Jason Becker - When You Wish Upon a Star

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • Doing When You Wish Upon a Star in Atlanta, 1989. This is one of my favorite songs. I would like to have made a really nice version of it. From my Hot Licks DVD, The Legendary Guitar of Jason Becker.
    You can donate to the Jason Becker Special Needs Trust via this link: www.paypal.com...
    All donations go directly to assisting Jason and his family in their ongoing battle against ALS.

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  • @gian9967
    @gian9967 5 років тому +170

    Not only technique.but also genius of composition.

    • @hastobe303
      @hastobe303 2 роки тому +4

      Sorry I might have misunderstood you, but are you implying that Jason Becker composed When You Wish Upon A Star? The tune is quite a bit older than he is.
      That being said, he sure did it in his own style. Unmistakable.

    • @gaboelexo
      @gaboelexo 2 роки тому +1

      @@hastobe303 no he didnt

    • @acomou3562
      @acomou3562 2 роки тому +1

      @@hastobe303 🤓

    • @blackwolf8044
      @blackwolf8044 Рік тому +7

      Of course he didn't. But the other 30k notes he sure did compose on top. And. And composes to this day. !!!

  • @ater010
    @ater010 6 років тому +75

    in my opinion is one of the best guitar player of history

  • @AlejandroRasmussen7
    @AlejandroRasmussen7 Рік тому +15

    If you are only impressed by his technique then you have a very surface level appreciation of this colossal musician

  • @aaronhernandez9117
    @aaronhernandez9117 7 років тому +115

    Jason Becker is the G O A T.

    • @nam3less242
      @nam3less242 2 роки тому

      as much as I love this man, Shawn lane takes the cake forsure

    • @alexandreluizalves
      @alexandreluizalves Рік тому

      @@nam3less242 gotta agree... I love Jason as well , but Lane was the Goat in the Milky way galaxy

    • @matiasibarzabal2249
      @matiasibarzabal2249 Рік тому +5

      @@alexandreluizalves I love them both, but I have to say Shawn had an edge over Jason, Shawn played guitar at least twenty years older than Jason, we'll never know what Becker's ceiling would have been.

    • @Ric_1985
      @Ric_1985 Рік тому

      There will never be a GOAT

    • @aaronhernandez9117
      @aaronhernandez9117 Рік тому

      @@Ric_1985 the GOAT

  • @brightbite
    @brightbite 7 років тому +124

    When I wish upon a star... I wish I could see you, Jason... I also wish there were a cure for ALS. *kisses*

  • @RobertHughesMusic
    @RobertHughesMusic 7 років тому +162

    One of the best shredders of all time!

    • @Zadiev
      @Zadiev 7 років тому +38

      One of the best guitarists and musicians!

    • @Ogscottyp
      @Ogscottyp 7 років тому +25

      zob262 ...and best human beings of all time.

    • @jyuviolegrace2879
      @jyuviolegrace2879 7 років тому +2

      one of the best of bests

    • @cuentatablet236no7
      @cuentatablet236no7 7 років тому +7

      zob262 THE BEST. PERIOD.

    • @sbeqstion
      @sbeqstion 6 років тому +1

      6yyyyyyeeeeeeeessssssss

  • @Nickshreds890
    @Nickshreds890 3 місяці тому +2

    His playing is so heavenly and gorgeous ! Thank you for all you have given the world Jason ! Much love to you and your family ❤

  • @JacobZirkin
    @JacobZirkin 7 років тому +45

    That pentatonic lick at 1:54. Jeeze that's fast

    • @tanner3285
      @tanner3285 3 роки тому +10

      Because of your comment on that part of his shredding it inspires me to try to get faster.

    • @michaelsmoak6267
      @michaelsmoak6267 2 роки тому +7

      He messed up there haha

    • @goregore6259
      @goregore6259 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like a Napalm Death tune

    • @logancleary374
      @logancleary374 Рік тому +1

      That was ridiculous

  • @nimaakhtarkhavari8766
    @nimaakhtarkhavari8766 3 роки тому +5

    So effortless, so natural...

  • @glenwalters8333
    @glenwalters8333 3 роки тому +18

    31 years ago and still among the highest of standards. If anyone has more videos of cacophony or Jason solo, please share them here on youtube. He would have taken the instrument to the furthest part of the universe. Would have loved to see a new cacophony recording and tour. Thanks for the continuous inspiration Jason.👍

  • @jamesmarko1787
    @jamesmarko1787 4 роки тому +10

    Love Jason's embarrassed facial expressions in here when he feels like he messed up.

