Vocal Coach FIRST TIME reaction to BAND MAID!

[@roygillotti4615]

This is a Collaboration with the Mexican band "The Warning" So it's not quite a real representation of Band-Maid. Being a Vocal Coach, I'd suggest their song "Endless Story (Live)" or "Wonderland" (Live) or if you want a non live "Daydreaming" For some crazy instrumentals I'd suggest Hate? Live

[@hookstrpd]

Now you need to do your first reaction to Band-Maid

[@charlescoleman4017]

Welcome home Princess to the best band on the planet Po! ❤ Thank you for the love and appreciation you showed to this band we love so much! The Warning are also a super fantastic band!

[@Katriinka]

thank you tons! :)

[@mikeholmes5308]

Thanks for the reaction to this collaboration, Katriinka! I hope you check out each of these bands individually going forward!

[@Katriinka]

surely will! didnt want this video to go to waste once I realized it was a collab, I still really loved thier singing and the sound? Like the idea of two bands colliding like this is so cool?!

[@syrius1]

@@Katriinka And for THE WARNING I will suggest for starters CHOKE official video or OVM and the one live from the Pepsi Center cause this girls are fierce live!

[@JB-cx4bn]

Thank you, what a great review. Nice to have an auxiliary vocalist jump right in.

[@Kissthetoad321]

Hi Katriinka. The two singers don't usually sing in such a high key, especially Dani from The Warning. But about Band-Maid Saiki the main singer and Miku (the little one with purple hair in the center) second singer will give you the opportunity to analyze their singing qualities in other acoustic songs specifically. Thank you for this brilliant analysis Katriinka.

[@Katriinka]

oh then I was kinda lucky to catch them belting so high! But I am excited to check them individually as well! :)

[@Kissthetoad321]

@@Katriinka Thank you in advance Katriinka. BTW, I also remember the song I Can't Live Without You in which Saiki sings with a high note.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! Was lucky enough to be at their joint concert in Tokyo where they live debuted this song Really hoping that they release an official live video of this from that concert too! Both bands are big fans of each other I suggest these The Warning songs: Money, Sick, Automatic Sun, Enter Sandman (with Alessia Cara), Evolve (live VMAs) & Dust To Dust (live Teatro) I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)

[@Katriinka]

thank youu! and thank you for the suggestions! Definitely more Band Maid incoming and I am kind of excited to see the difference from this collab!

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

well ty for giving attention of this wonderful band

[@80mtn]

Katriinka! 🙂 Thanks for getting to Band-Maid! Please do more!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yep. How about BAND-MAID (on their own🤭) doing the "Warning" MV. That's such a good idea that i'm agreeing with me.😁

[@80mtn]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I agree with the you that agrees with you. Do you agree?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@80mtn I do, i mean we do :)

[@tasminoben686]

❤🥴👏🏻🤘🏻

[@80mtn]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Since all of us agree, I think the rules state she HAS to do more Band-Maid now. 🙂

[@Olkam-w5u]

Japanese female rock bands are something special. I hope we can suggest more bands ))

[@greylocke100]

Here is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. I have much more if you would like to know more. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Main Lyricist, Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano, Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Keyboards, Backing Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing 9/28/91 Mincho Tracks, Arrangements Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Backing Tracks, Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano, Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing tracks, 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) Arrangements

[@80mtn]

There's more!?! 🙂

[@cygnetseven]

@@80mtn Blood types 🤣

[@greylocke100]

@@80mtn Yes there is. Here you go for those interested. Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead. Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition. Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition. Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music. Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well) So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance. And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD! ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!! Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan. Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning" On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"... The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited) This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their KZbin channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill. Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid. If anyone has questions please do not hesitate to ask.

[@toshimatyu6654]

@@greylocke100 From Japan, a small revision When Miku consulted the agency, she said that she likes maids but wants to do cool music, and the agency asked her how about maids playing rock. Miku replied that it would be a good idea to mix it up. At that time, the agency had a stock of songs that could be provided to the new band.

[@R-Mouse2299]

I highly recommend you continue check out BOTH of these bands. both are awesome but they are different

[@franshendrix1404]

And I see them do more together. Both singers can lift eachother higher.

