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- This is amazing! I immediately could envision with with the band accompanied by full orchestra.
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25 seconds of Princess Nittpicc's jaw opened in shock...... Miyako did good!
i didn't catch that
Yesterday, two Band-Maid fans from another country were walking around Toyko. In a city of 30 + million people, who do they run into walking down the street, Miyako !! They managed to snap a picture of her.
😏♥️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘
They should have had the nerve to talk to her.😊
Miyako has been playing classical piano since she was 3 years old and playing guitar since high school.
She's been playin piano since like age of 4 years so she knows what she's doing and she's self taught on guitar (From what I read)
5:30 turn up the volume lady, its Lovebites time!
Miyako is indeed our golden touch
I think she was 3 years old when started to learn to play the piano. Midori started at the age of 2.
@@skoob-kq7ms Could be, i cant remember exactly what age but she's been playin for a long time
I showed this to my sister-in-law’s sister, a piano teacher, and she _loved_ Miyako’s technique. That’s the product of a lifetime of studying the right way.
Miyako's piano sensei recently passed away. Fujiko Hemming. She was 92.
Wait... Miku loves (to eat) horse shabu shabu... Is that where your name comes from?
@@enol8603 Well spotted! Yes, that is where the shabu shabu part comes from. When TH-cam made us all go to these stupid handles, I chose to pay tribute to my favorite pigeon.
@@TheCyberMantis Well, it's like the song says, ". . . for death will come to all"
@@PaleHorseShabuShabu "Swan Song"
Such an uderated group of underrated musicians….deserving OF so much more
Underrated group ooops
Some knowledge of history is required to understand the meaning of the lyrics of this song.
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 known as the 'November Revolution', but failed 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 representatives presented the Etude OP 10, No. 12 in Paris. Franz Liszt, a friend of Chopin, then named it the '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 inspired by Norse mythology and the ballet suite "Swan Lake", based on the historical background of the "Revolutionary Etude".
"SwanSong" is a requiem for the warriors who fought to reclaim their homeland, a masterpiece that only Love Bites could complete.
I had no idea, thanks for sharing this
Miyako started piano at age 3 and she says she is a pianist first. She even has an EP released last June of 6 cover songs done on piano of rock and metal songs.
I'd recommend having cc on when available. The lyrics of this song are deep. I'm glad you did this live video.
They are so accomplished, they make it look easy when it most definitely is not. Asami studied ballet, perfect for this song with her movements.
Recommend: A Frozen Serenade Live next.
For “Swan Song” Miyako used elements from two of her favorite classics: Chopin’s “Revolutionary Etude” and Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” 🎹🔥🤘
This etude was specifically written to practice working with the left hand. As you can see, she is a master of her craft, on both instruments.
Since you like the idea of working with a full orchestra and choir, listen to the band Epica at the Retrospect 10th Anniversary concert. The song Unleashed was amazing at that concert.
Dude I love Epica too. That song is amazing
The Maidens Queens of Heavy Metal🤘🏼🐺 LOVEBITES
Great reaction and analysis ! Miyako is a generational talent who is a virtuoso on BOTH the guitar and piano. She has been classically-trained on the piano since the age of 3. Miyako also composed & arranged "Swan Song". This track is a neoclassical metal masterpiece. Throughout the song, you can hear motifs from Romantic-era composers Chopin (intro, main riff, solo) and Dvořák (Chorus). Miyako's piano intro is Chopin's "Étude Op. 10, No. 12 in C minor" aka the "Revolutionary Étude". For another masterpiece, check out "A Frozen Serenade" LIVE : th-cam.com/video/sEjN7dAh4ok/w-d-xo.html
@boyzyu thank you for this post. I can now understand and appreciate Miyako and Lovebites so much more!
Miyako's piano sensei recently passed away. Fujiko Hemming. She was 92.
@@TheCyberMantis Yes, I heard about that. Is she Miyako's piano sensei or just someone she really looked up to ?
@@boyzyu I am not sure if she did private lessons with her, but I know Miyako studied her. Check out Fujiko's background. It's literally all the stuff in Miyako's repertoire.
