The day I got tricked into meeting my guitar hero, Jason Becker

Фильм және анимация

A few months ago, my boyfriend and savvy business manager Josh told me that I had an audition to be the face of a new guitar app that was going to be the next big thing in the music world. Little did I know it was an elaborate trick that would end in me playing a composition by one of my biggest guitar influences- in front of him in his own living room.
Full story at www.nitastrauss.com!
www.jasonbeckerguitar.com
www.alsa.org

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  • @NoVacancies
    @NoVacancies8 жыл бұрын

    I can imagine Jason getting extremely sad but happy at the same time watching someone playing his music in front of him.

  • @Orion28296

    @Orion28296

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ben Naylor You could see kind of a smile in his face while she played :)

  • @matrags

    @matrags

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ben Naylor I imagine Jason has largely come to terms with his condition at least I hope he has. I think he realises just what an inspiration he is to many guitarists.

  • @PercyLeMat

    @PercyLeMat

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mark Griffiths That's the impression I've gotten from his interviews.

  • @AlexRamosDrTaz

    @AlexRamosDrTaz

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mark Griffiths +1 That can never be repaid, many times over!

  • @CoDisafishy

    @CoDisafishy

    8 жыл бұрын

    I believe he still writes music, which is as much to a musician as playing music.

  • @chriscollingwood2544
    @chriscollingwood25444 жыл бұрын

    It makes me sad to think of the pure talent this world was robbed of when Jason came down with ALS.....truly a musical genius. Nita did him proud....she absolutely rips her version of Perpetual Burn. Two shred gods!

  • @SynsityGW

    @SynsityGW

    4 ай бұрын

    it's sad to think of how many live performances of altitudes we were robbed of. instead we have a grand total of fucking zero.

  • @snerddarplol
    @snerddarplol7 жыл бұрын

    If I got all seven Dragon Balls I would wish for Jason to be back in guitar playing order. What a legend...

  • @kane00000

    @kane00000

    5 жыл бұрын

    You wouldn't wish for a cure for ALS??

  • @kakarotosama3571

    @kakarotosama3571

    4 жыл бұрын

    No worries..

  • @butterflyforeve

    @butterflyforeve

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kane00000 why question his wish? He was making a sweet statement that will never come true why try and make him feel bad for that?

  • @soul_headshot

    @soul_headshot

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@butterflyforeve because people are assholes.

  • @aadityakiran_s

    @aadityakiran_s

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kane00000 Good idea.

  • @DeadlyRivfader
    @DeadlyRivfader5 жыл бұрын

    As a metalhead I have known about Jason for years, but since his mucis isnt really my taste I never knew much about him other than that he is a big name amongst guitars. So when I read an interview with him in a Swedish metal magazine I found out what he suffers from and I must say that a guy who can only comunicate with his eyes and still write an album... thats a legend.

  • @kozmycblues666

    @kozmycblues666

    Жыл бұрын

    Gran comentario amigo. 👍

  • @empire0
    @empire08 жыл бұрын

    "I'm not ready!" It's ok, Nita, no one is. Must have been a thrill to play Jason's guitar in front of him.

  • @billysantoro8798

    @billysantoro8798

    5 жыл бұрын

    She most probably meant.."I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy!!" (Wayne's World) ..we're not worthy..we're not worthy!! Ha..ha.

  • @captainchaos8701

    @captainchaos8701

    2 жыл бұрын

    it was cool to see someone who can shred in front of 50,000 fans break down like a little kid. Kudos to both Nita and of course Jason and his family.

  • @saadsnake6
    @saadsnake68 жыл бұрын

    I always underestimated her guitar playing but seeing her play perpetual burn just blew my mind , my apologies, I change my opinion , she is a great guitar player .... Seeing jason becker sitting on that seat always brings tears in my eyes...

  • @bakerXderek
    @bakerXderek7 жыл бұрын

    This was SOOO awesome to watch !!! Must have been surreal !

  • @kadenbohm775

    @kadenbohm775

    7 жыл бұрын

    bakerXderek hey man I'm subbed! I would love to see some music content on your channel

  • @amazingvariable

    @amazingvariable

    6 жыл бұрын

    CHYEAAAAH YOU LIKE SHRED TOO?!

  • @QuistJam
    @QuistJam8 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this. Jason rocks

  • @johnathanwetherill456

    @johnathanwetherill456

    2 жыл бұрын

    Holy Shit Quist was here ??

  • @markrosenquist8259

    @markrosenquist8259

    2 жыл бұрын

    So Amazing!

