LOVEBITES: Swan Song (1st Time Hearing) Reaction

Now, this is talent.................
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[@johnpaul4784]

I am 70 years old and I can say without fear and without devaluing all the other groups, that these 5 young women form the biggest metal group that I have heard in ALL of my life !

[@TheThamesmen]

It is great that we can keep discovering new music we love

[@mmcpa]

I'm 62 and I concur wholeheartedly. And like you said, it takes nothing away from all the greats I've loved in the past 50+ years.

[@IdiotPosterBoy]

@@mmcpa well said. It's not a competition. Music is a co-operative effort in the grand scale.

[@lateagain9289]

Being a lifelong metalhead would never have thought a band that dress in white, wear heels and have the word love in their title, would become one of my favourite bands. Lovebites are breathtakingly good

[@TheThamesmen]

Funny how these things work out!

[@tsubasaozora7655]

haha, same as me. Next month ill get a tattoo of them...after Tool, my second Band on my Body :)

[@kellerfrederic1]

Lovebites is the most beautifull heavy metal music

[@TheThamesmen]

They certainly have something!

[@ricdale7813]

Miyako is on a Completely different level musically than 99% of the rest of the world. She plays guitar like any Guitar God you can name and then follows it up with Concert Pianist level Keyboard work. Then take into account she writes most of the melodic lines we hear in Lovebites and Yes she is one in a Billion quite Honestly.

[@TheThamesmen]

It is amazing how talented some people can be

[@TheCyberMantis]

Princess Miyako is gifted. To the wolfpack, she is a blessing.

[@alekhidell]

And now you understand what the fuss is all about. Every live performance of Lovebites you see will be this level. They do “excellent”, nothing less. Great Reaction.

[@TheThamesmen]

They do have a crazy talent. Thanks for being here

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Wow, this band is freaking phenomenal. Individually every part of this song is supreme, but when you put it all together they created a masterpiece of music from piano to guitar to vocals, back to guitar, and ending it on piano. Beautiful song.

[@TheThamesmen]

It is one hell of a piece. Great to have seen the whole thing

[@lastinthequeue9586]

What a bloody band! These beautiful lasses have made me fall in love with metal again.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hopefully more from them soon.

[@brandydynamite5877]

Beautiful song, beautiful drummer...HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! 🤘🐺🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

She was amazing. Completely effortless

[@TheCyberMantis]

The one and only..... princess HARUNA !!!

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

I respectfully call her "Ms. Metronome". She is a one-off, head and shoulders above many others drummers I experienced in decades. Maybe even better than Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden).

[@brandydynamite5877]

@@jawosammadennhier7062 👍😁👍

[@barefootbaron1748]

Discovered Lovebites about 4 months ago, been trying to resource as much of their back catalogue as possible ever since. Love their music.

[@TheThamesmen]

Excellent challenge!

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Welcome to the wolfpack. I discovered them a mere four months before you and quickly gobbled up everything they offered. They are now my favorite band after Iron Maiden but if they keep this up for 5 more years they could easily take the number one spot in my heart.

[@barefootbaron1748]

@@ChadTheDragonLord Thank u. Iron Maiden are metal royalty 🤘. Three bands I truly love are Megadeth, Lovebites and Unlucky Morpheus. In such a short space of time, I'm just gobsmacked by Lovebites's musicianship.

[@davidornberg]

Hope this one is coming in the metal songs hall of fame!

[@TheThamesmen]

Perfect. I would like to see that Hall of Fame

[@55tallanh]

As another reactor put it, "We should all feel grateful that we live in the time of Miyako."

[@faintsmile88]

Can't think of a band I'm enjoying more than Lovebites...breathtakingly good

[@TheThamesmen]

Brings more than a faint smile! ( see what I did there?)

[@faintsmile88]

@@TheThamesmen Absolutely 🤘

[@TheCyberMantis]

Me too. Lovebites is my favorite.

[@dieterhavekeuser7819]

Absolute Weltklasse !!!!! Die Besten der Besten !!!!!!!!!!

