REACTING to BAND-MAID (Blooming) 🎸🎤🥁

Another musical masterpiece by Band-Maid. Loved reacting to Blooming and hope you all enjoy.
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[@tommcfall1274]

They are the most beautiful, amazing, creative and absolutely fearless band on the planet. They truly are a super group. Kanami is a musical prodigy !!!!! Amazing vocals, and the most incredibly tasty and inventive drummer and bass player combination. Just fucking amazing!! II am a 68 year old former jazz fusion prog rock drummer and these girls have lit musical fire in me. These amazing girls have renewed my love of real music

[@ma7814]

とても楽しめた。言語化してもらうと、彼女達が特別なのがよくわかる。

[@punkfish]

I'll echo others here: Puzzle back-to-back (reg. live, acoustic live) would be awesome! (Great reaction here, btw - really like how you combined the technical with just pure enjoyment!)

[@rondayvudo]

I gotta say - I've been listening to a lot of reaction videos lately especially for Band-Maid, BabyMetal and Wagakki, and you sir are incredible. It amazes me how fast you can pick a song apart and how accurately. I've been blown away by these bands and I didn't think I could appreciate them any more, but I was happily wrong. Thank you for that. By the way - your reaction video list has a hole in it. If you give Wagakki a look, you will be as blown away as you were when you checked out Babymetal and Band-Maid for the first time - I promise you. They are an amazing band blending west and east with some traditional Japanese instruments as well as guitar bass and drums. If you check out Wagakki, I promise you will be thankful - and so will those that eagerly watch your reaction videos. Thanks again!

[@hiawatha.g]

I've seen/heard this dozens of times, and again, your analysis enabled me to hear it a whole new way. Great reaction!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

There are bands who go their entire careers trying to write 1 killer song....then they hear BAND-MAID & the tears start to flow.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Everything they touch is gold.

[@situateratasthe_curse_of_t6588]

Agreed. But as Chase had touched upon this in his Dice assessment I believe before iinm, most non Japanese bands' general fault = overly cautious. As an ex active bassist meself (lol that's about 20 years ago), this is very very true when you deal with songwriters/guitarists as their general tendency is to "save" or hold riffs sometimes accumulated to the extent that it'd be discarded altogether before the next write-up. And the beauty of Japan's rock music scene is I'm just gonna go ahead and say it; it's the geo/cultural complex that they're fully aware of and have mastered over the years. That Japanese way of innovating, we all gotta admit that. They know full well about borrowed cultures therefore they're never afraid of melting the elements together in a pot and see what sticks. So wonderful that that's precisely why they seem to have a band in every extremes of a genre + sub genres' spectrum, I don't think it's even humanly possible for us rest of the world to ever "run out of choices".

[@gringopablo]

Indeed man, indeed.

[@paulevans8651]

Si Tua Teratas ..

[@weilima9316]

Puzzle is great. Double Puzzle sounds fantastic. Another good double reaction for Band-Maid will be Secret My Lips followed by Band-Maiko’s Secret Maiko Lips (should be fun since you’ve already listened to Wagakki Band). Hopefully a few weeks down the road, you could do the criminally underrated YOLO. Would also love your take on their most successful rock ballad - Daydreaming.

[@ernestnesbon]

I always like it when you mention what caught your attention, no matter how many times in the song. Often it's subtle things that one usually don't notice on first listen. Blooming is jam-packed with notes and ideas that it's almost over the top on first listen. And one of the songs that especially benefits from repeated listening. Thanks again for another great reaction. Rock On! Both Puzzle versions are very good although very different. If you do both, then do it the way that suits you best.

[@snowdog5895]

I believe this to be one of their best songs to date. I just love the frantic build up before the break where all four (drums, bass, rhythm & lead) are all just going off, then the bottom drops out and you get the beautiful vocal melody. Then at the end you get that vocal melody & harmony on top of the frantic play. Just brilliant! I hope with the online concert we get a NEW song, that would make my day! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶💖🙂

[@Jed-qi8wo]

Daydreaming - lead guitarist has said it was the hardest song for her to compose.

[@monarch-black]

I really like the direction for the video. You have 5 pretty young ladies playing, but they're about the music. The only faces you see are singing and those are usually cropped. Other than that, it is only instruments or fully shadowed figures. Brilliant.

[@kirkscott2]

You see more faces near the end almost like a flower blooming.

[@andrete8691]

yea false breaks.. they change it up a lot within a song. in the song dice they do a 3/4 step and in the next verse its a 4/4 break.. kinda fucks with your head when playing their songs on instruments. but its so fresh..

