2 for 1 BAND-MAID REACTION | Puzzle (Official Live Video & Acoustic live at Zepp Tokyo 2018)

[@jeffreykuska7877]

I keep saying to myself, “these ladies are special”. Not just a band❤

[@thevikingbuddha]

Agreed.

[@Davey-Boyd]

The song is about falling in love with a married man and all the deceit and lies that entails. She mentions the small things he leaves at her home and "I don't care what number I am". The rock version is sang with bitterness and resentment, like an argument, while the acoustic is sang with heartbreak and despair. In my humble opinion it's a masterpiece of composition and execution. Kanami tends to compose songs on piano initially, so stripping the full song down back to the acoustic would of been natural to her.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@Davey-Boyd Cool, thanks for that. Knowing that gives the song so much more meaning.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I wonder if his name is Vi King & he's Buddha?🤔

[@thevikingbuddha]

@GaryHolloway-810 😂

[@brunobryant4846]

Nice 👍🍻

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

​@@thevikingbuddhaWhatever it is, it's definitely a "he's just not that into you" song. 😁

[@killiansred1000]

Kanami is a musical genius and very humble. She allows other members to make their contributions even happy some songs will be “cooler” when they’re done. She’s an original.

[@JayDeeMC]

Want more acoustic? Definitely try Sayonakidori, both regular live and acoustic. They're both great to listen to, and a bit different than what you'd normally see with Band-Maid.

[@BM4-Life]

Not many reactors venture down this pigeon hole glad you are taking this extra step to see how great this band really is. 😊

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you.

[@davidmejia7908]

One of the best example of their talent in writing and performing as well as the variety of style and ability to convey emotion without having to communicate linguistically. Sheer musical muscle and talent.

[@frankbrunner4902]

Saiki needed lungs of steel in this one. And the guitar work is insane.🤩

[@killiansred1000]

Lungs of a balloon. Lots of expansion needed and a strong diaphragm to push the air out.

[@BillHallisey]

Same melody, same lyrics, BUT with two completely different feel and emotions. These two videos prove that Saiki is an incredible vocalist. These five young Japanese women have SO MUCH talent that when you go to one of their live concerts, you realize that you ARE in the presence of musical greatness!

[@curtisi4403]

Nice that you did both versions and in their proper manner. From Kanami on a solo rampage throughout the group version to grabbing your emotions in the acoustic. I am totally impressed with Saiki's performance while seated. The atmosphere was so full yet left you wandering what's next. Mincho is such a genius. Loved your review.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@curtisi4403 Thanks very much.

[@grahamreed8774]

You are correct- the acoustic songs are completely re-worked by the genius that is Kanami. They did a 14 song acoustic show on-line concert in Dec 2021 and released a CD of the show. All the songs had been released as electric studio versions first. Some individual songs from this show are available on their Official Video site- Catharsis and Sayonakidori. Great reaction, Thanks (UK).

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@grahamreed8774 Thank you.

[@skrrytch]

That acoustic concert was really special. 'No god' is my favourite acoustic song from that session while I don't like the album version 😅

[@unmadaEijfferts-tg9hp]

A very good sign that you were nervous at the beginning of the song. You are aware of their brilliance now, so it comes close to the excitement of unveiling another masterpiece. Your reactions are giving honour to this miraculous band, thank you so much.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks very much. I really appreciate that.

[@sugaanessena3143]

💜💛❤💙💚 Two kinds of perfections. Still DAYDREAMING of a Saiki/Kanami sideproject. I don't mind 2 in 1 videos, please do Sayonakidori the same way.

[@johnverley1739]

I was looking forward to your next reaction. Manic Mincho guitar will never get old. This is one of the few bands in the world whose songs never grow old, in fact IMO they are like fine wine that only gets better over time. But you can’t drink them course… thanks Viking Budda!

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

No matter what venue or band format, Band-Maid always brings something unexpected and special to the eyes and ears... and heart! 💝🎀 Thx, V-Bud!

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@TomClark-Futoura You're welcome.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Puzzle is beautiful!

[@Kevin6059]

An incredible song no matter which version you pick. I always find myself holding my breath during the acoustic version because they didn't put anywhere in there for poor Saiki to breathe!

[@PaulEngineer]

Five Maids in a band Gifts of nature, soaring sounds Puzzle pieces fit (Band haiku #32)

[@rRobR]

Thank you VB, yea, Kanamis' mind is Music, all songs start on the accoustic or piano

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@rRobR I hoped that was the case. Thanks.

[@ichichu]

This will always be my favorite Band-Maid song!

[@Gunkan22]

I’ve watched Puzzle acoustic 20+ times and have teared up every time. You just sat through it with giant smile on your face. You are not human. I think you are an Ai robot sent to steal our beloved Pigeon. I’ve got my eye on you. Haha. Looking forward to you reacting to our Pigeon’s Sayonakidori and the documentaries.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@Gunkan22 😂

[@pappapata]

I love my Maids to 👌😀❣

[@dennisthemenace671]

BAND-MAID is Amazing no matter what they do .

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

Hearing your doing the doc series got an instant sub from me. And yes I highly suggest listening to the originals before the acoustics in the format like you did here. Also, I'm sure you've been told this already but, freedom live is a must listen for drummers... I'll leave it at that lol. Keep the band maid stuff coming please. Loving your reactions! And welcome!

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930 Thank you very much.

[@joeking6763]

You should look at this the other way around. Usually KANAMI writes the melody (MIKU does the lyrics) in an acoustic format and then AKANE and MISA bring their parts up to it and they all collaborate until it becomes a proper rock song. Either way BAND MAID is impressive!

[@TlanImass]

I actually had goosebumps when you started the acoustic version. Try their song "Sayonakidori". The album version LIVE is in Instrumental Maid's KZbin channel while the acoustic version is in Band-Maid's official channel. Thanks! Sayonakidori is an amazing song. (Dang, I realize that I or someone else might have said something about Sayonakidori already.) 😁

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@TlanImass Yeah, I think 1 or 2 might have mentioned it 😂

[@jjo154]

And he can find out how amazing Miku is. 😉

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@thevikingbuddha Little known Maidiac fact : Dyk that when Tlanlmass hears "Puzzle" acoustic even his geese get human bumps?

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@GaryHolloway-810 😂

[@jjo154]

@@GaryHolloway-810 🤣🤣🤣

[@mkoose]

Yes for the documentaries obviously ! And Yes for two songs in on reaction if it fits the bill. There are some songs that are made for a comparison or were it just makes sense to hear/watch them together.

[@gaborberkes468]

They are just genius,song written, instrumental skills, emotional... They all Big Master all in they individual way's.The acoustic version same as a good old wine keep breathing and you can taste the all small details,taste the emotional...all break and silent have a meaning... How incredible good they are... it's insane.Nice reaction 👍

[@thevikingbuddha]

Agreed. Thank you.

[@jsellitto]

Great reaction Viking. Band-Maid can be just as powerful acoustically, in an artistic sense, as they are using full electric instruments. They have other acoustic songs worth checking out and watching them along with the full electric version would make for some great video reactions.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@jsellitto Thank you.

[@BusterVentura08]

Like I said before, these girls are magic. There's something special about them. I've seen the twice in concert and I'd see them again and again if I can. You'll love the mini docs. If you think you love them now, wait til after the docs. Can't wait to see the reactions.

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Another great job, Viking Buddha. How are they going to make an acoustic version of a song with so much instrumentality? They're going to strip all that away and forget it and sit out there alone and vulnerable. It takes guts and talent. Thanks for the reaction!

[@thevikingbuddha]

You're welcome.

[@keimahane]

Great reaction, Band Maid seems to always surprise us. Looking forward to your reactions to the docs, they are very well done.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@keimahane Thank you. First one is dropping in a couple of days.

[@cius2112]

Absolutely love multiple version reactions.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@cius2112 Great, I'll keep doing it then.

[@dx6479]

Just a masterpiece.

[@normanweaver7935]

Throughout this performance, Saiki repeatedly tells me, "Don't cry." It never works... You spoke of the difference in her voice, and it's worth mentioning that at the Zepp Tokyo show, Saiki was about 9 months in recovery from vocal cord polyp surgery, as near as I can tell from a quick search for dates. Also highly recommend the companion piece to this acoustic performance, "Anemone." Together they made me fall deeply in love with her voice when I was early in my Band-Maid journey

[@kieranbuffini8632]

❤🧡💛💚💙🤘🤘🤘🤘Best band in the world.

[@philproffitt8363]

You're deep in the pigeon hole now...greased walls ensure you can never leave. EVERY track brings a new twist to their story. I think for a moment: How lucky these 5 are to have found their very best colleagues and unwittingly created their own genre...Maid Rock. Deep emotions surface TBH ❤👍 Your journey is gettin GOOD 😁

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@philproffitt8363 Thank you.

