This is My Song. I was already a fan for several years, when I was hospitalised last year with acute respiratory failure. I had to be revived. The words of the song gave me the strength to live again - especially "Rise again - though you're broken and scarred..." And what about Miyako's transition from 🎸 to piano and back to 🎸? Miraculous!!! 🤘 🔥
I know what you mean, I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer, (stage 4), in 2022, and had radical radiotherapy for it, couldn't have chemotherapy because I'd got colitis through to many pain killers, anyway, I don't think I'd have had the will or inspiration to fight if not for lovebites metal and the hopeful message of their music. I still struggle a lot because my saliva glands were burnt away from the treatment, but I'm still here and still loving these goddesses. 🤘🎤🎸🎹🥁🐺🇬🇧
If you thought that was emotional, wait until you read and understand the lyrics to this song. I know of one person who said this song changed their life from the meaning of it.
Anthony, these women are the real deal. Got to see them live earlier this month, making their US debut at ProgPower USA! The musicality and technique are hard to match. The songs are so good, and the live shows just take it up a few notches! Glad to see you back here doing these reactions. Keep up the good work, and stay METAL!
This was exactly what I saw when I saw them live in Dallas on September 8th, and powerful show for about one hour and half, the ladies are very talented and even more beautiful up close.
Yes, you're absolutely right-this is one of the coolest performances! And the crazy thing is, they have dozens of 'coolest' songs, with just as many masterpieces. So, there are plenty more videos waiting for your reaction. I'm looking forward to your next LOVEBITES. P.S. If you ever get the chance, you should definitely experience one of their concerts live and share your thoughts on that too!
LoveBites is an incredible band, and that song was fantastic. While most people rave about their exceptional musicianship, I’ve been listening to metal for over fifty years and have come to expect top-tier talent from every member of a band. What truly stands out to me about LoveBites is their songwriting. I haven’t come across a single mediocre or subpar track from them-every song is a hit, and that's what impresses me the most.
As a longtime diehard, loyal Led Zeppelin fan, I never thought any band would ever dethrone them out of my top spot until I discovered Lovebites during the pandemic. It was love at first sight/listen. Nobody embodies the term 'rock god/s' more than them.
I think that a man with your musical knowledge & understanding, will really love the three videos on Miyako's own channel, "Miyako Metal TV", where she explains how she writes arranges, and records their songs. Truly fascinating.Take a look man. It will broaden your perceptual horizons. Cheers man.
With this song Lovebites crossed my path for the first time (December, 2018). And that was the beginning of my golden years of Metal. As far as music is concerned: life couldn't be better. These ladies truly play in a league of their own.
Awesome breakdown! I have loved this song for a long time now, it's always fun to see someone else's experience with it. The Piano in the arrangement really draws the listener in and when the guitars return to the song it heightens the "goosebump" feeling for me. The Lyrics are the home run, positive, motivating & uplifting. It's like the perfect roast of coffee in the morning when you really want coffee.
One of their earliest songs, and still a crowd favorite. You got just a little touch of Miyako's piano/guitar duality. If you haven't seen "Swan Song" with the Chopin etude, you have to check it out. It is simply unbelievable.
A large part of my draw to these ladies are the lyrics themselves. Although not on every song, lyrically, Asami (vocalist) writes some of the most amazing stories/ideas in her lyrics that I would definitely suggest a once through reading through them as with her accent, it can be a bit tough catching them the first listen. This song is more or less about picking yourself up when you feel down and take control of what some may call "fate" and change your life to become a better you. Some noteworthy songs I would suggest that I don't think you've done with your band/solo as a reaction: A Frozen Serenade (Will 100% bring you to tears if this one got you on the edge): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ae8pQVu-RN8.html Epilogue (One of my favorite ballad songs ever written): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-X28ZuN1eG84.html Inspire (Asami shows off what I like to call "vocal gymnastics" as well as her R&B days before the band): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6ejZ6-FgTiE.html Dancing With The Devil (Very sassy vocals by Asami): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mJGgLFTPME8.html Edge Of The World (An masterful epic song, no other words can describe): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jQKf8Dy_chA.html Soldier Stands Solitarily (Just a guitarists wet dream of a song lol): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-30yWisiRBuM.html Of course there are MANY other songs that can be added as basically everything from them is amazing.
They are all so immensly talented, but Miyako, just come on. How metal is playing the piano with a guitar strapped to her chest and jumping back up to shred with Midori. She's other worldly.
Superb reaction Anthony, greetings from Scotland. I saw them for the 2nd time in London on the 1st of July, the capacity was only 600 people and I was at the front near Miyako. Despite being in very close proximity to the fans they were friendly and humble, interacting and joking with the crowd, absolutely fantastic. If you can manage it, amongst all the requests you will have, get your head round this > Edge Of The World > ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jQKf8Dy_chA.html it's another magnificent showstopper🤘
If you were impressed by Miyako's piano skills in "Rising" you should check out Lovebites' "Swan Song" with the Chopin intro from 2020. She switched between piano and guitar twice during the song and plays the most superb guitar solo.