[@BM4-Life]

🐦 *Katriinka* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals / Piano *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started alone (Official Music Video) Choose me (Official Music Video) HATE? (Official Live Video) Blooming (Official Music Video) YOLO (Official Music Video) the non-fiction days (Official Music Video) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: 2017-STUDIO COAST 2018-Zepp Tokyo 2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA 2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Not against each other...WITH each other.

[@Katriinka]

I thought about the video concept, might be only my perception but for me it looked like a really cool battle :)

[@chesterloh7060]

Thanks for doing reaction to our maid ❤❤❤

[@t-shinji]

Thank you for your reaction! The other band is The Warning, a Mexican band who are good friends with Band-Maid. The composer of this song is Kanami, the lead guitarist of Band-Maid (who plays a solo at 7:19 in your video).

[@Space_Ranger]

Always be ready at the beginning of a Band-Maid song! :)

[@Kevin6059]

This was a very cool collab, but it was necessary to simplify things so it wouldn't sound like a mess with two bands playing together. To see Band-Maid really do their thing, I'd recommend songs like the Blooming MV, Hate? official live or even Influencer MV. All their songs are SO different from each other that you really need about 20 under your belt before you get a grasp of just how phenomenal they are on their instruments and with songwriting/arranging. My own opinion on the vocals for the song you just watched is that it doesn't show Saiki at her best because it's pushing her limits on the upper register. Shes' actually an alto, with a powerful yet lovely voice. She has a great range for an alto though, because both Dani and Saiki pulled this off. Both did give Kanami (original composer) a hard time for all the high parts, lol.

[@UltraHD.7]

It's actually Band-Maid with The Warning, not against 😉 Interesting to know, that both are singing in a higher pitch than they usually do. Composer Kanami, also lead guitarist of Band-Maid, did this on purpose to challenge them. If you now want to listen to more Band-Maid, try the official live video for "Hate?" or, because the name fits here, the music video for "Warning!". Thanks 🤘🏻🙂

[@Katriinka]

I thought about the video concept, might be only my perception but for me it looked like a really cool battle :) and hey, I got lucky to hear them belt quite high? I am SO excited to hear them in their "natural" sound now - especially after so many ocmments hinted that they sound VERY different from here. (even though some comments are not very...well. you know) Also thank you for recommendations!

[@UltraHD.7]

@@Katriinka I was just joking a little 😉 And well, of course there are a few rotten apples in every fandom, but the Band-Maid community ("Maidiacs") is usually really positive and appreciative to "newbies". You'll see. I'm, for my part, quite happy that you found and liked them 😊

[@mechanicat23]

@@UltraHD.7 I like both bands, but there have been some fans of one of the groups that get really ______ when people start comparing the two. Each band has its strengths. The people who treat Band Maid fans as though it’s part of some maid fetish can go ______.

[@toshimatyu6654]

Thank you from Japan for BAND-MAID's reaction. This song was written by Kanami, the lead guitarist of BAND-MAID, and the data was exchanged between Mexico and Japan, which are on the other side of the world, to make revisions, and it was readjusted and recorded in one week that The Warning came to Japan. Kanami wanted to write a song that neither band had ever done before, so the two lead vocalists continue to sing at high notes that they have never hit before. The resulting song sounds like The Warning to BAND-MAID fans and sounds like BAND-MAID to The Warning fans. The performance makes use of the best of both bands.

[@BillHallisey]

Katriinka, welcome to the world of Band-Maid (and The Warning) During "Show Them", Saiki and Dany raised their vocal range to fit the temp of the song. This was a wonderful collaboration between two all-female bands that shouts "GIRL POWER!". The two bands have talked about doing another collab together in the future. They may be the new "power couple" in rock. Since Dany and Saiki's vocal ranges are normally lower, it behooves you to listen to their music separately. Dany has a lot of power behind her voice during the metal sound they use. "Automatic Sun" by The Warning is a suggestion for another reaction. Saiki, on the other hand, doesn't quite that lung and vocal power (he's had vocal cord surgery in the past so must be very careful) but her beautiful voice is still strong and has an emotional quality to her lyrics. A Band-Maid song I suggest you react to next is "Wonderland". It show Saiki's vocal range and emotive qualities.

