NEW BAND-MAID FAN REACTS TO influencer! - BAND-MAID REACTION

[@Davey-Boyd]

"Thrill" was a b-side! My favourite b-side is "Matchless Gum". Others include "Screaming" and "Corallium"

[@bandmaidfanATL]

It's a real tongue in cheek song lyrically. The first couple of verses and chorus is (imo) poking fun at how seriously influencers take themselves, but towrd the end BandMaid kinda says "but hey, we kinda do the same thing." A necessary evil, SM, it's all how you use it and to what ends.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

You know what is really funny tho, the people that actually listen to what influencers have to say.🤭

[@surfingasongwave]

​@@GaryHolloway-810 Of course they do! Everybody tries to influence other people ... kids try to influence their parents to let them stay up late and parents try to influence their kids to take their bath and go to bed. Teenagers try to influence their crush to go on a date with them, and advertisers try to influence consumers to buy their products. As @bandmaidfanATL says, it's how honest and open you are about what you're doing. I try to influence people on the internet to take Band-Maid seriously. Seriously.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Some Band-Maid B-Sides: Screaming - Unfair Game - Matchless Gum.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And "Hibana" he says nonchalantly in passing :)

[@Bodneyblue]

This track will always remind me of my first trip to Japan (from UK)..And in my second trip I actually visited this quarry!...YAY!!.....and....it's just a quarry....no MAID's....Booo!..hehehe!. Long May They Reign!👑

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And also what we'll do, Bodney, is buy a cheap drone, go back to Ishikiri Sanmyaku & recreate the "Influencer" vid. Or just shoot some cool sweeping fly by footage. And at some point you know we'll ended up crashing it into a slab of rock but that's inevitable.🤷‍♂️

[@Bodneyblue]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I'm not dressing as a MAID!!!😳😊

[@brunobryant4846]

Just a quarry no MAIDS 😂😂 I'll put an outfit on for you and Gary, won't be pretty but hey it's a Maidiacs duty 😀👍🍻🍻

[@omdtdz]

Thanks for reacting to BAND-MAID. I believe the video was shot at Maeyama Quarry .

[@motley22crue]

"Corallium" is a b-side to the single "Sense"... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ycfKWrhMmSeNk First time the lyrics were completely done by Saiki.

[@andersmorell5396]

Thank you for your reaction. As pointed out earlier, Corralium is a b-side, one of three songs on the single Sense. Too few reactions on that song in general, but not giving too much of a spoiler - no maidiac should go through life without listen to Corralium. Influencer is fantastic btw. Have fun! :)

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Filmed in a rock quarry in Ibaraki Prefecture in 98-degree temps.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Miku holds that final scream forever.

[@greylocke100]

8 measures, following Saiki holding it for 8 measures.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@greylocke100 Ok then so if we add the 8 measures to the other 8 that's 16 measures. And if we round that down by 1 to 15, then randomly × 15 by 54 it adds up to 810. Omg spooky maths.😯

[@johnstroup3868]

@@GaryHolloway-810 _ Nice. A little bit of time on our hands this week?

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@GaryHolloway-810 c'mon Gary you can do better than that probably... still made me nearly wet myself laughing tho.

[@roumiaou]

Have you heard Unleash yet ? Very positive & powerful.

[@stephenriggs8177]

Everybody flexes, here, and they still deliver an awesome song.

[@mae_mon]

You should react to their instrumental “without holding back”. This song was used in some parts of the doc series and I really really love this song.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

It's been Hunky Dory Days for USA, Mexico and Japan fans, that's for sure! As their 2023 10th Anniversary Concert series closes after they performed a whooping 70 of their over 120 superhit songs. And their big climax at the 17,000 seat Yokohama stadium in Nov 26 was unbelievable! A live Band-Maid experience is not to be missed, if at all possible! Thx, Ross!

[@Jonas_S_]

This was filmed at a rock quarry in the Ishikiri Mountains in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. If you have Google Earth this will take you to the location. 36°22'34.55" N 140°12'13.17"E 😎🤘

[@HaroMatsuRestarted]

BAND-MAID was the first to perform at the festival and all audience were asked to keep seated during the performance.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

This song is great live. I swear that Saiki & Miku seemed like they were trying to outdo the other with that one LONG note 😃

[@surfingasongwave]

"B" sides, eh? *"Unfair Game"* or *"Matchless Gum"* immediately come to mind. It is almost uncanny how practically all the "B" sides equal or outshine their "A" sides. I think they should put out a rarities album of "B" sides and bonus tracks and title it _"Besides."._ It would surpass a lot of other "best of" albums, maybe even their own! Here's a proposed track list. You can find most of these on their youtube channel, under "Releases," in the playlist for the individual single: Summer Drive Unfair Game Matchless Gum Onset (instrumental) Choose Me Screaming Hide-and-Seek Don't Be Long (instrumental) Smile Hibana Honey (MUCC cover) Youth

[@seorsamaclately4294]

Back in the day, Marillion released an album "B-Sides Themselves". One of my favourites by them.

