BAND-MAID - "Onset" : Reaction and Old Man guitar attempt.

[@patron40silver]

I'm an old guy, too, and believe me BAND-MAID is that good. Songwriting, talent and chemistry. They have it all X100.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

You're not old. You're just 1 day older from dying young.

[@keithvincent4]

100% right.

[@patron40silver]

@@GaryHolloway-810 No, I'm old.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@patron40silver Well technically you're 3months older than when you posted the original comment. Patron i don't care if you're young or old, if i didn't like your comments or think you weren't a nice person i would never have spoken to you in the first place. Being a serial killer would fall into that last category as well :)

[@patron40silver]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Looks like I'm not a nice person because I'm definitely a cereal killer 👹☠💀👺

[@lewissmith4123]

Great reaction and loved your guitar attempt. I do not usually subscribe to reactors as there are so many but you have a new subsriber here as I am looking forward to you analysing more of Band Maid's guitar riffs

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Cheers Lewis, really appreciate it. Best to you and yours in 2021.

[@stimproid]

BAND MAID is highly addictive....use with caution 🤘😄🤘

[@GaryHolloway-810]

....And handle with care :)

[@morganolsson1993]

Akane always smiles...happiest drummer in the world. See her going totally crazy in Freedom from feb 2020

[@powbobs]

Someone should introduce her to Forrest Rice. He’s the drummer for Yvette Young’s band Covet and he also never seems to stop smiling and having a great time. They could be the happiest couple ever.

[@StoneShards]

Yeah, she's something! Maybe it's something about DRUMMING that brings out the smiles. Check this from 80 years ago if you don't believe "girl bands" can rock--or, "swing", in this case: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWbGkIuQlqalfpY

[@RetiredInThailand]

This is an incredible band .. over 90 (soon to be 100) song catalog and all are super interesting and melodic as hell ... All the skills of the greatest of hard rock bands, the arrangements that would make The Eagles, The Beatles, and Elton John jealous, and the poetry of a Japanese 'Leonard Cohen', combined together with beautiful ladies with their own unique and interesting personalities!! A once in a generation band!

[@fivestroke5]

Ya ain't heard/seen nothing yet. Their vocals are just as awesome as the music.

[@Jonas_S_]

Excellent rection! Yes, Band-Maid is a hard rock band! Good work on the guitar dude :)

[@AndyDion]

Amazing musicians for sure! Nice little reaction and lesson Dunsy.

[@cosasDEguitarra]

great band! So young for being that great!!! incredible!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Screamin guitars, pounding drums...and slap bass - what's not to like? You're breaking down the work of an excellent band, and it's great to see your reaction. Happy Holidays my friend!

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

You too Jimmy, all the best to you and yours for 2021.

[@stonefaction]

I think a work colleague who I introduced to BAND-MAID happened to mention your channel the other day......and lo and behold, here you are reacting to BAND-MAID. Good to hear a fellow Scot reacting to my favourite band. The costumes (which aren't particularly visible here are Maid costumes (clue is in the name). The rhythm gutarist, Miku Kobato, whose idea it was to form the band used to work in a Maid cafe in Japan, and wanted there to be what is referred to as "the gap" between the 'cute' costumes and the hard rock music they played. It works. BAND-MAID are by far the best band I've happened upon. I've listened to them every single day since I found their song Domination (live) on KZbin back in March/April. I've also spent an absolute fortune on their music and merchandise since then. I'm not even normally a rock/metal fan (Grunge was probably the last time I listened to 'Rock' bands with any regularity, and before that some of the late 80s Rock/Metal bands - G'N'R, Metallica, Poison etc) but I absolutely LOVE this band and their music. Despite Kanami (lead guitar and main composer), MISA (bass) and Akane (drummer) all being really talented musicians and Saiki (lead vocals) fitting the band's music so well, and Miku's solid rhythm playing the band still manage to somehow be greater than the sum of their parts. Check out Domination or Freedom (both live from 2020) on the official channel......or absolutely anything by this band - they incorporate a lot of influences and styles into their songs (2nd verse is usually different to 1st verse, and there are riffs etc aplenty scattered through the songs). You are unlikely to be disappointed (having said that, "Thrill" was their breakthrough video but is a little 'weak' compared to where the band are at now, and I'm not personally overly keen on "The Dragon Cries" which was produced by Tony Visconti and is sung in English - but others do rate it). There are NO songs that I skip past when I'm listening to BAND-MAID. Enjoy.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Thanks bud, really appreciate you checking this one out - I was genuinely blown away by what a great tune this is. The guitar parts fit together to well and the drummer is incredible. I'll try to keep the dulcet Scottish tones coming in 2021! Have a braw New Year!

[@Newwaver2007]

Fun video man :) I liked your attempt,. always happy to encourage fellow guitarists to listen to Band Maid :D

[@JFrancoDrums]

Hah, i might have been one of the people suggesting them, i knew you would like them! These girls are crazy talented, i must've heard 50+ different songs from them so far and not a single one i didn't enjoy! Best Rock band out there. The lead guitarist is Kanami and she is the main composer for the band, Miku the rhythm guitarist is the main lyricist. Akane the drummer has formal music education and she plays with time signatures like no other! Please check out more from both bands, i really enjoy these! Stay safe.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Another old guy here. I've been a fan of band-Maid for five or six years. I started at Thrill and have been addicted ever since!

[@Slippy6582]

Most talented and IMO already best band at the planet right now... Writing the songs on their own, they are over the top on their instruments, they always have fun on stage, they are best friends with each other and doing A LOT for their fans! They build everything on their own and they are not casted like most of the asian groups out there (doesn´t matter for me how good people are, it´s about chemistry for me). Stay healthy everyone and keep rocking. Greetings from Germany!

