LOVEBITES | MIND BLOWING ALL GIRL METAL BAND! 'Swan Song' Multi-Instrumentalist Reaction + Breakdown
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- Multi-instrumentalist reacts, analyzes and breaks down LOVEBITES 'Swan Song' w/ Chopin's Revolutionary Etude.
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Actually that is considered hard for classical piano. She approx 3 times better on piano than guitar. Almost went pro out of high school, but switched to guitar institute
Thank you for sharing your insight!
That said, she has mentioned that she was nervous the first half of the show until this piece was behind her
That “cool scale” is lifted Directly from the Etude 😉
@@timgove5337 Wow! That is fascinating! I might need to make a 2nd video about this performance once I’m more familiar!
It would be interesting to hear what Miyako herself thinks about her piano skills versus her guitar skills and which intrument she likes to play most. I agree that the pianist is her first and the guitar the second. I wonder which she chooses to play for pleasure.
HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!!
Thanks for the very in-depth review, it gave me a new look at this masterpiece. . Stay safe. Stay Lovebites.
Piano is Miyako's first instrument. She begun with it when she was 3 years old.
You can tell that the lead vocalist has ballet training based on the way she moves her body, especially her arms.
Even more than that. If you look carefully, right at the end when Miyako finished up the song on piano, you might catch a glimpse of Asami sinking gracefully to her knees in front of the drums. That in fact is taken from the solo dance "The Dying Swan" originally choreographed by Mikhail Fontine to the music of Camille Saint-Saens' "Le Cygne" (The Swan) especially for the legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova. This dance has since been incorporated into Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" ballet. Naturally and understandably, the camera focusses on Miyako on piano at this point so we miss most of Asami's interpretation of the Dying Swan. That's a bit of a shame because you won't often get the chance to see somebody dance elements of classical ballet in four inch heels!
@@michaelafrancis1361 Thanks for pointing that out and also for the insights into the song. I went back and watched it. It faded out pretty quickly, but I caught it. Lovely. You don't get to see that in four inch heals or rock songs in general! Thanks Again!
This conjunction of virtuosos is simply amazing. I don't think something like this can be found outside of Japan, on the rock music scene.
Just want to say I really appreciate it when musicians react. It brings an extra level to what's going on.
Glad you got to this, it's a masterpiece. Miyako, who composes a lot of their music, is a professional concert-level classical pianist, and was originally on track to make classical music her career. When she was 18, she picked up a guitar, and we now see the result. 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. All five members of the band are Jedi-level musicians, but I think Miyako is a once-in-a generation talent, a true savant. And no, even for trained classical musicians, this is not "basic". It is the most famous and most challenging of Chopin's 27 piano etudes, and is often played in formal recitals as a way to do a little showing off.
The quality of your comment is really appropriate for the quality of Mr. Potter's reaction to this song, erudite and informed, leaving us richer than before we read it.
@@paulb2092Wow, thanks for the kudos, fellow traveler. I just want to see this band take over the world.
Miyako has confessed that she was super nervous at the beginning of this concert and it was mostly because she knew she had to play that Chopin piano etude. It was the one thing she knew had to be perfect and it is a challengingly difficult piece to pull off. Just as an aside... that might look like a concert grand piano but in reality it is a Roland electronic piano dolled up to look like a grand. In an interview Miyako has said that they chose that instrument for its aesthetic appearance to look white and classy. A real percussive grand piano would have been an impractical nightmare. Not only would it have been massively heavy and difficult to mike up but also you have to retune a grand piano every time you shift one and that's half a days work just there. I agree with you about Miyako. As I've said before, Lovebites consists of four insanely talented musicians and one genius.
@@michaelafrancis1361 Yes, of course Roland is the go-to maker of electronic instruments that simulate acoustic instruments. I have also heard that Miyako long had reservations about using one until they could get the sound close enough to the real thing. It would make sense, she's a perfectionist.
She said she also likes Franz Liszt and plays it occasionally. It's amazing :)
Re. Haruna's endurance--yes, she's nuclear-powered, but she also has phenomenal economy in her movements. She never appears to flail or be at all out of control. Nothing wasted (except when she does stick-twirls, just because).
