Band-Maid is a Genre!! - Manners / Black Hole Reaction!!

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[@TihomirBozic69]

Giovanni is a real brain melter

[@Davey-Boyd]

It is. I really like the instrumental version, it's mental.

[@TihomirBozic69]

@@Davey-Boyd yep, you can hear Kanami better... My favourite Band Maid song was black hole, Giovanni second, now they are somehow equal...

[@Space_Ranger]

I'd say after the 3rd for 4th time of listening to Black Hole, It's no longer chaos and you easily hear the organized chaos behind it. Also, you start to pick up on what is Band-Maid. It will no longer sound like two different bands. It's like I can tell it's a Band-Maid song no matter what they do now. Of course I'm a Maidiac and hear them in my head all of the time :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"Manners" & "Black Hole, "Equilibrium v controlled chaos. BAND-MAID don't do things by halves....apart from MISA who can do half bottles of whisky.😏

[@jkkansasband7056]

Yes, I'm guessing "by halves" is the English and more appropriate term for "half-assed".🤔Always learning new phrases.👍🏻

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 Hey you've been to England before then.🤣

[@2abug]

BAND-MAID don't do things by halves except Akane, who can metamorphose into an half-human/half gorilla. But that therianthropy has its consequences: it requires her to eat five bowls of ramen, 30 plates in a kaiten-zushi and 130 bowls of soba! Oh, and she can also play half-time tempo 🥁🤓

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Not yet. It's on the wifey's bucket list. So we'll see. Maybe in coordination next year with the Band-Maid tour.🤷🏻‍♂

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 Hey that'd be so cool if you visit. I know all the best places to avoid.🤣

[@thisismadness6962]

All the members say that Kanami is challenging them with her recent songwriting. Maybe COVID gave Kanami too much time to think. Black Hole is brilliant. Next you should checkout Blooming and Different. And for something completely different, their latest song with Miku singing lead: Sayonakidori. Then for more variety still, Rinne and No God. And, for more variety yet, go to BiliBili and check out Puzzle live.

[@stevekane4922]

The sheet music for black hole is wild. Following it is like being a WRC co-driver.

[@PrymalChaos]

🤣🤣 great analogy.

[@Kevin6059]

Black Hole isn't just tough on first listen, it's nearly impossible. Keep listening to it though, and the true awesomeness of the composition comes to life.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Regarding 'Black Hole'. Its their fastest song (so far). Kanami (Lead guitar & composer) asked Akane how fast she could drum. Akane said around 190 -200 bpm. So Kanami wrote Black Hole at 220 bpm! Then Akane went to work on the drum patterns for the song. She came up with 7 choices which she labelled 1. Easy 2. Comfortable 3. Normal 4. Possible if I work hard 5. Tough 6. Painful 7. Hell The band chose Hell.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Hell yeah.😲

[@PrymalChaos]

That’s awesome.

[@Metal_Auditor]

@@PrymalChaos and if you watch the interview Miku and Kanami did with Herman Li of Dragonforce, Kanami asked Herman what Dragonforce's highest BPM was. He wasn't sure but thought it was 225, and so she said she's going to try to top that. Here's a link to some excerpts of that interview which includes that part: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYSVhmyPr8Z5gZo&ab_channel=DragonForce Here's Herman's "audition" with Band-Maid from the same stream: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbKfJqlp6agl6c&ab_channel=DragonForce Here's the full video (you have to be a paying subscriber to Herman's stream to watch it, but it's worth it): www.twitch.tv/hermanli/video/958713733

[@PrymalChaos]

@@Metal_Auditor hahah. I’ve seen the ‘Audition’ Herman is a trip. 🤣🤣

[@Metal_Auditor]

@@PrymalChaos you should watch the full interview. It’s really enjoyable.

[@Gabor...hachi.juu_ichi]

Not only as a genre, Band-Maid is an actual realm of dimension itself, as close to perfection as possible!

[@JuanSan66]

Regarding their way of composing, it has always seemed to me that it is kaleidoscopic. Various beautiful little pieces that are combined differently throughout the song, so that every time you turn the device (verses, choruses, bridge, solos...) you get a new and amazing image. Each of the instruments, including the vocals, do not stop changing every few bars, that's why it seems like chaos, but after several listens, order is found. And then everything makes sense and it's wonderful.