[@Eventual420]

Well that was kick ass Dunsy. You do great as well. But you’ll never be a cute little baby again, but I still love ya. Who doesn’t love Japan? I’m into Baby Metal, mostly for the musicianship and my guitar hero Mikio Fujioka. That was the custom guitar I had ordered out of Japan that wouldn’t ship. It was a Fujioka custom. The kids jam. That stage looks like a dream come true, and the drummer sounds like heaven. All killer.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

You're too kind, my friend! Ah, that was the guitar that you couldn't get? Damn, that's a nightmare. Hope you had a good Christmas and best wishes for 2021 to you and yours, Sir.

[@Eventual420]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld, I live in a city of a million people, and yet there are lonely times, kids are grown and moved out. We got together for Christmas, and I saw everybody, even our newest addition baby Kaiya Marie. You’re there for us, and for that I REALLY mean it... thank you. 🙏

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

@@Eventual420 Man, I genuinely appreciate that. Glad you managed to all get in the one place and see the young 'un. That's a special thing. It's been a rotten year, for sure. We just had Christmas with the 3 of us here, not allowed to go anywhere. But 2021 will be better. I'm happy just to be putting stuff out that people seem to enjoy. I can assure you that I enjoy doing it. Music is all about having fun, otherwise none of us would ever have stuck at it.

[@shinigamiwolfen]

Damn good playing, sir. I hope you do more from them.

[@matta5498]

You've picked up on so many of the things we love about them.

[@tackle47]

This was fun, 1st time watching a reaction of yours, subbed.

[@sobabruddah7576]

As an old fart( and a drummer from a past life😉), it's always great to see a guitarist air drum to a song. As you can tell, this was an instrumental. As good as this song is, add the equally talented lead singer, it's even better. You've opened the door to the Pigeonhole! Enjoy!!! Great reaction!!!👍🤘🤘🤘

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

My air drumming is definitely better than my real drums - but, like every guitar player, as soon as the drummer steps out of the room I'm right behind the kit playing the one drum beat. Very badly!

[@VladimirChupin]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld Kanami actually plays the drums pretty well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKaWnJ6wjMtqp7c

[@airlinesecret6725]

Your gonna love Band-Maid, more reactions please for them as this is a interlude track to give the vocalist a pee break.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Lol, I'm at the age where I need a pee break every 45 mins or so on stage!

[@me262talon2]

Cool.

[@ernestnesbon]

No delay effect used in the verse, lead guitarist Kanami plays every single note you hear. Great reaction and guitar attempt. BAND-MAID is one of a kind. High energy melodic rock at its best. Have fun exploring many many incredibly great songs. Rock On!

[@JuanSan66]

Great job!. Best rock band out there. Their songwriting is top notch period. They love to mess with the timing and they blend all the different styles of rock, often in the same song. Their singer is an impressive crowd mesmerizer so you haven't seen anything yet. Welcome to the World of Band Maid, a deep rabbit hole with no return... damn, and who wants to go back?

[@timehasbeenkind]

Nice review!!!! Happy Holidays My Friend!!!

[@Watcher-bk2jx]

Holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind! Thanks for your look at one of the best Rock Bands on the verge of World Domination!! Best Band Maid is Live Band Maid!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@jasonnord785]

Great job. I enjoyed this!

[@lawrenceflower8418]

Nice one, really enjoyed your reaction. Try Band Maid “Blooming”.

[@Puyax01]

Watching this makes me more proud of Miku and smile at the genius of Kanami. Akane and MISA they are just a couple of talented BADASSES..... Just that

[@sceif]

Best rock band on the planet.

[@jemrock1441]

👍 Good friend 🙂 💫 👍 Rock on!

[@aeronomer8389]

Ah yes, everyone's first reaction to Band-Maid. Love it.

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Awesome reaction video and great attempt at the song as well, that song was awesome 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥

[@ziofender6699]

VERY GOOD VIDEO 👍🎸

[@joki5346]

Great reaction and review ! I think, the particular part is played in 5/4 if I have counted correctly. Watched them three times here in Europe and two times in Japan and I hope, there will be a lot more to come. Btw. I own a 1993 Flying V in black.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Cheers Joki, yeah the timing is extremely tricky as I'm so used to playing in 4/4. A black V? Nice!

[@VladimirChupin]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld I think as a guitarist you may be interested in Kanami's professional interviews to the Young Guitar magazine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nInXoZd_f8t6lZo Morley pedals demonstration by KANAMI (BAND-MAID) with the English subs kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nHnGOlhpuXgck PRS Guitars 35th Anniversary Demo by KANAMI (BAND-MAID) with the English subs

[@Banecrusher1]

On-Set is music for the soul.

[@u28one]

eGreat reaction. Band Maid, best live rock band out today. They combine rock, metal, punk, pop, jazz and progressive into a sound all their own. Check out more live videos on their website, suggest - Real Existence, Play, Domination, Freedom etc etc etc and MV's - Rinne, Different, Blooming etc etc etc. You will have a smile on your face every time.

