SkIN [Archive] - Japan Forum

yoshirotokagewaki

Jun 2, 2007, 17:57

I haven't checked it out yet if there's already a separate topic for this, but I'l post it anyway so everyone coming from each member's thread (especially those from Miyavi's and Gackt's) would have a common place to go to. ^__^

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Skin is an upcoming supergroup consisting of several Japanese rock musicians. It is to include Gackt, Miyavi, Sugizo and Yoshiki. The group will give its debut performance at Anime Expo 2007.

History
In August 2006, Yoshiki (formerly in X Japan and Globe) announced at Otakon that he would start a band with Gackt (formerly in Malice Mizer).[1] In December of the same year, it was reported that Sugizo (formerly in Luna Sea) might be joining the group as the third member.[2] Finally, on May 25, 2007, at the J Rock Revolution festival in Los Angeles, Skin was eventually announced, including the previously discussed artists, as well as Miyavi (formely in Dué le quartz). Skin will perform at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29, 2007.[3] On May 27 it was announced that a U.S. tour would start after the Anime Expo performance, followed by some performances in Japan in November.[4] As of May 2007, no announcements regarding recorded material or the group's instrumental lineup have been made.

References
^ Interview with Yoshiki. jmusiceuropa.com.
^ News report regarding possible Sugizo involvement (Japanese). sponichi.co.jp.
^ Anime Expo 2007 announcement. anime-expo.org.
^ Skin band announcement (Japanese). sponichi.co.jp.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_%28Japanese_band%29"
Categories: Supergroups

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AladdinSane

Jun 2, 2007, 18:14

Thanks for sharing.:-) I had heard of this project and was curious about it. I wonder when they're gonna release the instrument lineup. That's what I want to know the most to be honest. Any guesses?

Dutch Baka

Jun 2, 2007, 20:11

Merged this two threads, please do a search before opening a new thread because these were 2 threads posted within one week so I am sure it wasn't that hard to find.

MYV_ANCafe_Lover

Jun 2, 2007, 23:25

they need a freakin bassist...
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what are u guys top candidates for bassist?

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 4, 2007, 16:50

hey check out this yoshiki interview. I found it on jame usa. It details potential future jrock revolution projects and some info about skin as well, turns out it's not just gonna be a bunch of performances, they are already working on an album =D

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.

Liquid Fantasy

Jun 4, 2007, 16:56

^ I don't know what to say.

Thanks for sharing the interview...

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 4, 2007, 17:07

is that good or bad? I cant tell XD

CharismaticDeath

Jun 4, 2007, 19:47

Does any one know anything about the rumor that they might be playing in France. From what I've heard Yoshiki says he felt bad that a lot of parts of Europe weren't getting much J-rock and said SKIN might be playing anime expo in France... I don't know if this is confirmed or just a rumor.

So does that interview mean that they are goin to get someone to play bass? I know they will obviously have to have one... but I mean a perminant member as opposed to session.

Liquid Fantasy

Jun 4, 2007, 19:55

@Nan Desu Ka: Positive insights....I forgot to mention....sorry...

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 4, 2007, 19:58

lol no dont be sorry that's not what I meant lol I just meant about "i dont know what to say" I was wondering if that was a good I dont know what to say or a bad one lol

charistmatic death, I know yoshiki is going to paris, I havent heard if the whole band is.

metamorphosis-

Jun 4, 2007, 20:07

i can't wait to hear their music.
miyavi is the youngest member i think :/

neon_buildings

Jun 5, 2007, 05:19

^ miyavi is the youngest member by far... holy crap. yoshiki. he's what...in his 40s? Gackt and Sugizo are in their 30s... and miyavi is in his mid-20s! =]

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 5, 2007, 16:51

yeah, yoshiki is 41, sugizo is 38, gackt is 33, and miyavi is 26.

yoshirotokagewaki

Jun 5, 2007, 18:39

yeah, yoshiki is 41, sugizo is 38, gackt is 33, and miyavi is 26.

well Miyavi is still 25, he's actually turning 26 this september 14.

And yeah, Miyavi was ALWAYS the youngest member by far :blush: even back in due'le quartz he was a year or two younger than the other members.

But with the line-up we can assume that Miyavi would be the next "hide" in the sense that he might just play that role literally. He's been very close to his fans more than anyone and that he's widely known for his great guitar skills. Although I share the same vK sentiment that no matter how great Miyavi is, he wouldn't be the same unique hide we really loved (Ok just to make sure no co-hide fan would kill me) ^__^

As for Gackt, we can assume he'll be the vocalist and Sugizo the supernband's drummer. Yoshiki can play almost any instrument but in my opinion he'll do best with a keyboard. :p

semi~sweet

Jun 8, 2007, 03:23

In August 2006, Yoshiki (formerly in X Japan and Globe) announced at Otakon that he would start a band with Gackt (formerly in Malice Mizer). In December of the same year, it was reported that Sugizo (formerly in Luna Sea) might be joining the group as the third member. Finally, on May 25, 2007, at the J Rock Revolution festival in Los Angeles, Skin was eventually announced, including the previously discussed artists, as well as Miyavi (formerly in Dué le quartz). Skin will perform at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29, 2007. On May 27 it was announced that a U.S. tour would start after the Anime Expo performance, followed by some performances in Japan in November. Yoshiki confirmed that the group will release an album and that rough recordings of several songs were made in March 2007. A bassist has not yet been determined

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_%28Japanese_band%29

Blind_Romance

Jun 8, 2007, 05:26

hi! that rare that of the equal band habia leido one interviews to Miyavi where they never commented this but crei that serious so soon! xD!

Dutch Baka

Jun 8, 2007, 06:10

Third time I have to merge this thread.... please check the forum before opening a new thread, thank you.

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 9, 2007, 00:36

As for Gackt, we can assume he'll be the vocalist and Sugizo the supernband's drummer. Yoshiki can play almost any instrument but in my opinion he'll do best with a keyboard. :p

actually sugizo is a guitarist along with meev's, and yoshiki is the drummer.

It'll pretty much be Gackt Vocals, Sugizo Gu, Miyavi Gu, Yoshiki Dr and Piano.

raven_guest

Jun 12, 2007, 06:03

I'm not looking forward to it. I adore Gackt, and Love Gackt job, I will Miss You and Chacha a lot! I don't like Miyavi, maybe they'll be some fun ***** fights betweenhim and gackt lol.
If they're touring America, they should come to the UK, if you think Americans have it bad, try being here! I ahve to go to london every time I want a cd and even then it's pure fluke that they'll have it.

dakkii

Jun 12, 2007, 09:12

^that sucks >_< i'm lucky here in california... (and your sig is adorable... especially the icecream one!)

i'm a myv and gackt fan, but i can't wait to see the *myv waves, gackt slaps him upside the head* moments XD oh, they WILL happen ^______^

and i doubt gackt will dissolve gacktjob... don't say byebye to you and cha~ yet!

gackt is 33?!?! *bad fan* for some reason i thought he was older... he's like as old as diru!! *perceptions shattered*

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 12, 2007, 10:32

what's really crazy is that hyde is like 38, I always thought hyde was around the same age as gackt or even younger

dakkii

Jun 12, 2007, 10:37

^my world... is broken in half... everything i thought is wrong! O_O

*reevaluates life*

CharismaticDeath

Jun 12, 2007, 21:01

Gaxnela

Jun 13, 2007, 20:53

I've never been really a fan of Gackt, but this band looks promising... I wonder what they sound like...

CharismaticDeath: HAHAHA!!! I bet Moonchild's really based on him... ^_^

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 14, 2007, 03:37

Hyde no way near looks that old! I swear to god that man isn't actually real! He never seems to change.. at all... and he doesn't look as if he's had any surgary! He must just have really good genes!
Either that or MoonChild was actually the truth!! ^_^

lol, wouldn't that be awesome? Hyde the vampire hahaha. They say noone really knows his birthday for sure, the one that's listed on wikipedia could be just a rumor, same thing with his name, they all think it's Hideto Takarai but that's not a definite. So he could be younger. But just like I believe his name really is hideto takarai, I believe that really is his birthday.

Vampy Hyde:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/trunksfan01/940593087_l.jpg

I love that pic lol

Now back on topic:

I'm dying to get tickets for anime expo I have to see them live!!!!

SaphireKONKON

Jun 14, 2007, 09:08

yeah, yoshiki is 41, sugizo is 38, gackt is 33, and miyavi is 26.
i thought Gackt was like 37? Oo...
gahh S.K.I.N at anime expo :( but i cant go =[
but i got over it i will live xD somehow

Kikyos_Souls

Jun 14, 2007, 13:52

Dammit...Okay to start again.

Wow that was a read and yeah. I personally do not want to see fan service between any of them. Honestly I would convulse or go into shock and not come out of it until I was sure I would never see anything so *shudder* Yes yes. I know most of you are waiting to see Miyavi smooch Gackt and Sugizo smooch Miyavi and so on.
Then again I read somewhere Miyavi thinks Gackt as an older brother which is a good thing. Incest is wrong people. Although I highly agree with you dakkii I will be looking forward with glee for those "*myv waves, gackt slaps him upside the head* moments"
I love them both, but just picturing it in my head makes me laugh hard. :lol:

Bloopie

Jun 14, 2007, 14:01

I heard Mana was the youngest in Malice Mizer. Isn't he.. around 38?
So Gackt should be older, right?

