The Lion Reacts To Band Maid Puzzle (Official Live Video)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

BAND-MAID are 5 individual Puzzle pieces that fit together to make the perfect picture :)

[@TheLionsReaction]

I am excited to find them all!

[@sugaanessena3143]

Funny thing is it doesn't matter if it's one, two, three or five pieces, it's still a perfect picture. The Lion will see that in the next video.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@sugaanessena3143 Oh he will, & it's not often you get to here kanami vocals clearly :)

[@sugaanessena3143]

@@GaryHolloway-810 That's why I tear up every time I hear it

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@sugaanessena3143 Yeah damn those onion ninjas.🥲

[@BillHallisey]

Band-Maid can rock you, sock you, and then make you cry!!!!!

[@TheLionsReaction]

They are amazing for sure

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Too right they can :)

[@brunobryant4846]

Yep the only band I know who can punch harder than Mike Tyson on his best day and still turn you into a pet store puppy going pick me, one of the best things to ever happen to the musical world 👍🍻

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Top tier Band Maid here!

[@TheLionsReaction]

Absolutely, I think all Band-Maid is Top Tier

[@Davey-Boyd]

The song is about falling in love with a married man and all the deceit and lies that entails. She mentions the small things he leaves at her home and "I don't care what number I am". The rock version is sang with bitterness and resentment, like an argument, while the acoustic is sang with heartbreak and despair. It's heartbreakingly beautiful. In my humble opinion both are masterpieces of composition and execution.

[@TheLionsReaction]

Damn, well that explains a lot of the feeling behind the song

[@emeryharrison9325]

Nice, Puzzle is one of 130 of my favorites from Band-Maid . How about From Now On , one of their instrumental pieces.😁

[@RogerChance5309]

🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️

[@TheLionsReaction]

You know it brother!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Roger you got to keep me updated when you're getting close to 200 cos some reactors aren't saying who recommended songs :(

[@k3w1b3an5]

Paul Reid Smith handed Kanami her Signature model PRS last month. Only Japanese musician to have one. She has quite a collection of them now including a custom private stock which costs some crazy money.

[@TheLionsReaction]

That would be cool to get it from Paul Himself!

[@mikewilbur5219]

@@TheLionsReaction s. thy made only 200 guitars sold for $6,000 and sold out in less the 30 minutes

[@stevekane4922]

Only woman as far as I know

[@rRobR]

@@stevekane4922 Absolutely, first Japanese artist and first woman, quite an honor for our Mincho !!

[@daft73games]

*Puzzle!* 🤩🥳🤯

[@TheLionsReaction]

By popular request

[@philbrowning1187]

This is such a great song that highlights the versatility of Band-Maid. It’s a really difficult one for Saiki to sing, but she does it brilliantly. Miku’s backing vocals are superb too.

[@DaElfer]

This, moratorium and awkward are the three best composed songs on that album

[@TheLionsReaction]

Moratorium is comming soon

[@normanweaver7935]

@@TheLionsReaction When you consider that it was, essentially, their debut album as songwriters, the mind fairly boggles at the quantity of quality. "Just Bring It" is a stunningly good record, and deserves to be heard. I'll add a shoutout for "you." too, as it's a favourite of mine

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

Masterpiece Po

[@alskiindy]

This one is still my favorite over all the new releases.

[@TheLionsReaction]

I loved every second of it too

[@polskabob359]

Breathe saiki Breathe

[@TheLionsReaction]

Haha Right

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Angels don't require oxygen

[@rRobR]

Her use of snatch breath is amazing, such a well rounded vocalist

[@evgrang995]

Saiki Maji Tenshi

[@sceif]

Masterpiece of composition and performance. It's a song from the viewpoint of a mistress, in love with a married man and all the negative that entails but yet can't deny that she still loves him.

[@TheLionsReaction]

This is clearly a heaven sent masterpiece

[@greylocke100]

@@TheLionsReaction As you have found out by now, the acoustic is a gut wrenching emotional journey of a woman in pain. In this version she is spitting her defiance at the situation, in the acoustic, she is lamenting her loss and heartbreak.

[@ichichu]

Thanks for this one and the next! Band-Maid simply rocks!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@TomClark-Futoura]

It's a complete PUZZLE to me why the entire rock world aren't (yet) solid Band-Maid Fans! Is there some language / cultural / sexist chauvinism going on? Is it just incompetent marketing? Is there NO GOD to give some justice where justice is due? ;-) Luckily for them, Band-Maid continues to accelerate in creative song writing, performance, and sold-out shows worldwide.🤘🎀🤘Thx Band-Maid fans, Maidiacs, and 🦁

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Puzzle is the story of a woman hopelessly in love with a married man. 😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@TheLionsReaction]

Damn, thats where all the emotion comes from

[@lonniekramlich6241]

@@TheLionsReaction The acoustic version is where the emotion really comes across.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃🤙🏽

[@bandmaidfanATL]

🕊️🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩

[@TheLionsReaction]

Right there with you

[@mikewilbur5219]

DON'T YOU TELL ME live check it out

[@geoffb5]

This version rocks, the acoustic is sublime as you will see.

