Old School Nerd Reacts to Band Maid Domination LIVE!!!  

Reportedly 70% of Band-Maid fans are from outside Japan. Edit: and their last two albums were titles World Domination and Conqueror.

BAND-MAID is simply the best live rock band out today. They put a smile on your face with every song.

B-M are "Ice Queen" lead vocals. "Mincho" on lead. "Small Pigeon" on rhythm/vocals. "Barefoot Assassin" on bass & a "Gorilla" on drums. 5 maids 1 big ❤ always epic music.

You need to listen to "Wonderland" to discover the falsetto voice of Saiki and how great it is, and "Alone" MV to hear her lower range. Best rock band on the planet.

Saiki is a very emotional singer. As you dig deeper in the catalog you will discover this. It was the song Freeze that got my attention earlier this year ( Pre pandemic ) . Band Maid songs are very different from each other where I find metal, or power metal music interchangeable . Not a great deal of variation. This coming from a Sabaton fan of long time. Band Maid for me is number one. Now you will also find so many other very good Japanese bands. To many to list . Have fun with it all. Subscribed Oh check out the Warning 3 sisters from Mexico also a lot of fun .

I rank the Beatles the best rock band of all time, and agree, none of them were virtuosi on their instruments. It was the synergy and songwriting. Band-Maid for me are the best rock band founded since around 1970. And I saw a lot of the great ones live--Jefferson Airplane, Purple, Sabbath, Queen, Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, many more. Rock has been dying a painful death for three decades, but it is coming back, and the credit goes to bands like this.

Another note, this song is number 21 out of 22 from this concert! Amazing energy and stamina!

I wasn’t fond of the lead singers voiced when I discovered this band but after listening to a half a dozen songs she fits perfectly for the rest of the group🎤

They're a hard rock band, and Saiki is a great hard rock lead singer. And that's just fine with me. You mentioned Neal Peart, and I feel like that's a pretty good comparison with Akane. Is she one of the greatest of all time? Probably not Yet, but she's on the trajectory. And she smiles all the time, so that's a bonus.

Yes *MISA, MISA, MISA* Bassist truly awesome but unfortunately LINE CUBE SHIBUYA recording has the guitar turned down so it hard to take in *Kanami* playing would suggest recording from STUDIO COAST or Zepp Tokyo like *Onset, Real Existence or CROSS* , For more of *Saiki* vocals suggest *Wonderland* has a Jazz fill to it. Thanks for supporting *Miku Kobato* and her quest for World Domination bring great music to the world.

"OK, I get it. I get it now." Yeah, you're gonna be saying that a lot should you continue on with BAND-MAID.

traditional japanese singing has a lot more vibrato so you would not find many long held notes .

This song was number 22 out of 23 at this concert and you should try freedom from the same concert.

Band Maid is one band the excels live! Your right, many bands can preform great in the studio, but fall apart live. Band Maid is great in both! Freedom, Play or any live performance and you will be amazed. Check out Onset, and instrumental, and is only performed live. It's a song put into to give the singer a break. Saiki has developed a great stage presence and leads the crowd and the band. One of the many things about Band Maid that I love is that every member is going full force, all the time! You have to listen to Band Maid songs many times to hear all the levels! Best Rock Band on the planet at the moment!

