Band Teacher Reacts to Band-Maid No God

[@breakpack]

I saw them last Friday in Atlanta and they played this song. Let me tell you it is amazing to experience live! The energy from this song is off the charts!

[@Parker--]

Lucky dog! I saw them last fall and I will never see a better show than that… until the next Band-Maid concert.😁

[@bobcieslinski]

Man you are lucky you saw them live. I hope to see them one day.

[@breakpack]

@@bobcieslinski Yeah, it was amazing! Just feeling their energy and watching them play!! I still have goosebumps thinking about it! I really hope you can get to see them soon!! I'd love to see your reaction video after you go to their live show!

[@nanakadog]

This song starts with an immediate uplift from the intro. It starts with Akane's drums, followed by Saiki's "Jump! Jump!" and Kanami's guitar. Then comes Miku's "Lu-lulu-". Moreover, Misa's bass growl is heard throughout the entire song. The switching between pick and slap really shines. Overall, each member's individuality is very well expressed in the song, and yet they harmonize to create an uplifting tune. The song not only conveys Kanami's growth as a composer, but also the evolution of the band as a whole, while also showcasing the recent energetic state of BAND-MAID.

[@bobcieslinski]

Great comments here nanakadog. Spot on.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

They pack so much into such a short amount of time. I love the energy output from Miku. It’s no wonder they’ve never had a lineup change. They clearly enjoy each other and their crowd.

[@bobcieslinski]

You are so right Pale Horse. That time goes by so fast when you are watching. It’s just that good.

[@fernandoNovo59]

Actually the lyrics are mainly written by Miku Kobato! The little pigeon has grown into a talented guitar player too! Thanks for the reaction.. Peace and Respect from Montreal, Canada

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Fernando! Awesome song.

[@rosssnel3117]

I'm a fellow Montrealer and am trying to spread the word here about them. Let's hope they do a Canadian tour (with a Montreal show) someday! Don't know whether you saw the U.S. tour documentary Bluray, but a couple of Montreal fans are interviewed in it. They had driven to the Boston gig in October.

[@fernandoNovo59]

@@rosssnel3117 I first saw them in NYC twice in 2019 and in 2022 in NYC and than in Boston the next day…they have gotten even better than in 2019…..Montreal or Toronto would be really great place to see them!

[@rosssnel3117]

@@fernandoNovo59 Oh, you are so fortunate that you discovered them earlier and were able to see the 2019 NYC show! That show had the famous "Misa nose hole" incident, right? I'm envious! Agreed, it'd be great to see them in Montreal or Toronto. (I'd love to see future documentary footage of the first time they try poutine!) I'd imagine plenty of U.S. Maidiacs would make the drive up, too. Would love to see them play at MTELUS or Club Soda, although a Maidiac's dream obviously would be to see them one day sell out the Bell Centre.

[@thefamjaycrew3901]

Saw Band-Maid live in Detroit let me tell you they are incredible!!!! Akane on drums she is freaking amazing 🤩 Misa on bass guitar 🎸 she a goddess Saiki on vocals omg ❤❤❤ and Miku on vocals and rhythm guitar 🎸 she freaking amazing 🤩 Po!!! And of course Kanami on guitar 🎸 is the GOAT!!! Best band in the world 🌎 😊🎸👍👍👍

[@bobcieslinski]

Wow you are so lucky that you got to see them live. They are incredible for sure. I loved this one Jay.

[@thefamjaycrew3901]

@@bobcieslinski I have videos of the live show on my KZbin channel also Akane when she hits the double bass drums pedals i till you hits like getting hit with a wave 🌊 it’s insane and incredible love Band-Maid they are the best band in the world 🌎 😊🥁👍❤️👏🎸🎸🎸

[@bobcieslinski]

@@thefamjaycrew3901 I’ll have to check those videos out. Thanks.

[@darkchiron]

MISA has said that she wants people to think of her when they think of the bass. To be one of the first people you think of when you talk about the greats. I think she lives up to that with the way she plays, and they really let her show off on this song.

[@bobcieslinski]

She just might be.

[@nathandavis5099]

Akane so radically changes the feel of the song with her drum patterns. Halftime, double time, syncopation, double bass drum rolls. She has such an incredible feel for the flow of the song as she writes her part.

[@bobcieslinski]

You are totally right Nathan. She’s a beast.

[@brunobryant4846]

👍😄🍻

[@johnmatthew102]

I was just doing the "wow, wow, wow (whoa)" to No God just a few hours ago at The Sonic Temple Festival. You're right, it's a fun song to sing along with live or just cruising down the highway in your car.

