They're saving rock 'n roll | BAND-MAID (Shambles) 🎸🤯🥁

This one hits harder than 2021. Powerful new banger from Band-Maid and I'm all for it! Shambles left me in....well....shambles and it was exactly the energy I needed 👊
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[@RyanMear]

Thanks, my friend! What a great band 😅

[@billb.5183]

The maids have really been giving it their all this year. They've been absolutely killing it on their 10th Anniversary tour.

[@arklados3596]

Best show I’ve seen of theirs to date!

[@robertl955]

I was fortunate enough to be at the sacramento show where they debuted shambles live 🙃

[@arklados3596]

@@robertl955 me too! Absolutely brilliant song. Whereabouts were you in the crowd?

[@robertl955]

@@arklados3596 I was right behind the walkway that led toward the left of the stage where the seated area and extra bar were. What I couldn't figure out is how they got those seats! We had regular GA tickets, then when we seen the line wrapped around the block we immediately paid the extra $20 per ticket to get priority lol. I heard those seats were purchased at the door but I had no idea. I had a decent view but there's one girl on youtube that pretty much posted the entire concert from those seats and I would have killed for that view lol

[@arklados3596]

@@robertl955 I got there about 4-5 hours pre-show and they were selling them to the people in line. They weren’t cheap! I was able to be near dead center of the stage maybe 5-6 people ahead of me. It was pretty great, I highly recommend getting there early.

[@Greish-esquire]

😁Puzzle acoustic .................................. "Do It"😁

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! "Push the Envelope Like a Fierce Tiger"

[@gmark1]

I've seen this a dozen times now and I 'm still in absolute awe at what Akane is doing on the drums, and at the subtle way they occasionally play with time without disrupting the drive

[@laughingbuddha2948]

"It can't quite contain it, as if it's too strong for the canvas it's been painted on". CHASE IS NOT A POET, HE IS A VERY NAUGHTY BOY!!!

[@adilsonfernando1754]

Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things, Carneson Chase. Kudos my friend.

[@lurkmerchant]

Yes. There are quite a few songs you haven't checked out yet and some are very interesting. Puzzle, H-G-K, Awkward all have acoustic version. Awkward has Band-Maiko version as well, which feel is vastly different from the original and you'd probably appreciate it.

[@outwest1014]

2 Reviews from their Lalapalooza performances- 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.

[@TehPhysics]

Well, your mention of songs you haven't reviewed yet, and your request for a stripped down version of a BAND-MAID song have perfectly converged into one answer - 'Puzzle'! It has both a live electric and a live acoustic version. 'Puzzle' is my favorite BAND-MAID song, and the acoustic rendition is my favorite stripped down rearrangement they have done. The acoustic version is just Saiki and Kanami, together on stage under a spotlight. You must do both versions next. It is fate, it is serendipity, it is an indubitable inevitability. Pretty pleeeease! 🙏

[@haggaisimon7748]

Puzzle, studio coast 2017 please!

[@billmcleangunsmith]

"Puzzle" is the perfect song to see their acoustic take on a very heavy song. "Puzzle" is maybe their only song that is as heavy as "Shambles." And the acoustic version of "Puzzle" is magical.

[@Prophet12]

Thanks Chase. Great reaction! I have a couple of comments, so bear with me. 1. I really hope you get to see them live, you really need to. It is a phenomenal experience. 2. Have you seen their concert from Lollapalooza? It is earth shattering! Their performance was legendary to say the least. 3. Saiki's vocals have been the best I have ever heard them this year. She just keeps getting stronger. 4. I don't believe you reracxted to too many songs from Unseen World, if any. Great album , you definitely need to check out. 5. They did an acooustic concert for Chrisdtmas in 2021. Kanami's arrangements are something to marvel. For some songs, the riffs are almost completely different, but the voicals stayed the same. Ex. No God, a hard hitting concert regular, but the acoustic had a completely different riff. 6. Band-Maid just keeps upping the bar and showing us Band-Maid things. 😃

[@toobwawn]

The Xmas acoustic was MAGNIFICENT!!! One their best online shows 😎👍

[@himbo754]

Acoustic? The entire Christmas Day Concert 2021 was an acoustic feast. Kanami rearranged a whole lot of their songs - and Miku did Time and Sayonakidori. Acoustic Puzzle from a different concert is spectacular -- Julia Nilon did a reaction to that.

