Simply one of the four mega masterpieces of Ladies. The next Epilogue, Edge of the World and Frozen Serenade the rest about 50 songs are masterpieces.🤘🦢🎤🦢🥁⭐️🦢🎸🦢🎸🦢🎸🐺😎
Led Zeppelin may have had their Stairway to Heaven, but Lovebites have their Swan Song. Could you imagine the power of Lovebites in a concert collaboration backed up with the 166 piece Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra?
Glad you mentioned Deep Purple. Nothing wrong with mentioning influences. A lot of people refer to their Metallica, Priest, Maiden and Slayer influences, but they themselves have mentioned Purple, Sabbath, and all those other bands. They are proud of their influences, and they have the ability to spin it all into something modern, fresh and groundbreaking.
Miyako was influenced by Ritchie Blackmore from D.P. and also Gary Moore . Miyako is a big fan of him , her versions of " parisienne walkways " on guitar and also on piano are amazing 🐺🤘🐺🤘🐺
Thank you for choosing this for your next Lovebites reaction. For your viewers who may not be familiar with classical music: Chopin was a Polish-born Romantic-era (1800’s) classical composer and piano virtuoso who lived most of his life in France. He is considered one of the greatest classical composers of all time. Miyako, who composes a lot of Lovebites’ music, is a professional-level concert pianist, and was originally going to make classical music her career. When she was 18, she picked up a guitar, and is now (quite obviously) an elite-level guitarist. She particularly likes the Romantic Era classical composers like Debussy, Dvořák, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. She composed “Swan Song” using elements of the New World Symphony (Dvořák) and Chopin’s Revolutionary Etude (official name Étude Opus 10, No. 12 in C minor). For this performance, she actually played the Etude as a prelude, but it’s not normally included in their shows.
@@hiawatha.g Yes ftom Warsaw the town of Chopin's youth where is the museum of Chopin, the grave of his parents and his heart. His grave is in Paris at Pere Lachaise cementery. 🤘🐺
I know many people compare Midori to Yngwie, due to her classical guitar background, but I've never actually heard her claim him as an influence (he may be, I've just never heard her say it). I have heard her mention Nuno Bettencourt, and she is usually quick to bring up Kiko Loureiro.
The lyrics are amazing also in songs like We The United, Rising, Glory To The World, A Frozen Serenade, Empty Daydream, Epilogue, and Edge of the World.
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 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 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 ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) from Electric Pentagram 2020
As a spectator to your reaction video, I appreciate the pausing to analyze what's going on. Nothing makes me (for me) happier than when a musician who knows instruments does a Lovebites reaction with the same conclusion - these ladies can play and are next level talent. I've yet to see someone who actually knows music tear them down. A testament to just how great they really are. Loved the reaction and hope you do more Lovebites. 🤘🐺 PS. Like the idea of embedding your thoughts on the video so you don't have to speak over the music. Seen a couple reactors do that, smart.
thank you for your great reaction. the roland is a digital piano, miyako didn´t like it too much she prefers a real grandpiano. a slower one? I would suggest "frozen serenade" live tokyo 2021 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ae8pQVu-RN8.html a slower first half and (although the term "masterpiece is use alltoo often ) an epic masterpiece.
The electronic piano that Miyako played was a rental one, and she touched it for the first time on the day of the concert. She couldn't get used to the unique key touch of the electronic piano, so she practiced all the time between rehearsals. The Chopin piece performed by Miyako as the intro is "Etude OP10, No12", known as "Revolution Etude" In 1831, an uprising of some officers and civilians against the Polish government under the de facto control of the Russian Empire, dubbed the "November Revolution", failed due to the direct intervention of Russian forces. Chopin is informed of this news during his travels. he lost his place to return to. When the Russian army invaded Warsaw, Chopin's agents released "Etude OP10, No.12" in Paris. People called it a "revolutionary etude" because of the agent's exaggerated promotion of the song. Miyako composed "SwanSong" with reference to this "revolutionary etude" and Dvorak's "New World Symphony". Former ballerina Asami (vocals) wrote a poem inspired by Norse mythology and "Swan Lake" based on the historical background of "Revolutionary Etude". "SwanSong" is a requiem dedicated to the warriors who fought to reclaim fatherland, a masterpiece that only LOVEBITES can complete. LB's songs will give you new discoveries and surprises for each song.
