Li-sa-X BAND - LOOKING UP TO YOU - Ryan Mear Reacts

[@RobinC63]

Rock n Roll never died. It just packed up its suitcases and moved to Japan!

[@Prophet12]

She has a very soulful, powerful voice! Reminds me of an upgraded 80's power rock song.

[@yuichisasaki7325]

The drummer is super good ....The singer is incredibly good....Lisa-X doesn't want to show off her shredding skills ,but just plays tastfully ....every note she plays has a delicious food for our ears ...))

[@powbobs]

Her voice amazes me every time I hear it.

[@ChuckJansenII]

I agree Rina voice is like western pop singers. When she sings she does descending notes like a guitar would. She also has no accent. Of course pop singers in the US do not have Li-sa-X and Hazuki to provide vituoso guitar playing. Li-sa-X is such a great guitarist.

[@jenniferread7562]

Beautiful voice.. beautiful song

[@JuanSan66]

I´m digging a lot Li-sa-X in this actual composition. Very high quality music and a voice at the height. Damn, Japan is exporting a lot of excellent music these days. The sun rises in the East guys.

[@sanseiryu]

The way the song is structured, with the vocal melody, this could be a country song. Lisa is, good lord, 17 years old now? Wow.

[@PaulEngineer]

... it can be so hard to keep track of all these female Japanese superstars! 😊 . Great reaction, great performance, great sounds - so much going on in the backing - but the stars definitely up front with guitars and vocals.

[@steveratcliffe2181]

When that chorus hits...OMG goosebumps, feels and all that stuff. One of my faves of the year so far.

[@killiansred1000]

I’ve listened to this 4 times now. Everything in this song blends so well together. Great frickin’ song.

[@Tristan_Anderwelt]

1:15 She has such an unexpectedly amazing voice. I am mesmerized every time.

[@安拓-t3n]

I like the intellectual atmosphere of Hazuki here.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

voice is very beautiful. the song too. and the guitarists are world class anyway. 🔥❤

[@jamie.norris]

Wow.. this is fantastic. That chorus kicking in sounded very 90's. I love this. I love that voice.

[@jessecatron8225]

Lisa x is unreal. Rina’s voice is truly exceptional. Hazuki is just the best

[@rocotocloc]

This is pretty cool, it kinda sounds like an early 2000's rock... but way better. Wich doesn't surprise me at all because japanese musicians are really good with taking old genres/styles and put these little "extras" to make them stand out

[@gorillack_japan]

Li-sa has performed covers of Street Fighter and other video game music on Japanese TV shows, but she's still just a 16-17 year old high school student. I am half-excited and half-terrified to see what will happen in the future.

[@knightofthefivemaids]

LI.SA. has the capacity and talent to surpass all other guitarist including the greats . and with the talent that is being stacked in her band could be one of the biggest acts to have ever take to the stage , and trust I'm not fanboying just being realistic

[@shaunyweaver1144]

It's a wonderful thought that in any given lifetime, you would never be able to hear all the music in this world, how magical is that .

[@bryanhallman8183]

This reminds me of around the 1993-1996 era in alternative music. A little bit of a ballad mixed with really clean guitar sound, and more basic drums (compared to Akane)... 👍 I like it!

[@bobbywinkler9455]

Beautiful voice really has a lot of control of it and she's beautiful all these girls are fantastic I don't think you could find better entertainment

[@RazvanMihaeanu]

One of the clearest English ever heard in my life. Rina is amazing. And Li-sa X is just pure talent. ps- "Suzuki from Nemophila" is running gag on SGBC reactor channel 🤣

[@RyanMear]

SGBC?

[@RazvanMihaeanu]

@@RyanMear Brewtality Films LLC (aka "Super Galactic Brew Crew" - SGBC) kzbin.info/door/QS6k5cK3-CMVslXdhDkqDAvideos Lots and lots of discoveries there...from the world of rock/metal. We have MegaBowls, Snack Packs...Roach Clips 😂... ...J-Metal Tuesday, WTF Wednesday, World Metal Thursday, Free Form Friday...

