Guitar Teacher REACTS: BAND MAID 'ONSET' LIVE

--

[snakewhisperer]

New subscriber, old guitarist. I'm a huge fan of both these ladies and the gentlemen of Ningen Isu. Kanami (lead guitarist) was trained from a very early age as a concert pianist, but switched to rock guitar in high school (she's currently in her mid to late twenties). Interesting you mentioned how well the rhythm guitar works in the tune. Miku (rhythm guitarist) was taught by Kanami and has only been playing about six years or so (she's primarily a singer who learned to play just to further compliment the band's work ethic). Just a little background from a "fan". Your content is excellent, by the way.

[MrTdg]

As a drummer I have to back up what you said about Akane. She is the first new drummer I e heard in 20 years to inspire me to go back and learn new stuff On The drums. Her composition and the way she is so busy while always playing the exactly appropriate bit for each part without getting in the way astounds me. She’s like Keith Moon but with actual musicianship skills, experience and formal training.

[fpgfu]

I been watching Band-Maid for Five years, and got to see them In Dallas. Theirs live show are Great.

[shadwincgaming]

Prepare yourself. You’re now about to go down the Band-Maid rabbit hole. You should check out the song Puzzle next. Of course, watch it live ;)

[dulanjala]

Damn... it's amazing how fast you're catching on to what they are playing... all the while enjoying the song... just shows how good you are, that you really knows the stuff you are talking about.. i really enjoyed this video...

[yague]

Great stuff, loving the guitar breakdowns. More Band-Maid!

[CKluke]

Your PRS in the thumbnail brought me in to check out your videos a couple weeks ago. Hooked on these videos and Now I’m practicing more than I ever have.

[MinchosDonkeyKick]

Akane Hirose on drums are the beast. MISA on bass are the barefoot assassin.
Kanami on leadguitar are a musical genius.

[outwest]

Rock 'n Roll is in the good hands of 5 very talented and beautiful Japanese ladies. Akene is the drummer, MISA is the bassist and both are from the Tokyo School of Music. Kanami lead guitar has degrees in Economics & Marketing (parents wanted her to have a trade), but obviously continued her music training. All 3 were playing piano at 6yo. Miku stepped up to be the rhythm guitarist and her teacher is Kanami, they wanted a fuller sound but did not want to add another person. Miku is the founder of the the band and lyricist. Kanami is also writes the music.

[sacluvsBM]

Having seen this band in LA last September l can tell you categorically they are one of the most impressive bands l have ever seen and l have been to over three hundred shows since August 1966. I grew up in San Francisco and have seen the best. Band-Maid is right there with them. They have to be seen live to be fully appreciated. The drummer was singled out by Jimmy Page after watching them live in Tokyo in 2016. The photo they took together is my screen saver. Kanami could give Eddy Van Halen a run for his money when it comes to tapping. The bassist MISA is now also finger tapping as well. Love this band to the death.

[川島直樹-ef]

Many of the reactors to BAND-MAID videos say, "Awesome!", and that's just the impression that we all share. However, you Michael not just show your applause for each of the members but explain how excellent their playing abilities and combinations are while playing your guitar, which is far more convincing than the other reactors. I couldn't thank you enough from Japan.

[kennrayy]

58 yr old guitar vet. Just found you. Love the vibe and format of the shows.

[Smailien]

Akane Hirose is one of my all-time favorite drummers. Keep diving into Band-Maid!

[markdzima]

Jimmy Page of Led Zepplin loved the playing of the drummer, Akane Hirose, like you. She's the one he asked to meet with after he caught a Band-Maid performance in Tokyo. Reportedly he praised her drumming very highly.

[superflylee]

First watch due to Band Maid reaction, great reaction, killer insight, i'm on board captain!

[Swordz]

Kanami is the guitarist and she's pretty awesome in all the songs I've listened to by them.

[lc]

Yay! I was hoping you'd do Band Maid!

[joefenech]

Just stumbled on your channel with your onset review.
Great stufff👍 . I agree about the drummer. She is awesome.

[rpurdey]

MISA does both picking and slapping and was asked how she makes the switch. She was told that it's obvious enough how one might ditch a pick when switching to slapping but no one ever sees her grabbing a new pick. She said she typically uses only two picks a performance, that when she switch's to slapping she holds the pick exclusively with her index finger, something I can't even do. She makes the switch at ~7:54. How common is this trick?

[khyo]

Came here for BAND MAID!!!! Awesome Keep it up!!! Hoping to see more Band maid in the future. <3