BAND MAID Daydreaming DICE HATE? POrtland 11 Aug 2023

[@arthurg7894]

The last amazing concert my wife and I went to before this one was NIN. We were wondering how the hell we'd ever follow that up. Band Maid was perfect and right up there in the echelon of greats IMO

[@sms95501]

All time classic band. Among all the giants.

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Band-Maid are so good right now. Their confidence and enthusiasm have reached new levels. US fans are very lucky to see this version of the band but my optimism says they're going to keep climbing. 😍🎸🎸🎸🥁🎤

[@sms95501]

I agree, what is next we don’t know. But now is a peak time.

[@andrewwiggin]

I feel so lucky to have seen them in October of last year and this summer.

[@kla4600]

I got to see them in Minneapolis---amazing. Phone videos can't do justice to the sound, of course, but it's great that others get these close-in glimpses of the small venue US concerts.

[@sms95501]

@@andrewwiggin If we had to only see one phase of their journey, , this time is quiet epic, focal, we are fortunate. still small enough for the smaller 1K venues, but at a zenith of creativity and growth. Really would have been nice to see them anytime earlier, but now is so cool. They are on fire!

[@sms95501]

@@kla4600 It's hit or miss with phones. I used an external mic that can dial in the volume, and this show is my favorite for audio. I fell in love with other videos from the audience, so I figured the more the better. I have a hard time keeping still! But Band-Maid is so amazing live it felt important to share, and try my best to get good sound.

[@tayter1]

I live 30 miles out of Portland and could not make this show... sad! Only been a BM fan club member since 2019... But I am massively blessed with these videos you're sharing from that show! Have I just not noticed on previous shows or is this the first where the instruments and Saiki's microphone are 'wireless'??... no cable chasing going on and looks like Miku wandered off into the crowd there for a bit.... World-renowned goddesses of Worldwide Power Rock, although they are a 'genre' by themselves!

[@sms95501]

They were wireless in Japan in 2022, but used cables when they were in the USA in September 2022. When they came in May 2023 they were wireless. From what I have heard the main consideration was that wireless is just one more thing that can go wrong. They seem to have become OK with it now. And I bet they have a few cables with them, if needed. I am glad you enjoy the recordings, the live recordings from 2019 is what convinced me if their power. A good recording really captures the feel of the band. and though there is nothing like seeing them live, the experience is over that night..... I wanted to be able to relive these precious moments, and share them. This Portland show is the best on this channel I think.

[@sean1728]

This was honestly the best live show I’ve ever been to. Thanks for preserving the memory! 🤘🇯🇵🔥❤️

[@sms95501]

See them again, it’s always this good! This is the best recording I ever did IMO.

[@user-zg5tl9py6d]

Thank you for always sharing. 🙏😃

[@sms95501]

I am happy to share, and thank you for your kind words.. 🙏🎶

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Saiki close by, and you managed to keep holding your camera still without shaking even a tiny bit LOL. I got about this close to Saiki at Zepp. She is just amazing in any way possible, what a front woman Band-Maid have.

[@sms95501]

POrtland came out real good, I think. Especially the audio. Thanks Jan!

[@kevinhardy8997]

I was maybe row 12 and I can honestly say this was the best concert of my life! Such a fun show😁🤘🇯🇵⛩️

[@sms95501]

Portland was awesome! I can not say there was a "best" Band-Maid show I have seen personally, but Portland somehow seems to be one of the best. I will say the sound there was very well done. And the Maids never hold back, never....

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Thank you for your video, Jim M. I have to say BAND-MAID is the only band I would follow around the world if I had the means to do so. Again, thank you. I was at the Crystal Ballroom as well.

[@sms95501]

Awesome!! I'm glad you made the show. I would see more if i could. There are a few other things I like, but with Band-Maid, I feel this is such a pivotal point in their history, not to be missed, taking top priority.

