Irish Singer Reacts To BAND-MAID / Warning!

[@ClodaghKate]

What song should I react to next?! Every week I will be choosing one of your song suggestions from my Pot of Gold! Just chip in & include your song suggestion! Here’s a link to my Pot of Gold - paypal.me/pools/c/8v1pWTFksq 🤍🤍🤍

[@dennismayo4307]

All of them , Namaste ❤

[@triquivijate]

I discovered Band-maid while searching for a Japanese band to use as a template for a writing project. I clicked on their MV of "Dice' And from then on I was hooked. And I mean hooked. like crack cocaine hooked. TBH I've not listened to a band so much or for so long without getting a little tired... But not so with these ladies. Always something challenging, exciting, fresh, new, yet familiar in every song. My wife and kids proibably think I'm crazy, but a day without Band Maid is like a day without sunshine.

[@zelbinian]

Same. I've hardly listened to anything else in the past 6 months and I seem to show no sign of slowing. This is my desert island band for sure.

[@Prober61]

Same here.

[@StoveLad]

my friend me too i've had unseen world in my CD player in my car for the past month. ive been listening to band maid for little under a year this is the only plus side to 2020 for me

[@cembor]

You really need to get a feel for their live performances. That is where this band TRULY shines. They are first and foremost a live band. Check out their video for Freedom on the official channel from February 14 last year. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. :) I found Band-Main via a friend on Facebook who is into J-Rock. He posted their video for Thrill and I was IMMEDIATELY caught under Miku's magic spell; MOE, MOE, KYUN, KYUN! (You'll have to find a video of Miku's spell time to get that.) I flew from the east coast of the US for ONE NIGHT just to see Band-Maid play for one night in Los Angeles in 2018. I have never, ever done that for any band. That's how much this band has grabbed a hold of me. Then for their 2019 US Tour they were playing 5 dates in 3 cities (initially, they added a late 5th show after I booked airfare). For 2019 I followed the band from NYC, to Dallas, to Los Angeles. I saw all but one of their shows in the US for that 2019 tour. It was worth every single penny. The Band-Maid community is awesome, so many cool and diverse people just sharing a love of great music! Who knows, maybe we'll meet at a Band-Maid show one day? LOL. Keep up the great work!

[@iDEATH]

I'm feeling rather envious all of a sudden...

[@crabuki1273]

@@iDEATH #Same

[@traxiii]

I found "Thrill" first too and I don't remember how, I was just looking for something new, but I watched about 50 of their videos that first night. I too fell in love with Miku first, she set the hook, but Akane beating the heck out of the drums with that huge, gorgeous smile, just reeled me in for good, wow! It was a month or two before their last L.A. show, but I didn't hear about it until too late and I could kick myself for not finding them a couple months earlier. I love all of them now and all for different reasons, they are all so amazing in their own ways and when they get together, BOOM! BAND-MAID just KICKS @SS!

[@dpm1057]

Onset (insturmental) from that show is also incredible

[@1947dd]

It was my brother , he spent years trying to get me to listen to them. Last January, he finally did and I been hooked ever since. I am so looking forward to when touring starts hapenning again and they come to the states.

[@crabuki1273]

You owe the boy a drink or 20.

[@mintomacco]

That circus style melody is their signature concert opening kind of jingle. And warning is the album opening track.

[@lordofentropy]

A Japanese maid-themed band with women only in their 20s is the best rock band in the world today, and I absolutely love it. They already have made an amazing legacy. If they were to stop right now, you could look at their body of work and just say "damn that's amazing." People will be listening to it years from now. But given their youth, dedication to each other, their craft, and the band, they could easily have decades to make wonderful music that just keeps getting better.

[@triquivijate]

In a few years time, we'll look back at these ladies, and be ranking them among the greatest *influencers* in rock music. - not the most popular or comercially sucessful, maybe...... but certainly putting a huge marker down for bands to follow. - Like the Beatles, the Ramones, Nirvana, U2, Queen, the Who, Led Zep, and many more.....

