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MTV IGGY X Japan’s Yoshiki on Composing for The Golden Globe Awards Yoshiki plays drums at an X Japan concert in Seoul, Korea, 2011. Photo: Getty"I’m Proud of This Song. It’s a Totally Addictive Melody" The X Japan drummer/songwriter and globally renowned artist was tapped to compose this year’s Golden Globes theme song. Kenny Herzog spoke to Yoshiki about the honor, why he's excited for a Ricky Gervais teasing, and where plans for X’s next record fit into all this. 96By Kenny Herzog January 11, 2012 Like Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy, Yoshiki is kind of a big deal. It was only a matter of time until Hollywood summoned the X Japan maestro and multi-instrumentalist for something loftier than writing music for the Saw franchise (though X’s “I.V.” was arguably Saw IV’s shining moment). Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) President Dr. Aida Takia-O’Reilly—herself a native Egyptian—reached out to Yoshiki shortly after being instated in 2011. She’d hoped he would compose this year’s Golden Globes theme song and help send a message of global inclusion to the ceremony’s audience. Naturally, Yoshiki embraced the opportunity as both a privilege and creative challenge, and a chance to continue pursuing his quest to make music that affects people from ocean to ocean. Not that it was easy. (Wrangling musicians and engineers during the holidays can be a logistical nightmare.) But as he explains below in his latest interview with Kenny Herzog (who spoke to the philanthropic hard-rock icon just after last summer’s tragic earthquake in Japan), Yoshiki is confident he delivered a song that’s fittingly grand but will make his worldwide fans no less X-static. You just turned the Golden Globes theme into the HFPA this week. For all your and X Japan’s fans, how would you describe what they can expect? You can hear a Yoshiki melody in it, then also there’s an element of classical music and an element of rock. I combined those together. Did you consult songs from years past or just do your own thing? I watched some DVDs of several years of the Golden Globes. Also, I was there last year, so I know what kind of vibe [they need]. Also, the president of HFPA gave me some keywords, like it needs to be Hollywood, needs to be prestigious, needs to be edgy. So I listened to all those words carefully, digested in my head and then composed the song. Is it a song you feel kicks ass beyond that grandeur and prestige? I’ve never really done this kind of instrumental piece with an orchestra and a band together. When I composed for the Japanese emperor, it was kind of a concerto. When I composed for the World Expo [in 2005], it had pop vibes too, but kind of a classical base. This is a little more rock ‘n’ roll, but with classical in it. I’m proud of this song. It’s a totally addictive melody. I wanted to come up with something very catchy and still have some kind of depth. Yoshiki of X Japan performs in Seoul, Korea, 2011. Photo: Getty Your creative process was immediately impacted after last year’s earthquake in Japan. Did any of the emotion from that find its way into the Globes song? I think that kind of thing is still in me. It’s always in me, so no matter what song I write. I don’t think I can write a 100 percent happy song. I wouldn’t call it sadness, but something’s in it always. That element is always in me and then every single song I write. Is this collaboration with the Globes the start of a possible next path for you after it becomes physically impractical to tour with X? [Laughs] I don’t know, we’ll see. When I got this call, I was pretty surprised. But when I was writing the song, I kind of understood why I was asked to do it, because I have both backgrounds—classical and rock. At the same time, I don’t believe in shortcuts. You have to work hard to get there, so I’m really lucky to be able to do this kind of job, but going to the next step, I just have to keep working hard… The next thing after this is just complete the X Japan album. I’ve been asked to be music director for a certain film. I can’t say the name, but I kept saying, “I need to finish X Japan album, can I do it after?” But [the Globes] is the only one [where] I said, “I would love to do this.” But I will do the X Japan album right after. Was writing and composing the Globes theme a process you actually enjoyed? I loved the process and everything. It was just kind of challenging. Not the composition; the hardest part was I just finished a world tour and had to do a few appearances, so I had to compose this song during the holidays. This song has drums, bass and guitar, a big orchestra and also piano. I played everything except orchestra, but it’s hard to get all those people Christmas season or New Year’s. Also, those engineers and all that staff. Also, [I had to] try to win over this pressure. There are so many big names in Hollywood, so I didn’t want to disappoint all these people who gave me this opportunity. I had confidence at the same time [that] I’m gonna create a great song, something only I can do. Are you worried that Ricky Gervais will tease you or the song at all during his opening monologue? It’s gonna be an honor to even get mentioned. [Laughs] I was there last year, and as I was eating and drinking, I had to ask my friend, “Did he just say that? Is he allowed to say it?” Towards the end of the show I started laughing. So, if he even mentioned one word, good or bad, I’d be honored.

