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Encyclopedia > JerryC
JerryC
張逸帆/张逸帆

JerryC performing Canon Rock
Background information
Birth name 張逸帆 (Pinyin: Zhāng Yìfān)
Also known as Jerry Chang
Born August 31, 1981 (1981-08-31) (age 25)
Origin Flag of Republic of China Taipei, Republic of China
Genre(s) Canon, Rock
Occupation(s) Guitarist, Composer
Instrument(s) Guitar, piano
Years active 2001–present
Label(s) HIM International Music[1] (2006–present)
Website jerryc.tw
www.him.com.tw

JerryC (Traditional Chinese: 張逸帆; Simplified Chinese: 张逸帆; Pinyin: Zhāng Yìfān; 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] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), commonly called Pinyin, is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China. ... For other uses, see Taipei (disambiguation). ... Anthem National Anthem of the Republic of China Capital (and largest city) Taipei1 Official languages Standard Mandarin (GuóyÇ”) Government Semi-presidential system  -  President Chen Shui-bian  -  Vice President Annette Lu  -  Premier Chang Chun-hsiung Establishment Xinhai Revolution   -  Independence declared October 10, 1911   -  Republic established January 1, 1912   -  Relocated to... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... In music, a canon is a contrapuntal composition that employs a melody with one or more imitations of the melody played after a given duration (e. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... A short grand piano, with the top up. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... HIM International Music is Taiwanese record label. ... Traditional Chinese characters refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), commonly called Pinyin, is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... Canon Rock is a rock arrangement of Johann Pachelbels Canon in D major by the Taiwanese musician and composer Jerry Chang (JerryC). ... Johann Pachelbel (IPA: []) (baptized September 1, 1653 – March 3, 1706) was a German Baroque composer, organist and teacher who brought the south German organ tradition to its peak. ... Pachelbels Canon, also known as Canon in D major, or more formally, Canon and Gigue in D major for three Violins and Basso Continuo (Kanon und Gigue in D-Dur für drei Violinen und Basso Continuo) is the most famous piece of music by Johann Pachelbel. ... This article discusses classical music in the first sense (see below). ... For the subgenre of darkwave, see Neoclassical (Dark Wave). ... Helloween is a German power/speed metal band founded in the early 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

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Canon Rock

His most famous work, Canon Rock, became an internet meme after South Korean guitarist Jeong-Hyun Lim performed a cover version in 2005. The song has garnered much media attention; his rendition has been featured on newspapers, 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. Canon Rock is a rock arrangement of Johann Pachelbels Canon in D major by the Taiwanese musician and composer Jerry Chang (JerryC). ... It has been suggested that Memetics be merged into this article or section. ... Motto None (Unofficial: Broadly benefit humankind also translated as Devotion to the welfare of humanity) Anthem Aegukga Patriotic Hymn Capital (and largest city) Seoul Official languages Korean Government Presidential republic  -  President Roh Moo-hyun  -  Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Establishment  -  Independence declared March 1, 1919 (de jure)   -  Liberation August 15... Jeong-Hyun Lim, also known by the online alias Funtwo, is a 23-year-old South Korean guitarist known for his cover of JerryCs Canon Rock. ... In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ...


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] Two issues of Guitar World featuring Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix on the covers, and the accompanying CDs (May 2005, October 2005) Guitar World is a monthly music magazine devoted to guitarists. ...


In addition, Canon Rock currently holds an 8th place ranking on the Ultimate Guitar Archives top 100 tabs, with 2681 hits. Canon Rock is a rock arrangement of Johann Pachelbels Canon in D major by the Taiwanese musician and composer Jerry Chang (JerryC). ... Ultimate Guitar Archive, also known as Ultimate-Guitar. ...


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 him in 2007.[1] In a letter to his listeners several months later, Chang publicly announced that he has indeed signed a contract and has been working with fellow musician Tank.[8] HIM International Music is Taiwanese record label. ...


References

  1. ^ a b "Added a link to Taiwanese record label", JerryCFan.net, 2007-02-12. Retrieved on 2007-06-03. 
  2. ^ 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).”
  3. ^ JerryC Profile.
  4. ^ Heffernan, Virginia. "Web Guitar Wizard Revealed at Last", New York Times, 2006-08-27. Retrieved on 2007-06-03. 
  5. ^ "Fame 'embarrasses' YouTube guitar star", ABC News (Australia), 2006-09-11. Retrieved on 2007-06-03. 
  6. ^ Jeong-Hyun Lim (performer), JerryC (composer). (2005, October 23). Korean Student Rocks Pachelbel's Canon. ABC News. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
  7. ^ Guitar World Tab Index – J. Guitar World. Retrieved on 2007-06-03. “Jerry C., Canon Rock, Guitar World, 0701”
  8. ^ 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.”

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