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An autobiography in which world-renowned guitarist Marty Friedman tells us everything from his childhood to the present!
After playing for world-famous metal bands such as Cacophony and Megadeth, Marty Friedman has now moved his base to Japan and continues to create a wide variety of music as a solo musician.
In addition to performing with many J-pop artists and enka singers, his activities are diverse, including TV appearances and cultural activities that serve as a bridge between Japan and the United States.
Marty talks in detail about his awakening to rock music from his childhood, his joining and leaving Megadeth, and his feelings about Japan and its music.
This never before seen story is a must-see for rock/metal and guitar fans!
【content】
［TOUR-01］The formation of young Marty
I'm Marty! / My music nerd instincts were sparked by a donut record machine / The magic of music I experienced in Germany / My encounter with my eternal idol, Kiss / My guitar life has finally begun!! / What I learned at my first live performance
［TOUR-02］The beginning of full-scale band activities
Showmanship - the awakening of awareness and pleasure of performing in front of an audience / His first full-scale recording and mysterious departure from a band / Moving to a new place: Hawaii / Band activities in Hawaii and meeting Shrapnel / Taking Japanese music to his guitar / Unplanned move to San Francisco / On the verge of signing a contract... Which one is the real him? / On the verge of joining KISS?
[TOUR-03] Jason Becker, Cacophony and Solo Albums
What if you met Jason? / Jason, the kindest and most passionate guitarist in the world / Releasing an album from Shrapnel / Analysis of Marty's Japanese-style melody / First performance in Japan with his friend Jason Becker / Let's try speaking Japanese / The breakup of Cacophony and his audition for Megadeth
[TOUR-04] The 90s and Megadeth
What is Megadeth's songwriting? / Mustaine's complex / My life changed dramatically after joining Megadeth / Is this the way major labels record? / My confidence in "Tornado of Souls" / Megadeth's distinctive rhythm guitar / My first tour with Megadeth / Finally, I became a guitarist
[TOUR-05] The sense of accomplishment he felt with Megadeth...and then his departure
"Countdown to Extinction" showed their perfectionism / The band closest to Metallica / How heavy is Megadeth? / When the Budokan concert was canceled, they became a real band / The feeling of being able to forgive Mustaine / To become a more mainstream band / The sense of accomplishment with "Cryptic Writings" / The risks in "Risk" / Megadeth in the music industry / Why I left Megadeth
[TOUR-06] Identity as a Solo Artist
My encounter with Kitaro / Nick's drumming brought Megadeth to the mainstream / What was the level of interpretation of Japan at the time? / The meaning of solo work / The magic I seek in vocals / Mastering the Japanese language / Kanji, a beautiful tool for expression / Improve your Japanese skills at a speech contest! / I want to live surrounded by the music I love / My thoughts on titles
［TOUR-07］TOKYO LIFE!
Why I live in Japan / Is it weird that Japan is such a perfect fit for my musical tastes? / To work in the Japanese music scene / Living in Japan is exciting! / Everyday life is tough too! / I learned about Japan through the hassles / My first step into the Japanese music scene: meeting Nanase Aikawa / The impact I received at Aikawa Band's rehearsal / And then, I entered the world of television... / Working in television has deepened my personal depth! / All work is connected
[TOUR-08] Miracles in Japan Connected by Music
Meeting Tsunku♂, a dream come true / My goal was to appear on "Kohaku Uta Gassen" / Co-starring with Kyon-Kyon and Gene in a movie / Performing with Jason Becker in remembrance of the earthquake disaster / Why do you want my opinion? / The way guitarists are treated... / A fateful encounter...!
[TOUR-09] Passion for a solo album - all for music
What is the process of creating a proper album? / Work is connected / All work is connected to Marty's music / Collaborations with many people, from Momoiro Clover Z to Alexi / Luck is also important for sales success
[TOUR-10] Still on the journey
Recording in Italy / Still in Japan / Memories with Aki Yashiro / I'm still the same as when I was 14! / The journey continues
After playing for world-famous metal bands such as Cacophony and Megadeth, Marty Friedman has now moved his base to Japan and continues to create a wide variety of music as a solo musician.
