Musician reacts to BAND-MAID - Onset (live)

Musician reacts to "Onset" live by BAND-MAID.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Start of song
4:29 Summary
Genuinely listening to this song for the very first time.
No pressing pause.
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[@wepprop]

They have to be careful with Saiki's voice - she already had problems once and had to have surgery. So, they do things to give her a rest now and then. Like songs with Miku singing vocals or, as in this case, instrumentals. Thanks for reacting to this song - it's the one that hooked me on Band-Maid and so a favorite.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

I like too think Saiki's sitting in the back, with her feet up getting a foot message from one of the guitar techs😅

[@armynurseboy]

@@lonniekramlich6241 this is Saiki's pee break... 😉

[@SteveOGRock]

@Lonnie Kramlich Haha! This is a great mental image.

[@artomatt]

Onset also hooked me on Band-Maid, after a couple other songs had made me curious to hear more. Seems like there's no set rule on their fans' favorites though. That can happen when they have so many excellent songs!

[@waynebenedict5785]

This song is added to Band Maid's sets to give Saiki a vocal break! It is a epic instrumental song, for sure! Another instrumental song that is pure ear candy is "Without Holding Back"! "Play" started out as a instrumental song, but Saiki liked it so much she ask Miku to add lyrics so she could be a part of it, so lyrics were added! Keep the Band Maid coming!

[@alexn4843]

Their song "Play" was supposed to be an instrumental as well. Heard that Saiki liked the song that she wanted Miku to write lyrics for it, so she did. You haven't done a reaction to that one yet. The intro to the song is awesome on this version. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks for the link Alex! I've added that to my long to-do list now.

[@WavePotter]

Welcome to the BAND-MAID community man! They’re such a phenomenal band!

[@crocomoose]

Really enjoying the reactions! From what I understand, I think they introduced more instrumentals to let Saiki (the lead vocalist) rest her pipes. Their song, Play, used to be an instrumental as well, I think

[@jkkansasband7056]

Saiki's break time gives the fans an awesome musical experience. If they did 2 or 3 instrumentals I would be fine with that. They are so skilled that is why they are all featured players and they all get time to shine continually throughout a concert. Band-Maid is an atypical Rock band. Unique, Dynamic, Stunning, Brilliant, Prodigious........................etc. Keep'em coming. Peace.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Elvis has left the building. He had to, BAND-MAID have been knocking far too long to get in :)

[@ronniebrucehalford8396]

Knocking on the heart of the building, I gather.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@ronniebrucehalford8396 I see what you've done there Metal guardian guy. Clever.👍

[@jkkansasband7056]

Elvis always seems to be leaving buildings. Probably from a Chemical Reaction. Band-Maid is awesome without that shit. 😎

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 HAHA. B-M only knocked cos they're polite. They could've kicked that door off it's hinges :)

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Absolutely. They may be too polite for their own good. They gotta start kickin' butt on stage. 🤘🔥

[@raid7752]

A certain MR EDDIE VAN HALEN would be impressed with KANAMI'S tapping technique. Originally, Kanami played Addictone guitars but once she was noticed, she’s been PRS all the way! Kanami- PRS / Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier + 8 or 9 different pedals Miku- Zemaitis Custom / EVH 5150 (EDDIE VAN HALEN) stack + various pedals MISA- Black Cloud custom 5 string bass / Orange stack Akane- Drum Kit: Tama Star Bubinga, Snare Drum: Ludwig, Cymbals: Zildjian (left to right) Oh, by the way- JIMMY PAGE OF (LED ZEPPELIN) loves BAND-MAID, enough said.... I wish EDDIE VAN HALEN could see his 5150 AMP standing tall on stage as these lovely maids’ shred!!!! Hope to see them live in 2022 rocking CALIFORNIA!!!!!

[@cembor]

MISA, the bassist, has the MOST PERFECT bass tone of anyone currently playing. Her skill as a bassist is in the upper most echelon of current players as well. She has a trio of custom basses from a boutique Japanese shop called Black Smoker running through blacked out Orange amps and cabinet, don't know what pickups she uses. She is endorsed by Black Smoker as are all the other musicians in the group except for Kanami the guitarist (PRS needs to get on that), though she is endorsed by Ernie Ball. Akane - Tama drums Miku - Zemaitis guitars MISA - Black Smoker

[@jkkansasband7056]

Isn't it Black Cloud? With MISA's all black bass called the Black Smoker?

[@cembor]

@@jkkansasband7056 yep, I always seem to mix ups the name.

[@brandonalbright3240]

They play this little ditty to give Saiki a break since they usually play a 2 hr show.....and I'm okay with this. LOL As for MISA, she is by far my favorite bassist right next to Les Claypool. Before I leave this planet, I will see them live! Great review Steve!

[@SteveOGRock]

Cheers Brandon. Yes, I am also keen to see MISA rip some bass lines in person. I think they'd be a quality additional to a Download Festival line-up in the UK. Fingers crossed.

[@outwest1014]

Kanami sends the basic song to MISA (bass) and Akane (drums) by internet. Both then add their lines and sends it back. The full song then goes to Miku for the lyrics (now Saiki is involved). Then to the studio for final song, with Saiki having the "We're Done" call. Miku in an interview did say that she has gotten with Kanami to "fine tune" the music to make the lyrics work. They do not live near one another so they use internet tools to work on their music and to just visit. There are plenty of interviews, in English on Reddit, to learn all about them.

[@falconsooner]

Nice reaction. To my ears...the tapping in essence serves as the lead vocals

[@DeanF_MIDI]

They had another song that was written as an instrumental.... "Play" .... that they decided to add vocals to it. The official live version is available on their youtube site. You should check that out.

[@technopsychobedlam]

They have another instrumental 'PLAY' that they did put vocals too. Super interesting song in a live performance on their channel. Thanks for the react :-)

[@elevown]

No way it could have much space for vocals without really dialing back the instruments a lot- and then it just wouldnt be the same. They also dont have many instrumentals. Its an epic piece as is!

[@keimahane]

"Ah, that Bass," one of my most often expressions while watching Band Maid. Misa is a legend, I really think she will one day be considered among the great Bassist in Rock. Still young with many years to come, I am all in on watching her journey.

[@bm4-life]

*(Saiki pee pee song)* This video was from the 2018 Zepp Tokyo concert which consisted of 26 song setlist in a 2hr concert 😊

[@SteveOGRock]

Goodness me! That's a lot.

[@cembor]

@@SteveOGRock that's a normal set for them. You go to see Band-Maid live and you have your face melted for 2 hours almost non-stop except for Omaijinai time, which is a break for the entire band about mid-way through the set and basically serves as an MC for Miku and her magic spell casting!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

My recommendation for your next reaction, " Play ", live. Play was an instrumental but the lead vocalist Saiki liked the music so much she talked Miku ( rhythm guitarist, vocalist & main lyricist ) into writing lyrics for it.❤😎👌

[@ubayunyu2]

Byuh byuh mantap.. please do reaction to Alip Ba Ta, an incredible fingerstyle guitarist ever.. covering Bohemian Rhapsody of Queen in an acoustic guitar with full of soul and joy.. 👍❤️😘🇮🇩

[@riyantorestu3569]

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[@suyonobrengos6749]

Yes, Aliper hear 👍

[@rindarinda5593]

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[@intimsiw]

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[@dwiharyoko9943]

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[@tonygriffin_]

Still THE best live Rock band in the galaxy.

[@JuanSan66]

No need to apologize, the word delicious is appropriate. The strange time signature is a 5x4, these girls never go the easy way. For me all their songs are a feast for the ears and for the soul. I recommend their song No God, the bass in it is also glorious. Good job, thanks!

[@SteveOGRock]

Yes, No God is on my list to check out because apparently the bass shines in that one. Excited to check it out soon!

[@damunsuwati919]

next alib ba ta numb likin park

[@intimsiw]

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[@dwiharyoko9943]

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[@SteveOGRock]

I've added this to my ever-growing to-do list now. Cheers for the recommendation.

[@jonasw3945]

I don't know but for me I really can't imagine any vocal melody on top that could fit tbh check out more of their live stuff, you can maybe check out "PLAY" (live) next

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

no no no - one of the best thing with this song is that it is instrumental! I love that! If someone is singing, then the entire song will be judged by the singing. Now, the instruments had the floor. They are worth it!

[@barrycounts490]

This song is just Awesome !! When i introduce someone to Band-Maid this is the song i suggest !! They play "Onset" so Saiki can rest her voice or p brake =) Its not on any album yet .They play over 20 songs per show . Steve you should check out "Dice" or "Blooming" !!

[@michaelbailey6980]

The MVs are better than the live versions.

