This "Maid" my day 💖 | BAND-MAID, Dice

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[@steveroe3887]

Something that doesn't get mentioned a lot is how close they are. You'll hear they're like family, but it goes deeper than that. Akane loved her grandmother and wanted her to go to a concert, but her grandmother was to sick and never got to see the band live. When she passed the other girls decided to sing at the funeral. This is what you get from them all the time, the way they treat each other, the way they treat their fans and the way they treat their music, and it's infectious.

[@ApexRadius]

It might even be better than that. I have read that all the girls went to Grandma's house and played a show for her before she passed.

[@greylocke100]

@@ApexRadius They did. Akane posted about it on her Twitter and Instagram accounts.

[@TheVleckChannel]

They seem to get along better than any band that’s been together for 10 years has any right to.

[@VladimirChupin]

@@ApexRadius Yes, that's what I also remember, that they made a personal OKYUJI for Akane's grandma in her room. Amazing group of human beings they are...

[@ApexRadius]

@@VladimirChupin You'd probably know better than most of us, Vlad.

[@lewissmith4123]

DICE is a classic Band Maid arrangement. Kanami is the principle composer and a typical arrangement will have the ending riff the same as the opening, the second verse has variation to keep the listener interested, and the chorus must be melodic. There are some compositions where Kanami will begin her guitar solo on the last note that Saiki sings and the same note as she ends going back into the singing section so we get a seamless transition. There is a lot of thought in a Kanami composition, she is a genius and that's why she is also my favourite maid !

[@cygnetseven]

Thank you for not ignoring the vocals as most reactors do. I get it. What the trinity do is amazing. But the way Saiki floats over the flames and the support Miku gives her is amazing. One day you will find a song called Puzzle and you will see what I mean. And then you will find the acoustic version and Saiki and Kanami will have you in tears. (Although Anemone is even more emotional to me.)

[@megalondonkleuter]

😭 do not get me start it

[@kennogawa6638]

Miku was the original singer and did not play any instruments until Kanami taught her to play guitar.

[@VladimirChupin]

@stevehall5128 reminded us here that she was at least learning the accordion.

[@chalfo]

Ohrenje's documentary series order is 1. Saiki 2. Kanami 3. Akane 4. Misa 5. Miku pt1,2,3 - Miku's is last as, as founder of the band, it encompasses all of Band-Maid (not just her story) so certain elements (e.g. recruitment) would be spoilers if presented before the others. Each is about half an hour but I've watched them countless times (with reactors and independently)

[@killiansred1000]

Yup. These are the best, most detailed documentaries about the individuals in BM. Their personalities are very different.

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

May want to hold off a bit on Ohrenje's Documentary Series. He has said in his discord he will be re-releasing them because he isn't completely satisfied with how they came out

[@chrisbergsten1429]

@@Studio-Coast_Kid They're quite good, but I feel they could have used another editing pass to tighten them up. Curious to find out what he changes.

[@madsstavang]

Kanami is the pianist. Miku had absolutely nothing 😂, and look at where she is now!

[@stevehall5128]

Miku's only instrumental experience was a few weeks of "organ" (there's speculation that this might be a mis-translation for "accordion" 😅!) in elementary school. She didn't like being told what to play so she quickly dropped it.

[@powbobs]

Yes, she had a rough life.

[@holyomega3093]

Miku is a woman of focus, commitment, and sheer will.

[@johnquinn7794]

@@holyomega3093If anything happens to her cat, watch out!

[@chrisegbertky]

I have often said you could drop Miku Kobato in the middle of the Sahara with a kazoo and she would still become a rock star. Truth!

[@danmolnar402]

Musicians really like and appreciate Band-Maid. The rhythm, instrumentation, melody and composition are so satisfying.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤙🏽

[@thisismadness6962]

Kanami writes the music and then Miku writes the lyrics. So, it's Miku who interprets the key changes and adds meaning. I think she's brilliant with it.

[@VladimirChupin]

I think Kanami actually communicates telepathically with Miku during this process. For example, Kanami writes music with the idea of swimming in the ocean, and then Miku writes lyrics about swimming in the ocean. Without Kanami telling a single word to Miku regarding her thoughts and ideas.

[@thisismadness6962]

@@VladimirChupin So cool. I wonder if they talk about songs while Kanami is writing. Or maybe when they chose one to work up. Apparently, Kanami has written many more songs than Band Maid has played or Kabato has written lyrics for. She once said that her company required her to write a song every week.

[@TehPhysics]

6:23 "I didn't know what to listen to!" Relatable. This is every BAND-MAID fan upon their first listen to any new BAND-MAID song.

[@lightryu33]

When you listen to their tunes, you have the impression that each girl has her own music sheet, making each of their songs complex and unique.

[@powbobs]

The members say that MISA is the nicest and funniest member. She’s extremely shy.

[@ravenhull]

You get to see her come out a bit in the live shows, especially making faces at Akane and sometimes messing with Miku during ‘magic time’.

[@powbobs]

@@ravenhull Yes, she’s especially comfortable around Akane.

[@VladimirChupin]

BAND-MAID is very lucky in that they not only have got one of the best drummers in rock and one of the best bassists in rock, but that these two are such close friends that they seem to be like one soul in two bodies. Moonchild and Sunchild, two sides of the same coin, the opposites which complement each other perfectly. And this is the rhythm section-a single word describing their unified duality.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ MISA!

