GINX Reacts | BAND-MAID - from now on (Official Music Video) | First ever reaction to BAND-MAID

[@BillHallisey]

The keys in the backing track are produced by Kanami Tono, the lead guitarist and composer of their music. She was a classically trained pianist and composes most of their songs first for piano and then transfers the music to the guitar. Misa, the bassist, is given the score and she composes her bass line on piano before she transitions the music to the bass guitar. The thing I truly love about Band Maid that the bass guitar is prevalent in their music.

[@devingalloway2708]

Now, be amazed by their newest music video. Less than a week old "DON'T YOU TELL ME" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FROM YOKOHAMA ARENA YOUR JAW WILL BE ON THE FLOOR ❤

[@UltraHD.7]

Yes, they have a couple of instrumentals more, but trust me, you WANT to hear their singer. She's crazy good, too. Their official live videos are usually mixed really well, so please try "Don't you tell ME", their newest one or "Domination". Thanks 🤘🏻🙂

[@redj59]

❤❤❤❤thank you.

[@stevekane4922]

Try their newest live video "don't you tell me" on their yt page. MISA the bassist studied as a sound engineer in her first year in music school before returning to bass. It's beautifully mixed and saiki the vocalist is ablaze

[@RolandTumble23]

I love, Love, LOVE watching folx discover Band Maid!

[@MusicMike747]

Band Maid! 🔥🤘🏽 They are a musician’s band. Engineers, producers, music nerds and other miscreants are all part of the Maid family. They’ve done four dedicated instrumental tracks. Because of their beautifully complex compositions, they often release instrumental versions of their original lyric songs They write great songs. That’s what separates them from the rest. Just brilliantly written and executed creative music. Enjoy the ride

[@Davey-Boyd]

Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. The idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!

[@tasminoben686]

Hi Princess! Neis comment like every time! Greetings from the Frosty Hamburg!❤

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Band Maid are the most adorable musical badasses in the galaxy. My favorite superheros ever.

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid has a few more instrumentals "Onset" Official live is another great tune ! Band-Maid shines when performing live i would suggest their newest performance "Don't You Tell Me" Live ! Thanks GINX nice reaction .

[@ericifune5543]

Kanami, the lead guitarist, plays the key board on a backing track. She is also the main composer including the opening orchestral.

[@himbo754]

Kanami is a great keyboard player. I would happily have a CD of Kanami playing Band-Maid songs on the piano -- e.g. Daydreaming.

[@wave8359]

Hey----great suggestion !@@himbo754

[@asicdathens]

These instrumentals were written so that the lead singer can have a voice break during concerts. Onset is the most known

[@stevekane4922]

Once you know you can decifer the lewed references to the pee break. "onset" (of panic) "from now on" (you're going to have to cross your legs) and so on

[@gaborberkes468]

First step 😉Wait for you a long and incredible journey with this band.

[@dazedandconfused318]

There are a handful of other instrumentals - Onset (live) and Without Holding Back are equally impressive. They also do some 'white room' videos of just the instrumental parts of songs that normally have vocals, Giovanni is particularly awesome. Additionally if you purchase the scorebook for the Unseen World album, it comes with a CD of every song without the vocals.

[@dahnawa1957]

Just another Rock n Roll beatdown form the ladies of BAND MAID. Love them!!

[@toshimatyu6654]

From Japan 　Thank you for your BAND-MAID reaction. BAND-MAID was invited to four rock festivals in America last year. From now on was the opening song for them. This is an introductory song by a group of people who are not well known yet, and who want us to see and hear them. Also, they have one of the best singers in the world. Next, listen to their live songs. Their songs shine even more live, unifying the venue.

[@jasonnord785]

The talent in this band is special… a true super group.

[@kalebdaark100]

"There's a lot going on here..." Yep. Yep that's BAND-MAID alright. Always a lot going on. Welcome home.

