More Genius leaks out of Yoshiki

I know I was just gushing over the ridiculous amount of awesome that oozes out of Yoshiki..... Well, I think he heard me, because he's been on his little ol' facebook page a ton recently posting updates like crazy.   As you know, Yoshiki is once again set to orchestrate the theme for the Golden Glove awards.

X Japan drummer and songwriter Yoshiki composed the theme for the upcoming Golden Globe awards, and we all will have the pleasure of hearing all about it from the man himself.  Let's all say a big HELL YES, and check out this video:

Yoshiki chats away about about how he came up with the part-classical, part rock ‘n roll Golden Globe Theme — including the time organizers told him it was “too beautiful.”   (JUST LIKE EVERYTHING THIS MAN DOES!!)

Look out for the Golden Globe Awards — and the theme music — on January 13!  ....which happens to be my birthday (and Megadeth's James LoMenzo's).  Coincidence?  I think not.  Thanks for the bday gift, Yoshi.

I want one!!!!!!!

One of my sick obsessions - Yoshiki of X Japan - now has his own CREDIT CARD!   How amazing is this man!!!  I totally want one.

I'm amazed by this man.... If I made a cartoon of the word "epic" and put it in an adorable human body form, you'd be left with Yoshiki.

His comment about releasing this picture of the credit card: 

"...YES, this is the " YOSHIKI VISA CARD"
but people who have this, please don't post it on the internet haha!"

In remembrance of HIDE

Whether you know him as 'HIDE' (his X Japan years), 'hide' (his solo years), or don't know him at all- today seems like the right day to remember this Japanese guitar playin' and songwriting genius.  Born 49 years ago today, Hide only made it to 33 after committing suicide post a night out drinking.  But Hide shouldn't be remembered for the booze/drugs - although he certainly had his issues - just watch the live footage below and you will see how truly awesome this guy was.  Incredible stage performance.   Hell, I can't even understand a word he's saying (minus the small bits of English), and I can tell the lyrics are brilliant.  And that's why I have no choice but to make him this weeks Band Of The Week.
  

Hide is most closely associated with his 10 year career as lead guitarist in X Japan, but his fame went much greater.  His solo career was massive, and his following was beyond cult-like.  The video below shows him with X (amazing solo/guitar-work here).  Don't miss Yoshiki kickin' ass behind the kit, too.

RIP, HIDE.