[@dearkazuscorner2549]

I get goosebumps and teary eyes every single time the song reaches THAT point. And hearing it live for the first time was so amazing!!

[@motley22crue]

Ohrenje's docu-series is the best one. Make sure you do them in order :)

[@spaolozzi53]

Miku was able to play by this time, and although Kanami would still play the rhythm parts in the studio, Miku would play on stage. As a rough guide, if Miku is holding a Rickenbacker, then it's an ornament, if she's holding a Zemaitis, like here, she can play her part.

[@ApexRadius]

Yeah, apparently Kanami, upon seeing Miku's choice of guitar, told her that the Rickenbacker wasn't going to cut it for the sound of the band but Miku didn't know any better at the time. She just picked it because she liked its looks. It was fine to start learning on. I've seen some early live footage in which Miku plays a couple of different non-Zemaitis models, including a black Stratocaster-type guitar. Not sure if it was a Fender.

[@spaolozzi53]

@@ApexRadius I think Miku's love of Sheena Ringo may have played a part too, her song Marunouchi Sadistic makes a "Rikken 620" an aspirational object.

[@ApexRadius]

Very possible, indeed. I only know that Miku said that she knew nothing about guitars at the time and chose it because she liked the way it looked. Kanami was like, "Nuh-uh..."

[@alangerman7865]

You gotta hear saiki singing choose me and playing piano LIVE!

[@lurkmerchant]

That video hasn't been up on their official channel yet. Hoping it will be uploaded on Saiki's birthday.

[@philcalvino884]

Always enjoy your reacts, NP! I always get a little more out of the song, musically speaking, than I started out with.

[@Charles-ce7ev]

Assassins never show emotion.

[@NittPicc]

🥷!!!

[@Jackgtd2]

As far as I know Miku had never played any instrument before she started learning guitar for Band-Maid which makes it doubly impressive to see how far she has come. There are some fan cams of early concerts from that era where she is only singing but within a year or so she was already holding her own with the rest of the band. Granted she was just playing chords, as do most rhythm guitarists, but their songs are so complex I can imagine it was pretty intimidating to even try to support the off the charts talent of the power trio of Kanami, Misa and Akane. There will always be a special place in my heart for our little pigeon.

[@thomasrotweiler]

Miku did start to learnthe organ - this from an interview in 2019 , translated and published on reddit : "When I was in the 1st year of elementary school, I went to an organ class. I started going to the class because I wanted to do it on my own accord, but once I started being told "You must do this! You must do that!", I didn't enjoy it anymore and stopped attending the class . However, after I stopped attending the class, I practiced on my own by using the learning materials and enjoyed it a lot." I'm not saying Miku can play organ / piano but she did try and learn when she was small. source : Miku's Interview in "The Day Before World Domination" visual book (21 Jan 2019)

[@miqoto]

Everyone but Miku learned piano at some point. Miku knew how to sing japanese pop and japanese folk songs(enka), no piano nor guitar in the beginning. She was effectively strumming some notes until they decided either Saiki or Miku were needed to learn guitar. Saiki said NO, so Miku took up that mantle. On the costumes, Akane-Miku-Kanami are the maids, and Misa-Saiki are the rock representations 😆

[@lurkmerchant]

Saiki started piano last year.

[@shifterbbr1986]

This is my favourite Band maid tune, pure talent right there. 🔥🔥

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and Saiki herself said that she was losing her voice and was worry that she won't be able to sing, she was also holding off on the operation has she had heard about singers losing their voice after the operation, but the band members all supported her and she got it done in the summer of 2017 and then a couple of months of vocal training (she and Miku both have vocal coaches now). DICE was recorded after the operation and her voice was back even better than before. Also, if you're up for it, you could listen to the studio version and then the live version.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

Saiki's (and Miku's) vocal coach is Ayako Nakanomori. Find a song called "Get the Glory" and you will see the similarities,

[@Big_Al_63]

A quick suggestion. BAND-MAID is known for changing arrangements for live performances. They don't always do it so it's always a surprise. Do a comparison of Manners studio vs official live. Mind blowing how different they are.

[@Big_Al_63]

I forgot to mention that the official live video for MANNERS is two songs but there is a good break between songs.

[@frankandre4385]

The Band Maid translated interviews on Reddit are lengthy but contain a lot of information on the creative process that they go through. It's like reading an unedited biography but quite fascinating !

[@charlescoleman4017]

Yes, it's a good place to start, po! Hi Frank! 😃

[@frankandre4385]

@@charlescoleman4017 Been having some fascinating conversation on this channel today...I was wondering where you were . 🤔

[@charlescoleman4017]

@@frankandre4385 Mostly on Twitter, but also running some errands. Tending to my physical needs as well. . . . no not THOSE needs, LOL~! I am feeling much better. sometimes you just have to pamper yourself a bit. Physical therapy exercises have been a godsend.

[@texas1872]

Since you like metal and all female bands, here's another one from Japan - Hanabie

[@Space_Ranger]

You never forget your first love. Dice was the first song I heard from them (in a reaction too! ) and I was just floored. I've been Maidiac ever since. I'm not going to give you any other songs because whatever you do next will be a favorite!

