BAND-MAID / onset (Official Live Video) Reaction

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid really knows how to through a party ! This performance shows how good this band is !! They are the best band around and i wish i could find this song on CD =( Great Reaction

[@doobiejones9388]

To me the true hero of this Song is the rythm guitar player. Miku Kobato! Aka The Pigeon! Granted. The other players. Kanami. Misa. Akane. Are musical geniuses! Basically they're Rush! Atleast as far as musicianship is concerned! But without Miku banging those root chords perfectly on time. Filling out the sound. The others couldn't do the things they do. She's Malcolm Young. Keith Richards! Just hanging and grooving. She is very good. Of course the other 3 are amazing! But she's hanging with the best and they appreciate and love her for what's she's bringing. As for Miku she's happy to be jamming with and accepted by 3 musical geniuses! PO!😊😎✌🤘

[@toshimatyu6654]

BAND-MAID played live more than 100 times a year in the early days of its formation. Saiki's throat got worse, polyps formed, and daily conversation became difficult. Their live performance lasted nearly two hours and a Saiki's break was taken. They have omajinai time and instrumental songs to make the break enjoyable for the audience. They have some great instrumental songs. They really care about their fans and members. And Saiki had her throat polyp removal surgery and now has an even better voice.

[@wayneking5081]

Well, in keeping with the live versions and Akane having fun check out "Freedom" and "Domination" live. You won't be disappointed

[@Highrider_Phil_C]

Band-Maid rocks, beautiful and talented, that's a great combination. I would love to see them perform live some day.

[@Ausemere]

Nice Day of Defeat avatar bro

[@Highrider_Phil_C]

@@Ausemere 👍

[@waynebenedict5785]

This is a epic instrumental song, one of the best ever!

[@stephentoogood5765]

The ladies make sure Saiki gets to rest her voice. It stems back to when Saiki had throat surgery. They look after each other by adding breaks, instrumentals. What Kanami is doing is called tapping which I'm sure she learned from her love of santana

[@andreaspedersen3952]

She might have picked up a thing or ten from Santana, but the tapping she picked up from Eddie Van Halen. Though she has credited Carlos for a great deal and have him as her main influence, she always loved to pick up things from other guitarists. There is also a reason why she wrote this on twitter, when she heard about his death: "Eddie Van Halen-sama… I got to know about tapping from your Eruption, and I have been writing instrumental songs hoping that one day I could create phrases like yours that pierce our hearts… You were a guitar hero I admire. May you rest in peace."

[@himbo754]

Kanami herself credits Eddie Van Halen for her learning about tapping, I think.

[@stephentoogood5765]

Thankyou , I thought with her love of the guitar and artists she loves she would have picked it up earlier or dabbled with it to see what see could get the guitar to play or sound like. If she says Eddie, then Eddie it is

[@Jonas_S_]

Agreeing with Wayne King; "Freedom" and "Domination" live is pretty much a must see ;)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I agree with Wayne & you Jonas. But is Wayne really Wayne or a clever play on the double entendre like Mike Hunt? No smirking Jonas.😏

[@Jonas_S_]

@@GaryHolloway-810 *smirks* 😛

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@Jonas_S_ Heeey you promised....you smirker.😄

[@Jonas_S_]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I tried to find a double-smirk but failed. smirksmirk? 😜

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@Jonas_S_ LOL. Yep there's no arguing with the smirksmirk.😆

[@Oedwak]

I'm still a sad hat because I missed this live stream. It isn't easy to host them. It requires the skin of an alligator and the juggling skills of a circus clown. At least most of the Band-Maid fans are mellow like doves... or maybe pigeons. Just a little flappy but mostly harmless. Nicely done!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I don't normally do much live chat but i'll make sure i'm on VenMags next B-M live stream. I just didn't want to steal Ryan Mears thunder on this one.😏 Make sure you're there Big Bonnet cos as your subscriber i get 1 request a month.😜

[@JuanSan66]

Best Hard Rock band out there!. Good job, thank you!

