Bandmaid Play Reaction by Songs and Thongs

[@steveratcliffe2181]

Can't think of a band in all my 51 years that has given me so much happiness as these ladies.

[@johnmagill7714]

58 years for me. These ladies plus Nemophila, are the two happiest bands I've ever seen.

[@785boats]

63 years for me. They are my 'Happy Pill'. Taken every day with my other meds. Ha!Ha!.

[@keithvincent8760]

Not been so happy since checking out Metallica s kill them all,on old cassette player,back in the early 80 s.

[@chrisegbertky]

Other than Yoyoka no other band/act has given me more smiles of amazement and delight. Been a very long time since a rock band has bowled me over with audacious skill. W ○ W !

[@tommcfall1274]

Me too... they are the most beautiful amazing and talented band on the planet

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Got your tickets yet? BAND-MAID's 8 state, 11 gig USA tour includes the "AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL 2022" in Sacramento, California on Sunday, October 9 with Foo Fighters and The Warning! Also on the bill is Slipknot, Jinjer, Nemophila and tons of other groups. Go to Band-Maid's website for ticket info.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🎫🎫🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@frankgonzalez4853]

got my tix for San Diego. just hoping Jinjer will be able to be at Aftershock and the whole mess in the Ukraine is over

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@frankgonzalez4853 See you in SD. Yeah, I hope Putin is crushed and Ukraine & Jinjer are all safe soon. I believe Tati was in the States when the war started. Do you know if she's back home with the other members and family?

[@frankgonzalez4853]

@@TomClark-Futoura thats what i heard that they were all back home. eugene has been online tai and vlad not so much haven't seen anything from roman

[@JuanSan66]

They have a great time. Always. The girls were already unruly on stage when they had plugged guitars. Now, since they use them wireless, there is no one capable to follow them.

[@waynebenedict5785]

"Play", live, is a masterclass in fun! I like the opening with Miku and MISA going back and forth! Yes, the guitars in this whole concert were too soft, need to slap the sound board person! Great show! I can't wait till October, I've got tickets for Phoenix and Dallas!

[@TheMaxzinc]

US Tour starting in October. Many dates are already sold out....hopefully they will do more. Got my ticket for Seattle! Go Maids!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

got my tickets too! ♥

[@fretbuzzaldrin4965]

See ya there!

[@kyles5513]

Considering the price of the tickets and the venues already selling out says how much people in the US love them. Can't wait for the day when they sell out their first area.

[@RA57727]

With youall, I have my tickets and I feel like a little boy 2 weeks before Christmas, giddy and excited, that I’ll finally get to see my favorite rock group here in Dallas, Texas. Maidiacs let’s make lots of noise and show them ALOT of love.

[@shaunpierce4174]

I'm flying over from England to see them in San Diego and Houston, my very first BAND-MAID gigs.

[@GeographRick]

They are touring the US in October

[@kirkscott2]

I am going to two Band-Maid shows here in America in October. Even though I don't live in Australia, I know there are many fans there and I just hope so much that they come to Australia soon. The fans there want that so bad!

[@mikeat2637]

Will you be in New York on the 28th ?

[@kirkscott2]

@@mikeat2637 I am flying to Houston and renting a car. Then driving to Dallas for the show. Then the next day I'm driving back to Houston for the show. I'll go sightseeing in Houston before returning to Florida.

[@mikeat2637]

@@kirkscott2 Nice !!!!!!!!! Have a great time !!!!!!!!!

[@lurkmerchant]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm really hoping they come to Australia very soon.

[@BessieRiggs]

I’m headed to the DC show in October 🤘

[@bishopsteiner7134]

this song is quintessential Band Maid. And that entire first minute or so? Basically a throw away bit the ladies cooked up for the tour... that probably is already changed for their upcoming tour. But not actually "part" of the studio track. That's one of the bits I love is... Kanami is just a riff generator and never seems to worry about running out of ideas. She puts more riffs into one song than most bands put on a whole album.

[@chrisegbertky]

Too true!

[@tommcfall1274]

KANAMI IS A MUSICAL GENIUS

[@DominicKirby1967]

My favourite band at the moment and every one a banger!

