He was the lead guitarist for the thrash metal band Megadeth for a period of almost ten years (from February 1990 to December 1999). During this period, perhaps its most successful, Megadeth released a string of gold and platinum albums. At the same time, Megadeth's musical style became less Thrash, and more melodic, which many attribute primarily to Marty's creative influence.
Prior to joining Megadeth, he formed and played lead guitar in several bands that attained loyal and faithful followings, including Deuce, Hawaii, Vixen (not the all-female band of the same name), and notably Cacophony. Marty collaborated with Jason Becker on two albums, "Go Off" and "Speed Metal Symphony" that are considered masterpieces and works of reference for pure virtuoso and creative guitar playing. His solo albums, including one in conjunction with Japanese maestro Kitaro, reveal the wide range of Marty's musical exploration, from the very melodic music of "Scenes" and "Introduction" to the hard driving rock of "Music for Speeding", to the variety of styles presented in "True Obsessions". His solo albums seldom conform to a specific genre and often reminds the listener of Marty's creative exploration in music.
Currently living in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Marty travels the world giving eagerly anticipated clinics, performances and master classes in dozens of countries in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. He has become a major force in the Japanese music scene, playing lead guitar in the bands of the some of the country's most famous performers. He is also making his mark as a popular versatile and talented performer on several hit shows on Japanese television, and as a columnist for a major Japanese music magazine and a national daily newspaper.
Marty speaks fluent Japanese. He once appeared on TXN's musical TV program "hebimetasan" with Japanese idol Yoko Kumada etc. Marty has recently appeared on the track "Born Of Anger" on the album "All That Remains" by Fozzy. Marty is a big fan of the Ramones, KISS (during its early years) and Frank Marino. Marty very much enjoys playing guitar -- which he 'speaks' as fluently as he does Japanese. With music, there is never a language barrier.
Shine On Me
Marty Friedman Lyrics
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You were an innocent little girl
You can't try baby
But you can't change the world
Got your cigarettes burning your fingers
Waking you from your sleep
Daddy said he would be there
Shine on me now
I can see an angel who lost her place
Won't you shine on me now
Another fallen angel
Lord help me now 'cause I need the strength
I could use a helping hand
Won't you shine on me
Here comes the rain
It's the cold, cold winter again
Who will you lie with
When you've turned on all your friends
Now you don't care no more
If the flame burns out in you
You sold your heart,your soul
All in vain,and I know, I know
How it feels
Life on the streets
See the dark side of the world
Walkin' the beat, nothin' to eat
Brother,won't you lay your money down!
The lyrics of Marty Friedman's song, "Shine On Me," talk about an innocent girl who steps off a bus and faces the harsh realities of life. The lyrics convey that while the world may not be fair, the girl can still shine and make a difference. The song talks about the struggles and sacrifices that people make in life, sometimes even sacrificing their hearts and souls, as they try to navigate through the darkness and hardships of the world. The song implores the listener to join the struggle and to lay down their money to help their brothers and sisters in need.
The song is a powerful commentary on the struggles and concerns of modern society. It's an anthem for those who face adversity and overcome it, and for those who want to make a difference in the world. The powerful and emotive vocals, along with the driving rock music, underscore the theme of the song, making it a powerful and memorable classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Stepped off the bus
You arrived at a new place and started afresh.
You were an innocent little girl
You were once naive and innocent.
You can't try baby
You can't always succeed in changing things.
But you can't change the world
It's impossible to change the whole world by yourself.
Got your cigarettes burning your fingers
You are stressed and restless, looking for an escape.
Waking you from your sleep
The worries keep you up at night.
Daddy said he would be there
Your father promised to take care of you.
To sweep you off your feet
To make you feel loved and secure.
Shine on me now
Show me your light and give me hope.
I can see an angel who lost her place
You are a good person who lost your way.
Won't you shine on me now
Please help me out of this darkness.
Another fallen angel
Another good person who lost their path.
Lord help me now 'cause I need the strength
Asking for divine help to overcome challenges.
I could use a helping hand
Admitting you need support and assistance.
Here comes the rain
Life is getting hard again.
It's the cold, cold winter again
Feeling emotionally and mentally cold.
Who will you lie with
Who can you really trust and rely on?
When you've turned on all your friends
When you lost your friends' trust and loyalty.
Now you don't care no more
Feeling apathetic and hopeless.
If the flame burns out in you
If you lose your passion and motivation.
You sold your heart,your soul
You compromised your values and identity.
All in vain,and I know, I know
Feeling regret and sorrow for past mistakes.
Life on the streets
Living a rough, disadvantaged life.
See the dark side of the world
Experiencing the unfairness and cruelty of life.
Walkin' the beat, nothin' to eat
Trying to survive day by day with no resources.
Brother,won't you lay your money down!
Begging others for financial help to get by.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anthony Tucker
The chorus to this song always gets stuck in my head!
el barto
Muito nostalgico
Jose Luis Sandoval Quiroz
Love this song, should be on Spotify :D
山家
何回聞いても、かっこいい!!
alijian
So underrated!
Beşiktaş1903
Love ftom Turkey