Proof positive that LOVEBITES relentlessly improve. As was partially explained in the comments for the Bloodstock version, LOVEBITES, though formed in 2016 did not perform live in full swing (and only a handful of times before that at home) until 2017…November. Bloodstock was less than 10 months later. Yet look at the improvement only months later in Japan. They are perfectionists, and NOBODY would have been more determined to improve upon Bloodstock than Miyako-san.
They did great this tune in Wacken 2018 as well, the same tour of Bloodstock. Bloodstock was not their fault but of the scheduling management of Bloodstock. You should try Wacken version and stay away from Bloodstock.
Brian, there's a story behind this song, that I'm sure the Wolfpack will comment on. In a nutshell, this song along with Under the Red Sky ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4S_eqGkn1hY.html (same concert) and the Apocalypse ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c-nNbcj2_IE.html speak to WW2 related events ... and their lyrics reflect that.
And the three songs are slowly but surely becoming my most played in the last 12 months. There is something about all three that is not the same as other LOVEBITES songs that I can’t put my finger on…and it’s not the lyrical content. They seem to carry a certain gravitas.
Top notch musicians and singer in this band that make them look master class when in action. The metal world is shaking now..(just my naughty thinking 😂). Thanks bro👍🤘
LOVEBITES - Above the Black Sea lyrics: SOLO: miyako Age of oddities, suffocating with all of these strings pulling me Fit into the mold of this twisted world This is how it's ought to be SOLO: midori Worshipped death and flight, sin to live the night Who are you supposed to be Higher and higher, higher than the Heavens Now's the time to pour your blood and heart into the sky Higher and higher, far above the Heavens Go beyond the silent clouds that promise nothing but the end SOLO: miyako Time to put an end to this nightmare Cause you have no choice in your hands Higher and higher, higher than the Heavens Now's the time to pour your blood and heart into the sky Higher and higher, far above the Heavens Go beyond the silent clouds that promise nothing but the end SOLO: midori In a moment I'll fade away As long as he will bring us a new day I will take this in as my fate Just let me leave something proving my life In a moment I'll fade away As long as he will bring you a new day I am thankful this was my fate Just let me leave reason to my life ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Battle Against Damnation EP 06/06/2018
You should also check out the Wacken version of this song at your own time : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y9w81lmw2no.html . This is my fav version on YT. When the band didn't have all the obstacles they faced at Bloodstock, this was how good they sounded in an open air festival.
General suggestions for LOVEBITES... * Holy War * Edge Of The World - A Frozen Serenade - Swan Song (with Chopin intro) * When Destinies Align * Set The World On Fire * Break The Wall - Shadowmaker - Raise Some Hell - Epilogue (another "E" song, next to "Edge Of The World" and "Empty Daydream") - Glory To The World - Rising - Winds Of Transylvania (VLADLOVE version) * Thunder Vengeance * Don't Bite The Dust - Dancing With The Devil - The Awakening / The Hammer Of Wrath - Nameless Warrior [OMV] - Liar - We The United Live album 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray from August 23rd, 2023, of March 11th live concert * The Hammer Of Wrath (live 2023) (first promotional video) - Nameless Warrior (live 2023) (second snippet) * * Judgement Day (live 2023) (third snippet) * Liar (live 2023) (forth snippet) Upcoming live album 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray from December 20th, 2023, of March 12th live concert New stuff (LOVEBITES 2.0, with new bassist Fami) * Judgement Day [OMV] * Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) [OMV] Other new stuff from new album (audio and release party only) * Soldier Stands Solitarily - We Are The Resurrection - Lost In The Garden - Dissonance - My Orion - The Spirit Goes On - Wicked Witch - Victim Of Time
More unusual (but still very good) stuff - The Apocalypse - Under The Red Sky * * Above The Black Sea - Empty Daydream * Scream For Me - Signs Of Deliverance - Addicted - Inspire - Spellbound - Dystopia Symphony - Bravehearted - Burden Of Time (must see with a special gimmick by Miyako!) * The Crusade - Today Is The Day - Journey To The Otherside - No Time To Hesitate - Pledge Of The Saviour - M.D.O. - Mastermind 01 - Paranoia - The Unbroken - Warning Shot - Golden Destination Audio only - Puppet On Strings - The Final Collision Covers - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) * Painkiller (Judas Priest) - Love Bites (So Do I) (Halestorm) Miyako piano covers (Etude Op.23) - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) - Burn (Deep Purple) - Battery (Metallica) - The Loner (Gary Moore) - Far Beyond The Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen) - Addicted (LOVEBITES)
A kamikaze pilot contemplating his 'fate' while flying "Above The Black Sea" (not the body of water that joins the Mediterranean). As bernard mentions, one of their songs addressing the harsh challenges of WWII. " Just let me leave reason to my life " which many can relate to, especially as we " Go beyond the silent clouds that promise nothing but the end " For the Wacken performance I suggest this 1080p upload that lacks the obscuring end-screen 'previews' near the end: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zqexDjft-qM.html 🐺