This is so true. Even from a 'Monday morning Quarterback' type perspective, I can pretty much never see even a single strike where she could have expended any less energy and achieved the same sound. Her precision is absolutely insane.
I think she does the twirls because she has some time on her hands between notes...
POUND LIKE for more from these MIND BLOWING metal heads!
"How did it happen?" you ask? Miho had a dream to revive traditional Heavy Metal in a modern context, so she and Haruna recruited the people they knew could help them achieve Miho's dream. She's the beating heart of the band, as well as the Boss. You can see her keeping an eye on her girls as she plays her part during gigs. They are a race-tuned engine, and Haruna and Miho are the transmission. Midori and Miyako are the pistons, and Asami is the turbo.
The guitarist on the left always goes into this aggressive power stance. Love it! She looks like a Warrior Princess!
Best reaction and analysis so far to this anthem, congrats ! :-D
Great reaction. I had a friend in HS who was on a classical piano track from about the age of 3 and he would normally practice about 4 hours a day. When he was getting ready for a competition, he would practice about 6-8 hours a day. The strength in his hands was unbelievable. When a carnival was in town they had that test your grip thingy and he always won by a large margin. Some classical piano pieces can last up to 45 minutes, so endurance is a given. I would assume that playing the guitar uses the same muscles and is probably fairly easy for her.
6:44 I am grateful for your appreciation for Haruna's drumming, specifically her ability to keep the precise kicks going while doing fills and accents that are ... well, I'm working on it. Haruna is a marvel of precision and stamina with such tasty chops while maintaining the pace with Miho's bass-fingerings that transform this 'ballad' into METAL.
Awesome reaction.. Very educational, musicians reaction to Lovebites is always my favorite..
their unison precision is breathtaking. they are such masters. I know them a year now thanks to YT. and still sometimes shake my head in disbelieve, while just listening (no video) to them with the good overears and also smiling happily at the same time, cause they are so good.
I can imagine how you enjoy their sound. nice.
I really look forward to seeing your reaction when it appears in my feed because I appreciate the level of knowledge you bring and your admiration of my favourite band is, unlike a good many reactions, so genuine.
LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics:
If this was the last day you could live on this earth
World 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
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
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lyrics: asami
music: miyako
arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)
Great analysis! The whole band is amazingly skilled.
HARUNA is a master, she is always so on point, not even a slip once in a while. So much variety in her fills and accents. And she always looks so cute!
Miyako is such a genius, not only is she a absolute master of both instruments but she also writes most of their songs!
World class band right here, every member, phenomenal musicianship! 🤘🤘
Haruna (the drummer) commented that her legs were falling off, doing double kicks throughout the concert.
It looks like they are still perfectly intact!
I googled "lovebites reaction" and found 406,000 hits, and I may have watched 100,000 of them since I saw your first Lovebites reaction to Holy Wars last week. When it comes to the vital "informed and interesting comments per minute of music" (IICMM) reaction video ratio, this reaction is outstanding, unsurpassed, so prominently different from the miasma of crapola reactions.
Miho Miho Miho!
LOVEBITES Bio -
Haruna:- CUTEST (AtomicDoll)- A Mighty thunderous unstoppable FORCE OF NATURE !!
Miho :- PRETTIEST(Bossman)-POWERS & Strengths that will hold & lift the band High !!
Midori :- SEXIEST(Bombshell)-RIFFS and Chops that melts ur face & Smiles that Kills !!
Asami :- LOVELIEST ( Ballerina ) - FLOATS like a butterfly, sings like a Nightingale !!
Miyako :- HEARTBREAKER ( IceQueen ) -MELODIES that will rip-out ur Heart and Soul !!
Miyako said that Roland's white piano looks nice, but it's very hard to play because it's an electronic piano. So, at this year's concert, she was playing a grand piano that she was used to playing. When you play a piece of music with a high degree of difficulty that requires super skills, you need delicate conditions for the piano itself.
Miyako magic!!!
this is nothing for Miyako, she can actually play guitar and keyboard at the same time, it's awesome to witness
You can see that close in Burden of Time studio live Awake Again from Studio Abyss.
To be fair, piano with one hand and simple chords with the other. :)
Awesome analysis mate! I love watching musicians react to Lovebites because of the depth of analysis, and also because musicians can grasp the level of mastery these ladies have.
