From the bridge (when Rina starts singing in Japanese) at 4:13 until the end of the song, I have goosebumps every single time. I love this song! Thank you Ryan
Lol i restarted my YT twice till i realised it was you !! .Lisa is a huge talent and surrounded by supporting artist Hazuki and Saki just 2 of them .There was a picture recently of Lisa head over a exam paper at collage .Hazuki when she supports Lisa takes a back seat and goes into librarian girl mode LOL. Its a watch this space the next 2 years for Lisa
Great review as always. Thank you very much for this one. This song is absolutely fantastic and perfect in every way, including the quality of the video. Speaking of Li-sa-X, you should really react to her latest music video "Looking Up To You", quite different from this one, but this is another masterpiece (imho) in terms of songwriting, guitar playing, vocals, and also video production. To be honest: I consider we are very lucky to live at the same period of time and on the same planet than these amazing musicians.
She's a great versatile player even though she's better at shredding than other styles at this moment. Having said that I've watched her videos where she plays some awesome bluesy tunes reminiscent of Jeff Beck. She's still young so I'm looking forward to what she'll come up with in the future.
The word “prodigy” gets thrown around way too much. In this case, it is fully deserved. Lisa-X has been posting music on youtube since she was seven, did credible covers of Dream Theater and Polyphia at 10, and has had her own band since she was 13. The main regulars are Rina on vocals and Hazuki, formerly of Disqualia and now one of the twin shredders in Nemophila. Lisa-X is 16 as of this writing. Here are some links worth checking out. The first one is her 2017 appearance at the annual female rock festival organized by Show-Ya-she is up there with some of the best guitarists in the world and they clearly love sharing the stage with her. The third one is her collaboration with the even younger drum phenom, Yoyoka Soma, who is herself a force of nature. At NaonのYaon (age 12): ruclips.net/video/hbeW7Yuf-a0/видео.html With Hazuki: ruclips.net/video/mN_oLqTka6M/видео.html With Yoyoka: ruclips.net/video/B97HKxg4Cwk/видео.html With Billy Sheehan (!) on bass: ruclips.net/video/PzsqmnEa89c/видео.html Overall, rock is not only in good hands, but arguably has been taken over by Japanese women. The future looks great!
I used to think this was right in Hazuki's wheelhouse, since her band mate from Disqualia (forgot her name rolleyes) went in a similar direction. Then I found out she is a big Children of Bodom fan... Stealthy...lol
Will be interesting to see if this becomes something or if it was just a one off. It was some good experience for Lisa-X and we got a pretty cool song out of it so it was definitely a worthwhile endeavor.
It’s a band (of these three and a producer). With covid, high school, and Nemophila, and no touring rhythm section, they lost momentum , but they have new stuff in the pipeline
There's a 15 minute video somewhere on YT where Marty Friedman takes a close look at Lisa-X's playing. Check it out! Some interesting stuff. Edit to add link to MF video: ruclips.net/video/EnrXIu6xCHY/видео.html
Amongst the many Li-Sa-X videos, I recommand this one, where she goes back in time to show her evolution ... from age 2 . It's otherworldly! ruclips.net/video/eqnJpXmt_jU/видео.html
Ya, & many of the world class people she’s jammed with: Guthrie Govan, Bumblefoot, Mateus Asato, Kiko Loureiro, Jason Richardson, Polyphia, Yoyo(China), of course her instructor Paul Gilbert. I’d like to get her with Jeff loom is, then she’ll be ready to vie for best in the world. (Vie, Vai, see what I did there? 😉💃🎸😎) How could I forget her first backing band, 3/5s of Disqualia (RisaRisa drums Destrose, Hazuki of course, and Narumi who toured with Aldious, and as the 3, back Rami(exAldious). Narumi’s solo album Seed and LisaX’s solo album Will (age 13) were produced by the same guy (Fuki, Lightbringer, assist on Doll$Boxx, Disqualia, many more), and they are both Awesome.
Lisa-x is another guitar prodigy (shredder type player). The next gen is already here... There drummers and guitar players, need more bassists to develop as well😁
As Yoda says, “there is another”. RoiLoiRo is a band of brother, sister, & drummer (just like Elephant gym I just realized!”) Ototo(sp?) is the guirist, Nene is the bass player. Here they are with guest singer & drummer doing a tv show with the host on keys, doing the wildly popular (& controversial) song Usewa (Shutup). Nene is only barely a prodigy (plays at adult level, not world class), but people ask how they get so good? She just started first grade. Brother is 8, singer 10, drummer 12… record this reaction! ruclips.net/video/HraQLcH01D0/видео.html Nene has already had coaching from FChopperKoga, MartyFriedman, and more, and here they play a session as MiniMiniBand with TomoZo and Yuri from Gacharic Spin (TomoZo is the only one who’s anywhere close to 5teet tall). Notice how at times Nene leads the session, at the end directing “ok, only it’ll only take one more try” or some such ruclips.net/video/umA99nJJ9bg/видео.html Not to neglect the drummer, here he is, barely 7, covering GS Mindset, only about 2days after it was released ruclips.net/video/4ta4VjNxr5o/видео.html And thanks for prompting me to look them up, seems they did another cover with the Usewa (cover) singer, I’ll be checking that next. I guess I didn’t mention, but they have originals on their channel. Some good, some so-so, Kidd’s voices, but hey, I don’t have any!
