Back for MORE!! | BAND-MAID - DICE (REACTION!!!)

[@TheGrumpyNerd]

Lol. Copyright claim again. This is why I’m moving fully to twitch. Come follow me. I stream for three hours. All music. All requests. No bullshit copyright claims!

[@monke-mk5]

Feels bad man. You really should check out "daydreaming" tho...

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

I just don't understand it doesn't happen to anyone else there's a guy in the UK that's reacted to absolutely everyone of their songs without any trouble at all. I hate to say it but it might be the country you live in. Other people don't interrupt or skip parts of the song and I'm sure you are aware of how many people are reacting to Band Maid all over the world so you are definitely being singled out for special treatment.

[@TheGrumpyNerd]

Stephen Chigwidden I see. It’s because I’m not a big channel. Has to be.

[@TheGrumpyNerd]

Stephen Chigwidden that’s why I love my twitch show. It’s all music three or four hours. Super interactive, and no bs

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

@@TheGrumpyNerd no I don't think its that most of the reaction channels aren't big. Usually the best way to increase subscribers is to start reacting to Baby Metal and stay away from anything not live because amuse entertainment are completely mental, I think they would prefer it iff no one had ever heard of their product. Band Maid except for a couple of songs they did for tv shows although the just released rinne is being reacted to by every man and his dog, and ofcourse Nightwish have their own army and they bring a lot of traffic to a channel. The great thing about Nightwish fans is that they are not scared off the comments are already numerous and they are friendly. It could be that Google is upset with your country or a national security agency or agreement all sorts of stuff happens. Here in Australia even iff something gets taken down we sometimes still get it because the government won't allow anything to be taken down for 2 years after posting so that they can track people who commit crimes. Your just really unlucky. You can probably blame Jordan Peterson (My son just bought his book to read on the plane).

[@stimproid]

The song they released a few days ago called "Rinne".....is going to absolutely tear your face off!!! 😁

[@cometxcosmos]

TheBrabon1 most likely because they are very japanese

[@ktosdad]

They released a new video last week called Rinne (Reincarnation) , it's a killer tune that I think you'll like. Puzzle (live) is another rocker.

[@puffdadico6063]

victorlieng99 yap, your comment is exactly what I was going to comment almost word by word!! Reincarnation (輪廻) is another mind blowing song and is now becoming my favorite. Puzzle is equally awesome!!

[@band-maidfan2176]

"Musicianship wise, they're really amazing" That's what I kept telling people. They're not just looks!

[@nem447]

Everything you need to know about _'Band-Maid'_ is onstage! They are one of the best rhythm sections playing today, period. Chur from NZL, po.

[@nem7533]

Amen, & chur.

[@sacluvsBM]

"Winning or losing l'm playing again" and "Seize the moment."- Saiki

[@armynurseboy]

Band-Maid has a formula for their sound: banging riffs, catchy chorus, shredding solos and fills all with a healthy helping of punk, hard rock, funk, metal and yes, pop. Kinda why they appeal to a wide audience.

[@lurkmerchant]

Throwing in some clever riffs, weird arrangements to add extra layers - is what makes them special.

[@ramahida1529]

Band Maid - Domination. Such a great song

[@outwest1014]

Yes they are professionally trained, Miku (band founder, rhythm guitar, lyricist) come out the Jpop system; Kanami,(lead guitar, song writer) Piano at age 6, college training, though she has degrees in Economics & Marketing, Akene (drummer) and MISA (always in caps), (bass) are from the Tokyo School of Music and piano from 6 yo. As to age they are in their late twenties and the band was put together in 2013. Their breakout was when one day they checked KZbin and Thrill, first MV, had 3 million views. The majority of the views US and Europe hence tours in the west with Japan catching up after the rave reviews from the US and Europe. Expect them to tour in the west in 2020.

[@outwest1014]

OOPs, Saiki as little girl sang karaoke in bars, but at 14-15 started professional voice training I believe at Amuse Entertainment. From which she joined Band-Maid.

[@outwest1014]

OOPS! left out Saiki, she pretty has sang since a little girl, but started professional voice training at about 14-15. Last to join band and at her audition they didn't tell she was to wear a maid costume.

