LOVEBITES - SWAN SONG - Ryan Mear Reacts

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2022
  • Well....this was done over a month ago and I was reminded by the requestor that it was not done. I remembered recording it, and being blown away, but I couldn't find the file!! I searched through a couple hardrives and there it was, unedited. So here it is, it's about time, thanks for the reminder, Matt!! Sorry about the delay!
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  • @RobinC63
    @RobinC63 2 роки тому +62

    Haruna is absolutely insane on this track. At times she’s being a soloist without doing a solo. As for Miyako, the evidence speaks for itself! Just wow!

    • @jon87583
      @jon87583 2 роки тому +8

      Every time I listen to/watch Lovebites, my admiration for her grows - her incredible energy, precision and creativity just blow me away. She sometimes looks so intense, and sometimes so serene - and you know she's always got it under control.

    • @One808
      @One808 Рік тому +3

      Miyako is an absolute gem. I don't know if the Japanese really understand what they have here.

  • @jenniferread7562
    @jenniferread7562 2 роки тому +15

    Beautiful piano..

  • @David-xi9zv
    @David-xi9zv 2 роки тому +29

    Im pretty sure Japanese parents who want their daughters to be a drummer have double pedals on their baby's high chair.

  • @hoges412
    @hoges412 2 роки тому +32

    Great review, thanks! Miyako is a musical prodigy. As well as her mastery of both guitar and piano, its amazing to realise that she also composes these complex arrangements, drawing on her knowledge and appreciation of the classical composers, and mixing with tributes to the classic masters of metal. Which produces results like this composition. I think Champ expressed it best when he said we should be grateful to be alive in the time of Miyako.

    • @Slippy6582
      @Slippy6582 2 роки тому +2

      Should be grateful to life in times with Kanami, Hans Zimmer, Miyako and John Williams! In this order for me personally :)

    • @hoges412
      @hoges412 2 роки тому +1

      @@Slippy6582 Yes, definitely add Hans Zimmer, and of course Tuomas Holopainen, who greatly admires Hans and has used his track Crimson Tide as a Nightwish concert opener. Plus brilliant cellist Tina Guo from the Hans Zimmer travelling ensemble (she has also played with Sabaton). They are all stellar musicians of our times, and not always given the accord they deserve, such is the parlous state of the so called music "industry", distributing commercial mediocrity to the world to enhance their profit margins.

  • @whirled_peace
    @whirled_peace 2 роки тому +26

    LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics:
    If this was the last day you could live on this earth
    Would you still go on, accusing someone for today
    It’s better to fail than not do anything at all
    It is not the length, but depth of life that counts
    Oh brave soldier
    Oh gallant warrior
    Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla
    Believe what’s in your soul
    For death will come to all
    You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven
    Floating lotus
    You are so graceful
    Saintly and glorious
    Till the end of time
    Floating lotus
    You are so beautiful
    Sing me your sweet song
    The legend of the swan
    If you’ve never hoped, you’ve never been though despair
    Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to not care
    You might think it’s meaningless to sacrifice a life
    Sometimes the life of one can save so many more
    Oh brave soldier
    Oh gallant warrior
    Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla
    Believe what’s in your soul
    For death will come to all
    You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven
    Floating lotus
    You are so graceful
    Saintly and glorious
    Till the end of time
    Floating lotus
    You are so beautiful
    Sing me your sweet song
    The legend of the swan
    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
    -----
    lyrics: asami
    music: miyako
    arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)

  • @steppingstone6643
    @steppingstone6643 2 роки тому +13

    What I like is a knowledgable person like Ryan not cutting back on the enthusiasm and still being honest. Awesome performance from an awesome band. From a Band-Maid fan.

  • @bryandevito5120
    @bryandevito5120 2 роки тому +28

    Respecting the piano solo like a guitar solo. Ryan you’re all class. Entertaining as always.

  • @dregeye
    @dregeye 2 роки тому +34

    Midori's guitar-work during the choral section near the end is simply amazing and significantly enhances the melodic aspects of the piece. Her tremolo-picked, palm-muted, arpeggiated chord-play throughout is also as 'demanding' as you mention. Their stamina (this show is 1hr 45min with only the piano intro as a 'break' from the relentless intensity for all.
    Nothing can detract from Miyako's piano and two-hand-tapping... They are all just magnificent, imo.

