When I see the name "Sheena Ringo," I click.
The reason I picked this one is because I wanted to see her, but I also wanted to finally hear who King Gnu was. I have heard this name before and I haven't had a chance to check them out yet. (If you've given me a suggestion before, I apologize for missing it!)
I would love to check out King Gnu more after this FOR SURE!!!
2025-03-02 16:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I don’t like putting clothes on my pets, but sometimes I do it anyway because…well…LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS!
They are hilarious, but they are also so freakin’ adorable!
The sweater was a gift from a friend that thought Jacen might like it. He absolutely hated it.
Boston actually wears this Darth Vader sweater but only if it’s 20 degrees or colder. I’ve always heard the saying that if I’m cold, then my pets are too, so I try to help protect him on walks in the wint...
2025-03-02 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Rhythmic motifs.
Tempo changes.
Key changes.
Swing style!
This piece may sound "simple" like an good ol' BAND-MAID song, but there is so much more to this one than what meets the...ear?
I wasn't expecting that middle swing section at a faster tempo that feels like it's supposed to slower? It also has a Van Halen sound to it. Kanami really kills the solo here and Misa joins in with her sick bass line.
I hope you enjoy this one!
2025-03-02 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, The Life of Reason, 1905
2025-03-02 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hola Famila!
I will no longer be eating McDonalds. I honestly believe that eating their mini cheeseburger and large fry was the reason for my food poisoning. This is what I get when I choose to have a cheat meal early in the week...
Here's the line-up!
BAND-MAID Sunday:
I can relate to Bocchi in this episode.
I was the friend who was overly excited to have friends over and I would decorate and try and make sure everything was perfect when they came over. My mom always thought I was crazy for trying to make jsut a visit the most exciting thing for a guest, but I always wanted my friends to want to come over again after they left.
Not only that, but I always felt like the friend that wasn't cool enough or wasn't as special as every other person aro...
2025-02-26 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
*FIXED! Sorry that took so long!*
I'm not going to lie: When I started the score section, I was IMMEDIATELY lost due to the speed of the song. I had to catch up visually in the score.
After watching the live version, I was able to see more of what Kanami and Miku split via guitar parts, but MAN...can we get Saiki a drink after that performance? She was absolutely killing it vocally on this one!
P.S. I went to the gym after this and was given extra strength aft...
2025-02-23 20:21:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! There’s an issue with my BAND-MAID upload today. I am working on exporting and getting it uploaded. It takes a while to upload to Patreon after exporting the video, so you might want to check back in an hour. I’m so sorry. This happens when I run out of disk space. 😅
2025-02-23 18:03:25 +0000 UTC View Post
All I am going to say about this one is that I really want to play this game.
Sea Power really knew what they were doing when they composed music for this game. I applaud their work here. I stand by my saying that all video game music is not appreciated enough.
Also, if you do play any PC games, you can find me on Steam as "NittPicc."
2025-02-23 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
sigh...
Another band disbanded that I can only enjoy after the fact.
It does bum me out to know that there are bands this good that don't continue. It's part of the lifespan of bands though. Not all good or great groups can keep going, that's just life, but at least I am getting to hear them now! 🥹
2025-02-23 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Boston will stand on his hind legs if he is interested in something I’m eating. In this photo, I was eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (oldie but a goodie). If you have a dog, I’m sure you know how much they love peanut butter. Don’t worry. He got a small scoop for being a good boy! 🥰
If you’re asking why Jacen has a harness, it’s because he was extremely hyper when I first got him. I don’t mind a hyperactive pet, but he was doing things that were destructive and ...
2025-02-23 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hola familia!
I didn't lose ANYTHING this week! HOWEVER, I did drive to the wrong campus once and had to haul ass to the right one in 5 minutes. All in all, I call this week a win! How are you all doing? Any plans this weekend?
Here's the line-up!
BAND MAID SUNDAY:
"Summer Drive"
I can't believe I will be able to say that I have listened to 2 FULL ALBUMS of BAND-MAID after this! I have accomplished a goal! I cannot wait for more! I assume tha...
2025-02-22 17:59:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I like this new character...that drinking bassist? Seems a little familiar, don't you think?
Going back to the questions posed in the video:
Have you ever been "blackout" drunk before? If so, do you even remember that instance?
...and does Japan actually have juice box sake?!?
2025-02-19 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
I had to make an update on the whereabouts of my lost planner. It was right where I left it! Hopefully I can start this week off without losing anything…
ANIME REACTION WEDNESDAY is today! Today is episode 6 of BOCCHI THE ROCK! 🤘 Check it out if you can!
I hope it’s a good week for you!
💜💜💜
2025-02-19 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
These guys are my life. I lovingly call them my “stinky boys,” even though Jacen is a very clean cat and Boston gets baths often.
I know I don’t showcase them too much here in videos, but that’s mainly because Boston (dog) and Jacen (cat) are always playing or roaming the inside of the house.
Boston’s favorite past time is sitting at the front glass door and barking at people passing by. (Photo 2)
Jacen’s favorite pastime is begging to get into the guest room so...
2025-02-16 18:02:34 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the kind of song you send to someone when they are having a serious go through it.
Life can hit us all hard at times and can feel like the bad will never get better. My favorite thing I was taught growing up was that it's not how you are now in the moment, but how you come out on the other side. Did you grow from the experience, or did you let what was hurting you defeat you? Did you put up a good fight?
This song does a good job of getting the mantra out to the listener, ...
