🐦 *Vand3rHorst* 🐦 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) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = 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 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos. Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz. *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

Rare to see a truly original "reaction" video on BAND-MAID and especially this song. Excellent passion and understanding of what is actually going on. As a musician in todays worls, and added element is this band is self made. Not a studio band, not an assembly of a talent agency. After some tough first years, they now compose and develop their own songs themselves and are absolute live performance beasts. Maybe one of the best true bands Ive seen in nearly 60 years.

I'm late, i was asleep. Now i've watched "Freedom" i'm wide awake. BAND-MAID can do no wrong.... ever :)

This is what a frog sounds like, (squeezes frogs... legs), this is what a cow sounds like, ( milks a cow , slowly.. and gently while makin eye contact ), and this is damn well what a great band sounds like !!!, you are so right horstie, so right.... great reaction... the testicle has spoken.

BAND-MAID is an explosion of talent. It's very precious.

Bandmaid doesn't have any bad songs... I'm not kidding... or shilling. They're incredible! I'm a metalhead that found them a year ago and I can't stop listening to them!

If you continue down the Band-Maid rabbit hole, you will see how special they really are!!

Welcome to the Pigeon hole that is Band-Maid! Five Japanese ladies that will rock your world! Domination and Play live from Feb 14th, 2020 will give an even better appreciation for the show they put on! This song is almost always included in their concerts, one of their favorites to perform! Enjoyed your reaction! Keep them coming!

Welcome to the world (aka: Rabbit Hole) of Band Maid! You will become a MAIDIAC! Resistance is Futile! You will learn soon enough that these ladies ROCK! They are a very talented group. They are all well trained in various instruments. MIKU (Rhythm guitar) is the originator of this band. She was the lead singer but stepped back and brought in SAIKI as the lead singer. Jimi Page has recognized AKANE (the Drummer) back in 2016. KANAMI (lead guitar) writes the music with MIKU writing the lyrics. MISA (the Bass player) - is a tremendous player as well. There is not a bad song from BAND MAID - 7 Albums and many singles to date. REAL EXISTENCE - AFTER LIFE - ABOUT US (a song for us the fans!) - PLAY - BLOOMING - DICE - All great songs! All songs are on Spotify! Try ARCADIA GIRL - FREEZER - MATCHLESS GUM

Everyone agrees that the playing ability is excellent, but the timing and ensemble are particularly excellent, so it feels good to listen to. Especially the rhythm section of Akane and Misa is transcendent. I think it's no exaggeration to say that Misa's baseline is almost a lead. It gets even better when Kanami's melodic guitar riffs and solos are involved.

Don't forget the BASS, bro. BASS. She fills in some really cool groove. MISA MISA MISA!

Thanks V! More Band-Maid please.

Band Maid is simply the premiere band in the world today. They are revitalizing and reinventing rock & roll and it is only a matter of time before the rest of the world realizes it!! There are NO limits as to what this band can do. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

