The Chopin piece Miyako (guitar/keyboards) is playing in the intro is "Etude OP10, No. 12" known as the "Revolutionary Etude." In 1831, some officers and citizens rose up against the Polish government, which was under the de facto control of the Russian Empire, in what was called the "November Revolution" but ended in failure due to the direct intervention of Russian troops. Chopin received this news during a performance tour. He never set foot on the soil of his homeland again. When the Russians invaded Warsaw, Chopin's agent presented "Etude OP10, No. 12" in Paris. Because of the agent's exaggerated publicity, people called this piece "Revolutionary Etude. Miyako composed "Swan Song" based on this "Revolutionary Etude" and Dvorak's "New World Symphony. Asami (vocalist), a former ballerina, wrote the lyrics based on the historical background of "Revolutionary Etude" and inspired by Norse mythology and the ballet suite "Swan Lake. "SwanSong" is a requiem dedicated to the warriors who fought to reclaim their homeland, a masterpiece that only LOVEBITES could complete.

@stevebillingsley3529

9 ай бұрын

Excellent synopsis - and you did it in way less paragraphs then I ever could!

@ahodori-dl5hz

9 ай бұрын

@@stevebillingsley3529 I was never really into metal. However, I was shocked by the high musicality and performance technique of "Swan Song" and became a fan of LOVEBITES. I am always posting this text in the hope that many people will better understand this masterpiece.

@new-style-speaker-DIY

9 ай бұрын

@@ahodori-dl5hz As you said, MIDORI's fiery solo at the end is the ``sparkle of life'', and MIYAKO's piano expresses the ``tranquil death''.

@OlettaLiano

9 ай бұрын

@@ahodori-dl5hz I've been a metal head for well over 55 years, and it's mainly because metal has some of the best musicians in the world. I'm also a big fan of classical, and other music genre's with super talented musicians.

This song is an emotional roller coaster. Each stage takes it to higher level than the previous. Wave after wave, it's awesome. The composition and musicianship are the best!

Here for my daily Lovebites fix 🐺

Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES. LOVEBITES has about 60 songs. Please keep up the good work LOVEBITES. LOVEBITES was formed in 2016 by Miho(Ba) and Haruna(Dr), members of the band "DESTROSE", which went on hiatus in 2015. The girls made their major label debut in 2017 (March 24) with "THE LOVEBITES EP". On 18 June 2018, LOVEBITES won 'BEST NEW BAND' at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2018 awards organised by the British metal magazine METAL HAMMER. On 4 August, LOVEBITES performed on the W.E.T stage at WACKEN OPEN AIR 2018, one of the world's largest annual metal festivals in Germany, with the 10,000 capacity venue almost full. "Bloodstack open air 2018(Aug. 10)" also participated. On August 20,2018, LOVEBITES announced that it has partnered with X-ray Touring, one of the largest players in the UK booking agent industry. LOVEBITES toured the Netherlands, Germany, France and UK from November 13-21, 2018. Asami (Vo) of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm "Download Japan 2019(March 21)", singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's 'Love Bites', which gave the band their name. I participated in "dowload Festival 2019(June 15)". And Asami of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm Download Festival UK 2019, singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's "Love Bites" again after Japan. LOVEBITES join DragonForce on UK tour 2019(Nov. 2-14). On 2 December 2019, LOVEBITES was the support act for the Tokyo leg of Halestorm's Japan tour. Asami(Vo) Miyako(G - Key ‐ Piano Black hair) Midori(G) Haruna(Dr) Miho(Ba) First Bassist Bassist of this song New bassist from 'JUDGEMENT DAY' songs. Fami(Ba) New Bassist On 17 August 2021, LOVEBITES took an extended break after the departure of their leader, bassist Miho. The remaining girls organised an audition for a new bassist from around the world and recruited a new bassist called Fami(Ba). Fami is a five-string bassist who can dance, sing and play and has 678,000 KZread subscribers. You will be amazed by new bassist Fami's slapping and fast finger picking. If you watch "Alien Alien" on her KZread channel, which was uploaded 4 years ago with 10,880,000 listens on her content, you will be amazed at her world-class slapping skills. KZread channel "Fami。" [alien alien Bass cover]" kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5OJ09ytp7ynf7g.html Fami signed a contact for the "Bacchus Handmade Series signature headless bass WOODLINE5AC-HL Fami" at the age of 19. Fami is currently 21 years old.

Fami's first live performance is the Hammer of Wrath from Knockin at Heaven's Gate. She is shown a lot of love for her first big performance in that song, This particular concert (Five of a Kind 2020) is fast from beginning to end and is great!!!

