Alright, I admit defeat... You were right. ALL OF YOU were right. This band is killer! In fact, I liked it so much and wanted so much more that I did ANOTHER one of their videos 5 minutes after this one, and am doing my first ever back-to-back DOUBLE video release. If you like this one, check out my reaction to "Domination (Live)", that completely stunned me and blew me away. I also break down a lot of their gear on stage and have some cool tidbits of info in that one, too. Hope you enjoy both videos!

@rileyxxxx

3 жыл бұрын

yo thank u so much in advance, I havent seen it yet and cant watch it live, but I appreciate a reaction to my fav band! misa is the one I look up to as bass player. but the way akane creates beat changes within songs and keep it rolling without a pause is incredible. and who doesnt like saikis voice :) . bit of information...: saiki joined the band later on cause and miku is now doing backing vocals, cause her voice was too cute to be the lead singer =D. if you want to see more of misa, someone uploaded 1min clips of her practicing basslines. I prefer the official videos to react to but if u wanna switch to a live reaction , choose "wonderland" and "onset". otherwise good music videos are "blooming" u have to react to that one, or "yolo" "alone" "glory" ... there are so many =D.

@charlesvelten5124

3 жыл бұрын

When you get done rolling off their 10 or so best electric performances.I don't know if it's available anymore. But you have to react to a double shot acoustic performance. Of the songs Puzzle and Anemone. Delivered with such pure emotion !

@mogaman28

3 жыл бұрын

Yugi Oh VRAINS 4th ending is a Band-Maid song called Glory.

@bigbrutalbassbeer410

3 жыл бұрын

Kanami, lead guitarist/main composer, plays through the same stack as Pat O’Brien of Cannibal Corpse! And her pedal board is QUITE extensive. Also, VERY nice catch on the Zemaitis! Almost everyone, including myself, thinks Gibson at first. She’s playing her pearl faced Ring Chess for the mv, but no longer for live shows. She keeps it tucked away at home, to be brought out only for short “at home” jam videos.💪🏻🤘🏻

@curtisrrobles7885

3 жыл бұрын

lol, not defeated, you were just over run by Band-Maid ;)

This song is about "Dice", that's throw a dice in life. Don't be in a sheltered existence and be brave and throw a dice in life to go forth and live life.

As a bass player myself, the first time I listened to Band-Maid, MISA's bass tone and playing style grabbed me straight away. This is one kick ass band.

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

I also played bass in a band years ago, and she makes me feel so inferior but inspired at the same time. Haha

@tommcfall1274

3 жыл бұрын

I am a 68 year old former prog rock jazz fusion drummer so I LOVE great bassists and Misa is really special. Then there is Akane the drum goddess who constantly dazzles me with her creativity. Together , these two are one of the most incredibly tasty and talented kick ass rhythm sections on the planet. These girls renewed my love for music when I first heard them 2 years ago

@kent-oveprestberg3578

3 жыл бұрын

@@tommcfall1274. Aaamen!🙏

@andreaspedersen3952

3 жыл бұрын

First song i heard of them was when youtube was playing roulett and their live version og "Play" started.... I heard Misas bass play and just thought to myself... WTH is this sorcery? Awesome band!

@RobinC63

3 жыл бұрын

@@tommcfall1274 nice perception about their musicality. They knew each other when they were attending the Tokyo School of Music so that really was "instrumental" (I know, bad pun lol) to them developing their musician ship. 👍

When the Bass rumble, the lead roar with the drum thundering in the background,

Once again proving my equation: (knows good music + never heard Band-Maid) + (now has heard Band-Maid)=Band-Maid Fan.

I love this band. They have so many influences. You'll hear pop, punk, disco, 70s rock, and metal, often in the same song. Kanami is a genius songwriter.

Band Maid is extremely consistent in regards to song quality. That's why you got so many different suggestions. If you like 1 song then you will like at least 30 more.

Tank meet Misa the Barefoot Assasin on bass.

@sacluvsBM

3 жыл бұрын

There are a million Misa in Japan. There is only one MISA. That is why she stylizes her name in all caps. Band-Maid live stream on August 16th here on KZread. It will set you back $14 US. Band-Maid is an "impossibly hard rocking band" because an 810 year old pigeon says so. That last line is "May l take your order?" Sacramento loves Band-Maid. "Seize the moment!"

@raid7752

3 жыл бұрын

@@sacluvsBM have you seen the pic of KANAMI and AKANE with the members of BABYMETALS KAMI band?

