Yoshiki: on Sundance Film Fest. 2016

Japanese musical superstar Yoshiki and director Stephen Kijak talk about their new film "We Are X" at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.

@темы: Yoshiki, Япония, video, X-Japan, J-Rock, Чудо в перьях

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02.02.2016 в 00:02

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Мужыкальная пауза (детям до 16...)

01.02.2016 в 12:08

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Рубашку с плеч!
Бесподобные Гладиолусы перепели песенку хозяйки гей-бара «Зачарованный лес» из сериала «Галавант».
Наивные граждане в комментариях живо интересовались, какой резон женщине быть хозяйкой гей-бара... Хо-хо-хо.

@темы: юмор, video

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GACKT: MAX THE MOVIE [Video]

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Наслаждаемся бредом)))

@темы: GACKT, Япония, video, J-Rock, MAX THE MOVIE, ГАКТ

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GACKT: GACKTstagram

Babies. I'm back. I lost some weights through a fighting with the terrible fever for 3 nights. Sigh....Start getting energy again. Still have a cough though.
生きて帰ってきたが、この数日間のひどい熱で3Kgも体重が落ちてしまった。。。フゥだよ、ったく。また、やり直しだな、まだ咳は出るけど。
@GACKT #GACKTstagram #Iamback

@темы: GACKT, фото, Япония, J-Rock, GACKTstagram, ГАКТ

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Yoshiki: Sundance ASCAP Music Café

@темы: Yoshiki, Япония, video, X-Japan, J-Rock, Чудо в перьях

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GACKT: GACKTstagram

Hi babies. I thought I was dying because of the terrible fever. I couldn't believe how many bottles of water I got last night. Really tired. But I'm still alive. Yeah!
今回の風邪は死ぬかと思った。何本のボトルを空けたかわからない。本当に厳しい風邪だ。
でも、まだ生きてる。感謝だな。
#GACKTstagram @GACKT

Извечный спутник подготовки к туру - лихорадка - Гакта уже, увы, нагнал...

@темы: GACKT, фото, Япония, J-Rock, GACKTstagram, ГАКТ

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X-Japan: News

Выступление в Уэмбли отложено на 4 марта 2017. Альбом отложен. Пата в реанимации. Диагноз позже...

Яху

Нам обещают дополнительно рассказать про релиз альбома в ближайшее время.

В соцсетях Йошики извиняется перед фанатами за случившееся, будто сам виноват во всем...

ファンのみんな.. ごめんね.. I'm sorry.. https://t.co/0bU5NatGqr

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 3 февраля 2016

Our dear fans I'm so sorry.. I just need to pray for Pata's recovery...he is out of the ICU now.. https://t.co/a5S6vRJvC5

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 3 февраля 2016

.@xjapanofficial have postponed their Wembley show due to illness https://t.co/nWKPqsVKIe @YoshikiOfficial pic.twitter.com/u2zkMbeHzX

— Metal Hammer (@MetalHammer) 3 февраля 2016

Our dear fans.. again I'm sorry.. Pata is family, you are too.. #XJapan'll survive #WeAreX.. https://t.co/2LpleQp4nW pic.twitter.com/xE39klbtxP

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 3 февраля 2016

Our dear fans.. Thank you..
"..as long as we are alive, we are going to try." https://t.co/NEHawggu53@latimes pic.twitter.com/mkuOVY4TZy

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 3 февраля 2016

С yoshiki.net

FORCED TO POSTPONE MARCH 12, 2016 WEMBLEY SHOW DUE TO ILLNESS. DATE NOW RE-SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 4, 2017
Due to completely unforeseen circumstances, X JAPAN have announced that their show at SSE Arena Wembley, scheduled for March 12, 2016, has now been postponed to March 4, 2017. All original tickets sold will be honored at the new 2017 date.

