It took me two or three listens to even begin to process this one and appreciate it. Overwhelming. But the more I heard it, the more comfortable I got with it. Then I learn from comments on it that it is a theme song for a TV anime series (Log Horizon season 3), looked that up and found it was about being trapped in a virtual world trying to get out, with monsters and fighting and chaotic activity. Something to keep in mind. The trailer for the series also has a character in a maid uniform who looks a lot like... Miku. And while seeming vulnerable, attackers end up suddenly dead.
Listening to Different is like riding the bull. You just hold on for dear life and let the ladies go. A lot of Band Maids music can be described as controlled chaos, done to perfection.
This song is a stand alone item for the anime series "Log Horizon", season 3, which is on now in Japan. Miku wrote the lyrics from show notes from previous seasons of the anime. Fast and furious! I had to listen to this song a few times to really like it, now I love it! Akane has said she held back a little on the drums to not overshadow the rest of the band. So much versatility from Band Maid! The only thing predictable from this band is that everything is different! And Great!
Yeah… I didn’t really like it at first but like a lot of their songs. The more you listen, the more you appreciate them. Wonderland for example. First heard it live when I saw them and thought meh. But know I really like it.
@@MrNovakngood I find even after many listens to a lot of Band Maid songs, I hear new things that escaped me before that, so complex and full musically!
The first time I heard this song it seemed really chaotic and the opening riff didn't appeal to my musically unsophisticated ears. It took me several listens for my brain to sort out all the stuff happening. Now I can't listen to this without head banging. I love it every time I hear it now. The moment I hear "Let's Go It's Showtime" I get goosebumps. I appreciate when reactors that are musicians stop and talk about what they think and notice about a song. I have enjoyed your reactions and I have been listening to your music.
In the "Making of" clip for the Day of Maid online okyu-ji they posted on Prime, one of the staff starts singing "Let's go it's showtime" offscreen as they're going onstage and Miku starts singing along with her. Super cute, as is how nervous they still get before going on.
"Busy but it doesn't sound busy" - that's Band-Maid.....they make complex songs look so easy to do! Akane''s smiles grows bigger the more complex her drum beat.....same with Kanami when playing her solos....Misa's playing her bass in a deadly fashion....even Miku's backup singing and lyrics seem so simple but oh so effective! Saiki nails the vocals and keeps everyone on their toes! Flashing a smile from time to time...each gave their style but all working together to execute a great song in a awesome sound that looks so simple to do! Thanks for the reaction...your honest opinion is valued and respected! Peace and Respect from 🇨🇦
From starting out with other people writing and producing their music to now when they are doing what they want you can see how much they have progressed and brought us along for the ride - LOVE BAND MAID!
Ryan, don't even bother with the "controversies" in the comments. Not worth your energy. And don't worry about pausing the video, we're here to see your reaction; to learn from your musical expertise and to enjoy music together. If anybody wants to see the video without interruptions, they should look for the MV or something
Yeah, I took out 3 other stops..... it didn't come out as bad as I thought. The song is so sectioned that I thought it would be just distracting. Thanks👍
I do love Band-Maid just kind of doing whatever they feel like song to song. They don't just apply the genre "hard rock" to themselves and then just stay in that lane. They incorporate and blend in so many genres and styles to their playing that they just create their own unique experience. But they do still manage to keep some core where you can tell it's still them. As people mentioned this was written for an anime, but they also have another song that was written for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh called "glory", which they also released on their album "Conquerer". I am glad they are seeing some exposure outside the internet. They deserve all the success they can get. One day you'll have to try out Band-Maiko. They are truly the only band that can compete with Band-Maid (since they're the same people).
If you're worried about stopping the video... don't be. It's a reaction channel and thus quite expected. It really wasn't that many stops and it was for you expressing some good comments. Didn't bother me in the least - we've seen way worse ;) Keep up the great work, Mr. Mear! 🤘🤘🤘
@@GaryHolloway-810 I think they were just so shell shocked by the text of the song, that the genre was not within their grasp anymore. Living a sheltered life does that to you.
I am looking forward to when you hit Daydreaming(MV), Wonderland (Live) and About us (Live)...and see yet another side to my favorite band. Fun reaction and have a good one!
Awesome reaction, don’t worry about pausing, it’s a reaction video. People who don’t want pausing during reaction videos don’t want a reaction, they just want to feel like they’re listening to the song with someone. So if you have something to say, then say it dawg.
