Beautiful. Miku is an angel and with the best rhythm section on planet earth backing her, it's perfect. And Akane doing back up vocals! Misa's base looks like it's been well loved!! I LOVE HER and that big yellow bass, it is iconic! I am 66 years old and I feel like a proud papa seeing how much they've grown in 10 years. Miku playing guitar being the prime example. I absolutely Love these young ladies so much. They give me so much joy in everything they do!!

One thing I think people fail to mention is how far Miku has come in her playing. It wasn't that long ago (relatively speaking) she wore that Rickenbacker as a necklace.......

Sayonakidori means Nightingale. Legend has it a Nightingale told Miku they sing better than Pigeons. This was her response. Miku said she was really nervous before this song, hitting those high notes. But then she said she got nervous during the recording because Akane kept giving her 'approving mum' looks!

A mathematically impossible band where 60% is also 100%. 😁 Thank you for this one! 🙏

Each member individually has that "something" , all 5 together gives us the best band on the planet . :)

The idea for the heart-shaped hole came from none other than Eric Clapton. He commissioned Tony Zemaitis in 1969 to build a 12-string acoustic, his infamous "Ivan the Terrible" guitar, used during the Derek and the Dominos years. About the size of a mariachi bass, it was said to be used by George Harrison on "My Sweet Lord"! Clapton said during a very stormy relationship argument, he took the guitar and destroyed it. The only thing left intact was the neck. 5 years later, he took the neck back to Tony and apologized and asked for forgiveness. Tony made him another using the same neck. That guitar inspired the present day Zemaitis acoustics and eventually sold at auction in 2004 for $253,900!!! Miku is keeping the legacy alive!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘

Super impressed that Akane is singing backup as well as holding down that great beat.

Actually Band Maid has been fairly active thru the pandemic. ♥ this song! ♥ MISA!

They switched it up their formations a lot for this performance. It was just Saiki and Kanami at one point. Then they brought out MISA to make it a trio. Then they went to this formation. Then it was Akane (sitting on a cajon), Saiki, and Miku. I think those were all the different formations. I might have missed one. MISA did a lot of the lead work that night. She left her bass plugged in for that reason I think.

This was part of the band’s Christmas Acoustic concert (2021) where the band played 14 songs which were mostly rearranged by Kanami. This song was rearranged by MIKU…the band played several songs together and than broke up into smaller sections. They issued a cd of this show however, it was limited to the band-maid club members only (their Christmas gift to their club members) Personally, I’m still hoping that they issue a blueray or dvd of the concert itself. Thanks for the review/reaction. Miku and Akane were phenomenal on vocals, MISA was just out of this world. Peace and Respect from 🇨🇦

Yes sir! You introduced me to this band over 2 years ago. My all time favourite band these days. I have a vip ticket for thier show in Pheonix. As a canadian i cannot cross the border currently. Seriously hoping the last co*** mandate is gone by october.....

Remember, BAND-MAID was Miku's idea and it is her band. Good to see her shine...and her guitar skills have really come around, due to Kanami's instructions. Akane on harmony vocals.

No matter what kind of concert Band-Maid puts on, you'll appreciate their writing, execution and special "Maid Sound" that is unique to this incredible group of Women. In fact, Band-Maid's music is so distinctive, I think there should be an entirely new subgenre of rock called, "Maid Rock!" Thx, OSN!

The thing about MISA is she's maxed out two skill trees: BASS and tastefulness. That serene demeanour is confidence; she's a god tier bassist and she knows it. MISA is the rare kind of bassist where if you were recording a song with her you don't even have to hear her parts before mixing the song or going on stage. You just know she's going to do the right thing for the song.

I see some already told you that they performed in various configurations during the acoustic concert… but I’m not sure anyone told you that even the full band version of this song is Sakai-less. It’s written as a Miku-led song, and is one of the things that preserves Sakai’s voice during their long concerts.

Misa the barefoot assassin ( here wearing black shoes) . sayonakidori ( サヨナキドリ) in japanese means Nightingale , but is funny how everything you said about Misa (besides being right) also applies to Miyako from Lovebites. Both always so serene, rarely smile on stage, super concentrated with that poker face that doesn't reveal emotions, but both convey emotion through music and are both world class instrumentalists of the best I've seen so far in my almost 55 years, I play bass and guitar for almost 40 years and I would like to have only 10% of the talent of any of them, but I think I have very fat fingers, but one thing I know is to recognize talent where it exists and both in Lovebites and in Band Maid talent is something to spare 🤣🤣🤘🤘

MISA... The Tone

Band Maid is a genre. They can do anything, and everything. No one else like them. Po!