Great reaction. These band were phenomenal, the best in the world. Play various metal genres like speed/power, thrash, heavy, prog, neo-classic, hard/pop rock, power ballad etc. They are better play live with harmonized guitar shred. Try another live song, Soldier Stand Solitarily, Judgement Day, Nameless Warrior and many more. 👍🤘
On your own time, please check out three additional versions of Rising: the acoustic piano duo of Miyako with Asami, the music video, as well as a previous live version that best shows Miyako's transitions from piano back to guitar. The Wolfpack are sure to request their classical "Piano Songs" that reflect their prowess. For their orchestral masterpiece, check out their Dystopia Symphony, Above The Black Sea and Someone's Dream
One of my absolute favorites from them. It's beautiful. Asami's lyrics and singing, the piano bridge, the solos. There's also a "rising" feeling to it, for lack of a better way to put it. Sort of like how you said it felt slower or more chill, while being fast at the same time. It has an emotional movement through it. They're also very aware in their performances when this song plays better with them reserved, and this other one with them more forward. I second someone else's suggestion that the two you need to hear are Frozen Serenade and SSS (Soldier Stands Solitarily). I'd bookend those two and put them in a museum. Absolutely love Rising though.
Totally agree!!! This is one of the most favorite Lovebite’s songs. Quite mixed emotions through this song. Doesn’t bring to the solo immediately but after slow down with the nice piano and then bang!!! Cannot imagine how genius they are to compose this song. 🎉🎉🎉
Good reaction. Always like seeing musicians react to LOVEBITES. These ladies are outstanding and this great song is just one example what they can do. 🤘🐺🤘
I like the slowing down in the middle of the song. Lovebites uses this in a number of their songs. There is for instance one of their most thrash metal songs "Break the Wall" which contains a bluesy guitar solo. "Nameless Warrior" has a slow down which manages to actually put extra emphasis on the slowed down part. "Frozen Serenade" is already a ballad, but contains an stripped down instrumental part in the middle.
If you want to understand the SECRET of the UNIVERSE, listening to LOVEBITES is the CLUE. The Universe is made of only 3 things: ENERGY, VIBRATION, FREQUENCY. Lovebites songs are just like the Universe - they are ENERGY VIBRATING at different MELODY HARMONICS of FREQUENCIES.
Nice react and breakdown of the song. I always love when a reactor expects a guitar solo at a particular moment and Lovebites changes things up and tricks them, lol Next song - A Frozen Serenade Live
Yes, these women are extremely talented, skillful and exceptional versatile musicians. Their live performances are just amazing. Their main influences are the great metal bands of the past but they have been developing their own and unique style. Those twin lead guitar solos by Midori and Miyako are already legendary in just seven years. My next suggestions are “Set the world on fire”, “Judgement day”, “MDO”, “Shadowmaker”, “The hammer of wrath” (all live)
I love the lyrics to "Rising" and heard it a thousand times before experiencing it live in a small club in Germany this year. The piano part was tracked, but once they started the solo section I was unable to hold back the tears of joy. This was only surpassed in Tokyo when Miyako performed the piano section live.
I absolutely love how the ladies of Lovebites always look so chill while doing these insane solos. Twon over here having a religious experience and I can’t blame ya man. Ok Twon as an expert hair person what hair style should I do next?
If you want to witness just how talented these ladies are, check out one of their masterpieces "A Frozen Serenade" LIVE : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sEjN7dAh4ok.html
Anthony, Miyako is a trained classical pianist. You need to do some more. It just becomes better. For the piano: Swan Song - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dcMVtrvpJpk.html Lost In The Garden - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HfPGDVx3d14.html A few other recommandations: When Destinies Align - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e48OwGcT3Bo.html Glory To The World - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6wlAh02Wom4.html Edge Of The World - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sl0-U-ykJCU.html Break The Wall - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5Pc0XK0lNmU.html Judgement Day (MV) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m3uGjp-P7DI.html Or Piano-lady Miyako covering Helloween Eagle Fly Free - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--h3BLRs0Xr4.html
Nice reaction. I think you would also appreciate swan song allot it incorporates chopin into a metal song, very nicely done by the ladies. If you decide to check that one out make sure to pick the one with the chopin intro.
Anthony, yeah you just gotta laugh don't you. Just one WTF moment after another .... and it just don't stop., I just can't listen to other metal bands now. These girls just do it ALL so well, why go anywhere else.
Edge of the World same concert she holds a note for about 35-40 seconds their Ballad/Rocker tune ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jQKf8Dy_chA.html
Friend. As usual, good and professional reaction. With your background, I wish you react to something very special. Not only about Lovebites but very unique in general. The full process of composing a demo song from zero. You talked several times about how structured and professional the composition of lovebites is. Miyako made 3 videos where she composed in front of us a demo song for Lovebites. As a professional yourself, you should know how secret this process is. Everyone has his own secret and tips to do it. Miyako made us a rare and wonderful gift by sharing this process. Just enjoy a talent. Here is the first video of the 3 : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zODuQZ0Ka6k.htmlsi=Ugrf7CMhMRlXBasB
Did your love guitar battles? are best shown in a few songs: Shadowmaker - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Brmoln5Gxus.html , When Destinies Align - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hLFelI93VkM.html , Nameless Warrior - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Dl29tiJCbNM.html and the live gem Scream for me - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-acwkphgzNg8.html
Another great Reaction, Anthony. You will get lots of suggestions for Reactions to this. Here is a freebie you can watch because you've already seen this. Here's a link to an 'Acoustic' version from *Asami's* annual Xmas performance, featuring raw footage of _Rising_ with Asami only accompanied by Miyako on piano . . at about 1/2 the BPM of this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--ZLUdCgJmjw.html
What about some Japanese MALE bands? GALNERYUS/ Angel of Salvation (live) there is a version with live symphonic orchestra. Versailles/ Faith and Decision (live). Shiver of Frontier / Eroica. It is a metal rendition of Beethovens opera.
