REACTING to BAND MAID (Play) 🎸🥁🔥

[@TankTheTech]

Dammit. Came here to watch a video and just realized I can't because I haven't listened to this yet and wanted to do a reaction as well. Hahaha. I'LL BE BACK!

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Admit it. You've watched at least the first few minutes of this video 😆

[@JuanSan66]

LOL

[@curtisrrobles7885]

lol, I sent you a message about this song drop yesterday

[@notdynomonkey]

Chase played air drums to it mostly.....haha

[@TankTheTech]

Juliette McGee I swear I didn’t!

[@mattbrown9631]

Miku went from holding a guitar as a prop to being to play like this within about 5 years. Incredible growth and dedication. She's been an absolute joy to watch as she grows and progresses as a band member and musician

[@dahnawa1957]

Well said. Their fans are in deep. We love them. Now looking forward to Miku guitar solos, Kanami singing, Misa … anything! 240 bpm from Akane and more piano from Saiki. I’m so far in I can never escape! haha

[@MoopOwO]

This is one of my favorite songs by them because its just pure energy. Super upbeat, catchy, fast. I love that the bass is lead on this song and I'm so glad you pointed out the double kick because almost nobody ive seen react to this has brought it up and its one of my favorite parts of the song. They really never disappoint

[@Airblade101]

I love so much when Saiki's messing with Akane and you actually hear her laugh through her lyrics. Brings a smile to my face knowing these guys can have so much fun together and still be awesome.

[@michaelpalmer3717]

In my 65 years of listening to music of all kinds and some legendary concerts I have never heard a band to equal Band Maid. 5 absolute master musicians led by a genius lead guitarist/ composer. Wonderfully complex songs played with absolute precision whilst having fun on stage. Never equalled.

[@dahnawa1957]

They have “it”. I’m a year older than you and agree 100%

[@Eilkahn]

First time listening to them and I'm speechless, they're really good!

[@mr.bluebird6544]

They are an exceptional band, enjoy the ride!

[@kotarou-x]

I don't know how you do it, being analytical and enjoying so much. I love that. You do the greatest reaction on Band-Maid.

[@JuanSan66]

With this rythm section you can get what you want, World Domination included. I can figure the face of the best progressive rock composers amazed by the catchiness and the fun you can get being extremely tight and complex in the composition. A Band to rule all bands. Thank you Mr. Chase, you are a great educational communicator.

[@darkchiron]

It's really great to see the little Pigeon playing in the opening solo like that. Watching her grow from the start where she basically was just carrying that guitar around to actually playing it incredibly well is inspiring. She is a hard worker, as are they all. I also like greatly at 7:45 where you can hear Saiki start to lose it laughing where her and Akane are messing with each other. Don't forget they have a live streaming concert August 16th. Get your tickets today!

[@Gideon_the_Seeker]

Hi, Chase. 11:19 - "Play" was originally an instrumental song. But after some time working on the arrangement, Saiki felt that the structure offered a lot of room for interesting vocals and so Miku came up with some of her lyrical omajinai and the rest is MAID history. -po

[@lisadad954]

Gideon Trillian, Yes! The lead guitarist and main composer, Kanami wrote it as instrumental and arranged with bassist Misa and drummer Akane. Vocalist Saiki heard the demo and requested to add vocal parts. Kanami felt .......”Really?!” Then she rearranged.

[@philipcable7518]

As with with all their music all of them are greater than the sum of their parts.

[@anthonyfalante1940]

My problem is I want everyone to love this band as much as I do

[@kurniaa13]

Another great live concert by BAND-MAID. The interesting things that you get when you see their live concert is if you are observant, you'll see some unique moments on stage, like in the second verse of the song, when Akane (the drummer) make funny gestures to Saiki (the vocalist) and Saiki laugh at her. How can they joke at concerts while play quite difficult music without any mistake? And feel how the atmosphere there is just amazing. They really enjoy every moment when playing live and stay interactive with the crowd. Things that are rarely found in other live concerts. And nice reaction, man. Keep enjoying BAND-MAID! 👌

[@sacluvsBM]

"We are not a pop or idol band. Judge us by our sound." That's a direct quote from small pigeon. Enjoy the show Sunday.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@Dubbel12 You got that right. Po!

