As so often with the most EMO bandmaid songs it's a love song to the fans.

I always love it when you start a reaction showing your wicked sense of humour. Gets me every time. 😁 Apparently, the cleaning staff didn't have much work to do, because all those ribbons had BAND-MAID 10th Anniversary. Yokohama (or words to that effect) written on them, and fans were scooping them all up to give to friends. Asami Haruna, and Midori, from Lovebites were there. They all souvenired a ribbon each.

@brunobryant4846

3 ай бұрын

👍🍻

Every time. This song, the solo from Daydreaming, Page, About Us.... tears every time. Thanks Mark! 🙂

Mark, this song does that to everyone. Great songs make an emotional connection between the musicians and the audience. This song does that. Kanami said she wanted to write an "anthem" song for the audience to participate in. She nailed it. Miku's lyrics and Saiki's singing and words sealed the deal. Misa and Akane's work put the song over the top. WOW!!!!!

Just love the way Saiki gives a little bow to the audience when she thanks them- honest and heartfelt.

Kanami's outro lead is the chef's kiss. I get goosebumps everytime

I’m not crying. You’re crying. You will develop a greater appreciation for BAND-MAID when you get older, and wiser.

It’s night and day how emotional this song is vs the studio version. You really do need the audience to complete the song.

Hey Mark, you could have put a tissue up to your eye. I've never shed a tear at a rock concert ever. Even during the Springsteen concert in 1980 the day after Lennon was murdered. If it was gonna happen it would have been then. You may need to bone up on the backstory about BAND-MAID then come back and watch this again. Fuck EMO. This is a very diverse Rock band that leaves no stone unturned. They take you all over the freakin Rock map. Peace. 3.68

The final song from the final show from their 10-year anniversary tour! Really felt Saiki's heart on this one. When her voice cracks at the end.... Who TF is cutting onions right now?😅

Thanks again from Japan 有難う。I was there in Yokohama Arena with tears of joy and sadness to say good-bye to the ladies at last. The moving finale of the 3-hour-40-minute long show. (33 songs) A little off topic. I went to see Band-Maid's ACOUSTIC concert held in Shibuya on March 20. All of 14 songs performed there were amazing. The finale of the show "Daydreaming" was especially breathtaking for me. In addition to the beautiful singing, kudos to FIVE instrumental players ! (Saiki on piano)

The original price for the Flappy Pigeon was about £2.5k. Great investment. I think there's another one on the way that she was also playing that night - plain disc front with c22 different wee pigeons flying up the fretboard.

@scottmcgregor4829

3 ай бұрын

I seen someone comment that Miku will probably eventually come out with another guitar that she calls the Flappier Pigeon. Mark my words, It's coming.

You're so right about those bands' tired routines - I've never seen that with Band-Maid, there's no cynicism, they're NEVER jaded. When Saiki shout "we're here because of you", she totally means it (or she's the best comedian ever, and I don't think so 😉).

@evilducks3710

3 ай бұрын

Well, the Pigeon is the best comedian and Saiki spends a lot of time with her… But yeah, I do believe them

“This emo struggle is the markabusi of life”

The connection between Band Maid and their fans is quite unusual. What other rock band will stop during a concert just to interact with their fans?Not shouting for cheers like typical rock bands, but literally put their instruments down to have a chat with several different people in the audience? What did I think of this song? First listen…went right by me. But the more I heard it, the more I liked it. It’s not Band Maid’s best song; however, it’s absolutely their best concert closer song. Just perfect. The last time I cried? The last time I watched “Endless Story” with Saiki tearing up. So…a few minutes ago

Band-Maid are beautiful angels who taught me the meaning of life. from Japan

This one did bring tears to my eyes when I saw it the first time.

9:10 A lot of us Maidiacs interpret the lyrics as them saying to us "We only get to be here once every year or two, and our memories of those times carry us through until we meet again." Very similar to "Smile," "About Us" and "Memorable." How many bands write 4 songs about their relationship with their fans in 10 years?

This is what brings me hope for this world. There are few things in this hateful world that can wring happy tears out of my old jaded heart. Now there's one more on the list.

If they play anywhere in the UK I'll be there in a heartbeat

😭every time😭 I felt a little sad when they started this song, because I knew it would be the last song at this fantastic Okyu-ji.

