BAND-MAID - No God (BRITS REACTION!!!)

[@opie8989]

No God is off of their newest album Unseen World, so is Manners, Warning, and After Life.

[@falkarios2944]

There's a lot of controlled chaos in this song, but it really comes together well. A lot of the newer songs can be a little overwhelming at first. It took me a few listens to get a good feel for each song, but I really like the songs on this album. Band Maid does a very good job creating a broad variety of songs while keeping the unique sound they're known for. I'm glad you guys are liking them, and you still have a lot of songs to look forward to. There's plenty of other bands and songs to check out in-between, but I always look forward to seeing more Band Maid reactions.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Falkarios Sorry for not replying sooner, this got missed with some other comments. We got quite a few as you can imagine and it's getting harder to keep up. Thank you for the nice comment and we appreciate all your information too.

[@BritPopsReact]

Hit that like button if you would be so kind :) ....Thanks for watching... we are 150 miles apart in lockdown so we record our reactions remotely so maybe not a slick as others!... All our reactions are genuine unlike some other channels, you wont find those cheesy fake shocked thumbnail faces either!.. We are a couple of Brits reacting to music and your requests. Thanks for watching :)

[@silentwood207]

Yes....controlled chaos. Thanks for jumping on this so quick.

[@BritPopsReact]

@silentwood207 This one caught us a bit off guard, we were not quite prepared for this but we enjoyed it. Thanks for watching

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Thank you for the shout out, Gentlemen! I adore Miku and have a kindred type feeling towards her as I also had to learn to play basically onstage, on the fly so to speak. Plus, she’s a really passionate lyricist who puts her true feelings into the songs.💪🏻🤘🏻

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Congrats on the shout out quad B.👍

[@Badllamah]

👍 B-cubed

[@BritPopsReact]

@BigBrutal BassBeer Your more than welcome, you were good enough to reply to my initial question on the guitar and it got me interested to find out more. Hope you find time to check out the review from "The Trogly's Guitar Show" channel. We always try and give out shout out where we can. Thanks for watching and coming back.

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Gary, The Legend!

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

@@Badllamah Badllama, you’ve also been around since the earliest of days!

[@snowdog5895]

Band Maid is just brilliant in what they do! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

This is Still part of the live show isn't it? It might sound a bit different iff they do a real film clip?.

[@PaulEngineer]

Welcome to Band Maid 2021-style! Nothing like the deep end to pull you in. When you're ready for more, anything from the 'Unseen World' album. But much more of the classic sound, including hard rock vibe still available in the other six albums. Scoring it as five bananas and a cherry.

[@PinD-PANIC]

Two snaps up and a twist!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Paul Hathaway We got a bit caught out on this one with this mixing up, we may go back for a bit to get more accustomed. you went all out and got the mixed fruit scoring system, now your just showing off!!

[@johnmatthew102]

You Brits are right on the mark (no pun intended) with your comparison of Misa's playing with Mark KIng of Level 42. "Something About You" has been an ear worm of mine since 1985, now Band-Maid has taken over that role. That cool British accent automatically adds ten points to your IQ. :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

John if you heard my cool british accent you'd swoon. Don't worry i'd catch you :)

[@BritPopsReact]

@John Matthew Thanks for the comment, Mark King is still around playing and pops up now and again over here. Did you happen to catch our "WWWBPR" video, these guys have some pretty cool accents too. See if you can find time to check it out, we would appreciate the support. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYm1eYaklq6MiZY

[@johnmatthew102]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I don't know Gary. Could I depend on you during a trust fall exercise? I'll be sure to wear a helmet if I ever get the chance to speak with you. :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@johnmatthew102 Ah yes the team bonding/building exercise. With my serious head on i have a golden rule. If a situation ever arises where you could potentially get injured or worse, trust in yourself first. You'll find out soon enough how much trust you can put in others around you. Does that help?🙂

[@patron40silver]

I enjoy watching your faces process what you're hearing. NO GOD, along with most of the Unseen World album, is more experimental? than prior BAND-MAID songs. I can't get enough of these ladies so thanks for reacting and sharing them with the world. 🔥🤘🤘🗾🎲

[@xagorvangard]

If it was an Xperiment, then I call it a success! -X

[@BritPopsReact]

@patron40silver That caught us a bit off guard, maybe we need to go back a few more to get tuned in properly. We have been advised to check out "Manners" as it may be "more our cup of tea"

[@patron40silver]

@@BritPopsReact Manners is a very "groovy" song that reminds me of 70s and 80s rock. Very different than NO GOD.

