BAND-MAID Play Reaction | Captain FaceBeard and Heather React

Band Maid Play Reaction What a great song. When Band-Maid Plays, you listen.
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[@rickwagner-]

They are: Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - band founder, main lyricist, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals and spokespigeon. Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar, backing vocals, main music composer. Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, backing vocals, sequencing. Half human and half gorilla. Misa (ミサ, stylized as MISA) - bass, occasional assassinations. Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - main lead and occasional backing vocals. Interestingly, this song was originally an instrumental. The lead singer liked it so much that Miku wrote lyrics for it.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

Thank you for the awesome information Rick, why don't you pick the song for next week.

[@rickwagner-]

@@CaptainFaceBeard OK! You've done some great ones already like 'FREEDOM', but my all-time favorite BAND-MAID song is 'Secret My Lips'. It's listed on the official channel as "BAND-MAID / secret My lips (Official Music Video)". My ulterior motive once you've reacted to this one, is to get the April 1st, 2019 BAND-MAIKO song 'Secret Maiko Lips' added to your list, but only after you see this original version. Unkess you go for a double reaction in that same order.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

@@rickwagner- Actually that sounds fun, we will do both. I can post them together or separately, don't know what would be better viewing wise.

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

@@CaptainFaceBeard A 2fer please! ;O)

[@ProsperoFinch]

Just adding stuff here, because it seems you’re engaged with this comment, and I want to make sure you see this: Miku (red rose, pigtails, rhythm guitar and lyrics) was the original lead singer, and the band was her idea. She found Kanami (bonnet, lead guitar, main composer) online, and recruited her. Kanami had played with Akane (formally a small hat, now just a smile, drums and sequencing), and recruited her. Akane knew MISA (all black, whiskey bottle, bass) from music school and various gigs, and recruited her. The 4 quickly realized that Miku didn’t have a full rock voice, so Miku being the visionary and selfless person she is took a step back from lead vocals and found Saiki (blue rose, ice queen stare, vocals) via an audition process. Since she wasn’t singing lead anymore, she decided to learn guitar, and Kanami became We teacher. With every album, Miku does more and more guitar work as she gets better and better, and you can see it in their live performances, especially when they play older songs with new more complicated arrangements

[@crabuki1273]

Anybody wanna tell him? The guitarist with the pigtails and the red flower in her hair is Miku. She used to hold the guitar as more or less a prop, but she's gotten better over the years and she's now a darned respectable live rhythm guitarist. Kanami, the lead guitarist (generally on your right in the videos when they aren't on walkabout) is an absolute monster guitarist. Her fingers are crazy nimble. Whatever you think you hear of the lead guitar part, if you ever hear the instrumental versions of the songs, you find Kanami is doing 2-3 times more than you ever thought. There are songs where she's essentially shredding the entire song, not as an out front, hey look at me part, but in the background as an enhancement part.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Eloquently put for a crustacean well said GC

[@crabuki1273]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook I feel like Robert Downey Jr. "What do you mean, 'for a crustacean?'"

[@jjo154]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook 😂👌

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@crabuki1273 sorry not being to be Shellfish-ist But............

[@bm4-life]

The Time: *March 29th 2016* The Place: *Seattle, USA* The Event: *Sakura-con* Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKCvqmqXl6eWedk This was the first time that *BAND-MAID* performed in the United States and the link is them introducing themselfs to the crowd.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

♥️♥️♥️

[@curtisrrobles7885]

It was 2 years ago today I saw the Maids at Echoplex in LA 🙂

[@curtisrrobles7885]

They looked so young back then and the MISA chant was cool to hear again. Ma halo for posting

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@waynedahlen9655 huge withdrawals for me

[@Greish-esquire]

The Women with pigtails is the Founder of the band and couldn't play a thing ~ 8 years ago . . She is still under the tutelage her Sensie , Kanami, playing on stage left

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

That is such an amazing advantage. "I don't know how to play guitar at all, but it's okay, I am in a band with a world class shred machine."

[@ShikataGaNai100]

When you realize that the two guitarists are tiny, the effect is even greater. Lead guitarist Kanami is right around 5'1" and rhythm guitarist Miku is a tiny bit over 5'. MISA, on bass, OTOH, is 5'7-1/2 and drummer Akane is 5'6". Lead singer, Saiki is 5'4".