[@bobcieslinski]

Wow you’re lucky John! I hope to see them someday.

[@rongray9858]

"What did I just hear there?" Lol. Misa getting down. :) As Chase Carneson says " Band Maid doing Band Maid things" These ladies are special!!

[@bobcieslinski]

They sure are Ron.

[@jeanleveille5319]

Saiki is a Diva.

[@alskiindy]

Saw them in Nashville, this song was so fun.

[@bobcieslinski]

Nice

[@Kevin6059]

The more you hear them, the more incredible you understand they are.

[@bobcieslinski]

You said it Kevin!

[@Glenner7]

Great reaction - thanks!!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@jkkansasband7056]

This is the only song (along with Domination) that they have played at every show the last 2 years whether it be one-man, festival or opening act. I'm thinkin' BAND-MAID loves this song. Peace.

[@Parker--]

I liked the studio track just fine but I became a believer in it when I saw it live. It was their best song of the night. It belongs in every setlist and deserves to be the big finale (endless story being more of a farewell/encore doesn’t really count bc it’s a ballad and serves a different purpose).

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@Parker-- I'm inclined to agree with that. Last year No God and Domination were the last two songs at all shows. This year No God is second to last and Domination is first. Not a fan of Endless Story being the closer. It should be near the top. I like a certified banger as the closer. That's just me. 😎

[@bobcieslinski]

Sounds like you are right. What a song to put in every show too. Just a killer song.

[@brunobryant4846]

Cheers JK, it's Saturday where I am and for something completely different I'm having cold beers with BAND -MAID, sigh, life is good, hope things are Miku bouncy your way Brother 👍🍻🎼

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@brunobryant4846 LOL Bruno. I've never heard you say cold beer and BAND-MAID in the same sentence. 🤣Kanpai. 3 day holiday weekend here in the States with 2 festivals remaining on this leg of their tour (I won't be there 😥) and looking forward to hearing AND seeing them on YT (unlike Japan shows). 🍻😁Keep the faith.

[@billb.5183]

It's a shame that they cut out the extended intro from that night. It makes this performance even more epic. I guess they didn't want to give away too much right before they released the DVD for this show.

[@GeographRick]

Yeah that intro is badass

[@bobcieslinski]

Oh man I wish I saw it.

[@arminthielen8570]

Yeah i really wish they would release an extended Version. I have the BluRay but would love to see everyone being able to watch it.

[@GeographRick]

Band Maid are a rare band that let's us ' music nerds' totally love while also appealing to all music fans, who can clearly hear this band is special.

[@MidnighterClub]

I thought this was great, I hadn't seen this particular video before. As always a great performance by the rockin' maids. Thanks for doing this!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks so much Gojira! These ladies can rock. Wow!

[@killiansred1000]

Did you watch Misa’s right hand? She holds the pick inside her hand when playing slap, the pick comes out for a few slides, back in again for slap and to finish the solo she plays with the pick again.

[@bobcieslinski]

I’ve gone back to see it again. Pretty sly and quick.

[@brunobryant4846]

BM might sing about No God but I have the names of five Rock Goddesses tattooed on my heart. What a fcken band, the creative layering, the synchronicity, chemisty and gel bewteen these five musical unicorns is other worldly, a delight to the eyes, ears and rock and roll souls everywhere, cheers from Australia, Viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Bruno! Great comments. These ladies are amazing!

[@brunobryant4846]

@@bobcieslinski Cheers Bob, yep BM should be obligatory viewing for up and coming bands and perhaps it would hurt a few mainstays to check them out also to see how it's done - I'm talking to you Motley Crue 🤪 Have a Miku happy weekend Mate 👍🍻

[@bobcieslinski]

@@brunobryant4846 thanks Bruno. Lol on the Notley Crue.

[@RobinC63]

Hey Bob. I haven’t been around as much to catch your videos but you are on point as usual. Besides all the members of Band-Maid being masters (or mistresses if you prefer😊) including Saiki, of their instruments there are other things I really love about them. Misa has this hybrid technique where she can switch from picking to slap/popping seamlessly. I’ve heard very proficient bass players and teachers who have said they are in awe of it and they can’t do it themselves. The composition techniques they use are a rare thing in rock music, unless one goes back to the late 60’s and 70’s when bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, etc, we’re making a giant leap forward for rock n roll. Kanami, who basically lays out her ideas to the band, really is an amazing composer. Then other members like Misa and Akane add their own ideas to what Kanami brings. Not enough is said about Miku’s ability to harmonize with Saiki. I love when bands are playing a song and they don’t do what one would expect. Another band like this is Nightwish. One more thing for me is how much fun they have on stage. It’s refreshing to see that enjoyment from a band.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Robin it has been too long. Thanks for coming back and commenting. I enjoy hearing your thoughts and all of the ones you mentioned are awesome. That switching she does is mind blowing. Not easy for anyone but if you do something long enough you are bound to get it at least to come degree.

