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As always great reaction sir. The ladies are just phenomenal. It's astonishing how flawless they play, especially at this speed and yet look so effortless. Haruna is just a beast (again).
When you hear a reaction from someone who has a knowledge of what makes musicianship either average, good, great or just on another level, and then explain why. The ladies of lovebites are on that level that is seen as legendary as far as I'm concerned. Flawless in every department from the rhythm section right through to the strings and of course the One and Only Voice of Asami the stage general. Untouchable 🤘🎤🥁🎹🎸🐺
Great analysis and review as usual Bob ! This track is 195 bpm of pure awesomeness. Like you have mentioned, these amazing ladies don't miss when they're on stage.
Good reaction. Probably their fastest song. Certainly one of Miyako’s masterpieces. Love the smile on Fami’s face. And also impressed by Haruna smiling and singing along while drumming amazingly. Sad i could not go to one of their concerts. Hope to see them live once. Lovebites is my all time favorite band and Miyako my all time favorite artist/composer. Thanks for this reaction.
I had the pleasure of seeing them live in London playing SSS last July. They were so relaxed like playing in rehearsal. You some metal heads yearning for more movements in their stage shows but they were just spectacular for just playing this song flawlessly. Go see them when you can.
@@raybl9295 I always I’d prefer them just as they are, I never liked bands that ran around. I’ve seen many guitar godz and they all just stood there jamming and mesmerizing us with their amazing skills
Another great reaction of Lovebites. Thanks Bob. Amazing thing this was the last song they played of the concert. Their energies and techniques were excellent to the end of the show.
LOVEBITES - Soldier Stands Solitarily lyrics & credits: If tomorrow never comes Was it ever even here? Nobody knows Trying to find key to the door It's me and no one else All in my hand Things aren't as easy as "right" and "wrong' You only need one thing to be proud of Solitary soldier Fighting till the end I'm not satisfied Solitary fire Even with the scars I'm not satisfied If I can take it all back Daydreaming won't change a thing, so worthless Life is always back and forth of hurting and getting hurt Can't change this I have been searching for something long Not enough time to care what others think Solitary soldier Fighting till the end I'm not satisfied Solitary fire Even with the scars I'm not satisfied SOLOS: miyako / midori / both Things aren't as easy as "right" and "wrong' You only need one thing to be proud of Solitary soldier Fighting till the end I'm not satisfied Solitary fire Even with the scars I'm not satisfied Solitary soldier Fighting till the end I'm not satisfied Solitary fire Even with the scars I'm not satisfied ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: miyako & LOVEBITES album: Judgement Day 02/22/2023 ----
I was there. It was my first LOVEBITES concert. The performance right in front of me felt unreal, like I was dreaming. Watching your reaction-well, more like your amazement😅-in this video, I’ve come to appreciate their extraordinary musicianship all over again.❤
Yeah it is Lovebites, we're gonna blame them for making such amazing music. How another reactor said he feels sorry for the other bands, they are the bar, and they raise the level by themselves. Thanks for the reaction.
Bob ... Haruna's stamina didn't last just 6 minutes, but two hours! It's hard to overstate how excellent and inspiring they are! They literally defy description. Unbelievable!
Lovebites is for certain _my_ heavy metal band of the year. Haruna, the drummer, is phenomenal. They all are, and their production team is doing an amazing job capturing it all for our greatest pleasure.
This is metal at its best ..... they should send the Blu Ray/DVD of this track/show in the outer space, on the other planets to show what the Human Species is musically capable of ...
I swear I think Haruna could do a long-distance marathon in world record time. Without breaking a sweat and have a huge smile afterwards. Her endurance level is incredibly insane. I love Fami's bass work on this number. I don't think she gets enough credit on how good he really is. I saw this full concert when it streamed. After the show the 5 of them signed one of Haruna's drumheads and tossed it out to the audience. Oh, Haruna's cymbal work is immaculate. Shes so precise on her cymbal strikes, I tell anyone who wants to be a drummer, to pay attention to her cymbal work. This was their closing number to.