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

They are Chibi.

[@mrmxypltk]

@@CaptainFaceBeard when I got the chance to meet them in person at one of their NYC shows, they were both tiny in physical stature, yet also larger than life in their presence. Can't wait to see them live again!

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

🤘☠🤘@@mrmxypltk They have gigantic personalities.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Misa, the barefoot assassin, on bass. Kanami, mincho " shorty " Tono, lead guitar & the main music composer, although its a collaboration. Akane, the always smiling drummer who keeps everybody in check. Saiki, main vocals & fashion eastia. The founder of the band, rhythm guitarist, backing & occasional lead vocals & main lyricist, Miku kobato. Can't get enough of the Maids❤🎸🥁😎👌

[@RahimRahmat]

(pssst..... she's Kanami..... not Kamami..... don't get on the wrong side of them Maidiacs... please!)

[@lonniekramlich6241]

@@RahimRahmat its a miss spell, get over it.

[@snowdog5895]

When Band Maid play's, they don't play, they rock like no other. A mid tempo song that shows off Saiki's voice would be "Wonderland" live. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@bobespirit2112]

The live version transcends the studio version; the way they strip it back just enough so that Saiki’s vocals are upfront and you really feel her evoke the songs lyrics. I feel the studio version is maybe a bit overloaded and overlayed but the live version is perfect. It really is an absolute masterpiece in composition and arrangement. Kanami is a true musical genius. Her guitar lines on this track are stellar and unlike any other rock players that I know of.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Pure perfection, aren’t they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their playing... their story... and their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks guys, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!

[@johnmagill3072]

So you guys know Jimmy Page is actually a fan of this band. He actually went out of his way to see them perform. And he was so blown away by Akane, that he asked to meet her after the show and get a photo with her. He called her the the reincarnation of John Bonham. Pictures of them together all over the net.

[@GlennWH26]

Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-KOO - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Kanami Tono - kah-NAH-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger, Miku's guitar teacher (Miku had never played guitar prior to shooting their first video). Akane Hirose - ah-KAH-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. MISA - MEE-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Saiki Atsumi - SAH-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

"Spokespigeon" HAHAHA. That damn near dropped me. Glad I wasn't in the process of drinking anything, it would be all over my screen.

[@nem447]

What I love about this bass player is how she curls the pick into her index finger when she slaps and pops. The switching is so fast, like sleight of hand.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

That is the best things about Bass picks. They are rather big, so they are much easier to do that with, than a guitar pic. Especially if you use the tiny Jazz picks. The Jazz picks are awesome, but easy to come flying our of your hand.

[@Greg-om2hb]

“Be more existent”! You will hear Saiki’s awesome falsetto when you watch their wonderful, jazzy ballad Wonderland, from the same concert. I think it is one of Kanami’s best compositions, and it shows off a different side of Aakane’s drumming chops.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

That will be awesome to watch. I have trained as a singer, and can tell you sometimes what sounds like falsetto is actually Head Voice. The female singing voice can sound like it goes into falsetto, but a lot of times it is a very high note in Head Voice. Because they naturally have a higher singing range than us, it is more rare for a female to use Falsetto, and their switch into Falsetto is very very subtle. I am excited to see which one it is. Sorry, geeked out about singing. HAHAHA.

[@Running-withscissors]

Check out Wonderland - LIVE on their official channel or if you want to get creative, jump over to Bilbili to catch their Wonderland - Live performance to see how the Maids Rock Ballads

[@jjo154]

I love this version of Play! It shows how much Miku has progressed on guitar after not knowing how to play when she formed the band. You're asking for trouble asking for info on the band. Tom will show up with his Band-Maid version of War and Peace! 😆

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

Hahaha.

[@Aaronacer]

Awesome comment about Saiki and Freddy Mercury. I have always thought about that comparison as well.

[@thunderchild7137]

If you stick around long enough you will find that Madiacs are the most loyal fans in the world. They have such pride in these five young women that all you have to do is ask any question and you will get a whole history and personal info of all of them. Don't be afraid to ask, we are here to educate the world on this incredible band.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

It was apparent right away. I instantly saw the love the Maidiacs have for this band. There have been so many long comments explaining lots of different things, it's awesome. I really didn't have to ask much of anything it was all offered. This fanbase is an awesome community, super fun to talk to. We partially keep reacting because we love BAND-MAID, but the major motivation is that we LOVE talking to all of you. So many people I have had a lot of fun talking to. The comments for the BAND-MAID reactions are one of the highlights of my week.

