Band Maid Manners/Black Hole Band Teacher Reaction

Band Maid Manners/Black Hole Band Teacher Reaction
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[@Davey-Boyd]

The story behind "Black Hole" is interesting (as told by Akane). Kanami asked her how fast she can drum, Akane replied around 190bpm. So Kanami wrote "Black Hole" that peaks at 220bpm! Akane went and wrote some drum patterns for the song (she actually music score's them) which she labelled 1) Easy 2) Comfortable 3) Normal 4) Possible if I work hard 5) Tough 6) Painful 7) Hell She said of course the band chose "Hell"!

[@BayneUpton]

That is so..... Akane !!! (and not surprising that Kanami pushed everyone's limits) 🙂

[@bobcieslinski]

Wow that’s awesome thanks for this!

[@thisismadness6962]

@@BayneUpton Akane used to tell Kanami that her programmed drum parts on the demos weren't playable with just two hands and two feet.

[@thisismadness6962]

I believe I read that for a while Akane didn't have a kit at home. She wrote the drum parts and then added them to Kanami's demo data file.

[@KarstenThorsen]

And after the Unseen World album (where both Manners and Black Hole are from) was released, each member of the band was asked which song was their favorite. Akane said Black Hole. She actually thinks playing like that is fun 😲

[@Parker--]

Not many bands can genuinely can sound so natural playing both of these songs and no other band can write both of these songs and pull them off. Their musical diversity is closer to that of Queen or Rush than any of their contemporaries who stick to one, maybe two sounds. You've only done 4 songs so far; you've only scratched the surface. While you'll find some similar songs in their 100+ catalogue of recorded tracks, but you'll never find a song that represents the majority of their work. They've made every combination of hard rock, metal, punk and pop possible. My suggestion for your next Maid track is Blooming, or Endless Story... or Memorable...

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Parker! I plan on doing more. Just hard to get to all of thr great music being suggested to me.

[@JazzFatcho]

KAAMI (lead guitar) has composed and arranged most of song since 2016 "ALONE".

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Jazz!

[@ziggyphoto]

Rumor has it that when Kanami was composing the music for Black Hole, she asked Akane how fast she could play the drums and Akane responded 190bpm and Kanami said your going to have to do 220bpm for this song.

[@realdocloco]

No rumor, it comes from Akane herselve in interview

[@bobcieslinski]

Thsnks Ziggy! Awesome info!

[@785boats]

As brilliant as all the Maids are, 'The Barefoot Assassin' owns both those songs on the bass. Not just when she's highlighted, but throughout the whole of both songs. The other thing I really love is the absolute look of concentration on Miku's face making sure she gets those complex rhythms on the guitar, and the harmonising backing vocals. Especially in 'Black Hole'. She's not her usual cheerful bubbly self in these songs. Makes me love her just that little bit more.

[@dannelson6980]

Even Akane stops smiling a few times playing Black Hole.

[@bobcieslinski]

She was great in this one. I loved the sounds she was getting from her bass. Great lines too.

[@785boats]

@@dannelson6980 Yeah. Akane had to keep the complexity of each individual part of that song together. And with a heap of complex rhythms & fills of her own. The whole song is a piece of Musical Magic.

[@davidmejia7908]

The two sides of Band Maid, they can do anything they want. That shows the quality of musicianship as well as rock chops. That's why we love them.

[@bobcieslinski]

They are amazing David! What a great set of songs. So opposite.

[@surfingasongwave]

The whole "Unseen World" album is outstanding.

[@MusicMike747]

Band-Maid has such depth to their musicality. “Manners” is funky rock? “Black Hole” is speed metal/punk rock? Who needs any other bands when these five artists can play it all? ❤

[@bobcieslinski]

You said. So talented and can do anything.

[@alexracea3519]

Lovebites and bandmaid have become my new favourite bands and I’m a fan of 60-70s rock and blues, thanks for introducing me to them, they’re ridiculously talented

[@bobcieslinski]

Both bands are incredible. What a concert it would be to have them both on the bill.

