So during this song you enjoyed both the “groovy af” part and the fast progressive parts… so I have a specific recommendation There is a double live video that is “Manners/Blackhole” The first song is a whole song of groovy classic style rock that’s got their flair, followed by the progressive insanity that is Blackhole. It gives you a real feel of their range

@Davey-Boyd

Жыл бұрын

Always a great choice!

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome. I'm down. 🤑

@785boats

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The best video to show the brilliance of these women. 'Black Hole' really messes with your musical senses.

They don't stick to any one genre and often mix them in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive 10 year back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot.

@kent-oveprestberg3578

Жыл бұрын

Very well said 👌👍

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

That's one helluva genre catalog. These ladies can do it all it seems. I can't wait to hear more 😊

@realdocloco

Жыл бұрын

There's one musical genre they don't do though - bad music.

@Davey-Boyd

Жыл бұрын

@@realdocloco Indeed!

@Parker--

Жыл бұрын

@@L33Reacts It is without hyperbole to say they are among the most genuinely diverse rock bands. They even have a Latin Rock/Latin Fusion Rock song more similar to Santana vibes. Think less Foo Fighters or Green Day and more Queen or The Beatles.

Talking of Yu-gi-oh, Band-Maid have the track called "glory" which was used as Yu-gi-oh vrain ED.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

I tuned out after GX but whatever that is, sounds nuts haha. I'll have to look it up. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍

"Domination the Official LIVE Video" is one where you get to see them stretch out more on stage. Now for a second track. This one's a deep cut with some prog leanings called "H-G-K." There's no mv for it but the album cut is on their KZread channel with just audio. Worth a listen.

@davidgilman3230

Жыл бұрын

"Giovanni" is also a banger.

CRYING No hat anymore!!"The Cult of Tiny Hat"is here to cry!

One of many things that are so cool about them is that they don't adhere to any genre - you have to listen to a BUNCH of songs before you grasp their "sound" - which is Band-Maid - it's own genre.

Any song be these 5 Ladies will impress you. ANY ONE. They have over 120 original songs with alternate versions there are over 160. Pick one, any one and prepare to be impressed.

One of many performances that impressively proves that this band is built on 5 equally strong pillars. None better/worse than the other, and each just as important to prevent this structure from collapsing. 🔥🤘🏻 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊

You may like to check out songs they wrote for or were used in Anime, Different, Sense, Carry On Living and Glory. Then there's Unleash!!!!! that also has an anime connction , watch it and you'll get it. Also Blooming and Choose Me were used in the film 'Kate'. Oterwise, songs such as Black Hole, Giovanni, Rinne I think you'll like and the whole of the Unleash!!!!! EP

Since you were a fan of Yugioh, I suggest you check "Glory" for your next Band-Maid song. This song was made as the ending theme song of Yugioh-Vrains.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

Whaaaaat that is a weird coincidence hahaha yeah I will check that out. Thank you 😊

You’ve already got recommended “Manners ‘ Black Hole”, which is a great choice. Next try “Puzzle” live, and “Blooming” music video. Those 2 songs are huge pillars upon which their greatness has been built!

Your next listen should be "Freedom" live version and "Domination" live. Actually any of their live stuff is so good.

1234 parking lot ! Po!

@bandmaidfanATL

Жыл бұрын

Damn!

@polskabob359

Жыл бұрын

@@bandmaidfanATL I win this round hotlanta lol

I'm looking at the calendar.......in 18 days, I'll be seeing them 😮 I saw them twice last year......they put on a great show !!!!!😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

Dude thats awesome!! Have a good time man. I wonder if they are coming around my way any time soon

When Henry Le auditioned fo Band Maid, Kanami (Lead G.) asked Henry what was DragonForce's fastest track. Henry said maybe 230 bpm. Band Maid's fastest track, to date, is around 220 bpm (Blackhole). I see a 230 bpm in their future, Po! 🦍🍌

