BAND-MAID "DICE" 🇯🇵 Official Music Video | DaneBramage Rocks Reaction

[@GymRockCrew]

Awesome reaction! Band-Maid absolutely ROCKS🔥! Influencer is my favorite so far. But 'From now on' is a masterpiece! Thank you so much for the shoutout, I truly appreciate it🤗 Keep rocking🤘🏻🖤

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Oh nice, ok I am going to check those two songs out for sure. Great job yourself lady! Cheers to the community. 🤘🏻

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Miss GRC i'm already subbed to you & i think all of your in-depth band analysis vids have been fantastic.😁👌

[@GymRockCrew]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Thank you so much! I appreciate you🖤🖤🤗🤗

[@Cheezyxyz]

I agree 100% "From Now On" and "Manners" are Top 3 for me! "Influencer" has a really awesome MV 🤘

[@davidgilman3230]

A well-deserved shoutout.

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Once in a while everything comes together. Out of nowhere absolute perfection. Scruffy little genius and her hugely talented friends.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I could not agree more. Just learning their back story and how all this came together never ceases to amaze me. Some things were just meant to be, and Band-Maid is one of those things! 🤘🏻

[@philproffitt8363]

Scruffy...?

[@Aaronacer]

@@philproffitt8363 I like "scrappy lil pigeon genius" myself

[@michaelpalmer3717]

@@philproffitt8363 The dear Kanami who I hold in the greatest possible respect for her composition and playing skills does have a rather eccentric dress sense and her hair style is less than flattering. None of which I think concerns her in the slightest as her mind is on higher things. I use it as a term of endearment, nothing else.

[@MusicMike747]

Every time you listen to a Band-Maid song, you discover something new. So many musical layers. So many arrangement techniques in each song; every listen is a gift. “DICE” is no exception. This one really grows on you. Your sincerity shows. I’m looking forward to seeing your next reaction!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Wow, thank you! The more I do listen, the more I love them. And yes, the more I discover. They are incredible and that is not expressing my enthusiasm enough! Cheers, more to come.

[@davidmejia7908]

That's what we all say the first time we are introduced to a new Band Maid song, "this is my favorite!"

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Lol, yup. At least until the next one! More to come 🤘🏻

[@Gambi1994]

They're one of the most exciting new bands in the world right now, and "Blooming" is one of their best songs.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

They are!! And they have been ramping up for near a decade now! Love this! More to come.

[@davidp2888]

I love your reaction! I always learn something from you.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thanks David! Appreciate the continued support. Cheers. 🤘🏻

[@BM4-Life]

Roll the 🎲 *DICE* 🎲 on BAND-MAID and be a winner all the time _winner winner chicken dinner!!!_ In the beginning there was a small pigeon 🐦 who met a guitarist 🎸 who played with a drummer 🥁 who went to school with the bassist 🎸 and then tricked the singer 🎤 to join the band then the small pigeon 🐦 asks the guitarist 🎸 please teach me how to play the guitar 🎸. The Story Continues.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

The story does indeed continue and I am flipping through the chapters in amazement. More to come. Or should I say.....to be continued....

[@Prober61]

"What's your favorite Band-Maid song?" "The one I'm currently listening to!"

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Also that!! LOL. Every song I have done, has been my favorite. This will be hard to beat though.

[@billb.5183]

They actually sing "Seize the moment" in English in this. That's basically what the song is about. Being brave and taking risks.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

You know, I read about that but forgot to cover the meaning. Lol, I was so caught up in the moment that I forgot to cover the song. Which is a good thing all things considered.

[@mootod]

I really really like your reaction. You makes me smile and happy.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you! More to come 🤘🏻 Keep on Rockin' 🤘🏻

[@nomad099]

This is the song to introduce someone to Band-Maid for the first time. It's a fantastic song from start to finish and shows off each and every one of the Maids musical abilities. 🎀 Thanks for the reaction and take care!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I agree. This will be my suggestion to anyone newly discovering this magic.

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and their chorus' are always so catchy. This is one of my top 65 best songs from them.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Nice, this one made the top 65!!! Awesome. LOL. More to come

[@Phattydumpz]

This was the first song I ever heard from them a few years ago and I've been addicted ever since. Absolute legends you can't not like this band. Great reaction too keep up the good work my friend!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Wow, fantastic song to get introduced to. Dice would seal that deal for sure! Thanks and Cheers. More to come.

[@Retec]

Band-Maid: making hard a nails rock fans giggle with glee since 2013!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Guilty!! LOL. More to come.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Fans tease each other all the time about how the last song you hear will be your new favorite!😮😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

True story, case in point = ME! LOL. Cheers, more to come.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Listen to that thundering bass tone!! Nice reaction brother 🤘

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

CASEY!!! What Up! Thanks, dude, this one crushed it!! Cheers.