[@thunderchild7137]

@@CaptainFaceBeard Welcome to the Band Maid family. We are worldwide and growing. For me personally it is refreshing to see a group of young people with such a positive attitude and who enjoy just making great music. I believe that is the basis for their popularity and of course the awesome musicianship and song writing. As we say just keep the Maid faith and we are there for you.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

@@thunderchild7137 Take a look at the playlists that are pinned on this video. If you haven't seen a lot of our reactions, we have done a fair number of Band-Maid reactions. As well as Lovebites, Hanabie, Wagakki Band, and others. Also, I agree 1,000,000,000,000,000,000%.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@_JimS]

Helping out with Jessica's post: Name - (Pronunciation) - Nick Name as deemed by me.... and I'm known to be wrong.......once, Lol! Miku (Mee-koo) (Small Pigeon) ...that's what her last names means in Japanese Kanami (Kah-nah_mee) (Kanamincho, Mincho) ..... not sure why Akane ( Ah-kah-nee) or (Ah-kah- nay) (Gorilla) ...because of the bananas she eats in-between sets to keep her stamina up MISA ( Mee-sah) ( The Barefoot Assassin) ....because she plays on stage barefoot and just KILLS IT!! Bass: Black Cloud-Custom "Black Smoker" Saiki ( Sy-kee) (The Princess) ...because she is Check out "Daydreaming" for a change up, a wonderful power ballad

[@K.H.D710]

Small corrections: Akane's nick names are Ah-chan, Ah-chi, and Gorilla. She is called Gorilla because of her powerful drumming. Kanami is also called as the princess. In Japan, people think name+cho (or ncho) sounds Kawaii. Thus Kanami+ncho, and Mincho for short. Saiki is Ice Queen or Queen (not the princess). Members call her Sai-chan or Sensei (means Teacher). Miku is Small Pigeon or simply Pigeon. Members call her Koba (short for Kobato).

[@markyg236]

Mincho translates as "Shorty"

[@K.H.D710]

@@markyg236 I'm sure they don't call her Mincho because of her height. The way Mincho speaks and behaves is so cute or kawaii. Miku usually calls her as Mincho-chan but calls her as Sensei when she asks for a professional advice.

[@markyg236]

@@K.H.D710 Thanks for clarifying / correcting that. If I could remember where I saw that before I'd say, but I don't 🤷‍♂️

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Play was originally supposed to be an instrumental tune, Saiki liked it and asked Miku to write lyrics!!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Liam Neeson once said about BAND-MAID "I have a set of very particular skills. I will find you, & i will listen to you". I believe he then saved his daughter:)

[@chuckvelten5337]

🤢😜🥳🤮😆

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

Sadly he didn't. He just left her with the bad guys, and followed Band-Maid on tour. BUT I heard the bad guys got bored and let her go. So it ended up good.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@CaptainFaceBeard Well at least he had a good time, that's the mainn thing :)

[@PaulEngineer]

Apparently his daughter had the tickets to the next Band Maid concert. Failure was not an option.

[@tasminoben686]

And no Smartphone in the Audienz! OneReason for the great Mud! Greetings crossing the Northsea Gary! Have a wonderful Weekend!

[@Running-withscissors]

Welcome to your journey down the pigeon hole. I prepared this little guide to help you handle the adventure you are about to embark on. Once upon a time in Japan.... Miku (Who is a 800+ year old pigeon... long story) was in a short lived "idol" band in Japan and ended up working in a "Maid Cafe". She came up with idea to create a rocking band in maid costumes. A "Gap" as its called in appearance to action. Miku found singer/songwriter Kaname (Lead Guitar and main Composer), who knew Akane - AKA "The Gorilla - she likes bananas a lot! (drums - Jazz and Classically Trained), who knew Misa - AKA the "Barefoot Assassin" (Bass, Jazz and Classically trained). [Grab a post-it now and paste to your desk - Miku (B/U and Rhythm,) Kaname (Lead) Akane (Drums) Misa (Bass) Saiki (Vocals)] Putting it together... It became apparent Mikus voice wasn't really suited to the style and so they decided to go find Lead Vocals and brought in Saiki. This basically put Miku out of a job in the band she created, but instead she adapted and Kaname started teaching her guitar. That's right. She couldn't even play in the first video they did 6 years ago. Now she has a 70-80s style aggressive punk style attack on rhythm and Kaname is constantly expanding her guitar parts in challenging ways. All while singing backup. Personally, I never could sing and play ha-ha Their first actual song they wrote and recorded was "Alone". They have changed label since and have joined a new one now for the new album going into 2021. Their look, songs, style etc. are their own. Not studio directed. Pretty cool these days. Note: Miku is the main lyricist and writes in heavy metaphors that can be interpreted many ways and often confusing in translation. So, they often add parts that audiences of any language can sing along.

