Flute Teacher Reacts to | BAND-MAID, From Now On

From "Domination' to "From Now On." This was an AMAZING experience! Down the Pigeon hole I go!
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[@surfingasongwave]

The lead guitarist is Kanami Tōno, and she started playing piano very young (like three, if memory serves). She writes most of their music, with contributions from everyone. They are all so musical. MISA is the bassist, and I would consider her one of the best in the world. She is not flashy in the way Jaco Pastorius or Bootsy Collins or Les Claypool or Flea, but exceedingly lyrical and expressive, and continually innovative. The same goes for Akane Hirose on drums. Keep listening to this song and you'll continue to find interesting things in it. It's uncanny.

[@toshimatyu6654]

From Japan Additional information, Kanami is a trained pianist with perfect pitch. She can analyze and arrange any sound.

[@nooyck]

Mozart playing hard rock.the beauty of the melody. intensity of sound. This band is the best in the world today.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

The thing that makes Band Maid truly unique is that each one of the maids is absolutely insanely talented, but none of them try to take the spotlight over each other. Each of them are total and absolute badasses in their roles within the band. And none of them have a typical "rock star ego" about them....they are all just so humble about it! The drummer, Akane, once said it best about what makes Band Maid so effective: "We all decided to make this kind of music together. If one of us suddenly decided to do something else, it wouldn't work."

[@paulread4886]

I can't believe they had the guts to start their Chicago Lollapalooza set with this piece. they played til after 1am the night before and were first band on at 1.30pm , and they walk out on stage and do this song perfectly , and then do 50 min set. Hats off to these girls, they can PLAY, and they showed the world, they are a musical force to be contended with. Amazing !

[@themcusbleedingedge]

I almost went to that show. I really wasn’t sure when I’d see them this year since sadly as of now they aren’t doing Rockville this year down in Daytona by me in Florida. That’s how I saw them last year. I didn’t go because it would have been tight schedule wise on my end but I may end up that way we’ll see. Good to see you Paul.

[@misterguanoman]

'Pour water on me. I'm feral.' Yes. This is entirely the correct and appropriate response to this masterpiece. 10/10 reaction.

[@shabbo84]

@NittPicc I'd buy a t-shirt with that on it. If you ever start making apparel, or if you give rights to somebody else to make it.. I'd buy it. Cheers, love your engergy and entusiasm.

[@artomatt]

"I can't believe I've lived my life this long without knowing about them". Yeah, there should have been angels from heaven announcing to the whole world the formation of this band! At least I discovered them a few years ago, and I've tried to spread the good word to people I know.

[@zackosteen749]

What do we have her react to next? "Dice" for a little harder Band Maid, maybe "Thrill" where the real adventure begins for the Maids, or "Influencer" for something completely different? Perhaps we have her watch the fan made Documentary? How far down the pigeon hole do we send her? Welcome Princess to being a Maidiac.

[@SteveBalderrama]

I feel like Sense is still a perfect encapsulation of modern BM.

[@patron40silver]

I'm an old dude. Grew up in the 70s and 80s listening to, and loving, AC/DC, RUSH, Van Halen, SRV and many more. Never, ever, ever, would I have thought that my favorite band would be 5 Japanese women in MAID gear. The first video I saw of them was an old version of "Play" and it took me forever to get past the first 35-45 seconds of it because I couldn't believe what I was hearing and seeing. I restarted that video so many times because it was THAT great. I'm glad you like them. It's great to see new MAIDIACs experiencing my favorite band.✌🏽☮

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Hello there Patron! I'm curious...was it from Shinkiba Studio Coast Live 2017? If so, that was also my first discovery of Band-Maid in february 2019. They blew my mind and soul.

[@patron40silver]

@@kent-oveprestberg3578 Hi 😁. Yes, that's the one. Many of my favorite song versions came from that show. I think Moratorium, Puzzle, Choose Me, and Take Me Higher were all at that one. Probably even more of them but I haven't watched that entire thing in a while. MAIDsMAIDsMAIDs. 🤘😆🤘

[@xagorvangard]

Old dude knows good music 🤘

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I know Xagor has beautiful skin if that helps?

[@xagorvangard]

@@GaryHolloway-810 🤣 I don't think that helps. But this might 🧁

[@kairukafuka6022]

From Now On is Kanami's skill demonstration and with the band's arrangement accompanying her as she goes through the emotional technicality is what makes this a masterpiece. It's like concertos from classical music. This time, it's a hard rock progressive guitar concerto. ^^

[@bocatampere]

Amen 🙏🏻🔥❤️

[@SteveBalderrama]

Open shot “how to look badass wearing maid outfits” lol. The “one finger” chromatic part is not as simple as it looks it’s a bit buried in the mix but if you look at Kanami right hand she’s also playing an open string alternating. This is a common technique for her. You will also find out that Kanami LOVES playing with time in compositions. Another instrumental Onset has a number of quick time changes just to make you think “wait what was that” lol which happens a lot to musicians listening to BandMaid. They are “sneaky progressive”.

[@UltraHD.7]

I saw them play this song live at their Tokyo concert last year in July. Flew over from Germany just to see them live for the very first time and it was absolutely worth it. Kanami on lead guitar gave everything she had playing this song live, she's such a tiny and petite person. But she does that every time.