I love, how asami distracts the audience when miyako sneeks back to the piano. all these ladies are so special. and miyako is extra special. her guitarskills are selftaught. and did you notice how ergonomically both guitarists move their fingers? when they lift the fingers, the fingers stay very close to the strings. most guitarist don´t do that and lift the fingers much more. miyako also wites about 70% of their material. and loves to put in some classical bits here and there. haruna also plays so ergonomically. it all looks so effortless. thank you nittpicc for this expert reaction and your appreciation of the young ladies, so good to see them back with them. subscription really earned.
Midori’s last solo is among my favorites from her. Shame the camera didn’t focus on it in this video.
Elite musicianship in display. LOVEBITES are probably in the top three most musically talented metal bands on the planet. It's almost criminal that they aren't (yet) world famous.
LOVEBITES is never gimmick with their abilities.. These Ladies are from another level.
Asami, the vocalist, has been learning classical ballet dance since she was 2 years old, so please take a look at her wonderful movements.
Yes, we are all in love with Miyako😍😍😍
One thing that a lot of reactors don't seem to notice (or at least don't notice until after they've finished the video and listened to the track a few more times) is that the beginning of Miyako's solo is the melody of the Chopin etude, which I think is why the piano intro is that particular piece.
I believe that the other purpose for having the piano introduction is so that when the chorus arrives, and the backing track of the piano starts playing over them, an otherwise uninformed listener/audience member will know "oh, that must be a recording of *her* playing the piano." Plus it's just a nice bookend to match with her ending the song on solo piano.
you have almost same with Rachmaninov in Empty daydream. and the fusion is more deep with Beethoven in Dystopia Symphony
I noticed that the first time I listened to it. Also the section after the Chopin intro on the guitar, reminds me of John Petrucci.
Talking of having balls of steel. I mean. In the middle of a metal concert playing that Classic piece! (I think this etude is for training the left hand) I have listen to this song so many times and for me the sweet spot is that short canon with the both guitars.
Classic is just acoustic metal. 😂
@@Ephem13 and Symphonic orchestras today is just coverband of metal when it was without electricity. :-)
Yes they are on tour. Going to see them in 5 weeks time in London at a small venue. Should be fantastic
I'm traveling to Lindau to see them live. It's going to be epic!!
Milan for me.
They have only one date in the U.S. on their calendar and it’s far away from my home. I hope they can book more performances in North America.
I'll see you there in London!
@@billedwards3202 Yeh we are in for a good time
In an interview, Miyako says that for this piece she was on the verge of tears, because she has wanted to play this piece ion a super expensive piano, which she did! And after the whole song was played the girls all where in tears. By the way this whole song is a master piece. Oh and wait till you listen to "Glory to the World." I have been saying that since I first heard of this band and i think all of their songs are setup for a full orchestra backing them. Its my dream for some day to see them actually do it. So the more Lovebites songs you listen too, your idea will be further reinforced that one day they will be backed by an orchestra.
I assume the interview was referencing a different performance of Swan Song than this one, since this is a digital piano and definitely not a "super expensive piano". Also, I recall reading that Miyako is not particularly fond of playing this particular piano, but I can't remember where I read that. I would love to see the performance the interview is referencing, any idea which one it is?
I think maybe in the concert preparation on nockin on heavens gate@@JoFSa ?
YESSS! I have been waiting for you to get to this. Miyako, who composes a lot of Lovebites’ music, was originally going to make classical music her career. When she was 18, she picked up a guitar, and is now (quite obviously) an elite-level guitarist. She particularly likes the Romantic Era classical composers like Debussy, Dvořák and Chopin, as well as her stated favorite, Russian romantic composer Rachmaninoff. She composed “Swan Song” using elements of the New World Symphony (Dvořák) and Chopin’s Revolutionary Etude (official name Étude Opus 10, No. 12 in C minor). For this performance, she actually played the Etude as the intro, but it’s not normally included in their shows.
I always enjoy listening to the guitars of LoveBites but it sometimes seems Haruna gets overlooked but man she is back there teaching those drums a lesson.
please do "a frozen serenade"next. the writing and composition are stunning!
Thank you so much for your reaction and pointing out Miyako’s great skill and dedication. I really want to see Lovebites live now!
That's my only regret: I'll see them in one month, and I already know I won't see her playing the piano. Maybe it's a blessing after all, because I don't know if my poor old heart could bear so much greatness.