[@Sylaous]

If you are interested in hearing their acoustic interpretations of songs, listen to their Christmas acoustic concert.

[@CAPTCHAZ]

Band-Maid are professional fishermen, because they have so many Hooks in their songs. LOL.... BAND-MAID amaze me every single time they write a new song. The most talented women musicians on the planet today IMHO. Great reaction again 👍👍🕊️

[@mtemple57]

The difference between the Oct 2022 L.A show and Aug 2023 Anaheim H.O.B. show is remarkable. The bands live performance growth is huge. HOB was a full spectrum show: lovely acoustic(ish) Anemone and Memorable, full blast HATE, MISA-Mincho faceoffs, Akane-MISA-Kanami power trio sections. Kanami throwing down some nasty little tweaks in her solos. Miku and Saiki just owning the audience. Akane doing Akane fills and blasts. I don't know how they can get any better, but I'm sure they will.

[@JuanSan66]

Unleash the Maids!!!

[@stanleyday7293]

Miku, Akane, and Misa perform an amazing acoustic version of Sayonakidori from a Christmas concert! Also, Saiki, Miku and Akane perform an acoustic version of Forward that is unexpected and beautiful !

[@TheJakesdad2403]

Yes, thank you for saying that. Every time I hear Band Maid I say "they are going to save rock music ". I think the Japanese the female rockers are phenomenal. Band Maid has given me hope for rock. They need some air play here in the states. Here in N.. Cal sadly I've not heard anything on the radio. Anyway , glad to see it's not just me that think about who's going to save rock music. Thank you!!

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Thx Chase, we need mear Band-Maid energy in our lives. HADGD. 💪

[@ChaseCarneson]

I see what you did. (Although it’s Meer 😊)

[@tommyvercetti4040]

Thanks for the reaction, Chase. Much appreciated ! You mentioned Puzzle. Check it out. Guaranteed, you won't regret it. IMHO it is an absolute masterpiece and one of their very best songs. May I suggest a back to back reaction to the album version followed by the acoustic version. The official and live version can be found on their official channel. The acoustic version can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qtpa2GoMyNisU. It is angry Saiki followed by heart broken Saiki. Don't forget to bring the hankies as the acoustic version will hit you right in the feels. And you will get to hear Kanami singing. She has the most angelic voice ever. The combination of Kanami on guitar with her soothing voice and Saiki tearing up is really something else. The Puzzle acoustic video is a bit of a rarity as it gets taken offline frequently (possibly subject to strikes?). You may want to reach out to Julia Nilon as she did a beautiful reaction to the acoustic version that is still out there. EDIT: forgot to mention. I usually don't give a toss about lyrics, but Puzzle is a special one. Puzzle is a love song about a girl being crazy in love with a dude that is already in a relationship and they have some fantastic moments together. Ultimately he decides to not pursue the new realtionship and dumps her. Hence, angry Saiki in the original vs. heart broken Saiki in the acoustic version.

[@MusicMike747]

👍🏽 I wholeheartedly agree and suggested the same

[@ChimPANTSz]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@BM4-Life]

That what *BAND-MAID* does draws you in within 3 minutes and afterwards you want more 🥰

[@leodriscoll2929]

Something unusual with this song is the panning of the vocals, a welcome addition.

[@SPERanger]

“Ty Franck sent me a link to a live clip of choose me”. I still can’t wrap my head around such an amazing sci fi writer being not only a band maid fan, but he’s a MAIDIAC!