[@aaroncrippen2012]

Damn straight, go out there and enjoy what you do! So many American bands have lost that today. The only ones I have seen actually have fun are A7X, Sevendust, and puddle of mud. US bands need to take note from bands like band-maid

[@hiawatha.g]

When they first burst onto the scene 7 years ago, they were already a great rock band. They have continued to get better with every album, every concert, every video. Saiki is really on top of the world in this performance, Miku rips a give-and-take with Misa, Akane is insanely good, Kanami just shreds...it seems there is no limit.

[@nick_ace_gundam_pilot9995]

It's insane that their stage presence has gotten even better and the way they get the crowd to participate.

[@atldawg8642]

I did love watching Akane making Saiki laugh while she was singing. They were having a lot of fun during that performance.

[@billm7112]

This is at 7:45 for those looking for this wonderful little nugget. Love seeing them having so much fun up there. Great catch!

[@kross3106]

@@billm7112 thanks for the timestamp

[@kross3106]

Damn, you can hear saiki's voice shaking up, giggling a little bit xD

[@dennisueland8146]

One of my favorite parts of this is around 3:09 of the original video, Misa plays her part and looks back to Kanami, almost like, here, top this. Also, as someone else mentioned, when Akane makes Saiki laugh. They are always just so fun to watch.

[@weilima9316]

According to the audio commentary on the DVD MISA has wondered too far from her board and she was supposed to make an adjustment at that point but Kanami helped her do it and surprised MISA.

[@mr.bluebird6544]

@@weilima9316 Is there a full translation of the DVD commentary somewhere? I would love to know what was being said. Why they didn't include CC is beyond me.

[@weilima9316]

Mr. Bluebird well one of the reasons is budget I guess. Contrary to what many fans believe, they are not a big-time band and from their many interviews you can tell they are always operating on limited budget. Their primary customer base for physical merchandise and music is still within Japan. There is a draft translation done by a Japanese fan that is mostly accurate and definitely good enough to give you an idea but it does miss out on quite a few details. Very daunting task to do 2 hours of transcribing and translation. wisteriafield2019.hatenablog.com/entry/2020/05/06/184639

[@mr.bluebird6544]

@@weilima9316 Thank you very much for the link. Unless I'm totally missing something my Blu-Ray has no audio commentary. When I go to the tab it just plays the concert again, nothing from the Maids at all. I had expected your link to be a translation of the Making Documents tab, which I do have.

[@goodsong6732]

@@mr.bluebird6544 When you have Blue Ray the comments must be there. Maybe read the player instructions. Together with the translation it is hilarious.

[@johneg27]

I love watching your videos. You provide such great analysis/breakdowns of the songs. Also thanks for getting the new BAND-MAID upload ASAP! Great song. Amazing performance! Great video! Thanks again!

[@Ustemer]

I watch a ton of reaction videos to stuff I personally like, it's my guilty pleasure. Yet, you're the first channel I actually subbed to, such insight, so detail, much wow! keep it up mate

[@ChaseCarneson]

Wow, thank you! Really appreciate the support.

[@rakjr6]

The album version length is 3:23, the Zepp Tokyo 2018 live is 3:53, this one is 4:31. They like to mix it up. They were in London last June. They'll be back but with Covid-19 probably not for awhile. :-(

[@ChaseCarneson]

Can't wait.

[@3WWizard]

This reaction didn't disappoint and I had high expectations. I always love to see both the "happy effect" of Band-Maid as well as people who appreciate all the musicianship in the group. You showed both to a great degree. I somehow manage to appreciate Band-Maid even more after your reactions despite them already being my favorite band.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for that.

[@brandydynamite5877]

Another great performance and a great reaction. Around 2/3 of the way through, when you said 'No,no,no,no,no!' I thought you'd heard a mistake and held my breath waiting to find out what it was. Silly me, you just wanted to hear it again cos it was brilliant. Band-Maid don't make mistakes!

