BAND MAID - CHOOSE ME - DRUMMER REACTS

Hello Drum Nerds, hope you're well. Enjoy today's video BAND MAID - CHOOSE ME - DRUMMER REACTS
It's been a minute since I've looked at any Band Maid, so this makes for a refreshing change of pace. I have to admit, it was a slow, dull and hot day but once I heard this song (in making the video) I was immediately uplifted!
The drum features in this song are superb, with a constantly returning 2 bar drum fill, an excellent breakdown with the floor tom and just stunningly steady groove.
Original Video Here - • BAND-MAID / Choose me ...
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Be well and keep your stick on the ice,
Colin
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[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yes, yes we are guitar nerds too. But really we're all just everything BAND-MAID nerds :)

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Guitar nerds?!!?......noooou... I possess 15 guitars and I can't see a guitar nerd in a thousand miles😝🤪😜

[@DRUMNERD]

Must admit, I would love to see those axe's of yours :) As much as a drum nerd as I am, respect has to be given to someone with 15 guitars - love it! :) Be well.

[@crabuki1273]

Not nerds. Connoiseurs. ;)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@kent-oveprestberg3578 😮3 guitars for each Maid. That's some impressive collection Kent.😁👌

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@crabuki1273 You're right GG. On the plus side i burnt less calories by typing nerds :)

[@MarioPrega]

A few years ago I was able to see Band Maid live in Paris. The location was a kind of a bunker. I had the opportunity to look sideways at the stage for the last few songs. What I saw there a was incredible. Akane's skills were on full display. She is really a monster on Drums.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

"Choose Me"-- a song featured in the Netflix original movie "KATE" as BAND MAID, has so many great RnR chops, it's kinda unbelievable. From Saiki's old-school phrasing, cadence and a super soulful vocal at the end; MISA's driving bass, her special riff after Kanami's brilliant, rocking main solo (complete with harmonic pinch), and her pulls at the end of the song that really funks it up with Akane's drumming; to Kanami's original composition, off-beat octave stretches during the verses, and her addition of a second uncomplicated yet super tasty solo; to Akane's unique snare & tom flurry that launches the choruses; and to Miku's octave-down, in & out vocal backup and lyrics... all makes "Choose Me" a throwback rocker that surprised me when I first heard it - and I'll bet most anyone - that they would come up with this western-style, rock 'n roll classic. Of course, after years later, it's not surprising at all coming from this important band of geniuses who are almost single-handedly bringing back the joys and soulfulness of rock for people from all places and ages to hear. Here's a great live MV of "Choose Me" that's not quite as punchy do to the mix, but still good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTUmqeYjcycnbc Thx, Colin!

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Ya, love this song. Love the sound of Akane's drum seet as well.

[@DRUMNERD]

It's one amazing sounding kit eh Mark! Be well.

[@jkkansasband7056]

AKANE! AKANE! AKANE! Happiest drummer alive. Mincho was pretty good too. Check out the awesome instrumental ONSET-LIVE. Peace. 1.48

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yeah Mincho was ok i guess.🤭

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Hey it's the Drum Nerd channel. Now if this is on your channel I think I would run out of superlatives for Mincho.😎

[@greylocke100]

When she first joined Band Maid she used one tom. She added the second during the recording of New Beginning. That is when she also started adding digital triggers. As Art Vader says below as I type this, Akane uses a Roland TM-1 and she also has 5 triggers on her kit. Or she did. She used to have one tucked under her China, but now she has replaced that with a cowbell, she also used to have a 2 switch foot trigger behind her hi-hat and left kick pedal for starting and stopping the Click Track, and the Backing Tracks, to the left of her snare and hi-hat there is her Roland, underneath is the snare that came with her Tama kit which has been converted to a triggered unit, and I've seen 2 photos taken from behind Akane as she plays which show what looks like to be a 3 pad trigger unit to the right of her hi-hat in between it and the rack toms. I didn't see it in any photos taken after the Line Cube Shibuya concert though, so I don't know if it's been replaced or she moved it, or got rid of it. I've also seen a few photo's of Akane with snare travel cases marked with Ludwig, Tama and Pearl. Although it has been noted that in 2 interviews Akane says she uses the Ludwig for her main snare, and will occasionally use the Tama, or a Gretsch. So the Pearl case may have been used to transport the Gretsch snare. Or her cymbals.

