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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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| - | + | Marty Friedman, born December 8, 1962, is an American Guitarist, known for having been the lead/rhythm guitarist of the [[Thrash Metal]] band [[Megadeth]] for ten years. Before joining forces with [[Megadeth]], Friedman played with other bands such as Cacophony and [[Hawaii]]. | |
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| - | Marty Friedman, born December 8, 1962, is an American Guitarist, known for having been | + | |
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
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| - | Marty Friedman | + | Marty Friedman formed the band [[Hawaii]] back in 1982. It was a [[Heavy Metal]]/ [[Speed Metal]] band. Although Hawaii was one of the most notable bands from Honolulu, they only last 3 years. |
| + | One year after Hawaii broke up, Friedman joined forces with his friend [[Jason Becker]], creating one of the most talented and influencial shredding duets, '[[Cacophony]]' | ||
| - | One year after Hawaii break up, Friedman join forces with his friend [[Jason Becker]],creating one of the most talented and influencial shredding duet,'[[Cacophony]]' | ||
| + | [[Image:MartyFriedman04.jpg|thumb|left|Marty Friedman and Jason Becker]] | ||
| + | Their first album, the predominatly instrumental ''Speed Metal Symphony'', was a success unlike their second album ''Get Off!!'' that was a commercial failure. In 1989 [[Cacophony]] broke up with Jason joining [[David lee Roth]] and Marty ending up in [[Megadeth]] | ||
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| - | [[ | + | In 1989, Friedman Auditioned for [[Megadeth]]. He was initially rejected by [[Dave Mustaine]] for having multicolored hair.<br> |
| + | Finally, in February 1990, after undergoing what [[Dave Mustaine]] called "Rock School 101", Friedman officially joined [[Megadeth]]. | ||
| + | Racking up sales of 10 million records with them, in January 14, 2000 Friedman left [[Megadeth]], claiming that he got tired of playing [[metal]] music and felt that he couldn't develop as a musician. | ||
| - | Their first album, the predominatly intrusmental Speed Metal Symphony was a sucess unlike their second album Get Off!! that was a commercial failure. At 1989 [[Cacophony]] broke up with Jason joining [[David lee Roth]] and Marty ending up in [[Megadeth]] | ||
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| + | Friedman currently lives in Shinjuku, Tokio, Japan. He has become one of the highest celebrities there, not only in music but also in television, appearing as a regular on 5 major networks. We can also see him on mainstream hit TV programs almost every day in Japan. | ||
| - | In 1989, Friedman Auditioned for [[Megadeth]], he was initially reject by [[Dave Mustaine]] for having multicolored hair. | ||
| - | Finally in February 1990 after undergoing what [[Dave Mustaine]] called "Rock School 101", Friedman officially joined [[Megadeth]]. | ||
| - | Racking up sales of 10 million records with [[Megadeth]], Friedman left [[Megadeth]], claiming that he got tired of playing metal music and felt that he couldn't develop as a musician. | ||
| + | == Style == | ||
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| + | Friedman is as largely self-taught guitarist, known for his exotic sounds and his great sense of improvisation. He is also a very versatile guitarist, going from music styles like [[neo-classical]] to [[thrash metal]] and [[j-pop]]. He's also got a very unique way of holding is guitar pick, making it hard for other players to duplicate his solos | ||
| - | Friedman currently lives in Shinjuku, TOkio, Japan. He has become one of the highest celebrites in Japan, not only in music but also in televesion, appering as a regular on 5 majors networks, also we can see him on mainstream hit TV programs almost every day in Japan. | ||
| - | == Style == | ||
| + | ==Related GMC Lessons== | ||
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| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Marty-Friedman-Scenes-Era/ Marty Friedman Scenes Era] <br> | ||
| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/marty-friedman-style/ Marty Friedman Style 2]<br> | ||
| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/search/Marty%20Friedman/ Marty Friedman Style]<br> | ||
| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/i_want_to_play_in_megadeth/ Marty / Mustaine Style]<br> | ||
| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Marty_Friedman_Tornado_of_Souls_Solo/ Marty Friedman Tornado of Souls Solo]<br> | ||
| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Megadeth-Hangar-18/ Megadeth Hangar 18]<br> | ||
| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/cacophony-style/ Cacophony Style]<br> | ||
| + | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/hirojoshi-scale-lesson/ Hirojoshi Scale Lesson] <br> | ||
