This song was apparently a homework assignment from Kanami. She told everyone to write their own sections of the song, and then worked all of them into this whole. I hope she gave everyone an A+ for this. Kanamincho sensei, continue to teach us all what real rock music is.

In my opinion the last solo section and outro is peak Band Maid. A huge wall of sound, incredible soothing vocals with Kanami fucking ripping on that PRS, great chord changes. I don't know what else to say other than Band Maid is the greatest modern rock band of all time

Oh wow, I didn't realize you haven't heard Blooming until now. This song is up in popularity with Dice. Akane goes crazy on the drums, and Kanami's solo is insane.

I cannot fathom the dedication and hard work it took for these artists to reach this level of detail and execution... they are remolding rock into something new. Something remarkable.

Band-Maid is the best band on the planet today. Kanami is a hit making machine. I have their Live at Shibuya Blu-ray DVD and the first few songs are mind blowing and Blooming is one of them,Just incredible. I'm a musician and I find Band-Maid the most talented musicians today. Loved your reaction. 👍👍

Best band in the world

"Legitimately the best band in the world." Truer words have never been spoken.

"Blooming" is from their latest album "Conqueror". It is the most diverse album they put out so far. You already heard "Wonderland" from it - the difference between these two songs are a good hint to that you can expect from "Conqueror". It just goes in all the different directions. Each song it changes the pace, but they put a lot effort to decide on the song order, so it still has a very nice flow to it. They tried something different with the composition for "Blooming". Before that, if "composed by Band-Maid" is stated for a song, it meant - it's mostly Kanami. Normally Kanami comes up with something, makes a demo, all listen and decide if it's good and give their thoughts on it. Kanami also does the most basic drums (she gives the basics for them digitaly, so purely software-based, as she doesn't play drums), and Akane "refines" it, well, she does it properly, adds her little spice to it, but doesn't change the flow/beat too drastically. MISA comes up with her bass-lines along with Akane (afair Kanami doesn't write bass-lines at all, MISA and Akane work on that together). As you know already Miku is the main lyricist, and sometimes Saiki is co-credited. Kanami and Miku don't talk about lyrics at all. Kanami comes up with something, and uses fake-lyrics in a made-up language with some random japanese or wanna-be-english words just for the sake of a melody. Miku listens to the demo and writes the lyrics as she thinks it fits. Saiki helps refining them (Miku writes sometimes stuff Saiki isn't able to sing, so they change that together... or they just learn how to sing it... it's Band-Maid XD ). But the lyrics are very very different from that Kanami had in her head on doing the demo. I read only one interview where Kanami stated she was very happy with one particular song - Miku just knew that Kanami wanted (felt by composing it) without them talking about it (it's a personal one for Kanami, and they know each other for years... so Miku just knew). So it's not that Kanami is/was unhappy with the lyrics for most songs, they are just very different from the things she thought of ;) So they just keep on working on a song, rewriting it, adding things, removing things - until Saiki calls it. She has the last say. She is very direct - if it sucks, she says so, if she doesn't like it, she says so, ... The 4 would tinker with a song infinitely, waiting for her to approve. ... Everyone need someone (very direct, no BS, tells you how it is without playing around) like Saiki in life :) "Blooming"... they tried something new with this one. It's a group effort. Everyone came up with different parts. They combined and rearranged everything together. Kanami stated that she doesn't even know anymore which part of the song is from who. Except - the intro is MISA (she stated afterwards that she feels it's too simple, should have been more refined) and the slow singing part + vocal melody (after Kanamis solo) is Miku. They also tried some other different approaches with other songs on "Conqueror" - but I'll leave it at that, don't wanna spoil before you listen to them :D PS: about Saiki and rapping haha ever seen photos of her without the "maid"-uniform? It ranges between very classy and very athletic/sporty (she has a somewhat unique style, ... it's soo "Saiki"). She is a "Nike" fangirl, collecting sneakers (nike air-jordans etc) :D you would never expect her to sing in a hard-rock band if you see her in her street-clothes. just judging from her outfits - hip-hop and r'n'b background would be what most would assume probably ;)

Best band in the world?? Have you heard Band Maiko? They'll give 'em a run for their money.

