“Butterfly (Acoustic Version)” OUT NOW!
Listen & Download “Butterfly“ (Acoustic Version)
Cast:
Bi-ray 美麗
EMI
Hinata
Cocomi
Michelle
Rebel Wilson
Anna Camp
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Gigi Zumbado
Colleen Camp
Yoshiki
“The new music video is directed by Yoshiki himself, who also makes an appearance. The cast includes Rebel Wilson, star of the film *Bride Hard*, along with Anna Camp (*Pitch Perfect* series), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress), JiJi Zumbado, Colleen Camp, and other leading Hollywood actresses.
Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, the four members of Bi-ray, the star-studded cast, and Yoshiki intertwine. From the opening sequence to the scenes where Hollywood actresses, Bi-ray, and Yoshiki intersect, everything is captured in a meticulously planned one-take shot. Every glance and step was carefully designed, and the challenge of filming it all in a single camera movement recalls the film *Birdman*. The unedited, continuous style creates both tension and immersion, pulling the audience into a vortex of music and storytelling, resulting in a cinematic visual experience that transcends the boundaries of a music video.
Yoshiki has also incorporated scenes from director Simon West’s film *Bride Hard*, creating a visual experience where the world of the movie and the music video blend seamlessly together.”
“新作のミュージックビデオは、Yoshiki自身が監督を務め、自らも出演している。キャストには、映画『BRIDE HARD』主演のレベル・ウィルソンをはじめ、アンナ・キャンプ（『ピッチ・パーフェクト』シリーズ）、アカデミー賞助演女優賞を受賞したダヴァイン・ジョイ・ランドルフ、ジジ・ズンバド、コリーン・キャンプなど、ハリウッドを代表する女優陣が名を連ねている。
ロサンゼルスの街並みを舞台に、美麗-Bi-rayの4人、豪華キャスト、そしてYoshikiが交錯する。冒頭のシーンからハリウッド女優、美麗、そしてYoshikiが交わる場面に至るまで、すべてが緻密に計算されたワンカット撮影で収められている。わずかな視線や一歩の動きまで綿密に設計され、それを一度きりのカメラワークで捉える挑戦は、映画『バードマン』を想起させる。編集を排したノーカット演出が生み出す緊張感と没入感は、観る者を音楽と物語の渦へと引き込み、ミュージックビデオの枠を超えた映画的映像体験を実現している。
さらにYoshikiは、サイモン・ウェスト監督による映画『BRIDE HARD』のシーンも取り込み、映画世界とミュージックビデオがシームレスに溶け合う映像体験を創り出している。”
DIRECTOR – Yoshiki
Song composed and produced by YOSHIKI
CINEMATOGRAPHER – Michael Pessah ASC
DIRECTOR (Bride Hard Film Footage): Simon West
PRODUCER – Daniel Malek
CO-PRODUCER – Kevin Ulrich
STEADI CAM – Jaron Tauch
CAMERA OP – Mike Buchabuer
1st AC – Andrew Goh
2nd AC – Sierra Arnold
Gaffer – Jeremiah Musgrove
Key Grip – Nathone Giordano
Best Boy Electric – Oliver King
Best Boy Grip – Jake Condon
Audio Tech / Playback – Mark Patino
Production Assistant – Jacob Sailnas
Production Assistant – Savanna Trujillo-Poelma
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS–Missy Galanida, Isaac Rice
HEAD OF DIGITAL–Jeff Olson
IN HOUSE PRODUCER–Natasha Pierson
PRODUCTION MANAGER–Robert McDermott
PROD. COORDINATOR–Robbie Lawrence
1ST AD–Andy Coffing
2ND AD–Jared Firstbrook
ASST PROD COORD–David Camera
DP–Lei Deng
The original version of Butterfly reached #1 on iTunes Japan, topped the Cable Radio chart, and surpassed 10M views on YouTube, also featured in the action-comedy “Bride Hard” starring Rebel Wilson.
美麗-Bi-ray- is a girl vocal group produced by YOSHIKI.
Emi, Hinata, Cocomi, and Michelle captivate with their rich vocal range and overwhelming singing ability.
“Butterfly” is 美麗-Bi-ray- ‘s “origin” and a powerful statement that symbolizes her future leaps.
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Song composed and produced by YOSHIKI
Mixing Engineer: Neeraj Khajanchi
Recording Engineers: Danny Sternbaum, Yuji Sugiyama, Yasuaki “V” Shindo, Toshi Minesaki
Programmers: Brian Fedirko, Takumi, Shinobu
Mastering Engineer: Stephen Marcussen
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