| - | Friedman is as largely self-taught guitarist, known for his exotic sounds and his great sence of improvisation, hes also a very versatil guitarist going from music styles like [[neo-classical]], to [[thrash metal]], to [[j-pop]]. He's also possess a very unique way to holding is guitar pick making hard to normal players duplicate his solos | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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'''Hawaii''' | '''Hawaii''' | ||
| - | 1983: Made in Hawaii (EP) (as Vixen) | + | 1983: Made in Hawaii (EP) (as Vixen) <br> |
| - | 1983: One Nation Underground | + | 1983: One Nation Underground<br> |
| - | 1984: Loud, Wild and Heavy (EP) | + | 1984: Loud, Wild and Heavy (EP)<br> |
| - | 1985: Native Are Restless | + | 1985: Native Are Restless <br> |
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'''Cacophony''' | '''Cacophony''' | ||
| - | 1987: Speed Metal Symphony | + | 1987: Speed Metal Symphony <br> |
| - | 1988: Go Off!! | + | 1988: Go Off!!<br> |
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'''Megadeth''' | '''Megadeth''' | ||
| - | 1990: Rust in Peace | + | 1990: Rust in Peace<br> |
| - | 1992: Countdown to Extinction | + | 1992: Countdown to Extinction<br> |
| - | 1994: Youthanasia | + | 1994: Youthanasia<br> |
| - | 1997: Cryptic Writings | + | 1997: Cryptic Writings<br> |
| - | 1999: Risk | + | 1999: Risk<br> |
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'''Solo''' | '''Solo''' | ||
| - | 1988: Dragon’s Kiss | + | 1988: Dragon’s Kiss <br> |
| - | 1992: Scenes | + | 1992: Scenes<br> |
| - | 1995: Introduction | + | 1995: Introduction<br> |
| - | 1996: True Obsessions | + | 1996: True Obsessions<br> |
| - | 2002: Music For Speeding | + | 2002: Music For Speeding<br> |
| - | 2006: Loudspeaker | + | 2006: Loudspeaker<br> |
| - | 2007: Exhibit A Live in Europe | + | 2007: Exhibit A Live in Europe<br> |
| - | 2007: Exhibit B Live in Japan | + | 2007: Exhibit B Live in Japan<br> |
| - | 2008: Future Addict | + | 2008: Future Addict<br> |
| - | 2009: Tokyo Jukebox | + | 2009: Tokyo Jukebox<br> |
| - | 2010: Bad D.N.A | + | 2010: Bad D.N.A<br> |
| + | 2011: Tokio Jukebox 2<br> | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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http://www.martyfriedman.com/ | http://www.martyfriedman.com/ | ||
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Introduction
Marty Friedman, born December 8, 1962, is an American Guitarist, known for having been the lead/rhythm guitarist of the Thrash Metal band Megadeth for ten years. Before joining forces with Megadeth, Friedman played with other bands such as Cacophony and Hawaii.
Career
Marty Friedman formed the band Hawaii back in 1982. It was a Heavy Metal/ Speed Metal band. Although Hawaii was one of the most notable bands from Honolulu, they only last 3 years.
One year after Hawaii broke up, Friedman joined forces with his friend Jason Becker, creating one of the most talented and influencial shredding duets, 'Cacophony'
Their first album, the predominatly instrumental Speed Metal Symphony, was a success unlike their second album Get Off!! that was a commercial failure. In 1989 Cacophony broke up with Jason joining David lee Roth and Marty ending up in Megadeth
In 1989, Friedman Auditioned for Megadeth. He was initially rejected by Dave Mustaine for having multicolored hair.
Finally, in February 1990, after undergoing what Dave Mustaine called "Rock School 101", Friedman officially joined Megadeth.
Racking up sales of 10 million records with them, in January 14, 2000 Friedman left Megadeth, claiming that he got tired of playing metal music and felt that he couldn't develop as a musician.
Friedman currently lives in Shinjuku, Tokio, Japan. He has become one of the highest celebrities there, not only in music but also in television, appearing as a regular on 5 major networks. We can also see him on mainstream hit TV programs almost every day in Japan.
Style
Friedman is as largely self-taught guitarist, known for his exotic sounds and his great sense of improvisation. He is also a very versatile guitarist, going from music styles like neo-classical to thrash metal and j-pop. He's also got a very unique way of holding is guitar pick, making it hard for other players to duplicate his solos
Related GMC Lessons
Marty Friedman Scenes Era
Marty Friedman Style 2
Marty Friedman Style
Marty / Mustaine Style
Marty Friedman Tornado of Souls Solo
Megadeth Hangar 18
Cacophony Style
Hirojoshi Scale Lesson
Discography
Hawaii
1983: Made in Hawaii (EP) (as Vixen)
1983: One Nation Underground
1984: Loud, Wild and Heavy (EP)
1985: Native Are Restless
Cacophony
1987: Speed Metal Symphony
1988: Go Off!!
Megadeth
1990: Rust in Peace
1992: Countdown to Extinction
1994: Youthanasia
1997: Cryptic Writings
1999: Risk
Solo
1988: Dragon’s Kiss
1992: Scenes
1995: Introduction
1996: True Obsessions
2002: Music For Speeding
2006: Loudspeaker
2007: Exhibit A Live in Europe
2007: Exhibit B Live in Japan
2008: Future Addict
2009: Tokyo Jukebox
2010: Bad D.N.A
2011: Tokio Jukebox 2
See Also