X Japan's Yoshiki on His Hollywood Inspiration for Golden Globes Theme (Audio) 1:16 PM PST 1/11/2012 by Portia Medina shareComments 325 Courtesy of YSK EntertainmentThe awards show will feature new music for the first time in 15 years. "It has some classical elements and a rock vibe as well,” the Japanese rock star tells THR of his composition. He’s one of the Far East's biggest rock stars, and on Sunday’s Golden Globes (NBC), Yoshiki, frontman for X Japan, will take on a behind-the-scenes role as composer of the show’s new theme song. our editor recommends X Japan's Yoshiki to Host 'Yoshiki Radio' Show on SiriusXM (Exclusive)Robert Downey Jr., Jimmy Fallon and Ashton Kutcher Added to Golden Globes Presenters ListMadonna, Trent Reznor, Sinéad O'Connor Among Musicians to Land Golden Globe Nominations“My inspiration was Hollywood,” Yoshiki tells THR. “I tried to combine the old glamour and the flashy Hollywood so the piece has some classical elements and a rock vibe as well.” PHOTOS: Golden Globe Awards: The Nominees Working out of sound studios in Los Angeles and Tokyo, Yoshiki gathered a 35-piece orchestra along with a slew of engineers and technicians for a month of recording. “It was the holiday season, so it took longer and was a little harder to gather all those people,” he says. That may explain why Yoshiki ended up playing so many instruments himself. “I played everything -- drums, bass, guitar, and piano.” His time commitment to working on the Globes theme also ended up sidetracking X Japan's long-anticipated English-language album. Says Yoshiki: “It’s 90 percent done. Several things happened -- we just finished the world tour in mid-November and then the Golden Globes opportunity came up and I had to do it. It will be released in 2012 for sure.” STORY: Golden Globes 2012: The Party List Until then, fans can look forward to seeing Yoshiki in the flesh as a Golden Globes attendee. Which movie is he rooting for? “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was very, very interesting,” he says. “I think the music in the movie was excellent. I was there last year at the Golden Globes when [Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross] were nominated for The Social Network. It was great that they won.” Hear a snippet of the Golden Globes theme song

