REACTION to BAND-MAID (Catharsis - Acoustic Version) 🎶 😌 ✌️

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much for the shout out at the end! That was so kind of you.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

very nice but soooo unexpected you deserve it Wave

[@danjoseph7515]

He shouted out you AND your beard, Wave, double kind! 😁

[@Parker--]

WAVE! Hilarious how it only takes a half a second to know exactly who it is

[@jon87583]

@wavepotter - Like Chase, you deserve a shout out!

[@anirisleafblade1673]

I love it when two of my favorite reactors are brought together ☺

[@crabuki1273]

It's been such a very long time. I'm happy to get a new Chase vid, but more than that I hope you're doing well. Or at least passably well, as that sometimes seems the highest we can hope for these days. Thumbs up for Chase, sight unseen!

[@ChaseCarneson]

I’m good my friend. Very very busy but very good thank you. How are you?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Very nice words GG. I wouldn't have expected any different.🙂👌

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤙🏼

[@eaglez1901]

@@ChaseCarneson hey dude hope all's well. Curious, you crossing the pond for any of the Bandmaid shows here in the US this fall?

[@ChaseCarneson]

@@eaglez1901 I’m gonna be in the states from Sunday for 6 weeks but no band maid shows unfortunately.

[@Badllamah]

Ahhh Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things, and Chase doing Chase things... it IS a damn good day!!! So very nice to see you again!! 👍✌🎸

[@rizmancorpuz]

Chase, I'm so happy that you're reacting to Band-Maid again. You are the first reactor that ignited my interest for the band. I still replay your episodes starting from "Thrill" --I smile when you suddenly realize they are wearing maid outfits... your impassioned plea to "take care" of these ladies because they are"very important" to music itself stays with me today. There are only a handful of reactors that can break down songs to their technical and artistic qualities. They are the ones I seek, not those that only tell me how much they like a song. I've been hoping that you would check out their newer material as in Unseen World, Sense, and their Acoustic concert.

[@freedompanda9438]

First person I saw a reaction video to “Thrill,” which was my intro song to the Madiacrity of it all. I felt the same way: this band is important. I’ll always remember that.

[@waynetubr]

I believe I too once wrote to Chase in admiration his ability to break down a video performance. I described his ability was much like a trip I took to the Salvador museum with my daughter. I took one look and said, "cool, a melting clock." My daughter replied back, "No dad, there's so much more going on here, look deeper." Chase makes me look deeper into any and every MV

[@toshimatyu6654]

From Japan Welcome back to Chase. I'm glad to see you again. The world has been in turmoil for two years now. I also continue to have a daily life where I can't go out freely like I used to. Now, in the midst of turmoil, I feel that art is a source of support. For me, music supports the joy of living and the hope for the future. I am grateful to BAND-MAID.

[@Metal_Auditor]

Thanks for shouting out Wave! He’s another one of those reactors who really knows music and was actually in the middle of interviewing another bass player live when this premiered. Hopefully he’ll see this soon.

[@harleyrichards140]

I genuinely didn't think my day could get any better, and then this popped up! My face is running out of room for my smile.

[@PaulEngineer]

Fantastic! Alarm set for the Premier. Chase back doing Chase things.

[@SilentChaos15]

Chase! Good to see you again. Thanks for all you do. It all matters. Can't wait.

[@ChaseCarneson]

You matter my friend. Thank you.

[@DoctorChange106]

love this song and how good it is - acoustic doesn't hide anything - shows how GOOD they are.

[@RTEcalcite01]

13th song on the 2019 Conqueror album. One of 14 acoustic songs live streamed on Christmas Day. The concert tickets are still available from the Band Maid site. You might leave Band Maid but Band Maid will never leave you. Welcome back.

[@falagar4567]

That's a nice surprise. Happy to see you're back and even more happy to see you're back with BAND-MAID.

[@ForathBlack]

So , dropped in to see the other guys reaction, and lo and behold.. he pauses more than you do hahaha. Always psyched when YT tells me you have dropped another vid. The wait makes them all that more special.

