AIMM Archives - Jason Becker (1989)

Jason Becker clinic at the Atlanta Institute of Music & Media (1989).
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[@ralphahmed7669]

a trick: you can watch series at Kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching loads of movies recently.

[@jamarimauricio6394]

@Ralph Ahmed Definitely, I've been using kaldroStream for since november myself :D

[@billzaferatos2256]

I was actually there for this. It started snowing that day, huge flakes. someone come and and said it was snowing outside and Jason had to go out and see.....he said he had never seen snow before. He was like a puppy out there chasing snow flakes.

[@mariocolon495]

I was wondering why after half way through he puts his coat back on

[@Yoickson]

Man that's sick! Anything notable about him before or after the performance?

[@billzaferatos2256]

@@Yoickson not really that was a long time ago and the 80's and 90's were really hard on my brain. Lol. He was awesome, and his speed and clarity was crazy. Not very inspiring for me because as I watched all I could think was how in the world. I'll never be able to do this......I was right!

[@okbouncer24]

Sure ya was🙄

[@AmericanPatriot4-19-95]

​@@okbouncer24right on. Theres someone on every video saying similar stuff 😮

[@trendkill3333]

Only 19/20 years old here and already a master. Makes me cry how it was all taken from him by that dreadful disease. It’s not fair.

[@Mike_D_5150]

I've shed many tears over Jason's situation.

[@kipponi]

Life rarely is😢.

[@satanicmonkey666]

Not all was taken. He continues to make music to this day, he refuses to give up. His will is strong.

[@1FeistyKitty]

the main cause of most every neurogenerative disease is from a micoplasma infection called micoplasma fermentans ----- based on the work of Garth Nicholson at the Institute for Molecular Medicine ----

[@captainshiner42]

At least he's gotten over the desire to play guitar again. I can't even imagine how hard things must have been for him to get to that point, though. He's such an inspiration to me. I wish him and his family nothing but the best.

[@Rechbert]

I wish I lived in the universe were Jason didn´t get ALS and the G3 tour was Vai, Becker, Satch

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

If he hadn't had ALS you wouldn't even know those other guys' names.

[@raulperez2308]

@@The_Kirk_Lazarus they started out in the business before becker, got a lot of commercial success on their own, and vai was in whitesnake. doubt it

[@angadgianirogers1844]

@@raulperez2308 and Joe was already famous by the late 80s

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

@Mundo Primitivo You and the other geniuses that have replied negatively are too basic to interpret my comment properly. I pity you and any children you've brought into this world.

[@jonylieres4907]

@@The_Kirk_Lazarus absolutely right!

[@bomberdog6638]

This guy's story ought to be mandatory reading for people that feel sorry for themselves !!! This guy was literally struck down in his prime and never gave up or felt sorry for himself !!! Most of us would still be whining ! His family is the reason ,they never gave up on him !!

[@petecatalano3843]

Agreed!

[@rsingh1252]

what I want to know is how this guy, and PG, yngwie avoid getting injured??? Like everytime I practice like mad for even 5 hours a day for a week my finger's joints get messed up and I have to stop for a while, I play very gently, and relaxed and everything, but there is something more that I'm not doing that they are... does anyone know???

[@robmackay973]

makes me cry every time

[@Mike_D_5150]

❤

[@philipreedwallace]

Agree 100% thank you

[@Vortigan07]

What comes across strongly to me is his humility. I mean here's a 19/20 year old total genius of his craft and there's not a drop of ego coming off him.

[@metafull]

He was 19 indeed, he already recorded for David Lee Roth .

[@sohee7597]

That's what brings the genius; authenticity

[@LuisCarlos-oo9im]

The ego is a sign of decay.

[@nickpapas6496]

Exactly. Like another master put it: ''Showing off is the fool's idea for glory''

[@agustinquindimil6594]

Because he loves what he does, he has FUN

[@patrickwade757]

as a guitar player who is nowhere near this level, this dude seems like a phenomenally down to earth honest funny, not conceited dude.

[@Mike_D_5150]

Im pretty sure his parents were a big part of that. Maybe, maybe not but yes, he is rare in the fact that at his age it doesn't seem like he is taking it for granted.

[@Yohanyothan]

Basically the opposite of Yngwie Malmsteen

[@MrBassOutdoors]

He was diagnosed with ALS 2 years after this video. He is only able to move his eyes now, but still composes music. Terrible tragedy.