http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2012/01/10511/ Thursday, January 5, 2012 YOSHIKI TO COMPOSE GOLDEN GLOBES THEME Yoshiki, the classically trained multi-instrumentalist and leader of one of Japan’s most successful rock groups, X-Japan, will compose the theme for this year’s Golden Globe Awards show. The announcement was made by Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Dr.Aida Takla-O’Reilly and dick clark productions executive Barry Adelman. The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards airs on Sunday, January 15, 2012, around the world and live coast-to-coast on NBC with the pre-show from 4:00-5:00p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 (PST)/8:00pm-11:00p.m., (EST), hosted by Ricky Gervais from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. “Yoshiki is a world-renowned musician and composer of enormous talent and versatility, who in addition to being a rock superstar has composed for film and television,” said Dr. Takla-O’Reilly. “As an international organization dedicated to creative achievements, the HFPA is delighted to have a global musical artist of Yoshiki’s stature create the theme for the show.” Added Adelman, “We look forward to incorporating Yoshiki’s music into the production of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.” “The Golden Globe Awards are extremely prestigious, but the show is also edgy,” said Yoshiki, who attended the awards presentation for the first time last year. “I’m a classical pianist and a rock drummer, so it was natural to create something beautiful that also has an edge.” Yoshiki, considered Asia’s most influential music artist and biggest rock icon, is also a songwriter, drummer, and a classically-trained pianist. His rock group X Japan has sold 30-million singles and albums combined and filled the 55,000-seat Toyko Dome a record 18 times. Now the band’s popularity is spreading throughout the world, having recently completed a sold-out World Tour, performing in North America, Europe, Latin America, and South East Asia. In 1999, Yoshiki composed a piano concerto and performed it with a 77-piece orchestra to celebrate the tenth year of the Emperor of Japan’s reign. In 2005, Yoshiki composed the theme song and conducted the Super World Orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World Expo. Previously, Yoshiki also recorded a classical album co-produced and arranged by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Recently, the legendary Stan Lee created a Super Hero based on him, and for the first time, a Hello Kitty product line is named after a person – “Yoshikitty.” In 2010, he launched his non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America , which continues to donate to various charitable organizations, including supporting Japanese Earthquake victims. Follow Yoshiki on Twitter (www. twitter.com/yoshikiofficial), www.yoshiki.net and www.xjapanmusic.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAPANESE MUSIC SUPERSTAR YOSIHIKI TO COMPOSE THEME FOR 2012 GOLDEN GLOBER AWARDS January 5, 2012, Los Angeles, CAYoshiki, the classically trained multiinstrumentalist and leader of one of Japan's most successful rock groups, X-Japan, will compose the theme for this year's Golden Globe Awards show. The announcement was made today by Hollywood Foreign Press AssociationR (HFPA) president Aida Takla-O'Reilly and dick clark productions (dcp) Executive Vice President, Television, Barry Adelman. The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards airs internationally in 160 countries (please check local listings) and on Sunday, January 15, 2012, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC with the pre-show from 4:00-5:00p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 (PST)/8:00pm-11:00p.m., (EST), hosted by Ricky Gervais from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. "Yoshiki is a world-renowned musician and composer of enormous talent and versatility, who in addition to being a rock superstar has composed for film and television," said Takla-O'Reilly. "As an international organization dedicated to creative achievements, the HFPAR is delighted to have a global musical artist of Yoshiki's stature create the theme for the show." Added Adelman, "We look forward to incorporating Yoshiki's music into the production of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards." "The Golden Globe Awards are extremely prestigious, but the show is also edgy," said Yoshiki, who attended the awards presentation for the first time last year. "I'm a classical pianist and a rock drummer, so it was natural to create something beautiful that also has an edge." Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPAR , the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 160 countries worldwide. The 2011 "Golden Globe Awards" earned the event's biggest overall audience (17 million) since 2007. About Yoshiki Yoshiki, considered Asia's most influential music artist and biggest rock icon, is also a songwriter, drummer, and a classically-trained pianist. His rock group X Japan has sold 30-million singles and albums combined and filled the 55,000-seat Toyko Dome a record 18 times. Now the band's popularity is spreading throughout the world, having recently completed a sold-out World Tour, performing in North America, Europe, Latin America, and South East Asia. In 1999, Yoshiki composed a piano concerto and performed it with a 77-piece orchestra to celebrate the tenth year of the Emperor of Japan's reign. In 2005, Yoshiki composed the theme song and conducted the Super World Orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World Expo. Previously, Yoshiki also recorded a classical album co-produced and arranged by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Beyond music, Yoshiki his own Visa Card and MasterCard issued by one of the largest Japanese banks. Recently, the legendary Stan Lee created a Super Hero based on him, and for the first time, a Hello Kitty product line is named after a person "Yoshikitty." In 2010, he launched his non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America , which continues to donate to various charitable organizations, including supporting Japanese Earthquake victims. Follow Yoshiki on www.twitter.com/yoshikiofficial, www.yoshiki.net and www.xjapanmusic.com. About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Founded in the 1940s during World War II, the HFPA was originally comprised of a handful of Los Angeles-based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film. Sixty-eight years later, members of the HFPA represent 55 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world's most respected publications. Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden GlobeR Awards, which has enabled the organization to donate more than $12 million to entertainment related charities and scholarship programs. For more information, please visit www.goldenglobes.org, and follow us on Twitter(@goldenglobes) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/goldenglobes) for exclusive celebrity videos and up to the minute Golden Globes news! About dick clark productions Founded in 1957, dick clark productions, inc. (dcp) is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as the "American Music Awards," "Golden Globe Awards," "Academy of Country Music Awards," and "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest." dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including "So You Think You Can Dance," and owns and maintains one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of "American Bandstand" footage.

