My favorite Kanami solo!!!!!

"In my mind, a good guitar solo will trigger emotions, and you will not forget it once you hear it. I always keep that in mind when I create solos." Kanami Tono 👍👍🤘🤘🤘

Kanami makes that PRS cry like a baby in such a beautiful, melancholy way. Freakin' genius.

Daydreaming is Kanami’s masterpiece! It is her favorite song and yet her most difficult song to write! Great ballad!

That solo always leaves me in awe every time... no matter how many times I hear it. Pure musical bliss in 25 seconds!!!

Not understanding the Japanese language doesn't matter one bit...... you can hear and feel it in Saiki's vocals (and Miku's harmonies)...the desperation of missing someone (''Daydreaming of you') and then you instantly feel that MORE heart wrenching desperation in Kanami's solo. That's what I got the first time I heard it anyway. And yeah, I bawled like a little girl the first time I heard it...it matched MY desperation at the time. "Don't go..........." I think I saw you tear up there for a second during the solo LOL It's just the perfect ballad. Bubble is another great song...but I could go on and one. Whatever the emotion they are trying to convey....you can FEEL it, no learning Japanese required. For the last year since I found them....they ARE my favorite band. Thanks Ryan, I have followed your entire Band-Maid journey,....like a replay of my own, complete with all the GD's, Holy Sh*t's and so on. LOL Really have enjoyed it. I just hope SO MUCH they blow up here in the USA and people here recognize what we all do.....that they are amazing, gentle, genuine, lovely ASS KICKERS !!!! LOL

Every time I listen to the solo part, I get tears in my eyes. IMHO it's not the most difficult solo by lovely Kanami, but definitely the most emotional one.

I was going to point out that Akane is the standout for me in this song but then realized MISA's bass line and slides are phenomenal and how the two accentuate each other, then realized Miku's backup vocals and lyrics accentuating the strong lead vocals of Saiki and then realized the wonderful music writing and lead guitar work of Kanami with one of her best solos and then realized every member of Band Maid stands out in some way in every single song ......Every Single Song!! These girls are extraordinarily special and touch me musically like very few band have over the many years of music I've listened to.......and that dates back to the 60's. BRAVO Ladies!

Absolutely.... I think this may have been one of the first songs of theirs that I listened to that got me all choked up...lol And Kanami's solo....every time I hear it for some reason I am reminded that she had said at the time her greatest guitar influence was Carlos Santana... I swear this is the only place I actually think I hear it....shrug... Yeah, when you first encounter this band and you see people saying things like "Greatest rock band on the planet"...and you're thinking, "Yeah, of course they are... That's why they need the Maid outfits right?" LOL... 4 or 5 songs in you realize you have totally forgotten about the maid outfits...lol 9 or 10 songs in you're thinking, "Wow, these guys are really good"...and then at some point you catch yourself thinking :this is one of the greatest rock bands on the planet!"....lol Gotta love it... like you I am so happy I got to experience this....\m/

Ah... now you're getting into Band-Maid's mid-tempo stuff. You will not be disappointed. This song is MAGICAL. I mean that because this song is transformative. Its such a great song. What is really magical about it is that it changes form and feeling every time it is played by them. I've seen this song played live 5x now, not including the DVD lives. Each and every time it hits differently. Standouts being the Studio Coast live version and the recent Online Okyu-ji live versions. Listen to them back to back to back (with the studio version) and they sound and more importantly FEEL different. Its crazy. Yeah, their mid-temp/ballads are just as good as their heavier stuff, if not better in some cases. Daydreaming is for sure one my favorite songs from them and getting to see and hear it live a few times was amazing. If you want to stay on this track for a minute Wonderland, Page, about Us are good places to go. LEGS

" Wonderland " for great vocals, killer bass line, drums & rhythm, with Kanami in the background adding little riffs & runs, beautiful song that i know you will appreciate 😎

Songs like this one and “Smile” just brings tears to my eyes. So good!

