THIS IS DIFFERENT! First Reaction - Band Maid Wonderland and Daydreaming!

[@Kevin6059]

This is what we called, back in the 70's at least, a "power ballad" - and Band-Maid, like they do everything they try, freaking KILL it on Daydreaming. It's just a masterpiece in all respects.

[@starocean6013]

This comment makes all other comments obsolete you nailed it thank you be well

[@freewheeler2go]

Band-Maid - one of the most versatile and talented bands ..... EVER!

[@billhallisey7298]

Band Maid is one of the few groups who, I feel, can melt your face and then melt your heart.

[@Kissthetoad321]

And melt your eyes into two rivers of tears.😭

[@steveratcliffe2181]

Daydreaming is something special. Everything just hits perfectly. And when Kanami's solo comes in.... magical.

[@RandomDude3047]

I mean come on, it's Band-Maid........... 🤘🤩🤘 I'll agree with anyone who recommends About Us and Endless Story, just 2 more amazing songs. Yup...

[@waynebenedict4609]

Check out "Endless Story", another great slower song from Band-Maid! These two are fantastic! "Daydreaming" is a masterpiece!

[@hiawatha.g]

Thanks for checking this out. I have around 100 favorite Band-Maid songs, and these two are among my favorite favorites. Or whatever.... I love it when they show off their jazz skills. And Daydreaming just kills me every time.

[@MG_Motorsport]

Walking quietly on my own recently, not paying too much attention to the direction I was walking and I fell straight into a hole in the ground. When I regained my senses and my eyes adjusted to the light I found I had fallen down a rabbit hole and the wall was plastered with pictures of a strange but intriguing band. Unable to move I was left with no choice but to go through the entire catalogue of music the band had hidden down there and the more I listened the more I found myself regaining strength. Mesmerized by each individual band member from Saiki's beautiful voice and her graceful presence on stage, to the bright and bubbly Miku and her amazing backing vocals perfectly complimenting Saiki, her Rhythm on the guitar flowing seamlessly with the Lead guitar of Kanami who from the outside appears as a polite and somewhat shy person until you place a guitar in her hands and she becomes one of the most amazing guitarists I have ever seen. MISA on the bass who endlessly pumps out amazing sounds and intricate patterns that I am not even sure I have seen before working in perfect harmony with the wonderful Akane on the drums who is flawless in her fills and double kicks and with the most endearing smile as she lives her life to the fullest. I was hooked and felt I had found one of the greatest bands EVER and when I had finished listening to all the music and interviews I could find, I emerged from that rabbit hole as a new-born and proud MADIAC. Beautiful music is in the ear of the beholder and my ear (well both of them actually) is completely tuned to Band Maid, I hope to be listening to them for a very long time and I hope they continue to amaze me. They also did an acoustic session which is phenomenal and I have watched each song many times but then I can listen to Onset, Freedom, Domination or influencer and many others where they completely rock out. Love these girls :) Peace out - Maidiacs :)

[@ロベルさん菜園]

Join the crowd! LOL Nice words!

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Singer Saiki asked Kanami. lead guitar and composer to write a ballad for her. Kanami claims to be in love with Saiki, so who knows what emotions were at play here. Either way, and it could be an in joke, t he result is truly brilliant and illustrates the depth of talent in composition, Kanami, and performance, Saiki and the band. The solo is just perfection. These are a group of wonderfully talented musicians with a work rate that defies description. They deserve world domination.

[@RetiredInThailand]

Their Band-Maiko song Gion-Cho is a good follow-up to these two songs. Another song that like Wonderland wanders into some jazz areas. Gion-Cho is one of their ' April Fools' specials ... it's truly unique. this was near the time when Kanami started getting the rest of the band to do more of the arranging and 'fronting' of the 'lead' parts I'm a serious fan of Kanami's lead playing, always so tasteful and perfectly fitting for the song, so Trust me when I say that this is one of their best songs despite the fact that Kanami doesn't do a guitar leaf part leaving it to MISA sand Akane to lead the way ... and boy do they ever. Gion-Cho is one of the rarer official videos that get reacted to, but it truly is a musical AND cinematics masterpiece.