[@MSIContent]

In the early days, Miku couldn’t play guitar at all! In the Thrill MV, she’s basically just holding a guitar lol. She’s come such a long way under the expert guidance of Kanami. 💕

[@PaulEngineer]

Oh Captain My Captain! Now venturing onto open waters for the Maids... live shows... and you're both right, they have so much fun for 20+ songs per concert. Prepare to have your hearts lifted high by 'Freedom (live)', 'Domination (live)' and 'Onset (live instrumental)'. And I agree about the sheer number of happy Japanese drummers (Haruna, Yuri, Tamu....) Band Maid has Akane - watch for the other Maids pulling faces at her to try and put her off before she launches into a joyous, all smiling solo in 'Freedom'.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

We reacted to Freedom before, but I think I missed that. I will have to take a look again.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

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[@ShikataGaNai100]

Uh, Japanese dentition is the same as any other human. Saiki has all 28 (plus 4 wisdom) teeth. She does have protruding canines, which is considered somewhat kawaii in Japan.

[@christinemclaurin2631]

The look. That's all I'm gonna say. 🤣

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

yerp

[@mechanicat23]

Haven’t read down to see if somebody already answered this, but Misa’s bass guitar is a Black Smoker (custom) from the, “Private reserve”, of the company Black Cloud. She also has a red custom private reserve specially made for Misa and the Black Cloud company owner presented it to Misa shortly before the concert where they recorded the song Freedom. She used that red guitar in the video for freedom.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

Oh cool, I didn't notice that it wasn't a Fender. It had the basic look of a Fender, but the combo of Pick Guard and Finish color was what caught my eye, so my brain just went "It's probably a Fender". Haha. Yes, I am totally going to look up Black Cloud.

[@andreaspedersen3952]

@@CaptainFaceBeard well... you're not completely wrong. When joining the band she played a Fender, but as they started to make their own stuff, she turned to black cloud and their 5 strings. See nothing wrong there since I love the tone. When it comes to her playstyle, it's quite special. She is mainly using pick, but also slapp. Then she folds the pick under the index finger. This is so perfected that it is done in a blink of an eye.

[@wargrumnz3072]

Softer songs huh... "Daydreaming" music vid... that one is spectacularly good. "Endless Story" music vid is pretty too. And for something live. "About Us". Its fabulous. Great reaction.

[@johneg27]

You want to hear Saikis voice? Wonderland live.

[@JuanSan66]

We fans are especially proud of Miku (rhythm guitar). She founded the band and with iron determination has managed to be a fantastic guitarist between intimidating geniuses (her band mates are true seasoned musicians). It's lovely that for once she gets the first comment from the person who reacts. Thanks!

[@davestafford8273]

Captain, “Choose Me” live from the B-M official channel is another gem with some great lead and bass guitar work. Or the MV for “Endless Story” - a great mid-tempo song where Miku sports the longest guitar cable in existence about 1 minute in.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

To see MISA do insane bass-slapping, watch the same song "Play" live, but an earlier version. Not found on KZbin anymore. Look online for it only takes 20 seconds to fall in love with bass

[@jkkansasband7056]

Also look for the "Don't you tell ME" LIVE video as it's not on YT. That Mincho/MISA exchange is my favorite.

[@frankgonzalez4853]

here's a link for "play" live 2018 from my drive where all the Band-Maid videos reside if you would like to send it to the Cap'n 1drv.ms/v/s!AhxI_FqCubqEgQM5pnfak5tXWvlj?e=N9OUr2

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

@@frankgonzalez4853 Thanks for sharing, mate! There you go, Cap'n. Follow that link. Anchors away!

