New film includes performances by global superstars
Yoshiki has announced that his musical documentary film, Yoshiki: Under The Sky, will have its international premiere on September 7th at the AMC Empire 25 in New York City’s Times Square. The film features the world-renowned musician and composer leading a global concert featuring today’s top musical artists.
The project is the first feature film directed by the composer, drummer, pianist, and leader of rock bands X Japan and The Last Rockstars. It was conceived during the pandemic when musicians could not connect with their fans.
“When I first began working on this project, I didn’t know when we would all be able to gather in the same place and share the joy of music,” Yoshiki says. “Coming together with these great artists from around the world, we were able to create a theatrical experience that I’m very proud of. I’m so grateful for everyone who joined us on this journey.”
Yoshiki has gathered an extraordinary collection of artists for a deeply emotional journey, including a heartbreaking interaction with the husband of a terminally ill fan and a celebration of voices joined from across international borders. The film features powerful live performances by The Chainsmokers, St. Vincent, Sarah Brightman, Scorpions, Hyde, Sugizo, SixTones, Jane Zhang, Lindsey Stirling, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.
Interspersed throughout the film are interviews with Yoshiki about his passion for music and the pain of having lost loved ones. The film celebrates the healing power of music and Yoshiki’s resolve to never give up.
Yoshiki will appear at the New York event for a live audience Q&A. Yoshiki will also appear in person at the London premiere on September 11th and Los Angeles on September 14th.
The film’s debut comes just one month before Yoshiki will perform his Yoshiki Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 “Requieum”, headlining shows at Tokyo Garden Theater in Toyko, Royal Albert Hall in London, Dolby Theater in LA, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. This tour will be the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all these historic venues.
