On March 31, 2018, the band released a video under the pseudonym Band-Maiko entitled Secret Maiko Lips. In this, the musicians appear dressed in classic geisha robes and play a new version of the title Secret My Lips, which was originally published on the album Just Bring It. Classical Japanese instruments used by geishas can be heard in it. The lyrics are also sung in a Kyoto dialect. This was originally intended as an April Fool's joke, but was so well received by the fans that the band released another video under the pseudonym on April 1, 2019. The specially composed title "祇 園 町" (Gion-cho) is presented. These two tracks were released along with five other tracks on the Band-Maiko album.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

That is so cool. Thanks for the explanation. I will have to look for that video, and maybe react to some audio from the BAND-MAIKO album as well.

@AntonioMellor

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard They changed all their social media to BAND-MAIKO and said they were going a new direction. Was an elaborate April's fools joke.

@mkoose

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard That would be awesome !

@markyg236

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Yes, please do. Gion-cho is a great experience both visually and aurally.

@_DriveTime

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Gioncho is the only song by Band-Maiko that isn't a re-make of an existing Band-Maid song. So if you do more Maiko songs you might want to do similar double features.

Speaking of Secrets... Band-Maid is the best kept secret on the planet. Why that is may be the most puzzling question. Thx, Guys, for your duel coverage!

MISA, who is almost 5'8", is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. And, A-chan chowing down on her noodles is an epic BAND-MAID trope.

@mr_ozzio5095

2 жыл бұрын

She got them LEGS...., and that even sexier black cloud bass. The seaweed-cymbal prank was funny on akane....

Miku....I mean Hatoko, writes World Domination in the beginning of Secret Maiko Lips. This was a joke the ladies pulled on April 1st, 2018. They announced that they changed their names to Band-Maiko, adopted Maiko names: Miku=Hatoko, Saiki= Fujiki, Kanami= Kanoemi, Akane =Akatsuki, and MISA= Umemisa(Umemisa, Umemisa, Umemisa!!!). A Maiko is a Geisha apprentice. They even changed the lyrics using a Kyoto dialect(Kyoto is the center of Geisha culture). It was so popular that they released a mini album the next year(all but one is a "cover" of Band-Maid songs). Gion-cho is a song written specifically for Band-Maiko. Secret My Lips is definitely one of my favorites. Nice double reaction!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘

@johneg27

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic summary!

@stephenchigwidden7504

2 жыл бұрын

Good comment

@melocitysolo9574

2 жыл бұрын

In Kyoto, the word "Geisha" is not used. In Kyoto, they are called "Geiko". Outside Kyoto, they are called "Geisha" in Japan. Of course, they are also "Geisha" in Tokyo. "Maiko" is also a word used only in Kyoto. "Maiko" uses its own language based on the Kyoto dialect, and Miku has adapted it to convert all of its lyrics into the language of Maiko. They are doing very elaborate things :)

@stephenchigwidden7504

2 жыл бұрын

@@melocitysolo9574 yes they are doing elaborate things and they let you find out about in time. In Western culture we we quite often refer to these little discoveries as "Easter eggs " it's becoming popular in cars especially American cars where you will discover a picture or something relevant to the car in a not so obvious place. It's not advertised as a feature it's something that you discover once you have owned it for a while.

Yep, a Maiko (pronounced "my-co" is an apprentice geisha. These scenes are reminiscent of Kyoto Japan, the ancient capital, where the geisha culture can still be found. Not nearly as many now, but learning about the geisha is very interesting in it's own right. This was released on an April 1st song - they turned an existing song on its head, using Kimonos and traditional instruments, like the shamisen. (stringed instrument) I'm sure I got something wrong but I don't mind being corrected. Okini (thank you in Kyoto dialect) for doing this fab double-header!!

@GaryHolloway-810

2 жыл бұрын

Don't know why anyone didn't say how great this comment is so i will. "Great comment Kevin".👍

@PaleHorseShabuShabu

2 жыл бұрын

MISA has a shamisen, and thee's a koto in front of Kanami. Damn, this makes me want a Wagakki Band X BAND-MAID crossover!