[@RazvanMihaeanu]

oh, look we serve BAND-MAID too, today! 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYm3qoOIitipa9k (btw, the bowls usually have like 4-5 songs - the last one is Roach Clip...and there are like 3, maybe even 4 bowls per day.)

[@masahikotsunoda8278]

I love your reaction, especially for Japanese musicians 😄arigatou❤️

[@mattdhorstman]

So I just heard this song for the first time today. It blew my mind. This is like prog modern country? It's insane. This song is beautiful.

[@RyanMear]

Right!?

[@Logan-Wolverine]

Brano stupendo,eseguito magistralmente,ma la cantante... cioè...voglio dire...la cantante e Mostruosa!!!

[@ckiemnstr345]

Rina is just so good. Having the guitars pull back during the verses and then build for the choruses prevents the continuous power metal belt since she doesn't have to fight for space. Once Li-sa-X, 17, graduates from high school next year Hazuki is going to be super busy if Li-sa-X wants to go straight into touring instead of going to college. Librarian Hazuki > garage band Hazuki.

[@fastskipper777]

Oh man, you are so right. Hazuki looks like a librarian. So funny. LOL

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Hazuki is the damn chef’s kiss whether she’s in specs mode or sporting her Arch Enemy shirt with ripped up leggings!😊💪🏻🤘🏻

[@vincenzo-maidiac-5457]

This was astounding!

[@rossmudie9298]

What a great uplifting tune, have to listen to more of this band, I'd love to hear Russ Allen come in and duet on this song.

[@cats-eyes]

I've been busy with work lately, and I saw this video earlier. Since Li-sa-X and SiM are from my hometown "Shonan", I secretly support them. "Shonan" is called "California in Japan" and music activities are active. This song is my favorite, and I'm honestly surprised that Li-sa-X is this young and chose this vocalist Rina and is doing this kind of music. And it's very interesting to see what kind of guitarist he will be in the future. By the way, how does Rina's English when a native hears it?

[@RyanMear]

Her English is fantastic👍 I can hear the accent, but I don't know if I had no idea of the origins, if I could place it.

[@cats-eyes]

@@RyanMear Is that so! Thank you for letting me know. By the way, Miku has just uploaded a video to the official channel. Yeah, a performance in Japan will be held in the summer! And additional performances have been decided for the US tour. However, I am worried about the announcement of April Fool's Day!?

[@cembor]

This is the song that lead me to Nemophila recently. I think I mentioned that on Discord that everyone should join. I already knew Lisa-X but I didn't know who other guitarist was so I had to look her up to see plays with Nemophila. So, naturally I look at your Nemophila reaction, which people should watch if they liked this song.

[@casey16920]

Rina's voice is nothing short of heaven sent

Rina brings the emotion to this performance

[@realdocloco]

With Rina, Li-sa found a real gem! She has an amazingly pleasant warm tone, and range to die for. It's like what Paul Gilbert did when he recruited Eric Martin for Mr Big (... and yes Li-sa has been a Paul Gibert student, she probably took some advices too). And guitar-wise, Hazuki is such a perfect complement and she has many occasions to shine, it's not only focused on Li-sa. I just can't wait for their first album (of course, Li-sa is still at school, that's why there's only a couple of singles untill now).

[@JK-tz6kk]

The progressions (I think it's no. 5 or 6. We number each progression type) are like what we play in church, Po! It has a Hillsong vibe, less the astronomical leads. Akane and Misa would fit in here nicely, with Kanamicho composing, as she said she want to for other bands. Very soulful, Po!

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Rina is, to me, like a hybrid of Pat Benatar and Natalie Merchant. VERY naturally powerful but nuanced and unique!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@takaorobinson8719]

Well said.

[@JWPanimation]

Lisa made a huge mistake letting her go...

