BAND-MAID - SAYONAKIDORI (live) - Ryan Mear Reacts!

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[@rocotocloc]

Miku looks SO nervous, it's so unusual in her because we are used to see Miku as the "general pigeon" in charge of the platoon. So seeing her so vulnerable, so worried, so... human, it's refreshing and gave you more appreciation for all of her hard work Love Sayonakidori, and love Miku Kobato!

[@stups9975]

This can’t be an easy song to sing. Let alone play rhythm at the same time. She has to sing a fast vocal line in a fairly high key then immediately belt a long high note. I mean… it would be tough for Saiki to do. I really respect how Miku keeps challenging herself to get better. This song is really good.

[@WavePotter]

I love how raw the audio is in this one. Completely new experience! I like that you pointed out her juggling the guitar and vocals. And I love your speech after the video about B-M having an impact on music history and we’re glad to have you here. Great one man 🤘

[@RyanMear]

Thanks, brother!

[@2abug]

For me, the first time I listened to Unseen World, "Sayonakidori" was a breath of fresh air after the craziness of "I still seek revenge." and "H.G.K.". I loved this song instantly and I still think it's the best "Miku song". I waited so impatiently for the song on BAND-MAID's 2021/02/11 livestream. You can see that Miku was very stressed, her singing was far from perfect, she made a few mistakes on guitar. I knew she would do that rhythmic solo and I was so happy to see her enjoying herself at that specific moment. I was encouraging her behind my screen like she was a novice or like she was my little sister. I mean, everyone of us does it all the time, right? She even mentioned it in an interview. Despite the fact that she's a professional musician and that she plays guitar for 8 years now, we keep encouraging her on stage because she keeps pushing herself forward while she could have just done another "Time" or "Big Dad". That's how you become better, you progress as a musician and as a person. Miku applies a lot of the lyrics she writes for BAND-MAID (or cluppo) in her daily life. That's why they're so meaningful to us. Thank you Ryan :)

[@sms95501]

It is by far her best song she sings. A masterpiece. Kanami knows what she can do, and composed so she could shine while relating the emotion of the tune with her Zemaitis. Hopefully it is played often on the tour.

[@WavePotter]

The panic when interrupting MISA...I felt it with you! 🤣

[@DeanF_MIDI]

Ryan has gotten better at waiting 30 seconds for the music to play out before pausing and commenting. Wave still has to work on it, lol.

[@RTEcalcite01]

I can only agree with all the comments. I love Miku and thank God for everything she has achieved. This song is all about Shakespears Romeo and Juliet. The quiet spoken section is a direct quote from the play as is the the title of the song- Nightingale.

[@785boats]

I can't help it. I just love the brilliant little creature.

[@brunobryant4846]

Yep if I could get a pigeon tattoo on my heart I'd be getting inked right away, she is beyond extraordinary 😄👍

[@geoffb5]

I was 18 when Hendrix came out, 20 when Led Zep hit and 22 for Black Sabbath. Late 60s early 70s were heady days for rock and I loved seeing the new bands come out. Band-Maid has brought that feeling back for this old guy. Thank you Ryan for reviewing this version. I've seen it* quite a few times because I bought the DVD of the concert *which I see from comments is the 2nd time she performed it. Too old now to be running around to live concerts but with a large screen and good sound system the DVDs/bluRay will do fine.

[@sms95501]

I was three when I liked Donovan, Mamas and Papas, Love, eight when Tapestry came out. You mentioned heavy bands, but that era had so much to offer. I’m not trying to downplay the ones you referenced. I merely pointing out that era had to have been the most amazing time for music. As the 70s progressed it was like the rocketship was coming down to earth but it was still way up there. The Talking Heads, the B-52’s, The Cars, Van Halen, The Pretenders, and the Punk Rock stuff, there was much to appreciate. But as the eighties got going the decline was becoming almost overt.

[@geoffb5]

@@sms95501 I completely agree with you. I mentioned only those bands because of Ryan's comment about his dad. Yesterday evening I listened to Sandy Denny and some Ian Matthews Plainsong. I still have Love and Donovan vinyl bought over 50 years ago.

[@JuanSan66]

Brave rock star! I remember that, in that Okyuji, I was more nervous than her. This song is HUGE. Miku asked Kanamincho for a song to challenge her, and boy did she do it! Over time it has become one of my favorites. I always find myself waiting with anticipation for Kanami's terrific solo at the end of the song. Marvelous!. Thanks Ryan!

