Mike & Ginger React to BAND MAID - Wonderland

[@TomClark-Futoura]

There's so much that can be said about The Warning and their massive impact on the international music scene. But since you are relatively new to the Maids, here's my intro blurb to Band-Maid: Welcome, Mike & Ginger. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 210 million views just on their official YT channel, plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. 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 (130+ 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 - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, 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, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, 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 (AniMaid) like Protect You, Sense, Different, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:  2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKUqmCIh7uXbZI  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 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjbhmCDi8-nl5I  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu9nIGbpKygnsU If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, 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, Don’t Let Me Down, 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:  "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009  Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI  Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 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, 32 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, 32 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, 33 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, 31 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 Acoustic Christmas 2021, 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 2023 US & Mexico tour 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!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT, as usual!  📢 Recent Announcements 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID recently completed their amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan with the introduction of their new song and OMV, “Show Them.” -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Protect Me," written for Anime (AniMaid). And their new album "Epic Narratives" drops Sept. 25, 2024. It contains 14 songs: Memorable, Shambles, Bestie, Protect You, SHOW THEM (BAND-MAID with The Warning), Toi et Moi, Magie, Forbidden Tale, Go Easy, Brightest Star, The One, Letters To You, TAMAYA!, and Get To The Top. Order now at CDJapan for bonuses. -- BAND-MAID TOUR 2024, Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO -- Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024 - Aug. 30 BAND-MAID SPIN OFF OKYUJI -- Sept. 8, 2024 TREASURE 05X Festival in Laguna Beach, Gamagori. -- FUKUOKA, BAND-MAID SPIN OFF OKYUJI -- Oct. 5 NEW HOKKAIDO -- Oct. 20, BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR -- Nov. 2 AICHI,ZEPP NAGOYA -- Nov. 3 OSAKA, ZEPP OSAKA BAYSIDE -- Nov. 25 TOKYO, ZEPP HANEDA -- Nov. 26 TOKYO, ZEPP HANEDA The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

[@rubyvolt]

BLOOMING, PLAY, Choose Me, Dont Let Me Down, Different, matchless GUM, Onset, Real Existence, THRILL!!!!!!

[@TehPhysics]

Oh, you like hard rock? Oh, you like metal? Oh, you like blues? Oh, you like jazz? Oh, you will like Band-Maid! Yeah, they can do pretty much anything they set their minds to. Enjoyed your reaction, looking forward to more.

[@MikeandGinger]

Glad you enjoyed it! - G

[@darrellroninson3476]

I saw the Kings Led Zeppelin in 76 and I love these so talented young women!!

[@Mistrabbit]

I only found out about Band-Maid recently, but I've loved everything I've heard! The live version of Domination (from this concert) is a favorite.

[@gringopablo]

One of their best arranged songs. I love it more and more every time i listen to it.

[@GunChronicles]

I just discovered Band-Maid this year and I instantly fell in love with their music. Every single member of the band is so talented. The fact that they're all beautiful young ladies is just icing on top of an all ready delicious cake.

[@MikeandGinger]

Agreed - G

[@ChrisPage68]

MISA got Miku to flirt with the sound engineer so she could turn her bass levels up while he was distracted. 😜

[@wolfscoat6207]

Why can't I then be the sound engineer? Must be fun and exciting to flirt with the little pigeon.

[@darincampbell5440]

Ikt lol!!!!

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Pigeon and princess harmonize so great

[@tonygriffin_]

A beautifully muted song, everything - all that power - held carefully in check, at least compared to most of their live songs. The drums and bass are there throughout, laying down the rhythm, but Kanami's guitar and Saiki's falsetto vocals still explode briefly outwards a couple of times before being reigned in again. Or something. Love it, like everything they do!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I think you got it perfectly!

[@stevehall5128]

Great observation. Restraint can be powerful.

[@crabuki1273]

Thank you for doing another BAND-MAID tune! This one is a bit of a departure for them, but they pull it off. It's not my favorite, but it's still really good. In terms of other BAND-MAID songs you might consider, probably "Domination" (Live from this same show Feb 2020) will be the most requested. It's a banger, to be sure. If you want just hard hitting rock, "Real Existence" (live from 2018) is one of my favorites, as well as "Play" (Live Feb 2020). "Blooming" is more of a pop-punk influenced high energy song. "Rinne" (music video, NOT the live performance which is missing part of the song) is great if you want to see their slightly more metal side. "Daydreaming" is a power ballad.

[@justdave9610]

I can see why mike thought of Primus with the way she was slapping that Bass even though stylistically they're really different bands and music styles.

[@sacluvsBM]

MISA stacks up against anyone on bass. Anyone.

[@rickstrawser9278]

Yes bandmaid

[@bazkeen]

I was getting that Primus feel as well. Great job guys👍🏻👍🏻

[@toshimatyu6654]

This is a translation of the lyrics. (Because it is Google Translate, there may be some mistakes) It's not an accidental word I want you to prove it properly I don't like it if it's short-circuited Touch and charm Let me believe you believe you believe you It ’s always important It's worn out and clogged so I can't cry The voice that spilled like this Will it disappear into a dream? I know I don't know I know I don't know Repeatedly passing each other Return to 0 again Still, still I want to do something Follow the trajectory of the two people who walked It's not an accidental word I want you to prove it properly I don't like it if it's short-circuited Touch and charm Let me believe you believe you believe you The feelings are not bad In this way, the moment of blinking It overlaps and piles up and fades Even once that day I will never forget Not so, not ah Even if I wish, it will not come true Feelings that increase in color and become stronger I love you What should i do? What I couldn't think of it Even if it's not an inevitable encounter I can't be shaken elsewhere I don't want to listen to sad songs I want you to laugh You just trust me trust me trust me As it is, as it is, far away Until the sky falls (I ca n’t go back to the past Nobody knows the future but I only know this You are my world) Because I am "I" Only one place to ask Instead, the scenery that doesn't look good Glittering world Taste both sour and sweet ah without waking up that is Even if it's not an inevitable encounter I can't be shaken elsewhere I don't want to listen to sad songs I want you to laugh You just trust me trust me trust me To the wonderland Forever God, I want you to listen I don't want many others I want to be with you forever I want to be connected for many years many years many years

[@snowdog5895]

Did you say ice cream? Every Band Maid song is like a different flavor of Ice Cream and my personal favorite is "Secret My Lips" would love to see you react to it!

