Guitarist/Songwriter Listens To X Japan For The First Time (Kurenai Reaction)

[@obud3777]

R.I.P. HIDE 🎸🤘

[@月の友]

懐かしいですね、彼が生きていてくれたら、もっと日本🇯🇵のロックは、変わっていました😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@みお-f2i]

みんなに愛されたXJAPAN。生きた伝説のhide。安らかにお眠り下さい。

[@JOY-be3jd]

X JAPANのhideは偉大なるギタリストの一人です。彼を目指してギターを始めた少年はたくさんいます。 僕もそうちの一人です。

[@warhead3030]

endless rain + forever love + silent jealousy + tears + say anything

[@samuray500]

I only discovered X-Japan this year... and I can tell you that it is now one of my favorite rock bands

[@satansbrother2071]

Hehehe I re-discovered them this year myself :) I am now completely sucked in!

[@leluna888]

Welcome ! We are X !

[@user-zi2pt8bi8x]

All time no.1 japan rock

[@timchoi2868]

I'm not Japanese but X Japan is why I started playing guitar when I was young.

[@justawhisperintheuniverse8257]

The lead guitarist, Hide, was an absolute legend (RIP). The drummer (and also a keyboardist) Yoshiki is still kicking ass today. This band has influence me more in recent years, making me wish I'd known about them in their prime! Yay, internet?

[@bamibalschijf]

To me they're one of the best bands ever ! Ps : greetings from the Netherlands🤘🏻

[@punchaleeh]

Hide's smile to Toshi at the end of the intro is one of the most beautiful smile I've ever seen. This live is more than just a live. Every X knows.

[@pattarapolchuenpratum9061]

I feel you ❤ still get goosebumps every time I watch this live. RIP Hide.

[@michaelshen7977]

But did you know this is when Hide accepted Toshi's quitting of the band due to the cult?

[@punchaleeh]

@@michaelshen7977 sure, that's why I said it was the most beautiful smile It's like bitter sweet for me and I think every X

[@autohmae]

X Japan a real inspiration for other Japanese bands...

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

X and Loudness

[@robertfarrior7275]

The Last Live concert brings me to tears every time I see it. RIP Hide! We are X!!!!

[@kimemerson5732]

Don’t forget our Taiji, Rest In Peace hide and Taiji!🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@Camel-w3m]

ヒデは最高だった！今でも心の中にいます

[@boshiken4914]

I’d recommend Silent Jealousy , or Blue Blood. Always watch them live. Endless Rain from the last live concert is amazing and emotional.

[@admiralmu4353]

Endless Rain from The Last Concert still breaks my heart...

[@Mravenrocks]

I've been to hundreds of concerts, the Rolling Stones and X Japan has been the best rock concerts of my life. From the songs that you like I think Weekend, Silent Jealously and Blue Blood are more your vibe than big ballads like Endless Rain or Tears.

[@raymondwu4992]

Seems this is last live version. If you listen earlier version, you could also enjoy Taiji's bass line.. It is the "real" golden age X japan.

[@yakidin63]

Performance from the last live. The last time the band would play together. RIP hide(heeday)🎸☹️

[@hardHELLCAT]

Japan legends !!! hide forever !! WE ARE X

[@BrunoidGames]

Best band ever, I'm a big fan since 90s. My biggest speed metal influence. We are X from Brazil \m/

[@j3004joe]

X-Japan is still a legend in my heart. It inspires my love and persistence in music.❤️‍🔥😭❤️‍🔥

[@kennethmccullough1342]

React to Art of Life. It’s epic. X Japan is an amazing band. As Gene Simmons said in the We Are X documentary, If X Japan was from an English speaking country they would have been the biggest band in the world. Silent Jealousy is another banger.

[@Fedz.no_miedo]

They are not myths They are not legends They are not idols They are goddesses "we are x"

[@tatonghudas]

I had a brief stint on visual kei ages ago and ended up on Dir En Grey then went back to more brutal and heavy stuff. Just revisited X these past few weeks and man, I appreciate them more than ever

[@GhostDrummer]

I highly recommend watching We Are X. It’s such an emotionally powerful documentary about the band and all the struggles they’ve suffered through.

[@realdocloco]

I agree!

[@robertfarrior7275]

Agreed. Great documentary. But also watch Art of Life and the full Last Live concert. The band broke up because the lead singer joined a cult that didnt approve of metal. They broke up at the PEAK of their popularity. You can see the emotions of the band as they play their last show and the RAGE the drummer had with the singer who was destroying their dream.

