MUMBAI: The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards has roped in Japanese music superstar Yoshiki to compose theme song for the first time.

The announcement was made by Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) president Dr Aida Takia-O'Reilly and Dick Clark productions EVP, Television Barry Adelman.

Dr Aida Takia-O'Reilly said, "Yoshiki is a world-renowned musician and composer of enormous talent and versatility, who in addition to being a rock superstar, has composed for film and television. As an international organization dedicated to creative achievements, the HFPA is delighted to have a global musical artist of Yoshiki's stature create the theme for the show."

Yoshiki who attended the awards presentation for the first time last year said, "I'm a classical pianist and a rock drummer, so it was natural to create something beautiful that also has an edge."

The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards hosted by Ricky Gervaise will be aired internationally across 190 countries. The awards are produced by Dick Clark productions in association with the HFPA.

Dick Clark productions (dcp) EVP, Television, Barry Adelman said, We look forward to incorporating Yoshiki's music into the production of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The Golden Globe Awards are extremely prestigious, but the show is also edgy.