Musicians react to hearing BAND-MAID / HATE? (Official Live Video)

[@Charles-ce7ev]

It takes a world class bass player to hold her own against a world class lead guitarist. In Band Maid you have both.

[@manrayma]

and don't forget the world class drummer that holds it all together.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

It's amazing how Band-Maid has rewritten the laws of nature: Hate brings Love! 😖--->🎀--->😍 Thx, Chris & Sam!

[@itsmemike1153]

The Warning just announced Bandmaid invited them to open for them in Japan! They are fans of each other!

[@tenchimasaki7319]

Song: I hate you!!! Maids: 😻😹🎀😹😻 Never knew playing a song about hate can be this much fun!

[@MaartenT]

I am pretty sure Gacharic Spin's Kirakrai is about hate as well (kirai means hate in Japanese) and it is extremely upbeat in typical Gacharic Spin fashion. Not sure how they do it, but for some reason it just works extremely well for both of them.

[@dragonmac1234]

Misa and Kanami are on fire, I love a good "hold my beer" guitar battle between them and this (in my opinion) is one of their best ❤🎸🎸🤘

[@greylocke100]

I hope you guys pre-ordered the BD-DVD of this concert, which is due to be shipped on the 27th of this month. If you get the special edition you also get the behind the scenes documentary of their 2023 tour. If you have and once you get it, you need to do a reaction to Miku's special solo intro to Influencer. The Small Pigeon gets to show off her skills and sounded and looked good doing it.

[@tasminoben686]

Ich kann es auch kaum noch erwarten, dass die DVD endlich ankommt, Puh!❤😅🎉

[@vincentfalcone9218]

Is there anywhere to get it without spending a small fortune?

[@roygillotti4615]

@@vincentfalcone9218 Band-Maid official shop has links... It's fairly pricey, but a lot cheaper than it will be when it's sold out and up on ebay.

[@greylocke100]

@@vincentfalcone9218 evidently YT removed my reply from yesterday. Go to their website and in the info section they have a post listing all of the places you can order it from. With shipping the least expensive is CD Japan I think and it's the DVD only and it's around 50 US.

[@daveminers3404]

@@vincentfalcone9218 I buy from CD Japan. The prices on the products are reasonable but the shipping is what is expensive. To counter that, I usually wait and place an order with multiple items together.

[@dollydayday]

Really good review guys keep the Band Maid reviews coming Thank you

[@outwest1014]

Miku DID NOT "come into the band" she CREATED the band and is da boss!!!!

[@texas1872]

Seriously.....

[@chrisegbertky]

No Miku No BandMaid.

[@texas1872]

@@chrisegbertky exactly

[@lawrencegambrell4293]

That is correct! I enjoy your reactions, but ALWAYS know band origin and history. It's always helpful.

[@rockyetsx70]

If you put the guitar/bass duel into context of the sound of a couple arguing, heard through an apartment wall, that fits with the lyric content which is Saiki absolutely shredding some useless guy (Saiki wrote the lyrics on this one). They did this at Lollapalooza as well, but this sounds so much better. Check out the Choose Me video from this show that Ohrenje edited together from 24 fan cams (the crowd was allowed to film one song on their phones out of 3.5 hours), where Saiki, Misa and Kanami take a stroll around the arena while playing and singing. This show was absolutely epic.

[@Olkam-w5u]

This song is addressed to the husband of the singer Lisa, who left for someone else during Covid, and with whom Saiki is friends

[@rockyetsx70]

@@Olkam-w5u I recall reading that it was based on a experience of a friend of Saiki's but did not see any more details. The lyrics pull no punches.

[@ericifune5543]

Saiki heard about this in the news. LiSa is a huge celebrity and this infidelity was all over the media.

[@figuerio1]

BAND-MAID is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Greetings from Argentina

[@johnmatthew102]

Most of us didn't know the context of Hate? when they played it in Charlotte, but we loved it anyway as Saiki kept singing "I Hate You, I Hate You, I Hate You, I". She chose the whip instead of candy this time. 😁

[@britwill72jp]

Kind of scary... I mean, their musical talent. So tight. It seems like the main players have such deep musical knowledge. They're not just randomly playing the meaningless notes, they know what they're doing and take it to the next level with this intense playing.

[@waynebenedict5785]

Organized chaos in the best way! A Band-Maid stable!

[@BillHallisey]

This song is the best "Get Lost" song I have heard in a long time. The lyrics are brutal to the person it was intended for. Saiki wrote the lyrics that the band accepted. Obviously, she was pissed at someone.

[@jlcsr9163]

You guys did this when you watched lollapalooza but this one has so much better sound quality .

[@stevecain6377]

And much better camera work. Remember for Lollapalooza how they kept not showing Misa during her bass solos for this song? That should be illegal! 🤣

[@jlcsr9163]

@@stevecain6377 ikr!