[@hiawatha.g]

Well, FINALLY, back to Lovebites! Re. Swan Song (forgive me if some of this is already second nature to you): Chopin 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 greatest classical composers of all time. Miyako, who composes a lot of Lovebites’ music, is a professional-level concert pianist, and was originally going to make classical music her career. When she was 18, she picked up a guitar, and is now one of the best metal guitarists in the world. She particularly likes the Romantic Era classical composers like Debussy, Dvořák, Chopin and 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).

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you for the info very cool

[@mythsteps1]

LOVEBITES is the evolution of all their musical influences into a sound that pays homage to those influences but are never confined nor defined by them.

[@TheThamesmen]

Good point well-made. Thank you

[@paulread4886]

Another piano/guitar epic from Lovebites , is Edge Of The World live

[@TheThamesmen]

Perfect thanks for the advice

[@raduadi]

This band is simply phenomenal.great song, great band

[@TheThamesmen]

Exactly. Thanks for being here

[@yeheskielbramti4785]

Lovebites songs that must be heard even once in a lifetime: - Frozen Serenade - Epilogue - Edge Of The World - Empty Daydream The songs above has piano elements and thanks for the reaction video.

[@beldin2987]

Exactly my Lovebites playlist 😃🤘🏼

[@Argumemnon]

Or one can buy their albums and hear those songs hundreds of times!

[@TheThamesmen]

Great list and very helpful thank you

[@CDMS_pt]

MASTERPIECE. 🤘🤩🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

Yep sure is

[@oliphant2848]

Actually, it reminded me most of mid-period Rainbow, like something off Difficult to Cure, except that in Rainbow it took a world-class guitarist and a world-class keyboardist to deliver what Miyako delivers on her own.

[@TheThamesmen]

Yes I can see the rainbow influence. There was definitely some Saxon in there though

[@terrysilverthorn4582]

saw them live a couple years ago they were touring with Dragonforce (similar music style)

[@TheThamesmen]

That must’ve been a fun time

[@Theodupreez]

One of the best compositions from one of the best bands around today. Miyako, the pianist/ guitarist writes most of the music while Asami (also an accomplished pianist, ballerina and jazz- and R&B singer) writes the lyrics. You will find a lot of classical influences because of the Miyako factor, but every member of this band are on top of their games. Haruna, the drummer is only 4 foot 9 inches tall, but huge in stature. My 10 pence for today :-) Greetings from Cape Town.

[@TheThamesmen]

We love the fact we get messages from all over the world. Hello Cape Town hear it is a beautiful part of the world. Thanks for the updates and notes

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Miho typically wrote the lyrics and/or music for about 1/4 of any given EP or album.

[@alanscarfe6753]

Lovebites and Band Maid, only two bands I listen to at the moment !!!

[@TheThamesmen]

I can see why!

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Swan Song lyrics: 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 though despair Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier to not 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 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 ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Midori's guitar solo at the end, behind the chanting, is freaking awesome too. Many overlook it because it isn't shown on camera much.

[@TheThamesmen]

There is a lot going on! Great track thanks for being here

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Miyako Watanabe...has been playing & studying piano since the age of 3. Was going to make classical piano her career but picked up a guitar at 18, taught herself to play with a big influence being Gary Moore. Miyako composes, IDK....70% of their music with Haruna, Miho & Midori composing, contributing their own parts & Asami writes most of the lyrics, its a pretty good team !!❤😎🎸🎹🥁🎙👌

[@TheThamesmen]

One hell of a team and they play great together

[@enmigo1496]

LOVEBITES Miyako, Midori, Haruna, Asami, (Miho💔😭) awesome musicians, awesome band, awesome songs I love them, I have been out for 5 years and I have only discovered them for 2 months I lost a lot of time

[@TheThamesmen]

Hey we are still discovering bands from 40 years ago! The fun of music always something new to discover

[@enmigo1496]

@@TheThamesmen 👍right!, new member you are funny, greetings from Italy

[@monolit73]

The most famous hit of the king of rock 'n' roll in an unrivaled performance. Gorgeous, phenomenal performance by Diana ❗ NEW: 25.09.2021 Diana Ankudinova Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover) Please react to Diana Ankudinova ! She has insane and unique vocals and great stage presence and her performances (from the show You are Super ! ( win twice ) are gorgeously choreographed and you should find them very interesting. Top song choices are up Wicked Game, Derniere Danse, Blizzard, Human, River. She is really an amazing young artist!

