Wow so much hate for other artists. Art is subjective, man. Both Eddie and Jason have that indefineable quality that makes them...well...them! Both of them hit me right in the chest with their music. I love them both. Eddie is my favorite, but, who cares? It's my opinion. Just listen, and enjoy.
That would've been the best tour ever. Joe Holmes is a very competent player, but hearing David Lee Roth play Hot for Teacher like this? That would've kicked ass.
A great version. Jason is a genius. The overall sound is clear, crisp, and the solo is excellent. He combines tasty blues staccato with fluid arpeggios. Jason's unique style really cuts through, giving the song a new twist while staying true to the original. Van Halen did the same on dozens of songs they covered in the '70s before their first album was released. Thank you for posting.
@altjff15 What are you talking about? There are clear distinctions of talent between artists, there is definitely a possibility for a cover artist to play better than the original artist.
@c0rnp0p5 There is no clear distinction of talent between artists unless you're counting notes per second or something. It's a matter of opinion. You might like a cover version more, but that doesn't mean it's better, it's just different
@KingNast I guess I have a better sense of hearing then, or else you are just being stupid.
I never said I liked this one better, I said it was possible for a cover artist to play better than the original, you should actually read a comment before responding to it. And saying there aren't clear distinctions makes you just as ignorant as you are accusing me of being.
@c0rnp0p5 I didn't say you liked this one better either. So much for reading comprehension. I was generalizing, meaning you might like *a* cover version of some song. I'm just saying that "better" is subjective. I think John Lee Hooker was infinitely better than Yngwie, but a lot of people would disagree. Now go look up subjective in the dictionary, and learn to have a civil conversation.
@KingNast Regardless of whether you meant this specific video or not, my implied assumption that you were talking about this video falls under your generalization, retard. Keep disproving your intelligence, child.
@c0rnp0p5 You said "it's possible for a cover artist to play better than the original" and I said "you might like a cover version more" My assumption was that you would like the better version more. That's beside the point anyway.. my point is that "better" is not so simple to define. What are these clear distinctions of talent anyway? Timing, accuracy, speed? What about feeling, how do you quantify that? There are some players that are sloppy, but I still like it.
@c0rnp0p5 I didn't say you liked this one better either. So much for reading comprehension. I was generalizing, meaning you might like *a* cover version of some song. I'm just saying that "better" is subjective. I think John Lee Hooker was infinitely better than Yngwie, but a lot of people would disagree. Now go look up subjective in the dictionary, and learn to have a civil conversation.
this guy rips on this song in his own right. evh has more of a blues thing going on with his playing. becker has the neoclassical sound. good tone though. it's a good version.
believe in me,i have TONS AND TONS of respect for Jason,and I say,if he could,he would punch anyone who disrespected eddie van halen.ever saw that video where eddie asks people to donate money for jason and other people with ALS?he was really humble.eddie has alot of respect for jason.jason has a lot of respect for him.fact,both of them have achieved a level of awesomeness (even though like marty said,calling JB a genius is underestimating him)i like jason much more but fact,they're both gods.
I wonder how many people had to help get DLR's jaw off the ground after this... i wonder if it took more people to help him than it took to help me...
comparing Eddie to Jason is ridiculous. both are fantastic musicians … isn't that good enough? stop being so insecure in yourselves to the point that you even feel threatened on behalf of someone else, someone you're obviously living vicariously through. Great artists are great artists, it's really that simple.
I would like to know...NO. I insist to know who these 3 assholes are. I would really like to hear the reason why they disliked this. I bet it's a pathetic reason.
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Jason was great but he is no evh. evh has the whole package most players will never master. its not about who's faster or knows more guitar tech, only the total package matters. very few have touched ed on that.. and Jason was not one of them.
@InDaHouse2k11 Are you a guitarist? Go play some of Jason's stuff and EVH's, you'll know that Jason's work is a lot harder to play. Eruption is easier to play in contuary to what many thinks
Anyone who thinks that Eddie is "better" than Jason, they have some screws loose. I'm not saying who they like more that's their opinion, but it's obvious whose the better guitarist.
@NathanRyanAllen You are a nobody, this man was ackniowledged by every hero you have ever had he won a Grammy by the age of 19 for an instrumental album. Perspectives was internationally acclaimed. Look at his tributes. He got ALS in his 20's and has lost all function of his body. He is still writing what have you done with your life asshole!
@rb7magnetico Grammys are bullshit. Off the top of your head, you could not name the grammys awarded in the 1970's. Music is carried on by the fans. Becker has a huge following, not because he won some silly, meaningless award, but because he was an excellent musician.
@cheezwhizrevolution and what affect does your post have to do with me?YOu flew off the handle with your presumption on my musical knowledge.DO you think I do not know who Jason Becker is?
@SomniumCorvus i agree that Jason becker is an amazing guitarists. I just believe that 2 things make up an amazing instrumentalist. 1 is skill (jason definitely has that) and the other is theoretical/artistic ability (which jason has, but not like Eddie does). Eddie solos are full of flavor and originiality (at least on the first couple of albums). All Jason does is fly through scales at 1million mph. I can name 100's of guitarists who can also do that.
