yoshiki's interview

© From: Yoshiki Mobile

Special thanks and Credit to: Yumiko

About his joining globe --- No.1

I'm Kikuchi, the interviewer.
We, the staff of YOSHIKI MOBILE, were very surprised to hear the announcement on September 1.
It becomes the talk of not only music industry but also everywhere.
There are arguments pro and con regarding YOSHIKI's joining
globe among both YOSHIKI and globe fans.
Therefore we will have an interview with YOSHIKI.
We asked the staff of the recording company to make an arrangement of interview with YOSHIKI.

K: Good morning. We're the staff of YOSHIKI MOBILE. Nice to meet you. Is it ok for you to have an interview now?

Y: That's ok, though I don't have much time.

K: Your speech at a-nation on September 1 became a subject of discussion.

Y: Really? What did I say?

K: You said, "I'm globe's YOSHIKI for the present."
XJapan's fans are sad to hear that you said so.

Y: My blood is blue!!

K: What?

Y: Oh, you don't know about XJapan well, do you?

K: I'm sorry. I know XJapan and become XJapan's fan recently, so I don't get the meaning of what you said. Is your blood blue??

Y: The blood of X is flowing in my body.
X fans knew it. May I try to cut somewhere in my body?

K: What? (Is he saying it in earnest?)
It means that you are XJapan's YOSHIKI every time?

Y: I said my blood is blue!!

K: (What should I say?) I don't understand what you said. I'll ask XJapan's fans later.
Well, I have to ask another question. Did you take part in making trance version of "Say Anything" which was used as BGM at
a-nation?

Y: No, I didn't.

K: What do you think about remaking of XJapan songs by other artists?

Y: It's nice. I don't mind. (say frankly)

K: Is that all?

Y: When some artist remake other artists' song, it usually gives rise to public censure in Japan, USA or whatever other countries.
For example, when Mariah Carey sang "Open Arms" of Journey, the composer got angry (I like that version, though.), and , Massive Attack (English band) sang doors' songs (I think they're cool).
There are so many things like those.
You can understand it when you come to think of how many artists remade Beatles' songs.
I think the songs which are remade are usually good and effective.
There are lots of songs with dance mix version, too.
I'm also recording a certain American band's song in dance mix version for Dahlia.
The problem is what each artist's fans think and accept the songs which are remade.

YOSHIKI's message - no.2

K: I see!! Thank you for explaining in detail.
Then next question. There are the pros and cons about your joining globe among globe fans. Will you please give them a comment?

Y: I will withdraw from globe. Sorry for disturbing you. (laugh)

K: What? Don't say that!!

Y: Well, then I will do a little more. (laugh)
They have been establishing not only their own music but also their friendship, and the reliance between members and their fans.
If someone suddenly join globe, everybody may be bewildered.
Even if that's not me, globe's fans are confused at the fact that someone joins globe. That means globe's fans really love the member of globe that much.
I hope those wonderful relationship between them will continue whether I join or withdraw.
Of course I accepted to join globe with a light heart at first.
It's like "Let's do something interesting at school festival !"
Then I asked what Marc and KEIKO think about it.
They said they welcomed me. So, I decided to join globe.
I don't know whether globe's fans know or not, I'm living in LA now.
I have not grasped Japanese music circumstances since I had not been back to Japan these few years.
I have been working for VioletUK and always thinking of the debut of VioletUK in the USA.
In addition, I have produced American artists.
The reason I have been staying in LA is that I don't want to remember my dearest friend's death a few years ago.
I am still really sad even when I speak of his name.
In the meantime, I was on the stage at FilmGIG at the beginning of this year, and looked everybody's face there.
I began to think I would like to play on the stage in Japan again.
At that time, I got this offer, so I accepted naturally and said,
"Ok, I'll try to do."

YOSHIKI's message -- no.3

Y: I made a target of VioletUK on mainly USA and English market.
I met the member of globe at my house in LA on July.
At that time I felt I was happy with them.
At the end of July I came back to Japan for the press conference of World Expo. After that I began to think about my joining globe.
The more I think about it, the more I was confused.
I was thinking lots of things:-----
First, I thought of XJapan's fans' feelings.
Second, the member of globe's feeling to their fans.
In other words, I wonder whether it's really effective for them
that I join globe or not.
It may result in just making the topic of people's talk.
And, what should I say to the people who have been waiting me and VioletUK for a long time?
I have lots of projects at the same time, so how do I make my
time apportionment?
Moreover, I have a trouble with my wrists and I can't play piano now.
Under these circumstances, we started the recording.
This will be the theme song of TV program so that we have to finish recording by the deadline. That was on August 26.
We had an all-night recording. It was the first time for me to produce KEIKO and Marc's vocal, and I noticed that they had a awful talent.
Of course I have known Mr.Komuro's talent for a long time.
I was very happy and enjoyed recording with them, sometime we had a chat over the trifles of life until morning, no, until noon. (laugh)
Then I started to think that I want to create music with them.
That was the point of time when I made decision.
I think everyone has own circumstances, a kind of bondage, and responsibilities.
Sometimes there are the people who end their life without doing anything they want.
Considering those things, I should join globe and create music with them because I want to do so.
Things will go all right, if not, I will think about it again at that time.
I myself was died inside of me when Hide was died 4 years ago.
I have lived for fans who have been supporting me.
Then I live and go the whole way. And then fans will be confused......
"Wow, I become to contradict.......that's too bad."
I am losing my consistence.
Anyway "Do it when the time is coming !!"
Oh, what question am I answering for now??