[@mattheweddy2546]

You want to have your mind blown! Watch an interview with them. They don't act at all like I expected. Except for the bass player, she sips whiskey neat during all the shows

[@bishopsteiner7134]

For Puzzle, (IMO), If you could do a Back to Back, Live Electric/Live Accoustic of it, I think it would provide the most contrast for commentary. Solo mi dos centavos.

[@bishopsteiner7134]

Other bands posted..... 3 comments 1 hr later. Band Maid posted.... 14 comments in first 20 minutes. Hell yeah!

[@BM4-Life]

Yea this one is my favorite song of BAND-MAID it has everything. 👉 Akane: wicked drumming thru out the song. 👉 Kanami: insane guitar solo. 👉 Saiki / Miku: Vocal harmonizing. 👉 MISA: Bass breakdown. 👉 Breakdown section at the end. Overall a Masterpiece! *Blooming the gateway drug of BAND-MAID!!!*

[@ahmadnurkholis3916]

Band-Maiko pretty please....😊😊

[@ikpts]

Other songs that are seriously recommended: "Alone" (their first permitted self-written song which set them on their current trajectory), and "Secret My Lips" FOLLOWED BY "Secret Maiko Lips", in that order specifically. You're gonna love all three, I promise!

[@mickyart]

I'd love a double "Secret My Lips" vs "Secret MAIKO Lips" ... I've been shouting out loud for a BAND-MAIKO reaction... it could also be a double Band-Maiko "Gion-Cho" & "Secret MAIKO Lips"...

[@Puyax01]

ALONE 💪

[@xPalmejox]

ALONE... Yes! And then, "The non-fiction Days" too

[@dtmuffinman]

I definitely second these suggestions. Along with Endless Story too though, not enough people reacting to that one.

[@fikriirshade1132]

alone's kanami's solo still the top for me

[@weilima9316]

According to the girls, this is the first song where they sort of tried a new songwriting process. Kanami asked all the girls to give her a melody, which she incorporated/put together and came up with the demo for this song. After that was their usual process. MISA and Akane rearrange their own parts, Miku goes to Write the lyrics and make edits to vocal melody and then it gets put together and Miku and Saiki do the final QC before song is finalized.

[@TankSenior]

That's super cool, thanks for that insight!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Your analysis is spot on, as usual. Maybe you could have a discussion why you think Band-Maid, as great as their song writing, playing and live performance / appearance is, can't catch a break in the west - namely the USA. No radio / media exposure here (outside of a few trade rags). I've written much about it but would love to hear your reasoning. BTW - you didn't mention one of the more unique aspects to Blooming... Akane's rumba beat in a prog-pop-rock song. Maybe you could also talk about, "what the hell is their genre?", and who they appeal to - who's their bread-and-butter audience? Are they commercial, etc.? I call their genre MGR - Multi Genre Rock. Thanks, Chase.

[@ianrausch5827]

Great video as always Chase. I rarely comment but I just wanted to reiterate what others here have been saying on all of your videos - that you are absolutely the epitome of what a music reaction channel should be. You are open-minded and knowledgeable and know how to give incredible insights that very few ever touch upon. As another user mentioned, I think the band 'Ningen Isu' would be right up your alley -- song 'Heartless Scat' good place to start. As an aside, I just discovered a couple of videos where Kanami did a guitar battle with Ningen Isu's frontman Shinji Wajima. I don't exactly know what's going on in the video, but it's awesome! Battle round 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4nGgpp3qphngq8 Battle round 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvUf4esi5h_hpY

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Chase at 14:31 "I hope you enjoyed this one." Yes, I enjoyed this especially your reaction at 11:58. That's gotta be the most expressive I've seen from you so far. Top notch.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Haha o can't hide it at all.

[@crabuki1273]

Oh man, no mention of you doing "Rinne" in the future? That's a KILLER song, really hope you do that one, it has some lovely quirky stuff for you to talk about :) Not sure which is better. Chase's "Here it comes, I know it's gonna be great, Yes! I love their choruses!" face, or his triumphant "I was right!" face. Will have to do more research to find out.

[@prutgardin666]

Yes, "Rinne" next and then "Moratorium" ;) hehe

[@ricksgamemisc10]

When doing Rinne (Reincarnation) - and I also HIGHLY recommend it! - you'll actually want the MV. There's a live version they did for a music show or something, but for the slot they were given they had to cut part of the song. The MV is the full version. Plus it's shot on Super 8 film, so is visually cool as well.

