MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Official Live Video) 

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Jimmy Page went backstage after seeing Band-Maid perform, to ask Akane, the drummer, for a selfie. And not just because he'd seen how she is the happiest drummer ever but because he was very impressed with her playing. The bass player is MISA (always in capitals, often said 3 times as in MISA, MISA, MISA!).

Here you go Tony, this might help: MISA - virtuoso bassists, on-stage -barefoot bass assassin. Saiki - (blue rose) lead vocal, queen of the stage Miku - (red rose) second vocal and rhythm guitar, band founder, main lyricist Kanami - lead guitar, main composer, transforms into the riff monster aka Mincho Akane - smiling drummer, fills and beats master, elevates every song

What I like about this solo, and all the solos in Band-Maid songs, is that none of them are just about showing off. They are all structured to fit the song, and enhance the song, rather that just being "look at how fast I can play!" type solos.

Bass player - MISA - If you like bass check out these Band Maid songs: No God, Dice & Thrill Akane - the happiest (& talented) drummer ever!

The most beautiful and amazing band on the planet! I am a 70 year old prog rock, jazz fusion drummer and Akane just blew me away when I heard them 4 years ago. She continues to amaze me, They all do. If you want to hear the amazing combination of Akane and Misa, check out Manners /Black Hole live! (284) BAND-MAID / Manners, BLACK HOLE (Official Live Video) for J-LOD LIVE2 - RU-vid Their sound is orgasmic. One of the most amazing rhythm sections I have ever heard. GREAT REVIEW

WARNING, the opening track on their latest album, is another showcase for AKANE’s amazing drumming.

I love that the drum fills into the chorus are different each time. "Warning" is another favorite... tons of fun play with tempo and Akane flat FLIES around her kit

First concert: Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush (fantastic band, and one of the all-time guitar greats). I was 16 at the time IIRC. Next song… “Blooming” music video. It’s a masterpiece.

My first show was Little Richard when I was 11 years old in 1957. It was at the National Guard Armory in Yakima, Washington. The place was no bigger than a basketball court. A stage riser was at one end. Richard ended the show barechested, standing on the grand piano. He performed all the music from both his albums at that time. His band was awesome. I was a huge fan. What a way to start my musical journey.

Freedom will always have a special place in my heart because it's what got me into Band-Maid personally, I saw this exact live recording and was instantly sold! It's a very straightforward and "simple" song for them, especially compared to a lot of their newer stuff, but it's one of the band's favorites to play at live gigs because it's just so much fun to play and the crowd always has a fantastic time with it. My suggestion for your next song to check out is Blooming -- I think you'd really appreciate all the layers going on there! Akane's drums are absolutely filthy from start to finish. And the live video that has Manners and BLACK HOLE is a real treat when you get to it, it's two songs from their latest album and really shows two completely different extremes of what they're capable of these days!

What I like about the drum solo, is rather than just showing off, she stays with the rhythm/tempo of the song

#1 First-ever gig. Thin Lizzy, Live and Dangerous Tour, Wembley Empire Pool, London, 22/06/1978. Age 16 #2 My last gig. BAND-MAID, World Domination Tour, Islington Assembly Hall, London, 22/06/2019. Also, my top 2 lives. Ones to Recommend... "Puzzle" or "Matchless GUM" live at Studio Coast.... if you can find them ; ) If not, then "Play" live. You Will love the intro

My first concert with my friends was The Police, The Fixx, Oingo Boingo and The Thompson Twins in '83. INXS was supposed to be there, too, but didn't make it for some reason. I saw Primus quite a few times back in mid 80s to early 90s. True story. My friends cousin was the promoter for a band that opened for Primus around '90. I got lucky and was introduced to them and got to drink beer with them on their bus before the show. They didn't have a show the next night so they asked us ( about 10-12 of us ) where we were going to drink later that night. We said we were going to this little, hole in the wall, bar that we went to frequently, and they ended up joining us. We got there about midnight. The owner closed at 2am but let us stay and drink until the sun came up. People were singing karaoke ( owner stood on the bar and sang "Tiny Bubbles"), playing pool and having a great time. Primus paid for everything, got in their bus, and drove away.

Now you understand why Jimmy Page after watching Akane's drumming said that she was one of the best drummers that he's ever heard and that she reminded him of John Bonham. Saiki reminds me of Alanis Morissette in her ability to change her vocal styles. As always Band-Maid is Jimmy Page approved!

Pure perfection, aren’t they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their playing... their story... and their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Tony, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!

There is a bit from the DVD commentary translated on the net where Miku says something along the lines of she looked up and thought why is Kanami coming across the stage at me. It turns out Miku had sung the wrong lyrics at a couple of shows and Kanami was coming to keep an eye on her.

I saw The Who at Anaheim Stadium in March of ‘76. I was 17. I will see Band-Maid in Seattle this October.

Akane (drummer) has crazy good feet - and her feet are every bit as capable as her hands - so she can create sounds that others cannot.

Every first time listener makes the same boo-boo, they think the drum solo is over when the guitar starts up. It's not over until Ah-chan throws her head back in triumph! Thanks for the reaction, nicely done!

Japanese bands you might wanna check out: Destrose Aldious Show-ya Fate Gear Mary's Blood Lovebites Nemophila Hagane Bridear Hanabie D_Drive Asterism Ark Royal Unlucky Morpheus Galneryus X-Japan ...and that is just the start!

Hey Tony, great reaction. Rewind Band-Maid as much as you like. Q1- Kansas opened for Queen 1974 Tower Theatre near Philly (where Bowie recorded his live album) I was 17. All members are featured players in Band-Maid. You will not find a more unselfish band. Not a thread of ego to be found. MISA, the lead bass phenom is affectionately called the barefoot assassin as she plays in her bare feet and kills in every song. I will suggest to check out the 2fer1 Manners/Black Hole for a groovy bluesy rocker followed by the 220bpm behemoth of melodic chaos. Then ONSET-LIVE for a Rock instrumental they way they should be done. Simply BAND-MAID is Awesome and FUN. Peace. 992

Deep Purple 1976, I was 19....I couldn't even hear traffic when I came out as the concert was so loud! More recently I have seen BAND-MAID live in London both 2018 and 2019. Next song, well pretty much any....but for Live maybe Onset (an instrumental)....and for a MV Daydreaming.

Don't You Tell Me live has a great bass/guitar battle with Akane working her magic underneath. For MVs, Blooming is good, and Real Existence and Don't Let Me Down are good from their early days.

When I watch them playing happily, I feel like resuming playing an instrument that I've been away from for a long time. I've seen many voices like that on the Internet. Next . Manners - BLACK HOLE (Official LIVE video)

First concert was Emerson, Lake, and Palmer in 1974 at the Denver Colliseum. I was 9. About the only thing I understood of the event was Carl Palmer was the drummer and his set was on a turntable. When he spun around during his solo, the backs of his gongs had a flourecent red tiger and a flourecent green dragon on them. Mind = blown! I was probably stoned (what's that funny smell, Dad?). After that show, I started playing the drums. Oh, and Band-Maid? Pick anything, cuz their awesome! Akane is now one of my favorite drummers...ever. 🤯🕊

First live band - UB 40 Playing in the open at the showgrounds in Harare Zimbabwe.. 1983 ish? 21 Breezed in after a heavy night shift.. Smokin hot concert.. Check out the live versions of Take me higher and don't you tell me, for awesome Bass/Lead showdowns.. Great stuff..

My first concert: It doesn't really count because I was in utero, but July 1966 the Rolling Stones in Seattle. my mom was less than a month pregnant with me. First real concert was in July 1982 in Seattle at the Kingdome. Brian Adams, Joan Jet and the Blackhearts, Blue Oyster Cult, Loverboy, and Foreigner. My parent still don't know I lied about staying the night at a friends house. My friend's older brother took a bunch of us. He was our hero! lol. Amazing show. I was 15.

First big show I ever saw was The Rolling Stones and ZZ Top in Houston when I was 10 or 11. If you want to see MISA, the bass player really shine check out No God, the official live version.

They have an instrumental , "Onset" , live from Zepp in 2018. Also, for more fun basework, "No God" or "Manners/Blackhole" Live (its 2 songs in one vid).

My first live concert was the Doobie Brothers in 1974, I was 16 & that show has forever been imprinted in my brain, it was so Awesome !!! ❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌 The musicianship & musicality of Band - Maid reminds me of those guys.

My first live concert I saw Grand Funk Railroad with Bloodrock as the opener. The year was 1971. I still remember the energy and power of GFR on stage. Band Maid brings that all back for me.

It was Uriah Heep and I was 16 in 1974. Mick Box on guitar, Gary Thain on bass, and Ken Hensley on the Hammond B3 with that sweet Leslie cabinet. It was my first experience of having music thump me in the chest. I liked it.

Noticed your Seattle Kraken shirt. Band-Maid will be touring the US and will be in Seattle October 12 at the Neptune Theater although it is already sold out.

I am Japanese. The first concert I saw was my eternal idol "Prince" at Yokohama Stadium (baseball park in Japan) in 1986. I've listened to all kinds of music since then, but no artist who really made me enthusiastic appeared until I met "BAND-MAID". I met "BAND-MAID" and am with the best band in my life. No matter which BAND-MAID song you choose, you won't be disappointed. But first of all, please react to "PLAY" from the same concert!

First live show, Led Zeppelin in Sydney 1972, I was 17. Akane sometimes gives me Narada Michael Walden vibes. Cheers!

Jimmy Page saw them in Tokyo in 2016 and was so blow away by Akane's drumming he had to meet her after the show. He said it was like the second coming of John Bonham. Akane couldn't believe he wanted to meet her. There is a photo of them together on the internet.

The first band I saw was King Kurt in 1987, when I was 17. They were a small band, but were notorious for their very messy gigs, where fans would turn up with eggs, flour, various butcher's off-cuts, baked beans, and other messy items, and throw them at each other, and the band. They also had on-stage drinking contests, and sometimes 50p stupid haircuts. Male fans could also get in for half price if they wore a dress. They weren't the cleanest sounding (and definitely not looking) band ever, but they had a lot of fun. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AS_LPu85bSk.html You (and most here) probably won't like the music, but you might like the interview at the start, and the sense of chaos.

The big difference to pretty almost Western rock bands is that these ladies truly are in visibly good mood and happy. It is contagious, isn't it?

First concert was Styx in 1974. Dennis DeYoung saw that I was getting bounced around a bit up front ( I was 12 years old)... so, he pointed at me and motioned to come up and sit at the edge of the stage next to his piano. Then he started playing and singing Lady. The next day I emptied my bank account and bought my first electric guitar... and I'm still playing and singing almost 50 years later. Band Maid is the GREATEST band I've seen since the iconic bands of the 1970's... and I've seen just about everyone you can name (over 500 concerts). God Bless these young ladies for saving Rock n Roll. I have multiple tickets for the upcoming US tour. Be still my beating heart.

I've been listening to rock for over 60 years now and this is one of the best drum solos I've ever heard. There have been a lot of drum solos over the years, but this one is so structured into the composition of the song that it makes it very special. It's not haphazard and out of control, Akane knows exactly what she is going to do next and is enjoying the hell out of it. She has to be the world's happiest drummer and Band Maid is the world's happiest band. After watching this a few times I went looking for clips for comparison and there weren't too many. But strangely enough, some of both Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa's classic solos kind of give me the same feel as Akane's. You do a great reaction Tony, so don't apologize for stopping and going back, as I personally learn something new from your commentary.

My first live show was Squirrel Nut Zippers and I was 14(ish)... it was a weird time. Up next for musician... us Madiacs usually recommend the instrumental Onset, because it will blow you away. Other top tracks are Blooming(MV), Daydreaming(MV), and Manners/Black Hole (Official Live). Then of course you have the off-RU-vid classics: Puzzle (live), Puzzle (acoustic live), Moratorium (live), and Don't you tell me (live - power trio). I hope you get hooked, that way we get to see all of it no matter what. Great reaction.

