Band-Maid - Freedom REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME HEARING!

[@mogaman28]

Akane´s face during her solo cures depression!

[@MoxieMan665]

That face Cures Cancer!!

[@davidcanty7903]

The transfer from the drum solo to the guitar solo was so beautifully done.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@Prog.and.Metal.Fan711]

Great reaction, thank you. At the beginning, Saiki(vocalist) said, "SHIBUYA, let's go wild more and more ! Can you do that ? Bring it on ! "

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

"It's gonna be okay." Yes it is. Band-Maid survived and thrived largely because of sharing of videos. The stuff on their channel is a good bet. The maid outfits are not intended to restrict them to a pop genre, but rather to contrast with their harder rock sound - i.e. the opposite. This song is about personal freedom, basically saying "I am me, I will do things my way, and you can accept me as I am or go away." Delivered with determination, triumphantly and with joy. An exultant song.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

William Wallace famously said "They may take our lives but they'll never take our FREEEEEEEDOM". Then rocked out to BAND-MAID....possibly :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@DMiyash248 Thx DMiyash, i'll make you the honorary 23rd. Out of 7 billion inhabitants that puts us in the top 1% of the population who suggested it. Lol

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@DMiyash248 Yep, if Miku can just breach the borders of the Bieberites then world domination is assured. Lol

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

ooohhhh you have been sorely missed (by me anyway)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Gosh thx Dave. I'm glad you're here too :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@MeRoX Official Ah yes, Robert. Gone to reddit but never forgotten ;)

[@avader5]

In 2016, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin caught a performance of Band-Maid in Tokyo and asked for a photo-op with their drummer, Akane Hirose. Reportedly he told her that she was like a reincarnation of John Bonham. For those who don't know, BAND-MAID played in the Classic Rock Awards 2016 and received the Japan Next Generation prize. After the show Jimmy Page, asked Akane for a photo.

[@lurkmerchant]

You are right. They do have the poppy vocal melody and that's part of their sound. Every member of this band has the different musical influences and preferences and they work really hard as a team to put those different elements together seamlessly. About Saiki turning her back towards the audiences... it's also part of what band-maid is. The fans enjoy the way the closeness and fun the band members share. It's infectious...to the fans. You are also right about how they don't overplay. It's because they put music as their top priority. They do have show-off pieces but not always, their focus is to create a great music, which means that their song can be basic or technical, soft or hard, slow or super fast, simple or complex all depends on the type of song (although if you use a good headphone you'll pick up the sneaky riffs and details more clearly). If you want to be blown away, there are songs like No God, Giovanni, why why why, black hole etc that have grunge, or progressive edge (and metal, of course). Without holding back is an instrumental that I think you'll enjoy. Freedom in my opinion is a very fun song that puts me in a good mood. The drum work is not particularly technical in this song, play, blooming even their earliest composition 'alone' has more complex drumming. Well... there are heaps more with amazing drumming, really creative guitar/bass work and heart melting solos. Just you haven't heard them yet. That being said, it's band-maid, so there will always be the catchy chorus no matter what unless it's instrumental.

[@paulread5218]

2 things people dont pick up on, MISA sings a backing vocal line , and she plays bass chords in the final chorus breakdown. Also her bass lines a Bac- like in some fills. And the transition from drum solo into gtr solo , genius !

[@marting.h.9417]

Band-Maid’s live performances are so uplifting and they really shine. Their musical style is unique.

[@Jonas_S_]

I can't wait 'til you show this to Mrs Heretic. I have a feeling she's gonna love it! 😎🤘

[@silentwood207]

Nobody has more fun on stage than Band Maid.

[@samirnietsch5531]

Go watch Nemophila and you surely gonna change your mind

[@alexn4843]

If anyone has a copy of "Take Me Higher" and/or "Don't You Tell Me" from the Zepp show, you should send it to David. He may really like the back and forth between Kanami and MISA during the solos on those two songs. Take Me Higher just a none stop rocker from beginning to end. Love that song. Especially that version from concert.

[@SPERanger]

Don’t care what genre it is, this song always puts me in a great mood!

[@mr.potato9449]

I wouldn't have a problem with Saiki having her back turned to the crowd longer as Miku is still out the front facing them singing, they never all have their backs to the crowd.

