I'm 18 and a neurology major in college and I'm going to specialize in possible motor neuron regeneration using stem cells. Altitudes is my all time favorite song, and I'm using it as inspiration to push myself to try to treat ALS and epilepsy. When I first heard altitudes, I was blown away. When I found out Jason was fully paralyzed from ALS, I nearly cried. I was so angry that a simple circuitry issue in the body rendered this mans gift useless and I wanted to do everything in my power to fix it. I will try Jason. I really will. I want to fix you. It might not be right now, but I want to make you play again.
God speed child seek the knowledge and wisdom you desire to unlock. I believe in you and I think you may be on to something. Thank you for your passion
"Didn't He Just, Ain't Heard Paul Play So Brilliantly in One Magical Swoop Like Dude, "Was On A Freaking Mission" ("May have been his Awe Inspiring * Over-powering Feel" 2Ward/of his "Approach to [The Solo] Out of Respect for Jason, Music is Really Funny like that LOl:P; ^^^Kr3gg -
0:00 / 2:45 Michael Lee Firkins 0:32 / 7:33 Steve Vai 1:03 Joe Bonamassa 1:34 Paul Gilbert 1:57 Ben Woods 2:06 / 6:50 Neal Schon 3:17 Mattias IA Eklundh 3:48 Marty Friedman 4:22 / 7:12 Greg Howe 4:52 Jeff Loomis 5:30 / 7:53 Richie Kotzen 6:07 Gus G. 6:29 Steve Hunter Thanks to all of you for this, you are amazing
@@nani1948 just saying, i don't hear Ben woods from 1:34-2:06 at all. 1:34 - 2:06 is clearly all Paul Gilbert unless Ben Woods is doing his best Paul Gilbert Impersonation. The tone doesn't even change. Ben Woods is a classical guitar player, it would make much more sense if his part was the one at 6:07, it sounds like him even too. But then where is Gus G's part?
@Edgar A. Aguilar dude literally what are you talking about lmao his perpetual burn alone took me years to learn and master, he is surely one of the most complex composers of neoclassical music, yngwie isnt anywhere near him, please dont speak about something that you dont know
@Edgar A. Aguilar i can see that, but saying that jason fails at trying is just outrageous, this dude was better at the age of 15 than any modern guitarist tm
Hey TOUGH GUY! Grown ups cry sometimes. Man it NEVER fails. If I want to find some real assholes, all I have to do is look through some youtube comments. Works every time.
Being tender hearted is not a sign of weakness nor being less than a man kinda thing. we love Jason, his accomplishments are truly inspiring. That moves people, everyone has there level of caring, some are moved to tears, I am sure they are happy tears...Jason IS an Icon and Legend, with a ton of heart and inspiration, if you are not moved to emotion, doesn't make you less than, but don't underrate those who have huge hearts and appreciate the hardships this awesome person has gone though. I am very happy for Jason and can't wait to get the music on 12/7! Rock on Jason!!
Pau Gilbert, Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, Marty Friedman, Greg Howe!!!!? ALL IN THE SAME SONG?!!! Am I in heaven? This is like the Avengers of guitar. Lol. I don't buy music often BUT THIS. I WILL BUY THIS.
Yeah And Before Marty There Was The "Ever Essential Effervescent Mattias Eklundh His Beautiful Deliverance Of Clean Enchanting Melodic Runs Up & Down The Fretboard Was "Flawless, Accompanied By/With Precision His Sweep Style Finger Tapping Technique is Phenomenal, Only One Comment On The Whole Thread Was Awarded The Dude, Everything is Marty On This Platform, However I Most Agree With Y'all; Marty is An Absolute Sensation to Say The Least, His Knowledge Of Every Note Power Chord Half Notes & Scales Known to Music is Impeccable, Marty's Solo's Command Super intelligence With Lightening Speed, Wit & Reflex is Beyond Compare a "True Legendary Gun-slinging Guitarist" [Glitch Free Events * Audio & Lighting Equipment Semi-trucks-delivered * Stage Construction & Rigging * World Certified Riggers * Stage-hands, Roadies, Tech's * V.I.P. Cars With Drivers & Runners * GFE Personnel [PBG] Security & Paramedics Teams * On-site Managers]
I'm dying of cancer and after years of loving this tune, I am always listening so if I do die, it's to this music by these, all my favourite guitar players of all time...I would die on the wings of genius and maybe,my next life won't be such a shit show. I'm hoping to stay high and never come back, only go on with all those we have lost. We reign really, those who take the living with us in our universal hearts and souls
The Marty Friendman's part is the best, not for the technique but for the heart that He puts in this piece! He fraternally love Jason, we can feel it !
Totally agree! Personaly im most impressed by Loomis' playing on this particular song but Marty Friedman's part is BEST. Marty's part is one of the most beautiful guitar solos i've ever heard. I am currently learning it, been playing guitar for 1 year soon!
One day I will tell my grandchildren confronting with any kind of obstacle in life about a man who inspired the whole world with just his eyes movement ...
Once upon a time, My life was blessed with the gift of music from Cacophony. Marty and Jason Becker did incredible things which I thought never existed before. My life changed when I first listened to Cacophony. I never thought 2 musician can be so good and unique. They both opened the door to endless possibilities. Then came the End of the beginning. Jason Becker lost his ability to play and perform. I have never heard anything like them before and I have fallen in love with Jason Becker and his endless possibilities as a musician. Jason Becker gave us hope and expectations. This is the greatest collaboration between all the musicians playing together to celebrate the gift of universal music by Jason Becker. I love you, Brother. You are the best \m/ Love from Bangladesh
Greg is a "Cool Old War Dog" among them "Guitar-Slingers, Very Tasty Axe Player" whom more than holds-up against anyone with itchy trigger note's finger's ^^^@Manboyy - [Mongrel Mob * Gisborne * New Zealand]
The comments section on this is perfect. Nobody comparing these players. No ‘this one is my favourite’. Just a huge appreciation for a great bunch of players all getting together for the fantastic Jason Becker. This is the Guitar community at its best. We should be grateful that Jason has brought this to us...and he should beyond be proud of this.