Good reaction. Dont give yourself a headache trying to mistakenly place a genre on these ladies because you will always be wrong. Band-Maid is a "genre" and as you listen to more tracks you'll understand. The closest I believe you can come to a genre label is to say they play rock music. I might be biased because IMO they are the best band in the world today and arguably ever. Been listening to music and going to concerts for almost 55 (I'm 66 yrs young) years and I am truly amazed at the composition skills and the very hard work Band-Maid does and accomplishes.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

They definitely play rock music.... so I can't argue that point lol. I will have to hear more obviously but I tend to agree that they cross genres. Very well at that. I can't wait to hear more :)

As a drummer you may like Freedom official live.

You need to see MV of "Unleash" if you like anime it's all "sailor moon" style starring the girls. They're around 30 now so it's their era. Pony Canyon their label are also major in anime. They've already done music for at least one. "Sense" great drumming in that.

BAND-MAID: Saiki - (Ice Queen) lead vocals Akane - (Gorilla) drums. Jimmy Page heard her play at a show and wanted to meet her backstage. Misa - (Barefoot Assassin) bass Kanami - (Mincho) lead guitar, songwriter Miku - (Small Pigeon) rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lyricist. She founded the band in 2013 with the idea of playing hard rock while wearing maid outfits. Miku didn’t know how to play guitar when she started the band. Kanami taught her.

Great reaction! If you enjoy progressive elements, I highly recommend Play Live 🤘

@falconsooner

Жыл бұрын

Great recommendation.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I will add it to the list. I've gotten a TON of different suggestions for them so I have my work cut out for me it seems :)

If you like AKANE’s powerful , fluid drumming, watch the video for their instrumental track, FROM NOW ON. The see her carry a Jazzy groove, watch the live video of WONDERLAND.

Alright Lee, check out the kick-ass instrumental MV- FROM NOW ON. For Lives check out DOMINATION-LIVE and FREEDOM-LIVE (Akane's longest drum solo). I could list quite a few more but that would hurt my fingers. So go forth and indulge with the Awesome BAND-MAID. Peace. 3.94

As you like people that try to broke barriers I suggest Gacharic Spin or for a start.

Great reaction, thanks.

@L33Reacts

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏

This is the difference between the stuff they composed compared to what was composed for them! Dramatic difference, and for the best!

@jeffersoncosgrove1910

Жыл бұрын

Even if they didnt get a writing credit on a song, that comes down to lyrics and melody alone. Apart from the first album where they had zero latitude for anything, every song has their unmistakable fingerprint on it. They wouldn't still be pulling out songs from the early albums live if they didn't feel like it still represented who they are.

@ChimPANTSz

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 I wasn’t trying to say anything bad about it. Obviously the early stuff that was written for them, which was actually the first 3 albums, is important. I mean they wouldn’t be where they are today if the music video for Thrill was never released. I’m simply saying that there is a big difference in the stuff they compose themselves, and it’s for the better because it’s something that Kanami fought tooth and nail to be able to do.

I like the older official vid a lot more

if someone hasnt mentioned it, freedom and domination live

The Perfect circle intro it's cool 😉 Because you are a drummer you have to check they MV Warning, Secret My lips, Puzzle live and for example From now on Official MV Rinne MV as well...and after the rest more than 100 incredible good song from Band-Maid.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 i never changed it because it's just... cool... I don't know what other word to use lol. Thank you for the suggestions I added them to the list.

@gaborberkes468

Жыл бұрын

@@L33Reacts The Band Maid bass player /Misa/favorite bass player plays in the Perfect circle/La Paz...I am not sure...Well and I forget something important The song Freedom live version has a drumm solo Akame killing it 😉

Band Maid is awesome... for those that dont know they will be back in the States in August .. starting at Lolapalooza and then over toward the West Coast... if you have a chance to see them live... go .. dont hesitate.....its the best show you will see period....