[@rodcarter3767]

What an interesting style of reacting you have.. I like that you take the time to think about what you're going to say.. your thoughts are then impactful and relevant.. thank you for that.. Kanami, the lead guitarist is a multi-instrumentalist and the main songwriter.. and I hope that after several more critical reactions you would agree with many of us that her songwriting and arranging talents are genius.. Their official KZbin channel is a fantastic resource, and they don't block like so many others do.. their MV's are creative and their live performances are awesome.. I would be interested in your opinion as an audio engineer, your opinion of their live shows, especially the more recent ones.. There is a KZbin channel called 'Instrumental Maid' that has most of the White Room instrumentals, a very good resource, IMO. Thank you for a great reaction.. new sub here..!

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

BAND-MAID do mix their live videos extremely well. So, it is just fine to listen to their live ones. Actually they are often a notch better as they have a very high audience connection. Live ones are often recommended.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Here is a list of some good live ones * Domination * Freedom * Manners and Black Hole * Play

[@sjnix7044]

Pretty much every song is like that even with lyrics. There is 100 things going on at all times but it is ALWAYS seamless and makes sense. You have to listen to songs several times to grasp about 50% of it. Try focusing on one instrument at a time and it’s like a a flower blooming. 🎉 Welcome to the fandom. 😊

[@_rafael_b]

I loved your reaction to this! "From Now On" was the first song that I heard also, and it definitely left an impression. My second song was "Influencer", and it left an equally large impression serving as a one -two punch of sorts. If you can believe it, Band-Maid's lead singer Saiki is just as good a vocalist as everyone else is at their instruments. Saiki also has immeasurable charisma and "it" factor as well. This is a great band to have discovered and I think that you'll be pleasantly and continuously surprised at not only their skill, but also their creativity and diversity as well. These ladies are musical unicorns whom many of their fans (myself included) think that they are the best band in the world. I know that that can come across as obnoxious and over-hyping., so I won't pound that podium too much. You can decide that one for yourself. They've been telling everyone that they are from Japan and are pretty convincing. However, even though they looked human when I saw them play, I'm not completely sure that these ladies aren't actually from outer space somewhere. In all seriousness, enjoy your journey down the pigeon hole. Discovering this band is as fun a musical journey as there is. Cheers!

[@zinoviylubman5553]

Congrats, you just discovered for yourself the best band in the world!!! They also have an amazing singer with a beautiful powerful voice! Welcome to the Maidiacs family!!!

[@jkkansasband7056]

GINX, BAND-MAID has several instrumental tracks. Check out ONSET-LIVE which is the instrumental that cemented me as a fan. They have a 10 year catalog of over 120 Awesome songs that are very diverse. Yes they do have great vocals and harmonies also. A fun LIVE band check out DON'T YOU TELL ME-Live and DOMINATION-Live. Peace. 4.95

[@mikeholmes5308]

I believe they're up to 130 or so now... but who's counting ;)

[@snowdog5895]

Congratulations on discovering the best band in the world today! Enjoy the ride!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊

[@phaeron]

Yep, 4/5 of this band are already that good! And as a whole, for many of us they are quite rightly at the very end of the food chain when it comes to hard rock. ❤‍🔥🤘🏻 Greetings from Germany and welcome to the pigeon hole of Band-Maid! :) _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊

[@kennogawa6638]

Kanami the lead guitar plays the piano.

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

the well diverse and dynamically good band ever exist

[@ichichu]

Band-Maid basically do an instrumental for each of their albums. I would suggest Onset, Without Holding Back or Memories of Wind and Wine.

[@waynebenedict5785]

This one has Kanami or Mincho as she likes to be called, doing the vocals on her PRS!

[@k3w1b3an5]

Saw them ive in Houston last year. The lead guitarist Kanami is a music composing genius. Bassist Misa is litterally one of the greatest bassist on the planet. Drummer Akane, as you cansee is as good as they get. The vocalist Saiki ( not in this video) is amazing as well.