@NathanRyanAllen u have obviously not listened to becker enough....he was able to play ANY style at top level, listen to jasin street, black stallion jam, electric prayer for peace and tons of other songs, then tell me who can play better, i play 5-8 hours per day and still am amazed by becker
@NathanRyanAllen he was just so young and got close when he got with roth, but 1 week after joining roth he was diagnosed with ALS and couldnt tour, he even had to use smaller strings to record because his hands had already weaker. definately keep looking on youtube for songs of his you haven't heard
@NathanRyanAllen Yes there is more to guitar than just speed I never said otherwise. But eddies playing is not more artistic than jason's. Period. Eddies good, but I think some of his fans have been too caught up in there "fandom" and his "hits".
He's a true shredder and a genius. Really appreciate his courage and determination, after a long drop from his music career, he still manages to climb back. A true fighter i must say. <3
Anyone who says "I win" as much as you do has obviously become accustomed to losing in life. Then again, most geeks of nature have no choice in the matter.
"Keep up with your grammar though, you will need to work on it before you start 7th grade this year." - Haha, poor grammar. You should have used a semicolon after "though." Once again, you make an arse of yourself.
@MarcusWellf No, there is no need for a semicolon. "Keep up with your grammar though" isn't a complete sentence, hence the comma. You have failed once more.
"He was famous for being in van halen, before being famous for his guitar skills." - Again, you make no sense. He playing was one of the main attributes of the band. For Eddie, fame existed on both planes...Some kids are really obtuse these days. You keep talking out of the wrong hole and put you foot in it every time you try and make a point.
@MarcusWellf "He playing was one..." "and put you foot in it" You're obviously mad since your grammar and spelling is spiraling even more out of control. You don't even know the meaning of the word obtuse, do you? You probably heard your math teacher say that, and you thought that it would be a good word to use against Grown Ups thinking that they aren't going to know what that word means. It's sad to watch someone who keeps losing at a debate, still carry on thinking they are right. Sooooo sad.
@MarcusWellf thats actually "You're". And if I recall, it was you who mad the first attack calling me a "sandnig"? If that's the way your "brain" works, then you may go and live on thinking that you're right. Hey, ignorance is bliss eh? Keep up with your grammar though, you will need to work on it before you start 7th grade this year.
@MarcusWellf Calm down pal. There is no need to be using Caps Lock to express your uproaring anger. I'm trying to help you here, man. "cares or correct grammar" either take out the cares and add an "s" after correct, or take out correct, and add "about". I don't care if you lack grammar. I just think it's always fun to point out your grammatical errors, even though you will call me a moron. Example being children. You're coming back for more and more abuse. You don't like being proven wrong huh?
@MuhammadSweepmez - " 'emo' is the shorter term for Emotional." Wrong again - kid. It is not. Only a complete geek would not understand what "emo" means...Yeah, you have to go and point out the grammatical errors of other posters; I understand.
@MarcusWellf Also explaining why you have so many videos of yourself playing guitar eh? You think Eddie Van Halen and Kirk Hammet are gods. Nuff' Said, I win.
@MarcusWellf That doesn't make any sense. Ahahaha, You're no longer in the realm of grammatical errors making your stupidity. You're now babbling on, like a toddler making no connection to your words and their actual meaning. Gosh, I feel sorry for the people on this video having to see your idiotic comments.
@MuhammadSweepmez -I wouldn't expect you to understand anything I say; you're to "wet behind the ears." Maybe ten years from now you'll understand. Then again, maybe you won't. The sin qua non is that you are the stupid kid.
@MarcusWellf If you're the adult here, How could you be so immature as to start conflict on the internet? I'm just saying, Only Children, and adults with child like minds express such behavior.
@MarcusWellf as are yours. Should I call your parents and tell them that you're playing on youtube, when you should be doing your summerschool assignments?
@MuhammadSweepmez - I never argued that. When it comes to getting no pussy, having no friends, no life, and being a common "tool," you are a big winner.
They were actually friends. Music doesn't have to be a competition, it just sucks the fun out of things at times. The way we view music as competition, -it's the reason Marty prefers Japan's music scene. As a final note I doubt anyone who commented on this video could play even close to EVH or Jason, so what makes some of us think were even worthy to compare them lol?? EVH and Jason together to fight ALS : /watch?v=H2LaB-zIN8I&feature=related
I'll start with all of his solo stuff? Cacaphony stuff.... End of The Beginning is pretty much one of the most amazing musical compositions I've ever heard. Before you respond with what I expect you to respond with, a song being famous doesn't make it great, and a great song doesn't have to be famous.
@reapertcm Guitarst here. I don't like this one bit. Sure, JB can do some shit that EvH cannot do but that doesn't necessarily make him a better guitarist. I listened to this whole version of Hot for teacher and found it dull and boring. EvH can play a simple riff sparkling and exciting, that is another type of virtuosity.
