BAND-MAID / Daydreaming MV reaction | Metal Musician Reacts

[@TheChampOfMedium]

Thanks Roy... you da man.

[@joeking6763]

Thank you for reviewing this song! I find myself agreeing with almost everything you mention about BAND MAID's talents and emotions. I certainly hope that you are not finished with BAND MAID. You can go back and replay any part as many times as you want. We aren't here for the song as much as your comments and insight.

[@Dan-mc7xg]

That guitar solo hits like a "2 ton heavy thing"! I have been blown away by the ever-evolving and constantly-growing Band-Maid, but there is something about the emotion in this song -in that guitar solo which is pure emotion! Few artist can create such magic. Kanami is one of the few!

[@onyabeia832]

Sorry off topic I know you like Bibi. Please check her new song (Bad, sad, and mad) MV and comeback show. As usual unique, fresh. She is really talented

[@armynurseboy]

Not sure if you caught the last online concert, but they did a modified version of this song, with an acoustic opening.

[@-naf8498]

sweet reaction man!, i love this ballad song and i like your reaction

[@stevehall5128]

So many times we hear "The guitar solo is great, they're just shredding like crazy!" But here the solo is the EMOTIONAL high point of the song. How often does that happen these days? (Plus she's shredding.)

[@laughingbuddha2948]

Very concise observation, my friend.

[@artist_37]

Still probably my favorite Kanami solo, Possibly solo in general. Sounds like something you'd hear in an Alter Bridge/Tremonti solo. Daydreaming is one of those songs you wish you could go back and hear again for the first time.

[@midnightsun7116]

agree, they both have similarities: short shredding but full of emotion *also use PRS guitar :)

[@mickyart]

Finally... yeah, this is one of my fav Kanami solos and one of my fav ballads of all time. Heart piercing!

[@johnnyrokkit]

I really enjoy her lower register. Very rich. Saiki really is a fantastic vocalist. Sometimes easy to forget when she’s surrounded by such amazing musicianship. Best Kanami solo.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage and Smile. An unbelievable range of mid-tempo songs from the greatest hard rock band on the planet - Band-Maid. Thx Champ!

[@philipcable7518]

All the feels

[@lurkmerchant]

YES!!!

[@jimmoriarty8235]

Finally you reach this masterpiece Mr Champ...!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@wave8359]

Love the bit where he remarks on Akane trying to not smile !!!---but her smile is as indelible as it is beautiful !!

[@bartyslattfast]

This song is epic. Saiki just expressing emotion and incredible song structure.

[@lurkmerchant]

Other singers might say ''listen to my voice'' while Saiki says ''listen to this song''. Actually you can hear whole band telling the story together through music.

[@bartyslattfast]

@@lurkmerchant yes, she has no theatrics where she us screaming for attention. She sings and feels the song.

[@PaulEngineer]

G'day Champ. Dare I suggest that a significant proportion of your subscribers were waiting for this one.... Daydreaming of it even. Maid our day.

[@Stygris]

Aight youre on time out now

[@thissailorja]

Awesome pun! Thank you! Haha

[@opie8989]

This song is in my top 3 songs by them, but they have never-ending of top ten songs.

[@Car1Domingues]

Don't forget to see and enjoy the Master piece that is Yolo another Band Maid song. Greating from Portugal.

[@leosan3918]

It's nice to see another portuguese fan of Band Maid around here! ;) Cumprimentos tuga!

[@Car1Domingues]

@@leosan3918 Obrigado, BAND MAID It was my usual discovery, not a single song you don't like.

[@RuidaSilva73]

Finding two Portuguese Band-Maid fans? Finally! I'm not alone! :D Cumprimentos malta!

[@leosan3918]

​@@RuidaSilva73 it's cool isn't it? That's exactly what I thought. "I'm not alone!" :D Abraço.

[@Car1Domingues]

@@RuidaSilva73Welcome aboard this carrocel Band Maid, because it is 1 year i entered this spectacular trip and do not want it to end, I love these girls, I hope to see them in a concert in Portugal, a rock in river or meo southeast, maybe. Obrigado Rui. 🎸🤘

[@juanleonardosambitan1380]

One of my favorite song from bandmaid man..