Daydreaming is easily one of their best songs and in my opinion Kanami's best guitar solo. All this build-up to the solo and then right at the top before the solo there's a pause, like that first second after jumping off something high, then Kanami comes crashing in with an insane amount of power and emotion... chills every time I listen to it. Shredding is cool and all, but emotion is what makes great solos. Side note, you should react to Matchless Gum. Definitely one of the hidden gems in Band Maid's catalog(B-side for YOLO), and has my second favorite Kanami solo. Something really cool happens in the 2nd measure that I don't think I've ever heard in any other guitar solo before.

This song has won each of the "Top X" threads on Reddit since it came out. I think it's pretty obvious why... no matter which version of Band Maid you love (Metal, Rock, Pop-Punk, etc.) ... this song is still amazing. Those goosebumps are all the sign you need.

The length of this song is so perfectly arranged. These ballad type songs tend to exceed 5 min. (and get bored, sometimes...) Beautiful guitar solo is put in so effectively where we expect the 2nd chorus. Miku's pre-chorus is doubled to emphasize the upcoming chorus, but the chorus ends with only one turn. It makes you want to repeat the whole song again and again. Incredible song writing!!

The vocals on this song are just spectacular. Plus probably Mincho’s best solo ever. And it’s so unexpected.

This should be an interesting reaction what with one of the best Kanami solo. Kanami has said that this was her most difficult song to write and that she was most proud of the solo. It's always been in my top 5 B-M songs. That built up to the solo was perfect, the tension release with the solo was unbelievable. Thanks for the reaction

This song always hit me just right. I don’t know what it is about this band … but when I listen to other stuff ..in the back of my mind I’m craving Bandmaid. Once your hooked on them the bar is set so high, that I find myself getting bored of the bands I used to listen to.

Even though most of their songs have a rather positive vibe, it's this one that grabs me the most. Still by far my favourite song by these ladies! I just love it for every instrument, their voices and every single little detail. It just gives me goosebumps every damn time. At the latest during Kanami's solo, which to me sounds just as emotional/desperate, as Saiki's singing. The build-up to it, her slide at the beginning, Misa and Akane in the background... There are days when I'm careful that no one sees me when I'm listening to this song, so I don't have to explain myself. 🙈 I'm always cautious about statements made in front of an audience, but Kanami herself has said at several points, including their performances in the States, that it's her favourite song. And as far as I can judge her as a person from what we get to see, I'm not a bit surprised. This woman really fascinates me, in a non-stalker kind of way(!), and I admire her a lot for what she does. 🙏🏻 Thank you! I was very curious to hear what your opinion of this song would be. :) It may sound strange, but I'm always happy to see that the reaction of others to it is similar to mine. My best greetings go out across the big pond! 🙋🏻‍♂️ 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 】🕊️

The feel of the song fits the name of the song perfectly. There’s just something about it that puts me in that same state of feeling like you’re daydreaming. Well that’s all I’ve got, hope you enjoyed your din

What a lovely and gentle exit from the solo part.

A masterpiece Band-Maid song from top to bottom! Band-Maid is the one band that you can honestly say that they are not capable of producing a bad track. Sure some are better than others. Even the weakest Band-Maid track can stand up against anything being produced nowadays. Now If someone would have told me that I would be mimicking vocals in a language other than my own from a band of 5 badass musicians from Japan that happen to be a playing incredibly great music, oh and they are 5 cute girls dressed in maid outfits I would have said you are crazy! I guess I'm the crazy one, and couldn't be happier to be crazy. This band needs to be illuminated to match their Greatness. It is a complete shame that their channel only has roughly 400k subscribers while there are channels with complete garbage with more. We need to remedy that!

*BAND-MAID* don’t just listen with your ears listen with your heart 😊

Kanami's guitar solo has so much emotion and I also love Akane's drumming that starts at 5:23

You're so on point with the Alice in Chains reference. Saiki-Miku's harmonies really add that haunting 'goosebumps feeling' to their songs, just like Staley-Cantrell did back in the day. Love ur reactions btw

The ability of this band to put out masterpieces is unbelievable... But they keep doing it year after year. Seriously, they've consistently had 2-3 song on every album since "Just Bring It" that most would consider masterpieces or instant classics.