Nice reaction and yes these young player from Japan (and elsewhere) are truly amazing, pretty sure Li-sa was 16 here. BIlly Sheehan has been helping out a number of talented young Japan artists like Li-sa and the drumming prodigy Yoyoka. He helped with a cover of "Take Cover" (M. Big) with Yoyoka when she was 10 along with singer Paulie Z and Brandon Paul on guitar - ruclips.net/video/7ozwshauRJs/видео.html
Satriani would be proud! Lisa is great! I think her mommy swallowed a little guitar while she was pregnant with her and she started playing it lol. ALSO you might want to check out Nemo's Saki's solo work called "Brightness" ruclips.net/video/mphmD1eyad0/видео.html
Marty Friedman released a song with a similar vibe last year (darker and less proggy though) wish a Japanese singer (+α/あるふぁきゅん / or +a/alfakyun, love that name 😁): ruclips.net/video/pq3MqusXS-I/видео.html - also worth a listen.
Hazuki ..🤘🥰
She is the phenomenal guitarist and great composer too
Yes, another gifted young lady! I enjoyed this song. Thank you for reacting to this video.
From the bridge (when Rina starts singing in Japanese) at 4:13 until the end of the song, I have goosebumps every single time. I love this song!
Thank you Ryan
Lol i restarted my YT twice till i realised it was you !! .Lisa is a huge talent and surrounded by supporting artist Hazuki and Saki just 2 of them .There was a picture recently of Lisa head over a exam paper at collage .Hazuki when she supports Lisa takes a back seat and goes into librarian girl mode LOL. Its a watch this space the next 2 years for Lisa
sorry about that, I got it fixed!
Great review as always. Thank you very much for this one. This song is absolutely fantastic and perfect in every way, including the quality of the video.
Speaking of Li-sa-X, you should really react to her latest music video "Looking Up To You", quite different from this one, but this is another masterpiece (imho) in terms of songwriting, guitar playing, vocals, and also video production.
To be honest: I consider we are very lucky to live at the same period of time and on the same planet than these amazing musicians.
Damn it, Ryan!, How did I skip this?. I´m digging Li-sa-X recently. I expect a lot from this band. Great analysis sir.
Damn this is good song. Never heard Lisa X music before. Thank Ryan!
She's a great versatile player even though she's better at shredding than other styles at this moment. Having said that I've watched her videos where she plays some awesome bluesy tunes reminiscent of Jeff Beck. She's still young so I'm looking forward to what she'll come up with in the future.
The word “prodigy” gets thrown around way too much. In this case, it is fully deserved. Lisa-X has been posting music on youtube since she was seven, did credible covers of Dream Theater and Polyphia at 10, and has had her own band since she was 13. The main regulars are Rina on vocals and Hazuki, formerly of Disqualia and now one of the twin shredders in Nemophila. Lisa-X is 16 as of this writing.
Here are some links worth checking out. The first one is her 2017 appearance at the annual female rock festival organized by Show-Ya-she is up there with some of the best guitarists in the world and they clearly love sharing the stage with her. The third one is her collaboration with the even younger drum phenom, Yoyoka Soma, who is herself a force of nature.
At NaonのYaon (age 12): ruclips.net/video/hbeW7Yuf-a0/видео.html
With Hazuki: ruclips.net/video/mN_oLqTka6M/видео.html
With Yoyoka: ruclips.net/video/B97HKxg4Cwk/видео.html
With Billy Sheehan (!) on bass: ruclips.net/video/PzsqmnEa89c/видео.html
Overall, rock is not only in good hands, but arguably has been taken over by Japanese women. The future looks great!
I used to think this was right in Hazuki's wheelhouse, since her band mate from Disqualia (forgot her name rolleyes) went in a similar direction. Then I found out she is a big Children of Bodom fan... Stealthy...lol
Great song great reaction, short but sweet love it
People and their freaking talent......................
Will be interesting to see if this becomes something or if it was just a one off. It was some good experience for Lisa-X and we got a pretty cool song out of it so it was definitely a worthwhile endeavor.
It’s a band (of these three and a producer). With covid, high school, and Nemophila, and no touring rhythm section, they lost momentum , but they have new stuff in the pipeline
Do you know Yoyoka?
Billy Sheehan has played bass with her also.
And a few weeks ago Li-Sa X played guitar with Yoyoka for her 12th birthday jam.
Thanks👍
They are great! I only listen to two groups among Japanese bands. Li-sa-X band and Nemophila.
