Play by Band-Maid | Two UNHINGED Old Musicians React!

[@stealthcabbie1336]

MISA, The bass player.... she does all three styles, pick, finger and slap. She just chooses the style for the song, and she has stated that the Band Maid "sound" usually requires the pick sound. Miku, the rhythm guitarist, Band Maid is her baby. She started the group with her singing in mind, But she soon realised that her vocals were not of "Rock Standard", so they brought in Saiki pretty early on. Cut a long story..... It was decided that she should learn rhythm guitar, and Kanami (lead) is here teacher. The thing is that these ladies ARE THE REAL DEAL. You lads have only listened to 2 song...on KZbin anyway. I looked and listened to the Billboard Best 10 ROCK songs for 2019, none of it is ROCK. Not only are these girls the best female Band I've heard, They are one OF THE BEST BANDS I've heard. They are that good. Kanami (Lead guitarist) is the main music writer and MIKU writes the lyrics. Spread the Band Maid word

[@neilcam]

The other thing I'd add (even if very late to the party) is that they weren't packaged together; Miku literally created the band, found Kanami, who brought in Akane, who brought in MISA, and then Saiki was recruited by Miku as her own replacement as lead singer (an amazingly unselfish/egoless move). And that took place in 2013. They've been getting better and better, earning their chops the old fashioned way for 10 years now.

[@RevStickleback]

They weren't "put together" as such. Miku, the rhythm guitarist, had been in an idol band when she was younger, and had the idea of starting a maid-themed band. She found the guitarist on the internet, as the was doing covers. The guitarist was being backed by the drummer, so got her on board. The drummer knew MISA, the bassist, from her music school. They auditioned Saiki for the lead singer part. As for MISA and pick-playing, she has a solo during their instrumental "Onset", where she switches from pick to plucking in the middle of the solo. Oh, and Band-Maid have a heck of a lot of good songs. They aren't one of those bands that have 4-5 big songs and the rest are a bit "meh". In fact, few can agree what their biggest songs are. This one gets suggested a lot because of the intro.

[@sacluvsBM]

They put themselves together just like Mick and Keith or John and Paul. Jimmy Page went out of his way to meet Akane after seeing them play in Tokyo in 2016. Nice but you have no idea what this is about. You need to first and foremost understand the gap. You're not there yet. But you will be. That rhythm guitarist is the band founder and lyricist. And if you saw how MISA palms the pick while slapping and then opens her palm to have it drop between her fingers. No one does that. No one. Hey Reverend this is directed at the reviewers and not you. I know you know Band-Maid. Peace.

[@busser649]

It drives some Band-Maid fans absolutely crazy that others suggest this song for a reaction because it is not their most technical song by far. Most of us love it because it's just a simple straight forward hard rock song. Looking forward to anything else from Band-Maid. There's so much out there so feel free to binge react.

[@busser649]

Oh yeah, I'll just subscribe now in anticipation of you guys doing a lot more Band-Maid & hopefully a little more often. I appreciate the breakdown you gentlemen do after. Good stuff.

[@chazzn121]

Miku is Japanese with a Japanese mindset not an American gen y/z bimbo. Originally thinking duel vocals, label said one should hold a guitar, Saiki was left handed - did not look great. Miku's thought was if I hold it I should play it so she made it her mission to play and play well (Asian attitude). It has now allowed Kanami more freedom as lead guitar and also allowed the bassist to expand her wings in the music. Also different from N American bands is the lack of ego. They work together and decided to be good friends.

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

Band Maid are easily the best band on the planet right now. I'm about to hit 60 and I haven't been so impressed by a band for many decades. Cheers from the UK.

[@topographic1973ify]

The band was created by Miku, Rythm GTR, and the whole concept was hers. They were formed organically by Miku, not a record label. She worked in a Maid Cafe in Japan and thought the dichotomy (or gap as many like to refer to it as) would be interesting between being dressed as maids and playing the kind of music she envisioned. She writes most of the lyrics and Kanami writes most of the music.They are not artificial, you won't hear them using auto-tune and they can play the hold b'jesus out of their instruments. There are mellower and heavier versions of pieces they put out. Reincarnation is REALLY hard hitting if you want something heavier. Don't You Tell Me has a great live version where Misa (bass) and Kanami (GTR) have a "battle" on stage; it's great. The biggest complaint I've heard about them is that the songs aren't long enough. Other people complain about the appearance. My only thought is that the world is full of male metal bands who have a "look" but nobody ever seems to complain about or ridicule them. I'm 68 and have seen a LOT bands come and go and I don't know if there's anybody who does rock like this any more. Chili Peppers? You haven't heard enough. I hope you follow up. I would suggest ONSET which is totally instrumental. Bass Picking? She can slap the hell out of the bass when she wants to. Sorry, I'm raving. Look at more live videos and you'll find you're getting deeper into the rabbit hole.

[@mogaman28]

Bass guitar is MISA's bitch at all times all playing styles

[@ΚάλλεΤάβος]

At the Classic Rock Awards 2016 in Japan, Jimmy Page gave Akane high praise for her drum work. There's a selfie of them together floating around the internet.

[@ringderniebelung]

yes 😲--> i.redd.it/oyz2nkizzqv21.jpg 😄

[@puffdadico6063]

My vote goes to Puzzle live by Band Maid.

[@armynurseboy]

The maid image was chosen for a couple of reasons. First, the visual component is extremely important in the Japanese pop culture, much more so than in the US. Oftentimes, the visual actually is MORE important than the music. Second, Band-Maid is all about the contrast. Miku (the founder) wanted to portray the cutesy maid image then bludgeon you over the head badass rock music. They call that contrast "The Gap". BTW they are playing the Inkarceration Festival this summer in Ohio. I'm sure they're going to play other dates while they are over here.

