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Hey guys, in this reaction video I take another look at the Band, Band-Maid. I am reacting to the song freedom live. I will give you my perspective as a musician, a drummer, a drum teacher, and a music lover.
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@abuec 3 года назад

happiest drummer in the world

@danielreed5239 3 года назад

Yoyoka Soma and Murata Tamu drum happy too!

@vipulchavan1320 3 года назад

Indeed

@kodeemav3371 3 года назад

Forrest Rice from the band Covet.. now that's a happy drummer 😀

@ikkikuromegane49 3 года назад

happiest band in the world

@bohicagaming4462 2 года назад

My 3 year old has that same grin when he sneaks into his brothers room to hop on the drums and I hope like Akane he never loses it.

@ranger_a6953 3 года назад

He's already got the Band-Maid grin :D

@SocialNetwooky 3 года назад

to be honest, it's REALLY hard not to smile stupidly while watching this particular clip :) I think the most consistent reaction to it is "they all look like they are happy and having insane fun"

@ranger_a6953 3 года назад

@@SocialNetwooky Well, it's any clip for me, frankly, but this one is special even for them.

@patron40silver 3 года назад

I've had that same grin for over 3 years.

@Slippy6582 3 года назад

@@ranger_a6953 It is special... It´s their own FAVORITE song to perform on stage...

@Kevin6059 3 года назад

Yeah, it's pretty impossible not to grin your ass off when they are having so much fun up there!

@AMetalheadsPerspective 3 года назад

Gotta keep band maid live on a regular rotation, they will keep impressing you

@mogaman28 3 года назад

13:17 top right corner. You can see a camera that Akane uses to record herself so she can look for errors and check up on her form.

@Muzicman-ut3jr 3 года назад

That transition from drum solo to guitar solo is epic! Notice at the end of Akane’s solo the music starts up! They realized she wasn’t done until Kanami turned to her and signal her with a few notes on her guitar, this time is was Kanami who singled the transition to her solo! Great job by Band-Maid!

@tombworld9012 3 года назад

Akane is in charge of their backing tracks, which they use on some of their live songs...that's what the device was to her left. It's most obvious when they have synth tracks, but they also use one for a third guitar part in Onset. This obviously requires the use of click tracks, too.

@tommcfall1274 3 года назад

Yup, Akane is a multi tasker supreme

@PaleHorseShabuShabu 3 года назад

I KNEW THERE WAS A THIRD GUITAR PART IN ONSET!

@WillVafuth 2 года назад

Akane is in charge of EVERYTHING... rehearsal schedule, meetings set list, timing, etc.... She is the band's leader

@tombworld9012 2 года назад

@@WillVafuth They stopped having the position of 'band leader' years ago.

@ricksgamemisc10 3 года назад

One of the best transitions ever - that drum to guitar solo.

@TheUbik01 2 года назад

Yes, that was a work of art, for sure. The transitional riff, and the smooth transition to the solo. Masterwork. Damn, they are good!

@cembor 3 года назад

Great breakdown! Thank you! Couple of things: Yes, Band-Maid plays to a click track, big reason why they play so tight and in the pocket live. Akane does use a Roland emulator for triggering various fill sounds. Yes, several songs of synth and other background parts to them. She has even done a demo video for Roland. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a9B5b_FqsC4.html She does indeed use a double pedal and has recently improved it even more on the new album Unseen World by playing around with the weight placement and stroke length to increase her speed. She's now able to hit 220bpm on the new song Black Hole. All members use in-ear monitors with the 4 principles now being wireless as of 2018. This song, "Freedom" has been Band-Maid's standard, if you will. Their declarative song and one that they all just have fun playing (as the video shows). I have feeling this song has now been replaced as their standard by Manners. Same emotive feeling but with an updated sound and lyrics to represent where they are now, and rightfully so. MISA is playing a Black Smoker custom signature MISA Bordeaux SG jazz bass. This was a new bass for her at the time of this okyu-ji. She is endorsed by Black Smoker Custom with a couple of MISA signature models. (Yes, MISA's name is stylized in all caps as that is how she wants to be known) She is arguably one of the top rock bassists playing currently, absolutely amazing talent. Anywho... thanks for a great breakdown!