[@thesuperdak7224]

Welcome to the twin worlds of Band Maid and The Warning! There is a LOT of crossover between Maidiacs and The Warning Army, so get ready to be inundated! For good introductions, I would recommend Disciple live at Teatro Metropolitan for The Warning, and Domination Official Live Video (the one at Line Cube Shibuya in 2020) for Band Maid.

[@chrisegbertky]

New sub. Nice analysis. You added value to our listening experience. These two groups are the real deal! Proper rock and roll from two purveyors of badassery! Shut up and get out of their way! World Domination is inevitable!

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Shambles or Protect You are recent songs that showcase Band Maid as a band and Saiki's voice as well.

[@Ephem13]

Two outstanding bands, eight incredibly skilled women. To have 2-3 of everything in a band and pullit offthis cleanly is impressive.

[@toxeus_sbor]

Great reaction! Thanks for checking out our favorite bands! This song is quite different in style from both bands. So I recommend you check out their individual songs. You won't be disappointed. Peace! 🤘

[@findle70]

Excellent video! Band-Maid and The Warning fan here, great comments about Saiki and Dany's vocal choices! This really was the top of both of their ranges, and it really brings out the character that each bring to it!

[@reactionsaccount3955]

Great seeing you reacting to my favorite band The Warning, although this is not their song and not really vocal centric, so if you would be interested in reacting to The Warning and see what Dany the lead vocalist can really do, reacting to Hell You Call A Dream at the Pepsi Center is where she really shines.

[@ByulsDisciple]

Really enjoyed this reaction. I would really love to see you react to The Warning individually aswell. I'd personally recommend starting with "Choke live from the Pepsi center CDMX". Really hope to see you revisiting both these bands because both really deserve so much, they're both incredible

[@k3w1b3an5]

Thank you for checking out our Maids Po.

[@mkoose]

Hey Katriinka, welcome tot the world of Band-Maid. Glad to have you on this journey !

[@Thorgalium]

Nice to hear somebody focusing on Saiki vocals. Thankyou for the reaction.

[@stealthcabbie1336]

IMHO...... this song does not represent both bands in their OWN individual sounds and style, but it is a brilliant "middle ground". But as this WAS to be a Band-Maid reaction, may I recommend the "entry level song" Domination-Live. Or for something newer.... Hate. This is the true Band-Maid.

[@MrJest2]

I recall reading somewhere that this "middle ground" was deliberately crafted so that both bands could play the tune independently in their concerts without requiring the other to be present. Since at least for the immediate future that just won't work... maybe later than 2026 they could organize a tour together, but they are pretty booked up already for the next couple years. Although it's possible they'll bump into each other at one of the big festivals; time will tell...

[@ziggyphoto]

@Stealthcabbie I must disagree with your choice of “Domination” or “Hate?” as a first song reaction. I think Band-Maid’s song “Wonderland” would be a better first choice for a vocalist to react to. Many Maidiacs feel that song showcases Saiki’s voice the best.

[@syrius1]

The Warning is also a good band to hear with spectacular songs in which the drummer also sings, well, actually the three of them can sing and also play piano (formally trained in classical piano when children)

[@tommyjohnson9175]

The band, "Band Maid" is outstanding🤘The band, "The Warning" is outstanding 🤘 together... even better...

[@RogerChance5309]

Band Maid! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️

[@MVDRAMABLACKWITTE]

wowowowow Band Maid

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

To really appreciate Saiki's wonderful vocals as a stand alone performance you should probably look for a slower song ... or an acoustic number like Anemone or Puzzle acoustic ;) . Thanks for reacting to our lovely MAIDs!

[@figuerio1]

!!!GOODISM¡¡¡ BAND-MAID + The Warning is 100% ‍‍🔥 !!!🎵Ole Ole Ole Oleeee Warning/BAND-MAID🎵¡¡¡. Greetings from Argentina.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 Band-Maid is one of the best bands in our country, especially in live performance. I witnessed the live debut of this song 😍 that was played together (once and only to date) as the encore & finale of the special concert by Band-Maid & The Warning on June 12 in Tokyo . My seat was located on the 2nd floor but in the center meaning in front of the two drummers. The best blend of sounds coming from the two amazing bands. I was in bliss!