[@sugaanessena3143]

Mine is Domination.

[@ravenhull]

I was talking about my love of female bass players, and was linked to this and Domination (live). Never turned back.

[@Senji-Ch.]

Dice has to be one of my absolute favorite songs from the Maids because of the message, the symbolism and just everything makes it a top pick in my book. I'm glad you enjoyed it ♥

[@RudiTheMan]

Misa may look grumpy, she's as goofy as the others,

[@jameswelsh598]

Congradulations, your only the second person go get the reason for it getting lighter

[@charlessliger358]

Wait until you hear the acoustic versions! Sayonakidori is flippin' awesome Miku vocals.

[@markhayes9004]

Welcome back home Princess NittPicc! I hope you are having a wonderful day! This song does have closed captions on it, so you don't have to look up the lyrics, but I don't think "Play" does have closed captions. You had a really good grasp of what "Dice" is about without having read the lyrics yet. Miku is a little genius when it comes to writing lyrics, don't let that cute little lady fool you, and I'd strongly suggest you never try to play poker with her. Miku likes to write lyrics that can have different meanings for different people and uses a lot of words or phrases that have multiple meanings. Kanami tends to prefer complex rhythms, melodies and countermelodies, played really fast. Kanami set one of her goals to be writing a song faster than the fastest Dragon Force song which is about 225 bpm. She came close to that with "Black Hole" at 220 bpm. I suspect that little gentle genius will surpass that goal in the near future.

[@manrayma]

looking forward to Band Maid sundays now. but how in the world are you going to go a week without listening to the Maids?? "Afterlife" has a killer riff and will make you laugh and bust a move at the same time.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

MISA MISA MISA is known as the drinker of the band (which is a fallacy as MIKU actually out-drinks them all). She drinks hard liquor on stage from the bottle - that is because for quite a while early on, she suffered from pretty severe stage fright. Her parents were "hippies" ... and while I am still not completely sure what that means in Japan I think it equates to them being free spirits. We call her MISA MISA MISA because the band MAID a trip to Seattle at a time when she was questioning whether or not to stay with the band (2016). She did not really know if they were making an impact. She was greeted when she came on stage to the crowd chanting MISA! MISA! MISA! and at that point was convinced to stay. She has ever since been known as MISA MISA MISA :) . Saiki was actually pursuing a career in dance and acting when she joined the band. Once you know that it is obvious in her movements (especially her hands) and stage presence. I often refer to her as BAND MAID crowd control as she really knows how to own an audience. It's the reason I use the line from DOMINATION "we dance in the palm of her hand" to describe her ... and the reason she is referred to as "the queen" even tho MIKU was the founder. Saiki actually has a very deep voice for a Japanese (or any) girl ... she also has a "Yaeba smile" which makes her pronunciation unique, much like Freddie Mercury and his teeth. She got the nickname "the Ice Queen" because she was rarely captured smiling as she was very self conscious about it ... due to the encouragement of fans she embraces it now :) .

[@frankandre4385]

Mr D...You are a wealth of information...Where do you find this ? I read this morning, that as of the release of Conquerer, Saiki said she would do something about her teeth when she was in her 40's. The others thought it to be a silly notion and (possibly?) Talked her out of it .

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

@@frankandre4385 That is why I referenced Freddie Mercury. He never got his teeth "fixed" because he was concerned it would affect his singing. As far as I am concerned she is beautiful just the way she is :) .

[@theerayundar6204]

I like Saiki’s teeth. I kind of miss Su Metal’s yaeba teeth.

[@frankandre4385]

@@PANIC_aka_PinD It's the same reason Barbra Streisand never got a nose job...Some things shouldn't be messed with. I would never fault Saiki for doing what she thinks is best for her.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

@@frankandre4385 Lets leave Barbara and her schnozz out of this :p . Lots of people in the entertainment industry are known for some of their unique features above and beyond their talent. If Saiki's yaeba smile helps them achieve world domination, I am all for it ;) .

[@killiansred1000]

“Bubble,” has more changes than any other song I’ve heard and I’ve listened to everything I could find. “Influencer,” has a 2 part bass solo followed by a unique sounding Kanami solo.

[@Kevin6059]

Nice reaction! Did we warn you about how you're face may hurt from smiling? And yes, there are times you don't know what to listen to. It'll keep you coming back. And back. And back...

[@megalondonkleuter]

I love Band-Maid's music because it feels like it is breathing and alive because of so many changes and not always playing the same thing over and over

[@melocitysolo9574]

Miku wrote almost all of the lyrics and actively appeared in all media to raise her profile as the band's publicist. Meanwhile, she devoted all her personal time to practicing her guitar. Kanami-sensei gave her a pep talk, and while her fingertips were bleeding, she worked hard in the little time she had to practice.😂

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! "Thrill" saved Band-Maid Literally "Dice" saved me Figuratively my life was dull and boring I was sick of even my favourite Bands and found ALL modern music BORING and generic I had heard Band-Maid in 2016 ("Real Existence") and had sort of been keeping loose track of them as well as Babymetal THEN in Feb 2018 15 seconds Changed EVERYTHING the first 15 seconds (BASS BASS BASS) of "Dice" I have now traveled from my home in Australia to half way round the world to LA USA in 2019 to see them Live (twice) and not a single day goes by without me listening to at least one Band-Maid song.