For me, "Haruna 'n' Fami" are one of the best rhythm sections in today's heavy metal. Fami is making a lot of progress and is pushing the other musicians, the change as a live band is obvious.
This is the AD the Energizer Bunny refused to join in on......LOL. Speed, yes but flawless execution and Haruna just ran a marathon in this song alone. I was waiting for the Guitar Rescue Society to storm the stage to save those instruments from the abuse they were enduring!!! I am truly amazed each time I watch this video at the fact the instruments and equipment didn't burst into flames. This is the video that either inspires you to practice harder to get better or simply has you giving up and quitting. Another great review as always!!!
I believe in the progrock set miyako even broke a string at the ending of this song. In one of the fancams you can see it very good. Those poor guitars😅
This song is 195 bpm, and their song (Soul Defender) is 208 bpm!!!!! This song was the end of the concert and then they came back out and did a 3-song encore!!!!! Haruna's special cymbals are three star shaped cymbals, one right in front and one on each side of her kit!!!!! She spins the one in front at times!!!!! If you haven't reacted to "FATE GEAR" (Headless Goddess) you owe it to yourself to give them a listen!!!!!! They are s Steampunk Metal Band, and their gear and costumes are all Steampunk themed!!!!! Thank you for what you do!!!!!
Rumour has it the stage crew had fire extinguishers ready just in case Haruna’s feet caught fire! 😅😊 Great reaction Bob. This song is a banger! 🤟🇨🇦 I’m glad you mentioned Haruna’s cymbals. I’ve always considered one of the most creative drummers when it comes to her use of them.
Another good one, Bob. The technique Miyako was playing is called *'sweeping* - you learn to sweep across the strings with the pick and articulate each note as you glide over it. Miyako (and Midori) are _very_ good at it. Miyako did the opening tapping, into a dual harmony, then played a solo at the end of each verse, and did the *_very_* fast picking throughout each Chorus, then a harmony lead with Midori, into her own 16 bar solo, then another dual harmony with Midori, more solos during the final verse and chorus, then the ending solo as they closed out their set. I think she may have played more notes in a single song than anyone ever has . . except maybe Yngwie.
I believe this was the closing song of the concert. You can hear Asami say Good Night. So not only is the song their fastest song, but they play it after around 90 minutes of other songs almost as fast. It's unbelievable.
My favorite song from Lovebites! Another masterpiece from Miyako. From the album Judgement Day Lyrics: Asami Music: Miyako Arrangement: Miyako/Lovebites
I feel the need, the need for speed!! This song is just pure velocity. I got a kick out of your facial expressions Bob. Another brilliant reaction and analysis sir. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
By the way, it's actually easier to play the guitar with one leg up, especially when you have the guitar very low while standing, that's why many guitarists go one leg up while playing lead or a solo, so you have better reach and control over the fretboard!
This song Bob is the definition of heavy metal, I believe it weighs in at a solitarily 194 bpm incredible I love everything about this song Regards Wolfpack 🐺 UK 🤘🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶🔥🤯🤘
When the album was released, they did a live stream listening session of the whole thing with little whiteboards where they wrote commentary as they went. This is the last song on the album, and Miyako actually apologized to Haruna and Asami after Haruna commented "FAST!". 🙂
Fantastic live rendition of one of my five favourite songs by Lovebites! My other four faves are "The Hammer of Wrath", "Break the Wall" (live version from 2020), "Set the World on Fire" and "Dissonance". (I guess it's obvious what my favourite metal subgenre is.)
What Miyako was doing is called "sweep-picking", it sounds really cool, and looks even cooler. Gojira isn't the only thing in Japan that is nuclear-powered. Haruna is a nuclear-powered machine, with a serious kawaii attitude.
Thanks for your commentaries. Really enjoyed them. As for Fami solo, she has a double thumbing in her repetoire that she sneaks in often instead of plucking following a slap. Whatever she's doing, Fami solo sounds so good.
