Is Band-Maid Better Live? Band Teacher's Analysis of Freedom Live

Is Band-Maid Better Live? Band Teacher's Analysis of Freedom Live
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[@bobcieslinski]

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[@reconbbs360]

From my experience being at 2 Band-Maid concerts, their live sound beats the hell out of their studio sound. Absolutely amazing live musicians.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I hope to experience that myself one day.

[@mikeat2637]

I've seen them 3 times and and I agree 1000%. I'm an old fart who has been following rock since late 1950's and they are without a doubt a real throwback to those great days of rock from the early 60's through the end of the 1970's, especially the dead-stop endings, which very few bands do today. And the other thing that is a throwback is their instrumentals, which were a staple of early 1960's rock and then little-by-little they disappeared. A lot of bands back then started their sets with an instrumental. They are the best on the planet right now.

[@theodorereph8971]

You forgot to mention how much fun it's to attend a concert. One large community of wonderful people

[@reconbbs360]

Omajini time and their MC is outstanding!@@theodorereph8971

[@user-fl9jd4jo5h]

@@mikeat2637 It is sometimes said that ``Rock was born in America, grew in England, and was perfected in Japan.'' There are many wonderful groups in Japan that are world-class and are still active today. Bandmaid, Love Bites, Nemophila, and many others. A typical male group is One OK Rock. Another unique group is YOASOBI, which has recently been in the spotlight around the world. Please check it out and have a look.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

A real feel good song. This is from their earlier days, and while not written by them, they certainly make it theirs. Yes, the instrumentation is top notch, but the vocal harmonies between Saiki and Miku are also outstanding.

[@bobcieslinski]

Great comments! This was an awesome song. I loved it.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

@@bobcieslinski You should take a few minutes and listen to the studio version. It not only gives you a feel for Saiki's pre VC surgery voice, but there is also a nice little guitar harmony at the end of the solo ala Skynyrd.

[@bobcieslinski]

@@bandmaidfanATLI didn’t know she had surgery.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

@@bobcieslinski yes, she had vocal chords polyp surgery in 2017. Scary time, but it all worked out for the best.

[@greylocke100]

Don't forget this is one of the first songs that Miku wrote the lyrics for. I think that is one of the reasons why the Ladies play it at every concert.

[@BillHallisey]

Bob, Band Maid is the most joyful band I have ever seen in my life! I have seen them in live concerts twice and everyone in the audience enjoys the experience. The live to perform in front of a live audience and interactions with us truly make the experience.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for the info Bill!

[@dcola123]

I second this. It was the most 'Fun' concert I have ever been to.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

There are 75M domestic workers in the world & 76% of them are female maids. Well there's only 1 BAND-MAID in the world & they're 100% awesome women :)

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

This makes me feel like I’m slacking by not employing a female maid.

[@philproffitt8363]

Yeah, this Band of Maids V2.0 worked out well. The earlier attempt...Not so well... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHi2gpZoqtp3pLssi=m8bQ5wOHrqUDDIQL

[@brunobryant4846]

Count me in the remaining percentage GH, anything to support these amazing Rock Goddesses 👍🍻

[@bandmaidfanATL]

​@@philproffitt8363 oh my.....I had no idea this existed......oh no...not good.....

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤙🏽 💯% correct

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Happiest drummer ever! ♥

[@ShikataGaNai100]

I'd call it a tie between Akane and Senri Kawaguchi...two ladies who brought smiles to their drum kit.

[@Graad]

Haruna from Lovebites is always smiling too ! :D

[@manrayma]

if you watch closely you will see Akane stick her tongue out at MISA and Saiki. happy! happy!

[@tk72231968]

So glad you got back to Band-Maid Bob👍👍. I love this version and the wonderful drum solo. Akane maybe nicknamed "Gorilla" because she eats bananas to keep her energy up...but she is pure muppet Animal on those drums. I still can't get over how talented every woman in this band is.

[@bobcieslinski]

lol I loved animal growing up must be why I love Akane’s playing.

[@charleslatora5750]

Akane + drums = Happy😊

[@MusicMike747]

We got lucky in the Charlotte Okyu-ji and got “Freedom!” Completely leveled up in a live setting. Band Maid often outperforms studio tracks and this is no exception. Akane’s disco beat during the chorus adds that extra layer of fun to this song. But her drum solo segment wasn’t included 😢 I really hope you get to see them live on their next world tour. Let nothing stand in your way. We are incredibly lucky to be living during the Maids’ rise to World Domination. They may be too big for the small clubs; however, they do enjoy the intimacy of it; perhaps they will hit a few small venues on their journey 🍀

[@bobcieslinski]

I’m hoping to see them next time. 🤞

[@Glenner7]

Yes, Akane's drum solos are pretty rare, but fantastic when they do come. She did the most charismatic and fun drum solo I've ever seen at their Yokohama Arena 10th Anniversary show last November (BluRay coming out in March).

