Yes, that damned pillar was not a great asset, definitely.

@@chrisbergsten1429 Kanami... Being so close to her for two hours completely changed my feeling about her. Previously, I was appreciating her, so to say, theoretically. My real crush was Misa. But during those two hours, Kanami occupied a huge place in my heart. She is really, really, really great. Not only as a musician, but also as a person. May God bless her in all her endeavors.

@@VladimirChupin May God bless them all.

I now have a taste of what they'll sound like when I go see them for the first time in September.

Well whoever hates Miku and Misa will probably love this video. Lol. The sound is a little bit screwed up though.

I also don't understand when some guitarists say that Kanami is not technically perfect. I think it's because her style is unusual. She's really not reminding us of anyone else, as Ryan Mear put it. So, it may seem to some musicians that she's playing "incorrectly," and they interpret it as a deficiency. In reality, Kanami is just a phenomenon of different proportions. She's not "a guitarist" in a usual sense of the word. She could better be described as a composer and a mastermind behind the band. She's not just doing her thing of playing the guitar, she puts every other member in place, and she makes a lot of room for them to insert their own pieces of the whole tapestry which is a BAND-MAID song. Despite being the mastermind of it all, she takes her 20% of the whole and does it perfectly. But then some professional guitarists frown and say, "Kanami is not perfect." Because if they would be in her place, they would try to steal the show completely, fighting with the other band members for greater exposure...

@@VladimirChupin Very well stated sir. I agree wholeheartedly.

@@VladimirChupin Jealousy perhaps?

@@markhunter8554 Lack of understanding, I would rather say. The reason why there are so few good bands, is that many people who are musicians by profession, don't really understand what is music. It's a highly technical field of human endeavours, no doubt. That's why it's so easy to be absorbed with technicalities. "Oh, he played it this way, and then this way, he's a great musician!" While in reality, it was just an amazing show of skills and no music. On the other hand, there are many people who are very musically-minded, but who are not good at any instrument. Miku is like that. Her mind works very well when it comes to composition and harmonies, but it took her years before she mastered the guitar. Now she gradually turns into a very interesting guitar player with her own style, just listen to "hatofull" album. In BAND-MAID, she was always doing those dual vocal things, which are quite unique. They were unique in MAID in JAPAN times, and they are unique in Unseen World, albeit different. But as far as the rest of BAND-MAID is concerned, they are perfect musicians in every sense of the word, i.e they are both musically minded and technically proficient. It was funny how Saiki commented in her interview for the Unseen World Score Book: "Kanami's fingers now move so fast it looks disgusting." 😂

@@VladimirChupin As far as what you said about Miku, it reminded me of something George Martin wrote in his memoir. In essence he wrote that there are incredible musicians who are not songwriters and some songwriters who don't even play an instrument (if memory serves he mentioned Lionel Bart as an example).

She's adorable in every way, as well as being a KICK ASS guitarist!

True! 🤘

1000%

And a few other planets!!!

Same as Akane!

Gotta love her!

We all wholeheartedly agree 🤘

She's my favorite singer. 😄

Patience. The Maids won't quit driving towards the goal of World domination. And neither will we.

I would have loved to have been there. So cool

Amen and right on! They are that good!

The support and respect Band Maid members show to one another is beautiful and inspiring to see! Gotta love these beautiful ladies, both as musicians, and for their exemplary character.

🤘

Most of the people seem to be deaf on both ears...

2014年頃のライブなど、やはり小さな箱から這い上がってきたバンドですよね。場の作り方と流れ、会場との一体感が凄い。

I still recall this show as the most impressive thing I have experienced in my life.

#KanamiAwakens #MinchoAwakens #みんちょ覚醒

That was unexpected for all of them. Watch Kanami's face just before that moment. She looks at Saiki, as if asking her, "What do you want, my beloved? I have something for you, you'll like it," and than says "Europa" with her guitar. Priceless.

So right on. I love this band. Along with Love Bites, these two Japanese female bands are the best in the world, in my view.

