Band Maid - Choose Me (Live at Zepp Tokyo 2018) | REACTION!!!

[@markmark6378]

I have been a Band-Maid fan for a good while now and their songs still feel fresh to me. For me it is hard to describe in some ways. For instance, yes they sound like a hard rock band, but yet, not a hard rock band like I used to know growing up. There are things that they do that other bands have done in the past, yet to me they sound completely different. They have been able to meld the best parts of rock into something all their own. They obviously cross genres, which is sort of unique, but are able to make it sound perfectly in place. Their transitions have become incredible. So smooth, looking and sounding effortless, yet we know that it is not the case. I think to get to this level you have to be really talented, work real hard, be capable of learning and be able to incorporate what you have learned into making yourself and band mates even better. You have to love what you are doing and have care for your other band mates, creating a close knit well oiled machine. And of course, with this band, you have to be having FUN doing it. Whenever I think of the Band-Maid sound, I always think it "Swings". A crazy thing to think I guess, but, for me it separates them from others. Of course it Rocks, it's amazing, it's stunning. It's dependable, it's impressive...etc. But I always come back to it Swings. Meh, I ramble again. Anyway nice reaction!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Me I LOVE a little swing

[@joki5346]

Every time I watch "Rock in me" I also think that they could play jazz and swing, too, maybe because it is written in 2/4 time (Boogie? I´m not very good educated in music theory).

[@pdicomd2004]

Mark Mark q

[@sacluvsBM]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." I think that was either Ella Fitzgerald or Lena Horn. But l am not sure and too busy to look it up right now. And as true today as it was back in the late 30's and 40's.

[@rotorthermotech1310]

Band Maid, destined to dominate the ROCK industry, their song writing is so so good, so interesting and complex, never boring, not to mention the musicianship OMG 😲 When international travel returns I’m going to Japan to see this band

[@sacluvsBM]

Simply the best.

[@rickwagner-]

I'm surprised that with as many BAND-MAID reactions as you've done, that you would describe them as a Heavy Metal band. Most fans would consider them to be in the Hard Rock genre, and they are self described as "~An impossibly hard rocking maid band~". Sure, they incorporate some metalish riffs, but there's also some punk, some funk, and a lot of pop influences in their sound. NOTE: Never mind, I just got to the minute and a half mark on your reaction. : ) BTW, MISA's biggest influence is Paz Lenchantin, who has been with The Pixies, Queens of the Stone Age, etc. She also played barefoot a lot of the time. : ) I very much agree with you about the timeless quallity. BAND-MAID are like a super group you never heard of from a few decades ago. Miku describes the contrast between the heavy sound and their look (plus her talk) as "The Gap". It can definitely catch people off guard, and it helps them stand out in the very competitive (and high talent) Japanese music scene.

[@sacluvsBM]

So very well said. That gap always permeates just about everything this band does (and stands for). As l admitted earlier l am guilty myself of breaking the first Band-Maid commandment: thou shalt not assume a damned thing. I was writing that small pigeon was 811 years old. And that's because l assumed pigeon would age. My assumption was wrong. Pigeon is 810 forever. See what assuming will do? ;-)

[@sukatijakkoya8212]

Yup...i agree with you bro,they are definitely catch people off guard...and then....BOOOM! Surprise of the rawr power of the band,and melting the brain and ego of a guy and make them cry and addict to Band Maid and finally become a "Maidiac" like me and Mr Robert here and a lot of other people in this world.🤘🤘🤘😁

[@sacluvsBM]

@@sukatijakkoya8212 that is a fact. And l am happy with the Maidiac label for the Band-Maid community. As a Grateful Dead enthusiast l aways appreciated the Dead head label because that at the time described a worldwide community of like minded folks who were and still are a family. And so a couple of years ago l liked the label Maidenheads. But l digress. I am proud and happy to be a member of the Maidiacs. And we are family and in much the same manner as the Deadheads of a lifetime ago. I hope that you and yours are getting through this in good shape and look forward to the day we can all celebrate at live performances again. The very best to you and yours from Sacramento, California.

[@AC-su9st]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYqTeWmYo7GYkNk

[@JuanSan66]

Something really classic but at the same time really new. It´s unbelievable. The most unique band nowadays.

[@rudyharfandi2671]

In the interview video I watch, what Miku said is she want to create a band that play COOL music while wearing cute outfit.

[@miqoto]

Kanami has some genius riffs in this song and in almost all the songs. :) mincho mincho mincho~ lol ps the instrumental song after they are done is "Domination"

[@paulread4886]

When you been played at by Band Maid , you know you been played at ! Wow, I would be going home in shock after that gig.

