Metal Vocalist - BAND-MAID / Thrill (スリル) ( First Time Reaction )

First Time Listening To BAND-MAID and I LOVE how talented they all are! I would love to hear another song of theirs so please drop some suggestions in the Comments!
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[@patrickwest2288]

Without this song, there is no Band-Maid

[@patrickwest2288]

This video made me fall in love with this band. I found it on Facebook about 8 years ago 🤘

[@Lenco1582]

I've been learning about this music genre with your reaction videos. It's been a fun ride.

[@williamdejeffrio9701]

Yeah I fell in love with this band after hearing this song for the first time. They are really interesting and there's a lot more to them than you see on the surface.

[@TheJerm]

Literally, I can't recommend anything...ANYTHING more highly than The Maids. Choose whatever strikes your fancy. It doesn't matter. Band-Maid will take you for a RIDE. They are their own genre (seriously). Best, most complete band I've EVER seen. Thanks much, John! 🕊

[@ZippyThePinhead]

3 or 4 years ago this was the first video I watched by them, I sat slack jawed because I was NOT expecting what I saw. Being stunned I had to watch this several times over. Then I watched Real Existence, and was once again blown away.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, John. You are embarking on (along with many others - 158 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (124 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with over 40 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (Full concerts from the last two songs are on bandmaidprime.tokyo and DVD/BD/CD) And some of the better quality 2022 US tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s one of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  And by Wave Potter with their last 2022 US tour OKYU-JI concert in Chicago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGqllHmtj99mmcU If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 28 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 31 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 31 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 31 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 30 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2022 US tour just wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!!

[@larryrichards7836]

They say the sign of a great band is how they are live, these ladies are one of the best live bands I've heard so tight

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

I know this is a very, very late comment on this reaction but, you are right, there are those bass players who are originally guitarists who seek being in a worthy band. For example, Jimi Hendrix's English bass player "Noel Redding" was a guitarist who really wanted to make it as a front man guitarist. That said, Jimi's other bassist, Billy Cox, was a bass player - period.

[@waynetubr]

Thrill is about 10 years old now. The band has growen soooo, much since these days. BandMaid is the epitome of the Japanese culture, there are no stand out performers. Sometimes you see the bassist, MISA do a short solo, almost always Kanami will follow with a short guitar riff. Akane does a phenomenal drum solo in "Freedom." But they never try to out shine thier peers. Watch anything live and you will get blown away by thier talent. Further Miku, the secound vocalist did not know how to play a guitar at the time of this video. The band decided she looked odd standing there in the background alone while Siaki sang, so they gave her a guitar to "hold" Miku said if I'm going to hold a guitar. I'm going to learn to play one. She practiced 10 to 12 hours a day until she could match the talent level of band.

[@killiansred1000]

This is just a start. Many, many more to come.

[@MusicMike747]

Just hitting all your older reviews to catch up…and for what it’s worth, I began my career on bass, never played guitar until decades later. 😊

[@Raven-ey7mt]

Band-Maid members are: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Cluppo! No, no, no… CLUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 30 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 28 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!

[@marcostavinga4521]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid. Best Rock band in the world. Listen to them live and strap in for the ride of your life.

[@Maidiac88]

The greatest rock band in the world right now! I just had the distinct pleasure of seeing these ladies live a week ago in Chicago and they rocked! You have to see and hear them live to completely understand their overwhelming awesomeness. I recommend checking out any of their official live videos, but really any of their songs will showcase their immense talent. The live video most people recommend to new Band-Maid listeners is "Domination", but I also love "Freedom", "Real Existence", and "Onset". My favorite is probably "Puzzle" but there's no official video for it on KZbin although there is a great live video on Bilibili. I look forward to following your journey down the pigeon-hole Po!

[@Dan-mc7xg]

Live live live live! The only way! po!

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

Heh heh heh... welcome to the Bamd-Maid rabbit hole. MISA is the bass player, Akane on drums, Kanami on lead guitar, Saiki lead vocals, and Miku is the band's founder on guitar and vocals. If you are like many of us, every new song is a new favorite. Although they are much better live, the omv for Dice is a *gentle* next step. But really you can't go wrong with any of them. Some say Domination Live, but I think its better to work up to that. Buckle up, dude. It's gonna be a jourmey!

