Band Teacher Reaction/Analysis of Band-Maid's Unleash!!!!!

[@bobcieslinski]

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[@LegoStarWarsMan959]

Listen to Buddy Holly by Weezer

[@powbobs]

@@LegoStarWarsMan959 Saiki’s favorite song is by Weezer.

[@fredminier8547]

We all love MIHO.... but MISA MISA MISA 🔥🤟🔥🤟🔥🤟🦧🍌🙏

[@michaelbradley6488]

Misa Misa Misa......

[@surfingasongwave]

MISA: 乾杯

[@gussen88]

Miho❤😅

[@richardn8866]

They introduced us to their "New" battle armour for this concert. A more mature look for most of them. Kobato will never change, after all a 810 yo pigeon is usually pretty set in their ways. Thanks again Bob.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the info Richard!

[@BillHallisey]

Saiki was SO on fire during this concert!!!!!

[@bobcieslinski]

Seems like it Bill.

[@phaeron]

Kanami was in full 'Darth Mincho mode' the whole show from start to finish, 3 1/2 hours later! They all outdid themselves that evening. ❤‍🔥🤘🏻 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊

[@elliott8339]

Hi Bob. Your observation regarding Saiki is spot on. Her vocals are richer, more dynamic, powerful and exudes total confidence and control. She was absolute FIRE! Thanks again for your excellent analysis. They're always appreciated. Cheers!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Elliott! Much appreciated.

[@BillHallisey]

Bob, as a musician and music teacher you know that when the musicians are having fun and interacting with the audience, the music is SO MUCH better. Band Maid does that so well. Their live concerts, even in the smaller venues that I went to are, are simply so much fun.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Bill. Yes I do get that. I can’t wait to be able to see them live. I want to experience it myself.

[@thisismadness6962]

You're so right about Saik getting better and better. She has taken lots of lessons and since her surgery has been focusing on healthy singing. She mixes a lot more, lets the mic do more work, and takes care of her throat when not singing. And the band has designed rests for her with instrumentals, Miku singing lead, and audience dialogs during the shows. This concert was three and half hours long and she stayed strong throughout. By the way, Kanami based her solo on the main melody which is another thing she often does which keeps the listener on board.

[@bobcieslinski]

Great comments, thanks!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I thought "Unleash" was a strange choice of song for a live vid especially when they already had the awesome anime MV, but now it seems like the aperitif they released in preperation for "Don't You Tell Me" & "Hate?" :)

[@jkkansasband7056]

You may be correct and that would be your perfect reference. Just to whet your appetite.🤷🏻‍♂🍺

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 "Whet" is a good word.😁

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 haha. Not as good as aperitif. 😁

[@phaeron]

@@kitsunedao3895 'Unleash!!!!!' is the aperitif 🍸, 'Don't You Tell ME' & 'Hate?' are the appetizers 🍜 and the entire concert is the main course! 🍽 🤭🤘🏻

[@phaeron]

@GaryHolloway-810 😂👍🏻

[@dazedandconfused318]

Kanami's outfit is the Band Maid logo of a black bow on a white background, clever design

[@_JimS]

Did you catch the white Band-Maid bow on the back of Miku's outfit?

[@jkkansasband7056]

I keep mentioning recently that Saiki's vocals are at it's peak. Love the gritty Saiki the best. 🎤 MISA not Miho. Peace.

[@MichaelRees1969]

It's MISA MISA MISA !!!!!!!!!!!

[@TlanImass]

3 different songs from Yokohama and 3 different bass guitars from MISA-san. BUT! All the sound... SUPERLATIVE! :D

[@_JimS]

MIHO MIHO MIHO!! Yes, Saiki's voice is spectacular at this show and is getting better, her vibrato and hanging notes are much better. The song is actually from 2022.... just a new video. Thanks BC....and MISA thanks you too.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Jim!

[@ericpetersen6312]

This concert at the Yokohama Arena set a high level mark for Band-Maid performances. I think every one of them was operating at a super high level that night. Saiki was noticeably on point all night long. I highly recommend getting the DVD/Blu-Ray. I watched the streaming live and I've already ordered the Blu-Ray. This was a concert for the ages, as the recent MV's show. For this concert they each had new battle armor outfits. Mincho looked amazing, as did Akane and Miku and Misa and Saiki! So many great moments...buy the Blu-Ray!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Eric! I might have to. I’m very been wanting to see them live but no shows near me yet.

[@dazedandconfused318]

Saiki was on fire from the start, this was song no.5 of 33, Saiki having another 25 to sing after this one.

[@modelsfan]

You should check out Band-Maid Hate? from the same concert that they just released

[@lewissmith4123]

Hi Bob. Misa often accompanies Saiki during her singing in the softer sections and Saiki was on fire in this concert. They also released two more songs from this concert, Don't You Tell Me and Hate ? They will blow you away ! Enjoy !!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Lewis!

