In this episode, we take a deep dive into the revolutionary album "Trilogy" with a discussion about the guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen and his groundbreaking contribution to the neoclassical metal genre.
Yngwie, ego stories aside, was the smartest guy in his genre back in the late 80s- early 90s; he saw where things were going in America (glam, Guns n' Roses, etc.) and instead turned toward newly-opening Russia, where he did huge concerts that befit his music-style, and probably raked in quite a pile of rubles (even after several levels of "authorities", fixers, and others all took their cuts. It was Russia, after all). He didn't have to worry about any of the post-Nirvana and "Classic Rock" trends that blighted so many of our generation's music careers for decades after; he went and found the places where what he was peerless at was still very much wanted. That's why, to me, he still stands far above his peers in the "shred" community.
Great episode. Not to be "That" guy....but its pronounced "ING-VAY" not "Ying-Vay" ..met him back in 1986 and he very strongly corrected me on this point haha (in typical Yngwie fashion...he's an 'odd' guy)...anyway gents. Keep up the great work. I'm gonna have to join your Patreon because 80s metal is most definitely in my wheelhouse. Cheers 🤘🏻
Also...one last thing. 14 year old me..was in the audience during the filming of the "You Don't Remember" video...shot in some club (forgot which) and as far as I can tell...Yngwie had none of the crowd footage used because it took away from HIS time on screen. Yngwie....is his own biggest fan haha. Love the show guys.
I'm going to be joining the union soon and I have lots of hilarious stories from back in the day (some unintentionally hilarious)...I will be in touch with you guys. Been a long time listener...just too lazy to pull the trigger and join the party haha.
Yngwie, ego stories aside, was the smartest guy in his genre back in the late 80s- early 90s; he saw where things were going in America (glam, Guns n' Roses, etc.) and instead turned toward newly-opening Russia, where he did huge concerts that befit his music-style, and probably raked in quite a pile of rubles (even after several levels of "authorities", fixers, and others all took their cuts. It was Russia, after all). He didn't have to worry about any of the post-Nirvana and "Classic Rock" trends that blighted so many of our generation's music careers for decades after; he went and found the places where what he was peerless at was still very much wanted. That's why, to me, he still stands far above his peers in the "shred" community.
Great insight!
Great episode. Not to be "That" guy....but its pronounced "ING-VAY" not "Ying-Vay" ..met him back in 1986 and he very strongly corrected me on this point haha (in typical Yngwie fashion...he's an 'odd' guy)...anyway gents. Keep up the great work. I'm gonna have to join your Patreon because 80s metal is most definitely in my wheelhouse. Cheers 🤘🏻
Also...one last thing. 14 year old me..was in the audience during the filming of the "You Don't Remember" video...shot in some club (forgot which) and as far as I can tell...Yngwie had none of the crowd footage used because it took away from HIS time on screen. Yngwie....is his own biggest fan haha. Love the show guys.
Great story!
That's amazing!
I'm going to be joining the union soon and I have lots of hilarious stories from back in the day (some unintentionally hilarious)...I will be in touch with you guys. Been a long time listener...just too lazy to pull the trigger and join the party haha.