  • @Scotty_Russell_Music
    @Scotty_Russell_Music8 жыл бұрын

    I cry like a a baby everytime i watch anything about Jason. She just increased her guitar cred 100%

  • @andrewkeen24

    @andrewkeen24

    8 жыл бұрын

    +bigbigsound Yeah shit it never used to get me that much until I lost my dad to ALS and now seeing Jason is painful, wish they could develop a cure.

  • @Scotty_Russell_Music

    @Scotty_Russell_Music

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry you lost your Dad to this horrible disease. Im sure everyone would second you in wishing there was a cure,hopefully one day. When i see Jason i often think of the star that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

  • @Scotty_Russell_Music

    @Scotty_Russell_Music

    8 жыл бұрын

    My father died in '99 from a stroke.The pain of missing him will always be with me but it's become something I can deal with. I hope you're okay bro.

  • @butterflyforeve

    @butterflyforeve

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Scotty_Russell_Music lost mine in 99 as well, mine didn't hurt as much as losing my father in law 3 months after his name sake was born. I love that man with all my heart

  • @nikolassummers7092
    @nikolassummers70927 жыл бұрын

    She is like playing for the grand wizard of shred.

  • @80srocker67
    @80srocker673 жыл бұрын

    Jason Becker is a legend and definitely should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

  • @docsworld1369
    @docsworld13694 жыл бұрын

    This made me tear up. I would have been crying if I was there in person. Been listening to him since 1986 or 1987. What an honor!! At least you can shred like a beast. 💜

  • @theclanmorrison
    @theclanmorrison8 жыл бұрын

    Everything about this story is amazing! Jason,his Mum,Nita's boyfriend for setting this up and of course Nita's playing!

  • @1analist

    @1analist

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Craig Morrison Marilyn is JB girlfriend (or was) but not mom, just wanted to let u know , n totally agree with u about the amazing story . I recommend you to watch JB Not dead yet film wich is awesome it really is. Peace out buddy :)

  • @CriticalThinking88
    @CriticalThinking883 жыл бұрын

    It's adorable how nervous she got when they pulled up to Jason's house because she is so fiercely confident all the time, and that moment of vulnerability showed how important that was for her.

  • @evilcowboy
    @evilcowboy8 жыл бұрын

    Jason is one of the best guitar players I have ever seen in my life and he seems like such a nice guy. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. Not just for what he has contributed musically to he world but also the absolute rarity of fighting ALS to the point most others would have given up. Everyone who ever touches a guitar should have at least one Jason Becker piece they choose to learn. It almost instantly makes you a better guitar player.

  • @xmsparker

    @xmsparker

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ok I'm doing it

  • @sagarock1012

    @sagarock1012

    5 жыл бұрын

    I tried to learn altitudes

  • @JRixG15

    @JRixG15

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have tried perpetual burn, altitudes and mabels fatal fable. I cant play any of them through but by simply getting little phrases and key parts I'm getting better. He is a fucking genius and trying to learn anything jason wrote just makes me wanna quit. I started learning serrana and I have decided to just do that over the next few years ahah!

  • @madddogg7920

    @madddogg7920

    4 жыл бұрын

    And Jason is still composing and releasing music. He can't play it anymore, of course, but his mind is still as sharp and brilliant as it ever was and he has a lot of musicians who are willing to help him bring his visions to life.

  • @jacelandadventures1523

    @jacelandadventures1523

    4 жыл бұрын

    “Air” is mine!

  • @seanlheeger
    @seanlheeger5 жыл бұрын

    I opened for my guitar hero (Tony MacAlpine) back in 1997, so I can kinda feel what you went through. It's magical and surreal. I was an insect among gods.

  • @raksh9

    @raksh9

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you opened for Tony Macalpine?? I'd shake your hand if it wasn't on the other side of the world. I've loved his music since the early 90s.

  • @colemcgowan6083

    @colemcgowan6083

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tony MacAlpine is the shit

  • @jacob5014

    @jacob5014

    Жыл бұрын

    @@colemcgowan6083 Is one of the greatest.

  • @shadowsong1
    @shadowsong18 жыл бұрын

    I get emotional too when I see Jason becker vids too. I just think of what might have been and all the great music he would have made that we never got to hear. most of the world doesn't even know what it was deprived of. she is lovely.. and she can play....but this shows she can PLAY..

  • @madddogg7920

    @madddogg7920

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if you've heard it but Jason just released an album called "Triumphant Hearts." He still creates music using only his eyes. It's a testament to Jason's genius that a man who can no longer speak, move or breathe on his own is still capable of creating music that's beyond the abilities of so many of us who still can play our guitars.

