There is one thing about the lead singer Asami that goes a long way towards explaining her stage presence. She is a classically trained ballet dancer and she brings that flowing elegance and visual theatricality to her stage performance. I think it is particularly evident in this performance where she fills the stage like some ethereal fairy Goddess. Bear in mind that the swan song has classical allusions from Greek mythology expressed in classical music by such composers as Schubert or Telemann and in works of literature by authors and poets such as Tennyson and Shakespear. Then of course there is Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet into which modern adaptations of Camille Saint-Saens solo dance "The Dying Swan" (originally written for Anna Pavlova) have been inserted. This theme, therefore, ticks all the boxes in Miyako's classical training and Asami's ballet background. There is deep thought that goes into the composition of Lovebites' music and its influences.
@@akaalexanderking Make sure you turn the subtitles on for the lyrics. They're well worth following, although you can understand most of them in this song anyway.
Thanks Paul. I usually focus on the music the first time around and then go back to the lyrics, but it's true that they can really add to the overall experience 👍🏻
@@akaalexanderking Edge of the World does have especially inspiring lyrics, so I like people to see them as much as possible. Subscribed as I really enjoy your enthusiasm for Lovebites, and your knowledge and analysis of songs. :-)
Yes, Miyako and Lovebites is beautiful😍 Anyway about miyako, she can slap bass too. And she can playing guitar and keyboards at the same time. You can check on Lovebites song called "Burden of time" Great reaction and great analysis again!! Thank you
LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics: If this was the last day you could live on this earth World 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 though despair Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to not 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
LOVEBITES is larger than life!! Hands down one of the most prominent metal bands in the metal scene. And I think you're now ready to react to their anthem, "We The United" from the same concert. Thanks for the reaction. Cheers!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Absolutely phenomenal that you have made this reaction/analysis GG! I loved that you could comment on the classical basis for the Swan Song (best reaction so far). I listen a lot to piano concertos and other classical music since I was a teenager. Growing up in the 80s I became a huge metal fan (Judas Priest, Manowar, for example). Lovebites really resurrects this classical metal style and encapsulates it an improved current style. All of these women are extremely great musicians and somehow able to play so tightly together live. Thanks again for having the courage to follow Lovebites, BAND-MAID and others that you will discover. 🤘😀💕
It’s worth another listen critically to the beginning of Miyako’s solo. She literally lifts a short piece of Revolutionary Etude’s melody. Right before her own signature ascending tapping, which to me is the best thing in her guitar repertoire (along with fast & even palm muted 16th chu. And sweeeeet tone for those tap n slides!(). But they go by fast, easy to miss
The highlight for me was as soon as they started harmonizing. In just a couple of seconds they encapsulated the essence of the feelings and melodies of the song. Phenomenal
Good thing you did both in one video, some of the reaction channels do, while others dont. Surprisingly I havent seen a channel react to Lovebites' three part saga (The Apocalypse - Above the Black Sea - Under the Red Sky) in one video. The last two songs are on Daughters of the Dawn, which are on yt for sure. But The Apocalypse is only on Battle in the East and the Awake Again live. So maybe I answered my own question. 😅
Whenever you feel under the weather, listen to this song (or any song by these gorgeous ladies) and you will have the world in the palm of your hand immediately. This band is important in many, many ways.
one of my favorite parts of haruna's drumming is that she is queen of the ride. how she does some of these crazy ride hits while punishing the rest of her kit amazes me.
@@hiawatha.g In that respect, she's like Kai Hahto of Nightwish. His predecessor Jukka Nevalainen was very theatrical, stretching to hit drums that appear to be deliberately placed almost out of reach, and throwing shapes in the process. Great to watch, but intensive in terms of effort.
Great reaction as usual. You are truly a music lover! I believe I have read in another reaction video, that Asami has a background in ballet, so that would explain her fluttering around the stage when she sings. Also, it is Miyako not Mitako ;-) .
Excellent reaction. 👍🙂 I know nothing else to say. Whoever wants to know more about Lovebites, can search through the internet. "And the rest is history." They are already legends. 🤷♂ As I always say, "Quality will always make its way." Thank you so much for appreciating Lovebites! Stay positive, stay tuned! 😊
@@akaalexanderking If there's any justice in this world, Miyako will one day be mentioned amongst the great guitar legends of ANY era, in ANY genre. And she demonstrates here what a fantastic composer she is. Bands should be knocking on her door to ask her to work with them. But being selfish, I hope she devotes most of her time to Lovebites. Like Floor Jansen and Nightwish, she was destined to be in Lovebites. 🤘🔥
She does have both opportunity and desire to compose for others, incl/esp other genres. Here's part 1 of a a lengthy interview, subtitled, which is mostly about gear, but also her career etc ruclips.net/video/_XgOvuh0kzk/видео.html
If you want more Japanese Rock and Metal, here are a few suggestions: Ningen Isu - Heartless Scat Unlucky Morpheus - Tower of Blood (live) or Knight of the Sword (mv or live) Doll$Boxx - Shout Down or Dragonet (live) Gacharic Spin - Drum Solo or Gold Dash Undead Corporation - Blow or The Revolution Ningen Isu have been around since 1987 and are still going strong! The guitarist for Undead Corporation is also a guitarist for Unlucky Morpheus. Also the drummer for Unlucky Morpheus is a past member of Undead Corporation (and Galneryus). He is featured in the videos for Blow and The Revolution. Gacharic Spin are compromised of the musicians from Doll$Boxx. The drum solo video is from their concert where Fuki comes out and does guest vocals on a song. The song Gold Dash features their current lineup. This is a short list. Hope you get around to these other awesome artists 🤘😊🤘
Edge of the world is a great song. You should like the composition, it one of those songs that takes you on a journey. Another track we are united live version is great for interaction of the girls and crowd.
