Band Maid Reaction MORATORIUM LIVE | Musician Reacts & Analyses

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

⚠️🚨💥 !!!WARNING!!! 💥🚨⚠️ While this is my first time hearing the song and reacting to it, *I will paused frequently* for the 'music analysis' part and explain some of the cool stuff going on, review it and add other informational commentary. ♫ Timestamps ♫ 0:00- Intro 1:00- Moratorium 3:12- Quick Chord Run Down 4:02- Back To The Video 13:23- Quick Scales Break Down 14:01- Back To The Video 20:32- Licks, Ideas & Concepts: Trill & Riff 21:01- Chorus 22:18- Instrument Breakdown: Bass 23:59- Instrument Breakdown: Drums 24:30- Instrument Breakdown: Orchestral Hits 25:49- Instrument Breakdown: Rhythm Guitar 28:07- Building It Up Ran out of cards! 17:26- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpK1aoR_fraosNk

[@mattdhorstman]

Just a heads up... there is a bit of echo in the first few minutes of the video.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@mattdhorstman My bad, will have done something stupid, like not muting an audio source

[@RyanMear]

Nice...YES... so many parts of their songs could be their own song, it's amazing the amount of MUSIC goes into every song.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

So very true Ryan! What's even more amazing, is that all the riffs and ideas still sound like one coherent song, some really skilled gelling as a band there!

[@gregs_music_corner]

LOL those bobbing MISA and Akane heads on the drum and bass just killed me! Brilliant breakdown :) I really like how you explain the theory behind the madness, but still enjoy the song a lot. Absolutely killer vid!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers Greg! I hoped someone else would get a pop out of those besides just me, lol! Thanks mate, appreactie that 🔥

[@paulpetersen879]

These beauties do it all. Metal, hard Rock, pop, thrash, punk. They do it all, and do it well.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

And they sometimes do it all in one song! 🤣🤘

[@cygnetseven]

At the end of this song they are going directly into Puzzle. Talk about a one two punch! You can see Saiki's exhaustion at the end of Moratorium during the last crowd participation and without missing a beat they still blast into their most complicated and emotional track. I think I would collapse as an audience member, seriously. But hey, these girls do not dilly dally.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sounds like a borderline musical overload! Pretty ballsy song combo, gotta respect that!

[@nem447]

@@JbfMusicGuitar for me _Puzzle_ surpasses this one

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@nem447 You guys have really hyped me up for Puzzle now!

[@nem447]

@@JbfMusicGuitar you'll see

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

@@JbfMusicGuitar. Yeah!, do Puzzle from this same concert and you will collapse, satisfied into a wet drenched poodle of soda bubbles.

[@noahtomato3515]

Very glad you were able to do this one. This performance is what made me a fan of Band-Maid - the few songs I’d heard before I thought were decent, but this felt special. Great editing and attention to detail as always - thank you!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers Rob! Yeah, something extra special going on in this song, just a bit more magic ✨

[@jjo154]

This may be your most entertaining reaction to B-M yet, Jack. Love seeing you getting lost in the music, just like the rest of us, lol. 😍

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers Jeff! Yeah, props if a song can pull me out of musician brain mode!

Great and interesting analysis again. Love to hear your thoughts

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Much apprenticed Olli! Really loved this tune 🔥

[@3WWizard]

This song from this performance probably really cemented my fandom for Band-Maid. It was up as a standalone video on KZbin when I discovered them and I listened to it a bunch as I slowly listened to their entire catalog. Nice reaction and analysis.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Many thanks bud! Yeah, I'd probably point a lot of folk to this as a first song, great writing! 🎶

[@_DriveTime]

This was great. You're doing something no one else that I have seen is doing. I'm not a musician, but I like to get a better idea of what's going on. If I had to represent Band-Maid with one song, this might be it. Dirty, grungy riffs transition into an almost pop bridge and then back into it, all with some beautiful vocals over the top of it all. But I think this is just my #2 favorite however. The next song in the set, Puzzle, being #1 for me. There is also a beautiful acoustic version of Puzzle where it is just Kanami and Saiki performing the song. So if you happen to do Puzzle, it might be interesting to check out the acoustic version later and break down how they made a heavy rock song into a beautiful acoustic piece. I would definitely be interested in that. I'm sure many others would as well because Puzzle is a Maidiac favorite.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Really glad to hear that mate, this has been my favourite song of theirs so far! Thanks for that, yeah really intrigued to check out both those version of Puzzle now!

[@sjnix7044]

And RIGHT in to Puzzle (you can hear the synth right at the end). This live is probably my favorite set of theirs. Love your breakdowns and how you explain perfectly what I hear, know and love but not exactly sure why.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, I've seen Puzzle mentioned more times here than ever before, might have to bump it up the list!