PATA (guitarist) was admitted to the ICU at a hospital in Tokyo on January 15, 2016. He was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, which included a severe blood clot. He recently came out of the ICU and his condition has thankfully stabilized, however his doctors do not consider him fit to fly until he has made a full recovery.

After much discussion, X JAPAN has announced a suspension of their current performance commitments, which include the Wembley show. Given the unfortunate circumstances, the release of X JAPAN’s new album, scheduled for a March 11, 2016 has also been postponed. Expect a rescheduled worldwide release date for their as-yet-untitled new album to be announced soon.

Новость от 2016.02.03

@темы: Yoshiki, Япония, X-Japan, Pata, J-Rock, news, Sugizo

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GACKT: GACKTstagram

I found a pic which I took in Okinawa on RR2 tour. RR2 tour was really tough though, LVL tour… https://t.co/uXucfNsqaa

— GACKT (@GACKT) 2 февраля 2016

I found a pic which I took in Okinawa on RR2 tour. RR2 tour was really tough though, LVL tour will be much tougher than ever. Really looking forward to it.
RR2のツアー中の写真を見つけた。休日のひととき、沖縄で撮ったヤツだ。あのツアーはキツかったなぁ、、、でも、次のLVLツアーは、もっと過酷になるんだろうなぁ、。。楽しみだ。
#RR2TOUR #LVLtour #GACKTstagram @GACKT #OKINAWA

@темы: GACKT, фото, Япония, J-Rock, live tour 2016, LAST VISUALIVE, GACKTstagram, ГАКТ

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Yoshiki: News

I'm exhausted.. can I take a break.. 俺もそろそろ倒れそう..

I'm exhausted.. can I take a break.. 俺もそろそろ倒れそう..

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 2 февраля 2016

Я истощен.. Могу ли я взять перерыв.. Я скоро рассыплюсь..

@темы: Yoshiki, Япония, J-Rock, news, Чудо в перьях, Yoshiki's health

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Yoshiki: News

We will announce Pata's condition and #XJAPAN's future plan this week.
今週、PataそしてXJAPANの今の状況をアナウンスする予定です。

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 1 февраля 2016

@темы: Yoshiki, Япония, X-Japan, J-Rock, news, Чудо в перьях

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GACKT: GACKTstagram

Hey babies. How are you doing? I found a pic. I like this hair style. But my staff is saying… https://t.co/B76MRX1pQB

— GACKT (@GACKT) 31 января 2016

Hey babies. How are you doing? I found a pic. I like this hair style. But my staff is saying "Don't cut your hair at all!!!!" All the time. Really annoying,,,,anyway I have a cold now. I don't know why but feel soooo groggy. Annoying too. Night.
こんな写真を見つけた。この髪型好きだなぁ。にしても、スタッフは髪を切らないでください！と言う。ウザいなぁ。。。にしても風邪引いて本当にしんどい。。。これもまたウザいなぁ。。。寝ます。薬が効かない。。。
@GACKT #GACKTstagram #hairstyle

@темы: GACKT, фото, Япония, J-Rock, GACKTstagram, ГАКТ

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Yoshiki: Sundance Film Fest. 2016 & YoshikiChannel

Yoshiki - Sundance 2016 - WeAreX! akabe-shadow

#Sundance 2016 #WeAreX! https://t.co/aDoqlfYbUW

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 31 января 2016

Победа в одной из номинаций Sundance

#Sundance World Cinema Doc Special Jury Award: Best Editing: @wearexfilm, editors: Mako Kamitsuna, John Maringouin pic.twitter.com/Pg1HBhb2mo

— SundanceFilmFestival (@sundancefest) 31 января 2016

Фильм "WeAreX!" на Sundance Film Fest. 2016 завоевал приз жюри документального кино - Лучший монтаж.

