SCENES

IMO this is the best solo album Marty has ever made. The atmosphere and vibe on this is really special...it just sounds like a player in his prime, doing exactly what he wants to be doing. It was also a great showcase for Marty's non-metal skills outside of Megadeth.Very relaxing to listen to...it's like the equivalent of a video game like Civilization or Harvest Moon in musical form.

Musically this album has virtually nothing to do with Megadeth. There's no heavy riffing, double bass drumming or angry choruses that make speed/thrash metal what it is. Rather "Scenes" is an instrumental album that is very different for Marty Friedman. It has an almost ambient/new age type of vibe, although many of these compositions could easily be featured on a soundtrack. There is also a distinct eastern/oriental feel in most of these songs. There are almost no distorted guitar riffs, but rather many beautifully structured solos, ambient keyboard textures and clean tone guitar playing. "Scenes" showcases Friedman @ his best. Not only would I consider this the best piece of work Friedman has done, but also one of the best albums ever done! It is magical and is almost like a journey through a fantastical, exotic land where there is no evil, no ugliness, no malice, just beauty, innocence and purity. In other words: these are the sounds of Heaven.

My Boyfriend introduced Marty Friedman's music to me with the cd Loudspeaker and since then we have listened to several more. Scenes is the best of these cd's by far. In addition to a very talented guitarist this cd has the sweetest melodies I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. As guitarists my boyfriend and I were so enchanted by the track entitled, "Triumph" that my boyfriend learned it and then taught it to me. It is a cd that goes straight to the heart and creates a very romantic atmosphere. Kudos to Marty for his inspirational and heartfelt melodies that inspire fellow guitarists.

first time i bought this album i was expecting a heavy guitar riff & solo just like his stuff on megadeth. but it's totally different, it's an awesome new age album which contain a beautiful melody in every songs.my fav songs on this album is "west" .if you like a a melodic guitar solo you wont be dissapointed by this one. all track on this album is GOOD!

I had never heard of Marty Friedman until last month when I bought Dragon's Kiss. I liked it.I bought "Scenes" expecting more of the same.What a wonderful surprise! Scenes is captivating. From beginning to end, Scenes creates a mood and transports you to a place where all music is beautiful.Clean, clear, and every note is carefully crafted. Not what you'd expect from a "shredder". Of all my CDs by Satriani, Vai, Petrucci, and Malmsteen, this is now my favorite! As a guitarist, Friedman is excellent. As a composer, he is supreme.

Was a gift for son in law and enjoys it

Tranks a lot.

Wish I had found this sooner

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I'm wavering between disappointment and satisfaction when I think about this album. Some songs are clearly just filler, getting carried away with the early-days possibilities of MIDI synth. Some is just pure awesome - you buy it, you decide.

This is a stirring album that on first listen enthralls and enspells the listener. Marty has a gift as a guitarist being able to throw melody and emotion into every part of this album meaning once you play it you will listen to it again and again. Nick Menza also plays a small role with his exceptional drum lines complimenting the potency and fluidity of Marty's playing style. Excellent is not enough to describe how good this album is.

Great product came in quickly in mint condition thank you

Vermutlich bestes (gefühlvollstes) Solo Album dass ich je gehört habe. (Noch vor Satriani, Vai, oder John 5). Ist aber nur meine Meinung, muss man selbst anhören!