Great reaction and also from a person who seems to be very competent on the subject. I can tell you that in 2019 I was invited to a Band-Maid concert by chance, and after that, I chased them for a week around Europe to see two more concerts. I am 59 years old and I am a huge fan of the music of all genres, and I have always gone to see every concert I could of all the most famous historical super bands, I can tell you that it was more than 20 years that I had not felt such strong emotions at a concert these girls are bestial, they play for 2 hours and each song is a new surprise with introductions to crazy songs, often in JAZZ STYLE OR PROGRESSIVE AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS. I was in the front row pressed against the stage one meter from Saiki and I could hear her natural voice outside the audio system, she has an incredible natural intonation, and for now, she cannot push at full power because she has had surgery to the vocal cords. Saiki said she will return to pushing in 2021. I met Saiki around the streets of the city she is shy and very reserved if you talk to her she seems very kind, then she arrives on stage with a decisive step and transforms herself into an incredible dark queen of the stage without ever overshadowing her companions. Band-Maid has fun while they play and drag you with them in a whirlwind of emotions. As you say Misa with the bass plays an incredible amount of notes throughout the concert, and since the audio is set with bass and drums emphasis you will be able to vibrate with Misa throughout the concert. Akane on drums seems invasive and too loud at first, then you understand that this is the right way to play and make the drums feel, Akane plays for two hours like there's no tomorrow, and keeps smiling and looking around and joking with her companions and the public she makes continuous faces, laughs alone, she looks like a child who has fun while she smashes everything with a hammer. Akane eats bananas during mid-break. While performing "Shake That" I was afraid that toms or a cymbal might roll around the stage, I have never seen a drumbeat so hard in a concert. Akane has insane precision and surprises you with beautiful drumlines that can carry the whole song, then amazes you with crazy ghost notes done on the double pedal bass, things that are very rare to hear done so well. Miku is very small and very nice, she has a very sweet voice and plays the rhythm guitar always against the time, creating strange rhythmic atmospheres that make the songs interesting and surprising, Miku has created the Band-Maid and writes many lyrics of the songs if you read the translations too the lyrics are not bad at all. Kanami knows how to turn her guitar into an emotion generator does crazy things sometimes at speeds that few have been able to do in the history of music, and takes really beautiful notes, she doesn't just scale up and down the necks, like many guitarists. they do, she performs real studied solo, which straightens your body hair. Kanami can also surprise you with singing with a spectacular intonation and a very sweet voice during the acoustic performances of some songs. Kanami at times can seem crazy when she lets herself be carried away and starts jumping around the whole stage risking to overwhelm Saiki, she jumps on Akane's drums, I saw her playing Akane's cymbals kicking while she was throwing crazy guitar notes, he really seems out of her mind. Kanami composes and arranges most of the songs. You will have straight hair for the whole concert, at the end of the concert you will be tired, a little deaf, but very happy and full of positive power, and you will be in love with Saiki with no chance of escape. I saw these really happy girls, I saw Saiki with tears of emotion at the end of the concert, I saw Misa with the ice bag on her left arm, Saiki rubbing her throat with a strange cylindrical object, Akane eating bananas, Miku tries to talk to the audience with gestures or in absurd English, but you understand the same, even Miku is quite crazy. Kanami who came to put the guitar neck almost in my face, and almost fell into the audience. I saw a video where the Japanese audience took Saiki off the stage leaving Miku to finish the song alone, then Saiki came back without shoes as the security staff was going crazy. Saiki worrying about an onlooker who was sick. I think maybe they can really dominate the rock world as Miku wishes. Run to the Band-Maid concert and you will experience the same forgotten emotions you felt with the old super bands of the 70s. listen to "Play" live on 14 Feb 2020 from Band maid official youtube channel, there is a beautiful progressive intro, and you can hear Saiki laugh as she sings from Akane's grimaces as she is lowered in front of the drums. In my opinion, they are the best rock band of today to see in concert. Waiting for your new Band-Maid reactions.😎😎❤❤👍👍💕💕

You nailed a key element: Misa, the bass player. But you haven't seen enough of Akane, the drummer. I rate them the best back line in the world, since the passing of Neil Peart. Jimmy Page said Akane reminds him of Bonzo, and even asked to have his picture taken with her (the photo is easy to find on line if you want to look it up).

Nice reactions. I had the problem with language at first also. Then someone said imagine if you were Japanese listening to an American band. The penny dropped, I let the music do the talking and their music speaks loud and clear :) I’m subscribed and looking forward to hearing more.

To be fair... Dice MV is one of their best... and actually is one of the best at bringing in new fans.

I’d suggest Play live from their channel. It’s from this concert as well. It began as their first full on instrumental, but Saiki liked it so much that she asked Miku, rhythm/vocalist, to add lyrics to it so she could sing it!💪🏻🤘🏻

You are absolutely spot on about Saiki (vocalist). Band-Maid works because Saiki’s voice is another one of the instruments... she never overpowers the rest unless the song or particular section of the song calls for it. But it’s not really the Japanese language. There are “power” type Japanese vocalists in other bands.

Not many bands have a lead bassist. We all love MISA for her unique ability to create a groovy secondary melody that makes their songs more layered, creative and interesting

About drums - react Freedom live About vocals - react Wonderland live About guitar - Onset live looks interesting And they have some good music video also - I very like their "The Dragon Cries", "Blooming", "Rinne"....