@RolandTumble23 3 года назад

I've elsewhere seen that written as Black Cloud (rather than Black Smoker). I suspect it's something Japanese that can be translated either way....

@cembor 3 года назад

@@RolandTumble23 you're correct. I misspoke. Black Cloud is the maker and Black Smoker is model. :)

@mr559 3 года назад

Yep. Freedom and Alone is always on the setlist.

@WillVafuth 2 года назад

MISA's brand of bass is Black Cloud not Black Smoker.....

@wepprop 3 года назад

Regarding Saiki, she's a bit of a contradiction. During interviews, she's very reserved, almost seeming sullen at times. Yet, when she's on stage, she's in charge of the whole building.

@triquivijate 3 года назад

Saiki - 'The Queen of Maids!' - There are a few interviews and behind-the scenes where they are all messing about. When Saiki gets the giggles at times, and the others wind her up, but she's kinda shy and reserved in interviews, true. But she knows how to pick up the crowd and oh man can she sing! - To think that Miku chose her then put her through so many vocal gymnastics to get the songs just-so. - And there's so much competition to be the best member of the band, making it such a great team-effort.

@frantaf 3 года назад

Same as MISA. Its up to interviewer to make them feel comfortable and dont start with questions about maid costumes and that Po thing.

@ricksgamemisc10 3 года назад

Exactly. I don't think I've seen a bigger difference in anyone then Saiki On vs Off stage. Off stage, very quiet and reserved. Speaks in very low tones. On stage = Queen of the entire venue. Kanami is also similar.

@ThisIsMalarky 3 года назад

from what i've seen thats accurate for Saiki, Kanami and Misa who just turn into rock goddesses onstage. Miku and Akane are pretty outgoing on/offstage. also glad to see how well they get along when theyre not performing, they constantly joke around on instagram and twitter

@gabrielszarose5640 3 года назад

Reserved aggression.

@jannashesgbcnemophilafan4317 3 года назад

Try Onset, an insrrumental, the musicianship really shines. Puzzle, where they open with synth. Jimmy Page caught them live in Tokyo, went backstage with them, did photo with Akane, calling her basically the new John Bonham. Tamu of Nemophila an incredible drummer, songs like Raitei.

@aridubrinsky148 3 года назад

i recommend checking out nemophila too! their drummer is indeed amazing

@timgove5337 3 года назад

Agreed, Nemophila, incl drummer Tama Murata (aka MurataTamu). MV Raitei (Thunder) is pretty representative of their harder stuff (Japanese bands' styles can vary far wider than most western-branded bands...) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lh-dVLKP314.html A fun reaction (following Japanese female drummers) could be watching Deep Purple's Ian Paice himself react to Yoyoka's drum cover of DP's song "Burn" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0RyJKiollcA.html

@xxxxyz1574 3 года назад

"Jimmy Page (...) calling her basically the new John Bonham." Why do people still spread this? It's nothing but a rumour and not very likely.

@timgove5337 3 года назад

@@xxxxyz1574 He requested to meet her, at an awards show where he could have hung out with plenty of talent, he chose her, there’s a pic. (“Next Bonham” does seem a stretch)

@JannAsheNemophilaFan 3 года назад

Yes Page called her energy like Bonham. Just search ,page meeting Akane hirose. It’s not letting me post links.

@unclespooky 3 года назад

And they always leave you smiling.

@silentwood207 3 года назад

If you watch the music video for "Rinne" (reincarnation) you will see Akane pound the double kick right at the beginning of the video. Hard rocking song

@gabrielszarose5640 3 года назад

Akane challenged herself on the speed factor in Rhine, clocked it beyond successfully with her expectations, she likes to race.

