As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.
A look back at the life and career of Japanese guitarist hide, who died under questionable circumstances in 1998.
DVD edition of "DAHLIA TOUR FINAL 1996" filmed on December 31, 1996 at Tokyo Dome, originally released on video in 1997. A 2-disc set. On Vocal - Toshi On Bass - Heath On Guitar - Pata On Guitar - Hide On Drums & Piano - Yoshiki
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X Japan - Aoi Yoru
X Japan - Shiroi Yoru
X Japan - On the verge of destruction
X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
X Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena
X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
X Japan - World Tour Asia - Hong Kong
X Japan - HIDE Memorial Summit
X Japan Returns 1993.12.31 is an X Japan live DVD, released on February 29, 2008. It contains the band's performance at the Tokyo Dome on December 31, 1993.
On May 2, 1998, Hide, a leading Japanese rock musician who had been active as a guitarist for X JAPAN and as a solo artist (hide with Spread Beaver/zilch), suddenly passed away. His funeral was attended by about 50,000 people and became a social phenomenon as all of Japan wept at his untimely farewell. His younger brother, Hiroshi Matsumoto, who was Hide's manager, started to work with Hide's co-producer I.N.A., who had been working on a song with Hide, and his friends to make his brother's will come true. Yuji and I.N.A. struggle under the unusual circumstance that Hide himself is not present, but they are confronted with various difficulties.
Directors Twila Raftu and Shaun Cronin explore the controversial issue of free data exchange and the growing impact of copyright legislation, intellectual property laws and digital rights management from the viewpoint of those dedicated to the unregulated flow of creative products and information. Advocates of "free culture," including Xbox hacker Andrew "Bunnie" Huang and underground rapper Adam "Doseone" Drucker, offer opinions and commentary.
A music-driven short film presented as a visual prelude to Alicia Keys' sixth studio album, Here. Keys pays tribute to the communities that raised her in four slice-of-life segments depicting the coming of age experience in New York City.
A housewife of a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate secretly forms an all-women rock band turning her entire world up side down.
The story of a family in 6 scenes taking place between 1978 and 2002. Showing the circumstances of how Ronny became like he did.