How BAND-MAID Revived Rock for Many! | Sound + Style Development Documentary Pt. 3 (2015) [日本語字幕]

[@WavePotter]

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[@Zafran_Xavier]

React to alip ba ta - still got the blues (garry moore)

[@denniseldridge2936]

Hey, this is a fantastic video series, b'y. Seriously, I also thought rock, or at least the spirit of rock died a hard death in the late 80's-early 90's (and beyond) with the marginalization of the great rock bands of the late 60's-70's in favour of grunge. What grunge brought us was a whole lot of bands playing nothing in particular, practically demonized the whole concept of musical proficiency, including the guitar solo. I actually got some insight into why this happened. It seems that, by the late 80's, the record companies had been taken over entirely by college-educated executrons, and the old record company owners were out of the picture. Those old owners were the rather unpredictable, quirky, mad leaders of those companies during rock's heyday, and while they were in some cases money-grubbing executives, they also were not immune to letting a lot of great and truly talented bands get air play. However the new generation did everything by mathematical formulas learned in their fancy business schools, and they saw the major, older artists such as AC/DC as just very expensive to promote and put on tour, etc. So they put them on the back burner and started hiring and promoting much cheaper artists, including grunge, rap/hip-hop and electronic acts which required far less expensive musicians and studio time for a very profitable ROI. Until Napster came along at least lol. But quality rock never did die. The great bands rolled on, and many other great and talented bands came along in the 90's. Let's not forget that Nightwish was formed around 1995. The only thing that's missing is the promotion of these acts as mainstream artists.

[@devingalloway2708]

What's the link to Band-Maid first stage performance? I've been looking for it all morning and then I saw a clip from it in this video.

[@JuanSan66]

The story of these five ladies has always been to run away from cuteness to be cool. Avoid being pigeonholed as an idol and being taken seriously as musicians. Great job Wave.

[@WavePotter]

Thanks Juan!

[@Glen.Black.]

The only one that didn't escape being pigeonholed was PO!

[@word4you]

小鳩がメンバーを探す「七人の侍」のようなエピソードはBAND-MAIDの定番ですが、この話はそれを超えています。 「スリル」を新しい出発点にして、各メンバーがいかにオリジナルなロックを創造していったか？ それを、各メンバーのパーソナリティを深く掘り下げ、正確な知識と貴重なエピソードと共に、詳しく考察しています。 渋谷＆下北沢の時代からファンの方々も「うん！そうそう！」と頷ける充実した内容です。 そこに感じられるのは、ロックと、そしてBAND-MAIDのミュージシャンシップへの深い「愛」ですね。 Episodes like "Seven Samurai," in which Kobato searches for the members, are a BAND-MAID classic, But this story goes beyond that. Using "Thrill" as a new starting point, how did each member create original Hard Rock music? This is examined in detail with accurate knowledge and valuable episodes, delving deeply into the personalities of each member. Fans from the SHIBUYA & SHIMOKITAZAWA era will also find themselves saying, "Yeah! Yes, yes! and nod their heads in agreement. What i can feel in this commentary is a deep "love💓" for rock music and musicianship of BAND-MAID .

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Thank you Wave for continuing to highlight just how important BAND-MAID are to the world of music.😁👍

[@curtisrrobles7885]

this docu series is awesome. Chat with you later, I got a Troop to go to now

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Seeing as i've only just seen this i'll say "I hope the Troop went great". Wow you've been busy lately, Curtis :)

[@はるとも-d5y]

thank you for creating an important secondary resource for future rock historians no matter how many times i watch it,tears come out 😹❣️🐦

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@はるとも-d5y And Thank You HaT for being a part of that history.😁

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 it was a fun time. 🤙🏼

[@alanstamper4345]

Good Job Wave! There were a few things in there that I did not know. The story about Akane’s grandmother was sad but also heartwarming in that they all came together so that she could see them perform.

[@WavePotter]

I’m glad to hear that! Thank you Alan!

