REACTING to BAND MAID (After Life) 👻👻👻

[@harleyrichards140]

OK, I've checked and it appears that young Mr Carneson has still to react to Daydreaming. To correct this lamentable state of affairs could I suggest you Like this comment (or perhaps add a comment of your own) and maybe he'll get the message because, let's be honest, we all want to see his face at That Moment on the track!

[@jmarczeski]

I have been poking him with that for a while. I am sure when he does he will understand why been wrong for so long

[@kanamispick5368]

He hasn't done Band-Maiko either 😯

[@philproffitt8363]

YES. I've just watched 'Daydreaming' on the 2017 concert Blu-Ray...special performance. I have the studio version on standby in the car...to lift my soul when work is a grind. And, CHASE, don't deny yourself the beauty of some 'Secret Maiko Lips' fella.

[@David-yt6kp]

Indeed. Chase, you have to at least do the MV of Daydreaming. You'll be glad you did.

[@rmdcade1717]

@@philproffitt8363 Seconding this! Both "Daydreaming" and "Secret MAIKO Lips" please!

[@sjnix7044]

"I've got to learn that dance." Every Band Maid fan ever.

[@alanfoster6589]

That's not a dance: that's a musical paroxysm.

[@bodiesergio6738]

instablaster...

[@patron40silver]

April 1 is approaching and you know what that, hopefully, means.

[@abuec]

I am not sure Chase knows what that means... Has he done Band-Maiko reactions before?

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Band-Maiko????

[@airlinesecret6725]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Only Band as good as BAND-MAID !

[@nitizgurung5841]

Band Maid's eternal rival Band Maiko...

[@fernandonovo6149]

Band-Maiko the only band who not only rivals Band-Maid but even at times surpasses them!

[@tmt7265]

Listening to Band Maid's songs is like listening to history. Their beginning is great but their new music is the future.

[@nates8548]

Chase, you're one of the only reactors that caught MISA's bass accent during that second part! ;-) And... Mincho is such a Rock Star! \m/

[@nem447]

Other bands - "1...2...3...4...Go!" Band-Maid - "GO!"

[@celfhelp]

Maximum the Hormone runs deep in their blood, after all

[@ericifune5543]

Filmed at the Maid cafe where Miku worked. They are playing in the hallway next to the riot as evidenced by the flare.

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best Rock band on Earth. Think that covers everything.

[@EliseAutoXr]

Can't go wrong with Band-Maid, their new album is just fantastic, I love every single song... very diverse, not just the "same song" over and over.

[@xagorvangard]

Wonderful way to start the weekend. This just MAID my day. Thank you!

[@daimyoj9266]

Chase + Band Maid = instant like! Both are important... 🔥🖤

[@ChaseCarneson]

☺️🙏

[@adilsonfernando1754]

My power trio until 2017 was : Geddy, Alex and Neil, now it is: MISA, Kanami and Akane, that´s it.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Very good transition 🎸🥁🎸

[@_DriveTime]

Great, prominent bass. Melodic, tasteful guitar work. Drumming that suits the band's style perfectly. Killer instrumentals. Boldly blazing their own unique path in the music industry. Very likeable people who are very easy to root for. There are many similarities surprisingly.

[@ChrisPage68]

Haruna, Miho and Miyako. (sorry, Midori! 😘).

[@adilsonfernando1754]

@@ChrisPage68 Great trio , I like it too, stay safe.

[@jenspfennig9226]

@@ChrisPage68 Great point!

[@xsteveconwayx]

I hope that they develop a young fanbase because if they became influential to the next generation, the overall songwriting of rock music would step way up. They’re so good at writing catchy hard rock music.

[@CESmith]

Another insightful reaction. It's why I keep coming back. Thank you for continuing to share these!

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Chase, you’re in for a treat with Unseen World! Both Akane and MISA is ripping it up! as you continue to listen you’ll hear each member doing what they do best musically!

[@daimyoj9266]

The rhythm section is definitely on point🔥

[@juliettemcgee9055]

That was fun! Always on-point my friend. Song goes really hard and relentless, absolute Yandere-mode-activated vibe. Also, happy to see the NO shirt making a comeback!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Yeah really enjoyed this one. Also, the no short is always gonna be a feature haha. ☺️👌

[@pete-m86]

See Band-Maid in the notifications. Close other windows, crank the volume, hit fullscreen, and hang on for the ride!

