Band-Maid / Catharsis (acoustic live) Reaction | Metal Musician Reacts

[@TheChampOfMedium]

who got here before the thumbnail even showed up?

[@TheChampOfMedium]

o ill be back for it my friend ill be back

[@eaglez1901]

@@TheChampOfMedium you going to DC show?

[@phaeron]

Acoustic music, done right, has a very special charm. And that is absolutely the case here. The ladies lovelier than ever, the ambience, Saikis and Mikus vocals, the sound, the choice of songs.... For me, this whole performance is simply breathtakingly good from start to finish. With every release since I've been following these ladies, they only reinforce what has been true for me for quite some time now: BAND-MAID 4 Ever. _____________________ 【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

They must release this concert on blueray and dvd! They must!!

[@TheXkmedia]

'I'm a simp for bridges' Same, my dude. Same.

[@Running-withscissors]

Champ and BAND-MAID is an automatic Thumbs Up! ;)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I was on Dicodec & Ryan Mear's live chat but my internet's playing up & my comments were taking 10secs to post.😥

[@sendarian]

I did see the entire concert, its amazing how they did this song, Different, NO God and others you would think would be impossible acoustically but they pulled it off. Kanami did things I didnt think were possible with an acoustic. Yeah no maid outfits, they explain it. They tease Miku calling her cluppo, she later explains its Kobato time. And One with Just Saiki, Akane playing a cajón and just Miku on guitar.

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Acoustic shows the beautiful side of Band-Maid. I love this song but love it a bit more in the acoustic. The slower allows the true beauty of Saiki and Miku and Kanamincho's voices to come through. Thank you for reacting to this video.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

I agree about the vocals, those two sound amazing......Corallium is a prime example!!❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌

[@rizmancorpuz]

You're one of a very few reactors who had the original song to compare to. The music was sooo good but I must say that the concert belongs to the bass. I think Saiki had her wear red to emphasize her. Misa proved she is one of the best today. This is one of my favorite songs by Band-Maid. The original version has one of the coolest riffs I've heard. This version is so different yet has the same vibe. The ladies revealed the reason for the Conqueror album during their Commentary video. They felt that their existing songs (before Conqueror) were fast paced which worked up the crowd. However, some of their concerts were in very hot venues and some of the fans suffered from heat exhaustion. The ladies too were affected. They were afraid that someone could get hurt or die while dancing to a fast song. There are fan cam videos out there that show the ladies making comments on how hot the stage was. They decided to make an album of "medium" speed songs so that they could incorporate these slower songs in their concert setlist. These songs provided opportunity to rest . The Shibuya concert on Blu Ray is a great example of how they were able to do a 22 song concert with some of their more energetic songs at the end, because they incorporated many slower songs from Conqueror. As a matter of fact, Conqueror is like a Greatest Hits album. I can't understand those who dislike it.

[@Kevin6059]

Miku sings a lot of harmonies for this show, and more than you think probably on their standard versions. The vocals sounded SO good on this whole show, since they didn't have to strain to sing over the electrics. Saiki just melts you where you stand.

[@armynurseboy]

Miku sings harmonies all the time, it's just harder to hear on standard versions due to the wall of sound coming your way. Easier to hear in acoustic setting as the sound is stripped back more.

[@cactustactics]

Yeah when you listen she's definitely singing a lot of harmonised lines, or even just little bits where she shifts a note differently compared to Saiki - I think it just might be more obvious in the mixing now (and also getting live clips where they're performing older songs)

[@tinyhato]

Great work as always, Champ! In your first Band-Maid reaction people told you that "Domination" was an average song for them and you couldn't believe it. Well, I'd say that the changes in "Catharsis" is approximately the "average" in terms of transformations for this concert. At this point we're used to being impressed by Band-Maid, but what they did with some of the songs they played in this acoustic is among their most impressive work yet. I understand not wanting to film yourself watching it, but I hope you'll be able to share your thoughts on the acoustic one way or another. Your insight is very valuable to the Band-Maid community. Have a good one!

