I'm an old dude who grew up with motown and then classic rock. After that, it all seemed to go downhill. I had pretty much given up on popular music and started focusing on classical music. Did that for many years. Then I saw Bandmaid, and thought, "Wow! This is fresh and new and brilliant." That led me to discover Lovebites and the genius of Miyako. I have both of their live concert DVDs. If I need a smile, I put one of the DVDs in, and smile like a damn fool the whole time I'm watching it. They make me happy, and isn't that what music is supposed to do? In all of my years of of watching music (over 60 years), I've never seen someone like Miyako. The last person I can think of who was that amazing on 2 instruments was Rachmaninoff, who played both violin and piano at concert level. I hope everyone understands that a musician like Miyako comes along only once in a lifetime!
Hey, here's an old wolf in Japan started with Gene Vincent and Little Richard. I feel the same. BTW, Rachmaninoff is the musician that has given the greatest influence to Miyako. She said she composed Above the Black Sea and Under the Red Sky as love letters to Rachmaninoff. She adores him.
@@gatograto Little Richard and Jerry Lee putting piano in rock and roll. Pretty sure they didn't play Chopin or Rachmaninoff, but they could perform and write some great music. Fats Domino, Chubby Checker, Leon Russell, Doctor John and Elton John probably the last of the great rock piano players. Although you still see piano in blues rock (Reese Wynans is still playing with Joe Bonamassa).
There is one other alive today, a girl of 12 or 13 who has composed classical concertos that were performed by major orchestras, and is a virtuoso on the violin and piano. Her name is Alma Deutscher, and if you like classical music, she is worth checking out.
Guitarists Miyako and Midori are both from the city of Osaka, both took piano lessons for years (Midori also learned organ), and both took up the guitar relatively late. Midori went to music school - Musicians Institute Osaka branch, where one of her instructors was the late Mikio Fujioka, lead guitarist of Babymetal's Kami Band - and Miyako is basically self-taught. Miyako made use of a well-known instructional book series, whose title literally translated into English is "Mechanical Training Phrases from Hell", working her way through the entire guitar series. There are versions of these instructional books for bass and drums too, and there's hardly a Japanese musician on those instruments who hasn't studied them.
Miyako (the brilliant composer of this piece and world-class guitarist AND pianist) is so humble and soft-spoken if you find the other videos of her online. She even mentions once that she feels fortunate to make a living as a musician! Also a bit of a nerd, she modified her passive Dean into an active one with batteries and capacitors to give it a unique tonal quality. Such an amazing human. Indeed we are so lucky to witness this genius.
Thank you champ! Finally someone else saying what I’ve been saying about metal and classical music for as long as I can remember. If Mozart was alive today he would be writing metal
Hahaha awesome reaction. I feel the same about Miyako, she is one of my biggest influences at the moment. The more I see her do the more I adore her. I can't get enough if her varied, classicaly, bluesy guitar work! This song is actually one if my favourites by lovebites just because it is smooth as butter and so pleasing to the ear; I love Asami's vocals on this. I hope you go on to react to more of their live videos ;)
I can also hear a bit of John Petrucci, especially at the start of the solo. I'm sure I read somewhere that for another song, she thought how would John Petrucci write this. I could be wrong
My favorite Lovebites song is whichever one I’m listening to at the time. That said , I think Swan Song is a work of art. Never get tired of listening to it. A true masterpiece. Five incredible ladies !
Miyako is a musical prodigy. She could probably pick up any instrument and be amazing at it. Then you add the fact that she is just incredibly hot. She is my bias in this band. 🤟🏻
Well she's already good at bass and decent on drums (and I'm pretty sure she's a good singer too - when you watch Lovebites closely, you notice she's the main backup singer)
@@realdocloco Everytime Lovebites has a song where only two voices are heard Miyako is always the one providing the other voice. Some people criticize why she doesn't move around much on stage. She does but it is never for long because she has to stay near her mic stand to sing backup.
The first time I saw her do this, I knew right away she was for real - (had piano lessons) - her posture and the way her arms are resting on the keys is text book. ** Totally agree with you on classical and metal. I wholeheartedly agree. ***
Miyako is a Mozzart of todays metal. That girl writes music for the band, she can sing, play bass too, drumms a little bit, piano and shreds on guitar like nobody else. Has a little home music studio. Musicians that can do so much are very rare. She has that sound and style of Gary Moore which is fantastic. And she is beautiful. Miyako has to be the greatest musician in metal these days. Whole band is fantastic but she is one of a kind. Gotta love that
Yes, Beethoven was basically metal, he just didn't know it. Oh, and you don't have to worry about Haruna. She is one of the ones always pushing to go harder. Nuclear powered, clearly.
great choice and glad you found the full version with piano intro. Time to check out their ballads, start with "Epilogue" or "Empty Daydream" you will not be disappointed
About Miyako and Midori, both of them started with piano early (around 3 years old) and both of them picked up the guitar late, Miyako at 18 Midori at 20. Miyako as you guessed is the main composer for the band but they all write their own songs and yes this includes the drummer Haruna who wrote a fan favorite, song is "Bravehearted". The fact they are also versatile is such an awesome point, hard rock, heavy metal, power metal, trash metal, symphonic, progressive, ballads. They play so many genres and are phenomenal at all of them! 🤘🙂🤘 LOVEBITES! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
I'm fashionably late for these parties (it's a time-zone thing), my bro's and sis's have left tons of insightful comments so i'll just say ...HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!!
Lovebites exists because a bassist had a dream of being part of a classic 80s British metal band. Luckily for her 3 and a soon to be a 4th of the most technically skilled and talented musicians were available and willing to join in her dream.
hahaha maids are(is) miserable, because it is inferior to lovebites in all aspects of playing ability, singing ability, composition ability, and visuals. tell me the difference between hard rock and heavy metal. LOVEBITES is the best hard rock / heavy metal band.
And she is basically playing it reverse. Normally the left hand accompanies the right hand melody, it's seems as though she switched that up, kind of crazy but cool.
Miyako is indeed super talented, like...unfairly talented. I mean, the whole band is, yes. Like, most bands would kill to have 1 guitarist even half as good as one of these ladies...and Lovebites has both of em. And then you get into Miho on bass and Haruna on drums...yeah, it's just not fair. Then last, but not least of course, Asami as your vocalist. Insane... I know I said this in other comment on another one of your videos, but I can't wait for you to react to their song Break The Wall. Miyako's part in it...well, you'll see. Also, there's even a song where Miyako plays piano and guitar...at the same time. Yeah...it's brief, but still...it's great. Another song i'm sure you'll love called Burden of Time. Thanks for another Lovebites react. Always love em.
