AbiGirl's 1st time listen & reaction to "Under the red sky" by Lovebites!

[@stargazer5152]

LOVEBITESで私の一番好きな曲です!! 1:34 pandemicで観客は声を出す事が許可されていない為、asamiさんは日本語で『皆んな心の中で歌ってね！』と言いました。 7:57 asamiさんはジェスチャーで心の中で歌って欲しいと観客に伝えました。 LOVEBITESを取り上げていただきありがとうございます🐺🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh wow, thank you so much for translating!

[@rainerzufall42]

Thank you for the insight what Asami said!

[@ボルジアトンノ]

私もこの曲が一番好きです。最新のDVD・Blu-rayに納められたライブでも、最後の最後、大トリにこの曲をやってくれて、とてもうれしかったですね～～😂。

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Under The Red Sky lyrics & credits: Rupture of the Heavens Blinding rays piercing through on a killing spree Looming in the distance, come the thundering roars of calamity Eerie bitter silence, from the whirling black smoke and insanity Time has stopped and frozen Held my breath with the death of humanity If somewhere God really exists How would He take our shame and great disgrace? Sin in the sky It was that moment when I saw you smile A suffering I will never forget At the edge of this grey world Holding you tight Searching for a glimpse of hope that we can still believe in SOLO: midori / miyako Pounded by the black rain, while the world is engulfed in a bloody sea Stolen in a moment; everything, everyone lost to history If somewhere God really exists How would He take our shame and great disgrace? Sin in the sky It was that moment when I saw you smile A suffering I will never forget But again I will find you And take your hand Cause I know, together we are stronger than this nightmare Sin in the sky It was that moment when I saw you smile A suffering I will never forget At the edge of this grey world Holding you tight Searching for a glimpse of hope that we can still believe in Sin in the sky It was that moment when I saw you smile A suffering I will never forget But again I will find you And take your hand Cause I know, together we will find a way to overcome SOLO: both / midori ----- lyrics: asami music: Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) & Mao album: Battle Against Damnation EP 06/06/2018 ---

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@marting.h.9417]

Wow, this song is rarely done by reactors but I like it so much, kinda hidden gem. I like the part when Midori plays with the slide. The bassist here is Miho, actually her last concert with the band, and Miyako eas about 4-5 months pregnant. Yes, this concert took place during the pandemic so the attendees only were allowed to clap. My next recommendation is “Empty daydream” (live).

[@IAMisLove]

👍Nice, thanks for the info. 🖖❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Had no idea she was pregnant, wow!

[@Patrick_H.]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Turns out Asami was also pregnant . . just not showing yet. Miho quit the band for personal reasons and Lovebites went on hiatus for almost 2 yrs. During that time both Miyako and Asami had babies. Not only are they amazing musicians, they seem to be amazing mothers as well. They held auditions (there is a video about the search) and they selected *_Fami_* as their new bassist in Oct 2022. They released their Judgment Day album on Feb 22, 2023. The MV of the title song was the first actual recording with *Fami* on bass . . *_Judgement Day_* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TYeJ2mYrVqeqs

[@bigg2988]

@@Patrick_H. I love people providing back information on their favorite bands, and I am sure so do the reactors! So thank you. :) I just wanted to play the pedantic old metalhead and add in that technically, the first MV released welcoming Fami was their new in-studio jam version of "Bravehearted", the Haruna song off the initial "Lovebites" EP. Of course, "Judgement Day" was the first official MV for the eponymous album with Fami, and they did a courteous gesture by coming up with a song featuring the new girl both on the intro AND outro right away. The camaraderie within this band is one of the extra-musical factors than endear them to me even more. \m/

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

It is much appreciated 👏

[@ricdale7813]

One of my Favorites amongst the many,many killer songs Lovebites produces. They are Truly Titans in the World of Metal.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@williamratz6594]

"We are Lovebites and we play HEAVY METAL!!!"

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@okkuオック]

Vocalist Asami's action of beating her chest in response to the audience took place at a live performance where the pandemic had not yet completely subsided. The audience was also kept apart, wearing masks and not allowed to speak out loud, so Asami's message was for everyone to beat their chests and sing in their hearts.🐺🤘👍🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁🎶

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That makes sense!

[@Xavi_46]

I recommend the LOVEBITES song A Frozen Serenade 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics and you will see another facet of Lovebites, it is a beautiful song

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Coming soon

[@Ravenhawk59]

The bassist here is Miho, co founder of Lovebites along with Haruna.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh ty so much for letting me know!

[@Ravenhawk59]

Drummer is Haruna

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Now I remember!

