Band Teacher Reaction/Analysis of Lovebites' We Are The Resurrection

[@bobcieslinski]

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[@marting.h.9417]

Lovebites is the resurrection of heavy metal.

[@McSecular]

They are BOTH lead guitars. HOLY COW!

[@obud3777]

Yes, both lead guitar, but Miyako is also the keyboardist!

[@neocountry6724]

plus both of them plays piano too! 😅😊

[@donbrashsux]

Haruna 😮😮 💪💪always amazes me .. that lady is soo talented

[@guygourley2411]

Nice reaction, fun to see you head bobbing more these days! I also liked how you pick up on Fami’s bass, she was hammering all through the song. It’s an interesting song but I thought the melody was great. As usual, even in a live performance they are so in sync, with Haruna just enjoying life at a lightning pace. Miyako is known for being more melodic, while Midori likes to be more ‘creative’. You should try Epilogue by them, another side of their musical abilities, from acoustic to piano to melodic guitar. Got your interest? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6rRn4t6m6qhpLssi=IiIdWxTJ1UVnUHNq

[@bobcieslinski]

Yeah this one got me moving for sure. Great performances. They are just so incredible. That one does make me interested. I out it on the list. Thanks.

[@かめせんにん-c9k]

Midori: edgy, fast, harmonics, utilizing arming more often. Miyako: melodic, bluesy, classical, tapping

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

The reverse is now true too :)

[@rainerzufall42]

@@HowardGraves-e4k Yeah, in 2024, they've changed to a not so strict work share between those two. That gives them more flexibility!

[@CrumblexEloi]

2:24 that mischievous smile of Asami....

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - We Are the Resurrection lyrics: Blowing storms, Rising shadows Thunder roars, Appearing once more No one knows, Trouble and struggles What we've been through, Where does justice go? With the soul burning endless inside me We will hold all the promise we made Staring in silence Feeling the weakness Creeping up on me Building up walls but this is my way All the pain Will make you stronger The answer is all inside of me Through the dark, what we have all been waiting And the land that is laying beyond determination Reflower of roses The beginning of your stage Leave all of the deep sorrow and starting this new journey This beautiful melody will purify everything Free yourself, strong and bravely Believe in the way you are SOLOS: midori / miyako / both Blowing storms Rising shadows Thunder roars Appearing once more No one knows Troubles and struggles What we've been through Where does justice go? With the soul burning endless inside me We will hold all the promise we made Staring in silence Reflower of roses The beginning of your stage Leave all of the deep sorrow and starting this new journey This beautiful melody will purify everything Free yourself, strong and bravely Believe in the way you are ----- lyrics: asami music: midori, asami & Mao arrangement: Mao & LOVEBITES album: Judgement Day 02/22/2023 ------

[@rodhamm8484]

Excellent analysis again Bob, LOVEBITES is my favorite band and this is one of my favorite performances from them. Miyako is known as the more melodic guitarist, but Midori is more than capable of playing that way too. They kind of have a separation in their focus which is intentional, Midori does more of the crazy shredding, Miyako more melodic, I like the way they have these differences to make them compliment each other and make a dual lead guitar much more dynamic and one can tell without looking who is playing solos, these ladies are my favorite guitarists. 🤘🐺🤘

[@bobcieslinski]

I love it when they both solo and then soli to finish it.

[@ljupcotanushoski2154]

Thanks Bob. what a great reaction. They released new song few days ago, from the new EP (with 5 songs). It should be released on August, 28. The song is "Unchained" You should check it out.

[@bobcieslinski]

Oh I will be. Thanks

[@johndreessen7335]

Good reaction of my favorite band. Great live. The all are smiling a lot more since Fami joined the band. She certainly brought the fun back in Lovebites. Had sadly no opportunity to see them live in their tour in Europe. You have to watch their new song “Unchained“ Thanks for this reaction.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey John! Thanks for being a member! I love these ladies and Fami with that awesome smile has really made them so awesome. She fits right in. They have a few new ones and I’m trying to get to them as soon as I can. Thanks!

