CRAZY CALL AND RESPONSE INTRO! BAND-MAID 'Play' LIVE | Multi-Instrumentalist Reaction + Analysis

[@WavePotter]

POUND LIKE for more BAND-MAID! Thank you for the request Rabbs!

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Heyyy! Alright Wave! Thanks so much for taking my request. You did a great job with it. I loved that you threw it into slow motion. I'm totally doing that move from now on with their songs. Makes so much sense. I wish I had thought of doing that before.

[@gbnq2513]

Can I put in a request please? Band Maid - Rinne (official video). Something on the heavy side.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Rabbs! Glad you enjoyed it! And when i went back to normal speed after .75x, i couldn't believe how fast they're actually playing this!

[@ronayala9456]

Now you need to listen to Puzzle, Moratorium, Secret My Lips, and The Non Fiction Days from this same live dvd. The audio mix is so amazing the bass always pops in every song and if you didn’t know this show is available on Band Maid Prime.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

This is the definitive version of Play! ♥ Don't care what anyone says this version just sounds vastly superior to all the other versions I've heard honestly MISA (bass), Kanami (guitar) & Akane (drums) could all make an argument for being the best at their respective instruments and to think that they're all in ONE band, is astonishing!

[@frankmg7862]

This has always been my favorite version of play too

[@Running-withscissors]

Best mix by far

[@tommcfall1274]

All the versions are awesome. It's fucking Band Maid

[@powbobs]

@@PinD-PANIC It’s on Band Maid Prime.

[@powbobs]

@@PinD-PANIC Yeah, I spent stupid money on it but I’m not even mad. All fans deserve to have it on Prime. I’ve had Prime since day one. LOL

[@COTTERO]

Yeap, this is from Shinkiba Studio Coast... what a show!!! 😲

[@viaverde3153]

Shinkiba 2017, IMHO the best live version of this song.

[@frankmg7862]

Ooooh another Band-maid reaction!!! Yay!!

[@RafaelToledoM]

"Everyone is so non stop during this song", waiting for the day he listen to "Black Hole"

[@ViiOlet810]

It's gonna be good!!! 😎🤘

[@powbobs]

I love Band Maid. But Black Hole kind of sucks. Giovanni too.

[@geraldgetskow3420]

@@powbobs IMO you couldn't be more wrong about both songs.

[@powbobs]

@@geraldgetskow3420 In my opinion you couldn’t be more wrong about those two cacophonous songs.

[@RafaelToledoM]

@@powbobs It's all a matter of opinion, I think. I'm just here to enjoy Band Maid's music

[@stanleyday7293]

Yes, the mix is different than other versions of Play. It is fantastic! Every instrument and vocal is extremely clear. The sound engineer is the unsung hero! Each of the musicians part is clear, present, and articulate! It is an example of what every live performance should strive for.

[@bob2161]

I do not know who the sound engineer was for this show, but he or she needs some recognition. To pull off that mix, that clean, and LIVE no less! Extremely talented sound person. If you compare running a sound board, to playing an instrument, then this sound engineer is on the same level of mastery as the rest of the band. I've seen/heard 3 or 4 other songs from this same show, and the sound mix is excellent on each one.

[@Running-withscissors]

sneaky video release is Wave's standard lol

[@tinyhato]

So easy to listen to the vocal melody and say "oh listen to the lalala's and whoa-o-o-o's nice pop song" but as always with Band-Maid there is so much *cool shit* going on all the time. They are simply the best -rock- band in the world. Looking forward to what you have in store this weekend! Keep being yourself, Wave.

[@chrisegbertky]

I'm sure there are plenty of proper rock bands vying for the title of best rock band in the world with these goddesses. . .. I just can't think of any.

[@Jonas_S_]

Seems like they love making new intros for this song every time lol Some people don't like the 'lalala's in this chorus, BUT, using lalala and woawoawoa in a song is not easy (if you want to create a good song)! Miku wrote the lyrics so this would be a crowd interaction song, and she did it brilliantly!

[@gbnq2513]

I think this song actually started as an instrumental.

[@PinD-PANIC]

BAND MAID writes a "sing along" part in nearly every song. How can you hate the lala's :p ???

