|
|
| Otakon
convention with Yoshiki |
Big news here! Yoshiki will attend the Otakon convention.
The convention takes place in Baltimore from the 4th to
the 6th August 2006. There will be a Q&A with Yoshiki
and maybe he will be signing autographs.
Click here
to get more details about the event.
|
 |
| Source:
Otakon |
|
| Yoshiki
updates his blog on myspace |
|
| Source:
Myspace |
|
| Yoshiki
on Yahoo |
There's
an article about Yoshiki in the Yahoo Music Magazine. He
explains how he is using the internet as a way to market
Violet UK. He explains the advantages to reach people from
all over the world. It's in japanese and can be found here.
|
| Source:
Yahoo
- Thanks to Beatriz for this news! |
|
| Violet
UK Preview - Mona Lisa, City Of Devils |
You can
hear a preview of the Violet UK songs "Mona Lisa"
and "City Of Devils" and a new version of Sex&Religion
now on myspace.
|
| Source:
Thanks to Bre for this news! |
|
| Berusaiyu
no Bara |
YOSHIKI
has been named as the composer of the music for a well known
animation turn movie planned for release in Spring 2007
called: Berusaiyu no Bara |
| Source:
Thanks to Bre for this news! |
|
| Bullrun
DVD |
Yoshiki
anticipated in the Bullrun 2004, as mentioned some time
ago in the news section. (The bullrun is a ralley leading
across the USA). You can order a DVD now of this event here.
It has some nice clips about Yoshiki. Or you can watch a
collection of Yoshiki clips of this event here.
|
| Source:
bullrun.com |
|
| Yoshiki.net |
Yoshiki's
official site has reopened and everyone (not only members)
can access it now. Click here
to visit the site. |
| Source:
yoshiki.net |
|
| Lyrics
of Sex & Religion |
| Note that
these are not the official lyrics, I can't guarantee that
they're hundert percent correct.
Lyrics: Yoshiki, Music: Yoshiki |
| Getting
high to match the low, but I can’t get enough satisfaction
Play with me and fly with me, I’m addicted to you
like sex and religion
The higher and higher we get , the further, further we'll
be falling
Maybe birds are meant to be; baby, are our feelings supposed
to be in a cage
Where is the sun that led me to rome,
it’s swirled away
Whether it’s real, or truth in a dream, it’s
still pointing my mind
Drowning deep in the dark, eternal
roses evoke temptation
Come to me and come with me, into the unknown, beyond this
illusion
The harder and harder you fight, the deeper, deeper you
get sucked in
Maybe, maybe it’s time to surrender, to this lust
Where is the sun that led me to rome,
it’s swirled away
Wheter it’s real, or truth in a dream, it’s
still pointing my mind
The higher you get, the further you’ll
be falling, maybe it’s the end
baby let’s get to the end, where everything starts
new
Wheter it’s love, or lust ...
love, I don’t care.
Just come as you are, and lose yourself, among faith, sex
in the distance to shine
Where is the sun that led me to rome, it’s still fucking
my mind |
| |
|
| Violet
UK on Itunes |
The "release"
of Violet UK started. Although in another way as expected.
Instead of releasing a CD, you can download a test mix of
"Sex And Religion" on Itunes Japan. A new release
date for the CD has yet to be determined. |
| Source: Itunes |
|
| X
Japan Complete II |
On the
1st October 2005 a new X-Japan release will hit the stores.