She may not play on a grand, but I'm quite sure she'll have a keyboard. Remember Empty Daydream (among others)?
@@coryowen1949 I thought about it (even a keytar) but I don't think so - I think they will travel light with only their guitars and pedalboard and that's all. Maybe renting amps once in Europe.
They can easily rent a keyboard no problem... They do need it for quite a few of their songs.
@@enol8603 Of course they could but I tend to think they'll rely on backing tracks. I sure hope I'm wrong!
Miho Miho Miho!
🐺🤘🏼🐺Legendary Miho
I believe you are the best reactor who gave great analysis for this song. Thank you
Ahhhh, I miss those solo and ensemble competitions from back in middle and high school. I have my share of medals but never made it to the state level. I did solos, some duets, and brass ensembles... was always so nervous. 😟😂 Miyako is my favorite musical genius of all the Japanese bands, her skills leave me 🤯
Sí, vienen a Europa ahora en junio. Tocan en España en Murcia, festival Rock Imperium y en Lugo, Resurrection Fest.
Thanks for the musical insights! i think you'd really enjoy one of their other masterpieces, Frozen Serenade th-cam.com/video/Ae8pQVu-RN8/w-d-xo.html All of what they do is amazing, but a few of their songs I'd say are masterpieces, tjis and Frozen Serenade among them.
"A Frozen Serenade" LIVE 2021 [cc] lyrics & full 1080p: th-cam.com/video/sEjN7dAh4ok/w-d-xo.html
For higher quality video than "RN8" upload & [cc] will accurately auto-translate to other languages.
@@dregeye Excellent thank you!
The concept of this etude is the left hand, it does most of the work with the arpeggios and scales while the right hand has a simple (yet beautiful) melody.
What a wonderful performance! Thank you for choosing this version of this song (with Chopin's introduction).
I'm so in love with this band. Lovebites are amazing! All their songs are really different.
I suggest you to watch their live video "Set the world on fire" on their official TH-cam channel!
Thank you for the reaction!
Always love your reactions, NittPicc. You add value and insight to everything you react to. As your channel continues to grow, I hope you'll keep sprinkling LOVEBITES reactions in there all along the way; with hopes of exposing more people to this amazing (my favorite) band. A few people have suggested A Frozen Serenade as your next stop, and I 💯 agree.
As for Swan Song, there's so much to absolutely love about this composition. You covered most all of the highlights superbly, as usual. Something that stands out for me is what's going on as Miyako launches into her guitar solo after the 2nd chorus. With most guitar solos you hear, it's a guitarist shredding away while the band kind of plods along in support. But it's all about the guitarist. Here, in Swan Song, the full band totally supports Miyako; making the solo so much richer. The chromatic chord progressions bounce melodically along with Miyako's lead lines, with Haruna and Miho driving the whole piece robustly forward. It's amazing and so sonically satisfying. What's amazing about LOVEBITES compositions, and their ever-present solos, is Every note is intentional. They're all off the sheet music. You know this because you can listen to multiple performances of the same song, whether it's music video or a variety of live performances, and they are all the same...note for note. Talent, dedication, practiced, and rehearsed = The LOVEBITES Experience!
See you in the next one...peace out! Oh....and happy Day of Maid to you!
A Lovebites masterpiece! My favorite band!❤
Yesterday, a friend of mine, who is in Japan for Day of the Maid concert, ran into Miyako! He snapped a picture of her looking at her phone and his face as proof! Idk I would’ve said hi to her and ask for a photo!!
Miyako sometimes composes music very orchestral, another example is Lost in the Garden, where she took inspiration in Dvorak instead of Chopin.
Hi from France:
This song mixes several things.
Lyrically, Asami draws a parallel between the Samurai and the Viking Warriors, but also with Greek legends and others from the Middle Ages (Arthurian style) which speak of knights or warriors who go into battle to defend the Country, the Widow, the Orphan or the Honor of a Damsel marked with self-sacrifice and silence in the face of danger and who, like the mute swan, would only sing on the threshold of its death on the battlefield and finally deserve access to Valhalla or Paradise.
For the music, Miyako made a subtle mix between Chopin and reminiscences of Rachmaninoff (Swan lake) to develop her arrangements and in addition she slides into Dvorak's "New World Symphony" on the outro...