@reapertcm Most of what I've seen of Becker boils down to "Look, I can do arpeggios!" Good for him. I don't want to discredit JB in any way, I wish I could do arpeggios like him. I am just not impressed when it comes to making a pleasurable listening experience.
pics of Jason in his wheelchair are so sad. The only way I can look at them is remembering how he didn't give up and how he's still writing music without the use of anything but his eyes
holy shit!! jason is the man...jason is such a humble guy being taking from all his abilitys he still manages to compose...on the other hand evh still has all his yet he still drowns himself in a bottle and can barely play
@johnaiton Of course EVH would be revered. Look at what EVH created...no one since EVH has mad an impact as much as EVH has...no disrespect to Becker he is amazing but him Yngwie,Satriani,Vai,Rhoads etc ride on the shoulders of EVH. You can't erase what EVH has done even if you play a song HE created better than him.
@rb7magnetico Eddie was a major part in rock guitar, but yngwie came along and really raised the game for other players. Everyone who is anyone that wanted to play at stupid speeds were imitating yngwie over eddie. As much of an asshole as yngwie is he really was the first to be playing at shit crazy speeds in metal music.
@MrElfro89 No doubt YM raised the bar in certain facets of metal. It maybe that some chose YM over EVH but those who were smart combined the 2 styles.
@MattyyWW with all respect do some research. Just from your response I don't think you were alive or even born in EVH prime 77-86. No doubt Becker is more affluent than EVH but did he make an impact on the music scene as much as EVH? No..
@MattyyWW again that is your unresearched opinion. He is a self taught guitarist that started a band and made him and his band very succesful. I can say the same about Clapton but I won't ignore the impact he has made or say he isn't that good. Now he is considered a relic to some but from 77-86 he was at least arugably good.
@rb7magnetico I'm only messing with you xD I understand and appreciate that EVH made a massive impact but compared to Jason he's not all that amazing. In some ways he's pretty overrated but there's no denying he's a brilliant Guitarist.
@MattyyWW Totally lol'd at volcanoes. What you say is true though. People admire musicians for being original, even when they've been surpassed. Jason is definitely better in almost every way, really, especially when you hear his recent compositions. Final note of this compelling comment: EVH seems like an egocentric ass all the time, which puts a damper on any guitarist for me.
@MattyyWW Hah! Exactly man. I'd take Gilbert over Yngwie anyday, and his down-to-Earth nature has a lot to do with it. Coincidentally, just got home from seeing Paul in London!
@YummyBananaFish Ah man I feel the exact same, once you've heard one Yngwie song you've pretty much heard them all, whereas Paul Gilbert is basically a jack of all trades guitar wise and I never get bored of his stuff xD I'm fucking jealous man, I want to see him so bad! My friend told me the other day he's seen him three times, got a plectrum then Paul got a chinese and started talking to everyone about how good it was after :') Such a legend
@MattyyWW Hey this was my 4th time, and I got a pick before too! Although he never talked about Chinese food when I saw him, haha. He's awesome live, never misses a note and real friendly. Hope you see him someday.
@D1vid3By0 Bullshit!!! Sweeps are one of the EASIEST thing to do. AND part of skillful playing is being able to write great music which Jason LACKS OF. He played the intro doing sweeps probably because he couldn't do Eddies tapping part.
@phlip5150 I don't agree with you. Skillful playing isn't the same as imaginative playing. It's even further removed from the creative process of composing music. They are three totally independent skills. It's wholly possible for someone to playing a piece skillfully but totally devoid of imagination. Classical musicians do this all the time. It's also possible for someone to be able to create novel, and imaginative interpretations of existing pieces but not be a skilled composer.
@phlip5150 The suggestion that Jason couldn't execute the tapping portions of this song is utterly ridiculous. A person with his skill, and coordination would have absolutely no trouble with such a technique. It's a stylistic choice. Considering it anything but that highlights your ignorance regarding his level of technical mastery. He's not exactly my favorite guitarist but his technical command of the instrument is impressive.
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Technique in general is an overrated phenomenon. If one person can learn it, short of the guy having an extra arm or something, anybody else can learn it, too. If you (and your lack of grammatical prowess) can't hear the genius in Jason Becker's playing, you should probably reevaluate what good guitar playing is. Jason's (unrivaled) technique second only to the emotive quality of his music.
@Daim0th First off, you all are acting like I have crapped on Jason's skill of playing which I have not. You guys "are" crapping on EVH and THAT'S what I am defending. If it wasn't for guys like EVH, guy's like Jason, Vai, Satch, ect.... would not be playing like they do and that's a fact.
Wow so much hate for other artists. Art is subjective, man. Both Eddie and Jason have that indefineable quality that makes them...well...them! Both of them hit me right in the chest with their music. I love them both. Eddie is my favorite, but, who cares? It's my opinion. Just listen, and enjoy.
jbankens5150 1 week ago
Slow down Becker fans... Let's not forget - Eddie WROTE this killer track. Becker is just covering it with greater technical proficiency.
termsofusepolice 1 month ago 3
Now that's HOT! Awesome....
Songbird1165 1 month ago
Hot for teacher On steroids !!!*-*
ricochetlaugh 2 months ago
This youtube page contains some of my favorite things... Jason Becker playing Hot for Teacher and a Chipotle ad in the "promoted video" section.
cschuck320 2 months ago
He was too good for dlr.imo
sysrq120 2 months ago
Jason Becker should've done a cover of Eruption...
