BAND-MAID / Shambles MV Reaction | Metal Musician Reacts

[@JayDavisAtHome]

Help! I've fallen down a pigeon hole and I can't get up. No, seriously! I keep finding more and more new favorites.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Yes, Shambles is the Akane show with special guest stars Kanami, MISA, Saiki and Miku. But wait! Was it really the Kanami show, because she wrote the song and played it with such forcefulness and exquisite abandon. Or was it the MISA show because without MISA, the rapturous drive of the song would be a ride on four flat tires. Or was it the Saiki show because she focused the sonic chaos into a song with melodies that could express Miku's lyrics like no other singer could. Without Saiki, Shambles might sound like a familiar instrumental. Or was it the Miku show because, damn, she wrote the lyrics, played the important rhythm parts, and added her unique brand of backup vocals that have become a defining "sixth instrument" of Band-Maid. So exactly whose show was it? It was the Maid's show, as usual! 🤘🎀🤘 Thx, Champ!

[@blank557]

Video director: "Hey, I thought we would wait to add the digital fire effects in post production?" Band Maid: "Tee hee! Sorry about that!"

[@jwoodjapan]

Here's a vote for Saiki just getting better and better . . .

[@laughingbuddha2948]

Prettier too...more grown up.

[@killermonjero]

@@laughingbuddha2948 I concur.

[@franshendrix1404]

​@@laughingbuddha2948 As with most Japanese, the older, the prettier.

[@WavePotter]

So glad you did this one man! Always love your song breakdowns.

[@theworldsdaddy9014]

I have a red handprint on all 4 cheek from how hard this slapped!

[@BillHallisey]

This is vintage Band Maid. They do wonderful stuff you don't expect while keeping to the Band Maid method of song production. Saiki and Miku's voices add such a beautiful female tone to face melting rock.

[@Charles-ce7ev]

Band Maid are geniuses at knowing what the fans want and always seem to come up with exactly what we need. Just time for the heavy.

[@outwest1014]

The song also serves as the next ending theme for the brawler anime Kengan Ashura. A different take - Miku's lyrics are perfect for the brawler theme. She back in her dark place where her lyrics come from. Too many reactors ignore Miku's lyrics which is half the song. After all it's her band!!!

[@zer0tzer0]

It's Organized Chaos. It would be chaos if BAND-MAID weren't so tight! This is another Anime Theme Song commission for them. It's the closer form an anime called, Kengan Ashura.

[@Kevin6059]

Just when I thought I was getting this song out of my head I noticed a Champ Reaction - oh well, if you have to have something stuck in there, this is a great choice.

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Akane is the star this time, not to take anything from the others who are all performing at the highest level. The dear scruffy little genius has again written a complex piece that takes several listens before you get a handle on it. Produced for an aime and is pure perfection. Onwards and upwards.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

I awoke myself at 3am this morning for three minutes and thirty seconds of BAND-MAID bliss

[@JuanSan66]

Talking about short guitar solos. I think the girls compose the bridges as a complete construction and the bass and guitar solos and the vocal arrangements are part of a whole. If Kanami wanted longer solos she would do it herself (Blooming or Sense, for example) but she would have them inserted into longer bridges without a doubt. In a three minute song (this is an anime ending) that's unlikely.

[@InvaderZed]

Band maid songs are so dense always takes a few listens before im rocking to the bass the drums and guitar and then feel lyrics in me. So good.

[@tracigrant5130]

I love it when i can feel a bassist in my soul ❤ I'm a bit biased but i think that harmony is all because of Misa.

[@phaeron]

Make room for the drum roll queen, right? You'd think that poor kit owes her money. :)🔥 The Thunder Buddies are a nitro-injected engine that drives this song non-stop. 🤘🏻⚡ _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊

[@tommcfall1274]

BAND MAID ARE MY GODDESSES AND AKANE IS MY INSANE BEAUTIFUL DRUM GODDESS

[@gaborberkes468]

Check they Lollapalooza after party song 'Hate' I just blowing my mind...I think Kanami just brilliant...the full band as well... sometimes I just have that feeling she underrated...éves she wrote basically the songs...and she a talent obviously.

[@hiawatha.g]

Well, actually, they telegraphed it by a few days, but it's all good. Thanks for getting on it. They keep leveling up, don't they? And they were awesome from the start. It's crazy.