  • @magneticintrusion
    @magneticintrusion Рік тому +1

    Dude. I just want to remind you how much we appreciate you...

  • @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5
    @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5 4 роки тому +11

    Today, after watching this, I am a believer. Jason Becker is a legitimate rock god! wow....

  • @BPoweredLove
    @BPoweredLove 5 років тому +14

    I think this might the most impressive clip I've ever seen of Becker.

  • @BrendanMacsGuitarGear
    @BrendanMacsGuitarGear 4 роки тому +12

    Man that technique is just super inspiring!

  • @danidelgado3015
    @danidelgado3015 2 місяці тому

    GENIUS

  • @MrCicatrix13
    @MrCicatrix13 6 років тому +8

    An absolute joy to behold! My favorite guitarist.

  • @borizh
    @borizh 3 роки тому +5

    The best guitar player and most incredible composer on the planet

  • @mezzy238
    @mezzy238 3 роки тому +2

    Not only does he melt my face. He also melts my mind. Fucking genius

  • @CammedFox
    @CammedFox 3 роки тому +2

    I remember buying Perpetual Burn as a teenager, and being so blown away by it, especially Mabel's Fatal Fable. I wasn't aware that a human being could play so blindingly fast but still sound so beautiful and musical

  • @Javier_Cejas
    @Javier_Cejas 7 років тому +50

    Siempre que me preguntan ¿Quién es el mejor guitarrista? yo les digo "Jason Becker" 👏

    • @leocalostros7442
      @leocalostros7442 7 років тому

      ¿Marty Friedman?

    • @DnXto
      @DnXto 6 років тому +4

      Jason Becker

    • @bm8584
      @bm8584 5 років тому +4

      Jason Becker

    • @brunovallesmunoz4757
      @brunovallesmunoz4757 3 роки тому +1

      El mejor Shredder: JASON BECKER!!!
      EL MEJOR GUITARRISTA:
      1. RITCHIE BLACKMORE
      2. ULI JON ROTH
      3. MICHAEL SCHENKER

    • @rodrigocastrotoledo6666
      @rodrigocastrotoledo6666 2 роки тому +3

      Tambien les digo a mis amigos guitarristas death metal que Jason Becker es el mejor guitarrista !!!

  • @alexandreviol
    @alexandreviol 7 років тому +4

    The best guitar player ever. An astounding ability and musicality

  • @madden7732
    @madden7732 4 роки тому +6

    The description just tears my heart apart 😢 "i would like to have made a nice version of it" 😭

  • @myrskypilvi2819
    @myrskypilvi2819 7 років тому +8

    Beautiful technique, he makes it look so easy.

  • @chris4087
    @chris4087 3 роки тому +2

    Wow I have more respect he condensed it into brightest star of all. Amazing I don't know who sung it but was one of my fave songs ever.

  • @jmgmarcus808
    @jmgmarcus808 5 років тому +2

    I think everyone who watches this and knows about Jason believes one day he will play again. I know I do. ✊🏼

  • @plutoneon_tv8070
    @plutoneon_tv8070 4 роки тому +3

    "How does he do that?
    ..simple: He is absolutely insane!
    Reasons why he is still alive
    NEVER FIT IN...
    FUCK THEM....
    JUST BE,
    Simple,
    ALRIGHT???!!!

  • @jeffsond
    @jeffsond Рік тому +1

    He is a machine whether he’s playing a guitar or composing music. Sure miss is playing.

  • @bigchapaxe8267
    @bigchapaxe8267 Рік тому

    What a legacy you will leave one of a kind x

  • @kennyb8531
    @kennyb8531 4 роки тому +4

    Holy shit he's does it so awesome live

  • @TheModernHermeticist
    @TheModernHermeticist 7 років тому +7

    Good to see you got the rights to use your own music. Much love.

  • @charlesbukowski7730
    @charlesbukowski7730 3 роки тому +2

    I can hear Marty Friedman influences here!