GreatDestructo 2 months ago
That would've been the best tour ever. Joe Holmes is a very competent player, but hearing David Lee Roth play Hot for Teacher like this? That would've kicked ass.
TallonIV776V 2 months ago
omarguitarify. Yes you Idiot, EVH does not exist comparing Jason Becker, and he can´t play Becker´s Music
MrMarianox 3 months ago
2:50 :D!!!!!!
PerpetualMoon 4 months ago
A great version. Jason is a genius. The overall sound is clear, crisp, and the solo is excellent. He combines tasty blues staccato with fluid arpeggios. Jason's unique style really cuts through, giving the song a new twist while staying true to the original. Van Halen did the same on dozens of songs they covered in the '70s before their first album was released. Thank you for posting.
schismc 4 months ago 6
Nobody plays a song better than the original writer because its an expression of their own emotion and personality.
altjff15 4 months ago
@altjff15 What are you talking about? There are clear distinctions of talent between artists, there is definitely a possibility for a cover artist to play better than the original artist.
c0rnp0p5 4 months ago 3
@c0rnp0p5 There is no clear distinction of talent between artists unless you're counting notes per second or something. It's a matter of opinion. You might like a cover version more, but that doesn't mean it's better, it's just different
KingNast 2 months ago
@KingNast I guess I have a better sense of hearing then, or else you are just being stupid.
I never said I liked this one better, I said it was possible for a cover artist to play better than the original, you should actually read a comment before responding to it. And saying there aren't clear distinctions makes you just as ignorant as you are accusing me of being.
c0rnp0p5 2 months ago
@c0rnp0p5 I didn't say you liked this one better either. So much for reading comprehension. I was generalizing, meaning you might like *a* cover version of some song. I'm just saying that "better" is subjective. I think John Lee Hooker was infinitely better than Yngwie, but a lot of people would disagree. Now go look up subjective in the dictionary, and learn to have a civil conversation.
KingNast 2 months ago
@KingNast Regardless of whether you meant this specific video or not, my implied assumption that you were talking about this video falls under your generalization, retard. Keep disproving your intelligence, child.
I also hate Yngwie.
c0rnp0p5 2 months ago
@c0rnp0p5 You said "it's possible for a cover artist to play better than the original" and I said "you might like a cover version more" My assumption was that you would like the better version more. That's beside the point anyway.. my point is that "better" is not so simple to define. What are these clear distinctions of talent anyway? Timing, accuracy, speed? What about feeling, how do you quantify that? There are some players that are sloppy, but I still like it.
KingNast 2 months ago
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@c0rnp0p5 I didn't say you liked this one better either. So much for reading comprehension. I was generalizing, meaning you might like *a* cover version of some song. I'm just saying that "better" is subjective. I think John Lee Hooker was infinitely better than Yngwie, but a lot of people would disagree. Now go look up subjective in the dictionary, and learn to have a civil conversation.
KingNast 2 months ago
this guy rips on this song in his own right. evh has more of a blues thing going on with his playing. becker has the neoclassical sound. good tone though. it's a good version.
alpha1shadow 5 months ago 3
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i agree, obviously it's awesome playing, but i prefer the original, not as fast, more feeling, but that's my thing with music in general.
RockAndFunk 5 months ago
believe in me,i have TONS AND TONS of respect for Jason,and I say,if he could,he would punch anyone who disrespected eddie van halen.ever saw that video where eddie asks people to donate money for jason and other people with ALS?he was really humble.eddie has alot of respect for jason.jason has a lot of respect for him.fact,both of them have achieved a level of awesomeness (even though like marty said,calling JB a genius is underestimating him)i like jason much more but fact,they're both gods.
hugopereira14 5 months ago 3
wow, the solo is sick!!!!!!
DonnyDaison 5 months ago 2
Is he sweep picking the opening?
Tedericoe 5 months ago 3
@Tedericoe yes
DonnyDaison 5 months ago 2
Sounds better than Eddie's! Without a God Damn doubt!
TheWillabi 5 months ago 20
@TheWillabi downvoted lol
o15523 4 months ago
@TheWillabi
Upvoted!
I wonder how many people had to help get DLR's jaw off the ground after this... i wonder if it took more people to help him than it took to help me...
D1vid3By0 3 months ago 2
@TheWillabi Not better. Just a different style.
TheDiscoQueen2 3 months ago 8
@TheWillabi nuff said ...eddie doesn't have nuthing on becker olay
winsloe57 1 month ago
comparing Eddie to Jason is ridiculous. both are fantastic musicians … isn't that good enough? stop being so insecure in yourselves to the point that you even feel threatened on behalf of someone else, someone you're obviously living vicariously through. Great artists are great artists, it's really that simple.
joeylodes 6 months ago
Sorry but i really like EVH alot he's done alot for guitar based music , but IMO , Jason's in a whole other league !!