  • @butterflyforeve

    @butterflyforeve

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@madddogg7920 thank you for correcting this person there is nothing to pity here Jason is still showing the world his genius

  • @totalguitarcovers2770
    @totalguitarcovers27708 жыл бұрын

    The beggining of the video seemed like one of those job interviews on brazzers xd But now serious awesome guitar playing :)

  • @flyingmanforfun

    @flyingmanforfun

    8 жыл бұрын

    thought the exact same thing

  • @CharafB1

    @CharafB1

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TotalGuitarCovers lol

  • @NavidKhan84

    @NavidKhan84

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TotalGuitarCovers Hahaha Fake Agents much!

  • @aquabot

    @aquabot

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TotalGuitarCovers my thoughts exactly.

  • @2goXD

    @2goXD

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TotalGuitarCovers lol

  • @ghosthead2008
    @ghosthead20086 жыл бұрын

    Not ashamed to admit, I almost cried! I've been playing for almost 30 years, and to see JB go from one of the greatest guitar players in the world, to almost vegetative, was/is really sad. Really cool that you got to meet and play for him. Even though he couldn't physically express it, you know he was really happy! Btw, great playing!

  • @user-qw2ub3co8n

    @user-qw2ub3co8n

    5 ай бұрын

    Su música sigue sonando y seguirá siendo un genio quiero imaginar que en sí musiteca mental el sigue escribiendo

  • @primeDecomposition
    @primeDecomposition8 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't care less about most shred guitar stuff, but Perpetual Burn is such a badass composition; it's like someone revived Paganini from the dead, handed him an electric guitar and a Marshall stack and said "here, make something with this." In terms of complex harmony and melody it gets so much closer to the spirit of classical virtuoso style composition than Yngwie ever did.

  • @georgeaslanidis644

    @georgeaslanidis644

    7 жыл бұрын

    primeDecomposition I find Yngwie has a style that is more of Vivaldi and Bach than Paganini. Where as Jason is more technically proficient and really terrifies you with his playing like Paganini did.

  • @budgiecat9039

    @budgiecat9039

    6 жыл бұрын

    what about Air?

  • @dorianponcela9680

    @dorianponcela9680

    6 жыл бұрын

    Interesting thought. I love the music of Jason Becker and Malmsteen. In fact, I think Malmsteen's Rising Force and Perpetual Burn are the reference for neoclassical virtuoso guitar music. However, I think "Far beyond the sun" is completely comparable to the song "Perpetual burn" and both remind of Paganini. I really don't want to get into comparing Jason and Yngwie because both are so talented and gifted that doesn't make sense. At that level you just can't say one is better that the other. We also have to remember that Yngwie was a big influence on Jason. Those arpeggios and fast scales maybe where inspired by Malmsteen :)

  • @AlejandroRasmussen7

    @AlejandroRasmussen7

    3 жыл бұрын

    you`re rigth.. is really far beyond your normal shred composition... its even far beyond ... far beyod the sun lol.. which is an amazing composition... it is of the caliber of a master composer from the times of old... like you just said... Its a shame that Jason almost never mentions how he composed that ... it sees he probably doesnt realize how brutal that song is. and Im not event talking technically but as work of art

  • @Adrain30
    @Adrain308 жыл бұрын

    this is such a great video..i don' think Id have the courage to play in front of him I would be too star struck he was such an influence even though I don;t play neo classical. Nita you are awesome!!

  • @dylanswint1795
    @dylanswint17958 жыл бұрын

    Must be so awesome for people to play his music right in the room with him, a feeling of recognition very few musicians ever get to experience.

  • @ThunderFalcon333
    @ThunderFalcon3337 жыл бұрын

    Jason Becker you are still amazing!!!

  • @rhapsody1979
    @rhapsody19798 жыл бұрын

    I hate seeing him like this!! All those guitars hanging on the wall and his amazing skills wasted because of that fucking disease. I can't even imagine what his thoughts might be while looking at people in front of him, playing his songs and holding a guitar on their laps. I'm sure he tells himself, "damn, i wanna do that again!!" Sorry if my english is a mess, but i really wanted to express what i feel.

  • @silverstone3228

    @silverstone3228

    7 жыл бұрын

    i think he is over this feeling since many many years...poor guy

  • @blackassasin175

    @blackassasin175

    7 жыл бұрын

    Billy C. I heard an interview he did about what it was like before he had ALS and it was very depressing, he said people would get angry and be rude to him because he could barely stand up, because the disease was progressing

  • @jonnyquest8774

    @jonnyquest8774

    6 жыл бұрын

    Life is unfair. How great he was when this came on, and how much greater he would've been (as a player) if he didn't have ALS.

