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Hi Bob, Lovebites released a live video of Hammer of Wrath yesterday. 1st live footage of Fami, from their March show. Not a new song but the Fami dynamic is magical...her constant smile really raised the level of performance imho. 3:27, Asami / Fami lock eyes/ smiles during Fami's solo. One of the greatest mother-daughter type moments if you ask me. Hope to see you react to it. Hope all is well, Dave.
Midori composed this one. And Asami wrote lyrics to spread a positive message and good energy during pandemic crisis. Gotta love them. Lovebites is best thing that happened to metal in general in last 20 years
With Miho and Haruna....they were the best rhythm section ever. A solid rhythm section for Midori and Miyako and Asami ....all incredible musicians to flourish. What a band. Glory to Lovebites 🤘🐺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤
Such a marvelous and unique band! They have revitalized and further developed Metal in many ways. And still - their channel has less than 100k subscribers. Another one of life's little tragedies.
Please keep up the good work LOVEBITES. About "Glory To The World" guitarist Midori and Vocalist Asami says of the song. When Midori came to the U.S. and between tours in the U.K., Midori found time to visit his local church many times. It was then that Midori strongly felt the power of church music and the energy of the people. When she composed and arranged "Glory To The World," Midori made it into a powerful song. In an interview for a magazine project, Midori commented, "The world is going through a difficult time right now, and I hope this song can push people back. LOVEBITES was also in a difficult situation where they could not hold live concerts, but Asami went directly to the members' homes to get hints on how to write lyrics. And Asami commented, "Member all felt that we wanted to write lyrics and songs that would be close to the feelings of various people. Asami and Midori both have experience singing gospel songs in church, so their senses matched. P.S. The location is a wedding hall in Japan. Occasionally used for shooting music videos.
Great explication. Asami has ballet background. She started learning ballet from her two or three. Miyako and Midori call each other AIKATA which means partner in Japanese, and share the room while they are on tours. Got great friendship.
I absolutely agree with you, these women play notes in such a short time that ChatGPT itself would have trouble counting them at the same time - maybe! Haruna is for me - I just like playing drums - an energy gun like no other, she plays at minimum 1 1/2 hour concerts consistently with such an intensity, this is unlikely, inspiring and just fantastic to watch (and hear) - I had that Lucky to hear Lovebites for the first time in 2018 at the Wacken Rock Festival - it was an unlikely awakening experience for my friends and I - these rather petite 5 women hammered a power metal on stage that made the audience (listeners) voices in their heads necks stuck - in a quality and serenity - you have to have been there! Back then, Lovebites was the first band ever from Asia and at the same time the first all-female band at the Wacken Rock Festival.
Hey Bob. I agree ,Haruna is a beast on drums. Miyako and Midori (IMO) are 2 of the top guitarists today. Yes, that's Miho on bass here. They are all outstanding. And they keep that up for 2 hour shows. More to try from them, Holy War and Thunder Vengeance. Both were played at Zepp DiverCity 2020. Holy War is the one that gets recommended a lot for reactors to start with.
Hey Bob!! Asami's movements most likely come from her background in ballet, i totally agree her "grace" is very opposite to the "chaos" going on in the song!! 🤘😊🤘Works so well Live too!! This is one of the few songs by Midori, inspired by the gospel church music when she was visiting in the US. Haruna is so amazing, such an inspiration!! 🤘🐺🤘Thanks Bob!
Great reaction/review. I've really been narrowing down the reactors I watch to people like you, who are actual, knowledgeable musicians, just because you're able to break down what's happening instead of just going, "OH WOW!" These ladies in Lovebites are just head and shoulders above most anybody else out there right now. This particular song/video was my introduction to the band a couple years ago, and I've been hooked ever since! As a bass player myself, one of the first things I noticed was Miho playing fingerstyle at this tempo. Most metal bass players would be using a pick at these speeds.
Hey Rik! Thanks for the kind words! You are totally right about Miho. Finger style was incredible and so unexpected for this style of music. The style always uses a pick just making it easier to play faster. Finger style was a mind blower here. That’s really cool that you are a bass player.
Welcome back and thank you for doing this reaction to lovebites again, this song was so crazy good when that twins gitar harmony,yes haruna going nuts on the drum, LOVEBITES ROCK
Hey Bob. Put all the 80's metal bands in a blender and what does it churn out? Lovebites. Their music is mesmerising! Unexpected pitch changes chromatic changes and tempo changes are masterful. Haruna is a pocket rocket and Miho, on bass, keep the pace while Midori and Miakyo must be connected through telepathy! They constantly practice together. They are all masters of their craft. Asami's voice is incredible. she is also a trained ballet dancer and former blues singer. Studio or live there's nothing in it. Great reaction. Have a great weekend.