[@ElfInflicted]

That part with the different time signature is 5/4, but I only know that because of another reaction video that pointed it out. It doesn't help that the guitar lines all go over a measure and like, end halfway through the next. But if you count it out and just pay attention to Akane's drumming, you can see that it's 5/4. Nicely done in figuring out that much of it! Much better than I could do, that's for sure. Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@miqoto]

Band-Maid fans LOVE this song! :D Mincho is a genius! Love your breakdown! enjoyed you enjoying our favorite band!! Hope you do more! and welcome to our fandom as well~! ;) Recommend checking out "Different"

[@VladimirChupin]

Yeah, try to reproduce that guitar part in Different! 🤘 Kanami said that she was apprehensive that Miku the rhythm guitarist would not be able to play her part in Different live, so, she composed a special instrumental, Don't be long, as an exercise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5-mfI2QhNR8jck BAND-MAID - Don't be long : Live Compilation of "US Tour 2019"

[@waynebenedict4609]

I've been listening to music, mostly rock but not only, and find Band Maid a breath of fresh air for the rock and roll genes! Five Japanese ladies that will rock your world! Over the top talent in every facet of this band! Kanami is indeed playing a PRS, she is sponsored by them. Miku, rhythm guitar, is playing a Zemaitus guitar. Misa, bass, plays Black Cloud Custom Bass guitars. Akane, drums, plats Tamma drums. Great band!

[@philipcable7518]

Great job!!

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Cheers Philip, appreciate you checking it out.

[@KC-bc8jk]

Check ASTERISM's "Rising Moon" next. Unbelievable talented Japanese female guitarist HAL-CA ( 17 years old ) She is crazy good.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I love watching your reaction videos and I love seeing you do metal playing! Gorgeous guitar too by the way! You are one hell of a guitarist! But, I didn't realize you're Scottish! That's so cool. The videos you are reacting to... are they Scottish bands too?

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

You’ve never noticed I’m Scottish?! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 That’s not an impression accent I’m doing, that’s genuinely me, lol! Those 2 reaction bands were Japanese ladies, both fantastic. Hope you’re well, my friend, have a great holiday season 👍

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld I knew you're from a different country than me but I wasn't sure which one.

[@xagorvangard]

Band-Maid is a phenomenal band. Bar none one of the best hard rock band at this time. Like you noticed they don't follow the conventional timing like majority of the bands that make them unique. Their songs are very catchy but yet brings in some really hard rock with metal elements in them. I encourage you to listen to some of their other songs in their Discography. Their singer, Saiki, has an amazing voice. Great first reaction to this amazing band. Looking forward for more.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Yeah, as soon as I heard the time signature on that part I was like "what on earth is that?!" - I guess musicians are always thinking about what is happening tune and timing wise whenever they listen to a song.

[@davidmayguitarsolotutorial4366]

Hi Dunsy , I think the observation you made about the delay setting ( that is usually referred to as ' dotted eighth delay' ) is absolutely bang on. The sound , ( not the playing , the sound ) is very, very like Pat Thrall on the live Pat Travers album. Just a couple of suggestions I thought would be great to see you do a video on ....Enuff Znuff ; Mother's Eyes, Girl ; Overnight Angels , Wild Horses ; Criminal Tendencies . Loving your channel, both the playing and all the cool guitars.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Yeah, I do think it's the delay - just sounds like one set as you say. They are all fantastic players, that's for sure! And great tones as well. Appreciate you checking it out, Sir.

[@w.b.562]

these are "traditional" maid uniforms they are wearing :D listen to them a bit more and you will understand the gist (or the concept) of it. I see no reason to comment much more on it, because the video was dark and you couldn't see them properly anyway... let's spare this for your next one ;) if you are into the old nearly forgotten sound of the 70s/80s (some say 90s or 00s...) sound - you have a "Zeppelin" poster on display - you're going to love them. I'm sure about that. They are a hard-rock band at it's core, but they move in the spectrum a lot - pop-punk, pop-rock, blues, jazz, some metal-influences (but they don't go full metal). they have softer songs, harder songs, and even can go from to the other in the middle of a song - and it's not that it hasn't been done before, but all about the way they do it... it's perfection. their song-writing ability is just great. and they are still stepping up their game with every new album/release in that regard I'm sure you'll check out some non-instrumental song of them next, so you see all 5 of them. Because in this band there is no "best" one, no "most favorite" one, no "most talented" one, ... - they all are equals! All of them get their time in the spotlight, they are basically the definition of "teamwork". as for next one - just start checking out their youtube-page...

[@bryanhallman8183]

Repping my hometown Diamondbacks. 😀

[@redsarge98]

I'm 52 and love them. You're the first person I've seen mention the 90s alternative sound sometimes...a lot of this song reminds me of Ned's Atomic Dustbin if NAD had much, much better musicians.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Thank ya - yeah, I definitely heard a bit of that sound. I thought Neds were a decent band. First band I ever even heard of with 2 bass players!

[@Running-withscissors]

THANK YOU! I know this band AND this track and do play and NEVER hear anyone point out how freaking nuts the timing on that part is and it's NOT freaking easy on Rhythm! lol Akane (Drums) is killing it, Misa (Bass) is Killing it, Kaname (Lead) is killing it, and poor Miku over their on Rhythm gets no love on this track haha

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

I agree, totally! I’ve watched a couple of other reaction videos to this track - not musicians tho - and I didn’t see anyone mention it. I genuinely have no idea what the timing is there. It is very clever and I guess must have taken a while to rehearse. I think Akane is just fantastic in those parts, it’s almost like she is hearing the beat, but is playing something different that just fits in as if by magic! A really great track.

[@Running-withscissors]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld IKR. Her drumming you can set a clock by. I "think" her and Kaname (lead) are using a metronome or something for timing on this piece in their headsets as their is a synch play over on the second "verse" Almost sounds like a 3rd guitar. They have to be on the same timing for it to kick in like that I think. Im sure a bunch of fans will tell you, theres a sweet Drum solo in the official LIVE "Freedom" track. Like everything this band does, its both top notch but not over the top and she (even then) doesnt lose beat with the main song it is is in. Crazy! You might find playing back by ear easier on that song too haha. Theres a kid on youtube who does have their guitar parts down pat and posts them for you personal viewing. May help figure out WTH is going on on that 5/3 (I think?)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Akane's little hat.😥

[@ShikataGaNai100]

All Hail The Little Hat.

