Breakfast of champions!🥣|BAND-MAID, Choose Me 

Miku actually shows a wider octave range than Saiki in Band-Maid's music, but Saiki has the edge in power. Together they're unstoppable.

Miku can sing both higher and lower harmonies, she just doesn't get enough credit for how amazing her voice actually is because we all know the story of how she stepped aside of being the main vocalist but it's kind of a miss nomer to call her backup. They refer to themselves in Japanese interviews as being a band with twin vocalists. A lot of the time when we are going nuts over Saiki's voice, and she is an awesome singer solo, it's because Miku's voice is there adding a ton of volume and lifting it up. Miku is 100% the support beam of this band in everything she does.

Miku is definitely singing lower than Saiki and also sings higher. (Her intonation is flawless too)

This is the song Saiki performed solo with piano. It shocked all in attendance at the 10th yr anniversary concert in Yokohama. It was a beautiful slow version.Some reactor grumbled that it wasn't great. He didn't get it. It was a gift of trust and effort from Saiki to the fans. Poor bastard didn't understand it was not a performance for him, as a critic/reactor, but for us.

In an unofficial fan listener capacity (rather than reactor), you have to check out Ohrenje's Yokohama Arena "Choose Me" video assembled from 24 fancam shots. It was legit to shoot phone video during that one song and he did an amazing job of cutting together 24 camera POVs. Seeing Kanami, Misa and Saiki stroll around the arena while playing/singing and then seeing Kanami and Misa having to jog trot back to the stage while playing to hit their marks is waaaay cool.

Love Miku's contralto. So warm. 🕊️

KATE MOVIE WATCH PARTY!!!!! Blooming is also in the movie. And yes, Band Maid is in there briefly as themselves.

This song for me contains one of Kanami's best solos.

"Who needs coffee when you have Band Maid?!" - fun line. ... Can I have both?!

No, you are not wrong. Miku is singing a low harmony part. She does this often. At one time I thought this was an effect (a harmonizer or something), but no, it's Miku singing in an extremely low register for a female voice. She has quite a large range.

It’s Power Pop. Easily one of BAND-MAID’s most accessible songs. MINCHO’s solo expresses a sense of optimism and boundless possibilities. The best part of KATE is the two moments in which we hear BAND-MAID, both of which are incidental: once playing in the background during a car chase; and once as they are playing in stage in a club which is the setting for a chase on foot.

One of my favourites from these lovely ladies. The Yokohama performance was brilliant as they walked around the arena.

Hii Princess! Yep, Miku has both a higher and lower singing range than Saiki. But Miku doesn't have the 'power' that Saiki does. Miku's singing is what I call 'sweet'. They compliment each other perfectly. "Kate" features two Band-Maid tracks. "Choose Me" they are playing it on stage during a club scene - yeah they appear in the film playing themselves. Also "Blooming" is played on a car radio during a scene. The director was later interviewed wearing a Band-Maid T-shirt too - he's a fan.

In the PRS Japan interview with Daniela Villarreal, Kanami-san said that she practices for 3.5 hours and composed for 3.5 hours.

Kate is how I found Band-Maid for the first time. It's been an exciting adventure ever since ☺️

You're so right too about them being great role models for women. Ironically, most I fear can't get past the initial impression of subservience, because they're maids. They are an inspiration for anyone, male or female. Especially Miku, because lets face it, she is the poster child of making things happen through pure determination. She inspires me greatly, I know that.

As others have said, the Yokohama concert has two performances of this song. The 24 fancam version where Saiki, Misa & Kanami wander around the crowd during the song. Another great piece of work from Ohrenje. But a most precious performance is Saiki doing a solo piano version. Absolutely stunning. Please take a look at them. Both in one reaction would be brilliant. As to Miku's voice. I think she is classed as a Mezzo Soprano. I can't remember where I read that.

Kate is where I discovered Band-Maid. Kate is a lower budget Girl-version of Taken but in Japan.

