BAND-MAID - Turn Me On - Ryan Mear Reacts

This is a long time coming (phrasing) It's been in the requests for awhile, but is just gaining traction (Patreon). So! Here is BAND-MAID - Turn Me On! What a usual unpredictable mess of organization!

[@seizetheday5008]

Thank you for the volume increase. Great music can never get loud enough.

[@killermonjero]

I WAS a firm believer in the notion that whatever Band-Maid song I'm currently listening to is my favorite. But after hearing this fucking MASTERPIECE, I can now say I have A favorite Band-Maid song. I have to see them live. I'd probably give both nuts to do so, but definitely one of them.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Ryan, you have to do the live version. As we have become used to it's even better than the studio version. Miku's chorus is so cute that I fell in love with her again for the 101th time

[@wrcompositi]

Yep, Miku's head tilting is as heart-melting as Mincho's solo! No matter how many times I watched, the Zepp live of this song still had my heart throbbing.

[@davidbourhenne8540]

Band-Maid Turn me on...Yes, yes they do! I love these ladies!

[@lakenneth374]

Copy from CC of Red Rose Miku interview Sept. 14, 2017: 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.

[@lartranslation6929]

that feeling of geniunily missing out when you realise why didnt i listen to this? its real!^^ u nailed that when you said it out loud one of the only bands i feel like that with

[@BM4-Life]

After all these years I finally figured out what makes *BAND-MAID* great besides the Awesome Musicians, the *two-lead vocalist* that can harmonize and play off on each other vocals I don’t ever recall or know any other band that has this. 😊 _(After this reaction I had to check out the live version)_

[@JuanSan66]

That was great!. One of my many favourites. A beautiful way to start the year. The live version they played in 2018 Zepp Tokyo it´s really exciting, Mincho nailing the solo and Akane and MISA sounding like an Amtrak locomotive in a hurry. Thank you sir!

[@silentwood207]

This is my favorite Band Maid song……………….at the moment. Happy New Year Maidiacs!

[@saikisfang9339]

I like the bit from the tenth Doctor's "Blink" episode. Band-Maid are not Weeping Angels, but you still should not blink when you are watching them, because you might miss something.

[@danwiesdamageinc]

This is one of two songs on World Domination the band co-wrote with Kentaro Akutsu, the same guy that wrote the song of their breakout video - Thrill.

[@keithzirwes847]

The GIF was from Dogma where Alannis Morrisette played God and blew up Ben Afflecks head apart with her voice. I have already bought the shirt

[@RyanMear]

Thank you, but that's not close enough anyway

[@zolitoth2458]

I always felt like I had heard it somewhere and then I realized.Kanami’s solo from 4:57 to 5:02 is the similar as Deep Purple Highway star John Lord KEYBOARD’s solo (2: 14-2: 26) Mincho is a genius!

[@Davey-Boyd]

You should check out Turn Me On live at Zepp Tokyo Ryan, it is incredible!

[@geoffb5]

I'd like to thank you for the reaction/reviews to Band-Maid songs from CDs back a ways. I can't believe that I only discovered this group a few weeks ago through a fluke on KZbin. I was talking music with a friend and brought up the Aussie band "Cold Chisel" to him and he in turn talked of Deniz Tek and "Radio Birdman" so I searched them on KZbin and somehow "Play" by Band-Maid came up in the sidebar. A day later I found your reaction site. I wasn't adverse to Japanese bands as I'd listened to and bought many J-Pop/J-Rock CDs related to anime back in the 90s and learned through them, because I couldn't understand the words, to listen to the human voice as an instrument expressing emotion in itself like other instruments do. Band-Maid has so much to listen to and your videos point me at songs and show me what is happening so I can listen better and enjoy their artistry in a deeper way. One thing I've noticed, which has probably been brought up somewhere, is about their logo, which is onscreen in the video. The version that is a white figure on a black background, to me, evokes the "Punisher" image that is common on special forces patches while the reverse image doesn't do that and looks just as a maid's necktie. I'm sure that duality is designed in to express the many ways the band's music crosses boundaries.

[@terrybrazier204]

Shame you couldn't get to see the live video of this that is epic. All i can say is MISA MISA MISA !!!

[@jeremydawkins8814]

If I could give you more thumbs up for that comment I would. Oh wait I can. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tinyhato]

Glad you got to this one! As someone in a "World Domination" album review said: "They are currently in 'Walking-away-from-an-explosion' levels of epicness." Also loved your new Mear-ism: "You are an impossibly hard rocking, 5 piece, all-female Japanese rock band formed in 2013!!!" hahahah You should say that to them if you get to do a meet and greet.