[@normanweaver7935]

And how lucky we are

[@garylai363]

I'm excited for how much Band Maid you still have yet to discover! It's worth checking out the accompanying song to the Puzzle acoustic, which is Anemone. The Puzzle/Anemone acoustic from Zepp 2018 had become somewhat legendary in Band Maid fan circles. There isn't an official MV or live video of Anemone, but they have been performing it again more recently. You can always check out the album version as well. They actually did Anemone acoustic with Saiki and Kanami again at the Yokohama 10 year anniversary show. As for which came first, in this case and most cases with their acoustic versions, the band version came first, and when the decide to do something special, Kanami will rearrange the songs and they get to work learning the song again! There are a few official videos from their Christmas acoustic concert that are all fantastic as well.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you, I'll check it out.

[@RahimRahmat]

Ah! Puzzle!! Smart move doing both as a single reaction, I must say! For the Official Live version (more than most of their other songs IMHO), you really need to hear the song 6 times, and on different listens concentrate individually on the following (in no particular order) :- a) (Edit) Kanami's (end edit) Lead guitar b) Miku's Rhythm guitar (this is the song I will show anyone if said person dares to argue about Miku's skills as a rhythm guitarist). c) MISA's Bass guitar d) Akane's Drums e) Saiki and Miku's vocals f) Overall If you really do that, you will realize how brilliant the song is really structured (and how damn skillful everyone seriously is). Truly amazing. Then there is the acoustic version..... Kanami demonstrates that this song is equally effective as an solo acoustic piece. All she needs to make this top-tier is her beloved Saiki, who proceeds to play her part well and tug at our emotional heartstrings. Kanami backing Saiki up with her angelic voice is amazingly brilliant and makes this song heart-breaking when you read the lyrics while listening. One would think they were playing a totally new song the way this went. Band-Maid are nothing short of brilliant.

[@VEGERRO]

Error in point a)

[@thevikingbuddha]

Yeah, I've already been listening to the song more since recording this.

[@RahimRahmat]

@@VEGERRO Eeeeks!! I wanted to say Saiki's vocals first, changed my mind, then mixed it up! Thanks for the heads up mon!

[@customhouseyears]

Try Sayonakidor Acoustic version im sure you will be impressed. Im a 70s Rocker/Prog Rocker and this band are a blessing❤

[@interstellardave]

To me Band Maid perfectly exemplifies something that Andy Edwards (prog-rock drummer & KZbinr) recently said. To paraphrase he said that, contrary to what people always say, music is objective, not subjective. What someone likes, or doesn’t, is subjective, and debatable, but the quality of a song, or a band is not. Some songs and bands are better than others, which I’ve always thought. To me Band Maid is objectively good… great, even.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Agreed.

[@schelin1447]

Kanami is one of a kind! What a genius, you will find that out in the documentaries! Nice reaction!

[@thevikingbuddha]

Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing that.

[@785boats]

every time i see these videos, I find myself willing saiki to breath. And the angelic backing vocals from Kanami are just sublime.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@785boats Yeah, I know what you mean.

How can this powerful song get any better? Saiki: Hold my heart

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks so much for sharing! Their acoustic version is beautiful too!

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@tamotsuish you're welcome

[@zer0tzer0]

I wish the Classic BAND-MAID version of 'Puzzle' was still on KZbin, but you have to go to Bilibili for that.

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

Double shot Band Maid every Tuesday and Thursday

[@EliseAutoXr]

Puzzle is a fantastic song in both versions, I love them both. I never want the acoustic version to end, I'm always sad when it stops. For these types of reactions, you might try Smile and Smile acoustic... there are many you can chose from. Thank you for sharing your reaction.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Nice one. Thanks.

[@dennisacarter4332]

Another great reaction! Don’t change!

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks Dennis.

[@rockyetsx70]

I always tell new Band-Maid listeners that you need to listen to at least 5 random song selections to get a sense of how broad their musical stylings are. The musical style and the genre is Band-Maid. And yes, every new song will be your fave until the next song. The result of having so many formally trained musicians in the group. Speaking of Different, have a listen to that song as well. And when you think you're getting a sense of what they do, have a listen to their April Fool's prank album Band-Maiko and the videos Secret Maiko Lips and Gion Cho to be blown away again.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Riffmaster Kanami Tono coupled with lyrics by Miku and often, Saiki.

