no time to waste on u auntie...since u hated yoshiki so much..as if he owes u billions of dollarsOh yeah, welcome: our discussion was 1 month ago; does that just come up to your head? or you thought that through a whole month
Sorry Uncle, I'll not say more curse words
Yoshiki
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darkshadow
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EXCLUSIVE interview with Yoshiki
EXCLUSIVE interview with Yoshiki
INTERVIEW - 04.06.2007
Author : Bow
(Taken from JaME)
JaME recently had the opportunity to have a brief interview with Yoshiki, on the evening of the final night of JRock Revolution.
ﾂｩ JaME / Yoshiki
JaME met with Yoshiki, the mastermind of the JRock Revolution event, in his dressing room at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, California. The star was gracious enough to grant us an interview on day two of JRock Revolution, the evening after the confirmation of Miyavi as the 4th member of the super band SKIN.
We know you're extremely busy this evening, thank you for granting us a few moments of your time. Let's start with a few questions about tonight's event. How long have you been thinking about an event like JRock Revolution?
Yoshiki: About a year I guess. Maybe more like a year and a half.
What are your hopes and expectations for the event?
Yoshiki: First, I wanted to show all the band members their fan base outside of Japan. Many of the bands hear of their popularity here, but it seems to them to be more of a rumor. I wanted them to see the fans first hand. And also, I wanted to bring JRock to the US.
Where did you first get the idea?
Yoshiki: I saw Dir en grey live. They played here in this theatre. There were tons of fans at the show and the fan reaction was great, so I started thinking about it then. Also, I saw all the messages on my MySpace page, asking for Japanese bands.
You seem to be very in touch with your fan base. Do you think that's because of your MySpace page?
Yoshiki: Yes. When I was doing X-Japan, hide was the one. His role was to communicate with the fans, I was just the crazy leader, just doing whatever I wanted. Not to say that I didn't care about the fans, but hide was the one who played that role. But, we don't have hide anymore, so I think I should be the one to assume that role.
How were the bands that are participating selected?
Yoshiki: That was really hard. There were a lot of bands that wanted to come. It was really hard to make the schedule work, to make sure all the bands were available at the same time. Also, the JRock Revolution MySpace page ran some polls and did some research to see who the fans wanted the most, so we used that research as a reference. We wanted to make sure and bring a wide variety of bands, not just one genre.
Were there any bands that you really would have liked to have seen perform that were unable to make it?
Yoshiki: Yes, but this is just the beginning. There wasn't a lot of time when we planned the show. It was initially supposed to be 3 days with more bands, but there were many problems like visas, passports, and schedules. We decided to just keep it simpler this time so we could properly prepare. So next time we will have more time to prepare, and we'll bring the bands that weren't able to make it this time.
Would you take an event like this on tour?
Yoshiki: I'd love to, if it can be arranged. Logistically, it would have to be fewer bands. Having a tour with 9 or 10 bands would be too difficult to organize, and too costly. We'd need to tour with fewer bands to make it more efficient.
Why did you decide not to perform at the event? Many fans were hoping to see you take the stage and drum with a few of the bands.
Yoshiki: I don't know ....I wanted to make sure everything was organized first. If I performed there would probably be some kind of disaster (laughs).
Will you answer a few questions for us about your new band SKIN? Many fans are wondering about it..
Yoshiki: Sure, of course!
Do you have someone in mind to play bass?
Yoshiki: Actually ....we haven't decided (laughs).
Will there be an album, or just a series of live appearances?
Yoshiki: We're planning on releasing an album. We've already recorded rough versions of seven or eight songs. Everyone came here to Los Angeles in March for a few weeks so we could work on it.
What kind of a time frame do you have in mind for the band? Is this a short term project, or something we can expect more longevity from?
Yoshiki: Well, it's a band. You never know how long it will last (laughs). But, before we were a band we were all friends so I think it will last.
So that we don't take up any more of your time this evening, let's end with a final message for your fans.
Yoshiki: I have to say that without you guys I am pretty much nothing. I believe I exist because of my fans' support.
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JaME would like to thank Yoshiki and Sony management for making this interview possible.