[@crabuki1273]

Hand over heart, my friend. Hand. Over. Heart.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🎩 the best I could do

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 A hat is a hat is a hat. Unless it's a stetson, now that's a hat :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 lol

[@doripak815]

they are the God of riffs in Rock World today🔥

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

This is a fantastic reaction style Band Maid songs that might be more your style are Thrill and Dice Has the old school rock feel to them and like a lot of Band Maid songs high energy

[@jimr4354]

Really good honest review of this song,so difficult in parts,particularly the tempo changes. Akane on drums is superb in these parts. No consistent beat to work on so requires quick fills to adjust to the variation. There's another reviwer who tries to play the tapping and makes a complete fool of himself. Miku plays rythmn guitar. Couldn't play at all 6 years ago when she joined. Kanami taught her.To see them all playing near darkness with strobes,lasers shooting around is an astounding musical accomplishment. Just another reason the band has so many admirers worldwide. Reportly 70% outside of Japan. Fans from 88 countries watched their last virtual performance on December 13th. Available from bandmaid.jp for approx $35 til March 13th. Support all musicians at this time when they can't tour,no more so than these talented ladies. Kanami on lead guitar really is the genius here. Composed all of their music for the last 3 years. Misa on bass and Akane on drums are amazing as seen here. Educated at a music Academy. All 3 are multitrumentalists. The Maids really shine live. Many bands produce studio albums that they can't replicate live. This is an area where these ladies excel. Misa and Kanami's solos are something to behold. Watch Don't you tell me,Turn me on live for examples. There are other uploads of Kanami going wild in lead ins to Moratorium in small gigs in London and States. Something else. Sounded brilliant in a small club. On a large stage,would send shivers down your spine. Her timing and feel for the solos are something special. Many guitarists can play non sensical solos that don't tie in with a song or are just rambling pieces. Kanami compacts them into beautiful art forms. Listen to Anemone and Puzzle in acoustic form for outstanding live performances. Very easy guitar chords but the emotional Saiki vocal that accompanies Kanami guitar really is beautiful. A power ballad is Daydreaming featuring an outstanding fast Kanami solo with beautiful Miku backing vocals. It really sums up the astounding musical ability of the ladies. Kanami has the unique ability to incorporate different genres into a song with timing changes and variations. You have to be good to play these styles especially when it's fast. It's The Maids trademark and why they're admired worldwide. There's really no better all female band in the world. Kudos to the parents and Art programs in Japan for recognising and developing this talent. One of the reasons why this country produces some of the best musicians on the planet. There's so many prodigies in the wings that will blow your mind. Lisa X at 15,Petty Rock at 11 is internationally recognised from Thailand and Ayu from Indonesia are outstanding professionals for their age. All amazing lead guitarists. Yoyoka from Japan was a pro drummer at 5,now 11. Appeared on The Ellen Show twice. Multi sponsored and recognised by Robert Plant,Cyndi Lauper and others,playing live gigs with them. Welcome to the world of The Maids. By the release of their new album Unseen World on January 20 21,you'll have a collection of 100 songs to work through. Start with the few of the above for the continual appetiser.

[@VladimirChupin]

The correct link to the tickets info for the recent online concert: bandmaid.tokyo/contents/376042 [Ticket now on sale] December 13 "BAND-MAID ONLINE OKYU-JI" - Ticket Info Page

[@kurniaa8345]

Fun fact: the rythm guitarist is the student of the lead guitarist. She has began learned guitar from the lead guitarist when the band has formed on 2013 until now (she still learning). But you've seen how good she is and the whole band is amazing. Nice reaction.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Cheers John that's crazy she's only been playing for such a short time - and they are all super talented ladies.

[@stealthcabbie1336]

That was cool...lol. Now try Band-Maid's Blooming.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Dunsy. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 95 million YT views!) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (over a 100 songs with their latest album, “Conqueror”, and a new drop coming Jan. ‘21), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their later songs drive even more - Different, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 30 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqasinWhdt6Veas, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6S6i6mifKx3idU. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Naw-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 30 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Assassin" - Bass, 28 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! WATCH BAND-MAID PLAY THEIR LATEST HIT SINGLES "DIFFERENT" AND "AFTER LIFE!" In case you missed it... their live online was beyond expectations - and they were already stratospheric! Tightest, baddest, kickassest band on earth! BAND-MAID ONLINE OKYU-JI 2-HOUR LIVE CONCERT - ARCHIVED TICKETS ON SALE NOW! bandmaid.tokyo/contents/376042 (for info and membership discount) or at zaiko.io/event/333406

[@GaryHolloway-810]

So there I was jus....oh it's you again Tom. How's the "After birth" ?