The Maids are diverse. Notice how in 20 comments you have about 15 different recommendations 😂. With a 10-year catalog, they have 100+ songs to choose from and there are so many great songs. Here’s my typical advice for getting to know the band… A typical recommendation, as others will say, is to see more of them LIVE playing some older songs next: Check out: - “Domination”- official live video (2018) Then, they just added two must watch official live videos from their January 9, 2023 concert - “No God” - official live video (which you just saw) ✅ - “Puzzle” - official live video Then watch: - “Real Existence” - official live video (2014) - “Freedom”- official live video (2016) - “Onset” - official live video (2017), instrumental magic - “Play” - official live video (2018) Then I recommend you jump several years forward to some newer songs to see how they’ve developed since then. They’ve grown in every aspect over their years. This band does not stand still!!! They released the new “Unleash” EP in September 2022 and have three recent MVs, including - “Influencer” - official MV - “Unleash!!!!!” - official anime MV - “From Now On- official MV, more instrumental magic! Take care, enjoy the journey, and rock on 🤘🏼🔥🎸🥁🎤🎼😀✌🏼

OMNG! The way Band-Maid blends genres into very dense yet super integrated music with new guitar tones (Kanami's first run in No God, for instance); Akane's drum patterns, fills and beats which go beyond any rock drumming we've ever heard; MISA's second-lead runs and slap/pick/finger techniques; Miku's unusual second vocal work and lyrics; and Saiki's rapid-fire, powerful singing style... all has Band-Maid if not busting new trails out of their core genre, then certainly setting new trends in rock music for all rock musicians to consider and be inspired by. In short, I'd say Band-Maid is making waves by setting new playing, performance, and prolific work ethic standards that we'll see the results of for years to come. They've upped the game for all to follow! Thx, Lee!

So this is actually way better in person. I actually prefer decent fancams over this video. This version mixed out the crowd noise, so you can't hear the crowd singing along. In older live videos from their other concert you can hear the crowd and the entire call and response. This is their prog song, which as it turns out you can have an entire a prog song in 4 1/2 minutes lol. Not every song is like this, but they advanced quite a bit since Thrill. If you want something a little more pop-rock like Thrill, I would suggest Choose Me. Or if you want Prog-Punk-Metal, Black Hole has a video from their online only show (C19 restrictions, so no live audience). If you want to see a better representation of the energy at a live show, watch Domination LIVE, Play live or Freedom live.

You have to see Domination Official Live next.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

I will be doing that one next :)

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

Band-Maid can play just about anything from Traditional to Acoustic to Heavy Metal ! They are super talented and shine when performing live ! I like the hard rock and prog side so "Play" Live or "Warning" MV are more my style but i enjoy everything they "Play"✌👍👍

Band-Maid is in the Band-Maid genre. “No god” seems to me proggy pop rock, and “Thrill” is more conventional hard rock. (Not Maid written) As a blues/rock guy, neither are in my top 20 or so Band-Maid songs. “DICE,” official music video is hard rock done Maid-proper. So is “Moratorium,” although the video may not be on KZread. For prog rock, I love their instrumentals “Onset” and “From Now On.” For solid examples of what Band-Maid is really about I usually suggest “Blooming,” “Play,” or “Bubble.” Honestly, you could ask for a “best” song from ten fans and get ten different songs. And none of them would be wrong. If you forced me to name one song for your next reaction? That I think you’d enjoy? “DICE.” 🎲

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

I will have to check dice out. I enjoyed both tracks I've heard so far a lot so I'm excited to hear what other shades of BAND-MAID there are to come 🙌

Recommend go through their music videos in order first then the LIVEs to hear their growth in skills as well 😉 Also their LIVE is just as good IF NOT better as well!! Good choice of comparison, Herman has met them a few times as well as played along with the two guitarists

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

I could totally feel a DF vibe from the guitars. That's funny he's played with them! I could totally see them touring together.