[@v-eye-p8444]

so excited for Band Maid tour , can't wait to see them in San Diego, California

[@yang-it-yin7002]

Yeah! I got my tickets for San Diego as well. I'm sure they will have PLAY on their set list.

[@frankgonzalez4853]

i will see you guys there in San Diego. Is it October yet????

[@littlejimmiejones7614]

I thought I'd have to go to L.A. and I would have, but it's great their coming here. I think they have a day off between shows but they'll probably stay up there and sightsee..

[@frankgonzalez4853]

@@littlejimmiejones7614 so where is the "before concert" social and then the after party?

[@v-eye-p8444]

hopefully I'll be working it , I work for the venue

[@me262talon2]

Thanks S&T!

[@atldawg8642]

If you want more guitar, you need to do Onset(Live). Trust me. :)

[@jonathanribeiro1559]

Yep, trust him. Or me. "Onset" is my ringtone (that's why i never answer to phone calls, i'm not allowed to interrupt masterpieces) 🤘

[@scottmcgregor4829]

So far, it seems like the most or longest lead that I have heard Kanami play is on Blooming (but that is studio).

[@rubyvolt]

@@scottmcgregor4829 its too bad matchlessGUM got taken away.

[@silentwood207]

Goosebumps....all I can say is Goosebumps. God, I can't wait until October 29th. Boston...Live!!!

[@tenchimasaki7319]

I was there at Paradise Rock Club! 😁😻

[@darrellroninson3476]

I have 2 VIP tickets for Phoenix October can't wait..

[@jaygonzales7198]

these ladies are the best

[@bobkellerjr1956]

I believe Rock and Roll is safe with all these new bands coming up to prominence!! And a lot of them all female groups. I'm 67 years old. When I leave this dimension, I will leave happily knowing Rock is alive!! Enjoy!!

[@herbpoints]

I think it’s still too early to leave the venue. The Maids keep releasing new songs with fresh outfits, and as for me, I plan to stay at the venue at least until I get to see HAGANE perform Tengagoken with my own eyes.

[@thomasjmclain]

Sacramento is by no means Japan, but you may want to consider planning a trip to see B-M in Sacramento at the Aftershock festival, which also includes many other acts probably on your bucket list (or that you at least like a lot). The rest of the October U.S. tour is just about completely sold out, but you can still get tickets to all four days of Aftershock, or any one of them. B-M plays Sunday, which Foo Fighters are headlining. (I'm not paid to promote the festival, btw, just letting S&T and anyone else here know about it if they did not.)

[@johnmatthew102]

Tickets can be had, it's just what price do you want to pay for them? The resellers (scalpers) were ready for this tour it seems and they are part of the reason for the sellouts. EBay, Stubhub, Ticketmaster, etc, have plenty of tickets starting at 2x the face value. These reselling groups skim large profits for doing next to nothing while gouging the average working person that's just trying to get tickets to their favorite group.

[@fredminier8547]

Great reaction!!!! Got my vip tickets for Texas!! Cross thar off my bucket list!! THANKS 🤟🤟🤟🦧🍌🙏

[@kellybailey1377]

I am going to get to see them live for the first time in Seattle in October. The wait will be so hard!

[@fretbuzzaldrin4965]

Same! I do not really want to rush Spring and Summer away, but I have something to look forward to when he weather begins to head back in the tunnel

[@jonathanlane2579]

I'm excited for you & @Fretbuzz Aldrin (I see what you did there, Buzz!) - my 1st time was NYC in 2019 - I went back to the Gramercy Theatre for a concert last fall and got a few shivers remembering my first IRL sighting of the Maids at the meet & greet. Enjoy!