@Kevin6059

2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryHolloway-810 Thank you, Gary. My trip to Japan in 2019 included a trip to Kyoto. It was a life changing trip for us and ultimately what led me to the maids.

@GaryHolloway-810

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin6059 Wow that's so cool. The closest i would've got to Japan was when i entered the lottery for international fans to get tickets for the Budoken show, until the Covid lockdowns happened & it was cancelled. Then i realised with flights, tickets & accomodation it would've cost me £2,500 which was money i didn't actually have.😆

@Kevin6059

2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryHolloway-810 ☹️

I love the BAND-MAIKO version

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I want more now.

Five of the most beautiful apprentice Geisha's that you will ever see. There are 3 comical things in this video that really make me smile. Misa's cute little wolf howl. And when they all pause as they hold up a bowl of food and look at the camera. But as we all know, Akane loves her food, so she just tucked straight into it without waiting for the other girls.. And also Misa, who loves performing without shoes, is wearing a pair of 3" high shoes in one shot of her, on her own. So funny.

@PaleHorseShabuShabu

2 жыл бұрын

The shoes that MISA, er, I mean, Umemisa is wearing are called okobo. They're standard shoes for maiko, though the shoes can be taller. They usually have bells in them, too. She's also wearing tabi socks.

@785boats

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu Thanks for the info. It's good to learn something new. It's just funny to me; seeing her wearing any type of shoe. It makes me smile.

@tonygriffin_

2 жыл бұрын

Never noticed MISA's shoes before now. I knew just watching it 157 times wasn't enough to take it all in!

@785boats

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonygriffin_ Every clip I see of these girls I always look for a shot of Misa's feet. Just to see if she is holding true to the name of Barefoot Assassin. Does that mean I have a foot fetish? Nah! I'm too old for that. HaHa!! I just love this fanbase video. Not just for the feet though. Also for the 'Miku Magic Time'. And for the fact that it concentrates on the gorgeous Misa & Miku. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZqNs9GQcs-5oM4.html Miku is not just your basic rhythm guitarist when you see the work she puts into it. And Misa? Just brilliant playing as always. Well all of them are, but Misa is my crush, so to speak. There's also a link to see other clips from the same show. Just tolerate the sound quality from the fans cameras, & they are great shows.

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!!! 🤘🤘 I absolutely love Band Maid and their music!!!! 😉❤✌🏼

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

You have impeccable taste in music!! 🤘☠🤘

@TheStefan6969

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Thank you and ditto!!! 😁 Y'all should also check out the other Band Maiko song too. Also Miku has a new side band project called Kluppo with a couple of songs. Band Maid and also one of her Kluppo songs appears in the Movie Kate on Netflix!!! Great movie and fun seeing the ladies Cameo!!!! 😉

@rickwagner-

2 жыл бұрын

Also UMEMISA UMEMISA UMEMISA!!!!!

@rickwagner-

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheStefan6969 "Band Maid and also one of her Kluppo songs appears in the Movie Kate on Netflix!!!" There are no Cluppo songs in the movie Kate. The BAND-MAID song 'Blooming' is playing during a car chase scene, and BAND-MAID appear as themselves in a scene set in a club playing 'Choose Me'.

@Kevin6059

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickwagner- Although there should have been, maybe at the end after all of the death and destruction. "Peace and love" 🎶🎶 would have been hilarious and of course awesome.

Fun reactions. Next up is Band-Maiko's "Gion-cho"

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

100% correct :)

Ahoy! You two are now under full sail and navigating by a very bright constellation of The Maids. Oh, and full marks for dropping those names now with such nonchalance. What _might_ have escaped your notice is that Band Maiko are singing in a different dialect, and so the band members names are different! I now cannot listen to Secret My Lips without hearing a Shamisen in my head. Band Maiko have an EP but the other video is called 'Gion-cho' and it is a gorgeous visual treat. Captain and Heather - you are great - may your sails stay full and the dawn greet you with blue skies to ease your journey. See you next time.