[@johnsmathers190]

Miku didn't come into the band, She founded the band.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

EPIC! ♥

[@ontaka5997]

You reacted to this song performed at a different venue (Lollapalooza) around 5 months ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6fHc3SHlrKArJo Personally, I prefer this performance at Yokohama Arena.

[@MaybeMetal-ug3jg]

Kanami was smokin' hot at Lollapalooza.

[@ontaka5997]

@@MaybeMetal-ug3jg Regarding the video from Lollapalooza, from a visual perspective, I loved that they showed a lot of Akane, and as it was during the daytime, you could see all the band member's facial expressions clearly.

[@ricardo__jr]

BAND‐MAID concert at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan on November 26, 2023 Setlist 01) DOMINATION 02) glory 03) alone 04) Play 05) Unleash!!!!! 06) Thrill 07) Shambles 08) Don't you tell ME 09) After Life 10) Sense 11) influencer (New intro with Miku guitar solo) 12) from now on 13) Daydreaming (New intro) 14) Memorable 15) about Us 16) Mirage 17) Bubble 18) Rock in me 19) Different (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only) 20) anemone (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only) 21) Choose me (Saiki solo on piano) 22) onset 23) Brightest Star 24) FREEDOM (New intro) 25) BLACK HOLE (New intro with Akane drum solo) 26) DICE (New intro with Misa bass solo) 27) HATE? 28) NO GOD (New intro) 29) Magie 30) Manners 31) Choose me (Normal version) 32) FORWARD (New arrangement) 33) endless Story

[@bruceveary1758]

When you say, "Well, not the BEST band in the world", I'm presuming that you ARE saying that they are ONE of the best bands is the world. Right?

[@MaybeMetal-ug3jg]

I love lollapalooza version. Which do you like ?

[@Oldmarty]

They have teetime and no duell 🤺

[@waynebenedict5785]

Tailor Swift, take note, this is how you write a break-up song! Brutal lyrics written by Saiki, don't piss her off! Can't wait for the Blu-ray/DVD to arrive! Miku, "Why don't you try and understand me!", oh we get it, be true to your partner!

[@tonygriffin_]

Written by Saiki. The question mark is to do with Japanese grammar and is, like the way Miku also writes, a great interplay between Japanese and English phraseology and grammar that meant the statement she wanted to use, "I hate you", when translated into Japanese ended up being a question. Or something.

[@_DriveTime]

From a Japanese fan (pohojisan): "Today, one reactor wondered why there was "?" in the title of "HATE?", so I wrote the reason in its comments section. Then it occurred to me that I don't think I've written about this story on Mearcord or BM-CD yet. So, I'm going to copy and paste it here. ----------------------------------------------------- The members of BAND-MAID once said this during the MC for OKYUJI in Japan. The English word "HATE (phonetic symbols: héit)" is pronounced in the Romanized pronunciation as "hate (phonetic symbols: hǝte, hate)," which means "? ＝Question mark" in Japanese. So they seem to enjoy pronouncing this song as "Hate (hǝte)?" in the Romanized pronunciation on purpose (tilting their head to the side), not as "HATE (héit)" in English! So, the title of the song, "?" is just a pun that Japanese people can understand. LOL"

[@TheNewTimeNetwork]

Having heard that this song is apparently dedicated to a cheating (ex-)husband of a friend, I interpret Kanami's battle with Misa like the arguments in a failing marriage. The guitar proceeds into a monologue (the solo) that escalates into an outburst of frustration with increasingly hard power chords (even more so in the Lollapalooza performance), erratic screeches and fast tapping. The ability to tell a story without spoken words, without being limited by a particular language used in a particular place, to convey relatable emotion, is what Kanami's guitar playing and composing mean to me.

[@JayDavisAtHome]

Band Maid is an impossible band. I'm 100% sure they made a deal with the Devil. You can pick any top name bands from the past. I don't care if it's Led Zeppelin or Rolling Stones or Pink Floyd or any other. They've all had songs that are stinkers. But I defy you to find a Band Maid stinker. ❤Kanami❤ should be wrapped in bubble wrap with the helmet in a hermetically sealed container when she's not playing. Her brain Is way too valuable.

[@surfingasongwave]

MISA! MISA! MISA! The barefoot assassin!

[@uffdad8211]

I can't get Band-Maid's song "Hate?" out of my mind, and I love it!

[@hazardouswaste08]

The song title is actually a play on words. Below is a copy of what I was told. ----------------------------------------------------- The members of BAND-MAID once said this during the MC for OKYUJI in Japan. The English word "HATE (phonetic symbols: héit)" is pronounced in the Romanized pronunciation as "hate (phonetic symbols: hǝte, hate)," which means "? ＝Question mark" in Japanese. So they seem to enjoy pronouncing this song as "Hate (hǝte)?" in the Romanized pronunciation on purpose (tilting their head to the side), not as "HATE (héit)" in English! So, the title of the song, "?" is just a pun that Japanese people can understand.