[@Gabor...hachi.juu_ichi]

A Pigeon singing about a nightingale. How could that possible not be amazing!🙂... Kobato is a talented vocalist and nice to give her the lead at times, gives a different dimension to Band-Maid songs. She deserves all the credit, such a charismatic driving force!🕊️

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And the Small Pigeon has a voice just as sweet as the nightingale :)

[@Gabor...hachi.juu_ichi]

@@GaryHolloway-810 indeed, "sweet" is just the complete description when talked about this pigeon!

[@estherbrowne2017]

That's why i adore her courage and determination.. i wish the fans sees the way we feel about her in Band-Maid...hope that those who criticize her won't let our small PO cry🥲🥲🥲

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@estherbrowne2017 Well said.🙂👏👏

[@miqoto]

ahh yes :) LOL Kanami sensei is giving star student Miku more homework all the time ;) oh, and yes this is the 1st time she tried to sing it "live"

[@RyanMear]

Thanks, Mikoto, and thanks for the link!

[@Ian-wd1vx]

I’m not exactly the most hardworking person but ever discovering Band Maid and Miku a couple of months back, she’s literally become a role model for me. Every time I start to make excuses to be lazy, I would think of the example she’s set and push myself just a bit more. She’s a great person and I wish her all the happiness she deserves.

[@RyanMear]

That's great!

[@Ian-wd1vx]

@@RyanMear I also have to thank the band for helping me discover your channel. I’m usually not a fan of reactors and their over the top exaggeration. Thank you for being genuine and respectful.

[@RyanMear]

Thank you👍

[@dexterplant778]

Ryan it took me ten years to be able to play guitar and sing backing harmony vocals, it took me another ten years to play guitar and sing lead vocals, then my voice cracked from years of smoking and I don't have to worry about it any more.

[@RyanMear]

LOL

[@bryanhallman8183]

11:40 Nirvana and Soundgarden really had that effect on me. Stevie Ray Vaughn in the 80's... For me, Band-Maid brought that feeling back, and it was just on a whim that I happened to see On Set in my YT recommendations off of a another music video, and I decided to check it out.

[@WavePotter]

Yay! BAND-MAID! 🤩

[@waynebenedict5785]

I read that Kanami wrote the rhythm solo just for Miku to challenge her! Pulled it off really well! Her voice gave out a little on the extreme high notes, still great!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

she had just done Kobato time and had over extended also i had heard (unconfirmed rumour) that she was under the weather, having said that she still (as far as I'm concerned) knocked it out of the park.

[@waynebenedict5785]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Miku is a trooper, for sure!

[@sms95501]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook The song is so strong and emotional that even if it is not performed at a top level it still packs a punch. Her high note at the end is so perfectly crafted in a musical sense.

[@dexterplant778]

Miku is the absolute best! No one has worked harder than Miku when it comes to learning and playing guitar, her vocals, and writing of lyrics, she is so very special to the world of music, her contribution gets looked over a lot, having said this look around her, the level of talent is at savant level when it comes to each individual in her band, so of course she wants to preform at the highest levels, great video, thanks for playing it.

[@darkchiron]

I can't imagine the difficulty of trying to play and sing at the same time. Crazy amount of practice would have to be involved. I have a hard enough time trying to play video games while talking.

[@lurkmerchant]

She claims to be practicing 8 hours a day.

[@Slippy6582]

MIKU is just surrounded by SUCH talented musicians, it is crazy... Still cannot believe how she gathered them all together, it is almost a miracle. That does not mean, she has no talent, she can write great lyrics, knows how to entertain, is really charming and works her b***t off! She is a really, really hard worker! All the others also working really hard, but they also have a nature to it, so to speak and they all learned their instrument pretty early in their lives! So that she is standing there, giving her best and also can hold up to these other ladies is incredible!

[@lurkmerchant]

Hey please don't forget Saiki. Even though she doesn't play instrument on stage, she probably works a lot harder than what people think. Even though Saiki only recently started to practice piano and guitar, it doesn't mean she has no talent. Even though all she did before joining bandmaid was backing singer/dancer, and people sometimes forget about her, Saiki does contribute to the lyrics, but often don't get the credit for it...and she's surrounded by people playing instruments around her including Miku. I can't help but feeling a bit protective of Saiki.

[@Slippy6582]

@@lurkmerchant Well my comment is mainly based on this song... The ice queen is not part of it. Of course i do not downplay her importance of the band. Especially the last 2-3 years she improved the most!

[@lurkmerchant]

@@Slippy6582 Hahaha, you could say I can be OVER-protective of her.

[@VegetaRabbit]

6:34 Kanami singing backup. 7:39 Kanami looks on like a proud parent and a lightbulb goes off in Ryan's head as he realizes Miku is playing the solo.

[@ausoleil8269]

It was her first time publicly playing and singing this. She got a lot better at this song since, but this has such a charm !

