BAND-MAID / Screaming REACTION | Metal Musician Reacts

[@TheChampOfMedium]

Yo my dudes, thanks to Kibs there's also a reaction to the Band-Maiko version of Screaming on my Patreon too. www.patreon.com/thechampofmedium

[@goodsong6732]

If you realy want to know their process of songwriting here an interview with the band. I saw this just posted by Tom Clark From Interview with Miku Kobato and Kanami on Headbang vol. 28 (2020-12-21) - Did you make use of it for your future production activities as well as reviewing your past? Kobato: We made use of it, po, don’t we? Our equipment, right? Kanami: Yes, we bought new equipment on this occasion, such as new audio interfaces and speakers. Mics too. Kobato: Right. In order to make more complete demos at home, we each bought a new computer, and in my case I bought a better mic to record vocal demos, po. - It seems all of you can use DAW. Kanami: In my case, I write songs almost entirely on my computer. After that, I send data to my bandmates to let them arrange it. - You know, there are usually some members who are not good at things like that in a band. Kanami: Sure, there is (laughter). I teach her. Kobato: We taught each other quite a bit during that period, po. Kanami: Such as how to program the drums. Like, “The drums are like this, so it’ll be interesting to write a phrase like this”. I taught her how to program it while sharing the screen. - So Akane-san wasn’t good at it (laughter). You Band-Maid have dense rhythm patterns and quite complicated drums and bass lines. Do you decide phrases and arrangements like that by exchanging data? Kanami: Basically I’m the one who programs the drums, but I decide them only roughly, and it’s up to Akane about habitual movements and details. I’m like “It’s all right to arrange it as you want to hit”. She’s getting better and better at programming these days, so I often receive MIDI data from her. Kobato: After that, we let Saiki, the vocalist, listen to it. She’s often like “Ah-chan (Akane) can do more, no?” or “This part should have more drums” and Akane suffers from that, po (laughter). Kanami: As for the bass, it’s up to her [note: Misa] these days. I program the synth bass, but I let her program the main bass. I exchange data with her and I’m like “Change this part like this” and so on. - Misa-san’s bass really comes to the front. Kobato: Everybody says “She should move bass lines more”, po (laughter). Kanami: However, in this album (Unseen World), we also thought we should calm down the bass a little. Up until then, the bass moved so much some bass phrases interfered vocal melodies too much, so this time she plays it a little more calmly. - You get into the studio after you have completed a song including the arrangement perfectly, don’t you? Kobato: That’s right. We first complete a song by exchanging data. We get into the studio only after we’ve shaped it perfectly, and we check it there, po. - Judging only from your sound, you look like a tough band with grooves and improvisations, but actually you are an intelligent, very modern and high-tech band. Kobato: Ha ha ha (laughter). - I think your way of production is rare for a rock band. Kanami: We are often said it’s rare..

[@allanalt8958]

@@taroyamada2579 See my post below. I think its spreading the Band Maid Word bro.

[@falconsooner]

@@taroyamada2579 He pauses so much (which I like) that one can't exactly fully enjoy watching BMs performance. Maybe it will inspire someone to buy the DVD.

[@TheChampOfMedium]

@@taroyamada2579 Band-Maid has claimed this video, meaning all ad revenue goes straight to them. I'm literally making them money. There's a reason they claim it instead of block it.

[@falconsooner]

@@TheChampOfMedium That is good insight!!!

[@theohof2204]

This makes me feel so good: another mind-blowing BAND-MAID song and such an elaborate reaction to it. What more could a heart desire?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

They're adding a new day to the week. It's between Saturday & Sunday & it's called "BAND-MAID STUNDAY" :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@paulwilson7989 Ooh Fraterday. Last work day of the week :)

[@crabuki1273]

Every day with BAND-MAID is a ... wait for it ... Holloday :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@crabuki1273 Haha. You're trying to kill me G.G.🤭

[@glenkelley6799]

If you put all the days together you get a MaidMonth, a mandatory vacation period between Aug and Sept. a pigeon leap month

[@frankgonzalez4853]

@@GaryHolloway-810 they disabled my youtube channel lol. this is paco acosta. so any vids anyone is interested in i'll have to link to my drive

[@thunderchild7137]

From what I can glean from their interviews Kanami does write the basic song then brings it to the rest to allow them to expand on their own parts. Then Kanami takes it and does the final composition. In one recent interview Misa and Saiki thanked Kanami for helping them to become better song writers. Misa said she most wanted to get good enough that she could write a whole song on her own.

