MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | BAND-MAID / Manners, BLACK HOLE (Official Live Video)

Black Hole is compositionally my favorite song of theirs now! WOW
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[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

⏩ Video Question: Which movie have you seen the most? As in like 10 times or more?? I loved both these songs but Black Hole is just EPIC For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

[@jkkansasband7056]

The Godfather 1 & 2, Goodfellas, Casino. As a reference Manners was the 9th song of this 2 hour online streamed concert and Black Hole was the 21st and next to last song. Just putting Black Hole in your setlist is impressive but putting it next to last and nailing it! Two great contrasting songs. The groovy bluesy Manners is one of my favorites then for the Live they add that cool intro (which Band-Maid loves to do). Take a peek at the Manners MV (a bit fuller sound for some reason).

[@lurkmerchant]

Bad brains used to be my top band, because they were versatile and the drummer was interesting and amazing, now bandmaid is my no.1 because they are versatile, creative and Akane's drumming is creative, versatile, interesting = the pure joy. But of course it's all the different ingredients creating the amazing art that keeps intriguing me.

[@tonygriffin_]

Pulp Fiction, Godfather 1 and 2 and Apocalypse Now would all vie for most watched but the winner would have to be 'Eat, Drink, Man, Woman', an early Ang Lee film.

[@ricklarsen7189]

Most watched… Hmm, Serenity maybe. These two songs are on the “Unseen World” album. I have enjoyed this album more than just about any other. For me it ranks with “Paranoid” “Dark Side of the Moon” or “Tommy.”

[@lewissmith4123]

Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I am a big fan of Richard Dreyfuss

[@zolitoth2458]

Congrats! About "Black Hole". Believe me, at first many people didn’t believe they could play it live. But they did it easily. If you can I think you can listen to the studio version because Akane's "footwork" isn't really audible here.

[@danjoseph7515]

You facial expressions said it all!! It never gets old watching actual musicians get their minds blown by BAND-MAID! Thanks! 🤘🤯🤘

[@jonasw3945]

This is what I like about this band, the bassist, drummer and lead guitarist are amazing and the compositions are always interesting and have a great balance between being technical and being catchy

[@Gaius__]

Don't forget the vocals. Saiki-san doesn't like to show off, but she is top-notch. The same goes for Kobato-san, her background vocals are always rounding out the songs perfectly.

[@785boats]

Absobloodylutely.@@Gaius__

[@snowdog5895]

It's just Band Maid doing Band Maid things...so much more awesomeness to hear from their catalog! Great job and keep them coming. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@kyles5513]

Misa's understanding of the bass is pretty unreal, she knows when to pick, when to slap and when to finger style and she knows how to do it very well, like pro level. And to answer your question, Goodfellas. I was obsessed with that movie, just the way it was made and how from even before the credits start all the way to the end is just so interesting and so entertaining and the constant halarious profanity, just so much fun to watch. Edit: that way you described black hole was actually pretty accurate in a metaphorical way. Song is all over the place but in a fun and exciting way.

[@mikeperkins3469]

The track is an entire BASS solo. 🤘

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Hell yea

[@jeanleveille5319]

I love Black-Hole!

[@Grap3_S0da]

This is why i love this band they have such range

[@danbuter]

Kanami is a genius songwriter, and everyone in the band is fantastic playing. Nice review!

[@realdocloco]

Black Hole is like reading Alice In Wonderland in three minutes.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

That's accurate

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I'm stealing that comment for later reference....i mean borrowing.😁

[@realdocloco]

@@GaryHolloway-810 my pleasure 😄

[@JuanSan66]

Best analogy I've heard in a long long time Doc.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 No. Go ahead and say steal cause that way he gets the insurance. If you borrow it, he gets nothing! 🤣

[@JuanSan66]

The last 10 seconds of Manners contain music and voice recorded backwards with some curious effects. Of course forty thousand Maidiacs have already turned over those seconds to see what happened. A woman's voice (Miku?) seems to sing "I was thinking about you". Nice job! and thank you.