[@oldmanyeni1663]

• The lyrics are a really strong empowering message IMHO • I like that they did not try to do too much, which on one hand makes the music a bit less complex than either band’s other offerings, but it makes it that 8 players can play it and make it clean. It would be really easy to make a big'ol hot mess of this if they all tried to do too much. • The trade-offs really point out to me that each of the instrumentalists are so individually skilled and approach their parts in slightly different ways. No winners or losers. No battle. Just a lovely 4 or 8 beat display of the variety of approaches and talents for a solo section. • It is nice and compact at 3:21. I have seen plenty of collabs over the years which turn into rambling oeuvres that don't go anywhere musically. This one just feels nice and tidy to me.

[@MannY831CA]

Im a little disappointed that she didn't react to a original song of band maid. But im glad she finally got to react to them dont get me wrong the warning is my second favorite and band maid are my #1 rock band

[@Katriinka]

I realized this a little too late and thought you would still like to see my first impression of both :) I will still check more of them separately, especially with so many good suggestions from comments of band maid :)

[@MannY831CA]

@@Katriinka Can’t wait for your next band maid reaction 💯😁

[@foxgod4466]

Great reaction, beauty. You chose a good song for this first reaction, however I think you need to see the girls live. I recommend that you can react to Domination or Freedom live. See you! 🤟🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Comments gonna be full of Maidiacs and TW Army! I love it! 🕊️⚡

[@Katriinka]

oh some are! which makes me happy, and some are mad..but! I will definitely check both of them separately as well. :)

[@bandmaidfanATL]

@@Katriinka why mad? That makes no sense for anyone to be mad. The real Maidiacs get where you are coming from. Also, you did not even get to hear Miku (Band-Maid 2nd vocalists, red rose) or Paulina (The Warning second vocalist, drummer) sing. They both have songs in their catalog where they sing lead, and I think you would really get a kick out of hearing them as well. A good one for Miku is Sayonakidori acoustic live. A good one for Paulina (Pau) would be either Narcissista live or her solo, piano cover of Creep. For you and what you do, I think this was the perfect song for you to start your journey of both.

[@madsstavang]

@@Katriinka I loved this reaction. It seems like you really enjoyed the song, which is how a first introduction to a band should be. This song seems to bring some of the weirder fans out of the wood-work, from both fandoms, but just ignore them. The majority are here for your reaction and your excellent analysis. Can't wait for your next Band-Maid reaction 😀

[@interstellardave]

You should check out more from both bands. No other rock groups are doing rock as well as these two, IMO.

[@michaelthain4488]

They are not "against each other" it is a collaboration

[@pepe_612]

8 Massively talented ladies! As a fan of The Warning and a newbie to Band-Maid I agree with @roygillotti4615 that while this song is great, it may not be the best representation of the bands. I am sure the Band-Maid fans who know them better than I do will make suggestions for songs they feel you will enjoy. As for The Warning I would suggest "Disciple" (Live from Pepsi Center CDMX). The 2 bands are fans of each other and first met in the US at a music festival. They also played a show together in Japan and performed this song LIVE. Thank you for this reaction.

[@Katriinka]

thank you tons for being so kind in your comment and explaining yourself so respectfully :) I will definitely check more of both cause I loved both vocalists. I didnt want this video to go to waste once I realized it was a collab. I still really liked it tons!

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

Band Maid / Miku - sayonakidori (acoustic)

[@IkeMike-gw5fu]

👍👍 absolutely

[@luismonro5769]

Prepare to be invaded by The Warning Army. These women are the best power trio in the world today. I suggest you watch their performance of "Evolve" live at the 2023 MTV VMAs. You have been WARNED.

[@thontor]

If you react to more of The Warning, i'll be there along with the fans of The Warning known as The Warning Army. I suggest checking out their newly released videos from their 2023 10th anniversary concert at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City. Start with the opening song, "Disciple"

[@mikew1991YJ]

The Warning!! 🔥 🤘

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

hey Kat.......I hope to see you do a Band Maid video by themselves next time !!!!!!! Check out HATE ? Live !!!!!!!!

[@nagyalex5310]

I second this!!