    • @akidk1499
      @akidk1499 3 роки тому

      Read Jason's interview of Triumphant Hearts..
      You'll hear the reason

  • @kidus9069
    @kidus9069 2 роки тому

    My favorite video on the internet hahaha

  • @hfhfhffhf4654
    @hfhfhffhf4654 7 років тому +14

    Hi Jason, how r u? I'm a 17 years old Brazilian guitarrist. Here, the good music isn't always
    appreciated among the people and i want to change that. One of my biggest dreams is your answer! Thanks for being my influence, man! I want so much to compose something good and show you

    • @jyuviolegrace2879
      @jyuviolegrace2879 7 років тому

      Good luck!

    • @Rendall81
      @Rendall81 5 років тому +1

      what kind of answer are you expecting ?

    • @SophiAthena22
      @SophiAthena22 4 роки тому

      dream on Brazilian guitarist

    • @madden7732
      @madden7732 4 роки тому +4

      @@Rendall81 I think its more of a compliment than making than question.

  • @bradking1067
    @bradking1067 5 років тому +1

    Whoa... Serious shredding found here . Really beautiful guitar playing kind of like a futuristic Brian May.😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @uuuaaaaaa
    @uuuaaaaaa 7 років тому +5

    A very difficult and complex piece. But you were able to put a lot of articulation and emotion in it! I love it! :)

    • @johngtr3577
      @johngtr3577 Рік тому +2

      You dont give tips to Jason Becker. No.

    • @uuuaaaaaa
      @uuuaaaaaa Рік тому

      @@johngtr3577 it was a case of me having bad English back in a day, not giving advice to Jason, that would have been outrageous xD

    • @johngtr3577
      @johngtr3577 Рік тому

      @@uuuaaaaaa pô tu é Br tbm kkkkk tendi

  • @chris4087
    @chris4087 3 роки тому +1

    Marty done such a awesome job capturing the feel

    • @chris4087
      @chris4087 3 роки тому +2

      Into the wilderness . Most powerful song Marty has played. Who ever sung it matched so well.

    • @javierjj338
      @javierjj338 2 роки тому

      @@chris4087 I think it was Melle Vasquez

  • @dr.j5642
    @dr.j5642 6 років тому +1

    fuckin beast mode at points and so effortlessly at that. truly a one of a kind talent right here

  • @GEORGE_JATZ
    @GEORGE_JATZ 5 місяців тому

    GORGEOUS JAS(GOD BLESS YOU)😅😮😢😂❤

  • @christineayres7199
    @christineayres7199 2 роки тому

    Even God makes mistakes , Jason Becker is the God

  • @nicolasherah8258
    @nicolasherah8258 6 років тому +2

    te amo jason.gracias amigo

  • @danieljbdj
    @danieljbdj 2 роки тому +1

    Esse cara é de outro mundo😳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @stradivari5352
    @stradivari5352 6 років тому +1

    😌😌💆💆. El Mejor Sin Duda. Gracias Jason Becker.

  • @psgamer6665
    @psgamer6665 7 років тому +1

    simply amazing

  • @modsbeck
    @modsbeck 4 роки тому +2

    1:07 holy fuck Jason!

  • @Meganmaggiemay
    @Meganmaggiemay 7 років тому

    I still LOVE to see the stars at night. Sometimes I go stand outside in the night all alone and just try to see how many stars I can see. They say there are more stars than there are grains of sand...

  • @float_rock
    @float_rock 7 років тому +1

    Looking forward to the new album!

  • @diegoislablanche3585
    @diegoislablanche3585 2 роки тому

    I love You JB...tnks

  • @christineayres5339
    @christineayres5339 7 років тому +8

    Master

  • @mustafagadaffi4680
    @mustafagadaffi4680 Рік тому

    Maestro de maestros!!!

  • @eugenekrabs6400
    @eugenekrabs6400 7 років тому +1

    So weird to see a video on UA-cam with no dislikes.

  • @Mrrabbit211200
    @Mrrabbit211200 7 років тому +1

    Idol 😍 greetings from Chile Jason!

  • @nayaradaisyde2015
    @nayaradaisyde2015 7 років тому +3

    my hero ❤

  • @elmamut5903
    @elmamut5903 7 років тому

    Thanks for that.

  • @shantrahara7201
    @shantrahara7201 7 років тому

    thanks for the video quality

  • @fredsalter1915
    @fredsalter1915 3 роки тому +4

    What guitar is he playing here? Plus, he has superb hands and finger length for shredding!!! So sad about his illness, tho.....