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +6

      Agreed

    • @One808
      @One808 Рік тому +2

      Midori is definitely underappreciated. In any other band, she'd be an absolute superstar. Unfortunately, she's paired up with Miyako. Arguably (in my view), Midori is the better guitarist, but overall, Miyako is a Jedi-level musician.

  • @D-ragon-S
    @D-ragon-S 2 роки тому +20

    Yeeaa, it's about time.
    The composition is sooo great in this. Taking Chopin to the 21st century with the guitars.
    Much Love to you and Ukraine
    🌻🌻🌻💙💛💙

  • @hiawatha.g
    @hiawatha.g 2 роки тому +26

    I've been waiting for this for awhile. Lots of people can react mindlessly but I wanted to know your take on it. I consider it one of perhaps two dozen true masterpieces in the history of rock. For your viewers who haven't gotten much into classical music, some background: Chopin (pronounced Show-pan) was a Polish-born Romantic-era (1800’s) classical composer and piano virtuoso who lived most of his life in France. He is considered one of the greatest classical composers of all time. Miyako, who composes a lot of Lovebites’ music, is a professional-level concert pianist, and 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, Chopin and 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) which she also adapted as the intro.

  • @waterwalker9600
    @waterwalker9600 2 роки тому +10

    The instrumental-only and the with vocals studio cuts that are on the IN THE BEGINNING deluxe sets are simply beyond explanation. You have got hear that !!!! The sound quality, the technical mastery, and not to mention to pure genius of the composition of LOVEBITES tracks are just incredible. It is truly shocking to see the commitment to that level of excellence in their stage performances. The tandem solos that M&M performs live simply sets them apart. HARUNA is the absolute epitome of how to service the band 🥁⭐🏆 🤘🐺🤘

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +3

      They have instrumental-only tracks?! Omigod

  • @ralphboyer2538
    @ralphboyer2538 2 роки тому +6

    Chopin wrote his etudes as a way to train for one aspect of playing. This particular etude was to train the left hand to be as versatile as the right. You can see how much she uses the left hand in this video. I play some piano and I know that a person doesn't even attempt to play Chopin's etudes (at least in the way Chopin intended) without having 15-20 years of experience - and that's only if that time was spent practicing very hard. She clearly has spent many, many hours practicing on her Yamaha baby grand.

  • @timclancy871
    @timclancy871 2 роки тому +8

    Not only the intro but Miyako's guitar solo in this gets me every time. Love this song!

  • @dregeye
    @dregeye 2 роки тому +24

    Something to consider about Miho's contributions (& considerations for the new "5th Element") is one-third of all LOVEBITES songs, both lyrics and music, many of their thrashiest, though all different, lyrically and musically. Hammer of Wrath, Don't Bite The Dust, M.D.O., Burden Of Time, Golden Destination, The Apocalypse, The Final Collision, The Unbroken, Thunder Vengeance, lyrics for Miyako's music on The Crusade and again, music & lyrics for Journey To The Other Side, about her father's passing, possibly relevant to her 'withdrawal' from the band. Not a 'weak' song among them (all music, collaborations with Mao), and her performance style is Metal all the way! For me, this has been the "Miho Era" and I can find no 'fault' in any of it.

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +6

      Oooj, I did not know that, thank you

    • @PaleHorseShabuShabu
      @PaleHorseShabuShabu 2 роки тому +7

      Yeah, Miho the writer is going to be harder to replace than Miho the performer or Miho the bass guitarist.

    • @paul_laws
      @paul_laws 2 роки тому +4

      Miho sama's presence will ALWAYS be missed regardless of the ability of the new member. MIHO 様を楽しませてください ❤

    • @Phoenix-ci7ix
      @Phoenix-ci7ix 2 роки тому +5

      Absolutely true. 🤘🤘🤘🐺
      You just told everything that was in my mind. Underrated bassist/composer/musician.
      Miho is Miho ...to fill her shoes is extremely difficult and she was responsible for the existence of this band and the music they play.
      Along with Haruna ...they are or were the best rhythm section ever letting the three front women to shine in what they do. Lucky us ...and we have three brilliant musicians upfront too. That's what makes Lovebites the best heavy metal band existing on planet earth now. 🌏

    • @dregeye
      @dregeye 2 роки тому +3

      @@Phoenix-ci7ix \m/ 🐺 \m/

  • @funnyrailroadcrossing2767
    @funnyrailroadcrossing2767 2 роки тому +21

    good honest reaction from Ryan, I wonder if Ryan hears Lovebites songs like "Dancing With Devil" and "Burden Of Time".
    Looking forward to next episode of Lovebites 🤘

  • @JuanCarlos-vl2bd
    @JuanCarlos-vl2bd Рік тому +8

    Hay momentos en la vida que uno se tiene que rendir a la evidencia y creo honestamente que este es uno de ellos,los cambios y las letras son algo extraordinario,saludos

  • @ricdale7813
    @ricdale7813 2 роки тому +13

    I dont know many musicians that can even touch what these girls write and play. And I know quite a few.