In the last song you asked for SLOW and MELODIC songs.... I suggested the same ones I'm going to do in this one: The 'E' songs: - 'Empty Daydream' ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lXh_uMM94jU.html - 'Epilogue' ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1ynnXDfEnnY.html - 'Edge of the world' ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZjxMjBop7w.html .. or maybe Frozen Serenade (power balad) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ae8pQVu-RN8.html And in "Holy war" reaction, i also said: "In any of them you will discover why I love the woman who plays so focused on the right.... ;)" Now, after seeing her at the piano, you can understand why I like to watch her play, even if she seems serious and concentrated. And by this I don't mean that I don't like watching Midori play.... They are M&M, my left and right ears. Enjoy more Lovebites. (And don't apologize for stopping the song and commenting on how it makes you feel... that's exactly why it's called a reaction. And to anyone who doesn't like it and wants to listen to the song, you can always go to the band's channel and do that without stopping and not stop (like all the rest of us have done before).
I loved this reaction. Authentic, professional, competent, considerate, respectful to the Lovebites. At the same time fun and educational musically. Hope to hear more Lovebites on this channel. These young ladies from Lovebites are brilliant.
Miyako composed Swan Song and Asami wrote the lyrics with arrangement by Miyako. The Chopin piece is also used as an exercise for the left hand. Her left hand is right on point.
Great review. You pronounce their names perfectly, BTW. The lyric is singing about the life, your life and any life, and singing death of heroes, and dedication and sacrifice, honor and glory. The hero can be a mother, a father, a fireman or a policeman in your town anyone who dedicates to the others. This theme concerns with the motif of Chopin Revolutionary Etude as its intro. Revolutionary Etude is said that Chopin wrote this piece in anger and desperation knowing the failure of uprising by Polish cadets and the people against Russian ruling. It is just like a dying swan singing her last song.
I think you're the first "Swan Song" reactor I've watched (and I've watched a lot) who's actually recognized that Asami is being the swan throughout the song.
Soooo cool to dive into a brave new world of metal. For folks like me (56 years old), this is a kind of kick in the nuts from a new generation of passionate musicians (like we were back in the days) and has been my renewal of being a groupie for this genre of music. This band (and many others out there in Japan) literally brought me back to life! In a music afficionados way. Peace out!
Loved the reaction - I enjoy your willingness to really dive into what your interpretation of what they're trying to achieve - both musically and lyrically. Regarding the lyric "would you still go on accusing someone for today" - I believe that the sentiment they're going for is "why blame someone else, when today is in your own hands, and you can do what you want with it". Thank you for this, and I'll be looking for more of your reactions down the road.
First of all man, there's no need to apologise for stopping, and rewinding parts with your comments. That's all cool. Yes, to acknowledging their influences from the music I grew up with from the early 70's. Just a note. Asami studied ballet for some years, and all those beautiful fluid movements, at the end of the song, are the dying swan scene from 'Swan Lake' from what I've read. When you watch 'A Frozen Serenade' you will see more of her ballet skills. So you've only listened to two songs and already you get what the 'White Wolves' are all about. You've got my sub for that.
11:34 The ONLY reaction out of hundreds (and I have watched them all) to appreciate this mighty and beautiful full stop after Miyako's solo, followed by a bomb explosion with Asami's entry. Thanks for not letting this unique moment go.