  • @harlequincat

    @harlequincat

    6 жыл бұрын

    Billy C. I imagine he´s gotten over that. Livin´ on hatin´ is such a waste.

  • @relaxingcare2818

    @relaxingcare2818

    6 жыл бұрын

    this man are guitar legend who not blessing by God..

  • @charkvaror2112
    @charkvaror21128 жыл бұрын

    Nice & moving. To the people saying she's lucky: She's not, she worked hard, and most certainly still does.

  • @TheCjbowman
    @TheCjbowman2 жыл бұрын

    You kick ass, Nita!! Jason is one phenomenal human being, as well as being an all time great guitarist. I'm positive that he thoroughly enjoyed being part of the surprise and getting to hear you play. Brought a huge smile to my face!! 💕☀️

  • @nextlevelgamer6936
    @nextlevelgamer69368 жыл бұрын

    Jason Becker is like the Stephen Hawking of guitar playing.

  • @JohmathanBSwift

    @JohmathanBSwift

    8 жыл бұрын

    Very beautifully said .

  • @ShahriarHaqueStuff

    @ShahriarHaqueStuff

    8 жыл бұрын

    but better

  • @jaimesantos809

    @jaimesantos809

    7 жыл бұрын

    Literally is xD

  • @nextlevelgamer6936

    @nextlevelgamer6936

    7 жыл бұрын

    ***** Yes, it does.

  • @ScareMouth

    @ScareMouth

    7 жыл бұрын

    NextLevelGamer Is it possible for Jason to use the same equipment that helps stephen hawking to talk?

  • @jimm3205
    @jimm32058 жыл бұрын

    Man, I wish I could just wave a magic wand and heal that guy. This tears my soul out every time I watch a video of Jason. So sad and unfair.

  • @gajo1256
    @gajo12568 жыл бұрын

    This video almost made me shed a tear, just to know that Jason watches others doing something he can't anymore.

  • @sagarock1012

    @sagarock1012

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ya that's the most sad part

  • @poot_by_the_foot1341

    @poot_by_the_foot1341

    4 жыл бұрын

    Almost made you shred a tear

  • @LXDNG

    @LXDNG

    4 жыл бұрын

    But isn't there joy in it though? Knowing that someone else somewhere carries on your life's work after you no longer can...

  • @somegirl558

    @somegirl558

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah... And her boyfriend or friend annoys the living crap out of me. 😶

  • @Opaynemusic

    @Opaynemusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@somegirl558 Josh v annoys you?

  • @jefferycopeland469
    @jefferycopeland4694 жыл бұрын

    I just learned about Becker not long ago and he is my favorite now. Just an incredible player and composer . Love the fact that he still composes to this day. Love you Jason Becker

  • @lovelesstv
    @lovelesstv2 жыл бұрын

    Jason's music always gives me goosebumps but seeing him and his family interact with other guitarists always makes my eyes water a bit. so good to see this, thank you.

  • @johnnyz3532
    @johnnyz35325 жыл бұрын

    Awesome !!! Much respect for Nita !!! Great playing and what an experience it must have been meeting Jason.

  • @niptodstan
    @niptodstan8 жыл бұрын

    She was great. But he must cry inside when he sees someone play. How frustrating must it be?

  • @danielbell4007

    @danielbell4007

    8 жыл бұрын

    +CyberLeaf Unfortunately, ALS doesn't usually let people stick around very long. He's already lived 3-4 times longer than most with the diagnosis.

  • @bloodecro1768

    @bloodecro1768

    8 жыл бұрын

    +niptodstan After you lived with it soon 20 years you pritty much compensate with your condition and don't even think about stuff like that. He seemed rather joyful that someone plays and appreciate his music.

  • @Despond

    @Despond

    7 жыл бұрын

    We could never understand the frustration of your body not doing what the mind what's it to. He truly is a far better man than me, because I'd probably try wheel myself off a cliff. He is a special person, and I hope one day nanotechnology is advanced enough so no-one would have to suffer such tragic diseases.

  • @ald.5147

    @ald.5147

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would be happy that a chick like her came to visit. Hopefully, she gave him a kiss before she left.

  • @eily_b

    @eily_b

    4 жыл бұрын

    He seemed quite happy to hear her, he even asked her to play. So why do you assume it's frustrating for him?

