Heavy NOSTALGIC Masterpiece!! | BAND-MAID- From Now On | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@MoeViiOlet]

Hi there! I'm ViiOlet, the one that made the Short you watched with the Steve Vai quote 😊 I'm so glad that video found its way to you and that it got you to listen to this amazing song. I'm also a big fan of Steve Vai and the many amazing quotes from him, but this one in particular is one of my favorites and I really wanted to relate it to Kanami, cause she's become my favorite rock music composer. She's not big on crazy long guitar solos, but generally any BAND-MAID song feels like she's doing her own full-on solo behind the vocals and she has made me appreciate the guitar on a whole new level. BAND-MAID are the ones that help me the most with my mental health and making these little Shorts about them is my way of sharing the love and appreciation I have for them. On that note, thank you for watching my little video and for sharing it during your reaction 🙏🏻 The channel where you watched it is not originally mine, it belongs to a friend called Ohrenje (another BAND-MAID fan) where I collaborate with him by posting Shorts there. You really seemed to like the song so I'm extremely happy that it was my video that got you here. I'll be happy to subscribe to hopefully continue to see you discover more BAND-MAID songs. Rock on, Po! 🤘🏻💜

[@BigMikeReactions]

I think I say this all the time, everything happens for a reason. It was very well done & I appreciate you reaching out. I’m gonna go back & out credit for you in the description. Mental health is something I deal with too. It’s never easy but music & now this channel helps me process my emotions. I really appreciate you reaching out & im so happy you liked the video. It was such a coincidence I even came by it but once I heard him. I knew it. Honestly in his later years he is kinda been over the top but his quotes are almost as legendary & his playing. So glad you subscribed & there will be plenty more. I love that music is a universal language & this band really proves that point. So nice of you, made my night!! Thank you

[@chrisegbertky]

We all owe you gratitude and thanks V! You and O rock!!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

How refreshing, someone who has put a bit of time & thought into a reaction instead of a 4½min like & subscribe effort. Cheers Mike.👍

[@MusicMike747]

@@GaryHolloway-810 🍻

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@MusicMike747 Hiya Mike.😁🍻

[@MnPofBM]

🙄

[@chrisegbertky]

Saiki = Sigh/Key😊

[@BigMikeReactions]

It me for better or worse! I appreciate comments like this. I gives me confidence in what I do. Everything from my intro to the videos has a meaning for doing it. FUN FACT:: My intro is actually a DOUBLE! It welcomes you to the video & also it welcomes you into my life…my place and let’s you know this is REAL! Place-Reactions & ME! Thank you for the comment!

[@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd]

You know Big Mike, I had almost the exact same reaction the first time I heard this song. Now I’m probably on my 600tb listen. And I STILL have that same reaction! I honestly did not know that rock bands were capable of producing music like this. Absolutely stunning!

[@bocatampere]

PRS just announced about Kanami’s Signature Model PRS. As a first Japanese artist. Now there are 10 signature artists. This song is masterpiece 🔥❤️ For me, Kanami is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer, very unselfish, shreds only what serves the song most. On stage..true Rock n’ Roll Star 🔥❤️ Lovin Band-Maid, Greatest Band of our time 🔥❤️ Greets from Finland 🇫🇮🤘

[@brunobryant4846]

These amazing women have spent the majority of their adult life as BAND-MAID, the time, effort and energy the Maids give to their craft individually and collectively speaks volumes to their incredible commitment to music. They are without doubt one of the very best things to happen to my world, enjoy 👍🍻

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Damn right, Bruno. Kanpai.😁🍻

[@brunobryant4846]

@GaryHolloway-810 Cheers GH and right back at you 🤗👍🍻

[@BigMikeReactions]

U will, just spectating the beautiful scenery here!! Thank you for the comment! Communities like this are so special!! I appreciate it

[@BM4-Life]

If your into *Instrumentals* you came to the right channel. If your into *Acoustic* you came to the right channel. If your into *Getting your mind blown* you came to the right channel. It's all good in the land of *BAND-MAID* 🤘😆🤘

[@BigMikeReactions]

👍🤘😂🤣🙌💯% ON BOARD!! 🙏

[@johancoetser906]

Love Kanami"s style. I recognize her playing anywhere I hear it...

[@johancoetser906]

Ps all on them are musical monsters

[@johancoetser906]

If you want to hear Saiki do Wonderland

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Look up PRS Guitars Japan. There is a surprise there waiting for you, Po! 🕊️

[@paulpetersen879]

The best band on the planet. The Maids are their own genre. Pop, punk, prog, speed, rock, metal. They wrap it all together into their amazing sound. Been a rocker since the early 70's brother. They are my favorite Band.