@tonygriffin_ 3 года назад

THE best live Rock band on Earth - and they have more fun while slamming out Rock than any other band. Jimmy Page went backstage to get a selfie with Akane and tell her how good the band was, which, as someone who saw Bonham play with Zeppelin back in 1979, I can attest is quite a compliment. Band-Maid and Babymetal are the most refreshing acts in the Rock and Metal world.

@blackmagick77 Год назад

Had to look it up, its legit. Thats so cool!

@tommyvercetti4040 3 года назад

They indeed use a click track for live gigs, except for MISA, the bass player. According to Kanami (lead guitarist) she doesn't need it because her sense of rythm is perfect. Other great live performances are Onset (instrumental), Domination, Real Existence and Play. You really can't go wrong.

@MoonmanRedux 3 года назад

She also - according to Kanami - has perfect pitch, so she's pretty much a musical phenomenon.

@ANDOR- 3 года назад

I read somewhere that this is one of the reasons why she's always playing barefoot, to feel the vibrations of the music on stage. But I don't have an official source for that.

@philipcable7518 2 года назад

@@ANDOR- correct MISA feels her way through the music she connects the drive of Akane's kick and snare to the melody of Saiki and Miku's vocals. She basically plays both octaves and sometimes chords in between. Akane is the atomic clock her timing and ability to adlib whilst remaining in the pocket is uncanny.

@xc13z829 2 года назад

Onset is brilliant. I would love to hear more songs where Misa gets to show off her talent. She is a phenom.

@Slippy6582 3 года назад

This is a Win-Win situation! You are enjoying them SO MUCH and the viewers can learn a lot from your videos... Really nice! You had a poll on your channel last time, i think a lot of ppl said: Akane is the best drummer right now, i also said: After John Bonham she is the drummer that impressed me the most of all bands i´ve heard so far. And what it makes even more enjoyable is her smile, she is FOR SURE the happiest drummer on earth! Greetings from Germany and this band is just making everyone smile and it´s always a great time, i won´t miss them in my life, especially right now with this COVID ruining the interaction with other ppl and sitting home alone most of the time!

@T3NUD1N 3 года назад

They have some sound effects in various songs. But I'm convinced the primary job of the soundboard thing is to screw with Miku.

@cuffzter 3 года назад

Yea, I have the concert on Blu-ray as well. Poor pigeon.

@stevehall5128 3 года назад

Wait, did I miss something? I may vaguely recall something about an out-of-place backing track...

@ranger_a6953 3 года назад

@@stevehall5128 In Miku's latest magic time, Akane and Misa (I think?) appear behind Miku to mess with her show, hitting the drum pads so they emit male voices etc.. Semi-staged of course, but fun anyway.

@stevehall5128 3 года назад

@@ranger_a6953 Thanks, I remember now!

@falconsooner 3 года назад

That was really good. I have heard other knowledgeable reactors comment about her timing. Several live videos worth reacting to. Play Live is driven by bass and drums. Wonderland Live is a jazzy rock ballad if you want to see something different. Onset Live is an instrumental. Domination Live is another classic style hard rock song with a mini solo. Of the MVs...Manners is one of the newer ones and is a bluesy hard rock song with slower tempo. Akane said it was one of her more challenging songs. Blooming has some great drumming and Rinne has a fast BPM and it shows her using the double pedal (albeit briefly). Really enjoying your reactions!

@MrDzala 3 года назад

Love your breakdown! Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their songs. Domination live from the same concert is a banger, but are all their other songs. Akane comes up with something interesting in all of their songs.

@sterketjerke 3 года назад

There is also a very tiny little drummer in Lovebites who will blow you away: Haruna!

@jscam4387 3 года назад

Absolutely agree - Haruna rocks her Pearls 🤘

@EbefrenRevo 3 года назад

Yes she is fast, but Akane is way more technical.

@jscam4387 3 года назад

@@EbefrenRevo Let's see what Mike's evaluation is after he has heard her a few times. I like them both very much.

@justinlikesme19 3 года назад

@@EbefrenRevo I preferred technical over speed.. majority drummer can do speed but being technical i dont think so

@gabrielszarose5640 3 года назад

Agree she's also a mindblower alright with her star symbol.