[@K.H.D710]

@@WavePotter I didn't know about the story of Akane's grandma. Thanks, Wave👍😉

[@K.H.D710]

Maidiacs already know, but Saiki is a very kind caring person. At one concert abroad, she saw a fan fell down during a song. She stopped moving on to the next song and made sure the fan was okay. Saiki affectionately calls fans "you bastards" and always encourages fans to be more loud and hyped up😍 Btw, "Koi no Esper" dance challenge video with "Manners" was unexpectedly interesting. Thanks for your awesome docuMaidary part 3👍😉

[@WavePotter]

I love it when people who seem cold and tough are actually really sweet :) (Like Rosie)

[@JB-cx4bn]

@@WavePotter Tsundere is the Japanese term for that kind of personality.

[@glenkelley6799]

Another great job Wave, this series is an endless story.

[@WavePotter]

Good one! 😄 And thank you Glen!

[@kennogawa6638]

This series is great!

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much Ken!

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Wave, you have done a great job! Very well done🤗.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much!

[@mattdhorstman]

You are knocking this series out of the park man. I'm proud of you!!!

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much Matt!

[@4thArmoredVet]

Another great offering from Wave Potter! Superb is not an exaggeration on the quality of this series. Thanks Wave!

[@WavePotter]

Thank you for watching Philo!

[@phaeron]

What else can I say? 👌🏻 The part with Akane's grandmother is also new to me and far from unimportant. I know from my own experience that something like this certainly shaped her as a person and makes up a large part of the personality we know of her today. And of course that also applies to the rest of the gang who were so closely involved. I'm sure Grandma Hirose looks down very proudly on Akane and the others from up there. ✨🙏🏻 It's easy to forget, or overlook, that everyone carries their own package in some way. _____________________ 「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- from *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊

[@motley22crue]

"We all carry burdens in our own image"~ BAND-MAID "Warning"

[@phaeron]

@@motley22crue I must confess that I hadn't thought of this line, but you're right, it fits perfectly. 👍🏻

[@WavePotter]

Thank you for the beautiful words Phaeron!

[@billb.5183]

I'm really enjoying this BAND-MAID doc series Wave. Keep up the good work!

[@WavePotter]

I'm planning on it! Thank you Bill!

[@patrickmagrady3563]

Thanks Wave for another superb installment of your series on BAND Maid. One of the joys of being a Maidiac has been watching them grow as a band as well as growing into five of the most phenomenal women on the planet. They are like five sisters. One of my favorite things to do is to introduce friends to BAND MAID and watch them become entranced. Keep it up Wave!!!!

[@WavePotter]

That's awesome! Thank you Patrick!

[@Aaronacer]

Another fantastic entry into the series. Thank you so much for doing this Wave.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Aaron!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

They've been awesome haven't they.🙂

[@Aaronacer]

@@GaryHolloway-810 even learned a couple new things tonight.

[@GSpotter63]

Yes... ROCK did not die.... It just moved to Japan.

[@RTEcalcite01]

In an early Band-Maid interview it was said that Akane was made group leader because, one day the "younger members" of the band were turning up late for rehersals and when they arrived one time Kanami was there crying. So Akane was put in charge of them keeping time. I've not heard this incident mentioned since, because they are probably not proud of what happened.

[@WavePotter]

I can imagine that! 😅 Thanks for sharing!

[@motley22crue]

Excellent job, Wave. I hope one day the band sees these videos.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you motley! I hope so too!

[@michaelmunno]

awesome! Love all the Real Existence footage. my favorite of their MVs and THE one that got me 100% hooked on them all those years ago. So good. great details on their desire for the hard rock edge and forward direction towards that to move out of the poppy radio hype. I still think they need more exposure and more popularity worldwide. with the talk of the NJ show having to change venues, I have tix to that btw, I really hope they somehow end up in an even larger venue and sell more tix! Garden State Arena? (PNC bank or whatever it's called now) let's go Band-maid!! more more more! haha. such a wonderful collection of talent and humility! The more one learns about them, the more one falls in love with everything about them.