From JAPAN ■ Introducing BAND MAID and the latest news. (^^♪　★　They have over 100 fascinating songs. ■ Thank you for Reaction BAND MAID. BAND MAID is a 5-member girls rock band. They are hard rock band and are now considered by fans to be one of the best hard rock bands in the world. They usually perform 23 songs and 2 hours live. They were formed in Japan in 2013 by side guitarist Miku Kobato. Kobato had experience working at a maid cafe in Akihabara Tokyo and had the idea of ​​playing cool songs with a maid costume. That's why the band was named Band-Maid. "Thrill" was their first music video in 2014, played 2 million times in two weeks and saved them from breaking up. At that time they were just around 19-22 years old. And then they have been doing LIVE overseas and increasing their fans. Now they are writing, composing and arranging all the songs. 35 songs have been released on their official KZfaq, all of which are killer songs. ★ The new song "Different" released in December last year has become the theme song for the anime "Log Horizon 3rd Season". ★ They released a new album 14 songs "Unseen World" in January 20 . ★ They released their latest music video "about Us" on February 19th. ★ Kobato Miku's solo project "cluppo" will start on April 1st in April Fool's Day! "PEACE & LOVE" released ★ They will live in front of the audience on May 10th for the first time in a year. It will be delivered worldwide for a fee. ★ On May 26th, they will release a DVD / Blu-ray of remastered online live 28 songs on February 11th + 5 other live songs. Official KZfaq ■ kzfaq.infovideos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2126 ■ 　　　　　　　 ■ Official videos are often not blocked. ■ Every songs are different, every songs are good. ■ For hard rock　 DOMINATION・Secret my lips・Rinne・DICE・PLAY・REAL EXISTENCE ・Warning!・Onset 　　　　　　　　 ( "DOMINATION" is the 22nd song of 23 songs.2020 2.14 Shibuya Tokyo LIVE "） Funky hard rock Different・Manners・Blooming・Bubble・YOLO・glory For power ballads about Us・Wonderland ・Endless story ・Daydreaming For a fun live　 FREEDOM・CROSS・Choose me English lyrics Dragon Cry・Don't Let Me Down Japanese style Secret maiko lips・GION-CHO ■ April Fool's gift BAND MAIKO version. My most favorite songs right now are the "Puzzle" band version and the acoustic version.　(^^♪ ★Not on KZfaq. BAND MEMBER 　 They are unique, serious, shy and cute women. Miku Kobato : Side guitar, back vocal, lyricist, band founder, Public relations officer, Kobato is a small pigeon! and say Po. 　　　　　　 She was the lead singer when the band was founded, 　　　　　 　 but since Saiki became the lead singer, she started playing the side guitar for the first time. Saiki 　　　 : Lead vocal, the youngest, and member call her a teacher and she make various decisions. good at cooking Kanami Tono : Lead guitar, composer (prolific genius), good at piano. hobby is reading. good at making sweets. Akane Hirose : Drummer, good at funny faces, She is a big eater. She loves anime. She has a lot of friends. Misa 　　　 : Bassist, stage drinks are liquor, play with bare feet. She is the most shy and reticent. good at cooking There is a good interview to find out about their personality. Lead singer Saiki has been tricked into joining the band. She says she wouldn't have participated if she hadn't been fooled. The interview has the first half and the second half.　★English subtitles kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJqAosmktr_bnmg.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j-CHeLeF2pOYmXk.html

Yeah this is just the tip of the iceberg, these ladies are all over the spectrum of Rock, so give more of their catalog a listen to get a better feeling of their capabilities.

You mentioned their music not sounding repetitive, which is certainly true. BAND-MAID goes out of their way to keep things interesting for the listener: throwing in new riffs or patterns in the 2nd verse to distinguish it from the 1st verse, leading into the chorus in different ways each time, or switching up the vocals to keep you on your toes.

Here is a shortlist of songs if you want to do more Band-Maid. Warning (mv) off of their newest album, Unseen World 2021. Fast pace song. Black Hole (audio version) also off of their newest album. It's their fastest song they have; it gets to 220bpm. Different (mv) an anime opening for season 3 of Log Horizon. Rinne (mv) their heaviest song they have. Dice (mv) song opens with drums and bass. Secret My Lips (mv) I like her drumming in this one.

Thanks for the honest reaction. Next week i know Band-Maid since 6 years and i listen them daily. Everytime i get a smile on my face. :-)

Thanks for the excellent reaction! Your comment/analysis of "Freedom" is one of the best I have seen so far👍😉👍 Band-Maid has 100+ songs without a bad one. Please continue your Band-Maid journey (P_O)🕊❣

Band MAID plays with such joy it fills my heart with a SMILE!!! They are one of the best bands in the world. The sheer pleasure of their performance is almost overwhelming. HAPPINESS!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. Best live rock band out today!! BAND-MAID combines rock, metal, punk, pop, jazz and progressive into a sound all their own. Check out their other live videos from their KZfaq Channel where they really shine!!! - suggest - Real Existence, Play, Domination, Onset, Wonderland, Choose Me, etc etc etc and MV's - Rinne, Manners, Warning, After Life, Blooming, Bubble, etc etc etc, but ANY video you choose is fantastic!!! Always a smile when listening to BAND-MAID. Members; Miku (Me-koo) - guitar/vocals - 5'1" - The Pigeon Kanami (Ka-na-me) - lead guitar - 5'2" - The Princess Saiki (Si-key) - lead vocals - 5'4" - The Queen Akane (A-ka-nay) - drums - 5'6" - The Gorilla MISA (Me-sa) - bass - 5'7" - The Barefoot Assassin (she performs barefoot)

Just the best rock band on the planet today, no song like another yet all amazing in their own way. I haven't had much in the way of music I really cared for in decades until I discovered these ladies early last year. They truly saved my love of rock n roll and music in general. Enjoy your journey exploring all they have to offer as they will leave you in awe and a smile on your face.