[@lordofentropy]

@@triquivijate Indeed, I agree 100%

[@weilima9316]

This MV was a premiere and the band members actually joined in. A fan picked up the members’ messages on the live chat and translated them. Very cute. MISA はじまった！/ It started! Akane やばーーーーーーー鳥肌！！！ / Dooooope, Goosebumps!!! Saiki 車かっけー / Cool cars Akane この日の撮影は大雨でした / hit by a heavy rain on the day lol Miku ずぶぬれっぽ / got soaked to the skin po Miku あああああああ / Ahhhhhh MISA さむかったな～ / I remember it was cold Kanami みんちょちゃ高所恐怖症ですが頑張りました!!!!! / Mincho-cha has a fear of heights but I did it!!!!! Miku わかんないっぽ / I don't see it po Miku かなみちゃーん / Kanami-chaaaan MISA 車に乗ったよ！ / I got on the car! Akane 安全ベルトつけて車乗ってドラム叩いたよ！！！！！ / I put a safety belt on and played drum on the car Miku 車上はさむそうっぽ / It looks cold on the car MISA 背骨痛かったよ / I had pain in my back Kanami 寒くてすごく寒かった！ / It was cold and so cold! Kanami みんちょちゃ！くるよ！！ / Mincho-cha! It's coming!! Saiki かなみちゃーーーーーーん！！！ / Kanami-chaaaaan!!! Akane かなみぃぃぃぃぃぃ！！！！！ / Kanamiiiiii!!!!! Kanami みんちょちゃ高所恐怖症ですがギターひきました!! / Mincho-cha has a fear of heights but I played guitar!! Akane ギターソロかっこ良すぎ！！！！ / The guitar solo is so cool!!!! Miku みんちょ / Mincho BANDMAID YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Saiki [smily+v-sign emoticon] Kanami さいんちゃんしゅてき！ / Sai-chan splendido! MISA くるぞ笑！！！！ / Incoming lol!!!! Miku 映画みたいでしょっぽ！？ / Like a movie po!? Kanami わあああああああああああ / Wahhhhhhhhh Miku きますっぽお / It is coming poo Akane 大爆発キターーーー / A huge explosion detonateeeeeeed Miku ばーん！！ / Baaaang!! MISA あつかったな～～～ / The heat you know Kanami ほんとに爆発しましたよ～～ / it really got exploded Akane これはCGじゃないからね / This is not a computer graphics Miku ちなみにがちばくはつっぽ / BTW a real explosion po Kanami ふおおおお / Fooooo Kanami んごおおおおおおお / NGooooooo MISA ひゃああああい / Hyaaaai Miku 一瞬だけ暖かかったっぽ / It was warm for a sec po Akane さいこーーーーー！！！！！！！ / Feel so goooood!!!!!!! Saiki [>_< emoticon*3] MISA しもやけになった！ / I got chilblained! Kanami ちゃんちゃんっ(｀・ω・´)ノ / Ta-dah　 BANDMAID THANK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Miku 最高に大変な撮影でしたっぽ / It was the hardest shooting po MISA ありがとう / Thank you MISA ばいばい / bye-bye BANDMAID Please tweet with #bandmaid Miku THANK YOU KURUPPO

[@patron40silver]

GIRL POWER turned up to 11. BAND-MAID ROCKS!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! Anybody that has been to see Band-maid live KNEW as soon as they heard the "Maid Waltz" (opening music) that the Band were entering the stage and about to Kick you in the Face.

[@Bloosee]

I discovered Band Maid about 3-4 years ago, I have no idea how I found them, maybe I saw their music video for Thrill or something. They really are not the same band that they were back then, same members but they are operating on a whole different level at this point.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

They are in progress.........

[@thunderchild7137]

Very easy when you have 5 thoroughbreds from the start. All you have to do is let them run!

[@nem447]

_Everything you need to know about _*_'Band-Maid'_*_ is onstage!....Just sayin'._ _Chur from NZL._

[@sceif]

I was watching some Baby Metal videos over the course of a month a two about this time last year and although I liked most of the more popular ones a lot as I explored more the songs just resonated less and less with me. I've never been a metal music lover so it might be just that. Band Maid thumbnails were quite frequent on the side so I decided to click on "Thrill" one day. Best decision ever, I enjoyed it enough to where I would try "Dice" MV next. The intro to that song made me pause, remove my headphones and take breather. I realized I had a favorite band, one that plays MY type of music. Listen to them and reactions to them on a daily basis to reduce stress and just make me smile. I hadn't bought any type of musical media or merch in probably two decades. I have every album, 3 T-shirts and even a mask I wear to work to help spread the word. I have vacation time at the ready whenever concerts begin again and I WILL see them live!

[@fastskipper777]

"Warning" is the first song on their brand new album and the music box jingle is their typical signature music that they play as an intro openings of their live shows. They always use that type of music when starting their concerts.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

To their fans, Band-Maid is the best hard rock band in the world! The rest just haven't heard of them yet. In seven years, I have only found a couple of people (reactors) who don't think Band-Maid is anything but unbelievable. It's just 99.99% of future fans have never heard of them, which is s l o w l y changing. Thanks for covering Band-Maid, Kate.