Halen 1984 - highschool. If you like Misa's bass, you can finish the reaction triumvirate of Domination (live), Freedom (live) and now Play (live). Another bass noteworthy song is No God (live). It is also off the last album whereas Domination, Freedom and Play are slightly older songs.

Hi Tony. I can see that you are really appreciating the subtleties their music and the individual and different charactors of these ladies. I see that Paul H has given you more details about the band members. For most this song is all about the drum solo but I love the fact that you picked out the bass lines. At this time MISA usually played a Black Cloud, Black Smoker bass which has a really punchy tone but here she has an SG style copy by the same company but which is more mellow, hence a bit low in the mix. In the quiet verse coming out of the drum solo there are some beautiful two note chords that really get me. In reply to your question. I'm 69. I was 11 when my mother took to my first live show which was the Rolling Stones in 1964- the Beatles were too poppy for me. Great reaction- more please- maybe official MVs for Blooming or Choose Me and Official Live for Wonderland.

Van Halen, original lineup, February 1984, Atlanta at the Omni, the week Jump hit #1 on Billboard. A year later, they kicked Diamond Dave to the curb.

Drummer Akane has a recurring dream that the last tree in the world is cut down & she asks everybody where she can get new drum sticks from. But everyone is stumped.🤦‍♂️

Another great reaction, Tony! You're the first YT reactor I've heard mention that the band synchs up with the drums after Akane's solo. That's something I marveled about immediately, but no one else ever mentioned it. So thank you for noticing that. And it's not only synched beat wise, but they played in tune with her drums. Quick note about that concert: I believe that "Freedom" video and the prior "Domination" clip that you watched were both filmed at the same gig, in February 2020, at Line Cube Shibuya. One was early during the show, the other near the end. MISA uses a different bass in each one, and also appears to have on more lipstick during "Freedom", so that may be what made you think it was a different show. Looking back, I think that also confused me too, the first times I watched that concert footage. As for my first concert, well, I attended many free jazz performances in the park when I was a little kid, so I can't honestly recall the first one. Might've been a baby in the early 1960's. I do remember watching a live blues band perform on a river boat in the Mississippi River in 1966, when I was 5 years old. That might be the first one I can still recall. However, the first rock music show I attended was Queen when I was 14. Blew my mind. Nothing like Queen in concert during the mid-70's. Freddie Mercury instantly became my fave stage performer, and that's never changed.

One of the best reactions to this song I've heard. Thanks man. To really get the essence of Misa on the base, please react to the 'Manners/Black Hole' (live) video. A two for one clip. As brilliant as the other maids are, the 'Barefoot Assassin' owns both those songs. But of course Akane is right there with her on the kit. My first 'real' concert was Sting 1986. Brilliant. Plenty of great Aussie pub rock bands before that though in pups & clubs from around 1977. Cheers.

The first live band I saw was The Jam in 1980 when I was 14. I recommend next live versions of 'Play', 'Real Existence' or an awesome instrumental 'Onset'.

Great Reaction. Liked your details about the drums and bass. First concert was Stone temple pilots in Hamburg in the Docks 1994 I was 19. I also had Tickets for Nirvana in the Logo in March that year (Band Maid played there see Vladmir Chupins videos) but that did come to pass they canceled it and a bit later Cobain was dead.

First concert (rock concert, I assume you mean) Emerson, Lake, & Palmer - 15 yo [edit] I went to see Jethro Tull right around the same time. Now that I've thought about it, I'm not sure which one was first. I have no idea what the first concert >ever< would have been - I would have one of my older siblings' orchestra concerts and I probably would have been under 2 yo.

I was a late bloomer I guess for concert going , I was 18 and Molly Hatchet /Blackfoot was my first concert , Need to check out The Warning..Money and Choke live Great songs.

Kiss ‘78, I was 11. Too many songs to rec, live Onset or Play; MV for Warning or Different.