[@kiyoneg1580]

The theme of the music video is Miku's experience and the band's current homage. The maids, cleaners and managers that appear are traced to the band's members. Each performer is likened to a member of the band. Now, let's think about who is which member. Miku wanted to be a singer, dropped out of a local national university, moved to Tokyo from Kumamoto, and worked at a maid cafe for about half a year until she became a member of an idol group. She realized the idea of ​​forming a band playing hard rock in maid outfits after the idol group broke up unsold. At first, it wasn't very popular and there was talk of dissolution, but the goal was to aim for the world as the Thrill music video was played 10 million times around the world. And it continues to evolve until now. Curiously, it is still highly evaluated overseas than in Japan.

[@joeking6763]

An added note to your comments (which I look forward to for your insights btw): Watch the video without the music (if you dare!) Also please note that the photo on the wall is actually MIKU when she worked at the maid cafe! This comment was on another reaction video: MV is not connected with the lyrics of the song, it is a special story. This is actually the story of the band in the last 11 months. When I first watched the video I was happy for the fun video and the great rock song. However, when I read some comments and looked carefully only at the video, I became worried and a little sad. The video begins with a maid in a completely empty cafe (MIKU, founder of the band, red bowtie). Due to the COVID situation, the cafe is closed and there are no guests (no concerts and live performances) and the maid goes to the locker room frustrated. There is already an unemployed maid who is bored (not Saiki, but Kanami with a purple bowtie). A third maid (yellow banana bowtie, Akane) is coming soon. They are all angry and frustrated, joined by a cleaning lady (Misa) and a manager (Saiki). Suddenly, the situation changed, everyone was well and happy to dance together (The situation is improving as the band releases a new album, MV, and plans a Nippon Budokan concert) and take pictures with lovely smiles (The band is optimistic and open to the media). That's how MV ends. The girls appear in the order in which they joined the band. Here are some additional reasons why this is so: 1) Miku appears first and that is clear to everyone. 2) Costumes similar to maids in maid cafes are worn by Miku, Kanami and Akane, so there is no chance that Saiki is dressed in that costume. Kanami sits and looks at Saiki on the phone, which she adores and that is why she wears a bow tie in her colors. 3) The third maid is next to the chair all the time (only the drummer Akane has a chair). 4) Only Misha can be a cleaner. 5) The band has not been functioning on the principle of a band leader for a long time, but Miku emphasized in recent interviews that Saiki has the last word in decisions. That's why Saiki is the manager. What worries me is that MV was recorded before the cancellation of the scheduled Nippon Budokan concert and that the girls will become as frustrated again as at the beginning of the video. Band Maid needs the support and help of fans more than ever."

[@ethangospodareck]

Wow..a lot of in depth info here. Thank you🤜🤛

[@crabuki1273]

Yaaassss. Thank you for this one! I love how this is classic rock, but with a little proggy time change in the main riff. Thumbs up for Chase!

[@2abug]

Miku: “Don’t say you love ME!” Chase: “No no no no no! Too late 😍”

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@deathrocull9591]

Miku: "Don't say y..." Chase: "Nope, don't say what I think you're going to say."

[@hawkmoon4107]

"They make my soul happy". Band Maid in a nutshell.

[@traxiii]

Didn't make my queue until today, May 9. What you said about YT! Not my first time hearing this song, but first time with you. Love this song, love the video, LOVE BAND-MAID and your reactions are spot on too!

[@JuanSan66]

Great job, thank you. With more than 100 songs every Band Maid fan cannot be up to date with the favourite song. There is too much, an impossible job. The last two albums showcase a lot the backing vocals. It seems that the ladies are currently working on the voices pack as another layer of music, which makes Band Maid's usual powerful instruments shine much more. Anyway, as you say yourself, Band Maid doing Band Maid things.

[@holyomega3093]

My favorite Band Maid song is always the one I am currently hearing.

[@chrisscott820]

I think this is my favorite of their songs

[@theotherbrotherguy]

Yay new Band-Maid reaction! Thanks Chase!