[@megalondonkleuter]

Yesss, I have been waiting for this reaction !! Because Freedom is one of their earlier songs and at that time they got some outside help to write their music. I suggest then listening to Band-Maid - Real Existence (Official Live Video). Also, I recommend listening to Band-Maid - Play (Official Live Video). Band-Maid loves to add things extra to their songs that cannot be found on their studio recordings. You will not regret ;) Last thing, Band-Maid does NOT block reaction videos because they want many people been able to access easily to their music. They have only blocked Onset so far, but that was because previously someone released/leaked it before Band-Maid had the chance to release it themselves. Now it is all good! ;)

[@ontaka5997]

What was creative in this live performance was, after the drum solo, it didn't switch immediately into the guitar solo, but they created a "transition" that led into the guitar solo. A typical band would have just gone straight into the guitar solo after the drum solo.

[@jasonnord785]

This is not a song they wrote themselves and is a little simple and poppy, but they have fun with it, and therefore we have fun with it.

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

True, they didn't write it originally, but they have continuously rearranged the hell out of it. It seems every performance is a bit different. It's theirs now IMHO.

[@ianfranks541]

What a list of requesters! Haha, by the way - thank you for your service Texas veteran patriot!

[@COYO-T]

I should but don't know these girls names. The one in the front middle who is playing a guitar is the one who was suppose to be doing all the singing but she can't hit the higher notes. She is the one who created this band and brought everyone together. She also wanted everyone to wear maid outfits and in their first video most were wearing them. But then the lead vocals and the bass player decided they wear not going to but still wore dresses.

[@philproffitt8363]

Yes, Saiki turned back toward the crowd with that impeccable Japanese behaviour...they wrote a song about it: 'Manners'

[@kitsune_jean]

I love that live presentation, they all do a great job, I really like the energy they transmit 🤘🏻

[@JK-tz6kk]

The fans know what is going on when they surround Akane. They are making funny faces with each other to throw each other off their step or beat. Loser breaks down laughing and/or messing up. This is called Hengao (translated - strange faces) - the Japanese art of making "strange faces". FYI, Po! This is probably one of the rare times that purposely placing one's back to the crowd is anticipated, therefore, is ok for a prolonged period of time because comedy may happen. BTW, some say that Akane is the best at winning, thus, keeping her beat. Saiki is surprisingly the weakest, even though her persona is like the ice queen (softest heart), Po!

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

Aye, ice melts in a warm environment...

[@bartyslattfast]

Saiki actually laughs while mugging with Misa in the Zepp real existence performance.

[@jacobrohlinger9038]

@@bartyslattfast thought I was the only one that noticed that lol

[@bartyslattfast]

@@jacobrohlinger9038 She has such a musical laugh it only changed her tone for a second but its there. Sounds great too.

[@sendarian]

Miku on occasion will sing lead for a few bars and there is one live show in Amsterdam where Saiki was being held up by the audience and carried around lost her shoes and Miku had to sing the last part of the song. Miku also has Miku's Magic Time for audience participation and 4 solo songs. Miku's magic time videos are generally fan made and is to give the band a rest on their typical 22 song concerts. Miku is the lyricist, she write all of the lyrics to these awesome songs.

[@samirnietsch5531]

These Japanese rock/ metal bands are purely perfect. I already recommend one of them in the comments of a previous video of yours. It was Nemophila and this band dropped a new song a few weeks ago called „Dissension“ it’s, in my opinion, their best song so far

[@Puyax01]

This is their fun less technical song were they get loose a bit and have fun with each other during the show.

[@alexn4843]

There use to be a video of this song from their Zepp show where Saiki goes a bit into the crowd to sing and the crowd kidnaps her and she loses a shoe and Miku (rhythm guitar/backing vocals) had to take over lead vocals and finish up the song. That was a good version though no drum solo.

[@Puyax01]

That was debunked. She put them back on. She took them off because the was going to the crowd as for Miku was ready to finish of the song

[@alexn4843]

@@Puyax01 Does it matter. Debunked version sounds better. You must be fun to hang around with.

[@Puyax01]

@@alexn4843 🤦🏻‍♂️ Sure buddy, just go crazy create the fantasy you want.