[@drogonr9318]

I've been listening to this song now for 4 years, and I still don't get tired of it. This live version however is not my fav - that would belong to the Studio Coast recording (it's a cleaner mix and easier to hear the guitarwork; it's also the version that most folks reacted to prior to this Tokyo Garden version - def worth checking out). Some Band-Maid songs seem to strike fans in a special way - and there's a lot of variation among the songs depending on the fan - but Puzzle has been one of the special ones for me. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@patron40silver]

I like the SC version better, too, for the same reason you mentioned plus Miku's angelic backing vocals are much more prominent.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you for the suggestion, I'll check it out.

[@G-man_810]

From Band-Maid’s hardest rocking song to their most emotionally arranged one. Yes…the two song format is great. They have quite a few acoustic versions of their songs you can do this with. The documentaries will give you better insight on their personalities. 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks. Saiki doc reaction will be dropping in a couple of days.

[@かなかな-j2g]

良い配信です。 彼女達の素晴らしさが解ります。

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you.

[@geoffb5]

I wrote this awhile back about "Puzzle." "Puzzle," is a song sung by a woman who has fallen completely in love with a cheating husband who will never leave his wife for her. She knows this love will destroy her, that she will never be happy again, but she can't stop loving him. The electric version is sung with bitterness about her situation. In the acoustic same song, same words, different arrangment. This version is full of sadness, regret, longing, desperation. It's heartbreaking and heartbreakingly beautiful. Even not understanding the words by the end you just want to comfort Saiki and tell her you'll do anything to make her feel better.

[@philproffitt8363]

And I just love how later...Saiki wrote the lyrics for 'Hate?' Which are like the wife's perspective if she found out 🙊 Such a superb band 👌💪❤

[@BillHallisey]

The Band-Maid On-Line Christmas 2021 Acoustic Okyu-Ji took their rock songs, then stripped them down for just that acoustic set. The have released several of the songs from that acoustic Christmas Okyu-ji on their KZbin Channel for review by reactors. All of the songs are worth watching.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Great, thanks.

[@tk72231968]

It's not often you get to hear Kanami's voice. Such a shame, it's beautiful. So much talent in the entire band. A real hidden gem. The documentaries are really good and worth a watch. I have so much more appreciation for the band after watching those.

[@thevikingbuddha]

It is beautiful. The 1st documentary will be released in a couple of days.

[@armynurseboy]

Kanami's voice reminds me of 90s alt-pop singers like Lisa Loeb or Julianna Hatfield.

[@JayDeeMC]

It's interesting that Kanami's actually a trained vocalist. I don't remember if she was training to be a singer before she even picked up the guitar. I think she was.

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

Yes Viking Buddha this is the path!

[@theohof2204]

Beautiful renditions of a mighty song. Saiki in peak form both times, and then vocally backed first by Miku, then by Kanami in an absolutely stunnning way. Can it get any better? In my book - no. What a treasure this band is.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@theohof2204 I'm not sure it can either.

[@pitamaid]

😍🤘🔥🔥

[@dahnawa1957]

After the biographies? Next up in your journey: Band Maid’s alter ego … Band Maiko

[@こばとみく]

ANSAN- their must underrated, underplayed, little known but most exquisite of songs blending traditional Japanese music with modern rock and sung in Kyoto Geisha dialect. A once-in a lifetime song. There's no video alas.

[@armynurseboy]

Ansan vs Anemone....

[@normanweaver7935]

@@armynurseboy plus Anemone acoustic. Oh, my

[@BM4-Life]

9:19 you can never prepare for Puzzle (Acoustic) 😊

[@1194072212]

What disappoints me with this version is that is the music box intro was cut. Though you briefly heard it at the beginning, the music box intro is actually 1:23 long. I'm guessing part of the reason was so they could set up for the acoustic songs that followed, but I believe there was another reason. We all know that any version of Puzzle is about the heartbreak of a women in love with a man she will never have (likely married). Already aware of that when I first heard the acoustic version, with the extended music box intro, I envisioned a grown woman laying on her bed, dressed up with nowhere to go, looking at the little ballerina spin around in the pink jewelry box, she's had ever since her early childhood, as the music box played. Probably something she was always fascinated with as a child and brought her so much happiness as she dreamed that she was the ballerina. At the end of the intro, the music box slowly comes to a stop, as does the spinning ballerina. She is again reminded that being the ballerina was just a childhood dream. A dream just like her hopes of being with this man forever. Everytime I hear the extended music box intro, I seem to always get something in my eyes, even before Kanami strums the guitar for the first time.