A comment about the fans: It's pretty common in Japanese music for there to be a kind of call-and-response structure built into the songs. It hearkens back to traditional Japanese music. So, typically, there are parts that are built into the popular or rock songs for the audience to do something. There will be portions where the audience is supposed to shout along with the beat or clap to it. Like, in the beginning of the song, Miku is encouraging the audience to shout on the 1 & 3 of the beat, which they obligingly do, but then they stop that chant when Saiki begins singing. And then after the drum/guitar solo, the music drops down to just Saiki singing with the kick drum holding the beat, Akane is hitting her sticks together above her head to indicate the audience should be clapping to the beat, which they would continue until the music picked up again. If you get into the J-Rock scene, you'll find that there are all sorts of similar things built into songs by a wide variety of bands to encourage a semi-organized audience participation with the song. (On the pop side of things it can rise to an extreme level of coordinated audience participation. Do a youtube search for "wotagei" to see examples of the kind of coordinated things fans come up with to do in the audience while the pop artists are performing.)

You are one the few who actually knows what he is talking about! Felt really good listening to you talk.

The British band Family in 1968 when I was 14, with Pink Floyd a couple of weeks later, both at the New Marquee Club in Leeds, Yorkshire. Yeah, Kanami was beginning her solo with a reprise of the drum pattern because everything connects in a Band-Maid song, no fragments, no throwaways; everything working to serve the song. I agree with those who have recommended the Manners/Black Whole double. MISA the bass player is to the fore in both, and Kanami wrote Black Hole partly to give Akane a challenge (220 bpm).

You're going to fall in love with Misa if you're down with Primus

First live concert 1978 I was 16, Black Sabbath with Van Halen backing them up WOW!!! lol

The audience is the sixth member of Band-Maid. They know when to start, when to stop, polite in between, always on time like you said, and no loud whistling or hooting. Not like other places at all.

My first live show was Saxon in 1983 crusader tour at 13 yo.

No, no, no. No apologies for talking while doing a reaction video. I came here explicitly to hear you talk about what you hear and see when listening to BAND-MAID. That's the fun of it! Ignore the odd complaint from someone unfamiliar with what a reaction video is actually supposed be. Keep up the good work! Oh, I almost forgot! MISA! MISA! MISA!

First rock show was Chase, and I was in 8th grade. I played trumpet in the band, but let's just say my practice habits got a lot better after that show - 4 trumpets screaming in harmony paying rock!

Enjoying your reactions and appreciate your technical insights and explanations. Need to go back and hear a section a 2nd, 3rd, or however many times you feel like? Please do, I'm all about that kind of thing! My first concert experience was seeing Megadeth at the Tremont in Charlotte NC (smaller venue that I don't think is operating anymore). Friends Dad's coworker and friend also worked at the venue and got us the tickets. They sounded great live and did not disappoint. My favorite moment was when they played peace sells and the entire crowd singing along to the whole song

Every once in a while, I like to revisit Tony's reactions. One of the best reactors out there. Keep up the good work

Queen when I was 17 in 1984 Wembley Arena, London, UK

Great that you praised all members of the band. Akane, Misa, Kanami, Saiki, Miku. And the crowd.

If you love bass, you must listen to Band Maid's "Manners" It has a funky bass riff throughout the song you're gonna love.

Really nice to see you coming back to Band-Maid! The two songs you've reacted to so far are pretty similarly "core Band-Maid", but they branch out into a ton of different styles and feels. My number one recommendation is the 2-for-1 live video of Manners and Black Hole. Manners is a funky groove rock track, while Black Hole is borderline chaotic speed metal, and they're both EXCELLENT.

akane's smile while just going ham is one of the most wholesome thing ever change my mind!!

I was maybe 15-16 and it wasn't any big and known band, just some small time punk band that I didn't even know, and don't even rememeber much of. It being almost 20 years ago.