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 14, 2007, 17:27

I dunno, that's just what I found on wikipedia, he might be...much like HYDE his listed birthdate is speculation it might be different.

gakkuhai

Jun 15, 2007, 08:13

Hyde is a vampire, didn't you all know?:p

No, he just doesn't age ... or ages backwards! >.>

Aww, Yacchan, I wish you could go. :(

SaphireKONKON

Jun 15, 2007, 08:19

Hyde is a vampire, didn't you all know?:p
No, he just doesn't age ... or ages backwards! >.>
Aww, Yacchan, I wish you could go. :(

its ok all that matters now is that you 3 go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:wave::cool: PANDA POWER! ^.^

CharismaticDeath

Jun 15, 2007, 18:12

gakkuhai Ages backwards? This concept worries me!! We will soon have Hyde the embryo!

And I am in love with your avatar!!!!! ^_^

Gaxnela

Jun 16, 2007, 00:23

Bloopie: Gackt is older than Mana??? and Mana is 38????? Wow I never knew that...

gakkuhai: Aging backwards? That's kind of scary to me... I can imagine him looking younger while everyone else grows older... Imagine if he had a child...

CharismaticDeath: Yes! I'm scared too! I don't know how he could go back to his mother's womb... And eventually become some egg cell that would eject the sperm cell... or something like that...

DemonHunter

Jun 16, 2007, 00:37

this could be an interesting band..........

Morning Masamune

Jun 16, 2007, 01:24

Gackt is 33.
Mana's age is unconfirmed.
Morning Masamune, giving you the facts. :blush:

SaphireKONKON

Jun 16, 2007, 07:21

Gackt is 33.
Mana's age is unconfirmed.
Morning Masamune, giving you the facts. :blush:
yeah i take back when i said he was 37 xD got wrong info yup he's 33
i more and more wanna know how old Mana is xD

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 16, 2007, 17:59

found this logo on gackt's website =]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/trunksfan01/logo.gif

Gaxnela

Jun 17, 2007, 00:55

Morning Masamune: Thank you. ^_^

Nan Desu Ka: Woah... It's S.K.I.N. They're logo's okay I guess, I'm not really picky with the logos. As long as they have a name, it's fine with me...

CharismaticDeath

Jun 17, 2007, 04:10

Gaxnela Oh gods what a fait awaits Hyde!! I feel sorry for him... and possibly more so for his mother... imploding pregnancy!!!

Morning MasamuneTechnically Gackt's age is also unconfirmed... although his birth year is pretty much established at 73.

kogetsu

Jun 17, 2007, 05:20

About the bassist: I hope they find one suitable. Otherwise i think they'll just stick to having guest/supporting bassists.
I hope they come to the UK! D:

Gaxnela

Jun 17, 2007, 16:38

CharismaticDeath: YES. This phenomenon will defy all laws of Science!!!

kogetsu: Yeah... I think they should get a permanent bassist... I wonder who it would be...

Morning Masamune

Jun 17, 2007, 20:09

yeah i take back when i said he was 37 xD got wrong info yup he's 33
i more and more wanna know how old Mana is xD

Don't worry.

You're a Kame fan.

Which makes you COOL.

kogetsu

Jun 17, 2007, 20:22

Gaxnela: I originally though Heath would be a good idea as a bassist but then again X Japan are coming back anyway. Hmm..Taiji could fill in the spot. XD It'd be a good idea considering he was in Loudness as well as X Japan.

Gaxnela

Jun 18, 2007, 00:05

kogetsu: Yeah, but that doesn't end there. For all we know, it could be someone we never knew about or the last person we could think about. Also, I saw somewhere that Gackt can play bass but we don't know if he's rusty or not considering he's been only singing (I think...)...

mayreez

Jun 18, 2007, 02:17

hey guys..im new in 'ere..

i always heard people mention about the fight between Gackt & Miyavi..
:?:?:?

can any of u tell me, actually, wat was that all about:?

SaphireKONKON

Jun 18, 2007, 13:08

Don't worry.
You're a Kame fan.
Which makes you COOL.
yay! Kame!!

are you one yourself? :wave:

Gaxnela

Jun 18, 2007, 18:00

mayreez: I'm not sure about the fight, but I think they had a verbal disagreement when they first met... according to somewhere in the internet.

Morning Masamune

Jun 18, 2007, 18:19

yay! Kame!!
are you one yourself? :wave:

DAMN RIGHT I AM!
Did you see 16 seconds?

I want to be that chair.

semi~sweet

Jun 19, 2007, 02:34

does anyone know the tour stops my sister is willing to drive me and her daughter to one of the concerts

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 19, 2007, 03:44

they haven't announced any cities yet

SaphireKONKON

Jun 19, 2007, 07:03

DAMN RIGHT I AM!
Did you see 16 seconds?
I want to be that chair.
yes i did O_O it was like me:*faints* *shakes fist at chair* WHY!? lucky chair! T.T

hmm will their be no official bassist for S.K.I.N.? lalala..

Oo *wonders*

Gaxnela

Jun 19, 2007, 20:38

SaphireKONKON: Yeah... I want to know too...

Since S.K.I.N. will be performing in America first, does it mean that they're really targeting the world market in general... as in not only their previous fans but also people who have never heard the word jrock or something??? They might just make it... but we don't know if they can before they disband or something...

dakkii

Jun 19, 2007, 22:23

gaaxnela--> i think you're right... jrock is invading the world, as yoshiki has written in his master plan (ie. living in LA and jrev and i'm sure he had *some*thing to do with the US diru tour)... i think maybe SKIN will do for the US what X did to japan? something to gather ALL the jrock fans (in his mind... in real life probably no) into supporting one band and then hopefully gathering a larger world-wide audience (cuz america... erm... tends to infect things >_>)... i mean, i'm actually in tokyo right now (BE JEALOUS) and i had dinner with a family friend who likes gackt and she didn't even know the supergroup was happening... true she may not be the BIGGEST FAN EVER but if yoshiki wanted to focus on japanese fans, they sure as hell would know it. sorry this wasn't very comprehensive X_X i'm dead right now...

CharismaticDeath

Jun 20, 2007, 04:13

dakkii I agree. J-rock is even getting known over here... not only do wel sell Diru, MUCC and Despairs Ray in HMV now... but the Diru and MUCC secitons are regularly sold out at the HMV near me. This is quite shocking for England... especially somewhere as random as Lincoln... I thought I was the only person obsessed with J-rock (bar my friends) who lived there... but apparently not!!
Also I'm very jealous of you're being in Tokyo. :( I wants to goooo!!! So far not allowed... my dad claims its too expensive once you get there... the flight is no problem... we have enough airmiles within our family to rule the world... but the problem comes after that... espeically if I get in shops that sell J-rock stuff!! ^_^
I've been telling people in asia about the super band too... odd that us westerners seem to be getting the news first huh?!

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 20, 2007, 04:14

ah not fair! your in tokyo!? I want to go to japan so bad >_<

kogetsu

Jun 20, 2007, 04:16

Yeah, Jrock really does have a chance now of being an international success. Essentially X Japan was a band in Japan, targeting Japan whereas now they're more based in LA. 雅-miyavi- has started to tour the USA and will be going to Europe, as has Dir en grey independantly, and touring with such big bands like Flyleaf, KoRn and Fair to midland. Also the pillows and Puffy Ami Yumi (if you could call them rock. Theres certainally alot of rock influence there) seem to be more America-based. Oh and theres a popular Japanese band playing during the WARPED tour, but I forget their name.

I'm going into detail abit too much...XD

CharismaticDeath: Oh, we don't have MUCC or D'espairsRay albums over here in NI yet. But we do have one of Dir en greys DVD's in HMV.

CharismaticDeath

Jun 20, 2007, 04:28

kogetsu Its a start... I remember not too long ago when we have none... all it seems to take is the band actually coming to the country. Well to play a main gig... BLOOD came to an anime con, but I don't think it had the same impact as then Despairs Ray played here. It seems kinda crazy though, becuase *technically* (not wishing to assert political opinions on this one!) we are the same country!!

kogetsu

Jun 20, 2007, 09:33

Yeah. @_@ I didn't really think anything of that BLOOD performance as I didn't like their music that much. The only Asian band I can think of to tour the UK as a whole is Electric Eel Shock (who Also went down to Dublin!). I'm surprised bands the likes of the pillows, Puffy, L'arc~en~ciel and even Gackt solo haven't came over here to do full tours. Anime has played a big part in their international awareness.

Gaxnela

Jun 20, 2007, 19:03

dakkii: I'm jealous. Although your friend is a Gackt fan, we can't really blame her because S.K.I.N. actually announced that they are a band in America... Yeah so I guess they are really trying to draw in international fans.

CharismaticDeath: I'm also jealous of you... the airmiles... Well... I'm not a westerner... but I guess I'm one of the first people to know here...

kogetsu: Yes. In ten years, Jrock will rule the world, and we can be the proud fans from the beginning (WE'RE FIRST!!!). there's a japanese band in warped... woah... and it's okay. WE LOVE DETAILS.