[@vincentlussier8264]

Unlike that Swedish big head we all know has so much conciete that there's none left for anyone else !

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I don’t play much anymore but I was in bands and practiced hours a day for years and I gotta say he was born with natural abilities/talent!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

26:37 I think Tosin owes Jason some royalties. ;) hehe.

[@C1983]

Ha!

[@johnrybarczyk8845]

I don't usually use the term musical genius. But in Jason's case most definitely! True guitar God and an amazing person.

[@lordbeltrack2613]

For me Becker and Shawn Lane. Two insane guitar Gods

[@rickschneider3887]

Jason was a very young virtuoso before he got ALS. Lesson here is to never take anything for granted, especially your health. Jason's story is a reminder of how fragile life really is. Though his career was cut too short he sure made an impact on the guitar world and his legacy will continue to inspire others.

[@blazeplatinum1014]

He's still going strong till this day nothing is stopping him from making music

[@LogioTek]

Not only his influence on guitar world! I listen to classical music because of Jason and follow this deep underground classical music channel @PianoFJAudioSheet that posts rare and less known classical works and their playthroughs on 100 year old videos and piano rolls. I ran into not 1 but 2 metal heads on that channel who also got into classical music because of Jason when they were young. One of them is an Italian concert pianist and covered Altitudes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5uuipefgJiJhqM also Jason's 'Air' incredible orchestral cover is by Russian classical composer Konstantin Kokourov, who got into classical music because of Jason. So as you see, his influence spans beyond guitar.

[@tonyboyer28]

That's what I love about him the most. He's still fully involved and doing it all in his mind, and better than almost anyone today.

[@coreyray3276]

With all the movies coming out lately of musicians and their lives I think Jason Becker’s story should be told as well. He deserves that so much

[@cambell9]

No dead yet is kinda old

[@jimih7811]

Jason Becker, the Paganini and Mozart of our time, the best ever guitar man !!!

[@motojohnny7175]

Agreed know one comes close

[@levisalvini4110]

@@motojohnny7175 Perhaps Shawn Lane. But, you are right 💯, no one can touch Jason.

[@motojohnny7175]

@@levisalvini4110 agreed Levi

[@teeple1877]

@@levisalvini4110I love that they both exist! Jason was just unreal as is Shawn lane. Tho I personally like Jason’s composing better. There really is no describing Shawn.. he is just too crazy!

[@DanielLee-zq7li]

@@levisalvini4110I do not think so - there are Allan Holdsworth, Gary Moore & Frank Gambale & more.

[@healthypostnatalbody]

Simply brutal. And this was before we all had access to KZbin and could see exactly how everyone played. Learning how to play was simply tougher back then, and he’s still ahead of everyone.

[@luhv3675]

to be completely honest with you- i think now, with KZbin and all these electronics, it’s slowing all of us guitarists down when trying to learn

[@luhv3675]

if that makes sense

[@maxyruiz7374]

Se nesecitan varias vidas para tener la evolución que jason tiene.Por eso ningún alma en la actualidad está a su nivel ☝️😎

[@dive-bomb]

@@luhv3675totally agree. back then there was nothing to do but play.

[@LogioTek]

Jason probably played more notes this session than some guitar players play in a year. Not kidding.

[@HanValen]

I should use my guitars for firewood. I don't even know how this level of mastery is humanly possible.

[@TarnTarn-zv6cp]

Jason Becker still makes awesome music,I have nothing but admiration for this man.

[@yeesenchai]

A true survivor indeed. Not everyone can go from one of the best guitarist to paralysed and still push on to make music instead of being depressed.

[@IainFrame]

Literally decades later, this is still completely unreal. Insane levels of talent and makes it look so easy.🎸

[@AKREP_Zulfu_Yuksel]

Jason is my favorite giutar player He is awasome.

[@johnnyboy1232]

Jason Becker is such a legend.

[@Jinx-iw6zb]

Hi fake poodiepie

[@armin6393]

Is it just me or does he seem like a very humble and kind person?

[@LogioTek]

He is even today with ALS and it's hard to stay this cool with this condition.

[@Mike_D_5150]

Why?...I ask all the time why this happens to people like him...

