I'VE BEEN BITTEN!! First Reaction Lovebites - Paranoia and Dystopia Symphony!

[@mmcpa]

First of all, thank you so much for doing this double shot, two songs where each don't get enough traction n the reactor world. I'm guessing because it's Lovebites, most want to see them live or in a music video. I'm glad you "took the chance" doing these in the same breath. I consider these two songs. compositional masterpieces. They are both complex arrangements, both with a huge stage feeling, and played with great speed. Add to that on this EP Winds of Transylvania (controlled chaos), three songs that are just so full of life. Miyako's keyboards on Dystopia Symphony are awesome, and the song is so reminiscent of Trans Siberian Orchestra, just faster and better. Paranoia has a slightly darker feel to it. Both to me are awesome displays of pure talent, not like their other songs don't display the same.

[@Cheezyxyz]

I love the darker feel they add to Paranoia. Btw, thanks for requesting these 2 absolute masterpieces!!

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Lovebites is the best compliment I can give! great songs.

[@ralphboyer2538]

Miyako wrote "Dystopia Symphony" as a tribute to Beethoven. She even wrote it in the form of one of Beethoven's sonatas - with an opening, 3 movements, and a coda (ending). In the first and third movements she used elements from the third movement of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" (almost note for note). In the third movement of "Moonlight Sonata," Beethoven was expressing his rage about losing his hearing. She could have used elements from the first movement (which everyone knows and loves), but instead used the third movement (much lesser known than the first movement) because she wanted the rage, not the melancholy that was expressed in the first movement. Beethoven often used very dissonant second movements, and the guitar solos (Miyako's second movement) were some of most dissonant music that I've ever heard Lovebites play. And that coda (ending) would fit with any piece of classical music. "Dystopia Symphony" could only be written by someone with a thorough understanding of Beethoven's music, and someone with an exceptional grasp of music theory. Miyako obviously has both. I hope that someday I can see this performed live.

[@hiawatha.g]

Wonderful comment, getting into Miyako's process and her influences. The great metal composers have had classical training, and she is right there at the summit.

[@davymac7196]

that's interesting to know, thanks man!!! yo tambien espero verlas en vivo un dia.

[@alekhidell]

You seem to be experiencing the same journey I had two years ago almost exactly. I came across Lovebites, they became my favourite band in literally 30 seconds, and in that 30 seconds I distinctly remember thinking “what musicians, what a vocalist, what an absolutely melodic sound. I want everything this band has ever produced and I must see them live…I don’t care where”. I’m not making this up, that’s literally what happened. Being in my 60’s I knew the type of music I liked and this was it, being performed as well as I’d ever heard it played back in the day. The whole back catalogue was amassed, at great expense because I had to get it all from Japan. It was then I discovered that they had never once fallen below the standard of the first song I heard. This EP came out not long after. I pre-ordered it (from Japan) and like you just did, sat with my cans on and listened in awe. I am not wealthy. In fact by many standards I’d class myself as low income. But when Lovebites announced the two dates in Tokyo next March, it was only a matter of “will I be able to get a ticket?l. Well, I’m in the Japanese fan club (naturally) and entered the lottery for tickets, with front row standing as first preference. That was no mean feat. Although web browsers translate the fan club pages to English pretty well, these particular pages didn’t translate. That, I suspect, was a deliberate act. The fan club is, after all, primarily dedicated to their Japanese fans. There is no worldwide equivalent yet. They don’t exclude anyone, but they expressly cater for people within Japan. I have zero problem with that. Anyway, it took a whole afternoon navigating pages using cut and paste translations, but I managed to successfully apply. And yesterday I had my answer. I have a ticket for the first performance of Lovebites 2.0 with Fami on bass, in their home city. I live in the U.K. it’s going to cost more money than common sense tells me someone in my position should spend. But I don’t care. The flights are already booked. And with the new album coming out next February, I have a feeling that Paranoia and Dystopia Symphony stand a good chance of being on the set list…or at least one of them. And I’ve felt for quite some time that now Miho has left, I think there will be a shift in gear in terms of composition and speed. They laid down the album very quickly, with Fami, so I reckon I’ll here more than one track from it. There you go. My Lovebites fantasy is being realised and I honestly cannot wait. Great reaction btw!

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thank you Alek!

