Their lead guitarist, Kanami, is underrated. You have to pay attention to really appreciate her, because other bands will have big guitar solos where they go nuts, and then they play the rest of the song straight, but Kanami will play really short solos, and then shred through choruses and stuff all the time, but she'll be low in the mix, so it's sneaky. The mix for this show was more guitar-forward than usual, so you could more easily pick up on all of the runs she's doing. You listen to a song like Puzzle, and she basically doesn't take a break, and then you realize that their songs are kind of all like that, and that they'll play 20+ songs like that per set, and you really start to appreciate more how good they are. This recording of Hate was near the end of a 33 song concert. Their stamina is incredible, and it's impressive that they can even memorize that many songs with how much they're switching it up from section to section in all of them.

Counting only actual TOURS, they've had four North American tours (the last was in two segments [I've been to all of these tours]). In a poll, with 95,000+ votes cast (professionals, amateurs and listeners), Akane was voted best female rock drummer in the world (Top Five in the gender-irrelevant vote) and Misa was noted best female rock base player (Top Five in the gender-neutral vote). Saiki uniformly gets excellent reviews internationally. Kanami was in a professional guitarist's periodical last year that addressed the best up-and-coming young rock guitarists world-wide (she was the picture over the article's title page). Miku did not know how to play the guitar when she founded the group back in 2013, but, under Kanami's instruction, she has become a very good rhythm guitarist. Essentially all are rated as top professionals. Their songs have been used in anime's and other TV shows in Japan, as well as in a cable movie and a cable TV show in the United States. Not bad for an all-female hard rock band that sings primarily in Japanese and (with the exception of Live Nation) has been almost ignored by the American music/music media industries.

Nice one! I like how you stuck with it - "Ooh. she may be better than I thought!" as Kanami proceeds to shred with her eyes closed.

Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive 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 can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!

@RogerChance5309

2 ай бұрын

🍺🥴🤘🏻

The original maid outfits have changed over the years to represent their own characters more- so more slightly goth/maid now. Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid and their beautiful fans.

Dude ,,,,,,,,Kanami can blow away just about anyone on guitar and Misa's been heralded as the best female bassist on the planet !!!! So be careful !!!!!!

With all due respect to Babymetal (and they deserve a lot), the women in that band do not [essentially] play their own instruments (that's what the excellent Kami Band is for), and they do not write most of their own material. The ladies in Band Maid DO play their own instruments (and at a top professional level). They fought for years to gain almost total artistic control of their product (lyrics, composition, arrangements and much of the post-production. They are the "Real Deal", and they are very special. Ten-plus years and 130+ songs into their career, they just keep growing as musicians, artists and entertainers.

@paulread4886

2 ай бұрын

The only similarity I can see is Miku wears twin tails , as Japanese call pigtails.

@bruceveary1758

2 ай бұрын

@@paulread4886 I suggest that we adopt the Japanese terminology, as it is more accurate.

@stevekane4922

2 ай бұрын

Basically bandmaid don't hang out with babymetal they hang out with the Kamiband who are the best session musicians in Japan and view them as equals.

@donaldgraham6414

2 ай бұрын

Yes. With all due respect to the ladies of Babymetal, Band-Maid has more musical talent in one pigtail. ❤🕊❤🌊❤🦍❤🥷❤👸🏻

@bruceveary1758

2 ай бұрын

@@stevekane4922 I have never said a disparaging word about the Kami Band -- they are truly outstanding, and always have been!

Yes. Caught them live in '23 in Minneapolis. Smaller stage, but HATE? sounded just like this. Ah, Kanami's swift revenge!

Welcome to Band Maid. They’re new album should come out in the summer. That means we can all hope for the American leg of the next world tour in the fall? Don’t let anything stop you from seeing them live. Once in a generation artist and experience. I’ve been to dozens and dozens of concerts, arenas, festivals, clubs, since 1978. Band Maid is one of my top 3 experiences of all time

@interstellardave

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I’ve seen many top bands live… Rush, Yes, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and many others. Band Maid fits right in with those kinds of groups in every single way. Fantastic live show, 20-some songs every time and, as us Maidiacs know, there’s no “bathroom break” songs in their catalog!