[@oniliberty8811]

YESSS, Finally you reacted to this one my fav Band-Maid song currently

[@randymcmillen647]

Band Maid- not just a group, but a happy family as you will see at the end of the video! Also- April 1 is Band Maiko day! And- I just learned that MISA wasthinking about leaving the band in 2016! The exact moment she changed her mind was at the 2016 Sakura-con performance right after she said, "Hi. My name is MISA."

[@sjnix7044]

Source for this? There is a lot of significance in that for many reasons.

[@randymcmillen647]

I forgot who posted the Sakua-Con footage I watched last night, but several commenters said this. If I see it again I will let you know.

[@goodsong6732]

Her change of mind was much earlier. end 2013 begin 2014

[@Greg-om2hb]

Unseen World is indeed a great album, from beginning to end. “I Still Seek Revenge” might be their heaviest song yet. “Sayonakidori,” with Miku taking on lead vocals, deserves more love; it has a fun J-pop/J-rock feel. Chase, after Daydreaming (MV), you really need to check out BAND-MAIKO. I recommend you start with the “Gion-cho” video, because it is not a BAND-MAID cover, and has a very different sound, song structure, and approach to vocals

[@3WWizard]

Great to see this come out. I have always been a guitarist fan and love Kanami's work, but MISA and Akane have me appreciating the rhythm section of a band like never before. I hope we get some new videos soon, but there's still some great songs/music videos that would make for good future reactions. We have Daydreaming, Bubble, Secret My Lips, Don't You Tell Me, Glory, Don't Let Me Down, and Endless Story left from the official channel I think that would all be good for reactions. Those are listed in my order of preference, but these girls never disappoint. Also, as many others have said, the new Lovebites stuff is amazing and a lot of us eagerly await Chase getting his first experience with Nemophila and their song Dissension. Sorry for the request overload, I am just passionate about the awesome stuff that the ladies from Japan are putting out there. Thanks for all the great content Chase! I really do enjoy having you bring different aspects of all these songs to my attention, sometimes things I have missed or overlooked.

[@billb.5183]

Great reaction Chase. With any luck, we'll get a new Band Maiko video soon. I have faith in them. Band-Maid can do no wrong this year! =)

[@hernan3284]

Well, this is how you start a damn good day! 🤘

[@Doug_Hannon]

Great stuff as always :) I'll keep pulling for "Secret My Lips," but I must admit if we ever get a video for "Black Hole," THAT would be fire!

[@joeg1709]

More rock goodness. They just make music that sounds different than anything I've found out right now, and I love it. If you get a chance to listen to the whole Unseen World album, some of the best songs won't get a MV.

[@kengoarai8798]

Thanx Chase, for reacting! You are important too! Cheers!!!😁🎶😁

[@thesherbet]

theres only one problem with this song, it wont ever leave my head.... that chorus is so freakishly catchy!

[@johneg27]

Such a damn good song! As always, best reactor/music analyzer on youtube! I seem to always learn something new about the song after watching your video on it... even if ive heard the song 100 times! Thanks as always!

[@alto1MO]

As much as I love Band Maid, I really hope Chase gets back to Lovebites at some point soon. He's only done a couple of their songs and none of the big ones like Holy War, Thunder Vengeance, When Destinies Align, Raise Some Hell, Swan Song...or the new ones like Glory to the World or Winds of Transylvania. That said, Chase is fun to watch no matter who or what he is reacting to. 😁

[@mikeosgood3846]

Lovebites is just a clone of the 80's sound of Iron Maiden. nothing new or fresh

[@ChrisPage68]

@@mikeosgood3846 Don't talk Bobbins. They are the freshest thing to happen to Metal in DECADES. Have you heard Glory To The World, Dystopia Symphony or Winds Of Transylvania? If not, sit back and take notes. You're going to need more than one pen. 💥🤘💜🐺

[@federerfanatic]

@@ChrisPage68 To old timers certainly they are a reminder of a better era. But they are examples of Shoe gaze shredders. Nobody is denying their incredible skill but they really are NOT close to song experimentation of BM.

[@goodsong6732]

Akane and Haruna are friends and have no rivalry. All bands in Japan respect each other, why should we fans be rivals? Both are good bands. Everyone has their preference. There is room for both. No need to feel superior PO.

