Band-Maid / Influencer - Hall Tour 2024 w/extended solosDean F2026-09-23 | Band-Maid / Influencer - Hall Tour 2024 w/extended solosTRiDENT / シグナル (Signal) - The MIDI Sequence #Trident #bandmaid #jrock #japanesebandDean F2025-10-10 | This is my cover of TRiDENT's song "Signal" from their "D-X" EP.
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / rip-off - The MIDI Sequence #NEKI #NEKIBAND #bandmaidDean F2025-09-19 | This is my cover of NEK!'s awesome new song, "rip-off".
This song is an absolute banger that is my new favorite NEK! song. I really enjoyed making this one, though it was difficult.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Unfair Game - The MIDI Sequence (Upgrade!)Dean F2025-09-08 | This is an upgrade to my MIDI cover of 2.5 years ago of Band-Maid's "Unfair Game".
This is an underappreciated "B side" from Band-Maid that isn't on any album and so many newer Band-Maid fans don't know about it. It is an excellent example of Kanami's fantastic composition skills.Rush / Power Windows Medley - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-08-28 | This is a medley (mid-ley!) of the entire Power Windows album by Rush. The original MIDI cover was created back in 1998 by Antonio Godoy.
I expanded on it (added an excerpt from "Marathon") and cleaned up and modernized his original work.
The result is this. And it is one of the best pieces of work I've ever been a part of.
Enjoy!
--D
#rush #rushband #rush_band #geddy #neil #alex #bandmaid #band-maid #band_maidBand-Maid / REAL EXISTENCE - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-08-19 | This is my complete makeover of an old MIDI cover I did. It is Band-Maid's awesome track REAL EXISTENCE from their New Beginnings album.
Enjoy!
--DTRiDENT / Repaint - The MIDI Sequence #tridentjapan #trident #bandmaid #band-maid #jrockDean F2025-08-06 | This is my cover of TRiDENT song "Repaint" - a pulsating hard rock song with a catchy chorus and great sonic layers.
Enjoy!
--D
#tridentjapan #bandmaidBand-Maid / What is Justice? - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-07-24 | This is my MIDI cover of Band-Maid's latest banger, "What is Justice?". This song is the ending theme song for the anime "Tougen Anki".
An hour after this song came out on the 18th, I got in touch with my favorite tabs transcriber and commissioned the sheet music. He got it to me on Sunday night (the 20th) and I've been working non-stop on this cover since then.
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / OOAK - The MIDI Sequence #neki #nekiband #bandmaidDean F2025-07-20 | This is my MIDI cover of NEK!'s "OOAK" - they're latest song.
It is a fun early-2000s-style rock song that is beautiful in its simplicity.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / from now on - The MIDI Sequence (Upgrade!)Dean F2025-07-10 | This is an upgrade to a 3-year-old cover I made. It is Band-Maid's best instrumental and simply an epic rock song.
Enjoy!
--DTRiDENT / U - The MIDI Sequence #tridentjapan #bandmaid #jrockDean F2025-06-30 | This is my cover of the beautiful power ballad "U" by TRiDENT.
Hopefully they put out a live video of this song someday.
I really enjoyed making this one, and I think it turned out very good.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Puzzle - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-06-19 | This is my upgrade to Puzzle.
A much-improved complete do over of a song I covered 3 years ago.
enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / you. - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-06-03 | This is an upgrade of the song "you." by Band-Maid.
I originally covered this song 2.5 years ago - but I was never satisfied with the final product.
The other day, "Tequila Jimmy and the Gringa" reacted to Band-Maid's live performance of this song from 2018 - and that inspired me to take a crack at fixing this up and making a cover worthy of the song.
Let me know what you think.
The link to Jimmy and Gringa's reaction is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=kYe8vNE0cJgTRiDENT / Ride On - The MIDI Sequence #Trident #Tridentjapan #BandmaidDean F2025-05-29 | This is my cover of TRiDENT's excellent song "Ride On" from their Advance Generation album.
I really dig this song. Hopefully you do too!
Enjoy!