[@Jonas_S_]

@@gbnq2513 Yes it did :)

[@Jonas_S_]

@@PinD-PANIC Ikr? Some reactors just don't get the greatness of Band-Maid ;) Luckily Wave does :D

[@patron40silver]

This was my first BAND-MAID video. I remember rewinding the first 40 seconds, or so, over and over until I grasped that this was real. MAID or DIE!

[@AMetalheadsPerspective]

My favorite version of the Play intro! Killer reaction Wave!!!

[@BM4-Life]

The Mixing of this concert is so Awesome! From the Autum-Winter concert 2017 that you can access thru *BAND-MAID PRIME* 😁 😁 😁 _(at time stamp __15:46__)_ BAND-MAID TOUR Autum-Winter 2017 Part 2 0:00 YOLO 4:11 alone 7:48 REAL EXISTENCE 12:12 Take me higher!! *15:46** Play* 19:37 secret My lips 23:46 the non-fiction days

[@Glen.Black.]

Check your ego at the door. You don't need it as a member of this band! This band is so good at giving everyone Mini-Solos, while everyone else in the band does just what they need to do to feature that person.So much respect for each other!

[@silentwood207]

Yes!! This is my favorite "Play" video. Zepp Tokyo right? I think that every time they do "Play" they create a different intro. That's awesome!

[@frankmg7862]

Mine too!

[@silentwood207]

Wait....was I the first? lol

[@frankmg7862]

@@silentwood207 yes you were

[@mr559]

It's from Studio Coast

[@TehPhysics]

Oh, the Fire and the Feels!!! This song, as well as 'Puzzle' and 'Moratorium', is what got me into BAND-MAID. Green lasers? They're pretty cool. But fire? That's primal, baby. BAND-MAID played at .75x speed is for all the people who think BAND-MAID's songs aren't long enough. It's also what BAND-MAID sounds like underwater. I know this because I dropped my phone in the pool today. :-(

[@monke-mk5]

The non fiction day also literall fire on this concert!

[@markyg236]

I do .75 sometimes for the really fast songs to help me pick up what everyone is doing.

[@miqoto]

Akane is exploding them toms(and double/triple bass)! :D they do different arrangements which make the LIVE versions memorable! Play is definitely a song where Misa and Mincho are doing call and response to each other! Miku and Saiki are mirroring Mincho & Misa as well with the call and responses

[@ProsperoFinch]

This was from the shinkiba coast show, and it has amazing sound mixing. It’s the same show that has (among other songs) Puzzle, moratorium, Take me higher (with the guitar and bass battle), daydreaming (with kanami’s piano intro), and non-fiction days to close the show, and the Zepp show has puzzle acoustic, anemone acoustic, another version of moratorium, onset, don’t you tell me (with the guitar and bass battle), and real existence. Both the shinkiba coast and Zepp Tokyo shows have miles better mixing, particularly for Kanami. You can actually hear what she’s doing, unlike the newer live shows. Miku’s vocals maybe get drowned out a bit. MISA and Akane however sound great all the time

[@phaeron]

Well, I have absolutely no problems choosing Akane as my favourite drummer. 😁 (Sorry Yoyoka) The mix of this concert is indeed a lot better than the one from the 2020 concert. Also, I think the stage design, lights, pyro etc. are absolutely great. At this show, the ladies delivered some fantastic performances, like 'Moratorium' which is actually an absolute must-see. :) Sending you and Rosie the best greetings across the big pond! 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 】🕊️

[@Running-withscissors]

Theres are about 3-4 versions in official video's for PLAY, and lord knows how many more in Fancams. I Dont like Fancoms too much, but the Mexico tour ones are really really epic as the audiences there were so awesome.

[@billmcleangunsmith]

They had another epic intro with this song in their May 10 "Day of Maid" show. I thought it was a new song for the first minute or so.

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

This another reason as to why I love Band-Maid, they have many different intro’s to those songs that are popular to the fans! This one in particular is my favorite! You should hear the crowd yell out MISA! MISA! MISA! Electrifying!!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Akane Hirose, Senri Kawaguchi, and Rina Suzuki are the smilingest drummers in the world.