[@Outfrost]

After the first couple listens to the 2018 Zepp Tokyo live of 'Play', I was mostly impressed by Mincho shredding all the way through choruses, which I was able to hear more clearly than on the album track. But there is so much more to this song :)

[@ItsEasyFlat]

I ordered the Blu-ray of this concert. It's amazing.

[@ahmadnurkholis3916]

Don't forget their 2nd online concert guys..... 16/8/2020..

[@justinlikesme19]

How much the ticket ?

[@ahmadnurkholis3916]

@@justinlikesme19 bandmaid.tokyo/contents/334081 You could read the details in there. TL:DR = For regular viewer /fans : 1.500 Yen For premium fan (omeisyu sama) : 1.000 Yen If you ask why premium cheaper, cos you need to pay for being a premium fans (omeisyu sama) 550 yen a month (can be cancelled anytime) And if you want to stream the online concert, make sure to use vpn. Cos sometimes the streaming in some countries are not available... Hope that helps.... Cheers

[@justinlikesme19]

ahmad nurkholis thank brotha!

[@ahmadnurkholis3916]

@@justinlikesme19 no prob....

[@neal00]

I love how you and The Champ of Medium just dissect the fine points of Band-Maid songwriting.

[@andyn510]

You and The Champ of Medium are my two favorites due to your knowledge and insight in music. You both help me understand WHY I love this band!

[@maximushaughton2404]

Band Maid have played 5 times in the UK, well London. They may have played again this year, but due to current events, I can see why they haven't been over. So yes you'll get your chance.

[@armynurseboy]

love it when the girls do something crazy good and Chase's jaw just drops.....

[@genraltoast5389]

I highly recommend doing a double reaction to "secret my lips " followed by "secret MAIKO lips", where they add classical japenese instruments. On another note.. please react to While She Sleeps - Fakers Plague. It's so frickin good.

[@thesherbet]

If i remember correctly, Play was originally written as an instrumental but the record label said no so Miku added some lyrics and here we are. the song itself only starts at the 1min mark, before that is a long instrumental. Interestingly its very different to the one from the Zepp Tokyo video that used to be up for this song. Love it either way! This song also used to be the go to entry track for new reactors as it shows off so many elements

[@andreaspedersen3952]

The original "play" was my gateway drug into them. My first song and i started to look up some other stuff... Though the intro is kind of cool, i miss the fuller sound of Zepp... But still: these girls rock!!

[@sjnix7044]

You are correct. That is why the lyrics are well...pretty basic.

[@mogaman28]

@@andreaspedersen3952 I first saw Thrill, that's cool I thought. Let's see something live. Play, and the rest is history.

[@showgee]

Yes and No. As it's already been mentioned by other comments, it was Not the record label, But Saiki and Miku who suggested the idea of changing 'Play' into a full song. I'd recommend reading the translation of the Natalie's interview article on the 2nd single, Daydreaming / Choose Me, by hawk-metal 3 years ago. Excellent job, hawk-san; if UR busy person, just search "instrumental tune" www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/6ombgg/natalieonline_music_magazine_interview/

[@Outfrost]

@@showgee Thanks for that link!

[@Alpha-Omega-TFOA]

As soon as Japan opens back up, I'm going to Japan. Not waiting for these ladies to come over to the US, I'm going to them.

[@Arcticun]

Band Maid is genuinely incredible. They're up there with Maximum The Hormone and Dir en Grey with being one of my favourite bands that are also from the same country interestingly enough. Something I've been dying to see you react to is a song called Sons of Winter and Stars (Live Rehearsal At Sonic Pump Studios) by the band Wintersun. Their current drummer is Kai Hahto who is also drumming for Wintersun nowadays and the lead vocalist and songwriter is called Jari Määenpää. It's one of those bands that's an entire experience unlike any else in their respective genres and has a lot of interesting musical choices. You're my favourite reactor, seeing you geek out and get all excited and giddy during certain songs while also being able to break it down and analyze it is a joy to watch. Never change you magnificent person.