[@sacluvsBM]

That is exactly right. They signed with Live Nation for a very good reason. Many here in the states don't fully understand that contracts to appear at major festivals are often times negotiated two or even three years in advance. Where Babymetal was billed third at this year's Aftershock in my backyard here in Sacramento right behind Tool and Korn l fully expect you will see Band-Maid there in 2020. Caught them in LA. They are simply the best.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@outwest1014 Miku said her initial attempt was to dress one and all as "standard" maids. Meaning employees of Maid Cafés. But over a short period her band began to morph from band Maids into "barbed" maids. Her words. In the interview Miku turns to Saiki and says "and how do you suppose that happened? Saiki gives Miku the death stare and says how would I know? Miku said this change in dress by Saiki and MISA was bound to happen over time. It's from a Japan in Motion interview.

[@outwest1014]

@@sacluvsBM Missed that interview. I thought the "cover story" is that Saiki and MISA are dressed as Hostesses at a maid cafe.

[@trayzgredner8326]

Great reaction to the first BM song I ever heard and was instantly hooked.

[@glenkelley6799]

Thanks for taking the time to review another Band-Maid song, got most of their music on my playlist and listen to them every day. If you like a heavier sound, more metal, then there's a lot of really great bands from Japan, here's a short list if you're interested: Maximum the Hormone: Alien - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipXahWiAoa1rna8 - the "Stop Winnie Uploads" is a reference to a song sharing program in Japan - bands hated it Dir en Grey - Saku (Arche live) HQ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZq2nJuMe6t6m6c Crossfaith - The Perfect Nightmare [Official Live] - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4vYfGB_jtl5rqc Coldrain - Inside Of Me - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WYoGuIj8Z7mck Deathgaze Ring - Sorrow - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaPal2WafraUmdE Ningen Isu - Heartless Scat - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZOsaGybas6NgdU Unlucky Morpheus - CADAVER REVADAC - kzbin.info/www/bejne/namxZH9on9ele6s - be sure to watch the whole 9 minutes - the first part is the main song, the second part is the first part played in reverse (scored note for note backwards) Broken By The Scream -Sayonara Birthday - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nUgHtjm5uXpa8 Deviloof - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGbUeZufhLiCqMU - not to be watched after midnight If you like power metal (or speed metal) try GALNERYUS - "ANGEL OF SALVATION" (LIVE) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6CUYXt8esuFpZY - there is a shorter "official" version but I've heard that this one may get strikes.

[@markdzima]

I agree with you about their excellent musicianship. As corroborating evidence of that, when Jimmy Page of Led Zepplin caught a Band-Maid concert in London, he took a photo with Akane (Band-Maid's drummer) after the show and told her that she was the reincarnation of John Bonham! High praise from one of Bonham's bandmates!

[@markdzima]

@@chrisbergsten1429 I'm going by this: www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/bjs0qq/jimmy_page_just_after_seeing_the_band_play_in/ With a photo of the two together, it says: "Jimmy Page just after seeing the band play in Tokyo in 2016. He complimented Akane and said she was the reincarnation of John Bonham. Akane was star struck. She later said Mr Jimmy Page-san offered her much encouragement and she promised to do her best."

[@VladimirChupin]

@@markdzima There was a refutation later on 😉 Akane never mentioned anything like this in her reports about this meeting. And even later, there was a discussion that this "John Bonham reincarnation" thing could be due to language differences. Like, Jimmy Page could say that Akane plays in the spirit of his late drummer, and the translator could translate it as "Akane-san sounds like a reincarnation of John Bonham-san." Because Akane indeed plays very much like him, there can be no denial. She's actually more energetic and more technically proficient (yes, that's what I am convinced of), because BAND-MAID music requires that energy, but as far as the style of drumming is concerned, she's very much a reincarnation of John Bonham. She is equally creative, and also treats her drums as a melody maker, not just a "rhythm section."

[@markdzima]

@@VladimirChupin Interesting. Can you give me some guidance on how to find that "refutation"? I certainly don't want to be responsible for spreading misinformation. And perhaps I should add that I never thought that Page would have meant any reincarnation comment to be taken literally.

