From a Japanese Old male: I am here again. In this instrumental song, of course KANAMI"s guitar play and AKANE"s play are amazing, and uncredible, but this time I felt MISA"s Base so beautiful, melodious, sweet. How can she play base such sensitively? This time MISA"s base melody line is not filled with power but filled with extraordinary genuine warmth. Everyone is so talented anyhow,

They are turning into one of most important and greatest bands in rock history.

Mincho is one of rock's most brilliant composers. For us, it's a fact, she's a genius. I want to show you proof. A genius is a person whose upper brain is constantly thinking. Whatever his area of ​​expertise. Today I read the latest Band Maid information written by Kanami. She says the experience of the US tour gave her ideas for riffs and compositions which she recorded on her voice recorder since she hadn't brought her computer. Back in Japan, when she had to take some rest before the opening of GNR at SSA, she couldn't help but work on her PC to finalize the songs she had memorized. She says she will do her best to deliver them quickly. What more can be said. Nothing. Otherwise that Mincho is a pure genius.

When the people at Platinum End requested an orchestral intro for "Sense", little did they realize they were giving Rembrandt a palette full of new colours.

日本語で御免なさい。何度も々繰り返し、嚙み締めるかの様に彼女たちのサウンドを考察されているお姿を見ていたら、 何故だか涙が出てきました。ある意味”本場”の方々にこんなにも愛されている彼女達を同じ日本人として誇りに思います。 これからもどうか音楽を通じて、彼女達を通じて我ら一般の日本人も貴方たちと共にありたいと強く思います。 いつも素敵なリアクション感謝致します！　※どなたか訳してお伝えしてくれないかなぁw

Kanami's brilliance at composing music makes me stand in awe. I would love to spend a few hours in her mind to see how she creates yet another masterpiece. And she says she throws away compositions that she doesn't deem good enough which most others could only dream of ever making. A real prodigy in my opinion.

The Maids played it when they opened for Guns N' Roses. Watching the fancams of the Guns N' Roses concert I realize that they can play stadiums effectively.

It feels like I have said it a million times, but, it is still not enough. Akane is an absolute Megs Beast of a drummer! This song is a master class in composing and arranging, let alone the playing. They continue to prove that they are indeed Special!

I agree: even for someone who's always busier than anyone would ask her to be, Kanami is really working herself and that PRS hard in this tune! I don't know if everyone would agree, but I find this song is so rich and complex that it requires a lot of listens to appreciate everything these 4 do in this song, in composing it and performing it.

As many times as I've watched this MV, I can't help loving the intro when the guitars come in. Kanami keeping her hand by her side until the very last moment, and then grabbing the neck and just launching into that heavy af riff.

To think that she composes a song by humming a melody a riff first,I know everybody probably knows this who is in the club,but she said in her latest letter she got so much inspiration from this tour her phone was full ideas,an amazing writer,player and human, and she's home now working on those ideas, their 10th anniversary year is going to explode with new music,thanks Ryan great review.

How great is it that Kanami wrote a song where she's right up front? This one more than their other instrumentals she really went all out for her own part it seems. I love that first note that screams as they start the chorus. Also, Akane's fill right after the first chorus is so awesome. I wonder if this song took its toll on Kanami though, as they cut it out of their last few shows.

言葉を絞り出して感動を伝えようとする、それがライアンさんなのだ。

21st century Shield Maidens, these women are rock warriors and this is a fcken masterclass in song composition, the inter band dynamics BM have developed with each other over the past decade is simply jaw dropping, total respect for the blood, sweat and tears they've shed over the years and the courage to stick to their guns in chasing their dreams in a cruel business and oh yeah let's add a few degrees of difficulty to achieving that dream by being Asian women wearing Maids outfits - that's really western rock and roll mainstream - not- and thank fck for that. We are such lucky beneficiaries of all their hard work and talent Hope each and every member achieves all the personal and professional happiness and success they desire, Viva the MIGHTY MIGHTY MAIDS, peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎤🎸🍻

This song never gets old. I heard a Bonham-like fill early in the song and thought, how does Akane match up with other great rock drummers? Arguing who’s the “best” is a waste of time because each one fits in with their own band to make a unique sound. IMO if BM were as well known as LZ, Rush or The Who, Akane would be included in the same list. Although, throwing banana peels into the audience may put her over the top. Akane was really hustling to support Kanami’s speed run.

