1st Time Reaction! Band Maid - From Now On

Artist: Band Maid
Song: From Now On
Album: Unleash EP
Year: 2022
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[@k3w1b3an5]

Kanami is the greatest rock music composer on the planet. And she's super cute too.

[@zinoviylubman5553]

Yep!!!

[@zinoviylubman5553]

She is a guitar QUEEN!!!

[@Jonas_S_]

The most adorable little guitar badass Ever!

[@normanweaver7935]

A rock goddess in sensible shoes. And an adorable weirdo

[@user-fd9ds6gh4q]

I keep saying that MISA and Akane are one of the most intuitively brilliant "rhythn sections" in rock and roll!

[@RightManWrongPlace]

So awesome!

[@BRO-HI808]

Another great reaction Master RMINTWP! This song allows all the instruments sing...but Kanami...she was really singing lead. 😂 Master composer making that PRS sing! You have to love Mincho! PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@RightManWrongPlace]

Thank you!!! This song was so fun.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

I do not thing fade-outs is in fashion in Japan. And we are thankful for that!

[@RightManWrongPlace]

That brings me immense joy.

[@mermaidmelodies1492]

Mentioning Neil Peart alongside Akane in the same video is a wonderful comparison, I believe The Ladies of Band-Maid have a similar sense of Musicianship and attention to detail as RUSH did, and it warms my heart to hear it.

[@Davey-Boyd]

The birds on a PRS guitar starting from the nut are: Peregrine falcon Marsh Hawk Ruby Throated Hummingbird Common Tern Coopers Hawk Kite Sparrow Landing Storm Petrel Hawk Landing Screech Owl On A Branch (24-fret models only) No pigeon! But Miku's new signature Zemaitis guitar does have pigeons on the fretboard. They have birds on PRS guitars because they are a tribute to Paul Reed Smith's mum who was an avid birdwatcher.

[@noodlesnoodles1]

Thanx Mr Boyd......i have a PRS 24.....with a Screech Owl on a branch....i thought it was a penguin .....now i see the Screech Owl ....way cooler

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@noodlesnoodles1 Lol! I got a SE Standard 24 (cheap version of a Custom) and some of them birds don't look like birds to me!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

When you give it all & leave nothing behind then you can't ask anymore of yourself. B-M do that with every song because they just love making music :)

[@RogerChance5309]

I’m like that with every request. 🍺😆

[@sugaanessena3143]

@@RogerChance5309 Please never change.😂🍺

[@GaryHolloway-810]

​@@RogerChance5309 That's true.😁👌

[@GaryHolloway-810]

​@@sugaanessena3143What not even to change his clothes? 🤔A smelly Maidiac is still a Maidiac i guess :)

[@RogerChance5309]

@@GaryHolloway-810 🍺😆

[@Raven-ey7mt]

Welcome Masters and Princesses to the best rock band on the planet. These beautiful ladies are in their early 30s now and have been rocking for 10 years with plenty of Solo work from Misa (bass) and Kanami (lead). Drum fills and solos from Akane are killer. The great thing is they always look so happy. Thrill the track that blew them up on the world stage, after a slow start it suddenly went viral outside of Japan after being shown on Facebook (the label was about drop them when this happened in 2015), Domination, Dice, Freedom, Onset, From now on, Without Holding Back, Hate? Are all great tracks and they have an extensive back catalogue (130+ tracks). The 5 Band-Maid members: SAIKI Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. The youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. MIKU Kobato (Me-Ku), "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals and lyricist. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon. I believe she couldn’t play very well when she formed the band and was tutored by Kanami. KANAMI Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 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, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa), "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami. 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! Their Battle Gear as they call it with slight variations are standard French maid outfits for Akane, Miku and Kanami, MISA ditched the French maid outfit early on she started to wear a Chinese inspired maid outfit - in black of course. It's partly how MISA got her nickname 'The Barefoot Assassin'. Well, she always plays barefoot, and Miku joked her outfit was an “assassin maid”. Saiki's outfit is Spanish inspired. Any Maids track always ROCKS as they come for your soul.