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I gotta tell ya... I think we're all happy to be moving on from this !@#$%^ of a year. HAPPY NEW YEAR for all the world's population!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura well said Tom. I don't think the Budokan show will happen now due to Covid, but I wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas :)

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 That was my question on reddit TO BUDOKAN, OR NOT TO BUDOKAN? www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/kcdy8w/to_budokan_or_not_to_budokan/

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura I tried to leave a reply for your great comment on Reddit, but it wouldn't accept a user name of "CRUSADER BAT-MAID". Even if you get to the venue the stipulations of gaining entry are pretty intense. I really hope B-M get to play but I can also see them doing another live stream :)

[@jtdg5849]

I found Band-Maid about two years ago while being bored at work watching silly Japanese Music videos. (see Baby Metal "Gimme Chocolate"). They kept popping up in my recommendations, but the thumbnail clearly showed them wearing silly Maid costumes. But hey, that day I was watching silly videos. OMFG! is all I can say. After you watch and listen to these musicians you will never think of them as silly. The first thing I focused in on was the Drummer. I had assumed this was just another Pop-Idol group where the girls just sing and dance, looking cute as they do their thing. But from the first ("Start Over") the Drummer was clearly playing a funky tasteful groove. It went from this kind of light guitar pop to slowly built up piece that had me clicking on the next one on the list: "Thrill." A total throwback to 80s Hard Rock nearly Metal. The drummer is sprinkling in double pedals and just keeping it rock solid. At this point I'm impressed and had to keep going. "Real Existence" is what put me over the edge. Akane (I had read the comments to find out her name at this point) goes completely Keith Moon wild on the drums while never losing control. Each verse, each chorus and the guitar solo all have multiple sub sections on the drums, and it is simply amazing. Simple, but ever moving, changing and perfectly locked into the rest of the music. So, after watching every last official video on their channel multiple times, made my first iTunes purchase EVER (and first money spent on new music in DECADES) I called up a friend of mine who had played guitar professionally in Japan back in the 90s. "Dude, I just found THE MOST AMAZING Japanese band! and they're all girls! and all dressed up li...." "Oh, you found Band-Maid, here, let me send you a link" ONSET. I think I cried as guitarist tapped her way across the strings. I've not been THIS into a band since first learning to play drums listening to Rush. They are THAT good.

[@VladimirChupin]

I love this story of yours! 🤘💕 [start over] as an entry point to the world of BAND-MAID is quite unusual. Many fans dislike it, for some strange reason. I personally love those songs where BAND-MAID ventures into jazz, at least a little bit. I remember when I first started listening to them, I imagined that they could go into some jazz metal style in one of the later albums. At the time, the only song which really indicated their love for jazz, was LOOK AT ME. Starting with almost a primitive AC/DC riff, and then suddenly switching at 2-28 to almost Herbie Hancock groove... That was amazing. This expectation is gradually materializing in songs like [start over] and [Wonderland]. BAND-MAID is not really going too crazy about it, but I welcome their attempts at going beyond the narrow confines of one particular style. As Chase Carneson keeps saying, they are indeed important for modern music. And long may they rock!

[@BM4-Life]

🐦 *Dunsy’s Guitar World* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos. Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz. *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@jannashesgbcnemophilafan4317]

Yes, Band Maid is incredible. I grew up on classic rock here in the states. Heart, Boston, Journey, Zepplin favorites. But since 2003, when i found Nightwish, my music is in Japan and Europe, where rock music thrives. You are witnessing Kanami on guitar here. She is such an incredible guitarist and songwriter, composer. Misa is the bassist. Miku is rythum guitar, she worked in a maid cafe in Tokyo, while in school. She thought what a gap, women in maid outfits rocking. Kanami is one of my all time favorite guitarists now, she creates such incredible songs, blending various genres of rock, and music. Onset is a live song, they use to give vocalist Seike a break. The dragon cries, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination are songs to try. Puzzle is an incredible song, where Kanami packs it with many riffs. Rinne is a heavier riffed song. Jimmy Page went backstage at a show in Tokyo, he caught, and got a photo with him and drummer Akane. He calls her one of best drummers since Bonham. But you can find the pic online. Kanami says Carlos Santana, Larry Carlton were influences. She tweeted a beautiful tribute to Eddie Van Halen, saying how she loved his phrasing and tapping. Yes drummer Akane, and Tamu of band Nemophila ( another all female japanese band) Smile alot while rocking their kits.

[@daft4343]

So fun, great musicianship! They have about 40 some songs, and a new album coming out next month ! cheers! stay safe!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