[@hiawatha.g]

@@mikeosgood3846 As an old fan of Maiden, Metallica, and before that, Sabbath, Purple and Zeppelin, (I saw all those bands live, to boot) I'd love to be able to agree, but I can't. I've been playing Lovebites tracks back to back with Maiden and Metallica, and it's like all those guys have six-shooters and someone just showed up with phasers. But it's more than technical chops. They've been around only four years but their variety of songwriting already rivals those bands. Four more years and who knows where they can take it. Yes, just one person's opinion, but honestly, I was bored with metal until I found the Japanese scene.

[@ricksgamemisc10]

I love that one girl's rage. :D

[@p.ayebasco6645]

When patience pays off! Time to cash in!

[@dbzmatrix6393]

The girls said in an interview that Black Hole is one of their favorites on the album!!!!

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Manners-Warning!-After Life is a bombastic trio🤘🤘🤘

[@David-yt6kp]

Chase, your reaction videos are like a fun classroom setting sometimes. Your insight is appreciated. Something that has occurred to me about Band-Maid is something that has also been true of other bands in the past. To use an old cliche, the "man behind the curtain" in this band is the one person who frequently goes unnoticed in so many reaction videos. She founded and speaks for the band, writes nearly all of the lyrics, arranges vocals (along with Saiki), plays rhythm, adds vocals, and is the only member to both play and sing throughout a concert. On top of all that, she is a tireless workhorse for the band and is the business mind as well. There's a reason the other members have great respect for that little "pigeon" who is happy to take a step back and let the others shine. She is an extraordinary woman with lots of personality and an unstoppable drive to see this band achieve "World Domination".

[@kaazan1]

crazy bassline Misaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Space_Ranger]

The whole new album is Misa and Akane putting in work! It's like they knew what people liked about them and amped it up! lol. I'd like it if you did just some of the songs from the album. They have some fantastic almost experimental songs on the new album like Giovani and Black Hole. I kinda doubt they will make videos for those. "Makes me happy" is how Band-Maid has helped me get through the past year and more!

[@rowinwan1]

No one: Chase: Band Maid doing Band Maid things. Always a banger, glad Band Maid's living up to your expectations as always!

[@ethangospodareck]

Woooo!!! Good God I need to get out off work ASAP!

[@ranger_a6953]

Miku's counterpoint backup (basically second lead) vocals on this album are really great. It's going to be a total blast when she inevitably starts doing lead guitar with Kanami.

[@keithvincent4]

Can not wait for Blackhole reaction.That will be fire.

[@zuppazone]

10:32 I love all of their songs, but my absolute favs for: fast pace songs: - screaming - rinne - black hole - no god - liberal slow pace songs: - daydreaming - time - anemone - about us

[@johnnyrokkit]

Hey, Chase! I've been trying to figure out what it is that gives these hard rock riffs their edge. I'm convinced it's Akane's drumming. And more specifically her use of the kick to add swagger to these passages. Of course there are countless other BAND-MAID things happening that all plus it up, but the drumming. The drums. Oh, the drums.

[@waynetubr]

BandMaid is the epitome of the Japanese lifestyle. There is no lone stand out. Its main focus is to push the group forward. Just when you think Kanami is shedding a guitar rith, in comes MISA with her bass guitar, and Akane secures the moment with her drum beat. I almost feel guilty leaving Siki and Miko at the end. But I know there's no hard feelings because, like I said earlier its about pushing the group forward, not personal individually.

[@penguinpower314]

This entire album just has no chill, it's full intensity all the way. And yeah it's pretty much an Akane and Misa showcase throughout, both of them are insanely busy but in super musical ways that never feel overbearing to the song as a whole, it's very impressive writing. Kanami feeds them demos, and they just know how to fill it out perfectly with their parts.

[@MichaelNolen]

Yes, Band Maid makes us happy.