[@skippyo3893]

Manners is a late 60's, early 70's style bluesy & groovy rock song.

[@RTEcalcite01]

Great minds etc. In my comment I put 1969-71. Like a lot of US bands at that time, blues rock with soul vocals. There were also a lot of UK bands that coppied their style- Snafu, Juicy lucy, Byzantium etc.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

No crowd at the Okyuji = no hyped performance. It's difficult to get the same rush when you're only playing live to cameramen :)

[@realdocloco]

Yeah, they were a bit sleepy on Black Hole weren't they? 😁 Just kidding, I can't imagine how HECTIC this song will be in front of an audience!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@realdocloco Thx Doc, you answered the exact point i was making.👍 B-M will pull out all the stops in Oct to make those shows their best ever (until they play London😏)

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

LOL Black Hole was hyped as a MF

[@Puyax01]

October cannot come fast enough

[@crabuki1273]

It was hilarious when they were walking around set at the end tho.

[@Greish-esquire]

Kanami "A-Chan how many BPM can you do" - A-Chan "About 190" ... Kanami "Next song will be 220 :)". Love these Women!

[@mr559]

I'm happy you are continuing this journey with B-M. They have been an exciting band and people to keep up with, to enjoy just being artists and human.

[@topographic1973ify]

Kanami is a musical genius.

[@RTEcalcite01]

As a composer I think that she is destined for wider recognition in the future- Orchestrated film scores etc. But not yet!

[@topographic1973ify]

@@RTEcalcite01 I'm waiting for her to go totally prog down the road at some point. It's interesting that she, Misa and Akane have all gone to music school. I was immediately attracted by their musicality years ago when I first heard them. They sound familiar but with a unique approach. My father had a Master's degree in music and my mother a Bachelor's degree although she would have had her Master's had she taken her boards. I'm not a musician myself but I played in a traditional situation up to the University level. I did grow up with it both instrumentally and vocally. I can feel the talent oozing out of this band and they all just keep getting better and better. I ought their discography and believe me when I say you have a long, fun ride ahead of you.

[@micko11154]

Akane is not a drummer! She is a virtuoso percussionist who chooses to PLAY the drums. Astounding talent to compliment her awesome bandmates. Cheers! 🙂

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Yea I understand that. In THIS setting she is articulating her percussion ability on a drum kit and is 100% normal to address the musician behind the kit as the drummer in the band. Some of y'all do too much in the comments ISTG

[@micko11154]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts My comment wasn't a criticism of your reaction. I was waxing lyrical. She is definitely the drummer, I was merely reinforcing your feelings. Cheers!

[@mikeat2637]

Manners is SUCH a great song for a live performance with a crowd that knows the song well and joins in with Miku's ha-ha-ha-ha exactly on cue. It is very different than any of their other songs but that bluesy feel is just perfect when you factor in the lyrics. It does remind me of some of what Glim Spanky does with their excellent bluesy rock compositions. And Black Hole is.........well...........Black Hole, a banger.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

MISA is basically playing lead guitar...on her bass.

[@philipcable7518]

Manners is the event horizon to the Blackhole

[@nhy3543]

Really enjoyed your reaction, thank you! Hope that the next reaction is Warning MV.

[@nickr104]

Apparently the story is Jimmy page was in Tokyo and caught one of their shows. He asked to go back stage and meet the drummer he was so impressed.

[@kakqu]

you can't go wrong with BAND MAID....just close your eyes and pick

[@TomClark-Futoura]

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

[@davidtwitchell3667]

There is no genre There is BAND-MAID! Perfect!

