A hard rock song based on jazzy funk. Unexpected, incredible, and brilliant. This is one of the many wonderful deep cuts on the truly great album, Just Bring It. They are best rock band on the planet. No-one even comes close.
@MaidFrenzy8 ай бұрын
Luv this song. "Matchless Gum" from the same concert is a MUST. Just another example of Kanami goin off in her own little world with a crazy solo that doesn't fit but fits perfect. She's a genius.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
I added that to my list!
@JayDeeMC8 ай бұрын
This song has so much character. As the song goes, it really does flow from one thing to another, but each one is more energetic than the last.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Character! That is a great way to describe this work of genius!
@bandmaidfanATL8 ай бұрын
I love Miku's chord work in this
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
It is superb!
@MusicMike7478 ай бұрын
Back for more. I did enjoy this one. A deep cut that has been off my radar, unfortunately. Back on, thanks to you! Not as “catchy” or straightforward as many of Band Maid’s songs, which is probably why it doesn’t get as much traction outside of hardcore fans. But holy crap. What a creative song! Like you said, the groove is deep in the beginning. I could put that on a loop and jam over it for days. And then there’s Kanami’s four note motif, a little bit R&B, a little bit rock and roll? Then a wild punk rock, Police/Blondie segment…what’s happening? Finishing up with the original chord structure and Kanami delivers in her signature style. A completely different type of solo from what we hear on rock records. If you didn’t know she’s inspired by Larry Carlton and Carlos Santana before, you probably do now. 😊 Thanks for sharing the Maids with everyone today 🤘🏽
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! I feel like it should have more traction as it is, like you said, a super creative song! I really enjoyed it! But, honestly, there's not been a single Band-Maid song yet that I haven't liked!
@geoffb58 ай бұрын
One of my favorites. Great.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Mine too now! Thanks for watching!
@philcalvino8848 ай бұрын
Simply a master class in songwriting. In 2017 they played it a lot live (when touring JBI), but it would cool if they brought it back once in a while (I mean besides the lucky-ducks in Japan who got it a few times in 2023 :)
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
“Master class in songwriting.” That is a great description! I agree!
@polskabob3598 ай бұрын
Minchu is just like super chill until the end , unleash minchu mode
@Aaronacer8 ай бұрын
A-O bob!
@polskabob3598 ай бұрын
@@Aaronacer po! Aaron
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
Yes!
@surfingasongwave8 ай бұрын
@2:43 It feels like somethings about to happen, but it's just forshadowing @4:29 this is the real deal, and you're ready for it. The drum roll into the solo, and one of Mincho's best, into the last chorus, and Mincho's bonus outro solo that's, like you said, smooth like butter. What a great rock song and what a great performance!
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
A work of epic art from start to finish!
@Puyax018 ай бұрын
Hidden gem
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@Davey-Boyd8 ай бұрын
This is my favourite song by them, it's a thing of beauty.. There is only one song better than "Awkward" in my opinion, and that is the Band-Maiko version "Akasimahen" - it's phenomenal!
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Nice! I agree that it's now one of my faves too!
@TomClark-Futoura8 ай бұрын
Awkward -- a beautiful Band-Maid song somewhere between unexpected and masterful. Thx, Eric!
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
I love that! Thanks for watching, Tom!
@lonniekramlich62418 ай бұрын
Love this song in all its various versions !! 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
I'll have to check out some of the other versions! Thanks for the visit!
@lonniekramlich62418 ай бұрын
@DrumAttic Yeah, there's the studio, live, Band-Maiko version called " Akasimahen, " and two acoustic versions of this song !😎🤘
@TomRussell-cy6ll8 ай бұрын
So nice to hear Miku's rhythm guitar ......she has gotten so good even at this point !!!!!!
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
She's really great!
@lurkmerchant8 ай бұрын
The lead vocal Saiki Atsumi will be celebrating her 30th on February 8th 😉
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Dang that made me feel old LOL
@drogonr93188 ай бұрын
Thx for the reaction. This is one of my personal fav live recordings by the band. Such creative songwriting.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
It's on my fave list too! Thanks for the kind words and visit!
