BAND-MAID / INFLUENCER Reaction | Metal Musician Reacts 

Hey, I heard Champ hates Misa and Akane! Love ya Champ ;)

How can something be so complex yet so catchy? Man, band maid are really on s class of their own when it comes down to composing songs. Good luck to anyone trying to do a cover of this lol

I wanted to scream "MISA, get away from the cliff edge!!!

Probably Kanami's riffs are more intricate than her solos. Awesome.

Imho...this song is very strong, from start to finish. This is already a favorite of mine.

My mind was blown when MISAs solo started followed by kanami. Pure fire 🔥🔥

I like the way Saiki smiles in this one. she seems to be enjoying herself more than usual. there is a twinkle going on. Like she knows something we don't

Misa, Miku and Kanami kill it but this is a Akane and Saiki showcase for me. Everyone better practice yelling Hunky Dorey Day. Plus Miku snuck in a reference to her poker playing with Hold'em and Bluffing in same line. I caught that Miku 😁

As someone who has loved progressive rock all my life I have watched Band Maids journey into more and more progressive sound. And they are IMO cultivating new ground simply because of their ability to combine so many different styles.

Sai chan looking Marvelous!!

KANAMI has stated that she uses her guitar as an additional singer to the band. This song shows that very well. I would love to know what goes on in that pretty little head of hers to come up with all of these great riffs.

Hokey Smoke! I feel so fortunate to be alive to witness these incredible beings making rock music. What a great time to be sharing the planet with BandMaid!

from the day you requested Saiki rapping in Blooming, she gave you the sexiness and sassiness rap like you can't imagine.

I'm impressed that Kanami was able to play out on the cliff, given her fear of heights. Go Kanami! Loved the song and thank you for the analysis.

I initially thought it was good to ok. Now after listening a couple more times I kinda love it. Also, I dunno, thanks for being really good at what you do, Champ.

Only Band-Maid. Considering to me, the 7 most hated words in the modern era are: "Social Influencer" , "Reality TV" and: "Without Further Ado", Band-Maid, of course, makes my heart glow with love for these talented artists over, and over, and over again.

Soon I'll hear Influencer LIVE and "surrender love" to the Maids. That's beyond a Hunky Dory Day! Thx, Champ!

I love that they give Misa a chance to show off. How many bands love their bassists that much?

"Hunky Dory Day" is an allusion to an old album by David Bowie. The video was filmed at Inada Stone Quarry (Inada White Granite) in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture...about 60km north of Tokyo.

I love how confident Miku seems. And man--that sustain! ... I agree with what you said in the Gaijin review. It's like an amalgam of everything that makes Band-Maid Band-Maid.

You are safe bro, they are not calling out the music reaction people, they are calling out the plastic insta super-celebs. Great reaction by the way. What a great song. Each listen reveals more goodness. Band Maid's songs need to be unravelled and deconstructed to truly appreciate the genius in them.

The first half of Misa's solo reminded me of F Chopper Koga. That's a compliment BTW.

Wicked ass guitar player..yep that about sums it up 🤘🏻🔥. This song is so cool and awesome 😎. Nice reaction/analysis Champ

Champ, thanks for another deep analysis. Your take really helps me appreciate this miraculous band.

This is why I love this channel......Champ opens my ears...more, so now I have so many more things to listen to. This song is climbing up my chart FAST! It just keeps getting better with every listen.

I suspect the key to getting what MISA's doing on the bridge is to take it as all one piece, not two as people (understandably) keep hearing it - and it's not even so much a solo _per se_ as a call-and-response between MISA and the vocalists. Which as Champ notes, is also a set-up to transition into the guitar solo.

Great reaction and breakdown as always. BAND-MAID keeps elevating their creativity level to new heights. Also, did you notice the slights changes to the Maids outfits... another new level of creativity.

Simply and absolutely Amazing!! I think I've heard 10 times this day, this new song! I heard a touch "Cluppo" in some parts and I love it!The Misa"sólo oh My gosh! And Saiki!! I just love these girls! They are perfect! Godd react again bro. See you at the next! 🤟🏻🦊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇯🇵

Thx for the analysis. To me, this was an OK song for them at first listen, interesting but strange and needing more listens. Now after a few tens of listens of the lossless, it's in my top ten of their songs and I still feel like I have things I could discover in this. Great song, I'm now waiting for a live version.

the final eight bars = super saiyan level

Dammit!!!. Akane's opening roll reminds me of a song from a hair metal band from the late 80's early 90's. I LOVE this band. MISA is coming the rhythm section again. Akane's fill during MISA's solo was flat out AWESOME. That sounds like an organ. Did Saiki even breathe? The combination of both of their voices makes the sound much more full. And the first verse is very scrambled. Then it mellows as it goes.

Wow! That song rocks and it is so intricate at the same time. The short bass solos are so intriguing. This is perfection that only musical musicians can produce. I ❤️ Band/Maid and I get to see them live in Seattle on 10/12..I can’t wait!

