BAND-MAID - FATE (live@Zepp) - Ryan Mear Reacts

FATE and SPIRIT!! have been climbing up the "favorite song" ladder! I had not watched this live version before, so this was super fun!
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[@edwardallen4051]

Kanami's contented smile, I think she's happy with the riffs in this one, and it's always good to see her on backing vocals.

[@fernandoNovo59]

The band members really are a very tight team of musicians. Kanami provides a rough draft of a song to Akane and Misa and lets them develop thirs parts. She refines the arrangements, provides a copy to Miku who comes up with phenomenon Lyrics. Saiki chips in on the lyrics too...everything comes together in practice sessions. In the end it's their dedication to perform as a team which makes their sound great! Their joy of playing their music is transfer to the fans and amplified ten fold. Thanks, Peace and Respect from Canada

[@hiawatha.g]

You captured the secret--they put more into each song than any normal band, yet a non-musician can just groove to it because they just get into your head, effortlessly.

[@edwardallen4051]

Something another reactor has picked up on is that Akane switches between standard time and half time which changes the feel of the song, and then throws in some double time as well to energise the song. The thing she does in several songs which has always stood out to me (onset, daydreaming and about us for example), is when she plays around the toms which just completely changes the atmosphere of the song.

[@Kevin6059]

Okay, now you've done it - you picked one of my very very very favorite songs!!! This song is proof positive that hard rock doesn't have to be fast to knock you on your ass!!! This so JUST FREAKING ROCKS!!!!!!!

[@rocotocloc]

With some other Band-Maid songs you'll probably need a couple (maybe more) listens to get even a glimpse of their great composition skills. But that's not the case with FATE: just a straight out in-your-face hard rock banger that grabs you by the throat right from the start. The 20 year old me surely have loved this song... but now i appreciate and love it even more! Thanks for reacting to this absolute gem, and in its best live version nothing less!

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Many of us grew up with ROCK in it's heydays. Makes me wonder how I would have reacted to BAND MAID back then? Like to think I could recognize their greatness!

[@yellowclip7862]

Kobato sounds so good on this! 🥰 And that ending Akane fill where it's just kick is sooooo good!😎 Misa plays fingerstyle in ten or so songs, usually the more classic rock-sounding ones and the ballads, which I find very interesting.

[@patrickmagrady3563]

At least once a day I remember that I'm going to see BAND MAID live in Chicago and it makes me smile. Embarrassing when this happens in public- just an old man smiling and mumbling something about a BAND of Maid's. Saying hello in Japanese and wishing I understood the language. BAND MAID has made my life much more interesting and fun and I thank them for it."Our rock never dies ever. Forever!" So very,very true.

[@RTEcalcite01]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one and I'm in the UK so no shows yet.

[@user-tf2wd1eh3g]

At least once a day I remember that they are skipping over the entire southeast, and that makes me sad.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Not a day go by without thinking of them, every single one of them, one at the time, then them as Band-Maid, their music, their smiles and joy when playing live. I play their music every day. I'm in Norway so I will have to travel to see them. I hope to get a ticket to the show at Tokyo Garden Theater on January 9th of 2023.

[@brunobryant4846]

Same with an old ex drummer here in Oz, I play and think of this band everyday and there's a big Band Maid poster up behind the kit, my bucket list now has only one item, see this band live , oh okay and maybe convince them to have me join their crew 👍😄🍻

[@greylocke100]

@@brunobryant4846 I bet you would wrestle her Akan'es Drum tech for the Honor of setting up Akane's kit. 🤣

[@tinyhato]

The struggle to explain Band-Maid's greatness goes on.

[@chrisegbertky]

So damnably true. Ryan does a great job of breaking down the reasons!

[@jamie.norris]

Structure breakdown videos? Bring it on, Ryan. This was a fantastic performance. Both vocals going make me happy.

[@eaglez1901]

Something about the way Miku turns her head away from the mic and the look of her face at about 3:54 just gives me warm fuzzies. To me, she is just soooo incredibly beautiful.