You know your band is good live when Jimmy Page sees you in concert and goes backstage to tell you so and then also asks for a selfie with Akane, the drummer. True story. 8:34 Look closely and you can see that MISA, the bassist, has a pick held in the web of skin between her thumb and fingers and, in half a nanosecond, switches from plucking to picking and then puts it back to pluck again. A very skilful trick. Best live Rock band I've seen since I saw Zeppelin in 1979 - yes, I've waited 41 years for this band!

Band-Maid Real Existence (LIVE) Only suggestion, go back a couple of seconds when coming back after a pause. Other than that , good stuff 👏

Excellent reaction. I was the same the first time I heard them, but you realise you don't have to understand it to enjoy it.

Try freedom live from The same concert👍

If you want to see a different side of BM then check out Daydreaming. It is a powerful and moving power rock ballad with some great vocals from both Saiki and Miku. Many BM fans consider it to be one of BMs top songs. Sadly few reactors react to it because it is a ballad but I find it to be BMs most moving song even if I can't understand the lyrics. Lol

Saiki was absolutely ON FIRE for this one, and the rest of this show TBH. I've seen them in person twice and this show is in my opinion their best performance.

Here it's simple: "Hello World, we are band-Maid and were are going to dominate the (rock) world".

Interesting that people competitively rank singers, songs, band members-even compare apples to oranges across genres-or try to unpack what makes Band Maid, 'Band Maid.' Makes it clear we all take away from it something personal. It's all subjective. Compared to the old days when labels and radio were gatekeepers, Band Maid blew up quickly. They did what's needed to make inroads in Japan-one of the largest music industries in the world-found their sound and mastered it. That's a huge feat. They all have roles to play, and all contribute to their success, too. It may take more songs (especially live) to unpack how, but they all do. That's one reason they have the makings of a great band (same applies to Jinjer). Calling out one as the lynch pin feels arbitrary to me because the next song will be different. Then the next. And the next. Says a lot about the band's versatility. BTW, Akane the drummer impressed one VIP-Jimmy Page.

"Wonderland" is the lead singer's song. "Freedom", especially the live version from Valentine's day this year, belongs to the drummer.

Best rocking maids 🔥 🔥 They are amazing live as well. Been to their live once, and the show was so explosive and was overwhelming.

I've been a fan of their sound for a while, and I'd first thought their schtick was their outfits. But their schtick revealed itself to me to be their musicianship and cohesive teamwork. But, another important revelation was in their writing ability. They're a wonderfully deceptive, skilled group of singers and musicians who belong together.

For another great live performance from Band Maid check out 'Freedom'. It also features the 'happiest' drum solo I've ever seen. For someone who grew up listening to the hard rock of the 80's and 90's this is one of the most impressive bands (in that genre) that I've seen in a long time. Also, while the lead singer is the front person during the song, Miku (baking vocals and founder of the band) is the hype person between songs and the most outgoing member of the band.

Great band-made reaction. Next, I recommend the power ballad "Wonderland", which shows the breadth of their composition ability. There is a falsetto voice of Saiki. (Saiki couldn't get falsetto voice until she had surgery to remove polyps in her throat.)

Band-Maid is awesome! But, if you want Japanese Metal here are a few suggestions: Maximum the Hormone: Yoshu Fukushu Unlucky Morpheus: Black Pentagram Undead Corporation: Make Me Crazy Lovebites: When Destinys Align Galneryus: Raise My Sword DOLL$BOXX (more rock funk with metal elements): Sekaiwa Kitto Aiwo or Shout Down If you want something fun try this Ladybaby: Nippon Manju 🤘😁🤘

It would be Jinjer opening for Band Maid. Jinjer is just getting started with widespread recognition while Band Maid is huge. A lot of it is about international markets, with Ukraine being outside of the main media markets and not having a culture that is accustomed to domestic groups so they don't have a support structure in place domestically to get bands off the ground. Japan has a long history of domestic acts thanks to J-pop and is very hooked in to international media markets so Japanese bands have a lot more opportunity.

There's nothing deceptive about how good these ladies are.

