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The link yo asked on chat: NE OBLIVISCARIS. Progressive black/death metal ua-cam.com/video/rNuVdsx7qJY/v-deo.html They are great musicians.. great composers... As the others bands i love, (Lovebites, Nemophila, Asterism, Band-maid, The Warning, . now Estepario's The Cost.. ) i have all of their LP's and EP's. Hope you like them (at least their music.. voice is another history .. ;) ) as much as i liked.
this may be Fami's debut but I believe her debut live with Lovebites knockin at heavens gate was even more impressive she got to shine was 1st song live without Miho 1st with Fami and 1st live since 2021 so when Asami gets up as song is starting she proclaims "We Are Back!!!" Lovebites Hammer of Wrath live at heaven's gate ua-cam.com/video/pHrWRT0Jeac/v-deo.html
Lovebites will be in the USA in September only 3 cities on sale at this time more to be added as I understand Dallas and Los Angeles due to sales have both been upgraded to bigger venues and I suspect San Francisco may also be upgraded.
Haruna wrote this song in Japanese on Lovebites EP Asami translated it to English when all 4 Lovebites EP songs were added to the 1st whole Album The Awakening from the Abyss later on in 2019 they did a live studio of The Awakening from Abyss called Awake Again from the Abyss where they added the bonus cover of Helloween Eagle Fly Free. and this song later when Fami joined in October 2022
The way Haruna employs that syncopated beat against the flow of the melody is clever and skilful. But then everyone in this superb band are ridiculously skilled musicians and vocalist! Fami fits into the band perfectly in terms of musicianship and persona. Love that grungy outro! Great analysis and insights as ever, Bob.
This phenomenal band needed another phenomenal bassist and Fami is the perfect fit. Not only can she play all those fast parts, she does it with such an ease and I wonder where she's got that self-assurance from that she shows on stage - she's so young! On top of that all comes her smile, her heart-warming smile... no need to say more. She's perfect just like all of them are perfect.
Fami is special in that she is very successful on the networks and therefore definitely loves the cameras, even though she probably never performed on stage before Lovebites. But she looks as if she was born there and fits the other women very well, they probably couldn't have chosen better.
@@petrfiala7653 Being before cameras and being before an actual (sizeable & exspectant) audience are two very different things... Having seen Fami in Lindau and Milano, I can attest the stage seems to be her natural habitat, and she is a "dangerous" contender to Asami's attention sucking dominance on stage... Not only has she a strong presence and energy, but she interacts with the audience _a lot_ Watch some footage from the current tour, the club concerts, not the festivals - it's great entertainment.
Do you know what is special about this song? 1. Haruna composed it 2. the only Lovebites song that is also available in Japanese. In conclusion, an absolutely perfect heavy metal song. I have been using Bravehearted (Daughters of the Dawn LIVE) as a reference for a long time, that is how I measure live music, that is exactly how my metal heart beats
may I adds, another cool fact, yosai haruna-san wrote this song for her band, destrose. but until she quits in 2014, (until rosana miho-san propose her to join her vision to the next best metal band, the lonewolf of lovebites,) this song never published it. 😊
I remember there was a reason for the black, but I don't remember what the reason was, lol. Fami has her signature left leg kick. I believe it was Asami that said she was worried Fami would outgrow them as she learned so quickly. Everything Fami has played was basically already written or been done, so everyone is waiting for the next album to see how much influence she may have on the songs, or at least her components. I have tickets for their LA show, it's going to be cool to finally see them live.
Lovebites only used black dresses in Fans presentations / events as the 2023 "THE SHINING" VOL.2 Official fan club members-only event: example (this will be erased from YT) the song never played live... "No time to hesitate" ua-cam.com/video/EmiPaHEJ4vk/v-deo.html
They also wore all black for their special concerts for their fanclub members in Japan. They may have done it other times, but those are the ones I've seen on YT.
Haruna literally glows when they perform 'her' song. She does the same in the Awake Again: Live From Abyss studio session. Thanks for another brilliant reaction. Cheers.