[@danjoseph7515]

Greatest....... song..........intro........EVER!!! Also, an all around awesome song. 🤘🤩🤘

[@cats-eyes]

Thank you for the great reaction! Next, please react to the instrumental song "Onset". I highly recommend it! Suffice it to say, I'm surprised that you haven't reacted to this song yet!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

I don't know about going to Japan......but I am going to Seattle, ( one of 5 sold out venue's ) too see the Maids, can't wait !!!!🔥❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌

[@chuckvelten5337]

Well it's about time that you returned again with the ladies !.🙂

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 You are covering my favorite 3 bands : Band-Maid, Lovebites and BABYMETAL. Here is the correlation among the three that I know. ◆ Akane (B-M) and Haruna (Lb) are good friends as drummers ◆ B-M and Kami Band in the BM's back are good friends ◆ Midori (Lb) and Kanami (B-M) attended the funeral for Mikio (Kami's guitarist) and left their messages of condolence that were full of respect to the deceased virtuoso (RIP). ◆ Midori (Lb) and BOH (Kami's bassist) are good friends.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Hope they do Play on their October tour with a new intro. Just something else to dream about. BAND-MAID will be Awesome no matter what they Play. Peace.

[@andreaspedersen3952]

It's like MISA did a "Lars" and turned down Kanamis guitar. Especially compared to the Zepp-concert. That version was my introduction into the maids, and YT algorithm working at it's finest. A couple of weeks ago the girl released some US dates, so i guess Europe will be next? It would be awesome if they dropped by SA too!

[@marloforreal]

You guys could meet them this year on their US Tour, starting with Aftershock Festival in October.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

And Miku rocking out! No longer a non guitar playing pigeon. And her backing vocals - so cool. All musicians are giving their all in this one. Good name - Play!

[@門奈泉-s9t]

We would like to thank Japan for the best reaction and the best live performance.💞

[@thomasjmclain]

Happy to hear you are recovering. Best wishes for continued health.

[@edwardallen4051]

Play was originally an instrumental but Saiki thought it was such a blast that she asked Miku to write some lyrics for it and who could blame her. The guitar sound issue definitely seems to be an issue withe the Line Cube recording as it is not the case with what I've seen of the Zepp recordings where Kanami's guitar is very upfront so if you can find stuff from that concert (not available as official videos apart from Real Existence which you've already done) then I think you will be happy.

[@dragonmac1234]

I first found Band-Maid after watching one of your previous reaction videos a few months ago (I can't remember which one it was now, but they're all amazing). They always put 200% effort into their performance and they play so well together (I love Misa's growling bass tone). The Barefoot Assassin slaps hard and fast :)

[@Bekka_Noyb]

belated welcome to the fandom

[@dragonmac1234]

@@Bekka_Noyb Thank you, I'm happy to now be a Maidiac. I now wonder as they formed in 2013 why it took me this long to discover them, especially as I love this type of music.

[@armynurseboy]

What's killer is this song was #23 out of 25 song set. And right after this song, they go into Domination. No mercy at the end of this show.....!

[@johneddy5905]

Seeing Band-Maid in Boston, October, 29th, 2022, at The Paradise!

[@Raiden-R]

I'm looking forword to the US tour in October.😃 Jealous・・・.😭

[@wolfscoat6207]

Watch Domination again and you will see, that the end of Play is the beginning of Domination.

[@Mrlovebitten]

Band Maid is scheduled to play at aftershock festival in October this year (I believe it’s in Sacramento California) and band maid is also doing a tour in the USA as well

[@DaElfer]

Happy to see you back with band maid. Can't wait to see you do their latest acoustic song catharsis

[@DaElfer]

well. it was online online for a limited time. their live concert can still be found outside of youtube though

[@jrhaney11]

There’s a Band-Maid song called Take Me Higher live version that has a better version of the song Play that starts after the other song where it has Misa going off on the bass at the beginning and the first part of the song is different. Plus they have awesome flames on stage!!

[@realdocloco]

... that has an "even better" version 😉 . I love both versions, but the one you refer to was actually my first encounter with Band-Maid, so how couldn't I agree with you?

[@bishopsteiner7134]

@@realdocloco same. Zepp Tokyo 2018, IIRC. Randomly came across the play feed on youtube when I was doing house chores. Was absolutely gobsmacked.