It's a huge set containing 5 CDs and 7 DVDs. Two of the
DVDs contain never before released videos. You can pre-order
the set here
at CD Japan. Or here
at yesasia (includes free shipping and the box set is a
bit cheaper). |
| CDs:
Art Of Life
Dhalia
Live Live Live Tokyo Dome 1993-1996 (2-discs)
Live Live Live Extra
Live in Hokkaido 1995.12.4 Bootleg
Art of Life Live
The Last Live (3-discs)
DVDs:
Dahlia The Video Visual Shock #5 Part 1 & 2
Dahlia Tour Final (2-discs)
X Japan Clips II
The Last Live Video (2-discs)
Art of Life Live 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
Bonus DVDs:
X FILM GIG 1993 Visual Shock Kogekisaikai
Kurenai/XCLAMATION |
| Source: Cdjapan,
Yesasia
- Thanks to Breanna for these News! |
|
| Hey Hey Hey with Yoshiki |
| |
|
Yoshiki and Gackt appeared
together on "Hey Hey Hey" a japanese television
show, on the 30th May 2005. Yoshiki promoted his wine and
"Yoshiki Curry" and he performed the song "Unnamed
Song" together with Daughter live on stage. |
| Source: Hey Hey Hey |
|
|
Violet UK Release Date |
The official
Release Date of Violet UK is on the 22nd September 2005.
Note that X Japan disbanded on the 22nd September 1997.
This release opens another chapter in Yoshiki's life. |
| Source: Sanspo
& Sponichi |
|
| Yoshiki at the
Expo opening ceremony |
| 
|
Yoshiki
attended the opening ceremony of the Expo 2005.
It was really exciting for him to hear
the "Expo Super World Orchestra". (About 100 acclaimed
musicians from the world's top orchestras, most of whom
serve as concertmasters and soloists, came together to form
a grand orchestra for the occasion.)
He felt very honored to watch the Expo
Super World Orchestra perform I'll Be Your Love. |
| Source: Daily
Japan |
|
|
Yoshiki back in Japan |
| Yoshiki
will visit Japan to promote "Eternal Melody II"
and the "Symphonic Concert" DVD. He will also
be a special guest for the Japan Expo on the 24th March
2005.
According to Yoshiki he will finish recording
for Violet UK this month and he plans to release it in the
autumn but there is NO official release date yet. |
| A "Thank
You" goes out to Koki again for these News! |
|
|
Fool's Mate: Interview
With Yoshiki |
In the
new issue of Fool's Mate (February issue with Gackt on the
cover) is a new interview with Yoshiki about his return
to Japan and the upcoming Violet UK album. Click here
to view the cover and the index of the magazine. |
| Source: Fool's
Mate |
|
| Release
Date and Tracklist Of The Live DVD |
| The Release Date of the
Live DVD is the 30th March. It's a DVD from the "Yoshiki
Symphonic Concert" with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
featuring Violet UK. The concert was held in the Tokyo International
Forum on the 3rd and 4th December 2002. You can preorder
the DVD here.
Tracklist: |
| 1. Say Anything
2. Amethyst
3. Last Song
4. 7th
5. Forever Love
6. Longing
7. Amethyst (with Vocal and Piano)
|
8. Seize The Light
9. I'll Be Your Love
10. Screaming Blue
11. Blind Dance
12. Anniversary
13. Endless Rain
14. Tears |
| Source: Columbia
and Cdjapan |
|
|
Release Date And Tracklist Of Eternal Melody II |
| The Release Date Of Yoshiki's
"Eternal Melody II" is also on the 30th March.
You can preorder it here.
It will be also available through Amazon (43.49 US$), you
can order the CD here.
Tracklist: |
Disc One:
1. Unnamed Song
2. Seize the Light
3. Without You
4. Longing
5. I'll Be Your Love
6. Kimi Dake Dakara
|
7. Red Christmas
8. Ima Wo Dakishimete
9. Forever Love
Disc Two:
1. Anniversary |
| Source: Columbia
and Cdjapan |
|
| |
Finally
there's a new release date for Yoshiki's Eternal Melody
II in end of March. The CD includes following songs (in
no particular order): Anniversary, Without You, Seize The
Light, I'll Be Your Love, 7th and Red Christmas.The exact
tracklist and the release date are going to be announced
soon officially. |
|
| Source: Columbia
& Sponichi |
|
| The Trax |
| |
Yoshiki is producing a new
band called "The Trax" from Korea. Their new single
is out now and called "Paradox".
