Riffs for DAYS. Asterism - Dawn | REACTION

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[@Chatwin78]

Love the technical artistry of this hard working young band, trying to make a name for themselves. I liked the expression on your face when the bassist showed up. If you want to hear the lead guitarist sing, try their MV Bright Star from a few weeks ago--the video includes images of them playing on the bloody street in the US. Thanks for another good reaction.

[@keshanizm]

Love this band!!! Hidden gems 💎

[@markabusireactions]

Agreed!

[@russellpotter7294]

Although they now have branched out into vocals and the like. I still love their instrumentals with 'Church' being personally the most moving. Enjoy Asterism and hopefully they will become bigger as time goes on. Hal Ca is a phenomenal player and still so young. Kids in Japan are given the right education.

[@phaeron]

Oh, I've been waiting for this video. :) And the moment you commented on the 7 strings of the bass, I thought to myself that you would stumble over those words later. 🤭 Miyu is good, damn good. And this was just a glimpse of it. Bottom line, exactly the reaction I was expecting. ✌🏻 And even if Band-Maid is my #1, I agree with you. As far as technical ability goes, at best very few can hold a candle to these three exceptional musicians here. Admittedly, I don't think Akane gives Mio a chance on the drums, but I would still love to see these two bands on stage together. A joint solo section with Kanami and Hal-Ca (Haruka) or a bass duel between Misa and Miyu? 🔥🤘🏻 _____________________ _"We all may never know what it is to be ourselves"_ - from *Gacharic Spin* -「 Replica 」 🎶✨

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

On a stage? ... I would never wanna see that show stop ;) .

[@valentin9650]

dont compare Band maid to this band its like comparing Spice girls to Iron Maiden

[@phaeron]

Well, it seems someone got up on the wrong foot this morning. 😏

[@markabusireactions]

Honestly i prefer the spice girls 😂

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

@@markabusireactions Sporty spice ... she smells best according to this poster ...I think all his taste is in his mouth :p .

[@ivanthenuke9995]

While the playing was fantastic - it is the fact that they were able to compose such an amazing piece of music that was so impressive. Lots of people can play stuff written by others, but not many can compose music that is this complex and sounds this good.

[@glenkelley6799]

I love instrumentals, I love technical prowess and I love when the two are combined, but only in small doses. I really respect these (at the time of this performance) kids and like most kids that are really, really good at something, they like to show off a bit and for this band that's a good thing. But as they get older that urge to melt the audience will be tempered and smoothed out. Now that they are in their 20's their music has matured and to my ear is a lot better for the restraint they show. Thanks for the review.

[@kevenbridges9433]

Glad you reacted to Asterism. They deserve the exposure. There are so many things to say about the talent of these young musicians that i will just let the music speak for itself. Love the moment that happens in every reaction to this song when reactors realize what they are really witnesing . And keep in mind Hal ca ( lead ) is 16 in this song and has only played for 6 years/ The Bass player is 17 and his brother on drums is 19. It is hard to tell from this recording but the drummer matches the other two in talant.I know how you are. lol so I wont defend the bass player.Please react to more from them. the songs Rising Moon (Their first MV) or Church a different feel are both worth a listen.

[@surfingasongwave]

See, this is _exactly_ the sort of thing that I would listen to. It reminds me of the years after I quit music school and worked a 1700-0200 shift at a recording studio, making carts of jingles and bumpers for radio stations and driving around in my black Toyota with the ash trays full of "that's _INCENSE_ Mom!" listening to Rush and King Crimson. Life was simpler back then. Nobody even knows what radio is anymore. FWIW, youtube comments say Miyu didn't buy that bass, he made it. Talk about pretentious! You'd have to be an astrophysicist to make your own bass guitar!

[@markabusireactions]

I built a ukelele once. It was crap lol

[@domperignon778]

This makes >75% of 70's and 80's metal bands look positively lazy and pedestrian. That band is solidly in Yngwie Malmsteen/Michael Angelo Batio territory. More, please!

[@markabusireactions]

Fiiiiine 😂

[@domperignon778]

@@markabusireactions If you have never heard Michael Angelo Batio, I need to find some for you. 🤘😂

[@markabusireactions]

@@domperignon778 I have not heard!