[@frosty_soda]

@@Mike_D_5150 cos it's a disease and life presents every one of us with problems in various shapes and sizes. It happens, it's life, thankfully only a short life and then we can worry about what's next.

[@Supreme_Pain]

Great humble parents, create great humble kids. Fact.

[@mariocolon495]

​@@Supreme_Pain 100% truth

[@cooperwebb7389]

I love Paul Gilbert, yngwie, Nuno bettencourt and all them and every time I listen to them I think they're the best guitarists and then I just listen to altitudes by Jason Becker...

[@levisalvini4110]

.....and after Altitude the rest is just good playing. Jason is simply an Alien.

[@hannibalbarca4140]

Becker was as fast/technically good as they were but his composing abilities were on another level. IMO there has never been another guitarist who could both play at his level and also compose music at his level at the same time. There was no wankery/repetitiveness in his songs

[@jkprobert4492]

@@s1iznc1d34 listen to Jason's Triumphant Hearts album. He composed that himself, and then guest musicians played his work.

[@jkprobert4492]

We're both incorrect. After fact checking myself, Jason had help from a music producer by the name of Mike Bemesderfer to arrange the music notes he was trying to convey.

[@jkprobert4492]

@@s1iznc1d34 Ack! I stand corrected again... My apologies for incorrectly trying to correct you. Thanks for at least being polite about pointing out my incorrect info.

[@Primus-ue4th]

This guy IS the 80’s guitarist

[@taelabaho]

evh

[@Primus-ue4th]

SiNicoleIdolSiSARAH he was part 70s too

[@vanguard4065]

EVH

[@Nopulu]

Lmao bro EVH couldn't touch Jason Becker even if he tried. Take off those rose colored glasses. Plus he was probably like 17-18 in this video. WAY better guitarist.

[@jasejas4946]

@@Nopulu hahaha u absolutely right! But people don't understand coz they are jealous just think this how much Talend Jason was and what a sick brain have to play all night with guitar! Eddie just Dream it man I love Eddie but let's be real

[@buckethead6775]

very educational and entertaining at the same time!!! imagine having him as your teacher

[@ehnewfie]

This fo shizzle B-head? I go watch wtbhl again now. My idle comment on my soul. Dizzle

[@jamesmorgan2064]

I was able to attend a clinic with Becker and Marty Friedman . Crazy.

[@madden7732]

@@jamesmorgan2064 Are you for real?! How was it? Which Year? Where? Tell us all about it! 😮

[@TheCommanderrob]

He actually said that he was a terrible teacher when he tried teaching his friend😭 but he a legen

[@madden7732]

@@TheCommanderrob Where did you find that? 😮 He may not be the best, but he didnt teach bad at all, at least in here.

[@jamesdillon2579]

Jason Becker and the late Shawn Lane are held in high esteem by myself. They reached heights 30 years ago that have yet to be surpassed so sad that Shawn is gone and Jason’s been stripped of his instrument. I’m glad to see he is still making music thou. Truly the inspiring gifted players of all time.

[@madden7732]

@@zombielandakausa7468 Marshall is great, but not on the same league as Jason and Shawn. Their technique and speed was unsurpassable and there is footage of it. In fact, they are arguably the fastest guitarist to ever live. But still, as I said, Marshall its great on his league, he has some very crazy licks and of course a great picking technique!

[@DaveDexterMusic]

I think Guthrie's doing pretty well. Arguing about technique is a fool's errand, though. Interestingly, I've heard audio of Shawn playing with Gilbert using the same guitar and rig, and Gilbert with that softer more verby Shawn tone really comes close.

[@madden7732]

@@DaveDexterMusic yeah, PG is by far one of my favorites guitarists ever. Like him because his stuff is hard, his technique and speed are reachable and doesnt push it to the limit as Jason and Shawn had. Very respectable guitar player and teacher. I've found out recentely that Jason and Shawn are not the fastest anymore. This new generation has brought so many guitarists, with much more technique and speed than the past one. But the ones who rn has surpassed the limits by now are Roy Marchbank (33nps) and Tiago Della Vega (50nps). I've studied and calculated it. Yes, Guthrie is also one of the great monsters of this era, we're very lucky to have him rn, same for Jason Richardson lmao.

