Marty Friedman on Jason Becker and Cacophony

[orosereg11]

He looks like jordan rudess with a wig!

[9LC]

Blitzbok and mgdth502 you guys should just exchange emails and bitch at each others in private because frankly, no one wants to read it.

[Blitzbok]

Bekker was the better technically, but Friedman was always the better musician of the two.

[darfunkelidas]

Becker is more like a versatile italian sportscar and Batio is more like a muscle car, just pure raw bpm and clean execution.

[darfunkelidas]

Lots of sushi and healthy habits maybe? Whatever it is it works for the asians too, at least the girls all look 16 all the way through their 20s...

[TurkeyTuck]

@darfunkelidas

Disturbingly enough, men over in Japan want women who look even younger than that. Pigs, I know.

[metalpsips]

I believe that the best guitarists of their age,where Marty,Jason and Yngwie.Now,in our generation I believe that it is Michael Romeo...some people may argue with that.Tell me your opinions

[guillotinedeath]

whats does he put on his hair

[AtomicallyTrippy]

FUNNY LITTLE MAN!

[TheDavidJayPaw]

please, children. let's not get into the "this guy's better than that guy" argument. appreciate these musicians for the amazing music they've written and played for the world.

[JariBehm]

@TheDavidJayPaw

Good comment! :)

[shredmaster100]

yeah im getting sick and tired of people comparing guitarists all the time jason was a technical master and so is marty but i think marty is a bit like eric clapton in personality he doesnt want to be in the spotlight all the time he likes to be the one who steps back and lets the other guy do all the tricks though we know marty is a wizard on the guitar

[reaper2ooX]

thus the greatest guitar duo in history was born

[metalbloodshed]

What Marty just expressed is not only what guitarists, musicians or artists should strive for but all of humanity. Why don't we all step out of our out narrow mindedness and embrace cooperation that we can all benefit from.

[Wrathofkala]

@metalbloodshed ....well said man....unfortunately that goes against human nature.

[SamBellGuitar]

Awesome! This might sound like a dumb question that may have already been answered a million times, but will this go on DVD and if so, when?!

[rampage222555]

I think marty has secretly found the fountain of youth somewhere in japan

[julianarismendi]

@rampage222555 macrobiotics food..!! and a lot fish..!!, peace..!!

[winsloe57]

@rampage222555 all those young girls keeping him going

[Megadeth72]

@rampage222555 yea when I clicked this video, I actually thought it was from True obsession era interview :\

[meherdad]

@rampage222555 HAHAHAHAHAHA Exactly my thoughts!

[acgm046]

I just wanna say that the album Speed Metal Symphony is one of the highest accomplishments in guitar playing ever. Thank you, Marty and Jason.

[phantomblue97]

Lol, I see he still has most of his hair, lucky guy. 

[ter50]

Is Marty 48 really? He looks like he is 30

[13Th0r]

How can they call it NOT DEAD YET!! That's a little harsh!

[jimmyleppard6]

marty is a great guy, but his face on 0:31 is fucking scary.

[1madaboutguitar]

@jimmyleppard6 Ha Ha Zombie :P

[MastersShredder]

Jason Becker is influence by yngwie. Both of them are great guitar player

[DERRRREEERR]

he look a little with paul gilbert and his voice too

[mgdth502]

Yngwie shouldn't even be compared to Jason - Or Michael Angelo Batio. Jason was far more creative and flavorful in his music AND shred than both of them. Michael Angelo is a tool anyways, he just plays chromatic super fast. Impressive for a first year maybe, but boring and annoying as hell. Yngwie plays E minor and has played every lick that sounds classical there is to play, also, boring as hell.

Jason was an incredible player and very creative!

[MarcusWellf]

@mgdth502 - check your comment 10 years from now and you'll laugh at it. You won't understand me now, but you will then.

[mgdth502]

@MarcusWellf Are you referring to ten years later... From the viewpoint of a guitarist? Or from the viewpoint of a fan of music? I've been playing guitar just ten years this and I feel the same from both views about what I said.

[MarcusWellf]

@mgdth502 - Point being when you're 30, you won't feel the same way - in a guitar sense. You'll come to the realization that innovation precedes perfection.

[mgdth502]

@MarcusWellf I think you just misread my comment, because that's EXACTLY what I said.

[MarcusWellf]

@mgdth502 - If I did, you wouldn't put anybody above Yngwie in the neo-classical realm. Your next 10 years of maturity will shed some light on this; which is also the last time I routinely listened to Yngwie.