Seems like you still haven't react to 'Winds of Transylvania' in their latest album. I'm much looking forward to your listen & your say. BTW, Great reaction
Some people said miyako not so making many move or smile like a star. But she doesn't need it to stole attention from fans. She just playing instrument, and she can shine like a superstar. But don't make it wrong, her smile is preciousness. Very beautiful😍 Thank you for make this great reaction. Next song, try "Winds of Transylvania" or "Edge of the world" Stay safe and keep on lovebitten🤘
Princess Miyako is the next Michael Romeo. LOVEBITES is going to take over the world. All 5 of them are gifted musicians. And they are in the SAME BAND. It's a SUPERGROUP. No telling how far they will go. It's like they have already been around for 25 years. That is how solid they are right now.
I totally agree with that statement because Micheal Romeo is my favorite guitar player EVER! But after hearing Miyako and Hal-ca from Asterism.....I now have 3 favorites! Lol! Lovebites rules!
@@BRIDON777 I think Midori is more influenced by Romeo with her guitar playing, but Miyako is more influenced by Romeo with her songwriting. And yeah, Romeo is my #1 guy too. He smokes everybody like it's nothing. And he can play any style. Perfectly.
Your spot on. Symphony x is my favorite band. Just wish they did more music. Prog metal is my fave genre, but I like alot more than just that. Power metal would be 2nd. But I like alot. When I first got into Lovebites....they blew me away! Still do! Japan is just Killin it with such great bands! I love songwriting and vocalists. Russell Allen is my fave. Go figure. You got great taste. Checkout Nemophila/ Dissension if you haven't. So much great metal out there! And I'm an older guy. Cheers! And then we also have Unleash the Archers! Fantastic stuff!
If you are a hardrock guy, I'm very recommended their songs such as: Empty Daydream, Burden Of Time, Epilogue. Btw Miyako also play piano on those songs.
As they themselves sing, they are the sum of these pieces. And the perfect metal puzzle picture does these pieces make! All glory to LOVEBITES and all my brothers and sisters of The Wolf Pack everywhere!
Great reaction. Love you pause warning. Pausing video is a part of the reactions. I agree that Miyako is an extraordinary talent. She composes the music to about half of the bands songs. Miho, the bassist and founder, writes about the other half usually partnered with Mao, the former keyboardist for Light Bringer. He seems to be manager as well.Asami writes most of the lyrics, although Miho writes lyrics, too. I would love to see a Haruna-cam of her drumming through the entire concert. What a beautiful beast behind her kit. Midori, the co-guitarist is also an extraordinary talent and she compliments Miyako. The part of the song with the full stop is impressive. They must be one of the most practiced bands to be this tight as a unit. On the album Electric Pentagram, Swan Song did not include Revolutionary Étude (Étude Op. 10, No. 12). It only included the end piano piece written by Miyako. There are a couple other songs they have played live where they added to the beginning of a song.
Good job finding the right two clips to combine. 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.
It seems you are really into her. She is great but you don't have visit in your life a high quality music institute (or watch in TH-cam with a less narrow algorithmic sugestions). It's the originality what make her unique not the skills per se, there are hundred of thousand of talented pianist and guitar players with high level skills and music education superior to Miyako around the world but not many with the will and drive to do what she does.
@@hernanuliana9111 But this is the point. "Thousands" is still a tiny number, and out of that small elite of people with that level of training, how many are composing and driving a band at this level? And how many classically trained musicians have had the courage to commit themselves to a career doing heavy metal? Yes, its more than skills, I think we agree.
@@hiawatha.g Don't want to drag you into another endless exchange, but I think it would be interesting if Miyako would play the keyboard synthesizer as a solo instrument. Instead of trading solos with Midori guitar to guitar, trade solos synth to guitar. Do what John McLaughlin and Jan Hammer did on Mahavishnu Orchestra's tune "Trilogy", or what Tommy Bolin and Jan Hammer did on "Taurian Matador" from Billy Cobham's album "Spectrum". Or how about Hammer's lead-off synth solo on "Quadrant 4" from "Spectrum". Listen to "Quadrant 4" - I know Miyako has the chops to play something like that. Classically trained musicians often don't have the knack for ad lib solos, but Miyako has that ability on guitar - I wonder if she could express it on the keyboard synth.
@@otobokegaijin6218 interesting thought. Hammer also partnered with Jeff Beck on several albums and it worked pretty well. who knows, maybe they'll try it. On Glory Glory to the world I recall thinking there are some keytar passages, at least in Dystopia Symphony--I'd have to go back and re-listen.
Excellent review as always, almost touching. Yes, Miyako is a professional pianist. As a matter of fact, piano is her primary instrument, guitar is her secondary instrument, a guitarist is a side business for her. She started piano at her 3, and she started teaching herself guitar with instruction books at her 18. BTW, Midori started guitar at her 20 at a music school and started piano at her 2. Miyako is a main composer of the band and have composed almost half of their songs. The arrangement is done by collaboration of all of the members. Don't hesitate pausing the clips. Your pausing always have meanings, and I like that. Here's the secret of Miyako's Dean guitar. th-cam.com/video/9pYWabx3OXo/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction, didn't mind the pauses. Looked like there were tears forming at the end (and who could blame you?) This is an epic masterpiece. Haunting C minor theme from the Etude and then to Swan Song. Brilliant composition. It would make any world-class metal band proud. Except as you said, who else could do this?
thank you for this genuine and passionate reaction. miyako is something else. I think her seriousness is also a bit of a stage personality. in her former band a drop of joker - beatmaker (which I believe she has scomposed as well judging from her riffing and the piano parts) she smiles, jumps, sings and rocks a 7string. and since decades I think, LvB would make metal, if he lived today.
Perfection. Agree totally...when I was a kid I was givena set of classical albums by my grandparents...I was fascinated by it... He (G-pa was semi-pro (?) coronet player in the big band era) used to quiz me how many insteruments were playing at any particular point in a song...I developed a good ear, but more surprising to him is I was already listening to and IDing the different instruments...shrug... To this day I still am an instrument oriented person, I don't really ever hear the words, the voice just being another instrument. Point is when I got in my early teens and first hear "metal" I recognized immediately that similarity between the two... It is the perfect marriage... Metalheads don't get enough credit simply because they occupy the other end of the pure/distorted scale of "noise"....or clean/dirty if you prefer....lol Being that way let me aprreciate on some level, everything in between as well... Probably wjhy i like your reactions....lol \m/
If I had to define the two lead guitarists of Lovebites I would say the following: one Midori plays a style that takes you to a paradise of madness that mentally chops your brain, then comes Miyako the second blade (like the razors) who plays a style that takes you to a paradise of beautiful and emotional sounds that finish crushing your brain. In my life I have never heard anything like this. Even the most recognized bands that make very good music in the metal sphere have never produced anything like this.