[@geraldz2271]

I saw you have a little smile even before the music started when you first looked at the video - I have a smile for the whole concert.

[@craigfenson]

'the way that they work together' -- amen, champ sir. amen on that.

[@VegetaRabbit]

They picked red and beige for the outfits, red for Santa, beige for reindeer. One of my favorite parts of the concert is when Miku plays lead guitar and sings without Saiki and Kanami. Another highlight is the joy Kanami shows when she gets to do another song with Saiki.

[@hernanuliana9111]

One of my favorite little things in this concert is Misa's bass. Contrast with the usually beatifull Miku's guitar and the sober Kanami's guitar, that yellow five string bass looks like a veteran of many wars with it's paint falling and the spartan look. Like the first instrument you buy when the money it's really tight and you keep it in your heart forever because you learn so much with it. Maybe is a message from Misa to the fans "we are workers in this bussiness like you. Maybe above others in the quality of our music but all the sucess it's hard work not a creation of some powerful company".

[@Raiden-R]

So beautiful so kind.❤️ Beautiful chorus is BAND-MAID.🎙👩‍🎤🎵

[@jonasw3945]

Great reaction! also I don't think "they haven't got their Band-Maid chorus sound by then" since that song came out in the album that was just before their last one. They were already producing great choruses in way earlier songs and albums

[@weilima9316]

Watch it! You’ll probably want to watch it more than once. Also don’t miss the “Commentary” version of the full concert. It’s hilarious and still insightful.

[@chawwn_2816]

Saiki and Kanami's solo session for like two songs were also amazing on this show. Different and Manners I think

[@dennisbarot3079]

If you have the DVD of their Line Cube Shibuya concert, you'll see how they play the album version of this song live.

[@phantom135]

There are more surprises in this show, which you will love. =D The arrangements for other songs were SO good. They did not just play the acoustic version of the original.

[@COTTERO]

WOW, top notch performance.😲 It's refreshing to see the girls without their maid outfits...wearing this "sophisticated winter collection".😉 Misa looks beautiful in red.😍 By the way... the sound engineer of this gig ... is the man.👍

[@philcalvino884]

Thanks, Champ! The original Mirage has always been one of my favs. I think it's extremely catchy, but has lots of little progressive elements that come out of nowhere and surprise you in the best way possible. The acoustic version is completely different--mostly calm and meditative--just a brilliant arrangement. BTW, Miku does harmonies in literally every Band-Maid song. But it's usually just thirds, with reinforcing octaves at times; and like you say, recently she's been branching out into more interesting harmonic sequences. Speaking of harmonies... well, just wait till you see the full performance!

[@dollydayday]

Another really interesting review yes I agree I prefer the acoustic version too and the vocals are amazing. thank you champ .

[@fernandoNovo59]

Champ - you have no idea what your are missing...go see the concert NOW - just a small spoiler - Listen to Akane and Misa sing backup to Milu's singing when they play as a trio.....you will enjoy that...Thanks - Peace and Respect!

[@rmdcade1717]

You say Miku usually goes high, bit really she goes an octave down more often than not. She's got great deep range that does a lot to fill out the vocals on every track.

[@gib666]

You have got to watch the accoustic show, you will be speechless with what they do to songs you thought were impossible accoustically.

[@cactustactics]

I feel like the original chorus is such a blast of sound, the compression squashes things as usual and the rhythm feels like it's just ner-ner-ner-ner without any strong dynamics, and that's why it doesn't stand out - it's kinda just a nice melody. This version just grooves a lot more because you can hear what's going on better (Misa is what's going on) and it just flows real nice Thanks bud! Your videos are always worth watching, I love when people point out stuff they're hearing, sometimes it's like oh hey yeah!

[@hiroT1963]

ありがとうございます！

[@JuanSan66]

Great job Champ, you are the only analyst who has decided to compare the two versions of the song, excellent. To strip down some songs of Conqueror can become in an outstanding outcome, but doing the same with some of their recent work (I´m not going to spoil) it´s something amazingly out of the box. Give yourself a good and relaxed moment to enjoy the acoustic. Worths it.

