Band-Maid - "Turn Me On" - First Reaction

[@lakenneth374]

Red Rose Miku, Sept. 14, 2017, interview: At the Band forming nobody in our band had done "Hard Rock" so we had started without knowing anything - we have grown greatly musically as a Band.

[@lakenneth374]

Misa, Bass Player: I played piano till 6th grade, then started playing guitar from 1st year junior high, and I was a vocal/guitar when I was 1st year high school. At 2nd year high school, a senior student asked me to join their band as a bassist. I was interested in playing bass, so I decided to join the band as a bassist.

[@fatcatzero118]

You got to say Miku is so cute when she says "You are so special".

[@EliseAutoXr]

This is one of the songs that caught my attention... a few years ago, love it! Looks like you have not reacted to Clang yet ... I think you will like it (well, like all Band-Maid songs). Thanks for the reaction.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I know you and your viewers will continue to enjoy all the Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and 2018 ZEPP concert performances - about 50 songs! They hold some of the best songs and recordings of Band-Maid. (Found on YT, bili website, bandmaidprime, early reactor vids, and on CD's/DVD's). 2016-2018 was during Band-Maid's less progressive / more classic hard rock period and it's well worth experiencing -- like Turn Me On was! Thx, John!

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Thanks for the info!

[@dazedandconfused318]

I glad I'm not the only one who hears the late 60's / early 70's familiarity in their music. I feel it but usually can't quite relate it to anything specifically. Thanks for the great breakdown.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Bass in this is pure 70s funk.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Mincho's lead guitar, especially the solo, is vintage Joe Perry circa '77.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

lotsa 70s/80s rock vibes in their songs

[@roqy]

They suck you in with familiarity and nostalgia, then chew you up and spit you out because their magic has teeth.

[@akatzukianlun]

Its the way you explain things make me hit that subscribe button like a flash of lightning..lol.. Btw thank you again for this ❤❤

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Thank you for watching - and for the sub!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Great catch, John, on Miku. I have one: A couple of inadvertent things happens when Miku stops playing to sing leads or backup vocals. I say inadvertent because it originally happened in the early days of Band-Maid (like Thrill) 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 pretty damn great, she plays many times while singing. But this unintentional rhythm guitar drop-out adds a dynamic, especially when she comes back in, that she still employs and is now part of Band-Maid's signature "live" sound. Since Kanami still plays her guitar parts when recording, you don't hear it as much as with their live performances. I actually prefer the dropped guitar because it reduces the wall of sound that can occur when 2-4 "full-on Kanami" guitar parts are in play on their albums.

[@steveroe3887]

Thesaurus meanings. Dynamic. Innovative. Creative. Expressive. Rebellious. Influential. (see Band maid)

[@brunobryant4846]

😁👍🍻

[@me262a1]

I was one off the rail at their show in Minneapolis, right between MISA and Miku. Miku had that Zemaitis chuggin' hard all night long. She's a top tier rockstar in my book. MISA, well she is just on another level.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Also, great point on the Pigeon. If you focus in the left instead of the right, for this concert especially, it really shows what Miku is contributing with that Zemaitis

[@Glenner7]

Never apologize - you always have some interesting things to say about Band-Maid and their wondrous song/performance structure.

[@785boats]

Yep. Always teaching us something.

[@baboquivari108jmjm]

FYI - the song right after this is the original live version of "Don't You Tell Me" which was the forerunner to the lastest version from Yokohama Arena ('23). The two are very similar but there are a couple slight differences. The '18 version was an epic masterpiece, the '23 version made it legendary. 🤘 Rock Candy 🤘

[@Big_Al_63]

What you were talking about is the main reason why I love BAND-MAID! The music is familiar and yet amazingly different. The way they can sound familiar and different at the same time, the way they are fearless to try different styles of play and mix match sub-genres. I hate making this comparison more than you know, the creativity, reminds me of The Beatles. I love The Beatles and almost feal the comparison is sacrilege but I can't listen to BAND-MAID and not think it.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

In several of my videos I have talked about the similarity in songwriting. So, you're not alone!

[@mishi586]

In my head it's The Beatles - Led Zeppelin - Pink Floyd - Band Maid.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Gorilla really in the jungle in this one. 🦍🥁🍌

[@Lillywhite]

Love the solo in this one.

[@hiawatha.g]

This song really packages so much of what makes each member of the band indispensable. Miku's genius in knowing they needed Saiki really pays off here: Few songs show off their complementarity better than this--Saiki's power and edge, and Miku's sweet, adorable tone in counterpoint, is just perfect. And of course the song just bangs.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Well said!

[@HG-kr5dc]

MIKU is often underrated because the other members are monster class, but they add a little spicy flavor with their guitars and sweet cream on top with their vocal harmonies.　　When I started the band, I had never even touched a guitar, and now I have grown a lot as a rhythm guitarist.　　All members of BAND-MAID are very hard workers and are constantly evolving.　Now it is hard to imagine the BAND-MAID sound without MIKU.　On stage, he becomes a clown and makes the audience laugh.　As a fan, I hope that BAND-MAID will grow bigger and better.