They played this during the Yokohama 10th Anniversary and allowed people to video it (the one and only song). I think Ohrenje did a composite of the fan cams he found - yes he did indeed, just found it - check that out. 😃

Band-Maid does a lot of bouncy beats. This bounces higher than most. One of the revolving list that is my favorite Band-Maid song. And there is something in the energy of their songs that makes them sound even better with a thousand people yelling “hey!” in the background.

i think this is where twin tails superbly displayed her vocal prowess by singing in lower octave, in fifth and in chorus.

I don't know enough about music to say for sure, but many Maidiacs have said that Miku does have a bigger range than Saiki. And Saiki has that darker, stronger voice that is needed to properly serve these heavy rock songs. Between the two of them, voila! Perfection, Po!

I do love Kanami’s outro solos. Blooming has probably the ultimate one.

This is the first song I heard from Band Maid. This song turned me to a Maidiac

Kate is a perfectly OK action flick, but having our girls in it definitely elevates it, they look and sound great of course, plus there is a snippet of another song during the car chase, so lots of fun really. Great reaction as usual, enjoy the movie, I would certainly watch a reaction.

Sure, here is a revised version of the text: Others have mentioned the "cameras on" version at Yokohama Arena, but you should check out Saiki's solo version from the same concert. She accompanies herself on piano, which is a first for her in front of an audience. Here, the true emotional impact and nuance of the song come through most clearly. Great reaction to a great song.

Miku's frog voice. Watch Wonderland, you can hear it clearer

I Understand what you say about having such great female role models for yourself and perhaps especially for young women and girls. It's very important and this 60 year old former Marine heartily supports this! And what great role models they are. Not just top notch musicians, but top notch people as well. Many of us OG Maidiacs who have met them can tell you. They are exactly the kind of people you want your heroes and idols to be. Hell, I look up to them! I have such great admiration and respect for these wonderful ladies. After finding them, it didn't take long until they took over the top spot in my favorite bands list. I cannot praise them enough, but I'll keep trying po! LOL!

6:24 this is the face of the Queen who, one day, will rule this sick world! And make it better!

To me this is one of Kanami's most perfectly written song !!!!!!! And if you listen to the MV you will see that they literally don't miss a single beat play it live !!!!! I can't believe you hadn't heard this song yet ......one of my FAV's and it gets better every time I hear it !!!!

You should buy the Yokahama Arena concert, I think you'll believe you've died and gone to heaven. No closed captions but the show is incredible. The second song was Glory and I almost started crying which is really stupid for an older man my age.

We call that Miku's "Froggy" voice. She does it on a few songs but not too often!

"I start to know Kanami's way of writting music" some time later, completly taken by surprise by Kanami's writting lol But more seriously, I like Choose Me for that, it's not a "classic" BM song (if classic BM song mean something), the end take us by surprise because I don't think there is many BM song that are written like that.

Top 5 ❤MAID💙 song.....still. I know they're evolving, and won't go back, but I miss this sound.

This was my first touch to Band-Maid back in days..Rest is history ❤️ Kanami is actually maybe ”non-wildest” in solo parts than usually She is on this song. There are great fanvideos Kanami taking middlespot playin’ this solo

Can't believe Miku & Saiki start dancing together (fire & ice!) and video editor CUTS AWAY errrgghh! Anyway, this song is a work of supreme genius. The more you listen, the more you will understand…

LOL!! Yes, NittPicc, it's a double Mincho solo song. Another reason why this is so great. I like them both, but I do favor the first one. They both fit the song so well. This is one thing Band Maid always does. Whatever they do, they always serve the song. If it makes the song better, that's what they will do. We don't deserve these amazing women, but I sure am glad we have them. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Great reaction and as most of us long term fans, we all know that Miku as a wider range than Saiki, lower and higher, but Saiki has the power an swag. Kate is a crime drama and Band-Maid is in the movie as a band playing in a club during one part of the movie. There is another song, "Blooming" during a car chase.

