BAND-MAID - Catharsis [ACOUSTIC & LIVE DOUBLE REACTION]

[@Sohum]

Once again. FRANK. The Man. Thank you VERY much for sponsoring today's video :)❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@polskabob359]

Ah the Christmas show , the day the maids became jedis po!

[@sandcrab3706]

The Jedi Maids...helping to save Rock one riff at a time. Courtesy of Obi-wan Kanami, of course. Or is it, Darth Mincho? Now that she's gone over to the dark side!? 🤣 And her former padawan, Obi-wan Kobato, representing the light side, and stalwartly providing balance to the Rock (force). Geez, I've been watching too much old Star Wars 🤦‍♂😆

[@The.Carrier.Pigeons]

Thank You *Frank* for spreading the music of *BAND-MAID* ----------------------------------------- _The Carrier Pigeons delivering the music of _*_BAND-MAID_*_ to the World_

[@sugaanessena3143]

💜💛❤💙💚 It's always fun to watch Kanami🥰in the acoustic version.

[@paddyofurniture4681]

The ways Miku and Saiki voices melt together so well is just one more miracle of chance. I mean c'mon this foursome were a great band already , but decide we need another singer and of course they find just the best vocalist for this band possible , and her and Miku of course blend like butter. Of course.

[@billb.5183]

If there's soloing going on, it's Kanami nearly 100% of the time. You can also tell them apart by their guitars. Miku = Zemaitis. Kanami = PRS.

[@ericifune5543]

Not in Japan. Miku solos a lot there lately.

[@grahamreed8774]

These sort of orchestral intros to some of their songs are pure magic by Kanami. Love them so much and I'd love her to make a Prog album. I still believe that when Kanami gets an idea for a song, she hears the different part in her head all together.

[@interstellardave]

I, too want a real proper prog album by them. At this point you probably could call them a prog band based on the sophistication of their arrangements and the abundance of very proggy elements in many newer songs. But I’d like to see them stretch out a bit a do something 10-15 minutes long. They pack a lot in 3 1/2 minutes but it’s a limitation nonetheless. BTW, the instrumental segment in this song could be inserted into the album “Relayer” (1974) by Yes, and you’d think it was always there.

[@imuza.h9324]

In japan, famous bands often perfm live with orchestras. Kanami said an interview that in recent years, she has been creating songs with this in mind.😊

[@polskabob359]

Mincho starts on piano, sends it to misa , misa sends it back , mincho writes akanes , akane complains that she needs 5 arms to play it , then it gos to miku who writes lyrics, goes to saiki , then last part Mincho writes mikus guitar part , secret mincho plan po! Something like that

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

Mincho also collects guitar riffs and have loads of them in store. She also uses a computer.

[@Sohum]

lmfao this is the best description ive heard of their process, thank you

[@curtisi4403]

You forgot to mention that Mincho also corrects the vocal parts. Miku mentioned it in a group interview to Saiki saying how Mincho wants them to sing the high notes.

[@polskabob359]

​@@Sohum their cedrited w over 100 songs , miku n mincho r the greatest composers of this century po! U might as well call them them bank maids

[@daft73games]

Ah.... The ever present question of which version I like better. Answer: *Yes* 😍😍😍

[@GaryHolloway-810]

What was your fave song from the entire Christmas acoustic?

[@alejandrooyarzo9170]

Miku is the band's quintessential lyricist, writing poetry that is both insightful and thoughtful. As the band's founder and leader, she deserves more recognition. Without her, we wouldn't be here right now.

[@barrygeistwhite3474]

I genuinely oscillate between favoring the regular and acoustic versions. They have such different vibes, making me feel very different things. In the end I can only say that I love them both.

[@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, Sohum!

[@Sohum]

they just have the whole package, thank you!

[@Racer-X-090]

It's Christmas time! Time to watch the Christmas concert again!

[@Charles-ce7ev]

For me as a long time Madiac I love every version of every song simply because they are all done to perfection. But as far as preference it all depends on my mood. The Maids can lift you up when you are down, or make you feel even better when things are great.

[@BillHallisey]

This acoustic version of "Catharsis" is different from the rock version of the song. Both are great, but the acoustic version is so charming with its jazz-like feel. The laid-back ambiance is perfect for the Christmas season (this was Band-Maid's Christmas Okyu-ji in December 2022). I always love that little acoustic romp during the song. It adds a sense of warmth to the song.

[@redj59]

Awesome. I’d never heard version before. Thanks.

[@Sohum]

glad you could hear it with me red :)

[@artomatt]

I would love for them to make a little documentary showing all the stages a song goes through, from the first sketched out ideas by Kanami to the finished product. We got a hint of it with her live behind the scenes demo of Memorable, but I want more!

[@frankandre4385]

Thanks once again,Sohum ! I'm always conscious of the Band Maid songs that aren't reacted to often. The water vibe in the second version is a nod to the swimming analogy Miku uses in her lyrics. Marvelous as always ! ❤️

[@BRO-HI808]

Love their acoustic shows. This was their first gift in 2021. And in March of this year, they did another one. Which is scheduled to be released on Christmas of this year. They give the best Christmas 🎁. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@airlinesecret6725]

We like the last one played PO!

[@Puyax01]

Band-Maid's YOLO is a great example of how it started (piano) and how it end up.

[@RA57727]

The acoustic version has some changes that actually bring out more from each part (instruments and vocals). In the end, it would depend on the desired mood.

[@paddyofurniture4681]

Oh and you are officially a Maidiac now. You told us you preferred the live version; well good sir of course you siad that one, it was the last Band Maid song you heard. Always my favorite as well

[@hernantapia2180]

In live recordings, Miku always go in the left headphone and Kanami the right.