@lopezbruno3074 3 года назад

I'm so waiting for this one

@falconsooner 3 года назад

Me too!

@keithvincent4 3 года назад

Me too.

@kokotv_tv 3 года назад

Ditto 🤩🤩🤩

@waynetubr 3 года назад

Welcome to the rabbit hole of BandMaid. Now that your hooked will spend hours listening to this fantastic band.

@UsedByMyOwn 3 года назад

some call it as a "pigeon hole" though, LoL \m/

@knightofthefivemaids 3 года назад

Yes baby metal has their foxhole, band maid has their pigeon hole because miku kobata means small pigeon . Long Live the PO !

@xagorvangard 3 года назад

Tears of joy! Great reaction. The excitement and genuine appreciation is so evident. Epic drum solo. The transition to guitar solo was smooth as well.

@JannAsheNemophilaFan 3 года назад

Band Maid are incredible. Akane, and Tamu in Nemophila, are my favorite drummers now. Right there with Bonham and Michael Derossier of Heart, even the great Buddy Rich. Doing so much on smaller kits. And I love Kanami, such an incredible guitarist and composer.

@ChrisPage68 3 года назад

You forgot Akane's friend Haruna, who drums for Lovebites.

@bl0eb3ar 3 года назад

Glad you did a reaction to this :)

@maurograziati5769 3 года назад

Band maid enjoy play live...smile in your face is crazy....one best rock band in the universe

@NEdrumsUK 3 года назад

Guys please can I share this awesome guy he puts a lot of effort and I wish he has loads more people enjoying his content to

@PaulEngineer 3 года назад

Since your reactions, I've re-watched some older performances with renewed interest - catching glimpses of pedals, listening for triplets, punk versus disco pattern switches. New world for a non-drummer! Many thanks.

@tanitatt 3 года назад

Always cool to hear technical breakdowns explaining why I like something ....

@UsedByMyOwn 3 года назад

If you're wondering about Akane's set, check these out: - equipboard.com/pros/akane-hirose - drumsmagazine.jp/player/kit-akane/

@gzignl 3 года назад

👆🏻

@1957akash 3 года назад

FYI, Akane's drumset is: TAMA Star Bubinga 10x7, 12x8, 16x16, 22x16 (customed colour - Asuka's red from anime "Evangelion") Snare: Ludwig Black Beauty 14x5 Pedals: DW9002 K Zildjian Hihats 14 K Custom Hybrid Ride 20 A Custom Projection Crash 18 S Trash Crash 18 A Zildjian Heavy UltraHammered China 19 She used 4 pieces set before she added the second tom in 2016. (from "BAND-MAID - The Day Before World Domination" ISBN978-4-401-64722-4)

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

Thank you

@1972cd 3 года назад

I would suggest Blooming (MV), Play (Live), Rinne (MV), Onset (Live Instruemntal). I have been really enjoying your reactions and will be watching more.

@falconsooner 3 года назад

I just typed a comment suggesting many of the same ones

@2abug 3 года назад

Also "Wonderland" live has great drumming. And in the MV of "without holding back" you can see Akane's double pedals but the video is only in the DVD/Blu-ray

@falconsooner 3 года назад

@@paulwilson7989 Yep...agree about Rinne Mv

@1972cd 3 года назад

@@falconsooner yep, I made a booboo, corrected it. Definitely the MV

@falconsooner 3 года назад

@@1972cd We will let it slide this time:)

@opie8989 3 года назад

Rinne (official music video) shows a little bit of Akane's footwork at the beginning.

@melocitysolo9574 3 года назад

Thank you for a detailed, interesting and fun, excellent analysis. Right now, the reaction of Band-Maid has been uploaded a lot, but your video is the best :) I have never seen a drummer playing happily like Akane.

@AMetalheadsPerspective 3 года назад

Killed it man. Got a new subscriber! Freedom is impressive because of the solo sure, but I promise you will find her amazing talent in every song they do specifically the live ones... along with the entire band are all musically talented. You only scratched the surface on Band Maid! Keep them coming!