[@schelin1447]

BAND-MAID is something else, Manners is like modern touch of classic 70's rock but with a twist, Black Hole is futuristic prog rock on Speed and so impressed by Saiki and her breath control, she sings constantly😉 and I love it! Only BAND-MAID!!!

[@guybrushthreepwood1519]

Not everything they do is "mine", but for my part the entire Unseen World album is pretty friggin' awesome, so yeah...

[@ShikataGaNai100]

MISA playing lead on a bass...and Kanami backing her up on lead guitar.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

"Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!" - Miku Kobato

[@phaeron]

It blew me away during the stream last year that they unpacked 'Black Hole' as the penultimate song of this 2 hour show and rocked it, so disciplined and perfect. Unfortunately, some scenes were replaced for this video here, where you could see Akane laughing and having the time of her life behind the drums for almost the entire song, which is insane from my point of view, given the "hellish" tempo. :) Right after that (the transition was cut here) they performed their fun live song 'Freedom' where they moved freely through the whole set, just having tons of fun and making the technicians, camera people's and Miku's lives a living hell. :) It was also a nice contrast to what they had played before with 'Black Hole'. 😎🤘🏻 If only there was a way I could send you a link to some videos that you won't find here on YT. 😇 (*cough... a short mail via my profile would be enough. 😉) _____________________ 「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- from *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊️

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and for Black Hole, they consulted with Stephen Hawkins for the lyrics, probably.

[@UltraHD.7]

After having listened to Black hole like about 50 times so far I must say, it flows very smoothely and totally makes sense. Though I have to admit, it took me quite a few of them to get there 😉

[@edwardallen4051]

Kanami is using her purple PRS custom 24 in Manners, Miku is playing her beautiful signature Zemaitis 'Flappy Pigeon'. And just for completeness Misa is playing her newest custom distressed Black Cloud bass.

[@ranger_a6953]

And just why PRS doesn't just drop off a truckload of everything they make for Kanami is a mystery. That deluxe one with the dragon along the fretboard would be appropriate. I think I saw her play one in a demo video.

[@edwardallen4051]

@@ranger_a6953 Yeah she did a review for PRS of some new models for their 35th anniversary

[@johnmatthew102]

@@ranger_a6953 That Dragon model is a work of art and Kanami looks good holding it. It is the first of four models she reviews for the PRS 35th anniversary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nHnGOlhpuXgck

[@VegetaRabbit]

I liked your explanation of how a chromatic lick can lead to dissonance. "Hyper punk" and "chaos" are pretty good descriptions of BLACK HOLE. They have other songs that are hard to define such as "Different" (official music video). They also do progressive rock songs like "Giovanni".

[@PrymalChaos]

These were both fantastic songs. Very different, but great. Thanks for the tips on the other tracks as well

[@Glenner7]

Thank you. That was a well described explanation of why Kanami (and Miku) are such geniuses.

[@iDEATH]

Yeah, man! I'm glad you got to this one (bet you are too?)! I love the contrast here, but both so brilliantly composed and flawlessly played. It might be my bias, but I think BAND-MAID is going to go down in history as important to rock music. I can't get enough of them.

[@jkkansasband7056]

You hit many great points again PC. As an FYI, The groovy bluesy Manners was the 9th song of this 2+ hour concert and the 220bpm controlled chaos/madness of Black Hole was the 21st and next to last song. Can only play that song Live if you have the synergy and trust in each other. Which is another reasons why BAND-MAID are so Awesome and FUN. Peace 10.7

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Absolutely 100% correct. Remind me to borrow your "synergy" for a comment, 'tis a good word.🙂

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 haha. Synergize to your hearts content! No other band has synergy like Band-Maid. 😎

[@PrymalChaos]

It’s back and forth moments like this that make me love reading my comment sections. 🤟🤟

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@PrymalChaos Hey PC, you have to be a pretty good and entertaining reactor to make that happen.👍🏻🔥😎

[@PrymalChaos]

@@jkkansasband7056 so what’s my excuse? 🤣🤣 Seriously. Appreciate you guys watching and getting involved in the chat.

[@falconsooner]

Great reaction and thoughts. With a channel name of Prymal Chaos...I assumed Black Hole would intrigue you.

[@andersmorell5396]

Manners is my #1 song of the maids, more complex than I thought, my preference of that kind of groove, but in terms of challenge to my mind, Black Hole is just, wow. Corallium is another song that gives me similar kind of confusion/excitement. Thanks for the reaction.

