BAND-MAID - DON'T YOU TELL ME, LIVE - Ryan Mear Reacts

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Miku does 2 different vocals in this one- Natural Miku and Froggy. She does 3 styles in Choose Me, adding a high falsetto to the previously mentioned others. The Po is strong in that one.💪🏻🤘🏻

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@Sergof idk..but translation on Reddit .. both saiki and miku i guess being interviewed .. Saiki did mention bout that.. Miku has 2 weird role during vocal recording.. frog or old man "ojisan" voice

[@moomakemoney]

@@Sergof The frog thing comes from "That is what we hear"...right or wrong. It's not nonsense, its an opinion, a incorrect one perhaps, but there's no ill intent there, so cool off

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@Sergof i wish i remember those link...but definitely on Reddit..but it's hard to find now..a lot of interviews 😅 everything has been translated so far..so it's easy though..

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@Sergof yeah me tooo..a lot😅but it was fun interview or their own talk show.. sometimes even i myself can't trace them all😅

[@moomakemoney]

@@Sergof That is my point, we're not claiming anything, it is what we hear, even if it's mistaken. There's no need to jump down people's throat if they don't know yet. I didn't know, now I do. We're just here to have fun, not be berated. This isn't my channel so I won't say anymore...please, just find a better way to let people know, that's all I'm saying.

[@RyanMear]

It's funny how people think they can tell me what to do in a video when, A: It's already done, and B: It's my video😁😁😁 If you don't want interruptions, go watch the original video!

[@E30Bob]

"Don't you tell me" what to do... lol

[@RyanMear]

Right!

[@Running-withscissors]

It's a reaction video. I am interested in your take on it. :) Here's the funny part, As this is ACTUALY My Copy I loaded to the Bands US FB group and been ripped by someone (in rather low quality video - maybe the Facebook compression), I can watch it without interruption. I know it's my personal copy as the intro and outros are the ones I sign with haha. All good, and I keep seeing it pop up now. If theirs any you need from ZEPP or Studio Coast let me know, though most are now available on bandmaidprime now and may be the best resource. Most are on my private channel for the Maidiacs. All good though, just weird I keep seeing the copies I made for the fans showing up all of a sudden. :)

[@Running-withscissors]

Original: facebook.com/100000322823925/videos/3859963090691080/ Let me know if theres any I can help with Ryan. Look forward to seeing where your channel goes :)

[@kaazan1]

Imagine being pressed against the stage within three feet of Saiki, Misa, Miku and Kanami, and you are also only four or five meters away from Akane, and while Akane demolishes your bones everything else straightens all of your body hair. This happened to me at the concert in this song. You are someone who understands a lot about music, and your reactions are the most beautiful and sincere..👍❤😎👌

[@K.H.D710]

Akane's background drumming makes the duel between Kanami and MISA even more awesome👍😁

[@tibornogradi3432]

I always mont that Akane is a genius. Good, good yes. I know there are drummers faster or "more technical" than him, but they're as sensitive as he is .... Well. sorry for paralyzing the compiler

[@jon87583]

Agree! Indeed, Akane's drumming generally makes everything even more awesome!

[@TheDAGULGUL]

@@tibornogradi3432 Akane is fast and tech that probably a lot of bands wish she is their drummer

[@tibornogradi3432]

@@TheDAGULGUL Végül is... igaz. Sok együttes összerakná két első lábát ilyen dobos után. :D After all ... it's true. Many bands would put their first two legs together after such a drummer. : D

[@lurkmerchant]

Sounds so seductive...

[@Slippy6582]

I really had to look it up, but you havent done "Puzzle" yet, i am surprised... Its THE SONG for Kanami, its crazy what she is doing in this song... You can find it on Bilibili LIVE in a very good quality :) Great reaction again, love your content. Greetings from Germany

[@RyanMear]

I just may have done a thing today.....sshhh

[@lartranslation6929]

@@RyanMear LOL^^ i cant wait

[@RA57727]

Standing by!!!!!!