[@yolandria]

@@Puyax01 Actually she didn't take them off...She lost one or both during the crowd interaction since she didn't get her shoes back till the next song during the solo section of "Real Existance."

[@mogaman28]

Also point that it was the female only area of the crowd who kidnapped her.

[@Kevin6059]

When Saiki tells you to sing, you'd better sing! Because yes, she'll lead you to Glory (which is another good Band-Maid song!)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@JuanSan66]

Yes, you are right. The pack of the voices is usually very catchy and both layers (lead and backing) are written with style and pop hooks. And miraculously, they fit extraordinarily well over instrumental layers that are often very complex and can range from funk to speed metal (sometimes in the same song). It is as if the voices were surfing over the turbulent sea of instruments showing an awesome show that is much more than the sum of its parts.

[@_JimS]

Four minute MISA bass solo going on here. Band Maid write quite a bit of songs with a J-Pop "hook", but knock that J-pop edge off with great drumming and guitar shredding, keeping a herd rock groove, never letting the J-pop take over. The "interacting" with the drummer (Akane) is a game they play quite a bit in live performances called "Hengao" (the art of making faces)..... they try to make each other crack up. Akane actually cracks up Saiki (lead vocals) in "PLAY" from this same concert.....very fun part and you can hear Saiki stumble just a bit. "PLAY" is my recommendation for your next react.

[@JK-tz6kk]

Glad that you mentioned Hengao to intro Heretic-san to Japanese band and culture. I just mentioned it also without seeing your comment, Po!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

It's actually in the pipeline for filming and editing....should be coming out soon.

[@cyberpotato63]

During the chorus Akani uses a eighth note high hat back beat that kind of gives it a bit of a disco or j-pop groove. (The guitar and base drive through it on the beat.) Akani wraps it up with three deadened eight note crashes. The next part seems to have a bit of a 8/4 on the one groove underneath. To my ear, the harmony singing on the chorus has kind of an late seventies American pop hard-rock anthem feel to it.

[@ThorArneKristoffersen]

I just love seeing them have fun on stage wich is why i like this video so much :)

[@wingtang6905]

You should check out their more recent songs, different and warning.

[@mintomacco]

Freedom live is always so much fun! For them as well as for us. 🎀🖤✌️

[@tommyjohnson9175]

I suggest the song "Play" from this same show, 2/14/2020

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Play is already in the pipeline for filming and editing...should be coming out soon.

[@Puyax01]

You need to watch Band-Maid Real Existence (LIVE). Some of these kids don't like it. Is a heavy one you will definitely appreciate

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Already in the que, added your name to the requesters

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

Words you don't hear describing rock stars "did the perfect amount of lines"

[@Gaius__]

12:26 One of my favourite parts of this live performance, apart from everybody having a blast making music together, is Kanami's face after her solo. "Yes, I kick ass, I know"

[@ken9333]

Thank you for reacting to Band Maid. Hope you do more in the future. Good day man 😁👍❤️🙏

[@城寺正樹]

nice reaction 😊 Thank you for the reaction video of BAND MAID And thank you for watching other Japanese bands 🇯🇵 🙇‍♂️ please next NEMOPHELA - DISSENSION If you like LOVE BITES and BAND MAID, you'll love it 😊 There are other recommended Japanese bands 🇯🇵 Serenity In Murder mildrage Is also recommended I'm using a Google translator, so I'm sorry if it's strange English 🙏

[@EliseAutoXr]

That is a fun one for sure, I agree with your analysis.

[@samishiikihaku]

Happiest drummer ever! 😁

[@nogarddragonkin]

is generally only one word to describe this song .fun. loved the reaction hope you check out one of their new songs warning

[@GlennWH26]

Saiki tends to go Noh theater stage hand when she isn't singing, because she wants the audience focused on the other four.

[@bartyslattfast]

In small venues I have seen the others actually lie down on the stage during Akane's drum solo. It's endearing in a way.

[@firebirdguy3151]

Band-Maid- Play (Live)

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Play is actually in the pipeline for filming and editing....should be coming out soon.

[@johnnyrokkit]

David - digging your zany morning zoo vibes. Keep up the killer reactions!