You should have turned on closed captions as this is about the most brutal "F off" song I've ever heard. Yes, they tour the US extensively. They are the best live band I've ever seen. Thanks Roger!

@RogerChance5309

2 ай бұрын

🍺😁🤘🏻

The evolution of the the maid have ten years of transformation to match the style of the five members.

Saw them twice in 2022 . As live bands go present day they are unmatched . Tons of skill , fun , and way funny . Seeing Band Maid live is indeed an experience . Side note as side for everything said about them , the experience I had with those in attendance at the shows was so pleasant . I do not know many bands that can attract such a respectful fan base Great reaction ty

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

I think that just comes with the actual fans of Japanese culture. Everyone is so polite and respectful.

@triceyambae4579

2 ай бұрын

​@@thefablesfolly 'the actual fans of Japanese culture'?　They're simply fans of music. Fans of high quality and great music.

@stevehall5128

2 ай бұрын

​@@triceyambae4579I would say that Japanese rock bands that are reminiscent of classic western rock bands DO tend to embody a humility and respect for their audience and fans that the western bands often did not, and that it really resonates with people who are still fans of those earlier groups. It's hard to say how much of the difference is cultural and how much is one time period vs. another.

They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!

"Apparently she's better thatn I thought". LOL!!

They did a US tour in fall 2022 (I saw them in DC), and they did 2 legs in 2023 (saw them in Atlanta). Best 2 concerts I have ever seen.

They have a massive catalog of awesomeness. Enjoy!

Hi Fables Folly, welcome to the world of Band-Maid. Glad to have you on this journey !

About the lead guitarist... I thought so. :P~ And she's also the band's Main Composer. I've seen them 3x now. Once in Detroit and Twice in Chicago. 2022-2023.

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

So, they tour in the States. Awesome to know.

@TlanImass

2 ай бұрын

@@thefablesfolly yup! they’re working on a new album but since they’ve skipped Europe and Australasia, fans there are expecting the next tour. A lot of folks are traveling to Japan lately as the rock scene there has exploded!

@terrybeige5038

2 ай бұрын

I was with you in Detroit! Standing in line was funny - everyone walking toward the back of the line kept saying "I didn't think there were this many fans!" They sold out of all their T-Shirts etc.

@TlanImass

2 ай бұрын

@@terrybeige5038 I had VIP and I still wasn't up front. A lot of folks purchased the U-VIP. I didn't know the t-shirts ran out! OMG!

Welcome, Fab. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 200 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5inmclsfZCanLQ.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYB2waeJg5eeeKg.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. kzread.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:  2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJVl24-LgrnKZ5M.html  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHWYudCCgs2tkc4.html  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5ats6WDnpnYico.html  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6WF0K2CfLWbpZM.html  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpust4-Ghs3akZM.html  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJ6OzbCen6rTmMY.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out:  "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009  Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI  Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT!  📢 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. -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1st. -- 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. -- FESTIVALS - July 21,OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024; Aug 16,17 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO; Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024 The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

@tnaga0718

Ай бұрын

💥💥💥💖🥰💖👍👍👍 最高のコメントです！！

@TomClark-Futoura

Ай бұрын

@@tnaga0718 ありがとうございます。頑張ります。🈂

Even the normally snobby and dismissive Rolling Stone magazine conceded that they were the best rock show of day 2 at Lollapalooza 2023. Getting them to say ANYTHING nice about a rock band is a feat in and of itself.

@stevekane4922

2 ай бұрын

They went much further than that, something about "they are what the guitar center bros imagine they sound like" ouch. 1975 were on that night and didn't get a mention, NMEs report was only about them.

@paulread4886

2 ай бұрын

Haha . That's great to hear and I will look for both reviews.