[@jonathanribeiro1559]

BAND MAID never disappoints (and MISA's bass never stops screaming out loud, damn!)... Pleeeease guys, check RAISE A SUILEN - Repaint (LIVE at Zepp Divercity) ! ... It's a MUST! (or any other by RAS, it will give you a big and unstoppable smile) 😁

[@mikeat2637]

I already have my tickets for Band-Maid on October 28th, 2022 at Irving Place in New York City and I hope they play this AND Onset as part of their playlist. And then there's the bonus of Miku's Magic Time. I'm so psyched already that I may have to double up on my blood pressure medication. I've following rock since the mid 1950's and they are the best in the business right now.

[@hiawatha.g]

Thanks for coming back to the Maids. I'll be seeing them on tour this fall--second time seeing them. The first time was a life-changing experience. Not sure where you are relocating to but you should see if they are going to be anywhere in reach. If not, swim.

[@foxgod4466]

Good react again! Minute 4:00 has anyone else seen what happens in front of @songs and thongs ? Bandmaid effect of course! See You in the next 🤟🏻🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥

[@NallazztheWinterwolf]

love your content and im a huge band-maid fan. fun fact that someone may have pointed out in one of your other reactions but incase no one did here we go... Jimmy Page went to one of their concerts and loved Akane's drumming so much that after the show he wanted to go back stage and get a picture with her, when they told her she thought they were joking. Jimmy Page said "she is one of the best drummers he has EVER heard. coming from the legendary Jimmy Page no one can even begin to make an arguement otherwise. Akane "the Gorilla" as nicknamed by the band is with out question one of the best in the world today. Kanami (who needs no nickname) is an unbelieveable guitarist and lead composer. Misa "the barefoot assassin" cause she always plays barefoot and sneaks up and just slaughters you with her bass playing, Miku "Pigeon" the second guitar and lead song writer and basically the woman that brings everyone together is just amazing in so many ways. and last but certain by no means least Saiki "the Ice Queen" on lead vocals is just The angel in black with the voice that grabs you by your soul and brings you to enlightenment. i am not a musician or singer but music is the largest thing that takes me away from the madness that the world throws at me. for any musicians out there, being good at your instruments is great, but having the love and friendship that these ladies have brings their shows to a level that very few even come close to. the interaction they have on stage with each other and with the crowd is breathtaking.

[@ericruck13]

That was the First Song of the SET!!!!

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Love this song! Love this video! love the call and response between Misa and Miku! This is why I feel live is best for Band-Maid for extras like this beginning. Thank you for reacting to this video.

[@hydeist2121]

i really like Mr.Songs personality he so fun :)

[@lewissmith4123]

Onset Onset Onset !!! Did I hear someone say Onset ? Yes you need to react to ONSET ! Do it now, don't delay !! Play is one of the three most epic tracks you must listen to, Blooming another one, is my favourite and the other one must be ONSET !!!

[@johnmagill7714]

This is from the same show as the other video where you said the guitar was too soft, I agree. I had a friend at this show. He said the guitars were plenty loud at the show. But some reason it's not as clear in the video.

[@Aaronacer]

They are doing a US tour in October of 2022. Maybe that would be easier to crowd fund??? (Always enjoy your reactions)

[@paulpetersen879]

These girls are so fun to watch. Plus they are excellent players. Next level talent

[@andrewhittard2930]

They kick ass, want the CD

[@tomaztruck6]

Did you notice our Pigeon attract a crowd when she was late on her first backing vocal?

[@sams2960]

Band Maid doing a US tour this year too!!! Concur on the soft lead guitar - it is NOT the dominate sound when it should be.....psst Liliac just dropped Lita/Ozzy cover ..... song I always thought to be an "untouchable" song to cover. You decide.

[@nates8548]

When Kobato (Po! 🐦) commandz us to SING... we SING! ;-)

[@michaelpeck6746]

Touring the us in October got tickets to see them in DC going to be awesome

[@outwest1014]

In the first version, live, Miku was still just wearing the guitar and playing very little. She has come a long way. Did you notice that Miku switched microphones? Hers was dead. They are touring the US in October and I'm set to go. So now how about reacting to Cluppo "Pogo", Miku side project?!?! A new band for you Rolling Quartz, 2 songs; "Blaze" (debut) and "Good Night" (this year). They are a Korean all female rock!!!