[@kyles5513]

Lovebites, Band-Maid and KGLW are my top 3. And I don't think any other bands from now on will be able to top them.

[@howardbrown911]

Add to them Wagakki Band too! Amazing Japanese true rock and metal. Can't find that here anymore.

[@realdocloco]

"I did not expect that" ... most heard sentence in Band-Maid's reaction videos i think 😉. Thank you, it was an entertaining reaction 👍

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Doc! I loved both songs.

[@Phattydumpz]

So I think the whole purpose of Black Hole, musically at least but lyrically too is descending into a Black Hole. If you listen to it with that in mind you really get the feel of what that might be like. Chaotic, uncomfortable but somehow, and I could reading to much into it but complete is the word I would use. Only because this song is that. You have to listen to it several times at least but it's a journey into chaos maybe but there's a sense of expectation and then finality or something like that to it. I'm not smart enough to define it exactly, but that's the way it feels.

[@zolitoth2458]

At the end of the song, when Kanami solos, she achieves that spiral suction effect with her guitar playing like a black hole.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Shane! I think you’ve got it man. Nice comments. Thanks for watching!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"Manners" is the calming effect to the controlled chaos of "Black Hole". And together the equilibrium is restored :)

[@bobcieslinski]

Yep that’s pretty accurate Gary!

[@grantnealon5101]

Just one long awesome bass solo from our favorite Assasin...

[@chakouyang2545]

Best rock band today technically

[@bobcieslinski]

You might be right. I was surprised with my first song how hard they can rock.

[@schelin1447]

BAND-MAID musicians are as always great of course. But what a lot of reactors miss is the the great singing harmonies and back and forth between Saiki and Miku! It doesn't get better than this.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for commenting great point!

[@wave8359]

Agreed ! Saiki-Miku-Saiki-Mku---------like some new and gorgeous musical instrument !

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Misa is such an incredible bassist! This was evident to me from the very first song I heard from them, the song "Thrill."

[@bobcieslinski]

I’m impressed by all of them. They can really rock and their music is so much fun to listen to.

[@maidiac4607]

Akane scores all of her parts - and she said in an interview that when she plays, she kan see the score for her (I bet she has been very good on the abacus at school (it's an eye/finger training thing)).

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for thr great info Maidiac! Love the name.

[@ziggyphoto]

I recommend the live versions of "Real Existence" "Freedom" or "Onset" next but heck, pick any song and they will NOT disappoint.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Ziggy!

[@Duh6666666]

How can I never have heard of this incredible band? The bass player is crushing it, those runs high up are superb and really stand out.

[@bobcieslinski]

I know right. I never knew of them either until recently. They are all incredible.

[@thisismadness6962]

So, you should check out their most recent MV, From Now On. It's an instrumental so Kanami, Misa, and Akane don't hold back at all. It also shows how Miku has progressed. She didn't even play the guitar when the band formed.

[@bobcieslinski]

Sounds good. I think I actually have that on the list already.

[@yourmomsoshi]

I have trouble finding modern music that I like. This is one of the few current bands that just rocks.

[@bobcieslinski]

So right James. I love what these ladies can do.

[@zer0tzer0]

The brass is in the Backing Tracks. BAND-MAID have always strived to get as close to the album version LIVE as possible. So any Keyboards, Synths or Sound Effects, unless it's a Gong or Doubled Vocals, are played by Kanami. That can play without them. The airline once lost their luggage, but they were more concerned about the sneakers they bought in L.A. than the computer. They just changed up the Set List and the show went on. If you watch 'Domination' LIVE you'll see a little game they play with Akane, gathering around her and making funny faces at her during the hard part to make her laugh and throw her off. Not a chance! Her nickname isn't The Beast for nothing. Once she's locked into the Backing Tracks she is a machine! BTW, it's not Saki. Saiki is pronounced like Psyche (Sigh-Key).

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey thanks for thr pronunciation help Z. Awesome info too thanks!