[@bintangdeasmara9947]

Yes she is very beautiful, all the BAND-MAID personnel are beautiful 😍😍

[@drvijil]

There are so many direct, hard hitting rock songs on the Domination album, and “Fate” is one my absolute favorites. They play this so well live ! This 17’ Zepp Tokyo performance is legend in my book. Good review 😎

[@hoges412]

I only discovered this track quite recently. A reactor who was brand new to Band Maid picked it as his intro song, and I thought - What? Holy hell, this is a real belter, why haven't I heard it before? I think this live performance is fairly new on You Tube. So I was delighted to see you and Wave reacting to it, which has just reinforced how good it is. It was suggested that this was one of their lesser known numbers, sort of like a B side or concert filler. All I can say is that if they write songs like this as B sides, other bands may as well throw in the towel now. Game over.

[@gorillotaur3357]

For every live band maid video, I get more and more hype for october🔥🔥🔥

[@geoffb5]

Watching Zepp got me "into" quite a few songs I'd overlooked because there were no official videos and few if any reactions. Aside from "Fate" and "Spirit" there are "Clang," "You," "One and Only," "I can't Live Without You," to name a few.

[@Bisco-jc5ql]

自分もそうですが、7～80'sのハードロック好きにはたまらない曲だけど、古臭くはないんですよねぇ🎸

[@micko11154]

This is prog rock! I love these beautiful ladies! 🥰

[@jenniferread7562]

Cool lighting! Loved the song!

[@pitamaid]

Great reaction as usual And I can't wait for the EP information!😛

[@RyanMear]

Right!

[@JuanSan66]

Excellent. What a fantastic video Ryan. Thank you very much. Two or three things you have mentioned have made me think, as always. One: The way the rhythm of the songs changes during solos and bridges, wow I look forward to that video. Two: Five Japanese girls nailing a southern rock song at a concert with (what is for me) the best sound recording of all time. Three: Songs that allow you to listen to them comfortably and at the same time dig into them, amazed by the complexity they hide. And finally: Is there anything more elegant than MISA playing the bass? Well maybe just MISA playing the bass on a carpet (in this video her right hand has always seemed wonderful to me).

[@RyanMear]

Right, something about her hand.... it is satisfying to watch her play

[@alanstamper4345]

I totally understand what you are saying. After exhausting the BM catalog I've started to go back and listen to some music that I heavily listen too before discovering them. I'm lucky enough to be able to listen to music most of the day at work and I find after a few hours I get bored with what I am playing (non BM). I also find like you that there are parts that I like, but overall there is usually something lacking. Then I switch back to Band Maid and am just amazed by how well put together the music is and with the performance of every member of the band. I took a road trip with my wife a few weeks ago and we listed to satellite radio the whole time (she not a fan of heavy music) and I was bored straight the whole time with what was being played. I started playing WWMD (what would Misa do?) in my head and trying to reimagine the music playing with her bass playing in it. Then it was WWAD and WWKD? You get the drift, I'm sure. They have reset the bar for how I evaluate music and there is no going back! Also, Kanami at the start of this when she just standing smiling there kicking out that heay riff. Excellent!

[@RyanMear]

LOL, I do the same thing with music that's not BAND-MAID

[@Kevin6059]

@@RyanMear Okay, now I'm going to have to try this.

[@greylocke100]

I have a thought/dream of Band Maid doing Side A of Rush's 2112, and how would they interpret it.

[@AMetalheadsPerspective]

HEEEEYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! HEEEYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!................... HEEEEYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! HEEEYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait to do that either!