[@lurkmerchant]

@@BritPopsReact "caught us off-guard" probably is the best compliment. I'm sure they intended that way. 😁

[@Glenner7]

You didn't answer my call in to sway the vote. Oh well, next time! I agree that Manners would be a very good one for you, also an older one called Daydreaming is very beautiful.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Glenner7 _ Ah man, sorry we missed your call, we must have been in "make-up" then, it takes a while to get us two looking presentable. OK, let's see where we go next. Would you mind checking out our new "WWWBPR" upload we put out, it's something new we are trying out. It's not Band-Maid, but it may be something you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYm1eYaklq6MiZY Thanks for the support.

[@BM4-Life]

Brit Pops React Playlist hmmmm what is next? Maybe *Real Existence* from 2015 😊 🐦 *BAND-MAID - No God* 2021 🐦 *BAND MAID - Freedom* 2016 🐦 *BAND-MAID - Domination* 2018 🐦 *BAND-MAID - Dice* 2018

[@BritPopsReact]

@BM 4-Life Yup, we had enough reactions to make it worth them having their own play list, lets see how many we get in there. Did you happen to catch our "WWWBPR" release, it's something new we are trying and would appreciate the support. You may like these guys too kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYm1eYaklq6MiZY

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Gets better every time I hear it! ♥

[@_JimS]

I’m new to your channel and I see a true passion towards Band Maid, but I also see a lot of question in your eyes. Kanami is a brilliant songwriter, I’m 64yo and have listened and seen the best Rock had to offer. Kanami can mix many genres of music in one song and come out with a masterpiece, defying all musical logic. She’ll write angelic harmonies to the hardest rock songs like “Blooming” then take the most heartfelt ballad and hit you with a hard rock solo “Daydreaming” that will leave you saying, “where the hell did that come from”. These girls are very special, much more than the other Japanese bands of late, special in a way the Beatles were special….. that perfect “Rock Storm”.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Jim S Hello, sorry for the delay in the reply, we must have missed it. We are getting a better knowledge of Band-Maid and after the reaction, we found out that this was one of their more experimental songs, we had yet to be exposed to that, so it caught us off guard a little. We have been enjoying the process of learning all about them and their backgrounds, we are interested in them and many other new bands too, so you may se when go all over the place, but we will return to Band-Maid in the not too distant future. Thank you for watching and the comment, we appreciate it.

[@_JimS]

@@BritPopsReact You boys go at your own pace, we'll sit and watch, thanks for your reacts....cheers

[@dhrh0591]

all three of the girl guitarist now have their own signature guitar, Kanami with her PRS, Miku with her Zamaitis, and Misa with her Black Cloud

[@BritPopsReact]

@dhrh 05 Thank you for the fun fact

[@osierpe]

Kanami doesn't have a PRS signatura guitar. She is an official guitarist of PRS but does not have support from the brand. PRS also does not appear in the credits of the albums of the band.

[@haggaisimon7748]

They are so versatile. I haven’t yet digested the new album. It will come. I always come back in time. Daydreaming, Anemone, Wonderland were recent old discoveries. Before that I rediscovered Bubble and Blooming. These are real gems.

[@toshimatyu6654]

For me, the recent BAND MAID songs sound better the second time. It continues, and it reaches max in about the 4th time. Enjoy BAND MAID.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Toshi Matyu Thank you, we will be back for more soon.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Nice to see you make the move to the "Unseen World."