[@DAVID-io9nj]

As others have stated, it's a backing track. Used to add accents in many of their songs, usually done by Kanami on a synth. But in this case could have also been Akane or MISA. Both played horns for a while. Any keyboard is probably Kanami, piano is her first instrument. But both Akane and MISA could also manage.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Savid for thr info ! I knew someone triggered it and I was betting on Akane.

[@greylocke100]

@@bobcieslinski In the past Akane was the one who ran the tracks and triggers. Since they now have an actual staff they have a tech do that for them to offload it from Akane. She does have a few triggers on her kit though. I know one of them is set to trigger the computer that runs their tracks and the click. A few years ago she had other triggers for effects or lights, but as far as I know now, Akane only has two triggers on her kit now. And Kanami, Akane, and MISA all use either a keyboard or a piano for writing. MISA in an interview from last year said she used a "Keyboard" to write all of her bass lines, for the Unleashed! EP. She said she didn't want to unconsciously fall into a habit or reuse a lick she knew, so she forced herself to write them on a keyboard. MISA in addition to the bass also plays guitar, Alto Horn, Trumpet and the piano. Akane plays trumpet and piano and is learning both bass guitar and guitar. Saiki has been learning to play piano and guitar for about 3.5 years now. Miku is the outlier only playing guitar, but she is also the band's PR person and according to the other 4 Ladies, is CONSTANTLY busy doing promotion work for the band, writing lyrics, and dealing with both the record company and management so the other Ladies don't HAVE to. Kanami though has been playing piano for over 26 years and besides that and guitar can play bass guitar, and is a decent drummer.

[@bobcieslinski]

@@greylocke100 awesome info thanks! Man these ladies can do it all.

[@wave8359]

@@greylocke100 ....well......I can ride a bike, AND chew gum........

[@greylocke100]

@@wave8359 🤣🤣

[@Riel93]

Imo this is the best version of Manners. So damn good!

[@bobcieslinski]

I love that one. One of my favorites so far.

[@kennogawa6638]

The Maids performed Manners when they opened for Guns n Roses and Saiki killed it.

[@bobcieslinski]

They are all incredible.

[@chankeppe2065]

Akane can hit in many different ways. I love Akane. 🤘😍💥🥁

[@bobcieslinski]

She is great. I love her enthusiasm back there.

[@lewissmith4123]

If you ever need to show someone the variation in Band Maid's sound this is the video. Blackhole has a speed of 220bpm and is their fastest track to date but we believe Kanami wants to beat Dragonforce's 235 ! She just needs to convince Akane !!

[@bobcieslinski]

Oh wow Lewis. Competition is good. 220 and then going to 235 is not a huge jump but just getting to 220 is huge.

[@faafio]

They're a band that continually demonstrates that they know how to layer coolness upon coolness, both using catchy riffs/fills and crafted songwriting. That's how, after multiple listenings, it's still FRESH.

[@bobcieslinski]

I get that. I’ve been listening to these to songs over and over in the gym today. Never gets old or stale.

[@RobinC63]

Great reaction and analysis Bob. I remember when Manners was first released I felt it had such a great groove to it. I also like the addition of Miku’s vocal bits, especially the “yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah” ala Beatles lol.😊 Akane and Misu were friends at their music school so I’m sure it has helped them be so locked into each other. Black Hole is such an interesting composition and it shows Kanami’s brilliance. It’s a song that definitely left the Band-Maid world a bit divided. Generally speaking, and I mean really generally, it was non-musicians that didn’t like it that much, although many came around as they listened to it more. It was really well trained musicians that fell in love with it from the get go. There are so many, I’ll use the word again, brilliant compositional techniques used by Kanami. Starting the song with Miku with a 12/8 pattern and bringing in the rest of the band with a 4/4 time but at double the speed. The layering you spoke of, which is a favourite technique of mine and I also employ reverse layering, sure lets the listener breath for a moment. And Akane going at light speed into the Black Hole. I like to refer to this song as the musical equivalent of “In Your Face!” 😅😊

[@bobcieslinski]

Great points Robin. Thanks for the awesomeness! I can tell you know your stuff.