A song of lost love and not wanting to let go. I think Saiki does a great job in this song of conveying the emotions of the lyrics. You almost don't even have to know what the words are to know what she's trying to say.

This one really makes me appreciate Kanami (composer/soloist extraordinaire).

That solo is so well placed and arranged IMO. Like you said, theirs a build up of tension in this song that just explodes at that part.

I posted it once before, but i will post it once again. BAND-MAID's Kanami Tōno: "A good guitar solo will trigger emotions. I always keep that in mind!" PERFECT example... That´s the most emotional guitar solo i know! Even after listening to it many times, it still satisfies me and makes me sad at the same time. BRILLIANT!

The amazing thing with this song (and really all their songs), no how many times you hear it, the goosebumps happen... every... single... time! Thanks for the reaction.

I never thought in my life a guitar solo could make me weep, and then Kanami shows up in an alley in Taiwan and I'm a real mess right now.😢

Just want to say thanks for inviting us all to come along on your BAND-MAID journey. And your t-shirt game is on point, as usual.

This is what i call a perfect song.

At the same moment you show you have goosebumps ... I have too ... and I saw this MV dozens of times!

Yes yes yes, one of my fav's this has just the right amount of everything. From the frenzy that is Rinne to an acoustic masterpiece that is puzzle/Anemone to a perfect ballad that is daydreaming.... Band-Maid broke the mold and gives perfection. And yes Miku's harmonies are incredible, a perfect compliment to Sai-Chans powerful vocals Po!! Oh and another fav is "Dont you tell me" the call and response between Kanami and Misa with Akane working magic on her kit.....all the fans at that zepp tokyo in 2018 witnessed magic...

I've known about Band-Maid for at least a year or so and listened to many of their songs and watched many reactions too and for some reason hadn't listened to this one before so first time listening for me too. Can't believe what I'd been missing out on! Such a well written song so full of emotions and I love your comparison with Layne and Jerry's vocals in AIC because of how important the way they harmonize together and complement each other vocally is central to their songwriting and executed masterfully. Lastly omg that guitar solo 😮. My eyes almost teared up I was so close to being overwhelmed by emotions. The way you can almost feel everything building up, the brief dramatic pause when the other instruments drop off for a moment, then the climatic feeling that hits when she performs what has to be one of her best solos I've heard. Perfect balance of technicality and adding the right emotional feeling while staying cohesive to the overall composition.

Goosebumps and glassy eyed that's OK everyone who listens to this gets the same feelings they truly are the living legends known as band maid be well

This song is written so cunningly it's almost devious. First they get you in the mood and when you feel a bit vulnerable Kanami blows you away. I'm not very good describing emotions but during the solo bit it feels like a hatch door opens in my chest and a bright light starts to shine out.

I was impressed Ryan didn't cry like the Dicodec guys.

Awesome power ballad! 'nuff said!

I have always been amazed by Akanes drumming in this song and the sound of her drums. I just recently realized that a huge part of the drum sound is actually MISA, who blend in her bass so seamless with the toms that the bass and the toms sometimes hardly can be separated.

Hello Ryan, simply Magic Maid, a beautiful Rock Ballad, it seems easy to write it.. but how these girls fill every single space is absolutely fantastic, I say this as a musician, Saiki even if I don't know Japanese gives you his passion, the work of the whole band is fantastic. I go back in time with ballads like Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Europe and so on. Kanami's solo is fantastic, it seems like an extension of Saiki's voice and it arrives in a moment that you don't expect, breaking the traditional schemes and his choices in the various riffs with U2 style I find them brilliant. Bye have nice day

As if we weren't already fans, often this is the song that seals it - deeply satisfying and joyous. Not much to add to what's already said in the reaction and comments, it just makes you want to be part of whatever follows for Band Maid.

I've said it before and I'm saying it again, "That building behind the band WAS standing, then Kanami blazed through her solo...and it crumbled." Thanks AGAIN, Ryan!

I love how emotional the guitar solo sounds.

What a great reaction to this phenomenal song this was. You didn't use many words, Mr. Mear, but everything you said was filled with respect, love and admiration for this once-in-a-lifetime band. And nothing less do these ladies deserve.