#XJAPAN のドキュメンタリー映画「#WeAreX」が、「第31回米サンダンス映画祭」にてワールドシネマドキュメンタリー部門の最優秀編集賞を受賞した。https://t.co/p20EzfI4A5 pic.twitter.com/NDpnfTPVlz

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 31 января 2016

"#WeAreX" won #Sundance World Cinema Doc Special Jury Award: Best Editing! @wearexfilm, https://t.co/2o18ZTO835 pic.twitter.com/B2FTkefbv6

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 31 января 2016

2016.01.31 на YoshikiChannel состоялась трансляция мероприятий во время Sundance Film Fest. 2016, в которых участвовал Йошики.

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TONIGHT! 今夜,米国サンダンス映画祭・#YOSHIKI 密着映像及びプライベートジェット内インタビュー緊急公開！
01/31 23:30 - 25:00 https://t.co/ZlPX4jdPQW pic.twitter.com/DAFZrxJGDL

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 31 января 2016

Broadcasting now! ただいま放送中！
"米国サンダンス映画祭・YOSHIKI密着映像緊急公開！#YoshikiChannel http://ch.nicovideo.jp/yoshikiofficial

Broadcasting now! ただいま放送中！
"米国サンダンス映画祭・#YOSHIKI 密着映像及びプライベートジェット内インタビュー緊急公開！#YoshikiChannel https://t.co/ZlPX4jdPQW pic.twitter.com/4tddKSX8Ib

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 31 января 2016

Broadcasting now! ただいま放送中！
"米サンダンス映画祭 #YOSHIKI 密着映像緊急公開中！@YoshikiChannel https://t.co/ZlPX4jdPQW pic.twitter.com/1WSGGEjs5S

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 31 января 2016

Кривофото с трансляции

Кривовидео с трансляции

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[YoshikiChannel] Art of Life - Part 2 - ASCAP... akabe-shadow


[YoshikiChannel] Endless Rain part - ASCAP... akabe-shadow


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@темы: фото, Yoshiki, Япония, video, X-Japan, J-Rock, Чудо в перьях, Yoshiki Channel

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GACKT: MAX THE MOVIE - New trailer [Video]

@темы: GACKT, Япония, video, J-Rock, news, MAX THE MOVIE, ГАКТ

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Yoshiki: on Sundance Film Fest. 2016 - SlideShow

Yoshiki on Sundance 2016 Slideshow akabe-shadow

@темы: fan-video, Yoshiki, моё, Япония, video, J-Rock, Чудо в перьях

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GACKT: GACKTstagram

ГАКТ мучает Такуми...)))

Doooooooon't doooooooooo thaaaaaat!!!!!!!!!!!
そういうのやめなさーーーーい！！！@GACKT @takumi_yfcz… https://t.co/Rp3iPlEPA9

— GACKT (@GACKT) 30 января 2016

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaake hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim uuuuuuuuuuuup!!!!!!!
起きてくださーーーーーーい！！！！！@GACKT @takumi_yfcz… https://t.co/GuLsqkFcrH

— GACKT (@GACKT) 30 января 2016

GACKT with Takumi 1 akabe-shadow

I woke him uuuuuuup!!!!!!
起こしてやりましたーーー！！！@gackt @takumi_yfcz #GACKTstagram #gotdrunk https://t.co/I5NB6GjBAL

— GACKT (@GACKT) 30 января 2016

GACKT with Takumi 2 akabe-shadow

Sleeeeeeeeep agaaaaaaaaaain!!!!!!!!
おーーーーい、ねるなぁぁあぁ！！！@gackt @takumi_yfcz #GACKTstagram #gotdrunk https://t.co/iGGviqyVEB

— GACKT (@GACKT) 30 января 2016

@темы: GACKT, фото, Takumi, Япония, video, J-Rock, GACKTstagram, ГАКТ

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Yoshiki: on Sundance Film Fest. 2016

#X https://t.co/j9oCyBVV1A pic.twitter.com/vN3sepTnPn

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 29 января 2016

#Sundance #WeAreX #Ascap pic.twitter.com/mDzTrBWAsj

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 30 января 2016

#Russian article! #Sundance #WeAreXFilm https://t.co/wyvVPOcjpS pic.twitter.com/Yyv7n52O5q