[@grantnealon5101]

Play was their original Onset... But Saiki wanted to sing so they put words to it... Do play live.. Its very good, and yes Band maid are delicious so don't appologise.. :) Also do Take me higher live.. Great Bass/lead show down mid song... it is, as you say Delicious.. :) Best wishes from across the Channel.

[@joeking6763]

PLAY was another song that was supposed to be an instrumental but SAIKI wanted to sing that one. PLAY answers your question here.

[@doobiejones9388]

Maid legend is that the original working title of this song was Saiki's pee break. Not 100% sure that's true but I choose to believe it is. Thanks Brother! 😊😎✌🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@GaryHolloway-810]

....or "Slash & Burn".😆

[@doobiejones9388]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Right On😎😂😂

[@RVREVO]

Onset, Kanami playing maid me a Maidiac. Instrumentals, and a long speech with Miku telling a story to the fans was to give Saiku a long break as she had surgery on her voice. The first few times after Saiki's surgery they really took it easy with her, a lot of times songs were split into a duet with Miku singing alongside with Saiki

[@neilyamashita2426]

I believed they said this was a saiki pee break song!😬😀😉❤👍👌 Always a great react!🤘🤘

[@SteveOGRock]

Cheers Neil!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@SteveOGRock]

I'll drink to that 🥃

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@SteveOGRock 🥃kanpai!

[@foothpath9966]

Hey m8.. Those girls are just epic in the world if rock, been missing a band like that for years and years, actually freedom and onset where the two first I heard with them. so happy I found them. But you should try listening moratorium, or about us.. 😎 greetings from a maidiac

[@luckyprastyo3352]

Hy mister.please reaction alif bata fingerstile guitar from indonesia.tanks

[@dwiharyoko9943]

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[@jon87583]

Really enjoying your reactions, bro - since 100s of other Band Maidiacs have no doubt bombarded you already, I'll just say it's always fun to enjoy the discovery of this very special band by people like you who have the knowledge and taste to really appreciate them. Based on your Band-Maid reactions I'm gonna check out some artists you've covered that I don't know. 🤘🤘

[@stefanbranden4898]

BAND-MAID and BABYMETAL is best that that has happened to rock/metal in decades!! Nice reactionn

[@billb.5183]

I guess "delicious" is an appropriate word to describe Band-Maid. A little weird, but appropriate. =)

[@SteveOGRock]

Haha! Thanks Bill

[@kamarulzaman1823]

Alip ba ta.... Master Harmonic

[@intimsiw]

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[@dwiharyoko9943]

Yes. Up

[@aurellia.5642]

Up 👍

[@aripbudisantoso630]

Up alibata react

[@jimmack4986]

Manners,black hole.. is a must watch

[@SteveOGRock]

it's on my to-do list!

[@vankerz1878]

Please check fingerstyle guitar from indonesia sir. Alip ba ta

[@intimsiw]

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[@dwiharyoko9943]

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[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Good work noticing the backing track right before the bass solo. Not every musician reactor notices it.

[@mlm5150]

While yes, this is the perfect time to give Saiki a break, it was originally intended as a showcase of their proficiency in their craft. That's why each one has a moment in the song. And you gotta love Misa switching between picking and slapping and how effortlessly she does it.

[@keithmeyer9558]

Play was supposed to be an instrumental until Saiki wanted to in the fun . So Miku added lyrics.

[@rubyvolt]

PLAY used to be an instrumental but Saiki wanted to have fun as well, so they wrote up lyrics.

[@krisnaparabola7394]

Maybe if you wons spend yours weektime..try to cek indonesian guitar fingerstile alip_ba_ta...try it...and enjoy it...you will find another taste of music...soooo...we wait for it...

[@intimsiw]

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[@dwiharyoko9943]

Yes

[@alikarafiqmuiz3793]

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[@krisnaparabola7394]

Alipers indonesia...lets begin....

[@joebarrera9741]

Super talented band...

[@jokosuseno3037]

Would you like to do a kind reaction to an awesome guitar fingerstyle from Indonesia, that is Alip Ba Ta,,,he is the master of harmonic in the world

[@intimsiw]

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[@Alifbatafansclub]

Wow, You are so amazing Steve. Please see fingerstyle playing from alip ba ta, maybe you are interested

[@rindarinda5593]

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[@intimsiw]

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[@SteveOGRock]

I've added one of their videos to my to-do list. Will try get to that in the next few weeks. Thanks.