I've never heard a more touching guitar solo in my whole life.

Thanks for this. I felt the same way. This song may feel more open but there's still a lot going on with Akane, Misa and Miku. You can feel the desperation and longing in Saiki's voice and it is complimented perfectly by Kanami's guitar when you hear and feel the eruption of emotion, angst and sadness in the solo. This is in my top 3 Band-Maid songs. Thanks again Ryan.

A heart-wrenching melody solo in this song and song "Puzzle" .

Being touched on such a raw emotional level is what makes music so special in my life. I love Band-Maid for making this song.

It's great that you like this wonderful song so much, Daydreaming is right up there as one of my favourite Band-Maid tracks and I think its the best of their softer songs by a country mile. It oozes enchantment and Kanami's guitar solo is the most beautiful and atmospheric that she's ever written in my view. I do feel with their more recent material that they're in danger of going for complexity at the expense of the song itself; Daydreaming remains as a reminder that simpler songs can demonstrate their brilliance and skill just as much. I long for further gorgeously atmospheric songs from them.

kanami said this song was so hard to composed but the outcome so pleasing in the ear...it feels the like im daydreaming in this song...they were so divers and dynamically good... band maid can do different variation in this song not only this but some of thier song they have more variations and taht kind of skilss are phenomenal

Perfect, this was just perfect 🕊️🖤🤘

One of their earliest self-written songs, and still stands as one of their masterpieces. There used to be a live version up that would just rip your heart out, hopefully you'll get to see it at some point.

What makes this Kanami’s best solo? It hits you in the feels every time you hear it. This will be the one BandMaid song that will never get old, it has a timelessness to it that will make it as good now as it will in 50 years. Also check out “Endless Story” for another ballad/mid tempo song!

4th! :D lol yup. when that short and sweet solo kicks in... lol mic drop ending with Saiki

This entire song is a masterpiece, not to mention the solo and the buildup to it but the true masterstroke imo is that tiny screech at the start of the guitar solo. Its timing is simply PERFECT! the amount of turbulent frantic emotions it unleashes just elevates the song to a whole new level. And the solo carries that energy flawlessly to the end, leaving me in a somewhat somber, bittersweet mood alongside a vague sense of release. Like I’ve done everything possible and its time to move on now. This song always messes up my emotions. Just to reset myself back to normal, I often end up spending a few minutes to an hour wondering the reasons for my existence or some shit like that 😅 Kanami’s sense for musicality and the emotional flow in her compositions is so so precise. Freaking love this lady to bits. I would’ve been s fan for life even if this was the only song she ever wrote. Awkward and Anemone are a must after this as their vibes compliment each other really well.

Nice reaction. Kanami solo: "I gotta listen to that again." I remember that, except for me it was again, and again, and again lol (after I'd already done this with Misa's bass line on the second verse). This was one of the first songs I'd heard by the band when I discovered them, and I thought at the time I was hearing practically a "perfect" song. It was mesmerizing. Oh btw, they love playing this song live, and there are few different versions that they've written for this (there's some wonderful variety here, for example, iirc, they played the intro and first verse at Shibuya acoustically; other times they had Kanami on piano).

It struck some people kinda weird when I compared Miku and Saiki to Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley a few years ago. But I’m finally tasting sweet vindication! These 2 ladies are a truly formidable and breathtaking duo.💪🏻🤘🏻

I love it when they perform this song live, it's always so emotional.

How can anyone not love these ladies and what they do to our hearts!👍❤❤❤🤩🤩

Yeah this song right here is amazing. Definitely one of my favorites! The solo from Kanami really does speak to you, I personally get some Santana vibes from it.

Thanks Ryan. A gorgeous song, and a great reaction. There's not a single thing out of place, but it doesn't sound in any way manufactured. Saiki and Miku's harmonies are awesome (and Saiki sounds amazing), MIsa and Akane are perfectly understated and melodic, and Kanami's solo? WTF? Her solo reminds this old fart of Jimi Hendrix on The Wind Cries Mary and Jeff Beck's solo on Stevie Wonder's Looking for Another Pure Love; not in how they actually sound, but how they carry the emotion of the song in a ballad. Plus her ringing tones evoke The Edge's sound on Pride (In the Name of Love).