@markyg236

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, another vote for Gion-cho

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Gion-cho is totally what I am going to check out for next week. Thank you so much Paul, every time you comment it brings a smile to my beard. You may be thankful for our reactions, but we truly are thankful to have gotten the chance to meet you. I really enjoy getting to talk to you in the comments. If you ever want to sneak into our Discord server, just check the about page for the channel, and send me an email, I will send you back my Discord User Name.

It occurred to me yesterday when yet another reactor was like, "I need to learn their names, darn it!" that probably the best way to quickly do it is to watch this interview. It's funny as heck and their names and personalities will most likely be engrained in your brain afterwards: kzread.info/dash/bejne/haCozMOofqXSkrw.html Also, the thing about Miku learning guitar IMO is that Kanami can write a very foundational rhythm part for her, giving MISA the freedom to go ham on the bass.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I was given another link like this but it was for Miku's hometown. I may take these links and watch those after a reaction to a Band-Maid song. That way if people don't want to stick around for that, they have already seen the reaction. Or maybe I will do them in their own video. They seem like fun videos to watch. Thanks for the suggestion!!

Band-Maiko. Is there any cooler concept? Beautiful aesthetics. Executed to perfection. The ladies are world class. And deserve to be world known. Peace.

They always value their fans and think of gifts for them. On April 1st of this year, many fans were waiting for BAND MAIKO, but it was Miku Kobato's Peace ＆ Love that was released. However, it was very well received and a new song, Flapping wings, was released on August 10th : Pigeon Day. They are also planning a gift on May 10th : Maid's Day. Kobato's solo project is a light pop rock that is different from BAND MAID.

@785boats

2 жыл бұрын

Those songs are so cool. They certainly need a reaction done on them. How about it Cap'n.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Sure, if someone wants to grab me some links, I can totally add those to the list. :)

@toshimatyu6654

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Kobato Miku: Solo Project PEACE & LOVE (Official Music Video): kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYZhqLKvicq2mrA.html Flapping wings (Official Music Video): kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmSX1JmnmJm0c6w.html

@785boats

2 жыл бұрын

@@toshimatyu6654 Aren't they brilliant? She is the sweetest little creature.

Score! Really glad you reacted to both, and in that order. One other interesting thing about this version of the song is that they sang it in the dialect from Kyoto (the old capitol), which is the area of Japan associated with Geisha culture. (A Maiko is someone who is studying to become a Geisha) Although she is from Kumamoto, Miku (main lyricist, backup vocals, rhythm guitar) is very fond of Kyoto and visits it whenever she can.

@melocitysolo9574

2 жыл бұрын

No, Maiko is not a "Geisha" but someone who studying to become a "Geiko". Most foreigners remember it by mistake. "Geisha" is a word used outside of Kyoto. And both "maiko" and "geigi" exist only in Kyoto, and the various customs associated with them are unique to Kyoto :)

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you suggested both of them Rick, it was a ton of fun to check the both of them out.

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

@DavidMISAMISAMISACook

2 жыл бұрын

MISA MISA MISA!

@curtisrrobles7885

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🥃🥃🥃

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

🤘☠🤘

Band-Maiko sounded more rich. If they'd shown the traditional instruments played, it would be awesome. Akane was holding a handy drum called Kozutsumi, Misa with the Shamisen and Kanami in Koto btw😁 You could see their traditional instruments if you go to Wagakki Band.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

That is aweosme, we have actually reacted to some Wagakki band songs. Wagakki Band: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDVyKTZi-Yyw6U7qOUp2l06L

"And there is no doubt about the technical credentials of MISA. She is ( and Akane)a graduate of the Tokyo Music School, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. If you have heard of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, then you will understand how impressive that credential is."(RaijinRock)

every year they have april fools project they surprise thier fans... thats a traditional side of band maid the band maiko... they change the lyrics on secret my lips into local japanese dialect which o forgot but interesting to watch them do this... try to resct gion cho its band maiko tooo

The MV of "Gion-cho" is available at their official channel, this song is Band-Maiko original. For Heather, I suggest "No God" and "About Us". You will love bass sound in both songs👍😉

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME. Thank you K. H., I am going to add those to my list. Heather is a Bass lover, if she was going to play an instrument in a rock band, she would probably play bass. Maybe Drums. These sound like they are going to be interesting.