Have a good laugh - the last time I struggled to curb my ocular flood gates was listening to this performance of this song. And, I cannot argue with science - ENDLESS STORY is EMO as fuck! Glad you enjoyed and felt the presentation of this 10 year anniversary concert finale song. I would love to come to Scotland for BAND-MAID's Glasgow appearance, however, the first and last time I spent a lot of time, money and effort to go to your beautiful country COVID hit and all had to be cancelled. Doubt I will try again. Great reaction, Mark. Thank you.

Band-Maid does us pur-owd.

I can’t watch another one of these, I’ve got no tears left.

Mark was crying on the inside, we all saw it ;-)

What was the question again about the last time I...? I don't know, somehow I was still struggling with the typical reaction to this song. 😭😂 You may not have shed a tear, but your face in the last part, especially when Saiki's voice breaks after her last very specific lines, speaks volumes and underlines every word of what you said in the summary. They may not be your favorite band, but you recognize and appreciate what they do and what they mean to us. And for that, a big "thank you". 🙏🏻 ___________________ 「 _"完璧なんてありえない" / Perfection? No one gets there._ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Warning' ♬🕊

Oh, that introduction made me chuckle and then the salute comment, you crack me up

I cannot wait to see Mark with the BMCD crew playing bass guitar to a Band-Maid song. It definitely needs to be an Emo track! 😊 The ladies have a few.

'when was the last time you cried and why' Mark please. It was during this reaction, when I saw the whole band being emotional 😅so thank you.

Emo scale is spot on as usual. The begging for money and petitions for Band-Maid to come to Scotland was a nice touch this week. 😅. Fun as always, Mark.

@TlanImass

3 ай бұрын

I have a feeling Band-Maid will play Edinburgh and/or Glasgow when they come to the UK next.

In the DVD I received today, SAIKI said he wants to go on a European tour.

Wow, not even 60 seconds in and mark already told us to f*** off.Sounds like somebody's back on the w.D forty

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

I was only joking!!

@polskabob359

3 ай бұрын

@@markabusireactions now who's trying to convince who , lol

They won't play in Scotland... but they've played in London a handful of times and probably will again. You can handle the six hours on a train to go see them in London. I drove 13 hours to Minneapolis to see them.

@iaingeo

3 ай бұрын

As a wise woman once wrote: "A European* thinks a hundred miles is a long way, and American thinks a hundred years is a long time". (I should probably disclose that I'm going to see Hanabie playing 1400 km away in July). * I'm misquoting Diana Gabaldon slightly. She actually wrote "Englishman", but.. Well, you know.

The last and only time I cried about something musical related was when Chris Squire (bass) of Yes passed away. When he died part of my youth died with him.

Was there (with about 10K others) and it was electromagnetic, Po! And, yes, this song is an anthem (love song) for us from Band Maid, Po! Btw, Saiki added a new last verse especially for this show. As a side note, for 2024, Black Cloud is building a TM BETA-JMB5 MISA [BAND-MAID MISA SIGNATURE MODEL] and, as usual, it is "distressed." Unlike Miku's Zemaidis "Flappy Pigeon," her sig. model, which had a limited run of 50+30, Misa's 3-color Sunburst Jaguar body PJ5 with her custom PUs appears to be a build to order. As a bass player, I'm queuing up for one, and at the Yen to USD exchange rate, it is a bargain at $3,268, Po! The 2-man operation BC Boutique luthiers will be working overtime to get the Barefoot Assassin's bass to market, Po! PS, 😭every time, Po!

If I remember correctly, they wrote this song to sing with the fans at Budokan, which was a huge thing for bands. Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to Covid.

@lordvorador5735

3 ай бұрын

That's "About Us", this song is older & was written for the exact reason Saiki states in the beginning... a song to sing along with the fans at a big arena, like the one in this performance. 😉

@lurkmerchant

3 ай бұрын

Not Budohkan specifically, but to perform at big venues and arenas.

@lurkmerchant

3 ай бұрын

​@@lordvorador5735About Us isn't either. Go to lyrics translation site and you'll know what it's about.

i'll go if they come to Scotland. damn id pretty much travel anywhere in Europe to see them

Mark, I giggle a bit when I recall your first Band-Maid reaction and you admitted that at your first visual glance, you thought they were some sort of K-Pop band. And now, you, I might say, are a true Madiac. As I am. The water is fine. Fine.