From a radio interview in Japan. The host asks details how Band-Maid formed. Miku was already in her current talent agency from the start, she told the current president she wanted to sing. She liked bands, she liked maids. The president said that's interesting, and gave her the go ahead to form a band of maids. So she found the other members and Band-Maid was formed. Saiki joined around 1 month later, Miku wanted a more rock sounding vocalist. Saiki was in the same talent agency as Miku, but was doing her own thing. Then her manager one day told her, listen to this, what do you think? She was like, it's cool. The manager said, they're currently a 4 player band, if you joined, you'd be the 5th. And that's all the manager told her. On Miku's side, the manager told her they got a girl who was really good at singing. Miku was "let us meet her." But the manager said that Saiki would probably reject if she knew that the band's concept was to wear maid clothes. Miku said "if she refused, that would suck. Then, please help us deceive her." So the manager hid both the maid concept and Miku from Saiki. So Saiki met the other 3 members, but they kept telling her Miku couldn't come today, making Saiki wonder how mysterious the 5th member was. The day before the first live, they had a rehearsal, and that's when Saiki first met Miku. Kobato desu po (Hi, I'm Kobato po). Saiki was "huh?" Confusion. 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 she 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. 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. Now, their maid costumes are personalized to each member.

Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, Memorable, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile -- an unbelievable range of mid-tempo songs from the greatest hard rock band on the planet - Band-Maid. "Daydreaming," "YOLO," "Puzzle,” and a host of others are world-class masterpieces. Although I love Daydreaming just the way it is and believe it may be Band-Maid's best composed and overall accessible song, I've always wondered if it was sung in English, how deep in the international market Daydreaming would have traveled...? Oh well, I'll stop daydreaming now. Thx Alan, for another great Band-Maid reaction! BTW - My original comment must have been erased by YT, which wouldn't be the first time.

I want this played at my funeral...

Thrill got me into BAND-MAID, but *this* song... Daydreaming.... this is the song that really made me realize I'd found my favorite band of all time. This song was the one that helped lift me out of a dark mental state, and realize that beauty still exists and there is still amazing music to be heard. I keep coming back to it again and again. I love watching your reaction, because (like many others have said) it reminds me of my own when I first heard it. Thanks for this reaction!

My top five Band Maid songs changes constantly, but Daydreaming is always number one. And yes, when MISA decided a five string was necessary this G&L L2500 USA was the one she chose. I know she loaned it to Akane for at least a bit when she was teaching her to play bass.

Why are these ladies not considered national treasures in Japan? From what I gather, they have a decent following in Japan but nothing close to what they deserve. This is one of the best bands in the world!

This is one of your reactions that I re-visit often. As you can tell by my username, Mötley Crüe has been my favorite band since I first heard them back in '83 when I was 14... I've seen them live about 10x over the years...from '87 to '12. I was lucky enough to experience the release of their music when it happened and I can honestly say that when they released new music, my initial thoughts were always, "Is it going to be good...?". With Band-Maid, the question isn't "Is it going to be good?" but "How good is it going to be?"... if that makes sense... I can safely say now that I hold Band-Maid to the same level as the Crüe... not for the skill or complexity of their music (because Band-Maid is worlds above in talent) but for my love of the band.

Every damn song is so good on so many levels. This one is magical. Enjoying watching your Band-Maid journey with you.

Daydreaming is the warm morning sun on your face. It makes you take a deep breath and smile. The solo is a solar flare to the soul. I've been on this ride since Thrill and have watched and listened as these women have grown musically. Daydreaming is still a top 5 song for me. It is basically mid tempo perfection.

As much as I love heavy music, this is fantastic and one of their best songs. Its so beautiful I sometimes cry while watching this video....

Daydreaming and Awkward, songs that show the best of Band-Maid. They may slow it down. It may be somewhat of a ballad, but there is so much underlying power. An undercurrent of "force" driving the song. They are brilliant at it.