[@LeibstandarteSSAH]

Wainting for

[@baddhorsie8318]

After the call and response both Misa and Kanami run back to Akane to give respect....this shows how much of a bond this band has between each other. No ego from any member and just one of the many things that makes Band-Maid who they are Po!

[@mr.bluebird6544]

There is a brief glimpse of Kanami's face afterwards and you can see the pure joy!

[@baddhorsie8318]

@@mr.bluebird6544 The closer you look and the more you "listen" you will keep finding even more to love about them.

[@jimcarmer1685]

I agree Ryan, when Kanami is out there on stage she's in her comfort zone. She's like a totally different Lady than you see when she isn't performing. Band Maid is A Band that is A Once in a Life Time Band. I've noticed that Every Time I listen to them play I hear something I didn't hear before. So Awesome. Hey keep up the great reactions love hearing your intake on the songs you listen to.

[@GSpotter63]

I don't know about everybody else but I am here for the breakdown. If I just wanted to hear the song I would listen to the album... Thank you for your insight. It helps me better appreciate the music and the artists.

[@RyanMear]

Thanks

[@madsstavang]

Miku has such a wide range in her vocals. I love her lows.

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

One of the best combined solos ever! Akane just doing an awesome job providing background that just compliments what Misa and Kanamincho are doing! Love the beauty of this solo. THank you for reacting to this video.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

OMG my fav B-M song. "Don't You Tell Me" has such a awesome MISA & Kanami conversation that people still talk about it to this day. Did i say how much i love BAND-MAID?

[@madsstavang]

No you haven't Gary. Please tell!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@madsstavang Well Mads there's this band i love sooo much calle....Heeey, you were being facetious weren't you.😏

[@madsstavang]

@@GaryHolloway-810 😶

[@estherbrowne2017]

😑

[@silentwood207]

Yes, finally, the battle I've been waiting for.

[@mickyhierro3901]

Do what you want, Ryan! This is your channel. Oh, and the low chorus part is the recorded Miku vocals 🕊

[@stickerred]

Some bands bring out the songs to fans. Band-Maid bring us into the songs.

[@realdocloco]

I TOTALLY relate to what you're saying about the stage being the confort zone! See, I hate to try guitars in a shop but I have no problem playing in front of a huge audience - that's weird but obviously many musicians have the same feeling.

[@hawkmoon4107]

When Misa and Kanami come frontstage together, I got chills everytime. And I watch this MV a lot!

[@paulread4886]

Yeah that version with the bass and Lead battle is awesome.

[@billb.5183]

Another great reaction! Akane's drumming during the solo duel went unnoticed by me forever until I saw a reactor pointed it out a while back. I felt pretty stupid for not noticing how amazing it was. It wasn't complicated, but it was perfect (like always). Hope to see you take on Blooming or Puzzle live (Maybe Kanami's best performance) if you can get a hold of it. =)

[@Hethern]

These lady’s are at the absolute top of the heap as far as Rock Bands go for me, love you Band Maid!!

[@yerayortiz7285]

Kanami understands music, it's like a simple sentence for her, like 2+2=4. She does at a level I have never seen, you can hear genres like Surf and Ska in their discography, along with the rest of them they blend in more commonly. I said it before and will always say it: Kanami was, is and will be music till the day she dies 🤘🕊️

[@theteknomage2441]

What I love about this live version, is that after the duel, that they finish the song with the chorus in Japanese.

[@Bisco-jc5ql]

最近のBAND-MAIDのリアクションはこの方のが一番好きです。

[@miqoto]

translation out of the recent reactors of Band-Maid, I like this guy the most.

[@sugoruyo]

Best apart about this performance for me: after absolutely slaying it for the guitar/bass battle, right at the end, 8:54 here, a wild Miku magically pops into existence through the smoke. This is probably because of the lighting work focusing on Akane, MISA and Kanami throughout and the rest of the lighting just coming back on for the return of Miku and Saiki but, this attention to detail is what really set BAND-MAID apart; nothing is left to chance, a live gig is a carefully crafted experience from start to finish.