[@paulpetersen879]

This song brother is just a metal track that will seriously punch you in the face. Love the Maids!!!!

[@ericifune5543]

Saw this live in Anaheim.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

They played 'Shambles" live just this week, 3 days ago at Ace of Spades, Sacramento. So it's already in the set list rotation!

[@kylenavyguy]

I witnessed the second live during the Anaheim show on Tuesday......relentless and just powerful!! 😀

[@GSpotter63]

One of the best examples of them laying more color on the top during a live performance is Dice and Hate at the Lollapalooza concert. You should check it out.

[@paulpetersen879]

The Maids put on their metal hat for this one brother.

[@rongray9858]

Oh my Gooood... Damn!!! Had me laughing brother! I am right there with you. Thanks for the reaction, as always, your reactions rule.

[@bruceveary1758]

Quick (and honest) word association for "Band Maid": Talented, versatile, daring, creative, risk-taking, mesmerizing, consistent, smart, integrity.

[@EliseAutoXr]

If you get a chance, watch the live 2023 Lollapalooza version of the song "Hate?", especially the drum intro. That is one of my favorite songs and they stuck a few new parts in it that even make it better :). Thanks for the Band-Maid reaction!!

[@hiawatha.g]

They released an all-acoustic album, recorded as a live session on Christmas 2021. Gorgeous interpretations of 14 of their songs (with MISA on electric bass, which was a brilliant decision). The album is still available, I believe, on CD Japan. Title is "Band-Maid Online Acoustic Okyu-Ji" One or two clips from that are up on youtube.

[@I_am_Warthog]

CD Japan does still have the Online Okyu-Ji DVD/Bluray for sale, but that is of their first online show from February 2021, not the acoustic one from December 2021. The audio CD of the Online Acoustic Okyu-Ji was never available on CD Japan. It was only available to purchase through their fan club for a limited time, but they do repress it from time to time.

[@edwardallen4051]

That's not the acoustic, it's one of the covid concerts dvd's. The acoustic CD has only been available to fan club members and has not been on general release sadly, and I still want a dvd/blu ray

[@hiawatha.g]

Well, I'm sitting here holding the acoustic CD and it has Christmas imagery on the sleeve. I thought I ordered it through normal channels, but it may have been just for a limited time....oh well. @@edwardallen4051

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Hey Chase....We all know of your love for our Misa's bass playing, WE all love it !!!!! BUT....this song is great for one reason and one reason only !!!!! AKANE !!!!! Being a drummer, if you listen from out of the gate she doesn't stop !!!!! The double kick work is second to none..... throw in some tasteful half times.....lighting fast fills for an all out incredible performance. Just the stamina it takes to play this whole song is amazing, Believe me when I say I tried it and quickly realized it was way above my pay grade !!!! So I just sat back and enjoyed it with the rest of mere mortals.

[@7ellas1]

Band-Maid has been on my radar to check out for SO long, but for some reason never really got around to it, and then I decide to listen to them and this was the first song I heard and I am literally hooked.

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

You mentioned "Ty" (sp) telling you about PUZZLE. If I may - PUZZLE has been done both hard rock (I highly recommend the live @ Tokyo Garden video) and acoustic (a live Saiki and Kanami duet). I hope you consider searching these two out for a reaction. If not, I understand. Thank you for your wonderful reaction to BAND-MAID's SHAMBLES.

[@JB-cx4bn]

"Warning" had the ladies shivering in a cold rain and now "Shambles" has them roasting back at what I presume is World Domination World Headquarters. I wonder what the lyricists (Miku/Saiki) think when Kanami and company lay down the demo tracks. "This will be hard, po." So good, so talented. That goes for Chase as well. Cheers!

[@atldawg8642]

Everyone needs Band-Maid energy in their life!