[@leeshown6743]

Just buckle up man. If that's only three videos you ain't seen nothing yet! These girls are amazing best rock and roll I've ever heard and I'm 66 there are all one and they don't take no BS and if you don't understand their words they play it through their instruments that's the way they roll. Please listen to their words they are a movement.. you go girls! Band made forever listen to the words dude not the music

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Well, lol, I do listen to the music as that's my main draw in so I can't really shut that off

[@leeshown6743]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts well that's really what got me listening to him too at first. I'm all about them jamming like they do they are so tight. To me there's not one leader on this band they're all leaders. But now that it's been 5 years that I've been listening to them. And I've seen every one of their videos. I'm just amazed at what they're actually capable of doing. And what they mean

[@Prober61]

Band-Maid. Genre: We won't be pigeon holed. Enjoy the discovery. One thing to note is you can hear a song multiple times and still pick out little things you didn't notice before, EDIT: I'm sitting here smirking at the end of Manners where you're talking about it not sounding like the other songs. Hehehehe.... (The pick isn't gone. She tucks it under her finger) Don't forget to stop analyzing and just enjoy

[@makmiskell3733]

Great!

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

Band Maid is a wonderful ride! My suggestions for getting a feel for their awesome diversity are: 'Thrill' MV (first hit MV, so, in the beginning...), Band-Maiko 'Gion-Cho' (adds some traditional elements), 'Onset' (Instrumental). 'Daydreaming' (more of a ballad), and any of their acoustics. Honorable mentions to 'Rinne', 'Moratorium', 'About Us', and anything Misa or Miku heavy. This is a deep well. Drink your fill.

[@joiytsutsumi2837]

Next song onset…🙏

[@増田仁-i9f]

Akane, the drummer, actually writes or scribes notes on paper for her parts so she can sing or hum them. Knew it?

[@jimr4354]

So nice to see such appreciation for The Maids. Probably the best analysis of Black Hole in particular. Manners is a great MV. (Warning is even better). You'll learn to understand just how good these ladies are when you discover more of their catalogue. For the last 5 years, it's been Kanami's magic that's brought this wonderful music to the world. The word Genius is thrown around a lot but doesn't have the true meaning. You can definitely apply that title to Kanami. She is really is a master in the world of musical art. Yes so complex and so skillful. A great reader with a degree in economics shows her brilliance in both fields. The song composing is really quite amazing and the changes in Black Hole really is quite unique. But that's art of composing. Creating something unique that's never been heard before. I recommend you listen to Hibana for it's complexity and intricacies.

[@paulpetersen879]

Kanami writes the music. This girl is a genius, and all 5 of these girls absolutely rip!! Welcome to the Madiacs my friend.

[@ericifune5543]

The outro of Manners is a track of music played backward.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Sweet. I'm going to have to go back and listen to hear that now

[@DoctorChange106]

movie - GLADIATOR epic

[@_JimS]

MISA's pick is never gone......you just can't see it. "Manners" what can you say but good ole rock. It took me many listens to snuggle up to Black Hole but as I hear more talented musicians, like yourself< break it down it gets better and better. At first it was total CHAOS!! Not it's becoming another Masterpiece of musical talent.....DAMN these girls can kick some ass with precision....

[@me262talon2]

Probably Stanley Kubricks Dr. Strangelove.

[@haggaisimon7748]

Slow ballads, Daydreaming, Wonderland, About us, and of course Anemone, they will give you totally another view on Band Maid.

[@Zero_1113]

Warning is next

[@roberthuth7493]

Great Sound Like thx

[@drvijil]

Both songs are great. Manners is a straight bluesy, kinda funky old school rocker. Black Hole is just a different, frenetic, chaotic, beast of a song. To be honest, I feel emotionally and mentally fatigued after listening to Black Hole. Akane, the drummer, said Black Hole is her most challenging and best drumming to date. The singers, at times, use their voices as instrumental fills. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it, maybe it’s like traveling through a Black Hole. Good review. There are many more great songs from Band Maid, in fact, I have yet to come across even a mediocre song from the ladies...they’re the best band going.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'm really enjoying them

[@patron40silver]

I🧡BAND-MAID as much as anyone but these "live" performances look, and sound, forced to me. Like they had to be there. Next BAND-MAID song: Blooming ( music video ), Warning! ( mv ) or Choose Me ( mv or live )

[@thomasfast392]

you got that shit right !!!!!!!!!! that BASS is MEAN !!!!!! STEVE HARRIS iron maiden WOULD LOVE HER !!!!!!!