    • @LindaEll89
      @LindaEll89 2 роки тому +3

      To me his beloved blue Carvin or "Bluey."

  • @m.e.1297
    @m.e.1297 Рік тому

    Amazing playing. I love watching this video. Such mind blowing ability and perfect tone. Thank you, Jason!

  • @eaguilera6781
    @eaguilera6781 7 років тому

    Hits u right in the heart i tell ya, gaharrrr

  • @FreeTheJambon
    @FreeTheJambon 6 років тому +12

    Si y'a des francophones à 0:49 on dirait qu'il gueule "Ah, merde !" :o

  • @cuentatablet236no7
    @cuentatablet236no7 7 років тому

    this needs to be edited and assembled with some keyboards doing the armony, it's magic

  • @dirkadirka5395
    @dirkadirka5395 6 років тому

    Best on the planet Earth.

  • @thiagosmith4980
    @thiagosmith4980 5 років тому

    The best guitar !!!!

  • @megananda7826
    @megananda7826 7 років тому

    Amazing couple, jason and carvin 😘😘😘

  • @daniellopes4584
    @daniellopes4584 7 років тому +1

    great solo.

  • @Dennoy82
    @Dennoy82 3 роки тому

    Genius

  • @mattbenson2607
    @mattbenson2607 7 років тому

    Bravo. Maestro

  • @pedroabujamra2585
    @pedroabujamra2585 3 роки тому +1

    Sensacional

  • @booboo2307
    @booboo2307 7 років тому

    jiji Beautiful 😀😍

  • @jsgguitar3143
    @jsgguitar3143 7 років тому

    Imortal Becker

  • @Reycito-oq7yi
    @Reycito-oq7yi 3 роки тому

    0:31 ❤️

  • @budg.6094
    @budg.6094 2 роки тому +2

    I get the feeling that whoever this man’s first guitar teacher was, within 6 months Jason was probably better he was …

  • @gregdrmax
    @gregdrmax Рік тому

    Gosh

  • @jazzfiend6473
    @jazzfiend6473 7 років тому

    I'm not suprised some hit the dislike button. This shit is fuckin crazy.

  • @ArtGuitarLTX
    @ArtGuitarLTX 3 роки тому

    😅😅😅😅 *pinky behind the neck
    * ok now I’ll be able to play this… 😅😅

  • @annisarazaq4146
    @annisarazaq4146 4 роки тому +1

    wow

  • @jonhstudio
    @jonhstudio 7 років тому

    Woow!!!

  • @ryansadauskis
    @ryansadauskis 7 років тому +2

    1:54 might be the fastest I've ever seen someone's fingers move.

    • @madden7732
      @madden7732 4 роки тому

      And that isnt his fastest lol check out Jason Becker 1986 Jam and you'll see the true beast Jason was.

  • @danielaquino5324
    @danielaquino5324 5 років тому +2

    O melhor

  • @basit.himself9259
    @basit.himself9259 2 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥🌹

  • @JHinsonMusic
    @JHinsonMusic 8 місяців тому

    1:06 Damn!!

  • @damianocortesi6676
    @damianocortesi6676 Рік тому

    god was too jealous of this

  • @CursedLemon
    @CursedLemon 25 днів тому

    Some people are just born with a freak-ass nervous system

  • @rndr3793
    @rndr3793 5 років тому

    Love this 0:33

  • @sebastianbuglioni606
    @sebastianbuglioni606 5 років тому

    Impresionante

  • @drums5050
    @drums5050 3 місяці тому

    1:07-1:15 hyper genius mode on

  • @ironmainiac1783
    @ironmainiac1783 4 роки тому +5

    Yngwie who? Wow.