Kanami letting out her inner beast with this instrumental......."From Now On I will fucking shred all the way!"

全世界のギタリストが　この曲をコピーしたがると思う。 でも、いったい何人が　私に涙させることが出来るのか　想像出来ない。 カナミは、本当に純粋な天才…いや、純粋に音楽とサイキが、大好きなだけの稀人なのかもしれない

I just uploaded FROM NOW ON from PHOENIX, and intentionally focused my recording so you hear lots of Miku. You can hear her 5150, straight from the amp, it dominates the mix big time. Oh there is a good Kanami focus from San Diego I put up too. One of the best I got. 5:53 Ryan goes into the "This fucking band" look, as do I. I think Kanami has always been this genius, she has just been patiently waiting for the world to get up to speed... Look out Jimmy Buffet..

For a song that is so intense and such a wall of sound, it has such tasteful pauses. The drop in the beginning is goddamn amazing, and the little pause near the end where the piano shines through brings chills every time. Band-Maid compositions are just on another level.

I've never heard a band that plays almost everything in 4/4 but sounds like odd time signatures. That's because Achi and Mincho are so damn talented they can slip in and out of sync at JUST the right places to give that slippery feel that messes with your head. A drum fill goes a little long or a guitar riff that starts a little early. It's all sorcery to me but I love it.

Great! I witnessed this song at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on Sept. 7 as 12th in the setlist. Band-Maid fans there had of course already known their skills and talents. When I heard that they played this instrumental piece as opening at Saitama Super Arena on Nov.9 as support to Guns N Roses (like they did at Aftershock), I felt very proud of them. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who did not know who the girls in maid outfit on the stage were. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄 Thanks from B-M's homeland 有難う💛。

If I made this song my ringtone, I would never answer my phone Great review Ryan

You were right, Kanami really speaking🎸

Having seen them do this song live on the US Tour, knowing how great it is live, is awesome!

I would lose sight of Kanami sometimes at the Dallas show. I figured out later was because she was in her rock stance.

This song is pure genius. Kanami is the preeminent songwriter of our time. The piano over the top cannot be understated. During the outro, the piano creaates a fill and becomes more intense along with the guitars. As they close the song, correct me if I'm wrong, but as Kanami is going up the scales, Misa and Miku are playing down the scale in opposition. It's pure brilliance. Miku deserves so much credit for being the glue in this song. She just keeps carrying the rhythm throughout while the other are shining and performing solos. I was right in front of Misa in Boston and watching her perform was mermerising. I have a vid of Kanami looking right at me and Miku waving at me. They interact so well with the fans. My god, I love this band!

*Kanami (Mincho) Tono* is a Virtuosos 😊

There are times when Kanami looks like she is in a trance and on another world. Man would I love to visit that world! Great reaction video Ryan.

No one can convince me that they are simply not the best band for decades! So many aspects but recently just reinforced upon me how stagnant most band’s bass and drums are in comparison to our beloved Maids.

F_cking great song, f_cking great songwriting skills, f_cking great band. Kanami is reaching a really important level of inspiration and performance. When she's in the zone, and she is always there when she's got an ax in her hands, she's an absolute prodigy. The last coda of From Now On always brings a tear to my eyes every f_cking time I hear it. That is priceless. I will always be grateful to these five girls for reawakening my love for well written music. Long live Band Maid!, long live the Queens of Rock.

When I saw them in Seattle, I was very impressed with just how far Miku has come. The whole band is amazing.

I feel like Miku is the baseline for Kanami's composition... As Miku improves and is able to play more advanced stuff, it frees up Kanami to compose more complex progressive stuff. Imagine what would happen when Miku starts to do picking solos?