[@GhostDrummer]

@@robertfarrior7275 I completely forgot about those videos. I’ve watched We Are X and the Last Live many times. I’m pretty sure I’ve watched the Art of Life, but if I did it would have been years ago. I should watch all of those again.

[@whakjob]

One of the only vidoes where Pata San is getting some love, he has been the Silent soft spoken Rock of the band from the start. PS - he is the Rythm Guitarist.

[@BlackMilitia83]

X Japan Is a great metal band!! And Hide was an amazing guitarist well He's still the best...

[@exo-grey-fox]

art of life!

[@ブタだよ-n3x]

hideちゃんカッコ良すぎる~❤

[@ruzephanealla]

日本の歌に反応して下さり感謝です

[@captainpewpew482]

X Japan is incredible. While I am not even close to an expert I highly recommend checking out as much as you can from them. Also check out their history and back story, learn the members names and their stories. X Japan is one of the most interesting bands you could ever come across. We Are X/RIP Hide

[@jemshd9800]

This is the last live RIP Hide 🥀

[@seinarumori1111]

Listen to song "X" from blue blood Tour, this is truly anthem of the band, because before 1992 they were called X, not X Japan.

[@jancmyon4240]

Endless Rain is a good one. Kurenai 紅 is a big inspiration for Babymetals Akatsuki 紅月 - アカツキ And Endless Rain for BMs No Rain No Rainbow And they are my favourites from each band

[@JayTor2112]

I love their performance of "X" from 1990, an outdoor show, not sure where. But it's a good example of their early sound (and massive hair look). The crowd all jumping in unison to the chorus and forming an X with their arms is incredible.

[@ジャフメカバ]

Nagoya Rock Wave 1990. 4. 29 This show was free !

[@pharlaps]

Kurenai is also my first love with this band.

[@JasonX00]

hide is my hero. Miss him much.

[@satansbrother2071]

Awesome reaction - Awesome song ! You looked like you were having fun and in a good mood listening to it! Perfect attitude for X-Japan

[@mielthesquid6536]

Some of my fav songs from them: Weekend, X, Silent Jealousy, Dahlia, Rose of Pain.

[@karingeiger6148]

Agree!

[@tsubakichan]

my fav is Art of Life, but not sure if it's good for a new listener 😂

[@karingeiger6148]

"Kurenai" has become my all-time favourite 3 years ago. I wish I had known X Japan earlier - it would be my dream to see them live. Such great quality, energy and emotion! I strongly recommend "Drain" composed by guitarist HIDE who passed away a few months after this Last Live concert as it shows once again how versatile the band is.

[@aridomoliveira9096]

Perfect REACT VIDEO ✨🙏😁✨ we are X ...on guitar forever " HIDE " Somos X JAPAN sempre HIDE 🇧🇷

[@Nervensaege]

Vor fast 20 Jahren kennengelernt. Einfach genial.

[@natsinthebelfry]

This is one of my favorite bands of all time! It's not a big deal, but hide intentionally spelled his name with a lower case "h" in English. I guess a lot of newer fans must not know that, judging from the comments.

[@123456789dhl]

Hi.こんにちは konn-niti-wa！（Good afternoon！）Thank you for introducing Japanese songs. X JAPAN made its major debut in 1989.　Heavy metal was not major in Japan at 1989.　Many Many people were surprised to hear their performance. Leader "Yosiki" can play drums and piano.　His drum playing was so hard it hurt his neck. my recommendation is X JAPAN - TEARS - composed by YOSHIKI (Yoshiki-official )　　(←please Copy the title and search.) X Japan Endless Rain from "The Last Live" HD (Yoshiki-official )

[@kerrylewis7964]

I'm thinking you need to check out LOUDNESS from Japan as well, They did sing in english

[@robertfarrior7275]

Hard to find but EZO was great. Here it Comes was a great song. EZO and Loudness kind of merged.

[@hey_richard_this_is_tony]

Here is your X-Japan essentials: - Endless Rain live from the last life (best Ballad ever written) - Kurenai, their first single and best known song - Art of life (a 30minute progressive masterpiece) - Weekend (my personal favorite) - Rose of pain (big rock song) And please never do studio recordings - they sound a bit dated - only live shows. Also stick to their 80s & 90s performances.

[@timgove5337]

after reforming, check the song Jade kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmPbY56Hp7ljsMU

[@aridomoliveira9096]

✨👏👏👏👏✨

[@robertfarrior7275]

Also Crucify My Love, X, Stab Me in the Back and Rusty Nail.

