BAND-MAID From Now On REACTION by Songs and Thongs

[@cbus4126]

Kanami is a rock goddess. Not just how good she is but how she "feels" it. And dam is she FAST!

[@RA57727]

Agreed, I just wish, especially after listening to ‘From Now On’ reviewers would acknowledge Kanami’s skill, Akane’s impeccable timing and drive, Miku’s consistent contribution (how far she has come - wow); and of course Misa, Misa, Misa exceptional skill as well on the bass (I think it was mentioned once or twice). The group are exceptional musicians (Saiki included).

[@mrmxypltk]

I've said it before, but I really think Mincho has some form of synesthesia. She seems like she feels and sees the music around her in a more intense way than us "normal" humans. How I wish I could experience music the way she does.

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Thank you two for doing another reaction of BAND-MAID. I believe they are musicians' musicians.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

BAND-MAID and Gacharic Spin are my favorite Japanese bands when it comes to musicality. You never know exactly what you’re going to get from them song to song.

[@powbobs]

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu Not a fan of G S, but absolutely love B-M.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Many of us recently saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. And the DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wraps up in Japan. In addition, their recent Japan tour just concluded with 17 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concludes at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE! Thx, Sharlene & Herman!

[@Mad_maxman]

この曲の生演奏をはじめて目の前で聞いた時の事は忘れられません。 その時、私はまるで目の前に大嵐や竜巻、巨大な惑星や宇宙空間が広がっているような錯覚を覚えました。 そして録音よりも素晴らしく感じたのです。彼女たちの音楽は常に進化します。そしていつもライブ演奏の方がスタジオ録音よりも優れた音楽性を発揮します。常に考え、常に革新し、常に進化する。こんなに素晴らしいバンドはビートルズ以来です。

[@hiawatha.g]

They have four songs that were written and released as instrumentals, and they are all fire. "Onset", "Don't be Long", "Without Holding Back" and "From Now On". They always play one of them at half-time of their shows, to give Saiki a rest--and then they just cut loose and you realize how insane they are. Kanami is often overlooked in discussions of top shredders, but she shouldn't be--she's a beast.

[@ALAN_COX]

They also have several videos that are commonly called "White Room Versions" which were originally songs with lyrics that have been remade as instrumentals. Very good stuff to listen to and hear things that went unnoticed with the vocals in place.

[@himbo754]

@@ALAN_COX Yes, *Giovanni* for example.

[@philipcable437]

Also "Go nuts"

[@michaelthain4488]

Great reaction guys. Good request from Gregory. I love this instrumental, and their other instrumentals. Well lets be honest I have not come across a track from band-Maid that I don't like. No holding Kanami back here. I thinks she often reigns in her "Mincho" mode to suit the song especially when there are vocals, but it is nice to be able to see her cut loose occassionaly. Her and MISA trading riffs on Hate at the Lollapalooza festival is fantastic both of them letting it rip.

[@kyles5513]

Instrumental Band-Maid is definitely a thing.

[@MusicMike747]

From one musician to another, you are right that instrumentals are usually boring. Because few artists are capable of writing a song without words. Kanami Töno is one of those few who can. “Onset” would be my next recommendation because it will drive home the fact. You may expect a similar feel, sound or theme? You would be wrong. It is another completely different story than “From Now On.” Band Maid is a musician’s band. Like Rush and Tool before them. They reward those of us who listen to music on a much deeper, soulful level Great reaction 👍🏽 Glad you are keeping the Maids in rotation ❤

[@mikeat2637]

You make an excellent point, as a lot of songwriters think of lyrics in conjunction with the composition, which is sort of a natural progression. But Kanami has the ability to subdivide her compositions so it works both ways almost effortlessly. I know she pretty much composes everything on piano to start, maybe that makes a difference ??? But what REALLY makes it work to perfection is the band working together with no egos and the only aim is to make killer music. And when Kanami has two people in Misa and Akane to look over her compositions in order to fit the power trio, it's just heaven. And Miku has developed so well as a guitarist that she is an amazing bridge between everyone else.

[@Kevin6059]

It would be normal to wonder "but can they pull this off live?" - let us save you the trouble - yes!!! Made the hairs stand up on my arms.