[@44ROBOS]

thank you so much for uploading all these videos

[@sms95501]

You're welcome, I am so glad people are enjoying them.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Not to forget Akane and Kanami, they are world class live performers. I was at MISA's side at TGT, I was center stage in front of Miku and Saiki at Zepp, and I hope I will be on Kanami's side at Yokohama Arena 🙂

[@sms95501]

Lots of Kanami cam in sPOkane!!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

@@sms95501 Highly appreciated :-)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

BAND-MAID are so red hot even tho they're so damn cool.😃

[@sms95501]

Daydreaming > DICE > HATE? Thats from cool to red hot right there.

[@zossuzuki9265]

Awesome performance ! and I really enjoy the video with great sound, thank you ! 🤘🤘

[@sms95501]

You are most welcome! Portland has the best sound I ever recorded, I think.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Interesting opening to Daydreaming, very nice. I think it's easier for Saiki to start with backing from the piano. My favorite rock ballad of all times 🙂 Miku's guitar is loud and clear in the mix. Thanks Jim for your great video work.

[@sms95501]

Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. I was never much into rock ballads, until the Maids...

[@roberthutfless1750]

Thanks again Jim. My headphones are on fire 🔥

[@sms95501]

Mine too! I love the audience going crazy, in stereo.. Speaking of stereo, try playing this show on a home system…. You really feel it!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Hate is such a rocker of a song. I love Miku's playing, she is running fast riffs all the time in between the rythm strumming.

[@sms95501]

HATE? is solid, and the trading riffs is classic Band-Maid.

[@edwardmcalister8743]

Miku has become such a rock star!

[@Riel93]

Thanks for sharing! Is Omajinai time next? I look forward to it!

[@sms95501]

I am trying to load it, but YT is being very slow. I don’t know why…. It has been 12 hours “pending”

[@tonio8342]

Jim-san Arigatou!❤❤❤

[@sms95501]

You are welcome. I am very happy with quality of the audio for the POrtland show.

[@harryshaw9584]

the first time I was really paying attention to Miku playing rhythm on Hate and I have to say, that pigeon came a long way, she was holding that song down in a big way and Mincho should be proud of her.

[@sms95501]

Here is Miku very heavy in the mix… kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaLEpouVYqeWiM0

[@sms95501]

Listen to the growl 27 seconds in on that Phoenix video .

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

DICE - Hate? What can I say - MISA MISA MISA MISA

[@sms95501]

She is something else to watch... and hear.

[@Timber1508]

Great quality vid! May I ask what you filmed it with?

[@sms95501]

iPhone 10 SE with an “iQ7” external mic

[@Timber1508]

@@sms95501 Thanks for the info! My phone is supposed to have a great camera but every time I've tried shooting concerts it looks pretty bad.

[@kevinhardy8997]

Nice! I posted a video further back but this one is closer and the sound is better. iphone 8

[@sms95501]

@@Timber1508I shot in 4K. The SE just has a small lens. A 15 minute recording is like 4 gigs! The secret weapon is the mic, AND a brace to hold the phone, so your hand does not interfere with the sound waves.

[@sms95501]

@@kevinhardy8997It was random that so close the mix was real good. There is so much hit and miss with this. I recorded from the rail in Phoenix last year with an 8 like yours. Miku’s 5150 amp was coming straight off the stage to me. The mix is not balanced, but I just love hearing her so well. Most recordings have a special aspect to them. Something unique, either visually or sonically.

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks so much! nice sounds and video. Were you having fun? If you`re filming,you`re too busy to enjoy it,aren`t you?

[@sms95501]

It is a balance. I would have more fun if I did not record. But I really enjoy watching and sharing them later.

[@sms95501]

You can be sure I did have a great time. On the rail, so sweet. And I brace my hand on it, so I don’t have to overthink keeping the device where I want it to point. And watching later, now, I am so glad I did it. I was chasing the best sound I could get. POrtland is as good as I got. And I love the audience going nuts in stereo.

[@edwardmcalister8743]

How does it get better than Daydreaming? I swear every time I hear this song I get a lump in my throat, and it gets really dusty for some damn reason.

[@sms95501]

Those three on a row…. Interesting progression of relationships…

[@sms95501]

About Us had me and many others in streams of tears at Yokohama.