Listen: Golden Globe Awards theme song

Writer/instrumentalist Yoshiki. / Big Hassle Media

The latest Golden Globe Awards theme song will hit iTunes for the first time this year. To mark the event's 70th anniversary, Japanese star and classically-trained multi-instrumentalist Yoshiki composed and recorded a song that will open the show and appear throughout the Jan. 13 broadcast.

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Yoshiki, who's also in the hit rock group X-Japan, played many of the instruments himself before adding a full string orchestra to the piece. He said he tried to come up with something beautiful, but also edgy and festive for the occasion.

"It's such an honor to be a part of this esteemed event which is enjoyed by hundreds of millions around the world," said Yoshiki. "Composing this music was a journey that involved creating numerous versions in order to arrive at just the right sound to capture the unique combination of glamour and edginess that makes the Golden Globe Awards so entertaining."

On Jan. 15, the theme song will be available on iTunes, with all profits going to charity.

The Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, will be broadcast live from Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET. on NBC.

[SethyTrashroad]

This song is so absolutely beautiful. I've been a fan of X Japan for a while and tend to prefer Yoshiki's more rock pieces (seriously, go look up "Art of Life" or "Silent Jealousy" if you want to hear what he can do in rock) but I love this song as well. It just seems so elegant and yet has its own edge if that makes any sense... \m/

Congratulations! 70th GGA! Thank you for great article! Thank you for the so wonderful music! Yoshiki is world's best artist!

[NubyaHaze]

It's an amazing theme, so elegant and dreamy, just like the Golden Globes. Yoshiki is a very talented musician, congratulations. Can't wait to listen to the full version!

[thesharpervision]

INSPIRING!

[moonracedragonair]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[WeareXjapanAiko]

I offer HFPA and Yoshiki my hearty congratulations!!
Really touched the Golden Globe Theme song.
I think he can make an impression on people in the world!!
Thank you so much for the beautiful song,
Arigatou Gozaimasu..!!