[@waynebenedict4609]

Band-Maid has the most fun on stage and really live to perform for their fans! Akane, Misa, Kanami, Miku and Saiki are a true force to be reckoned with! Band-Maid rocks, Po!

[@TaverenTech]

Hey, just noticed you're in-ears are back!~

[@dannyjarrell9625]

If you haven't already given this a listen. Onset live, all instrumental. Guitarist is awesome.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@Bekka_Noyb]

If you wanna hear great riffs, check out their songs: Bubble and Manners

[@dannaaswin6731]

We need " real existance " next Or " moratorium "

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Already in the que, added your name to the requesters

[@Wirmish]

Some Japanese bands. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINAR [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], JUPITER [My Enemy], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Dissension], and many many more...

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kanami trolling MIKU and A-chan trolling everybody. :-)

[@fredminier8547]

That's the gorilla going donkey Kong!!!!! Great reaction. Thanks

[@ullischuster1263]

Thumbs up. You are one of the few on youtube whose videos to the songs are really interesting. Freedom and Domination are similar songs. Straight ahead rock'n roll. You want to hear something from Band-Maid that is hard and complex and blows your mind?☺ The official LIVE video of "Real Existence" is the one for you! I bet you will be surprised because it will show you a side of the band you don't know yet. In this performance they show what they can really do as a band on stage. And one thing is clear...with this reaction no one will hear the word "pop" from you😁

[@THEDavidHeretic]

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[@knightofthefivemaids]

Great react. Band Maid just through good old fashion hard work has become the best band in the world . if you could react to Real Existence live would be great or Play live would be great to

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Play is actually in the pipeline for filming and editing....should be coming out soon. Real Existence is already in the que, added your name to the requesters

[@knightofthefivemaids]

@@THEDavidHeretic love your reactions

[@MidnighterClub]

Miku (rhythm guitar) actually used to be the singer, but she didn't feel she could project the right sound, so she fired herself and they had auditions and hired Saiki. Miku sings rather well however, she's just a bit softer than Saiki. And yes a lot of Band Maid songs have a pop punk sound to them.

[@alexthomas3745]

Another great band

[@bj-blasphemy]

bonjour de Belgique David , encore une bonne réaction , super

[@THEDavidHeretic]

VOUS SENTIR Marcel, merci pour les aimables paroles.

[@cyberpotato63]

When you point out the secondary vocalist on this, I think you are seeing Miku the rhythm guitarist. Kanami the lead guitarist can also sing, but has a very small voice and she also prefers to concentrate on her lead guitar.

[@jjjccc728]

David I think you can turn on an english translation of the lyrics

[@berighteous]

she was saying "get out of my way, my way, my way." and then "Go away, go away, go away!"

[@davidornberg]

J-pop and metal? Haven't You heard of Babymetal? But they are hard to react to! But worth it! The song Karate was my first love with Babymetal!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

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[@phaeron]

Oh no, he said the evil word 'J-Pop'. 🤯 You probably just saved yourself by saying it has the feel but not the sound. 🤣 And I agree with you completely on that point. Like you said, not too complicated for the ears or for the brain to process. The whole song is an absolute feel good rock'n'roll track. For a harder/challenging song, I'd just recommend the live version of 'Real Existence' at this point. 🤘 【 'Our rock never dies ever, forever!' - Band-Maid 】

[@THEDavidHeretic]

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[@enaira5200]

Please do react to Moratorium. It's badass!!!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

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[@joqubus]

yes!!! the rhythm section in moratorium is monstrous

[@rossmudie9298]

I remember back in the day when drum solos were something to dread, tommy aldridge's ones were probably the worst, akane's on the other hand is just pure entertainnent 🤘🤘

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

I agree, a lot of drum solos are just random thrashing ("See, I can hit things!"), but Akane is staying with the basic timing of the song so it all fits and is pleasing. Serving the song, playing with the team, never losing touch with what she was doing in the first place.

[@StoneShards]

Guessing, 7.9.........9.1!? It was a simple hard rock song, almost a warmup, though. I'll go to 8.3, David, for that sense of "launch" when Kanami starts her solo; and for Akane's rare solo. "You can have showmanship...you just gotta figure it out." hahaha...yep...

[@hirok8120]

4:45 Saiki kakattekoiyaaaaa!!!! = bring it on!!!!!