OnfloorAudio 6 months ago 2
I would like to know...NO. I insist to know who these 3 assholes are. I would really like to hear the reason why they disliked this. I bet it's a pathetic reason.
jimmyleppard6 6 months ago 2
@jimmyleppard6 prolly eddie, alex and wolfgang
EternalAttack 5 months ago
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ericgenocidex2 6 months ago
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Jason was great but he is no evh. evh has the whole package most players will never master. its not about who's faster or knows more guitar tech, only the total package matters. very few have touched ed on that.. and Jason was not one of them.
InDaHouse2k11 6 months ago
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@InDaHouse2k11 evh has been surpassed many many times, by many players.
jason = unsurpassed & untouchable.
EVH couldnt play Air or Mabels Fatal Fable if his life depended on it.
ericgenocidex2 6 months ago 16
@InDaHouse2k11 Are you a guitarist? Go play some of Jason's stuff and EVH's, you'll know that Jason's work is a lot harder to play. Eruption is easier to play in contuary to what many thinks
miyavizim 6 months ago 3
@InDaHouse2k11 Why are you trolling?
joevandal13 6 months ago 2
He learned these songs overnight.
twistedengineering 6 months ago 30
Anyone who thinks that Eddie is "better" than Jason, they have some screws loose. I'm not saying who they like more that's their opinion, but it's obvious whose the better guitarist.
jimifriedman18 6 months ago 2
@jimifriedman18 theres more to guitar then just speed. Eddies artistic abilities blow his away. How many hits does jason becker have?
NathanRyanAllen 1 month ago
@NathanRyanAllen You are right. And Jason still smokes the guy. Your nut hugging guy.
SomniumCorvus 1 month ago
@SomniumCorvus Yeah Jason becker is a nobody. How many views does this vid have? Oh yeah while eddies have millions of views and tons of hits.
NathanRyanAllen 1 month ago
@NathanRyanAllen You are a nobody, this man was ackniowledged by every hero you have ever had he won a Grammy by the age of 19 for an instrumental album. Perspectives was internationally acclaimed. Look at his tributes. He got ALS in his 20's and has lost all function of his body. He is still writing what have you done with your life asshole!
SomniumCorvus 1 month ago
@SomniumCorvus WHat album did he win grammy for?
rb7magnetico 1 month ago
@rb7magnetico Grammys are bullshit. Off the top of your head, you could not name the grammys awarded in the 1970's. Music is carried on by the fans. Becker has a huge following, not because he won some silly, meaningless award, but because he was an excellent musician.
cheezwhizrevolution 1 month ago
@cheezwhizrevolution and what affect does your post have to do with me?YOu flew off the handle with your presumption on my musical knowledge.DO you think I do not know who Jason Becker is?
rb7magnetico 1 month ago
@SomniumCorvus i agree that Jason becker is an amazing guitarists. I just believe that 2 things make up an amazing instrumentalist. 1 is skill (jason definitely has that) and the other is theoretical/artistic ability (which jason has, but not like Eddie does). Eddie solos are full of flavor and originiality (at least on the first couple of albums). All Jason does is fly through scales at 1million mph. I can name 100's of guitarists who can also do that.
NathanRyanAllen 1 month ago
@NathanRyanAllen u have obviously not listened to becker enough....he was able to play ANY style at top level, listen to jasin street, black stallion jam, electric prayer for peace and tons of other songs, then tell me who can play better, i play 5-8 hours per day and still am amazed by becker
westjt17 1 month ago
@westjt17 no i haven't. and im amazed the more i hear. He is a great guitarist. I just wonder what kept him from being bigger.
NathanRyanAllen 4 weeks ago
@NathanRyanAllen he was just so young and got close when he got with roth, but 1 week after joining roth he was diagnosed with ALS and couldnt tour, he even had to use smaller strings to record because his hands had already weaker. definately keep looking on youtube for songs of his you haven't heard
westjt17 4 weeks ago
@NathanRyanAllen Yes there is more to guitar than just speed I never said otherwise. But eddies playing is not more artistic than jason's. Period. Eddies good, but I think some of his fans have been too caught up in there "fandom" and his "hits".
jimifriedman18 1 month ago
@jimifriedman18 True. I don't know why i am arguing. They are both great and i respect them!
NathanRyanAllen 1 month ago
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superholacafe 6 months ago
He's a true shredder and a genius. Really appreciate his courage and determination, after a long drop from his music career, he still manages to climb back. A true fighter i must say. <3
nepotiums 7 months ago
" 'emo' is the shorter term for Emotional." The correct sentence should read. " 'emo' is short for emotional." Are you finished yet?