  • @markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389
    @markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389 2 роки тому +5

    If you would have told me when I was young that Classical music and Metal music go together, I would have called you crazy... Here is the proof it does! Love this song.

  • @alekhidell
    @alekhidell 2 роки тому +11

    I’m not a musician, but I’ve never seen a more “complete” band than Lovebites. Personally, I don’t think there is anyone even close to their level. By “their level” I mean talent, composition, arrangement, live performance, musicality, consistency, and, for me, very important, their personality. A nicer group of people you couldn’t wish to meet. No attitude, no obvious egos. Until recently (like on my 100th viewing) I hadn’t appreciated how much this song is reliant on the 146cm Energiser Bunny on the drum kit. Phenomenal. And they do this, with perhaps one “relatively” slow song, for two hours. One last thing, nobody ever comments on the millisecond perfect pause leading into the last chorus. They all come in with quantum precision. Nice reaction.

    • @rainerzufall42
      @rainerzufall42 11 місяців тому +2

      That moment before the last chorus is bombastic. It's like a singularity, and I agree, every piece of instrumentals and the recording track meet on time, just to explode into the vocals! Epic!

    • @emilkostov6271
      @emilkostov6271 8 місяців тому +1

      You are damn right

  • @Prophet12
    @Prophet12 2 роки тому +7

    Phenomenal! Empty Daydream is another song I absolutely love with Miyako on the keys.

  • @DavidMISAMISAMISACook
    @DavidMISAMISAMISACook 2 роки тому +8

    Miho Miho Miho! Miho was the first to admit that she was a Capable Bassist without being too flashy but able to do the flashy stuff if necessary (Eagle Fly Free cover shows that)

    • @Phoenix-ci7ix
      @Phoenix-ci7ix 2 роки тому +3

      Miho! Miho! Miho! 🤘🐺 🔥

    • @cepho8349
      @cepho8349 2 роки тому +1

      And I'm sure that Miho is capable of more than she was able to show with Lovebites.

  • @alearr
    @alearr 2 роки тому +11

    There’s somethings in Lovebites composition (and execution) that speaks directly to my soul. Thanks for bringing them back Ryan! 🐺🤘🏻
    You may also enjoy “Above the Black Sea” ua-cam.com/video/Y9w81lmw2no/v-deo.html which belongs to a triptych on the Japanese nuclear holocaust together with "Under the Red Sky" and "The Apocalypse" (obviously all very beautiful)

  • @dg3258
    @dg3258 2 роки тому +9

    You finally did it Ryan, thx goodness! Appreciate your honesty, had no idea you weren't a big fan since most of your LB reactions are positive. Anyways, to me, this song is like combining the best melodies from Fade To Black (Metallica), November Rain (GNR), and Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Maiden) into one song. Been listening to metal for 35yrs, honestly have never heard anything like this. Miyako obviously talented beyond belief and it shows but Haruna is a F beast back there and she is for every song and she's 4' 9" for goodness sake; her stamina is unparalleled for her size. You see it in Shadowmaker MV (ua-cam.com/video/Brmoln5Gxus/v-deo.html) as well. Great react and hope you do more!
    Recommend Signs of Deliverance live next ua-cam.com/video/o6oVfCzruHQ/v-deo.html. Yet to see a guitarist reaction who hasn't smiled / jaw dropped during the solo. When the lights go red, the shit is going down! 🤘🐺

  • @ChadTheDragonLord
    @ChadTheDragonLord 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for posting this - This is such a masterpiece of a song and performance. There is so much going on in this song it is amazing how they pull it off and make it sound so tight. These ladies are phenomenal. I hope the new bassist can keep up.

  • @Muzicman2112
    @Muzicman2112 2 роки тому +3

    This tune is from their Electric Pentagram album, a very good album!! We cannot hide the fact that they’re talented and I can’t wait to see them live! Cool reaction Ryan!