[@tonygriffin_]

What you said about Saiki's voice sounding so strong and powerful here rings true with me. There are two other official live songs from this gig and her vocals are again big and bold, as is her persona on stage. The other 2 songs they released from this concert - DON'T YOU TELL ME and HATE? - have very impressive call and response pieces between Kanami and MISA but Saiki kills the vocals that bookend the 'duels' (and poor Akane often gets overlooked in the dazzling display but I know you'd recognise her as the scaffolding upon which everything else depends). I'm awaiting delivery of the DVD of this 33 song, 3hr 40 min concert and only have 19 more days (and 7 hours and 15 minutes) to wait!

[@bobcieslinski]

That dvd is gonna be epic Tony. I can’t wait to hear the other songs. Thanks for the awesome comments.

[@ericifune5543]

Saiki just turned 30. Her voice has matured.

[@Puyax01]

MISA MISA MISA 😂🔥💪

[@mightydegu]

Miho was the original bassist of Lovebites. For what it's worth, the current bassist of Lovebites, Fami, is quite similar to MISA in ability. Yes, Saiki has gotten better. In the early years of Band-Maid, she got by mostly on natural ability but didn't have much technique behind it. She began working with a good vocal coach when she began having vocal issues. She had vocal polyp surgery in July 2017 and has improved dramatically with each passing year. Her power and control are amazing, even moreso in person.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the great comments and info! Yeah I just got a bit excited listening to this and kinda said the wrong name. 🤦‍♂️

[@frankandre4385]

Always a fine reaction Bob ! After hearing you say Miho, I think Misa would just give a short,shy laugh...Then she would quietly say "Miho"...then say "Thank you for watching "Ron""! 😆

[@bobcieslinski]

lol yeah sometimes I get too excited and forget. My bad.

[@surfingasongwave]

@@bobcieslinski 乾杯

[@surfingasongwave]

The whole band seems to have gained a certain swagger since they started touring again.

[@GaijinPaul]

It's not just Saiki. Miku's harmonies and other complimentary parts are easier to hear in this mix and sooo enjoyable and skillful -- much more than I knew was going on just from the MV. As a sax player, you might enjoy my other favorite musical Miku in an all-woman band, Miku Yonezawa, like the tenor sax solo at 5:00 in kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HFoGSVZ9meqpYsi=YQ_ybWN64lf-doLJ

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks sound interesting. I’ll check them out.

[@grahamreed8774]

You are correct. Post Covid, Saiki's voice has gone from Great to Fantastic. Misa not Miho no probs. I think Akane went on the off beat from that short late slow section.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the comments.

[@Captain_Kirk116]

Band-Maid is going to be playing a show along with The Warning in Tokyo on June 12th of this year! That will be one epic concert!

[@bobcieslinski]

Oh ny that will be perfect. Thanks Cap!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Band-Maid of late has this certain phenomenon thing going regarding their more progy-punk hard rock and Anime written tunes. These songs are hard, complex and will totally grow on you like a thousand pound R&R leech. The Maids in this format are relentless and powerful. Their “AniMaid” (anime) Covid-fighting "Unleash!!!!!" MV and new battle gear is exciting, meaningful and classy! As Maidiacs report: Maid Music will continue to dominate the world until everyone succumbs in ecstasy to its brilliant and undeniable forces!!!!! 💥🎀💥 Thx Bob, and make sure to see their animaid version of Unleash!!!!!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I’ll have to check it out.

[@k3w1b3an5]

I never appreciated drum fills until I discovered Akane existed.

[@bobcieslinski]

She’s so good.

[@sugaanessena3143]

Another great one Bob C. Please check out Saiseiga with "sink"

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@martinwoods1794]

Just a small correction,bassist name is misa not miho

[@ericifune5543]

New outfits starting with this show.

[@Greg-om2hb]

I appreciate the analysis, as always. It’s been interesting to see SAIKI’s voice maturing and sounding even better with each album. The entire band debuted new outfits at this concert at Yokohama Marina. There are other subtle modifications to make them more appropriate for their age.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Greg. Nice to hear from you. Yeah the new look surprised me. They sounded amazing. This concert had to be epic.

[@tk72231968]

I like their live version better than the official MV/album version...also the same with the new live version of 'Don't you tell ME'. The little add-on sections are so enjoyable. Great one to react with Bob!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Yes, Saiki is singing stronger and more complicated.

[@chakouyang2545]

Band Maid have two newest videos please react to it

[@breakpack]

MIHO was awesome, but I love MISA even more!

[@robertfournier2804]

Hey Bob, I have no clue who this Miho is but this is Misa, Misa,Misa on bass thanks 🙂☮️

[@bobcieslinski]

My bad Robert I get pretty excited. Slip of the tongue.

[@robertfournier2804]

@@bobcieslinski no worries Bob. I still have no idea who Miho is?

[@ericifune5543]

Ex bassist Lovebites.

