@BAND-MAID DAYDREAMING WAS A BIT EMOTIONAL! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!

[@2abug]

“In my mind, a good guitar solo will trigger emotions, and you will not forget it once you hear it. I always keep that in mind when I create the solos.” Kanami Tōno (BAND-MAID)

[@Slippy6582]

That Daydreaming solo is by far the most emotional one, not the best, but i love it so much, because it makes you feel sad it pierces right into your heart.

[@2abug]

@@Slippy6582 Maybe it isn’t the best but it’s my favorite 😉

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

One solo that is so overlooked, but is so true to her statement, is the solo in "The Dragon Cries". It totally fits the song (like MISA and Akane's part just before it). Despair, helplessness and anger might not be pretty, but it was not meant to be.

[@jimr4354]

Its not only that guitar solo,it's that ultra beautiful Miku background vocal after it. It's pure Miku magic. That contrast. No other band does that. Have that unique quality. It's the trademark of a great band. The west has a lot to learn from the east's musical education programs. Band Maid is a true sign of that.

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

kanami said it was the hardest. to compose..the outcome so good

[@Jonas_S_]

Best. Rock. Ballad. Ever. Kanami is a musical genius.

[@Someguy66-i6s]

This is right up there, and surpasses, the classics like November Rain, Don't Cry, etc. Kanami deserves to be amongst the rock pantheon.

[@crabuki1273]

I love how Kanami has that solo just to remind us we're still listening to BAND-MAID.

[@lurkmerchant]

Yep. And Saiki's voice, unmistakable Misa's bass tone and groove, miku's voice and Akane's creative drumming. They all have "hey, I'm here!" sound.

[@me262talon2]

Band-Maid is deep

[@jasonnord785]

Great reaction. Great song!

[@patron40silver]

Why am I still getting chills listening to this song?

[@markyg236]

You have a heart, linked to your brain, ears, and eyes. Those things are why we're Maidiacs.

[@bartyslattfast]

Because of its grandness.

[@patron40silver]

@@markyg236 Ears and eyes, I have. The other 2 are debatable.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@patron40silver You have chills. Are they multiplying? Are you losing control?🕺

[@patron40silver]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Gaaaarrry, can't you see, I'm in misery? We made a start, you cut a fart. Why can't you just let me be? The smell has grown, a butt colonge, I cough and wonder why yi yi yi. Oh why, you crop dusted me, Oh Gary😂🤣😆I loved Grease.

[@Glenner7]

You've hit one of my all-time favorites here.

[@nickthepeasant]

Became a fan about a month ago, listening to everything I can find. This remains my favourite.

[@falconsooner]

That solo hasvsome serious emotional release. Can't imagine a more powerful 15 second solo

[@mkoose]

After all this time and those other amazing songs this is still one of my favorites.

[@shanetutwiler]

That solo hit me hard too the first time I heard it. And the second. And the…

[@silentwood207]

"2021 The Year of the Maid"...Yes, they can bring the feelings out.

[@aeronomer8389]

Most beautiful lead Kanami's ever written IMO.

[@AntonioMellor]

That guitar solo takes a great song and takes it to a whole new level. One of my top 5 Band-Maid songs.

[@bartyslattfast]

Her guitar is crying.

[@prutgardin666]

My Top 3 Kanami solos: 1. Daydreaming 2. Puzzle 3. Moratorium :D

[@daveminers3404]

Alone???

[@lurkmerchant]

How did you come up with to top 3? I have at least 10 solos I absolutely love that can't decide which one's better.

[@prutgardin666]

@@lurkmerchant I love all her solos and they all fit the songs perfectly, but these 3 are more emotional than technical and I like that :D

[@d.h8538]

And Alone

[@lurkmerchant]

@@prutgardin666 Kanami's solos in Anemone original version are just as emotional. Especially the second one. It always makes me wanna cry.

[@フルーツぶどう-h8q]

ギターソロの、泣く様なソロの部分に心を揺さぶられる。

[@ヘモグロビンa1c]

激しく同意！落涙しますわ！

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

I love the older Band-Maid music so much! Beautiful song! Thank you for reacting to this video.

[@topographic1973ify]

Absolutely my favorite Kanami solo. I see the clouds part and the angels sing.

[@waynebenedict4609]

A masterpiece from Band-Maid! Power ballad for the ages!

[@daveminers3404]

Yeah, my eyes get a little damp too.