[@crabuki1273]

@@ricksgamemisc10 Yes, unusual for them, the music video is the best choice!

[@ricksgamemisc10]

@@crabuki1273 Exactly! It's why I wanted to inform Chase since Live is the norm :)

[@nates8548]

I knew you'd love this one, Chase! This is the track with which I introduce new folks to BAND-MAID! It's the gateway 'drug'. 😎 And... Mincho is en fuego! 🤘

[@deth2munkies]

They don't do a lot of layered vocals, I believe it's just Miku and Saiki being great together. According to an interview, Kanami said that everyone contributed to writing parts of this song so it's representative of everyone's tastes. A warning about Puzzle: They've been aggressively taking down videos of the song, not reaction videos, but the clean versions of the live track. Right now, the only videos I see are a lyrics video that uses the live audio, a "live" video that chops up the live and studio versions and messes with the tempo (avoid it's called like "puzzle - fan" or something), and a fancam. The rest of the ones I see are reactions and covers. It's an amazing song, but they're doing their best to keep it off youtube :( Another warning, there's a live version of Rinne out there where they played it on TV where it's only half the song and the sound engineer didn't have a clue what he's doing so you can barely tell what they're playing. Stick to the MV for that one unless they release the live track off their most recent live DVD which is freaking awesome.

[@kanyon7613]

Yeah.. Stay away from that shortend live version.

[@getup960]

Someone upload the clean version of Puzzle, hope it last long enough so he can react to it m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_Xg5mLabhjbqc

[@cyberpotato63]

@@getup960 Hopefully he sees this and downloads it.

[@Hedgehog1039]

Another awesome track! You seem to be enjoying them as much as me and that makes me glad ^_^ When you mentioned "Puzzle", There is the Live acoustic, live, and studio versions. I prefer the live over the studio, the acoustic version is really nice :D Please do a two in one reaction!

[@douglasaird1651]

Double reaction to Puzzle would be great. Acoustic second, I recommend, and Kanami will surprise you. :)

[@iDEATH]

I'm just going to keep saying it: I'm constantly amazed at how good their music makes me feel. On top of how musically adept they all are, BAND-MAID makes me feel so happy with almost all of their songs (excepting the one or two that aren't meant to), and yet it's so far removed from the typical bubblegum pop you'd associate with happy music. Geniuses, these 5 women are all musical geniuses.

[@stevefromlondon4949]

One of my absolute favourites. The vocal harmonies after the guitar solo are just heavenly. Goosebumps every time. Can't wait for the live stream on Thursday! Oh, and please do Alone!!

[@FinalShadow17]

Ey!! I hope I'm blown away with the live stream. I have no idea what to expect and sad I haven't seen them live yet. But with everything going on this is the best I could hope for. I just hope they still play their songs like they would live such as the additional solos in domination

[@coryisrael2406]

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[@haydencalvin7237]

@Cory Israel Instablaster ;)

[@coryisrael2406]

@Hayden Calvin Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@JADK7507]

Would like to see a double up of Puzzle live regular and acoustic, then Secret My Lips MV and Secret MAIKO Lips MV

[@rmdcade1717]

Definitely want to see the Secret comparison!

[@hiamp2k10]

Seems like some fans were a bit disappointed by Conquerer but over the past few weeks it's become clear to me that it's a masterpiece. Every song is great. Even the poppier moves I was initially a little unsure about (Page, At The Drop of A Hat) are absolutely brilliant songs. I've never had a more intense love affair with a band before. They are pure magic.

[@SLKRR]

PAGE is just flat out amazing. First time I heard it was “meh,” and now it’s one of my favorites. I had a similar reaction with Wonderland. My disappointments with Conqueror are issues with the mixing and mastering. The songs themselves are fantastic!

[@hiamp2k10]

pretty much my feelings exactly. I wasn't too into The Dragon Cries either but I have finally surrendered to its charms. And yes Page is just a gorgeous song and it took me months to give it a real chance and realize it. Just that simple "move on, move on" hook makes the song. Same with Wonderland, it took a while and now it just blows me away. As good as Just Bring It is.....World Domination and Conquerer are basically perfect albums without a single subpar track. I guess I'm getting used to the overcooked mastering enough to look past it. It's truly astounding how great this band is.

[@rmdcade1717]

"Wonderland" is my favorite Band-Maid song, and _Conqueror_ as a whole is such a perfect album that I really can't choose between it, _World Domination,_ and _Just Bring It._ (Though _JBI_ definitely wins in the cover art department.) Band-Maid's worst is better than most bands' best.