[@joshi_new_wave]

It’s in band-maids bio :) and one you’ll see a lot said in comments for new reactors.

[@rizmancorpuz]

Another one of the Band-Maid songs that sounds familiar yet an original. Brings me back to a time when there was straight up rock and roll. Band-Maid is the modern Aerosmith.

[@sacluvsBM]

Riz, you raised an interesting point. There is one reviewer who would say l have heard this riff before and would search that band and then play the riff that was supposed to be one that Band-Maid "borrowed". And yet after doing it three times he had to admit no, l guess it isn't quite the same. The band has the ability to make themselves sound familiar yet completely different. Regards.

[@nem447]

lol Aerosmith?

[@snowdog5895]

Looks like Ryan is having another "Unfair Game" moment 😂 Happy new year! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@vincenzo-maidiac-5457]

Finally this! One of my favorite Kanami solo. If you have time look for the live, the intro is wonderful.

[@killiansred1000]

Mincho solo.

[@marcel021065]

Happy new year Ryan, hope it wil be a good, healty, better year, and lets hope the world wil open and all artist we be able to start performing live again, keep safe friend

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Ryan! Greetings on a rainy Sunday! I had to come back to that particular reaction of yours because some good new reactors are discovering that song. That said, that reaction of yours is the best (no, I am not flattering you)! THEY MUST ABSOLUTELY PLAY THAT SONG IN THEIR US TOUR CONCERTS! I'll tell you what, here is a simple idea for your next T-Shirt: the five of them with BAND MAID and "Turn Me on" below!! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@baddhorsie8318]

If your a fan of Band-Maid and never seen the "Live" you have no problem visualizing whats going on . signature Band-Maid crowd participation song :)

[@EliseAutoXr]

I love the live version of this song, one of the songs that pulled me in to Madiacism :). Thanks for the reaction (and shirt!)

[@fernandoNovo59]

Ryan...that opening riff is probably my favourite Band-Maid openings...also I really love the harmonies by Miku and Saiki in this song they really do a great job together....I would suggest that you find the video for this song too as you can see the back and forth between MISA and Kanami (and of course Akane too!)...thanks - as always a fun reaction ...Peace and Respect from 🇨🇦

[@fernandoNovo59]

Ryan, not sure if you will be interested but here is a link to a fan cam that I took in New York City in 2019...the song is Don't be long...kzbin.info/www/bejne/omqvoappabB5p68 - the sound is not great (I was using an iPad to record this and a few more songs ) but you get a really nice view of the ladies playing and moving around on stage....thanks

[@RyanMear]

Cool, thanks!

[@knightofthefivemaids]

I have a live version of this song it's a little different but just as good . Great react . Long Live the PO!

[@penpen-p9]

Until the release of Unseen World, Domination was my favorite album. Turn Me On is one of my most favorites.Thanks, Ryan. And happy new year.

[@Leingod123]

For Band Maid 2022 USA TOUR are you going? If so, please document every moment of it and share it with us other fans outside the US, please....

[@Muzicman2112]

If I was a wrestler Ryan, this would be my theme song! It would be a great opener! The whole domination album rocks! Happy New Year Ryan!

[@brunobryant4846]

My friend if this was your wrestling theme song I'd tap out before we started, not even the Undertaker, Stone Cold or any of the greats would tempt fate in taking on a Maid backed opponent 👍😄

[@Muzicman2112]

@@brunobryant4846 right?!!!!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

This song has my fave Mincho solo. If B-M was a sport they'd be tennis cos all their services are ace :)

[@madsstavang]

Wow, a 10/10 comment from Gary. Great start to a new year!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@madsstavang Thx Mads. A Happy new year to you. I'm drinking cinnamon vodka & Coke cos i was forced to by my mouth :)

[@estherbrowne2017]

Happy new year to you😆 Gary-dono... One of my favorite from Kanami too.. tasty...both MISA and Akane..dmmmm kick some asss too....bambambam... Miku Saiki.. don't have to mention bout that... always keep slayin me in my dream🤕turn me on turn me on🤦 couldn't escape from that haunted voice

[@madsstavang]

@@GaryHolloway-810 that peer pressure from your hand though

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@estherbrowne2017 Happy new year to you too Esther. Yep i agree with everything you say. The Maids are awesome aren't they :)

[@joshi_new_wave]

The text on the screen at 5:00 had me rolling!