[@technopsychobedlam]

That was super enjoyable...awesome breakdown. Such a great song :-)

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks so much! Totally, really, really liked this one! 🙌

[@technopsychobedlam]

@@JbfMusicGuitar Puzzle is another great song from that era....but it might break your brain :-)

[@johnarksey9460]

One of the best analyses of Band Maid's genre-mashing masterpiece I've yet to see! So glad you checked this one out and, as others have noted, at the end you can hear them leading into "Puzzle" to provide one of the greatest 1-2 punches you'll ever hear in live rock!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers John, really getting hyped for checking that song out!

[@waynebenedict5785]

Always enjoy your breakdowns, fun and educational at the same time! I've made up my mind, Band Maid is the best! This song is one my top favorites from these ladies! Love how they always surprise us!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Wanye, great to hear that! 🤘

[@stewartmcdowall2285]

Love this band! Love your breakdown! Love the fact that you love this band!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Awesome, happy to hear that Stewart McDowall! It's great finding a new band and finding cool stuff to enjoy in every song they put out 💪

[@JuanSan66]

Terrific!!. I love when you apologize for stopping just after two seconds into the video, trademark! LOL. Great insights with this one Jack, a lot of new information in a song I may have listened easily five hundred times. That comparison with Black Sabbath is a recurrent conversation theme between the maidiacs, I think it´s a great compliment to the band. And "Expecting the unexpected" could be the quote that can best define their style of songwriting (I will probably use it in the future citing the source). Actually they have settled into a more prog-metal creative trend, but I love to listen to their phase of dirtier guitars every now and then. BIG THANKS!! BTW: You face at 11:57 says everything without words...

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Hahaha, I've got to get my warning in there somewhere!!! 🤣 Cheers! Expecting the unexpected and musical lasagne are probably the phrases I'm most happy with for describing their stuff, so far! 🤘

[@jaycon505]

Man you really worked hard on this one a lot of analysis and editing. Thanks again very much appreciated. Great reaction by the way.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Appreciate that Jay, thanks! Yeah, takes time to do that stuff, but if it helps explain stuff better it's all worthwhile!

[@Kevin6059]

This is songwriting on steroids. Kanami Tono is a flat out genius - End of Story. (or should I say Endless?)

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Haha, very eloquently put Kevin, can't fault that! 🤘

[@me262talon2]

Looking forward to the next one!Thanks Jbf!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Me too, lol! 🤘

[@falconsooner]

That was amazing Jack! I never understand the downvotes...must be from the pausing that you give plenty of warning about. Moratorium is one of my top 5 BM songs. Listening to your analysis really drives home the thought and care the ladies put into these songs. As others mentioned...Puzzle was right after this. Many BM fans have both of those songs in their top 5 or 10. I think you would thoroughly enjoy analyzing Puzzle. Seeing those two songs back to back must have been amazing for the concert goers.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers dude, appreciate it. Yeah more or less sure it's because of the pausing, gotta to admit it is a wee bit annoying cause the breakdowns and stuff mean a lot more time and effort go in to these than an 'oh wow' reaction, but it is what it is. Should really learn my lesson and just half-ass it, lol! Yeah, looks like Puzzle will be bumped up the list after all these comments 🤘

[@grantnealon5101]

@@JbfMusicGuitar No way.. You can't "half-ass" it just because of a few down votes.. People have had fair warning it will be paused.. You are by far the best breakdown reactor out there.. There are enough of the "oh wows" Don't change a thing..

[@haggaisimon7748]

Once Puzzle and Moratorium were my top of the list. Recently, I came back revising my list and put Alone to the top followed by Matchless Gum. This is the case with Band Maid. The top list is always changing. Not a big fan of recent songs, but I’m sure they will catch up.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@grantnealon5101 Nah, it'd hurt my soul if I did that, lol

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@haggaisimon7748 Nice, bit of rotation top tacks is always a good thing!

[@mattdhorstman]

Moratorium is awesome, a fan favorite, an absolute banger, and the best use I've ever heard of "Dilly Dally" in a rock song. Great breakdown as always. Adding so much context to music that I already love. I'm so happy that you were able to "venture off of YT" finally. I know creators are always a bit worried about the risk. But now that you have taken the leap, it's time for you to meet what is IMHO the crown-jewel of Band Maid songs. It immediately follows this performance of Moratorium from the live STUDIO COAST show. Puzzle is amazing, and I will be very surprised if your reaction/analysis is under a half hour. :) There is a widely loved acoustic version of Puzzle as well, but I think it's important, especially for a musician like yourself to hear the live version from this show first. So you get an appreciation for the song. After analyzing Puzzle and Daydreaming... which I know you already have in your queue... I think you'll be hard pressed to find another band as impressive as Band-Maid. World domination indeed.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Many thanks Matt! It's more copyright stuff that's a problem, a lot of these get demonised and some just get outright blocked, there's a whole process you can go through, but it can take around 2-3 months per song can sometimes just ends up in you getting a strike. Stuff on KZbin is usually a safer bet, so I tend to stick to that! Look forward to checking that one out, sound like I might have to tackle it as a two parter!