[@tonygriffin_]

Band composition discussion: "Let's start with a bit of anthemic Queen guitar...then add some Iron Maiden Metal...and a touch of Ace of Spades..and some Herman Li whammy bar...OK, that's the first 20 seconds covered, let's do Lovebites for the rest". Brilliant. Utterly brilliant. Best Metal anywhere right now.

[@bobcieslinski]

Great breakdown Tony!

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

You got it. They are musical chefs who carefully add ingredients and then stir, sometimes violently, sometimes gently.....and then they add a pinch of this or a pinch of that to create song food for us.

[@tonygriffin_]

@@HowardGraves-e4k I was a chef for many years so maybe that helped me get it! 🤣

[@gatograto]

Brilliant review as always. Midori used to be quicker than miyako but Miyako has cought up recently and that was triplet.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks yeah they are both incredible.

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

Oh stop! :) :) They are both complete guitarists. The main difference, to my ears, is their tone. Midori seems partial to settings that accentuate the high and low frequencies while Miyako's tone covers the mid-range. I think that's why they sound so good when they play together.

[@gatograto]

@@HowardGraves-e4k Yes, indeed.

[@SLASH-JAPAN]

I love Midori. MIDORI's guitar technique "Dive Bomb" has been proven especially in this song❗️Midori's body movements and looks while playing the guitar are also cool❗️OF COURSE, MIDORI RELEASED A GREAT SONG IN LOVEBITES AS A COMPOSOR. MIDORI is the composer of this song✨💪🏾😎✨NEW Bassist “Fami”The performance is also intense❗️

[@rodhamm8484]

When it comes to who looks the most badass playing a guitar, Midori is it. 🎸💪💚

[@Donegal62]

I'm glad you mentioned Fami's bass in this song. Very different from anything else she has done with their new material. This blew me away the first time I heard it. Heck, every time I hear it!! 😆 Another brilliant reaction sir. I enjoy your analysis immensely. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

Her selection of notes on some of the runs are thrilling.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks so much Donegal!

[@guygourley2411]

I forgot to add in that Miyako has been the melodic player, but during and after Covid she began to work with Midori to increase her fretboard speed, so now at times it is difficult to know who is playing as they are more comparable. Midori has said she likes to be a bit more dysfunctional with her playing style. I recently read from one fan that Haruna practices to minimize her playing as she does not like wasted movements. You rarely see her with exaggerated strikes, everything is reserved and consistent. And Fami is ripping on the bass, it is nice to really hear her playing.

[@bobcieslinski]

They are truly becoming an even greater band and they were amazing before. Those solos are so much fun to watch and listen to. They both are so good.

[@One808]

Midori seems to be more economic with her movements as well. She doesn't seem to lift her fingers more or have bigger strokes than needed. I suspect that's a result of having attended a guitar school vs Miyako who's more self-taught on guitar.

[@guygourley2411]

@@One808 I actually mentioned that in a forum probably a year ago with little discussion, but I agree. I believe that is in part what was preventing Miyako from playing a bit faster, and in their early concerts Miyako made more mistakes, however those were far and few and probably only discerning people noticed them. Midori plays more on the tips of her fingers while Miyako's fretboard technique seems to be a popular one over a lot of new guitarists, which is more using the pads of her fingers, so a flatter finger technique. Not that there is anything wrong with that, just that the finger board techniques are different, and I agree it is probably due to schooling.