[@marichtjesilalahi7048]

Please do Babymetal again. I recommend you some stuff - No rain no rainbow kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXKoqJsm8ifn7s - Aktsuki kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOWaGV5arV9gq8

[@mickyart]

Yes, you were right! ... is it fair to say this was a "Dice"- like structure? (Just doing my "home-work" and trying to learn the "where and hows" ) Anyway... this one was the one that "bloo" my mind and made me think that I really should stop delaying my proper listen to them... and a few months later, they really are my fav band, period. We'll be attending the same concert soon, and probably at the same time zone ( 8AM?) sad that can't meet you there and shake hands but well, it's going to be awesome, nevertheless... Great reaction, as always. Always great to listen your input, stripping it down, pausing so much (yes, I like that, I have the song, I can listen to it without pauses in my own time...) to notice those little things or those bigger things... just great.

[@FinalShadow17]

Same. I've seen their band name many times. Yet once I listened to this song I instantly became a fanatic. Such a beautiful song.

[@mickyart]

@@FinalShadow17 For sure... not many bands can include in the same song "bad-ass" riffs, licks and killer wah-wah solos (Kanami you little goddess!) and delightful and beautiful harmonies... and then mix them together and sounding like perfection!

[@FinalShadow17]

@@mickyart I know. I havent listened to rock since high school. It's just always the same thing. Intro, riff, chorus, same riff, chorus, possibly a solo, back to chorus, and outro. BAND-MAID doesnt do anything revolutionary. They use some basic structures in many of their songs. However, they know how to execute it so well where it's always pleasant to the ear.

[@u28one]

Another great review, I am always impressed by your breakdown of each song. I've listened to this song many times and each time I pick out something new. Band Maid somehow puts so much into each piece of music that it's impossible to take it all in with one listen. looking forward to their concert this week.

[@cygnetseven]

Can't wait for your reaction to The Dragon Cries but it looks like you'll hear it in the show first. As far as Puzzle, I'd love for a 2 in 1 as long as you do the ban's version before the acoustic. Have a box of tissues ready as you may shed a tear or two. Same with Anemone, it's even better. I hope you do a review of the show please.

[@nem447]

Akane has said that Kanami "made" her work hard on her double pedaling to get up to the scorching 180bpm pace for _Blooming_ and _Rinne._

[@velvetra29]

Kanami literally ask Akane, "how fast can you go?" Akane said 165. Then Kanami said, "i want you to be faster". They're just that good and dedicated.

[@sugoruyo]

Fast forward to the release of Unseen World with Black Hoke clocking in at around 220 🤯

[@Mikupigeon]

Great reaction mate! You make some of the best reaction videos on youtube now. It's nice of you to mention about their upcoming online streaming gig which will take place tomorrow, although it won't be as great as seeing them perform live in person but I still hope more people can support these talented ladies. The ticket is not expensive even for non fan club members, they deserve our supports!

[@itzme_j3429]

Pls Pls .Pls pls. do react to the Japanese rising star all girls band "TriDent" song is -Voltage" 'just fight' and "Continue". So lit. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️

[@tomtran4288]

Whenever you're ready Chase, if you ever finish analysing 'Wonderland' and 'Blooming'. Here's a link for Puzzle Live m.bilibili.com/video/BV1n4411f7Do

[@Gideon_the_Seeker]

Finally!!!! "Blooming". I'm sure there have been more than a few of us MAIDIACS waiting a long time for you to experience this masterpiece. I've got my ticket for BAND-MAID ONLINE OKYU-JI and can't wait for the 23rd.

[@lartranslation6929]

wtf, this band!!!!! those drums in the chorus,., wow

[@ben_dornie]

Yet another hugely impressive reaction to Band-Maid, thank you! I'd be intrigued to see what you make of one of their quieter and more atmospheric/emotive songs, namely the magnificent Daydreaming (kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTEloihp66nr7s). That link is for the MV - there is a wonderful live version of this song which has a (pre-recorded) solo piano intro played by Kanami but, unfortunately, that's been taken down due to yet another copyright claim. Kanami has said that Daydreaming is her favourite Band-Maid song.

[@starocean6013]

thank you your reaction are simply the best you the way you do is fantastic thank you again

[@Igonil8794]

Yes another Band-Maid reaction and than to one of my favorite songs of them. The live stream tiket is allredy bought and I can't wait for it to start. Alone , Don't let me down , Don't you tell me , Before Yesterday or The non-fiction days are all song i woud love to hear your reaction to. And do the reaction to puzzle back to back in one viedeo.