[@jjo154]

You're certainly in the right place for this song! ;) Akane is always excellent, but she's insane here.

[@RightManWrongPlace]

So, so, so good!

[@jeffedwards9180]

Kanami's PRS guitar, there are 10 different birds along the fretboard. Peregrine Falcon, Marsh Hawk, Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Common Tern, Coopers Hawk, Kite, Sparrow landing, Storm Petrel, Hawk landing, and a Screech Owl on a branch. The Screech Owl is on the 24-fret models only. The originator, Paul Reed Smith, uses the birds in memoriam to his mother who was an avid birdwatcher. Now just recently, November of 2023, Miku (red rose) debuted her second signature model with Zemaitis at the Yokohama Arena 10th Anniversary show with a guitar that has pigeons/doves on its fretboard. It's funny, Miku's 1st signature model is called the "Flappy Pigeon" where you think that that one would have the birds on the fretboard. Though it has 1 pigeon engraved on the pick guard and the pick guard itself is in the shape of a pigeon.

[@stevehall5128]

Neat! I never knew the story behind the PRS fretbirds before.

[@jeffedwards9180]

@@stevehall5128 Yea, I thought it was the same bird, but in just different poses. not 9 or 10 different ones. The article where I got the info from, says it was while he was building a guitar for Peter Frampton that he first used the birds.

[@martinlangstrom8036]

If you want more instrumentals you MUST listen to Onset. Ofiicial live video. Epic performance if an epic song😎👍

[@RightManWrongPlace]

Already scheduled! Great minds think alike!

[@ranger_a6953]

I don't believe I've ever heard a fade out on their songs. Knowing them, they would only pull it off live just to freak everyone out :)

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Im also a drummer and absolutely love Akane in this.....BUT.....this song is all about the expertise and precision of KANAMI !!!!!!!

[@greylocke100]

On Kanami, the Lead Guitarists, PRS guitar fretboard there are the following birds. Starting from the nut the birds are: Peregrine falcon Marsh Hawk Ruby Throated Hummingbird Common Tern Coopers Hawk Kite Sparrow Landing Storm Petrel Hawk Landing Screech Owl On A Branch (24-fret models only) This is taken from the PRS (Paul Reed Smith) guitars website. On Akane's drum kit, she has played either a 4 piece or a 5 piece drum kit from most of her career. She has used electronic triggers and drums a few times in the past, however she keeps coming back to her basic 5 piece kit with 5-7 cymbals. She will add or remove an X-hat or a Splash depending on the setlist. She has also said that she didn't like a large kit as it separates her from her bandmates and the audience, and she loses the interaction.

[@RightManWrongPlace]

And here I was thinking it was maybe the same bird in different positions or stages of growth or something. That is so awesome!

[@greylocke100]

@@RightManWrongPlace Paul Reed Smith stated in an interview that he chose those birds because they were his mothers favorite birds. I think he said she was a bird watcher, but I can't remember his exact quote.

[@jkkansasband7056]

My Favorite BAND-MAID song since it was released. It cannot be denied. Genius Kanami has the best bass/drums combo joining her to create the best music this generation will know. My generation has a few exceptional bands and BAND-MAID stands right beside them. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Peace. 883

[@tonygriffin_]

Akane is supplied by Tamu, Kanami by PRS guitars, Miku by Zemaitis guitars (including her signature model), MISA by Black Smoker (who just released her signature model) and even Saiki by some big microphone company. There are some YT videos of Miku touring the Zemaitis factory, Kanami trying out some top of the range PRS's as part of their 35th anniversary and also testing a load of pedals. Nice to hear Akane's supreme drum skills being analysed and appreciated - Jimmy Page was impressed enough to ask her for a selfie backstage and that was back in 2016. She is also the happiest drummer on Earth, always smiling and laughing while slamming out note perfect Rock drumming.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Tama. Autocorrect got you again! (Gets me all the time lol)!