[@kan5372]

I completely agree. To be honest, in the beginning of BAND-MAID, I thought that MIKU-chan was not necessary because she did not contribute much to the performance. However, seeing how all the members of BAND-MAID are the main characters and how MIKU-chan has grown in response to that, I have come to like them more and more. I will continue to support the still unfinished BAND-MAID.🤘

[@HG-kr5dc]

@@kan5372 MIKU is the most adorable rock star.

[@TJtube5539]

I heard Chicago when you heard Cream. Ensemble sounds meticulously organized even for a solo part, as always, and the band looks enjoying team efforts towards perfection that fascinates us. Your reaction brought me such a thought on weekend coffee. Arigato!

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Rock on!

[@britwill72jp]

I love their mid-tempo songs like this because Kanami's guitar solo really shines. Take Me Higher, Puzzle, Fate, Spirit, Matchless Gum, Manners, etc. Love your analysis too!

[@robertfournier2804]

Now this is good old fashion 70's rock with a fresh twist of Kanami style rock. She is brilliant 🎸🙂☮️🇨🇦

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Thanks for another great analysis. I have zero musical knowledge. You always help me enjoy the music even more.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

BANGER! That is all...Po 🕊

[@brunobryant4846]

I swear that Misa doesn't have speakers in her bass cabinet instead she has a couple of very fcken angry mountain lions. What a band Po 👍🍻

[@frankandre4385]

Mountain lions...or a couple flatulent members of the Po Boys ! 🍻😲

[@GaryHolloway-810]

When she needs them to roar they sure do ROAR :)

[@brunobryant4846]

@@GaryHolloway-810 MISA MISA MISA 👍🍻

[@BM4-Life]

Please do a reaction to *Puzzle Acoustic* Zepp Tokyo 2018, Great Reaction

[@me262a1]

Why you want to make him cry! LOL 😆😆🤘

[@BM4-Life]

@@me262a1 Have you seen his reaction to anemone might as well complete the circle ☺

[@dennisthemenace671]

One of my favorite BAND-MAID songs .

[@Bekka_Noyb]

ditto! ♥

[@MusicMike747]

Band Maid will deliver a riff that normal bands would’ve just stuck some chords around, have the lead guitarist stick a flashy solo on top of and call it a day. I’m still searching for a way to describe the changes, transitions, and unexpected things they stuff into each song. That “journey” you highlighted 🤷🏻

[@Bekka_Noyb]

One of my fave BM songs! Was fortunate enough to see their concert with The Warning in Tokyo a few days ago. Was amazing! dbl ♥

[@ziggyphoto]

Mr. Rock Candy, never apologize for breaking down or tearing apart a Band-Maid song. As a non musician, I learn quite a bit from your breakdowns and hear things in the songs I’ve never heard before. More Band-Maid please.

[@polskabob359]

My favorite band maid songs are always the ones where miku n psyche form po!tron

[@BMCanuck]

Nice reaction RC! Enjoy how you ALWAYS point out something new in your analyses which gives new life to songs even after 100s of listens . Also loved Miku's vocal parts that are more prominent in the live version. 😁💯

[@howardbrown911]

Well said Mr. Rock!!!! What is there left to say about them? Supreme or superb is as good as it can get and after that it has been said! Great reaction! I loved the analysis in your reaction. I'm a subscriber now and looking forward to a great journey with you and some more Band Maid maybe!!!

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Thank you!

[@thedocofrock1890]

great song from my favorite cd of theirs ' domination'. and akane still has the tiny hat ! i miss it. along with kanami's killer legs.

[@ericdarlington2332]

❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Akane !!!💘when you run out of words go back to the old ones that was Groovy Man ..... lol

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Far Out!

[@me262a1]

Outa sight!! nyuk, nyuk.

[@waynebenedict5785]

I heard Black Sabbath right off the bat! Great song!

[@miqoto]

Great work on the breakdowns. They always hide some great tidbits in their work

[@bocatampere]

Great breakdown. Thank you 😊 They are just 🔥❤️

[@DougguoD]

0:34 You're kinda lucky you found it (if you found it on KZbin) as they keep removing it 😼

[@grahamreed8774]

Prefer Kanami's solos from the period- Less speed more quality. That first section with Kanami was so Black Sabbath. Did Kanami's solo somehow dropped in to a Minor scale near the end? Miku has the best teacher, who knows what she wants from an accompanying guitarist.

[@cholatse6745]

„Less speed more quality??? Define quality. I assume you just confuse with „my personal taste and bias“ with quality.

[@bobmorr2892]

Incredible musicians, but to me the music is annoying especially the singing. Sorry ladies nothing personal.