@evilvolts

9 ай бұрын

best way to compare Miho and Fami is this live song compared to the live when Miho did it The Awakening/Hammer of Wrath. I noticed Fami and Midori do the same thing during Miyako's solo that Miho and Midori did. With Miho: The Awakening/The Hammer of Wrath kzread.info/dash/bejne/oah-vLKOc9rff7A.html With Fami: Hammer of wrath /Live heavens gate kzread.info/dash/bejne/onymubSNYK3LkcY.html

@athlonen

9 ай бұрын

Every on stage move they did at Knockin’ at Heavens Gate was the same as they did at FOAK. The raising of the guitars, Fami and Midori playing off each other during Miyako’s solo, Fami/Miho coming up front when the guitars drop out, all of that was the same. What makes this big for Fami is that it’s the first song of the set of the biggest show she’s ever played, which is why you saw all of them a lot more interactive. Miyako was getting the crowd going from the start, as well as after her solo. The best way to compare Miho and Fami is by tone and sound of the bass, not physical talent. Miho’s sound, while not exactly thin, sounds a lot like Frank Bello (Anthrax) or Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), while Fami’s sound is beefy and thick, like Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) with fuzz/distortion, or Rob Trujillo.

I can't see how they could have made that performance any more perfect. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

How many people on the planet could do what Miyako just did in this song? Perhaps a dozen? Probably less? I consider it a privilege to be able to experience her talent.

@donborsick

9 ай бұрын

True, then add her ability to compose about 30 of their songs.

@RedShift76

9 ай бұрын

@@donborsick Then add her beauty, grace and modesty. She stands alone.

Behold! The power of Miyako!😊❤

@stevebillingsley3529

9 ай бұрын

Hands down, Miyako is the GOAT. Whether it be performing a piano recital in Tokyo Hall, shredding the guitar with Lovebites (or 21g, or A Drop of Joker, or Sonic Lover Reckless), being what I assume to be an amazing mother, or arranging/composing much of Lovebites catalogue, Miyako can do it all!

Bloody Lovebites 🐺 🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great, thanks for your great reaction Friend, next one A Frozen Serenade Please.

I saw your eyes watering up and thought wait till she gets back to the piano. Keep going and don't take so long next time 😂 🤘🥁🎹🎸🎤🐺

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) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020

Wolfpack here visiting your channel.

These awesome ladies have invigorated and further developed the metal genre in impressive ways: excellent songbook, stellar musicianship, terrific stage performances and tons of personality - all of it fused to perfect synergy. What an incredible band they are!

LOVEBITES🔥🤘🐺🤘🔥

the best metal band today. see more lovebites, in live, 2020, 2021, 2023.

Perfection does exist 🐺

Thank you, Steve! Thank you, Chief!

It's a masterpiece.

These are some seriously talented ladies🤩 And YAY for you being back on the reactions! Have missed the best reactor on KZread, very much! Thank you!

@stevebillingsley3529

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you are correct Ceci, the best reactor on KZread - always honest and heartfelt. I'll keep doing my best to nudge Chief along to check out more from these talented women. 😉

@CeciA333

9 ай бұрын

@@stevebillingsley3529 Yes, he deffo is🤘!! I am cheering you on in this task☺💪 Thanks to you I have opened my eyes for these talented ladies🥰 Have an amazing time at Aftershock!!

Every time a reactor mentions the singer having such a powerful voice I keep remembering that she (Asami) is only 4'-10" tall and still has that booming vocal ability! And the tallest at 5'-2" is Miyako, piano player/guitarist! The drummer (Haruna) is killing it and only 4'-9"! They all wear heals except Haruna! They are so awesome to me and I love they have such passion in their playing!

Thank you again, brother! So glad you finally got to see this one. I'll be thinking about you when my kids and I are at Aftershock next week! Stay well, and much love 🖤

@Chief322

9 ай бұрын

Be safe and have the best time, my brother 🫂🤘🏻❤️ Thank you so much for this one 🥹 Your Patreon comment btw.. ❤️ Absolutely loving the info and I shall get back to you, brother ☺️

They're the best bro, a lot of amazing note by them, I suggest you to check The Crusade, live Tokyo 2021, amazing, thank you reacting Lovebites, carry on, tons to go 👍👍👌

Lovebites brought me to your channel. You've been bitten.

🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

Miyako Magic!

Miyako’s piano playing is exceptional. She’s performing her first public recital in November in Tokyo. Check out her solo ep ‘Opus 23’ where she covers some of her favourite rock tracks but on piano.

This is a metal masterpiece, plain and simple. This was the Miyako Show.