[@sacluvsBM]

And one more aspect l think. Since a Maid Cafés job is basically a low paying crap job it just might also serve as a reminder to small pigeon of a place that she might not be too eager to have to return to. A motivator of sorts. Possibly?

[@erumi36]

Lead guitarist Kanami has stated that Carlos Santana is a huge influence on her, and there are fan cams of her throwing in little Santana licks here and there. They aren't a Patreon indy band. They belong to a major(ish) label in Japan, Nippon Crown, who is a big Karaoke manufacturer/distributor/publisher. Revolver Records is the recently created sub-label that they are on at the moment. I wouldn't be able to stop myself from listening to this band if I had a channel, so to prevent yourselves from cheating and listening to other songs, just go ahead and call in sick with the flu for a couple days and knock out 8 or 10 reactions. Then you can listen to a wider variety of your new soon to be favorite band's songs! :D I know that you have a bunch of songs to go through, but for the heck of it, my favorite is Puzzle live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDYgGOmnKh1i9E There is an excellent acoustic version as well, but I'd save that for later. You need to be properly marinated first!

[@AndrewTitov]

They also signed with United Talent Agency about a month ago.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@AndrewTitov actually last May. Inkcarceration 2020 on July 11th at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The prison used in the movie The Shawshank Redemption.

[@placebo5466]

Makes sense why she's shredding that PRS.

[@alexn4843]

From what I understand Kanami (lead guitar) is Miku's (rhythm guitar) teacher.

[@sacluvsBM]

That is a fact. When Miku's alter ego told her to leave this crappy job at Maid Cafés and form a hard rock band with the members dressed up like Maid Cafés employees Miku had zero experience with Western style rock n roll and she had no ability to play a musical instrument. Did she tell the 810 year old pigeon that rents space in her pretty head how can l do that? Nope. She just went out and did it.

[@omneil]

I Subscribed. I'm an old Musician in my late 60's. I found this band about 2 yrs ago. I now own all their CD's. These girls need a big break soon. I'm praying for it.

[@UnhingedReactions]

Welcome aboard, and thank you very much for your comment🤘

[@raid7752]

JIMMY PAGE OF ( LED ZEPPELIN ) loves this band. He met the group back stage and asked if he could have his picture taken with the drummer( AKANE ) she thought it was a dream ( it was not ) a rock legend like that giving props to the girls, how awesome is that.Jimmy Page( LED ZEPPELIN) just after seeing the band play in Tokyo in 2016. He complimented Akane. Akane was star struck. She later said Mr Jimmy Page-san offered her much encouragement and she promised to do her best. The talent level is off the charts, These girls are flat out ROCK STARS. SHRED ON LADIES...

[@ShikataGaNai100]

"I know I can do it, kitto! (kitto = surely) I know I can do it, motto! (motto = more) Be more existent."

[@timgove5337]

Japanese use lots of imported words, considered cool to be educated (remember those days?!), and pop music even more so, BandMaid from 5-20?%, this song especially, even tho it’s relatively simple n basic, “don’t worry be happy “ stuff in this case, traditional “rock your troubles away”... Feeling Desire Heartbeat 準備出来たら Let's be playing like a game 始めよう starting 踊らされるくらいなら 全て To fire 壊して 本能に 逆らうな Try now！ Play me 動き出した感情 Mine 止められない誰も I know I can do it きっと I know I can do it もっと Play shout out Oh raise your voice！！(shake body！) Say Yeah yeah yeah yeah lalalalalalala Wow wow wow wow lalalalala (Be more existent！) 狙い定め let's go higher Happiness (there is no way out) Anger (It's gonna be all right) Sadness (let go of your mind) 全部飲み込め Take off (there is no way out) Get on (It's gonna be all right) With life (let go of your mind) Play me 飛び越えてく暗礁 Mine 怖がることなどない I know I can do it きっと I know I can do it もっと Play shout out Oh raise your voice！！(shake body！) Say Yeah yeah yeah yeah lalalalalalala Wow wow wow wow lalalalala (Be more existent！) 限界まで let's go higher 俯くな mistake yeah！ Play me 動き出した感情 Mine 止められない誰も I know I can do it きっと I know I can do it もっと Play shout out Oh raise your voice！！(shake body！ Hands up！) Say Yeah yeah yeah yeah lalalalalalala Wow wow wow wow lalalalala どんな花だって どんな人だって 永遠じゃない いつか散る 囚われないように 時を刻んでく living 倒れるまで Don't stop fighter

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@timgove5337 Most J-Rock/J-Pop bands, especially "girl" bands, play fast and loose with English/Japanese lyrics mixed in, sometimes just for effect. Some performers, especially folks like Utada Hikaru and Kwon BoA are fluent in Japanese and English (BoA is fluent in Korean as well)...and, to a lesser extent, Ayumi Hamasaki, Koda Kumi, and Miyuki Nakajima. Miyavi also has a pretty good mastery of English, so does Taka of ONE OK ROCK. Faye Wong and WeiWei are fluent in Mandarin and English (Faye is also fluent in Cantonese, which she often uses to get by censors in Beijing). US rocker Marty Friedman is fluent in Japanese as well, so is one of the members of Barenaked Ladies. Sadly, most US rockers have enough trouble with English, let alone another language. LOL Here is a Fender Japan CM featuring Miyavi and SCANDAL using English. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJOohYiDi7SgZ5I

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kanami is Miku's guitar teacher. Kanami has an endorsement from PRS. Miku used to play a Rick 620, like her idol, Shiina Ringo of Tokyo Jihen. MISA plays barefoot on-stage at lives. Patreon doesn't enter into it. They record for Revolver and JPU Records. They have toured internationally. "Conqueror" is their 6th album. MISA and Akane used to play in the backup band for J-Pop singer, Becky.