[@monolit73]

Diana Ankudinova Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover) Re-released on Diana's official channel 08.10.2021 + stereo sound + full version + subtitles with translation into several languages kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17dn3dshrCVqMk

[@sergeykot8753]

Diana Ankudinova 😊👍👍🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥🎉🎉🎉💫💫💫💯

[@SergeyKhudushin]

Yes, Diana Ankudinova is a great vocalist.

[@7Taric]

*Diana* *Ankudinova* is a phenomenon! Shocked to the depths of my soul!

[@janihaavisto79]

These ladies are amazingly talented. Imagine dating any of them, you better not be in band as well. Because those ladies can outshine every dude that they come across.

[@jonathanjones6984]

Lovebites has truly inspired me at 52 to learn electric guitar.... incredible emotion they give and what you feel when you listen too them

[@outwest1014]

Miyako began piano at 3, on was track to be a classical pianist or teacher. But at 17/18 she decided to play guitar (no Lessons) and perform Rock/Metal music.She wrote "Swan Song" with Asami (vocals) writing the lyrics. Miho (bassist) has left the band due to the death of her father, so they are on hiatus for now. On a more upbeat note Asami has announced the she is getting married!!! How about a new band? Nemophila, start with "Monsters" then follow with "Dissension". All the members came from other bands so they are referred to as a "supergroup". You will need a seatbelt for Dissension.

[@TheThamesmen]

This band name keeps coming up. I reckon we should check them out

[@danw6048]

@@TheThamesmen I second the recommendation of Nemophila and the song Monsters as the best one to start with. For the song Dissension, you have the choice of the music video or the 2021 live performance at Naon Yaon. I personally prefer the live video. They also have performed a lot of covers, my favorite being their cover of Iron Maiden's Aces High. All can be found on their KZbin Channel.

[@noelle3551]

Everytime I watch Miyako play she reminds me of Tony Iommi for that hypnotic stare into the audience!! He never flinched once!! As for Saxon I seen them June 1983 for the first time were Biff Rode his motorcycle on stage!! Great reaction guys. Lovebites live from the same concert called " We the United" is another that should be viewed primarily it has a 80s anthem feel to it and also the finale which fits in with the whole anthem theme! Enjoyed your patter guys once again!! 😎🤟

[@TheThamesmen]

Riding your motorbike onto stage used to be a thing as I recall. Did you ever see the band called dumpy’s rusty nuts as they regularly brought the motorbike on stage!

[@noelle3551]

@@TheThamesmen "riding the hog" 😊. Actually I had a pint with Dusty at the Ballyronan "rock around the Lough" in N.Ireland ( July 89) while watching Rory Gallagher on stage!! A good day that was, Dare also played that day just after my friends band " Crafty Jack" opened the proceedings!! If I remember it was Dusty's 40th Birthday that day complete with cake on stage!! There is a pic of it on his FB !!

[@noelle3551]

@@TheThamesmen "riding the hog" 😊. Actually I had a pint with Dusty at the Ballyronan "rock around the Lough" in N.Ireland ( July 89) while watching Rory Gallagher on stage!! A good day that was, Dare also played that day just after my friends band " Crafty Jack" opened the proceedings!! If I remember it was Dusty's 40th Birthday that day complete with cake on stage!! There is a pic of it on his FB !!

[@blackowl83]

Just one word to describe,WOW..!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Exactly!

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Guys, their latest live songs Set The World On Fire, Dont Bite The Dust, Spellbound(Miyako shreddd the sling keyboard/keytar), Today Is The Day(vocalist played the piano), Winds Of Transylvania...

[@johnpaul4784]

Miyako plays Frédéric Chopin as if it were a ditty ! Outstanding !

[@TheThamesmen]

Ridiculous talent!