[@surfingasongwave]

They played "Dice" last Monday night at Zepp Shinjuku, and they played it at all their headlining shows in their last U.S. tour in May 2023 (plus the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus). It's a head-banger, fer sure. The video uses light and dark as symbolism very well. I agree about Ramona and her Gym Rock Crew documentaries. They are outstanding!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I have been digging for a live version of Dice. I need to see this done live! Cheers!

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Mmmm, just straight forward, dirty rock n roll. 😁👍

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

As it should be!! Cheers. More to come.

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

@@DaneBramageROCKS Here's one you'll like. It's not on the band's channel as it's a bit of a deeper cut from the World Domination album. It's called Fate and it's live from 2018: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rauVfKJ_o7iZY9U

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 Awesome, got it on the list! Thank You.

[@ericsandifer1]

About 4 years ago, Thrill caught my attention and started me on my Band-Maid journey. Dice was the song that made me go "Holy crap! They are amazing! " Great reaction

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Great to hear. This song seems to resonate with a lot of fans, one way or the other. It's my fav so far.

[@k3w1b3an5]

My favorite Band Maid song

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Mine as well.....so far!!

[@Kevin6059]

This band is a miracle.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Truth!! 🤘🏻

[@edwardallen4051]

I think you will really like Alone, one of my favourites for Saiki and Miku's vocals together and the very first song entirely written and arranged by them that was accepted by their record label. It still blows my mind that after constantly rejecting Kanami's compositions that she exploded with so many brilliant songs in the 6 months or so starting with Alone that became the Yolo single and the Just Bring It Album :- YOLO Unfair game matchless GUM Don`t you tell ME Puzzle モラトリアム (Moratorium) Take me higher!! TIME you. Awkward decided by myself secret My lips Every one of them is superb.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I'm not gonna disagree with that :)

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah the more I hear about them, the more I like them (if that's possible 😂) but I have not found a song I was not yet taken by and I am excited to just keep diving deeper down this pigeon hole. Cheers 🤘🏻

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Not too surprising. Many self written first albums represent years of compositional effort. Who knows how many of those songs were like YOLO, already existing as bits and pieces in Kanami's notebook? The real question is: what were the rejected songs like? The official line is: you will never know. All thrown in the trash.

[@surfingasongwave]

I can't agree more. Kanami just exploded with brilliant music once "Alone" was accepted. It was like a dammed-up river, and she's been prolific ever since. And it's not just volume ... every song is a top-notch composition. Every one! One small nit about "Time" - it has lyrics by Kobato but the music is by Hitoshi Okamoto (岡本 仁志). There's a wikipedia page about Okamoto. He wrote another excellent composition "Before Yesterday."

[@edwardallen4051]

@@surfingasongwave That was my copy and paste error, I didn't mean to include it lol

Agreed. Very good transitions and so catchy chorus

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thanks!! Love them. More to come.

[@albertcornett7408]

My favorite song by Band Maid … the last one I heard.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

True story. This seems to happen to me every time I listen! LOL. Love it.

[@sugaanessena3143]

Some say that the Band-Maid song they heard last is their favorite. I find that to be the truth almost every time. I do have a favorite BM song, but I don't think you are ready for that yet😉 Few other suggestions: Puzzle official live Moratorium From Now On MV Don't let me down MV

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah I feel like that is happeing with me as well! It is m favorite, until the next one! I am here for it! More to come!

[@scottmcgregor4829]

You are not alone. There has been a few poles conducted on some Band Maid websites and Facebook pages as far as their individual popularity. All of the poles have come up with about 20% in favor of each member.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

It is about impossible to pick a favorite. This is what makes them amazing, they are in their own right steal the spot light. Phenomenal.

[@scottmcgregor4829]

@@DaneBramageROCKS I have always said, Band Maid is not about a style or a genre. Band Maid is a sound. I love many Japanese bands, but I have never fell this hard for any other band. Band Maid are the most adorable group of musical badasses in the universe. They are my favorite superheroes.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@@scottmcgregor4829 This is true. I recall this message previously, I think, LOL. I love hearing these stories about fans and how they discovered and follow the band! Cheers!

[@lakenneth374]

Red Rose Miku, Sept. 14, 2017 interview: At the Band forming nobody in our band had done "Hard Rock" so we had started without knowing anything - we have grown greatly musically as a Band.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah hearing about what they came from and what they have become is fascinating. I can only imaging where they are going!! More to come.