[@Wirmish]

Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], JILUKA [Overkill, Lluvia, or Venom] _(Electro Gothic Metal Band),_ HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], and many many more...

[@Kazuya1008]

音楽的にも歌詞的にも視覚的にもBAND-MAIDは本当に素晴らしいし面白いです。 視覚的な部分といえば「influencer」は「Instagram」などで流れている皆が美しいと感じる場所を綺麗に加工した映像で見せていて、まさに曲名にぴったりなものになっていて興味深いです。

[@Kevin6059]

It was so different when it came out that I wasn't sure what I thought about it. That didn't last long - from Saiki's hip hop part all the way through the end is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

Best B-side ever: Corallium

[@BillHallisey]

I think "Influencer" is about social influencers on the internet. People whose lives (and financial rewards like endorsements) are determined by how popular they are and how long they can maintain that popularity. That is a sick world.

[@HaukWind1]

They don't "Give" Misa solo breaks, she "takes" them ...lol, nice reaction as always.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Tch😒 And there was me thinking it was a song about finding a cure for influenza.🤦‍♂️

[@charlescoleman4017]

🤣🤣🤣 . . . wait, it's not?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@charlescoleman4017 IKR, apparently not. I'm just as shocked as you.🤷‍♂️

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

influenzaer.

[@surfingasongwave]

So, what's the "hunky-dory day" bit in the chorus about? I am _so_ confused ...

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@surfingasongwave Well i always thought it was about discovering a handsome fish in Finding Nemo but it could just mean to have a really great day :)

[@waynebenedict5785]

This is a great song and video! I find it is distracting to try to watch the video and the lyrics at the same time, until several listens, anyway, as Band-Maid music is so intense, hard not to pay attention to the musicality first! I'll add to the "There are no "B" sides with Band-Maid, just more "A" side included with the title track! "Corallium" and "Hibana" are the other songs from the Sense ep, and both are fire! Yes, Kanami going full Mincho Mode in the solo! I also love the galloping drum beat in this song! And as always, MISA, MISA, MISA! The vocals are next level too!

[@Random-221]

Band-Maid doesn’t really have ‘B’ Sides, they’re all ‘A’s😅. Most of their B sides are better than the A’s. Corallium would be a good B side from their “Sense” single. There’s a great live version out there recently performed at Eggman, a venue they played frequented during their early years.

[@GlennWH26]

Before this song I didn't know I needed a Saiki rap song- but I do, I really do.

[@greylocke100]

The one most important thing about the Ladies of Band-Maid and their music that most of us appreciate them for, is the fact that they serve the SONG, not their egos. I don't know how many songs I've heard where it's the instrumentalists and the lead singer basically masturbating musically "PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!!", that Band-Maid serving the SONG!!! is so groundbreaking and enjoyable. I've found that many if not most of the Japanese bands I have found through listening to Band-Maid are the same. They serve the SONG, not their EGO.

[@charlescoleman4017]

Have you checked out "Take Me Higher" from Just Bring It or "Flying High from Conqueror? I don't think there are videos for them, but they are just straight up great rock songs. Give them a listen just for your own enjoyment even if you don't react to them.

[@VegetaRabbit]

MISA! MISA! MISA!

[@zer0tzer0]

The Hold 'Em refers to Miku being a big Poker player. She cam in second in a televised Japanese Texas Hold 'Em Competition.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! "B" sides for me hmmmm "Spark", "Unfair Game", "Screaming" and "Play"

[@travistucker3719]

Corralium and Hibana are next level :)

[@K.H.D710]

One of the reasons I love this song is that all five Maids are well featured. About the lyrics of this song, Miku consulted Saiki and Akane for some ideas. Saiki suggested Miku writes about an influencer on social media. Saiki said "Aren't you familiar with this topic because you started TikTok?"

[@boyzyu]

Band-Maid fans, there's a nasty troll going around impersonating me and other people and he's posting unsavory comments in your reaction(s) using these fake accounts. I'm not sure which reaction(s) he posted in but I was told he did. Just note that this is my authentic account without the extra "." at the end or whatever changes that troll made to disguise. I know he impersonated at least one other person - @ChadTheDragonLord . Please be vigilante, don't let the troll win

[@saikisfang9339]

Ohrenje just dropped another Band-Maid video and you might want check it out.

[@charlescoleman4017]

If you have Band Maid Prime, they have a great video on the making of this video. It was very hot that day, about 98F! Yikes!

[@scuppernog1]

I love everything about this song. Normally it’s Misa, Akane and Kanami that do it for me. This time though I freaking love the vocals!

[@bryandevito5120]

You like melodic flow? Try Hide and Seek. Saiki’s OG flow track.

[@Kevin6059]

And as for B sides, they tend to be even better than the A sides - which of course are great!

[@_DriveTime]

IMO The most underrated song in their entire catalog is hide-and-seek. It's not only a B-side to Glory, but the song is unlisted (probably an error), so it's hard to find on YT. I'll bet you get comments from fans that they've never heard it before. The link is (audio only) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jILKfqKOr8ial68

[@Davey-Boyd]

It's a great track. It's listed on my copy of "Glory" though. The worst printing error was missing MISA as a member of the band on the first pressing of the "Unseen World" limited edition album (and on the promo posters)! She is not mentioned on it anywhere!