[@brunobryant4846]

I'm now 63, if two years ago someone had told me that as I enter my winter years one of the most impactful people to inspire me to never give up on dreams and goals was going to be a tiny, gorgeous, half pigeon musician with the energy of a hydroelectric dam, I would have taken their car keys off them because they must be to drunk to drive, nuh here I am and there she is this amazing spirit Miku - Viva the Maids, I too am so glad they happened , thanks Ryan peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

[@Davey-Boyd]

Totally agree with you!

[@dennissabe3277]

I'm 61 and wholeheartedly, 100%agree with you!

[@pitamaid]

MIKU🕊 dreamed of becoming a lead vocalist in the band. But she gave it up to make the band better, and she desperately practiced the guitar.🎸 All four except MIKU🕊 are geniuses. But MIKU🕊 is a hard worker. When I thinks of MIKU🕊, I cry. It's a moving tear.😢

[@RyanMear]

I understand what you mean, but I think Miku is s genius in vision, if not musically, but does she not write beatiful words and very complex too? She is also a genius.

[@pitamaid]

@@RyanMear You're right. I also think her sensitivity to words is genius. Perhaps her diverse life experiences have helped. She is the best pigeon, even as a public relations officer.

[@kaz-8143]

You comment on Miku made me cry, in turn.

[@lurkmerchant]

I believe, all 5 of them do. And probably sacrifice a lot for their love of music. You can tell how much they practice from just how much they've all improved over the years. Thinking about that always makes me emotional. Miku is the true leader, who inspire other members. I remember Saiki saying how much she admires Miku's determination.

[@TheCornellJunkie]

I dispute that ...Miku is a genius too - cheers

[@interstellardave]

If I hadn’t subscribed long ago your reaction when Miku stepped forward and played that solo would have earned it! Priceless! There’s no doubt this is my favorite song on Unseen World. I’ve listened to it countless times.

[@u28one]

Wonderful reaction as always. You're spot on with your thoughts about how incredibly lucky we have BAND-MAID giving us gems of music with facets too numerous to count. Like you, each time I listen to any of their songs something new comes alive I hadn't heard before or felt.

[@bm4-life]

Just check out the *Miku* camera angle of the song *Smile* from the acoustic Christmas show which was awesome. In one angle it shows *Kanami* in the background as they went thru their cord progressions. *Kanami* is so focus on herself and her student *Miku* 😁

[@silentwood207]

Ryan, Yes, we are so lucky to have a band like this. Thank you Miku for your vision of Band Maid and making it happen. So looking forward to Boston.

[@3364dean]

love this song, but damn the live version she did during the live acoustic was such a different song.

[@johnbateman3432]

That was actually a better version. Miku arranged that stripped down version and it became a better song.

[@Kevin6059]

@@johnbateman3432 I totally agree. My personal opinion is that this works much better as an acoustic, because to me, the pigeon's vocal chords are really straining here. Poor Miku looks terrified to me here, and she really just nailed the Christmas acoustic.

[@leers1877]

@@johnbateman3432 I disagree. I like the electric version because it is a very emotional song imo. First verse, something dragging Miku down, especially the heavy instrumental parts between each of her lines, and between the verse and chorus. 2nd verse, when Miku sings the 2nd line "doko made mo..." almost aggressively/shoutingly, after the quiet 1st line, felt like her deciding to struggle and fight back after holding back at first. Miku's solo felt like overcoming after a hard struggle. Her final chorus, high note, and Kanami's ending solo felt like triumph, and moving on. At least, that's how I feel about the song anyway. The acoustic version lacks the emotional punch for me.

[@sms95501]

@@leers1877 So well put. The song is amazing. Therefore it will be great under any competent arrangement. I favor this one maybe due to the explosive energy. Either way I believe for Miku she truly feeling it, she believes in it, she digs it as much as us. And why wouldn’t she? It is her song, and it is that good.

[@kairukafuka6022]

Some say they're a perfect band..., and YET, the scary thing is that Miku is STILL improving at a good rate... and Saiki, MISA, Kanami, Akane? THEY'RE STILL IMPROVING AS WELL. This new EP... we might be finally getting a more complicated solo or dual solo from Miku and Kanami.

[@snowdog5895]

I felt the same as you when first hearing this song, yet it kept drawing me in. An undeniably musical feast. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@falconsooner]

If I recall correctly....she did this song after her Magic Spell Time which left her a bit breathless.

[@mattdhorstman]

She's the absolute best. 🕊🕊🕊♥♥♥

[@juanleonardosambitan1380]

Whatever they say this band is my ultimate bucket list..🥰🥰🥰🤘 love every single one of them and each tracks past and future and present..☺️

[@chiro-chan385]

Miku is already the core of twin guitars and twin vocals. She is a genuine rock star.