[@chtronk]

You’re welcome to your new favorite band. 120+ more songs to listen to. Many of them are very good. The others are just pure divine awesomeness. You wanna something very catchy ? Dice (the MV) Or Freedom (official live) Something more agressive straight in your face ? Warning! (The MV) A live masterclass ? Hate? (Official live) A nice mid-tempo ballad ? Daydreaming (MV) A progressive… well.. just listen to it : Forbidden Tale (MV) The beginning of their hard rock journey, 10 years ago ? Thrill (MV)

[@BigMikeReactions]

I really appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Gonna catch up w/ a doc on them someone recommended. Amazing the catalog they have & the following. So impressed by it all. Thank you!

[@thelmamatic5004]

well were waiting you to watch the documentary nice reaction mike new sub here in the phillippines

[@StoveLad]

You mentioned Rehab, good work on getting yourself better. I am 3 years sober from alcohol and Band-Maid is absolutely what kept me focused on my goal. they quite literally saved my life. Seeing these ladies that are my age making incredible music and always pushing the envelope, learning new techniques, never settling, never letting anyone say "you can't do that", that gave me so much power over my addiction. I'll leave you with a lyric from their song Endless Story "No giving up the struggle is the mark of life".

[@mogaman28]

They literally became muy emotional crutch during the pandemic. Freedom live and Akane's drum solo was my everyday sunny mind spot.

[@donaldbohn3183]

The Warning and BAND-MAID have been playing as a band for the same amount of time, the members of BAND-MAID are older, more mature and experienced having played with other bands. It shows in the writing and performing.

[@evilducks3710]

No need for Saiki in this track, Kanami did the singing herself 😉 You should watch Don’t You Tell ME (live). It’s more your tempo, and Kanami gets to show off a bit with Misa. Or you might enjoy another instrumental like Onset.

[@BigMikeReactions]

She did until she made it cry those beautiful notes!!! She’s a wonder!!! Thank you for that clever comment!! It’s on the list for sure !!! 👊🙌

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kanami Tono, guitarist, composer, pianist, producer...and a degree in Economics. Her main influences are Chopin, Santana, and Larry Carlton. She is also tennen boke (natural nerdy funny man).

[@ndi1337]

Thanks for the reation man! Dont worry, they wont stress you with copyright shit... its Band Maid!

[@BigMikeReactions]

I appreciate that! This whole copyright vs fair use is crazy!!! Still figuring it out! This all happened so fast getting monetized, I feel like now I’m playing catch up. But I think I have a better understanding. Thankful for artist like BAND-AID who enjoy people reacting to them. Just hope my spin stands above the rest. This is a dream come true & I have this community & others to be thankful for this year. I appreciate the comment & support.

[@ロベルさん菜園]

Dear Mike mate! Greetings from a (very) old French geezer under the benign care of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka, Japan! I have lived in Japan for 48 years, and I am still flabbergasted by the Japanese rock/metal scene in this country which takes me back to Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the whole Woodstock generation! Band Maid has simply become after 11 years of sheer hard work and dedication the new norm not only here but in the whole world when it comes to rock and meta and even more! Three of them were classically educated and it shows while the other two are simply said workaholics! I see that the Maidiacs are upon you and you will love them. As a rule we (I am also a maidiac, lol) we do not belittle other bands, on the contrary we take them onto our cosmic train! If you have the time and will, along the enormous Band Maid's discography, continue to check The Warning (who are not Japanese, but feel so much at home when they visit us!), Asterism, Lovebites, Hanabie, and around 100 more (serious!)! Looking forward to your next reactions (great ones incidentally!)! Best regards, Robert-Gilles Martineau

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate this & the comment!!! These ladies are truly something special! So happy I found them & hope to do this for a long time!! Thank you for the support!!

[@ロベルさん菜園]

@@BigMikeReactions You are most welcome, mate!

[@VEGERRO]

Kanami isn't just a guitarist. She's the author of this whole mess.

[@BigMikeReactions]

I call it an organized mess!! 🤘👊

[@stevehall5128]

Well said! But I think you meant to say, "GLORIOUS mess" 😊 (that's thought-out to the Nth degree)

[@hiawatha.g]

If you ever have the chance, go see them live. It really is life-affirming. I saw many of the great classic bands in their prime, and Band-Maid can hang with any of them.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Many of us saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. The DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wrapped up at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26 and at Hong Kong. AND they dropped their new album, Epic Narratives, Sept. 25. Order now! The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups 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! Thx, Big Mike!

[@BigMikeReactions]

I hope so too!! 🤞 If I could go to Japan.. they would be #1 on my list followed by NJPW! Though the best ones are in AEW 😳 Appreciate the support!

[@mickyhierro3901]

They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!

[@BigMikeReactions]

👀 I WILL!