This was written by Midori. That dual guitar section is just a taste of what they do on the new CD track called "Victim of Time". The entire long solo section is dual and Haruna is being a beast in there. Probably the most insane dual guitar stuff they have done. This song IMO is one of Haruna's finest. Love the ending and how she switched halfway through the chorus.
Midori published an outtake from this video shoot where she was rocking out and an earring fell into her, um, upper chest area. This church, at least the interior, is an actual church though I don’t think services are held there. I think it’s mostly a wedding chapel. Aldious, Galneryus, and Unlucky Morpheus have all filmed videos there (and others, I’m sure). Lastly, shout out to Miho playing right along with everything Midori, Miyako, and Haruna are doing. I’ve always thought she was underrated.
Casa d'Angela Aoyama . Minato City Central Tokyo...Restaurants & Wedding Chapel . Maki Oyama & Miho "My only Hero" ua-cam.com/video/wxV9AbqekHU/v-deo.html
Great reaction as always Bob! I completely agree with you about Haruna, she is absolutely insane, as the reactor David Heretic says she has "calves made of titanium" lol. There's a fill she does in the new song Soldier Stands Solitarily that is one of the greatest drum fills I've ever heard. I like the way you described Asami's vocals as "floating" over the wall of sound accompanying her cuz obviously the instrumental music is fast and frantic and her voice always sounds smooth over it. There's another song on this EP called Dystopia Symphony that was composed by Miyako and is one of my favorite songs of theirs that they have yet to play live.
@kirk, "Dystopia Symphony" was performed LIVE at their final show of 2021 in Osaka, in place of "Spellbound" but no recording of that performance has been make available, (yet?) They also added "Bravehearted" (Haruna's composition, music & lyrics) as the last song of the encore for that show. There will be a live-stream "The Shining Vol. II" on May 11th for "club members" (membership is under 5 US$/mo) I've no idea what might happen at that event (the live-attendance is sold-out) but stream still available, I think. I would LOVE to see/hear them perform all 3 GGttW songs not yet available LIVE. "No Time To Hesitate" "Paranoia" (!) "Dystopia Symphony" would be awesome, but we still wait for all the "Judgement Day" songs too. I heard/read that there was recording equipment seen so maybe "Judgement Day" and "Stand And Deliver" LIVE will be released at some point... I just can't get enough, even though I have not 'fully digested' any of their fantastic songs, yet, and I 'work on that' everyday since June 2020!
Great reaction as always ! You are spot on when you mentioned that Asami's vocals provide the Yin & Yang contrast to Lovebites' tracks. Her mid-to-high range allows her to easily soar above the very fast-paced and heavy riffs/licks to make the songs melodic. For more uplifting and high-tempo music, I recommend the MV "Rising" : ua-cam.com/video/B70JsOpmUGE/v-deo.html or the LIVE version : ua-cam.com/video/6nci8KtXJPk/v-deo.html . For something really epic, try "Edge of the World" LIVE : ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html
Great reaction and analysis. You're right about Asami dancing. She spent 15 years or so leaning ballet before she became an R&B singer. And as for The Little Big Engine, never mind about her stamina for a 6 min song, what about doing it for a 2 hour show!!!! She is amazing. Have you done any of the 'E' songs yet? Edge of the World ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html Epilogue 2019 ua-cam.com/video/JIAJYBuuKGM/v-deo.html and Empty Daydream ua-cam.com/video/lXh_uMM94jU/v-deo.html .
@Bob Cieslinski LOVEBITES "Edge of the World" LIVE 2020: ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html includes [cc] lyrics, highly recommended. This song, which segues into the last song of the show & encore, "We The United" ua-cam.com/video/pdXVx-0V0ew/v-deo.html are what I have called 'the LOVEBITES sermon' (playlist link includes their parting show of affection for the audience & group-bow, a tradition to end every performance). The full playlist is the full encore, which, from 'sermon' perspective begins with the "fire & brimstone" song "The Hammer of Wrath" (the essence of which is "Bring down Justice to the wicked!") I've gone this far, I'll add, "Bravehearted" as the 'hymn', studio-LIVE, first full song recorded after Fami chosen as new "5th Element": ua-cam.com/video/_66Ug5c3aJo/v-deo.html with embedded lyrics This song, written by "Little BIG Engine" Haruna (music & lyrics) was on their first EP, & only song they ever recorded & released in Japanese language, translated with Asami for first full album, Awakening From Abyss. Japanese lyrics recording: ua-cam.com/video/BbFXnzhJiiQ/v-deo.html "The LOVEBITES EP" CD was a self-produced work the band themselves put together. It got them 'signed' to JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment Corp. who has followed through with sending all 'raw tracks' to Finnvox in Helsinki, Finland for mix & mastering at the bands request. Victor & Steve Jacobs have produced all LOVEBITES releases & everything is of the highest quality, studio and (especially) LIVE concert video releases. 🐺
Love your reactions Bob. The album Judgement Day makes this song seem almost pedestrian. There are 4 tracks that are feasts of speed playing, yet melodic at the same time. Fun fact…listen to the “orchestral” intro to Glory to the World, and see if you spot what surely has to be a deliberate passage of the classic Bond theme playing us into the sudden drop.