[@alekhidell]

One of your best LOVEBITES reactions Bob… educational for a non musician (me). My personal take is that Midori appears the more technical, Miyako has always been very expressive and it shows on her face and in her body language. I was a few feet from Midori in Milan (leaning on the stage!) and the way she holds the pick very firmly yet is so amazingly nimble blew my mind. The prelude to this clip is the opening anthem played with orchestra (electronic…Miyako, or possibly Mau) and the girls walk out on stage in single file. It’s spine tingling. Do yourself a favour. Check out the Official Website (not channel). This whole show (the upcoming release) is being broadcast on KZbin for free on Bites day (so called because 8/12 in Japanese (phonetically) is Ba it tsu. Say it quickly… “bites”. #LOVEBITES #UNCHAINED

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Alek! I appreciate the info! I’ll have to check that out. I can’t imagine what it was like to be in the audience and that close to Midori.

[@faintsmile88]

Love Lovebites 🐺🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@johnmagill7714]

Man fantastic as always. But I really loved Fami's bass work on this number a lot.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks John! This was epic!

[@chriso6719]

Memorial For the Warrior's Soul is the title of the upcoming DVD. Concert was recorded last Sep. Video is the first of 2 released so far from that. Song is track on the 2023 Judgement Day album. Asami wrote the lyrics, she Miyako and Mao co wrote the music. Midori does like the whammy bar, you have heard her use it before, with that dive bomb at the start of "Stand and Deliver (Shoot 'em Down) a prime example. Miyako will use the pedals for effects. Miyako is probably more melodic overall, but both are very capable. Miyako's band given nickname is "The Golden Touch", Midori is "Crazy Shredder". Yeah, Haruna, is a beast and just makes it look so effortless back there. Mark down August 28. That's when the entire DVD releases, and also the day the brand new EP (LOVEBITES EP II) will drop. "Rising" is the other from this show that is out, that I would say should probably be next , when you come back to them. After that, you haven't done a couple of my favorites from them yet. "Holy War" and "Thunder Vengeance", both live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020. HW is a common reactor introduction to LB song.

[@bobcieslinski]

Hey Chris! Thanks for the info! I didn’t realize the release date thanks for that. I just happen to see some new music on their channel so I thought I better check it out. I do have those others in the list. I always figure new needs to be heard now and older has more time to get to. But eventually I want to get to it. I still have those other suggestions too. Thanks.

[@chriso6719]

@@bobcieslinski Music video for brand new LOVEBITES song "Unchained" dropped this morning.

[@dregeye]

@@bobcieslinski Thanks for more LOVEBITES. I consider LOVEBITES song compositions to be 'on par' with their exceptional musicianship. "We Are The Resurrection" has Midori as primary composer of the music, with support from both Asami & Mao (not Miyako). Lyrics by Asami. To date I have not seen Miyako & Mao credited on the same song, and neither are credited with lyrics*. (*only exception is "Holy War" music by Mao and lyrics by LOVEBITES, which includes Miyako) The lyrics, often posted by whirled_peace, have credits for music, lyrics, arrangement & original-release-disc at the bottom of their post. Also of interest, LOVEBITES will be streaming "Memorial For The Warrior Souls" Blu-ray in it's entirety on August 12. One time through here on KZbin on their Official Channel. (5:AM Pacific as I recall) An 'edition' of the new 5 song "LOVEBITES EP II" can also include a RE-recording of the original "The LOVEBITES EP" 4 songs, in 'fresh' performances by the band in it's current state.

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

#LOVEBITES #UNCHAINED LOVEBITES new EP and also a live LP (DVD/Blu-ray/CD) both will be released on August 28. „LOVEBITES EP II“ will contain the recently released single „Unchained“ and four more songs and in addition a re-recording of the band’s debut „THE LOVEBITES EP“ for a limited edition. Next single „Soul defender“ will be released on August 12. „Memorial of the Warrior Souls“ is the live recording of last year‘s Tokyo concert during the Judgement Day tour. It features 7 live versions of songs from the „Judgement Day“ album including „Soldier stands solitarily“. And of course also the pre-releases „Rising“ and „We are the resurrection“, which was the opening track for this show.