@jonasw3945 3 года назад

I'm glad you'r enjoying them, their live performances are really good.

@DrumAttic 3 года назад

I would give it multiple thumbs up if I could! Love your reactions and this song is killer! Love it!

@waynebenedict5785 3 года назад

I knew as a drummer you totally enjoy this! Yes, Akane does use a double pedal. Misa, btw, uses Black Cloud Custom bass guitars, this one is from the Private Reserve line. Yes, more Band Maid, Please!

@PaulEngineer 3 года назад

Mike, you have quickly become one of my favourite reactors to one of my favourite bands. Love the technical detail mixed with expression of enjoyment. This sort of reaction is the closest thing to re-living (vicariously) the watching of a performance for the first time. Enjoy the rest of the ride - Band Maid and other great Japanese bands.

@user-mt7xi2oi3v 3 года назад

"FREEDOM" It's a good selection👍 Queen(SAIKI) shouts, Pigeon(MIKU) jumps, Princess(KANAMI) "Awakening", Drinker(MISA) dance, Gorilla(AKANE) runs wild❗️ BAND-MAID is the best concert❤️

@phaeron 3 года назад

Not only the best (imo), but probably the happiest drummer out there! At least I've never seen anyone laugh so much for the entire duration of a concert. And that is highly infectious! 🤭

@maurormatos 3 года назад

Dude I learned more about drums with your reactions than most reactors, had to subscribe!

@TheChampOfMedium 3 года назад

I like this guy

@ganzrawr5334 3 года назад

Out of the many many "drum teacher" or "musician reacts" videos there are for Band Maid, you sir actually are giving thoughtful feedback all around. Much appreciated.

@KooKoo-yf8uc 3 года назад

It was soooo FAN😝Arigato SENSEI!(teacher)🙏

@ShikataGaNai100 3 года назад

Akane had not used a double pedal until Kanami suggested it. Akane Hirose is the John Bonham of J-Girl drummers; Rina Suzuki (SCANDAL), who had never played drums prior to joining SCANDAL at 15, is the Ringo Starr with her consistent heavy beats; and Senri Kawaguchi is the spirit of Buddy Rich reincarnate...jazz drummer supreme. All three are noted not only for their abilities, but for their near constant smiling while playing. Stratus (Billy Cobham cover - live) - Senri Kawaguchi ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xwyJXn7Iv6c.html Shunkan Sentimental (live) - SCANDAL ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BMX7egYOoIY.html

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

Thank you!

@Running-withscissors 3 года назад

Awesome to see you having a blast on this one Mike. You can be pretty serious and critical, so seeing you getting as excited as other musicians to this band is really refreshing ;) I have no idea what to recommend honestly other than perhaps stick with a few live tracks to see the transitions or maybe MV then live to see how they change up the tracks for live. Any which way, look forward to seeing more of this band on your channel.

@chrisegbertky 3 года назад

Thank you!! Ultra plus!

@triquivijate 3 года назад

Love your enthusiasm and insights, Mike. - Just helps me appreciate Band Maid even more. There's around 100 of their songs, and lots of MVs and live performances - so you're just about to take the red pill and fall down the most wondrous musical rabbit hole. You should also check out the Wagakki band. They run with two drummers most of the time - A more traditional kit, + Taiko drums. Their live perfomances give you the best flavour. - Cheers. +1 happy subscriber!

@Mikupigeon 3 года назад

This song is an old one which is not written by them by somehow they loved performing this in live gig. For groovy stuffs, new song Manners or older one Bubble For traditional Japanese vibe, Gion Cho ( they dressed as Geisha apprentices) These are good choices for future reactions.

@RafaelToledoM 3 года назад

Bubble..!! yes!

@michaelpalmer3717 3 года назад

Among all the other great things about Band Maid live is their expressions of shere joy. I cannot remember any band that smiled so much and looked if they were enjoying every moment. Kanami has the lovliest smile even when she is rocking hard. Bless them all.

