AbiGirl's 1st time listen & reaction to "Swan song" by Lovebites!

[@boyzyu]

Miyako is a generational talent who is a virtuoso on BOTH the guitar and piano. She has been classically-trained on the piano since the age of 3. Miyako also composed & arranged "Swan Song" and this track is a neoclassical metal masterpiece. Throughout the song, you can hear motifs from Romantic-era composers Chopin (intro, main riff, solo) and Dvořák (Chorus). Miyako's piano intro is Chopin's "Étude Op. 10, No. 12 in C minor", aka the "Revolutionary Étude". Here're more piano and showcased talent from this amazing band - "A Frozen Serenade" LIVE : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbNf2qads1npc0

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I didn't realize she composed this song, amazing!

[@hiufernando7340]

Miyako's smile on stage was very expensive. But off stage, Miyako is a friendly figure and smiles easily

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I believe you! ^_^

[@bigg2988]

It is her stage persona, "the serious one". But any Live songs where you see her smile and vibe to the music become even more precious for that - see "We Are United", or the "back-to-the-future" (i. e. the 80s) song "Spellbound".

[@Pierre-JeanCROMBE]

and she have a beautiful smile!

[@kevinbowland4686]

The song is really a masterpiece. All are immensly talented. When Midori (Light hair) & Miyako (Dark hair) harmonize it's sublime. They are flawless. Miyako (Guitar/piano) is other-worldly. She is mesmerizing.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That's my favorite part! When they harmonize ^_^

[@timclark1324]

Your next Lovebites song should be "Frozen Serenade" Live. Asami will melt your heart with her vocals.

[@dregeye]

"A Frozen Serenade" LIVE 2021 [cc] lyrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbNf2qads1npc0

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yessss thank you so much for the link! This really helps ^_^

[@GrayFox14]

Thanks for your reaction. 'Etude Op.10, No.12' ( or 'Revolutionary Etude') by the Great Polish composer Frederic Chopin, which was written in 1831 and is dedicated to the Polish patriots who raised an uprising (1830-1831) against the Russian Empire, whose troops occupied Poland. 'Swan Song' ( lyrics - Asami / music - Miyako) from LOVEBITES third studio Album 'Electric Pentagram' (2020). For many centuries (starting from Ancient Greece) there is a legend, according to which Swans, non-singing, "silent" birds, acquire a voice a few moments before death, and this dying singing of Swans is amazingly beautiful. 'Etude' by F. Chopin and 'Swan Song' are dedicated to the warriors who died in battle. Therefore, at the concert, 'Etude' and 'Swan Song' are played together. In an interview given after the release of the 'Electric Pentagram' Album, singer Asami (a former ballerina, studied classical ballet for about 16 years before becoming a singer) said that when she wrote the lyrics of the song, she was thinking about the famous ballet P.I. Tchaikovsky 'Swan Lake'. During the performance of the song, Asami imitates the Swan (hand movements). And in the final part (piano Miyako), symbolizing the death of the Swan, Asami depicts the dying Swan on stage. Since the camera at the end of the song is focused on Miyako playing the piano, Asami's "death of the Swan" was not captured in the shot. Asami added some Scandinavian mythology (Valhalla) to the lyrics. The attitudes towards death among the Japanese Samurai and the Scandinavian Vikings were very similar. For Samurai and Vikings, death in combat with weapons in their hands is a death worthy of a warrior. Death in battle is better than death from old age in your bed. All Vikings dreamed of dying in battle because then they could go to Valhalla (Hall of warriors killed in battles) where they would meet God Odin and other Vikings who fought bravely and died in arms.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for your insightful comment!