[@haggaisimon7748]

Puzzle live, it’s epic. Moratorium, oldies but goodies.

[@MrDportjoe]

At 10 years together they are well into each others heads. Sharing and letting each other shine, making each other grow. I mean you have a used to be power pop singer replacing her self and then leaning guitar because she wants to be in the biggest band ever, a lead guitar player (who writes and arranges a lotO with an open mad crush on the the singer. A bass player who in any other mix might well have quite any other band. (I wanna be Misa's drink roadie).

[@Maidiac214]

MISAs bass intro I always think, Dusty Hill.

[@DragonPhlyy]

Please do Nemophila next they are another all female Japanese Rock/Metal band that is absolutely fire!

[@elevown]

I wonder if you'd like Giovanni? its super busy and wierd - a lot dont like it right away but it grows on them. not sure what to call it- is it prog rock?

[@SamuelR007]

Domination by Band-Maid, not Distortion. Distortion is by Babymetal. Also a good song and band but that's the other BM. 😆

[@HaukWind1]

I only watch movies once no need to watch more than once

[@zer0tzer0]

Bass heavy? You mic is bass heavy. Wish my voice was boomy enough to turn down, but I digress. No, this isn't 'Different', this is 'Manners'. If you want different watch 'Different'. It's a lot like 'Black Hole' only full on Demented Circus Metal. Obviously, I'm kidding. But all of BAND-MAID is different, yet similar. Fresh, yet familiar. But in this song you notice the backing tracks probably the most, especially at the end of the song. BAND-MAID always does their best to sound just like the album. If you like her Flams you should hear her gallop. It's Wizard Of Ozish because a Black Hole is much like a Tornado. Round & Round. If you think 'Black Hole' is beautiful check out, 'Blooming'. It's a Power Pop Masterpiece!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

You mean tap 5s? Gallop lol

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'm sorry I invested in a nice mic. Etc etc etc

[@Ultrafvl]

Try "Band Maid - Sense", one of the last songs, Thanks me later

[@billb.5183]

It still annoys me that we don't get to see Akane or MISA during that epic part in Black Hole 10:42. Whoever edits their videos really effed up there. MISA doesn't lose the pick when she plays slap bass. She tucks it behind her index finger so she can switch back and forth whenever she needs to.

[@AK-tv6bo]

Rockを50年聴いた自分の感想、まずは基本に戻りましょう。JanisがいてJimiのギター革命、それが全てです。

[@FirenSolaris]

Listen to other songs from them... suddenly all songs are your favourite songs muhahaha😂

[@zer0tzer0]

No, this isn't 'Different',, this is 'Manners'. If you want 'Different' watch 'Different'. It's a lot like 'Black Hole'.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I meant different as in musically very different

[@Miraie93]

Watching bunch a girl play instrument play complicated rock song, you can’t find it anywhere. Only in japan bro

[@wave8359]

Can barely see them;...Why?----because you are hogging all the screen space ! Do you think this is about them?---or about you? (whoever you may be).

[@70soperator16]

Dude....some friendly constructive criticism.....do you remember that vocal squeak that David Lee Roth put in nearly every early Van Halen song.....well....the constant diggida-diggida, is nearly as annoying.....the beauty of being able to change channels

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

LOL FOH. That's just me talking about the rhythms 🤷‍♂️🤟 Change channels ya phucstik

[@daleismus]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Somebody is a little sensitive! Can't take anybody serious if they start off whining about Diamond Dave. Love the diggida-diggida! If you like drummers, have you checked out Senri Kawaguchi? There's a video of her playing Erotic Cakes with Guthrie Govan, pretty sweet.

[@thammond1946]

If Band-Maid is a rabbit hole, then Black Hole is the "falling-into-it" part.