[@mattdhorstman]

@@JbfMusicGuitar Yeah, I understand the desire to avoid a strike at all costs. If you consistently get demonetized (as these vids will be claimed by the labels), consider opening a Patreon, many reactors that contribute way less to the scene have patrons. I can promise I'll sub. :) You'll definitely need a two-parter if you want to tackle the acoustic as well. I'm really looking forward to it. Cheers!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@mattdhorstman Cheers dude, I've had a Patreon up for a while now, should really just get in the habit of mention it! Ok, thanks for the tip! I won't worry about trying to cram it all in to one video, lol!

[@mattdhorstman]

@@JbfMusicGuitar lol... I don't think you've ever mentioned it. And I skimmed your info box and didn't see it the first time. But I got it now. Subbed.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@mattdhorstman Yeah, should probably starting doing that, eh? Lol Thanks so much man, really appreactie that a tonne!

[@realdocloco]

Moratorium has always been a favorite but sometimes you need to witness someone else discovering it to remind how good it is! Live, it was one of the hilights of the concert I attended, and the audience involving is always tremendous. Great analyses as always, I especially loved the bass/drums teaching part this time.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers bud! Yeah, this is just a straight banger. Great tune. Thanks, yeah try to mix it up, so isn't not always too guitar heavy with the breakdown stuff 🎶

[@laughingbuddha2948]

Well done! Your analysis is like a jeweller explaining the polishing of a diamond. It seems to sparkle a lot more afterwards. I'm in a poetic mood today. 😁

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thank you kindly! So poetic, love it ✨

[@lautaroleftraru612]

I loved those MISA and Akane heads as the drums and bass played! A great reaction as always !!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed nice one! Haha, yeah always get these silly wee ideas during the edit, can't resist putting them in 🤣

[@benjpr5395]

Moratorium followed by Puzzle (you may like this song too and it has my vote for your next breakdown but I think it will be long one 😁) of this gig is a legendary combo! The mix is absolutely fantastic, MISA's bass sounds better than ever and that relentless double kick at the end is pure fire! Great breakdown as always

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sounds great! I'm thinking that song might be a two video job; going by all the comments here anyway! 🤘

[@fastskipper777]

@@JbfMusicGuitar To a guitarists, I have a guitar, "Puzzle" is an amazing song. ONE of THE best songs by them. You must watch the clip from this live concert (right after "Moratorium"). it is amazing. If you want, I can send you a google drive link of the clip in 1080p.

[@Metal_Auditor]

@@JbfMusicGuitar I'd recommend the 2017 Studio Coast videos, because the mix and their playing are just so good there. "Puzzle" is a great next choice, but my picks from that concert would be "secret MY lips" and "Take me higher!!"

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@fastskipper777 Appreciate that dude, will try to crave out some time to do that song!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@Metal_Auditor Cheers, will pop some votes next to those ones!

[@b0bm3tal]

Yes! Going for Puzzle next! 🤭

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Hopefully!

[@garylai363]

Great analysis Jack! I don't mind all the pausing, I'm here to listen to what breakdowns you have for the song. You could also tell that you really liked it from your facial expressions every time a new riff or transition hits you lol.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks a lot Gary! Still gonna play with my format a wee bit, might try breaking some of these in to more straight reactions, then a more analysis driven video, and see what sticks 🤘

[@perrinklumpp4664]

As usual, loved the breakdown. I really delighted in your expression when they dove into the "dirty sludge" near the end. I can listen to this song over and over as it roves from genre to genre and style to style while still sounding like a single song and not some frankenmusic monstrosity. I'd really like to hear you do that more detailed review of minor-major changes and the rules that govern it (something I know absolutely nothing about). Thanks again for doing more Band Maid, always up to hear your analysis.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Yeah, what really impressed me was that the genres melt into each other, instead of being a sharp change of pace, which is just seriously cool! Brilliant! Always in two minds about diving into chord construction and stuff like that, but figure I'll give it a go now and then 🤘

[@lewissmith4123]

Great breakdown, Puzzle next of course :)

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Lewis! Yeah, looks like I need to carve out some time to have a pop at that song!

[@mr559]

9:15 There's a video of Kanami showcasing wah wah pedals...she also showcased prs guitars. A good way to check out her musical and equipment competence.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers! I've got her pedal board rundown on my ever growing to-do list, looking forward to picking up some new ideas and tricks!

[@mr559]

@@JbfMusicGuitar Axe Japan here on YT have a good breakdown too. It's always great to see more gear breakdown, because you guys really help us appreciate the craft.

[@YourMusicStore]

Another amazing job! Thank you, Jack!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers mate 😎🎸🎶

[@lurkmerchant]

It's nice to see you make that face with a grin every point I do. I can't articulate this song in musical terms as my knowledge of music theory is pretty basic, but yeah...I wish there was a full instruction video for this song!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

That would be amazing! But so much info to take in, lol!