[@drvijil]

Good review. I’m glad you threw in the original version. I’ve ordered Conquerer, but Catharsis is one of the few songs I haven’t heard. I really like the acoustic version. You’re right about the vocal harmonies. Kanami’s acoustic solo was nicely played and very cool.

[@michaelk1449]

This is the first time I can obviously hear the Santana influence on Kanami

[@martinx0882]

Amazing consert. This song was one of the highlights in the show. The acoustic version is better than the original in my opinion.

[@David-yt6kp]

But I love their old stuff, Champ. That said, I definitely love the new stuff too. I still think you should react to Matchless Gum Live one of these days. There are a few surprises in that song you've never heard from Band-Maid before.

[@miqoto]

YAY! wait what!? Gotta watch the heck outta that LIVE!! its ONLY good til March!! if you need the setlist to prep, i can give it to you. the back trio have always been at a high skill rate, the vocals are where the band have grown the most(other than Kanami's writing skills)

[@toshimatyu6654]

This song is one of their December 25th Christmas concerts. They played 14 songs in 75 minutes, changing combinations with 2 to 5 member. Tickets that can be viewed until March 25th are on sale on their official website. A 75-minute commentary video has been added to this ticket, and they have a fascinating conversation with English subtitles. You can watch it as many times as you like with anyone. Many fans want Blu-ray. They decided to wear reindeer-colored and red outfits for Christmas and for their fans. They were nervous with their outfits and they again felt that the maid outfits were rock live combat uniforms. (From the commentary video)

[@motley22crue]

Excellent reaction. When you do end up watching it, I hope you record your reaction to it. I'd love to see how you react when they absolutely blow you away... and they will. I know you might not be able to release your reactions until they release more of it but at least you'll have it in the bank.

[@ronoda]

Somewhere in a Galaxy far away, some Jawas are wearing maid outfits

[@powbobs]

Everyone sings during the show. Even MISA and Akane. MISA stayed sober.

[@michaelsicotte1543]

Hay Champ I love this band and I already loved this song but this version even more they have come a long way and keep getting better all the time I can’t wait to see what they come up with next. Good luck holding off on watching the concert now lol . Great reaction stay well 🖖✌️

[@glenkelley6799]

When you stopped on Miku, was that to take a screen shot for your new wallpaper? Great reaction and glad you did both versions. While this one still pretty much sounded similar to the original, some of the others are quite different. You should probably reserve a couple of hours to watch the concert and there are two videos to watch, the real concert and the one where the ladies comment on the concert (which is hoot). Surrender to the force Luke.

[@mr559]

This was my favorite song out from CQ. Not too heavy like the previous album, but full of texture and Kanami is mostly soloing throughout. The heavier stuff was really reserved for Blooming and Rinne.

[@rootxetri1887]

New reaction video from Champ, what a way to start my day❤️✌️

[@perrinklumpp4664]

Thank you so much for the great reaction. I appreciated you including the original as part of the reaction so we have a better sense of the two versions. I can't wait for you to react to more from the acoustic concert (please release more Band Maid!!!). I think you will be very impressed by what they did. I did NOT expect an acoustic version of No God. I am very impressed that you have been able to hold off on watching the concert. I certainly don't have the ability to delay my gratification by that much. :) Oh, the new mike sounds great! Happy New Year!

[@CharlesStickmin-f7n]

Miku and saiki voices compliment each other so well. Thanks for the reaction. Ur one of the few real reactors on here.

[@falconsooner]

Miku's heart on the guitar is for you Champ.

[@785boats]

I'm just so happy to be still living in the times that BAND-MAID exists.

[@hiawatha.g]

I repeat myself--best rock band since the Beatles. And at this point, it's not even a discussion.

[@ytnamax]

And I am proud of Miku`s progress with guitars...