You guys are lucky there's HMV in your countries!!! The HMV nearest here is in Hong Kong!!!

dakkii

Jun 20, 2007, 19:48

what's HMV *feels STOOPID*? O_o

but we've known that there would be a superband for a while... they should have at least known it existed!

and true dat! WE ARE THE ORIGINALS, BABY!!!

CharismaticDeath

Jun 20, 2007, 20:35

kogetsuI didn't take notice at all! I only heard about it when my friend from Japanese class said she'd seen them because she happened to be at the anime con. I know Hyde recorded an album here... but I don't think has ever played here! Which is a shame. I'm sure we'll start getting some of the bigger bands once they realise there is a demand.

Gaxnela The airmiles are more my dads than mine... They keep canceling mine... it baffels me... I thought they just accumilated until I used them... but apparently not! Where are you from? I don't reconise the flag. ::feels slightly stupid!::... Ah Philippines... it says... yes I was being stupid!

dakkii HMV is mainly a music shop but also does a lot of DVDs. It's one of the biggest in the UK. I'm guessin it's not that big outside our country. Aswell as it being quite big it is also quite mainstream... so is shockin that they do J-rock!

kogetsu

Jun 20, 2007, 20:42

HMV is a major record/dvd shop over here. It's like as popular as Virgin megastores would be. You guys used to have them in the states but they got bankrupt o.o They're big in Canada though.

Gaxnela: Yep ^_^ I can't find that certain band though. I added them on myspace, i'll try and find their name later on!

Gaxnela

Jun 21, 2007, 19:08

dakkii: Like what CharismaticDeath and kogetsu said, HMV is a music store... I know it has branches in HK, Japan, and UK... I wonder if they're gonna put branches in more countries... We're still first... haha

CharismaticDeath: Well, airmiles are still cool! Yes, i'm from the Philippines. I also got somewhat surprised that HMV also does jrock!!!

kogetsu: It's ok... I'm just happy the jrock is going to far places...(from Japan at least) ^_^

CharismaticDeath

Jun 21, 2007, 19:12

Gaxnela

Jun 22, 2007, 19:46

CharismaticDeath: Yeah, I think that Singapore would have a nice jrock section because they have a lot of fans and a lot of bands do covers there! And I aggree, 12 hours in economy is not fun... especially if it's a straight flight...

CharismaticDeath

Jun 22, 2007, 22:16

The flights I'm doin at the moment are not direct but might as well be. The first leg is to Singapore then I have like a 30 min flight to KL. After the 12 hour journey to Singapore the last thing you want to do is get on a plane again! So all-together its more like 13 hours in economy!

::is wanting to go shoppin in Sinagpore now::

Gaxnela

Jun 23, 2007, 10:04

CharismaticDeath: Wow... 13 hours in economy is hell, but waiting is more annoying... What we do for the love of jrock.

AladdinSane

Jun 26, 2007, 05:15

hey guys! i'm sure most of you (if not all of you) have seen the promotional video for the band, but if there are those who haven't, you can watch it on youtube :)

CharismaticDeath

Jun 26, 2007, 22:04

Yups I certainly have... and have to wonder if the music in the background is a hint of their sound!

Not long now till their debut... I can't wait to hear footgage of it!

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 26, 2007, 23:58

it's definatly a hint lol, it's so cool huh? I love how it sounds too, the little hints of gackt's vocals, the intro piano followed by yoshiki's drums and the guitars, it's definatly them, I wonder if it'll be like an intro on their album or something, it'd be perfect for an intro :D

CharismaticDeath

Jun 28, 2007, 18:07

It really would make a good intro... I can't wait for them to do an album!

Tomorrow is their debut!!! I really wish I could be there.

Nan Desu Ka

Jun 29, 2007, 07:15

CharismaticDeath

Jun 29, 2007, 09:40

At least you got to see JRock Revolution! I'd have killed to see that!! So many good bands in one place at one time... the mind just boggles!

My thoughts will definately be with SKIN too... even if I couldnt... also I will be sending jealousy mind bullets to all the people there!

Gaxnela

Jun 29, 2007, 21:41

AladdinSane: Yes, I watched it... OMG it's amazing...

SaphireKONKON

Jun 30, 2007, 01:16

well tomorrows the big day! :D Anybody going? I hope someone takes videos!!! I'm sad I wont be there but I blew all my money on flying to LA a month ago for JRock Revolution. I think it's safe to say tomorrow I'll be thinking of S.K.I.N.
3 of my friends are going :cool: my dad wouldnt let me go :(

today is the day ^^ S.K.I.N. :blush::wave:

semi~sweet

Jun 30, 2007, 10:24

omg it's today i almost forgot o_O ...so sad i can't see them tonight but hopfully they come to texas or at least near here so i can go.

MYVsGirl

Jun 30, 2007, 11:51

A lot of people were saying how this band will never work
And that Miyavi like..doesnt belong or whatever [which I think is BS]

I think that the reason Yoshiki chose Miyavi was because he saw a little bit of what hide had in Meevers. So Gacchan will just have to buck up and deal with it lolz XDD

[first conversation I had about SKIN with my friend "Gackt and Miyavi? FTW" Lol]

Every band tends to have a lot of ego, sure this one has...a LOT of it..But I'm sure it will work :-)

I can't wait until they start making music and releasing it and stuff :]

Gaxnela

Jun 30, 2007, 12:35

semi~sweet: Well, at least you can say that they are currently on the same chunk of land as you are... I'm sooooo far away... T_T

MYVsGirl: I'm not really saying that thi band would never work... I'm just wondering how long they would last because the fact is, It's really hard to say so yeah... I agree with you on why Yoshiki chose Miyavi... It all makes sense now... Well... now Gackt should just endure... XD I can't wait for their music too ^_^

Devious

Jun 30, 2007, 17:28

oh well I'm happy Yoshiki made such a band I mean so many good musicians in one place it's like OMFG :) and about their lasting... hmz well they can split after maybe um... atleast 8 albums :D

CharismaticDeath

Jun 30, 2007, 21:58

None of the footage I've found is very good quality... but you can pretty much get the idea!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gYh2CMY-2M4
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ORtsYax85GA
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=d8nq9lRphDM
I think there are more but I haven't had time to watch them all yet!
Oh gods I'm goin to be adding to this all day aren't I!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2jfUHaqqwyI
and heres another one!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7cYmeaFm3AQ

GuitarAddict

Jun 30, 2007, 23:19

OMG thank you CharismaticDeath for posting They sound awesome not like I expected but a thousand times better :lol::bravo:.

CharismaticDeath

Jul 1, 2007, 00:26

They weren't too different from what I expected to be honest. You can definately hear the different influences... even with such rubish quality!

Gah I really want good quality stuff... that gig filmed properly... or a PV... or anything!!

MYV_ANCafe_Lover

Jul 1, 2007, 00:32

Thank you for the fancams Charismatic! They sound really awesome!
I can hear Miyavi screaming in the background <3
Apparently one of their songs is called gei-sha? I saw on the screen and could hear Miyavi screaming it.
But I still wanna know...
WHO IS THEIR ******* BASSIST?!

EDIT: Oh I found out...it's ju-ken, the bassist of gacktjob.
Why him...<_< I don't think he's bad or anything, just I dunno I figured they would pick someone else.

SaphireKONKON

Jul 1, 2007, 01:00

@CharismaticDeath: thanks!

charcoal

Jul 1, 2007, 04:47

Gaxnela Some HMV's are better for J-rock than others... I think the one in Singapore (biggest in South East Asia) actually has a proper J-rock section... I'm goin to try and persuade my dad to left me go there this holiday... I mean it's only a 5 or 6 hour drive from KL!!!
Airmiles will hopefully get me another upgrade to business class! I managed that one once... over 12 hours in ecomemy is not fun!
CharismaticDeath: Yeah, I think that Singapore would have a nice jrock section because they have a lot of fans and a lot of bands do covers there! And I aggree, 12 hours in economy is not fun... especially if it's a straight flight...
well, actually there isn't really a proper j-rock section in SINGAPORE's HMV, but there are actually quite a few j-rock albums/singles available, u'll jus hav to go to the Japanese section (which is at level 3) den u will be able to find them (arrange according to the name of the artists eg. A-Z). :-)
hope tt this does a little help.:haihai:
n hav fun during your trip ~ >.<

You_Too

Jul 1, 2007, 08:42

On this adress there are some videos:
http://www.mendoi-fansubs.com/music/skin/

kridinky

Jul 1, 2007, 10:08

^hurray for the sneaky people who took pictures and captured videos <3

i didn't even try to sneak my camera in because there was just no way i was gonna let the staff confiscate it x_x

Kuroyume

Jul 1, 2007, 22:34

Hi guys!
Miyavi announced a special suprise for his concert in Bonn (Germany) this month.
It is quite a secret but i hope the other skin members will come with him.
(i really hope that they will come)
^^V
well, i gonna tell you when i know more about it^^
bye
:cool:

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 2, 2007, 05:10

well, we all know about the S.K.I.N. preview that's been on all the guys websites and that was even posted above in this very thread

(in case you forgot) http://youtube.com/watch?v=8TrZ2NIj6Ao

anyways on to my point

It turns out that this little intro is more than just an intro! It's name is Violets and it's a full song that S.K.I.N. performed at Anime Expo on friday! :D

for those that want to here part of the live version, follow this link to a S.K.I.N. myspace fanpage!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=141125124

Gaxnela

Jul 2, 2007, 20:01

Devious: XD

CharismaticDeath: Thanks for the links... I shall watch everything later but so far their music is awesome!!!

charcoal: the HMV there has how many floors???