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Live Moratorium! Yes! That is one of the best Band-Maid videos. The 9.5 Richter scale created throughout the final 30 seconds when MISA matches her bass with Akane's double kicks while the crowd is chanting its lungs out, man that may be the best rock music moment in decades. That was funny when you photoshopped their faces during your presentation, but all kidding aside, that MISA/Akane combo, when it comes to rock music rhythm sections, those 2 together might be the best in the business bar none. Overall, yet another of your great analyses and tutorials as always, Jack! Thank you for your time and sharing your expertise. Oh, at 17:07 you mentioned having discussed Nirvana's "Lounge Act". You had talked about that at 2 56 into your breakdown video of "Manners": kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpK1aoR_fraosNk Now that you've seen Moratorium live, you should check out some of the fan cam footage filmed of it that includes the other band members clearing the stage for Kanami to open the song with an epic guitar solo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX27epmnjt9oq8U .

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

9.5 Richter scale indeed mate, drum and bass ultra combo! Many thanks dude, knew I'd mentioned it somewhere! Cheers for that man, sounds awesome 🤘

[@sugoruyo]

You're not getting this out of my head: the breakdown and solo in Moratorium are a case of Kanami tearing through the fabric of reality with that PRS and the spirit of Dimebag is reaching out and possessing her for a few seconds.

[@BM4-Life]

Next song to break down is *Puzzle* this one should take around 2 hours 😁 😁 😁

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

😩 At least, I'll take heed of the warnings this time!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

it would be an entertaining 2 hours 🙂

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@curtisrrobles7885 😧

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@JbfMusicGuitar what you do is educational and makes me and a few other Maidiacs appreciate B-M music a little bit more 🙂🤙🏼

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Glad to hear it Curtis!

[@Frostwriter111]

Even with this being one of their older songs, Moratorium is still among my top-5 Band-Maid songs of all time. I saw them perform live in a small venue in New York in 2019, and when they played Moratorium, it was the loudest and most energetic thing I've ever experienced. In this particular performance, you can hear the synth at the end going directly into my favorite Band-Maid song, Puzzle. I'd highly recommend that song next (as I see several other commenters doing), both the normal version and the acoustic version.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Ian, yeah I'm super keen to check that one out. Did just get hit with a copyright strike for the video I did on Sense, so might be a bit more cautious for a while if I can't get that resolved.

[@lurkmerchant]

Moratorium is my unwavering no.1. It's the ultimate package of everything I want in a song!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

@@lurkmerchant Think I'm probably in the same camp! Although I've still got a lot of their songs to listen to!

[@thunderchild7137]

Another great reaction, as usual. Glad you got to this one. What I have always believed about Band Maid you have just helped reinforce that thought. That they take everything great about rock, metal, punk and etc. and use it in every song. Each song could be several songs if they so choose. But that's not what the Maids are about. Just goes to show the genius of Kanami Tono. Rely on your breakdowns of their stuff.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Totally agree mate, glad you liked this one!

[@ThouDailyBlab]

This is one of my favourite tracks. So great to see someone break this down. I'm just sitting here going "yes! yes! that too!" :) Thank you for noticing Akane pumping the pedals on the outro - creates a beautiful fury of sound with the vocal floating over it.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks a bunch Darren! Yep, my favourite so far I think, she's just going off at that point isn't she?!?!?

[@ThouDailyBlab]

@@JbfMusicGuitar She is. Certainly one of the best at going off on the drums.

[@Gabor...hachi.juu_ichi]

Immaculate reaction as ever! Man, you've got to react to "Without Holding Back" and "Giovanni Instrumental" from them. Both instrumentals and truly epic. You won't just dissect and analyse them, you'll fall in love. I know you've already reacted to Giovanni before but without vocals it's like a different track, Kanami's guitars are more turned up in these and that main riff in Giovanni that's barely audible with vocals is just thunderous! It's like the soundtrack of existence, the universe and all within🤘

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Very kind words, many thanks! Nice suggestions, sound good to me 🤘

[@Kevin6059]

@@JbfMusicGuitar I second those suggestions - instrumental bliss, both of them - but Giovanni is so proggy you won't believe it - very experimental yet very enjoyable and more change-ups than you can count. (a lot more). The instrumental version will be hard to find, but if you do you can follow it up with the main audio track as it works equally well, yet on a totally different level, as an instrumental or the track on the album with vocals.

[@mr559]

Giovanni was probably my least favorite when I first did a listen through of the album. Popped the blu-ray and listened to the playthrough and that changes quickly.

