BAND-MAID - Bubble | REACTION

[@frankgonzalez4853]

every time i hear this song i say the same thing: " this is my favorite bass line of all Band-Maid songs". glad to see someone else noticing MISA going off

[@Bekka_Noyb]

I mostly just sigh when I see her lounging on the carpet 😍😳

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Saiki takes it to another level on the slower songs. You really get a chance to feel her emotions overflow.

[@grahamreed8774]

Well said. i've said many times that if she sang in English she would be world famous- Puzzle Anemone acoustic from Zepp and the Smile Bonus from Online Okyu-Ji DVD 2021- Genius emotion.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@@grahamreed8774 👍👍 they've just gone 500k subs.

[@brookehornback1896]

I see now why I've heard people talk about this band.

[@edwardallen4051]

Dive in , you can pick anything from their channel and you won't be disappointed www.youtube.com/@BANDMAID . Thrill was their very first MV, live they are even better, if you want to see where they are now then Unleash!!!!!, Influencer or From Now On from their recent EP are gold. And then there is their acoustic stuff and their alter ego Band Maiko.

[@edwardallen4051]

Also subscribe to their channel as they are closing in on 500,000

[@jkkansasband7056]

Band-Maid is between classic rock and metal and updated for the 21st century and beyond.

[@FatTulip.]

Emotional solos, Band Maid have you covered. Daydreaming the most emotional solo and song you could ever wish for,done the Band Maid way. Po!

[@stevehall5128]

They were actually getting concerned about the potential for audience members to suffer exertion-induced heat exhaustion. Ironically, now that they aren't flooring it tempo-wise for the _entire_ show, Saiki can command the whole crowd to "Jump!" up and down at 145 bpm during "NO GOD."

[@rubyvolt]

How are they NOT more popular? No shit, dude. Have you guys done FREEDOM, LIVE? ONLY SIX SONGS??? There are 30+ hard driven, for the most part, some ballads (get tissues ready), THEY SMASH ANY TYPE of song they want. Alone, Blooming, Catharsis acoustic, PLAY, Moratorium, matchlessGUM (if you can find it), my favorite 80's style songs are SHAKE THAT and CHEMICAL REACTION. I am almost 60 and was banging my head before you guys were born. THESE LADIES give me hope again. Music has been shit for decades until I found these ladies.

[@TlanImass]

The moment that opening riff played in Chicago on 11/01/2022, I was ready to sing along and I did! They only played this song once in the entire tour and it was in Chicago. :D

[@maeseman]

I was there too!!! And I felt so priviledged

[@FrankieBag0donuts]

I was there and I recorded it!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

I'm SO jealous! Wish I coulda went to Chicago show too!

[@maeseman]

@@Bekka_Noyb Next time, I'm sure!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

@@maeseman as you may already know, I went to the Philly show. We actually got 1 more song than you guys BUT you guys got 4 of my fave 10 BM songs. We only got 1! Still was best concert!

[@alanstamper4345]

If you guys want to see Kanami do a full emotion solo then you need to check out their song Day Dreaming.

[@albertcornett7408]

I would add Wonderland to that list.

[@bintangdeasmara9947]

I'll add a puzzle

[@zeissjim]

ANEMONE; studio version

[@kyles5513]

Or just From Now On?

[@chuckvelten5337]

My favorite of theirs and a complete masterpiece ! And this song Bubble, probably in my top three or five..

[@arminthielen8570]

Maybe Domination or Freedom live would be a good Choice. You rarely see a Band having so much fun with the audiance and themselves. Both Live performances are fire !!

[@zer0tzer0]

Fresh yet familiar, that's BAND-MAID.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Band Maid playing diff genres is kinda just 'Band Maid being Band Maid' 😉 Not only is this my fave Band Maid song, but one of my top 10 fave songs! ♥ IMO - one of the most killer riffs in rock history! 🎸 If you want a kool old skool sounding song check out their song - Turn Me On (live) It's back up on youtube - kzbin.info/www/bejne/omrMk4iHYrtgkJY

[@ronniebrucehalford8396]

BM excels at writing proggy verses and catchy choruses. Some of the catchiest ones include Domination (live) and Influencer (mv). But one of the best sing-alongs is Miku’s part in Daydreaming.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

The Band-Maid awesomeness "bubble" is expanding across the land... and that's a good thing because, other than their incredible music, to me they represent decency and joy -- things the world can always use more of. Thx, 502 Guys!

[@stevedrenth5053]

The acoustic version of Puzzle is one of their more emotional songs. Try that one or maybe About Us for something a little different. Like always, they are both excellent.

[@1972cd]

Since you went nuts for onset, you guys need to do their new instrumental called "From Now On". They were awesome live as I saw them at the Fillmore in Silversprings and it was an awwesome show!

