A definitive compilation album that covers the history of neoclassical guitar.
This is a best-of collection of the most iconic songs by virtuoso guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, showcasing his unique guitar aesthetic, woven together with fast scales and majestic melodies.
This compilation album offers a full taste of Yngwie Malmsteen's signature blend of classical and hard rock. From the instrumentals that convey the energy of his early debut to melodic vocal tracks, the well-balanced collection offers a panoramic view of his musical evolution. His sound, a combination of exceptional picking precision and high-speed arpeggios, continues to influence the music of the ages. The recordings have been remastered to bring clarity to the album, highlighting the guitar tone. This album is a culmination of his technical skill and also a reaffirmation of his sensibility as a composer.
14 TRACKS:
1)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Black Star
2)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Far Beyond The Sun
3)
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force - I'll See The Light Tonight
4)
Yngwie Malmsteen - You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget
5)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Liar
6)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Queen In Love
7)
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force - Hold On
8)
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force - Heaven Tonight
9)
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force - Deja Vu
10)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Guitar Solo (Trilogy Suite Op: 5 / Spasebo Blues)
11)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Spanish Castle Magic
12)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Judas
13)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Making Love (Extended Guitar Solo)
14)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Eclipse
Producer - Jeff Glixman (7 to 9)
Vocals - Jeff Scott Soto (1 to 3)
Management - Nigel Thomas
Vocals - Joe Lynn Turner (7 to 11)
Vocals - Mark Boals (4 to 6)
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Yngwie Malmsteen
Bass - Yngwie Malmsteen (1, 2, 4 to 6, 8 to 11)
Conductor - Yngwie Malmsteen (4 to 6)
Guitar [Taurus Pedals] - Yngwie Malmsteen (1, 2, 4 to 6, 12 to 14)
Producer - Yngwie Malmsteen
Synthesizer [Korg Z3 Guitar] - Yngwie Malmsteen (12 to 14)
Vocals - Yngwie Malmsteen (10 to 14)
Written By - Yngwie Malmsteen (1 to 10, 12 to 14)
Compiled By - Bill Levenson
Keyboards - Mats Olausson (12 to 14)
Vocals - Mats Olausson (12 to 14)
Drums - Michael Von Knorring (12 to 14)
Keyboards [Electric, Acoustic] - Jens Johansson (1 to 11)