[@waterwalker9600]

👸 Haruna....the Little BIG ENGINE behind that savage Pearl kit 🔥 Doesn't do solos, doesn't need to. Humble and unassuming...the absolute epitome of how to service the band. She's got nothing to prove to anyone. 🥁🏆

[@fastskipper777]

Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" Op. 10 No. 12 came out at the time of the failed uprising in Warsaw Poland in 1831 against the Russian occupiers. Chopin would never sat foot in his beloved homeland after. The Etude is NOT on the album for this song. However, Miyako bookends etude with her own composed piano outro at this live set (she wrote the song). Because if you read the lyrics, you will understand why she played it. Lyrics by Asami (vocals) "Oh, brave soldiers, oh, gallant warriors, Valore 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." "You might think it's meaningless to sacrifice a life, Sometimes the life of one can save so many more" As Europeans you may understand, I think if they played this in Poland, they would absolutely go crazy. Chopin pervades the life of Poland. This whole song is based on classical music.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

One of my favorite videos of beloved Miyako is of her by herself covering the late, great Gary Moore's "Parisienne Walkways." Gary is one of Miyako's favorite guitarists, and she's covered it on both piano and guitar. Here's a link to the guitar version. I'm not requesting a reaction to it, but hey, if that's what you want to do, by all means! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7QnHeqqdOFbc0

[@jmetallover]

By far the best cover of the great Gary Moore, close your eyes when you listen to it and you would swear you put on Gary!!!

[@mmcpa]

Led Zeppelin was my favorite band in 1971 and for decades I never thought I would place another band on that pedestal. Then came along Opeth in the early 2000's and I had only my 2nd favorite band ever. Now Lovebites. Only 3 bands in 50+ years have had that distinction with me. My two favorite tracks are both from this same concert, Five of a Kind: The Awakening/The Hammer of Wrath Break the Wall (pure Slayeresque thrash)

[@TheThamesmen]

Nice! Thanks for the tips. Thanks for the support

[@jmetallover]

Miyako was composing and arranging the next new song for the band in her head while she was playing piano, then guitar and finally back to piano (Midori the other guitarist carried the long solo so she had time to return to the keys and fire away). Romantic masters mixed with metal influences and it was flowed effortlessly. Asami/vocals is an ex-ballerina student who got to show off her moves (didn't see the swan death scene as we were focused on Miyako on the piano at the end). The drummer Haruna is a runaway nuke who plays like this for 2 hours without breaking a sweat (she can give even Kai from Nightwish a run for his money and at 4' 9" is about half his size). WARNING... Haruna has a fanatical fan base within the WOLF-PACK so never ever say anything negative about her or they will find you and strap you to her kit for the next 2 hour show. A real masterpiece and these women practice till it is flawless, this isn't mere talent which is world class on display this is the relentless pursuit of perfection and the insane practice time devoted to that!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

It certainly shows that they practice as they are incredibly tight and well performed

[@coldburrito5818]

Right. You can say anything about everything but you never touch Haruna. She is the mother of all things. HARUNA! HARUNA! HARUNA! 😊

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@coldburrito5818 - actually she is. She and Miho started the whole thing called Lovebites.

[@JuanSan66]

This is class!

[@TheThamesmen]

They make it look so easy

[@cyberpotato63]

Haruna the human nuclear metronome back there on drums. She's all of 4ft 10in.

[@thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198]

BRAVO!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you

[@squalllionheart3453]

This song is an art,Miyako is very talented,great reaction guys.please do SPELLBOUND.PLS

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here we appreciate the tip

[@SteveJ0966]

It's funny how the old mind works sometimes. After your last Lovebites reaction I was thinking there were shades of Arch Enemy in there, albeit with clean rather than growly vocals, then they do this and you're commenting how they remind you of some old British metal, and of course Arch Enemy came in part out of Carcass who had a "farewell" (ish, didn't last long) album called, Swansong. Check out "Arch Enemy Nemesis Live in Tokyo".

[@TheThamesmen]

No I don’t know anything about arch enemy! Maybe a path to check out?