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
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Anyone who says "I win" as much as you do has obviously become accustomed to losing in life. Then again, most geeks of nature have no choice in the matter.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
"Keep up with your grammar though, you will need to work on it before you start 7th grade this year." - Haha, poor grammar. You should have used a semicolon after "though." Once again, you make an arse of yourself.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf No, there is no need for a semicolon. "Keep up with your grammar though" isn't a complete sentence, hence the comma. You have failed once more.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
"He was famous for being in van halen, before being famous for his guitar skills." - Again, you make no sense. He playing was one of the main attributes of the band. For Eddie, fame existed on both planes...Some kids are really obtuse these days. You keep talking out of the wrong hole and put you foot in it every time you try and make a point.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf "He playing was one..." "and put you foot in it" You're obviously mad since your grammar and spelling is spiraling even more out of control. You don't even know the meaning of the word obtuse, do you? You probably heard your math teacher say that, and you thought that it would be a good word to use against Grown Ups thinking that they aren't going to know what that word means. It's sad to watch someone who keeps losing at a debate, still carry on thinking they are right. Sooooo sad.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - Sounds like your a little pissed-off now kid...I'm doing you a favor. Someone has to teach you some respect and make you grow-up.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf thats actually "You're". And if I recall, it was you who mad the first attack calling me a "sandnig"? If that's the way your "brain" works, then you may go and live on thinking that you're right. Hey, ignorance is bliss eh? Keep up with your grammar though, you will need to work on it before you start 7th grade this year.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - What kind of loser either cares or correct grammar on Utube. YOU'RE even more pathetic than I originally thought.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf Calm down pal. There is no need to be using Caps Lock to express your uproaring anger. I'm trying to help you here, man. "cares or correct grammar" either take out the cares and add an "s" after correct, or take out correct, and add "about". I don't care if you lack grammar. I just think it's always fun to point out your grammatical errors, even though you will call me a moron. Example being children. You're coming back for more and more abuse. You don't like being proven wrong huh?
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez -I find someone as lost as you quite amusing. Just keep it coming.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - Just "86" yourself now kid. You have no future.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf Haha, You're mad.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - At your mom - ABSOLUTELY. She should have swallowed.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf You are 12 and what is this? Mom jokes are only for people of your age.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - Mom jokes never go out of style; especially when moms keep delivering creatures like yourself.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf Thats why you're 12. I win.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - If I was 12, that would still make me your elder. Your emotional state is on an emo level.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
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@MarcusWellf Lol, You're mad.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf "Your emotional state is on an emotional level"
Nice, I like how you made no sense by using the same word incorrectly in the same sentence.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - I said "emo" - haha. You keep demeaning yourself with each passing comment. Why don't you just give up?
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf "emo" is the shorter term for Emotional. Derp. Look, I've got shit to do, so you can stay here and talk to yourself if you want.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - " 'emo' is the shorter term for Emotional." Wrong again - kid. It is not. Only a complete geek would not understand what "emo" means...Yeah, you have to go and point out the grammatical errors of other posters; I understand.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - I'm sure watching you play guitar would be soooooooooooooooooooo sad. - :)
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf Also explaining why you have so many videos of yourself playing guitar eh? You think Eddie Van Halen and Kirk Hammet are gods. Nuff' Said, I win.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - You may have seen me play or you may not. The fact is I don't want your kind of audience.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf That doesn't make any sense. Ahahaha, You're no longer in the realm of grammatical errors making your stupidity. You're now babbling on, like a toddler making no connection to your words and their actual meaning. Gosh, I feel sorry for the people on this video having to see your idiotic comments.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez -I wouldn't expect you to understand anything I say; you're to "wet behind the ears." Maybe ten years from now you'll understand. Then again, maybe you won't. The sin qua non is that you are the stupid kid.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf If you're the adult here, How could you be so immature as to start conflict on the internet? I'm just saying, Only Children, and adults with child like minds express such behavior.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - non-sequitur, you're words are irrelevant - as usual.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf as are yours. Should I call your parents and tell them that you're playing on youtube, when you should be doing your summerschool assignments?
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - Obviously, a geek like yourself got his butt kicked throughout college - and for good reason.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
@MarcusWellf lol, I win.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
@MuhammadSweepmez - I never argued that. When it comes to getting no pussy, having no friends, no life, and being a common "tool," you are a big winner.
MarcusWellf 7 months ago
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@MarcusWellf Lol, You're mad.
MuhammadSweepmez 7 months ago
They were actually friends. Music doesn't have to be a competition, it just sucks the fun out of things at times. The way we view music as competition, -it's the reason Marty prefers Japan's music scene. As a final note I doubt anyone who commented on this video could play even close to EVH or Jason, so what makes some of us think were even worthy to compare them lol?? EVH and Jason together to fight ALS : /watch?v=H2LaB-zIN8I&feature=related
coolmega33 7 months ago 15
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ericgenocidex2 7 months ago
Jason just handed Eddie his own ass!
bogadu 7 months ago 2
must have been evh himself who gave this one a thumbs down
dbshredful 8 months ago 25
@dbshredful It coulda been Yngwie...
goodygoody23 7 months ago 2
The shred sounds like back to the future when marty is playing and make that solo and the tricks with the guitar but more epic
ryudragon12 8 months ago
Wow it sounds like Eddie on steroids... he probably could play the original blindfolded
TheViralSBK 9 months ago 4
Very impressive. He has his own style and kicks *ss!
hotandspicy666 11 months ago
if god manifested himself into a guitar player he would be jason becker!!" :)
timmma1981 11 months ago 2
wow that axe rocks lol 1.3.5.7.9.12.15.17.!!! :)
Lavietto 11 months ago
wow....
kurtcobayn 11 months ago
who ever says becker isnt better than eddie obviously is not a guitarist
reapertcm 1 year ago 15
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ericgenocidex2 11 months ago 2
@reapertcm lets all name the great songs Becker Wrote??????? ok lets start with?mmmmmm lets think mmmmmmm
downincognito72 9 months ago 2
@downincognito72
I'll start with all of his solo stuff? Cacaphony stuff.... End of The Beginning is pretty much one of the most amazing musical compositions I've ever heard. Before you respond with what I expect you to respond with, a song being famous doesn't make it great, and a great song doesn't have to be famous.