[@terrahawk1977]

Candy or the whip you know you want too 😂😂

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

😂 Tough one to make

[@terrahawk1977]

😂😂😂 it'd band maid so it's an easy call BOTH 👍👍

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@@terrahawk1977 Good call. So the right answer is, YES!

[@gregsharp9430]

Honestly, Dice should be a required case study on anyone wanting to learn how to write a perfect rock song. every aspect of it is near perfect in how it builds, blooms and pulls back at just the right points, for just the right amount of time. Saiki and Miku's vocals exude the passion and feeling, Misa's always moving bass line supports and steps into the limelight without ever distracting, Akane's always driving beat makes every single reactor i've seen bob their head in the exact same way during that chorus and Kanami... well, she Kanami's like she always does. its criminal that these ladies have yet to achieve the world domination they clearly deserve.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah I get the impression that if someone hears and/or watches Dice and still doesn't like the band, then they never will. This song is for sure is a staple for anyone to discover and truly see what this band is capable of! I believe they are gaining attention and fast. The concerts and festivals are helping. Regardless, we know who they are and are here to spread that word.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"Don't You Tell Me" next please Mr Brammage, live at Zepp 2018, If not then the MV. Either way your feet'll be cold cos it'll blow your socks off :)

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I am having trouble finding the right one. Do you have a link? This song sounds great and I am excited to react to it!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@DaneBramageROCKS Damn, i don't have the notoriously hard to find live version but the MV is on B-M's YT channel. I do have the notoriously hard to find "Spirit" live tho which again is off the "World Domination" album. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ24cmCjmpKIZsk

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@@GaryHolloway-810 yeah I couldn't find it. I'll check out the MV. Thanks for the link to Spirit.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@DaneBramageROCKS Don't worry well fix the "Don't YouTell Me" problem.

[@80mtn]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I'll get right on that. 🙂

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Great reaction. That World Domination album is legendary. Off the top of my head, I can count 7 tracks from it that when played live are must-haves for my playlist. Dice is one of them. Although, to be fair, that studio recording of it that you just heard is killer on its own. Often that band's live versions are way better than the studio, but it's tough to outdo that studio Dice.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I am all for live myself, so there will be more live reactions to come. I prefer them anyhow, and is why, as you know know, this band is phenomenal! Cheers.

[@_JimS]

Yeah, Ramona (GRC) has it going on for sure... You're getting a rare glimpse of Miku's gorgeous Mother of Pearl Zemaitis guitar. She keeps that one at home these days. No one can pick out one favorite part/member on ANY Band-Maid song because they all shine equally as bright every song......that's why we're here and love them.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah picking a favorite is impossible! It is amazing how they can show case each member, and no one member soley seeks the spotlight, they all share it. As it should be. More to come.

[@greylocke100]

Miku's Ring Chess Zemaitis normally cost 10k, but from what I've read in a few places, her personal Ring Chess is modified to KANAMI'S specifications. And those will add at least another thousand easily to the price. The mod's are supposed to be a piezo bridge, treble bleed mod, custom wound pickups and custom locking tuners. Dai-San did all the mods including hand winding the pickups.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@@greylocke100 I have no idea what you just said, LOL, but I love everything you just said. Sounds like a special rig.

[@greylocke100]

@@DaneBramageROCKS All of the Ladies' instruments are modified so they deliver a specific sound. Kanami is basically the conductor of the band, as she hears the sound she wants in her head and does what she can to make sure that sound is what the audience hears. As such, she has all of the guitars modified to her specifications, EXCEPT MISA's She just tells MISA how she wants her bass to sound and MISA and her tech do the rest. But Dai-San is the lead tech and Kanami's personal guitar tech, and he has modified all of the guitars to what Kanami wants. He has custom hand wound pickups, modified piezo transducers and pre-amps, added treble bleed modifications, recut the nut slots and replaced the tuning pegs on the headstocks, all to Kanai's specs. I think a LOT of the Band-Maid tone is the partnership between Kanami and Dai-San in getting that sound that Kanami wants.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@@greylocke100 You know, it is the stuff behind the scenes that we typically do not see and understand, but can witness the after-effects in the delivery and shows and music. Some people will never comprehend what a band goes through to deliver the sound they hear. Now, not every band does this, of course, most just let management run things, do what they are told, then end up broke and alone. But not these girls, this is special, and it shows.

[@makmiskell3733]

Thanks Dane! Great song and reaction!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you! My pleasure and more to come!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

If you like Dice, you'll like over 100 other Band-Maid hit songs, too! What a great prospect to have in front of you! 🤘😛🤘 Thx, Dane!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Oh for sure, This is my 4th reaction and there will be a ton more to come!! Cheers.

