YOSHIKI was named by Consequence of Sound as "one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history" and is described by Billboard magazine as "prolific" and "a musical innovator". He received the Asian Icon Award from UK's Classic Rock magazine and in 2017 was chosen to be the first-ever Japanese man on the Vogue Japan cover.
In 2013, YOSHIKI released his classical solo album, YOSHIKI Classical, which included works co-produced by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin. The album debuted at #1 on the iTunes Classical Music chart in 10 countries, and featured performances by YOSHIKI as both the composer and pianist with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 2014, YOSHIKI performed his first YOSHIKI Classical World Tour, with sold-out shows in 10 countries.
In 2018, YOSHIKI composed the theme song "Red Swan" for the Attack on Titan anime series, one of the most popular animations in the world, and the track reached #1 on iTunes Rock charts in 14 countries. The same year, YOSHIKI performed his sold-out classical concert series YOSHIKI Classical 2018 at Tokyo International Forum with guest performer Sarah Brightman.
The special-edition digital single of Sarah Brightman's performance of "Miracle" – composed by YOSHIKI – was released worldwide in 2018 and ranked in the Top 10 iTunes Classical Music charts in 15 countries.
YOSHIKI is currently composing music for xXx 4, the next film in the blockbuster franchise starring Vin Diesel.
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