The new music documentary film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY will be released in the U.S. and U.K., with limited engagement showings announced for November in the U.S., and in December for the U.K. More countries and locations and special events will be announced soon, following the film’s successful run in Japan with a release in over 70 theaters through Toho Cinemas.
YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – International Theatrical Release
US –Tickets Available Now: TCL Chinese Theatre
U.K. – Starting December 1, tickets: ODEON Cinemas
U.K. Special Event: YOSHIKI Live Q&A – December 5: ODEON Covent Garden
This September, YOSHIKI--world-renowned composer, pianist, drummer, and leader of rock band X Japan--became the first Japanese artist to be honored with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood since the tradition began in 1927.
YOSHIKI then returned to headline a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall last Saturday in New York City, after dazzling audiences and receiving standing ovations at Royal Albert Hall in London, Tokyo Garden Theater, and Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The October headlining tour marked the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all of these historic venues.
YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY gathers an extraordinary collection of international artists post pandemic for an emotional journey through the pain of losing loved ones and uniting globally through the healing power of music.
Shot in Germany, Beijing, Tokyo, and Los Angeles, the film features interviews, and performances from Sarah Brightman (UK), Nicole Scherzinger (USA), St. Vincent (USA), Scorpions (Germany), The Chainsmokers (USA), HYDE (Japan), SUGIZO (Japan), SixTONES (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), and Lindsey Stirling (USA), to celebrate voices joined from across international borders post Covid.
Throughout the film are interviews with YOSHIKI about his passion for music and the pain of having lost loved ones, including a heartbreaking interaction with the husband of a terminally ill fan. UNDER THE SKY celebrates the deep healing power of music and YOSHIKI’s resolve to never give up.
YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY (USA, 91min., English and Japanese) An A List Media Entertainment Production. Produced by Sid Ganis, Mark Ritchie, Doug Kluthe, Aaron Latham-James. Directed by YOSHIKI. An Abramorama Global Theatrical Release.