Love the drumming the first time I heard the song. It drives the song so well without overpowering it. They are a great set of musicians.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

perfect for the song

That was one of the best reactions to this song I have heard. You bring a lot of musical insights!

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, means more than you know

Like you said..Kanami’s guitar playin’ always serve the song at first. This is one thing what I love about that wonderful musician. Love it!

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

She is phenomenal

Band Maid! 🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🍺😁

Band-Maid does not block reactions to videos on their official KZread channel.

I want to thank you for a beautiful reaction. As a musician of 56 plus years, it is so hard to find a good reaction channel that can actually articulate what they hear in the music. I don't know if you studied music theory, but it seems like it. I have been following Band-Maid since 2014 and I believe Kanami Tono is one of the best writers and composers in music today. As one musician to another very impressed with your comments and reaction. Band-Maid Forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊️🇺🇸

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

I cannot descrbe how much this comment means to me, I really appreciate it. I did study music theory and am so glad that it reflects, i try give it in lamans terms so that my videos are not just understood by those who studied. Thank you for the support

Another great reaction and breakdown. Great to hear a reactor genuinely enjoying the music and pointing out and explaining why. Keep on rocking with the Maids...looking forward to it. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

Band-Maid always does what needs to be...nothing more and nothing less. My favorite Saiki vocal part is that one short staccato delivery. "Manners" (music video recommended) is another song that is not over complicated, yet delivers big. Good Stuff VC!

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

They know hwen to hold back

@_JimS

2 ай бұрын

@@VacancyCrowning Exactly, especially Akane, IMHO. They are truly a "All for one and one for all" band.

@paulbame865

2 ай бұрын

Manners (with Black Hole) Official Live is /arguably/ mixed better and I think Misa dressed up the bass part, and then Black Hole's a crazy ride. Manners MV is sumptious and symbolic.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

@@paulbame865 both I need to check out

That last scene: they wanted you to see the set. They really liked the set, they were proud of it, the greenery, and the allusions to their past, they wanted to share it. Band-Maid has always been about serving the song. During their shows they make sure that everyone gets their time in the spotlight, but still, the song is always king, and none of them tries to make the song about their solo. For better or worse men make decisions by vying for leadership. Women however, make decisions by consensus, and in Band-Maid's case that methodology works for them. Not to say that the members of Band-Maid don't have strong personalities and don't have contentions, but they have figured out how write and perform their music in a way that serves them all. And we are all the better for it.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Honestly such an amazing band

When they started a decade ago they pretty much were a pop-punk band. You will still hear a lot of punk elements in their music today. Great review thank you.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, will go have a look

Joel from the 'Party Like a Rock Star' KZread channel has just started a group for reactors ! He wants to help them overcome some of the same problems your talking about ! He has lots of contacts in the music world =)

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Very interesting

That was an absolute excellent review. You have a very nice way to give insightful views without blabla. And I like watching a reactor with an eye and ear for details and knows what he’s talking about. Thanks for this. I hope to see more Band-Maid on your channel, because B-M is a phenomenal universe of sounds. I would like to see a review of Blooming MV by B-M from you.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment. Will definitely be more B-M coming

Great reaction, thanks.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Just a gorgeous song and video. Music by Mike Einziger of Incubus, and Band-Maid. Arrangement by Band-Maid.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Makes one amazing song

[Bestie, co-written by Michael Einziger of Incubus.] MISA's playing and bass tone are setting new standards... and Akane's drumming is so in-the-pocket and distinguishable... and Kanami's solo is Daydreaming masterful! The recording and mix are as enjoyable as the song and beautiful MV! Miku’s English lyrics (I bet with Saiki and Mikey-chan's influence) are heartfelt. "I can't look into your eyes." Is Band-Maid a band of fashion-forward, trend-setting Besties? 💞 Thx, Mikey & Band-Maid! FYI - The Maids just released a "Making of Bestie" on their websites where they explain the song and look of their awesome MV. Thx, VaCro!

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, will go and have a look at the video

Hey Vacancy it’s me Roger. I lost my channel requesting the Maids too much(true story) anyways glad to see you back with the Maids! 🍺🥴

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that but hayy welcome back

I would sell a kidney to take drumming daughter to see Band-Maid and The Warning playing together. Not sure if either will ever tour here.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Never say never, maybe luck is on your side

ok you are good reactor ...very good. Not overhyped, not hyper-enthusiastic ... just on point. Pleasantly surprised, you get musical highlights and solutions instead of just screaming to get likes. Keep it up, there are only a few reactors of that positive and unencumbered style.... And a little more relaxed, you know what you're doing

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate it

Great reaction and thank you for supporting the Maids

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Check out Blooming. Good riff bookends...amongst other things

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Will have a look

They _are_ amazing _players_ . They are also amazing musicians and composers. In addition to their undeniably technical and complex compositions they also have _taste_ . "Bestie" is not my favorite song... but every close listen brings it closer to being placed in my _masterpiece_ category. Thanks for the reaction!