Great reaction! That Mötley Crue-part sounds to me Spotlight Kid by Rainbow and the great Blackmore. Next suggestion is Edge of the World, it's a monument of music. OR Under the Red Sky, a song of guitar solos 👍🤟
Miyako . . . I don't know what else to say that I haven't already said about this incredible musician. I agree on wishing that the bass guitar was higher in the mix because I know Miho can damn sure play. It simply never gets old listening to these five ultra-talented musicians.
The chorus melody sounds like a melody in Dvořák's New World symphony, 4th movement. And someone else pointed out how Miyako's guitar solo echoes the Chopin Etude.
Wow...Great reaction to this "Masterpiece" One of my Favoritesongs by this Amazing Ladies! Thank you👍 I really really enjoy It!!! Perhaps it's Time for some 'Thrashmetal"?!? ^Break the Walls^ live2020 👍🤘😎🤘 Now subbed
I'm so glad you featured this song, because it's one of my favorite songs from the band, and I think it's the most classical music-leaning of the Lovebites. Miyako's solo is very good, but Midori's solo is also great, and the overall structure of the song is brilliant. The rhythm section in this song is very orchestral, which makes the vocals and guitar solo come alive. Bravo!
Thanks for your reaction nice again. I just want to suggest If you are curious to see another face of those amazing ladies please check the song Epilogue from their previous concert Daughters of the down from 2019.
first 4 bars of Miyako solo is using the same melody with Chopin's Etude. thats why she picked this song as an intro. and I believe the meaning of the lyric relates with Revolutionary too
this performance has propelled Lovebites to a level above all the other metal acts i have seen since 1970 . Ridiculous skill and feel. This is the watermark boys , top this. All the growling and testosterone on earth aint gonna do it. Miyako is a genius.
The lyrics are beautiful The melody is beautiful The feel of the two guitars and the bass playing harmoniously like a Cello on the chorus is wonderful The harmony between piano and guitar is beautiful They are beautiful Haruna is beautiful Miho is beautiful Asami ... Miyako .. Midori Maidens Queens of Heavy Metal 👑 LOVEBITES IS BEAUTIFUL 💕 This song brings tears to the eyes of Emotion and joy. #LOVEBITES #LovebitesBand #SwanSong #ALCATEIALOVEBITESBRASIL instagram #LOVEBITESBRASIL
@@akaalexanderking The lyrics are beautiful The melody is beautiful The feel of the two guitars and the bass playing harmoniously like a Cello on the chorus is wonderful The harmony between piano and guitar is beautiful They are beautiful Haruna is beautiful Miho is beautiful Asami ... Miyako .. Midori Maidens Queens of Heavy Metal 👑 LOVEBITES IS BEAUTIFUL 💕 This song brings tears to the eyes of Emotion and joy. #LOVEBITES #LovebitesBand #SwanSong #ALCATEIALOVEBITESBRASIL instagram #LOVEBITESBRASIL
Hey, GG! I live just an hour driving or one and half hour on train from that Zepp diver city but I was "not" there! Call me stupid! Call me trash, punish me. I have a good reason to smash my head into the wall, the wall of Zepp....by the way, I noticed that you haven't reacted to "Epilogue" yet. I mean you don't have to but I just want to make it sure you have listened to it. And I call Haruna the pocket dynamo which every musician wants to carry one in his pocket. It's amazing that she keeps performing the same at the end of the stage, all through beginning to end!
Thank you for your reaction. I have enjoyed the classical influence in rock music for years. You have already picked up on the Beethoven, in the opening chords of Winds Of Transylvania. 😀
Too much Love(bites) will kill you. Japan women rockers give a new level of quality to "old" western rock music (were comercially it's almost dead), that's why they hook me in the last year. That "old" speed and trash from Lovebites, that "old" hard rock from Band-Maid, the epic symphonic with speed and death metal from Unlucky Morpheus and so on. They all mix and shake the genres with mastery, like a reborn golden era of rock similar (you ear this in Lovebites with your comparations with Iron Maiden, Metallica and Motley Crue) but also different, perfected in some sense if not original. You can't be wrong with the bands I mentioned but, in the vein of tribute to the "old" rock, maybe you can react to the tribute song to Angra's singer (the late André Matos) made by Unlucky Morpheus called "Carry On Singing To the Sky", it's less technical than their other songs but for me has a lot of heart and give hope for die hard rockers. For me Lovebites, Band-Maid and unlucky Morpheus became a trinity of awesomeness and the three have been releasing non stop in the last couple of years. ruclips.net/video/UlpAWv1PQ8w/видео.html
@@akaalexanderking Yes, and Fuki sings in English whole song, i think it's the first full English Unlucky Morpheus song. Also Angra is one of Midori's favorite bands! Kiko Loureiro is a beast, such a good pickup for Megadeth, the song Conquer or Die, WOW! The album with Chris Adler (one of my biggest influences) on drums, is an excellent album, think the name is Dystopia.
Yes "Carry On Singing To The Sky" is a very heartfelt song, I couldn't hold back my tears the first time listening to that song cause Angra (and especially Andre Matos) is one of my all-time favorite metal bands.