You-Too: Thanks!!! ^_^

kridinky: It's okay... There are a lot of videos in youtube anyway ^_^

Kuroyume: This month??? Wow... That's sudden... And yeah... I hope the whole band comes!

Nan Desu Ka: OMG thank you for the info!!!

GuitarAddict

Jul 3, 2007, 00:58

kridinky

Jul 3, 2007, 07:25

Gaxnela: lol. I found most of the videos on youtube. I was sitting in the 10th row in the middle section, so I was sitting directly in front of the stage and had a perfect view of Gackt, so I would've been able to take some awesome pictures and get some good video clips if I had my camera :[

Gaxnela

Jul 3, 2007, 21:52

GuitarAddict: Woahhh...

kridinky: Well, at least they did not confiscate your camera. If they did, imagine the things you have to go through just to claim it back... And I'm sure your camera wouldn't really be taken care properly... There are a lot of pictures by now... ^_^

Hitzuki

Jul 3, 2007, 23:16

I don't know if most of you've already seen this but here's 2 backstage clips. Don't watch to far or you'll end up watching Paris Hilton o-o;

www . phamousfotos.com/LimitedAccess/VideoPlayer.html

please, remove the spaces *doesn't have enough posts yet* to watch.
If you don't feel like watching the logo and intro just press the playlist.

Enjoy :3

GuitarAddict

Jul 3, 2007, 23:27

Hitzuki thank you for posting

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 4, 2007, 04:35

I just read a story on JAME USA that says Ju-Ken was only supporting S.K.I.N. for their concert, it seems he's not their official bassist =]

Kuroyume

Jul 4, 2007, 21:45

Yeah I was daydreaming that would happen a few days ago I think I would die if they came that would be like omg.
will you come to Bonn also?:souka:

charcoal

Jul 4, 2007, 21:50

Devious: XD
CharismaticDeath: Thanks for the links... I shall watch everything later but so far their music is awesome!!!
charcoal: the HMV there has how many floors???
You-Too: Thanks!!! ^_^
kridinky: It's okay... There are a lot of videos in youtube anyway ^_^
Kuroyume: This month??? Wow... That's sudden... And yeah... I hope the whole band comes!
Nan Desu Ka: OMG thank you for the info!!!

there are 3 stories for the heeren HMV. And there's also another smaller HMV at citylink mall.:-)

Gaxnela

Jul 4, 2007, 22:46

Hitzuki: OMG thank you!!!

Nan Desu Ka: I thought so...

charcoal: lucky...

GuitarAddict

Jul 5, 2007, 04:21

Kuroyume

Jul 5, 2007, 20:29

Kuroyume
Yeah together with Amaya :car:
Do you happen to know if there good japan shops in Bonn? we're staying overnight at a hotel and maybe we'll go shopping too:lol:
Who else is going? It would be fun to invade Bonn altogether in our shiniest outfits haha.
Actually i've never been to Bon before, but i can google for shops and tell you. i mean propably their websites are in German.

CharismaticDeath

Jul 7, 2007, 02:34

charcoal Aww thats a shame... I don't know if I'm gona be able to get there in any case... there is just a small chance that I will be able to persuade my dad to drive me over the border.

Nan Desu Ka Do you think they will be getting a perminant basist then? or just steal ones from other bands occasionally!! It defiantely didnt feel perminant... after all the hyper over anouncing their other members.

every one who posted vids Thanks muchly guys... shall check them out when I have more time!

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 7, 2007, 06:06

who knows...I hope they get a full time bassist, but it wouldn't be very easy, all currently active bassists are too busy in their own bands at the moment, so they'd have to go after someone either retired or from a disbanded band...so they'll probly end up just using supporting bassists...the only one I could think of for a full time bassist would be Kisaki from Phantasmagoria, but he's on record stating he's retired from performing/making music forever so who knows XD

Gaxnela

Jul 7, 2007, 12:58

Nan Desu Ka: Yeah... It would be nice for S.K.I.N. to get a permanent bassist but I don't think it would happen anytime soon... LOL I thougt about Kisaki too... ^_^

CharismaticDeath

Jul 7, 2007, 16:49

I don't see why they wont get one. It would make a lot more sense and improve their shows. If they are always working with a temporary one their performance wont be as together as if they had a perminant one. I think they'd be making a mistake not to any way... But then again, I'm sure they know best.
Kisaki would be an awesome choice ::misses Phantasmagoria::

Gaxnela

Jul 8, 2007, 15:14

CharismaticDeath: Well, I'm sure they would get a permanent bassist... We should just wait for them to settle down... I mean four big people in a band is hard enough to handle... What more if a fith member comes in? Especially if it's Kisaki...

charcoal

Jul 8, 2007, 19:55

charcoal Aww thats a shame... I don't know if I'm gona be able to get there in any case... there is just a small chance that I will be able to persuade my dad to drive me over the border.
Nan Desu Ka Do you think they will be getting a perminant basist then? or just steal ones from other bands occasionally!! It defiantely didnt feel perminant... after all the hyper over anouncing their other members.
every one who posted vids Thanks muchly guys... shall check them out when I have more time!

well, it's alrite if u can't make it this time round, i believe there will be another chance ~ :-)

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 9, 2007, 01:30

So what do you guys think of the semi fanservice at the concert?
Or even about future fanservice. Heard arguments from both sides:D
I know it's all about the music ( which sounds GREAT btw) but lets face it, a band full of super hot guys? Hard to concentrate only on the music ne?:D

semi~sweet

Jul 9, 2007, 04:03

haha i love fanservice haha danm lucky bass...anyways the music was awsome and the guys are hot so thats all that matters to me

CharismaticDeath

Jul 13, 2007, 18:12

Interview with Yoshiki
Interview!!

"What feelings you got about all your career ?" " I don't have the feeling to have finished something. It's something which isn't finished. I still hope to do more things and I count of course on your support "

"Aren't you tired with all projects you got at the same time ?" "I'm not tired
to make all this projects at the same time. On the contrary I am very glad to make all these things. And I want to continue to make my activities and thank you to support me"

"Do you continue Karaté?" "How do you know about it? I think it's rare a pianist who play karaté at the same time but i am still practicing karaté"

"Do you read fan's letters and do you reply to these?" "A thing is sure I read all of them especially on myspace it is easier. But for the answers I can't reply to everyone. I answers 1 email over 1000. I would like to answer more but, excuse me, I don't have enough time"

"During all your long career you played differents kind of musics which one do you prefer to play?" " "Rock"

"One fan of Japan asked : Are you going to do concerts in Japan & Europe with S.K.I.N or XJapan?" "I don't know which project is going to begin first in live but yes I'm going to do concerts in Japan & Europe"

"Which thing do you want the most ? And do you have it?" "I just wanna rock"

"What is musik for you?" "Musik is my life, it always was and it will always be"

"How do you do for being healthy? What is your secret ?" "I like chocolate so I try for not eating chocolate a lot and I do lots of sports"

"Have you ever though about doing your biography ?" "It's planned and it's for soon"

"What do you think about making people happy?" "Without you I wouldn't be there, I wouldn't exist. I have to thank you for all energy you gave to me and if I return joy to you it's nice and it's completely normal"

"Do you planned to open fanclubs of you, Xjapan, Skin or Violet UK outside of Japan?" "Yes if you want why not"

"Is it a real come back of XJapn?" "It's been a long time we are talking about rebuilding XJapan especially since last year. But one thing you must now it's in order to correctly end X-Japan. Because after Toshi left the band, hide and me decided to rebuilt the group in 2000 but hide unfortunately left us. From this moment, I'm in pain of not knowing what i'm going to do. So if i formed Xjapan again it's to end it correctly."

"If this project succeed, are you going to do some concerts in Europe?" -- "Why not"

"Why do you choose S.K.I.N for the name of the band?" -- "Secret! I have to ask all members if i can reveal it so it's not for today"

"Are you going to do some concert in Europe with S.K.I.N ? -- "Why not i love Europe"

"How do you live your first concert with gackt, sugizo & Miyavi?" "Band members are artist with strong personnality and it's a real pleasure to work with them. We are still going concert and repetitions"

"Who will be the bassist in S.K.I.N ?" -- "I will answer to you honnestly I didn't choose him yet"

"Will Jrockrevolution be in Europ and New York?" "Europe" -- "About Jrockrevolution, i received lots of mails about it in myspace. All people want new japanese bands. I want to help new bands so it's for that i want they go to Europe"

"Next year, it's the 10th anniversary of hide's death, are you going to do something for it?" -- "Just after the death of hide I wanted to do something but I couldn't mentally. But for next year, I'm supported by many artists so i'm going to do it."