Have you seen Miyako's San Francisco video where she uses a Waymo driverless taxi?? Did you watch the Miyako interview where she talks about her college audition that caused her to pick up the guitar?? I think Midori and Miyako put their leg up to take the weight of the guitar off their shoulders.
Only that genius Miyako can compose this kind of progressive power metal madness of a song where they all can show what they got and shine...When i first heard it on album i thought that they can never pull it out live-but this is a proof that these girls can do anything-this kind of a talent is one of a kind. The band is one of a kind. Cant compare them to anyone else. Just spectacular
During a review of their own song, Miyako apologized to Haruna (in a fun way) for the speed of the song. Haruna held her card up saying “so fast”. If I remember correctly, Haruna said she had to practice and work on her endurance for this song it had such a rapid pace. That they can play it live is a credit to their always astonishing abilities. Plus, this was at the end of probably a 20 song concert.
Visibility wasn’t as good as I would have liked because Haruna was not on a drum stage so she almost was too low to see, and there were no platforms for the other band members so my view was like waist up. However they sounded just like in their other concerts, tight, friendly, smiling. My friend who went was not very familiar with them, now he’s smitten. Well worth the long hours of standing and waiting!
In this release video for SSS, Miyako drew a sign with an apology to both Asami (high notes) and Haruna (fast drumming) saying "Asami & Haruna: Sorry" after Haruna showed a sign "Fast!" multiple times (and Midori "Doko Doko Doko Doko"), and Asami gave jokingly a "devil's horn" sign. Haruna saw that and did the same, then both did it. They've also show signs, Haruna "Fast!" and later "Focus on drums", Asami one indicating, that the song had very early on high notes (sth. with "A" Melo). Before the release of this official live video, that release video with the LOVEBITES members was the best SSS video on TH-cam! See v=jeL6FHQ01V4
Correct me if I'm wrong... But someone said this was the 13th song of the 18 song concert set... Talk about keeping the exquisite high level on top.... ! That says something about the skill kept thru the whole concert by these lady's.. And just think about the stamina of Haruna... But then, they are all 5 equlibrent perfectionists. Each one a master in their respective craft. What also as allways shines thru. Is the remarkable idea's, mind and song writing of Miyako. That , each stellar skillness, and each ones input as each song is bringed to life, a long musical training life before and ton of practice together and by themselves. This lady's to me are in their genre an unique band. So much greatness in each one so it's almost not fair against other powermetal/Trash band's. And again, not a single bad song. I really hope as many as possible will discover and apriacate them in our present time whilethey are at their absolute peak. Cant see many band's in the world in their genre who is as good in all the ways as lovebites. In our current time. Maybe BattleBeast and Unleash the Archers. But none of them does every song an piece of art. And in none of them are every single musician at this technical level. Love ure chanel Mr Cieslinski. And ure reactions. Many LB songs left to discover ! Old and new... Love from a cold Stockholm /Jonny
@MissLoonasSpeech Thank you for enlightening me with the correct input. I wasn't sure but now I am thanks to you ❤️👍 (And excuse my bad english. It was over 30 years ago I studied english...:) )
@@bobcieslinski If it was outside of Japan, there is a small chance with hired kit, but in Japan she travels with her own kit! And she is under contract with Sabian.
If you stop the guitar in the middle and divide it, the exquisite composition will be great. Even if you comment without knowing the overall flow, it's just a way to overcome the situation.
Asami (vocalist) complained that every time she wrote a new song, the band members (probably Midori and Miyako) demanded a higher key, which caused her a lot of trouble.
I might have missed it, but I didn't hear you mention the fact that the beginning of the lead section was actually classical music done on rock instruments
if any of the players be it the string or drummers of either lovebytes or band-maid decided to actually decided offer a master class on the instrument they play i would be more than willing to actually find the money to attend to learn even a small fraction of what they know and their thought process of putting a song together
This band has always been amazing. Does anyone else feel a difference in this band since the addition of Fami? Nothing against Miho, but there is something VERY special here.
Looks like you haven't done Fami's "Alien Alien" cover. If you wanna see what she could do 4 years ago at 17, prepare to have your mind melted. th-cam.com/video/Q_UqztwYAOU/w-d-xo.html
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I love your reactions Bob. You are the best. Another fantastic reaction, thanks.