This song was composed by Haruna while she was still in Destrose. Asami translated the lyrics from Japanese to English. From the album “Awakening from Abyss” Lyrics: Haruna/Asami Music: Haruna Arrangement: Miyako/Lovebites Listen to the Japanese version of Bravehearted on their first EP “LOVEBITES” 🤘
I'm sure you will enjoy to see and react to Miyako composing in direct. She posted on her own channel 3 videos of her composing a demo. From zero to end. That's really amazing how confident she is to share this process with us. And it's very rare.
Excellent Reaction! Great observation as well. Miho left during the pandemic and the band announced they were taking a hiatus. But the ladies didn't rest during the lock down. They further honed their already impressive skills. They made regular posts on twitter showing that, and reassuring their fans they'd be back better than ever.
Great analysis and great explanation as always. Haruna is so powerful, although she doesn't do fancy drum solo, but so sophisticated, detailed and ingenious. She knows what is the best as a part of the rhythm section for the total sound. She is a bulldozer with Swiss watch precision.
New EP and also a Blu-ray will be released on August 28. „LOVEBITES EP II“ will also contain a re-recording of the debut „LOVEBITES EP“ in a limited edition „Memorial of the Warrior Souls“ is the recording of last years paid livestream which features 7 live versions from „Judgement Day“ album including SSS
BRAVEHEARTED is one of their oldest songs, released originally on The Lovebites EP. It’s one of my favorite LOVEBITES songs, as that version has ASAMI singing in Japanese, and voice sounds much more beautiful and natural. I wish they would make a few more songs with Japanese lyrics.
As most already know, this song was written by Haruna for her previous band (Destrose) but with Japanese lyrics. Asami did the English lyrics. In their first EP they perform it in Japanese. The EP is rare as hen's teeth and equally expensive
Such a cool song, written by Haruna, the only song she wrote so far! 🤘🐺 They announced 3 new shows in the US in Dallas, LA and San Francisco, all in September!!
LOVEBITES - Bravehearted lyrics: Throw away all the masks that you wear You're not fooling nobody with cheap imitations Don't take it, your heart can see right through it all Turn and face all the fear that you're hiding from Take what you can and turn everything into your own strength Keep pushing forth, all the way Chained to the fear engraved deep inside Memories that will stay, still haunting Even if there is nobody else You must keep the promise of faith Don't you pity yourself for your weakness Without any sacrifice, you can forget all the prayers It's up to you to be your God Drowning into a sea of hopelessness Underneath all the weight and burden If you want to escape destiny Be prepared to burn through the blazing sun Glory to the brave, deserted you may stand But no matter how arduous, be the victorious Prove that your will's the strongest battle cry Go and raise your sword, the war has just begun There is always a way if you know that your heart is true Nothing can stop your soul from breaking free Don't turn your back, no don't make it pretend Fight through the pain until you've reached the end Though dark and bloody, have no worries There will be redemption Finally when the skies rise over you Triumph will be in your heart shining through Forever guiding the way into the light Silently listening to words of Hell and hate Shatters the armour to sway your fragile heart Still it's the only way, refuse to give it up Keep the focus, and you will notice Everything is almost in your grasp Drowning into a sea of hopelessness Underneath all the weight and burden If you want to escape destiny Be prepared to burn through the blazing sun Glory to the brave, deserted you may stand But no matter how arduous, be the victorious Prove that your will's the strongest battle cry Go and raise your sword, the war has just begun There is always a way if you know that your heart is true Nothing can stop your soul from breaking free Don't turn your back, no don't make it pretend Fight through the pain until you've reached the end Though dark and bloody, have no worries There will be redemption Finally when the skies rise over you Triumph will be in your heart shining through Forever guiding the way into the light If you swear to God, you must see it through The power is in your hands ----- lyrics: haruna (translated with asami) music: haruna arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) EP: The LOVEBITES EP 05/24/2017 (Japanese language lyrics) album: Awakening From Abyss 10/25/2017 (English lyrics)