[@VladimirChupin]

@@markdzima The only reliable info we have is a twit from Akane, and then her comment in a later interview. It's all in the comments to the Reddit post you cited. In another Reddit post we continued the discussion, and decided among ourselves, that for the sake of promotion we may *choose to believe* that Jimmy Page said that. His exact words are not known, the meeting with Akane was obviously too short, and nobody recorded it on camera. But we may *interpret* his intention this way. He was impressed with her drumming, therefore --> for a member of Led Zeppelin band to be impressed with somebody's drumming means that the person in question is at least not worse than John Bonham --> Akane is like John Bonham. Jimmy Page has probably forgot about her a few days after that, because he never gave any promotion to them afterwards. I'm sure he meets a lot of young and promising musicians all the time, and Japan is a storehouse of absolutely terrific drummers.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@markdzima This is easily explainable. Let's start with what we know happened at the rock festival in Tokyo in 2016. Mr. Page was in attendance. He specifically asked to meet with Akane. He did not ask to see Band-Maid or any other band. He talked with her for several minutes. Akane was star struck. And here is what she said about that meeting. "Mr. Jimmy Page-san offered me much words of encouragement. I promised him l would do my best to live up to his words." I read a meme from a fan on Band-Maid's Japanese home page who said Page praised Akane and said she played with the same enthusiasm or spirit that his former drummer did. I believe, but do not know for sure that Jimmy said something along those lines. Translation from English to Japanese and back again could easily have come across as she plays with the spirit of Bonham. And that word spirit could easily be translated as ghost or reincarnation of the late, great John Bonham. This is the most plausible explanation. Regards.

[@MisakaMikotoLuv]

Hell yeah dude, keep rolling em out!

[@powbobs]

The Band-Maid formula : be the best at everything you do.

[@gt1man931]

Take me Higher(live) Their new release Rinne (Reincarnation) is pretty damn rocking too.

[@NovaSaputra]

agree! take me higher first! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHfcipyGeb-tmtk then Rinne!

[@traxiii]

Pop Punk Hard Rock...BAND-MAID Kills it, these girls Rock as hard as anyone out there!

[@stephenwilson5713]

Greetings, this is what happens when naturally talented people spend a few years in music school. I think they are all in their mid 20s. see you.

[@powbobs]

stephen wilson Japan is very supportive of musical education. Akane, Kanami and MISA started learning classical piano at 3-4 years old. Kanami and MISA have perfect pitch according to Kanami. Akane and MISA played in classical ensembles when they were younger. Akane on trombone and MISA on English horn. English Horn is a double reed instrument similar to the oboe, which is really difficult. So, yes, more than a few years and serious musical education.

[@Medley3000]

The Band-Maid members are between 28 (drummer Akane) and 25 (singer Saiki) years old.

[@henrik998]

"i like that part right there, let's go back and listen again" goes back 1 second on the video ;D

[@Hadrian1616]

1:20 that's the mighty power of rests. Tension seasoning.

[@neilonaniet]

I've watched just about every reaction video to this song, and without fail EVERY single person goes "WOAH! What?" when that rhythm change-up happens in the first verse :-)

[@kevinmoppett4760]

New track "Rinne" (Reincarnation) just released last week. It fuckin rocks.😁

[@Mikupigeon]

they play a lot of different genres of music, some very maid cafe style cutie songs to their most heavy song so far, BAND-MAID / 輪廻 which just released a while ago.

[@justinbisig4760]

If you haven’t checked it out already. Bandmaid Reincarnation/Rine, that’s the heavy you’re looking for. Won’t be disappointed

[@factsonly2013]

Once you Band-maid in, you cannot Band-maid out.

[@Hedgehog1039]

Y'know, after thinking about the music for a while, perhaps the best genre explanation would be "Hard Pop Rock". They have hard rock elements (even metal) along with more pop rock sounds and a sprinkling of pop. Maybe... but whatever, it is awesome regardless xD

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Really hope you do Take Me Higher (live) next. It's killer old skool rock. Plus has a bass/guitar back and forth. Maybe do Thrill (their 1st video), some great riffs plus bass/guitar solos. Also Puzzle (live) - basically one long guitar solo with lyrics, & Don't You Tell Me (live) for the MISA/Kanami 'battle' :)

[@davidornberg]

From Reddit... Miku is born 1991 Saiki is born 1994 Akane and Misa 1993 kanami 1992 And by the way.... someone wrote: "I was told that Miku is and will always be 809 years old in magical dove years."