[@Kevin6059]

One Hallmark of their music is constant variety. That's why as a musician you just don't get tired of listening to a song because you'll always hear something you haven't heard before and they never do the same thing for more than four measures. And the more you listen to them the more you'll like them and the more you'll find out that they make you happy every time you hear them. Then after about 30 songs the sheer awe of their songwriting and arranging will hit you. Yes you will still have 90 plus songs to go and there are no duds. I mean Lennon and McCartney have nothing on these ladies for songwriting. The fact that some people can't get past the language barrier is almost criminal.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Kevin it's a sad reflection on us that some people can't get into B-M cos they sing mainly in Japanese & not English. I wouldn't want the Maids to change even if it meant they appealed to a larger audience but they've never compromised the integrity of their music just to be popular. Gosh i sounded all professional then.🤓

[@Kevin6059]

@@GaryHolloway-810 You did. And the truthometer, wherever it is, reads 💯

[@user-ii1ke9ex4u]

They have written 170 songs over the years, and at all their concerts they change the lists of songs, so no two concerts are the same. I also change solos in songs, change melodies. Their repertoire is insanely huge

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Most of Band-Maids fan base is of the older generation, at least here in the states. I''m 66, so it's nice to see younger folks starting to get into them ! They deserve it !! 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@mikeat2637]

That's very true, I'm 77 and Band Maid and many more great bands from Japan are now the keepers of the flame for all rock genres, as well as others that have fallen by the wayside here in the US.😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Thank you so much for reacting to BAND-MAID. They are an inspiration to many musicians for good reason. That said, I would like to add a tidbit about who these five gals as human beings...They love their fans. In fact, they have, to date, written two songs about and for their fans. 1. ABOUT US (a reaching out to their audience during covid) and 2. MEMORABLE (a song for their US fans during BAND-MAID's 2022 US tour). How many bands show their affection to their fans via love songs. Pretty cool.

[@Timber1508]

I would argue that "Smile" also falls in that category. They are a special group that I love as much for who they are, as for their amazing music.

[@surfingasongwave]

@@Timber1508 Yes, *"Smile"* was the first one. The acoustic version they did in 2021 is touching. They're a special band.

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

"...ladies produce everything they make..." Yes, any synth, guitar or other instrumentation you hear on the backing track is written and performed by Kanami, the composer and lead guitarist. (Unless they some day need a trombone or alto horn then Akane or MISA will get their chance!) For your listening pleasure, here's a good example of "From Now On" live. Recorded by Band-Maid archivist supreme Vladimir Chupin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5jQeWd7mNyleZo He's on Kanami's end of the stage so... a great show. Thanks for the reaction! Oh, and you can't go wrong with any of the fan suggestions for the next video.

[@XenosKB]

This video was my first introduction to Band-Maid randomly recommended on my KZbin page. Completely blew my mind.

[@1RacerXer]

Welcome!

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Great remarks. The lead guitar, bass, and drummer all started on piano at an early age. The drummer and bass played other instruments before choosing their current instruments. The lead guitar did not pick up a guitar until high school. The lead guitar, Kanami, composes all their music on a keyboard. Rough drafts are sent to the other members. They are expected to refine their own sections, bass, drums, vocals. The vocal lines of the two singers are awesome. Pick anything for your next Band Maid song. They will amaze you.

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

I know, it's Krazy to think that although Misa, Akane and Kanami are all heavily musically inclined from a young age, none of them started playing their final form instruments until highschool, somewhere between the ages of 15 - 17 yrs old. With the Band just finishing up 10 years together and everyone being about 30 (except Saiki who's a year younger) That means they've only been playing their instruments for about 13 years on average. When you see how skilled they are within that time it seems extra Krazy.

[@DAVID-io9nj]

@@Studio-Coast_KidDid anyone mention that Miku, 2nd vocals and rhythm guitarists could not play guitar at the start? Some one suggested it would look better if there was another guitar on stage. Saiki said NO, I am the singer. So Miku stepped up, learned how to play, taught by Kanami. And then during Covid lockdown, Saiki decided to learn both guitar and piano. That culminated in Saiki singing and playing solo piano at their 10th anniversary concert last November.

[@daft73games]

Band Maid doing *BAND MAID* things. Enjoy the ride and welcome aboard! 🤘😀🤘

[@BillHallisey]

The backing track was composed and recorded by Kanami Tono, Band Maid's lead guitarist. Kamani trained as a classical pianist for decades before she took up the guitarist. I can petite Kanami "The Wonderful Little Genius". She (and the rest of the band) are incredible musicians. Since Saiki, the lead vocalist did not perform on "From Now On", I hope you will react to her vocal range with "Puzzle", the official live video from their Tokyo Garden concert this past year. Make sure you see and understand the translated lyrics of the song, then react to the official acoustic version of the song from their performance at the Tokyo Zepp arena a few years earlier. The feeling, with the same lyrics, are amazing and showcase Saiki's incredible talent as a vocalist. You are now our official "Maidiac Princess".

[@chrisegbertky]

Hear hear !