[@dymyavalor6135]

Congratulations, I am very happy for you. I think this is the case when can say: "fairy tales are maddening because they sometimes come true.":) How good that it happened namely to you. I hope to read the continuation of your story about this amazing story.

[@richardcottrell2787]

4 thoughts for Lovebites 1. If they ever do these 2 songs live they need a orchestra backing them up instead of a backing pre-recorded track to present them properly. 2. All videos and live performances should have lyrics scrolled with Asami's great vocals 3. Unique idea? Along with any video showing the group, separate videos available for each member during the entire performance. Each member deserves it. IMO 4. When they do their American/world tour do them as well produced as their live ones in Japan even if it means fewer performances. Quality over quantity! What do you think?

[@christopherturner6989]

You lucky old so and so, I'm so envious. 😊🤘🤘🐺🐺👍

[@christopherturner6989]

@richardcottrell2787 couldn't agree more my old mate🤘🤘👍👍👍

[@pablomg9742]

Please LOVEBITES.... Heavenly bless....lay me in peace with this melody.....................

[@bigEratt]

Lovebites and Nemophila are my favorite bands (for different reasons) such amazing musicians/artists !

[@mattstephens1765]

Quick comment, keep putting these non video reactions out these " hidden gems" show how amazing these composers truly are, lovebites are no rabbit hole to fall into but a gold mine, keep safe from NZ

[@arthurart99]

Dystopia symphony is my favorite song in this EP.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

pretty sure they played Dystopia Symphony at least once when Ride Of Vengeance tour. I'm guessing at Namba Hatch, Osaka, Japan.

[@nanoscorner6976]

It was for the Ride for Vengeance Tour (Heavy Metal Never Dies), but it was not performed on the day they recorded and filmed the show.

[@skoob-kq7ms]

Quite right it was eighth in the set list between 'Winds ol Transylvania' and 'The Unbroken'.They performed 19 songs at the concert and two encores.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

Oh yeah Ride Of Vengeance tour.. my bad. Sadly no filming for dvd.

[@miloslecic]

Two badass songs. Well,all songs from this EP are incredible but Dystopia Symphony is something else,next level. Great reaction bro

[@indra-qw1bz]

This EP was full of BADASS track.. Guitars, vocal, bass and especially drum...absolutely kick ass !!! Need to see all of those tracks play live.. 🤘 hail lovebites

[@davidarcus5131]

Thanks for both of these! There is always something new I hear in their music with each listening. This time with Dystopia Symphony, I realized we're hearing a rarity -- namely, Miyako singing solo (!), albeit short bits as an echo to Asami in the setup to the chorus. I'm amazed at how closely identical their voices are. Before Dystopia Symphony, I've only heard Miyako harmonizing (beautifully, I might add) with Asami. It's a treat to hear her alone, and I hope we get to hear more of her in the future.

[@Phoenix-ci7ix]

Aren't they the best heavy metal band existing on planet earth now....or for that matter...the best metal/rock band existing in the 🌎. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 🐺 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Lovebites/Nemophila/Asterism are the best Metal bands on the 🌏. Band-Maid/Glim Spanky are the best rock bands on the 🌏.

[@LongStroke01]

@@kent-oveprestberg3578 You are right about that.

[@alekhidell]

There’s no band that can come close to Lovebites. And I mean that both current and historic. This is the best ensemble of musicians ever, and it just got better with the addition of Fami.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

great reaction. lovebites doing lovebites things. don´t miss "no time to hesitate", miyakos last minute composition for this EP and one of their best songs imho.

[@TheCyberMantis]

I agree!

[@FaintlyTapping]

Did you catch their brief homage to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata built into Dystopia Symphony as a transition after the end of the long solos and guitar duet just before Asami came back in with vocals? Brilliant! ❤😮❤😊

[@Celion27200]

after Midori "dystopial" solo the back guitar riffs is another piece from beethoven that is not sonata " moonlight" but sonata " pathetic" then after comes the keys with 3rd mvt of moonlight sonata again.