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks great reaction! I enjoy your reaction every day every song .

[@wariotube]

Lovely reaction I think you have the best Band-maid reactions

[@avader5]

Happy Birthday 🎂 Saiki, lead vocalist 🎤 of Band-Maid🎀! We love 💘 your music 🎶 here in Silicon Valley! Your voice is like the Lark ascending🐦!

[@timoshch]

13:52 I feel you, mate 😄

[@billb.5183]

This isn't an old song. Catharsis is from Conqueror. It was released in 2019. They had found their. "Band Maid chorus sound" long before this.

[@zul8054]

I think there was a lot of experimentation on Conqueror, they tried different things. I like that album a lot; even with the mix controversy.

[@billb.5183]

@@zul8054 Some fans just don't like change. There are fans that don't want anything to do with Unseen World either. They just want to hear World Domination or Just Bring It over and over and over....

[@zul8054]

@@billb.5183 Yeah I guess for some of them. For me one of the things I love about them most is how adventurous they can be. I don't know what I'm going to get when I listen to a new song. They love their fans but are brave enough not to just settle for the same old same old.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

A-chan using Hot Rod sticks on this track.

[@armynurseboy]

It just hit me why this song, stylistically, was sounding so familiar. This version gives me total mid-90s Alternative vibes. Think Barenaked Ladies, Big Head Todd or Indigo Girls.

[@Christian-bh7qs]

👍

[@wolfscoat6207]

You should urgent watch the concert. No God acoustic? Different as a duo? With Saiki and Kanami? Wana hear Akane ( and a little Misa ) hear singing? Watch the concert! 😄👍

[@bombgeotrupes4093]

I love them too :-)

[@dyrefate]

I really loved the whoke vibe it was very bright to me Even though it changed a lot Throught the song

[@dyrefate]

The live version feels.more nostalgic tho

[@christopherjq7414]

Am I hearing horn's in a backing track?🤔 Also in my opinion Kobato's singing and playing was the highlight of this show 🤗

[@spaolozzi53]

On the album track, I think Kanami is channelling Frank Zappa again. I always thought Onset had echoes of Zappa.

[@interstellardave]

To me her guitar work on the original sounds like Steve Howe, on the Relayer album (by Yes).

[@penpen-p9]

Only one thing.You should watch the concert online.

[@jaygonzales7198]

this is soooo awesome and Saiki looks very cute im in love

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@GaryHolloway-810]

MISA's bass & backing vocals on Miku's "Time" were awesome :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 ❤

[@Xenu2177]

Dude, you haven't watched this concert yet? You are in for a treat. Wait until you see Miku sing her songs while playing lead without Kanami. And don't get me started on acoustic H-G-K and Page and Smile....

[@johnbedinghaus2390]

I disagree on one point. I've heard Miku do tons of harmony parts with Saiki in their songs. Not just octave layering.

[@ytnamax]

Also I saw comments saying that Akane was playing with brushes (not solid) sticks and was getting troubles balancing them.

[@RafaelToledoM]

I've seen a few spoilers here and there in the comments, just go watch the whole show Champ xD

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@redj59]

awesome

[@Dtagcity]

Fully agreed on the vocals. They have really stepped it up since around Conqueror, not just in their ability esp. Saiki but also in the role it takes in songs from an accompaniment previously to proper lead and even the highlight in many of their recent performances. Tbh I initially found their vocals to be their weakest link but over the last 2 years they’ve completely won me over. UW especially is packed with great vocal work.

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

Misa is so beautiful here with the hair, makeup, and that red dress SO PRETTY... I don't like it! I need Misa to be the dark, mysterious, assassin on stage She can dress how ever she wants on the streets, I need the killer on stage The same goes for Akane, just too pretty

[@y.suzuki320]

👍👍 next ～ asterism ・ rising moon / fly ikuo ・ easy come easy core

[@tinaaikaa77]

Rising moon is on this weeks patreon poll. Lets hope it does well!