[@luisherrera5658]

art or life.. the best!

[@TimeoutKB]

Don’t forget silent jealousy

[@keikoshaolin8497]

I love X Japan!!!!!

[@Aeon_Replicant]

Check Art Of Life, the chords progression is something I've never seen before in a rock/metal song. Maybe there's songs that I do not know wich have such complex chords progression and harmonics and I'm curious about it but when I saw the tab for Art Of Life I was blown away, I didn't know someone could write something like this in a rock band. I know you can find such things in jazz or classical but in rock nope. And it feels so natural that if you don't pay much attention you won't hear that it is so complex wich I think is a good thing. Only the piano solo is IMO too long and less interestng than the rest of the song but now I'm used to it and I spend a good moment listen to it. And you should check it live because it's even more incredible. I'm not the first writing about Art Of Life in the comment so you must know that the live version is almost 40 minute but the piano solo is very very long...

[@kimemerson5732]

Art of Life is an epic masterpiece in my humble opinion! It’s 29th anniversary is today, it’s hard to believe it’s been here for so long!👏🏻👏🏻🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️WE ARE X!

[@shortrader]

Taiji the bassist is one of the best bassies w/ beautifull bass lines like Duff (GnR)... underrated...

[@DoodlesGaming]

When I first discovered X-Japan it was life changing

[@karu2022]

Legends!!

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Kurenai is a masterpiece! There are zillions of covers of it! Nemophila do an epic one. Tamu did another one with another band when she was younger. BTW - Nemophila also covers Rusty Nails by X Japan. That is a good song! I like that even better than Kurenai. It so happens that Tamu also have older very good covers of Rusty Nails. I guess she inspired Nemophila to do the covers as she loved the songs.

[@Czeb27]

Nemophila’s kurenai cover its BRUTAL!! 🔥

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@Czeb27 This one is also good kzbin.info/www/bejne/baGwp32teNlon5o (band) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6CrhpuNaaapkMU (instrumental) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6q1q3WFlLJ4o5Y (drumcam)

[@Czeb27]

@@rolandkarlsson7072 nice but I think I prefer this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp28aGeep5amgac also with Tamu

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@Czeb27 - Thanx. OK - I was looking for that one, but could not find it. I think there is a drum cam of this recording also.

[@TheSpartan300000]

Nice reaction, We are X australia

[@AmeMarkXVII]

One of the Legendary Rock Band in Asia. the originated J-Rock

[@BagoPorkRinds]

Not true at all. X-Japan didn't originate J-Rock. There were other metal bands a bit before them. Show-Ya and Loudness are 2 of them. There is no one band that created the genre. Another band came in the mid-1980s, a punk band called the The Blue Hearts help influence and shape J-Rock and even J-Pop into the 1990s.

[@諜報より占術か]

Rusty nail is so great!

[@ggp1516]

저때 인터넷 유투브가 발달 했으면 세계적인 밴드가 되었을덧

[@gmansgnarlyscienceshow2820]

The intro reminds me of Black Diamond by Kiss. This is unsurprising as I’ve heard that Kiss was Japan X’s biggest influence.

[@FrenzVorstellen]

Anyone from any channel that react to X-Japan deserves my subs

[@ラル部長]

I was a teenager at the time and X was very popular back then. And have you seen the Nemophila version of Kurenai? If you haven't seen it yet, you should definitely check it out!

[@DavidKAnderson]

Agreed: it's a classic song, and Nemophila absolutely do it justice.

[@Xia-hu]

I think Weekend is a geat song, from ballads, I would choose Unfinished over Endless Rain, though Endless Rain is usually the stock choice for reactions. I'd realy love to see a musician react to their early demo titled Endless Dream, you can find it on youtube, it's a very early ballad that Endless Rain was modeled after but I find it so much more beautiful in its rawness, with Toshi's yet unrefined, crystal clear vocals. That was way before Hide joined the band as lead guitarist. It's an awesome song with great riffs, although Hide himself is known for his magical guitar riffs, too :) (the guy with the pink hair)

[@nakama-tachivideo.official998]

I would choose say anything then tears

[@outwest1014]

Kurenai is THE rock Anthem of Japan. X Japan sold-out the Tokyo Dome 18X, capacity 55,000. Gene Simmons said that if they had been a Western Band, they would have been one of the biggest bands!! They were scheduled to be the first Japanese band to play Wembley Arena, but they fell apart before it happened. Yoshiki, drums, primary song writer is the Rock Idol in Japan. Any Japanese Rock/Metal that he acknowledges is an instant star. Note; the first Japanese band to perform at Wembley Arena was Babymetal, it was an arena show of which they have only done twice outside of Japan!! Nemophila has a great cover of Kurenai, well worth reacting to. 2 Suggestions; "X" - fast hard rock and "Weekend" - a must, Hard Rock at its best.

