SESSION MUSICIAN REACTS | BAND-MAID - Warning! 

This band checks off every box you can think of, best band to come around in decades! Their versatility is simply amazing! They can melt your heart with a song like "Daydreaming", melt your face off with "Rinne", boggle your brain with "Different" or "Screaming", and then when you think they could not surprise you anymore your mind gets blown by "Onset" or "Puzzle". Ok they have covered the gambit what else could they possibly do? Wait, what is this Band Maiko??? 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

Most talented and MAYBE already the best band on the planet right now PERIOD

You really should watch Onset or Play Live to see Misa's bass in action :)

You’ve got to check out their live performances as they’re even better live and they tend to do extended solos and intros. My best recommendation to start with would be “Onset” or “Domination”. They’re all available on their official youtube channel.

I really appreciate your way of reviewing an MV - for the type of comments you're making, not stopping is better IMO, it is more spontaneous this way. And of course, I love that you insist so much on Akane's drumming - some people don't realize how good she is (and I often wonder if she knows how good she is!). And our sweet Mincho (Kanami's nickname) turning into a fire-breathing Godzillesque monster (when she isn't strapped to a car roof!) is both hilarious (she HATES heights) and amazing (when you'll start to know them better, you'll see she's usually an extremely shy, mannered soft-spoking lady who turn into a rock godess on stage - Dr Jekyll and Ms Hyde!

without reading through the comment section, I believe you are probably getting a tons of suggestion to watch a Live performance. These are because of two things mainly: 1. we know we'll get a good reaction and insights out of you, considering the 2 previous bandmaid reaction you've done 2. because we know you will enjoy it and all we want is for you to have a good time and inherently a great day We saw how bandmaid can put a smile on your face, it happens to all of us. I hope you'll take the suggestion, and enjoy 👍

Saiki (the lead singer) said, in an interview, that this was the easiest song to record on the new album because the vocals fit her natural style perfectly.

Your ability to pick up details is impressive. Their Different MV released in December also has a complex and driving arrangement.

Yes agree with Juan, you must see Domination and also Freedom live to see their talent for jamming and entertaining live. They are masters of it.

Great reaction. For us amateur musicians, nothing beats listening to a pro reacting to a piece of music they love and appreciate. Not only do I get to listen to great music, I get to feel like a genius doing so. :)

G'day Sygneh. Always love the musician's perspective on a reaction, that still allows for the emotions evoked by the music and song. Enjoying both your technical descriptions and obvious enjoyment. This is one of my first stops for reactions now (respecting your 24 hour rule!). I'll try and catch up on your other content. You picked a wild time to get into Band Maid. Enjoy the ride!

Yes! More of this, please. Thoroughly enjoyed your technical breakdown/fangirling. I would love to see you react to some live songs like 'Domination', 'Real Existence', 'Onset', or 'Wonderland'. Good on ya!

Thanks for covering Band-Maid, Sygneh. Great technical breakdown! Band-Maid's music is dense and can be a bit confusing at first. Yet it's played and integrated so well, we can (sort of) follow along on the first couple of listens and just be amazed with what we're hearing. After our minds settle down, we can run it through a few more times and start to hear individual parts, which are very complex for a rock band, but fascinating and satisfying. With more listens we begin to more fully appreciate just what's going on here - just how good and cleaver these five, unique and prolific rock stars are. Band-Maid is one of those rare bands, like RUSH & YES, for example, that create music one can listen to over and over, rediscovering, and still feel like it's fresh and exciting as the first time. I still get chills hearing their early songs. That, along with the bright, fun and quirky personalities of each Maid, should be a golden formula for stratospheric success.

Mmmmmm ..... BAND-MAID!!!!! Thanx muchly :) Subscribed!

Wonderful reaction. It is always great to watch a professional break down a song and point out things I would normally gloss over. And don't worry about not stopping the video. Your audio is mixed just right that the video and your mic don't overpower the other. So we hear your comments just fine and it feels more genuine when we can hear in real-time your thoughts during the song. As for the next song I would recommend the live official video of Play or Onset. Both show of some great bass and technique. Or as a change of pace Wonderland live, one of their more mellow songs.

