Reaction to BAND-MAID Documentary / KANAMI by Ohrenje (Johnny Reacts)

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Just to give you a heads-up, I do waffle in this a bit, and perhaps I should have cut it out, but I want to do these reactions in one take so kept the waffles in.

[@philproffitt8363]

No problem. I like my waffles with honey...aka Kanami. If you're in any doubt that she's a total sweetheart...check out the video of her demonstrating the Morley 20/20 guitar pedal range 👌🤘❤

[@JohnnyReacts1]

@@philproffitt8363 Thank you, I will!

[@VladimirChupin]

@@JohnnyReacts1 That video is highly highly technical, you should know it. If you are not a guitarist, you'll probably be completely lost rather soon.

[@skrrytch]

I haven't realized any waffles, it was perfect and I appreciate your insight into Japan culture. I think this is THE best commentary on these documentaries I've ever seen. Please don't wait for Ohrenje to renew the other documentaries ... just go on with the next one (Akane). Can't wait ♥

[@JohnnyReacts1]

@@skrrytch Many thanks, that is very kind words!

[@sugaanessena3143]

Kanami🥰 She's the most adorable and beautiful person I have ever seen. And she is a genius. Great reaction as usual Johnny.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many Thanks!

[@VladimirChupin]

Absolutely true. In 2019, the last time they came to Europe, at the first OKYUJI (Paris) I was at MISA's side since MISA was my initial crash in BAND-MAID. At the second OKYUJI, I wanted to stand on Kanami's side, but the security guard said that no phone recordings are allowed (which was crazy, everybody was doing it), so migrated further away from him and ended up in the middle of the hall. But in Hamburg, I was finally at Kanami's side, and it was truly amazing! Being for two hours at a hand's stretch from her... that really changed my life, probably. Just the light which her soul emanates... She is adorable at everything: her guitar playing, her behaviour on stage, her human emotions and her interactions with the fans. We are blessed to live at the same time with BAND-MAID.

[@bocatampere]

For me..Kanami is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. My alltime favourite musician always. Lovin’ and respect her so much 🔥🤘❤️

[@tibornogradi3432]

My respect. That's true. :)

[@killiansred1000]

Kanami is humble about how gifted she is. Everything she does is for each song to make it as good as possible.

[@bocatampere]

@@killiansred1000 So true. Very unselfish musician too. So much respect for her 🙏🏻

[@BRO-HI808]

Great emotional reaction to the Kanami's documentary. Rightfully so. She's so pure of heart. The message towards the end...about leaving or taking a break...but her band-mates keep her going, also trigger some heart tugging emotions for me. I also remember when Kanami started playing the intro to Daydreaming at Yokohama arena. I was in awe...and was lost in the moment. Not going to lie...shed a few tears listening to that intro...especially finding out it lead into Daydreaming, my favorite song. And looking around me...I wasn't the only one in total awe and shedding a tear. It was surreal as it was so quiet except for that magical sound coming from talented and gifted genius Kanami. That is the power of great music. It reaches into your heart and soul...and moves you emotionally. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Beautiful comment, thank you!

[@gt1man931]

If you get emotional watching these, it is because you love them, even if you haven't figured that out yet. What makes Band-Maid great is not any single member, it is all of them and what they are together.

[@lewissmith4123]

That last piece, the intro to Day Dreaming for the 10th anniversary finale at Yokohama Arena, for me, is the single best moment I have heard so far from Kanami It is simply beautiful.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Gee, when heard it I almost cried like a big baby.

[@VladimirChupin]

@@JohnnyReacts1 Kanami has this magical power, yes. To make us cry. She is just such a beautiful human being, and the best thing she can do to entertain the listeners is to open up and show her soul to us without any artificial embellishments or stage personas.

[@grahamreed8774]

For me it's the final solo at the end of the song Awkward.

[@Gunkan22]

@@VladimirChupin And when Kanami actually sings the backing vocals to Saiki in the acoustic versions, its water works every time.

[@chesterloh7060]

Kanami..the special lady..❤❤❤

[@emeryharrison9325]

When I first started listening to Band -Maid , I was thinking why do these songs sound so familiar yet are brand new to me. Kanami 's writing does that. Mixing different styles, a lot of times in the same song. One of my favorites is "Take Me Higher !! " , It sounds so classic rock, you are sure you heard it 40-50 years ago.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Looking forward to listing to it myself.