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

Typically, Kanami composes everything. She starts with a riff or a melody and builds around it. Sometimes the girls will give her ideas to expand on. When the piece is fleshed out, she first gives it to Misa to write out the bass line. Then she works on the drums, usually giving several of different difficulties for Akane to decide on and do her thing with it. Then she goes to the keyboard and works out the vocals for Miku and Saiki. Miku is the main lyrist and puts words to music on how it makes her feel. Saiki helps when asked, especially for love songs or sometimes writes all the lyrics on some song. Lastly, she writes the rhythm guitar part. In the end, everyone contributes in most every song. but Kanami has the final say.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

It’ll always be Kanami playing the solo.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@Prober61]

Sayonakidori from the same acoustic concert is just 3 of them and it's well worth checking out.

[@zer0tzer0]

Odds are it's Miku who wrote the words. Saiki did write the lyrics to 'Hate?' however. Sure wouldn't want to be the 'special person' she's singing about in that song. Solos are always Kanami. She might give Miku a simple lead part, but even that's rare.

[@chrisegbertky]

I become inarticulate when I really listen to this music. Thank you for your review!

[@Sohum]

I totally understand that. It's my pleasure!

[@billmcleangunsmith]

They paint a beautiful soundscape.

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and I love both versions and which one is better depends on how I'm feeling when I listen to it. Others have pointed out Kanami's composing method, but she does include all in the process. From what I've read in interviews they do not jam in a studio to write the songs and it appears they all do they parts and send the files to Kanami and she puts it all together (they all use the same software and hardware - DAV). I think the only ones that get together is Saiki and Miku to work out the lyrics (always done after the song is finished). Thanks for continuing to react to Band-Maid.

[@K.H.D710]

I like both equally!!😂😂

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Sohum.

[@Sohum]

You are most welcome

[@jjo154]

I actually prefer the acoustic version. The more relaxed pace seems (to me, anyway) to better fit the sentiment of the lyrics. It also makes the guitar break more impactful and Saiki gets to show more nuance and playfulness in her vocal. Not going to complain about the electric version, though. ;)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

The "Manners" arrangement was pretty spectacular too but i have a special place in my heart for Miku's "Time".🥲

[@jjo154]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I never got to see the entire serving, but I think I did see "Time".

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jjo154 Whaaaat.😯 That's a damn shame, "Different" was also damn different from the frenetic electric version. I could share you my concert if i had your email. Normally i'd suggest leaving it with Mr B to pass onto me or ask him for mine but he really is quite ill at the moment :(

[@jjo154]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Aw man, I'm hoping that Mr B gets better. Thanks for the offer, Gary.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jjo154 So do i. No worries, Jeff, Maidiacs deserve to see every B-M pro shot okyuji :)

[@roygillotti4615]

The ambient sound before the 2019 Shibuya concert was unique to that concert... not typical of the song.

[@_JimS]

I love all three versions equally.

[@dazedandconfused318]

I'm not a musician and definitely not a drummer but Akane's drum pattern sounds very unusual/unique to me in the first part of the song, of course she changes it as the song develops. Is she playing lots of ghost notes to make it sound like that or am I talking rubbish, which is probably the likely explanation

[@sandcrab3706]

Great reaction, Sohum. As for preferred version? Depends on my mood. The acoustic is more laid back, and hits differently because of that.

[@polskabob359]

There's. 3 more, you can do like this forward.Awkward and knocking on your heart po!

[@DAVID-io9nj]

They did a second acoustic concert earlier this year. Not content with good enough, they reworked the acoustic versions from the 1st concert. And added more acoustic versions of other songs. Only Band Maid goes to such lengths for their fans.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kanami is the keyboardist for BAND-MAID.

[@竹内昌彦-d4n]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@baddhorsie8318]

For me i dont rate one rendition against another. Every Band-Maid composition stands on its own....Been saying this for years, no band on this planet like Band-Maid po 🕊🕊🕊

[@pitamaid]

😝🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johancoetser906]

Check out Sayonakidori from the same show. Miku sings lead...

[@Maidiac88]

Q. Which version do you like better? A. Whichever one am I listening to currently

[@Sohum]

perfect response

[@alxvdark]

Even in translation, Miku can be a profound lyricist

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I like the acoustic version better because the tempo is too strong for the song for me in the electric version.

[@luimanprivatni8030]

Preferred version? I don't have one, I enjoy being able to choose between three of them: acoustic (more intimate atmosphere), live (more energetic) and studio (much richer sound and details). Try Awkward (live), Akasimahen studio / acustic, 3 different songs same theme, all great In general, I have a small problem with the studio versions of BM, they sound a bit "dry" to me, as if they get their final shape, energy, as if they come alive only then... although then they might lose some subtle detail because they don't have the freedom of studio recording

[@TlanImass]

I sort of like that difference between Saiki-san's lyrics and Miku-chan's lyrics. Saiki-san writes in the modern way, no poetic license whatsoever. Whereas Miku-chan will use similes, metaphors, alliteration, etc... all the usual things that a poem uses.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Which version is better? It's like picking your favorite child: you love them all, but each of them shines above the others at different times. As for their songwriting, *polskabob359* has the basics down, but Kanami will experiment with new ways of generating song ideas. Sometimes she'll ask each band member to write a chorus and then attempt to bridge them together. I heard that to write "Manners" they listened to hit songs and tried to quantify features that made those songs hits and then tried to incorporate those features into a song. Afterward, Kanami pledged to stop listening to other bands! All I can say is that Band-Maid is constantly trying out new ideas. This is why so many Band-Maid songs seem to come out of left field and elicit a "I was not expecting that." response. It helps that they do not seem to be beholden to an AR manager at Pony Canyon, at least not now. They very much self-mange.

[@Sohum]

love the way you put that haah