The drummer, Akane, had to lose the hat a few years ago. It was called the "tiny hat" by her fans. Gave her a headache. Her nickname is "Gorilla". In a lot of their U.S. tour live performances last year, she would eat a banana on stage, autograph the peel, and heave it into the audience. You would see a dozen or two audience members with bananas themselves. They love to interact face to face with the crowd, sometimes, IMO, asking them stupid questions like "Do you like our music?", when it's obvious that there could only be one answer, "FUCK YEAH!" When Miku, rhythm guitar, formed the band, she was working in a "Maid Cafe". Miku's premise was, "Let's dress up all cute and then rip their faces off with badass rock!". So, they are all suppose to be maid outfits, long backstory to that but basically, the vocalist, Saiki, and the bassist, Misa, said "We're not fucking wearing that shit!". So they came up with variations to fit in. Misa's nickname is "The Barefoot Assassin". She plays barefoot, and the assassin part is obvious, because she kills everything!

Yes their more recent stuff is faster and more progressive.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

I dig it! I liked the sound on Thrill but this is more up my alley I guess you can say.

Thanks for the great reaction! You should really check out one of their recent releases, not because it's recent, because it's awesome! OK, all their songs are awesome, but that's not the point. " BAND-MAID / from now on (Official Music Video)" kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2qOtdimns65YJM.html. This is an instrumental that has an epic rip your face off intro, with several solo features throughout. They will never disappoint you!

That was an odd fade-out for Band-Maid, can't explain that since Akane usually has classic LIVE Rock endings. Recommending "Domination" official LIVE video, "Puzzle" official LIVE (from same show as No God) Band-Maid Is: Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee or Ah-kah-nay) -Drums Nickname: “Ah-chan” and "Gorilla" because she eats bananas for her stamina and is a BEAST on drums. Lost her little hat back in 2018....a sad day indeed. MISA (Mee-sah) - Bass Guitar Nickname: "The Barefoot Assassin" MISA always performs barefoot as she states she like to feel the music through her feet, and "kills" everything she plays. Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) - Lead Guitar/Genius Songwriter Nickname: "Mincho" “Kanamincho” Miku Kobato(Mee-koo) -Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals. Hardest working girl in music. Nickname: "Little Pigeon" (Miku’s surname means “Little Pigeon”) ....po! Getting caught up in Band-Maid means going down the “Pigeon Hole”…….. no rabbits here. Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) -Lead Vocals Nickname: "The Princess" “Si-chan” Kanami's love interest. Saiki is the Princess but Miku is Queen.

@L33Reacts

Жыл бұрын

I will be doing domination next! Thank you for all the info. It's quite engaging to learn about the history of bands you are listening to 😁

then for a change, manners and blackhole live

かわいいのに演奏♪やばい🧡🧡

They get a lot faster.

Thrill is not a good representation of band maid , but this song is what almost every band maid song sounds like .

@madsstavang

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not. This song is a good example of how a song from Unseen World sounds like, but other albums have different vibes. Puzzle, Moratorium, One and Only, Daydreaming, Rinne, Mirage just to name a few sounds very different.

@hardknox1917

Жыл бұрын

@@madsstavang your entitled to your opinion but a calmly disagree , thrill is very very different this song and all the songs your fore mentioned all do sound similar in style and arrangement . Yes they all are different songs but the structures and chords and arrangements the scale is all pentatonic where thrill is nothing like that at all . That’s why thrill is not a good representation of band maid .

@DAVID-io9nj

Жыл бұрын

Say rather that Thrill is a hard rock song from their early years. Since then they have explored a wide range of rock styles with the latest being faster, harder,and progressive,{ whatever that means}. But still with lots of variety.

@madsstavang

Жыл бұрын

@@hardknox1917 those are not obvious to the ears, and yes you can conflate the songs to only those aspects, but then you are ignoring all other aspects which are a big part of listening experience. Vibe and tone are distinctively different between the albums.