Ok, this is my absolutely favorite reaction of any Band-Maid song. You have only reacted to one song, but you are already know that the composition of the song is something special. I can tell you what, it takes many listeners several Band-Maid songs to noticed the genius in how the songs are composed while you got it on your first try. Kanami, the lead-guitar, is the brain behind all songs and she leaves no stones unturned. Everything has a purpose and repetition is anathema. You are going to love reacting to Band-Maid :D

I'd really like to see you react to some more Band Maid, they have so many good songs and live performances. I like your style of reacting, and you also have good knowledge on what you're talking about.

Vand3rHorst - It would appear that you had a good time! Excellent reaction and breakdown. I think that this track in particular lends itself to a really feel-good groove, not to mention the emotion evoked by the smiles of the performers enjoying their work. Plenty of talent on show with these ladies. Talent throughout Japanese rock and metal runs deep - I keep coming back to Band Maid as one of the most hard working and consistently entertaining with seven albums in seven years. Enjoy the ride.

Thank you for noticing all of the wonderful qualities that we fans know and love, with respect to songwriting and arranging, as well as playing and singing talent. Someone else in these comments will know for sure, but in terms of stamina I'm also pretty sure this was recorded near the end of a very long concert.

Have you seen their song Onset? Hope you also add Wonderland from their live set list and deconstruct it. You will love it

To fully appreciate Band-Maid's talents, you need to listen to - Dice - Manners - Domination (live) - Rinne - Daydreaming - Onset (live) - Different - Puzzle (acoustic live) - About Us Then all the other songs if you want to keep going. All their songs have something unique and interesting.

Great reaction! There are even better Band Maid songs. This is one of their simpler ones

Great job of reacting to a fantastic piece of music.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single BAND-MAID song. Damn, that was a great reaction/breakdown! And this was just a funtime, crowd participation song they like to perform. Wait 'til you see what they can really do! I'm excited to more reactions. Don't stop your journey here!

A few others from Band Maid that you will find interesting are Blooming, Different, Domination, Dice, and multiple otherz

Now that's what I call a good review! Much of what I could go on to say you've already pointed out in your video or has already been said in the previous comments, so I'll leave it at the following for now: Hello and welcome to the pigeon-hole called 'Band-Maid' from the German Maidiac faction. 😆🤘🏻 【 'Our rock never dies ever, forever!' - Band-Maid 】

Akane the happiest drummer in the world , we can feel the vibe without understand a word , thats why music is universal. And one more time Misa the silent killer does a great job in the 5 strings bass. Thats why music is universal, you can feel the vibe without understand a word.

Digging your format! More BAND-MAID - You're in for a treat!

Welcome aboard, Vand3rHorst. You are embarking on (along with many others - 100 million YT views!) an awesome 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 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, Consistency (over a 110 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine 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 later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, and Just Bring It drive even more - Manners, Different, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, 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, 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 cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 35 well produced music videos. kzfaq.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcVhp8toyNrLfaM.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/att5jKWcpt_Gc30.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9mHjdmdrK2og6c.html. 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 are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 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, 29 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, 29 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, 30 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 “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 28 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! 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Their instrumental named Onset is very good and they all take turns soloing. It's a concert video also. These ladies are the pinnacle of the music today. Masters of their craft!

This song did not showcase MISA (bass) but she and Akane are the best rhythm section since Lee and Peart, and probably their equals. Do more Band-Maid, they are up to 100+ songs and literally no duds, not even close.

This was a fun reaction can't wait to see you react to more Band-Maid.

Great reaction and analysis my dude. Loved that you noticed so many different arrangements in the music! I'm definitely subscribing for some more Band Maid. You haven't seen nothing yet. If you appreciate music composition and arrangement, you are going to LOVE this band. Kanami (the lead guitarist) does most of the music composition and like you said, she is oooozing with soul man. Her music speaks to me on a whole different level.

Welcome to the fandom! ♥ Band Maid side note - MISA (bassist) looks hella cute in this ♥ 'Masters of their craft' - welcome to Band Maid Misa (bassist), Akane (drummer) & Kanami (lead guitarist) are some of the best at their craft

rock and roll and cosplay, two great tastes that taste great together. nice to see you so enthusiastic

Band-Maid ROCK like no others ..... What these lovely ladies do is amazing.