[@RichZee777]

Excellent Break down - Review. I appreciate your excellent attention to the details with this band. They are certainly an incredible band.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I love them too!

[@ericsaari2901]

Love them! There's so much talent here. Can't say anything about any one of them and not feel like you're leaving out something else about what everyone else did in the song. I'd say my favorite thing in here is Asami moving through her mid tones and then suddenly switching gears and soaring with the vocals. I love that. That's not to say I don't hear Fami's bass chugging along, Midori's whammy bar sections, those solos, and Haruna. Always Haruna back there being amazing. This song does indeed end really cool too, with the riffs and the odd counts. Thanks for the reaction!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Eric! Man this was epic!!!

[@jamesgreen5431]

Notice on the descending sections Haruna drops into single time and throw in a quick flurry of kick drum. Little subtle stuff she always does. Victim of Time the whole solo is unison and the first section Haruna matches the guitars beat for beat.

[@bobcieslinski]

She’s a beast man.

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

"Victim of Time the whole solo is unison and the first section Haruna matches the guitars beat for beat." You have an excellent mind for music.

[@boyzyu]

Bob, welcome back to Lovebitess and great review & analysis as usual ! Midori mentioned in an interview that she used to focus on the more technical solos and Miyako on the more melodic ones for their older songs. However, that distinction has pretty much blurred, especially on their latest album. BTW, this LIVE performance is from their new LIVE LP "Memorial for the Warrior Souls". They dropped another track/LIVE video recently from this LIVE LP called "Rising". In addition, the band also premiered a song on their official YT channel called "Unchained" from their latest EP "Lovebites EP II". Both the new LIVE LP and EP will be released later this month on August 28.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks I always appreciate the kind words from you. Yeah I think that line has blurred too. Can’t wait for more!

[@salsaucedo]

Lovebites rules

[@theohof2204]

Wonderful, wonderful. And what a beautiful reaction again! That's what these marvelous ladies deserve. Can only hope that they have watched it too. If so, it will surely make them smile .And we all know what that means: a glimpse of paradise.

[@bradchambers2354]

can not wait until sept 12th to see these girls just shred the venue never get tired of them playing

[@tsubasaozora7655]

Wolfpack 4 ever

[@marks5451]

Good reaction. I agree Haruna is amazing, they all are. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@BryanPedersen-vd6gy]

I think Miyako has always been a shredder but she chose to mostly play the melodic solos, but since they came back from their hiatus, she’s been playing more technical solos. M&M rules.

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure. Wow!

[@WalterChong-ny6zr]

Midori💚💚💚💚💚 screaming, whistling and dive bombs guitar of Midori

[@mumar100]

Midori as well as Miyako are what ever they want to be, technical, melodic, chaotic, ..... they are just in full control of their instruments

[@bobcieslinski]

Well said!

[@1970Phoenix]

Elite musicianship on display.

[@bobcieslinski]

For sure

[@TheCyberMantis]

Wolfpack is here for LOVEBITES! 🤘🏼🐺🤘🏼

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

Thanks, Bob. You know what you're doing.

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks this was an epic song!

[@obud3777]

Miyako throwing in some Motörhead (Ace of Spades) riffs in her solo! 🎸🔥🤘

[@neocountry6724]

thank you so much. 😊

[@terror1966]

2:41 - 2:42 Miyako metalhead

[@joebarrera9741]

WHAT AN EPIC SONG

[@KINO-om9lx]

Co Co cool

[@hoges412]

Thanks Bob, nice reaction. I love this song, the opening track on the Judgement Day album. I just caught your premiere, which was at 2am here Down Under. It followed on from the premiere of Band-Maid & The Warning collab Show Them, (which is awesome btw), so I thought I'd stay awake!

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Hoges! Yeah most of amazing music right now.

[@IAmTheSomberlain666]

Great opening song ! They should have played this song live in Europe ! There is a official live video for Rising from the same show ! Great too !