@IAMisLove8 ай бұрын
👍👍BAND-MAID 🔥🔥. 🖖❤
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
They rock!
@skiddleberry8 ай бұрын
Sweet groove. Dig it! Thanks for the vid!!
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
She's an amazing player! Thanks for watching, brother!
@grahamreed87748 ай бұрын
I love this live track. It's in my top 5, but never gets played enough. Genius composition by Kamami yet again. Kanami's outro solo just kills me- I've died and gone to heaven.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Yes! It is phenomenal! Thanks for suggesting this one!
@waynebenedict57858 ай бұрын
This song is really a Kanami showcase! Love it when Mincho comes in! A overall great song!
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
It really is impressive!
@johnmatthew1028 ай бұрын
MISA said at the time that this was her best bass line composition. Hard to believe this is seven years ago now.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
It holds up for sure! Awesome work!
@daaaaaave8 ай бұрын
I was never really into the studio version of this, but Saiki sounds like she’s in really great condition for this show.
@lurkmerchant8 ай бұрын
Her voice always sounds stronger or rockier live with more emotion. I didn't like studio version when I first discovered Band-Maid solely because of it.
@daaaaaave8 ай бұрын
@@lurkmerchant I think they’ve been getting better at recording closer to her live energy as time has gone on, like she sounds great on the Unleash EP and Shambles. Live, there’s a spectrum. It seems to take a few songs for her voice to fully warm up, and at the end of a long set, she can wear down. But she sounds totally in the zone here, and her voice sounds exceptionally warm, like you’re getting a hug from her voice.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
This is my first exposure to this song, so nothing to compare it to, but I do love her passionate sining in the live show for sure!
@ericadrum5548 ай бұрын
Wow love this one👌 Thanks for sharing🙏👍
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
It's so good! Glad you liked it!
@TlanImass8 ай бұрын
Band-Maiko's cover of this called Akasimahen is a fan favorite! Hope you can check it out one of these days.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
You are the second person to mention that! I have added it to my list! Thank you so much!
@竹内昌彦-d4n7 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit!
@bukkatyan4 ай бұрын
I love this song.🤘🤘🤘
@DrumAttic4 ай бұрын
It's a great one for sure!
@cius21128 ай бұрын
Love this song!
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Me too :) Thanks for watching!
@DaElfer8 ай бұрын
oh god i love awkward. my trilogy for them is puzzle, moratorium and awkward. the way that after each small part that they do goes into the next verse and it just keeps building
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
It really is such a great piece of music! Thanks for watching!
@johancoetser9068 ай бұрын
Kanami's guitar...❤❤❤
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
Amazing!
@movilandia8 ай бұрын
Hello LIKE77!!! Fantastic videoclip!! Have a nice day!!! Best Regards from Barcelona!!! Jose Movilandia 😎💥👍👍👍
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the visit!
@Studio-Coast_Kid8 ай бұрын
Shinkiba Studio Coast Concert 🤩 Heh, heh heh
@DrumAttic7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit!
@dahnawa19575 ай бұрын
Misa playing without a pic because the song needs a soft bass line. That is Band Maid for you. It’s about the music.
@DrumAttic4 ай бұрын
Love it!
@JK-tz6kk8 ай бұрын
Rare footage, Po! With many Band Maid songs flowing in and out of my top 3, this always remains as #1. I hope they do a refresh and extended acoustic version in March, Po! 🦍🍌
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
That would be super cool!
@_JimS8 ай бұрын
Ahhh, and a rare glimpse of MIKA finger picking. I'll have to watch this again to see if MISA used fingers this entire show.....it has been a while since I've watched it. If she did then I wonder when she switched to predominately using a pick.....interesting. Glad you made it back on my algorithm, It's been a while and I like your format.
@Davey-Boyd8 ай бұрын
This is the Studio Coast recording - you probably knew that, but yeah she predominantly used a pick. I like her pick work, it really cuts through the mix, but her finger work is just so funky.
@DrumAttic8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like the format! I so appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
@_JimS8 ай бұрын
@@Davey-Boyd When you watch MISA use fingers it just seems so out of place....exception is acoustic of course.