[@yang-it-yin7002]

A perfect track! It shows that these Maidens are not just one trick pony's but world class songwriters and musicians.

[@Belleslayer]

Yeah they are kinda versatile musicians their identity can be heard in every different song.

[@thunderchild7137]

One of my top favorites. This is the emotional soul of an incredible band at its finest. With every member feeling the same depth of emotion in the song. A rare thing even for Band Maid.

[@dexterplant778]

This an old song showing that their versatile nature was there quit some time ago, that's why I believe they're the greatest band on the planet today, I'm enamored with Band Maid and so many other band's that you yourself have now discovered, thank you Japan.

[@markbaker8255]

Saiki is the best vocalist coming out of Japan and when her and Miku harmonize 😍😍😍😍😍 forget about it, resistance is futile.

[@Vitericus1]

Saiki is great, love her, but Fuki is #1

[@bartyslattfast]

@@Vitericus1 ranking is subjective what is great to one may not be to another.

[@yolandria]

@@Vitericus1 Fuki is great...But Yuko Suzuhana has her beat.

[@Vitericus1]

@@yolandria Well, ranking is subjective....😜 Yuko is amazing too. I put Fuki at #1 based on full range, power and body of work across multiple styles and genres. But they are all have incredible voices that fit their bands just right.

[@yolandria]

@@Vitericus1 Considering Yuko has a more diverse skillset than Fuki. Not to mention skills Fuki has not shown to possess. And I honestly havn't heard anything Fuki has done that Yuko can't. So just on skillset alone...The nod goes to Yuko. Not to mention Yuko plays with swords on stage. You can't get any cooler than that! 😊😀😁😁

[@jkkansasband7056]

No need to explain. It just hits your soul. It can't be helped. Have a nice day.

[@nickconnolly2192]

Band-Maid can really do no wrong. When they rock, they rock hard, but their ballads are also perfect songwriting. Check out "Endless Story" for another one that just hits all those right emotional notes

[@drogonr9318]

Great recommendation. Beautiful song.

[@stevenclark7600]

That is the magic of this band,emotion from Saikis voice,matched with emotion from Kanamis solo,all in a language you dont understand,that my friend is Band Maid,best band on the planet.

[@JuanSan66]

VERSATILITY!!. The Real Queens of Versatility!

[@BM4-Life]

*BAND-MAID* Deeper and Deeper I go, down this Pigeon Hole 🐦 I go (Po!); where it stops I hope to never know? Go Thu the whole catalog eventually 👀 with over 100 songs? 🎀 *Maid in Japan* 01/8/2014 This studio album has 10 tracks 🎀 *New Beginning* 11/18/2015 This studio album has 9 tracks 🎀 *Brand New Maid* 05/18/2016 This studio album has 9 tracks 🎀 *YOLO* 11/15/2016 This was a single that includes Matchless Gum and Unfair Game 🎀 *Just Bring It* 01/11/2017 This studio album has 13 tracks 🎀 *Daydreaming / Choose me* 06/18/2017 Single which contains these two songs 🎀 *World Domination* 02/14/2018 This studio album has 15 tracks 🎀 *start over* 06/25/2018 This was a single that includes Screaming 🎀 *Bubble* 01/16/2019 This was a single that includes Smile 🎀 *Glory* 01/16/2019 This was a single that includes hide-and-seek 🎀 *BAND-MAIKO* 04/03/2019 This studio album has 7 tracks 🎀 *Conqueror* 12/04/2019 This studio album has 15 tracks 🎀 *Different* 12/02/2020 This was a single that includes and instrumental Don't be long 🎀 *Unseen World* 01/13/2021 This studio album has 2 CDs and 14 tracks

[@Cyneward]

primarily the youtube music video catelog is what i meant I should have clarified that

[@baddhorsie8318]

Yes Daydreaming is one of my fav's, for me its a masterpiece .

[@jbrister123]

My personal favorite Band-Maid song. Don't know why but it plus 'Endless Story' both hit differently for me.

[@_DriveTime]

There are 4 different lead guitar riffs in the verses that gradually build a tension mountain and the solo bulldozes it all down. Great song writing.

[@bartyslattfast]

This song has a sweeping, soaring greatness.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage and Smile. An unbelievable range of mid-tempo songs from the greatest hard rock band on the planet - Band-Maid. Thx, Cyneward!