[@Greish-esquire]

Akane has a trigger board on her left hand side plus a Roland "Cow" Bell on her right hand side. I truly have no comprehension how She fits all of this into her playing :)

[@mattdhorstman]

They just never stop being awesome. Don't worry about the idiots... we're here for your breakdown... we've all seen the video 50+ times. :P

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Continue till the end with the best rock band on the planet😊👍🏻🤘

[@TomClark-Futoura]

The musical terms you're looking for, Mr. Mear, are "Vocal Riffs" and "Backing Tracks." And Akane's adding atmospheric "Tribal Fills with Heartbeat" during the solos. It's all pure genius writing, playing and performance - just what you'd expect from the world's best hard rock band, Band-Maid! ;-)

[@paulread4886]

Musically their are Counter Melodies, often used in orchestral music

[@curtisrrobles7885]

How did I miss this reaction to my all time favorite version?? 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@paulread4886 Thx, Paul. But I'm thinking a riff is more of a repeating line of notes (or phrase) played to support or enhance the music or a melody... whereas a countermelody (or secondary melody) stands more on its own as a companion musical theme juxtaposed to the main melody to add complexity or emotion, etc.. And riffing is more of an improvised verbal (or played notes) outpouring of expression. But you can use riff and counter melody interchangeably, I suppose.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@curtisrrobles7885 You never miss a beat, Curtis. 🥁🎵

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@TomClark-Futoura sometimes I'm late ⏰

[@jon87583]

Most fans seem to agree that most of the time their quality live recordings are even better than the studio versions. This is 1 good example. That said, I just listened to the whole album this tune comes from for 1st time in a while ("Just Bring It"). It is one hell of a great rock album!

[@Medley3000]

4:19 All the band members say that Kanami becomes a different person on stage. She can be aggressive, spontaneous and unpredictable. Completely different from normal life. At one concert I went to, she got on Akane's bass drum and banged a cymbal.

[@mogab4636]

Great remarks Ryan! I think Mincho absorbed a lot from the greats and creatively assimilated it to her own style/interpretation/story telling. ❤️ I definitely feel a David Gilmour but stronger attacks vibe and ambience in their lead/bass duet. 😊

[@mogaman28]

The beginning of her solo reminds me of Santana.

[@mogab4636]

@@mogaman28 yes that as well. 🎸

[@starocean6013]

Was that the most ever so good this song or this performance was astounding the duel legendary you want kanami check out kanami goes wild in hamburg

[@froopax1468]

Nice reaction Ryan! This guitar battle or as I prefer call and response between Mincho and MISA sends shivers up and down my spine every time, particulary when MISA starts her bass lines… 😍

[@cembor]

This is such a great song live. What really makes this song, in my opinion, are the EPIC crash cymbals from Akane. This provide the PERFECT accent at critical points in the song, especially after that hard stop when the song literally CRASHES back in. Gives me chills no matter how many times I've heard this song. This version, as you have witnessed, is epic in its own right for the obvious reasons you state. The epic call and response between MISA and Kanami with just sublime tom hits from Akane. As to the lower vocals you hear that is actually Saiki singing on a backing track. They have a handful of songs where she recorded a lower octave vocal track to "fill out" the sound of her vocals. Choose Me also has a similar backing track. Miku is still singing her higher pitch parts. The only reason it is there is to round out the vocals and give them a fuller feel. Also on the backing track is some synth/piano playing as well as some additional rhythmic sounds. You don't really notice them at all live just that the mix for this concert DVD was SOOOOOO good you literally hear everything.

[@markbaker8255]

Don't have a clue what Saiki is saying....but HOLY SHIT, what a voice!!!!! Best female vocalist coming out of Japan 🇯🇵 hands down

[@JuanSan66]

An instantant classic. During years people went to this video to watch a "battle". In the end, most came to realize that it was not a duel but the construction of a incomparable momentum with three instruments.