[@thisismadness6962]

Pretty sure Miku doesn't play piano. Kanami taught her to play guitar and even wrote at least one song as a tutorial to prepare Miku for a more difficult song. Until recently (don't know about Unleash ep) I believe Kanami played all the guitar parts in the studio versions. (Kanami mentioned this in an interview.) That gave Miku more time to prepare for live shows. So this is probably Kanami playing rhythm in this studio recording. Of course they would have made this MV well after the studio recordings.

[@joeking6763]

MIKU was and is a singer. She was in other groups as a vocalist no instruments - Before Band Maid - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZfce6KgbNmerdU MIKU has since learned guitar from KANAMI (lead guitarist and author of the music - with input from MISA and AKANE ) Japanese Interviewer: Since all five girls are cute, each of them has a different character. Those who want to see idols perform can also enjoy (each character individually). MIKU: NO!!! Not just for one of them, all of them together! - IF only more people felt this way! Japanese Interviewer: Kuruppo, you are a pretty good tactician. Clever! You thought of it. You really formed the band you wanted, right? MIKU: It's a Miracle! SAIKI: That's right! The full interview seems to have been taken down 😞 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWWphayEiNiqp6M SAIKI was not into Maid outfits - she was "tricked" into wearing the costume. MIKU found SAIKI who was singing on her own. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuvh4p7pplmfa8 MIKU's manager said that if MIKU told SAIKI the truth about the maid outfits SAIKI would probably not join. So MIKU tricked SAIKI into joining the band. SAIKI says "they told me there were 5 girl members and made me listen to the songs. She remained silent about the maid outfits or there being a pigeon. Then MIKU told SAIKI about the maid uniforms. Before that, they only told SAIKI they were making the costumes, and asked her she didn't like frilly things right? SAIKI said yes, I won't wear anything frilly. And she got "we can adjust it for you in the future, so it's ok." So SAIKI got a sense of discomfort because it felt like things were being kept from her. Then they sprang the maid costumes on her the day before the live. She's omg noooooo, it's frilly.... The costumes at the start were uniform for all of them. (like in the video THRILL - Note SAIKI is not wearing the apron) SAIKI threw the apron saying she's not wearing that. But they already cut off her escape route (forced her to do the 1st live because it was decided already). But SAIKI had a lot of fun after that 1st live. But she still hated the frilly stuff. Here is a video of her at the first concert right after she was shown the costumes. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWrNp5ljhadqrpY

[@johnkrytonn3210]

Live Maid is the Best Maid.....anyone can fake it in the studio but to bring that experience to the Live Stage and elevate the performance...Well just saying....

[@ericsandifer1]

As I've said on other reaction videos, Thrill got my attention and Dice made me go "Holy f#@k they are good." As far as the lyrics, the song subject is a bit more, um "adult" than I thought when first saw it years ago. Great reaction again, and it's fun watching your journey down the Pigeon Hole.

[@daaaaaave]

If you’re referring to candy or whip, that’s actually just the Japanese version of carrot or stick. The line is just about motivation.

[@ApexRadius]

Yeah, actually it's not that kind of adult theme at all, as the above reply mentions. It's about going bravely into the world and taking chances, dealing with setbacks, and capitalizing on opportunities. So, yes, it's very much about being an adult in that sense.

[@greylocke100]

I posted a information file about the song. What it is, is the Ladies calling out the shut ins called Hikikomori or NEET's. IT's saying are you going to sit there playing with dolls in your parents basement or are you going to roll the dice and step out into the real world and challenge yourself.

[@ericsandifer1]

Thanks for the information and clarification. It is appreciated, but i still like my version, fantasy that it may be 😎

[@WilliamHallisey]

​@@greylocke100😅

[@deafnewt6361]

I'm happy you reacted to Dice. This is the one that made me a Maidiac.

[@gku8744]

Another band to react to that has top notch musicianship is Leonid and Friends.

[@charlescoleman4017]

I think you should continue to wait to check out the lyrics til later, but I think you definitely want to see these lyrics.

[@dasyeah2695]

ah yes down the rabbit hole^^ skiped thrill, not my fav and the oldest music vid soooo i enjoy everything after more but hey totally here for it. Their catalouge is massive and eeven tho i have my personal favs and not favs, no bad song per se to be found . The documentary made me love the band even more like how was that even possible ,even more? But yes even more

[@Darth.Fluffy]

Misa GROOVES.

[@JuanSan66]

I love Maid Sundays! The girls are unsurpassed when it comes to combining complex compositions under highly catchy main melodies. In Dice, specifically, three sections of the song out of tempo, perfectly spun as in a pearl necklace. Master songwriters!, specially in their bridges and second verses. Thank you NittPicc!, great job.

[@FatTulip.]

Everyone is taken by MISA. But also the same could be said for Saiki, Miku, Akane and Kanami, po!