[@brandydynamite5877]

Chase, I have a question for you. Is it true Band-Maid are so red-hot they send reactors into meltdown!!!

[@steppingstone6643]

That was special-Chase-enhanced Band-Maid magic. Back to back puzzles would be a real treat. You really want the lyrics for the acoustic version. But most English versions on the net relied too much on Google translate and are wrong or incomprehensible in a lot of places. 23rd, can't wait.

[@egeyaln8223]

Please react to play as well. It's probably my favourite Band-Maid song

[@p.ayebasco6645]

So they also have an alter-ego band, Band-Maiko which mixes traditional Japanese instruments in. Try Secret Maiko Lips. Won't regret!

[@sixtofive]

Lovebites just posted a great new video this morning! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4ioaIOneNV6n5Y

[@tonygriffin_]

Kanami recently said that she composes using something she calls 'The Gap', which she says makes the song more interesting for the listener. She explained it as being the different ways she writes the verses and chorus; the verse is usually made for the instrumental part to showcase their musicianship while the chorus is made for the vocal part and the melody to shine.

[@ChristianNoval]

Once again thanks! Many others have said it, but you just add so much to our listing to good music. Most of your "reaction" videos feels like mini Masterclasses. I always get something more out of the music and hear more details after seeing your videos. I'm happy we can enjoy a concert "together" in a few days. I just hope one day to see them live at a venue.

[@MoopOwO]

Bandmaid cares a LOT about the listener. Its a huge part of their songwriting. They're very aware of their global reach and the fact that their audience is mostly english speakers, so they try to incorporate more English into their songs as well as just catchy melodies. Often you'll see people react to a song like domination and love the hard rock feel, but hate the hello part in the chorus bc they feel it takes a poppy turn. But they do that stuff on purpose so non japanese speakers have a chance to sing along and interact with the song. They really just try to appeal to everybody who listens to their music and you're right, you dont see that in a lot of bands these days, and a lot of bands dont take criticism well and love to say "its our music, we'll do what we want, dont listen if you dont like it". So its hard to not really appreciate bandmaid for their writing

[@stevehall5128]

I keep thinking the perfect band t-shirt would read: BAND-MAID "We will do our very best." It's pretty much their motto, and they live it. (I do wish they'd make subtitles standard, because Miku's lyrics get overlooked and I suspect they'd help grow the female fanbase a lot.)

[@somedude5414]

Coming from a lifetime of Rush, Sabbath, Maiden, King Crimson ... I definitely hear when the 'Pop' elements appear, but I don't care. They and their songs are too much FUN. FUN has returned to Hard Rock. Like early Van Halen used to be. The Warning is another band that is just plain FUN.

[@RolandTumble23]

So, in the spirit of "following along": is there a source for the lyrics, with the Japanese written out in romanji (latin alphabet)? it would make it so much easier to follow phonetically....

[@RolandTumble23]

@@somedude5414 Yeah, just found The Warning--they're a kick!

[@Rina-eg7zw]

Please check-out Ningen Isu and Maximum the Hormone for more J-metal greatness! (Tho Band-maid is rock not metal). Can't wait till you do Babymetal again as well. Here's my song suggestions for those three bands: Babymetal: 1. BxMxC kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJuxeXSQdqaEq8k (fan cam, but the quality is very high imo. It's a super creative and badass song). Or 2. Headbanger Live at Legend 1997 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vNiI2mm8SdidU Ningen Isu: Heartless Scat kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZOsaGybas6NgdU Maximum the Hormone: Yoshu Fukushu kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJaxZpimarKlmrs

[@alvinoaryaramadhan8779]

Nice reaction like always

[@ricksgamemisc10]

SOOO looking forward to the concert. 13 hour time difference, so I "had" to take Thursday and Friday off to watch then recover. Didn't even hesitate :D

[@TK-ve6wz]

Always enjoy your reactions to BAND-MAID,great work Both Puzzle versions together would be great, still my favourite BAND-MAID song If you want to hear something different from these ladies, try The Dragon Cries (produced by Tony Visconti) I'm gonna leave these here too, his name is TK from Ling tosite sigure and he is one very interesting songwriter/singer/guitarist Would love to hear your thoughts on them, anyone would be great 『katharsis』: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGWnYZ-Pa6ZmpLc 『copy light』: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ61h2h5hZaXetU 『P.S. RED I』: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6TWiaiFjsh-hbs

[@SLKRR]

Add me as another person suggesting a Puzzle double reaction, assuming you can find the live videos somewhere. They were up on YT for years, but the band’s management has been going on a streak of purging them the last couple of months. The electric version really showcases Kanami’s skills as a composer (and her playing abilities). The acoustic version goes a completely different direction and shows how powerful and emotive Saiki’s voice can be. It’s like hearing 2 completely different songs. Hope you can find these videos somewhere. Puzzle is just a top tier Band-Maid song all around, and that’s saying something, because everything they do is really high quality.