[@Metal_Auditor]

If you want to hear Saiki hit some high notes, look at "Wonderland" (official live) It's really soulful and funky at the same time. Also, since you compared Saiki to Freddie, their song "Bubble" is a sort of tribute to him. It's also a really great song, but there's no live version available at the moment.

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best live Rock band on Earth. And beyond. 🤘🤘 Saiki Atsumi - (SIGH-kee) - Lead vocals, Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old, 'the Ice Queen'. MISA - (MEE-sa) - Bass, Born Oct 15, 1992 28 years old, 'the Barefoot Assassin'. Miku Kobato (MEE-koo) - Founder of the band, Rhythm guitar, backing vocals Born Oct 21, 1991 29 years old, 'the Small Pigeon' Kanami Tono - (KAH-nah-mee) - Lead guitar, Born Sept 28, 1991 30 years old, the Natural Airhead, Musical Genius, 'Princess' Akane Hirose - (AH-ka-nay) - Drums, Born Dec 14, 1990 30 years old, 'the Gorilla'. PS - Jimmy Page of Led Zep was equally impressed with Akane, the drummer! He went backstage in 2016 and asked her for a selfie (it's on google images). The "guitarist with the pig tails" is Miku, who founded and created the band and writes the lyrics for the music that Kanami, the world-class lead guitarist, composes.

[@philipcable7518]

Watching these women play live is on my bucket list. They have revived rock music and continue to drop jaws all across the world. You might like to try "Daydreaming" for Saiki's vocals and Kanami's lead guitar solo. Also if you want to see a showcase of the technical abilities check out "Onset", "Don't be long" and "Without holding back". If it is still available there is a live performance of "Clang" where MISA and Kanami have a back and forth with tapping.

[@waynebenedict5785]

For a fantastic drum performance, "Freedom", live. More Bad Ass Bass? "No God", live! Band Maid has toured America, and we Maidiac's are keeping our collective fingers crossed for another tour! Misa, the Barefoot Assassin, is tall for a Japanese lady at 5'8", btw! A slower song, "Day Dreaming!" Enjoy the ride!

[@jkkansasband7056]

According to me comparing Saiki to Freddie is as big a compliment as there is. Freddie and Saiki are now my 1 and 2. Queen was a joy to see live as I've seen them 7 times in the 70's. Band-Maid will be even more of a joy to see live when they come around next year. Band-Maid, as Queen did, does not fail. Ever. Both bands music is both great and entertaining. Peace.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

"According to me" is how I am going to start a lot of my sentences now. Thank you!!

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@CaptainFaceBeard haha. Yeah, almost sounds like I know what I'm talking about................maybe.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

@@jkkansasband7056 You sir, are one of the finest authorities on the words that you declare, as has ever been declared, ever thus far.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Everything JK wrote goes for me too, except instead of seeing them 7 times in the 70's, I saw them on 5 different tours in the 70's/80's

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@CaptainFaceBeard haha. you catch on quick Cap'n. If I ever make sense please let me know.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

My list of Japanese bands to eventually see is Babymetal, Wagakki Band, BAND-MAID, LOVEBITES, Unlucky Morpheus, Asterism, Ningen Isu, and prooooobably Fate Gear.

[@lurkmerchant]

Hi Heather and captain! Loving your reaction. As much as I absolutely love this song, you're right, it's probably a good idea exploring something different. For slower song: Endless Story, Anemone, About Us, Mirage, Page, Wonderland, Matchless Gum. Stripped back: Start Over, Smile, Dice?, Chemical Reaction For different vocal: Rock in Me, Time, Sayonakidori Instrumental: Onset, Don't be Long, Without Holding Back Then you can check Why Why Why and Giovanni somewhere along the line. It's just a suggestion, so no stress...pick a random song, take your time. No stress! Until next time, chao!

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

I thank you for all the suggestions. They are very welcome. YOU ARE AWESOME!!

