Jason Becker - Drop in the Bucket & Clean Blues in Atlanta

[@jobriathboy]

thank you SO much for sharing this, Jason... i can't claim to be your number one fan or anything like that, but i was and am still blown away by your overall musicality and ability to create... you weren't just some hotshot lead guitarist who played a zillion miles a second, you could also compose incredibly complex pieces with seeming ease... and your dedication to your craft, to this day, leaves me in true awe of you, good sir. thank you for continuing to share your gift with the world!

[@Buddachild666]

Bro, you are the GOAT. You are Mozart on the guitar. Thank you so much for the music that you shared with us. You are truly an inspiration. Stay safe and healthy my brother. GOD BLESS 🎸🎸🎸🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌈⭐️🫡🤘🏻

[@nikospaleologos3907]

Watching a genius play on clean... Inimitable

[@apis9053]

Unbelittebel

[@mikematthews5890]

Jason, similarly you did the Guitar Clinic at DVC in Pleasant Hill for me and Steve Sage. You came back up from LA and kept your word. You ARE what all of us should aspire to be. Not just as musicians; but as a human being! God Bless to you and your family!

[@ifyourecognizethepfpthensubpls]

Since Jason hearted this I'm hoping he sees this as well, but I'm not fortunate enough to see you play live because I'm too young. I had heard your name before I saw your story and I was just blown away by the sheer passion and musicality of your compositions and I wondered why nobody was talking about it because I thought it was some of the best music ever released. A couple months later and I have listened to all of your songs and I hope you never give up and stop making music.

[@muchomusiclibre]

Jason's talent is unbelievable! I believe that during this period of late 80's-early 90's, he was the most exciting guitar player around. What I wouldn't give to have half his talent

[@meytecc8601]

We need to stop calling this talent. It's a cheap excuse for all of us. The man practiced his butt off for years and years, countless hours. That's how one becomes that good. We need to appreciate the dedication, not some mystical "talent".

[@idk9637]

​​@@meytecc8601exactly. He used to play his guitar between bites at dinner and bought a little guitar so he could play at stoplights. He lived for the guitar. Thats why he got so good. I dont even really think talent exists. Sure some people have perfect pitch and long fingers but thats pretty much as far as musical talent goes. And that alone wont make u a musical genius or a virtuoso

[@NeonAstralOfficial]

I think you understand the concept if “talent” in this context. You just kinda brush it under the rug It means someone as talented as Jason Becker has to practice less to get to this level than someone who is less “talented” (less musically inclined naturally) would take 3 times longer. So yes Talent is a thing. Someone who has more potential iow more talented will learn faster and be better in shorter amount of time

[@idk9637]

@@NeonAstralOfficial i disagree with that. Every guitar legend says they played 12+ hours a day every day for a decade+.. every single one. Talent doesnt exist. At least not to such an important extent. That hard work is why they are as good as they are. I grew up not even listening to music really. My first year of playing guitar at 19 i practiced 10+ hours a day every day. My guitar was never not next to me. Id wake up and immediately grab it.. id bring it and play in the car while my mom was driving.. its all i did. and a little past the end of my first year i could play the entirety of far beyond the sun. Not because of talent.. its because i put in the work. Same as all the people u view as talented.

[@NeonAstralOfficial]

@@idk9637 We can agree to disagree but still, I want you to know that I admire you and you just inspired me to play more. Thanks brother, hey if everyone though exactly the same world would be a boring place. Much love

[@sirdonaldlee]

Jason, always know that people appreciate your talents and your fighting spirit. I still have the guitar pick and personal message from your family after sending support your way. I put it in my photo album to always remind me of you. I have a friend who's father was diagnosed with ALS and I told her about your story, how long you have battled it and what you have still been able to achieve with it. Your story serves as inspiration so thank you so much.

[@5urg3x]

This is phenomenal...I have never seen someone play that fast and ACCURATE with a clean tone before...my jaw is on the floor.

[@mattmacarthur520]

Guy was so clean . So much speed but clean as ever and melody for days ! What a player , I absolutely cherish A Little Ain’t Enough album because of Jason

[@puffybuns2311]

Same here

[@penchan5220]

The thing I love about these old videos is that goofy smile that Jason always pulls at the end.