[@bobespirit2112]

Ah, Chase, love the BM reactions. I noticed your overdue for the dual reaction of: - Band Maid - Secret My Lips (live) - Band Maiko- Secret Maiko Lips (MV) I don’t want to give much away but just know they released the “Band Maiko” version on April 1st telling everyone it was their new theme and direction. And the music, of course, is spectacular and no joke. ✌🏼😎

[@KMASCII]

Although Unseen World isn't my absolute favorite album of theirs, it is certainly their best album to date technically and songwriting-wise. It's certainly one of those must-have albums for any collection.

[@wolfscoat6207]

Another cool reaction. I know, you cannot react only to Band-Maid, although there is enough material to do so. So if you cannot, I reccomend to listen to some of their older songs ( If you didn't aöready do ). Daydreaming, Yolo, Alone, Puzzle ( also acoustic ), Before Yesterday etc. etc. are also awesome. What I also recommend is a newer Band called Nemophila, they have some really good Metal songs out. The last one called Dissension blowed me away. Still Band-Maid is my number one.

[@ken9333]

Look at Chase Canerson, my favorite Band Maid reactor - so inspirational ✌️

[@rickfromtexas4659]

I heard that song a couple of times on reactions last night and it was stuck in my head all day at work, today. They are always on my mind it seems. As always, Chase, that was a great and informative reaction.

[@brittneyduque8141]

One of my favorite songs off the new album, it just makes me feel so happy. :) I also love Miku’s little background screams.

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Kanami is evolving and the band is good enough to express it. Where will they end up? The very top I hope - they deserve it. As Francis Bacon put it ' Christ man they are so bloody good'.

[@Rakunz419]

Watching your videos make my soul happy

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Japan is killing it with great music this year. Band-Maid, Lovebites and Bridear all coming out with new albums and Unlucky Morpheus has an epic album of covers. Also, I have discovered new bands on YT. TRiDENT is awesome as is Sokoninaru and 88Kasyo Junrei!

[@michaelbiscay9836]

Another awesome breakdown of these ladies. I'm wondering if any of the new Lovebites stuff may be on your ever-growing to-do list.

[@ChaseCarneson]

There's something there for sure but just trying to make some time to film again soon

[@RevStickleback]

First time I've heard of Band-Maid adding a 'shart' to their sound. (4:09) Well, it's different, but it might be a hard one to recreate on stage.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

lol

[@ElfInflicted]

Meidos rampage! Probably my favorite solo from Kanami so far. I can't say why at this point but it really struck me for some reason. A little nod to BabyMetal at the end there? Thanks again for these wonderful reactions, I think I've watched all your Band-Maid videos in one evening, lol. Also, I'm sure others have mentioned them, but you might consider reacting to Wagakki Band. They're a very different experience from Band-Maid but their blending of traditional Japanese music with modern rock and metal is just masterful.

[@dhrh0591]

3 of the girls actually have music schooling, the bassist, the lead guitar and the drummer and although the rythme guitartist/ back up vocalist (the bands founder) didnt know how to play guitar when they started she had the lead guitarist and a teacher teach her how, now all 3 guitar players have their own signature line, the lead plays a PRS, the rythme plays a Zemaitis and the bassist plays a Black Cloud, also the drummer has an endorsement from Tama

[@robertbassham8514]

Also to note, I believe Miku is in the image shown on the wall (sitting down on the right... I believe) as this is the place she used to work at.

[@goodsong6732]

Yes it is the cafe in the first few seconds.

[@SandraNelson063]

This is called "going at it hammer and tongs". All will be laid waste in the end. The Black Flag has been raised, no mercy given. No prisoners. YES.

[@cyberspooky]

And did you notice the homage to their star employee Miku on the wall in the opening 👍

[@tasam1981]

Hi Chase, there is a new band you really need to look at. It's called Cluppo and their song Peace and Love.

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Chase!

[@nellybod8742]

Looking forward to a Nemophila Reaction. Once Chase settles into the new job. After Band-Maid, they are my top listen in Japanese rock scene at the moment!

[@geraldgetskow3420]

Totally agree. Mayu is a great vocalist. Hazuki and Saki with the dueling leads. Tamu on the drums is at the same level as Akane/Nao/Senri. Higurashi-san is a decent bassist. All four musicians sing backup with Tamu pulling double duty as a lead singer on occasion.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

I am always amazed at Band Maid's sense of humor. This video has two references to Band Maid's formation. First, Miku had worked in a Maid Café, which was what gave her the idea for the Maid Band. Secondly, When the three maids are dancing with the manager and cleaning lady they're referencing Miku's failed Idol group 'Lil Cumin', three dancing, singing girls dressed in cutesy maid uniforms. I saw a video of them, they sang pop songs like "I think We're Alone Now", and while Miku was the stand out, as whole they were forgettable.