I used to think I was the only one that heard Miku singing low . There is a video of this song on the Netflix movie Kate. Also an audio version in the TV show Pease Maker.

This is still my all time favourite Band-Maid song. Every time I hear it, my inner metronome involuntarily kicks in. You'll get no complaints from me if you react to the MV. Thanks for the reaction.

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! "Thrill" is another song where you notice Miku using a lower range

Good morning, sunshine. This is a great song to start any day! It's one of those "Okay, I'm instantly happy now" songs.

Yes, strong role models ! They are soo cool !

No truer statement, "Who needs coffee when you have Band-Maid!" Beware of the smirking devil! Another masterpiece!

KONAMI'S COMPOSITIONS ARE SO KINETIC ....RELENTLESS AND THE REST OF THE BAND PRECISELY AKENE ON DRUMS

Oh, and while you're on Orhenje's channel, as a followup to the documentaries, he's done a great video of Miku's Letter she read out during the MC/Omajinai time at Yokohama Arena. Just something that makes them all the more adorable as people.

Here are the two scenes in Kate that feature The Maids. First Choose Me: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RLll4u0pAqg.html and then Blooming: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IoJeXSmIfnk.html

Nice reaction! See you got a nice tan. Both "Choose me" and "Blooming" were added to the soundtrack. Usually an artist is lucky to get 1 song in the movie. They got 2 in the movie! Eddie VH is considered one of her big inspirations when it comes to style. To say it simple: she always knows to pick stuff that would accentuate the songs. Also solos. So when EVH past away, she wrote an emotional message on Twitter. Showing appreciation for the guitar-master.

One of their best songs for me. The studio track really holds up next to the live version on this one. Kanami’s second solo is perfection in that version, especially the part you said was very Van Halen.

Princess NittPicc , I always look forward to your reactions in Patreon and on RU-vid. Of couse, listening to Band-Maid anytime makes my day. Listening to the Maid and your really great analysis and insight into their music makes my day. Damn it, I'm falling even more in love with them every time I hear their music and then you giving me the "why" to love them.

This whole Blu-ray is rediculously awesome.

You made me remember my high school summers attending marching band sessions and one band camp to learn formations and music. I remember thinking that drummers and flutists had great memories since they could not or did not use those flippers that held the music scores while marching during practice. Eventually everyone had to memorize all the marching music.

Aside from the incredible music and playing, the way Miku and Saiki have shorten and twisted her lyrics to fit Kanami's writing is pure genius. The cadence, syncopation and soulful expression, like in Choose Me, is rare and kinda old-school-rock exceptional. It feels a bit like scat and fits perfectly to the vibe of the music - one reason why some of us don't care if we can't understand most the lyrics. Thx, Ms Picc!

I choose Band Maid! For sure!!!

Thanks NittPicc for pausing just the ringt moment at 1:17. Got myself a new desktop wallpaper

I think this is one of the songs they play the most whenever I see a set list this one is usually on there so much energy and has been a in a movie and tv show

In KATE Polonium plays a major plot point in the film. Although the film makers will say they had no idea about MIKU. But to me PO as a big plot point has Miku's finger prints all over it.

Band Maid🎀 AND coffee, now if that doesn't get you going , nothing will! 😸drink up!

There's a low harmony on the backing track. I'm not sure who sings it, but I don't think the low part is live. The reason I'm sure of this is because they aborted Choose Me at their February 11th, 2021 livestream and the backing track continued after they stopped playing, and the low part can be clearly heard. I guess they were hearing multiple copies or something in their in-ear monitors. The outtake was left out of the video release obviously, but they put the whole incident on Band-Maid Prime because it's all pretty funny. The video is called "Super DARADARA Time (Super Lazy Time)" for anyone who wants to look it up on Prime. It took 11 minutes to resume the show, so they entertained the viewers and themselves.