[@lurkmerchant]

I love melodic guitar with soul, always loved that type of guitarists. "In my mind, a good guitar solo will trigger emotions. I always keep that in mind when I create the solos" - quotes by Kanami on Guitar World January 2020.

[@donaldbohn3183]

Kanami had her signature PRS Custom 24 released today, and they're beautiful, and $6000.

[@jjo154]

And limited to a production of only 200.

[@Davey-Boyd]

And all 200 sold out in one day!

[@douglasbrown1345]

Music badassary on another level. The greatest rock/hard rock band on the planet. Careful, these ladies are snatching souls around the world. Great reaction by the way.

[@BigMikeReactions]

All In!! Either way!! I’m ok with it!

[@COTTERO]

Steve Vai and Kanami... I can't imagine two more different guitarists, Vai is flashy, flamboyant, hyper-technical... a showman with all the spotlights, always facing the gallery. Kanami on the other hand is all heart, working so hard every riff, bending the strings with passion, with her ayes closed feeling each note... and usually working in the shadow of Saiki. I woudn't change a sigle Kanami for a dozen Steve Vai.😎

[@Dragon-Believer]

Steve Vai is boring. A lot of great musicians are boring because they think all they have to do is play with skill. They don't entertain. They don't make a connection with their audience. They don't write great songs. They ruin songs by showing off.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Yes-Yes- and definitely Yes!! Steve Vai is definitely one who thinks very highly of himself. He ❤️s being the center of attention!!! Kanami has the same passion as Vai did but I doubt she would ever act the way he has to her fans!! Vai was someone that mini me was blown away bye but he’s very good and he will let you know. Nice comment!! So excited to see more of these 4. Looks like that documentary is in my future! 🙏🤘🙌👊

[@JB-cx4bn]

@@Dragon-Believer I agree, though I probably would have expressed it more gently. I have seen Stevie twice, once with Joe Satriani, and I was impressed for 5 minutes, then became bored. Yngwie had the same effect on me.

[@ALAN_COX]

Band-Maid has been known to watch and enjoy reactions to their songs. They even recognized Mr Rock N Roll at a couple of their live shows and Miku said Akane was his fan. You should be ok on copyright issues as long as it is one of their official releases.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Definitely keeping it down the middle until I get more familiar and that’s ok! Even when it says revenue share….. it’s their music & more than happy too. Fair is fair!! Thank you for the comment

[@yang-it-yin7002]

I had the same reaction to this band from the first time I heard them, and of course, this great instrumental track is phenomenal. I would say many Band-Maid fans share a similar musical path as yourself a majority of us are late 70's and 80's hard rock and metal fans. I also had that same Steve Vai cassette. That was the heyday of the electric guitar hero. Band-Maid does exhibit similar guitar virtuosity and more. They also evoke something familiar and nostalgic in many of us older fans. They are true masters at their craft exhibiting world-class talent and skill. But the greatest quality of this band is their complete, lack of ego. This is a truly rare thing. They are truly authentic and genuine along with their songwriting has been the winning formula that has given them their staying power. And the rarest thing of all is they have the same lineup currently as when they started. They are one of those rare bands that sound better live than their studio recordings. I have been addicted to this band since I first heard them about six or seven years ago. If you are looking for some real nostalgia, I recommend starting with a few older tracks that are more in line with that era. I happen to be a big fan of the period from the Just Bring It album to the Conquer albums. Don't get me wrong the Unseen World is a beast of an album which is more progressive than anything else they previously have done. I feel it is better to get a few older tracks under your belt before taking on the newer stuff. I would like to recommend a few of my favorites below. 1) Real Existence (Live) 2) Non-Fiction Days (MV) 3) Thrill (MV) 4) Alone (MV) 5) Moratorium (Live) 6) Puzzle (Live) 7) Secret My Lips (MV) 8) Dice (MV) 9) Onset (Live Instrumental) 10) Blooming (MV) I better stop there; otherwise, I will start to list their entire catalog. This should get the ball. They have a large catalog of material, which should keep you busy for a while.

[@chrisegbertky]

Do a 2fer. Secret my Lips then Secret Maiko Lips. Your mind will be BLOWN.

[@patrickwest2288]

I have been listening to music seriously since 1974. Band-Maid is my favorite band ❤🤘

[@stevekane4922]

Kanami just got a PRS signature model. Says it all.

[@zinoviylubman5553]

O Yea!!!

[@stevekane4922]

@zinoviylubman5553 limited edition of 200 at about $7k reportedly sold out in 24hrs

[@glenkelley6799]

Thanks Mike, another great reaction.

[@mikeholmes5308]

Fun reaction, Mike (hi from another Mike)! Subbed! I hope you do a lot more Band-Maid, they definitely have stuff you'll love. For Classic Rock/hair metal sounding stuff, try Take Me Higher, Freezer, and Turn Me On.

