Lovebites | Swan Song +Chopin Intro | Reaction Video

Join me for the latest of my Lovebites reaction videos as I check out the live version of "Swan Song" along with the instrumental Chopin intro played by the exceptionally talented Miyako.
#Lovebites #SWAN_SONG #Chopin #Miyako
If this was the last day you could live on this earth
Would you still go on, accusing someone for today
It's better to fail than not do anything at all
It is not the length, but depth of life that counts
Oh brave soldier
Oh gallant warrior
Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla
Believe what's in your soul
For death will come to all
You shall rest peacefully in God's heaven
Floating lotus
You are so graceful
Saintly and glorious
Till the end of time
Floating lotus
You are so beautiful
Sing me your sweet song
The legend of the swan
If you've never hoped, you've never been through despair
Ignorance is bliss, it’s easier not to care
You might think it's meaningless to sacrifice a life
Sometimes the life of one can save so many more
Oh brave soldier
Oh gallant warrior
Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla
Believe what's in your soul
For death will come to all
You shall rest peacefully in God's heaven
Floating lotus
You are so graceful
Saintly and glorious
Till the end of time
Floating lotus
You are so beautiful
Sing me your sweet song
The legend of the swan
SOLO: Miyako/both
Floating lotus
You are so graceful
Saintly and glorious
Till the end of time
Floating lotus
You are so beautiful
Sing me your sweet song
The legend of the swan
SOLO: Midori

[@brandydynamite5877]

HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! 🤘🐺🤘

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Miho Miho Miho!

[@brandydynamite5877]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Oh yeeaahh !

[@CDMS_pt]

Masterpiece.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

I can say this masterpiece definitely a classical song. No matter how fast and heavy, we still can considered this song as classical song. This just shows us how brilliant they composed the song. And that's how's LOVEBITES.

[@freetobewhoibe]

Very classical structure for sure

[@edstpierre3428]

Agree

[@hiawatha.g]

Some background: Chopin (pronounced Show-pan) was a Polish-born Romantic-era (1800’s) classical composer and piano virtuoso who lived most of his life in France. He is considered one of the 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).

[@markoviitanen2671]

Lovebites is good example of a band, where you should not forge opinion over one song. They are so diverse in their catalog, and all the songs are made with passion, no fillers thrown there. It's not like "now you have listened their 3 best songs... no, you have listened 3 of 50 songs. You haven't heard the song I think is the best for example(Edge of the world). It is just matter of who likes which more. They are all great songs.

[@cepho8349]

I fully agree.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

People don't understand the brilliance of Asami's lyrics or Miyako's musical compositions & play, until they hear and see this performance ! They are far more than Iron Maidian or any 80s band could ever hope too be ! Looking forward to your, " Break the Wall " reaction.😎🎸🎹🥁🎙👌

[@mikkosak]

Agree

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks Lonnie. Should have that reaction ready for next week some time

[@JFrancoDrums]

Fantastic song written by Miyako and lyrics by Asami! Such a nice blend of Metal and classical music. 🤘🙂🐺thanks!

[@freetobewhoibe]

Talented musicians for sure

[@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)

[@schelin1447]

Miyako magic!

[@Glynthepin]

Glad you have decided to delve into Lovebites further than just two songs. They weave all sorts of metal styles into their music. Some of the live videos will not have lyrics. It does help for new people to catch what she is singing. I often think the song is a nod to the legend that a swan is mute all it's life but before it dies, it sings a beautiful song.

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks for checking out the video Glynthepin

[@Glynthepin]

@@freetobewhoibe No problem. Glad you are not getting copyright issues or if you are, you are working around them.

[@barefootbaron1748]

Miyako is smoking hot...just my shallow opinion 🤘🐺

[@lastinthequeue9586]

Yep! She bloody is 😍🐺

[@phillipgross1887]

👍👍🤘🤘 these ladies are awesome, and their lyrics are very good too

[@polski21twelve70]

These girls are not your one-dimensional metal band you are going to love this rabbit hole. Asami; enchanting siren gliding around like Stevie Nicks. Haruna; a relentless machine Miho; a Savage bassist came out of retirement start band with Haruna Midori; monster. But Myoko; is god-FN'ZILLA. She's just a baby in guitar years. How sick is that

[@pattymeals2395]

Miho's the metalhead very knowledgeable bout the genra. Miho and miyako are my favorite but i love them all.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Everybody seems to love this song. It really shows what Lovebites can do. I recommend you check-out "Under The Red Sky" live concert video. It's epic! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2Ocaougd7Oceck

[@freetobewhoibe]

I enjoyed this the most of all the songs I have heard so far

[@AngelLWJ]

+1

[@mathiashinsch6548]

WOW.. MASTERPIECE🔥🔥🔥🤘😼🤘

[@pablomg9742]

Happy Marriage Asami !!!