BARKS / 6th Jan 2012 / YOSHIKI, produced the theme song Golden Globe Awards http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000076008 Leave on 13 November 2011 "has come to offer a very large YOSHIKI in Hollywood," but we've had in breaking the chest and its contents were clearly conveyed largest global leakage was. Wow, that theme song was composed by YOSHIKI, worldwide Golden Globes ceremony in 2012. ◆ YOSHIKI images in the history of the Golden Globes has over 50 years, there is something like that, especially the theme song was not so far. But the truth is that there was no motion to ask the theme song in season, neither meet anyone else from the Futoshita "The presence of YOSHIKI" itself, that he provoked the birth of the theme song. Here's an interview said the prehistory. This news produced a theme song YOSHIKI, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (Hollywood Foreign Press Association, HFPA below) by Adele Barry Mann, vice president of dick clark productions and television department chairman Ida O'Reilly client data was announced. Chairman O'Reilly, "Mr. YOSHIKI is a world-renowned musicians, composers not only with immense talent and diversity, but also has provided the music superstar in the film and television. International Choose people who have been left to the creative achievements in the field, HFPA commend the role played by its success, and composed the theme music of the Golden Globes to the great musician and a global artist's YOSHIKI We are pleased that you enjoy as it gets. "triggered the message. In addition, Aderuman vice president is "very excited about that has been shed on the 69th Golden Globe Awards's music YOSHIKI." And commented that the joy and excitement. YOSHIKI has been Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2011, "Golden Globe Awards ceremony while a prestigious top-notch, but also something edgy. And I was classical pianist, rock • In some drummer. so beautiful, edgy and to create a song was a natural. "and, says the feedback to work. ◆ ◆ ◆ O'Reilly Chairman: Mr. YOSHIKI seats next to each other became the meeting is the first encounter of the story. "Writing songs for your Emperor, I also wrote the theme song for the Expo," and somebody said. "Oh that so?'ll It also writes songs下Saranai HFPA?" I asked, he was "delighted" to say I did. YOSHIKI: Well, glad. Chairman O'Reilly: Then I began to history. YOSHIKI: is a great honor. Honestly, I can not believe it. Many times during the composer, Oh, I've been writing songs for the Golden Globe Awards! Wow! Feeling that was. Still wake up, and yourself to see I've been writing songs and Golden Globe Award. Really is an honor. O'Reilly, Chairman: Mr. YOSHIKI is as you know, is how talented and versatile. When you meet with Stanley at San Diego Comic Convention, it says that in the classic artist's that YOSHIKI rock star Stan, I was showing a picture of him and ask. It was too emotional. At that time, his talent and I wanted to give something exceptional novel, a Golden Globe. You can ask a rock star in Japan's theme song is produced by Golden Globe Award for International Foreign Press Association was very pleased. YOSHIKI: This song is catchy but there is a beautiful song. Does it become a habit melody, I think memorable. Chairman O'Reilly: That's right. If you listen twice, in the head from another離Remasen, really, really like. Chairman O'Reilly: I long ago might also be a famous singer sing a song at the beginning of the ceremony. It was just the song of the movie was nominated, it was a different song each time. Official theme song like this so I think the first time. The songs from the Golden Globes prove as soon as hear songs will be used frequently. We'll use within a variety of scenes, songs will be a brand that symbolizes the Golden Globe. YOSHIKI's theme song that will represent the Golden Globe Awards. Opening, of course, flows many times during the ceremony. But we'll use will be many events in the future of the Foreign Press Association probably. YOSHIKI: I am a rock star, even classical Yarimasu. HFPA you can understand everyone's wide range of music I'm honored. I was born in Japan, HFPA will have been configured with everyone from around the world, is very cosmopolitan. The HFPA is foreign artists you like me, make me an opportunity to relate to one of America's most prestigious awards ceremony. Chairman O'Reilly: The idea is the theme for the Golden Globe was not originally in our head, when I met him rippling through intuition. That is why he inspires us. And I asked him. Not looking for was not someone who is. It is not connected to the birth of the Golden Gloves official theme song of his own charm. Vice President Aderuman: When you first heard the theme music was very excited. Is packed with many elements had sought since. You have captured the elegance of Hollywood, and that is reflected in the impressive and yet very good at the Golden Globe's very YOSHIKI. Thus a rock musician, probably because there is an edge. For example glimpse of such double talent is very high quality finished work. YOSHIKI: You are very enjoy the process. When creating a song from my band is always your boss, you can compose as intended, this was a challenge. I've learned a lot about the tempo of the song for the TV. Golden Globes are yet glamorous atmosphere combines with great honor ceremony. We have attended last year, too. Glamorous edge that we effectively, we have made the whole process very enjoyable compositions. ◆ ◆ ◆ ceremony of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards, January 15, 2012 (Sunday) live in the U.S. by NBC, which aired in the world is in 160 countries. U.S. pre-event relay PST (Pacific Ocean Time) 5:00 4:00 pm, intermediate 8:00 pm to 11 when the production was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, hosted by Ricky Evasive Angles gel. 2011 Golden Globe Awards ceremony has gained 17 million viewers since 2007 with the most.