--DLittle Glee Monster / Yumejanainara Nannanosa - The MIDI Sequence #BandmaidDean F2025-05-16 | This is my MIDI cover of Yumejanainara Nannanosa (夢じゃないならなんなのさ) by Little Glee Monster. It is the closing theme for the anime "Rock is a Lady's Modesty" - Band-Maid provided the opening theme with "Ready to Rock".
Because of the obvious tie-in of Band-Maid to this anime, I thought it would be fun to cover the closing theme as well. It is a unique MIDI cover for me!
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / Fool - The MIDI Sequence #neki #nekiband #bandmaidDean F2025-05-07 | This is my cover of NEK!'s song "Fool" from their "Tr!ck Tak!ng" EP. It is a very punk-pop style song and a real crowd favorite at their shows.
Enjoy!TRiDENT / Bite the Bullet - The MIDI Sequence #Trident #TridentJapan #BandmaidDean F2025-04-24 | This is my cover of "Bite the Bullet" by TRiDENT. This is an adrenaline-pumping song that was used as the theme for the Rainbow Six Siege Japan Invitational in 2024.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Ready to Rock - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-04-13 | This is my MIDI cover of Band-Maid's most recent song - Ready to Rock - which is the opening theme for the new anime "Rock is a Lady's Modesty".
This is a frenetic song!
Enjoy!
-DBand-Maid / CROSS - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-04-08 | This is my MIDI cover of CROSS by Band-Maid. With this song, I have now completed all of the songs on the "Just Bring It" album.
Enjoy!
--Dcluppo / voice - The MIDI Sequence #bandmaid #band-maidDean F2025-04-01 | This is my first cover of Miku Kobato's (of Band-Maid) solo project "cluppo".
Of the 7 songs recorded by cluppo, I like "voice" the best - so that's what I made.
This is in honor of today - April Fool's Day - which is a special day in Band-Maid lore. Cluppo debuted on April 1, 2021 and April Fool's day has been a special day in the past for Band-Maid announcements and side projects.
Enjoy!
--DBand -Maid / Influencer (w/extended solo) - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-03-24 | This is my updated cover of Band-Maid's Influencer, featuring the extended 2+ minute solos from last summer's Hall Tour.
This was the final song of the last show of their 2024 Summer Hall Tour.
And for those of you who have read this description... there is a special treat at this link for you:
youtu.be/_0ZNega89qIBand-Maid / Warning! - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-03-18 | This is my overhaul of my 3-year-old MIDI cover of "Warning!" by Band-Maid.
I'm very happy with how this turned out. Let me know what you think!
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / Zero-Sum - The MIDI Sequence #nekiband #bandmaid #nekiDean F2025-03-11 | This is my cover of NEK!'s new song, Zero-Sum.
This is an excellent hard-rocking progressive song. I love it!
Enjoy!
--DTRiDENT / be with you - The MIDI Sequence #japan #bandmaid #jrockDean F2025-02-26 | This is my 5th cover of a TRiDENT song, and I really like how it came out.
You TRiDENT fans, let me know what you think!
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Shambles - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-02-22 | This is my updated cover of Shambles by Band-Maid, featuring the new intro from the 2024 Hall Tour.
This is one of my best, guys. I think you'll love it.
ps. Band-Maid has a new full-concert stream available for purchase that premieres this Friday night (in the USA) at 11pm EST. You can purchase the stream here:
l-tike.zaiko.io/e/bandmaid2024halltourBand-Maid / Letters to you - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-02-17 | This is my 14th, and last, cover of a song from Band-Maid's "Epic Narratives" album.
In the video, I feature an Ohrenje created video that graphically shows the letter that Miku read aloud to her band mates at Yokohama Arena at the close of the 10th anniversary tour. The link for Ohrenje's video is here:
"Well, Kobato.... 10 years ago, I submitted my resume to my current office, po.
I had a vague idea that I wanted to do cool music and I loved Maid's outfit, and with just those two thoughts, I ended up founding BAND-MAID, po.
From there, a real sequence of coincidences brought me together with the current members, po.
At the time of our formation, I don't think anyone could have imagined that we would be celebrating our 10th anniversary or that playing the final leg of our tour at Yokohama Arena, po.