[@DaElfer]

I love how we go into the slow part. Then get tricked that we were going back fast. But then get the half time which akane signals the transition back to normal. Weirdly i realised watching k-dramas that asians pronounce wow as woah. Its when how they sing the wow part as woah o o. Then made sense

[@bobcieslinski]

Nice great comments!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Dunno how Miku is hopping in those heels! ♥ MISA! SO talented & beautiful! 🤒 'I almost expected something different here' - Band Maid subverting expectations since 2013 😉

[@bobcieslinski]

Thank you very much!

[@harryshaw9584]

Akane's foot work is relentless here

[@chrisegbertky]

The Whoh A Oh A Oh is quite reminiscent of the chorus to Walk like an Egyptian by The Bangles.

[@bobcieslinski]

It sure is. I remember that one.

[@mootod]

Bob, you know when Misa switches from picking to slap, she still holds the pick in her hand and slaps with her middle finger. That is why she can switch Picking and Slapping quickly. And I think Band Maid is the band which is the most analyzed one on KZbin.

[@bobcieslinski]

That is crazy how she does that. There aren’t too many people who can switch like that.

[@terrahawk1977]

The face when misa does what misa does 😂😂😂 at the bass solo

[@bobcieslinski]

Yep good one.

[@wave8359]

Thank you, Bob !---for another fun and illuminating reaction !!---always good to hear your revealing musical analyses and insights. Akane is the happy inheritor of a rich Japanese drumming treasury ! One other lady who helped lead the charge but rarely gets mentioned:---The "Girl in the Middle"---at the Mount Fuji Taiko drumming festival---- ---------see the :----Hiryuu Highschool, Band/ 2011 and 2012 ----she conducts a tornado !!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks wave! They are incredible and this one was amazing!

[@uzurpon]

Well. Bandmaid is the best hardrock band there is. And has been for some years by now. And I've also noticed how much you like Lovebites. Which is no wonder. They are amazing. Japan has several really good all female rock/metal bands. So here's another: Nemophila. 5 very skilled japanese ladies that I think you really need to check out. They have their own channel here on KZbin. Here's a couple of songs I'd like to suggest for you: "Raitei" "Reveive" "Dissension" "Style" "Hypnosis" "Adabana" "Ray Of Light" "Life" Just to mention a few. They also do cover versions of some songs by other bands, which they are pretty good at. I hope you will do some reactions to Nemophila soon. Cheers :)

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I’ve got a few on the list just haven’t gotten to that part yet. I’m hoping to check them out soon. Thanks!

[@lewissmith4123]

Loving you analysis Bob and loved the way your jaw dropped when Misa did her solo. Great job. I would really recommend you watch their instrumental 'Onset'. You can see Misa switch her pick into her index finger to slap the bass and then switch it back into picking mode again. Enjoy !

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Lewis! Misa is a beast on the bass. I’m loving what she does. All of these ladies are amazing.

[@bruceveary1758]

Yet the American music industry, music/concert promoters and music broadcast media still ignore Band Maid (and, generally, all of the all-female Japanese metal and hard rock bands). They call them "unmarketable" in the U.S.. Yes, if industry people choose to ignore them completely, marketing will be difficult. Justice (and ofttimes intelligence) are hard to come by.

[@bobcieslinski]

That’s not right Bruce. Greatness is greatness no matter where they come from. Some people take power trips and I don’t like that. People should just be people.

[@bruceveary1758]

@@bobcieslinski I've been seething about this since 2015. Hopefully, some day, this will all be set right. Thank you, Japan, you deserve so much better!

[@k3w1b3an5]

Great song, One that demonstrates all of their musical abilities.

[@bobcieslinski]

It really does T Bone. Incredible song.

[@troyeyton6229]

Love your reaction too the best band in the world 🌎

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Troy they are amazing!

[@ぴょぴょ子]

本当かわいいしカッコイイ🧡 私も彼女達が大好きです❤ リアクション嬉しい🩷

[@JuanSan66]

EPIC!!

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure

[@sugaanessena3143]

You do know you have to do the acoustic version next, right?