[@mickyart]

Going through these reactions, stumbled upon "Don't You Tell Me" and happy to see you made this one on my birthday. Cool!! 👍 About this performance, this is forever one of my fav tracks from Band-Maid... when the song opens to the chorus I always think of me flying from the stage and landing on hands and heads of the crowd... and the MISA/Kanami duel is one of those magic moments that I'll always come back to, watch it, re-watch it over and over, show it to friends, show it to my wife for the gazillionesimal time, loving it every single time. This whole concert should come out as a Band-Maid Live album (not just as a "extra" in a special edition box) a full intentional LIVE album. This would be right beside my fav live album (Deep Purple's "Made In Japan" (curiously enough)). Fav band with one of my fav tracks.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

The song itself is nowhere near the top of my favorite Band Maid songs, BUT the middle bass/guitar 'battle' is EPIC! MISA & Kanami are just SO talented! ♥

[@RudiTheMan]

This is the duel, the duel!!!

[@doobiejones9388]

Best rock and roll band on the planet! PO!😊😎🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Sergof]

The low voice is a backing track of Saiki, they use that in many songs. Some people will tell you that it's "Miku's frog voice" which is nonsense. We know that it's an extra Saiki track because during one of their livestreams they had issues with the backing track for Choose me, and not only could you hear clearly that it was Saiki, the band explicitly talked about how it was her. Among the songs they've written themselves, this has one of the simplest bass lines. A bit of trivia: when the pandemic started, Misa did a few livestreams and in one of them she taught Akane to play this songs on bass. It was an 1 hour stream, Akane didn't know basic things about the bass and they've spent the first 15 minutes tuning, yet even before the hour was over Akane could play through the whole thing. And I don't get why people have issues with pausing during solos...

[@fernandonovo6149]

I believe that after 40 mins or so Akane started to mention that her fingers were hurting....and there was an exchange on different types of pain they both suffered on their. Instruments....(I don't speak Japanese...but their body language was plain to see...well in my mind it was!)

[@fernandonovo6149]

Sergof yeah that was my general interpretation of their body language.....they seemed to discuss how their instruments can be painful to play at times....Misa was pointing at her fingers while Akane was rubbing her arms.....I know that Akane stopped the "lesson" because her fingers were sore ....it was plain to see but thanks for the comment....any little bit helps to understand these amazing musicians...Peace and Respect from 🇨🇦

[@RyanMear]

Very cool, guys thanks!

[@nogarddragonkin]

hahaha the addiction is bad isnt it...but oh so good at the same time

[@jamesredman1263]

Kanami in the zone... and love the guitar-bass call and response between her and Misa. This is one of those very occasional performances where Misa's work - during the thing with Kanami - reminds me of the late great Chris Squire.

[@greatd6030]

Low voice is backing truck. high voice is natural miku voice.

[@jacobrohlinger9038]

Kanami will sometimes sing at live shows that could be the voice you are hearing

[@Aaronacer]

This song is 51% Saiki. Of course I say that realize the entire song is amazing. But Saiki's voice is the driving force here.

[@sacluvsBM]

Die 4 u! Her inspiration is Carlos Santana and Mincho has been known to break into a few bars of Europa on stage. Sacramento loves Band-Maid!

[@zolitoth2458]

The two fast trains respond to each other, but then the Superexpress (Akane) comes and sweeps everyone!

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[@zolitoth2458]

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[@1972cd]

Yes, Mr. Mear, Miku does do low harmonies on songs! Which is quite cool. This is why I said in discord that I think "Don't you tell me" has the best call and response. Akane's drums is the canvas for the solos to "paint" their musical art.

[@ethangospodareck]

3:40 as for backing tracks and click tracks, for the most part it's Akane who works those.

[@haggaisimon7748]

4:39 this is Kanami as I love her!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Kanami sounds like Kanami, she plays in a way like no other, I stick with that.

[@patron40silver]

I'll just SHUT UP because BAND-MAID is playing. Rock on, Ryan.🤘

[@jamie.norris]

This song always makes me happy. The more Anthemic songs of theirs, really jack me up.