[@greylocke100]

@@785boats Thank you. So far I've read about 80% of all the translated articles and interviews of the Ladies that are in an Excel spreadsheet from Reddit. I've been looking for as many backstage/behind the scenes photos and videos as I can find. I had a hard drive crash when my surge strip fried my backup drive, so I'm now trying to recover everything I had. So a lot of my information is going on remembered translations and photos. If I'm not sure of something, I say that I am not sure, and I ALWAYS welcome corrections so I can be sure we give new listeners and fans the correct information.

[@785boats]

@@greylocke100 Well, all I can say is thanks again. We are all a little more educated because of your hard work. Cheers.

[@greylocke100]

@@785boats Thank you Sir. I try my best to gather the correct information. Our Ladies deserve nothing else.

[@TlanImass]

The Netflix film Kate has Band-Maid doing a cameo and them singing this song. Their song Blooming also features in the movie.

[@realdocloco]

Just discovering your channel - it could quickly become one of my favorite drummer channel 👍

[@DRUMNERD]

Thanks for that Doc, I really appreciate the comment and kind words! I hope you've had a brilliant Monday. Be well.

[@throwaway9389]

And some sweet hi-hat just before those flams. You might want to check out "I Still Seek Revenge" off Unseen World. Very few have reviewed it but it's a butt kicker. Great reaction--thanks!

[@powbobs]

Saw them play this live last night and I was awestruck by Akane’s drums.

[@powbobs]

Sakae drums from Japan. She calls them Emily. I have two Sakae kits. Love them.

[@doobiejones9388]

Great song. Great reaction. Band Maid forever 😊😎🤘✌️❤️‍🔥

[@DRUMNERD]

Thank you for the kind words and honest words about it being a great song! Gotta love proper, unadulterated rock :) Be well.

[@doobiejones9388]

@@DRUMNERD 😎🤘

[@MusicMike747]

“Two bar wicked drum fills,” official “Band-Maid Thing” 🥁 🥁 🔥

[@Glynthepin]

One of my favourite Band Maids tracks. With them it is difficult to have favourites! Thank you for analysing Akane's drumming. If you ever get to see them live, remember to take a banana or two for Akane. They don't call her the gorilla, for nothing! 😃

[@avader5]

Sir I'm not a drum expert like you are but I saw one video where Akane said she uses the Roland TM-1.

[@DRUMNERD]

Thank you kindly good sir, I appreciate the insight. I'll try and did up that video and have a look :) Be well.

[@fastskipper777]

I highly recommend you listen to "secret My lips". Akane is amazing on that song. Better yet, listen to all their songs. Akane is my favorite rock drummer. She is so good, so musical and so fun to listen to. Akane is a happy drummer. There are so many amazing female rock drummers from Japan - Tamu Murata of Nemophila, Haruna of Lovebites, Nagisa of Trident, Juuna (ex. trident) and so on. But, I love the sound of Akane's drums the best. She makes such crisp and clean sound yet fun and joy to listen to.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Hey, I really enjoy your channel. And thanks for spreading the love for Akane. Love the enthusiasm.

[@tonylekas3041]

i love the way Akane is like i drum robot turned off at the beginning then she switches on and rock and roll ensues. This is back when they were perfecting the machine and I think before Akane retooled her style to be able to play without hurting her back and of course went next level. Check out Alone sometime its the first track they wrote that made it on a record and Akane flippin kills it.

[@motley22crue]

Secret My Lips and Warning have great drums in them.