[@RevStickleback]

Most of the live stuff comes from one of two show, Zepp in 2018, and Studio Coast a bit earlier. Both look very similar, but you can tell them apart because Zepp has the lasers, while Studio Coast has 5 live screens on the back wall, and Kanami has a bandage on her right hand. This was song 26 of a set that went past two hours.

[@lalaland3477]

The song at the end is the instrumentation of the song "Domination". The live version may not clear, but the MV is clear enough to hear the instrumentaion of the song, which is one of my favorite.

[@BickKoxing]

Band-Maid was formed in hard rock path, but they still got so many kick ass riffs

[@gmac6503]

Only Band Maid can make a Hard Rock song *pretty*! That was just freekin' kick butt and pretty at the same time. Man I just love them!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I love a lot of Japanese bands, but I always come back to Band-Maid. I've watched the video of the live performance of Domination almost every day since it came out. I WILL see them live when I can. I'm hoping they play the Aftershock Festival in Sac like BABYMETAL did last year.

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

I love Kanami improvising the majority of the 2nd guitar solo, such a pro! If you blank out, just keep playing in time and in tune!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@charlest.velten6983]

You can't go wrong with almost anything that they play the hive. Freedom is another great one to check out by them !

[@Gideon_the_Seeker]

Mace, you asked what song was playing as the band exited the stage. That was an instrumental remix of their song "Domination".

[@adambartos2295]

Catched me a pick from Miku in Munchen. Best concert ever, everyone deserve to go one.

[@me262talon2]

I think I would frame it. Nice catch Adam.

[@nem447]

These girls can melt your heart and eardrums at the same time! When she spoke at the end of the song she put on her cutesy voice...just sayin.

[@RevStickleback]

Mind you, I have heard her normal voice - she drops the act for a few seconds in one interview in the "Japan in Motion" series on youtube, and it isn't massively different. She also slips back into her normal voice at the end of the her stint on the drums in the "all band member on drums" clip.

[@powbobs]

RevStickleback It’s quite different t actually. Deeper. Very sexy.

[@judgeroygreen7046]

That's what they call "The Gap" between what they look like and what they sound like. If you want to see more of that check out Miku's Magic Time. When she sings lead it's like a different band. And it a glimps of what they might have sounded like if they hadn't found Saiki. The song playing at the end is 'Domination'. You've already reacted to the new LIVE version. But you haven't done the Music Video yet. Even if you don't do a reaction to it, it's well worth a look. But it has the lowest mix of any of their Music Videos, so you have to crank it up to hear it properly.

[@russ_henry]

They are something special, aren't they? :-)

[@sacluvsBM]

Indeed. Very.

[@gringopablo]

The ending song, is Domination (World Domination 2018)

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Mate! Greetings from Shizuoka City just under the curious gaze of Mount Fuji! This particular concert was a milestone and established them on the rock scene once and fr all! Even 4 years later it is still extensively reacted on. This was the last one song of a marathon concert lasting 2 hours or so and still left an incredible sense of freshness! This video is specially endearing because it shows their sublime cuteness, modesty, showmanship and love for their fans! As you said, taking a bow, Misa brandishing her guitar in a very rare show from her, Saiki walking away proud and shy, Miku taking the time to salute everyone and Kanami and Akane throwing their picks and sticks into a delirious crowd! What more can you ask! 4 years later in 2022 they have only scratched their true potential! What do they hold in store for us especially with a Us Tour announced for the second part of this year. The cancelled Budokan concert which should be held year will break records! Never-ending bliss! Looking forward to your other reactions, mate! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@lakenneth374]

Music Critic and Musicians: In playing the drums you need to lead all the other instruments and vocals too make them better. B-M drummer Akane fits the Bill:) Just ask fan of Akane, Jimmy Page.

[@BM4-Life]

So who is the painter? The one with the earth looks like from a “Yes” album? Well back to the song this is one of my fav with the Kanami where she is not really shredding it which I like one of my fav guitarist is David Gilmour. But these ladies true to the end of a 26 song *setlist* and you gotta give props to that. In this case I rather enjoy the music video version kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4use2Wse92ob7s then the live version. Well keep the reaction going and be safe. _(Song at the end was Domination)_ Zepp Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan April 13, 2018 1 DOMINATION 2 Play 3 Spirit!! 4 the non-fiction days 5 Moratorium 6 Alive-or-Dead 7 CROSS 8 Turn me on 9 Don't you tell ME 10 Daydreaming 11 One and only 12 Puzzle (acoustic ver.) 13 anemone (acoustic ver.) 14 DICE 15 secret My lips 16 CLANG 17 FATE 18 onset 19 Carry on living 20 alone 21 Rock in me 22 I can't live without you. 23 you. 24 FREEDOM 25 REAL EXISTENCE *26 Choose me*

[@claytoncourtney1309]

I prefer many music videos to the live versions myself. While it is great to see them play these songs that changes to the songs irks me. This one for example, that intro is NOT part of the song. The music videos, for the most part seem fuller. This one is a perfect example, you hear the music but it seems like it is far away.

