I’m 68 years old. I’ve been playing guitar for 54 years. I’ve watched live bands on TV and seen hundreds of live concerts and gigs. For over 54 years I’ve seen many great and famous bands on stage where there is little movement and almost no smiling. It doesn’t mean that the band and musicians are not enjoying themselves or having fun! I thoroughly enjoy myself every time I play my guitar, listen to music I love or watch a great film but I don’t do so with a big smile on my face!
In my opinion, this song is a masterpiece. Even if I was bothered by things such as how much they move on stage, or how much they smile etc. etc. (which I'm not) I would still love them because the quality of their songwriting and musicianship is so astoundingly high. But I understand that different people like different things. I wonder how many musicians on the planet could do what we just watched Miyako do.
Honestly not sure what you're seeing. Rigid? They make it look easy. I honestly don't understand when music is so high level live, the stage movement become so important to some. I've seen enough of that in my life without great music. This song is a masterpiece. So I can't go over reactors getting hung up on movement on stage.
To be fair. He really liked it. His conclusion was very positive, in considering that he seem to be a rather moderate guy. He was just confused with them standing there playing without any show. And that is true, Lovebites often do that and in this song in particular. There was not much connection made with the audience in this performance. On the other hand, the audience seemed connected anyhow. Lovebites 2.0, their comeback after the hiatus is more lively. So maybe he shall look at some newer stuff? NOTE, as an explanation. I personally have no problems at all with musicians that stand still. Different people do different things. I am just trying to understand how he reasoned.
Some knowledge of history is required to understand the meaning of the lyrics of this song. In 1831, some officers and citizens rose up against the Polish government, which was under the de facto control of the Russian Empire, in what was known as the 'November Revolution', but failed due to the direct intervention of Russian troops. Chopin received this news during a performance tour. He never set foot on the soil of his homeland again. When the Russians invaded Warsaw, Chopin's representatives presented the Etude OP 10, No. 12 in Paris. Franz Liszt, a friend of Chopin, then named it the 'Revolutionary Etude'. Miyako composed Swan Song based on this 'Revolutionary Etude' and Dvorak's 'New World Symphony'. Asami (vocalist), a former ballerina, wrote the lyrics inspired by Norse mythology and the ballet suite "Swan Lake", based on the historical background of the "Revolutionary Etude". "SwanSong" is a requiem for the warriors who fought to reclaim their homeland, a masterpiece that only Love Bites could complete.
Miyako (lead guitarist/pianist at stage left) is a generational talent who is a virtuoso on BOTH the guitar and piano. She has been classically-trained on the piano since the age of 3. Miyako also composed & arranged "Swan Song" and this track is a neoclassical metal masterpiece. Throughout the song, you can hear motifs from Romantic-era composers Chopin (intro, main riff, solo) and Dvořák (Chorus). Miyako's piano intro is Chopin's "Étude Op. 10, No. 12 in C minor", aka the "Revolutionary Étude". This band is far from being "rigid". If you want to see them really engage the crowd, here's another track from the same concert as the previous 2 songs you have reacted to - "Raise Some Hell" LIVE : ruclips.net/video/zamSQD0JUFk/видео.html
They will grab you a little more with each reaction I expect :) So that's the piano one. For some of the more animated stage stuff from Lovebites. - Raise Some Hell live - Scream For Me live - We The United live - M.D.O. Live - Stand And Deliver live And then a fun outlier, Spellbound live, some great 80s synth metal, and a bit of Keytar and silliness from Miyako, the dark haired guitarist / pianist.