Nobody’s going to see this comment as “starting things”, it’s perfectly appropriate for the atmosphere here. This man is simply expressing his admiration for the appreciation that this stunning collection of Ubërtalent that is being shown by the community.
All of these solos are very touching, amazing. But I gotta pick Marty's as the one above all, the one thats true Cacophony. True nostalgia, into the heart with a straight injection.
Marty’s solo is unbelievably amazing as well. It gives me chills. So much emotion along with amazing phrasing/note choices. He’s one of a kind and one of my favorite players of all time.
I was trying so hard to keep the tears, but when I heard Friedman coming on... I couldn't handle all that emotion inside me... Long life for you, Becker.
You have to bee so so wery hard and stong, to be able to stand up and fight back, when ting is so sad and you think back when you was find, maybe you being whith a girl and they was fighting to have you, and you was so happy to be whit her. Then its wery isy to cry and feeling lonley, you start missing to be frech like a fish😃 I know, because i was braking my back, and was more dead then alive. I was having and bloodinfeksjon, it whent to loong intil they was seeing that it was broken in 2 playces. Because in the same time i was going in coma so they was putting me in a mackin, and intubeyted me. So i was in coma for ca 1month.when i waked up, i was paraliced. And iam now in a wheel chere. Its now goon ca5 years. But poore you! You where so whery yong. My wheery whery beest, and i love your mucik to, normann Amundsen Norway💞👍😊
Been a terrible day for me all around but then I got home and saw this pop up on my feed and immediately all my problems seemed insignificant. Thank you sir, for continuing to be an inspiration to us all and carrying on your with your work when others would've given up. Words can't express how much your music has impacted my life. Eternally grateful.
Donnie Darko Man, exactly the same experience here. Crappy day, but this made it better. I sincerely hope this man realizes how much power he holds. Even in his frail state, he continues to make the world a better place. This accomplishment will never be forgotten.
Thank you so much for everything Jason and all contributed to this wonderful album. When I was in college for the first time I was introduced to his artwork when I was in Turkey, he inspired me and affected my musical understanding in so many levels. When I heard he has ALS disease I was extremely upset and thought how such unfortunate thing can happen to a musical virtuoso like him...years passed I am in Usa now and when a friend tweeted Jason has a new album I thought he recovered somehow or it is the old news...immediately double checked to find out it was today’s date. I listened Valley of Fire immediately at youtube in tears of joy and happiness. Looks like he has done all this work with the help of other virtuoso friends. He lost his ability to walk move and even breathing, and His i think father developed a device to use his eyes to communicate with others, compose music and organize everything. When he was diagnosed with ALS doctors told them he has maybe only 5 years of life left, and this was 29 years ago according to the article, so that means with the help of music he never gave up no matter what doctors said. I have so much respect for you Jason. God bless you and hope you continue your amazing work. I love you brother, thank you so much!
imo.... Greg Howe's solo and Marty Friedman's are the ones that really stand out. Greg with his smooth arpeggios and runs and Marty with his half step bends and gnarly tone.... Vai at the end was good. The rest seemed just okay. Not to bash them but I just thought Greg killed it and Marty's was so Marty. That tone and his unusual approach just makes it more unique. They make it go somewhere instead of spinning wheels in place.
Brought tears to my eyes as a long time Becker fan. Amazing playing by everyone. I was lucky enough to see Cacophony back in around 1988. Both Marty and Jason talked with us a bit after. They'd both just put out their solo albums. I also saw them (just Jason and Marty) play at the NAMM show I think the year earlier. Love you Jason!
@@aylbdrmadison1051 we drove up from San Diego and saw them at the Whisky a go go. It was great. Pete the singer came to our hotel and hung out with us after the show. We were just kids basically it was surreal and pretty awesome!
Simply beautiful. The world has been waiting for this, and worth the wait. So happy for you Jason and look forward to your return to our show to discuss the new album at length. So happy for you!
JASON IS A LIGHT IN THIS WORLD. 🙏 I'm honored that Jason was too humble to send Steve (Vai) the first 4 demos for this album; he didn't want to be presumptuous, and with his permission I emailed them to our beloved friend. A perfect circle: Steve got me in touch with Jason when I became completely disabled with incurable spinal diseases-- and Jason (aka "Gabby") has saved me more times than I can count. Literally. With his sense of humor, his humanity, and of course, his of music, which I had known since Cacophony. He (and Serrana) have gotten me through impossible days with my spinal diseases. May everyone everywhere, let every note Jason has written (and his indelible guitar playing is on this album! )...seep into every cell of their bodies: Jason's music is life. Rejuvenation. Jason is the funniest man I know. His music is prodigious. His love of life unsurpassed. When I first heard this finished piece I thought, well there you go, Jason... there's not ONE PLAYER amongst these 13 who haven't been inspired by your genius prodigious playing, bro. To me, this piece fully represents in music your insatiable love of life, music, and will power... plus the theme is powerful and moves forward. A genius way to end the album; no end. An eternal string of compositions flowing through you... there will be more, always. I know this is long... but there's a reason Jason's still here; there's a reason he figured out a way to get the music in his head into the computer and recorded and produced to his standards: he's kicking ass with his timeless compositions, to be sure, but more than that-- he's showing us the power we all have within. I KNOW this to be fact. I couldn't make it another day in the hospital 2 years ago and he sent me four computer demos from this album and I'm telling you: his music is life. The lyrics to HOLD ON, which my mom read to me as I was clinging to the bed, praying for strength that was diminished within: those lyrics made me cry tears of surrender and then joy. This piece... Jason... this piece is YOUR guitar playing on fire, YOUR trademark style incorporated into all of their 13 unique styles! I LOVE YOU, GABBY. THANK YOU FOR BEING A TRUE BROTHER AND SPIRITUAL WARRIOR. YOU AND YOUR MUSIC ARE A LIGHT IN THIS WORLD, A LIGHT WE DESPERATELY NEED. A LIGHT THAT WILL BURN FOREVER. If Jason's music has touched your life and changed your life the way it's changed mine, please write him a letter on FB or to his PO Box and let him know. Thank you. I love ya, Gabs. YOU ARE THE MOST HANDSOME MAN IN THE WORLD! But more than that, you're a bonafide prodigy who's music will be cherished and studied for centuries to come. Thank you for working so hard to make this album a reality. You kicked my ass!! 😉🙏🤘 🎸 🎶💜🎶🎸 ~ Donna Lynn Brophy aka "P.A." 😉
Only with a compilation like this will you find no "This guitarist is better" or "damn this guitarist nailed it" debates in the comments. Its all just 100% genuine love for the song, and inspiration.