[@cembor]

Pigeon Hole my dude. ;)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Greg-om2hb]

More than any other reactor, you seem to instantly grasp the magnificence of BLACK HOLE. It gets better with repeated listening. The best part is the “musical theater” vocal interlude near the end. MANNERS impresses with how this simple song starts slowly with a super-groovy drum and bass duet (not found on the studio recording), and then the musical intensity builds with each verse until it reaches a wonderful crescendo. KOBATO and SAIKI create wonderful harmonies in both songs, and as a lead vocalist SAIKI is incomparable.

[@1972cd]

The Band describes manners as their "Core Sound" while "Black Hole" was them experimenting with different things musically. I would recommend their instrumental "Onset-Live". Enjoyed!

[@wayneking5081]

When you listen to "Onset" live pay attention to the bass solo to see how effortless Misa can switch playing styles!

[@Davey-Boyd]

I think you may be hooked now Tony! Welcome to the club! They reeled me in hook line and sinker about a year and a half ago. The world is a better place with Band-Maid in it!

[@philproffitt8363]

Yes! I just realised...over 2 years since I crossed the event horizon (slippery edge of pigeon hole) 🤟🤟🤟

[@Bekka_Noyb]

*Band Maid - No God* needs to be next!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yep it's the right thing to do.🤷‍♂️

[@Puyax01]

I agree 👍

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I will add that to the rotation soon

[@javiervicedo4201]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Ok, go for No God but put a helmet on your head trying to keep all the neurons packed. No God is a lovely brutality...keep going as we love your reactions ! ( I forgot to say that you have seen nothing yet )

[@RTEcalcite01]

Genius reaction to genius music- love your insight into the music. You got the full spectrum of their music here and you are on your way to becoming a Maidiac. Manners- Classic blues rock fusion, 1969-71. Black Hole- Hard rock/metal. Subject- astrophysics. Genre- Band-Maid. All lyrics by Miku (red rose). The tuning of Akane's drums are to die for. Love the ring out on the snare.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

The tuning is SO good!

[@TehPhysics]

That was a great reaction/analyses! Really enjoyed you going back and pointing out various things a non-musician, like myself, wouldn't overtly notice.You're right about not being able to pick up on everything happening on the first listen. There's just so much going on it's impossible. Every song they put out is at least as dense as a 5 layer cake. All 5 members are always doing something interesting, and Kanami manages to blend it all together perfectly. Doesn't matter if it's controlled chaos (Black Hole) or bluesy, funk rock (Manners), BAND-MAID can play it all!

[@MetalMinion3]

13:46 "I'm sorry, I gotta rewind... ...on the first listen, there's just too much." Most Band-Maid songs, in a nutshell.

[@edwardallen4051]

When Band Maid want to groove, they can really groove. For me Kanami is the stand out in the MV of Manners, this live version it's the rhythm section both Misa and Akane, in both versions the vocals particularly the harmonies are outstanding. There are plenty of other songs that will give you more sides to BM, Start Over (Miku's request for a Karaoke song and the bonus of Kanami on piano at Saiki's request) is on repeat for me at the moment.

[@thomasfast392]

Kanami is the master and we our her puppets !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAhahaha she can take us for a ride that never ends !!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobespirit2112]

I think you can understand why so many of us love this band more than any other today. They are the complete package in the manner of the greatest rock bands - in terms of excellence in rock music composition, arrangement, instrumentation, playing and performance - there are few others as complete as Band-Maid as evidenced yet this twofer. And still, this just scratches the surface of their versatility and skill. And even if you don’t care about any of that, as a listener, they just make great rock music. Even a casual listener has a great melody to latch onto. They are a very special band and why I say we’re living in the era of Band Maid right now more so than any other band - they are setting the high-bar for all rock music today, imho.

[@Dante80]

Yeah, hearing Black Hole for the first time tends to do that to people. Wait till you hear Giovanni or Why-why-why lol...

[@viaverde3153]

If you think "Black Hole" is a complicated song then you need to listen to "Corallium" from their latest EP.