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Nice job, guys! "Bubble" is a bit off center for the band, but is definitely a favorite of many fans. Emotional guitar solo? Try "Daydreaming". You guys are stoics denying yourselves Band-Maid songs and stretching out the time between reactions. Better men than me! Recommendation, skip to the end, their latest MV release is an instrumental, "From Now On". Definitely playlist material. Thanks for the reaction!

[@albertcornett7408]

This year it’s the 10th anniversary of Band Maid. I know y’all like instrumentals. To see how far they have come check out their latest instrumental From Now On. I saw them at a small venue in Phoenix, Arizona Oct 19th, only 500 people. You could feel the love between the band and their fans. If they ever play close to where you are DON’T MISS THEM. It was great that my daughter shared the fun with me. One of my favorite all time concert experiences.

[@kyles5513]

That would have been pretty awesome be there

[@EliseAutoXr]

Great song by a great band! Thanks for the reaction, very well done!

[@adamyoung9132]

For an emotional solo from Kanami you need to check out Daydreaming.

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid has a new EP UNLEASH with an instrumental "From Now On" just as good as "Onset"' =) The title song "Unleash" is very heavy as well and is an antimated MV ! Band-Maid's 2022 US Tour was a great selling out most of the shows ! Thanks Y'all Great Reaction !!!!!

[@thunderchild7137]

All Band Maid songs have a groove to them. Doesn't matter how fast or slow the songs are. It is just natural to Kanami's writing style. For me that is what continues to draw me to them. Give Kanmi a suggestion for a type of riff and she will kill it every time. One of the best guitarist out there.

[@brunobryant4846]

There's only one thing better than listening to BAND MAID and that's having several cold beers while listening to BAND MAID 👍🍻🍻 What language barrier, I can't understand half the bands that song in english and mostly when you can it's crap anyway, fck that this band gets your rock and roll soul to ignite, viva the Maids, peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

[@edwardallen4051]

I've been thinking about what you said about the nature of the choruses in BM songs. Personally I think the catchiness of their chorusus are a big plus as a counterpoint to the complexity of the rest of the song and the inclusion of deliberately designed audience participation bits for foreign listeners in particular help to make them very accessible. I'm perfectly happy to hum along anyway and don't care what language their songs are in. Anyway a song that I think definitely doesn't fit what you're getting at is Puzzle which I think is probably a highly ranked song for most BM fans (top 4 for me). The chorus doesn't have a distinct difference from the verse and is a vocally challenging song for Saiki I think and I doubt it's one that even japanese speakers sing along to. The 2017 Studio Coast live version is the one to find and it would be remiss of me not to mention that Kanami is relenless from start to finish of this song and that there is also a stunning live acoustic version too. I would hazard a guess you may throw your hands up again in mock surrender in this one too.

[@brucemarshall9521]

BAND-MAID Never heard of them. Glad I stopped by. It's hard to have your own signature sound. They pulled it off. Singer's voice is nice and sultry. 🤘

[@Bekka_Noyb]

this band is awesome! Hope you checked out more!

[@joebarrera9741]

Another awesome BANDMAID ....

[@dennisthemenace671]

Even laying down MISA is Assassinating that Bass .

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥

[@KarstenThorsen]

Having watched a couple of reactions, I think you may want to check out the newest song from Band-Maid. It is an instrumental (Who needs singing when you have a guitar) and it is called From Now On.

[@roygillotti4615]

The entire Conqueror album I feel was really experimental, something they did to explore different routes.

[@edwardallen4051]

Not sure about that, BM explained the rationalle behind Conqueror in the commentary to the Christmas Acoustic concert and it was as Views from the 502 stated which was to have more slower tempo stuff in the bag to give both their fans and themselves a chance to calm down in their live shows, particularly festivals which are often in sweltering heat. It has now transpired from a recent interview that Kanami struggled a bit on the US tour with the pace and suffered from anemia leading to them dropping From Now On from one show and I suspect may be the reason that the last few shows were down to 16 songs compared to 18 at the start of the tour.

[@roygillotti4615]

@@edwardallen4051 Well it can be both, I have a feeling after World Domination they wanted to explore some different things, so they did. That said, I wouldn't say most of the songs on the Conqueror album are easier, in fact a lot of these songs require a ton more technique than those in prior albums. Yeah stamina must have been an issue, not only playing these venues, but traveling via bus across the country is exhausting in itself.

[@tooeaseebourne6338]

@@edwardallen4051 I really always felt that their tour was a really massive undertaking, i also think Kamami is a very strong fit guitarist, she keeps almost perfect posture except for her amazing solos, i really think the Japanese work ethic might have contributed to biting off a little too much,,,

[@me262a1]

The B side of Bubble is my favorite Band-Maid song. "Smile", and it doesn't even have a solo.