@Short_Round1999

3 жыл бұрын

Also, she drinks on stage. Straight whiskey. You can see the bottle sitting on her Orange stack if you look close enough during live stages.

@radioraffa

3 жыл бұрын

@@raid7752 instagram.com/p/BYGbRMbl2Vt/

@radioraffa

3 жыл бұрын

@@raid7752 www.pinterest.com/pin/374361787770435549/?d=t&mt=login

In an interview *MISA* stated that the bass riff in this song was one of the most challenging she had to do.

A brief on the maids, in order of seniority. Miku Kobato (pronounced mee-koo), nickname Kopparu ("Little Pigeon"). Band founder, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, lyricist, tireless PR machine and spokespigeon. Originally planned to be the lead singer, but demoted herself when she realized her voice was too soft for hard rock. Learned to play guitar while in the band, going from holding the guitar as a prop to her own solos in six years. Relentlessly cute, definitely eccentric, possibly insane. Kanami Tono (kah-nah-mee), nick: Kanamincho or just Mincho ("Princess Gums" or "Gums"). Lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. Not just a musical genius, as she has a degree in economics from Tokyo University (like being a Harvard graduate). On stage, she plays a space cadet with a room temperature IQ and a massive crush on Saiki. Akane Hirose (ah-kah-neh), n: A-chan or The Gorilla. Drummer, and the closest the band has to a leader- when the others can't come to an agreement, she'll occasionally issue a decree that everyone accepts, like "Kanami will teach Miku guitar " or "everyone can design their own uniforms ". Cheerful, unflappable, and always snacking. MISA (mee-sah), n: MISA MISA MISA! or The Barefoot Assassin. Bassist, booze, and occasional wet work. Usually has a bottle of bourbon on her amp (though lately beer has been more common). Barely seems aware of the audience. Saiki Atsumi (sah-ee-kee, although most westerners pronounce it as "Psyche", which is close), n: Sai-chan or The Ice Queen. Lead vocals, assistant lyricist, "we're done" girl (the other four will happily keep tweaking a song until the end of time- her job is to say "it's good, let's move on "). Off stage she is quiet, a bit shy, a train nerd, and a fashionista. On stage, she is a sexy siren, a bit of a dominatrix, and constantly exasperated with her four charges, especially Miku and Kanami.

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

Love all the info I'm getting from people. Thank you so much!

@mintomacco

3 жыл бұрын

But who is 'kopparu' though? 😂 It's kuruppo! 🕊️ And kobato literally translates to young/small pigeon/dove.

@GlennWH26

3 жыл бұрын

@@mintomacco Don't mind me, I'm lesdixic.

@sacluvsBM

3 жыл бұрын

@@mintomacco Yes her stage name Kobato Miku directly translates to small (Miku) pigeon (Kobato). And if insane (it is quite possible) she is insane in absolutely the best way possible. I wish a whole lot of folks were as insane as she. Word.

@mintomacco

3 жыл бұрын

@@sacluvsBM actually its ko (small/young) + hato/bato (pigeon). 😉 Not sure if miku directly translates to anything though.

I currently work at a guitar pedal company and on certain days of the week I have input on what plays on the shop floor. I grew up listening to primarily Visual kei/Japanese music and dont really know a ton of american rock/metal music. But NONE of my coworkers as far as I'm aware listen to japanese music and I have "Maid" it my goal to get a majority of them into Band Maid. They have a sound that I think a majority of people will resonate with to some capacity. Not super heavy, catchy parts, nice riffs, and they litterally all have great musicianship. No matter what instruments my coworkers play I'm sure they can find something from one of their songs they like. They are well balanced in that sense. Here's to hoping I can bring Band Maid to the work place in 2022!

Band Maid is just so fucking good, like...I don't even have the language capability to explain why they're absolutely at the top tier of progression in modern music. This song is such a banger.

Roll the 🎲 *DICE* 🎲 on BAND-MAID and be a winner all the time _winner winner chicken dinner!!!_

BAND-MAID = unadulterated rock heaven with a huge smile!!! Enjoy the ride!

There is a old school drummer who gave Akane his seal of approval so they are doing something right.

Band Maid is nothing but a huge smile time.

Welcome abroad... You just discovered the best LIVE rockband on the planet right now. Great musicians, immense instrumental abilities, cool riffs, different verses in songs all the time, electrifying solos and FUN! These ladies making rock great again, can´t wait to see your shocking reaction yet on the LIVE video, i am sure they impressed you even more! Greetings from Germany... Stay healthy!