In addition to performing with many J-pop artists and enka singers, his activities are diverse, including TV appearances and cultural activities that serve as a bridge between Japan and the United States.
Marty talks in detail about his awakening to rock music from his childhood, his joining and leaving Megadeth, and his feelings about Japan and its music.
This never before seen story is a must-see for rock/metal and guitar fans!
【content】
［TOUR-01］The formation of young Marty
I'm Marty! / My music nerd instincts were sparked by a donut record machine / The magic of music I experienced in Germany / My encounter with my eternal idol, Kiss / My guitar life has finally begun!! / What I learned at my first live performance
［TOUR-02］The beginning of full-scale band activities
Showmanship - the awakening of awareness and pleasure of performing in front of an audience / His first full-scale recording and mysterious departure from a band / Moving to a new place: Hawaii / Band activities in Hawaii and meeting Shrapnel / Taking Japanese music to his guitar / Unplanned move to San Francisco / On the verge of signing a contract... Which one is the real him? / On the verge of joining KISS?
[TOUR-03] Jason Becker, Cacophony and Solo Albums
What if you met Jason? / Jason, the kindest and most passionate guitarist in the world / Releasing an album from Shrapnel / Analysis of Marty's Japanese-style melody / First performance in Japan with his friend Jason Becker / Let's try speaking Japanese / The breakup of Cacophony and his audition for Megadeth
[TOUR-04] The 90s and Megadeth
What is Megadeth's songwriting? / Mustaine's complex / My life changed dramatically after joining Megadeth / Is this the way major labels record? / My confidence in "Tornado of Souls" / Megadeth's distinctive rhythm guitar / My first tour with Megadeth / Finally, I became a guitarist
[TOUR-05] The sense of accomplishment he felt with Megadeth...and then his departure
"Countdown to Extinction" showed their perfectionism / The band closest to Metallica / How heavy is Megadeth? / When the Budokan concert was canceled, they became a real band / The feeling of being able to forgive Mustaine / To become a more mainstream band / The sense of accomplishment with "Cryptic Writings" / The risks in "Risk" / Megadeth in the music industry / Why I left Megadeth
[TOUR-06] Identity as a Solo Artist
My encounter with Kitaro / Nick's drumming brought Megadeth to the mainstream / What was the level of interpretation of Japan at the time? / The meaning of solo work / The magic I seek in vocals / Mastering the Japanese language / Kanji, a beautiful tool for expression / Improve your Japanese skills at a speech contest! / I want to live surrounded by the music I love / My thoughts on titles
［TOUR-07］TOKYO LIFE!
Why I live in Japan / Is it weird that Japan is such a perfect fit for my musical tastes? / To work in the Japanese music scene / Living in Japan is exciting! / Everyday life is tough too! / I learned about Japan through the hassles / My first step into the Japanese music scene: meeting Nanase Aikawa / The impact I received at Aikawa Band's rehearsal / And then, I entered the world of television... / Working in television has deepened my personal depth! / All work is connected
[TOUR-08] Miracles in Japan Connected by Music
Meeting Tsunku♂, a dream come true / My goal was to appear on "Kohaku Uta Gassen" / Co-starring with Kyon-Kyon and Gene in a movie / Performing with Jason Becker in remembrance of the earthquake disaster / Why do you want my opinion? / The way guitarists are treated... / A fateful encounter...!
[TOUR-09] Passion for a solo album - all for music
What is the process of creating a proper album? / Work is connected / All work is connected to Marty's music / Collaborations with many people, from Momoiro Clover Z to Alexi / Luck is also important for sales success
[TOUR-10] Still on the journey
Recording in Italy / Still in Japan / Memories with Aki Yashiro / I'm still the same as when I was 14! / The journey continues
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