90+ will be over 100 with the new album in Jan

[@VladimirChupin]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook In total, BAND-MAID has now 99 songs, if we don't count the unpublished covers: 1. BAND-MAID - [Love, Passion, Matador #01] Ai to Jounetsu no Matador 2. BAND-MAID - [Love, Passion, Matador #02] Summer Drive 3. BAND-MAID - [2014 Live Acoustic] Bitter Sweet Love 4. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #01] Be OK 5. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #02] EverGreen 6. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #03] KEY 7. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #04] Bye My Tears 8. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #05] Knockn' on your heart 9. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #06] Big Dad 10. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #07] 夜明け前 (Before Dawn) 11. BAND-MAID - [MAID IN JAPAN #08] FORWARD 12. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #01] Thrill 13. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #02] FREEZER 14. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #03] REAL EXISTENCE 15. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #04] Price of Pride 16. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #05] Arcadia Girl 17. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #06] Don’t apply the brake 18. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #07] Beauty and the beast 19. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #08] Don’t let me down 20. BAND-MAID - [New Beginning #09] Shake That!! 21. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #01] the non-fiction days 22. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #02] LOOK AT ME 23. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #03] ORDER 24. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #04] Brand-New Road 25. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #05] YURAGU 26. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #06] FREEDOM 27. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #07] Before Yesterday 28. BAND-MAID - [Brand New Maid #08] alone 29. BAND-MAID - [YOLO #02] Unfair game 30. BAND-MAID - [YOLO #03] matchless GUM BAND-MAID - [YOLO #04] YOLO instrumental version 31. BAND-MAID - [Daydreaming / Choose me #02] Choose me 32. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #01] Don't you tell ME 33. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #02] Puzzle 34. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #03] Moratorium 35. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #04] YOLO 36. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #05] CROSS 37. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #06] OOPARTS 38. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #07] Take me higher ! ! 39. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #08] So,What ? 40. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #09] TIME 41. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #10] you. 42. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #11] Awkward 43. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #12] decided by myself 44. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #13] secret My lips 45. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #01] I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU. 46. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #02] PLAY 47. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #03] ONE AND ONLY 48. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #04] DOMINATION 49. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #05] FATE 50. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #06] SPIRIT!! 51. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #07] ROCK IN ME 52. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #08] CLANG 53. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #09] TURN ME ON 54. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #10] CARRY ON LIVING 55. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #11] DAYDREAMING 56. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #12] ANEMONE 57. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #13] ALIVE-OR-DEAD 58. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #14] DICE 59. BAND-MAID - [WORLD DOMINATION #15] Honey 60. BAND-MAID - [start-over (single) #01] start over 61. BAND-MAID - [start-over (single) #02] Screaming 62. BAND-MAID - [Bonus] onset BAND-MAID - [Bubble (single) #01] Bubble 63. BAND-MAID - [Bubble (single) #02] Smile BAND-MAID - [glory #01] glory 64. BAND-MAID - [glory #02] hide-and-seek BAND-MAIKO - [BAND-MAIKO #01] secret MAIKO lips (secret MY lips) BAND-MAIKO - [BAND-MAIKO #02] TORA and TORA (One and Only) BAND-MAIKO - [BAND-MAIKO #03] YOLOSIOSU (YOLO) BAND-MAIKO - [BAND-MAIKO #04] ansan (anemone) BAND-MAIKO - [BAND-MAIKO #05] Akasimahen (Awkward) BAND-MAIKO - [BAND-MAIKO #06] Screaming 65. BAND-MAIKO - [BAND-MAIKO #07] 祇園町 Gion-Cho 66. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 1. PAGE 67. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 2. glory 68. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 3. Liberal 69. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 4. endless Story 70. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 5. Mirage 71. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 6. At the drop of a hat 72. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 7. Wonderland 73. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 8. azure 74. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 9. Dilemma 75. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 10. Bubble 76. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 11. The Dragon Cries 77. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 12. flying high 78. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 13. カタルシス (Catharsis) 79. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 14. Blooming 80. BAND-MAID - [CONQUEROR December 11, 2019] 15. 輪廻 (Rinne) 81. HARD WASH!! 【手洗いROCKしてみた】Wash your hands with Hard Rock 82. BAND-MAID - [Different (single) December 2, 2020] 1. Different 83. BAND-MAID - [Different (single) December 2, 2020] 2. Don't be long 84. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Roots” - January 20, 2021] 1. After Life 85. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Roots” - January 20, 2021] 2. Why Why Why 86. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Roots” - January 20, 2021] 3. Youth 87. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Roots” - January 20, 2021] 4. サヨナキドリ(SAYONAKIDORI) - Nightingale 88. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Roots” - January 20, 2021] 5. CHEMICAL REACTION 89. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Roots” - January 20, 2021] 6. Manners 90. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Roots” - January 20, 2021] 7. I still seek revenge. 91. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Progress” - January 20, 2021] 1. Giovanni 92. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Progress” - January 20, 2021] 2. H-G-K BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Progress” - January 20, 2021] 3. Manners 93. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Progress” - January 20, 2021] 4. BLACK HOLE 94. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Progress” - January 20, 2021] 5. 本懐(HONKAI) - Ambition 95. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Progress” - January 20, 2021] 6. NO GOD 96. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World “Progress” - January 20, 2021] 7. Warning! 97. BAND-MAID - [Unseen World - January 20, 2021] 13. Without Holding Back Unpublished Instrumentals: 98. Go Nuts! 99. Want more! Unpublished Covers: 100. Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder cover) 101. DESIRE (Akina Nakamori cover) 102. Gakuen Tengoku (Finger 5 cover) 103. Hankei 30cm no Naka wo Shirana (Arukara cover) 104. Koigokoro (Nanase Aikawa cover) 105. Ojamajo Carnival (cover of a song from Ojamajo Doremi anime by MAHO-Do) 106. Otoko wa aitsu dake ja nai (Bed In cover) 107. Utautai no Ballad (Kazuyoshi Saito cover) 108. WANTED!! (PASSPO☆ cover) 109. WHOLE LOTTA LOVE (BiS cover) 110. YUMEMIRU SHOUJO JA IRARENAI (Nanase Aikawa cover) 111. Slipknot - Duality (for the cancelled Knotfest festival)

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@VladimirChupin BAND-MAID - [YOLO #04] YOLO Instrumental

[@VladimirChupin]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Various versions of the same song are counted as one song (normal/acoustic, for example). And a karaoke version of YOLO is still YOLO. By the way, I love that YOLO instrumental more than the full version, call me crazy if you wish 🙄 YOLO is counted as part of the album: 35. BAND-MAID - [Just Bring It #04] YOLO

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@VladimirChupin I also love the Instrumental version better (MISA shines the entire track) I mentioned it cos to my untrained ear it sounds slightly different (not just no vocals) and you have YOLOSIOSU as a separate song as well as 2 versions of Anemone (Ansan)

[@xiilegatus3788]

Awesome man

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Thanks for checking it out, much appreciated.

[@xiilegatus3788]

I will like to see you react to band maid warning if possible 😁

[@jonathonkrueck4028]

They just dropped a song on Spotify called After Life and it's freaking fantastic!

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Yeah, I had a wee listen - great!