[@billardon514]

Those are Tama Star Custom Bubinga with all die-cast hoops and they sound HUGE!!! Of course paired with a sweet Ludwig Black Beauty!

[@billardon514]

Actually I'm not sure if it's her Tama kit we see in this video, but this is what she uses now ;)

[@ethangospodareck]

4:15 if you're looking for Akane's longest (I think) fill, try Warning.

[@ethangospodareck]

Well my bad you've done Warning. Guess I'll head over there then.

[@zer0tzer0]

The LIVE version is even better! And with a different ending.

[@thisismadness6962]

So, they just dropped a new single, Unleash!!!!!, a teaser for the album they're releasing in September. You should check it out.

[@DRUMNERD]

Now that is a wonderful suggestion, I've been recommended a few others songs, but I think this has to go to the front of the Q. Thank you for the heads up, maybe a live stream of the album might work. Be well.

[@blank557]

Check out Akane's drumming in "Blooming". Uber-fast, with lots of cool fills, bridges, and lead ins and outs. Then there is "Onset", "Dice","Domination" and a really sweet drum solo in "Freedom".

[@perrinklumpp4664]

Thanks for the Band Maid reaction. Akane doesn't always get enough love and if you are looking for another Band Maid song where she really shows her drum chops - give Warning a try.

[@topographic1973ify]

Live is the way to go.

[@palominokid3002]

Great reaction and drum info ! Please check out "Alone" - the first song written completely by B-M, and contains one of Kanami's greatest ever guitar solos !

[@DRUMNERD]

Thank you kindly for the suggestion, that song has been a common request so it shall be featuring soon. I wasn't aware until that song they didn't fully write their songs.....thanks for the interesting bit of info good sir. Love learning from you and the other Drum Nerds :) Be well.

[@threemonkeysk]

As a drum nerd you should check out "Blooming" by them if you haven't already, spesh what Akane does during Kanami's solo

[@DRUMNERD]

Hello Monkeys, I may have done that if I remember correctly (though I forget more than I should) either way, I appreciate the suggestion and will make it a part of the channel if it isn't already. Be well

[@ullischuster1263]

Thumbs up👍. If you really want to hear Akane's drumming, their song "Warning" is the one for you. ☺

[@DRUMNERD]

Thanks Ulli, I appreciate that. I have put the song Warning in my list and it should be one of the next ones out :) Be well.

[@TheJerm]

Well, THAT was entertaining! Love this track. Love this band. Love this drummer (Akane!). But, to be fair, this is a pretty mild example of her skilllllz. I agree with the previous suggestions for "Secret My Lips"- mv, "Warning"- mv and "Alone" - mv. She really pops in these three songs and frankly absolutely lays waste on the entire Unseen World album. Thanks much, Brad!

[@lurkmerchant]

Akane Akane Akane!!!

[@danjoseph7515]

"Suger Honey Iced Tea" and "Bugger Me Sideways", you CLEARLY liked the song!(It is AWESOME!)🤘😁🤘 If that energized you, try reacting to The Non-Fiction Days, it's an Ultimate Pump-Up Song!! Thanks! 🤘🤩🤘

[@avader5]

In an interview here on KZbin Saiki and Miku indicated that they intersperse English for 2 reasons 1) People in Japan think it's cool, 2) It helps reach out to the English-speaking audience and keep them engaged.

[@DRUMNERD]

Cheers for that Art, honestly can say, I hadn't considered that but it makes so much sense :) Very cleaver on their part but my god it must be a strain to go between languages that quickly and often, super talented! Be well.

[@chuckcharles3113]

It also makes very smart business sense as well !

[@JK-tz6kk]

Brandon: hold my beer, Po! 🙃

[@DaElfer]

If you hear her in their latest song her drums are crazy

[@thelmamatic5004]

try tamu murata drum cover of symphony x nevermore, tarn softwhip drum cover or waking the demons,

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@tamotsuish]

from Japan,

[@TehPhysics]

Oh, so you like anime, huh? Then it's imperative you react to their newest song/video 'Unleash!!!!!'. Trust me.