[@RolandtheGhost]

I consider conqueror their 3rd album. On the first 3 albums all the songs they submitted were rejected by their management and they were given songs written by professionals & producers who wrote all the lyrics, music, and arrangements for them. It wasn't until "Just Bring It" (the 4th release) that their own songs made up the track list. Even in all the interviews for conqueror they themselves introduce it as their "third major album" I tend to agree because I think to myself, with the as the first 3 albums not having a single lick written by them...can it really then be considered a "Band-Maid" album? It seems like that's the feelings of the band themselves referring to conqueror as their third album

[@rickwagner-]

BAND-MAID are on Revolver Records, a sub-label of Nippon Crown, a good sized Japanese label. They're certainly not self-funded via Patreon.

[@UnhingedReactions]

We know that now. 🙂

[@jtdg5849]

My vote is for Onset. Maybe you should build up to it first, but they never disappoint. I had just run across the girls a couple days prior, watched every last official video on their channel multiple times, made my first iTunes purchase EVER (and first money spent on new music in DECADES) when I called up a friend of mine who had played guitar professionally in Japan back in the 90s. "Dude, I just found THE MOST AMAZING Japanese band! and they're all girls! and all dressed up li...." "Oh, you found Band-Maid, here, let me send you a link" ONSET. I swore I had no idea it could get any more amazing than what I had already listened to.

[@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL]

"Oh you found Band-Maid..." Hahahaha!! You're like, "am I the only one who doesn't know about this? " 😂😂

[@himanu5625]

Yes! Onset or Blooming... either or....

[@xerodelacroix5552]

I saw them live on the first US tour on the first date. They're even better live in person. Also Misa is so dedicated to the bass that she actually briefly left the band before their second major album (after 1 major album and three indie EP's) to take lessons to get even better....and she'd already been playing for 10+ years. There's a translated interview where Miku (band leader, rhythm guitar, co-lead vocals) said that when she came back and recorded the bass tracks for World Domination that she had gauze on her fingers because she had literally played through them so many times and been practicing so hard that she had ripped several nails apart and her fingertips were so raw they were bleeding through the gauze.

[@miqoto]

IIRC Miku(rhythm guitarist) was originally the main vocal, but they wanted a more rugged voice so she does back vocals and rhythm guitarist instead. their chemistry is great. :) they tour like crazy past few years, europe/us/japan.

[@alexn4843]

Love Band Maid. Only discovered them this past summer just in time to see them in concert in NYC at the end of Sept. They are awesome live. First song I heard from them was "Take Me Higher". You should react to that one. The back and forth between MISA on bass and Kanami on lead guitar during solos is awesome! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHfcipyGeb-tmtk

[@BM4-Life]

Well it may be a gimmick that draws you in but it’s the performance and talent that keeps you around and makes you a fan. 😁😁😁

[@maurormatos]

They mix a variety of genres, not only hard rock. To hardest you can list to Real Existence (MV or Live), ONSET (live instrumental), Rinne (MV or Live). For more soft ones there is Freedon (live), Daydreaming, Manners. And for the unexpected you can hear for Blooming (MV) and Different (MV).

[@zer0tzer0]

Yup, She has a green and a purple PRS. Kanami is a huge Santana Fan!

[@VladimirChupin]

Now she plays also the grey one, which she has expropriated from their technician, Daisuke Kondo. During the last lives, she way playing it half of the time.

[@sacluvsBM]

She has been known to play a few bars of Europa while on stage.

[@Valenvenge]

take your time guys, band-maid not going anywhere that is for sure

[@jbartyparty7398]

Some of the best musicianship I've seen in a rock / metal band in a long time...and they don't over rely on any one thing, or stick to any prescribed formula. And the duo of Saiki and Miku makes them vocally very dynamic. And yes, Akane is a juggernaut. If you love fantastic and proficient drumming, and you want to keep it on the female rock band tip, but move away from the J-rock scene, check out The Warning from Mexico, whose unique brand of propulsive rhythm based rock will have you moving and grooving in your seats! And they sing most everything in English, which helps add an even deeper layer of resonance to it. Check out Dull Knives or Hunter or Queen of the Murder Scene. You will be pleased. Great reaction, like the dichotomous presentation...y'all do a very nice job with your analysis. Keep rocking! \m/ \m/

[@Arcterion]

Fuck yeah, more Band-Maid! Fell in love with these ladies when I stumbled upon their first music video a couple of years ago and have been a fan ever since. Over the years they've definitely proven themselves to be very capable and talented musicians that are keeping the spirit of hard rock well alive. You guys should definitely do some more reactions to them. You can basically pick just about any song, because I'm pretty sure they haven't released a single bad song so far. ;)

[@muttenmagroo]

Band Maid - Onset, instrumental that really shows off how good they are

[@Blanzalot]

They are not an Idol group. Miku, the 2nd guitarist and back up vocalist formed and recruited the members. She also wrote most of their songs. Kanami, their lead guitarist does the music arrangements but all the members contribute. It's very hard for group to form up like this in Japan cuz every producer makes idol groups like Korea. This is why BM has been grinding for years.