[@Alifbatafansclub]

@@SteveOGRock thank you so much Steve, have a nice day

[@rubyvolt]

I call this one, YYZ to the nth degree.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Check out their latest instrumental FROM NOW ON. A rock/metal/prog eargasm gem.

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

You should check out Play. It started out as an instrumental then they put lyrics to it

[@rizmancorpuz]

If you have a chance, check out the instrumental versions of some of their songs. Their instrumentals can be standalone because of how they construct their songs. According to the members, Kanami creates an instrumental shell. Akane makes the rhythm, Saiki develops the melody based on the rhythm, Miku writes the lyrics, and Misa freestyles the accents. No wonder a lot of reactors comment on their cohesiveness. Listen to a song and it's like each member is doing their own thing but somehow the voices and instruments unify. No one steps on each other's toes.

[@roseblue_]

The "Impossibly Hard Rocking Maid Band" are already a legend in Japan and the World. It's concept is based on the Maido Culture of the Maid Cafés, in Akihabara, Tokyo. Aka he global Anime capital of the World and home of shopping for electronics in Tokyo. If you walk around in the area, you'll see hundreds of Maids standing on the street, dressed in frilly uniforms, holding signs, being cute and trying to talk to you and lure you into a café. Maids are actually a service. You can talk, play games, read manga together, have them serve you food, coffee or tea, keep you company, sing for you, play music, treat you like a prince/princess. It's a modern version of a Maiko, a young trainee Geisha (Artist). Maiko--> Maido (there is actually a Band Maid special MV, where they appear as Band Maiko). There are no erotic overtones or services in all this, only the absolute fun experience of interacting with a Maid at a public place. Kinda like a Cute Talented Friend Experience. And in the devastating loneliness of a vast megasprawl like Tokyo, they are necessary. For all this, a customer pays for their time at a rate found on their sign they hold. Different cafés, have different rates, based on the entertainment potential and beauty of their Maids. A lot of young, pretty and cute university students work as Maids, to supplement their income. You can see the Maids if you visit the area, and they're a big tourist attraction in Tokyo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJDNqJJ7n9eAn8U . Unfortunately, the Pandemic has laid ruin to the Maido Cafés, because of the tourism industry crunch, something that Band Maid even point out in on of their latest MVs.

[@VickyHimpong]

I think you have to Check This Amazing Guitarist Fingerstyle from indonesia his Channel name is ALIP_BA_TA.. You will find another World,another soul,and big support from His Fans (Alipers)

[@SHAFEBPAYS]

Alipers' Go..go...

[@nurahwan8523]

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[@VegetaRabbit]

For more delicious bass check out Manners, BLACK HOLE (official live video).

[@anwarrifai6336]

I think you have to Check This Amazing Guitarist Fingerstyle from Indonesia, Another Artist and his Channel name is ALIP_BA_TA... You will find another World, another soul, and big support from His Fans ( Alipers ).

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Saiki's pee break...and a guest appearance by TinyHat-san.

[@lurkmerchant]

Delicious, juicy, tasty are 3 words that fit their music.

[@leecooper8661]

Apparently the girls refer to this song as Saikis tea break. 😂

[@zer0tzer0]

You need to check out 'Real Existence' LIVE next.

[@edamameme1789]

They have instrumentals for what they jokingly call "Saiki's pee break". They're played mid concert. On the latest album, they had Miku do lead vocals on her own song instead.

[@mauricedorreboom5388]

Maidiacs sometimes call this song "onslaught"

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Giving Saiki's voice a break (not to mention Miku's too) presents an opportunity for Miku's rhythm guitar prowess to not be buried by Saiko's voice, Misu's bass, Akane's drums, and Kanami's incredible displays of multiple techniques. If vocals were at the forefront we would not hear how Miku's guitar work accentuates Miku's bass line and complement. Kanami's lead. Right after the intro when Akane drops out for a moment and allows the guitars go front and center, Miku's guitar provides a textural base for Kanami's lead that really pops out, it has a complex sound that borders on dissonance.

[@Kmudaify]

Why no vocals? It's actually pretty simple. The song title explains it. "Onset"..... It's the "let Saki go take a wiz" song. Even superwomen experience the "onset" of the call of nature amidst a 2 hour concert. :)

[@sahrilsahril4680]

*pls react (alip_ba_ta) fingerstyle cover all songs and he uses 1 acoustic guitar, no cut, no edit, the guitar sound is very good 😊*

[@starocean6013]

Don't you tell me live if you can find it if you enjoy bass solos

[@cyberspooky]

I think your ready for the MV Blooming 👍 you can thank me later 😎

[@rubyvolt]

You must go to their page for the song SHAKE THAT!! You will have to get up out of your chair to move!!!! Just pick a song a week from their page, dude. They don't make bad music from balads to this. I call this, YYZ to the nth degree.

