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"I.V." is a song by Japanese heavy metal band X Japan, released on January 23, 2008 as a digital download. It is the group's first new material since "The Last Song," released in 1998. "I.V." is the main theme for the American film ''Saw IV'', which was released on October 26, 2007.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work = tokyograph.com )〕 == Overview == An X Japan reunion was announced in mid-2007, with Yoshiki, Toshi, Heath and Pata all participating. In July, Yoshiki was approached about composing the main theme for Lionsgate's ''Saw IV'' (he also composed Lionsgate's ''Catacombs'' main theme), Yoshiki chose to perform the song with X Japan.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work = blabbermouth.net )〕 In October Lionsgate released the production notes for the movie, and according to them, X Japan would perform the main theme.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work = lionsgatepublicity.com )〕 This was confirmed on the 18th with an official announcement. "I.V." (written by Yoshiki) would feature Toshi, Heath, Pata and Yoshiki, along with unreleased guitar tracks by former guitarist hide, who died in 1998. According to Yoshiki, the version released is a shortened version of his original work, which was too long to fit the movie.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work = jrockrevolution.com )〕 In regards to the meaning of track's title "I.V.", Yoshiki originally used it as an acronym for intravenous drip, although he later noticed it would fit with the movie's title.〔 Originally the song was going to be released on the ''Saw IV soundtrack'', but Yoshiki preferred to release it as an X Japan single. The song was eventually released worldwide on January 23 via iTunes Store topping the iTunes charts in Japan and being featured under "What's hot" in America. The song was released in Japan, South Korea, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, France, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland and Sweden.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work = jrockrevolution.com )〕 The song was featured as one of the free 20 downloadable songs released for owners of ''Rock Band 2'';〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work = ign.com )〕 notably, it is the first song from a Japanese band to make an appearance in a music video game made in and for the Western market. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「I.V. (X Japan song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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