love Jason! my old brother is listening to your songs from the stars! he was a big fan like me and we were listen to your vinyl disc long time ago!! keep on rockin' !!!
I'm a guitar hack, always have been. Having a couple of strokes and losing some ability to recall/memorize hasn't helped. But I love playing more the older I get. To see the outpouring of love by these monumental figures in rock guitar makes a person feel good about the world. Jason must be one helluva person. Congratulations on persevering and on developing such incredible relationships. Best of luck to you Jason. I'm really looking forward to buying this album!
Just love your comment Rick, keep on playing friend. Doesn't matter what you "can't do" anymore, you were, are, and always will be a part of the player family, our family. As is Jason.
I'm in tears, God bless you Jason along with every one who contributed to this. Some of my absolute favourite and inspiring players appeared in this song. What a beautiful collaboration.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. This has some amazing guitar playing on it but really the song is rather repetitive with very few interesting underlying rhythmic changes. It's more of a jam track.
Thank you Jason, you are inspiration for many many guitar players around the world. You are the main reason i havent quit practicing. Never give up. Thanks Jason Becker!!!!!!!!
Jason's music is what made me go back to playing the guitar after a very long break. And the funny thing is, I learned about him by pure accident. Never give up... anymore :)
just ordered 2 copies on vinyl...(already commented on how amazing this is below) it would be amazing to see Jason chart on record sales for this...lets make it happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Imagine a number 1 album. Love you Jason. thank you.
Dear Jason...thanks for everything! Thanks for your strength and love for life, thanks to show to us that happiness, joy and how powerful is the wish to life, to keep fighting everyday for what we love! We love you man! You safe so much lives with your music and your inspiration! Here...from Brazil I feel loved for your music, for your dedication and inspiration. Thanks...wish I meet you some day, here or in a past Life Love you man
Grab a shred friend who hasn't yet heard this (blasphemy I know) and play this for them with the audible only and ask them to nod their head when they hear Marty Friedman. Call it a hunch, but my guess is they'll nail it after the first bend. That's how identifiable the shred samurai is. What a master of the fretboard.
And also his vibrato technique is like very few other guitarists, although I figured it out. Its very similar to a violin vibrato the way Marty rocks the strings back and forth on the fretboard but with a lot of power in his hands as well for the speed of it
3 people were so thrilled by a huge wave of emotions that they misclicked the "like" button. What a song, what a team! Thank you, Jason and everyone who played, for being so inspiring.
Τhat must be my favourite part as well. It takes you to a trip thats just beyond belief..Its 5 seconds and to me its like watching all my life passing by :) Marty has always done that in his music, but this part has an even more significant part in my heart because of Jason.
Man everytime I feel bad about myself and my life I just remember that there's a man with ALS that's composing songs and producing albums. Jason is truly one of my biggest inspirations in life. Thank you for your music and your strength.
Heavy Gauge yea I mean the best guitarist cant even touch a guitar and is in a wheelchair... I cant ever complain.... this guys happy and hus dick dont work, 13 of earths best guitar gods drop everything to play his music, cuz hes that good... I dont even have friends... kill me if im in a wheelchair...
Always felt like Loomis channels this inner jason becker on a lot of his solo's and in his phrasing Him and Marty were certainly the two artists that HAD to be on this
God bless EVH, he Gave that person a memorable experience of meeting one of the greatest guitarist ever, as well as made a friend. I feel famous people are Blessed with their talent-- what Eddie did was give of himself to someone who couldn't give back. That is/ those are characteristics rarely found in the Rich and Famous.
I stopped being a fan of shred guitar a long time ago, but man oh man was this good. It's not even about how technical it is or whatever; you can tell they were very excited and happy to contribute to this work and it's all over their playing. Truly inspiring stuff.
I was studying, suddenly Paul just started playing his part note by note in my head and won't stop! (a new experience in my musical journey) Now here I'm, can't help repeating Marty and Howe's playing! Hail JASON!!!!!!!!!! 🙏♥
I’ve known Jason and Marty since the 80’s they use to rehearse in my detail shop where I had a rehearsal studio. It was incredible to hear them play guitars with remarkable precision from my space next door! They had a special ability to play guitar in unison with great precision!
I'm 18 and a neurology major in college and I'm going to specialize in possible motor neuron regeneration using stem cells. Altitudes is my all time favorite song, and I'm using it as inspiration to push myself to try to treat ALS and epilepsy. When I first heard altitudes, I was blown away. When I found out Jason was fully paralyzed from ALS, I nearly cried. I was so angry that a simple circuitry issue in the body rendered this mans gift useless and I wanted to do everything in my power to fix it. I will try Jason. I really will. I want to fix you. It might not be right now, but I want to make you play again.
You give hope to the world. Thanks.
Power on, ma brutha!
God speed child seek the knowledge and wisdom you desire to unlock. I believe in you and I think you may be on to something. Thank you for your passion
March on soldier of hope!