[@RLB9844]

Finally, I've been waiting for you to do Daydreaming. I love it. One of my favorites.

[@frantaf]

1AM and i should go to sleep, but you post reaction to our beloved solo

[@threemonkeysk]

Ha ha 2-30am GMT for me

[@kairukafuka6022]

Funny you mentioned Saiki having more vibrato in this song, that's because before this song was recorded, she had surgery to remove the polyp in her throat. She couldn't do a vibrato before since the the polyp was getting in her way, and she couldn't do a clean falsetto as well. It's all thanks to her surgery, a very well done by the doctor managed to retain her vocal essence, that she sang beautifully in this song and also the songs after this.

[@realdocloco]

A polyp doesn't prevent to use vibrato ("getting in the way" - seriously? Did you ever seen what vocal cords polyps really looks like?) - never heard of that in any of their interviews anyway, I'm afraid you're overthinking and dramatizing the story. The polyp was causing her voice to tire and become hoarse quickly, nothing related to her vibrato. About her falsetto, she didn't know the technique untill Miku showed her, that's why she wasn't using it.

[@philipcable7518]

Thanks for the info. I was lead to believe that this condition could have ended her career?

[@realdocloco]

@@philipcable7518 most of the time, these surgery give good results (there is however a risk as with any surgery). The most important thing is to take good care of your voice afterwards.

[@ranger_a6953]

You've struck Band-Maid ballad gold on this one.

[@scottavery2009]

I've been waiting for you to react to this its my favorite band-maid song. All The emotions that saiki conveys with her vocals and then kanami's solo just gives me goosebumps

[@crabuki1273]

MISA's bass line in this song is one of her most straight-forward, but it's active and impactful. Really enjoy this song.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

straight-forward for her anyway #nobias on a side note have you seen any comments from Gary in the last 2 days ??

[@brandydynamite5877]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook I saw a comment from him the other day, he said he was having trouble with his Internet connection. Maybe that's still happening?

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@brandydynamite5877 ta I miss his insightful (probably) comments.

[@philipcable7518]

MISA knows when to be busy and when not to. To be honest all of the members are so in tune with one another it is unreal.

[@cygnetseven]

Kanami has mentioned before how difficult this song was to write and that it was her favorite. If you ever get to hear it live with Kanami's piano intro it is even more beautiful.

[@maikemenezes]

I've been waiting for a reaction on this song ever since you asked for a ballad from them. One of my favorite songs and my top 3 solos from Kanami. Great reaction as always!

[@falconsooner]

I never noticed that slide leading into the solo until you pointed it out. Makes all the difference

[@mohcinnesruob9658]

Lool i was wondering when you're going to react to that song , and here is your reaction !!! thanks man ,because of you i started liking this band more and more ... keep reacting to band maid ✨

[@xagorvangard]

This is beautiful power ballad. Kanami's riff and guitar solo is one of my favorite. Definitely has some U2 (The Edge) vibe

[@Dtagcity]

10:11 Spot fcking on! The vibe of this song is great already but that Solo is a masterstroke. Just that section alone puts this in my top 10 all times ballads, bar none. The way that solo comes in makes me relive every moment where I had to grit my teeth and clench my fists hard, barely holding in the intense emotions almost overwhelming me. And every one of those moments had been life altering ones for me. This is why I never looked up the lyrics just so that I could retain this familiar desperation in its rawest form every time I hear that solo. This feeling is both a memory I treasure yet also a warning and a constant reminder to me. Definitely a track that I have very strong personal attachments to, and I can sort of understand why this is also a fav of Kanami herself. I’m sure she poured her heart out on that solo. I don’t think you can write a piece like that if you’ve never experienced such a desperation.

[@falkarios2944]

This is one of my favorite songs to hear live, it's so good.

[@perrinklumpp4664]

A translation of the lyrics I found basically has the song about daydreaming that a relationship isn't over and hoping that the other person won't leave. It is a combination of hopeful and heartbroken. Saiki really brings that home. Thanks for the reaction and analysis!