Sugizo's thoughts on their performance
SUGIZO here.
Greetings to everyone I've met so far through MySpace! I'm so thankful for the chance to meet and become connected to everybody here. From now on, I plan to use this space to share my thoughts with you. I look forward to coming to understand one another, getting to know each other, and becoming one with you all.

After a period of intense activity, I'm finally able to take a moment to rest. I've been jet-lagged for so long that I wish I could somehow reset my body...

S.K.I.N.'s first concert was held on 6/29 at Long Beach Arena. All sorts of things went wrong, but everything turned out all right in the end and the show was a success. We expected a good turnout, and about 5,000 crazy, totally cool people showed up. Standing before them, I felt like we were able to fill the space with a kind of supreme bliss that was truly something to behold. Considering that information about the show was spread mainly through the Internet, the people who showed up deserve thanks and kisses for their enthusiasm. I think that the bulk of the audience was made up of local fans, but the Japanese fans and those who came from other countries also deserve thanks and kisses for their dedication and love.

I have the greatest respect for the other members of S.K.I.N. I've never before experienced anything like playing with artists possessed of such incredible auras and energy, becoming close to them, creating chemical reactions together. I'm forced to draw upon the deepest reserves of my own potential as an artist. I can't contain my excitement at the birth of a group who creates music and expression that is so thrilling and so full of pleasure, and I'm confident that we're going to evolve into an amazing band.

I really felt that music began uniting us all into one. Before my eyes, barriers of nationality, language, politics, and ideals were being smashed by the power of sound. S.K.I.N. expressed Japan and Asia's point of view, while each member of the audience transmitted the consciousness of their own country and culture. Differences ceased being important. Through music, people of different tongues, skin colors, customs, and religions become one.

You know what else I think? Our differences are wonderful and beautiful. What I've been seeking for so long is finally approaching. Rather than politics, war, or the desire for personal gain, I truly believe that music and the dreams we all hold dear are the forces that will unite the world. I can't wait to see what is coming.

Right now, S.K.I.N. is planning all sorts of things. Please wait for further updates!

The day after our intense concert, I stopped by Long Beach Arena a second time to see Ms. Anna Tsuchiya's show and watch Ju-Ken, the amazing bassist who played with us the night before, perform again. Of course I've known who Anna was for a long time, but I'd never seen her live before. She's a wonderful, sexy Rock'n Roll muse - I had no idea that such a charismatic pop artist existed in Japan! Wow. Now I'm a huge fan!

After that, I decided to see what was going on at ANIME EXPO. It was much larger and more exciting that I had thought, and I was reminded anew of the importance of Japanese culture and the influence it has. I had a really great time - there was even stuff from "Ghost in the Shell," which I love! I also want to say thank you to all the fans who took the time to come up and talk to me there.

And amongst all these other events, I've become one year older. Actually, growing older no longer scares me. Instead, I'm grateful that I've been able to live my life so far according to my own values. From now on, I'm going to live being true to myself while spreading even more energy than before.

I hope that all of us can walk on together forever.

SUGIZO

Source, Myspace.

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 13, 2007, 19:34

ah thanks so much that was really great what sugizo said <333 Yoshiki still being as sneeky as ever...I wonder what S.K.I.N. really does mean lol

mico

Jul 14, 2007, 10:35

oh my God, i miss many things!

So SKIN members are: gackt, miyavi, sigizo and yoshiki, only 4 rite?
have they made any single or album? any PV?
WOW! shocking! i though it just a rumor. who made this SKIN anyway, gackt?

Gaxnela

Jul 14, 2007, 14:42

CharismaticDeath: Thanks for posting the interview here!!! ^_^

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 14, 2007, 18:40

yoshiki and gackt together created skin, and yes for now there are four members, but supposedly they are still looking for a bassist

oh and they haven't had any releases yet

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 14, 2007, 23:18

Thanks for the interview and Sugizo's speech thing. Man they;re so cool. they really know how to manke the fans happy right?:D

Nina007

Jul 15, 2007, 05:54

Hi everyone. I dont remember if I've posted anything in this thread before, but now I'm joining you here for sure. xD

I just have to say; I LOVE Yoshiki. I LOVE Miyavi [omg*fangirling*]. I .. like Gackt, he has such a special voice, I really like it, but I'm not very into him if u know what I mean. ..and Sugizo.. I've been on his myspace n' stuff, he seems like a very beautiful person. btw, I've heard his guitarplay, its awsome [Miyavi's too]!

I'm looking so forward to their relaeses!! :happy:

yay for SKIN! (:

Kuroyume

Jul 15, 2007, 19:33

Actually i've never been to Bon before, but i can google for shops and tell you. i mean propably their websites are in German.

Gomen ne... i couldn't find anything (stupid google, stupid yellow pages....:buuh::gomen:)

mico

Jul 16, 2007, 18:48

Oh my God! Gackt, miyavi, yoshiki, sugizo... such an ultima band! they all great j-rockers! bassist eh..... hm.... i wonder who can play bass...
too bad hyde isn't there....hehe...just kiding. don't take hyde from larc^^

i just can't wait for their PV and album (if they have plan to make it)

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 16, 2007, 19:34

mico that's what I was thinking! If Hyde could somehow be in the band too that would just be perfect beyond words.....:D

CharismaticDeath

Jul 17, 2007, 01:06

If only he could play bass!!

Yoshiki's got me really wanting to know what SKIN means now! It only bothers me because he's refusing to say! All I can think of is each letter has a significance to each member... but god only knows what they stand for!

mico

Jul 17, 2007, 15:41

anyone? wanna try to guess what's S.K.I.N ?

can't find one in my mind. no clue on their interview (i haven't read the intrview). hmm... i wonder what is it...
S for sexy :souka:
K for kings :souka:
I for in.... :souka:
N for Nippon :souka:

A group of sexy japan rocks :D:D:D:D

Nina007

Jul 17, 2007, 21:20

Haha, very good attemt, Mico :blush: I f*ckin liked it. xD

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 17, 2007, 21:52

S-uper
K- nights
I- tchy
N- atto
:D

Gaxnela

Jul 17, 2007, 23:52

Wow... If Hyde plays bass, then SKIN will be the biggest band ever.

mico: OMG I like your definition. It's perfect. ^_^

RevengeBabyYeah: Your definition is funny... LOL

semi~sweet

Jul 18, 2007, 00:05

hyde would make this band go off the charts lol

mico: hahaha very nice

Gaxnela

Jul 18, 2007, 21:11

semi~sweet: Yes and eventually, Hyde will conquer the world!!! I don't know if I should be happy with that one... But at least there would be a reason for girls to follow him... ^_^

semi~sweet

Jul 19, 2007, 00:22

Gaxnela - yeah hyde is going to conqure the world and we have a reason to follow him. He's a GOD.

anyway back to Skin does anyone have any of the songs, if you do would you mind sharing.

CharismaticDeath

Jul 19, 2007, 05:28

See I think the most likely outcome would be for Gackt to be the one seen to have conqured the world... but Hyde would be the man behind it all... with a whip! Yes I am just goin off into happy fangirl land now!

semi~sweet you have no idea how much I wish I could answer yes to that question... but sadly I have yet to find any SKIN mp3... let alone ones that are good quality!

mico

Jul 19, 2007, 14:09

semi-sweet! long time no see!

perfectly beat all band in da world if hyde join!

i search in youtube and all i can found is only their performance at anime expo. and, i don't like the song XP

CharismaticDeath

Jul 19, 2007, 18:13

Which song do you not like?

There is no way I could see them ever getting Hyde to join... but, hypotheticly, if they did... we would get Gackt and Hyde dueting vocals, and I really love the way their voices compliment each other... I wish there were more recordings of them singing together. It would be good if he did guest vocals even for an album... ahhh now letting imagination wander at how amazing this would sound.

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 19, 2007, 18:48

man that would be amazing *thinks of gackt and hyde singing together again* <333

I wonder if they're still really good friends...

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 19, 2007, 19:42

It would be pretty cool huh?
Of course they are *unsure:D* Nothing could break up a bond as strong as that. Gackt adores Hyde. Sure Hyde will be like "who the f*ck is this strange man?":D

Gaxnela

Jul 19, 2007, 20:31

semi~sweet: Sorrry, no songs yet...

CharismaticDeath: Haha. Hyde behind Gackt. How genius is this??? It makes sense. The band would be awkward if there are 2 vocalists to begin with... But it would be nice if he guest vocals... ^_^

Nan Desu Ka: I'm not sure, but I hope Hyde and Gackt are still good friends...

RevengeBabyYeah: LOL at your last sentence...

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 19, 2007, 20:58

I hope so, just the thought of those two being such good friends makes me smile, they have such a sweet relationship

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4395/gakuhai080fyph8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5336/156764rn9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/8519/316959057f7f4944a38zw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/3873/31695905870612cafefpf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Gaxnela

Jul 19, 2007, 21:19

Nan Desu Ka: Aw....... They look so tight... I would really feel bad if they're not close anymore...

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 19, 2007, 21:23

yeah me too >_<

.................................................. ...........................

semi~sweet

Jul 20, 2007, 03:54

mico - yeah i know. have you been to hydeist lately?

they are so cute together awww i couldnt imagin them not being freinds

mico

Jul 20, 2007, 10:43

no semi sweet. it's hard to open the page. but i always try it again.

are they a good friends to each other? like gaku is a good friend of yoshiki, etc...