[@bishopsteiner7134]

finally got over my food poisoning and replaced my keyboard, to be able to properly say thanks for getting to this one. Play (live Zepp Tokyo... still recommend hunting it down for your own enjoyment. Doesn't have this intro, but Misa's bass tone was THUNDEROUS that show) was my first exposed to Band Maid back in December. I'd always dismissed them as a gimmick because of the name and image and this came up on autoplay while I was working. Best accident ever. Benn full on hooked since.

[@Inosuke_Hashibira75]

I love this band! I hope they come to Canada one day 🇨🇦

[@iDEATH]

Just a heads up for those who might be interested, BAND-MAID is doing another live-stream concert this coming Sunday, August 16, 2020, at 4pm JST. Last one was really good, bbt odd without an audience, the sound was great, though, and of course, so was BAND-MAID! bandmaid.tokyo/contents/334081 EDIT: oops, forgot the link

[@1947dd]

Awesome reaction, thank you for your insight! I will just share a tidbit that I know. My understanding is that "Play" was originally an instrumental (would explains why it has that sound) and then they ended upwith Miku putting lyrics to it. I have that same issue too when one of their songs ends of wanting to listen to a another song. Thank you chase. And just a suggestion for a future reaction: Rinne aka Reincarnation (MV)

[@SandraNelson063]

Oh, it's CRISP, and SNARLY and SMASHING! The bass and drums are SLYLY chuckling back and forth to each other....gleeful innuendo! They are kicking boxes of china down the stairs, and laughing at the mess! COMPLETELY badass!

[@drvijil]

This is a special instrumental intro. FYI, Miku only started playing guitar around 2014/15 and is now starting to truly shine. There is an earlier excellent Version of this in which it’s Akane, Miss, and Kanami Playing the intro. The story is that this song was to be an instrumental only, but Miku and Saiki really liked the music. Miku then quickly penned the lyrics and “Play” was born. Akane’s pedal work is amazing.Good review as always.

[@aelussa7047]

The story of how Miku came to be a rhythm guitarist is one of my favorite things about Band-Maid. Originally, she was going to be the lead singer, but as a testament to how little ego there is in this band, she decided that her voice wasn't a great fit for the kind of music they wanted to make, so she put out a call for another lead singer, and found Saiki. That left Miku without much to do, and in most other bands, she probably would have been kicked out of the band at that point. Instead, Kanami suggested that she learn to play the guitar, and she would help teach her. If you watch their early stuff (like the Thrill music video), Miku barely touches the guitar, because she barely knows how to play it! Watching our little pigeon grow over the last several years into the world-class rhythm guitarist that he is today makes me so proud.

[@drvijil]

@@aelussa7047: Agreed. It's amazing how quickly she learned to play guitar. Much credit has to go to Kanami for teaching her. While Miku's voice doesn't have the power of Saiki, her voice is beautiful and she harmonizes so well with Saiki.

[@bartyslattfast]

@@drvijil I believe the mix of their voices, the balance of this band, is critical to their sound, they have a harmony even when seemingly on the verge of chaos. And Miku is a role model I would be proud to have any of my kids or grand kids follow, fierce, brave, funny, humble.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

MISA standing, playing her bass, bathed in red light.

[@ronaldthomasecklund6206]

👍BAND-MAID....! Have a damn good day! They rocked the UK, in their day and will tour there and the USA, but Im going to Japan!😎

[@GlennWH26]

Compare the closing shot from this clip to the opening shot of Domination. Yes, they went straight from Play to Domination without even a pause for anyone (audience included) to catch their breath.

[@LuccatielD7]

They’re absolute beasts!

[@flashpeter625]

They play 25 songs in 2 hours. It is as if they just wanted to... play, as much as possible.

[@bartyslattfast]

@@flashpeter625 Akane is super human; powered by noodles & bananas.