[@surfingasongwave]

I love these bluesy rockers like Fate, Manners, Chemical Reaction. Imagine this one at a festival ... "Hey!" "Hey!" "Hey!" A deep dive into Kanami's solos is a great idea. I agree with you, I don't think they are "jammed" into existence, I think she sits down at the piano and works them out, and then learns them on guitar. I suspect if you took the chords she outlines in the back half of this solo and played them as triads on piano, they would fit everything else in the song precisely. Also, that brilliantly weird lead-in to the first half of the solo... Your conclusion is exactly right. They have the "feel" to make songs listenable and emotional, while still having the education and skill to make them intricate and impressive. The problem with many of the, I'll call them "operatic," bands is they've lost their emotional impact on their way to being impressive. There are some bands I really enjoy, like The Mars Volta for example, that are not going to connect with the average listener. It's just too dense, and even if there are sections that connect, overall it's just mind-boggling to absorb. Band-Maid seems to bridge that gap.

[@greenmirror5555]

There is just sooo much woven together in every tune they do I loose minutes and days spinning them around...makes one want to learn japanese just to get more....but back to solo pieces this Kanami one has extreme grab you by the hand and come with me attitude.

[@mikometal4882]

Ryan I'm glad you discover Fate song by band-maid on world domination album.

[@madsstavang]

I love that chorus. This is my fate! Fate was also lower my list of favorites, but as Band-Maid tradition has it that has changed 😁

[@viaverde3153]

These chandeliers it is Zepp 2018.

[@michaelthain4488]

Really like these slightly older performances as Kanami's guitar is more upfront in the mix which it should be in my humble opinion. She is not drowning out the other instruments or Saki's voice but her riffs are not almost in the background which they seem to be in the later songs. Love the later work but would just like a bit more prominence for Kanami's guitar. But then Kanami knows what she is doing so she probably knows best what is the right mix (or the mix she desires). Just put it down to me being a huge admirer of Kanami

[@jamie.norris]

Mear / Maids. 🍻🤘🏻

[@erikpedersen7977]

I love the World Domination album. One of my all time favorites. Can't hardly wait for October in Seattle.

[@lurkmerchant]

I sometimes focus on Akane and her drum sounds like music on its own, and then different elements are added by other members without making the music sound messy or too complicating. Band-Maid is different and special. You instantly recognise their sound no matter what they play.

[@RyanMear]

Yes! Well said

[@FirenSolaris]

Solo battle between Slash and Kanami would be interesting. They are both great.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Well...yeah...I'm deeply in love with Band-Maid.

[@bm4-life]

101 Days till Aftershock 🤘😝🤘

[@user-tn3wb3zl3b]

Ryan! Greetings from Shizuoka where a typhoon is about to crash on our heads after a couple of days beset by a national crash in internet communications (fortunately almost back to normal!)! 5 years have passed since this concert! Difficult to realize! A crowd rouser obviously with Kanami beaming at times and even joining the sing along! This could very well be the way they conduct their tour in the US! I am convinced quite a few people will complain that the venues were too small, but when I see the capacities, it might turn out perfect for utmost enjoyment! You lucky b.....d! LOL I will be around your neck when you comment about this momentous tour in October! Take good care of yourself (ves)! Best regards Robert-Gilles

[@brunobryant4846]

Yep they give us so much to listen to, while not everyone will become Madiacs I dare anyone to be genuinely bored listening to a BM song, it's like having a magic buffet table of endless delicious beer samples 😄 And this band knows and delivers on a key ingredient with their craft - entertain your audience, an absolutely amazing Band, thanks Ryan, Viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎤🥁🍻. PS did you get the poster?

[@RyanMear]

Yes! I DID, thank you. I was waiting until I had a chance to make more videos!

[@brunobryant4846]

@@RyanMear Sweet, just a little show of appreciation to you 👍😄

[@GaryHolloway-810]

What a great comment & what a great Maidiac you are, Bruno.🙂👍

[@brunobryant4846]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Cheers GH 👍 have a Miku happy weekend Mate 😄🍻🍻

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@brunobryant4846 You too Bruno. Have a good one.😁🍻🥃

[@GeographRick]

In late 2016 I saw thrill followed by Real Existence video I think. Then I saw this Zepp show. My initial reaction was who the hell is this bass player??? Then the drummer, guitarist, the two vocalists. In short order I realized I had found a fantastic band-five Japanese women. Total rockstars. Who would have thought? It’s been a blast watching them get even better, especially Miku.