2025-02-16 16:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Looking at the singer took my back to my childhood roots! The clothes are something I would definitely wear, but I wouldn't have been able to dye my hair. The hair thing is still a dream I'd like to try someday.
Anyway, we get cute but angry with the vocals. With the information I was given before this reaction, the vocals, music and the lyrics all make sense. You can hear that child-like anger coming from within. The screaming and dysregulated emotions about a boy.
Overall, a gr...
2025-02-16 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
I apologize for the jumps in the score road map. There were a lot in this one.
I hope you guys can help me out when I was trying to put a general label on what this song makes me think of style-wise.
Again I was astonished by the amount of parts created for the band in this song. Like a comment a read last week, Kanami seems to compose with a symphonic sound in mind and you can see it from the score.
I cannot wait to dive into the next two books. Should I work through Brand ...
2025-02-16 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hola Famila!
Has anyone ever felt like they constantly forget things and their brain just doesn't want to remember anything? That's me this week. I forgot my nicest jacket at school, left my planner at another and left a my water bottle at another school... This has occurred over 3 days. Not to mention, my planner is still at the school I left it at. 😢
Anyway, enough about my inablity to keep track of my things.
Before I get to the line-up, there has been a small ...
2025-02-15 16:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
i apologize for the audio of my microphone in this video. I always check my mic before I start, but for some reason, there is some static.
I edited the video so you can only hear my voice and cut out any dead time so you can enjoy the audio of the show.
I promise to do better in the future checking my mic!
Other than the issues, this video is a teacher's dream. So many life lessons in this episode!
2025-02-12 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Sunday Y'all!
I wanted to come on here to let you know that there have been some small changes to the Patreon.
I was reevaluating (since it's been a year) and I felt like there needed to be some adjustments via the tiers.
Here are the changes that have been made:
NEW TIER ADDED:
THE QUARTER TONE - $3
This is purely a support membership, but I didn't feel right not giving this tier something, so members get a w...
2025-02-09 19:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Ah, yes. LOVEBITES. These ladies kill it. Every. Single. Time.
This performance is excting to hear the "dissonant" guitar solo from Midori and the lyrical, piano-esque guitar solo from Miyako.
I am always amazed by the speed and endurance of Haruna throughout the whole performance of just one song in the set. To think, she still has to perform MORE!
I know this is the Miho era of bass playing which I have read that her parts seem easy in comparison to what Fami could play, b...
2025-02-09 16:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
HOW IS NUNO NOT HAVE MORE NOTARIETY?!?
Look...I had no idea that the "Extreme" that I knew of (which I the only song I knew was "More Than Words") could do this kind of music.
The intro guitar with our "wounded bumblebee" has obvious notes of the "flight of the bumblebee" with a mix of "tocca and fugue" by Bach. I hope you can hear it!
...anyway, there is SO MUCH technique happening in the solo guitar part that if you really listen carefully you can hear the "wounded" bee co...
2025-02-09 16:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
I figured the best place to start is from the beginning!
The kitten is Jacen named after “Jacen Solo” from Star Wars. He was a poor little baby who was found in a shed. His mother left him behind when moving her kittens. After a day of being alone waiting for mom to come back, I took him in.
He’s not a very social kitty, but he has such a playful personality if you know how to wrestle him. I had to buy falconer gloves. He loves butt pats and his kitty ...
2025-02-09 16:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
I forgot how much this song come out swinging with that good punch to the eardrums!
It was finally nice to see the parts that I could faintly hear in the background such as Kanami's guitar parts in guitar 3.
I am curious of the other chords in guitar 2, but I assume that is Kanami recording another part to add to the studio recording while Miku takes care of guitar 1 (or maybe 2).
If you look closely at the score and listen hard, you can hear that bass line that Misa is tea...
2025-02-09 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hola familia!
This is much later thatn I wanted it to be. I wish I could get these out sooner, but spring semester seems to be more than I thought. When I first started this channel, I remember being ahead of schedule for a while. Now it feels like I can't keep up!
Here's the line-up!
BAND-MAID Sunday:
FORWARD
I cannot wait to share this with you! This song felt like the most BAND-"MAIDY" on the album. The words really mean someth...
2025-02-08 20:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Because we can't have anything nice on YouTube, we can have it here fo' free!
Enjoy!
2025-02-05 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
I know it's only episode 4, but I wanted to thank you all for watching this with me.
While watching this, I am enjoying the show, but I feel like I am sharing more about myself with you all. I feel like I am also learning a lot about you all as well. It feels like a little family over here!
Anyway, I really liked this episode because Ryo-san is right. Great bands write lyrics from the heart. Lyrics that are real. Not everyone will like it, but it's the connection that counts. 2025-02-05 04:34:59 +0000 UTC View Post
💮Small Note: As I began editing this, I am not too happy with the result of my "analysis." I apologize for seeming somewhat out of it and talking in circles this week.
I owe my friend Trish and apology. She had talked about Girugamesh several times while in school and I never decided to listen to them.
It seems like I am always late to the party when it comes to good bands. It's rare that I get a jump on a good group before they are more famous.
...at least I kn...
2025-02-02 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
💮Small note: I am dissatified with my work this week, guys. I feel awful that I cannot re-record to to time constraints, but this cold really messed with my ability to communicate properly. I will be better next week!
This score was hard to get through on a computer. I actually went back after recording to watch the score and conduct it through to see how to follow the signs throughout the piece.
I am starting to hear the orchestra in my head, my friends. It sounds soo...
2025-02-02 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post