  • @kevinfrench1238
    @kevinfrench12385 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Nita and Jason are both "Class Acts" They both deserve all the kudos they have recieved!

  • @zzkeokizz
    @zzkeokizz8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much. I loved seeing Jason. Haven't seen him in decades. He looks great. He sounds the same- genuine and loving. You were just awesome. You always are. You are incredibly humble and genuine. I love that about you. I'm so happy you brought us on this journey - even though it wasn't your intent. Thank you.

  • @jokerbox_official
    @jokerbox_official8 жыл бұрын

    WOW you play SO WELL! So fluid! And to meet Jason! I could have never played in front of him. NICELY DONE! you guys are a great couple by the way. great video!

  • @p40tomahawk41
    @p40tomahawk415 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing.... as a guitar player myself I know how hard Jason Becker material is to learn and play... You did a fantastic job... Jason is one of the all time best...I wish he had he shot at the fame he deserves ....great post

  • @KillertoneLabs
    @KillertoneLabs8 жыл бұрын

    Wow Jason is the man. For sure the Steven hawking of shred 🎸. God bless him and all the fans and family who show him so much love. Mom, I'm thinking of you... You must be so proud of Jason.

  • @svarthelikoptern
    @svarthelikoptern6 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. Once a while I pop in, when I'm feeling down, and it picks me up. Love Jason, love Nita. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @gian9967
    @gian99675 жыл бұрын

    Great guitar player this nice lady. I think Jason was happy. Everybody can love the strong spirit and talent of Jason. Great video!

  • @theturkishrider
    @theturkishrider7 жыл бұрын

    @5:14 man after this second it is so emotional for me, i hardly managed to hold my tears... jason is my hero as well... wish to be there.

  • @andrewbills1084
    @andrewbills10842 жыл бұрын

    There are no words I can say to accurately justify how awesome and inspiring this video is, I saw Nita Strauss with Alice Cooper in 2016 I managed to move up to the front row due to a very kind security guard, I absolutely lost my mind in the entire show Nita kept looking back at me smiling and at the end of the show before we had to leave Nita gave me a hug absolutely one of the best nights of my life I played it cool and waited until she left before I cried I could barely contain how happy I was at that point someone I look up to took the time to notice me that feeling is absolutely indescribable thank you, Nita as far as Jason Becker he has shown me you can still make music no matter what happens, and I have nothing but respect and love for him as well as Nita Strauss. 💚😊stay safe, everyone, and happy new year. \m/

  • @tonybarton007
    @tonybarton0073 жыл бұрын

    I'm 49, Jason Becker and Marty Friedman were my idols when I was growing up. My step daughter has ALS, although here in the UK we call it MND Motor Neurone Disease. What a beautiful thing for Jason to invite this lovely couple into his home. This ladies playing was spot on.

  • @IanWrigleyNZ
    @IanWrigleyNZ4 жыл бұрын

    So cool of you to do this. Jason is an inspiration to us all and I love your positive and relentless assault on your goals. Keep shredding, lifting, and loving life!

  • @californiadaze
    @californiadaze7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! So cool you played for Jason! Must have been terrifying and exhilarating. Wow!

  • @Kabz8
    @Kabz88 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! She is a boss to play that so well right in front of Jason.

  • @christophergrant5456
    @christophergrant54566 жыл бұрын

    So cool!!! Two great guitarist every time someone mentions greatest guitar players I never forget Jason Becker.Greg Howe played Guitar Center one time and told everybody the story of how he roomed with Jason and said he stayed up all night playing this classical piece.There are a lot of great Jason Becker songs my favorite is Little Ain't Enough with David Lee Roth .Always great to see Jason hanging in there he is such an inspiration as a human being and guitar player. Nita is spot on with her cover happy for you that you had the chance to meet him.

  • @MatthewMcClellan
    @MatthewMcClellan8 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful opportunity. Jason is clearly such a gracious, kind, humble cat. Wonderful video.

  • @angelocatapang6054
    @angelocatapang60548 жыл бұрын

    keep living and rocking.nita strauss and jason becker.

  • @MikaTarkela
    @MikaTarkela8 жыл бұрын

    Woah! You´ve gotten a lot better since the first time I saw her playing. Awesome!

  • @JustRockMySoul
    @JustRockMySoul3 жыл бұрын

    You brought a lot of joy to each other! Not many would have prevailed on that difficult piece with Jason watching and listening like you did!

  • @bm8584
    @bm85844 жыл бұрын

    Jason Becker is such an inspiration for so many. Great video Nita. Thanks for sharing this. You are doing here what many of us can only dream of. To meet Jason and to play for him must be so emotive.