[@josefgordon7712]

No wonder my house is always dirty. The maids are all out making kick ass music 😂

[@Charles-ce7ev]

Thanks Chase, great reaction as usual. There is a live video of Puzzle in 2023 at Tokyo Garden Theater ( on their website ) And of course the acoustic puzzle video with just Kanami and Saiki. Would make a great two-fer showing and older version acoustic with a newer live full electric version.

[@sixtofive]

There is an acoustic version of the song Different that is just Saiki and Kanami and it's amazing!

[@T0asTy1]

puzzle live and then puzzle acoustic live would be the next one to watch.

[@phaeron]

Interesting that you first talk about 'Puzzle' and then want to make a comparison between an original and the corresponding Acoustic version. Hardly any song of which there are videos for both versions might lend itself better to this (imo). :) I hope Ty sent you both versions of it. If not, quick note and we'll get that sorted out. 😉 Thank you! As always, it was a great pleasure to hear your thoughts and insights on one of the Maids' songs. 🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♂ _____________________ _"Sometimes we laugh because we're sad or to hide our frustration"_ - from *Gacharic Spin* -「 I Wish I 」 🎶✨

[@YS-co6pz]

Just joined their live in Yokohama on the last Sunday, it was epic! Thank you for your participation for this, another master piece of them. I like your reaction with calm(but also excited) comments! Good job!!!

[@Discerningotaku]

I saw them a couple months ago on their tour and they’re absolutely amazing live. One of my absolute favorite shows I’ve ever seen in my 37 years.

[@domperignon778]

Hi Chase! Thanks for your reactions. You are my go-to reactor for critical comment on Band-Maid (along with JBF Music and Guitar). Imagine my surprise when I saw you don’t have a reaction to “Alone” by Band-Maid!!!! You have talked about how they are saving rock ‘n’ roll, and how they make you feel happy and hopeful. I would suggest that “Alone” showcases their playing with Minor/Relative Major keys, and how they Trojan Horse major melodies into rock-sounding minor chord structures. I’d be interested in your take on this, and would be overjoyed if you would react to “Alone”, even if it’s not a first reaction. Best wishes!

[@Metal_Auditor]

Even though I live in the US and saw them last year, I really wish they’d go to the UK just for you to see them.

[@Parker--]

EDIT: nvm I can't read. I do hope they do a tour in Europe next year though!

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@Parker-- I didn't know they had announced anything for next year yet! Do you have the details? Cheers

[@Parker--]

@@Davey-Boyd 😔I'm a dummy. They did not. They just reposted this year's tour dates yesterday.

[@bartyslattfast]

Hopefully they hit UK and Europe this year and get bigger billing invites to 2025 U.S. festivals. I imagine management will weigh any offers and plan tours around those.

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@Parker-- You had me excited then!

[@stephenriggs8177]

The recent live version of Puzzle is definitely worth a listen.

[@philipcable437]

Goose bumps and chills. Like you said "relentless" and undeniably Band-Maid. Thanks for your insight Chase!!

[@arklados3596]

I had the absolute pleasure to be in the first crowd to hear this live, and man they went even harder somehow

[@me262a1]

"Shambles" is #15 on Billboards World Digital Song Sales chart! They have played this one live twice so far the current tour. Unfortunately not at the show I was at but it was still a great unequaled experience.

[@stevekane4922]

😮😮 I knew they have a great history in the global charts, digital and CD but that's great. Too bad American rock radio continues it's "not invented here or another yt majority nation" policy. Sepultura only broke out because Americans don't know geography and thought it was south Florida. 😂

[@saintevil6858]

No God would be a good potential double reaction to. Great song, fantastic acoustic rendition, and I believe there's a great live version out there as well

[@waynetubr]

Hello Chase, you certainly have not reacted to puzzle acoustic.

[@sixtofive]

It wasn't enough to blow us away, Saiki had to steal our breath right at the end as well.

[@enol8603]

For Band Maid, add one more criteria: How do they cover it as Band Maiko!!