Yea this one is my favorite song of BAND-MAID it has everything. 👉 Akane: wicked drumming thru out the song. 👉 Kanami: insane guitar solo. 👉 Saiki / Miku: Vocal harmonizing. 👉 MISA: Bass breakdown. 👉 Breakdown section at the end. Overall a Masterpiece! *Blooming the gateway drug of BAND-MAID!!!*

Brief departure from pop? What's happening Champ? How can you stand it so long without BAND-MAID, would be impossible for me. Often all three do the solo simultaneously, Kanami, Akane and MISA, as it's here. It's not that prominent, but MISA is on a similar intense level.

YES ! The best band in the world... Sorry Baby metal but now there is BAND-MAID ! 2 bands two worlds.

I think Blooming is new "hey listen to this band" song for them, used to be Dice, but I think this is better, IMO. It has all their signature style now.

My favorite BM reactor. I was one of those who was all for the Patreon BM reactions. Sorry the negativity was too much. But I understand not wanting to deal with it.

For poorer songs, there are a few tracks on the very first album (not written by them) which don't appear on the favourites lists of too many, but you won't find those online either. The main two mentioned will probably be "Start Over" which is disliked for being too light (but as light songs go, isn't actually too bad) and "The Dragon Cries", which was produced by Tony Visconti, but sadly mixed by someone who liked to compress everything to death. They are a band though, that if you like one song, you'll like 50. You almost never have anyone who only likes two or three of their songs.

They are in fact the very best rock band in existence.

sound like everyone is just playing their solo is because each of them write their part independently but the best part its fckking work, thats bandmaid for ya

If Someone ever makes a rockumentary about BAND-MAID, I've heard Andy Serkis is interested in doing mo-cap for Akane.

That first transition you were confused about sounded like was Kanami doing artificial pinch harmonics.

And that part where Saiki's almost rapping? *Miku's almost-rapping right along with her AND HARMONIZING* as far as I can tell.

I'm betting that "Start Over" will be voted "worst" song, but IMO that's only because A) It's their most pop, least heavy song + some fans' gatekeeping attitude, B) There are no solos, and C) Perhaps most importantly, the story/non-performance part of the MV is just awkward, intrusive, and cringey. Offsetting those: the playing is stellar as usual, the song itself is good, though not as adventurous within its style as "typical" recent 'Maids, and they show again that they can do apparently any style as well or better than a lot of artists who specialize in it.

One of my absolute fave BM moments - from the crazy tapping guitar solo which works you into a frenzy, they STOP and drop you off a cliff where you don't drop - you float - in the sunshine of those beautiful harmonies - then chorus. THEN... the end is a repeat of the floating them only faster over the top of another flaming Kanami, followed by a nifty chord progression outro. DUDE!!!!

Akane" I know, I'll just do a drum fill for the whole guitar solo" OK!

I saw a live video of this at one time but only once and I think it's disappeared. You can imagine how good it was. Watching a music video of this one might think there was no way they could do it live unless one was familiar with how good Band Maid is. They killed it.

"OOOhhh, what's this?" um, brief.... Oh, and the three tone feedback at the end of Kanami's solo. Lovely

This song was my introduction to Band-Maid. I had seen reactions all over KZfaq and I had passed over them so many times. One of my better decisions, finally deciding to listen to them. They will probably always be my favorite band of all time.

Did I hear that correctly? "The best band in the world". Yup. 😎👌

They're so good musically that sometimes you almost forget they're cute Japanese girls in maid outfits.