[@bobcieslinski]

I didn’t know there was an acoustic version. Interesting.

[@MusicMike747]

“1, 2, 3, 4 Parking Lot!” This is a crowd favorite. Nothing like being part of the audience that Saiki commands! Band-Maid uniquely fuses punk rock beats with heavy rock guitars, pick and slap bass, all wrapped inside hard rock songs with major chordal uplifting choruses…and smile while they do it Please consider putting a curveball on your reaction list: “Influencer” I have no idea how to classify it. Maybe you’ll be able to help?

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Mike! Can you send me a link for it. I’d be interested. Thanks!

[@MusicMike747]

@@bobcieslinski “Influencer,” official music video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5DFdplneJWmprs Unique, even for the Maids. Saiki even delivers her version of rap in this one. I have no idea what genre this would even be other than “Band-Maid Genre”

[@bobcieslinski]

@@MusicMike747 thanks Mike!

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Another example for believing that Band Maid is a LIVE show band. The MV of No God is good. The live versions are great. They consistently do that with their songs. Studio versions good, live versions great.

[@bobcieslinski]

That’s the mark of a great band. What they can do live. No surprise these ladies are fantastic live. I have to see them sometime.

[@freewheeler2go]

Misa's solo - there were 4 transitions! slap-pick-slap-pick.

[@bobcieslinski]

Yeah she was amazing on this one. Totally mind blowing.

[@freewheeler2go]

@@bobcieslinski Sub'd. Thanks for highlighting what has become my favorite band. The depth of their catalog is one of reasons. Much more to discover! TY

[@bobcieslinski]

@@freewheeler2go thanks for subbing! They are all so amazing. No wonder they are your favorite.

[@topographic1973ify]

I like the online liver version as it's more bass heavy and I like the overall sound better. You should find it and give it a listen. Miku writes the lyrics

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I’ll check it out.

[@britwill72jp]

I agree. The previous live version was too good! Too bad the bass is too low in the mix on this live version. The more I listen, the more I realise how ridiculously busy the bass phrases are.

[@Danks-vz5xz]

You should react to this guitarist by the name Alip Ba Ta. Never have I seen some one play like this. If he covers a song, he plays the melody, bassline, vocal, and percussion all on acoustic guitar. He also has some original songs which might enjoy a watch. Amazing what a forklift operator from Indonesia can accomplish. My favorites are his rendition of Gary Moore's still got the blues, Dream theater - another day, Micheal Jackson - black or white, Linkin Park - numb, juli97, which is an original piece. Semoga, doraemon theme song cover, reorien, ct43, pagebluk. He has a huge following, but he intends on keeping as low key as possible.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the great comments and suggestions! Can you send a link for the song you suggest by him? Thanks!

[@Danks-vz5xz]

@@bobcieslinski he has so many to choose from. I would take a look at his covers in addition to the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaXVk35mZZVng6c. This is a song called lingsir wengi, and original piece by him. FYI, this guy is just a forklift operator from Indonesia. Very humble and doesn't seek attention. Just loves music.

[@bobcieslinski]

@@Danks-vz5xz thanks I got it on the list.

[@arminthielen8570]

Great Reaction as always . Please check out Gacharic Spin " Mindset " You should , If you into Bass . Prepare for some crazy Fusion 🙂 ( not giving away Genres , where would be the Fun in that )

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Armin! Send a link if you can.

[@arminthielen8570]

here you go : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h56vYYlsa5yEsKs

[@thomassabia5750]

The way I found Band Maid was because of You Tube

[@bobcieslinski]

Me too

[@viaverde3153]

Full intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3aalKGun7qZnas

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@guygourley2411]

Since day one, I've enjoyed their music, and it's been good to see Miku develop her guitar skills. They tend to not mix the guitars to the forefront very often which I personally would like to hear. The primary downside I have is that although Miku is fine when she sings, her regular voice just does not mesh with me, it's a bit too much "little kid" for my liking. Fortunately except for a few spots, it never affects the song. Kind of cute be-bop type song!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the great comments Guy!

[@polskabob359]

1234 parking lot!, po

[@bandmaidfanATL]

1 2 3 4 Parking Lot🎉🎉🎉

[@jeremydawkins8814]

And that's why we say Misa Misa Misa because once is never enough.

[@donstylo5572]

Hello Bob, I found an anti-war song by a Ukrainian duo. 5'nizza- солдат from 2003... 2 voices that harmonize perfectly... Maybe you like the song too and you react to it... Kind regards

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Don!