[@Valhallabrother]

ointment for the soul this is............... amaaazing

[@a_un]

Mysterious female "MIYAKO" MIYAKO characters are often talked about. (1) Is MIYAKO who doesn't laugh true? There is a testimony of member A about this. "When I see MIYAKO when it's not in the spotlight, she sometimes sees her smiling face, which makes me feel happy." (2) MIYAKO not wearing high heels MIYAKO has been witnessed not wearing high heels on stage. "She was pregnant on this year's tour. That's why." "She sometimes plays the piano on stage. Her heels are in the way." There is a testimony of member A about this. "Let's decide on high heels, everyone" "OK!" "Wait a minute. MIYAKO is no good!" "Why?" "MIYAKO is tall. She thinks about other members!" "hahahaha ..." There is a hypothesis that MIYAKO, who is kind to her, continues to be considerate of her other members. (Facts could not be confirmed) (3) MIYAKO whose behavior is unpredictable There is a testimony of member A about this. "Everyone, the live costume is white." "OK!" However, on the day of the concert, MIYAKO brought black shoes. "What happened to MIYAKO?" "What's that ???" "hahahaha ..." I verified the video of LOVEBITES's European tour. Only MIYAKO is seen wearing black boots there. Was it an incident at that time? (from JAPAN)

[@maxmaidiac2237]

EVERY SONG IS GREAT.

[@TheThamesmen]

We see that so far thank you for being here

[@shadowstar9261]

Next song I will vote for "Lovebites - Frozen Serenade." How about you guys ?

[@progandmetalfan711]

I completely agree with you 👍

[@coldburrito5818]

Same here, buddy.

[@waterwalker9600]

+1

[@AngelLWJ]

+100

[@TheThamesmen]

Seems a popular choice?

[@TheCyberMantis]

Wolfpack is here for LOVEBITES! \m/

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome and thanks for being here

[@marks5451]

Good to see you have Lovebites back on your radar. 🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

We get there in the end!

[@melocitysolo9574]

Miyako played on a white Roland's electronic piano for the first time in this live. So she said that she had a hard time because it was very hard to play. It was not a satisfactory performance for her. (It sounds great to me😅) In my most recent live performance, I switched to a real grand piano, and this performance is still much better. It expresses the ups and downs of emotions more and has a different dimension from an electronic piano. You can see a little bit of it in the official trailer video of the live dvd, so check it out.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Performance seemed fine to me too! That said a real grand piano does have a sound and feeling it is hard to beat

[@danw6048]

@@TheThamesmen There is a video on KZbin where Miyako is showing off her new studio. In the studio is the Yamaha Baby Grand that she was given by her family when she was young. She didn't like the plastic keys so she used her own gift money that she had been saving to replace the plastic with wood. She didn't like the Roland because it had plastic keys and, since it is a keyboard, didn't have the percussion feel and slight delay of a grand piano. I would love to hear her play the Chopin piece on a grand piano.

[@payableondeath7]

Imagine going to a Love Bites/BAND-MAID tour show. Your face would melt off like five times

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here and supporting our little channel. More soon!

[@marcoskazu_]

Lovebites revived the passion of metalheads. I bought black t-shirts with prints and I'm also going to buy a guitar. I have the same enthusiasm as the 80s now!

[@TheThamesmen]

It is really interesting how many people make a similar comment. They seem to have hit the right Mark

[@thedocofrock1890]

and after all that i meant to say another great reaction to yet another perfect LOVEBITES song

[@hiufernando7340]

Finally after 1000 likes, back to Lovebites 😁

[@TheThamesmen]

True. But we are back!

[@hiufernando7340]

@@TheThamesmen welcome back get bites from Lovebites.🤘🐺🤘 Thank you for great reaction to Lovebites.

[@metalvideos1961]

that thames intro sound brings back nostalgy. saw it for the first time when i watched Count Duckula. awesome cartoon.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the support and being part of our nostalgia trip

[@metalvideos1961]

@@TheThamesmen np. great reaction though

[@JFrancoDrums]

Great you come back to Lovebites! Amazing band!! this metal/classical mix is just a gorgeous composition! Glad you guys enjoyed it! 🤘🙂🐺

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure!

[@christhecurator]

This was very impressive. It really does have a British metal feel to it. My only problem was I kept thinking I could pick out words but I don't speak Japanese. I've notice bangers vary wildly between volcanoes and sausages, how long til we have a lava snag? More please!

[@TheThamesmen]

Or we try cooking sausages with lava! [Was that what you mean]. There is a British metal feel to it for sure. Nothing wrong with that we grew up on British metal

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Every single word was English. The more you listen to her the more you get used to her accent, inflection, and enunciation. Over time I now hear every word clearly in this song.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

All Lovebites songs are 100% English.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Enable CC on the original video and you can match the words to her voice. They are all in English.