[@nates8548]

Kobato is so kawaii PO! Bonus... she's playing her pearl-front Zemaitis. Don't get to see it too often!

[@jamie.norris]

Did you get Kanami's email today? She says the EP is an experimental sound and an instrumental song was requested by some "sensai" to have lyrics. And of course, she says she loves Saiki. 😂 I cant wait for new music.

[@RyanMear]

I did! I am even more excited!

[@geoffb5]

I'm going to guess that the "sensei' is Ayako Nakanomori their long time, since Brand New Maid, vocal director who was a vocalist/guitarist in her own band.

[@jamie.norris]

@@geoffb5 yes, that was the name. I'm not familiar with the team. Thanks

[@jamie.norris]

@@Bodneyblue I don't care if they're romantic or not. If they are, that's cool. I wish them the best. I just find Kanami funny when she says that, only because I picture the others shushing her.

[@geoffb5]

@@jamie.norris I get the email too. That was just my best guess as to who "Ayahime-sensei" was.

[@km4946]

Great reactions as always! By the way, have you ever seen Vladimir Chupin's legendary happy live shot with Kanami's solos yet? The one with their basic TAKE ME HIGHER-FREEDOM-MORATORIUM in one go, shot in a small venue, with all the excitement of the audience. I have been wondering for quite some time.

[@RyanMear]

No, I haven't

[@km4946]

@@RyanMear It's special. ^o^ And Mr. Chupin seems willing to share it with all Madiacs.

[@Kevin6059]

Ha! The concerts this fall are going to be OUT OF CONTROL!!! And voice? Hell, I won't last 3 songs.

[@patrickcarnec1784]

@@RyanMear kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKnQg5yNfb9miqs&ab_channel=VladimirChupin kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4iqpnWObNZjl6M&ab_channel=VladimirChupin kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2rSmoGbbKuUp7s&ab_channel=VladimirChupin

[@markmark6378]

@@RyanMear A Must see Ryan!!

[@Prophet12]

I find Miku's playing during Kanami's solo to be quite impressive. She's carrying the rhythm throughout to keep the energy of the song moving. I always find this hits so well on the album right after Domination. Brilliant band. Thanks Ryan!

[@brunobryant4846]

Impressive indeed, Miku is as rock solid now as was the great Malcom Young in AC/DC , no small compliment and a credit to her hard work under Sensei Kanami 👍

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

I've noticed that Miku and Akane often carry the drive while Kanami and MISA are deep into their crazy stuff :-)

[@wolfscoat6207]

I Love when Kanami is backing together with Miku. They should do this more often. And I still love the Zemaitis Pearl Front the most.

[@RTEcalcite01]

Hi Ryan. The only indication of a setlist for the shows this year may come from the Day of Maid live stream which was the last full electric set and which included songs from Unseen World. Because of the inclusion of the Unseen World material a few of the old favourits that we have grown to like were missing- Blooming, Don't you tell me, Domination, Dice, I can't live without you etc.

[@metalishimo6645]

Anime Expo has started, so I'm waiting for the EP information to be uploaded.

[@RyanMear]

Oh yes! That's right!

[@JuanSan66]

Congratulations 10k!. Well done sir.

[@RyanMear]

Thanks, Juan San!

[@allanalt8958]

So Ryan, I understand you kinda Sorta like this band Called Band-Maid..... LOL I'm happy for you ( but totally envious ) you are going to 6 different tour dates. You Dog Man I hope they allow fan cams I cant make any of the shows. Grrrr. If you hook up with Wave, Champ and Alan...you 'Gaijan Guys' defiantly need to do 'At show' posts LOL After I saw the Thrill MV and maybe Domination??...I couldn't believe how good it sounded and was a little dubious to be honest..., so I searched and found Vlads vids. I watched all of them, and was amazed. That was late 2019 and they have been my favorite band hands down ever since,. Davey and Adrian...I Still love you guys ( IRON MAIDEN) who are still my top PREVIOUS Favorite..LOL .ever since the Sound House tape YEARS LOL Vladimir, thank you so much for all you have filmed and posted. The fancam vids are the best way to tell if what you hear is for real. It is as we all know. I love watching reactors very first reaction the Band-Maid. Most times its silence with open mouths LOL Vlad.... Stay safe my friend Great Reaction as always Mr. Mear.

