Band Teacher Reaction/Analysis of Band-Maid's Endless Story Live

[@bobcieslinski]

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[@BillHallisey]

Kanami stated she wrote "Endless Story" as an anthem song that would allow the audience to participate in with their voices, She nailed it. A great song should emotionally connect the musician with the audience. This song does that. Saiki's heartfelt singing and ad-libbed lyrics at the end of the song really shows how much appreciation the band has for the audience and their fans. It's a wonderful song to end a wonderful concert. Band-Maid is the best!!!!!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

I've been making music for money since 1966 and I have NEVER heard a band that is this tight, this perfect.

[@bobcieslinski]

Wow that’s along time to be a pro. Awesome for you man. I agree they are really tight. It’s mind blowing the time they had to spend to get like that.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@bobcieslinski In between, I went to graduate school and became a Clinical Psychologist...so now I can analyze all of my band mates. LOL

[@BillHallisey]

I feel that MISA and Akane are the most intuitively brilliant "rhythm sections" in rock!

[@chrisegbertky]

I concur!

[@bobcieslinski]

Agreed

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Akane & Misa are the heartbeat of BAND-MAID. Saiki keeps it in tune. Miku sends it all aflutter & with Mincho you need a defibrillator :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@rogerchance9074 "Loudly" which never made it in the final comment :)

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I had a great comment all queued up, but my spell checker took all the words out. 🤦‍♂

[@jjo154]

C'mon Gary. You know that all you need with Mincho is a cup of coffee and she will revive you. 😉

[@jjo154]

@@TomClark-Futoura Tom, that's one powerful spellchecker to take out all 2,500 words!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@jjo154 LOL My AI spell checker and I have developed an "Artificial Feud." I call it "AF." So now everytime I type something derogatory my AI thinks it's about him (is it him or her?), anyway, it's learned to remove everything I type! We all better watch out talking bad to our AI's. 🤖

[@theohof2204]

Beautiful ... and again: beautiful. The crowning performance of their 10th anniversary tour. And these are Saiki Atsumi's finest moments; I've never seen her so deeply emotional, so truly moved - it is heart-warming watching her getting it all out. And the other band members - these wondeful souls - deliberatively give their lead vocalist centre stage in her rapport and interplay with the audience. It's so precious and almost too beautiful. But then: What else could we expect from these phenomenal musicians? Band-Maid: they are MY endless story.

[@tasminoben686]

Der letzte Blick ist wundervoll!❤❤😂

[@bobcieslinski]

They are truly amazing down to earth people and one of the reasons why I enjoy them so much.

[@Davey-Boyd]

This was the last song of the last concert of their 10th anniversary tour. Yeah, it got emotional. This concert was 3.5 hours long!

[@BMfaninTN]

Yes sir....song 32 or 33 and saiki's voice amazingly strong still

[@bobcieslinski]

It was so good and so emotional. What stamina and skill to be able to do this for that long.

[@sakeratoys9555]

I love Saiki's presence at this show, so powerfull and so charismatic and so mature.

[@thomasheetderks5434]

Thanks for the warm and heart-felt reaction Bob. Just so you know, this was the last show of their 10th Anniversary tour last year. This was the biggest venue (Yokohama Arena, 26-Nov-2023) they have every played, and one they had dreamed of playing for many years. So, yes, this was the last song of the night, and of the tour, and by the time they got to this song that evening, they had already played for well over 3 hours (the entire show was 3 hrs 34 mins)! Is that not even more incredible! There just isn't any other band like BAND-MAID... these ladies are AMAZING!

[@Kevin6059]

You nailed it, Bob. It's so rare to have five world class musicians, making up a band even better than their incredible individual components, be so ego-free, humble and appreciative. Band-Maid and their fans are like a family - a team. At least that's how they make us feel, like we're part of it too. And the result is an insanely loyal and enthusiastic fanbase who helps to lift this band to greater heights. Because we have gotten so much from them, and we want everyone to know about them. They make the world a better place.

[@dahnawa1957]

Well said ❤

[@hiroT1963]

100% Agree with you🤘❤

[@bandmaidfanATL]

MISA is a lead bassist, first chair.