[@mikeholmes5308]

Vai's line of guitars is for Ibanez. Saw him a couple of weeks ago with the King Crimson "cover band" called Beat that's touring now. 😄

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thanks for the sub! Absolutely check it out! ❤️ the start of this! If anyone told me 6 weeks ago that I have to do deep dives into an all ladies heavy hard rock band from Japan, 2- 70 yr old white gangster rappers from the Uk, an all sister rock band from Mexico & a white welsh UK artist who can DO-IT-ALL including help others deal with their mental health issues while trying to battle Lyme disease??? No f&$cking way I would be excited or willing to start this channel!! But I am, I did & I ❤ IT!! Thank you for the comment!

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best band in the history of bands. IMHO. But also definitely true! PS They will NOT strike you in any way for playing songs from their YT channel without pausing.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Such a relief to hear!!!! Been a wild journey trying to figure this all out but I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. The more I learn about this band, the more I’m starting to see why their fans are so loyal! Thank you for the comment & support

[@Pelamaal]

When Prince died we lost the most talented musical artist in the world.

[@chrisegbertky]

No question about that

[@stevehall5128]

A customer turned me on to his solo live set that's on KZbin if you haven't seen it. Amazing stuff.

[@Puyax01]

I saw and heard them play this live. RIDICULOUS🔥🔥🔥

[@Zalmoxis0621]

"Blooming" comes to mind for a particularly prominent lead guitar part. "Daydreaming" will probably be a very interesting reaction from you as well.

[@vdctube8966]

Love​ your​ reaction, it​'s​ fun​ to​ watch your​ passionate.​ Enjoy the​ journey. Ps.​ PRS​ guitar​ just​ launch the​ Kanami​ signature​ model​ this​ week, this show​ how​ great​ she​ is.

[@BigMikeReactions]

I am having fun doing this. Thank you and I really appreciate the thoughtful comment 🤘👊

[@G-man_810]

The Band-Maid pigeon hole is fun and enjoyable! Keep reacting to these talented ladies…they have paid their dues for 12 years. This was my first Band-Maid song and had the same reaction! There are +130 songs and they are all bangers! Kanami is a massive fan of Steve! 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!

[@bandmaidfanATL]

And shout to Viiolet! 💜

[@MoeViiOlet]

Thank you!!😊 I got told my video inspired a reaction so I had to come see 🤩 I'm really glad that that little video that I made months ago actually got someone to check out a BAND-MAID song 😊 I'm very happy right now Po 💜

[@BigMikeReactions]

@MoeViiOlet Saw this too! You reaching out really made my night. The passion of this fan base is unmatched & just happy to be along for the ride!

[@stevekane4922]

Bandmaid love reactors. You can play anything all the way through. They have a ton of official lives and they enjoy the fancams when they are in the USA. Watch them in the bus on the day after. They do everything to make it easier for them. Only one of their videos has been problematic because it was a collab. Believe it or not they also spend significant time watching them.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank you! This was so much fun to do. I can’t wait to see more! Appreciate the comment.

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

@@BigMikeReactions See what happens when they do watch you guys! What happened at the show to Mr Rock ad Roll.... 1st time - The Moment Band-Maid Recognized Me!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXbWZqusjramf9Usi=5DcwjGghiaOATjzH 2nd time - The Moment Band-Maid Recognized Me AGAIN!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opmll5ZvnJyeg5osi=Exd9Wj6Y-CLNIFL0

[@uffdad8211]

Yes, and they have even recognized certain reactors in their audiences and have pointed them out. They are a fun group.

[@stevekane4922]

@uffdad8211 yes Mr Rock and roll is a standout and Michelle is super buddies with mincho.

[@rRobR]

Yep, besides being a genius composer (writes the bands music) she is a guitar wizard 🤘🤘

[@Kazuya1008]

17:55 KANAMIとAKANEがお互いを鼓舞するかのように引き立て合う場面がとても好きです。

[@me262a1]

I'm from Dallas and after seeing them in Houston last year I flew up to Minneapolis to see them play The Varsity in Dinky Town. I was one person off the rail right between MISA and Miku. Everything you hear them do in the music videos they do twice as good live. Unbelievable. And they're very funny too!

[@BigMikeReactions]

I hope they come back. They look like they have so much fun on stage. Thank you for letting me know 👊🙏

[@gordowg1wg145]

Yup, you got them right 👍😎😊

[@BigMikeReactions]

YES!!! Loving this journey! Appreciate the comment

[@imua98]

Jus LOVE your reactions !!! Your a natural .....