[@TlanImass]

OH! And thanks! Finally, a female Audio/Sound Engineer! :D

[@PaulEngineer]

Great choice for an audio engineer to start with! A great showcase for four of the five maids - you don't see many bands confident enough to post instrumental MVs. Carry on!

[@TlanImass]

There are 4 known instrumentals by them -- Onset, Don't Be Long, Without Holding Back and from Now On. They have a whole instrumental album which is a score book of their LP Unseen World. There are a few instrumental music videos of theirs which has a white room background. These are not on the official channel but I guess if you can get a hold of them they are available to be reacted to. Those are also amazing! If you subscribe to their PRIME channel, you can get plenty of solo playthroughs only available there exclusively. BUT, don't ignore the lead vocalist; she's a very, very accomplished ALTO Singer.

[@Olkam-w5u]

The band has over 130 songs in their set, and almost every song has an instrumental solo or more. I recommend further listening to the concert version of "Domination" BAND-MAID / DOMINATION (Official Live Video)

[@thammond1946]

I agree with many here that the official live version of "Don't You Tell Me" is a great introduction to Saiki the lead vocalist and all the Maids as a performing band. Thanks for your reaction. 👍

[@freewheeler2go]

I envy you! I would love to go back and begin this journey again! (cause it is awesome)!

[@mkoose]

Hej Ginx, Roger is right its about time ;-)) Welcome to the world of Band-Maid ! Glad to have you with us on this journey !

[@chrisbergsten1429]

Damn, Roger's been putting in work. XD

[@JayDavisAtHome]

Remember. Just do what the pigeon says and no one will get hurt.

[@agdtec]

Kanami the lead guitarist plays keyboards and does the recording of the keys in the songs.

[@jimmytnt3705]

Fantastic reaction...BAND-MAID is definitely audio ear candy. All round phenomenal musicians. Their acoustic versions of some of their songs are worth checking out also.🤗

[@Space_Ranger]

If you like good “complex” rock music, then you have found the right band. One of the things I love about them is the “repeatability”. You can listen to the same song over and over and find something different to focus on. It helps that they have top notch musicians.

[@tonygriffin_]

While my subjective opinion of Band-Maid is that they are THE best Hard Rock band on Earth, a more objective opinion would probably say that they are THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. I can't be fairer than that.

[@Jonas_S_]

Well done Roger, for pestering reactors into checking out Band-Maid! We'll turn them all into Maidiacs eventually! 😉

[@ginxreacts]

🤘

[@laughingbuddha2948]

Love your sensitivity to the uniqueness of Band-Maid. Makes one emotional, doesn't it? 😮‍💨

[@jakeimhotep4866]

Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. 🤘✌

[@peterz4427]

I can't wait for you to see one of their White Room videos. I've been listening to rock music since the Beatles and no exaggeration, this is the best band I've heard in decades.

[@redj59]

1. BM reignites the ❤ of rock and roll in us old metal heads 2. BM drives musicians to get their guitars or other and start playing again 3. BM brings smiles and happiness to its fans. We ❤ them and they ❤ us.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Kanami's PRS is bilingual so all can feel her language. Welcome to BAND-MAID.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I'm giving you your 30th like. I don't even have to comment myself cos all the awesome Maidiacs have done a fine job.🤗

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@@GaryHolloway-810 haha. You feeling ok that's not like you.😁

[@tasminoben686]

@@GaryHolloway-810❤😅

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jeremydawkins8814 Yeah i did leave a little comment after all.🤭 Hey Jeremy do you want me to email you the pic of the amazing custom 8 string Zemaitis guitar i designed for Miku? She'll absolutely love it if i can win the lottery & get it made for her.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@tasminoben686 Hi Ben, How are you doing?

[@leeredose9192]

Band maid is a super live band, nice reaction greetings from Germany

[@tasminoben686]

Da hast du wohl sowas von recht, Puh!❤😮

[@markbaker8255]

They're just as good live. Best live band on the planet

[@chrisegbertky]

Better maybe

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Their only rivals are Band Maiko.