@stevekane4922

2 ай бұрын

@@paulread4886 search "Rolling Stone bandmaid Lopalooza" might do it.

@jeffersoncosgrove1910

2 ай бұрын

@@stevekane4922 yeah, I wasn't hyped about that remark. Sounded more like a back handed compliment. Of course they sound better. They're pros, nor bros sitting around Guitar Center, but that's the typical snide remarks you get from RS. I believe Thirty Seconds to Mars was that same night.

@stevekane4922

2 ай бұрын

@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 not sure if it was the same night but it was true anyway.

To see the guitarist truly shine check out From Now On and Onset live. She also composes all the music. And yes they tour the US. Saw them live twice last year.

You really missed out not having the captions on. You should watch it again with them on.

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

Challenge Accepted

@chrisegbertky

2 ай бұрын

The lyrics are brutal!​@@thefablesfolly

The costumes have evolved. Older videos they are more "maid like". Enjoyed your reaction. If you wanted to see what the guitarist can really do then check out From Now On MV. You have a good ear.

When Miku Kobato, the band's founder, rhythm guitarist, chief lyricist, and chief spokesperson, had worked in a Tokyo maid cage, she was also a Japanese idol winner. She didn't want a career as an idol, so she pitched the concept of young women wearing maid costumes and playing hard rock. The management company agreed and Band-Maid was created. The band has been together for over a decade (intact). At first, all the Maids wore the same maid costumes. Several of the members change to outfits they felt more comfortable with, so that is why each of them wears an outfit that reflects their personality. regardless, these insanely talented young Japanese females rock better than most current male dominated rock bands.

🐦 *Fables Folly* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Choose Me(MV) - 2018* *Dice(MV) - 2018* *Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018* *Blooming(MV) - 2019* *ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

This seems pre-typed and also badass lol

@bm4-life

2 ай бұрын

@@thefablesfolly What pre-typed It only took minutes to do Ctr-V 🤣

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

Touche 😂

The lyrics to this song are amazing. The Maids were pissed at someone...

You got to write and play your own songs and instruments to be a band in my book.

@brunobryant4846

2 ай бұрын

😀👍🍻

@ericifune5543

2 ай бұрын

Guess Nemophilia is not a band then.😁

@TomClark-Futoura

2 ай бұрын

@@ericifune5543 Of course they're a band. However, the "loose and fluffy band of hell," which is how NEMOPHILA (only one "i" btw) describe themselves, is mostly a copy band who get most of their material from Kensuke Akiyama and others. They play their own instruments, ✔write some songs (most lyrics from Mayu), ✔and have arranged many of their songs. ✔But they do get advice from other composers and producers, etc. as to what they think is considered cool to play, according to what I've read. 🤘

Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world.

Welcome to Band-Maid. Looks like the Maidiacs are showing up in force, so I'll just say...buckle up and enjoy the ride. PO!🕊 WORLD DOMINATION!🤘😆🤘

Bill Burr said “you don’t hear guitar solos anymore”. The Solution: Kanami Tōno. Band-Maid is my fav band ever. Kanami shreds, and shreds onions somehow at the same time. It is magic.

If anyone deserves a shout-out, Roger chance!! He's only second to Santa Claus when it comes to spreading joy around the world! Welcome to the Maidiacs! It's very simple, life is better with BAND-MAID! How much better varies from person to person. For many, myself included, the difference has been quite profound. I Hope to take an eva similar effect on you. ( NOTE: Almost all their songs are fun and have positive messages. HATE? Is one of the few exceptions) Thanks for the great reaction! 🤘🤩🤘

Band-Maid's "Maid Costumes" have evolved from generic matching maid costumes provided to them by their management, to their current individualized costumes based on their personal input. The current costumes look great on camera, but when you're ten feet away from the stage, they look stunning. The Maid's love touring the USA. In 2023 they toured starting in Texas in May, making a loop up the East coast and ending in the Midwest where I saw them twice, first at a small club in Detroit and then at Sonic Temple in Ohio. They returned in August and played a killer set at Lollapalooza, then headed West across towards Washington State, down the West Coast and ended at Mexico City.