[@WavePotter]

I hope everything works out smoothly with the NJ show! Thanks for watching!

[@mickyart]

Same here... heard "Thrill" first and didn't do much for me in that first listen... a few years later I decided to give them a "proper listen" and gathered a few randomly selected songs to keep playing in a loop and when I heard "REAL EXISTENCE" I just got hooked and started to collect everything...

[@cholatse6745]

Full respect for your service. You are really a great and thoughtful Chronist of the B-M history. It has all ingredients of a truly great broadcast feature. BBC should buy this series. You just find the right tone, and the perfect balance between historical facts and anecdotes and on top of that your calm voice would also fit wonderful for broadcasting. Thank you very much for this!

[@WavePotter]

That’s so kind of you to say! I’m glad you enjoy the videos. Thank you!

[@falconsooner]

That was amazing Wave! You have a natural narrator voice

[@WavePotter]

Thank you! 😃 I'm glad you like it!

[@gradyshmalady8284]

Great work here dude! There were quite a few things I didn't know in this. I love that Saiki calls some of the fans bastards 🤣 that's too perfect. Keep up the cool stuff Wave!

[@WavePotter]

I love that too and i plan on it. Thank you Grady!

[@brunobryant4846]

Just wonderful thanks to all involved and I truly hope the Maids get to view this, look out Wave you might be getting a gig as Band Maids public relations consultant 😄 peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Bruno! That would be mind blowing! 😅

[@brunobryant4846]

@@WavePotter Indeed mate, I've exchanged fantasising about winning the lottery to lugging gear for BM 😂 keep up the great work 👍🍻

[@rocotocloc]

Keep doing this great job Wave!, you know the B-M community and any B-M fan in general really appreciates your hard work spreading the word of the pigeon PO!

[@WavePotter]

Thanks so much for the encouragement rocotocloc!

[@dollydayday]

Looks like you have got in to your stride with the 3rd episode .I learnt more interesting facts about Band Maid the piece about Akarnes grandmother was very moving and relayed with great respect. Your friendly warm style helps captivate us viewers. The 3rd part was a great piece of work thank you wave I look forward to the next one.

[@WavePotter]

I'm glad you appreciate it. Thank you for the kind words Tim!

[@Jonas_S_]

I love the series you have going on! Can't wait for the next one! 🤘

[@WavePotter]

Thanks so much Jonas!

[@Davey-Boyd]

This series is just so awesome, thank you very much Wave! Cannot wait for the next one!

[@WavePotter]

I'm so glad you enjoy it! Thank you Davey!

[@franshendrix1404]

Maids visiting Akane's granny for a serving since she couldn't hits me and makes me emotional. Why? (Here we go again) Whrn my grand mom was burried it was the day after I visited a serving in London. The last solo of Kanami was specisl as if meant the row in front of opened up when Mincho walk toward the edge of the stage to perform that solo. I cried because it hit me so hard. RIP granny and Arigato Kanami!

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much for sharing that Frans. ❤️

[@megalondonkleuter]

I also read that Saiki is not so keen on too much english lyrics. She would sent the lyrics back to Kobato to rewrite it 😂 Maybe I have still the written interview somewhere when she mentioned that I look forward to the next episode !!

[@BMfansince2020]

Thank you Wave, this is so well done. So much interview insights which never heard before. Can't wait for more to come.

[@WavePotter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you K C!

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Extremely interesting; congratulations on your depth of knowledge. I wish there were more on Kanami whose background and personality intrigue me greatly.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Michael! I am planning on making videos focused on each individual in the band, and i'll probably start with Kanami!

[@chrisegbertky]

Some of your best work Wave! Really appreciate your hard work! Excellent entertainment and enjoyable information about the greatest band today IMO.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Chris!

[@thunderchild7137]

Just wanted to congratulate you on a very nice biography of our wonderful Maids. Much appreciation for all your hard work.

[@philcalvino884]

Super job, WAVE. Probably took you a lot of work, but much appreciated info, especially to new fans. Edit: loved your filter at 3:46 Can't blame it for suppressing objectionable language.