  • @bennybonilla2864
    @bennybonilla2864 2 роки тому +2

    I’m embarrassed to say that I thought his knee was some bald guy with a mole on the back of his head really digging his playing…

  • @TitoJuan
    @TitoJuan 6 років тому

    Good

  • @leltraco1983
    @leltraco1983 7 років тому +4

    Hi Jason,I'm learning Cannon in D sweep picking, but how can i practice for have more speed? i play that so slow

    • @0record0
      @0record0 7 років тому +12

      Hey, he is no longer able to play, he has ALS, he's basically paralyzed, look at his fb. This video was made when he was young
      I am a sweeper and can help, to gain more speed you need to focus on precision and muscle memory. Practice everything at a paste that is just comfortable, do not care about speed for a moment but instead about cleanliness and your timing
      Then there is a point when it just snaps and you will be able to play whatever you practised 5 times faster. It is becase you fingers got used to the motion. It is not about the speed but about teaching them where to go. If they know without hesitation and right times then they will go there at whatever speed your physical limit is ;)
      Also metronome is your friend, practice with it from time to time, and don't worry if things don't sound right, they will and everything will be super awesome
      I hope that I helped :)
      Check out Jason's fb

    • @1505-d9r
      @1505-d9r 7 років тому +2

      LeL traco I learnt that piece by using a metronome 'till it became muscle memory

    • @merrittmussorgsky2937
      @merrittmussorgsky2937 7 років тому +3

      You need to get your sweep picking down cold first to the point of it being just automatic. Learn 2 string, 3 string, 4 string, 5 string and finally 6 string major and minor triads, diminished and augmented as well as seventh chords, sixth chords as well as sus 2's and 4's and eventually upper extensions like 9ths 11ths and 13th's but for now just stick to your triads in the three main shapes in all keys and practice transitioning from shape to shape once you got it down in one position with different groupings like groups of 3's 4's 5's 6's 7's 8's and 9's and further eventually if you want but most stick to 3's and 4's. Work with your metronome and take it slow, very slow at first and just work your way up. Like Orecord0 said once your fingers know where to go speed will be easy to achieve. Also practice different chord progressions, besides transposing them from records of classical music and jazz, which can be difficult at first unless your got your ears together, use a fake book. Jason would do this all the time, just practicing his sweeps over different chord progressions. When you can do that you can learn a piece like Canon in D or Serrana in a matter of minutes. Literally as soon as you memorize the notes you will be able to play it without even practicing it or with very little practice just to get it smoking. ALWAYS GET THE TECHNIQUE DOWN FIRST THEN ATTEMPT A TUNE OR ETUDE OR SOLO OR WHATEVER THAT USES THAT TECHNIQUE. You do that my friend with all your techniques such as sweeping, alternate picking, economy picking, hammer ons and pull offs, legato(all hammer approach) gypsy picking, tapping with different note groupings in all finger combinations and in all keys and there's nothing you won't be able to play! It'll just be memorizing the notes and nailing the mood and phrasing instead of the technique cause you'll have that down already. Makes learning and playing music much much easier, quicker and more fun!

    • @dohi3911
      @dohi3911 5 років тому

      @@merrittmussorgsky2937 the best explanation on getting down lead and speed ive ever heard. thankyou kind sir!!

  • @Leatherface123.
    @Leatherface123. 5 років тому +1

    My father has TMATD too much addiction to drugs

  • @SpaceGuitar69
    @SpaceGuitar69 3 роки тому

    Man next to Hendrix

  • @denesdesouzacintracintra4178
    @denesdesouzacintracintra4178 7 років тому

    e demais parabeis

  • @thetetchy
    @thetetchy 2 роки тому +1

    How to get Jason's tone?

  • @gabevero537
    @gabevero537 2 роки тому

    That guitar of his, what’s guitar is that ? Looks like a luthiers guitar!

  • @sahelanthropus4422
    @sahelanthropus4422 3 місяці тому

    Jason sounds more like Marty Friedman than Marty Friedman here.

  • @ΑγγελικήΚουλούρη-υ1μ
    @ΑγγελικήΚουλούρη-υ1μ 7 років тому +1

    How old was Jason by then???

  • @lba08001
    @lba08001 3 роки тому

    The part that starts at 1 minute looks pretty difficult… Jesus

  • @jamesstone9140
    @jamesstone9140 4 місяці тому

    The closest comparison is Hendrix’ Star Spangled Banner…..and Jimi Hendrix doesn’t compare to this guy. JH was great, an innovator, way ahead of his time. Hendrix had “soul.” Yes, all true. Hendrix also had peaked. But
    JB was just beginning to
    scratch the surface of his talent when he was diagnosed with ALS.

  • @ipw77
    @ipw77 3 роки тому

    His screw-ups are tabbed, people.

  • @kevenmurilo2115
    @kevenmurilo2115 6 місяців тому

    Song name?