CNN Tech Features Guinness Records

CNN interviewed Ecstacy on why she chose Dragonforce’s “Through the Fire and Flames” and what the Guinness World record really means to her:

“Sometimes, records fall from sheer determination to prove someone else wrong. Not wanting to be outdone by her male counterparts, Annie Leung of San Francisco decided to rock out harder on “Guitar Hero 3″ than anyone else.

‘I chose ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ because it is one of the most difficult and lengthy songs of the ‘Guitar Hero’ games,” Leung said. “Not only would it be difficult for others to beat but it would also showcase my skills.’

Leung honed those skills for three years, playing in tournaments and practicing for hours. She said that when she decided to attempt the record, she hadn’t played that song in more than two years.

‘I remember spending seven to nine hours the first week getting back into the game and also having very sore wrists and fingers,’ she said. ‘After that, I practiced less, about three or four hours a couple times a week. It took me about two months to set my current record.’

‘This record is like the icing on my cake of accomplishments. It solidifies my skills and status as the best female ‘Guitar Hero’ player in the world.’”

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