
YOSHIKI
Biography
known by the mononym Yoshiki, is a Japanese musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as a co-founder of the visual kei rock band X Japan, for which he is the drummer, pianist and main songwriter. Yoshiki's solo career includes two classical studio albums—Eternal Melody (1993), produced by George Martin, and Eternal Melody II (2005)—and the classical compilation Yoshiki Classical (2013). Described by Billboard as a "musical innovator" and named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history" by Consequence of Sound, Yoshiki has also collaborated and played with artists such as Tetsuya Komuro, Roger Taylor, Gene Simmons, and Sarah Brightman.
In 1999, at the request of the Japanese government, he composed and performed a classical song at a celebration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. For the 69th Golden Globe Awards, the show's original musical theme was composed by Yoshiki and became available for digital download on iTunes, with all proceeds going to charity.
Acting (15 movies)

X JAPAN - The Last Live
2002

X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
2003

Yoshiki: Under the Sky
2023

X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
2008

X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
2002

X Japan - Aoi Yoru
2007

X Japan - Shiroi Yoru
2007

X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
2017

We Are X
2016

X Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena
2017

X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
2008

Junk Story
2015

Global Metal
2008

Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
2018

Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
2021
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Repo! The Genetic Opera | 2008 | Executive Producer |