Haruna compose this song when she was with Destrose before the band was disbanded... the song never been play or recorded.. The song recorded in LOVEBITES LP and the original song was in Japanese... In their album Awakening From Abbyss.. Asami re-write the lyrics to English version... This is the song that introduce me to LOVEBITES 🤘🤘🐺🐺🤘🤘
I purchased the Judgement Day album with the Blu-ray bonus. The video contains the bass player auditions and four LOVEBITES performances with Fami on bass. All ladies wore black dresses for these songs. LOVEBITES also played an online show for their fanclub wearing black. I would love to watch and listen Asami sing it live in Japanese. Peace and LOVEBITES! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
listening to this fantastic composition by haruna i'm surprised that she hasn't come up with a few more songs. there are little changes and off beats and breakdowns that just scream songwriting talent. and of course her drumming is sensational as usual
Great review and analysis as usual ! I don't believe the band mentioned why they wore black but I believe it had to do with them coming out of their 14-month hiatus with Fami and the change from the usual white was to symbolize a new beginning for the band. They did wear black for a fan club only LIVE event held last May. BTW, Lovebites just announced today they'll be releasing on August 28 a new EP + a LIVE LP (from the Tokyo leg of their "Judgement Day" tour back in September last year). Also, the band will be performing the US leg of their World Tour 2024 on : (1) September 6, at ProgPower XXIII, Atlanta, Georgia (sold out) (2) September 8, at The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Dallas, Texas (3) September 10, at Echoplex, Los Angeles, California (4) September 12, at Café Du Nord, San Francisco, California (2), (3), (4) - tickets went on sale from June 3. Even more shows might be announced later, so watch this space.
Speaking of new beginnings, don't be surprised if their new EP or eventual full-length album has a heavily jazz-influenced song in which they combine jazz and power metal. It won't be just a power metal song with a few chords here and there---it will be jazz with a backdrop of power metal. At least that's where I see Miyako going.
Thanks for the great info and tour dates. I saw they had those dates and I’m hoping when they release more I can see them somewhere. Nice to hear from you again.
Fami is not only a genius on the bass guitar, but also full of happiness, confidence, creativity and marketing expertise. What a stroke of luck for the band, and for us. For instance, "We composed a strong and demanding song now, but how on earth do we get it recorded? Can we do a one-take recording, or do we have to break it down?" Fami will think of such aspects by herself. Or their behaviour on stage: Should they perform rather stiff but focused? Or dancing and smiling? Like you say, they did not have to adjust to each other during the casting, but she rather "clicked into" them. It just fit! Personally I think, that they and Fami were _meant_ to get together. 🐺 GER
In this performance, Fami was trying hard to do what she thought was expected of her (i.e. the head banging) - not that I blame her at all - she was just a kid joining an established, successful band. But in her "Knockin' on Heaven's Gate" performances, she was 100% comfortable just being Fami, which is exactly how it should be. Even though I loved Miho and she was an excellent metal basist, I think LOVEBITES got better with the addition of Fami.
Haruna's pattern in the bridge before the solos seems to me like a fancied-up Bo Diddley beat. I might be wrong, but isn't it basically on 1, 2+, 4, 1+, 3 in a 2 bar structure? As for Fami: the clarity and brightness in her sound while playing without a pick always baffles me. She must have superhuman powers in the fingers of her right hand.
Regarding the black vs the 'normal white', Lovebites did a fan-club special livestream early last year, and again they all wore black (similar to what you see here), so the while outfits aren't a hard 'rule', I guess. I don't recall there being any explanation around the livestream for the change of color, nor for this particular video, but maybe someone else knows? 🤘🎸🐺
I am always astounded by that huge voice coming out of that tiny woman. I love this band. M&M are my favorite guitar duo. Fami was the best choice, it's like she has always been there.
THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE World Tour 2024 June 14 - New Cross Inn, London, UK (sold out) June 15 - Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM (sold out) June 18 - Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY June 19 - Legend Club, Milan, ITALY (sold out) June 22 - Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN June 25 - La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE June 28 - Hellfest, FRANCE (on main stage, sold out) June 29 - Resurrection Fest, SPAIN July 1 - The Garage, London, UK July 4 - Roskilde Festival, DENMARK (sold out) Sept 1 - Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, JAPAN Sept 6 - ProgPower, Atlanta, USA (co-headliner, sold out) Sept 8 - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Dallas, US Sept 10 - Echoplex, Los Angeles, US Sept 12 - Café du Nord, San Francisco, US
Personly i belive, since this is their first session with Fami on bass, they wanted to show their fans that they are strong again, new beginning and mystic. This song too me hits home not just because of the genre, but the lyrics realy speaks to me too. Realy good reactions on their songs keep it up. Just disscovered Lovebites myself and i realy love the sound they make.😁
I think the lyrics of this song are dedicated to Miho (ex-bass) and they are in black as a kind of mourning (currently, probably due to western influence, in Japan the color black has also become a color of mourning, being widely used in funerals).
There's a new, great Japanese band called NEK! (pronounced NEKI), they released their first song, "Get Over", a few months ago. When I first saw the video I thought that the bassist, Kanade, reminded me of Fami. Same style, same smile. Later I found out that Kanade went to the finals when Lovebites were looking for a new bassist. The girls in NEK! are all very young, they're apparently just 16 or thereabouts. Check them out! They have an EP coming out this summer. They play pop-punk and love Band-Maid.
JUDGEMENT DAY CD + Blu-ray Limited Edition 🤘🐺🤘 Bassist Audition Documentary (36min) Studio Sessions Live with Fami (24min) : The Hammer Of Wrath - Golden Destination - Shadowmaker - Bravehearted Lovebites 134K subs, Music Label Victor Entertainment 975K... but JVCKenwood Victor Ent. annual revenue 10,7 Million $
I've heard the song, but for the first time I noticed the lyrics because you had subtitles........perhaps we should say something about them too........
It will be interesting to hear how the next album sounds with Fami contributing to the songwriting this time around cuz all of her bass parts on Judgement Day were already written when she joined. I hope Band-Maid collaborates with Lovebites on their new album cuz we already know they worked with Incubus and The Warning on 2 of the songs and I know that the members of both bands are fans of each other, so maybe lol.
New EP and also a Blu-ray will be released on August 28. „LOVEBITES EP II“ will also contain a re-recording of the debut „LOVEBITES EP“ in a limited edition „Memorial of the Warrior Souls“ is the recording of last years paid livestream which features 7 live versions from „Judgement Day“ album including SSS
First session with Fami. I went back to see how things got started. It did not disappoint.
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The link yo asked on chat:
NE OBLIVISCARIS. Progressive black/death metal
ua-cam.com/video/rNuVdsx7qJY/v-deo.html
They are great musicians.. great composers...
As the others bands i love, (Lovebites, Nemophila, Asterism, Band-maid, The Warning, . now Estepario's The Cost.. ) i have all of their LP's and EP's.
Hope you like them (at least their music.. voice is another history .. ;) ) as much as i liked.
this may be Fami's debut but I believe her debut live with Lovebites knockin at heavens gate was even more impressive she got to shine was 1st song live without Miho 1st with Fami and 1st live since 2021 so when Asami gets up as song is starting she proclaims "We Are Back!!!" Lovebites Hammer of Wrath live at heaven's gate ua-cam.com/video/pHrWRT0Jeac/v-deo.html
Lovebites will be in the USA in September only 3 cities on sale at this time more to be added as I understand Dallas and Los Angeles due to sales have both been upgraded to bigger venues and I suspect San Francisco may also be upgraded.
they wanted to appease fans that were saying back in black
Haruna wrote this song in Japanese on Lovebites EP Asami translated it to English when all 4 Lovebites EP songs were added to the 1st whole Album The Awakening from the Abyss later on in 2019 they did a live studio of The Awakening from Abyss called Awake Again from the Abyss where they added the bonus cover of Helloween Eagle Fly Free. and this song later when Fami joined in October 2022
Yes, Fami was the perfect pick and she will bring a lot to Lovebites! so excited to see what is coming. great reaction.
Thanks Mark! She is amazing!