[@sms95501]

The Twin Tails.... between them is her mind, Under her Red Rose, visionary eyes. For the music she writes the tales, She is the pilot of our ship Catching the winds with the sails That can only be captured By the Pidgin with Twin Tails.

[@chiro-chan385]

@@sms95501 The Twin Tail Minstrel stands among us, strums her guitar, sings stories of old wars and gives us vistas on the future.

[@floofycatz]

Band Maid, can't go wrong :)

[@redj59]

amen brother - I feel the same - so glad to be alive to hear them

[@GaryHolloway-810]

The Small Pigeon has grown exponentially both musically & lyrically in such a short period of time. She's finally spread her wings & is Flying High.😁

[@Glynthepin]

Short period of time?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@Glynthepin Well 9yrs isn't that long from not being able to play at all :)

[@Glynthepin]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Lets agree to differ. Many bands don't even last 9 years! Let alone have Kanami, as a mentor. 🙂

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@Glynthepin Lol. I didnt even know we were differing.😆 Yeah you're right about Mincho. Off the top of my head i can't think of any other band where a member has taught another member to play so they can actually contribute as a guitarist in their own right :)

[@Glynthepin]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Me neither. A great success story. One other thing, in my early Band Maid days, it was all Misa, Misa, Misa foe me but then Kanami, stole me away from her. The minx! 😃

[@cembor]

I loved this song the very first time I heard it. This song just shows how much of a badass musician Miku has become. Now you can really appreciate the acoustic version of this, which was sublime in its own right.

[@sidneysilva4610]

she is getting better and better

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Kuruppo! The pigeon never rest Po!

[@benjpr5395]

One word: GLORIOUS 🕊❤ The last 40 seconds are just pure heaven! I'll stop here because I could write an entire essay about this song and why it's my favourite 🙂

[@Prophet12]

Ryan! What the hell? You interrupted both Misa's and Miku's solo's! lol. We all forgive you. So many things to say about this. Such a powerful song. Loved it from the moment I heard it. Kanami's guitar at the end is so powerful. The build-up is insane. I could not be more impressed with Miku. She is absolutely my idol. I cannot say enough great things about her. She created the band, she writes the lyrics, she promotes the band, plays guitar and sings. What more can she do? I know I will cry my eyes out when I finally get to see them. I have never been more enamored with a band in my lifetime than I am with Bandmaid. I always wondered if this is how people felt when they saw Elvis or the Beatles back in the day. Bandmaid has got me through so many discouraging days. Thanks again Ryan. Keep reacting to them. Lots of songs remaining.

[@Bisco-jc5ql]

Ryanさんのくるっぽを見る目は完全に娘を温かく見守る親の目線ですね☺️ 自分もこの曲をライブで観る時は同じです「小鳩がんばれ！」って。

[@RyanMear]

新曲を歌おうと意気込んでいたのに、歌いながら実は次の行のコードや単語を覚えている！という状況になったことがあります。疲れるんですよ。歌に自信はあるけれど、ベストな状態ではない。他のメンバーのことを考え、自分がいかに彼らを裏切っているかを考える。普通は、自分が思っているよりもうまくいくものですが、それを乗り越えるのは大変なことです。そういう意味で、彼女に共感できたのは

[@thaldan4480]

And if I read the date correctly that was the first time she sang a song with the guitar at the same time in-front an audience (even if that was a "virtual one") so she had probably the stress counter at 100. And with the COVID things. They probably have not played that song very much all together on "training session". All this things considered, this a pretty damn good prestation for not easy song ^^. Take care :)

[@hiawatha.g]

They are insanely talented, we say it over and over but it still hits you over the head when you think about how complex their songs are and how fluidly they perform them. MISA again proves the bass is a lead instrument in the right hands.

[@WavePotter]

It’s so cool to hear that this song grew on you over time. Miku is so much more talented than she gets credit for. I gotta read Yellow Clip’s write up on this! (If you see this YC drop me a link... you may have already 😬)

[@yellowclip7862]

Done. 😅

[@dexterplant778]

Thank you Wave, I also feel she doesn't get the credit she deserves for her contribution to Band Maid.

[@yellowclip7862]

That was the first ever time they did that song and was just after omajinai time. 😅 Kobato was visibly nervous, even forgetting part of the lyrics and messing up her solo, but never stopped. As is her way. 😊 Thank you for this, Ryan. We really appreciate you and your thoughts on music and art in general. 🙏

[@RyanMear]

Thanks TYC, as I've stated, you were key in making me realize how special this song is. With that, I've developed a keener ear toward music in general!