[@alekhidell]

Asami is basically indicating that what comes next is from the heart. Listen again to her closing “belt”. It’s my favourite of all her incredible vocal performances (in every live version).

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

So impressive! 🤘😊🤘

[@jaysudais3877]

It's rare for a band like this with the classic metal genre and elegant appearance, their talent is above average, every day I always heard their songs, thanks for reaction

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for watching ^_^

[@boyzyu]

Midori used a slide to produce that 'cool effect' and haunting sound in her solo. BTW, the bassist in this video was Miho. She left the band in 2021 and was placed by Fami in 2022

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Damn just when I thought I was getting all the names right haha

[@boyzyu]

^replaced^

[@13uomini]

This is one of the two songs about the Nuclear Bombs (the other is "Apocalypse"). There is a third song on the II World War: "Above the black sea" (the Kamikaze 's song), i suggest you to watch the live version at Wacken!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I will eventually, thank you!

[@CrumblexEloi]

Lovebites "WAR TRILOGY": Apocalypse - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7Rf5WZn5eSf6c , Under the Red Sky - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXi1pZiAfbiqndk , Above The Black Sea - kzbin.info/www/bejne/apvIY5dueLdkgtk

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

@@CrumblexEloi It's no more a trilogy than "One," "Fight Fire With Fire," and "No Remorse" are a trilogy for Metallica. "The Apocalypse" is part one, "Under the Red Sky" is part two. That's all.

[@metalmark1214]

Not a song that is one of the popular ones but very good song. This is the sequel to "The Apocalypse" from their first album. This song is about the atomic bombing of Japan. Under the Red Sky refers to the effects of the blast. The frenetic riff and rhythm section captures the intensity of the events. Midori's solos depict the moment of the ignition and subsequent explosion over the city, and the chaos immediately after. Miyako's solo concentrates on the rising rom the ashes, as does the closing choral harmony at the end - (credit to 4thArmoredVet for song info) Miho is on the bass here. Recommend next: Set the World on Fire Live from "Ride For Vengeance Tour 2021

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the context!

[@CrumblexEloi]

Lovebites "WAR TRILOGY": Apocalypse - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7Rf5WZn5eSf6c , Under the Red Sky - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXi1pZiAfbiqndk , Above The Black Sea - kzbin.info/www/bejne/apvIY5dueLdkgtk

[@anthonypowell6234]

Such a beautiful chorus regarding one of the darkest moments in world history, and the resilience of the Japanese people to, as the last line goes "find a way to overcome".

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Well said

[@WalterChong-ny6zr]

Midori💚💚💚💚💚 Miho💜💜💜💜💜 one of my favorite track from lovebites!!! Give me goosebump when Midori uses the slide, there had an eerie sounds to it

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh for sure!

[@MrUndeadNinja]

This song is the 3rd song in what I like to call the “Trilogy of Tragedy”. The other 2 songs (in order) are; Above the Black Sea (song speaking about the Pearl Harbor attack): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGnYgp-pg7lrn9U The Apocalypse (song speaking about the retaliation of the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7Rf5WZn5eSf6c Under the Red Sky being the conclusion speaking on how both countries were in the wrong, and how we should be able to coexist/get along in peace.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh wow I didn't know it was a series

[@MrUndeadNinja]

@@Abigirl_Reacts It’s not spoken about as much as I wish it were! It’s a cool trilogy too as each song is composed by a different member of the team. So although the ideas behind them coincide, it’s almost like a different perception to the story throughout each song.

[@gt1man931]

That is really an oversimplification and pretty naive. There is a long standing debate about the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but the fact is those happened because Japan attacked the U.S. and sided with the axis powers. Maybe they should not have done that, but we also know they got unlucky and missed the carriers at Pearl, or they would have destroyed the U.S. to the finish and last bayoneted infant if at all possible because that culture in that era saw everyone else as lower than human. I'm not sure how being attacked and forced to finally enter WWII puts the U.S. in the wrong. They only chose peace because they had no option. Japan now and Japan then are different, of course, thankfully. If only the Japanese education system taught what actually happened* these songs might be different. *Germany did it right and did not shirk what happened. Japan leaves out Manchuria and what happened in Korea, the Philippines, etc etc etc. Maybe because it is horrific to admit, but that is a fact. Most Japanese have no idea what factually went on unless they end up in higher education and study world history.