[@louisnagy3657]

The history of the "Greatest" guitar virtuoso and the saddest of circumstances.....Jason Becker's career had so much promise and respect...When Jason meets GOD...Jason deserves an explanation of why he was delt with ALS and his hands were taken from him!!!!

[@RichSpeculation]

Honestly, the 2nd half of this song on the album, though fairly straightforwardly constructed, has to be one of the most emotionally resonating arrangements I know on guitar. Largely happy, with a dash of nostalgia melancholy for the great things achieved that have since passed into history, both in my lifetime and yours..like happy tears I guess. Rich

[@christiej13]

you're the best and always will be JASON...you're a beautiful soul...I have all you're cds and love them all...old and new. keep on Rockin ...the world will never tire of listening to a legend like you!! LOVE YOU JASON!!!!

[@RickHawkDavison]

love ya Jason, hope a biography is a maybe in the future, would love to hear your stories, thanks, for the video, hope you make a personal appearance on your channel, haven't seen you since the bucket challenge, keep on keepin' on, brother, all my respect and love. Rick

[@garyhill2740]

Love watching Jason Becker play guitar! A Lil' Ain't Enough is a masterpiece record and one of my favorites.

[@1Wade9]

I loved Drop in the Bucket. But hearing this clean improve of yours is just unreal! I can't upvote this video enough. God Bless you Jason Becker.

[@an_38kitkashyap]

You and Marty at the top of my list. Edit: Thank you so much sir, for inspiring the young generations of the twenty first century.

[@iestyndavies7287]

It’s a strange thing to say as this album came out in 1991 but I’ve always seen the album A ‘lil Ain’t Enough, and Drop in the Bucket in particular as it’s the last track on the album, as the true end of the 80’s and 80’s rock. The fade out at the end makes me visualise the 80’s waving goodbye as it disappears into the sunset on its skateboard!

[@puffybuns2311]

Beautiful description of a beautiful ending of a beautiful era.

[@DanAnderson_TheMaddestShredder]

Absolutely the Best. God bless you brother. You will hold this for many years and lifetimes to come v

[@davejackson88]

you are and will be one of the few very talented musician never seen in the whole planet earth... many hugs to you brò becker

[@vanguard4065]

JASON BECKER GUITAR HERO OF THE PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE.

[@Sheepdog_X]

Thank you Jason for sharing your talent with us, you are a legend brother!

[@mathewreichardt3832]

really great and classy playing. Glad you played the gig too. It's great.

[@DavidJones-oq3xu]

Jason is the best kind hearted soul and best skilled guitar player to ever walk the planet just ask Marty Friedman

[@carsandguitars7064]

Wow. Incredible.Precise. 💙💙👊🏻👊🏻

[@austinlobo6651]

brilliant... you are one in a million...

[@kps2642]

Tom Cunningham damn right

[@DavidJones-oq3xu]

Yes

[@3ye305]

one in the universe and this dimension baby

[@abrahamparish]

Well so far 1 in an entire human existence.

[@JorgeGarcia-ex3mq]

This man is a music machine

[@ronjonshirtshop]

Yeah Jason!!!! You are the BEST!!! Peace out Love Brother🎸🎼🎸🎼🎧🎼✌️❤️GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 🙏🙏✌️❤️👍😊

[@ronjonshirtshop]

Thanks Jason!!! Your the best!!!✌️❤️🙏🎸🎼🎸🎼🎸🎼🎸🎼🎸😊

[@TheAxe4Ever]

It was an absolute joy to watch Jason play and listen to his music. And guess what? Nothing has changed. It’s still an absolute joy to listen to his music and I bet it’s an absolute joy to watch him compose his music today.

[@iestyndavies7287]

Wow, had no idea this existed. So this is how it would have sounded back in 91 if he’d been able to tour A ‘Lil Ain’t Enough. Continued strength to you Jason, keep on keeping on!

[@-MRN-]

Seems like a helluva nice guy, amazing skill. Good soul.

[@galenmarek8287]

Very!!! He was as good of a person as he was a musician! Just one of those pure souls. Even today hes such an inspiration of hope and determination!! GOAT for so many reasons.

[@kevinbee1006]

Breakes my heart wide open when I think of the hand life has delt this sweet guy....God Bless You Jason

[@stevejensen1512]

Complete awesomeness! Love your playing! I could watch it over and over!