great reaction, one of the best reactions to LOVEBITES I've ever seen!, finally a reactor that talks about that wonderful moment of silence! compliments
Thanks for the reaction. To be honest, I thought that you forgot about LOVEBITES. 🤭You analyze the song (lyrics, music, arrangement)👍 in detail, so I decided to add some information. Maybe it will be useful to you.🤗 "Etude Op.10, No.12" ( or "Revolutionary Etude") by the great Polish composer Frederic Chopin, which was written in 1831 and is dedicated to the Polish patriots who raised an uprising (1830-1831) against the Russian Empire, whose troops occupied Poland. "Swan song" ( lyrics - Asami , music -Miyako) from the third album LOVEBITES "Electric Pentagram" (2020). For many centuries (starting from Ancient Greece) there is a legend, according to which swans, non-singing, "silent" birds, acquire a voice a few moments before death, and this dying singing of swans is amazingly beautiful. "Etude" by F. Chopin and "Swan Song" are dedicated to the warriors who died in battle. Therefore, at the concert, "Etude" and "Swan Song" are played together. In an interview given after the release of the "Electric Pentagram" album, Asami (a former ballerina, studied classical ballet for about 16 years before becoming a singer) said that when she wrote the lyrics of the song, she was thinking about the famous ballet P.I. Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" . During the performance of the song, Asami imitates the Swan (hand movements). And in the final part (piano Miyako), symbolizing the death of the Swan, Asami depicts the dying Swan on stage. Because the camera at the end of the song is focused on Miyako playing the piano, Asami's "death of the Swan" was not captured on video.
The lyrics were inspired by the Chopin etude (Revolutionary Etude) that was about the November Failed Revolution in Poland against the Government with Russia backing
It has probably already been mentioned, but Swan Song is one of Miyako's compositions and, in my opinion, one of her best. Of the 45 songs in the Lovebites catalog (excluding instrumentals). Miyako has composed 20 of them, plus one she cowrote with Miho. Since Lovebites started, they have been assisted by a keyboardist/composer named Mao who was in a really good power metal band called Light Bringer that ended in 2014. All of the songs written by Miho (10), Asami (4) and Midori (2) were in collaboration with Mao. He has also composed 5 songs on his own, one of which is Holy War. Other than the song with Miho (Break the Wall), Miyako composes alone. In a 2020 interview, Miyako talked about her songwriting process - "For the songs that I wrote, I make a demo with all the parts arranged and have other members copy their parts. Then other members may arrange their parts differently, but generally not too far off from the original demo. We have a sixth member of the band called Mao. He composes with us and co-arranges with members or by himself. I respect him very much and I respect our rivalry to out compose each other." Of the 5 Mao compositions, I consider his masterpiece to be Edge of the World which is one of the "E" songs. The other two "E" songs are Epilogue (Asami/Mao) and Empty Daydream (Miyako). I hope you react to all 3 of these songs. In the last couple of years, Mao and Asami have been assisting a new all female band called Lonesome Blue. Mao is their producer and Asami wrote all the lyrics on their EP. Their first full album will be released in December. They just released a music video for the song Face the Fear which will be the first track on their new album. Excellent song - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-57My6iSPBl4.html
That Roland is a digital piano. Miyako (piano/ Guitar) is influenced by Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) and others.This is one of Miyako's masterpieces.
thanks to the classical elements Miyako brings to the stage. Her piano is all over this one, gracefully running up and down the scales as the band sprints toward the finish line,it's phenomenal.Of course we get another onslaught of guitar soloing in the bridge.which pulls off some slick key changes before the final chorus, which then pulls off another key change back to the main riff, and that’s where Miyako really goes nuts on the piano, with her fast but elegant performance being the last.this one as a big, emotional closing number.