[@bryanhallman8183]

From here, I would suggest On Set, Warning, Domination, Dice, Play, Rinne, Afterlife, Daydreaming.

[@powbobs]

Funny enough that’s how MISA became a bass player too. In high school a friend’s band needed a bassist so she moved from guitar to bass. She’s an amazing bassist and the band knows it, so she’s featured on a lot of their songs.

[@R2robot]

They are such a breath of fresh air. So talented, zero egos. Watch their live interactions, their so kind to one another. They're even friends away from the band and often hang out together. Pretty unique for a band, IMO. Between Band Maid, Lovebites and BabyMetal, Japan is carrying the torch. Also, carry the torch from NA, are The Warning. 3 sisters from Mexico are amazing.

[@JoJo-es7tc]

Love bands maid

[@powbobs]

Saw them live in DC a few weeks ago. They are amazing live.

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid has been together about 10 years . "Thrill" is their first MV and they have really evolved from this point ! If you want to hear a killer bass solo check out " Onset " Live and for a epic guitar solo " Blooming " is the MV you need to watch ! More Maidiacs on the way ! Thanks Great Reaction btw Band-Maid just finished their US Tour most shows sold out =)

[@Ridth-one]

The song & video that saves band maid which almost ended & mexico saves them...most like & views are from mexico which explains how this band bond with the warning, another all female band from mexico, check them out as well!

[@jrhaney11]

Band-Maid is greatness with such amazing musicians and so many great songs, I don’t think they have even one bad song. A couple of my favorite songs to check out are Blooming, Moritorium, Rinne, Secret My Lips, Don’t You Tell Me (live version), Onset, Warning, Dice, Choose Me, Non Existent Days, and many more that are hard rocking catchy masterpieces!! I will enjoy your reactions to this amazing band of maids!

[@Robotboy-yw6pn]

Every single member is an amazing musician. I love how they put solos in every track so every member gets to shine. Amazing!

[@David-vz8ss]

Simply the best! Thank you Miku!

[@wave8359]

STILLLLL the best stage design/ lighting/presentation/ and costumes ! ...ever ! Wish they would do the red-and-white costumes again. And the stark all-white surroundings/backdrop fit wonderfully ! Cool, graphic, abstract, vivid. ----------------please repeat these visuals, Bandmaid !

[@paulsmith7062]

Check out their song Play live or Freedom live

[@paulpetersen879]

These girls are the real deal. Mega talented

[@outwest1014]

Their agency was going to disband them after this final recording, BUT the MV got 2 million views in 2 weeks on Facebook. Forcing a change in plans. Miku (rhythm guitar, lyricist , spoke's pigeon) founded the band in 2013, first recruit was Kanami,(lead Guitar, composer) followed by Akane (drums) and MISA (bass). It was then decided that Miku's voice was too soft to front a rock band so they tricked Saiki into joining the band. Also they needed a fuller sound so rather than getting another member Miku said she would learn to play the guitar only if Kanami would be her sensei. Oh, they call their maid costumes their Battle Armor!! 45% of the Facebook views were from the US and Europe and their biggest fan base today is the US and Europe. They have been touring in both since 2016 and just finished up their sold-out 13 city US tour and now are touring Japan with Guns and Roses. There're 200+ Rock/Metal bands in Japan with about half all female. Japan today is the creative center of rock/metal with most talented , skilled and professional musicians and singers anywhere. Next for Band Maid - "Freedom" live and "Influencer" official studio MV.

[@Homeskillet-mk6bj]

onset (Official Live Video) would be a great one to check out. It's one they only play live and it's an instrumental. Also, has another great bass solo! The Thrill video got me interested in Band-Maid, but onset made me a fan!

[@kevenbridges9433]

This was their breakout MV in 2014 . They have come a long way . Check out " From Now ON " from their current release Unleashed . Best hard rock band in the world currently.