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Japan Wave Peru / 27th Aug 2011 / ¡X JAPAN EN PERÚ SHIMPO! http://www.japanwaveperu.com/jwp/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=106:%C2%A1x-japan-en-per%C3%BA-shimpo&Itemid=106 X JAPAN IN PERU SHIMPO! "The newspaper of the Nikkei Japanese colony in our country and called" Peru Shimpo "had an extensive interview with Esther Espino, CEO of Wave Japan Peru producer facing the concert next September 16, the greatest band of all Asia: X Japan. Here transcribe the interview for you all: Japan Esther Espino Wave Peru "With X Japan concert Peru experienced a high art" X Japan, one of the most important and iconic bands from Japan will arrive in our country to offer a single presentation on Friday 16 September. This is an unprecedented event for lovers of rock Nippon. In that sense we talked with Esther Espino Hinojosa, a member of Japan Wave Peru, a company that brings our country to X Japan as part of his South American tour. How to open the Japanese market for artists? Japan Wave Peru is the producer under my leadership. Was formed between 2008 and 2009. What began as a group of fans who organize events, projections and that sort of thing. Then we had the opportunity to produce the concert of the first band to play in Peru that was Versailles, whose concert was last year, managing to satisfy the expectations of the Peruvian public that was eager to see artists of this kind of transcendence arrived in Lima and play live. And is that since 2007 they lived in South America and the boom of Asian gangs, taking major markets such as Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Peru now. Then we had the opportunity to make last month the Japan Super Live, with the participation of four artists: MOVE, Kaya and two anime singers: Tanimoto Takayoshi Yamada Nobou. And now we were given the opportunity to bring this band is X Japan, which want the Peruvian public can experience a concert of high art. Was it difficult to bring X Japan? To do this we have been working for a year, most fans do not have much knowledge of how to concert production. In the case of X Japan, with Noix Producciones Chile and Brazil Yamato have worked together to bring the band to Peru. Last year a representative of the producer was the United States for the X Japan concert, carrying a flag of Peru. I remember that three or four days, released a interview with Yoshiki released where they were interested in South American tour, which led us to work harder to prepare for the concert. This band is very high and a long path, then surely be a success. Yes, it is the first visit to Peru a band of this level and also South America, is a band with 30 years of experience and generations together, because not only people over 30 years know, but those in 20 and also teenagers. It's a totally avant-garde band legendary in the history of music in Japan and Asia. They are known worldwide, including last year were at Lollapalooza with artists such as Lady Gaga, Green Day, Social Destortion, Soundgarden, among others. This is a band that transcended the borders of Asia, including their latest album "Jade", is completely in English, because it is focused on the U.S. market that is waiting with incredible cravings. Tell us about the event. They are used to playing large venues, therefore they are well known in Japan, for example, they could easily play at the Budokan is one of the most representative and largest music in Japan, have played in Tokyo Dome indoor stadium which is the largest in the world 18 times. But for the European and South American tour have decided to change the format to something more intimate, not have the feature that shows in Japan where they are presented to 20 000 or 30 000 people. Here in America the concerts will be between a thousand and 5 thousand people, varying according to the country. We expect nothing less than a thousand people for this concert. They will play all songs in musical history. Then the concert will be from metal, rock, ballads and acoustic. This band is huge and its creative power is great. YX ¿Japan has many fans here in Peru? Many, however, comes the fact that the band and the concert stage Peru is of this type do not imply that it is difficult to publicize these events, because this is like an underworld, underground music, but we hope that all Nikkei people go to the concert. But not all fans are Nikkei. So, there is much of what is moved and Jmusic Jpop, for example this Arenales Mall exploiting of people who follow this move. What do they expect the concert? E mpezará at 9:00 PM and last until about 11:00 PM, but if the public is encouraged might be extended. We want the public to show all its heat, as they did to Versailles, were saying that even though Peru was the smallest hall in South America, was the best for the warmth of the people, by the closeness that existed, that loved it. Yoshiki ¿or any member referred to the concert in Peru? They talked about what is South America, they have high expectations, because reference other musicians know that this is different from what is seen in Europe, America or Japan. Because human warmth here is very different. What few weeks before the arrival of the group that they say to the fans? Invite all because this is a concert that is going to open doors for many other groups, we have plenty of options, but depends on the recognition that we give to X Japan, because Peru is not going to be an attractive place if they were not received as they deserve. So now the ball is in court of the fans. Interview: Alejandro Yoshioka - Peru Shimpo