Gaxnela

Jul 20, 2007, 19:19

mico: I guess they're pretty close... Has anyone seen how close they are in Moonchild? I don't think people who barely know each other can portray that...

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 20, 2007, 23:07

Ah still gotta watch that movie. I wonder when SKIN will perform again?

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 20, 2007, 23:46

I love that movie...I think after I first got it I watched it like ten times in a two week period lol

it's a good question, right now meev's is touring and the other three...no idea, maybe finalizing some songs for the album :D

Gaxnela

Jul 21, 2007, 00:09

Yeah... I'm excited for their first release... I wonder how everything looks like...

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 21, 2007, 00:15

I wish at least they'd give us some more info like a website or myspace or something to quench our thirst, we've got nothing but a few clips from a month old concert we've all seen a thousand times by now...I want more S.K.I.N.! I want more!!!

what makes matters worse is that yoshiki hasn't blogged on his myspace page for like two months so nothing from him either =/

Gaxnela

Jul 21, 2007, 00:54

He must probably be busy, but FANS FIRST!!!

mico

Jul 21, 2007, 14:01

no no guys, i mean, does SKIN members close each others?

E? yoshiki has a blog???? what's the address? does miyavi and sugizo have it too?????

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 21, 2007, 18:49

yoshiki's blog is on his myspace page

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=14155082&MyToken=a0a7fd1d-c914-407e-8d55-79aa6a905511

sugizo myspace page

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=1000249916

miyavi myspace

www.myspace.com/miyavi

gackt-san is in the stone age, he doesnt have a myspace page, the other members need to get him to start one lol

dakkii

Jul 22, 2007, 02:57

^nooooo he can't get one!!! because then i will stay my computer for the rest of my life stalking it!!! O_____O

Gaxnela

Jul 22, 2007, 09:56

I think the reason why they don't have a site is because they don't have a record label yet...

Nan Desu Ka: Stone age? XD

dakkii: lol... even if he's outside your door already???

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 22, 2007, 17:58

the funny thing about skin though is that they're so damn big they dont even need a label lol they could do this whole thing unsigned and still anything they do or release will like sell out and break records and **** lol

@gaxnela lol yeah he's behind the times

funny Gackt-san <333

CharismaticDeath

Jul 22, 2007, 18:14

haha true. There is no way they could be anything other than amazingly popular!

I love Yoshiki's blog... it always makes me want to hug him. More than usual, as wanting to hug Yoshiki is a general state of my mind. He hasn't written for a while, unless it's on the Violet UK one, which I'm not subscribed to.

I agree Gackt really does need a myspace! Although Miyavi's isn't actually him is it? I'm sure someone said it was an official fanpage.

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 22, 2007, 20:56

yeah that's his page, there is a link to it on o-re-sa-ma.com (meev's official website) he's mentioned it before too

CharismaticDeath

Jul 23, 2007, 17:06

That website makes no sense (o-re-sa-ma)... am I the only person who completely fails at navigating it!! I tried to find the new promo pictures and couldn't! Most upsetting! :(

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 23, 2007, 18:19

lol it's weird-ish but I dont really have trouble with it, the first time he updated the look I did though hahaha I would press the link for profile or disco or whatever and nothing would happen, I'd keep clicking and nothing would happen, I finally realized that you click once, the neo visualism sign blinks a few times and then the menu pops up lol

as far as the tour stuff, there's a box at the bottom right of the screen that says "The Beginning of Neo Visualism Tour" click on that and it'll take you to the tour stuff

CharismaticDeath

Jul 24, 2007, 01:14

I found the menu thingy... but still couldn't find pictures any where! Either I'm being incredibly stupid or there isn't infact a picture gallery at all... but that wouldn't make sense because he sent out a Myspace bulletin saying there were new pictures up in it!! Oh it's all so confusing!

semi~sweet

Jul 24, 2007, 02:20

gackt used to have a myspace account but he deleted it because he got to busy to keep up with it

Gaxnela

Jul 25, 2007, 20:58

semi~sweet: Aw... that's sad... I wanted to see how it looked like...

semi~sweet

Jul 26, 2007, 00:09

it was pretty nice i was on his friends list and thats how i knew he deleted it...although i wish he didn't so sad indeed

CharismaticDeath

Jul 26, 2007, 02:42

aww how did I miss the existance of that!?! How long ago was this?

He should have kept it up... I mean it's not as if any one minds if bands and famose people don't update their myspace every 5 seconds. Although I really want a new blog from Yoshiki!!

semi~sweet

Jul 26, 2007, 04:47

hum gackt add me around august of last year and i was updating my myspace uhhhh around may and saw that his was deleted i was so sad....i dont keep up much with my myspace either but i still have one lol

CharismaticDeath

Jul 26, 2007, 04:58

Humm I'm supprised I missed that then... I did have myspace.. are you sure it was actually Gackt who owned it and not a fanpage?
I probably was goin through my phase of refuseing to add any bands at all at that stage... Actually come to think of it... I only add bands I know... or people like Yoshiki who write interesting blogs!

Nan Desu Ka

Jul 26, 2007, 05:38

yoshiki hasnt blogged in ages! T_T the last time he blogged was right before jrock revolution it's been like two months since then =/

CharismaticDeath

Jul 27, 2007, 02:49

I know! That was the one where he said he wanted to give hot chocolate to the fans. I know he sometimes uses the Violet UK blog... but I don't think that one's been updated in a while. I'm supprised he hasn't given us some comments about the SKIN gig.

Kala

Jul 27, 2007, 07:10

I personally love them all, individually (gackt, miyavi, sugizo, yoshiki X3yeaiii~!!!!)......but a band with all of themmmm.....I honestly don't know what to think......I'll wait till I listen something and then give my opinion ajjajaa.....XPPPPPPPPPP:p

CharismaticDeath

Jul 28, 2007, 02:14

Have you heard the stuff on youtube? Most of it's pretty bad quality but you can get the idea. I just wish the fangirls would shut up sometimes so I can hear it... although sayin that, if I'd been at that gig fangirl wouldnt have exactly covered it.

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 28, 2007, 04:49

Lol CD same here haha:D
From what I can hear of it, it sounds really good but it may just be my imagination lol:D
Kala- go the SKIN fan myspace, they have some okay audios on there, not that great though.

Gaxnela

Jul 28, 2007, 16:49

Kala: I guess they're pretty good. you know that they have been playing for years...

CharismaticDeath: Yeah I agree with you. I mean, If you are recording a live performance then you should talk... Why would you wnt to hear yourself yapping off???

CharismaticDeath

Jul 30, 2007, 17:27

I have to admit there is footage of me being a screaming fangirl at a Despairs Ray gig! It was incredibly embarising to find the video on youtube... mainly because my friends were then when I found it and just laughed at me! At least I was polite enough to leave a comment apologising for my behaviour in the background of their vid!!

Gaxnela

Jul 30, 2007, 18:31

I understand you... There are times when you can't help but act like a fangirl... especially when you are seeing the band for the first time or fanservice happens... But seriously if maybe you just took a video for your personal reference or something extremely good happened to you there, then I guess I won't mind watching it because I will be screaming too... ^_^

I mean at least you acknowledged that you were the one screaming... I bet some people would go as far as blaming it on the person beside them...

margosana

Jul 30, 2007, 22:16

Ahhhh..about fan-girls...I don't see anything wrong about them XDD But sometimes I can't help but pity those celebrities who have over-obssesed-fan-girls going after them XDD

And now about the band.^^ It will be intresting to look how they get along...After all,strong personalities always clash XDD Every one off them was a leader in the past,so I think that it won't be easy for them to come to an agreement.Unless,they are going to try to find a compromise ^^

Gaxnela

Jul 30, 2007, 22:37

Yeah... Imagine all of them bring their own stylists or something... theen try to fit them all in a busy dressing room. And think of their personal space... And expect the member's seperate fanclubs who go there, and think of them fighting on who's better...

Ok, maybe I'm going a bit overboard... But we'll never know unless we actually went inside... ^_^

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 30, 2007, 23:16

Lol Gaxnela, so true! Margosana- some guys would kill to have so many girls obsessing over them :D

margosana

Jul 31, 2007, 04:19

RevengeBabyYeah- You're probably right XDD Maybe in the beggining it was like that,but right know they must be taking it for granted. It's just that I think that musicians like Gackt,Yoshiki and Sugizo,are already used to all of them after 10-15 years of fame XDD

RevengeBabyYeah

Jul 31, 2007, 07:44

Yeah it's true.
Me: OMG wtf is that insane bunch of girls DOING to you?!
SKIN: Huh? You mean that doesn't happen to everybody?

Gaxnela

Jul 31, 2007, 19:50

margosana: Yeah... That's true... They're probably so ued to it it doesn't matter to them anymore...

RevengeBabyYeah: lol

Nina007

Jul 31, 2007, 20:06

@ revenge; hahahahahahahahaah. that made me laugh. x'D

semi~sweet

Aug 1, 2007, 00:45

hahaha i can just see it lol we give them so much love don't we

Kuroyume

Aug 1, 2007, 19:12

He din't bring SKIN...:(
(ok, it was stupid to believe Miyavi would bring the other members to his concert..)
But SKIN is still great and i hope they will also come to Germany one day...