[@edwardallen4051]

Domination LIVE is often the most recommended next step. Manners/Black Hole live double feature is great for demonstrating part of their range at least. Onset (instrumental) live or their latest instrumental From Now On shows off Kanami on lead that you only get short blasts of in their regular songs. Their catalogue is very deep, 120 or so songs and I haven't found a bad one yet.

[@robertalanfowler4287]

BAND-MAID / DOMINATION (Official Live Video) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k (they al get their "solos" :)

[@normanchipman9344]

Nice call on these ladies. Yes, the bassist crushes it. If you're still doing the kawaii metal thing, have you seen Babymetal? Look at headbanger, road to resistance, monochrome and itani

[@makmiskell3733]

Thanks John! Welcome to Band-Maid!

[@watcher2554]

MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantle of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@RudiTheMan]

Let's see how deep this channel go with this band,

[@stephenkalisz6495]

gotta go with domination then freedom next. also check out some lives from their just finished us tour

[@Marco-nu6dg]

This is a great band, Misa is a great bassplayer. Try also a Japanese women metalband called "Lovebites" their live song Holy War is very good.

[@zodak9999b]

Welcome to Japanese rock and metal. Band-Maid is absolutely killer, any of their live videos from their channel will show you their power. Some other groups to check out: Nemophila (Dissension is a good start), Mary's Blood (Marionette is a good one here), Lovebites (Holy War live), Aldious (Dominator live), Unlucky Morpheus (especially their 'Quadratum' instrumental covers sub-project from the non-vocalists). There are a ton more bands, too... I'm just scratching the upper crust.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

Hanabie are also really good, and quite unique

[@AMetalheadsPerspective]

Despite the video being older, 2014, and an easy song for them to play now this song goes hard live. Seen them live in Seattle and I cant describe in the comments how talented they are. Misa on bass to me is so unique in music today and a virtuoso on bass! You haven't seen nothing yet! The recent EP is killer, but really you cant go wrong with anything from them!!! Hope to see you back!!!

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

Hey man loved the reaction! Definately suggest domination live as your next look into the Maids, but all of their songs are amazing so you really can't go wrong. Live official vids are generally better but the studio stuff is obviously amazing as well.

[@aprilforgue]

Finally I was wondering if you would react to them. I suggested them after you first baby metal reaction. They are great musicians and live is always better.

[@fifis677]

Akane is a drum lord.

[@breakpack]

Oh boy, are you about to go on an amazing ride with BAND-MAID!! Enjoy the journey, you won't regret it!!! :) :)

[@hiawatha.g]

Yes, they were ahead of the curve. Not sure what you can even compare them to in American rock. They may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative. You are going to get a lot of suggestions. I'm subscribing just to see you dive into this rabbit hole. Problem is most of the links get taken down pretty fast. These are a bunch that are official or unlikely to come down. First, a little background on the girls: Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 28 years old MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 29 years old Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 30 years old Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 30 years old Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 31 years old Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo. Next, you have to listen to them live. They are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio. Freedom (Feb 14 2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk Domination (Feb 14 2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTUmqeYjcycnbc Onset (Instrumental-insane!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fVf2CglLqWZrc Daydreaming (slower ballad, gorgeous): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTEloihp66nr7s If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGWzoJmphr6qpJY

[@thisismadness6962]

So, that was a really early video, they've developed a lot since then. The second vocalist can now play the guitar she was simply holding,... and play pretty well. The lead guitar writes all their music now (not then) and the drummer has grown into a monster. The lead vocalist has taken lots of lessons and developed healthy technique, and the bass player, well she just gets better. Check out the live performance of Domination (Official Live Video) from their last concert before COVID. Also, the Blooming MV or my current favorite the From Now On MV (here's a link for it kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn_CqJpuiqatb6M ). They have dozens more on line.

[@JohnReavesLive]

ah thank you so much for the suggestion! I'd love to check those out and see how the rhythm guitarist has grown over the years, having a strong lead guitarist you can learn from is everything for another guitarist I love to see that!

[@kyles5513]

@@JohnReavesLive a good example of her skill now compared to then is a live video of their song Hate from last month.