Well i see what you mean but its just the Songs you choose. Listen to the Anthem of the Wolfpac: "We are United" Live from Knocking at Heavens Gate 2023. But the whole Concert is full of Energy and Fun
LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics: If this was the last day you could live on this earth Would you still go on, accusing someone for today It’s better to fail than not do anything at all It is not the length, but depth of life that counts Oh brave soldier Oh gallant warrior Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla Believe what’s in your soul For death will come to all You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven Floating lotus You are so graceful Saintly and glorious Till the end of time Floating lotus You are so beautiful Sing me your sweet song The legend of the swan If you’ve never hoped, you’ve never been through despair Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to never care You might think it’s meaningless to sacrifice a life Sometimes the life of one can save so many more Oh brave soldier Oh gallant warrior Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla Believe what’s in your soul For death will come to all You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven Floating lotus You are so graceful Saintly and glorious Till the end of time Floating lotus You are so beautiful Sing me your sweet song The legend of the swan SOLO: miyako / both Floating lotus You are so graceful Saintly and glorious Till the end of time Floating lotus You are so beautiful Sing me your sweet song The legend of the swan SOLO: midori [guitar] / miyako [piano] ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: miyako & LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020 ------
The level of talent these virtuoso ladies possess is crazy to imagine as you'll see in your journey into the wolves den of #lovebites metal most of the songs, including those in this concert, you'll see more movement on stage, you will get goosebumps, of this I guarantee. New sub 🤘🥁🎸🎹🎤🐺 . Keep going and get ready to be amazed many times
That's a bit of a serious song subject to jump around and smile while you're playing. They are actually a pretty fun band a lot of the time, and they play every style of music you can imagine - but almost all of it is fast and heavy. To see them actually having fun - *_We the United_* Live 2023 ruclips.net/video/UnNxvgLI_Rg/видео.html ; *_Raise Some Hell_* Live 2020 (same concert as your 1st two) ruclips.net/video/zamSQD0JUFk/видео.html ; *_Stand and Deliver_* Live 2023 ruclips.net/video/cNi-OEjzMdA/видео.html
Right?? Last thing I'd be looking for in this song or certain others of theirs. They're absolutely mesmerizing to watch in this one, not smiling or moving too much. I think it is an accumulated thing of getting to know their personalities that make them more and more mesmerizing the more you watch and see their talent and skill, and differences of performances.
When you play music like these ladies do there is no need to move around on stage, and trust me they are enjoying themselves , get to know lovebites and you will understand,
The Revolutionary etude is a etudeof Chopin for the left hand. You can hear another Chopin etude: Ocean in background, always recorded by Miyako (the black hair guitarist)! Thank you.
This is not the only song that has piano or keyboards. Some others are ; Epilogue Empty Daydream Edge of the world Rising Spellbound Lost in The Garden Burden Of Time, and there are others. Miyako has been playing Piano since the age of 3. She, generally composes music on the piano first, then writes the guitar parts including bass & drums. Then she will send it off to the other members for there input. 😏♥️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘 Btw, if you had a quarter of the talent she has.....wether she's smiling and dancing around or not, you would be somebody !
Here's one from their last album with new bassist Fami done in casual wear in the studio they even at one point switch all the instruments having fun with it Lovebites Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) ruclips.net/video/4ImGA7cPyrs/видео.html
Thanks for sharing your LOVEBITES "Awakening" !! 60 songs, each different, all excellent, themes of self-empowerment & personal-responsibility Haruna "little BIG Engine" drums 🧡 (4'9"; 1.45m) Asami "The One & Only Voice" vocals/piano ❤ (4'10"; 1.47m) Midori "Crazy Shredder" guitar 💚 (4'11"; 1.5m) Miyako "The Golden Touch" guitar/piano 💙 (5'2"; 1.58m) Fami - "Shining Fingers" bass 💗 (5'2"; 1.58m) begin 08/2022 all studio & LIVE performances 2016 - 2021: Miho "Natural Born Head-Banger" bass 💜 (5'1"; 1.55m) nicknames chosen by the band themselves "Bravehearted" LIVE 2019: ruclips.net/video/MaKtRMiSfMI/видео.html written by "little BIG Engine" drummer Haruna ! (embedded lyrics) "A Frozen Serenade" LIVE 2021 [cc] lyrics: ruclips.net/video/sEjN7dAh4ok/видео.html "Break The Wall" LIVE 2020: ruclips.net/video/5Pc0XK0lNmU/видео.html "Nameless Warrior" LIVE 2023 [cc] lyrics: ruclips.net/video/jYrvuM5bds4/видео.html 🐺 dreg👁