Gaxnela

Aug 1, 2007, 21:02

Well, I guess SKIN was not yet ready for Germany... And It wasn't announced anyway... But I think SKIN will go to Germany soon... ^_^

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 2, 2007, 07:51

Damn you Kuroyume and you other lucky Germans:D
Well props to SKIN for debuting SOMEWHERE in the West right? Gives us hope...almost:D

Kuroyume

Aug 2, 2007, 23:32

They annouced a "big surprise"... that made me hope... well next time maybe..

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 6, 2007, 10:47

decent quality audio of S.K.I.N. song "Killing You Softly" from the AX concert in California. Not great quality but you can hear the song pretty well amidst the screams and cracks

http://youtube.com/watch?v=K7X2okEr9fU

btw, yoshiki had a very brief blog the other day, basically just mentioning that he's really busy but he's going to have another good blog again and some new pics as well :D

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 6, 2007, 23:20

Ooooh busy? Thats a good thing for us right? :cool:

semi~sweet

Aug 7, 2007, 00:33

yup it should be very good for us

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 7, 2007, 04:06

I should hope so lol, hopefully it's S.K.I.N. busy, no offence to yoshiki of course, but I dont really care about Violet UK

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 7, 2007, 06:15

.....Nan Desu ka! How could you?!:p

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 7, 2007, 06:44

lol I just dont like female vocals, not that they are bad, I just prefer male singers XD

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 7, 2007, 07:00

What about male vocals that sound female? :p

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 7, 2007, 10:23

LOL i dont think I've heard any that sound very female-ish

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 7, 2007, 23:03

Fair enough, but I'm sure MY vocals would blow you away :p

Gaxnela

Aug 8, 2007, 11:31

XD

Wahh... I just hope SKIN would produce a website...

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 8, 2007, 16:00

no freaking kidding! T_T

Gazerocks

Aug 8, 2007, 19:44

I think SKIN would be having their official site soon as this is Yoshiki's huge project. I mean...he's quite tech-savy, so a site should be up ASAP. hahas.

By the way, I'm not trying to be a wet blanket but I don't know how long this superband will last. This is because the individual members all have different pathways in their music careers. Moreover, their indv styles are so different. Coupled with the differences in their age, the prospect of them staying long tgt just does'nt seem bright. Well, maybe they could prove me wrong. Only time can tell. (:

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 9, 2007, 00:46

Well I think the fact that they all have their own careers strengthens them, but I can see where you're coming from.
Urgh....wet blanket...I hate that metaphor :p

FrostPixie

Aug 9, 2007, 00:56

Well, SKIN is like a side-project. I don't know about Japan but it isn't unusual for members of bands from other countries to be in several bands at the same time. Especially European bands. Frequently, singers of bands have their own, successful solo careers, too.
I don't think the band will be their main focus, though.

CharismaticDeath

Aug 9, 2007, 03:37

NDK... try Gackt Ares for female sounding male vocals! His vocal range scares me sometimes!

FrostPixie: I know what you mean about Eurpoean bands... especialy Scandenavia for some reason... there are so many side project bands that I really want to hear more of... but their members are too buys with bigger bands!

Gaxnela

Aug 9, 2007, 20:33

FrostPixie: Yeah, I mean They all are quite big right now with their own careers.... I don't think they will give it up so they would be in a fulltime band... And to think that the 4 of them have quite different genres...

Gazerocks

Aug 9, 2007, 22:03

Maybe their new music would transcend all their different genres...therefore a breakthrough! It might hit the Oricon charts and break some records. I'm waiting...they're a superband afterall, hence higher expectations. hehe

CharismaticDeath

Aug 9, 2007, 23:10

Has any one read Yoshiki's latest blog on myspace?

He mentions something about Japan Expo Paris... if that rumor turns out to be true then I am road trippin in there! He says he will write something sepairately about that and the SKIN performance at Anime Expo.

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=14155082&blogID=297362358&Mytoken=8A12C854-B908-49B9-BE139EEB27D74B1749933757 - not sure if that one will work... if not...

www.myspace.com/yoshiki

Gazerocks

Aug 10, 2007, 07:46

Finally a proper update from Yoshiki. hehes. I think he's really busy, with VUK, SKIN and writing some songs for the movie. HAHA. RICE MONSTER. tt's a funny one.

SaphireKONKON

Aug 10, 2007, 07:52

Yoshiki and the rest jumping into the pool! 8DDDD I wanna see that!

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 10, 2007, 09:01

NDK... try Gackt Ares for female sounding male vocals! His vocal range scares me sometimes!

lol yeah I have heard that, that one and Illness Illusion where he starts out so high pitched and eventually works down to his normal singing voice are both crazy, you always hear people say Toshi from X had an insane pitch range but I don't think he touches Gackt.

CharismaticDeath

Aug 11, 2007, 01:51

Gackt wins... my friend has found a new way of annoying me since hearin that song... by tellin me Gackt is a castrato!! Which I refuse to believe!!

I wants Yoshiki to throw me in his pool!!! What I would have given to be at that party!! ::goes off into little fangirl world::

FrostPixie

Aug 11, 2007, 02:05

Haha, Yoshiki's blog. Imagine a rock star telling you that his dream is to be thrown in a pool by you? Awesome :).

primelajule

Aug 11, 2007, 02:33

XD
Wahh... I just hope SKIN would produce a website...

They already have an official website http://www.skin-online.net there isnt that many stuff but they've just begun

:-)Primela-chan:-)

semi~sweet

Aug 11, 2007, 02:37

oh really a website nice yay! .... i want yoshiki to throw me in a pool too lol....i wonder what the rice monster looks like awww poor yoshiki

Gazerocks

Aug 11, 2007, 08:16

the website is not updated? I thought there's this new bassist from GacktJOB?

oOOOooo. I realised this is not the official website. *dumbo me* -.-! It's created by ppl fr SUGIZOLOVE.com. haha

Gaxnela

Aug 11, 2007, 18:28

CharismaticDeath: Castrato??? XD

prinelajule: Thanks, but it's not an official website, but seriously, it looks good, the website I mean.

Gazerocks: I thought their bassist is temp.... He is right???

Gazerocks

Aug 11, 2007, 22:16

@Gaxnela: I'm not sure too. =x

Anybody know the answer? LOL

FrostPixie

Aug 12, 2007, 00:49

I'm pretty sure that the bassist is only temporary. It seems like he was a bassist-for-hire at AX, lol, because I heard that he played for Anna Tsuchiya, too.

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 12, 2007, 05:05

yeah Ju-Ken was only a temporary solution since S.K.I.N. was performing and Ju-Ken was already there to play with Anna Tsuchiya. I'm honestly starting to think they wont get a full time bassist

Gazerocks

Aug 12, 2007, 07:47

arHhhh....icic. but it's kinda weird to always get temps bassists. hahas. wadeva, just make good music! (:

Gaxnela

Aug 12, 2007, 17:14

Well, I'm sure the temporary bassist is just temporary... I think they will get a full time soon... ^_^

CharismaticDeath

Aug 13, 2007, 04:26

Yoshiki said in that interview that they hadn't decided. I suppose they only will if they find the right person... there's no point in getting someone just to say they have a perminant basist.

Gaxnela I don't believe the castrato nonsense either... she just says it to annoy me... aswell as calling him Gackto-chan! Which, to be quite honest, creeps me out! Ironicly enough this person is actually a fan of his... she just enjoys torturing me!

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 13, 2007, 04:28

what do you guys think about J? he's an awesome bassist and he used to be in Luna Sea so he has connections with Sugizo, plus he's also a solo artist now so he's not tied down like other bassists who are in bands. I think that could really work!

CharismaticDeath

Aug 13, 2007, 04:34

Hummm he could work... but at the same time I don't think they would get him for perminant... it would be like Ju Ken all over again. They seem to not want more than one member from the same ex band. I suppose if they did the sound would tip more towards the sound that band used to have. Ie, if they had J they would get to sound more and more like Luna Sea did.

But of corse this depends on whos writing the music.... from what I've read they seem to be trying to do a joint effort with the writing.