Miyako played Chopin (learned piano since age 3 so she is a "PRO", BTW Midori also was a pianist but gave it up at age 20 when she dropped out of Pharmacy school to learn guitar) Miyako then incorporated classical arrangements in this song that she wrote and composed. BTW she learned to play guitar at 18 by picking up a Dean and teaching herself how to play while still keeping up with the piano. All these women are multiple instrumentalist even Haruna played piano before switching to the drums (probably couldn't afford to keep breaking all those keys if she played piano the way she plays drums (LOL)). Empty Daydream is another great transition song as is Edge of the World. (th-cam.com/video/bMmkDttnR7k/w-d-xo.html) if you want Gary Moore's Parisienne Walkways done by his clone, Miyako, it is stunning!!! Here is another guitar Goddess, Hal-Ca of Asterism at 16 playing with Miyu at 17 on the 7 string bass doing Metal/Rock/Jazz fusion like you won't believe; Dawn LIVE (small club due to their ages and lack of exposure) (th-cam.com/video/buQPvINJcA0/w-d-xo.html), you want to see a guitar master at work sit back and enjoy!!!!!!
Lovebites just released today a video previewing their new concert DVD that's being released in Sept. It's for a concert that they did this year (in March, I believe) in Tokyo. It has 5 or 6 tracks that they've never done live before, like Glory to the World, and is over 2 hours long. At least for one song, Miyako is playing a Keytar (Roland, I think), and is also shows her playing a grand acoustic piano instead of the white Roland digital piano you've seen her play. For Holy War, Asami holds the last note for at least 15-20 seconds. Seriously impressive! I think they sound better than they ever have before. The DVD and CD is called "Heavy Metal Never Dies," and I will definitely be buying it when it comes out.
Miyako is playing a Dean USA Icon. The color is "faded denim." I doubt you'll ever see her playing a guitar that doesn't have prominent wood grain. Midori is playing her usual ESP E-II Horizon FR, only instead of the "reindeer blue" color, this one is obviously a solid black. The black color has been discontinued. She uses that guitar when she needs an alternate tuning, though I don't know what that tuning is (probably dropped D). Miho is playing an ESP Amaze, and I _think_ the color is "Lake Placid Blue."
MIYAKO = Vocals (yep..she sings) Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums, Cello and Violin --- MIDORI = Guitar, Bass and piano --- MIHO = Bass, Guitar, Piano, Drums and Profesional DJ (Yep, She is) --- ASAMI = Vocals (of course), Piano and Professional Selfie Photographer (XD) --- HARUNA = Drums, Piano and the only atomic nuclear pocket cutie in the world.
It's awesome to see a reactor that notices and understands all of the technical aspects of these songs and takes the time to break them down. Nice job.
That ending piano part gets me every time. I well up so damned easily listening to them. They're just so painfully good, both in terms of writing and technical excellence. About time Miho got some credit on bass though. She's an absolute machine.
About the absence of a rythm guitar part on stage when they're playing dual leads: it certainly help that Miho is such a solid bass player! I'd REALLY like to listen to her isolated playing.
Thanks for the pause warning. It helped me to not get annoyed with your Miyako worship. She is stunning in several ways. Keep the Lovebites love coming.
Miyako is the introverted, quiet, mad genius of LOVEBITES. They lucked out when they signed her on. Classically trained on piano since age 3, Miyako composes much of their music.
Miyako is a pianist who also plays the guitar rather a guitarist who plays some piano. Miyako has played the guitar for around twelve years and the piano for twenty-eight. How good will she be on the guitar when she has played it as long as the piano ? In an interview Miyako said that the piano has made her what she is today, You should check out X-Japan, their drummer Yoshiki often switched from playing drums to playing a classical piece on a grand piano in the middle of concerts.
Miyako is a Child Prodigy and has played with a symphony orchestra in the past. And I suspect was one of the reasons, aside from her shredding talent, for her to be asked to be a part of the band. I am a huge fan of this band. Haruna (drummer) picked up the nickname "Energizer Bunny", from somewhere but DANG if is doesn't fit! She and Miho (Bass) are the founders of the band...
It wasn't annoying AF at all man.. Respect given where respect is due and these ladies are something quite special. As you say, nothing taken away form Midori, Miho, Asami or Haruna, and Miyako is as worthy of the title goddess when it comes to her investment in and ability with her craft. Brings a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye doesn't it!? Japan has been throwing some serious talent out into the world in the field of rock. Incidentally the two videos do dovetail into one another like that in concert.
they don't need the Rhythm guitar for the same reason Iron Maiden doesn't. The bass. Miho is absolutely carrying the rhythm line with her thundering triplets, same as Harris does for Murray/Smith (and Gers). And as usual, Miho doesn't get the credit she deserves. *sighs* I see you Bass Goddess, I see you.
In terms of just the guitar, I place Miyako and Midori almost equal to each other, with each one being superior in the particular style they play. Midori is the more technically-skilled player, she's faster, tighter and more precise, and her training as a classical guitarist really shines through when she has the spotlight (this song spotlights Miyako more, but Midori has her songs, too). Miyako, on the other hand, despite being a classically-trained pianist, is a blues-trained guitarist, so what she lacks in Midori's precision and technical prowess, she more than makes up for in ingenuity, soulfulness, and creativity, and her technical skills aren't really very far behind Midori's. As an all-around musician, I would have to give the edge to Miyako, though, due to her world-class level on piano, as well as her respectable ability with bass, drums, and voice. But on the guitar alone, I would give the edge to Midori, if only by a hair. And Miyako is still getting better on the guitar! Something I would like to see is Asami on the piano more often (she tickles the ivories a little in "We the United")! She's not in Miyako's league, but she's still pretty good, and it would be fun to see just what she can do!
Shes playing Chopins Revolutionary etude, into her composition. Miyalko a classical pianist. She plays organ, keys piano, backing tracks. Burden of time, live studio, a song you might love. Miyako plays piano and guitar same time, yeah. Scream for me studio live. Back and forth Midori, Miyako solos incredible. Both some of my favorite Lovebites.
Princess Miyako is not just a Goddess sent to earth for us to admire but her musicality and her music arrangements is a gift to the world to enjoy and appreciate. Gotta check out Epilogue, Burden of time & Empty Daydream which is another amazing showcase from her. Also, Lovebites can even get trashy & hardcore metal with Thunder Vengeance & Break the Wall. If you want to witness an amazing duel guitar battle from Miyako & Midori… chk out Scream for me as well.