[@schelin1447]

Great song and a nice reaction! MISA's basically doing a bass solo throughout the whole song! She's amazing!

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Did you notice Miku and kanami on the side of the stage hooting and hollering for Akane during her drum solo. How many bands do that for each other???

[@bobcieslinski]

Not many.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

I've always felt the Saiki's vocals really take flight in the acoustic and slower songs especially her performance at Yokohama arena of Choose me was a thing of beauty.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And you're absolutely right. You know what would be awesome, Saiki on piano & Miku on acoustic singing a duet.😮

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@@GaryHolloway-810 The possibilities are endless.

[@johancoetser906]

Second that but add Kanami on back up vocals

[@tonygriffin_]

Always thought you'd enjoy this one! There's a treat for Band-Maid fans over on Ohrenje's YT channel, with a review of their recent Yokohama concert, including 25 minutes of superb footage including highlights of Akane's solos and the amazing sight of Miku playing a solo guitar intro to Influencer where she shows off her shredding skills. Plus lots more. I've ordered my dvd of the gig but have to wait until its March release to enjoy the 33 song, 3.5 hour set!

[@bobcieslinski]

Wow sounds pretty cool. Thanks Tony!

[@Parker--]

Yes, the thing I too love about Kanami's solos are that they're not difficult for the sake of being difficult; they always fit melodically. It's about what sounds best; something talented guitarists and songwriters often forget.

[@figuerio1]

!!!GOODISM¡¡¡ Greetings from Argentina

[@tcntad87]

Band-maid is such an awesome band, never cease to amaze us!

[@kennogawa6638]

One of the few songs where Akane gets a solo.

[@Parker--]

It's insane it's been this long since you started following Band-Maid and only now got to Freedom Live and Akane's kickass solo!

[@thisismadness6962]

Thanks Bob for another great reaction. Good point about Saiki. Her sense of timing and rhythm is key to her versatility. She has trained her voice to do pretty much what she wants, and she naturally knows how to use time to generate the dynamics that make her a far better singer than her voice alone would allow.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Saiki is definitely the queen but Akane will always have the throne.

[@Davey-Boyd]

I see what you did there!

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@@Davey-Boyd A drummer would definitely know 🤔😁😁

[@JamesJames-iy6vx]

You HAVE to check out their acoustic live versions of Puzzle and Anemone (both sung back to back) from their concert in Zepp, Tokyo way back in 2018. Stripped down versions of the original songs with Saiki just being accompanied by Kanami on acoustic guitar. I believe you've already reviewed the live full version of Puzzle several months back. Perhaps follow up with a listen of the MV version of Anemone to get a sense of the song. THEN, thereafter, react to the said 2018 Zepp Tokyo songs mentioned above. You won't regret it.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks James I’ll add those ones.

[@allenhuling598]

I definitely prefer them Live, it's obvious to me how much they feed off the crowd participation and I totally think it enhances the performance as a whole! I always appreciate that you make the effort to memorize all the band members, very honoring to them! Great song and comments....cheers Bob!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Allen!

[@rRobR]

I have heard several reactors who used to play in a band say, if we had a drummer like that when i played we might have gone somewhere

[@bobcieslinski]

True they make the band go

[@Skarmo.]

I'd like to be a girl playing with Band-Maid. They always seem to have so much fun on stage.

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Because Miku insisted on "My Way! My Way! My Way!", we now have the greatest live rock band on the planet.

[@bobcieslinski]

They sure are.

[@grantnealon5101]

Welcome back Bob.. It's been a while.. Great reaction as usual.; Such a cool song and video. Must have been an awesome show... Check out Real existence Live.. It Rocks.. Best wishes as always from France...

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Grant! Thanks man!

[@grantnealon5101]

@@bobcieslinski You are welcome Bob, thank you.

[@grantnealon5101]

@@bobcieslinski Hey bob, you have a scammer who has copied your page and logo and is asking me to direct message you (him) I chevked out his version of your page and there is no content? Check it out on this comment thread and best report it before soe one falls for it.I just have. Have a great day..