X Japan remeció Sao Paulo en concierto RPP / ??? / X Japan remeció Sao Paulo en concierto X Japan concert rocked Sao Paulo Among the topics touched in Brazil, Japan X include Jade, Rusty Nail, Silent Jealousy, Born to be Free, and of course X, issue the band's emblem.Following his tour of Latin America, the rock band X Japan arrived in Brazil, where thousands of fans enjoyed the Japanese metal in a concert on Sunday 11 September.X Japan, emblem of Japanese rock band, started its tour in Latin America in Chile on 9 September. Days earlier, hundreds of fans camped outside the theater where they performed, demonstrating the fervor with which the group was expected to Nippon.

El rockstar japones que quiere invadir America con su piano transparente Diario El Mercurio El rockstar japones que quiere invadir America con su piano transparente The Japanese rockstar who wants to invade America with its transparent piano With his heavy metal band X JAPAN, Yoshiki made ​​a fortune of millions of yen today rostoro presents in a credit card. In September will come for the conquest of Chile. At every concert the group X JAPAN is a time when everything is dark until a thin androgynous silhouette walking across the stage appears to the deafening shouts of the thousands of person filling up the town. and more... I may be translate later.

LA TERCERA / 9th Sep 2011 / Fanáticos esperan desde el martes afuera del Caupolicán para ver a X Japanhttp://www.latercera.com/noticia/entretencion/2011/09/661-391809-9-fanaticos-esperan-desde-el-martes-afuera-del-caupolican-para-ver-a-x-japan.shtml Fans have been waiting outside the Caupolicán Tuesday to see X Japan It is the first time the Japanese group comes to the country and the row with his followers and reaches the corner of the theater that will play tonight at 21 hours. Although there are more than twelve hours to come up on stage at 8:35 in the morning and more than 150 followers of the Japanese group X Japan on the edge of Caupolican Theatre. Moreover, eight of them have almost 65 hours queuing that they think will ensure a front row in an event which according to the producer from Bizarro, has already sold four thousand tickets available. It is the first time the Nippon rock quintet arrive in the country and the desire to get as close to the stage took the cousins Luis (23) and Manuel Cabrales (19), plus six friends, to arrive on Tuesday at 17 hours. According to Luis mind, each concerned to bring a sleeping bag and almost four days of waiting have been organizing to go to buy food and also to assert their place in line. That's why each person has a number on his hand, so there is no confusion. It is not the first time Luis and Manuel waiting for days before a concert. In fact, Manuel waited a similar time before the show Vamps in this same place last year and Luis did for the recital at Teatro Novedades Mucc in 2009. Cony Diaz (20) is a novice in this marathon of waiting and says, "When we ask (how long have we been here) we realize that we're crazy." This group of friends, and people began to arrive on Wednesday morning, has put aside his work and studies to be here. But while not everyone wants to leave on the picture to avoid problems with bosses or teachers, for them it's worth the wait. Manuel is not afraid that the minutes be exhausted when we finally start the concert: "With the excitement, when they start playing you forget the hunger and exhaustion." For his part, Luis explains why so many expectations: "We never thought would come, X Japan is a group with 30 years experience and are expected," he says, adding convinced: "If they come again, I do this again. I would do it as often as necessary. "