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics & credits: If this was the last day you could live on this earth Would you still go on, accusing someone for today It’s better to fail than not do anything at all It is not the length, but depth of life that counts Oh brave soldier Oh gallant warrior Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla Believe what’s in your soul For death will come to all You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven Floating lotus You are so graceful Saintly and glorious Till the end of time Floating lotus You are so beautiful Sing me your sweet song The legend of the swan If you’ve never hoped, you’ve never been through despair Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to never care You might think it’s meaningless to sacrifice a life Sometimes the life of one can save so many more Oh brave soldier Oh gallant warrior Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla Believe what’s in your soul For death will come to all You shall rest peacefully in God’s Heaven Floating lotus You are so graceful Saintly and glorious Till the end of time Floating lotus You are so beautiful Sing me your sweet song The legend of the swan SOLO: miyako / both Floating lotus You are so graceful Saintly and glorious Till the end of time Floating lotus You are so beautiful Sing me your sweet song The legend of the swan SOLO: midori [guitar] / miyako [piano] ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: miyako & LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020 ----

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the lyrics :)

[@whirled_peace]

@@Abigirl_Reacts 🐺

[@metalmark1214]

Now you know why us in the Wolfpack love our Metal Queens. A group of ladies that are spectacularly talented and accomplished musicians. Mikako started playing piano at age 3 and has stated she is pianist first. She also plays bass and drums. She has even put and EP out last year of cover songs on piano of 6 rock/metal songs by Metallica, Yngwie Malmsteen, Helloween, Gary Moore, Deep Purple and Lovebites. I'm glad you like harmonized guitar playing because Lovebites songs have that in abundance. Keep your Lovebites journey going, lots more great songs to discover. Seeing that you like piano mixed in to the arrangement I recommend Lovebites - A Frozen Serenade 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics also Lovebites Lost in the Garden under Miyako Piano Solo "La Campanella" - Lost In The Garden Drink some tea with honey for that throat. Hope it's better soon.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I've gone through so much honey, it's actually silly haha more rest, tea, and vitamin c is needed! (And honey!)

[@alekhidell]

I have now seen 3 piano recitals by Miyako, where she plays both classical pieces *and* her arrangements of rock tracks, LOVEBITES and others. I can’t begin to tell you how moving those events were. Sublime.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I believe you!

[@SilentDave]

Her piano cover of Helloween's Eagle Fly Free is amazing.

[@LoveOldMusic808]

@@SilentDave Lovebites live studio cover of Eagle Fly Free is amazing too.

[@SilentDave]

@@LoveOldMusic808 Yep, have it on my playlist. I'm hooked on these girls. Their talent is insane.

[@GarageYears]

My favorite version of this song - there are so many facets to this track, but Miyako's ability to seamlessly switch from piano to ripping guitar and then back to piano is just amazing. Every member of this band is exemplary, but there's something very unique with Miyako. When you factor in that she is the lead song-writer from the band also, it's mind blowing how much she contributes. Great reaction too. 🤘🎸🐺

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I'm still amazed how she can go back and forth between instruments!

[@dg3258]

Fastest 8min song ever, with never a dull moment. The intro / outro best I've ever seen in a metal song and to think it's LIVE! The outro gets me everytime, can't think of another song I can say that about other than A Frozen Serenade, Epilogue and Edge of the World - all Lovebites songs of course! Miyako - the 8th wonder of the world. What I could do with an ounce of her talent. Let's not forget she is a master song writer, composing half (if not more) of the band's songs. Well done. 🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

It did go by really fast, you're right haha thanks for watching ^_^

[@dg3258]

@@Abigirl_Reacts A Frozen Serenade live 2021 next! 🙂

[@hiawatha.g]

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 great classical composers, specializing in highly technical works for piano. "Etude" is French for "study". Chopin's Etudes were written as "studies", or lessons, for his students. They ended up being popular things for professional pianists to play as part of their concerts, in part to show off their skills. This is one of the more famous ones and is considered one of the most difficult ones. Miyako, who composes a lot of Lovebites’ music, is a trained classical pianist, and was originally considering a career in classical music (other options included medicine and teaching). When she was 18, she picked up the guitar, and is now (quite obviously) an elite-level guitarist. She particularly likes the Romantic Era classical composers like Debussy, Dvořák and Chopin, as well as her stated favorite, Russian romantic composer Rachmaninoff. She composed “Swan Song” using elements of the New World Symphony (Dvořák) and Chopin’s Revolutionary Etude (official name Étude Opus 10, No. 12 in C minor). For this performance, she actually played the Etude as the intro, but it’s not always included in their shows.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I didn't know she composed as well, awesome!