[@CommanderCronus]

This is my favorite Band Maid song

[@Bekka_Noyb]

me too! ♥

[@edwardallen4051]

You haven't sampled any of their slower stuff yet, a few suggestions, Wonderland or About Us (both live) otherwise Daydreaming MV

[@jkkansasband7056]

Hey 502. This is classic BAND-MAID. Saiki's soliloquy was all in English. I got over the language thing a looong time ago. If their music doesn't grab you then it doesn't matter anyway. I'd sooo much rather listen to BAND-MAID and not understand what their singing about then listen to some of todays crap and NOT understand what they are singing about. Check out power ballad DAYDREAMING, or their latest instrumental FROM NOW ON (Kanami provides the vocals and you won't know what knocked you upside your head). Or also a new one with reference to social media called INFLUENCER with great MISA/Kanami solos. I'll be keeping on you guys every so often. You're not getting rid of me. I've checked with the Awesome BAND-MAID and they have requested more frequent reactions. Peace. 29.1

[@brunobryant4846]

Onya JK 👍🍻🍻

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@brunobryant4846 👍🏻Happy New Year Bruno. I saw Band-Maid twice last year and I hope they come your way soon. All Maidiacs need the cure. 🔥🤘🏻😎

[@brunobryant4846]

@@jkkansasband7056 Thanks mate 😄 I've made the decision that as I'm turning 64 in Feb life is definitely to short to not enjoy hard earned savings and to do the things you enjoy and brother I can't tell you how much enjoyment these Goddesses bring to me (but you know that feeling 😄) so I'm raiding the retirement funds to go and see these amazing musical unicorns, once they announce some tour dates plans will be made for the Maids 👍 Hope 2023 is epic for you my Madiac Brother, HNY 🥳👍🍻🍻🎼🍻

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@brunobryant4846 Love your decision and I concur. Let's go it's showtime. 🔥🤘🏻

[@brunobryant4846]

@@jkkansasband7056 PO to infinity 😄😄

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@maidthehormone]

@@DMiyash248 Yes,both are amazing...Sokoninaru and Band Maid on tour together....a dream🥰 (I love Misakis Voice so much)

[@maidthehormone]

@@DMiyash248 Ok, I didn't know that either😅, but then it's time to hear Sokoninaru... this is a good start kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ2Xi2icabaqe7s.

[@jagjag3236]

Interesting reaction, Agre with Edward Allan, Wonderland is recommended if you want to hear even more of their versatility. Of their newer songs Influencer and From Now On (Instrumental.)

[@ivanthenuke9995]

Not understanding the language has never been a problem for me - the songs are so melodic that it still sounds fantastic. It is kind of like opera for me - I don't understand what they are saying, but the voice is just another instrument and it all works together.

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

BAND-MAID / Daydreaming (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTEloihp66nr7s BAND-MAID / from now on (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2e9hKmjo9CGZpI

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Glad too see you guys. Please tell me that one of you knuckleheads, splurged & bought a ticket to one of their shows last October because as good as their recorded music is, it's phenomenal live !! ❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘P.S. TRY, " Page " another song you weren't expecting.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

seen them play in Philly! Best concert ever! ♥

[@lonniekramlich6241]

@bekkanoyb3871 Saw them in Seattle, they were so good, almost followed them too San Fran, but alas, fricken work !

[@starocean6013]

Evidently you haven't reacted to daydreaming so you want an emotional kanami special olo this is it

[@lurkmerchant]

For emotional solo, Matchless Gum outro and Anemone are worth checking out.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Makes you want to learn Japanese doesn't it? Sometimes they have CC in English. Many fans post CC'd English lyric Band-Maid videos. Unlike many bands, Band-Maid's lyrics are usually interesting reads. The band primarily uses Miku Kobato's (Rhythm GT, Vocals) lyrics. Her band mates describe her lyrics as "Intellectual and Philosophical" and it is Miku who includes the most English phrases, often playing with English words that mean something different in Japanese or rhyme with words in Japanese that suggest a duality of meaning. She's quite poetic. Main vocalist Saiki has written lyrics and collaborated with Miku. Saiki doesn't include as much English in her songs and her songs tend to be a bit fiery, like the song "HATE?". I agree with commenter Jeremy Dawkins: Band-Maid's slower songs give Saiki (and Miku) the opportunity to pack more emotion into the vocals while also allowing Kanami more space to emotionally charge her short, lightning bolt guitar solos. "Daydreaming" is an good example of this.

[@Greg-om2hb]

Try DAYDREAMING and INFLUENCER, two very different songs with catchy choruses.

[@chakouyang2545]

Great reaction guys

[@edwardallen4051]

If you can find Page (preferably the live Shibuya 2020 concert), it also has an emotional solo. It's a very different song to those you've listened to so far, another of their slower tunes and very beautiful. Kanami is very capable of playing the more bluesy emotional solos and from my perspective I wish she would do it more but then maybe the ones she does play wouldn't have the same impact. Trouble is she does everything so well and the variety is one of the things that keeps us so invested.