[@MrBryanwithay]

I grew up on expressive guitarists like Eddie Van Halen, Warren Di Martini, Satriani, Alex Lifeson, etc... Kanamincho is one of the most expressive guitarists I have heard and she is currently my favorite musician along with her bandmates. Absolutely a stunning band to see live, in person. The joy and love flows from the stage when Kanami plays. Great reaction!

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many thanks sir

[@zinoviylubman5553]

Somebody said Band Maid is a musical gift to the world! I agree 100%, but I also think that another musical gift to the world is KANAMI!!! She is absolutely amazing musician! Genius!!! Thank you for this program .

[@VladimirChupin]

BAND-MAID is a miraculous assembly of miraculous members. Kiseki-po, as Miku described it. They are like the fingers of one hand, they move in complete harmony, able to do amazing things precisely because they don't have any personal agendas, but submit to the guiding power of some Higher Force, as it seems. I would say, Kanami is that brain which drives everything-but then she is also one of the five fingers, and her Higher Mind drives even herself as a tool in service to BAND-MAID. It's amazing to see this complete lack of ego. That's a band of five saints, Five Goddesses, you may say.

[@brunobryant4846]

👍👍🍻🍻

[@bocatampere]

@@VladimirChupin Well said 🙏🏻❤️🤘

[@moscatodasti1]

You can see the part where Saiki throws the mic stand in this video. Kanami is an amazing guitarist, but I think the area where she truly shines is as a musician/composer/teacher, one of the best out there right now.

[@keimahane]

I was so happy to see that you decided to continue with the Docuseries. You will not be let down as you continue on, they are all top notch, enjoy. Mincho truly is a special lady, we are so fortunate to have her, she gives us all great joy through her music.

[@masahiros.1405]

From Japan I've been waiting for you to watch this documentary. Thank you. I've been listening to many great artists and bands for over 50 years. Some of them were musicians I considered geniuses. But Kanami is special. For the first time in my life, I can say with confidence that she is a genius, no matter what anyone says. The miracle band "Band-Maid" is proof of that. Please don't miss any of their music from now on. I look forward to your next reaction.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thanks for your comment! I agree with you!

[@brunobryant4846]

I made a living drumming and crewing in the Oz music scene for a long time, Im now 65 and life's pleasures are simply quantified, my Granddaughters, beer, having a hoot behind the kit and the mighty, mighty BAND -MAID, Kanami = musical genius, what a fcken band Po, cheers 👍🍻

[@davidbicket7201]

They remind me very much of the great Australian rock bands. The energy the power the fun. Brilliant

[@brunobryant4846]

@davidbicket7201 😁🙏👍🍻

[@keronjinRYU]

one of things she said that moved me was that she said in an interview that the thing that stand out the most at YOKOHAM ARENA live show is MIKU's guitar playing. she cried as she praises MIKU's tireless efforts , not her performance😊

[@johancoetser906]

Our guitar queen, the little genius... She shreds, Kanami destroys her guitar... Genius composer; rock star queen!

[@jakeimhotep4866]

There are precious few guitarists that can get me emotional through their playing (Knopfler, Gilmour and Santana) but Kanami Tono does that on a regular basis. Her playing and her composing just resonates through me. She is indeed a genius. Johnny, as always your comments were thoughtful and heartfelt and I appreciate that. 🤘✌

[@chalfo]

Just the right amount of waffle for me. Nice Job. Go and have a look at Saiki and Kanami's version 1, not as dense on info as these version 2s but there is the odd wee extra bit of info in them (and with different examples). They will also give you a good feel of what Akane''s MISA's and Miku's current versions are like.

[@bbobjs]

It's not even just that being multitalented is rare. Imagine how often those rare few either never discover it, choose to reject it or simply rest on one talent. Not only do you have to be born special, you have to be born with the drive and then live a life that allow you to realize it.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Very true.

[@chrisegbertky]

The Maids pedal hard even when they're going downhill. They don't coast!