For more information (gallery and videoclips)
visit their official site here
(japanese) or here
(korean). |
| Source: Trax |
|
| Yoshiki Visits Takarazuka |
| Yoshiki
came back to Japan for a brief visit on the 27th August.
He visited a revue from Takarazuka and offered a new song
for the revue.Takarazuka is a company staging western style
musical shows, the novelty of Takarazuka is that all the
parts are played by women. The costume and set designs are
incredibly lavish, and the performances are melodramatically
emotional. |
|
| Source: Takarazuka
Revue (A special Thank You to Koki for these news!) |
|
|
Violet UK Singer
Sara with her band Red Delicious |
| Red Delicious
spent 3 years trying to perfect a collection of songs to
release as their official 1st retail CD. Lead Singer Sara
Wallace floats through the songs with her beautiful and
provocative vocal sound taking the listener on a journey
through every imaginable thought provoking innervations.
Red Delicious has delivered a collection of songs that simply
can’t be denied. With their unique blend of alternative
rock, with acoustic and electronic influences, their songs
are guitar and melody driven, sultry and laden with hooks,
yielding a sound all their own. "Addictions & Scars"
is the follow-up to Red Delicious's first Internet only
CD "Emotional Blur".
Click here
for more information. |
| Source: Green
Street Studios |
|
| Bullrun
USA 2004 with Yoshiki |
| |
Yoshiki took part in the
Bullrun. The Bullrun is "the world's most glamorous
car rally" all in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.
The event took place from 4th - 11th June and the rally's
course was LA - Vegas - Phoenix - Desert - Dallas - New
Orleans - Tampa - Miami. Other participants were: Paris
Hilton, The Cuban Brothers & Nick Moran. |
| Source: Bullrun |
|
| 7th
hide Memorial Day |
| |
Yoshiki came back to Japan
for hide's 7th memorial day on the 2nd May. He, Pata and
Ina attended the "seventh anniversary of death event"
taking place in the hide museum. Many fans gathered to visit
the hide museum and to lay down flowers infront of hide's
altar. |
| Source: Sponichi |
|
|
First X Japan Release In The US |
X Japan finally gets their
first official US Release. It's a set of a CD and DVD. You
can order it here. |
| |
Tracklist
CD:
|
Tracklist
DVD: |
| 1. Kurenai
2. Joker (live)
3. Blue Blood
4. Endless Rain
5. Miscast
6. Celebration
7. Love Replica
8. Xclamation
9. Week End (live)
10. Silent Jealousy
11. X (live)
12. Say Anything |
1.
X
2. Kurenai
3. Endless Rain
4. Week End
5. Celebration
6. Silent Jealousy
7. Joker
8. Say Anything
|
| Source: Amazon |
|
|
Yoshiki Article In Fool's Mate Magazine |
| The latest issue of the
magazine Fool's Mate (November 2003) has Yoshiki on it's
cover and a ten pages interview inside about Violet Uk.
Other articles in this issue are: Dir En
Grey, Pierrot, Baroque, Mook, Merry, Plastic Tree, Sugizo,
Janne Da Arc, Penicillin and Jils. Click here
to order it.
|
|
| Source:
jpophelp |
|
|
Dahlia Article At Japantoday |
| 
|
In the article Dahlia talks
about her childhood in Hawaii, how she was raised by her
grandmother because both of her parents were working (both
singers, her brother is a jazz musician) and how her grandmother
taught her a lot about Okinawa and Japanese culture. She
also explains the meaning of "I'll Be Your Love"
and how it was to work with Yoshiki.