The fan-throwing game at 10:44 is called tohsenkyo. If it were a formal game, there would be an opponent sitting opposite Saiki with a judge sitting in front of the target box. The two contestants would take turns throwing fans at the box, and the judge would score each toss based on the fan's posture and position. In the 1800s, tohsenkyo was so popular that it was banned because gambling on matches got out of control. I have no clue how good Saiki's throw was in the video.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

They had a similar sport in Australia called "Dwarf Tossing" where they would take a little person, and throw them down a padded lane to see how far they could get them. Also has been banned.

Awesome video, very cool to see the double feature!

Really enjoyed this! Of course I've listened to both versions a lot of times, but it's fun to watch someone else discovering...bit by bit...just how breathtakingly awesome this band really is.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

They are incredible. 🤘☠🤘

Please react too, Band Maiko / Gion Cho. Band Maiko was a joke on their fans, they had everybody believing they had changed their name & style of play, evan going so far as to putting out press releases announcing the change. They premiered the change on April fools day, 2018. The following yr on April 1st, they did it again with the original song, " Gion Cho." 😎👌Thanks

Great job!. It has been a lot of fun. Band Maiko. I tend to consider this as a side project rather than an aprils fools joke. They do a tremendous job adapting their music to Japanese culture by showing great respect for it. To give you an idea, the lyrics are adapted to the Kyoto dialect, the place where the Geisha/Maiko worked. The music incorporates multiple layers of ancient chorus or instruments, digitally composed by lead guitar Kanami Tono The videos are an art work of setting and clothing (BTW, it is almost impossible to play instruments with that heavy and tight clothes). For the occasion they also change their names (Hatoko, Fujiki, Akatsuki, Kanoemi and UMEMISA). They released an EP in 2019 as Band Maiko with six Band Maid songs adaptations an one original as Band Maiko, "Gioncho". From this last song they made an MV of incredible visual beauty (you can find it in their official channel).

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I can see that, those clothes do look rather stiff and restrictive. I can imagine it might be difficult to move like that. Though people in Japanese Martial Arts movies are shown fighting in those clothes, they might be a lighter version made specially for use on film.

@JuanSan66

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard On the band's website is the making movie of Gioncho's video. At one point, guitarist Kanami drops her pick on the ground and tries to pick it up. She needed the help of the film crew to return her to her original position ... 😛

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

@@JuanSan66 It probably has a lot to do with that wide cloth around the waist. That would make it hard to bend over depending on the cloth thickness.

You just made my day a lot better. Thanks for this double reaction. Loving your channel.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

And you just made my day a lot better. Thanks for being you. 🤘☠🤘

SECRET MAIKO LIPS, IS A MUST AFTER THIS !

Secret Maiko Lips is such a feast for the senses, so much beauty, both visually and musically. 🤤

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Loved that one, I agree 100% with you.

I love the ethereal, dreamy feel that goes with "further...further" part in the maiko version. It really takes me further away from reality. It's GOLD!

Band-Maid is the only Band I know who has a Lead-Bass.😎

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

There is one more, a band we react to, that is a not very well known band called Lords of the Trident. Their bassist is referred to as (Lead Bass). If you like power metal, and a great sense of humor, PLUS BADASS songs, check out something off this playlist. Lords Of The Trident: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDVqL-rkz_1-Ba8somGPF7uB

@wolfscoat6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard his high Voce reminds me a little on Michael Kiske from Helloween. Well, sure there are more bands who discovered, that the bass is not only a part of the rhythm section, but still Misa is special to me with her diverse technics. I was blown away when she did have a tapping battle with Kanami at the beginning of "Clang" and also a battle with her in the middle of "Turn me on" ( both live ). 😁😁😁,,,,yes I love her.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

@@wolfscoat6207 Fang has a fantastic voice. I believe completely that the bass and drums are the MOST important part of any band. If you don't have a solid foundation, you shouldn't try building a house.

Looks like you were blown off course for a while but you've got your bearings back. Now iff you check out Mr B or old Mr B he uploaded (yesterday) a whole song very early in BAND-MAID when Miku was the second singer and did not play guitar at all this is how the band started. They are still rocking out but I'm glad she decided to learn to play. Imagine learning to play an instrument in front of a paying crowd.

