BAND-MAID - from now on [FIRST TIME REACTION]

[@bocatampere]

This is masterpiece 🔥❤️ For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitar and composer, is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer and true Rock n’ Roll Star on stage. She is The Special One 🔥❤️ Lovin them all of course. Greatest band of our time 🔥❤️ Greets from Finland 🇫🇮🤘

[@RetiredInThailand]

Totally agree. Kanami is a musical genius ... But the great thing is that MISA and Akane are probably better technical musicians (ie. If you were just listening to how they play their instruments, you would probably say that both MISA and Akane are more standout players in regards to what you usually set from Base and Drums, but in terms of writing music, she's on a Mozart level.

[@ranger_a6953]

@@RetiredInThailand Love Misa and Akane. I think that Kanami writes a lot of the drum parts, I remember reading that one of the Black Hole (?) drum versions she wrote was too fast for Kanami at the time, so she had three choices of various difficulties.

[@bocatampere]

@@RetiredInThailand 100% 🔥❤️

[@bocatampere]

@@ranger_a6953 100% this too 🔥❤️

[@mikeholmes5308]

Agree that her compositional skills are off the charts. Her guitar playing is great, not because of her technical abilities... which are impressive, though not top tier worldwide... but because she pushes herself while playing. Many really technical guitarists don't push themselves, and as a result, the playing can feel a little ho-hum. When Kanami plays, she's going for it every time. This song is a great example. Take a look at the live videos of this, which are all fan cams... she screws From Now On up almost every time, just a little here or there. This is a guitar acrobat flying above us without a net below, and it's thrilling. Kanami is much more Gary Moore than Joe Satriani in terms of pushing while playing (even if the tones are somewhere in between). This is why we watch live music... not to hear a verbatim repetition of something we can hear on an album that's easy for the musician's to play.... what's the point of that (see "Pretzel Logic" by Steely Dan)? Whereas if they're out there, pushing at high energy, about to crash constantly... that's a Thrill!

[@skrrytch]

Kanami is singing here 😅❤

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Many of us saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. The DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wrapped up at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26 and at Hong Kong. AND they dropped their new album, Epic Narratives, Sept. 25. Order now! The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE! Thx, Sohum!

[@jamie4993]

The band uses instrumentals, typically paired with a song from Miku to give Saiki a break during their shows. They take special care of her vocal health after surgery for vocal polyps several years ago.

[@billmcleangunsmith]

Band-Maid's music is like listening to four solos at the same time.

[@zinoviylubman5553]

When Saiki is taking break Kanami's guitar is becoming a lead singer!!! Thanks for your reaction.

[@80mtn]

Besides 'from now on', they have 'without holding back', 'Don't be long', 'onset' and from the new album, "Epic Narratives" 'Get to the top' are all instrumentals.

[@philipcable437]

Also "Go nuts" I believe was their first, but I don't think it was on an album.

[@80mtn]

@@philipcable437 On 11 Jan. 2020 our buddy Vladimir Chupin recorded 'Go Nuts' at the Kobe Harbour Studio Okyu-ji. Only known recording I know of. I love it. Wish they'd do it more! I wonder if the title of 'Go Easy' from the new album is related to that at all?

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Band-Maid have a rich history with instrumentals. What makes "from now on" special(besides the obvious excellence) is they made an Official Music Video for it. Thanks for the reaction!

[@toshimatyu6654]

From Japan BAND-MAID's instrumental song started out as a way to give Saiki a rest, but Saiki is proud of the four members and suggested that this song be the opening song for the concert at a large festival in the US. This song captivated the audience who didn't know BAND-MAID. And the latest album released in September ends with an instrumental hard rock song that declares that they are a hard rock band.

[@TlanImass]

They have 7 official Instrumentals, 1 from a commercial (super rare) and another from a game tie-in. They also have Instrumental releases of some of their tracks as bonuses and a whole Instrumental Score album. I think the Instrumentals are not something they consciously designed but organically came about because Saiki needed rest mid-concert. (She had vocal surgery back in 2017.) Now, it’s a staple.

[@mikeholmes5308]

They have something like 7 instrumentals out of about 140 songs? It's what you said... they don't follow a formula, they compose whatever they want. There are versions of their songs where it's just two of them, or three for acoustic takes. But it gets a LOT deeper than that... there are mysteries you have yet to even hear about...