  • @grantnealon5101
    @grantnealon5101 2 роки тому +7

    Well Ryan.. Its been along time coming.. So glad you have become a fan.. You will have to get out the pencils.. You have 5 new amazing ladies to draw..

  • @ebrahimyahya9504
    @ebrahimyahya9504 Рік тому +4

    One of best band always in my list 💫🎸🌙🎤⭐️✨

  • @faintsmile88
    @faintsmile88 2 роки тому +8

    Amazing song, Amazing performance. 🐺

  • @NewAeonWarlord
    @NewAeonWarlord 2 роки тому +10

    I find it interesting that the studio recordings were what made you fan after hearing the live versions because for me personally it was more like the other way around. I find a lot of their studio-recordings to be a bit "over-produced" while the live versions have a heavier "punch" to them. But hey, fair enough. they are great anyways :)

  • @obud3777
    @obud3777 2 роки тому +6

    For “Swan Song”, Miyako combined two of her favorite classics: Chopin’s “Revolutionary Étude” and Dvorak’s “New World Symphony”

  • @johnpaul4784
    @johnpaul4784 2 роки тому +3

    I think Miyako can make music with a razor, a comb, a toothbrush, a frying pan! These young women are out of the ordinary! 5 aliens on earth.

  • @bobbywinkler9455
    @bobbywinkler9455 2 роки тому +4

    Yeah they're fantastic group thanks

  • @CaffeineNightOwl
    @CaffeineNightOwl 2 роки тому +7

    hi ryan, thanks a lot for this reaction. I´m with you with the studiotracks: these contain more intricacies (with every listening you get other new details) and there´s no distraction from the music through a charismatic, graceful and energetic stage performance. " a frozen serenade" is a good example for that. and it´s also a matter of taste of course.
    chopin has written two etude books. they are considered among the hardest to play piano pieces. the intro "revolutionary etude" is obviously a training piece for the left hand. the chorus is inspired by dvoraks "new world" symphony. and the back track incl. the finish contain elements of chopins "ocean etude", which is the last etude of the second book. besides her insanely guitar and piano skillz, miyakos ability to compose music cannot be praised enough. quick edit: "no time to hesitate", a last minute composition for the "glory glory to the world" EP also shows her compository masterclass very good. not many react to that piece, but it would be worth it.

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the information🤘

  • @ricardo__jr
    @ricardo__jr 2 роки тому +2

    "Swan Song" is the 9th song from the "Five Of A Kind - Live In Tokyo 2020" held by
    LOVEBITES at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on February 21, 2020.
    Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): ua-cam.com/channels/90wxogt_sQrP0Os0HT-xuw.html
    The setlist is:
    1.Thunder Vengeance
    2.Holy War
    3.Don’t Bite The Dust
    4.Rising
    5.Raise Some Hell
    6.Break The Wall
    7.Shadowmaker
    8.Piano Solo (Etude Op.10, No.12)
    9.Swan Song
    10.Addicted
    11.Dancing With The Devil
    12.Signs Of Deliverance
    13.M.D.O.
    14.Golden Destination
    15.When Destinies Align
    Encore.
    16.The Awakening
    17.The Hammer Of Wrath
    18.Edge Of The World
    19.We The United

  • @mmcpa
    @mmcpa 2 роки тому +5

    This was the Miyako show. I know you mentioned about studio versus live. This entire concert is probably a good is not better than their studio tracks. The Awakening/ The Hammer of Wrath is a perfect blend of studio and live. Break the Wall live at Zepp DiverCity is so much better than the studio version which is excellent on its own.

  • @irish66
    @irish66 2 роки тому +2

    Her hands look like they are floating over the piano keys.

  • @hamishalexander5048
    @hamishalexander5048 2 роки тому +6

    Guitar work songs: Above the Black Sea ( not Wacken version there is one from 2020 ua-cam.com/video/4je2d8CR1Lw/v-deo.html ), Today is the Day, Scream for me, are the first 3 i can call.

  • @CDMS_pt
    @CDMS_pt 2 роки тому +17

    Masterpiece.

  • @Vipppala
    @Vipppala 2 роки тому +7

    Power metal has never required crazy bass playing, just a solid one.. its a genre about the guitars lol. Thats why i am always abit like wtf, when ppl say mihos playing is super hard to replace, its not. She as a person can and is probably hard to replace for sure, but thats a different topic.

