Jason Becker: album update and review

News:
20-07-2008:
It's been a good number of months since I last checked back to see how Jason was doing. So it's no surprise that I missed this bit of news:
Hey Guys and Girls,

Ok, ok, I know I am a bunion licker. My "Jason Becker Collection" CD won't be out in May. D'oh! Dan my man, keeps getting great movie score gigs. We have finished two of three new songs, though, so I am betting on an August release. Hopefully, I am not full of crap this time (heh heh). Dan will probably hate me for giving another guess (sorry, Tweedle Dum).

One new song has Steve Vai and Marty Friedman. I can't stop listening to it. They killed it. It is so great working with Marty again, and Steve, for the first time.
The other version features Steve Hunter and Greg Howe, not to mention, me. They also kicked some furious ass. It ends with a beautiful choir.

The other new song has some brilliant playing by Joe Satriani and Michael Lee Firkins. Are you tired of hearing the same stuff over and over yet? (ha ha)

Marty Friedman just sent me his new CD called "Future Addict." Oh shit, I love it. The songs, production, musicians, singers, playing and tone are just awesome! He did new versions of the Cacophony songs, "Where My Fortune Lies" and "Burn the Ground." I think they are cooler than the originals. I suggest looking for it.

Steve Hunter also just released an incredibly beautiful CD called "Hymns for Guitar." I listen to it over and over. It is so soothing. I want to buy many copies. Go to the links below to check it out and buy it:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/huntersteve
http://www.guitar9.com/hymnsforguitar.html

The Peavey thing didn't work out. I am now working with Paradise Guitars. They are really excited so it shouldn't take long.

No book or movie news now.

My brother, Ehren, just found an old report card of mine. I got all A's and all E's (excellent) except for one subject. I got an S (satisfactory) in music. Pretty funny.

Thank you all so much for your love and support.


Don't forget the Jason Becker hoodies and t-shirts line as well, which you can buy online






or the 91 min The Legendary Guitar of Jason Becker DVD



Plus this 26 minute video, which has been posted before but is still worth revisiting.

guitar clinic

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