Thanks so much you made my day. I appreciate it!
Great reaction! This is one of the best live performances in metal history as far as I'm concerned. These ladies are my favorite of all time! 🤘🐺🤘
I don't even know how many times I listened to this song ! Best heavy metal song I have ever heard especially this live version !
As always great reaction sir. The ladies are just phenomenal. It's astonishing how flawless they play, especially at this speed and yet look so effortless. Haruna is just a beast (again).
Couldn't agree more
When you hear a reaction from someone who has a knowledge of what makes musicianship either average, good, great or just on another level, and then explain why. The ladies of lovebites are on that level that is seen as legendary as far as I'm concerned. Flawless in every department from the rhythm section right through to the strings and of course the One and Only Voice of Asami the stage general. Untouchable 🤘🎤🥁🎹🎸🐺
Thanks Gordon! They are world class musicians.
Yes, this is an incredible performance from them all! Great reaction/review, thanks Bob!
Thanks Allen!
Those five people are just perfect together!
I will miss Miho's compositions, however.
@@Argumemnon Me too, but I must say that Fami is the perfect replacement
Always love your insight into Lovebites and other wonderful bands that you review.
Thanks I appreciate the kind words.
Great analysis and review as usual Bob ! This track is 195 bpm of pure awesomeness. Like you have mentioned, these amazing ladies don't miss when they're on stage.
Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for the kind words.
Awesome video as always Bob im just back from my honeymoon in Italy and watched your videos every night when relaxing!
Congratulations!!
Wow congratulations!!! Italy sounds like an awesome Honeymoon spot too. My brother just got back from there a month ago. He loved it.
@@jawosammadennhier7062 can’t wait to go someday soon.
Good reaction. Probably their fastest song. Certainly one of Miyako’s masterpieces. Love the smile on Fami’s face. And also impressed by Haruna smiling and singing along while drumming amazingly. Sad i could not go to one of their concerts. Hope to see them live once. Lovebites is my all time favorite band and Miyako my all time favorite artist/composer. Thanks for this reaction.
Thanks John! I’m hoping to get a chance to eventually see them live too whether it’s here or in Japan.
Trust me they are just as good if not better in an actual live performance, saw them in Dallas and I just fell in love with them even more.
I know exactly what you mean!
So cool Sal that you went and saw them.
I had the pleasure of seeing them live in London playing SSS last July. They were so relaxed like playing in rehearsal. You some metal heads yearning for more movements in their stage shows but they were just spectacular for just playing this song flawlessly. Go see them when you can.
@@raybl9295 I always I’d prefer them just as they are, I never liked bands that ran around. I’ve seen many guitar godz and they all just stood there jamming and mesmerizing us with their amazing skills
The last big concert on September 1st in Tokyo lasted over 2 hours. All at an absolutely high tempo. Haruna at the peak of her life on the drums.
That’s just crazy. Wow!
Another great reaction of Lovebites. Thanks Bob. Amazing thing this was the last song they played of the concert. Their energies and techniques were excellent to the end of the show.
Last song of the Main Set. They return after 2-minutes for a 3-song, 20-minute encore!
Wow 20 minute encore after the whole concert. Incredible.
Thanks they are world class.
My favorite part.. Haruna's solo fill.. just mind blowing how fast she is and steady. She also finds the time to smile.