Thanks for checking them out so quickly! & welcome to the BandMaid rabbit hole. enjoy your stay! ;) The drummer is a machine(they always try to mess her up and make her laugh in the LIVE events)! the fans were all waiting for your face to melt when the onslaught of solos were coming. lol the trio in the back are super talented from the beginning. Miku & Saiki are growing all the while. this song is about not giving up or letting others hold you back. btw they have songs which are Misa focused like this one. LIVE recommendations: PLAY, Freedom, ONSET(super impressive!) music video recommendations: Rinne(more in the metal genre), Domination(to hear Misa/bass DISTINCT difference from the live version), Blooming, Puzzle, Bubble, Yolo, Alone agree David Lee Roth had Charisma, and he used it as his main weapon. :)

The video ends somewhat abruptly because at the concert they went straight got the intro of the next song.

I've always considered Saiki's and Miku's vocals as two more instruments in the amazing group that is BAND-MAID. Of course many times I look up the English translation of Miku's lyrics just to get a general idea of what the song is about, her lyrics are deep and powerful, but just hearing their vocals is enough for me, the meaning notwithstanding. You say your old but I'm 65 and BAND-MAID is my favorite band. Rock on, Chewie, oh, and KURRUPO! PO!

Watch "take me higher" live if you wanna see Saiki popping off

The lead guitarist Kanami is also the main songwriter and arranger, with Miku the rhythm being the main lyricist. Btw here’s a (Must Read) recent 2019 official interview where every member talks in detail about themselves- their family and upbringing, what got them into music, influences, past associations and various struggles eventually leading to BM’s formation. They also speak about their growth as a band since their debut, individual roles within the band, and their personal aspirations and endgoals for their careers and as musicians even beyond Band Maid. www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/irq3tq/i_just_discovered_this_band_and_need_some_pointers/

As you noticed Band Maid has two lead guitarists, one just happens to play a bass. There are songs where Kanami is in the spotlight shredding and the Barefoot Assassin is following her note for note. So much talent among all these ladies!

Maybe you could try Wonderland from Band Maid. You can judge Saiki vocal in that song..

Band maid song Real Existence. Live and Rinne (MV) and Non fiction days(mv) shes play heavy song and you like bass list. I recommend song Dragon cries (mv) and onset live. Your like drummer? recommend Freedom live ;D and etc.

Ah yes, you will quickly learn that while other bands are 1,2, 3 go BandMaid is 1 and go!

Hello, first i really like your commentary, second this really is an incredible band, Kanami (lead guitar) is a goddess plain and simple, a master of the craft! Try Freedom, Real Existence, Play, all Live. So much talent between all of the band. Also i have to leave a suggestion for you to check out the other amazing all female band from Japan, Lovebites they are quite different from Band Maid, they are straight up Metal band, thrash, power, Heavy Rock, Ballads, you name it and they sing 100% English! Try Lovebvites - Holy War Live Zepp 2020. Hope you enjoy and stay safe!

Band Maid is simply the best band in the world today. Different members shine depending on the song, but they are always tight. If you want to see a better representation of Saiki's vocals check out "Wonderland" from this same show. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

I'm working on an illustration and just love listening to Band-Maid, they put me in a toe-tapping mood, and love your reviews on them and feel your so right about them and cant wait to see them live.

Liking these reactions you have to Band-Maid. You break it down very well how musically talented these women are. Band-Maid kicks ass!!! This is just the beginning, wait till you hear more of them.

Thumbs up. If you want to know how great this band REALLY is on stage, you should watch "Real Existence", live 2018, from their channel. It will be another surprise:-)

Nice reaction. Part of the reason you're hearing the bass so prominent is due to this particular mix from the Shibuya live . They kind of inadvertently muffled the guitars from this mix in their effort to catch the live, audience sound, so I'd really recommend you listen to the studio version of the song to compare (it's actually posted on their YT channel). What impressed me the most about this song was not its performance, but it's composition and arrangement. The songwriting just blew me away (I first heard the studio version). I'd recommend Puzzle (live), Moratorium (live), Secret My Lips (on their YT channel), Yolo (on their YT channel) and Onset (instrumental).