[@russellpotter7294]

' I want you to see that Akane fill again' Oh yes please. We know that as musicians Band Maid are pretty much up there with the very best. Akane always manages to add that little extra that doesn't over power but just shines and polishes any song. On the live on line concert I don't remember the brass backing being present on Manners. But when the MV was released we had the brass. Great addition. Others have mentioned the background to Black Hole. Organised mayhem

[@bobcieslinski]

She’s a beast. I love her playing.

[@highjynxx]

Black Hole is such a flex. Manners is pure Band-Maid for me

[@highjynxx]

And there is another Japanese all female band to complete the trinity: Nemophila. *Incredible* musicianship throughout the band of course with an absolute bomb of a singer. Dissension is the classic place to start though their most recent, Rise, is amazing in every way, too. Try Dissension or Rise!

[@bobcieslinski]

I’ve got that Rise on my todo list. Thanks!

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure.

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure.

[@mlm5150]

I remember when I saw them, and Manners came up, the crowd went wild when Miku did her scream. lol so great. Also in regards to the back track with the brass, let me tell you, the sound engineer they have is a monster as well. Kanami writes the back tracks that get played through various songs. I got to watch her on the sound board during their show and she is so on point.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thank for the great info here Matthew! I can’t imagine what a live show would be like. I have to get to one at some point. So hard with their tour since I have still in school and none of thr concerts are close to me.

[@grahamreed8774]

Two songs that show the broad spectrum of Band-Maid's music. Manners is the song for non metal heads. Fantastic old school blues/rock groove and riffs. Then Black Hole. Kanami sometimes produces a Synth or Brass sounding backing track.

[@bobcieslinski]

These were both incredible songs. I really loved them both Graham. They really show how much range this band has.

[@maidsandmuses]

Yep, some short snippets of brass section in Manners; they are also on the studio album version, but buried much deeper in the mix there, here they are easier to pick out. Not many reactors seem to notice them though... These ladies always knock it out of the park.

[@bobcieslinski]

Love the name. Thanks for thr info!

[@allenhuling598]

These ladies are so great! I always love the rhythm section the most, but Miku's timing on all her little vocal backing parts was something else....and all while playing a pretty great guitar part! Go maids!!🤘

[@bobcieslinski]

Completely fantastic performances in both of these sings by all of them. Awesome band.

[@wave8359]

Yes !----Miku's exquisite timing ! ...notice her more at every playing of this.

[@tonygriffin_]

Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid again as I really enjoy so many things you point out, all of which just increase my appreciation - and adoration! - of these highly skilled ladies. You're only the second reactor I've ever seen that noticed the trumpets! (JbfGuitar was the other) I think that it is Akane who puts in any little extras like that, from the machines next to her drum set, but it may be added offstage as I can't work out how she could do it while playing those drums so precisely. But they're not put in at post production of the concert audio, as they always do it all live! What I do know is that they record any extras themselves and they all form part of Kanami's original score. The 220 BPM controlled chaos finale of BLACK HOLE is ridiculously precise and excellent...as is the whole song, now I think about it, just a tad slower (180 BPM!).

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Tony! Thanks. I was surprised when I heard the brass. I assumed Akane had a box that she triggered. You can actually hit some of those with the drumsticks. I’ll be doing more so I hope to hear from you again.

[@tonygriffin_]

@@bobcieslinski One more thing to hit with her sticks sounds easily plausible for Akane! PS Her longest drum solo is on the live performance of FREEDOM. It's very impressive!

[@williamreynolds7861]

Great video Bob. Love that music.🎸🎸🥁

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks William!

[@thisismadness6962]

So, Kanami, the songwriter, creates backing tracks for many of their songs. She's also a keyboard player and good at using sound editing tools. In the studio, they often add multiple vocal layers to give Saiki and Miku more richness and depth. They add these to the backing tracks. At the end of Manners, you can really hear the.backing track vocals.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for thr info This is Madness!

[@MrEmatthewh]

Band-Maid is coming back to the US this year if you wanted to go and see them!

[@bobcieslinski]

I’ve seen the tour dates. Nothing is super close. I might try anyway.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

"Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!" - Miku Kobato

[@thomasjmclain]

FYI, the band members have given Akane the nickname "Gorilla".