[@bbobjs]

I still never forgive Yngwie for not naming his 15th album "See You In Tokyo Bitch!"

[@ericifune5543]

Saw them live on Hal-Ca's 21st birthday last month.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Hal-ca Also sings now, Mark. See how many bands you can name in their homage, "Stardom". Btw your fave bubblegum is obviously "Bubbly Bubblegum" :)

[@markabusireactions]

God, what if I get none?! I’ll be outed as a fraud lol

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@markabusireactions You can hardly be accused of being a fraud. I'm surprised some bands fans still haven't lynched you yet.😂

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

@@markabusireactions At your age it would probably be impossible to score "none" ;) .

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

I was gonna guess Hubba Bubba.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@PANIC_aka_PinD Personally i like the Big Red cinammon gum sticks but you can't buy it here :(

[@kicorse]

I hesitated before clicking on this because I wasn't sure I wanted to hear you taking the piss out of maybe my favourite piece of music. Glad you appreciated it, and that I just about managed to contain myself when you called Miyu pretentious! On the comparison to my favourite band, I think what sets Band-Maid apart is the songwriting. I don't think Asterism are quite at the that level yet in that regard (although they have moments when they are, like this song and much of the Guernica+a album, and they're still very young). But you were comparing the technical skill, and honestly, by that criterion I'd put Asterism ahead of Band-Maid and every other Japanese band, with the possible exception of Sokoninaru. They (mostly the guitarist) do sometimes sing these days. Most of their long-term fans much prefer their instrumental music, but you could try Fiction for example. But as a Miyu fan, I'd recommend another instrumental piece, Church.

[@markabusireactions]

Ach, I never go in deliberately intending to take the piss, I feel like I usually try and give everyone a fair shake! I reckon… this band are better technically, BAND-MAID write stronger songs. But like you said, they’re young, and you learn that stuff as you grow and develop as a band, so it’s exciting to think where they will be in five years. But you’re right, Sokoninaru might just be slightly better technically, cause… wow lol

[@enol8603]

Church is my fav Asterism song. Followed by Gunfire.

[@kicorse]

@@markabusireactions That's your USP, that even if you love a song, you'll take the piss out of it, and it's funny! It was more just me thinking "will I find it funny when it's *this* song".

[@markabusireactions]

@@kicorse ahhh fair 😂😂 as long as I’m not being too mean!

[@michaelthain4488]

@@markabusireactions It's a Scottish thing I think. Certainly upin NE Scotland where I am from the humours is quite sarcastic. Often the more you like someone the more you rip the piss out of them.. By the way love this track and Church, well probably most of their tracks

[@michaelthain4488]

lol loved your epression when Miyu the bassist did his we solo bit "pretentious moi?" He can actuallu utilize that 7 string bass far more than happens in this track

[@markabusireactions]

I don’t doubt it lol, I was just messing around because he’s a much better bass player than me 😂

[@Double_J_48629]

LOVE seeing this band get some attention. i only just discovered them a short time ago, but have become absolutely obsessed. watching you taking the piss outta the bassist (and then subsequently trying to walk it back) had me in stitches 🤣🤣🤣 (though, you were indeed making some valid points 👨‍🏫😂) as to the drummer: while he's not particularly flashy, he does certainly "hold it down" ... and as far as i can tell (though i could be wrong), he seems to not even use an in-ear click-track (or any other sort of monitor, for that matter) which is absolutely unheard of in 2023. timekeeping truly is an underappreciated skill.

[@markabusireactions]

You reckon he could teach my drummer? 😂

[@Double_J_48629]

@@markabusireactions 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♂

[@kevinallen4743]

I liked it, I first heard their instrumental version of Unravel, from Tokyo Ghoul, which you did a really brilliant TK Vs Ado video of. Maybe look at their version too, he uses only 6 strings out of the 7 on that I think but doesn't avoid the bottom B or top F @ least that's how I think he has it tuned.