So, Chopin piece is not on their album (I have the album). But, they bookended the Chopin "Revolutionary Etude" Op 10. No. 12 with the ending outro with Miyako's composed piece. As you may know, I think they did it on purpose here on the live set. The Etude came out at the time of the failed uprising in Warsaw Poland in 1831 under the Russian occupation. And Chopin would never set foot back on his beloved motherland. Plus, "Swan Song" is an ode to fallen warriors as lyrics talk about (Asami wrote it) gallant warriors, brave soldiers, beautiful swan, death, floating lotus, saintly and glorious and legend of swan. The outro represents death of swan per Asami in an interview. It is a beautiful metal song, not a happy song mind you. But, it definitely captures the intention. And very fitting for a metal song. By the way, if you notice there is a trend here. Every single Japanese rock/metal bands have at least one genius among them: Miyako in Lovebites, Kanami in Band-Maid, Shiren (he composes all the songs) in Unlucky Morpheus, Yoshiki of X-Japan and it goes on.
Reaction videos by musicians are more fulfilling. I like the true appreciation and breakdown of the music. I am running out out of words to describe this band. They are that good. Have you done Raise some Hell or Scream for me? Dig your channel.
A favorite metal song of mine. Love this song this band. Band Maid, Nemophila, Lovebites are just phenomenal. I will take Midori and Miyako as my guitarists. Kanami, Saki and Hazuki also. And Merel Bechtold.
thrash - Break the Wall, Hammer of Wrath, Thunder Vengeance, M.D.O ballads - Edge of the World, Empty Daydream, Epilogue others - Raise Some Hell, Addicted, Shadowmaker, The Crusade (tribute song to Iron Maiden), Dont bite the Dust all LIVE! They also have a cover from the band Helloween - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween is the drummer Haruna favorite band)
LOVEBITES - Testo della canzone Swan Song: Se questo fosse l'ultimo giorno in cui potresti vivere su questa terra Mondo in cui continui ad accusare qualcuno per oggi È meglio fallire che non fare nulla Non è la lunghezza, ma la profondità della vita che conta Oh coraggioso soldato Oh valoroso guerriero Valore a coloro che sono morti in battaglia al Valhalla Credi a quello che c'è nella tua anima Perché la morte verrà per tutti Riposerai pacificamente nel cielo di Dio Loto galleggiante Sei così grazioso Santo e glorioso Fino alla fine dei tempi Loto galleggiante Sei così bello Cantami la tua dolce canzone La leggenda del cigno Se non hai mai sperato, non sei mai stato anche se disperato L'ignoranza è beatitudine, è più facile non preoccuparsene Potresti pensare che non abbia senso sacrificare una vita A volte la vita di uno può salvarne tanti di più Oh coraggioso soldato Oh valoroso guerriero Valore a coloro che sono morti in battaglia al Valhalla Credi a quello che c'è nella tua anima Perché la morte verrà per tutti Riposerai pacificamente nel cielo di Dio Loto galleggiante Sei così grazioso Santo e glorioso Fino alla fine dei tempi Loto galleggiante Sei così bello Cantami la tua dolce canzone La leggenda del cigno
Your facial expressions say it all. It's such a shame that Lovebites isn't known better in the world. If they would have been already there in the 1980's, their name would be mentioned in a row with the likes of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon and the likes...
According to Miyako, she doesn't like the feel of that Roland piano due to having plastic keys, but it came in white so she uses it for the concerts. Hopefully she will be able to get wooden keys so she fully enjoys her instrument.
The verses are actually a ballad that is transformed by Haruna and Miho into Metal. Were those two to play at the tempo of the melody it would be obvious. Midori's lead 'under' the ending choral section is something she does on numerous songs. I will admit to a hint of frustration that the camera is taken from her when doing so. Midori is also a highly trained pianist of many years who began playing guitar at age 20 (as well as a medical education and qualified pharmacist).
@@akaalexanderking Yes, a quality that Miyako justifiably gets credit for much more often, but all of them are at least multi-instrumentalists and compose music and lyrics.
Swan Song has Miyako written all over it and you can obviously tell, like you said this could easily been a classical piano piece. She plays piano since age 3, classically trained, picked up the guitar at 18. Midori picked up guitar at 19/20 years old. Haruna is always so solid on the drums, always smiling like its nothing! And Miho on the bass often overlooked, but there's one thing she shines the most, her headbanging! Best headbanger in the band by far. And Asami's vocals fantastic, especially the chorus, so powerful! Also dont forget Asami is the main lyricist, and they have beautiful lyrics. One thing i'd like to add is, most Lovebites songs are composed mainly by Miyako (dark hair guitarist/piano) but the last song "Glory to the World" is actually a Midori composition (Blonde guitarist). Looking forward to the next one! Stay safe.
One thing that i find interesting though: Their lyrics always have some positive vibes on an emotional basis, but what i do miss sometimes is something like storytelling, like a story told from the beginning to the end without repetitions. Iron Maiden are the undisputed masters with this. Maybe its the language barrier, but otherwise they are utterly fantastic...
Absolutely, Iron Maiden are unmatched when it comes to that, at least in metal. If we extend the conversion to other genres as well the room starts to get crowded :)
@@oreinigpb Songs like Empty Daydream, Liar, The Unbroken etc are heartbreaking. They speak of broken relationships and controlling behaviour by abusive partners.