@@RyanMear It’s the best show! Me using “dawg” doesn’t come from that show though. It comes from years of my friend and I saying because we’re goofs and now it is just like part of my natural lexicon.
You are one of the best reactors here on RU-vid. If you feel the need to chop up a video, go ahead as most of us have already heard these tunes. I came here to watch a 'reaction' to a song from a band that I really like, and that is what I got. Thank you! :)
You made me laugh out loud a couple of times. No worries about the chopping, just. you. wait. and it'll be "your time to shine." Seriously, I've liked all of your reactions that I've seen, and it's fun to watch somebody that gets these girls have as much fun with them as we do.
The last work for their old label and laying around almost two years until the release… It‘s DIFFERENT but it‘s unmistakable Band-Maid! Thank you for going on reacting to this great Band! I‘m waiting impatiently for the imminent release of their new song „Hibana“…
Every Band-Maid song has another three or four songs inside it, so every time you pause it you are just highlighting that! Pause and talk away, mate, we known these songs by heart! We are here for your opinions. 😊
Some mega fan with time on their hands needs to count how many different riffs Kanami has come up with (including the different variants of the same riff in the same song). I'm sure the number is impressive... all the more so because they're all great riffs, too. Amazing song... but I admit I was taken aback when I first heard it. I had to listen a second time to begin to appreciate it's awesomeness. And much love to Akane, Sakai, Misa, and of course our favorite Pigeon! They are pretty much a home-grown super-group. IMO, of course.
I think kanami wakes up in the middle of night, as ideas popping up in her head even in her sleep, then ends up losing sleep editing and re-editing songs…ever seen her photos with puffy eyes and dark circles?
Duuuuude, love your reactions. Don't change a phuchun thing. I was a bit surprised that Akane's sticks didn't burst into flames on this one. But whatever...my brain did (no great loss). Thanks man!
Pretty sure that's everyone's reaction when the hear this song the first time, those triplets really threw me off. Shaky screen was a nice touch for Akane emphasis. :)
No need to worry about pausing on this one, in fact if I had a dollar for every time a reactor started this one over after 5 seconds and said "I wasn't ready" I would be a rich man! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
The story behind this and its release is case in point about BAND-MAID being a cut above: - it's a commission they did for an anime called Log Horizon, it replaced the opening song for the 3rd - the original opener was well loved and this was very well received; anybody who knows anime fans knows how tough of a feat that is on its own - Kanami recorded all the guitar work - they sat on this for nearly two years - in preparation for the reveal of the show's 3rd season and the new song, Kanami wrote another song, an etude for Miku to practice guitar skills she'd need to play her parts live - this came out shortly before Unseen World was released and took most people by surprise because of the evolution in their sound, far more complex and progressive than what we'd seen before - most people thought it was a one off... then UW was released How many bands out there take this much care with their work? I'd argue most people, whatever they do, don't get anywhere near that level with their work.
It's a shame that most if not all their live concert performances at ZeppTokyo 2018 were put down by RU-vid. There were so many gems in that concert. Take me higher, Don't you tell me, Moratorium, and the list goes on....
Don't worry about pausing Ryan. We know the songs already and want to hear your opinion or breakdown. Of course the Band-Maid smile confirms your thoughts anyway. There are sooooo many great songs/videos. Just to name a couple: Dice, Blooming, Daydreaming, Real Existence-Live. Those 2 for 1's are always great. Looks like your feeling better. Peace.
I honestly don't feel like you stopped the video that much 🙂 there are some reactors that will stop a video every twenty seconds or so and just ramble on forever! 🙄 You're cool 😊 whenever you pause you say interesting stuff and one thing I really like about your reactions are those little pieces of written commentary that you sprinkle on the screen while the video plays, it adds to your overall reaction and they are fun to read 😁 Keep the reactions coming, you're doing great! Rock on! 🤘🖤
You are right about Kanami and her playing. I admire her for the fact that she refuses to be pushed into just playing like everyone else. You know who else was like that? You may have heard of him. Jimi Hendrix.
hahah no worry about pausing to much if someone loves a band so much they want to just listen to the song they should be listening to official video on the bands chanel not a reaction.. vast majority of people want your reaction and thoughts and hell a lot of at least band maid fans will watch you react to and talk about a song and what makes it tick for an hour . im sure also that after you hear the song yourself without pausing and would add any notes if your thoughts or impresssions change listening without pausing.. keep doing what our doing
My song recommendations Bandmaid- Blooming Bandmaid- Dice Bandmaid- Take Me Higher(live) Bandmaid- Don’t You Tell Me (live) has a great guitar v bass duel in the middle. Bridear- Light in the Dark
This is very much a Kanami song (even more than usual). Misa has said that she hardly changed the bass line from Kanami's demo, Akane described the drumming as 'hard'. Even the "Let's go, it's showtime" came from Kanami. Kanami also wrote the instrumental "Don't be long" (another great track) to help Miku play seventh chords and dims so that she could play this song live.