[@tonygriffin_]

@@Davey-Boyd Um, yeah, right, it was the, ahem, autocorrect. And definitely not just me getting it wrong!

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@tonygriffin_ Shhhhhh, blame autocorrect!

[@tonygriffin_]

@@Davey-Boyd 😂😉

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Many of us saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. The DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wrapped up at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26 and at Hong Kong. AND they’re writing and recording for their new album! The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups 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! Thx, Luke!

[@jamesgodwin868]

As a non musician,I appreciate the info about drumming. No other reactor has provided it,and I've watched scores of them. Thanks

[@throwaway9389]

Agreed, thanks for the insights on drumming. You might want to give a listen to Manners/Black Hole. Cheers.

[@RightManWrongPlace]

You're so welcome! I appreciate the kind words! I think about drumming all the time. 😅

[@Jackgtd2]

I’ve heard that Akane likes the smaller kit and horizontal cymbals because it lets her more easily interact with the other members and also see the audience. Though they are playing larger and larger venues I feel like they are really a club band at heart and thrive on that up close and personal relationship.

[@stevehall5128]

Akane said in an interview that she doesn't really know exactly how to play a song until they do it for an audience. Which sounds weird knowing that all their parts are carefully worked out in advance; I assume she's talking about pushing or dragging the beat and the intangible magic stuff they're all good at.

[@RightManWrongPlace]

That's totally rad. I love it!

[@BillHallisey]

Good insight into Akane's drum skills and timing. Also, Kanami's guitar is a PRS (Paul Reed Smith) guitar that is famous for it bird inlays on the fretboard. The person who has a pigeon on her guitar is Miku, the rhythm guitarist. The guitar she is playing is a Zemeitas. She is an official spokesperson for Zemeitas and they designed a custom guitar for her called the "Flappy Pigeon" The pigeon is engraved on the silver faceplate of the guitar. It was an expensive limited edition that sold out almost immediately on release. One of my favorite songs by Band-Maid is "Moratorium", there are several official live version of the song on the internet. I believe one of the best is from a performance at the Zepp Tokyo Arena. "Moratorium" is almost universally one of the favorite songs of any Maidiac.

[@RogerChance5309]

Bill! 🍺😁🤘🏻

[@Davey-Boyd]

Miku has a new Zemaitis signature model, it has pigeons on the fretboard! Not announced yet officially but she played it at Yokohama Arena

[@user-fd9ds6gh4q]

Roger, THE MAN!!!!!

[@user-fd9ds6gh4q]

That's some cool info on Miku's guitar!!!!!

[@user-dp6yb4fq1f]

ありがと～😊

[@RightManWrongPlace]

Thank you for being here!!

[@elliott8339]

Thanks for the reaction and comments. Masterclass musicians showing their chops. It's crazy to think they're even better now. These ladies continue to improve relentlessly as both individual musicians and as a band. We Maidiacs are the beneficiaries. Onset and Without Holding Back are also very popular instrumentals that you might find worthy of a review. Until next time...Cheers!

[@VegetaRabbit]

Glad you enjoyed this song. Akane never seems to get tired, even performing a 3+ hour concert without missing a beat. At concerts, Miku often introduces Akane as half-human, half-gorilla or just a gorilla. Kanami pushed her to 220bpm in the song BLACK HOLE and she pulled it off. Besides playing this song they also wrote it including the string sections. When they did the song "Sense", the anime studio wanted an orchestral beginning, so Kanami started learning classical composition to write it, and now she can throw in these little orchestral parts when she wants.

[@chrisegbertky]

Cool reaction!

[@RightManWrongPlace]

Thank you so much! :D

[@Prober61]

I need to save this in a text file so I can just copy and past this. Band-Maid's genre is Band-Maid. They do Band-Maid things. It's hard rock mixed with metal, punk.pop, alt, pop punk prog with Jazz and Blues and rap just for seasoning. Don't try to put them in a box.

[@RightManWrongPlace]

I dunno...music has genres, I'm open to anywhere they want to take me, but I can try to be descriptive!