As always, I love your analysis. This song just calls for a deep analysis. Any reaction channel that doesn't do this is a waste of time. How about that bridge. Vocals - bass - vocals/drums - bass - guitar solo. There is so much in this song! Thank you Champ.

"So, sue me?" No, Atsumi. LOL

one of the best things about Band-Maid is they all seem to have fun but they also don't try to outshine each other

Someone tell me when the house / appartment next to Kanami's comes available so I can move to there. Shecis a goddess when it comes to composing. This song is a banger!

Kanami is such a mastermind. Akane a powerhouse. Misa’s double solo is amazing and Saiki and Miku killing it on vocals! Truly fantastic band. 🤘 🎸 🥁

I have listened to this song a lot and I keep hearing extra bits that I missed each time, Band-Maid packs so much into one song it's impossible to get it all in one or two listens.

I really like this one. Might be my favourite of the songs they’ve put out since Unseen World. Really happy you went through the whole song twice in this video- thanks!

Nice to see them on the set of every other 70s Doctor Who episode (that's for the old nerds like me). This is Akane's song for me. Akane loves triplets. Well, they all do, honestly. But Akane loves to vary her speeds as well, and in this one she's dropping the slow triplets across multiple beats in these random spots. MISA's solo is every bit as much Akane an solo behind her. Akane's finding a way to go OFF while still supporting what MISA's doing. Then she throws me for a loop coming back in from the quiet chorus (call back to Freedom anyone?) with... I dont' know how to describe it. A "fast half-time?" F man. Unreal player. I will say I'd REALLY like to take that high pass filter away from Kanami so her guitar could sound like a guitar again.

この解説でこの曲の構成がほんとよくわかる。ありがとう。

I'm really looking forward to listening to the EP in order later. 30 or 40 times in a row, probably. 🙂 What a great day.

i like this song getting their new album on Friday.... Hyped!!!

It's a song that required more than one listening from me, but now each time I have listened to it the more I found something else I liked about it.

Thanks Champ! Great!

So just FYI Saiki is not rapping!!!! She's talking but speaking fast!!! I lived in Japan for 5 years and Japanese when they start speaking fast it is a very "sing-songy" language and I understand how it can sound like rapping to the "western" ear. Otherwise a GR8 reaction Champ!!!! 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘Also Saiki's voice has gotten stronger since her vocal cord surgery a few years back!!

Akane's drumming is my favorite part in this song, the song is super catchy, but Kanami's shredding style with jumps and scales I think have been used a few times already. I also get the feeling that the intro is similar to without holding back. I love Kanami's riffs in this than the solo, and goes with Misa's in my personal opinion. I can see why you love this song though, it has a little k-pop flavour every now and then.

i just heard the album, jesus what happened to them its so amazing

The lyrics were cracking me up. Really a shot across the bow for many "Influencers". At least Ive never heard Champ say "Honky Dory" lol I was a little disappointed with Endless World, but Unseen and Influencer are s-tier for me ;) Really amazing seeing their evolution blossom into one of the most unique sounding bands Ive heard.

Great analysis Champ! I love this song!!!

This song is amazing and like normal Band-Maid never disappoints. I can't wait to hear your feedback on the rest of the album. Of course the whole album is great. From now on is probably my favorite instrumental song by them now. Influencer and Balance are my favorite songs on this album.

There is something in this song that I personally love so much about these beautiful girls, that is, not being afraid to play whatever they want.

I just now noticed How Misa s Outfit Matches the Black and White Rocks perfectly

Nice. I agree with pretty much everything you say. My only complaint is that the vocals dominated the mix a bit too much in the first half. Even MISA had less presence than usual at the start. They didn't completely lose Kanami in the mix during the verses but I still shifted the balance a little to the right and it sounded better. After that, this got into my top 25% Band Maid. Maybe higher after I listen more. I bet live with a raw mix and feel this is gonna be a smoker. It'll give Miku a workout.

I'm so happy with the song and the usual reactors. Just need Mr rock n roll to go off on the reaction and chase to lay down then smart part Focus on buzz... Is that the buzz of the influencer or the bass buzz .. . Focus on the damn bass solo

Hi Champ, great reaction. I love your breakdown of all the parts. I also feel the progressiveness of this song, and even more on other songs from the EP Unleash. Saiki long note, then Miku one octave over Saiki for the same length, epic. Miku can reach very high notes, higher than Saiki, when they sing together they do amazing things. This is a great song. Have you done the instrumental "from now on"?

So...to summarise....Champ likes MISA's solo, he just doesn't like the notes. 🤔 🤣

It freaking Blows my Brain away how much Kanami has grown as a Player and a Composer since even 2017.

