Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things. And Chase doing Chase things. 🤗

Kanami. Dear Mincho. She works so doggone hard and does so much in one song it’s astounding. Astonishing. She’s playing three layered guitar parts by herself. All by her adorable little caffeinated self. ❤

Kanami, Saiki and Miku all just kill it on this one. Another reactor said "even with the language barrier, you still sense the feeling of longing and loss. If you read the lyrics or the story behind (and remember this is Ms. Miku writing) it's even more heartbreakingly honest.

A hard rocking song with a sad story. Miku is a great lyricist who likes writing a story for the songs. This one is about a married man having an affair. For the lady, he’s the final piece of the puzzle she’s been hoping to find. The lyrics are about him stopping the affair and returning to his family. Then her puzzle falls apart. In the acoustic version just Kanami and Saiki perform. Saiki puts so much emotion into Puzzle it looks like she’s going to cry.

NOW, you need to listen to the acoustic version. TOTALLY different experience.

Finally he is doing Kanami´s masterpiece IMO! Very excited for this!

My favorite Band-Maid song, I was so, so excited when the opening synth started at Tokyo Garden Theater...

Absolutely love this! My favourite BAND-MAID reactor/analyser, reacting to my favourite BAND-MAID song... the universe has finally aligned. Both Chase and BAND-MAID doing their respective things. Love your work, my friend... and all the best for your new adventure. Up the Boks! 🔥🖤

Mincho has worked so hard to fettle this work since it was created. Comparing the old live version is a lesson. Miku in particular now has a major role that she executes brilliantly.

Brilliant band deserves brilliant comments... you sir did just that.

BAND-MAID are 5 individual puzzle pieces that fit together to make the perfect picture :)

Ooo, this is going to be a good one. I would love to see him do the live acoustic right on the heels of this one.

Did I hear “new favorite”? Well, of course! It’s their best song! 😁

And yes we all absolutely LOVE them I'm 71 and had really given up on any truly new good music, and these ladies captured my soul with Daydreaming and what a 140+ song ride since it has been. The best rock band I have ever seen.

Awwww shucks Chase, we like you too! Thanks for the attention and the musician's perspective.

Thanks Chase. Great reaction. I only made the last 30 seconds of the premiere. oops. 😂 Band-Maid is brilliant. Kanami is brilliant. I have seen them twice now from the front row on the rail, once on Misa's side, then on Kanami's side. No, they aren't perfect, but I think in everyone's minds that have attended an okyu-ji, you could not ask more of this band. Kanami's riffs are so complex at times, you could never fault her for missing a note or 2. They are far above other bands on the evolutionary scale. One thing you didn't mention was Misa's incredible work on this song, and having been 2 feet away from her whole she is playing, she is flawless. I don't even think she knows how to miss a note. I look forward to the day you can report that you have seen them live. 😃

Chase has never done “Puzzle?!” Seriously? Oh, this will be good. I want to hear how Chase Carneson describes this guitar solo section!

Always enjoy your Band-Maid reactions Chase....I can see your heart rate increasing sometimes....it's a hazard with such epic talented Ladies doing Band-Maid things. Looking forward to this one...one of my favorite songs too.

Yes acoustic set of this and Anemone!

Man, i have waited years for this reaction. I love your enthusiasm and musical insight. I don't have a favorite Band-Maid song, I have about a dozen. But if I had to choose just one, it would be Puzzle. Absolutely incredible song on all levels. Composition, depth, musicianship, energy, and passion. I feel like they are all playing energetic solos at the same time that just blends together into this amazingly powerful song. You need to react to the acoustic version. Gives it such a different story and just shows the versatility of this amazing group of women.

it's been almost 4 years with this band. This was the song that got me first.

Love your discussions, Chase, they're always so bang on. "It's a bit like holding your hand while they walk you into unfamiliar territory". Man, I can't tell you how many times I've felt that way listening to Band-Maid songs.

Chase moves to the States, time for B-M to announce a European tour

There's no stopping Band-maid🥰

Miku's complementary vocals add so much lyst to this song. It makes my eyes tear up with joy every time I hear the dulcet tone of her voice.

There's something special about a rock song that sounds great in the studio, even better live and even better when sung as an acoustic ballad. Just magical.

