JerryC
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 JerryC performing "Canon Rock" |
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| Chinese name | 張逸帆 (Traditional) |
| Chinese name | 张逸帆 (Simplified) |
| Pinyin | Zhāng Yìfán (Mandarin) |
| Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Born | August 31, 1981 Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Other name(s) | Jerry Chang |
| Occupation | Guitarist, composer |
| Genre(s) | rock, neo-classical metal |
| Label(s) | HIM International Music[1] (2006–present) |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Influences | Helloween, L'Arc~en~Ciel |
| Influenced | Jeong-Hyun Lim and others |
| Official site | jerryc.tw www.him.com.tw |
JerryC (traditional Chinese: 張逸帆; simplified Chinese: 张逸帆; pinyin: Zhāng Yìfán; born August 31, 1981), also known by his English name Jerry Chang, is a Taiwanese guitarist and composer. He is best known for his song "Canon Rock", a rock arrangement of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D. He began playing the guitar at the age of 17, and the piano before age 15.[2] His style is influenced by classical music, neoclassical guitarists, as well as melodic metal bands such as Helloween and L'Arc~en~Ciel.[3]
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[edit] Canon Rock
His most famous work, "Canon Rock[1]", became an internet sensation after South Korean guitarist Jeong-Hyun Lim performed a cover version in 2005. The song has garnered much media attention; his rendition has \, blogs, television shows and radios worldwide.[4][5][6] The video can be seen and downloaded on his official website, along with his many other musical endeavors.
Chang was featured in the profiles section of the January 2007 issue of Guitar World magazine, along with a tab transcription of "Canon Rock" in the featured songs sections.[7]
"Canon Rock" is one of the top 10 downloaded guitar tabs on the Ultimate Guitar Archive and one of the most viewed videos on the popular video streaming website YouTube.[8][9]
[edit] Recording contract
Chang has signed a recording contract with Taiwanese label HIM International Music. Although no official announcement was made by HIM, the company began creating a website for Chang in 2007.[1] In a letter to his listeners several months later, he publicly announced that he has indeed signed a contract and has been working with fellow musician Tank.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Added a link to Taiwanese record label", JerryCFan.net, 2007-02-12. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
- ^ JerryC (2006-04-06). Questions to JerryC. Retrieved on 2007-06-03. “I started to play guitar at 17, but I've play piano over 10 years (not bad, but not expert also).”
- ^ JerryC Profile.
- ^ Heffernan, Virginia. "Web Guitar Wizard Revealed at Last", New York Times, 2006-08-27. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
- ^ "Fame 'embarrasses' YouTube guitar star", ABC News (Australia), 2006-09-11. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
- ^ Jeong-Hyun Lim (performer), JerryC (composer). (2005, October 23). Korean Student Rocks Pachelbel's Canon. ABC News. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
- ^ Guitar World Tab Index – J. Guitar World. Retrieved on 2007-06-03. “Jerry C., Canon Rock, Guitar World, 0701”
- ^ Top 100 Songs By Hits @ Ultimate-Guitar.com. Ultimate Guitar Archive. Retrieved on 2007-12-17.
- ^ YouTube :: Most Viewed Videos. YouTube. Retrieved on 2007-12-17.
- ^ JerryC (2006-04-16). Hi everybody. Retrieved on 2007-06-03. “I was signed by HIM music company since half year ago, and I'm getting lots of trainning for everything about music, like producing, writing, of course performing.”
