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Bob, as a former (as in decades ago) band teacher myself, let me assure you that a deep dive into this band's ten year catalogue of over 120 songs will not go unrewarded. This is relatively early in their career, and as time passed, the catchy hooks stayed and everything else went up through the roof. The complexity of their music now is astounding (try virtually any song - that's how good they are), but they somehow still kept that "feel good" magic that you no doubt noticed on this song. Their songwriting ability approaches Lennon/McCartney quality, and stylistically/genre-wise they can and do play anything - often touching upon 3 or more genres in one song. You need to check out some of their live stuff (Domination Live from their channel, or the livestream they did of No God) as just a couple of examples. For a master class in songwriting, try the Blooming MV, and for a kick butt instrumental try their new track From Now On - MV. There are so many great songs - and they will grow on you, and as you listen to the same songs (especially their later material) you'll hear new stuff even after the 100th listen, and you know that's a good sign. They can also do simple beautiful songs - although usually when you listen hard you'll find out that while the melody may be simple, the bass or drums or especially lead guitar are often doing complex stuff in the background that creates that re-listenable characteristic. I'm usually into hard bop, prog and classic rock - or reggae - but these ladies caught me off guard and expanded my horizons. Enjoy!

"Choose Me" -- a song featured in the Netflix original movie "KATE" as BAND MAID, has so many great RnR chops, it's kinda unbelievable. From Saiki's old-school phrasing, cadence and a super soulful vocal at the end; MISA's driving bass, her special riff after Kanami's brilliant, rocking main solo (complete with harmonic pinch), and her pulls at the end of the song that really funks it up with Akane's drumming; to Kanami's original composition, off-beat octave stretches during the verses, and her addition of a second uncomplicated yet super tasty solo; to Akane's unique snare & tom flurry that launches the choruses; and to Miku's octave-down, in & out vocal backup and lyrics... all makes "Choose Me" a throwback rocker that surprised me when I first heard it - and I'll bet most anyone - that they would come up with this western-style, rock 'n roll classic. Of course, after years later, it's not surprising at all coming from this important band of geniuses who are almost single-handedly bringing back the joys and soulfulness of rock for people from all places and ages to hear. Here's a great live MV of "Choose Me" that's not quite as punchy do to the mix, but still good: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsmhnNeTvc3Nl4k.html Thx, Bob!

Holy crap. Sounds like something out of an anime. Speaking of the music, I love the music behind the lyrics just sounds incredible. The lyrics sound awesome despite it being Japanese. Either way, just incredible.

You havent heard anything yet. These ladies are the real deal. 125+ tracks and only a few are good....the rest are great. They are really impressive live and very seldom miss their mark while playing. IMO, the best band on the planet.

"I gotta stop there and back this up a little bit" 😄 exactly my expression when I caught BAND MAID in the nightclub scene in the Netflix movie Kate, after that it was all over red rover, I am gloriously addicted to this band of musical unicorns. Even better is that their live performances top the studio efforts plus their humble, grateful attitudes towards their fan base is so refreshing in a musical world full of divas and tossers. Viva the Maids, peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

This band is truly one of the, if not the, greatest rock bands on the planet right now. Great catalog of music. Awesome live!

O'boy, you are in for a treat now. You just entered a pigeonhole (you get it eventually) you don't want to get out of. These ladies are incredible talented. I was hit by the Band-Maidtrain almost a year ago, and have yet to hear a bad song from them. You should react to Domination official live video next.

Oh, by the way, Akane-san (drummer) scores her drumming. That's why it's so precise, consistent and fitting to the music. Which is composed by Kanami-san (lead guitarist). MISA-san who is the bassist also composes her part of the music.

The amazing thing is that they are a phenomenal live band. Always in sync always having fun on stage and amazing crowd work.

Welcome to Band-Maid. So glad you discovered this wonderful group of talented friends. I have never seen a more organic/talented band. Rush comes to mind, but then again, they were gods...

Pause/rewind to talk as much as you want LOL. That's why I watch reaction videos instead of the actual songs. I love how busy that song is without sounding cluttered at all. They kept that nice melodic aspect the entire time even in the solos.