I always LOVE when when u do band maid^^ after i discovered BM you where my go to reactor to understand their intricacies and why i love them so much. Still a huge fan listening to everything they put out and relisten all they have done. So notable how they changed over time, going from songs written for them to their own stuff, hearing the evolution of the characters in a musical journey . I just am enthralled and hyped every time , guess thats what i means to be hooked on something XD

I'm not a musician, but I have the same feeling as you. I always love seeing Band Maid and seeing your reaction. As you say, they are delicately changing rock music. “Puzzle” is one of my favorite songs. Let's not forget the work of Miku who supports the lead vocals of Siaki in backing vocals, and who supports the lead guitar as rhythm guitar. In this song, his support is particularly remarkable. I wish you great happiness in the United States, and please keep your accent, because I don't understand the US one.

"They are holding your hand as they walk you into unfamiliar territory". wow. Pretty good quote there dude. fine review.

Shes so amazing vocalist vocks really great band and song. parfect scampering!!🎶⚡☝🏻🤘🏼👍✨🌠🌟

Miku has gotten really good at rhythm guitar over the relatively few years she's been playing. It shows so much in this recording. Cheers!

Finally one of the most important missing pieces of the puzzle has been added to the picture! ✨And as always, it was a great pleasure to see and hear! Thanks Chase and all the best for your move to the states! 🍀🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♂ On a side note, some shameless Band-Maid related promotion: We want to get the MV for 'Thrill' over the 20 million mark before November 20th. It would be great if everyone here could help with that. Thank you and see you next time! 🙏🏻✌🏻 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊

Thank you for reacting to Puzzle, brother. IMO, one of their best songs! Emotionally charged whether they played it rocking hard or acoustic. Kobato san’s lyrics are just exceptional.

Puzzle was in my top five for years and it will be there for decade. One of the best guitar solos.

You are right, her transitions between sweep picking and standard picking are a bit wobbly here, but she never makes it easy for herself and she never cheats ;)

Incredible reaction as usual. Thank you for your time, support, kindness and honesty ❤ It's good to take time and talk like this some times 😊

Chase and Bandmaid time!

Great to see Miku featured doing the intro to Kanami's solo. "Perfection- know one gets there"

No, Thank you Chase. You are one of the first reactors I found after discovering BAND-MAID in 2020 and I always appreciated your thoughtful analysis. All the best in the US mate!

for sure looking forward to this. Chase told lies. if he was at a concert he wont be in the back lol. imagine the girls looking into the audience and seeing Chase, Mr Rock n Roll and the whole Gaijin Guys posse standing together. That would make their day

Chase, thank you for recognizing BAND-MAID changing the face of Rock - in a good way. They are elevating Rock's musicality in my opinion as well as re-exposing listeners to the energy this kind of music offers. As you already know, I am sure, fellow musicians end up listening to each song time and time again to catch all the nuances Kanami and crew puts into each tune. Again, thank you.

Thank you for your continued thoughtful analyses of Band-Maid. I've seen them live three times (some here have seen them a dozen times), and it always feels life-changing. You are helping us all understand why!

Great reaction. Never heard of bandmaid before till you did your reaction of Thrill. One of my favorite bands now. Thanks for this reaction. Have a damn good move to the U.S.A.

Side note: I cannot believe you have yet to react to DAYDREAMING by BAND-MAID. I hope you consider this song down the road. As always, I really enjoy your BAND-MAID reactions.

Chase ... this is why I always look forward to your assessment of a piece of music, you literally "hear" what's going on and you keep it real (cliche .. sorry) I've watched a load of reactions to this video and you're the first person I've seen who has had the nuts to point out those small and human slips at the end of the amazing Kanami's solo. She writes it, she plays it and, as you so rightly say, she's honest enough not to try and hide it behind multiple effects. Kudos to her and kudos to you my man for another forthright and enjoyable reaction. Best of luck with the move :)

this really is one of their best songs, ever

Great reaction and attention to the small details as always Chase. Ty was right, this is one of the songs that exemplifies WHO Band-Maid is. I'd say Secret My Lips and Blooming are 2 others in that same category. To your point about the small flub and the recording... I still have the live stream saved on my HDD and they did do a little post-production work on this video. Kanami also flubbed the intro to the solo as well. It's a fast, intricate part that is not simple to play. And you're 100% correct its the fact that she doesn't always play it perfectly and that they don't try to hide it that highlights the authenticity of this band and these artists. I would also suggest finding the live version from Studio Coast in 2017 and then the acoustic version from 2018 Zepp Tokyo. To me, along with this version, they are 3 different songs. The first Saiki as a longing mistress, the second as a distraught melancholic lover, and the third (this one) is the logical conclusion - anger and rage. Also... WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO REACT TO GION-CHO (like you promised Ryan?) 😉 And finally, SAFE TRAVELS and GOOD LUCK in your new American adventure and I hope our paths cross at a Band-Maid show or possibly another amazing Japanese artist's show.