[@glenkelley6799]

From an interview, Saiki asked Miku to write a song (lyrics) about the negative impact on young women in social media, some of the lyrics are poking fun and some of serious. You'll get more detailed info from other posts. Also, on the day this was filmed the temperature was around 100F (37C).

[@AaronationX]

A couple of recommendations for you that I have always liked are “Time” from Just Bring It album (Miku singing) and “ORDER” from Brand New MAID album.

[@cygnetseven]

There is an ultra deep cut from the Maids that is ofter overlooked. It is a cover of a song from Genshin Impact and it is also a cover of a traditional song that you will recognize instantly. (no spoilers) Also it is an instrumental. Here is a link, it is not on their account. It is called Dawn Winery Theme. PS After the second refrain MISA gets into her attack crouch and all hell breaks loose. LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36VdoyspsqHmqs

[@thisismadness6962]

Yep, I can't read the lyrics on the first try. I read the subtitles the third or forth time a watch the video.

[@johnstroup3868]

It took two listens for me to fully get into the music, because it, at first, seemed a little out of their norm. I'm all in now. They do a stellar job of gently mocking people who develop fake personalities to present as a social media presence but understand that there are good things about it as well. They don't take themselves too seriously, they just make their case and crank out the logical extension of the rock 'n' roll that I grew up with in the '70s and '80's.

[@trfatman]

A great B side would be music video "The Dragon Cries".

[@MusicMike747]

Meh, I’m with you on the lyrics. Subtitles just take my mind off the music. Treat Saiki’s voice as the fifth instrument and enjoy the full experience. Lyrics are available for reading afterwards. I agree the video is stunning. The cameras, makeup and lighting really do justice to the beauty of the Maids here, in my opinion. It was shot at the Inada Mikageishi (granite) quarry. Here are the GPS coordinates for your exploration: 36.37576 / 140.20353 Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, in the Ishikiri mountains. What’s next? Hehe. I’ve seen all your reactions so far and I’m absolutely gobsmacked that you haven’t seen “Puzzle” yet. Live, 2023, Tokyo Garden Theater. There is also a 2018 acoustic performance by Saiki and Kanami, if you think you’re up for a double-feature. ❤🎉 🤘🏽

[@phaeron]

For me at least, it's very noticeable that many of the Japanese bands give all their members the opportunity to shine. I guess it has to do with their mentality which affects everything from songwriting to mixing studio or live tracks. Admittedly, B-M's live recordings in particular have been sometimes a bit of a mess, but even these recordings are still better than almost anything you get here in the West. At least in my opinion. 🤷🏻‍♂ _____________________ _"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.

[@StoneShards]

Yeah, I don't pay attention to the lyrics, either. From the lyrics I've read, Miku's mind seems an inhospitable place. 🤗

[@chrisegbertky]

If you want to get into it do what we do. Get the lyrics from Google. Stop the tape. Read the lyrics. OR Read the lyrics first then watch the video. You're a very good reactor but it takes very little effort and would really please us viewers I think. This was a little disappointing.

[@K-RossReacts]

Hey dude! Appreciate the feedback. So on my channel, you may notice I don't pause, there's a few reasons for this. I just can't enjoy music when pausing, music needs to be experienced all in one for me. So you're not the first to suggest this and you won't be the last, so hopefully with what I say next, answers why I personally don't really 'react' to lyrics. 1) Just simply, while I like lyrics, they are one of the last of many, many reasons why I love music. I love music (on it's most basic level) is for the sounds, whether they be from a voice or an instrument. 2) I actually have tried all the different ways you suggested in the past and it just didn't work sadly. I got attacked in the comments everytime I did it because I got the lyrics wrong (I'm not the best interpreter of lyrics). So you can imagine, when I don't have too much of an interest into going into lyrics (most of the time, there are exceptions), and then get attacked for trying something. It really put me off doing it again. 3) This one is more technical, I screen-record separately from watching on all reactions, so pausing would be a nightmare. I watch all the content on my TV. 4) So I moderate and read EVERY comment that comes through on my channel. I would much rather read about (which I do), what the lyrics or song's meaning is or theories from YOU GUYS than try and fail on camera haha. Hope that has answered why I do videos the way I do. Thanks for being respectful with your feedback, not everyone takes that approach. Much Love, Ross x

[@surfingasongwave]

@@K-RossReacts I played in the orchestra for a college production of "Don Giovanni." Imagine my surprise when I found out it's about John, who killed his one-night stands' father, and _literally goes to hell for it!_ AND the audience thought it was funny ... Thanks for what you do!

[@shirato39]

@@K-RossReacts It's okay, just listen without stopping. Even Japanese people can't grasp the meaning the first time. I can see the trend, but it may differ depending on your interpretation. Even if you display and load only the lyrics, there is a possibility that you will fall under Miku's magic.