It's almost criminal how ridiculously talented these ladies are!!! For a more bass heavy(with a killer bass solo), try the song No God off their latest album Unseen World. Unfortunately there's no video for it(yet🙏), though I heard rumors of another video drop very soon(next week)! If not, try a live performance. Remarkably, they are better live! Domination, Play, Onset(Instrumental) for starters. They are so good that they do their own stunts!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘

The orchestral intro mirrors what they do at concerts, where a similar piece of music plays in the background as they come on stage. Since this is the first track on the new album, I think they added that to give it the same feel as their live shows.

You want more Japanese Girl Rock checkout "Lovebites" "Brake the Wall".

Please checkout a band called Asterism, from japan.

In februari they give an online concert of 2 hours more then 20 songs. on Zaiko Japan. next week is the selling

Nice!!! Their songs "Freedom", "Moratorium" and "Different" should be next. Every song is unique.

Awesome review! There are dozens and dozens of reactors for this already and though you are new to the band, you have one of the top three and maybe the best IMO. I love having a pro musician be able to explain what's happening and why it matters. Fantastic video! Thanks! PS Im totally okay with your talking. Its intelligent commentary and Ive already watched the video a dozen times! haha PPSS... also, the respect in having the 24 hour cool down. Thats respect and being a pro! PPSSSS>>>> haha.. Check out "play" or the instrumental "onset" on their official channel from their last concert before the shut down last year. They are even better live many will tell you, plus is shows off the talents a bit more individually. Honestly any live track right now will give you another perspective.

DOLL$BOXX - Take My Chance

Probably one of my favorite new reactors to Band-Maid. Love seeing real musicians react and getting more girls in on the mix.

Here is another all female Japanese band with a base player you'll like. This song would be a good Base cover too. Scandal with the song A.M.D.K.J. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3pDpYur3Nwc.html

Please reaction onset pazzle acoustic version

Kanami is a great guitarist and composer. And they are great to play it.

I saw several people reacting to another band song commented that the bass player has strange technique but still cool: UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Awakening (Full Band Playthrough Video) | Napalm Records ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gqUPGa15Oto.html Band-Maid is one of the most talented rock band in the generation.

Love bites/Raise some hell

Since you are a bassist you should check out the Japanese bassist Kiyoshi. She plays the bass as the lead instrument. Slaps and finger picks. This MV ,"Hero", is good for seeing her her bass technique: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sstSVUG5psM.html

Perhaps the greatest rock bands today! Please react to Yoyoka Soma covering Burn by Deep Purple! She is legit! 11yo drummer from Japan just named to Drummer Worlds Top 500 drummers in the world list. The youngest person ever to be so honored. It will melt your face! I am a new subscriber and I really love your reaction and your insightful comments!

You really need to watch their live videos . They are 100 times better then the MVs , believe it or not . And MISA on her bass live is mind blowing !

You'll love this new CD for so many reasons. It's easily my album of the year. All killer songs start to finish

If you want to check out another all female band from Japan try Lovebites. Lovebites are heavy/power metal so a bit heavier than Band-Maid. I would love to see a reaction to Lovebites - edge of the world (Live at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo, Japan) This is one of there softer songs but one of my favourites.

Kanami (lead guitarist) would be happy for calling her a genius cuz she writes the songs but future songs could be fun as well as other members are starting getting more involved in the songwriting.

Onset (instrumental) official live. No question! (For an all band - showcase - performance, Domination live). Long time touring bassist - great review and breakdown - wishing you well!

GIRLS ROCK! Like I had to tell you. BAND-MAID just rippin it up. Lots more to see from them, too. Everything will amaze you. Try something live next time.

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Arigato Gozaimasu!!!

Definitely up for Q&A or livestream.

Since you’re a bassist, could you talk about sections of songs you like and why you like them for normies like us?

yes BAND-MAID fans are crazy, i mean we gotta be if we are gonna help our Small Pigeon overlord achieve global domination lol

They just dropped another live video from online concert last week. The song is love letter for the fans👌

Thanks SYGNEH!

