Michael schenker is one of the greatest guitarist of all time ever !!! I do not think he ever got the true recognition that he really deserved because he is truly no doubt one of the best of all time ever !!!
@@michaelstephen819 Maybe amongst guitarists/musicians. He hasn't achieved huge mainstream fame- you ask regular public and not that many people have heard of him.
One of my favorite guitarists of all time. Without Michael Schenker I would've never played guitar. Very underrated, over looked etc. Just saw him in Chicago and he was a monster. So good, precise and on point.
The LEGENDARY Michael Schenker! I still think that first solo MSG album (masterpiece) is one of the greatest moments in rock history! Such incredible, emotive, heartfelt, and technical guitar playing, the likes of which has placed Michael in the upper echelon of great players!
I was there for this interview... and amazed at how clean every single note resonated. Michael has an incredibly precise right and left hand technique and is blessed with a magic touch which is instantaneously recognizable. Off camera he did play some really intricate and fast runs but on record he prefers to stick to his (unique) melodic approach... as a result, he's quite underrated imho.
Michel MDJAY that’s what I love about him...he only plays what fits the song It’s a tendency we can all fall into...we spend so much time practicing clever or speedy runs we find ourselves trying to force those into our live arts without regard to the tune!
He has inspired generations of guitarists. Those of us that were in that first generation around 1975-76 were absolutely blown away by him. We tortured ourselves trying to learn his licks. You have to understand there was NOBODY like him back then. NOBODY. EVH didn't become known until 4 yrs later. IMO Schenker was foundational for what became modern metal.
Spot on! I was one of that generation, discovered Schenker in 1975 after I accidentally saw the last minute or so of a UFO live performance on German TV. There was this guy with an open shirt (or no shirt at all), long blond hair, never saw his face, Flying V between his legs playing like I never heard before. I was absolutely flabbergasted, next day I went out and bought Force It. 2 years later I bought my first Gibson 1975 Flying V 🤘😎🤘
I was also in that generation. Learned many solos from Force It and Phenomenon. Difficult stuff played with beauty articulation and intention. His intention was so strong and a very young guy as well. Incredible.
The great Michael Schenker - "Strangers In The Night" is one of the alltime greatest live albums... what is amazing is that he sounds so great and he barely ever uses his pinky on leads.
@@nowayout8773 🤣😂🤣 me neither, until some guitar store mentioned a blue signature Gibson Flying V a couple of months ago, I was like who TF is Richie Faulkner?
Just saw Michael for the 3rd time but this time with all of his singers, best show i have ever been to, met him about 25 years ago took a picture with him, we both had hair back then lol.
Not sure if that was the tour but I saw him back in the mid 90s in Cleveland at the Odeon’s when UFO was making a comeback with the “walk on water” tour. It was a great concert with all the UFO OG’s. That is a very good album btw. I was very young then barely 20 years old. Most in the crowd was in their 40s to 50s. Mike was jamming the black n white V with freaking black tape on it. I think it was a quick fix solution at the time 😂😆
I’ve always been a Michael schenker fan he has forgotten more than most so called guitar gods will ever learn he can wipe all the asses of so called current guitarists.....he is and always will be awesome.
I learned to play some of his riffs by playing along to him, but Captain Nemo is still way out of my league thought. Nice to hear him playing it slowly for us mortals
Great cool video! Michael certainly one of my guitar heroes for sure. What devices/pedals did he use for this video, I see a little amp. Cute. Thank you for posting this.
Grew up being a fan of Schenker since UFO. He is the reason I bought a Gibson Flying V. He is awesome. How about the tabs for Captain Nemo? Also, which Boss pedals was he using.
Chris Davies If you pause at 4:26, he’s using a Boss Chromatic Tuner into a Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff,into a Boss Digital Delay. Then into the mini Marshall
Chris Davies , Congrats and going out and actually buying a Gibson V back in the probably early 80's? I wanted to..really did.. but in the interest of remaining not looking like a total clone..(I was more than any other Schenker clone around regardless), I opted for, get this.. a freakin Dean" Z" (blue burst) (guitars afire in LB..1982.. about 900 total with case).a couple months later took it on a cross country flight , without a flight case, in cargo..and when got to JFK.. guitar case was opened and falling out of the case on the conveyor.. (I was 19 at the time btw).. anyway.. didn't warp it that trip .but the flight back sure did.. Still played it 12+ hours a day focusing on all Schenker..even using 16 speed to figure out some intricate little things..I had already developed a really good ear training learning to play piano & drums by ear from age 11-12...onward.. Anyway.. so yes. Always regretted not just going out and buying a Gibson V. But I was in a band (Foreplay) playing drums..and lots of gigs..a few local Schenker "clones" alreadyon the scene already.. one played a V..the whole Schenker stance between the legs .(he looked nothing like Schenker tho..(something way after those years I realized I actually totally did look like M. Schenker as well.. so to this day I know I'm the premiere Schenker "protege";); the other guitarist on the local scene played a Gibson Les Paul.. (interestingly became Foreplay's guitarist around 1984-85.. and plays on our debut album "Foreplay/ First Licks" I'm playing drums on it.. check it out here on RUclips. There are several songs.mi have the album in pristine condition still, and want to convert/upload the entire (10 song) album, but with better quality audio..) Jimmy V.