[@Gsc-2112]

Seen all the greats from Blue Oyster Cult to Zeppelin and everyone else in between and I would go to a lovebites concert over all of them

[@TheThamesmen]

:)

[@user-li3kk7or2k]

Great reaction!! I recommend song, LOVEBITES Holy war （Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020）🤘🐺🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@kuroneko7022]

You guys needed to turn on the subtitles of this song because the lyrics of this song are so beautiful and touching, very profound.

[@TheThamesmen]

Sorry - next time

[@wjl2601]

After this you might be open for a Jinjer reaction. They are at this moment one of the most innovative, groundbreaking metalbands in the world. Not from Japan or Finland but from warzone Ukraine (of all places). They are touring the USA now and maybe are in your neigbourhood at this moment. All four members are top notch musicians with a very distinctive style. They went viral on YT with ' Pisces live sessions' together with 'Ghost love score' from Nightwish but have a very different approach. The nice thing is that although they are considered as a world class band they are still doing small venues just around the corner with not to many lights and props. Maybe it's a challenge first time, but so many people from different backgrounds were shocked, but very intrigued within one or two songs. live they are at their best. At first sight it was not my cup of thea but that changed rapidly. I hope you consider them some time.

[@TheThamesmen]

It is the name keeps coming up so maybe we should check them out. Thank you

[@danw6048]

@@TheThamesmen If you react to Jinjer, I hope there are seatbelts on your chairs. Tatiana Shmayluk, the singer for Jinjer, is not on the level of Floor, but she is damn close.

[@wjl2601]

@@danw6048 It's at least a totally different straight in the face level. And that drummer, a real jazz-cat, one of the best I guess. The controversial 'Pisces live studio version' raised some questions but their catalogue is so impressive and convincing that I understand and like it a lot now. Never thought that would be.....

[@a13xxgrey12]

Hello, thank you for the video. I advise you to make, if you haven't done it yet, a reaction to the wonderful young singer Diana Ankudinova. This girl will surprise you with her artistry and rare timbre of voice. She has covers of famous songs, and also performs her own songs.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you for the advice we appreciate it

[@gatograto]

If you like this one, then try A Frozen Serenade. You'll hear Miyako the dark haired guitarist's sick guitar/piano riff, and Midori the blond ponytailed guitarist plays beautiful acoustic guitar and passionate guitar solo. It's an artistic piece. You'll like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGTHg5ahedxkfa8

[@TheThamesmen]

Perfect thanks for the help really appreciate it

[@johnpaul4784]

While I am there my classification of my favorite groups and strangely they are female groups! 1- LOVEBITES 2-NEMOPHILA 3-THE WARNING 4-BAND MAID

[@TheThamesmen]

OK interesting. One band that we haven’t covered yet

[@johnpaul4784]

@@TheThamesmen I think you are talking about Nemophila so you have to try: "Aces high", "Shout at the devil", "Oiran" and "Dissenssion", "X Japan cover Kurenai" and 'Détroit rock city" . You will take time to recover !!!!!!!! Everything is completely crazy ...

[@danw6048]

@@johnpaul4784 You definitely have great taste in bands!

[@AngelLWJ]

🔥🐺🔥

[@TheThamesmen]

Exactly

[@honorarythamesman5732]

Glad you chaps finally got around to covering this one - I, (along with Funny Railroad Crossing) suggested it a while back. Very talented ladies indeed! I do agree with the Saxon thing - I'm not sure old Biff would be able to keep up with these ladies though 😉. Great reaction chaps as always - btw, I am very much looking forward to what you have planned for Nightwish in the not too distant future? Also totally gutted this week, Nightwish postponed one of the gigs I was going to in Birmingham - but strangely, the Wembley one in December is still on! Take good care of yourselves 😃

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi HT. Sorry to hear the gig is not happening hopefully Wembley will still go ahead. Maybe you can report back to us once you’ve seen the show. Would love to hear how they are doing. Thanks for the recommendation on this song I’m sorry we did not credit you as well!