[@patrickwest2288]

This is an amazing song. Thank you for the reaction ❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for watching ^_^

[@anthonypowell6234]

YESSS!!! LOVEBITES with one of the most beautiful and glorious songs ever!!! I can hear this song every day. The official version from 2023 is great as well in that Asami surpasses this performance with her vocal delivery, especially as she rolls off notes in the chorus. Oh, that chorus!! Plus, she looks very glamorous and regal while doing it. However it does not have the Chopin intro. The studio track has layered vocals in the chorus, which sound amazing. Now, will you tear up during "A Frozen Serenade"?kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5aboYSMqpKFhJo

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I can hear it every day too!

[@alto1MO]

There are so many Lovebites songs that I absolutely love, but Swan Song remains my favorite, and this performance of it is magical.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I can see why!

[@donbrashsux]

A Frozen Serenade..comes with a complementary box of tissues .. it’s one of their Best

[@Sgt.Fenix_1701]

Thank you for this reaction, if you like the piano you should check another masterpiece from them "A Frozen Serenade" live in 2021

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@philipturner9087]

The talent from them all is just off the scale

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

This ^

[@kc28kenneth]

Not the style I normally listen to, but they are so talented and this is definitely a masterpiece.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Same actually!

[@ericsaari2901]

They’re all amazing. You can see them all smile, even Miyako briefly, in We the United, live on their official channel. It’s the band’s anthem. If you love this one, there’s a few with Miyako on piano. I think I’d recommend Frozen Serenade next. This one and that one belong in a museum. Also, getting emotional from a Lovebites performance? Yup, that’s normal!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I better get used to the emotions haha

[@susanfitzsimons2384]

LB makes epic or masterpiece songs and then there are ones that are both!!! If you want another one try Frozen Serenade LIVE for Asami's soft vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, M&M shredding and of course Asami's ballet dance!!!!! This band will ALWAYS surprise but will NEVER/EVER disappoint especially with any LIVE offering.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Can't go wrong with anything I choose next so I can't wait!

[@dregeye]

Thank you for more LOVEBITES. The song listed below, "Addicted" music by Miyako, lyrics by Asami. LOVEBITES "Addicted" LIVE 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4qsd5SIZpZ4pMk Miyako "Addicted" solo piano 2023: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXXPaKJ_qJeAo5Y (video) I think she wrote the music on guitar for LOVEBITES, then later the solo piano arrangement for her first EP, Etude Op.23: kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_le54CEm_zfNqTswZzSuEwQY7pF2cgh10Q 🐺 dreg👁

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yessss thank you so much for the link! This really helps ^_^

[@lencooke944]

Hi Abs, I knew you would love this when you got to it. Simply a handful of incredible talents on one stage, this is a masterpiece.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

So good! Miyako's skill is amazing!

[@drowranger8433]

#1 female band

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@anderslofgren8235]

It's nice to watch that smile just glue on to your face as the song goes on 😀If you watch videos from their latest DVD you'll see a different Miyako. She interacts, smiles, headbangs and moves around a lot more. It brings a lot of energy to the performances.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That's awesome, thanks for telling me!

[@marks5451]

The piano piece at the start was written by Frederick Chopin (show-pan) and is a great illustration of Miyako's piano skills. I imagine there will be a lot of suggestions that you check out their live performance of A Frozen Serenade to follow ☺ Frozen Serenade (with subs) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbNf2qads1npc0

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yessss thank you so much for the link! This really helps ^_^

[@RichZee777]

Awesome review. I love this song, the lyrics and the music are something I can really relate to. Miyako has composed songs with many composers as her inspiration, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Franz Liszt are the most prevalent. The band is also influenced by Helloween and Iron Maiden with some Metallica, Gary Moore, Dream Theater and many more.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Wow those are great inspirations!