This last "oh-oh-oh" chorus where the guitars and the voice exchange their melodies makes me so happy every time I hear it... And I like your reaction, too. One can tell that you know a lot about music. Nice to hear you appreciating Lovebites, my new favorite band.
@Bob Cieslinski LOVEBITES "Edge of the World" LIVE 2020: ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html includes [cc] lyrics, highly recommended. This song, which segues into the last song of the show & encore, "We The United" ua-cam.com/video/pdXVx-0V0ew/v-deo.html are what I have called 'the LOVEBITES sermon' (playlist link includes their parting show of affection for the audience & group-bow, a tradition to end every performance). The full playlist is the full encore, which, from 'sermon' perspective begins with the "fire & brimstone" song "The Hammer of Wrath" (the essence of which is "Bring down Justice to the wicked!") I've gone this far, I'll add, "Bravehearted" as the 'hymn', studio-LIVE, first full song recorded after Fami chosen as new "5th Element": ua-cam.com/video/_66Ug5c3aJo/v-deo.html with embedded lyrics This song, written by "Little BIG Engine" Haruna (music & lyrics) was on their first EP, & only song they ever recorded & released in Japanese language, translated with Asami for first full album, Awakening From Abyss. Japanese lyrics recording: ua-cam.com/video/BbFXnzhJiiQ/v-deo.html "The LOVEBITES EP" CD was a self-produced work the band themselves put together. It got them 'signed' to JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment Corp. who has followed through with sending all 'raw tracks' to Finnvox in Helsinki, Finland for mix & mastering at the bands request. Victor & Steve Jacobs have produced all LOVEBITES releases & everything is of the highest quality, studio and (especially) LIVE concert video releases. 🐺
Your comments are always insightfull to me, not being a musician. I dont know if you watch your own videos, before they are released. But you were smiling ear to ear much of the way through it, just like i do , when i hear this beautifull track.
Missed this when you first posted it, but great analysis. Yes, the way they weave together so many threads that contrast with each other to make a coherent whole is unique. I have not heard another group that does anything like this.
Just FYI Miyako of Lovebites is releasing an album of piano covers . She just put out a piano cover of Helloween "Eagle fly free". You really need to check it out
Talk about they playing so many notes and well executed..you got to listen this EP... 5 outstanding tracks.. All those tracks are killer stuff These ladies already become legend right now.. and, legends will never die !!! HAIL LOVEBITES 🔥
Another band I'd love to see you cover if you like impressive vocals is Bad Omens. One of the absolute best vocalists in any band I've ever heard! Nowhere To Go, The Grey, or Just Pretend by them are all amazing songs!
When I first heard this song I saw "Lord of the Rings" the segment Where Aragorn sees his future wife Arwen Evenstar in a dream and sees his son running in the forest. This song was composed by Midori and Asami the lyrics, Midori traveled to England and the USA and visited churches and she got inspired in what she saw from those who worshipped and sang songs. There are religious overtones and the guy maybe represents either Christ coming back or stigmata. I remember how much you enjoyed your first Lovebites song "Swan Song" with the Chopin intro, how about another classic intro but with Rachmaninov in their song Empty Daydream ua-cam.com/video/lXh_uMM94jU/v-deo.html
Great reaction sir! And on point about ASAMI 💖 and I've heard reactors saying that she is replaceable and other b.s. makes me wonder if they are really listening to the music or just bowling for dollars...🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Wow I could not see her being replaced with what she can bring to the table. That’s not easy to do the things she can do against everything else going on around her.
Hi man, it's a pleasure to watch your videos, congrats :) I'm not a heavy/power metal guy, all my life I've mostly listened and play hard rock guitar, but I'm totally in love with these women since I randomly discovered them almost a year ago... Heavy metal is not my stuff at all but they are something else. Try to check "Rising" live or the MV, like "Glory to the world", another great composition with different styles and uplifting music & lyrics (great lyrics) I'm sure you will love it. Have a nice day! Here's the MV link: ua-cam.com/video/B70JsOpmUGE/v-deo.html
Thanks so much Luis! These ladies are world class musicians. I’m so glad someone made thr suggestion because I am a fan now. The things they can do are just mind blowing.