[MarcusWellf]

@mgdth502 - and not for nothing, your theory needs serious work for 10 years of experience. I was reviewing your 1st comment, and to say that Yngwie plays predominantly in one key is asinine at best. Further, he usually solos over E7, not E minor. That's when he incorporates the A Harmonic minor scale - his preferred scale of choice. Also, MAB barely uses any chromaticism at all. He plays str8 from the 3-note per string patterns with no outside tonality.

[mgdth502]

@MarcusWellf To be honest, I haven't ever cared for theory and I don't think knowing it makes a great guitarist. I have spent ten years playing guitar and improving the way I play and getting better at PLAYING and creating music I love. Having an ear for knowing what sounds right or good and becoming familiar with your instrument (to me) is more important than studying its metaphorical "how-to manual" i.e. - Music Theory. If I knew theory I'd feel less creative and stuck to following rules.

[MarcusWellf]

@mgdth502 - So if you don't care for theory, why come on and pretend like you know it? You really have a lot of maturing to do (which will most likely never happen), and on many levels. So be it - I tried to help...Also, the statement that Yngwie likes to use "a little harmonic minor here and there" sums up your ignorance perfectly. That's like saying mustaine likes to use a little distortion here and there.

[terran236]

@mgdth502 theory helps, saying theory restricts you is the stupidest crap i have ever heard. theory is not a how to manual, it is a way to know what you write sounds like before even recording. Marty knows theory and clearly hes better than most garage guitarists. Especially guitarists that are to close minded to learn theory. Theory helps you know what you want to write. Ever written odd time or polyrhythmic songs? Dream theater is a good example, im pretty sure they know theory. 

[mgdth502]

@MarcusWellf Also, I didn't say anybody was above Yngwie in the neo-classical realm of guitar playing - I said Jason was more flavorful (diverse) in his music (entirely) than Yngwie. Jason was just a better sounding guitarist to me. Don't confuse my lack of obsession in Yngwie's music with disrespect or unappreciatiion. However, arguing that Yngwie likes to predominantly solo over ONE different chord than I mentioned and use a little harmonic minor here and there doesn't prove anything.

[MarcusWellf]

@mgdth502 - Continuing on with your desecration: You said Yngwie and MAB were "boring." Boring can easily be construed as lame. Saying these guys are lame is a statement only a dumbass 20 year old kid would say. Does that remind you of anyone?

[mgdth502]

@MarcusWellf Dude.. I said I respect Jason Becker and I like him more than these other two guitar players. And you're freaking out, telling me I'm a dumbassed kid for not being obsessed with Malmsteen and basically starting shit with a random person. Talk about maturing - there is no universal BEST guitarist or BETTER guitarist. Ynwgie Malmsteen is impressive when you don't know how to play guitar, when you learn about it a little more you realize he's fucking lame. BORING. STUPID.

[andyguitarz]

@mgdth502 yngwie malmsteen lame? lets hear you play some yngwie asshole,he started the thing we now call shred guitar, without malmsteen there would be no jason becker, so fuck you

[mgdth502]

@andyguitarz I don't need to play some Yngwie, dude. I didn't say I'm better than him, that's not the argument. I said he becomes boring once you learn more about guitar playing and realize there's more to it than neoclassical bullshit. Also,Yngwie is hardly responsible for shred guitar. Rhoads was before. Malmsteen's first record didn't come out 'til 84 I think. My favorite, Criss Oliva, was shredding in Savatage since the late 70's, as well as many others.

Don't jump in on a dead conversation.

[Whackooyzero]

@mgdth502 Criss Oliva , as great as he is, was NOT shredding in the 70's. If you listen to the first Savatage album you'll hear basically no shredding. Also, Rhoads was nowhere NEAR as technical as Yngwie, though he wasn't the first guy to play that fast. Also, why is neoclassical playing "bullshit" yet you're commenting on a Jason Becker video?

[mgdth502]

@Whackooyzero I said late 70's, and Savatage's first albums were full of shredding.

Jason Becker is more than neoclassical. Yngwie is also, I know, but hardly stands out as much as in Jason's playing. I'm really done with this video! Don't care! See ya!

[stormyandcold]

@Whackooyzero I love shredding and neoclassical. Without prior players in history's influence guitar wouldn't be where it's at right now. So, younger generation add to what last and older generation did and give it their own twist.

[terran236]

@mgdth502 sorry to sound high horse and all but i just get sick of seeing people post misconceptions about theory without trying it. Theory is a stepping stone. Information about music that took 100s of years of experimenting to know. Use it as a stepping stone, not as a crutch. Jamming with technical musicians will be very hard without theory and knowledge of differing rhythms, harmony, and counterpoints. Point is, Dave mustaine = no theory, Jason/marty= theory.