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 30 января 2016

Article

Sundance Review: Moving Doc 'We Are X' Chronicles the Tragic Story of Japan's Biggest & Boldest Band

By Carlos Aguilar | SydneysBuzz
Январь 29, 2016 at 7:56PM

Kijak's latest rock-doc centers on X Japan, the most important Japanese musical act ever. Although for most of our isolated Western ears their extravagant and fascinating reinvention of rock and roll might be unknown, the power of their anthems is similar to a transporting religious revelation for millions in latitudes.

“English is the language of rock,” was the restrictive motto used by some to predict the impossibility of a Japanese band being successful in the genre, but, as Stephen Kijak music documentary “We Are X” proves, they were all wrong. Following last year's "Backstreet Boys: Show'Em What You Are Made Of," Kijak's latest rock-doc centers on X Japan, the most important Japanese musical act in existence. Although for most of our ignorant Western ears their extravagant and fascinating reinvention of rock and roll might be unknown, the power of their anthems is similar to a transporting religious revelation for millions.

Considered today as some of the most legendary performers in any language, X Japan was formed in the early 1980s when drummer Yoshiki, the absolute pillar and leader of the band, and vocalist Toshi were just teenagers making sense of their less than ideal lives through the angry energy in their composition. Stylistically, both in their attires and sound, they were the pioneers in the Visual Kei musical movement. Makeup, outrageous hairstyles, colorful clothing, and an overall sense of theatricality to their presence became their signature and what differentiate them from other artists in their local industry. Though they have often been compared groups in Glam rock scene, X Japan is in a category on its own due to the way they incorporate cultural authenticity into their flamboyant personas.

Noticeably embracing these attributes in the making of the film, Kijak takes advantage of the built –in narrative structure that the days leading up to the bands first epic presentation at Madison Square Garden provide. While counting down the days to this monumental event, both the current state at the band and their unbelievably tragic history are revisited in what seems like a painfully constructed scrapbook that holds many wonderful memories of friendship and success next to genuinely touching anecdotes about their bleakest episodes.

Centered on Yoshiki as the driving force of the band, “We Are X” chronicles his rise to superstardom at home while struggling to make an impact abroad as well as the personal battles such as his father’s death that have lead him to write songs that speak to the defeated by revitalizing them with hope. Kijak intelligently sprinkles the engrossing story with Yoshiki’s spiritual beliefs, which constantly lead him to think that all the recurrent calamities that wreck him are cause by an inexplicable curse. His soft-spoken personality and delicate mannerism clash with the commanding and ravaging character he plays on stage.

Watching Yoshiki’s masochistic devotion to his craft - to the point of nearly dying after each show and enduring tremendous muscular pain with every movement - is horrifying and galvanizing at once. He is a man that doesn’t brag about putting his life on the line, but who does so every night to transcend via his music. Is as if with every stroke of the drums Yoshiki attacks his ingrained demons, destroying his body but freeing his soul. Witnessing the amount of reckless vigor he exudes, despite the injections, the neck-brace, medications, and therapy he must submit himself to, is one of the purest examples of art surpassing the human body to become something divinely heroic.

Death is a relentless villain in the story of X Japan. Throughout the film, Yoshiki is seen visiting the cemetery on multiple occasions to honor the departed. One of the most overwhelming sequences takes place when the band’s guitarist, Hide, commits suicide. His importance within the band and among their fan base was immeasurable. Thousands of girls breaking down in the streets of Japan and some even taking their own lives, was the aftermath. That’s the degree to which those who are inspired by their songs idolize Japan X. They replicate their outfits, they have their own hand gestures that resembles the letter that gives name to the band, they have a chant that is closer to a battle call and which exclaims “We are X!’ euphorically, and most importantly they have a sense of family – one that will never judge them based on their quirks.