The intro played during this concert is pure Chopin (Étude Op. 10. No. 12, known as "The Revolution") and was not part of the song originally recorded in the studio.
And I would add thank you for Midori (blonde hair) and note her perfect and intelligent work during the choruses, to finally give the note to Miyako who takes over on the piano.
There is one thing that often bothers me during broadcasts of LOVEBITES concerts concerning the two guitarists. This embarrassment has nothing to do with their talent, which is so high. But I noticed that, during their solo shots where each competes with immense artistic and musical qualities and plays on an equal footing (although of different styles), the directors and the cameras linger much longer and often on Miyako than on Midori, which I find completely unfair to Midori.
Hoping that Google trad doesn't betray my words too much...
The duet section you referred to as a "round" was actually a simple harmonized duet with a follow. Ie., Midori plays her harmony with a tiny fraction of a second's delay, creating a "follow" or an echo. It's technically extremely difficult to do this, because the natural impulse is to catch up and play on the beat. They casually throw in little technical treats like this as though it's nothing.
I was sitting there like…is it a round? Or a rondo. But rondo is a form. My brain was fried. Lol.
@@NittPicc No, it's a natural mixup because what they did almost sounds like a series of handoffs. Most reactors wouldn't even know what a round is 😉 M&M seem to have a telepathic link. I'm just in awe.
I recently found this band and I'm blown away each time I listen to them, and especially when I watch them demonstrate how talented they are.
I really like your reactions and the technical information you give me.
I also admire the musical, historical, and fan-based knowledge of your followers.
You do a great job. Thank you.
Watching you react to this brought me much joy.
I can't wait to see this band in September 🤘
I never get sick of watching Miyako showcasing her immense talent 👌
Miyako's piano sensei is Fujiko Hemming. She recently passed away at the age of 92.
Oh my gosh! I love Fujiko Hemming! That’s so crazy! She had an amazing teacher!!
@@NittPicc I'm not even surprised you know Fujiko. You are one of those few reactors who actually knows stuff about music.
Very good reaction. I love this band.
I like the chord progressions and modulations Lovebites puts in a lot of their songs, even intense songs like Winds of Transylvania. You can hear the influence of classical music. This song switches between B flat minor and D minor in different sections. The final chord on the piano is changed to a major chord. The chorus is based on a theme in Dvořák's New World symphony no. 9, 4th movement. A few of their other songs also quote classical pieces.
It is nice to listen to the reactions of those who understand the music and are therefore able to fully appreciate the immense talent and art of the lovebites. Miyako (The Pianist/Guitarist) has composed this song. Thank you
Each one of those women are BEASTS at what they do. And that doesn't stop at what they do on stage.
The drummer has one of the cutest nicknames, Little Big Engine. 4'9" on a decently large kit, and power metal speed... she really is impressive. Also worth noting that all her kick patterns are single stroke and not heel-toe. Means she has to move that much faster to get the speed.
One of the main concepts of this is to give a workout to the left hand, which is often the weaker of the two hands.
Miyako has been playing piano since she was 3 years younger. She released a piano only EP of metal covers last year. She also played piano recitals last November.
I suggest you react to Edge of the World, Empty Daydream and Epilogue. Some believe it's a like a "E" trilogy.
It would be wonderful if they performed these songs and others unplugged or with a symphony orchestra.
Peace and LOVEBITES!!! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
Great reaction and analysis. I agree it would be amazing to see them perform with a symphony orchestra and choir. 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
her solo piano album is Etude Op 23 with cover songs of Lovebites Addidted, Metallica Battery,Gary Moore The Loner, Yngwie Malmsteen Far and Beyond The Sun, Deep Purple Burn and MV Helloween Eagle Fly Free also covered by Lovebites as a whole band
I was waiting for your review on this song and loved everything about it, subbed en liked because of your musical knowledge and how you do your best to analyze all of this. You're completely right about Lovebites with a symphonic orchestra doing this track and I already knew that you would enjoy it when Miyako goes back to the piano in the end. Asami the singer is a classically trained ballerina, you see it in the way she moves so gracefully. Frozen Serenade live if you want to see some ballet moves of her and Judgement Day with new bassist Fami if you want to see/hear some metal with a symphonic touch. Go down the Lovebites rabbit hole, you'll enjoy it! (and we too)
Thank you for your reaction. I’m more of a maidiac but Lovebites songwriting is fantastic, among a lot of fantastic compositions, I’ve rated three masterpieces so far Shadowmaker, A Froxen Serenade and Swan Song. In my view, this live from Five of a Kind is the best version of Swan Song, the piano is too low in the mix in the latest version imo. And yes, they will be touring and if every thing goes as planned I will see them in Denmark this summer. Have fun!