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃well now if you are going to play music from their current album you should check out the video Youth. It was 1 of 2 extra songs from the new album. Yes Miku is playing her Flappy Pigeon

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I agree with that suggestion. 2 thumbs up from me.👍👍

[@phaeron]

The song contains quite a lot of detail in everything, to grasp it all you probably really need several listens. And the fact that it is a bit funky and bass-heavy is no coincidence, as Misa basically wrote the song and delivered the framework to Kanami, who then only elaborated on it. Her talent together with her 'Black Smoker' bass are an unbeatable duo. 🤘🏻 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】 🕊️

[@arsnlin]

IIRC, the song that MISA made the framework is Chemical Reaction

[@phaeron]

​@@arsnlin I got the info from the Magnet Magazine homepage from the article 'A Conversation with Band-Maid' (Feb 8, 2021) ... Tried to post the link, but YT keeps deleting the comment. Sorry!

[@crabuki1273]

You know it's cool if you don't like it. You've been very respectful, and everyone has their own tastes. :) I'm willing to bet you'd like their older stuff, which skewed squarely towards classic rock. They love experimenting, fusing genres. "Manners" is the latest song of theirs (same album as this song) which fits more squarely into that area.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"YOUTH" I tells ya. The song that never made the standard album realease. No prog, just a great slab of rock that grabs you by the crown jewels & makes you scream....in a good way. Tut tut, someones left a link to a great fan made vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZOppKKZlrKBjZY

[@BritPopsReact]

@Crabuki This the first song we have heard where they mix it up a bit and we were not used to that, so it sort of "clashed" our senses. We may go back to some of the older ones to get more tuned -up. Thanks for watching

[@paulthornley4149]

Misa Misa Misa

[@rugan0723]

So, I'm sold on the new album. Now, if I can just find the CD for a reasonable price. I hope someone can work a US distribution deal.

[@firebirdguy3151]

Misa loves to play the bass that way and basically does every song, you just can't hear her front and center. She plays it like a damn piano. Do Warning (Music Video) next. Same album, but just an awesome video and song.

[@darkchiron]

She uses that entire neck as much as she can.

[@BritPopsReact]

@DarkChiron Thanks for the fun fact, we like those.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Firebirdguy31 Okeydokey, we will look to check that one out soon. Thanks for watching.

[@glenkelley6799]

Another great reaction. Their new album is a mix of older style, what the band calls (Roots) and newer style (Progress). Roots is supposed to be more in the style of their older songs and Progress is newer style. The song Manners is supposed to a song that bridges Roots to Progress. I'll be honest, it took a couple of listens to really solidify my feelings for some of the Progress songs, but that was just my brain trying to wrap itself around the music complexity and once my brain rewired, they're become some of my favorites on this album. Five of the songs are competing to top spot, but that keeps changing each time I listen to them.

[@BritPopsReact]

@glen kelley We appreciate the comment and have since found out the new album is a bit more experimental, not sure we are quite ready for that. We may go back and do some more old ones to get out little ears more in tune. Thanks for watching.

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

It's true that most of Unseen World is experimental and progressive, but Manners contains more of a rock m roll vibe. Afterlife is s little progressive but in the best way possible. If you check out the MV Daydreaming you will definitely hear a Band-Maid sound that you will find very familiar to your UK ears. Cheers

[@BritPopsReact]

@A. J. Cruz We may go with "Manners" next, that sounds more "our cup of tea" Not sure we are quite ready for the more experimental ones just yet, we are not fully tuned up.

[@powbobs]

Now you’ve got to do Daydreaming to see the other end of the scale. Besides, it’s a masterpiece.

[@bartyslattfast]

And Wonderland

[@BritPopsReact]

@powbobs When you say "other end of the scale" can you be a bit more specific, this may have bit a little too experimental for our delicate ears, we are not quite up to speed yet. Manners seems to be more "our cup of tea", where does it compare on that scale?

[@bartyslattfast]

@@BritPopsReact daydreaming is more if a rock ballad, it's Kanami's favorite. Wonderland is a layered, somewhat jazzy song.