[@chrisegbertky]

Always appreciate your reactions good sir! 👍

[@bobcieslinski]

I appreciate that

[@bocatampere]

Saviours of Rock! 10 years of Greatness 🔥🤘❤️

[@M.S8166]

Akane's technique that Jimmy Page fell in love with！

[@waynebenedict5785]

A fun song, and then add in Akane's drum solo, and it's dang near perfection! Kanami's solo is stellar!

[@guygourley2411]

Nice to hear a nice drum solo! Recently heard one from Haruna but it seemed restrained. BM has really developed. Miku has strengthened her vocals and is a fairly proficient rhythm player now. Nice toe tapper song for sure!

[@bobcieslinski]

You said it on all of it. I love this one Guy. Super fun.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Yeah, Haruna’s solo felt weird. It wasn’t bad or anything, just not at all what I expected. The drummer I want to hear do a solo is Fumiya from Unlucky Morpheus.

[@guygourley2411]

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu I’m definitely up for one from him, he’s ferocious!

[@mrz80]

Akane is such a gas to watch. She looks like she's having the absolute time of her life up there!

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I think this is the most relatable bass part I’ve heard from the maids. By that I mean it’s the closest to something I would play. Usually MISA has all these runs that I would never think to put into a song, but this one is fairly restrained.

[@bobcieslinski]

I hear ya. I feel the same way.

[@ericifune5543]

If you ever saw them live, you'd know the answer to your question, especially in Japan. I've seen them three times in the States and three in Japan.

[@bobcieslinski]

I’m hoping to see them live one day Eric.

[@frankandre4385]

Thanks for another fine reaction Bob ! This was my intro to Band Maid back in '21. I was hesitant to click on it as I thought " They look ridiculous and probably don't even play their own instruments". Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. I was hit with a joyous and melodic freight train of nostalgic sounding magnificence ! I've been smitten ever since ! Akane is the one who started it all, as it was a drumming channel that gave me that first glimpse of musical perfection !

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Frank!

[@maleemaverick488]

The SMILE is the best part of her drumming

[@phaeron]

Not too light, not too heavy, just the right mix for damn good 4 1/2 minutes. And that smile from Akane while she treats her drum kit as if it owes her money is and remains unparalleled. 🤭🤘🏻 _____________________ _"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_ 🔥🤘🏻 ※ Band-Maid ※ Gacharic Spin ※ Lovebites ※ Nemophila ※ East of Eden ※ Hanabie ※ Asterism ※ Trident ※ etc.

[@bocatampere]

Kanami is such a genius composing these songs. Imo..She is 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. Love them all of course 🔥🤘❤️🇫🇮

[@throwaway9389]

According to the wiki page for "Brand New Maid" the songwriter is Ichiro Iguchi. Lyrics by Kobato. This album also features "Alone," the first song of theirs that appears on an album.

[@bocatampere]

@@throwaway9389 wrong words from me.. Ment to be generally 😅👍

[@DragonPhlyy]

Hey man just a heads up that Nemophila also just released a brand new album and thier new song Ama Te Ras (has a video out) is def worth checking out!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@JuanSan66]

This is one of those rare bands where one of their greatest strengths is the balance between their songwriting mastery and the live performance. They have commented on many occasions that they compose keeping in mind how it will sound live. Thanks Bob!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Juan!

[@user-mr6by6kh2k]

This is some called the super TAIKO-MATSURI！very Fantastic！

[@maidsandmuses]

Akane's and Kanami's solos are phenomenal of course, but it is the _transition_ between the two solos that always gets me (from about 5:58 to 6:06 in this reaction video); still one of the best transitions between two solos I have ever heard; so incredibly tastefully executed.

[@bobcieslinski]

They really are amazing.

[@turnbull832]

I think you would really like "ling tosite sigure" and "the oral cigarettes" too. They have some good variety and are insanely talented.

[@topographic1973ify]

The one thing that has always separated Band Maid from the rest of the groups as far as I'm concerned is the songwriting. They're excellent musicians but the song structures and arrangements are excellent. Other bands are good but Band Maid for me is like a cross between the Beatles, Queen and Led Zeppelin all rolled into one to create a hybrid entity. There's not other group like them. I'm 72, my father had a Master's Degree in music and my mother a Batchelor's (only because she didn't take her final boards) and I grew up with Classical and Dixieland Jazz and all kinds of rock and prog rock over the years and Band Maid is the first group since Yes that has fired me up to the levels of enjoyment I feel now listening to them. Yes, I've played a number of traditional instruments as has every member of my family. I can really empathize with the music and yes, they're tremendous live. I have all their albums and videos too except for the acoustic set that I missed out on and am still cursing myself over.