From me:Isn't he sooooooo sweet????!!!!????
EXCLUSIVE interview with Yoshiki
INTERVIEW - 04.06.2007
Author : Bow
(Taken from JaME)
JaME recently had the opportunity to have a brief interview with Yoshiki, on the evening of the final night of JRock Revolution.
ﾂｩ JaME / Yoshiki
JaME met with Yoshiki, the mastermind of the JRock Revolution event, in his dressing room at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, California. The star was gracious enough to grant us an interview on day two of JRock Revolution, the evening after the confirmation of Miyavi as the 4th member of the super band SKIN.
We know you're extremely busy this evening, thank you for granting us a few moments of your time. Let's start with a few questions about tonight's event. How long have you been thinking about an event like JRock Revolution?
Yoshiki: About a year I guess. Maybe more like a year and a half.
What are your hopes and expectations for the event?
Yoshiki: First, I wanted to show all the band members their fan base outside of Japan. Many of the bands hear of their popularity here, but it seems to them to be more of a rumor. I wanted them to see the fans first hand. And also, I wanted to bring JRock to the US.
Where did you first get the idea?
Yoshiki: I saw Dir en grey live. They played here in this theatre. There were tons of fans at the show and the fan reaction was great, so I started thinking about it then. Also, I saw all the messages on my MySpace page, asking for Japanese bands.
You seem to be very in touch with your fan base. Do you think that's because of your MySpace page?
Yoshiki: Yes. When I was doing X-Japan, hide was the one. His role was to communicate with the fans, I was just the crazy leader, just doing whatever I wanted. Not to say that I didn't care about the fans, but hide was the one who played that role. But, we don't have hide anymore, so I think I should be the one to assume that role.
How were the bands that are participating selected?
Yoshiki: That was really hard. There were a lot of bands that wanted to come. It was really hard to make the schedule work, to make sure all the bands were available at the same time. Also, the JRock Revolution MySpace page ran some polls and did some research to see who the fans wanted the most, so we used that research as a reference. We wanted to make sure and bring a wide variety of bands, not just one genre.
Were there any bands that you really would have liked to have seen perform that were unable to make it?
Yoshiki: Yes, but this is just the beginning. There wasn't a lot of time when we planned the show. It was initially supposed to be 3 days with more bands, but there were many problems like visas, passports, and schedules. We decided to just keep it simpler this time so we could properly prepare. So next time we will have more time to prepare, and we'll bring the bands that weren't able to make it this time.
Would you take an event like this on tour?
Yoshiki: I'd love to, if it can be arranged. Logistically, it would have to be fewer bands. Having a tour with 9 or 10 bands would be too difficult to organize, and too costly. We'd need to tour with fewer bands to make it more efficient.
Why did you decide not to perform at the event? Many fans were hoping to see you take the stage and drum with a few of the bands.
Yoshiki: I don't know ....I wanted to make sure everything was organized first. If I performed there would probably be some kind of disaster (laughs).
Will you answer a few questions for us about your new band SKIN? Many fans are wondering about it..
Yoshiki: Sure, of course!
Do you have someone in mind to play bass?
Yoshiki: Actually ....we haven't decided (laughs).
Will there be an album, or just a series of live appearances?
Yoshiki: We're planning on releasing an album. We've already recorded rough versions of seven or eight songs. Everyone came here to Los Angeles in March for a few weeks so we could work on it.
What kind of a time frame do you have in mind for the band? Is this a short term project, or something we can expect more longevity from?
Yoshiki: Well, it's a band. You never know how long it will last (laughs). But, before we were a band we were all friends so I think it will last.
So that we don't take up any more of your time this evening, let's end with a final message for your fans.
Yoshiki: I have to say that without you guys I am pretty much nothing. I believe I exist because of my fans' support.
--------------
JaME would like to thank Yoshiki and Sony management for making this interview possible.
From me:Isn't he sooooooo sweet????!!!!????
CharismaticDeath
Kira
- 23 Apr 2007
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Awww I love the way he takes so much notice of what the fans want. ::loves Yoshiki::
RevengeBabyYeah
Miss our butterfly
- 7 May 2007
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he's like the pinnacle of sweetness! Bless his soul. How old is he now?