[@MusicMike747]

Welcome Princess Katriinka to the world of the Maid 🌍 This particular release is not typical for the Maids. And it’s not the type of song I would personally recommend for an introduction 🤷🏻 As an old blues rock cat, I love the crunchy grooves and melodic rock. You’re going to be inundated by Maidiacs with some recommendations, so here are some of my favorites from my 70 song Band Maid playlist: “Play,” official LIVE “DICE,” OMV “Blooming,” OMV “I can’t live without you,” LIVE “Choose Me,” OMV “Thrill,” OMV “FATE,” LIVE “secret My lips,” OMV And that would be a neat little introduction to one of the most fun, exciting and interesting bands to come along in a long time ❤

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Both bands are worth listening to. It seems like you concentrate 99% on the vocals. Then, both bands have two "main" vocals, even though one is dominant. The Warning is three Mexican sisters. All three sing. All three play. Dani: guitar and main vocals Pau: drums and main/backup vocals (main composer) Ale: bass and backup vocals. BAND-MAID are five Japanese women. Saiki: main vocals Miku: rhythm guitar and main/backup vocals (founder/manager, main text writer) Kanami: lead guitar, I have seen her sing on acoustics (main composer) Akane: drums MISA: bass

[@Greg-om2hb]

You still have not reacted to BAND-MAID. This wonderful song is something else altogether. Please try another one, particularly a live performance. BAND-MAID have TWO amazing vocalists. The band’s “twin-vocal concept” is demonstrated ENDLESS STORY, and MANNERS+BLACK HOLE. SAIKI’s vocal range is on full display in WONDERLAND.

[@Katriinka]

I will check it out, thank you. I realized this a little too late and thought you would still like to see my first impression of both :)

[@JehanLSZABO]

It's not 2 bands against, it's 2 bands together. And now that you have a slit introduction you have more than 130 songs to go through and enjoy. Have fun :)

[@PhilAndrews-m8l]

8 super strong, super talented women,

[@bertg2779]

Daydreaming. A softer side of Band-Maid but one of the best songs of the century

[@4thArmoredVet]

Welcome to the World of Band Maid! The MAIDIACS have got you back! 🙏 🕊&❤

[@olaflangness2907]

Well, everyone states the obvious it is a mix of two bands. It is therefore obvious to examine each band separately. Band-Maid's lead singer Saiki has a deeper voice and was recruited by the founder Miku. Miku can sing well (a Japanese idol show winner) but as a sopprano not as suited for the music invisioned. That said, as you review Band-Maid, you will see how Miku and Saiki blend and contrast their voices. There are over 130 songs done over 11 years, and the thing special about Band-Maid is the skill level of the drummer, bassist, and lead guitarist. So, I would take the typical journey to being a maidiac: live performances, official videos, Domination (an overall band perspective); Freedom (drum solo); and, Hate? (an epic dueling of bass and guitar). Later checking out their acoustic performances on their pandemic Christmas Special (especially Sayonakidori done by Miku). They mix genre and challenge themselves. I am not allowed to sing at church or public events as I ruin it for others, so can't say what would thrill you as a vocalist, except maybe Thrill, the song that saved them from being dropped by the production company. (A little bit of Miku and a little bit of Saiki singing. Still a bit raw and not as polished as they are now).

[@omar_m_c]

I love Band Maid and loved The Warning amazing collab Japan - México

[@bocatampere]

Both singers sing this song different octave than usually

[@waynebenedict4609]

This is a collaboration between two powerful bands, not a competition! Both bands are great in their own right, you really need to check out both separately!

[@mikometal4882]

The warning from Mexico and Band-maid from Japan. Yes is 2 bands for one song collaboration. I you never heard other band with collaboration with 2 differentcountry, the song Ratatata with Babymetal from japan and Electric callboy from Germany. I'm fan for both band from japan.

[@Swift2Grift-e8t]

Band Maid🎀, doesn't need anyone to open doors, they KICK THEM DOWN!!😸Watchout!

[@glenkelley6799]

Thank you for reacting to two wonderful, talented bands. There women are an inspiration for all that rock is alive and well in the world and being lead by Mexico and Japan.

