BAND-MAID - Puzzle REACTION | OFFICE BLOKE DAVE

[@maurograziati3768]

official live..DOMINATION...FREEDOM...PLAY...ONSET....REAL EXISTEANCE.,...MANNERS...TURN ME ON....Officual video..DAYDREAMING....MEMORABLE...BLOOMING....INFLUENCER....and more

[@GaryHolloway-810]

BAND-MAID are 5 individual Puzzle pieces that fit together to make the perfect picture :)

[@muto4055]

I want to buy you a beer Gary:)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@muto4055 Gosh thx Muto. I'd happily share some beers with you.😁🍻

[@muto4055]

@@GaryHolloway-810 It's a secret to Mr. B. but I guess you have a alchohol health problem from what I got from Mr. B🙄

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@muto4055 Haha. No i just have a heart problem. I don't drink more than anyone else. Plus Mr B worries too much :)

[@muto4055]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Kanami doesn't drink so try Kanami's cooking delivery service with a coffee😊

[@Bodneyblue]

I think this is the largest one-man concert they have performed so far...8000...It was streamed LIVE online.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Try Hades Bring ot on and DIH BREAKOUT

[@stephenriggs8177]

This is actually an old one. They've become writing machines, in their own right, but a few favorites from the past live on, in their live shows.

[@outwest1014]

Originally written as an instrumental, but Saiki liked it and asked Miku write lyrics for it. A little rewriting and here you are. First heard this in 2017 when, thanks to Blackpink, I found them. What blew me away was Kanami's lead through the entire song and Miku's backing vocals!

[@zoob6510]

If you like guitar-based music, I recommend one of their recent songs, 'From Now On'. 'Onset live' and 'Without Holding Back' are also good. If you want to check out live performances, you should listen to 'Domination Live', 'Freedom Live' and 'Play live'. These are the ones most people recommend for beginners. on the other hand, 'DICE', 'YOLO', 'RINNE', 'Alone', 'Blooming', 'NoGod' etc They are known for their great live performances, but for some of these songs the MV is better than live. BAND-MAID are probably one of the most musically diverse bands today and will never bore you.

[@davidcarroll3312]

8,000 people at Tokyo garden theatre. I was lucky enough to be one of them for this performance. Have tickets to another two shows this year in Japan for their 10th anniversary tour 🤘

[@Space_Ranger]

100+ out of a 100+ for me :)

[@makmiskell3733]

Thanks Dave!

[@themcusbleedingedge]

Hey great reaction Dave! Im Jeff and i have never come across you until just now but I subbed you, and i don't know about you but i don't just subscribe to any channel, reactor, whatever, I always specifically feel a reason usually pretty quickly, and i just fucking subscribe baby. Lol. So you had me at hello brah, you had me at hello. Anyways just react to anything the Maids have, its all legit dope ass fire music my friend, its good to be a member of the Band Maid fandom. See you on the next one killer, great call on the pop / punk aspect you added in there, can I steal that in one of my reactions? Lol.

[@peterz4427]

The best song you've heard from Band-Maid is the last song you heard from Band-Maid. And this is terrific!

[@themcusbleedingedge]

Good one Peterz!

[@k3w1b3an5]

It's difficult to pin down what rock genre Band Maid is. Lots of Punk Rock songs. Classic rock. And some sound metalish like Puzzle, Rinne, Onset, and From Now On.

[@outwest1014]

No it isn't. Miku has said numerous times they are a Hard Rock band. Since she is the founder, lyricist, vocalist, & spokes pigeon. I'll take her word for it!!!

[@bruceveary1758]

Evolution of a neophyte listening to a new band Maid song every few days: (Day 1) "Great song!'; (Day 4) "I thought that I put on Band Maid...that can't be them."; (Day 11) "Did I make that same stupid mistake again? Hey, this IS Band Maid!"; (Day 13) "Wow, these Ladies are stylistically diverse!"; (Day 15) "Who ARE these women?!"; (Day 18) "F___ Me!"; (Day 21) "Oh s__!!! [followed by the listener's collapse].

[@outwest1014]

Since you asked - Unlucky Morpheus "Angreifer" You are going to love Jill!!!

[@chakouyang2545]

Best rock band today

[@miqoto]

Welcome to Band-Maid! I've seen you with your other mates in the videos. Glad you're trying jrock! Enjoy your journey! Our fandom is quite friendly I'm sure you'll discover.

[@themcusbleedingedge]

Couldn't agree with you more miqoto, we certainly are a friendly fandom, proud every day to be a member of it 💪.