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

Texas would be perfect! I'm just in Arkansas!

Great reaction. Btw, you probably heard the comparison 1000 times before, but let's make it 1001, about 50 years ago, I met Steve Perry. You look so much like how he looked speaking with me that day.

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

This is not the first time that comparison has been made lol and won't be the last time

Very cool to see someone open to learning more about these wonderful Japanese bands. Japan is so rich with culture and the Rock, Pop & Metal scene is incredible. I can listen to some pop or some pop rock stuff but I do prefer the Hard Rock to that & typically lean more Heavy Metal. The Japanese "rabbit hole" does not have an end or bottom, if you will. The Women in Japan just love rock & metal so it's translating into great music for us to enjoy. My favorite Bands I listen to. Rock & Hard rock: Band-Maid, Koiai, Gacharic spin Metal: Lovebites, Hagane, Bridear, Mardelas, Aldious, Asterism, Nemophila Highly recommended songs/artists 👇👇 These songs will set you up and get you head start with a lot of different bands. Gacharic Spin- Kachi-kachi Yama - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGqVk9hxoZinipc.html Band - Maid - No God - kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4B6l9ydYNzSZpc.html Koiai - Hikaru Utada - "Automatic" (Dirty Loops version) / covered by KOIAI - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKKeo8puaLKnYZM.html Hagane - BlackCult - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fnecx6tvXbC9mLw.html Lovebites - Set the world on fire - kzread.info/dash/bejne/a22u1apvmarFZsY.html Bridear - Still Burning - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGuJsbZ7cdewmJM.html Mardelas - Patriot Anthem - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGWhxqmgidXAk7g.html Aldious - White crow - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJV81cusdLqbfbA.html Nemophila - Rise - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHhnuK96nZCfmaQ.html Asterism - Unravel ("Tokyo Ghoul") - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dY5sw6yJppmXZsY.html

Turn on captions! These are top tier musicians.There are no flaws, only sprinkles of spice.

Glad you liked it, they have quite a range so here are some suggestions if you wanna keep going. All are on their channel For Vocals = Wonderland live For Drums = Freedom live For Bass = No GOD live (the more recent one) For Lead guitar = From now on MV and a good showcase of their range = Manners Blackhole live Other personal Faves = Blooming, Puzzle live, Real Existence Live

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

I've got the first three on my list already lol. I'll add the others, too. Not definite that I will get to all of them in videos, but definitely the majority.

@chrisbergsten1429

2 ай бұрын

I'd add the Yokohama performances of Unleash!!!!! or Don't You Tell Me for vocals - Saiki went extra hard for those.

@madsstavang

2 ай бұрын

Black Hole is their fastest song, 220 BPM.

@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd

2 ай бұрын

Excellent song selections from Mayadel! I’d like to add the visually stunning music video “Secret Maiko Lips.” A “Maiko” is basically a young geisha in training. In the song the MAIDS incorporate traditional Japanese instruments and also wear traditional Maiko outfits and makeup. The song rocks, too! More BAND-MAID please!

I saw Band-Maid in Houston 10/22 Daytona 5/23 and Denver 8/23 BAND-MAID IS THE TRUTH! 😊

The Maids are the best band on the planet. Band Maid doing Band Maid things...

Sh!t, you like Shoe and the maids too? Sweet :D Could I request Blooming for the next reaction?

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

I just did another one going up today, but I can do that one next.