@Marco-nu6dg 3 года назад

Band-Maid - Domnation live has also a drumsolo, and the instrumental track "Onset live" is also worth listening.

@66catamaran 3 года назад

Great job. I really enjoyed your comments and insight regarding my favorite Band Maid song. Thank you.

@75jvs 3 года назад

Yes, that smile, from all of them, you can't help but start smiling as well!

@Kevin6059 3 года назад

SO much fun!!

@sheldoncooper8199 3 года назад

I rhink a new Band Maid Fan was born from this video.

@adamhastings750 3 года назад

fun fact when they gather around Akane they are usually making faces at her to try and get her to mess up, that they do this at live shows shows how much they trust her, and that they have real fun playing together.

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

😂

@Carrera26 3 года назад

I'd been thinking I wanted to start drumming for years, but it was that moment, seeing the joy on Akane's face during her solo clinched it. Got myself my first kit days after seeing this and have been having so much fun.

@ikuuuuuuuuuu 3 года назад

You need to listen to their new song called Black-Hole, its on their spotify. Akane-47 going rampage on that song! Its a must!

@avader5 3 года назад

In 2016, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin caught a performance of Band-Maid in Tokyo and asked for a photo-op with their drummer, Akane Hirose. Reportedly he told her that she was like a reincarnation of John Bonham. For those who don't know, BAND-MAID played in the Classic Rock Awards 2016 and received the Japan Next Generation prize. After the show Jimmy Page, asked Akane for a photo.

@akinishi2490 3 года назад

AKANEに注目してくれてありがとうございます。ドラムについての詳しい解説も嬉しいです。

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

どういたしまして

@709mash Год назад

I'm VERY new to this band, but they legitimately SHRED! I'm hooked!

@gabrielszarose5640 3 года назад

You can tell the Maids really like this song, by the way they open up lividly, the lead vocal climb in the lines sends shivers.

@gwaptiva 3 года назад

Love how she phrases her solo. It's not what you hear so often a wall of asmanynotesasyoucanfitintotime but a wee bit of a story. Very nice

@scouser052 3 года назад

You mentioned MISA using a pick, if you watch in some videos you'll see her switch from pick to slap and back to pick flawlessly

@Dave_McKee 3 года назад

Just a FYI Misa plays a Custom Made Black Cloud Bass " Black Smoke" she had them make for her, it looks like a Epiphone SG but its not. She has one that is orange that really looks like a SG but again it is a Bass she had Black Cloud custom make for her.

@MrSoundMaxx 3 года назад

The complete concert video shows a number of drum breaks just before the guitar solo. They have really come a long way since I first saw them 6 years ago. I am glad to see it when people really do get it when they see it.

@cgomes1607 2 года назад

I enjoy this band sooo much. Their individual technique, music compositions, stage presence, each of them sooo beautiful... and those smiles? I love those smiles. Nice reaction. Thx

@miqoto 3 года назад

the drum solo part was for the live version only, its not in the regular track. ;) to answer your question, yes she uses a double bass pedal in her gear.

@me262talon2 3 года назад

Thanks Mike!

@strumski7228 3 года назад

Great reaction/review Mike, really interesting to hear your take on it. Looks like you enjoyed it as much as I did, a gifted drummer indeed.

@mintomacco 3 года назад

Freedom is always such a fun song/performance. 👏🤗🖤

@sobabruddah7576 3 года назад

Enjoyed the reaction!!! Akane does use Dw 9000 double bass pedals. I remember reading a comment she started using that Zildjian "S" trash fx because the short sustain didn't wash out the vocals. She would hit that on the melodies and her crash for the choruses, but she seems to be using it for everything now!!! Her single stroke rolls are just super clean and even(I wish mine were at least half as good, lol).👍👍🤘🤘🤘

@GaryHolloway-810 3 года назад

Anyone who puts the time & effort into learning a instrument is good by me :)

@sobabruddah7576 3 года назад

@@GaryHolloway-810 🤘🤘🤘

@jjohn464 3 года назад

Great video Mike. A 30+ year musician here and totally fell down the Band Maid rabbit hole. Another good live video to react to is Onset. They do a 5/4 time sig bridge which is really cool.