[@sugaanessena3143]

💜💛❤💙💚 Perfection!!!!!

[@TheLionsReaction]

Absolutely, as with all their music so far

[@waynebenedict4609]

Band-Maid is a great studio band but they truly excel live! I've seen them four times live and can back that statement up!

[@TheLionsReaction]

That is the hallmark of a truely great rock band, They always excel in front of there fans

[@waynebenedict5785]

@@TheLionsReaction Couldn't agree more!

[@Rappfeff5]

Good one Lion. Glad to see your LP is plugged in and ready to rock!

[@roumiaou]

To me it's Influencer ! 🙂(right now)

[@TheLionsReaction]

Influencer will be up soon for sure

[@PaulEngineer]

Five Maids in a band Gifts of nature, soaring sounds Puzzle pieces fit (Band haiku #32)

[@G-man_810]

The acoustic version has a completely different vibe. You will see a connection between Saiki and Kanami that can’t be denied! 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!

[@TheLionsReaction]

It absolutely does! I have that version coming tomorrow!

[@mac3jp]

There are a lot of good bands other Band-Maid and Lovebites in Japan. So please listen Gacharic Spin/Doll$Boxx, Nemophila, East of Eden, Hagane and legendary Show-ya. They are all female rock/metal band too.

[@dregeye]

Greetings & welcome to this ever-growing & well-deserved fanbase for LOVEBITES ! Noticing your recent reactions to Band-Maid, seems appropriate to mention that LOVEBITES drummer Haruna & guitarist Midori posted this morning pictures & story of their having a meal with Akane, drummer for Band-Maid! There is a camaraderie among Japanese musicians that I admire greatly. Cooperation & collaboration is common. Likely some redundant info but ... below nickname list are suggestions. (style) "Title/Name": link Haruna "little BIG Engine" drums 🧡 (4'9"; 1.45m) Asami "The One & Only Voice" vocals/piano ❤ (4'10"; 1.47m) Midori "Crazy Shredder" guitar 💚 (4'11"; 1.5m) Miyako "The Golden Touch" guitar/piano 💙 (5'2"; 1.58m) Fami - "Shining Fingers" bass 💗 (5'2"; 1.58m) begin 08/2022 all studio & LIVE performances 2016 - 2021: Miho "Natural Born Head-Banger" bass 💜 (5'1"; 1.55m) nicknames chosen by the band themselves (rock>piano/acoustic/ballet>Metal) "A Frozen Serenade" [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbNf2qads1npc0 (slow/heavy/sassy) "Dancing With The Devil" 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHIqn6vfdB0eNU ("twin-solo" extravaganza) "Nameless Warrior" [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIrVp6iDaseXqZY (piano/ballad>prog) "Edge Of The World" 2020 [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vNqYCgd9Sjbdk (thrash>most serene>thrash) "Break The Wall" 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6m6Z5uwpZ2IfM0 ('80s synth rock & humor) "Spellbound" 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprdmZ1sfJ11gsU (power-ballad): "Epilogue" 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHqke4x4qtp-fa8 (my anthem for life!) "Bravehearted" LIVE 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5KupYWDnriZg6s ^ written by "little BIG Engine" drummer Haruna (embedded lyrics) ^ (LIVE segued trio) "The Apocalypse>M.D.O.>Don't Bite The Dust": kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqWlfWOHbJlnrqM all above links are from LIVE videos from their Blu-rays (they have 8) "Soul Defender" lyric-MV 2024: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2qomeVpb52fbc ('prog' audio/mood-visuals) "Paranoia>Dystopia Symphony" [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6aTf6qfeJZrr5I ^ written, recorded & released during c0v!d era accompanied by "Glory To The World" MV [cc] lyrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6itpXdojaqLfpY >For a pair of performances, same song, first, full band LIVE, Miyako (music) Asami (lyrics): "Addicted" LIVE 2020 [cc] lyrics (slight boost to Haruna's drums) second, Miyako's solo piano arrangement of "Addicted" from her 2023 EP "Etude Op.23" kzbin.info/aero/PLnnv1S968oGl2rrYGQuMW7vkh_eida3tk Miyako's EP "Etude Op.23" is her solo piano arrangements of 1. Battery [Hetfield-Ulrich/Metallica] 2. Far Beyond The Sun [Yngwie Malmsteen] 3. Eagle Fly Free [Weikath/Helloween] 4. The Loner [Middleton-Gary Moore] 5. Burn [Blackmore-Coverdale-Lord-Paice/Deep Purple] 6. Addicted [Miyako Watanabe/LOVEBITES] "Etude Op.23" kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_le54CEm_zfNqTswZzSuEwQY7pF2cgh10Q 🐺 dreg👁

[@TheLionsReaction]

Yep