[@davids9445]

Love your reaction/breakdown of this song. I too was feeling a little Sabbath sound in that section. Oh and any breakdown that has floating Akane and Misa heads is top notch in my book 😁🤘🏻

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thank you David! Yeah, some real old schol metal/stoner rock vibes in that section! Haha, cheers- always great to know other people get a kick out of that stuff and it's not just my stupid sense of humour! 💪

[@xagorvangard]

I really enjoy your reaction. Your analysis and breakdowns always points out things most don't even touch upon. Love the lasagna analogy lol. For me, I always compare B-M songs to cakes. Like layers, their so many tiers in their songs..and the fillings in between is so sweet 😁. 5/5 🎂 for this reaction/analysis!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Haha, yeah that analogy seems to have worked, lol! Your cake one is also pretty spot on, I suppose that way each song can be a different type of cake as well! 🤣

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Xagor!!!! Xagor!!! Xagor!!! 🤙🏼 hey, are you on break??? Back to work, lol. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@xagorvangard]

@@curtisrrobles7885 hahaha yea, my cake (aka donut 🍩) break 🤘🤘🤘

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@xagorvangard ☕🍩

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@xagorvangard Aren't ring donuts a cheap version of a cake where they cut out the actual middle bit just to make a hole? I'd like that middle intact :)

[@hiawatha.g]

I dont' play guitar but after this I feel like I could! Great analysis.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Awesome, love to hear stuff like that!

[@TheJerm]

Once again, awesome work Jack! The two, wait, three main things I learned: 1. I loved this song before I watched, now I love it more. (That kinda rhymed. Sincerest apologies.) 2. Staccato cheese is an ingredient in lasagna. 3. Band-Maid bobble heads REALLY should be in all Band-Maid videos. Thanks Man, love this stuff!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers Jeremy! 1. Nothing wring with a rhyme 🎶 2. Gotta have that sharp cheesey tangy 🧀 3. 100% agreed 😂

[@akskazama8465]

I'm a simple man, I see a Band Maid reaction, I hit like.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Simple man as well, I see a nice comment, I also hit like

[@stujamieson3944]

Another great Vid, Jack. Awesome mate. I second the motion to continue on into Puzzle. Indeed it would be a great study to contrast rock Puzzle with acoustic Puzzle from the Zepp Tokyo show (which I'm sure you'll find in the same place you found this vid). 😊

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Stu, so much love for Puzzle in the comments here!

[@stujamieson3944]

@@JbfMusicGuitar I challenge you to maintain a dry eye in the acoustic version.😉

[@greylocke100]

@@JbfMusicGuitar I'd say do a double, r even a triple. the album version then the live full version and THEN the acoustic version. The textures of the 3 different versions will blow your mind and you'd probably wind up rendering your first 2+ hour long video breaking it all down.

[@kicorse]

I've re-watched this multiple times since you made it, and I'm sure I'll watch it a few times more. That's partly because the song would probably be in my Desert Island Discs, but your analysis is super-insightful. This is the video I'd choose to play to people who can't see the point of reaction videos.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Oh man, that's so cool to hear, thanks so much for sharing that! I've been meaning to revisit this one for ages, still haven't decided how to do that, lol! Huge thanks my dude, very much appreicated

[@kanyon7613]

Great work as always!👍

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thank you dude! 🙌

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@xagorvangard]

Chris! Chris! Chris! 🤘🤘🤘. Check your Messenger 😁

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@xagorvangard Chris did, he said nice wall art 🙂

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Chris & Cakey Pete at the same time. I gotta tell Gray about this :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Chris & Cakey Pete at the same time. I gotta tell Gray about this :)

[@cesarvillalpando7376]

Great job!! Let me recommend sayonakidori, it has amazing drum patrons and polirhythms

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Cesar, sounds cool!

[@miqoto]

LOVE this song sooo much!🥰 How can you NOT stank face to this song😉

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Probably my favourite so far as well 🤘

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

this my fav.. the mux if genres are awesomw plzs filthy bass tone of misa

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Yep, all the right ingredients for a super tasty song!

[@douglasbrown1281]

Greatest rock/hard rock band in the world. Next level talent and musicianship. EPIC.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

You're not wrong Douglas! They totally slayed it here 🔥

[@jkkansasband7056]

Who doesn't like lasagna? As a non musician let it be know that I have been informed. Thanks Jack for continuing your analysis of BAND-MAID. I might not know most of the stuff you're talking about but I am entertained and gaining knowledge. So there's that. Peace.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I also make a awesome Moussaka just in case you wanted to know :)

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

It's like a lasagna, that's all we need to know, lol!