To read the full article click here.
|
| Source:
japantoday |
|
DVD
& Eternal Melody II Release Date
|
|
Sorry to inform you, but it seems like Yoshiki still isn't
done with editing, because according to cdjapan the new
release date for the DVD is undetermined again and they
took "Eternal Melody II" out of their catalogue.
|
| Source:
cdjapan |
|
Yoshiki
Symphonic Concert 2002 DVD Release Date
|
The new release date of Yoshiki's Symphonic Concert 2002
with Tokyo City Pillharmonic Orchestra featuring Violet
UK DVD is the 17th December 2003. You can preorder it
now here. |
| Source:
cdjapan |
|
| Eternal
Melody II Release Date |
You can preorder Eternal Melody II
here. There is no tracklist available
yet, but the CD features songs like: Anniversary (written
for the Empereor's 10th anniversay of reign), I'll Be
Your Love (EXPO song), Seize The Light (Globe) and "Seventh
featuring Violet UK" inspired by the attack on September
11. Like in Eternal Melody I, all these songs are classical
versions of Yoshiki's latest works. |
| Source:
cdjapan |
|
|
Art Of Life Goods |
You can order official Art Of Life goods like T-shirts, keychains,
and much more on this
site. You can also oder the "Cool
Stance & Hot Style" Yoshiki T-shirts there. |
| Source:
Avex Network |
|
| DVD: Art
Of Life Live |
|
The stunning
live performance from X Japan's "Art Of Life"
from (only performed once in 1993 at the Tokyo Dome) is
now for the first time available on DVD.The Limited Edition
includes a photo book with 48 pages and an additional
photo booklet with rare photos from the band.
You can order the regular
edition here
and the limited edition here. |
| Source: cdjapan |
|
| New Single:
I'll Be Your Love |
|
This is
the official theme for the EXPO 2005. Written by Yoshiki
and performed by "Dahlia", chosen by Yoshiki
to sing this song.
Yoshiki describes this song as a “ballad based on
the theme of nature and love, combined with the global
image of world exposition and advances in science and
technology.” Dahlia, aged 19, is from Hawaii and
is a bilingual girl with a Japanese father and an American
mother.
.
|
|
You can order the maxi CD here.
For more informations about this project please visit
the news
archive on this site. |
| Source:
cdjapan |
|
| World
Premier of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean" |
|
Yoshiki attended
the world premier of the newest Walt Disney movie "Pirates
of the Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl"
on the side of actress Virginia Madsen.
The world premier took place
in Disneyland, California on the 28th June 2003. |
.  |
| Source: Dailyceleb |
|
| First
National Internet Safety Month |
|
Keeping children
safe this summer while they surf the web is the focus
of Hollywood celebs & sports heroes, home depot nationwide,
Symantec and I-Safe America.
Yoshiki attended the "'Home Depot & I-Safe's
First National Internet Safety Month" event amongst
other celebrities in Hollywood on the 6th June 2003. |
.  |
| Source: I-Safe
and Wireimage
(fotos) |
|
| Eternal
Melody II |
|
Yoshiki plans to release "Eternal
Melody II". The CD will contain most likely Forever
Love, Anniversary and some Violet UK songs. |
| Source:
Yoshiki
Mobile |
|
| Symphonic
Concert DVD Postponed |
|
The new release date of the DVD is
undetermined, cause Yoshiki was not able to finish mixing
the sound/editing the DVD in time. |
| Source: cdjapan |
|
| Yoshiki
Symphonic Concert DVD |
|
Yoshiki
will release a DVD from his Symphonic Concert with the
Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra and Violet UK on the
28th May. This DVD is only available in a limited edition
(20.000 copies worldwide). You can preorder it now here. |
| Source:
cdjapan |
|
| Book:
Watashi wa akiramenai |
|
|
Yoshiki's
new book called "Yoshiki: Watashi wa akiramenai"
can be ordered here.
(Shipping worldwide.)