[@flashpeter625]

@@bartyslattfast rAmen

[@kirilkirilov7185]

finally))) gave you a little nudge for that song))) the first couple of minutes they were throwing some fastballs to each other, setting up the stage. I fell in love with Misa the moment I heard that song...that was the very first song I heard from them and she destroys that bass like a lead guitar!!! "barefoot assassin", indeed!! awesome reaction as always extremely proficient and quite educational...bless your heart. not sure if you are aware, but they were here in the UK, just last year - they had a huge gig in Islington...how far away are you from Finsbury Park?)) I believe they deserved a bigger venue...Wembley Arena?!? What do you reckon...🤟😉🤟

[@GaryHolloway-810]

YES!! Akane finally gets her own back at the funny face game. In verse 2 when saiki is facing her, Akane pulls a face & Saiki's vocal breaks into a laugh. Gorilla 1 v 0 Ice queen.

[@thesherbet]

i didnt notice this until you mentioned it but she totally did! xD

[@mintomacco]

This! 🖤👍

[@curtisrrobles7885]

neither did I

[@megalondonkleuter]

Also when they play "Freedom" Akane sticks her tong out to Misa and Saiki. But on youtube is hard to see, but on the live DVD you can notice that for a fraction of a second :P

[@Prophet12]

@@megalondonkleuter I loved that when she did that. Steals the show from Misa solo at the time.

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Those fingerdrums at 9:29 tho 😆 Hope you have a damn good day, friend.

[@ChaseCarneson]

😂😂😂 and yourself!!!

[@cembor]

For their live shows Band-Maid has a habit of adding extended intros to some of their songs. Play, Choose me, and one other I can't remember right now typically have an extended intro. They have about 3 different versions of these extended intros at this point. Typically used as time for an instrument change for Miku and Kanami as well as a short break for Saiki from the previous song.

[@velvetra29]

Choose Me Zepp 2018 intro will always be my favorite among all of Band-Maid's extended intro / additional section. That was sooooooo good.

[@triceyambae4579]

In this concert they added intro to "Rinne", "Bubble", "Don't you tell me", and "Play".

[@trolleewang2672]

motorium had an extended intro in one of their shows, it is just kanami going crazy on the guitar for 2 mins straight.

[@justinlikesme19]

Zhi Jing Liao which live in moratorium?

[@trolleewang2672]

@@justinlikesme19 it is the one where there are on a outdoor stage (not the zepps), I think it is shinya (?) I have the dvd, it is 40 minutes long and it is 20 mins into the set. She also does it in the UK show here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXqoqomFd86DnJY

[@happenstanceuk]

I’ve seen them twice now in London and they were amazing both times. Pretty certain they’ll come back again once it’s safe to.

[@nicolesmusicreviews1889]

7:58 Nice catch. I didn't hear those rimshots until you mentioned them. 9:47 Yeah, the masters and princesses at their Dallas okyuji last year kind of broke Miku a bit. (She was getting the crowd going with a call-and-response MC, saying "USA, say!", and the masters and princesses would repeat the whole thing, including the "...say!" bit.) And, speaking of rimshots, check out the live video of Tool's Pneuma from Danny Carey's kit. He makes use of rimshots just fill a bit of a hole.

[@Gabor...hachi.juu_ichi]

I think dictionaries of all languages are now devoid of superlatives regarding the descriptions of MISA...oh my!

[@jeneamad780]

Thanks to you mr Carneson,i'll start listening band-maid from this reaction. Greatings from Republic of Moldova

[@kanyon7613]

Band-Maid 👐 Always bringing smiles to peoples faces!

[@jonathanlim9968]

I've just binged your whole playlist and I gotta say, after listening to your breakdowns, you've made songs that sounded great become 100% pure eargasm. You've earned my sub good sir!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Jonathan, thank you for this and thank you for the support.

[@1947dd]

I wanted to add a second comment. Band Maid has another live stream concert coming on Sunday, August 16th at 4pm JST (3am EST USA). If you get a ticket and can't get up, the performance is archived .

[@glenkelley6799]

In the UK it should be 8am

[@1947dd]

@@glenkelley6799 yep, the UK is 5 hours ahead of est in the us, so seems right.