[@MusicMike747]

Wow! Chase Carneson hasn’t done “Puzzle?!” And you wonder about an acoustic interpretation? I might have to suggest “Puzzle,” Live from Tokyo Garden Theater followed immediately by “Puzzle,” acoustic live version 2018 Saiki and Kanami, two chairs, one guitar, and endless emotional impact These two versions deserve the first class Chase treatment 🤘🏽 🎉 I can’t wait

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

Heeeee’s BACK!!!! And so are the Maids !!! Great song here!!

[@dennisueland8146]

If you haven’t listened to Puzzle yet, that is a great one to compare the acoustic version.

[@1972cd]

Although I do not comment much any more, I always catch your reactions. I enjoyed the reaction, like always. Puzzle does have an accoustic version, but its not on you tube any more (Julia Nilon reacted to it like 2 years ago now even though it is not up on you tube, a fan sent her the video). The accoustic version of puzzle is still my favorite all time song from them and that is saying something considering how much I enjoy their music. Thanks Chase, keep safe and well!

[@tcntad87]

Classic Band-Maid chaos, we love it😊

[@froopax1468]

I was hoping for your reaction! Can‘t wait to hear it, Chase. Thank you for your support of the Maids on your channel!

[@haggaisimon7748]

Transition to Kanami solo is just Perfect!

[@cembor]

Always look forward to your reactions to Band-Maid. I love how powerfully smooth the chorus is in this song which is a great contrast to the hardness of the bass and guitar riffs. BTW - when you going to do Mear's request of reacting to Gion-cho? 😉

[@daaaaaave]

Thanks for these. I'm a new Band Maid fan and have been hungrily hunting down reactions/analysis to help me connect to and appreciate the music more, and yours are my hands down favorite. I found you relatively early on, and basically everyone else disappoints me in how little of substance they have to say. The more I look, the more I appreciate you. When you get to Puzzle, consider checking out the Studio Coast live version. I think the mix is better than the studio version, or the official live (where Saiki seems like her voice is a little worn out). Most of their studio stuff, I feel like Miku's backing vocals are mixed too low, and the harmonies always sound better in their live videos.

[@russellpotter7294]

It was written for an anime. So fitted in with that but still unmistakably The Maids. A little heavier and personally a return to the days of Rinne and the heavier sound that they made they own. Kanami works heavily behind the scenes in the recording process as well writing the music. They have done an acoustic concert a few years ago. They do manage to make the acoustic a completely different atmosphere to the live which feels different to the recording. They really are great musicians.

[@davidmejia7908]

Grateful is right, I have been grateful since I first heard them in 2020. Makes me happy all the time!

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

Song is being used in the end credits of a recent anime…..

[@rowinwan1]

I love when I have songs on repeat for 2 weeks and then you react to them and I find even more things to enjoy about them. Just Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things

[@TlanImass]

I think for what you are imagining; the acoustic of H-G-K or No God would be good. Puzzle is an awesome song to review as it's got those multiple riffs that Kanami-san plays in one song. It's also got an acoustic version where only Saiki-san and Kanami-san are performing.

[@thomasrotweiler]

There's two acoustic songs on the Band-Maid official channel "Sayonakidori" and "Catharsis". According to Miku it took them all day to film the 14 tracks. If you join the fan club you can (if you're quick) buy a copy of the CD when it gets re-pressed in limited numbers. (Gets horribly expensive if you're buying it on its own from Japan.) Be interesting to know how many times they played each song to get all the camera angles etc (especially in "Sayonakidori" )

[@philproffitt8363]

Ooh...how about a Puzzle 2fer...original and the legendary live acoustic? Aka...how to rearrange a song with same lyrics but entirely different vibe (Saiki-tastic ❤). Keep Maid Rockin 👍👌🤘🤘🤘

[@_JimS]

Glad to see you do Band-Maid again Chase.....don't stay away so long. "Shambles" has rapidly climbed to my top 130 Band-Maid songs. GO-GORILLA!!!! Wonderfully produced video too......THIS is why I LOVE their Music Videos, KUDOS to the Band-Maid video crew, you cats are Masters! My favorite part of Shambles is when Akane played her drums, and Miku played her guitar and sang back-up, and Kanami played her guitar, and then MISA played her guitar and when Saiki was singing.

