I knew you would love it! I've read Akane held back a little to not overwhelm the rest of the song! On the new album there's an even faster song! Can't wait! The vocals were spot on! The video quality was great! Akane and Misa were on fire! Miku doing a great job! Band-Maid is the gift that keeps giving!
Keep in mind this is a commissioned song. It's the theme music for the anime *_Log Horizon_* 3rd Season! Hence the intensity, speed, and no breakdown solo.
I love Akane!. She is unique, just as you say. An inspiring musician and a beautiful person, a smile that is worth a world. She is the one who gets the most nervous before each performance (who would say it, seeing how well she does her job, here in beast mode), in the summer online concert she had "to go visit the flower garden" six times before going on stage. How not to adore the creativest drummer in active?. PD.: They have an online performance next Sunday... more information in their official channel.
I starting to enjoy the mid break comedy routine, Miku v the shanigans of the naughty rhythm section.. ......what more can you want from them.....best band in the world....
Hell yea this song it amazing! This is my favorite Band-Maid song, we we love the same parts, like where that walking bass line is 😁 I agree with the drumming too! Just a little critique, your background music is a little too loud in the beginning while you were talking. Was hard to focus on what you were saying. Love your reaction though!
This a "one off " single for an upcoming Japanese anime Log Horizon Season 3 to be shown in Japan in January next year. This song will not be included in their forthcoming album to be released also in January next year.
for the little info, jimmy page (Led Zeppelin) attended the band maid concert 2 nights in a row and asked to meet personally hakane, the band maid drummer backstage after the concert to tell him that she was the best drummer in the world :), info available on the web
@@t-shinji this is the Google translation of what Akane said from your twitter link which seems to be accurate..... "It was a wonderful performance," he said, thank you for your continued encouragement in my musical life. I was really happy from the bottom of my heart. I'll do my best on the drums for the rest of my life! !! !!
Twice now, at least on B-M videos, you've talked about specific beats you've given names/nicknames (skank? beat, boot camp booty camp). I got it (I think), but it might be interesting if you do the reaction like you currently do, but then once the song is over you give your final thoughts from behind the kit so you can show us an idea of what was going on directly.
Great reaction video. I'm interested to see your reaction to Lovebites. They are an all female Japanese Heavy Metal band. Their song, Thunder Vengeance would be a good place to start as it's the first song of a Concert. Thanks ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yWE7PqCpGi4.html
Good honest reaction as usual Bryan. They really are a great band. Hope you can do some Lovebites reaction soon,another good band from Japan,thanks Stuart
In an interview, Akane said that the new song "Defalent" was arranged to reduce the number of drums to make the voice of Saiki stand out because it is a high-speed song. I'm not an expert, so I can't understand the difference.
When i watch you react to this band and akane i can see like the light of inspiration and energy appear in your eyes. Like you want to use what you've learned and you're excited
Akane said she didn't think her legs could possibly go any faster when drumming on "Different". Until she heard bananas were half price in her local market :)
FYI - Akane is trying to throw off the Gorilla thing. She's wanting a new spirit animal / symbol to embrace. She loves cats, Snoppy Anime, noodles... I think she should adopt a Cheetah Girl -type symbol for her cat-like speed, cuteness, and musical prowess.
@@TomClark-Futoura Where did you hear that Tom? Dave Cook wants me to set up a Reddit acc cos I don't use my Facebook page much. I can see that. Akane could also bring back her little hat with a nice spotted cheetah design :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 I just get the feeling that she's tired of it after seven years and from what I've heard her say. I don't think the girls play it up anymore on stage... but I could be wrong, Gary. Yeah, r/bandmaid is an awesome resource with very knowledgeable people. They go deep with all things Band-Maid, man.
I absolutely love when they pull it back to that half-time groove, it sounds so awesome. Speaking of Akane's footwork, I think it's in their song Play where... I'm not a drummer so I don't know how to describe it, but she's got these double hits on kick that are so fast and so precise it just-- well, I'm sure you'll find your way there eventually and see for yourself.
Akane is my drum goddess. She is my favorite drummer on the planet and this 68 year old jazz fusion prog rock drummer is constantly amazed by her!!!!!! She does independent patterns with her feet that are superhuman and tasty as hell
After the first time I listened to this that opening line always comes out in my head as "Let's show! It's go time!". These ladies can experiment all they want. This is insane.
F Y I, Akana said she was holding back in this song, especially with the fills so the song would not be too complicated and that she would not interfere with the singing. So this is Akana taking it easy and keeping it simple.
"Best of all worlds" ... I couldn't agree more on that. Akane absolutely going nuts on her drums in this one. I mean, I'm not a drummer, but even for me, her technical skills and the subtleties she brings to the song here are simply outstanding. I still wonder how many energy drinks she had before the recordings. 😏 And I'm glad that you also mention the vocals. For me, both Akane and Saiki stand out the most in this song, without wanting to take away anything from the other band members. Each of them plays at perhaps their highest level and the composing with so many elements from different genres is just great. 🤘
Hey Brian, wondering if you are familiar with drummer Pat Brady from Moving Targets? Check out this track 'Let Me Know Why'- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ijnfhsg35Io.html
You should check out the Japanese band name Scandal. I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs. I hope you do a react video. Band-maid kick ass!