[@dexterplant778]

Sitting in a bus stop in 2016, still wandering through the music desert I had been lost in for a couple decades, an odd suggestion came and it was the oasis I had been searching for. The song was Thrill, and of course from Band Maid, I'm not lying when I say it changed my life, I once again felt hope musically, since that time I have consumed everything that I could that's Band Maid, it's because of them that I listen to Japanese rock/metal ladies exclusively now, many you have highlighted on your channel, I had the ultimate pleasure of seeing them live on Aug 11th 2023, the first live show I had seen in over 25 years, and yes they are even better live than imaginable, I've seen everything related to rock thru out my 63 years, and they are at the very top number one spot, if the chance is ever afforded me to see them again, I will endure the extreme physical pain once again and be there, if you have the chance, you must also treat yourself to the greatest show on earth.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Dexter for the awesome story and comments. I can’t wait for that day too. Take care my friend.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

The Maids performing one of their (two) most performed songs: Freedom and Real Existence. But the Maids in this MV are pure perfection, aren't they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their playing... their story... and their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure, imo! Thanks Bob, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thank Tom! You summed it up well.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@bobcieslinski 🙏

[@AK-tv6bo]

これぞhardROCKER、素晴らしいですね。

[@haggaisimon7748]

Immediately like for Bob. Not for other guys today who are so “busy” with “other” groups as if they do exist😊😅

[@andersmorell5396]

Thank you for your reaction. Freedom is not a song that I return to that often but I enjoy it every time I do. This live video is something special though, like pure happiness condensed right out of the air and flowing from the scene. Are they really better live? I assume here that in concerns KZbin material, being at a real live show is always something else. Live they have the chance to add more good stuff to the music, like with this performance. When it comes to production it is, in my layman view, a little back and forth between live and studio as well as video. I think of Band Maid studio work as sometimes, far from always, slightly over produced and that the balance between the instruments, in some cases, are not always fully serving the idea of the composition. For example I find the baseline in Manners much more clear in the online live than on the MV, I still love the MV but when I could compare the two I rather think of the online live as how it should sound. However, the sound from some live videos are not always the best either. So I don't think everything available is better live, some songs are not available live, with good quality, and sometimes the production isn't better, it depends on which case. When it comes to MVs like Blooming, Warning, Afterlife or Influencer just to mention a few; they certainly have an artistic value as such beside the music. Have fun! :)

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks for thr great comments!

[@KittyKarenpoo]

Go back to the 7:04 spot and just listen to the super-tasteful bass work for 25 seconds. Largely ignored in favor of the more complicated stuff, but a complete change in structure created by Misa's amazingly wise choices.

[@ichinov]

🤘🤘🤘

[@exploringthemusicaluniverse]

Is there a definitive list for song credits for Band-Maid?

[@bobcieslinski]

Not sure

[@779piano]

Please Bob!!!! Dimash and Plácido Domingo, please!!!!

[@bobcieslinski]

I just saw that yesterday and I out it on my list.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@user-ld9bu9rl5e]

Akane Ichiban Sugoi .🤘🎀🥁

[@mikeat2637]

There is no question in anyone's minds that Band Maid is a dish best served LIVE !!!!! Their live shows are just not shows, they are the total experience of Band Maid. Freedom is one of my favorite songs of theirs, especially the drum solo. It is the best structured drum solo written into the body of the song specifically that I have ever seen. Akane's sheer joy is so evident on her face that it pumps you up even more. And the way the drum solo seamlessly melds into the next section is exquisite and shows how well the group works together. And to top it all, Akane also acts as the bandleader, keeping everyone on time. I know her nickname is Gorilla, and is well deserved, but in my mind she is the High Priestess of the Temple of the Perfect Fill, lol. And when I watch this drum solo, I am struck by how much she makes me think of videos I've seen of Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, two legendary drummers who share billing at the top of the list. I was lucky enough to see Buddy Rich play with Doc Sevrinsen's Band almost 60 years ago and the resemblance in style is uncanny. Keep up the great reactions !!! Thanks a lot for your hard work and input.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Mike!

[@haggaisimon7748]

Professionals understand that Band Maid never goes into technicalities but musicianship instead is the main focus.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@danmolnar402]

Band-Maid = win

[@lewissmith4123]

The ladies love to have fun with this song, they can probably play it with their eyes closed. One fun fact is that in the previous concert Miku got her lines wrong and in this clip Kanami kneels down in front of the prompter blocking the lyrics from Miku's view lol ! In one of their covid online streams they used this song to go off stage and walk around the crew. It certainly is their fun song and what a great drum solo and transition to the guitar solo, it's sounds simple but it is so effective. Thanks Bob !