  • @6672rock
    @6672rock8 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome. How Jason has managed to hang in there for as long as he has is nothing short of a miracle. I was first introduced to Jason's music when he played lead guitar on David Lee Roth's A Little Ain't Enough album. He's an inspiration to anybody who wants to advance their guitar skills to the next level. God bless him and his amazing legacy of music.

  • @JPMetal1608
    @JPMetal16088 жыл бұрын

    In that morbid angel shirt like fuck yes

  • @michaelw.4434
    @michaelw.44345 жыл бұрын

    Every bit of that video was very cool.great playing and very gracious of the Beckers to have stragers into their home ..God BLESS..

  • @DiggingFrance
    @DiggingFrance8 жыл бұрын

    Amazing1 Two really great players! Thanks for this.

  • @JohnnyBeane
    @JohnnyBeane8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Nita!!! I love going over to Jason's and geeking out at his guitars!!! His family is so nice.

  • @docsdomain
    @docsdomain7 жыл бұрын

    Wow a Morbid Angel t-shirt. Cool

  • @MoveitorLoseit2

    @MoveitorLoseit2

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, didn't know she was into old school death metal. I've seen Morbid Angel live 3 times. Trey is awesome.

  • @docsdomain

    @docsdomain

    7 жыл бұрын

    MoveitorLoseit2 I'm a big fan of Pete Sandoval

  • @bm8584

    @bm8584

    4 жыл бұрын

    Trey is such an underrated guitar player. His skills are out of this world. Trey is a fan of Jason Becker, by the way.

  • @DlmlZ
    @DlmlZ4 жыл бұрын

    Hello Nita, you really did a great job here! Jason will never be forgotten! Thanks for sharing it! Love it!

  • @zaqlarocque4915
    @zaqlarocque4915 Жыл бұрын

    Coming back and watching this years later and seeing her growth from then til now is amazing, but to know that she was well on her way in making her mark and still questioned herself, it’s humbling. Love how there’s the cuts back to her shredding effortlessly after you hear the doubt in her voice..ah hell, I said I wouldn’t cry before I wrote this…such a feel-good moment

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo678 жыл бұрын

    way to play, Nita!! no pressure!!!...whoa....

  • @maidenrulz73
    @maidenrulz734 жыл бұрын

    “The key to success is playing the hand you were dealt like it was the hand you wanted”

  • @rdmahurin
    @rdmahurin4 жыл бұрын

    I come back & watch this every few months. What a joy.

  • @jackwatsonj2
    @jackwatsonj28 жыл бұрын

    I can just see the emotion in your eyes when you're first holding Jason's guitar - almost made this 38yr old cry. You're awesome Nita!

  • @imit
    @imit8 жыл бұрын

    OMG you got to meet Jason Becker!!!!!

  • @GuitarFool1569
    @GuitarFool15695 жыл бұрын

    First off, I’m geeking out just as much as she did. Secondly, Jason Becker has taught me a HUGE lesson: Make the biggest positive influence you can with the time you have because you have no idea will come at you and derail all of you plans. It may not be ALS or something like that, but you never know... so always be doing good, always be the best influence you can be.

  • @JohnFFox12
    @JohnFFox127 жыл бұрын

    Jason is such an inspiration, his attitude is just so awesome, never bitter or angry or as it seems anyways so glad fellow players haven't forgotten home and can bring his music to life.

  • @COMICBOOKSandBEYOND
    @COMICBOOKSandBEYOND5 жыл бұрын

    Truly inspirational. Keep the spirit of Jason's virtuoso playing alive. God bless!!

  • @ItsSuffBiatch
    @ItsSuffBiatch7 жыл бұрын

    Wow, must have been unreal playing for THE Jason Becker!

  • @Rob-dp3vr
    @Rob-dp3vr5 жыл бұрын

    I think it is so cool David Lee Roth did so much for him when he first became ill. He never talked about it, didnt brag, just helped him with no need for media or praise. People think he just has a big ego, but that is just what you see on stage.

  • @bigmikeh
    @bigmikeh8 жыл бұрын

    Great that you got to meet Jason! Truly a memory to cherish forever. Richmond CA was a minor hotbed of metal talent in that time. My friend Tony Evans was born & raised there too, sadly passed away before his talents were really discovered. We were SO HAPPY when Jason was recognized as the huge talent he is. You carry the torch well Nita - keep up the great work, looking forward to seeing you in concert again soon!