I want to know just when exactly jumping around running all over the stage became more important than the music ? the concentration it takes to play at the speed and complexity they do just does not lend itself to acrobatics Brother if that is what you want you go to the circus lol I am a 62 year old musician and this band amazes me with the skill level they all have i would not have even noticed the so called rigidness
IMHO in well over 50 years of watching bands it's very often the ones who jump around like lunatics that are doing it to distract from their lack of musical talent . If watching a bunch of hairy old guys get helped on to the stage with their zimmers and mime to the tracks then Mottley Crue is probably your bag 🤷♂
If your looking for crowd interaction or more movement on stage then: From the Miho Era of 2021 and earlier: Raise Some Hell We The United M.D.O. Hammer of Wrath Shadowmaker In the Current Fami Era: From Knocken at Heavens Gate: Hammer of Wrath We The United M.D.O. Nameless Warrior Judgement Day Stand and Deliver Liar This next part is just my opinion. Their earlier shows, to me, each member played a part in the stage performance and allowed their music to perform through them. If it was a Happy or Fast song, the members were more active. If it was a sad/serious song then they were more stationery. But since Knocken at Heavens Gate, the band is more active even though their facial expression still match the song for the most part. I have been seeing videos from their shows in Europe that are going on now, and the band is active and enjoying every moment on stage. I wish I could be there to watch them, but the videos being shown are good for now. But each year they do a show, they get better and better and so do the songs, no matter how old the song is.
A masterpiece song by the Metal Queens, one of many they have that are masterpiece songs. Having a comparison to a part of this song mentioning Motley Crue. I don't think Motley Crue has ever been elevated to that degree, lol. Next masterpiece song - A Frozen Serenade 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics
Haha...I guess you picked two songs with very few smiles and movement. This is not how it USE to be. Especially now with the new bass player, who is only a big smile. I think these two songs themes and tone just have not brought many smiles. I think that is a reason. This has quite a melancholic sound.
A supplemetal info. You'd better check the background story of Chopin Revolutionary Etude although. The story shares the same theme with the lyrics of Swan Song. Hence those two pieces make a suite. It really is a piece of genuine art. You seemed that you enjoyed their performance but ironically you did not smile either lol. BTW, these are the great metal musicians don't smile during their performance. Unlucky Morpheus Quadratum ruclips.net/video/XC2A1hbuLmI/видео.html.
Somber serious songs are delivered with a more serious demeanor. Perhaps you should have been led in with "Raise Some Hell", or "We the United", which are overly joyous. Try these songs to see the vast differences in approach. Peace!
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I’m 68 years old. I’ve been playing guitar for 54 years.
I’ve watched live bands on TV and seen hundreds of live concerts and gigs. For over 54 years I’ve seen many great and famous bands on stage where there is little movement and almost no smiling.
It doesn’t mean that the band and musicians are not enjoying themselves or having fun!
I thoroughly enjoy myself every time I play my guitar, listen to music I love or watch a great film but I don’t do so with a big smile on my face!
In my opinion, this song is a masterpiece. Even if I was bothered by things such as how much they move on stage, or how much they smile etc. etc. (which I'm not) I would still love them because the quality of their songwriting and musicianship is so astoundingly high. But I understand that different people like different things.
I wonder how many musicians on the planet could do what we just watched Miyako do.
Honestly not sure what you're seeing. Rigid? They make it look easy. I honestly don't understand when music is so high level live, the stage movement become so important to some. I've seen enough of that in my life without great music. This song is a masterpiece. So I can't go over reactors getting hung up on movement on stage.
