Man can she play and arrange. Buy Lovebites Music Here: apple.co/41HSvkF More Lovebites kzread.info/dash/bejne/apV_ldF_lZa9ftI.html Top Reaction Videos: bit.ly/TopReactions Check out these Select Reactions: bit.ly/SelectReactions Buy Apple Music Subscription Here: apple.co/3xl0Ey6 bobcieslinski.myspreadshop.com/

Miyako knows the way to Carnegie Hall! So much of her life has been about practicing, learning, practicing, playing, practicing and performing. And practicing. Which is why she's such a guitar and piano maestro.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

That makes total sense Tony. I think she is a world class music a on 2 instruments. I love listening to her.

@tonygriffin_

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski This dedication to achieving perfection is something clearly apparent in many Japanese bands. Though their principle of Wabi-Sabi, something known widely in Japan, is a world view centred on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of appreciating beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete" in nature. It is prevalent throughout all forms of Japanese art.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

@@tonygriffin_ it does seem to be pretty evident in their music.

@herbpoints

Жыл бұрын

@@tonygriffin_ Your perspective on the Japanese aesthetic sense is very intriguing. However, I'm not quite sure I see the connection between the Japanese worldview of wabi-sabi and their pursuit of perfection. Are you suggesting that aiming for perfection is driven by the recognition of an imperfect world? 🧐

@tonygriffin_

Жыл бұрын

@@herbpoints I was more pointing out the dichotomy of understanding that all is imperfect or ephemeral while still striving for perfection.

The most beautiful, elegant and tallented piano player I have ever seen. She just blows me away. Same on the guitar. Im fairly sure she and the rest of Love Bites are not from this world. ❤❤

@bobcieslinski

10 ай бұрын

They are amazing! All world class musicians.

She honored the original but this is a complete reworking of the song for the piano. She wants to show how Classical and Metal are in fact very related. The EP has six great metal songs again reworked for the piano. This women is insanely talented. Her brain isn't pushed enough writing, composing and arranging songs for LB, practicing guitar, practicing piano, practicing with the other beast, Midori...NO she needs to do an EP of metal songs in piano and also do a recital tour in Japan to show off that piano talent. Talk about a super mom, just how intimidating do you have to be(LOL). She is also sweet, kind, and modest despite that insane talent. LB as a band have insane talent and dedicated musicians to one another and their craft.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Man you summed up Miyako and Lovebites so well. World class talent all around and that is why they are so good.

Miyako has her own KZread channel and she shows her practice sessions for pieces she is working on. This insight is fascinating - I think you'd really like that aspect of her. It shows this isn't at all easy - why works so hard and it pays off. The EP of her piano interpretations is a joy to listen to - when it arrived I was like a kid in a candy store. Oh, and there's a new Lovebites live video on their channel - The Hammer Of Wrath - Live - from their forthcoming new DVD. 100% recommnded. Great reaction here for Miyako - she's truly a musical genius.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love her and she has an amazing work ethic and world class talent. I recorded the new one and hope to get it out soon.

Asami said something like: Every band needs to have Miyako, but only we have her. Guitar, piano, she composes most Lovebites songs, plays bass and even drumms a little bit, wrote some songs too-her talent is limitless. She is a priceless treasure.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

She sure is. She is one of my favorites. So talented.

Miyako is a gift from God to humanity. Love everything about her....Precious beyond words.

Miyako is a gift to us all .

Miyako is incredible, defies description, one of most amazing musicians on earth, as well as a stunningly beautiful, classy, elegant lady.

Such a great reaction. And yes, this was magnificent - the arrangement, Miyako's playing, her charisma. No doubt she's one of today's most consummate musicians - let's be grateful to have her in our lives.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Man you said it she is an amazing talent and world class.

Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, Eddie Van Halen are a few musicians that come to mind who doubled on piano / guitar. Respectfully, I don't think they're even in the same universe as Miyako and her abilities on both. I don't know of anyone today in any music genre who composes / plays heavy metal and for a side job, releases classical piano renditions of pretty much any rock / metal song or classical composer. And what's remarkable, she looks so relaxed / matter-of-fact doing it. Certainly once in a lifetime talent and I'm ecstatic to witness it! Great reaction Bob! I'm sure you got the memo, Lovebites released a new live video on their channel, from their March '23 show (1st live show in 2yrs!), featuring Fami live for the first time! Song is Hammer of Wrath and is blowing up on their channel. Safe to say the Goddess in White are back, firing on all cylinders, rejuvenated! And the smile/excitement Fami brings to the band, contagious and you can't help but feel so happy for all of them! A great live comeback performance! 😀🤘

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks DG! Great comments and yes I saw that and actually did thr video. It’s being edited and should be out soon. Thanks!

@dg3258

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Oh awesome, can't wait for it!

Miyako has so much self-discipline to practice and be the best. Most of us can't get anywhere near this. We don't have the time to dedicate to it. We are glad she does!

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

You are right about that. Too many life things get in the way.

Miyako is as talented as she is beautiful how else can one describe her.❤

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

You said it Tony.

Watch “A Frozen Serenade” (again 🙂) and you’ll see that it looks like Miyako has hyper mobility in her little fingers because during the harmony with Midori, towards the latter end of the piece, her left “pinkie” looks almost hooked. Her arrangement here is beautiful. I’m not sure if you are familiar with the original, or with Lovebites excellent cover from “Awake Again from Abyss”, but there is no slow section, yet it’s probably my favourite section of her version. And finally, check out the cover of “Burn” where she manages to “pianise” vocals, vocal harmonies, a Hammond C3 organ solo and the Lord God Almighty, Ritchie Blackmore’s solo.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alek for thr suggestions!

In addition to the Baroque and Romantic era influences in Miyako's debut EP, there're a couple of tracks in there that also contain bebop and cool jazz vibes (reminiscent of Dave Brubeck). She's just a phenomenal composer, arranger and performer.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

So true

I love that so many children in Japan (and other Asian countries) start so early on their instruments. Miyako, Jill of Unlucky Morpheus, and both Yuko (piano) and Beni (shamisen) from Wagakki Band all started young and are all incredible. I once showed clips of Miyako and Yuko each playing piano to a friend of mine, a longtime piano teacher, and she said both have a “silky ease” to their play styles and that both use their hands with equal proficiency and skillful positioning. What I wouldn’t give for those two to do a piano duet!

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

That would be incredible. Starting young is a good thing especially with piano.

I think she's the greatest musician around today (at least within rock/metal), we know she is a master of guitar and piano....but she can play the bass and drums pretty good, she also have a pretty good singing voice. It wouldn't surprise if she could handle a lot of more instruments...I'm sure she can!

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Wow her talent is something else. I bet she can play everything. Might even have perfect pitch. She’s awesome!

As has been said many times, Classical music was simply an early form of Metal. Now we come full circle. And as for Miyako, she seems to be not of this world. Amazing.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

She really needs any of this world. Wow.

Miyako's hands are gifted...she play with her soul...

She covers 6 songs on the solo album Lovebites Addicted Helloween Eagle Fly Free, Metallica Battery, Yngwie Malmsteen Far and Beyond the sun, Deep Purple Burn, and Gary Moore The Loner ]:)

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll check out more soon.

Miyako is 33 yrs old, started playing piano when she was 3 & didn't pick up the guitar untill she was 18. She taught herself how to play because she wanted another challenge in her life. 😮😏❤️🎸🎹😎🤘

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that something. Just to try something and challenge herself. No wonder she is a world class musician.

Queen Miyako... Talent, beauty, kindness, hard working, love, metal heart... Thanks for reaction, dude! Best wishes from Bulgaria, Europe!🐺

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Not only is she a gorgeous woman but her music is absolutely beatiful and mesmerizing

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

You said. She is something special.

Miyako is classically trained pianist from age 3. She is 33 now so has been playing for 30 years. The baby grand she is playing was a gift from her parents when she was 13. She calls it her "little buddy!"

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is a big reason why she is a world class musician. She also has huge talent. That’s a deadly combo.

@gordonbell8728

Жыл бұрын

​@bobcieslinski, so my friend are you ready to go down the rabbit 🐇 hole 🕳 a bit further!?!?!!! I think it would be really awesome for you to listen to her piano 🎹 cover Of Deep Purples "BURN!" Be well worth your time!!! Also I saw that you are doing a reaction to Lovebites "Hammer of Wrath" in a day or two!!! Got my notification set for that my friend!!!! Great reaction!!!!!!