[@BM4-Life]

0:35 *BAND-MAID* fans does not hound they might peck a little bit 😉but hound no. 🕊 _(Kuruppo!!!)_

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃🤙🏽 Badass Bass Assassin

[@mechanicat23]

Your FIRST Band-Maid reaction, and it’s a colab song…

[@henry6782]

Who would have thought... one of my most watched vocal coach reacting to my favourite band BAND-MAID... hope we get DOMINATION OFFICIAL LIVE as your first live performance reaction..

[@donnalamando1649]

Its so hard to request to Katriinka.

[@rjaywest378]

Woooooooooooo! Band-Maid! But you definitely need to check them out live.

[@Prober61]

So the Asian girls are Band-Maid. There are five of them mostly on the left of the screen and the other band is The Warning and they are the three Latino girls on the right they are three sisters from Mexico

[@dennisthemenace671]

They are from Mexico but they are Mexican not White .

[@Prober61]

@@dennisthemenace671 Mexican isn't a race.

[@dennisthemenace671]

@@Prober61 Maybe its not , but they are not White , they are of Hispanic , Latino or Spanish origin .

[@Prober61]

@@dennisthemenace671 Happy now? I'll remember in the future that Spanish aren't white.

[@dennisthemenace671]

@@Prober61 Have a Hunky Dory Day .

[@Cheezzepuff]

Yeah as others have said, it's not a very good representation of both bands. But it's a really cool collab! I hope you at the very least. Check out each one individually, but if you want suggestions for other reactions: bandmaids endless story is a very good vocal reaction, and personally for me, I love the warnings dust to dust.

[@leftcoaster67]

Band-Maid listen to Freedom live. It will blow your mind.

[@dragonfly.effect]

Katrinka: One of the best things I ever did for myself as a Band-Maid fan was to watch the biographical documentaries about them, which are on the YT channel "Ohrenje". I strongly encourage you to do the same, maybe after the next 2 or 3 of their videos you experience. I'd recommend starting with Kobato Miku Parts 1, 2, & 3. She is the band's founder, and still in many ways its heart & soul. So her story is also the band 's story. Then you can watch each of the other four's individual bio's. I chose to take those in the order in which they joined: Kanami (lead guitar), Misa (bass), Akane (drums), & last but hardly least (no one in this band is "least"), Saiki (lead vocals). Thanks for all your informed and thoughtful commentary so far ... 💜

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks so much nice reaction!

[@WALKINGPHONE]

In a few time… you will fall in love whit The Warning … Best power trío in the world

[@zer0tzer0]

You should also check out both BAND-MAID and The Warning separately. I see some anime characters behind you. BAND-MAID do anime theme songs, though I would recommend the Music Video for 'Unleash' because they appear in anime for themselves.

[@yannie4031]

Please react to The Warning. They are amazing. I recommend Dust to Dust live at Teatro Metropolitan as a first start. Always love your reactions. Thank you 🙏

[@patrickwest2288]

When I see Band-Maid, I like, subscribe, and watch 🤘

[@astarius0117]

Akane from Band Maid is also a huge fan of Evangelion. Her drums are the red of Evangelion Unit-02.😁

[@rRobR]

🤘

[@Vizuette]

BAND MAID IS EPIC

[@voyager-001]

Please react to Angela Ken's "Ako naman muna" you will really like it ❤

[@thomasalbrecht5914]

Don’t mind the bitching comments especially of the Band-Maid purists. I find it cool that you picked this great collaboration. You did work out by yourself what happened after all! And it is indeed an excellent collaboration project, since it manages to give the spotlight in turn to eight excellent musicians - there are very few bands who can manage this, and it’s a testament to Band-Maids main writer and lead guitarist Kanami’s capabilities and taste that she came up with the structure of this song, which was then honed by all eight ladies together. However, since you are a vocal coach, the singing did take a bit of a back seat here. The Warning are a trio and all three sing, with guitarist and drummer both singing lead depending on the song. Their harmonies are up there with the Beatles’. Band Maid usually have their lead singer and rhythm guitarist doing the vocals, although there are songs where the others join the backing vocals work. Both bands excel live, but an example of an atypical song for Band-Maid where they all sing is the official MV “Bestie”. More typical songs where lead singer Saiki shines are Hate?, Domination, Freedom (all official live videos) or Influencer (MV is fine). For The Warning, lead singer Dany’s work is perhaps best represented by Hell You Call a Dream, Que mas quieres, Evolve. Paulina, the drummer, shines vocally in Disciple, 23, Narcisista, and in the ballads Black Holes and Breathe (very recently released live videos from their own channel).