[@RyanMear]

Thank you and yes, Vlad will be forever a part of BAND-MAID's history and part of helping spread their awesomeness!! I too have a "Pre-BAND-MAID favorites" list. LOL

[@joshi_new_wave3283]

Some great grooves on this one :)

[@TheJerm]

Damn Ryan, I swear we share the same brain (If so, I apologize). During the video, I was noticing, for the first time, that Akane was all over the place with rythyms and different "fills" at odd places. Then, you basically mentioned the same thing at the end. She's just an AMAZINGY creative percussionist! It's ONE of the things that separates this band, among about thirty... or so. Never seen anything like The Maids.🕊

[@RyanMear]

Oh yes, yes for sure!

[@Puyax01]

Carry On Living from this show is awesome too.

[@ferykeboet5576]

Best album and best concert zepp tokyo 🤘

[@mikometal4882]

Misa play the with the pic and theses fingers during a song and slap too. Like jazz bass player!

[@markmark6378]

Band-Maid has all the right people doing, all the right things,all together, all at the right time. I doubt we will ever see their likes again. That's saying a lot I know, but man, their catalog, I mean seriously. Name a band with a better catalog. Not too many I can think of, Beatles??

[@ronnimetalpicodeathchamato6266]

I love BAND-MAID, but NEMOPHILLA are kicking major ass right now! B-M has quite the catalog, but NEMOPHILA have only released a few singles and one album and the entire World is taking notice... BIG TIME!!!

[@edwardmcalister8743]

I wonder how much they must have had to practice/rehearse this song. So many time changes, so many breaks, so many everythings. Solos, fills, just overwhelming. What a talented creation they are!!! Band-Maid you are awesome.

[@normanweaver7935]

Great song. It works as a stadium rocker or a banger you could put on at an outdoor party. But then, the more you invest in listening to it, the more it gives up. As someone not a million miles from where you're sitting right now once said, "This fucking band, man." Lately I always notice Miku in these live videos. She always looks like someone for whom all their dreams have come true. She looks like she's fit to burst from the sheer joy. Especially so in the Shibuya show. It's a little extra bit of magic - on top of all the rest of the magic. One other thing I've noticed that I haven't seen mentioned anywhere - everyone talks of how much more forward in the mix Kanami's guitar is in the Zepp show compared to Shibuya and if you look, you can see that her rig is doubled here. Two Mesa Boogie rigs where there's usually only one. Don't know if this is the actual difference, though.

[@RyanMear]

Yes, Miku is always ready to burst, it seems!

[@craigfenson]

'higher ground' and 'walk' had a one-night stand, and 'fate' is what happened thereafter.

[@1RacerXer]

Man I really hope we get some fan cam videos of the American tour, for those of us that cant see them.

[@Kissthetoad321]

One of my favorites from WD but they are all my favorites on this album. The live is great. Hey Maidiacs, they're releasing their new EP on 09/21. "Unleash" is the first title. I already like the title.🤪

[@me262a1]

Miku playing adds a lot to the live shows now. Kanami gives her what she needs while pushing her to improve. I love to hear her chugging away on her metal fronts. Too bad the V doesn't fit more of their songs. It looks so cool.

[@user-gk1lr7fo1n]

KANAMIんちょのギターの音が丁度いい大きさで心地よくていい♪

[@sergboshtik7866]

Kanami has a Cheshire cat smile.LOL

[@user-hondo54]

Misa slaps so much in this song that it was probably easier for her to play finger style than tuck the pick so often.