I love how amidst all the craziness of this song, MISA has chosen all throughout to simplify her parts, and it makes them stand out. Their musical instincts are so damned good.

80% of Band-Maid at 95% power!! This is an absolute battering ram!! This the music to an epic victory over insurmountable odds.

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! My only gripe with the MV is the Lack of Love for Miku in the Live version You could SEE how MUCH she does

We all just recently saw the four Maids play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. And the BPM’s matched the DB's! 😶‍🌫Thx, Ryan!

I think you have said (as many of us) we wish Kanami did longer solos many times. Well.... here we go! haha Could really see you reliving the concerts. Very happy to see so many KZfaq Maidiacs get to see them live.

Quite possibly the best instrumental I have ever heard. Band Maid are a beautiful machine. Great reaction 🤘

Ryan, I love it when a music video makes you smile like a fool. They are awesome! In your words "This Fuckin' band!!!".

A masterpiece to my ears. Can't wait to hear what pops out next from the musical mind of one Kanami Tono. This was just so hard rockin beautiful, and I have so much fun re-listening to it with a focus on each instrument.

I've come to the conclusion that this song now goes into my list of Band-Maid masterpieces along with Secret My Lips and Puzzle. This is basically Kanami showing off her genius composition skills. And as a band, every single maid simply going hard. This arrangement is heavy. They do not hold back, they do not let up. They just keep coming like a freight train. They are unstoppable. Band-Maid are on another level. I'm so happy to be alive to witness true greatness, and to have seen them perform live. This song is a masterpiece and Kanami is a gift.

Also, do you think Miku is in seventh heaven, having learned enough to be part 4 of this incredible song? Damn talk about living the dream making her dream come to life

Yeah… I love it too. Nice breakdown.

I wonder if I'm the only one who thinks ``If there's another genius Kanami, can she play the piano live'' 🎵😉

Ok, so I've heard this maybe a hundred times or so since it was released in September and I just don't get tired of it, gets better every time I hear it! What a band...

I had really hoped they would play this one at Chicago, but given how amazing that show was I can't be disappointed.

To say I love this song is such an understatement, seeing this live, I did the same thing I do every time I listen to this one, I closed my eyes and just get carried away. Kanami is next level genius and I am just happy I live in a world with her. Great react brother.

Japan sets the rock/metal standard for the world, and Band Maid sets the rock standard for Japan!

I'm 71 seeing BM May 15 in Austin and then then and only then can I die happy.

Yep I do enjoy a rewatch of Ryan and BAND -MAID 😃👍🍻

you have to love kanami's inner child..... the child from exorcist possessed by mincho

Kanami/Mincyo has beautiful fingers. Hard rock sounds out from beautiful fingers.

What appears to be a perfectly arranged masterpiece of musical composition to us is probably just a jam session they decided to record in 4k. I bet they were thinking about lunch the whole damn time. That’s how good they are.

Public speaking 101. pulll the crowd in by not focusing on one person. Make every one a part of the conversation by looking around the audience. Thinking that by acknowledging the audience is what band maid does well. Saiki and Mike do that well during the speaking parts of the show and while singing

This song was such a beast live... it left "onset" in the dust, and I *love* onset!

The pure power of passionate emotion.

They did that set in Philly, not sure if it was in that order but I remember hearing all 3 of those live and was so happy.

The thing I like the most of this video is that you clearly see Kanami transformed. You can see it in the eyes.

Everytime they never disappoint. The are by far one of the greatest bands of are generation. Thanks for the reaction. You are the best Band Maid reactor Sir.