Proficient and occasionally above the norm, like in the visually enticing opening credits, the documentary itself doesn’t go beyond traditional devices such as intimate interviews, archive footage, and recorded performances Nevertheless, Kijak’s proven affinity to interestingly portray a variety of music-related non-fiction tales shines here partly because of the exuberance of his subjects. The story is bigger than film, especially because the filmmaker’s objective was not only to capture the essence of the band, but also to inform those unfamiliar with X Japan about who they are and why their triumphant return matters. Their accented English lyrics and dramatic approach to performance were never an obstacle for those able to look into the more profound aspects of their work.

By the time the credits roll one feels for Yoshiki’s exposed vulnerability and the initial curiosity of watching a film about obscure Japanese musician transforms into admiration and respect for their loyalty to each other and their inspirational hymns designed to light up packed stadiums. Kijak’s entertaining and potent portrait is bound to become a favorite among fans and to persuade others to join the ranks of those under the loud spell of X Japan.

"We Are X" premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and it's currently seeking distribution.

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@темы: фото, Yoshiki, Япония, X-Japan, J-Rock, Чудо в перьях

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Yoshiki: on Sundance Film Fest. 2016

Твитты

Wow.. #Sundance 2016: #WeAreX (Review) https://t.co/jHAFoFjJGs pic.twitter.com/RSoH4PziZO

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

WOW! #Newsweek #WeAreX Review!.. https://t.co/e9sRHYVgcf #SunDance pic.twitter.com/Bgkq3lhAGl

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

#WeAreXFilm https://t.co/GQ5MWzKl46 @Stephen_Kijak @DiegoisGod pic.twitter.com/LpPI2IAxys

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

‘We Are X’ Director Breaks Down Rock & Roll Film Minus The Sex & Drugs — Watch https://t.co/wzWOKTJS5x via Hollywoodlife

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

What does creative freedom mean to @YoshikiOfficial? #Sundance #XJapan #WeAreX #DropboxInFilm https://t.co/X6iHchFBSw

— Dropbox (@Dropbox) 26 января 2016

@futurshortmedia @multisuniil w/ @yoshikiofficial interview @sundancefest Coming soon! #Yoshiki #XJapan #weareX! pic.twitter.com/3Kq3MVzmBH

— #FutureShortsMedia (@Futurshortmedia) 26 января 2016

Seriously, let's talk about last night! @YoshikiOfficial #BackstreetBoys @skulleeroz #WeAreX #ChefDance #XJAPAN pic.twitter.com/pjEqFMV5H2

— Chefdance (@Chefdance) 25 января 2016

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WE ARE〜... #Sundance! #WeAreXFilm @Deadline　https://t.co/gcyDKhBQWm pic.twitter.com/X4lcqf9aOA

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 28 января 2016

@темы: фото, Yoshiki, Япония, video, X-Japan, J-Rock, news, Чудо в перьях, Yoshiki Channel

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Yoshiki: Back to LA...

On my way to LA!　今夜ロス・プライベートスタジオから生放送〜 https://t.co/ZlPX4iWeZo pic.twitter.com/Ev7UVfD1OJ

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

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Landed in #LA! Live broadcasting from my #recording'll start soon!　https://t.co/ZlPX4iWeZo もうすぐロスより生中継、スタジオに向かってる！ pic.twitter.com/zi0YZVSPZ1

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

到着！ただいまLAのスタジオより生中継中！！ https://t.co/ZlPX4iWeZo Broadcasting now! From my LA recoding studio! pic.twitter.com/ZVpK6d08rg

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

Still #recording.. https://t.co/j9oCyBVV1A pic.twitter.com/3lkRETnfQB

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

Still... #WeAreX https://t.co/j9oCyBVV1A pic.twitter.com/0lUA1XAY1K

— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 26 января 2016

Скрипт эфира на НикоНико от Мики

NicoLive #Yoshiki Channel broadcasted Live on January 26, 2016 from Yoshiki’s LA studio

It was a long show and we were so fortunate to be able to see a lot on how Yoshiki spends a day at his gorgeous studio (it was like a jewel box) as he toured through the studio and showed us his instruments and equipment (= #YoshiKizai).. It was such a privilege. He got so excited when he was talking about his amazing world class equipments, and.. OMG.. he was so adorable❤..!!!!!!