MISA being up front in the mix is because the entire band is aware of MISA’s awesomeness. They talk about it all the time.

I agree with you Heather about alot of bands keeping their bass in the back and not even really noticeable in the music.. for example for like 15 years I did not know AC/DC had a bassist. Love both these songs and the clean, clear and evenly mixed instruments. Thank you for reacting to this video.

@zolitoth2458

2 жыл бұрын

At last someone dared to say that AC / DC has "no" bass guitar. And I would add: no drummer!

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

AC/DC is a perfect example, the Rhythm guitar and bass play the same things. Usually a string of 8th notes from the bass, that follows the chord progression. That gets so boring, so quickly. If your band's Bassist plays like this, you are crazy not to let them just do their thing.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

The town I live in, seems to think Thunderstruck is it's anthem. I have such an intolerance for that song now. Because of this town, I can only really handle hearing the Bon Scott songs from AC/DC, but Bon was a WICKED vocalist. Such a unique voice. Brian Johnson's voice is unnatural.

Eargasm!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

This is nothing less than by far the best and highest quality April Fool's joke in music history. At least in my opinion. :) First performed with this song/video on April 1, 2018, the ladies changed their entire homepage and names on their social channels and announced that they wanted to go back to the roots of their history, in the process changing their name to Band-Maiko and continuing like this. If you think about it, it's a concept that also involves a bit of risk, because you could have scared away some followers with it, which fortunately wasn't the case at all in the end. Quite the contrary. The concept worked so well that on April 1 of the following year, they released not only a Band-Maiko original song & video titled 'Gion-Cho', which is 'highly recommendable' btw :) , but also a complete mini-album with several covers of the Maids in this style. In 2020, the concept was put to rest, which was probably due to the freshly erupted pandemic. This year however, the ladies, or rather one of them, didn't let themselves be deprived of the fun. Actually, after little teasers in some interviews, every one of us was sure that there would be a return of the lovely Maikos, but instead our heroine Miku has presented her solo project 'cluppo' with the song/video 'Peace & Love', which again shows a slightly different side of her. As if we didn't love and admire them enough for being exceptional musical talents, they also underline their inventiveness and creativity. :) _____________________ 【 Pigeons will save the world. 】- by cluppo / Miko Kobato 'Peace & Love' 🕊

Love both versions! Really love the Misa howl in the Band Maiko version! All the members are so beautiful in the traditional Maiko garb! Such an elaborate prank! "Gion-cho" is a must for you now!

It more about similarity rather than timeline, Maiko/Geisha still exist and operate the same way as it used to be hundreds of years ago, Maids in maid cafe and Geisha in tea houses pretty much do the same job with the only differences are traditions and era, they play sing, dance and flirt with their patrons, and serve food, while modern maids serve their masters in modern way, Geisha does the same in their ancient ways,

They truly are the greatest hard rock band around, and probably for the last 30-40 years or so. The musicianship and song writing skills are over the top!

The language in Secret Maiko Lips is different. It’s the Kyoto iteration of the Kansai-ben as opposed to the Regular Japanese spoken in Tokyo. Many Japanese musicians seem to be from the Kansai region.

Thanks gang!

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Any time! 🤘☠🤘

MISA MISA MISA! Umemisa Umemisa Umemisa! this song is in my top 3 songs.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

🤘☠🤘

Fun fact. Maiko secret version is actually sung in a Kyoto dialect

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

People had mentioned that before. I think that is the dialect that Gacks said was the easiest to learn for Japanese.

Maybe try, Before Yesterday, Daydreaming, Bubble, Endless Story and Secret Maiko Lips. Be well !

I love this band. They should be much more widely known.