However, it is truly a miraculous story that a pigeon from Kumamoto, who really, really, really could not give up on its dream and came to Tokyo is now spending today's time like this, I think. Po.
But that miracle could never have come true by myself, starting with the president of the office, who picked up my dream, the staff members, and everyone on the tour crew.
Thanks to many people, it is established, po.
And above all, above all.... the members.
Kanami! Akane! MISA!
And then the one who joined us even though I deceived her and recruited her without telling her about the Maid's outfit!
Sai-Chan!
Thanks to these four members, I was able to reach this day, po.
I really thank you. I love you guys so much! Po!
But above all, above all, above all, above all.... it is the presence of Masters and Princesses all over the world who have 'come home' to here, who are watching us, and who have said that they love BAND-MAID that has made today's Yokohama Arena Okyuji possible, po!
Though there is an atmosphere as if today's Okyuji will be somewhat the last one..... It is not.
In order to mark our new pages as we progress further toward world domination...with all my gratitude and feelings that words cannot express here.... Only I can do... I would like to begin this, po!!!!!"Band-Maid / Why Why Why - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-02-09 | This is a massive upgrade to one of my oldest MIDI covers. This song deserved better than the original - and I think I delivered.
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / Dreams!!!! - The MIDI Sequence #nekiband #neki #band-maidDean F2025-01-30 | This is my cover of NEK!'s song "Dreams!!!!" from their upcoming "Tr!ck Tak!ng" EP.
It's a fun pop-punk anthem song.
Enjoy!
--D
#nekiband #neki #jrock #band-maidBand-Maid / Zen - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-01-19 | This is my MIDI cover of Band-Maid's "Zen" - the opening theme song from the new MAPPA Anime - Zenshu.
I'm really excited about this one! This song is fantastic and contains one of Kanami's Top 5 guitar solos (in my view).
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / Moon - The MIDI Sequence #nekiband #neki #nek! #bandmaidDean F2025-01-13 | This is my cover of NEK!'s soon-to-be-released song "Moon".
It is a melancholy mid-tempo song that I think is fantastic - it is my favorite song of theirs now.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Go easy - The MIDI SequenceDean F2025-01-10 | This is my cover of "Go easy" by Band-Maid off of their "Epic Narratives" album.
This is a fast-paced, hard-rocker with incredible drumming by Akane.
Enjoy!
--DTRiDENT / Ambivalent - The MIDI Sequence #Trident #Band-MaidDean F2024-12-24 | Another departure from Band-Maid.
This is my 4th MIDI cover of TRiDENT. This song features some really excellent bass and is such a great groove.
I like how this turned out.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Moratorium (Spinoff Show - 2024-02-22)Dean F2024-12-17 | Killer performance of one of their best crowd-participation songsBand-Maid / Get to the top - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-12-16 | This is my cover of Band-Maid's latest kick-ass instrumental, "Get to the top". This is the final track of their "Epic Narratives" album and it is a tour de force of compositional and guitar playing magic by Mincho.
Enjoy!
--D
ps. At the end of the video, there will be a link at the top to a special surprise. Be sure to check it out! (The link is also down below, if you look.)Band-Maid / TAMAYA! - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-12-08 | This is my cover of Band-Maid's "TAMAYA!" from their Epic Narratives album.
This is a fun "party song" that was originally to be the last song on the album - until Saiki convinced Kanami to add an instrumental to the album.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maiko / Gion-Cho - The MIDI Sequence #Band-MaidDean F2024-11-30 | The is my re-done cover of Gion-Cho by Band-Maiko (Band-Maid).
This is an incredible work by this band - utilizing several traditional Japanese instruments combined with traditional western rock instruments - to create an absolute masterpiece.
13 tracks. A lot of work. I hope you like it.
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / Loner - The MIDI Sequence (A Band-Maid adjacent cover)Dean F2024-11-28 | This is my cover of NEK!'s single "Loner". This band is quickly becoming one of my favorite up-and-coming bands. I hope they continue to grow their fan base - there is great potential here.
I'll be back to the Band-Maid covers next week - but enjoy this quick departure.
--D
#bandmaid #nekiBand-Maid / Toi Et Moi - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-11-17 | This is my MIDI cover of Band-Maid's Toi Et Moi from their Epic Narratives album.