[@1947dd]

Enjoyed and here is the English translation to the Lyrics for Daydreaming: Daydreaming, don’t wake up Nothing I can do with my hoarse voice Be close to me just for tonight Hold on, feel my soul Swayed in the moonlight The shadows of two people cross Clumsily entangled They wished for the night to get brighter It may be wrong Even though I think it’s speeding up I want to still believe I want to feel more living this moment (Daydreaming, dreaming of you) (Daydreaming, dreaming of you) So I’m daydreaming, don’t wake up Nothing I can do with my hoarse voice Be close to me just for tonight Don’t go I want to daydream, don’t vanish away We cannot go back, I don't want to lose you Be close to me just for tonight Hold on, feel my soul The distance that makes us feel our sighs Is somehow so dear to me The shadows of the two who started moving Melt in the brightening night It may be wrong Even though I think it’s speeding up I want to still believe I want to feel more living this moment (Daydreaming, dreaming of you) (Daydreaming, dreaming of you) (Daydreaming, dreaming of you) (Daydreaming, dreaming of you) So I’m daydreaming, don’t wake up Nothing I can do with my hoarse voice Be close to me just for tonight Don’t go I want to daydream, don’t vanish away We cannot go back, I don't want to lose you Be close to me just for tonight Hold on, feel my soul

[@lurkmerchant]

Band-maid is the band that never comes up with a single bad song. Everyone has different taste, so fans keep recommending you their own favorites. And favorites change so often, because some take more time to grow on you, and end up being your favorite after multiple listens. All together I have over 50 favorites out of nearly 90 b-m only playlist. Such a thing never happened in my life. Only band-maid achieved this.

[@nyarenyare1496]

Totally agree with you!

[@puffdadico6063]

There is more. Band Maid has a huge list of great songs, and there is no bad song to pick.

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Kanami says it’s her favorite song, it was her most difficult to write but as you can hear it is their masterpiece!!

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Nobody EVER talks about the amazing Bass Tone that Misa has in this Song.

[@shad0wincgaming]

It’s a tribute song to those that died from the tsunami/earthquake. That’s why it’s so emotional. One of my favorites songs to listen to and play.

[@snowdog5895]

Once again Band Maid doing Band Maid things...🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@markmark6378]

One of the few truly "Professional" rock bands alive today. You can listen to any of their instruments on it's own in this track and be pretty amazed, but when you combine them together you get something very special. The dynamics here is really cool. Each drag you along with something fairly simple and then start to change and build each section. All the time knowing that they are building to that guitar solo and when it comes it just cuts to the bone. Lots of style and know how on how to write and arrange.

[@bartyslattfast]

This IMHO is one of the best songs ever, by anyone.

[@russ_henry]

Ooooh, now you've begun to discover the depth that is just SO on display here. Band Maid for the win.

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

Quite possibly my favorite Band Maid song................................ Akane!

[@gmac6503]

Yeah they know how to hit he innards of our being. There's more to them that we do not know about. Just watch the way they are on Instagram when they hang out with each other and you see the love they have for each other. They can go waaaay deeep.

[@terrancejordan7484]

Listen to the song again and really listen to Akane's drums, so awesome!!!

[@thissailorja]

They do U2 as good as they do. Best Rock Ballad Ever!

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Great as her pure rock compositions are, Kanami has so much to offer and I think in the future when things get back to something like normal we will see more and more, always in the Band Maid genre, but pushing the envelope. I think many would like to hear more acoustic material. Kanami is a treasure surrounded by a group of master musicians and all round lovely young women.

[@Space_Ranger]

This is them saying "Hey U2! FU!" Lol Seriously though this song reminds me of their glory days of "Where the street have no name" and more.

[@paulread4886]

It seems this band's ability to arrange beautiful instrumentation and bring feelings out , has no limits.....None !

[@Synthacon7]

The guitar solo is everything in this song, the song is really good and emotional with the slower tempo but there's something about that solo (probably my favorite Kanami solo) in how it enters all of a sudden and disrupts the whole song making it yet more emotional and powerful. Awesome stuff by Band Maid.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

I generally prefer their harder rock stuff, but this is still great.

[@ferykeboet5576]

Still number one favourite song from band maid 😁

[@Dtagcity]

That solo is a masterstroke. Like some sort of heartrenching emotion distilled into a melody. Never fails to get me on the feels. Easily among my fav solos of all times, bar none. Tbh it isn’t anything extraordinary technically but the way the whole songs builds upto it and how it perfectly elevates a decent song into a masterpiece with pure, unadulterated emotions is just . . beautiful. This is the kind of song that’d make me die without regrets if I ever manage to write a piece like it. It’s no wonder this song is also a fav of Kanami herself, from among the hundreds of songs she’s written for Band Maid.