[@phaeron]

You are absolutely right. This is a conversation in the most universal and beautiful of all languages, which everyone can understand (if one just listens). And that these ladies speak this language better than a hell of a lot of people out there should no longer be debatable at the latest after this performance. :) _____________________ 【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️

[@hiawatha.g]

This is more at the level of the great 70's fusion bands. Normal rock bands can't dream of writing something like this, let alone being able to play it. But more love for Miku. She is backing vocals on songs with vocal, rhythm guitar, which some people overlook, and writes most of the songs. And she put the band together.

[@Kevin6059]

Now you have an idea of how incredible they are. Let's call it an inkling (which is a baby idea as everyone knows.)

[@jkkansasband7056]

Great reaction Venice. I love watching reactions to ONSET-LIVE to watch the expressions people make. Because that's probably what I did over 100 listens ago. And to me this LIVE performance is f**king flawless. Band-Maid doesn't know the term fade-out. I wish they did. That would make the live versions even more dynamic. This is more proof that BAND-MAID is Awesome. Peace.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

This is my fave instrumental of all time. That's not me even being biased it's just a fact. More grooves & hooks than should be legal :)

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 💯% fact. Most instrumentals go off on tangents that shouldn't be trod. This is flat out melodic Rock at it's finest.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 By a happy happenstance i concur :)

[@charlescoleman4017]

I would love to hear how it is that you found Band Maid and what your reaction was when you first saw and heard them. Love your reactions, please keep up the great work! Good luck at university!

[@Jp421JP]

This song is the definition of being “in the pocket “.

[@spaolozzi53]

From your review, it seems that Miku should have stayed at the back of the stage with Saiki. This track is only possible because of the rock solid rhythm guitar playing from Miku throughout, yet no mention. She has worked so hard to become as good as she is and very few reactors ever credit her. There were four people on stage, even if you thought the rhythm guitar playing was 'Meh', say it, at least that would acknowledge she was there.

[@chrisegbertky]

It was so hard to see that I missed Miku as well. But totally agree she is a remarkable vocalist and gets the job done at a high level with her guitar. Zemantis doesn't create a signature guitar for you if you suck.

[@normanweaver7935]

To be fair, it is rather a lot to take in ;) Agree totally about Miku, tho'. That she learned it all on the job and in front of thousands of people just makes it that much more special. I suppose the fact that those thousands love her dearly helped. A bit.

[@chrisegbertky]

Exuberant reaction as always. Keep your feet on the BandMaid path to enlightenment!

[@jasonlewkomusic]

I heard a snippet of this before but listening to the whole thing makes the composition really stand out. They are so in sync with one another and that was some mad drumming.

[@venicerealm]

yeah it really is incredible to hear :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@mr.daisock1728]

Like we say : shut up, Kanami is speaking. :)

[@Davey-Boyd]

Glad you got around to see them live! Great aren't they?

[@venicerealm]

yup amazing :)

[@wanderleyjesus6772]

Now it is time to start a new journey around the all-female bands in Japan. I would add two (Three): Gacharic Spin (and its co-work Doll$Boxx) and Lovebites. And a Japanese band that blends traditional Japanese instruments with rock instruments Wagakki Band. Have fun.

[@K.H.D710]

"Onset" used to be my #1 fav instrumental song. Now, "Without Holding Back" is my #1. If you want to see the interaction with audiences, I suggest you their live videos such as , ""Domination", "Freedom", and "Play".

[@COTTERO]

AT LAST... ONE LIVE.😕 This is a 100% "live band"

[@venicerealm]

yeeessss I see it :)

[@knightofthefivemaids]

And if you really listen miku is totally shredding too her and misa but miku is really getting it.

[@mattdhorstman]

😮😮😮 --- Yup... that's how we all felt the first time.

[@Greg-om2hb]

It seems you completely ignored Miku’s guitar playing.