JarkManes87 9 months ago 2
@JarkManes87 hey its cacophony not cacaphony
ryudragon12 9 months ago
@ryudragon12 my bad.... typo...
JarkManes87 9 months ago
@JarkManes87 no problem man
ryudragon12 9 months ago
@reapertcm Guitarst here. I don't like this one bit. Sure, JB can do some shit that EvH cannot do but that doesn't necessarily make him a better guitarist. I listened to this whole version of Hot for teacher and found it dull and boring. EvH can play a simple riff sparkling and exciting, that is another type of virtuosity.
Martin411966 6 months ago
@reapertcm Most of what I've seen of Becker boils down to "Look, I can do arpeggios!" Good for him. I don't want to discredit JB in any way, I wish I could do arpeggios like him. I am just not impressed when it comes to making a pleasurable listening experience.
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superholacafe 6 months ago
becker just destroyed van halen
reapertcm 1 year ago 7
@reapertcm not these days he doesnt ,
downincognito72 9 months ago
The intro just smokes EVH away...
libertydenied 1 year ago 5
pics of Jason in his wheelchair are so sad. The only way I can look at them is remembering how he didn't give up and how he's still writing music without the use of anything but his eyes
goodygoody23 1 year ago
I don't feel tardy. . .
skok58 1 year ago
Well, Jason might be faster in soloing and taping, but in rythm guitar parts...Eddie is unmatched!
alexcubata 1 year ago
id rather listen to this in its current quality than the real version in studio...what does that say
yourmaker74 1 year ago 4
@yourmaker74 That you're a moron, just saying...
phlip5150 7 months ago
WOW i'm actually spechless here.......my mind just got blown...JB68
JimiBax68 1 year ago
00:46 shit i have to skip that part of the video..... it almost made me cry the first time
bersercs5 1 year ago 2
First impressing me more than Yngwie at Black Star and now this? Go BECKER! What a legend!
nerdheadbanger 1 year ago
no offense to eddie but u just got schooled and this is a demo its sad how underated he is
sdgrdr107 1 year ago
This is incredible
Xiolablu3 1 year ago
eddie just got owned.. BIG TIME.
jimmyleppard6 1 year ago 7
Si existiera Dios no hubiese permitido que este hombre deje de tocar, y tanto capullo por ahi...
espectroazul00 1 year ago
holy shit!! jason is the man...jason is such a humble guy being taking from all his abilitys he still manages to compose...on the other hand evh still has all his yet he still drowns himself in a bottle and can barely play
motleycrue24 1 year ago
Just go to 2:20 and listen to the solo. Too bad nobody does it like Jason, man.
Trahira517 1 year ago
i don't understand why god took that tallent away from us, and why take it from jason , one of the nicest people you could ever meet !
alagogo 1 year ago 2
@alagogo cuz god was afraid he would get more people to love him than himself;D
Escapethehawthorne 8 months ago
I don't think this was a studio session.
It was the recording Jason made to audition. There were three tracks he sent to DLR on this tape
johnaiton 1 year ago
What's more remarkable is that he recorded this with the thinnest strings possible because he was so weak he could barely play.
ATRKenny 1 year ago
yeas thats own EVH
Siriusblck3 1 year ago
song totally owned
joeylodes 1 year ago
and you thought your favorite guitar player on Winger was better.... shame on you..
DrRummel 1 year ago
go listen /watch?v=58v7Z95F0wE "black stallion" really beautifull
Asgueroath16 1 year ago
Totally awesome!
karlmoles65 1 year ago
Yeah, in one of his clinics he sweeps what EVH taps for the intro.
He's probably sweeping for the intro of this too.
AMAZING!
JamesIsMyNamo 1 year ago
Way better than EVH and Eddie is one of ym guitar Gods!! Jason Rules!!
VanishaGlamChick6 1 year ago
LMAO holy shit fuck the tapping intro this shit is amazing
mike6254 2 years ago
dam EVh just got owned with that intro sweep its crazy he dosent finger tap the into
UrbanAssault5150 2 years ago 49
@UrbanAssault5150 You have to wonder, if Jason Becker took over from Van Halen and never became sick. Would EVH be less revered?
As you said, he fucking owned the intro of this
johnaiton 1 year ago
@johnaiton Of course EVH would be revered. Look at what EVH created...no one since EVH has mad an impact as much as EVH has...no disrespect to Becker he is amazing but him Yngwie,Satriani,Vai,Rhoads etc ride on the shoulders of EVH. You can't erase what EVH has done even if you play a song HE created better than him.
rb7magnetico 1 year ago
@rb7magnetico lol Agreed, Too bad people went towards metallica instead of Death and Atheist, That would of been a major change today.