[@perrinklumpp4664]

They are just having so much damn fun! When I watch other bands they are often deadly serious when they are playing and you can't tell if they are happy to be there or if it is just a job to them. With Band Maid, you never have to wonder. Sure, they sometimes look focused, but you see a lot of smiles. Which makes the songs a lot more fun to watch and listen too. Thanks for the reaction, I really enjoy hearing you break the song down. You point out a lot of things I would never have heard or realized what I was hearing.

[@stups9975]

I really like this song. It just hits all the stuff we all expect from this band. So bring on more songs. Heck yesterday at the gym I was listening to their Just Bring It album... and again was just impressed that every song was good. They are just an unstoppable machine.

[@falagar4567]

There are way more amazingly good BAND-MAID songs than you might think from just looking at the requests in the comments. Doing the entire discography is the only way.

[@triquivijate]

search 'Baka Broadcast' Howard ran through every BM song. - Took something like 8 hours livestreaming with comments and reading chat. Epic marathon. Worth every second. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWkY2WZhL1jadU

[@falagar4567]

@@triquivijate Yeah, I've seen about half of it live and that was quite fun. Not really the same though since Howard already listened to all of their songs before.

[@thissailorja]

Band Maid for life!!! :D

[@u28one]

Another great reaction. We all know what incredible musicians they all are, but what also continues to amaze is the vocals of Saiki and Miku and how they blend perfectly together which adds another dimension to the overall musical talent of BAND-MAID.

[@dexterplant778]

Band Maid can transition like no one else, their ability to flow from one style to another flawless is amazing in it's own, Band Maid has no rivals.

[@TehPhysics]

BAND-MAID Support Comment! Gimme More! Please and Thank You!

[@yerayortiz7285]

Saiki's voice on this one... Oohh. Sometimes one as a mortal don't realize how good she is at changing and getting along with the rest of the music, and we're talking about top notch musicians here. That and her wide range makes her a fantastic singer, almost chamaleonic

[@tinyhato]

Hell yeah! Yo Champ! Hope everything's going well with your new schedule. I'm looking forward to what you have in store. 🤘

[@nohvis4435]

Saiki's performance on this one was absolutely stunning🖤

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

There’s a lot of Band-Maid songs you haven’t heard yet! Screaming is another band favorite to play on stage! Great tune

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Here's a sentence for you, Champ: The way they always change things up within the song, never repeating verse structure, and use 4 or 5 different riff, break, bridge and run ideas where each one could be the bases for its own song... all wrapped around a memorable chorus and multiple solos by different members while Saiki's vocals focus the experience into a cohesive force with Miku's lyrics and backups, makes Kanami and the gang genius songwriters -- and Kanami maybe even a musical savant.

[@sacluvsBM]

It is insidious. I think she has a degree in psych because she knows what strikes a chord in people all around the world. That's pretty amazing all by itself. Regards.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@sacluvsBM They are all so unassuming each with their own individual, understated elegance... and then they come up with such power and finesse when they play. Band-Maid as underrated as they are, are an important musical force that the industry and music fans worldwide will have to recognize at some point in time. It's hard to stand by and wait for that day to arrive.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@sacluvsBM 🤙🏼

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@TomClark-Futoura 💯% agree and waiting for the Rock God's to grace our Maids with the world wide success they deserve

[@BM4-Life]

This song is part of *start over* CD 06/25/2018 a single that includes Screaming and a awesome DVD that has the *Zepp Tokyo* concert of 2018.

[@Kevin6059]

And yes, Kanami is too dialed down in the much of this show/disc. Can I imagine life without it? Nope.

[@falkarios2944]

I've been waiting for you to hear this song for so long, glad you finally got around to it.

[@billb.5183]

Great reaction as always sir.This Shibuya show is amazing, but there were a few songs where Kanami's guitar seemed to get a bit lost in the mix during post production, which is a crime as far as I'm concerned. Blooming was one that really stood out to me where it was kind of hard to hear her playing in some parts.