GREAT POINT!! Effects - "It's not used to fix something, it's used to "effect" something". MIKU (Rhythm Guitarists/2nd Singer) - I totally agree. I feel because of her late introduction in playing guitar she plays the "basic structure" of a song which really allows MISA (Bass) to do what she does, and a "sizable" part of what I think is Band Maid. Miku's anchor role allows MISA to be more expressive, and therefore the music. FYI - MISA is a "hybrid" bassist.... in that she plays with a pick, then slaps, then back to the pick. She NEVER drops the pick in transition. She also fingerpicks in songs, but usually she uses her own "hybrid" method. She loves using the pick and slapping. Band Maiko was an "April Fools" prank a few years ago..... They actually "overtook/Raided" the Band Maid site and proclaimed it as their own. Gion Cho is the only original Band Maiko song there is.... and it's great. A year after taking over Band Maid's site they did an EP of Band Maid covers which Gion Cho is a part of. It is a cool song and worth checking out........ Talk about fan service. This is a band that just keeps on giving. I wish them nothing but "World Domination".

Tired of waiting for us to react to your favorite songs? Show your support at captainfacebeard.live/ and Donate to skip the line! =J-ROCK/METAL-MANIA= J-ROCK/METAL: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDWupAtPHIJ1KNZdrTePq2Nc Band-Maid: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDU09Qp1X4y7kWs58R4t0pT6 Lovebites: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDU587Lgrf8RUy9r-0LXUuGI Hanabie: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDVQUJbKsRyDI2Q00RDTrACQ Wagakki Band: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDVyKTZi-Yyw6U7qOUp2l06L Crystal Lake: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDXe_EVRsaUCbmKXu9edIHRl Nemophila: kzread.info/head/PLFKbRk8kfiDWfFNJKCtnSlulBKbElnnFP

@billbird6494

2 жыл бұрын

Try Bridear's epic latest single - Brand New World Revisited - kzread.info/dash/bejne/kWphsbqcqbDRiaw.html Another all girl, Japanese metal band.

@PaulEngineer

2 жыл бұрын

Bridear currently on European Tour! May be a sign of the Brave New World.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulEngineer The band name is making me think of an Ostridge with long floppy ears that act like streamers when they run.

@PaulEngineer

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard 😃 I _won't_ say that's mistaken.... that's why we travel the world to see and hear new things! More Crystal Lake would be nice. As for "Mary's Blood", without an MV I prefer to listen rather than visualise.

The use of traditional instruments was a stroke of genius especially the Shamisen. From the get go the shamisen just gave the depth the song deserved, I was hoping it was Beni ninagawa playing it from Waggaki band!!

The major difference is that the lyrics were re-recorded and Saiki is singing in the Kyoto dialect. Also, they are wearing thoroughly modern kimono, hair, and makeup, inspired by Maiko (apprentice geisha) of Gion-cho, in Kyoto. There is a full BAND-MAIKO album available on streaming services.

they released originals as well as "covers"

The best live Rock band in the Universe. And in all parallel universes. Subscribed to enjoy your fall down the rabbit hole. A little surprised Babymetal aren't on your J-Rock/Metal list...do you know of them? The deepest hole to fall down in Japan!

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

The reason that Baby Metal is not really reacted to on this Channel is that we have heard almost everything, if not everything before we even started making videos. We are big Baby Metal fans. That is also the reason you won's see Gackt (Though if I can find stuff I haven't seen I might do reactions, but I would FANGIRL TOO HARD!!), or X Japan, we have heard most of their stuff.

@tonygriffin_

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Great to hear that you've already discovered the Fox Hole! The big announcement about the future - or even the end of - Babymetal will be announced on the 10th of October. 🦊🤘🤘🦊

BAND-Maiko were BAND-MAID's April Fool's Day persona, though there hasn't been a video by them for a couple years. But with they way things have been going that's understandable. Now you have to watch the other one, 'Gion Cho'.

I prefer the April Fool's version of this song! BAND-MAIKO / secret MAIKO lips (Official Music Video) kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIJ8qaN7p9DLZZM.html Please react to the other one: BAND-MAIKO / 祇園町 "Gion-cho" (Official Music Video) kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6GH1pmofbizk9Y.html

@rickwagner-

2 жыл бұрын

Either you didn't watch the reaction at all, or you skipped the second half.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Gion-cho is our next trip to visit our favorite Sirens. I'd run around to listen to them any time.