[@OblivionAviator]

God bless you. Thank you for sharing this. You're right ...finding videos of you playing is incredibly difficult. You were mind-blowing! I'm a drummer but I play guitar a bit, also, & was listening to you back then. Hell, I was listening to you in Cacophony back in your Shrapnel days! Love, comfort & peace to you. Always.

[@irmasil3]

I am drooling over this guitar since 2013...Finally, the order has been made. God bless you Jason!

[@firefight77]

And how is the guitar today?

[@irmasil3]

@@firefight77 Its a GREAT guitar. I have/had many boutique instruments over the years, almost each and every one had a flaw. This one was flawless though. The finish, the craftsmanship, everything. And it plays like butter. Maybe the best value for money guitar I ever bought the last 25-30 years. A keeper. Kiesel is doing a great job.

[@ASAP_1234]

Always amazing to see your work!

[@itsjustlemmy3527]

we love you jason

[@dotaexperience264]

I love you so much Jason. You are so inspiring and best guitarist I have ever seen. I am from Turkey and I want to say "iyi ki varsın". İt nearly means glad to have you in this world.

[@julypradana3093]

master, legend and professor

[@Mark-qw9vh]

Incredible technique and feel

[@sigma5054]

awesome...I remember the magazines of Guitar World I had and the original interviews with you and Marty Friedman..those were inspirational days...thank you

[@dylankopff5062]

How does this legend have only 75k come on.

[@tele0046]

Truly, Jason is the ultimate guitar players guitar player!

[@TipicoGamer666]

Jason sos el mejor, hace un año comence a tocar la guitarra y siempre escucho tu música y me inspiro en lo que hiciste para mejorar todos los dias, tengo 15 años y ojala algun dia pueda tocar aunque sea alguna cancion como lo haces vos. Prometo que nunca dejare de practicar :)

[@javierlopez-jm7on]

haces bien que nadie te quite tus sueños, espero que aun sigas tocando la guitarra saludos desde argentina

[@paulwomacks117]

Wow he is so good!!!!!!! Prayers for him and his family.

[@jeffersonalves8379]

Simplismente muito bom Jason, você é uma inspiração tanto como guitarrista como ser humano.

[@drummindog]

Easily my favorite David Lee Roth solo tune. Love you Jason.

[@levisalvini4110]

This is astonishing... In my dreams, I can see you playing with Buckethead. I think that would be so powerful that time would stand still. Your touch is what every guitarist dream of. You are LEGENDARY.

[@LogioTek]

Buckethead is actually a tiny bit older than Jason but Jason hit the scenes years upon years earlier - he was a prodigy.

[@levisalvini4110]

@@LogioTek Imagine if Jason was able to play with his own hands and fingers up to this day! His skills were out of this world back then...

[@ZachCanPlay]

Astounding.

[@rccampbell460]

I love Drop in the Bucket. I play it all the time

[@DavidSolanes]

Absolutely. I love it.

[@HunterRouth]

I can't imagine how great that DLR album would have been with the full album being written by Jason. Those tracks alone beat everything else.

[@aaronsmithey4044]

I attended that school years later. I was in Tampa at the time of this video. Complexity with Feel, very cool!

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

You are ...and still amazing musician......

[@dmdavidmiller]

Your such a great person Jason.

[@effectopus]

Soberb, best i ever seen.

[@normafinale]

You are so Awesome Bro!

[@michaelturcotte6616]

Perfection....🔥🔥

[@christineblack4654]

this is the craziest 4 minutes of my life right here. holy hell, must show everyone!

[@neilvetter662]

Calm your tits

[@Greenriver842]

Love this tune, the guitars in the recording are hot !

[@jeffpolk4800]

Incredible 🤯

[@ericreitzel2155]

astounding Jason :)

[@sasquatch7683]

There's always room for blues in my house!

[@TheJocaor]

Así en limpio es como se demuestra la técnica y Jason la tiene , en fin mala suerte la de este fenomenal guitarrista, siempre sorriente. Un abrazo Jason ¡¡¡

[@andrestojanov]

Jason, most clinics would be pretty good, but not necessary. Few notes coming from you are enough to identify a genius. TKS JASON!

[@AlejandroMosquedaStevens]

Mi ídolo Jason :')

[@iceland1919]

Brilliant.