    • @TheCyberMantis
      @TheCyberMantis 2 роки тому +1

      If there was a Japanese chick who could play the bass like Steve DiGiorgio... THAT is who I want in LOVEBITES.
      Having said that... i'm sticking with Gasshan!

    • @waterwalker9600
      @waterwalker9600 2 роки тому +3

      Your point is well taken; I don't think they are looking for a stand-out star on rhythm either. HARUNA is a monster on that kit, but the closest thing to a solo you'll find on a LOVEBITES track is a 4-measure transition fill. Ironically, it's the EAGLE FLY FREE and PAINKILLER covers where the full fury of this rhythm section is showcased. Also all in for GASSHAN, she's got what LOVEBITES needs in spades IMHO.

    • @cepho8349
      @cepho8349 2 роки тому +2

      You are right, generally-speaking, but maybe they want to incorporate more intricate bass work. It's sad to see Miho leave, but it also gives an opportunity to try something different.

  • @AngelLWJ
    @AngelLWJ 2 роки тому +6

    Masterpiece🤘🏻🐺🤘🏻

  • @ahodori2233
    @ahodori2233 2 роки тому +11

    Chopin's song that Miyako played as an intro is "Etude OP10, No12", which is generally called "Revolutionary Etude".
    In 1831, a rebellion by some officers and civilians against the Polish government under the control of the Russian Empire failed due to direct Russian intervention. Chopin is informed of this news during his journey. He lost his place to return.
    When Russian troops invaded Warsaw, Chopin's agents announced "Etude OP10, No12" in Paris. People called it a "revolutionary etude" because the agents exaggerated and promoted the song.
    Miyako (guitar / keyboard) composed "Swan Song" with reference to this "Revolutionary Etude" and Dvorak's "From the New World".
    Former ballerina Asami (vocal) wrote a poem with the image of "Swan Lake" on the basis of the historical background of "Revolutionary Etude".
    "Swan Song" is a requiem dedicated to the warriors who fought to regain their hometown, and is a masterpiece that only LOVEBITES can produce.

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +1

      Wow, that's great to know that information. It takes an already amazing composition and elevates it further👍

    • @waterwalker9600
      @waterwalker9600 2 роки тому +1

      Fairly new to LOVEBITES and working on collecting their diskography but I've seen comments that ASAMI's choreography at the end, when MIYAKO went back to the piano, was of the swan dyeing? If this is true, it's a shame the MV doesn't capture that.

    • @ahodori2233
      @ahodori2233 2 роки тому +4

      @@waterwalker9600
      Near the end of the song, Asami turned his back to the audience and expressed "The Dying Swan." Originally choreographed by Michael Fokin for the ballerina Anna Pavlova in the 13th movement "Swan" of Saint-Saens's "The Carnival of the Animals". Later, he also influenced Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" Odette.
      Unfortunately, LOVEBITES has not released this song on the music video.
      The movement of Asami may be easier to understand in "Swan Song" at "Live in Tokyo 2021".

    • @waterwalker9600
      @waterwalker9600 2 роки тому +2

      @@ahodori2233 Thank You so much for that background and the context. Much appreciated 🤘🐺🤘

  • @musisinob8820
    @musisinob8820 Рік тому +1

    I like duo guitar for harmonic lead guitar

  • @lateagain9289
    @lateagain9289 2 роки тому +8

    Goosebumps every time 🐺🤘

  • @barefootbaron1748
    @barefootbaron1748 2 роки тому +7

    A Masterpiece...Stunning 🐺

  • @brandydynamite5877
    @brandydynamite5877 2 роки тому +11

    Every one of them is amazing, but for me Haruna is the icing on the cake ! 🤘🐺🤘

    • @TheCyberMantis
      @TheCyberMantis 2 роки тому +2

      Princess Haruna is the cake, the icing, a big scoop of ice cream, and a tall glass of cold milk!

    • @waterwalker9600
      @waterwalker9600 2 роки тому +1

      Ha, HARUNA is the entire bakery 🤘😁🤘

    • @brandydynamite5877
      @brandydynamite5877 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheCyberMantis You're right CM, I was selling her waaayyy short ! 🤘🐺🤘

  • @philipturner9087
    @philipturner9087 Рік тому +2

    They are getting better and better live been about 6 years but 2 covid lockdown they have are improving rapidly live part of the problem was production and this has gone next level now

  • @scottmarchant8844
    @scottmarchant8844 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the advice to check out their studio work. I think I am where you were considering this band. Am I a fan or do I just really like a lot of their songs. Will let you know.