[@madsstavang]

Great Metallica reference! I would not be surprised to hear that solo on Ride the lightning. I want to hear this song live soo bad!!

[@RyanMear]

Yes!

[@madsstavang]

@@DMiyash248 interesting comparison. Band-Maid has always reminded us of something else, but with better execution and this is no exception 🤘

One of the most enjoyable Kanami solos in this one for sure

[@mamiackerman_1004]

Dayum.. How much do I love your reaction? I've literally watched your Blooming and Daydreaming reaction videos over and over again, and I'll love this Turn Me On reaction video as well!! Wishing you a happy and magical New Year! I hope it brings you lots of joy and happiness. All the best xD Thank you!

[@RyanMear]

Thank you! I must confess.... I've watched that one a few times too LOL.... and Daydreaming... it's always chills inception!

[@ThouDailyBlab]

That's my favourite song of the album. Along with Play, Domination, Daydreaming, Dice and all the others lol. Their arrangements on this album are unreal. But these are just the baseline arrangements, on stage they add more bits and pieces and take them to another level.

[@miqoto]

welcome to the Kanami+Misa call and response game. lol ;)

[@danielcollins8332]

GIF-When God Kanami speaks peoples heads explode! It's Dogma!

[@RyanMear]

A man of culture

[@jordank2028]

That gif must be your brain exploding. Probably one of my top songs from them. The live version at Zepp Tokyo for this song is even better with Misa and Kanami part.

[@TehPhysics]

Good stuff as usual. There's a nice fan cam of this song and 'Don't You Tell Me', being played back to back. If you watch that at a high enough volume then that .gif of Alanis Morissette, as God exploding heads, really will be applicable. 🤯 🕊

[@haggaisimon7748]

Alanis gif is applicable to almost all Band Maid songs, especially live.

[@freewheeler2go]

That breakdown section is working its way towards the top of my all-time greatest list.

[@saikii69]

Hope the next is the live version....

[@Kevin6059]

This has such a classic rock vibe, plus is just a great song. And of course even in simpler form, it has those "maidian" little touches. It's a song I hope they resurrect for the US tour for sure, along with FATE (which Ryan, is another song you'll definitely want to check out if you haven't yet)

[@haggaisimon7748]

Agreed, it’s such a classic rock, yet on another, higher level. They really take it higher.

[@Kevin6059]

@@haggaisimon7748 Ha. I see what you did there 😊

[@philproffitt8363]

Fond memories of this track in particular...when looping the album in a long traffic tailback...in the rain. The best of times! Oh, the GIF...is it simply a Canadian losing their s**t thing?? :-))

[@でぃあなら]

I always enjoy watching your reaction videos. Could you please react to a live version of this song?🙏The 2018 ZEPP TOKYO concert is one of my favorites.

[@TheJerm]

Every time someone mentions the live version of this song, like I am here, YOU Ryan, have to take a shot. Happy 2022! Thanks for all the awesome stuff in 2021, Mr. Mear!

[@RyanMear]

Heh... I'd be passed out already!

[@TheJerm]

@@RyanMear I'd be asylum bound. (Hey, that's good name for a song or band.)

[@paulpetersen879]

Brother, you and Tank are my 2 favorite guys to watch. Have a killer week

[@larryhoopingarner6445]

I started this an hour ago,got interrupted lol,Ryan your smile came about the same time as mine did on 1st listen, your great, keep on keepin on.

[@savitrisdisciple]

Happy New Year Ryan, watch this in their Zepp Show if you get a chance, as always with Band Maid, they rock your socks off live

[@darrens9249]

Alanis Morissette as God in the movie Dogma. Awesome movie!! Love your videos Ryan!!! Keep up the great work!

[@dimitristhomazos-musiclyri7149]

Happy New year my friend and happy New year to all Bandmaidiacs all over the world. 😊😊😊

[@sacluvsBM]

Yes, indeed. Four chord changes in another patented Ms Tono solo. You might talk about how good it is but Band-Maid has yet to do anything that isn't in one way or another. Lyrics reveal a tough young lady who knows exactly what she wants and is not shy about saying what that might be. Remind you of anyone in the band? For those of you who don't bother to check the lyrics of all Band-Maid songs they are often quite revealing. Even song lyrics written for the band reveal much about them like Liberal, for instance. "We need a revolution!" (from Liberal). She isn't kidding because "this isn't a joke". And WD is a absolutely fantastic album. Happy new year. Depending upon where they play here l just might see you at the show. Here's hoping. We all love Band-Maid.