To be fair. He really liked it. His conclusion was very positive, in considering that he seem to be a rather moderate guy. He was just confused with them standing there playing without any show. And that is true, Lovebites often do that and in this song in particular. There was not much connection made with the audience in this performance. On the other hand, the audience seemed connected anyhow. Lovebites 2.0, their comeback after the hiatus is more lively. So maybe he shall look at some newer stuff?
NOTE, as an explanation. I personally have no problems at all with musicians that stand still. Different people do different things. I am just trying to understand how he reasoned.
Some knowledge of history is required to understand the meaning of the lyrics of this song.
In 1831, some officers and citizens rose up against the Polish government, which was under the de facto control of the Russian Empire, in what was known as the 'November Revolution', but failed due to the direct intervention of Russian troops. Chopin received this news during a performance tour. He never set foot on the soil of his homeland again. When the Russians invaded Warsaw, Chopin's representatives presented the Etude OP 10, No. 12 in Paris. Franz Liszt, a friend of Chopin, then named it the 'Revolutionary Etude'.
Miyako composed Swan Song based on this 'Revolutionary Etude' and Dvorak's 'New World Symphony'.
Asami (vocalist), a former ballerina, wrote the lyrics inspired by Norse mythology and the ballet suite "Swan Lake", based on the historical background of the "Revolutionary Etude".
"SwanSong" is a requiem for the warriors who fought to reclaim their homeland, a masterpiece that only Love Bites could complete.
Miyako (lead guitarist/pianist at stage left) is a generational talent who is a virtuoso on BOTH the guitar and piano. She has been classically-trained on the piano since the age of 3. Miyako also composed & arranged "Swan Song" and this track is a neoclassical metal masterpiece. Throughout the song, you can hear motifs from Romantic-era composers Chopin (intro, main riff, solo) and Dvořák (Chorus). Miyako's piano intro is Chopin's "Étude Op. 10, No. 12 in C minor", aka the "Revolutionary Étude". This band is far from being "rigid". If you want to see them really engage the crowd, here's another track from the same concert as the previous 2 songs you have reacted to - "Raise Some Hell" LIVE : ruclips.net/video/zamSQD0JUFk/видео.html
They will grab you a little more with each reaction I expect :)
So that's the piano one.
For some of the more animated stage stuff from Lovebites.
- Raise Some Hell live
- Scream For Me live
- We The United live
- M.D.O. Live
- Stand And Deliver live
And then a fun outlier,
Spellbound live, some great 80s synth metal, and a bit of Keytar and silliness from Miyako, the dark haired guitarist / pianist.
Well i see what you mean but its just the Songs you choose. Listen to the Anthem of the Wolfpac: "We are United" Live from Knocking at Heavens Gate 2023. But the whole Concert is full of Energy and Fun
LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics:
If this was the last day you could live on this earth
Would you still go on, accusing someone for today
It’s better to fail than not do anything at all
It is not the length, but depth of life that counts
Oh brave soldier
Oh gallant warrior
Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla
Believe what’s in your soul
For death will come to all
You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven
Floating lotus
You are so graceful
Saintly and glorious
Till the end of time
Floating lotus
You are so beautiful
Sing me your sweet song
The legend of the swan
If you’ve never hoped, you’ve never been through despair
Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to never care
You might think it’s meaningless to sacrifice a life
Sometimes the life of one can save so many more
Oh brave soldier
Oh gallant warrior
Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla
Believe what’s in your soul
For death will come to all
You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven
Floating lotus
You are so graceful
Saintly and glorious
Till the end of time
Floating lotus
You are so beautiful
Sing me your sweet song
The legend of the swan
SOLO: miyako / both
Floating lotus
You are so graceful
Saintly and glorious
Till the end of time
Floating lotus
You are so beautiful
Sing me your sweet song
The legend of the swan
SOLO: midori [guitar] / miyako [piano]
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lyrics: asami
music: miyako
arrangement: miyako & LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)