@@ChrisPage68 All true, but it is always about emotions, relationships and feelings etc. The lyrical lines often seem to be somewhat disconnected. Perhaps it is my personal thing, but i think that is the single aspect where they have the most room for improvement. Musicalwise they are very close to perfection, especially when they mix classical themes and motives with metal....
I could not avoid subscribing your channel. Etude and Swan Song compose one suite in my opinion. Etude was written for raise of Polish rebels against Russian rule and defeat. It is said Shopin wrote this in anger and desperation. Then Swan Song, It is a song about the death of hero, sacrifice and honor, and glory. Hence those two pieces make a suite. Talking about Asami's body action, she used to be a ballerina. Your explanations and comments are so nice.
One more thing. It's about the attitude of Lovebites toward music. This symbolizes something. Haruna and Miho and Saki of Mary's Blood were playing together formerly as Destrose but broke up. I think I know why. Saki is as good as Midori or Miyako but difference is Saki shows off her skill than play good music but Midori and Miyako give priority to melody which is the quality of music. Likewise every other members of Lovebites watch the coordination and ensemble of the sound and try to support other members. Top notch musician cooperate to make good music, the answer is Lovebites. That the secret. You have to careful when you show off your skill. Never forget your skill is for making good sound.
SWAN SONG 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 though despair Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to not 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 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
concerning miyako san. she recently did some vlogs, but in japanese. a very nice person has subbed these interviews now. here is one link, should be interesting for lovebite fans (did you know she is a guitar nerd?) ruclips.net/video/_XgOvuh0kzk/видео.html
There is one thing about the lead singer Asami that goes a long way towards explaining her stage presence. She is a classically trained ballet dancer and she brings that flowing elegance and visual theatricality to her stage performance. I think it is particularly evident in this performance where she fills the stage like some ethereal fairy Goddess. Bear in mind that the swan song has classical allusions from Greek mythology expressed in classical music by such composers as Schubert or Telemann and in works of literature by authors and poets such as Tennyson and Shakespear. Then of course there is Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet into which modern adaptations of Camille Saint-Saens solo dance "The Dying Swan" (originally written for Anna Pavlova) have been inserted. This theme, therefore, ticks all the boxes in Miyako's classical training and Asami's ballet background. There is deep thought that goes into the composition of Lovebites' music and its influences.
Fantastic insights, thank you so much Michaela!
@@akaalexanderking Make sure you turn the subtitles on for the lyrics. They're well worth following, although you can understand most of them in this song anyway.
Thanks Paul. I usually focus on the music the first time around and then go back to the lyrics, but it's true that they can really add to the overall experience 👍🏻
@@akaalexanderking Edge of the World does have especially inspiring lyrics, so I like people to see them as much as possible. Subscribed as I really enjoy your enthusiasm for Lovebites, and your knowledge and analysis of songs. :-)
Thanks for the support Paul, much appreciated!
They are all amazing but Miyako is out of this world...Such beauty and multi talent is one in a billion. Love that girl so much
She's truly outstanding. What an artist
Definitely a very emotional song. It’s such a beautiful composition. LOVEBITES can do no wrong.
Couldn't have said it better myself Debra. Fantastic song
Miyako magic, she's a genius!
Absolutely, what a fantastic artist
Yes, Miyako and Lovebites is beautiful😍
Anyway about miyako, she can slap bass too.
And she can playing guitar and keyboards at the same time.
You can check on Lovebites song called "Burden of time"
Great reaction and great analysis again!! Thank you
Thank you for watching! :)
Amazing Lovebites , other level of musicians , greetings from Chile ,
They really are fantastic, thanks Jaime :)
My favourite band. MOOOOOOOORREEEEEEE ! ( please )
That's gonna happen Carlos, no doubts about it 😁
LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics:
If this was the last day you could live on this earth
World 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 though despair
Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to not 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
Thanks!
Another one from that perfect show. This 'five of a kind' bluray is one for the ages. 🤘🐺🖤
Looks like it might just be, great mix as well 🤘🏻
Yesss! You remembered me right now to order this beautiful masterpiece!
LOVEBITES is larger than life!! Hands down one of the most prominent metal bands in the metal scene. And I think you're now ready to react to their anthem, "We The United" from the same concert. Thanks for the reaction. Cheers!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks for the support man 🤘🏻
Absolutely phenomenal that you have made this reaction/analysis GG! I loved that you could comment on the classical basis for the Swan Song (best reaction so far). I listen a lot to piano concertos and other classical music since I was a teenager. Growing up in the 80s I became a huge metal fan (Judas Priest, Manowar, for example). Lovebites really resurrects this classical metal style and encapsulates it an improved current style. All of these women are extremely great musicians and somehow able to play so tightly together live. Thanks again for having the courage to follow Lovebites, BAND-MAID and others that you will discover. 🤘😀💕
Thank you for your support and for joining me in the journey! 🤘🏻
It’s worth another listen critically to the beginning of Miyako’s solo. She literally lifts a short piece of Revolutionary Etude’s melody. Right before her own signature ascending tapping, which to me is the best thing in her guitar repertoire (along with fast & even palm muted 16th chu. And sweeeeet tone for those tap n slides!(). But they go by fast, easy to miss
The highlight for me was as soon as they started harmonizing. In just a couple of seconds they encapsulated the essence of the feelings and melodies of the song. Phenomenal
Great reaction. Sometimes that aren't words to express the feelings that a song conveys, it just grabs you and holds you.