Another Japanese group worth checking out is Babymetal. They are actually more popular than Band-Maid. Please react to this: BABYMETAL - "No Rain, No Rainbow (Budokan Black Night)". This song is a ballad. Beautiful vocal and instrumental melodies. This song is amazing. 👍

ASTERISM.......ASTERISM. .....!!!!!!!! Posluchaj tej grupy

I really respect your 24 hour rule... it really helps for their music to be appreciated on its own first. (and of course get them the views they deserve first)

awesome stuff thank you BM 4EVER

More BAND-MAID?! I'm IN! Subscribe button pressed!

Check Lovebites another all female japanese Band

She thinks this band maid song is complicated...warm up song for band maid.😁

please react bandmaid daydreaming, start over, nonfiction days hehe..

Nice Reaction! Great Review! Cool Maids don't look at explosions! 🤘

Did anyone ever tell you that you have great hearing / listening Skills. I needed to hear the Song like 4 Times as a Non musician to pick that all up. Especially that drumming near the End i didnt even notice it as first listen. Its soo faast.

You should check out Band-Maid - Wonderland

Explosive. Blazing Hot. On Fire. Daredevil. Intense. Fast and Furious. You would think one is describing an action movie. Nope. Just Band-Maid's newest MV release. That Kanami solo on top of the car with the smoky orange firey glow is just EPIC! The massive explosion behind the band was equally awesome. Band-Maid never disappoints. But, then again we can't expect anything less from them at this point. They are hands down the best and hottest rock group in the world. They are on FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

you are a bass player? then you should love the barefoot bass asassin, MISA MISA MISA

You've been Warning ⚠️⚠️

Band-Maid World Domination is coming, welcome to the club

What music do you listen to?? Your top 5 bands....

This MV was a premiere and the band members actually joined in. A fan picked up the members’ messages on the live chat and translated them. Very cute. MISA はじまった！/ It started! Akane やばーーーーーーー鳥肌！！！ / Dooooope, Goosebumps!!! Saiki 車かっけー / Cool cars Akane この日の撮影は大雨でした / hit by a heavy rain on the day lol Miku ずぶぬれっぽ / got soaked to the skin po Miku あああああああ / Ahhhhhh MISA さむかったな～ / I remember it was cold Kanami みんちょちゃ高所恐怖症ですが頑張りました!!!!! / Mincho-cha has a fear of heights but I did it!!!!! Miku わかんないっぽ / I don't see it po Miku かなみちゃーん / Kanami-chaaaan MISA 車に乗ったよ！ / I got on the car! Akane 安全ベルトつけて車乗ってドラム叩いたよ！！！！！ / I put a safety belt on and played drum on the car Miku 車上はさむそうっぽ / It looks cold on the car MISA 背骨痛かったよ / I had pain in my back Kanami 寒くてすごく寒かった！ / It was cold and so cold! Kanami みんちょちゃ！くるよ！！ / Mincho-cha! It's coming!! Saiki かなみちゃーーーーーーん！！！ / Kanami-chaaaaan!!! Akane かなみぃぃぃぃぃぃ！！！！！ / Kanamiiiiii!!!!! Kanami みんちょちゃ高所恐怖症ですがギターひきました!! / Mincho-cha has a fear of heights but I played guitar!! Akane ギターソロかっこ良すぎ！！！！ / The guitar solo is so cool!!!! Miku みんちょ / Mincho BANDMAID YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Saiki [smily+v-sign emoticon] Kanami さいんちゃんしゅてき！ / Sai-chan splendido! MISA くるぞ笑！！！！ / Incoming lol!!!! Miku 映画みたいでしょっぽ！？ / Like a movie po!? Kanami わあああああああああああ / Wahhhhhhhhh Miku きますっぽお / It is coming poo Akane 大爆発キターーーー / A huge explosion detonateeeeeeed Miku ばーん！！ / Baaaang!! MISA あつかったな～～～ / The heat you know Kanami ほんとに爆発しましたよ～～ / it really got exploded Akane これはCGじゃないからね / This is not a computer graphics Miku ちなみにがちばくはつっぽ / BTW a real explosion po Kanami ふおおおお / Fooooo Kanami んごおおおおおおお / NGooooooo MISA ひゃああああい / Hyaaaai Miku 一瞬だけ暖かかったっぽ / It was warm for a sec po Akane さいこーーーーー！！！！！！！ / Feel so goooood!!!!!!! Saiki [>_< emoticon*3] MISA しもやけになった！ / I got chilblained! Kanami ちゃんちゃんっ(｀・ω・´)ノ / Ta-dah　 BANDMAID THANK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Miku 最高に大変な撮影でしたっぽ / It was the hardest shooting po MISA ありがとう / Thank you MISA ばいばい / bye-bye BANDMAID Please tweet with #bandmaid Miku THANK YOU KURUPPO