[@sugaanessena3143]

💜💛❤(💙)💚 Kanami🥰took the vocals in her own hands in this one.

[@daft73games]

Band Maid have several instrumentals, and some of their tracks -with lyrics done as instrumentals. original instrumentals list: -onset -without holding back -don't be long -get to the top -from now on *this song* you just heard

[@rjaywest378]

Also the instrumental 'Seasoned' that was on a bonus CD that came with my copy of Epic Narratives.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

Oh, did we not mention that Kanami (lead guitar/composer) is also a trained pianist? They have 5 instrumental songs now. You should checkout their song "Play" live. It was originally crafted to be instrumental, but Saiki (lead singer) loved it so much she convinced Miku (rhythm guitar/backing vocals) to work with her to add lyrics so she could sing on it. So, Kanami went back to work to write a replacement Instrumental called "Onset". You may want to checkout both those songs live.

[@RetiredInThailand]

You don't think after listening to that instrumental that they only have one and you just happened upon it? Nope ... They definitely do more of those. Plus a more more. Band-Maid is the real deal, true samurai in the world of music. There are many facets of music, business, entertainment, audience connection, fan connection, being genuinely wonderful people ... Band-Maid dudes or all. I've known about them since 2015 (had lucked into BABYMETAL in 2014 so was on the lookout for other Japanese bands) and they continue to surprise and blow away with every single. I'm always so afraid with every new release that they will disappoint me ... Never happened, and I suspect it never will. Kanami is my hero. They are all incredible, but Kanami does most of the music writing and arrangements ... To my ears and writes music as though she's writing for an orchestra, then using technique and an amazing array of peddles, somehow makes the arrangement sound as though they were being played by string, horn, wind, percussion, sections

[@Olkam-w5u]

They make instrumentals because they can. Kanami practices guitar for 4 hours every day and composes music for 4 hours every day. No holidays.

[@davidbicket7201]

She is the greatest. Miku should be very proud of her creation

[@paddyofurniture4681]

BTW seeing this live is beyond special...

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and they do have a number of instrumentals. The singer Saiki (sight - key) is the one who wanted this instrumental to be the opening song on their EP "Unleash". Thanks for continuing to react to Band-Maid, best rock band in 30 years. They have a song, Giovanni, on their album with the singer, but they also have a version of this song without the singer, it's an eye opener to what the guitars are doing. I'm sure that someone will provide links for both.

[@k3w1b3an5]

Kanami is a guitar goddess in sensible shoes.

[@DAVID-io9nj]

They also do instrumental versions of their regular songs. Eye opening to hear how much the vocal melodies modify the music. The best example may be for Giovanni.

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Second "Giovanni"!

[@K.H.D710]

Saiki (lead singer) is the one who placed this song as the first song in their EP, Unleash. She also asked Kanami (lead guitar/composer) to compose an instrumental song to place it as the last song in their new album, Epic Narratives. These are full length instrumental songs: "Without Holding Back" is a fun jam session style song. "From Now On" is a song for a serious contest. "On Set" is a showcase of each instrumentalist. "Get To The Top" is a bright bouncy song. "Don't Be Long" is a lesson song for Miku (rhythm guitar/lyricist/band founder).

[@fastskipper777]

Her name is Miku Kobato (rhythm guitar), not Mika. This song is an epic Hero's Journey. Just listen to its thematic journey of emotional arc. You could put this in a movie.

[@_JimS]

Yes....Band-Maid has several instrumentals. go here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5jHi394h95kq6c and here- music.kzbin.info/aero/PLai-0HHlLsO05WMHIroCeuWdy68KIriZ6 "Without Holding Back" is a BANGER!! you'll love that one. They are no strangers to instrumentals. They have instrumental versions to full songs too....."White Room" instrumentals

[@dahnawa1957]

Band Maid is: MIKU (mee-koo) Rhythm guitar, backing vocals, writes the lyrics. The band’s founder. She is “the Little Pigeon”. KANAMI (kah-nah-mee) Lead guitar. A classically trained musician, she writes and arranges all the music. “Mincho” MISA (mee-sah) Bass. The band’s secret weapon. She is elite. “The Barefoot Assassin”. AKANE (ah-kah-neh) The happiest drummer on Earth! “The Gorilla” is the other half of one of the best rhythm sections on this planet. SAIKI (sigh-kee) Lead vocals. Front man. “The Ice Queen”, She’s also the bands team mom.