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

I saw Band-Maid perform "From Now On" at St Andrews Hall in Detroit last May. They sound exactly like this live. - they're that exacting. They don't release songs they can't perform live. Band-Maid fans had 'fan-cam'd' all the prior tour shows and I knew to expect the orchestral backing track. The Band Maid members all contribute to each song's backing track, adding orchestral synth, bass pedal, tympany, electronic drum, distorted vocals, and Band-Maid's 'sing-alongs' to beef up and encourage the audience when appropriate. It augments their live performance, it never overshadows their live play. At the Detroit Okyu-ji, I was about three rows back from Kanami and I can verify that she is playing LIVE and that she is an awesome player, often improvising on the fly. Misa never seems to miss a note, totally immersed in stone faced concentration, but if you watch carefully you'll catch her mischievous smile. Akane too is always on beat, perfection, but half the time she's got that big smile on her face or is singing along even though she isn't mic'd. And then Miku and Saiki are out front singing as God intended: sans AutoTune!

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

And when Kanami solo's....all Madiacs have the same motto: "Shut up! Kanami is speaking!"

[@user-tn3wb3zl3b]

Coined by Ryan Mear!

[@bryancolombo8498]

I have the Tee Shirt! It is well worn! It has an outline of Kanami’s classic arching back pose while shredding.

[@mikeat2637]

@@bryancolombo8498 I definitely have to get one of those !!!!!!!

[@manrayma]

@@bryancolombo8498 i wore my shut up shirt to the nashville concert. love that shirt

[@jeffreyrigby7324]

@@user-tn3wb3zl3bHe may have coined that phrase but in his early days of reacting to Band Maid I asked him not to keep interrupting during Kanami's solos. He in turn told me to get Fk'd and that it was his show and I could go away. Of course I unsubscribed immediately and never went back. Funny how he changed his tune....he's just an A-hole who thinks too much of himself.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

OMG......I could listen to you review all 120 Band Maid songs !! Being a drummer....this band single-handedly rejuvenated my love for music again.....and that a very common statement when you hear from listeners. I can't tell you haw much I enjoyed your reaction..... being a musician, you have the ability to pick out the subtle nuances that BM put into their music. And it's so refreshing to hear it in your commentary. I know you a subtle inkling but you just heard the best rock band on the planet. I have heard all the big names and I have gone to see our girls play live and let me tell you ...they are the real deal. The musicianship is second to none....these are well trained musicians that have been playing together for 10 year perfecting their craft. Then throw in that Kanami (lead guitar) writes all their songs with input from Misa (bass) and Akane (drums my fav lol) just blows me away. Miku the(rhythm guitar) writes the lyrics with input from Saki (lead vocal) makes this band so special. I would luv to hear you review PLAY LIVE. but really any song is great from them. Welcome to the world of Band Maid !!!!!!!!!

[@aljfin]

The guitarist kanami can actually sing too. Watch her sing with Saiki. It’s a beautiful moment in time captured to enjoy forever.

[@RevT_Gaming]

The fans of Band-Maid have been super friendly and welcoming!!! Love that kind of energy!!! ❤

[@lordvorador5735]

I seen them perform this song live front row on the rail in front of Kanami (lead guitarist) October 30th, 2022 in New Jersey... "Epic" does not even describe how great it was. It was a spiritual moment.

[@bocatampere]

For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer, is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer and true Rock n’ Roll Star on stage. She is The Special One 🔥🤘❤️

[@richardn8866]

Kinamincho is the Mozart of the 21st century. She is able to put down on paper all the intricate details of what each instrument should sound like effortlessly. She has the confidence in her bandmates to put their own personalities into each note. She understands that silence is just as important as sound within a song. It's just magic !

[@bocatampere]

@@richardn8866 Well said, sir 🙏🏻❤️

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

It's also fun when the guitar comes off and she instantly becomes a six year old in a Disney princess dress. Epic. 👍

[@bocatampere]

@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 Indeed 😂🤘

[@jasonnord785]

Amen!

[@CAPTCHAZ]

I just found your channel, I am impressed. As a musician of 56 plus years and disabled now. So I can't play keyboards anymore. So I found Band-Maid back in 2014 on Facebook. With the song "Thrill" and I was hooked. Just to let you know when Miku Kobato the rhythm guitar player put this band together, the stars and planets aligned perfectly. In my opinion Band-Maid is the most talented musicians on the planet today. The song "Alone" from 2016 was the first song that management let them write and put on an album. Everything after that has been written by Kanami Tono and Band-Maid. Thanks again for a great reaction. ❤

[@thammond1946]

To me, this is as passionate as music gets; composed by lead guitarist Kanami. They are all singing with one voice on this beautiful and amazing piece.

[@stevekane4922]

The important thing to know as a classical musician about bandmaid is that each song starts as a basic score written by kanami. Generally starting in her head and developing far before she touches an instrument, then it gets shared around the band for their contributions that too get scored. Kanami also writes the second guitar part and miku learns it from the score, she is the only one not classically trained. Even Akane the drummer sees the score in her minds eye as she performs and alters the score if she wishes to make changes before a performance. This enables them to deliver a long and hectic performance 44 times a year changing the set list every time. Last year they chose from 77 different songs. All the instrumentals have names jesting with the idea that saiki is taking a pee. This one was composed especially to open in front of audiences who might not know them at a festival or as a support act, lest anyone have any illusion that they are anything but very serious musicians. "From now on" you're going to pin back your ears. It has since taken its place as a pee track too. So basically they're a chamber quartet who happen to play very hard rock music that they compose themselves according to the rules of musicology but play on the day as if it was written by a third party. This makes them very relaxed and focused for the at least two and a half hours they play, even after three and a half they show few signs of fatigue or loss of concentration. They're just following the set list and the score (and the metronome in the drummer's ear). People may say "this isn't rock". Duke Ellington worked in a similar way, no improvisation. Nobody says his band were not Jazz. This is also why they have that incredible tightness and precision, like the Glen Miller band, absolutely in the pocket.