[@powbobs]

@@BritPopsReact Yeah. As a serious Maid fan I don’t like some of the new songs either. It seems they were trying to appease their metal head fans. Daydreaming is an amazing Rock Ballad. I recommend the music video. It’s great. As the other poster said, Wonderland is really good too and in the same vein. Everyone should see Daydreaming at some point though.

[@bartyslattfast]

@@powbobs I agree that daydreaming is a must see.

[@tonygamble6414]

You need to check out Manners, Misa is a beast on the bass

[@nem447]

defo one of their more 'out there' songs

[@BritPopsReact]

@NEM Yes, it caught us off guard a little. We had been warned they like to mix it up a little. Thanks for watching.

[@Darth.Fluffy]

The funk is strong in young Misa...

[@BritPopsReact]

@Darth Fluffy Yup, she funked that right off

[@specialk5257]

I would like to nominate "After Life" it is one of the newer real music videos and has the most unbelievable chorus which repeats 3X. The third time they change it up and it kills!

[@Greg-om2hb]

BAND-MAID has some wonderful ballads. I recommend: Wonderland (live), a sophisticated jazzy number; Daydreaming (MV), a real tear jerker; and About Us (live stream), a thank you to their fans who followed them during lock down.

[@PinD-PANIC]

The Zemaitis "Flappy Pigeon" was custom made for Miku and named after her. I think you guys are full fledged addicts now :) .

[@BritPopsReact]

@P in D Nice looking guitar it is too, we popped a link into the channel if you interested to watch it. We are getting into it, not 100% sure on this one, but we have plenty of other recommendation for more that would be "our cup of tea" Thanks for watching. Oh, if you could give us a bit of support on our other Wednesday release and get the word out there about our new "WWWBPR" idea we would appreciate that too. Here's the link for our first release if you get time to watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYm1eYaklq6MiZY You may know these guy

[@PinD-PANIC]

@@BritPopsReact ... went and listened and gave it a like for the smooth jazzy feel and a good reaction. Nice job! I do have a couple (BAND MAID) suggestions for your WWWBPR. The girls love April Fools and all of them are Jokesters. In 2018 they played an elaborate trick on their fans ... they completely redid their website and became "BAND MAIKO" ... playing traditional Japanese music to hard rock. They even put out a 4 song EP which you can still get. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-reHR4rNKYa5I 2021 was MIKU'S turn and she put together a J-Pop project for April Fools called Cluppo (a twist on her pigeon sound trademark "Kuruppo") which probably sounds better than 98% of the pop out there today, as a joke for the fans who thought she may actually be leaving BAND-MAID to do this. It was really a thumb in the eye of the Japanese record industry and their "IDOL" culture which she was turned away from as she originally tried to leave the maid café she worked at ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYOQd4OsjsyDoK8 You already know that the MAIDS blow your channel up in terms of views. What better way to get the word out ;) . Pigeons will save the world!

[@BritPopsReact]

@P in D OK, could be something we something we can lead into. It would be if some of the Band-Maid viewers would stick around for some of our other reactions too. Ah well, one view at a time is what we started out with. Cheers for the suggestions, we will get checking some new BM reactions out.

[@madsstavang]

Great reaction guys! Checking out their new stuff is a great idea. Their latest album is probably my favorite. Manners is a solid next choice, because it is quite different from what you have reacted to until now. If you like to discover the versatility of Band-Maid, you should also check out Daydreaming. It is one of their few ballads, and the lead guitar is an absolute highlight there.

[@StoveLad]

MiSA BASS IS 🔥

[@FrankieBag0donuts]

The music for No God is like listening to Frank Zappa in a Metal mood.... Progressive... experimental... chaotic madness. It's a bit much compared to their previous work. Manners and After Life are more palatable from their new Unseen World album. Keep up the good work, gents!

[@Darth.Fluffy]

Manners and Warning are both off Unseen World. As is No God.