[@fernandonovo6149]

I noticed that it took less than a minute to see both of you smile at what you were hearing.....these ladies are the best....having seen them twice live on stage I just want to see them live again....🇨🇦

[@outwest1014]

Jimmy Page likes them especially Akene, drummer. He insisted on a selfie with her. Also Tony Visconti (David Bowie and T Rex's Producer) has worked with them on their latest album. They put themselves together, Miku proposed a maid themed band to Asume and they gave a go ahead. Miku found Kamani on the internet, who then contacted Akene, who in turn brought in MISA. Saiki was brought in after they determined a more rock style singer was needed. Miku's guitar instructor is Kanami. Kanami writes the music and Miku writes the lyics. Right now they are scheduled to play at the Inkcarceration Rock Festival in Ohio in July. How would like to be in the band that follows their set? Waiting for the 2020 US tour schedule to be released. Songs for you to check: Puzzle live Puzzle acoustic Onset instrumental Dice Domination

[@Glynthepin]

One of the best thing about Band Maid, is that it is not a record company concept, idol band etc. Miku, rhythm guitar founded the band. She looked online for a lead guitarist and found Kanami. Kanami knew Akane, the drummer and suggested her. In tern, Akane, went to music school with Misa, who plays bass guitar. Originally just the four members. Miku, very humbly agreed her voice was not strong enough for lead, so they had an audition and chose Saiki. No Simon Cowel, America/Britain's Got Talent etc, rubbish. As Augmintt, has commented, who said they make money through Patreon, is a mystery and it is totally incorrect. Band Maid have been to the USA three times over the last few years. Only a few dates though and not major venues. The 2019 tour was six venues, all I believe, sold out.

[@timgove5337]

I thought 3venues(3cities anyway), 5 dates, def all sold out. Here’s a fun informative subtitled interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/enuydKeOiZ6VfJI

[@rickwagner-]

@Tim Gove 4 venues (two different spots in New York), 5 dates. Or like you said, 3 cities. New York, Dallas and Los Angeles.

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Guys!

[@MisakaMikotoLuv]

they do live shows non stop and have done a couple of world tours, theyre great

[@shad0wincgaming]

Band-Maid’s instrumental song “Onset” is really good. If you want a regular song (with a surprise) check out “Don’t you Tell Me” Live.

[@Gavrev]

The live concerts on DVD are awesome. The package was put together by the rhythm guitarist Miku, who used to work in a maid cafe before they came together, member by member until we got the unit we have now, all super talented, all kawai. Band Maid!

[@sacluvsBM]

You have to see them live. They are amazing. Actually beyond amazing. Hands down my favorite hard rock band on the planet today.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Astute observations, gentlemen. Please f-n carry on with Band-Maid - the worlds best hard rock band! You have 98 more songs to go. \m/

[@jasonnord785]

Check out The Warning, a 3-piece rock band of sisters from Mexico for a great Patreon-supported band. Start with "Dust to Dust" live from Lunario. Band-Maid and The Warning are my favorite bands right now!

[@gamera29]

My vote is for PUZZLE live!!!

[@joshi_new_wave]

My vote for next goes to Onset live from Zepp Tokyo. It’s an instrumental that really showcases the skills of the musicians. It’s ssssooooooo good!

[@Matthew-ee6nb]

Kanami (who plays the PRS) is a massive Santana fan.

[@UnhingedReactions]

That's great. I've been a longtime fan and follower of his for over 30 years... you can always hear him in my playing.🤘

[@Matthew-ee6nb]

The bassist has some tapping parts in one of their new songs (can't remember which, or if it was just for a live stage). I presume she just prefers pick to finger as in some videos you will see her switching between pick and slap mid run, holding the pick between her palm and index finger.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA picks slaps fingers and taps depending on the song sometime multiple switching, I know I have seen them Live twice and the second time I was 6 feet away from her

[@russ_henry]

New sub just to watch the Band Maid journey. They are an incredibly talented band and as noted, are the whole package. They are all mid-late 20's in age, so they aren't kids/teens just starting out. 3 full length albums and a half dozen or so singles are out there to discover. The newest 2 videos are Rinne (pronounced "Reen-neh") which means Reincarnation, and Blooming. Rinne is the heavier of the 2, but Blooming is a tour de force of Akane Hirose's drumming. I'll also add a +1 for Puzzle (Live) since it showcases pretty much everyone's playing throughout. You guys are in for a treat. These ladies are something special.

[@livefancams]

seen them live and got their whole concert on my channel, play is good but some of their tour exclusive instrumentals are great also.

[@MrFloppyHare]

As far as BandMaid goes, I would suggest "Onset", an instrumental that really shows their chops. Another one of my favorites and something from Japan that you HAVE to check out as well, are BABYMETAL. It's a different concept completely - although the skirts would have you draw similarities, at first - but they will blow you away, guaranteed! BABYMETAL are a 'project', a 'music company' (as in theater company), a 'team'. First and foremost, they are the three girls that front it all. (Originally, until one of them left because of health reasons 1.5 years ago.) One singer and two backup/chorus vocalists/dancers. They are accompanied by a band made up out of premium musicians and the music is written by various (officially) anonymous writers. It's all brought together by and was the brainchild of a genius producer, a true metal head. The girls were 11/12 when they first started in this project, they're 22/20 currently and have earned the respect from people like RHCP, Korn, SlipKnot, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford (from Judas Priest) and many others. Yes, the whole thing was originally 'put together' by this producer, Key Kobayashi, but the girls literally grew up in it and are now, together with the producer, the driving force behind it all; the musicians are top-notch; every song is different and an homage to different styles of metal; the singer is excellent - has been from a young age and only gets better - and their choreography is bonkers! ("Choreography in Metal?" Yes, choreography! ;-)) Their style is a genre that they've pioneered, called "Kawaii Metal" (Cute Metal), combining all sorts of Metal styles with J-Pop, with Ska, Funk, Reggae, Dubstep, Italo Disco, EDM, traditional Japanese folk music, and a whole lot more, strewn in as well. If you can set aside your preconceptions of "the girls themselves don't play an instrument" - No, but they're the vocalists and dancers! - of "the whole thing didn't start in a garage" - No, but everyone involved has their heart in it and are the best at what they do! - of "eeeehhh, it's young girls/women, I don't know how to feel about that" - They've never been sexualized in any way and if you feel weird, that's your problem. - of "it's pop with metal, that's not metal" - Rob Zombie once said, "the girls rock harder than most bands we've toured with" and Rob Halford affectionately calls them "heavy metal monster ladies" - then you will see the quality, joy and bad-ass-ness that's BABYMETAL. (Like the singer, Suzuka 'Su-Metal' Nakamoto says: "No thinking, just feeling!") This year is their 10th anniversary and their recent, third album was #1 on the Billboard Rock album chart (and #13 on the Billboard album Top 200) but some of the classics I would like to recommend first are: "Road of Resistance, Live in Japan" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWoioh8nLGpm7s "Megitsune" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXyWf4CQdrp-fdk "Rondo of Nightmare" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6m8cpZ_rtBledE "Karate" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/faenZHZ-dplrpqM Two of their best live performances - BABYMETAL are an act you have to see live - and two of their best music videos. Enjoy, gentlemen! Rock on! (P.S.: And, no, the girls weren't forced into it and there were no auditions or anything like that. The producer, working at a kids division of an entertainment company , Amuse Inc., recognized the vocal chops of the singer and thought she would be better suited for rock/metal than for pop. He then started an experimental project with her, complimented by two flanking vocalists/dancers and combined it with his love for Metal. It was a small project, under-funded and starting in small clubs and food courts. It blew up unexpectedly, internationally, and they've had to work their asses off, fighting against the preconceptions of the Metal community - Metal elitists, mainly - but, many awards, three highly acclaimed albums and ten years later, here we are! :-) )