[@I_am_Warthog]

DeepL Translate is a lot better/more accurate than Google Translate.

[@kennogawa6638]

Cheating followed by breakup. Best guitar and bass duel in the business.

[@神農さんSin-no-san]

The audience at Yokohama Arena was very excited about the guitar battle. Amazing performance! 🎀🎸👍

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Band-Maid is in the unusual position of having five uniquely talented members. Yes, Misa and Kanami are center stage showcasing their talent here, but everybody else, Miku Akane, and Saiki, are in top form throughout. Akane ties everything together with incredible drumming (Triplets, triplets, everywhere!), Saiki is at the top of her vocal form, sarcastically belting out the lyrics she penned, and Miku? Miku is shredding away backing both Misa and Kanami during their "battle" - put on your best headphones and listen in the left channel and you'll hear Miku doing some excellent playing. And Miku is priceless when she sings: "Why Don't You Try To Un-der-stand Me?" That Band-Maid can make it all look so effortless, so fluid, so organic, shows that they have this performance as meticulously planned as a scene from an epic movie. Kudos to Band-Maid!

[@trex9263]

The female Japanese voice just doesn't work for me. It isn't what I call rock or metal. Other than the vocalist, I rather like the band.

[@lakerssupremacy]

​@@trex9263it's ok. it's just a matter of preference. some people like it, some people don't. As for me, I really like the female japanese voice.

[@gordowg1wg145]

@@trex9263 What is a "female Japanese voice"? Seems you're showing a bit of bigotry there - might be a good idea to re-word it...

[@gordowg1wg145]

@@lakerssupremacy You, too - WTF is a "female japanese voice"? What about "female asian voices", or "female oriental voices"? Or "female middle-east voices"?

[@lakerssupremacy]

@@gordowg1wg145 yes, you can use that too if you want. I just specifically used "japanese" here since they are speaking japanese language

[@Muzicman2112]

Band-Maid is the best rock group on the planet!! They’re on a level on their own, everytime I’ve see. Them live the never ever disappoint me! This group knows how to serve up a great dish leaving you wanting to more and more

[@Olkam-w5u]

In this band, frontmen are everything. Everyone's biography is known, everyone has their own mythology. And that's probably right!

[@jkkansasband7056]

You are right on Chris. There are NO egos in this band. The fans let them know what they love and BAND-MAID responds with more of what the fans love. But BAND-MAID can probably do anything and we'll love it. Peace. 16.1

[@bryanhallman8183]

Gotta love the "Dark Mincho vs The Barefoot Assassin" duels...

[@Greish-esquire]

😁

[@billb.5183]

The maids go to great lengths to make sure that every member gets to have their moments. It's always been that way. Ego doesn't come into play with these ladies.. They played 33 songs that night and this was song #27. They are machines. 😁

[@agdtec]

I love the line "10 minute limp gymnastics". If I was her ex I would move to another city. Not exactly a rave review of his love making skill.

[@chrisegbertky]

Love that line!

[@geoffb5]

I hope that someday Miku will get to be part of a 3 way "conversation." She is getting there even though she also works as the main lyricist and spokes-pigeon for the band. BTW there are translated lyrics that can be brought up on the video.

[@ericpetersen6312]

She totally was a part in "Don't you tell me" during the battle, she does guitar effects way in the background. You can see they have a light on her in the wide shots. In 'Hate' during the dueling, she comes in about halfway thru with power chords that ramp it up. Miku is a badass in her own right!

[@daveminers3404]

She needs to start using a headset so she's not anchored to her microphone stand. Poor Akane is never going anywhere!

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

A comment on translating the Japanese language: Japanese pronouns don't have gender. They use the same pronouns no matter the subject's gender. So all the members of Band-Maid can be translated as "He" unless the translator knows the members' gender, then they refer to them (in English) as "She".

[@Raiden-R]

Crazy❗️😆❤

[@paulpetersen879]

Crushing tune

[@k3w1b3an5]

From what I read in regards to the guitar/bass battle, Saiki told them " OK. You guys do something here". And that amazing part was born.

[@ausoleil8269]

Thank you for reacting to the maids. And I love the covers of your EPs.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Maids on fire!

[@michaelthain4488]

Love the track and the conversation between the guitar and bass. And love the savage putdown of a mans pride in Saiki's lyrics "10 minutes of limp gymnatastics" ouch!!!

[@hiawatha.g]

There are dozens of versions of this up on YT from their last tour. They are all worth watching, but this is truly stellar.

