First time hearing BAND-MAID - ONSET (LIVE) REACTION

[@dexterplant778]

At 61 yrs old I've seen a lot of incredible rock bands in my lifetime, some so iconic that they're music is still quite relevant today, having said that, I have never been as emotionally moved by a band's music before I heard Band Maid, this group of artists have single bandedly helped rescue me from being banished to a music desert 🏜️ that was 30 year's, I believe that 30 40 50 yrs from now people will still see Band Maid as relevant, like we see band's such as the Beatles, or Led Zeppelin etc.. now. That's my experience with this band and I'm sticking to it.

[@ThouDailyBlab]

56 and feel the exact same way. Almost sold my stereo amp - now i got speakers and the neighbors learn japanese....lol

[@spupydo]

The song you reacted before was Thrill. New Beginning is the album's name where the song is included.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! yea that beautiful crunch in the left ear is the "Little Pigeon that COULD"

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I love your little quote at the end.🥲

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@GaryHolloway-810 i thought it VERY fitting if your going for the PR job maybe I could help with the promo stuff, I'll try and MISA keep MISA my bias out MISA! of it

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Thx Dave that'd be great. I'm too busy with Mincho at tennis, building up her muscles for the next album. Your Barefoot Assassin is safe....ish.😁

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Band-Maid always brings an ONSET of love, appreciation and happiness to their viewers. Why? Because they're so damn good -- good-natured, good-hearted, good-looking, and beyond good as writers, players and performers. Wow, right?! Thx, Sweeny!

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best live Rock band on Earth. Think that's everything covered.

[@RahimRahmat]

Ah! The song that made me become a fan - Onset! This made me change my perspective of them from "they're good and their songs are sonically pleasing" to "everyone of them is a master (despite them claiming to be maids....) and they deserve my utmost respect!".

[@zer0tzer0]

If you like Kanami's tapping check out their Music Video for the song 'Blooming'. But if you're a Metal guy check out the Music Video for their heaviest more Metal influenced song, 'Rinne'.

[@chuckvelten5337]

Domination, Freedom, Play and Choose Me from the February 14 TH 2020 concert in Japan. Music videos from them worth checking out are. Their first Thrill, then Real Existence, Alone, Don't Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Daydreaming, Bubble and Endless Story. Band Maid since 2013. Making rock and roll great again !

[@grantnealon5101]

Nice reaction .. 10 out of 10... Does it for me... Best band on the planet.. Choose anything from them... You won't be dissapointed... Try Take me higher, Play, Dice or Turn me on.. Or Manners and black hole, or Rinne, or freedom, or Domination.. Hell choose anything, they are all smokin hot.. Do the lives that is where they really shine.. Enjoy the ride.. Best wishes from France..

[@jodaman1519]

For 2 months I've been listening to them...I simply cant stop...Thanks to them I will be buying my first albums in way over a decade...you don't mind paying for an album when its full of great music like theirs...Whats amazing is one song can be 3 genres..From Hard Rock to Punk Or Metal..but the one thing that always remains the same about them is they are FUN!! Can not say enough great things about them..Just a Perfect Band..Cant wait for them to come to NY.. Rock on Maidiacs!!!!

[@avader5]

Happy Birthday 🎂 Kanami, lead guitarist of Band-Maid! We love 💘 your music 🎶 here in Silicon Valley! You are like Mozart 🎹!

[@gregs_music_corner]

Domination live. It's the only answer

[@Puyax01]

Fun fact about Miku(founder, rhythm guitar, backup vocals and ocasional leads, lyricist) She learn to play the guitar while keeping the backing vocals duties and also full vocal leads while playing guitar. Now that's impressive

[@ThouDailyBlab]

Learned guitar in front of the fans. Not easy to do...

[@Puyax01]

@@ThouDailyBlab that's determination

[@elenag151]

Love this band !!! Thank you 😊

[@COTTERO]

"New biginning" is the mini - album "Thrill" is the song 😉

[@Toobeegort]

If you want to listen to the first song they wrote as a band it's "Alone" MV, and for a first song it's amazing.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Simply put...the best live rock band of the past 30 years or more.