[@neilyamashita2426]

Watch the live zepp show! Little something extra from misa at the start!❤❤🤘🤘👍

[@inquisition6]

The gif was from Dogma when God spoke and set everything right. I approve.

[@_JimS]

......and Akane keeps everything on track.....she is AMAZING!!!! This is one album I NEVER tire of......another Masterpiece.

[@davidbourhenne8540]

This is God from Dogma. No mortal can survive the voice of God. Kanami is God, she shreds our heads with every solo.

[@RyanMear]

Ah, another man of culture!

[@DeanF_MIDI]

Ryan.... you have to watch the live version of this from the Zepp Tokyo show. There's a nice bass intro by Misa.

[@gregs_music_corner]

WD is the album that got me hooked. So much gold on there . What's great is that album was just a step. It's awesome, but still somewhat "simple" compared to their most recent stuff. The evolution of this band is just mind boggling. What is their ceiling?

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ this song! BTW - as mentioned before the live version is even better!

[@topographic1973ify]

Great song. Makes me glad I have their whole discography and don't have to depend on KZbin. I really enjoy your insights and reactions though. Great interplay between Kaname and Misa with Akane patterning behind it.

[@MSIContent]

I can’t believe you hadn’t done this one! Great track but you must do the live version… of course it’s much heavier and Miku is verging on cute overload! 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@saikisfang9339]

MISA. I will say no more.

[@killermonjero]

"Verging on cute overload?" I thought that was her default setting.

[@MSIContent]

@@killermonjero Pretty much… 🤟🏻

[@septimusseverus7237]

Live version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqKYo3uXjtd-qJo

[@ronniebrucehalford8396]

Funny how people say the solo reminds them of different songs. I briefly got a Randy Rhodes vibe. Off the top of my head, either Flying High Again or Over The Mountain.

[@nogarddragonkin]

kinda surprised the live wasnt recomented..oh and the gif is the voice of voice of god lol it will blow your mind :P

[@RyanMear]

Close

[@nogarddragonkin]

@@RyanMear haha is ok i didnt want the free shirt anyways :P already have one on the way

[@maurograziati3768]

Good ryan...live version in tokio 2018 explosive...intro misa and akane...incredible

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Now that you've aired Turn Me On (Fate next?), Ryan, go check out the live performance at BandMaidPrime website or that other you-know-where place. Or check out this fun, live performance at an intimate venue of Don't You Tell Me & Turn Me On: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZe8gqKNd9GGps0 As for key changes... other than that (4) chord climb near the end of Kanami's solo, I don't think there's a change in the root key or any typical modulation going on in the song. Thx for your continued reactions / review of Band-Maid's awesome catalog. Standing by for more...

[@geraldz2271]

You really need to watch and react to the live version from Zepp Toyko. The beginning bass and drums on that live version are amazing. And I just noticed someone else commented about doing a 2fr with studio and live versions - good idea. Turn Me On is in my top 10 Band Maid songs.

[@ohlrangers9458]

First time I heard this song I knew it was going to be a top-five for me. Made my ears happy from the opening riff. As mentioned this was done with Kentaro Akutsu, who they seemed to really enjoy working with. Another early Akutsu song you should try is Shake That. Another one that is always near the top of my personal list of B-M songs.

[@brunobryant4846]

😂 always enjoy your reactions Ryan but I especially enjoy how the Maids can turn us into giddy teen-agers getting ready for a first date 😂👍 Happy New Year all, peace, love and world domination Po 🎼🥁🎸🍻

[@theodorereph8971]

This is one of the songs from the Domination album that was an instant love.

[@cembor]

Love this song, love this reaction! If you have the means you MUST see the live version from Zepp Tokyo I believe it was. If this melted your brain, the live version will melt your face. :) Go back and listen to Miku's chords during Kanami's solo. They ascend and descend along with the key changes. Really brilliant. And what more can be said about MISA? I mean, c'mon man! :) And: The gif is from Dogma, that's God (Alannis Morrisette) shouting to reset the world after Damon and Affleck try to destroy the world.

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

I believe that Gif was Alanis Morrisette as God in Dogma! This is where she explodes Ben’s head with her voice!😄💪🏻🤘🏻

[@michaelbailey6980]

As long as you are on the World Domination album, check out "Fate" and "Honey" (the last song on the album in Japanese spelling).

[@jaygonzales7198]

wow that was an awesome song and solos

[@thedocofrock1890]

i think this may be my favorite kanami solo after 'alone'.