[@mogaman28]

And then they played Domination, no pauses.

[@Chananda]

Indeed, that final chord is still ringing at the start of the Domination video!

[@LuccatielD7]

And they played Don’t you tell ME just before, no pause.

[@3WWizard]

Another thing I love about this video is how Kanami is just in her zone playing during the intro. Completely Zen and in her element feeling the music and effortlessly showing some serious skill.

[@paulread4886]

note the very ending chord is where they go into Domination. Can u imagine being there and hear that . As u said .....Hit machines.

[@reese1203]

Chase there is nothing I can say about you're reviews except thank you for the knowledge you seem to happily share with those like myself who lack . Keep doing what you do. Very educational in the most enjoyable way. Band Maid freaking Rocks !!! Have my tickets for the stream...yay

[@RevStickleback]

They actually added an intro to the start of the normal intro for the song - something they regularly do live, changing the intros completely every few months. One song last year gained a two-minute guitar solo as its intro. Kanami went fully from shy girl to superhero in that one. ps...funnily enough, the added intro here is exactly the same length as the entire song in the clip I tweeted to you last week!

[@_JimS]

I hope they make this intro into an instrumental.....

[@borntraitor289]

hey.. do yourself a favor and please don't miss out on the 2nd online show set for this Sunday, August 16, 4PM JST (i think that's 8AM your time in the UK). if you can't catch it live, the stream archive will be available til the 19th. this goes for anyone that reads this. here's the link: l-tike.zaiko.io/e/bandmaid0816 show details and links for other purchase options: bandmaid.tokyo/contents/334081 i honestly didn't notice that double pedal work going on during the bass-guitar-bass section before.. always focused on the strings at that section.

[@tonygriffin_]

Loved seeing Miku getting a rhythm guitar call and response moment or three with Misa and her bass. Still THE best Rock band this side of Pluto. Another brilliant analysis.

[@michaelbiscay9836]

As soon as this dropped all I wanted was to see your reaction. Did not disappoint!

[@4thArmoredVet]

BAND-MAID will melt your face and melt your heart... all at the same time!

[@ChaseCarneson]

ALL FACTS.

[@4thArmoredVet]

@@ChaseCarneson Thanks!

[@Slippy6582]

You have such a good understanding of music... Astounishing... This song was really an instrumental at first, but Miku wanted some lyrics in this song, so it ended up like this... DAMN GOOD reaction!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for the kind words. Very much appreciated.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Good comment Slippy, Chase is one of the very best reactors out there. Btw there's nothing wrong with saying "Maidiacs" my friend. I've been challenged twice recently for using it. BAND-MAID fans are commonly referred to as "Madiacs" on social media forums & i have no problem with being called that. See you Sunday :D

[@Slippy6582]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Yeah... I missed his Band-Maid reactions a lot and i wanna see an "The Warning" reaction, they have signed to their first music-label now, i am interested where their journey is gonna go. Always nice to see your comment, have a good one, Gary!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@Slippy6582 "Queen of the murder scene" would be a good song. Have a nice evening, I need to get some sleep.😴

[@RudiTheMan]

2 days to go for their online concert, ticket is still open,

[@LuccatielD7]

I watched the previous one, it was amazing!

[@justinlikesme19]

How much the ticket

[@LuccatielD7]

Champ Shurado 1,500¥, so about $15 USD. You can also get an “extended ticket” for $30 which lets you keep watching the VOD until mid November.

[@Jonas_S_]

I just love how Akane made Saiki laugh :) These ladies are having so much fun!

[@SLKRR]

They’ve been to the UK every year since 2016. You’d probably be getting ready to see them right now if it weren’t for COVID. Hopefully that all gets sorted by 2021, and they can get out on the road again!