@William, "Dancing With The Devil" (also written by guitarist Midori) LIVE 2020: ua-cam.com/video/mJGgLFTPME8/v-deo.html or "Epilogue" LIVE 2019: ua-cam.com/video/JIAJYBuuKGM/v-deo.html A beautiful ballad that remains ballad-tempo throughout ...
This song (and the Glory, Glory, to the World EP) came out during the height of COVID back in 2021. The message of the song is for hope in trying times. Yes, there are some religious overtones only because when Midori was in the US, she went to some churches just to listen to gospel music. She liked it and when she composed this track, she incorporated some gospel music elements into it. It's important to note that Lovebites is not a religious band.
I have to be honest. I HATE the term "video game" or "anime" being attached to any of these ladies. Be it Lovebites, Band-Maid, Nemophila, whichever. It honestly feels lazy to me (and yes I know several have contributed themes to Anime, and anime is big in their culture). But I guarantee if the as a US or EU band? We'd be hearing the term "Sound Track" or the like. Because it is very dramatic and theatrical. But every time I hear "video game/anime" attached to a Japanese Band automatically I do cringe a bit. Don't think it's an intentional thing, I think it's just largely a western sub conscious thing where we we always link them to other "japanese" things, instead of treating it as part of the broader "spectacle" that they are. As fans, I think wee owe it to these bands and women to go beyond the easy boxes to pigeonhole them into. It just comes across as a slight (and unintentional) diminishment of their reach and scope, IMO. And also kind of plays into the stereotypes promoted by the folk who do want to easily dismiss them. 🤷
I watch some anime so if I said anything about it believe me it was meant in the best light possible. Music like that along with soundtracks really don’t get their due. They are all legit styles of music. These ladies are world class musicians and it surely shows. They keep getting better and better too. Thanks for watching!
Wow these ladies just keep blowing my mind. What did you think?
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Hi Bob,
Lovebites released a live video of Hammer of Wrath yesterday. 1st live footage of Fami, from their March show. Not a new song but the Fami dynamic is magical...her constant smile really raised the level of performance imho. 3:27, Asami / Fami lock eyes/ smiles during Fami's solo. One of the greatest mother-daughter type moments if you ask me. Hope to see you react to it. Hope all is well, Dave.
@@dg3258 hey Dave I recorded it now I need to edit and get that out. Thanks.
Midori composed this one. And Asami wrote lyrics to spread a positive message and good energy during pandemic crisis. Gotta love them. Lovebites is best thing that happened to metal in general in last 20 years
Nice I love her she is amazing. Apparently she’s a bodybuilder now too. Wow!
Haruna: The little big engine!
With Miho and Haruna....they were the best rhythm section ever. A solid rhythm section for Midori and Miyako and Asami ....all incredible musicians to flourish.
What a band.
Glory to Lovebites 🤘🐺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤
You said it. What a band!
Such a marvelous and unique band! They have revitalized and further developed Metal in many ways. And still - their channel has less than 100k subscribers. Another one of life's little tragedies.
It sure is a tragedy. These ladies are some of thr best musicians playing right now.
lovebits is my new favorite band, soon after I listen the judgement day I coudn't stop to listen
Yes they are incredible musicians. Love that song.
Please keep up the good work LOVEBITES.
About "Glory To The World" guitarist Midori and Vocalist Asami says of the song.
When Midori came to the U.S. and between tours in the U.K., Midori found time to visit his local church many times.
It was then that Midori strongly felt the power of church music and the energy of the people.
When she composed and arranged "Glory To The World," Midori made it into a powerful song.
In an interview for a magazine project, Midori commented, "The world is going through a difficult time right now, and I hope this song can push people back.
LOVEBITES was also in a difficult situation where they could not hold live concerts, but Asami went directly to the members' homes to get hints on how to write lyrics.
And Asami commented, "Member all felt that we wanted to write lyrics and songs that would be close to the feelings of various people.
Asami and Midori both have experience singing gospel songs in church, so their senses matched.
P.S.
The location is a wedding hall in Japan.
Occasionally used for shooting music videos.
Wow thanks so much Fab for thr awesome info here. I really enjoyed it. These ladies are amazing and they just keep getting better.
Great explication. Asami has ballet background. She started learning ballet from her two or three. Miyako and Midori call each other AIKATA which means partner in Japanese, and share the room while they are on tours. Got great friendship.
Thanks for th info gatograto. They are amazing!
Best band on the planet. Each member has their own unique part. And just gotta love a 4'9" beast of a drummer. HARUNA, HARUNA, HARUNA.
Elite musicianship on display. Midori's speed is just astounding, and Miyako is only slightly behind her.