[@HiredGoonage]

@@madden7732 I don't find Tiago Vega at all impressive. I'll have to check out Roy Marchbank

[@madden7732]

@@HiredGoonage thats ok buddy, Marchbank is a complete beast. You definitely have to check him out :)

[@user-hg3kc4dj7u]

If there was a competition for the most coolest person on planet earth,i would give the title to none other than Mr Jason Becker. 🙏

[@eily_b]

Whenever a good fairy will grant me three wishes, my first one will be: Give Jason Becker his health back forever...

[@tirsomendez8362]

Bless you I'm just now finding about this phenomenon which I found through Eddie's Van Halen's death basically it's just incredible I mean I pray that would be one of my wishes as well beautiful comment

[@ShredHeads]

That’s a good wish. 🤘

[@raphaelmacedo4467]

You could ask to find a cure for ALS. That is the most terrible disease, and to think that thousands live with it just breaks me. My dad also had this disease 😞

[@reacbeac8436]

Jason Becker's story is probably one of the saddest of all time. I do not wish what happened to this man upon my worst enemies. I do hope for him to have peace of mind.

[@muythaimutha]

All these years later and we are still in awe Beckers playing so fluid and tasteful i used to listen to perpetual burn in middle school and still listen to it regularly and so does my kid it's timeless and this video is a gem

[@pawelos4]

The best we’ll probably ever have. Every time I have a worse day and after an hour i feel really rusty I want to quit for that day but I always think about Jason and after another hour I’m back at my normal playing. I always push through the worse days inspired by Jason and thanks to that I’m so much better. Thank you for your dedication and amazing work master.

[@sawdust6968]

whats amazing is that this was just the tip of the iceberg of what he was going to become,he would have redefined what a guitar virtuoso is.

[@petecatalano3843]

I come back to this video every once and a while when I need to smile!

[@janijszentkiralyiofficial]

Jason Becker is a legend. Thank you AIMM for sharing this one with us!

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

Cleanest player and so humble.

[@flashy5150]

Maaan his frikken fingers were so fast and smooth… and he hit every note without faking any. Like Randy Rhoads, he was taken away from us way too soon, before he really bloomed. What those two guys could have accomplished in 30+ years would have been musical bliss.

[@wtfisgoingonhere1076]

Can you imagine what an iconic collaboration it would’ve been to have an album completely composed, arranged, & played by Jason Becker & Cliff Burton? Both men were gifted somehow with next level technical prowess (the compulsion to grind through hour after hour for years), ingenuity/unique & distinctive styles, & shared affinity for/appreciation of classical music... that would’ve made for a mind-blowing record, imo. I hear the possibilities in my head sometimes when I’m pondering the non-'hair-metal' metal from the 80s.

[@patrickwheyland6192]

Becker, Cliff and Chuck

[@chrissheehan8105]

I think Jason took the Yngwie thing to another level. Even 30 years later his playing is still fresh and exciting

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

seba hannsel Malmsteen even composed whole classical pieces. He is a mastermind as well. But as a guitar player Jason was more versatile. Malmsteen relies a little too much on arpeggios. But that’s my personal taste and no bad criticism

[@iestyndavies7287]

xXAlmdudlerXx - Give that man a doughnut! 😝

[@jkl_7_7_7]

i love yngwie, then jason becker

[@dorianponcela9680]

Jason Becker was a young prodigy, and so was Malmsteen. Becker was a huge Malmsteen fan at that time, and we have to remember that Yngwie was doing things out of this world for most of the people. I love Jason Becker and his guitar/music work, but Malmsteen was something else.

[@LindaEll89]

@@dorianponcela9680 If Malmsteen has a slight piece of Beckers attitude/ character, that would suit him better. Seen him live but what arrogant ego vibes, where Becker is humble and friendly. Just saying!

[@Brian-gg1hp]

Obviously the 6 thumbs down are not guitarist and/or do not appreciate a genius at work. Jason was the Einstein of guitar. Love you Jason.

[@joepipe1010]

Genius? Dont joke

[@wendelllanders8439]

Humble genius player who I greatly admire!!Incredible versatility!!Jason and Shawn broke the mold man!!

[@evetsiav8751]

Jason Becker - The Best Guitarist on the Earth!

[@bearzden]

Jason is The Best..Period..!!..Dang I miss this era..God Bless You and Your Family Brother..