You should react to Lovebites the band

For sake of band maid will stay...

And pretty womans.

"All-girl" Japanese bands: BAND-MAID - Freedom LOVEBITES - Raise Some Hell DOLL$BOXX - Take My Chance ALDIOUS - Sweet Temptation NEMOPHILA - Raitei

The maids just dropped a new music video 14 hours ago.

MISA MISA MISA! the Intro intro is a reworked "Maid Waltz" (as this is the opening track on the Album) which is the tune that is playing as the Band Set up on Stage at Okyu-Ji's (Live Shows) before they Kick you in the Face

MISA MISA MISA MISA MISA

Thanks for your reaction Sygneh! Looking forward to more Band-Maid reactions ! Cheers!

Please react to Blooming by Bandmaid from the previous album Conqueror. Akane killed those drums in that song

Bass player as well :-) Metal, Hard Rock and Prog Metal for the most

Please give some love to "ANTHEM - Black Empire". One of Japan's finest. They've been around since the 80's. They are amazing. 👍

We Maidiacs LOVE our Maids! :D

You should check out this live version of Band-Maid's "Don't You Tell Me", where Misa & Kanami have a back and forth bass & guitar duel: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kfYQoWBlSpk.html

Best band in the world right now

Welcome...enjoy the Band Maid experience. Like others check out the live videos, Freedom, Play, Domination and Onset. Renews faith in Rock and you can feel how much fun they have performing

9:47 I know someone who needs to go to the school of davie504. 😄

Great reaction Check out the Japanese pop rock band ONE OK ROCK.　Listen to Taka voice! ONE OK ROCK - Wasted Nights [Official Video from "EYE OF THE STORM" JAPAN TOUR] Adele - Hello (Cover by Taka from ONE OK ROCK)

Check out Honkai if you're into the bass guitar. (Maybe audio only video). Misa's bass amp is on fire!

Akane is one of the best drummers there is. Jimmy Page said back in 2016 that Akane was the best drummer he ever heard playing since John Bonham.

I love your comments and how we get to hear your thinking process in real-time.

As a bass player you should react to: Trident - Ambivalent! Live music video at Zepp Haneda. An other female J-rock band!

So, I'm thinking its about time for another Band Maid Reaction. You've talked about bass picking and bass slapping, how about bass tapping? Here is a great small venue video of the girls playing the song "Clang" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3f29ZDz0bYw.html

Where are you Sister? They recently released a live version of this song. It's awesome. We are waiting for your reaction. Please.

Welcome back to the world of MAIDIACS ! BAND-MAID's songs are so appealing that after listening to three of them, you won't forget them, and after listening to five of them, they will become your favorites. If, after listening to five songs, you start looking for more BAND-MAID songs, you are in danger. That's because you will fall into the deep hole of MAIDIACS. It's like a black hole, a hole that once you fall into, you can't get out.

It's very easy to be passionate about these ladies --- they are very talented and kick ass. You really need to try their live performances as the energy there is amazing. Try "Freedom" live , "Domination" live, and "Don't you tell me" live. Killer Japanese bands you might enjoy ---- BabyMetal, Lovebites, and Waggaki Band. European next level bands --- Nightwish "Romanticide" live , Jinjer "Pisces" live session , Ayreon "Everybody dies" live. Enjoy!

The bass!! Look careful how she (MISA) plays with a pick and slap bass at the same time...almost. She switch beetween pick and slap fast as lightning?! As a bass player i'm flabbergasted. At least for me it's phenomenal!