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

Thanks for the reaction. Really love your voice.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

Band maid does punk and pop-punk, metal, classic rock, speed metal etc. We've just been saying it's just Band Maid. They also have songs that include classic Japanese instruments. ("Gioncho" kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6GH1pmofbizk9Y.htmlsi=Drwk9ufJsbZRbHkm). For a good pop punk sound check out "Alone" kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKagpNmNn8-vj8o.htmlsi=-QpUfifduAlpmxhe Seiki's natural speaking voice is kind of low and sultry sounding.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

I would love to check out the ones making use of classic Japanese instruments Thank you

Thank you for your reaction, analysis, and insights. It does help me understand the song and why it appeals so much to me. In my opinion, MISA and Akane are one of the most intuitively brilliant, "rhythm sections" in rock and roll. Kanami always finds a way to have her solo riff fit perfectly into the feel of the song.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that has always been my goal. They are all round phenomenal musicians

Great reaction VC,the further you go down the pigeon hole of Band Maid,you realise they are genius songwriters,the 1st and second verse always have a difference,they change key at will in a lot of songs, a good example of this is,,Secret My Lips mv,oh and its a banger,oh and has a surprise in there,,were you think WHAT did that really happen,enjoy,,you have my sub thankyou.

This song is unusual because it was co-written with Mikey-chan of Incubus. If I heard correctly he wrote the solo, delivered in the Kanami fashion of adding to and not overpowering the song.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Its the perfect solo, great delivery

Some of their early stuff reminded me of skater punk i used to listen to as a kid. That was before they started writing their own stuff

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

I need to hear the early stuff

A lot of their earlier music was based on the favourite western rock and grunge bands which resulted in their modern take on a rocky pop punk sound. Great reaction- thanks. As long you react to official Band-Maid videos from their site you shouldn't get any strikes. The band members watch reactions to their songs on youtube.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I do not receive a strike i just cannot monetize

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

Nice one. Love a more technical reaction. They’re great players, but there are a lot of more technically advanced bands. What makes them stand out is their writing. It comes down to creativity and good taste. Their rhythm guitarist didn’t even play guitar when they started, had to learn on the job, and they made great music the whole time. That two note solo section is a good reminder that technique only matters so much.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Good lead playing takes good rhythm not a technical masterclass

In before Gary Holloway!

This was a collaboration with Mike Einziger of Incubus, who they met on tour in the US and became friends with. This is why the lyrics are all in English and they are not wearing their normal maid outfits. Mike played with them on their first live performance of this song during the opening act (which was Band-Maid) during Incubus's tour of Japan. You can find fan footage of that performance. The style of this song is not quite 100% Band-Maid -- similar to "The Dragon Cries", another collaboration. That's not a critique of the song as music, just an observation. Of course, the musicianship is 100% Band-Maid -- that never changes.

No, you are wrong. Band Maid is its own genre!

Check out, Hate? Band Maid.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

That was the first band maid song I did

A collab with Mike Einziger of Incubus. I Think it is a song from Miku to the other band members

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

It is brilliant

For fans who love Band Maid but can’t explain why, they can just steal your words. Not steal…”borrow” sounds better. With credit given, of course 😊

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that, thank you

fyi. this was co written by mike einzinger the guitarist of incubus....mike so them in point festival from that time they cross path mike love the band

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

I had no idea, thats even better

Band Maid does punk?.....First album ..... And Akane is pretty much a punk drummer...

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

I had no idea

@bandmaidfanATL

2 ай бұрын

Akane reminds me of Stewart Copeland. Check out Maid in Japan LP/EP (no vids, only audio). Very pop punk.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

@@bandmaidfanATL Now you speaking my language, thank you

@roygillotti4615

2 ай бұрын

First full album "Just Bring it?" or their three prior EPs (Maid in Japan, Brand New Maid and New Beginning?) There are a bit of a mix of influences in their early work.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

@@roygillotti4615 I will definitely need to have a look

Yes! I’d really love to see BandMaid get rid of the uniforms. They don’t need them anymore.

@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Its their thing, extra personality

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@VacancyCrowning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you will have a look