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Jason Becker film.

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:48 am
by Downy
I have much respect and admiration for Jason and the way he keeps making music and not letting his illness hold him back.
The movie is in certain cinemas now and I think theres a showing in Sheffield if anyone lives up that way.
Heres the trailer.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGFDWTC8B8g[/youtube]

Re: Jason Becker film.

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:49 pm
by Father Jack
What an inspiration to never give up.
Anyone who remembers Jason Becker will know what a fantastic talent he was when he was playing with DLR.
I thought he had MS as the last time I saw any footage of him he was in a wheel chair but still able to communicate & play his guitar to a degree.
Jason Becker deserves all the plaudits he gets for his music. To be trapped inside a lifeless shell would see off lesser men, me included. To create new music with just the use of his eyes is spectacular and I was lost for words watching that trailer.
I feel very humbled.
Thank you so much for posting it Paul.

Re: Jason Becker film.

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:23 pm
by dtkdemongene
Amazing stuff.... such a talent.

Sadly, this is the same disease that has struck down Toto bassist Mike Porcaro in recent years too :(

Re: Jason Becker film.

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:25 pm
by Downy
Your welcome Danny.
Shame that Mike Porcaro has the same illness. :(

Re: Jason Becker film.

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:33 pm
by Father Jack
I have absolutely no idea what I'd do if I was in their position.

Re: Jason Becker film.

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:08 pm
by largebloke
An incredible man - it's stories like that which make me look at my own problems and see that they aren't that big a deal.

Re: Jason Becker film.

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:34 am
by Downy
Father Jack wrote:I have absolutely no idea what I'd do if I was in their position.
Me either he's one hell of a man to do what he does everyday.

Re: Jason Becker film.

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:35 am
by Downy
largebloke wrote:An incredible man - it's stories like that which make me look at my own problems and see that they aren't that big a deal.
Very true it does make you think how fortunate we are to be healthy.