That was a fantastic breakdown and analysis

They released a new album this year. Easily my album of the year. Greatness from start to finish. And Akane destroys her drum kit the whole album basically

Japan has a ton of great bands out there atm. Band-Maid, Love Bites, Gacharic Spin, Doll$boxx, Wagakki Band, Unlucky Morpheus, Nemophila, and ofc the juggernaut known as Babymetal. You sir are in for a fun ride! What I just listed isn't even the top 10% of amazing talent out there.

Check out some more live performances at the same show: Domination or Play live. The lights are even more intense!

It's good you mentioned the "nothing sounds repetitive". That's actually a big sticking point for Kanami (lead guitar) who writes the majority of their musical arrangements. She wants people to feel things and stay engaged, and she writes everything with that in mind. Their second verses are always arranged differently from the first to keep things refreshing. Also to her a solo is not a chance to show off, but something to inspire emotions in the audience. If you pay attention to their faces when they play, they love playing this song and they love messing around with each other. During the second verse when Kanami (lead guitar) is sitting next to Miku (rhythm guitar), she's actually poking fun at Miku because she forgot part of this song the previous time they played it so Kanami was watching her to make sure she "didn't forget again", in a joking loving way of course. And when Saiki (singer) and MISA (bassist) are surrounding Akane (drums), they are all making faces at each other to try to screw each other up. You'll notice Akane makes a monkey face, because they call her "Gorilla", for her tendency to beat the hell out of her drums and her love of bananas.

I really enjoyed hearing (well, the song of course) but your take on their songwriting especially. They're legendary for continuously thinking outside the verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge blah blah format. And yet, this song is actually one of their more basic in terms of structure. They accomplish variety by switching singers, have both a drum and guitar solo (but a cool middle transition thingy) and then a "down low" version of the same theme, etc. Most of all though, this song is so damn exuberant - they're having a blast up there. The common theme with Band-Maid is they'll leave you smiling and feeling happy. Every time. Oh, and I apologize in advance if I'm wrong here, but I totally get your comment about not knowing people could be that good on instruments. I knew, but I'm over 60 - we had some serious virtuosos to listen to in my day. Band-Maid is so awesome because they're taking what was so great about the golden age of hard rock and making it new and alive. Love. This. Band,.

Bro, next react to LOVEBITES, all female heavy metal band songs Rising, Glory To The World, Winds Of Transylvania, and KAKUMEI Band songs Voltage, No Regret, Utopia.... :)

This was such a pleasure to watch. Man you have so much mind blowing music ahead of you with these geniuses. Try out Warning next.

Ok man. I subscribed. I usually never subscribe, but you nailed it.

Oh my gosh, you have opened the floodgates. Been WONDERING when you would get to Band-Maid!!!!! Why do you love this? Because they may be the best rock group in the world today. (My opinion? Best rock group since the Beatles.) You are going to get a lot of suggestions. Here is a little background on the girls: Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 28 years old Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 29 years old Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 29 years old Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 30 years old Miku envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, who recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Then they collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo.

Thanks for reacting to my favourite band, Band Maid ! and thanks for your analysis. For more excellent drums and guitar work I would suggest reacting to 'Blooming' also my favourite Band Maid song. I hope you enjoy your Band Maid journey as much as I have. Subbed.

The perfect song, you can't beat all the smiling!!

I really liked your breakdown of this song (Band Maid is my music obsession) so I have subscribed (hoping that you do more reactions to Band Maid)

Hey Ed, you may have become my #1 reactor. Now that's a reaction. Couldn't disagree with anything you said. Now you need to do Onset Live. Then Warning! This band is guaranteed. They are best as a LIVE band. But most of their songs/MV's are excellent also. I will be looking forward to more. New sub here.

This is my happy song when I need to smile. See it has the same effect on you. Jimmy Page loves Akane. Said she reminded him of John Bonham. That's quite the validation. Plus, she's the happiest drummer ever!!

If you want to see the technical side of them. BAND-MAID / onset (Official Live Video) This is instrumental song but so f**king good!