[@AngelLWJ]

Hazuki🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@madsstavang]

I have been sleeping on Li-sa-X. Got to check out more

[@ilbrnb22]

She's 17 now

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Ryan! Greetings! The rain is about to stop at last! I will have to check the damage inn the garden... Very interesting reaction indeed, and I discovered new extremely talented (and so bleedin' young!) artists. Now who is playing drums, piano and bass? Session musicians? The singer must have been US-educated judging from her fluency and accent! I truly think we are only discovering the tip of an iceberg with an enormous base. In a country of 124 million souls, women count for slightly more than half. The same women will have or have had basic musical education since kingergarten, while boys will be active mostly in sports. Musical education will come far later if it ever comes. There are some notable exceptions (Asterism) but male bands will appear at high school, meaning a 10-year gap with women. No wonder most good rock groups are all female in Japan these days! We are in for a long and pleasurable haul! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@billmcleangunsmith]

Hazuki the librarian is a nice look for her!

[@JWPanimation]

Yes, Is this her real persona?

[@brewswillis9783]

Love Li-sa-x & Co! Anyone else get a Toto vibe during the breakdown midway through?

[@keithvincent4]

Love this.

[@danettecrossley7912]

She has a beautiful voice I think it can use some seasoning or it's the song truthfully I don't care for much I think the musicians are really good true potential maybe it's just me to this style of music to poppy but I'm an old rock and roller God bless

[@TheChampOfMedium]

How nice was that bridge man?

[@RyanMear]

Right?!

[@clivematthews5296]

Can anyone tell me if this Rina is Rina Aiuchi who had a solo career and released several albums a few years ago. Her English is much better that most Japanese singers.

[@nazebeth]

No, she's not Rina Aiuchi.

[@clivematthews5296]

@@nazebeth Okay thanks. Still has better English than most.

[@フィルコリンズ]

Ryan, you look cool with your voice and face! Isn't it popular with women? Ryan様、貴方は声も顔も、渋くて格好いいですね！ 女性からの人気も高いのでは？

[@RyanMear]

It is with at least one!

[@jameswelsh598]

I wish they could have stayed together

[@concordia697]

Congratulations to my favorite singer on her first million subscribers! Meet the singer with the most unique voice (dramatic contralto with polyphonic overtones), reactors call her the goosebump queen. "Together with her tessitura, it identifies her potential voice type as dramatic contralto, the deepest, darkest, and most powerful contralto voice." (Wikipedia about Diana) Full vocal range - 4 octaves. Please react to Diana Ankudinova !

[@concordia697]

Can’t Help Falling in Love kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17dn3dshrCVqMk

[@RyanMear]

You people never mention my videos or music. Only spam with trying to demand II listen to this cover artist. NO. You want special requests? Join my Patreon

[@federerfanatic]

No vibrato singing. Very nice.

[@JWPanimation]

Yeah that tremolo seems very popular in Asian singing, I'm not a huge fan...

[@martine3293]

Hey Ryan. I hope you're doing well. Have you been made aware that Floor Jansen dropped her first ever solo single last Friday? She's been working on a solo album during the pandemic, as the Nightwish tour wasn't happening. It's different from Nightwish, a conscious choice. She intentionally wanted to stay away from any form of metal and just do something of her own. If you haven't heard it yet, check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XdZZp8fJh7fJo

[@jackjack-by7mo]

LADYBABY "ニッポン饅頭

[@akikohorie4764]

Li-sa-X isYou're 17 at the moment!

[@JWPanimation]

Lisa mad a huge mistake letting Rina go. The new singer for KOIAI is pretty and can dance, but IMHO the music has taken a step backwards.

[@RyanMear]

I do not agree

[@montesatv3736]

Next reaction sweet child o'mine fingerstyle guitar cover by alip ba ta

[@ral8452]

who the hell is the drummer ???

[@johnbateman3432]

In the 80's and 90's there were a lot of songs like this, minus the virtuoso guitars, playing on FM radio in the US. They called it MOR, for middle of the road. I didn't like it then, same as Ryan. Usually the singing was by some pop diva like CHER or Bette Midler, and the instrumentation was manufactured by a producer, rather than created by a band of musicians. The gang I hung with just called it commercial music. Maybe Japan never went through that period and so doesn't have the bad memories of it.