"Choose Me" -- a song featured in the Netflix original movie "KATE" and the HBO Max series Peacemaker as BAND MAID, has so many great RnR chops, it's kinda unbelievable. From Saiki's old-school phrasing, cadence and a super soulful vocal at the end; MISA's driving bass, her special riff after Kanami's brilliant, rocking main solo (complete with harmonic pinch), and her pulls at the end of the song that really funks it up with Akane's drumming; to Kanami's original composition, off-beat octave stretches during the verses, and her addition of a second uncomplicated yet super tasty solo; to Akane's unique snare & tom flurry that launches the choruses; and to Miku's octave-down, in & out vocal backup and lyrics... all makes "Choose Me" a throwback rocker that surprised me when I first heard it - and I'll bet most anyone - that they would come up with this western-style, rock 'n roll classic. Of course, after years later, it's not surprising at all coming from this important band of geniuses who are, along with The Warning band, almost single-handedly bringing back the joy of rock. Here's a great live MV of "Choose Me" that's not quite as punchy do to the mix, but still good: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HcqitbXgigU.html Thx, Mr. X!
My favorite Band-Maid songs are their Pop-Punk style songs. Dice, Different, Alone, Choose Me, etc. I think Saiki's voice is best suited for these types of songs. I think you should react to Alone if you haven't yet.
You might find it interesting to watch mikus growth from not playing guitar at all in thrill where it is just an ornament with that rickenbaker to where she is now it follows how they have evolved as a group over the years
I choose Band-Maid! Forever a Maidiac! Saiki is extra gorgeous in this song, especially with her wink! The whole band is on fire, but two Mincho solo's, none better!
Japanese metal is on an incredible roll, especially the women, who are kicking ass on an epic scale. Another great band you should check out, is Bridear. Founded in 2011, they were in the second wave of all-female heavy-metal bands. They have a classic twin-lead attack and technical rhythm section. Their tiny bassist even growls. They’re scheduled to release their new album “Born Again” on June 28, and it’s a banger. They just posted a video single from the album: “Still Burning” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v7UOTBAtJh0.html There are dozens more amazing Japanese bands to check out if you like this one....
Lol! Dude, you are a goner now. But, that's a good thing. Wait until you discover their ballads, acoustic sets, and their alter ego Band Maiko. Band Maid is like the song Hotel California: You can checkout, but you can never leave. Po!
Blue Rose Saiki Atsumi: She first started singing solo when she was fourteen. She performed as a backup dancer and singer in several groups before auditioning for BAND MAID; also, before B-M she did a little modeling and acting.
This is always the big question for me when reactors come in on songs like Hate? and From Now On. Will they like the "poppier" side of the band. I'm very happy that you enjoyed it. This song is the reason I discovered Band Maid. It was in the playlist for the show Peacemaker, and I always enjoy the random selection of music that James Gunn puts in his movies and shows. It's not the first song I heard, as I didn't have spotify and instead Amazon music had "Sense" so that's the first song I really listened to, and it hooked me. I think you'd enjoy it too, they have a good live version up that's worth listening to.
Your impression will please Miku, band founder, rhythm guitarist, and backing vocalist. She decided her voice didn't match the music she wanted to play and scouted vocalist. 😊
I've said it many times- If Saiki was to sing in English she would be world famous by now. Strangely they have just release a new song- Bestie- sung completely in English. The rest of the band are also at the top of their game so World domination may be possible. Best rhythm section- Misa/Akane, best song writer/singer/guitarist- Miku and best composer/ lead guitarist- Kanami.
Some suggestions Mr 😉 Warning MV Blooming MV Puzzle official live video, Domination live video, Why, why, why live Corallium live from Shibuya eggman... Well they have just good songs more than 150 😉 enjoy...and by the way they have a side project call Band Maiko...rock with some traditional Japanese spice,You will enjoy that as well I am sure.Some other incredible bands: Gacharic Spin,Dool$box, Sokoninaru, Bloodywood,Otyken, Jambinai, Glim Spank,Trident,Ado...
nope... i think we will all agree with you. she has an awesome voice. This video might have been pre-surgery on her vocal chords. It is around the same time of 2018