The 5 Band-Maid members are: SAIKI Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock front women... or front men! MIKU Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. KANAMI Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want is more! AKANE Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Try Thrill the song that lauched them, Freedom, Onset and From now on, TBH any thing Band Maid is KILLER

Welcome to the fandom! BTW - most their videos have english CC subtitles! Wait till you see MISA (bassist) switch effortlessly & quikly from slapping to picking that bass I suggest these BM song: Dice, Bubble, Blooming, Influencer, No God (live) & Puzzle (live) I'd also suggest The Warning. They're another all female rock band from Mexico. I suggest these TW songs: Money, Sick, Automatic Sun, Enter Sandman (with Alessia Cara), Evolve (live VMAs) & Dust To Dust (live Teatro)

You have opened the floodgates. They may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative band since the Beatles, and they are top-tier musicians. I saw many of the classic rock bands - Purple, Zeppelin, Queen, Santana, many more, all in their heyday. I’ve seen Band-maid three times and their performances stand up to any of those legendary bands. You are going to get a lot of suggestions. First, a little background on the band: Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 Kanami Tono - Lead guitar, Main composer and arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual shred. The band was struggling early on, and in 2014, even as the label was considering dropping them, they posted the music video for “Thrill” which went viral globally. When they realized what was going on, it gave them the momentum to forge ahead, and they have now done multiple tours of Europe and the U.S. and are building a global fanbase who call themselves the Maidiacs. They have released seven full albums, as well as several EPs, singles and music videos. They have put out around 170 songs, covering a wide variety of styles and sounds, without any duds. They combine a punk vibe with instrumental virtuosity (two things that are often seen as being incompatible), and have done some amazing progressive-rock songs and ballads with a metal edge to them. They toured the U.S. in 2022 and sold out 14 cities in less than 48 hours. They followed it up with a 2023 tour which had to be expanded from their original plans. Their fan base skews heavily to actual practicing musicians. Some of those followed the band to multiple dates and documented everything on youtube-some of the footage is hilarious. I’ve seen them in 2019, 2022 and 2023. Their shows are truly life-reaffirming. So far no announcements of another European tour but it seems likely in 2024. Band-Maid are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio. Everything they have posted from their 10thAnniversary concert in Yokohama is absolute fire-I have bought the DVD and recommend you do too. 33 songs, 3 hours of insanity. You just watched one clip from that concert. Here are more links, to older performances: Freedom (Feb 14 2020) kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHyk16eqfaTJdMo.html Domination (Feb 14 2020) kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5ats6WDnpnYico.html Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) kzread.info/dash/bejne/epely9abiMrPl7g.html Onset (Instrumental-insane!) kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4qmsI-jj7jJYLg.html And an official MV, one of their most popular: Daydreaming (it’s a slower ballad, gorgeous and truly heart-wrenching): kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHeVx7ekoqzaqbw.html If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGiE0cisgbzdnpc.html

Band-maid使ったら軽く1000は超えるぞ しかもhate?だしな 良い選択をしたよ👍

They definitely do live shows here. They often open for other metal bands too.

THANKS FOR REACTING TO MY FAVORITE BAND EVER NEXTTHE WARNING

You have just scratched the surface if the female Japanese hard rock/heavy metal scene. Check out Nemophila, Hanabie, Asterism, Live Bites, Otoboke Beaver, and Nek!

Best rock band on the planet. Keep watching anything live. Roger is the god of Band Maid suggestions. Thanks Roger. Baby Metal don't play their own instruments or write their own songs. They're great at what they do though.

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

Agreed with all of it.

Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).

Thanks for the reaction and comments. A huge shoutout to Roger for spreading the good word about these amazing ladies. Check out From Now On (MV). It'll remove any lingering doubts that you may have about their musicianship. Their levels are world-class as musicians with personalities that are jovial, humble and beyond amiable. Another great live video to check out is called Manners/Black Hole. The juxtaposition of these two songs allow the listener to sample the wide range of musical genre and styles that B-M fans have all come to love.

Huh, the algorithm is pushing this video way more than your other reaction vids. 🤔 I wonder what keys words are making that happen 😂 Good work dude!