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank you so much!! I love doing this & a little surprised how fast it happened. I have you guys to thank! It means the world to me.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

It's time for the documentaries, I think. Look up Ohrenje.

[@BigMikeReactions]

On them or the genre? If them then absolutely!! 👍 They are so fascinating right now. Thank you for that. I assume in YT??? Of course 🙄 BOO ME!!😁

[@bandmaidfanATL]

​@@BigMikeReactions On them. There is one for each member, except for Miku, who has 3. 🕊️🕊️🕊️ Also, the short is from Ohrenje and Violet.

[@Glenner7]

@@BigMikeReactions There's also a vlog on The Warning's channel about them working in Japan with Band-Maid. It's fantastic to see behind-the-scenes on how they made their first collaboration.

[@vdctube8966]

​@@BigMikeReactionsFor​ the​ documentaries you​ should​ do​ it​ in​ order​ Saiki>Kanami>Akane>Misa>Miku

[@IAMisLove]

👍BAND-MAID is awesome. I consider them a rock band. Speed metal for me would be LOVEBITES, which I also like. I like your reactions. 🖖❤

[@BigMikeReactions]

Really appreciate that! This was nostalgic & fun + knowing more about them makes it better!!

[@mikeholmes5308]

Lovebites is pretty straightforward power metal. Speed metal is sort of a lost category of music, since almost all metal bands will have fast stuff in their repertoire. It quickly got re-categorized as thrash metal for the most part. Band-maid has occasional metal riffs, but they have all sorts of other riffs in there as well, usually in every song. Generally rock, sure, but there's also a lot of classic rock, hair metal, punk, post-punk, pop, funk, jazz, etc, etc.

[@IAMisLove]

@@mikeholmes5308 Thanks for the information. I appreciate it. Dare I say I also like Kawaii metal😁. 🖖❤

[@me262talon2]

SKOL!Band-Maid!

[@TehPhysics]

"Why isn't this on Guitar Hero?" Because it would injure people. Can't have players breakin' their fingers trying to match what Kanami is doing.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Had me sweating and swearing!! She is a true gem!!

[@TlanImass]

Oh shoot. Sorry Mike. I missed some of your talk. I gather you're from Minneapolis/St. Paul? (Based on Prince and Vikings.) lol. Anyway, Band-Maid performed at The Varsity in 2023. :) So, chances are they'll probably be back.

[@kieranbuffini8632]

🤘🤘

[@MusicMike747]

Hi Mike! I’m Mike. 🤘🏽 I couldn’t be happier to hear when someone else listens to the quiet voice that guides you towards something. From one Prince/Van Halen/GnR fan to another: “DICE” official music video And then: “Freedom,” official live Never fear copyright infringement with the Maids. They love reactors and might be watching you themselves

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank You!!! This comment is wonderful!!! Very thought provoking…. I’m gonna PIN my response to you MusicMike747, cause it’s an important subject I’m dealing with. You’re the best!!

[@blank557]

So many BM songs to recommend. Try "Onset" instrumental, "Puzzle", "Blooming", "Dice" to name a few, They will blow your mind.

[@waynebenedict4609]

Try "Don't Be Long" and "Without Holding Back" for more instrumental greatness from Band-Maid!

[@dannelson6980]

So far you have gone about a half a percent into Band Maid, not only do they have over 130 songs, they have the studio version, the live version and often an acoustic version. It keeps getting better, the live versions might make you speechless. At some point you might run across a short of Kanami putting her tiny hands in Steve Vai's "walk of fame?" hand prints. PRS also released a Kanami Limited-edition signature series guitar today, which seems like it has already sold out in the US. She has the few videos she has done for PRS, I think she could talk about guitars for hours, and we would all listen. According to Kanami she composes 3-1/2 hours a day and practices another 3-1/2 hours a day. All them practice constantly. In one interview Akane complained she does not get much time to play the drums on tour, a typical Band-Maid show it 2-1/2 hours long and with time spent playing for sound checks you have to wonder how long does she normally play the drums. She is the happiest drummer on earth you can tell in every show. You should not have any problems reacting to Band-Maid videos from their channel live or MV. The only time people have had problems getting blocked or strikes is when it is something that is not released on their channel. Since the music video of Thrill going viral on social media is what saved the band from being dropped from the label, they are one of first bands to embrace reactors.

[@chrisegbertky]

BANDMAID is the greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century IMHO. It's a crazy statement. Was Mozart the world's greatest composer of his era? He'll yeah! The farther we get away from that time the more clearly we see the immensity of his talent. Few would argue with the above assessment. Everytime I write "IMHO" after BandMaid is the greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century I feel like a liar. IMHO my ass! IMHO water is wet. BandMaid rules right now. 66 years old here big prog rock fan and classic rock fan!The future will prove us right. New sub here! Welcome Home newly minted Maidiac!