[@scottdpublic]

Thanks for the introductions! Recently stumbled onto this band, can't help but be impressed. Gotta love a girl band relentlessly shredding speed metal! So much young super-talent coming out these days, it's exciting!

[@dahnawa1957]

@@scottdpublic You’ve got a lot to do. 140 original songs (at least 10 instrumentals) Here is my Band Maid top 10 from oldest to newest. Thrill (OMV) Domination (live) Freedom (live) Play (live) Turn me on (live) Take me higher (live) Dice (OMV) Onset (live) Manners/Black hole (live) Puzzle (live) Without holding back (OMV) Shambles (OMV) From now on (OMV) Don’t you tell me (live) Hate (live) Influencer (MV) Bestie (MV) Hon Mention Show Them (w Warning) Giovanni (instr) Afterlife (instr) Puzzle (acoustic) Band Maiko (Sorry could not pick only ten!)

[@davidbicket7201]

You went closer than I would 😊

[@daaaaaave]

The instrumentals actually aren’t that big of a departure, and more of a hint. A lot of bands will lean on their vocalist to elevate the music, but Band-Maid kind of uses Saiki to deescalate the music. i.e. She keeps it catchy and poppy enough that the casual listeners don’t notice that they’re playing like this all the time, and are really a prog band. e.g. Listen to Secret My Lips focused on Saiki, and then listen to it focused on Kanami. This is even more apparent when you listen to their instrumental versions of songs that normally have vocals, like Giovanni. It’s like a completely different song.

[@paddyofurniture4681]

Jeezo just realized I hadn't subbed yet- done. It's tres cool when a new reactor that really gets it with Band Maid pops out of the crowd, it is very fun to see your fav songs completely blow another Maidiac away. Yes good sir you are now formally a Maidiac, welcome aboard. I'm aboard your ride now as well. I'd leave more song ideas but you really can't go wrong. For example. just pick any deep cut and you will find another complex composition performed perfectly. You cannot g wrong

[@grahamreed8774]

In the hands of a genius, that PSR just sings. Which is what it is doing here, in the absence of Saiki. Yes there are quite a few instrumentals, and yes they sometimes finish songs on the off beat or some such. Other older instrumentals- Onset 2018, Don't Be Long 2020, Without Holding Back 2021 and From Now On 2022.

[@fernandoNovo59]

Yes they have several instrumentals songs! However, are you aware that they also have Acoustic music videos too,,,Kanami is a genius musically and in arrangement- Christmas morning 2021 they streamed an acoustic concert with 14 re-arranged songs of their library…they played in 5 - 3 - 2 member subgroups and it was amazing! They have several music videos of this concert on KZbin- check under Band-Maid Acoustic and enjoy! Peace & Respect from Canada

[@johancoetser906]

Do the instrumental for Giovani followed by the one with vocals.

[@PaulEngineer]

Are you sure you needed that coffee? Just dial up some more Band Maid goodness. Fun and good for your health.

[@philproffitt8363]

Their first awesome instrumental I saw, 'Onset' Official Live, was just like my new Rush 'YYZ' (check that live in Rio...crazy huge crowd singin along to instrumental) with Kanami doing the nice Eddie Van Halen style tapping in there...oh and MISA solo 👍👌 Great journey...you'll be 20 songs in before you get a real handle on Maid Rock 😁💪🤘🤘🤘

[@keimahane]

For some reason I always tear up listening to Kanami after the piano drop. Something about that section is so emotional for me, not sure why but I really feel her singing to us and it is beautiful.

[@danmolnar402]

This song is so good.

[@cygnetseven]

When you get to the song Play, that is an example of a song that was written to be an instrumental but Saiki asked for it to have lyrics. So Miku wrote lyrics for it and it is now a full song.