[@zelbinian]

Same with Dice for me. I was so excited to hear that one on the disc but the bass just drowned out the awesome riffing and it was a bit of a disappointment, though I could tell they were slaying it just by watching them.

[@JuanSan66]

Kudos to Kibs!. Screaming is the B side of their single Start Over. This disc was the best example of The Gap. I would love to hear your opinion of this single as a whole when you listen to Start Over.

[@ElfInflicted]

I really liked your analysis on this one, you helped solidify something I'd been thinking about for a while, and that is how no one is replaceable in this band. Everyone's contribution is so unique, it has their signature on it, if you will that having someone else play it would just sound weird. Take away any one member and it's not Band Maid anymore, you know? I think what you said about the whole band working together to write the songs explains this, at least in part. Things I noticed in the performance: The tiny pauses from the whole band just before going into the chorus. The second half of the second verse want to 3/4 time, and I thought the pauses at the end of each riff gave it kind of a waltz feel. Misa playing the vocal melody along with Saiki during that quiet part. How that intro riff sounded a bit like circus music. Thanks again for another great reaction!

[@_DriveTime]

Some deeper cuts I think you will appreciate are Liberal, Dilemma and Catharsis from Conquer along with Spirit! from World Domination. When you listen to these songs in addition to the ones with MVs, I think it's easier to see how Unseen World was born.

[@lartranslation6929]

akanes drumming at the end with mikus backing vocals is beyond bonkers incredibly unique musical section

[@silentwood207]

One of my favorite Band Maid song until I listen to the next one

[@da4762]

This is one of the songs that was "just good" on my first hearing. Keeps getting better every time I hear it now XD.

[@michaelpalmer3717]

It's amazing how Miku has grown into a real little rocker - obviously she had a reserve of latent talent and she plays very well now. Kanami has taught her well and clearly keeps pushing her higher. Kanami ia a workaholic if she does indeed produce a new draft song every Monday. and clearly no one is allowed to slack. But what a band and aren't they the happiest group of girls.

[@SLKRR]

Almost all of Band-Maid's pro shot live concerts have been expertly mixed and mastered, which makes the near disappearance of Kanami's guitar in the mix from Line Cube Shibuya inexplicable. I have no idea what happened or why it was done that way. None of the earlier shows were mixed like that and none of the later (online) shows have been mixed like that. It's a shame. You should listen to the live "Screaming" from Summer Sonic 2019. It's a completely different sound.

[@JuanSan66]

That´s right. In that performance they played the best live versions of Screaming and Glory so far. These ladies need a large audience in front of them NOW. It is when they give their best.

[@bartyslattfast]

Line was recorded from room mics unfortunately

[@zelbinian]

Yeah, if anything in some of sections of the online shows Kanami was TOO loud.

[@starocean6013]

Great as always love your music knowledge that's what I enjoy most from your experience thank you soooo now how about some of mikus magic spell time ,misa shares her alcohol kanami give saiki a hug , the teddy bear incident many more this is the stuff that makes them human interaction with the people many to chose from teddybear ,and hug my favorite be well

[@thissailorja]

please react to Gion-Cho. If Secret Maiko Lips is your favorite, you will be melted by Gion-Cho. Its not harder, its just better and kind of like Daydreaming at the same time.

[@bartyslattfast]

Gioncho through good headphones is a masterpiece

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Champ!

[@DthScythe01]

Everytime I think I find a favorite bandmaid song, I find more that I love.

[@ethangospodareck]

One of my OG favorites!!

[@frankgonzalez4853]

one of my all time favorites and that Maiko version it is fire too. controlled chaos at its finest. prob not many requests for it cuz that vid was never published its part of the shibuya dvd

[@ranger_a6953]

I always thought this song led into their new chaotic style, like Different and about half of Unseen World. I can't recall another song before this that was in that style really. I'm not saying there isn't one, but I can't recall it. The studio version of this on the Start Over single is good too, well worth a listen but I do like their studio work.