[@snowdog5895]

Kanami's favorite, and it's easy to see why, just beautiful!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@tmt7265]

Another great breakdown reaction. Listening to Band Maid just makes me feel as if all will be well.

[@rubyvolt]

DUDE!!!! 50+ year old headbanger here. This is FIRST time I have been excited about a new band since the 80's. I just got the album BRAND NEW MAID. It is like Boston's first album. There isn't a yawner on it. OMG. They were just 2-3 years old as group. YOU NEED THIS ALBUM. Maybe react to just the music on Spotify or something? It has ALONE and FREEDOM. The rest rocks!!!! You gotta check out LOOK AT ME and continue into ORDER. JUST AWESOME!!!!

[@NikkoTonTonBoy]

I discovered Band Maid in 2018. This has always been my favorite song of theirs, with Choose Me coming in second. I will never get tired of hearing either one of them. Po!

[@danharris4512]

To steal someone else's insight, "Band-Maid doing U2 better than U2"

[@GaryMenzel]

So glad someone recognised the U2 feel to this. I've mentioned it to a few other musicians and they don't see it (hear it?). Also, I love how Saiki hits those major 7ths at the end of a lot of the lines.

[@markbrusky6239]

I watch all your reactions to these awesome gals. LOVE IT.....These girls are without question my DREAM BAND...Keep up your great work.....

[@xsteveconwayx]

This and “Endless Story” made me so disappointed that there wasn’t a big ballad on Unseen World because Band-Maid has a way of writing these fantastic, catchy rock ballads that I haven’t really heard since like maybe “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith. And then they drop “About Us” and it’s one of the best things they’ve ever written and it isn’t on Unseen World. I really wish they would drop an EP of just ballads. The girls are that good at writing them.

[@knightofthefivemaids]

I feel the same as you do endless story for me is one of the best songs I have heard,

[@squaresphere]

Completely agree, I love the contrast between their ballads and their hard stuff. Just shows how versatile and creative they really are.

[@xsteveconwayx]

@@knightofthefivemaids For real. I liked it the first time I heard it. But the more I heard it, the more it burrowed into my brain making me like it more and more. It’s such a simple song compared to their other stuff, but it’s probably their catchiest. And I could easily see it on Top 40 radio.

[@onenisya]

that's what i feel first time i heard this song and he can explain it by words omg i don't regret subscribed this channel

[@nates8548]

Mincho has commented that is one of her favorite compositions, and that she loves playing it.

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

This had a real nostalgic feel Late 90's alternative MTV buzz bin type song

[@sheldoncooper8199]

In my opinion THIS has some of the Best drumming and Bass Playing. of ALL Band Maid Songs

[@stups9975]

Yeah this song gives me the feels. Since you already offered Saiki a shoulder...I’ll offer to give Mikku a big hug...I mean it’s the gentleman thing to do...no selfish intentions at all. 😎🤟🏻

[@leekebot1802]

Mentioning Akane trying not to smile reminded me, that most of their videos tend not to have them smiling, or looking like they are having a good time. And I think that's SUCH a waste! One of my favorite videos from them, simply on the video aspect of it, is "Don't you tell me" because of the bits of personality you get from them during it. Akane stealing snacks, Mincho falling into Saiki's lap as Saiki pushes her off, MISA stealing some drinks when no one is paying attention, and Miku drawing a cute heart on the food she's serving. When you see the live stuff with the crowds? They are smiling and having a good time with each other, and it makes you love em all the more! It just feels when they are trying to be serious in a video, that's it isn't them at their full potential, and I'd love it if the one making the video concepts for them realized it. Still will watch anyone of their videos at any time, mind you.

[@waynebenedict4609]

This is as good as any power ballad in music history, period! One of Kanami's favorite songs.