Hi Bob, you have just discovered one of the best rock bands on the planet !! They have a cataloge of about 130 songs & this spring will be their 10th anniversary. Band-Maid has the unique ability to sound like every great rock band you've ever heard while sounding like none of them.....they are a genre unto themselves. Enjoy !!❤🎙🎸🥁😎🤘 Try, " Domination, " live.

Welcome aboard, Bob. You are embarking on (along with many others - 164 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (124 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8qjaspkspOYnIU.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbJykqiBuJqceHk.html) And many songs are represented with over 45 well produced music videos. kzfaq.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKeUitF6t9CrkZ8.html  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9eBoa56sbiZpWQ.html  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.  “P and D²” 30+ Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinD2/videos And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  By Wave Potter with their last 2022 US tour OKYU-JI concert in Chicago: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJ9ylqmov-CXk5c.html  By Vladimir Chupin - a wealth of excellent videos at www.youtube.com/@VladimirChupin If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 28 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 31 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 31 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 32 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 30 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2022 US tour just wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!!

Thanks! Not a lot of folks talk about Saiki-san's (blue rose) vocals. In my opinion, I think that's why she initially had a difficult time singing high. It's because she loves to sing rhythmically which limits her range. In this fashion, Miku-chan (red rose) is able to harmonize with her perfectly. Now that Saiki-san can easily sing high, their songs are even more difficult to sing. lol, not that it wasn't already difficult before, with that almost-rapping melodies.

Really good reaction...you picked up on a lot of great details. They wrote this song themselves. Recommend checking out Play Live next so you can see what the bassist can do and how they interact with an audience. Dice MV is another good one

Warning. Band-Maid is highly addictive.

The Maids have gotten better since the pandemic ended stepping up their live performances.

Should really check out them live. They're amazing live. Anything on their channel is open to reactions. They don't mind

These ladies can melt your face..but also.. melt your heart. They saved my life..in a way...I am so grateful to them I flew from Scotland to Tokyo, Japan to see them LIVE....just a few days ago. In fact I am still in Japan. Hiroshima right now. ..These ladies are amazing in every sense. Long May They Reign!.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid and their devoted and loving fans. Great song, a fantastic band- sold out a 13 date tour in the US in October plus the Aftershock festival. They are a hard rock band but you will find many genres in their music including acoustic songs. The Band are Miku- The Pigeon (Red Rose) Band Founder- 2013, Lyrics, Guitar, Vocals (only learned to play guitar after she formed the band). Kanami, the Princess- Lead Guitar, (keyboards), Backing Vocals. Saiki, the Ice Queen- Lead Vocals, Some Lyrics. MISA- The Barefoot Assassin, Bass (Rhythm and Melodies) and Akane- The Gorilla- Drums. Thanks for the great reaction. Many more are going to like it too- you'll see.

Some of the best rock music in the world is coming out of Japan right now, and its performed by Maids.

It always so FUN to witness the birth of another Maidiac!! Believe it or not, that's just the tip of the huge iceberg of musical greatness from this incredible group of ladies and the more you hear from them, the more you'll love 'em! Some suggestions: Play, Domination, Freedom, Onset (instrumental), Puzzle, Turn Me On - all LIVE, because that's when they really shine, mind blowing stuff!🤘🤯🤘 (Best MV's: Blooming, From Now On (instrumental), Thrill, Daydreaming, Dice, Unleash, Secret My Lips) Thanks!🤘🤩🤘

Best group of musicians out there they are amazing just saw them live in Oct

incredible band and even better live

Nice reaction Bob. "That was pretty Awesome" - Indeed. This was from 2017. If you can believe all their facets are even better now. Check out their latest instrumental FROM NOW ON. Or their de facto live performance DOMINATION-LIVE. Awesome is as Awesome does. Peace. 21.9

You're right, Saiki has a great sense of rhythm in her vocals. Something not often mentioned. Her voice fill the role of another instrument more than for many singers who sing over the top of the music. Check out the Official MVs for Blooming and Influencer, and the Official Live Videos for Different (on the same vid with Dice) and Black Hole (on the same vid with Manners). You'll see what I mean.

