JerryC
Encyclopedia
JerryC 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. His style is influenced by classical music
, neoclassical
guitarists, as well as melodic metal bands such as Helloween
and L'Arc-en-Ciel.
n guitarist Jeong-Hyun Lim
performed a cover version
in 2005. Lim's version now has 80 million views on YouTube after it was posted by a person apparently claiming to be Lim under YouTube account guitar90. The song has garnered much media attention; both renditions have been featured on newspapers such as the New York Times, blogs, television shows and radios worldwide. The video can be seen and downloaded on his official website, along with his 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.
At the height of its popularity, "Canon Rock" was one of the top 10 downloaded guitar tab
s on the Ultimate Guitar Archive
, and currently is one of the most viewed videos on the popular video streaming
website YouTube
. There are thousands of Canon Rock covers currently on YouTube
Ginjineko of YouTube announced that JerryC will be performing at Imaginat Blow 2009, a Japanese guitar concert. JerryC also performed with the "Japanese Canon Rockers" at YouTube Live TOKYO.
. Although no official announcement was made by HIM, the company began creating a website for Chang in 2007. 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
.
Taiwanese people
Taiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...
guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. He is best known for his song "Canon Rock", a rock arrangement of Johann Pachelbel
Johann Pachelbel
Johann Pachelbel was a German Baroque composer, organist and teacher, who brought the south German organ tradition to its peak. He composed a large body of sacred and secular music, and his contributions to the development of the chorale prelude and fugue have earned him a place among the most...
's Canon in D. He began playing the guitar at the age of 17, and the piano before age 15. His style is influenced by classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
, neoclassical
Neo-classical metal
Neo-classical metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that is heavily influenced by classical music. It refers to a very technical performanceExact quote from the french text: "L'arrivée du néoclassique remet au goût du jour la virtuosité et le travail de l'instrument", « Les secrets du metal-...
guitarists, as well as melodic metal bands such as Helloween
Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
and L'Arc-en-Ciel.
Canon Rock
His most famous work, "Canon Rock", became an Internet sensation after South KoreaSouth Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n guitarist Jeong-Hyun Lim
Jeong-Hyun Lim
Lim Jeong-hyun , also known by the online alias funtwo, is a South Korean guitarist known for his cover of the piece Canon Rock. The YouTube user with the alias "guitar90" is not Lim Jeong-hyun, but an unknown person who uploaded Lim's video. This has been cleared up in his latest interviews...
performed a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
in 2005. Lim's version now has 80 million views on YouTube after it was posted by a person apparently claiming to be Lim under YouTube account guitar90. The song has garnered much media attention; both renditions have been featured on newspapers such as the New York Times, blogs, television shows and radios worldwide. The video can be seen and downloaded on his official website, along with his other musical endeavors.
Chang was featured in the profiles section of the January 2007 issue of Guitar World
Guitar World
Guitar World is a monthly music magazine devoted to guitarists. It contains original interviews, album and gear reviews and guitar and bass tablature of approximately five songs each month. The magazine is published 13 times per year...
magazine, along with a tab transcription of "Canon Rock" in the featured songs sections.
At the height of its popularity, "Canon Rock" was one of the top 10 downloaded guitar tab
Tablature
Tablature is a form of musical notation indicating instrument fingering rather than musical pitches....
s on the Ultimate Guitar Archive
Ultimate Guitar Archive
Ultimate Guitar Archive, also known as Ultimate-Guitar.com or simply UG, is a large guitarist community website known for its large amount of guitar and bass tablature, reviews of music and equipment, interviews with notable musicians, online written and video lessons, and forums...
, and currently is one of the most viewed videos on the popular video streaming
Streaming media
Streaming media is multimedia that is constantly received by and presented to an end-user while being delivered by a streaming provider.The term "presented" is used in this article in a general sense that includes audio or video playback. The name refers to the delivery method of the medium rather...
website YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. There are thousands of Canon Rock covers currently on YouTube
Ginjineko of YouTube announced that JerryC will be performing at Imaginat Blow 2009, a Japanese guitar concert. JerryC also performed with the "Japanese Canon Rockers" at YouTube Live TOKYO.
Recording contract
Chang has signed a recording contract with Taiwanese label HIM International MusicHIM International Music
HIM International Music is a Taiwanese independent record label and artist management company established in 1999. It was previously known as Grand Music International Inc....
. Although no official announcement was made by HIM, the company began creating a website for Chang in 2007. 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
Tank (Taiwanese singer)
Tank is the stage name of Taiwanese singer-songwriter Lǚ Jiàn Zhōng. Tank is currently signed to HIM International Music. Tank's debut album, Fighting 生存之道 was released on February 23, 2006. His latest album, "The 3rd Round", was released on May 31, 2009.-Biography:Tank was born in Taitung, Taiwan...
.