Correction, she is a classically trained pianist who also plays guitar (Better than most). :-D
Yeay !!
Usually I don't like to see videos that are cut too much.
But not for your reaction.
You explain very detail about every part. Not just said wow wow...
And I enjoy that. very good reviews.
Thank you so much. Now I'm subscribe.
Keep going make a journey reaction to Lovebites.
Totally agreed. In his case I don't mind pause with great explanations.
In Burden of time, Miyako plays keyboard with one hand, and guitar with the other for a small stretch. She does it in both the studio and live versions (think it was Daughters of the Dawn, not 5 of a kind)
awesome reaction and great stuff I am so happy that your love for Lovebites has grown and it is quite obvious you have been bitten over and over, so welcome to the Wolfpack buddy. It is always good to have someone who knows and understand great talent when they hear and see it off hand, I really do enjoy watching your reactions to Lovebites
Haruna!!!! Love that little Dynamo, she can outlast the energizer bunny! Yes, the guitarists have different strengths and that is what makes them so perfect together! Thank you for reacting to this video!
Yes and yes, the chemistry of the two guitarists generates that rich diversity in their sound.
"I have so much Respect for this Band !!" - That will do, bro, that will do....
Great reaction, however Chopin's Revolutionary Etude Opus 10 No 12 is not 'basic stuff'. If you want to see Miyako making a lightening switch from playing the piano to the guitar you need need to watch the live version of 'Rising' (from this same Diver City concert). She makes the change in just over a second and she could have been quicker if she had had her pick between her lips instead of having to pick it up from the top of the piano.
and, Miyako even has confessed that she was uncomfortable with Roland electronic piano, because it had very different touch from a grand piano that she is accustomed to, she has her grand piano at home.
@@gatograto If you watch the video introduction to her new studio part 2 with Itsuka you can really hear the difference between the Roland and her Yamaha baby grand when she plays the first few bars of the Revolutionary Etude.
@@skoob64 Ok, I will. Thanks.
Yes 👍
To emphasize sondebueu's comment:
Haruna's DRUMCAM:
th-cam.com/video/uoXTMy7c4gI/w-d-xo.html
Haruna tend to be more brutal on calmer song, try Rising you'll know what I meant
you speachless !!!!!!!
Great, Great analysis and review. There are so many points you pointed out but it exceeds my English capability to talk about. First of all, stamina, try Edge of the World and We the United, those are the very ending of this same concert at Zepp Diver City Tokyo 2020, and a kind of connected. You'll know how those small women keep their stamina and quality of performance, not a sweat, and they are in high heels.
About piano, the other guitarist Midori has learned piano from 2 years old, and Asami the singer also plays piano and she also trained ballet. Yes, they have classic background, and that gives a lot in their composition of their tunes. By the way, Miyako started guitar at her 18, and Midori at 20. It's just talent which I never have.
If you want see switching of guitar and piano, try "Rising" in the same this live show. Don't miss when Miyako stops playing guitar and when she resumes playing guitar again, and she also switches rhythm. So smooth and quick, she doesn't miss a single beat.
One addition. You'll be surprised when Haruna the drummer stands up at the finare, seeing how small she is.
Haruna's DRUMCAM:
th-cam.com/video/uoXTMy7c4gI/w-d-xo.html
Insane drumming. I'm glad that she didn't aim an Olympic gold medalist field runner.
Great reaction , Lovebites Amazing classic metal band , amazing musicians , other level , Amazing Miyako .
This is such an epic masterpiece of a song. Great reaction and so in depth. Good job.
Lovebitesbforever!!!!
The Chopin piece is one of his Studies (etudes) specifically designed to work on the left hand. Her skills are just amazing to hear.
Haruna play in unison with the singer and the solos all the time. Her feet are going and then there are cymbal stabs that matches the solo or the song.
Glad you reviewed the bits in this. Who, but Queen could attempt a piano / rock metal epic like this. Astounding, When festivals start again , they will return to Europe and wipe the stages with other acts.