[@WavePotter]

😂 Thank you Phil! Glad you appreciated that!

[@waynetubr]

I honestly rewrote this comment 4 times. The only problem is, this video along with the previous two is sooo complete, there is nothing more to say, except thank-you Aldough, most of this information is already known I have never seen it tied up in a nice little bow. I kept repeating "ya, ya, that's right, I almost forgot about that."

[@WavePotter]

I love that! :) Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@johnlloyddy7016]

If memory serves me right Akane and MISA also played as part of a session band for a female idol named Becky before they joined Band Maid. There's even a music video of it on YT.

[@waynetubr]

@@johnlloyddy7016 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJbcpJWeoNajhLc Yes, you will hardly recognize them. The singer actually pretty good, although stiff and kind of mechanical. But cute, with great legs.

[@thomasfast392]

They are so good words cannot describe their talent !

[@alex-rv-uk]

Quality content that benefits everyone. KZbin at it's best. 5 Boketos Wave !

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Alex!

[@VegetaRabbit]

Excellent video! In English we sometimes refer to Saiki as the "Ice Princess", but in Japanese media, they'll often describe her as a tsundere instead.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you! Very interesting!

[@kc62301]

Yep. Band Maid single-handedly revived my interest in hard rock. To be fair, though, Band Maid has a style that kind of defies labels. People listen to Band Maid songs and hear many different musical styles and influences. Band Maid's styles is...well, Band Maid. Eventually we will hear future musicians talk about how Band Maid influenced them.

[@michaelmiller3842]

Thanks so much for your hard work Wave ! You should be the official Band-Maid historian. I will correct a couple of things for you tho. Kobato's given name is Mika Noguchi. She took the name Miku so there wouldn't be confusion with Misa. She is also the person responsible for the 5810. She has always said that she was a small pigeon who posesses the soul of an 810 year old man. Zamaitis included that on the guitar as a "hidden" identifier for her. I got this info from listening to and reading every interview and article about the band that I can find translated to English. When I got hooked on Band-Maid a few years ago, I spent days searching for every bit of info I could find. I'm anxious for your next episodes !

[@K.H.D710]

Your explanation of 5810 on Miku's signature Zemaitis guitar is correct👍

[@WavePotter]

Thank you for sharing that Michael! I appreciate it. :)

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Nice and beautiful research. Thx Wave 🌊

[@WavePotter]

My pleasure! thank you!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

WAVE!!! WAVE!!! WAVE!!!!! Love the new Rock Merch. I learned some new info

[@WavePotter]

I'm glad! Thanks so much Curtis!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@WavePotter ma halo nui loa (thank you very much)

[@henry6782]

Felt so short🥹🥹🥹... man... Grandma Hirose made ne tear up while i am drinking coffee at my work.. awesome video... really looking forward to it

[@WavePotter]

Thank you. And right? It was such a touching story.

[@emorycantrell3938]

Good job , keep going .

[@markhayes9004]

Hey Wave, Excellent work, yet again! I hope you are having a great day!

[@WavePotter]

Thanks so much Mark! Same to you!

[@billb.1167]

Thank you for tackling this much-needed-to-be-told story! Very interesting and informative 👍. I look forward to the next installment(s)!

[@chrisegbertky]

Just rewatched this. Such fine work Wave!

[@stups9975]

I’ve been looking forward to this. Great stuff as always. Just love this series. Seriously.. one of my favorite things to watch these days.

[@WavePotter]

I'm so glad you're enjoying it! I really appreciate that!

[@moonrose5944]

Thank you for evaluating Japanese musicians and introducing them to everyone. There are many musicians in Japan that have not been released overseas and are not known and are worth introducing. Find them. From Japan.

[@mechanicat23]

I enjoyed this a lot more than expected. Thank you for putting it together.

[@WavePotter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Dennis!

[@J_musicfanロドニー]

Love this series. Thanks Wave!

[@WavePotter]

I'm really glad! Thank you for watching!