I really enjoy watching your breakdowns of Band-Maid's songs. There's a lot to unpack in each song, especially songs like this and Sense, and your explanations help me enjoy and appreciate their music even more than I already do. Fell in love with this song on the first listen the other day, and you pointing out the intricacies (like Miku's vocals in the first part) makes it even better for subsequent listens. Keep it up, dude!

The first time I heard this was LIVE.....TGT......So it will always remind me of my trip to Japan...so it will always have that nostalgia.

I think next April fools were getting the maids in casual clothes so saiki can have some more fun rapping. Think like limp bizkit linkin park style. She seems to be enjoying herself so much in that style. If not all the maids maybe just a saiki Misa project 🤔

Ya! BM is definitely our next level prog rock.Fearless and creative at every second

This is my favorite Band Maid song yet. They can do everything and nothing wrong.

At this point I'm waiting to see how BM responds when and IF they ever write a "bad" song...They have earned a big "pass" from me if that day comes...Great reaction,Champ !

7:10 I can clearly hear Rhoda Scott during Saiki's rapping (LOL)

明日の　未来の　　ロック！　最高～～

Leading anthropologists have just released a statement that they are even less sure what goes on in Mincho's head than they were before. "More study is needed" said one. So she ordered the EP...

In an interview with a Japanese magazine about this song and the EP album, Miku answered, "Kanami creates the foundation for the songs, but I think the stress from the COVID-19 disaster was tremendous." Saiki said, "I didn't say anything at the time, but later on, when I said, 'You don't always put in a guitar solo like this,' Kanami said, 'It's true~ I was feeling uneasy♡'. It seems that I have been playing more and more.

Champ does not hate Misa and Kanami, he just likes Lovebites more. Haha. Your a good sport champ. Always enjoy your analysis

Think Santana. Even Kanami's frantic playing at the beginning is very reminiscent of his lines. Then think of latin rhythms, the groove of the song. even melodies. I actually think this is Kanami's Santana-song. There's also this ceeky "alalalala" by Miku that's ever so common in latin-american music.

This is one of my favorite SAIKI and MIKU vocal performances ever. KANAMI and MIKU guitar sinergy...brilliant, but yet again...AKANE and MISA rhythm section sends this into the stratosphere IMO. 🎀🕊

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

Definitely one that takes two or three listens before it really hits. (Focus on Buzz ? Focus on Bass ?)

what a hunky dory day today ! (*^_^*)

FYI Miku often doubles Saiki an octave above - eg in "Different" at 0:30 in the second part of the verse. While they both have an excellent range, Saiki's is much lower than Miku's. Excellent review and helpful to point out things I missed. This one will need several listens - like all really good prog rock.

For some reason this reminds me of the movie "the devils violinist"

KanamiTono=Mozart of Rock. Can anyone else write a song like this? I don't think so.

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃

This is a good analysis, but the actual best part of the song is the way Miku says "Everybody look" on the left channel the first time.

Awesome video. Misa and kanami solos! 🔥🔥🔥

Did you notice? Kanami is picking that solo, not tapping. Skill Level: Japanese!

This is a great song. So, some thought this was progy? Have to agree with Champ, I don't hear it. It's just a great rock song. It's just quirky enough to seem sarcastic. I also really enjoyed the almost chanty-like chorus, and as other have said, Akane's parts were quite simply perfect. The song was done just right.

Update!..I have been back to Japan to see the ladies again (Yokohama Arena)..And this time I visited this quarry!...No MAID's though.😢😊

Notice the MISA change of costume?

When is Kanami NOT the craziest part going on, lol?

I was hoping for more of a Pumkinsy or Van Haleny sound but I will take experimental. Go MAIDS. 🕊️❄️🍌🥷🎸

yo champ did you do a reaction video to BIG BANG mv BANG BANG BANG please let me know if you did i would like to watch it thanks champ c-ya

Great analysis, Champ. 👍👍👍

There is so much I enjoy about the song, I just do not enjoy rapp vocals and Saiki sin't an exception to that. I enjoy the rest of the song enough that its probably my second favroite song on the EP. My only critique of the EP is that I wish there was a bit more diversity on it, hoping that comes with the next LP.

kanami 1 second

I don't know that they are calling out anyone in particular...they're just saying that presenting yourself on social media can be oppressive.

It is a f@cking shame that Champ no longer is able to do reactions due to the exgencies of life. He is so incredibly good at analysis. We lose.

I loved it, but I think they are sucking up to/dissing on Chase Carneson.... Have a Damn Good Day... Hunky Dory Day... 🤣ok, I'll stop now....

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As much as I like the lyrics, especially the final "Surrender love . . ." which is what being influenced is all about, this would be a great listen without the vocals. We can hear the instruments even better that way. I'm not a fan of Sense or Corallium/Hibana, but I like this song.

Damn!! Seiki keeps getting foxyer everytime;And getting old ravashingly;Damn!!Hold on my fantasy

Champ, grab a bass and try playing the second part of that solo. 😮

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4:40 🤣

Feels tiny bit polyphia