All members are immensly talented, but Miyako is effortlessly brilliant. Captivating to watch.
The girls are just lovely! 💯👍👍👍
Thanks for another insightful reaction. Looking forward to your next Lovebites one.
Miyako, is one of the best musicians out there. Everyone in Lovebites is an incredibly good musician. They are so talented.
Excellent analysis of this beautiful piece of music. There are now three versions of Swansong live and *none* of them give enough camera time to Midori doing her solo. Asami wove some references to Swan Lake into her lyrics and in every version I’ve seen (including one live) she performs the dying swan just as Miyako’s solo outro starts… so most people miss it. Obviously it goes without saying that every member of LOVEBITES (past and present) are elite musicians, but it is not unfair or disrespectful to single out Miyako in this performance. She wrote it, and she is prominent throughout. She is an amazing artist and, it wouldn’t surprise you to know, is very calm and chilled. I was lucky enough to have *her* hail *me* in the street in Osaka because I was wearing my LOVEBITES shirt. You will be surprised to learn how rare a sight they are, in any Japanese city. I’m pretty sure that’s why she said hi, pointing to the shirt. She was calm, patient, gracious and fun to talk to. Later in the year, I was so offended that 300 tickets had not yet been sold out for the evening performance of her metal cover piano recital that I broke the bank to go back to Japan to support a gifted artist. I met her at the signing after the show and she was both surprised and, I think, genuinely pleased to see me. She is LOVEBITES secret weapon. As Asami said. “Every band needs a Miyako”. (PS, the performance *did* sell out and I could tell by how the seats were arranged that I was amongst the last dozen people to get one).
And every band needs a loyal fan like you!
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Great reaction! Thanks to TH-cam I discovered Bandmaid and then Lovebites. The musical talent in Japan is unreal! It is fun watching a classical musician react to these ladies. I humbly suggest you check out their masterpiece A Frozen Serenade live. It will knock your socks off.
great review and commentary...
the drummer - Haruna - she makes it look effortless as well...
according to JW Soundworks, another reactor i watch, this Etude was designed to build strength and coordination in the pianists left hand
That guy is quite the encyclopedia in music...
Behold, the power of Miyako!😊❤😊
I guess the concept with this etude is making the left hand do most of the work. Very much like playing the guitar, where the weaker hand must to the hardest part.
Some great lyrics here, e.g., “It’s not the length, but the depth of life that counts,” and “If you’ve never hoped, you’ve never been through despair, Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to never see.”
We call it “bending” the strings.
It’s time to learn their names. From left to right: MIDORI, ROSANA MIHO, ASAMI, HARUNA (AKA HARUPI), MIYAKO
Just wait until you see MIYAKO play a guitar and a piano AT THE SAME TIME!
You mean “re-cap” is short for “recapitulation.”
The audience is not singing; it’s one of the many backing tracks we hear here.
ASAMI’s background is in ballet, R&B, and Soul. Hear her Soul background in EDGE OF THE WORLD.
I believe the outro is from Dvorak’s New World Symphony.
Just announced that Lovebites will perform live in Dallas at the House of Blues on September 8th!
More Lovebites ❤️🔥🙏
I love'd your reaction! Lovebites is my favorite band, there is always so much in their songs... emotions, surprises, talent... thanks a lot! Greetings from Brasil!
I’ve been waiting for you to get to this video for a while now, and I’m so glad that your reaction was exactly what I’ve hoped for. It’s a musician’s song, and the way that Miyako plays is just unbelievable. You should check out her cover EP that came out, including the videos that she released. It’s just amazing stuff.