[@785boats]

Misa just loves to play Funky bass lines. So cool. She plays so many different styles. Like I've said before, Kanami writes music on a Rubik's Cube. It gets all twisted around, but the puzzle is all solved at the end. She's a genius.

[@mikeat2637]

You just came up with the perfect description of Kanami's savant-like musical composition skills. And yes, she is a genius.

[@785boats]

@@mikeat2637 Thanks man. Yeah. If I were 40 years younger, I would make it a mission to marry that beautiful woman. As much for her musical mind as the rest of her. Especially those gorgeous eyes. Don't judge me man. It's my dream. I'll dream what I want. Ha! Ha! Cheers.

[@mikeat2637]

@@785boats Never judge, lest ye be judged and found wanting, and I DON'T want that happening to me, lol.

[@daveboehle6027]

Dude you have to react to no god.. You'll like the bass....🤯

[@jkkansasband7056]

Great reaction Tony. A unique and diverse band for sure. I Love Manners. But I would have never thought I would like a song like Black Hole. But I do Love it. Maybe it's because BAND-MAID is just too Awesome! Peace.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"Back Hole" never instantly hit me either, now i recognise the genius of Mincho's composition :)

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Is it possible to continually praise Band-Maid? Yeah, I think it is. I have complete reverence for them. And Mincho in particular. 😎

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 Yes it is possible. I've never been able to find faults in anything they do....except Mincho's 5 double faults at tennis on Wednesday. Tch.😒

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 LOL. Good thing that was no fault of yours. 🎾

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 Lol. Mincho may look kawai but believe me she's got a sharp tongue if you mess up.😬

[@alexn4843]

Love the bass heavy feel of Manners. If someone can get Tony the live videos of "Take Me Higher" and "Don't You Tell Me" from a few years ago, he may enjoy hearing the back and forth between MISA and Kanami during the solos.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Would love to hear that

[@Puyax01]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts make sure they are from the Zepp Concert.

[@Puyax01]

@P in D 2 provide him Matchless Gum and Awkward from Shinkiba Studio Coast show

[@alexn4843]

@@Puyax01 Those are the ones I meant.

[@Puyax01]

@P in D 2 nice, the live versions of both are waaay above the studio version.

[@bryandevito5120]

Misa’s pick rests between her right pointer and middle fingers when she slaps. If you watch closely on Onset Live you can see the transition and it’s seamless and fast.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Slick!

[@RahimRahmat]

This would be the reaction where I finally subscribe. You're one of us already....

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Tony... I think you'd like Band-Maid's "No God." And about 100+ others.

[@davidmejia7908]

Kanami (lead guitar and composer) is a mad genius, and her bandmates are masters in adding their own touches. If you really want to see how they all come together Band Maid Prime is worth it.

[@estherbrowne2017]

The Unseen World album...well you haven't hear the whole album😆🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stealthcabbie1336]

Which Band Maid song next..... From "Manners" ??.... maybe "The Dragon Cries" (English lyrics), "Choose Me", "Bubble"...etc..... (Yeah, there's more) From "Black Hole" ?? .... "Rinne", "Different" or "Sence", Then we have soooooo many songs that lie in the middle .....

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

Welcome to the pigeon hole.... Jaw dropping performance

[@vhaarr]

I realise you favor Black Hole after watching this, but frankly the rendition of Manners in this video sounds almost nothing like the studio recorded version. In many cases that's a good thing. Many bands, including Band-Maid, often sound better live. But not Manners. The official music video is at least 20 timers better.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Do they play the song differently in the video you're referencing?

[@MrBryanwithay]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Same song, but the mix is different and it almost sounds like their timing is off a bit. Still kicks ass.

[@stevehall5128]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts It's just the mix. They generally play exactly what they did in the studio (and have backing tracks for extra stuff) - except when they add in whole new sections, or completely re-imagine a song, as with "NO GOD," which is in the same vein as "Black Hole," for their acoustic concert. The "Manners" MV is well worth a watch just for the visuals, too: lyrically the song is a manifesto for the band (a more precise translation would be "Methods") and there are lots of symbolic Easter eggs to spot - plus the notorious "Mafia desk shot."