[@RahimRahmat]

Whoa.... hold it... (double take).... wut???? You have NOT watched the concert??!!!! *eyes wide opened* Dude..... you have *no idea* what you are missing.... (of course not, you have not watched the concert.... what am I saying???) Watch it already!! Seriously!! Oh, and please record your reaction for future use. If you watch the concert from start to end, you would have quite a different perspective by the time you hit this song (or at least I did...). Please, I beg you, go watch it! 😂🤣

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

Personally, this song just belongs in acoustic mode...

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I was kinda hoping that MISA would play a stand up bass.

[@eaglez1901]

Why cant I findthe original video. Says private. Confusing

[@intimsiw]

Talks about rock girlsbands, how about we try check VOB (Voice Of Baceprot) with their God Allow Me (Please) To Play Music

[@竹内昌彦-d4n]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ericifune5543]

Kanami is showing her Larry Carlton side.

[@Study30buddy]

If you want to hear the different side of Lovebites, check "Dancing with the devil". It's a great underrated song from them. here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3uqmH98ibWAe5o

[@airlinesecret6725]

I so knew you would stop on MIKU 💗 back of the line PO !

[@mkoose]

If he sees the whole concert he will melt ;-)

[@elifyalcinkaya298]

Pls you react to Jin yours

[@TomClark-Futoura]

As with all Band-Maid songs and performances, Catharsis is cathartic. Thx, Champ! See this entire, incredible Acoustic Concert with archive tickets at their website.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"Catharsis" acoustic proves once again that there aren't many bands as good as BAND-MAID....Oops i'm sorry, i accidently put an "M" in front of any.😏

[@ShikataGaNai100]

This song reminds me of the same feel as "Start Over."

[@ShikataGaNai100]

BTW, nice shot of Rainbow Bridge from the window in Yokohama.

[@glenkelley6799]

You can remove that offending "M" key from your keyboard, maybe.

[@ttbird1019]

Oh, I found an M here a lot of first time reactors remove from BAND-"MAID." :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@glenkelley6799 I did turn off predective text tho long ago. Google can't be changing Kanami to salami, that's not on.😆

[@andersmorell5396]

I've learned quite a lot from you and I just want to say thanks. In case you want to check something different but Band Maid I suggest Hakujitsu by King Gnu. I have no idea if you will like it but based on your comments I think you may find it interesting due to its structure in terms of musical composition, it is not even remotely close to heavy rock though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ_cZmZviZVqatk Love band maid despite of them being somewhat heavy. Their compositions are just fantastic. Still Manners is my #1, personal taste, nothing more nothing less.

[@Matou-photo]

rare harmonies on band maid ? really ?

[@darrellroninson3476]

Dude its going way to fast and just show them like everyone else!? Thats the big part of this I watched it Xmas eve But there is something wrong with your display i am out!

[@TheChampOfMedium]

It's normal speed... you probably accidentally increased it on your video settings.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TheChampOfMedium It's working normal speed for me.🤷‍♂️

[@stimproid]

@@TheChampOfMedium Looks fine to me

[@RahimRahmat]

Meow??! ...... I honestly don't get what you're rambling about..... this video seems perfectly fine on my end.....

[@BrennosVV]

Are you referring to the original track? I check it against my copy and it seems correct for speed.

[@jay_g1984]

The maids are meant to clean. Not to do whatever their doing.🤦‍♂️🤢

[@HH-rl6nk]

Oh you're here again, I was waiting on you to bitch about this. Sucks for you he did another Band-Maid, hope it ruined your day for a bit.

[@jay_g1984]

@@HH-rl6nk I aim to please 😉 Judging the likes I get, I'm not the only that can't stand the maids.

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

@@jay_g1984 Poor soul! You are fooling yourself since you did not get any likes... Incidentally, you should check with your soulmates, @selectcircle and @John P. Johnson! I am pretty sure you will like one another and bask together in your hate! They live in that cesspool everyone consciously avoids walking near! Why do you not crawl into it, the other two spineless worms are crying for your stinking company!