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

@@gordonbell8728 thanks so much Gordon!

Miyako has to be the most awesome woman in the world, and beautiful as well!!!!!!!!!

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

Apparently, someone sent a link to this to Kai Hansen of Helloween. He played on the original album. His reaction: "Awesome!"

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s so cool.

Thank you so much for reaction ...Miyako is phenomenal

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you and she sure is.

Miyako ❤ The Golden Touch! ✨✨

So beautifull.❤❤🤘

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Both in looks and talent. That’s a deadly combo.

Miyako is an amazing musician, just today I received the cd and I'm happy to support a talent like her, Fantastic Girl and it's a pleasure to hear her play, whether it's the piano or the guitar or whatever instrument she wants. Great reaction.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andre! She is so talented. I consider her a world class musician on 2 instruments.

miyako held online autograph session for 4 hours for purchasers of the album "awakening etude". after 3 hours, "next, next is fami, there's no such thing." "It's really new bassist fami, she's watching now." "ah...I didn't know fami's real name, I thought I shouldn't ask her her real name. fami, that's a cute real name. ”

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Nice that’s pretty cool.

Miyako Miyako Miyako!

Behold, the delicate power of Miyako!❤😊

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

For sure.

I've listened to all the songs that came out on her piano cover EP that was released June 21, 2023. Mikako can play multiple instruments - piano, guitar, bass, drums but she says first she is a pianist. She started piano at age 3. She is a dedicated to her craft that's why she is so great. Here is the track listing “Battery” (Metallica) “Far Beyond The Sun” (Yngwie Malmsteen) “Eagle Fly Free” (Helloween) “The Loner” (Gary Moore) “Burn” (Deep Purple) “Addicted” (Lovebites)

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! She is definitely a favorite of mine because of her background and work ethic.

She certainly knows how to get all the emotion out of a piano.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

She sure does Mark!

miyakos magic

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Man she sure is. Such a huge talent.

I can't wait to go to her solo concert at Tokyo FM hall on November 19.

@bobcieslinski

9 ай бұрын

MN that will be epic. Have fun!

@ismaeltakahashi6441

9 ай бұрын

Thank you @@bobcieslinski

Hey Bob. I could see your intensity during this performance. Of course, Miakyo is classically trained and a virtuoso. Like your reaction with technical analysis. Enjoyed that! Have a great weekend.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chris! Man she is amazing. Have a great weeekend!

Beautiful. I hear many popular melodies in this piece. You might be interested in pianist Gamazda and/or guitarist Gabriella 9797, both of whom mash the vocal melody and the accompaniment together for many well-known songs.

@MissLoonasSpeech

Жыл бұрын

If you don't mind, I'd add pianist vkgoeswild to those artists.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

That’s sounds awesome! If you get a chance send me a link. Thanks!

@rexwave4624

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Russian. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIpo2ah7mc3Jp7Q.html. Many covers. I’ve been to Russia and did a show with the Bolshoi in Toronto. An amazing country with some very bad tendencies.

@rexwave4624

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnmAutlvmK_WaJM.html California I think.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

@@rexwave4624 got to thanks.

Miyaco play piano.since 3 years old. I dream to.see miyaco in a.concert just she and piano. To me she is a.classic concertist

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

She really is a world class musician.

Beautiful! ✨ Great pianist! (Another fantastic pianist from Japan is Hiromi. (Full name: Hiromi Uehara). Her way of playing is awesome!! She plays a lot of jazz but her classical skills are obvious. It is great!)

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Hi Petra! It’s nice to hear from you! I’ll have to check her out. Miyako just nailed this. What an incredible musician.

@petraljungberg

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Thank you! 🙂 Yes, please do, I think you will be amazed! 😊 I find her intriguing. For a live performance maybe start with her rendition of the well known ”I’ve got rhythm”. It shows both her classical and jazz skills and is filmed so you see her technique well. And that is mind-blowing! Be prepared for a lot of notes..! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dY1pxrZ7mLXef6Q.html Or have a look at this shorter video where she plays jazz and has an incredible piano solo! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnydltZ_qpCsYMo.html And if you go to her YT-channel the One Minute Portraits are newer videos with interesting collabs with famous musicians, eg Avishai Cohen, Hadrian Feraud, Robert Trujillo and Simon Phillips.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

@@petraljungberg thanks Petra! I’ll check those out. They sound amazing!