This is one of their 'specials'. So awesome and even Haruna said this one was fast. 😊🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
LOVEBITES - Soldier Stands Solitarily lyrics & credits:
If tomorrow never comes
Was it ever even here? Nobody knows
Trying to find key to the door
It's me and no one else
All in my hand
Things aren't as easy as "right" and "wrong'
You only need one thing to be proud of
Solitary soldier
Fighting till the end
I'm not satisfied
Solitary fire
Even with the scars
I'm not satisfied
If I can take it all back
Daydreaming won't change a thing, so worthless
Life is always back and forth of hurting and getting hurt
Can't change this
I have been searching for something long
Not enough time to care what others think
Solitary soldier
Fighting till the end
I'm not satisfied
Solitary fire
Even with the scars
I'm not satisfied
SOLOS: miyako / midori / both
Things aren't as easy as "right" and "wrong'
You only need one thing to be proud of
Solitary soldier
Fighting till the end
I'm not satisfied
Solitary fire
Even with the scars
I'm not satisfied
Solitary soldier
Fighting till the end
I'm not satisfied
Solitary fire
Even with the scars
I'm not satisfied
-----
lyrics: asami
music: miyako
arrangement: miyako & LOVEBITES
album: Judgement Day 02/22/2023
----
This is speed metal bliss cranking along at almost 200 BPM. My favorite speed metal song from ANY band. They truly are the Metal Queens!
Yes, this song is so mesmerizing and relentless. Lovebites’ trademark.
Best metal song in many many years! Lovebites rules! Greeting Jean-Marc (missed the live one...)
This is just a masterpiece. how can this be a comparison to the other band nowadays? 🤘🏽
Harupis sticks and kick pedal must be smokin after she’s attacked this full on track ..Amazing 👌🔥🔥
For sure
If there is such a thing as beyond spectacular, you just watched it.
M&M, two of the best sweep pickers on the planet!
Another Masterpiece Composed by Miyako and lyrics provided by Asami.
All Five are So Masterful at their chosen instrument(s) !!
🩷🐺🩷🐺🩷🐺🩷🐺🩷🐺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was there. It was my first LOVEBITES concert. The performance right in front of me felt unreal, like I was dreaming. Watching your reaction-well, more like your amazement😅-in this video, I’ve come to appreciate their extraordinary musicianship all over again.❤
Hey Herb! So cool you were able to see them live man. They sure are world class musicians.
Yeah it is Lovebites, we're gonna blame them for making such amazing music. How another reactor said he feels sorry for the other bands, they are the bar, and they raise the level by themselves. Thanks for the reaction.
Thanks they sure do raise the bar to a very high level.
Haruna Haruna Haruna is outstanding on this track.
Bob ... Haruna's stamina didn't last just 6 minutes, but two hours! It's hard to overstate how excellent and inspiring they are! They literally defy description. Unbelievable!
That’s crazy right Bernard.
I Love this Ladies. Awesome Musicans. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤❤❤🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
At the end of her solo Miyako puts a 1 hit tap with her ringfinger in this kind of sweeppicking, so fast that it is hard to see
Hey Bob, That was 195 BPM! My favorite part was Fami's solo.
Lovebites is for certain _my_ heavy metal band of the year. Haruna, the drummer, is phenomenal. They all are, and their production team is doing an amazing job capturing it all for our greatest pleasure.
Totally agree.
(Not only) my favorite LOVEBITES song! 195 bpm awesomeness. Fast and melodic. HM on steroids. Like a freight train...
I can see why it’s your favorite. Man that speed. Wow!
This is metal at its best ..... they should send the Blu Ray/DVD of this track/show in the outer space, on the other planets to show what the Human Species is musically capable of ...
Some (very rare) of the Human Species are musically capable of...
I swear I think Haruna could do a long-distance marathon in world record time. Without breaking a sweat and have a huge smile afterwards. Her endurance level is incredibly insane. I love Fami's bass work on this number. I don't think she gets enough credit on how good he really is. I saw this full concert when it streamed. After the show the 5 of them signed one of Haruna's drumheads and tossed it out to the audience. Oh, Haruna's cymbal work is immaculate. Shes so precise on her cymbal strikes, I tell anyone who wants to be a drummer, to pay attention to her cymbal work. This was their closing number to.
Hey John. They are all incredible and yes showing Haruna as an example for drumset playing is great. She’s amazing.
For me, "Haruna 'n' Fami" are one of the best rhythm sections in today's heavy metal.
Fami is making a lot of progress and is pushing the other musicians, the change as a live band is obvious.