[@DRUMNERD]

I do love a bit of Dragon Ball Z so I will absolutely get onboard with this new single. I've heard it's for their upcoming album. Thanks for the suggestion. Be well.

[@stevenclark7600]

You have to react to the ,Alone,MV the song is very drum heavy and Akane absolutley destroys the song ,she is amazing to watch,along with a stunning guitar solo by Kanami.

[@DRUMNERD]

Steven, thanks for this. I've added Alone and will shortly get to it with excitement :) I'm looking forward to some drum heavy greatness! Be well.

[@stevenclark7600]

@@DRUMNERD Thankyou,and you.

[@Space_Ranger]

I'm not a good judge but I think Akane is one of the top drummers in Japan if not the world! Band-Maid have made me listen to other music differently and I can't find some now that hold up.

[@Bodneyblue]

Oh!...forgot to mention..She plays using WINCENT drum sticks...And if incase you missed it..she uses Evans skins. Bish, Bash, Bosh Crash!!!

[@Kevin6059]

Yep - a two bar fill is correct. Oh, and Band-Maid is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DRUMNERD]

It's just a wonderful thing a two bar fill :) Be well.

[@kevinlane7555]

One of the songs that caused me to fall in love with this band...I'll probably always prefer the earlier material...Yep, that's a proper snare drum sound...nice and ringy...most modern drums sound like tupperware to me

[@stealthcabbie1336]

33c - real money - 33c

[@Muzicman2112]

Akane is a beast on drums! Check out their song Warning, about 1:54 into the song is an incredible long drum roll! Best I’ve heard in a song!

[@philipcable7518]

I'm no percussion expert (far from it). Akane is not just about beating the life out of her kit (although she sometimes treats it like it stole her bananas). She writes all of her percussion longhand onto sheet music ALL OF IT. None of her fills are done by chance and she keeps better time than anatomic clock. In fact MISA the bass (goddess) player says she plays bare foot so she can feel the kick of Akanes drums so she can keep in time with her. Akane bends time signatures to her will you will find yourself trying to keep up with how many timing shifts she goes through in one track. Then there is the track "Rinne"............."Blackhole" will annihilate any idea you have of structured rock music as you fall into the event horizon.

[@nao0624y]

中国ではありません 日本人です

[@StoneShards]

Hang in there, everybody, this guy's PAUSE button will wear out very shortly! hahaha

[@DRUMNERD]

Then I'll buy a new one. Be well.

[@StoneShards]

@@DRUMNERD

[@imyfujita]

They are not wearing Chinese dresses.

[@DRUMNERD]

Don't know that I said they were. 😐

[@Darth.Fluffy]

Do people in Canada really think Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's son? Because he does look like it in the memes.

[@DRUMNERD]

Have to say, a lot of people I've spoken with don't entirely rule it out :) Happy Friday.

[@pak40l46]

You have a dirty Trudeau. Well, we have a dirty Biden. Anyway, I am a very big Band-Maid fan (literally and figuratively).

[@DRUMNERD]

Yeah, it really seems like all nations leaders are just crusty, sandy buttholes with nothing going on upstairs. We can rise above it though through great music such as what Band Maid creates with a healthy does of truth and honesty. Be well brother.

[@laughingbuddha2948]

When I saw the thumbnail I was already prepared for an annoying reaction. I was not disappointed.

[@DRUMNERD]

Well I can see the pure amount of irony regarding the thumbnail and current youtube trends went over someone's head (I was not disappointed) Read the description. Thanks for seeing something you didn't like and still clicking though, my algorithm loves you. Be well.

[@laughingbuddha2948]

@@DRUMNERD I click on anything that has to do with Band-Maid, my delusional friend. Be well.

[@DRUMNERD]

Bit presumptuous that we're friends, you haven't even taken me to dinner yet; this relationship is moving rather quickly. I think we should start with a coffee before you try to undress me and pick my fruit. Be well