[@timgove5337]

Great choice, my fav XJapan clip. interesting question about the click track. i'd bet they used one? drummer/songwriter/pianist/leader Yoshiki seems likely to be a control freak. but also superb musicians... noticed that they slowed down when drums stopped and let audience sing. yet synth strings piped in were probably a track, leading me to think the slowdown was an orchestrated moment! amazing control either way, as you know, tracks present their own problems, not only just as difficult to play, but less room for error, thus more difficult imho! Some wonder why there's so much apparent talent in Japan. Here's a perfect example. Everyone loves this band / song. This boy (8 i think?!) uses the yellow w/ hearts bcRich guitar that Hidesan (mr Hide, pronouce He day) used for this "last live" (their farewell show before his death, broke up due to singer's cult involvement. fascinating recent XJapan documentary, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmetnmude72Vmas ), his sister, the boss on bass, is only 5 here! (love the end where she directs them to do it, "just one more time!") They did a collaboration with Gacharic Spin (the band behind Unlucky Morpheus's Fuki in the project Doll$Boxx); the (new) drummer and Guitar Tomozo joined with the siblings from RoiLoiRo band for this one-off "MiniMini Band". Not the best recording, tho reactable for what it is, a studio jam between lifer fulltime pros, and some elementary school kids. Yes they start early, yes they work hard, but the scene is so supportive... These kids got onstage at Takayoshi Ohmura's birthday concert (babymetal guitarist, always has Gacharic Spin host), and did a tv show with the tv host on keys, and other kids as drummer & singer. And RoiLoiRo does lots of covers, but sing on their own originals; their drummer did a youtube cover of GS's Mindset only days after it came out! So ya, check MiniMini Band covering XJapan's Kurenai kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56kamykf69smMk [edit: ok, without captions, might as well jump halfway in to about 1:55 to just see the jam.] And support music education!!! Have you seen Doll$Boxx or Gacharic Spin? feel like i might've seen that, can't remember, searches coming up empty. Try Gacharic Spin Mindset kzbin.info/www/bejne/h56vYYlsa5yEsKs and maybe RoiLoiRo's drummer(7?) covering it kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqXEZYmgg92la9E

[@dreamer1060]

Endless Rain( the last concert version)

[@fanfansworld1356]

😭

[@zilch634]

On December 31, 1997, the day this video was shot, Xjapan once disbanded（They were reunited in 2007.）. SU-METAL, who came into this world 11 days before this date, would inherit the legendary neck corset from the initial setting of BABYMETAL as a child of destiny. X japan has influenced many Japanese bands currently in the global spotlight.

[@masonlee2480]

Try their ballads …. Love it!

[@KamuiPan]

I've know this band for over 20+ years and this song is still a banger.

[@julianhernandez5234]

If you decide to check “endless rain “ i in recommend the “last live concert “

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

Sad they aren’t being reacted to more

[@marziosabino1631]

O melhor show de minha vida! X Japan in São Paulo/Brasil 11/09/2011

[@todepassagem4.0]

Eu tbm estava lá ❤

[@40island43]

I suggest you listen to the "Flower Travelin' Band". They are a Japanese rock band that debuted in 1970.

[@Bodneyblue]

Been a while since you have reacted to BAND-MAID..so may I suggest...."Puzzle" LIVE, "Real Existence" LIVE, "Moratorium" LIVE, "Turn Me On" LIVE at Zepp.."PLAY"..LIVE..."Warning" MV...."Secret My Lips" MV...for guitars...."Don't You Tell ME!" LIVE at Zepp...."Onset" instrumental LIVE.."Giovanni" instrumental MV (my fav instrumental, though not originally an instrumental)..."Real Existence" LIVE .."Take Me Higher" LIVE.They have a new EP coming out soon "Unleash!!!!!"...and have just released the MV for "Unleash!!!!!"...which is partially animated...Thanks...My personal fav Maids track is "Daydreaming"....It's very close to my heart, the MV came out just 3 days after I lost my partner to cancer....It a hearfelt rockish ballad.