album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020
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Another metal masterpiece by LOVEBITES! 🤘
A lot of goodness to type out about this band, Lovebites (difficult with a mobile phone). Maybe some friends will share it. Thanks for reaction bro 👍
The level of talent these virtuoso ladies possess is crazy to imagine as you'll see in your journey into the wolves den of #lovebites metal most of the songs, including those in this concert, you'll see more movement on stage, you will get goosebumps, of this I guarantee. New sub 🤘🥁🎸🎹🎤🐺 . Keep going and get ready to be amazed many times
also Raise Some Hell from this same concert was amazing
They Uploaded Hammer of Wrath from Hellfest in France earlier today on concert for their world wide concert
That's a bit of a serious song subject to jump around and smile while you're playing. They are actually a pretty fun band a lot of the time, and they play every style of music you can imagine - but almost all of it is fast and heavy. To see them actually having fun - *_We the United_* Live 2023 ruclips.net/video/UnNxvgLI_Rg/видео.html ; *_Raise Some Hell_* Live 2020 (same concert as your 1st two) ruclips.net/video/zamSQD0JUFk/видео.html ; *_Stand and Deliver_* Live 2023 ruclips.net/video/cNi-OEjzMdA/видео.html
Right?? Last thing I'd be looking for in this song or certain others of theirs. They're absolutely mesmerizing to watch in this one, not smiling or moving too much. I think it is an accumulated thing of getting to know their personalities that make them more and more mesmerizing the more you watch and see their talent and skill, and differences of performances.
Love Lovebites 🏴 🤘 🐺
This performance amazes me no matter how many times I see it. 🤘🎹🎸🐺
You are first one who connect music of "motley crew" (small letters) with great LOVEBITES!!!!!!!!!!!
When you play music like these ladies do there is no need to move around on stage, and trust me they are enjoying themselves , get to know lovebites and you will understand,
The Revolutionary etude is a etudeof Chopin for the left hand. You can hear another Chopin etude: Ocean in background, always recorded by Miyako (the black hair guitarist)! Thank you.
This is not the only song that has piano or keyboards. Some others are ;
Epilogue
Empty Daydream
Edge of the world
Rising
Spellbound
Lost in The Garden
Burden Of Time, and there are others.
Miyako has been playing Piano since the age of 3. She, generally composes music on the piano first, then writes the guitar parts including bass & drums. Then she will send it off to the other members for there input.
😏♥️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘
Btw, if you had a quarter of the talent she has.....wether she's smiling and dancing around or not, you would be somebody !
If you want to see them running around and having fun: "Raise Some Hell". 🤘🏼🐺🤘🏼
Here's one from their last album with new bassist Fami done in casual wear in the studio they even at one point switch all the instruments having fun with it Lovebites Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) ruclips.net/video/4ImGA7cPyrs/видео.html
Hi Szécskai Eliot form Hungary Hungarian music and video is not known, so I help the world to know it
Thanks for sharing your LOVEBITES "Awakening" !!
60 songs, each different, all excellent, themes of self-empowerment & personal-responsibility
Haruna "little BIG Engine" drums 🧡 (4'9"; 1.45m)
Asami "The One & Only Voice" vocals/piano ❤ (4'10"; 1.47m)
Midori "Crazy Shredder" guitar 💚 (4'11"; 1.5m)
Miyako "The Golden Touch" guitar/piano 💙 (5'2"; 1.58m)
Fami - "Shining Fingers" bass 💗 (5'2"; 1.58m) begin 08/2022
all studio & LIVE performances 2016 - 2021:
Miho "Natural Born Head-Banger" bass 💜 (5'1"; 1.55m)
nicknames chosen by the band themselves
"Bravehearted" LIVE 2019: ruclips.net/video/MaKtRMiSfMI/видео.html
written by "little BIG Engine" drummer Haruna ! (embedded lyrics)
"A Frozen Serenade" LIVE 2021 [cc] lyrics: ruclips.net/video/sEjN7dAh4ok/видео.html
"Break The Wall" LIVE 2020: ruclips.net/video/5Pc0XK0lNmU/видео.html
"Nameless Warrior" LIVE 2023 [cc] lyrics: ruclips.net/video/jYrvuM5bds4/видео.html
🐺 dreg👁
I want to know just when exactly jumping around running all over the stage became more important than the music ? the concentration it takes to play at the speed and complexity they do just does not lend itself to acrobatics Brother if that is what you want you go to the circus lol I am a 62 year old musician and this band amazes me with the skill level they all have i would not have even noticed the so called rigidness
Just trying to get as many views as possible to call it sarcasm?