[@ArmandoTheWanderer]

talent is unmistakable live for sure

[@tonygriffin_]

Band-Maid and Babymetal reactions will always get you the most views, likes and comments. Both bands are best live, for sure. This one is a great example and your reactions match! Nice Zeppelin t-shirt - I had the luck to see them live in 1979 and am seeing Babymetal in 4 weeks. Hopefully get to see Band Maid too some time as they're putting out some of the best live Rock since Zeppelin (Jimmy Page recently complimented them on their musicianship).

[@justinlikesme19]

Puzzle live the killer Alone mv one of the most killer aswell Moratorium live its all over Awkward live.... 100% Secret my lips live its fire!!

[@MahoroAndou]

Check out Moratorium live!

[@robertebrownfield]

Band-Maid has a lot going for it. Miku (rhythm guitar, vocals) knew exactly what she wanted. People might think she came up with this idea as a cute way of promoting the band, but I don’t think so. Look at the audience at a Band-Maid show. Look closely and be honest about what you see. She knew exactly what the target audience would be and how to bring them in. Smart woman. Now the talent the band has? Well, that did sort of fall into place if Wikipedia is to be believed. No matter how the group was brought together, there is no denying the talent. Each personality brings just a little more quirk to the group to make them that much more entertaining to watch. The fact that these women actually like each other, and spend time outside of the band together, shows in the quality of their work on stage. They are entertaining to watch, plain and simple.

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

The Maid was first. The band was second.

[@josemanuelperez2853]

Don´t get me wrong, i find all the Band Maid members really attractive women, but if a producer wanna just get some "nice looking gals" to make a band, there´s a lot of more attractive (in the formal way) than them in any idol group And they aren´t an exception in Japan, there are others female groups with very attractive woman, and very talented. Comes to my mind quickly Lovebites or Aldious. In Aldious you even can find the daughter of Terry Bozzio (the drummer of Frank Zappa: Marina Bozzio playing hard. Both groups do Power Metal and a very good level. Aldious more on a melodic side and Lovebites more fast and furious. Also there´s some, not a lot but some good numbers in female groups in Japan, and not now but from years ago. You can find bands like "Shonen Knife", a punk/pop band from the 80 (still active) or famous pop bands like Scandal who are on stages from 2006 and a lot more. Japan have a very good music culture and a lot of people can play an instrument. In the Band Maid corner, i´m not a professional of course, but i think that when you see a musician relaxed and smiling on the stage, is because he/she knows what is doing and can do it well, and all of them are smiling. Well, MISA (bass player) don´t smile a lot, but this is because she is very shy (really). fortunately she have a small bottle of bourbon on an amplifier to medicate this (not a joke, she really take some whisky shoots on stage, or beer)

[@UnhingedReactions]

Nice comment, well put. Big Zappa and Terry Bozzio fan here. Thanks for watching.🤘

[@jossysylvain4004]

You're right JOse

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

@@UnhingedReactions Yes, Marina can play drums like her stepfather. Misa listed Les Claypool as an influence. Aldious is another great band. Unfortunately the lead singer, Re:No left the band around the beginning of the year.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! this song is basically their Gateway drug it gets you in is Great but you KNOW there is something better out there. A very Basic (for them) in your face Rock song

[@stanleyday7293]

Jimmy Page is a fan of Akane, the drummer. Nuff said. Try one of their latest videos Rinne or Moratorium live

[@rodrigoinostroza2359]

Nice reaction. I remember my first video of BAND-MAID was this and "Thrill" and I inmediately get hooked. Now, they're my current favorite band. I think their musicianship level is amazing and they truly know hoy to show it, never forgetting to make good and catchy songs. I suggest you to react to songs like "Moratorium", "Onset", "Puzzle", "The Non-Fiction Days", "Rinne" or "Blooming". There're plenty of great tunes you can pick out. Cheers!

[@mikometal4882]

Same story for me!

[@himanu5625]

You guys should watch "onset" or "Blooming" next...

[@brettmarlar4154]

Geddy NEVER played with a pick. He actually let's his nails grow out a bit on his plucking hand so it sounds like a pick, but it's his fingers. That said, yes, sometimes the picked sou d is right for the song. Chris Squires was a beast of a bassist who always used a pick. Thrill was mostly with the fingers as well. Kanami is an official PRS artitst. She was playing her green Custom 24, but she also has a 408!