[@joeking6763]

Miku Kobato - RHYTHM GUITAR - plays Zemaitis C24MF (Zemaitis Endorsement - with a Signature Guitar called Flappy Pigeon) - EVH Amps - Writes the lyrics - Has only been playing guitar for about 7 years (could not play when BAND MAID was formed). Was the singer but took a back seat voluntarily! KANAMI TONO - LEAD GUITAR - plays PRS Custom 24 (PRS Endorsement) - Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. Teaches MIKU guitar. - Writes the music (one interview she states that she has a database - 2 years worth?!?!) - learned classical piano from an early age. Misa - BASS GUITAR plays Black Cloud "Smoker" and Privat Reserve (SG Style) bass - (Black Cloud Endorsement) Orange AB200B MKIII Amps - switches with picks and slaps in the same song. Played guitar and piano before moving to guitar. Akane Hirose - DRUMS - Plays TAMA drums with Zildjian Cymbals - Roland KD-A22 (Possibly an Endorsement with TAMA and ROLAND) - Also plays Trombone - DJ's on the side. Saiki - VOCALS - Sennheiser microphones and DPA Microphones

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

That is the thing with guitar, or any instrument when you are around someone with the kind of skill Kanami has, even six months of being taught by someone like her will make dramatic improvements. Honestly the most difficult aspect of guitar, is one that you can learn all on your own without even touching a guitar, and that is memorizing the fretboard. Once you have that down, so much stuff becomes a lot easier.

[@mikeat2637]

The story I heard was that this was originally an instrumental like Onset, but Saiki, the lead singer told Miku, who is the lyricist, why can't we have lyrics it would be fun. Miku said okay, and the rest is history. Oh, and if you like Japanese female drummers, check out Senri Yamaguchi and two younger drummers, Junna, who is probably in her late teens and a kickass drummer; and Yoyoka, who just turned 12 and has been drumming since she was 2, had her own KZbin channel at 5 or 6 and put out her first CD at the same time, and is the epitome of a real prodigy. She doesn't read music, but learns by ear and takes two days to learn a song and produce the video of the cover. She is amazing. She's so good she was sitting in on gigs from when she was 6 and now is fully qualified to be part of a professional band. Check out her cover videos, as well as the videos she did for her 12th birthday, accompanied by the best session musicians and singers in Japan. You have to look into her.

[@Raven-ey7mt]

The 5 Band-Maid members are: SAIKI Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals and melodies. MIKU Kobato (Me-Ku), "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals and lyricist. Miku's new signature Zemaitis guitar has pigeons on the fret board. The “Flappy Pigeon” is a beautiful model. Miku always has the finest guitars in the land. KANAMI Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar and keyboards. Kanami plays a PRS; the birds on the fret board are a tribute to Paul Reed Smith's mum who was an avid birdwatcher. AKANE Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums. MISA (Me-Sa), "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass. Misa usually plays a Black Cloud 5 string bass aka “Black Smoker”. Their Battle Gear as they call it with slight variations are French maid outfits for Akane, Miku and Kanami, MISA ditched the French maid outfit early on and started to wear a Chinese inspired maid outfit - in black of course. It's partly how MISA got her nickname 'The Barefoot Assassin', she always plays barefoot, and Miku joked her outfit was an “Assassin maid”. Saiki's outfit is more Spanish inspired and more fitting for the Queen of Maids.

[@70soperator16]

Welcome to the "pigeon hole"....."Moratorium" has an awesome drop....on the slower side would be "About us" or "Daydreaming"....nice work y'all

[@valloriaamherst7607]

Lead Singer: Saiki (sigh-key) Lead Guitar: Kanami (kah-nah-mee) Rhythm Guitar: Miku (mee-ku) Bass Guitar: Misa (mee-sah) Drums: Akane (ah-kah-nay)

[@allanmoger1838]

Something slower and deeper? Daydreaming - fabulous stuff. Saiki (Lead Vocalist) knocks it out of the park.

[@grantnealon5101]

If you want to see them have fun, and you love the drums... Do Freedom Live... It will float your boat.. Best wishes from France..

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

We have actually reacted to Freedom, fantastic song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHukaGCZoZp_orM ALSO A BIG HELLO from Canada!!

[@grantnealon5101]

@@CaptainFaceBeard My bad... Don't know how I missed that?? Will check it out.. Thanks... Best wishes..

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

@@grantnealon5101 It's all good. I have started adding a pinned comment of the other bands I react to in a certain theme, like the J-ROCK/METAL.