[@obud3777]

Next LoveBites song: Mastermind 01 🔥🤘

[@heavymetalisthelaw1227]

Mastermind 01 live kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4HYlH94oZKrpa8

[@a_un]

I enjoy all LOVEBITES songs without ranking them. But there are exceptions. Only DYSTOPIA SYMPHONY feels like it's on a higher level. I believe that this song is a masterpiece of condensing all of Miyako's talents (composer, guitarist, pianist). In response, the drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, and vocals do a great job pushing the limits of their abilities. This song currently has only the version recorded in this studio. (Since it was released in March last year, I have been unable to perform live performances due to the pandemic.) Therefore, I noticed that this sound source has different specifications from live performances. Many other LOVEBITES songs seem to have been mixed in such a way that the left and right sound sources are widely expanded and the sounds of Miyako and Midori are clearly defined (especially in the case of live recordings). However, in this version, all the sound sources are centered and all the sounds sound like they are rushing in from the front. This seems to work fine. If this song is performed live, I would like to enjoy comparing it with the sound at that time. This DYSTOPIA SYMPHONY is also characterized by the inclusion of classical music. Miyako's sense is expressed. For example, you will notice that the sound you hear from the keyboard immediately after the song starts is the melody of the third movement of Beethoven's piano sonata "Moonlight". In addition, the melody of Beethoven's piano sonata "Pathétique" is also included. Anyway, I was astonished when I heard DYSTOPIA SYMPHONY. It was the realization that Miyako's musical talent was far more enormous than I had ever imagined. ------------ from Nippon *It is a sentence using Google translation. I hope I conveyed my intentions correctly.

[@Cheezyxyz]

😎🧀🤘

[@TheCyberMantis]

Every time I listen to DYSTOPIA, I hear Symphony X with Gene Hoglan doing the drumming. Yeah... it's on another level!

[@andymitchell914]

You should check out the two covers that they do from both Judas Priest and Helloween, "painkiller" and "eagle fly free" but I'm really glad you did these two songs as well, Haruna is the Queen of the drums! 🤘🔥🤘

[@santi141414]

For me, Paranoia is a really good song but Dystopia Symphony is a real masterpiece. Great reaction bro 🔥🤘

[@Cheezyxyz]

100%

[@Hamish_Whitehaven]

Dystopia would not have the same greatness without the vocal parts it all fits together and complete it

[@poilagratté]

Thank you for making these two absolutely gigantic titles. No need for a video to appreciate these two masterpieces

[@Cheezyxyz]

100%

[@kielanuar213]

Both songs got more complex. Yes, wondering how the 'live' is gonna be. Nice reaction friend👍👍🤘🤘

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thank you Kiel!

[@UltraHD.7]

I absolutely love "Paranoia", top 5 Lovebites song for me. It's fast, it's heavy, it's brutal, but yet so melodic in the chorus. Great vocals from Asami. Just brilliant.

[@Cheezyxyz]

I love how melodic these ladies are!

[@joelb4530]

Nice to see some 'lesser reacted-to' pieces! I think this EP was their last material prior to the hiatus.. the EP was kind of an ode to mankinds ability to endure . "Music created in such darkness has managed to become full of feelings of salvation and light". Yeah, Dystopia Symphony is a masterpiece composition for me, and would make an awesome instrumental. The new album will have an instrumental version too so I'm hoping that there may be tracks of a similar vein to this. Invicta magazine said something really cool about Paranoia: full of individual character as well as top notch technique, proving that guitar heroes aren't dead, they're heroines now 💪🤘❤

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

🤘😎🤘 btw the tiny cymbal comment. Pau actually has hers in the same spot. You can see it on the Animosity live video 😁

[@marks5451]

Wow, we don't often get reactions to these 2. Thanks for doing them. They are like a fusion of prog rock, metal and classical. Does anyone else get a hint of Jim Steinman with those piano parts in Dystopia Symphony? 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thanks Mark, this was a Patreon Request. I'm so glad they told me about this pair of songs!

[@danw6048]

In my opinion, the full title of this song should be Dystopia Symphony - Miyako Unleashed. This song is, hands down, another Miyako compositional masterpiece. It also might be a hint of things to come from Lovebites.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

I prefer their heavier thrash music over this, so I hope this is not a hint of things to come from Lovebites. I do like it but I don't want them to completely neglect their heavier side.

[@danw6048]

@@ChadTheDragonLord I don't believe that Lovebites will abandon their heavier side at all. Just expand their sound a bit. We will know more in a few days. My gut feeling is that the song Judgment Day will be very much on the heavy side.