[@markdzima]

Great reaction and breakdown of the song! In my opinion, Band-Maid has a common pattern of going soft after the fireworks of Kanami's solo, then they start building the intensity again (like they do here).

[@3men]

Love your reaction videos containing analyses on music (and not just emotional reactions) from someone who clearly has a good understanding of a good variety of music. Would very much love to see you react to another Japanese band Tokyo Incidents. Their songs are generally not as heavy as the average songs you reacted to, but they are so musically tasteful thus their status in Japan is almost legendary, at least from what I know. Here is a recent song that they released: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHyldIZ4m7Vsiqs

[@velvetra29]

You're finally witnessing the controlled chaos of Band-Maid. This is one of their most creative song.

[@joki5346]

Some days ago MISA introduced her new fretless bass (4strings) with a short audio sample. I am very curious, how she will use it and how it will sound in special parts of a song. For my taste it could fit perfectly in the calm part of Blooming. Imagine the harmony singing and a sliding fretless...

[@zocc116]

the first guitar pattern in the song (climbing up the scale) is perfectly repeated, but mirrored in the very last pattern (going down the scale). works like completing the circle,, or wrapping the perfect birthday present right before handing it over with a confident smile...

[@jon87583]

Aaaaah - every song is like one of the most satisfying meals you ever had (substitute your own simile here) - totally satisfying.

[@Matou-photo]

maybe I'm wrong but before their last album they released 1 or 2 single and the fans were a bit disappointed because the songs sounded more poppy. so in their last album they composed one of the heaviest songs they make. Please react to Rinne (reincarnation) link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM

[@hammerhiem75]

Nailed it again Chase, no matter how many times I've listened to a song you always point out something i missed.

[@andrete8691]

here we are.. another bandmaid reaction.. awesome.. !!!

[@freddiethunders2781]

That guitar solo reminds me of kirk hammett. So good

[@kanyon7613]

Chase dropped a new band maid video.... and a average day turned into a damn good day! So exited for their live streaming concert. Hoping for 1 or 2 new songs.

[@WheretheDragonsRoam]

Kanyon 7 I think there is a decent chance of that

[@1972cd]

Again, your reaction enhances my appreciation of the song. I have come to really look forward to your reactions, especially with bands that I love like Band Maid. Have a great Day, this song and reaction really picked my day up. As far as Puzzle, I think doing both the regular and then accoustic in one reaction would be awesome. Both versions are live.

[@iceseayou7583]

I love how you do your reactions, and damn this is so informative. Even I didn't even notice something until you point it out on a certain parts! I'm grateful for that. Band maid is so awesome and you too Mr. Chase! It's so refreshing to see those reaction of yours while grooving and smiling to the happy and upbeat songs of The Legendary Ladies Band called BandMaid haha. Keep it up! Stay safe! And Rock on! I'll wait for another epic reaction thanks!

[@Slippy6582]

I did not find an link so far for their tickets in your description or comments, i hope it´s okay if i write it down here and maybe you could pin it or something... That would be nice and i think these girls earned it. So for everybody who did not buy an ticket so far and is interested in, it´s only round about 12 euros, here is the link: l-tike.zaiko.io/e/bandmaid Great reaction like always and thanks for your clear statements. "See" you at the concert, have fun!

[@denislavgeorgiev7826]

Now it's time for Moratorium!!!!

[@stealthcabbie1336]

bought my ticket...... won't be there for the actual live stream.... it will have to wait till I finish work. But , yeah.... These ladies are smart, Very smart. Kanami (Lead guitarist and main songwriter) gave the girls an assignment to come up with a riff or a melody.........and this is the end result she wrote. One of my favorite B-M songs.

[@rmdcade1717]

Will it be available to watch afterward? I know for their KZbin streams earlier this year, they took the videos down very shortly after the sessions closed. If it's something I can come back to, it's worth buying a ticket, but if I can only see it by being up at three in the morning, I'm going to have to pass.