Just got the 2018 Gibson Flying V. Gibson are calling it the High Class Heavy Metal V, it's awesome (once you set it up correctly) www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2018/USA/Flying-V-2018.aspx
Few guitarists hold their pick between the tips of the thumb and index finger. Usually you can play a lot faster if you hold the pick between the middle of you index finger and the thumb. His speed comes from precise alternate picking (up and down). He rarely uses his pinky just like the old style blues guitarists. Schenker does it his way and that makes him special.
One of the greatest! The melodic phrasing is out of this world. Does anyone know that the black "m&m" stompbox is (at 4:26)? Is it a booster? Thanks in advanced!
PLEASE MORE OF THESE MICHAEL LET IT ROLL SOLO NICE AND SLOW AS TO MR PINKY HE USED IT JUST WENT BY TO FAST FOR YOU TO SEE FAVORITE PICKER OF ALL TIME THANKS CHEERS
What a massive guitar rig,, how did the roadies ever get all that equipment in to the motel?? Rocking all the hotel guest out with that MARSHALL stack!!!
YEA.....I like this lesson....Because...MS ..is playing in a different mode in the beginning... that is a big part of his style...Can anyone tell me what mode he is playing...???
He looks like he just woke up in yet another hotelroom. Not really surprising, when you are touring the travels and venue load-in times are a horror. That last shot with the tiny Marshall, the pedals and an old school walkman is hilarious though 🤣🤣
i did pick up where he uses finger number one to do alot of bends or accents and ive also noticed bends with second finger also and not even generic third finger -----------
I just realized I’ve been playing rock bottom slightly wrong all this time. I’ve been hammering and pulling the d to e to d instead of picking the d and e and then pulling off to the d
Gibson needs to put out a vintage classic MSG V. The classic V sounds so much better !! Michael is a monster player always has been one of the greatest ever come on Gibson!!
Chad Cox BOSS Chromatic Tuner (TU-2 or TU-3) --> Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff --> BOSS Digital Delay (I think that DD-3) -----> MARSHALL MICRO AMP.
I use all four fingers when playing the guitar, it's just how I was taught in a more classical style, that being said, it does not matter if he does not use his pinky finger, he is a master rock guitar player!
Michael schenker is one of the greatest guitarist of all time ever !!! I do not think he ever got the true recognition that he really deserved because he is truly no doubt one of the best of all time ever !!!
Correct Doug ...extremely underrated but not by real rock fans like us
On my top 3
Bullshit
Recognition? He's widely seen as one of the best of all time - what planet do you come from?
@@michaelstephen819 Maybe amongst guitarists/musicians. He hasn't achieved huge mainstream fame- you ask regular public and not that many people have heard of him.
One of my favorite guitarists of all time. Without Michael Schenker I would've never played guitar. Very underrated, over looked etc. Just saw him in Chicago and he was a monster. So good, precise and on point.
The LEGENDARY Michael Schenker! I still think that first solo MSG album (masterpiece) is one of the greatest moments in rock history! Such incredible, emotive, heartfelt, and technical guitar playing, the likes of which has placed Michael in the upper echelon of great players!
AudiophileTubes!! Saw him on that tour when they opened for Cheap Trick. One of the loudest most kick ass concerts ever!!
Adventures Of The Imagination is the apotheosis of instrumental magickry, just sayin'...
I saw the MSG 1st album tour.INCREDIBLE.
I would have to agree with Stephen!
Totally agree. Fantastic players all round on that album.
That Capt Nemo lick is insane when he’s playing it full volume with his band
Just another little example of his genius
Long Live Michael Schenker!!!!
I was there for this interview... and amazed at how clean every single note resonated. Michael has an incredibly precise right and left hand technique and is blessed with a magic touch which is instantaneously recognizable. Off camera he did play some really intricate and fast runs but on record he prefers to stick to his (unique) melodic approach... as a result, he's quite underrated imho.
Michel MDJAY that’s what I love about him...he only plays what fits the song
It’s a tendency we can all fall into...we spend so much time practicing clever or speedy runs we find ourselves trying to force those into our live arts without regard to the tune!
Was this filmed in Jimi's london apartment?
THE ONE AND ONLY!!!! Schenker and Uli are a big reason i play guitar the way i do.
He has inspired generations of guitarists. Those of us that were in that first generation around 1975-76 were absolutely blown away by him. We tortured ourselves trying to learn his licks. You have to understand there was NOBODY like him back then. NOBODY. EVH didn't become known until 4 yrs later. IMO Schenker was foundational for what became modern metal.