[@sacluvsBM]

That is a true story.

[@grimtwin5581]

Well this is a band I'm going to be paying much more attention to from now on

[@dangerspouse4741]

Great reaction. I do have to say though that it seems many times when a song is "catchy" it's often characterized wrongly as "pop", regardless how purely rock the other elements are. I mean, think about songs on top of the pop charts now. Do you hear crunchy guitar riffs, a busy drummer (not a drum machine,) a rhythm section that can toss around odd time signatures, and a virtuoso bass player, featured on any of the latest offerings from Justin Beiber, Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, or any of the other factory extruded clones? Band-Maid may not be death growl metal, and they may employ familiar and melodic refrain-chorus-refrain patterns, but I hesitate to consign them to the "pop" camp just because of that. You gotta catch them in concert if they ever swing by you. These girls rock. Even their pop stuff :)

[@fan590pepe99]

Band-Maid's newer songs have raised the bar just that much more! Check out Rinne, and Puzzle. Won't regret it.

[@cyberpotato63]

The poppy influence you hear is a strong J-Pop influence in the singing, melody lines, lyric lines. A lot of the lyric lines are very rhythmic which helps blend with the harder rock influences. They do borrow from pop - punk, but it is more J-pop - punk, which is a thing.

[@JanickGers0]

This is one of the few songs that they haven't been able to 100% capture the same feeling live, at least in the 2 pro shot recordings that we have of it, so it's probably better to react to the studio version first. This doesn't happen with many of their songs though. I recommend Take Me Higher live to be the next one, it's got a very 80s rock vibe and awesome instrumental work from all of them, even Miku (the rhythm guitar player and backup vocalist) shines in this one.

[@borntraitor289]

i think the issue has been the sound of the guitars in the live versions.. the tone isn't as bright or something. definitely less of an issue when it's live in person

[@rossmudie9298]

Its pretty rocking at the zepp tokyo gig 👌

[@RevStickleback]

@@borntraitor289 In the two shows I've been to, Kanami's guitar hasn't been as strong as it is in this recording. The sound is a bit different to normal, almost like she's playing inside an oil drum. For me, this is the only song they have that doesn't sound better live. Don't Let Me Down also has very poor recordings, but I've never heard that one in person.

[@borntraitor289]

yeah a lot of the time the tone of the guitar just doesn't live up to the MV.. and in the past US tour, it felt like her guitar was often too low in the mix. tho each time i've only been up front, so i don't know what it sounded like at a more balanced spot at a venue. what i meant was, you're so hyped at the live show, it's just not as noticeable

[@RevStickleback]

@@borntraitor289 Although it was oddly quiet at the Mercury Lounge, it was only that song that seemed lacking. The same was true in London, and Kanami was loud there. Maybe there's just something in the mix, or the settings for the guitar that's hard to recreate live.

[@michaelblankley6654]

I don't know where in the country you're based, but Band Maid is playing a festival about an hour south of Cleveland this summer, mid-July.

[@zer0tzer0]

If you thought that change up threw you check out 'Puzzle'. You could say they started out as Pop Punk. If you go back to their first break though video 'Thrill' that was Pop, and some of their softer song are also very Pop Rock. But their latest video, 'Rinne' or Reincarnation was much more Hard Rock. You still haven't seen the LIVE Call & Response Battles between Kanami & MISA. I suggest 'Take Me Higher' followed by 'Don't You Tell Me'.

[@wariotube]

Too late...no matter how much grumpy you are, you just won't be able to get rid from this cute ladies 🤘

[@hbg423]

They’re Awesome

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

Rinne! Rinne! Rinne! by Band-Maid kuruppo! /,,/

[@patriciadenham7138]

Misa played with bridear and if you like Kanami’s playing, the guitarist is a stronger musician. Check them out

[@overtheedge4711]

Different Misa. The Misa in Bridear was a guitarist.

[@fikriirshade1132]

dude you got the wrong misa lol

[@lurkmerchant]

That poppy catchy chorus put some people off, but I don't think they're going to ditch it. Because it's part of their sound and they can be pretty stubborn when it comes to their music. But they have a few instrumentals, too. Without holding back is another great instrumental.

[@KonradCurse88]

So, noticed that lot of guys came to band-maid thro babymetal and i personally found them whn i was looking for Wagakki & Exist Trace, so hwo about giving a try to Exist Trace - True?