[@Katriinka]

I wanted to check their last MV and didnt realize it was a collab until too late and uhh...didnt want the video not to see the light of the world only because of them cause I LOVED LOVED both vocalists. But this actually makes me so excited to hear band mad separately cause apparently they are super different ffrom this?! Ahh...so excited.

[@wanderleyjesus6772]

Besides a proper Band Maid reaction, I will suggest you East of Eden with the MV This moment (you will understand why due to the vocalist). Gacharic Spin (I wish I MV ou live performance - a band with at least three singers) and Lovebites (Frozen Serenade is a good start) an operatic voice in a metal scene - all of them are Japanese groups.

[@BRO-HI808]

Welcome Princess Katriinka to the world of Band-Maid and The Warning. As others have already pointed out, commented and suggested listening to both bands individually, I second or third or whatever the count is at this moment.😂😂😂 I'm a fan of the music of both bands, but lean way more Maidiac vs TWA, so I'll suggest songs for Band-Maid. There is a live acoustic version of "Puzzle" at ZEPP Tokyo out there and maybe do a two-for reaction? "Puzzle" Official Live MV from Tokyo Garden Theater first, to hear the full electric version. And a follow up with the acoustic live version? I think it shows Saiki singing with two completely different feels. If you want to hear a kick🍑 conversation between the bass and the guitar, try "Hate?" Official Live MV from their 10th Anniversary Tour Finale at Yokohama Arena. For Saiki's vocals, I would also suggest "Wonderland" Official Live MV from Line Cube Shibuya. "Daydreaming" OMV, a fantastic rock ballad masterpiece. "Endless Story" Official Live MV from the same show as "Hate?" mentioned above is another great one. Band-Maids discography is deep and diverse, so I hope you, and your followers, are able to listen to a good cross section of their music as their song are different. Looking forward to your journey with Band-Maid. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘 BTW...the Maids call their fans Masters and Princesses.😉

[@Katriinka]

thank you so much for all the suggestions!! this is super helpful! :) also I love their fandom name!

[@raulvargas5827]

I think Danny was using her impressive range to match Saiki, she doesn’t typically sing that style with The Warning. I think with this collaboration she stayed up in the high notes, with The Warning she will sing them, but uses a much broader palette.

[@DougguoD]

This is diluted Band Maid, though 😼 they go quite a bit harder than this 🎸😝 Maybe react to their live HATE? for the undiluted version 🙌🏽 6:04 Interesting - what I've read on reaction vids to this is Miku wanted the singers to sing above their usual range - and that did stand out for me with Saiki here 5:34

[@dennisthemenace671]

Not Miku , Kanami .

[@ericifune5543]

For vocals, recommend "Endless Story" but definitely the live version.

[@war_kittens]

This was super fun. It's always fun to see collabs like this. Ateez and BEFIRST have been doing things together lately and it's been fun. The Atiny here would love to see you watch Ateez's Killing Voice.

[@patrickwest2288]

I love The Warning also ❤

[@ziggyphoto]

Katrinka, I’ll keep it short and sweet. Since you’re a vocalist, your next Band-Maid reaction should be “Wonderland” (Official Live Video).

[@ericifune5543]

As others have said, two bands doing a collaboration.

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

This is not representative of Band-Maid, it is a collaboration between two Bands. Hearing Band-Maid on their own is a wholly different experience!

[@Silli100]

I know it's been a good while since you did the Suisei First Take reactions, but I would be *so* interested to see your reaction to the Unknown Mother Goose cover that is part of the Hoshimatic Project of Suisei It has 8 different singers from Hololive and I think all of them did a phenomenal job! So that's my recommendation, thanks for listening :)

[@shadow.954]

I would love to see you reacting to tuki. Especially her acoustic renditions of her songs...

[@JosephRios-p1c]

i am so looking forward to your comments after you get a good read on both bands, if you love or not just let us know..

[@ichinov]

🤘🤘🤘