[@kakekcangkul3288]

He admitted he can’t replay back like his records.. because he can do better once the record done !! Wow.... he’s a real deal

[@wardkdouglas]

I dont think I've ever seen anybody make it look so effortless.... Honestly it's quite amazing

[@irmasil3]

Just imagine Jason being there in front of you going: "dang, dang.." and then hitting Serrana Arpeggios at this ferocious speed and as accurate and clean as possible...The guy's chops were insane. Love you Jason! I always thought as an anecdote to break the sadness that his body just gave up cos it couldn't handle the skills.....

[@iestyndavies7287]

Fantastic to actually see him playing Drop in the Bucket, I’m so glad there’s some footage of him playing something off A ‘Lil Ain’t Enough. He was robbed of an epic world tour on the back of that album.

[@MrDuds1984]

Drop in the Bucket is Becker’s Take your Whiskey Home

[@jota6074]

0:07 - "Serrana" arpeggios 0:52 - Improvised Solo #1 4:30 - Japanese Scale 7:54 - Phrasing 10:18 - Pentatonic Idea #1 12:59 - Pentatonic Idea #2 13:58 - Pentatonic Idea #3 15:18 - Pentatonic Idea #4 16:55 - "Serrana" - Intro 18:53 - Bach Bouree 19:34 - "Drop In The Bucket" - "Clean Blues" 23:51 - Arpeggios 30:34 - "Mabel's Fatal Fable" 32:04 - Improvised Solo #2 32:46 - Pentatonic Idea #5 34:05 - When You Wish Upon A Star 39:16 - Part of "Serrana" 40:38 -"Serrana" - Arpeggios Explanation

[@wstone2010]

Thank you lol

[@sanjivharikumar]

Thank you!!

[@pristyblackmore5356]

I think at 4.30 ...is 'slendro ' ( minor mode of Javanese tradisional music pattern ) ,we can find it in javanece puppet show (wayang kulit )

[@torcher78]

We love you Jason! God bless your soul

[@tomitstube]

any becker fan will know pentatonic idea # 2 is used in the first riffs on perpetual burn, the song.

[@muhammadreza2098]

Jason still the best

[@ricklachaine5406]

This guy was without a doubt a genius at what he did before ALS stole his guitar playing abilities. I understand why some people make comments regarding his wiping the floor with EVH, however, music is not just about being able to shred like a beast, it's also about writing great songs that touch people and make them want to get up and bop around. EVH was an amazing talent with a gift not only to come up with a type of playing that influenced a generation of guitar players ( including Jason Becker ), but come up with great songs. Shredding is nothing without great songs. Songs that EVH wrote will be listened to and remembered forever. Having said all that, I agree that Jason Becker had an amazing gift as well.

[@LogioTek]

That's fair but Jason is a genius at what he has done AFTER the ALS diagnosis as well. Check his 'Perspective' (1996) and 'Triumphant Hearts' (2018) albums he composed while paralyzed and on ventilator. They are varied and full of masterpieces spanning many genres. It's easy to focus on the shred but Jason has inspired composers that never even touched a guitar... like m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKWXinuiiMeooZI this can't be said about other guitar players. Jason is for sure THAT one shredder for who technicality vs musicality argument falls out of the window as he could go toe to toe with literally anyone from either camp even AS A TEENAGER.

[@ricklachaine5406]

@@LogioTek for sure he's a talented musician/composer, no doubt about that. Incredibly gifted.

[@2216sammy]

Jason Becker insists that EVH is the undisputed greatest guitarist in world history and he's right . Eddie is soooooooooo much more than a shredder he's got the entire package . Nobody to this day comes anywhere remotely close to Edwards rhythm mastery , he was beyond astonishing .

[@levisalvini4110]

One of the most beautiful thing I've ever seen...

[@DreadNovella]

Truly one of the greats. I hope he's doing well.

[@SzendShamryEns]

I was born 1987. I start know jason becker 2012... god bless jason becker/fmly, and his team

[@matejbludsky8410]

Didn't God give him ALS?

[@carr6588]

Face melted. Thanks Jason.

[@jonashjerpe7421]

I am so glad that KZbin didn't exist when I was a young guitarplayer during the late 80s. Certainly I would have been inspired by the immense talent, but I guess having it displayed in my face would have killed the joy and confidence I felt, despite all my limitations. Somehow hearing amazing talent on record were primarily inspiring, because those guys played in a league of their own. But this gets so close and intimate I cannot but confess how much talent I lacked - and then I am not even considering the technical discrepancy. That which grows needs some protection from reality before it can stand on its own two feet and walk properly. Anyone else that thinks that KZbin can have a detrimental effect on young people, pace that it is also obviously inspiring?