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

I have no idea what happened 😂

@bubukittee24

2 ай бұрын

@@thefablesfolly “Japanese” “maids” 😉

@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd

2 ай бұрын

Two words will drive your channel: BAND-MAID. The MAIDIACS follow anything and everything BAND-MAID. Glad you’ve discovered our MAIDS!

if you had the subtitles on no man would ever say "she is speaking to me". This is the most brutal of songs if you were a woman and broke up with a guy. but it still rocks out hard

They did last years Lolla in Chicago , on first up, and they the whole day IIMOH.. The whole set is up on You tube. They nailed it and blew the crowd away. see for yourself. Why not review DOMINATION official live in Tokyo 2020. its got jamming in middle that isn't on the studio clip.

Cool shirt. Used to watch them on Cartoon Network. Remember the theme song? Puffy Ami Umi featuring Guitar Wolf. Guitar wolf is touring the States right now. He'll be in Dallas in a couple weeks. 60 years old and still Jet Rockin' as hard as ever.

@thefablesfolly

Ай бұрын

I love that show lol. I have it on my server.

"she might be a little better than you thought" lol. Kanami is great, and if you listen to more songs she is riffing and soloing for most of the songs but low in the mix. She is also the main composer and has not done a bad song yet

Nice reaction greeting from germany

Welcome to our worldwide club of masters and princesses!

1. You can turn on captions if you want to see the lyrics. And for this particular song, it is definitely worth it. 2. Regarding the maid outfits. They started off all wearing maid outfits. But they have changed to other clothes one by one and now it is only the rhythm guitarist left. The drummer also has some kind of outfit, but it is not a maid one. 3. Regarding live - yes they are best live and their audio technicians are fantastic.

"don't know what they're saying" The video does have closed captioning if you want. Most of their newer videos do. Each is a master at their respective craft and yes they had a 10th anniversary tour last year that came through the US.

Welcome to the BandMaid experience! The greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century. Here's some opinions and facts: •Bass solos are more likely to happen than not. There's a bass solo on their very first video! •Guitar solos are shorter, far shorter than you would like them to be •Unless you are superhuman, you will not/ can not be able to pick up everything they're doing to make that song great on the first listen. •Genre? Genres?? We don' need no stinkin" genre! •You like a hard rocking crazy fast tune? Well how about it done as a slower acoustic version? They do that. •April Fools Day 2019 As a joke they recorded a redo of Secret my Lips with traditional instruments and with lyrics in a Kyoto dialect. MV is stunningly beautiful. •The linchpin member of the band gets the least notice/praise. The Mighty Miku Kobato founder/lead singer steps back to make way for a new more hard rock vocalist. They want her to hold a guitar so she does and learns to play on the fly, performing all the while she's learning. So the person who willed the band into existence, who is the primary lyricist, the only member who sings and plays an instrument most of the time gets the least comments from reactors. Oh yeah she has her own signature model guitar from Zematis (after playing less than 10 yrs) •There is no "I" in BANDMAID. Well ok there is one "I" but my point is the songs are written by BandMaid. Not just Kanami Tono. The highly innovative bass and drum lines are created by Akane and MISA. There are no George songs and John&Paul songs. There are only BandMaid songs. •10 plus years with the same line up. Think about that. •More hooks, riffs and motifs in many songs than most bands have on an album. Check it out. No hyperbole. •Use of puns, wordplay using homophones between Japanese and English are not the exception. They are typical of Kobato's lyrics. •Despite the fact that their LIVE videos are superior to the official studio MV"s the latter are excellent. Funny, graphic, innovative and stunningly beautiful works of art describe what you get with BandMaid's official MV's. •As close to the Beatles in terms of unique persona of the members as any group since the Monkees. MISA is quiet and drinks. Akane is happy and eats, Miku is klutzy and CUTE, Kanami is an airhead who crushes on Saiki and Saiki was the Ice Queen. But the Ice Queen has thoroughly thawed. See Yokohama's Endless Story! Their image is carefully crafted or spontaneous or both. •Many songs have catch phrases or singalong sections to engage the audience. Many songs are in English and Japanese.Most songs are full of joy as well. •They're having a ball. They enjoy performing. They enjoy the fans. They enjoy each other. •Make no mistake, this is not a regular band.