[@shanesk6657]

KZbin suggested them live at Shibuya Cube. A friend of mine in Tokyo kept taking about them but I never looked at them as I thought it wasn’t serious. How wrong I was. They are my favourite band right now! Their albums are amazing, live, they are next level

[@darkchiron]

I can't recall exactly, but I believe I found Band-Maid from watching a reactor I like check them out. From there I searched around and found more of it, and got myself hooked. I've been listening to them a little over a year. Unfortunately, some of those live performances you could find on KZbin are no longer around (got removed for being from one of their live concert DVDs). But now they're putting more and more stuff up on their official channel, so everyone can still have a ton of good music to listen to. I think these ladies show intense love of their music and dedication to each other and to their fans. They've stated several times that the lock downs over the last year are difficult for them because they love performing for the fans so much. And the fans love to hear them. It feels like they're not some 'holier-than-thou' rock stars with massive egos. They know without the fans they wouldn't be where they are, and the fans know they are some of the greatest musicians out there.

[@paulread5218]

what sold me on Band Maid was after seeing a live clip, Domination live 2020. Insane !

[@brettmarlar4154]

I love the way thus video was shot. Blending 1970's style car chase, with the apocalyptic Mad Max visuals! Blends nicely with the defiant nature of the lyrics as to how they won't be pushed into a box. How they're going to do what they want and we can either come along for the ride or be left behind. It would take too long to tell the full story of how I found them. I couldn't pick a favorite song of theirs. Mostly due to their constantly upping the ante, and crushing it. I have favorite moments for each member within songs, and some songs are stronger than others (like with any band), but even their "weaker" songs are very well written and masterfully performed.

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

5:07 “...no holding back!” They literally have an instrumental titled Without Holding Back that’s only because been played live with no official video. And it kicks more arse than a donkey!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@zelbinian]

I first discovered Band-Maid about 7 months ago, shortly after discovering Babymetal. I forget what it was exactly that lead to me checking out Babymetal but, I did it. And I didn't make it too far down the fox hole before I encountered a flock of pigeons (read: Band-Maid fans). (The two fan groups overlap quite a bit, you see, and are awesome about piggybacking on each other.) I was keen to learn more about other awesome Japanese groups so I was like why not? I watched the Domination MV, was floored, watched Thrill MV, was floored AGAIN, watched Domination live... and then I was absolutely hooked. Babymetal turned out to be a fling (don't worry, we still text) but Band-Maid is love for life. Btw, you are way overdue for watching a live performance. You think you love them now? Watch Domination (live) or Wonderland (live) and you won't be able to believe what you're feeling.

[@junnimura8382]

I followed the same path 2 years ago and still love both bands! 🦊🕊

[@stonefaction]

Subscribed now - enjoy your reactions to BAND-MAID. Discovered them on here last March while watching BabyMetal videos. Watched Domination (live) and was blown away. Bought the albums on iTunes that night. Then a week later decided I needed actual copies of the albums (and singles - except the first one which is very expensive now) and bought the lot. Got the live DVD and a ton of merchandise since (more on the way soon) and have been trying to convince the world to listen to this band ever since. Not a day has gone by since then that I haven't listened to them, or watched a reaction video (now part of my daily routine to see what 'new' folk think of them). No band has ever grabbed my attention and held it to the same extent they have in all the time I've been listening to music (including Radiohead or Pearl Jam - 2 previous big favourites) and they made 2020/21 bearable.

[@ethangospodareck]

I love having a reactor who gives proper respect to the vocals. Preciate you!

[@StoveLad]

I first heard about these ladies about 4 months ago from another reaction channel 2 rocking granny. I listen to Thrill and was intrigued the. I listened to Freedom (live 2020) and was hooked Akane became my favorite drummer (previously the people that held that spot are Danny Carey and Neil pert)lol I gave up cigarettes a few months ago and replaced that addiction with Band Maid. I am so thankful to reaction channels exposing me to music I would of never listen too. They are starting to get big and branch out Band Maid has joined Live Nation. They are also going to be making a appearance on a upcoming netflix original movie call Kate.

[@ClodaghKate]

Ah, that’s awesome! I can’t believe the upcoming movie has the same name as me, Kate!! 😊❤️

[@sidneysilva4610]

this style at the beginning is just the way they always start live shows

[@iDEATH]

I just finished listening to the full album a little before this (my physical copy arrived from Japan this afternoon), and it's all just excellent. I'm not a musician or anything, but I've been a music fan my whole life (big thing in our house growing up) and I'm 47 now. I simply can't get over how incredibly talented these five women are. A band this good is just lightning in a bottle. I first came across them in the same way I've seen many others mention: youtube recommendation. I dismissed them at first, just "cute, but I'm not into J-pop", but the recommendation kept popping up so finally I said to myself, "Oh, alright, damn it! Fine!" and clicked. My socks? Blown right the eff off. That was just about a year ago, sometime in late January 2020. Picking a favourite song is a tough one. I think it's basically whichever I listened to last with BAND-MAID. Emotionally, though, I have to say Freedom (especially the live version from Feb 14, 2020) stands out. It's pretty simple and straight forward, but man, it makes me happy!

