BAND-MAID / Thrill (スリル) (Official Live Video) Reaction | Metal Musician Reacts

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[@zelbinian]

And part of the reason why the guitars sound better is MIKU! That guitar isn't just a necklace anymore, no no, she's playing that thing and it sound fucking great. Just having her play during that little bridge from the riff to the verse during the intro already makes the song so much better.

[@sugoruyo]

Sounds pretty awesome at the start of Kanami’s solo too.

[@thedocofrock1890]

i think that saiki's voice is peaking now because she is so smooth and in key like i've never heard. this thrill just kicks ass

[@sixtofive]

It's fun to see all the parts where Miku is actually playing along competently where she was just holding the guitar in the original mv. She has come a long way in her guitar journey. With a teacher like Kanami I'm not surprised.

[@darkchiron]

All the ladies have been working so hard at improving. This release is wonderful if for nothing else than to just show off how much they've improved since this song's initial release. Especially from the vocals side of things. Saiki and Miku are both so much improved.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I have to say, although I don't understand much Japanese, I love Saiki's speaking voice. It's slow and so sultry, with what seems like a husky quality. I love Kanami's too, very cute and Akane speaks like her drumming, very fast.

[@JerryGoNuts]

I always have new-comers listen to the original "Thrill" MV, so everyone can see how much BAND-MAID has improved -- especially when the new-comers watch a live video afterwards. They always get blown away.

[@jamie4993]

I particularly love the sass that Saiki delivers her vocals with. So much attitude and the song is better for it.

[@Gavrev]

The one thing I noticed about this was the maturity in the sound and swagger, the years between the video and here in the now.. In fairness Misa did change up her bass solo part a little..

[@prateekbanerjee2294]

Exactly. As if it wasn't groovy enough, she made it even more groovy close to the end, the third slap sequence to be exact, and then she slightly delayed the hammer-ons

[@TomClark-Futoura]

A couple of inadvertent things happen when Miku stops playing to sing (I say inadvertent because it originally happened - as seen in the 2014 Thrill vid -- when she was not capable of doing both at the same time): 1) It leaves space for her and Saiki's vocals, and 2), it brings a dynamic to the music that wouldn't be there if she played across her singing parts. Of course now, as she's gotten better, she plays many times while singing. But this unintentional yet great intuitive rhythm guitar technique of when to stop and come back in adds a dynamic that is now part of Band-Maid's signature live sound. Thanks Champ, for covering this important, awesome Band of Maids!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

😉🤙🏼

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@curtisrrobles7885 🍻👊

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@TomClark-Futoura KANPAI!!! Drinking Suntory-Toki whiskey right now. Wooo Hooo!!!

[@prutgardin666]

In Mexico this song is known as EL RIFF ;) hehe

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Cool to know 🤙🏼

[@ChronoFalco]

I can hear Miku just fine in the studio version. This version of thrill isn't as overly polished, but is better because of it.

[@Youtubegoatt]

Can you checkout jealousy by nick nittoli

[@thunderchild7137]

All points accepted and agreed with. But. This is seven plus years on and quite frankly the first MV was I believe a make or break chance that didn't have the complete support of their original record company. They are now so much more mature and so much more confident in their performing. I give them props for continuing to get better with experience.

[@stups9975]

Yeah I like this live version better than the studio recording. The vocals sound better and the guitars seem to have more punch.

[@thissailorja]

Anyone else want to hear Mincho's "Hey!"?

[@waynebenedict4609]

This is the first song I heard from Band-Maid! It's better now, live, with Miku actually playing her guitar now! I think Miku had a hand in the lyrics, who else would put Pigeon in a song? Love this version 😍!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 agree

[@patron40silver]

The original Thrill video was like a Wendy's double stack. This live version is a quad with fries and a frosty. Double the beef.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

KANPAI!!! 🥃

[@falconsooner]

Besides Warning...the lives you have left are Cross and Choooose Me. Cross is way underrayed. Key changes and classic Kanami shredding through the chorus. IMO the Choose Me MV is better. The live is from same show as Screaming so harder to hear Kanami. Easier to hear MV. Plus MV looks great. Part of it is in black and white. Saiki looks amazing. Choose Me is the most popular song by ou haven't reacted to. Their most listened to song on Spotify. But don't overlook Cross.

[@iQiLefty]

I remember last time that Thrill got me curious about them, and Dice got me hooked, then the rest is history 🥰🥰🥰

[@laughingbuddha2948]

Don't forget the powerful chugging freight train that makes this song move. Akane/Misa.

[@Dtagcity]

This is definitely better. Saiki’s growls, the extended solos and just the vibe they’re giving off is so much more refined and mature here. You can literally feel how relaxed they’re playing this. I honestly never liked Thrill, among the few BM tracks that I often skip but this right here is a mainstay in my playlists. Hope they release their newer versions too on Spotify.