[@MusicMike747]

This was the song that threw me over the edge into full blown Maidiac. Congrats on being anointed as a princess so early in your Band Maid journey! Kanami is a classically trained pianist; she writes songs from that perspective. The chromatic note choices you noticed are inspired by an opera. She also writes and records the backing tracks and the Maids use them in their live shows. Kanami-san, the rock goddess in sensible shoes! Live is where they truly shine. I would like to recommend two for you to consider: “Play,” official live. Originally written as a funky rock instrumental, but Saiki (vocals) liked so much that she demanded lyrics! Miku (🌹) is the principal lyricist and this is the final product. The second? You probably won’t see anyone else recommending this, but if you took a fan poll? It would be top ten for almost everyone. “Moratorium,” live @Zepp Tokyo 2018. It’s special. Many fans will, however, recommend “DICE/Hate?” from Lollapalooza. I’m not one of them because “DICE” needs to be seen as the official music video first. That, and the camera work is terrible. Solos will be heard and the cameraman is off doing something else. The final rub is the sound mix is less than the Maids deserve. If you do choose to watch the video, please keep all these flaws in mind. ❤

[@bobespirit2112]

Shouldn’t be long until we have an official Dice/Hate? Combo from the 10th Anniversary Concert 🎶 They even took it up a notch over the Lalapalooza performance imho. 😮

[@SteveBalderrama]

Moratorium #3 for me behind Puzzle and the sinfully neglected Flying High.

[@jeffreykuska7877]

You are going to love them even more once you get to know them and their story

[@jeffreykuska7877]

Live is even better !!! Saw these ladies 6 times and counting ! This band changed my life. I started 6:00 traveling to see them and making friends at the shows ❤. #bandmaid

[@redj59]

This band has united people around the world. We ❤ them. They❤us.

[@arthurwilliams7511]

I’m so grateful for Kanami 🤘🏻🖤

[@PaulEngineer]

Princess, your comments about vocal lines reminded me of the Maidiac meme referenced when the guitarist is soloing - "Shut Up! Kanami is Speaking!" You did brilliantly.

[@VEGERRO]

Be sure to listen to the "female" song Daydreaming. 🙂

[@ltrskltr]

I’m 58 year old dude that listens to all hardcore and metalcore from the mid 80’s to today and Daydreaming is my fuckin favorite song from their corpus of over 100 songs

[@VEGERRO]

@@ltrskltr I'm 59. In 1974-75 I listened to Deep Purple the same way I listen to Band-Maid now. There may also be an SRV later. I studied every note, every sound. A long-forgotten feeling returned.

[@MCLHEF]

You are correct about the underlying melodies. Band maid uses backing tracks to fill out the parts that they cannot play on stage live. However, unlike a great many groups, ALL of the backing track music and vocals are performed by the members themselves. They simply don't want the music to suffer just because they don't have enough hands to play it all live. Also, their songwriting (Kanami, Lead Guitar is the main songwriter and Miku, Rythum Guitar and Backing vocals is the main Lyricist) is INSANE!

[@roygillotti4615]

A good raw live video of From Now On is from the Paradise Rock Club, Boston from their 2022 Tour recorded by Vladimir Chupin on his YT channel. Kanami was on fire that day.

[@thisismadness6962]

I hope you enjoy making these, cause you're really good at it. It'll come as no surprise that the lead guitar is the songwriter and music leader. She's also a keyboard player and self taught engineer/editor so she creates the backing tracks and mixes the demos before the studio. She gets max input from the bassist and drummer who rewrite her placeholder bass and drum parts, and send them back to her as data files. And you are so right. Singing is a much better description than shredding for the lead guitar and bass playing. There are tons of players with more technical chops, but the lead guitar, drummer and bass player ooze musicality out of their pores. Take a listen to Corallium Live at Shibuya Eggman and Black Hole Official Live Video (its the second song in a two song video with Manners). You'll be blown away again.

[@dazedandconfused318]

Another instrumental you may like is 'Onset' for which there is a live video on their channel.

[@rossmudie9298]

You get it, the emotion they deliver through their craft is something very special and we cherish it 🤘🤘🤘

[@DaElfer]

usually we have to tell people that Kanami (lead guitar) is singing the entire song but you got it straight off

[@_rafael_b]

Hi! I love your Band-Maid reactions. It's always fun to see that amazement combined with curiosity, and a little disbelief that I also felt when I discovered this band. It's ok if you want to call yourself a fan. As you've noticed with the Band-Maid community, it's very welcoming. There's no gatekeeping with this band and new fans are celebrated rather than ridiculed. As you listen to more songs, you will continue to be surprised. Discovering this band has been as fun a musical journey as I can remember. These ladies are not only next level players individually, they all manage to do the individual shining in a way that still makes the song better. None of their parts ever seem excessive or unnecessary. Also, with the songs that you've heard and will hear, notice how the second verse is NEVER played the same way as the first. There is always some sort of variation. They NEVER just cut and paste repeat anything. They throw all kinds of other little musical trinkets in their songs that you might only catch the 20th time you listen, even with a musician's ears. Kanami (lead guitar) is the principal songwriter and arranger, and in my opinion, she is a genius in the literal sense of the word. Her arrangements walk the line between catchy and straight up progressive in a manner that manages to appeal to lovers of both without alienating either. I don't think I've ever seen anyone do that quite like she does. Miku (rhythm guitar, backing vocals) writes most of the lyrics and vocal melodies to go with Kanami's Instrumentation. Miku also started the band. I heard in your "Domination" reaction that you like anime. With that in mind, I would def recommend "Unleash". That video is mostly anime. It's really well done too. Then again, everything these ladies do is at bare minimum well done. This is one of those bands that you remember the time and place that you were at when you first saw or heard them. Cheers NittPicc!