Queen has been surpassed with this piece. Astounding composition by Miyako , and yes she is stunning to watch as well. Really great review man. You get it .
Great reaction videos, particularly for Lovebites. I've watched quite a few of other people's reaction vids for them, but most are amateurish and I wouldn't subscribe or even bother to comment, but you seem to know your stuff & I particularly liked the 'Deep Dive' - sad they pulled the plug on you... I only discovered Lovebites this year, through another reaction channel (dare I mention her name, oh, I will, as she's a professional singer and seems to be a nice person; 'The Charismatic Voice'), but she's only reacted to Holy War. You've done loads, so hopefully that has helped to spread the message. Words alone can't do justice to these ladies incredible talents, it still makes my eyes tear-up when I watch some of their live performances. Apparently they are playing at a major heavy metal festival in the States in 2024, so some of you lucky people might get to see them! Hopefully they can pop across 'the pond' to the UK. Following on from Lovebites, I also discovered Rolling Quarts(lighter style of rock, but with some heavy metal interludes, but they are all so incredibly cute - did I actually write that?) and their latest single has just hit 2 million views. Time for another review of RQ?. PS. I live in the UK and grew up listening to Led Zep, Deep Purple, The Doors, Wishbone Ash, Heart, etc. but Lovebites' live performances gets to me every time. Thanks.
She also builds and modifies her guitars, plus she a Star Wars fan. She has a video of her explaining the modifications to the guitar she is playing in this video!!
The fact that power metal isn't really my thing, but I love this band in general and Miyako in particular tells you all you need to know about this talented group of ladies.🙂
I'm not reading through 71 comments to see if it's already been mentioned. I can't remember which song it is (someone help me out?), but in a livestream they did, she plays the keyboard with one hand while playing guitar with the other. Edit: Credit to Jay_G, I saw he commented earlier that the song is "Burden of Time." Thanks.
Some people can play piano and guitar but, to get up on stage, in a live metal concert environment, bust out some concert-level Chopin (of all things) on the piano, then, non-chalantly get up, grab a pick off the piano, grab a guitar and just go into multi-finger tapping in the space of a few seconds... that takes a Miyako.
Well said. Miyako is on another level with everything! It's a toss up for me on my favorite guitar players. Miyako and Hal-ca from Asterism. After Micheal Romeo, that is. If you haven't heard Hal- ca.,...you must. The guitar playing by both are Emotional, to say the least. Checkout Asterism/Dawn if you haven't yet. Good review. I'm blown away as you are. Lovebites are absolutely unbelievable! Cheers!
Great reaction. Miyako writes half of their songs. This one is one of herself. The other half of the songs is written by Mao and some of them by the other bandmembers. Miyako refers to Mao as the sixth bandmember. He also plays keyboard for the songs. Miyako is a real genius. The whole band is amazing. On Miyako’s TH-cam channel you can see her guitars better. Thank you for this reaction.
please react to lovebites-the crusade next.it was many fans introduction to the band.great editing showing creating,rehearsing and performing of the song
Dean Icon, faded denim flametop. It is gorgeous, not as gorgeous as she is though. She has switched it to active instead of passive, to get the more metal sound she says. She did a video on it on her own YT channel.
“She’s way to hot to be this talented.” 🥰 Have you seen some of the top classical piano players in Japan? Holy shit! Some of them in the competitions are… I can’t think of a word that does justice here. You get my point.
By the way, miyako said why she choose music metal, because the hardest music in the world is classical and metal.
I'm an old dude who grew up with motown and then classic rock. After that, it all seemed to go downhill. I had pretty much given up on popular music and started focusing on classical music. Did that for many years. Then I saw Bandmaid, and thought, "Wow! This is fresh and new and brilliant." That led me to discover Lovebites and the genius of Miyako. I have both of their live concert DVDs. If I need a smile, I put one of the DVDs in, and smile like a damn fool the whole time I'm watching it. They make me happy, and isn't that what music is supposed to do? In all of my years of of watching music (over 60 years), I've never seen someone like Miyako. The last person I can think of who was that amazing on 2 instruments was Rachmaninoff, who played both violin and piano at concert level. I hope everyone understands that a musician like Miyako comes along only once in a lifetime!
Hey, here's an old wolf in Japan started with Gene Vincent and Little Richard. I feel the same. BTW, Rachmaninoff is the musician that has given the greatest influence to Miyako. She said she composed Above the Black Sea and Under the Red Sky as love letters to Rachmaninoff. She adores him.
Amen to that Ralph. Lovebites, Band-Maid and many more Japanese bands either all women or fronted by women. They are putting us to shame.
@@gatograto Little Richard and Jerry Lee putting piano in rock and roll. Pretty sure they didn't play Chopin or Rachmaninoff, but they could perform and write some great music. Fats Domino, Chubby Checker, Leon Russell, Doctor John and Elton John probably the last of the great rock piano players. Although you still see piano in blues rock (Reese Wynans is still playing with Joe Bonamassa).
@@glenkelley6799 Hey, you need to fly over!! We've got have a couple of beer together !!
There is one other alive today, a girl of 12 or 13 who has composed classical concertos that were performed by major orchestras, and is a virtuoso on the violin and piano. Her name is Alma Deutscher, and if you like classical music, she is worth checking out.
Miyako the stone cold fox!!! Standing in the middle of the Wolfpack!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍
I've said it before and I'll say it again.... 4 insanely talented musicians and one genius.
Absolutely crazy about Haruna's drumming...such an unstoppable freight train
She's so tiny yet, so powerful!
They call her “Pocket Nuke” for good reason.
Asami said in an interview that, " everyone should have a Miyako at home," I agree, she's a musical savage, down to earth & gorgeous!!😎
And every Miyako should have a Midori.
Miyako is insanely talented in the guitar, piano, music composition, and can I say, has the sexiest left leg in the world?
They are from the same concert (2020).
🤘😛🤘
Haruna is a mini nuclear plant.
All of them writes music.
She has been shredding the ivories since three also remember she didn't pick up a guitar until she was 18
surely, LOVEBITES is the best female metal band in the world...💗
Guitarists Miyako and Midori are both from the city of Osaka, both took piano lessons for years (Midori also learned organ), and both took up the guitar relatively late. Midori went to music school - Musicians Institute Osaka branch, where one of her instructors was the late Mikio Fujioka, lead guitarist of Babymetal's Kami Band - and Miyako is basically self-taught. Miyako made use of a well-known instructional book series, whose title literally translated into English is "Mechanical Training Phrases from Hell", working her way through the entire guitar series. There are versions of these instructional books for bass and drums too, and there's hardly a Japanese musician on those instruments who hasn't studied them.