[@thevikingbuddha]

You have a good imagination.

[@1194072212]

@@thevikingbuddha, I know too many heartbroken women.

[@_JimS]

The LIVE version is proof Saiki can breath through her eyelids like the lava lizards of the Gallipolis islands.......Lol! Lots more acoustic ahead for you. They did a PPV show on Dec.25th 2021. A few of their songs from that show are on their YT channel. My suggestion is always do the music video before the LIVE version, and music/LIVE before the acoustic...but yes do both in one reaction is awesome.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks

[@kieranbuffini8632]

Please do both versions of Sayonakidori you will be amazed and flabbergasted 🙏💙💙💙

[@thevikingbuddha]

Yep, that's on my list.

[@wanderleyjesus6772]

It is a good idea to put side by side the electric and acoustic version. Sayanakidori is another one that you may to this.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks

[@johnarksey9460]

"Sayonakidori" needs the same treatment - original live version followed by acoustic - hint, this one has a bit of a twist

[@tonygriffin_]

I rate Kanami's compositional skill very highly (sorry, Mozart, but the 18th century was ages ago...and I do prefer her scores for quintets and quartets) and these two performances are a fine example of her genius. First she writes PUZZLE and then adapts its driving energy into an emotional, subtle blend of guitar and voices - and Kanami's vocal harmonies are outstanding against Saiki's moving main vocals. It's just coming up to the 3rd anniversary of the streaming of their acoustic set (on xmas day 2021), where Kanami took 14 songs and adapted them for acoustic, creating pieces for all the band to play together as well as for various combinations of trios and duos. There are 2 songs from it available on their YT channel - CATHARSIS, with all the band performing, and the incredible performance of SAYONAKIDORI by Miku on guitar and vocals, MISA on electric bass and Akane on drums - and vocal harmonies! PS SAYONAKIDORI is my favourite Japanese word, meaning 'Nightingale' but translating, very beautifully, as SA (small) YO (dawn/night) NAKI (singing) DORI (bird).

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Sayonakidori acoustic next, Po! 🕊️

[@thevikingbuddha]

Soon

[@miqoto]

Recommend studio(baseline so you can hear what was changed), then live, instrumental, then maybe special versions

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks

[@brunobryant4846]

It's not what I was expecting - yep that's the gorgeous Maids for ya, how the fck this band hasn't conquered the world yet is beyond me, but I have no doubts they will Po 👍🍻

[@thevikingbuddha]

Agreed.

[@PaulEngineer]

While I can't claim to have written it first, I am fond of thinking... "Breathe Saiki! Breathe!" Even in the acoustic you see Saiki sometimes support her diaphragm with her right hand.

[@Greg-om2hb]

You will love KOBATO’s performance as she plays acoustic guitar and sings SAYONAKIDORI in their acoustic 2021 Christmas concert. Compare to the original, hard-rocking version (audio only). Just for fun, here’s a live performance of SAYONAKIDORI from San Francisco, in 2022 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWKmdXyugtqmZtksi=Ymliu9xYNYcwev0h

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Viking Buddha, sir, BAND-MAID's Yokohama 10th anniversary performance closed with the song ENDLESS STORY which was an appreciation tribute to their fans at the venue and to those listening who couldn't attend. I really hope you consider listening to this special live offering. Many thanks for enjoying and reacting to my number one 5 talented ladies, BAND-MAID. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKUqmCIh7uXbZI

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@LawrenceCox-bv9zt It's on my list so I'll get there.

[@gush44]

You need to add Anemone and Awkward live 2017-11-24 on your playlist .

[@thevikingbuddha]

Already on there. Thanks.

[@skrrytch]

Sayonakidori 😊

[@polskabob359]

Yay ohrenje docs

[@johancoetser906]

Like your new style

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@johancoetser906 Thanks

[@jasonnord785]

Now you need to be exposed to Band-Maid as Band-Maiko. Your mind will be blown!

[@armynurseboy]

Studio Puzzle is an argument. Acoustic Puzzle is a lament.... I recommend doing the 2fer reactions if there are 2 different versions of the song (studio vs Acoustic, or studio vs live) or if they released double official video (like they did during COVID). That way you can do an immediate compare/contrast.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Cool, thanks.