[@richardn8866]

Thanks Bob for another great reaction. I was privileged enough to have been there that night, the most emotional ending to a concert I've ever witnessed. Once the lights came up and after we were given a peek of what their future looked like in 2024, I must have sat there for 5 - 10 minutes collecting my thoughts. It wasn't just a concert, it was a celebration of their first 10 years together. Cheers!

[@brunobryant4846]

👍🍻

[@paulpetersen879]

The Maids have gone to the next level. I see some big venues in their future. Band Maid doing Band Maid things.

[@bobcieslinski]

Totally agree with you Paul.

[@Greg-om2hb]

Old song. Performance from November 2023. This is the last song of their year long, multi-national 10th anniversary tour. To expand your perspective regarding SAIKI’s expression of appreciation, BAND-MAID were conducting their World Domination Tour, and just weeks away from releasing every Japanese Rock band’s dream of preforming at BUDOKAN, when the Pandemic shut everything down. It might have been the end of BAND-MAID, but with lots of hard work, and the Internet, they were able to maintain and expand their fan base. This story is depicted in the wonderful animated MV for UNLEASH. The recently released album very different new song with a beautiful video: BESTIE. BAND-MAID have toured the U.S. many times. I expect them to return before long.

[@MartyBird-s5m]

I believe that Saiki is one of the best singers of male or female that we have today and possibly ever. Her voice is so powerful and clear.

[@bobcieslinski]

It’s has really gotten so much better. She’s work hard for sure.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Thanks Bob for your thoughtful analysis. The emotion for this specific performance was off the charts. 😭Peace. 167.0

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks and yes it was.

[@stevekane4922]

At their "day of maid" gig last night they only played songs released since the beginning of covid - so "about us" and "Unseen World" and so on. 22 songs. A bit of a statement before the new album comes out.

[@MusicMike747]

Thanks again for your insightful, intelligent reaction. Of course, MISA and Akane team up to be the superstar rhythm section here. I just can’t get over how many notes they both play inside of songs that you would expect to have restrained parts. It’s similar to the bass playing of Dee Murray (Elton John). So creative and unconventional. I haven’t heard a drummer similar to Akane yet. In case nobody else mentions it. The final verse of this performance was written just for this show. The studio cut ends with the previous verse. I think it speaks volumes about how sincere the Maids are about their audiences. I’m not sure I can think of anyone else in history like that, either. P.S. You aren’t alone with the emotions. I cry every time I see this performance.

[@JuanSan66]

Great job as always sir!. It's insane but I think the vocals are the most prominent improvement of the band. They were really good about the instruments from the beginning but now both voices are the icing on the cake. Awesome.

[@bobcieslinski]

Couldn't agree more!

[@bocatampere]

They are just magical 🔥❤️🤘 So humble humans, amazing musicians, so everything. Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️

[@bobcieslinski]

I totally agree. I love that about them.

[@tasminoben686]

The last few ist wundervoll!❤❤❤

[@CAPTCHAZ]

Great reaction as always... I know I will never see Band-Maid live and in person. But, BAND-MAID is one of the most talented and progressive bands today. They will always be my favorite band. Thanks again for a great reaction. 👍👍🕊️🇺🇸🎹❤️

[@bobcieslinski]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for the kind words!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

The day of Maid, everybody !! The Maids have made my life better, Thank You !! 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@javiervicedo4201]

Hi Bob, thanks and great reaction. The band is a miracle of music for all of us. They are all immense but, in my opinion, it is Miku who makes this song magical with her lively and dynamic musical density with the rhythm guitar but, mainly, her 'vocal flights' that she gives the beginning or end of the phrases, as well as her singing in parallel to Saiki... These women are magic and a big miracle floating in the air of rock. Thank you

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Javier! They are incredible and Miku always adds so much behind everything else. Sometimes she gets left out but I know it’s there and incredible.

[@stevecastiglione8901]

they have come a long way in their ten or so years...among the world's best...

[@chrisegbertky]

Great reaction! This was a magical moment of celebration of Love.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks and it was emotional. They are so humble and appreciative. I love that about them.