I love Band-Maid 👋

As I have always said, MISA plays *lead* bass. Go back to the song 'Freedom' and have a listen. MISA and Kanami will often switch out playing the main riff, like in the song 'Puzzle' right before Kanami goes into her solo MISA takes over. This isn't Metallica, where bass is an inconvenient afterthought. This is BAND-MAID!

According to the band members, MISA is by no means as tough as she appears on stage. On the contrary, she is playful, funny and always up for mischief backstage. In contrast, Miku can be hard as a nail. To herself and to others. She says herself that she has cried only once and that was when the band almost broke up. Just before Thrill. P.S. MISA plays bass like Peter Hook from New Order. More like a normal guitar and then her fantastic technique to be able to play with and without plectrum and switch in a split second. Simply great.

They're on my short list of Japanese bands because they usually go for more of a rock feel and well, frankly their sound is unique enough it you know it's them. The fact that they're such great musicians in a subtle way doesn't hurt. Great reaction! (You're right the guitar is rhythmic and the bass is carrying the melody, didn't even need a 2nd listen)

Hopefully they would post FORWARD too. In that performance it's only Miku, Saiki, and Akane without her drums. And two thumbs up for Akane's backup vocals in this song(Sayonakidori).

It's so AWESOME seeing Miku take the lead in both vocals and guitar and totally nail it! So proud of her!! Oh, and hearing Akane's beautiful backing vocals are so cool, too! 🤘🤩🤘

This is my favorite Miku song! Miku arranged this acoustic version her self and all I can say job well done! This performance featured several different combinations of Band-Maid members for different songs! MISA plays a lead bass, let's face it! Kanami made this song, in the electric format, for Miku and wanted to challenge her singing and guitar skills, and the Small Pigeon really delivered! Not sure if you have done the recent releases of "Hibana", "Corallium", and "Sense", but they are all great, if not! MISA isn't called "The Barefoot Assassin" for nothing, cool, calm, collected, and deadly on that bass!

Just when you think you can't love our Li'l Pigeon (Po!) any deeper... Koba-chan :-)

arghhh got dust in my eyes again

Thank you! I had already seen this several times, but enjoyed watching it more with your commentary than some previous viewings! I get to see these kids in Seattle in October! Yuss! Been a fan for a couple / three years now. I am a bass player, so MISA MISA MISA! All members share a talent level, though, that I would love to see more of over here. So many Japanese all-female bands kicking it and our butts!

Misa is our favorite bassassin. She’s like the juxtaposition of Miku. I think that’s why they work so well together.

I love when MISA plays lead.

I actually watched the online live concert of this last december, there are 14 songs, didnt know you could shred an acoustic until kanami did it, Misa does do some backup singing and Akane moves off the kit and uses a Cajon as well. It is amazing how they take hard rock songs and turn them acoustic.

Just seen that The Christmas Acoustic CD willl be available to order again from tomorrow 26/11

Well said my friend. More talent in their little fingers. Miku and Saiki's voices complement each other perfectly. A big part of the Maids sound.

They are so good it's a miracle. And yes, in MISA's hands, the bass is a lead instrument. She's a genius.

Wave Potter has put out BAND-MAID's history of the beginning ;)

5:10 Lords and Ladies 😲 _Oh My_ *Masters and Princesses* 😎

I can't wait to see them in Chicago in a couple months! These ladies are pretty amazing!

They say that Kanami was chasing Saiki around the studio during this set... hahah

@OldSkuleNerd surprised you didn't notice that MISA is plucking instead of using a pick (obviously no slapping here, but you never know with the Barefoot Assassin...)

Comes to mind.... Misa is a wizard. The way she plays the whole neck with apparent ease. Makes the song just ooze with smooth. Akane, who knew she had such a lovely voice? And always the perfect beat. Miku, what a bulldog! She is now a legitimate guitar player. And also, as you said, that young sweet voice, makes this such a wonderful experience.

Nice to hear an acoustic song from them.

Akane is the foundation for Misa to play lead bass in all of their song, Po! I hope they release "Page," their finale in this Christmas concert. It's an anthem and they all sing, even Misa. Here, the Gorilla sings so beautifully, Po!

The great anchor Akane , Miku growing before our eyes , and MISA lead bassist

I’m going to tell you, as a drummer in cover bands. I tried to sing very subtly while playing and it is hard! I wouldhave to practice every single day. Aggressive practice. To be as great as that drummer! What a great band

BAND-MAID, so good that God is travelling 810 trillion miles from heaven to see their October US tour....probably.😏

Love this song. Miku is in her element here.

First time I’ve heard Akane sing backing vocals.

BAND-MAID is better than all current bands.