[@honorarythamesman5732]

@@TheThamesmen I'd be delighted to report back to you both - it should go ahead - everyone in attendance has to show proof of negative tests or being fully vaccinated etc. I'm just happy to put you on to talented bands such as Lovebites. I noticed you've covered Bandmaid - but I promise you....'Babymetal' are the real deal too! Would have loved you to have gone on a journey with them - they have recently come to a closure (for now) but I realise with your style of reaction -( from start to finish) would be problematic for you with them for reasons of copyright. It is a pity as you're not only talking about some of the best musicians in the world but the girls too. The snobbery of the rock/metal fraternity totally misunderstand the concept. I've bored you to tears I know my fellow men of the mighty Thames, but Babymetal just make you 😃 smile - what could be wrong with that!

[@theglanconer6463]

Hell yeah.

[@evilvolts]

Blonde Guitarist Midori Piano/Guitar Miyako Singer Asami Bassist Miho Drummer Haruna

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you. Now we just need to try and remember that!

[@evilvolts]

@@TheThamesmen Midori and Miyako M&M or M&M+M with Miho

[@yakidin63]

Japanese lady metal/rock is killing it right now. Try NEMOPHILA. They are on fire right now. Lovebites, Bandmaid, Nemophila, Hanabie just to name a few. All great bands.

[@TheThamesmen]

This band name keeps coming up so maybe we should check it out.

[@yakidin63]

@@TheThamesmen Their singer Mayu does clean vocals, clean with a bit of grit and clean with fry screams. Some people dont like the fry scream but its what most of their fans are attracted to. I got my liking for it as a kid with Suzi Quatro's Daytona Demon. hahaha

[@johnpaul4784]

I don't want to post all the time, and tell me if it's too much, but I wanted to point out to you a little French guitarist of about 15 years old and it's exceptional. Her name is Tina S. Try "Moonlight sonata", "Eruption", "Through the Fire and Flames", "Confortably numb" and "The lone cover".

[@TheThamesmen]

We absolutely appreciate the contributions and ideas. We do try to get to as much as possible but we do run out of time quite often. Thing is we have full-time jobs as well :-)

[@Andri.Aryawinata]

Her name is miyako, she learn classic piano since 3 year old and explore guitar since 12 year old....shes really genius talent....

[@TheThamesmen]

I agree. Be well and more soon. Thanks for being here.

[@emymanco3544]

Great reaction guy's.. You should react to 'winds of transvalnia'. Its an official video. Great music arrangement and super paste tempo with allien guitar solo. My fav song.

[@TheThamesmen]

Noted and thanks for being here. More soon!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Miho Miho Miho!

[@TheThamesmen]

HA !

[@akikohorie4764]

I forgot to say that. Pop, hard, metal Same level for all genres Only professional girls bands There are 30 to 50 groups.

[@jc8453]

UK Tour of Lovebites with DragonForce +Lovebites - My Heart Will Go On LIVE IN NEWCASTLE UK HERMAN LEE IN A DRESS kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4i5qJd9np6crqs I seen them in Edinburgh and Newcastle UK on tour with with Dragon Force it was awesome in fact i am still on medication, also was told the drums and guitars have to go for therapy after every gig.

[@TheThamesmen]

Be well and more soon. Thanks for being here.

[@tsubasaozora7655]

"Goddesses at work"

[@TheThamesmen]

Not sure you can call this work! They make it look effortless

[@tsubasaozora7655]

@@TheThamesmen they are earning their money... So they are working musicians..but Goddesses ...why not on earth ^^

[@TheThamesmen]

@@tsubasaozora7655 good point!

[@sounimoominous2577]

I love that Ron Jeremy has a react channel!

[@TheThamesmen]

Oy! Rude!

[@sounimoominous2577]

@@TheThamesmen Sorry! I had to. All fun my friend. I love your reaction to one of my favorite songs.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@sounimoominous2577 don’t worry getting used to it!😀

[@jc8453]

Miyako on different keys again LOVEBITES This link keeps disappearing so grab it when you can, you wont be disappointed LOVEBITES Spellbound Live Ride for Vengeance Tour 2021 CC for captions kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprdmZ1sfJ11gsU

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the link most appreciated

[@danw6048]

There are plenty of great Lovebites songs to choose from for your next reaction. I think it is time for y'all to watch these ladies just cut loose and have fun with a song. Give a listen to Raise Some Hell. With a title like that, how can you resist?

