YOSHIKI

Born: 1965-11-20

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.


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We Are X

as Self
Released: 2016-03-12

As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during...

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Global Metal

as Himself
Released: 2008-06-20

In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most...

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Junk Story

as himself
Released: 2015-05-23

A look back at the life and career of Japanese guitarist hide, who died under questionable...

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Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert

as Self
Released: 2018-11-08

In celebration of her upcoming new album Hymn, best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman is in...

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Yoshiki: Under the Sky

as Self
Released: 2023-09-08

YOSHIKI produced and collaborated with artists from various countries such as the United States,...

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X JAPAN - The Last Live

as Himself
Released: 2002-03-29

X Japan's very last live concert on December 31, 1997 at Tokyo Dome. The show was important in...

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Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI

as Self
Released: 2021-02-05

Expect to see Yoshiki perform new arrangements and performances of hit songs Let It Go from...

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X Japan - Shiroi Yoru

as uncredited
Released: 2007-07-25

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X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996

as uncredited
Released: 2002-12-03

DVD edition of "DAHLIA TOUR FINAL 1996" filmed on December 31, 1996 at Tokyo Dome, originally...

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X Japan - Aoi Yoru

as uncredited
Released: 2007-07-25

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X Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena

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Released: 2017-03-04

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X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live

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Released: 2008-02-29

X Japan Returns 1993.12.31 is an X Japan live DVD, released on February 29, 2008. It contains...

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NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen

as The Last Rockstars
First aired: 1951-01-03

NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen (NHK紅白歌合戦, "NHK Red and White Song Battle"), more commonly known simply...

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Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi

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First aired: 2006-01-10

It is said that "the style of work reflects a person's way of life." This documentary program...

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SWITCH Interview Masters

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First aired: 2013-04-06

Two charismatic people from completely different fields who usually have no contact with each...

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