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How long does it take to recognise a song?

I watched two concerts on BM Prime today. One of the Online Okyujis and the pre Just Bring It release. Both great shows, so full of energy. But, what I wonder is, how long does it take for fans from various places to realise what track is being played? It must be almost immediately for Japanese fans. I realised that it took me such a long time to realise. Not because I didn't know the track. I knew each, intimately, and knew every note that was coming. But not the name of the track. For instance, I didn't realise the Maids were playing Secret My Lips until they reached the jazz break. Also, Alone. I must've listened hundreds of times but I was half way through before I realised which track it was. I suppose it is because of the language. With other bands, I can identify a song quickly after hearing the words. Maybe it adds to the excitement!?! Still, however long it takes, it is always a pleasure. 🙏

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u/silverredstarlight — 13 hours ago

2026.08.16 Summer Sonic 2026 Tokyo (Chiba)

https://preview.redd.it/uqdyh84rapjh1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26f24d9b3a8d1465f72070b726bfebfbabe16aad

Festival: Summer Sonic 2026 Tokyo
Date: 2026.08.016 (16:40–17:25 time slot)
Venue: Makuhari Messe, Hall 8 (Pacific Stage)
Location: Chiba City

This is Band-Maid’s tenth performance at a Summer Sonic festival and seventh one in Tokyo. They have performed at Summer Sonic every year since 2017, except for 2023 and when it was canceled due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

WOWOW promo recorded earlier in the day.

Post-show tweets: Band-Maid [1] [2], Kanami, Saiki, Miku, Misa, Akane
Instagram: Band-Maid [1] [2] [3] [4]

Photo gallery from the Summer Sonic website

Setlist:

Sound check: Unleash!!!!!, Present perfect

  1. SUPER SUNSHINE
  2. Choose me
  3. DOMINATION
  4. Ready to Rock
  5. HATE? (with Kanami & Misa battle)
  6. ENERGETIC
  7. NO GOD
  8. endless Story
  9. Dilly-Dally
  10. SHOW THEM (with Dany from The Warning)

The recording of the performance will air on WOWOW at 18:50 today (Japan time).

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u/hbydzy — 4 days ago

Prog Maid

Just wondering. A few years ago I had a 'Prog Maid' playlist with 9 or 10 tracks. Somehow I lost or accidentally deleted it. Now, I can only remember that YOLO, Giovanni and Forbidden Tale were on it. Any suggestions about what the others might have been?

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u/silverredstarlight — 5 days ago

Passing of Mike Barbour

Many of you may already know that Band-Maid fan legend Mike Barbour passed away recently.
I haven’t seen any notice on this sub so here it is for those who haven’t heard yet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3o6sCpMu0/?igsh=MXd6Ym5pYzEwNm55OQ==

This is the IG post announcement from Steven Williams.
Anyone who has been to a Band-Maid show since 2022 has probably met or seen Mike. He was the original OG fan, attending 104 BM shows and countless other bands. He was incredibly generous and a bit of a curmudgeon. But that’s what made him so special.
You can learn and share more on the FB Fans Cafe page.
RIP Mike. You will be missed. 🫡🙏

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u/Kindly_Fox_4257 — 5 days ago

Thoughts on US Show Expectations

I've heard that the Paramount in NY is a gorgeous venue, but only seats about 1,500, which puts it even smaller than the 2018 Zepp Tokyo show, which was outrageously great. This is even more intimate.

I'm wondering what setlist expectations are. same goes for song intros, Omajinai Time, the light show, etc. The production on the Blu-ray that came with energetic was okay, but I couldn't stack it up against the other earlier concerts. I also happen to like many of their earlier work ​more than the newer material, and wonder how much of each they will play. curious for thoughts, especially with using their shows in English speaking European countries as a reference.

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u/thehighgrasshopper — 4 days ago
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Ainayn (Silent Siren) with MISA: Collection of summer time memories🌻 We went drinking and drinking with MISA-chan🍺lol

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Quick translation for snippet of comment by Ainyan:
Collection of summer time memories🌻

We went drinking and drinking with MISA-chan🍺lol
What was your memories?😌

Original comment in Japanese:
夏の思い出寄せ集め🌻

すぅと新宿でVR体験😍🥽
お互い大好きなガウディの世界を歩き回ってきました🇪🇸
見た目は間抜けですが、想像以上の迫力とリアル感!!
完成したサグラダ・ファミリアも見に行きたくなった🥹✈️

あとは、はるなちゃんともみちゃんも盆踊りしたり👘
バースデーボーイのぷぅに浴衣着せたり🐶
みさちゃんと飲んだり飲んだり🍺笑
みんなの思い出はなんですか?😌

#ガウディVR #ガウディ100年VR
@wahhhp_shinjyuku

u/haromatsu — 6 days ago

Akane on Instagram: "BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026" KUMAMOTO/FUKUOKA; For the absolutely amazing Kyushu two days, Thank you!!

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcBZ-qqkpKT/?hl=en

Quick translation of comment by Akane:
"BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026"

2026.07.17 day15: KUMAMOTO@B.9 V1
(📷1〜8)

2026.07.18 day16: FUKUOKA@Zepp Fukuoka
(📷9〜14)

At Kobato’s hometown Kumamoto, we brought you the Kobato Special🕊️

I… played the drums behind cluppo…! So Happy

With three of us, cluppo, MISA and myself (TO) togather, it was so exciting moment to performe “PEACE&LOVE”! I was so nervous!
*Editor's note: TO = "Top Ota", meaning "top of the fan"

I hope a day when we can play together comes again!
TO, I’ll do my bestttttt!

In Fukuoka, it was our first time at Zepp Fukuoka!
I finally made it there! I was so happy!

Everyone’s energy was incredible!
Kobato was really hyped up, too! (See the Recap Movie)

For the absolutely amazing Kyushu two days, Thank you!!

photo by @masafuji93

Original comment in Japanese:
"BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026"

2026.07.17 day15: KUMAMOTO@B.9 V1
(📷1〜8)

2026.07.18 day16: FUKUOKA@Zepp Fukuoka
(📷9〜14)

小鳩の地元である熊本では、小鳩スペシャルをお届け🕊️

私…cluppoの後ろでドラムを叩きました…!幸

cluppo、MISA、私(TO)の3人で、"PEACE&LOVE"を演奏するという胸熱すぎる展開!めっちゃ緊張した!

また一緒に演奏できる日が来ますように!
TO、頑張りますッッッ!

福岡は、初めてのZepp Fukuoka!
やっと来れたー!嬉しかったよー!

みんなの熱量が凄まじかった!
小鳩もテンションあがってたね!(Recap Movie参照)

最高に熱い九州2days、ありがとう!!

photo by @masafuji93

u/haromatsu — 6 days ago

Atlanta room split?

basically title. looking for someone that wouldnt mind rooming up somewhere relatively nearby the venue. Personally am looking to arrive on 6th and leave on 8th.

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u/poleosis — 4 days ago