[@deltaalphanorth5104]

Kanami (lead guitar) said on her Insta. that she was scared to be up on the ca, but, you never know it looking at the video. what a ducking hero and constant professional.

[@Medley3000]

4:05 And Saiki has a sympathetic laugh. She can really laugh out loud with her whole body. Then she sounds like a super villain in a James Bond movie. Great! She also doesn't raise her pitch when she is speaking normally like other Japanese women do because they think it makes them cute. The other band members describe her as "tsundere" (because that she wears all black on stage and has a blue flower in her hair) . Some fans call her "Ice-Queen" " Tsundere: A Japanese term for a character development process that depicts a character with a personality who is initially polarized warm/soft, cold, temperamental, hotheaded (and sometimes even hostile) before gradually showing a warmer, friendlier side over time." [from Wikipedia]

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! i first Heard/Saw Band-Maid in about July 2016 Real Existence MV also watched Thrill MV, but at the time I was obsessed with BabyMetal so I only listened to the MV's as they where released, THEN on the 4th March 2018 10 seconds into Dice and I was Hooked, Bought their Back catalogue of Albums and a couple of the singles, finally Flew from Melbourne Australia to LA United States (8000 miles) to see them LIVE in Sep/Oct 2019 walked out of the first Okyu-ji (band-Maid Show) a jibbering Fanboy Maidiac.

[@russ_henry]

Don’t forget that all the new videos have English subtitles now! Click the ‘CC’ for translations! Glad to see you enjoying them, they are special!

[@luizhenriquevidal6786]

Hi, I think a good sequence for you now are the songs from the concert on 2020-feb.14th,. - Domination, Play and Freedom... The best way to feel their energy playing live. Greetings from Brazil!

[@dandyprime5338]

I knew about BAND-MAID's existence for a long time, but I never checked them out until their videos kept being recommend in my KZbin feed. So I checked out their song "Endless Story" and I was very much enjoying it, but was still unsure. Then I checked out basically every music video they had and I fell in love and they are one of my favorite bands now. Their song "Blooming" was my favorite, but this song has now taken that place I think. Also, you should check out Unlucky Morpheus and their song "Black Pentagram" if you want some more Japanese music, but with a little more edge. ;)

[@tmt7265]

I love your reactions. Just watching you react to Band Maid and their great music makes my day. Add your accent and it just gets better. Thank you from Ohio

[@user-junsei]

I enjoy watching your BAND-MAID reaction every time. There are many other live videos, so please take a reaction. from Japan

[@CheshireDemonX]

The KZbin algorithm suggested Band-Maid to me with the song Real Existence about 4 or 5 years ago. I listened to it and was instantly hooked. Devoured their entire catalog that was available, bought each album as it was released, and watch every new video that drops the day it comes out. I'm a 40-year old rock and metalhead and Band-Maid is legitimately one of the best bands I know today. Just keep going on their songs, and I cannot recommend their Live material enough. They have such great onstage chemistry.

[@xagorvangard]

This song pack so much intensity. They try to throw you off with that intro then BAM! Hits you hard and fast with those guitar riffs and insane drumming and never let up. Such a banger of a song. Love the Kanami solo especially how it was shot in the video with that smoky orange backdrop. Awesome scene. This album does not disappoint. With just the first three release in "After Life', "Manners", and now "Warning!", it's shaping up to be an awesome album. But, then again we can't expect anything less from Band-Maid at this point. These ladies are the hottest rock band in the world and they are on fire! 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulpetersen879]

Domination live is absolutely killer. These girls rip live. They were built for the stage!

[@snowdog5895]

I found Band Maid through reaction channels. I kept seeing their name pop up on various channels and got curious enough one day to click on one. Play and Take me higher were the two songs that first grabbed my attention, then I heard Onset 🤯🤯🤯 My personal favorite has been "Secret my lips" it just has everything I love about Band Maid rolled into one song! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@Dtagcity]

I think its time you check out their live performances next as they’re even better live. My best recommendation would be “Wonderland” or “Domination” live. They’re both available on their official youtube channel.