Kanami on lead guitar is one of the best out there. Misa on bass is a total badass

🤘Love, Band Maid!!!🤘

Baby Metal is essentially a corporate band. Created by a corporation and directed by them. Everything about them serves the concepts of modern music of the corporation. Band Maid is the complete opposite. They write and create their own music. They band came together on their own, essentially created by Miku (the rythym guitarist). She worked as a maid in a Japanese maid cafe, something we don't have here. Her idea was something now called "The Gap" in Japan because of this band. Cute girls in maid outfits who just play KICK ASS rock/metal. Band Maid is a phenonemon in concert. I saw them last summer in Salt Lake City of all places and they were just amzingly, incredible. Three hours of mind blowing music. Subscribed to your channel because this was a very insightful reaction for a first timer to BM and I figured your other reactions most likely will be every bit as good. I love the large screen for the performers. This is what we love to see (not just locked into a little corner somewhere). I'm along for your musical journey and can't wait to see where this goes, but I hope it includes some more Band Maid! BTW you can hit the CC button over on the side to get a reasonable english translation to the words if you want.

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the history! And a lot of people keep telling me to turn on the subs, so I'm gonna start doing that. Even though I said I wouldn't lol

@jefffromchicago6321

2 ай бұрын

Actually , technically you kinda have that backwards. It seems that way. Think of Babymetal as a team of experienced professionals run independently of corporate. They are their own division. They are actually pretty organic for Japan. Babymetal were members of a corporate idol group but they needed subgroups. One producer who started in the metal division but had to transfer to the kids division, when the metal shut down, had the idea for Babymetal. Corporate didn't want it and didn't pay for it. But they let him volunteer and do it on his own by calling in favors. Miku worked at a maid cafe owned by the management agency she was signed too. The one that managed the Idol group she was in. And she had the idea for the concept. She got approval and formed the band. It was a few albums before the agency would let them record one of there own songs. So Band-Maid has plenty of corporate oversight. But they've proven themselves and the members are trusted more and more.

The absolutely perform in the US. They were just here in 2023 and 2022 I believe. So they absolute tour the world. They were a little limited like everyone else due to Covid but now, that the mess is over, they are travelling again. I think they will show a little love for their European and South American fans next but they will be back in the US before you know it. They seemingly love performing State side. May I suggest Nemophila if you are into guitar. Also a Japanese all female band. They will make you want to switch from guitar to banjo

One of my favorite reactions to Band Maid.i loved it when you acknowledged Kanami was more than a simple guitarist. Cudo’s to you! Looking forward to more of your insights.

This one will be 1,000 by tomorrow

Great reaction. Thank you. Seen them twice live in U.S. Please keep supporting our Maids.

This video and most of the others on their channel have English subtitles. Just turn on the CC.

OH you have no idea the depth of Band-Maid's catalog. Give it a good look.

Saying “she ain’t a bad bass player” about Misa is like saying “Messi isn’t a bad soccer player” or “Michael Jordan wasn’t a bad basketball player!” 😅😅

Great reaction man but for the love of God, don't pause in the middle of the solos! BM are legends in the making. Generational talent. Rock on 🤘

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

Blame KZread, they give me a certain amount of time before I have to stop or it gets flagged....but I will try harder to edit around it in the future and not pause during the solos lol

@Zirrad1

2 ай бұрын

Left arrow key backs the video up 5 seconds. So speak out when it hits you! Then just back up a bit and let the whole thing wash over all of us. I watch to see how BM hits people when they experience the music for the first time, so let loose! Good reaction, you’re going to have a fun ride.

Good👍comet!Good reaction!👍Next japanese female metal bandl LOVEBITES/「The hammer of wrath」「Thunder vengeance 」「M.D.O」check this songs!🤟

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

I've got Lovebites and Hanabie on my list coming next!