Holy sh*t, he looks like an old lady xD
RevengeBabyYeah
Miss our butterfly
- 7 May 2007
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We all know you love him really SaKeVi
Child_prey
Sakurai Atsushi
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CharismaticDeath
Kira
- 23 Apr 2007
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I've noticed him and Gackt both wear sunglasses a hell of a lot recently... not entirely sure why. It might be because they don't want to wear contacts any more... and the glasses could actually be perscription. Although you would have thought they'd just get lazer surgary.
Gackt would probably claim its something to do with his eyes not being good with bright lights... I'm sure he mentioned that before!
On a completely different note, has any one read Yoshiki's latest myspace blog?
RICE MONSTERS!!!
Gackt would probably claim its something to do with his eyes not being good with bright lights... I'm sure he mentioned that before!
On a completely different note, has any one read Yoshiki's latest myspace blog?
RICE MONSTERS!!!
RevengeBabyYeah
Miss our butterfly
- 7 May 2007
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He updated it? I'll be sure to check it out then.
Maybe it's to do with Gackt being a vampire?
But yeah, poor eyesight comes with old-age, poor things....
Maybe it's to do with Gackt being a vampire?
But yeah, poor eyesight comes with old-age, poor things....
FrostPixie
Daydreamin'
- 23 Jun 2007
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Maybe wearing shades is easier than putting eye make up on? lol. I've noticed that a lot of JRockers wear shades when doing interviews.
Nan Desu Ka
Jrock Addict
- 27 Feb 2007
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but gackt has always worn sunglasses alot
Kikyos_Souls
後輩
- 5 Mar 2007
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Okay not to be offensive or anything. I read somewhere Gackt and Yoshiki got into a bit of a fight before Anime Expo. Apparently Yoshiki was late and Gackt yelled at him for it, then they got into somewhat a physical fight. Gackt has always been one for punctuality.
Also on the Guild I am in, someone made a very keen observation that at the S.K.I.N. photo shoot (there use to be videos on youtube, taken down because of copyrights) that although Sugizo was there he wasn't in any of the photos. Also if you watch or see pics of them, Miyavi has his body turned away from them.
Has anyone else heard of this or noticed these happenings?
Sorry if I have offended anyone, etc.
The fight was reported in a newspaper on my understandings.
Also on the Guild I am in, someone made a very keen observation that at the S.K.I.N. photo shoot (there use to be videos on youtube, taken down because of copyrights) that although Sugizo was there he wasn't in any of the photos. Also if you watch or see pics of them, Miyavi has his body turned away from them.
Has anyone else heard of this or noticed these happenings?
Sorry if I have offended anyone, etc.
The fight was reported in a newspaper on my understandings.
Gazerocks
窶ｰﾃｫmiyavi-licious
- 28 Jul 2007
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Abt the sunglasses thingy of gackt and yoshiki, they prob just wanna be mysterious. hahas. I reckon if they have droppy eyelids, they can well afford to do cosmetic surgery. LOL
@Kikyos_Souls: Woah. I nvr heard of such happenings. But if these clashes were to be true, I don't think they'll last long. But thn again, they're boys (ahem...ok, men) so I guess fights resolve quite easily. hahas
@Kikyos_Souls: Woah. I nvr heard of such happenings. But if these clashes were to be true, I don't think they'll last long. But thn again, they're boys (ahem...ok, men) so I guess fights resolve quite easily. hahas
FrostPixie
Daydreamin'
- 23 Jun 2007
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Hmm...I heard that Gackt and Yoshiki clashed when they first met but I heard they were 'good friends' now or something like that.
I did notice the Sugizo thing, though... Maybe he just wasn't around when the photoshoots were taking place because on his blog he said he wandered around at AX a bit (he mentioned watching Anna Tsuchiya perform, too). Maybe the shoot was a spontaneous decision and Sugizo wasn't around when it happened?
But you know, they're all big stars in their own right...if you put several strong chemicals together, they're going to react. Explosively more often than not.