  • @RuskoE
    @RuskoE8 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome. I had tears! Damn you. What a great day that was for you and Jason too!

  • @VoviqueTOcean414
    @VoviqueTOcean4145 жыл бұрын

    Cried, literally Kudos to Nita for a good natural laugh, Jason hold on!

  • @313roth
    @313roth8 жыл бұрын

    what an amazing man Jason is...

  • @froblivion8284
    @froblivion82848 жыл бұрын

    Great playing - really enjoyed the video. Jason is a legendary player so to play that song in his presence takes guts & no shortage of skill too. Awesome 👍👍

  • @davidhoxit4274
    @davidhoxit42745 жыл бұрын

    Great video Nita and thanks for sharing!

  • @jeghamaymen
    @jeghamaymen8 жыл бұрын

    very touchinjg!!!! FUcking ALS

  • @Mordred478
    @Mordred4788 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome, and has inspired me immensely. Kudos to the boyfriend, and if I had a girlfriend like Nita my epitaph would would be "I won." ;-)

  • @scott7521
    @scott75213 жыл бұрын

    Nita.... You a a very talented lady. I'm glad that your kind boyfriend did this for you. Meeting your heroes can be a blessing or a curse but this is obviously a blessing. Cheers

  • @Relentless_lel
    @Relentless_lel6 жыл бұрын

    this was probably the best if seen you play. very very clean. excellent stuff!

  • @starwilkinson8020
    @starwilkinson80208 жыл бұрын

    you've got more balls than most men, great vid!

  • @MrDamz

    @MrDamz

    7 жыл бұрын

    She has 3

  • @timjenkins502

    @timjenkins502

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Ben C ha!

  • @Glamosapien
    @Glamosapien8 жыл бұрын

    i can likely guarantee that if i got to meet jason becker that i would probably be on the verge of a panic attack i couldnt not be nervous or be on the verge on tears, hes one fo the most amazing human beings every to me

  • @keyshawest8704

    @keyshawest8704

    8 жыл бұрын

    whose Jason Becker??

  • @Glamosapien

    @Glamosapien

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dont Fuck With Me! k XD

  • @JayBruceWorld
    @JayBruceWorld6 жыл бұрын

    This made me emotional. Incredible playing and incredible people.

  • @petervad
    @petervad5 жыл бұрын

    Wow. What a wonderful story and video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @DennisTrovato
    @DennisTrovato8 жыл бұрын

    very cool video. but goddammit, give Jason a friggin computer already so he can talk

  • @ROOKTABULA

    @ROOKTABULA

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dennis T. That system is one he came up with with his parents. They read the only part of his body he can still control, his eyes, and using the method they devise, it's how he communicates everything. There's no other interface that could use.

  • @DennisTrovato

    @DennisTrovato

    8 жыл бұрын

    doesn't Steven Hawking kinda do the same thing? he uses a computer with his eye movements...

  • @KaBoomChannel

    @KaBoomChannel

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dennis T. - No, actually he moves a mouse pointer with his cheek muscle, if you Google pics of him, you'll see it hanging from his glasses, it's this light scanner that reads his cheek muscle moving . For some reason they can't do it with the eye, but they said now his cheek muscle is going as well as his eye movements which means he will be completely locked in, meaning no way to communicate so right now they are trying to devise ways to read his brain signal which I think they've had some success with.

  • @DennisTrovato

    @DennisTrovato

    8 жыл бұрын

    ooh, man...this is sad. they still should find a way to make a computer speak for him though

  • @KarmaHatesBlue

    @KarmaHatesBlue

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dennis T. the "eyegaze" thing exists its just not used by hawking

  • @travissmith5809
    @travissmith58097 жыл бұрын

    Don't know how he goes on surrounded by so many guitars. Would be extraordinary frustrating..

  • @EddieOtool

    @EddieOtool

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe in order to overcome an illness as powerful as ALS, one has to be even more powerful themself... Frustration, when channeled properly, can become motivation.

  • @butterflyforeve

    @butterflyforeve

    3 жыл бұрын

    He isn't frustrated because he is still making music and the gods of guitar will happily play his work and do it with pride

  • @davidholdbrook9428
    @davidholdbrook94284 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 54yr. old single father. I've played guitar all my life. 12yrs. back i was injured at work and it sucked the life of me. Playing guitar was one way to help me deal with the pain. Life got in the way and I was forced to sell all of my guitars even my Becker models. That broke my heart..I almost gave up my dream of playing again because not having an escape caused me to focus on the pain. I watched several of Jason's videos again and it reignited that burn inside to play. I watched how Jason has never given up. It inspired me to push on.I'll figure how to get another guitar. For one it's therapeutic for me. The other reason is my kids know how much guitar playing means to me so giving up is not an option. I want them to see me work through a challenge like this. Thank you Jason for being that light in the darkness.