In a world of mumble rap and vapid auto tuned pop stars... these ladies give me hope for humanity playing real rock and roll! Keep it up Band-Maid! Looking forward to the next reaction to these Awesome ladies! Po! 😎🤘

Holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantle of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

Welcome to the wonderful world of BAND-MAID. 🤘 They are special.

I traveled to the States from Canada to see them twice during their US tour. Amazing live band too! If you want to check out newer stuff I'd recommend Warning!, Unleash!!!!!, From Now On (a phenomenal instrumental), or Manners if you want to hear something a little slower. As many others will rightly point out, you can't really go wrong because your favourite BAND-MAID song is usually going to be the last one you heard 😄 Looking forward to some more BAND-MAID reactions!

BAND-MAID will be touring the US this year !

Oh man, welcome to the Band-Maid soundverse. This band is extraordinary, really. I've listened to their entire 100+ song catalog multiple times, and envy what you can look forward to. I'd recommend their latest MV (an instrumental) "From Now On," as you'll be wearing a large grin after hearing it. "Choose Me" was featured in the Netflix movie "Kate" (along with their song "Blooming.") Hope you react to more songs by these incredible artists.

Always fun to watch Band Maid fans being born. They’re so cute at this age. Just wait til you notice their bass player. Lol. Nice reaction bro.

At 54 I've heard plenty of bands and music from many genre's.... I'm a bit of a drum guy, and for me Akane Hirose (drummer) is my No.1 drummer...Ever!...Her style of play, her creativity, power, and grace behind such a small kit blows my mind. And all with a beautiful Smile...The lady is class...As are all of BAND-MAID...So much more than just the music...They brought joy to my broken heart...and been a light in my darkness (lost partner to cancer)... Long May They Reign!.

Thanks Bob! Welcome to Band-Maid!

Band-Maid is a fantastic band, top notch musicians as well as song writing. Check out more Band-Maid, I saw them live in October and they are equally awe inspiring live. I look forward to seeing more, thanks for the reaction!

🐦 *Bob Cieslinski* 🐦 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 *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 *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* -Choose Me-2017- *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* 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…*

Get ready for your views to skyrocket.

Not only does BAND-MAID do everything right, they do everything exceptionally well. I was hooked in the first 30 seconds of hearing them on YT for the first time about 6 years ago. Lucky for me that the best band on the planet just happens to by my favorite band on the planet.

Hi Bob... Wondered when you would get to Band maid... You have opened a real pandora's box here.. Unusual place to start? but all the songs are good, so doesn't really matter.. Enjoy the ride, it is very cool, so many songs, so little time.. Best wishes from France

Welcome to Band Maid! They are queens of hard rock music as you have now heard. I have great news, this isn’t a one off amazing song, pretty much everything they write (and except their early stuff, they do also write it) is amazing and only getting better. Additionally, they can play it as good, and often better, live. I saw them in concert in October with my own eyes and ears and it was literally awesome. So, that’s my recommendation, watch the official live videos for Domination and Play to get a real feel for the band. Don’t worry, the audio quality on their official live videos is so good you could mistake it for studio recordings (don’t worry, it’s actually live)

Nice reaction! IMO, This band is a special one. The reason is that someone who saw the live said, "I have never seen 5 outstanding talents standing on one stage." Another one of my favorite comments is "This band has a 6th member, it's the crowd." I feel like this represents what BAND-MAID fans are feeling. You will love this amazing band.

They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘 Keep an eye on them!!

Welcome to Band-Maid. An earlier song that always puts a smile on my face. This is just the start. These ladies are Magic in their songwriting and each member has input to the song. Every song is written by Band-Maid and their egos work to bring each other up instead of competing with each other. I hope you do many more.

I had the privelage of seeing them live on their recent US Toru and they are even more amazing in person. I hope you check out a few more of their songs. Enjoyed and have a good one

So it begins. . .

If you thought this was amazing your in for a shock to the musical senses that will leave you exploding with joy and amazement.

They play just as flawlessly live. A very professional band. Nemophila is equally professional.

Excellent review sir. You have a very interesting channel. Welcome to Band Maid the best Hard Rock band (not metal) that comes from Japan. This ladies are a masters in musicianship and songwriting but, for me, their forte are the live performances. They combine charisma and stage presence in a invigorating way. If you want to take another ride I suggest their song Blooming where you could enjoy again that combination of vocals, drums and bass/guitars in a higher and more complex version. Thank you!