[@welookhere]

You guys started me down the Band-Maid rabbit hole with Thrill, so I can only return the favour by asking you react to Onset Live for me please? You made me a Maidiac! Thank you.

[@ranger_a6953]

I doubt anyone is doing the lights live. More like sequenced at a show this size. Audio too. Still, someone had to program the thing in the first place and it looks and sounds great!

[@smileystevens3060]

Like you say Harry not to much you can say about this band is that their talented and awesome players....plus they are very beautiful young ladies that can rock the house...."Never Stop the Music"....btw if you go to Japan sneak me in with ya....lol

[@parisiennemoonlight6650]

I am 37 year old grown ass metal loving man and not a feminist but these ladies are the best group in the world today. The westerns media or MTV cover them or not or whether are in Rolling Stones magazine or not but musically they are the best, period.

[@opheliajadefeldt9123]

I am raised listening to classical music...every day. My favourite composer is Beethoven and rarely go past a day without listing to one of his works. I started learning a guitar 8yrs ago, am 22 now. I have hand disability's so can not play some full chords but i enjoy it. I came across Bandmaid by accident on YT, I think they are near my age so I really loved them. I am not used to any pop music or any other bands, altho my girlfriend loves Led Zepplin...I think they are to wonderful. We both love Bandmaid and have even thought about buying maid costumes.....joke! Altho i wood dress like Misa, but being only 5'-2' may be Miku little dress wood be better. Any way my great love is collecting guitars and i have now 43 which include Gibsons, Fenders, Taylor, Martin, I also have bought cheap ones in Germany from Thomann and they too are great for the money. My worst buy is a Gibson SJ200 which is huge, I can hardly hold it to play. I also play bass as well but find reaching the top of the fret board difficult, becos my arms are qite short. I love your guitar collection it is so cool.:)

[@erichanson9990]

Love Bandmaid, started listening to them a couple years ago. Another band you should check out is Rolling Quartz, from Korea.

[@jay-stuff2673]

they’re coming the states in October!! got my tickets for the San Francisco show!!

[@jon87583]

I would never try to talk you outa going to Japan... but, why not come to USA this Oct: Band-Maid;'s doing 11 cities from NY to LA plus an insanely star-studded festival where Nemophila will also be playing (along with some bands you may have heard of like Foo FIghters, Kiss, MCR and Slipknot)

[@RobinC63]

Play was my introduction to Band-Maid, the older live video, where you can hear Kanami better. I like the intro on this video though

[@stevehyde3906]

Onset is first song of the set.. followed by Play,,, this lets you know what your in for at a band maid concert...enjoy the ride.. lol.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@imrekalman9044]

This was track 21 on that show, Line Cube Shibuya, Feb 14, 2020. Freedom was track 6, Wonderland track 17, Domination track 22 (right after this, the clip starts with the last note of Play). Also, it's hard to notice the snare in that part (4:30) next to the guitars and what Akane's feet were doing. Brrrp-brrrp, brrrp-brrrp, brrrrrrrrrp. 😁

[@FullTexanEffect]

But, MISA though! 🤘😍🤘

[@drvijil]

“Play” was meant to be an instrumental for only Kanami, Misa, & Akane to play. Saiki & Miku heard them rehearsing and enjoyed the music so much, they wanted to make a song of it. Miku quickly penned some lyrics and the song “Play” was born. They usually play a cool instrumental leading into the song. Akane’s pedal work is phenomenal along with Misa’s bass. There’s a fantastic 2017 live version that has a different intro that is heavier and was before Miku was playing in the intro.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Of course we have to meet up in Japan whenever they get to play at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. They are all amazing musicians, totally outstanding live performance, I have it on DVD and can't wait to see them in real life.

[@phaeron]

If this is them 'playing', what happens when they get serious? 🤭🔥🤘🏻 ----------- 「 Our rock never dies ever. Forever! 」 --- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️

[@perrinklumpp4664]

Can't wait to see them in San Diego in October, wish you could join us there! Thanks for the reaction and GO BAND MAID!!!