[@DoctorChange106]

THINK 5 YRS AGO THIS MY 2ND BMD SONG, FIRST WAS THRILL, AND I WAS SOLD. THANKS

[@thammond1946]

The lead-in line to the chorus, "Seize the moment," only is sung before chorus numbers 2 and 3. It not only reflects the dramatic progression of the song you talked about but is emblematic of a strong and ongoing band theme: take off the blinders and move forward. You should definitely react to Dice and Hate as a single performance at Lolapalooza.

[@davidmejia7908]

Here's one for ya - the song "Youth" from "Instrumental Maid" channel. It is my new favorite and covers all the best Band Maid bases - rocking, happy, catchy and fast! Each Maid is in full flight as they rip through this number.

[@Kidflipster2769]

Aannnnnndddd then you hear it live amplifying it to a wholleeee different level lolol

[@hiawatha.g]

At the time of this video, Kanami was still recording the studio rhythm guitar lines; Miku was starting to take them in live performances.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Kate Chopin. To me, this song is all about Awakening. And deciding to be Awakened. Are you gonna roll the dice? Candy or whip?

[@glenkelley6799]

Saiki and a whip? And 4 inch heels? Where is this song going?

[@bandmaidfanATL]

@@glenkelley6799 🤔where ever Saiki wants to take it. 😍🥵

[@paulfarmer745]

She doesn't play piano

[@70soperator16]

Ok....I'm an oldish guy....lemme tell ya....back in the '70's, I would have loved to sit down, smoke weed, and listened to tunes with you in a group.....you seem like a very contagiously fun person....DICE was my second Band Maid song.....I was hooked.....yes....please do check out Ohrenje's documentaries....they are VERY well done and full of tidbits....Saiki is first....of course...LOL....nice work...nice energy....thanks for the content

[@docmetal8194]

Sugoi! Another great reaction. Love to see you're learning and enjoying! Since you'll be doing BAND-MAID Sundays, my suggestion would be to do the Official Music Video followed by the Official LIVE Video of the same song. Then we'd get twice as much of your excellent reactions! Arigatou! 🤘🤘 #SurrenderLove #ShareHappyLetsDance

[@jasonnord785]

This song is perfect.

[@YamatoKazuki]

Honestly, the way you're into music and the fact that you actually know what you're talking about is awesome. I love your reactions and your attitude, keep it up PO! :) ❤

[@rockyetsx70]

There's another aspect of Band-Maid and the maid culture it comes from that won't show up on the official live videos, you'll need to check out some of the fan cam live videos. That's a little thing called Omajinai Time (magic time). It has nothing to do with their music, but it has a lot to do with their relationship with their audience and an indication of just how much fun they are having. I love musicians who take the music seriously but not themselves. This is one of the many charms of Band-Maid and especially Miku. You just have to see it to grasp what is going on. They do it at every solo show, here's a prime example from Nashville last year (the venue was attached to a bowling alley) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2exhHeaf9t-iLs

[@rockyetsx70]

This is the very maid cafe that Miku worked at when she had this idea of a band with cute outfits and cool hard rock music for the contrast. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn-qeIGZfbSInpo

[@bertg2779]

Glad you are enjoying my favorite band. They deserve a Grammy!! If you do teach flute you need to hear Wagakki Band's flute player.

[@_JimS]

Just put the list of Band-Maid songs on the wall and throw a dart at it.....be sure "WHY-WHY-WHY" is on there. All Miku could do was sing and dream. DICE was off their 2021 World Domination Album so that was well after Saiki's surgery which I believe was end of 2017 or beginning of 2018. Right before the surgery she was bad, very low and gravely. Saiki has a low voice in general, check out some interviews and you'll see. Akane's drop right after MISA's bass solo....she does that a lot, "Afterlife" has an epic drop.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Top tier Band Maid here! MISA & Saiki wear a version of a maid outfit. All members have outfits that sorta match their personality I suggest these Band Maid songs: Manners, Bubble, Blooming, Daydreaming, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Often overlooked is what having two good singers allows in their music. Alone has them trading lead lines. Secret My Lips shows fantastic harmonizing in the last chorus. Corallium is them doing stuff. I don't know how to describe it. Extra bravo to Miku for having such a controlled flexible voice. Wide variety of vocalizations, higher and lower than Saiki, and a close tonal match to Saiki on demand.

[@wave8359]

I'll have to listen to your suggested tracks again---because that mingling of Miku and Saiki's voices is probably my favourite thing in all of Bandmaid !

[@DAVID-io9nj]

@@wave8359I was wrong about Alone re trading leads. Still great vocals. The trading leads was more common on their first two albums.

[@AK-tv6bo]

Best rock band ｏn the earth。

[@froopax1468]

Thank you NittPicc for your reaction! All I can say is Wow, your a really good reactor, you recognize both musical and visual motifs very quickly! There is so much fun with Band-Maid. Not only so many fantastic songs, it‘s the whole package with these ladies: their personas, their interaction with each other and their fans, the story of how the band was founded etc. You have a wonderful journey ahead of you!