You need to listen to their live performences. Domination, Onset, play and freedom. But whatever you choose of their songs you can't fint a bad one. I just saing. you need to listen to more of them.

The real deal is live !! You will see them having fun,enjoing themselves and massive smiles and great playing; check FREEDOM it has it all, then go for DOMINATION!

It is a joy to see the excitement of new Band Maid fans...great stuff. As far as other Japanese bands check out Nemophila. If you like bass check out Rush doing YYZ Live in Rio. Back to Band Maid Domination Live on Feb 14th in Shibuya is great as well as Freedom and Play. MVs for Dice , Rinne, Thrill and Real Existence are also very good.

Since you're "All about that Bass" who is your favourite 4 string (or 5) master? I've always been a Stu Hamm and Geddy Lee fan. For great MV Bass from MISA try Real Existence or Dice. The most fun live BM song for Bass is probably "Play" or "Onset" but low key I think Freedom has some lovely Bass lines in the Bridge too. For some fun Bass action you could try Unleash the Archer's "Awakening" It has an amazing camera shot of a Bass run in the MV :)

If you like bass and want to hear Misa unleashed listen to this from the new album. I STILL SEEK REVENGE ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-de1rcuiJS0E.html No MV but the sound is there with the cover. You will NOT be disappointed. You need to see some of the live videos to see what they're really about. Line Club Shibuya is from this year.

please react to a live song they're so good live! Also great to see they are having fun at the live shows. btw I love how enthousiastic you get, and you know what you are talking about. subscribed! some suggestions: Play ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3LxX_t4vg7U.html Onset ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mVrN-j_Uc0U.html Domination ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QbyQCJn6rYg.html Freedom ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FHpuEqMAcDg.html Love your reactions, keep em coming! greetz Jerry

You got to react to baby metal rondo of nightmare with the misfits of God intro you will love it

Yeah, they're all very good and this song is very fun to listen to. I don't know much about music but there is a lot of skilled musicians in evidence in the japanese rock/metal scene. I recommend you to try "CADAVER / REVADAC" from Unlucky Morpheus too. There is a video on their channel with the music sheet too. I won't say more to no spoil the thing but I'm sure you'll find it at least interesting, haha.

Great reaction. Thank you ! I would suggest Their live stuff if possible Domination, Play, Freedom, Moratorium Or Dice MV it has quite some bass going. ;-)

You absolutely Have to check out their live stuff. Personally think you can just go with whatever is at their channel

You should check out a band from Mexico called The Warning. They started out doing covers and now have an EP and 2 full length albums all fan funded. They just signed with Lava/ Republic records and are now finishing up their 3rd album. They did a cover of Hysteria by The Muse and Ale the bass player was Around 10 years old at the time. They are ages at this point Dani on guitar 20 soon to be 21 Pau on drums is 18 and Ale on bass just turned 16. Ale plays a Spector bass and is the youngest at 13 that they have ever sponsered. They have a signature bass coming out for her this year called Golden Thunder!

Their live performance is also very good. Lovely and numb・・・！ Domination , Freedom and Don't you tell me　etc.

I've been playing music for a long time, but when you get down to it, I'm a hobbyist and my experience can't compare to someone who does it for a living. One example is something I've noticed with you and others who do similar breakdowns, is how you have this... just 360 degree awareness of everything going on in the song, all at once. At least that's how it looks to me. I can only concentrate on one or two elements at a time, so I'll miss how three or more elements are interacting, for instance. That kind of awareness is something I really admire and value, so thank you for sharing it with us. Unrelated, but the video for this song reminds me a lot of Sabotage, what with the car chase and all. And speaking of distinctive bass lines, Adam Yauch really showed us what you can do when you throw "proper" technique out the window, you know? This is going long, but I also wanted to comment on how the chords and chord progressions are relatively simple in the arrangement. Compare to something like Corcovado (which I still can't play), the chord structure of this song is practically bare-bones. It seems like the complexity really comes in with how they play with time and rhythm. Does that make sense? Anyway, thanks again for posting this. I'm looking forward to watching your other Band-Maid videos!