  • @jon87583
    @jon87583 2 роки тому +1

    Relentless: (in a good way) if I had to choose a single word or phrase for their music, that would be it. Relentless. Around 12:30 I can see Ryan's expression saying, I am loving this, but damn!

  • @Patrick_H.
    @Patrick_H. 2 роки тому +3

    LOL - Ryan, after your spiel about fianally becoming a Lovebites fan, and seeing you queue up Swan Song,. I thought, 'Holy Shit - Right song at the Right time. 🙂. One word -Masterpiece! Thanks for another breat Reaction.

  • @AngelLWJ
    @AngelLWJ 2 роки тому +4

    《today is the day》live next please!

  • @pitamaid
    @pitamaid 2 роки тому +5

    One day, I want to see the battle between KANAMI and MIKU.🔥

    • @bryandevito5120
      @bryandevito5120 2 роки тому +2

      Different weight class PITA. Different band also. Lol.

    • @jonasw3945
      @jonasw3945 2 роки тому +3

      I wonder who will win, the guitarist who played guitar for a long time and can shred or the one who only started after forming the band and learned basically everything from the other guitarist, definetly hard to guess

    • @guitarzen5999
      @guitarzen5999 2 роки тому

      😂😂🤣

  • @JuanSan66
    @JuanSan66 2 роки тому +3

    Nice!, good one Ryan. The Prodigy. I´m not really a metalhead, I listen to metal but it´s not the music I´m usually stuck to. But I think that if I try to define some of the performances of Lovebites simply as "metal music" is really underestimate. Like Unlucky Morpheus I always associate their creations to classical music. The impact, the story, the virtuosity... Anyway, thank you sir!

  • @dragulia_venaro
    @dragulia_venaro 2 роки тому +2

    the guitar solo by Miyako is actually mimicking the Chopin Etude intro that she play with the grand piano in the beginning..
    that was a great ideato put it in a solo..

  • @schelin1447
    @schelin1447 2 роки тому +3

    Miyako Magic!

  • @entrovolto584
    @entrovolto584 Рік тому +1

    I thought I could play a little. When I see girls, I realize that I can't do anything. I will sell everything:))) They are simply phenomenal.

  • @violence_yakitori3552
    @violence_yakitori3552 2 роки тому +1

    All your thoughts are well understood

  • @mattdhorstman
    @mattdhorstman 2 роки тому +4

    It looked like all the same parts that made my hair stand up, did the same for you. Just a wonderfully moving piece of music.
    I'm a bit surprised you didn't rewind the solo section... Champ paused like 15 times :P ... But yeah, this performance is incredible. Miyako is a genius... and Midori... imagine being that talented and only being the second-best guitarist in your own band...

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +2

      I don't know why I didn't watch the solos again.... maybe because it was such an all encompassing composition that it seemed like part of the whole rather than a separate thing? I don't know but it was straight up amazing! Thanks for the request!

  • @morganolsson1993
    @morganolsson1993 2 роки тому +3

    I wonder if I ever heard anyone saying they are not BETTER live than on studio recordings!! Weird... 😃

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I don't know what my deal was but this performance was beyond amazing!

  • @joshi_new_wave3283
    @joshi_new_wave3283 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome performance by an amazingly talented band.

  • @bobbywinkler9455
    @bobbywinkler9455 2 роки тому

    Check out The drifters ,under the boardwalk or up on the roof

  • @kellerfrederic1
    @kellerfrederic1 2 роки тому +7

    welcome to the wolfpack

  • @13uomini
    @13uomini 2 роки тому +3

    On the background, still recorded by Miyako, You can hear another Chopin etude: Ocean.

  • @krauser8295
    @krauser8295 2 роки тому +7

    🤘🐺🤘

  • @JuanCarlos-vl2bd
    @JuanCarlos-vl2bd Рік тому

    Simplemente me pasa como a utds,cuando escucho algo bueno sobran las palabras,solo me levanto y aplaudo,simple pero gratificante

  • @bobbywinkler9455
    @bobbywinkler9455 2 роки тому +1

    I noticed different people reviewing them and the same concert sound completely different I don't know if it's equipment y'all use or what I think I was listening to it and it wasn't in stereo

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Місяць тому

    The outro 👌

  • @topographic1973ify
    @topographic1973ify 2 роки тому +1

    I forget which live video it is but there is one with Myako playing a Keytar (SP?) and when she and Midori start soloing and playing a guitar/keyboard duet it gets pretty crazy.