[@tvesrb]

@@rmdcade1717 I would watch for youtube uploads of the show and download it before the inevitable takedown.

[@ajhilton7]

Another great reaction! Just like Band-Maid they never fail to impress. So thank you. Just wanted to say thank you too for advertising their live show on Thursday. These ladies deserve all the help in the world and I hope everyone can buy a ticket (maybe pay a little extra if you can afford it) to help them out as much as possible. If you fancy a change of pace I have a traditional Japanese band to recommend. Here's the link to their song 'Gion-cho' kzbin.info/www/bejne/q562pWqlgrqAmdU Note: they may post on the official Band-Maid page and look remarkably similar, but they are not Band-Maid. Nope. Not one bit :)

[@WheretheDragonsRoam]

Only seconds in to this video and you are already spot on sir! Bandmaid is all in for fan service and appreciation. I mean, it’s in the name and visual theme lol but another example is that they’ve recognized how large their western following has become (and keeps growing) and have taken to improving their English to better communicate with their non-Japanese audience, as well as a whole slew of other things they have done and continue to do. The genuinely come across as good people and I think most people can recognize that 🤗

[@kross3106]

Knowing how the song goes, it was very frustrating when you paused at 8:26 of your video 😅😂

[@jonnyrebb]

Ningen Isu for more great Japanese rock. Love Nirvana, Heartless Scat, or Colour Out of Space. Cheers!

[@viaverde3153]

As they explained in an interview, "Blooming" is a collaborative composition. For example, a gentle, vocal duet with Saiki is the work of Miku. MISA wrote the intro, but as she said, she was not happy with it because she was probably, as she said, a little drunk while writing. In my opinion she compensated for this with some excellent bass licks, for example with this - 11:45

[@Puyax01]

Dude hear the base in the background at 9:40 just amazing.

[@viaverde3153]

@@Puyax01 Yes, probably her slight dissatisfaction with the written intro made the entire bass line in this song virtuoso :) Even for MISA, which usually doesn't go below the stellar level. It's just that sound mixing in this song pushes her bass to the threshold of audibility.

[@SLKRR]

Via Verde I can’t listen to the Conqueror album without adding some serious EQ to boost the bass. They really buried it in the mix for some strange reason.

[@viaverde3153]

@@SLKRR Yes, I tried that too, but the sound compression on this album unfortunately marks the limits for such manipulations.

[@SLKRR]

Via Verde I also did some “declipping” to try and help that. There’s a torrent out there with the declipped and EQed version that’s the best I could do. It sounds a lot better to my ears.

[@shawnski001]

Top of the mornin', afternoon, evenin' to ya, Chase! No pressure, but it is imperative you have a damn good day! :P

[@ChaseCarneson]

Always having a Damn Good Day!!!

[@johnryan5147]

Always good insight...

[@markus3978]

Nice to see that EVH amp in some of their videos :)

[@Sturm347]

Finally!!! I knew you were going to love it. Puzzle would be great if you would do it side by side. There's still Glory, Yolo and Rinne too. Cant wait for the 23rd.

[@ken9333]

You earn my sub. Best analysis 😯

[@nomusician4737]

As a former professional bass player Misa always blows me away. There are so many parts of the song than just about any other musician would keep to straight 8th or 16th on the base tone and it would sound great. Misa? I'm not sure she is able to not be creative. The thing that really blows me away is that it doesn't get messy or muddle up the sound, it just adds another dimension. Despite me coming from a more jazz/fusion kind of background where technical ability is a lot more in focus than rock generally I've got a hard time thinking of anyone else playing like she does. Even guys like Victor Wooten have to restrain themselves for "the greater good" of the song. The saying less is more is the truth most of the times as a bassist. Knowing what and when Not to play is usually what sets really good bassists apart from the more normal once. Somehow Misa doesn't have to fit in to that description. Where I would mute she does a run that almost makes it a part of the rhythm guitar instead. I find it hard to describe just how good she really is. To me she is one of the best rock bass players I've ever heard in my 42 year long life. There are more technical, more precise, more just about anything. But there are very few that's got the creativity, the groove and the "thinking outside of the box" style she has got. She and Akane are one of the best rhythm sections I know of no matter what genre.

[@goodsong6732]

Those two together coming from the same Tokyo School of Music is a gift from heaven.