[mgdth502]

@terran236 Theory is a way to know what I write sounds like before recording? I have ears for that. Theory helps me know what I want to write? I have a brain and an imagination for that. Don't mean to sounds like a dick.. Haha sorry, dude.

I didn't say I have anything against people knowing theory, just that it simply didn't help me much when I tried to learn it and use it and that I always enjoyed playing by ear more. Great music (technical or melodic) can still be made without knowing theory.

[Phrygian12]

@mgdth502 Music theory is more of a way of understanding how to and what makes music. Sure you can use your ears and there is nothing wrong with that at all, but what could take you hours to figure out you made a simple I-IV-V7 progression could of taken you a minute of your time and not only that, but you'd know what would and wouldn't work over those progressions instead of fishing for notes. You could also understand musicians alot better, making you a well rounded player/musician

[mgdth502]

@Phrygian12 Yes, but that's half the fun of playing guitar... I always had more fun jamming around to find the notes I want. I also learned more from it. It's just less robotic to me.

I really feel that theory is there for people who need to or want to understand it in a concrete, "Here it is in front of you, defined" sort of way. People aren't better song writers or shredders because they know theory.

It only takes a second to try throwing in a different note =]

[Phrygian12]

@mgdth502 While you're trying to finding notes you want, I'd already know which ones I want and use them the way I'd like. The only thing that will make it sound robotic would be yourself. It only takes a second to throw in a different note yes, but with in that second a person with knowledge could create a complete musical phrase while you're trying to think where else could you go after that one note that may or may not be a pleasant one or even what you're looking for.

[mgdth502]

@Phrygian12 It doesn't matter, dude. I don't give a shit if someone can improv a masterpiece thanks to their theory knowledge. I already would know what notes I want to use as well, thanks to practicing and knowing my way around a fretboard..

Like I said - theory is just a way to solidify or put a definition to the way sounds work between notes. A piece of music is still the same whether or not it was written by knowing the theory behind it. It's not a big deal. Let it go. haha

[Phrygian12]

@mgdth502 You right, theory or not it's still music. Theory is no different than having good technique on your instrument, it's just a tool for you to use to express yourself. Actually if you know your way around the fretboard you're already using some theory. I think people are confused and think just because you know theory you'd automatically write master pieces. You still have to be creative, it's just a tool. You may be using it with out even realizing it, like Diatonic Theory.

[Blitzbok]

@Phrygian12 Theory is the understanding of music. Trying to separate theory from real music is like trying to separate grammar from spoken and written languages; it's impossible. Out of ignorance there is a loathing for theory. Hence why so few guitarists are substandard. Compare them to pianists and you see the gulf in musical understanding, musicality and overall technical ability. The guitar world has a long way to go yet.

[Blitzbok]

@Blitzbok * so many guitarists are substandard

[Blitzbok]

@mgdth502 Without exploring theory you will inevitably become repetitious. This fact has stood the test of time as those less trained theoretically only produce a small body of work without repeating themselves. Your estimation of proper music education is severely flawed. Much like how rap artists loath grammar; their ghetto talk actually limits their ability to express themselves. No music education amounts to the same thing. It's very much a big deal!

[mgdth502]

@Blitzbok Get over the whole, "if you don't want to study it, you're just ignorant" bullshit. Theory is not a big fucking deal.

I've explored it and didn't find anything incredibly useful. Like I said to the other guys who keep responding to me. Drop it. I'm so sick of talking about this.

Your estimation of the creative capabilities someone possesses without being a theory nut is severely flawed. Get over it.

[Blitzbok]

@mgdth502 If you didn't find it useful then you really are ignorant. Theory IS music. They are one and the same. Stay in your box if you like; it's your loss. Get over yourself. There is no example of a person that follows your prescribed path of note anywhere in the world. End of story.

[mgdth502]

@Blitzbok Theory is a written way to explain how music works. It is a definition. Theory is not MUSIC. Jesus, dude, air was still air before someone decided to give it a name! It is a tool. And you have to be kidding! There are plenty of successful guitar players who write without looking to what theory says. Maybe not by a jazz standard or classical composer standard, but you'd have to be an idiot to pursue a career in either of those and neglect music study, also, I'm not talking about jazz.

[mgdth502]

@Blitzbok Much like this conversation has become repetitious...

That way of thinking is so reliant and dependent on the theory and the rules of music and shows such a lack of confidence and validation in yourself as a musician out of your own drive or want to do it. Like a newborn baby that needs everything done for it because it might die if neglected.

You want to hear repetition? Listen to all the new tech-death metal that's been so big lately and trends in music now.

That's not what I do.