Bubble, Bubble, Bubble, Bubble Another groovy rock song recommendation "Bubble". Homage to the Queen movie and Freddie Mercury. I think you will love it. Great base tone as well.
if you want something very different again... Secret Maiko Lips. It was an April Fools joke by Band Maid, but I think it's a better version of their Secret My Lips song.
nice raction... I'll watch the MV if I don't want an interruptions... I watch reaction video because I want to see a REACTION, opinion and most of all MUSICIANS opinion... because sometime they can hear more detailed.
This DEFFERENT is the theme song of a weekly TV anime program. What that means is that the band has to listen to an overwhelming number of people (the various departments that create the anime) than usual, and the final "OK". It is the producer of the program that has the authority of. And the band has to make a song that packs virtually all the essence into the first minute. Even under such circumstances, however, I think DIFFERENT is an aggressive song. The reason is that this anime is a program that airs on "NHK" (a Japanese public broadcaster like "BBC" in the UK). Therefore, in the case of NHK, there is no advertising agency that has a great influence on the producers by intervening between the program and the sponsor in an ordinary broadcasting station. Previously, in GLORY, which is also the theme song of the anime program created by BAND-MAID, there was an anime-like part especially in the lyrics, but this DIFFERENT is the theme song of the anime program that is aired every week. I think it's a song that was made quite freely. BUBBLE is also the theme song for TV dramas, but I think it's a form selected from a large number of songs. BAND-MAID, as a band and as an individual musician, has such outstanding abilities and a track record of selling out live houses, but nevertheless, of Japanese music media. In terms of sales, a combination band of personal computers and vocals composed the theme song of a hit anime, and although they did not perform live, it was less than 1/10 of the sales of YOASOBI, which became very popular. And for BAND-MAID, who has no general name and is not reported in the media, if the anime program they are playing the theme song hits, there is a possibility that it will become a major in Japan. In addition, the band brings aggressive hard rock ... I really love BAND-MAID. I'm sorry for my poor English.
I'm not sure what you were worried about. You did everything by the book as far as I could tell. You didn't pause all that much compared to other reactors, and you backed it up 5 or 10 seconds after each pause. Some reactors drag their reaction videos out to 15 or 20 minutes long and pause 20 times or more. Most that do have something interesting to say, so that's fine also. You're doing great. Keep it up. =)
@@RyanMear Yep! Puzzle, Moratorium, Real Existence, Dice, Daydreaming, The Non-Fiction Days, Without Holding Back, Secret My Lips are going to blow your mind! Just to name a few... :D
Some Japanese bands. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINAR [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], LYNCH [Devil], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], JUPITER [My Enemy], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Dissension], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], DEXCORE [Self Hatred], HANABIE [We Love Sweets], and many many more...
Stop and talk as often as you feel you need to talk about something, rewind and replay an interesting section or because you needed to rehear it to catch everything, replay that section a third time to emphasize something or just because you think it's badass. I'm here for all of it man.
It would be your fault to not continue with Band-Maid... There are for SURE great bands out there, but no one is like Band-Maid. IMO they are the best band right now, but just for the "casual listener" and i know there are a lot of other fans i just would put it that way... Every other band plays some kind of genre, metal, punk, rock, etc... Band-Maid IS A GENRE!
Nice reaction, even if you think it sucked (the reaction video I mean, not the song). I like how you blend in the text to explain stuff you were thinking, but did not get the chance to say. Controversy in the comment section is there to keep things interesting 😅. There will always be a couple of disgruntled fans whenever your taste does not align with theirs. Luckily most fans are nice 🙂 For something completely different. Have you heard of Twelve Foot Ninja? Another band that switches things up, and you never know what is coming next. If it sounds intriguing, you should check out the song "One hand killing".
Hello Ryan, I really enjoy watching your reactions, couple more suggestions for band maid blooming, chemical reaction and dice you will like all three.
Ryan...just to echo what others have said...don't worry about pauses. Would much rather you pause 15 times and get your thoughts/analysis than not pause at all and not provide as good of analysis.