[@KooKoo-yf8uc]

I’m waiting Your BAND-MAID reaction.Your commentary is always special. It makes me notice new things.ARIGATOありがとう🙏😉

[@ChaseCarneson]

🙏👌

[@David-yt6kp]

PLAY has been an evolutionary piece since its inception. This is just the latest iteration, but they're all fun. My personal favorite is the 2017 Studio Coast version, but like the others this has elements that make it one of a kind. May I suggest a double reaction? Band-Maid Secret My Lips, then Band-Maiko Secret Maiko Lips after. Both are on Band-Maids channel.

[@Leo_Carrilo]

Don't miss the chance to react to more Lovebites! They've upload some live videos from their last DVD/Blu-ray

[@nates8548]

Our Little Pigeon, Miku (Po! 🕊️), has come so far! ❤️🙂 ...and when Miku (Po! 🕊️) says SING, we SING! 😎🤘

[@ronaldthomasecklund6206]

For sure... long time fan, and subscribed, because great anylsis. Bought this DVD, months ago, and never looked back 😎🕊️🇯🇵👍🇺🇲

[@ChaseCarneson]

🙏🙏🙏🇯🇵

[@aaroncrippen2012]

Finally a reacter that acknowledges the skill of a rhythm guitarist thank you!

[@billm7112]

Kanami: plays EFFORTLESS while shredding her instrument to bits.

[@davidwhite3092]

All of the videos from this show do such a good job of making you feel like you’re in the crowd, which we’re all missing right now.

[@mintomacco]

Band-Maid are doing another online concert this sunday. Just saying. 😉✌️

[@kerrylewis7964]

The last time I saw a band get this much audiance participation was 15 years ago at a Scorpians Show!

[@kerrylewis7964]

@@chrisbergsten1429 I live on Northern Vancouver Island and Band Maid is the only band I will travel to see. PEACE!

[@anderslofgren8235]

That entire intro or what you should call it sounds like some kind of heavy funk-jazz fusion...it's interesting music all the time, you never get bored and want to skip forward. They are bloody amazing!

[@theseanie9958]

this live version has quite the extended instrumental intro. caught me by surprise the first time too

[@saldiven2009]

Saiki and Miku absolutely demand audience participation, and it's never enough, they always demand more.

[@bartyslattfast]

That is one reason for "about us" and Saiki's near edge of tears performance; they miss the crowds & truly love performing.

[@babassoonist557]

Speaking of once in a lifetime shows, you should listen to Hyde, he’s the single most popular rockstar in japan, but he’s basically unknown in the West, he does English and Japanese songs. I’d personally recommend Mad Qualia, or who’s gonna save us. He doesn’t have much live videos up on his channel, but he is quite the character in live shows.

[@eremmon]

Always happy to hear you reacting to Band Maid. They are truly amazing musicians! As for recommendations, I'll recommend Doll$Boxx with "Take My Chance", the music video version.

[@crabuki1273]

Thank you for doing BAND-MAID! I still wish Kanami was higher in this mix. This is a new intro for this song. The original intro was focused on MISA and Kanami, but they included Miku in it now and it is FIRE. Chase, think about this. From the moment Kanami, standing next to Akane, rips that final chord in Play and starts walking and strumming back to her normal place on stage, the crowd has about 8 sconds to come down before Kanami hits the first riff for Domination. No time to breath, they just kept this crowd in a frenzy.

[@greylocke100]

Watching the vid of the concert, the ladies only walked back to their pedal boards and set them for the next song, then Kanami let it rip.

[@SocialNetwooky]

if you consider that in their earliest videos Miku couldn't play the guitar at all and just held one for show (there's a particular live radio recording where this is painfully obvious) , it's amazing how far she has come.