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому +1

      Wha??

    • @topographic1973ify
      @topographic1973ify 2 роки тому

      @@RyanMear I only saw it a couple of times. Miako is out on the stage and a roadie drags out a Keytar (I think that's what they're called). It's the small keyboard with a shoulder strap and is held a bit like a guitar. She starts playing the heck out of it and trading off with Midori and then they do their trademark duet thing only Miiako is playing a keyboard. It's really good.

    • @topographic1973ify
      @topographic1973ify 2 роки тому

      @@RyanMear of course I can't find it now although I've been trying to find it for you.

    • @funnyrailroadcrossing2767
      @funnyrailroadcrossing2767 2 роки тому +1

      song: Lovebites - Spellbound (live)

    • @topographic1973ify
      @topographic1973ify 2 роки тому +1

      @@funnyrailroadcrossing2767 thank you.

  • @ricardo__jr
    @ricardo__jr 2 роки тому +4

    @Ryan Mear, Maybe you, like me, it's more hard rock. I don't really like metal to much, Lovebites is one of the exceptions, with half a dozen other bands. And I have no doubt, given their quality as musicians, that they'll start doing more prog rock.

  • @jay_g1984
    @jay_g1984 2 роки тому +2

    With her eyes closed!!!!

  • @normanweaver7935
    @normanweaver7935 2 роки тому +4

    I've only ever seen one reaction to this by someone with the chops to play the piano parts. According to him, it's every bit as good as we "lay"people think it is. He had some interesting comments on her choices.
    Also, I'd really like to hear Asami sing in Japanese at some point. The fact that she can do those things with her voice while singing in a language not native to her astounds me. Rina is the only other I can think of.
    I've occasionally found their lyrics to be slightly metal-goofy (I still like them, anyway), but not often and not here. Fantastic song. Nice job, Ryan.

    • @neal00
      @neal00 2 роки тому +4

      The original version of Bravehearted is in Japanese

    • @normanweaver7935
      @normanweaver7935 2 роки тому

      @@neal00 Thank you! I'll look for that

    • @normanweaver7935
      @normanweaver7935 2 роки тому

      @@neal00 Wow! Just wow. She should really do that more often. I understand the reasoning behind singing in English, but, holy shit that was good. Thanks again!

    • @cepho8349
      @cepho8349 2 роки тому

      Some songs have more cliche lyrics, but they write some damn good lyrics for a Japanese band singing in English. More so than their peers.

    • @normanweaver7935
      @normanweaver7935 2 роки тому

      @@cepho8349 Agreed

  • @MSIContent
    @MSIContent 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve been waiting for you to do this one. I’m not a fan of Lovebits really. (I just can’t do the voice.. sorry. And they are so emotionless on stage) but THIS track I can’t help loving! It has moments of “Muse” IMO…
    It’s EPIC, you can’t take that away from it.. 😋

    • @cepho8349
      @cepho8349 2 роки тому +1

      I wouldn't call it emotionless, but controlled, rather. They come across as cool and confident. I like the vibe they give off.

  • @MrDportjoe
    @MrDportjoe 2 роки тому +1

    Chopin and her own nini zoo. She has an owl for freaks sake!

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому

      Really? Fascinating

    • @MrDportjoe
      @MrDportjoe 2 роки тому +1

      @@RyanMear Ball Python, Owl, Cat and dog that I recall can't find the video right now.

  • @ChuckJansenII
    @ChuckJansenII Рік тому

    Have a comparison for Haruna. Just watched Sonic Hedgehog and she's Sonic on drums.

  • @mechanicat23
    @mechanicat23 2 роки тому +3

    Haruna… pocket nuke of J-rock.

  • @cepho8349
    @cepho8349 2 роки тому +2

    You actually had listened to one of their songs in studio quality before, Winds of Transylvania. But that was also your first ever Lovebites reaction. There are some songs of theirs I prefer live and others I prefer the studio versions of. It depends.

  • @thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198
    @thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198 2 роки тому +7

    MIYAKO!