Once in a while you have to sit back and bask in the awesomeness that is *BAND-MAID* 😊

Best band in the world indeed ! I love them like i never loved any band before, no joke Also your reactions are really interesting to watch for a guy with no so great musical knowledge like me, you manage to spot things i would never spot on my own. thanks and keep going ! :D

HAHAHA... He finally admit that Band-Maid is the best rockband in the world... Nice, was waiting for your reaction and you had the perfect song after such a long time. Really nice to hear your opinion, your thoughts and that you are so excited about them! Great reaction again, have a good one!

Interesting how there’s hardly a single close up shot of any of their faces, makes you concentrate on their endless musical talents 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

Only need five words to sum this up "Best band on the world".

Talent off the scale, creativity beyond belief. They are just THE BEST!

Akane (drummer) has said that Kanami (lead-guitar) "made" her work hard on her double pedaling to get up to the scorching 180bpm pace for _Blooming_ and _Rinne._

One of my favs. Great driving song. Glad you finally got a chance to check it out. Please don't let a couple haters sway your opinion. If you want to do the Patreon thing for B-M, then f'n do it. 99% of us won't think any less of you.

You just mainlined the BAND-MAID gateway drug! 😎🤘🕊️🎸🥁🥃🎤

Thank you for your wonderful reaction! Blooming is the most exciting song in recent shows.

Mind blowing song, again. Good job reatcor👍👌

For that bit at the end that took you out of the song, where Saiki got boosted, for me it was a great moment. Her voice had been pushed to the back, harmonizing with Miku, while Kanami's solo had the foreground. Then, as the solo ended, Saiki detransitioned from the strictly regulated harmonizing and brought the last line of the bridge reprisal with her to the foreground. Notice that she gave it a little more vocal flair than when she was synced with Miku. To me it was the final joining of the bridge to the rest of the song and was a deliberate design choice.

they are the best band in the world, and it never gets old seeing someone realize that they are

The first time I heard this I thought, okay, a nice pop song. But each time I hear it I hear something new. Thanks for pointing out the drums during the lead.

It just love being able to hear the bassist and it feel really unique.

Fun fact, saiki is a sneakerhead and a loves trains. Kobato is really into horse racing

Thanks man for the sound, at last we can enjoy it in the same time with you! Trop HOT ce band !

A Masterpiece!!! Nuff said

Great job as usual. Very interesting insights, even with songs I´ve listen to a hundred times you dig out for me a new detail that brings a new approach to the song. On the other hand, you do well to ignore negative comments about patreon. Go your own way, there are too many opinions and too little analysis in the comments on the internet. The worse song of Band Maid?. Well I particulary don´t like At the drop of the hat, but I know there is many fans that like it. Check Start Over if you want, many people would vote it as the worst but for me is a marvelous one.

Their intoxicating song writing abilities makes all other bands seem childlike

Sai-chan is like the female version of Daisuke from Maximum the Hormone. Kuruppo! 👗🎌✌🐦🍓

Great reaction to my favorite band maid song! It’s too bad about the patreon thing since I’m pretty impatient and wouldn’t mind it to see BM each week but to be fair I was expecting way more negativity since it’s such a polarizing topic. I thought a lot of comments against it were actually fair and maybe critical. But a few toxic ones and yeah I don’t blame you. Can’t wait to see a reaction to some of their subtitled interviews so you get to see a bit of what they are like off stage!

I love when MIKU and SAIKI sing in harmony, it's like a third singer. MIKKI or SAIKKU, BAND-MAID's sixth member.

I like your reactions much. You can so much in to detail and breaking down the entire song. Keep em coming.

Thanks for the great reaction. I enjoy watching you break the music down from a professional perspective. I learn so much from your reactions.

Nice job, man👍🤘

I agree, they're legitimately the best band on this or any other planet. I feel like I have to hear a song or two each day or I may go into withdrawal. Lol

the 1st time i heard of band-maid was on a random playlist of Baby metal.....since then the only group i listen is Band-maid..They're waaaaaayyyyyy to great ! they should be world-wide....why there's ppl don't know them yet!!