Exactly Glen, the language of music is richer than just words :)
Good thing you did both in one video, some of the reaction channels do, while others dont. Surprisingly I havent seen a channel react to Lovebites' three part saga (The Apocalypse - Above the Black Sea - Under the Red Sky) in one video. The last two songs are on Daughters of the Dawn, which are on yt for sure. But The Apocalypse is only on Battle in the East and the Awake Again live. So maybe I answered my own question. 😅
Ahahahah I've noticed it can be a bit tricky to get all the material lined up for some Japanese bands
Whenever you feel under the weather, listen to this song (or any song by these gorgeous ladies) and you will have the world in the palm of your hand immediately. This band is important in many, many ways.
So nice to hear they have a special role in the life of many people, the pure Power of music!
one of my favorite parts of haruna's drumming is that she is queen of the ride. how she does some of these crazy ride hits while punishing the rest of her kit amazes me.
Such a precise and tasteful drummer 🤘🏻
I think part of Haruna's secret is her extremely compact and economical movements. No wasted energy, no flailing around.
@@hiawatha.g In that respect, she's like Kai Hahto of Nightwish. His predecessor Jukka Nevalainen was very theatrical, stretching to hit drums that appear to be deliberately placed almost out of reach, and throwing shapes in the process. Great to watch, but intensive in terms of effort.
@@ChrisPage68 good point!
Exactly what I was thinking. So precise, makes every swing of the arm count
Great reaction as usual. You are truly a music lover!
I believe I have read in another reaction video, that Asami has a background in ballet, so that would explain her fluttering around the stage when she sings. Also, it is Miyako not Mitako ;-) .
Thanks Martin! That would really make sense, she's very elegant in her movements
@@akaalexanderking I felt the same when I read this in another post. She is so graceful in her movements, I have to assume it is true.
Man the emotion is real, my eyes cant handle that...
It really is. Music and art in their purest form
Excellent reaction. 👍🙂 I know nothing else to say.
Whoever wants to know more about Lovebites, can search through the internet. "And the rest is history." They are already legends. 🤷♂ As I always say, "Quality will always make its way."
Thank you so much for appreciating Lovebites! Stay positive, stay tuned! 😊
The women takes over the rock/metal scene.
If this is the level, fine by me 😁
@@akaalexanderking If there's any justice in this world, Miyako will one day be mentioned amongst the great guitar legends of ANY era, in ANY genre. And she demonstrates here what a fantastic composer she is. Bands should be knocking on her door to ask her to work with them. But being selfish, I hope she devotes most of her time to Lovebites. Like Floor Jansen and Nightwish, she was destined to be in Lovebites. 🤘🔥
She really is a shining talent, what an artist
She does have both opportunity and desire to compose for others, incl/esp other genres. Here's part 1 of a a lengthy interview, subtitled, which is mostly about gear, but also her career etc ruclips.net/video/_XgOvuh0kzk/видео.html
That's a very good watch, thanks Tim. Nice to see their personalities as well off stage
If you want more Japanese Rock and Metal, here are a few suggestions:
Ningen Isu - Heartless Scat
Unlucky Morpheus - Tower of Blood (live) or Knight of the Sword (mv or live)
Doll$Boxx - Shout Down or Dragonet (live)
Gacharic Spin - Drum Solo or Gold Dash
Undead Corporation - Blow or The Revolution
Ningen Isu have been around since 1987 and are still going strong!
The guitarist for Undead Corporation is also a guitarist for Unlucky Morpheus. Also the drummer for Unlucky Morpheus is a past member of Undead Corporation (and Galneryus). He is featured in the videos for Blow and The Revolution.
Gacharic Spin are compromised of the musicians from Doll$Boxx. The drum solo video is from their concert where Fuki comes out and does guest vocals on a song. The song Gold Dash features their current lineup.
This is a short list. Hope you get around to these other awesome artists 🤘😊🤘
Thanks a million, I'll come back to this many times :)
There is a lot of history behind the Band. Been following them since around 2016
Already the origin of the name is interesting, so I can imagine!
A true work of art.
A feast for the ears
Agreed, phenomenal song
Thank You！
Thank you for watching :)
Lovebites are something unique and truly special.
They really are, what a band
Edge of the world is a great song. You should like the composition, it one of those songs that takes you on a journey. Another track we are united live version is great for interaction of the girls and crowd.
Thanks Kai, noted!
Edge of the World is a must when reacting to Lovebites. It may be the single song that best shows off the full range of what they can do.
Seems to be the biggest request, stay tuned ;)
Great reaction! That Mötley Crue-part sounds to me Spotlight Kid by Rainbow and the great Blackmore. Next suggestion is Edge of the World, it's a monument of music. OR Under the Red Sky, a song of guitar solos 👍🤟
Rainbow, what a band! Thanks for the suggestions :)
this song was tearing me up broo...:(. so nice and lovely song... \m/
Miyako . . . I don't know what else to say that I haven't already said about this incredible musician. I agree on wishing that the bass guitar was higher in the mix because I know Miho can damn sure play. It simply never gets old listening to these five ultra-talented musicians.
Absolutely, what a talented group of musicians
They are absolutely amazing
Just amazing❣️They are super-duper🔥👏
Fantastic band 🤘🏻
The chorus melody sounds like a melody in Dvořák's New World symphony, 4th movement. And someone else pointed out how Miyako's guitar solo echoes the Chopin Etude.
Yes, absolutely. And her outro is based on Rachmaninoff.
It really does. So much talent
So nice to see so many of their fans being passionate about classical music as well
@@akaalexanderking Classical music is just an early form of Metal. Or something like that.