[@edwardmcalister8743]

Hi Bob. You absolutely nailed the essence of this performance. These wonderful ladies have come so far, improved so much, but they never lost their humility. One of the many reasons so many people LOVE Band-Maid. I've watched this video a hundred times and every time I have to wipe my eyes. Allergies I'm sure. Oh I could go on and on but I won't for brevity's sake. You have to see them live. Seen them twice, the love to and from the audience is palpable. What a wonderful group of ladies, not just exceptional musicians, but ladies, true ladies in every sense of the word. whewww

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Edward! Yep they are special alright. They do things the right way and they are sincere about it.

[@tonygriffin_]

I'm not crying, it's you that's...oh, hold on, it is me actually. What a finale to their epic, 33 song, 10th Anniversary concert. Superb reaction and analysis, Bob, as always.

[@bobcieslinski]

😂I always love your comments Tony. Thanks!

[@hiroT1963]

Thanks Bob !! Every your these wonderful LADIES's Reaction makes me Happy🥰

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks so much I appreciate it!

[@throwaway9389]

Thanks Bob--great insights. A song of wonderful nuances. And I could not agree more regarding Saiki's voice. Over the last 18 or 24 months she has really matured, both technically and physically. I think she just turned 30 in February. I streamed this show live in November and I think it was her best. Cheers.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I think so too.

[@hiawatha.g]

They will almost certainly be back here next year.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hoping to see them finally. 🤞

[@hiawatha.g]

This is actually an older song, from almost five years ago. The MV was not one of their most viewed, but it is perfect for a live setting like this. Gorgeous song. Thank you for checking it out.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the comment Hiawatha.g.

[@hiawatha.g]

You make a good point about appreciation. I am sick of the cynicism in the American music industry (yes, it is an industry), where so many "artists" have such dismissive attitudes toward their fans (and so many fans are weird and scary). This band is like a ray of light.

[@CAPTCHAZ]

I have to agree with you.. As a musician of 56 plus years and is now disabled and can't play keyboards anymore. I have played in many bands in my life time. I found musicians and artists feel like they are the greatest artists in the world and they are better than everyone else. That is why a lot of bands never stay together or stay with the original band,because they feel like they are better than the other members. Band-Maid is a band of sisters or a family (Besties). Sorry for the long comment. But again I agree with you. 👍👍🕊️🇺🇸

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks and I agree.

[@daft73games]

*BAND MAID!* 🕊🕊🕊 🤘😀🤘

[@bobcieslinski]

Nice chatting with you today.

[@JehanLSZABO]

Saiki's voice was so beaautiful and perfect after almost 4 hours of show, so impressive. ❤

[@bobcieslinski]

Very impressive.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う。Owing to music education including group singing, which is strictly mandatory in school curriculum here in Japan, we are trained to sing simultaneously. In addition, we are tamed to follow these ladies' direction. The ladies are calling themselves "maid" 🤣 I was there in Yokohama Arena with tears of joy and sadness as well to say good-bye to the ladies at last. The moving finale of the 3-hour-40-minute long show. (33 songs) A little off topic. I went to see Band-Maid's ACOUSTIC concert held in Shibuya on March 20. All of 14 songs performed there were amazing. The finale of the show "Daydreaming" was especially breathtaking for me. The beautiful song in itself and kudos to FIVE instrumental players ! (Saiki on piano) They always compel or lead me to bring tears.

[@bobcieslinski]

Man those sound lil amazing concerts. Thanks!

[@enol8603]

That was a 3hr concert BTW!!!

[@bobcieslinski]

Wow

[@Medley3000]

I think it was the best gig of their lives. They have been working towards this for 10 years. Saiki just seems happy and in the moment. I've never seen her so warm and I've seen the band live four times. She doesn't have the nickname Ice Princess for nothing.

[@EliteRock]

I noticed the same thing about Misa's playing (it's what made this band catch my attention) and remarked on someone else's reaction to this very number - she never lets up, if she has to slide she often does it without sounding the slide (ETA>> IOW without the 'glissando'), simply instantly there, so the patterns and runs are completely seamless, a wall of sound.

[@bobcieslinski]

She’s amazing and a beast on the bass.

[@TlanImass]

For Akane-san to keep going after… tbf, she’s always in tears whenever they play this song. 😭

[@shirato39]

At the speed of this song, even I, who am not familiar with music, can hear what each of the five girls is doing. Of course I will listen to it multiple times. and I can feel how wonderful it is.