The Band maid song that is stuck in my head right now is "endless story" live.itnis kind of emotional they give me what i call "the Happy Tickle" that's where you'll get the short choppy breathing pattern changes almost like it does when you're crying and that euphoric happiness like watching your child preform in the school play

First concert for me was Regurgitator in late 2004 when I was 18. Wolfmother supported them just before they got big overseas.

first concert was the band live, and collective soul. it was amazing

On the vocal harmonies, Miku in many of their songs, layers her voice with Saiki's in such a way, you cannot even tell she is doing it. However the resulting vocal is so much fuller than just Saiki by herself. Miku actually is a much more trained vocalist, however she doesn't have the same power that Saiki does. And you are hearing MISA playing the Lead Line on her bass, according to my daughter who is a music teacher at a middle and high school outside of Austin. And the second verse delivered by Miku is in her #2 voice. She has at least 4 different tonalities shat she uses in her singing. Including a somewhat low almost growl she uses in a few songs. Some trivia, Miku had messed up the verse in an earlier performance, singing the first verse again, so Kanami at the start of the song came over and mimicked singing the verse with her to tease her, as the second verse came up, she walked over and sat in front of Miku's vocal monitor, and you can see Miku give her the stinkeye. To this day, in performances of this song the other members will gather 'round Miku and stare at as she sings her verse. Akane - The HAPPIEST DRUMMER IN THE WORLD!!!!! And did you notice that all the other members took a knee or sat down and pumped their fists to try to pump up the crowd even more for her solo? Kanami, short, sweet with a little bit of showing off for the fans. MISA and Akane, the worlds BEST Rhythm section, BAR NONE. Now you have become truly aware of the "FULL POWER OF BAND MAID" kudos if you get the reference.

Wow! So cool reaction! I love BAND-MAID, they have such beautiful music. You need to do more BAND-MAID reactions. But also you need to watch some Lovebites songs. They are amazing and they have really cool drammer. You should check them. For examle the song "Holy War". Thank you for your reaction.

Another great reaction. How about a good old school jam / duel between the bass and lead guitar. Look for the live Band Maid concert version of Don’t You Tell Me. It’s a catchy hook filled pop rock. About 2 minutes in a nice guitar riff. MISA answers, guitar changes it up a bit, MISA answers back and forth like that until MISA runs over to study the notes and plays back, they bring the house down with a killer climax. All fun. Pure joy to watch. They don’t play music like that any more.

First, love the focus on the rhythm section. Misa and Akane are the beating heart of the band and perhaps the best rhythm section playing today. Second, there are lots of band with great individual performers. Where Bandmaid succeeds (and so many fail) is in the musical composition which uses all of these incredible talents to the best effect of the song. There is never too much or too little of anything in each song. They are crafted to perfection. I am looking forward to seeing them in NYC this October.

Another fun reaction Tony. You also exude into that energy loop. You know, one common comments I hear about Band Maid Audiences is there are lot of musicians present. Maybe all Japanese fans can keep time, but in America I can tell when there are a lot musicians in the crowd. The hall becomes that metronome and the energy loop comes alive.

Akane (drums) and MISA (bass) are out of the Tokyo School of Music. It was founded to educate/train musicians for the Japanese music industry. They were working session/backing musicians prior to Band Maid. Kanami (lead guitar) is the composer, she sends the basic music out to MISA and Akane with a drum line for Akane to work from. Once the music is done it goes to Muki for the lyrics with Saiki working with Miku. Saiki has never told Miku she could not sing the lyrics only that the lyrics are hard. As to drummers; here's 3 for you to react to: Haruna of Lovebites; Murata Tamu of Nemophila and Marina Bozzio of Aldious. Marina is the daughter of Terry Bozzio! All 3 are all female bands from Japan.

The live video "Onset" is an instrumental, used to give the vocalist a break. The first video I saw of them was "Play" live and that hooked me. Really any song you pick will be good. The first known band I saw live was Martha and the Vandellas playing from the bed of a flatbed semi in my hometown's downtown. They did Dancin' in the Street so it must have been '64 or '65 while I was in High School, age 15-16.

I was older, 26 and saw the Bangles and was very surprised; they rocked.

First live show: 1989, age 17, Rolling Stones Steel Wheels Tour at the Los Angeles Colosseum. Opening acts: Living Color and Guns 'n' Roses.

The live version of Manners is basically a bass led song with the guitars playing backup. You will love it.