[@tto9068]

Don't forget Tamu

[@powbobs]

@@tto9068 Yup, Murata Tamu smiles constantly and looks like she’s having a great time.

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Rabbi and Wave!

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

You're welcome! Thanks for the shout out!

[@joeking6763]

Different intro for a different concert. Look for the song DON'T YOU TELL ME - Live version - epic battle between KANAMI and MISA! This whole concert is one 2 hour long song! MISA is picking at the beginning of this song and then switches to slap. From a radio interview - - (Chris): What amazed me most about your play style is the changing of picking to slapping, and then picking again so smoothly. Some bassists may throw their picks away to slap, but you use the same pick when you change from slapping to picking again, right? (Misa): No, I don't throw my pick away. I have become better as I practiced. For the recent 2-3 years, I haven't lost any pick. (Chris): Show me how. (Misa): I keep the pick with my index finger and palm. (Chris): Then you slap the bass with your thumb and middle finger? Can you show me how you play? (then Misa shows how) (Misa): Because I've been practicing these days, I can change faster than ever. (Chris): You are mixing them up! That's awesome! (Misa): I think anybody can do it if you practice. KANAMI asked Herman Li what the fastest song he plays (225bpm) Kanami stated that 220 was her fastest (BLACK HOLE) but she would write a song for 225bpm. Herman Li video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYSVhmyPr8Z5gZo

[@armynurseboy]

This is an older version of Play (you can tell by the costumes). My fave version of it and IMHO the best mixed version. The band tends to change up the intro to Play pretty regularly.

[@prutgardin666]

This version is superior to the Shibuya one. The energy is literally fire ;) hehe

[@crabuki1273]

It's not you. The Studio Coast and Zepp Tokyo show mixes are incredible, which is why the mix on the Shibuya show was disappointing. The ladies were awesome, just felt like the production fell short. OMG, the groove when you slowed that down was insane.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Yeah, it even works as a ballad. LOL

[@iQiLefty]

Lol!

[@PaulEngineer]

Five women prepared Harvest brings us what we need All are Maid to 'Play' (Band Maid Haiku #10)

the overdrive on MISA's bass tone is nasty

[@baddhorsie8318]

no way out its going to be alright let go your mind.... respectfully bows to pigeon po!

[@mattdhorstman]

Maybe by the 10th time you make a video on Play we'll finally pick up on all the awesome stuff going on. :)

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Akane is to rock drumming what Senri is to jazz drumming...simply the best. ...and, remember, Akane had never used a double pedal before Kanami suggested it.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Kanami: Hey, Miku. Why don't you learn how to play the guitar? Hey, Akane. Why don't you learn how to use double kicks? Hey, MISA. Why don't you learn how to slap for Order? Hey, Saiki. Why don't you... never mind, Sensei. You're perfect! 😍

[@Dtagcity]

@@TomClark-Futoura She does come off as the type of person who’d throw you a seemingly random suggestion but was actually so on point that it’d keep bugging you until you follow through with it. 😅 Teachers with decades of experience are often very good at that. In her case, she’s probably just very observant. Plus she does seem to enjoy being a teacher- giving assignments, setting rehearsal schedules, etc

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@Dtagcity Kanami is so multifaceted in personality and ability -- from being a student to teacher, strong to fragile, and everything else about her. Gotta love her!

[@atldawg8642]

Akane and MISA absolutely destroy the song in this version. They are so good together. The opening of Manners live is great

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Akane is playing triplets on the double pedal...THAT is awesome.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Agreed. And funny timing, because another reactor today got blown away by their Manners live opening.

[@JuanSan66]

I absolutely love the mix in Shinkiba Coast and Zepp Tokyo. Amazing performances. Gold standard for a live version from then.