[@akatzukianlun]

Do you want to see the acoustic version of "Day Dreaming' with Saiki on piano??😂😂

[@thevikingbuddha]

Hell yes!

[@ericifune5543]

@@thevikingbuddha The CD of the May acoustic concert is currently available. Only on preorder for fan club members.

[@akatzukianlun]

@thevikingbuddha kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn-VoX1rgcxpbsksi=dLBVbB1TUWkluhTb

[@thevikingbuddha]

@akatzukianlun Thank you.

[@akatzukianlun]

@@thevikingbuddha welcome.. Anything else you want to see?? Btw.. I hope you can do a reaction video of my favorite bandmaid song. " awkward" live @ Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017.. Tnx

[@MVDRAMABLACKWITTE]

Please react to the documentaries of each of the band maid girls Saiki: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnrZlKl3lst7adk Akane: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5fbeqyLo8x7mpo Misa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6ilgoOga7mUmLs Kanami: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oni2Zn6LZ7hlepI and the band leader with 3 videos Miku Kobato part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2HHioiif5p4bJI part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbVlKeCh82afqc part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIq6hqOqo9GIitE sure you like it and appreciate it more than Band Maid important to see it in that order

[@thevikingbuddha]

I have already recorded the Saiki one, it will be released in a couple of days.

[@MVDRAMABLACKWITTE]

@@thevikingbuddhaThank you very much, by the way they are all incredible, but the one I like the most is Miku Kobato, who is the leader and who founded Band Maid.

[@Greish-esquire]

🕊👀❤🥃

[@akatzukianlun]

SAYONAKIDORI pls..

[@thevikingbuddha]

I'll be getting to it soon.

[@chrisegbertky]

I'm pretty sure Kanami composes on the piano or keyboard initially.

[@thevikingbuddha]

That's interesting.

[@bocatampere]

Kanami has great voice but not so into singing. I think they mentioned that She also has perfect pitch 🔥❤️

[@VEGERRO]

In some documentary I saw Kanami giving a note to tune a guitar with her voice and Miku calls her a human tuning fork.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

The only Puzzle is why such an awesome band as BAND-MAID still haven't dominated the world yet. Justin Bieber has 74M subs so that's 74M idiots accounted for.😂

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Tell me about it!

[@jjo154]

Am I the only one who's never heard him?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jjo154 You must have heard his dreaded name at some point? I'm in the club of not knowing a single song by him.🤷‍♂️

[@RahimRahmat]

Ah! A non-Belieber I see!! He's not all that bad you know. He's just not going to make it in my top ten list anytime soon.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@RahimRahmat Lol. I like that. I would wear a t-shirt with "I'm a non Belieber" on it with pride.😁

[@donaldbohn3183]

But that's fine with me....

[@Lillywhite]

You do what you want, it's your channel. Personally I always enjoy the MV then Live dynamic when its done. We've heard all these songs multiple time already and are here to join you on your ride after all.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Good point well made.

[@kirilkirilov7185]

You need to go to one of the Asian platforms such as "billi-billi" and react to the whole concert from Zepp Tokyo 2018!!! the same way you do The Warning now))) that's an epic live performance, and I promise you - you will be mesmerized. The Brobdingnagian chandelier they put on the stage))) awesome)))) Other than that, Puzzle is their most progressive song, and it is my favorite one. I know opinions vary, but quite frankly, I don't care how much awesomeness they can bring - Puzzle still remains my song)))

[@thevikingbuddha]

Yeah, I'll have to look into that.

[@realdocloco]

Trivia: Kanami don't like to sing. When she was playing solo before Band-Maid, she decided that as a songwriter, she had to learn how to sing properly ... so she did. But she only sing when she really has to (despite having a wonderful and sweet voice) ... or if it's for Saiki 😉. Next acoustic reaction should be the other half of the band ... so Sayonakidori acoustic!

[@thevikingbuddha]

Interesting

[@yolandria]

Another great song they did during that same show was " Anemone". Just like "Puzzle" both versions sound completely different. Would be another great 2 for 1 vid.

[@MusicMike747]

On your own, you just reacted to the perfect Band Maid double feature. Usually, someone has to recommend this pair, but it seems you were compelled by the Maid Magic 🪄 ❤ The documentaries may seem like a longer time investment now, but I guarantee you will come to the end of each episode with, “it’s over already?”