Marty Friedman - 'UNDERTOW' Official Music Video

Get swept into the "Undertow" with the premiere of the new music video from acclaimed guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN, taken from his Billboard-charting 2014 release "INFERNO"!

The video features an unsullied look at Japanese culture, says FRIEDMAN (who currently resides in Tokyo): "'Undertow' gives you a look at the Japan not usually seen by the typical Japanese exports like crazy TV shows, ultra-cute singers and anime. It shows a day in the life of Japan as the Japanese see it, not the stereotypical Western 'Japanophile' view of it."

Regarding the video's concept, FRIEDMAN explains that "the 'Undertow' video attempts to show that when you see a thing of beauty, there is often an undercurrent of true sadness and hardship behind the scenes which creates the motivation to do something extraordinary."

[Commendatore]

I'm in love with Marty's vibrato

[exodus]

I see the symbolism as Marty carrying on Jason Becker’s legacy. Just like how the girl in the story carries her brothers.

[tony.guitarplayer]

3:40 And I cry like a baby when he hit those notes

[vishaldarnal]

His guitar speaks and tells the story love you Marty big fan from India...

[AndyLifeInVideo]

Where did these freshly cut onions come from?

[ShredST]

This is a prime example of what people mean when they say tone is in the fingers. When Marty plays, you can hear that he's in total control of the notes in their entire duration. So many guitar players put their finger on a fret, pick the string, and think that's all they have to do to play a note.

[jason]

I don't know why I'm crying listening to this.

[BrunoBortoliniKuhn]

OMG that guitar was singing! One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard! Thank you for this masterpiece!!!

[ian]

this is something megadeth would never let him do over theyre dead body. thanks friedman for understanding the asian emotion

[svogender]

Marty is an extraordinary gifted artist The way he speaks through his guitar is just pure enjoyment

[PanosArvanitis]

beautiful piece of art.Touches my soul.Thank you Marty for this wonderful song.

[Nico]

he vibrato he phrasing he bending so give me so much emotional

[lordofthejotnar]

Every single note is packed with passion. He is by far my all time favorite player.

[DavidSRiffMusicPony]

The day Marty's music lands on an OST of an anime, I will rejoice and flail my arms uncontrollably.

[stephenrochester]

When I listen to music like this it makes me feel like all the troubles, all the baggage, my sins, my worries and the stress and pressure fade away, and what is left is a reset human ready to do anything. Like all that matters is the joy I get from listening to the song.

I think I need more of this in my life, the aggressive metal I usually listen to maybe isn’t as much a de-stressor as I thought it was.

[jordanowen]

That was stunning. So cool to see a label putting money into videos for instrumental artists again.

[tamimeir]

One of the most talented guitar players in the world, his playing is a combination of the highest level of technique with emotional ability, and the expression of emotions, which you immediately identify with. Was supposed to come and perform with us on 25.3 and in the end he did not come, and my heart was broken.

[GhazanfarNaqvi]

I love how human it sounds. With all the imperfections of the high gain sound and without studio tweaks.

[FluffyUtensil]

1:35 I'm a karate fan. I see Heian Godan... I click like.
Beautiful song 🤘🤘

[wesworach]

Marty Friedman on Lead Vocal !!! ... Goosebumps is an understatement !!!