[@ramair3judge]

Miku decided not to add her signature "Hey" at the end of Saiki's lines though. Maybe if there was an audience, they would have done that. I like both versions. Simple and easy to sing along to.

[@peterwilliams6289]

You can see Kanami add it the first time, but I think her mike was off - anyway, she didn't persist.

[@JuanSan66]

Thicker version with two guitars.

[@falagar4567]

Can't wait to see your reaction to the "before Thrill" BAND-MAID. I have a feeling you will enjoy it.

[@rubyvolt]

Watch Akane's eyes as MISA is doing her thing. She rolls her eyes!!! Its hilarious.

[@TheChampOfMedium]

Dude i saw that and was wondering why lol mad funny

[@busser649]

I was going to mention this exact same thing, because you can see her do this exact same thing in a couple other videos.

[@MetalZelda32]

Probably bc everyone's sticking with the original arrangement and then Misa comes in and says 'fuck that' and switches it up lol

[@SocialNetwooky]

not only Miku's vocals, but you know ... the guitar Miku is *actually* playing instead of just faking it hard :) Also It's nice that "Hey" is missing somehow. But yeah ... it's a walk in the park for them. Nothing to challenge any of the girls and it kind of shows.

[@tedmaire1599]

I definitely got the impression that they could play it in their sleep and were a little bit bored by the fact that there's nothing challenging in it for them... and that's what I read into Akane's eye roll... Misa added just a little bit to the base solo and Akane was just like, "Yeah, still not a challenge. You can do more."

[@jaygonzales7198]

Kanami did not do the slide on her guitar at the end of the song like she did do in the video.love this live version as well

[@mohcinnesruob9658]

i think Misa added something to her solo :!! you were talking during this part .

[@perrinklumpp4664]

It is really nice to hear the modern Band Maid doing an old friend live. I would love to hear what Kanami and Miku would do with a re-imagining of this song. I know they didn't write it so hearing them re-do it would be awesome. On a different note, I have heard that they have played this song blindfolded. I don't know if this is true or not, but I love the mental image.

[@sevier992]

I'mma new subscriber love maid🔥

[@hiawatha.g]

Kanami and MISA both changed up their solos. The whole thing feels like a different song, much heavier.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤙🏼

[@ShikataGaNai100]

I don't know if anyone else notices, but Miku's vocal range is from 2nd Alto to 2nd Soprano. Her high (head voice) range is great, but so is her diaphragm voice...very versatile...not as powerful as Saiki, but a much wider range.

[@GeographRick]

Misa added a little. Her base solo is slightly more complex with a few added notes within it. Other than that, its similar but better than the original recording.

[@SPERanger]

The little something is MISA’s solo. It’s not longer but she changes it a bit probably cuz the old one puts her to sleep lol. Also thanks for talking about that end of kanami solo. I don’t have musician ears but I’m pretty sure there’s no missing notes on the recording and it always stuck out to me on this live performance. Not sure which I prefer but 100 percent this video as a whole outshines the original MV.

[@rmdcade1717]

I feel like Kanami had some struggle moments in both of the first two pandemic online concerts. :(

[@neilyamashita2426]

❤ the chunky sound!👍

[@bishopsteiner7134]

Well, Misa added to her Bass Solo about the 1/2-2/3 point. Not 10)% sure but I think Micho mighta adlibbed some more notes in the solo too, but might also just be in her case you could actually finally hear the whole thing, so could be wrong.

[@markbaker8255]

The heavier distortion is from Miku who is actually now playing on this song. Original MV she couldn't play guitar. Listen to Miku shred behind Kanami's solo after MISA solo

[@Badllamah]

Speaking of Mikus' lead part in this version, I don't speak a lick of Japanese, but I am willing to bet that in the original MV she didn't sing "A pigeon traces and arc in the shrunken sky" ... LOL. And I think this version sounds heavier as well with the addition of her guitar playing, and not the Rickenbacker Necklace.

[@falagar4567]

They added the lyrics to the original as well. You can check it out.

[@thomasrotweiler]

Well that's what the english translation says on the official MV.

[@tinyhato]

Champ and Band-Maid is like peanut butter and chocolate. If you want to hear more Saiki doing background, try "Beauty and the Beast" from the same album. It's a bit of early Band-Maid craziness. 95+ percent of all their songs are on Spotify if you ever want to react to something. ps nice editing my dude.

[@thesuperdak7224]

Don't worry, we'll ass all the speachifying you want!

[@einherjar8147]

I'm with you. "Thrill" isn't in the top half of B-M songs for me. I hardly ever play it with intent. That said, this live version is significantly better than the MV.