[@Aaronacer]

Added perspective. Will listen 12 more times now...

[@estherbrowne2017]

Yes... indeed she performed live for the first and the second time...they were nervous because its kinda new to them...less okyu-ji too especially in front of the audience...but the acoustic..she was confident and dmmm good

[@lurkmerchant]

She's a professional.

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@lurkmerchant indeed hell yeah

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Besides a tough vocal to sing, I read somewhere that Kanami said this is one of their most difficult songs to play as a band, too! I think you can tell when you imagine playing it (for those who are musicians). Akane and MISA really help to hold it all together. Thx, Ryan, for keeping on the Band-Maid Starflight trail!

[@greylocke100]

If you listen you can hear Akane miss 1 beat. It sounded like instead of hitting the drum in the center she hit more to the edge.

[@lurkmerchant]

This could be from February okyuji or could even be from the day of maid okyuji, because I remember the first time she performed this song she couldn't hit the high note towards the end. The next time she performs this version live, she will nail the vocal. It's a hard song to sing.

[@billb.5183]

Miku had a rough time with this song that night (this is the polished up version), but she was fearless as always. Each performance of this has gotten better since.

[@larryhoopingarner6445]

Absolutely love this song,like yellowclip says some songs you listen to from an emotional perspective,a great reaction Ryan.

[@GeographRick]

Love this song. It’s so different. Can’t wait for the summer EP.

[@jenniferread7562]

Great commentary…great song and hey, cool anniversary chair 😉

[@RTEcalcite01]

With regard to Miku's performance remember Wave's quote from Cluppo- 'Wabi Sabi' The beauty in imperfection. Miku's lyrics and song title are related to Shakespears Romeo and Juliet, with a direct quote from the play.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Thank you Ryan for another great reaction on Band-Maid. The acoustic version was amazing, Miku lowered it a semitone from the original, and played in a slower tempo as well. This song in original key and tempo is a lot of work to pull off, kudos to Miku for her singing and guitar playing. I really liked her chord solo. To use a quote from Saiki in the commentary version of the Christmas Acoustic - "Good job Kobato"

[@Valenvenge]

Im glad i found them too... Miku growth is crazy! I hope this tour will get the momentum going again and get them bigger then ever!

[@deathsyth27]

For me Miku's story is proof that if you are willing to put in the work good things will come.

Does the chord shuffling solo sound like Kanami because she'd taught Miku octave chords? Can you see her pinky pressing the 1st string there?

[@Kissthetoad321]

It's not usual to see Miku not being comfortable singing especially when she has to raise her voice very high at the end so much she is focused on her guitar. It's Mincho sensei who must be making her so nervous. She sings this song in the Christmas acoustic concert and her performance is perfect. However congratulations for her solo. We knew that her progress would allow her to do it one day. Ryan you were speechless. Now, new t-shirt, new mug: "Shut up Miku is speaking".😄

[@GeographRick]

The way Miku keeps improving and with Kanami pushing her into more difficult songs, I predict the day is coming where we will get a shredding solo from Miku

[@bryandevito5120]

More Band Maid. Awesome,always. I suggest Bankuruwase by Humpback yet again. My 634 suggestions after that are waiting. Only lived in Japan 4 years but I got the feel for it instantly like you did.

[@me262talon2]

Our little Flappy Pigeon!

[@masahiros.1405]

You're the best! Really the best! Most of the lyrics are in Japanese, but I feel Miku's feelings. AKANE that supports it. MISA and KANAMI are playing. It was That's why BAND-MAID is amazing. As a Japanese, I can't listen to this song without tears. From the last Miku's cry, Kanami's guitar clears all love. Once again, you are the best.

[@RyanMear]

Arigato, Masahiro!

[@nogarddragonkin]

its such a great song.. and for a first time live a great effort and keeping in mind Miku im pretty sure didnt play guitar for this on the album she woulda been nervous as hell doing it live. a song she pushed Kanami to change numerous times that made it a harder to perform song as well as Kanami adding in a rythum solo. it was by far the biggest song muscially and vocaly she has likely ever performed ..the pidgeon stumbled a couple times during it but didnt fall once

[@estherbrowne2017]

Yup.. stumbled but yet never gave up...she keeps on improving and truly impress me the most...

[@reesereese2524]

Miku is like a precious diamond with to many facets to count

[@ronaldbowers2240]

Loved your reaction when you realized Miku was playing the solo.

[@RTEcalcite01]

This version is from the DVD of the Online Okyuji from 11 Feb 2012, so not available as an official video as far as I know.