[@phaeron]

Well, what else can I say about this song that hasn't already been said??? Just 'thank you' to the ladies (especially Saiki and Kanami) for creating and releasing this beautiful song. For me it is a masterpiece, which hits the target exactly, every time again. 【 'Our rock never dies, ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】 🕊️

[@zer0tzer0]

This is how Saiki started singing sad songs on karaoke for her mother as a child on snacks run at a small bar. But you didn't mention those incredible harmonics Kanami did. It was so good you have to wonder is they're sampled. I don't think so. You're right, she is precise, precise enough to do harmonics for that long. Amazing!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Great analysis.

[@jasonnord785]

Can never get enough of that solo.

[@greylocke100]

This is Band Maid's lament for a lost love, up to the solo it is a longing feeling, the solo is a scream of pain for that which is lost but still remembered. Miku's vocal immediately after is an affirmation that love is still there even if it is no longer requited if it ever was. Then as we go to the final chorus and outro you feel the pain of loss and the acceptance that that love is only in dreams now.

[@stickerred]

Usually, what within 15 seconds in the songs beginning you'll love it, only Band-Maid songs.

[@falagar4567]

That slide into the solo is a big reason why I tend to prefer the studio version to most of the live performances of this song.

[@falconsooner]

It is hard to replicate that slide live. I wonder if Miku could do the slide.

[@jonnyrebb]

This is one of my favorite Band-Maid songs. Love the guitar solo.

[@jjo154]

That guitar solo, man. So out of the blue, yet so appropriate. Such a great song. I'm loving your reactions.

[@skagit58]

The more I listen to Band Maid, the greater appreciation I have for not only their incredible talent, but they are so diverse in their songwriting. I would love to be able to break down each track and listen to them individually. I think it would showcase just how good they really are. 🫶👍

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Its not just a Ballad its THE BALLAD

[@thunderchild7137]

There are certain songs by Band Maid where you can tell Miku really put something special in the lyrics. Daydreaming is one. Puzzle is another. And Saiki's voice just adds the right feeling.

[@lurkmerchant]

What I don't have, little pigeon does. What little pigeon doesn't have, I do. That's the way we work..... according to Saiki. They complement each other.

[@u28one]

Great reaction, The live version of Daydreaming from their 2017 concert at Shinbiba Studio Coast is incredible. Especially Akane's drumming, it's on another level, but they all add incredible talent to the song.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Kanami said She really really put a lot of effort into composeing this Song and She wanted the guitar Solo to Hit all the Emotions

[@philipcable7518]

It hit everyone. Even the ones I didn't know I had.

[@daft4343]

@8:00 I have always thought the same thing.... great as always 🤘🤘🤘

[@crapstirrer]

It wouldn't be a Champ of Medium reaction if he didn't go back to listen to that sweet solo again.

[@Delvokian]

I really like that the solo started out with that single string riff. Not something you hear all that often but is a nice added bit of spice. Also loved the drumming on this track. The drums managed to make this slower song still sound pretty heavy, specifically in the chorus.

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

Quite possibly my favorite Band Maid song................................. Akane!!

[@rmdcade1717]

I feel like it'd be easy to make a half-hour video breaking down this song, maybe more. It's not always my favorite Band-Maid song, but it's always a perfect song. Not a note wasted, not an opportunity missed.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I have to admire anyone who has a favorite member. I can't choose!

[@JuanSan66]

While her guitar gently weeps...

[@saltwaterinsanity]

Glad you make it here with this masterpiece Champ, we've been hit by the big Mac truck a couple of dozens time and keep on standing stills again and again every time listening to Daydreaming. Please check out Non Fiction Days (1st track from Brand New Maid album, the 3rd studio that 1st time being released internationally by JPU. Another good old number from BM even though its not their writing.

[@thissailorja]

this song is about someones love is leaving and they dont want them to go. its that heart rending, "please dont go!" Ok, so i am not the only one who hears, "Where the Streets have no Name"? And youre not the only one who wants to give Mincho a hug becuase she seems so sad. .

[@remmy2000]

Everyone is shock by the solo, me too and yes this song is full of emotion behind it

[@richardboyer1866]

Daydreaming is just a perfect song,,,and whay you ve mentioned about the part sounds like a U2 song,,, I had the same feeling the first time i listened to it,,, Great review sir !