Turn on the subtitles brother

You should give LOVEBITES a try next, Japanese but all lyrics are in English, try either Holy War or Set the World on Fire, I think you will like them to

It does have subtitles, and while you may want her to be singing TO you, with this song you DON'T want her to be singing ABOUT you...

I hope she's not speaking to you. She's saying, "I hate you" and "I don't care if you die out." This is one of those songs where captions really paint a picture.

One thing that a lot of people say that irritates the hell out of Mr is aname. This is just a straight up hard Rock song. Period.

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Check out NEMOPHILA they are heavier than BAND-MAID but just as good and another all girl Japanese band. Try their song AMA-TE-RAS or Rise.

@3:14 Never really understand the Baby Metal comparison from reactors. Baby Metal is a choreographed performance with a good singer and two cute dancers backed by an incredible group of session artists who do not get the accolades they deserve. Band Maid is an actual Rock Band of 5 talented musicians who actually write and play their own music. Not even close to the same thing to be honest.

Baby Metal is an all male band. Anyway Miku still is in maid uniform ❤

"Simple stuff"

You forgot subs!

🥰🤘👍😁🤗🕊👀

Do these 3 Babymetal songs and your subscribers will double... Monochrome live at pia arena BMTH Kingslayer ft BabyMetal live in Tokyo Rondo of Nightmare with Mischiefs of God intro Budokan live

You missed a little bit by not running the sub titles on this song….

Not a bad bass player???? Seriously?

Why don't you watch the MV with English subtitles?

Band Maid do simple stuff.No sir.

🐺LOVEBITES RULES🐺

Babymetal with actual talent.

@jefffromchicago6321

2 ай бұрын

You're wrong on so many levels and Band-Maid would be embarrassed to read your comment. I was living in a music bubble and Japanese music freed me. Then I see in youtube comments fans stuck in a bubble of one band. I don't get it. And competitive fan bases. The groups aren't competitive and they don't want the negative energy. Do yourself a favor my friend. Everyday watch a Japanese group you normally wouldn't. Try my favorite Idol group. Takane no Nadeshiko. Kessen Spirit is a good song.

@powbobs

2 ай бұрын

@@jefffromchicago6321 Pretty much every one of my favorite bands are Japanese. It’s not my fault you prefer circus acts. I’ve known of them for far longer than you from when their fans were mostly men into little girls.

Thats the problem with some reactions...making assumptions about talent when pausing every 15 seconds then finding out how completely wrong you were. Some people love these pauses but I cant see how anyone can make any judgement about a tune when the flow is interrupted throughout. That may be from you being a new reactor and not getting your groove yet. I'll continue to watch your vids to see how you grow. Thanks for taking a moment to listen to the best Rock group in the world...BAND-MAID. Hopefully you'll listen to more of them. I would give you a suggestion on the next track but it doesnt matter.....they are all great. Just go to YT Band-Maid and pick one.......ANY one.

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

KZread makes me pause or my videos get claimed.......so many videos lost................

@jeffreyrigby2387

2 ай бұрын

@@thefablesfolly Dont pay any attention to me. Im just an old coot with a different opinion on how "I" listen to music and sometimes sound very abrupt in my comments. Its your channel and you are just getting started developing your style and format. Im subscribed and will continue to watch your reactions to the greatest band in the world. If you see my comments and it sounds like a lecture just laugh it off because I dont mean to sound rude....thats just my style on certain subjects. All opinion when it comes to music so if I tell you to, "get off my lawn", just flip me off.

"Don't take comments or suggestions"... Take this:👎😆

@thefablesfolly

2 ай бұрын

That's not what I said lol. I said I'd rather do it in Discord. But for now, I'm in the comments and I'm taking suggestions

I know what you mean but Saiki is not “singing to you.” The song is about hating someone. It was motivated by a spate of stories in the Japanese media about relationship breakups. I’m sure Saiki does not hate you. This entire band is made out of 100 percent love. ❤🕊❤🌊❤🦍❤🥷❤👸🏻

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