[@bobcieslinski]

Nice so much good music.

[@kevinbowland4686]

Midori's dive bombs are fire. Fami's bass tone is awesome and Miyako's Motorhead's "Ace of Spades" riff is phenomenal. The more I have watched Fami she doesn't walk or run...she prances. Fit's her personality perfectly. I've always felt Miyako is more melodic. I have never seen/heard a band as tight as these ladies are.

[@bobcieslinski]

Great comments Kevin. These ladies are world class and they keep out doing themselves.

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

@@bobcieslinski Fami is a gazelle who plays bass.

[@ellema2194]

6:17Nice reaction✨👍

[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks!

[@jairoalonsomarulanda3868]

🤘🐺

[@anderslofgren8235]

I read somewhere that during the hiatus Miyako practiced her speed a lot and since then they both play fast and technical. Miyaiko has also started to move and seem more into the music. The stoic Miyako is less stoic since Fami which I kind of like 🙂

[@iansimpson7710]

Another informative reaction. I don't think I've seen a reaction to Soldier Stands solitarily. I can only advise you to hold on to your headphones when you do that one!!

[@bobcieslinski]

It’s coming Ian. It’s recorded.

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

This is BAROQUE music in modern times. Great ASAMI is in calm attitude at begin. LOVEBITES are unique!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

Almost every LOVEBITES song is an ANTHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

MIYAKO and MIDORI are twin sisters, they share, not take one from another.

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

Many did that what Halen do much much before your Halen!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christiancouvidou4777]

🤘🐺🔥👸🤘 Fami's Bass Amp upgraded from 700W to 900W🔥😈🔥

[@billozzy5760]

I'll guest that each one does work her solo separately so that they are not the same and then they work on the twin solo together.....

[@VRsMagic]

🤟🏻🔥🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🔥🤘🏻

[@stevecastiglione8901]

some bad*ss playing and singing all around...

[@n8johnson67]

I think midori is more technical. Yngwie-ish. Miyako is more bluesy. Her Gary Moore influence is noticeable

[@bowieskeeter2126]

correct me if im wrong but i dont believe evh guitars can do screeches. evh sets his floyd to only go down so he does dive bombs

[@bobcieslinski]

I’m not sure.

[@bowieskeeter2126]

@@bobcieslinski i think he places a US quarter nears his floyd so it cant be pulled up

[@christiancouvidou4777]

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[@bobcieslinski]

Thanks Christian!

[@IthaniusHernandez]

Hey should do Alice in chains

[@bobcieslinski]

What song should I do?

[@IthaniusHernandez]

Man in the box

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Haruna can outlast the Energizer Bunny! A lot of the wolf pack I feel think Midori is the more technical and Miyako the more melodic. I feel that Midori is a bit better at shredding and Miyako a bit better at making her guitar sing with emotion but both are capable doing both with the best of them.

[@bobcieslinski]

I always felt that way too but listening to this one makes me rethink that.

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

Which is better? Air, or water?

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

@@HowardGraves-e4k Both when they are together!

[@GoodBoy-cw2fg]

Are you Jeff Goldbum's and Mr. Clean's long lost child

[@bobcieslinski]

Why yes how did you know?😂actually Jeff Goldblum is from where I live. No relation though. 😂

[@GoodBoy-cw2fg]

😂

[@oldguykeith9439]

The beginning of Miyakos solo has a little Ace of Spades vibe

[@dixiefletcher1539]

Nope not for me. The vocalist is not my cup of tea. The instrumentals aren’t for me. Just sayin.

[@HowardGraves-e4k]

No problem. If a band was loved by every single human being, there really wouldn't be a huge demand for any other bands.

[@ljupcotanushoski2154]

Thanks Bob. what a great reaction. They released new song few days ago, from the new EP (with 5 songs). It should be released on August, 28. The song is "Unchained" You should check it out.

[@bobcieslinski]

I will thanks