[@vhaarr]

​@@DrumRollTonyReacts Like the other two before me have said - no, it's mostly the mixing. But the difference is staggering. And it's not only the mixing. Although the bass is very good and extremely prevalent in this live version, Misa plays it even better in the MV. Same with the drums. The groove of the song and the 70s roots can just be felt to a whole other level in the music video. And like Bryan said - yes, their timing _is_ off in the live version. Who can blame them? They were playing to an empty room, if I'm not mistaken. An "internet concert". You can easily see that their energy levels in this live video compared to others like Domination and Freedom are not even in the same universe. Right? Although I made my original comment before your video went live, and you replied to my comment before it went live, I could not see my comment or your reply until now - after the video went live. I guess that's normal. And then there's the easter eggs that Steve mentioned. The MV is worth watching for those things, like he said.

[@vhaarr]

After thinking about it for a minute, I think it might be the silence between the notes. The acoustics of the live set compared to the studio. Manners is a song where the groove is felt in the silence between the notes. And in the live environment the silence just isn't there. That, and the mix - the guitars and vocals especially are louder and the bass and drums are much, much lower. In essence.

[@Greg-om2hb]

For even greater variety, try WONDERLAND (live) and DAYDREAMING (MV).

[@tonygriffin_]

Two sides of the multi-faceted jewel that is Band-Maid. Obi-Wan Kanami's composing skills are Mozart level and Miku's lyrics are up there with Lennon/McCartney or Dylan in levels of depth and meaning. Then you've got the best rhythm section I've seen (and I've seen Bonham and JPJ, Moon and Entwistle and Bruce and Baker) and a vocalist who sings with real passion and emotion and who can move through 3 octaves with ease ('Wonderland' live 2020, a Saiki showcase - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmXLqX-bfcekkNE ). Apparently, so the story goes, 'Black Hole' was a challenge by Kanami to Akane, after asking her if she could manage 200 BPM and Akane replying "Hold my beer..." or something similar, which was when Kanami upped the ante to 220 BPM...to which Akane probably replied "Hold my other beer. I may need two hands for that." Apocryphal but maybe (mostly) true.

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

I've heard Kanami Tsunami but Obi-Wan Kanami is also a good one I hadn't heard before

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

@@ernestrimbeck7630 Kanami has stated that being compared to a tsunami is really hurtful to her, as she sees those as terrible, disasters that kill men, women and children. So Obi Wan Kanami is BRILLIANT!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

🎶Lol Obi-Wan Kanami. I like that 😆🤟 The Mozart comparison is not tangible for me as chamber music, opera and orchestral works have such a different demand and creation process. I really dig them for them. Excited to be learning about this band. 🙌

[@tonygriffin_]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts It was more a comment about her being as good as someone I think of as composing the most intricate and beautiful music ever but I totally see what you're saying - different levels of composition and content. There are a couple of short orchestral openings that Kanami has written (for the songs Warning! and Sense, for instance) but writing a ' Deus Irae' or 'Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen' is probably beyond even her high skills. Always wondered what Mozart would have made of the electric guitar and modern keyboards! Thanks for liking Kanami's new name!. I was inspired by the recent Star Wars poster and edited the image to include Kanami and altered text. And a glowing blue guitar neck! It's here on KZbin ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4qnpWCKf9KZobc ) though I've also got a Facebook page of my Band-Maid Art too.

[@tonygriffin_]

@@ernestrimbeck7630 Thanks. I was inspired by the recent Star Wars poster and edited the image to include Kanami and altered text. And a glowing blue guitar neck! It's here on KZbin ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4qnpWCKf9KZobc ) though I've also got a Facebook page of my Band-Maid Art too.

[@FatTulip.]

It gets bigger, it gets bigger.