[@reesereese2524]

Wave you have a future narrating PBS documentaries . Another outstanding addition . Some of which I knew nothing about ' 👍👍👍👍👍

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Reese Reese! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@motley22crue]

OMG... Saiki's eyes when they're introducing themselves.... is that her natural eye colour?

[@waynedahlen9655]

When I met Band-Maid at the meet and greet at the Echo Plex in LA 2019 Saiki's eyes looked light grey in color.... Absolutely STUNNING!

[@fastskipper777]

Saiki does have lighter colored eyes compared to the others depending on the lighting. Her eyes are beautiful..

[@Lambino77]

I can’t get enough of these! Bravo!!!

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much!

[@lewissmith4123]

Great job Wave. I am really enjoying this series.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much Lewis! Glad you enjoy it!

[@nicholasmoses3663]

Great stuff. Really looking forward to the next episode.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Nicholas!

[@tomfowler2091]

Thank you Wave! Excellent documentary series; I've watched all three parts, and have enjoyed every bit of it. I love Band-Maid. These five superbly talented ladies make the best music I've experienced.

[@BM4-Life]

Bravo! 👏Bravo! 👏Bravo! 👏 *Wave* Great Documentary!

[@WavePotter]

Thanks so much!

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

Ty wave expect more from band maid

[@maidthehormone]

Thank you Wave,this was great🤘🏼The Maids are so Sympathic and Real. I hope there are many more parts from these wonderful girls✌🏼

[@Kevin6059]

Best one yet, Wave. I learned a lot and it was very interesting.

[@WavePotter]

Glad to hear it! Thanks Kevin!

[@Running-withscissors]

this one was really great Wave! Way impressed with the work you did and calling out the great translators was classy. I'm sure their are many many who greatly appreciate the work that part of the "Maidiac" Community brings. It wasn't till about 14 mins in my TD brain kicked in with a note (NOT a criticism), just a friendly suggestion. When talking about a specific track or album, a still or a segment of that songs video in the broadcast helps keep the visuals contextually coherent. You have the content, but great productions have context as the real king. One more tip. At the end tease the next episode STRONG. Not just a note, but why the next one you don't want to miss!. ;) Keep the faith brother ;)

[@ChuckJansenII]

Great insight into the band. Not surprised about the phrasing taking place between the instruments. Music is conversation. This is such a special band with special and unique individuals fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle.

[@WavePotter]

Well said!

[@kevinallen4743]

Thank you, this is really well put together with some great insights. I can't find it now but something I really like about them: on one acoustic video Kobato thanks Akane & Misa post song when they are playing as a trio, then Kanami asks if she can join in & they do a very brief non-comital 'should she, shouldn't she' thing before saying 'of course'. The look of 'surprise' and 'joy' on Kanami's face as she bows and asks 'really?', as if they were being serious, is ridiculous. At the end of the next song Kobbato thanks Kanami for her input. I've never been in a band where as a member you ask to sit in on a song & then get thanked! Is it a Japanese thing or a Band Maid one?

[@WavePotter]

Aww Kanami is such a sweetheart! Love that :)

[@jon87583]

Wave, you've done it again: you have put together an outstanding, insightful, informative and entertaining chapter. You articulate so well the answer to the question, "what's so very special about Band-Maid!" I just wish I had watched this before I was a contestant in the pre-show Band-Maid trivia contest in LA! 🤘🤠

[@dkmusic7000]

As usual, another excellent addition to the Band-Maid story docuseries. I thought I found a lot of the history on the band and the members, researching every nook and cranny I could find; all the interviews, articles. backstages, commentaries and more out there. And yet as you have shown here, there is always so much more to learn. Funny enough, I know more about this band than any other band or group I have ever listened to. A couple come close, but not to this level. I love these ladies so much. Thanks Wave and all of my other fellow Madiacs. Loving this series.

[@surfingasongwave]

Keep it coming! Also, that merch looks excellent!

[@WavePotter]

I plan on it! And thank you!