  • @quinnyellstrom719
    @quinnyellstrom7193 жыл бұрын

    This brings me so much joy. I literally could not be happier for you!

  • @danielsan3681
    @danielsan36817 жыл бұрын

    very cool of your boyfriend to do that for you. :)

  • @squeedum4893
    @squeedum48934 жыл бұрын

    Let's be real. Meeting someone with such an advanced stage of a debilitating condition as ALS for the first time must be very uncomfortable. Then trying to perform in that mindset is a whole other layer of discomfort and pressure. Nita did a great job and I'm sure Jason was all the more flattered that he was still influencing other guitarists. Such a cool video.

  • @wagstaff6135
    @wagstaff61358 жыл бұрын

    This is really moving. Nita, you brought it!

  • @metalsurge1363
    @metalsurge13634 жыл бұрын

    What a video, it is a hell of an experience to meet such a legend who was unfathomably amazing in his playing and composition like no other. His compositions rival those of Mozart and Bach just so you know. Thanks for sharing Nita!

  • @KarnKaul
    @KarnKaul8 жыл бұрын

    Who the bloody hell dislikes this video and why?!

  • @meekrob

    @meekrob

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Karn Kaul I know, right? Probably assholes who think "girls can't play guitar."

  • @raulperez2308

    @raulperez2308

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Karn Kaul Maybe a hater or a jealous one

  • @yogengrg7690

    @yogengrg7690

    8 жыл бұрын

    +CyberLeaf well said sir

  • @darkspear3562

    @darkspear3562

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Karn Kaul I disliked cause there weren't enough haters. Someone gotta help those haters out, might as well be me. Love the video though :D

  • @raulperez2308

    @raulperez2308

    8 жыл бұрын

    darkspear356 Well, admitting it is the first step :D

  • @Sapere-Aude777
    @Sapere-Aude7777 жыл бұрын

    Love Jason Becker so much, hé should bé today the best guitarist ever lived. In m'y heart hes still the best, and i proud to bé à fan, this Guy deserve evething hé made true composer, hes like à modern Bach Mozart Paganini Beethoven, the first ever to develop great thecnique and musicality at this level, when Jason made perpetual burn hé made the new modèle for néo classical\metal player, this album is like à bible for me

  • @kadenbohm775

    @kadenbohm775

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rose Mafia Why do u keep using "è" instead of "e" lol

  • @dualactionriffdevice
    @dualactionriffdevice8 жыл бұрын

    Thats friggn awesome, what an honor to meet the king of melodic shred guitar, and you rock. I swear I seen him smile while you were playing, congrats. Peace!

  • @martinr4884

    @martinr4884

    5 жыл бұрын

    Harry Timmons, I saw him smile too, and he has every right to: he was an awesome player at his peak, and she came to pay him homage - an honour for both of them, I would say.

  • @redfishradical
    @redfishradical6 жыл бұрын

    WAY too cool! What a great thing for Josh to set up for you, and what a rewarding experience...you could see your very soul smile Nita! Jason remained a very gracious soul his own self...

  • @vomitedshit
    @vomitedshit8 жыл бұрын

    has marty visited the house to play for jason?

  • @Tarkess

    @Tarkess

    8 жыл бұрын

    +vomitedshit Yes, he visits from time to time but he lives in Japan so it's not like he can just swing by.

  • @vomitedshit

    @vomitedshit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tarkess hmmm i'd love to see some footage

  • @Shun101010

    @Shun101010

    8 жыл бұрын

    +vomitedshit They wrote a song together on Marty's most recent album. I'm pretty sure there's also a video somewhere on youtube of Marty playing or at least talking to him.

  • @CarlosSilva-hh7xf

    @CarlosSilva-hh7xf

    7 жыл бұрын

    There is a lot a photos of they together recently, even Marty is gone interpret the new Jason's album, they are great friends of course.

  • @codemaster94
    @codemaster948 жыл бұрын

    There's a Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar up on the wall :)

  • @butterflyforeve

    @butterflyforeve

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome I was suppose to be the flower girl for his brothers wedding

  • @W4Rnerv
    @W4Rnerv7 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible experience that must have been! I would not have been able to play in front of him as you did - great job.

  • @cicimbello
    @cicimbello5 жыл бұрын

    Bravo , beautiful playing!

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