[@eaglez1901]

Yes, this is a tour de force live. Plenty of fancam videos of this live

[@herbpoints]

In 2022, during BAND-MAID's U.S. tour, I first heard this song in a fan-shot video. 'What is this amazing song!?' Since then, I've listened to this song many times, but watching your reaction reminded me of the shock I felt when I first heard it. I appreciate your sincere and spot-on reaction without any pretense. ✨🥰🤘

[@evilducks3710]

You can absolutely call yourself a Band Maiden! The more common term is Maidiac, but I gotta admit that has a good ring to it. The band themselves refer to their fans as Masters and Princesses as per Maid Cafe tradition. As a person that appreciates a variety of instruments, I think you’d very much enjoy Secret My Lips followed by Secret Maiko Lips. Secret My Lips is a great rock song, but they cover it themselves and really add some Japan flavor to it I think you would really like.

[@jkkansasband7056]

As a melodic hard rock band, there is meaning and purpose to every note they play. For me, not many bands can produce a melody that hits my soul. The are the only current band out there that does that. With and without vocals they are just Awesomely phenomenal. Kanami (lead guitar and my favorite Maid) provides the backing tracks. Peace. 344

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Mincho's mine too.🙋‍♂️

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 You know a lot of Maidiacs say they don't have a favorite Maid. Of course they're just saying it to be PC. I have no qualms professing my adoration/admiration/adulation for Mincho. 🥰

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 Yep you're right Jk. I love everyone in B-M, i just happen to love Mincho more than everyone else.🤭

[@skrrytch]

​@@jkkansasband7056 for me it's the same if you ask me for my favourite band maid song: it changes so often. I started with "loving" Mi-sa: She looks so cool and she is so mysterious. Then I switched over to A-ka-ne when I watched her playing the drums. So many emotions. Ka-na-mi was my alltime favourite since I learned that she is the composer of their songs. Finally I am currently a fan of Miku... You need some time to recognize what her personality and voice does for Band Maid ❤❤❤ That's why I would say that I love all of them including Sa-i-ki, but each member for very different reasons and in a different way.

[@tasminoben686]

@@GaryHolloway-810 and me to my friend, P. Oh!❤😅

[@RetiredInThailand]

The most impressive thing about this instrumental is not that as you say ‘ you can hear the lyrics’, it’s that everyone who has reacted to this song has been inspired to make special mention of that fact … Nearly 70, I’ve seen the best, but Band-Maid is my all time favorite … I’ve been following then since within a day or two of when they released their first KZbin video in spring 2015 … 8 years of enjoying their awesome music … waiting and worrying with every new release that like all band, eventually they will release something that will not impress, or even worse, disappoint … but nope, hasn’t happened yet … these girls are something else.

[@Oedwak]

Beautiful analysis! Calling this a reaction I think doesn't do it enough credit. Now I'm not only a fan of Band-Maid, I'm a fan of NittPicc! I'm genuinely looking forward to your next one.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

Being called a "princess" goes back to the very beginning, from when MIKU was working in the maid cafe. Patrons are always referred to as Masters and Princesses ... A concert is known as a "serving" ... but now you only have to enjoy the music to be called a Maidiac ;) .

[@Jackgtd2]

I love when musicians come across these ladies. Kanami's quite the composer isn't she? The only thing I've learned to expect from her is the unexpected. She can be wonderfully nostalgic yet fresh and innovative. To top it off the whole band consists of fabulous musicians that can pull off her creations. Best of all, they always make me smile!

[@dirtjumpers96]

At my 61, and listening to rock music all my life, here it is my favorite rock band of all time.

[@maleemaverick488]

Kanami not only plays with her impressive guitar skills but also with her emotion. Thats why whatever she plays it sounds so damn good

[@TheJerm]

"Majestic". I've always thought the perfect word to describe "from now on" is "Majestic". It's ONE of The Maid's masterpieces. I saw this performed live in Denver and my entire body started shaking. Really. It was INCREDIBLE. I've never experienced anything like it. I'm looking forward to seeing what other tracks YOU think rise to the level of Masterwork, because there are certainly many more. REALLY enjoy your reactions. It's always nice to see what other musicians think of the "impossibly hard rocking band of maids". And, yes, you are now a Princess. You have no choice. Resistance is futile 🤣 🕊

[@TehPhysics]

"I cannot believe that I have lived my life this long without knowing about them." 11:35 We have all said this, in one form or another, at some point during our BAND-MAID journey. *_Every last one of us!_*

[@grahamblank8367]

Thanks NittPicc I think you get BAND-MAID from the get-go! Great reaction and a musician's thoughtful analysis. Cheers!

[@ericsandifer1]

I get choked up every time I watch From Now On. Even though I know what is coming i still get choked up. I think you put it best, "...so much epicness." Again, great video. Your reactions are honest and cute, and great musical analysis.