[@PaulEngineer]

Band Maid is my Jam, but I love all the bands you've mentioned too. Something different you ask? Well. besides more Band Maid ;) (Always!) Go for some Atarashii Gakko ("Otona Blue" - First Take performance), and get into Gacharic Spin ("Mindset"). Heavier? Nemophila, anything but let's say "Rise", and when you feel _really_ ready to deal with different, Maximum The Hormone "A.L.I.E.N"

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And you're going full circle back to B-M & Akane with Maximum the Hormone. Actually Paul i'd love to see Nemophila & the Maids do a cover together. Whether a fun April Fools vid or a serious song with Mayu, Miku & Saiki all doing vocals, that would be so awesome.🙂

[@PaulEngineer]

@@GaryHolloway-810 All my roads lead back to Band Maid ;) - though MTH a long-time love, AG fun as hell, and GS and Nemo are special in their own right. Throw in Sheena Ringo, Glim Spanky and you've pretty much got my Japanese bucket list. And still a ton more talent to check out. (I know you don't need to be told this Gary - it's for the other bloke.)

[@PaulEngineer]

btw, my J-punk side showing... seeing Shonen Knife this week in Reading, Otoboke Beaver next month (a bit scary) and maybe Fate Gear after that.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@PaulEngineer Wow you're getting busy then Paul. It sounds like a stupid thing to say but have an awesome time at all the shows. London seems to be overlooked at the moment.🤷‍♂️

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@PaulEngineer And not a bad list at all. I really want BRATS to do well but the never cos i love Rei's voice but they never seem 100% committed to putting a serious effort in. Having at least a stable band line up would be one positive step :)

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kanami programs the synth parts, which are then triggered by Akane's drum pad.

[@greylocke100]

I'm waiting for the Ladies to go the full RUSH route, with them playing and triggering everything directly themselves.

[@kyles5513]

One minute in: ya, you will.. haha

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Dave. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 171 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, 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 Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (125 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined 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 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, 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, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with nearly 50 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.  “P and D²” 30+ Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinD2/videos And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  By Wave Potter with their last 2022 US tour OKYU-JI concert in Chicago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGqllHmtj99mmcU  By Vladimir Chupin - a wealth of excellent videos at www.youtube.com/@VladimirChupin 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: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 29 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 31 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. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 31 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, 32 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 “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 30 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin 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! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2022 US tour just wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. And their opening for Guns and Roses, The Last Rockstars, and their sold out 8,000 seat Garden Theater concerts were huge successes. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!!  2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in the US continues… DATE CITY VENUE May 14 Houston,TX Bayou Music Center May 15 Austin,TX Emo’s May 18 Daytona,FL Rockville Fest May 19 Atlanta,GA Buckhead May 21 Nashville,TN Brooklyn Bowl May 22 Charlotte,NC Underground May 24 Detroit,MI St Andrews Hall May 26 Columbus,OH Sonic Temple Festival May 27 St. Louis,MO Pointfest Radio Show Aug 3-6 Chicago, Il, Grant Park Lollapalooza In addition, their ongoing Japan tour features 23 concerts including "KNOTFEST JAPAN 2023" on "DAY 1 ROADSHOW" on Saturday, April 1. AND they continue to write and record for their new album. The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

[@themcusbleedingedge]

Hey Tom! Good to see you dropping the knowledge my friend! Hey what's the word with the Maids coming back for a second swing into the US quasi last year? Id really like to see them again this year man, I still don't even know what to say about the first time at Rockville. I considered going to Chicago the following week after DB with Cyber to see them again but my schedule simply wouldn't avail it sadly.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@themcusbleedingedgeThe 2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR continues in the US (and Mexico!): DATE CITY VENUE Aug 3 Chicago Lollapalooza After Show @ Park West Aug 4 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Aug 6 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater Aug 8 Denver, CO Summit Aug 9 Salt Lake City, UT THE Depot Aug 11 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom Aug 12 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theater Aug 14 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades Aug 15 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim Aug 18 Mexico City, MX PABELLÓN OESTE

[@themcusbleedingedge]

@@TomClark-Futoura Thank you Tom. So it looks like I'm going to end up in Chicago after all I geuss ! Lol. Im on my way to see Fall out Boy with my daughter Isabella tonight in Tampa, we will hopefully link up eventually my friend.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Is MISA playing a Gibson Firebird Bass?

[@PaulEngineer]

shikataganai - love the name! ;)

[@palominokid3002]

Jaguar

[@goodsong6732]

The guitar is from the Japanese Brand Black Cloud.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@palominokid3002 I think you are right. Is it another Black Cloud knock off, or the real deal?

[@greylocke100]

@@ShikataGaNai100 It's a Black Cloud to MISA's specifications. I can't locate the interview but MISA had mentioned that the Fender necks are too large/thick for her to play comfortably with her playing style, so Black Cloud makes hers specifically to her specs and balance. The SG style one they made her had too much neck dive even after they replaced the neck, so it's relegated to a studio only instrument. So technically it's not a knock-off ;)

[@sammyboykin5624]

Have you listened to the band Sokoninaru yet, because you really should.

[@OBDaveReacts]

I'll have a look. Thanks!