[@armynurseboy]

Welcome to the party, pal! Lol. Finally, one if the reactions I really wanted to hear! 😊 Ok so as to your closing comments: BM debuted thus one live in Sacramento on Monday night and again in Tuesday night in Anaheim (followed immediately by Rinne). I saw it at Anaheim, and it was glorious! So yeah, they can definitely pull it off live! 😉 As for re-imaging songs, you have 2 full albums of that: the Christmas live acoustic album and the Band-Maiko album. As fot live shows, they tend to throw in alternate intros or extended solos to keep things fresh. At Anaheim, they used an alternate intro for Daydreaming (extended solo piano) and a bass/lead guitar duel extended solo for Don't You Tell Me. Thry also did a immediate song transition from Dice into Hate!. Those two flow so well together.

[@Brandonmtlhd]

A couple of songs I noticed missing from your playlist were Secret my Lips and Alone. Definitely a couple of bangers, if/when you get around to them.

[@saldiven2009]

Chase, you should check out some of the fan-cams from the recent US tour. They've been going nuts.

[@threemonkeysk]

Since you mentioned it at 12:25 then your wish can easily be granted, for there's the "Puzzle" live from The Tokyo Garden Theatre and then the "Puzzle" Acoustic Live from Zepp. You could do a double maybe🤔

[@waynebenedict5785]

Love this heavier side of Band-Maid! Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things, indeed! Ryan has said he wonders if Kanami is ever satisfied with a song, and that the music techs have to push her out the door, saying this is done, Mincho! The scruffy little genius surrounded with excellent friends and musicians turn out great songs, every time! The opening riff hooked me, right away!

[@stevekane4922]

Mincho's not scruffy - she's kinda "Mori Girl" a definite scatty casual cute genre of her own. Other Japanese of her generation who like to wear "comfortable pretty" style and hang around all morning in a favourite café with a book or take a walk alone in nature will totally relate. Tend to be geeky somewhat autistic women of indeterminate sexuality. I'm glad saiki forced her to buy decent sensible shoes rather than the thrift store crazy cat lady ones she had before. 😅

[@waynebenedict5785]

@@stevekane4922 Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for Kanami, and love her to death! I only use that nick name cause I've seen and heard many use it. Kanami is a musical genius, if a bit spacy, but a lot of dreamers are.

[@Parker--]

It's a typical Band-Maid song, as in it's easily one of, if not, the best song you've heard all year. 😉 It's such a fire track all around.

[@breakpack]

I'd LOVE to see your reaction to the Lollapalooza live version of 'HATE?' from BAND-MAID!!!! You can thank me later :D :D :D :D

[@tommyvercetti4040]

Was in the car earlier today listening to Shambles and was wondering: when is Chase going to do a reaction? Lo and behold, perfect timing !!

[@douglasaird1651]

Puzzle and the live acoustic version would be a great double reaction

[@marcscott756]

If I might suggest: do a two-fer of “Puzzle,” a live, electric version and the live, acoustic version. That should, if there was ever any doubt, let you see what marvelous musicians they are.

[@strumski7228]

Entertaining and enlightening as always..... do yourself a favour, Puzzle acoustic. Saiki exposes her soul.

[@stevebillingsley3529]

3 Words: MISA, MISA and MISA

[@Metal_Auditor]

Please take a look back at their acoustic live of Sayonakidori on their channel. I think you’ll love it. Also, there’s a very little-known prog band called Aviations that has an album coming out in a couple of weeks. I’d love for you to react to their MV “Legend.”