Gooo Man. Make Jason dancing again ... Please.... !!!!
Thank you for this. Damn
Damn man you are the best youtuber guitarist
❤❤❤
Glad to see you here my guy !
im everywhere
Hope you reply to us mortals like this when you hit millions of subs.
Paul Gilbert has done a very Beckerish solo there! Sounds spot on to me.
some of those note sound like they came straight off perpetual burn
ah @@krusher74 yeah it sounds like altittudes
"Didn't He Just, Ain't Heard Paul Play So Brilliantly in One Magical Swoop Like Dude, "Was On A Freaking Mission" ("May have been his Awe Inspiring * Over-powering Feel" 2Ward/of his "Approach to [The Solo] Out of Respect for Jason, Music is Really Funny like that LOl:P; ^^^Kr3gg -
I love this man!! What ever he plays cut me deep!
@@RockShowsVynils Absolutely. Paul knew what's what, he knew exactly. Perpetual Burn all the way. All of you should listen to Perpetual Burn.
If i could tell you how much this means to me, this year my dad died from ALS and my guitar hero release s new album, my eyes are full of tears
Strength to you brother
He's a symbol of human strengh, the will to keep on going no matter what
And that is the perfect example for you to follow in such times
God bless you and your fam bro
God Bless you and your family my friend.
dzohusafetw God bless bro 👍👌🎸
0:00 / 2:45 Michael Lee Firkins
0:32 / 7:33 Steve Vai
1:03 Joe Bonamassa
1:34 Paul Gilbert
1:57 Ben Woods
2:06 / 6:50 Neal Schon
3:17 Mattias IA Eklundh
3:48 Marty Friedman
4:22 / 7:12 Greg Howe
4:52 Jeff Loomis
5:30 / 7:53 Richie Kotzen
6:07 Gus G.
6:29 Steve Hunter
Thanks to all of you for this, you are amazing
Thanks for putting this together, you can tell how great of players they are by the ability to distinguish them just from the sound of their playing
Carles Castaño Cid 2:46 sounds like gilmour..cmiiw
1:34 Paul Gilbert and Ben Woods
@2:45 Michael Lee Firkins
@@nani1948 just saying, i don't hear Ben woods from 1:34-2:06 at all. 1:34 - 2:06 is clearly all Paul Gilbert unless Ben Woods is doing his best Paul Gilbert Impersonation. The tone doesn't even change. Ben Woods is a classical guitar player, it would make much more sense if his part was the one at 6:07, it sounds like him even too. But then where is Gus G's part?
This song makes me want to cry every time. Especially Marty Friedman's part.
Mf y becker the best.
@@enemy.within True 👍
He's the one who's understand better Becker's music idea and brothers for ever
I have the same feeling
@@omarhernandez3230 agreed.
Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Jason Becker will never die. They simply became music.
Hasan Ur Rahman yup
@Edgar A. Aguilar jason becker is the best neo classical guitarist and composer, he is miles ahead of yngwie and far better than anyone nowadays
@Edgar A. Aguilar i think it's safe to say he is the best guitarist overall to have ever lived
@Edgar A. Aguilar dude literally what are you talking about lmao his perpetual burn alone took me years to learn and master, he is surely one of the most complex composers of neoclassical music, yngwie isnt anywhere near him, please dont speak about something that you dont know
@Edgar A. Aguilar i can see that, but saying that jason fails at trying is just outrageous, this dude was better at the age of 15 than any modern guitarist tm
"I'm not going to cry, I'm not going to cry, I'm not going to cry, I'm not going to cry..."
**CRYES A LOT**
It happened to me as well.
Grow up mate !!!!
Hey TOUGH GUY! Grown ups cry sometimes. Man it NEVER fails. If I want to find some real assholes, all I have to do is look through some youtube comments. Works every time.
Being tender hearted is not a sign of weakness nor being less than a man kinda thing. we love Jason, his accomplishments are truly inspiring. That moves people, everyone has there level of caring, some are moved to tears, I am sure they are happy tears...Jason IS an Icon and Legend, with a ton of heart and inspiration, if you are not moved to emotion, doesn't make you less than, but don't underrate those who have huge hearts and appreciate the hardships this awesome person has gone though. I am very happy for Jason and can't wait to get the music on 12/7! Rock on Jason!!
Cried @ the Gift, of This All. Blessings of Light & Displaced Electrons.
4:53 Jeff Loomis definitely nailed it.
The sound, the technique, the touch.
All of that are very very good solo👍🏻
100%
Marty nails it even more. His solo has the most soul, most emotion. Which is understandable, he is Jason's brother.
Marty > Loomis
@@norpriest521 who gives a shit, moron. Both are great so do not even compare! By the way Loomis > your Mom
Never clicked on a video so fast. Can't wait to listen to this album. The dude wrote the entire thing out by blinking his eyes! That's dedication :)
holy is his endeavor!
I know. I've seen his documentary "Not Dead Yet" ...incredible documentary and story. A must watch for any guitar music fan.
Didn't expect to see you here but hey, mabuhay ka!
Jason Becker is still an amazing musician despite having that terrible disease ALS.
Mabuhay!
David DiMuzio he love life brother
Pau Gilbert, Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, Marty Friedman, Greg Howe!!!!?
ALL IN THE SAME SONG?!!!
Am I in heaven?
This is like the Avengers of guitar. Lol.
I don't buy music often BUT THIS.
I WILL BUY THIS.
Broderick?
Is Michael Lee Ferkins no Broderick
Broderick would have been nice, but....sorry.
@@Ogscottyp he edited his comment, lol.
Add John petrucci and I will be in heaven to🤘
Friedman's note selection was absolutely perfect and really brings you back to those Cacophony days without feeling the need to go off. Truly amazing!