[@thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198]

I still get goosebumps each time I see Swan Song and the musical genius of Miyako. If each Lovebites song were a flower bouquet, Swan Song would be the centerpiece. After you do Break The Wall, you might want to check out another piano piece by Miyako, Empty Daydream Live in Tokyo 2019 (see link below). It also features another side to Asami's vocals whereby it highlights and shows some of her R&B singing skills shining through. The second link will be to their guitar war shredfest between Miyako and Midori called Scream for Me where I counted 16 individual trading back and forth tasty guitar solo licks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonLkKiDgp5noLc - Empty Daydream kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5TanKOenN-BnZo - Scream for Me

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks for the suggestions. I am looking forward to hearing more piano playing from Miyako

[@edstpierre3428]

The reigning Queens of heavy metal. Meticulously crafted and flawlessly executed! In my opinion, the best on the planet for this genre. I discovered Japanese female metal about a year ago and have been hooked ever since. May I suggest the band "Aldious" and their song "We are (full version)" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfOe4dmp9eUY5o

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will check it out soon

[@ahodori2233]

To understand the meaning of the lyrics of the swan song, we need the historical background of "Chopin's Etude Op.10-12" aka Revolutionary Etude. During his journey, Chopin learns that Poland's "November Revolution", which resisted the rule of the Russian Empire, failed. The Polish dynasty was also destroyed and he lost a place to return. After that, Chopin announced his "Etude Op.10-12". SWAN SONG is a song dedicated to the warriors who fought to regain their country and freedom. The composer Miyako (guitar & piano) studied classical piano from the age of 3 and graduated from music college. Asami (vocal), who has been studying classical ballet since the age of two, wrote the lyrics with the image of "Swan Lake". And all the members thought about the arrangement, and this masterpiece was born. Their playing skills and musical sensibilities are extraordinary.

[@evilvolts]

during Chopins time his country fought and lost a revolution which is why he wrote Revolutionary Etude

[@erikjohnson1960]

Miyako is for sure unique, sutch a talent .. take a look back at the video for yourself and keep an eye at her eyes while she is playing the piano, and maybe you will grasp a little of what kind of a musician she really is and her grace when she is playing the piano ( yeah guessed it and you are right, I am more than a fan of her musicianship). Love from Sweden

[@erikjohnson1960]

And about the text, "Valor to those who died in battle to Valhalla", where she picked that one up is out of my grasp, ( I mean they are Japanese, and that is a long way from Scandinavia), Valhalla is allfathir Odins place in old norse mythology, and where he kollects half of all people who has died in battle, they are training battle all days long and feasts every evening, the other half of the battle died ones is kollected by the godess Freya, both, just to have them in the last great battle Ragnarök...

[@yeheskielbramti4785]

Most of the Lovebites lyrics are written by Asami, She writes beautiful lyrics and uplifting lyrics

[@erikjohnson1960]

@@yeheskielbramti4785 Yes, It was Asami I meant when I wrote she. But it still do not answer my question where she got Valhalla from witch still is from the Scandinavic sagas in our original Scandinavic religions, before christianity..

[@yeheskielbramti4785]

@@erikjohnson1960 I noticed most of the power metal songs have themes such as Warrior, Kingdom, Dragon and Fantasy World. Yeah, still wondering where she got that reference from. Don't know if Lovebites's producer and audio engineer also got involved.. they are from Finnvox studio, Finland.

[@evilvolts]

Their ballads are great also like Edge of the world, Epilogue, and Empty Daydream. since 2016 they have 3 albums 4 EP's and 4 live albums they won the metal hammer golden god award for best new metal band in 2018. I love every song they do they don't have a bad song.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Even Asami/vocalist played piano with the song Today Is The Day (live) 😀

[@freetobewhoibe]

I will check that out

[@enmigo1496]

these girls are awesome ! exceptional metal with musicians who do not seem wanted by the police 😀😁

[@freetobewhoibe]

Talented musicians for sure

[@cepho8349]

I don't mind comparisons with other bands as long as they don't take over the whole video. Iron Maiden are certainly one of their main sources of inspiration. They even have a tribute song to Iron Maiden called The Crusade. There is a great music video available. Just make sure to go for the longer video, not the so-called KZbin version.

[@mbolden1]

Chopin’s Revolutionary Etude was inspired by the failed November Uprising, where Poland attempted to drive out Russian forces. It is also called the Etude on the Bombardment of Warsaw. So it fits the motif of fallen soldiers very well. Chopin was devastated by the events and would never have an opportunity to return to his homeland. Chopin had a rough life in many ways.

[@carlnietoweise4653]

The puzzle for me is that Miho and Haruna met while being in the band Destrose. When that band dissolved, they formed Love Bites with Midori, enlisting Miyako who was their support guitarist and created perfection! So it must have been something drastic for Miho to decide to leave! I hear the group is devastated! I hope they can find a bassist that can keep up, or, better yet, talk Miho into staying!

[@freetobewhoibe]

It is a shame that she is leaving

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

im sure that she will back, just wait until 1-2 years after Asami marriage (and hiatus time)

[@outwest1014]

Miho's father died, who was a first responder. Don't anything more than that. Hit her pretty hard to leave the band. Just wish her the best and hope she can recover.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

Great reaction, Swan song was epic power metal song with classical elements by Lovebites. FYI: Asami(singer) just announces her marriage.. maybe the hiatus will be a little longer, we will waiting until Lovebites comeback 🤘🤘

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks. Guess it could be a long while before they return

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

wish Miho will return, right after the hiatus (and Asami wedding), and release new album.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

@@lianshadowmaker7834 I wonder if management provides a psychologist/psychiatrist when Miho's mentality is down?