Miyako has said that she always knew that she wanted to be involved with music for her career path. So, in University she got a degree in Music Composition. I loved what you said about practice and dedication. As a guitarist I realize the importance of repetition and training your muscle memory. Miyako has gotten much more active on her YT Channel and is practicing for a full recital of Metal/Rock covers and straight up classical pieces. You might enjoy a new Miyako video, where she has started practicing to perform Liszt's super difficult La Campanella for that Recital. It's super interesting to see her gain proficiency as she practices the skills and techniques through repetition kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6Vr1tSbkripYZc.html&t 🤘🐺🤘

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick I’ll check it out. You can really tell she works harder than most people do.

Lovebites got a full eagle fly free cover. Were on youtube awhile ago and were amazing

Miyako is a once in a generation musician, we are fortunate to be here to witness her talent. Thanks for reacting to this one Bob. I assume that posting of this one was delayed , as Miyako's EP was released last month. Wait until you hear her arrangement of Battery by Metallica. No MV, it's audio only. A slow start (as was the Metallica version), but once it gets wound up it is a total mind wrench! Cheers. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGp-utezh5zMgM4.html

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll add that one to the list.

Miyako is one of the best musicians out there.

@bobcieslinski

4 ай бұрын

Agreed.

My son is currently attending a very good Music Conservatory. They often have artists come in to give master classes. Of all the musicians I have seen in recent memory, Miyako would be a perfect artist for a Music Conservatory to invite. She could give master classes in piano, guitar and musical composition. Who would be better at explaining the connection between classical music and metal music, from the perspective of both a musician and composer, than Miyako? With a personality that combines both warmth and firmness, she would have a classroom of college students in the palm of her hand. She is simply an extraordinary woman.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Boy that would be an awesome experience. I’d love to be in the class for it too. I wish you son lots of luck in music school. He must be an amazing musician.

@danw6048

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski He has an amazing voice. He is in the Musical Theatre program

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

@@danw6048 that’s pretty cool. Maybe he will be on broadway or a touring company. A lady I taught with had a daughter go into music and she does their broadway in Germany.

@danw6048

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski That is his goal. Two weeks ago, my wife and I along with my youngest daughter and granddaughter went to see him in his first summer stock musical. Afterwards all 5 of us went to NYC and saw some Broadway musicals (Kimberly Akimbo was really good and Parade is one of the best musicals I have ever seen). By luck, I was also able to see a Japanese band called Asterism in a small NYC club. They first started playing together when they were 11, 12 and 14. They are now 21, 22 and 24 and the 21 year old female guitarist is one of the best I have ever seen. As much as I love the playing of Midori and Miyako, she might be better than both of them. I don't think you have reacted to Asterism. If you want to see three young people give an amazing instrumental performance (when they were only 16, 17 and 19) watch this live video of them playing a song called Dawn which they composed themselves - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKmFstiCfq3JcZM.html

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

@@danw6048 sounds like a cool trip. I’ll check them out thanks for the list. That’s saying something about that talent cause those are some pretty good ladies.

You talked about her being able to do an octave with one hand; I'm sure she can do a tenth without any trouble. Chopin is one of her favorite composers and nearly all of his music requires a person to be able to reach a tenth. In fact, Chopin once said that if a person cannot reach a tenth, they shouldn't be playing the piano. I wouldn't be surprised if he intentionally put tenths in his music so that not everyone can play his music.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Good one Ralph and I bet you are correct.

I was lucky enough to get ticket to Miyako's first piano recital. I'm really looking forward to her one-day-only recital in November. Now, my only dilemma is what to wear. She's a member of a heavy metal band, but this time, it's a classical music atmosphere for the recital. Should I go with a collared jacket, maybe? ✨🥰🤘

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Yes maybe depends. How lucky are you to have seen her and you are seeing her again.