[@outwest1014]

Here are 2 reviews from the Maids performance At Lallapalooza this year. Seems Miku was right about the maid costumes!!! CHICAGO SUN-TIMES The Japanese rock act is the quintessential example of not judging a book (or a band) by its cover. Inspired by everyone from Carlos Santana to Deep Purple and Smashing Pumpkins, but looking like demure movie characters, Band-Maid is a total exploration of contrast, and about as shock rock as you can be nowadays - not for the blood and gore of, say, GWAR, but for the immediate hypnosis they impart. - Selena Fragassi ROLLING STONE Japanese Rockers Band-Maid Put Guitar Center Showoffs to Shame There’s a pun to be made about how much Band-Maid ripped, but the Japanese group goes even harder than that. Fluctuating between hard rock, aughts nu-metal, and pop rock, each member of the quintet is a virtuoso in her own right with more than a decade of practice in Band-Maid alone. They lured curious onlookers into the fold when highlights like “Domination” and “Don’t You Tell Me” got huge reactions from the crowd, but it was the bass solo-versus-guitar solo duels mid-song that got the biggest cheers. This is what those guys in Guitar Center think their ridiculous riffing sounds like. Turns out it’s done best, and most effortlessly, by women in black-and-white maid dresses and frilly hair-pieces as they smile ear to ear. -N.C.

[@gaborberkes468]

Nice reaction 👍 They have lot of instrumental track: Onset, Without holding back, Giovanni....But I think they best at the moment: This year Lollapalooza festival and the double songs Dice & HATE Believe Me just fenomenal that performance.

[@MichaelNolen]

YOLO instrumental on the YOLO EP

[@TheApilas]

They drop these instrumentals now and then ❤

[@me262a1]

I read your comment too fast as dropping their instruments and I was thinking "Hey, Only MISA!" LOL

[@TheApilas]

@@me262a1 😄

[@nickr104]

You guys need to see Dice And Hate from, Lollapalooza. They also have another instrumental called Onset. The live of that is awesome! Thanks for reacting to this. Love it!

[@martinlangstrom8036]

Band Maid actually have a fair amount of stellar instrumental songs. 😀 abother epic instrumental song is Onset. You should listen to that one too😁👍 great reaction to a great song

[@fernandoloya6325]

❤Thank you guys for sharing the awesomeness of the Maids ,love the reaction this one was composed and written by the genius Kanamincho Tono -Our beloved lead guitarist like no other, she puts her heart and soul into every riff and lick just like her idol and influencer Carlos Santana ,Keep on Rocking😮

[@joebarrera9741]

Love this BAND ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brunobryant4846]

BAND-MAID when only the best will do, what a fcken band Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

[@chakouyang2545]

About times you guys return back to our favorite band ❤

[@bobespirit2112]

I was thinking they already did this song…hmmm…did they switch channels…?

[@JK-tz6kk]

There are many "White Room" (instrumentals) Band Maid videos that are exclusive to their DVD/Blu Rays. Many of those videos have been reacted to on YT, Po! Btw, I've seen Kanami play this at AfterShock in 2022, first time live in the US. It was good, but a little rough because they were getting used to lives again. I was holding my breathe then. But now she does this song to perfection, i.e., HoB Anaheim.. Looking forward to Yoko-Ari and ramen in 14 days, Po! 🦍🍌

[@DaElfer]

Was glad to see you back with band maid especially this song

[@billyholderman1691]

Great job great music 🎶 nice way to start my work day. From UNITED STATE KENTUCKY 🤘🤘🤘🤘 9:00am

[@rockyetsx70]

Instrumentals, so many good ones. Onset, Don't Be Long, Without Holding Back, Yolo, and then there are a bunch of pirated instrumental versions on KZbin from the DVDs of Giovanni, Domination, Sense, No God, Unleash!, Dice.

[@v-eye-p8444]

saw BAND-MIAD a year ago , great show !

[@JuanSan66]

Masterpiece ❤

[@drvijil]

Good review. FYI, Band Maid has recorded several instrumentals. The more recent “Without Holding Back” and (from the early days) “Onset” are their other instrumentals that you should check out. As things stand, “From Now On” is my favorite…..at least until the Maids release their next instrumental.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

Wasn't sure you guys would make it back ... and wasn't sure you'd make it back to BAND MAID ... so glad to see BOTH!!!

[@thisismadness6962]

Fun reaction. Band Maid beast mode. Shivvverrrrr~~~~! And they finally had the guitars turned up loud enough!

[@kicorse]

Thanks for doing this one. I think it's become my favourite instrumental, at least among studio tracks. Live I'd probably still go for Dawn by Asterism. But there's such an epic quality to "from now on". As impressive as Kanami's guitar playing here is all the little touches she adds in the arrangement.

[@allenhuling598]

One of my absolute favorites from these ladies, fantastic song!! I love what each and every one contributes....but that rhythm section!!!!🤘🤘

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live three times with this MV quality in Tokyo & Kawasaki and dropped my jaw three times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their recent two US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄

[@edwardmcalister8743]

Yes, the Maids are quite extraordinary musicians, but they have something more, they create music that catches the human ear. I'm an older guitar player, but in all my years I have not been able to create music like these ladies. It's almost other-worldly.