[@SPERanger]

@@JohnReavesLive yes watching this video makes me smile to see miku the rhythm guitar/2nd vocalist barely doing anything with the guitar at the time of this video, to a few years becoming an amazing guitarist! Not to mention she writes most of the lyrics and does soooo much emcee work I don’t know how she has the energy at live shows

[@weldernick3750]

Just wait till you hear the music they make when they write their own music! This is simply the tip of the Iceberg… each member is truly a musician and it honestly feels like they were holding back pretty hard in this one!

[@martinlangstrom8036]

Blackhole is an amazing song showing their skills to the maximum😁👍 But there are so many great songs Dice, Play, Onset... yeah the list just goes on

[@bretcrooks4207]

Definitely check out the first track off their newest ep unleash the first track is called from now on n it’s a instrumental

[@JoFa876]

Check out Manners, Black Hole. Two great but very different songs. it really shows their skills and ability. Band-maid rocks! They are all soooo skilled!

[@charleslatora5750]

Welcome!!! Welcome to the BEST Hard Rock Band TODAY!!!!

[@Tacotoyota]

you should react to dogma by the gazette :D

[@dan27052]

Review Giavonni instrumental version. It’s metalica meets dragon force type of song.

[@avader5]

This 2014 video was the make-it-or-break-it video for Band Maid. At this point Miku couldn't play the guitar since she thought she was only going to be a vocalist in the band. However this video did so well due to exposure in foreign markets, that it was decided that Band-Maid was going to be a successful project and that gave them the financial wherewithal to get started. This is before MISA and Saiki started dressing Gothic. Band-Maid is Jimmy Page approved!

[@philproffitt8363]

MISA MISA MISA!!! Her bass guitar is a lead instrument...always busy. This band are FIRE...great songs :-)

[@jasonnord785]

More Band-Maid please! Check out No God for how far they have come.

[@danjoseph7515]

Welcome to the Maidiacs!! Believe it or not, that's just the tip of the huge iceberg of musical greatness from this incredible group of ladies and the more you hear from them and get to know them, the more you'll love 'em! I just saw them at Aftershock and in SF, both INCREDIBLE shows!! Some suggestions: Domination, Play, Freedom, Onset (Instrumental), Real Existence, Puzzle - all Live, because that's when they really shine! (Best MV's: Blooming, The Non-Fiction Days, Dice, Daydreaming, Unleash, Influencer) Thanks!🤘🤩🤘

[@Geulissitarin]

please react to my favorite song from the "BLOOMING"

[@joeking6763]

Welcome to the world of the MAIDIACS! THRILL was BAND MAIDS first song from 2013. Same band, same ladies, same THRILL of a band. Watch the MISA (aka the barefoot Assasin!) the bass player's guitar. She has 2 Jimi Hendrix stickers on it. It is a sign to her mother who loved Jimi Hendrix. A quick version of how BAND MAID was created - MIKU (rhythm guitarist - Rickenbacker writes the lyrics) worked at a Maid Café in Akihabara Japan before starting BAND MAID MIKU found KANAMI (lead guitarist - writes the music) by chance watching KZbin videos KANAMI was making KANAMI thought MIKU was a strange girl - but without any reluctance she joined with MIKU and thought the maid uniforms were cute while playing the rock music. KANAMI contacted AKANE as the drummer AKANE contacted MISA as they had gone to music school together MISA was hesitant to join as she was not into the maid outfits. Changes to the outfits were made for MISA (KANAMI writes the music with input from MISA and AKANE) MIKU thought here voice "lacked potency" she says "I want more coolness" so she went looking for another singer to do twin vocals. Saiki joined around 1 month later Also, from a radio interview - - (Chris): What amazed me most about your play style is the changing of picking to slapping, and then picking again so smoothly. Some bassists may throw their picks away to slap, but you use the same pick when you change from slapping to picking again, right? (Misa): No, I don't throw my pick away. I have become better as I practiced. For the recent 2-3 years, I haven't lost any pick. (Chris): Show me how. (Misa): I keep the pick with my index finger and palm. (Chris): Then you slap the bass with your thumb and middle finger? Can you show me how you play? (then Misa shows how) (Misa): Because I've been practicing these days, I can change faster than ever. (Chris): You are mixing them up! That's awesome! (Misa): I think anybody can do it if you practice. Misa - BASS GUITAR plays Black Cloud "Smoker" and Privat Reserve (SG Style) bass - Orange AB200B MKIII Amps When you watch Domination - replay it slowly and you will see MISA switch exactly as she explained it in the interview.