[@mikeronning4048]

Hey Ryan! Where are you seeing Band Maid at? I’m seeing them in Houston in October! Keep up the great reactions-we appreciate you. Take care.

[@RyanMear]

LA, DC, NYC, Philly, Boston, and Chicago!

[@mikeronning4048]

Holy crap! That’s a lot of miles and a lot of ROCKIN’!! Safe travels!

[@Davey-Boyd]

Yeah it's a banger of a song! Kanami isn't singing backing vocals as such. She is triggering a vocal backing track with her mic. Usually she does this with crowd response sections, in this case the 'Hey'! parts. She does the same on other songs, It's really noticeable on Moratorium live. Normally the backing tracks are triggered by Akane who has a computer next to her, but vocal parts are triggered by Kanami.

[@RyanMear]

Wow, I never heard that before

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Hi kawai Davey. "Fate" is a true crowd anthem. If Ryan hasn't lost his voice chanting this at the Oct shows then i'll slap his voice out of him....probably.😏

[@RyanMear]

😳

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@RyanMear Only after you've finished our song. I'm not heartless.😁

[@Kevin6059]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Have Miku do it, Gary. Nothing beats a pigeon slap.

[@bryandevito5120]

It’s like kawaii Pantera. The only way it could possibly exist. Vulgar display of smiles.

[@RyanMear]

LOL

[@PaulEngineer]

🔥

[@fredminier8547]

ITZ BAND MAID. Anything else iz bad karaoke 🎤 🔥🤟🔥🤟🦧🍌🙏

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Can you imagine having so many great songs in your quiver that incredible bangers like Fate, Clang, and about 20 others like it rarely make it to the ears of fans who you know will eat it up? Having so many awesome songs is a problem Band-Maid will always have to deal with. Such a problem, huh? 🤭Thx, Ryan, for finally getting to this soulful rocker! Maybe for your next B-M reaction, try some of these (or all) live performances from Vlad: kzbin.info/aero/PLgKDyZaf5HuZX2ymfGGT0RSa0pSroBuJ3 or from kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And all those songs fly straight & true into our hearts, Tom. BAND-MAID never miss :)

[@glenkelley6799]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Kanami is the Artemis of rock

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 It's true, it's true! Look. Band-Maid made Ryan Mear give me a red heart for my comment. ❤

[@user-wz8qt1oe8n]

Whiskey a go go NEMOPHILA Live delivery standby. Official KZbin

[@randymcmillen647]

Ryan: when you mentioned Guns'n'Roses, did you ever envision Band Maid opening up for them?

[@RyanMear]

Not really, no!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

If you don't like B-M you're either, A) A Justin Bieber fan. B) Deaf If your answer is A then you're B anyway.

[@RyanMear]

LOL

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Using that "shame" tactic again. Love it! 😆

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura Lol. It seems to work well & i can get my hate for Bieber in at no extra cost :)

[@jkkansasband7056]

Since 5% of the world is considered deaf. That leaves 1 million Band-Maid fans. That's not bad. Of course it should be quite the opposite. Just saying. 🤷🏻‍♂

[@Kevin6059]

@@jkkansasband7056 I never heard that before - wait! I may be one of them!

[@maurograziati3768]

great reaction .....please react different and manners in acoustic.....SAIKI and KANAMI solo

[@RyanMear]

I already have on my Patreon!

[@aomoriappleloose7100]

Hamada Mari

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! funny thing is at work they play the bosses spotify which has a lot of different stuff (just nothing good) so I wear an ear bud (have to be able to hear the others) with my Japanese playlist, Anyway yesterday I HAD to listen to the music (earbuds needed charging) and found even the stuff I used to like was sooooo boring especially the Drumming

[@RyanMear]

And.... slow! Right?

[@daveboehle6027]

Aki

[@user-tf2wd1eh3g]

Akane is responsible for making much of the music I once enjoyed boring as hell.

[@jamie.norris]

100%

[@niiru4336]

Interestingly, this is one of my least favourite Kanami solos, it sounds kinda patchwork, doesn't flow.