[@bartyslattfast]

I'm not sure if you've done Take Me Higher yet but Saiki's singing in it is insane

[@ViiOlet810]

Whenever MISA pulls out her stunning P Bass, you know she's gonna be loud! And I love every second of it! 😎🖤🖤🖤🤘

[@mr_ozzio5095]

Its a gibson "sg" repro, still a very load rocking bass and looks bad ass....with the devil horns🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ViiOlet810]

@@mr_ozzio5095 actually, it's not a Gibson, though the resemblance is certainly there. That P Bass is a Black Cloud Private Reserve and I believe it's a signature made for her, it has her name branded on the back of the headstock. Her black bass, known as "Black Smoker" is also a Black Cloud Private Reserve and also a signature with her name on it 🖤

[@mr_ozzio5095]

@@ViiOlet810 its a reproduction, in the style of the SG, that's what REPRO means. The cut outs are way to pointy to be a p-bass... Her black p..bass as you mentioned Is a beast, and suits the assassin look very nicely.

[@ViiOlet810]

@@mr_ozzio5095 I see where you were going now 😁 true, it's an SG reproduction. I don't get what you meant about the cut outs though 😅

[@mr_ozzio5095]

@@ViiOlet810 The SG cut outs are surporsed to look devil horns, as in rock n roll being the devil's music. Their best selling model of all time, the devil's is a good marketing tool it seems...

[@threemonkeysk]

This live of "Screaming" is ok ... but the best live version of "Screaming" Is from the Summer Sonic 2019 gig

[@_JimS]

You're right! Found it on bilibili.com, great version. They had three songs from this concert....wish they had the whole set.

[@SLKRR]

@@_JimS It is possible to find the whole set (9 songs)

[@_JimS]

@@SLKRR I’ll see if I can and let you know….

[@frankgonzalez4853]

@@_JimS i have summersonic full set but mine says 2018. i don't know if that is the same one. i can send you the link to the copy of it on my ext drive if you'ld like it is a 30:45 minute set so it is about 9 songs

[@frankgonzalez4853]

@@SLKRR did they do summersonic in 2018? cuz i have a copy of the 30:45 minute set and it says 2018 not sure if it is just a typo or a different show

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Great comment about Megadeath. I have come to understand what Marty Friedman figured out some 20 years ago when he moved to Japan for good. He figured that Japan is the place where real music is still alive and kicking :-)

[@mickyart]

I love "Screaming" Its been one of the fastest Band-Maid songs for a while... When "Different" came up I though "Ooooh another Screaming-like song..." , but I didn't knew at the time that "Different" was already started being written 2 years previous to it's release, so I would say that "Different" may have started even before "Screaming" or just about the same time... Now, every time some few Band-Maid songs(7 in total) appear on your channel, I always feel like you should have like a "Part 2" where you go and compare the original with the Band-Maiko version... You could have 7 episodes called "The Champ Of MAIKO" or "The MAIKO Champ Of Medium" or something... You did "Secret My Lips" with "Secret MAIKO Lips"... that would actually be episode 1. And "Screaming" would be Episode 6. You should listen to the MAIKO version as well... it's freaking crazy frenzy with the extra backing vocals... it's crazy, really crazy... OH and you can REALLY hear Kanami... (This whole concert I felt like Kanami was way way in the back... even "Dice" felt a little off-powered because of it...)

[@w.b.562]

he did Band-Maiko "Screaming" too, it's on his Patreon now. even pinned his comment ;)

[@mickyart]

@@w.b.562 ooops ... didn't saw the pinned comment. My bad! ... So... great then! That one is a blast! Thanks for "slap-in-the-forehead" 😅

[@rickyperkins5655]

Kanami is a riff master, Noah Henson also was a riff master in Pillar (now he plays for Brantley Gilbert) No band compares to Band Maid , none.

[@craigfenson]

"they're just so formidable."

[@w.b.562]

ooooh Champ - you actually heard this song at their Dec. 13 2020 live online show! That's the one you watched, if I remember correctly! It's was a better version too - Kanami was 100% clear and loud in the mix there. It was the last song of the show - if we don't count the make-up-2nd-time "Different" :D

[@lurkmerchant]

I think the one he watched was the February okyuji. I remember him mentioning that he didn't watch afterlife cos he was planning to do the first time react thing.

[@sacluvsBM]

One of my earlier favorites. A precursor to Different and it is speed metal by a band that has far more punk in them than many might care to admit. Sacramento loves Band-Maid.

[@phaeron]

Well, at least I have no problem acknowledging that. In fact, I like it a lot. There's such a strong punk vibe in so many of their songs that it's pointless to deny it.