Thank you guys for the wonderful reaction video. LOVEBITES have been on hiatus for almost 2 years (marrying/having children etc.) For 12/24/2022 00:00 am Japan Time the first MUSIK VIDEO with a NEW SONG in a long time will be released. Release time in various time zones : Tokyo : December 24, 2022 - 00:00 am Melbourne : December 24, 2022 - 02:00 am New York : December 23, 2022 - 10:00 am Dallas : December 23, 2022 - 9:00 am Los Angeles : December 23, 2022 - 7:00 am London : December 23, 2022 - 3:00 p.m Berlin : December 23, 2022 - 4:00 p.m Kolkata : December 23, 2022 - 20:30 pm Taiwan : December 23, 2022 - 23:00 pm On November 25th, 2022 LOVEBITES announced their 4th album. The new album "JUDGEMENT DAY" will be released on February 22nd, 2023 and it will be the first with the new bassist Fami. Furthermore, 2 live concerts on March 11th and 12th, 2023 in Tokyo were announced, also for the first time with Fami on bass. Members : Haruna Ishikawa : Drums Asami : Vocals, Piano Midori Tatematsu : Lead Guitar, backing vocals Miyako Watanabe : Lead Guitar, Keyboard , Piano, Keytar, backing vocals FAMI : Bass Founder : Miho Rosana : Bass (2016-2021) Fans worldwide : Wolfpack 🤘🐺🤘
You are the first person to mention and appreciate the build up and stop before continuing, for me it was a WOW moment and sent shivers down my spine everytime I hear it. Yes it is a masterpiece and there are more classical inferences throughout the song ie Mozart and Bach if you can find them. The piece she played at the beginning by Mozart is regarded as one of his most difficult pieces!!
Really glad you came back to Lovebites, I loved your first reaction and was wondering when we'd more! Dunno if anyone has suggested it or not, but their song Today is the Day has Asami playing some simple piano during the intro to the guitarists' usual shenanigans :)
You're probably the first person to mention "Jim Steinman" after watching Love Bites. Jim Steinman was certainly a musical and theatrical composer. Many of the songs I provided to Meat Loaf, Air Supply, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, etc. have a musical composition. Love Bites also has works like opera and musicals, such as "Frozen Serenade", so I guess he thought so. ラブバイツを見て「ジム・スタインマン」に言及したのは、おそらく貴方が初めてかも知れません。 確かにジム・スタインマンはミュージカルや劇場志向の強い作曲家でした。 ミートローフやエア・サプライ、ボニータイラーやセリーヌ・ディオンなどに提供した楽曲は、ミュージカル音楽の様な構成の物が多いです。 ラブバイツの楽曲も、「フローズン セレナーデ」の様な、オペラやミュージカルの様な作品も有りますので、そう思ったのでしょう。
I'm sure the resemblance to Deep Purple is purely coincidental, as is the fact that Miyako, who is the guitarist/pianist and main composer, is heavily influenced by Ritchie Blackmore! Pure coincidence, I tell ya!
I had wanted to meet Miyako because of her love for Deep Purple and Rainbow. Then I remembered that it was her mother that played Deep Purple and Rainbow in the household, so now I want to meet Miyako's mother.
"Quiet elegance" is the best description of Miyako I have heard. I love her more melodic style of playing solos. In combination with the difference in tone of the guitars this gives a great contrast when dueling with Midori.
I like the piano track that is very often to hear in the background! They are all hyper talented! You should go for "Edge of the World". I think you will like it!
Hey, dude! You MUST react to Lovebites - Dissonance from their new album! MUST! For a great headbang! Thanks for reaction! Best wishes from Bulgaria - Europe! Cheers!🥃
This song is from the "Five Of A Kind - Live In Tokyo 2020" held by LOVEBITES at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on February 21, 2020. Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): ru-vid.com/show-UC90wxogt_sQrP0Os0HT-xuw The setlist is: 1.Thunder Vengeance 2.Holy War 3.Don’t Bite The Dust 4.Rising 5.Raise Some Hell 6.Break The Wall 7.Shadowmaker 8.Piano Solo (Etude Op.10, No.12) 9.Swan Song 10.Addicted 11.Dancing With The Devil 12.Signs Of Deliverance 13.M.D.O. 14.Golden Destination 15.When Destinies Align Encore. 16.The Awakening 17.The Hammer Of Wrath 18.Edge Of The World 19.We The United
Its not really a grand piano, its electronic. Miyako told somewhere that she had some problems with it because its not accoustic and simply didn't had the right feeling. I mean we all noticed it how bad she played on it, right ? 😄😄
When you're done with Lovebites ( that don't sound right 🤔) try another all female Japanese band "Band Maid " and start with "Freedon" live version. Kick butt drum solo by Akane
I love seeing people react to this band bc there inevitably comes that moment where they just go silent and you can see the gears in their head desperately trying to find the words to intelligently describe the otherworldly epicness of Lovebites and all that comes out is "H*ly $hit!!"