K: Well,.......say something to globe's fans.

Y: Oh, I remember.
Some people may think what I can do in other genres other than rock because they think I'm a rocker.
But I have been undertaking dance mix, though I like analogue music,
I have the best digital facilities in my studio in LA.
Well,,,,, that doesn't matter........
Hello everyone, this is YOSHIKI.

K: Then please give your comment to XJapan's fans.

Y: My blood is blue. What color is your blood, Mr. Kikuchi?

K: It's red, I think..........

Y: That's good. May I cut somewhere to make it sure?
(leaving his seat)

K: (escaping)
YOSHIKI went to find a pin. We have to run away.
We will have another interview by phone later.

Wait for a while.

YOSHIKI's message -- no.4

A few hours later........
We call YOSHIKI.

K: May I have your comment to your fans?

Y: Well..........." Follow me without say anything!!"

K: But ......they want to say something. That's why we call you to get your comment. (laugh)

Y: Then "Follow me with saying something". (laugh)
I'm not satisfy even if I write a book to express my feeling now.
I always consulted with Hide about everything..................................
He always said, "I want YOSHIKI to do as you want to. I will take care of you."
But I don't have anyone to consult with now..........................................

If he's still alive, then after all, I will do what I want to.
I will move forward if my fan will support me, even if there are few fans.
I don't see what exists there clearly, but I guess there are fantastic and beautiful melodies which I don't know rock or dance music: those are out of genres.
I will be having an adventure on the way to that place.
I'm sure you will understand what I want to say if you listen my music created with members of globe.
Although I was said that I was like a baby or a child, I have absolutely
confidence in music, and a talent in music.
Please judge whether my joining globe is good or not after you will listen the new sound we're making now.
I myself will decide what I will do in the future after that.
Well, I would like to say my feeling to X fans.

Dearest XJapan Fans:

I really care about you, because without your support I could not have lived, Because of you, I am still able to continue an artist, so don't worry, I'm still YOSHIKI, still XJapan's YOSHIKI. The spirit runs in my blood, whatever I do and wherever I am. I'll do my best to create music that is meaningful. Also, I am continuously working on VioletUK because VioletUK will be my second project since XJapan, and also the last project in my lifetime.
Meanwhile, let me enjoy globe. They are friends of mine and I would like to support them as much as I can. This may sound a little too selfish, but I have been working on VioletUK so hard, and for such a long time, I've gotten lost in it many times. But my fans, I mean you guys, and your warm words made find the light whenever I was lost.
That is why I could keep working on VioletUK till this day. I think the goal is near, but who knows, because the producer is me, "YOSHIKI".
This guy can't compromise when it comes to his music. Do you understand what I'm talking about? I've been fighting inside because there are several "YOSHIKIS" in me. But in the end, I will let him bring you music that is beautiful and beyond outrageous, whether it will be popular or not. So please wait another 10 years............
I'm joking. I hope that day will come sooner, maybe even early next year. By the time I finish VioletUK, I would love to visit the countries where my fans are.
I can't wait to see you because I love you.
"I love you all."

YOSHIKI's message -- no.5

K: We realize that you have a confidence with your music from your comment.
What about the new sound in new globe?

Y: GODZILLA vs. KING GIDORA

K: What?

Y: Overthrow Minimoni!!

K: What?

Y: Overthrow London Boots!!

K: YOSHIKI san, what do you want to say?

Y: When I write "reckless", read it "YOSHIKI".
and when I write "invincible", read it "VioletUK" or "X fans"!!

K: What?

Y: Overthrow VioletUK!!

K: What? you are working for VioletUK, aren't you?

Y: I can't give it up. I already spent 800 million yen for its recording.
Oh, well, it doesn't matter. I can't stop doing it anyway. (laugh)

K: What? Why do you overthrow the thing you are taking part in?

Y: I should do everything in real earnest!!!

K: YOSHIKI san, what's joking and what's serious? I can't understand.

Y: So..........I say blue blood is flowing in my body.

K: Oh my God! I can't follow you.

Y: Then don't follow me. (laugh)

K: Oh, no. I will visit you again. (laugh)
Thank you very much for taking your time for the interview.

Y: That's ok. Bye-bye. (laugh)

© Copy Right by Endless Dream on September 9, 2002