Definitely 🙂 That OKYUJI was amazing. We all felt like that extreme heat was fusing us together, the band and the audience became one. It was an incredible experience. This will probably never be repeated, because BAND-MAID is getting bigger, and the 200-strong venues are a thing of the past...

So well said, I'll translate it: Thanks to the contributor for posting valuable live footage. In Japan, BAND-MAID is still a minor existence, but I believe in becoming a full-fledged Budokan over time. The more you know, the more you hear, and the more you hear it, the more you become addicted.

This band need to be world-wide famous. Its a crime almost nobody know them outside japan. A crime against the god of rock himself.

Yes, it was a wonderful night! 🤘 The whole show was amazing. It was hot like in a sauna, but BAND-MAID made us forget about the heat, they have filled us with energy from a different world!

I lived in Oklahoma so I'll forgive you for being from Texas. Seriously, gonna give you another band to check out...Aldious. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

@@johnmiezejewski81 Right on, John, Aldious is another great Japanese band, indeed. So is Love Bites, D Drive and the young trio, Asterism. All feature awesome young women on guitar. As one reviewer asked, "What do they feed these young female musicians in Japan?" To me, Japanese bands are the best in the entire world now. I despise rap, and hope the beautiful master musician ladies of Japan can indeed take over the music industry, world wide.

It's the proper substitute for the mind-altering drugs 😜 Therefore, it's not only legal, but must be promoted by the state 😎

This morning I was able to re-schedule my appointment for a US visa interview! I'll go to the Consulate this Tuesday! Initially, they have given me a slot on October 20, 2023 🤦‍♂ Yes, twenty-three! It seems somebody cancelled his or her appointment, and the slot was released. So, maybe I'll see you in Dallas, then! 🤘 I was so disappointed that I would not be able to see the girls in the first post-COVID US tour, but now, it seems, there is a good chance for that!

@@VladimirChupin I understand each word. but for the life of me, I can't understand what the hell you are saying.

@@edwardmcalister8743 Sorry 😱 I'll see you in Dallas, that was the message 😂

@@VladimirChupin That is awesome!!!! I'll be the older pot bellied dude in a headband and a Kanami shirt. If you see me, please introduce yourself to me. I'd love for me and my wife to meet you! See you in Dallas!

Agree, I thought the same after Vladimir´s Amsterdam - video with You, Freedom and Real Existence already, but this one tops it all.

Already 23 thousand views, and counting. Oh man... I fully agree. It turned to be probably the best piece out of the whole concert. Three of their best songs, plus Akane's solo, plus Kanami's solo... Incredible.

Glad that you've found it enjoyable :-) That was a memorable night indeed... Full of love and excitement.

😂🤣😅

More like to stop them blowing the roof off, ha ha. These Princesses Rock Hard..

Ha ha--THAT is superb!!! My hats off to you for perfect joke but as dirklerxstoprof2112 said so aptly Band Maid does ROCK EXTREMELY HARD!! I was actually wondering at one point if the stage could contain the mammoth, radiant barrage exploding off of it!

So right on

Spot on assessment of Kanami & her great skills but I'm a bass player & we can agree to disagree. I feel the same way regarding MISA.

@@johnmiezejewski81 So true. Misa is amazing, also, as is Akane on drums. Band Maid is an exceptionally talented group, for sure.

@@Lpmgato1 Said it before & I'll say it again...Kanami, MISA & Akane could be one of the best power trios...ever!

@@johnmiezejewski81 Definitely! They remind me of Cream in 1966, albeit different genre of music, they match Cream's creativity and virtuosity. I admire so much about Kanami, Misa and Akane, I could write all day about them. Also like how they support each other, including Miku and Saiki, on stage. Beautiful to watch that!

I'm glad I was able to help! 🤘 You may consider downloading the originals before they block everything. The link is in the description.

Yeah, it definitely is! That was an amazing OKYUJI, very intimate and burning hot 💥🔥

Beautiful

Yes, I know--it's impressive that they just go out and do their stadium show vibe kicking major ass! It's beautiful how nothing phases them--they just conquer whatever is in front of them WHEREVER they are!! Same with their online shows these days.