[@bob2161]

Ok, I thought this one was about Misa. This entire performance is master class, however, Misa's bass was most definitely the key feature in this version of Play. Clearly, Misa had extra time, and extra material for herself. Her presence was also more 'front and center' than is her norm. She was very much 'on point' for one. Then, there's the part we can't see, but it's such a huge part of this performance. What the sound engineer did for her mix cannot be ignored. She was running her own effects, but the sound board did an outstanding job and made sure none of it got lost. And none of it went too far. I don't know if there is a name for Misa's sound for most of this song, but I can only describe it as 'Crunchewy'. It had the hard, crispy at the edges, and yet was rounded out and filled with a juicy, meaty, mid tone. She set her tempo and cadence to make the most of her sound. While Misa was featured here, and she did use at least two effects that we don't usually hear on this song, her performance was pretty much her normal level. Now don't get me wrong, hear me out. Misa's 'normal' is so far ahead of the ability of most bassists, each time she performs, it was the 'best ever'. And the next time she performs it will be even better than that. I believe that this particular performance is indeed a stand out example of her level of ability. The reason it stands out to us mortals is that this time, it was presented in an extra fancy sonic gift box. And I'm certain it was entirely intentional.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

That's an excellent review and breakdown, Bob. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@tommcfall1274]

Uh, AKANE?????????

[@bob2161]

@@tommcfall1274 is that for me? Absolutely, Akane's performance in this video is second to none. She's a beast (of the best kind). She did put some extra sauce on her performance. And it was very much in support of Misa. Akane has the ability to back up her bandmates, and actually support their performance, raising it to a higher level, without stealing their thunder. It is a rare ability, and so few drummers are able to learn it, much less do it with Akane's unwavering consistency. Akane was absolutely performing at a stellar level during this show. If you watch any of the songs from this show, she was churning like an atomic clock, start to finish, with a big smile on her face. However, unless she was doing a solo, she never stole the spotlight from anyone. She shared it often, but never stole it. I have a theory about Akane. I'm not sure she is entirely human. She seems happiest when all five of them are at their best. To me, that speaks volumes about what kind of person she is. I believe that if you compare Akane to ALL other drummers that are presently performing, she will be at the top level of that group. If you compare her as a human being, she will again be in the upper level. To put it a different way. I believe that she is as good a person, as she is a drummer. These 5 ladies are Band-Maid. Honestly, the only member that is replaceable, is Saiki. Now before I get steam rolled, please hear me out. I have nothing against Saiki. I love her look, her vibe, and especially her voice. I am NOT suggesting in any way, that she needs to be replaced. What I am saying, is that there are other very talented female vocalists that COULD duplicate her performance, and it would still be Band-Maid. AGAIN, I'M NOT SUGGESTING THAT SAIKI NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. However, I have serious doubts that any of the other girls could be replaced by other musicians. Band-Maid just wouldn't be Band-Maid anymore. P.S. I love Saiki every bit as much as I love the other 4 ladies of Band-Maid. I have ZERO negative feelings or opinions for Saiki. Nothing but love. No room for hate.

[@silentwood207]

LOL...slow speed....a whole new way of listening to Band Maid

[@bob2161]

I agree! It is as if an entirely new layer is revealed. Everyone's part was enhanced, more detail revealed, an increased resolution. I will be doing this on a few other Maid songs.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

And, yet, their fingers are still faster than my eyes. :)

[@markyg236]

@@bob2161 I use it (.75x) to help me calibrate my ear brain connection for songs like Black Hole and Different. So much going on at once it's hard (for my untrained ears at least) to pick out the pieces.

[@bob2161]

@@markyg236 absolutely. It gives my brain a chance to realize and appreciate everything that is going on. I guess before this, I hadn't realized there was more to them than I was aware of.

[@chrisegbertky]

I sure do like BandMaid. A lot.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Yo, Tal, Flea, Geddy (even the late great Jaco)...meet MISA! She's got y'all covered and a half.

[@elesiobuccat3951]

Thank you your critic and your Rabbi's request to do the older version of Play. I think this song hooked me in to BM as such I'm enamored with this version than the more recent. Misa just kills it. FYI on BM official there is a highly entertaining video of them doing a radio talk show format (Radio for Omeisyusama with English subs) talking about their drinking episodes. It reveals their personalities and drinking prowess.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

You're welcome! Thanks for the thank you. :)

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Love this song, Thank you for reacting to this video.

[@realdocloco]

I discovered Band-Maid three years ago with that video, thx to another reaction channel "British Guitarist" (Wings Of Pegasus). Totally blowned away.