And did you notice how much they're smiling and enjoying themselves and having fun

It's great song, great performance. 😆👍YEH！

14:02 Years ago in a Rolling Stone article on the Dixie Dregs, the author related how he was backstage during a concert and saw Steve Morse facing a wall running his fingers up and down the fret board on his unplugged guitar while a keyboard and drum solo was underway on stage. "What are you doing?" he asked him. Steve looked at him incredulously and said, "I'm practicing". Ronnie James Dio may be great, but when 5-time Guitar Player of the Year and continued living legend Steve Morse thinks to practice even DURING a show, you know there's something to be said for the habit.

Japan struck me a couple of years ago with Yoyoka and even before that I saw a Japanese movie called Swing Girls about school students who learn to play musical instruments and Big Band music. It was fantastic! Then Yoyoka came up one day on youtube and I saw her play something with Audrey and Kate (japanese bilingual girls who play Rocksmith) and collaborated on Bulls on Parade and that led me to Baby Metal which led me to click on Band-Maid on the side and since last February I am a die-hard BM fan. I have all their stuff and learning japanese. It has been a joyous ride as I discovered Nemophila and Lovebites and Herman Li and others. Ian Paice is my fav drummer and saw them (Deep Purple) Live in 1973. Made in Japan is my fav live album and the Maids in Japan are my fav group. hehe I think Ian and the others left their DNA musical skills there for the future haha. BM has made me to bring out all of my old CDs and Rainbow and Led and all the others because they have Refreshed the Rock scene with their absolute genius ability to perform and compose. They are wonderful ladies as you will discover if you go into their lives and how they started and their streams and friendship.

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin and these musicians are the best Hard Rock band in the world right now. Check out the Live versions of Domination, Play, Onset, Real Existence just to get you started. Then you can get to the other 100 B-M songs 😉🤙🏽

On a side note i really enjoyed your break down of the song....you were spot on...Give us more band maid plz

Such a pleasing change of layout from most other react-ers !-------VanderHorst has the respect and humility to size things according to importance---and puts the band FIRST ! He gets it...That this is about them,the performers. How many others out there get it?....most are slaves of their ego ! And what an interesting " coincidence" that his analyses and break-downs contain more musical intelligence than most others, too ......Always a fascinating view into performance art .

That guitar goddess is kanami composer and legend

Freedom for women? Isn’t it the meaning of the song? If yes, then they nailed it!

Akane has one bass drum, but uses a double kick pedal so she can use both feet for picking the speed she wants...

I've been calling her Buddy Rich's grandaughter for the last 2 years.. :)

This was just hint of what they do.....Keep watching them...

Welcome home! Enjoy the ride, sir!

You know what? These fast few days I tried to watch some views of Band Maid from different reactors and only few are just okay but in my opinion you are still number 1.

Jimmy Page saw them in Tokyo in 2016 and was so impressed with Akane's drumming that he had to meet her after the show and take a photo. He said she was like a reincarnation of John Bonham. The photo can be found online.

Another great band, What is going on with the young ladies of Japan, Baby metal, Yoyoka, these girls. Just fantastic.

Very, very nice breakdown - been following these ladies for around five years (might be longer) and still learning more about their musicianship, as I've no training in 'musical appreciation' but learning.

On thing you fail to mention... Is they are probably the happiest bunch you'll ever see. lol I think i've developed a thing for Akane.

Yaya!!! Glad you liked them. I love them. Saw many rock groups in the early 70s. BM is amazing!

What can one say apart from....Holy Cow....wow....Awesome reaction dude

Wow! Just came across your reactions Vand3r, and how cool are they!? A true ARTIST'S eye taking in the Maids is awesome. I love when folks who know their stuff check this band out (I just discovered them about 2 months ago and am still FLOORED...with EVERY song) because I learn more about what the band is doing and how great they really are. (Plus, with your reactions us Maidiacs get to hear the song twice). Thanks tons, man! Keep smilin'!

Love these girls!! All 5 of them bring it!

Dude nice reaction. Your points are insightful. Thanks bro!

Have seen your Yoyoka reaction, and now you even reacted to Band Maid. Great reaction. Hope to hear some more Band Maid.

Freedom is about personal freedom, like a declaration of my independence. Basically saying I am me, I'm going to run my life my own way, and you can accept me as I am or go away. And they do it in a way that is not negative at all, but (clearly) triumphant and joyful. You already know it's an awesome song, just wanted to point out the subject matter helps drive the performance.

Great reaction/analysis fella. This is a simpler rocker from them...they'll give you a lot more to chew-over in other songs. Check 'Domination' from the same concert...and official live 'Onset' is supremo level. They throw an album worth of ideas and change-ups into some songs...best band for me since Rush.