[@ProsperoFinch]

Good to see you again Chase, and it’s awesome you shouted out Wave Potter. If you didn’t know, he’s a multi-instrumentalist who does both reactions and deep dives into music, and he’s done a lot of Band-Maid. Like you, he’s very knowledgeable about the craft of music, with a genuine love and appreciation for the art, and his commentary and reactions are truly additive. I come away from both of your reactions better informed and often with a greater appreciation for the song. Loved this reaction, keep up the great work

[@TomClark-Futoura]

As with all Band-Maid songs and performances, Catharsis is cathartic. Thx, Chase. It's good to see you back with the Maids! See this entire incredible Acoustic Concert with archive tickets available at their website.

[@elesiobuccat3951]

Like seeing an old friend again. Thank you Chase! Always appreciate your BM analysis. Anything reaction you do from BM is always a treat.

[@freedompanda9438]

I’m always up for your Band Maid breakdowns. And you’re right...what a tasteful, classy presentation. These ladies are a joy.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! funny you said they looked relaxed in their Audio Commentary on the performance they ALL mentioned how nervous they where but obviously like true professionals did not let it show.

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Dear Chase! Greetings from a chilly and windy Shizuoka! I had been truly concerned with your long silence. So glad to have you back with us! Splendid reaction as usual! Kudos. Band Maid have entered what I dare call their "adult age"! Akane has changed her hairstyle! LOL Beautiful ladies, ain't they? I am certain they are preparing us a surprise with a new album this year! Plenty of your reactions to look forward to then! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@davidmejia7908]

Band Maid, not matter what they do it is my happy place every time I listen to them. So impressive in so many ways, I get lost in the music, whether listening to the bass, drums, guitars or vocals. Such a great variety of sounds and styles as well.

[@1947dd]

Awesome reaction my friend. It was great to hear your thoughts on the song and one of their acoustic songs. I will say, as usual, you help me appreciate whatever song or artist you are listening to just a little more. Thanks for doing my favorite band this day.

[@JuanSan66]

Great job Chase. Happy to see you´re back, and glad you liked this piece. Thank you!

[@weilima9316]

Thanks Chase! Hope someone is able to gift you the ticket to the full concert where this performance came from. It was truly an amazing concert, and the cherry on top was the completely separately recorded “commentary” version where the ladies chat through the whole concert recording, sharing insights, background details and a whole lot of Band-Maid’s irreverent banter. Absolutely hilarious and informative at the same time.

[@freewheeler2go]

Chase - you really help me grow my appreciation for this band. Thanks as always!

[@markmiyasaki6001]

Great to see your reaction again. Band-Maid made this 14 song acoustic concert very special by changing the groupings of the members. I hope you have a chance to view the archived stream. Here’s how they arranged things: 7 songs played by the entire band 2 songs with only Saiki (lead vocals) and Kanami (lead guitar) 2 songs with the trio of Saiki, Kanami and Misa (bass) 2 songs with Miku (vocals, rhythm guitar), Akane (drums) and Misa 1 song with Saiki, Miku and Akane on the cajon. As others have mentioned, the ticket includes access to a second stream with the band talking over the performance. Its hilarious and gives a great look into how they interact with each and how they were feeling during the filming.

[@sjnix7044]

Coffee House rock at its FINEST. The whole show was the best Christmas present ever.

[@armynurseboy]

totally gave me 90's alt rock vibes, a la Barenaked Ladies or Indigo Girls.

[@Slippy6582]

NICE! Chase always coming back for Band-Maid! I am so excited about this and seeing Chase reacting again, what a beautiful surprise. HADGD! Alarm is set :) Like is already clicked. Greetings from Germany

[@ChaseCarneson]

🙏🇩🇪❤️

[@Slippy6582]

@@ChaseCarneson Cool that you gave Wave Potter an shoutout, he is an multi-intrumentalist and also really enjoyable to watch :) Thanks for the new reaction, looking forward to see some more maybe in the near future.

[@jamie4993]

Well this is a lovely surprise to scroll across. Looking forward to your take on this, Chase. If you ever get the chance to see the rest of this performance (highly recommended) you'll see some incredible takes on some songs you'd never expect an acoustic arrangement for.