[@briangield8912]

Motorhead is a hybrid punk/metal band, so Band-Maid is in good company. (Especially as so many point out that "No God" reminds of "Ace of Spades".

[@sacluvsBM]

@@phaeron Pure Miku. A frustrated young woman going insane and completely aware of that fact. It is enough to make almost anyone scream. My best regards.

[@sacluvsBM]

@@briangield8912 To paraphrase Lemmy "Our name is Band-Maid. We play rock n roll!"

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

the song writing of band maid makes me amaze...asode kanami doing all the finalization of the songs,,, akane and misa has this background of music they studied together same music school, and they were expose different bands and style so they got an idea creating cool music,, miku giving the lyrics and maybe shes giving the idea what kind of song would be... they well share ideas.... the bond of this girls are strong and passionate of thier craft ,,.. true musician can appreciate the craft of this band

[@metalishimo6645]

Other bands should want genius composer kanami.

[@malditobast]

There's a video of Akane playing Screaming feet focused. She wasn't using a double bass.

[@DreamBig-fu4ru]

Why doesn’t Band Maid put old live concerts on their website? How can you dominate the world if the whole world can’t see you?

[@RevStickleback]

Rock always used to have catchy choruses. The dominance (and subsequent) dislike of pop in the charts I think caused bands to steer away from 'catchy' because bands wanted to be the opposite of the stuff in the charts. It's a shame, because it makes bands just go for heavy and extreme, because there's nowhere for them to go in terms of melody. Well, that's my opinion anyway.

[@killermonjero]

I agree. I never understood what was "wrong" with melodies.

[@russellpotter7294]

The riff is like The Eaton Rifles by The Jam. But it is fun trying to find little connections like that in Band Maid songs. Not in any way a criticism. All the songs are so addictive.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Damn, you're right. Every time i hear screaming that part always sounds familiar but i couldn't place it. it's the part when Paul. W sings "Eaton Rifles, Eaton Rifles". Thx👍

[@stevehall5128]

The Jam was to 80s me what Band-Maid is to me now. Thanks for pointing that out, it is indeed similar.

[@falconsooner]

I changed my Android phone EQ to Pop and I could hear Kanami much better

[@Mc-of3ks]

I hope you can react to the acoustic version of their song 'Smile' from the new DVD/Blu-ray that they've released. I really liked the song's vibe (even though they weren't the one that wrote the song iirc) and Saiki's singing is just wonderful.

[@zelbinian]

Trust me, we wanna see you react to every single song. Personally, I can't wait until you hear "Spirit!!!" - the creativity from Akane in that song is gonna electrocute your boots.

[@Kevin6059]

Okay, so how many people didn't know that the left arrow key took the video back ten seconds, and literally tried it as soon as he said it? (me) - Great song, and enjoyed the reaction.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I didn't. I'm using a touch screen. But i probably wouldn't have known anyway.🤷‍♂️

[@glenkelley6799]

On a keyboard you can also use the , . (or the < > without the shift) to move back and forward a tiny bit, less than a second.

[@philcalvino884]

@@glenkelley6799 Comma and period method is awesome. Goes a frame at a time, so you can get the perfect Band-Maid screen cap!

[@satorunakajima3157]

I like the way you enjoy band maid. Thanks !

[@antilogism]

Right at 216 bpm. Up there near Black Hole.

[@motley22crue]

I think it's because people didn't think you'd react to unofficial releases of songs from the blu-ray/dvd. Now that we know you will, I suggest "I Can't Live Without You"

[@xsteveconwayx]

I love when they pull notes out of the arrangement, especially after playing a ton of notes in the other sections of songs. I love that open air Kanami puts in her leads. She’s so smart in her songwriting.

[@cygnetseven]

This was their precursor to Unseen World.

[@phaeron]

A great song that was maybe a few years ahead of its time. Stylistically, I think it actually fits well with the songs on 'Unseen World'. Fortunately, it was at least put on a single, and didn't get lost in the archives. That would have been a total waste. 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】🕊️

[@paulpetersen879]

It's Band Maids world, we just live in it.