Rock n`vivo - Santiago de Chile / 27th July / Yoshiki Hayashi: el heavy metal japonés no es distinto al resto http://rocknvivo.com/2011/07/27/yoshiki-hayashi-el-heavy-metal-japones-no-es-distinto-al-del-resto-del-mundo/ Yoshiki Hayashi: Japanese heavy metal is no different to the rest X Japan is without a doubt one of the most important bands and popular Japanese rock and heavy metal. A true musical institution was born in 1982 in Chiba Prefecture, signed by Deyama Toshi (vocals) and Yoshiki Hayashi (drums / keyboards). Characterized by the mixture of pure heavy metal and fast with softer ballads, the strong influence of classical music elements and progressive aesthetics, X Japan achieved recognition with their second album Blue Blood (1989). In 1997, the band broke up after the departure of Toshi. In 2007, the group returned with plans to record a new album and touring the world. X Japan will be presented for the first time in Chile on September 9, a concert that has sparked great interest in their fans. Yoshiki Hayashi, creative mind behind X Japan, spoke with RockNvivo from his studio in Los Angeles, where the same record his acclaimed Metallica Black album. - The music of X Japan is very special since it mixes heavy metal and classical music to softer ballads How was this mixture of sounds? Yoshiki Hayashi: Well, I do not know, just trying to compose and play anything we like. For me, musically, I first started playing piano at an early age, then the battery, at 10 years. Then we all liked the heavier material, so we combine all these elements in a sound and I think this was born the sound of X Japan. It was natural. Blue Blood, his second album, which was launched to worldwide fame. What does this work for the band? YH: That was our most successful album. We did not know that rock could be so big in Japan, at that time (late '80s), the music scene was very pop-oriented, including Sony Records told us that we did not expect that the impact was so "great" and, Well, we sold a lot! You are considered an icon of Japanese rock, being an outstanding composer, musician and producer. Is there something you miss to be done in your music career? YH I am now immersed in producing soundtracks. I compose music for films like maybe ... but most important is still creating songs to touch the hearts of fans. In Chile, X Japan was known mainly for songs composed for Japanese animation, such as "X" (Clamp, 1996). Do you think this has helped them be more popular outside of Japan? YH: Actually I think so. I love the animations. Precisely, we have just finished a song fornew Japanese animation. We love doing this, and I think some of the reasons why the music of X Japan has become popular outside of Japan is precisely this. Is the Japanese heavy metal than the rest of the world? YH: Hmm ... well, the only difference is that many of the bands rock and heavy metal sung in Japanese, otherwise I do not think is so different. But at the same time, Japan X has elements of heavy metal and also a softer side. I do think that the music of X Japan can be a little different. Besides, I play drums in a subject, and the next the piano! What can you forward on your next album? Recently launched the new single "Jade" and signed a contract with EMI for 3 years. YH: We intend to finish the new album as soon as possible. 90% of the new album will be sung in English and Japanese letters intentionally leave and 50% comes from our old songs and half are new compositions. The contract was recently signed with EMI in North America with the distribution. Been a while since our last album! This will be his first time in Chile. What do they expect the concert? What South American public know? YH: I have received many messages from South America, through means such as Facebook. To my knowledge, are very passionate. I think we have a fantastic concert. I am excited to see them, the entire South American public! We will play our old favorites newer songs will be a combination, will be a heavy show!