[@hoges412]

Yayy!!! Welcome back man! That's two pleasant surprises recently, your return with Band Maid, and Julia reacting to Lovebites, which added up to two damn good days. 😊 I bought a ticket for this acoustic live stream concert, and it was simply brilliant, a Christmas Day present from Band-Maid to their fans. I hope they release some more tracks, especially the opening number, Smile. Fabulous stuff.

[@frantaf]

Nice surprise. How's the heart Chase? You and Julia are the reason i started listening to Band Maid.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Julia is amazing. Thanks for the kind words. I’ll always be here doing the damn thing.

[@threemonkeysk]

@@ChaseCarneson And she beat you to "Puzzle" acoustic!

[@radovanczech]

Thank you for this reaction - as usual, it was quite educative. I have listened to this song several times, but as I am not a musician I did not notice those subtle delicacies you pointed out. It is still very pleasant and enjoyable to listen to this song, but now I also have some understanding and appreciation of how complex a song can be.

[@darrellroninson3476]

Chase this was a concert they did on Xmas day! I paid I watched and it was beyond great, it is still available from there website through march I watched it on premier night and all I can say is oh my! I bought the ticket so I could watch all I wanted through March have seen it 3 times and it just gets better so you still have a chance thanks Bro! This song is off of Conqueror it is a rocker but they re tuned it for this show like many others and it just shows Kanamis Brilliance!

[@iDEATH]

A wild Carneson had appeared! Always improves my day to see you upload, my man. I'm right there with you on BAND-MAID, as well; whenever I'm feeling a little low their music can lift me up. I'm still hopeful that you're saving Black Hole for a reaction? I really want to bear witness to your first listen to that one. I think you'll love it! I would also like to bring a newer J-metal band to your attention: SAISEIGA. I believe they have just released their first album this week and I'm into their sound. I really like their singer, Regan, and there's just something about her voice that clicks for me. Whatever you do, Chase, always good to see a reaction and analysis from you! (also, Wave is a cool dude, it's true! I quite like his videos as well.)

[@allenhuling598]

Awesome to see a video from you again Chase, and what a great song to come back with! Although I love what each of them brings to their songs, I have to point out that Misa's creativity on her bass really brings a more musical sound than I am used to hearing from a bassist.....love it!! Cheers Chase!

[@froopax1468]

I'm glad you're back Chase especially with a reaction to Band-Maid! I hope everything is ok?! The Maids will never know how their music makes me feel good… 🎶😍

[@freewheeler2go]

Now!! ... it's a damn good day! Glad to see you back!! I look forward to your reactions most of all!!

[@joeseconi250]

Chase so happy to see you back and doing ok. And you came back to do a Band Maid video.you made my day Thanks my friend

[@gerardcahill5823]

Thanks Chase - always happy to see your expert reactions. You say you don't listen to other reactors but if I may make a suggestion - there are 2 reactors that I really keep an eye on - Wave Potter and Ryan Mears (both musicians) and big fans of Band Maid with very insightful breakdowns of their songs. And yes - they both have wonderful beards. 😁

[@armynurseboy]

It would be amazing if Chase, Wave and Ryan did a zoom together...

[@falconsooner]

Great to have you back Chase. Excellent analysis as always!

[@bhg70]

Nice little surprise. I've missed your vids. I always appreciate the insights into the process (songwriting, recording, performing, etc.). Allows me to respect stuff that might not click with me and helps me to enjoy even more the stuff I already love.

[@Sindar]

So happy to have you back! I'm a Maidiac, but I watch all of your other videos because of how positive, insightful, and thorough you are. Just do what you want to, when you want to. This channel isn't the most important thing. Yourself is the most important thing. I love what you do, though. And I love listening to you

[@lordvorador5735]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend! Glad to see you back Chase, & with BAND-MAID makes it even sweeter! Keep on keeping on my man. 🤘

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Chase, the price of the ticket is well worth it.......this concert was Fabulous !!❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌

[@Racer-X-090]

I love the pauses! Because it means I get to hear your insight and discussion on music...which is why I'm here! 🤘

[@cats-eyes]

Wow, I'm glad you're back in Band-Maid.😊

[@ronniebrucehalford8396]

Welcome back Chase. So good to see you again. You're missed around these parts. Oh, and that guy, Wave Potter, he's also one of the nicest and most informed reactors around, kinda lot like you. As always, a great reaction. I love how you come up with new ways to describe things, such as referring to palm muting as a mother trying to keep her young kids in line. Like "Bubble", Catharsis was a great song to vibe to. When you come around to B-M again, maybe consider something a little bit more frantic, such as "Black Hole" live or something a bit more emotional, like "Puzzle" live and live acoustic. Thanks again.