For sure. Both are incredible.
I absolutely agree with you, these women play notes in such a short time that ChatGPT itself would have trouble counting them at the same time - maybe! Haruna is for me - I just like playing drums - an energy gun like no other, she plays at minimum 1 1/2 hour concerts consistently with such an intensity, this is unlikely, inspiring and just fantastic to watch (and hear) - I had that Lucky to hear Lovebites for the first time in 2018 at the Wacken Rock Festival - it was an unlikely awakening experience for my friends and I - these rather petite 5 women hammered a power metal on stage that made the audience (listeners) voices in their heads necks stuck - in a quality and serenity - you have to have been there! Back then, Lovebites was the first band ever from Asia and at the same time the first all-female band at the Wacken Rock Festival.
Wow you are so lucky you got to see them. I’d love to see them. Incredible musicians. World class.
🔥GLORY TO LOVEBITES🔥 FANTASTIC BAND👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Great reaction man🤘🏻
Thanks so much!
Hey Bob. I agree ,Haruna is a beast on drums. Miyako and Midori (IMO) are 2 of the top guitarists today. Yes, that's Miho on bass here. They are all outstanding. And they keep that up for 2 hour shows. More to try from them, Holy War and Thunder Vengeance. Both were played at Zepp DiverCity 2020. Holy War is the one that gets recommended a lot for reactors to start with.
Thanks Chris! You always have great suggestions and info. Can you send a link so I have the right one please. Thanks!
@@bobcieslinski sure. LOVEBITES Holy War live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020. ua-cam.com/video/bgAxpEpEcno/v-deo.html
Hey Bob!! Asami's movements most likely come from her background in ballet, i totally agree her "grace" is very opposite to the "chaos" going on in the song!! 🤘😊🤘Works so well Live too!!
This is one of the few songs by Midori, inspired by the gospel church music when she was visiting in the US. Haruna is so amazing, such an inspiration!! 🤘🐺🤘Thanks Bob!
Thanks Jorge! This was an epic song. I loved it.
Great reaction/review. I've really been narrowing down the reactors I watch to people like you, who are actual, knowledgeable musicians, just because you're able to break down what's happening instead of just going, "OH WOW!"
These ladies in Lovebites are just head and shoulders above most anybody else out there right now. This particular song/video was my introduction to the band a couple years ago, and I've been hooked ever since! As a bass player myself, one of the first things I noticed was Miho playing fingerstyle at this tempo. Most metal bass players would be using a pick at these speeds.
Hey Rik! Thanks for the kind words! You are totally right about Miho. Finger style was incredible and so unexpected for this style of music. The style always uses a pick just making it easier to play faster. Finger style was a mind blower here. That’s really cool that you are a bass player.
I love your reaction. It is very easy to understand even for us Japanese, and it is very accurate. 🥰👍
Thanks so much Chan!
One of the Band’s best songs, the new album is great and Fami has integrated into great, I Love Lovebites! 🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🐺❤️🔥🇯🇵🇮🇹
They are incredible and Fami sure belongs. Have a great one Andre!
And live they are just as synchronized, at this speed!
Wow I’m hoping to see them one day.
Welcome back and thank you for doing this reaction to lovebites again, this song was so crazy good when that twins gitar harmony,yes haruna going nuts on the drum, LOVEBITES ROCK
Oh man this song really rocks hard. Everything about it is awesome.
Hey Bob. Put all the 80's metal bands in a blender and what does it churn out? Lovebites. Their music is mesmerising! Unexpected pitch changes chromatic changes and tempo changes are masterful. Haruna is a pocket rocket and Miho, on bass, keep the pace while Midori and Miakyo must be connected through telepathy! They constantly practice together. They are all masters of their craft. Asami's voice is incredible. she is also a trained ballet dancer and former blues singer. Studio or live there's nothing in it. Great reaction. Have a great weekend.
Thanks so much Chris! Yep you summed it up really well. I’m really loving these ladies. Everything is so good. You have an awesome weekend too!
Great reaction respecting the video and adding a lot with the comments, both technically and emotionally
Thanks so much Frederock!
Yes, They are incredible. Mindblowing..
For sure.
🤘🐺⛪👸🤘
The Best of 4 CD is remastered with a little boost of Dynamic Range & the instrumental Glory to The World .
Haruna - Little Big Engine
This was written by Midori. That dual guitar section is just a taste of what they do on the new CD track called "Victim of Time". The entire long solo section is dual and Haruna is being a beast in there. Probably the most insane dual guitar stuff they have done. This song IMO is one of Haruna's finest. Love the ending and how she switched halfway through the chorus.
Great points James. This one was awesome. They continue to blow my mind.
