Guitar Interactive Magazine | 7 months ago

Read the latest issue for free, right here: https://bit.ly/Gi_Issue_103 With fifteen solo albums and multiple Grammy nominations, Marty Friedman has crafted a musical legacy of technical excellence and emotional depth. His latest release, "Drama," out May 17, 2024, via Frontiers Music, is a testament to his lifelong commitment to evolving as an artist and contains some of his best work. Nick Jennison spoke with Marty to discuss the new release as well as his incredible career to date.

0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Marty Friedman Reflects on His Career
3:45 - The Origins of the Drama Album
7:00 - How Musical Inspirations Influence Compositions
9:10 - The Album Production Process
12:30 - Guitar Solos in Modern Music
14:35 - The Role of Guitar Solos and Their Evolution
18:40 - Touring Plans and New Collaborations
21:20 - The Evolution of Guitar Playing Styles
23:00 - Marty’s Journey from Cacophony to Megadeth
28:40 - Japanese Pop Music and Its Influence
33:20 - Incorporating Unique Guitar Intervals
40:00 - The Challenges of Recording Drama
44:10 - Using Vintage Guitars in the Studio
48:10 - The Guitar Monsters Experience
51:25 - Thoughts on Ichika Nito and Emerging Guitarists
54:00 - Upcoming Touring Plans
58:00 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

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