[@bobcieslinski]

That makes total sense Thomas watching her back there.

[@dannelson6980]

I start laughing every time I hear "they are probably going" , "I see where this is going", "I expect" in a Band Maid reaction. That would not be Band Maid being Band Maid.

[@bobcieslinski]

Oh man Dan these ladies can rock. Wow!

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Very beautiful reaction. Thx 🤙

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@jkkansasband7056]

Bob, Kanami writes and plays the backing track for the Lives. They have to be tight to make it all work. And it always does work. Check out their latest MV for their most AWESOME instrumental FROM NOW ON. You won't know what hit you. Peace.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I’ll check it out. I think I have it on the list already.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

It all works except for that one time they started playing "Choose Me" during one of these lives and the opening backing track screwed up and the maids had to stall for time for about ten minutes. They released that as a separate video on their site. It's adorable.

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu You're right. They did an Awesome job of adlibbing for ten minutes. That would be a nightmare for any band. It seems they use a backing track all the time now because I didn't notice Akane counting down on the tour.

[@greylocke100]

@@jkkansasband7056 From what I've read, Akane hits a trigger for the backing track/click track and the tech on MISA's side runs the laptop that sends it to their In Ears, but Akane hits the trigger when she in particular is set. So technically she is still counting them in. Just not audibly :)

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@greylocke100 Exactly. I know Akane triggers it but there's no visibility to the crowd like there used to be. Everything is thru the In Ears now.😎

[@TheGamingFarmerMan]

All I have to say is wait till you hear their big gun.

[@arminthielen8570]

Great Reaction , and thank you for knowing their Names. Very respectful. If you are ready for some crazy Pop/Rock/Funk/Jazz Fusion i would like to recommend Garchric Spin " Mindset ". Incredibly Talented Ladies and sadly highly underrated. Besides BM one of my personal Favorites from Japan

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Armin! I try to learn names but it takes me a little while. But when I got them I got them for good. Just something I think is important for thr kids I teach. People can’t believe I know all of my band kids names. But it’s important.

[@stonefaction]

@@bobcieslinski The singer's name is Saiki - pronounced 'Sigh-key' (rather than Saki - which it sounds like you are saying. Apologies if I'm just hearing you wrong).

[@bobcieslinski]

@@stonefaction nope I’m sure I’ve got it wrong. I’m not great with names like that.

[@EM-vh6nj]

Akane's a beast? Yes, a Gorilla specifically. Great reaction!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks EM! She sure is.

[@Chan_Fry]

The more I listen to both of these songs, the more I think "masterpiece". Every note and sound is intentional and specific, each selected for a reason that fits the song's purpose. It's so rare to notice this in *any* rock song, much less two in a row. Some great bands never composed any song this well.

[@bobcieslinski]

You are so right Chan. I love these two songs. They really show off the skills these ladies have. Both are awesome!

[@JuanSan66]

Fantastic job sir! Excellent video. These two songs combine perfectly to show the whole field that these girls cover with their music.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks so much Juan! I’m really digging how hard these ladies can rock. I’m listening to both of these in the gym right now.

[@sveinunghelgesen6340]

Really nice reaction and great comments 🙂

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@Puyax01]

Finally a coherent reaction 👌

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks so much I really appreciate it.

[@mkoose]

Great reaction. I really liked your descirption of the songs ! Well done

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Martin!

[@makmiskell3733]

Great! Thanks Bob!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Mak!

[@johancoetser906]

Next, you should try a change of pace and listen to sayonakidori with Miku singing the lead to experience how versitile they truly are..

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Jonah! I’ll check it out.

[@drvijil]

Great review, you’re spot on. This live version of Manners is fantastic, better than the studio version/version. Black Hole, while a bit overwhelming for the mind, is an amazing musical assault on the senses. In a band interview, Akane said this was her most challenging drum part to play. All the maids slay in Black Hole.

[@bobcieslinski]

That one is a for sure blow your mind song. Wow!!!