[@jjo154]

Absolutely a thing of emotional beauty. The growth in Saiki's charisma has been amazing. You can plainly see how the shared love with the audience has affected all of the members. Both Saiki and Akane had me tearing up at the end there. Thanks Bob!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks what an awesome song concert and ladies. Amazing.

[@bobbyweber2011]

The ladies are all in tears at the end. I love it when Kunami looks out at the crowd incredulously at the end

[@Skarmo.]

I have listened to tons of rock music in the 55 years I've spent on this planet and I doubt that there ever has been a hard rock band being as creative and innovative as Band-Maid. Not to diminish the achievements of the old masters, honor to them who invented the genre, but these ladies are so fresh and surprising, the controlled chaos, I love them.

[@bobcieslinski]

Great comments! Thanks!

[@brunobryant4846]

What a band, uber talented, incredibly creative, kick ass live, humble, grateful, absolutely pure class. BAND-MAID is setting the standards and my oh my those standards are high. Glorious 👍🍻 ps if you haven't checked out the vid for Bestie, do do its great and as an old drummer I adore the way in that song Akane incorporates a linear six stroke kick followed by six on the snare, so simple but absolutely perfect for that section of song, Akane is my new Ian Paice. Cheers from Oz 👍🍻

[@bobcieslinski]

I have it in the list. Thanks.

[@ericifune5543]

Older song but written for this venue.

[@HG-kr5dc]

日本から。 Thank you for always reacting to BAND-MAID. The members of BAND-MAID get along really well with each other, and that is why we have been able to work with the original members for 10 years. The girls' appreciation for their fans is genuine, and they have a song that expresses their feelings toward their fans, known as a trilogy. In order of oldest to newest, “Smile”, “about us”, and “Memorable”. As a fellow Japanese, I can say that these girls always compose, hone their skills, and practice with their fans in mind. It is precisely because these feelings are not false that they are inspiring and often move us to tears. You will see a different BAND-MAID in the new song “Bestie”. Check it out if you like.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the great comments and kind words!

[@HG-kr5dc]

@@bobcieslinski Thank you for your comment. Thank you for your continued support.😄

[@lewissmith4123]

Back in May of 2022 at the end of the first leg of Band Maid's American tour I tweeted to Band Maid that every concert should end with Endless story as Band Maid's story is endless. Thankfully I think someone must have read it as they have used it to finish most of their concerts since. Saiki said that the tower represents Band Maids story so far and as you can see it is still incomplete. We have a lot more Band Maid to come. Thanks once again for your reactions to these amazing ladies Bob.

[@bobcieslinski]

They probably did see your message. Thats awesome and thanks!

[@stevehall5128]

Another cool thing about the streamers iirc is that they were printed ("BAND-MAID 10th Anniversary Yokohama Arena" or something like that) so most of the audience could take home a free keepsake souvenir 😊.

[@bobcieslinski]

That’s pretty cool of them. Thanks Steve.

[@guygourley2411]

It’s Band Maid, nothing else needs sayin’. 😊

[@bobcieslinski]

Yep

[@junnamikawa778]

This is the last song of their 10th Aniversary tour final stage at Yokohama Arena last year. Yeah, they've been keeping gratitute for their fans, but especially at this special occasion. The last lyrics Saiki sang on the front stage was added for only this stage.

[@bobcieslinski]

Nice thanks.

[@mikeholmes5308]

Great reaction, Bob, insightful as always. Rock on!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Mike!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I feel Band-Maid's longevity and success will become Endless Stories in the annals of Rock ‘n Roll history! 📢 RECENTLY ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024. -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! MV dropped May 1. -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa, just to name a few dates… (But you might already know all this.) Thx, Bob!

[@Captain_Kirk116]

Yeah, Misa's a beast! It reminded me of Jar Jar Binks when you said "Misa! Misa! Misa!" lol. They are all amazing too. I was late for the premiere cuz I'm on vacation in a different time zone this week lol.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey CaptainKirk! 😂Jar Jar. Hope you are having an awesome vacation!

[@zer0tzer0]

Years ago Saiki had throat surgery for polyps. She had put it off as long as she could. After she had it she was so please with the results she wondered why she had waited so long. Miku was so impressed she had it too. This was so emotional because it was the last song of the last show of the 10th Anniversary Tour. Another emotional song like this would be 'About Us'. It's a Love Letter to the fans that stuck with them through the COVID Clampdown. Do see a show. They'll be back again.