[@bruceveary1758]

I started listening to Band Maid in 2015, and became a full-blown Maidiac in the summer of 2017. They've had four U.S. tours (the last was a two-pronged attack), and I've seen them live on each tour. I've been to two meet-and-greets (back when they still had them). I have a room (and attached bathroom) with the walls and doors covered in (mostly)* Band Maid merchandise and photos (which draw comments from my wife such as "This is an embarassment"; "Grow-up, fool!"; "How much money have you thrown-away on this band?"). {Picture the scene in "Seinfeld" where Jerry is discussing the weight of a fellow subway passenger: the passenger says, "I'm not embarrassed", to which Jerry responds "That's the problem -- you should be"}. How can money and time spent on Band Maid be any form of waste? *There's also material from kindred Japanese all-female rock and metal bands: Lovebites, Nemophila, Hanabie, Aldious, Telecide, Mary's Blood, Disqualia, Fate Gear, Galmet, Lonesome Blue, Passcode, Destrose, and others (but most of the stuff is Band Maid-related. My wife is being ridiculous!

[@pulp-tx6lq]

Kanami's guitar solo tells a story in this song. She composes all the songs so it is not a jump calling her a genius. Band Maid are the best band I have heard in many years....maybe ever!

[@skrrytch]

It is so wonderful that you are still at the very beginning of a great journey that most of us already enjoyed so much. 🎶 During your second reaction so many other recommendations came into my mind .... But you will hopefully listen to all of them, eventually: "Freedom" for a great chorus, a drum solo and fun live performance. "Play live" for real instrumental power including Saiki and Miku interacting with the crowd, "Manners, Blackhole" for a double feature that shows two (of many) very different sides of band maid, "Corallium" for so many layers and changes during one song, "Onset" ... another instrumental, "Carthasis Acoustic" for a wonderful acoustic setting where you can enjoy each member, ... and so many more Go on and enjoy: Saiki's singing, Kanami's compositions and lead guitar work, Misa's wonderful bass lines (that bass tone!!!), Akane's driving drum fills and emotions behind the drums and finally my personal highlight when Miku (rhythm guitar, vocal, lyrics, Omajinai time) completes the songs with her voice, po 🕊️ But let me make one final statement: You have a great feel for music and see so much more in the songs than many of us do when we first hear them: it's great to be able to go on this journey with you again 👸🏼 🕊️ Peace and love❤

[@user-cv8xy8jy5l]

Thank you for responding to BAND-MAID's song. Your interpretation was very accurate and easy to understand, so I enjoyed it. The songs I recommend to you are "ON SET" (live), "Blooming", "Choose Me" and 100 other songs.

[@kla4600]

I've heard it live and in person, and they nail it. It's a marvelous tsunami of sound.

[@britwill72jp]

When I first listened to this masterpiece, I thought Kanami had written a classical concerto and arranged it into a heavy rock version. Misa's bass solo in this particular song is so soothing and tasty, providing a calm moment when the others are going crazy. To be honest, I don't usually say this because I don't want to offend the fans of the other bands, but since I discovered Band-Maid, no other band has sounded as interesting as they do. The last time I felt this excitement was almost 40 years ago when I was a teenager discovering all the legendary rock bands of the late 60's and 70's. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more reactions to Band-Maid!

[@MaidFrenzy]

You mentioned about seeing this song live ... I can assure you, they play note for note live. Whatever they do in the studio, they take to the stage. While you're doing the instrumental, you might want to continue on with another ... "Onset" live (on their KZbin channel) ... just awesome. Oh, and if you do, keep an eye on Misa (the Bassist) when she does her solo. She switches from plucking to slapping flawlessly. Brilliant musicians. Long long way to go ... and you won't find a bad one.

[@rockyetsx70]

Kanami has those amazing long fingers, and no surprise, creates a lot of music on piano. But she also composes for the whole band in a DAW, she's like the Oscar Petersen of rock band music.

[@rakjr6]

Modern rock performance is so different from traditional classical music. Yes they have a backing track even live. There is all sorts of effects done to the guitar and bass through each player's pedalboard. And instead of someone waving a stick in front of the orchestra they have a click track in their in-ear monitors. But everyone still has to play. Your impression of what bassists normally do is not wrong. But in the better bands they do more. Misa started out with a 4 string but decided for Band-Maid's music she needed a 5. She's known for her using the entire fret board and for her trick of switching between picking and slapping at lightning speed. Their 1st music video, Thrill, has a bass solo.

[@auzdoz]

Welcome back "Princess"! In my opinion BM is the best rock band around! Pick any song in their 100+ song catalog. They really shine on their live videos. Lucky enough to have seem them 4 times in concert, totally next level! Keep Rocking Amiga!!! 🤟🏼✌🏻👍🏼

[@lonegamer9347]

I must admit I cried when I first heard this.....did anyone else?

[@manrayma]

little ashamed to admit this but when i first heard this i just shouted "F*CK!!!,,, and then teared up!

[@sketchymon]

@@manrayma This one and quite a few of their songs make me cry and laugh at the same time. My body has a big reaction to their stuff.

[@kevinsparrow34]

I’m 51, been listening to rock, and metal for as long as I can remember. Band-Maid is by far one of the most talented groups of musicians I’ve heard in a long time. I recall you mentioning in another reaction that you’re an anime fan, definitely recommend checking out the music video for their song “Unleashed “. I definitely recommend you dive into the j-rock, J-Metal scene, so much talent, so many amazing bands. It’s truly mind blowing to me.