[@paulread4886]

No God, this a new song. Misa has always been up for funky bits ever snce Thrill , first video singe.Her mother brought her up on a diet of The Who , so Misa was always a very melodic bassist from the start. Her first instrument when young was the Trombone. Kanami started piano, hence her great composing/arranging skills, which has won not only award for in Japan , but also high paise from Jimmy Page of Led Zep (Akane too) Choose me live,is a great rock song with explosive chorus launching fills.> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTUmqeYjcycnbc

[@PinD-PANIC]

I thought I read somewhere that MISA was also a classically trained Cellist?

[@topographic1973ify]

Misa, the silent assassin. Misa, Misa, Misa. Manners will be an entirely different and more traditional style. Band Maid incorporates many different styles and they don't have a bad performance. Giovanni is a piece that heads into the prog area. Everyone has their favorites. For me No God rates probably higher than you place it but it's all good, it's Band Maid.

[@donepearce]

Lemmy's looking good. These ladies never disappoint.

[@BritPopsReact]

@donepearce Indeed he is, no mistaking that intro Be interested to see what you make of what's coming up later.

[@mechanicat23]

Please check out their official mv for Rine.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

No, God? Oh, God!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Tom Clark Yup, we jumped in there.

[@threemonkeysk]

Good as usual guys. Wonder how your gonna fare if or when you get to the likes of "Screaming" and "Different" Think they'll certainly prick your ears up!

[@BritPopsReact]

Thanks yes... ok noted let's see where we go from here :)

[@damienmaynard8892]

No caps!? No cap!... Ace of Spades? I bet Lemmy would've liked to play with them! (jk - He was a very nice bloke - put his cigar out in his drink, Jack n coke, when he saw there was a child in the room when he met Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters). Good song and excellent delivery. Knew you'd go for 8 - for a first listen!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Damien Maynard Yup, we managed to get the lockdown mullets styled. We guess this must be how BM mix things up and it caught us by surprise a bit, our tiny little minds could not process it right away. Did you manage to catch our "WWWBPR" release, something new we are trying and would appreciate the support. Lemmy was scary looking guy, but always had time for everyone. Your getting good with the scores, keep it up!!

[@damienmaynard8892]

@@BritPopsReact mullets? nothing fishy about the hair! Never had a mullet - went from Prince Valiant (platinum blonde) to a Robert Plant - gold curls. Now I have a "Bill Bailey" - "it's not a bald patch - it's a solar panel for my love machine" LOL!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Damien Maynard I always wanted to ask but never had the courage. Does that barber charge you full price or half the list price? Just asking for a friend 👍

[@technopsychobedlam]

This is one of their more progressive songs. I'm surprised they released this on YT before some of the more accessible songs from the last album.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Guys, check out NEMOPHILA all girls Japanese Band songs Dissension, Raitei.... :)

[@travistucker3719]

Manners!! yes

[@lurkmerchant]

Manners is a good old rock song, warning, chemical reaction and afterlife from the same album probably are easier for you to digest. Giovanni is my favorite but it might be a bit too progressive for you guys. Level 42! I think I have a cd somewhere.

[@philproffitt8363]

Bass was always good. Their early 'Thrill' MV, that got them attention in the west, has a bass solo...in your face Mark King :-) It's a really catchy tune...recommend it. They've come a long way...but haven't made a bad song at all.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Phil Proffitt Thanks for the comments, we did enjoy Band-Maid as it was more our style of music and we will get to check out more soon, just like to give some a break in between reactions. Thanks for watching

[@jamesbahamutchannel6724]

NEMOPHILA- DESSENSION

[@pjlu2]

pjl wuz here... #BandMaid

[@BritPopsReact]

We are not a public toilet!! lol #Britpopsreact

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Do manners its the song everyone is doing

[@BritPopsReact]

@Stephen Chigwidden We will try and get to that soon. Thanks for the comment.

[@zocc116]

8? should be 12, at least :)

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

or 812 the same as Miku's Pigeon Years

[@BritPopsReact]

@Dave Cook Oh, very smooth

[@jinyamanose2369]

React Baby Metal Rondo of Nightmare

[@Mikupigeon]

no god is actually one of the few songs in the new album that I like less. giovanni, hokai, black holes, chemical reaction and manners are my favourites so far.