I believe "OOParts" also has two solos, one of them the outre.

Yes, Miku sings lower than Saiki. And higher too. Miku had a wider range but doesn’t have Saiki’s power.

Supposedly, Saiki's favorite song to sing. I group this song with Puzzle, and Secret My Lips. I imagine Kanami is doing variations on a theme of troubled love, and Miku responding with these lyric sets.

I love these these girls I wish they would come to America 🤘💥💥🤘

Choose me is one of the few songs i can totally keep on listening to the studio version. Its just simple but has all the good ingredients. Someone please warn her that there's a piano version of it😂😂😂

This song is also in the soundtrack to Peacemaker, directed by James Gunn.

Thanks, Nittpicc! Your students are lucky to have such a knowledgeable and discerning person as a teacher & role model. Nice for us too, since you are always able to picc :) out the melodies, counter-melodies, harmonic lines, and overall structure of a song.

Nitt, I love your reviews! Your backround gives you such insight into things mortals don't normally know about and you always add interesting info to each song, thank you! I've only been a maidiac for about 18 months but this is the first song that became an earworm for me. Great song in every way and thanks for highlighting it!

No better role models than BAND-MAID. They serve, but are never subservient. Yes, they are in Kate. They play the band in the club, and they're on the car radio. Yes, Miku can sing with quite a range. That note in 'Sayonakidori' she was afraid she could not hit, but Kanami knew it was in her range, and she pulled it off beautifully..

Hey - Miku as a singer has a wider vocal range than Saiki - However she does not have the power of Saiki's voice....It was the reason why Miku stepped back from being the lead singer for the band and selected Saiki to replace her......Thanks for the reaction - love your videos....Thanks! Peace & Respect from Canada!

My favorite Sunday activity!

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃🤙🏽This was the closing song at the LA show in 2018. I really felt that Saiki was singing to us ❤You will like the movie Kate even if you never heard of Band-Maid

Yay 2 Kanami solos 🤘🏻

You should watch the Yokohama version of this, so cool watching them stroll around the arena catwalk and singing

Good job NittPicc!. Yes, you hear well. Miku can sing lower or higher than Saiki. This pigeon is a prodigy.

if only for a genius songwriter channeling her inner larry carlton for an intro, i would highly suggest another version of this song courtesy of their london gig pre-pandemic. it's a footage from 2018, during their wd promotional tour. but am not singling mincho-zilla out in that version. the rest of the ensemble created an intro that, in my book, is one of the coolest song intros ever played. damn intro beat, damn in-the- pocket bass, damn whole note chords.

Miku says the lyrics are written in the perspective of an immature young girl who wants a certain guy real bad but doesn't know how to express it right

Fun reaction as always. Band Maid is the best part of the Kate movie. The scene with them playing Choose Me is cool. But there is also another Band Maid song during a car chase - check it out!!

Chose a good one!

Teach your band class members a ❤BAND-MAID💙 song and put it up on YT.🤘😆🤘

There is a video from the November 2023 Yokohama 10th Anniversary concert where Saiki sings an unplugged version of Choose Me while playing the piano. No other instruments. Do check it out.

I watched 'Kate' specifically because Band Maid was in it, and was pleasantly surprised that 2 of their songs were featured, with 'Choose Me' being in a live concert setting. (Also pleasantly surprised when the scene moved out of the club but the entire remainder of the song was used as the background music. The music fit the scene perfectly, so it kind of made a seamless transition from one scene to the next.) As for Kate, be warned that the body count is pretty high. I thought the strength of the movie was in the various relationships between several characters. They were atypical but engaging. I like movies with pyrotechnics and cool physical acting, but if a connection isn't made on a human to human level, it just an exercise in stunt work. I've heard mixed revues on the movie, and honestly, the story could have been kind of crappy and I still would have liked seeing Band Maid in it, but on almost every level, the movie was well done, and worth watching. Just remember about the body count.....for the more sensitive viewers.