[@MrUndeadNinja]

@ Firstly, I don’t need a history lesson based off of an artistic output. Secondly, there is zero history context in these songs other than talking about the events happening so your rant was unnecessary and honestly pointless. Not sure why you felt the need to post this when I’m just explaining the thought process/“inspiration” so to speak behind these 3 songs

[@dubiousjester475]

first time catching this band and I love them. Is the drummer not the most polite looking drummer ever

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

She is! Haha

[@bigg2988]

This is one of their less reacted-to songs, since it was originally on an EP and not a full album. On the other hand, the band has been consistently playing it Live as it has that great ear-worm chorus based on a known Classical tune (by Rachmaninoff, I think), and a sing-along section added at the end to cap off shows. I find "Under the Red Sky" steadily moving up my well-populated favorite songs list from LOVEBITES. And their energy Live just gives me a wide grin (sometimes through happy tears) every time. I think, with the winter Holidays approaching, the time is high for a couple of those heart-warming, tear-jerking songs from these incredible Japanese artists, like "Edge of the World" (their Progressive mini-epic), or especially "Frozen Serenade" ("wintry" and elegiac on top of a groove like you have not heard from them yet, and it is what one could call the "total art"; got to experience it).

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Hmm Frozen serenade coming soon

[@CrYou575]

The Adagio from Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony. It's probably also recognisable to many, as Eric Carmen used it as a theme in his 1976 hit 'Never Gonna Fall In Love Again'.

[@bigg2988]

@@CrYou575 Ha, so I must have heard the Carmen version of it in passing as a child, because the song's main chorus gave me that "can't pinpoint where I know this from" deja-vu vibe! :)) Of course, I have heard the Rachmaninoff 2, but in Classical guise the themes are brought out more subtly, and I did not connect the dots at once. Thank you for sharing!

[@stornowayscotland]

There she is my beautiful queen thanks for the upload looking so beautiful as always ❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks

[@guyrowan4400]

😊 kids are awesome , let the children be children, crying or laughing .. their beautiful and it makes your channel more “ real “ 😊😊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Its a one take channel hehe as real as it gets

[@toddmueller8948]

Never apologize for the kiddos.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I'll try to remember that!

[@gatograto]

The bassist was Miho and it was her last concert with Lovebites. I guess Asami meant "in my bottom of my heart" by pounding on her chest.

[@bigg2988]

It is one gesture that Asami resorts to a lot in the most intense and/or emotional moments of their songs. Could well be what you said, still very comprehensible to anyone, independent of the exact wording.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Or sing from the heart maybe

[@gatograto]

@@Abigirl_Reacts May be, she was saying that "You guys are in my heart" or "Our souls are united".

[@MrEd-qg8td]

this was from 2021. It was Miho on the Bass. Starting in October 2022 Fami was the Bassist. Just a minor correction Abigirl.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ahhh darn it. Thanks for the correction!

[@pappapata]

👌🔥🐺🔥🐺🔥🐺🔥🐺🔥🐺🔥❣ Maby my favourite track with them👌🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@drowranger8433]

Lovebites🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Fami joined October of 2022 so this has Miho on bass.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Dang it, I keep getting it wrong haha

[@reddnizz2231]

​@@Abigirl_ReactsMiho - Godmother of LOVEBITES.. together with Haruna.. they found Midori.. Miyako and Asami... both of them are in the same band before - Destrose... Actually.. thanks to her and Haruna.. without their vision.. passion and hardworking... we will never had LOVEBITES today... 🤘🤘🐺🐺🤘🤘

[@赤井臣也]

Thank you for your great reaction. At that time、due to the coronavirus、the audience was only allowed to applaud. The audience wanted to express their gratitude for LOVEBITES’s amazing performance. We clapped until our hands hurt. The venue was filled with a warm atmosphere、that was hard to believe for a heavy metal concert.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That makes a lot of sense actually, thanks!

[@guyrowan4400]

😊great band , love their sound 😊 perfect reaction 👏👏😊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you so much!!

[@worldsedge4991]

My guess as to what Asami was telling the crowd was something to the effect of, “Get ready. It’s time for you to sing as we practiced just before.”

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Maybe! I can see that

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

There's a stubborn bit of bullshit going around about this song and a couple of others. Some people say that "The Apocalypse," "Above the Black Sea," and this song are part of a trilogy. It doesn't REALLY matter in the grand scheme of things, but those people are objectively wrong. "Above the Black Sea" is a great song and is about WWII, but it's about the various Japanese military units that, uh, were not expected to come back, shall we say. Asami said that when she wrote the lyrics, she didn't have a specific story in mind. That said, it's otherwise unrelated to the other two songs. Asami has said "The Apocalypse" is part one and "Under the Red Sky" is part two and both are about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, something I have a lot of interest in. Moreover, they're the only two songs in the band's catalog where Midori plays a slide. Totally not a trilogy, and it's so weird that the fanbase is so pedantic about every other aspect of the band but is okay with that lie being spread around.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Again, the music was good.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for watching ^_^

[@Tony-g8h2i]

She was saying sing with your heart!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That's makes sense!