[@waterwalker9600]

This is why they are #1 9:29 To my ear, the first one is a China, then she moves to Stacked Splash cymbals 🤘🐺🤘

[@Cheezyxyz]

You're right 🤘

[@salsaucedo]

Glory, glory to the World hits more into the progressive metal all 4 songs are freaking amazing with the addition of Winds of Transylvania. Paranoia collaborated by Mao and Asami and Dystopia Symphony is composed by Miyako with Asami on the lyrics. Unfortunately, there are no videos or live segments 3 songs from this EP you gotta check out No time to Hesitate. The only songs that they did on the Ride for Vengeance tour were Glory to the World and Winds of Transylvania. No time to hesitate, Paranoia, and Dystopia Symphony remind me and I hear vibes of Dream Theater.

[@GrayFox14]

When I first heard "Dystopia Symphony" this song hooked me so much that I listened to it 4 or 5 times in a row! After "Dystopia Symphony" I decided not to listen to music anymore that day. This song blew my mind!

[@LongStroke01]

I get Dream Theater vibes many times listening to the Lovebites catalogue. Dream Theater is the only band that I know of with this much talent, only Lovebites (thanks Miyako) takes it to another level.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Definitely getting Dream Theater and some Kamelot vibes.

[@salsaucedo]

@@GrayFox14 oh buddy now your talking my language, it’s a monster of a song it literally hits from every angle

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@LongStroke01 Symphony X. I get Symphony X vibes from DS. Especially the solo section. I see Miyako following in the footsteps of Michael Romeo. Romeo is the grand wizard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJioi5p8Z7NompY

[@old.chatterhand2000]

Das war einfach irre!!! Seit 40 Jahren warte ich auf so eine geile schräge Musik. Hunderte von männlichen Musikern haben nicht wirklich hingekriegt, was fünf japanische Frauen jetzt liefern.

[@RandomDude3047]

Being that you enjoy Lovebites, I would highly recommend you check out a female-fronted Canadian power metal band called Unleash the Archers and react to their song "Awakening". If you haven't heard of them, maybe something to check out either by reaction or just on your own time. I'm damn near certain you'll like them, I sure do 😁

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Paranoia lyrics: 'Your mind is all poisoned' they said They tie up my hands and feet 'There's nothing to be scare' they said I cannot speak 'cause of the side effect 'Relax and go to sleep' they say The white coats are peeking down 'Let's perform the exorcism' 'I know who I am, yes' I said But I have been thrown away 'Get me out of here now' I said But they won't listen to what I'm saying 'What do you want from me' I said They have such a creepy smile Flourescent lights go on and off Lights penetrate straight to my eyes Sharp needle pointing to me Getting so sick of all the mess, no salvation Here we come, beautiful world Dancing in the night and day, lit under the moonlight And here we come, crazy numb world Slowly I'm sinking down and falling to heaven SOLO: miyako / midori / both Angel or a demon Good or bloody evil Pleasure or a pain Responsive impulses Breakdown or a cure A hatred or a love A chaos or silent peace Confusion-disorder 'Your mind is all poisoned' they said They tie up my hands and feet 'There's nothing to be scared' they said I cannot speak 'cause of the side effect 'Relax and go to sleep' they said The white coats are peeking down 'Let's perform the exorcism' Light penetrate straight to my eyes Sharp needle pointing to me Getting so sick of all the mess, no salvation Here we come, beautiful world Dancing in night and day, lit under the moonlight And here we come, crazy numb world Slowly I'm sinking down and falling to heaven ----- lyrics: asami music: asami & Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)

[@nanoscorner6976]

I was listening Dystopia Symphony for the first time and just couldnt contain my excitement to see a live performance of it, my disappointment when they didnt perform it for Heavy Metal Never Dies recording was immeasurable... Crossing my fingers it gets recorded next time, hopefully im not setting myself up for disappointment again... What a masterpiece of a song!

[@shazariahl]

Same. It's a true masterpiece.

[@Cheezyxyz]

*Bonus Track Please*

[@LongStroke01]

Now do Mastermind 01 please

[@heavymetalisthelaw1227]

Mastermind 01 live kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4HYlH94oZKrpa8

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Listen to their song No Time To Hesitate... Next all Japanese female Metal Bands HANABIE - songs MV We Love Sweets, NEET GAME.. ASTERISM(female guitarist) - songs Dawn, Rising Moon, Blaze, Church, watch her solo's and 7string bass solo's.. TRIDENT-JAPAN - songs Voltage, No Regret..