There's a 15 minute video somewhere on YT where Marty Friedman takes a close look at Lisa-X's playing. Check it out! Some interesting stuff. Edit to add link to MF video: ruclips.net/video/EnrXIu6xCHY/видео.html
Amongst the many Li-Sa-X videos, I recommand this one, where she goes back in time to show her evolution ... from age 2 . It's otherworldly! ruclips.net/video/eqnJpXmt_jU/видео.html
Ya, & many of the world class people she’s jammed with: Guthrie Govan, Bumblefoot, Mateus Asato, Kiko Loureiro, Jason Richardson, Polyphia, Yoyo(China), of course her instructor Paul Gilbert. I’d like to get her with Jeff loom is, then she’ll be ready to vie for best in the world. (Vie, Vai, see what I did there? 😉💃🎸😎)
How could I forget her first backing band, 3/5s of Disqualia (RisaRisa drums Destrose, Hazuki of course, and Narumi who toured with Aldious, and as the 3, back Rami(exAldious). Narumi’s solo album Seed and LisaX’s solo album Will (age 13) were produced by the same guy (Fuki, Lightbringer, assist on Doll$Boxx, Disqualia, many more), and they are both Awesome.
Lisa-X is a true prodigy for sure.
You should consider reacting Yoyoka as well since she is a future Akane from Japan.
Agree. Yoyoka has the similar energy and feel to Akane imo.
This band is fire! 🔥 they need to add Kanade Sato on drums and Mina (formerly of Girlfriend) on bass. They'll be unstoppable.
Yeah Chris Mina would be well able to do this stuff . one of my fave bassist. Her work on GF version of KPPs fashion Monster is astounding!
Jazzy King Crimson or mellower Liquid Tension Experiment. Kind of reminds me of that. A more "mature" style of metal.
Lisa-x is another guitar prodigy (shredder type player). The next gen is already here... There drummers and guitar players, need more bassists to develop as well😁
We have one who is next level. He plays with Hal Ca in Asterism. Miyu is his name.
Guess you haven't heard of Fami - young Japanese bassist - ruclips.net/video/p_HMAlePxNE/видео.html
You can start with Mina's "battle" with Davie504 ruclips.net/video/q_zrgBobQV4/видео.html
As Yoda says, “there is another”. RoiLoiRo is a band of brother, sister, & drummer (just like Elephant gym I just realized!”) Ototo(sp?) is the guirist, Nene is the bass player. Here they are with guest singer & drummer doing a tv show with the host on keys, doing the wildly popular (& controversial) song Usewa (Shutup). Nene is only barely a prodigy (plays at adult level, not world class), but people ask how they get so good? She just started first grade. Brother is 8, singer 10, drummer 12… record this reaction!
ruclips.net/video/HraQLcH01D0/видео.html
Nene has already had coaching from FChopperKoga, MartyFriedman, and more, and here they play a session as MiniMiniBand with TomoZo and Yuri from Gacharic Spin (TomoZo is the only one who’s anywhere close to 5teet tall). Notice how at times Nene leads the session, at the end directing “ok, only it’ll only take one more try” or some such
ruclips.net/video/umA99nJJ9bg/видео.html
Not to neglect the drummer, here he is, barely 7, covering GS Mindset, only about 2days after it was released ruclips.net/video/4ta4VjNxr5o/видео.html
And thanks for prompting me to look them up, seems they did another cover with the Usewa (cover) singer, I’ll be checking that next.
I guess I didn’t mention, but they have originals on their channel. Some good, some so-so, Kidd’s voices, but hey, I don’t have any!
Hazuki is like the quiet beatle, she dont say or do much emotions, but let her rip and she goes.. great stuff girls...
Nice reaction and yes these young player from Japan (and elsewhere) are truly amazing, pretty sure Li-sa was 16 here. BIlly Sheehan has been helping out a number of talented young Japan artists like Li-sa and the drumming prodigy Yoyoka. He helped with a cover of "Take Cover" (M. Big) with Yoyoka when she was 10 along with singer Paulie Z and Brandon Paul on guitar - ruclips.net/video/7ozwshauRJs/видео.html
Satriani would be proud! Lisa is great! I think her mommy swallowed a little guitar while she was pregnant with her and she started playing it lol. ALSO you might want to check out Nemo's Saki's solo work called "Brightness" ruclips.net/video/mphmD1eyad0/видео.html
Hello, Did you happen to see Yoyoka and Billy Sheehan Collab on Mr Biggs Take Cover
No I did not, sounds cool!
Loved it. One of my favorite Yoyoka covers.
Looking up to you
Your video freezes at 0:53 until 2:05
i fixed it, thanks
Those are creative choices
Marty Friedman released a song with a similar vibe last year (darker and less proggy though) wish a Japanese singer (+α/あるふぁきゅん / or +a/alfakyun, love that name 😁): ruclips.net/video/pq3MqusXS-I/видео.html - also worth a listen.
Joe Satriani -Satch boogie,covered by Yoyoka e Li-Sa X: FE-NO-ME-NA-LE!!!