[@BigMikeReactions]

Appreciate that. I can see the potential & I can’t believe I’m just starting. There catalog is dense AF!!! Thank you

[@happyfreightdawg]

And… …another Maidiac is born! Welcome po (you will figure out that significance)! “Puzzle”, both live and acoustic versions will showcase Saiki’s talent!

[@DougguoD]

4:32 🚿 👏🏽😄 16:20 OK, I do get that 🎵🎤🗣 16:59 They're using tiny guitars built just for them 😇 17:28 They're VERY showy ☄ which for a stage performance methinks is a great asset 🙌🏽 it is a SHOW after all 🏟 18:07 From what I've seen KZbin is pretty haphazard with copyright enforcement for reactors - though, some time ago (the BabyMetal era comes to mind) Japanese acts had quite stringent management and it was hard for reactors to keep those up 🔇 I do still see some vids where there's no sound 'cause... 18:51Miku kinda forced herself to learn guitar 'cause rhythm guitar needed and Saiki wouldn't ❌😄 Band Maid has 3 virtuosos, and these instrumentals obviously highlight them, though less so Akane 'cause I guess the staticness of a drum kit 🤔 So I think Miku's really here again, in a supporting role and thus less featured 🎬 Band leaders often want to steal the attention so kudos to her for not 👏🏽 Everyone fits in so well in Band Maid, not a particularly common occurrence for bands togeather for 10 years⏳ 22:12 Iowa Groupie Stomp - that's actually on KZbin 👀✅ Band Maid has a number of instrumental only MVs 🎶 This was fun, thanks 👍🏽

[@TlanImass]

Shambles, Rinne, Warning! All music videos. Regarding Miku-chan, most of the time, you rarely hear her guitar as she plays the rhythm so when you do hear it, sometimes it's in unison with Kanami-san. You'll mostly hear her singing the backup.

[@gush44]

Great reaction . Wait till you hear an older song Band-Maid Real Existence live . Put om your seat belt .

[@stevenclark7600]

MİKE,can i just say ,what a refreshing and enjoyable reaction you have done for this song,a proper in depth reaction,with your thoughts,thankyou,you will,i promise enjoy your Band Maid journey,you have my sub thankyou.

[@stealthcabbie1336]

Now you know what Kanami is capable of........

[@paulpetersen879]

MISA, the barefoot assassin on bass.

[@BigMikeReactions]

I like that!

[@himbo754]

"From Now On" is my favourite Band-Maid song (Kanami's guitar sings). It is Kanami's magnum opus, alongside "Black Hole". That said, if you like rap, try "Influencer" where Saiki does a little bit of rapping, and I am sure others will suggest more. You might like "Hate?", an intense break-up song featuring a great duel between Misa and Kanami.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank you! I forgot to write it down. Hate? Sounds good too! Black hole sun was insanely great! Thank you & yes… this was suppose to be more of a rap channel digging into independent or under the radar rap. I was a huge beat maker in the 90’s but I decided to let the community drive my path. So it basically went REN>>>The Warning >>> BAND-MAID. Throw in a couple over 70 yr old OG gangsta rappers & thats this channel. I know, crazy but it worked. Thanks again for the suggestions👊🤘👍

[@olaflangness2907]

Zemaitis Guitars have been making a couple of Miku Kobato signature guitars since 2021. Miku learned guitar from Kanami when she moved to backup singer, so her band would have a better vocal and guitar sound. Just yesterday, Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars released a limited edition (only 200) of their Kanami Tōno signature guitar. Kanami is the composer, with Miku doing most of the lyrics. That said, it all is a collaboration with input from Saiki, Misa, and Akane tweaking the composition and lyrics to optimize their performance both in the studio and live.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank you for this!! I am fascinated by these 4. I ❤️ how one met one who knew one and another. It’s the natural evolution of a successful band! Seriously though, I love hearing stuff like this. Makes me feel invested. Appreciate the insight & comment

[@topographic1973ify]

Watch NO GOD live from their online concert several years ago or HATE? live from Yokohama Arena if you really want to see how good Misa is.