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

@@funnyrailroadcrossing2767 down? what u mean? she's ok lol

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

@@lianshadowmaker7834 She said lonely on twitter before leave Lovebites, I don't know if management care about that..

[@AngelLWJ]

Great choice! I recommend another masterpiece for you:《under the red sky》live!🔥🐺🔥

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@evilvolts]

That was Chopin Revolutionary Etude Op 12 No 10

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks for letting me know

[@evilvolts]

@@freetobewhoibe you're most welcome ]:)

[@Tanax13]

You should of course do what you want, but I don't think it's a good idea to have captions on for first time listens. Asami (and Lovebites in general) have said that the reason they sing in English is so people (Japanese) don't focus on lyrics first but rather FEEL the music first. Then after they've done that, they can look up the lyrics. I think that works for English-speakers as well due to Asami's accent. If you analyze lyrics during first listen, you won't be as focused on just feeling the song (+ more pauses) and you might even miss certain things in the video because you were looking at the captions. Anyway, you should of course do what makes reacting to them most fun!

[@freetobewhoibe]

Thanks Tanax

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Miho Miho Miho!

[@stevebaker236]

Heavy Metal 🤘🤘🤘

[@freetobewhoibe]

Indeed

[@evilvolts]

One of Miho's idols is Steve Harris lol

[@TheCyberMantis]

She got to meet Steve Harris. There is a photo of them together. Harris likes Lovebites!

[@cepho8349]

@@TheCyberMantis Yeah, I was about to mention. So cool that she got to meet him.

[@Hommie88]

I wondering if the baby inside Miyako can feel the music? Her/his mum the musical genius that can master 2 types of musical instruments where us mere mortal struggle to even master one let alone 2, will this child be the future genius under Miyako's guidance???

[@mikemckenna4778]

Great content bro. Enjoy your reactions on all the Japanese metal bands. As for Lovebites, their heaviest, most technical song IMO is Winds of Transylvania. The drum work is mind blowing. Hope you check it out.

[@freetobewhoibe]

Glad you're enjoying the videos. I may check out Winds of Transylvania soon

[@fastskipper777]

Look up the Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" Op 10 No. 12 - and read about the background. You will understand why.

[@Simon-T.]

I enjoyed the Chopin myself more than the song but they are great players for sure.

[@freetobewhoibe]

I hear ya \m/

[@outwest1014]

Miyako did not like that rented piano, plastic keys and electronic. Miyako and Midori practice together in Miyako's home studio. What would you give to sit in?? Her guitar is a Dean that she has modified quite a bit. She has a video explaining the mod's. They send their song for final production to Finland. They want a European sound, not a Japanese sound.

[@reddnizz2231]

The blackout reminds me of For Whom To The Bell Tolls - Metallica... but in their own way... amazing!!

[@freetobewhoibe]

I will have to check that out

[@polski21twelve70]

Don't Scream For Me" Live in Paris 2018... Miho is the shining star in this. Sound is less than average though..

[@freetobewhoibe]

I will check that song out very soon

[@cepho8349]

In what way is Scream for Me poppy lol? The shredding on that song is crazy, even for Lovebites. Also there are much better versions out there. Don't go for a shitty recording.

[@polski21twelve70]

@@cepho8349 LOL if you remove the shredding it sounds a "little" poppy omo. I recommended this one because Miho carried the song. Hard.

[@cepho8349]

@@polski21twelve70 ​ Well, if you think so. I would rather recommend the Daughters of the Dawn version though. The sound is far better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5TanKOenN-BnZo

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@polski21twelve70 If POP sounded that good I would listen to POP which i don't so.....

[@d-rizqiadriansyah2075]

First hear it and i got strong dragonforce vibes. But its okay cuz music is subjective and i like it

[@freetobewhoibe]

Talented musicians for sure 🤘

[@cepho8349]

Based on this song? I haven't seen DragonForce use a piano on stage lol. But they do have some DragonForce-esque songs, yeah.

[@paulread4886]

Raise Some Hell, a good rocker and fun lyrics, tongue in cheek bravado from Asami, who I have grown to appreciate more and more as I see new songs, A brave move to have melody over growling and screaming which seems to have become the norm with metal these days. . Yawn !

[@fikriharswa1429]

Do you like prog? If do, please react this 3 piece prog mathcore band from japan "Sokoninaru - Gou ni Moyu" It will blow your mind because their so technically awesome

[@freetobewhoibe]

I do like prog so I will check them out very soon

[@fikriharswa1429]

@@freetobewhoibe awesome

[@Andy-m6j]

Chamone sweet cheeks

[@vanmantalks]

It’s so sad Iv tried so hard with this band but as soon as she opens her mouth, I’m out! I can’t stand her singing, am I the only one that has this problem? I have the same thing with megadeath.

[@freetobewhoibe]

I know what you are saying. It feels like it needs a bit more power in it to my ears.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

she will always be stay on LOVEBITES