[@chrisegbertky]

If she wants to she can be very success as a youtube reactor. Total package! Funny,enthusiastic, knowledgeable and beautiful

[@Muzicman2112]

When Miku formed Band-Maid in 2013, she didn’t know how to play a guitar! Their manager suggested that newcomer Saiki holds a guitar while performing on stage, Saiki didn’t like the idea saying that she didn’t look good just holding a guitar! The point of the guitar was to give a visual on stage because BM was a twin singing band. Needless to say Miku said she would hold the guitar! Akane then said to Miku that if you’re gonna hold a guitar you might as well learn how to play it!! This is where Sensei Kanami comes into the picture and teaches her! From not knowing a single chord to one heck of a rhythm guitarist is awesome!!

[@cholatse6745]

Great reaction again. I love your explanations based on an obvious understanding of music. You became within a short time one of my favorite reactors. I have the feeling that Band-Maid could be your Band too. You still have just scratched the surface. Yes Dice & Hate together live at Lolapalooza is a great example to get the live impression, even if the movie director was so overwhelmed that he did knew where to lend his eye on 🙂 But I guess you could be ready for some more complex stuff. I would like to recommend "Corralium" unfortunately there is no music video for it or the "Live" performance of "Manners" and "Black Hole" which shows the extreme span they cover. Looking forward for next Sunday.

[@brunobryant4846]

B-M's massive talent, charisma, creativity and firecracker tunes are what initially attracted me to this band but the more i learn about them individually the more I adore them, this rock and roll sisterhood has such respect and gratitude to their fan base, something that is so missing from other bands who are arrogant a-holes. Loved the reaction thanks from Australia 👍🍻

[@frankandre4385]

I don't think we've been introduced...Is Australia a country...an attitude...or a brand of rum...and are you commenting from inside a bottle ? Inquiring minds want to know...🤔🥃🧠🇦🇺

[@brunobryant4846]

@@frankandre4385 I'm intrigued who is this Philosopher channeling Socrates and Plato using rum bottle analogues. Indeed am in in the bottle or out, is Oz a state of mind, is there more to reality than any Sense could realise, an Unseen World perhaps. All fair ponderings good sir but I do prefer the more direct realism of the Goddesses Five e.g the Candy or the Whip. I'm now going to wish you well and bid you adieu as I retire to meditate on how much rum my navel could hold, perhaps I'll find out tonight 🤪😃👍🍻🥃

[@frankandre4385]

@@brunobryant4846 Wow...such fascinating repartee ! I had a genie in a bottle once...I received no wishes and perhaps it was only a worm...Hard to tell... Anyway...I mourned that genie, who met the unkind fate of drowning in a bottle of River Raisin Agave Spirit . Ah, what might have been...😭💰

[@MusicMike747]

What a great reaction! One of the best, in my opinion. Mentioning next week’s song in advance is a nice courtesy. I’m looking forward to it. I’ll offer only two insights today. 1) Yes, all the Maids are genuinely nice people. How nice? They leave rented tour buses cleaner than when they get it. They are also close friends. And they have the most sincere affection towards their fans of any band I know of. How much? They have written 4 (four!) songs dedicated to their fans. 2) Those goosebumps will happen a lot when listening to Band Maid. A lot, a lot. I’m letting you know ahead of time; there will be some whenever you decide to review “Blooming.” The bridge. OMG that beautiful bridge! You’ll see.

[@XenosKB]

One of my favorite things about their songs is usually songs this hard and heavy tend to be dark themes, but Band-Maid has so many uplifting songs and themes in their songs even while being really heavy. Having been to a couple of their concerts, I was grinning ear to ear the whole time.

[@Space_Ranger]

Right! I don't like most Western Rock because it's so negative! I'm sorry your friend committed suicide or died from drugs or you hate religion but get over it! Don't take me with you.

[@chrisegbertky]

​@patron40silver I have to be in a mood to appreciate the darkness and usually avoid it. My profession was to help abused and neglected children. So I've never seen Schindler's list. But I am grateful for I hurt myself today as recorded by Johnny Cssh. I love BANDMAID and am willing for them to sing instructions from IKEA about assembly of a bookcase and be hsppy!

[@Space_Ranger]

@@patron40silver This can be true for some but for a guy sometimes dealing with depression it makes things worse. I need something that gets me out of it. Not wallow in it.

[@enzoloveless132]

About vocal layering, most of the time is Miku going either up or down to contrast Saiki's voice. If you listen to their live shows, you can hear Mikus super low voice as well as her highs. "Blooming" is my fave twin-vocals track and "Sayonakidori (acoustic)" is great to see how much Miku has grown (she did the guitar arrangement herself) as well as her cutesy voice

[@AK-tv6bo]

kanamiはいい子です､でもguitarを持つと人格が変わります､恐ろしい､､

[@npmushead6543]

kawaii but kowaii (一時違いで大違い😁)

[@Lillywhite]

Whichever song you choose with this band, you'll never be let down. Some don't quite hit as hard as others but that's only by B-M standards. They're all good songs. Looking forward to Play next week already.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

hello honey....I can honestly can say that I get so excited when you post a new review !!!!! band maid and you reviewing them is pure destiny I happen to be in the minority on the Lollapalooza performance only because the sound sucks.....Im one the madiacs pushing for Play Live The intro will totally blow your mind !!!!! Look forward to next review !!!!