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

Gotta check out the in studio video for Church, man. Absolute goosebumps

[@cygnetseven]

Their "jaw hit the floor" song is Church.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

Wait ... we cant like buy you dinner or ... give you a ride somewhere, to jump the cue? Darn. I love Asterism. I have been following HAL-CA for quite a while and have several CDs, some signed, a couple photos ... I am a fan. IRL she is humble ... and actually quite shy. On stage she is a monster ... but I digress ... Miyu and Mio are also really great musicians too! They do a good job of sharing the spotlight ... but it is really difficult not to remain transfixed on HAL-CA most of the time. What a great band. Asterism - aptly named ... a group of stars! Yes, its a 7 string bass and HAL-CA looks about 16 ... because she is here :) . Nice riff ... now go do your homework so you are ready for school tomorrow :p ...

[@markabusireactions]

It’s cheaper to join the Patreon than it is to buy me dinner 😂😂

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

@@markabusireactions Probably ... but then I can't tell my friends "I had dinner with Mark Abusi" ;) .

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@PANIC_aka_PinD Just buy Mark a deep fried Mars bar & a can of Irn Brew (which ironically tastes like bubblegum) & he'll give you 2 song picks a month :)

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

@@GaryHolloway-810 As an American I think all I have access to is a deep fried twinkie and a Corona with a piece of citrus fruit in it.

[@markabusireactions]

Dr Pepper lads. The way to my heart is dr proper.

[@takako1116]

Thank you for watching my KZbin channel😊

[@markabusireactions]

Oh this is yours! Such a cool video dude, I’ll tag you in the description so people know where to go and find it! I should have done that sooner, but I didn’t notice this wasn’t an official video, I apologise!

[@donaldbohn3183]

She just turned 21!

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Great musicians and an enjoyable reaction. Thank you.

[@markabusireactions]

Thank you!

[@susanfitzsimons2384]

7 string is BS....that is a custom made one of a kind bass from ESP and was made for him alone when he was 17!!!!! Hal-Ca is 16 here on the beat up thrift shop Yamaha/Pacifica guitar. You just watched high school kids who had homework to do after this set, let that sink in for a minute. They write, compose and play all their own material and while they have become more progressive their fusion of Rock/Metal/Jazz is amazing. MY husband is a Hendrix fanatic (saw him before and after his tour in Nam) and he loves Hal-Ca. She was born to be a Rock smtar and has that vibe every time she hits the stage. The brothers Miyu/bass and Mio/drums are equally talented but never get the shine time except for Scuttle Buttin LIVE in Texas,US when they were the same age. Here is a link to be amazed kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKWlkImojrGFl68

[@markabusireactions]

I never did homework. I think that’s obvious.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

Great, thanks for this one, the main reason I thought of suggesting Asterism was because of firstly a great sound, but, because of their youth, they’re only teenagers here, and the guitarist wrote this song when she was only around 14 years old FFS, (I was out catching frogs in the local creek when I was 14 !! )Next, I just imagined what’d it be like to head into my local pub for a beer and see these 3 in the corner smashing it out , (hopefully before I die) to see him absolutely slaying the 7 string bass tacke a gander at some of their other live songs, the bass is playing rolling melodies in the background.

[@markabusireactions]

No no, thank you for suggesting it mate!! ☺️☺️☺️

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@markabusireactions😂and you’re kinda spot on, “spiny mathingy” is a highly technical engineering term for that mechanism thing thats spinning around and you struggle to find the correct name for it

[@markabusireactions]

@@spinnymathingy3149 I thought it was when you twirled your penis like a helicopter 😂

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@markabusireactions well, if you like , whatever floats your boat 😆 suppose it’s an all purpose term, oh fuk, im feeling a little self conscious now 🫣

[@markabusireactions]

@@spinnymathingy3149 Hahahhaa sorry 😂😂😂

[@reneedevry4361]

Yeah these guys were pretty good. The composition was good but maybe a wee bit busy for me. Sometimes less is more.😏 I realize that this is only one song so I will need to check out more for a balanced opinion. They do have a lot of heart in their music.🌹🤘🌹 I prefer Matt and Tosin in Animals as Leaders (Metal Prog Instrumental). "Even more pretensious 😂🤣😅😏" I prefer the heavier higher level technical skill in AAL plus they tend to use a lot more tapping, which I find as relaxing as Dimash's high staccato notes. If interested in a solo with Tosin Abasi "Wave of Babies" or a Live "Brain Dance" or "Red Miso" They usually show the guitars more than this video, especially in thier older MV's like "CAFO" Maybe in the new year.❤ 🥰🥰Hugs from a Canadian Dear🇨🇦

[@markabusireactions]

I get suggested Animals as Leaders a LOT, so I think in the new year I’m gonna have to bite the bullet and finally listen to them lol

[@reneedevry4361]

@@markabusireactions Not surprised. From a pure technical aspect, I have yet to find competion. If Dimash was a guitar, he would be the purity, depth of skill and therefore "voice" in Tosin's arms.