[@roberttoomey6157]

The maids are legitimately the best band in the world.

[@roberttoomey6157]

If you're Band Maid ,you lay waste,that's what you do!

[@drogonr9318]

Thx for the react. Wonderful. And that's a gif of Alannis Morissette playing God in Dogma lol. :)

[@motley22crue]

This song gives me Guns 'N Roses vibes. Is the GIF referring to Akane's God-like drum fill at the end of Kanami's solo? Happy New Year!

[@daft4343]

Great rifing great song great job great night see ya next time!!

[@drvijil]

🤣 Haha ! Great reaction, and yes this song is much better loud ! It starts off as catchy rock song that morphs into a really kickass song. Akane’s drumming & pedal work is phenomenal and I love her her perfectly played drum fill. Misa's bass prior to Kanami’s epic solo is also fantastic. Miku’s vocals and harmonies are cool and very appealing as usual. Saiki is perfection as always. There are 2 well recorded live versions of “Turn me on” that are as good, if not better than the original, but have been hard to find on KZbin lately.

[@DennisMayoRocknRoll]

It's All About "World Domination"...

[@kurniaa8345]

Nice reaction. I'd like to suggest you to listen "Honey" from the same album. It's a bonus track & a tribute cover song from BAND-MAID for band called "MUCC" for their 20th anniversary tribute album.

[@Oedwak]

"So special" says it all.

[@erikpedersen7977]

The entire "World Domination" album is great. Kanami really shines on evrey song.

[@lartranslation6929]

the songs off this album.. u have NOT haere dthem unless you ahve heard zepp live dvd its utterly amazing and the hits hard with the drums for once with a live amaaaaazing from start to finish if u have not seen it, are you averse to watching it on mega?

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Ryan! Happy New Year to you and all your dear ones! This song does exist in live video and you can imagine the atmosphere then! Reminiscent of Chemical Reaction, it has actually become a mainstay of their recent live concerts and probably will be for a long while! If they play that on an US stage they will blow the place! This song is obviously exciting on many aspects, but Miku is really busy there, belting harmonies all the way through and making her rhythmic guitar distinctly sing! In the video Kanami is almost lpaying along with a smug face over lookin after the whole band. Misa and Akane? Need I say anything? Saiki is in her element here moving her body endlessly to the tempo. One song you have to listen many a time to separate each performance as you always point out. Now, what do they hold in store for us for the next 5 years? Your son will shake his head in disbelief at your maidiac frenzy! LOL Do not worry, Band Maid must have by now more than a million men dreaming their life all over again in their company! LOL (S..t, I wrote that!) Waiting with impatience for our next reaction notification! Best regards, Bilbo Under A Dormant Volcano with A Dragon dangerously swooping overhead! Robert-Gilles

[@lautaroleftraru612]

Akane!! Akane!! Akane!!

[@biobac10]

Great reaction Band Maid is something sensational, I recommend you react to "Same as you are" or " Weight of my pride" or "Pictures" of Pay money To my Pain, great japanese band.

[@yerayortiz7285]

This is one of my favorites ever from them and my second fav from WD right after I Can't Live Without You. Too much power development, not a girly band at all 🤘🕊️

[@grantnealon5101]

Hi Ryan you should do another reaction to the live of this.. It's a great video and just as good if not better than this audio version.

[@陳建仁-l7l]

You can review this album, ready to attend their American concert.

[@mikeanglada742]

Up and Down, Side to Side, Round and Round, Neck Chop to the Left, Neck Chop to the Right, Back and Forth, Swivel Neck in whatever needed direction, and Bill Cosby "Daaaaahhhh" Pudding Pop Eyes and Mouth is what's required to figure Kanami's Rhythms/Riffs out!!! 🤘🤪🤘

[@maladroit5376]

Another cool track written and arranged by Kentaro Akutsu.

[@VegetaRabbit]

At 4:57, for a few seconds, it reminds me of the guitar solo near the end of Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits.

[@DoctorChange106]

awesome creative rock n roll WOWOW

[@吉田守-v1u]

TURN ME ON LIVE VERSION AT ZEPP DEEP DIVE REACTION PLEASE

[@RyanMear]

Ooh, that's a nice twist from the usual people throwing the live suggestion at me.... like I didn't know it existed

[@bryanhallman8183]

I could have sworn that there was a mv for this song? The label might have had it taken down.

[@tanitatt]

i think the live version has a "battle" between misa and kanami ...

[@Spintheblackcircle]

Akane signature punk D-beats....\m/