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Thank you wave

[@WavePotter]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@thehistoryexpert82]

THANK YOU! For intending your puns like a real man

[@kirkscott2]

This was awesome Wave. Thank you!!!!!

[@WavePotter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@makmiskell3733]

Great!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Thank you Wave, great history tour of Band-Maid of 2015

[@yellowclip7862]

Awesome as always, Wave! 🥰 You are doing a great job with these episodes.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you for the help! 😄

[@armynurseboy]

Loving this series Wave. Keep it up.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you! I plan on it!

[@snowdog5895]

Great series, keep them coming! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@WavePotter]

Thanks! I plan on it!

[@jimcarmer1685]

Wow Great Document Wave, if I may say, be proud of yourself for this bcuz we as Band Maid Maidiacs are proud of the documentary you do I about Band Maid. Keep Up The Great Work Wave😋

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much Jim! I really appreciate that.

[@jimcarmer1685]

@@WavePotter your welcome Wave. Can't wait to hear your next Band Maid documentary.

[@ThouDailyBlab]

Thanks Wave. Excellent series, looking forward to the next one...

[@yoshimi6200]

What a fantastic video!!🤘😎✌️

[@WavePotter]

Thanks! 😃 I appreciate that!

[@Hethern]

Awesome job Wave!!

[@WavePotter]

Thank you Jay!

[@bradmenpes809]

I can hardly wait for Part 4! Brand New Maid - what an album!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@tmt7265]

Great job, the more we learn the more we love.

[@cnordegren]

Don't let Akane's appearance deceive you. She murders drums on every song. She would make Lars Ulrich smile!

[@billhallisey7298]

Wave, this documentary was insightful and great!!! I don't know if you have reacted to "Chemical Reaction" from their Conqueror album, but I recently heard the official live video of the song, and was transported back to the late 60's and early 70's. To me the thundering bass, the driving drums complete with cowbell, and a Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze" rift at the end reminded me very much over the era I grew up in as a rock fan.

[@WavePotter]

Yes i love that song! That's really cool to hear it brought you back to that! It's on Unseen World which was my first BAND-MAID album to listen to as a full album. My reaction is in a past livestream kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3K8ioGkgZugn7s

[@stephenriggs8177]

It's funny, hearing them introduce themselves. As expected, Miku has a lot to say, and the others just want to get away from the microphone, as quickly as possible.

[@haruoyamashita1237]

I am eagerly awaiting part 4!!!!

[@mickyart]

Great series about Band-Maid, I’m loving it. Really well put together. Something that I really wanted to see at some point. Band-Maid is by far my fav band these days. Collected all I could get my hands on from them (just missing that special "Start Over Edition Box", saw all their streamed Okyu-Ji’s during those two pandemic years and was wowed by that “Unseen World” monster. Wish I could go see them at some point in time. Band-Maid are the top of my tops, the leader in a sort of the four-horseman group of bands I listen to every day. I’ve traced a few connections/curiosities/links between Band-Maid and each of those other 3 bands - Silent Siren, SCANDAL and Maximum The Hormone: - I got curious about MTH after reading that two of Akane's fav drummers were Ian Paice from Deep Purple (that I already know a whole lot) and Nao Kawakita from Maximum The Hormone - so I went for it and very quickly got heavily into them. -SCANDAL is a band that I knew before Band-Maid but somehow never got very much into, until I heard “HARUKAZE” (from 2012’s “Queens Are Trumps) and bought he 2010’s album “Temptation Box” that simply blew my mind and finally went crazy about them, specially those first 6 albums. “HARUKAZE”’s chorus melody sound really similar/close to the ending part of Band-Maid’s “Secret My Lips” - one of my fav BM songs, so maybe it triggered something familiar in the back of my head. Another link to Band-Maid, I stumbled on a few photos from different Haruna’s birthdays (SCANDAL’s vocalist/guitarist) with Akane beside Haruna so I'm guessing they are probably close friends… and funny enough (now picking on your pun-intended pun!) I got some backstage footage where the SCANDAL members are all wearing black t-shirts with the words “BAND-MADE”… more or less 3 years before Band-Maid was put together by Miku. - Band-Maid also lead me to another one of my favs: Silent Siren - probably the least band I see people reacting to and when some do, normally doesn’t get as much praise as I think they should. Maybe because is “just pop”… maybe it’s because it’s a too-sweet-pop (they even have a song named “Sweet Pop”) or maybe is just Suu’s voice that is hard to get comfortable with in a first listen. Anyway, I simply love this band and I found out about them because they are the ones Saki and Akane dance to in the beginning of this Part 3 - “Koi No ESPER” is the name of the song and it’s from the 2018 album “31313”. Another link to Band-Maid is that Aina Yamauchi (bass) is beer-buddy with MISA and there is a video somewhere where MISA teaches Aina how to play “Glory” and Aina shows how to play the slap intro to “Fujiyama Disco”. Anyway, this doesn’t add much to the Band-Maid story line - it’s just a bunch of bits and pieces that I happily “collect” here and there - but I'm loving these BM documentaries. Cheers!🍻

