YOSHIKI

YOSHIKI

Born: November 20, 1965
in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
known by the mononym Yoshiki, is a Japanese musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as a co-founder of the visual kei rock band X Japan, for which he is the drummer, pianist and main songwriter. Yoshiki's solo career includes two classical studio albums—Eternal Melody (1993), produced by George Martin, and Eternal Melody II (2005)—and the classical compilation Yoshiki Classical (2013). Described by Billboard as a "musical innovator" and named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history" by Consequence of Sound, Yoshiki has also collaborated and played with artists such as Tetsuya Komuro, Roger Taylor, Gene Simmons, and Sarah Brightman.

In 1999, at the request of the Japanese government, he composed and performed a classical song at a celebration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. For the 69th Golden Globe Awards, the show's original musical theme was composed by Yoshiki and became available for digital download on iTunes, with all proceeds going to charity.

Movies for YOSHIKI...

Yoshiki: Under the Sky
Title: Yoshiki: Under the Sky
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2023
Type: Movie
YOSHIKI produced and collaborated with artists from various countries such as the United States, Europe, China, and Japan with songs he arranged himself. "Yoshiki Under the Sky" will be released ahead of the world in Japan on Friday September 8th. This project started with YOSHIKI's message to the whole world that we can overcome any difficulties, even in a time of global crisis.
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Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
Title: Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
Character: Self
Released: February 5, 2021
Type: Movie
Expect to see Yoshiki perform new arrangements and performances of hit songs Let It Go from Frozen, and Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King. Of course, we’ll also see performances of some iconic X Japan songs such as Endless Rain, and Without You. In addition to all of this, Yoshiki will give fans an intimate look at his musical origins and recording process at his L.A. studio.
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Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
Title: Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
Released: November 8, 2018
Type: Movie
In celebration of her upcoming new album Hymn, best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman is in cinemas with an incredible performance. HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert was captured live for the big screen from the Festspielhaus in the enchanted Bavarian Alps, known for the historic and captivating Neuschwanstein Castle. Staged in two acts, the performance is a hybrid of a musical film, a classical-crossover program and a large-scale concert production. Brightman is accompanied by her band, the Munich orchestra, a 50-voice choir and the Ludwig Ensemble of dancers. The concert was conceived and created by Sarah Brightman, Anthony Von Laast (Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast), and Frank Peterson (Enigma, Andrea Bocelli). Filmed using state-of-the-art video and audio technologies, cinema audiences will also enjoy an exclusive “making of” feature.
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X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X  Acoustic Special Miracle
Title: X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
Released: July 14, 2017
Type: Movie
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x japan live 2017 at the Wembley arena
Title: x japan live 2017 at the Wembley arena
Character: Drum & Piano
Released: March 4, 2017
Type: Movie
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We Are X
Title: We Are X
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 2016
Type: Movie
As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.
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Junk Story
Title: Junk Story
Character: himself
Released: May 23, 2015
Type: Movie
A look back at the life and career of Japanese guitarist hide, who died under questionable circumstances in 1998.
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Title: SWITCH Interview Masters
Released: April 6, 2013
Type: TV
Two charismatic people from completely different fields who usually have no contact with each other meet, and with the intention of what kind of chemical reaction "switch" will enter, "masters" who are active on the front line will meet each other. In addition to the chemical reactions of the two charisma that can not be seen in a simple dialogue, they visit each other's work sites and explore common methodologies and hints for success, as well as the "face" of both the speaker and the listener. A new cross-interview show that you can enjoy.
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Global Metal
Title: Global Metal
Character: Himself
Released: June 20, 2008
Type: Movie
In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe and North America. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn on a whirlwind journey through Asia, South America and the Middle East as he explores the underbelly of the world's emerging extreme music scenes; from Indonesian death metal to Chinese black metal to Iranian thrash metal. GLOBAL METAL reveals a worldwide community of metalheads who aren't just absorbing metal from the West - they're transforming it - creating a new form of cultural expression in societies dominated by conflict, corruption and mass-consumerism.
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X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
Title: X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
Released: February 29, 2008
Type: Movie
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X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
Title: X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
Released: February 29, 2008
Type: Movie
X Japan Returns 1993.12.31 is an X Japan live DVD, released on February 29, 2008. It contains the band's performance at the Tokyo Dome on December 31, 1993.
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X Japan - Shiroi Yoru
Title: X Japan - Shiroi Yoru
Released: July 25, 2007
Type: Movie
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X Japan - Aoi Yoru
Title: X Japan - Aoi Yoru
Released: July 25, 2007
Type: Movie
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Title: Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi
Released: January 10, 2006
Type: TV
It is said that "the style of work reflects a person's way of life." This documentary program closely follows top-notch professionals and thoroughly delves into their work. Since its premiere in January 2006, it has observed individuals at the forefront of their respective fields, such as Ichiro (Major League Baseball player), Sayuri Yoshinaga (film actor), Haruko Niitsu (janitor), Ken Takakura (film actor), Kasumi Ishikawa (table tennis player), Hikaru Utada (singer-songwriter), Kumamon (local government employee), and Yoshiharu Habu (professional shogi player).
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X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
Title: X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
Character: Himself
Released: September 24, 2003
Type: Movie
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X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
Title: X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
Released: December 3, 2002
Type: Movie
DVD edition of "DAHLIA TOUR FINAL 1996" filmed on December 31, 1996 at Tokyo Dome, originally released on video in 1997. A 2-disc set. On Vocal - Toshi On Bass - Heath On Guitar - Pata On Guitar - Hide On Drums & Piano - Yoshiki
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X JAPAN - The Last Live
Title: X JAPAN - The Last Live
Character: Himself
Released: March 29, 2002
Type: Movie
X Japan's very last live concert on December 31, 1997 at Tokyo Dome. The show was important in two ways, since it marked the end of a band but it became the starting point for some outstanding solo careers.
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The Great Music Experience - Nara City Japan 1994
Title: The Great Music Experience - Nara City Japan 1994
Character: Self
Released: May 20, 1994
Type: Movie
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Title: NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Character: The Last Rockstars
Released: January 3, 1951
Type: TV
NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen (NHK紅白歌合戦, "NHK Red and White Song Battle"), more commonly known simply as Kouhaku, is an annual New Year's Eve television special held on December 31 every year, and produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK. It is broadcast live simultaneously on NHK General TV, BS4K, BS8K and NHK radio (nationally) and internationally on NHK World Premium and some overseas (mainly cable) broadcasters who buy the program. The program divides the most popular music artists of the year into competing teams of red and white. The 'red' team or 'akagumi' (紅組) is composed of all female artists (or groups with female vocals), while the 'white' team or 'shirogumi' (白組) is all male (or groups with male vocals).
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Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig
Title: Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig is a live VHS/LD released by X Japan on June 1, 1989. It contains footage from the band's performance at "Shibuya Koukaido" on March 16, 1989. The video was re-released on DVD on September 9, 2001.
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Title: YOSHIKI CLASSICAL with Orchestra 2022 in JAPAN
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
The final day of a series of Yoshiki Classical with Orchestra concerts held on 19 September 2022, at Tokyo International Forum.