Ryan mate! Greetings, you are brightening the day for me when outside the rain is threatening to pour! I had been waiting for this particular reaction of yours. Such a great idea to compare the official video with Vladimir Chupin's fancam! On the official video Kanami is apparently playing the piano on a pre-recorded track and she was behind the whole arrangement including some violins. That is where and when you realize she has always had a classically trained brain to serve her into composing rock. When you are teamed up with Akane and Misa who had both a classical and jazz education, no wonder they literally break the house! Now that Miku is getting closer and closer technically to her mates (Maids!) the other three can completely free themselves into their comfort zone/"satori" trance. Actually, I would like to discern what Miku does exactly. At some points her playing is reminiscent of that in Onset. She sounds sometimes like the engine of her three-headed train. She certainly exudes an increasing confidence. Kanami has just mentioned in her Newsletter that she was really busy putting her many ideas onto tape. I am pretty certain they will come up with a new album before the 1st of April before embarking onto new tours. One day they may even consider churning out a completely instrumental album. With Saiki writing more lyrics and Misa being encouraged to compose her own pieces you can only realize that they are starting realizing their potential. They are still very young as far as music is concerned. Your comments on Kanami's and her mates/maids' eye contact and facial recognition of their fans are other reasons why their fans are so fiercely loyal. A chemistry out of the ordinary as proven by Miku's and her friends' goofing around like teenagers to the immense fun and pleasure of their mainly middle-aged audience! October was nothing, next year is going to be a blast! Take good care of yourself (ves)! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

I love the simple presentation that this video provides. What an absolute instrumental overload with such compact and well-done composing. Live this was one of my favorites. So cool to see Kanami's fleet fingers in close action, and I have to say Misa's section is as good as any bass part I've ever heard. There is no other band making music like this.

Composition, technicalities, execution it is quintessential band-maid....

missa solo here reminds me of the cool genshin impact they cover

Ryan, thanks for leaving in the first few takes. The thing I like about your reactions is that you are straightforward with your thoughts, and it is easy to tell, by your actions, that your comments reflex what you're feeling. This instrumental leaves me floored no matter how many times I listen to it. With all that is going on in the world and the concerns they present, it is wonderful to escape with music takes me on a little journey that leaves me joyful and reenergized.

You know, one thing I've not heard ANY reactor mention in this song is Akane's tom fills from MISA's solo to the end. They are absolutely stellar. But, then again, it IS Akane!

The start of this song (IMO) is one of the most powerful pieces of rock music I have ever heard 🤘

While i'll always have a special place in my heart for Don't Be Long, From Now On is clearly Band-Maid's best instrumental composition. All the elements are masterfully placed, and work perfectly to give that feeling of epicness, creating something truly special. Kanami and MISA are the big stars in this song, but let's not forget about Akane and Miku doing a freakin herculean job while remaining "unnoticed"... unless you're a musician or listen to every bit of the song multiple times, just like you did on this video lol Edit: the music video is also fantastic btw, awesome job at capturing the atmosphere of the song just with the minimal elements

Mincho who composed this song is a genius！😝♪♪♪👍🎸

Love love love my girls

I was blessed to watch them play this and onset back to back..unreal talent.

このバンドはクレイジーだ､メイドコスチュームに騙されてはいけません。彼女たちは間違いなくhard rockerです。

well folks, maybe i'm the only one but after MISA's solo the shot of Mincho just standing there like a warrior with her axe just hanging there ready for battle. i got a little scared!! also thanks to the musicians (which im not) that point out things that i would never notice. Love the Maids , one and all!!!

A sensational song. Practically one long guitar solo with such a great foundation behind our little rock star. In some of the shots of her face & some of the stances, I swear that she is not even in the room. She is somewhere else. And watching Akane in 'Animal' mode behind the kit is just a sight to behold.

This was quite unexpectedly my favorite song when I saw them live. It just freaking smoked!

@18:49 It's okay Ryan we get you! When I saw them I was mostly focused on Misa and I'm sure the rest of us all have one member that dominated our attention! I like to say that I have five favorite members of BAND-MAID, which is true, but damn if Misa doesn't hold me captive every single time!

Thank you, Ryan. I just wish that during Akane's massive fill mid song, the camera didn't block her work with Kanami's Amp. Nonetheless, that's a me thing. The song is captivating in video format

I'm a simple man... I see Ryan reacting to Band-Maid... I hit like. I don't think I can add anything to how amazing this song is. I will say I've shown it to some not-yet-Band-Maid-fans and the thing that seems to stick out to those people is Akane. With one of my friends asking "How do her arms not fall off?" :D

when I made the MIDI of this, I realized there were 7 occurrences of “descending chromatic progressions” in this song. These are very satisfying to the ear, they stimulate an emotional release. Very well done, from a songwriting standpoint.

all band-maid is cool, and something to learn from!