[@christiancouvidou4777]

IN THE BEGINNING Best of 2017-2021 - (124min14s) Deluxe Edition 2 CD + 2 CD Instrumental + Blu-ray 10 Music Videos Full Hi-Definition Nameless Warrior - Glory To The World - Winds Of Transylvania - Golden Destination - Thunder Vengeance - Holy War - Raise Some Hell - When Destinies Align - Swan Song -Rising - M.D.O. - We The United - Empty Daydream - The Crusade - Break The Wall - *Under The Red Sky* - The Hammer Of Wrath - Shadowmaker - Scream For Me - Don't Bite The Dust - Edge Of The World - Bravehearted Best of 2-4CD : Most of remastered songs have improved Dynamic Range. The highest gain is for Empty Daydream BATTLE AGAINST DAMNATION - Mini Album 2018 - (21min11s) The Crusade - Break The Wall - Above The Black Sea - *Under The Red Sky*

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the info ^_^

[@VRsMagic]

🤟🏻🔥LovebitesPerfectMetalBand🔥🤘🏻

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@pinoypower69]

❤️LOVEBITESRULES❤️

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@黒い扇子]

2021年… この時はまだ、観客が声を出す事を禁じられていました。 だからあれは、《心の中で一緒に歌って下さい》という意味だと思います。

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That makes sense actually

[@christopherrmcarter1809]

That was Miho on base. Fami took over whe she left.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Got it!

[@jc8453]

LOVEBITES / Edge of the World [Official Live Video from "Memorial For The Warrior Souls kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIKul2t6rsSWnqM

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

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

[@bigg2988]

@@Abigirl_Reacts It has two filmed versions (maybe more that I have not seen, as the band is very prolific with Live releases?): one from, I think, the same concert you reacted to here, in 2021 (with Miho), and the recent one with Fami, which is recommended by jc. I can't say which is better, except for stage setting and whether you prefer either of the bass players; other than that both are through the roof, and as far as many of us would be concerned, you can react to both! :)))

[@pontiacfan76]

Swan Song with Chopin intro.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I did this one, it was great!

[@matoray]

So next ...could be Frozen serenade

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Noted!

[@blackowl83]

My #2 fav song by lovebites..🔥🤘🐺

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

What's #1?

[@blackowl83]

@Abigirl_Reacts my #1 is Shadomaker

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ooh awesome! Added, ty

[@blackowl83]

@@Abigirl_Reacts tq..can't wait to see

[@turkeymarts]

Lovebites Original Bassist Miho (2016~2021) New Bassist Fami (2022~)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh OK thanks!

[@Ak-us6qg]

I recommend it. It's a associated song. Above the Black Sea (Blitz Akasaka)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bianca2817]

🤘🤗🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@donbrashsux]

LBE is 🔥🔥

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@swissystan]

It’s not Fami on this one, it is Miho 😊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

dang it.

[@kristiansavov6528]

🤘🐺💯💥

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

^_^/

[@swissystan]

It’s like a 6 min Midori solo….

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Haha yea kinda!

[@emilkostov6271]

No this is Miho on the bass

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Right!

[@randystewardson8087]

My take it was a sing with us gesture by Asami??

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I can see that!

[@obud3777]

This is Miho Rosana on bass, not Fami! 🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oops! 🤘😊🤘

[@jairoalonsomarulanda3868]

🤘🐺🔥

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🤘😊🤘

[@GLubino222]

the song that introduced them to me and made my life better kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonLkKiDgp5noLc

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@brentkelsay3439]

You've been checking out the awesome band Lovebites, now try Band-Maid, friends and collaborators with The Warning! Check out HATE with an amazing guitar and bass solo guaranteed to make the hair stand up on BOTH arms!🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Bandmaid coming soon!

[@hedoban_nord]

I've really tried to get into Lovebites but their music is just not for me, unfortunately.

[@declanodonohoe9589]

Life would be really boring if everyone liked the same bands ! Never mind though there are many of us who think Lovebites are the best band around at the moment (including this metal veteran!).

[@JoshTheSlayerofLies]

All good my friend, Take care! 🍻

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Not every single person is going to like Lovebites and that's OK! You gave them a shot or two and that's what matters. Thank you for watching! ^_^

[@c.k.5020]

I feel you. I've tried BM many times and gave up.