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘 Brother you definitely should check out Don't You Tell Me live if you haven't already!!! It has a tasty call and repeat between MISA and Akanae!!! You won't be dissapointed!!!! 😉🤘🤘

[@roberthhh2750]

Try reacting to Band Maid Domination Live Watch for the tempo change in the middle of the song

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@MrTdg2112]

I vote for Asterism. D_Drive with Yuki would be great too.

[@johnmatthew102]

You're not the first person to make the Paramore comparison and there are some similar punk echoes with Paramore's older stuff like "Misery Business" and "Decode", but that's all it is, just a faint echo. Band-Maid has far superior musicians from top to bottom and play harder and heavier than they ever did. Paramore's later stuff is "poppy" crap ("Hard Times", "Fake Happy") in my opinion and has become all about Hayley Williams. Band-Maid will never ever become all about lead singer Atsumi Saiki.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Well until very recently Saiki was a bit of a misery guts and Miku would struggle to get her to contribute to interviews and she was a bit sullen remember she is a bit younger than the rest of the band. In America she seems to have come out of her shell and is having a good time. There was an interview on Ameba tv in Japan where as usual Saiki didn't want to participate and was gently scolded by Miku. At the same time there was a live feed coming in with fans asking questions and Saiki started running completely amok. One fan asked how they spend their time just before they go on stage. Saiki starts telling him that she likes to squeeze the other girls boobs and slap their bottoms describing Misa's bottom as particularly rewarding to slap. Miku looked like she wanted to dissapeer. But its these quirks combined with the individual talent and what appears to be a genuine affection for each other that will prevent Band Maid ever being about just one person.

[@salvoronald7345]

react their new song reincarnation..

[@conradoarias3606]

please react to polkadot stingray is a Japanese alternative / funk rock band

[@conradoarias3606]

React to pandora's box

[@Dtagcity]

Please check out their latest release Rinne/Reincarnation

[@CommanderCronus]

Please react to Good Night by Dreamcatcher

[@monk4258]

Hey bro can you react to a japanese metal group called The Gazette and there live song "Deux" dudes voice is amazing with mad riffs.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

You reviewers that have listened to a handful songs and try and compare and pigeon hole them into particular sound and genre are. totally missing the boat on how good this band really is. They have over 120 songs with a range is all over the musical spectrum and they do it fabulously !!!!! It's not poppy.....it' a real catchy chorus.

[@sonofaphil]

Very Pat Benatar-ish... Excellent

[@Airblade101]

The girls are all in their mid to upper 20s.

[@nelsonta00]

This is like Paramore except Paramore has a better singer while Band Maid has a much better band.

[@lopezbruno3074]

can you react to this videos ? it's a battle between Shinji Wajima (Ningen Isu) and Kanami (Band Maid). take place on a japanese TV show two 2 round . round 1 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4nGgpp3qphngq8 round 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvUf4esi5h_hpY

[@COYO-T]

Don't you get under the copy rights by stopping the video and commenting allot.I would rather you stop and comment then how others talk over it.

[@TheGrumpyNerd]

thomas roering apparently Not. I’m so annoyed. There are others that legit watch the whole thing

[@COYO-T]

@@TheGrumpyNerd I know the days but what are the hours.I am central time

[@TheGrumpyNerd]

thomas roering usually 9pm PST. But tonight will be 8 pm

[@COYO-T]

@@TheGrumpyNerd You should do them earlier.Some of us have jobs in the morning.Guess I"ll have to catch you on the weekend

[@TheGrumpyNerd]

thomas roering Lol. I have a full time job. This is the only times I can do them. Hope to see you on the weekend!

[@Hadrian1616]

Moving to twitch? Don't. Go.😢

[@marcinmamrot4357]

ja pierdole sorry polish word

[@TheGrumpyNerd]

Marcin Mamrot I know the word. And phrase.

[@joburnitsun]

Start with the first one i heard 2 years ago and ruined music for me, "Thrill" they completely ruined music for me. I don't listen to anything else.

[@klaatubaradanikuto7195]

いちいち停止させながら見て曲が分かるのか？　全部通して見てから意見すればいいのに。 最近の外人さんのリアクション動画って、いちいち止めるよね。