Miyako held two piano recitals in Tokyo in early December, matinee and evening. I was so disgusted that, with about 6 weeks to go, the evening was not sold out (a mere 300 tickets) that, following a very timely (law of attraction) sale on eBay, I booked my ticket and flight and attended the evening performance. As I told Miyako when I met her at the signing session after the show it was simply beautiful… watching a world class pianist playing various pieces (rock covers actually) without sheet music was just mesmerising. I’d return for another event like that in a heartbeat.
Miyako is a classically trained pianist from the age of 3 years. She only took up the guitar in her late teens, so that is really her 'second' instrument, the piano being the first. She has a collection of rock/metal songs that she has transcribed for piano and plays as though they are classical pieces. To find them look on YT for 'miyako - topic'. the collection is called Etude Op.23.
Miyako is a generational talent who is a virtuoso on BOTH the guitar and piano. She also composed & arranged "Swan Song". 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). If you want to hear more of Miyako and piano, here is her piano interpretation & reimagination of Helloween's "Eagle Fly Free" : ruclips.net/video/-h3BLRs0Xr4/видео.html
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.
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: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020 ------
I have heard Miyako talk about piano on Japanese TV and Internet TV programs. Here's what I felt: "For Miyako, the piano is the most important thing in her life." And the guitar "is probably an important tool in her life that expands her range of enjoyment." In other words, I feel that the correct way to evaluate Miyako is to think of her as a ``pianist who also enjoys playing the guitar,'' rather than a ``guitarist who can play the piano.'' P.S.: In the news earlier, I heard that Fujiko Hemming, the pianist whom Miyako admires the most, has passed away. My heartfelt condolences... ---------- from Nippon *This is a text using Google Translate. I hope I conveyed my intentions correctly.
Miya-san is one of the best musicians right now in my opinion, she is a friend of Nuno Betancourt, i will love see them play together one day, she is world class, all of them are world class really.
Thank you for reaction of this epic masterpiece. Love your reaction, great job. Suggestion for next song, "Epilogue" with another performance on piano by Miyako.
Thank you for more LOVEBITES. If you watch through the 'rest' without pause you will notice it is also a transition that Asami navigates to enter with the band in a higher key from the silence. Miyako 'Etude Op.23' "Awakening Etude" playlist is 6 Metal songs arranged by Miyako for solo piano: ruclips.net/p/OLAK5uy_le54CEm_zfNqTswZzSuEwQY7pF2cgh10Q Unfortunately, the EP/CD/DVD is already out-of-print. DVD is "Eagle Fly Free" & "Addicted" LIVE performances and a 16 minute documentary of the recording process. Today there is one for auction at Yahoo Japan. 2 days remaining. 🐺 dreg👁
You really Loved this song, and Miyako's playing prowess on multiple instruments. Swan Song was *_also_* composed by Miyako - with Lyrics by Asami. To me, Miyako Watanabe is an unstoppable Musical Force of Nature.
THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE World Tour 2024 June 14 - New Cross Inn, London, UK (sold out) June 15 - Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM (sold out) June 18 - Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY June 19 - Legend Club, Milan, ITALY June 22 - Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN June 25 - La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE June 28 - Hellfest, FRANCE (on main stage, sold out) June 29 - Resurrection Fest, SPAIN July 4 - Roskilde Festival, DENMARK Sept 1 - Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, JAPAN Sept 6 - ProgPower, Atlanta, USA (co-headliner, sold out) MORE TO COME
Yeah Miyako is something special. One of the greatest musicians I have ever seen. I had the pleasure of watching them perform a little over a month ago. One of the best gigs of my life and I have been to a lot of gigs
Miyako...... straight up GENIUS ! The band as a whole are on a comletely different level to other metal acts.. I don't need to see any other band to get my metal fix. Done and dusted. shut the gate. i am done.
Miyako held two piano recitals in Tokyo in early December, matinee and evening. I was so disgusted that, with about 6 weeks to go, the evening was not sold out (a mere 300 tickets) that, following a very timely (law of attraction) sale on eBay, I booked my ticket and flight and attended the evening performance.
As I told Miyako when I met her at the signing session after the show it was simply beautiful… watching a world class pianist playing various pieces (rock covers actually) without sheet music was just mesmerising. I’d return for another event like that in a heartbeat.
There will never be another musician like Miyako, ever. She is a gift to all of us, we are witnessing GREATNESS in its prime. Well done! 🤘
There are great pianists. There are great guitarists. But there's only one Miyako.