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 13, 2007, 05:00

I think it'd be better than ju-ken though because ju-ken is just a bassist in a support band, where as J is a proven bassist in one of the biggest jrock bands ever and a successful solo artist,(but I do see your point) even so I think he could be full time. He's better than ju-ken and sets his own schedule since he's not tied down to a band. Honestly though I really dont know. I always said Kisaki, but he's kind of a jackass and his ego matches or tops that of the other four members put together lol plus not really the same style either....really who knows what they'll do...that's kinda why I think they wont have a full time bassist

semi~sweet

Aug 13, 2007, 05:04

hummmm can i apply for the job??? lol i dont even kno how to play the bass lol! but i can learn right?!? lol

Gazerocks

Aug 13, 2007, 06:39

@semi~sweet: You can try, You never know how those crazy jrockers might reply. Who knows? I might be seeing you on stage soon? hahas. But u've to start practising real hard now. hehes

Kikyos_Souls

Aug 13, 2007, 09:24

I still think it should be a female bass player. For fun they should get Thera from Danger Gang. hehehe. Maybe not the best bassist but she will keep them in line.
Or have auditions? Why not? Then maybe they could find someone because most good bass players are already in a band and really, who the hell at this time would want to join Gackt, Yoshiki, Sugizo and Miyavi?
I mean not to be rude or offensive those names would scare away most bass players ready to go. Not just them, their attitudes and they already have a pretty well firm take on what they want, so to have another big name in the mix would only cause more headaches and such.
Also by auditioning they could get someone who is really passionate about music but who hasn't had the chance to get it on the go, and it would open a lot of doors for that person.
To be "weird" they should hire a bass player who isn't necessarily Japanese, so they can be Japan's super band with their "...." Bass player. LOL!
Then we can all try and audition!
semi~sweet Rock on! You can do it! :cool:

Gazerocks

Aug 13, 2007, 15:23

ahaha. I think we're having fun predicting who would be the permanent bass player. Hope that SKIN gives us some surprises soon. can't wait!

Gaxnela

Aug 15, 2007, 20:13

CharismaticDeath: Haha, some People have twisted ways to show their fandom... lol

Nan Desu Ka: Yeah, Kisaki's a jackass...

semi~sweet: Hehe, sure but they might ask you to do somethingcompletely unexpected...

Kikyos_Souls: Hmm... a female bassist is interesting... Yeah, an audition is nice... They would meet different intersting people... Haha

Gazerocks: Ya! It's fun guessing!

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 16, 2007, 01:04

You guys have some interesting viewpoints. Kisaki....urgh:p

primelajule

Aug 16, 2007, 01:35

primelajule: Thanks, but it's not an official website, but seriously, it looks good, the website I mean.
How do you know is not Official???

:-)Primela-chan:-)

semi~sweet

Aug 16, 2007, 01:55

hahaha YES!!!!! i am going to apply yes! now....uhhh must message yoshiki!!!! and buy a bass...O_O hey anyone wanna lend me a couple hundred bucks to buy one????

GaxnelaO_O like what????

RevengeBabyYeah

Aug 16, 2007, 07:20

Belly dance.......................???

Gazerocks

Aug 16, 2007, 19:46

@primelajule: If i'm not wrong, I think the site stated that it was un-official. If I'm not wrong tt is...

semi~sweet

Aug 17, 2007, 00:32

O_O belly dance???? hahahaha for them i would....^_^....ok well i sent my letter asking yoshiki if i could be his bassist...wonder if he'll reply?

Gazerocks

Aug 17, 2007, 05:52

Semi~sweet: WOAH. serious! You're brave.....*applauds* Could you tell us wad he said if he replies? ^.^

semi~sweet

Aug 17, 2007, 09:31

sure...hahaha i was running on pure adrenaline (sp?) hahaha after i sent it i was like O_O what did i just do?!?!?! hahaha ok but now im over it and i will surely tell you all

Nan Desu Ka

Aug 17, 2007, 10:51

hey guys, found this yoshiki interview on JaME USA

Let us get to the heart of the matter with your new project, S.K.I.N., whose musicians are from various generations. On what criteria did you choose them?
YOSHIKI: There was no choice with regard to the generation; it is not something that I took into account. I chose musicians who had a strong personality and true originality.

Considering the diversity of each band member, was it was easy to combine each individual's vision of music?
YOSHIKI: In reality, they are not really combined (laughs).

Is it difficult for the four of you to work together?
YOSHIKI: We all have very strong personalities, but strong in a good way; there isn’t any clashing while we work together. There have been times when we had different opinions, but it was constructive.

So the atmosphere was good in the studio and during your rehearsals?
YOSHIKI: Yes, definitely.

What was your first impression after your first concert in the United States?
YOSHIKI: Ah! Speaking for the group, the welcome we received was really warm and I was very satisfied with the outcome. I felt that the public truly supported us.

Do you intend to have other concerts?
YOSHIKI: We’re thinking about it, but nothing is concrete at the moment.

Do you intend to release a single soon?
YOSHIKI: It will be more than a single, we’ll release an album.

A DVD perhaps?
YOSHIKI: Certainly.

Some years ago, you shot the PV for Rose of Pain in Paris; what memories do you keep of that shooting?
YOSHIKI: I’m impressed with your knowledge (laughs). At the time of X, before X-Japan, all the members wanted to go to the United States except me who wanted to come to Paris, so then I came here. I like anything that has a link with old castles.

What Parisian monuments did you visit?
YOSHIKI: I stayed in Paris for almost a month and so I had the time to sight-see. I often took the subway by myself, and visited places such as the Louvre. Sometimes during my stay, I went to visit places by myself.

And how about your visit this time around?
YOSHIKI: I arrived yesterday and I leave the day after tomorrow, if I have time I will try to do some sight-seeing tomorrow.

Will you try to visit the Eiffel Tower?
YOSHIKI: I’ve already seen it.

The castle of Versailles?
YOSHIKI: Already been there too! (everyone laughs)

Vaux le Vicomte (a French Baroque château)?
YOSHIKI: If I have time for it, then yes.

You are a perfectionist, if you had the chance to re-record songs by X-Japan, which would they be?
YOSHIKI: All of our work together was done thanks to each member of the group, notably hide, and since he is no longer with us, it is less likely that I'll change any of our previous works without the other members of the band there.

To finish, do you have a message for all the French fans who came to see you today?
YOSHIKI: For a while now, I’ve liked France and Europe in general very much, so I would like to come more often. I thank you for your support.

Thank you very much.
YOSHIKI: Thank you.

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The Q&A session started with the broadcast of a video reminding the audience of YOSHIKI's exceptional career. Most notably featured in the video was George Martin, the legendary Beatles producer, working with the leader of X JAPAN. This became a sentimental moment for various fans in the audience, seeing how much progress has been made for Visual Kei throughout Europe.
YOSHIKI arrived on stage, wearing jeans and a black jacket, smiling as usual and sat down in the middle seat, where he began the session by addressing the audience in French.

YOSHIKI: Hello, nice to meet you. I am YOSHIKI.

The audience was already on cloud nine hearing YOSHIKI make an effort to address them in their own language. The questions were pre-selected among those sent to JaME.

What are some of your impressions looking back at your career?
YOSHIKI: I don’t feel as though I have finished anything, it’s not something that can be completed, but I have plans for many things I want to do, and I count on your support.

Do you become worn down by all the projects you have going simultaneously?
YOSHIKI: I am not tired to have all these projects going at the same time, on the contrary I am very satisfied to be able to work on all these things and possibly more. Please continue to support me.

Do you still practice karate?
YOSHIKI: How do you know I practice karate? [Someone shouts "We spy on you", which makes YOSHIKI laugh] I think that it is rare that a pianist would practice karate at the same time, and yes I still do it.

Do you read and answer the letters from your fans?
YOSHIKI: I definitely read them, especially on myspace since it is easier, but I lack the time to be able to answer them all. I’ll answer maybe one out of every thousand emails.

In your long career, you have played various types of music, what is your favorite style?
YOSHIKI: Rock!

What is the thing you want most?
YOSHIKI: Well! I just want to rock!

What does music mean to you?
YOSHIKI: Music is simply my life. It always has been and always will be.

How do you stay so young; what’s your secret?
YOSHIKI: First, I like chocolate a lot and one of my methods is to avoid eating it. I also do a lot of sports.

Do you plan to write a biography?
YOSHIKI: It is planned to be done relatively soon.

What do you think when you realize that just by being here you make many people happy?
YOSHIKI: Without you I would not be here, I would not exist. I should thank you for all the strength you have given me and it is even better if I can make you happy.

Do you have any future plans to open a fan club for S.K.I.N. and X JAPAN to your foreign fans?
YOSHIKI: If you wish for it, why not?

Some questions about X JAPAN; how did you feel when you met Toshi again after all these years?
YOSHIKI: It was very strange. Toshi is someone with whom I grew up, and after I saw him again after all these years... I didn’t know what to think about it. It was strange.

There is a rumor of X JAPAN reuniting; is it a true come back with a tour or only for recording?
YOSHIKI: Indeed, we have talked about the reformation of X JAPAN for a while now, especially this last year. If we do make it, there is one thing you have to understand, this is just to make an end to X JAPAN. After Toshi left the band, hide and I thought about reforming in 2000, but unfortunately he left us before then. Since that time, I have wandered in the pain of not knowing what I would do. I have the feeling that X JAPAN is not finished and if we could reform it, then it will be to put a real end to the X JAPAN era.

If such project eventually happens, will you come to Europe, for example?
YOSHIKI: Why not?

About Violet UK, are there any plans to come to Europe?
YOSHIKI: As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t know which project will be the first to come to Europe, but naturally, the tours will eventually come to Europe.

Now a few questions about S.K.I.N., how did you choose this band name and what is it’s meaning?
YOSHIKI: It’s a secret! I have to check with the other band members if I can reveal it to you, so unfortunately, it is not possible today.

Going back to tours, do you think S.K.I.N. will tour Europe?
YOSHIKI: Why Not? I like Europe.

How did you like your first concert with Gackt, SUGIZO and miyavi?
YOSHIKI: The members of the ban