Bandmaid saves Indiana Jones lol

Yes, that's interesting that they use Romaji in Japan and katakana overseas. It is an educational approach, I guess 😉

Me too :-)

Same to you...and with my obligatory pot of tea.

me too :D

Just wait 5 to 10 years and you'll realize just how lucky you were to be so close. AMAZING.

It is never too late to join a great party 👍

They took a promise from us that if they come to Germany again, we'll go to their concert. It means they WILL COME one day!

Maybe Saiki felt more familiar, because she recognized some fans, who were already in Paris and Bochum, doing Meet and Greet and clapping, jumping and shouting in the front rows. In Kanami´s case I have the impression, she likes to go to her limits in some ways without losing her direction. If you look at people, who do sport in a professional way, they are exhausted at the end of the race or what so ever. And then they recover and the next event is calling. So it goes. I stood two meters away from Kanami and didn´t worry about her.

@@joki5346 I wasn't there, you were, so you would have superior observations. I respect Kanami for leaving it all on stage and not holding back. It may be so seeing Saiki's reactions to various people, that she had seen them at other shows...The holding up of the hands to her face to imply a camera was fantastic acknowledgement to the uploader of this video. She knew he was there and stirred him for it! Also pointing out to another in the crowd.. But when you see earlier interviews and shows in Japan & even previous overseas tours, you just have not seen that relaxed attitude from her previously. It is pleasing to see her enjoyment.

I also had a feeling that Kanami was really exhausted here. She couldn't even stand straight at the end, she was almost collapsing. At times it seemed like she's playing while being unconscious. But then she would wake up and blow it off. Huge respect.

They'll play in Summer Sonic this year but that is in Japan. They need to get exposed in a music festivals abroad like Download.

Ken100, I understand 100% what you meant. This clip reminded me again how much they appreciate and treasure the opportunities where they can perform in front of the real Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama no matter of the space size or qualities of the facilities they are provided. I'm proud of them. They are real artists.

So agree. They deserve to be main stage at a festival.

It seems to be a garage but it is a well known institution in Hamburg for over 40 years. And because it is so tiny audience and musicians love it. It creates a privat atmosphere as you can see in the video. The audience is only one feet away from the stage and I feel blessed that I was part of it. Small selection of bands who played there: Jango Edwards Halloween Warlock Philipp Boa & The Voodoo Club Canned Heat Kathrina & The Waves Manic Street Preachers The Verve H Blockx Alex Harvey Band Rammstein Mouse On Mars Skunk Anansi Cardigans No Doubt Ugly Kid Joe Nada Surf Dr. Feelgood Blink 182 Slipknot Lemonbabies Papa Roach Queens Of The Stoneage Disturbed The Hives .... and so on, and so on. 15-20 gigs every month since 1974!

@@showgee it will happen. www.inkcarceration.com In Mansfield on July 11th at the Ohio State Reformatory. This festival drew 40,000 last year. And they appear on a Netflix production of Kate portraying themselves. That will further expose them to thousands more.

RIAJ will probably block it, one by one. 😒 So, download the original while supplies still last. The link is in the description.

Yes, I saw some comments, people were obviously checking the older videos as well. Probably KZfaq is recommending it.

I checked the statistics, and actually, the views for this video dropped by 50% when I started uploading the new videos from the US Tour. Clearly, people switched to the newer stuff.

You may wish to download the originals before crazy RIAJ blocks all these videos! They remove one video in approximately two a three months, absolutely randomly. I don't know, they may decide to remove them all one day... 🙄

At the end of the show, Miku ran along the rails and gave a hand touch to everyone who was quick enough to extend their hands towards her. I missed her by an inch 😫

Kuruppo! 🕊🤘 Download the originals, before they are blocked...

Kanami was amazingly good that evening. I think the reason for that was that they have had a day of rest before Hamburg concert. Her fingers were just flying over the fretboard.