[@ALAN_COX]

BigMike, it is great to see someone enjoying Band-Maid so much. I found them in 2017 while watching Babymetal videos. I watched their Shinkiba Studio Coast okyuji and was hooked instantly. I would suggest that you listen to Rinne (Reincarnation) for some agressive playing. Akane kills it on the double kick drum pedals.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank you for the suggestions. I’m assuming Babymetal is pretty good too? Been seeing their names in the comments a lot on these videos. Appreciate the support

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

Late to the party but had to comment. I love this band and your reactions are a great source of entertainment. I mean that sincerely. If you want to hear Saiki rap, here's a good one. influencer (Official Music Video)

[@BigMikeReactions]

I think someone else said that. Most definitely gotta check it out…💯% I appreciate you being entertained by me. These comments give me the confidence to be myself in front of the camera just turned up to 11. Can’t thank you & others for the support. Excited to watch the channel & community grow! 🙏👊🤘

[@britwill72jp]

Great reaction. Reminds me of the first time I heard their song. I guess a lot of Maidiacs recommend you to watch the documentary, but I suggest you to listen to their major/popular songs first. Because there are a lot of exciting solos, riffs and extended intro/outros. I think it's a shame to listen to these breathtaking things before listening to the song as a whole. BTW, I don't listen to speed/death metal either. I really don't like growling vocals.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Thank you!!! So happy you said that. I will for sure. Definitely would have hated missing out on reacting to tracks that are in the documentary so 🙏 so very much!!!👊👊🙌🤘🌺🌹🌷💐

[@wargrumnz3072]

🤣 Yeah they are fantastic. The only time I've seen them live (Aftershock 2022) they opened with this awesomeness. Utterly epic. Keep digging in. You will not be disappointed. Maybe try Puzzle, Moratorium, Bubble or Blooming.

[@BigMikeReactions]

Absolutely!! Thank you for those

[@Glenner7]

Your pronunciation of their names was better than most, actually...

[@BigMikeReactions]

Full disclosure… worked on it before recording 🤣 So excited for more! They are a breath of fresh air & such a deep catalog. Thank you for the comment

[@bobespirit2112]

Welcome Home, Big Mike! PO!🕊️ Next? - “Hate?” - OLV - more guitar & bass 🔥 - “Daydreaming” - a mid-tempo showing the softer side (w/ a surprise) - OMV - “Memorable” - a salute to the fans on the 2022 US Tpur - OMV - “Influencer” - OMV - Saiki can rap? That’ll give you a taste of the Maid’s versatility. Take care and rock on! 🎼🎸🥁🎤🌎🙌🏼😃✌🏼☮️

[@BigMikeReactions]

NICE!!!! Really appreciate this. It Blows my mind they are not more in the mainstream in the US!! They are not only talented BUT their charisma is on a different level. Such a surprise to me going on this journey with this channel just how much amazing talent goes under the radar! Thanks again

[@hernantapia2180]

BM has a lot of instrumentals songs and instrumental version of them regular songs. On set Don´t belong Without holding back Get to the top

[@BigMikeReactions]

Appreciate it & thank you

[@ichichu]

I would suggest you watch Play (Official Live Video) to get a small piece of what Miku has learned to do. Especially, when she started from absolutely ZERO experience when she founded Band-Maid. I also think if you want to hear Saiki show some of her range, you need to listen to Manners/Blackhole live or her acoustic version of Puzzle.

[@kanou8318]

KANAMIのギター MISAのベース AKANEのドラムSAIKIのボーカルが注目されますがドキュメンタリーで🌹MIKU🕊️のファンになる人多数。

[@Pelamaal]

You better pace yourself as you got about a hundred more killer songs to go, double that if you add all the LIVE versions. And they are always coming out with new stuff too. Watch the PRS interview with Kanami and Dani from THE WARNING and you learn Kanami practices about 4 hours a day and composes 4 hours a day. Few rockers I grew up watching still did that after success hit.

[@spaolozzi53]

You're not always aware of what Miku is doing, because she has grown into a great rhythm guitarist who read the brief. She is so solid in what she does, chugging away at the heart of everything that everyone else can be virtuosos. Whatever Kanami, Misa and Akane are doing, Miku has their back. When Kanami writes a song, she always writes Miku's part last; I don't think that that's because it's an afterthought, but because by then she can see what's missing.

[@BillHallisey]

Big Mike, Kanami does have one "speed metal" song that may blow your mind. I suggest you react to a two-fer music video by Band-Maid. "Manners/Black Hole", the official music video is a film that show the diversity of the band. "Manners" is a great bass-heavy funk groove and then "Black Hole" is a chaotic, frenetic speed metal song that makes you feel what it may be like to get pulled into a black hole. It's Band-Maid's fastest song at 220 beats per minute. It will leave you sweating! Afterward, just think of the difference between the two songs.

[@Greg-om2hb]

I think you’ll like SENSE (OMV).