[@killiansred1000]

Absotively! Gion-cho is different from any other song you’ve heard. All of BAND-MAIKO is sung in a different dialect than their usual songs. Miku takes on a role, like an actress, to fit the song.

[@FragileCurse]

Yes! One of my favorites.

[@kisaragi075]

I once officially described saiki as the Maria Callas of rock! Her costumes have gone from the flamboyant ones of her early years to functional ones! If you look closely, you will see short sleeves on the inside and long sleeves on the outside! The bottom is a mini inside and a long skirt outside! Well done! She has a great sense of fashion. I'm sure she designed the costumes as well. I don't think there will ever be another rock vocalist as talented as she is.

[@andymitchell914]

I swear that Misa can make any song groovy as hell 💯

[@philproffitt8363]

When I enjoyed ballads in my youth, like Queen and Pat Benetar, I wouldn't have believed they would be equalled/bettered by 5 oriental Maids in my 5th decade. My women from Toe-Kay-Yo (ish) are the best!! 👊❤🤘🤘🤘 Keep it easy Cheezy...more great ballads (About Us Live...MISA MISA MISA!!!)

[@chuckvelten5337]

Daydreaming simply put, is a masterpiece ! Number one by the ladies for me. Stay safe and be well always !

[@greylocke100]

Saiki's belt with Miku backing her always sends chills down my spine and make all the hair on the back of my neck stand up. EVERY SINGLE TIME. And so far the version of Daydreaming that literally makes me cry is the Studio Coast version. The piano, the strings, it just pulls the heart so hard. If you can find the Studio Coast version, you really need to sit back in a darkened room with your headphones on and just listen to it. And the names again to help you. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist, Age: 31 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks Age: 31 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements 9/28/91 Mincho Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 32 Ah-Chan Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks Age: 30 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing Age: 28 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) And to me, the guitar solo when it comes at you is like a scream of emotion and longing. Only to fade away.

[@ロベルさん菜園]

Cheers, mate!

[@grahamreed8774]

Daydreaming is Kanami's fave ballad- She composed it on the piano. But for me it's Wonderland. The arrangement is so exotic and lush- rim shots from Akane and Saiki's vocals- shear quality. There are certain other lead singers, actually no others, that can never achieve such heights, literally.

[@baddhorsie8318]

Agreed, sadly we are in the minority when it comes to "wonderland". I love watching Saiki performance, she shines !!!

[@MaartenT]

@@baddhorsie8318 Wonderland is the only of their ballads that I love with the exception of "about Us" and the acoustic version of Puzzle, the others are not really for me. It's actually pretty high up on my favourites list and it's a toss-up between Wonderland and Rinne for my favourite track off of Conqueror. I am sure there are plenty of people who love Wonderland, I do think the majority would choose Daydreaming over Wonderland though since it's such a fanfavoutite.

[@baddhorsie8318]

@@MaartenT rinne is in the top also, daydream acoustic puzzle/anemone. And acoustic smile and page...I just love band-maid no matter what they do.

[@roygillotti4615]

Wonderland is one of my favorites as well, Saiki shines bright, but also I feel it's an Akane/MISA feature as well.

[@SpaTZz9]

This band can do it all. Saw them in Seattle, it was magic.

[@Kissthetoad321]

Thank you for your reaction. Daydreaming is arguably the most beloved song by fans. In their top 10 by far. But Wonderland is underestimated when it is made for large concert halls. This version in Shibuya is beautiful and powerful. Misa's bass is omnipresent in these two songs. You are right to emphasize the importance of the rhythm section as well as Saiki's voice with Miku's complicity. Don't forget that Kanami is the composer and how subtle and intelligent her talent is to add her little melodic touches throughout the songs. Band Maid is a rock band that always surprises us and the most harmonious that exists today.

[@lurkmerchant]

Actually I love Anemone more than Daydreaming. That said I love U2 feel and love that arena ballad vibe.

[@edwardallen4051]

Wonderland is off the Conqueror album (My Fave by a smidgeon) and if you like variety it's the one to listen to. It has 3 songs that I feel are extraordinary compositions Wonderland, Bubble and Blooming, then Page, At the drop of a hat and Endless Story for more fantastic slower stuff with the album finishing off with one of their heaviest songs Rinne. Of course everything else is brilliant as well.