Midori published an outtake from this video shoot where she was rocking out and an earring fell into her, um, upper chest area.
This church, at least the interior, is an actual church though I don’t think services are held there. I think it’s mostly a wedding chapel. Aldious, Galneryus, and Unlucky Morpheus have all filmed videos there (and others, I’m sure).
Lastly, shout out to Miho playing right along with everything Midori, Miyako, and Haruna are doing. I’ve always thought she was underrated.
Casa d'Angela Aoyama . Minato City Central Tokyo...Restaurants & Wedding Chapel .
Maki Oyama & Miho "My only Hero" ua-cam.com/video/wxV9AbqekHU/v-deo.html
I'm pretty sure the chapel is not a consecrated church. It is within a restaurant in Yokohama, if I remember correctly.
@@utakuryukko2023 Damn, just when I thought I had “well actually” proofed my post.
She really is underrated. Wow what a song and just beastly playing on those lines. Wow
Lovebites rules.
Great reaction as always Bob! I completely agree with you about Haruna, she is absolutely insane, as the reactor David Heretic says she has "calves made of titanium" lol. There's a fill she does in the new song Soldier Stands Solitarily that is one of the greatest drum fills I've ever heard. I like the way you described Asami's vocals as "floating" over the wall of sound accompanying her cuz obviously the instrumental music is fast and frantic and her voice always sounds smooth over it. There's another song on this EP called Dystopia Symphony that was composed by Miyako and is one of my favorite songs of theirs that they have yet to play live.
@kirk, "Dystopia Symphony" was performed LIVE at their final show of 2021 in Osaka,
in place of "Spellbound" but no recording of that performance has been make available, (yet?)
They also added "Bravehearted" (Haruna's composition, music & lyrics) as the last song of the encore for that show.
There will be a live-stream "The Shining Vol. II" on May 11th for "club members" (membership is under 5 US$/mo)
I've no idea what might happen at that event (the live-attendance is sold-out) but stream still available, I think.
I would LOVE to see/hear them perform all 3 GGttW songs not yet available LIVE.
"No Time To Hesitate" "Paranoia" (!) "Dystopia Symphony" would be awesome, but we still wait for all the "Judgement Day" songs too. I heard/read that there was recording equipment seen so maybe "Judgement Day" and "Stand And Deliver" LIVE will be released at some point...
I just can't get enough, even though I have not 'fully digested' any of their fantastic songs, yet, and I 'work on that' everyday since June 2020!
Thanks Kirk! That’s a good one titanium calves. Thanks for the suggestion man.
@@dregeye Thank you for the information! I'll check out that livestream too.
Great reaction as always ! You are spot on when you mentioned that Asami's vocals provide the Yin & Yang contrast to Lovebites' tracks. Her mid-to-high range allows her to easily soar above the very fast-paced and heavy riffs/licks to make the songs melodic. For more uplifting and high-tempo music, I recommend the MV "Rising" : ua-cam.com/video/B70JsOpmUGE/v-deo.html or the LIVE version : ua-cam.com/video/6nci8KtXJPk/v-deo.html . For something really epic, try "Edge of the World" LIVE : ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html
Here is "Rising" MV with embedded lyrics: ua-cam.com/video/cqK9sf5OnvY/v-deo.html
though LIVE 2020 is my 'fav'
Thanks so muc Bo for the kind words. I’ve got this on the list. Thanks!
Great reaction and analysis. You're right about Asami dancing. She spent 15 years or so leaning ballet before she became an R&B singer. And as for The Little Big Engine, never mind about her stamina for a 6 min song, what about doing it for a 2 hour show!!!! She is amazing. Have you done any of the 'E' songs yet? Edge of the World ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html
Epilogue 2019 ua-cam.com/video/JIAJYBuuKGM/v-deo.html and Empty Daydream ua-cam.com/video/lXh_uMM94jU/v-deo.html .
Thanks Mark what ve got them. I appreciate the info and kind words.
Please try Edge of the World!
I’d love to hear that one Carolina. Can you send a link please. Thanks!
@Bob Cieslinski LOVEBITES "Edge of the World" LIVE 2020: ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html
includes [cc] lyrics, highly recommended. This song, which segues into the last song of the show & encore, "We The United" ua-cam.com/video/pdXVx-0V0ew/v-deo.html
are what I have called 'the LOVEBITES sermon' (playlist link includes their parting show of affection for the audience & group-bow, a tradition to end every performance).
The full playlist is the full encore, which, from 'sermon' perspective begins with the "fire & brimstone" song "The Hammer of Wrath" (the essence of which is "Bring down Justice to the wicked!")