The problem with listening to Lovebites as a reactor is you deprive yourself of enjoying a phenomenal catalogue. There are just too many great songs and wonderful moments with the ladies to wait and discover them in drips and drabs. You can literally listen to one song repeatedly and discover something wonderful and beautiful you missed before. Now imagine that times their 50 or so songs. Even just know, I noticed something new with Haruna's accents, and I've probably hear this song over a hundred times. Keep at it though, definitely worth every minute.

Good reaction. Lovebites is an incredible group, real phenomena. All their songs are quality. Lovebites is the best band.

Miho the founder and original bassist was on this video Fami joined to replace Miho who left in August 2021 after a year hiatus lovebites held auditions and chose Fami in 2022.

My favorite band in the world. The talent, the beauty of their songs. Any one of their live DVD performances you can literally pick out any one of them to listen to, because the sound is so good, and listen just to them, and be amazed at their skill and what you're hearing. Never gets old. I really enjoyed your reaction. This is one of their masterpieces to be sure, along with Frozen Serenade, but I love it when they go hard into the paint too, with something like Thunder Vengeance or Break the Wall. Just my favorite band. They pulled inspiration from all different places in the history of metal, play it flawlessly and make it their own, and put Asami in there and create perfection. I subscribed in case you check out some more form them (recommended, and I hope you do!).

Great review!!

masterpiece 🤘

another multi talented Miyako piece to see is Frozen Serenade live.

Always stunning, even after dozens of listens!

The great achievement of Lovebites is that they brought beauty to heavy metal and I'm not talking of their personal beauty (which there is), I'm talking of musical beauty. They are so heavy and at the same time their music is light like a bird, it really lifts me up every single time I hear them and sometimes I want to cry for joy.

Miho Miho Miho!

Welcome back! Midori's Spanish influenced solo towards the end is one of my favorite guitar solos of all time. It get's me every time.

It is so nice to see you reacting to Lovebites again, as you said it's been too long, but you can only do so much and I'm sure you have a list as long as your arm to get through, but good reaction my friend.☮

I think now, you are well ready for the ‘frozen serenade’ experience!

I have to admit that I am not a huge Lovebites fan. I just never heard a song that stuck with me, until now. I really like this one. The melody is beautiful and I absolutely love the guitars. The "Piano Sandwich Song" might just be the song that gets me into them ❤😂

@Remek58R

9 ай бұрын

I'd suggest one of the live "Edge Of The World" performances. Starts as a beautiful ballad then slowly progresses into more classic heavy metal near the end. (turn on closed captions, too, the lyrics are worth following)

@1970Phoenix

9 ай бұрын

And "Frozen Serenade" live is another of their songs that you might like. In my opinion, it is a masterpiece. Classical Piano, Spanish Guitar and even ballet in a Power Metal song. Like I say, it is a masterpiece. Here's the link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5ls0rOPpZC4fps.html&ab_channel=HarryVethkovMaffiosov

@stevebillingsley3529

9 ай бұрын

@@Remek58R - Yes, especially the Five of a Kind DVD from 2020 - it's amazing considering that Asami can do what she does after having already been belting for an hour and a half.

@stevebillingsley3529

9 ай бұрын

Yay, Tess! Glad you found one you liked!

@pianoblacksky

9 ай бұрын

@@stevebillingsley3529 Thank YOU for requesting it! I saw you're going to Aftershock. I hope you have an amazing time! 🤘

Never could get into metal until I watched LOVEBITES Holy War. Now hooked on their music. A good reaction might be "Frozen Serenade" Another arrow to their superbow

All my love🙏 🤘🐺🤘🐺🤘🐺🤘🐺🤘🐺🤘❣

In the background You can hear another Chopin Etude: Ocean, always played and recorded by Miyako.

🤘🏻🔥🐺LOVEBITES THE BEST‼️

These ladies the queens of metal you don’t listen nothing yet. I will see you next reaction . Thanks

@Actkqk3

9 ай бұрын

In fact he has listen to several Lovebites songs. Its you who "don't listen nothing yet".

@nabilpetrus8354

9 ай бұрын

I don’t knew what I mean.

What makes you emotional, bro, might be the overwhelming touch of this special kind of interpreting music in certain a female way, this "artistic natural force" - classical & metal. . . - everything is getting an unknown depth and width we as normally male audience are used to experience . . .

Not only are the songs and performances wonderful, but by coincidence, the lyrics overlap with the Russian-Ukrainian war, making it even more sentimental. ​

masterpiece=Swan Song 2020version=piano intro (chopin)→Swan Song with piano outro 2021version=no piano intro→Swan Song(more dynamic version)with piano outro "Miyako played piano outro、more slowly & more emotional!" 2024 Will they play Swan Song？

@mikadoewolfpack2725

9 ай бұрын

2023 She play La Campanella !!!!

Good reaction as always. But is a pity that you take so much time from one Lovebites reaction to another.