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Of course I want to know. Gotta eat somewhere when I visit to see Band-Maid in jolly old England.👍And Moussaka can be delicious.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 Seeing as you asked. I don't put dried oregano in the fried mince, it has to be fresh chopped. And not just a bechemel sauce between the layers. I add grated mature cheddar cheese to my sauce for extra awesomeness. Result.👍

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Sounds like a 3 star Michelin recipe to me. ⭐⭐⭐

[@sherinjohn001]

I don't understand , why the subscription is so less to this channel, it's free music lessons guys. 😔 This is so amazing , your explanation to each bit makes me respect the music production process , it's not how I imagine like a bunch musicians jamming and suddenly they find this tune and make song in it ☺️. I love the bit where Misa's hair swings , almost makes her look like a woman possessed in music. 🥰 My best

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Very kind words, appreactie that mate! 🙌

[@phaeron]

Well, comparing these ladies' music to lasagne is definitely something I haven't heard before. :) But I like it, and it fits quite well..... Somehow, I just got a little hungry. :) As always, an excellent breakdown, from which I take a lot, even as a non-musician. Thanks & greetings! _____________________ 【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers mate, yeah that lasagne line seems to have struck a chord, lol 🤣

[@prutgardin666]

I'm having lasagne now :D

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Lasagne is always a good shout! 👌

[@Puyax01]

Uff the next song was Puzzle you will definetly love that one

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

So I keep hearing! Look forward to it 🎵

[@scottmcgregor562]

I have loved this performance since it was first dropped,one of my favorite Band Maid performances. Special shout to JBF (or possibly the compositional skills of Kanami). The longest that you let a segment of the song to play without hearing a new nuance to point out was 23 seconds. That is a complement. If this song were a movie it would be to expensive because every scene would be an epic.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Haha, cheers Scott! 23 seconds is pretty good going, that's just a first listen as well, who knows how short it'd be on repeats when I notice more details, lol 🤣

[@TehPhysics]

OMG! At 2:30 it looks like Saiki got cut in half by the green lasers.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Haha, nice catch, like something out of Star Wars !

[@GaryHolloway-810]

BAND-MAID are like a KFC outlet. You can't wait to go in & they always leave you wanting more. The only difference is, after 4 visits you don't get sick of BAND-MAID.😏

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Haha, they've even got a secret recipe for writing songs!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@JbfMusicGuitar LMAO.😆 Food joke fight :)

[@K.H.D710]

Didn't I tell you not to visit KFC four days in a row?😏

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@K.H.D710 Why do i never listen to you Mr K. Ow! My stomach.😆

[@jkkansasband7056]

Wow. You win the prize with 4 visits. Here in the States it's usually 1 visit. I guess you have better chickens over there.🐣

[@tonygriffin_]

I think there are at least 19,100 people out here who are very happy with how you do your reaction to the song, enjoy your analyses of the different instruments and get to learn from your guide to the licks, riffs and other musical magic going on. For me, a non musician, your explanations and examples increase my understanding of what's being played and raise my appreciation of the ladies' skills even higher. That bit (possibly not a musical term) just before that Hendrixesque solo reminds me so much of Sabbath - Iron Man or War Pigs maybe.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Many thanks Tony, really appreactie it dude! Nah, 'bit' is fine; have used that in plenty of bands before, we've even had a 'special bit' which became a running joke for a while! But, yep totally get that vibe as well 🤘

[@tonygriffin_]

@@JbfMusicGuitar Great to know as Band'Maid cram in lots of special bits in all their songs.

[@cembor]

I knew this was going to be a layer cake for you, lol. Great reaction and breakdown, thank you. It is perfectly acceptable to get lost in the music.... especially Band-Maid. :) BTW - have you done Puzzle, yet? I don't recall if you have. And if you like Bubble I have to recommend Scandal, also an all female j-rock band from Japan.... (I guess saying j-rock and from Japan is redundant, isn't it?)

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Brian! Yeah, I reckon you guys are getting pretty good at figuring out what'll make me tick! Cheers for those, will make a note of them. I dunno I'd wager you could argue that if j-rock is a genre bands can be j-rock outside of Japan? Might be showing my total lack of knowledge, here so happy to be corrected- maybe it's like Champaign???

[@cembor]

@@JbfMusicGuitar I figure since there is k-pop, j-pop, j-rock, j-metal etc. they're all respective to country of origin. That being said, does a band have to originate from said country to fall under that genre? I suppose so to some degree... its also about the sound as well... more specifically as it relates to j-pop, j-rock, j-metal as they each have a very unique sound to them as you're learning. But, does The Warning classify as m-rock/m-metal as they're from Mexico or... since they originate in the West already they just fall under hard rock/metal? Anywho... if you decide to check out Scandal I would recommend starting with the song Masterpiece - this was released shortly after they formed their own label. Plenty of live performances from them to check out as well.

[@grantnealon5101]

Thoroughly enjoyed that Jack... Very cool breakdown, as we have come to expect.. This is one of my favorite Band maid songs.. And have watched it so many times.. You highlighted so much I missed.. Was like watching a new song all over again.. :) Thanks.. Would really like you to do "Take me higher" live.. Best Bass /lead duel they have.. There is alot of talk about the opening riff being the same as a song from another band? It sounds very similar, but don't think it is exactly the same?, Would really like your opinion .. Best wishes from across the channel as always

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers Grant! So cool to hear stuff like that, it's just awesome. Sounds neat, I'll pop it on the ever growing list!