[@skrrytch]

I didn't read all comments so maybe this was explained before: "Welcome home, masters and princesses" is a very common Band Maid greeting at the beginning of a concert. So we MAIDIACS sometimes do the same for someone like you, who is entering the world of Band Maid. ... I hope I didn't destroy the magic behind that "phrase" ... it is all about magic 😅 Band Maid uses some typical wording and acting from the Maid Cafe culture in Japan: They call their concerts "OKYU-JI" (Serving) and their audience "Masters and Princesses". And Miku (founder, rythm guitarist, lyricist) casts a kind of magical spell (Omajinai-Time) during a short break 🪄. It's a comedic and entertaining interlude where sometimes all Band Members are involved. Each Omajinai-Time is different. You have to watch some of those amateur live videos, too :-) 👉I have a public playlist with special videos with Band Maid, if you are interested. The music is fantastic, but the personalities and stories make the difference (🕊just get to know Miku better, then you'll understand 🕊). You may also find some interesting interviews out there (from "gold rush" for example). And of course Ohrenje's wonderful documentaries, all of which he wants to revise again this year... even though they're already so great. I myself am one of those who really don't need the Maid image here, but Band Maid makes something of it. And I have to say that their latest dresses that they introduced in fall/autumn are really great. 💃

[@falconsooner]

"She is letting the guitar do the singing". A reactor who gets it. Loved your analysis!

[@punpundit5590]

So we've left out the lead vocalist. Now let's leave out the lead guitarist too and listen to their acoustic performance of sayonakidori.

[@chrisbergsten1429]

That's actually a great suggestion. Big changeup, and she'll get to hear the backup singer taking lead.

[@Retec]

One of my favorite songs that really features the Drum and Bass is Dice. It really cemented them as my favorite band of the last 30 years.

[@philcalvino884]

Thanks, NP, it's fantastic to get someone who understands compositional technique as a Band-Maid reactor; mainly because songwriting is one of the most important factors that separates Band-Maid from other hard rock bands (IMO). FYI, a couple of factoids you might be interested in: Kanami (lead & primary songwriter) started playing piano when she was five and has a solid classical background; MISA (bass) and Akane (drums) both went to Tokyo School of Music. Band-Maid does occasionally use backing tracks, keyboard lines, & orchestral intros. Most of that stuff is the brainchild of Kanami and is her way of achieving richer, more polyphonically interesting songs. It's pretty minimal but also very effective when used, and they tend to keep those tracks even in live concerts. Every Band-Maid fan has their favorites, but another song I like for its exceptional construction is YOLO.

[@Kevin6059]

Agree! Yolo is such a cool composition, especially the instrumental parts underneath each verse and the way the song develops in that respect. Another genius work by Mincho.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live four times with this MV quality in Japan and dropped my jaw four times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their recent three US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄 Band-Maid did not play this song in the final concert of 2022 US Tour in Chicago. In an interview Kanami explained the reason saying "From Now On requires a lot of adrenaline to play, but I was a bit anemic that day. I would have passed out if we did it". [source : Japanese magazine "PMC vol.25" page 100] .... I don't blame you, Kanami 💛。Then B-M played "From Now On" as 21st in the total 26-song setlist at Tokyo Garden Theater on Jan.9 last year. If Kanami is in good shape, her adrenaline is inexhaustible 😍

[@kakqu]

GREAT REACTION !!!!! For their softer side "Wonderland" live,"Sayonakidori" live, Daydeaming ,"About Us" a get well/ love letter to the fans during c#vid. All at their YT channel. There's so much just keep doing what you're PO!🕊🍌🍻☕🚂

[@Kevin6059]

First time you see this live your hair stands on end.

[@killiansred1000]

The band is better live than in music videos. I grew up in the ‘70s so I’ve been to a lot of concerts. Nothing is comparable to a BAND-MAID ‘okyu-ji.’ If you are in the mood to be blown away try, “Dice/Hate,” from Lollapalooza 2023. It’s 2 songs bridged together by Akane. During ‘Hate,’ Misa and Kanami have a back and forth section followed by Kanami’s solo. Watch Saiki in the background, smiling while the bass and guitar conversation is taking place. This band is very important to music in general and rock-n-roll specifically.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

From Kobato "Band-Maid means sympathy between you and me, heart to heart...and World Domination of course, Po!" 🕊️

[@skrrytch]

Yes, po 🕊️ there is more than just their songs, much more ❤

[@bandmaidfanATL]

@@skrrytch I ♥️ Qbert! 🤗

[@skrrytch]

@@bandmaidfanATL well, since Bert is my first name .... 🤗

[@wargrumnz3072]

Saw this live at Aftershock in 2022. They opened their set with it and it was GLORIOUS! I need to get to a full concert one day. A 30 min set was not long enough..

[@RobiOne313]

What’s crazy is the live version is so much better

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

"Drop the needle"! I thought you would be too young to know about that, but obviously not! Loved to hear that phrase again! I had forgotten about it!