We got another Maidiac in our midst, guys! One more down on Miku's way to World Domination! :D

Miku is endorsed by Zemaitis. She's playing the CS24PF Ring Chess here, but her most iconic guitar is the A24MF Aces & Eights.

@thedocofrock1890

3 жыл бұрын

i thought i'd seen more than one zemaitis that she has - break out the gold card $ !

I can tell by your smile and eyes that you are hooked. Welcome :)

Once they were allowed to use their own music, their writing, musicianship, and technicality I think is quite possibly unmatched today. There is such a level of perfection that goes into everything they do and they are all prodigies in their respective areas. From writing, to lyrics, composition, skill, and understand of music and and music theory..they are way beyond anyone else I have ever heard.

Well we got another one!! Band-Maid!!

They are all monsters at what they do.

I was not expecting... I think many of us can relate to that. When I started my first listen, I was not expecting young Japanese women in maid costumes to be much more than a 30 second youtube diversion. Now I'm like a teenager who can't wait for the next online B-M concert to start (Aug 16!). The GAP as they have it, or an ironic statement about not judging by appearances, just adds to their super hero status.

Great job, great reaction!. Welcome to Band Maid, five japanese ladies who are going to steal your heart.

BAND-MAID Trivia: Kanami's first instrument was piano, she started playing guitar in high school and continued in university...MISA started out playing sax...and Akane was a trombone player.

Finally BAND-MAID, the best rock music nowadays. First Jinjer now BAND-MAID it doesn't get any better for me. Both are the best in their genre. Fun reactions with great insights, open-minded personality. *Subscribed* B-M songs are so refreshing, high-energy, melodic, catchy, mood-lifting, with so much to discover if you listen closely. Composition, arrangement and musicianship are always stellar. Dice was the first B-M song I stumbled across last october, what a great discovery. Since then it's a pure joy to listen to their music. Rock On!

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! 🤘

@marcust1441

3 жыл бұрын

Aldious - sweet temptation is also a great Song, and the voice of R!N ist just wow

These Ladies kick all metal bands Asses !

Band maid is super underrated. People won’t listen to em cus they think it’s a typical Japanese “dance band” but they play their own instruments and play some classic tunes.

@cepho8349

3 жыл бұрын

Japanese "dance band"? What is that even supposed to mean? Idols?

@volleyballfanatic808

3 жыл бұрын

@@cepho8349 watch any live performance for Babymetal and watch the front women just dance around and not play a single instrument lol.

@cepho8349

3 жыл бұрын

@@volleyballfanatic808 Yeah, idols then. I mean, there are hundreds of proper bands in Japan. I don't see why this should come as a surprise to anyone.

@volleyballfanatic808

3 жыл бұрын

@@cepho8349 I don’t see the point of your comment. I never said there weren’t proper bands in Japan. I make the argument that I’ve heard a lot of people instantly turned off to the idea of Band-Maid because their initial reaction is “Baby Metal.” That’s all I said. I listen to a lot of really good Japanese metal bands that do their own instrumentation and song writing.

Music that makes you happy😀

I was lucky enough to see them when they toured through the states back in 2019. They played like this for over 2 hours. Song after song with high intensity sounding just as good live. This band is the real deal.

Discovering Band-Maid a few months ago, and listening to/watching these ladies every day has kept me way more positive and upbeat than I would have been without having found them, given all that 2020 has brought so far. I'm a massive fan now - despite not usually being a particularly big rock fan (late 80s/early 90s for a while I was a bit of a fan). Great seeing their popularity increasing by the day.

Great reaction. Feel the same way. Rock and Roll

Misa the barefoot assassin is the best female rock Bassist! This group kicks ass! Akane on drums is a monster on those skins

You should give listen to Freedom live. They are smiling and jamming and the audience is into it also.

Great reaction!🙂🤘🤘🤘BAND-MAID is the best!👍👍👍

This one and "Take Me Higher "live grabbed me and there was no turning back.

Check out their "On set" instrumental number - Apr 13th 2018 - plenty of sick solos!. They must have the happiest drummer ever! Check out the guitarists pulling faces at her to "try" to put her off (same song London 2019)!?

Wait till you hear and see the solo for the music video for the song Alone ! Not all that long, but mighty tasty !

They mix in some english in their songs, like "May I take your order?" at the end of the chorus.

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I noticed some English here and there in Domination, too.

Everyone's so busy in this band and I fucking love it!

imho DICE (and the great MV) is the perfect introduction/first song for band-maid. Not too crazy, everybodys got their moment to shine, awesome catchy vibes and you can venture in any direction from here on to discover loads of great stuff from them. Help the pigeon to conquer and dominate the world! 🕊️🖤✌️

MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

These chicks rock. And they sound just as good live.