This is the AD the Energizer Bunny refused to join in on......LOL. Speed, yes but flawless execution and Haruna just ran a marathon in this song alone. I was waiting for the Guitar Rescue Society to storm the stage to save those instruments from the abuse they were enduring!!! I am truly amazed each time I watch this video at the fact the instruments and equipment didn't burst into flames. This is the video that either inspires you to practice harder to get better or simply has you giving up and quitting. Another great review as always!!!
I believe in the progrock set miyako even broke a string at the ending of this song. In one of the fancams you can see it very good. Those poor guitars😅
😂great comments Susan.
I think the "flick" you mention is a technique called "sweep picking", which is something both Miyako and Midori both do quite a lot.
Yes it is sweep picking
This song is 195 bpm, and their song (Soul Defender) is 208 bpm!!!!! This song was the end of the concert and then they came back out and did a 3-song encore!!!!! Haruna's special cymbals are three star shaped cymbals, one right in front and one on each side of her kit!!!!! She spins the one in front at times!!!!! If you haven't reacted to "FATE GEAR" (Headless Goddess) you owe it to yourself to give them a listen!!!!!! They are s Steampunk Metal Band, and their gear and costumes are all Steampunk themed!!!!! Thank you for what you do!!!!!
Thanks Clint for the awesome info and suggestion.
Rumour has it the stage crew had fire extinguishers ready just in case Haruna’s feet caught fire! 😅😊
Great reaction Bob. This song is a banger! 🤟🇨🇦
I’m glad you mentioned Haruna’s cymbals. I’ve always considered one of the most creative drummers when it comes to her use of them.
Hey Robin nice to hear from you. Thanks and that fire comment is hilarious.
Another good one, Bob. The technique Miyako was playing is called *'sweeping* - you learn to sweep across the strings with the pick and articulate each note as you glide over it. Miyako (and Midori) are _very_ good at it. Miyako did the opening tapping, into a dual harmony, then played a solo at the end of each verse, and did the *_very_* fast picking throughout each Chorus, then a harmony lead with Midori, into her own 16 bar solo, then another dual harmony with Midori, more solos during the final verse and chorus, then the ending solo as they closed out their set. I think she may have played more notes in a single song than anyone ever has . . except maybe Yngwie.
Thanks Patrick. Yep sweeping. Lots of fantastic guitar stuff in this one.
I believe this was the closing song of the concert. You can hear Asami say Good Night. So not only is the song their fastest song, but they play it after around 90 minutes of other songs almost as fast. It's unbelievable.
It was the closing song of their regular set, followed by an encore of another three songs.
That’s unbelievable. Wow!
My favorite song from Lovebites! Another masterpiece from Miyako.
From the album Judgement Day
Lyrics: Asami
Music: Miyako
Arrangement: Miyako/Lovebites
nobody does it better...
Other than the speed, nothing in the studio version really grabbed me. This live version , however, is a different story. Just fun watching them play.
For sure.
195 bpm of metal goodness. Haruna is a cyborg.
Cyborg, hahaha! That's a new one. Very appropriate though.
I feel the need, the need for speed!! This song is just pure velocity. I got a kick out of your facial expressions Bob. Another brilliant reaction and analysis sir. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
Thanks Donegal!
By the way, it's actually easier to play the guitar with one leg up, especially when you have the guitar very low while standing, that's why many guitarists go one leg up while playing lead or a solo, so you have better reach and control over the fretboard!
Hey Obud. Very true. Most bass players will choose that position given a choice too.
Bob, If you want Fami solo, try Bell in The Jail.
The thanks Gatograto! Nice to hear from you.
@@bobcieslinski I got mixed up, I'm terribly sorry, it was Someone's Dream, although Bell In The Jail is a great piece as well.
This song Bob is the definition of heavy metal, I believe it weighs in at a solitarily 194 bpm incredible I love everything about this song
Regards Wolfpack 🐺 UK 🤘🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶🔥🤯🤘
Hey Michael! It sure is.
Prachtige reactie. En wat een schitterende band.