[@christiancouvidou4777]

Live at Zepp Divercity, Tokyo - 2020 Feb - Blu-ray FIVE OF A KIND 🎶106min ‼+ Doc 20min🤘🐺🤘 Thunder Vengeance - Holy War - Don't Bite the Dust - Rising - Raise Some Hell - Break the Wall - Shadowmaker - *Piano solo (Chopin Etude Opus10.No12) - Swan Song* . Addicted - Dancing with the Devil - Signs of Deliverance - M.D.O. - Golden Destination - When Destinies Align - The Awakening (encore) - The Hammer of Wrath - Edge of the World - We the United. Live at Tokyo Dome City Hall, 2021 March -📀HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES -🎶119min ‼ When Destinies Align - The Crusade - Golden Destination - Set the World on Fire - Shadowmaker - Today is the Day - Winds of Transylvania - Spellbound - The Unbroken - A Frozen Serenade - Swan Song - Glory to the World - The Apocalypse - M.D.O. - Don't Bite the Dust - Holy War - Thunder Vengeance - Under the Red Sky

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for all the suggestions! ^_^

[@idatenidaten5548]

Keep enjoying Lovebites!, but if you enjoy harmonized guitar solos like Lovebites, I definitely recommend Unlucky Morpheus as well because they have an incredible violinist in addition to their guitarists. You’ll experience two lead guitarists and a violinist taking turns on stage, each showcasing their own solo parts, along with harmonized guitar solos and guitar-and-violin solos, switching seamlessly throughout the night. Check out a song called Cadaver Revadac + music sheet. They essentially created two songs out of one-*Cadaver* plays from beginning to end, while *Revadac* plays from end to beginning. I hope this song touches you and makes you cry even more.😂

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Sounds incredible, added!

[@philipturner9087]

Miyako is just beyond belief. There’s video of her playing a keyboard with one handed her guitar in the other. Who said being a house wife and mother restricts a person?

[@dregeye]

"Burden Of Time" Studio-LIVE 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoCll5J9o52YnNU

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

There's no restricting miyako!

[@nandonj3662]

Great and emotional reaction!!! Now, if you like Miyako, if you like piano and guitar, then you'll love the "Keytar" instrument so please react to this song "Lovebites Spellbound Heavy Metal Never Dies Live In Tokyo 2021"

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Added, thanks so much!

[@jobu719]

@@Abigirl_Reacts In that song, MIYAKO performs a little farce that is uncharacteristic of her.😆

[@stefanolattari5140]

Amazing react!!🤘 If you want listen another best song i suggest " Frozen Serenade live version"👍👍

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Added! Thanks 😊

[@13uomini]

The next step could be: Frozen Serenade. Thank You!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ok coming soon!

[@SeeMore-ki7mq]

Great song, great band, great reaction.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for watching ^_^

[@TimothyBond-h9h]

As i told you before in a comment, once you get to know lovebites you will come to love each girl, as you go through their play list you will see each one of them shine , thanks for the reaction , its always heart felt from you , cheers ,Tim from Australia

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Can't go wrong with anything I choose next so I can't wait!

[@赤井臣也]

I listen to the song so many times、but I still get goosebumps just like you．I still need a handkerchief to listen to this song.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

You understand how i feel! ^_^

[@rafakarkenobi]

Well, I think I was the one who told you. I'm glad you liked it so much. Greetings from Spain and that you get better. 😉🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you, unfortunately I suffer from a chronic cough but it comes and goes!

[@greekfreak1980]

Miyako comes from a Classical Music background that's why she has that ''serious'' attitude on stage, if you watch classical musicians perform, they usually are like super focused. If you check out her youtube channel, she has some vlogs and other videos from the studio, where she seems way more relaxed. Midori on the other hand is more of an oldschool rock/metal musician, she studied at the Tokyo Musician's Institute ( her teachers were in fact the guitar players from Babymetal Kami Band) and played with various bands at local clubs. So she has that "rockstar" stage attitude. There are a couple of videos with them from "Rock Fujiyama" KZbin channel , it's a Japanese guitar talk show, co-hosted by Marty Friedman ( iconic, former Megadeth guitarist), where they talk about their favorite guitar players, how Lovebites started etc. They also do a jam with Marty and both seem like very sweet and chill ladies.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I've heard she's quite relaxed off stage as well ^_^

[@greekfreak1980]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Another fun fact: singer Asami doesn't come from a rock/metal background. She studied jazz & classic ballet ( that's why you see her doing all these flowing movements on stage), before joining the band she was performing mostly R'n'B' and pop music. There's a video on KZbin, where she performs a song of Alicia Keys. It's pretty remarkable seeing her going from this, to absolute metal queen. P.S. Asami performs every year a X-mas concert with other pop vocalists, this year again, where she sings X-mas related pop songs.

