Yngwie Johann Malmsteen: Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in E flat Minor, Op. 1

Yngwie Malmsteen

Overview

"An instructional video that features the techniques, arpeggios and scale sequences used in classical phrases."

Product Details

Release Date:	03/23/2004
UPC:	0654979071228
Original Release:	1998
Source:	Warner Brothers Pub.
Region Code:	A
Sound:	[Dolby Digital]
Language:	English
Time:	0:45:00

Special Features

Tuning segment; Matching book and CD preview; Bonus lesson: right-hand technique - sweep-picking; Bonus performance: Steve Morse; Additional product previews; DVD-ROM features: Tab booklet; Printable PDF reference materials; Internet connectivity

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Yngwie Malmsteen	Instructor,Primary Artist
Czech Philharmonic	Orchestra
Yoel Levi	Conductor
Yngwie Johann Malmsteen	Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Keith Rose	Assistant Engineer
Chris Tsangarides	Balance Engineer,Recording Director
David Rosenthal	Assistant,Orchestration
Takatsugu Muramatsu	Assistant Engineer
Yngwie Malmsteen	Composer
Mats Olausson	Assistant,Orchestration
Lubomir Novacek	Assistant Engineer
Peter Rooth	Assistant Engineer
William Haymes	Photography
Linda Loiewski	Design
Tomoyoshi Ezaki	Editing,Balance Engineer,Recording Director
Ioannis	Digital Art,Art Direction
Mick Rock	Cover Photo,Photography
Tomas Pekarek	Assistant Engineer
Yngwie Johann Malmsteen	Producer,Liner Notes
Jim Lewis	Management,Photography

Editorial Reviews

After toiling with classical references in his music for most of his career, guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen finally dedicated himself to writing a concerto for electric guitar. The combination is not unique, as several rock groups, including Metallica, have been backed by full orchestras, but this is the first work of its kind to feature the electric guitar as the lead instrument in a concerto. One of Malmsteen's biggest target's for criticism has been his inability to move beyond his speed demon reputation that he acquired after bursting on the scene in the early '80s. Seemingly stuck in arrested musical development this work proves that at least he's trying. There are many intriguing moments here and plenty of pyrotechnics, however, as a collective body of work, there is a lack of cohesiveness between his sometimes monotonous riffing and the orchestra. Despite the unevenness (unfortunately a Malmsteen trademark), this ranks as one of his best recordings. Recommended more for guitar fans than the classical connoisseurs, although the later may find the combination intriguing and perhaps even refreshing. ~ Robert Taylor