[@phaeron]

Sometimes the stillest waters are the deepest. ✨ Even before I learned more about the individual band members, the lovely Kanami had me under her spell and hasn't let me go since. To be precise, it only took her 4 minutes, which is the length of the MV for 'Thrill'.... Actually, my focus was always on the drums, and it was the same for the first few seconds of this music video. But for reasons unknown to me at the time, Kanami fascinated me with her style and her playing. With time and every scrap of information I learned, I realized why. Somehow she is surrounded by an aura that matches my first sentence of this comment. She's a truly remarkable young woman, which as you will find out, is true for each of those ladies. This is probably also on of the biggest reasons why we adore this band and each of them. And yes, that intro to Daydreaming at the end of this video is truly stunning and shows how good she is at letting her guitar speak for her (heart). ❤‍🔥 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thank you for this wonderful comment!

[@grahamreed8774]

As you gradually complete the documentaries on these 5 ladies, you may already have guessed that they all equal genius's. This is so magical and beautiful, like a fairytale, and is the reason why they achieve so much together. But, we owe it all to Miku and the band know's this, and who is like the mother hen with her chicks and who share mutual love and respect for each other which extends to the fans. Great reaction yet again. Thanks.

[@tonygriffin_]

Waffling is fine as long as it's Band-Maid waffle and not the Belgian potato-based food. Great that you're watching Ohrenje's informative videos as they are the best way to learn about band members. Obi-Wan Kanami is a songwriting maestro and a non-stop worker at her crafts.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Hmm, I fancy some Belgian waffles now.

[@tonygriffin_]

@@JohnnyReacts1 Sunday brunch...with some Band-Maid playing in the background!

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Potatoes? Who the hell puts potatoes in waffles? It's flour and whipped egg whites by tradition. 🤣

[@tonygriffin_]

@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 Bird's Eye, that's who the hell did! 🤣. They introduced potato waffles in 1981. They taste like crap, unlike the lovely Belgian waffles you're thinking of and which I mistakenly misremembered as being made of potatoes too. Fucking weird conversation to be having when my interest is Band-Maid! I'm off for some toast.

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

​@@tonygriffin_ha so true. I bake a lot and love my breakfast foods so I have to have a quip about it.

[@Ohrenje]

Thank you Johnny for your reaction and all your kind words ❤

[@w.b.562]

about time for you to show up personally.... so now we can watch Johnny here going through the remaining documentaries with a clear conscience and not worrying of whether you approve it or not :D :D :D :D :D 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Ohrenje]

@@w.b.562 He asked me already so don't worry about it 🤣

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Hi Ohrenje, those kind words are well deserved. I am truly impressed with your documentaries and looking forward to seeing the others.

[@rakjr6]

Somewhere on KZbin is a video claiming classical music is just heavy metal before electricity. It is not entirely tongue-in-cheek.

[@MnPofBM]

❤ of course MINCHO😊😊 Turn. Love and THANKS.

[@leeredose9192]

One of the best comments i habe Seen so far thanks for your time and work greeting from germany

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many thanks!!

[@kevinhardy8997]

I don't know how Kanami does it, but even her heavy riffs get me emotional. She transfers emotion through her guitar.

[@jjo154]

It's your reaction channel, so do what you want. I enjoy the comments you insert. You definitely need to react to Daydreaming - you will love it! The Kannai Devil TV show on which Band-Maid appeared from 2017-2020 can be seen on the Rainman channel, and is really entertaining.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many thanks, I'll right that one on this ever-increasing list.

[@BillHallisey]

Johnny, this is cool. I was stationed in Yokusuka when I was a hospital corpsman in the Navy. I loved taking the train to Kamakura (you're right, Kamakura is beautiful with its famous Buddha), Yokohama (first place I tried suchi), and of, course, Tokyo. I love Japan and hope to revisit it in the future. It's definitely a bucket list item. The next time it will be to catch a Band-Maid concert. Kanami is the smartest, sweetest, creative, and most humble rock guitar goddess on earth. Every Maidiac only wants to hear her play and to protect her from harm, since she is such a petite and demure young Japanese female, that reflects her upbringing. When Kanami looks at you with those big beautiful eyes of hers, you can't help but love her.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Yes, come back soon, let's go to a gig together.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Kanami Kanamincho Minco!