Yeah And Before Marty There Was The "Ever Essential Effervescent Mattias Eklundh His Beautiful Deliverance Of Clean Enchanting Melodic Runs Up & Down The Fretboard Was "Flawless, Accompanied By/With Precision His Sweep Style Finger Tapping Technique is Phenomenal, Only One Comment On The Whole Thread Was Awarded The Dude, Everything is Marty On This Platform, However I Most Agree With Y'all; Marty is An Absolute Sensation to Say The Least, His Knowledge Of Every Note Power Chord Half Notes & Scales Known to Music is Impeccable, Marty's Solo's Command Super intelligence With Lightening Speed, Wit & Reflex is Beyond Compare a "True Legendary Gun-slinging Guitarist"
[Glitch Free Events * Audio & Lighting Equipment Semi-trucks-delivered * Stage Construction & Rigging * World Certified Riggers * Stage-hands, Roadies, Tech's * V.I.P. Cars With Drivers & Runners * GFE Personnel [PBG] Security & Paramedics Teams * On-site Managers]
Agreed. Also, cool pun bro
It's actually all composed by Jason himself
@@Zuracooking the solos were done by the individual artists
@@jjsameer89 i mean yeah, obviously they improvised, but the raw composition is done by Jason. Every one of them played in a Beckerish way
the amount of feelings that Marty Friedman puts in his Solo part sounds like a beautifully encrypted message dedicated to Jason becker
Definitely. Incredible touch.
Yes, that's how I feel too
They are brothers after all.
it was the closest to Jason, I could feel his message
Agreed
3:48 man, so much emotion
I'm dying of cancer and after years of loving this tune, I am always listening so if I do die, it's to this music by these, all my favourite guitar players of all time...I would die on the wings of genius and maybe,my next life won't be such a shit show.
I'm hoping to stay high and never come back, only go on with all those we have lost.
We reign really, those who take the living with us in our universal hearts and souls
Have a go at autophagy.
Jesus...I'm really really sorry for you mate, for me is one of most sad song.God bless you
Full credit for your honesty, go to confession my friend and heal your soul. God is great! And the love for our music stays with us 🙏👍
Are you still with us sir?
Nisargadatta
Marty Friedman, omfg. As soon as I started seeing the guests I knew Marty would be in there. And was the best, no one understands Jason like him
When Marty's part came on, Ninja's started cutting onions.
totally, stupid ninjas :'(
Sound so Cacophony
Ninjas started cutting Steven Seagal!
When it came to his and i said "daaaamn"
right!
The Marty Friendman's part is the best, not for the technique but for the heart that He puts in this piece! He fraternally love Jason, we can feel it !
You can hear Jason in Marty's playing and vice versa. They inspired one another. Awesome!
@@ShredHeads I agree. You can tell Marty is playing with his heart, paying tribute to his bro. Bros forever.
Agree
@@ShredHeads I get goose bumps earing the MF's part!!!
Totally agree! Personaly im most impressed by Loomis' playing on this particular song but Marty Friedman's part is BEST. Marty's part is one of the most beautiful guitar solos i've ever heard. I am currently learning it, been playing guitar for 1 year soon!
One day I will tell my grandchildren confronting with any kind of obstacle in life about a man who inspired the whole world with just his eyes movement ...
Bashar Hanouneh with his eye movement and his musically briliant brain
he couldn't pick up a guitar now, but with only his eyes he summoned the most elite group of guitar players around to play in his song.. legendary
After that you can explain to your grandchildren that username
9 minutes never went by so fast.....Thanks!
it really felt like 90 seconds to me, no joke. It's amazing.
Ikr
I think so, too!
How's Batman btw?
@@Seraphial Haha get that alot.
Man that Greg Howe part starting at 4:22 is an absolute masterpiece.
Yea man he put a lot of spice in that solo, so much of it I couldn't read what he said smh.
3:48 ladies and gentlemen - Mr. Marty Friedman with his unique style - pure beauty ..!
Impossible to hear his solo and read his words without cry...
That part reminds me of the good Cacophony days
The best
Once upon a time, My life was blessed with the gift of music from Cacophony. Marty and Jason Becker did incredible things which I thought never existed before. My life changed when I first listened to Cacophony. I never thought 2 musician can be so good and unique. They both opened the door to endless possibilities. Then came the End of the beginning. Jason Becker lost his ability to play and perform. I have never heard anything like them before and I have fallen in love with Jason Becker and his endless possibilities as a musician. Jason Becker gave us hope and expectations. This is the greatest collaboration between all the musicians playing together to celebrate the gift of universal music by Jason Becker. I love you, Brother. You are the best \m/ Love from Bangladesh
Damn, some deep shit bro. I damn near soiled myself when I heard his leads on Savage.
Beautifully articulated!
You are a living legend yourself kamal Bhai, Its so wonderful to stumble upon your comment here :)
Very well said! We love you Jason!
The Greg Howe solo is a shot to my heart, man, absolutely phenomenal.
Greg is a "Cool Old War Dog" among them "Guitar-Slingers, Very Tasty Axe Player" whom more than holds-up against anyone with itchy trigger note's finger's ^^^@Manboyy -
[Mongrel Mob * Gisborne * New Zealand]
@CAMILO ANDRES PULIDO DAZA .. Erm Believed What?
Agree
one of, if not the best player in this group. imo
Yes . Awesome solo.
The best 9 minutes I spent on TH-cam EVER
Khaled Jamal same
It almost an hour, i played it again.. n again
No way!!! I think I’m gonna cry.
Yo también
I am.
I did.
me too
Me too!
4:00 I hear some Cacophony vibes in some of those notes being played. Marty and Jason will always go down as the best duo to ever exist!
Thank you Jason.
The comments section on this is perfect. Nobody comparing these players. No ‘this one is my favourite’. Just a huge appreciation for a great bunch of players all getting together for the fantastic Jason Becker. This is the Guitar community at its best. We should be grateful that Jason has brought this to us...and he should beyond be proud of this.