[@nem447]

They are an organically formed band, but they had a lot off interference from their original label. These girls have been writing their own material and doing _Band Maid_ things for many years now! They skillfully play an eclectic mix of genres but always with that Hard Rock base. Doesn't matter which one is next....surprise us!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

💯% true 🤙🏼

[@GaryHolloway-810]

On set or off set BAND-MAID are alway set to deliver the most awesome Hard Rock music :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Best Hard Rock band in the world 🌎right now. 🤙🏼

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Absolutely right. I left a comment on Tom Tuffnuts channel on a reaction that had nothing to do with B-M that said he only reacted to 2 B-M songs & could he please do "Domination" live. he said it's coming soon.Yay. 🥺 This emoji face might have had something to do with it. Lol

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 hmmmm...🤔🤔🤔 maybe, lol 🤙🏼

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 gn from So Cal 😴💤

[@cius2112]

Miku was originally supposed to sing lead but she felt they needed a more powerful singer, so they got Saiki. She then basically volunteered to learn guitar.

[@illonaj4359]

🔥Band Maid always blows my mind, the visual affects are cool, the sound was 10 out of 10. This band is a breath of fresh air. Great choice. Thanks mate. 🤘🔥✌love ya show bro 😉

[@scuppernog1]

"Dice" and "Freedom" are a couple of my favorites. Also highly recommend the official video for "Warning", it's a banger !

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Domination, Play, Manners, Puzzle & Bubble.These 5 songs are always in my top 30.❤😎🎸👌

[@themcusbleedingedge]

Always really enjoy seeing any reactor take on Band Maid " Onset". Songs like this, one of their instrumentals, really make me think about what this band is going to be capable of when they do another decade together, which I truly believe they all will, and reach their mid to late 30's and really become if anything possibly more creative? I am sure at least one of my fellow Maidiacs understands where I am going with that, so nuff said. Shit, I probably know at least 15 different fans of the Maids who are in this comment section with me, and I bet all of them have nothing but kind, and appreciative things to say about this fine gentleman's reaction, it's good to be a member of the Band Maid fandom folks. Great job covering Onset my friend, it's been a minute since you did this reaction and I genuinely hope you are doing well and I am jeff, good to meet you.

[@phaeron]

Will the human ever reach perfection? No! ... But these ladies are damn close to it! :) Greatness personified. And not just in one or two, but all five of them! _____________________ 【 Our rock never dies ever. Forever! 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊

[@allanmoger1838]

Domination live. It will give you a little bit of everything Band-Maid including Saiki, who has become a terrific vocalist. There's a subtitled version somewhere for an added bonus of understanding the song. ;)

[@bobespirit2112]

They definitely have harder, pure metal songs - their heaviest songs tend to be album tracks and not get a MV but you can get them on YT Music, Spotify, etc - or start buying the albums as most Maidiac’s do. But as others say, they play a width genre of rock music. Some will say watch live but I enjoy MV, then seeing the song live - maybe switch it up but I’d definitely recommend not ignoring the music videos, they are excellent. Long list of truly great songs- - Domination - MV - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7bdqiHjbl7i7c Domination- live - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k - Real Existence - MV - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4XOeaOslrRjb8U - Manners - MV - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3e6poCulNWefpY - Choose Me - MV - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4use2Wse92ob7s - Don’t Let Me Down - live is excellent with dueling guitar and bass - The Dragon Cries - MV - great video - all English language song - done with David Bowie producer - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZyonKOlnNige5I - Moratorium - live - Real Existence- live - Warning - MV and live - new song - killer - Different - theme to Anime - Play - live - 2 versions - I think Shibuya is better- shows Miku’s rhythm guitar skills better - Glory -underrated gem imho - YOLO - Alone - Blooming - MV - have to do MV - super high musical IQ and virtuoso song - The Non-Fiction Days - Before Yesterday Some lighter songs - Bubble - Daydreaming - Wonderland - live - an incredible vocal performance by Saiki and maybe their most high musical IQ arrangement - About Us - song to fans during pandemic - Endless Story - Page And the list goes on…