[@ben_dornie]

Your thoughts about Miku's vocals during this made me wonder if you'd done a reaction to a live performance where Miku is doing the lead vocals? I've had a quick look and can't see that you have, so I would encourage you to add that to your future reaction list! :) There was a live video of Rock in Me at Zepp Tokyo that had been uploaded from one of their live DVDs by a fan, but it doesn't seem to be on KZbin at present (probably copyright claimed). However there is a very good fancam video of the song from Hamburg in 2019 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGaXd52FbNJobJo). Although not an official video, it's filmed very close to the band so, for this video, it's fascinating to see the performance and mannerisms of Miku and the other 3 members on stage at the time. You should definitely watch it even if you don't react to it!

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

I love this song, was first song I heard from them and I fell in love! Now, they have grown so much, especially Miku guitar playing, that they made this even better! I do miss the "Hey!" but Miku playing adds so much more to this song!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@David-yt6kp]

Band-Maid is at their absolute best in front of a live audience, just like any other band. Virtual concerts just don't have that exchange of energy in both directions that encourages additions and improvisations into the music.

[@armynurseboy]

Virtual concerts feel like a dress rehearsal to me.

[@fedogma8407]

Like you, I think this would have been a great song to change up a bit with extended solos, maybe a call-response bass/guitar solo or even let Miku throw is a short solo. It is nice to see that Miku is actually playing rhythm guitar since in the original video it was just adornment. Miku was certainly the least talented musician when this band was formed yet it was her vision and persistence as a spokesperson that gave us one of the best bands in the rock genre. I grew up listening to the rock gods so I am comparing them to the Who, Hendrix, the Stones, Cream, Zeppelin etc. To be honest Miku can come across as a bit of an air-head in interviews (and I would not have her change because she is adorable) but in one interview, I believe it was Kanami who said Miku thinks like a middle age man as a compliment to her focus. Once upon a time a little pigeon in Japan had a dream and who would have ever thought that a group of Japanese women dressed in maid outfits that can outplay most musicians would have been the end result. When I was listening to the rock gods as a teenager I would have laughed at the thought.

[@2abug]

2:31 why they keep turning off Kanami's mic all the time? She wants to participate with her cute little voice. Poor Mincho 😞

[@PinD-PANIC]

She is actually a really good singer. Find Puzzle Live here on Champ's channel.

[@2abug]

@@PinD-PANIC I know, that’s why I want to hear her more behind the microphone

[@thomasrotweiler]

I miss the pick slide at the end :(

[@tigertide55]

I do love this song. Though musically it is far simpler than their other stuff, that’s why it works. Really clean, great riff, great creativity with that bridge. Kanami’s guitar here reminds me a bit of Mike Tremonti and early Creed days when they first came out. You know… when they emerged from the boy band era and made rock cool again before we all started hating Scott Stapp for being a jackass.

[@wolfscoat6207]

WHERE WAS THE "HEY"? I see the lip movement of Kanami, but I hear nothing. And where was the slide at the end?

[@thissailorja]

Its darker, gritter and much less pop sounding and i fucking love it!

[@robwebnoid5763]

The first time I saw Thrill Live a month ago when it released, I noticed how Miku (my stan) seemed bored & out of it when she softly said the "break new gate" at the start. Compare the 2014 MV version of that quote. Idk, it was just odd. She also did not sing her iconic "Hey" in places where they should be. Also miss Kanami's fret slide screech at the end. But overall a good live version.

[@madsstavang]

Kanami does a small "... hey" into the microphone, but for some reasons it is not audible.

[@ProsperoFinch]

I’ve heard that she was apparently very sick/ill during the filming of this okyu-ji

[@robwebnoid5763]

@@madsstavang ... Didn't know that, thanks.

[@robwebnoid5763]

​@@ProsperoFinch ... Awww poor Miku, makes me want to have been there to spoon-feed her chicken ramen soup, heh.

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Miku and Saiki said they were training more on their vocals and techniques. Love the react as usual. Long Live the PO! By the champ you're missing glory from band maid reaction collection

[@dusterrant9332]

Still never understand why so many people want to start people off with Thrill. I think its an underwhelming song in comparison to a lot of their other stuff that's available and I don't think it's very indicative of their sound anymore. Sorry to all you diehard Thrill fans out there :( I still enjoy this song, don't get me wrong, I just think it's probably lower tier of their catalogue at this point. Looking forward to your live Warning reaction. Would still really love to see you react to either Start Over or Endless Story.

[@ytnamax]

The only thing I prefer in original music video is the Kanami`s outfit - she was much much more sexier there. Also she moves there really cool.