K Manitou what? I wasn’t starting anything. I was making a comment praising the face nobody had.
isn't that who Jason always was though?
he was less about ego and more about art... I think that's what made him stick with me
Nobody’s going to see this comment as “starting things”, it’s perfectly appropriate for the atmosphere here. This man is simply expressing his admiration for the appreciation that this stunning collection of Ubërtalent that is being shown by the community.
@@gordonparrishguitar413 You read him wrong, he wasn't saying that's what you were doing, he was saying that's a lesson that can be learned.
All the solos are great. I personally was taken by Greg Howe as I was not expecting to.
Paul Gilbert’s solo is just outstanding
All of these solos are very touching, amazing. But I gotta pick Marty's as the one above all, the one thats true Cacophony. True nostalgia, into the heart with a straight injection.
Marty’s solo is unbelievably amazing as well. It gives me chills. So much emotion along with amazing phrasing/note choices. He’s one of a kind and one of my favorite players of all time.
Marty Friedman's quote almost made me cry, goddamn. This is truly one of the best tracks I've ever heard.
Alex Baillie it’s a beautiful thing brother ✊🏼
I was trying so hard to keep the tears, but when I heard Friedman coming on... I couldn't handle all that emotion inside me... Long life for you, Becker.
True
The combo Mathias Marty is spectacular
When Marty appears...God he is just a God.
This immediately made the world a better place. We are always with you Jason.
good way to put it
I'll show some love to Steve Hunter for that tasty blues solo, he's criminally underrated
Beyond Epic. Thank you for existing Jason.
Absolutely great stuff from everyone involved.
a cover would be epic gus!
@@sdiabr6792 how would you even go about trying to cover this ?
@@welshemo123 well you don't know what this man is capable of...
Checkout his "altitudes" and "born" cover...
@@welshemo123 Check out Miles of Machines! I think Gus' version is better than Jeff Loomis himself!
ali drake correct me if im wrong but this dude gus is in the video right? so it wouldnt be a cover kinda cuz he was in the song right??
I can't stop myself this made me emotional at Marty's solo
You have to bee so so wery hard and stong, to be able to stand up and fight back, when ting is so sad and you think back when you was find, maybe you being whith a girl and they was fighting to have you, and you was so happy to be whit her.
Then its wery isy to cry
and feeling lonley, you start missing to be frech like a fish😃
I know, because i was braking my back, and was more dead then alive. I was having and bloodinfeksjon, it whent to loong intil they was seeing that it was broken in 2 playces.
Because in the same time i was going in coma so they was putting me in a mackin, and intubeyted me. So i was in coma for ca 1month.when i waked up, i was paraliced.
And iam now in a wheel chere. Its now goon ca5 years.
But poore you! You where so whery yong. My wheery whery beest, and i love your mucik to, normann Amundsen
Norway💞👍😊
Jason Becker is such an inspiration, not just as a guitarist but also as a human being.
Been a terrible day for me all around but then I got home and saw this pop up on my feed and immediately all my problems seemed insignificant. Thank you sir, for continuing to be an inspiration to us all and carrying on your with your work when others would've given up. Words can't express how much your music has impacted my life. Eternally grateful.
Donnie Darko
Man, exactly the same experience here. Crappy day, but this made it better. I sincerely hope this man realizes how much power he holds. Even in his frail state, he continues to make the world a better place. This accomplishment will never be forgotten.
Thank you so much for everything Jason and all contributed to this wonderful album. When I was in college for the first time I was introduced to his artwork when I was in Turkey, he inspired me and affected my musical understanding in so many levels. When I heard he has ALS disease I was extremely upset and thought how such unfortunate thing can happen to a musical virtuoso like him...years passed I am in Usa now and when a friend tweeted Jason has a new album I thought he recovered somehow or it is the old news...immediately double checked to find out it was today’s date. I listened Valley of Fire immediately at youtube in tears of joy and happiness. Looks like he has done all this work with the help of other virtuoso friends. He lost his ability to walk move and even breathing, and His i think father developed a device to use his eyes to communicate with others, compose music and organize everything. When he was diagnosed with ALS doctors told them he has maybe only 5 years of life left, and this was 29 years ago according to the article, so that means with the help of music he never gave up no matter what doctors said. I have so much respect for you Jason. God bless you and hope you continue your amazing work. I love you brother, thank you so much!
imo.... Greg Howe's solo and Marty Friedman's are the ones that really stand out. Greg with his smooth arpeggios and runs and Marty with his half step bends and gnarly tone.... Vai at the end was good. The rest seemed just okay. Not to bash them but I just thought Greg killed it and Marty's was so Marty. That tone and his unusual approach just makes it more unique. They make it go somewhere instead of spinning wheels in place.
Brought tears to my eyes as a long time Becker fan. Amazing playing by everyone. I was lucky enough to see Cacophony back in around 1988. Both Marty and Jason talked with us a bit after. They'd both just put out their solo albums. I also saw them (just Jason and Marty) play at the NAMM show I think the year earlier. Love you Jason!
When you read Marty's...yes
@ Richard Friend : Then we are both blessed, I also got to see them that year. ^-^
@@aylbdrmadison1051 we drove up from San Diego and saw them at the Whisky a go go. It was great. Pete the singer came to our hotel and hung out with us after the show. We were just kids basically it was surreal and pretty awesome!
How lucky you are !!!
Simply beautiful. The world has been waiting for this, and worth the wait. So happy for you Jason and look forward to your return to our show to discuss the new album at length. So happy for you!
“Infinity war is the most ambitious crossover of all time”
The greatest guitarists ever: Hold our beers
America the Beautiful Sorry, I said it first. Scroll down.
@@williamreiner1629 Wow... When the TH-cam comments become a competition. Just wow...
