Golden Globes Theme Composed By Yoshiki To Be Digitally Released On Itunes In 111 Countries On January 15, 2013
Japanese Music Superstar will also Present an Award on Stage at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards HOLLYWOOD, CA, January 13, 2013 – In celebration of the Golden Globes’ upcoming 70th anniversary, the awards show’s new musical theme, composed by Japanese superstar Yoshiki, will soon be available for download on iTunes. The classically trained multi-instrumentalist and leader of X-Japan, one of Japan’s most successful rock groups, will also present one... Read More
Japanese Music Superstar Yoshiki Composes Golden Globe Awards Theme Song
In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Golden Globe Awards, the show’s original musical theme composed by Japanese superstar Yoshiki will be available for digital download in 111 countries beginning January 15th on iTunes. All profits from sales of the single will be donated to charities chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. USA Today is currently streaming the original theme here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/01/01/golden-globes-theme-xjapan-yoshiki/1802691/ Written... Read More
Golden Globe Awards® Theme composed by Japanese music superstar YOSHIKI to be digitally released on iTunes in 111 countries on January 15, 2013
HOLLYWOOD, CA, December 20, 2013 – In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Golden Globe Awards®, the show’s musical theme, composed by Japanese superstar Yoshiki, will soon be available for download on iTunes. Written for the awards ceremony by the classically trained multi-instrumentalist and leader of one of Japan’s most successful rock groups, X-Japan, the theme will be available for download as a full-length digital single in 111 countries starting... Read More
YOSHIKI / Donation of Dinner Invitation for Charity in US
YOSHIKI attended the award ceremony of “Changing Lives Through Service” presented by the biggest charity/volunteer organization “Points of Light (abbreviated POS hereafter)” held at the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Washington D.C. on 9/7/2012. Soon after the Great East Japan Earthquake last year, YOSHIKI donated his cherished items such as the crystal piano he used at his concerts to a charity auction while advocating charity fundraising for earthquake relief... Read More
YOSHIKI ATTENDS 2012 POINTS OF LIGHT TRIBUTE AWARDS, OFFERING A PRIVATE DINNER FOR THE CAUSE WASHINGTON, D.C., September 7, 2012-YOSHIKI,
international musician/producer, and leader of X Japan, attended The 2012 Points of Light Tribute Awards “Changing Lives Through Service”, held at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on Friday, September 7, 2012. Points of Light is a charity nonprofit inspired by former President George H.W. Bush, and is the world’s leading volunteer service organization. A tribute was made to those whose extraordinary contribution to volunteerism and service had made the... Read More
X JAPAN / X JAPAN WINS THE “BEST INTERNATIONAL BAND” AWARD AT THE GOLDEN GODS AWARDS
April 11, 2012 – X Japan took home the award for Best International Band Wednesday night at the Golden Gods Awards, after becoming the first Asian band to ever be nominated for a Golden Gods Award. The band beat out internationally acclaimed Rammstein (Germany), Lacuna Coil (Italy), Sepultura (Brazil), Behemoth (Poland), and Meshuggah (Sweden). “Thank you Revolver. Thank you so much for recognizing us,” said Yoshiki, leader of X Japan, who was present at the ceremony... Read More
X JAPAN / X JAPAN becomes first Asian band nominated for Golden Gods Award
April 5, 2012 – X Japan has been nominated for Best International Band at the Golden Gods Awards alongside Rammstein (Germany), Lacuna Coil (Italy), Sepultura (Brazil), Behemoth (Poland), and Meshuggah (Sweden). X Japan is the first band from Asia to ever be nominated for a Golden Gods Award. This year’s nominees in other categories include Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Van Halen, Slash, and Evanescence. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 11th at Club... Read More
YOSHIKI / Theme Song for Golden Globe Awards
Aida Takla-O’Reilly (president of Hollywood Foreign Press Association) and Barry Adelman (executive vice president of dick clark productions) made an announcement that YOSHIKI would compose the theme song for 2012 Golden Globe Awards. They were impressed by YOSHIKI’s musical talents that they designated him as the main theme composer. 2012 Golden Globe Awards will take place on 1/15/2012 (local US time) and will be broadcasted live on NBC with 160 other countries tuning in... Read More
YOSHIKI / Big Offer from Hollywood?
YOSHIKI made an appearance at one of the biggest fashion & music event “Girls Award” held on 11/12(Sat) at Yoyogi Gymnasium in Tokyo as a guest model. The audience was so excited to see him on stage. At the press conference after the event, YOSHIKI mentioned that he’s received quite a grand offer from Hollywood. He claimed it to be in such a great scale he’s never heard of and he would be heading out to US to prepare for it. All the details are kept... Read More
X JAPAN / Official Announcement of Asia Tour at Summer Sonic
X JAPAN made their North American concert debut with Lollapalooza Festival in 2010 and continued on with a live at Roseland Ballroom in NY, which was a sold-out show. On 8/14(Sun), X JAPAN called for a press conference at Summer Sonic 2011 and made an announcement about their long-waited Asia tour schedule. The tour will begin in Korea on 10/28 and continue on to Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei and Bangkok, in total of 6 lives covering 3 countries and 6 cities. Depending... Read More