@powertothebauer296

10 ай бұрын

herbpoints , maybe you should go in a white dress. lol

As you mentioned about pianists with small hands Yuja Wang comes to mind. She is tiny but the power and speed in which she can play is quite astonishing. Then you have Khatia Buniatishvili who is about 6 feet tall and for the most part she plays very sedately but with such stunning artistry. Would love to see Khatia and Miyako work together.

@bobcieslinski

10 ай бұрын

That could be epic. Thanks.

Your comment: All is said and done. Period. Thank you so much, once more. 🙏 5:00 Here Miyako's _quiet_ section starts. As you know yourself, playing _quietly_ but also _touching_ is the most diffcult task on any instrument. Everybody can _hit notes loudly_ ; but only very few people can _play quietly_ *and* touch souls. And: Miyako uses _quiet_ playing and even _silence_ to emphasize the loudness which then follows. (6:01 and following) *That* proves masterclass. Miyako _lives_ there. Mistress on the piano, mistress of composing (also of _complex_ arrangements). Asami (Lovebites singer) once went, " _Every_ band should have a Miyako." 🥲 Said with humour, I personally find it absolutely _unfair_ towards many other Metal bands, that Lovebites have Miyako in their line-up. That puts many other bands in their places, I suppose. 😉 I am so glad of any world class musician (no matter which genre), putting all his/her indivual excellence in their compositions and performance, to prove, what _music in general_ is capable of.

@bobcieslinski

5 ай бұрын

Awesome comments so true. Thanks!

Helloween cover!

There around 4:50 she is emulating the drum solos in the original. Now you have to see the original version or Lovebites dead on cover of it to see what inspired this beautiful piano piece.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

I’ll do that James. Thanks!

What did I just hear? What an amazing, talented, beautiful, gifted, and a whole truckload of other positive adjectives. Omnia(Offical)- Saltatio Vita is something I would like your reaction on

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! Can you send a link please thanks.

@rongray9858

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Yes I can. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aG2Dtc-dnZytY9o.html

She started learning piano at the age of three and achieved master level. If I remember correctly, she started playing the guitar at the age of 18. An incredible talent.

@bobcieslinski

2 ай бұрын

She’s a major talent. World class for sure.

Мияко.❤❤❤❤❤

I was never a fan of the original song, in fact I don’t believe I had ever heard it until the Lovebites cover. That being said, it’s a case where I enjoy and appreciate her composition but just a bit sad for me it is a song I don’t enjoy. However the quiet middle section was absolutely stunning!!

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Guy for chiming in. It just blew my mind watching her play. Such a talent. She really showed it off.

Have you ever listened to the original song by Helloween? It's a German metal band from the 80s/90s. Hearing it might be interesting because Lovebites often gets compared to them. In fact, Helloween is regarded as one of the first and most influential power metal bands and like Lovebites, they have a classical touch in their compositions.

@bobcieslinski

Ай бұрын

I’ve never heard them. Send me a link if you can. Thanks.

try the original song from Helloween then you can really appreciate her musical talent and maybe learn something about one of the most infuential power-metal bands.... as this is "just" a piano cover of a metal Song....

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I will.

@Metzwerg74

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski i would recomend the album version for a first listening... their live versions are really good, but the album version shows the connection to Miyakos cover better...

🤘🏻🐺🤘🏻

How can you master 2 instruments and also be a mother at 33?

@bobcieslinski

7 ай бұрын

I have no idea cause the time it takes for being a great Mom and a great musician is so much. I have so much respect for her.

Great review. Try Far Beyond the Sun Yngwie Malmsteen cover from the same album. It's an audio track but it is a great work. Since the original composition sounds so much like classic, it is as if Malmsteen covered on guitar a classic piano etude done by Miyako. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYautLCimtHHe6Q.html

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll check it out. It’s added to thr list.

@gatograto

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Great! I'll be watching.

🤘🐺🤘Produced, arranged & recorded by Miyako 🎼 Mixed by Ryunosuke Ikoma at Vox & Heart Studio Dynamic Range 10-11 db ...Better than Lovebites 😁Miyako💪

Is there anything she's not amazing at?

@bobcieslinski

10 ай бұрын

She’s perfect at everything John.