[@mixgashaulass2988]

Jonas Hjerpe ya

[@jfo3000]

I think the opposite. My guitar teacher was an amazing Classical/Flamenco player. He manhandled and shredded nylon strings, 3 feet away from me every Saturday morning. Then I would be absolutely inspired to go home and play the entire day and evening, Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 hours on weekdays. That is the ultimate inspiration! Remember that Jason's dad is a classical guitarist, and his uncle a jazz guitarist. Jason was immersed in inspiration directly from actual humans. I think it helped him.

[@nickstedfeld1159]

I love you Jason, thanks so much for always flying around in my World.Always listening

[@DeviousDungeonsPainting]

It is incomprehensible that if this man could have continued to improve over the years that he would not be known as the greatest musician of all time. And honestly, given his situation, he is still in the running.

[@levisalvini4110]

Immagine where he would be now playing with his hands!!! Jason Becker is magic!!!

[@fratt41]

can't help but smile at this guy. and thank all the gods this tape exists!

[@dermetaller15]

What kind of sorcery is this? I've never seen anybody play like him, I'm blown away.

[@LogioTek]

Yea Jason absorbed many great musical influences from Baroque (i.e. Vivaldi, Bach, etc.) onward plus his own style.

[@dermetaller15]

@@LogioTek I think of him like a rockstar-version of Paganini. I played Guitar for over 11 years and never came across someone like Jason.

[@LogioTek]

@@dermetaller15 Yea he is a great composer too if you check his 'Perspective' (1996) and 'Triumphant Hearts' (2018) albums, which he composed while paralyzed although 'Perspective' has a few tracks like 'Rain' and 'Blue' (SRV tribute) that he actually played and recorded himself in late 80s or right before ALS set in deeper in 1990.

[@thomasconrad2630]

This "Kid" reminds me so much of me...............when i'm dreamin'!.....( to bad I have to wake up)!............unreal talent!..........truly amazing! ......not just speed, but musicality along with that amazing speed. Jason is truly a phenomenal guitarist here, a true inspiration in many ways ,Thank you Mr. Becker!

[@shable1436]

Ppl wonder about what if Hendrix would have been playing longer, but what if this monster played longer?

[@overkill2006]

This video screams LEGENDARY VIRTUOSO! Jason Becker is easily one of my favorite guitarist of all time.

[@charlzthehuman6550]

my favorite display of immense mastery & humilty.

[@tenthousandagainstone7967]

Jason is an inspiration. If there was ever an example of "life ain't fair" it's him. But the man, despite his illness, managed to keep going and keep writing. I hope to own one of his Carvin tribute guitars one day. He also makes a great point, it's not all about playing fast. Playing slow and making it count is the hard part. His mastery of the guitar was truly something to behold.

[@OfficialBloodrunner]

the best dude to ever play guitar. love jason becker. hope hes feeling better every day

[@georgethanasoglou]

Hard work at it's BEST! Inspirational...

[@JohnnyBgood548]

First time seeing him play! There's no words worthy of his abilities!

[@wasichu66]

One of the rare vids of Jason out there with good sound. Hard to believe 30 years have gone by, what a time, the early Shrapnel years. I remember.

[@julypradana3093]

the true of master of guitar on the world until today (2019) can not be compare with another guitar player. he is the only one and never become two

[@davejackson88]

The Legend of Jason Becker... the most important CD of my collection !! I was 16 when they gave it to me

[@juankacortesg2557]

Now my brain's melted, thank you Jason.

[@paulwomacks117]

I’ve been a Steve Vai fan for many years! Jason is the only one that I would say is better than Steve Vai. And don’t tell Steve I said that!! Lol. Jason can play so fast and smooth all at the same time. Much love and prayers for Jason Becker.

[@phantom_wolf5274]

I think Steve vai would even say he’s better than him

[@stephengreico2810]

He loved it purely And that's what makes it even sadder

[@sebs2306live2]

I never realized he was such a master of techniques. 💙💚💙

[@tayron27]

I can play the part from 0.04 to 0.06. Got it down perfectly.