[@beldin2987]

For more piano check out the "e-song" which are "Edge of the World", "Empty Daydreams" and "Epilogue" but i would also say have a look at "Spellbound" which is the only song i know ehere Miyako doesn't touch a guitar at all and only plays keyboards, and thats really a fun song.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Added, thanks so much!

[@rainerzufall42]

Also "A FrozEn SErEnadE"...

[@pproietti67]

Miyako “the Golden Touch” is a master in piano, guitar and composing. Asami in an interview says that every band needs a Miyako in their staff 😂🥰

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That's awesome how much miyako is appreciated ^_^

[@a_un]

It is known that many families in Japan, China, and Korea make their children learn piano from an early age. In Japan, even families who are not wealthy often make their children (especially girls) learn piano from an early age in order to enrich and enjoy life. I think that about 70% of Japanese rock/metal musicians can play the piano today. (This is just my guess.) However, even in the world of Japanese rock, musicians who have the talent to perform piano solo for an audience, rather than as an accompaniment, are rare. Miyako is definitely one of those who have that talent. * My monologue: Yuko Suzuhana, the main vocalist of another band I love, "WAGAKKI-BAND," is also an excellent pianist. However, "WAGAKKI-BAND" will end its activities next month. It's a shame. ---------- from Nippon *This is a sentence using Google Translate. I hope I have conveyed my intention correctly.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Miyako's skill is definitely unmatched!

[@metalmark1214]

If you want to see a live performance of Miyako playing piano intro and Asami playing piano in the song as well - Lost in the Garden under Miyako piano solo "La Campanella" Lost in the Garden

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@szabotamas68]

If you want to see more synchronized guitar playing, check out one of the two songs ... maybe both. 🙂 Nameless Warrior -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2Vaqeff6iVhK8 We the United -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5-xqamdga6SiMk

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yessss thank you so much for the links! This really helps ^_^

[@pilgrim000]

this is Lovebites! this is a brand of quality music production and a brand of quality live performance

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

💯

[@mozartfx1]

People today can’t focus on one thing for more than like 5 seconds. It’s becoming more common among reactors that while the video is playing they’re looking at themselves…the video…around the room…the camera….it’s fascinating. I wonder if cellphones have anything to do with it.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Lol in my case I tend to look at the volume mixer to make sure the sound is balanced compared to my voice volume for the recording.

[@nikolaprchalova7641]

The most amazing response to our love Miyako.Thank you very much 😍😍💕💕❤❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

My pleasure 😊

[@georgethwaites9739]

Check out Miyako piano arrangement for the song Eagle fly free.

[@dregeye]

Helloween "Eagle Fly Free" 1988 original audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHy1lqJ6bL6Src0 LOVEBITES "Eagle Fly Free" 'cover' Studio-LIVE 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqCVYnt_gb-pj6c Miyako (from LOVEBITES) "Eagle Fly Free" 'cover' solo piano: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5mWc3-IqJWLqJY

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yessss thank you so much for the link! This really helps ^_^

[@stornowayscotland]

There she is the most beautiful queen on KZbin back with another reaction she's just made my night complete and of course Ur god dam stunning

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@ひいろ-c6z]

全ての面で感動的な曲です 最後に白鳥がゆっくりと死んでゆくシーンが目に浮かびます LOVEBITESは他にも素敵な曲が沢山あるので聴いてみて下さい🎵 次回のコメントを楽しみにしてます

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I plan to listen to much more, tysm!

[@L.A55]

Thanks for your reaction..There is No limit to Lovebites talent, presence, or showmanship,, and Miyako transcends mortal abilities..btw the line in the song actually, is, Its not the "Length" but depth of life that counts..idk how it got changed to "worth".. I've seen that change a few times recently..

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I agree, there is no limit!