[@1947dd]

Daydreaming is a sad, beautiful song. It is my #2 Band Maid song. Here are the lyrics: English Translation Daydreaming, don’t wake me up There's nothing I can do with a hoarse voice Stay next to me tonight Hold on, feel my soul As we swayed under the moonlight Our shadows blended together Clumsiness intertwined I hope tonight does not end This may be wrong Though I thought it was over I still want to believe I feel more alive in this moment Day Dreaming, dreaming about you Day Dreaming, dreaming about you So, I'm daydreaming, don’t wake me up There's nothing I can do with a hoarse voice Stay next to me tonight, Don’t go I want to daydream, don’t let it disappear We cannot go back, so don’t go Stay next to me tonight Hold on, feel my soul Feeling the distance of this breath Somehow I love you so much Our shadows start to move And dissolves in the early hours This may be wrong Though I thought it was over I still want to believe I feel more alive in this moment Daydreaming, dreaming of you Daydreaming, dreaming of you Daydreaming, dreaming of you Daydreaming, dreaming of you So, I'm daydreaming, do not wake up There's nothing I can do with a hoarse voice Stay next to me tonight Do not go I want to daydream, don’t let it disappear We cannot go back, so don’t go Stay next to me tonight Hold on, feel my soul

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Ballad-like songs: Page, Endless Story, About Us. Smile.

[@MaartenT]

A couple of others: anemone, At the drop of a hat (imo, not sure if everyone agrees), the acoustic version of Puzzle.

[@edwardallen4051]

@@MaartenT And Awkward, Saiki says it's a ballad so it must be so

[@JazzFatcho]

At the Tokyo Garden Theater concert, Saiki said they think they have some ballads like Awkward, Anemone, but some people say "BAND-MAID" has no Ballad. Their new song "Memorable" is a BALLD, anyway.

[@FullTexanEffect]

Band-Maid are very versatile and could probably pull off Polka if they wanted to. 💃

[@lurkmerchant]

I actually thought Sayonakidori has polka element in it when I first heard it 😂

[@phaeron]

The catalog of this band is the purest wonderland, which quite often leaves me daydreaming.... The Top 10 songs of B-M may be quite different for many of us, but as sure as the amen in the church, is that almost everyone has 'Daydreaming' in it. Rightfully so, imo. For me, it even occupies for quite some time now and so far unchallenged the first place. :) It repeatedly manages to put me in the exact state the song title describes with its instrumental and Saiki's phenomenal voice. Well, at least until Kanami's solo brings me back like a hard Right that could make even a professional boxer jealous and leaves me with nothing but goosebumps. I love it, and it's one of the absolute best songs I know in general. 🤘🏻 _____________________ 「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊

[@kennogawa6638]

The Maids are back in the US for May playing in music festivals Florida and then Ohio.

[@tonygriffin_]

Of all my many favourite Saiki vocal moments, several of them are in the song Wonderland. When she sails through 3 octaves at one point (4:35) and uses her head voice (female equivalent of falsetto) to get up high and then drops it so low, and all so smoothly. And Daydreaming is just a perfect jewel of a song (even with it's U2's The Edge guitar sound at one point - that man would be in trouble without his delay pedal!). Band-Maid can move from moving ballad to in-your-face ROCK so easily - maestros of songwriting and lyrics, every one of them! Talking of lyrics, I put English subtitles onto that MV of Wonderland but if I put the link to it here, this comment will get removed...so I'll put it in a second comment above, it will disappear from here but you can still see it so have a look if you're into the superb lyric writing of Miku!

[@jagjag3236]

Mmm...totally agree about Saiki's contribution to Wonderland. Magical.

[@ロベルさん菜園]

Well said, Tony!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

" Page " & " Awkward " are songs I would put in the ballad type category. Both are very good. ❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@edwardallen4051]

At 2:02 Kanami looking in admiration at Saiki gets me everytime.

[@785boats]

Too true man. In so many clips we see that adoring inner smile of hers directed at her fellow Maids. Saiki especially. She is like a mother hen. So proud of the way they deliver the music that she writes for them.