[@MichaelNolen]

Band Maid doing Band Maid things.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Arrgh I love that Guitar Solo Soo much especially were She Slides those Notes i dont know what that Technique is called

[@sixtofive]

I think the thing that really stands out to me after many listens and time to settle in is how at home this could be on any US rock or alternative radio station's hot list of songs. If the average person who has no idea who they are heard this it's catchy and accessible to the masses with just the right Band Maid flavor to satisfy those who already love them. I hope this next leg of the US tour is their best yet, and wonder if this song will get a US debut performance.

[@sixtofive]

@@chrisbergsten1429 Thanks! I just found out Hulu will be streaming their lollapalooza set, so maybe we'll get a fun surprise.

[@SKRooU2]

IT will never be on radio much in the USA if any at all for one reason. It is not sung in English. I told them this years ago. Every band in history that has made it big in the USA has had to sing in English. Yea they have fans in the USA but would have more if their songs were in English. They have a very small amount of USA fans compared to Japanese fans.

[@Bulbagaba992]

@@SKRooU2isn’t K-pop in wide circulation in the US? The group New Jeans played at Lollapalooza, and they had a huge crowd! I think the fans of Band-Maid who truly appreciate them don’t care if their songs are in Nihongo. Their music speak for themselves, they transcend language barriers. If they sing in English that would very much diminish their appeal. Well, that’s just my opinion.

[@lostvayne9146]

@@SKRooU2 there's no reason for them to be big in the US if they have to remove their own language and lose their identity. True fame is what destroys. Some of the best pieces of entertainment I've ever experienced tend to have smaller followings or more cult. Their catalogue speaks for itself anyways.

[@jerremylazy]

for me the whole song is supported by Akane and Miku's part (bass drum and guitar strum and chug), perfect rythm section throughout the song. and Miku's backing vocal tone push up the melody in contrast, ties the whole song together. two vocals works like guitar pickup.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! "Push the Envelope Like a Fierce Tiger"

[@RahimRahmat]

I love how you silenced yourself from talking during Kanami's solo. 😊 Now that you mentioned it, yes.... I do see the similarities to Different, even though it's .... different....

[@Matthew-yr2tk]

The number #1 reaction I wanted to hear. And you did a great job breaking it down technically and with enthusiasm. Love it!

[@RudiTheMan]

As if both MiSA and Kanami aren't hot enough, they dance in the fire,

[@SKRooU2]

Great review I had to sub, like you said there is so much going on but they have their way of making it work. GENIUS !! I want to see them when they come to Vegas. I just left a comment for this song on their page saying I would love to see a co-headline tour with them and The Warning. Did you ever see the short clip when they met? I think it was in LA. They hugged and were so excited to see each other. Really awesome !! They could film the tour and make s super cool DVD showing on stage and back stage footage with all members bringing out the best in each other. I would buy it in a heartbeat !!

[@paddyofurniture4681]

For all you reactors, this question... Do any of y'all get the Sense like I do, that Band Maid is finally truly breaking out, sorry, breaking new gate?? I see new reactors all the time now on YT, and the already on-board reactors realizing that these ladies are THE band right now, no matter how many other bands they review. Here's the thing. Band Maid has maid ( pun intended! ) their mark already, anybody who falls into their 10 yr rabbit hole will find an existing catalog of compositions 90% of the bands in the R & R Hall of Fame couldn't come close to , nor play as well live. The only thing they have lacked coming out of a small nation like Japan, is marketing and visibility. The visibility is increasing daily now it seems, yes, we have a ways to go but the momentum is positive. I would like to be a fly on the wall in the music industry I have to believe the Lolla show will contiunue to influence festival organizers to add BM and get them towards or on the top of the marquee.

[@morrykaz855]

Band-maid sound, Band-maid genre！♩.•*¨*•.¸¸🤗

[@Liddledriver]

Akane has got the chops, one of the best metal drummers ever!

[@TheEllonyme]

I enjoy the anime Kengan Ashura immensely, so this comes as a truly delightful surprise for me. I will certainly not skipping the ending for this season 2.

[@陳建仁-l7l]

Good point about solo. Nice!

[@noahtomato3515]

I’m appreciating the details now… I still think the Unseen World material is their creative peak so far. Waiting for the next big step.