[@scottavery2009]

I was going to say start with maid in Japan and do track by track . If you can find it they did a band camp and saiki had them do blindfold challenge to this song between akane misa and kanami ot is hilarious

[@markyg236]

Apparently the morons in their once/current(?) management has whacked that too. Was in my favorites and now appears to be one of my 160+ "unavailable" videos. Mr. B's reaction is still there though. That man's a treasure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqe4aahnZaeghtk

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@markyg236 You're a treasure Marky G. And Scott recommends so many Asian bands to Mr B that some haven't even formed yet :)

[@Glenner7]

@@markyg236 Oh thank you - I've never seen that before! Kanami reaching out with her foot to find her pedals is absolutely hilarious...

[@markyg236]

@@GaryHolloway-810Yes, he has, and does cuz he's awesome that way. Arigatou my friend.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@markyg236 Doitashimashite (you're welcome) Marky G.👍

[@jimmoriarty8235]

Didnt mean to offend anyone.. But its funny to me because a lot of fans went crazy when they released the single start over and said that the band was finished, even though the b-side of the single start over was this song. But they judged them with just one song. A similar case with "conqueror" when not a few fans were disappointed with the album, but once again in the last track they kicked their ass with "reincarnation". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Just sit down and enjoy their great music. Let band-maid do the band-maid's things. 😁😁😁

[@stevehall5128]

Or at least listen to ALL the songs and not start whinging over the first MV from an album.

[@zelbinian]

Yeah, and it happened again with Unseen World. I saw a bunch of people decrying that we'd never get another Daydreaming. And then About Us happened. People love to chicken little with this band and, honestly, I get it. They so often seem too good to be true that some people are constantly afraid that it'll turn out they actually aren't.

[@jimmoriarty8235]

@@stevehall5128 yes sir.. Thank you so much 😁😁😁

[@jimmoriarty8235]

@@zelbinian i can relate to that sir lol.. Thank you sir 😁😁😁 #WeAreWithBM #bandmaid #takeovertheworld

[@lurkmerchant]

I think there were 2 songs on that album that I just "liked" but I loved the rest. How can I complain about the album? I can see their adventurous side more on that album than world domination to be honest. Although I loved both "just bring it" and "world domination" just as much.

[@oddoclock]

Miku uses Zemaitis guitars and recently released her signature model with the company called the A24MF-FP “Flappy Pigeon”, which has a ton of pigeon related easter eggs in the design. For this song I'm fairly sure she is using either the MFG24 BK Gloss Black, or the CS24MF FR4C Black but it's hard to tell.

[@rubyvolt]

MIKU writes the lyrics that sound like music to my ears. I don't care what they are saying. TURN IT UP!!!! I just got this song on the album START OVER . WOW. Just ran it twice in my car with 1000 watts behind it. I haven't banged my head like that in DECADES.

[@briangield8912]

Nope, you won't run out of awesome B-M material. There's still a bunch of official MVs to check out, especially their "controversial ones like "The Dragon Cries" and "Start Over". Then there are the instrumental videos. Review "Giovanni" without the vocals covering up Kanami's shredding. And if you're still up for reacting to stuff that can't be found on YT, look for a couple of Miku-sung classics like "Rock In Me". Meanwhile, B-M just dropped a teaser for a new song, so more stuff is always coming. And we'll be here with you.

[@triquivijate]

According to Band Maid lore, Giovanni had it coming. :)

[@falconsooner]

Believe it or not....he still hasn't reacted to Choose Me

[@falconsooner]

Personally Champ...I would like to see you go back to the beginning MVs and react to the ones you haven't done yet in chronological order

[@ajhilton7]

Have you heard/reacted to BiSH yet? Or have they been recommended to you? I think you'd like them. They're like Dreamcatcher, but Japanese and a little heavier. I'll give you a link to their new song 'in case', but their discography is pretty deep and very good quality. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYaoc2WwiKqEeck Good to have you back on Band-Maid though :-)

[@redj59]

love

[@RudiTheMan]

ah, the part where they practiced blind folded,

[@killermonjero]

Near the end you said "familiar." Of course, that can mean similar, but still unique. There's only one other band I can think of that matches that description and they made a super career out of it. They call themselves AC/DC. That "familiar" sound, or attribute, of Band-Maid's always makes me think that AC/DC is the best comparison to make of them (if any comparison is fair.) Also, I would love to hear you react to "Oiran" by Nemophila.

[@mattdhorstman]

I know that you already reacted to Warning in the full album review... but I'm curious about what you thought about the mv and the live performance.