[@MnPofBM]

Where is my ….ON SET….?? Btw BAND-MAID do all so don’t worry about Hard Rock

[@Greg-om2hb]

What a great composition guitarist KANAMI. I can’t think of any other Rock instrumental that carries on this long without becoming boring. It takes you through an emotional arc as capably as any song, with her incredible guitar lines connecting with the heart as effectively as a vocal. AKANE’s drumming is brutal, but incredibly precise. She plays with great deftness and, dare I say, a light touch. Her footwork displays a similar deftness and precision. More hard-hitting BAND-MAID OMVs: WARNING, AFTER LIFE, RINNE, SENSE.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live four times with this MV quality in Japan and dropped my jaw four times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their recent three US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄

[@Oedwak]

With most reactors I'll watch the first reaction to one of my favorite bands but after that probably just enough to give a view and a like. You are one of the rare ones I'll watch every video to the end because you have interesting and meaningful things to say. Keep up the good work. Subscription earned. Oh, and if you like the heavier stuff you might try some Nemophila for another very entertaining group of ladies from Japan. I'll be here regardless!

[@RightManWrongPlace]

I really, really appreciate you!!! Such kind words! Lately I've been in a groove with some bands I'm enjoying (BM being one of them of course) but who knows what the future holds...thanks for being along for the ride!

[@tibornogradi3432]

Akane Hirose is one of the world's greatest drummers. Hmm. That's a strong statement... But... Fuck it. This is. :)

[@RogerChance5309]

Ohh Band Maid catalog! 🍺🥴🤘🏻

[@danmolnar402]

When i first heard Akane, I was impressed by how even handed she is in power and it reminded me of Mike Portnoy who is super even handed.

[@MusicMike747]

I heard a couple early career Maid songs and thought they were adorable and had a great rock sound. A fun little band with some decent material. And then I saw this. I hope you continue with your journey. You’re a musician and you have the skill and knowledge to absorb more from a song than a casual listener. Band Maid rewards people like you. For drummers, I always recommend “Warning!” The official music video is great. You like drum fills? That’s your jam.

[@user-wu8of2lp2o]

Single stroke roll verses double stroke roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thisismadness6962]

Kanami is great at writing endings. Check out Blooming, if you haven't already.

[@stevehall5128]

Come to think of it, an ending is just a transition to silence, and we know that they're really good at transitions. I do love fade-outs that reward the listener with hidden gems when you keep listening. There's an Elvis Costello & the Attractions track on *Imperial Bedroom* where Bruce Thomas is throwing in incredible bass craziness that you can't really hear without headphones as the music recedes into the distance.

[@sugaanessena3143]

Kanami🥰took the vocals in her own hands in this one.

[@JuanSan66]

Masterpiece...❤

[@kennogawa6638]

Akane and Misa played together in music school before joining Band-Maid making them a great rhythm section.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Po! 🕊️

[@daaaaaave]

The lack of fade outs and Akane’s smaller kit are both products of the fact that they’re a live band first and foremost. I love Akane’s drumming, and I think part of it is because of her smaller kit. She has to be creative to do more with less, so she’s always interesting to focus in on. It’s ruined a lot of other music for me, because the drums are so boring in comparison.

[@DAVID-io9nj]

I would speculate the definite endings of their songs is also due to Kanami's classic music background. To me fade outs means the composer could not resolve the composition.

[@KarstenThorsen]

I believe the size of Akane's kit is mostly by choise. She has stated that a big kit makes her feel isolated from the other members of the band, and she does not like that. This does fit her personality (and besides 'Hengao' would be difficult with a big kit)

[@zer0tzer0]

Please don't talk over any of the Girl's Solos. It's the Cardinal Rule for Reactors. There's even a T-Shirt for it. It says, "Shut Up. Kanami is Speaking".

[@RightManWrongPlace]

I'll try to reel it in. 😬

[@_DriveTime]

I don't think they like fade outs either. There are none in the whole discography.

[@RightManWrongPlace]

Yessssss!