[@prutgardin666]

I was a bit worried, because those outfits seem highly flammable ;) hehe

[@Bodneyblue]

They are such delightful ladies when not on stage....and at times as mad as a box of frogs!......But they are Pure Fun!

[@Space_Ranger]

Nothing wrong being a Band-Maid rection channel! lol I hope you try out some more of their earlier stuff too. Their catalog of fantastic songs goes back years! Of the ones they have done videos of, there's not a single one I don't like, if not love!

[@michaelmiller3842]

Clodagh, you really need to watch a few of their live videos and see their energy and how much they thrive on a crowd !

[@philproffitt8363]

The only positive thing from the friggin lock-down last year: spent tons of time on YT...some video with perky looking maids suggested...what was I gonna do? (a compass usually points north) Impressed with that 'Thrill' video...great sound. Next I fell into the 'Domination' Live video...well my bread was buttered...done...Assimilated...'We Are Madiac'. Kate!! You'll get no peace until you react to a Live vid...I'd say go where the fun is...'Freedom' Live. Happiest band...happier drummer.

[@Mikupigeon]

You are right, they are a TEAM!

[@kurniaa13]

Yes. You're right. They're A-TEAM!

[@r1ckNz]

I learned about BAND-MAID on KZbin recommendations around 2 years ago. Japan have so many amazing female singers on the rock/metal scene. There are some really worth to listen to. - Fuki is a legend in the japanese metal scene. You can listen to her in Unlucky Morpheus (I recommend their official live video for "Knight of Sword) or Doll$boxx (try the MV for "Shout Down"). - Ikkyu Nakajima from tricot (try the song "右脳左脳") have a great voice, I love listening to her. - Azul/Regan. She have a different stage name for each band. Azul for Zettai Club that sadly disbanded some months ago (try the song "夢幻大スリラー") and Regan for SAISEIGA, her new band (listen to "GO ON!"). - Mayu. She was the vocalist from Lipstick but now is singing for NEMOPHILA. They're pretty new but great (watch their MV for "Raitei"). I would like to mention some others, like Yui Itsuki from Yousei Teikoku, Eye from Mary's Blood, Asami from LOVEBITES and many others. But this is a good start - if you're interested, of course.

[@maurormatos]

Band-Maid is my favorite. Subscribed!

[@teeToYobareta]

BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Official Live Video) and BAND-MAID / Wonderland (Official Live Video) are great songs too :)

[@myeckwaters]

You haven't heard all the sides of Band-Maid yet. Check out the music video for "Bubble" which sounds very different, and yet, still clearly Band-Maid.

[@NeRoMaximoff]

I first heard of them years ago on youtube. I basically typed in "Best Japanese female bands" and Band Maid caught my attention. Since then I've subscribed to their channel and wait for their awesome videos. I listen to them daily, doesn't matter if I hear the same song over and over.

[@ethangospodareck]

Welcome to the family. Glad to have you.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

I found Band-Maid on the right side when listening to K-Rock, Rolling Quartz, an all girl Korean Rock band. After a few months I finally clicked on the link to Thrill by Band-Maid. I didn't know what to expect, but they are my favorite band now and I have all their records. Cant' wait to go to Japan to see them live on home soil at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo.

[@ten50four59]

i stumbled onto thrill when it came up in suggested column in about 2017 while watching kpop vids mixed with babymetal. i grew up a total metalhead and never imagined a group like band maid would grab me by the neck like they have. they are now the abso fav, even supplanting (almost feel bad for admitting this) slayer as the tip of the iceberg. suffice to say, if the bill & ted movies were reality, band maid would be wyld stallyns. that's just how phenomenal they are

[@patchristian9174]

An Irish singer who listens to band maid, I'm gonna listen to your songs too., Much respect 👍🤘♥️

[@dexterplant778]

Band Maid for best rock album, album of the year Grammy's, accept nothing less world!

[@flushtheglobalists7962]

I saw a thumbnail for " THRILL" and took a chance....glad I did!!!

[@fernandonovo6149]

Lol.....that first musical bit is the new version of something called "The Maid's Waltz" ..usually at the start of each "serving" (show) the ladies play "The Waltz" to their fans delight.....in this case it also appears first on the album Unseen World" as Warning! Is the first song! Enjoyed your reaction.....Peace and Respect from 🇨🇦 PS - they usually compose their "Waltz" and have changed version over the years! I honestly don't know how many version that they have?