[@JuanSan66]

Onset is a good song to appreciate their musicianship. They are HUGE on stage. However, it is very likely that their most outstanding ability is the songwriting. In that field they are unbeatable. It will probably take you a little longer to realize how intricate their music becomesbut it really worths it. Oh, and they are masters in each of the styles of rock music (funk, hard, metal, soft, jazz ...) especially mixing them. Great job!. Thank you.

[@waynebenedict5785]

Onset is an epic instrumental song and really highlights Band Maid's musical excellence! This song is affectionally known as "Saiki pee break", btw! This is inserted to give the lead singer a vocal break. Domination, Play and Freedom, live, are a must watch/listen! Band Maid doing Band Maid things, that covers it!

[@AntonioMellor]

When Miku agreed to hold the guitar for looks, Akane (The drummer) insisted Miku learn to play it. From interviews I have read, Miku didn't like playing the guitar at first but worked at it. Then Miku acquired her first Zemaitis guitar and realized the guitar deserved to be played by some one who could really play it, so she got serious about learning and practicing. Now Miku can't imagine going a day with playing guitar.

[@waynebenedict5785]

Not to mention she now has a Zemaitis signature guitar, "Flappy Pigeon"! Pretty cool! The Small Pigeon works very hard for the band!

[@himbo754]

That was the instrumental break for the singer to rest her voice. You'll see more of the drummer in Freedom (Live). And a bit more of the rhythm (and always the lead) in Domination (Live).

[@SocialNetwooky]

hmm ... I don't remember Miku's short solo being that low in the mix. Anyway, as you've noticed this was an instrumental .. so now you only need to check out some clips of the Live At Line Cube Shibuya show, to see how well Saiki controls the crowd (and how awesome her voice is now). So yeah... the usual suspects : Domination, Play (has a nice extended intro, in which you can actually see and hear how far Miku, the rhythm G./2nd Vocals has come in her Guitar Learning Journey), Choose Me (was featured prominently in Netflix's movie KATE), Freedom (includes a short but sweet drum solo) ... They are great in studio recordings/MVs, but they just light up live, especially if they have a crowd to feed from.

[@firebirdguy3151]

You are going to LOVE this band! Band-Maid: Domination next

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 It would be in your best interest that you react to the following Live videos: Domination, Play, Freedom, Real Existence, Manners/Black Hole, No God, Warning, After Life, Cross and Different. Many of the Band-Maidiacs or Maidiacs might agree 😉 🤙🏼

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Hmm let me see 🤔🤨😯, oh no Curtis you left off "Cross". I know it's a simpler song but it stopped the Awesomometer reaching 150 by 1% :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 it's on my list 😉

[@lurkmerchant]

Now you know how their instrumental sounds, you can pay more attention to details in their composition. Great reaction. For next bandmaid song, play live or secret my lips, don't you tell me could be a good choice, too. There are plenty more that you should check out. But for now let's see what other fans say...cheers!

[@michaelbailey6980]

Check out their music video "Warning!"

[@dahnawa1957]

Band Maid delivering another rock n roll beating on the senses 🔥🔥

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Great and thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。I am a big BABYMETAL fan and a newbie fan of Band-Maid. I found a good article about Kanami and Miku in a Japanese magazine "Headbang" vol. 28 issued in Jan. this year, 3 years after this video filmed in 2018. Kanami answered in an interview and spoke highly of Miku's current skill as (1) faster palm mute than Kanami's (2) powerful strumming (3) ability to play with complicated tension chords. Miku has been an excellent singer and now she is also a skilled instrumentalist. I admire her talent, efforts and cutesy. (I love Su & Moa most though 😄 )

[@SweenyTV]

Thanks for watching and having that passion for good music, like myself!!