I've gone this far, I'll add, "Bravehearted" as the 'hymn', studio-LIVE, first full song recorded after Fami chosen as new "5th Element": ua-cam.com/video/_66Ug5c3aJo/v-deo.html with embedded lyrics
This song, written by "Little BIG Engine" Haruna (music & lyrics) was on their first EP, & only song they ever recorded & released in Japanese language, translated with Asami for first full album, Awakening From Abyss.
Japanese lyrics recording: ua-cam.com/video/BbFXnzhJiiQ/v-deo.html
"The LOVEBITES EP" CD was a self-produced work the band themselves put together.
It got them 'signed' to JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment Corp. who has followed through with sending all 'raw tracks' to Finnvox in Helsinki, Finland for mix & mastering at the bands request. Victor & Steve Jacobs have produced all LOVEBITES releases & everything is of the highest quality, studio and (especially) LIVE concert video releases.
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Love your reactions Bob. The album Judgement Day makes this song seem almost pedestrian. There are 4 tracks that are feasts of speed playing, yet melodic at the same time. Fun fact…listen to the “orchestral” intro to Glory to the World, and see if you spot what surely has to be a deliberate passage of the classic Bond theme playing us into the sudden drop.
Thanks so much Alek! Good call on that beginning part. Also thanks for thr info here. Take care man!
This last "oh-oh-oh" chorus where the guitars and the voice exchange their melodies makes me so happy every time I hear it...
And I like your reaction, too. One can tell that you know a lot about music. Nice to hear you appreciating Lovebites, my new favorite band.
Thank you! They are amazing so much fun!
@Bob Cieslinski LOVEBITES "Edge of the World" LIVE 2020: ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html
includes [cc] lyrics, highly recommended. This song, which segues into the last song of the show & encore, "We The United" ua-cam.com/video/pdXVx-0V0ew/v-deo.html
are what I have called 'the LOVEBITES sermon' (playlist link includes their parting show of affection for the audience & group-bow, a tradition to end every performance).
The full playlist is the full encore, which, from 'sermon' perspective begins with the "fire & brimstone" song "The Hammer of Wrath" (the essence of which is "Bring down Justice to the wicked!")
I've gone this far, I'll add, "Bravehearted" as the 'hymn', studio-LIVE, first full song recorded after Fami chosen as new "5th Element": ua-cam.com/video/_66Ug5c3aJo/v-deo.html with embedded lyrics
This song, written by "Little BIG Engine" Haruna (music & lyrics) was on their first EP, & only song they ever recorded & released in Japanese language, translated with Asami for first full album, Awakening From Abyss.
Japanese lyrics recording: ua-cam.com/video/BbFXnzhJiiQ/v-deo.html
"The LOVEBITES EP" CD was a self-produced work the band themselves put together.
It got them 'signed' to JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment Corp. who has followed through with sending all 'raw tracks' to Finnvox in Helsinki, Finland for mix & mastering at the bands request. Victor & Steve Jacobs have produced all LOVEBITES releases & everything is of the highest quality, studio and (especially) LIVE concert video releases.
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Thanks Dregeye! Great comments and thanks for thr links!
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Asami was a ballet dancer also.
It really shows when I watch her.
They are getting better each new album, for me they are the best female metalband on earth. Better than some male bands to in this time to.
Agreed Marco.
great review...no better dual guitars out there, maybe ever...as far as other songs - just pick one - they're all worth checking out...
Thanks Steve!
Good gracious. I like. Another great reaction. Thanks Bob
Thanks Ron! These ladies are world class musicians. Every one of them. Wow!
Your comments are always insightfull to me, not being a musician. I dont know if you watch your own videos, before they are released. But you were smiling ear to ear much of the way through it, just like i do , when i hear this beautifull track.
Thanks so much Steen! I do check them out in editing. I do love these ladies and they do make me smile.
Missed this when you first posted it, but great analysis. Yes, the way they weave together so many threads that contrast with each other to make a coherent whole is unique. I have not heard another group that does anything like this.
In this regard they sometimes remind me of Saga, but those were in the eighties and a whole different band, no heavy metal.
Glad you saw it and commented. Such a great song. Nice to hear from you again.
Just FYI Miyako of Lovebites is releasing an album of piano covers . She just put out a piano cover of Helloween "Eagle fly free". You really need to check it out
Thanks Gordon. I out in on the list but I wasn’t sure if anyone else would watch the reaction. I was totally curious.
@@bobcieslinski We'd all love to see your reaction on this piece... 🙏🙏🙏
@@Mipopico I actually recorded her piano piece and it should be out this month sometime.
@@bobcieslinski Thank you Bob. I'm looking forward to it!
@@bobcieslinski Thank you Bob. I'm really looking forward to it!