[@ชิวชิวไปวันวัน]

ไอดอนผมเกิดทันแกะเพลง X japan ทุกวัน

[@Huangrrr]

超神的

[@市川進-f5z]

I'd recommend Art of Life from Japan.

[@jeffduteil]

I just discovered your channel through your Dimash reaction videos (3, I think). It's been at least a year since you have done the last Dimash. Why did you stop? I know some are heavily copyrighted and require you to blur or post over (as you did before) - but you so genuinely seemed moved and loved his performances, I'm hoping you will go back into the Dimash video performances.

[@taetaeyeon1668]

WE ARE X

[@nakama-tachivideo.official998]

Nice reaction bro plss more reacted them

[@blizzbee]

Kurenai is an all time legendary song to learn and play but we should do it on studio version... 😡😠😎

[@jeanhopman5659]

If you're a guitarist you will want to check out more of hide's performances . Sadly this video is from The Last Live - before they broke up.

[@ピロシキ兄]

You reacted Kurenai. It is time to react to Akatsuki by babymetal!!

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Go back to Nemophila and look at the cover of Kurenai. It is worth it.

[@DragonPhlyy]

Brand new Nemophila song and music video called Style was just released today! Hope you will check it out for some of their coolest "Style" yet

[@Ezeriasz]

we are x

[@Naarine]

X-Japan - Forever Love Man, you should also listen to other oldies of japanese rock. My recommendations: Luna Sea - Rosier, HYDE - The Cape of Storms and Buck-Tick - Dress.

[@nsmilitia]

Hide - tell me youtube this one, When X japan had a break up he did his own music for a bit.

[@ianonymous8549]

Uh… You’ve not checked out Aldious? If not you’re totally missing out my man! Prepare for your mind to be blown away! All Gals from Japan! Their drummer is Zappas drummers daughter!

[@斎藤太郎-s4y]

we are X

[@pinoypal7269]

R.I.P bass player Heath. Lost to cancer last fall

[@davidornberg]

You see the neckthing on the drummer. He headbanged so hard i injured his neck. If You see the MV of Babymetal's Headbanger or Death (live) You will see the homage to X Japan! *-)

[@KANARI-OSSAN]

Recommended song.　→　X Japan Endless Rain from "The Last Live" HD　kzbin.info/www/bejne/baPae3ybg5aAbdE

[@disuelverocas]

New to the channel here I don't know if you've reacted to any Molotv's song already. You should make a reaction video of either Frijolero, El Carnal de las Estrellas, Gimme the Power or No Olvidamos

[@atsushi19841229able]

個人的に、 Step me in the back I'l kill you Standing sex この辺はかなりハイスピードで好きです。 Tears Forever love バラードではこの辺です。 そして、 Art of life これは是非聞いてほしい。YOSHIKIの公式にもあります。

[@SolarAngels625]

Try art of life next ❤️

[@ayahtiiv]

You should try “art of life” also

[@kaelinvictus6039]

If you want to deviate from the usual XJapan BabyM kurenai/endless rain cliche reaction, the better options are weekend, blue blood, rose of pain and silent jealousy followed up by their other ballads.

[@grapsorz]

almoste every Japanese group have a version of this ;) the thing is that they almost derailed the "Black album" by Metallica by bying up the studio they where currently using.

[@bchuang7516]

As a Chinese I usually don't like Japan because of the history. However I do love X-Japan, each member is musically gifted and their songs are wonderful. If they were an English-speaking band, they could be as successful as U2 or Queen or something. What a solid rock band with beautiful melodic line.

[@nakama-tachivideo.official998]

My parent also don't like japan but i don't fucking care i love japanese song and i listening to them everyday

[@bchuang7516]

@@nakama-tachivideo.official998 try to understand why your parents don't like Japan, you have to admit Japan does pretty bad on reflecting on WWII.However, once again, many japanese bands like X, they are really good.

[@michelsantos2557]

Dahlia and X are both go to go!

[@yngwiekimurayo]

浜田麻里６０歳7オクダーブボイス、日本のロッククイーン、LIVE　LLinx　Blue revolution見てください。

[@mathieuflamme1461]

Hideto Matsumoto my god RIP. X was the best visual K band. Japanese bands need more attention. They are so professionnal and so perfect. Kurenai was not the best song from the band, the final live on tokyo dome is a best and must have.... listen the drums.... omg. Try endless rain song.... all in fact and the first solo album of Hide