[@ステンマルク-h9m]

ギターやボーカルが上手いバンドは多いけど、ベースやドラムまで上手いから、演奏力が有る実力派だよね。素晴らしい。 誰かが結婚しても続けてほしい。

[@Mikupigeon]

You guys should try puzzle LIVE( not official LIVE MTV one), Moratorium Live....... etc... or their latest release, Blooming and 輪廻 (Rinne)......

[@screamindemon71]

Another live song from Band Maid that you should do is an instrumental called Onset. If you thought they did really good in this one then this takes it to a whole other level!

[@Petershelson]

It was so weird hearing Kanami through my left earhole :O

[@UnhingedReactions]

Hmm not sure why the audio was reversed. Not something we did on purpose! Maybe the original video is like that? If not, I'll look into our setup to make sure we're not doing something wrong. Thanks!

[@StrikitRich]

'Earhole'? That a reference to Kanami's Dallas prank?

[@takooyab2892]

GO‼️MIKU‼️ GO‼️MIKU‼️ GO‼️MIKU!‼️

[@JDWheels1]

Here is one that will peak your interest: Motion Device is a hard rock band from Canada, led by vocalist Sara Menoudakis (16), along with Josh Marrocco (Cousin, 21) on guitar, Andrea Menoudakis (19) on bass/keys and David Menoudakis(20) on drums. They’ve released three studio albums over the last five years and have created quite a buzz on the internet with their KZbin videos. They had a friend on second guitar, but he left to pursue other musical avenuse, leaving brother, sisters and cousin to continue their rock revolution. Two videos are high on my list for you to check out: Thick Skin kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpnEfqWMbr2WZ7c Their cover of Dio when they were younger. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onith6iwm6-Yaas

[@adjust_fit_0075]

ベースのミサは、スラップの時はピックを一指し指と手のひらに挟み込んで、残りの指で弾き、絶対に落とさないと言っている。一回のライブで使うピックはせいぜい2枚だということだ。The bass guitar MISA states that when slapping, the pick is pinched between the index finger and the palm and played with the remaining fingers and never dropped. The number of picks used in a single live is at most two.

[@nem447]

keep doing their live versions when possible, there's plenty of HD clips on YT. They are one of those rare bands that are more interesting live, like Iron Maiden. Chur from NZL.

[@NewAeonWarlord]

fun fact: they are not "just old enough to start rocking". Looks can be deceiving for us westerners when it comes to asian people. These ladies are in their mid-late 20s (I think Miku is 29, Saiki 24, not entirely sure about the other 3 but I'm pretty sure they are in the same area). Misa plays with a pick a lot but sometimes also does fingerstyle and switches to slap a lot for solos. Kanami, the lead guitarist, is the one who writes most of the bands music. The thing is that they are all very experienced musicians. Kanami used to be a singer/songwriter, Akane and Misa both are from the same music academy (and have both done live-work, too), Saiki was a singer and dancer and even Miku (who only started playing guitar when she formed Band Maid) used to be an idol-type singer.

[@MoonmanRedux]

According to published birth dates Saiki will be 26 in February and Miku ought to be 28 right now. Other than that who knows, although Akane is probably the oldest of the remaining three.

[@NewAeonWarlord]

@@MoonmanRedux ah, thanks!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

​@@MoonmanRedux A-chan, Mincho, Pigeon MISA and Sai-chan Oldest to youngest unless you account for the the little pigeon actually being 810

[@MoonmanRedux]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Interesting. Where did you get the information from? I've seen it speculated that Akane is the oldest of the bunch before, and also that there are two birth years for Miku floating around in the ether so she may be younger than 28.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@MoonmanRedux DMiyash248 supplied the years: Sai-chan 8 Feb 1994 MISA 15 Oct 1992 Pigeon 21 Oct 1991 Mincho 28 Aug 1991 A-chan 14 Dec 1990

[@vandeboeds1]

I hope you can react to japanese metal band : Unlucky Morpheus - Knight of Sword

[@Technoir444]

BAND-MAID are awesome, more please. If you want another great all female Japanese metal band checkout Lovebites. They’re a bit more power metal but just as great.

[@watcher2554]

MISA! MISA! MISA! How the hell did you reverse the sides on the audio?? LoL!! So weird to hear Kanami and Miko on the left and MISA on the right! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@johnmatthew102]

Made me check my headphones!

[@UnhingedReactions]

Hmm not sure why the audio was reversed. Not something we did on purpose! Maybe the original video is like that? If not, I'll look into our setup to make sure we're not doing something wrong. Thanks!

[@watcher2554]

@@UnhingedReactions No, any of the MV's and ProShot live performances are audio/visual sync-mixed so the sound comes from the correct sides. Something got crossed on your end for sure.

[@erumi36]

I'll wager that his fancy schmancy mixing board set-up has gremlins living in it.

[@nodgelyobo1]

Yes of course it's a package...a package like...Elvis, The Beatles, Stones, Led Zep, Red Hot CP, Beach Boys, Kiss...et al..

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

\m/[Band-Maid]\m/

[@bach-kw8vx]

YOUKOSO（Welcome) to the wonderland of BANDMAID. Please react the other tunes."Take me higher"(live) "moratorium"(live) "Onset"(instrumental)

[@Augmintt]

Nope, ladies don't make their money via Patreon. Not sure why someone would tell you that.

[@UnhingedReactions]

Yeah someone mentioned that in one of our comments somewhere. Guess I should have looked it up 🙂

[@UnhingedReactions]

Whether it's true or not, it's not a shameful thing.

[@averyteplitsky885]

Fun fact: Kabuki-make-up wearing Japanese metal band EZO had a great tune called "Streetwalker" back in the fall of 1989. Guess these lovely ladies always have the world's oldest profession to fall back on. Pretty sure they'd find plenty of takers based on some of these other commenters!!!!