BroOfTheDead 1 year ago
@rb7magnetico Eddie was a major part in rock guitar, but yngwie came along and really raised the game for other players. Everyone who is anyone that wanted to play at stupid speeds were imitating yngwie over eddie. As much of an asshole as yngwie is he really was the first to be playing at shit crazy speeds in metal music.
MrElfro89 1 year ago
@MrElfro89 No doubt YM raised the bar in certain facets of metal. It maybe that some chose YM over EVH but those who were smart combined the 2 styles.
rb7magnetico 1 year ago
@rb7magnetico lol evh didnt make that much of an impact
All the guitarist you mentioned probably made a bigger impact
MattyyWW 1 year ago
@MattyyWW with all respect do some research. Just from your response I don't think you were alive or even born in EVH prime 77-86. No doubt Becker is more affluent than EVH but did he make an impact on the music scene as much as EVH? No..
rb7magnetico 1 year ago
@rb7magnetico evh isnt even that good
that song vhe does about volcanoes is prettty good but thats about it
MattyyWW 1 year ago
@MattyyWW again that is your unresearched opinion. He is a self taught guitarist that started a band and made him and his band very succesful. I can say the same about Clapton but I won't ignore the impact he has made or say he isn't that good. Now he is considered a relic to some but from 77-86 he was at least arugably good.
rb7magnetico 1 year ago
@rb7magnetico I'm only messing with you xD I understand and appreciate that EVH made a massive impact but compared to Jason he's not all that amazing. In some ways he's pretty overrated but there's no denying he's a brilliant Guitarist.
MattyyWW 1 year ago
@MattyyWW it's all cool
rb7magnetico 1 year ago
@MattyyWW Totally lol'd at volcanoes. What you say is true though. People admire musicians for being original, even when they've been surpassed. Jason is definitely better in almost every way, really, especially when you hear his recent compositions. Final note of this compelling comment: EVH seems like an egocentric ass all the time, which puts a damper on any guitarist for me.
YummyBananaFish 1 year ago 4
@YummyBananaFish I bet you love Yngwie then :')
MattyyWW 1 year ago
@MattyyWW Hah! Exactly man. I'd take Gilbert over Yngwie anyday, and his down-to-Earth nature has a lot to do with it. Coincidentally, just got home from seeing Paul in London!
YummyBananaFish 1 year ago
@YummyBananaFish Ah man I feel the exact same, once you've heard one Yngwie song you've pretty much heard them all, whereas Paul Gilbert is basically a jack of all trades guitar wise and I never get bored of his stuff xD I'm fucking jealous man, I want to see him so bad! My friend told me the other day he's seen him three times, got a plectrum then Paul got a chinese and started talking to everyone about how good it was after :') Such a legend
MattyyWW 1 year ago
@MattyyWW Hey this was my 4th time, and I got a pick before too! Although he never talked about Chinese food when I saw him, haha. He's awesome live, never misses a note and real friendly. Hope you see him someday.
YummyBananaFish 1 year ago
@UrbanAssault5150 not in this lifetime bro , thats just shredding crap , his rythem isnt close to VHs
downincognito72 9 months ago
@UrbanAssault5150 EVH could NEVER get owned!!!!
phlip5150 7 months ago
@phlip5150
Until Jason started playing.
D1vid3By0 7 months ago
@D1vid3By0 Bullshit!!! Sweeps are one of the EASIEST thing to do. AND part of skillful playing is being able to write great music which Jason LACKS OF. He played the intro doing sweeps probably because he couldn't do Eddies tapping part.
phlip5150 7 months ago
@phlip5150 I don't agree with you. Skillful playing isn't the same as imaginative playing. It's even further removed from the creative process of composing music. They are three totally independent skills. It's wholly possible for someone to playing a piece skillfully but totally devoid of imagination. Classical musicians do this all the time. It's also possible for someone to be able to create novel, and imaginative interpretations of existing pieces but not be a skilled composer.
wlmason73 7 months ago
@phlip5150 The suggestion that Jason couldn't execute the tapping portions of this song is utterly ridiculous. A person with his skill, and coordination would have absolutely no trouble with such a technique. It's a stylistic choice. Considering it anything but that highlights your ignorance regarding his level of technical mastery. He's not exactly my favorite guitarist but his technical command of the instrument is impressive.
wlmason73 7 months ago
@phlip5150
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D1vid3By0 7 months ago
@phlip5150
Technique in general is an overrated phenomenon. If one person can learn it, short of the guy having an extra arm or something, anybody else can learn it, too. If you (and your lack of grammatical prowess) can't hear the genius in Jason Becker's playing, you should probably reevaluate what good guitar playing is. Jason's (unrivaled) technique second only to the emotive quality of his music.
Daim0th 7 months ago
@Daim0th First off, you all are acting like I have crapped on Jason's skill of playing which I have not. You guys "are" crapping on EVH and THAT'S what I am defending. If it wasn't for guys like EVH, guy's like Jason, Vai, Satch, ect.... would not be playing like they do and that's a fact.
phlip5150 7 months ago