What's the plural of genius - genii? Well whatever we have got 5 'geniuses' in this group. Whatever the song they lift the soul and they are just so good to look at. Well that as well but I meant as an act! Viva Band Maid.
I found out about this band today and couldn't be more in love. Japanese women taking over metal and starting a revolution couldn't make me happier, Band-Maid and a bunch of other acts there are absolutely killing it, and I'm here for it. Just bought a ticket for their show in Austin, just have to figure out how to get there.
Awesome. I knew you'd break down those drums like nobody else. Ive gone over this track number of times. The guitar work (Yes Miku too) is intense and Kaname showing off the massive range of influences she has from jazz and classical to threshing it. Im no drummer though and Akane is always amazing and I never know why though. My ear gets it, but brain can't deconstruct the way you did. About the biggest things my pee brain has picked up ; first her posture and very precise and efficient style. Signals her jazz and classical training Im told. Though I love her big "hay-maker swings she does in this video with her right arms for show. Also, love her longer hair! Awesome mate. Great review a always.
At the end of a drum run, there is a distinct ring to Akane's snare. Is that because she has turned off the snare part? And is it tuned differently? I play guitar so I don't know these things.
They have a new album coming out next month! This song wont be on it as this was made for an anime show. I really like the direction they went with this song, such a killer track. KANAMI GODDESS!!! Speaking of goddesses and because you're a metal guy, check out female metal band Lovebites - Holy War Live 2020. Another super talented band from, you guessed it, Japan! Enjoy and stay safe.
Japanese bands. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma], COLDRAIN [Die tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance] , SOKONINAR [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], SPIRITBOX [Belcarra], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], and many more...
They don't call them Band-Maid for nothin..Groups like this only come along once in a life time. Pay attention...Dog spelled backwards is goD.. Good reaction. ;)
Dear Bryan! Greetings from under Mount Fji and its new snow hat! "We do not deserve them!", as you say is too true! And what is more awesome is they are only starting to scratch their potential! It is not said even enough that Kanami, Misa and Akane all have a multi-faceted musical education. When Kanami composes a piece, she gves it Misa and Akane to add their own composition. Miku takescare of the lyrics. Kanami gives her the rhytm guitar to go with it (getting more and more difficult, but leaving her free to play lead). Saiki has started to write lyrics. But she is the one who decides when a song is ready. Rea ream work! Brace yourself as the pandemic has not stopped them from working! Far from it! Check compositions like Corallium and Hibana! Best regards, Robert-Gilles
According to the interview on youtube - limited time release! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nYHpt6pnaUA.html this was a fast pace song for them. Kanami pulled this song out of her "files" from 2 years ago and adjusted it for the Anime "Log Horizon" You need to listen to BLOOMING! Actually you need to do more Band Maid period. Kudo's on the Drum techniques - more comment on that level would be appreciated. For example: the way that Akane holds the drum sticks. I've heard that this is the "proper" way to play drums. Is there a proper way? In Guitar books there is a "proper" way to put your hand on the neck to play the chords. When you watch people play very few do that.
I swear this song is Band Maid telling 2020 to F*** right the hell off! :) And this song is 100% ruled by Akane and Kanami. They haven't done a song this frenetic since Screaming. And I know Akane is over the moon levels of happy with this song being the opening for the 3rd season of the anime Log Horizon....makes the second anime-related credit they have now.
Great reaction to a great song. I loved the "we don't deserve dogs or Band-Maid because both are too good for us" idea... I wonder if we will get to a point that Band-Maid decide "let's do something bad for a change... it's always so good it's getting boring..." 😅 ...Love these ladies, can't wait for the new album in January... I'm going to spend a small fortune in customs to get that special edition, but I bet I won't mind at all...
This was a special project to compose the opening theme song to the anime Log Horizon season 3. The ladies did an amazing job writing and recording this piece. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vnQk41UoAro.html
Love your reactions, always fun to watch! I have to recommend you Orden Ogan - Fever, they're in my opinion a relatively underrated band with some really awesome songs
Yes they are too good for us, both Band-Maid and dogs, which normally would offend me if they are mentioned in the same sentence, unless you add "too good for us." Thankfully they LOVE US ANYWAY!
As a musician,you might enjoy this. Kanami and Miku released this video yesterday of an interview they did. It has English subtitles. They share how DIFFERENT,came about,plus a lot of other information about the band. Kanami mentions specific cords,etc.--stuff I do not understand as a non musician. They also mentioned how Akane had to adjust to the speed required to perform this song. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nYHpt6pnaUA.html They are doing a live performance via the internet on Sunday. Tickets are on sale for that,but I didn't save the link. It's probably on one of their Facebook pages or Fan pages. I've joined several. You should be able to find it,if you are interested. I'm not computer savvy enough to attempt it.