[@johnmatthew102]

I remember when the Unseen World album dropped and there were a few people over on the Band-Maid reddit who were skeptical they could pull off such a fast and complex song like Black Hole live. Said they'll probably never play it. They should have known not to underestimate the Band-Maid!

[@zolitoth2458]

I remember how excited Champ was that they would be able to play it live, but they did it easily.

[@bobcieslinski]

I don’t think anyone should underestimate these ladies. They are young too lots of great okayjng coming down the road.

[@rubyvolt]

Dude....FREEDOM!!!! Will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!!!!

[@ha_seldon7985]

I can admire Akane's drumming, I can admire the guitar solos, I am delighted when Miku sings yeah yeah yeah, but at the beginning, when Misa plays the bass solo, I am on my knees and bowing down. I can play the beginning of this song over and over again. Masterpiece.

[@bobcieslinski]

Agreed she’s a beast and goes unnoticed.

[@pappapata]

Love this song. Love these Hard Rockin' Maids❣❣❣

[@bobcieslinski]

They are so good Patrik.

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Miku is the principle lyricist in Band Maid. It’s her creation and She rules with a cute, tiny, velvet gloved fist.💪🏻🤘🏻

[@bobcieslinski]

They are amazing and they can really rock.

[@Peter1912]

That's why i call her Akane-47, She's a machine gun on the drumkit! Favourite drummer across all genres

[@bobcieslinski]

She’s incredible.

[@wave8359]

Can't get away from these two songs . I suppose musicians hate to hear of favourites that never get overtaken by their more recent works?-----but it just can;t be helped----perhaps,just perhaps, ...............Manners and Black Hole can NEVER be overtaken by any newer work ? !! That still won't stop them turning out their wonderful sounds ,----but it's hard to imagine anything right up at this level ! Anyway, far from putting me off tasting any newer and future works , this just plain inspires me ! An impossibly high bar, perhaps----but one that they will still hang masterpieces from !!

[@bobcieslinski]

Both are so incredible and yet so different.

[@weldernick3750]

I feel like the song PLAY (preferably live) would be a great next band maid song! It’s such a fun song from them! Not as much an akane song but more of just 5 ladies having a blast on stage lol

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Weldernick!

[@fernandomontironi2165]

Akane handles some of the arrangements or pre-recorded tracks, she used to have the device on the left side of the drums.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Fernando!

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

I love watching reactions to this video in particular. Theres always the pause after manners and "man they are really technically skilled" and then "oh, ok, now I get it" lol

[@bobcieslinski]

Yep so true. Loved these 2 songs. So good.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

MISA, Master of the Bass Glissando.

[@bobcieslinski]

Such a cool part.

[@elevown]

Try listening to Manners MV- they studio one sounds a lot better imo :) And yes- Akane triggers the tracks - you sometimes see in songs this hittable computer screen type thingy on her left side. p.s Just in case you didnt know manners and blackhole are 2 different songs from the same album :) This was performed online as part of some musicians support initiative during covid lockdown- bands would do a 10 min slot in the online show and get a chunk of money to help support them when nobody could do conserts. So BM needed to do 2 songs to make up the time. They also did several of their own online conserts for fans who could buy digital tickets from their website during lockdown- and even wrote some songs for the fans about missing them! BM are my fav band- they are amazing - so hope you do more :) They have Loads of songs all amazing- and with a big variety of song too! Just always try to react to either the MV or the official live - not some new dodgey audio fan cam :) I will recommend Warning MV, Daydreaming MV, and No God official live (for amazing bass work) Or the MV for one of their newest- the amazing instrumental 'From now on'

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks elevown! These ladies are so impressive. I’m listening to manners right now as I’m working out in the gym. If you could send me some links I’d appreciate it that way I get thr good ones. Thanks!