[@BM4-Life]

@@claytoncourtney1309 There is some live version that I prefer over music videos like *Don't you tell ME* and others like *DICE* I prefer the music video then the live version.

[@claytoncourtney1309]

@@BM4-Life Definitely DICE is my fav Band Maid song. I will say that while i understand why people prefer the live for Don't You Tell Me I still prefer the video. The 'conversation' is great but they have several of those in other live videos. I love Miku's making the little heart in the video and how the camera moves up to Kanami at certain points. It just adds more energy. I usually try to recommend reactors react to the video first THEN watch the live to get an idea of what Band Maid does on stage. I look at a lot of it as we have so many songs that are just live videos we can use those for live stuff. There is just a bunch of fans that only like the live stuff and that disappoints me because the reactors seem to listen to them. Well mini-rant off sorry about putting it in your thread. Stay safe and have a great day.

[@ktosdad]

@@claytoncourtney1309 IMO, their ability to mix things up is what makes Band-Maid special. They are always mixing in different intros, solos, instrumentals, acoustic versions and more into their live shows so you never know what to expect. They don't just go through the motions like a lot of bands.

[@axepackermusic8636]

like punk speed and intence !!!!! the drummer kicks ass !!!!!!

[@brettmarlar4154]

The ending music was an instrumental mix of their song "Domination".

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

It's Domination po! 👗💝🎌✌🎸

[@ethangospodareck]

Fun fact - Misa said one of her biggest influences for how she plays is The Pixies.

[@powbobs]

Not the Pixies specifically. But Paz Lenchantin who is now their bassist.

[@weilima9316]

The song is the instrumental version of Domination. If you haven’t you can consider reacting to their latest video which is a recent live version of Domination with an extra special instrumental section in the middle Of the song which isn’t on the studio version.

[@StrikitRich]

Still miss Akane's hat

[@sacluvsBM]

Gone but not forgotten.

[@StoneShards]

"Disgusting...in the most complimentary way." Hahaha...

[@sacluvsBM]

They are not heavy metal. The founder of this band has said more times than l can count that Band-Maid is a hard rock band. Period. Sacramento loves Band-Maid. And l am now contractually obligated to tell you that super fan Mr Dave Cook and the great nation and continent of Australia love them, too. (Never doubted it for a second, Dave.) You should see this band live. They will blow your fucking mind.

[@rickwagner-]

He corrects himself about a minute and a half into the reaction. : ) Not sure if San Diego loves BAND-MAID (yet), but I sure do.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@rickwagner- l know you guys down south do as well. Hope you are staying safe and all is well.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Ahhhhh the Respect and Admiration of my fellow Madiacs is so comforting and I hope a little patronizing as I am being a little childish

[@lakenneth374]

@@rickwagner- Right, correction was made. Quote Miku, 2017 interview: We have grown greatly musically as a band. At the Bands forming nobody in our Band had done "Hard Rock" so we had started without knowing anything. Gradually we got better in our playing:) PS North of you in Westlake Village, Ca.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook not so bad if you consider the alternative. ;-)

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Everything about this band is great. They are all wonderful musicians and 'showmen' lead by a near genius composer and lead guitar Kanami. They must succeed.

[@paulread4886]

As they are saying about these japanese girl bands...What the hell are they putting in the water over there . here's another j girl band for you . more of a pop garage rock group.. These girls have 12 albums out while still in their 20's and done world tours, thru US , Europe , St america, as well as Asia. SCANDAL song masterpiece > @

[@ma7814]

楽曲の解釈がおもしろかった。ACDCは日本でも人気のあるバンドだ、BONJOVIも人気があった。ハードロックは難しい音楽だと思う。楽器の演奏はもちろん、オリジナリティやライブでの即興も求められる。また、ヴォーカルの力量とカリスマ性も必要だ。逆に音楽の根本を突いているので、多くの人が魅力を感じれるものだとも思う。古典であり、新しい技術が必要とされる。コントラストに気づいたあなたは、Band Maidからより多くの楽しみを得られるだろう。