You know what? Since I discovered Band-Maid and after watching all their stuff on YT several times I also watched a whole ton of reactions to them but, you are the only channel I'm subscribing to. I've seen from music teachers to vocal teachers to people that just enjoys music reacting but, you are the perfect knot in between. You sure know about music but don't need to tell that they're amazing for going from E to C to Z#&@€ and blablabla, and also you're not just the average guy that likes music. You speak with the experience of a guy that has heard a lot of music and are accurate from the beginning without too much technical talk. I'm in for any BM or any other band you're reacting to from now on. I choose Band-Maid 🤘

I fell back in love with music again thanks to Band Maid. Their live performances are usually always better than their studio tracks, but my ONE exception so far is RINNE (Reincarnation) studio official video. AMAZING song and more aggressive while showing their talents as always.

If you like Rush, then I think you will enjoy Band-Maid's instrumental song called Onset. There is a live version on their channel.

You totally get it! MISA (bass) and Akane (drums) are best friends and they both were going to the same music school, so they are playing together for round about 15 years. They both learned jazz, so they are improvising and Kanami (lead guitar) who writes the songs is letting them do their thing. So they are doing it, BUT it fits perfectly! It´s really unique and everyone is really talented in this band, but these two ladies are KICKASS! They all together having the perfect chemistry, if one member is leaving, there is no Band-Maid anymore, but they are so close with each other, that´s never gonna happen! And they are SO MUCH better live! A lot of their skill is gone if you listen to the tracks from an album or MV... Live is the real deal! Greetings from Germany!

Great reaction, I knew you would get it. I love that you make the band the priority in the video. Jimmy Page caught one of their shows and requested a meet and greet with Akane after the show, as well as a photo after he told her she is VERY GOOD.

Even if Saiki's charisma is obvious here, you have to witness it by yourself when standing in the crowd, it's something else - I've seen hundreds of great bands live with talented front(wo)men, and Saiki is easily in the top few because she instantly connect with you. And the band ... stunning is the only word I can think of.

Please do onset live it shows there playing skills

I hesitate to comment on old video clip. I am a Japanese in 50's. When we were kids, we found Van Halen, Def Leopard, AC/DC, Alice in Chain etc etc.., we did like this; 1st time : Wow, this is cool! Nice song! I love his voice! 2nd time : Guitar! Cool riffs! He is a wizard! 3rd time : Bass is the bad ass! 4th time : Drums is a killer! He must have 4 arms! 5th time : Back to the 1st time That is how we were listening ROCK. And now, we are doing the same on Band Maid. I think this is the reason Band Maid kicks old farts.

I'm 36 years old spanish native speaker and I have always listened to music in english but that was never a problem to conect with the bands I like. Apparently english native speakers do have problems if songs are not in their own language which is very sad.

nice reaction. its fun to watch songs with you and listening to your thoughts. 👍 if you want to continue the band-maid trail, i would suggest 'freedom' live or 'play' live from their official channel. oh, and one tiny thing. if you could just rewind a tap or two after the pause/talk, it makes it smoother to go back into the song. and in case you want to check out another all female powermetal group from japan, maybe give 'lovebites' a shot. their 'when destinies align' MV is a good introduction to see if you like it.

I love all of them, they’re all great in their own way, but ALWAYS, for me... the standout is MISA the bassist, she is an absolute MONSTER, to hear her slap and groove and solo feeds me, it’s so damn good

17,000 Japanese audience members joining in for English bits of the chorus... AWESOME!!!!

In retrospect, your reaction to Dice was spot on for a first reaction.

Freedom live, from this same show.

i haven't seen a lot of this band but what i have seen, i have been thoroughly impressed. i am like you and the bass player just kicks ass. these ladies are just amazing. you are right that the lead singer is so perfect for this band

Sai-chan is GOOOOODDDD!

Try theyr song "Dragon cryes" - it's on english.

For their live shows, I'd recommend Onset, Play, Wonderland, Freedom and their music videos of Rinne and Blooming are also great.

I love this reaction :) Full with emotions :) In good way :) When someone discovered a new world :)

The song is about people telling you no you can't do that and they not listening and breaking down the door and saying hello hello hello

Nice reaction again! If you want to hear a song where Saiki's vocals are amazing, listen to the song "Wonderland" live from the same concert. It is probably my favorite live performance by BAND-MAID Cheers

all members are amazing and every song has a different "focus" some are drum n bass some guitar the next may be guitar and bass or vocal but its weird when you listen to a bass heavy song like this a few times you start to nice how intricate the other instruments are(i include the vocals as an intrument) but are just pushed back a little to let a band member shine...oh and most defiantly a live band

Both MISA the bass player and Akane the drummer both went to the same prestigious music school in Japan together. Kanami Tono the lead guitarist writes/composes 95% of their music. Miku Kobato the rhythm guitar player founded the band. Saiki the lead singer was a backup singer and dancer before joining Band-Maid. As a musician of 56 plus years I believe Band-Maid is the best musically talented band on the planet today. IMO. Great reaction 👍👍

I believe they will appear at the Grammy Awards one day.