Well... it's just Misa doing Misa stuff. Quite sure she is playing the same as in studio..ish, so without the fuzz, it's easier to hear what she's doing. Good Miku song, but I would rate it behind Rock in me... and especially Time, which they played during the same segment. And probably one of the highlights of the concert. Also Misa did join Akane in parts of the chorus.. on top of it a great rendition of Kanamis solo. On bass ofc.

MISA plays lead guitar on her bass...often.

I agree.

You kept calling only Saiki in full name🤣🤣🤣 Nice reaction, btw👍

If you get the chance, listen to their acoustic version of Manners. It's just Saiki and Kanami. Amazingly done..

This was awsome 😀👍

oh ya I hope they release a song from this concert with Akane on the Cajon. @OldSkuleNerd might quite like that haha. Akane kicks ass on the Cajon

Well said, as always, Nerd :) May I suggest another super fun, super high quality group from Japan? Atarashii Gakko - Pineapple Kryptonite. I won't say much because you are probably best going in blind. Don't worry, it is quirky but nothing too weird.

The way you were trying to describe Misa shows how appropriate the nickname "barefoot assassin" is.

Your comment about the bass playing the melody, reminded me of a band from the 80's that used to do this a lot and were very popular, The Police.

I agree that the song they make is quality , some people may overlook their talent because of thier cuteness, but theier is a gap , Im into thier composition of songs how they layer it it's outstanding...

MISA is the lead bass player.

Top Band Like!

Hey, Oldskulenerd! Its been a long time since last reaction from Be'lakor, would really appreciate if you played something from albums that were before the last (Coherence - 2021), like the songs "Countless Skies" (2009), "By Moon and Star" (2012) or "The Smoke of Many Fires" (2016), any of these songs are going to be amazing. Have a great day!

All the reactions to "Catharsis" still seem to be up even after the original video was taken down, so you should be okay. Will you be at one of their concerts this year? I'll be at the Dallas one. Supposedly Kanami was just off-camera giving encouraging looks to Miku. Do you think you'd be up to doing reaction videos to some of their non-performance videos, like in case you haven't seen the band camp stream or Akane's 30th birthday stream, or maybe some Omajinai Time videos you haven't seen, those might be fun to react to.

Misa plays "lead bass"

Do not interupt any song in the middle of the first line! Please. Thank you. 'Shut up Miku is speaking' (Ryan Mear). It's been said before- Misa, lead bass.

Great song choice 💙

to me Saiki and Miku are japanese version of Ann and Nancy Wilson :)

They are in a hotel lobby with no audience just staff. In their comments on taping this, they said it was strange and awkward with them facing just their staff. So I believe that Miku choose to face Akane and MISA so she would not be distracted. Miku originally performed "Sayonakikdori" in full rock mode. Miku is THE founder of Band Maid PERIOD!! She managed to persuade 3 women and trick 1 into wearing maid costumes on stage while playing "Cool Music". She is very smart and talented. She writes the lyric for all of their song except 1. A tidbit; Miku finished 2nd in the National Poker Tournament, Japan. She was pi$$ed!!

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Sah yo nah ki dori

MISA MISA MISA!

For me the reason Misa feels so unique is that it feels like she's got a fusion jazz brain but grew up on classic rock. She plays kind of lead bass instead of rhythm bass if that makes sense. I've played bass to 30-ish years, worked in the music industry for about 10-15 of those and have been to 1000's of shows and I have never seen or heard a rock bassist play the way she does. It is like if a geneticist experimented on Jaco Pastorious, Steve Harris and...er...Sid Vicious.

You should do the live rock version, see Miku solo

Yep, she's the one with anime girl voice ,

Miku has a very "J-pop" vocal timbre (which makes sense as she was an Idol singer), whereas Saiki's is much more what we more familiar with in the West. Kanami's voice is very soft and girly, very similar to the female singer-songwriters of the 90s (ie Lisa Loeb, Juliana Hatfield, etc). I haven't heard Akane or MISA sing enough to be able to describe them. BTW, MISA's bass style has always been more of counter-melody than just sitting back and playing root notes.

Misa and Akane support Mike gentry. We can Akne`s voice . very fantastics.

Agree!! they are just Band-Maid...............

If you like Chipmunks there great🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

Thank you for reacting to Band Maid. But seriously, you got so many things wrong in the first min and a half that I prefer to stop there. Maybe don't say anything when you don't know, and just comment on what you're listening to ... Have a nice day.

Do u like some heavy 💩? Humanitys Last Breath - Abyssal Mouth Vildhjarta - Toxin 🤘😀🔥😀🤘

Miyako and Asami from Lovebites did a piano and vocal version of "Rising" together. It's beautiful.