[@hoges412]

New subscriber, greetings from Australia. Dice was the song that got me hooked on this band. That opening riff is just pure rock, of the kind that's been missing for the past decade or so. These girls and The Warning are reviving the lost art. Another Japanese female band you might like is Lovebites. They play metal, but they mix genres around and like Band-Maid, have their own unique sound. I think you'll like their amazing drummer, Haruna, the pocket nuke, who incidentally is friends with Akane. They have recently changed lineup, with a new bassist (also phenomenal), so their most recent releases are MVs. But start with a live performance from 2020/21, Holy War or Shadowmaker are recommended. Did I mention they have *two* of the best lead guitarists in the business? 😁 Enjoyed your enthusiastic reaction, cheers.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I have been hearing a lot from people that Dice was the one that did it for them! Love to hear this! I have the Lovebites song on the list, I will check that out and hopefully have it on here very soon! Looking forward to more discoveries! Cheers!

[@tenkasu_JP]

Hello Dane! I am looking forward to your reaction to BAND-MAID's "Blooming" official music video! If you can also get male rock bands to react, I would love to see ONE OK ROCK "We Are" or "Cry out" live reactions as well! Also, BAND-MAID's new song will be released on August 4, so be sure to check that out as well!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah I have a good list to get through, LOL!! Thanks for the recommendation. More to come.

[@Space_Ranger]

I always assume there’s some lost things in translation, but I think it’s about taking more chances in life. Especially with things that are not going to happen that often. Sure, things might come out bad but at least you can say you tried whatever that was.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah It seems to be one of those live in the moment and enjoy it. Take those chances and reap the benefits. They are very smart on their writing, which is an added benefit to their amazing talents.

[@phaeron]

The moment the dice falls on Band-Maid, you've already won, and you know you're going to get great things delivered. 🔥🤘🏻 _____________________ _"Sometimes we laugh because we're sad or to hide our frustration"_ - from *Gacharic Spin* -「 I Wish I 」 🎶✨

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

True story!! Can't ever get a bad roll with this group!

[@starocean6013]

Misa's patented sumo stomp to evoke the bass gods to let them know she is exerting her dominance over them DAYDREAMING a mush but also the official music video only please

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Fantastic!! Thanks for the information, more to come!

[@zer0tzer0]

The LIVE version is even better.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I heard, I will be doing that one as well!! I prefer live, especially from them.

[@Kevin6059]

The best prescription? More Band-Maid. Keeping my brain from exploding for 4 years now.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I have a remedy for you; More to come......

[@joeszep]

If you like Band-Maid and you like drums, you must see: "BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Official Live Video)"

[@philproffitt8363]

He's done it 👍

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yup. Did that one the last time. It's in the library!

[@interstellardave]

FYI: The music video has official captions that are all English.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Sure but I do tend to watch the band in stead of keeping up with reading. That is why I do a wrap up.

[@interstellardave]

@@DaneBramageROCKS Sure, but it’s better than terrible half-translations online! For your next views, of course.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@@interstellardave LOL - Fair enough

[@tackle47]

1st heard Thrill like 5 years ago and was like it’s ok. Then like a few weeks later watched Dice on KZbin recommendation. Have been sold on them ever since. They are in my top tier list of bands I have seen live. No small feat as I have been going to concerts for almost 40 years.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I do love hearing the stories about how other people discovered them. I do see a lot of seasoned rock followers discover and love this band. Cheers! More to come.

[@Raiden-R]

Reaction is so good.😡👍

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you!!

[@joebarrera9741]

Badass band

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

No argument here.

[@garycooke5576]

You liked that song go and check out their song hate .

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Deal! Thank you.

[@garycooke5576]

Make sure it's the lollapalooza video

[@MrEd-qg8td]

Moratorium please

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

On the list. More to come.

[@rRobR]

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[@greylocke100]

This song is a call to arms to the listener. Japan has a very large problem with shut in's and stay at homes. People who either can't or won't take a risk to improve their lives. They are comfortable living in their parents basement playing with dolls or their gaming systems instead of going out into the world to try to live their own life. This song is saying STAND UP, STEP OUT INTO THE WORLD, take off your blindfold, lay aside your toys and games and become a member of society. And the ending is the young lady sets aside her doll, takes off her blindfold and steps towards the door.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

ohhhh, Thanks! This is what I was looking for. Love it when the community can respond. Thanks for the information on the song and wow, what brilliant song writing.

[@greylocke100]

@@DaneBramageROCKS Not a problem. I and many others enjoy elucidating new listeners to the Ladies music.

[@arminthielen8570]

Blooming !! Just trust me

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I trust you! On the list! More to come.....🤘🏻