[@PinD-PANIC]

Some of the best of BAND MAID material is unavailable on video ... at least anymore. Old songs like FREEZER or SHAKE THAT may only be audio but still deserve a reactions ... maybe more so. Just put up a photo of the girls and react to the music :) .

[@kalebdaark100]

Just a shout out to the "Grr Argh". Made me smile.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

I dont know Why but these something incredibly Sexy about Misa Playing a Gibson SG Bass.

[@dennisthemenace671]

It not an Gibson SG , Its SG style made for Misa by Black Cloud customs it there Private reserve .

[@lordgalahad]

Trivia: During their Band-Camp last November 2019, Kanami, Akane and Misa did a blindfold challenge while playing this song. twitter.com/achi_bandmaid/status/1190231997366460416

[@maikemenezes]

What's your favorite Band-maid song? Mine is After life.

[@nrran6835]

As much as there is to like about this song, my favorite part is probably Miku going "Ba Ba Ba" before the second chorus. Its so out of place and perfect

[@japs7970]

I think she's saying "Move on fast" but yes she does sound like she's speaking random sounds. 😂

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@drogonr9318]

Nice reaction, bad mix tho imo. This looks like the recording from their performance at Shibuya, which was stellar; but the mix is frankly almost unlistenable to me, as it had Kanami sounding like she was playing offstage. I'm honestly surprised by how often this has happened in their recent lives since Zepp. Go back and listen to About Us for example: Misa's bass booms, and Kanami's guitar riffs sound like birds chirping from outside the window (then go listen to Studio Coast or Zepp). It's been a bummer for me because I encountered the band's early music first, and it was Kanami's creative guitarwork and the variety of tones that she played with that attracted me to (and seemed to dominate) those songs. I hope the band gets this sorted out (it hasn't been Shibuya bad recently, but it hasn't been Studio Coast good either - you'd think someone over there is paying attention). Kanami, pls turn up your amp! :)

[@Dtagcity]

Spoke my mind! Her guitar work was what initially hooked me to BM (sounded amazing in the zepp & studio coast lives). And my appreciation for her grew further after I found out she was the songwriter and arranger. So the recent concerts have been rather disappointing in regards to the mix. The shibuya one is imo their best overall concert but had the worst mix till date as well. Fortunately though, it’s getting better in their latest online ones esp. the feb one. Let’s hope their sound engineers understand that the right ear of every BM fan is reserved solely for Kanami 🤣 For the amount of dedication and work she puts in, it’d be nothing less than a public execution for anyone that takes that away from her.

[@EricIetsugu]

It's a mistery to me in why the hell the band (or their management idk) don't upload more footage from Zepp and Studio Coast in their YT channel, especially since they are almost impossible to acquire (out of print). Hell, they should upload the entire 2 hour concerts. There's some some legendary performances there like Don't You Tell Me, Puzzle, Take Me Higher, Turn Me On, Moratorium etc etc etc and the best thing is, they have that "viral appeal" as in "what the hell am I seeing? This is amazing! I should send this video to a friend". The worse thing is, every time someone upload a video from these concerts they got copyright strike to hell. I know B-M probably wants to promote their newer stuff, but I wonder if they realize that they are "sitting on a pile of treasure" like Smaug and his gold, and keeping people away from their awesomeness. It would elevate their status even more IMO.

[@drogonr9318]

@@EricIetsugu Couldn't agree more. Hope someone in Japan is paying attention.

[@rubyvolt]

Where is this video? or were you watching the DVD of Club Shibyua?

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@陳建仁-l7l]

I put this intro to my phone ring on first time listen .

[@triquivijate]

I like the song. I want to love it. And IMHO This version is better than the studio single. - BUT: The screechy guitar opening is just right for the subject of the song, but just a little too scratchy for my ears. Apart from those few opening bars, nothing wrong with it. -I'd almost forgotten how good the rest was. Enjoyable little rocker. interesting sections, catchy chorus - just enough anguish in the lyrics, and Saiki wrings out the pain well. Good job as always. BM is my #1 band, but this doesn't quite break new gate for me.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

You think Akane here is off the charts? If you haven't heard black Hole yet...be prepared to take that statement back. :)

[@_DriveTime]

He did all of Unseen World.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

@@_DriveTime Hence why I said "If you haven't" :) I didn't know....I just now ran across him. ;)

[@richardjaimepr]

Well their Live @ Zepp version is really good if not better. You can here everything so much better. Actually the Live @ Zepp concert is their best work so far. The audio engineers @ Zepp there seem to make some really seriously good concerts. You might want to check that one out. This concert your watching everyone seems to like it, but it seems like the lighting overall isn dark and their instruments sound low as hell. Even Saiki sounds like she's singing from far away. The whole damn concert sounds like they're singing from inside paper bags and I am watching it with sunglasses.

