YOSHIKI's famous and popular songs

AnniversaryNEW!YOSHIKI

Piano Concerto – “Anniversary” Emperor of Japan – Celebratory Piece for His Majesty the Emperor – Composed by YOSHIKI – In front of the Imperial Palace

This work is a concerto for piano and orchestra composed by YOSHIKI specifically for a national celebratory ceremony.

It was performed by the composer himself as a congratulatory piece at a ceremony held in November 1999 at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace.

It was included on the 2013 album “YOSHIKI CLASSICAL.” In figure skating, it is known for being used by Daisuke Murakami for his free skating program in the 2015 season.

Beginning with a quiet piano and building as the majestic orchestra layers in, the progression aligned perfectly with the performance on the ice.

WEEK ENDX JAPAN

(PV) X JAPAN – WEEK END

This is a masterpiece that can truly be called X JAPAN’s signature song.

You can recognize it instantly from the opening guitar.

Its simple, catchy chorus lyrics and melody stick in your head, sparking massive sing-alongs at live shows.

The arrangement differs slightly between the album and single versions.

(This is the single version.)

I think effort doesn’t have to be shown to someone or seen by anyone; what matters is whether you’re making the effort or not.YOSHIKI

Collection of Famous Quotes (YOSHIKI Edition)

It’s a quote that really makes you reflect on what true effort is, isn’t it? When people are working hard, we tend to want others to notice and praise us.

But originally, effort is something we undertake voluntarily toward our own dreams and goals, and it shouldn’t matter what others think of it.

Even if no one recognizes you, it’s precisely because you press forward on the path you believe in that YOSHIKI—and X JAPAN—have achieved their current glory, isn’t it? This is a quote I hope will be engraved in the hearts of those who are striving right now.

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Hoshino Takashi

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AMETHYSTYOSHIKI

YOSHIKI AMETHYST

He finally released it.

It’s a purely classical piece composed by YOSHIKI.

I always thought he might do it someday, but he really did.

Just listening to the piece, you’d never think it was written by the person who composes X JAPAN’s songs.

It’s completely classical.

Art of LifeX JAPAN

X – Japan – Art of Life FULL song

It’s said to be the culmination of YOSHIKI’s life, running over 30 minutes.

Since it’s in English, I don’t understand the lyrics.

Before or since, I don’t know any other artist with a song this long (maybe it’s just me).

The piece shows many different facets within a single track.

Whether that past was good or bad will probably be decided in the future.YOSHIKI

YOSHIKI Live at Carnegie Hall NY “Endless Rain” Composed by YOSHIKI American TV PBS Special

When things don’t go well, people sometimes become pessimistic as they imagine the future.

This famous quote from YOSHIKI directly expresses the hardships and joys he has experienced in his life.

It means that whether the joys and bitter failures of the past turn out to have been good or bad is ultimately determined by what we do afterward and the results that follow.

It’s a quote that conveys his belief that rather than being bound by the past, what matters is how we live toward the future.

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mayumi

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ROSE OF PAINX JAPAN

X JAPAN 1991.12.8 – Rose of Pain

It’s an epic piece running over 10 minutes.

At first you might think it’s a ballad, but midway it modulates into a hard, quintessential X JAPAN sound.

Since it’s included on a major-label album, many listeners may have been newly surprised to realize that X JAPAN can do this kind of song as well.