@iQiLefty 3 года назад

Wow! One of the better Band-Maid reactions I've seen! Thank you for the detailed explanation of the drum stuff thingy which I appreciate! Subscribing.. love more Band-Maid reactions. Any song is good, especially live

@yaxiongzhang5031 3 года назад

I am a bass player who knows a bit about playing drums. But your analysis gives me more knowledge about details of what a drum player doing.

@DaveSteele07 3 года назад

Two bands that really got me over the last few years were Band Maid and Jinjer!!

@RA57727 3 года назад

As most of us, Band-Maid fans, are already in love with this group of remarkable musicians and their music. Your analysis of Akane’s drumming just adds understanding to our appreciation. As others have suggested Renne (the video instead of the live performance) and Manners from their current release are some excellent pieces of music to examine. Enjoy - looking forward to your next analysis.

@MickLoud999 2 года назад

I have been into guitar gear since I was a kid. I'm about to purchase a Zemaitis guitar but they are hard to find in British Columbia. I will purchase one from their website this week. Miku has been using them for years. I am mentioning this as many reaction vids comment on their gear but rarely mention Miku's guitars. In this video she is using her "Aces and Eights" guitar which has become quite rare to obtain. I have been looking for one for ages and have been unlucky thus far. Anyways she has been using Zemaitis and has about 7-8 different models. In 2021 they issued the "Flappy Pigeon" which is an homage to Miku!

@moriganbecks4811 3 года назад

Saw them live in NYC and after she did her regular solo the rest of the band had her do a encore solo. It was awesome.

@leonline3424 3 года назад

Nice reaction & breakdown, she plays double bass drum. The nice thing about this performance is the total fun & big smiling going on, it's so fresh to see talented people smile and enjoy being together. Live is the way to go , may i suggest the live of DOMINATION and PLAY? Also you might want to check some of the Instrumental vids for indepth reviewing.

@jimmoriarty8235 3 года назад

What can i say??? Great reaction as always sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jmitch623 Год назад

Been a Maidiac for many years. These ladies rock.

@WayneNowacki 2 года назад

As a 4 day old Band-Maid addict, it's refreshing to hear commentators just as aghast as I was when I first heard them play. Who knew the innocent looking gals would kick us listeners in the face the wait they do so skillfully... and I've never enjoyed the abuse so sweetly as I do!

@saldiven2009 3 года назад

Akane does use in-ear monitors. I remember her tweeting about being fitted for them a few years ago. Also, a few years ago, I remember her saying something about being a little intimidated by doing a drum solo.

@joki5346 3 года назад

Yes, we all had the same impression, but in Bochum we were shouting and hoping...and Akane fulfilled our dreams and made a spontanuous solo, as to be seen on some videos. This also may have encouraged her to do more solos during the okyu-ji.

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

Thanks, I figured she did, but was not sure. You have cleared it up!

@mr559 3 года назад

Listen to "Alone." As that was one of their first original song that was approved to be put on an album. It's always a song they play in their set because it's special for that reason.

@ravenhull 3 года назад

During the concert this was in (available on Blu-Ray), during Miku’s “magic time”, Akane and Misa come out and mess with the panel to Akane’s side, and it was doing things like little canned voice clips and such. (Magic Tine is a quasi intermission where Miku talks to the audience while the rest get a 5-10 minute break.)

@zer0tzer0 3 года назад

That's her Black Cloud MISA Signature Private Reserve "Precision SG Bass".

@Come_on_Eileen 3 года назад

日本国内ではあまり知られてないけど海外で評価が上がってるのがすごい嬉しい。これを機にもっと他の日本の曲も人気が出て欲しいなぁ。

@user-vy8dq8tr6x 3 года назад

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@pdwilsen 3 года назад

A happy spin off from being obsessed with BAND-MAID was the discovery of another killer Japanese band, Sokoninaru, whose drummer is an absolute monster. Technically a support player, Shiyu, has played on their last few records and most recent videos. The drum play-through of the song "kyokugen ha setsuna" is a joy to watch - check it out!