Just my honest reaction
Check out We The United from their 2023 Knockin' At Heaven's Gate part 2 to see them having fun. Also their music video of Stand and Deliver.
IMHO in well over 50 years of watching bands it's very often the ones who jump around like lunatics that are doing it to distract from their lack of musical talent . If watching a bunch of hairy old guys get helped on to the stage with their zimmers and mime to the tracks then Mottley Crue is probably your bag 🤷♂
They sing about battle of musicians who play Heavy Metal music for their music. It could mean for soldiers too.
If your looking for crowd interaction or more movement on stage then:
From the Miho Era of 2021 and earlier:
Raise Some Hell
We The United
M.D.O.
Hammer of Wrath
Shadowmaker
In the Current Fami Era:
From Knocken at Heavens Gate:
Hammer of Wrath
We The United
M.D.O.
Nameless Warrior
Judgement Day
Stand and Deliver
Liar
This next part is just my opinion.
Their earlier shows, to me, each member played a part in the stage performance and allowed their music to perform through them. If it was a Happy or Fast song, the members were more active. If it was a sad/serious song then they were more stationery.
But since Knocken at Heavens Gate, the band is more active even though their facial expression still match the song for the most part. I have been seeing videos from their shows in Europe that are going on now, and the band is active and enjoying every moment on stage. I wish I could be there to watch them, but the videos being shown are good for now.
But each year they do a show, they get better and better and so do the songs, no matter how old the song is.
Next recommendation “Raise some hell” (same concert) or “MDO” (concert “Knocking at heaven’s gate”, 2023)
A masterpiece song by the Metal Queens, one of many they have that are masterpiece songs. Having a comparison to a part of this song mentioning Motley Crue. I don't think Motley Crue has ever been elevated to that degree, lol. Next masterpiece song - A Frozen Serenade 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics
Raise Some Hell Please!!
Es la cancion que tu estas esperando oir! Te lo aseguro.
NFR - Félek, Ha Átölelsz [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] please please please in how many days will the first hungarian reaction video be?
Haha...I guess you picked two songs with very few smiles and movement. This is not how it USE to be. Especially now with the new bass player, who is only a big smile. I think these two songs themes and tone just have not brought many smiles. I think that is a reason. This has quite a melancholic sound.
I would like to hear what this song sounds like with some less frenetic drumming and more emphasis on the melody.
If you don't like technical music then this is not the band for you.
A supplemetal info. You'd better check the background story of Chopin Revolutionary Etude although. The story shares the same theme with the lyrics of Swan Song. Hence those two pieces make a suite. It really is a piece of genuine art. You seemed that you enjoyed their performance but ironically you did not smile either lol. BTW, these are the great metal musicians don't smile during their performance. Unlucky Morpheus Quadratum ruclips.net/video/XC2A1hbuLmI/видео.html.
Somber serious songs are delivered with a more serious demeanor. Perhaps you should have been led in with "Raise Some Hell", or "We the United", which are overly joyous. Try these songs to see the vast differences in approach. Peace!
Lousy reaction
why are you so negative???????
are you live??????????
I was wrong at the start!!!!!!!!!!!!
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If you don't like it, it's better for you if you don't get involved anymore.
There is plenty of fun music out there.