My favorite band. My favorite song. My favorite reactor. Today was a damn good day.

thanks Chase your comments only helps appreciate their epic music

Have a safe trip and welcome to the US of A…looking forward to more of your reactions!

Perfect imperfection. Good luck with the move Chase!!

As they do it everytime. You also have the talent of making me appreciate them a bit more after your reactions ! Thanks mate.

Ésta es la canción que quiero que suene cuando me despidan de este mundo físico. Esta canción representa la vida, que aunque sepas que no la estás disfrutando, siempre te envía una sonrisa que te hace pensar que merece la pena vivirla, y BAND-MAID te lo explican cómo tan sólo ellas son capaces de hacerlo.

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! My absolute Fav song EVER big words but truly spoken.

I'll be waiting for you in the U.S.A.

Everything you said was spot on. Any day listening to Band Maid is a Damn Good Day!!😎🤘✌️❤️

The older LIVE version is even better! You can really hear the double tap on the snare. It was from the Studio Coast show. The Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert has the acoustic version, which is also amazing! It's done as a slow ballad. It can be tough to find these as they were pulled from KZfaq ahead of the DVD. Zepp is on Bilibili, but that's a Chinese site and tough to pull a video from. Even if you don't do a reaction of it you should watch it anyway. Actually, I prefer the lead in the Studio Coast version because the last note was slightly off. So, if that's what you then like you'll agree with me. That was what made it special. She got that last one more on here, but maybe not so much on some of the others.

Chase you are the man. Always look forward to your Band Maid videos. I like your ability to explain the things I have trouble explaining. So much so that I use your videos to show people why I love them so much. Thanks for your, as always, sage words. Best of luck in the US.

Talk all you want, brother :) Thumbs up for Chase! Thumbs up for Chase coming to America as the unofficial spokesperson for world rugby! ;)

Wabi-sabi: Find the beauty in imperfection instead of letting your fears drive you into perfectionism.

Welcome to the US

It is a fine analysis to point out the beauty of their occasional missteps. This of course does not apply to Misa,who hasn't made a mistake since she briefly thought about leaving Band Maid ! ♥️

All the best to you two as you come to America. Welcome. 🤘😎

Have a safe trip, and welcome to the States! Spreading nice will be useful.

Welcome to America. 😁 Well, welcome not quite yet.

Thank you. I never fail to get more insight into why Band Maid sounds "right" to me all the time, due to your analysis.

I actually think that Sense is the perfect personification of what Band Maid is all about.

You know this is my favorite Band and, although I enjoy all your reactions, I especially enjoy when you take a look at Band Maid. I really enjoyed your thoughts and hoping the hit the US again next year so you can catch them live. Chat to you soon and have a great day and safe trip!

Welcome to the US, sir. Your presence here can only make us better.

Nice reaction and safe travels on your move! You should hear the acoustic version where it's just Saki and Kanami with Kanami doing the vocal harmonies 🤘😊🤘

Amazing insightful comments, a pleasure hear your thoughts. Thank you very much, sir. Be safe in your travel and good luck in your next life stage!

All we have to really give is our time and thank you again for giving a little bit yours with that knowledge you have. Be good to yourself too. Be well. Good luck in your move and just maybe one day, i can get that guitar lesson.

January 9th 2023 was one of my epic favorite days in my life ❤️🇯🇵 And, the 8th at ZEPP Fukuooka was Nemophila. My first time visiting Japan.

Can't believe it's been all this time and you haven't heard this song yet!

Thanks great reaction as always and safe travels!!!!!🕊🍌🍻☕🚂

Chase, you absolutely analyzed this video and song perfectly. Ever thing you said spot on.

Chase, welcome to the other side of the pond. We need all the nice guys with great taste in music we can get. Cheers!

Best Wishes and better weather...you Top Maidiac 👍😎 Nice response as usual to the Maidiest of Maid cuts 👌 Now you gotta see the legendary live acoustic...Saiki and Kanami delivering magic. Or check yer mate Julia's nice vocal analysis...her thumbnail says it all. Have a Damn Good Move and next phase with ya lovely lady ❤🤘🤘🤘

I always like Miku's backing vocals, but on this one I LOVE them! Great band, great song, great reaction!