[@outwest1014]

This was commissioned for the ending theme for the brawler anime Kengan Ashura. #3 or #4 Anime commission that they have done. Anime commissions are a big deal for Japanese Bands. Free PR!!! If you haven't seen one yet - Put in Small Miku, The clips are off the scale of Adorable.

[@AelotasOfCorn]

Hi Chase! Great reaction. I always learn something from watching your videos. Today it was hearing the bass in this song differently when you talked about how it sounded to you. It made me think about how I analyze sound from instruments. PUZZLE. If you decide to do a reaction to it, Band Maid has done both the acoustic and the most recent "live" version. Julia did a reaction to the acoustic version which I recommend after you do your reaction. Julia dove in a bit deep into the song and well... once you watch it, you'll know what I mean. Great stuff! Great Channel! Go 70k!

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

I have always loved your reactions of B-M since the beginning. Thank you! However, there is one instrumental of B-M that is a bit overlooked by reactors that I think you would appreciate. That is the slow and beautiful "Memories of Wind and Wine". IMHO, when a musician plays soft and slow, that is when you can separate the good one from the Masters!

[@mattdhorstman]

Always a pleasure to see you coming back to Band Maid... and very nice to see the reactor community giving shoutouts. A rising tide and what not...

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Yes, Shambles is the Akane show with special guest stars Kanami, MISA, Saiki and Miku. But wait! Was it really the Kanami show, because she wrote the song and played it with such forcefulness and exquisite abandon. Or was it the MISA show because without MISA, the rapturous drive of the song would be a ride on four flat tires. Or was it the Saiki show because she focused the sonic chaos into a song with melodies that could express Miku's lyrics like no other singer could. Without Saiki, Shambles might sound like a familiar instrumental. Or was it the Miku show because, damn, she wrote the lyrics, played the important rhythm parts, and added her unique brand of backup vocals that have become a defining "sixth instrument" of Band-Maid. So exactly whose show was it? It was the Maid's show, as usual! 🤘🎀🤘 Thx, Chase!

[@mikegordon3242]

Band-Maid's best sound mix to date. Akane and Misa own this reality, the rest of us are fortunate to inhabit it

[@falconsooner]

Always love your unique take Chase!

[@Greg-om2hb]

I was on hand to catch the live debut of SHSMBLES in Sacramento, CA three days ago. It was awesome. Multiple fan cams are up on KZbin already.

[@blacklake13]

Acoustic version of "No God" is surprisingly solid. Almost a complete re-imagining - more like a cover of themselves.

[@chalfo]

Puzzle is the perfect choice for electric verses acoustic

[@evilducks3710]

To fulfill your request, I suggest the Acoustic version of No God to see them adapt a very heavy song into an acoustic. That was done without an audience. If you want an audience for an acoustic version of a song there is the song you brought up: Puzzle. They play it both electric and have done Acoustic live.

[@nomusician4737]

Finally Misa throws in a fuzz pedal and not only overdrive! I LOVE fuzz on bass. Makes it sound so dirty and...err...purposely awful in the best way possible. It sounds kind of bad in the same way as the Boss HM-2 sounds on guitar. Sometimes a bad sound is the best sound!

[@1RacerXer]

Another great BAND-MAID reaction/analysis. Thanks!

[@technopsychobedlam]

Do Puzzle and Puzzle acoustic, or Different and Different acoustic.

[@reesereese2524]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@hoges412]

Certainly not shambolic! 😅 Thanks Chase, I was hoping you'd react to this. Regarding acoustic versions, I've had a quick look through your Band-Maid playlist, and realised that you haven't done either of the accessible acoustic tracks from the Christmas 2021 concert yet. Try Sayonakidori which is on their YT channel. As Saiki sang in this song "Do it" ! You're in for a real treat. And just a friendly reminder that Lovebites have a couple of new live tracks out, from their Knockin on Heavens Gate bluray, which will be released next week. Cheers from Oz.