[@watcher2554]

MISA! MISA! MISA! This version is actually my Favorite! I much prefer the audio quality and, of corse, Misa's bass being so forward here!! Unfortunatly, after this point in both live and MV's, they started pushing Misa a little further back in the mix but she still has one of the best bass tones out there!! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@powbobs]

Classical piano training makes for very strong fingers. MISA sometimes pops with her pinky. That’s insane.

[@philipcable7518]

Most bassists can't switch from slap to pick and back again without slowing down.

[@powbobs]

Epic bass tone.

[@YourMusicStore]

Back when Misa didn't have the pickflick superpower yet (you can see her retrieving it from her mouth at 1:32 - and slapping with her index finger).

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Omg! I never noticed that before. Wow! I've watched that video a million times. Great catch, Mr. Lu! Thanks for reporting that

[@YourMusicStore]

@@Rabbi_Rabbs I know, it's hard for me too to take my eyes off Kanami when the devil is trying to get out! 😂 I noticed on another show where it's more obvious and was looking for it here!👍

[@schelin1447]

They're on another level. MISA is not only a barefoot assassin, she's also a goddess on that bass!

[@hunterhatfield7157]

This version of Play was the one I discovered that turned me into a Band-Maid fan. Was disappointed when it disappeared for the new official video. I love that one, too, but this song was the first Band-Maid love.

[@estherbrowne2017]

Idk hahaha...but out of 4 version of Play intro... probably the latest and the newest on the Day of the Maid Mei 2021😬 my favorite..well just my opinion though 😅

[@philipcable7518]

Akane's consistency and flare often gets lost in our attention because of her timing is perfect.

[@Glen.Black.]

My two favorite drummers as well (Yoyoka and Akane). You can have multiple favorites Wave. In the heat of the moment you left out Senri. Our 3 favorite drummers!!! They are all on another level, each with their own awesome uniqueness! (No disrespect to all the other great drummers out there as well). I watch Akane's solo in "Freedom" several times a month. It's like the best drum solo of all time!

[@powbobs]

Akane - Yoyoka - Murata Tamu - Senri Kawaguchi.

[@Glen.Black.]

@@powbobs Exactly!

[@roygillotti4615]

While I love the Feb 14 2020 concert the Mix was not as good as the concert this version of Play came from.

[@russ_henry]

I really look forward to the day you get to be standing 15 feet in front of them when they do this. They are just incredible at stage volume with FOH just banging. They are just special, man!

[@glenkelley6799]

If you win the lottory

[@russ_henry]

@@glenkelley6799 I saw them from that distance in Dallas, TX on the 2019 World Domination/Gekidou tour. It was just magnificent. :-)

[@glenkelley6799]

@@russ_henry I'd say that was winning the lottery :D

[@threemonkeysk]

The Studio Coast 2017 concert is my fave live, unlike the Zepp one the DVD is only an hour-long whereas the Zepp DVD is 2hrs. They have the best mixes of all their lives to date. This version of "Play" was the go to song for an introduction to Band-Maid way back

[@lewissmith4123]

More Zepp Tokyo footage, Nice !

[@frankgonzalez4853]

yes!! my fav intro

[@elevown]

By far my fav version- wish more reactors found this one!

[@dreadogastusf3548]

At last, someone else who re-listens at slower speeds to "unpack" all they put into a number. As of this posting, the North America tour for 2022 has been announced. See you there!!

[@gringopablo]

Yes! Best mix and version ever! Also... ...fireeeeee, fireeeee!!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! this is by most accounts the BEST recording of Band-Maid Live the November 2017 Studio Coast Okyu-ji and I can't fault them even tho I love the prominence of the Bass in the Shibuya February 2020 Okyu-ji

[@Socrates_1775]

It would make since that this song is nonstop since it was originally written as an instrumental. Saki heard the song and liked it so much she added lyrics 🤘😊🤘

[@nellybod8742]

The last couple of BM video's have been a massive improvement! Seem to remember leaving a negative comment. So only fair, to give you a thumbs up. Both the Zepp and Studio Coast live concerts solidified my love for the Band. So had to purchase both. Not sure how much they would cost now, but hopefully less than Choose Me single with the BLITZ DVD!

[@mattdhorstman]

They're both on Band Maid Prime!!! Worth the price of admission all by themselves IMO.

