YOSHIKI's famous and popular songs

By helping others, I am also saving myself.YOSHIKI

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These are words that YOSHIKI posted on his own X account back in 2020, when the world was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sometimes, by helping others, we end up feeling happy ourselves, don’t we? Just seeing things go well for someone because we lent a hand makes us happy, and hearing a simple “thank you” lifts our spirits.

Being needed by someone in that way heals the heart.

It’s a message that says “helping others isn’t only for others,” and it conveys YOSHIKI’s gentle character.

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Hane Keisuke

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Rusty NailYOSHIKI

X JAPAN – Rusty Nail(PV)

YOSHIKI, who made his mark as the drummer for X JAPAN, might be one of the most famous drummers in Japan today.

Even back then he was writing lyrics and composing, as well as playing the piano—showcasing talents beyond the drums—but I’m sure many people have seen his powerful drum performances in videos and the like.

That intensity is exactly what makes him so compelling as a drummer and what has captivated so many fans.

Also, the high-speed phrases you can hear in many X JAPAN songs are a must-listen!

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Hane Keisuke

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Variations on ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ in C major, K. 265YOSHIKI

YOSHIKI plays a blazing fast, ultra-arranged version of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”!? Wonda × BITTER Black commercial ‘Unexpected Performance’ edition & making-of

YOSHIKI, known as the leader and drummer of X JAPAN, is also famous for having played classical piano since childhood.

Here he performs Mozart’s Variations on “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman” on his signature transparent grand piano.

The charm lies in how that familiar theme becomes increasingly intricate with each variation.

Although the lyrics to “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” were written after Mozart’s time, the melody remains one of the most widely known pieces in classical music.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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X Japan ： Endless RainYOSHIKI

X Japan – Endless Rain (The Last Live) [HQ | High Quality]

Born on November 20, 1965, he is best known for his activities with X JAPAN, but he also has a deep connection with the piano and is said to have begun composing on the piano around the age of nine.

He is also credited with popularizing the transparent piano, Kawai’s CR-40A, as the YOSHIKI model.

BLUE BLOODX JAPAN

BLUE BLOOD. XJAPAN

It’s one of X JAPAN’s signature songs, included on their major-label debut album.

As the album’s title track, it can be considered the culmination of X JAPAN’s work at the time.

Amid its hard, up-tempo feel, it’s characterized by a beautiful melodic line.