First concert.....1967 age 15. Canned Heat, Grass Roots, and local Houston band Fever Tree, who had a regional hit with "San Francisco Girls"

I'm a total Maidiac and I've watched hundreds of reactions to Band-Maid and I have to say your reactions are fantastic. You bring real knowledge to the Maid's music. Akane is one of the best drummers of her generation - or any generation, imho. Peace out, and thanks for your work! 🤘🤘

It was ELO at age 13 . great show . I'll never forget it .

My first live show was ZZ Top, I was 18 at the time. Really looking forward to see these ladies in October!

It's cool to see you mention the rhythmic phrases; I think Akane is a very melodic drummer. She supports the guitar and the vocals so well, but then so does MISA on bass. In fact, the whole band support each other. Watch Saiki; she just disappears when it's time for someone else to take the spotlight. She's not dramatic about it, she just vanishes. A few others have mentioned the "Manners / Black Hole" double video (it's from a live stream they did about a year ago), and that's a good one. There was a very good version of "Alone" (their first band-written song) on a different live stream from about 18 months ago with a very cool bass intro, but I doubt you can use it without getting blocked. The official music video is good, though.

The only drum solo that compares is Animal from the Muppets :))

Akane reminds me of a more controlled Keith Moon

MISA MISA MISA!!! After hearing this performance countless times...Bass just pops out as the lead instrument for me now. Akane cites Ian Paice as one of her influences...particularly 'Highway Star'...its the flow of her playing I would say resembles. React to any/all of their songs...many shades of Maid-Rock to be revealed.

I saw a few bands live my "first" year. Which was first I don't know, but the first bunch of ones was Camel, Manfred Manns Earth Band, Genesis and 10CC. Not counting my classmartes band in high school... :)

Great reaction! You added to the hype loop. 😁

The first concert that I actually attended in person was. And not a slouch of an act or tour to catch them on. AC/DC Back in Black tour, in the fall of 1981. At New York's prestigious, Madison square garden. Doesn't get much better than that for one's first show. I was 16 years old at the time.

Wow! Primus for your first show, what a way to get started! I've always enjoyed their music, but never got the chance to see them live.

The sound of this small Kit is great, it sounds like the Boss))

In Chicago at the old Cominsky Park (home of the White Sox) All Day concert with Mahogony Rush, AC/DC, Foreigner, and Aerosmith. I was 12 years old.

Even though I haven't been to a concert as yet but my first concert will be in October with Band Maid being my first and honestly I couldn't be happier with Band Maid being my first concert as they tour the US and they're on my bucket list of bands I want to see at least once in my life live. Somethings I love about Band Maid is at one point or another everyone gets their moment in the spotlight, their chemistry and their love for their craft. It's been a little over two years since I've discovered them and I couldn't be happier. My only regret is I didn't discover them sooner. As for recommendations if you'd like to keep descending the rabbithole with female Japanese bands I'd like to recommend Nemophila, Lovebites and someone I'd like to see have more exposure is Li-sa-X and her band ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-19VQ9tkWksQ.html Nemophila and their live performance of their song Oiran ,Nemophila is band that has rocked themselves into my heart with their energy and their stage presence. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-99zsH6iG_6c.html Lovebites with their live performance of their song Set The World on Fire. Another metal band that's phenomenal on stage. I could say more but I'll let music from Nemophila and Lovebites speak for itself ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PzsqmnEa89c.html And lastly Li-sa-X and her band . A phenomenal young guitarist who started playing while she was younger and at 17 she can play with the best of them. She teamed up with Hazuki the guitarist of Nemophila and the phenomenal vocalist Rina. As a newer channel I wish you the best with your channel and its growing community

My first live concert was AC/DC during the Thunderstruck tour (1990 or 1991, I think?). I was 19 or 20.

First concert: John Denver in a small lounge-like room at the Golden Nugget Casino in Vegas. I think I was about 6 or 7. My sister bought the whole family tickets. We used to go on family vacations in our van. An Evening With John Denver: Live in LA was one of our favorite 8-Track tapes to listen to while riding down the road. After the show we found an arcade in a remote part of the hotel. While there, John Denver walked by. We were able to meet him. One of the highlights of my life. New Sub last night.