Special Cameo Appearance by Tiny-hat San.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Tiny-hat San? I must have missed that, hahaha.

Anybody get EVH vibes @5:56? Especially the look on Mincho’s face?

Edo, rule of the Shogun, ended in 1867. By 1880 the first Giesha, Gieko in Kyoto, entered houses of prostitution to perform as artists and musicians in the lobby for customers as they waited their turn in the tatami room. Obviously, many Giesha were attractive and propositioned by the customers. So not medieval. In fact this chapter did not close until 1945. People say but prostitution is illegal in Japan but they haven't read Japanese law. Prostitution, in Japan can only occur with penis insertion in the vagina in exchange for money. Any other sex act can occur for money and it is not prostitution there. Typically, foreigners are not allowed though this is slowly changing. Also in Kyoto, among the very conservative population they dislike all foreigners. Who is a foreigner? Anyone not from Kyoto to include all Japanese not from that historical city. Gion-cho is a neighborhood in Kyoto.

Band Maiko's Gion Cho next?

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I think so, if not very soon. Can't remember if I mentioned a certain one being next. I want to check out Gion Cho very soon though.

Beautiful Rock!👍

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

🤘☠🤘

React to same song but with Band- Maiko. A first april joke from Band-Maid

It is so difficult to say which version you like more

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I consider them to be 2 completely difference songs, that way I don't have to choose. 😏

The Shodo that Miku paints in the opening of the Band-Maiko take says, "World Domination."

This song is their most progressive

Dear Captain, I regret to inform you our hypothetical dance off needs to be postponed due to needing a peg leg. Step one is in about 12 hours with a BKA, and in theory will take about 6 weeks for pirate glory. After that just a matter of learning to use it.

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I have a spinal cord injury that has left me having a hard time to walk around sometimes. It makes me walk like Captain Jack Sparrow at times, makes me look like I have been heavy into the Rum. There is a part of me that knew there was NO REASON AT ALL to amputate anything, but still kinda wanted a Pet Leg.

Is this past Gary's bed time?!

@estherbrowne2017

2 жыл бұрын

Gary-dono still in Band-Maid's "dream"🙇

@jeremydawkins8814

2 жыл бұрын

I bed with his blankey.

@GaryHolloway-810

2 жыл бұрын

Gary is recovering from 2 weeks of illness so he gets tired very quickly. So he asked me to tell you tha....Hang on, it is me at 4:30am awoken by Paul's comment & Jeremy fidgeting with the blankey.🙂

@PaulEngineer

2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryHolloway-810 Shocked. You might not be actually kidding - about the time at least! G'morning.

@GaryHolloway-810

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulEngineer And to you too. But seeing as i am recovering, have i missed the Capn's reaction to your lyrics or has he still not done it yet?

So we've seen them as maids and maiko, what's next, office ladies? 🤔

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I GOT IT!! CORPSE PAINT!!

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

OH!! What about MAIDS... IN... SPAAAAAAAACE!!!

@jjo154

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Get in touch with Mel Brooks! 😆

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

@@jjo154 Men In Tights, the title song, Dave Chappelle, steals that entire scene. He works it harder than anyone in that number, just like Misa. See how I turned it back around to Band-Maid. When I leveled up, I put extra EXP into my Segway skill. Worth it.

@jjo154

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Captain, I was thinking Spaceballs, but that works, too. John Candy, Joan Rivers... (:

Band-Maiko is not necessarily a throwback in time. Maiko (apprentice geisha) are very much a part of current society in Japan. The funny thing about this is that although Secret Maiko Lips was intended as an April Fool's joke, in my mind it's the better of the two versions by a long shot. Once again, a fun reaction!

@CaptainFaceBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, the added Shimasen, cuts straight through that mix. It's interesting because the tambour and pitch of that instrument really has nothing to fight with in the general mix of that track, so it cuts through very clearly and makes that track pop. It would be cool to hear one of their tracks completely acoustic with traditional instrumentation.

@jjo154

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFaceBeard Yes, that would be cool! I'm not sure that any of them actually play traditional instruments, but I wouldn't put it beyond them to learn in a nanosecond, lol. In the meantime, they do have some great acoustic performances floating around.