[@MoopOwO]

I found bandmaid while just scrolling twitter one day. It was a "retweet your favorite band" account that posted snippets of music videos from certain bands and a lot of them were very recognizable, early 2000s rock bands, stuff like sum41 and simple plan and papa roach, but there was a tweet for real existence by bandmaid. I was confused because i recognized every other band and figured bandmaid must also be popular and ive just never heard of them, so i watched the video and was immediately in love. The only japanese music i really knew at the time was babymetal who i was into much more for the instrumentals than the singing, but bandmaid took it to a new level with amazing instrumentals and a good mix of english in their songs. It led me down a very, very deep rabbit hole and now theyre just by far my favorite band

[@mlm5150]

The best thing, they are just as good Live as they are recorded. If not better. The energy level they bring is astounding. You should absolutely check out some of their live performances!

[@tonylekas3041]

Thanks Kate, hardcore indeed, these ladies flat out rock. How I found Band-Maid? You Tube > Baby Metal > Band-Maid>Band-Maid>Band-Maid Hooked by the gap. Stayed for the musicianship. Two and a half years in and loving it. Alone is my favorite track. Tie between Akane and Kanami for favorite Maid. See you next time.

[@snakewhisperer1]

Love your Band Maid reactions and have subscribed. You asked about becoming a fan. Almost seven years ago, I was a big fan of another all female hard rock/metal band from Sweden: "Crucified Barbara" (they've since disbanded). I was watching their videos when Band Maid's debut music video, "Thrill", popped up in my feed. I saw the thumbnail of these little Japanese girls dressed in maid outfits and thought: "What the hell?" I clicked on the video, and that changed to: "Hell yeah!" I've been a fan ever since. Speaking of which, I'd recommend reacting to "Thrill" if you'd like to see where it all began. But whichever you choose to react to next, I look forward to it! Le Gra!

[@dannyjarrell9625]

Seen them do Freedom live two weeks ago. And been hooked ever since. Hope to see them in concert

[@dpm1057]

It was a long road for me to find Band Maid. Long story short, a video that included a guy dressed in samurai armor doing extreme things on a pogo stick (like 4 meters in the air) set to music led me to Wagakki Band (definitely worth a look)...after I got into them Band Maid showed up in my suggested videos... those ladies are amazing!

[@falkarios2944]

A good way to pronounce Saiki's name is (Sigh-key). Love these reactions, looking forward to more.

[@iichikun8189]

Saiki pronounce is just Saiki No English/western pronunciation

[@falkarios2944]

@@iichikun8189 "Sigh key" and "Saiki" are pronounced the same, I just used english words that she knows how to say.

[@robertlawrence2609]

If you are pronouncing it as a two syllable word, it's incorrect. There is never more than one vowel per syllable in Japanese. Saiki is three syllables... Sa-i-ki. Native Japanese speakers and fluent speakers talk fast, which makes words sound like syllables are run together and sometimes like vowels aren't being pronounced.

[@mgrzx3367]

Keep it short. Ok I got to BAND-MAID after one song my Momoiro Clover Z, and some BABYMETAL. Then youtube fed me a BAND-MAID video. I thought, sounds silly. OMFG was I knocked off my chair. I think the first song was "Dice" or "Play". Sell the house, sell the kids, I'm never coming back. Love your responses. I'm amazed I can have the same reaction as a little kid. Arigato Kate.

[@squaresphere]

I think I found them in 2019 just surfing around youtube. I honestly don't even know what song was the first song I heard but my favorite short journey I recommend to people just getting into Band Maid is to watch their Thrill MV, this was their "break out" song BUT it was early on when they formed and was written for them, THEN watch the Alone MV, this was the first song their label let them do that they wrote and arranged themselves. Just the energy difference between the two is STARK and shows the true beginning of the artistry unleashed. Favorite song? Yolo :D

[@kotarou-x]

5:06 Their new album has an instrumental song called "Without Holding Back". You are bang on about that.

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

well band maid sincea fan of them i hook already of thier music style and bass and guitar makes me smile..

[@FearlessCloud01]

I'm into Japanese stuff (learning Japanese currently). I found this group called "Stereopony" that I really liked (they got me hooked to rock), only to find out shortly afterwards that they got disbanded back in 2012. So, Band-Maid was just be desperately trying to find anything similar to quench my rock addiction... Naturally, I got hooked to them as well (even more than Stereopony) and they are now my go to rock band that I always keep coming back to if I feel like listening to good rock (I do follow other rock bands as well but, in the end, I always end up back here). Also, you can try looking into "vocaloids" if you feel like looking into more Japanese music...

[@davidnunyerbiz4060]

First song of theirs I heard was Alone. I’ve been hooked since. I definitely recommend watching that music video.