[@AgentRedShirt]

I know that I’m late to the party. But the guitar player that took over singing was actually THE singer originally. They added the other vocalist later on. It was the rhythm guitar that actually started the band and the main gimmick was actually her idea because she used to work at a Japanese maid café. Anyway I apologize if this is already been sent. I scanned the comment so I didn’t see it but I thought it was just a fun fact.

[@Slippy6582]

You are thinking too much in drawers and genres! Just saying, still a thumbs up, but you should try to focus pure on the music and not thinking: Is it now rock, pop, metal? These are females in maid-outfits, they are good FOR females (no they are overall great)... Stop it! They are a hardrocking all female group with almost their own genre... They have blues, rock, hardrock, punk, pop, metal, funk, jazz in their repertoire and not afraid to use 4-5 genres in ONE song, nobody does it, so it´s unique and maybe a little bit unusual, but that´s your fault. Like i said, don´t try to put them in an corner, genre or whatever it changes your perspective. I know it´s difficult, it´s an "western culture" thing to put everything into classes, genres, drawers or anything, but i got rid of it a long time ago and it saves a lot of nerves and you will never miss something in your live because you are openminded! Don´t wanna be rude, sorry if it sounds like this, i am german and always direct, hope it´s fine... Just wanna mention something, that´s all. Greetings!

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

........................ Akane!

[@firebirdguy3151]

She was probably saying follow me to Freedom... Glory is a different song. Lol

[@Glynthepin]

Unusual for Band Maid to have a drum solo, so you did well to pick this one to react to (I know you get many, many requests) Band Maid have grown in confidence over the years. I have several clips from their earlier shows and although still good, they didn't have this level of confidence and crowd support. You will be hard pushed to get a poor Band Maid, song in my view. As you may know, their early material was written for them and in general had a more JPop sound. These songs still rank highly amongst Band Maid fans but the later material, which they wrote themselves, has a very strong following.

[@jimmybyrne]

Great reaction love this band, you should check out a band called Nightwish I'd suggest a song called 'Ghost River' Live in Wacken 2013 and watch your requests shoot up 🤘🤘

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Already in the que, added your name to the requesters

[@jamesredman1263]

@@THEDavidHeretic "Ghost Love Score" same show! Magnificent.

[@kaistaley5259]

love this band so talented, Thank you for this. if I can "recommend" you this one 👉 "THE DRAGON CRIES ", which for me is ... difficult to say everything because it's long but I mean that it is so much what I feel and think. Watching your videos, I think this one will not leave you indifferent. I hope so. I prefer concerts and live perfom usually but for this song the images speak for themselves. I am deeply disappointed that a lot of people who react to songs, don't give a damn about the message. Of course everything is Awesome, singing, vocals, guitar, bass, drums .. but the message of this video doesn't leave people indifferent. this is only my opinion but all this has always revolted me. Anyway, thanks for your feedback, videos and Thanks to Band Maid for this Awesome sad song.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@billb.5183]

Good thing Saiki turned around when she did. The crowd might have up and left.

[@Marco-nu6dg]

Try also some other great Japanese metalbands : Galneryus - angel of salvation or the good old Anthem - warning action (revisted).

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@donaldballman2825]

If you like Japanese metal you should check out Shito Kanadeshi by Yousei Teikoka

[@suitsme702]

still want to see you do some jinjer. enjoy your shows

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Jinjer is in the que, got a couple of songs from them in there.

[@FD-E-St-Fire]

Please react to Metallica cover Enter Sandman by (ironhorse) a very different cover I think you would like to hear

[@mogaman28]

The chorus is pure Ska.

[@PhoebeAvro]

meo meo ^^

[@gmon78]

All these songs sound the same to me. Anime outro music mixed with hair metal. Don't see the appeal personally, but whatever works for you I guess.

[@mattphillips2530]

Mixing Jpop and Metal won't work? Someone get this fella sum Baby Metal requests #PaPaYa

[@dasyeah2695]

mk request Band Maid Daydreaming live

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@dasyeah2695]

@@THEDavidHeretic Yah damn about that sorry ijust saw that the youtube video was taken down( it was an official video tho) i just see it on the dvd o i didnt know

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@dasyeah2695 No worries, if it ever pops back up again send me the link.