[@ericifune5543]

At Shibuya Eggman she blew her a kiss.

[@Jonas_S_]

Wonderland: Love this song! Jazzy and funky with a melody that grows and grows. Saiki's song for sure, her vocals are amazing! Daydreaming: Best. Power. Ballad. Ever. 🥰

[@SuperWalla12]

Grab you're ticket my man for the live stream they just had from the garden theatre japan 8ooo strong 2and ahalf hours of sheer bliss and awesomeness 😁🤘🤘 great reactions as always dude 👍

[@David-yt6kp]

I noticed you didn't say much about the solo, but once you understand the song, you'll also understand why Kanami chose to play it the way she did. It's a perfect fit.

[@Bodneyblue]

"Daydreaming" my personal Maids fav No1. .."Wonderland" another fav..fighting for a top 5...These ladies can melt your face...but also ..melt your heart....Long May They Reign!

[@makmiskell3733]

Thanks for the double feature! Saiki's emotions come thru on both!

[@garylai363]

Wonderland is often underrated as it's on Conqueror, and some fans don't like that album because for some of the songs, they moved away from the fast tempo hard rock sound a bit. However, the band wanted to show they could do more than that. Wonderland as you said is a great jazzy, funky song, and is a vocal showcase for Saiki and Miku. The climax when the intro/chorus riff comes back is a highlight. There's a lot of information on Daydreaming as it was released as a single. There's a lot of lore behind the song, and as you mentioned it has a more modern sound. Saiki tasked Kanami to listen to a lot of current at the time influences, like EDM, Tropical House and such, and try to incorporate some of those elements into a song. You can hear stuff like claps, chimes, and the overall EDM influences with buildups and drops. Kanami made a demo with some of these elements, and then Saiki told her good, now make it Band-Maid, and thus this song was born. It was also one of the first songs Saiki felt like she was ready to sing about love, as she had avoided it before. Kanami's solo in this song is often regarded as one of her most emotive and powerful solos as well.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thanks for the info!

[@santi141414]

I love this songs but Daydreaming is so intens, when I listen to this song I always tear up, this song for me is so special

[@benjiravanovov4393]

That second one sounded liked it could be the closing theme for a really cool slice of life anime.

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

Hell yeah Bro!! Gotta check out You. Happens to be my favorite BM song and another ballad esque song 🤘🧀🤘

[@MaartenT]

I am not saying he shouldn't check it out, but I would say that's a pop-punk song instead of a ballad. But I am not big on ballads usually, so it's possible I am off about that (or I quickly flipped through the wrong song). You mean "you." off of their 2017 album "Just Bring It"?

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

@@MaartenT yessir

[@jkkansasband7056]

Yup, two more Awesome songs from the Maids. I believe they can play any genre they want and be great at it. Classic Band-Maid for sure. Peace. 3.19

[@あめやま-h8w]

Thank you for responding to Daydreaming. It feels great to see Kanami playing an arpeggio the first time and a different riff the second time. And the solo performance... it's a little melancholy, and it's a beautiful tone.

[@enol8603]

Daydreaming is so subtly mesmerizing that you aren't even aware that you're lost in it.

[@craigfenson]

you aware they just commenced their 10th anniversary with their biggest serving to date? and they just dropped a new tour-inspired ballad two days ago.

[@philproffitt8363]

New ballad...is that in the streamed concert of 9th? I got my ticket and will be getting amongst it soon 😁

[@philproffitt8363]

Yes...I've seen it now. It was memorable...and it WAS 'Memorable' :-)

[@topographic1973ify]

Try ABOUT US. It's a love song to the fans and be sure to read the closed captions

[@marcostavinga4521]

It's no wonder that daydreaming has been a fan favorite for years. Band-Maid ballads really are something special.

[@Greg-om2hb]

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! I mean, the BAND-MAID funky jazzy ballad! It’s a brave man that listens to WONDERLAND and DAYDREAMING back-to-back. It just got dusty in here.

[@its_dav3_______]

Bandmaid- "About us" is my favorite ballad from them..

[@Tristan_Anderwelt]

Daydreaming is one of my favorite songs of them.