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@Bannysadkosays2u]

I'm glad you like Dreamcatcher enough to use a snippet of Red Sun during your intro. Cool!

[@cyberspooky]

Another good thing about theses slower songs is the fact that the camera spends more time on each member giving us a better look at them, normally the song is so fast that they have to switch between members quickly so we don’t miss any of the three hundred things each member is doing during the song 👍

[@paulpetersen879]

Great song. Such an amazing band. So versatile.

[@Slippy6582]

I really love that song too... Kanami´s guitar in this is like a third voice, especially during the solo, it feels heartbreaking with a small piece of hope, really well done! I don´t know anymore where i picked it up, but this song means a lot to Kanami for many reasons, the solo, the lyrics, the song itself, i am always in AWW when i see her playing this song, i know SAIKI is the "star" in this song, but Kanami has a special place in my heart and soul!

[@masashio6262]

Please try Page, too. That song doesn’t get much attention

[@asaneberta7216]

Yes..the 1st time i hear this song...the guitar sounds like it came from U2....

[@mkoose]

It is one of my favorite Band Maid songs.

[@mintomacco]

the most beautiful band-maid song (+video) imho. 🖤

[@jkkansasband7056]

Hey Champ, MAC truck is a good reference. You know why? Because that's exactly what it feels like. In my top three Band-Maid songs to this day. I'm waiting for the one minute epic solo from Kanami. It will happen. She will not be denied.

[@mickyart]

...just reach the end of the reaction and I feel that (because of all you said about Kanami's solo "coming out of nowherer" hitting you that way) you should listen to the live version of "Matchless Gum", it's only available on "Yolo" single and it's s little small masterpiece and Kanami is a heart slasher when she feels or wants to... There used to be a 2017 live version somewhere but like so many others, I can't find it anywhere these days...

[@estherbrowne2017]

Well the single "YOLO"... besides that( matchless GUM)..Unfair game is actually one of my favorite tho in "YOLO".. it's almost feels like something else 😂 sound like a fast 🚆 coming towards you..you hear it but you can't see it😂 mysterious train

[@mickyart]

@@estherbrowne2017 Oh yeah... "Unfair Game" it's been wrecking my headphones in almost all my playlists... classical Band-Maid: even the "side B" songs are a blast.... another one: "Youth", from the "Unseen World" special edition... damn!

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@mickyart i have the Blu-ray one😂🤘🤘dmmm i love those tracks...but hopefully i will get JUST BRING IT ALBUM..been listening to the whole album on spotify..classic Band-Maid...but yeah the whole/entire Band-Maid catalogues ...so far in my collection tho i only have WORLD DOMINATION conqueror and UNSEEN WORLD..but yeah love the whole albums so far...but the most underated and have not yet discover by reactors i wish they listen...spirit and unfair game.. kanami's insane on that😂

[@mickyart]

@@estherbrowne2017 "Just Bring It" is a complete monster!! Even though Saiki as mentioned how hard it was to finish it because of her throat... after that she had the throat surgery and right after that, "Daydreaming/Choose Me" comes out... That album is phenomenal, a must have. I have almost everything except (big sigh) the special "Band-Maiko" edition and the Ultra special (and too expensive nowadays) box of the single "Start Over" ... and I'm sure I don't need to tell you that, so far, you can't go wrong, you can buy any album and you are in for a treat! I mean, even the very first one "Maid In Japan"... take two listens of the whole album and it's enough to get into it... possibly the most different Band-Maid I ever heard as it's still almost punk-pop but definitely already bending towards the heavier side... "Spirit" is so so so freaking cool and Saiki's "spitting" SPIRIT sounds like a slashing whip... OMG Kanami... erm, I'm listening to it as I write 😅 ... ppffuuuu...anyway... just buy everything! ... and don't forget to "come" to the concert next Monday! See you there! 😅🤘

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@mickyart yep see u there Can't wait for it🤘🤘🕊️🕊️🥰🥰

[@jon87583]

So glad you circled back to this one. Tho "About Us" presents some competition in the emotion-tugging ballad category, this may still be my favorite. The guitar solo still gets to me every.single.time. 😭 Oh yeah: def a U2 vibe. Those bell-like notes sounded every bit as sweet live, lemme tell you.