[@stephenkalisz6495]

ps, your behind, started 9 yrs ago. you need to hear them now

[@drvijil]

“Thrill” is their first single/video released and got the ball rolling for Band Maid. The bassist - Misa, lead guitarist- Kanami, & Akane - drums, all studied music which is taken seriously in Japan. Miku - rhythm guitar/vocals, she founded the band and writes lyrics. Saiki- lead singer was the final member to join. Since “Thrll” they’ve become much better, and you’ll have plenty of great music from the maids to choose from.

[@zer0tzer0]

This was their very first Music Video from way back in 2014 a year after they formed. If it hadn't gone viral their label was going to drop them. Miku could not play guitar at all when they started. She found Kanami through her guitar videos online. Kanami had played before in a project with Akane on drums. Akane attended the Tokyo School of Music with MISA. They worked well together, but Miku had always envisioned BAND-MAID with duel vocals. She decided to drop back from lead vocals, since she didn't really have a Hard Rock voice, and they found Saiki working at the same Agency as them. Them Miku began taking guitar lessons from Kanami and the lineup was set.

[@emorycantrell3938]

you gotta cover their live stuff !

[@mr.daisock1728]

Miku,Miku Miku. Paece&Love...Dai.:)

[@mohdfaizal7332]

ooo.there is so much more to check out from this band maid bro ..

[@Muzicman2112]

All I can tell you is that you have no idea what you’ve gotten into! These ladies are the real deal! Keep on this journey and you’ll find that Band-Maid is on a separate level than any rock and out there! They are so much fun to watch live!! Good luck

[@JohnReavesLive]

Ahhh can’t wait to hear more from them for real! Thank you!!

[@RahimRahmat]

I am thoroughly impressed by your observational powers. You saw the drummer, bass, the one real guitarist (even though Miku was holding a guitar, she could not really play it well at the time of this video), and two vocalists. You even called it by noting the bass player, MISA, was something else. I respect ability, and I can see you clearly know your stuff. Instant subscription from me! Fast forward to today, regarding the vocalist who could not play the guitar (her name is Miku Kobato) - well she is now endorsed by Zemaitis. That should give you a clue as to what happened in this band. Go check out their later music videos, especially their official live performances. I am sure that as a musician yourself, you would want to see how they handle themselves on the stage. Keep up the good work, Mr John Reaves!

[@elevown]

Well.. this is one of their few 'C' tier songs imo. Most of their songs are A tier, with quite a lot of B tier and near as many S tier. And its like 8 years old! Hope you react to more of them- thrill alone gives you no idea how good they are.

[@JohnReavesLive]

Whaaa?! Hit me with an S tier! I honestly am impressed with this one!

[@zoob6510]

IMO, there are two types of rock bands in the world. One is BAND-MAID and the other. In other words, they are very distinctive and extraordinary. Check out WithOutHoledingBack to see their drum, bass and guitar skills. Each part is well visualized. Onset live is also good. If you want to see live performances, Freedom live, Domination Live, Play Live, etc. are a must. their lives are really good. A band that makes us smile.

[@geoffb5]

You'll get a lot of suggestions and any will do. Mine are to check out these from their official channel. Two double song pairings from an online concert during the COVID lockdowns, "Manners/BLACK HOLE," "DICE/Different," and their latest MV "Influencer."

[@TheHungarianTraveler]

I love Bandmaid! They are awesome!

[@Aaronacer]

Thanks for reacting to the ladies. It would be fun, since you just watched their first music video, if you did their newest one "Influencer" (which dropped about a month or two ago).

[@JohnReavesLive]

ohhhh that would be awesome to see how far they've come since here! thank you for the suggestion!