[@TreadheadA1]

Great comment! Of course that last (comment) saved from the wrath of the Fox God, lol! While Babymetal will always be first, Band-Maid is like 1st place and a half with Atarashii Gakko pulling a close 2nd spot. It is crazy how much and how fast Miku has progressed but, it is to be expected considering her drive and a Sensei like Kanamincho!

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

@@TreadheadA1 Thanks. I secretly bought a blu-ray disc of "ONLINE OKU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021)" and enjoyed it watching my back (The Fox God may be standing behind me😄) . Then, ta-dah!!! The "10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - The One Complete Edition" has just arrived this afternoon (4 pm Sep. 28, Japan time). I am going to unbox it this evening 💛。 Two BMs keep me happy.

[@TreadheadA1]

@@flugelhornoldman1362 Sweet! I bought the same Online Oku-ji as well as the box set of Unseen World plus World Domination digital edition. Got my shipping notice yesterday for my The One Limited Edition. Still jealous you got the complete edition, lol! The two BM's are great!

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

@@TreadheadA1 Oh! We should not forget the 3rd BM. Band-Maiko. Where are they? 😄

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Special Guest Appearance: Tiny Hat-san

[@Space_Ranger]

Hard rock core with layers of everything else. I think because Miku was working with Konami, MIsa, Akane, her playing could only get good fast! She said Konami (lead) taught her and is still learning. She's also a great singer who compliments Saiki's singing really well.

[@waynebenedict5785]

Kanami likes and prefers to be called Mincho, btw.

[@Space_Ranger]

@@waynebenedict5785 I think I heard that, but it's confusing for new people.

[@_JimS]

Stay with them, they never disappoint...

[@garykeeling2275]

Miku has come a long way as a rhythm guitarist, and Kanami (who has been teaching Miku) has said that Miku is nearly ready to take some lead solos!

[@K.H.D710]

Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid song again! After their fist self made song "Alone" in 2016, almost all songs have been written by them. They cover a wide range of genre. I suggest you to check "Manners and Black Hole" video (2 songs for 1 video) and "Daydreaming". Enjoy your happy Band-Maid journey, PO (P_O)🕊💕

[@tommyjohnson9175]

I suggest live.. "Play" or "Real Existence" or "Domination" for a few live to start you off.. If your into the music videos, then There is songs like "Dice" or Blooming" or a real cool old school groove rock vibe song off their latest album called "Manners"...

[@haggaisimon7748]

The best songs were taken down from YT. I’m talking about Puzzle and Moratorium. You may find them elsewhere, strongly recommend.

[@FullTexanEffect]

I didn't see it mentioned below, but, Band-Maid pans the guitars as you see them on stage. So Kanami is to the right, and Miku is to the left. 👍 There is so much ear candy with these ladies, it's unreal. A lot of people just focus in on Kanami and her solos or Akane, and they miss MISA doing a bass solo *during* Kanami's solo or Miku doing Miku things. 1 listen is not enough, and 1 million is is a great start. 🤪

[@saikisfang9339]

You have discovered the Band-Maid Genre. Is it Rock? or Hard Rock? or Metal? or Jazz? or Punk? It is all, but none of them. It is Band-Maid.

[@brokhairul8186]

Amazing, they are real musician

[@wayneking5081]

Just from their KZbin sight you could do a song a week for about 18 months or more. The song Manners has a good video but the official live version has a bass solo in the intro

[@joeking6763]