[@sugoruyo]

Manners is like 70s groove rock meets the 2020s and Black Hole is like punk rock meets speed metal with prog elements. The entire album both of these songs are from has these huge jumps in style, feel and approach and yet it all just works. Apart from showcasing their instrumental ability it is also a massive display of songwriting skill. Also, Miku's work on the lyrics is very rarely pointed out but I think it's her biggest contribution to the overall work of putting a song together, even despite her gradually turning into a great rhythm guitarist and already being an awesome second vocalist.

[@Kevin6059]

I've just discovered that every time you listen to Black Hole, you stop aging. If only I'd discovered it in my 30's or 40's.

[@dennissabe3277]

If that's the case, I'm going to keep it on a permanent loop in my truck whole I'm headed down the interstate....lol

[@Kevin6059]

@@dennissabe3277 There you go! Just install a governor and you're golden 🤘

[@scottmcgregor4829]

I will not even say that Band Maid is not a genre, for me Band Maid is a sound.

[@stevehall5128]

I recently got some really good new earbuds (better than my over-ear headphones) and just now noticed this really cool reversed backing-track swell at 5:52 (in the reaction). Band-Maid rewards practice in listening; the moment when one of their more extreme songs like Black Hole "clicks" for a listener feels a lot like when you finally nail an instrument part that you've been fumbling through as you try to learn how to play it.

[@busser649]

Well known fact, pigeons eat rabbits for breakfast.

[@tonygriffin_]

Obi-Wan Kanami is playing a PRS guitar - the company sponsors her, as Zemaitis do for Miku. There's a video of her trying out a load of PRS guitars as part of their 35th anniversary celebrations - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nHnGOlhpuXgck .

[@stefanbranden4898]

Good as always!.

[@1972cd]

You hit the nail on the head with Kanami's guitar playing in Black Hole. She stated that she wanted people to "feel unformfortable" with that chormatic scale piece and with the the "outro solo". So, you could say that she succeeded in her goal.

[@falconsooner]

Do youremember which interview she said this?

[@1972cd]

@@falconsooner I been trying to remember since I seen your post. My brother showed me the transcript, I will ask if he remembers tonight.

[@falconsooner]

@@1972cd Thanks!

[@stephenriggs8177]

Band-Maid choas never makes me uncomfortable. There's a reason you wait in line to ride a roller coaster.

[@melocitysolo9574]

🤘👉BAND-MAID / Bubble (Official Music Video) You should be able to listen to another side of them.

[@StoveLad]

Blackhole : a Pigeon's transcendent fever dream

[@gordonbell8728]

Miku is actually a big fan of Gacharic Spin!!!!!

[@discipleofthecapedbaldy962]

It bugs me how many reactors don't immediately see how the concept of the song (Black Hole) and it's composition are so brilliantly realised. Happy to see that you picked up on it straight away and great breakdown. Black Hole just gets better and better with each listen, but for me the stand-out points are Akane absolutely whipping up a storm and the vocal plays between Saiki and Miku. Can't wait to hear the song that tops this for their fastest bpm track. It's gonna be wild.

[@Oedwak]

Chaos is in the mind of the beholder. As a side note, the unit of measurement for chaos is the chao. "Black Hole" measures in at 6.2 chao. All hail the Holy Chao! And to think, you probably always thought they were saying "Holy Cow."

[@doobiejones9388]

Great reaction brother! You did manners MV. Great reaction brother! 😊😎✌️🤘

[@cembor]

Bro, its a PIGEON HOLE not a rabbit hole. :)

[@greylocke100]

There is no actual video but you can listen to this from Band-Maid's official channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSrm6yfnspqg7M This is "Why, Why, Why" and I think you will like it very much.

[@highjynxx]

I bet you are all over it but but don't miss reacting to Band Maid - Sayonakidori (acoustic). It will only be up a limited time.

[@terrahawk1977]

traditional rock 😂😂😂 🤔🤔 listens to black hole 👍👍👍

[@bryandevito5120]

No greater entertainment than watching a musician experience Black Hole for the first time. Love it every time.