I know it has been a while since I've created a MIDI cover - but I think this one is worth the wait.
Enjoy!
--DTRiDENT / Kickass - The MIDI Sequence (departure from Band-Maid)Dean F2024-10-23 | Yet another departure from Band-Maid for this cover.
This is "Kickass" by TRiDENT - a hard-rocking song with driving guitars and bass and fantastic drumming.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / The one - The MIDI Sequence .... and Happy Birthday MISA!Dean F2024-10-13 | This is my cover of Band-Maid's song "The one" from their new "Epic Narratives" album.
This is an excellent mid-tempo song, and I think it is one of the best covers I've ever done. I'm really proud of this one.
I hope you enjoy it!
--DBand-Maid / Forbidden tale - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-10-06 | This is my MIDI cover of Band-Maid's fantastic new song "Forbidden tale" from their new "Epic Narratives" album.
I hope you enjoy it!Band-Maid / Big Dad - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-09-30 | This is my MIDI cover of one of Band-Maid's oldest songs - and the first song to feature Miku on lead vocals - Big Dad.
Enjoy!
--DTRiDENT / Spoopy - The MIDI Sequence (departure from Band-Maid)Dean F2024-09-16 | This is yet another departure from Band-Maid for the Band-MIDI team (who am I kidding? it is just me).
This is an absolutely OUTSTANDING song by Trident called "Spoopy". I can't get enough of this song. I spent the better part of the past 3 weeks working on this, and I'm proud of how it turned out.
Enjoy!
--D
#Trident #TridentJapan #band-maid #bandmaidBand-Maid / CLANG - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-09-12 | This is an upgrade from a 2+ year old MIDI I made.
This is such a great, heavy guitar-driven song from Band-Maid's World Domination album.
I think you'll really like this improved version.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Daydreaming (acoustic) - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-09-03 | This is my MIDI cover of the very special acoustic performance of this song by Band-Maid at the March 20, 2024 acoustic concert.
This is the first time in the history of the band that all five members were playing a musical instrument in a song.
Enjoy!
--DTRiDENT / Cry Out - The MIDI Sequence (departure from Band-Maid)Dean F2024-08-22 | This is my first ever MIDI cover of the band TRiDENT... another band I discovered because the YouTube algorithm knows me so well and pointed me to them after all my Band-Maid searches.
This is a GREAT rock song. Enjoy!
--DBand Maid with The Warning / Show Them - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-08-13 | This is my MIDI cover of the song "Show Them" by Band-Maid ... with The Warning.
This collaboration was challenging to cover. With two drum kits, two basses, three guitars, three vocalists.... it was a bear. But I like how it turned out.
Enjoy!
--DBand-Maid / Price of Pride - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-08-06 | This is my cover of Band-Maid's "Price of Pride" from their "New Beginning" album (2015).
It is one of the deep cuts that is rarely talked about, but has a nice driving rock and roll beat and is a hidden gem, to me.
Enjoy!
--DNEK! / MAZE - The MIDI Sequence (departure from Band-Maid)Dean F2024-07-30 | This is my third MIDI cover of this new band, NEK!, that has really caught my attention.
They have a lot in common with Band-Maid - my favorite band, obviously - but they have uniqueness to their sound as well. Hika, in particular, is oozing with vocal talent and charisma - and I think she has the potential to grow into a superstar.
If you're interested, you can join the discord that's been set up for fans of this band:
--DBand-Maid / Daydreaming (w/Yokohama Arena intro) - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-07-23 | This is my MIDI cover of Band-Maid's Yokohama Arena performance of Daydreaming. It features a fantastic emotional guitar intro by Kanami that I absolutely love.
I hope you enjoy it!
--DBand-Maid / Protect You - The MIDI SequenceDean F2024-07-13 | To celebrate my achieving 1000 subscribers, I present to you my 110th Band-Maid MIDI cover - Protect You.
This song just came out a week ago, but the teaser for it has been out for a while longer and I began working on it a while ago. And I was off work this week and able to dedicate the past several days to this once the full song came out.
This song will be on Band-Maid's upcoming album and is the ending theme for the new anime, Grendizer U.