The kind of song I needed to hear after a difficult Day 😢

If they come to Scotland, there'll be at least two of us there. And I'll buy you a pint.

I am sorry to hear about your tragic youth. I hope your rehab is going well and that your sponsor has a lot of patience.

I cried enough for the both of us watching you react to this song...

Nice reaction and yes, this song elicited quite a few tears during the performance and even a few rocks were seen getting moist. Also, I thought it was rabid cheviot in Scotland that caused your condition.

I can say The Police was the band that came mind when you mention wooden live performances, or so it seemed that night in Feb 1984. Maybe it was the fact they were playing the Charleston (WV) Civic Center to a full house (10,000 people) of hillbillies, I dunno, but the playing itself was perfection and they sounded great. We later learned there was a fair amount of tension among the band members at that time. Re-Flex was the opening act, a band that was popular for about a minute, and they played well, but we didn't know any of their songs except for their hit "The Politics Of Dancing" that we heard on the radio and MTV, and we didn't hear much else from them after that.

If Band Maid ever tried to give a farewell concert, neither they or the fans could make it to the end. If Budokan hadn't been cancelled I'm sure it would have gone down in Maid lore as their greatest concert (after Zepp Tokyo 2017). Yokohama would never have become what it is. The lockdown changed everything in ways that will take us years to digest. Band Maid is simply good at setting a roller coaster of emotions to music.

Saiki's adlibs were too close to a solo so he had to pause :) #HereForTheScience

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You peaked my interest - I finally looked up "EMO". Had no idea what it stood for. OK - I get it now!! Emo /ˈiːmoʊ/ is a music genre characterized by emotional, often confessional lyrics. It emerged as a style of hardcore punk and post-hardcore from the mid-1980s Washington, D.C. hardcore scene, where it was known as emotional hardcore or emocore.

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

You see my point?!

@freewheeler2go

3 ай бұрын

You's know's it! @@markabusireactions For my further understanding - what exactly is a twinkly guitar? 🤔

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

@@freewheeler2go look up American Football - Never Meant. It’s like… the flagship twinkly emo song.

@freewheeler2go

3 ай бұрын

Interesting. Not really sure what to think. Is EMO more about the lyrics vs. the music? Had trouble following/hearing the lyrics clearly. (No CC on OMV). (I am a music guy more so than the lyrics.) The guitars were kinda twinkly - though kinda basic and repetitive.@@markabusireactions All good brotha!

Any plans on watching interviews and the like? There is a clip out there with Kobato visiting the Zemeitis factory to see her signature guitar being built.

33 songs, 3.5 hours and Seike still sounds awesome. ❤

Mark we can't give you that kind of money knowing where a feral junkie would spend it. 😉

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

I feel Band-Maid's longevity and success will become Endless Stories in the annals of Rock ‘n Roll history! 📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024. -- Incubus and Band-Maid at Tokyo Garden May 1. -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa. Thx, Mark!

@markabusi says "Sure - I know I'm selfish" Band-Maid replies "But that's ok" They always say, look for the most stoic looking person in the room and it's almost a given that they're the most EMOtional. I think this song was written for the lyrics to be pushed to the front first. The music was written to sort of take a back seat. I think it works to perfection. I can't think of a better song to end a 10 year celebration with their fans. Thanks Mark for your stone faced reaction. You always so entertaining to watch. Cheers!

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

I’m nothing if not stoic 😂

Mark it will be you and me, I will go to see Band-maid in Scotland. Oh yeh Ilive in Scotland, but in Aberdeen, but only a 3 hour Megabus trip away,

Knew you would like it. Knew it would be counter-productive to tell you beforehand that you would like it.

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

😂😂

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! just now when you said Band-Maid isn't even CLOSE to being your favourite band ohh and because of the song and Sai-chans delivery of said.

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

I just have bands I’ve been following for years that I feel about, the same way you do with bandmaid. It’s gonna be hard to replace them in my head lol

@DavidMISAMISAMISACook

3 ай бұрын

@@markabusireactionsJethro Tull and The Police used to be my absolute favs

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook never actually listened to Jethro Tull!

@DavidMISAMISAMISACook

3 ай бұрын

@@markabusireactionsBullshit Really ok you need to change that THE BEST PROG ROCK BAND who thankfully will NEVER be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame.