[@RudiTheMan]

Nice,

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃Badass Bass Assassin and the best hard Rock band out there right now in the world.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yes Curtis you're right. Some people might disagree....but they're wrong :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 we know better because the hato 🐦 would not lie to us

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 And we can trust her 100% :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 👍🏼x 💯

[@dennisthemenace671]

MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , the rest of the Band is Miku Kobato AKA Pigeon ( Band founder worked at Maid cafe ) Rhythm guitar , second vocals and lyrics , Kanami Tono lead guitar / shredder music writer n arranger , Akane Hirose AKA Gorilla Drums , Saiki Atsumi AKA Ice Queen Lead vocals , fan base the Maidiac`s .

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@VladimirChupin]

I wonder, when Davie504 will finally try to do a cover for, say, DICE?

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@VladimirChupin I would personally prefer him do YOLO, not being a Bassist not sure how technical it is but it sounds AWSOME all the way thru

[@VladimirChupin]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook I remember MISA was commenting that the bass part in DICE is very difficult, and she has to really concentrate each time before playing it...

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@VladimirChupin cool, good to know

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

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

[@farukcosic7099]

Like.😎 My friend.😎

[@Greg-om2hb]

No delay used on the melody line: Kanami picks every note

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Ah, thanks for the clarification. She's a great player.

[@陳建仁-l7l]

nice play.

[@hammerhiem75]

Imo these girls are teh best hard rock band on the planet right now. so so much talent, and you haven't even heard Saiki's singing yet. I echo Blooming, but if you want one which is "Simpler" but with really amazing guitar work try Dice.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Welcome to the Fellowship of Maidiacs. Miku welcomes you...this is lead singer, Saiki's, pee break song.

[@jaynov5878]

OH ZING DAVIE504.. Thart made my day

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

I wondered if anyone would notice!

[@stevenmann4255]

the drummer,s namr is akane and if jimmy paige say,s she is the best drummer he has seen since jb that,s good enough for me

[@elevown]

dunno if its true but a guitarist on another channel said she was NOT using delay but playing it all

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Could be, she's super clean at picking so that might well be the case.

[@RickDanner]

the girls can play no doubt

[@frankallen3634]

Kanami has a video on you tube showing how to play finger tapping in this video

[@fifis677]

They didn't get together until 2013 so you wouldn't have heard them yet when you went to Japan. Also, that's Po's signature Zemaitus "Flappy Bird". It's strange seeing someone play this in E lmfao

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Bro, check out they play song FREEDOM..

[@zer0tzer0]

Yeah, it's a Traditional Costume . . . for a French Maid. LoL!!! I'm an Old Geezer myself. I can play Miku's parts. But Kanami floats off into the stratosphere and looses me. More BAND-MAID, please. How about 'Domination LIVE 2020.

[@stevenclark7600]

İf you like like the drumming in this can i suggest you check out, Alone offical music video,there was a live version but they have taken it down,it is a cracking song,and something you may enjoy playing.

[@doraemonnobita2730]

Currently, there are three BAND-MAID live BLU-RAY (DVD). at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST in 2017 [1h editing] at Zepp Tokyo in 2018 at Line Cube Shibuya in 2020 However, other than the 2020 live, 2017 and 2018 are currently out of print, and AMAZON has a premium price for each. 2017 BLU-RAY 27789yen (268.49 $) 2018 BLU-RAY 49600yen (479.23 $) Due to Amazon's system, the premium price as a high evaluation for this BAND-MAID is not returned to BAND-MAID, and only the seller makes a profit. In other words, the purchase is ridiculous. ONSET, CROSS, REAL EXISTENCE, uploaded to the official channel are from 2018 live. However, none of the 2017 TAKEs have been uploaded to the official channel. There are no signs that they will be sold together at the official channel store, 2017 Live 2018 Live. The 2017 live includes "PUZZLE" not acoustic, "TAKE ME HIGHER !!", etc., which are often talked about. The 2018 live includes "DON'T YOU TELL ME", which was the most played on BAND-MAID before being deleted on KZbin, and has a fun battle between guitar and bass. The two live performances are recorded with the enthusiasm and wonderful performances of a young band riding an updraft. But now, the praiseworthy live show is about to be buried in the dark. BAND-MAID has transferred their company, but depending on the situation at that time, there is a risk that those live performances that the previous company owned the copyright will be completely dropped into the darkness. That excellent live performance! For the above reasons, it infringes the copyright, but it does not hinder the income of BAND-MAID, and it seems to be morally permissible, so it is uploaded to a Chinese video site that does not have the concept of copyright. Here are the links for the two live videos. "BILIBILI" I think many people already know and use it. www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ot411A7F4?from=search&seid=16399911383448725153 www.bilibili.com/video/BV1aW411X7bW?from=search&seid=6867557301613591867 Collecting a lot of free illegal copy works, making paid download sites and making money, there are many such sites, it seems to affirm the stance against Chinese copyright, though I'm a little distracted. I'm sorry for my poor English.

[@VladimirChupin]

Yes, it would be great that BAND-MAID would sell at least the downloadable files for those concerts at their Web-site. That would increase their revenues with zero investment on their part. For the time being, China seems to be the keeper of the cultural heritage of humanity 🤘😂

[@PaulWatkins472]

Greco owns and makes Zemaitis. Could be your next acquisition on Zenmarket.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Ah, could well be Paul! My pal Mike has 3 of them, loves them. Wee bit rich for me price wise though, but I may be able to persuade him to allow me to borrow one for a video.

[@PaulWatkins472]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld Definitely need to do a long-term review. I can see the title now.... "Three Months with a Zemaitis".