[@michaelebert9163]

Seen this song twice live, and it's Epic. My favorite time was still at "Aftershock", the moment they started this song and it was broadcast on all the screens around the festival, you could feel the crowds everywhere moving towards their stage.

[@wargrumnz3072]

Holy hell... I had not realised that. I got myself set up in front of their stage early 🤣. All I can say about that set is that 30 minutes was NOT long enough. So awesome.

[@Tribaldragon1977-o4p]

This instrumental is DOPE 😂😂😂 Lots of things ongoing and never get bored. This is a masterpiece ❤❤❤

[@philipcable437]

80% of Band-Maid at 95% = Awesome!!!!!

[@raulvillasenor9360]

Band maid is the best band of instrumental Rock, and The Warning is the best band of hits and vocals of Rock, both are killers 🤘😎👌

[@me262a1]

It's like four great session musicians got together and the guy runnin' the board said gimme something to set your levels.

[@BillHallisey]

When I say they are best live, I suggest you check out their performance at this summer's Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago. During their one hour performance that day two songs stood out. There is a two song clip on KZbin (It's not blocked) of "Dice/Hate?" that has gone totally viral. During "Dice" there are sols by Misa, the bassist, and Kanami, the lead guitarist, but during the interlude between "Dice" and "Hate?", Akane, the drummer, kept pounding the drums and made a seamless transition into "Hate?". During "Hate?" there is an epic call and respond duel betweem Misa and Kanami that went on for a while. IT'S AWESOME!!!!!

[@topographic1973ify]

Absolutely.

[@ALAN_COX]

That guitar and bass duel at Lollapalooza was epic! The camera and video editing was less than stellar though.

[@topographic1973ify]

@@ALAN_COX Yeah, the camera work sucked but at least a person got to see Misa Misa Misa wailing away for a little bit. Kanami is a crazy woman when she plays, I love it.

[@jojoleaf2112]

It sounds like theme music for an action movie where the hero just triumphed over the bad guy. ANd Band Maid has a whole series of instrumental videos. Check out Instrumental Maid, I think?

[@markbaker8255]

I was fortunate enough to see them play this live back to back with ONSET in Houston Texas 2022....CHECK OUT ONSET

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Hey guys....love the channel.....would really enjoy hearing your reaction to Band Maid's song Moratorium Live...I think you will both enjoy it. It's an often over looked song and this is the heavier side of them with will be up your alley !!!!! Also their new release Shambles is great too but there are a lot of reviews on that song already.

[@chrisegbertky]

What a runaway train of a song!

[@peterdaniels7287]

The instrumental "Onset" also has a live version which is awesome!

[@stephenriggs8177]

Other awesome Band-Maid instrumentals include Onset and Without Holding Back. Band-Maid instrumentals showcase the members' musicianship, but they're still songs, with melody and a purposeful progression.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

You guys gotta check out their songs: Bubble, Onset & Take Mer Higher (live) Take Me Higher is sadly not on their channel, but can find it on vidli

[@joebarrera9741]

Konami is Phenomenal as a Writer Guitarist and Player

[@Gavrev]

Another ONSET! hehe.. love it.

[@k3w1b3an5]

Kanami is the greatest rock music composer on the planet.

[@tcntad87]

Misa the barefoot assassin, striking without fear and with full force she's a master😊

[@billb.5183]

It was nice that Kanami finally got a little selfish and really took the lead on this one. It was still a group effort, but she was able to show off a bit. I like the short hair Sharlene. Very cute style. 😀

[@silentgamer733]

Hi Guys. Have you ever checked out Songs of the Ocean from Ayreon? It is a great live performance. Thumbs up from Cape Town!!!!!

[@BillHallisey]

Thanks!

[@BillHallisey]

Thanks Guys! Every time I hear Band Maid, I'm happy. I've seen them twice live and I am saving money to see them again. I hope the both of you get the opportunity to see them live. Everyone says Band Maid is best performing live and I agree 100%. They are incredible musicians and the world needs to see more of them.

[@ALAN_COX]

I am surprised that you two were not aware of any instrumentals by Band-Maid. They have several and they use them live to give Saiki a break from singing. A couple of them that you should check out are Onset and Without Holding Back. Try the live version of Onset. You won't be disappointed. BTW... Love your reactions! Keep them coming!

[@wargrumnz3072]

🤣 oh my... you guys have been checking out bandmaid for a loooong while now. I'm shocked you've never seen any of their instrumentals before now. They have some real doozys. Onset (live), Without Holding Back, and Don't Be Long are all great. Check em out. You'll love em. They all have completely different feels too. Great reaction.