Miyako (the brilliant composer of this piece and world-class guitarist AND pianist) is so humble and soft-spoken if you find the other videos of her online. She even mentions once that she feels fortunate to make a living as a musician! Also a bit of a nerd, she modified her passive Dean into an active one with batteries and capacitors to give it a unique tonal quality. Such an amazing human. Indeed we are so lucky to witness this genius.
Thank you champ! Finally someone else saying what I’ve been saying about metal and classical music for as long as I can remember. If Mozart was alive today he would be writing metal
Hahaha awesome reaction. I feel the same about Miyako, she is one of my biggest influences at the moment. The more I see her do the more I adore her.
I can't get enough if her varied, classicaly, bluesy guitar work!
This song is actually one if my favourites by lovebites just because it is smooth as butter and so pleasing to the ear; I love Asami's vocals on this.
I hope you go on to react to more of their live videos ;)
if you listen closely you can hear the revolutionary etude incorporated into Miyako's guitar solo
the part right before the other guitarist takes over yea?
@@TheChampOfMedium yes
@@TheChampOfMedium Basically the entire thing.
I can also hear a bit of John Petrucci, especially at the start of the solo. I'm sure I read somewhere that for another song, she thought how would John Petrucci write this. I could be wrong
My favorite Lovebites song is whichever one I’m listening to at the time. That said , I think Swan Song is a work of art. Never get tired of listening to it. A true masterpiece. Five incredible ladies !
Miyako is a musical prodigy. She could probably pick up any instrument and be amazing at it. Then you add the fact that she is just incredibly hot. She is my bias in this band. 🤟🏻
Well she's already good at bass and decent on drums (and I'm pretty sure she's a good singer too - when you watch Lovebites closely, you notice she's the main backup singer)
@@realdocloco Everytime Lovebites has a song where only two voices are heard Miyako is always the one providing the other voice.
Some people criticize why she doesn't move around much on stage. She does but it is never for long because she has to stay near her mic stand to sing backup.
@Rob Capuano Thank you! She's definitly good, even if it's a studio performance
The first time I saw her do this, I knew right away she was for real - (had piano lessons) - her posture and the way her arms are resting on the keys is text book.
** Totally agree with you on classical and metal. I wholeheartedly agree. ***
there's a video of Miyako playing Gary Moore's Parisienne Walkways
th-cam.com/video/bMmkDttnR7k/w-d-xo.html
Miyako is super genius...bro...shes came from heaven.....❤
Miyako is a Mozzart of todays metal. That girl writes music for the band, she can sing, play bass too, drumms a little bit, piano and shreds on guitar like nobody else. Has a little home music studio. Musicians that can do so much are very rare. She has that sound and style of Gary Moore which is fantastic. And she is beautiful. Miyako has to be the greatest musician in metal these days. Whole band is fantastic but she is one of a kind. Gotta love that
Love this band!! All of them but Miyako stole my heart! 🌹👏👏😍💖
Yes, Beethoven was basically metal, he just didn't know it. Oh, and you don't have to worry about Haruna. She is one of the ones always pushing to go harder. Nuclear powered, clearly.
Hahahaha, Beethoven was meta. I like that, and so true.
"Nuclear powered"
So . . . Haruna is the Gamera of drummers?
@@PaleHorseShabuShabu love the referance.
@@PaleHorseShabuShabu She doesn't use drumsticks. She has a pair of Mjolnirs! All Hail the Goddess of Thunder!
great choice and glad you found the full version with piano intro. Time to check out their ballads, start with "Epilogue" or "Empty Daydream"
you will not be disappointed
About Miyako and Midori, both of them started with piano early (around 3 years old) and both of them picked up the guitar late, Miyako at 18 Midori at 20.
Miyako as you guessed is the main composer for the band but they all write their own songs and yes this includes the drummer Haruna who wrote a fan favorite, song is "Bravehearted".
The fact they are also versatile is such an awesome point, hard rock, heavy metal, power metal, trash metal, symphonic, progressive, ballads.
They play so many genres and are phenomenal at all of them! 🤘🙂🤘
LOVEBITES! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
"they all write their own songs"
Well . . . there's Mao.
@@PaleHorseShabuShabu Yes, Mao is the unofficial 6th member of Lovebites! Great song writer too🙂
I'm fashionably late for these parties (it's a time-zone thing), my bro's and sis's have left tons of insightful comments so i'll just say ...HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!!
I am always late too. But that's okay.... WE ARE HERE! FOR LOVEBITES! AND PRINCESS HARUNA!
@@TheCyberMantis 👍👍
We get worried when we don't see your signature drop-in early on!
Lovebites exists because a bassist had a dream of being part of a classic 80s British metal band. Luckily for her 3 and a soon to be a 4th of the most technically skilled and talented musicians were available and willing to join in her dream.
And from what I read somewhere, she is considered the 'Den Mother' to the other members. So cool.
Miyako also sings, plays bass & drums. Her personal TH-cam channel is very interesting.
Yes, Miyako is THE MUSIC.
Lovebites best Heavy/power metal
Band-Maid best hard rock/ different rock XD
hahaha maids are(is) miserable, because it is inferior to lovebites in all aspects of playing ability, singing ability, composition ability, and visuals. tell me the difference between hard rock and heavy metal. LOVEBITES is the best hard rock / heavy metal band.
@@bonered9210 frustrated fanboy?
@@bonered9210 www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-hard-rock-and-metal-guitar-shredders cry for my haha
And she is basically playing it reverse. Normally the left hand accompanies the right hand melody, it's seems as though she switched that up, kind of crazy but cool.
Check out "Burden of Time" live studio version. Miyako plays her Dean Guitar and the keyboard at the same time.
I see another guitarist call "Gabriel guardian" can playing guitar and keyboard at the same time. And miyako follow him too on her Instagram.
Came here to say this too. She is insane. Also +1 to any Thunder Vengeance and Edge of the World requests I know are here
@@ooobydoob3786 Edge of the World is of favorites too
Miyako is from another galaxy!
There is no explaining, Miyako’s talent/skills,. It’s beyond comprehension! I hope I have a chance to see them live, that’s my bucket list!!🤘🤘
Miyako is indeed super talented, like...unfairly talented. I mean, the whole band is, yes. Like, most bands would kill to have 1 guitarist even half as good as one of these ladies...and Lovebites has both of em. And then you get into Miho on bass and Haruna on drums...yeah, it's just not fair. Then last, but not least of course, Asami as your vocalist. Insane...
I know I said this in other comment on another one of your videos, but I can't wait for you to react to their song Break The Wall. Miyako's part in it...well, you'll see. Also, there's even a song where Miyako plays piano and guitar...at the same time. Yeah...it's brief, but still...it's great. Another song i'm sure you'll love called Burden of Time.