You just listened to the greatest rock band in the world! I had the immense pleasure and privilege of seeing them live in Chicago in November and they were somehow better than I expected. If you want to see how talented they truly are check out some of their live performances.

They are are a superstar band. Some of the best musicians in the world right now.

believe it or not this is year 10 for the MAIDS. all with the same members. there are a few commenters out there who think that they suck and they have every right to their opinion. they may just not like the style being played but to say they suck is anything but true. lead guitarist kanami is a great guitarist and writes most of the music since about 2015 and she taught rythym guitarist and backup singer miku to play guitar starting in 2014 so they would have a fuller sound. now miku is more than adequate. bassist misa and drummer akane are both outstanding musicians and the whole thing comes together with saiki's great lead vocals. there are well over 100 songs to check out from them and you may want to have a look at the song 'dice' to see amazing change ups throughout the song. here is the link :kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNZxjNGHr76dc40.html

Loved your reaction to my favourite band Band Maid ! You should react to their live performances. I would recommend 'Freedom' the official live next. Enjoy !

From JAPAN ■Introducing BAND-MAID and the latest information. Thank you for reaction BAND-MAID. (^^♪ BAND-MAID is a five-member girls rock band. They are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. The members have not changed. They are a hard rock band and fans consider them one of the best hard rock bands in the world. They usually have 20 songs 2 hour gig. Formed in Japan in 2013, led by side guitarist Miku Kobato. Kobato has experience working at a maid cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo, and came up with the idea of playing cool music in her maid outfit. That's why the band was named BAND-MAID. "Thrill" was the first music video of 2014, reaching 2 million views in 2 weeks, and they escaped disbandment and decided to become a hard rock band. Also, they perform LIVE overseas and increase the number of fans. Now they write, compose and arrange all their songs. 130 original songs. And 46 songs have been released on the official KZfaq, all of which are killer songs. ■ They have just finished his 13 gig tour in the US. ■ 10th Anniversary Concert at Tokyo Garden Theater on January 9th of this year. 　They just finished 2.5 hours of 26 songs and Long Archive Ticket are now on sale. ★They will have a US tour in May and August of this year. ■ Official videos are often not blocked. ■ ■ Hard Rock : Rinne DICE Thrill Unleash!!!! Sense Warning! ■ Cool Rock : Influencer Bubble Manners Nonfiction Days YOLO Different Blooming ■ Great Live : DOMINATION PLAY FREEDOM REAL EXISTENC CROSS CHOOSE ME ■ Power ballad : Wonderland Endless story Daydreaming ■ Acoustic : "Catharsis" Acoustic Ver. Sayonakidori" Acoustic Ver. ■ Instrumental : from now on On set ■ All English lyrics : Dragon Cry Don't Let Me Down (not their lyrics) ■ Japanese Style : Secret Maiko Lips Gioncho (April Fool's Day Gift BAND MAIKO Version) ■ My favorite song right now is the band version and acoustic version of "Puzzle". (^^♪ BAND MEMBER They are unique, serious, shy and cute women. Miku Kobato : Side guitar, backing vocals, lyricist, band founder, publicist, good at cooking. Saiki : lead vocalist and youngest, Members refer to her as teacher and make a lot of decisions. good at cooking. Kanami : Lead guitar, composer (prolific genius), good at piano. hobby is reading. good at making sweets. Akane : Drummer, good at funny faces, big eater. loves anime. She has many friends. Misa : Bassist, playing with bare feet. She is the most shy and reticent. she is good at cooking (^^♪

Manners MV is one of their best songs according to fans. But for me, Puzzle live, Anemone ballad, Take me higher. Top three are always floating for these girls.

Hi Bob. Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid. I was fortunate to see Band-Maid live at Tokyo Garden Theater on January 9th. They played 26 songs, the final song was Choose Me. In my view Band-Maid are the best hardrock band ever to exist, and the best live band you will ever see. You may react to anything Band-Maid, you can't go wrong. This song is from their Single Daydreaming/Choose Me, Choose me is not even on any of their albums. Band-Maid's members have become world class musicians over the years. Band-Maid was a great band back in 2017 when Choose Me was written and recorded, today Band-Maid is an amazing band both on the albums and live.