[@oh_hey_its_b]

Yyyyeah buddy! Can’t wait to rock out and jam out! 🤘❤️

[@royjohnson3769]

The video was filmed at the maid cafe where Miku worked before she started the band. The performers are all present staff members at the cafe in Akihabara.

[@killinjoke2517]

It's Saiki's revenge on Miku's dresscode!:)

[@ChrisPage68]

"Marianas Rest - Glow To The Edge (Official Video)". Allow this Doom Metal masterpiece to seep into your bone marrow, Chase - it's a Vibe, man! 🤘💜🔥

[@falagar4567]

I hope you are ready for whatever comes next week.

[@starocean6013]

Yeah great reaction as always you are best at what you do especially with band maid thank you maybe sometime you could do minus spell time I think or special time the in between songs crowd interaction be well

[@killermonjero]

The correct answer to your favorite Band-Maid song is "the one I'm listening to now."

[@scottmcgregor562]

Miku having a flashback about her maid cafe days?? Constructive therapy??

[@alphahuntz2924]

6:47 the drum work though 0.0

[@lurkmerchant]

Hope you'll check out the rest of the unseen world album at some stage, audio only version of all songs are available on their official channel. They are being very audacious in this album. It still has the unmistakable band-maid sound, but they are adding more prog element to many of their songs and changed the structure a little in some songs.

[@terrybrazier204]

Want to see you do the dance Chase lol

[@nitizgurung5841]

Oh yes Band-Maid.

[@flashpeter625]

I wonder what will you say about the live rendition of songs from the new album. Because some of them seem to be borderline unplayable live, the chaos reigns. The first live show where they played these, one could see how hard they were working to keep it together. They didn't have time to mess around during the new songs at all. Misa the bass alien even said that she really has to focus, look at her hands, and might screw up if she's tipsy. That's unheard of. By the way, After Life is one of the songs that also have an instrumental version on the extended album. Gives it a different vibe, but you don't feel like it's missing anything. How they write a song to have a "radio friendly" chorus, but also to be complete without the vocals, I do not know.

[@tjewell98]

Special request. The damned things "cells" Keith from etid is the vocalist along with some guys from fall out boy and Scott from anthrax. You'll love it.

[@mokuscsik]

I love your accent! Would you mind sharing where it is from?

[@_JimS]

Now I didn't catch it until a few views but in the very beginning there is broken plate ware on the floor that the first girl is looking at....and THAT is what sets her off to start this whole thing in motion, it's at the very bottom of the screen and easy to miss.....and how about the rare sustain ending. I was on the fence when I first listened to this tune but now it's one of my favorites.

[@richardgamache1]

The first maid dancing looks like Noe Yamada from NGT 48 ..

[@danielosheigh4793]

Misa is an absolute F'ing unit on Bass. Easily one of the top 5 bassists in the metalverse.

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

PLEASE, PLEASE DO NEMOPHILA - 'DISSENSION' NEXT🤘🎌

[@Malady]

You need to do Nemophila - Dissension !!!

[@pema22]

TBH i'd love to see him react to Why Why Why.

[@jamesredman1263]

I believe this tune uses food service frustration as a metaphor for frustration with their former management and recording situation. Read the lyrics carefully and see what you think. And just as Miku came from that and was able (and determined) to make Band-Maid a reality, her "after life," so she and the group have changed their situation for more artistic autonomy: another "after life."

[@gmac6503]

You said it perfectly.

[@SenseMusicMedia]

Awesome breakdown as always... Love your work! I noticed you still haven't done Aussie band KARNIVOOL. Recommendations: Goliath; Deadman; Change Pt. 2. WARNING: Make sure you're in a cool, dry place... your face might melt.

[@wildezan5765]

the backing voicing being more prominent, I wonder if the new producer at the new label may responsible that?

[@pema22]

YES.