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Lewis!

[@Davey-Boyd]

True, but there is no prompter behind Kanami (it wouldn't be any use there anyway, how would she read it?). Kanami was just sitting on the stage riser mocking Miku. Miku doesn't use a prompter for lyrics as such, but she often has am i-pad on her mic stand for the setlist tunings and for when she needs to speak in English.

[@greylocke100]

@@Davey-Boyd If I remember the translation of the commentary by the Ladies for this concert, Miku said Kanami sat on her monitor wedge she uses for hearing her direct vocals in addition to her IEM's. During Akane's solo Miku and Kanami both sat on the wedge while they cheered Akane on. But Miku couldn't hear her vocal mix because Kanami was blocking it.

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@greylocke100 That makes sense, I thought she was sat on the stage riser. I forgot about monitor wedges entirely as they now use in ear monitors ('on ear' for Saiki though). Cheers!

[@greylocke100]

@@Davey-Boyd Even with IEM's they still use Wedges for vocals. At least Saiki and Miku do. I don't see wedges by Kanami or MISA, but Miku and Saiki always have at least 1 wedge by them. Saiki in particular likes to put her foot on them.

[@RobinC63]

This concert was, as a whole, great. The only downside, as this has been mentioned by many, is that Kanami should have been louder in the post-production videos. Akane has an electric fan beside her which isn’t surprising at all. It makes her hair stick out but I like to think that she’s putting out so much energy she creates her own static field! 😅 When Miku is singing her solo part Kanami is kneeling and smiling at her. From what I’ve heard about a previous concert Miku messed up the lyrics so Kanami was giving her a nod of approval here. 😊 Misa does so many cool lines in this song but then again, she always does. One other thing about her is the way her rig is set up even when she plays up on the fretboard she has a full tone. One thing I’d like to add Bob, is that you take time to respond to comments here on YT and it is greatly appreciated. What I’ve witnessed is that more and more channels stop doing it when they start up Discord, Patreon, or other social media platforms. I don’t have the mental energy to follow so many other platforms and I live on a fixed income so donating is just a reality for me. So thank you! 🙏 Hope you’ll get a chance to check on the newly put together super-group East Of Eden.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Robin! I appreciate it.

[@_JimS]

Band-Maid is great in both respects. Their studio recordings are just as great as their LIVE performances .... IMHO. Please don't make it a competition as your title implies .

[@npmushead6543]

In my humble opinion, I think the reason why their live performances are often said to be better than studio recordings is because they usually perform lives after studio recordings. Even after a song is written, they try to improve it each time they play it, so newer performances are always better. On the other hand, live performances are literally realistic, but the recording conditions are not perfect, as the venue and mixing conditions can vary, and there are some mistakes and problems, and the sound may not be as crisp as it should be. However, for listeners, they often improve enough to overcome this, so live performances are often better, and if the imperfections of a live recording cannot be compensated for, then a studio recording would be better, I think.

[@_JimS]

@@npmushead6543 I get what you're saying, as so many say the same thing. What I don't get is why is it a competition at all. It's Band-Maid so what does it matter studio or LIVE.

[@bobcieslinski]

No competition. Just a question. I have not seen them live yet.

[@npmushead6543]

@@_JimS I see, I've always felt a little disappointed that some people have decided that BAND-MAID's live performances are better than MVs even before listening to them....I didn't notice there were comments similar to mine 😅 I know that people have different tastes and perspectives, and they are just saying which one they like better, so I understand that perspective makes them want to compete. (It's like which song is your favorite = there is no correct answer) In my case, each version has its good points (= things I like), and I try to get something out of both😁

[@_JimS]

@@npmushead6543 We're on the same page. How about "list your top ten Band-Maid songs"....ouch! Or "here's my list of top ten greatest guitarist of all time" Ummmm "all time" is still going on there sparky.

[@k3w1b3an5]

Freedom >>>>>> Domination... Fite Me.

[@ranger_a6953]

Miku shows who the stage boss is when she signals the last time though and the end of the song with a raised fist.

[@MichaelNolen]

They are not better Live, but they are much more fun when viewed Live.

[@sugaanessena3143]

Great one as usually. One of the happiest songs there is. Akane's smile😍🥲 Why not try some acoustics? Like Sayonakidori. Or a "White Room" video: Whitout Holding Back

[@bobcieslinski]

Great suggestion!

[@sugaanessena3143]

​@@bobcieslinski Did you send me a message?