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

Will do! Thanks Paul

@ontaka5997 3 года назад

Here is detailed information about Akane's Drum kit in 2020: 【Drum Kit】 TAMA STAR Bubinga 22"×16"BD、10"×7"TT、12"×8"TT、16"×16"FT 【Snare Drum】LUDWIG Black Beauty 14"×5" 【Cymbals】（L→R）ZILDJIAN 14" K Bottom HiHat（Top）＋14" K Top HiHat（Bottom）、 18" A Custom Projection Crash、 20" K Custom Hybrid Ride、 18" S Trash Crash、 19" A Ultrahammered China For bass drum pedals she uses DW-9002 (double pedal), but the drive shaft (joint rod) has been replaced with a Pearl Z-link Universal Joint. You can find the photo of her kit and the source of the above information at this link (the homepage is in Japanese): drumsmagazine.jp/player/kit-akane/ note: there are 3 photos of the drum kit and you can view them by clicking one of the "3 small dots" below the default photo. Note: I am not a drummer, so I won't be able to explain the finer details accurately.

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

Thank you for Sharing

@Yotanou 3 года назад

Such a great breakdown and analysis ! Loved your reaction, Thx!

@philipebbrell2793 3 года назад

The Japanese Sound engineers are very good. This was part of a DVD, this was close to the end.

@guyfrattallone6029 2 года назад

Band maid are all-stars at every position! Awesome!

@cygnetseven 3 года назад

I've heard that everyone plays with a click except for MISA, the bass player. The loop was actually used once as a prank on Miku, the rhythm guitarist during one of her speaking moments. Akane recorded her speaking and started playing it back at her while she was trying to get the audience to repeat what she said. As far as recommendations, Domination and Onset have quite nice drum parts. Thanks for the insight.

@zelbinian 3 года назад

If you're interested in hearing even more versatility from Akane, highly recommend their official live video for Wonderland. She doesn't do a solo or anything obviously crazy, but she keeps making subtle shifts throughout the song to keep things interesting and fresh. Plus some really creative high hat fills. You'll love it.

@ontaka5997 3 года назад

10:35 This is an electronic pad ...... it can be used for a lot of different things. One thing she did use these pads at this concert is for a "Prank" on the rhythm guitar/ backing vocal Miku. In the middle of a show, Miku always does a "Magic Spell Time" ( A Japanese Maid Cafee gimmick), and the rest of the band goes off stage and take a rest. What Akane and Misa the bassist did was, they sneaked up to the drum set and hit the pads, triggering sampled voices of Miku, interrupting Miku's talk with the audience. They certainly got a big laugh from the audience.

@MikeLevitsky 3 года назад

Sounds like they like to have fun

@kaazan1 3 года назад

Magical Akane !!!! in my opinion the most complete and best rock drummer of today. she makes up some unique drum lines. She breaks the nanosecond with her incredible precision. and even if she doesn't immediately notice she is also lightning fast, she moves around the drum set in a flash. Go and listen to YOLO, the drumline is absolute, you can't do better than this. I haven't heard a drum line like that since Stewart Copeland. I saw Band-Maid three times in concert, pressed against the stage at Saiki's feet and five meters from Akane felt Akane's bass in my bones. Akane pulls you into the song and takes you away with her, she's really great. She plays like a little girl who enjoys smashing everything with hammers and has a lot of fun, playing for two hours as if there was no tomorrow. Great reaction yours.

@JerryGoNuts 3 года назад

Bruh... props for pronouncing Akane correctly!

@stabehlphotography 3 года назад

Their song Rinne will let you see her double bass pedal. Music Video or Live, either one

@JuanSan66 3 года назад

That was great. Thank you. You are very educational. They have a MV in their YT channel that is Onset. It´s an instrumental (only four minutes). That song will give you another perspective about the scope of this band.