When the album was released, they did a live stream listening session of the whole thing with little whiteboards where they wrote commentary as they went. This is the last song on the album, and Miyako actually apologized to Haruna and Asami after Haruna commented "FAST!". 🙂
😂
Fantastic live rendition of one of my five favourite songs by Lovebites! My other four faves are "The Hammer of Wrath", "Break the Wall" (live version from 2020), "Set the World on Fire" and "Dissonance". (I guess it's obvious what my favourite metal subgenre is.)
BPM.195
It's an advanced performance, so the experience might feel like it's over 200.
Best metal song in last 20 years! Lovebites are Great! Cheers! 🍻🐺🤘
The best song by the best band...
What Miyako was doing is called "sweep-picking", it sounds really cool, and looks even cooler.
Gojira isn't the only thing in Japan that is nuclear-powered. Haruna is a nuclear-powered machine, with a serious kawaii attitude.
Thanks yep it’s sweep picking. Awesome sound.
Thanks for your commentaries. Really enjoyed them. As for Fami solo, she has a double thumbing in her repetoire that she sneaks in often instead of plucking following a slap. Whatever she's doing, Fami solo sounds so good.
Have you seen Miyako's San Francisco video where she uses a Waymo driverless taxi??
Did you watch the Miyako interview where she talks about her college audition that caused her to pick up the guitar??
I think Midori and Miyako put their leg up to take the weight of the guitar off their shoulders.
Only that genius Miyako can compose this kind of progressive power metal madness of a song where they all can show what they got and shine...When i first heard it on album i thought that they can never pull it out live-but this is a proof that these girls can do anything-this kind of a talent is one of a kind. The band is one of a kind. Cant compare them to anyone else. Just spectacular
You said it Zoran. They are world class musicians.
🤟🏻💥🤯🌋S🌪️S🌊S🔥🤯⚡🤘🏻
🐺THE POWER OF LOVEBITES🐺
During a review of their own song, Miyako apologized to Haruna (in a fun way) for the speed of the song. Haruna held her card up saying “so fast”. If I remember correctly, Haruna said she had to practice and work on her endurance for this song it had such a rapid pace. That they can play it live is a credit to their always astonishing abilities. Plus, this was at the end of probably a 20 song concert.
It’s totally crazy. How was the Lovebites concert you just saw?
Visibility wasn’t as good as I would have liked because Haruna was not on a drum stage so she almost was too low to see, and there were no platforms for the other band members so my view was like waist up. However they sounded just like in their other concerts, tight, friendly, smiling. My friend who went was not very familiar with them, now he’s smitten. Well worth the long hours of standing and waiting!
In this release video for SSS, Miyako drew a sign with an apology to both Asami (high notes) and Haruna (fast drumming) saying "Asami & Haruna: Sorry" after Haruna showed a sign "Fast!" multiple times (and Midori "Doko Doko Doko Doko"), and Asami gave jokingly a "devil's horn" sign. Haruna saw that and did the same, then both did it. They've also show signs, Haruna "Fast!" and later "Focus on drums", Asami one indicating, that the song had very early on high notes (sth. with "A" Melo). Before the release of this official live video, that release video with the LOVEBITES members was the best SSS video on TH-cam! See v=jeL6FHQ01V4
@@rainerzufall42 Yeah, it was fun watching them kind of joke around :)
@@guygourley2411sounds pretty epic! Glad you had a good time and now have a friend who likes them too. What’s not to like right.
Great reaction Bob. Musical perfection.
Thanks. I suggest you check out the song by LOVEBITES called 'Dystopia Symphony'.
This song is the fastest and best of them i ever heard. They are incredibly good and geogreous on top. Fun to see them.
Well said Eddy!
Correct me if I'm wrong... But someone said this was the 13th song of the 18 song concert set...
Talk about keeping the exquisite high level on top.... !
That says something about the skill kept thru the whole concert by these lady's..
And just think about the stamina of Haruna...
But then, they are all 5 equlibrent perfectionists.
Each one a master in their respective craft.
What also as allways shines thru. Is the remarkable idea's, mind and song writing of Miyako.