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Talk about they playing so many notes and well executed..you got to listen this EP... 5 outstanding tracks.. All those tracks are killer stuff
These ladies already become legend right now.. and, legends will never die !!!
HAIL LOVEBITES 🔥
Oh they are legends alright. Incredible musicians.
Asami is a former ballerina. So youre "dancing comparison" is very very on point... :)
Thanks Jonny! She is so graceful!
Another band I'd love to see you cover if you like impressive vocals is Bad Omens. One of the absolute best vocalists in any band I've ever heard! Nowhere To Go, The Grey, or Just Pretend by them are all amazing songs!
Sounds interesting thanks!
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Hey Bob, Checkout LOVEBITES 'live' version of the song- Winds of Transylvania next. You & your viewership will not be disappointed. Thanks!
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When I first heard this song I saw "Lord of the Rings" the segment Where Aragorn sees his future wife Arwen Evenstar in a dream and sees his son running in the forest. This song was composed by Midori and Asami the lyrics, Midori traveled to England and the USA and visited churches and she got inspired in what she saw from those who worshipped and sang songs. There are religious overtones and the guy maybe represents either Christ coming back or stigmata. I remember how much you enjoyed your first Lovebites song "Swan Song" with the Chopin intro, how about another classic intro but with Rachmaninov in their song Empty Daydream ua-cam.com/video/lXh_uMM94jU/v-deo.html
Wow that’s cool info Sal. I’ve gotta check this out. Thanks!
Great reaction sir! And on point about ASAMI 💖 and I've heard reactors saying that she is replaceable and other b.s. makes me wonder if they are really listening to the music or just bowling for dollars...🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Wow I could not see her being replaced with what she can bring to the table. That’s not easy to do the things she can do against everything else going on around her.
Hi man, it's a pleasure to watch your videos, congrats :)
I'm not a heavy/power metal guy, all my life I've mostly listened and play hard rock guitar, but I'm totally in love with these women since I randomly discovered them almost a year ago... Heavy metal is not my stuff at all but they are something else.
Try to check "Rising" live or the MV, like "Glory to the world", another great composition with different styles and uplifting music & lyrics (great lyrics)
I'm sure you will love it.
Have a nice day!
Here's the MV link:
ua-cam.com/video/B70JsOpmUGE/v-deo.html
Thanks so much Luis! These ladies are world class musicians. I’m so glad someone made thr suggestion because I am a fan now. The things they can do are just mind blowing.
Great review Great song But does everything gotta go so fast. Tom McDonald has a new video out today..
Thanks William! Send a link.
@William, "Dancing With The Devil" (also written by guitarist Midori)
LIVE 2020: ua-cam.com/video/mJGgLFTPME8/v-deo.html
or "Epilogue" LIVE 2019: ua-cam.com/video/JIAJYBuuKGM/v-deo.html
A beautiful ballad that remains ballad-tempo throughout ...
The entence of the Lyrics isthat we need a Jesus to heal the world and the people
This song (and the Glory, Glory, to the World EP) came out during the height of COVID back in 2021. The message of the song is for hope in trying times. Yes, there are some religious overtones only because when Midori was in the US, she went to some churches just to listen to gospel music. She liked it and when she composed this track, she incorporated some gospel music elements into it. It's important to note that Lovebites is not a religious band.
Wow that’s really interesting info regarding Midori. Thanks!
Please react to: Maximum the Hormone - Yoshu Fukushu. Thanks
I thought I was going to like but when the singing started not so much! This not a hummer!
Not for everyone Dixie but thanks for trying.
I have to be honest. I HATE the term "video game" or "anime" being attached to any of these ladies. Be it Lovebites, Band-Maid, Nemophila, whichever. It honestly feels lazy to me (and yes I know several have contributed themes to Anime, and anime is big in their culture). But I guarantee if the as a US or EU band? We'd be hearing the term "Sound Track" or the like. Because it is very dramatic and theatrical. But every time I hear "video game/anime" attached to a Japanese Band automatically I do cringe a bit.
Don't think it's an intentional thing, I think it's just largely a western sub conscious thing where we we always link them to other "japanese" things, instead of treating it as part of the broader "spectacle" that they are. As fans, I think wee owe it to these bands and women to go beyond the easy boxes to pigeonhole them into. It just comes across as a slight (and unintentional) diminishment of their reach and scope, IMO. And also kind of plays into the stereotypes promoted by the folk who do want to easily dismiss them.
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I watch some anime so if I said anything about it believe me it was meant in the best light possible. Music like that along with soundtracks really don’t get their due. They are all legit styles of music. These ladies are world class musicians and it surely shows. They keep getting better and better too. Thanks for watching!
Haruna is admirably referred to as Little Big Engine
She is amazing! The stamina is mind blowing.