[@kellybailey1377]

Love Band-Maid! The movie I have watched the most is The 5th Element. It is a great Sci-Fi action/adventure comedy.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Multi pass

[@PaulEngineer]

Next Band Maid song? Easy - _All_ of them. ;) Great job Tony - musician ears always make good reactions if they can convey some of these ideas.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

React to Band-Maid equals a sub.

[@schelin1447]

They are the greatest hard rock band for the last 30-40 years or so! Obviously the musicians are more than amazing...but take your time to listen to Saiki and Miku and their vocal gymnastics.

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

Carnival ride what a descriptor Manners is one of my favorite Band-Maid songs although I like the music video version better, I do love Misa and Akane intro for the live version Akane has sneaky kicks, sometimes you don't know they're there until they're not and sometimes they come in out of nowhere I also love that slow pick slide Miku does in Manners

[@scuppernog1]

Loving your reactions Tony. I have never had any music education and don’t play any instruments. I just love listening to great music and these ladies never disappoint. Thank you for articulating what I am hearing but don’t have the words for.

[@paulpetersen879]

Bad thing about these songs is that there was no audience. You could tell their energy was down. This version of Manners sounds nothing like the studio version energy wise. Manners is a killer tune. Highly recommend Real Existence live. Have a great day brother

[@ullischuster1263]

Real Existence live is epic. The mix is very good too.

[@thisismadness6962]

Movie: Repo Man. So, these two, expecially Black Hole, show where the songwriter, Kanami (lead guitar), has progressed to. The others say she keeps challenging them and they love it. Akane (drums) and MISA (bass) are becoming monsters. Both songs show the increasingly sophisticated collaboration between Miku (lyricist) and Saiki on the vocal arrangements. Check out Blooming. Another complete change-up and example of what they can do now.

[@greylocke100]

Second Blooming and also seconding or thirding Onset. but I also feel he should listen to Alone, to hear where they Ladies have come from with their writing until now.

[@stefanbranden4898]

Band-Maid and BABYMETAL are in league own! Great reaction!

[@philcalvino884]

Great react, man! Subbed. Band-Maid's a pretty diverse band, just when you think you've nailed it, they swerve a different direction. But in a good way. There is definitely a Band-Maid sound and the composition is so consistently great that it's hard to believe sometimes. Recs for next: if you like the more prog side of Band-Maid then check out more of their recent full album Unseen World (most of its album tracks are on their official site, so fair game for reactors--Giovanni, H.G.K., I Still Seek Revenge, etc.). But I wouldn't forget the many masterpieces from previous albums: Rinne, Wonderland, Fate, YOLO, etc.

[@lurkmerchant]

I'm sucker for interesting drumming. Akane's drum fills are very creative, playful, fluid, melodic and fit the song. All five of them take the lead role and work perfectly as a team. Just listening to Akane alone is entertainment in itself but when everything comes together it's just like art. Band-Maid sound is very evocative of the song title. I love her drumming in Moratorium and Sayonakidori, in particular although I love her drumming even in the rare songs that I don't really like.

[@EM-vh6nj]

This is why I love listening to intelligent musicians react to BM. As a non-musician I actually learn stuff. I've heard both songs numerous times and yet you've pointed out some details I didn't catch the first 100 times. Also, you're delivery and descriptions are of high end quality. After doing more BM I hope you connect with some of my other favourite reactors such as Ryan Mear, Wave Potter and Dicodec. These reactors have become BM fanatics and their banter is fun to watch. I think you'd fit right in with them. More BM suggestions- try Real Existence (a hard rock banger) live and Onset ( an instrumental masterpiece) live. Cheers from Canada

[@ronniebrucehalford8396]

My personal preference is for you to take a listen to "Different" next. Just to hear you abuse the word "different". But really, go ahead and tackle "No God" next. You'll still abuse the word "different".

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

The song title is "different" or are you complaining that I said the word different in the video?

[@waynedahlen9655]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts The song title is "Different"

[@ronniebrucehalford8396]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Sorry, the first part. I'm just joking that you're going to be saying "different" a lot. Not complaining at all.