[@thissailorja]

Welcome back Chase. They are amazing & I always learn something when you speak about music. Keep up the great job & have a damn good day.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Nice to see you back Chase. And yeah Wave is a great reactor and a nice guy too!

[@RahimRahmat]

Welcome back. I believe many have missed your reactions. Great to see you're back at this reaction stuff.

[@2abug]

“BAND-MAID doing BAND-MAID acoustic things!” You don’t need Closed Caption when you have Chase Carneson

[@ChaseCarneson]

Hahah I got you

[@shanetutwiler]

Welcome home, sir! Sending much love and respect from the 🇺🇸

[@justdave9610]

Such a pleasant surprise seeing you making a video and doing some band maid once again.

[@penpen-p9]

I'm glad you came back, Chase. You are one of the reactors for Band-Maid that I like the most.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I love hearing someone giving a technical breakdown dissertation of a beautiful sunset.🧐 I'm also going to suggest to Akane that she run a massive video screen behind her of your facial and hand gestures for their next live performance of Catharsis showing what cathartic release looks like. 🤘🤣 Love ya, man!

[@Metal_Auditor]

I was just hoping beyond hope you’d come back for this, because I know you’re going to love it! Sadly, it’s at 2pm my time and I’m working at a client’s office, so I’ll be a few hours late, unless I can sneak off and watch it in my car or something.

[@ChaseCarneson]

It’ll always be here when you’re ready my friend.

[@Metal_Auditor]

@@ChaseCarneson I actually remembered I have some headphones in my car, so I’ll go grab them in a bit and watch it on my work laptop.

[@rakjr6]

It is a truly remarkable concert. One song, Smile, they had done before as acoustic, the other 13 they re-wrote for this concert. Along with the full band they did various combinations. Saiki & Kanami with just an acoustic guitar and Kanami harmonizing with Saiki. Saiki, Kanami, and Misa. And Miku with Akane and Misa with Miku playing lead guitar on one of her songs, Sayonakidori , where she is the lead singer. Akane used a cajon in one song instead of the drum set. And they made Misa and Akane join the vocal chorus in a song. They even did one song from their 1st album, Maid in Japan. Along with the normal concert recording they have a 2nd recording with commentary by them in Japanese with English subtitles. They were very nervous because the room was so well lit they could see the cameramen and the rest of the crew watching them which they normally can't. They also joked they couldn't remember anymore how to play the original songs.

[@mechanicat23]

🙂 Chase is doing a Band Maid reaction. My day is already having a great start. This just makes it better.

[@bmmausa1]

Chase, great reaction. Great you are back, hope you are doing as well as you can be. Been thinking and hoping and praying you are good and your family as well. Looking forward to catching more of your reactions.

[@MSIContent]

So good to see you back Chase! And what a great reaction to get back into it with - BANDMAID never lets us down 💕 Nice shout out to Wave - He’s a great reactor and I’m sure you two would get on very well. He does quite a few collaborations so you should reach out. Looking forward to the next video. I’d recommend Nemophila. Yet another awesome Japanese all female group, with a more Metal playbook. Very very good. Cheers 🤟🏻

[@daimyoj9266]

This will be awesome! These ladies though... Band Maid doing Band Maid things 😁 Yesterday I was watching a band that I have just discovered, and I found myself thinking that I wonder what Chase would think of this... Hanabie, if you're curious. Glad to see your face, and thank you for the reaction. 🔥❤️

[@Prophet12]

Great insights as always. Always look forward to your evaluations and breakdowns of Band-Maid. You reminded me once again why you're still the best reactor out there.

[@tasam1981]

Welcome Back again Chase we've missed you 😃

[@hiawatha.g]

So good to see you back in the saddle, and with Band-Maid! Love your mix of simple appreciation and technical understanding. Keep well!