[@grantnealon5101]

@@CaptainFaceBeard Thats a great idea.. Thanks for letting me know.. You haven't seen Take me higher or turn me on live by Band maid yet.. You need to see them.. Epic bass and lead duels mid song... Worth the price of admission.. And here's a crazy for you.. Gacharic spin, the music video of Mindset, also a Japanese all girl band (I believe all under 20 at the time of this video) Amazing Blues funk punk rock song.. Another ridiculously tallented band.. Best wishes

[@zer0tzer0]

Your favorites name is Miku Kobato. Kobato mean little pigeon in Japanese. Which is why getting into BAND-MAID is called going down the pigeon hole. She will often end her sentences in PO, because in Japan pigeons don't COO. They KARUPO. She is the rhythm guitarist and backing singer. She didn't know how to play when she started the band. But she felt her voice wasn't strong enough for Lead Vocals in a Hard Rock band. So he stepped aside and had Kanami teacher her guitar. She also writes all the lyrics for the songs. This isn't even the best version of this song. You have to go on the Chinese site Billibilli and go to the Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert, it's the second song.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Yay, the Cap'n's ship pulled into the Band-Maid port again! Welcome, home, matey! I love the comparison to Freddie Mercury, as I've said Saiki might be a reincarnation of him.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

Some of us end up having physical advantages that make us more suited for music. Doesn't mean that someone who doesn't have that advantage can't be incredible at music, it just takes more work. We will be sailing by again next Thursday. Can't wait to see you again. Our other videos are pretty good too, if you end up missing us. 😉

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

@@CaptainFaceBeard Regarding physical advantages, you mentioned bass being a big instrument. When I was a kid, only boys played acoustic bass because it was too big and heavy for little girls to shlep around. So girls generally played violin. I think that's part of why MISA is so popular among male Band-Maid fans, as she's dominating in a male world, using a male instrument. Just a thought, and I could be completely wrong. :-)

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

@@Rabbi_Rabbs I have short arms. I am only 5' 6", I had a hard time to reach the first fret on that Epiphone El Captain bass. Electric I would be fine, but that was a big instrument.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Always like a good Freddie/Saiki comparison. They are now my #1 and #2.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

@@jkkansasband7056 Ditto :-)

[@powbobs]

According to Miku, your favorite maid, the maids party like pirates at the after parties.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

🤘☠🤘 That is awesome.

[@phaeron]

If this is the ladies playing, I'm honestly afraid of it and feel sorry for all their competitors when they get serious. :) At the end of your video, you talked about an acoustic guitar, which is probably THE keyword par excellence. Because there is a mini-acoustic set of the ladies. - I have sent you something by mail in this regard. ;) - This set consists of the songs 'Puzzle' and 'Anemone' for which there are of course the original versions as well as the acoustic versions. These would be perfect for a 2in1 or Original vs. Acoustic video, wouldn't they? Just an idea. :) Greetings to Canada from a German Maidiac. _____________________ 【 Our rock never dies ever. Forever! 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

That is so awesome, thank you Phaeron. Not sure if 2in1, or Original vs. Acoustic would be better. Hmmm, I am thinking Original vs. Acoustic, because we have not heard the original of either. This is going to be a lot of fun. You are AWESOME!!

[@User_9086]

Band maid : Vocal : Saiki Atsumi (Psy-key) Guitar 1 : "The Pig Tail" Miku Kobato (Mee-Koo) Guitar 2 : Kanami Tono (Mincho/ Konami) Bassist : Misa Drum : Akane Hirose (A-can-e) I don't know, is that the right pronouncation or not? Sorry for my bad english

[@technopsychobedlam]

Nominating Miku as your guitar hero warms my heart :-)

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

She is technical perfection. If you are able to find videos of her doing a playthrough of something, at good quality, being able to slow down what she is playing with KZbin now, the stuff you could learn just from observing her technique would be game changing for a guitarist. I always tell other guitarists, learn how to play Bleed from Meshuggah, it will change the way you play. I feel the same about watching her play. She is very good for the, considerably, short time she has played, and that comes from Kanami teaching her the correct technique. Starting off playing guitar we all tend to pick up bad habits, having someone that good teach you, eliminates all of that. That is why she is already a Guitar Hero. The most important thing I could teach anyone about music is that it is a LEARNED SKILL!! It's nice if you are born to play, but with determination, anyone can become a Guitar Hero.