[@kaptenbarbosa1436]

Respect Jason👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@TheJshow-n6e]

His playing was great he was one of the best to ever do it

[@ancientmariner6042]

That fucking intro is so sick I always get excited hearing it

[@prof.salvatorepuglisi4442]

I love your art you are a jason myth, your music has reached Sicily (Italy) a hug, hold on my friend, I guarantee you, you have entered history.

[@ferramirez4570]

Dang besides the chops Jason had also the looks!

[@user-hg3kc4dj7u]

Jason Becker,1 of my dreams in my life is to meet you in person.You are my number 1 fav guitarist. But,i can only play beginner guitar 😅

[@milor2000]

You are the greatest

[@nady9164]

Beautifull dude ¡

[@metafull]

Jason, would you upload the full clinic?

[@saszahairulin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/enSlap9tYpmIfqM

[@cambell9]

I noticed that the solo isn't the same on the album. I've slowed this video down and replayed it so many times.

[@vanguard4065]

man he was so good

[@andyandy6329]

i have thid dvd just hard for me to learn from it even though its a hot licks. :P

[@franm989]

jason eres el mejor.....

[@tommasobonetto3408]

Jason and Shawn lane best of all times

[@tuite]

Hi Jason i got the dvd of this clinic and your amazing documentary aswell i want to ask you if there are a posibility in the near future to put your famous japan clinic available to buy? the documentary was awesome but there is not much material from you playing the guitar, that i think most peoble would like to see, greetings from spain

[@Challender]

Top-Notch.

[@nicolasherah8258]

uno por mundo. el de este es Jason.

[@Sledge72au]

After seeing this..I had to dust of the "A lil aint enough" album..I forgot how much I loved this album when I first heard it. I think that was the first time I listened to Jason and his playing made this album special. If Jason still views this page link, what was it like working with DLR..did you have creative licence on this album?

[@aleekazmi]

1:52 is so smooth

[@DouglasPatterson7]

Awesome

[@jussi-pekkaturunen689]

Country and neo classical shredding is actually really good combination. I wonder why it's done so little.

[@clintonblake1436]

What style of guitar playing would "Drop in the Bucket" be called? Boogie Rock? It's all over the place and so much more interesting than just a repetitious rhythm.

[@epoizparadigma8986]

he know jazz chord scale oh my god..very educated guitarist..

[@LogioTek]

He studied classical music and classical guitar when he was growing up. No tabs, a little sheet music, mostly by ear.

[@DushanTorbjorn]

@@LogioTek Typical response from someone who can't sweep.

[@LogioTek]

@@DushanTorbjorn You are right because I don't even play an instrument. JB is my favorite though.

[@DushanTorbjorn]

@@LogioTek I was replying to epoi'z, your comment was nice. How dare any mortal criticize Jason aha.

[@LogioTek]

@@DushanTorbjorn I think epoi'z didn't mean any harm, he's a fan of Jason and isn't from an English speaking country

[@didiermermet-projetevolution]

Whaouw !!!!! 🎶🎸🙂👍

[@CASNY4METAL]

damn make me wanna go play and tear up that guitar

[@davidalley7270]

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and one day you'll be playing again in heaven. This life is temporary, but eternity is a long time...you my friend were one of the greatest guitarists of all time....we are still in awe of your talent.

[@fabrizioroggeri7710]

Un grande delle 6 corde

[@ericfisher1203]

so fuckin badass

[@MrDuds1984]

Take your Whiskey Home part II

[@geometrydashxenon7214]

Is the song named after the yoyo trick?

[@epoizparadigma8986]

rnb blues awsome

[@tomascarrizo3612]

Jason, do you like megadeth?

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

I gotta say I have heard alot of his stuff, and I'd say yeah he's great...but I was never impressed at the flash. His Perpetual album did zilch for me, Cacophony was arpeggio madness but still eh, Roth stuff made me say hmm..., but this just forced my hand and ears. That was tasty incredible stuff and pulled it off clean. Bravo!

[@LogioTek]

Have you heard Perspective and Triumphant Hearts albums?

[@madden7732]

Blue, Black Stallion, Dweller in The Cellar 3:04 solo, Rain, Altitudes, Opus Pocus, Lady Luck's solo, Jasin Street, Concerto's and Temple of the Absurd's licks and arpeggios? I mean Jason was real fast but also had a lot of feeling on his playing lol