Now check them out live! Try "Domination" live version from their channel. They are the best hard rock band on the planet in my humble opinion! They have a 10 year back catalogue without one bad song. And they are a bunch of lovely human beings without a shred of ego.

BAND-MAID is the first group I found when I started actively looking for new music to listen to. They were a gateway to LOVEBITES, Babymetal, Unlucky Morpheus, Asterism, Wagakki Band, Nemophila, and so many others in Japan and around the world. The skill of Kanami Tono (lead guitar), MISA (bass), and Akane Hirose (drums) is off the charts and Sakai Atsumi (vocals) is a fantastic singer. The fifth member, founder Miku Kobato (vocals, rhythm guitar), couldn't play guitar when she had the idea for the band. In their first video, "Thrill," she more or less dances around her old Rickenbacker while looking cute and waiting to sing. Akane taught her to play, and Miku worked hard to become a solid guitarist. Miku is their primary lyricist, though Saiki has been writing more as well.

One of my favorite things about watching BAND-MAID reactions is that people often find very different things to latch onto even when discussing the same songs. That's because every B-M song just has *so much* to it and the musicianship is of such a high caliber that anybody who approaches their music honestly will find something to like.

I flew out from Scotland to Tokyo to see them LIVE...Again!..I posted here over a year ago when I first flew to Japan to see this most awesome band....I did it again...This time in Nov to see them at Yokohama Arena....It was even more amazing than the first time..And at this concert..Saiki (lead vocals) sang this song solo while playing the piano!..Her first ever public performance on piano after spending some of her free time learning to play. It was magical!...This band is truly special...Long May They Reign!

Para muchísima gente, entre la que yo me encuentro, ya, haber tropezado con BAND-MAID en un momento dado ha sido el mayor acontecimiento musical que han conocido en muchísimo tiempo. Esta Banda es un manantial inagotable de música de categoría superior, su creatividad está tan sólo al alcance d...., nada, de ellas mismas. Ya van para 10 años, al principio tocando canciones compuestas para ellas, pero en un par de años lograron que les admitieran una canción creada por ellas mismas, "Alone" es su título, y a partir de ahí prácticamente todo lo lanzado es de su invención, tanto letra cómo música y arreglos. Todas sus canciones son diferentes, pero de todas sacarás la misma conclusión, que son grandes canciones, en su canal de KZfaq tienen cuarenta y tantos vídeos, unos en estudio, otros en vivo, mas casi todas sus canciones, mas de 100 en modo audio, material para disfrutar durante muchísimo tiempo. For many people, myself included, having stumbled upon BAND-MAID at one time or another has been the greatest musical event they have known in a very long time. This band is an inexhaustible source of top class music, their creativity is only within the reach of ...., nothing, of themselves. They have been playing for 10 years now, at first playing songs composed for themselves, but in a couple of years they managed to get a song they created themselves admitted, "Alone" is their title, and from then on practically everything they have released is their own invention, both lyrics and music and arrangements. All their songs are different, but from all of them you will draw the same conclusion, that they are great songs, on their KZfaq channel they have forty or so videos, some in studio, others live, plus almost all their songs, more than 100 in audio mode, material to enjoy for a long time. "🤘🤘 ¡ ¡ ¡ B A N D M A I D H E A D ! ! ! 🤘🤘" Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

My favorite band in the world today! Love seeing new people find the maids. They definitely deserve the attention! Next try something from them live they are something else, I saw them in Seattle this past October. Best thing I've seen in years!!

Just discovered them this year. I like them because they are melodic hard rock in the same sense as ozzy, van halen, scorpions, journey, reo speedwagon, etc. They aren't thrash metal which is so boring, but are instead very talented with all solos played within the context of the song harmony. Fantastic.

Now you became their prisoner, congratulations !

Very beautiful reaction. Keep exploring them, the best current band. Thx 💪👍

Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. Your reaction was very spot on. I won't give out specific song names, but all the BAND-MAID songs you've searched for and found are definitely my recommended songs.