Thanks for another Lovebites react. Always love em.
Break the Wall goes hard as fuck. Like Slayer if Slayer was any good.
One word for this song .... MAJESTIC ❤️
It sure is!
I'm so glad you did this video on your channel! This is one of the most impressive performances I have seen in a long time.
Seems like you still haven't react to 'Winds of Transylvania' in their latest album. I'm much looking forward to your listen & your say.
BTW, Great reaction
Some people said miyako not so making many move or smile like a star. But she doesn't need it to stole attention from fans. She just playing instrument, and she can shine like a superstar.
But don't make it wrong, her smile is preciousness. Very beautiful😍
Thank you for make this great reaction.
Next song, try "Winds of Transylvania" or "Edge of the world"
Stay safe and keep on lovebitten🤘
Yes, Miyako's smile is just beautiful. She rather concentrate to play flawless music than being a showman. Hence she is an artist.
Her seriousness just makes her even more attractive ! ❤
@@gatograto yes, and she make many fans falling in love with her and Lovebites.
@@brandydynamite5877 she sometimes look adorable too when seriousness😅
@@hiufernando7340 Absolutely, bro 🐺
There is a video of Miyako playing the guitar and piano simultaneously. Mind bending...
Princess Miyako is the next Michael Romeo. LOVEBITES is going to take over the world. All 5 of them are gifted musicians. And they are in the SAME BAND. It's a SUPERGROUP. No telling how far they will go. It's like they have already been around for 25 years. That is how solid they are right now.
I totally agree with that statement because Micheal Romeo is my favorite guitar player EVER! But after hearing Miyako and Hal-ca from Asterism.....I now have 3 favorites! Lol! Lovebites rules!
@@BRIDON777 I think Midori is more influenced by Romeo with her guitar playing, but Miyako is more influenced by Romeo with her songwriting. And yeah, Romeo is my #1 guy too. He smokes everybody like it's nothing. And he can play any style. Perfectly.
Your spot on. Symphony x is my favorite band. Just wish they did more music. Prog metal is my fave genre, but I like alot more than just that. Power metal would be 2nd. But I like alot. When I first got into Lovebites....they blew me away! Still do! Japan is just Killin it with such great bands! I love songwriting and vocalists. Russell Allen is my fave. Go figure. You got great taste. Checkout Nemophila/ Dissension if you haven't. So much great metal out there! And I'm an older guy. Cheers! And then we also have Unleash the Archers! Fantastic stuff!
Great reaction as always!
If you are a hardrock guy, I'm very recommended their songs such as: Empty Daydream, Burden Of Time, Epilogue. Btw Miyako also play piano on those songs.
As they themselves sing, they are the sum of these pieces. And the perfect metal puzzle picture does these pieces make! All glory to LOVEBITES and all my brothers and sisters of The Wolf Pack everywhere!
Great reaction. Love you pause warning. Pausing video is a part of the reactions. I agree that Miyako is an extraordinary talent. She composes the music to about half of the bands songs. Miho, the bassist and founder, writes about the other half usually partnered with Mao, the former keyboardist for Light Bringer. He seems to be manager as well.Asami writes most of the lyrics, although Miho writes lyrics, too.
I would love to see a Haruna-cam of her drumming through the entire concert. What a beautiful beast behind her kit. Midori, the co-guitarist is also an extraordinary talent and she compliments Miyako.
The part of the song with the full stop is impressive. They must be one of the most practiced bands to be this tight as a unit.
On the album Electric Pentagram, Swan Song did not include Revolutionary Étude (Étude Op. 10, No. 12). It only included the end piano piece written by Miyako. There are a couple other songs they have played live where they added to the beginning of a song.
Good job finding the right two clips to combine. 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.
Well said and well typed. The diacritical work on "Dvorak" is impressive.
It seems you are really into her. She is great but you don't have visit in your life a high quality music institute (or watch in TH-cam with a less narrow algorithmic sugestions). It's the originality what make her unique not the skills per se, there are hundred of thousand of talented pianist and guitar players with high level skills and music education superior to Miyako around the world but not many with the will and drive to do what she does.
@@hernanuliana9111 But this is the point. "Thousands" is still a tiny number, and out of that small elite of people with that level of training, how many are composing and driving a band at this level? And how many classically trained musicians have had the courage to commit themselves to a career doing heavy metal? Yes, its more than skills, I think we agree.
@@hiawatha.g Don't want to drag you into another endless exchange, but I think it would be interesting if Miyako would play the keyboard synthesizer as a solo instrument. Instead of trading solos with Midori guitar to guitar, trade solos synth to guitar. Do what John McLaughlin and Jan Hammer did on Mahavishnu Orchestra's tune "Trilogy", or what Tommy Bolin and Jan Hammer did on "Taurian Matador" from Billy Cobham's album "Spectrum".
Or how about Hammer's lead-off synth solo on "Quadrant 4" from "Spectrum". Listen to "Quadrant 4" - I know Miyako has the chops to play something like that. Classically trained musicians often don't have the knack for ad lib solos, but Miyako has that ability on guitar - I wonder if she could express it on the keyboard synth.
@@otobokegaijin6218 interesting thought. Hammer also partnered with Jeff Beck on several albums and it worked pretty well. who knows, maybe they'll try it. On Glory Glory to the world I recall thinking there are some keytar passages, at least in Dystopia Symphony--I'd have to go back and re-listen.
Excellent review as always, almost touching. Yes, Miyako is a professional pianist. As a matter of fact, piano is her primary instrument, guitar is her secondary instrument, a guitarist is a side business for her. She started piano at her 3, and she started teaching herself guitar with instruction books at her 18. BTW, Midori started guitar at her 20 at a music school and started piano at her 2.
Miyako is a main composer of the band and have composed almost half of their songs. The arrangement is done by collaboration of all of the members.
Don't hesitate pausing the clips. Your pausing always have meanings, and I like that.
Here's the secret of Miyako's Dean guitar. th-cam.com/video/9pYWabx3OXo/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction, didn't mind the pauses. Looked like there were tears forming at the end (and who could blame you?)
This is an epic masterpiece. Haunting C minor theme from the Etude and then to Swan Song. Brilliant composition. It would make any world-class metal band proud. Except as you said, who else could do this?
That piano piece is a killer on the left hand skills.
Miyako wrote a lot of their songs. Though all of them have a hand in writing songs.
If the song is thrashy, Miho most likely wrote it.