For slower more melodic songs, you should listen to their E songs (Edge of the World, Epilogue, and Empty Daydream). The first of these is my favorite song of theirs.
It's funny that you say that because I had a Whitesnake vibe as well with the way Asami delivers and her confidence, kind of like Coverdale. Musically as well at times.
your next 3 songs from lovebites should be Scream For Me and Bravehearted both at the daughters of the dawn live from tokyo 2019 and Spellbound heavy metal never dies live from tokyo 2021 they are all amazing and all different please react to all of them and please let me know what you think
Yep, people don't know what is "More Melodic". Swan Song is just another Lovebites Power Metal song. But the fans don't know that and they let themselves be carried away by the piano in the intro and at the end. But deep down it's just more power metal... What you are looking from Lovebites is "Epilogue". And I would recommend a couple more but if you are going to review them every 3 months it is not worth it. Bye.
I've already filmed 2 more and plan on editing them this week. I just had life stuff and other projects get in the way. Should get better now for timely reactions
lovebites has one of if not the best transitions in the metal world. their songs aren’t just played. it’s composed and arranged thoughtfully. they are one of the most talented bunch. that’s why i hate it when they are compared to Band Maid. like what? that’s an insult. no comparison
Check our Versailles Philharmonic Quintet Serenade. These guys are Melodic Metal this is a violin and piano heavy ballad, which you may like. But they play a lot of heavier stuff. The dress in Baroque Era French Rococo inspired outfits. And their singer Kamijo has got one of the best voices ever.
Asami trained in Ballet in the US for a few years, then I think she was injured which ruined her dance career, however; she found her voice and she is magnificent. All of these ladies are magnificent in their fields and most of them are multi-instrumentalists. Miyako does most of the arrangements but I could be wrong. Asami is the lyricist, again; I could be wrong. Haruna can out-kick an Ostrich, and Midori is the most animated but still holds pace with Miyako. Miho, left the band last year (2022) and was replaced by Fami. BOTH are excellent bassists. Fami has made her mark though, she just stepped right up to the plate during the auditions. So, that's all I think I know about this band. Oh, Midori is also a competitive bodybuilder... check out her guns in their newest videos. Keep on reacting and we'll keep on watching.
React to Aldious We Are the music video. They are the original all Female Japanese Power Metal band formed in 2008. And Check our Show Ya, they were the first Japanese female Metal band started back in the 1980s, they still perform.
That is assuming a speed metal band is all they are. They are so much more and all of the tracks people recommended that were more melodic were exactly what I was wanting to hear. I will do some of the more traditional speed metal stuff from them as well since I like that too, I just heard a lot of soul in their playing and singing and was curious if they were as good at that as well. Their arrangements and feeling exceeded my expectations.
Actually, yes I would have because that was the joke that came to mind because of the word, not the make-up of the band. Sorry that you found it disgusting though. My humor can be a bit non PC.
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenl I don't know if you would have made the comment if it was a male band or not, but I'll take you at your word. But that's really not the point. I spent 6 years in the military - 4 of which were in a combat zone. Believe me, I have heard pretty much every "non-PC" joke and comment that there is. And I have no problem with a little crude humor now and then. However, there's a time and place for it. Making that comment while reviewing a band of 5 beautiful young ladies was both misogynistic and classless. Just to let you know, I will not be visiting your channel again.
@@ralphboyer2538 I appreciate your comments even if I don't agree. I went in and blurred that comment out because, if it offended you, I'm sure someone else got offended even if they didn't say so. My sister agreed with you BTW although she said I am as far from misogynistic as you get. I just have no line when it comes to humor. Thank you for watching and sorry again.
6 years? Lol. Couldn’t make the 20? That’s exactly who we need defending women on the internet. Half assed quitters. Joke. But thank you for your part time service I guess. Whatever.