The first time I saw them live, they started with this song. I haven't seen any live performances of them until then, so I was bit skeptical, but the first few notes of that song just blew me away. It was absolutely amazing how on point they are live. I've been visiting rock and metal concerts for 40 years now and Band-Maid are easily in my top 10 of live experiences.

Welcome to the Rabbit Hole of Band Maid...I especially recommend live puzzle... and awkard.... manners... warning... etc etc

Talent off the scale from 5 wonderful young women. Drums, bass, vocals. rhythum first rate and creative. Lead guitar and composer Kanami is a genius and the driving force behind the group.

Binge watching your Band Maid reactions! 🎉 I appreciate how easily you can deep dive into the finer points. Every time I hear a Band Maid song, I hear something new. I sure hope you have their most recent instrumental, “From Now On” somewhere on your “to do list.” I would truly appreciate your educated analysis of that one! 👍🏼

i think most people forget that a well placed guitar solo in a song can make or break a song, Kanami has mastered the art of giving a 30 second guitar solo and leave you wanting more of as she dives back into the main part of the song. Prime example of it would be the solo she drops in daydreaming sort of comes out of left field and goes the way of right field when shes done with it.

You ain't seen nothin' yet! Yshould do one of their Official LIVE videos. They really shine LIVE! True, they do play to backing tracks. But, once the drummer, Akane, locks into them there's no throwing her off. The other band members will go up on her riser and make faces at her to make her laugh and try, but no chance. You can see a good example of this in 'Domination' LIVE.

Three of these ladies (lead guitar, bass, drums) are trained musicians, the lead guitarist is the main composer and classically trained on the piano. They really come together to make a unique sound. The lead singer and rhythm guitarist have trained extensively in voice and instruments to get to where they are integral parts of the overall band. A great band IMO.

I saw them live this last fall. They are as tight on stage as they are in the studio. Keep going with Bandmaid. They will continue to impress and surprise.

Most talented rock band on the planet right now.

Excellent reaction. Thank you, love Band Maid.

Welcome to the Pigeonhole. Pretty much any which way you go in the rock genre, these girls can do. You really cant go wrong just diving into their catalogue and picking songs at random. And live, they are just as good, if not better. I had the pleasure of seeing them live last year and it was the most amazing show I have ever gone too. They are so involved with the crowd. There are so many songs to choose from. If you are looking for more of a bluesy/rock style check out Manners. More of a prog/math rock style, Black Hole. There is actually a video where they do both songs back to back, and I think it was to show their range. One of my personal favorites is Daydreaming, it's a ballad, but in my opinion, one of Kanami's best solos. But seriously, you cant go wrong with anything they do. Their latest instrumental From Now On is magical, and they even did an acoustic concert showcasing another side to them. I look forward to more reactions!

Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. This is an old song. Their sound has evolved as they’ve gotten better and better. Each member has their unique strengths and contribution to what is truly a cohesive band whose sum is greater than the parts. Their live performances are spectacular. Check out their many concert videos. The official live video of DOMINATION is a great place to start. They just announced another US tour, visiting in May and again in August. I encourage you to be sitting in front of your computer the morning tickets go on sale.

I saw this video pop up and I thought you had already met the Maids. Turns out, you just did. You are going to love going down this pigeonhole. Enjoy the ride, you will never be disappointed. Best hard rock band ever. I had the pleasure of hearing this live in Chicago. Such an amazing experience. You're going to get a lot of hits on this video, there are a lot of passionate fans, you'll get tons of great info, but can you blame us, we are helping them dominate the world. Recommendation: Domination Live or Secret My Lips. Great reaction. ぽ

Welcome to the BM rabbit hole! It only gets better from here and it's law that you now have to react to the following: Domination (2020 Live) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html Freedom (2020 Live) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fK6gqKiisqfHdJs.html From Now On - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5yKhtme09G3YGQ.html Dice - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNZxjNGHr76dc40.html Warning - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b990Zqyi17LYgJ8.html Sayonakidori - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qa2qdLSazMewYWg.html Daydreaming - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKmRmLic16_YqY0.html Real Existence - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7qbe9OnxrWUaZc.html The Dragon Cries - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsdlo7yA3q7dcYk.html

Welcome to BAND-MAID , enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin .

Great reaction! You definitely get this band happy to see that you caught on to the fun stuff they add in to keep it interesting. For them though this song is small beans. One of my favorites but not the most complex. They really excel in composition and adding in genres to their rock sound. Controlled chaos is a good way to describe it. Riding that line but somehow it's still catchy in a lot of their songs at least. It's not always crazy but it's always good you can't go wrong with Band Maid I'd love to see more reactions to them on your channel well done sir!

Hi Bob, great stuff ! Good to have you with us on this journey.

Hi Bob. So glad you are starting your journey down the Band-Maid rabbit hole. Buckle up lol! They are at the top of my not only my favourite Japanese bands but any band anywhere list. I think you picked a good song to start with. They do embody what R&R is but they don’t let themselves be stuck there. I’m sure someone will give you their history and how the maid concept came about. I do suggest you watch their live videos because they can match or even outdo the “official” music videos. I can give you more info on them if you wish. Cheers! Great reaction again my friend. 😀👍

Welcome to the rabbit hole. One of my favorites to get you started. Nice reaction and noticing these ladies are total musicians. Some of the more less known tracks that I love and are on their YT page in just audio are SHAKE THAT, Chemical Reaction and Screaming. Makes this old head banger have faith in music again.

Wow, what a nice reaction! You really have a good ear, sense and knowledge about music! I'd love to see your reactiibs to "Puzzle" and "Onset"! Please🎶

This was truly beyond awesomeness song, when they played it at the end of the Tokyo Theatre Garden concert on the 9th Jan. Saiki started without accompaniment, goosebumps time, I heard it done but before in London 2019. Next stop Dice.

Well Bob, welcome to the Loyal Order of the Maidiacs. They have so much great music in store for you. Their musicianship is so spectacular it defies description. I'm 75 and have been listening to rock since the late 1950's and they are among the finest I've ever listened to. The drummer is Akane Hirose a/k/aGorilla, the bassist is Misa Misa Misa (you aways have repeat it 3 times, lol) a/k/a The Barefoot Assassin, the lead guitarist Kanami Tono a/k/a Kanamincho, or "shorty", lol. She is also a musical savant on the order of Brian Wilson. The rhythm guitarist, Miku Kobato, is a small pigeon, as well as the groups founder and lyricist. The lead singer is Saiki Atsumi a/k/a The Fashionista, who has an incredible rock-style voice. They work so well together that it seems that they are in touch mentally. They have a great rapport with their fans all over the world, and are the best at getting the crowd to act like cheerleaders. Just an all around great group that checks all the boxes.

How good is BANDMAID? Out of 120plus BM songs, so far, "Choose Me" ranks around 60-70nd place

❤Miku❤❤Kanami❤❤Misa❤❤Akane❤❤Saiki❤ Welcome to the World of BAND-MAID. For your safety keep your arms and legs in the cart at all times and please stay seated until the ride comes to a complete stop. If for any reason you feel the need to raise your hands you may do so with extreme reverence. Thank you for choosing our ride and enjoy the rest of your visit here in the World of BAND-MAID. WARNING it has been determined that BAND-MAID is habit forming and can lead to better mental health. Please use without caution.

Добро пожаловать в секту БандМейд) Они уникальны. Их песни абсолютно разные, выберите и послушайте любую другую, вы узнаете почерк группы, но вторая, любая песня, вас удивит... У них есть отличные инструменталы...

Apparently, this is early on in their music. If you like this, check out some of their live sets. It blows the doors off the building! Domination is one of my favorites.

Best Progressive Hard Rock Band on the Planet ... Bar NONE ! From a 60 year old, stalwart Black Sabbath fan from the sixties. 😁

Welcome to the fandom!

Best Hard Rock band on the planet. Maid in Japan

You haven't seen anything yet.

Band Maid is absolutely amazing, incredible talent and they know how to put on a show. You’ve got to dive into the Japanese music scene, so many great bands: Nemophila, Bridear, Gacharic Spin, Hagane, Hanabie, Lonsome Blue, Fate Gear, Lovebites … great bands, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the ride.

Nemophila next!

The lyrics of this song will make any boy weak at the knees ❤❤