[@mechghost5742]

​@@scottmcgregor4829 sadly Band Maiko hasn't put out anything lately 😜

[@saikisfang9339]

​@@mechghost5742Hopefully, they will come back in a month or so.

[@Puyax01]

This is their top instrumental of them but they do have many more and most of their songs can be a bad ass instrumental when removing vocals. I will not suggest any songs go ahead and discover away. Oh and share their musicwith your piers. 💪🔥🤘

[@surfingasongwave]

@ 0:58 "... and I am wondering if this is going to be in English ..." Well, even better, they will be using the universal language of music! Does KZbin mess with compression and levels when music is uploaded? It sounds much quieter and more compressed compared to the CD. Maybe whoever masters their CDs is still fighting the "loudness wars" and it messes with KZbin's upload compression. Some people like the live performances because they are rawer. They are less "perfect" but truer to their rock and roll sound. Kanami uses a pitch shifter to get that tone, and it's less shrill in person.

[@auzdoz]

Welcome Princess to the best Rock band around! Wait till you heart their singer, Saiki. More BM please! Keep Rocking!!!👍🏼✌🏻🤙🏻

[@MaidFrenzy]

Onset (another instrumental) will blow you away ... an it's live. Forget about the costumes and (when you get around to it) the language barrier, these young women are amazing. 120+ songs, nearly ALL as impressive as this, an a new album to be released soon. They instantly put a smile on your face and make your day sooooo much better. You would never pick (from a picture) that they are this good. New Subby from Aust to join you on your ride. P.S. After "Onset" pick anything ... they are that good.

[@Jackgtd2]

definitely expert level musicians here. They do use backing tracks, even in their live shows, which they use to enhance the songs. Never to use as a crutch to cover the main instruments but only for supporting parts they are unable to squeeze in live (like keys in this instance). The production values in their official live vids will knock your socks off. The mix is not always perfect but dam if it isn’t close. Enjoy the ride with these ladies. I know I have.

[@fastskipper777]

In my honest opinion, Band-Maid, from their humble beginning, have become one of the world's best hard-rock band of our time. There are many amazing hard-rock/metal bands from Japan, but none can touch me more than this band. Something about them really capture the heart, with their off stage goofiness included. Most of all, it's their music, over 130 songs so far. They are all good people; no drugs (except some alcohol) and illegal stuff that plague the western "entertainers", a bunch of good nerdy friends doing honest hard work. Almost all songs are composed by Kanami (lead g). She is a genius. And she plays all the keys. I honestly think, since you are involved in music, you will mostly likely fall in love with them and their music soon.

[@evilducks3710]

This is a great spot to enter Band Maid, but after talking to countless fans, I don’t know if there is a real bad way to find them. All that matters is you’re here now and welcome! The best Rock Band out there (imo) and we couldn’t be happier that you enjoyed it. As far as instrumentals they have a few more (without holding back is my favorite of that group). But they also release instrumental versions of a lot of their songs along with videos that focus on whichever band member you prefer you want to watch play (this is on their very affordable Prime channel) Enjoy your trip down the pigeon hole. I think their latest live video with lyrics and their 5th member, “Don’t you tell ME” has excellent sound quality for a live performance. The ladies are extremely skilled and play a tight show that could be mistaken for a studio recording if you couldn’t hear the fans shouting along. Welcome to Band Maid

[@superflylee003]

Thanks GM for your insight and observations, Its been said BM can be appreciated from savvy musician to music novice, being a rock fan myself they are a godsend, hoping for more reactions, much thanks ;)

[@XenosKB]

From Now On was also my first introduction to Band-Maid and it blew my mind as well. Definitely check out some more, they do not disappoint. I recommend Blooming as well as it’s also a very well produced track. If you do want to try live their latest live music video Don’t You Tell Me is fantastic.