[@4thArmoredVet]

Kanami is a musical chameleon

[@daimyoj9266]

Love it! That battle though... Thank you for the reaction. 🔥🖤

[@patrickmagrady3563]

When it comes to BAND MAID, I always,always revel in what I see. They are magnificent!!!!!!

[@fenris7769]

Poor Saiki you can hear the strain on her voice before the surgery

[@fernandoloya6325]

Santana soul in Kanamincho soulful riff and licks solo😮

[@GeographRick]

For the distorted vocal they could be using ADT automatic doubling tracking (the Beatles were the first to use it) But that’s just a guess on my part.

[@ethangospodareck]

3:20 the low harmony has been brought up before. Concensus is it's a layering affect on Saiki's mic but very very possible it's a backing track. Edit - I tend to think the low harmony is coming off Miku's mic. It stays even volume and pitch too much to be Saiki (I think) who's moving through volume, pitch, and tone.

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Ryan! Mount Fuji is getting whiter and whiter! Remember the link I just gave you (Tokyo Live 2018)? If you could make reactions about it (all, impossible and tiring) I may suggest (because they definitely sound different): Turn me on, Daydreaming (with violins and piano by Kanami), One and Only (nobody reacts to that one!), Fate, Carry on Living, I Can't Live Without You, for a start! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@RyanMear]

Thank you...I have some time off coming up for the holidays....

[@redj59]

they'll need an arena when/if they tour the US.

[@neilyamashita2426]

Another super cool react ryan!👍❤ Can't wait till you get to the rest of bandmaids great songs like Turn me on live or Clang live in zepp Tokyo is the best quality version! 😋😋😀😉❤❤

[@estherbrowne2017]

That's not Kanami..its Mincho on stage and every members have to keep eye on her whenever Kanami turned to "evil" Mincho 🤣 especially Akane🤣"hope she won't kick my kits while on Mincho's mode" Apart from the voice..its Miku's "frog" voice or "old man" voice according to Saiki 🤣

[@haggaisimon7748]

There’s nothing better than Band Maid in this f… world!

[@roberttoomey6157]

Hey Ryan ! IAM going to lose my freaking mind when I see the tsunami live in Dallas House of Blues!!!

[@RyanMear]

GREAT!!

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

You might have already known but one of her favorite guitarist is Carlos Santana!

[@me262a1]

Nice mic, I think, except for Saiki, their vocal mics are Shures.

[@scottmcgregor4829]

I have never seen another band where every member's playing is playing is so is so interesting that each one is constantly taking attention away from the other member. Not in an annoying way. Their individual composition is at such a high level, their songs take on a joy that I have not heard in other bands.

[@markbrusky6239]

Dig your reactions....HUGE BAND-MAID FAN...

[@alexn4843]

See if you can get the video of "Turn Me On" from this concert on Discord. Has great intro with just MISA and Akane.

[@lurkmerchant]

Every time I listen to this song, I'm like, "when the hell does Saiki breathe?" Putting the bass/guitar intense flirting aside.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

TRIVIA: When Kanami bends like that, she is looking at Saiki.

[@segashieh]

Maybe give Start Over a try? You would like the last line of the lyrics.

[@dennisthemenace671]

If you can find it , from the same concert the song Turn me on , is great lots of MISA , n nice vocals from Miku .

[@johneg27]

Kickin ass with all these BAND-MAID videos! :D

[@joeking6763]

Have you considered playing the other tracks from all of the albums - available on Spotify - and reviewing them? If you did you would be doing BAND MAID for another year. Examples are FREEZER - ARCADIA GIRL - MATCHLESS GUM and many more! If you can't then at least listen to all of the albums! These videos are really just a taste. Listening to the other songs and knowing what they can do to songs live makes me want to fly to Japan and watch them.

[@eaglez1901]

The look on Kanami's face during duel from behind drums is absolutely precious

[@rickfromtexas4659]

The only guitarist that Kanami has ever reminded me of is her idol, Carlos Santana. It's because of the feels and soul she puts into some of her riffs. Other than Santana, she doesn't ever make me think of anyone but herself. See if you can find a video of the live version their song "Moratorium." It might be on the same site that you found this. It is one of their most rocking songs. It was taken off of KZbin about the same time as this song. Thanks for another reaction to the Maids.