Recently, it's Asami who wrotes the best thrashy songs (winds of transylvania, paranoia)
thank you for this genuine and passionate reaction. miyako is something else. I think her seriousness is also a bit of a stage personality. in her former band a drop of joker - beatmaker (which I believe she has scomposed as well judging from her riffing and the piano parts) she smiles, jumps, sings and rocks a 7string. and since decades I think, LvB would make metal, if he lived today.
Perfection. Agree totally...when I was a kid I was givena set of classical albums by my grandparents...I was fascinated by it... He (G-pa was semi-pro (?) coronet player in the big band era) used to quiz me how many insteruments were playing at any particular point in a song...I developed a good ear, but more surprising to him is I was already listening to and IDing the different instruments...shrug... To this day I still am an instrument oriented person, I don't really ever hear the words, the voice just being another instrument. Point is when I got in my early teens and first hear "metal" I recognized immediately that similarity between the two... It is the perfect marriage... Metalheads don't get enough credit simply because they occupy the other end of the pure/distorted scale of "noise"....or clean/dirty if you prefer....lol Being that way let me aprreciate on some level, everything in between as well... Probably wjhy i like your reactions....lol \m/
If I had to define the two lead guitarists of Lovebites I would say the following: one Midori plays a style that takes you to a paradise of madness that mentally chops your brain, then comes Miyako the second blade (like the razors) who plays a style that takes you to a paradise of beautiful and emotional sounds that finish crushing your brain. In my life I have never heard anything like this. Even the most recognized bands that make very good music in the metal sphere have never produced anything like this.
Miyako played Chopin (learned piano since age 3 so she is a "PRO", BTW Midori also was a pianist but gave it up at age 20 when she dropped out of Pharmacy school to learn guitar) Miyako then incorporated classical arrangements in this song that she wrote and composed. BTW she learned to play guitar at 18 by picking up a Dean and teaching herself how to play while still keeping up with the piano. All these women are multiple instrumentalist even Haruna played piano before switching to the drums (probably couldn't afford to keep breaking all those keys if she played piano the way she plays drums (LOL)). Empty Daydream is another great transition song as is Edge of the World. (th-cam.com/video/bMmkDttnR7k/w-d-xo.html) if you want Gary Moore's Parisienne Walkways done by his clone, Miyako, it is stunning!!!
Here is another guitar Goddess, Hal-Ca of Asterism at 16 playing with Miyu at 17 on the 7 string bass doing Metal/Rock/Jazz fusion like you won't believe; Dawn LIVE (small club due to their ages and lack of exposure) (th-cam.com/video/buQPvINJcA0/w-d-xo.html), you want to see a guitar master at work sit back and enjoy!!!!!!
Great reaction mate, especially Miyako solo , her lead playing is unique. Love her timing in her bending notes
Lovebites just released today a video previewing their new concert DVD that's being released in Sept. It's for a concert that they did this year (in March, I believe) in Tokyo. It has 5 or 6 tracks that they've never done live before, like Glory to the World, and is over 2 hours long. At least for one song, Miyako is playing a Keytar (Roland, I think), and is also shows her playing a grand acoustic piano instead of the white Roland digital piano you've seen her play. For Holy War, Asami holds the last note for at least 15-20 seconds. Seriously impressive! I think they sound better than they ever have before. The DVD and CD is called "Heavy Metal Never Dies," and I will definitely be buying it when it comes out.
Miyako is playing a Dean USA Icon. The color is "faded denim." I doubt you'll ever see her playing a guitar that doesn't have prominent wood grain. Midori is playing her usual ESP E-II Horizon FR, only instead of the "reindeer blue" color, this one is obviously a solid black. The black color has been discontinued. She uses that guitar when she needs an alternate tuning, though I don't know what that tuning is (probably dropped D). Miho is playing an ESP Amaze, and I _think_ the color is "Lake Placid Blue."
MIYAKO = Vocals (yep..she sings) Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums, Cello and Violin --- MIDORI = Guitar, Bass and piano --- MIHO = Bass, Guitar, Piano, Drums and Profesional DJ (Yep, She is) --- ASAMI = Vocals (of course), Piano and Professional Selfie Photographer (XD) --- HARUNA = Drums, Piano and the only atomic nuclear pocket cutie in the world.
Way way too much talent than the world deserves, on any level! Cheers!
Finally this one🔥👌
It's awesome to see a reactor that notices and understands all of the technical aspects of these songs and takes the time to break them down. Nice job.
That ending piano part gets me every time. I well up so damned easily listening to them. They're just so painfully good, both in terms of writing and technical excellence. About time Miho got some credit on bass though. She's an absolute machine.
About the absence of a rythm guitar part on stage when they're playing dual leads: it certainly help that Miho is such a solid bass player! I'd REALLY like to listen to her isolated playing.
Thanks for the pause warning. It helped me to not get annoyed with your Miyako worship. She is stunning in several ways. Keep the Lovebites love coming.
Lovebites Epilogue & Empty Daydream
Trust me
Swan Song have been my favourite for quite some time.. The studio version is awesome as it is but this live version so fuxkin special..
Miyako is the introverted, quiet, mad genius of LOVEBITES. They lucked out when they signed her on. Classically trained on piano since age 3, Miyako composes much of their music.
Miyako is a pianist who also plays the guitar rather a guitarist who plays some piano. Miyako has played the guitar for around twelve years and the piano for twenty-eight. How good will she be on the guitar when she has played it as long as the piano ? In an interview Miyako said that the piano has made her what she is today, You should check out X-Japan, their drummer Yoshiki often switched from playing drums to playing a classical piece on a grand piano in the middle of concerts.
Reaction to X Japan Endless rain is in this channel and few other songs are in his request list.
Miyako is a Child Prodigy and has played with a symphony orchestra in the past. And I suspect was one of the reasons, aside from her shredding talent, for her to be asked to be a part of the band. I am a huge fan of this band. Haruna (drummer) picked up the nickname "Energizer Bunny", from somewhere but DANG if is doesn't fit! She and Miho (Bass) are the founders of the band...
It wasn't annoying AF at all man.. Respect given where respect is due and these ladies are something quite special. As you say, nothing taken away form Midori, Miho, Asami or Haruna, and Miyako is as worthy of the title goddess when it comes to her investment in and ability with her craft. Brings a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye doesn't it!? Japan has been throwing some serious talent out into the world in the field of rock. Incidentally the two videos do dovetail into one another like that in concert.
Miho Miho Miho!
This one broke you LMFAO
they don't need the Rhythm guitar for the same reason Iron Maiden doesn't. The bass. Miho is absolutely carrying the rhythm line with her thundering triplets, same as Harris does for Murray/Smith (and Gers). And as usual, Miho doesn't get the credit she deserves. *sighs* I see you Bass Goddess, I see you.