[@kyles5513]

I wouldn't jump to that one just yet, should check out Domination and Play official live video and maybe a few other ones like Without Holding Back and I Still Seek Revenge first.

[@waynebenedict5785]

This song is the tip of the iceberg for Band-Maid! Their latest release is "Influencer", with tons of great music between then and now! The road is long but rewarding! They just finished the 2022 US Tour, with sold out shows coast to coast, and they just opened for GNR in Japan!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"Thrill" wasn't B-M's first single, it was the B-side but they decided to spend the budget on "Thrill" & make it their first MV. The wisest decision the Maids ever made.😁

[@edwardallen4051]

The A side Love Matador Passion is a really good song as well although a totally different vibe. Kanami throws in some Santanesque guitar licks and the overall vibe to me has that funky Earth Wind and Fire feel

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Masterful comment if I do say so myself. Which I do.😁😁

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@edwardallen4051 You're right Edward, it is. I still think it would've been the right song at the wrong time tho. If they'd gone all out with a LPM single & MV we might not have the Maids here today :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jeremydawkins8814 Thx Jeremy what a nice reply if i do say so myself. Which i....🤔 hang on, i'm just repeating you :)

[@hoges412]

Well, that's another one hooked! Aussie Division of Maidiacs reporting in, hoping against hope they will eventually tour Down Under. A live Band-Maid concert is locked on my bucket list, along with another amazing all female Japanese metal band, Lovebites. (A broad hint for your next exploration - they have just signed a new bassist who is set to blow everyone's minds. Not that their old one wasn't awesome. Did I mention they have *two* of the best lead guitarists of the modern era? 😎). btw, Band-Maid opened for Guns & Roses in a 37K capacity venue in Japan a couple of nights ago. Word on social media is that the Gunners would find them a hard act to follow, lol. Subscribed, cheers.

[@waynetubr]

If BandMaid brought thier laser show, like in Real Exiwate live, They would blow GNR out of the wstet.

[@thomasjmclain]

It doesn't matter what song you listen to next. You don't realize yet what you've stepped into.

[@mr559]

You should do a back to back reaction to Thrill again, but this time with the official live version. The live version was recorded last year when they were doing their online shows. It has a whole new feel to it since they have grown so much together and their skills have improved so significantly.

[@TehPhysics]

4:33 "They just randomly joined the band. We asked them if they played guitar and they learned." What's funny is that did happen . . . soft of. Miku, with the twin tails, put the band together and was originally the lead singer. After a few practices, she and the rest of the band came to the consensus that her voice wasn't quite strong enough for the style of rock they wanted to play. They brought in Saiki on lead vocals and decided Miku would learn how to play guitar. So, Miku took lessons from Kanami (lead guitarist) and learned on the job, how to play. If you watch the video a bit more closely you'll notice Miku isn't really playing her Rickenbacker, yet. Fast forward 9 years, and she has her own signature model guitar by Zemaitis, A24MF-FP, or the "Flappy Pigeon". 🕊 Check it out, it's gorgeous.

[@robwebnoid5763]

Welcome to Band-Maid, John. :)

[@JohnReavesLive]

I can't believe its taken me this long to hear them!

[@robwebnoid5763]

​@@JohnReavesLive ... That's understandable, you've got a long queue of stuff to get through. The "Thrill" MV trended & is what made them famous & kept them afloat in 2013-14. You asked in the video what to react to next & frankly just pick any of their music videos & any of their live performances at random, because they are all good, from their official youtube channel, unless someone else gives you links. The Maids just wrapped up their 2022 US tour a week ago. Anyway, I'm sure the rest of the Maidiac fanbase will now be knocking on your door. FYI, here are the names of the gals, usually seen from left to right... Misa (bass), Miku (rhythm gtr, harmony & founder), Akane (drums), Saiki (lead vocal), Kanami (lead gtr). Have fun. By the way, that was a fun live stream a couple days ago (Story of BTS documentary). :)

[@garylai363]