By now Band-Maid has done a few anime intros. The latest is for Platinum End. You ought check out the video for it, "Sense"

Fun! 'Tis why we Maidiacs love our Band-Maid! Band-Maid live is really amazing!

Multiple solos conected in many of their songs. I havent seen that in any band before.Amazing

And down the pigeon hole we go! 🤘

"We are not a pop or idol band. Judge us by our sound." That's a direct quote from small pigeon. Enjoy the show Sunday the 16th.

Great reaction. Many fans will lead you to the rabbit hole in future :)

BAND MAID "PUZZEL"😍

The best hard rock band in the world!

@celtasnake

3 жыл бұрын

As of japanese bands, i prefer SCANDAL. But Band Maid are also really good.

All the musicians are insanely good in this band! I was lucky enough to see them live in London a couple years ago and they really are amazing live! So many good songs it's hard to pick, but Domination live in Feb this year is good. Also 'Don't you tell me" live is amazing

@pauloba55

3 жыл бұрын

oh just realised you did Domination haha! Good man

You will love freedom, onset, thrill...etc. three great songs to check this band out.

MISA MISA MISA!

The song "Carry on living" from their World Domination album was used in the anime "Kuizu Tokiko-san" (Ending theme)

'Secret My Lips' live, 'Puzzle' live, 'Moratorium' live...in any order

That was sweet!!! Freaking ladies are good!

5 super talented musicians. Looking forward to this.

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

UNREAL talent. If I knew it was going to be this good, I would have done this sooner. In fact, I loved this so much that I did another video of Band-Maid 5 minutes after this one. I'll be releasing my reaction to "Domination (Live)" 15 minutes after this. Domination blew me away. You wont want to miss that one. I go more in depth with gear with that one too.

@williamsatnan4380

3 жыл бұрын

@@TankTheTech I love this band. Always consistently interesting to listen to. Old school bassist and guitarist here (started in '87) and these ladies, Mastodon, Gojira, Jinjer and Spiritbox have reawakened my interest in playing in the last 5 years. Hadnt played for nearly a decade before that.

I saw them Live twice. They're absolute killer

Watched your Band-Maid induction in reversed order, but again... I wasn't sure how I would like them, but they're definitely groing on me!

Welcome to the fandom. Band Maid is the best rock band out right now. Check out the following songs by them: Thrill, Bubble & Blooming (Music Vidn). Also: Take Me Higher, Moratorium & Turn Me On (live vids)

They were supposed to play at my buddy's music festival called Inkarceration Festival in Mansfield Ohio this summer but Covid had to ruin that.

Japanese musicianship is so often overlooked, from Flower Travellin' Band in the late '60's through hard rock bands such as Loudness and Vow Wow, and now Band Maid. Thanks for the heads-up!

🐦 *TankTheTech* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID (2013 - Present)* a group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world….. If you wish to continue down this pigeon hole. *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos from….. *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* 🐦 *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals 👗 *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist ☕ *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer 🍜 *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist 🍶 So buckle your seatbelt, put the kids to bed and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey you will never forget. Below is a list of songs that will get you started. *Freedom-2016* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *Blooming-2019* _(Music Video)_ *Dice-2018* _(Music Video)_ *Choose Me-2017* _(Music Video)_ *Real Existence-2015* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ *Puzzle-2017* _(Live Studio Coast 2017)_ *Cross-2017* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ *Wonderland-2019* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *ONSET-2018* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz with their own extraordinary twist of awesomeness! *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back… (Po!)*

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

KILLER! Thank you for all of that info! I can't wait to check out more!

Misa: Plays bass like a beast, Drinks whiskey, and looks like a badass.

This video was my intro to Band-Maid and I have been smiling ever since.

Tank, you have to listen to "DOMINATION" live on BAND-MAID's YT channel. Awesome song with a multi instrument solos breakdown that's sooo good it'll melt your brain.

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

I did. Released my reaction to it 15 minutes after this one.

@kent-oveprestberg3578

3 жыл бұрын

@@TankTheTech. You did exactly the right thing to do 🙂👍

For these girls, solo is like an inevitable existence, like breathing. At the same time, they are the band I've seen most enjoy live performances. Thank your react~

Tank, The Dragon Cries! One of the few full English songs💖💕💕💕💖🌼🌻🌷💖❤👍👍👍👍 TO MANY GOOD ROCKING SONGS TO CHOOSE FROM👍👍👍

you are going to love this band one of my favorite bands right now these girls ROCK !!