[@daft73games]

Don't worry about the *waffling* , for I quite enjoy hearing your thoughts tbh. So for me do as you do 🙂 *BAND MAID* are a unique force in music and they tend to bring out the best in everyone they reach. Even my wife mentioned how much she notices the changes they have brought to me since I came across Band Maid back in 2017. Really glad you are continuing with the docuseries.. it's an incredible one indeed. 🤘❤‍🔥🤘

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thank you!

[@jeffedwards9180]

That last song is "Daydreaming", there's an official MV on their channel. The version here is from the Yokohama Arena 10th Anniversary show with extended intro. I always tend to lose it when I hear that acoustic version of "Anemone", well frankly any version (the original or the Band-Maiko). FYI this was the last updated episode, not sure when the new ones for the other 3 members will be released. The older videos are only a year-ish old. They'd still be worth the watch after these 2.

[@VladimirChupin]

I don't remember already what were the old versions of Kanami's and Saiki's episodes. I remember that I also liked them, so, they must not have been so bad. Ohrenje felt that there is a wealth of new material, and he included also snippets from the recent OKYUJIs, like Yokohama Arena. It definitely improved the overall story. But the older episodes on MISA, Akane and Miku are also amazing.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Kanami Kamamincho Mincho!

[@Gunkan22]

I'm not sure if anything shows love and respect more than a peer pushing you to be better because they believe in you and you in return working hard at that very same thing because you love and respect what they say. Almost unbelievable that Miku and Akane accept what Kanami is pushing them to do. Mad respect. And in turn, Saiki always being there for Kanami complimenting and pushing her to keep writing. What is Band-Maid? That is Band-Maid.

[@dave4reel188]

It might be time for you to check some of their acoustic set. They talk about "Sayonakadori" in this doc, and I think that's a good place to start. Miku on lead vocals, and Akane surprisingly on harmony. It soooo good

[@megalondonkleuter]

Now you also need to wait for the next updated version of MISA, Akane and Miku. Orenje is working on it so give him some time. or you could watch the "soon to be old" version of those documentary's

[@normanweaver7935]

I'm pretty sure that, according to Ohrenje, the Miku 3-parter is in its final form. As I recall, he said that he liked the result so much, it's what convinced him to redo the others.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

I might do both.

[@topographic1973ify]

Nice reaction. All the videos are very good so please do the others, all the members are very interesting. Best rock band on the planet.

[@K.H.D710]

You are right about the meaning of the Japanese word "hentai". The word can be used for somewhat good meaning, particularly when it is used between friends. "Hentai" could mean a person who holds on strongly to something.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Yes, I was surprised when my girlfriend told me the meaning, but then she was more surprised how I thought it was a negative thing.

[@K.H.D710]

@@JohnnyReacts1 Lol. It is like you tell a person who is not familiar with English slang that "I love this shit!" That person will think that you really like a shit💩 🤣🤣🤣

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

The Cool Composing Commando Kanami. Thanks Johnny

[@killiansred1000]

Here’s an example of Kanami’s genius. BAND-MAID played an online Christmas special with all acoustic music. She adapted fast moving, hard rock into acoustic songs. The videos are available on YT.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

MINCHOMANIA is what the whole world needs :)

[@jjo154]

And anyone who disagrees should just "shut up!". 🙊

[@exDemonius]

Every time I watch the ending of this documentary, I cry. Thanks for your reaction!

[@drogonr9318]

Kanami is that rare genius level songwriter who happens to also play full time lead guitar in a band, and is a workaholic. She could make a living just writing and producing music for anything - animes, shows, other bands - in probably just about any musical genre - but she gives her gifts to her awesome band. The documentary doesn't mention some things, like how Kanami taught Miku how to play the guitar, and has even written entire songs just to train her in guitar techniques ("Don't Be Long"). Imo, it also doesn't emphasize enough how the band has relied upon Kanami alone to create new music (that said, the band is very supportive and protective of Kanami - they are genuinely family to each other). Typical story for the band is back when they were winding down work on their Conqueror album, Kanami considered the work done, but the rest of the band was worried that there were not enough hard sounding songs. So with two weeks left before work needed to be done, they implored Kanami to create a new song with a harder sound. Reluctantly, Kanami plowed through and wrote an additional song before deadline (Dilemma iirc). The band also mentioned that Kanami had been throwing up due to deadline pressures during this time, and I've always thought it was connected to this.

