Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force/London,UK 1985

In 1985, Yngwie Malmsteen became independent and took the world by storm with his guitar revolution. Introducing a superb live album that conveys the historical moment when that impact reached Europe. This work includes “June 3, 1985 London Performance”. This is a superb audience recording recorded at the legendary “Marquee Club”. Speaking of 1985, the shocking solo first visit to Japan is also left as an official pro shot, but this work is about half a year later. First, let’s check the show’s position on the schedule at that time. ・January 7th-11th: North America #1 (3 performances) ・January 22nd-27th: Japan (5 performances) [February-March “RISING FORCE” released (Europe and America)] ・May 10th -18th: North America #2 (6 performances) ・May 23rd – June 3rd: Europe (8 performances) ←★Here★ ・June 7th – July 19th: North America #3 (26 performances) “MARCHING OUT” released on August 1st (Japan)》《Jeff leaves → Mark Bolles joins》 August 31st – November 24th: North America #4 (60 performances) December 28th – 31st: North America #5 (3 performances) This is Yngwie’s 1985. There are many ambiguous points in his history, so the number of performances is not exact, but you can get an idea of ​​the general flow. Yngwie left ALCATRAZZ and formed RISING FORCE. Although he held several showcase gigs within 1984, the dates that could be called a “tour” were actually his first solo visit to Japan. After that, they toured around North America and performed over 100 performances. It has been 35 years since the impact of ALCATRAZZ, and it was said to be the busiest year of his career. Among them, the London performance of this work is the last day of the “European” leg. Also, Yngwie has not toured Europe with ALCATRAZZ, and this was his first European tour as a professional. Moreover, the UK will only have this one performance and the next one will be in the Joe Lynn Turner era. This is the one and only British performance where Yngwie before the accident showed his true worth. This work, which records such a historic show, is beyond exquisite. Although it is not so close that it can be mistaken for a sound board, the atmosphere is crystal clear, and every single note of the rapid-fire phrase is super beautiful. Even the ever-changing nuances of arming and slight bending are detailed. Of course, it’s not just guitars. Jens Johansson’s dancing keyboard and Anders’ tight drumming are clear. Due to the 1985 era, there are times when delay effects are applied to the vocals, but each word of the lyrics is still clear. What is depicted with that sound is a tremendous show in which he reached his peak as a guitarist. The content is very similar to “CHASING YNGIWE” in Japan for the first time, but “Little Savage”, which could not be heard there, is also shown. This is also exquisite. Just hearing that sad, beautiful melody that seems like it would break if you touch it moves you, but then it suddenly changes to a folk song-like melody. His world view and flexible mood make him a suitable successor to Ritchie Blackmore. At the time, his black costumes and Strat were a hot topic, but perhaps it was his free improvisation and wide range of European melodies that made him worthy of being compared to Ritchie. Also, “On The Run Again” is a little interesting. What is played in the intro is BLACK SABBATH’s “Symptom Of The Universe”. Although it changes to “On The Run Again” before the song starts, the band also comes in properly. I think it’s a service for the UK, but it’s a little surprising that it’s not DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, or “HEAVEN AND HELL,” but Sabbath from the Ozzy era. What is even more different from Japan is the feeling of being in a closed room in a narrow marquee. The hot air gets clogged, and the sharp and accurate light-speed guitar cuts through it. Moreover, unlike thrash music, the aggressive melody shines brightly, and no matter how heavy it gets, its beauty remains unwavering. The embodiment of neo-classical rock, which he has mastered since the first time he met him. Perhaps because they hadn’t experienced ALCATRAZZ, even the Londoners were taken aback, and between songs they seemed to have come back to life. You can experience such a space in real life. A London document that witnessed Yngwie’s guitar of the century before the accident. It’s a superb live album as a musical work, and one that lets you feel how shocking the neoclassical guitar revolution was. Live at Marquee Club, London, UK 3rd June 1985 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) 1. Intro 2. I’ll See The Light Tonight 3. As Above, So Below 4. Far Beyond The Sun 5. Icarus’ Dream Suit Opus 4 6. I Am A Viking 7. On The Run Again 8. Little Savage 9. Keyboard Solo 10. Kree Nakoorie 11. Guitar Solo 12. Band Introduction 13. Anguish And Fear 14. Drum Solo 15. Anguish And Fear 16. Disciples Of Hell 17. Black Star 18. Hiroshima Mon Amour Yngwie Malmsteen – Guitar Jeff Scott Soto – Vocal Jens Johansson – Keyboards Marcel Jacob – Bass Anders Johansson – Drums