Welcome to the Band Maid Experience sir. Im sure you're gonna like more songs from them 😉 looking forward for more reaction vids. Keep it up nice vid 😁😁 Greetings from the Philippines

Tank has fallen deep into the rabbit hole of Band-Maid. Need you to check out Lovebites too, but that's for another day 😝

@eatsmylifeYT

3 жыл бұрын

How about Aldious and Mary's Blood?

@NovaSaputra

3 жыл бұрын

NEMOPHILA too please

@jasonirwin4631

3 жыл бұрын

He might also like Hyde.

@derweeblord

3 жыл бұрын

Necronomidol, anyone?

@projektaquarius

3 жыл бұрын

I want to add so many bands I love on here but they seem to break up so often after I discover them. I would like to recommend Gacharic Spin, Unlucky Morpheus, and Doll$Boxx. Doll$Boxx is Gacharic Spin with the Singer from Unlucky Morpheus.

Welcome to the Band-Maid family. You picked out very important and perceptive spots. You now have the Band-Maid virus to which there is no cure......and that's how we like it. I'm sure there will be others who will, or already have, given you the background of the band.

This is one of the rare bands that sound much better live.

You should listen to their song "Onset". Live version. It's also just an instrumental. 🤘✌

i love their "raw" oldschool rock 'n' roll sound. its nostaligia overload in a new pretty package. Best rock in the last 15 years or so

OMg, you were so right about that bass playing, so freaking awesome....love this band

Funny you should mention anime themes...I remember an interview where they were asked about their favorite anime; everyone mentioned one, except the drummer (Akane?) who had a list of about a dozen, and then mentioned it was her dream that they'd do an anime theme someday!

Loved you loving them! Found them in February...still blown away daily! Saw Deep Purple, Zepp, and others live in the 70s so I have a bit of experience listening to great music but you are a musician and so glad you liked them.

They give a house concert no production right out ot their instruments on 16-08-2020

And they play just as good live! Hope you check out their live shows too.

Band Maid Blooming is a good choice

Great reaction. You picked a great first song from them as well as this one represents their sound and style really well. "Fun, upbeat rock and roll" was my exact reaction the first time hearing this. Slick editing too btw, which I'm not normally in to overproduced stuff but you pulled it off. I saw you're doing Domination live too which I'm sure you'll like as well, so recommend Blooming MV and Freedom Live (Feb 2020) next. The rabbit hole is calling.

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

And I will answer! 🤘

They've come a loooong way watching this and feel it's simple and basic. They were already great musicians back then, so how can I describe them now?

Take my subscribe, bro. Welcome to the funhouse.

jealous.. i sometimes wish DICE was my blind intro to the band. it floored me first time regardless

This was THE ONE. This reaction video is what introduced me to Band-Maid in the summer of 2020. I come back and watch it from time to time to re-live the experience of hearing them the first time :)

Havent had a band capture me like this in years!

Miku has several of the Zemitas guitars the one in this video is her Aces and Eights, she also has a beautiful one with the front completely covered in multi coloured mother of pearl and a metal front engraved Flying V

Ha, told ya you would love this band :P. Glad you gave in to the requests (I saw my comment in the video too x3). And as promised this is another reaction/comment/message to your reaction :P.

*DEC.13, 2020 // BAND-MAID LIVE ONLINE OKYU-JI (NEW ALBUM)*

I can’t wait for you to see their live stuff, I’d recommend “ONSET” or “DOMINATION” 🤘

@TankTheTech

3 жыл бұрын

My reaction to the live version of "Domination" is also up now!

Their lead Guitarist has posted a 20min video on the new PRS models and it has English Subtitles. PRS Guitars 35th Anniversary Demo by KANAMI / BAND-MAID (English Subtitles)

You do Band-Maid? I'm in! You got a new subscriber 🤘

Fun fact: In 2016 Jimmy Page caught a concert of theirs in Tokyo and asked for a photo op with Akane (the drummer). He reportedly said that she was like a reincarnation of Jon Bonham.

5:35 my favorite moment of this song .. i want to shout out my happiness after this great bass solo and the beginning of this incredible guitar solo. It feels like a fast car on a free road :)

And another one welcome to the rabbit hole of Japanese music world :D Now you have to try Lovebites and Unlucky Morpheus :D And don't forget that there will be a live stream concert on 16 august :D

Thanks Tank!

Check out the live version of this song, all their live versions are kick-ass.