YOSHIKI
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.
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Films (21)
YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026 in LOS ANGELES at WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL “VIOLET NIGHT”
2026 · Self
Yoshiki: Under the Sky
2023 · Self, Director
Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
2021 · Self
Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
2018 · Self
HURRY GO ROUND
2018 · Self
X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
2017
X Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena
2017
We Are X
2016 · Self, Music
Junk Story
2015 · himself
Repo! The Genetic Opera
2008 · Executive Producer
Global Metal
2008 · Himself
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
2008
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
2008
X Japan - 白い夜
2007
X Japan - 青い夜
2007
Catacombs
2007 · Music
X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
2003 · Himself
X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
2002
X JAPAN - The Last Live
2002 · Himself
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994 · Self
Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig
