And 72 year olds 😁 Somehow they manage to sound nostalgic, original and new at the same time. As far as nostalgia is concerned I think that's partly their incredible musicianship which is best appreciated by watching their live videos
These ladies have a story about them, but they are talented, dedicated players. They are friends off stage/studio and it shows when they are on stage as well. Here is a TV (Japanese with Subtitles) interview that gives you an idea of who these ladies are. Part 1 is here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R4PofsQYwn4.html Part 2 of the TV interview - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YzWETTu-4iE.html BAND MAID does not fit a genre - they do many different songs across all genre's. So, if you like Hard Rock: MORATORIUM -ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sf2th1ZL6J8.html REAL EXISTANCE - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--qQnKILR5u0.html DICE - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZpAYnVJX9CY.html DON'T YOU TELL ME - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SOj3qXBhiP4.html If you like Soft Rock Daydreaming - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RCaeUkrItyY.html About Us (Official Live Video) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qicgVAxCYV8.html Endless Story LIVE at Yokohama Arena - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-07qo6f2veGQ.html Bestie (Official Music Video) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gXjNsTS5bEY.html If you like Acoustic "Sayonakidori" Acoustic Ver. (Official Live Video) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sGzAQigaL14.html CHOOSE ME - Piano version - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1z7BVaavLu4.html&start_radio=1 Puzzle - Acoustic version - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ayJtzPkgZTc.html - "Catharsis" Acoustic Ver. (Official Live Video) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tx9h41gaNo0.html FORWARD - Acoustic Session with Miku and Saiki - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wD6J-s-4ssU.html
I recommend their songs "From Now On (Official Music Video)" and "Hate? (Official Live Video)" when you are ready to see newer songs from them. But it can also be nice to watch "Freedom (Official Live Video)" and "Domination (Official Live Video)" to get a better sense of how they have grown over the years.
This was the band's first music video ever and it saved the group. They were endangered of being disbanded when they shot this video but luckily someone uploaded it to social media where it took off and saved the group. Since then the group gained control over their music, their costumes have changed, Miku learned to play guitar (she was faking it in this video) and the have over 130 songs to enjoy. When you delve more into their catalog you'll see this band is criminally underrated. Welcome down the pigeon hole.
This is the song that saved Band Maid just over ten years ago, record label was about to cut ties with them, they are still together, same line up, you should check something out by Band Maid that is more recent, it would be worth your time for sure, and the Band Maid die hards are the best, they will support you for checking them out....
Thanks for the reaction and comments. These ladies are arguably the best live rock band on the planet. If you think this MV is impressive, check out one of their official live videos. They are now almost infinitely better. Their stage presence puts most other bands to shame and is at a level very few have ever achieved. Cheers!
This was their very first music video, from way back in 2014, when they had been together less than a year. Band founder / 2nd Guitar / 2nd voice Miku Kobato (pigtails, red flower) didn't play guitar before starting the band. She had only been studying guitar for a few months and if you pay attention she isn't really trying to pretend to play here. To this day, lead guitartist Kanami Tono generally records all the guitar tracks in the studio, and Miku has to learn the parts for their live shows. Since you enjoyed this, their very first video, you might enjoy going to their RU-vid channel and just watching the songs from the earliest to the newest (which would actually take a while), so you can watch how they change and improve. Or, since they are a killer live band, you could just look at their Official Live videos and take your pick.
Band-Maid does not do bad songs. No, seriously. They have 120+ songs and there is not one that I didn't like. The quality is baffling. Pick a song, any song, and it will be great! Oh, and they absolutely shine live! 😎🤘
Welcome home. Whether you do it for another video or you do it just for yourself, Please don't let this be the only bit of BAND-MAID you do in your life. This was very early B-M, there is SO much more.
🐦 *Reaction Miss* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Choose Me(MV) - 2018* *Dice(MV) - 2018* *Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018* *Blooming(MV) - 2019* *ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
As the old adage goes "The best is yet to come" For each of their songs is as good as or better than the last one you heard and it will be different too
So....10 yrs later Band Maid is now the very best hard rock band in the world. I love Thrill but this is kindergarten relative to the joys that await you on your trip down the most melodious rabbit hole on Earth or Delta 9 for that matter. Welcome aboard princess.