Kanami actually flubbed the first bend in the solo, but they "fixed" it in post for this video. It's ok because this song is still amazing and so is Kanami.

It's funny. Sometime when people first come across this band, the maid dresses are the big deal - their identity. For musicians it takes four bars or less to realize it is _not_ a big deal. Their ability to express themselves is the big deal. In this song in particular; the lyrics describe a woman who's "missing piece of the puzzle" doesn't love her back, doesn't remember when they met, won't ever be their one and only, or even acknowledge them in public. The guitar solo expresses that. You've heard the phrase "ugly cry" and that's what it is. It's not about perfection, it's about pain. Two addenda: there's a Zen concept of wabi-sabi, beauty in flaws. In particular, flaws from an object being used for it's purpose. It's the reason a guitar player loves their old Stratocaster with the chips and dings and the finish worn off the back of the neck. There's beauty in it. Second; a lot of people love an earlier live version of "Puzzle" from a concert that was only released as a limited edition. In that version, Kanami gets into the solo by omitting the run up to the first note. Here she plays it like the album but quite frankly, it doesn't matter much. It's the bend in that first phrase that has all the heartbreak in it. Welcome to the States!

Congratulations on your new chapter in your life, I'm sure you're very excited with such a huge move and we're excited to have you here in the States.

wow, you'll be living closer to ryan and wave the serial killer.

The live acoustic with just saiki and mincho on vocals (yes) and mincho on acoustic guitar is extraordinary. I'm going to stick my neck out - it's like a love story between saiki and mincho where kanami shares saiki's pain. BTW. I expect bandmaid will go to Europe next year instead 😂 going to Hong Kong late December.

I was at this concert. It was fucking awesome! Felt bad for all of the non-Japanese speaking foreigners who were there because the intermission was incredibly amusing.

Chase - Lots of luck on the next leg of your journey. Welcome to the US! I Hope to see you at a show some time - east or west coast or somewhere in between,.

Welcome to America! I hope I see you at some shows. I'd move too, if it meant I had a better chance to see them. 🤘

great reaction and welcome to the states,its good to have another Band Maid here.

Miku's background vocals in this one are so special, gives such a dramatic depth to Saiki's singing. Man this is a great song.

There a some very good reactors and commentators that give us their take on Band-Maid. You, my good sir, are the one, that these fine ladies, deserve. Well said, well said.

Kanami's live performance I liken to a racing driver on the absolute edge of contol. Just watching as she repeatedly regains control is a masterclass. She is amazing to watch: no one can pack as much emotion into a riff as she does.. This version of "Puzzle" is a daily watch for me and, yes, this is classic "Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things". In my mind, every part of "Puzzle" represents the firestorm of thoughts and feelings going through this woman's mind as she as she contemplates the futility of her relationship. On the backing track there are deep bass rumbles that sound like a bomb exploding. Kanami's lead cycles through riffs that sound like air raid sirens and a variety of emergency vehicle sirens. Even Miku's backing vocals are a siren's wail. Akane's drums shift and keep you just slightly off balance. It's as though she is hiding in shelter while the bombs are dropping all around her, destroying her world. My hat is off to Band-Maid. When I first ran across them (about 2 years ago) I wondered if I was witnessing the emergence of greatness, like seeing the Beatles at the Cavern Club, or in Hamburg's Reeperbahn. I had the priviledge of seeing them last May in Detroit at a small club. I was perhaps 12 feet away from Kanami and I'll never forget seeing her perform the daydreaming solo.

Always enjoy your vids man. Thank you so much. Glad you were finally able to enjoy Puzzle. Can't wait to see what you've got planned in the US.

Move safe!!!! NWA California here checking in.

Hey Chase, good luck with the move and welcome to the U.S. I have been living outside the U.S. for awhile now and Band-Maid just added a show in Hong Kong next month...fingers crossed i hope to be there.

Welcome to the USA 🇺🇸 😀

So we see your left-handed. I'm glad you found band maid

Good Luck with the move Chase, looking forward to seeing your new space... And seeing B turn round and clock you when you "accidentally “ shoot her again😂😂

The acoustic version is a totally different experience. Heartbreaking.

Great insight as always🤘

If you never make mistakes, then you aren’t taking risks.