They had a Live stream gig mid December 2020. I Finally got to hear them play this live. It was AMAZING & I'm lil depressed I didn't get a chance to actually hear that live Dx

Finally finally finally! I've been waiting for you to react to this! This is one of my favorites. Hope you do day dreaming soon.

Welcome back. Your BTS review of Dynamite was enlightening. Do they write and compose their music? BTW do you think this was Band Maid best composition and production? Blooming just sounds so refined.

Ever since I started watching your Band-Maid and Lovebites videos I've been listening more intently to my music collection. I dive deeper into the music every time I listen to a track. :)

Just like you, I tend to notice the weirdest details too. It's time to change over to September. Your calendar is still stuck in August.

Glad I found this reaction to this amazing song :) Not that there arn't quite a few out there, but most of them are not musicians who can point out so many little technical details that let me apreciate their skills as musicians even more. As a none musician, i can pay attention and hear everything they are playing individually still, but i often wont realise how hard or impressive certain things are to do.

Once again you are again the Champ of Extraordinary, (each time you react to BAND MAID 🤟🤟)

i'd say Kanami kinda pulled back a bit on the latest album. the guitar parts(generally) are more subtle, more adding texture than the full blown riff fest that was World Domination. it was a conscious choice they made around the time Start Over came out, moving forward.. even leaving out guitar solos, or playing the solos under/in-conjunction with vocal parts. in turn, MISA stepped up big time.. as if she wasn't already busy before(that's just my observation). never heard anyone mention this.. but i'll just play Captain Obvious here and point out that outro riff, where they're going downwards, is like a reverse of the intro, where they're going upwards.. played in the same cadence

That second verse 🔥

Great video! I appreciate the analysis of the song. Tough trying to find a bad BAND-MAID song ^^

Oh yeah, Saiki's voice goes weirdly up at the end. That's why I watch you man, the atention to detail its what I like your reactions. Keep it up my friend and yes more Band Maid ahahaha try "Secret MY lips" for the next one!

Best band in the world...enough said! Blooming a top 5 BM song IMO Have you done "Secret my Lips"?

“YOLO” MV rocks. But then again there are so many. I hope I still be alive when you do all Band-maid songs.

The floor is Start Over, besides the first album, but this was the time they were not aloud to use their own material (so it counts out).

As long as I'm sure you'll keep listening to Band-Maid I'm good. Like I've said, even if its on your own time and you just plug your thoughts in another Band-Maid reaction. Preciate you bro.

I love your reaction channel bro and also i love band maid..🥰 greetings from Philippines 🤘

Great reaction. Love your content: how you edit in humorous clips, take a laid-back appreciative look at music, and bring your formidable musician's/songwriter's knowledge to the table. I always notice new, interesting stuff in these songs after your commentary. (I also love your taste (more BM please!) (still not able to get into K-pop, but I'll give it another shot lol).)

Man, I love your reactions/reviews, they really give me a better appreciation of the music. Normally, this song would be one of my favorites, but watching this made it legitimately my favorite song ever :)

Awesomeness... Love your breakdowns on Band-Maid. Always enhancing the greatness of the song. Freaking ladies are talented

More Band-Maid please!!!

Kanami is building a home studio. I wonder if in a few years she will take over producing their music, too. I think this is one of those bands where if they lose a single member, the entire thing falls apart.

Now, most bands, would be happy getting one song on this level per album, with some other good songs and a bit of filler. That's not how BAND-MAID roll. It's all relentless quality all the way; no bad songs, many are great and a few masterpieces per album. Their average quality bar is where most bands peak.

They really are The Best Band In The World. This is their Perfect Power Pop song. It really should be an Anime Theme Song. It's hard to put into words just how good they really are. When Kanami's tapping starts to rise and then falls into just swells of held notes and the vocal harmonies just come in layers and then it dives back into the song. It's pure audio heaven. And that line, "Take Me Somewhere Far Away" it really does. It takes you to that place of musical perfection that with a lesser band would just sound flat and sterile. But it's not. It's just Pure Bliss. Believe it or not, there's a LIVE version of this song , which I've only seen in a couple of reactions. I have no idea where they found it.