[@waynebenedict5785]

This is another masterpiece from Band Maid! I found them about a year and a half ago watching music videos and happened across Baby Metal. As I watched that mv, on the side suggestions I saw Band Maid, Thrill, and was hooked right away. I now have 5 cd's and two live concert DVD's and don't go a day without listening to them. Oh yes, I also have every KZbin video I could get from Band Maid! These ladies are a breath into a genre that was falling by the wayside, Hard Rock! I have been listening to rock music, mostly but not all, and I think Band Maid rates as one of the best ever, not just the best now, male or female! Glad I found them and am enjoying your journey down the Pigeon Hole, Po!

[@RolandTumble23]

I was watching reaction videos, mostly to Nightwish (who were also new to me when I started--and who I have NOT completely abandoned). About a month ago, my two favorite reactors suddenly started having a bunch of Band-Maid show up in their channels streams. I tried to resist--not forever, but just as a delay. I only lasted so long.... I think the first I watched was the MV for Dice, then Manners (or maybe the other way around), then live Freedom and Domination (don't remember which was first). Totally hooked by then. I'd really like to see a live version of Thrill--even though they didn't write it, it's just so CATCHY. I'm slowly working my way through the available-on-video catalog, while also eagerly seeking out first-time-hearing-them reactions (even if I know the song), A day without Band-Maid isn't worth getting up for.

[@Badllamah]

Band-Maid Auto... we definitely deliver (but there might be a couple of scratches...)

[@killinjoke2517]

More like burnt out cars!lol

[@Running-withscissors]

On live performances they have an instrumental that plays while they take the stage and this first track intro on the new Album seems like a nod to that.

[@増田仁-i9f]

You convinced me. I’ve subscribed this channel. I kinda relate you since a daughter of mine now lives in Dublin. Anyways, Band-Maid’s another live streaming is coming up on Thursday Feb. 11 starting at 5:00pm JPT. Tickets will be on sale from 12:00 on Saturday, Jan. 23 JPT via ZAIKO (zaiko.io). The cost is 3,500 Yen. But I have to tell you this. In this live streaming, they’re going to play approx. 20 songs you have probably not listened to. Then “first time listen reaction” will be…

[@Gavrev]

You're pronouncing her name correctly yep! Saiki's name is phonetically pronounced "sigh-ki". She's a serious singer to watch. When they first appeared her voice was very competent but a little under challenged. Her skill and craft since then has come on in leaps and bounds. If you like this, the album will take your head off. I just got it today and it's up there with the best stuff they've ever done, which for a band that can't do anything wrong is an achievement. I discovered Band Maid whilst looking for new Japanese material, being as in love with their culture as I am. The first music I got into from Japan were the compositions of Yoko Kanno, a wonderful artist who I came across through my love of anime - I noticed she was involved in a lot of stuff that I really loved - Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex and Cowboy Bebop (both series also involving another artist, an incredible Italian singer Ilaria Graziano), and between them and composer Kenji Kawai (who composed for the anime film versions of Ghost in the Shell and the all time classic horror film "The Ring") they got me into the Japanese music scene. From there I discovered j-rock girls "Scandal" and it was the search for more that brought me to Band Maid and another band which I recommend you check out if you haven't - Lovebites. Japan truly has the rock scene cornered as far as I'm concerned, and I know I'm, not alone in that assessment.

[@sjnix7044]

Saiki = Sigh - Key You picked four of the most diverse songs in the catalog. That was a nice mix there. This is the album opener and it just gut punches you. As for that intro, they have music like that as there stage entrance music. I fully expect this to be the first song in their set for a bit. At the very least an extended version of the opening part of this song. I found them very early on as far as KZbin is concerned. Early 2016 when Thrill started to gain traction but it was their third video "the non-fiction days" that made me a fan and they have become my favorite band in the world (and I've been listening to rock/metal since the 80s).

[@matttate9999]

I found out about Band-Maid after discovering Babymetal (which you should totally react to Babymetal Catch Me If You Can live from Budakon) which led me down the J-Rock rabbit, fox, and pigeon hole. There are so many great J-Rock bands. All unique and wonderful in their own way, but I have to say that Band-Maid is the best in Japan and also the world.

[@Kevin6059]

I'm going to recommend these songs, for a great mix of Saiki's vocals and great instrumentals. From their KZbin page: Domination live February 2020 Bubble MV (very under recognized by reaction channels) Choose me (my favorite feel good song) Wonderland (softer side and a Saiki showcase.) Real Existence live 2018 (just because it totally rocks) Honestly you can't go wrong with these ladies so you can also just close your eyes and pick one.