[@G-man_810]

Great reaction to this documentary. Mincho just got her own PRS private signature guitar a true dream of hers. And upgraded your amp…telling us she looking for that next Band-Maid sound. So we should start seeing that new PRS in MVs and on stage. Her red PRS was nicknamed “Angry Larry” I wonder what her new PRS will be nicknamed? I figure Kanami is the type who sees and hear music all the time! During Pandemic she was working and writing so much music nonstop. That her band mates told her to slow down and stop overworking herself! Kanami is the workaholic off stage and Mincho is her outlet on stage! I will also have true respect for her drive and determination and will love her goofiness! She inspires others to do the their best 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thanks for this message. Is there a pole for the name of her new guitar?

[@_DriveTime]

Angry Larry is the PRS name for the color.

[@unclespooky]

stay tuned and stay vigilant. new revisions coming for the remaing 3. Thanks for sharing Ohrenje's gift to the fans...

[@Kevin6059]

The full realization of Mincho's genius hit me gradually, as the number of Band-Maid songs I had listened to went from 10, 20, 30, 50, 80 + and it seemed like not only was every song seemingly even better than the one before, but even time I listened to the same song I noticed something new and interesting. Most bands would kill for one of their "worst" ones. I'm still noticing things I hadn't heard before on songs I've listened to over 1,000 times. She is just super special. And these docs, I mean wow. @Ohrenje really went above and beyond here - SO good!! Good bands are fun, but great bands hit you hard emotionally - and these ladies are all of that and more.

[@thisismadness6962]

Strength to strength to strength. Man, they have so far... I'm looking forward to the future.

[@tibornogradi3432]

Kanami: Genius. And he can be very cute... on his own. :)

[@ShikataGaNai100]

I've been a blues vocalist since 1966, but my roots are in classical and opera.

[@Glenner7]

I was happy to hear your take on this. Do carry on...!

[@BM4-Life]

The Scarlet Letter (A)nime 🤣😂🤣🤣

[@waynebenedict5785]

Whatever order you do these in, make sure you do Miku's last, as it's three videos in total.

[@Greish-esquire]

👍🤘😁🥰🕊👀🤗

[@CrashDeluxe]

Love you reacting to these.

[@modelsfan]

All of Kanami's solos can make a grown man cry

[@chrisegbertky]

Excellent review! Very insightful!

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many thanks!

[@pak40l46]

In a very different way, Band Maid is like five goofy sisters. Serious, but fun at the same time.

[@JimSmith-ho7kj]

This band has my hay fever symptoms flaring up constantly

[@donaldbohn3183]

Hey John, the MAIDS just announced their 9/25 release of their new album "Epic Narratives" that includes their recent colab with The Warning!

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Need to react to some of those, looking forward to it!

[@TlanImass]

It's sort of funny because, in my head, every time folks write comments of how much they hate the producers of The Warning's Keep Me Fed, I keep thinking they should've hired Kanami-san to produce the album. OR they should hire her to produce a future album. She's a stellar producer in my eyes. By the way, I thoroughly enjoy Keep Me Fed. :) Maybe you will also when you get around to checking the band The Warning.

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Kind of hard to believe that the reason that Kanami's songs were rejected was for "not being good enough," when suddenly her first approved song is THE most sophisticated song on the third album (by far), then suddenly produces a whole album of them the next go around. There's just so much politics and disrespect leveled at new artists by record labels.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Very true and you can say this about many mediums, including the film industry.

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

Kanami

[@Lindsay-c5q]

I think the word they're all looking for when trying to describe Kanami is "eccentric". A lot of truly gifted people can be described as such, brilliant but a little odd. Of course this just makes her more adorable.

[@laughingbuddha2948]

Miku saying Kanami was "Hentai" because the following happened: at a point during their gig, Saiki started sweating profusely on her neckline, which she wiped off and threw on the floor. So here comes Kanami and started begging for the sweat to be thrown her way! So I understand form this, that Hentai has some strong physical infatuation in it, at least in this case. And now you can rack your brain about what went on with you and your girlfriend at the time, naughty boy. 🤗

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

I think Kanami has more than 2 personalities. She's clearly a sadist when composing music by pushing the all the other girls beyond their limits.

[@大曽根味噌吉]

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