Awesome reaction. It's nice to see you again. I knew you're gonna love this as soon as I saw the thumbnail. MIYAKO i is Self-taught. The piano helped her learning curve.You take the neck turn it horizontal And voila. piano keys. picked up a guitar at 17.How sick is that. All things relative; That's pre teen in guitar years. They call her the GOLDEN TOUCH
.. 🐺 WOLFPACK 4LIFE 🐺
I like this !great reaction!tks from Toronto. LOVEBITES!!
The concept as you rightly put is to do with the emphasis on the left hand when playing the piano!
Miyako did a classical piano recital earlier this year in Tokyo.
Lovebites or band maid i love this girls nice reaction greeting from germany
Miho went out to find some of the best Sound Engineers in the world(Europe) when she formed the band. I believe she found them in Sweden but don't know if their still with LOVEBITES . Sure doesn't sound the same since she left....but maybe it's just me. I always considered that one of LOVEBITES qualities other than the obvious....
Loved your face at the end 😄
In case you're wondering, Midori also learned to play the piano as a child, so she may not be as good as Miyako, but she should be able to play it reasonably well!
It seems that as soon as you started playing guitar, you got hooked on it and quit piano to devote yourself to it.
Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES.😀
That's a great analysis and impression.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you for your continued support of LOVEBITES.🙏
💖Asami(Vo) has been studying classical ballet since the age of 2.
After graduating from high school, she moved to the U.S. to study jazz and hip-hop dance.
While studying in the U.S., she got hooked on singing when she sang the national anthem for a minor league baseball team, and after returning to Japan, she auditioned for various singing jobs.
Originally, I was an R&B and soul singer.🎤
💖Miyako(G - Key ‐ Piano Black hair) started taking piano lessons at the age of 3. 🎹
At the age of 18, she discovered the electric guitar.🎸
Miyako was inquisitive and dexterous in everything she did, so she taught herself with a lesson book, and here she is today.
Therefore, Miyako is original in the use of her left fingers. Miyako is good at tapping because she has been able to train the fingers of both hands on the piano.
Miyako can also play the 7-string guitar because of her long fingers.
Miyako can also play bass. She can play drums a little.
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 through despair
Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to never 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 [guitar] / miyako [piano]
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lyrics: asami
music: miyako
arrangement: miyako & LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)
album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020
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Glad to see you back with some Lovebites. *Miyako* (guitar/piano) composed this song, lyrics by *Asami* (vocals). Miyako writes about half of their music. She makes demos of the songs and arrangements for the other band members to make 'their own'. She is Engineer level with Pro Tools. She has a degree in Music Composition. Started piano @ 3 - picked up a guitar when she was 18 and started a band when she was 20 (and going to Uni). Miyako Watanabi is a Musical Force of Nature. BTW - *Haruna* is the drummer . . all 4'9" of her (her band nickname is *Little BIG Engine* )
Thanks for the great analysis. This performance is a wonderful example of the skill of using background tape very well.
Its use requires extreme professionalism and precision from the whole group, because it does not forgive any mistake.
Miyako is Japan's gift to the world. He is an incredible talent whose guitar sound is completely unique.
Here is the link where Miyako gets to show her soulful side in the construction of the solo.
Forgive me for my bad English. I have to use a translator.
th-cam.com/video/5Pc0XK0lNmU/w-d-xo.html
So Much Talent! LoveBites puts me in the mind of a Japanese (Lady) Dream Theater!! 😍
Anton DVORAK must also be proud because Miyako was inspired by his "New World Symphony" for the finale of this song. Chopin, Dvorak, it takes a genius like Miyako to insert classical music into metal. Besides, a little suggestion: react to "Eagle fly free", a metal classic, by Miyako solo on the piano. Masterpiece !
Miyako Magic 🔥
Great reaction.👍
It's excellent to see how Miyako combines classical piano with metal.
