{"product_id":"yngwie-malmsteen-tokyo-live","title":"YNGWIE MALMSTEEN - Tokyo Live","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2LP - Limited Edition Transparent Red Vinyl. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe legendary guitar virtuoso \u003cstrong\u003eYngwie Malmsteen\u003c\/strong\u003e is set to release his brand new album, '\u003cem\u003eTokyo Live\u003c\/em\u003e' on 28 March via \u003cstrong\u003eMusic Theories Recordings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe incomparable Malmsteen is one of the greatest guitarists to ever have lived. So, when the chance comes to witness the maestro in the live setting, you take notice. This mesmerizing spectacle can be witnessed on '\u003cem\u003eTokyo Live\u003c\/em\u003e'. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTop Down, Foot Down\u003c\/em\u003e\" is taken from the 2016 album, '\u003cem\u003eWorld on Fir\u003c\/em\u003ee' and showcases the wide range and dynamic flavour which demonstrates Malmsteen's fury and elegance, all encapsulated in a just under two minute version of the song. \"\u003cem\u003eTop Down, Foot Down\u003c\/em\u003e\" is one of my favorite live numbers, C#m arpeggios into E arpeggios and a fluid C#m melody with flat 5th diminished and suspended resolution. The title also depicts my love of convertible cruising,\" he explains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concert was recorded at the Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo on May 11th 2024 as part of his 40th Anniversary World Tour. Calling upon an enormous catalogue of material, Malmsteen shredded his way through a furious set, backed by a mountainous Marshall stack wall. Talking about the live experience, Malmsteen adds, \"Playing live in front of people is really what it's all about. It's exciting and dangerous because you have to take risks and there's no fixing afterwards.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalmsteen's breathtaking technique takes centre stage of the 100 minute concertwhilst being cocooned by exquisite musicianship throughout. The setlist tracks Malmsteen's illustrious career, from his time in Alcatrazz with \"\u003cem\u003eHiroshima Mon Amour\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eEvil Eye\u003c\/em\u003e\" and through his remarkable solo career with \"\u003cem\u003eRising Force\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eFar Beyond The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eArpeggios from Hell\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eSeventh Sign\u003c\/em\u003e\" all the way up to his most recent material taken from 2021's 'Parabellum,' with \"\u003cem\u003eWolves At The Door\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eRelentless Fury\u003c\/em\u003e\", (\u003cem\u003eSi Vis Pacem\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cem\u003eParabellum\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and not to mention rousing renditions of \"\u003cem\u003ePaganini's 4th\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eSmoke on the Water\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name of Yngwie Malmsteen has always stood for uncompromising excellence. In a career that now spans more than 40 years he has proven himself to be a unique artist. You can try to categorise him in any way you wish. But the manner in which this supreme Swedish craftsman has continually developed his music makes Malmsteen sublimely transcend any definition you attempt to impose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Theories Recordings","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Transparent Red Vinyl","offer_id":54267640349017,"sku":"SDZ-43673","price":40.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Yngwie_Malmsteen_-_Tokyo_Live.webp?v=1741102000","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/yngwie-malmsteen-tokyo-live","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}