[@robertfournier2804]

@@ericifune5543 thanks Eric. ☮️🇨🇦

[@zer0tzer0]

They have also redone 'Don't You Tell Me' LIVE with the Call & Response "Battle" like the old Zepp Tokyo LIVE version that was pulled from KZbin years ago ahead of a DVD release. You can only find it on the Chinese site Bilibili these days. You should do BAND-MAID more often, since you don't even remember their names. There is no one named Miho. Her name is MISA, All Caps, no last name, preferably chanted, 3 times, MISA! MISA! MISA!!! Maybe you should have to watch her documentary by Orenji as penance. Maybe Saiki's too. True, her voice has improved over the years since her operation to have the polyps removed, Miku had it too. It's the last show of the 10th anniversary tour. It's 3 hours long, so she's pulling out all the stops for the DVD. Also there's an anime OMV for this song. Check it out.

[@bobcieslinski]

Yeah I knew that but got alittle excited and kept saying the wrong name. The song was fantastic. I am hoping once summer comes I can do more videos. Working a full time band job doesn’t leave me as much free time as I would like.

[@brunobryant4846]

Miho 😄 brother I know you'll cop some gentle ribbing over that but hey I'm with you, Misa is way to talented to have just one name, even if it is repeated three times 😃 And if Saiki's vocals get any hotter the rest of the Maids and the first ten rows in the audience will need to start wearing flame retardant outfits, what a fcken band Po 👍🍻

[@bobcieslinski]

Yeah I guess I got too excited by this one and thought I called her the right name but I didn’t. My bad but everything I said about her was true. Man these ladies can rock.

[@brunobryant4846]

@@bobcieslinski ABSA BLOODY LUTELY 🤪👍🍻

[@uffdad8211]

Bob, it's MISA playing the Bass, not Miho. But that's OK as we all knew who you meant. Misa the Barefoot Assassin would not take offense and would definitely not silently take you out, most likely not, probably not, maybe not, sort of not, slim chance not. Bob, maybe you should make a run for it while you can. 😊😊

[@bobcieslinski]

lol

[@revracentertainment]

Little piece of heaven?

[@powbobs]

Miho? You mean MISA.

[@bobcieslinski]

Yep

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

ha ha ... Japanese names are difficult. But you have already been told that 😆

[@bobcieslinski]

🤣

[@armynurseboy]

Who is this "Miho" you keep referring to...? 😉🤣

[@bobcieslinski]

I was excited and kept saying that instead of Misa. My bad.

[@gaborberkes468]

They have 2new song from same concert 😉 Don't you tell me &Hate?I think the last one a high point of the music history/it's just my opinion/😊 I hope you react for those ones 😉 soon.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I’ll be checking those out for sure.

[@ullischuster1263]

​What bassist Misa and guitarist Kanami do in "Hate" has never been done before in this century!!! For someone who grew up with the rock music of the 70s and 80s, this is true joy. And Akane's drumming is 5 minutes of perfection.

[@donavonellis971]

You should listen to blackbird by alter bridge.

[@donavonellis971]

Especially the version with the parallax orchestra

[@bobcieslinski]

Send a link if you can. Thanks.

[@MichaelNolen]

DOOD! MISA, NOT Miho...

[@bobcieslinski]

Yep I know Michael. Sometimes I get excited about the music and the brain just can’t think straight anymore. 😂

[@guygourley2411]

We certainly disagree on Saiki's voice, lol. I thought she sounded a bit tired and strained, but that's my own opinion of course. I enjoy this song, but I've noticed that Akane tends to often crash her cymbals during Kanami's solos, and that, especially live, can tend to wash out the guitar section a bit. Normally drummers kind of back off a bit during guitar solos since the guitar has become the focal part, and bass/drums just kind of keep time with maybe a few simple fills. In a way how they play works, but I'd prefer to hear Kanami's solo work be more distinct. Otherwise it's a nice song, kind of middle of the road for me in their catalogue of music. I used to have a top three of Lovebites, Band Maid, and then Nemophila, but since Lovebites still has yet to release new music, I now go Nemophila (they can play virtually anything, and Mayu's distinct vocals are hard to match), Lovebites and Band Maid. All three groups play different genres, although with similarities, and all three are top of the Japanese rock/metal scene.

[@bobcieslinski]

Those are all great bands. I've enjoyed everything I have heard from all of them so far. The last Nemophilia one I did was a great one. Very catchy with the music. All great comments, you sure know alot about music. That's awesome! Hope you got that car issue worked out too.

[@guygourley2411]

@@bobcieslinskithe old car is fixed, $1700 later, lol. Hurt my pocketbook more, haha. Weather is finally warming up, pretty much perfect for Vegas in the high 60s. I've looked at the used Sportages, and prices are pretty good. Might end up with one :)

[@cholatse6745]

Who is we? I do absolutely not agree with your statement.

[@powbobs]

LOL

[@guygourley2411]

@@cholatse6745 ‘We’ refers to Bob and I. He had mentioned her voice and I was simply stating I was in disagreement.

[@danielgrube-vl9ix]

They have 2 others from the same show.. don't you tell me, and hate.. both snogs Misa and Kanami battle it out.. 🤘🫶✌️