Wow...Great reaction to this "Masterpiece" One of my Favoritesongs by this Amazing Ladies! Thank you👍 I really really enjoy It!!! Perhaps it's Time for some 'Thrashmetal"?!? ^Break the Walls^ live2020 👍🤘😎🤘 Now subbed
Thanks for the support and the suggestion Mathias!
Absolutely Fantastic
Accurate way to sum it up 🤘🏻
React to Lovebites - We The United, Under The Red Sky, The Unbroken
Thanks for the suggestions :)
Great reaction as always.
This song is a masterpiece.
Thanks Nikos! It absolutely is 🤘🏻
Thank you ,Re upload!!!
Great reaction👍👍👍
Thank you for watching!
I'm so glad you featured this song, because it's one of my favorite songs from the band, and I think it's the most classical music-leaning of the Lovebites.
Miyako's solo is very good, but Midori's solo is also great, and the overall structure of the song is brilliant.
The rhythm section in this song is very orchestral, which makes the vocals and guitar solo come alive.
Bravo!
Couldn't have said it better myself. I wonder if this has been arranged as a piano piece!
@@akaalexanderking You can hear piano throughout if you listen carefully. It's back in the mix.
I've noticed that in the studio version. Needless to say it's already in my playlists. 😁
Thanks for your reaction nice again. I just want to suggest If you are curious to see another face of those amazing ladies please check the song Epilogue from their previous concert Daughters of the down from 2019.
Thanks a lot Vasil, writing in down 👍🏻
MIYAKO TERRYFING TALENT....react EPILOGUE...play piano and play emotional guitar solo...and WE BE UNITED....twins guitars solo crazy
It's on the list ;)
first 4 bars of Miyako solo is using the same melody with Chopin's Etude. thats why she picked this song as an intro. and I believe the meaning of the lyric relates with Revolutionary too
Great reaction!
Chopin is not the only motif employed. Miyako says the chorus melody of this song is based on Dvorak: Symphony No.9 , "From the New World".
Such a fantastic piece of music. Thanks for sharing that Marauri :)
this performance has propelled Lovebites to a level above all the other metal acts i have seen since 1970 . Ridiculous skill and feel. This is the watermark boys , top this. All the growling and testosterone on earth aint gonna do it. Miyako is a genius.
She is, no doubts about that. What a band!
Tanks for reacted to my recomended.
Thank you for recommending this!
The lyrics are beautiful
The melody is beautiful
The feel of the two guitars and the bass playing harmoniously like a Cello on the chorus is wonderful
The harmony between piano and guitar is beautiful
They are beautiful
Haruna is beautiful
Miho is beautiful
Asami ... Miyako .. Midori
Maidens Queens of Heavy Metal 👑
LOVEBITES IS BEAUTIFUL 💕
This song brings tears to the eyes of Emotion and joy.
#LOVEBITES
#LovebitesBand
#SwanSong
#ALCATEIALOVEBITESBRASIL instagram #LOVEBITESBRASIL
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@@akaalexanderking
The lyrics are beautiful
The melody is beautiful
The feel of the two guitars and the bass playing harmoniously like a Cello on the chorus is wonderful
The harmony between piano and guitar is beautiful
They are beautiful
Haruna is beautiful
Miho is beautiful
Asami ... Miyako .. Midori
Maidens Queens of Heavy Metal 👑
LOVEBITES IS BEAUTIFUL 💕
This song brings tears to the eyes of Emotion and joy.
#LOVEBITES
#LovebitesBand
#SwanSong
#ALCATEIALOVEBITESBRASIL instagram #LOVEBITESBRASIL
Hey, GG! I live just an hour driving or one and half hour on train from that Zepp diver city but I was "not" there! Call me stupid! Call me trash, punish me. I have a good reason to smash my head into the wall, the wall of Zepp....by the way, I noticed that you haven't reacted to "Epilogue" yet. I mean you don't have to but I just want to make it sure you have listened to it. And I call Haruna the pocket dynamo which every musician wants to carry one in his pocket. It's amazing that she keeps performing the same at the end of the stage, all through beginning to end!
Thank you for your reaction. I have enjoyed the classical influence in rock music for years. You have already picked up on the Beethoven, in the opening chords of Winds Of Transylvania. 😀
Thank you for watching :) absolutely, Beethoven is my favorite composer 😁
Too much Love(bites) will kill you. Japan women rockers give a new level of quality to "old" western rock music (were comercially it's almost dead), that's why they hook me in the last year. That "old" speed and trash from Lovebites, that "old" hard rock from Band-Maid, the epic symphonic with speed and death metal from Unlucky Morpheus and so on. They all mix and shake the genres with mastery, like a reborn golden era of rock similar (you ear this in Lovebites with your comparations with Iron Maiden, Metallica and Motley Crue) but also different, perfected in some sense if not original. You can't be wrong with the bands I mentioned but, in the vein of tribute to the "old" rock, maybe you can react to the tribute song to Angra's singer (the late André Matos) made by Unlucky Morpheus called "Carry On Singing To the Sky", it's less technical than their other songs but for me has a lot of heart and give hope for die hard rockers. For me Lovebites, Band-Maid and unlucky Morpheus became a trinity of awesomeness and the three have been releasing non stop in the last couple of years. ruclips.net/video/UlpAWv1PQ8w/видео.html
Thanks as always for your comment Hernán. Love me some Angra, very curious to listen to that tribute 🤘🏻
@@akaalexanderking Yes, and Fuki sings in English whole song, i think it's the first full English Unlucky Morpheus song.