[@martinx0882]

I feel sorry for you guys, as you cannot se the videos as you want. Play is awesome.

[@terrynoonan8817]

Harry, you have to hear Love bites Scream for Me. A guitar battle for the ages and I'm 72 lol. Can't wait to see your reaction from both of you. Mind meltingly epic.

[@theotherbrotherguy]

Great reaction! I am super surprised you have yet to listen to 'Onset' (Live instrumental). It will blow your mind, I promise. 😇

[@brentlowry4111]

My favorite is Turn Me On great vocals

[@roumiaou]

To see you both react is as enjoyable as the songs themselves :-) You're fun like hell 🙂

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

You should check out Home Free's cover of Man of Constant Sorrow

[@markbaker8255]

Going to see this incredible band in October. Can't wait !!!!

[@倉田英二-h8k]

We will perform at \"AFTERSHOCK FETIVAL 2022\" on 7/Oct 2022. See you there!!　BAND-MAID＆ NEMOPHIA

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Their instrumental Onset have some more amazing lazers and lights going.

[@alanfisher3680]

For some reason that reminded me a little like Primus. Don't know why though, maybe the sound of the bass guitar. Anybody else see any similarities to Primus.

[@reesereese2524]

Great reaction you 2 ...

[@emorycantrell3938]

They are coming to the USA in October !

[@SagaciousTwo]

That ending faded out to break back in as "Domination", the next to last song in the set.

[@Nucron]

for something else - check out this - Sultans of Swing (metal cover by Leo Moracchioli feat. Mary Spender) , just so enjoyable to see these talented musicians...something different

[@Curtlf]

I love how at 2:45 your faces melted. Appropriate.

[@simontrogen6209]

Please do a reaction With Majestica - Above the sky With Sabaton leadguitarist Tommy Johansson! Or Majestica - Metal United! Greetings from Sweden!

[@davidbourhenne8540]

I've got my ticket for Seattle show. I have to drive eight hours to get there but it'll be worth it.

[@risingsun6980]

The videos you say the guitar is soft are all live videos of "2020 Line Cube Shibuya". I went to this concert and the guitar sounded great too. So when I saw this video, I was dissatisfied with the recording problem. Anyway, their actual live performances are all awesome. "Onset" is an instrumental song in the live video of 2018 ZEPP TOKYO, but I think you will be convinced that the overall recording and mix are good.

[@escanorsolardiente7809]

Lo lo sé Band Maid son perfectas son bellísimas son lo máximo 😍😍😍 hacen de la melodía un arte ❤️❤️❤️

[@luisvidal4270]

Onset onset onset!!!!!! Completely instrumental and you guys will love it!!

[@55tallanh]

In my humble opinion, the best music of the last 30 years at least is being played now by women from Japan and Mexico. And it was Band-Maid who first made me aware of this.

[@scottfield5849]

This song, and the Maids' other live videos, have kind of ruined their recordings for me - they're SO FUN! I've got tickets to see them on their US tour, in October, and I just COULDN'T be more excited! Take care of yourselves, and Rock On! 🤘😎👍

[@namihey8842]

Love your reaction! If you have interest in Japanese males' band too, please check the band "Crystal Lake"(metal core band). "Into the Great Beyond", "Apollo" ... These tracks are especially on fire.

[@bishopsteiner7134]

side note.. I'd say this is the second best version I've seen of the song. If you think this bass tone and intro is awesome, hunt down the version from the 2018 Zepp Tokyo show. It usually gets taken down on youtube, but the ..other services usually have it. Probably the epitome of bass tone!

[@zer0tzer0]

You don't have to go to Japan. They're coming here. I've got my ticket! But, that aside, this isn't even the best version of 'PLAY!' LIVE. If you're not adverse to searching Chinese websites, you can find most of the stuff that was removed from KZbin on Bilibili. Check out the Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert.

[@frankgonzalez4853]

if they are adverse to chinese sites i have all their old videos in my computer and can link them up

[@michaelberry9679]

That Bass intro isn’t ‘growling’ - it’s SNARLING…!!!