[@venicerealm]

you are right I did not talk about it but I was aware that she didn't know and started to develop fast her skills which is beyond impressive :)

[@tttrip]

Band-Maid --Daydreaming please🙏

[@GaryHolloway-810]

DYK Kanami is so talented that she flosses with guitar strings & comes up with waaay better solos than other bands....probably.😏

[@jkkansasband7056]

That's a comment for the ages. Of highest praise.🎸

[@Space_Ranger]

Facts are facts. Most of the time.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I only tell it how i see it guys....which is weirdly :)

[@Kevin6059]

Yes, so do I because they work well when I'm flossing around my bridge, and I don't have to fret over those dental bills.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

We can always without doubt, 100% count on Gary's wisdom? 🙃

[@willemkoekemoer5042]

Why are you missing Miku's part on the rhythm guitar you are not saying anything thats sad

[@venicerealm]

I am so sorry I found her part to be extremely impressive considering she learned to play from kanami teaching her later and had the courage to step on stage and perform so effortlessly that I didn't heart anything out of place that would disturb the balance of the song :) that would be the comment I make for mikus amazing playing :)

[@willemkoekemoer5042]

@@venicerealm thank you keep up the good reactions

[@knightofthefivemaids]

@@venicerealm there's a lot of us Maidiacs who respect all of band maid but there are those of us who are always pulling for Miku . out of the whole band Miku is the one is most overlooked . if I had a favorite band member Miku would be that favorite for so many reasons this is a woman who is constantly pushing herself and always triumphs over those hurdles in front of her without her there would be no band maid . I'm not complaining just giving you some info

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@knightofthefivemaids And good info it was too.👍

[@madsstavang]

@@knightofthefivemaids judging by the speed of Mikus improvement, she will overtake the rest of the gang in no time. She is already doing spiderhand grips on the fretboard 😀

[@gib666]

Excellent reaction, the only big thing you still need to notice is how much Miku adds to the totallity of their sound, vocally mainly but her guitar is also essential to the whole sound.

[@doobiejones9388]

Maid urban legend has it that the original working title for this Song is "Saiki's Pee Break" I don't know if this is factual but I choose to believe it's true! Band Maid Forever! Great Reaction! 😊😎✌🤘🤘

[@me262talon2]

Cool Fingers Kanami is Hot!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I agree. She was in her Minchomania mode :)

[@me262talon2]

@@GaryHolloway-810 How many Maidiacs are there in the world? Not enough.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@me262talon2 Unfortunately that's so true Talon. The 2022 US tour will soon change that :)

[@Kevin6059]

@@GaryHolloway-810 That's right dammitt 🤘😊😊🏈🍺🎄🦃🌴 s*** how do you turn these things off?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@Kevin6059 HAHA. I discovered you can make your own custom emoji's. Me thinks the Maids deserve their own set.🙂

[@Space_Ranger]

Fantastic reaction and I finally Subbed! I think Onset if the song that once you hear, if you are not a fan by then, you never will be.

[@venicerealm]

thank you so much and welcome I am a fan for sure :)

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Band-Maid always brings an ONSET of love, appreciation and happiness to their viewers. Why? Because they're so damn good -- good-natured, good-hearted, good-looking, and beyond good as writers, players and performers. Wow, right?! Thx, VenMag!

[@stephentoogood5765]

This is known as saiki pee break song lol

[@toshimatyu6654]

I don't know who said it, but I don't like to keep spreading the term saiki pee break song. It is reminiscent of her in her bathroom.

[@ericifune5543]

Agree completely. People who tritely refer to it that way care little about Saiki's long term vocal health IMO.

[@stephentoogood5765]

Thankyou, I will never refer to it again

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@stephentoogood5765 No worries stephen, i know you didn't mean any offence :)

[@stephentoogood5765]

Thanks Gary, coming from you that means alot. Was thinking about never posting a comment again and wondering if the fans were just getting toxic like so many other fans of other bands. Again a big thankyou peace