[@thomasrotweiler]

Always a pleasure to see you on YT. If you get time check out the entire acoustic concert - you'll get to see Band-Maid breaking down into a variety of smaller sub-units. Not so many bands can have the rhythm section do songs and sound as good as the full band. You'll get to see Akane and MISA doing the backing vocals for Miku. Not sure about the band being comfortable - they were all very nervous and didn't know where to look - they had the "staff" sat in front them watching every move.

[@michaelbiscay9836]

Ever since this dropped on Christmas, I've been anxiously awaiting your reaction to it. Glad to have you back, Chase.

[@BM4-Life]

*Chase* if you ever wanted to return to your happy place there is always be *BAND-MAID* 😇 _With over 100+ tracks_

[@technopsychobedlam]

Lovely to see you back Chase. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on such a gorgeous song :-)

[@motley22crue]

Welcome back. Yes, I would always recommend listening to the original before listening to the acoustic. You will have a whole new appreciation of how good the acoustic version is... especially on the Unseen World songs and "Different".

[@andersmorell5396]

Thanks for the reaction. I've listen through the entire Conqueror album several times after hearing this acoustic version and I now rate Catharsis, original version, as one of their best compositions.

[@ELF_Productions]

this made my day seeing Chase back with band maid

[@alanscarfe6753]

Nice to have you back Chase, have missed your enthusiasm and dry wit. Excellent reaction as usual, By the way there are very few reactors I respect, but Wave Potter is one of them, I highly recomend him. Stay safe and keep up the good work !

[@Gabor...hachi.juu_ichi]

Another fabulous and insightful reaction Chase. That whole acoustic concert was purely phenomenal! As you mentioned "authenticity" and "purity" in acoustic music and your lack of experience of BAND-MAID's acoustics you should really check out their acoustic version of Puzzle, only Kanami and Saiki. Pure masterpiece indeed. Further cementing Saiki's reputation as a world class vocalist, as did this whole concert.

[@daft4343]

Checking in! Great to see you @Chase Carneson 🤘😀🤘

[@sandy1653]

Welcome back Chase. Hope you’re doing well mate. Thanks for another video.

[@tetoro2439]

Welcome back! 👋Nice to see, that you picked this one. One of my favorites from the Acoustic Okyu-Ji. 🥰

[@hiawatha.g]

Nice shout-out to Wave. He's a musician himself, and brings a lot of that perspective--he doesn't just "react".

[@Laundry_Brig]

Good to have ya back my friend. Didn't really care for reactions until I heard your channel, so thank you. Check out Sense and Corallium, don't necessarily need a reaction (I wouldn't say no) but they're pretty special songs

[@yellowclip7862]

Excellent! Welcome back home, Chase! 😉 I'll be here on time for sure.

[@stimproid]

Chase doing Chase things! Wonderful to have you back sir! 😀

[@geraldz2271]

Why is Chase smiling? He's reacting to BAND-MAID! Nice to see you back, especially with this reaction.

[@ChrisPage68]

Had a Damn Good Time watching you back doing what you do best. #musicismedicine

[@Running-withscissors]

Haha! Great to see you back again and with BAND-MAID. You brought so many to this band and that growing audience in return I hope shows you some love for that. Had to laugh when you gave Wave Potter a shout out. He's relatively new, but so enthusiastic Im sure he'll be chuffed at the call out ;) Take care Chase and see you at the next one

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Glad to see you again. Thx for coming back to Band Maid. Dankie. 🤙

[@chuckh5405]

Great to see and hear you again! Love your reactions and this one was great as well.

[@IrishPhoenix7]

To see your smile within the first minute or so and throughout the whole song was honestly heartwarming to see. I know it’s been awhile and that’s perfectly fine, life happens and you gotta take care of yourself. Hope you’re doing well man!

[@juanleonardosambitan1380]

I don't care if you pause a lot Chase 🥰 eversince I found your channel I haven't left I watch every content and reactions of yours and I'm glad I see you again reacting to Band Maid which I also found in your channel 🥰I love them ❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@topographic1973ify]

Good to see you back, I always appreciate your insights. There is a group of four reactors that kind of hang out together a bit and Potter is one of them. You might contact him because he's very, very into Band Maid. There's him, Ryan Mear who is and absolute Band Maid fanatic, The Champ of Medium and the guy who has Dicodec. I know any of them would be willing to talk music with you because they all play.