[@armynurseboy]

"Where I would mute she does a run that almost makes it a part of the rhythm guitar instead. " In some ways, MISA IS the rhythm guitar. Back when they were essentially a power trio (before Miku learned to play guitar), her playing had to fill in the sound behind Kanami, and that kind of established their sound. Now that Miku is a competent rhythm guitar player, MISA playing the way she does just adds to the sonic density of their songs. Beautiful.

[@situateratasthe_curse_of_t6588]

Hello from Malaysia and a fellow "low end" brethren here just a couple of years younger ;) Couldn't have added anything more to your feedback it's all on point.

[@OlettaLiano]

I agree. As a bass player, I can't help to have a crush on the bassist. She's awesome.

[@lordvorador5735]

As others pointed out MISA WAS the "rhythm guitar" in the early days on the bass, so I'm sure that had alot to do with her development. Another thing, she started out on guitar. She was the lead guitarist for a previous project to Band Maid, & she is (with Akane) professionally trained. So, she approaches the bass as a guitar player, not just a bassist... Another example of this was the late great Cliff Burton, who had a VERY similar background to MISA.(musically progression speaking)

[@mv3873]

very very beautiful✨

[@tremapar]

I hope we get more of the 2020 live show uploads to youtube from their official channel. Like their live Domination, Wonderland, etc were already so great, it'll be cool if they put up Blooming, Bubble, etc. as well!

[@Nemesis_T_Type]

You should react to Alone. It maybe an old song but I think it's one of Bandmaid's best songs.

[@markmark6378]

I am late again Chase! Your uploads always come up while I am at work. So pretty much all has been said already! :)) Still I wanted to send your Kudos again for another great reaction! I also wanted to thank you for your outstanding support of this band! It's important to have such a knowledgeable and enjoyable reactor to tell the world the importance of Band-Maid and how they are actually doing it. You are getting a lot of views and I am sure Band-Maid is getting new fans from your efforts. I seriously hope that the Band itself is checking your channel out. They have been known to "Check" youtube out on occasion.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Don't stress the reactions will always be there when you want them. Trust me, I won't stop telling the world how great they are any time soon.

[@danmaid2043]

This is a more unpopular suggestion but maybe react to "endless Story", "Daydreaming" or "Before Yesterday". Also Lovebites just released a live version of "Thunder Vengeance" from their new bluyray/dvd release.

[@TheSlayerking666]

miku rhythm i think is the reason kanami can just do her thing MIKU #1

[@packerjip9665]

Or Kanami is the reason Miku rhythm can do her thing. I am a fan of both, but for different reasons. One writes great musical compositions along with guitar skills and the other had the foresight to bring this band together along with the fact her musical talent seems to get better.

[@theseanie9958]

love this song, glad you reacted to it

[@warralvan1552]

Loved the Reaction as Always. I really enjoy at how technically you point out parts of the song and different aspect of the song in detail. Thanx again. I would really like you to react to the song Puzzle Live version and one of their earlier works "Before Yesterday" & "ORDER".

[@waynebenedict5785]

I just got the DVD for the Feb 2020 concert and it is fantastic! The current album songs live with older ones in there as well! Miku gets to do Time and it is great! Waiting anxiously for more new Band-Maid!

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

Next please react to Lovebites Live Video called "Holy war" or "Swan song"

[@SilentChaos15]

Rinne

[@RevStickleback]

My one worry about the live show is that it'll be a little flat. They are a band who love to perform rather than just play their instruments, and will that work without a crowd in front of them? We can only hope.

[@ChaseCarneson]

I hear you, but I think they'll pull it off for sure.

[@ronaldbowers2240]

I think it will be better than the live stream they did instead of knotfest, since they will have camera setup and not an iPhone streaming.

[@3WWizard]

For Puzzle, I think I would love to see a 2 in 1 reaction. I remember thinking "There's just so many cool, subtle, little things going on." when I first started listening to Band-Maid. Some of them still surprise me or hit me harder when I notice them again. Still so many great songs left to react to. I always watch the reactions but I am just a little more excited for Band-Maid ones, because I like seeing other people enjoying the music that has made me so happy this year as well as appreciating all the nuances of their style/playing.

[@hamadataro5969]

Thank you for a nice reaction It`s very difficult for me to catch all your comment 　 Still I became to pay attention to details this band put in their music and bought a bluraydisc of their recent gig to check other live performances which are not uploaded to youtube Greetings from Japan

[@kashimakouichi3788]

Your reaction is fantastic✨😁 very very very like👍

[@waynebenedict4609]

Love all the music within their songs. You always have something going on in the song that encourages you to listen deeper! Love Band Maid! Great reactions!