[@AK-tv6bo]

貴方は、正しい　ロックがロックであった７０年代がよみがえる

[@santi141414]

Misa has the better sound of bass in my opinion and her talent is delicious to hear

[@SteveOGRock]

It's quite heavenly to my ears.

[@yufriadi8126]

Please check Alip_ Ba_Ta Chanel finger style from Indonesia

[@craigbillow]

I'll preface this by saying Band Maid never did it for me, personally. The schtick isn't really my thing (see also Babymetal). But credit where credit is due, this song slaps! There's so many eras of hard rock & metal being represented here. I hear everything from Eddie to Slash to Claypool to White Zombie and more modern tapping and picking mixed in... this really feels almost like an homage. Very cool. Dunno if this has made me a fan, but I can certainly dig this track. 🤘

[@elevown]

lol. being put off from hundreds of amazing songs by amazing musicians because of how they dress? You will seriously do better to listen to music based on its sound not how the musicians dress- just some advice. Also- dont compare them to baby metal. Besides not being metal- baby metal do NOT play instruments or write their own music and were created by the studio. Bandmaid are the total opposite and world class musicians and song writers.

[@realdocloco]

Except being japanese, there's nearly no common point between Band-Maid and Babymetal: on one side you have a legit band, formed the usual way (one member meets another one, who knows someone else ... ), where each member is a musician (even singer Saiki plays some piano and guitar, even if not on stage), who compose, write and (co)produce their music , on the other side you have a manufactured group of three singers/dancers backed by a (very good) band. It's like comparing Metallica and The Backstreet Boys because they're both american 😁 .

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Soz Craig but I've got to disagree. BAND-MAID along with The Warning are saving hard rock music even tho they both play very different styles. If B-M played naked on stage it still wouldn't detract from how awesome their music is :)

[@jefffromchicago6321]

I love them both. I've seen BM 5 times and BM 3. I just don't understand the animosity that " strictly BANDMAID" fans have towards BABYMETAL. I get ashamed knowing Kanami would not approve. It's like an inferiority complex or a little brother syndrome. Someone compares them and you say you can't compare. And then you compare them to prove your point. This guy doesn't even compare. Sounds like he mentions costumes. Which is an actual similarity. Manufactured? Yeah. They were the heavy music club of cherry blossom academy. They went viral and everything was built around that. Found a market and capitalized. Bandmaid did the same thing really. Not being BABYMETAL fans you guys don't understand how talented they are. The female Idol category is the most competitive in the Japanese entertainment industry. They won small (3,000) contests to get signed. They were the standouts among other girls at various levels. The best girls get invited to try out for Sakura Gakuin. After 8 weeks the best are chosen. For BABYMETAL they tapped their best singer, best dancer and the only one with enough energy to keep up with the dancer.They are literally the best of the best. You guys don't like them. That's cool. Putting them down is not. Craig Billow doesn't like either and that's cool. I love both and thats extra cool. Elevown- good point about listening to the music. Craig likes this one song. He might want to try listening without watching to see if they grow on him. By the way. Did you guys know that for an early BANDMAID album BABYMETAL gave them a plug on their website?

[@jefffromchicago6321]

@@GaryHolloway-810 sounds delicious

[@aurellia.5642]

Pliss reac to ALIP-BA-TA 🙏

[@aripbudisantoso630]

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[@dwiharyoko9943]

Please . Reaction Alif ba ta.

[@orvoloco8261]

Imagine being nobody trying to describing/judging a band waaaaaay more popular and skilled than you ever would be in your life.

[@SteveOGRock]

I don’t have to imagine it. I am quite aware that this is exactly what I’m doing. It is perfectly acceptable to have opinions and reactions to things you yourself can’t do. This is the very essence of being a music fan. You don’t even have to be a musician to describe how a piece of music hits you and judge it as great or not. This is human culture. Perfectly natural thing.

[@williamb4652]

What a weird comment Orvo Loco

[@christianasiri837]

Please see ALIP BA TA fingerstyle Sir ,from Indonesia

[@aripbudisantoso630]

Gasss kopi

[@udikirianto3208]

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[@aripbudisantoso630]

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