[@chrisbergsten1429]

Have you studied Japanese? Your pronunciation is better than most reactors. It took a long time for the band to get Dice to sound as good live as the studio version. Not that they couldn’t play it! - but the studio track has SUPER punchy production that was hard to beat. But that’s not really why people are asking you to react to Dice/Hate… when you see it, you’ll know why. ;) If you’re only doing one of these a week, it’s gonna take you a long time to catch up!

[@NittPicc]

Thank you for the pronunciation compliment. I chalk that up to being a Spanish speaker, having an interest in learning new languages, and watching lots of anime. ☺️

[@mechanicat23]

Ok. Somebody has misinformed you a little. It’s true that Saiki discarded part of her maid vestment earlier on in the band’s history. But, Saiki still wears a type of maid uniform. Saiki’s dress is themed from a head maid. The kind of head maid that directs the whole of the ground’s staff. Her hat is still part of the maid look.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

💯% correct 🤙🏽

[@frankbrunner4902]

Cant't wait till you react to the official MV of "Blooming". This together with "Secret my lips" and "Puzzle" forms the trinity on top of all this great high energy songs. But that's just my opinion. Have fun with the maids. 😎🎸🎸🥁🎸🎤

[@JaimeMartin724]

FYI regarding your comment about Misa and Saiki not wearing maid outfits, technically they are other maid motifs. Misa. (I think) is an Eastern European style maid outfit and Saiki’s is like the matron maid style from Spain (but everyone, please correct me if I am wrong!)

[@greylocke100]

Saiki's is based on a "Children's Maid" or Governess, from Spain Basque region according to a professional costumer. Although there is a gothic maid style that was popular in Tokyo for awhile.

[@TheJerm]

I'll simply add that you NAILED IT! Everything. Great reaction and VERY keen observations. One note: My guess is WHEN you go to your first Band-Maid concert, you'll think "I'm going to focus on MISA." MANY people say this. Or, if they are guitarists, they say "I'm watching Kanami (or now Miku) the whole time." As a former drummer, I ALWAYS watch the drums. That is until I went to my first Band-Maid serving. Because as most MISA fans and Kanami/Miku enthusiasts and Akane crazies find out, it's almost impossible to take one's eyes off...Saiki. She has the gravitational pull of a thousand suns. She's mesmerizing... and she's just....getting....better. It's NUTS! 🤯One prediction: If it hasn't happened already, I'm guessing that very shortly you will be interviewed by either MNN (Maid News Network) or The Gaijin Guys Podcast...or both. THAT will be VERY cool. Thanks much and keep smilin', NittPicc! 🕊

[@AK-tv6bo]

Best rock band on the Planet．

[@ral8452]

there is band-maiko, cluppo, instrumentals, and acoustic, and live, all awesome

[@jkkansasband7056]

Yo NP, as far as I know Miku plays no other instrument. I don't know if this is still a fact but Kanami plays all guitar parts on recordings then would show Miku how to play her parts Live. But there is no denying the fact that Miku's on the job learning and playing Live (in addition to singing!) should be an exemplary example to others of what can be accomplished with a great teacher, a massive desire and immense confidence. The whole BAND-MAID story would be an Awesome documentary that I'll be waiting for. Don't forget FROM NOW ON. Peace. 3.07

[@eaglez1901]

She did from now on 2 songs ago

[@Olkam-w5u]

You're wrong, Meek even has a solo project where she plays guitar alone, and she plays it great

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@Olkam-w5u Someone shows her what to play. She doesn't write music.

[@Olkam-w5u]

@@jkkansasband7056 Then we can say that all symphony orchestras do not know how to play music, because they do not write it themselves, but play, for example, Mozart.

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@Olkam-w5u I'm very confused as to what you're trying to say or what you think I said.

[@patriciadenham7138]

Misa by all appearances is brutally shy. In earlier live videos as well as some fan made misa drank Jim bean but this last tour she didn’t according to an interview they did. She was getting worried…. Whatever I love them. I missed my chance to see them live. In 2020 they were supposed to play inkfest near me in Ohio.😢 we all know what happened in 2020.

[@WilliamHallisey]

You're still our Princess!!!!!

[@grahamreed8774]

Great reaction yet again. I love to hear proper musicians (that's not me) analysing Band-Maid's music. It is true that it usually takes a few passes in the beginning to appreciate the complexity of their music. I have an open mind about music and today, as I do occasionally, take a listen to other Japanese rock and metal bands, just to make sure I'm not missing anything- they were what most people would consider the 9 most popular bands on youtube. I'm sorry- But for me, Baby Metal are not a band. They are a singing and dancing vocal trio with a backing band, but still probably the most popular. But just to confirm- Band-Maid are the best technical musicians and composers by miles. Any band that repeats the same arrangement for the verse or chorus now, doesn't work for me- say no more.

[@alskiindy4725]

Love your enthusiasm! Got me to subscribe. Great recognition throughout the whole video. Can’t wait until you get to Puzzle live and acoustic. I think if you do them together you could provide some great emotional feedback .

[@keimahane]

Yea, the Ohrenje Documentary set is really good, worth a watch if you are interested in their how it all started.

[@markbaker8255]

I've had the pleasure of seeing them live twice, front row in Houston 22 in front of MISA and they are easily the best live band on the planet. Miku also handed me a pick at the end of the show because I had a sign in Japanese asking for a pick...she literally leaned over and handed me one. Oh and BTW MISA is absolutely beautiful in person.