Maybe Miyavi was turned away from them so the camera would get him from the best angle? lmao.
I did notice the Sugizo thing, though... Maybe he just wasn't around when the photoshoots were taking place because on his blog he said he wandered around at AX a bit (he mentioned watching Anna Tsuchiya perform, too). Maybe the shoot was a spontaneous decision and Sugizo wasn't around when it happened?
But you know, they're all big stars in their own right...if you put several strong chemicals together, they're going to react. Explosively more often than not.
Maybe Miyavi was turned away from them so the camera would get him from the best angle? lmao.
CharismaticDeath
Kira
- 23 Apr 2007
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Has any one read the interview with Gackt about SKIN? It was done before the anime expo concert. I'll see if I can find the link to the SKIN forum... where I read it.
Originally I took most the things he said to be sarcastic... but after reading those rumors I'm not too sure. He says that he's had disagreements with Sugizo in the past... that he was close to Yoshiki... and that Miyavi was just mental... and that it was impossible working with them...
Ahh... damn... the SKIN forum is down because of hacking... that's annoying... I'll post it once the forum comes back... presuming it's still there and they don't completely reformat it!
Originally I took most the things he said to be sarcastic... but after reading those rumors I'm not too sure. He says that he's had disagreements with Sugizo in the past... that he was close to Yoshiki... and that Miyavi was just mental... and that it was impossible working with them...
Ahh... damn... the SKIN forum is down because of hacking... that's annoying... I'll post it once the forum comes back... presuming it's still there and they don't completely reformat it!
Gazerocks
窶ｰﾃｫmiyavi-licious
- 28 Jul 2007
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@CharismaticDeath: Looking forward to your post on the interview if possible. Eager to know what Gackt has to say! hahas. Thks so much, pardon me for being lazy and not searching for it myself. =x
Kikyos_Souls
後輩
- 5 Mar 2007
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I want to read the interview too.
Yeah I heard Gackt and Sugizo had this all out shout fight at some gathering and they both left in heated moods. I heard it has something to do with being competitive and just in different bands, etc.
Also Gackt and Yoshiki aren't the only ones who wear sunglasses a lot. I remember watching a video where X is trying to complete a song and hide and Toshi were also wearing sunglasses in this already dim lighted studio!! It's kinda funny cause it's like "Boys where is the sunlight coming in?"
Also Yoshiki is just such a perfectionist he is constantly playing this one part over again and there like "Yeah yeah. It's good" and he's like "No, No, it can be better" remix/fix for the 1000th time. XD The song escapes my mind though...
Also DIRU wear sunglasses these days a lot too or maybe it is just me.
FrostPixieLMAO!You could be right, I never thought about that. Although being the fan I am, I think Miyavi is perfect.
Yeah I heard Gackt and Sugizo had this all out shout fight at some gathering and they both left in heated moods. I heard it has something to do with being competitive and just in different bands, etc.
Also Gackt and Yoshiki aren't the only ones who wear sunglasses a lot. I remember watching a video where X is trying to complete a song and hide and Toshi were also wearing sunglasses in this already dim lighted studio!! It's kinda funny cause it's like "Boys where is the sunlight coming in?"
Also Yoshiki is just such a perfectionist he is constantly playing this one part over again and there like "Yeah yeah. It's good" and he's like "No, No, it can be better" remix/fix for the 1000th time. XD The song escapes my mind though
...Also DIRU wear sunglasses these days a lot too or maybe it is just me.
FrostPixieLMAO!You could be right, I never thought about that. Although being the fan I am, I think Miyavi is perfect.
Nan Desu Ka
Jrock Addict
- 27 Feb 2007
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it's seems like a lot of the older jrockers wear sunglasses, hyde wears them a lot too, maybe after years of harsh lights hitting their eyes during concerts their eyes have just gotten sensitive to light? I've never really seen gazette, alice nine, or other young bands wearing sunglasses much
ghostinthefog
Mad Hatter
- 28 Mar 2007
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We all know you love him really SaKeVi
I second that.. SaKeVi, admit it, you adore the guy.
I seriously doubt he's out doing stuff like that at his age.. ya never know but I doubt it.