[@rickwagner-]

@Unhinged Reactions Good point. It's great that musicians have options. It's a very competitive business.

[@tanitatt]

they do have a subscription/membership for their club members

[@zer0tzer0]

This isn't even one of their best songs. It's nice visually, and good for starters, but there are better ones. Dig deep! You will find some real treasures. The have all sorts or equally great but very different songs. This is the Studio Coast concert, but also check out any song from the Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert. Either of them have very high production values and are far superior to any of the Fan-Cam stuff. Especially the songs with the Call & Response "Battles", 'Take Me Higher' and 'Don't You Tell Me'. If you want proof of their skills check out their instrumental, 'Onset' LIVE.

[@Blu9_Nin9]

Watch "Onset" live.

[@KMASCII]

Band-Maid has always got something interesting in their songs. For myself their music is like going back to hearing something you've been missing. One song that doesn't get suggested a lot is Yolo kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp7TqmRpd7KCeqM. Most of their music is certainly hard driving, and though Yolo isn't one their harder songs, it's certainly a wonderfully written and very well performed rock song. Really though, you can't go wrong listening to any of their songs. I'm sure others had mentioned this but the bassist, Misa, uses different playing techniques depending on the song. I saw in an interview a while back that she admired Paz Lenchantin of the Pixies, I don't think it was Deal. In-the-end, these ladies have some skill. Enjoy your discussion 👍.

[@paulread4886]

Their ultimate live track so far, 2020 live version of Domination, complete with jamming and solos from all the girls in the middle. ASTOUNDING! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k

[@moomakemoney]

As you get deeper and deeper into their set list.... the outfits and "the package" don't even come into play... anymore... their muscianship and skill grab all the attention.

[@drewan79]

Inkcarceration Festival 2020

[@jonjoreynoldsgranner7307]

Have a look at wakaggi band and acid black cherry. They so good

[@skoob64]

Hi, you guys should a reaction to Asterism a three piece band featuring a seventeen year old female guitarist and a 17 years old bassist. The guitarist is Hal-Ca and she is a force of nature and a brilliant guitarist and Miyu the bassist is no mean player. Check out the following: "Light in the Darkness” (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6Hbf5aQpLOdjLc “Blaze" (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2KzqZ6mbdF6d9U :Museum of Death” (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2aagquBrKmGbdU You could also react to songs by all female heavy rock bands Aldious (Suicide Live), Gacharic Spin (Broken Lover Live, Doll$Boxx (Take My Chance Live) , Mary's Blood (Marionette Live), Lovebites (Shadowmaker MV) and D_Drive (The Last Revenge Live). Yuki the female guitarist with D_Drive is exceptional. Watch her cover of Judas Priest’s Painkiller. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCXnXaBfc2Zo80&start_radio=1

[@oooppiikkk]

"TURN ME ON" LIVE

[@ringderniebelung]

yes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYDXeX-gi5qWhNE

[@chazzn121]

they are there own entity, not an off shoot of some american band. I am amazed at how critics want to compare to older bands.

[@jossysylvain4004]

Les Bangles comme comparaison de groupes de filles,je rêve alors qu'il y en a un paquet d'autres de plus proches!(et j'aime les Bangles mais elles n'ont rien à voir. Et pour la langue, ce n'est pas un problème. Les 3/4 de l'humanité ne comprennent pas l'anglais.Vous n'êtes pas tout seul dans le monde.

[@davidwdykes1059]

Good intelligent objective review, but I'm always amused by western "geezers" (not you two) who assume that because they're Asian and ladies (ages 26-30!?! - not that young; three of them classically trained musos), they might have trouble nailing a bit of "rock". As I understand it the "maid" image was based on by the founder (rhythm guitar backing vocals) to establish a dichotomous image of what's expected of a hard rock band (black, leather, testosterone blah blah) or "gap" as the Japanese call it. Anyhoo, enough rambling (came across them when invited to of theirs last summer in London), check out "Onset" live or one of their recent MVs (Dec 19) Rinne or Blooming. Look forward to the next review!

[@UnhingedReactions]

Great comments, thanks for watching! 🤘

[@davidwdykes1059]

@@UnhingedReactions Cheers fellas! As I understand it, the early stuff - "breaking new gate" etc was written for them, but the last couple of albums the music is composed by Kanami - lead guitar (the most unlikely/unassuming "axe" player I've come across in my tome) with lyrics written by the rhythm guitarist - some amusingly ironic stuff (check out "turn me on" or their "alter-ego" band - "Band Maiku" ) sublime parodies

[@fabianflogg3011]

Please react dir en grey- rinkaku (arche live)

[@StrikitRich]

Jimmy Page & Akane: i.redd.it/oyz2nkizzqv21.jpg

[@kirilkirilov7185]

"I'd say they can play"...you think???)))) there is not even a single weak pillar in that band))) those girls would make even famous and well-established musicians blush))) let's say you are in a band and it will eat you alive that there is a Japanese girl somewhere that can do it better than you))) you guys enjoyed the musicianship and that's a lot more than understanding the lyrics...it is a good staff even you, I or anyone that isn't from Japan can listen in awe...))))))) please...Take me Higher next, you would love the guitar battle there..., thanks)))

[@laughingbuddha2948]

You shouldn't have made any references to "The Bangles". That was the cheapest shit around in their days, while you're looking here at some very talented women that play some extraordinary music.

[@UnhingedReactions]

You're not the first one to have mentioned this... it was only brought up to bring to light that they were decent musicians especially when seen live, and to exemplify the empowerment of female musicians/groups. Obviously this is not a rehearsed show, so it's important to just get the idea of what we are trying to convey as a whole.

[@laughingbuddha2948]

@@UnhingedReactions No problem. You're doing fine. All I felt like any comparison with the Bangles falls flat in every way but the fact that they are women. All the best.