[@bobcieslinski]

Wow that explains alot.

[@michaelturner795]

Beautiful.

[@phaeron]

Yeah, it's a bit strange, isn't it, that a band that performs in maid costumes can't be described remotely with the word 'fake', but the word 'authentic' is such an enormous part of them... I didn't notice it right away, but over time I realized that this is one of the biggest reasons why I like B-M so much, and not just for their music. _____________________ _"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_ ※ Band-Maid ※ Gacharic Spin ※ Lovebites ※ Nemophila ※ East of Eden ※ Hanabie ※ Asterism ※ Trident ※ Hades ※ Nek! ※ etc.

[@tasminoben686]

Du hast mit allem so recht, Puh! Übrigens: bin nicht dazu gekommen, zu deinem Kommentar von vor zwei Wochen zu antworten. Mache ich jetzt hier. Jedes Mal, wenn du mich aus Mainz grüßt, muss ich an meine Zeit dort denken. Ist zwar schon lange her, 1978, aber ich muss immer noch an das Wohnheim in der Mombacher Straße denken! Und an unserem Fußweg von da in die Innenstadt zu Kaisers Kaffee Oder in die Zangengasse! Sehr schöne Erinnerung, ich mag die Mainzer sehr gerne! Wir haben damals auch noch CB-Funk gemacht und dadurch viele private Kontakte bekommen! Liebe Grüße aus dem heute sehr sonnigen Ahrensburg!❤

[@leeredose9192]

I love this girls nice reaction greeting from germany

[@timbaker7238]

K, I know their musical styles are completely different, but these ladies are on par in musicianship as Rush and Dream Theater!

[@ALAN_COX]

Misa plays lead bass on this song. Your "epic" comment was on the mark.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Alan!

[@markhayes9004]

This was the last song of their 10th Anniversary finale that lasted over 3 and a half hours. That is some serious stamina for all of them.

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure.

[@grahamreed8774]

The musical intro itself is so emotional. Song 33 of 33 in over 3 hours. Generally speaking, guitar wise, it's Kanami-right channel and Miku- left. Always love it when we see Kanami singing along to herself. Great song. Great band. Great reaction-Thanks.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Graham and well said man !

[@robertbassham8514]

Yes this was huge show but they are also fun to be in a small venue. I saw them at Sacramento CA in 2023 and San Fransisco the year before. Hope they come back again soon They were on a small corner stage in a small room. We were all hot and sweaty from standing outside in 110 f then getting packed inside this place and as Miku says "it's so so so hot!" But I tell you, it was SO worth any discomfort to see them. Here's a fan-cam from that show I was at. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3y0gKWPmdp7edk

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Robert! Awesome!

[@Jeff-oh5ko]

Re the “Energizer Bunny” comment, Is it just me, but in the middle of this song I thought Akane looked absolutely spent (understandably so after 3 1/2 hours).

[@bobcieslinski]

Not sure Jeff. She still looked awesome at the end of this one. Smiling and playing.

[@gorillack_japan]

Basically, the Japanese have a spirit of not being under the illusion that they are born stars. No matter how successful they are, they will always have the humble attitude that it is only because of their fans that they have been able to grow to this point.

[@bobcieslinski]

That’s the right attitude in my book.

[@volvoutl]

🤘

[@user-hideyukitanaka]

こんばんは、お疲れ様です。っていうか、こんなの観たら、号泣やろ！

[@michaelpuksta1609]

Do centiris

[@dixiefletcher1539]

I do believe she had a planted audience. Not a fan.

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure not a planted audience.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

MISA houses the soul of Jaco Pastorius. She is the best bassist I have heard in decades...and, as a bassist myself, I bow down.

[@bobcieslinski]

She is amazing and o can see that Jaco reference. I’m a bass player myself.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@bobcieslinski I go even further, I'm a lefty bass player with a Rick 4001 and Fender Japan Jazz Bass. 🙂

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Saiki's voice is quite similar to Koda Kumi's. Kumi-kuu is nearing the end of her career, with Saiki taking over as the reigning Queen of J-Rock/J-Pop vocalists.