[@tinyhato]

One of my favourite Band-Maid songs. As you say there's so much going on and the outro (which Miku asked for because she wanted a bigger climax to the song) is perfection. It was cool to see your surprise at Miku playing the solo. It's funny that it's so basic, but a lot of their solos are simpler than what they play during the verses. Miku has been playing much more difficult stuff for years now, as you can see in e.g. Vlad's fancams. I can't wait to see her perform the song again and hear the cheers when she's soloing and when she finally hits that last vocal note. The way they joked with her during the Christmas acoustic about not being able to do it without going into falsetto was telling; it's clear they all want to push each other and raise their collective level.

[@wolfscoat6207]

I heard this the first time and you can hear the difference to the studio version absolutely clear. But damned, my total respect that she tried to hit this high tones and mastered it good for a live version. Miku is absolutely underrated in this band, mostly the bass and the guitar and Sakis voice or Akanes drums are metioned, but very rarely Miku. in fact she is the driving personality in this band and without the harmonies for Saki and the rhythm for Kanami ( who could then concentrate on her anwsome guitar-playing ), the band would not be the same. She is my favourite person in the band, not to mention she is the sweetest one.

[@ucinghideung4470]

No miku no party!😎

[@iangrant6034]

As always a great review about a great song thank you.

[@Bodneyblue]

I have seen "Alice In Chains".....They were a support for the band I was there for..which was "Fields of the Nephilim"..This was in London, England. Longtime ago....I don't recall much about them to be honest...Then again I don't recall much about anything nowadays...BAND-MAID for sure are a rare quality. ..Like many of us I'm sure..they mean more than just the music...They are truly special.

[@greylocke100]

The Ladies talents are progressing in ways we could never imagined. Miku has improved to the point I WANT to see her and Kanami to trade riffs and solos. The idea of Miku and MISA also doing a duel would blow my mind. We need MORE Miku centric songs.

[@cecilthetermite]

One day your at 65 hundred views I guess they are enough us who wants to hear BAND-MAID. LOL Do what you like we will keep following. You still do the best Reactions on KZbin.

[@ts_xan7s]

Mik is growing by the day. It is true that the band's sound has become wonderfully thicker in recent years

[@allanalt8958]

Its like after every verse, she's like damn glad that part is over......oh......there's more LOL Why did I put so many words in this song ?? I had a hard time playing and singing on some things, just couldn't get my brain to split enough to do the guitar part and sing it right Not many, but a few LOL Cudos to Miku.

[@joshi_new_wave3283]

Pure greatness.

[@mickyart]

It's hard and you can tell... that's how it's supposed to be, you just do it and you do it not because it's easy but because it's hard (I've heard this before...). I remember when I was watching this live I was rooting so much for Miku to pull this off, specially on reaching that evil high note. Miku is a force of nature - she had a dream of having a rock'n roll band and made it come true... even not knowing how to play guitar and not having the best voice for it anyway - she still went for it and, aware of her own limitations when faced with this set of musicians and super-Saiki, she learns to play the guitar and it's just awesome to see her growth year after year, album after album. A few years ago I couldn't imagine I'd be so hungrily expecting a new release by my fav band again... so I feel really lucky to have that again through Band-Maid. I have no idea what's coming. I have again high expectations on Miku's developments, I have high expectations on Kanami's promise to come up with something faster than the fastest Dragon Force's song, I have high expectations on a MISA's own composition... I know it's "just" an EP and not a full album but still... can't wait!

[@topographic1973ify]

I wondered when you were going to get to this one.

[@RyanMear]

You were one of the first 2 people to mention BAND-MAID to me....

[@topographic1973ify]

@@RyanMear what can I say, I'm a visionary. 😄

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Fil his from his KZbin channel Wings of Pegasus ,always says, "playing an instrument and singing doubles the difficulty". Miku has proven herself as a singer and guitarist. I can remember that whenever she sang Kanami always composed in such a way that Miku could stop playing to sing. These days I have noticed that the way Miku moves while performing is like a guitar player. It has now become a part of the way she stands and moves. She has a little more of a swagger. In newer BM songs I have noticed that they have started moving away from the lower voice enhancement under Miku's vocals, that became somewhat of a trait in their vocal style. When Saike and Miku sing these days Miku singing has a hell of a lot more confidence and conviction. Having said all of that. I have seen the most growth in the talents of Miku of all of her enormously talented Band Maids.

[@edwindemesa8900]

Please check "I can't live without you" live or mv. I checked all your You Tube reviews and this one was overlooked. Much better if you can get the live version.

[@Hethern]

Miku is a remarkable human and beautiful inside and out!