[@saifulnajmi951]

Without Holding Back - Band Maid (Instrumental) 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DougguoD]

1:43 Haha, I was just thinking that, and looked it up 🎄🎃

[@kiyoneg1580]

KANAMI is a genius. Even a genius is always trying hard to try new songs. Chinese character of her name means a wave of songs. Literally, she wakes up big wave of music all over the world.

[@UsedByMyOwn]

*without holding back...* *you* have to *play* the *dice* and feel the *freedom* of *domination* ... live!

[@sake_and_soju8382]

I discovered BAND-MAID in July of 2019 while having drinks at a tap - house in Bangkok after a Blackpink concert. Their Dice M/V came on while the live band took a break. I looked into them back at the hotel and haven't looked back since.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!!! 🤘🤘 When you're a band doing everything exceptionally right to the delight of your fans!!!!! Hmmmm. 😁❤✌

[@alangauthier1900]

You must watch Play Live on stage in shibuya tokyo. it will blow your socks off !

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Holy S*** that drumming speed of Akane at 9:20 to 9:30 that must be among the fastest i ve ever heard her play.

[@pak40l46]

'Sa-ee-key', in Japanese there are no silent letters although some are compressed so you barely hear them.

[@shinigamiwolfen]

う would like to have a word with you.

[@neilonaniet]

Exactly - people see things like "Yoroshiku onegai shimasu" written down, and then realise that half the vowels aren't even pronounced when you say it :-)

[@robertlawrence2609]

The vowels are pronounced, they're just spoken so fast that the untrained ear doesn't hear them. Like how Saiki's name sounds like it's two syllables, until you realize that in Japanese there is never more than one vowel per syllable, so it's actually three, just as mentioned above.

[@harmmiddeljans6468]

Think its easier to say that its like the English word psyche, same way pronounced.

[@shinigamiwolfen]

@@harmmiddeljans6468 Psyche is two syllables. Saiki is three.

[@yinxed]

FREEDOM

[@Toobeegort]

Iv'e said before and Ill say it again Band-Maid gives you what you didn't know you wanted, and now you want more.

[@ethangospodareck]

She gets it! My journey- I skipped over reactions to the for months. One day someone I follow had a reaction to either Blooming or Dice. I watched both and over the next few days I just kept sinking further into it. I literally listen to them every day and it's been well over a year now. Everything they do to keep in contact with fans let alone their skill from top to bottom... 🙌💕. If you want other videos and can't find them on KZbin, try bilibili.com. It's like an Asian KZbin. In general their live stuff is miles better. Also if you are interested, myself and @bandmaidnation are making a fan compilation video for Band-Maid as a thank you for everything they do especially in light of all their shows being canceled. All the details are on Instagram @bandmaidnation. Deadline is in a couple days but may get pushed further.

[@ravenhull]

When I hear the intro, I flash to their Domination concert intro.

[@scottavery2009]

You should check out some of their live videos they are even better live

[@ichi913]

SA*E*KI SA as in saxophone, E as in egg, KI as in king.....Hello from Japan!

[@sugoruyo]

These lasses don't mess around, they only have one setting... the live gigs when they tour for Unseen World will be insane, the album is an absolute banger.

[@franshendrix1404]

Only one thing to say: KAAA....NAAAA.....MIIIIN....CHOOOOOOOOO!!

[@alexsah8189]

I first found BAND-MAID on Spotify, I was listening to Babymetal and they popped up under the 'fans also listen to' section, Choose Me was the first song I listen to and I've been addicted ever since. My personal favourite song though is Freezer, its so good.

[@harmmiddeljans6468]

If I may suggest one song that is my favo, it's Gion-cho, though the group singing it is Band-Maiko. It is basically their alter ego band. Think they did it as a joke (not sure on that one tho) but it's them dressed as Maiko's (Geisha trainees). Best part of that song is that the lyrics are underneath (sub has to be on) in Romaji. And while listening to Saiki's clear singing, you basically get to learn to sing along with the song. Which is the fun part for us non Japanese speaking fans. I am now so far as to be able to sing most of the song myself in Japanese. So try that one, also it's different music from what you heard so far. So explore and enjoy :) Btw, us fans got to stick together, so I subscribed :)

[@Tsalagi56]

Hahaha! I love Band-Maid, too. 'Thrill' is the song (from an older album) and video that hooked me. If you want to do something fun and different, check out the Band-Maiko videos - a Band-Maid April Fool's joke that kinda became a real thing. I would suggest 'secret MAIKO lips'.

[@山田けいすけ-r4c]

I highly recommend "glory". That song is my favorite song of BAND-MAID songs.

[@Miraie93]

We girl taken over the rock genre today 🤪🤘