[@johndoe-wt6sy]

It is fortunate that the first song you saw, upon the enthusiastic urging of others, was "from now on," one of the most aggressive/progressive BAND-MAID songs of all time. I applaud you for your calm analysis to the end, even though you were overwhelmed by the four young guys in maid outfit who were single-mindedly playing this super-hard song. There are a few other instrumental tracks that are not as listener-intensive as "from now on" and should be enjoyable to watch. Please also check out the two songs "onset" and "Without Holding Back". Thank you from Japan.

[@scottfield5849]

Ok, Ginx, you got me. I've been hanging out for a bit, but watching your journey into this, probably my favorite band, makes me want to stay. They are definitely a band where you can pick any song and win. Subbed! Now Rock onnnnn! 🤘😎👍

[@ginxreacts]

Thank you so much!

[@gussen88]

Bandmaid- Onset (instrumental👌🫶)

[@dazedandconfused318]

Roger - You're a legend

[@fastskipper777]

Since you know music, I am going to recommend a few that are not on the lips of everyone in the comments. "Giovanni" (inst.) there is a song version, too >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH-6ineYotGZZ68 (their white room video) "Onset" (official live MV) - on their official channel "Without Holding Back" (inst.) >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3bMdmaEeZx9e8U (white room video) For full band songs: I recommend >>> "secret My lips"; "Puzzle" LIVE; "Sense"; "Manners"; "Choose Me"; "Dice"; "Different"; "Don't you tell me" LIVE; "Wonderland" LIVE (all official channel)

[@mikeholmes5308]

Been waiting for you to get to Band-Maid... because you're the sort of feeling person who gets them. Yes, their technical talents are great, and we knew you would see that... but... they write great music before they perform it. They really have it all. Your stunned silence was reassuring! 😉 Welcome to the pigeonhole! Yer gonna like it here. 😃 Rock on, Gina!

[@zer0tzer0]

There's nothing Maidiacs love better than turning others on to BAND-MAID. But Miku couldn't even play a guitar when they started. Not only did she have to learn on the fly while in a working band, she had to do it while singing backing vocals. All the keyboards in the backing track are played by Kanami the composer, though most all the other girls can play, except Miku, who as I said, did play any instruments. She was a singer, but she was also the band's founder and spokespigeon. Yes, Pigeon. Like BabyMetal have a Fox Hole instead of a Rabbit Hole, BAND-MAID has a Pigeon Hole. You may have noticed Miku's signature Zemaitis guitar, The Flappy Pigeon. Once they began writing their own songs Miku becames the lyricist as well. But you need to see them with their lead vocalist, Saiki doing full songs. Anyway, congrats on discovering this generations Beatles, except born 50 years later, on a different island, as girls, dressed as maids. They've been together longer than The Beatles as well. And they don't just play for 30 minutes. They knock out 2 & 3 hour show with comedy and drama. They can make you laugh one minute and cry the next. And they have such a varied catalogue of music with influences from every genre, but if you like the instrumentals there's 'Onset' LIVE and 'Without Holding Back'. There's also The Instrumental Maid Channel which has instrumental versions of some of their songs. And check out Orenje's documentary videos.

[@killiansred1000]

From Now On is the result of 10 years of hard work and tenacity. These are the original members so they are locked in with each other.

[@TheJerm]

Roger strikes...AGAIN! Great job, Mr. Chance! Thanks for checkin' out The Maids, GINX! The best, most complete band I've come across...EVER. It was really fun watching the wheels spin in your head as you were processing this excellent piece of music. There's PLENTY more, so just dive right in! MVs or live, Band-Maid won't let you down, I promise. Welcome Home. 🕊️

[@_DriveTime]

Band-Maid has 3 other released true instrumentals: Onset (live) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fVf2CglLqWZrc Don't Be Long (audio only) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW9iqyijpZ8fqc Without Holding Back - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3bMdmaEeZx9e8U They also have released at least 15 instrumental versions of songs that normally have vocals, including the entire Unseen World album.

