Warmth in the Wilderness: A Tribute to Jason Becker

Personnel: Paul Gilbert (vocals, guitar, drum programming); Mark Boals, Lance King (vocals, background vocals); Ted Poley, Ralph Saenz, Robin McAuley (vocals); Lars Eric Mattsson (guitar, sitar); Anders Johansson (guitar, keyboards, drums); Josephine, Rob Johnson (guitar, keyboards); Chris Poland, Aaron W. Zimmerman, Chris Green , James Byrd, Jeff Kollman, Jeff Scheetz, Jeff Watson, Paul Nelson , Marty Friedman, Metal Mike Chlasciak, Patrick Rondat, Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore, Rulf Munkes, Torben Enevoldsen (guitar); Mat Mitchell (acoustic 12-string guitar); David Ragsdale (violin); Professor Ted Gardner (organ); Carlos Baez, Mark Mangold, Paul Morris, Jeff Hodges (keyboards); Ray Luzier (drums, cowbells, background vocals); John Montagnese (drums, percussion); Shane Gaalaas, Lina McDonald, Shawn Malone, Jonathan Mover, Mike Anderson, Artie Bernstein, Tommy Hansen, Brian Harris (drums); Gregg Bissonette (tambourine).
Audio Mixers: Eric Fahlborg; Brian Hall; Chris Green ; Hatake; John Pace; Mattias Eklund; Stefan Kaufmann; Tommy Hansen.
Liner Note Author: Matt Williams.
Recording information: Apple Horn Abusement, Sweden (2000); Carriage House Studios, Unites States (2000); Cydonian Studios, Wales (2000); Emi Studios (2000); Gray Wolf Studios, Kansas City, MO (2000); Ground Zero Studios, Brighton, England (2000); Hyper Mix Studios (2000); Parrot Recording Studios, Burbank, CA (2000); SAE, New York, NY (2000); Sweden (2000); Thornapple Sound, Columbus, OH (2000); www.frankieshideaway.com (2000); Zoo Dog, Hollywood, CA (2000).
Photographer: Ross Pelton.
Unknown Contributor Role: Jeff Pilson.
Arranger: Jeff Scheetz.
Warmth in the Wilderness: A Tribute to Jason Becker features a large cast of musicians performing some of Jason Becker's best-known songs. Some of the performances include Stormwind's version of "Little Ain't Enough," Torben Enevoldsen's version of "Altitudes," and Evolution's version of "Go Off." Some of the featured songs document Becker's work with David Lee Roth -- "Little Ain't Enough," "It's Showtime," and "Drop in the Bucket" -- and there are several of the songs co-written by Mary Friedman -- "Eleven Blue Egyptians," "Go Off," "ESP," "Black Stallion Jam," and "Concerto." This tribute will be best appreciated by Becker fanatics who also enjoy the work of the featured performers. ~ Jason Birchmeier