[@jagjag3236]

Wonderland + 5 shining stars in the Universe = Band-Maid Source: Department of practical applied music and mathematics. Trust me.

[@MaartenT]

Wonderland is one of my favourites, I love Saiki's vocals on it and just the rhythm and bassplaying in general. Daydreaming is one of the lower ones for me personally as I find it somewhat boring and whiny and I think it is somewhat overvalued by a lot of people, but it is a fanfavourite so it's probably just not for me (like most of their more ballad-y style of songs). I have seen people compare this to U2 and I don't like U2 either as I find them also boring and whiny, so that might be it. I tend to not like "love song" sounding ballads I guess. They have a couple of other ballads, a bunch of them of their album Conqueror. Also as far as their names go: - Lead vocals: Saiki - Rhythm guitarist + vocals: Miku - Lead guitarist: Kanami - Bass: Misa - Drums: Akane

[@MSIContent]

Top 5 for sure! So beautiful and moving 😢

[@lurkmerchant]

They introduced their first real ballad at Tokyo Garden Theatre.

[@zer0tzer0]

If you haven't done the Ballads yet you have to do the acoustic version of 'Puzzle'.

[@Mrthedutchman1]

Daydreaming is probably my favorite band maid song, closely followed by puzzle, which you need to hear by the way!

[@MrEd-qg8td]

"Daydreaming" I feel is Kanami's Masterpiece. Another Ballad worth listening to is "About us"

[@christophp821]

Try " Puzzle " "Sense " Moratorium". Also great song too.

[@starocean6013]

Hard to believe you made no reference to one of mincho's heart wrenching solos not quite a madiac yet !

[@DoctorChange106]

I say POWER BALLAD the best of all time

[@MichaelNolen]

try "About Us"

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Daydreaming is what they used to call a "Torch Song".

[@Prober61]

You may be getting near ready (Near) to listen to Band Maiko. Before you do this you need to listen to Secret my lips, then Band-Maiko Secret Maiko Lips,.

[@killiansred1000]

I’m surprised you haven’t figured out BAND-MAID’s songs are unpredictable. Three songs completely different from each other are Anemone, Unleash and Bubble.

[@britwill72jp]

I always appreciate their rhythm section, which is driving the songs so well and making it more interesting. Besides Kanami's fantastic song writing, I wouldn't have been so into their music if Misa and Akane were not playing in this band. They're the most groovy and funcky rhythm section amongst all the Japanese rock bands.

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

Re: Daydreaming, Kanami is pulling harmonics in U2 style all through the song...probably what your hearing. Wonderland has a great R&B groove to it and both are my all time fav BM tunes.

[@DonKelleyMusic]

They are so intense! I wouldn't call either of these ballads though. I guess that is as close as they get. Obviously brilliant instrumentalists and vocalists. I don't hear anything with them that I emotionally attach to, but technically I certainly respect their brilliance, and I like their songwriting. I have no comprehension of how good their lyrics are, I think something is lost in translation. The second song you reacted to is the first song by bandmaid I've heard that actually makes me think of "classic rock" which is kind of cool, because they are really more metally than hard rocky imho. Really cool to see this stuff!

[@Greish-esquire]

😁

[@Bodneyblue]

If wasn't for these ladies, I wouldn't be on this Shinkansen as I type this...Heading for Kagoshima.

[@arminthielen8570]

You did Band-Maid , Lovebites , Babymetal , so what is missing ? Hanabie ! ( all female ) really Man pleeease check them out. Play their own Instruments , write their own Songs ( sorry important for me ) Unconvetional Stuff ! " We love Sweets " is the first to go with .

[@Cheezyxyz]

What other song? I need 2 ;)

[@goyabv]

@@Cheezyxyz envy is another good one from hanabie

[@arminthielen8570]

@@Cheezyxyz Neet Game or L.C.G or Reiwa Dating Apps Generation , thats up to you

[@alexduraev]

Who is Saphath??? (Good way to go about it is Outcast of Eden and Spider Queen's Call). Loving your way of picking 2 songs for review mate, much luck to ur channel!

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thank you my friend!

[@redj59]

Saiki can move so effortlessly into/out of her falsetto