The way Haruna employs that syncopated beat against the flow of the melody is clever and skilful. But then everyone in this superb band are ridiculously skilled musicians and vocalist! Fami fits into the band perfectly in terms of musicianship and persona. Love that grungy outro! Great analysis and insights as ever, Bob.
Thanks Tony! This was a super awesome one. Loved it!
They should send Fami to the Middle East. Her smile could stop a war.
It sure could.
This phenomenal band needed another phenomenal bassist and Fami is the perfect fit. Not only can she play all those fast parts, she does it with such an ease and I wonder where she's got that self-assurance from that she shows on stage - she's so young! On top of that all comes her smile, her heart-warming smile... no need to say more. She's perfect just like all of them are perfect.
They are perfect!
Fami is special in that she is very successful on the networks and therefore definitely loves the cameras, even though she probably never performed on stage before Lovebites. But she looks as if she was born there and fits the other women very well, they probably couldn't have chosen better.
@@petrfiala7653 Being before cameras and being before an actual (sizeable & exspectant) audience are two very different things... Having seen Fami in Lindau and Milano, I can attest the stage seems to be her natural habitat, and she is a "dangerous" contender to Asami's attention sucking dominance on stage... Not only has she a strong presence and energy, but she interacts with the audience _a lot_ Watch some footage from the current tour, the club concerts, not the festivals - it's great entertainment.
Fami is locked in with this Epic talent machine that is Lovebites
Do you know what is special about this song? 1. Haruna composed it 2. the only Lovebites song that is also available in Japanese. In conclusion, an absolutely perfect heavy metal song. I have been using Bravehearted (Daughters of the Dawn LIVE) as a reference for a long time, that is how I measure live music, that is exactly how my metal heart beats
Hey Franky! Great song and Haruna nailed it.
may I adds, another cool fact,
yosai haruna-san wrote this song for her band, destrose.
but until she quits in 2014,
(until rosana miho-san propose her to join her vision to the next best metal band, the lonewolf of lovebites,)
this song never published it. 😊
I remember there was a reason for the black, but I don't remember what the reason was, lol. Fami has her signature left leg kick. I believe it was Asami that said she was worried Fami would outgrow them as she learned so quickly. Everything Fami has played was basically already written or been done, so everyone is waiting for the next album to see how much influence she may have on the songs, or at least her components. I have tickets for their LA show, it's going to be cool to finally see them live.
That’s gonna be an epic show!
Lovebites only used black dresses in Fans presentations / events as the 2023 "THE SHINING" VOL.2 Official fan club members-only event:
example (this will be erased from YT) the song never played live... "No time to hesitate"
ua-cam.com/video/EmiPaHEJ4vk/v-deo.html
@@sondebueu thanks for the info!!
They also wore all black for their special concerts for their fanclub members in Japan. They may have done it other times, but those are the ones I've seen on YT.
Thanks!
Haruna literally glows when they perform 'her' song. She does the same in the Awake Again: Live From Abyss studio session. Thanks for another brilliant reaction. Cheers.
Thanks Donegal! She has every reason too. What an epic song.
This song was composed by Haruna while she was still in Destrose. Asami translated the lyrics from Japanese to English.
From the album “Awakening from Abyss”
Lyrics: Haruna/Asami
Music: Haruna
Arrangement: Miyako/Lovebites
Listen to the Japanese version of Bravehearted on their first EP “LOVEBITES” 🤘
162 bpm Lovebites is so good. I haven't heard any better
I'm sure you will enjoy to see and react to Miyako composing in direct. She posted on her own channel 3 videos of her composing a demo. From zero to end. That's really amazing how confident she is to share this process with us. And it's very rare.
I saw parts of the first one. Pretty epic.
📢TEMAAAZOOOO‼️
🔥🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🔥
Lovebites always perfection🤟🏻🖤
Excellent Reaction! Great observation as well. Miho left during the pandemic and the band announced they were taking a hiatus. But the ladies didn't rest during the lock down. They further honed their already impressive skills. They made regular posts on twitter showing that, and reassuring their fans they'd be back better than ever.
Thanks for the kind words and the info!
🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🐺❤️🔥🇮🇹-5 To See Them Live!