[Blitzbok]

@mgdth502 You still don't get it. People like YOU are the one's that are degrading the quality of music. You do not understand what you are playing, have no scope for progression and stagnate. But low and behold the next generation of guitarists will end up exactly the same as you. ALL the best musicians out there know music well. Name one 'musician' that is untrained that can match ANY composer, John Williams, Danny Elfman, or well trained Jazz guitarist.

[diazluisdiaz]

Best Duo of all time....

[extrememind100]

jason and marty were the best guitarist in the history

[thegreatgarry]

Jason is far better than Yngwie or Michaelangelo Batio

[89ErwinR]

@thegreatgarry

Sure he is, cuz he's GOD of everything including Yngwie and Batio.

[asianaxeman]

@thegreatgarry don't fuck with yngwie, jason would not exist without him, it's a darth vader luke skywalker situation, 'I am your father Jason'.

[wifflwaffl]

@asianaxeman And the Beatles wouldn't have existed without Elvis. And Elvis wouldn't have existed without gospel. And Gospel wouldn't have existed without Religion. Yeah, don't try that way of thinking. It leads down a dark, dark hole.

[asianaxeman]

@wifflwaffl wow you sound seriously depressed, please don't slit your wrists or OD on your crystal meth. Your boyfriend will get mad atcha.

[Timmonsec]

@thegreatgarry Not to mention he was already better with 19 years old...

[sniktawleahcim]

@thegreatgarry I wish he had written more music :(

[MetalproF1]

@thegreatgarry 3 different players... but I prefer Jason of course

[Morenumbers123456789]

@thegreatgarry

That's completely subjective.

[SomeRandomTangent]

@thegreatgarry I like all three

[thebraian2500]

@thegreatgarry I disagree ... I think each one of them are great in his way ... the thing is you like jason's songs more than yngwie o mihacel songs , thats why you think hi is betther

[coldandhomeless]

@thebraian2500 jason won grammys... the other 2 nope...

[cast390]

@thegreatgarry LOL equal to but NO WAY better

[gingerleyham]

@thegreatgarry he was for sure!

[RIPLatashaHarlins]

@thegreatgarry Right on, absolutely no comparison.

[robonez]

@thegreatgarry I wouldn't say better than Yngwie, but definetly way better than Batio.

[Merioc2k3]

@robonez It's not possible to be better than Batio, yet not better than Yngwie. Just sayin'.

[robonez]

@Merioc2k3 Guess it depends on your definition of a "great" guitarplayer.

My definition is someone who has a personal and recognizable style, great vibrato, outstanding melodic sense, as well as great lefthand and righthand technique and speed.

Malmsteen has all those things.

Batio only has technique and speed.

[Merioc2k3]

@robonez Yeah, I thought you were talking about technique only...

Completely forgot about Malmsteens vibrato, though. He has a better vibrato than most people.

[ExtremeBogom]

@thegreatgarry

You need to learn many things before you say that again.

[Sunedosa]

@thegreatgarry :

Was is the word i think you're looking for here

Maybe he was but mostly different, with a higher degree of technique. Yngwie was an influence of Jasons and as such paved the way, moved the posts and Jason took it and ran, moved on technically. Their styles are so different though, Jason was more progressive, more metal and less classical than Yngwie so they're not that easily comparable. Technique on its own isn't that interesting though but Jason was more than that.

[OneDownServer]

@thegreatgarry he's not better he's different. 

[streakerdude]

@thegreatgarry

Wrong! Yngwie has so much more emotion. There is no comparison! Yngwie is god!

[slashes1122]

@streakerdude stfu asshole it's music appreciate or don't leave a piece of shit comment again

[D61664]

@thegreatgarry - hey please dont say that it sounds really silly and even more silly people get attracted to your comment...

[megaboxxx]

@thegreatgarry agreed my friend.

[sawiola55]

@thegreatgarry

don't compare Michael to Yngwie...

[blessedhellride1]

fuckin LOVE cacophony

[g3rrar1]

i cant wait

[alexander371zxd]

(8:D

[AndySan]

I can't wait for this to come out!!!

[dr4lkiller]

buenisimo!!

[kiaranjay]

I pronounce 'Cacophony' quite a bit different to the way Marty pronounces it!

[YummyBananaFish]

@kiaranjay y'know it's an actual word... and he's saying it right!

[kiaranjay]

@YummyBananaFish I know it's a actual word, I mean that I pronounce it totally different to the way he does, probably cus I'm English haha!

[YummyBananaFish]

@kiaranjay Me too, high 5 bro!

[flavitoandresito2]

It's gone to be a great movie!!!

A great era of Metal!!!