[@NittPicc]

MISA 😍😍😍

[@enol8603]

Misa always plays barefoot... She says it helps her feel the vibrations from Akane's drums. And she usually drinks some Jim Beam during concerts. It helps with her shyness and as she gets more tipsy, her playing gets more phenomenal!!! These days she's cut down on the drinking a bit though she does love her alcohol. Miku is also an expert gambler! LOL.... She is an expert at the horse races and won a poker tournament before.

[@glenkelley6799]

I think she is also a part owner in a race horse.

[@TheVleckChannel]

She has a good po-ker face.

[@k3w1b3an5]

I don't think Miku had any experience with any instrument when the band started. Kanami, Misa and Akane however had been musicians from a very young age. Saiki the singer can play piano.

[@ApexRadius]

Yes, although Saiki only started learning piano in the last couple of years. She also started playing guitar at the same time.

[@adampino6587]

Kanami does such an amazing job with her solos of making me want more. They're just SLIGHTLY too short for me, which is perfect for me. They never wear out their welcome.

[@mightydegu]

This is post-surgery for Saiki (BTW Miku had the same surgery). Saiki's surgery was in the summer of 2017 after struggling with her voice for the previous year or two. She had some vocal training before Band-Maid, but really didn't have much in the way of technique and got by on natural ability. The polyps led her to work with a vocal coach who had been through the same issues. Now, she has amazing technique and can manage her voice well enough to do a 3.5 hour concert (Yokohama Arena show last November) and can finesse her vocals in ways she couldn't pre-surgery. In Band-Maid's discography, everything up to 2017's Just Bring It ( Band-Maid's fourth album) is before her surgery. The single Daydreaming/Choose Me (with Play as the b-side) was the first post-surgery studio recording. There's a very noticeable improvement in her voice, which went from good to amazing at that point.

[@lurkmerchant]

Saiki's range is definitely wider than 3 octaves now I guess. Saiki and Miku swap low and high registers in recent songs works really well, until 2017 Saiki relied on Miku on lower or higher notes a lot. Saiki's speaking voice before the surgery was painfully raspy.

[@dreadogastusf3548]

Ahh, NittPicc. You and MISA's bass solos. Check the intro for Manners, BLACK HOLE (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LJamekg7iFfac

[@charleslatora5750]

Love Thrill. Puzzle. Dice was the final hook for me. These ladies are my favorite hard rock band today and there are a lot of bands from the last century that I listen to and enjoyed because I'm an old headbanger, but these ladies are so ahead of so many other bands.

[@prutgardin666]

According to Miku, MISA is dressed as an Assassin maid ;) hehe

[@eaglez1901]

When can we expect a flute cover of a Band-Maid song?😊. Can't wait till you get to the emotional songs to see your reaction

[@NittPicc]

I love this idea! 😍 *writes down in project journal*

[@charlescoleman4017]

I don't know if you know this yet, but Miku's last name is Kobato which means small pigeon. And yes, Miku thinks she is a small pigeon even making pigeon noises. Apparently, in Japan, pigeons make this noise - "kuruppo." sometimes Miku just says po for short. Her signature guitar is called the Flappy Pigeon, made by Zemaitis. It is decorated with pigeons. The fun personalities of these ladies make them so easy to love. They have real love and appreciation for their fans, as well as each other. I got to meet them briefly in 2019 at a preshow meet and greet. They were so down to earth and fun, despite the language barrier. They are exactly the kind of people you want your heroes and idols to be.

[@jamesgodwin868]

I really enjoyed this review. As a non-musician,I have no idea of the technical info you share(minor or major key?) ,but it doesn't matter. For me,any thing I don't understand,I lump in with the appreciation I have for the music. A good example is opera,which I dearly love,despite not understanding the language. The singing is just another musical instrument which enhances the performance. So,I look forward to your next Band Maid review.

[@Dante94]

No Miku never actually played anything until she picked up guitar basically out of necessity after Band-Maid was already formed. She had the idea for the band and then realized they needed a different singer because her voice didn't fit the style she wanted the music to be. Her talents were just pure charisma and absolute strength of will and untamed desire for her dream. That was a dangerous combination and she found 4 others that shared it and bam magic. She's the one I admire most because while everyone else has these innate musical talents she worked so hard every day and still does to rise to everyone's level and succeeds.

[@chrisegbertky]

Excellent description! She just had to kick at the dark until it bled daylight (Bruce Cockburn) My Daddy would have said she's got a head like a ball peen hammer 😂

[@mrz80]

They've put out "live in studio" acoustic videos of "Catharsis" and "Sayonakidori" that really showcase how Miku's grown as both a singer and a guitarist, especially on "Sayonakidori" which I think she also wrote. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjdcoSfnMZ_Z5Y

[@wave8359]

Yes, as you put it: "..pure charisma and absolute strength of will..." That's Miku all right ! and btw----Miku's walking- about adventures in Kyoto are really worth seeing...she reveals a great appreciation for place and landscape,,,,and it's fascinating to see her deeper and thoughtful self. Altogether, an admirable--as well as impossibly charming!---person.

[@powbobs]

You got the symbolism basically right.