Masterpieces and Popular Songs of X JAPAN

Say AnythingX JAPAN

X JAPAN – SAY ANYTHING (X With Orchestra 1991.12.08)

A beautiful ballad that graces the ending of the album “Jealousy.” After finishing recording in Los Angeles, the vocal tracks continued to be recorded even after returning to Japan, but due to TOSHI’s throat problems and the album’s release date being moved up, YOSHIKI said he wasn’t completely satisfied with the result.

ALIVEX JAPAN

(LIVE) X japan – Alive

Part of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata is used in the intro.

X’s style of fusing classical and rock begins here.

As the mid-tempo track progresses, TOSHI’s cries resound with sorrow.

It was only performed live during their indie days.

CRUCIFY MY LOVEX JAPAN

X Japan – Crucify my love [PV]

It’s a simple performance composed only of piano, vocals, and orchestra.

By stripping away anything unnecessary, it highlights the delicacy of each note.

Seeking greater realism, YOSHIKI even placed a microphone near the piano’s pedals.

In fact, the sound of his foot lifting off the pedal at the end of the piece is also recorded.

Piano wire in E-flat majorX JAPAN

X Japan Es dur no piano sen

As the piano flows beautifully and I’m swept away, dissonant chords collide as if to shatter the silence—just like the cycle of joy and sorrow in life.

YOSHIKI understands that all too well.

UNFINISHEDX JAPAN

X (X JAPAN) Unfinished (Tokyo Dome 1992.01.07)

As the title “Unfinished” suggests, the anguish of being ensnared by unending sorrow and the conflict of having to keep moving forward reflect an “unfinished heart.” The clear, transparent tone of the piano is played as if guiding a single ray of hope, so that it does not end in sadness alone.

The final track on the album BLUE BLOOD.