[@JasonBlair]

Oh yeah, one of Kanami's most emotional solos.

[@lurkmerchant]

Along with 2 solos in Anemone.

[@peterlao123456789]

Champ.. The song “ Choose Me “ was released the same time to Daydreaming as double single in year 2017. Oh and that has double Kanami solo. Should check that out too. 👍

[@powbobs]

Just a masterpiece.

[@markvader8083]

They played this song live in one of their concerts

[@wolfscoat6207]

Did hear it so many times. Still my hairs are standing up.

[@DoctorChange106]

best power ballad ever by anyone

[@sheldoncooper8199]

If you dont wanne hear a guitar Solo like that again, You are in the Wrong place. That was great.

[@patron40silver]

I didn't hear 🙉 anything you said because I was busy Daydreaming! What do we have? 5+ days ⏳ until BAND-MAID blast off 🚀?

[@sheldoncooper8199]

It about Time.

[@ben_dornie]

A wonderful reaction to a majestic song - thank you!

[@Dan-mc7xg]

Finally! Their best song!

[@brunorca]

Band-Maid reaction with a Dreamcatcher song in the introduction, couldn't get any better. Here's my like already.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Akane is trying not to smile. Funniest part of the video.

[@starocean6013]

Miku looks cute but saiki looks beautiful with the angelic voice she's the best at her craft

[@sjnix7044]

Daydreaming is the warm morning sun on your face. The solo is a solar flare to the soul. Daydreaming is and probably always will be a top 5 song across the entire catalog. YES! You're one of the only people to tag this as "U2 sounding" Kanami was totally channeling The Edge in this song.

[@Gabor...hachi.juu_ichi]

This kinds of songs in essence, whether intentionally or subconsciously, so underline their cultural upbringing. Saturated with a mixture of epic Japanese rock, even elements of Japanese shoegaze and of course anime soundtrack. Just all makes sense and comes together. Everything they touch is just masterful!

[@ethangospodareck]

Back actually has quite a few songs that could be in the ballad category. Most are on Conquerer and Domination and they're all amazing.

[@jaygonzales7198]

DAYDREAMING THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV HITS ME IN THE FEELS OMG KANAMI SOLO IS THE BEST C-YA

[@1947dd]

Hey Champ! I found a decent translation of the lyrics, and it is an emotional song. I copypasted them below for you: Daydreaming, don’t wake me up There's nothing I can do with a hoarse voice Stay next to me tonight Hold on, feel my soul As we swayed under the moonlight Our shadows blended together Clumsiness intertwined I hope tonight does not end This may be wrong Though I thought it was over I still want to believe I feel more alive in this moment Day Dreaming, dreaming about you Day Dreaming, dreaming about you So, I'm daydreaming, don’t wake me up There's nothing I can do with a hoarse voice Stay next to me tonight, Don’t go I want to daydream, don’t let it disappear We cannot go back, so don’t go Stay next to me tonight Hold on, feel my soul Feeling the distance of this breath Somehow I love you so much Our shadows start to move And dissolves in the early hours This may be wrong Though I thought it was over I still want to believe I feel more alive in this moment Daydreaming, dreaming of you Daydreaming, dreaming of you Daydreaming, dreaming of you Daydreaming, dreaming of you So, I'm daydreaming, do not wake up There's nothing I can do with a hoarse voice Stay next to me tonight Do not go I want to daydream, don’t let it disappear We cannot go back, so don’t go Stay next to me tonight Hold on, feel my soul Great Reaction champ, have a good one!

[@threemonkeysk]

And guess what, the live of this is even better!

[@Running-withscissors]

Wow! Can't believe you hadnt heard this one . In your own time check out the live version. By now you know it'll be worth it ;) Watch the extended version. If you can't find it? PM me