Unlucky Morpheus is another Japanese band that combines classical (violin) with power metal, I would even say that they do it in a more organic and synergistic way, plus their singer is incredible:
Unlucky Morpheus, "The Tower of Blood":
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P.S. This particular song includes subtitles.😆
Miyako held her first 2 piano recitals ``A DAY WITH MIYAKO'' at TOKYO FM HALL (2023- Nov.19, both sold out)
Set list :
Eagle Fly Free （HELLOWEEN）
Battery （METALLICA）
Far Beyond The Sun （YNGWIE MALMSTEEN）
*Etude Op.10, No.12* （CHOPIN）
Ballade No.1 In G Minor, Op.23 （CHOPIN）
Moments musicaux Opus 16 No.4 （RACHMANINOV）
Empty Daydream (LOVEBITES)
Through The Fire And Flames (DRAGONFORCE）
Addicted （LOVEBITES）
Burn （DEEP PURPLE）
STEINWAY Grand Piano
Miyako Etude Op.23📀Album Piano solo, Produced, arranged & recorded by Miyako .
Battery (Metallica)
Far Beyond the Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen)
Eagle fly Free (Helloween) MV th-cam.com/video/-h3BLRs0Xr4/w-d-xo.html
The Loner (Gary Moore)
Burn (Deep Purple) Addicted (Lovebites)
I knew you'd like this one. 👍🏻
Hello there how are you doing ? Thank you for these two reactions to Lovebites. I'd love you to do some on these others Lovebites tracks: Frozen Serenade, Edge of the world, Set the world on fire and Break the wall. In any case, your contributions are always very interesting, thank you for your work.
Best regards from Paris.
Miyako posted a video of her trying to learn Lizst's "La Campanella" th-cam.com/video/-q7trbbUC14/w-d-xo.html She was told by one of her instructors she'd never be able to play it. There is a pirated video of her playing it at a concert later.
Yep, this is an epic performance. For symphonic metal with full choir & orchestra, Epica, Retrospect, try the track Unleashed. And plenty more from the 3 hour concert.
Here's their tour dates. I have tix to Atlanta. Unfortunately it's been sold out. Hoping for more U.S. dates.
June 14 - New Cross Inn, London, UK (sold out)
June 15 - Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM (sold out)
June 18 - Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY
June 19 - Legend Club, Milan, ITALY (sold out)
June 22 - Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN
June 25 - La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE
June 28 - Hellfest, FRANCE (on main stage, sold out)
June 29 - Resurrection Fest, SPAIN
July 4 - Roskilde Festival, DENMARK Sept 1 - Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, JAPAN
Sept 6 - ProgPower, Atlanta, USA (co-headliner, sold out)
Miyako released her first solo piano EP last year, titled Etude Op.23, it is piano covers of Heavy Metal and Heavy Rock songs.
There are another songs from Lovebites for You. "Lost in the garden" with the "La Campanella" (Litz version) on piano intro, then "Frozen serenade" more prog and symphonic metal. The third is the Miyako video only gran piano, with the cover of "Eagle fly free" and the fourth the acoustic version on piano and voice of "Rising", only Asami with Miyako. If You want to hear another beautiful metal band+Symphonic Orchestra watch please the Wagakki band in "Overture". Sorry but i forgot that in background You can hear another Chopin Etude: "Ocean".Thank you.
Miyako is wonderful and yes! “The little big engine” Haruna is a one of a kind drummer, she and Miho ( the bassist here who left at the end of 2021 are the co- founders of Lovebites , they are the bedrock of the bands sound, the ladies are fortunate they were able to add another great bassist, Fami, to partner Haruna going forward!(you should check out Destrose the seminal female metal band that Miho and Haruna honed their craft in before Lovebites, check out “Maze”or Rin” in the MV forcDestrosebon TH-cam)
nittpicc, search "miyako eagle fly free" .. one room, one piano, one world class pianist. just beautiful music.
On june and july LOVEBITES had a Europeen tour ( i had a ticket of LOVEBITES concert in France in PARIS on the 25 of june). Normaly it will be annonce her First american tour on second part of the year. Only one show is officialy annonce in USA in ProgFest ( sold out) in septembre.
You had me chuckling when you said that recapitulation is a fancy word for recap when in reality recap is just a shortened version of recapitulation. Ok, probably only us classically trained musicians might find it funny! 😆 😊 Yeah, I live alone! 😂😂
I like you continue to mention Haruna. Her technique is amazing but I love some of the musical things she does like her use of the cymbals. Listen to each 2nd half of the verses and what she does with her kick drums. A lot of drummers would just double pedal all through it be she doesn’t. She always has attention to little things like that.
there is only one miyako - thank goodness that LOVEBITES has her
And now only one Fami!