It contains
various pictures and describes his way from X-Japan to
his new project Violet UK. Published by KTC Center Publications,
total 108 pages. |
| Source:
Amazon Japan |
|
| New Globe
CD |
The
first album from Globe called "Level 4"with
Yoshiki as a new member will be released on 26th March
2003. The first press includes a special feature/bonus.
You can preorder it now here.
|
|
Tracklist:
1. Out Of C Control (Album Mix)
2. Get It On Now (Feat. Keiko)
3. Weather Report
4. Box, The
5. This Is The Last Night
6. Inside (Feat. Marc)
7. Seize The Light (Album Mix)
8. Blow
9. Compass (Album Mix)
|
|
| Source: cdjapan |
|
| Symphonic
Concert |
 |
You can
now look up some info about the concert (only in japanese)
and watch a videoclip with excerpts from the concert here.
People
in Japan can also sign up on the Showtime site to get
access to the member section. |
| Source:
Showtime |
|
| Yoshiki
back On Stage |
|
Yoshiki
returned on stage after nearly five years since the Last
Live concert from X Japan. He played songs such as: Say
Anything, Forever Love, Endless Rain... And he also presented
for the first time in a concert Violet UK with 2 american
female singers. |
|
|
Due
to problems with his hands Yoshiki had to cut down a bit
on the performance. All in all it was a terrific and very
emotional concert.
Planned
release date for Violet UK is spring 2003, followed by
a tour.
Click here
to read an article about Yoshiki's Symphonic
concert (japanese). |
| Source:
Sanspo |
|
| Parco
commercials |
|
|
Yoshiki
and the vocalist from Violet UK, Sara, are the stars of
the new commercials from the company Parco. You can watch
the two funny commercials called "Wonderful X'mas"
and "Believe In Wonder" here.
To view pictures from the making of click here.
|
|
The
site also has a contest and you can win 1 of 300 limited-edition
DVDs or posters. (Japanese only) |
| Source: Parco |
|
| Yoshiki
in concert - Violet UK Preview |
|
On
December 3rd and 4th, Yoshiki will give a concert together
with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. It will be a musical
journey through his works from the past with X Japan with
a glance into the future with his new project Violet UK.
Yoshiki will present together with the vocalist of Violet
UK songs that were never heard before.
The concert
will be held in Tokyo at the Tokyo International Forum
(Hall A), tickets are available in different price categories
from 4.000 to 10.000 yen (seating only). |
| Source:
Showtime |
|
| New
Globe single out on November 27th |
|
The
first single from Globe with Yoshiki as a new official
member will be released on the November 27th. The single
is called "Seize The Light" and it's the main
theme from the TV show "Dark Angel" in Japan.
Order now |
Tracklist:
1. Seize The Light
2. Compass
3. Seize The Light (instrumental)
4. Compass (instrumental) |
|
| Tracklist: |
|
1.
Feel Like Dance
2. Departures
3. Is This Love
4. Face
5. Faces Places
6. Love again |
7. Wanna Be A Dreammaker
8. Still Growin' Up
9. Don't Look Back
10. Try This Shoot
11. Many Classic Moments
12. Winter Comes Around Again |
|
Additionally, the best of compilation album "8 Years
- Many Classic Moments" is released simultaneously.
Order
Now
|
|
Source: cdjapan |
|
| I'll
Be Your Love - Official EXPO 2005 Aichi Theme Song |
|
On the official Expo site (Japanese
version) you can now listen to a sample from "I'll
Be Your Love", and also see the score and the lyrics.
To
hear the sample click
here. (Opens in RealPlayer.)
To have a look at the lyrics click here.
And to view the score click here.
Don't forget to watch Yoshiki presenting the song. Video
can be found here.
|
|
Sources:
official
Expo site, Goo
and Kyodo
News
|
|
| Yoshiki
mobile message |
|
This is an excerpt
of an Interview with Yoshiki, held for Yoshiki mobile.
It has a statement from Yoshiki to his fans regarding
joining Globe and also about Violet UK.