[@lazyboogie8611]

Please try Gacharic Spin MINDSET. Talented skill girls band! crazy funk!!

[@yugoxgc]

You think Miku has come a long way in... ThIS?!... Bro go react to "Rinne" (Or 輪廻 ) NOW. She got EVEN BETTER recently

[@richardhall6034]

Hi from the UK something for you to check out the band is called nightwish and have a massive following in Europe and the internet Check out these songs you might as well start with the first song of the wacken 2013 open air concert dark chest of wonders then song of myself and story time from the same concert. And then the nightwish army will be arriving at the door lol

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Using a pick...not a "real" bassist? Carol Kaye would disagree.

[@starocean6013]

Nancy Wilson ???? No way band maid wayyyy better come on man wtf?????

[@UnhingedReactions]

I like your passion, but you better get your ears checked, bub. Thanks for watching🤘

[@averyteplitsky885]

Perhaps I'm one of the few on here listening with my actual ears rather than with the proverbial DEVIL"s JOYSTICK(!), but not really sure what the big deal is. Musicianship and vocals are both fine, but regardless of what anyone else dares to write on here in protest/derision of this comment, I doubt that this would be such a big deal without the dress-up gimmick!! And as for that plethora of folks complaining about the supposed reversed audio, c'mon, who are y'all kidding?!? You're too busy droolin' and typin' with one hand. P.S., I kid!! @Unhinged Reactions, loving the enhanced production on yer end. Congrats!!

[@UnhingedReactions]

As I said in the video, it's a nicely packaged product, and the girls proved that they can jam and play their instruments at a level that will entertain. Guitar rock is alive and well.🤘

[@averyteplitsky885]

Perhaps, but my ideal sentiment of guitar rock still being alive and well dates back to that Seventies golden era of Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer and that classic album/track "STILL ALIVE AND WELL"!!!

[@rx32555]

You should listen more songs from Band-Maid. They are really talented musicians.

[@johnmatthew102]

@ Avery Perversky I was there watching Johnny Winter all four times he appeared in my city in the 70's. At one memorable "Winterfest" (as they called it), Edgar Winter and Derringer were also present and performed what seemed to be an all-night rendition of "Tobacco Road". I loved those shows back then, and they are great memories, but this is now. Over 40 years later. You are the first one I've ever seen come into the Band-Maid comments section and slam their fans the way you have. To say that we are a bunch of drooling pervs that pleasure themselves while watching these ladies speaks volumes about you and your mindset. From where in the deep dark recesses of your twisted mind did that idea come from? I know you like your "guitar hero's" to be hairy, sweaty shirtless Mark Farner types screaming in your ears. That's what makes it legit rock-n-roll in your world, am I right? It's time for you to grow up and start thinking with the head on your shoulders, instead of viewing every attractive female you see as fapping material. I hope all of the females around you in your life are aware of your proclivities, and are taking the necessary precautions.

[@averyteplitsky885]

My good sir, perhaps you should read my comment again, as in absolutely no way did I even indicate that I was at all interested in these ladies as "fapping material" (clever, mind you!), and please spare me your ridiculous righteous indignation that my opinion regarding the high number of views for Band-Maid videos isn't based somewhat on certain well-known stereotypes! And while I did state that their vocals and musicianship were fine, whatever my so-called concept of the supposed prototypical guitar hero is completely irrelevant here. Lots of talented women out there who are highly proficient on their chosen instruments regardless of genre. Admittedly, this music is not my cup of tea, (and I am a fan of heavier music btw). but let's not kid ourselves that a lot of the disproportionate appreciation for these ladies isn't based in principle on their presentation, regardless of its intent. Also, I don't necessarily think that even if a certain percentage of said fans do fall into the "drooling fan boy camp" that there is anything necessarily wrong with that, provided that it is openly admitted and not hidden behind an extensive amount of verbiage (ironic, considering how faux-verbose this comment is,LOL!), trying to obscure the obvious. Regardless, I belatedly envy your past attendance at those Winterfests and admire your otherwise excellent taste in music. Have a nice day... and thanks for that 'cool' new nickname, although in all honesty, I'm more of the Expository Eunuch type! (With full apologies to Dennis Miller for the borrowing!!)

[@jendropranowo8379]

Reactions ALIP BA TA FROM INDONESIA

[@100sitra]

Babymetal, road of resistance live from japan or karate (offical), you to like coming like it or hate it.

[@timgove5337]

Yes, BabyMetal is a must. They have to be sampled a few ways, each song is different. This one really stresses the crowd interaction and that they’re fast. Ok, most of the songs do that, but it also captures them at a great ages (15,15,17; they started at 11! Now 20,22), in between first two albums. Road of Resistance live kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWoioh8nLGpm7s

[@outwest1014]

Absolutely they need to react to Babymetal, though I prefer they start with Karate official, their WTF #2 song/video.

[@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL]

10,000 views! Lol!! You want more views? Do a Babymetal reaction. I guarantee the same if not more views. GUARANTEED!

[@mikometal4882]

Gimme chocolate, Megitsune, catch if you can, karate, nightmare of rondo, doki doki morning...many song for them to choose.

[@starocean6013]

Ok so watched your reaction again and I humbly apologize but your comparison are your opinion I just happen to disagree with every thing you compared them to band made stands alone and misa dose both pick no pick they have taken the rock world by storm and will continue to due so

[@UnhingedReactions]

That's what makes music so beautiful. 🤘

[@ibdaffy]

How dare you bring the Bangles into conversation? They cannot even compare to the music being played. Your comments were boorish.

[@UnhingedReactions]

hahaha! You are absolutely right. Band Maid is way beyond. They are true musicians.

[@ibdaffy]

@@UnhingedReactions You are a true gentleman.