Class, please take your seats and give a warm welcome to our guest lecturer today, Dr Markus Emo from the Glasgow Institute of Coarse Art. As the pre-eminent authority of early 21st century music and the progenitor of the genre that bears his name today, he has begrudgingly agreed to analyze, dissect and otherwise discombobulate a song of your choice! Professor Emo, the lectern is all yours...👏👏👏😉

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@jabdr2612

3 ай бұрын

Glasgow Institute of Coarse Art cracks me up, just sayin'.

You know you're funny when even you can't help but chuckle at what you say. I've said it before and I'll say it again, you need to by on tv Mark 😁

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

Email HBO for me ☺️

Well, the last time I cried was while watching the intro for this reaction because I was laughing so phuchun hard. 🕊

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

I thought I’d went too far 😂

@TheJerm

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣@@markabusireactions

👍👍👍👍👍

I think Puzzle acoustic is more emo, but I can't lie this live version makes my eyes puff up a bit.

Yeah, I agree with you entirely about your thoughts. I do like the part where you used the highly emotional part to make some respectably outrageous 8,000-pounds suggestion though. At such a highly emotionally charged setting, you might just get some rich dude who would agree with you, ya? I have just got to learn those marketing skills of yours, mon!

You're Scottish? I never would have guessed that😂

that was the most emo reaction this far too

Apparently every pigging song is an emo song!

@swissystan

3 ай бұрын

Considering entering the lottery for the Band Maid plus Warning gig….

@sugaanessena3143

3 ай бұрын

@@swissystan Nothing to consider, just do it.

4:04 Miku giving the Olympic Salute, a heartwarming gesture of international brotherhood, weirdly, not used much at the games since WWII.

@Retec

3 ай бұрын

Also, just showing off the pick in her fingers!

Check out “Cluppo” for Me Lass Miku “

Your pursuit of making the term emo meaningless through rabid use is perplexing. Your dedication is only matched by my confusion.

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

It’s called a joke

As band-Maid have invited The Warning to play with them in Japan, the warning should recipricate and take Band-Maid to Glasgow for their gig there next month - oh wellI can dream

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

Imagine?! 😂

Salute that shall not be named? She's holding a pick, okay. You must be higher than usual. In stead of everyone in the UK going to Scotland why don't we just get you a ticket to London? I think that might be easier. Or maybe they'll play Liverpool, shorter trip, cheaper ticket too. But you'll have to open the Go Fund Yourself accounts for it and the Flappy Pigeon guitar. We can't do everything. You open it and we'll donate the dough.

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

Oh god no, I’m not at the stage of begging 😂😂

Is that a fake mic???

EMO enough fer ye?

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

Just about 😂

@philproffitt8363

3 ай бұрын

​@@markabusireactionsMore Emo? Find the fancam video where Akane is sobbing at the end of this in America last year. (Sad🦍emoji)

What? you were raised by rabid dogs?! Well that explains everything🤔

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

According to the Russians haha

Happy people with happy faces singing an emo song... Honestly, I'm sick of angry old rockers, pretending to send big serious messages to the world. The reactions of these girls are much more spontaneous, there is something innocent in Japanese smiling faces... Anyway, I'm starting to collect my 8,000 pounds + something to drink...maybe if I come right away drunk, that's cheaper? And f**k your Scottish accent, you swallow half a word, I watch every video of yours 10 times to understand what you are saying...

@markabusireactions

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 sorry lol

@luimanprivatni8030

3 ай бұрын

@@markabusireactions👍Don't worry, be happy...like they are... English is not my language, so I'm struggling anyway. I'm glad you're not a Japanese who speaks English...Scottish or Japanese, not a big difference for me...at least you have "l" instead of "ru"

Their most EMO song? No wonder I find it meh. It was a lovely moment though, for them especially. It's a feels, in the moment vibe. A long time coming after the BS of the last few years.

@philproffitt8363

3 ай бұрын

"Meh"...with that bass work? Reconsider...for the way she slithers around that second verse like a greased-up otter...? If you're a treble man...no worries 😁

@Lillywhite

3 ай бұрын

The bass work itself is top notch, as always with Misa. Nobody is letting themselves down on that stage. The song as a whole though just isn't for me though. It happens, even with these magnificent ladies.@@philproffitt8363

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