Thank you I like your reaction I like how Kanami chokes it and shakes it again after undoing it

This song is Festival hymn of the Rock Temple.

I love how this bookends with Dawn Winery. I know that sounds crazy but it works.

This a Master Class in music composition.

This band is reawakening rock all by themselves

That was pretty much the best intro in any reaction video ever made.

They are all good at seeing their fans. At one point Saiki was singing she look right at me and I gave just a small wave, she winked in response. They just know people will remember those things.

I call this the Mincho Effect, Po! "...They found that experienced guitar players were found to deactivate the conscious part of their brain extremely easily meaning they were able to activate the unconscious, creative and less practical way of thinking more efficiently. This particular area of the brain - the right temporoparietal junction - typically deactivates with ‘long term goal orientation’ in order to stop distractions to get goals accomplished. This was in contrast to the non-guitarists who were unable to shut off the conscious part of their brain which meant they were consciously thinking more about what they were playing. This isn’t to say that this unconscious way of playing can’t be learnt. Since the brain’s plasticity allows new connections to be made depending on repeated practice, the guitar player’s brain can be developed over time but it’s something about playing the guitar in particular that allows this magic to happen." (Marchal, 2019). The article and research study (linked) is cited here: Marchal J. Science says guitar players' brains are different from others'. Lifehack. www.lifehack.org/531982/science-says-guitar-players-brains-are-actually-different-from-everybody-elses. Published June 20, 2019. Accessed November 27, 2022. Now, go and meditate with your band, Po! 🧘🦍

Complex and symphonic. They seem quite proud of this. Commonly played and they opened all their festival shows with it.

While we were waiting in Dallas, I watched Mu-chan doing an instrument check. MISA's Black Smoker was her #2 and it was on a stand behind her amp and cabinet. Miku's #2 was another Flappy Pigeon (I think, it was dark) on a stand behind her amp and cabinet (to Akane's right). Mincho's #2 was on a stand offstage, next to Mu-chan's station. For MISA's Black Smoker, Coco Chanel would agree - basic black is *_always_* in style. MISA uses alternate picking, which isn't ground breaking by itself (although, how many bassists do much flat-picking), and she uses the upstroke to give a syncopated feel to her lines. It's really noticeable in her solo.

They're just too good. The best rock band on the planet. Show me a better rock band and i'll buy you some coffe 🤘❤️‍🔥🤘.

I wouldn't mind if Band-Maid had a keyboardist. I know a lot of pure rock/metal fans hate the synth but it does sound really nice here.

Akane! Akane! Akane! I like in the live video you get to see Miku strumming away, having a good time.

Awesome review...please do more live reviews...tell us about it!!!

Pretty Heavy in C#

Genius level: Set 🤟🏻🤟🏻

It's a lil unfair, they can all move forward, get in stance, lift the guitars up or throw them around to put on a show while all Akane can do is sit there and keep banging :D

Such an amazing song! It seems instrumentals have died out some over the decades - back 30yr ago they were quite common in metal bands but less now.. I wonder if a good instrumental is harder to write than a song with singing, or are they not as popular? BMs instrumentals are popular with fans tho.. and I seem to remember some amazing instrumentals we all liked back then.. so not sure why they got less common.

❤❤❤❤ Carlos Santana -riffs -her idols licks and riffs unmistakable-love you Kanami/Micho

I LOVED this.. even though I miss SAIKI .. just crazy beautiful. I loved your comment to Kanami about being sorry.. while you focus on the others 😁 loyalty ❤️

We are going to have to invent a new language just to be able to describe the excellence of Band Maid. Not enough adjectives in the English language. Also I agree Mincho is a hard rock girl. Would like to see the Maids do a bit more really heavy stuff.