[@mogaman28]

And don't forget Hard Wash!!

[@Kevin6059]

You'll also be fascinated to know that they've been around for 10 years and their sound has morphed constantly throughout that time and their skills have grown exponentially. That said the early songs are still great and you can hear the progression of their band if you start with something like real existence official live next and work your way through. The guitar tone starts out nice and fat like classic rock and has morphed into this phase shifted or whatever version which different people have different feelings about. I like it but not on every song and I get why they do it because it makes room sonically for the lead guitar. The lead guitarist is an absolute genius composer and she loves putting together these intricate arrangements. All of the members have input but she's the main composer. You'll come to know over the course of your journey the songwriters they are unmatched. Welcome to the land of the maid.

[@greylocke100]

Here is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements 9/28/91 Mincho Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) There is much more to this file if you are interested. Now, about the song, and some of the things you brought up in your reaction. On the mixing, the Ladies go for less compression than other bands or groups, as us fans have complained about it, A LOT. Further, the lead guitar is normally mixed into the right channel, except during solos, where her guitar will be mostly right channel with some left channel. Drums are always center channel, rhythm guitar is always left channel, and bass is center channel slightly panned left. The way you hear the mix is how the Ladies appear on stage during live performances. And it is more pronounced during lives as well. If you want to hear how they sound when NOT using their own sound engineer, listen to "Dice-Hate?" from their Lollapalooza performance over on @realdocloco channel. To hear how they sound live WITH their own sound engineer, check out any live video on their channel. And if you want to hear off the cuff, live fancams, I suggest you start with Vladimir Chupin's channel, as his usually have the best audio quality.

[@rRobR]

yes, all 4 of these ladies are top tier musicians, probably why they have been able to keep the same lineup since they started (10 yrs), there is none of the ego crap about 1 maybe 2 members carrying the band, also their vocalist is right there with them, absolutely stellar voice and plays piano and now is learning guitar. I would recommend their Anthem "Domination" Live, their mantra since they started has not changed, "Dominate the world thru their music", this song is where most Madiacs (fan base name) steer reactors for their first couple of Maid songs, also a fun fact; there are no rabbits here, this is called a pidgeon hole. Miku Kobato the founder,( Red Rose in hair), also rhythm guitar, backup vocals and lyricist, her name translates to "small pidgeon". great reaction, thanks for listening to the Maids

[@artomatt]

I look forward to watching more of your Band-Maid reactions. The smile on your face makes it well worth my while 😁

[@rockyetsx70]

Band-Maid just released a live version of Don't You Tell ME, that's a great place to dive into their live music with vocals. It is a great representation of where they are at now (it's from a Nov 2023 arena show). Just a warning, they have a 100+ songs in their catalog and everyone will leave amazed and wanting more. Their music is like gum that never loses its flavour.

[@chrisegbertky]

Juicy Fruit!

[@dennisacarter4332]

Some of the best “Ear candy” you’ll ever have. Great reaction!

[@kakqu]

Love your reaction ! Your smile looks like you just won a brand new car! Pick anything from their YT channel you can't go wrong! Looking forward to your next BAND-MAID song!!!!!🕊🍌🍻☕🚂

[@Greg-om2hb]

I get emotional every time I listen to this song. Just wait until you hear SAIKI and KOBATO sing. The next instrumental to listen to is the live performance of ONSET, from 2020. To hear more studio production like this, do their latest OMV, SHAMBLES. The drums are just crushing. For the “BAND-MAID experience,” you want the live version of DOMINATION, from 2020, and the very recent live performances of UNLEASH and DON’T YOU TELL ME.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 My favorite Badass Bass assassin

[@myeckwaters]

Yeah, they're pretty good, eh?

