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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/18 14:49 UTC 版)
Art of Life is a mini album released by X Japan on August 25, 1993. It consists solely of the 29 minute long title track, which was written and composed by Yoshiki, entirely in English. The heavily orchestrated piece (recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) comprises several passages of varying speed and instrumentation, including numerous verses, with no set chorus, several harmonized guitar solos, and eight minutes performed solely on piano. Upon the album's release, it debuted at number-one and became the 28th best-selling album of 1993 with over 513,000 units sold.
実生活.
the path of life
to endanger one's life―(病)―a fatal disease―(傷)―a mortal wound
玉の緒.
the thread of life
はかなき人生