I will share some of the things he said that may interest you.. (a very small portion) (Note: I only saw it once, so it’s based upon my recollection, which should be pretty reliable 😉💕 ) He spent a lot of time showing his studio. I can’t write on it as it is very technical.. and there’s so much to say about the studio and I won’t be able to cover it all here.. Sorry~

About the #SundanceFestival: The first thing and what he repeatedly said was.. It was VERY cold. For instance, on 1/22, he performed on piano in the tent. While the tent he performed in was warm, the dressing room was set up in another tent which was not too far from the other tent where he performed. Yet, for the short distance he had to walk, he was shivering, and his hands got cold, and even the piano keys were cold, and it took him a while for him to be able to perform fully. (I had no idea as he performed so beautifully as usual *__*) He said it was like being in a dream.. as he had amazingly busy schedules doing 15 interviews in between, (he even did an interview on his private jet heading to Park City). (Remember.. he was recording all day until he left LA for Park City.) At the film premiering, he received a standing ovation♡👏🏻👏🏻 There’s a lot more on this.. and the next Yoshiki Channel will feature Yoshiki at the Sundance Festival.. For now.. I don’t want to say much on this subject as this film is very special and personal to Yoshiki as it is about his life.. so I’d rather want you to read interview articles and hear it directly from him..♡ One thing he said was.. If you know their history, you will definitely cry. Even if you don’t know their history, you will probably cry. Yoshiki cried 10 times during the film (;__

Yoshiki said.. before he left for Park City, ToshI and Sugizo were in the recording studio recording. (They went home.)

2 of the instruments he particularly showed us: a grand piano with extra keys. As opposed to the usual 88 keys, it has 97 keys. He played some songs as per our request on the piano, and it was very cool. He even played the new ballad, one of the best ballads he’s written, “Angel.” So beautiful 💓 Yoshiki said this ballad is different from other ballads he’s written. Oh, and he also played “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” in tribute to the late David Bowie (he was in the film.)

A titanium drum set. Wow.. it sounded very very cool.. How should I describe the sound.. very solid.. Mmm.. maybe you want to google. (Sorry..)

Yoshiki said, he has not been able to sleep except very brief naps for a long time (;__ But he said he’s slept a lot on the planes.

He is recording a new song called, “Rock Star”!! Rocks, doesn’t it..??!

The DVD of the 3-day revival shows at the Tokyo Dome is close to be completed.

He gets so cold that he has a heater right next to his work desk.

Because of the condition of his right wrist, he cannot hold a pen for a long time. It will become numb if he uses a regular pen, so that he’ll have to use this special device to write. (Oops.. the pic is blurry..)

He showed us this device to scratch his back. Haha.. it was so adorable >__<

Yoshiki was curious about the tree named after him, #YOSHIKI (“Ki” means a tree in Japanese) which was presented to him on January 1st. It is growing more leaves. They are making YOSHIKI🌳 listening to X Japan’s songs. (You know plants and trees will grow healthy with good music.) (It was listening to “Tears” when Yoshiki was on the show.) Yoshiki said it needs to use the YoshikiHeadphones; it will then grow better.

He’ll be going to Japan twice in February 2016.

And finally on Pata, he did not want to say anything yet as it is still premature to confirm anything, but he will tell us soon.. So please give him sometime.. as they are doing the best they can as always..♡

At the end, Yoshiki played a full song of “Without You.” It was very intense.. (;__


#WeAreX!!

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@темы: фото, Yoshiki, Япония, J-Rock, Чудо в перьях, Yoshiki's health, Yoshiki Channel

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