[@stevehall5128]

I'm gonna risk some hate here for being pedantic with someone as knowledgeable as Chase, but...a rimshot is actually where the drummer strikes both the rim *and* the drumhead at the same time with the same stick, usually on the snare. If the stick is allowed to rebound, this creates a ringing tone because the head in this case is generally being struck near the outer edge, and the rim also transmits the force directly into the drum shell (especially if it's a die-cast rim). A variation is to keep the stick pressed against the head for a heavy but "dead" sound - usually in this case the stick tip strikes the head closer to the center, meaning the beefier part of the stick is hitting the rim. So what Akane's doing here if I'm hearing it accurately is just playing on the rims for a clicky sound - although as Chase points out, she gets different tones from those clicks by using the rims of different drums. Also want to add that I loooove the short overhead shots from this show of them getting ready for the next song. They give me a strong feeling of motivated but calm professionalism, which is particularly cool when you think about how they will also, in fan videos of the smaller US and European venues, much more casually goof around between songs and have almost no separation between the band and audience, much like seeing a band of your friends play a party at someone's house. It really seems like they enjoy both environments.

[@mogaman28]

Next song is Domination. You can see it at their channel as well.

[@traxiii]

Another great reaction, thanks! The DVD is Awesome, you don't have to wait for each song to be released.

[@Running-withscissors]

Haha. Thanks for this. I just learned of this band yesterday AM as I posted elsewhere. Im commenting here as you really get it, or at least why I personally am blown away and with that in mind, and even though Im rather adverse to "validation", Its preventing me from feeling maybe, Im losing my mind on these ladies.

[@ChaseCarneson]

They are the future. Thanks for supporting my friend.

[@SagaciousTwo]

Think of the power Saiki must feel to not have to sing the chorus, the crowd is doing it for her, and she controls them like a master.

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

They blew me away with Freedom and Akane, now.. Play and Miku! Miku!Miku! That intro was awesome and to see Miku rockin that guitar was breath taking....Just love it! Love them! Thanks for reacting!

[@HALberdier17]

The older Live version of Play didn't have the rhythm guitar part at the beginning so you can see how confident Miku is as a guitar player that she can improvise like that. When Band-Maid started in 2013 Miku just started playing guitar to add to the sound of the band.

[@elgonwilliams7624]

It's nice they drew out the intro a bit from other live versions I've seen. This one is more polished and balanced, I think. However, the bass in a previous live version I saw was a bit more prominent in the mix.

[@Marco-nu6dg]

Band-Maid have their great own style. Next time : LOVEBITES / Holy War [Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020] ?

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and again, you manage to point out things that I had missed and I've listened to this quite a bit. Their live performances are so good. But I will have to say that the mix on this concert (at least on the BD) sometimes loses Kanami's guitar in the mix when compared to their older concert videos.

[@hammerhiem75]

I'm telling you, if Guns n Roses produced anything even half this good, the music industry would have a collective orgasm.

[@bartyslattfast]

@@chrisbergsten1429 They need better promotion & those that turn away when not every song is to their liking don't understand artistic freedom or appreciate the beauty of some of Band Maids slower songs, Anemone & Awkward are wonderful and Page is an anthem type ballad that is made to be sung along with. The ladies do what they want and I glady look at any serving they dish up as a gift.

[@iulnus]

I'm glad to see they're on your bucket list, they've been to the UK a few times already (which I've always wanted to see but not been able to) so I expect we shall see them back. At least I hope so!

[@MSIContent]

I just watched this reaction yet again, I like it so much. You nailed it. 👍🏻

[@ChaseCarneson]

Glad you liked it on the second go round!

[@adamhaywood4808]

If Band Maid play uk again i'll be joining u. Saw them 2 years ago at the Dome, Tuffnell Green and definitely want to see them again.

[@OrkarIsberEstar]

btw i loved that you explained "rim shots" i wouldnt have known what that is otherwise =) you could do a special vid explaining musical terms just in case =)

[@ChaseCarneson]

I was corrected slightly. Rim shots are technically where you hit the rim and the head on the skin at the same time. These are technically rim clicks, but yes always try and include some explanation

[@OrkarIsberEstar]

@@ChaseCarneson love that =) thx

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Chase!

[@LowendNate]

Lets gooo! another chase video after a tank video what a way to wake up!

[@jimbuechler9546]

Akane is an absolutely mean double bass drummer!! I play drums and have been working on double bass and it's not easy! She is so so good at it! I envy her skills! 😎👍👍👍

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Akane didn't use a double pedal until Kanami suggested she try one.