That , each stellar skillness, and each ones input as each song is bringed to life, a long musical training life before and ton of practice together and by themselves.
This lady's to me are in their genre an unique band.
So much greatness in each one so it's almost not fair against other powermetal/Trash band's.
And again, not a single bad song.
I really hope as many as possible will discover and apriacate them in our present time whilethey are at their absolute peak.
Cant see many band's in the world in their genre who is as good in all the ways as lovebites. In our current time. Maybe BattleBeast and Unleash the Archers. But none of them does every song an piece of art. And in none of them are every single musician at this technical level.
Love ure chanel Mr Cieslinski.
And ure reactions.
Many LB songs left to discover ! Old and new...
Love from a cold Stockholm
/Jonny
This was actually the 15th song in a set of 18 songs. The encore consisted of "The Hammer of Wrath", "We the United" and "Under the Red Sky".
@MissLoonasSpeech Thank you for enlightening me with the correct input.
I wasn't sure but now I am thanks to you ❤️👍
(And excuse my bad english. It was over 30 years ago I studied english...:) )
Thanks Jonny for the awesome comments!
That ending was amazing. Not really a big fan of this band but I have to hand it to them. Incredible technical band.
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11:07great reaction🙌✨
Thanks!
"Millions Note Club". you just set a new bar of Achievement.
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すばらしいリアクションありがとう！👍
この曲、SSSはまさにLOVEBITESの集大成と言っていい曲だと思う。最高！🤘🔥
Thanks it’s amazing.
Haruna plays Sabian cymbals, not Meinl cymbals, she is endorsed by Sabian and Pearl!
Thanks I thought i saw the meinle logo I. The one cymbal.
@@bobcieslinski If it was outside of Japan, there is a small chance with hired kit, but in Japan she travels with her own kit! And she is under contract with Sabian.
@@obud3777thanks
Besides being an awesome drummer Haruna is the happiest drummer you'll see
It is obvious that they love playing this. This is difficult and they totally love it! Miyako wrote this insane stuff!
It is insane. You are right. They are world class musicians.
Midori💚💚💚💚💚
If you stop the guitar in the middle and divide it, the exquisite composition will be great. Even if you comment without knowing the overall flow, it's just a way to overcome the situation.
Asami (vocalist) complained that every time she wrote a new song, the band members (probably Midori and Miyako) demanded a higher key, which caused her a lot of trouble.
06:00 that technique is a sweep. On other songs she will do it in a circular motion.
Yep
thank you. 😊
You're welcome 😊
Mind-blowing, super hype. Lovebites did carpet bombing to audiences..hahaha..yeah🤘🔥
If you think this is fast check out...Dissonance...it's played at warp speed yes it's faster than this track.
I might have missed it, but I didn't hear you mention the fact that the beginning of the lead section was actually classical music done on rock instruments
That intro is so sick. I loved it.
"...the whole entire song sounded like the end of a song." That is clever.
Bow your head in reverence!!!!!!🤗🥰😁🤣
if any of the players be it the string or drummers of either lovebytes or band-maid decided to actually decided offer a master class on the instrument they play i would be more than willing to actually find the money to attend to learn even a small fraction of what they know and their thought process of putting a song together
I think I would too Kristin. They are world class musicians and deserve that kind of attention.
This band has always been amazing. Does anyone else feel a difference in this band since the addition of Fami? Nothing against Miho, but there is something VERY special here.
I agree with you Erik. It feels different.
Big Big band the best
Compañero,cuando las damas ponen el pie en el soporte, inevitablemente significa que lo van a ronper musicalmente hablando,es un hecho
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Looks like you haven't done Fami's "Alien Alien" cover. If you wanna see what she could do 4 years ago at 17, prepare to have your mind melted.
th-cam.com/video/Q_UqztwYAOU/w-d-xo.html
Got it on the list just haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Song is great example of BAROQUE music sound (composition) in Modern Times with modern instruments.
Wow, I look at a lot of LOVEBITES reactions and read the comments,
this is the first time I see this interesting comparison
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