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Dystopia Symphony lyrics: Like it's an end of world Making me fall apart Pushing me to the edge of the darkness Taking my breath away, and now it taking away my emotion Why was I the one He chosen Hear me cry when I'm running away from the storm It's almost right behind me The shade of moon above, wandering high in sky Following everywhere in a silence The shower of the light melting into the sleeping deep night Lost in maze, it's all I hear now Echo in my mind from far away Wish to hold it in my heart to feel the love Sadness, madness, edginess, and sense of loss Breaking through tragedy, somewhere There is much more to see beyond I stand to face bravely God, Heavenly light Shining in deep beneath Bringing a life to crystal bloom Heavenly bless Lay me in peace with this melody SOLO: midori / miyako / both Like it's an end of world Making me fall apart Pushing me to the edge of the darkness Taking my breath away, and now it taking away my emotion Why was I the one He chosen Hear me cry when I'm running away from the storm It's almost right behind me Sadness, madness, edginess, and sense of loss Breaking through tragedy, somewhere There is much more to see beyond I stand to face bravely God, Heavenly light Shining in deep beneath Bringing a life to crystal bloom Heavenly bless Lay me in peace with this melody Heavenly light Shining in deep beneath Bringing a life to crystal bloom Heavenly bless Lay me in peace with this melody ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) & Mao

[@Captain_Kirk116]

These are 2 of the very few songs from them that I hadn't heard yet as well cuz I usually prefer to watch them perform since they are so great live, but as always with Lovebites, they can do no wrong. Both of these songs were fantastic but I think I slightly prefer Dystopia Symphony.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thank you for sharing this moment with me then :)

[@warfossil]

Waring shot, Mastermind, and The Unbroken are some solid songs you should react to.

[@marcoskazu_]

🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@faintsmile88]

🐺🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MaartenT]

I am not a drummer and have no clue if that's what she is actually hitting, but I have watched enough youtube drum channels to be relatively sure the smaller cymbals (that are not just a bell) on a drumkit are called "splash cymbals". A lot of drummers have them right in front of them on the drumkit.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Splash! That's the word I couldn't remember. Thank you so much lol. Yes, she is hitting the splash on the accents. 🤘🤘🤘

[@mattstephens1765]

One more comment, Thanks that Miho picked Hurana as her drummer, holy crap IMO this band would be so different without her

[@steveherman6909]

I know you have Patreon requests lined up, as well as some other material from bands like Ledger, but I just would like to mention one other name for future consideration. Your headfirst dive into Japanese metal with great representation in the form of Lovebites, Band Maid, Babymetal and recently Nemophila, there is another all female act called Gacharic Spin that I think you will enjoy as well. Whether you want to include them on our reaction channel here, or just get a taste on your own is up to you. Just tossing the name out there if you've not heard of them.

[@Cheezyxyz]

🤘 I appreciate you Steve! I'll check them out 😎🧀

[@GrayFox14]

Thanks for the reaction! Unfortunately "Dystopia Symphony", "Paranoia" and "No Time to Hesitate" (EP "Glory, Glory, to the World") rarely check reactors. Although these songs deserve the same attention as other LOVEBITES songs. In my (perhaps subjective) opinion, "Dystopia Symphony" is Miyako's best song as a composer (to date). Given that Miyako doesn't have bad songs.

[@Cheezyxyz]

🤘

[@ismaelvrolijk7063]

Please react to Octopus by Sportdad from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🙏

[@Patrick_H.]

Another banger of a Reaction Cheezy. Today you discovered a couple of the most Progressive Metal songs I've ever heard - and they were still a relatively 'young' band at the time. I can't imagine the music we are going to get from these young women in the next few years. Since you like to do 2-fers, I would suggest doing the final two songs of the soon-to-be Legendary Five of a Kind DVD, Edge of the World kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vNqYCgd9Sjbdk , and the show closer (and Lovebites Anthem) We the United kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6PEfqmJlpuEipY 🤘🐺🤘

[@Cheezyxyz]

😎🧀🤘