Definitely worth checking out any of their Official Live videos. They did a crowdless online show during the pandemic, which was good, but doesn't have the same excitement as the videos from their 2020 show at Line Cube Shibuya. Domination, Freedom, Onset, are the standard choices to start,.. then you can start exploring some of their other stuff. Real Existence, Puzzle, Moratorium. Any of their newer stuff is great too. Sense, Unleash, Influencer. From Now On is a killer instrumental (no video on youtube right now but the audio is there) Their sound signature is hard to classify... we often say they are their own style.. BAND-MAID. The sound is heavy, it's dense, it's so well constructed, tasteful, and all at the same time with catchy hooks and choruses.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

The Maids just concluded a US tour, they played the House of Blues in Chicago on Nov 1st & then opened for Guns & Rose's in Tokyo Japan on Nov 6th. I saw them in Seattle on Oct 12th, they are Phenomenal Live !! ❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘 Pick a song....can't go wrong !!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

seen them in Philly! ♥

[@grahamreed8774]

Welcome to the world of Band-Maid and their lovely fans- Madiacs. This is about to be viewed by 3,000 of them. These ladies have just completed a 14 date sold out tour of the US, then were support to Guns n Roses last weekend.

[@1972cd]

Hey man, enjoyed. I hope to see you do more Band . I would suggest you do "Domination (Live)" from their February 2020 concert at Shibuya next. You will not be disappointed. I could say that about any of their songs though and they have like 50+ videos on you tube. Next year is their 10th anniversary. They range from late 20's to early 30's currently. They just finished a US Tour where I had the privelage to watching them in DC at the Fillmore. Cheers! (If you love bass, MISA, the bassist for Band Maid, sees a lot of feature work in their songs).

[@JohnReavesLive]

OHHH I bet that was amazing to see them live! what was the crowd like? Also, for that live performance, do you know if that video reaction gets blocked often?

[@interstellardave]

The Fillmore show was awesome! I was fortunate to be there as well. Best rock band in decades, IMO. Restored my faith in a genre that’s been dying in the West for a long time.

[@1972cd]

@@JohnReavesLive They were even better live then even their live videos, they exceeded every expectation. There were 2100+ at the Fillmore, Silver Springs that night and we were vocal, My only regret was not making a second concert as 100 minutes was no where near enough. If you do videos off their official you tube channel, you will be fine. I have never heard of them blocking those. Its the unofficial videos posted by private people that carry some risk.

[@1972cd]

@@interstellardave Dang, we may have bumped into each other. I was in the VIP line for hours, lol. It was worth it and I agree, they have really rejuvenated my love of rock music, and through them have found their are a lot of good rock bands in japan.

[@interstellardave]

@@1972cd We may have, indeed, bumped into each other in that VIP line. I met a few people from the online community, including Ryan Mears. It was a great night.

[@jagjag3236]

What you have seen is just a small hint of what they have achieved to date. You have an exciting and not least fun journey ahead of you. :-)

[@not-so-great-oldone9780]

I love watching people react to these bands, the Japanese metal/rock rabbit hole is deep: Nemophila, Bridear, Lovebites, Gacharic Spin, Hagane, Trident, Lonsome Blue, Hanabie and many more, Band Maid are top tier in rock.

[@Joeyjoejo1306]

So I first started listening to band maid something like 6 to 7 years ago, and my first song was thrill. It's been years since I watched the MV and holy shit, I DO NOT remember them all looking so young! The lead singer looks like a baby. Anyway, it might be fun to react to their music chronologically. I know their music from their first album to just bring it and they had amazing music back then, and true fans tell me they've only improved since then. Just Bring It is one of my all time favourite albums for whatever that's worth

[@arminthielen8570]

You really should do Domination or Freedom Live . They are amazing Live. If you want to see them having REALLY Fun , go for one of the Live ones . Great Crowd interaction and solos that are not on the Studio Tracks of the Albums. Welcome to the World of Maidiacs 😋

[@myeckwaters]

This was their very first MV, made in 2014, when they had been together less than a year. The same five are still together. I just saw them in concert on the US tour they recently finished, and they have only gotten better. Videos on their channel that have bass solos include Dice, Play (live), Domination (live), No God (live in studio), and Influencer. Freedom (live) has a nice drum solo. If you want to see their sillier side, you can search for "banana" or "omajinai time" (AKA magic time).