[@donstylo5572]

@@bobcieslinski I hope, you like this song...😉

[@makmiskell3733]

Thanks Bob! You could be the Mr. Rogers of Rock!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Mak!

[@liligomez9735]

Hi Bob!. I would love for you to react to Dimash's new song "Omir" (life), please 🙏🙏 He composed music and lyrics and this is very significant. A warm greeting from Argentina 👍🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@bobcieslinski]

Hi Lili! Nice to hear from you again. I’ll add that to the list. Send me a link if you can.

[@liligomez9735]

@@bobcieslinski kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWG8cn6fmNCaeKM 👍 Thank you 🥰😘🇦🇷

[@guygourley2411]

Hey Bob, I'm just tossing this one out because first off, I had never heard them play it, let alone live, and secondly, as a musician I know you will be amazed. It's by Quadratum, which is four of the Unlucky Morpheus members that did a few special pieces that I believe was during the Covid situation. It really showcases the violin skills of Jill, but the entire band is incredible. Whether you prefer to just listen to it yourself or do a reaction is up to you, but I think you'll find it quite interesting! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnSVcmSel9p_o6s

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey thanks Guy! I’ll check it out.

[@Acknaar]

Bring back the beard

[@wave8359]

Please do us all a favour --------and see: (you'll be glad---you'll be the first kid on the block !! "Kanaria/thank you people street" ! .....Weird title,....but THE hottest thing on Japan's musical/dance horizon. Fabulously tight choreo !------this is the best dance since Yui disappeared from BabyMetal !!!! In Japanese and English,but with a flavour of Filipino ? Thee girls are--------------------------------------- ******** !

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks wave. Can you send me a link. Thanks

[@wave8359]

@@bobcieslinski sorry,,,(can't do anything complicated like links,)... ,but they are on Utube as above.. ------- Kanaria,Thank You, People Streeat. (more pop-ish than rock).

[@Parker--]

So this video lacks any crowd mixing which is an absolute shame because when you’re there, especially in America, the crowd does indeed sing along to the chorus and Miku’s “Lululu x2” bits, so much so that Saiki doesn’t even sing half of the vocables and the crowd carries the part. It’s why I actually prefer fancams to this video because a decent fancam captures what it’s like to be there even moreso than this does. Also this song had an instrumental intro they removed from this video for some reason. The song itself is an absolute banger and is now being used as their big finale for this tour. I completely agree with the decision and advocated as much after seeing them last fall where No God was indeed the most fun song of the night.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the great info Parker. Someone sent me the missing intro. I’ve got to check it out.

[@tonygriffin_]

For the past 3 or 4 weeks, since I received the DVD of this 26 song concert, I've been doing my utmost to wear it out. They performed an instrumental intro to NO GOD this time but it was an addition to the song and they didn't include it when releasing this MV. In Japan, it's considered OK to sing along with the backing vocal harmonies but not with the main vocalist. Which is probably why (at 0:43 and 3:37 for example) Miku laughs as she sings that "Lulu, Lulu" line, which she knew the audience would have been waiting to join in with. Translations of English words aren't always 100% accurate with non-English bands and so we had "Wow, wow" up on the screen rather than the "Woah, Woah" Saiki was singing. I think Obi-Wan Kanami was using an octave pedal on her guitar a lot during this display of her playing, in order to get that synth-like sound. 4:50 - MISA's bass solo is a fine display of her expertise at holding a pick curled in her her finger so she can move from picking to slapping so very quickly. Enjoying your Band-Maid reactions as, apart from the very informative comments, you clearly love, love, love all that they do and, like any good Maidiac, are disappointed when a song ends! Don't worry, though, as there's always another great song on the way straight away! Talking of 'fun' songs, the song that's always a lot of fun for them - as well as having a 30 second drum solo in the official live version! ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk ) - is FREEDOM.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Tony for the awesome comments! Your comments are always spot on and fantastic. These ladies do make me happy. They are incredible musicians.

[@RobertWeber-is1ug]

Miku wrote the lyrics

[@TlanImass]

Have you caught on where MISA keeps her pick when she slaps? Hint: She doesn't throw it away! :D Actually, she hides it in between her pointing finger and middle finger (I believe). So, she can quickly transition between the two seamlessly at any beat.

[@bobcieslinski]

Yep I saw that when I was watching her. She is pretty quick doing that too. Seem less transitions.

[@elevown]

Shame its this new video of it.. The old official live of No God is a lot better imo.

[@johancoetser906]

If you want to hear a different side to Band Maid listen to Sayonakidori sung by Miku。Combine that with the acoustic Version of the same song。

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Johan.