I've added English subtitles to the BAND-MAID videos. The lyrics are great too, so please take a look. www.nicovideo.jp/mylist/68814128

Great to have BAND-MAID back👍🏻 I would love to see your reaction to there songs Reincarnation, Don’t let me down or Real existence 🤘🏻

Man, I wish Turn Me On (live version, Zepp 2018, I think?) wasn't taken down. Just rewatched it from an older reaction; vocals, drums, bass intro/mini battle, guitar solo - EVERYTHING was amazing!!! Still get chills with Saiki's closing scream...

I think I just witnessed my first Band-Maidgasam. 😲

Really think you need to see Time by BAND-MAID, yet another side of them too see! As usual, loving the reactions!

loved this song when i did my reaction to it

Thanks, good to be shown some new cool things in the song. In a fairly recent Reddit poll, Blooming came equal favorite Band-Maid song, but there were so many vying for the top spot, this only had about 7% of the vote. Apart from the early stuff when they were just starting (and Miku's Lil Cumin days!), The Dragon Cries and Start Over get the worst press. I like both, but I could really do without the video for Start Over and I find it difficult to watch the images for The Dragon Cries and finish the song thinking 'I enjoyed that'. Musically, TDC reminds me of Physical Graffiti era Led Zeppelin.TDC live is a different beast and much better received. When told that people liked the live version of TDC, Saiki said 'zama...' (presumably the start of zama miro, which could be rendered, 'ha, I knew, F*** you!' ) before Miku quickly but gently stopped her. Presumably the message was for those who did the final production and compression, but could be the nay sayers. Whatever, Saiki was definitely not pleased.

I love the slow burn of how this song grows on you from start to finish. You even commented towards the beginning that you weren't sure if you liked it yet. Same thing happened to me, now it's one of my faves. You should really check out Secret My Lips if you haven't yet. The official video from their KZfaq channel is the studio version over live footage, and is great. So many great songs, so little time... Thanks for making "reaction" videos interesting.

Agree on the little mixing issue at the end...a fade-in would have been less noticeable than the abrupt awkward increase in volume...

i love your reactions! more BANDMAID!!

To bad they've taken down the live version of 'Don't you tell me' where Kanami & MISA do an awesome bass/ guitar battle ... It took me about 20 listens before I was able to concentrate on what Akane was doing on the drums during that guitar battle, but once I was able to concentrate on her it was hard to go back to concentrating on the guitars again. Like I said, they took it down but you can still find lots of other reacters doing reactions to that version of the song and it's well worth checking out even if you can't do a reaction You are correct, they best band in the world!!

Great! Finally! ♥️♥️😁😁😁 Lol! The moment you gave those comments for their first verse, I was like her dude, don't you remember their always-different-2nd-verse fills? and just wait till they reach the outro. Lol

Thanks for your information on their techniques and cues. great reaction and very informative. I really look forward to only a few reactors to Band Maid and you sir are one of them. Thank you.

This is my favorite BAND-MAID song. It's so perfect in every way. You should react to "Black Pentagram" by Unlucky Morpheus.

Blooming is the Tasmanian Devil of BAND-MAID songs. Chaos on a leash.

I’d love to see a BAND-MAIKO reaction when you get the chance!

Another great reaction! Love your work! You've got to react to " turn me on" maybe one of their best songs ever!

If you want something diferent try songs were there is no Saiki and the Lead Vocalist is Miku and Backup vocal is Kanami : Rock in Me' & 'Time'

Can't wait to see his reaction for "Rinne" I hear Akane upped her BPS for that one.

Always happy to see band maid and enjoyed your insights into different sections of the song. I agree with your assessment of the group, no argument at all. As far as another band maid reaction, would say Rinne/Reincarnation (the MV) would be a good option.

Yes!✊✊ patience truly is rewarded