Note: there are many more surprises that have come out of Japan, but maybe best one band at a time.😈 Subscribing.

There's a reason why MISA is called the Barefoot Silent Assassin ;D

Misa and kaname both do additional backup vocals. They just seldom appear on video doing so.

Two songs in........this is just the beginning of a great journey! Enjoy! The more you see them, the more you’ll like them.

Believe me, you will not be disappointed. Their back story is also interesting to know. Ask your viewers to share the story, or you can find them all on the bandmaid sub-Reddit.🤘

This was the 20th song in this concert.

If you grew up with Dylan, Plant, Morrison or Jagger you don't have to understand the words to love the song!

I love Misa. I can't say enough about her and her playing however I think you under stated the talent of the drummer (Akane) and guitarist (Kanami). All 3 are trained on their instrument, beyond a few lessons to get them by. Knowing the band, the way I do, I see that all instruments have a place in the song. All of their music is like that, especially the ones that they write. Akane is a monster on the drums. She takes that 5 piece kit and destroys it. Never misses a beat and never sounds like a warped record ( slows down then speeds up.).

You need to listen Freedom song live in the same concert. Also, check Lovebite band, they are a great japanese heavy metal band. You need to start with their song Shadowmaker.

Check out "The Dragon Cries" by Band Maid if you want an English song. Music producer Tony Visconti, who worked with David Bowie and T. Rex, asked the singers to come to New York to create this gem.

If you check Tatiana live... she is not able to reproduce the melodic part at the end of "Piscis" as she does in the "live" session.👍

When Miku (rhythm guitar) who started the band realized her voice wasn't strong enough to sing the types of songs she wanted the band to play I think they found the perfect singer in Saiki to take the lead. Though Saiki did say they tricked her by not telling her about the maid uniforms.

Wow!!! That Bassist is RELENTLESS! Sub'd. Points for raising strong daughters.

Honestly If i was The Warning. I wouldn't want Band-Maid to open for us. Maybe The Warning should open for Band-Maid. I'd be down for that....

This is exactly why Miku recruited Saiki because her voice fits the band very well.

MISA - the barefoot whisky drinking assassin and goddess on bass! :)

So obviously the next song should be Freedom. To put a spotlight on Akane the drummer.

Check Wonderland(live from official channel) for amazing vocals. Nice reaction btw

Band Maid speaks Band Maid and people usually start understanding a couple songs into it. English is not necessary I would try "Real Existence" or "Freedom" live next. Lovebites is another band you should look into.They are metal inspired by Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, a little Slayer, and many others. It is in English. Try "Thunder Vengeance" or "Raise Some Hell." I am a huge fan of both bands and have almost all of their music and DVDs.

Misa the bassist and Akane the drummer went to the same music school and have a jazz background, which might explain some of their improvisational play style

Thank you great reaction. Next song Moratorium live please. This is super cool.

Bass player was carrying on past the end...no let-up. And this was near the end of a 2 hour+ concert...such energy. I'd say there's two videos that are the guaranteed 'venus fly trap' to snag new B-M fans: First is the 'Thrill' MV...the original sort of mission statement contrast of cute visual and hard rock sound...before they wrote their own songs (and it's great song...coz THEY play it) and then this 'Domination Live' showing how far they've come...and shine as a live act. Next...'Freedom' same concert...after that...any...all good. A great song is 'Secret My Lips'. Then, for a stunning video, their April Fool joke: They posted on social media that they changed name to Band-Maiko (apprentice geisha) with MV 'Secret Maiko Lips'...reworked song with traditional instruments added and even some older vocal dialect. It was well received (no joke) so they then did a Maiko mini-album. They're a clever band and Kanami, particularly, is a superb composer.

Check out their song "Moratorium" (live). There is lead bass throughout that songs. Bass and guitar change leads throughout the song.