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YOSHIKI and HYDE unveiled the long-awaited full version of the new theme song for the hit anime series ATTACK ON TITAN titled “Red Swan.”

YOSHIKI completed “Red Swan” in Los Angeles early last month and divulged the secret that “Red Swan” was created partially based on a section from X JAPAN’s hit song “Rusty Nail”. Speaking about the collaboration, YOSHIKI said “Creating a song that will break down walls, in more ways than one. That was my mission, in a manner of speaking. I never thought I’d actually accept it though!” “Nobody can turn down a request from YOSHIKI,” HYDE added, laughing, “but seriously I was truly delighted to join this collaboration.”

Check out the track here: https://lnk.to/RedSwan.

YOSHIKI gave some insight into the stories behind the two CD covers. First, on the “YOSHIKI feat. HYDE disc” CD cover, YOSHIKI explained that it was designed with elements of the cover for “Rusty Nail”, with the blue blood trickling down. He also mentioned that a brand-new illustration was created especially for the “Attack on Titan” version of the CD.

YOSHIKI and HYDE will team up again for a performance on October 28 at HYDE’s Halloween Party 2018. The pair also shared the news that HYDE is set to appear for a guest performance during November’s YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2018 ~Two Violet Nights~ YOSHIKI with Philharmonic Orchestra event in Tokyo, YOSHIKI’s first classical concerts since his two back-to-back sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall in January 2017.

YOSHIKI feat. HYDE “Red Swan”
Release Date: October 3, 2018

YOSHIKI feat. HYDE Disc – PCCA-70532/\926 +tax
M-1 Red Swan
M-2 Red Swan (Instrumental)

Attack on Titan Disc – PCCA-70533/\1,111 +tax
M-1 Red Swan
M-2 Red Swan (Instrumental)
M-3 Red Swan -TV Edit-

YOSHIKI feat. HYDE “Red Swan” Special Website: http://yoshiki-hyde.com.

Attack on Titan Season 3 Official Homepage: https://shingeki.tv/season3/.

TOUR DATES:

Halloween Party 2018
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Convention Centre – Halls 9, 10 and 11
Concert Dates: Fri-Sun 26-28th October 2018
*YOSHIKI’s performance will be on the 28th
Doors Open: 15:30/ Performance: 17:00
http://hwp2018.hyde.com/.

YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2018 ～Two Violet Nights～ YOSHIKI with Philharmonic Orchestra
Venue: Tokyo International Forum
Concert Dates:
November 12th (Monday) – Doors open 18:00 / Start 19:00 p.m.
November 15th (Thursday) – Doors open 18:00 / Start 19:00 p.m.
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YOSHIKI gave fans a special preview of his new theme song for the anime series Attack on Titan on his official Instagram page, revealing the clip of "Red Swan" by "YOSHIKI feat. HYDE" along with a montage of imagery from the anime’s third season which begins July 22 on NHK in Japan.

The new song, featuring YOSHIKI’s first-ever recording collaboration with vocalist HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel), was announced at Anime Expo on July 8 while still in progress. The "TV Edit" of the song will be released on digital platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, RecoChoku, and others on July 23. A CD release is planned for autumn from Pony Canyon.

"What can I do to make this a song a world-wide hit?" said YOSHIKI during his July 20 appearance on YOSHIKI Channel. "I was desperately wondering, "What is the missing element that could make this the best song and the best album? How long will I be fighting in life? When will I be able to say to myself, "Well done?" And those struggles brought this song — "Red Swan" — to life."

During the broadcast, YOSHIKI also gave a surprise piano performance of the new song, and expressed his thanks to his collaborators. "I’m extremely grateful to X JAPAN’s members, HYDE, and the production committee that invited me to contribute to this story."

This is YOSHIKI’s second contribution to an anime soundtrack this decade, following 2014′s "Hero", from the animated film Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary. YOSHIKI has previously appeared on stage with HYDE, with whom he shares a deep public and private friendship and mutual artistic respect, at large-scale music events such as VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT and VAMPS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY, but "Red Swan" is their first attempt at collaborating on a piece of music, and the song is also a contender to appear on X JAPAN’s upcoming album — the band’s first studio release in 22 years — which includes other international guest artists such as Marilyn Manson.

YOSHIKI’s Official Instagram (Video):
Red Swan by YOSHIKI feat. HYDE
https://www.instagram.com/p/Blc2FNRHDyM.
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X JAPAN’s "Red Swan" has been chosen as the opening theme for Season 3 of the TV anime Attack on Titan. The new song, featuring YOSHIKI’s first-ever recording collaboration with vocalist HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel), was announced at Anime Expo on July 8, 2018 at the season opener’s world-premiere screening in Los Angeles.

"Red Swan" is an unreleased original piece of music written by YOSHIKI himself for Attack on Titan, and is X JAPAN’s first new release in a year and four months, following "La Venus (Acoustic Version)" from 2017's chart-topping "We Are X" documentary soundtrack.

This is YOSHIKI’s second contribution to an anime soundtrack this decade, following 2014′s "Hero", from the animated film "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary". YOSHIKI has previously appeared on stage with HYDE, with whom he shares a deep public and private friendship and mutual artistic respect, at large-scale music events such as VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT and VAMPS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY, but "Red Swan" is their first attempt at collaborating on a piece of music, and the song is also a contender to appear on X JAPAN’s upcoming album — the band’s first studio release in 22 years — which includes other international guest artists such as Marilyn Manson.

Attack on Titan Season 3 will begin broadcast on NHK in Japan on Sunday, July 22, followed by worldwide broadcast and distribution. "Red Swan" will also be available worldwide.
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