[@davidrichter9505]

Miyako is so talented She play piano since she was 3 She is so amazing She was at this time pregnant Every member of Lovebites is incredible Welcome to the Wolfpacks (Lovebites fans arround the World) Great reaction

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Pregnant too?! Wow 👌 So impressive! 🤘😊🤘

[@davidrichter9505]

@@Abigirl_Reacts yeah in the 5 month... Great Reaction

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks

[@jaysudais3877]

Miyako's has played classical piano since she was three and guitar since high school

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

She's amazing! 👏

[@jaysudais3877]

​@@Abigirl_Reacts you can check "Eagle Fly Free" Helloween (Cover) by Miyako piano version, so classical

[@gnomesaiyan1680]

What kills me every time is that the audience is so respectful and wait until the piano playing stops to erupt into cheers.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I would too!

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

more goosebumps

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

💯

[@knight19984]

You should check out Band Maid, another great Band from Japan

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Coming up around the end of this month!

[@ahodori-dl5hz]

Some knowledge of history is necessary to understand the meaning of the lyrics of this song. In 1831, some officers and citizens rose up against the Polish government, which was under the de facto control of the Russian Empire, leading to a revolution known as the “November Revolution,” which ended in failure due to the direct intervention of Russian troops. Chopin received this news during a performance tour. He never set foot on the soil of his homeland again. When the Russians invaded Warsaw, Chopin's representatives presented “Etude OP10, No. 12” in Paris. Franz Liszt, a friend of Chopin, named it the “Revolutionary Etude. Miyako (guitar/keyboards) composed “Swan Song” based on this “Revolutionary Etude” and Dvorak's “New World Symphony. Asami (vocalist), a former ballerina, wrote the lyrics inspired by Norse mythology and the ballet suite “Swan Lake,” based on the historical background of “Etude de la Revolution. SwanSong” is a requiem for the warriors who fought to reclaim their homeland, a masterpiece that only Love Bites could complete. Incidentally, the Roland electronic piano Miyako is playing was rented for this concert, and she touched it for the first time that day.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the context!

[@muusihuusi]

So this is how Chopin wanted to play it actually. He was missing just the Lovebites.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Haha 💯

[@zousanda1]

ヘビーメタルの曲を聴いて涙が出たのは初めてです。ポーランドの人だけでなく、ウクライナの人にも聞いて欲しい曲です。

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Everyone should listen to this!

[@paulread4886]

Koiai live , New Picture from their live DVD. Some things in here you might like too. Another group of genius Japanese girls at work.

[@anthonypowell6234]

This one is amazing. Kanade spooks me with her stone face while slaying the drums!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@trevalarose8155]

Nice reaction. I do recommend Miyako's KZbin channel. ( Guitar & piano ). She mentioned that she found the Roland digital piano difficult or something like that.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Cool, thanks! I'll take a look

[@phaeron]

Well, if you still have doubts whether Miyako is really unique and unrivaled and you also like the combination of keys and strings, then you should definitely check out their song 'Burden Of Time - Studio Live'. After that all doubts will be gone. 😉🤟🏻 _____________________ _"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_ Band-Maid | Gacharic Spin | Lovebites | Nemophila | East of Eden | Hanabie | Asterism | Trident | NEK! | Hades | etc.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Added, ty!

[@GeKo-pm5vf]

Thank you for your nice reaction. Try Frozen Serenade (live) next. It is a masterpiece of songwriting like Swan Song. Listen to all the fine nuances they play ...... and Asami top of it all. This band ist awesome.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Coming soon!

[@matoray]

Ten koniec skladby je nádherný, zakaždým mám slzy v očiach.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Me too :)

[@matoray]

@Abigirl_Reacts I guess we are not alone 🙂

[@LoveOldMusic808]

You should check out Lovebites 3 "E" songs. "Edge of the World", "Epilogue" or "Empty Daydream" all live. I think you'll really like them.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I will, ty!

[@philipturner9087]

I just knew you love this.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Called it :)

[@pinoypower69]

❤LOVEBITESRULES❤️

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Liked the piano part.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh yea, me too.

