I normally don't gush about celebrities, because when you meet them in real life, they're just normal people. Like you...like me. However, when I was in Japan, I met this incredible human being named Yoshiki. He sat next to me at a private karaoke party. He was dressed like a rock star, sunglasses, leather jacket and killer shoes. I greeted him right away and we started talking. We got into a deep conversation because his english is flawless. I learned that the glass of wine in my hand was from his very own vineyard in California. If that wasn't impressive enough, he shared how at the age of 4 he was a classically trained pianist and a composer at age 10. The person sitting next to me whispered in my ear that I was sitting next to the most famous Japanese rock star. I would have never guessed because of his humility and gracious demeanor. FYI, I live in LA and I meet a lot of people who think they are God's gift to humanity. Truth. Yoshiki however never once mentioned about his band or fame. We spent the entire night talking about art, music and things that inspire us to dream and create. When I got back from my trip, I was curious to hear his music. I YouTubed a live X Japan concert. I watched the entire thing. I don't understand Japanese (some of the verses are in English if you listen closely) but somehow I knew exactly what they were conveying. Their performance was so passionate, I couldn't help but get all teary-eyed. Near the end of the song, everyone in the crowd is singing. Incredible how music brings people together. Yoshiki, thank you for inspiring me to continue this journey. You are a true artist. <3 ∞
p.s The beginning of the video, notice how Yoshiki (the pianist) is so emotionally moved by his fans. Enjoy the video and song!