[@TheThamesmen]

:)

What brand of keyboard does Babymetal use? Surely it cannot be no other than Kawai

[@rismari9545]

Pls react to Angel of Salvation by Galneryus, which is one of the best metal bands.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ohh... never heard. Gimme time to check

[@akikohorie4764]

Japanese GIRLS BAND is 30 years ago HARD Rock, SHOW-YA, POP Rock, princess princess. It started with Japan is, The best in the world It has become a country with many GIRLS BANDs. Now, HARD Metal GIRLS BAND 10 groups are famous.

[@TheThamesmen]

It is an interesting genre and fascinating they all seem to come from Japan

[@topographic1973ify]

I can't remember the name but there is a song where there's a guitar/keytar duet that's great. Sorry I can't remember the name. It's really worth watching if you can find it.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

It's "Lovebites - Spellbound". the video has been uploaded several times but ended in takedown.

[@LeoGer94]

Please, make a reaction to the songs of the singer Diana Ankudinova.

[@y.suzuki320]

👍👍 next ～ gacharic spin ・ instrumental 2018 🎸👍

[@Argumemnon]

'Course, the piano intro wasn't part of the actual song.

[@TheThamesmen]

Maybe not officially but it was part of the video!

[@COYO-T]

What am I watching, The Benny Hill show. lol

[@TheThamesmen]

Well I hope not because you might have the wrong channel!

[@user-uz1jd7rh6r]

Please also react to the song of ningen-isu / Heartless Scat There are English subtitles.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you for the advice

[@FamousGirlfriend]

Oh, my god! I just realised why George's voice sounds so familiar: he sounds a bit like David Suchet, hahaha! George, BBC wants YOU!

[@TheThamesmen]

Maybe I could have a career as a BBC announcer. That said I don’t think I’m good enough for them yet!

[@MrBielok]

Mwahhh... Sounded great but so darn static! Come on you lot... Might as well listen to the record this way.

[@TheThamesmen]

Who us or them!

[@arnaldotanta3630]

If you are here to see jumps on stage you are in the wrong place and for jumps you can see a bunch of monkeys in the zoo , the rest of us are here for the music , sorry for that .greetings from Portugal .and now i give you miyako playing parisienne walkways , and even she was sitting in a chair she still more active than Gary Moore kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIWUmKaeZ7Oorc0

[@MrBielok]

@@TheThamesmen them of course 😂

[@MrBielok]

@@arnaldotanta3630 These people are in the entertainment industry. In front of them is a crowd of people who paid to be entertained. That means there can be at least some emotion towards the crowd, a gesture... anything. They paid! Just stand there and play, is not entertaining. There was zero movement or even any form of acceptance towards the crowd. In my wprld, thats a job badly done. And if you like the music, good on you. It was good. But very clearly with lot of post production. So there was no entertainment and the music was corrected. Its all fine, if you like that. Good on you. I don't. If I want to hear perfect music, I play the album. If I want to be entertained, I go to a concert.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

@@MrBielok it's depends what song they playing, plus they wear the highheels. On other songs they more attractive & more move kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJLQhIR6Za-IfM0

[@brianparsa7794]

Absolutely agree with you guys; these gals have amazing talent. Question though: were any of them actually having any fun? To my eyes, they looked disinterested; perhaps they were questioning why the heck their manager forced them to wear uncomfortable prom dresses with heels?

[@cepho8349]

Of course they are having fun. This is a more mellow song, so why would they jump across the stage? But there are plenty of other songs where they are more animated. Also their dresses aren't forced upon them. They intentionally wear white. It's part of their image.

[@jerryajc]

i don't get this jumping around stuff, there music is very fast, complex, and complicated, if you want a clown show try green day, fall out boy or any pop punk, the 3 chord stuff, then they can bounce around all day. did you complain about Pink Floyd, led Zeppelin, deep purple, Judas Priest, the list goes on, , and this is not a direct comparison, just pointing out the double standard.

[@TheThamesmen]

That's our main issue.

[@user-li3kk7or2k]

Great reaction!! I recommend song, LOVEBITES Holy war （Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020）🤘🐺🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@TheThamesmen]

OK we will add it to the list thank you

[@hiufernando7340]

That's song has been reaction on this channel.