It must suck being a reactor that enjoys Band-Maid knowing they have 100+ songs. With other bands one can react to two or three songs and that's all. These girls have too many good tunes I couldn't do that, I'd cheat 🤘🕊️

Daydreaming is a beautiful masterpiece & is Mincho's fav composition. Thus proving BAND-MAID can play any style, any genre & play it awesomely :)

The world need to treasure these fantastic musicians, as a unit and as individuals! They're fun characters in life too with genuine friendship amongst each one, no petty egotism or unnecessary narcissistic excess and debauchery. Genuinely think one of the (if not the) greatest band currently. No apologies to any pretentious elitists, these girls are superb at what they're doing, and what they're doing is superb! .... fabulous reaction channel by the way Ryan, my favourite. Great insights with plenty of soul and spirit.

One of the hardest song to composed said our brilliant Mincho-san, yet she come with the most emotional solo ever! That melody of her solo hit's right to the heart every single time I heard and see the MV. Not just that, the painful message was wonderfully expressed by Miku and Saiki plus Misa and Akane make it more memorable with their amazing touch of fills, I mean the whole song is abso-freaking-lutely a masterpiece by BM. Best rock band in the world, nuff' said!

It's between this solo and "Alone" for my favorite solo. Actually, of those two my favorite is the one I most recently listened to. Just like many Maidiacs, I'm sure.

Top notch reaction! Amen, brother!!

One of my favorites for the vocals is Freezer. Just listen to it on Spotify. The way Miku and Saiki play off each other is so good

The first song I heard from Bandmaid about three years ago was their very first video for the song Thrill. It’s a really good song but I really got pulled in when I heard Dice and Blooming!

Everytime I listen to this song I get goosbumps. And it is nice to listen with a friend! Thx fot the reaction.

I rate this solo along with some of the all-time best I've heard like Comfortably Numb and Limelight. I suppose most any good guitar player could play them, but only the special ones can create them. As impressive as Akane is in some of their faster and heavier songs, the groove she has in some of these slower tempo songs like this and Bubble may be even more impressive.

I think I'm daydreaming now... Thanks for the reaction to another masterpiece from the ladies! The quality of their output is so impressive...

Such a great ballad! One for the ages! Daydreaming about you! I daydream about Band-Maid!

Time and time again, one word comes to mind when i hear BAND-MAID ...... JOY!!!!! This band is fanfuckingtastic! Cheers m8!

I also love this song.This song can be listened to over and over again. Amazing song!

One of their best. Thanks for reacting.

If you really love this song, then you definitely need to see their live version. It will bring tears to your eyes. So beautiful!

OMG! Kanami's most fave song. I was waiting for this!! No head phones?? Their first self written song Alone plz.

One of the best ballad from bandmaid. This was the 3rd song i fell on love with them.

Love Akane's drumming in this song. One of her best.

Yes man, I also met and I thank Band Maid for meeting new friends even if it is in other countries, here I am Boa Vista- Roraima - Brazil, I have a great satisfaction to be on this journey, it makes me happy.

All the sides of Band-Maid are freaking great: the hard rockin', the proggy, the jazzy, the groovy, the experimental. But the balladic side is also an area where they really shine. And Daydreaming is where it started. If you dig this side, Ryan, think about Anemone, Awkward, or Endless story.

I call Kanami's solo in this song "isekai". Cause it hits you like a truck and takes you to another world.

There is no ego in Band Maid. They all play to each others strengths whilst improving on the individuals weaknesses, which is why they seem to be always improving and they are not afraid to take risks.... and this is evident with their catalogue... with each release come new development. Daydreaming is a great song, but as ballad-y songs go... I put Awkward (Just Bring It) and Anemone (which is after Daydreaming from the World Domination album) on the same parallel. All 3 song are just brilliant.

They just don’t do mediocre period , my favourite solo from Kanami intense but with soooo much feels 👍

next step for you is to see them live. i've seen them 3 times (2017 SF, 2018 LA, 2019 LA) and i happened to be living in seattle when they were there too in 2016 but i didn't know them back then. just make sure you're quick coz tickets will go fast. i just hope 2022 is back to normal for all of us.