[@remmy2000]

Wait til you hear ABOUT US

[@starocean6013]

Yeah this is just further proof that band maid is the greatest band to date that's. Because they are the living legends known as band maid

[@jimr4354]

Another piece of songwriting magic from Kanami. A sign of a great band is to have diversity in their catalogue. There’s really no other band that has that ability. Combine it all so well here. The hard riffs and solo from Kanami then the ultra beautiful vocal from Miku let alone her joint vocal with Saiki. Saiki in her performance is as good as ever. The Maids deserve so much more recognition and accolades from the music industry. Whether the American mainstream will acknowledge it is another matter. They have a significant niche market at the moment in 66 countries according their virtual performance representation. Hope the language barrier doesn’t stop more appreciating the band’s talents. Very unique when you can write material as diverse as Rinne to About Us. Shocks many when hearing their quieter material but that’s what makes a great band. That band definitely is Band Maid.

[@chakouyang2545]

They can do it all

[@sherinjohn001]

Some of my fav bandmaid songs are slow ones ❤️ 1Endless story 2 Start Over 3 Puzzle ( acoustic live)

[@K.H.D710]

Yes, this is Band-Maid also. They can go either harder or softer, but never disappoint us. Band-Maid's awesomeness never change (P_O)🕊💕

[@sta-prest]

great reaction! Next "choose me," please!

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Greetings from Shizuoka City under the benign care of a snowy Mount Fuji! This song and its sol0 hit you hit in the chest, does it not! I may repeat other fans' comments, but Kanami said it was its most difficult song to compose to date and that it is still her favorite solo! No wonder! They will surprise you every time because no less than three of them have an extensive musical multi-instrumental education with the 4th one, Miku achieving the fate of mastering her rhythmic guitar from scratch under the tutelage of a loving teacher in the person of Kanami. Add to this a very unusual (in Japan) singer who is still progressing beyond imagination! They will tour the US in the second half of 2022! Gear yourself! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@Someguy66-i6s]

Great reactions! This is a hard one to react to. When I first heard it, I was speechless. Afterwards I sat there stunned, as it gradually dawned on me that I'd just heard, possibly, the best power ballad ever written.

[@randymcmillen647]

You expressions says it all I feel the same way about this song. Can't wait until you hear "Wonderland"!

[@phaeron]

Thank You! Your reaction and words mirror almost 1 to 1 what I felt and thought the first time I heard this song. Right from the start, every single tiny detail in this song/video has an emotional component attached to it. Be it the drums and bass of Akane and Misa, the voices of Saiki and Miku, and definitely not least Kanami's guitar playing, which I even see as the third voice. With the short break and the slide at the beginning of the solo, it seems to me like the point at which all the emotions just burst out. Almost like a scream of despair, which feels like a volcanic eruption with half the mountain being blown away. I can't put my finger on exactly why it is because I don't have a specific thought or situation in my mind, but every time I hear this song it hits a very specific spot in my chest area. And that's why it's a masterpiece for me and the undisputed #1 from the ladies so far. 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】🕊️

[@drogonr9318]

Loved your reaction. It's a sad song. Saiki's vocals in this song for me were heaven. She has such an amazing range. She can belt those frantic rock tones in one measure, then turn around and melt you with soothing ballad tones in the next. One of the first songs I heard from the band that had me hooked. And that guitar solo...

[@rustygear447]

Check out "Alone". The solo is that is also amazing.

[@MaidFrenzy]

If you get a chance, and if you can find it, there is a version of this song from their recent Yokohama concert with an extended intro from Kanami ... just beautiful.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

On most Band-Maid songs, Saiki says she sings the emotion she calls "Nothing". But when Band-Maid goes for the heart, they aim dead center for the bullseye and they never miss. Between Miku's lyrics and Kanami's intial vocal and guitar score, Saiki has has all the material she needs to pour out the emotions vocally and Miku's backing vocals amplify this. For comparison try "Page", "About Us", or one of the several versions of "Puzzle", especially the acoustic version.

[@Vitericus1]

Huh. I had a dream about some seemingly random girl today. Watching this video, I realize that that girl was Miku 😲Weird. Maybe I knew you were gonna do Band Maid.

[@roumiaou]

(like the reaction but the background music after is atrocious)

[@me262talon2]

Band-Maid is deep