[@mikeanglada742]

When she Reached for those Highs!!! My heart just melted! 😍 Miku,,, Pigeon is the Best!!! Hardest Working lil Lady in the Band... Love how gently the Ladies caress and support her as she pushes to progress in her Playing. There's Real Love in this Group... ❤

[@juanleonardosambitan1380]

I love Band Maid..🥰🥰🥰

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Miku asked Kanami to make her parts harder as a result you see what came of it

[@geoffb5]

Found some much earlier Band-Maid acoustic songs. "BAND-MAID Live 20141124 at Engadget Fes Akihabara 2014 WINTER" Songs are Bitter Sweet Love. Ai to Jonetsu no Matador, Thrill, Forward, and Knockin' on Your Heart. Several videos and at most 2 songs on each. Akane is playing a Cajon box and a small cymbal.

[@robwebnoid5763]

Miku has been my favorite from the start. As Ryan noted, Miku is really the only one in the band that does double duty, on both vocal & guitar instruments, for much of their songs. It can be difficult, depends on your skills, talent & practice. Note that the other gals only focus practically 99.9% of the time on one instrument on all their songs ... Misa-bass, Saiki-voice, Kanami-guitar, Akane-percs. Focusing on one instrument is not a detriment though, but rather an advantage as you know how to use that instrument better. Miku has achieved a lot of what she has wanted since she formed both her 2 bands. Unsure of the future, but hopefully bright. However, while the future of Japanese rock is an unseen world, I would like Ryan to also react to decades-past Japanese bands. Try this one for now, it's basically 1970's funk rock/jazz ... - Sadistic Mika Band - "Suki Suki Suki" from 1975 (you can find the 4-minute one from the Tanach channel). If they are the Sadistic Mika Band, then Band-Maid is the Maidistic Miku Band. I would not mind the Maids remaking/covering "Suki suki suki" into their own. There are plenty more old Japanese bands out there, as Japan has been playing westernized music since the late 19th century.

[@estherbrowne2017]

Hoping Ryan react to the whole February okyu-ji someday 😆

[@user-sx4up2qe8w]

Miku!!💕💕Moe Moe………ku〜〜n💕💕

[@michaelpalmer3717]

A very good effort. She can now play and sing but you can see that if she were the lead singer in Band Maid they would have never made it. I don't wish to take anything from her - she is an exceptional young woman - but Saiki's ability, voice and above all stage prescence is a major factor in Band |Maid's success.

[@lurkmerchant]

Bandmaid need both of them. There's no denying it. Even though I have soft spot for Sai-chan, Saiki knows that she needs Miku and probably doesn't want anyone else singing next to her!

[@Kissthetoad321]

@@lurkmerchant Mincho and Sai-chan sang well sometimes in acoustic. But you're right, the vocal harmony between Miku and Sai-Chan from Band-Maid's debut on all the other songs is a big plus.😊

[@markjames4863]

This is from the day of the maid yes? I'm not sure how i don't remember this..Love it....

[@sembilanindera2231]

Sometimes people forgot that Miku spent a few years in an idol group prior to forming BAND-MAID. Say what you want about idol groups (both Japanese and Korean), but they - more often than not - underwent rigorous training in all aspect of entertainment industry - vocals, dancing, public speaking, ethics and manners, etc. If you see how MIKU carried herself in stage and in variety shows, how she interacted with the audience, and the lyrics she wrote, etc you could see the trace of her idol training there. Also how BAND-MAID's marketing and promotion work is quite similar with idol groups'. This woman have a deep understanding about how the entertainment industry work. I will not be surprised if in the not-too-far future BAND-MAID will establish their own label - it's the logical conclusion from what I see in them.

[@Glynthepin]

I believe even Saiki, would struggle with this song. So glad it was not over post produced/auto tuned etc. You are refreshing reactor and Band Maid fan. When the mood takes me, I call out various musician reactors who claim to be Band Maid fans and then slip up with their gushing comments on every single Band Maid song. The response I usually get is puerile. Miku, has learned her guitar well from Kanami, over the last eight plus years. What a teacher and inspiration to have. It would be very disappointing if Miku, had not progressed this far with Kanami, as her mentor. Well done on admitting you didn't really like the song on the first of several listens but for various reasons, it has grown on you. I will never take to a couple of their songs, even though I have followed Band Maid, since 2014.