[@powbobs]

I paid almost $400 for Studio Coast.

[@jordank2028]

They did another different intro for Play during Day Of The Maid live stream which is really badass too. They seem to like to switch it up for this song.

[@zelbinian]

This entire concert is on Band Maid Prime. Just sayin' :)

[@mr559]

If only Line Cube Shibuya's mixing was this good too. The new added part with Miku was a nice addition to the many intros of Play. Studio Coast and Zepp Tokyo are still some of the best live Band-Maid sound mixing.

[@charlescoleman4017]

You are not the only one to be really impressed with Ah-chan's drumming. Not sure if you knew this, but one of the times they played in London, Jimmy Page went back stage because he just had to meet that incredible drummer! High praise indeed. 👍🥁

[@jpkozy7147]

The Goddesses are playing.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@avader5]

With all the fire obviously Band-Maid is channeling Rammstein!

[@Kevin6059]

This whole concert is epic. Shame you can't get the disc anymore (authorized one).

[@glenkelley6799]

It's now up on Prime in two parts

[@gradyshmalady8284]

Oh you can.... you just have to fork over $350 on eBay.

[@Kevin6059]

@@gradyshmalady8284 I know. Should have acted more quickly.

[@powbobs]

@@gradyshmalady8284 I paid more than that. No regrets.

[@stabehlphotography]

Hi Wave, don't know if you know the channel but stumbled onto SeeDragon Guitar. Check it out. He does full guitar covers of BM songs, playing both Miku's and Kanami's parts on split screen. To my untrained ear it sounds pretty darn spot on. Figured you might enjoy it as well

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃Yes!!!! Zepp Tokyo concert. But the latest Live version of Play with Miku in the mix is my new favorite version. The question you have to ask yourself is who wears the Tiny Hat better. 😉🤙🏼

[@mattyb4177]

Its all about that lead in for the Play videos. Both are just as awesome, but yeah, this show's mix is better than the Domination Tour Shibuya Show. Keep up these great Band-Maid reactions.

[@randymcmillen647]

Wave - I'm surprised that you did a breakdown on MISA' bass after all that "Akane! Those drums! Akane "

[@_JimS]

The mix on this 2018 Zepp Tokyo concert kills the 2020 Shibuya World Domination concert DVD, you can actually hear the guitars on the Zepp mix. They should remaster the Shibuya concert...IMHO. I have the World Domination Shibuya DVD but I've actually watched this Zepp concert more just for the great mix. Akane is always a beast, and she so precise while hitting the skins hard. If you want to hear some fast singing, listen to "Beauty and the Beast" from the 2016 "New Beginnings" album. Unfortunately there are no "good" videos for the song and you'll have to listen to it off the CD. The fan vid from Mexico isn't bad but it's from a phone, so there's that.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

the best version there is🤘💯

[@ShikataGaNai100]

I would pay to hear MISA cover the bass line from James Jamerson on Stevie Wonder's, "I Was Maid to Love Her."

[@ケビンミトニック]

Moratorium Reaction Please ！

[@jjo154]

I'm going to be in the minority and go with the Shibuya concert. Miku finally gets to show off her guitar chops in the opening call and response and it's awesome! I'll always go for performance over production or post-production, even if the sound isn't as good.

[@WavePotter]

Fair enough. I respect that!

[@Running-withscissors]

OH... one sad report Maidiacs. Both Studio Coast and Zepp are closing due to the hits they've taken during the pandemic and unable to continue as venues under current ownerships. Sad day.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Shit! 💩 Maybe Band-Maid and some other groups will revive the venues next year.

[@Ratchy]

It is true that both venues will close Jan. 2022, but it is due to contract matters of property usage. All facilities in Palette-Town will close sequentially by Aug. 2022. Palette-Town is a amusement complex which includes Venus Fort (shopping mall), TOYOTA showroom, huge Ferris wheel, Zepp Tokyo etc. It is announced that the place will become a new complex with sports arena, hotels, shopping malls etc. I believe this schedule was fixed around in 2016 or so. Zepp have 2 more active venues in Tokyo (Divercity & Haneda). As for the Studio Coast, it was announced that they did not reach to an agreement for the property lease extension. This extension issue may include COVID matters, but at least not on the surface.