[@BigMikeReactions]

On the list! Very popular recommendation. Thank you 🤘

[@phaeron]

Well, i think It's about time and overdue for me to also say ‘Hello' and greetings from Germany. 😉🙋🏻‍♂ Yep, the ladies of Band-Maid can kick you somewhere very deep with their music while smiling sweetly, but believe me, in the next breath, they can rip your heart out just as well. :) When it comes to hard rock, these ladies are at the very end of the food chain for me and quite a few of us. 🔥🤘🏻 If you continue on this wonderful journey, and for someone who appreciates good guitarists and bassists, I'll already give you a few names to keep in the back of your head for the future: Midori, Miyako, F Choppa Koga, Hal-Ca.... 😇 Be prepared for a few more WOW-moments, because there is no shortage of good musicians in Japan these days, and the following quote is no exaggeration: ↓ 😉 _____________________ _"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_ Band-Maid | Gacharic Spin | Lovebites | Nemophila | East of Eden | Hanabie | Asterism | Trident | NEK! | Hades | etc.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Mike, you pronounce Saiki's name like this, sigh kee. Hope that helps. 😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@johnsmathers190]

Miku just turned 33 a few days ago. She is the creator of the band.

[@BigMikeReactions]

I heard! She has come a long way! I’m so impressed with Misa as well. I’m a sucker for a hard bass line & she killed it on black hole!

[@me262talon2]

JJ Rocks

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@me262talon2 Not "THE" Talon? You know, "THE" Talon. I knew someone with that name once.🤔

[@dennisthemenace671]

Big Mike , Thanks for continuing down the BAND-MAID Pigeon hole , your doing fine with the names being only your 2nd BAIND-MAID , they use there instrumentals to give Saiki a break , also Miku has songs she sings to give Saiki a break , Song`s Domination official live or Hate ? official live , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , Go Vikings .

[@paulpetersen879]

Brother, if you want a smooth groove listen to Manners. Want a live version of a kick ass rock song check out Hate?. Metal track check out the mv Shambles. Hard to find a bad song by the Maids.

[@_JimS]

Glad you're healing up Mike, good on you. Kicking a Demon's ass is a great accomplishment....I'll be prayin' for ya. Whatever you do don't reacts to Band-Maid's "HATE?" LIVE....... you may never recover from that one......LOL! Here's you Official "Unofficial Band-Maid Members Cheat Sheet". I always remember things better once I "see" them as a visual reference. Band-Maid Is: *Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee or Ah-kah-nay) -Drums, Nickname: “Ah-chan” and "Gorilla" because she eats lots of bananas for her stamina and is a BEAST on drums. Lost her "little hat" back in 2018....a sad day indeed....you'll find out about the hat the more you get into them.. *MISA (Mee-sah) - Bass Guitar, Nickname: "The Barefoot Assassin" MISA always performs barefoot as she states she likes to feel Akane’s kick drum through her feet, and just murders that bass. *Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) - Lead Guitar/Genius Songwriter, Nickname: "Mincho" “Kanamincho” ……Miku’s guitar Sensei. Kanami is the driving force behind Band-Maid as she challenges the girls to be the best and pull out the God given talent they never knew they had in them. *Miku Kobato (Mee-koo) - Band-Maid Spokesperson/Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals…hardest working girl in music. Nickname: "Little Pigeon" (Miku’s surname means “Little Pigeon”) ....po! Getting caught up in Band-Maid means going down the “Pigeon Hole”…….. no rabbits here. Miku is a former Maid-Cafe employee and Japanese Idol. *Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) -Lead Vocals Nickname: "The Princess" “Si-chan”. I call Saiki "The Princess" but Miku is The Queen….. Saiki is Kanami’s “crush”......and Saiki just keeps getting prettier as the years move on.

[@sugaanessena3143]

💜💛❤(💙)💚 After yesterdays wonderful news, this had an even bigger impact on me. Kanami🥰 More Miku? Do Sayonakidori acoustic.

[@chakouyang2545]

React to another call "Onset"

[@dazedandconfused318]

Try 'Onset' live, another instrumental, particularly as you like Eddie Van Halen

[@Greish-esquire]

😁🤩🥰😍🕊👀🍻

[@johndoe-wt6sy]

How dramatic that you were led to this song by Steve Vai's words. There must be a reason why you memorized all of their Japanese names, which are probably difficult for you to pronounce. At the same time, there must be a similar reason why you don't feel any lack of enthusiasm for instrumental songs, even though Saiki's vocals are essential to the group. I think this has to do with the fact that Kanami, who can play guitar so well, is dedicated to improving the quality of the songs without becoming ridiculously technical. BAND-MAID has many other excellent songs, including instrumental songs. I hope you will continue to enjoy your BAND-MAID journey "from now on".😊 (Greets from Japan.)

[@stabehlphotography]

With your feelings about the skills for Misa and Kanami, I am a little concerned about your sanity if I were to recommend "Giovanni - White Room Instrumental" by Band-Maid. That one might just break you. You have been warned. From Now On is impressive but Giovanni, - that is just a whole different level from all of them

[@suzu6170]

なんか向いてないね