  • @thomasmuth2574
    @thomasmuth2574 2 роки тому +3

    Haruna…. 🥹👍💪

  • @RA57727
    @RA57727 2 роки тому +1

    Ryan, thank you yet again for your thoughts and comments regarding a band I've listened to occasionally. I'm not a Lovebites fan but that being said there are some of their songs that just draw me in. Like this song, especially the intro and the ending - beautiful. They are definitely outstanding musicians. And to those that love them, forgive me - this is just my opinion. I'm not a fan of the lead vocalist, yes she has a great voice, yes she has a presence but to me, her vocal styling sounds almost the same throughout various songs. Which at times works for some songs but for others, that I've heard, not so much. Again, to Lovebites fans - no offense meant.

  • @bobbywinkler9455
    @bobbywinkler9455 2 роки тому

    I want to hear them start one with the boogie woogie

  • @TheCyberMantis
    @TheCyberMantis 2 роки тому +5

    The funny thing is.... no matter how good you think you are.... a Japanese chick will mop the floor with you. LoL!

  • @salsaucedo
    @salsaucedo 2 роки тому +7

    Damn it, finally someone with sense enough to listen to their studio or audio version of their songs and admit just how incredible they are. I have been preaching this since 2017 over everyone who only claims that they are better live. I do love their live mv but I still prefer their audio albums and Eps, especially enclosed in my car full blast going 100 mph on the hwy.

  • @Phoenix-ci7ix
    @Phoenix-ci7ix 2 роки тому +3

    Miho ! Miho! Miho! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @bobbywinkler9455
    @bobbywinkler9455 2 роки тому

    On my phone it sounds fantastic with my headset on on my friend's phone it's terrible I hope it sounds better with his headphones on but he ain't going to like any music unless he gets a different phone

  • @metalvideos1961
    @metalvideos1961 2 роки тому +2

    Auditions are finished. they are choosing a new bassist now. anyway great reaction. if you want to hear another great japanese band listen to yousei Teikoku - Hades:The bloody rage. my favorite song of them. Fate Gear is also awesome. japanese all female steam punk metal band. think you will enjoy that one as well.

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому

      Yeah went been talking about Fate Gear on the Gaijin Guys podcast. Lonesome Blue is s good new band too!

    • @metalvideos1961
      @metalvideos1961 Рік тому

      @@RyanMear sorry for late reaction youtube doesnt notify me for some reason. but i have not heard of that band let me check it out

  • @jon87583
    @jon87583 2 роки тому +2

    Who's ready to join me in a rowboat, if necessary, and paddle across the Pacific to see Lovebites live?

  • @lastinthequeue9586
    @lastinthequeue9586 2 роки тому +1

    My Lovebites 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐺 🤘

  • @rexwave4624
    @rexwave4624 Рік тому +1

    I can't hear much of the bass and drums. In my opinion, the bass and drums are undermixed and maybe compressed, which pushes all the sound into the middle. Not to take away from the band. Maybe this is what's bugging you about the live version?

  • @marks5451
    @marks5451 2 роки тому +2

    👍👍👍

  • @somewhere_on_earth00
    @somewhere_on_earth00 2 роки тому

    The song is divided by comments and its charm is spoiled⤵︎

  • @user-li3kk7or2k
    @user-li3kk7or2k 2 роки тому +1

    LOVEBITES🔥🤘🐺🤘🔥

  • @danbuter
    @danbuter 2 роки тому +1

    Your volume is really low, otherwise, great reaction.

    • @jregns
      @jregns 2 роки тому +1

      Channels are swapped as well. The guitars are always mixed as they are standing on stage, i.e. Miyako right, Midori left.

  • @4thArmoredVet
    @4thArmoredVet 2 роки тому +1

    Stay away from the Lovebites Bloodstock concert. The sound engineering SUCKS! btw. Epilog from this concert is a monster! You'll tear up.

  • @kahpde
    @kahpde 2 роки тому

    Really come on dond you see ?????

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому

      What are you on about?

  • @kahpde
    @kahpde 2 роки тому

    Look in slomotion what you see.

    • @RyanMear
      @RyanMear  2 роки тому

      What are you talking about?

  • @kahpde
    @kahpde 2 роки тому

    Show one real live video?

  • @arsnlin
    @arsnlin 2 роки тому

    Feels like a mix of Europe's Final Countdown and Iron Maiden's Run to the Hills. Not impressed...