[@markyg236]

Hard to pay the bills with no income. Sucks for everyone.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@Ratchy Thx for the info! Change is a universal truth!

[@Glenner7]

You really see here how badly Band-Maid needs to be able to play for live audiences again!

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Yep. Learned that the hard way during the live stream performances. That sixth band member is missing. That's the crowd in the room so that Saiki and Miku can do call and response with them, and get them to keep the beat with their clapping. That band was so created for the live stage, and to work the crowd.

[@ステンマルク-h9m]

全員上手いから、奇跡のバンドと言われる由縁だね。

[@avader5]

Take me Higher live was right before that and they were together you should have played that one too and done a two for one!

[@Glen.Black.]

BAndmaid is BA!

[@tommcfall1274]

Yoyoka is an awesome little copy bot. KZbin is infested with copy bots. I don't give a shit about copy bots. Akane is creating incredibly amazing original and tasty as fuck drumming. No Contest! What the hell are you thinking comparing them? Band Maid is the most incredible and original band on the planet!!!!

[@WavePotter]

You need to learn more about Yoyoka. She’s been making original music since she was 8... maybe even 7.

[@tommcfall1274]

@@WavePotter I am busy trying to keep up with Akane Thank You!

[@stealthcabbie1336]

This mix is sooooo much better. VERY DISSAPPOINTED that you didn't comment on Kanamis' "spinny spinny headbang", which for me is this MV's highlight. lol.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

MISA, Tomomi Ogawa, F Chopper Koga, Ainyan, Nohana...where does Japan get all of these killer female bassists?

[@silentwood207]

Hey...did I just see a Pacman guitar??

[@powbobs]

Pyro!!!

[@emorycantrell3938]

Wave , do you still have the link to this ? Please share it .

[@xxdark_ghoulxx9686]

How did you watch the old version of "Play"?

[@gradyshmalady8284]

Play has at least three different intros.

[@powbobs]

Four that I know of.

[@War624]

That's the thing with the Shibuya Line Cuba concert from previous videos. It was I think their biggest concert to date, but the mixing in that concert wasn't great.

[@War624]

And you gotta love those special intros they do at different shows. It's awesome.

[@doripak815]

Akane is equivalent of 2 great drummers💪🏽

[@lakenneth374]

When on the Chinese site, "Bilibili", just right click and pick English.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Bro, plz react to another all girls Japanese Metal Band HANABIE song We Love Sweets(bet you will be so surprised)

[@powbobs]

Yuck

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Is Saiki using a doubler for the low harmony, or is that Miku on low harmony vocals?

[@armynurseboy]

Probably the backing track

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@armynurseboy Yeah, that's what I thought...as it didn't sound like Miku and Kanami wasn't singing. I think that is below Miku's range.

[@powbobs]

@@ShikataGaNai100 Miku can go low.

[@ehque]

Miku can go *ridiculously* low.

[@GaryMenzel]

The mix on this whole concert is much more "raw" than the Feb 2020 post-produced mix from Shibuya. Technically, the Feb 2020 is probably "better" but the underproduced sound from this one (even with some of the mistakes) has more "feel" to it. Maybe it feels more like a "concert" than an "album".

[@powbobs]

A sound engineer who did an analysis said the mix was fine and that any problems were probably caused by the room.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

The last time I saw US bands play this hard and this good live was Tom Petty, Springsteen, Prince, and (of all people) Garth Brooks. American rock bands are getting their sorry asses kicked by Japanese bands, female, male, and mixed. Why can't we have music like this in the US? The answer is we don't want to work, we have forgotten that music is fun, and we are tied to an idiotic formulaic way of making "music."

[@tommcfall1274]

wow i feel so sorry for you that you actually think that Tom Petty, Springsteen, Prince, and (of all people) Garth Brooks were anything but maybe good live. And you are mistaking playing hard with being talented

[@powbobs]

@@tommcfall1274 You are clueless.

[@tommcfall1274]

@@ShikataGaNai100 I don't give a shit about your "onstage log books" or your imagined chops or creds which prove nothing. I triggered some musical morons. Too funny! GFY