AGENDA MUSICAL.CL / 23th Sep 2011 / X JAPAN...We Are X! / http://www.agendamusical.cl/x-japan-review#content-top X JAPAN... We Are X! They had long expected the Japanese fans. Not only were the huge number of years waiting for the band came to South America, and therefore our country, but also the delay in the first show the band would Caupolicán Theatre. But by then, and did not care. We all were inside the compound, waiting, perhaps, one of the most important bands of all time Metal. X Japan, Japanese, as is what its name alludes, with 29 years experience and a history marked by strong emotions, not just by the way they feel the music, but also for having suffered the loss of one of its members, Hide. "We had to wait forever to be here, even with Hide," he told the packed Caupolicán Yoshiki, who never tires of ovasionarlos. One of the most anticipated shows, and the band knew how to respond, graduating with one of the longer shows that he had been on the campus of San Diego: 2:20 hrs. "Missing topics" were the comments could be heard outside the Caupolicán, without doubt, the joy, excitement, and feeling of a dream come true were inevitable. Even despite the delay made the band, 35 minutes, it did not matter to the faithful fans, who slept outside the theater, and others who traveled just to see the band from Colombia, Japan and even Taiwan. The show featured everything. From the big hits, like "Kurenai" or "X" to even new songs, like "Jade". Surprisingly the ability to stretch each song, reveling in melodic interludes that did nothing but cause the euphoria of the fans, to see their idols showing off to each instrument. "We love you Chile" or "We Are X" were the phrases that tirelessly repeated Yoshiki, leader of the band, who never hid his excitement and sense of gratitude I felt, for the Chilean public, like Toshi, who a little more timid, only expressed shouting "We love you James." In perhaps the only time we could hear Yoshiki talk without being interrupted by shouts from fans, talked about how much they liked Chile, who had never thought that would finally here, and that "took tons of wine "the night before the show. Surely a show to remember, and definitely makes the wait for the next visit of the band, where insurance, Chile will continue to shout "We Are X "!!!.

South American Tour 09/09/11 Teatro Caupolican Santiago CL 09/11/11 HSBC Brasil Sao Paulo BR 09/14/11 Teatro Colegiales Buenos Aires AR 09/16/11 Scencia Hall Lima PE 09/18/11 Circo Volador Mexico City

ARTIST direct / 11th May 2011 / Video Interview: X Japan's Yoshiki http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/video-interview-x-japan-s-yoshiki/8938742

THE Hollywood REPORTER / 12th May 2011 / X Japan's Yoshiki to Host 'Yoshiki Radio' Show on SiriusXM (Exclusive) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/x-japans-yoshiki-host-yoshiki-187516

South America Tour Sep 9 Santiago, Chile Teatro Caupolican Sep 11 Sao Paolo, Brazil HSBC Brasil Sep 14 Buenos Aires, Argentina Teatro Colegiales Sep 16 Lima, Peru Scencia Hall Sep 18 Mexico City, Mexico Circo Volador

World tour 2011 xxxxxx Europe Tour Jun 28 London, UK O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Jul 1 Paris. FR Zenith Jul 2 Utrecht, NL Tivoli Jul 4 Berlin GM Columbianhalle and ...Japan Aug 13 Osaka, Japan Summer Sonic Festival Aug 14 Tokyo, Japan Summer Sonic Festival ....Podcast X Japan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjZ_Aq--TFc

ARTIST direct / 22nd April 2011 / X Japan Announces International Tour Plans http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/x-japan-announces-international-tour-plans/8938359#cb=f2006317c5a42dc&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artistdirect.com%2Ff3ce2cda90734aa&relation=parent.parent&transport=flash&type=resize&height=1077&ackData[id]=1

VARIETY / 21st April 2011 / Japanese rocker gets L.A. inspiration ;Yoshiki inspired by theatrics of Kiss http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118035722?refCatId=16

ARTIST direct / 13th April 2011 / Anthony Kiedis, Marilyn Manson Donate to Yoshiki's JRFA http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/anthony-kiedis-marilyn-manson-donate-to-yoshiki-s-jrfa/8771992

BARKS / 11th April 2011/ YOSHIKI piano favorite crystal, from 17th April Yahoo! JAPAN "Charity Auction" appeared http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000068936

MTV Iggy / 30th March 2011 / Q&A With Metal Icon Yoshiki of X Japan: “Music is My Heart, Music is My Flesh” http://blog.mtviggy.com/2011/03/30/qa-with-metal-icon-yoshiki-of-x-japan-music-is-my-heart-music-is-my-flesh/

BLABBERMOUTH.NET / 7th March 2011 / X JAPAN Mainman's YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA: Call To Action - Apr. 4, 2011 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=156336

Yoshiki Foundation America Help the people of Japan rebuiled their lives!! http://www.yoshikifoundation.org/

NBC LA / 19th March 2011 / Rock Star Yoshiki Auctions "Crystal Piano" for Japan Relief http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/yoshiki-x-japan-crystal-piano-118253544.html