[@salva0922]

Each of this episodes are an improvement from the previous. I'm more of a Nemophila type of guy, but my respect to Band-maid

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@鈴木滋-s2v]

Arigato gozaimasu Good jobs and registered

[@WavePotter]

Thank you! :)

[@kevinhardy8997]

Interesting how Akane is the band leader. I hear she plans rehearsals. You would think Miku would lead. Or maybe Kanami as writer. Or maybe Saiki as frontwoman. It seems they divide leadership like a true team🍌Saw them in Portland 2023 and Saiki was smiling so much more than usual. Maybe not the Ice Queen anymore??😁

[@kevinhardy8997]

I feel like Misa may have been the influencer. She liked hard rock. She wanted to quit. Saiki said she thought she would have similar tastes when she met Misa. My working theory is that Misa convinced Saiki to plead with the band for a harder rock sound. Kanami loves Saiki so would have respected her input. Then it's 3 vs 2 to convince Miku and Akane. Plausible?

[@scottbrower9052]

Really well done. You should seek voice-over, narrator jobs, etc.

[@davidgilman3230]

Thanks for another wonderful addition to series. Do you know what show it was that convinced MISA to stay?

[@zolitoth2458]

Seattle ,Sakura-con festival 2016.This video was made there (Before yesterday MV). If you seriously asked...

[@davidgilman3230]

@@zolitoth2458 Thanks for the reply. I'm from Seattle and could tell that video was made here. Wasn't at that festival though.

[@zolitoth2458]

@@davidgilman3230 Thanks again to the American fans!

[@DaElfer]

so thats why i see saiki flip her middle finger to the crowd right infront of her in the live official version of real existence. because the just want to be abused

[@avader5]

Hey man I think it would increase viewership if you would put a link to Parts one and two in this video so that someone doesn't have to go search for them.

[@WavePotter]

There’s a playlist in the end screen with all the episodes, but I’ll link that in the description and pinned comment too! Thanks!

[@gordonuyehara3562]

❤🤘👏

[@jimmorrisonisamaidiac]

What is this, the last one? You busy bro? Really tho, excellent series man.

[@johnrowland2887]

Nicely done. I look forward to part four. Keep up the good work. Also what is the hat on the desk behind you?

[@WavePotter]

Thank you John! The hat is The Warning!

[@devingalloway2708]

Hey, what's the link to Band-Maid first stage performance? I was looking for it all morning then saw the clip in this video.

[@dennisueland8146]

Like the content. Just wish KZbin would stop with the ads. Twelve ads in 17 minutes is almost as bad as snapchat.

[@WavePotter]

Sorry about that Dennis! The ads do help compensate the time and effort that goes into making these videos.

[@dennisueland8146]

@@WavePotter yeah, not blaming you. I should have said slow down with the ads. I understand the need for them.

[@_DriveTime]

If you watch with a browser an ad blocker fixes this. I use Ghostery.