Also Angra is one of Midori's favorite bands! Kiko Loureiro is a beast, such a good pickup for Megadeth, the song Conquer or Die, WOW! The album with Chris Adler (one of my biggest influences) on drums, is an excellent album, think the name is Dystopia.
Hell yeah, Dystopia was a killer record!
Yes "Carry On Singing To The Sky" is a very heartfelt song, I couldn't hold back my tears the first time listening to that song cause Angra (and especially Andre Matos) is one of my all-time favorite metal bands.
I'm willing to risk the consequences of being in love with Lovebites. It is better to die for a noble cause than to live without purpose.
C Minor from the etude and then throughout Swan Song. It's a brilliant composition, they are world-class, female or male.
Perfectly said 🤘🏻
Have you done Epilogue from the Daughters of the Dawn concert? It's a classic. 💕🎸👍
Not yet, but it's on the list ;)
Miho Miho Miho!
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
So, Chopin piece is not on their album (I have the album). But, they bookended the Chopin "Revolutionary Etude" Op 10. No. 12 with the ending outro with Miyako's composed piece. As you may know, I think they did it on purpose here on the live set. The Etude came out at the time of the failed uprising in Warsaw Poland in 1831 under the Russian occupation. And Chopin would never set foot back on his beloved motherland. Plus, "Swan Song" is an ode to fallen warriors as lyrics talk about (Asami wrote it) gallant warriors, brave soldiers, beautiful swan, death, floating lotus, saintly and glorious and legend of swan. The outro represents death of swan per Asami in an interview. It is a beautiful metal song, not a happy song mind you. But, it definitely captures the intention. And very fitting for a metal song. By the way, if you notice there is a trend here. Every single Japanese rock/metal bands have at least one genius among them: Miyako in Lovebites, Kanami in Band-Maid, Shiren (he composes all the songs) in Unlucky Morpheus, Yoshiki of X-Japan and it goes on.
A bit like the coda of the Swan Lake. Gorgeous. Thanks for the insights!
Reaction videos by musicians are more fulfilling. I like the true appreciation and breakdown of the music. I am running out out of words to describe this band. They are that good. Have you done Raise some Hell or Scream for me? Dig your channel.
Not yet, but can't wait to discover more Steve. Thanks for the support!
Não tem combate com essas mulheres maravilhosas....não tem combate!!!!!
🤘🏻
Oh man.. Wait till you here/see Burden of Time. Miyako plays the guitar and the piano at the same exact time.
ruclips.net/video/4OBf_Gn8efs/видео.html
Jesus, that sounds mad alright ahahah. Can't wait
I Told you, what the song!! hu? , these ladies are from another galaxy
Fantastic, thanks for recommending this!
@@akaalexanderking Sure, anytime
A favorite metal song of mine. Love this song this band. Band Maid, Nemophila, Lovebites are just phenomenal. I will take Midori and Miyako as my guitarists. Kanami, Saki and Hazuki also. And Merel Bechtold.
This scene is really poppin'. And I'm not complaining 😍
A total experience. What should I react to next? :)
thrash - Break the Wall, Hammer of Wrath, Thunder Vengeance, M.D.O
ballads - Edge of the World, Empty Daydream, Epilogue
others - Raise Some Hell, Addicted, Shadowmaker, The Crusade (tribute song to Iron Maiden), Dont bite the Dust
all LIVE!
They also have a cover from the band Helloween - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween is the drummer Haruna favorite band)
Thanks!
《under the red sky》live please🙏🏻
Edge of the world is something you will really like - even more of a journey inside the song than this one....
;)
LOVEBITES - Testo della canzone Swan Song:
Se questo fosse l'ultimo giorno in cui potresti vivere su questa terra
Mondo in cui continui ad accusare qualcuno per oggi
È meglio fallire che non fare nulla
Non è la lunghezza, ma la profondità della vita che conta
Oh coraggioso soldato
Oh valoroso guerriero
Valore a coloro che sono morti in battaglia al Valhalla
Credi a quello che c'è nella tua anima
Perché la morte verrà per tutti
Riposerai pacificamente nel cielo di Dio
Loto galleggiante
Sei così grazioso
Santo e glorioso
Fino alla fine dei tempi
Loto galleggiante
Sei così bello
Cantami la tua dolce canzone
La leggenda del cigno
Se non hai mai sperato, non sei mai stato anche se disperato
L'ignoranza è beatitudine, è più facile non preoccuparsene
Potresti pensare che non abbia senso sacrificare una vita
A volte la vita di uno può salvarne tanti di più
Oh coraggioso soldato
Oh valoroso guerriero
Valore a coloro che sono morti in battaglia al Valhalla
Credi a quello che c'è nella tua anima
Perché la morte verrà per tutti
Riposerai pacificamente nel cielo di Dio
Loto galleggiante
Sei così grazioso
Santo e glorioso
Fino alla fine dei tempi
Loto galleggiante
Sei così bello
Cantami la tua dolce canzone
La leggenda del cigno
Grazie :)
Your facial expressions say it all. It's such a shame that Lovebites isn't known better in the world. If they would have been already there in the 1980's, their name would be mentioned in a row with the likes of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon and the likes...