[@paulread4886]

Domination live from the same show is totally amazing .Well worth checking out. mindblowing performance ,and to me their best so far.!

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Domination( same show) or Moratorium, Puzzle , Play, Take Me Higher ( threat call & response with bass & guitar. Of course live sorry can’t send you the links barely can type in comments! Happy Belated Birthday!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MikeandGinger]

Thank you, Frank 😊 - G

[@Kevin6059]

Ginger, you nailed it. You were okay too Mike :-)

[@MikeandGinger]

🤣 - G

[@Blanzalot]

okay, who does not like ice cream...otherwise great reaction. She is dressed like Band Maid's Mistress. Awesome!

[@me262talon2]

or Empress!

[@MikeandGinger]

Ice cream, and Oreos 🤢 - G 😉

[@ChrisPage68]

@@MikeandGinger Please consult a doctor about this terrible affliction, my dear friend. 😱

[@sacluvsBM]

One dislike after 4000 views? That's gotta tell ya something. It tells me two things: Justin Bieber has checked in and Sacramento loves Band-Maid.

[@bidrl6561]

Wonderland and Page is for Saiki😍 . . . Try Moratorium or Onset. 👌

[@me262talon2]

Great!

[@thelmamatic5004]

if you like the softer ones you should try daydreaming and endless story

[@stevehall5128]

If you can find the rendition of "Daydreaming" from the World Domination Tour at Zepp Tokyo DVD - it's like a religious experience. The ballads in general do not get enough appreciation.

[@justinlikesme19]

yeah daydreaming and secret my lips

[@snowdog5895]

@@justinlikesme19 Agreed! two of my top 3 songs along with Puzzle!

[@BaphoRez]

Besides Band-Maid and Lovebites, there's a new japanese, all female supergroup called NEMOPHILA. They formed in 2019 and here's a stunning live session: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6rFY4GqhdyWrsU (the band is not blocking reaction videos)

[@Jonas_S_]

Band-Maid - About Us. Seriously guys, the harmonies will kill you ;)

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Check out the early photos and interviews when SAIKI looked like she was skipping school (she's a few years younger than the other girls) you will probably want to adopt her.

[@MikeandGinger]

I want to adopt them all! But I got crap for calling them “girls” in the last video 😅 - G

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

@@MikeandGinger well MIKU has just turned 29yo but still radiating massive amounts 6 of cuteness

[@MikeandGinger]

@@stephenchigwidden7504 confirmed 😅 - G

[@ivyshy98]

with halloween coming up, you should give dreamcatcher 'scream' a look see. they are a genre mashing group so their sound will likely be nothing you heard before. their visual themes are also well suited for the holiday spirit :)

[@MikeandGinger]

We'll check it out! Thank you - G

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Soz I'm nearly a day late. Even tho Mike looks like the big bad wolf & ginger looks like Little red riding hood, only BAND-MAID are the real fairytale :)

[@MikeandGinger]

Lolz - G

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Wait! There's only one fairytale? I... I don't know what's real anymore. 😵‍💫

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura Haha. More to the point what are you doing here 3yrs later?🤔

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 See? That's what I'm sayin'. I don't even know what time it is or what's real anymore. 😶‍🌫

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura It happens to us all at some point, Tom. 🤫Shush everyone, don't tell him i'm just trying to humour him, yes i know he's gone mad.🤭

[@MrHws5mp]

Heh, nice one guys. Off the top of my head, I think Saiki (singer) is 26 and the rest are older from there up to 30. MISA, the bass player, has the nickname "the barefoot assassin" due to her all-black gear and not wearing shoes on stage. Since you've done a couple of recent ones, why not check them out at the start by watching the official video for Thrill, which was from 2014: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM (Bass solo Mike... ;-) )

[@MikeandGinger]

Woot! - G

[@brettmarlar4154]

You don't like ice cream?!?!? What planet are you from?!?!?😜😉

[@MikeandGinger]

🤣🤷‍♀️ - G

[@ChrisPage68]

Who else has that much talent and fun playing together? Umm...they're Finnish, and they have a Dutch lead singer. Need another clue, Ginger? 😜

[@darrellroninson3476]

Ok my man Primus? NOT lol anyway if you want to hear MIsa on the bass do onset it is an instrumental or otherwise known as Saikis pee break same show just do Onset you will see.

[@sacluvsBM]

Can you name anyone besides Les and MISA who can flawlessly palm the pick to slap and then let the pick slip back between her fingers without missing a beat? MISA takes a back seat to no one when it comes to playing the bass. And most anyone you might venture as a superior player is either dead or has had his best days some time ago. MISA is still in her twenties and with very little reason to think she will not continue to improve. She has all the makings for becoming one of the best hard rock bassists of all time. Big statement? Yes. Big talent? Yes. Sacramento loves MISA.

[@lartranslation6929]

people asking for money to recat to admn music videos .. insane