MARTY FRIEDMAN To Appear On TVK Yokohama's 'Hamarancho' Show
October 20, 2009On October 21 at 12:30 p.m., former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will be the featured guest on TVK Yokohama's (Japanese TV) daily daytime hit show "Hamarancho". He will perform songs from his latest solo album, "Tokyo Jukebox", live in the studio.
On November 3, a very special "surprise" group joins Marty on his weekly Space Shower TV show "Transporter". The program is in its 77th week on the air and going strong.
Friedman's ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox", was released in Japan on May 20 via AVEX. It was produced and arranged by Marty and it reflects the chaotic lifestyle of Tokyo, its unique music and Marty's futuristic interpretation of it. According to a posting on Marty's web site, "Sonically, it goes from his 'Loudspeaker' lineup all the way to a 70-piece symphony orchestra. Marty covers the most unlikely artists to get his guitar heavy treatment, including PERFUME, MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, AI, NAKASHIMA MIKA, IKIMONO GAKARI and seven other staples in the world of current Japanese music."
Check out "Tokyo Jukebox" audio samples at this location.
Friedman commemorated "Tokyo Jukebox"'s release by taking part in a "secret live event" atop Tokyo Tower on May 19. There were two shows, both filled to capacity, and all who attended were treated to Marty's first time performing these new songs in public, high above Tokyo's night skyline. Autograph sessions were held after each show.
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