@@InuranusBrokoff lol
Nice pfp
@@lukeabrahamsen-collins808 hi again
JASON IS A LIGHT IN THIS WORLD. 🙏
I'm honored that Jason was too humble to send Steve (Vai) the first 4 demos for this album; he didn't want to be presumptuous, and with his permission I emailed them to our beloved friend. A perfect circle: Steve got me in touch with Jason when I became completely disabled with incurable spinal diseases-- and Jason (aka "Gabby") has saved me more times than I can count. Literally. With his sense of humor, his humanity, and of course, his of music, which I had known since Cacophony. He (and Serrana) have gotten me through impossible days with my spinal diseases. May everyone everywhere, let every note Jason has written (and his indelible guitar playing is on this album! )...seep into every cell of their bodies: Jason's music is life. Rejuvenation. Jason is the funniest man I know. His music is prodigious. His love of life unsurpassed.
When I first heard this finished piece I thought, well there you go, Jason... there's not ONE PLAYER amongst these 13 who haven't been inspired by your genius prodigious playing, bro.
To me, this piece fully represents in music your insatiable love of life, music, and will power... plus the theme is powerful and moves forward. A genius way to end the album; no end. An eternal string of compositions flowing through you... there will be more, always.
I know this is long... but there's a reason Jason's still here; there's a reason he figured out a way to get the music in his head into the computer and recorded and produced to his standards: he's kicking ass with his timeless compositions, to be sure, but more than that-- he's showing us the power we all have within. I KNOW this to be fact. I couldn't make it another day in the hospital 2 years ago and he sent me four computer demos from this album and I'm telling you: his music is life. The lyrics to HOLD ON, which my mom read to me as I was clinging to the bed, praying for strength that was diminished within: those lyrics made me cry tears of surrender and then joy.
This piece... Jason... this piece is YOUR guitar playing on fire, YOUR trademark style incorporated into all of their 13 unique styles!
I LOVE YOU, GABBY.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A TRUE BROTHER AND SPIRITUAL WARRIOR.
YOU AND YOUR MUSIC ARE A LIGHT IN THIS WORLD, A LIGHT WE DESPERATELY NEED. A LIGHT THAT WILL BURN FOREVER.
If Jason's music has touched your life and changed your life the way it's changed mine, please write him a letter on FB or to his PO Box and let him know. Thank you.
I love ya, Gabs.
YOU ARE THE MOST HANDSOME MAN IN THE WORLD! But more than that, you're a bonafide prodigy who's music will be cherished and studied for centuries to come.
Thank you for working so hard to make this album a reality.
You kicked my ass!!
😉🙏🤘
🎸 🎶💜🎶🎸
~ Donna Lynn Brophy
aka "P.A." 😉
How very beautiful ...! I couldn´t agree more. All the best!
0:06 seconds in and i already have chills, Jason Becker ladies and gentlemen....
Marty's part is so full of emotion, to his brother Jason Becker
It was a wonderful nine minutes. Amazing! Congratulations Jason!
9min has never passed by so fast... Replay \m/
Good to see you here
amazing track! Friedman's take was EPIC!
Agreed, that one stood out to me the most too. Just pure emotion poured in one solo.
I find the most emotional part to be from 03:59 - 04:06. To me, Marty's licks are saying, "If I could, you know that I would help you" to Jason
The Firkins/Mattias/Marty parts are beyond belief...And at 3:59 (Marty's solo) time stops....I mean WHAT A CHOICE OF NOTES!!!!!!
Same feeling. Greg also did a great transition after those 3 epics.
All of this video is so emotional... goosebumps to see Marty and Jason playing together again... thanks for this, Jason's team.
Thank you for existing master!
Goosebumps start when Marty starts.Sorry to all of my heroes in this song, but Marty and Jason...that's just a perfect chemistry.
Welcome back Jason!
True words!
Jeff Loomis captured a piece of Jason's soul in that solo.
I think Marty did that too
When Marty Friedman's part came, my eyes automatically closed and it got me a little bit teary eyed. The whole song is just... beautiful. That's it.
Dude paul gilberts part is so jason becker sounding. Amazing
Well of course it's gonna sound like Jason's playing, their his notes, he wrote the music, that's what makes it so special.
Gilbert is left out of too many discussions of "The best shredder ever.." conversations. He's one of the best, if the THE
Only with a compilation like this will you find no "This guitarist is better" or "damn this guitarist nailed it" debates in the comments. Its all just 100% genuine love for the song, and inspiration.
Well said!
Thanks to all the musicians involved in this .
love Jason! my old brother is listening to your songs from the stars! he was a big fan like me and we were listen to your vinyl disc long time ago!! keep on rockin' !!!
Damn... that bluesy solo of Steve Hunter... what a little piece of masterwork
We love you Jason keep up the spirit , from Syria with love
syria ? u mean turkey
Moved by Marty's solo the most. Great song... Thanks Jason!
A backing track would be amazing, let your fan's celebrate & collabrate with you
Chris Browder Yes please!
man it's a great idea pretty sure all guitarist from all over the world will be proud to do a such thing
Agreed
Yep backing track should be released for us😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Yes please ..
Mattias' solo is mind-blowing...
I'm a guitar hack, always have been. Having a couple of strokes and losing some ability to recall/memorize hasn't helped. But I love playing more the older I get. To see the outpouring of love by these monumental figures in rock guitar makes a person feel good about the world. Jason must be one helluva person.
Congratulations on persevering and on developing such incredible relationships. Best of luck to you Jason.
I'm really looking forward to buying this album!
Jason becker doesnt curse or drugs shows it happens to the best of us
Keep on picking, I am 53 and I find having hobbies that you enjoy kinda helps keep your sanity.
@@rbagel55 Yeah, we have to stay busy and continue to pursue growth or what are we?!
👍👍👍
Just love your comment Rick, keep on playing friend. Doesn't matter what you "can't do" anymore, you were, are, and always will be a part of the player family, our family. As is Jason.