[@grantnealon5101]

@@JbfMusicGuitar Thanks.. :)

[@RafaelToledoM]

"It's like a lasagna", best analogy.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers Rafael! Not gonna lie, that's probably my favourite analogy I've sputter out during any of these! 🤣

[@christianjayflores7758]

Ohhh Moratorium 🙌🔥 this is a long breakdown tho

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

It is indeed, lots going on! Bending about 5 genres seamlessly into one song! 🎵

[@christianjayflores7758]

@@JbfMusicGuitar that’s the one main reason I really love them is that you can’t tell which style are they and they are good at changing style/tempo of certain part of a song.

[@zer0tzer0]

Do 'Real Existence' LIVE next!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks for that, will pop it on my list!

[@zer0tzer0]

THat Synth Hit wasn't just some Orchestral Stab, it's reversed! Very Dramatic! Kanami programs all the backing tracks.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Really??!?! Oh man that's cool, will have to listen out for that next time!

[@joeking6763]

This was the first song I heard over 2 years ago. Sad to see it removed from YT. I was hooked before SAIKI started to sing. Absolutely love this song!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

It's an absolute belter, not idea why they'd want to hide this!

[@elevown]

I hope you will do the amazing Daydreaming MV at some point :) Its a power ballad so one of their softer songs- Really shows off Saiki's singing.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Hopefully I'll get to it at some point!

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Tipping my tiny hat to you sir again. As always. Their is know way I can stop a BAND-MAID Song once it starts. 👍👍🤘🤘

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Jeremy, I tilt my hat back to you good sir 🎩

[@rootxetri1887]

Puzzle live please please sir 🙏 Its my fav song and i am damn sure it will be your fav too : D . Its a Kanami masterpiece Also just ignore the dislikes. You are doing a fantastic job. Hats off to you sir, God bless you🙏

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Yep, looks like that's what you guys really want to see, lol! Thanks dude, 96% is pretty good for me on one of these videos, so not too fussed! What's annoying is that I have no idea what else I can do to warn people that they're no going to like it, last thing I want is for someone to waste their time, at a loss as to what more I can do at my end, lol!

[@elevown]

I was curious how come you know so much about music theory stuff- do you mention what your music background is somewhere? Are you in a band or write music etc?

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sure! I taught myself basic music theory in high school, took it in my last year, worked for a bit then ended up studying music at university. Started teaching and gigging professionally a wee bit after graduating. I've been in a good few bands through the years, but nothing particularly significant!

[@saldiven2009]

To me, the heavy part right before the solo is reminiscent of Stone Temple Pilots.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Nice catch I can dig that!

[@robertbassham8514]

Sure love your reactions and this also one of my favorite from them. Side note: Seems to be an echo or doubling on the music sound track making it muddy. Not sure if you can fix it at this point. Still love your breakdown of this song.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks Robert! I've probably not muted my mic when the song is on, or done something stupid when editing it!

[@Slippy6582]

So many riffs, changes, paces and so on, they mash it into one song, other bands would be lazy and take it apart to construct 3-4 songs with that many ideas! NOT Band-Maid, they have creativity for ages!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Great point! Sometimes I hear a song and think, 'nah this is 3 or 4 songs just stuck together to pad it out' Here, they've managed to have loads of great parts, but still function perfectly as a whole. Brilliant.

[@rootxetri1887]

@Michael Port I am surprised you didn’t recommend him to react to Puzzle live next as i know its your favourite 😃

[@redj59]

I have learned so much. Thank you. 😀

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Really glad to hear that dude! This is still my favourite song I've heard of theirs so far. Banger 💪

[@greylocke100]

I don't know if this has been covered but Kanami uses 2 drop pedals, one a half octave lower the second a full octave lower, and Miku use a drop pedal a half octave lower. Edited to add: You need to check out the Summer Sonic version of this with Kanami's intro Solo. If you find it it starts at 20:17 in the full vid.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Interesting! Will give that a watch, cheers

[@greylocke100]

@@JbfMusicGuitar When you see it you will want to do a separate reaction to it. I practically guarantee it.

[@paulbailey2232]

Have you seen or reacted to Miyavi? Guitar style seems unique to me. Recommend " REAL? " or "What's My Name?"

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Never heard of them before, cheer for the suggestion Paul, on the list it goes! 🤘

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Nice resolution to the F natural (parallel major) against what is essentially a C# minor scale. She also does that kind of major third resolution in the chorus of "Unfair Game." Lovely musical surprise. 👍

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Totally, all the subtle seasons add to the favour!

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Puzzle, their #1 tune imho was just to begin😬.

[@juangutierrez4644]

3:48 "i hope that's made sense": not sure did i understand anything? barely am i ok with you pausing the video to talk about this things? that's why i'm here

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Many thanks Juan, lol! 🤣 tl;dr Saiki sang a note that was technically 'out', but they did it in a way that just makes it sound great!