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

That's good stuff, Thanks for the reaction

[@Ytf2024]

Next acoustic Band Maid❤

[@scottFrubes]

Yeah, I could see you enjoyed that as much as me,This was my first song I listened to & I was hooked, Then I was 'doubley' hooked when I heard Saiki in the next song.

[@johndoe-wt6sy]

I hope you enjoyed the offensive power of the instrument team when they unleash their full firepower. I'm sure other kind Maidiacs will recommend a few instrumental songs. So, I would be delighted if you could listen to those as well and understand just how incredible the overall strength of the band, including vocalist Saiki, is. Please continue to enjoy BAND-MAID "from now on"😊

[@waynebenedict5785]

A interesting comparison is their song "Giovanni", it's fantastic with vocals, but the instrumental version is controlled chaos in the best possible way!

[@technopsychobedlam]

Band Maid have a series of 'white room' instrumentals....well worth having a look around for them.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Saiki the lead singer has had throat surgery in the past so the band are very careful with her voice. They play 2+ hour sets so to give Saiki a break around mid-set they do three things. 1. Play an instrumental, 2. Miku (rhythm guitar) takes lead vocals for a song or two (she usually has one track per album where she is lead vocalist) and 3. Miku will do her legendary and hilarious "Magic Time" MC set. Then Saiki comes back on to finish the set. Even though Saiki no longer needs a break nowadays, it's become more of a tradition. So yeah, they have a number of really cool instrumental tracks. Check out the live MV of "Onset" for another instrumental banger!

[@haggaisimon7748]

My top 3 instrumentals are, Without holding back, Onset, Giovanni and From now on. Did I listed 4? Well, that’s how it works with the band.

[@davidbicket7201]

Daikin can sit back and enjoy the concert

[@billb.5183]

You have to react to one of their Official live videos next. 😁

[@JayDavisAtHome]

You have a very very long journey ahead of you my friend

[@BRO-HI808]

Saiki: I'm taking 5 Kanami: Hold my coffee... Another masterpiece in a collection of masterpieces. Band-Maid is the genre and they mix and match like no other. IMOH of course...as I may be a little biased?🤣 PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@davidbicket7201]

Hold MISA'S beer.

[@kieranbuffini8632]

🤘🤘🤘

[@ALAN_COX]

That caesura or dropout as you called it gets that same reaction almost every time. (lol)

[@larryhoopingarner6445]

New sub. to your channel, very nice review, just hooked up with Telegram yesterday seen your post there,Band-Maid maidiac for nearly 5 years now.

[@rRobR]

Even though they say their core sound is hard rock These ladies dont give a rats ass about genre, if it makes the song work the way they want it to, they can and do use all genres' and sub genres of rock including metal, and will occasionally throw in blues and jazz riffs, they also do instrumentals, ballads, accoustics and mid-tempo

[@chrisegbertky]

👍

[@2abug]

Can you name a non-instrumental band that has released an instrumental song as a single to promote their album? Exactly!

[@starocean62]

Who's Mika that was kanami aka mincho aka minchozilla

[@omdtdz]

You don't seem to have done any of their live versions yet, waiting to see to see when you do. Spoiler they are just as good and most of the time better than the music videos.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Saiki = sigh - key

[@pitamaid]

😝

[@wanderleyjesus6772]

Saiki: It is pee time.

[@zer0tzer0]

There is not Mika. I think you mean MISA, or Miku, but there is no Mika. You'll get there. aNd no, it's not Sa-icky, or Saki. It's pronounced like Psyche, (Sigh-Key). But check out another instrumental, 'Without Holding Back'.

[@PapaMikeO]

Just caught on to your channel. You’ve heard nothing til you have heard them live. Hate?, Domination are the standards. Play is great. You think they are great now. From Now on is on my top 5 but you haven’t hit any of their best yet. Maybe Real Existence.

[@ubeuonly]

If u need a gimmick or a dance....it's short lived. Reminds of little machines. Nothing organic. Just put little girls in a room. Teach them complicated music and make them play. Shredding for the sake of it is boring. Zero personality

[@ichinov]

🤘🤘🤘

[@Sohum]

[@larryhoopingarner6445]

New sub. to your channel, very nice review, just hooked up with Telegram yesterday seen your post there,Band-Maid maidiac for nearly 5 years now.