[@FreeTheJambon]

Tabs please?

[@joshuamichael4312]

@@FreeTheJambon tab is 100 bars, just those few seconds.

[@flemminghedemann8119]

I Can PLAY from 0:00 to 0:04 .

[@peanutbutterisfu]

People that don’t play guitar can’t comprehend what it takes to play this good and this cleanly. Sweep picking those big patterns that fast going up and down the neck so cleanly takes serious time it’s hard to believe he played this good at his age.

[@danielsgrunge]

That "Japanese Scale" was something that I was looking for... Very interesting sound and he used it so well.

[@josephhirsch171]

What an Amazing Player🙏🎸😎 Speechless!!!!!

[@MrEspo117]

Just a Incredible talent. Things he shows or explains in a few seconds are priceless.

[@demonaid]

The Legend of Shreds in the World Forever...

[@blackblurable]

Amazing! Not only his playing, insight to his insane knowledge, but even how super chill and humble he is. He was a kid here too. I’m glad this is uploaded here as I only seen parts in the past and I been thinking about his music every now and then. I can’t help listening to his music over the years. I don’t think 6 strings could’ve of held him. Dude is such a beast! Thank you for putting the whole thing on here ❤️

[@marioleoa]

A Legend.

[@Belseful]

Imagine him NOW...2021! Damn he was good (my favourite player of ALL time!!!) ALL the others...Malmsteen, Vai, Satriano, Bonnomassa and so on...noooo Jason had THAT in his fingers...no explanation..only listen to his work and play, decide for yourself! Damn he was good/are vafan!!!! Alla vet vem Jason e... Han e fan bäst... finns folk som inte ens vet vem du/Jason är... Jag är INTE en av dom!

[@Betquint]

Este video junto al de Shawn lane son oro puro y te das cuenta que estos tipos estaban a otro nivel, Que barbaridad de guitarrista!!!!

[@Tiggerozzy]

He deserves some awards while his still alive 🙏🎼🎸

[@RotterStudios]

There are no words.....and there never will be.....to describe him

[@mark.wilko1969]

I can't help but watch this knowing what was just around the corner for JB would be so sad and destructive. We've all been robbed of his genius

[@lordapophis93]

Its so sad he has ALS - I didnt really know much about him honestly. But to be this good and loose your movement and also be essentially presumed to die. And yet he has preserved and continued to make music! Incredible. Jason has some serious fortitude.

[@jkhan337]

The Hotlicks DVD is a high quality VHS transfer of this lecture and more. The VHS transfer was cleaned up a great deal for the DVD and looks fantastic compared to the youtube clips circulating.I just got it and highly recommend it for Jason Becker fans

[@jefteoliver]

Very Awesome, thanks fo this post! Jason Becker is fantastic the best!!

[@Ifirit_D]

Beautiful! Thank you for uploading this...

[@13bit19]

He is a god level sweeper😍

[@sheldoncooper8199]

I am allready blown away by the first 44 seconds of this video he was a good as Paul Gilbert age 18.

[@paulr.4968]

This is otherworldly playing.

[@Laze666]

Best guitar player that ever has born in this planet 👌

[@wernerpunk]

How many people were actually present for this and were like who is this guy only to realize he is the LITERAL God of Guitar playing. Sorry Yngwie you lost that battle (still love my Yngwie)

[@zzerver4199]

Yngwie is three steps at least above Jason. Jason, just like Dimebag and Hendrix, suffer from the messiah complex. People tend to overrate them after going through disgrace.

[@TheGigashadow]

@@zzerver4199 To say, in any serious way that "Jason, just like Dimebag and Hendrix, suffer from the messiah complex", is crazy talk, that's a bizarro world you're living in... Totally delusional... I think it's time for you to take your meds and stop writing fairly tails stories online!

[@apis9053]

Love you jason

[@dopeymark]

What a sad story. The guy was amazing. Still is.

[@MarianofFire]

This makes me cry.

[@Cveloz39]

Amazing...

[@kelvindl91]

Maestro!!! Jason Becker guitar hero, this guy is a genius!! Amazing guitar player, definitely one of my favorite guitar player!🤟🏽🤟🏽🎶🎶

[@ipw77]

He's pretty much still the King, despite ALS. HOLY SHIT! SHRED!!!!!