[@elevown]

@@bobcieslinski No problem :) While they have at least 100 fantastic songs i'll limit linking those i mentioned lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6qnZHynp7Gnhs0 Warning MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTEloihp66nr7s Daydreaming MV (good showcase of Saiki their lead singer) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80 No God - official live (amazing bass work all the way through) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2e9hKmjo9CGZpI From now on MV (Instrumental From their newest EP) Fans would be happy with any of those :)

[@bobcieslinski]

@@elevown thanks for them.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

WARNING! (maybe your next song?) It's bad MANNERS to stop listening to Band-Maid because you'll feel starved for musical excellence and joy and fall into a BLACK HOLE of emptiness... probably! 😵 Thx, Bob!

[@bobcieslinski]

Lol thanks Tom! Good one.

[@rubyvolt]

Welcome to the rabbit hole. One of my favorites to get you started. Nice reaction and noticing these ladies are total musicians. Some of the more less known tracks that I love and are on their YT page in just audio are SHAKE THAT, Chemical Reaction and Screaming. Makes this old head banger have faith in music again.

[@DaElfer]

Akane has a Roland trigger device... I think it's Roland. Can't remember

[@bobcieslinski]

I knew someone had it and I thought she would be the most likely but I couldn’t see it.thanks

[@DaElfer]

@@bobcieslinski cant remember if she had it in that show though. ive seen it in some of the bigger shows kzbin.infoa0OAQnUsNvM

[@greylocke100]

@@DaElfer She didn't use the trigger pad after I think February 2021 the Budokan replacement on line concert. I can't remember the one where they had the technical issues with the tracks. I THINK it was that one. But part of the problem might have been the trigger interface and just how hard Akane actually hits. I know in all of the fancams and behind the scene photos from their US tour last year the only trigger pad I saw was the foot trigger behind her left foot with the 2 buttons on it that she has been using since Studio Coast and Zepp to Start/Stop the click and the backing track. All other trigger pads were gone from her kit.

[@wave8359]

Miku: AH AH Ah Ah Ah ah ah ah ah ........... so kool !!!!

[@Rob-yp3ln]

The Warning and Band Maid are my two favorite bands of today. I see you discovered Angelina Jordan. She's my favorite Female vocalist follow by another girl from Norway Aurora. Aurora has a completely different sound. If You haven't seen her check out Through The Eyes Of A Child Vevo live version then anything else by her>

[@bobcieslinski]

You have awesome taste in music Rob!

[@nogarddragonkin]

band maid is just one of those freeky bands that it doesnt matter what they play you would think its their main style.. i think if you look up versatile in the dictionary it should be just a picture of them

[@bobcieslinski]

All I know so far is whatever they do it rocks.

[@gizeright]

Freedom live Akane has a cool drum solo..come on you can do it!!

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Nice review on Manners....most people don't get this song unless your a musician to really hear the bluesy rock grove with Akani and Misa.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Tom!

[@maxmaidiac2237]

"Pick up the Pieces (cover)/ TGJ All Stars special gig"

[@bobcieslinski]

Oh wow I love that song. That would be awesome to check that out. Can you send me a link Max?

[@Popskull-yl9gn]

I believe if they played any song twice...they would sound exact.

[@bobcieslinski]

They are that accurate for sure.

[@bernardoesperanto3194]

Another great reaction, aligato! I would like to draw your attention to two songs which they produced under the name "Band Maiko" (= Geisha apprentice) in Kyoto. They all wear kimonos and we see traditional instruments like the shamisen, Jap. drums, etc.: The titles of the MVs are "Secret Maiko Lips" -kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-reHR4rNKYa5I - and "Gion-cho" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q562pWqlgrqAmdU . Both MVs are very colourful and show the arts and techniques the maikos had to learn. For both MVs exist making-of videos. We see e.g. how Akane had to train climbing a steep stairway in her traditional wooden "high-heels" desperately trying not to fall and learn how many crew member had to help Saiki to enter a ricksha which then drove her through a bamboo wood. Funny and very educative.

[@bernardoesperanto3194]

Sorry I forgot: There are English captions. And the "Lips" to my knowledge is the only song where Misa sings (okay, it's just a long wolf howl, but the idea is clear: she is a talented singer ;-)) Have fun!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Bernardo! I appreciate the kind words and thanks for thr great info and links.