[@thedude8439]

Fun fact........ The medical term for extra teeth in the mouth is "supernumerary" teeth.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

That is a fun fact, Thanks Dude!!

[@orvoloco8261]

Is very hard and challenging to take care of a beard. But its worth it.

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

Just recently had it shaped for the first time since I started gowning it. I don't find it all that difficult, mostly put some beard oil in, and use a beard brush, and you are good :)

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

Tickin' all my boxes today! BAND-MAID / REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I

[@DaElfer]

i see you only did 1 babymetal song on this channel. Their lead singer also had the same teeth. She corrected them when she was about 17 i think.

[@stealthcabbie1336]

MISA is the Queen of Bass. Without sounding like a d%&k, does Les Claypool "hybrid play" the bass?? Legit question!! The 2 things that caught my attention with MISA is 1. She uses the whole fretboard and 2. Her "hybrid" playing...... being able to play with a pick/plectrum and then slap then to the pick again... in the same song.... in the same phrase. She switches it up all the time.... and she never drops the pick in slap transition. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't recall any bassist doing this, and if they do, it can't be to her proficiency and fluidity.?.?.?.?

[@firebirdguy3151]

And to think that the girl with pigtails used to be accused of being a guifakist...

[@williamcoyle7500]

Miku. Pigeon rythem git Akinia. Gorilla. Drums Misa. Barefoot assassin on-base here comes my boss to someone else's got to finish letting you know

[@melocitysolo9574]

Next "Onset" 🤘 it's live, rock inst. amazing 🎸🥁

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!!! 🤘🤘 😁❤✌🏼

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

As we have said in a few reactions so far, I really wish more Bassists would take a more Melodic role like Misa. I love metal, but I miss music having Jamiroquai basslines.

[@williamcoyle7500]

No serious though the next song you should play because you're going to love it absolutely all of them

[@maxmaidiac2237]

WAIT TILL YOU SEE DRUMMER MARINA BOSIO, THE BEAUTIFUL STEP DAUGHTER OF TERRY BOSIO. ALDIOUS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SINGER, RE:NO, WITH LONG BLOND HAIR. ALL FEMALE JBAND. BALLADS, HARD ROCK TO METAL. MAYBE TRY , WE ARE, BY ALDIOUS. BTW, MUST RESEARCH THE WIDE VARIETY OF JAPANESE FOODS BEFORE YOU GO. MIND BLOWING FOOD MOSTLY UNKNOWN TO THE USA.

[@williamcoyle7500]

Pick the one member standards just been playing a few years the other guitars teachers taught her everything she knows

[@ronalgarciacarrillo2914]

Hi, I recommend you Kagerou or Arkadia by babymetal

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

🤘☠🤘Babymetal is a band we don't react to. Mostly because we have heard most of their music, and their fanbase can be kinda toxic. I up for any other suggestions you have though Ronal. Oh, we don't do any K-Pop either, for the same reason. YOU ROCK!!

[@ronalgarciacarrillo2914]

@@CaptainFaceBeard I think that any fan base will debate your comment if they do not agree but I respect your decision I hope one day you will change your opinion, greetings

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

@@ronalgarciacarrillo2914 That was also very early in the reactions we did. Don't think it would be much of an issue now. You never know. This is some of the other Japanese bands that we do reactions to. =THURSDAYS J-ROCK/METAL-MANIA= Band-Maid: kzbin.info/aero/PLFKbRk8kfiDU09Qp1X4y7kWs58R4t0pT6 Lovebites: kzbin.info/aero/PLFKbRk8kfiDU587Lgrf8RUy9r-0LXUuGI Hanabie: kzbin.info/aero/PLFKbRk8kfiDVQUJbKsRyDI2Q00RDTrACQ Wagakki Band: kzbin.info/aero/PLFKbRk8kfiDVyKTZi-Yyw6U7qOUp2l06L Crystal Lake: kzbin.info/aero/PLFKbRk8kfiDXe_EVRsaUCbmKXu9edIHRl

[@gaadamanfaat1238]

Cek out Unlucky Morpheus - Dignity of Spirit

[@CaptainFaceBeard]

I am going to try to get to them in the next week or 2. I have gotten a lot of suggestions for them. When we do check them out, your suggestion is going to be the one I use. 🤘☠🤘