[@Wirmish]

Some Japanese groups/artists, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], HAGANE [Tenka Goken (Trad: Five Swords of Heaven)], NEK! [MAZE, Get Over], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe, Zero], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], STMLT [Antimental], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah, Playback], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], SAISEIGA [Strange Rain], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], LONESOME_BLUE [Face The Fear], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], GLIM SPANKY [Breaking Down Blues, Fighter], and many many more...

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That's a lot

[@1970Phoenix]

This song makes the case that LOVEBITES are probably the most musically talented metal band to appear in the last three decades.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

They're great for sure!

[@repobob]

If you really want to see Miyako being playful during a song, Spellbound is the way to go. It is an homage to 80s Hair Metal era imo and as someone who grew up in that time, I smile everytime I see that performance. I won't link it directly but searching on KZbin will bring you right to it

[@dregeye]

"Spellbound" LIVE 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprdmZ1sfJ11gsU

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the link!!

[@joebarrera9741]

MIYAKU IS A GODDESSS ❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh yea!

[@IanBreton35]

Great reaction If you want to be kicking butt by Miyako, you have to watch BURDEN ON TIME ( from the Live studio session for Awake Again recording during the lockdown) and focus on her. You will be surprised by MIYAKO talent.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@bigg2988]

I subscribed on the impulse. (I do not often do that.) It seems that I love many of the same things in music and art generally that you do. This song is meant to bring out emotions, and it never fail to do so - for me, on the hundredth listen. "Saintly and glorious", forever. Chopin was picked for a reason, just as his Etude Op. 10 No. 12 is called "Revolutionary" for a reason. You felt it!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I certainly did!

[@simolaurila9952]

Miyako started to play classical piano since she was 3-4 years old

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

So impressive! 🤘😊🤘

[@VRsMagic]

🤟🏻🔥Lovebites🐺Masterclass🔥🤘🏻

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@deacon45]

Listen carefully and you will hear where Miyako lifted some of that Chopin for the guitar.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Interesting, I will listen again!

[@vincentbonfigli2954]

If you want to get really blown away with Miyako, Check out their song Burden Of Time. I'll leave it at that!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Added, ty!

[@vincentbonfigli2954]

@@Abigirl_Reacts you're welcome 😊

[@philipturner9087]

There’s a video of both guitarist jamming while sitting at Miyako’s kitchen table they are both laughing in that . . .

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Id love to watch that!

[@Skarmo.]

You picked the right version! :)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yay!

[@rainerzufall42]

CCs aren't 💯correct, but that's okay...

[@DocOfRock-p4j]

miyako the magnificent. the word "can't " is not in her vocabulary.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I believe you! Haha

[@obud3777]

Next LOVEBITES song: “A Frozen Serenade” Live! 🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Okay ^_^

[@FaintlyTapping]

Behold, the power of Miyako!😊❤😊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@figuerio1]

!!!GOODISM¡¡¡ Lovebites is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Greetings from Argentina

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

👋 🤘😊🤘

[@WalterChong-ny6zr]

Midori 💚💚💚💚💚 Miho💜💜💜💜💜

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@oldguykeith9439]

The ending piano part always seems to get to me also. I believe someone said that this is were the soldier of the song dies. Could be wrong but I swear I heard that before.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Hmm maybe!

[@rainerzufall42]

Correct, Asami does the dying swan, so Miyako's part on the piano is meant to be after that!

[@gingergardner4374]

A-MAZ-ING!!!!🔥

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

This ^

[@Wirmish]

You love PIANO ?? React to: "miyako (from LOVEBITES) / Eagle Fly Free (HELLOWEEN) - PIANO COVER [OFFICIAL VIDEO]"

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@allanmoger1838]

There’s no need to choose between Midori and Miyako, they are both fantastic.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

For sure!

[@MarcelCox1]

If you want to better see Miyako switch from guitar to piano, there is a youtube short video (from a different concert) here: kzbin.infon-JCqGxOcmw

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yessss thank you so much for the link! This really helps ^_^

[@rainerzufall42]

Although that's the 2023 performance, not 2020. Could also be seen on the full video on LOVEBITES' KZbin channel (recommended channel!). Same choreography, official live video, slightly different tempo, worse audio mix. And they didn't include the "Chopin intro" (which is technically a separate piano solo just before this track).