The game is gather round Akane the drummer, pull silly faces to put her off. This is a group of supremely talented trained musicians ( two are classical pianists )who can outplay any group on the planet. Look at their faces they really enjoy playing and their 2 hour live shows are outstanding. They are like a group of friends just jamming together at the highest level. Their music is composed by lead guitar Kanami and she has her own genre. Jimmy Page is a fan and ASKED to have his photo taken with the drummer who he rates amongst the world's best. Listen to more of their music and you see what a wonderful group they are. Offstage five of the nicest, modest and proper you women you can imagine. Finally the drums are her third instrument. She is a classical trombonist who switch to guitar and then the drums.

Oh... You have to react and analize Galneryus / Angel of Salvation ...live version. It is gonna be a long long reaction! ;-)

Band-maid is awesome! Akane is a great drummer! Have you ever react to the Japanese band name Scandal? If not you should check this band out! Rina is another great drummer! I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs. I hope you do a react video for Scandal songs soon!

I really, really enjoy watching someone react to Band-Maid for the first time, seeing the delight and then the dawning realization that they're not just seeing an excellent band, but something truly special. And the more songs they see the more that first reaction is validated for them. It's beautiful. (If you're at all interested in rap, I see the same thing when people react to a v-tuber rapper by the name of Calliope Mori. Check the Greek muse of the same name for pronunciation.) Regarding talent vs practice, though, and I'm afraid the science disagrees on that. A natural inclination can make it easier, but you don't actually need it in order to achieve a high level of skill. All you need is practice, practice, practice. If you practice enough, you will get there. This comes from a friend who's a psychologist and researcher at a university so it's legit. I have argued the point and been smacked down by Science enough that I don't question it anymore, lol. I think it's a good thing to know, though, that if you put in the work and practice, it doesn't matter if you have talent or not, you can still get to that high level.

Yes. This is a very happy song.

Nice one

Domination and Real existance , another 2 great live tracks too. good reaction and reviewing Vand. . i have subscribed and look fwd to more.

Great review! You just have opened Pandora Box and it is a good thing. This Band needs to be illuminated and supported to ensure they have a long sustained career. They are not only world class musicians but damn good songwriters. I would like to request more starting with Puzzle (Live), Moratorium (Live), Play (Live), Rienne (MV), Real Existence (Live or MV), Warning (MV), Dice (MV), Blooming (MV), Alone (MV) better stop there otherwise I will list every track. And speaking of the track Alone there is one performance captured by a fan at the London Comic Con 2016 which had been somewhat legendary due to it being shot from side stage perspective in which you can witness Akane slaying the drums the entire time. That video was recently re-uploaded and despite the amateur video quality it is worth viewing Akane destroying the drums. I believe that as a drummer yourself it would be something worth checking at on your own rather than using that version if you ever plan to review the song Alone in the future. If you do decide to review it I would recommend the Music Video instead. I have provided the fan shot of "Alone" at the following link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNR6ZdWk3qrZZnU.html

thanks for sharing your joy dude. new subscriber ahoy

this was a thorough review, great. I'm sure there will be more of Band-Maid on this channel. Do also check out Doll$Boxx (monopoly or shout down), I'd really like to hear your opinion on it.

My comment got lost, but no matter. I think the army has shown up. Ha. There are a few more tracks that you will like, and a few that won't do as much for you, maybe, as they are mostly classic rock style to hard rock. Rinne(MV) Warning(MV) Different(MV) There are no live versions of those, but those are what I'd pick that will hit well with you as they are some of the more intense stuff. These women are a hit machine though, a lot of really great riffs and hooks everywhere in most of their tracks.

Great job man. A lot of insights. Drummer: Akane Hirose, for me the most creative drummer out there. Band Maid plays (and compose) Hard Rock but they use to blend with mastery funk, prog, pop, jazz or metal (many times during the same song!). This is a straight forward rock song with a stunning drum solo but I´m sure you will enjoy even more the complicated drum patterns in most of their music. Their last album (Unseen World) is an absolute masterpiece. You´ve mentioned Neil Peart. Some of the drumming compositions in that album are only available to the greatest.

MISA MISA MISA!

My Flautist music teacher daughter, with a teaching degree and music theory degree says MISA played Lead through this song.

Great Insights!