Finally, a person that analyze, reacts and comments Lovebites as it should be because they show so much and its worth to mention everything. So many layers that each song have, complexity and diversity that they show while playing live is the reason why you just MUST love them. I am sick of all that people that react to Lovebites, just say this is awsome and end the video in 5 min-that means nothing. These girls deserve world fame and glory and to be analized like this from music teachers and people with music experience and knowledge. Great reaction dude, keep them coming. These girls are pure gold. ROCK ON!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Haruna "little BIG Engine" drums (4'9")
Asami "The One & Only Voice" vocals (4'10")
Midori "Crazy Shredder" guitar (4'11"?)
Miyako "The Golden Touch" guitar/piano (5'2")
Miho "Natural Born Head-Banger" bass (5'1")
nicknames given by the band - Thanks to dregeye who gave this information in another reaction
Great reaction for sure, but I appreciated your analysis as well for its educational value. You actually made sense of what I was hearing and I enjoyed the song even more. Needless to say I just subscribed and look forward to gaining more knowledge. Thanks!
Nice reaction my friend...
Next.. check out Burden Of Time.. Awakening From Abbyss Studio Live.. you will amaze to see Miyako played guitar and keyboard at the same time...
Untill then... stay safe and stay Lovebites...
About Haruna... yess.. for me she is master of doubble paddle... the more i listen to Lovebites...the more i like Haruna's drumming skills...
Now its time to do ' burden of time' to be more amaze by miyako
Pretty sure Chopin is by no means considered basic in classical piano, especially the particular etude which is probably meant to train non-dominant hand technique. What we see here from Miyako is a piece composed to incorporate elements of Chopin and Dvořák throughout a metal song. She just sits on the piano, bangs out some Chopin in a live environment in the middle of a metal gig and, when she's done, grabs her pick and guitar and proceeds to tap out an intro on the electric guitar too. What's on display here is more than just raw talent: it's top notch musical education, relentless practice, compositional perfectionism and professional performance chops.
I just wanted to ask you a question as a beginner guitar what was a good practice routine when you first started
I believe she did not pick up the guitar until she was 18+-
I knew from some phots that Haruna and Akane party together
Midori learned piano/organ and gave it up when she picked up the guitar to master it at 20!!! Miyako was classically trained from 3 but kept up on the piano after she picked up the guitar at 18!! All of these women are multi-instrumentalists and yes the energy level from this band is amazing, when they are done they still look like a bunch of petite models going to a fashion show!! If you want to see how fast Miyako switches between guitar and piano and back again check out Rising LIVE (th-cam.com/video/Y_jrhzzcuRU/w-d-xo.html) the lyrics are uplifting and inspirational as well. Miyako also plays the keyboard and the guitar fret at the same time to support Midori's solo in the studio version of Burden of Time (th-cam.com/video/4OBf_Gn8efs/w-d-xo.html). These women are insanely talented and to have all 5 in one band, well as my friend says it is illegal and if they were here in the States they would be broken up for being a monopoly...LOL.
Monopoly !! Lol
both of guitarist is a pianist at first lol, both of them is prodigy
Best of the best.
Fun fact, Miyako hated that piano.
MIYAKO IS GOD!!!!
Mi a ko
Damn every 2 seconds you stop the video
Thanks for noticing 😊
しゃべり過ぎ
この人は感想だけじゃ無く、解説もしてくれてる。良いリアクターだと思う。
@@c.k.5020 ギター、ボーカル、ステージパフォーマンスなどに特化した良いリアクターはたまにいるけどこの人はドラムを主に全ての楽器に通じていてこその解説をしてくれるのがいい。
Arrêtez de vous extasier devant l'intro piano de Miyako ! elle l'a ratée... c'est plein de notes hésitantes, presques pas dans le temps... elle jouerait cela devant un jury, elle serait recalée avant la fin... ou alors vous avez peur de vous mettre à dos le wolfpack... de l'aveu même de Miyako, ce n'était pas top... trop nerveuse et piano inconnu... Voilà. Pour le reste... OK.
You stop too much
You can see a hundred or more reactions to this song where they never stop except to say "awesome" and "I like that." This is by far and without doubt the best, most informed reaction I've seen.
仮に多かったとしても無駄な停止では無かったと思うよ。
@@c.k.5020 I googled this. "Yes, he stopped many times, but none of his stops were meaningless." I agree.
Thank you so much Paul and C.K. for the kind words!
@@paulb2092 Totally right !!!