[@JK-tz6kk]

They have a lot of that... The "white room" series of instrumental MV are additional tracks on their Bluray/DVD offerings. You'll just have to seek it out, i.e., folks with Google drive links may share (and they will gladly do so). Once you hear those instrumentals and then see the original MV with vocals, you'll realize the depth of Kanami's (Lead G, main composer) musical genius, Po! It's like 2 different songs. Great reaction! 🦍🍌

[@anthonyethridge5397]

Band Maid is the most awesome rabbit hole to explore. They have a massive catalog of over 100 awesome, beautifully composed songs.

[@dazedandconfused318]

Kanami (lead) creates the backing tracks, she's yet to figure out how to play four instruments at once when they play live.

[@stevekane4922]

Basically she's come to the same conclusion as Rush who did the same for the same reason. Didn't want more musicians involved to spoil the chemistry.

[@ginxreacts]

🤣🙌🤘🤘🤘

[@stevekane4922]

@@ginxreacts but you have to check them out with Vocals because saiki is very much another instrument - not a front. In fact the front person is. Miku the 200yr old pigeon, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lyrics, band founder and chief suit wrangler.

[@UltraHD.7]

@@stevekane4922 she´s actually 810 years old 🙂

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@UltraHD.7 She is also cute and a magician and tend to fall on stage and is full of bruises.

[@bobespirit2112]

Welcome onboard the Maids journey to World Domination!!! Arguably the best rock band on planet earth 🌎, you’re in for quite a journey!! Oh, and you might wonder about their singing. You’re in for a real treat there - they have 2 lead vocalists!! Saiki, our Queen, who you don’t see in this video, generally takes the lead and is a tour-de-force as a front-woman! But, then they have the secret weapon of second vocalist Miku, the Rhythm Guitarist here and band founder, who adds remarkable vocals, vocal harmonies and primary lyrics songwriter. She’s our little Pigeon 🕊️! Kanami - lead guitarist; MISA - bassist, Akane - drummer - you’ll learn all about their incredible skills and contributions as you continue your journey with this amazing collection of musicians!!! Next? Their newest LIVE video is a must! - “Don’t Tell Me” - official LIVE video Take care and rock on 🔥🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶😎🌎✌🏼

[@danmolnar402]

This is normal Band-Maid. They are really six instruments - four musicians and two singers (vast majority of songs have vocals). The compositions are like short stories with shifting and progressing instrumentation - never boring and never too long. Kanami (lead guitarist and composer) spent her youth playing piano so piano backing tracks are her. On this song, even the tempo is absolutely right. Someone will mention the Unseen World CD - they released the entire CD without vocals. The vocals are amazing but fully hearing the instrumentation is a different level of appreciation.

[@BillHallisey]

Ginx, Band Maid fans call ourselves Maidiacs. You don't jump down the rabbit-hole with Band Maid. You jump down the pigeon-hole. The more you react to Band Maid, you will understand why we call it the pigeon-hole. A VLOGer on KZbin whose name is Ohrenje has done an amazing documentary series on each member of Band Maid. Each documentary will give you a great deal of insight into the members and their backgrounds. It is well worth the time spent looking at each of these 30 minute videos.

[@SO.CAL-D.Edwards]

Please try the band called THE WARNING "S!CK" or Evolve 2023 VMA's thanks

[@dave4reel188]

Welcome to the family!!! But how far down the Pigeon Hole are you willing to go?!?! It's an amazing journey once you learn about each and every one of these amazing ladies. There are certain songs you need to listen to official MVs (Warning....Dice... Shambles) But Live videos are where it's truly at. Great reaction and earned my sub. Looking forward to watching you be memorized over and over again

[@bocatampere]

10 years and 120+ songs of Greatness. Magical band 🔥 Best liveband ever ❤️ 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 🔥🤘❤️

[@ravenhull]

The lead singer (not here) suggested using this as an opening for shows, especially at festivals to draw in the crowd.