MIKU may not have known how to play the guitar at the beginning - What she did know was how to build an absolutely fantastic rock band from scratch. She knew what she wanted and went for it. She had to convince the record company - the band members (SAIKI was tricked into joining) - and the audience and she did it. THRILL was supposed to be an acoustic song. She had KANAMI rock it up. MIKU is the main cheerleader for the band (the others do participate but not to the level that MIKU does) and writes the lyrics to the music (fantastically written) by KANAMI and the rest of the band. MIKU as a manager delegates to the proper members the parts that they are best at. Then add into this the fact that MIKU was aware that her voice was not "acceptable" as the lead singer and went after a lead singer. Then decided that she should learn the guitar as well. KANAMI, as her instructor, has stated that MIKU is coming along nicely as she must also focus on singing while playing. MIKU knows what she is doing. Way back in the early years of BAND MAID when they were struggling to be recognized MIKU knew. She is quoted at one concert saying "please remember just the name". In the video of AFTER LIFE at the very beginning of it you see MIKU's picture on the wall of the maid cafe. This is Miku's page from when she worked at the cafe www.cafe-athome.com/maid-blog/maid/himawari And by the cafe, I mean that very cafe. All of the members of the band are great no question. Just remember that it was MIKU's vision from the start. Thank you MIKU for persevering! Thank you BAND MAID for being an inspiration to so many of us.

[@jaynagerber7474]

I'll just make one minor correction: Saiki wasn't tricked into joining the group (she did go through a proper audition/application process, after all); she was, however, tricked into wearing the maid outfit (as she has said, she wouldn't have joined if she knew beforehand...although this might just be a tongue-in-cheek answer by her😁), as she was just told by Miku that they would be wearing pretty outfits.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Each song has a different genre sound quality to it. Not knowing what the next one will sound like is all part of there appeal. Some could say the same of a Gary Hollaway comment. Or is that a bit to much?

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

no no that's spot on

[@ThouDailyBlab]

Hard Rock with metal bits.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Bro, check also another all female Japanese Metal Band NEMOPHILA - songs Dissension, Raitei(Thunder) HANABIE - song We Love Sweets (Japanese Jinjer)

[@packerjip9665]

Time is coming for Band Maid to bring out new material. If you do like the two songs you have reviewed, you may want to quicken the reactions of BM's earlier songs, if you have the time.

[@muto4055]

Try "The dragons Cry's" witch had not much popular than their other songs and less reacting to it.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Only a 10 out of 10? Hahaha, thanks for giving my favorite band another go at it. Yeah, their live videos blow their studio recordings out of the water

[@SweenyTV]

No problem!

[@starocean6013]

The album is new beginnings the song thrill just to set you straight also they have grown way more now

[@4thArmoredVet]

Great reaction🤘Please listen to ‘Freedom” LIVE. Awesome drum solo in that one. P.S. Most everything they do is awesome 😎

[@ichichu]

I would say your next one should be either Domination or Play.

[@ichichu]

If you watch Play, you will see Miku’s skills even more on the rhythm guitar.

[@paulpetersen879]

You can really hear Miku (rhythm guitar) coming over the top when Kanami is tapping. She has become an exceptional player in a short amount of time.

[@jefffromchicago6321]

MISA the bassist is famous for palming her pick to slap. Close up at 4:13 in your reaction.

[@paulpetersen879]

Misa, the barefoot assassin crushing the bass!

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

……………………….Akane!! Try black hole

[@southpaw7426]

These ladies are all accomplished musicians and whoever came up with that comment might have had an ax to grind.

[@stephenkalisz6495]

miku, ryhthm guitar, has come along way since then. a couple of faster songs to listen to are, different, and then black hole live. blackhole is paired with manners live. two totally different styles but i think you'll like them.

[@stevenclark7600]

Great reaction,you have done an early song,and a mid song,now do the new song,just released on YT,its called,sense,you will see what the band has become,from there first song to this,truly awesome.

[@soro31337]

🤘😁🤘

[@malouvalenton]

🙋🏻‍♀️🇵🇭🇺🇸💙 how are you sweeny! It’s been a while..

[@SweenyTV]

Good, you?

[@craigfenson]

so you've now heard onslaught.

[@tttxttt_5790]

イタリアの70年代～バンド、GOBLIN　っぽい雰囲気があります。

[@SweenyTV]

ゴブリンのことは聞いたことがありません

[@lendrak]

If you like instrumentals, give asterism a listen, a 3 piece instrumental from Japan. I would recommend Dawn (kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWwqHx5ibRoeMk), although just about anything by them would work. Super talented.