Band-Maid are one of the greatest rock bands playing today (THE greatest if you ask me). For me not because of gender or outfits or country of origin or anything like that. It's that they write amazing, melodic, multi-layered, well-crafted rock music and play it brilliantly. You've got the song that kick-started Band-Maid under your belt, so feel free to try anything else on their channel. If you want to check out some live songs, maybe sample from their recent arena concert at Yokohama: Hate, endless story or Don't You Tell ME. But they are so consistent, you can pretty much choose randomly.
Welcome to the Maidiacs! Right now, you have no idea how significant this moment is, but to put it simply: Life is better with BAND-MAID!! The amount of which varies, but if you like dy amic, interesting, fun, high energy, creative, diverse and unique music masterfully performed by ultra talented, quirky, unselfish, adorable Bad Asses who are "real" and truly appreciate their adoring fans, it will probably be a pretty significant amount. Thanks for the great reaction! 🤘🤩🤘
Although not considered their best, this song is highly regarded as it is the song that saved the band. The label was going to pull the plug if the song didn't do well. Thankfully, a J-rock Facebook group posted it to their page, and the MV took off! 10+ years later, still going strong. All original members!
Welcome to Band-Maid! An impossibly hard rocking maid band! This talented group will melt your face with every song, but will always put a smile on your face. A great song to check out early on in your Band-Maid experience would be Domination - LIVE! Enjoy the pigeon hole!!!!
@@Reactionmiss Whether you choose to react to some of Ohrenje's content, it's very good, or not, I'd suggest watching the documentaries on the members. Their personal stories, Miku's in particular, are interesting and inspirational. While we "Maidiacs" find their music hits a spot like no others, it's them as people that engenders the loyalty you'll find from the fan base. They are genuinely great people who obviously care deeply about each other and their fans. They have written several songs as letters to the fans, Smile and About Us being my personal faves, and their most recent release "Bestie", a collab with Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, is a very sweet expression of the closeness of their friendship. "Endless Story", with a live video from their Yokohama Arena show last November is another and will illustrate my meaning perfectly. TLDR, come for the music, stay for the musicians. You'll get a lot of "the live is better" comments, which is a tribute to them as performers as they always give 100%. Hope to see you again soon.
THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. This classic MV is still excellent but you'll be overawed when you see them now and performing live. Have to recommend you try a live performance they released a couple of months ago, from their 10th Aniiversary concert in Nov 2023, called HATE?.
Check out "HATE" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FROM YOKOHAMA ARENA for a display of talent that is off the charts!!! I can never over sell Band-Maid you will continuously be picking your jaw up off the floor so flipping good every time ❤❤❤❤❤
This is their very first music video. They've only gotten better since. I would suggest the Choose Me music video or Hate live video or Domination live (not the MV). Honestly, you really haven't seen anything til you see what they're like live.
New sub here. You stand upon the precipice of either falling in love with BandMaid or getting distracted and thinking they are just another band. They're not. They are arguably the greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century. Hyperbole is very difficult to avoid with BandMaid so screw it. I envy you so much. There is so much wonderful music,, tears and laughter ahead of you if you keep listening. There's no way to describe here why all the things they do combine to create the music. Tons of riffs - enough to make an album for most bands in one song. More hooks than grandad's tackle box. Genre bending writing and performances. In damn near every song a sing along bit for the fans to keep us engaged. Word play between English and Japanese homophones is not uncommon. Deep collaboration between all members to allow everyone to shine. What they have done is harness their egos in service to the song. Akane Hirose and MISA are IMHO the greatest rhythm section currently active in rock music. Truly inventive bass and drumming - not over played but always interesting with unusual choices that make the songs rich. They're not just keeping a beat EVER! Magnificent composition and stellar guitar work from Kanami Tono and equally magnificent vocals from Saiki Atsumi grab us by the ears.Then There's Miku Kobato- no Miku no BandMaid. Founder, chief lyricist, vocal harmonies sung while playing rhythm guitar she is the backbone of this group. She's the lead singer who fired herself so that the lead singer would have a more rock and roll voice. She's the singer who learned to play guitar while in the band. A paid professional learning her instrument on the fly. Now she has her own signature model of Zematis electric guitar. She willed BandMaid into existence. I haven't even begun to say all I could. Come and see for yourself! BTW I am 66 yrs old.
Great song and video to start with😁 their breakthrough video. I like your reaction. They have soooo many great songs. And they have a lot of very different songs. The official live video of the song Freedim is one i really think you would like😀👍 other suggestions is Play, Dice, Morratorium, Hate, And go for the live versions.