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

“The drummer smiled because she knows how good she is “ Yes ............................. Akane!! Try domination live or freedom

[@richardhall6034]

Hi something you might like to check out the band is called Nightwish it's a symphonic metal band from Finland with a Dutch singer floor jansen (the vakyrie) Nightwish romanticide wacken open air concert 2013 Nightwish song of myself wacken open air concert 2013 And prepare for the Nightwish army arriving at the door 🚪 lol 😆

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

I think I may have seen Nighwish at some point - they might have been on a 4 band bill here or maybe I saw them at Download one year, can't remember exactly. But they're a great band.

[@MidnighterClub]

Blooming and Dice videos are also good solid hard rock songs by Band Maid. Check out their YT channel. Domination live is nice to listen to and a good jumping on point. Wonderland live and Daydreaming MV are the softer side of Band Maid. Thumbs up, nice reaction vid.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Thanks my friend, I'll put them on my list to have a look at - I had no idea they were such a great band before someone asked me to take a look at this track.

[@_JimS]

Glad you liked Band Maid, what's not to like though. Of all the reactors I've watched, and that's many, you sir are the first one to question the time signature. I've listened to this song for almost a year, hundreds of times literally and still can't figure what the time signature is. I played drums for years and listened to a lot of YES I thought they had head scratching time signatures, but I could always figure it out....let me know when you find out..LOL! BTW don't let Davie504 know you said something about him or he may SLLLAAAP the LIKE out of you...Cheers

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Thanks Jim, appreciate you checking it out. Yeah, the guitarist in me immediately thought “I have absolutely no idea where the beat is and what is that time signature?” I spent ages listening to it and I couldn’t even get close. If the drummer in my band came up with that pattern and asked me to play to it I would have to just pack my guitar up and concede defeat!

[@_JimS]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld Right? I'd get a new drummer.....Lol!

[@VladimirChupin]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld You may probably benefit from a very close look at Kanami playing this song live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKerm6uHZ919fsk I'm not a musician, and I know nothing of the time signatures, but I do remember that I was cringing every time I listened to [onset]... The first one hundred times, probably 😂 Then I finally grabbed what she's doing there. It's similar to all those Led Zeppelin Black Dog rhythm shifts, and to what King Crimson always loved to do with their songs. And Kanami is doing it just for fun, to give her beloved Saiki a break!

[@malcolmrush]

Band-maid kick ass! You should check out the Japanese band name Scandal. I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs. I hope you do a react video for Scandal songs. I hope you have a great day!

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Will be doing that this week, Malcolm. Stay tuned!

[@malcolmrush]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld Here is a list of Scandal songs with links you can react to. The songs are in random order. (note, I try to give you live and Music Video...sometimes Sony block the older Music Videos. Good news is that Sony don't block the live concert. And Scandal newer songs after 2018 will not get block because Scandal has their own label now); Try one and see if you like them. 1. Scandal baby Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbImXeGfb56hpY 2. Image (Note: in the video on the back wall you can see my hometown flag of Bennington, Vermont. but you should do the live version, because less chance of being block by youtube.) MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpC1f2aXlKx9q6c Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmSaZJmFrJxogJI 3 A.M.D.K.J (one of their newer songs came out this year and their label so the MV will NOT get blocked) MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGnoYyrp5iBrcU Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3vYnH56pJeVd7c 4. 少女S (Shoujo S) MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWrLcoNnZZumick Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKSrg4h7YtCGd9E 5. 「最終兵器、君」 / Saishuheiki Kimi MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bRiZlpeM6Dibs Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXO5eqGqm5aqe7c 6. Departure MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4TIdXeQndaCr80 Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5CUlIlsaZt8kNE 7. Pride MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTQe2CHiZ2GmJo Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWK0k6Zqi8eEiLM 8. OVER DRIVE MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKGviIVno9CdjMk Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjIhaeeiJ6eacU 9. 会わないつもりの、元気でね (Awanai Tsumori no, Genki de ne) MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ammycoOPo9Wcgpo Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHawg6GVr7WCiK8 and last 10: EVERYBODY SAY YEAH! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6fLp5acib-Md6M I hope you enjoy. have a great day! thank you And if you want to try they latest song called Spice. It's anima so you do not see the band. MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2O6Y2xrrruJiac or the songs only' kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ3Viat7o66IhKM

[@mileswakefield2298]

And this is "literally" their filler stuff just to give the lead singer a break. Yes they are this good. Yes they kick fucking ass every day of the week.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Great band, Miles!

[@johnnyrokkit]

Lovebites is great. But there is an emotional connection with BAND-MAND that makes them special beyond the raw talent.

[@keithmeyer9558]

If you are interested in Akane the drummer Google Jimmy Page Akane.

[@VladimirChupin]

twitter.com/jimmypagenews/status/798242289596264449 Jimmy Page with performer Akane of Band-Maid at #ClassicRockAwards last week (achi_bandmaid Twitter)

[@FateofEllusion]

They are notorious for messing with the timing of their songs... Band Maid is extremely technical. Wait till you hear their non instrumental songs... make a mental note of how the 2nd verse changes from the 1st. They’re known to do that as well a lot.

[@GSpotter63]

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[@davidcanty7903]

And this isn't a song they even put on an album.

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

Yeah, I tried to find a studio version to try and learn the guitar - such a great tune. I genuinely loved this one. I’m a guitar player and the parts are so well put together. That said I know a great drummer when I see/hear one too!

[@davidcanty7903]

@@DunsysGuitarWorld Their former studio seemed to have something against instrumentals. Look for their song Play, especially the live version. It was originally ment to be an instrumental, but the studio said "No" so they added lyrics. Band-Maid also frequently modifies and adds extra to their live songs. They are a consummate live show groupm