[@MarcelCox1]

@@rainerzufall42 The view is not the same is in the official video for the full song. The short is extracted from the “Focus on Miyako” video that is a bonus on the KAHG 2 Blu-Ray. They did a bonus video for each band member where you see a whole song entirely focusing on that band member. For Miyako they chose Swan song. Miyako did the Chopin intro before the song. It is just not included in the official video, but it is on the Blu-Ray. Even on the 2020 Blu-Ray, the Chopin intro is considered a different track. The fact that they are together in a video is because the video is a fan upload from the Blu-Ray, not an official Lovebites video. As for the sound quality, I agree that the KAHG recordings are not as good as their other official live recordings. However, I consider we are spoiled by the quality of their live recordings, and I consider this is “good” compared to “excellent” for the others.

[@rainerzufall42]

@@MarcelCox1 To the last paragraph: Yes, that's also my interpretation! The official video is quite good - if you are not used to the 2020 version, that has spoiled us a lot! Anything subperfect is crap! To the main point: Yes, sorry, I was aware of that. But you can see Miyako move to the piano on the main video. The short was from a different perspective and obviously from the "Focus on Miyako" bonus content.

[@nagyalex5310]

Btw the dark haired guitarist wast 4-5 months pregnant!!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Was she really? You mean in this performance?

[@nagyalex5310]

@ yes

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Wow!

[@rainerzufall42]

Sorry, no! This is "Five Of A Kind" (2020). But that claim would be correct for "Heavy Metal Never Dies" (2021)...

[@redguern]

A Frozen Serenade next please.😪😪

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Coming soon!

[@pappapata]

L🐺o🐺v🐺e🐺l🐺Y LOVEBITES ❣

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@justitia257]

Amazing

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

It truly was

[@BulletProofSoul1029]

Just think, you are just barely scratching the surface of LoveBites. There's easily 45+ songs left that are each incredible and unique in their own special way. Since you enjoyed Miyako's piano, I would recommend "Empty Daydream" as your next reaction. The song also shows off Miyako's vocal skills with her harmonies with bassist Miho as well as with her "echo" of Asami's vocal lines during the chorus. Asami's R&B background also comes out in this piece. Heres a link for it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonLkKiDgp5noLcsi=5J_v4nN4CObT2t5J Enjoy.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yessss thank you so much for the link! This really helps ^_^

[@BulletProofSoul1029]

@@Abigirl_Reacts NP. It's a shame Miyako and LoveBites aren't a global movement. Music lovers are missing out on one of the most gifted pop(ular) composer around. There's a 3 part series on her official channel where she walks through her process of creating a raw demo for a new song to submit to the band. She creates everything from the drums (including accents, and fills), rhythm guitar, outline for guitar solos, bass guitar and vocal melodies. The woman is incredibly talented, her generation's Prince imo, yet you would never know by how humble she is.

[@paulmarks3662]

I think I would rather have piano on backing track then the guitar still, The piano bit was cool but when I am listening I am thinking I hear 2 guitars.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I was confused too! Because I heard guitars harmonizing but miyako was on piano haha 😅

[@rainerzufall42]

@@Abigirl_Reacts First, there's piano on the backing track for the whole song (but not as loud). At the end, it has a prepared guitar track for Miyako's missing guitar... I appreciate the "live" piano part very much! BTW: You can see Miyako throwing away her pick in the second but last scene with her visible right before she switched gear! But beware: When you first see it, you can't "unsee" it later... 🤣

[@notwokevikingrules401]

Epilouge next

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@nagyalex5310]

I second this!!! The live version!!

[@alexlianon]

Time to "E" Songs

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Edge of the world... empty daydream...ummm

[@alexlianon]

@Abigirl_Reacts Epilogue

[@Jean-pierreDenis-df7df]

Lovebites is the best (not only metal) band on earth !

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@Greg-om2hb]

I thought women hate being told to smile.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

They do?

[@guyrowan4400]

😊👏👏awesome 😊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tonsama7647]

Please react to Soldier Stands Solitarily live 🙇🏻 Its their fastest song

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Coming soon!