[@OscarGonzalez-hd4hp]

Saludos, Great reaction as always, I think you have not reacted to the songs of Miku singing alone, TIME and Rock in me, I hope you can, thanks

[@ki5085]

A new song is coming out soon. It seems that Band-Maid is writing the theme song for the e-sports tournament to be held in July. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZrViZV4qJV-o7c

[@Keithymac1]

The live recordings i have heard of Thrill were from back around the time when Saiki was having trouble with her vocal chords and she struggled with the high note in the chorus which made me cringe waiting for that note, wondering if she was going to hit it or not. But this live version Saiki nailed the vocals.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@crabuki1273]

There he is. They sometimes seem... unenthused by this song? Going through the motions for the fans? I dunno, might just be me. This is definitely better than the MV for MISA. Seems just barely in Saiki's live range, so probably not a lot of fun for her. For them it must be like going back through a tutorial level on a game after defeating the Big Boss. HUGE PROPS to whoever edited this for the bowdowdow feature on you near the end, I cackled!

[@2abug]

I prefer this version than the MV. Everyone is adding something new to the song. I don't feel they are on automatic mode, they are just playing this song like it should be played. There is no audience so it seems a little less fun

[@SPERanger]

I’m not sure what you are comparing this to but I think it’s an overall difference between their online okyujis and audience performances. I’ve watched all onlines since they started and I never thought they seeme unenthusiastic except for some moments. HOWEVER when I go back and watch one where they are in front of a crowd, even a small one, my god they were so full of life. But as for performing thrill in general, I dunno hard to say if they do like playing it or not.

[@PinD-PANIC]

@@SPERanger Someone just uploaded "Smile" ... albeit against the rules, but I had an opportunity to watch it in something other than a reaction video. The girls play that with so much emotion compared to this. I appreciate the "MIKU part" and MISA spicing up her solo. Saiki seems to be the only one here who is really into it. Just my perspective.

[@crabuki1273]

@@SPERanger Just comparing it mainly to how they play newer songs, but also older ones. Freedom never looks like this, for example.

[@SPERanger]

@@crabuki1273 true, freedom is consistently one they are always enthusiastic about!

[@stephenriggs8177]

It was Freedom, where Miku took the second verse. I don't know if having Kanami at her feet made her uncomfortable, or what, but she definitely came accross as just wanting to get the vocal part over with. It's a shame, because Freedom was one of her first lyrics, so you'd think she'd really enjoy singing it.

[@ChronoFalco]

Didn't Miku forget her line and just repeated the prior one?

[@tedmaire1599]

The story I've seen is that she messed it up during a live once and now ever since then Kanami (or sometimes all of them) stare at her while she sings it just to really ramp up the pressure and see if she'll mess it up again.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Kanami Solo is better here then in the MV sounds a bit more full of the Emotions. It doesnt sound just Shredded down. Ya know

[@spinnymathingy3149]

I have been waiting in anticipation for a new version of this great song, I was disappointed, it’s almost the same as the album version, I was hoping for an updated version to showcase how their skills have grown over the years, I really would have loved a wild bass solo, and a tear-ass guitar solo, a little improv maybe 🤔

[@greylocke100]

Did they slow this one down a bit? It sounds just a hint slower than the MV.

[@mickyart]

Yeah Miku had a hard time to be able to sing "Sayonakidori"... Kanami pushing her voice to the limits (as she seems to do even with Saiki... just listen to "Can't Live Without You")... to the point where Miku thought she couldn't hit those notes, but then she did... So she must have had some really "heavy work-out" and probably why she gained more "muscle" now... I tell you, the think I'm waiting for, sooner or later, is some surprising leads out of Miku's fingers. As always, my thoughts on Band-Maid leads me always to "how could this band happen?" ... and my conclusion is that Band-Maid is one of those bands that each individual's personality is a key element for the sticking together and moving forward and growing better and better... no one is "too-much-of-a-rock-star" here, they are so good because they are together...

[@xagorvangard]

I maybe in the minority but I prefer the original MV. It's hard to dismiss the very first song that I fell in love with B-M. I do have to add that I appreciate the little tweaks they did on this version show's their maturity. However, I still like the original as is. Nothing can replace that. Classic.

[@PinD-PANIC]

Nope, I am with you. Original MV when you could see the excitement in their eyes.

[@xagorvangard]

@@PinD-PANIC Glad to know I'm not alone. I know they didn't write the song themselves. But, this is the song and MV the got them noticed for a reason. It was simple but yet it captivated a lot of people. It was just a great song overall.

[@sugoruyo]

This is better just because of how much dirtier everything sounds.

[@xsteveconwayx]

This whole album is my least favorite album of theirs. I don’t listen to it much. It’s just not as dynamic as anything after it. But this live version is much, much better than the album version. I don’t know why. It just has more confidence behind it.

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

I'm a die hard B-M fan, but this is the only video that I don't like. It's like the maids are on idle. It lacks the joy that they normally have and give out. This is professionals doing their job. It's not the B-M I love. OK! Kill me!