[@Retec]

100% agree that Kanami's guitar should be credited as lead vocal on this song! 😊 I can't wait for you to get a few more songs/videos under your belt here, then you could consider diving really deep and checking out their origins through the very professionally made and in depth documentaries from Ohrenje: kzbin.info/aero/PLVvkhHgIsXRQ5K0KI7k0Hmofhas_f4xv8 Subscribing just for the chance you will wtch these! 😊

[@alangerman7865]

They did it live at Lollapalooza, just seen it

[@apple-on5pq]

Kanami is the vocal of this song, she sang the song with her quitar

[@rjaywest378]

Kanami (lead guitar) is a classically trained pianist who only started playing guitar in High School. She is also the composer of all B-M's later songs, writing all the guitar parts while MISA & Akane write the parts for the Bass and Drums respectively. I would definitely recommend listening to/watching any of their acoustic compositions too.

[@grantnealon5101]

Hey NittPic.. Welcome back to Band-maid.. Well 2 songs in and I can see you are well and truly on your way down the Pigeon hole.. Like I said in my last comment, they have over 100 songs so please do some more.. They are incredible take a look at Real existence live.. It's smokin!! Here is that list for you again if you have the time? I promise you will thank me later. Lovebites - Stand and deliver shoot em down Live from Knockin at heavens gate Nemophila - Raitei Mv Aldious - We are full vesion Mv Hagane - Super villan Mv Gacharic spin - Mindset Mv East of Eden - Evolve extended version Mv Trident - Ambivilant official And one from Korea Rolling Quarts - Fearless Mv Have a great day.. Best wishes from France

[@COTTERO]

Wow, that's what I call a REACTION.😮 Commenting on your previous Band-Maid's Domination reaction... the all female Japanese rock bands have been killing it on the stage for "a while" now, please take a look to: Nemophila/Change the World, live official Gacharic Spin/Tamashii, 2019 Lovebites/The Hammer of Wrath Doll$Boxx/Shout Down, 2018 live Mary's Blood/Wings, live Show-Ya/Fairy, 1991 To mention just a few, all of them are great live performances, for sure.😎

[@lurkmerchant]

I love Akane's drumming so much, it's not about her technicality, or versatility, indeed many Japanese female drummers are just as technical or more technical than her - but it's the playfulness and melodic/musical quality of it that make her stand out for me. It's like she's also singing through drums.

[@EliseAutoXr]

I have seen them play this fantastic instrumental live twice, it remains just as epic live :). Love Band-Maid!! Thanks for the reaction and I look forward to seeing your journey.

[@gku8744]

FYI, the bassist, MISA, played alto horn in HS and learned piano at a vey young age. The drummer, Akane, can also play piano and was a trombonist in HS. They are both gifted musicians.

[@jon87583]

I don't think it was me earlier, so may I also say, "Welcome home. Princess!" As a long time fan, it's always gratifying to see and hear music professionals digging and praising BAND-MAID's musicianship. There is so much to love about this song/performance but I think you picked up on one tidbit I love, that no one mentions: Just a couple of bars in, there's a pause and with Misa's bass in the lead, and then that "dum dum dum" before all hell breaks loose.

[@yirenganye9097]

I am old Japanese male(67). Their songs are just similar to listening novel story. Up and down, developping and expanding to the end. As you said, guitar is singing, bass is singing, drum is singing. Talented members of Bandmaid are playing just like orchestra as you said. All members of this band practiced plying the piano and especially KANAMI is still practicing piano.

[@Cheezzepuff]

Band maid is a one-of-a-kind, I'll gladly pay to see them every time I can.

[@mkoose]

Your baffledness(is this a word ?) was kind of cute. Welcome home princess indeed ;-)

[@OGMaidiac]

It is such a joy to see a reactor REACT with the same feel that I have when I listen to the greatest band of all time. Yes, the GREATEST!! Band Maid is like a dream team in sports. An all-time great at every position. Not a second in this song is wasted. If not the queen of the rock and roll guitar, Kanami, performing wizardry on her instrument, then Akane is doing drum fills better than anyone who ever held drumsticks. And the bass is not just holding it down. The barefoot assassin, MISA, is an all-time great and Band Maid has her do her thing sometimes taking over a song in a way only she can. And don’t forget the vocals! Saiki is the best rock female vocalist since Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane years ago (yes, decades ago). Her and Miku are the best vocal duo in rock. Their harmarmies (HARMONY in rock is so rare) can make you smile and shout one second and bring you tears the next. And don’t forget, Miku, who formed the band. She is a badass lyricist, who along with Konami’s tutelage, learned to play AFTER she formed the band so she can backup Kanami and let the Queen of the Guitar do her thing. You have great insight. I remember when Van Halen and RUSH were my favs, but no longer. My heart belongs to the wonderful ladies of Band-Maid.

[@donaldbohn3183]

Misa, the bassist, is known as "The Barefoot Assassin" as she doesn't wear shoes onstage and wears the black "Assassins Robe".

[@theerayundar6204]

I like reaction videos especially when the reactor understands music. Band Maid usually impresses everyone. There’s a lot more of them to react to. I hope you do more.

[@javiervicedo4201]

Hello...try to see them live and be ready for the shock. Any song. Easy. ( Dice + Hate? Lollapalooza live = heart attack ! ) They could be, imo they are, one of the best rock band in the history of the rock music and live are a devastating force of power performing like human metronomes with an spectacular understanding of the melodies, the music flowing and the constant and ethernal creativity in their compositions, ( done by the girls ), out of this world. Keep going.

[@Ohrenje]

It's been a while since I actually enjoyed watching a reactor react. Thank you for this awesome video, I can't wait for you to watch more 😊