The reffer to their fans as masterss and princess, so welcome princess to the world of Band Maidfor me one of the best band of hard rock these days!!! enjoy the ride
This is the best band ever. Right now my playlist is 90% Japanese bands because they are all very talented. Band-Maid is at the top of very stacked pool of bands coming out of Japan. I am 55 and have seen Pink Floyd live, and when Band-Maid comes back to the States I will be there watching the best band ever!
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
Great find on your part. Truly awesome combination here. Loved the vocals & cool instrumentation. The guitar playing especially rocked. First class banger all the way!
Reaction Miss , Welcome to BAND-MAID Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , This was BAND-MAID`s 1st MV from 2014 they are still together the same 5 Ladies and about 130 songs , just go th their channel n pick anything Live or MV they are all great , oh one thing , Please don`t talk over the solo`s .
Welcome, Missy. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 200 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Uds7g3M-4lQ.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7LB_EPS48HE.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ru-vid.com Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts: 2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Za1y-RRVd70.html ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nAdWnIRjGak.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QbyQCJn6rYg.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--qQnKILR5u0.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DgxU-MVjta0.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vjZkNeoGmhc.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out: "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT! 📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024. -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1st. -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan; July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall; July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa. -- FESTIVALS - July 21,OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024; Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO; Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024 The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
This is one of their more simplistic songs, as they get a lot more epic than this! Probably the best hard rock band on the planet right now! However, they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Japanese female rock and metal bands. For something just as epic, if not moreso, but more in the metal realm, check out LOVEBITES! In the eyes of many, the top four or five Japanese female bands are LOVEBITES, Band-Maid, Nemophila, Hanabie, and recently Bridear has been starting to get a lot of notice. LOVEBITES "Judgement Day" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yYEUGlFNBKc.htmlsi=74cEytObDqbFp0xx
😢 Why am I so late to this party? Band Maid! ❤ 🔥 The PERFECT song #2 for you, personally, based on your reaction and comments? “DICE” a song in the same lane as “Thrill,” but turbocharged 🤘🏽
Welcome Masters and Princesses to the best rock band on the planet. Any Maids track always ROCKS as they come for your soul. These beautiful ladies are in their early 30s now and have been rocking for 10 years with plenty of Solo work from Misa and Kanami. The great thing is they always look so happy. Try Thrill the track that blew them up on the world stage, after a slow start it suddenly went viral outside of Japan (the label was about drop them when this happened in 2015), Freedom, Onset, From now on, Without Holding Back, Hate? Are all great tracks and they have an extensive back catalogue (130+ tracks). The 5 Band-Maid members: SAIKI Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. The youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. MIKU Kobato (Me-Ku), "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals and lyricist. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon. I believe she couldn’t play when she formed the band and was tutored by Kanami. KANAMI Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want is more! AKANE Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa), "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Their Battle Gear as they call it with slight variations are standard maid outfits for Akane, Miku and Kanami, a head maids outfit for Saiki and a Ninja maid outfit for Misa.
Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! I suggest these BM songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live) & Puzzle (live) I'd also suggest The Warning - another all female rock band from Mexico I suggest these TW songs: Money, Sick, Automatic Sun, Enter Sandman (official video with Alessia Cara), Evolve (live VMAs) & Dust To Dust (live Teatro)
This is good, but music they write themselves is better (eg. 2017 on ①). React to live gigs; they are fabulous live performers. Best Wishes. ☮ ① Their are a few songs by Band-Maid before 2017, but they really hit their stride since 2017 Album "Just Bring It", 2018 Album "World Domination", 2019 Album "Conqueror", 2021 Album ""Unseen World, 2022 EP "Unleash"
@@Reactionmiss Thank you for replying. They are extremely good. I grew up in the 60s and 70s, and have very high standards. I like their "live" performances the most, but the instrumental "From Now On" is superb. Their vocalists have had surgery, and they have instrumental tunes to give a rest. They are not "one trick ponies". Once you 'get' their rock, also listen to their acoustic "unplugged" performances, eg. "Catharsis". I hope you find lots to enjoy. Best Wishes. ☮
TinyHat-san applauds your review. Welcome to the Unseen World that leads to World Domination. (You'll understand later.) You have broken new gate! They are the best live rock band on the planet...maybe ever.