[@zocc116]

yeah, they can rock really hard, but they also can speed metal really, really, really fast :)

[@bobcieslinski]

They are incredible!

[@jameshatch5722]

🤠🎸🎶 Bob, It looked like you had a little trouble keeping up....I play Band Maid at work " LOUD" Wanna race??? The Maid's plan for World Domination is taking shape...All Hail the Maid's...🤠❤️🌸🎸🎸🎸🌸🎤 🍜🍜🍜🍜🍗🍗🍜🍜🥁

[@devingalloway2708]

I saw them live and there were no lyrics

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@starocean6013]

Wrong ones love band maid but sometimes you gotta go with the mv's be well

[@chrisegbertky]

Please keep backing up and relistening. Why? Because I want to hear what you just heard. If I wanted to hear with my untrained ears alone then I would do that. Love your reaction and comments.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks so much Chris! I appreciate the kind words. This was a unique comment since most people say the opposite.

[@chrisegbertky]

@bobcieslinski I get it if the "reactor" is 1) ignorant of any morsel of information about the band and/or music but then why watch a reaction anyway 2) just down right annoying to listen to because their reaction is way over the top because ~ see1). The value you bring is to NOTICE nuances of the performance and help us HEAR them. This increases my enjoyment and appreciation of the music. So please keep up the good work!

[@bobcieslinski]

@@chrisegbertky thanks Chris! You have some valid points.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

The maids always deliver. Akane, MISA, and Kanamincho could be an incredible instrumental trio if they wanted. Speaking of which, I would like to recommend one of my newer discoveries because I'd love to hear your interpretation on them. They're called Paranoid Void, and the song is called "Null." The video I'm linking is a live one take session. The drummer Mipow reminds me of Vlad from Jinjer, the bass guitarist Yu-ki reminds me of MISA, and the guitarist reminds me of David Gilmour around the "Meddle" era of Pink Floyd. Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5i4gHiiotJsjKc

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Pale Horse. Alright I’ll be got it in thr playlist. Thanks.

[@diklongley01]

Blackhole took me ages to get my head around. It is so disjointed, unmelodic and (thematically) fractured. The virtuosity of the band members kept me coming back to it. I do wonder if the song borrows heavily on Japanese/Chinese melodic structures - where dissimilar notes & chords frequently are used in the same passage.

[@bobcieslinski]

Virtuosity is right in here. Good one.

[@bimasaputra5251]

❤️😏🙏👍🇲🇨

[@457op661]

BAND-MAID "Play" Studio ver. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3mQdqGgiLqcac0 at Shin-Kiba STUDIO COAST (23 11 2017) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuml6uZqdZ5e9E at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (14 2 2022) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@maxmaidiac2237]

SO YOU SAY YOU LIKE SAXIPHONE??? PLEASE TRY, "FUNK #1 - TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI". OF COURSE, YOU MUST ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THE "TACHIBANA MARCHING BAND".

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Nax was that you that sent me the link for that band? They were incredible!!!

[@wave8359]

YAAAAY !---Tachibana !!!!!!!!!----the schoolgirls who light up Kyoto---without using any electric from the grid !

[@herbpoints]

You didn't mention Miku… 😭po🕊️

[@bobcieslinski]

Check out the other videos. I’m sure I did in one of those. They are all amazing.

[@wave8359]

Miku is the centre of the universe.---that's all there is to it.

[@thsc9119]

Akane is possibly the best rock drummer alive today. My fave band is still The Warning, which is so good and totally not show-offy with great songs often with lines I can hum in the shower. I recognize that Band-Maid is superior from a purely technical standpoint but it's not a band I can fall in love with the way I have with The Warning and it's three charming girls.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Tom. Both groups are amazing and so talented. I think Akane is a beast for sure. ThebWarning do have some catchy tunes. I think we are lucky that we have both groups.

[@danuwaanalihi1839]

Funk to Thrash? No problem.

[@kumpatea]

Hey, there's a Russian dude, Radio Tapok, he covers songs in Russian, and sings almost 1 to 1 like in the original. You really should listen to him