[@hernanuliana9111]

I think the technicians who mix Band-Maid lives have too much weight in how sound their concerts. I've noticed in Kanami's sound because she is the leader guitar in a Hard Rock (_ish) band where the riffs and the (somewhat short) solos are very important and in several official videos in past years (some of them take down from YT when the band change publishers, but some still in the platform) Kanami's guitar was way too low in the mix. I'm always disappointed when Kanami step for the solo and sounds lower than the accompanying instruments.

[@douglaslang578]

Wee query, have you reviewed Doll$boxx yet? “Take my chance” is a good start point or “monopoly”. If you like good nippon bass and drums Chopper Koga bass and hana drums are worth the listen. I figure it’s right up your alley.

[@TheChampOfMedium]

I actually put them up on the patreon poll today, weirdly enough. If they win, it'll be on YT next week.

[@douglaslang578]

The variation on the intro riff was almost in the classical vein where you’ll identify the main theme in so many situations throughout the symphony. This is not in my top of BM tunes - it’s a shade too prog in my opinion - but then i have no BM songs, and i’ve heard them all, that comes close to dislike. I love em all.

[@lordgalahad]

Screaming is a B-Side Song of Start Over. They actually considered adding this to Conqueror, but decided to add a new song (Dilemma). Dilemma sounds like the child of Screaming and Different (which was actually written when they were recording Conqueror).

Running out of Maid-songs? No, no no.. Here are some good non-MV tracks I believe you haven't reacted to yet: from Maid in Japan: "Forward", "Key" and "Be OK", from New beginning "Arcadia girl", "Freezer" and "Don't apply the brakes", from Brand new MAID "Order" and "Before yesturday", from Just bring it "you." and "decided by myself" from World domination "Clang", "Honey", "Carry on living", "I can't live without you." from Conqueror "Flying high" and "Page"

[@drogonr9318]

Great recommends. I love those songs as much as their new stuff.

[@lurkmerchant]

Brand new road was great, too! Matchless gum is the massively underrated B-side song, and don't forget Awkward!

[@lordvorador5735]

"Before Yesterday" has an official MV... just saying. 😛

[@TheJerm]

Hell Yeah!

[@uchihaitachidan]

To be fair, even when you say Mustaine is megadeth, but mustaine is wise enough to get a lot of talented individuals as additional flavors to his own. Imagine Rust in Peace songs without Marty's solo and Menza's drums, Imagine Peace sells without Poland's solos and Gar's Drums. But I get your point man, I just don't think megadeth is the best examples. But it's true that a lot of 80's bands were like that though especially because it was the era of virtuoso guitarists. Nice video though. Keep it up man!!!

[@christianlangres875]

Sir. Champ can you react to bands Hanabie Broken by the scream Wagakki band Sumika or necry talkie

[@jordank2028]

Is this the raw live version or is this after production?

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

They play the instruments, there is no faking going on. Of course their live perfomances have been mixed in post producion like all other live recordings ever. You may listen to fan cams from other live conserts, they sound the same except for mediocre audio recordings.

[@roygillotti4615]

That Feb 14th, 2020 concert was amazing, but have to admit the mixing was a little off compared to others I've seen.

[@gweh297]

Can you do reaction for hanabie we love sweet

[@Keithymac1]

It like the sound engineer had a very sensitive right ear

[@TheXkmedia]

Apologies, totally not Band-Maid related. Are you wearing a Mutant Enemy hat?

[@dtmuffinman]

Not gonna let that Marty Friedman/Kiko Louriero slander w/ Megadeth slide. Kiko is an absolute god and way better technically than Mustaine even, and Marty actually was the one who did the Tornado of Souls solo which is their most iconic solo and one of the best ever.