[@AntonioMellor]

Miku does a low vocal, it's been called her "frog" voice. There are times she is doing it and Saiki isn't singing it's more obvious.

[@nogarddragonkin]

i wonder if its somehting she got used to from the early days matching Saiki's vocals pre Saiki's op when her voice was more husky

[@Puyax01]

Akane was the moderator in that debate. Beautifully done

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Ryan! -First, good news in Japan! We broke this year's record again with only 79 contaminated people for the whole country! Live concerts (with masks) have resumed in my Prefecture, Shizuoka, and I am actually going to one on the 23rd! Expect live concerts for Band Maid soon! -Second, I do not understand people mongering rumors that Saiki and Miku do not like each other... Utter bullshit, as proved wby their new weekly radio chat which started last week ! -Third, about Akane: this lady might be sometimes called "gorilla", but I would call her the "Japanese Octopus" as she seemed to have 4 legs and 4 arms (LOL) and the smile often associated with octopuses in Japanese manga! More seriously, her lower body part and upper body part seem to work completely independently. Her legs (have you noticed how hard and muscled they actually are?) work allows her arm work more flexibility and freedom. Her straight upper body, bar her arms, does not move as much as expected, and that is where her secret lies, if I might humbly suggest. Still discovering more thanks to your reactions! Now where is that Japanese sake bottle gone! Matane/又ね/ bye bye for now! Robert-Gilles

[@RyanMear]

That's great news! I wish I could say the same about her....i agree with your other points👍

[@nem447]

That's not like you Ryan, pausing so many times during the breakdown and not replaying it. Anyway....Puzzle?

[@Slippy6582]

You are right, i totally thought he has done Puzzle, but he didnt...

[@RyanMear]

I'm pretty sure I didn't go back, like, once during the breakdown LOL. It's okay, I've forgiven myself

[@nem447]

@@Slippy6582 yeah acoustic and full band, see how a simple song becomes a monster

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Miku has a 3-octave range...amazingly versatile.

[@powbobs]

The MV for this song is amazing also.

[@nates8548]

Best Ever Mincho - MISA call-n-response! \m/

[@darincampbell5440]

Miku has a voice effect on her microphone!

[@lordvorador5735]

So Ryan, you seem to have fallen down the pigeon hole far enough now for a Miku song. 😊 "Sayonakidori" is the best, but "Time" & "Rock in Me" aren't too far behind! ...Live, of course.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

The fact that MISA is 7" taller than Kanami makes the musicianship even more epic.

[@RyanMear]

😲

[@steven_baconbits]

The best part is when you don't stop in the middle of solo's

[@topographic1973ify]

Glad you finally got to see this.

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Akane slowing builds that flow behind the solos. Wonderful and masterful.

[@PaulEngineer]

We still like it!! Especially this one.

[@EliseAutoXr]

Great reaction! Loved it. Sometimes when Kanami is looking back she is looking at Saiki, that is fun. Fantastic song live!

[@paulpetersen879]

The barefoot assassin and the Riff Goddess tearing it up!!

[@kanyon7613]

Band Maid binge watch time?... I like😀

[@TehPhysics]

Hey, what the hell?! Not only did I watch (most of) this concert yesterday, I also watched Predator the day before that. GeT OuTTa My hEaD! And to da choppaaa!

[@ma7814]

この曲も完成度が高い

[@miqoto]

translation the quality of how complete this song is, is so high

[@falagar4567]

They often have extra vocals on a backing track. I can't tell for sure on this one, but in general there are songs where Miku does low harmonies and it's super weird if you are not ready for it.

[@RyanMear]

right on, I think the low must be the backing track then.

[@ktosdad]

I believe it's an effect on Saiki's microphone.

[@roberttoomey6157]

You already know Ryan that Siki is my favorite vocalist , in the world.

[@roberttoomey6157]

I hope the Maids rock Puzzle in the House of Blues

[@roberttoomey6157]

I wish you could be there