[@blucehee40]

BAND-MAID、よろしく！😉😉

[@VegetaRabbit]

During concerts they use instrumentals to give their lead singer a break.

[@markbaker8255]

They have done multiple instrumentals..even of old songs like DICE, DOMINATION etc...but have released several instrumentals.

[@660dohcnk]

Nice and Thanks!!

[@misterguanoman]

I make exactly the same noises during that bass solo.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

They have Four (4) instrumental tracks. Their first Instrumental is "Onset" it was originally written by Kanami for live performances only, not included on any album.. If you want to see it on KZbin it's a live performance recording you need to watch... but that live video became so popular on KZbin they have decided to include the other instrumentals as extra tracks on their albums going forward.

[@sugaanessena3143]

Kanami🥰took the vocals in her own hands on this one. And this is not even their best instrumental (imho). Try the "White Rooms" if you find them. There are 9 of them.

[@jasonmartin9469]

Someone asks.."What type of music do They play? Answer .....Band-Maid.

[@maurograziati3768]

great reaction.....i suggest SHAMBLES new song band maid

[@bruceveary1758]

Reactor, 2016: "C'mon, they're not playing their own instruments?!" Oh by jingo, I believe that they are!

[@skrrytch]

Did you reacted to "Onset" already? Thats my recommendation otherwise 🥰 A very atmospheric song with one of the best short solos from Misa ... IMHO

[@christopherrmcarter1809]

Hey you two. I notice you disappeared from my feed for a month or two and just appeared again tonight. I'm sure you didn't block me for telling you I don't like Nemophela😊. Glad you are back with Band Maid.😊

[@keimahane]

MISA, MISA, MISA...!!

[@nathanchase1161]

That song with the guy in the blue one'z played is a Britney spears song but loved the change up in the song very kewl..

[@scottfield5849]

🤘😎👍

[@AK-tv6bo]

これぞhard rock、メイド服を舐めてはいけません。。

[@HG-kr5dc]

BAND-MAID Newsong Shambles & Live at Lollapalooza 2023 DAICE&HATE?

[@svilenp]

👍👍

[@zabriabubakar5982]

NEMOPHILA new live video songs Change The World, ZEN, Seize The Fate, cover songs SUGAR(SOAD), Sic(SLIP KNOT), Stuck(LIMP BIZKIT), Master Of Puppets(METALLICA)..

[@jackhuffman9313]

I’d like to see y’all do a reaction from the mike curb congregation my worrrrrrd

More instrumental BAND-MAID??..... of course ... just look for ONSET and WITHOUT HOLDING BACK .... 🙂

[@DoctorChange106]

WOWSER

[@鍋-t1m]

Hello, if you like it better than Japan, please listen to this. BAND MAID Without Holding Back

[@reesereese2524]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@topographic1973ify]

If you like instrumentals watch WITHOUT HOLDING BACK or ONSET. They'll both get your toe tapping.

[@herbpoints]

✨🥰🤘

[@rRobR]

I swear to god Kanami must sleep with her PRS, its like its a part of her, dont know many bands that could or would release an instrumental as a single, but its band-maid doing band-maid things, nuff said

[@wolfscoat6207]

If you like instrumental, you should defnitely try ASTERISM. 3 piece band and this guiztar, bass and drums are awesome. I would suggest Unravel ( from Tokyo Ghoul ) or Church. Really never heard something like this before from such young guys. Hal-Ca was about 16 ( and younger ) when she played guitar in a quality which not many can do.

[@SongsandThongs]

Thank you, we've actually reacted to Asterism on our live streams a few times.

[@wolfscoat6207]

@@SongsandThongs oh, I didn't watch reactions a long time and missed it, sorry.

[@roumiaou]

But WHAT did you specifically like about this composition ?????? (Also, Akane wasn't just here for show) Sadly once again it was short & without post hearing reaction) (we knew you'd like it but, WHY ? What stands out for you ?) 😞

[@outwest1014]

How about somebody new - Rolling Quartz "Fearless" They are Korean (and Not Kpop)!! You'll love the singer.

[@SongsandThongs]

We actually reacted to Rolling Quartz - Azalea in one of our livestreams and had to snip it out as a standalone because it was phenomenal (the video will be uploaded here soon). We do have a few other Rolling Quartz tracks to react to as well

[@outwest1014]

@@SongsandThongsI am waiting on "Pins and Needles". Add "Fearless"" it maybe their best original song yet.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

It absolutely kills me how you will never give Kanami's guitar playing any credit. I know your the greatest guitar player in the world...but cmon ....she absolutely shreds in this and not one freckin mention !!!!!!