Miyako is a classically trained pianist from the age of 3 years. She only took up the guitar in her late teens, so that is really her 'second' instrument, the piano being the first. She has a collection of rock/metal songs that she has transcribed for piano and plays as though they are classical pieces. To find them look on YT for 'miyako - topic'. the collection is called Etude Op.23.
Miyako is a generational talent who is a virtuoso on BOTH the guitar and piano. She also composed & arranged "Swan Song". 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). If you want to hear more of Miyako and piano, here is her piano interpretation & reimagination of Helloween's "Eagle Fly Free" : ruclips.net/video/-h3BLRs0Xr4/видео.html
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.
A pianist, guitarist, composer, arranger and loves Star Wars, exotic animals and fishing. Wow! Just Wow.
As I've said before regarding Miyako.....talent does what it can but genius does what it must.
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: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)
album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020
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Listen closely and you will hear Chopin reflected in the opening chords of the song and in Miyako's runs during her solo. She is a genius.
Behold, the power of Miyako!😊❤😊
I have heard Miyako talk about piano on Japanese TV and Internet TV programs. Here's what I felt: "For Miyako, the piano is the most important thing in her life." And the guitar "is probably an important tool in her life that expands her range of enjoyment."
In other words, I feel that the correct way to evaluate Miyako is to think of her as a ``pianist who also enjoys playing the guitar,'' rather than a ``guitarist who can play the piano.''
P.S.: In the news earlier, I heard that Fujiko Hemming, the pianist whom Miyako admires the most, has passed away. My heartfelt condolences...
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from Nippon
*This is a text using Google Translate. I hope I conveyed my intentions correctly.
In another inteerview with Itzuka, Miyako called her Yamaha baby grand piano (a gift from her partents when she than thirteen) "my best Buddy".
A classical pianist who shreds on the guitar.
Miya-san is one of the best musicians right now in my opinion, she is a friend of Nuno Betancourt, i will love see them play together one day, she is world class, all of them are world class really.
Thank you for reaction of this epic masterpiece. Love your reaction, great job. Suggestion for next song, "Epilogue" with another performance on piano by Miyako.
Thank you for more LOVEBITES. If you watch through the 'rest' without pause you will notice it is also a transition that Asami navigates to enter with the band in a higher key from the silence.
Miyako 'Etude Op.23' "Awakening Etude" playlist is 6 Metal songs arranged by Miyako for solo piano:
ruclips.net/p/OLAK5uy_le54CEm_zfNqTswZzSuEwQY7pF2cgh10Q
Unfortunately, the EP/CD/DVD is already out-of-print.
DVD is "Eagle Fly Free" & "Addicted" LIVE performances and a 16 minute documentary of the recording process.
Today there is one for auction at Yahoo Japan. 2 days remaining.
🐺 dreg👁
You just watched "The Miyako Show"
You really Loved this song, and Miyako's playing prowess on multiple instruments. Swan Song was *_also_* composed by Miyako - with Lyrics by Asami. To me, Miyako Watanabe is an unstoppable Musical Force of Nature.
I have seen people laugh, cry, pray, stare dumbfounded, and even drool. Now I've seen someone babble incoherently. Love it. Great reaction, thank you.
THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE World Tour 2024
June 14 - New Cross Inn, London, UK (sold out)
June 15 - Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM (sold out)
June 18 - Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY
June 19 - Legend Club, Milan, ITALY
June 22 - Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN
June 25 - La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE
June 28 - Hellfest, FRANCE (on main stage, sold out)
June 29 - Resurrection Fest, SPAIN
July 4 - Roskilde Festival, DENMARK
Sept 1 - Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, JAPAN
Sept 6 - ProgPower, Atlanta, USA (co-headliner, sold out)
MORE TO COME
Totally and utterly awesome. She is a national treasure. I hope the Japanese realise. 😊
In background You can hear another Chopin Etude: "Ocean" that Miyako resumes on piano at the end with the Dvorak "Symphony from new World"! Thank You.
Yeah Miyako is something special. One of the greatest musicians I have ever seen. I had the pleasure of watching them perform a little over a month ago. One of the best gigs of my life and I have been to a lot of gigs
Now THAT, is a beautifully written and executed master piece!
The talent and skill in this band is leagues above. It's beautiful to see and hear.
Great reaction to this masterpiece! 👍🎹🎸🔥
So much talent that are in one band. The metal queens 👑. Recommend A Frozen Serenade Live. More piano for you.
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Miyako...... straight up GENIUS ! The band as a whole are on a comletely different level to other metal acts.. I don't need to see any other band to get my metal fix. Done and dusted. shut the gate. i am done.
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