[@Phiction__]

Ima link you some more band maid songs get ready lol Shake that (this isn't a music video but this is from their second) (kzbin.info/www/bejne/apaUfmCjfdKredk) Onset live Instrumentals (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKCzZXt8oax1i6s) Dice (kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGkiqGMf71sebs) Turn me on live (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6jHhKCeqstpqs0) Puzzle (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDYgGOmnKh1i9E) Non Fiction Days (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6W8f2ConpaBhtU) Alone (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy9k62ZismMZ8k) Don't you tell me (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qni7q5uujbuco7s) Don't let me down (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoqqqIienJeLhM0) Play live (kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bMep2rlNlkepo) Moratorium live (kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGilgnahisdnias) Daydreaming (a little softer song but still rocks) (kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGkiqGMf71sebs) Choose me (kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4use2Wse92ob7s) Most recent songs Reincarnation (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM) Blooming (kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8) Domination live (older song but live video is the newest and newest dated live performance and they also have a music video for this song) (kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k)

[@MS-pj6ql]

I think that this intro is the best

[@puffdadico6063]

🔥

[@KMASCII]

Back in the day terms like hard-rock, metal, and heavy-metal were different. But because they carry a classic sound it probably would be appropriate calling Band-Maid's style a "metal" sound. But maybe not so much nowadays.

[@rustygear447]

8:19 she plays a different solo here than the music video. why??? the original solo is way better.

[@sacluvsBM]

But she is not afraid to experiment and the very best rock bands ever never play their songs the same way twice. Like Led Zeppelin for instance. Live performance is where they grow and expand. And that is why. Certainly you can understand that?

[@rustygear447]

@@sacluvsBM But that's not how they do things. In every other live songs they improve on what they have by adding more instruments or extend the solo. this one, she completely replace the perfectly good solo with a less good one. I think she uses the original in later performance though. This is the only concert i hear this solo, and i wonder if there's a reason for it.

[@MoonmanRedux]

See BigBrutal BassBeer's comment!

[@ktosdad]

Seems she got a little lost trying to improvise or maybe just forgot what she was playing for a second there. That's the beauty of live shows, things aren't always perfect.

[@MoonmanRedux]

@@ktosdad The latter, I think, and then she tried to improvise her way out of it and still managed to end up with something pretty good.

[@josemanuelperez2853]

Ehhh yes, there´s an interesting dichotomy but only partially from the western point of view. Japan in literally another country. Not only geographically but also culturally. In western country, a lot of woman thinks (it´s their opinion) that equality is "all must be the same" and a lot thinks that behave in a "macho way" is a form of equality Japan is a country were equality sadly have in most aspects a "way to go" but there´s one tradition: women must be "feminine". They do partially because of this, but also because in Japan the "kawaii" it´s a desirable condition for women. Even you can find in a lot of places where a woman is attending at the public or even talking with coworkers that they spoke in ... well, it´s difficult to explain. Something between a childish way and a "cute" way. Even the tone is different. Even "strong women" like to dress and behave in a feminine way. They think "i´m a woman so i don´t need to behave like a man" Maybe a little strange from a western point of view, but it´s their culture so... This way you can find women even en metal bands wearing pink and cute dresses while playing like crazy. I´n not sure i a suggest this sometime, but this can be a nive reaction. Try Aldious (another all female band, power metal) and this theme. Not only they are pretty good, also the video is very fun to see kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpiraWCkpdZrbLs You already see dominator, this track is even more fun

[@sickboy10renton]

Great　JapaneseHR/HM　All-female band 　BAND-MAID　(HR)　　LOVEBITES（HM）　ALDIOUS（HM）　NEMOPHILA（HR/HM）

[@Beirock]

Nice!!🤙🤙

[@koichifujisaki1022]

I like

[@theresadizon7769]

Hi sir new subscriber here can u pls play and give reaction from Franco song "Aurora Sunrise" thanks in advane and more power...

[@shougunsun]

Heavy Metal band？NO NO NO this is Hard Rock band

[@vincentwee632]

Just a reminder.... Band Maid is a hard rock band... NOT a heavy metal band.... anyway.... great reaction!

[@jeffreyrussell8774]

Definitely hard rock, but at the highest caliber

[@WrestlingfansareCLOWNS]

Day 100 of commenting “react to 241 by rivermaya” idk if the creator will notice... i dont think he will 😔

[@aaa47aoki]

そ

[@powbobs]

Hard rock. Not metal.