[@mkoose]

Hi John, great reaction. Guitarist you say and interest in bass ? Well you found the right place then. Glad to have you with us on this journey ! Prepare for an onlsaught of awesomeness ;-)

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! You just missed their US tour! Seen them in Philly. They were amazing! MISA (bassist) is a beast! Akane (drummer) & Kanami (lead guitar) are great! Miku (backup vocalist/guitarist/lyricist/founder) & Saiki (lead singer) are really good too I suggest these Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, Warning (live) & No God (live)

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best Rock band in existence. This is an old MV and they've come a long way since this was made several years ago. They shine at their brightest live so I'd recommend something like PLAY ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc ) or DOMINATION ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k ), which, incidentally, segue into each other as they're from the same 2020 performance.

[@Space_Ranger]

You might as well see their newest video Influencer to see how far they have come. Everything between is great too!

[@JohnReavesLive]

cant wait to check it out! thank you for the suggestion!

[@kekunkekpar9770]

Hi, if you want to follow the same path that the fans took then your next song must be DICE mv. Then you listen to ALONE mv their real first song composed by them. After that if you want to see how great they are, listen to ONSET live (instrumental). After that it's open bar. They are realy amazing live.

[@GummiAnd]

Oh man you were spot on with them having fun with it. Just watch some live videos it really shows how much they're enjoying what they're doing.

[@TlanImass]

Oh man... welcome to Band-Maid! I'm not sure how popular this suggestion will be but next is their newest release called "influencer". After that I guess should be "Domination" and "Freedom" LIVE. After that... up to you!

[@DAVID-io9nj]

I think MISA, the bassist, started playing bass because that was the position open on a band she was asked to join. Before that she played guitar, before that a horn instrument, and started out on piano. The running meme is that MISA plays lead bass, due to her prominence in their music.

[@JohnReavesLive]

lol isn't that crazy how that works most of the time with Bass, but then when they become a "bassist" they really stand out, like Misa does! she's amazing!

[@greylocke100]

Yes, since Miku's guitar was just an ornament at first, MISA took over that area which would have been for the rhythm guitar. As Miku's skilled increased and started taking over that area, there were still times where Miku had some heavy vocal work to do and COULDN'T play and sing at the same time. MISA to the rescue again. Now MISA's bass is such an integral part of the Band-Maid sound, if MISA ever just played the back line like bassists in other bands, it wouldn't be a Band-Maid song.

[@greylocke100]

@@hyena535 In part one of MISA's interview with Chris Peppler, MISA states that she played guitar in Junior High School and played guitar and sang for her first half a year or year of High School. She didn't start to play Bass until her second year of High School when she was asked by an upper classman. She at first used a bass owned by that upper classman, it wasn't until halfway through her senior year she started playing like Smashing Pumpkins and grunge. So Please, edit your comment. We do not need to be arguing in the comment sections.

[@starocean6013]

That's kanami the genius song writer behind band maid the living legends you have a lot to make up with this the greatest rock band ever ❤️

[@rodconnah4249]

Welcome down the Band Maid rabbit-hole man ... and props for highlighting the importance of bassists (Misa is a freak of nature), been a bass player for more years than I want to even think about, surfed in on the Beatles wave and was "that guy" back stage-right plonking away ... then 'prog' happened, and suddenly there are guys like Chris Squire (Yes) Ray Schulman (Gentle Giant) and so many more .. mustn't forget Jaco ... suddenly we're out of the shadows, happy days. So it's nice that you give a wave to those lesser mortals in the rhythm-section who chose 4 strings and a low-profile .. great reaction looking forward to more :)

[@kalebdaark100]

I'm always a little bit worried when peoples first experience of BAND-MAID is Thrill. The video is of great historical significance but what concerns me is they will see cute maid outfits and Miku completely failing to play the guitar and think "pointless Idol gimmick band" when, as anyone who has seen more than this one video can tell you, they are SOoo much more.