So true. the twin lead guitars can shine because of the heavy and chunky rhythm section as the basement built by Miho and Haruna.
THIS !!!!
With you there. Miho is the soul of this band, without her it never would have happened.
@@hiawatha.g Yes, Miho is the backbone and the spirit of Lovebites.
Excellent comment. Spot on.
In terms of just the guitar, I place Miyako and Midori almost equal to each other, with each one being superior in the particular style they play. Midori is the more technically-skilled player, she's faster, tighter and more precise, and her training as a classical guitarist really shines through when she has the spotlight (this song spotlights Miyako more, but Midori has her songs, too). Miyako, on the other hand, despite being a classically-trained pianist, is a blues-trained guitarist, so what she lacks in Midori's precision and technical prowess, she more than makes up for in ingenuity, soulfulness, and creativity, and her technical skills aren't really very far behind Midori's. As an all-around musician, I would have to give the edge to Miyako, though, due to her world-class level on piano, as well as her respectable ability with bass, drums, and voice. But on the guitar alone, I would give the edge to Midori, if only by a hair. And Miyako is still getting better on the guitar! Something I would like to see is Asami on the piano more often (she tickles the ivories a little in "We the United")! She's not in Miyako's league, but she's still pretty good, and it would be fun to see just what she can do!
Shes playing Chopins Revolutionary etude, into her composition. Miyalko a classical pianist. She plays organ, keys piano, backing tracks. Burden of time, live studio, a song you might love. Miyako plays piano and guitar same time, yeah. Scream for me studio live. Back and forth Midori, Miyako solos incredible. Both some of my favorite Lovebites.
Princess Miyako is not just a Goddess sent to earth for us to admire but her musicality and her music arrangements is a gift to the world to enjoy and appreciate. Gotta check out Epilogue, Burden of time & Empty Daydream which is another amazing showcase from her. Also, Lovebites can even get trashy & hardcore metal with Thunder Vengeance & Break the Wall. If you want to witness an amazing duel guitar battle from Miyako & Midori… chk out Scream for me as well.
You may witness the wild side of our Princess in Battle in the East live show.
Queen has been surpassed with this piece. Astounding composition by Miyako , and yes she is stunning to watch as well. Really great review man. You get it .
Great reaction videos, particularly for Lovebites. I've watched quite a few of other people's reaction vids for them, but most are amateurish and I wouldn't subscribe or even bother to comment, but you seem to know your stuff & I particularly liked the 'Deep Dive' - sad they pulled the plug on you... I only discovered Lovebites this year, through another reaction channel (dare I mention her name, oh, I will, as she's a professional singer and seems to be a nice person; 'The Charismatic Voice'), but she's only reacted to Holy War. You've done loads, so hopefully that has helped to spread the message. Words alone can't do justice to these ladies incredible talents, it still makes my eyes tear-up when I watch some of their live performances. Apparently they are playing at a major heavy metal festival in the States in 2024, so some of you lucky people might get to see them! Hopefully they can pop across 'the pond' to the UK. Following on from Lovebites, I also discovered Rolling Quarts(lighter style of rock, but with some heavy metal interludes, but they are all so incredibly cute - did I actually write that?) and their latest single has just hit 2 million views. Time for another review of RQ?. PS. I live in the UK and grew up listening to Led Zep, Deep Purple, The Doors, Wishbone Ash, Heart, etc. but Lovebites' live performances gets to me every time. Thanks.
dude did that ending just bring tears to your eyes! YES SIR IT DID!
She also builds and modifies her guitars, plus she a Star Wars fan. She has a video of her explaining the modifications to the guitar she is playing in this video!!
The fact that power metal isn't really my thing, but I love this band in general and Miyako in particular tells you all you need to know about this talented group of ladies.🙂
THX for reaction, amazing band !
I'm not reading through 71 comments to see if it's already been mentioned. I can't remember which song it is (someone help me out?), but in a livestream they did, she plays the keyboard with one hand while playing guitar with the other. Edit: Credit to Jay_G, I saw he commented earlier that the song is "Burden of Time." Thanks.
Yes, miyako can playing guitar and piano at the same time. Another guitarist can do it like that is guitarists call "gabriel guardian"
She’s playing a Dean Hardtail in faded denim on this clip
They stopped making them during Elliott Rubinson’s reign as CEO prior to his passing
did you have the castle in their Winds of Transylvania song on your mind?
She was a world class pianist, then learned guitar in her late teens......
Some people can play piano and guitar but, to get up on stage, in a live metal concert environment, bust out some concert-level Chopin (of all things) on the piano, then, non-chalantly get up, grab a pick off the piano, grab a guitar and just go into multi-finger tapping in the space of a few seconds... that takes a Miyako.
Well said. Miyako is on another level with everything! It's a toss up for me on my favorite guitar players. Miyako and Hal-ca from Asterism. After Micheal Romeo, that is. If you haven't heard Hal- ca.,...you must. The guitar playing by both are Emotional, to say the least. Checkout Asterism/Dawn if you haven't yet. Good review. I'm blown away as you are. Lovebites are absolutely unbelievable! Cheers!
Great reaction. Miyako writes half of their songs. This one is one of herself. The other half of the songs is written by Mao and some of them by the other bandmembers. Miyako refers to Mao as the sixth bandmember. He also plays keyboard for the songs. Miyako is a real genius. The whole band is amazing. On Miyako’s TH-cam channel you can see her guitars better. Thank you for this reaction.
Your expression is looks like a fell in the hall, name of Miyako. 😊
This band makes you go through fully 5 stages of grief
Fun fact : The Roland piano is a digital one dressed up to look like an acoustic piano. Apparently the feel is different to a traditional piano.
Please react to Burden Time and We the United
please react to lovebites-the crusade next.it was many fans introduction to the band.great editing showing creating,rehearsing and performing of the song
Miyako is one of a kind. Great reaction sir
Yes, she is a world-class pianist, and a world-class guitarist, and she is hot. Life is unfair. Deal with it.
Clearly and succinctly put my good man.
Dean Icon, faded denim flametop. It is gorgeous, not as gorgeous as she is though.
She has switched it to active instead of passive, to get the more metal sound she says. She did a video on it on her own YT channel.
She is incredible!
Nothing is more metal than Bach.
Love these ladies Thank you for reacting to these videos! You are right, it is NOT fair!
You are truly an incredible reactor. .I love how you breakdown music. ..I want to subscribe to your Patreon
“She’s way to hot to be this talented.” 🥰 Have you seen some of the top classical piano players in Japan? Holy shit! Some of them in the competitions are… I can’t think of a word that does justice here. You get my point.