Agreed, hopefully once the pandemic is over they'll be able to headline yours in the rest of the world and get bigger and bigger 🤘🏻
According to Miyako, she doesn't like the feel of that Roland piano due to having plastic keys, but it came in white so she uses it for the concerts. Hopefully she will be able to get wooden keys so she fully enjoys her instrument.
Lovebites, next song epilogue.
Edge of the world out today Samuel ;)
The verses are actually a ballad that is transformed by Haruna and Miho into Metal. Were those two to play at the tempo of the melody it would be obvious. Midori's lead 'under' the ending choral section is something she does on numerous songs. I will admit to a hint of frustration that the camera is taken from her when doing so. Midori is also a highly trained pianist of many years who began playing guitar at age 20 (as well as a medical education and qualified pharmacist).
Wow, she's a jack of all trades!
@@akaalexanderking Yes, a quality that Miyako justifiably gets credit for much more often, but all of them are at least multi-instrumentalists and compose music and lyrics.
And that always helps to keep the level of the music high on the long term
Yes! I also got Motley Crue vibes for that riff. Much easier to look at also.
They surely are ahahah 🤘🏻
Next song Eagle fly free cover 🤘👍
🤘🏻🤘🏻
ここのCMやばいです。
Swan Song has Miyako written all over it and you can obviously tell, like you said this could easily been a classical piano piece. She plays piano since age 3, classically trained, picked up the guitar at 18. Midori picked up guitar at 19/20 years old.
Haruna is always so solid on the drums, always smiling like its nothing! And Miho on the bass often overlooked, but there's one thing she shines the most, her headbanging! Best headbanger in the band by far.
And Asami's vocals fantastic, especially the chorus, so powerful! Also dont forget Asami is the main lyricist, and they have beautiful lyrics.
One thing i'd like to add is, most Lovebites songs are composed mainly by Miyako (dark hair guitarist/piano) but the last song "Glory to the World" is actually a Midori composition (Blonde guitarist).
Looking forward to the next one! Stay safe.
Thanks Jorge, insightful as always :)
One thing that i find interesting though: Their lyrics always have some positive vibes on an emotional basis, but what i do miss sometimes is something like storytelling, like a story told from the beginning to the end without repetitions. Iron Maiden are the undisputed masters with this. Maybe its the language barrier, but otherwise they are utterly fantastic...
Absolutely, Iron Maiden are unmatched when it comes to that, at least in metal. If we extend the conversion to other genres as well the room starts to get crowded :)
@@oreinigpb Songs like Empty Daydream, Liar, The Unbroken etc are heartbreaking. They speak of broken relationships and controlling behaviour by abusive partners.
@@ChrisPage68 All true, but it is always about emotions, relationships and feelings etc. The lyrical lines often seem to be somewhat disconnected. Perhaps it is my personal thing, but i think that is the single aspect where they have the most room for improvement. Musicalwise they are very close to perfection, especially when they mix classical themes and motives with metal....
GALNERYUS （Attitude to life ）please！
Stay tuned ;)
I could not avoid subscribing your channel. Etude and Swan Song compose one suite in my opinion. Etude was written for raise of Polish rebels against Russian rule and defeat. It is said Shopin wrote this in anger and desperation. Then Swan Song, It is a song about the death of hero, sacrifice and honor, and glory. Hence those two pieces make a suite. Talking about Asami's body action, she used to be a ballerina. Your explanations and comments are so nice.
Thanks a lot for the support, deeply appreciate it 🙏🏻
try Crossfaith - Monolith live / Leviathan live. they also a great band.
Thanks for the suggestion Aurelio!
@@akaalexanderking Keep up the good work bro! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks man, I'll try my best to! 🤘🏻
It's all one video.
One more thing. It's about the attitude of Lovebites toward music. This symbolizes something. Haruna and Miho and Saki of Mary's Blood were playing together formerly as Destrose but broke up. I think I know why. Saki is as good as Midori or Miyako but difference is Saki shows off her skill than play good music but Midori and Miyako give priority to melody which is the quality of music. Likewise every other members of Lovebites watch the coordination and ensemble of the sound and try to support other members. Top notch musician cooperate to make good music, the answer is Lovebites. That the secret. You have to careful when you show off your skill. Never forget your skill is for making good sound.
Couldn't agree more. There is a fantastic balance within the band that is not that easy to achieve, especially when this much talent is involved
@@akaalexanderking Indeed. Talented musicians are usually egoists.
@@gatograto good "teamplayer" guitarists are very rare. with M&M lovebites has two of them. machiya from wagakki band is also one.
@@CaffeineNightOwl Oh, Machiya! Yes, yes.
@@gatograto yes. ruclips.net/video/C_gp57AjpqM/видео.html
Every aspect of Love Bites is called talent, the drummer is so hot, I'm a drummer and my 💖I for her, but the rest of the ladies 💋❤️
I'd say it's skills more than talent ;)
And I say its talent that develop's the skill
SWAN SONG
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 though despair
Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to not 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
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
Thanks for the lyrics!
@@akaalexanderking Anytime : )
concerning miyako san. she recently did some vlogs, but in japanese. a very nice person has subbed these interviews now. here is one link, should be interesting for lovebite fans (did you know she is a guitar nerd?) ruclips.net/video/_XgOvuh0kzk/видео.html
That's one thing we have in common then, thanks! 😁
3guitars next tour live
They'll add a 3rd guitar you mean?
@@akaalexanderking no
Ma sei italiano ?
Si sente? 😂
@@akaalexanderking Lol, un pochino XD Ma cmq parli un'ottimo inglese !
Ahahahah grazie 😁