Thank you ❤. I prefer the live versions of songs 🤘

Welcome Home Princess NittPicc! I hope you are having a wonderful day. What's better than a Kanami solo? How about two Kanami solos? If you decide to watch "Kate" you will get a nice surprise, our favorite Maids have two songs in the movie, and they did show the Maids performing "Choose Me." You have already reacted to the other song, but I'm not going to tell you what it is. Please take care and I hope you have an amazing week. As always, I look forward to the next Band Maid Sunday so I can pick on you again.

“Listen to me hey boy.” This is what I do every day. 😆I love this song. Hey NittPicc, a guy, Kenji Onoda, made a compilation video with all the new Band-Maid intros and interludes. You'll like it, I'm sure. Thanks.

I have only two shades: pale or red. So not a fan of tanning 😉 BTW - in case you missed it, the Band Maid/The Warning collab drops tomorrow at 11am (eastern) 😊

Blooming has the outro solo too. i think thats the only other song with two solos, but i am happy to be wrong :)

1:17 from the drumbeat into that HEAVY BASS! The bass is the foundation for this song!

NITTPICC, BAND-MAID & beer on a Sunday, what a great weekend.😁

Excellent choice ;) Pretty easy when it says 'Choose me' ;) hehe - I still need coffee, though ;)

いつもバンドメイドをチョイスしてくれてありがとう！新しいMVが発表されたよ！メンバーみんな楽しそうにプレイしてるから、また見てみて！

from the start you just know this is live. then it progresses and its all live. i used to think that maximum the hormone "alien" was my 9 red bulls to wake me up. two solos is blooming

This song is also in Peacemaker. Not sure if James Gunn himself added it but I'd like to think so.

Choose Me is one of my favorite songs by Band Maid, but the lyrics hit me the hardest, they are just so perfect for the tenor of the story in the song. And they bring out, to me, the strong but still soft nature of the character in the song. I hope that doesn't sound too dumb, I just couldn't put the words together properly. When you hear lyrics from popular music today here there's no beauty in them. Another good example is Yuko Suzuhana from Wagakki Band. She writes some magnificent lyrics, as do Machiya and Asa from WGB. There's a classiness that's missing in our popular music today. Two of their shows I was at I was right in front of Kanami and got to hear her playing up close and it's really amazing. I think that some of their best live videos come from the Shibuya Line Cube 2020 shows just before everything shut down.

I love the songs where Mincho solos through the outro. "Kate"? Ramona Flowers goes all John Wick... in Tokyo. Thanks for the reaction! Many versions of "Choose Me" during their tours. Notable fancams. London 2018 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_vFuQ2xQkQ4.html&t Hamburg 2019 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iKlNuvQNVEs.html Zepp Tokyo ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LiBFCpqWPdI.html

This was one of my early favorites. It was stuck in my head for 2 weeks

Cualquier canción de BAND-MAID podría ser la mejor canción que hayas escuchado en tu vida. Tomátelo cómo te de la gana, pero es así. No BAND-MAID, no Life ¡¡¡¡¡ BANDMAIDHEAD !!!!!

Another strong role model is cellist Tina Guo. Struggling, spent her meager savings on the Queen Bee MV which got her noticed (metal Rimsky Korsakov!) and now works frequently with Hans Zimmer -- yeah that one. Unabashedly honest and transparent about some important factors for a woman to be successful in the industry. She continues with metal cello, sometimes at Waken, often ear- and eye-popping covers of movie themes. Guest performed at some of the Battlestar Galactica Orchestra shows, and her version if its Passacaglia is by far my favorite.

Where stopped it at 1:17 of the video - showing Saiki looking powerful - would make a great poster!

Now these Solos and Saiki's Voice will be stuck in my sub'conscience another week!!! WOOO HOOO!!! Lucky Meeeee!! 🤘😍🤘🤩🤘

PLEASE, have a go with the piano version with saiki LIVE