Great analysis and great explanation as always. Haruna is so powerful, although she doesn't do fancy drum solo, but so sophisticated, detailed and ingenious. She knows what is the best as a part of the rhythm section for the total sound. She is a bulldozer with Swiss watch precision.
Hey Gatograto nice to hear from you. Thanks for the info and kind words!
@@bobcieslinski Yes, it's for you.
Bob San, thank you very much for the great reactions. I really like them and respect them 😊
Glad you like them! Thanks!
New EP and also a Blu-ray will be released on August 28.
„LOVEBITES EP II“ will also contain a re-recording of the debut „LOVEBITES EP“ in a limited edition
„Memorial of the Warrior Souls“ is the recording of last years paid livestream which features 7 live versions from „Judgement Day“ album including SSS
Will be epic.
BRAVEHEARTED is one of their oldest songs, released originally on The Lovebites EP. It’s one of my favorite LOVEBITES songs, as that version has ASAMI singing in Japanese, and voice sounds much more beautiful and natural. I wish they would make a few more songs with Japanese lyrics.
Thanks Greg! It’s an awesome one for sure.
As most already know, this song was written by Haruna for her previous band (Destrose) but with Japanese lyrics. Asami did the English lyrics. In their first EP they perform it in Japanese. The EP is rare as hen's teeth and equally expensive
Thanks for the great info!
Words and Music by Haruna
Someone in the chat today told me that. She did an awesome job!
Such a cool song, written by Haruna, the only song she wrote so far! 🤘🐺
They announced 3 new shows in the US in Dallas, LA and San Francisco, all in September!!
So cool for sure Franco.
No.1 song!! ありがとう🎉
LOVEBITES - Bravehearted lyrics:
Throw away all the masks that you wear
You're not fooling nobody with cheap imitations
Don't take it, your heart can see right through it all
Turn and face all the fear that you're hiding from
Take what you can and turn everything into your own strength
Keep pushing forth, all the way
Chained to the fear engraved deep inside
Memories that will stay, still haunting
Even if there is nobody else
You must keep the promise of faith
Don't you pity yourself for your weakness
Without any sacrifice, you can forget all the prayers
It's up to you to be your God
Drowning into a sea of hopelessness
Underneath all the weight and burden
If you want to escape destiny
Be prepared to burn through the blazing sun
Glory to the brave, deserted you may stand
But no matter how arduous, be the victorious
Prove that your will's the strongest battle cry
Go and raise your sword, the war has just begun
There is always a way if you know that your heart is true
Nothing can stop your soul from breaking free
Don't turn your back, no don't make it pretend
Fight through the pain until you've reached the end
Though dark and bloody, have no worries
There will be redemption
Finally when the skies rise over you
Triumph will be in your heart shining through
Forever guiding the way into the light
Silently listening to words of Hell and hate
Shatters the armour to sway your fragile heart
Still it's the only way, refuse to give it up
Keep the focus, and you will notice
Everything is almost in your grasp
Drowning into a sea of hopelessness
Underneath all the weight and burden
If you want to escape destiny
Be prepared to burn through the blazing sun
Glory to the brave, deserted you may stand
But no matter how arduous, be the victorious
Prove that your will's the strongest battle cry
Go and raise your sword, the war has just begun
There is always a way if you know that your heart is true
Nothing can stop your soul from breaking free
Don't turn your back, no don't make it pretend
Fight through the pain until you've reached the end
Though dark and bloody, have no worries
There will be redemption
Finally when the skies rise over you
Triumph will be in your heart shining through
Forever guiding the way into the light
If you swear to God, you must see it through
The power is in your hands
-----
lyrics: haruna (translated with asami)
music: haruna
arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)
EP: The LOVEBITES EP 05/24/2017 (Japanese language lyrics)
album: Awakening From Abyss 10/25/2017 (English lyrics)
Haruna compose this song when she was with Destrose before the band was disbanded... the song never been play or recorded..
The song recorded in LOVEBITES LP and the original song was in Japanese...
In their album Awakening From Abbyss.. Asami re-write the lyrics to English version...