[@donaldbohn3183]

I have their 1st albumn auotgraphed.

[@markabusireactions]

Nice!

[@bandmaidfanATL]

🚁 🤭

[@iangrant6034]

I almost hate to say it but l agree with all that you said great reaction as always thanks.

[@markabusireactions]

Why is that so bad??! Hahaha

[@enol8603]

Bassist strums the rhythm portion of songs on the bass guitar as well. The 7 string gives him enough range. I always wonder why people always recommended this song as a starting point to Asterism... It doesn't really show the bassist and the drummer which is such a waste. A song like "Gunfire" better showcases all of them.

[@markabusireactions]

I dunno, but I enjoyed it. I’ll be checking out more for sure!

[@technopsychobedlam]

Has Mark got some string envy?? 😀

[@markabusireactions]

Me? Nooooo ☹️☹️

[@mikeholmes5308]

Oh, on a technical level they're way better than Band-Maid. This is nigh Animals as Leaders level playing. And better composition than Animals as Leaders, with far better soul. The comparison with Band-Maid is sort of pointless, however, as the biggest similarity between the bands is that they're Japanese, and both have female guitarists? Not salient points for comparison. Band-Maid is an act that thrives less on their (excellent, but not superlative) technical skills, and more on how they vibe as an outfit, with outstanding composition. So if I'm going to be needing a kick in the backside to get going, as I often do, it'll be Band-Maid... but I'll be damned if Asterism hasn't found it's way on to my deep technical grooves playlist for when I want to get down and get into some pure, spirited virtuosity. Different bands for different musical needs. These guys are amazing.

[@markabusireactions]

I think the closest comparison I can make would probably be Sokoninaru tbh. Although I haven’t heard these guys with singing yet, so once I hear that I’ll have a better idea where they fit in my head. But for sheer technical expertise, this is hard to top for sure.

[@mikeholmes5308]

@@markabusireactions you are going to be waiting a while to hear vocals... They're a purely instrumental band (Hence my comparison to Animals as Leaders).

[@Double_J_48629]

@@mikeholmes5308 nah, the recently put out a double-EP ("a-side" and "b-side") that are all lyric songs (original compositions, of course) though, a bit hit-or-miss for me ... i LOVE the throatiness of her low end, but her high end tends to crack when she tries to belt

[@mikeholmes5308]

@@Double_J_48629 huh, so she sings and plays guitar on those tracks, I assume? Cool, I'll have to check that out. Though if she's not that great singing, I'll be wishing they had just picked up a good singer. Thanks for the info. Note that I like that they're an instrumental band, or were. I think there should be more of that. I'm a huge fan of Snarky Puppy :)

[@carlnietoweise4653]

pillok

[@markabusireactions]

I don’t disagree, but how exactly in this case? 😂

[@Intensive-Care]

What a tepid commentary on the guitarist) The author emphasized his annoying bassist, who has done a lot of big name players. But he neglected the real talent, 16 year old Hal-Ca, who was awarded the title of the strongest guitarist in the world by many music critics. This young lady's playing surprises and impresses, especially she is the author of the vast majority of her works. Apparently not the style of the author and his instruments. But Miyu, the bassist, yes, a pain in the ass. There can only wish one thing - to accept the unpleasant truth)

[@markabusireactions]

I mean… I’m a bass player, obviously I paid attention to the bass 😂

[@salsaucedo]

Band maid sucks

[@markabusireactions]

Well, that’s a nonsense statement, but you’re entitled to your opinion. 😉

[@UltraHD.7]

YOU suck, as I´ve told you many times before, you stupid 🤡

[@UltraHD.7]

@@markabusireactions that guy´s a well known hater for years now and seems to never get tired of throwing s*it on bands. Please don´t take him serious.