[@roumiaou]

So good to hear your reactions again on band-maid... You haven't lost a bit :-) Looking forward the next one :-) We love you Chase !

[@roumiaou]

And the way you move is a treat to us, reallly, tells so much about you at the same time 😀😀

[@billb.5183]

It's always great to see you jump back on the Band-Maid train Chase. GET IN!

[@BWinced]

Welcome back, Chase. Do a compare and contrast. Fits right in with your stop-starts :)

[@kanyon7613]

Thank you in advance for this video!😀 What a lovely surprise after a long week!

[@wolfscoat6207]

Chaaaase...welcome back, we missed you. I knew you would pause after the Solo. You should hear what Kanami and Saiki ( yes only this two ) did with "Different" and how they transformed it to an acoustic version. I was so impressed. Hope to see something from you soon again. Have a damned good day.

[@gib666]

Glad to see you back.

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

It’s fantastic to see you’re doing well, Chase, I know we’ve all been eagerly awaiting your return to KZbin and checking out new music together! And yes, Wave Potter is a really good guy who as a multi-instrumentalist is fascinated by how awesome Band Maid is. Musical prodigy Yoyoka and her family actually visited Wave at his house in Wisconsin and jammed with him!😄💪🏻🤘🏻

[@saltwaterinsanity]

Shout out Wave Potter and Hello Chase, its good to see you back on YT with Band Maid reaction. Nothing more to say...'Band Maid doing Band Maid things'👍😁👍

[@dimZhit]

Glad to see you nice and sound. 😊👍🏻 Hope someday you doing collab with Wave Potter, Ryan Mear and others!

[@rmdcade1717]

I'll occasionally see smarmy comments saying that BAND-MAID sucks because the only truly great instrument master in the group is Akane. First, I think people are selling Misa short. Second, Kanami may not be a great guitarist (damned good, better than any of the complainers will ever be themselves, but Stevie Ray Vaughn she ain't), but that's also not her primary role. Instead of focusing on whether her solos are sufficiently face-melting, I challenge anyone to find a better and more consistently solid instrumental designer and arranger in rock today. Likewise with Miku. Obviously she's not the best guitarist (and for many of us, the story of her path to playing guitar is part of the charm), but she's a fantastic lyricist, both in terms of semantics and semiotics and also in the way she bends phonemes and vocal structures to her will. If she wasn't writing for hard rock, she could kill as s hip-hop writer. And like Kanami, Saiki is damned good at her craft but not a legend. But she's also the one directing the vocal melodies and keeping the feel of the band consistent. If all that matters in music is pure technical execution, then why bother listening to humans play at all? Makes more sense to just listen to something crafted in a DAW out of square waves. BAND-MAID is the best because of the multiple roles that everyone plays and the emergent properties that come out of bringing this particular group to work together.

[@interstellardave]

All good points. I would add, in a more defiant tone, About SRV: “Kanami Tono” he ain’t”. Meaning that she brings her own things to the table that makes comparisons more equal. Seriously, i’ve been a fan of a lot of great guitarists over the years and Kanami fits right in there with them in my mind. First off, I don’t really know how hard various things are, so I can’t rate guitarists on technical ability the way actual guitarists could. What I do know is that she plays some of the most consistently interesting stuff I’ve ever heard. My god, the riffs!!! And her compositional skills are top notch. I’ve heard amazing guitarists go off so many times… but they don’t always make for good songs. She, however, seems to have the midas touch when writing songs that have great guitar work throughout and yet she’s not even trying to steal the show.

[@philcalvino884]

Awesome takes, as usual! Kudos on pointing out specifics of the audio engineering -- not something that many people pay attention to. Also loved the shot to the purists (and there have been a few): "Music is music!". Thanks, Chase!

[@TheLhyxx]

Always a nice surprise to get a notification about a Chase-React :P Looking forward it!

[@Tristan_Anderwelt]

Great to see you. I love your reactions and watch them again and again. I learned a lot from you and understand many things in music better. I listen to music very differently than I used to. Thanks for that!