[@MaartenT]

To be very fair, I can hear some pitch correction or auto tune on at least the high note on the album version. Nothing major, but I am sure they fiddled with it somewhat as it has an electronic sound (like they did with her Cluppo tracks). So it's difficult to tell how produced some of their other vocals are. Also their live blu-rays/dvd's are almost certainly cleaned up as it sounds way too crisp to be pure live. There are also regular flubs with both guitars in this one and the other online live concerts that I have seen, but those guitar lines are obviously not easy to play. I typically don't hear a lot of mistakes/differences with Misa or Akane. Nothing against that though, this is a difficult song to sing and while I don't know how cleaned up/produced their Acoustic Okyu-ji was (it was pre-recorded, so who knows), it did sound really good on that one and I don't hear auto-tune or pitch-correction on that one. I can not imagine how difficult it must be to play and sing this song in the crazy tempo the original has. As far as the song goes, I wasn't a huge fan either in the beginning, but I am typically not the biggest fan of most Miku fronted songs (I really don't like Time for example). But this one certainly has become my favourite and I actually really like it now. I also appreciate Rock In Me.

[@falconsooner]

@@MaartenT Good thoughts. My impression is over the past year she has improved vocally...she seemed much more comfident at the acoustic so I'm looking forward to see how she does on this song during the tour.

[@MaartenT]

@@falconsooner She certainly has improved, I agree. Again, comparing something raw like this to a produced live is not easy because it's difficult to tell how much they changed, but I am sure she has become better at singing lead while playing the guitar. She had some small mistakes in her guitar playing in the acoustic one as well, but they were negligible and her vocals sounded great. I absolutely love her falsetto in the high part of the acoustic version of Sayokanidori. I am sure I will hear more about it when people are able to watch them live in the US. I hope it's going to be great for you all.

[@Glynthepin]

@@MaartenT Many thanks for your time and effort to type your thoughts. For me, so many reactors read the word 'Live' and then believe what they hear is how it sounded at the show. You are one of the fiew who get this. David Heretic, in his reations is also very astute at so called 'Live' recordings.. I have not typed this anywhere else yet but Band Maids latest 'Acoustic Set' for me was nothing more than a studio set. With the exception of Misa, who I do not expect to pick up an upright classical bass, everything is electronic. The guitars are semi acoustic, Akana's drum set looks like an advert for a microphone company. all voices are amplifies and mixed. Acoustic? Years ago, Band Maid did an early acoustic set, which was far closer to the word acoustic. Akane's drum was a box, from memory both guitars were fully acoustic. Misa bass was electric but I can't remember if Saiki, had a microphone? I am not critical of either performance but calling the recent one acoustic, is conning people, in my view.

[@RyanMear]

What would qualify? Do you need one mic in the room and that's it or would that be to much technology? They are acoustic guitars with a pickup in the bridge, pretty standard. Acoustic drums that had mics, not triggers. It is mixed masterfully and multiple takes were done. They did complete rearrangements for almost all the songs for acoustic play. It was never billed as a live show. I don't feel they were trying to fool anyone.

[@thunderchild7137]

Kawaii rock. Miku is such a gentle, deep soul.

[@lurkmerchant]

She looks kawaii, but she is a very strong, determined woman who is the spiritual backbone of this band, and the other members are the believers. 😉

[@epilotdk]

Miku is a very brave woman and a true inspiration.

[@jamie.norris]

I love this song, but that wasnt the best. The Christmas performance was really great though

[@johancoetser906]

This made me realize how complicated this song is...kudus to Miku

[@lordvorador5735]

As others have pointed out this was the first time they performed it live. The second & only other time (not including the acoustic) was the Day of MAID stream. It was a MUCH better performance vocally & instrumentally. The only part this version had on the Day of MAID one was Miku went for the super high note. She "aborted mission" on the other performance, lol.

[@lurkmerchant]

I watched the February okyuji and she didn't hit the high note, so this must have been corrected.

[@lordvorador5735]

@@lurkmerchant I said she "went for it", meaning she TRIED, not hit it.... The Day of Maid performance she started it & was like "nope", 😆

[@lurkmerchant]

@@lordvorador5735 I must have got those two okyujis confused from the sound of it...

[@enzoloveless132]

Any chance for a reaction to Sayonakidori acoustic? Great reaction also, this is such a hard song to sing/play, and she is so nervous, is quite honest that you can't help it but stare in awe.

[@RyanMear]

It's not commercially available yet so I won't put it on YT. It is on my Patreon now though.

[@pitamaid]

😍👍

[@FranciscoDuarte]

This band brings me joy no matter what, and Miku. I mean Miku, what did we do to deserve her?

[@sms95501]

Top ten. Miku is progressing on guts and soul. And magic. She is so brave, it is hard to think she is ever nervous. But after reflecting on reactions and her own words it makes sense why she would be. This shit is not easy, and she has very high expectations. It is a very powerful song. And then as always when discovering the lyrics it just cranks the visceral feeling up to eleven.