I'm in tears, God bless you Jason along with every one who contributed to this. Some of my absolute favourite and inspiring players appeared in this song. What a beautiful collaboration.
the raw emotion of Steve's solo at the beginning...
Who the hell has disliked this? Who can dislike this? Oh man.
Some folks just ain't right. It's very sad
Probably the same people who compare Yngwie with Gilmour
Only idiots
@Pa Tero hahaha
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. This has some amazing guitar playing on it but really the song is rather repetitive with very few interesting underlying rhythmic changes. It's more of a jam track.
Thank you Jason, you are inspiration for many many guitar players around the world. You are the main reason i havent quit practicing. Never give up. Thanks Jason Becker!!!!!!!!
Jason's music is what made me go back to playing the guitar after a very long break. And the funny thing is, I learned about him by pure accident. Never give up... anymore :)
6:50❤️ amazing my favorite part
just ordered 2 copies on vinyl...(already commented on how amazing this is below) it would be amazing to see Jason chart on record sales for this...lets make it happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Imagine a number 1 album. Love you Jason. thank you.
Dear Jason...thanks for everything! Thanks for your strength and love for life, thanks to show to us that happiness, joy and how powerful is the wish to life, to keep fighting everyday for what we love! We love you man! You safe so much lives with your music and your inspiration! Here...from Brazil I feel loved for your music, for your dedication and inspiration. Thanks...wish I meet you some day, here or in a past Life
Love you man
I cri
Grab a shred friend who hasn't yet heard this (blasphemy I know) and play this for them with the audible only and ask them to nod their head when they hear Marty Friedman. Call it a hunch, but my guess is they'll nail it after the first bend. That's how identifiable the shred samurai is. What a master of the fretboard.
And also his vibrato technique is like very few other guitarists, although I figured it out. Its very similar to a violin vibrato the way Marty rocks the strings back and forth on the fretboard but with a lot of power in his hands as well for the speed of it
3 people were so thrilled by a huge wave of emotions that they misclicked the "like" button.
What a song, what a team! Thank you, Jason and everyone who played, for being so inspiring.
R. Ramos now its got 16 douchbags thumbs down? Wow some people really do need die...
Maybe they didn't like the actual video, I think it could be better.
3:59 Holy Jesus, I love that part.
Marty Friedman & Becker
Τhat must be my favourite part as well. It takes you to a trip thats just beyond belief..Its 5 seconds and to me its like watching all my life passing by :) Marty has always done that in his music, but this part has an even more significant part in my heart because of Jason.
Year after year. Mr. Becker. The best that never was. Despite everything we still get this magical pieces. What a musician.
Man everytime I feel bad about myself and my life I just remember that there's a man with ALS that's composing songs and producing albums. Jason is truly one of my biggest inspirations in life. Thank you for your music and your strength.
Heavy Gauge yea I mean the best guitarist cant even touch a guitar and is in a wheelchair... I cant ever complain.... this guys happy and hus dick dont work, 13 of earths best guitar gods drop everything to play his music, cuz hes that good... I dont even have friends... kill me if im in a wheelchair...
great words for inspiration sir
*Impressive beyond words...thanks for this gift from our immortal hero to all of us. ♥*
This is really a masterpiece.
For sure!
For sure!
3:48 Marty Friedman
1:34 Paul Gilbert
3:48 Gash!! Marty friedman played from heart for his mate..so proud of you Jason
Outstanding solo from shredder master 👏
Those two guys, and Jason are the holy trinity of guitarrist players!!! i could hear only their music for a eternity!.
our lord has returned! you're the man Jason!:)
I lost my husband of 38 years, and he'd have loved this. Hope you're enjoying from Heaven love! 💞🙏🏻
Ree McLaughlin sorry to hear that dear but remember hes allways looking and protecting you from a place were there's ✌.
Gotta love Loomis, great rhythm, shredder and melodic player. Steve vai never disappoints.
playing it over and over again
2:45 Michael Lee Firkins knows how to write a mean guitar that is so beautiful
Always felt like Loomis channels this inner jason becker on a lot of his solo's and in his phrasing
Him and Marty were certainly the two artists that HAD to be on this
Yeah it definately sounds like Jeff was doing his best Becker
@@2204JCM Jeff Loomis has an uncanny ability to channel Jason! He is such a brilliant player.
This is one of the best and most emotional pieces I've heard! Can't wait for the album! You are my hero Jason!
what an honor for a guitarist to be in this album
Jason es una inspiración no solo musical, sino de la vida misma. Larga vida a Jason!
1:34 Paul is awesome.. 2:06 Neal is crazy... 3:16 Mattias is Genius...
God bless EVH, he Gave that person a memorable experience of meeting one of the greatest guitarist ever, as well as made a friend. I feel famous people are Blessed with their talent-- what Eddie did was give of himself to someone who couldn't give back. That is/ those are characteristics rarely found in the Rich and Famous.
Both are legendary, both have tremendous respect for each other's talents and music, both gave back to the world way more than they took.
I stopped being a fan of shred guitar a long time ago, but man oh man was this good. It's not even about how technical it is or whatever; you can tell they were very excited and happy to contribute to this work and it's all over their playing. Truly inspiring stuff.
Beyond epic. We are forever with you Jason.
I was studying, suddenly Paul just started playing his part note by note in my head and won't stop! (a new experience in my musical journey) Now here I'm, can't help repeating Marty and Howe's playing! Hail JASON!!!!!!!!!! 🙏♥
Now we all have a great record to buy!
i didnt notice that my tears began to fall.. long live jason becker.. long live my guitar heroes..
I’ve known Jason and Marty since the 80’s they use to rehearse in my detail shop where I had a rehearsal studio. It was incredible to hear them play guitars with remarkable precision from my space next door! They had a special ability to play guitar in unison with great precision!
Man still composes music thanks to Jason.