[@mikeosgood3846]

Band-Maid sound is unique.. 🤘

[@neilwoodley530]

Hello from England. I'm not big on giving advice..... But. Stop vaping...google popcorn lung. You have kids...yes? Give yourself a future. The song? I am reminded of a cartoon from when I was young....mid 60's... Squiddly Diddly. A squid....6 arms (tentacles). There was an episode where he played drums. Akane plays drums like someone with six limbs...always!! Misa?...What can you say? Miku? The BACKBONE of the band. Kanami?...she is a genius. And Saiki...I just watched the Loolapalooza set. She is Fabulous!!!! One of the best performances I have ever seen. Please take my advice...and you will.. Live long and prosper. 🖖

[@fernandoloya6325]

Like your reaction Champ and Akane just went full gorilla mode love the maids forever❤

[@surfingasongwave]

I wonder if the Lollapalooza aftershow tonight will get the World Premiere performance of Shambles?

[@VegetaRabbit]

It's the ending song for "Kengan Ashura" Season 2. I liked it better than the opening song "RED" by SiM, but I'm biased towards BAND-MAID. Hopefully, it'll bring more fans to BAND-MAID. Link to opening song "RED" by SiM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gomXk62Xftpqe9k

[@lgme378]

Akane is still blowing my mind ... Notice the yellow Misa's bass guitar, I don't recall it in a M/V (Acoustic show yes)

[@albertcornett7408]

Band Maid will be live at Lollapalooza on HULU Friday at 10:45 AM pacific time live stream.

[@lkm55]

Best drummers in the world just got better

[@trfatman]

Another great Band Maid song! I need to see them live!

[@donbergeson6771]

If there is a person out there that can ever get enough Misa, I don't want to meet them. I don't need that kind of insanity in my life.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

I was Waiting for Your React to This.

[@garymerrill4244]

I think maybe they have been sitting on this for a while. MISA still has her Orange stack.

[@michaelebert9163]

Love Shambles, but I feel like the Lollapalooza version of HATE with the extended solos is by far the best new thing. It's a great audio on that performance too. Should react to that!

[@ryanbedford2985]

In a recent survey for best female drummer, Akane wasn't on the list. And it's probably because she is one of the best drummers in the world, period.

[@babiru7]

Lovin' CHAOS!!!🤘😁

[@Mojje42]

Amazing song Go Band Maid!

[@Raiden-R]

AKANE's kick drum pattern is awesome.😱😱😱

[@2006Whippet]

Can't wait to see them. Tuesday can't get here soon enough.

[@785boats]

Akane needs more bananas when she is in Gorilla mode, like that.

[@bruceveary1758]

Love it or die! Too severe? Oh, what the hell, do what you want.

[@jamesparsons9010]

Rinne has distorted vocals at the start, too.

[@thisismadness6962]

I said on Wave's channel that the.solo was abruptly short. It a few more bars would have setup the final chorus perfectly. (I would've listened to you first but Wave beat you to it.)

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Finally SOMEONE Pointing Out that this Song is kinda Like Different i mean the Song.

[@skrrytch]

Hi there. I just reviewed at most all of your past band maid reaction again including Band Maiko and Cluppo. Then I searched for your Sayonakidori reaction: Is it really the true that you didn't react to the accoustic version of that song? So sad😅

[@TheChampOfMedium]

We actually recently did this on the Gaijin Guys Patreon 🤪

[@zzzthaoster]

This is a badass doing!

[@herbpoints]

✨🤘🥰🤘

[@reesereese2524]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@crabuki1273]

What is "Sai and Kyo?" Because it's a lot like one of the funny live moments they had for Saiki's Japanese word of the day, where the crowd hijacked it and made "Saiko" into two words.

[@2010winter100able]

Saiko means "HIGHEST".Saikyo means "STRONGEST".

[@crabuki1273]

@@2010winter100able Thank you!

[@zabriabubakar5982]

This song is a bit similar to their old song Shake That.....

[@chakouyang2545]

Who said rock music is dead

[@GabePhenex]

Stoner Metal🤘🏻

[@sewthuis9659]

ur off

[@lurkmerchant]

So far, I'm not digging it because it's a very J-anime type song, which is what it's for. Intro reminds me of Freezer, melody reminds me of Sense, I'll and some other songs. I'm happy that everyone seems to be loving this. 😊