[@juangutierrez4644]

@@JbfMusicGuitar you are welcome and thanks for the explanation.. anyways i was just kidding.. i'm deaf tone and my musical knowledge is scarce so i only enjoy the music.. but i think you gave a good explanation in the video

[@Phattydumpz]

Well Band Maid is now lasagna how am I ever going to get that out of my head. Not a bad analogy though and who doesn't love lasagna, or Band Maid? Great reaction/analysis as usual wish I was a musician just so I could follow along a little better on the technical side of things but that to me is the intangible side of Band Maid. I don't understand it completely but something about it all works. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers Shane! Lasagne is amazing, who'd have thought it was so good that it transcends food and even works as a musical analogy! 💪

[@BusterVentura08]

Band Maid Puzzle is my favorite song. Check it out

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Will do!

[@rockyetsx70]

There's very few KZbin captures of it, but there are some audience live captures of Kanami doing this intro solo before Moratorium begins, someone has clipped just the solo of a proper live recording so it appears to have survived blocking. This is just pure arena rock level guitar shred 😲 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGqvomdsdrd5rtU

[@rockyetsx70]

One of the audience POV videos of Moratorium from Germany in June 2019, not quite as ecstatic as the clip above kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX27epmnjt9oq8U

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Cheers dude!

[@johnstroup3868]

Never thought of it but lasagna might be the best food metaphor for Band Maid's music. So many layers. Nice observation.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Thanks John! Honestly think I peaked with that comparison! 😂

[@justdave9610]

For me that sludgy breakdown part made me think of old Soundgarden for some reason

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Yeah, make sense, the stoner side of Sabbath was pretty influential on the Grunge scene, so I can totally see that!

[@michaelpalmer3717]

I respect your honest opinion. Are these ladies as good as I think they are? Kanami, dippy mini personalities aside, is a musical genius (savant?).Is she as good a guitarist as I think she is? The playing abilities of everyone seems so much higher than most bands. Saiki sounds the best rock voice since whenever. Together the work together to create, develop and enhance each composition. They seem to be band on their own level. Or am I just in love?

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

They're really solid players, highly creative and gel very well - seeming to bring out the best in each other. Take from that what you will!

[@michaelpalmer3717]

@@JbfMusicGuitar Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@lurkmerchant]

Talking of euphoria...look at Kanami at 18:29!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sheer joy, albeit obscured by a mic!

[@ajhilton7]

I've heard you mention 'expect the unexpected' a few times now on your Band-Maid reactions. With that in mind I'd love to see you react and attempt to break down and analyse another Japanese group called Wagamama Rakia and their song Survive. Think you'll be pleasantly surprised lol. Link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWeWmKqVp66dhrs

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sounds intriguing! Will add that to my list, cheers dude!

[@hunter00143]

So what you're saying is Kanami is a genius

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

A whole lot of attention to detail in these songs!

[@_JimS]

Nothing like waking up to a Jbf M&G react for Band-Maid on a Monday morning. Here's favorite of mine by Kanami (pedal gear) ENG subtitles provided. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nInXoZd_f8t6lZo One of my favorites tunes for sure too. I love Saiki's passion and crowd control and Akane's control of her kick where she doesn't over use it. LOL!! I LOVE your new "bobble heads"... MISA/Akane....good stuff

[@Greg-om2hb]

How do you know the song even has a groove, when you don’t ever listen to more than three seconds at a stretch?

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Perks of being a musician I suppose Greg! Can pick this stuff out pretty quickly.

[@Xenu2177]

:052 you are correct. I'll go somewhere else. :-)

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Good stuff! The last thing I want is to clickbait anyone, hope you didn't waste you time here and you find the type of video you're looking for!

[@jlcsr9163]

This track reminds me of something Black Sabbath would have played just an incredible song.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Totally get that vibe as well, that sort of deep, dark, heavy thing?

[@drogonr9318]

Great, interesting break down as always. :) The band just released three new songs off a new single called "Sense." One of the B-side tracks is called Corallium and feels like a yet-another-new style for the band (my personal fav of the three). Would love to hear your take on that song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ycfKWrhMmSeNk. I think/hope the musician in you will be delighted.

[@eeloucanou]

LOVEBITES PLEASE?

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Will hopefully check out more of theirs soon!

[@コマツ雅也]

バンドメイド　素晴らしい！！　　それ以外に　　意味あるの？　解説意味　なしだよ！！

[@arvin3543]

To much pause..so irritating

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

I try my best to tell everyone that's what I'm gonna do- I usually mention it, put a pinned comment saying this: ⚠️🚨💥 !!!WARNING!!! 💥🚨⚠️ While this is my first time hearing the song and reacting to it, I will paused frequently for the 'music analysis' part and explain some of the cool stuff going on, review it and add other informational commentary. Put that ^ in the description as well and have 'Analysis' in the title. This approach isn't for everyone, but I'm sure there are plenty of low input reactions on KZbin, which will be more up your street!