This is the song that introduce me to LOVEBITES 🤘🤘🐺🐺🤘🤘
It’s a killer song! Thanks for the info!
I purchased the Judgement Day album with the Blu-ray bonus.
The video contains the bass player auditions and four LOVEBITES performances with Fami on bass.
All ladies wore black dresses for these songs.
LOVEBITES also played an online show for their fanclub wearing black.
I would love to watch and listen Asami sing it live in Japanese.
Peace and LOVEBITES! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
Thanks Luis!
listening to this fantastic composition by haruna i'm surprised that she hasn't come up with a few more songs. there are little changes and off beats and breakdowns that just scream songwriting talent. and of course her drumming is sensational as usual
It sure is Doc
Great review and analysis as usual ! I don't believe the band mentioned why they wore black but I believe it had to do with them coming out of their 14-month hiatus with Fami and the change from the usual white was to symbolize a new beginning for the band. They did wear black for a fan club only LIVE event held last May. BTW, Lovebites just announced today they'll be releasing on August 28 a new EP + a LIVE LP (from the Tokyo leg of their "Judgement Day" tour back in September last year). Also, the band will be performing the US leg of their World Tour 2024 on :
(1) September 6, at ProgPower XXIII, Atlanta, Georgia (sold out)
(2) September 8, at The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Dallas, Texas
(3) September 10, at Echoplex, Los Angeles, California
(4) September 12, at Café Du Nord, San Francisco, California
(2), (3), (4) - tickets went on sale from June 3. Even more shows might be announced later, so watch this space.
Speaking of new beginnings, don't be surprised if their new EP or eventual full-length album has a heavily jazz-influenced song in which they combine jazz and power metal. It won't be just a power metal song with a few chords here and there---it will be jazz with a backdrop of power metal. At least that's where I see Miyako going.
@@HowardGraves-e4kreally? What in particular makes you believe that? Would be awesome.
That would be awesome!
Thanks for the great info and tour dates. I saw they had those dates and I’m hoping when they release more I can see them somewhere. Nice to hear from you again.
Fami is not only a genius on the bass guitar, but also full of happiness, confidence, creativity and marketing expertise. What a stroke of luck for the band, and for us. For instance, "We composed a strong and demanding song now, but how on earth do we get it recorded? Can we do a one-take recording, or do we have to break it down?" Fami will think of such aspects by herself. Or their behaviour on stage: Should they perform rather stiff but focused? Or dancing and smiling?
Like you say, they did not have to adjust to each other during the casting, but she rather "clicked into" them. It just fit! Personally I think, that they and Fami were _meant_ to get together. 🐺 GER
Great comments and right in the money with all of them. She’s so easy to love along with the other ladies.
In this performance, Fami was trying hard to do what she thought was expected of her (i.e. the head banging) - not that I blame her at all - she was just a kid joining an established, successful band. But in her "Knockin' on Heaven's Gate" performances, she was 100% comfortable just being Fami, which is exactly how it should be.
Even though I loved Miho and she was an excellent metal basist, I think LOVEBITES got better with the addition of Fami.
Great comments and spot on.
Haruna's pattern in the bridge before the solos seems to me like a fancied-up Bo Diddley beat. I might be wrong, but isn't it basically on 1, 2+, 4, 1+, 3 in a 2 bar structure?
As for Fami: the clarity and brightness in her sound while playing without a pick always baffles me. She must have superhuman powers in the fingers of her right hand.
You might be right on that pattern. I’d have to hear it again. Fantastic song.
Regarding the black vs the 'normal white', Lovebites did a fan-club special livestream early last year, and again they all wore black (similar to what you see here), so the while outfits aren't a hard 'rule', I guess. I don't recall there being any explanation around the livestream for the change of color, nor for this particular video, but maybe someone else knows? 🤘🎸🐺
Thanks!
I am always astounded by that huge voice coming out of that tiny woman. I love this band. M&M are my favorite guitar duo. Fami was the best choice, it's like she has always been there.
It does feel like she’s always been there. It might be a year now.