[@estherbrowne2017]

Band-Maid?? Ok subscribe 🎉

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@andersmorell5396]

Thank you for your reaction. Other maidiacs have already covered the topic of Band Maid instrumentals. If you are interested in MVs there are quite a few from Band Maid, I suggest Warning, Blooming and Influencer, official MVs, as a start. There are also a number of great official live videos, see others suggestions. Have fun! :)

[@herbpoints]

The frame you paused on at 12:12 showing Kanami looks incredibly cool! I've watched this video numerous times before, but I never noticed this frame. Her hair! I enjoyed your comments and reactions, but I'm especially grateful that you 'discovered' this frame. ✨🥰🤘

[@yinxed]

Im Yinx too, subscribed!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome, GINX. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.  “P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810 And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjbhmCDi8-nl5I  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu9nIGbpKygnsU If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out:  "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009  Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI  Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

[@ginxreacts]

Thank you for all the wonderful information!☺️

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@ginxreacts 🙏

[@DeanF_MIDI]

All of that.... and no mention of my MIDI covers. Sigh. I though you were my friend, Tom.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@DeanF_MIDI OMNG! You're right! Friends don't leave out friends in the cold. Correction made!! 🙇‍♂

[@topographic1973ify]

Enjoy their huge catalog of music. You're going to like the singer, Saiki, a lot too.They're a killer live band and you really need to watch them live. Other good instrumentals are ONSET live and a studio version of WITHOUT HOLDING BACK.

[@joeking6763]

Checked 6 hours in and have to list a bunch of suggestions - because your asking if there are more songs like this - OOOOHHHHH YYYYYYEAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!! Here is a good starter list UNLEASH -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc REAL EXISTANCE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I FREEDOM - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk DICE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGkiqGMf71sebs BLOOMING - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8 HATE? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafXfIWQbt2naac DON'T YOU TELL ME - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYDNZKSOd82chpY For some real fun watch these videos together - same song different versions PUZZLE - Acoustic version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qtpa2GoMyNisU - Rock version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKfYoqCJhqqhl6M CHOOSE ME - Piano version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6uac4mXltt_q5Y&start_radio=1 Rock version live -kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTUmqeYjcycnbc Walkabout in the areana! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGVqZqbqKh4j5I

[@ginxreacts]

Thank you so much!

[@allanalt8958]

Great reaction....subbed Yes Do yourself a huge favor and do more Band-Maid

[@hiawatha.g]

Oh my gosh, you have opened the floodgates. I think they may be the best rock group in the world today.. They are certainly the most creative band since the Beatles. (Yes, I stand by that statement!) You are going to get a lot of suggestions. First, a little background on the band: Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 Kanami Tono - Lead guitar, Main composer and arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual shred. The band was struggling early on, and in 2014, even as the label was considering dropping them, they posted the music video for “Thrill” which went viral globally. When they realized what was going on, it gave them the momentum to forge ahead, and they have now done multiple tours of Europe and the U.S. and are building a global fanbase who call themselves the Maidiacs. They have released seven full albums, as well as several EPs, singles and music videos. They have put out around 170 songs, covering a wide variety of styles and sounds, without any duds. They combine a punk vibe with instrumental virtuosity (two things that are often seen as being incompatible), and have done some amazing progressive-rock songs with a metal edge to them. They toured the U.S. in 2022 and sold out 14 cities in less than 48 hours. They followed it up with a 2023 tour which had to be expanded from their original plans. Their fan base skews heavily to actual practicing musicians. Some of those followed the band to multiple dates and documented everything on youtube-some of the footage is hilarious. I’ve seen them three times (2019, 2022 and 2023) and their shows are truly life-reaffirming. So far no announcements of another European tour but it seems likely in 2024. Band-Maid are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio. Here are more links: Freedom (Feb 14 2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk Domination (Feb 14 2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTUmqeYjcycnbc Onset (Instrumental-insane!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fVf2CglLqWZrc And an official MV, one of their most popular: Daydreaming (it’s a slower ballad, gorgeous and truly heart-wrenching): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTEloihp66nr7s