[@PrymalChaos]

It is a whirlwind of emotions! 🤣🤟

[@rossinme]

just found your channel and truly enjoy it and subscribed! as a fan of many reactors I challenge them ALL to check out the music of Faouzia. I know you love Angelina; you will surely adore Faouzia! check out any of her stripped versions of her original songs, "Tears of Gold" or "You Don' t Know Me" please trust me on this one

[@PrymalChaos]

Welcome! Cool suggestion. I’ll take a look!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

WARNING! (maybe your next song?) It's bad MANNERS to stop listening to Band-Maid because you'll feel starved for musical excellence and joy and fall into a BLACK HOLE of emptiness... probably! 😵 Thx, Prymal!

[@thelmamatic5004]

if you like bro you can check band maid gears and equipment you will see all their gear if you had rhe time

[@_JimS]

It's a "Pigeon Hole" ......there are no rabbits in Band-Maid. Hopefully you'll get to the music video for "Manners" ....a visual masterpiece. Absolutely NO ego in Band-Maid, they are a true Sisterhood....All For One! Black Hole was written to challenge each members abilities and push their individual boundaries. Miku's backing vocals are so precise.

[@discipleofthecapedbaldy962]

Saiki and Miku do describe Akane as "a lovable dumb bunny" so maybe there is a rabbit too :) Albeit one that turns into a gorilla on drums.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

He did that MV

[@me262talon2]

Well crafted bedlam.

[@PrymalChaos]

Bedlam! Now that’s a $5 word. Nice!

[@metalvideos1961]

on the blue ray you have pov cams of every musician. so you can see exactly how they play and what they do. its pretty interesting.

[@baddhorsie8318]

"Band-maid is a genre" ??? You got that from me po ☺️ 😊 🙂

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yeah he's always stealing other peoples stuff :)

[@baddhorsie8318]

We are all guilty of borrowing po :)

[@80mtn]

Kanami's absolute, bedrock power stance in the beginning of BLACK HOLE. Mincho is a total rockstar.

[@Gaius__]

_Manners_ is my new Band-Maid favourite song. It may sound simple and straight-forward at first, but apart from being very catchy it is also multi-layered. The more often you listen to it the more amazing details you discover. It may be less spectacular and skill-demanding than many of their other creations, but I think it is truly awesome.

[@gregameele1444]

Hey man, I was wondering if you could do some more Ichika Nito? I love the way you break down and appreciate his compositional skills. One I highly recommend is called illusory sense. It’s my favorite piece from him and is stunning

[@PrymalChaos]

I am always keen to do Ichika and the like. So yes! Time is my enemy right now, I am moving in 6 different directions and I only have limited time each week to make a couple of videos. I’ll get back to that path soon. I promise. 🤟🤟

[@COTTERO]

I adore these girls, Misa is one of my favorite bass players, Kanami is an amazing riff machine and the rest of the girls are top notch musicians... I love seeing their live performances.❤ But to say that they are a genre by themselves... seems a bit exaggerated to me... not only because of their sound, which has many recognizable influences (pop, punk, funk, jazz, hard-rock, metal, math, progg)... but also because their sound has traces of artists from the 80s, like the early Show-Ya: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6nWgHaqgJx9qpI Another bit reminds me of bands from the early 2000s, like the almost unknown Aphasia❤: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioXNqaOwfb2MeJo or the well-known Siam Shade👌: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6vQipufmMiKqKc "Black Hole" itself has a little of the Sokoninaru👍 style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gabUXn9_pr-Hj5I And it's not that I'm saying that these artists have directly influenced Band-Maid... but these and other influences can be absorbed indirectly.😉

[@kevinshaw3675]

It sounds like thrash to me

[@jayb7775]

Spiritbox just released THREE new tracks... let's GO!!!!!!

[@dg3258]

Been too long and too few reacts, only two for Lovebites? C'mon man! You need to check out A Frozen Serenade live...quite a surprise halfway through! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5aboYSMqpKFhJo

[@cepho8349]

There are a lot more technical and/or more interesting Japanese bands than Band-Maid out there.

[@Gaius__]

Like who?

[@cepho8349]

@@Gaius__ Well, where to start? There are so many. Galneryus, Gacharic Spin, Ruins, Fishmans, Boredoms, Mono, Sigh, Melt-Banana, tricot, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Far East Family Band, Midori, toe, Boris, and let's throw in Susumu Hirasawa as well, even if he's more of a solo artist. And that's only scratching the surface. Japanese music is more than just Band-Maid.

[@Gaius__]

@@cepho8349 Yes, of course Band-Maid are not the only ones. I would debate though whether all of the bands you listed are "more technical and interesting" than B-M.