[@jamiebennison6921]

Great reaction, check out their latest live video of puzzle 😁, love your Band-Maid reactions

[@tommyjohnson9175]

[@ThouDailyBlab]

Try Daydreaming for an emotional solo. Their idea of a ballad and a great rock song.

[@lurkmerchant]

You've forgot Anemone, Kanami's solos (it has two) in the song always make me cry.

[@user-dh2kb2yv7r]

この曲はイントロから掴みです。

[@K.H.D710]

激しく同意!!

[@jkkansasband7056]

Yo 502. As an FYI. BAND-MAID will be playing the Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus OH on May 26 day 2 with Avenged Sevenfold and Queens of the Stone Age. Better start cramming in the BAND-MAID. 🎸🥁🎤

[@jkkansasband7056]

FYI 502. BAND-MAID is also playing a solo show in Nashville on 5/21. You want to be able to join in on the call and response moments so you need to get more Awesome BAND-MAID music under your belt. See you in the crowd. 😎

[@jkkansasband7056]

You thought ONSET was a great instrumental. Well check out the MV for their newest instrumental FROM NOW ON. We may have to call the medics. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Just make it a 2fer with DOMINATION-LIVE.

[@kyles5513]

Maybe you guys should react to them more often

[@celsojp2005]

we love band maid but you have to react to Lovebites with the song holly War and many others that subscribers will ask for.

[@technopsychobedlam]

If you want something even more different, try their song 'Manners'

[@ViewsFromThe502]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDWd3ijmdJsers

[@RetiredInThailand]

So, do you feel ‘rested’ now? LOL

[@ziggyphoto]

So what happened to you guys? Where's more Band-Maid reaction videos? Why haven't you done "Domination" Live or "Freedom" Live?

[@mermaidmelodies1492]

Anyone can sing Whoa Woah Woah!

[@BigGillyx]

Could you please react to They still play by ralph heidel

[@UltraHD.7]

First of all, I'm glad you like Band-Maid so much. But it seems this "language barrier thing" is something exclusive to you Americans/British. Maybe you're so conditioned, that everything has to be in english, that you sometimes forget that there are so many different, sophisticated cultures out there, too. I mean, it's not that we are living in the 21st century and you are able to look up the lyrics to almost every song in the world in seconds 😉 But sorry for my rant 🙂

[@ViewsFromThe502]

You're absolutely right! We're just nitpicking here. It doesn't deter us from listening to them 👍

[@stevehall5128]

I think it's true, we Anglophones live in a bubble that's too comfy for own good. I mean if a group in Spain wants to become more popular in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, they don't start putting out songs in each of those languages. They just start singing in English. Ironically, I think Band-Maid fans are MORE likely to have looked up a song's lyrics at least once and gotten an understanding of it, as opposed to the average US listener to an English-speaking group who knows the one catchy phrase but is vague if not completely wrong on what the song is actually about.

[@bayareathrasher666]

love to see them lose the outfits and rock out in jeans and t shirts

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

I generally really appreciate and enjoy your reactions but I need to respectfully disagree with your assessment of saying their choruses reflect anime music. I feel when Reactors say that it's super lazy, I get that it's the look and the culture that drives you there, but if they were blonde 6 foot German dudes putting out the same exact music just singing in German, you'd never say that. It would just be amazing Rock n Roll. In addition BM has this incredible ability to write Choruses so perfectly and in such a way that they feel familiar. Like when you're listening and you feel as though you could predict what the next note is going to be - because clearly that's what the next note should be and only could be - because it makes perfect musical sense. That is the Genius of it. Someone else smarter than me put it like this. Band-Maid is the musical equivalent of Quentin Tarantino - He and They are not out there reinventing the wheel. They provide you something that is familiar and easily recognizable, something to latch onto, but in such a way that feels fresh and new because you've never seen it pieced together quite like that before. What keeps music from just being an ever evolving journey through landscapes of sound and turns it into a song is its Chorus. It's where you can just fall back into a song and just groove. Band-Maid Choruses excel at providing you with this Great catchy little place to land and just Groove the Phuk out in, within the song.

[@ViewsFromThe502]

All excellent points! Music is subjective! We don't have to agree on everything. We could break this stuff down all day long but as long as we like how it sounds we will always listen to it. They haven't disappointed us yet.

[@user-sw1lo9mw3h]

このビデオを見ればBAND-MAIDがQUEENをいかに尊敬していたかわか るでしょう "You area legend"-for Freddy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4GbZGqfe7iCaqcsi=mVUIHf9_DohX9vRg

[@alexdevine760]

bummer im not an anime guy at all