[@gbulmer]

Thank You for the enjoyable song and reaction. 👍👍 Very good point about solos. Band Maid is clearly not a dictatorship. Their mutual respect creates a lovely 'vibe'. As potent on the 'Joy-O-Meter' as their music. Maybe add Dirty Loops "Run Away" to your list of reactions. It's a feast for eyes and ears, and a total 'Hoot'. Dirty Loops do not take themselves too seriously. Best Wishes. ☮

[@JuanSan66]

Probably the band's master opening movement was having a guitar and drums rhythm section, giving absolute freedom to their bassist to shine as only she can.

[@surfingasongwave]

The deepl translator does a much better job with Japanese than google (and usually offers alternatives). Most translators have a problem with gender-identified Japanese pronouns. You'll often see "he" or "his" when referring to Band-Maid, but the translator can't tell.

[@Kissthetoad321]

They don't always write love songs. The proof is in.😆 The drummer gorilla is in unleashed beast mode.🦍🥁

[@994pt4]

Who pissed off these ladies! Love the lyrics and performance!!!

[@joebarrera9741]

I LOVE YOUR ❤❤❤❤❤REACTION SO SPOT ON

[@Quartermaster_Veteran]

I checked out your song Watch it Burn! Loved it! I've enjoyed all of your BAND-MAID reactions! Thank you!!

[@moscatodasti1]

Akane is the glue holding this chaotic greatness together, such an amazing drummer.

[@gordowg1wg145]

WTF? Miku "joined the band"? You KNOW better than that!

[@modelarstwodarekb]

Miku created the band and is boss!

[@dennisacarter4332]

Apparently Saiki was inspired (Saiki wrote the lyrics) when someone cheated on a friend of hers. Although Saiki has not confirmed this.

[@grahamreed8774]

There were a few firsts at with this show- Saiki singing solo at the piano. The catwalk to the centre of the crowd really exposed the band members who used it- Saiki on her own then Kanami and Misa soloing together etc and, was this their biggest one man show, crowd wise. The capacity is 17,000 but I gather that it didn't quite sell out.

[@UltraHD.7]

Don´t forget Akane going up and down the catwalk like a super model 🙂

[@waynebenedict5785]

@@UltraHD.7 And Miku running out and busting out her solo!

[@lengould9262]

Chaotic ... 😢😢

[@zer0tzer0]

Dude! Primp your hair before you roll the camera. It's a monitor, not a mirror.

[@TomForrest-fj7zc]

Impressive

[@Coomberg]

Annoying..

[@marathongman9281]

I have read a Reddit and Misa mentions her love of alcohol. She drinks alcohol when she is on stage. In her words her playing gets a bit messy towards the end. It's a shame and I hope she gets over it before it soon. Far to many band members have ruined their careers because of drugs and or alcohol. She has become known as The Barefoot Assassin.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

YOU FORGOT THE CAPTIONS! Excuse me for shouting - but look at it again with captions and you will be surprised. This is no nice and happy song at all.

[@donbergeson6771]

Saiki wrote the lyrics for this song and all I know is I would hate to be the guy those words are about because ... ouch.

[@marcscott756]

Rule number one: do not tick off a woman in a world-famous rock band. 😂

[@mrwolfe67]

There is no question mark after "hate." They are pretty clear that they hate unconditionally and want the person to die.

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and in this video you can see a rare smile from MISA at the end her solo. Saiki wrote the lyrics. Her friend, LISA (a great singer), was cheated on by her husband during covid and created a huge scandal in the press. Saiki was pissed.

[@santosperez8589]

I guess Marty Friedman planted some good seeds in Japan! Band-Maid., Hell yea!🔥🤘🔥

[@kirkscott2]

Saiki actually wrote the lyrics to this song. She really dislikes someone here. Love your reaction to this. This is from the Yokohama concert. Make sure you check out all of their latest videos from this concert. They are awesome as always. And they are doing an acoustic concert here in a couple of hours from now. It is not on a livestream anywhere, so many of us are anxiously awaiting a Bluray disc from this. Also, be alert to any new videos from the acoustic. If they do release them, you know it will be awesome! Thanks again for supporting Band-Maid.

[@trex9263]

I personally can't understand why those, especially men, find the female Japanese voice conducive to producing any type of rock or heavy metal sound. It just doesn't work for me. EDIT: On the other hand, that guitar and bass player duo was pretty damn awesome.

[@powbobs]

According to Saiki she was really pissed at someone and ended up writing this.

[@UltraHD.7]

Brought to you straight from the The Warning merch shop 😅 Please don't get mad, just kidding, I really like The Warning 🙂

[@COTTERO]

Reading the comments on the videos before the reaction is the WORST part of your reactions, it spoils the surprise element and bias you a priori.👎

[@maidsandmuses]

Awesome performance! 👍👍 Digging Kanami's new outfit also; Samurai-Maid style 😎 So glad Misa decided to stay with the band all those years ago, or moments like this would never have happened.