Great song from Haruna. Fami seems like she has been with the band from the beginning. Nice reaction! 🐺🤘
It does Rod.
THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE World Tour 2024
June 14 - New Cross Inn, London, UK (sold out)
June 15 - Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM (sold out)
June 18 - Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY
June 19 - Legend Club, Milan, ITALY (sold out)
June 22 - Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN
June 25 - La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE
June 28 - Hellfest, FRANCE (on main stage, sold out)
June 29 - Resurrection Fest, SPAIN
July 1 - The Garage, London, UK
July 4 - Roskilde Festival, DENMARK (sold out)
Sept 1 - Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, JAPAN
Sept 6 - ProgPower, Atlanta, USA (co-headliner, sold out)
Sept 8 - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Dallas, US
Sept 10 - Echoplex, Los Angeles, US
Sept 12 - Café du Nord, San Francisco, US
Thanks!
Personly i belive, since this is their first session with Fami on bass, they wanted to show their fans that they are strong again, new beginning and mystic.
This song too me hits home not just because of the genre, but the lyrics realy speaks to me too.
Realy good reactions on their songs keep it up. Just disscovered Lovebites myself and i realy love the sound they make.😁
Thanks I appreciate. Great comments!
Anyone going to the Dallas Tx show?
I think the lyrics of this song are dedicated to Miho (ex-bass) and they are in black as a kind of mourning (currently, probably due to western influence, in Japan the color black has also become a color of mourning, being widely used in funerals).
Hi Bob, hope you are well. When this video came out after their hiatus I felt there were 2 debuts. Fami and Midori’s biceps! 😊😅
Hey Robin nice to hear from you again. I like those biceps too. 💪
In studio they wear another outfit_ coctail, black or lose like in the Stand And Deliver. White one is reserved only to the stage live.
Thanks Marcin!
There's a new, great Japanese band called NEK! (pronounced NEKI), they released their first song, "Get Over", a few months ago. When I first saw the video I thought that the bassist, Kanade, reminded me of Fami. Same style, same smile. Later I found out that Kanade went to the finals when Lovebites were looking for a new bassist. The girls in NEK! are all very young, they're apparently just 16 or thereabouts. Check them out! They have an EP coming out this summer. They play pop-punk and love Band-Maid.
Thanks for the great info! I’ll have to check them out.
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bob you going to any of their shows im making the san fran show vip figured may never see them again so i spent the extra so worth it
Probably not the ones they have scheduled right now. Hopefully they add some other shows.
@@bobcieslinski yeah they were close enough to Reno i had to make the time thanks for the great reviews you do on all the misic and bands
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JUDGEMENT DAY CD + Blu-ray Limited Edition 🤘🐺🤘
Bassist Audition Documentary (36min)
Studio Sessions Live with Fami (24min) :
The Hammer Of Wrath - Golden Destination - Shadowmaker - Bravehearted
Lovebites 134K subs, Music Label Victor Entertainment 975K...
but JVCKenwood Victor Ent. annual revenue 10,7 Million $
I've heard the song, but for the first time I noticed the lyrics because you had subtitles........perhaps we should say something about them too........
Probably right. Next time.
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ASAMI, MIDORI and MIYAKO accept HARRUNA and FAMI as there children!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s a family of sisters for sure.
Fami brings a different kind of energy to Lovebites. Miho’s bass style was heavier and good too! We still miss Miho.😊
Couldn't agree more!
It will be interesting to hear how the next album sounds with Fami contributing to the songwriting this time around cuz all of her bass parts on Judgement Day were already written when she joined. I hope Band-Maid collaborates with Lovebites on their new album cuz we already know they worked with Incubus and The Warning on 2 of the songs and I know that the members of both bands are fans of each other, so maybe lol.
That would be epic have them collab Captain.
New EP and also a Blu-ray will be released on August 28.
„LOVEBITES EP II“ will also contain a re-recording of the debut „LOVEBITES EP“ in a limited edition
„Memorial of the Warrior Souls“ is the recording of last years paid livestream which features 7 live versions from „Judgement Day“ album including SSS
Will be epic.
And it is pre-ordered🤘