Dearest X Japan
Fans:
I really care
about you, because without your support I could not have
lived. Because of you, I am still able to continue as
an artist, so don't worry, I'm still Yoshiki, still X
Japan's Yoshiki. The spirit runs in my blood, whatever
I do and wherever I am. I'll do my best to create music
that is meaningful. Also, I am continuously working on
Violet UK because Violet UK will be my second project
since X Japan, and also the last project in my lifetime.
|
|
Meanwhile,
let me enjoy globe. They are friends of mine and I would
like to support them as much as I can. This may sound
a little too selfish, but I have been working on Violet
UK so hard, and for such a long time, I've gotten lost
in it many times. But my fans, I mean you guys, and your
warm words made me find the light whenever I was lost.
That is why I could keep working on Violet UK till this
day. |
|
|
I think the goal is
near, but who knows, because the producer is me, "Yoshiki."
This guy can't compromise when it comes to his music.
Do you understand what I'm talking about? I've been fighting
inside because there are several "Yoshikis"
in me. But in the end, I will let him bring you music
that is beautiful and beyond outrageous, whether it will
be popular or not. So please wait another 10 years…..I'm
joking. I hope that day will come sooner, maybe even early
next year. By the time I finish Violet UK, I would love
to visit the countries where my fans are. I can't wait
to see you, because I love you, "I love you all."
|
|
Source: Yoshiki
Mobile |
|
|
Yoshiki
mobile |
People
in Japan can now sign up for "Yoshiki Mobile"
to receive news, interviews, logos and special ringtones
for your mobile phone. More info can be found here. |
|
|
|
| Cool
Stance And Hot Style |
In
the Sony Music Entertainment shop you can buy now Yoshiki
T-shirts with 2 special designs called "Cool Stance"
and "Hot Style". Click here
to order. (Japanese only) |
  |
|
Source: Sony
Music Entertainment Inc. Shop.. |
|
| Yoshiki
joins Globe |
|
|
On September
1st, a news conference was held and Globe introduced Yoshiki
as the new 4th official member. Yoshiki will co-write songs
with Komuro and alternate between drums and piano. Yoshiki
decided in July to accept Komuro’s invitation to join
Globe. Both have been friends for several years, and have
already worked together for the project V2. |
|
Globe
already started to record new material co-written by Yoshiki
and Komuro. A single is due to be out in November and
an album next spring. A nationwide tour is also planed.
Even though Yoshiki is still working on Violet UK he said
“I give all my projects 100 percent.” Two
of the most talented artists in Japan found together,
now it’s time to wait for the record to be released.
Click here
to read the full article. |
|
Source:
The Japan Times |
|
| Official
EXPO 2005 Aichi Theme Song |
|
The Japan Association
for the 2005 World Exposition held a press conference
on July 25 at Tokyo Prince Hotel in Minato-ku, Tokyo,
to announce the official theme song for the Exposition
of Global Harmony. It featured about a 5-minute presentation
of the melody for the song by songwriter and producer
YOSHIKI and introduction of the female vocalist DAHLIA.
|
|
|
YOSHIKI described the song as a “ballad based on
the theme of nature and love, combined with the global
image of world exposition and advances in science and
technology.” DAHLIA, aged 19, is from Hawaii and
is a bilingual girl with a Japanese father and an American
mother. The song is to be promoted overseas. The song
is scheduled for completion and release in September.
|
| |
|
You can watch a video with Yoshiki
presenting the new song
here.
|
| |
|
| Yoshiki
Arts |
|
You can order beautiful Art prints
with Yoshiki now. Three different designs are available,
all consisting off a modified picture of Yoshiki with
writing on it. The prints are available in 3 different
sizes.
Visit the site
here. The site is in Japanese
but when you scroll down to the very bottom you can see
that they also accept orders from overseas. |
|
|
Source:
jabc |
|
| Abandoned
Pools video |
Yoshiki
has a guest appearance in the newest Abandoned Pools video
"Remedy". They are signed to Extasy Records
and Yoshiki is the executive producer from their record.
You can download the video here
on the official Abandoned Pools site. |
|
|
Source: Official
Abandoned Pools site |
|