Spot on! I was one of that generation, discovered Schenker in 1975 after I accidentally saw the last minute or so of a UFO live performance on German TV. There was this guy with an open shirt (or no shirt at all), long blond hair, never saw his face, Flying V between his legs playing like I never heard before. I was absolutely flabbergasted, next day I went out and bought Force It. 2 years later I bought my first Gibson 1975 Flying V 🤘😎🤘
I was also in that generation. Learned many solos from Force It and Phenomenon. Difficult stuff played with beauty articulation and intention. His intention was so strong and a very young guy as well. Incredible.
The way he gets that mean sound so much meat, he makes every note count.
He makes me laugh, such a happy chap who loves what he does.
The great Michael Schenker - "Strangers In The Night" is one of the alltime greatest live albums... what is amazing is that he sounds so great and he barely ever uses his pinky on leads.
My favorite rock guitarist of all time
Every Richie Faulkner lick is based on this dude style basically, damn it.
You're awesome Michael!
Every lick?!? Bold statement. Although I just discovered Richie and he led me to him
Never heard of Richie Faulkner
@@nowayout8773 🤣😂🤣 me neither, until some guitar store mentioned a blue signature Gibson Flying V a couple of months ago, I was like who TF is Richie Faulkner?
@@nowayout8773 🤣😂🤣
Master. The Chopin of rock guitar.
that Mini Marshall at the end is classic... wow 100% respect (tone is in the fingers)
Amazing playing at 63!!! Michael, that guitar is gorgeous!
Phenomenal player!
A legend and a really nice down to earth guy!
I love this guy!!!
He’s still got it, man. Enjoy the world’s treasure....
Just saw Michael for the 3rd time but this time with all of his singers, best show i have ever been to, met him about 25 years ago took a picture with him, we both had hair back then lol.
Just saw that show in Cleveland 2 hrs and 50 min non stop shreading he is amazing, he just doesn't give up !!!
Not sure if that was the tour but I saw him back in the mid 90s in Cleveland at the Odeon’s when UFO was making a comeback with the “walk on water” tour. It was a great concert with all the UFO OG’s. That is a very good album btw.
I was very young then barely 20 years old. Most in the crowd was in their 40s to 50s. Mike was jamming the black n white V with freaking black tape on it. I think it was a quick fix solution at the time 😂😆
I’ve always been a Michael schenker fan he has forgotten more than most so called guitar gods will ever learn he can wipe all the asses of so called current guitarists.....he is and always will be awesome.
HAHA well put....I agree 100%
I'd like to see Joe B. try to keep up with Michael
damned well stated
Thanks Michael. You always give me a jump start. You help me get in touch with the German side of me.
Schenker is amazing. Seen him four times, the latest about April 2018, was the best. Was doing stuff I did not see the first three times.
Jo Nice👍
Michael is one of my favorites along with Ritchie Blackmore & Gary Moore !!!!!
I count myself fortunate to have seen all three live and met them all, too.
Schenker simplemente el mejor guitarrista de todos los tiempos
ya lo dijiste hermano, EL MEJOR DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS!
Mundo vibrato! The best!
can't wait for march 6 show in Maryland. i love his playing.
I learned to play some of his riffs by playing along to him, but Captain Nemo is still way out of my league thought. Nice to hear him playing it slowly for us mortals
He is such a legend and i love my Dean V´s.
Great Job.. Mike ! Smitty here from Sweetwater, Tx
Thanks again Michael. You gave me that jump start long ago.....
I love how he plays...so unique..makes me want a flying v....
Great cool video! Michael certainly one of my guitar heroes for sure. What devices/pedals did he use for this video, I see a little amp. Cute. Thank you for posting this.
I can't believe how he plays captain nemo.....so cool to finally see
My all time hero. He is the reason why still play a V - see my thumbnail!
Grew up being a fan of Schenker since UFO. He is the reason I bought a Gibson Flying V. He is awesome. How about the tabs for Captain Nemo? Also, which Boss pedals was he using.
Chris Davies If you pause at 4:26, he’s using a Boss Chromatic Tuner into a Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff,into a Boss Digital Delay. Then into the mini Marshall
Chris Davies ,
Congrats and going out and actually buying a Gibson V back in the probably early 80's? I wanted to..really did.. but in the interest of remaining not looking like a total clone..(I was more than any other Schenker clone around regardless), I opted for, get this.. a freakin Dean" Z" (blue burst) (guitars afire in LB..1982.. about 900 total with case).a couple months later took it on a cross country flight , without a flight case, in cargo..and when got to JFK.. guitar case was opened and falling out of the case on the conveyor.. (I was 19 at the time btw).. anyway.. didn't warp it that trip
.but the flight back sure did..
Still played it 12+ hours a day focusing on all Schenker..even using 16 speed to figure out some intricate little things..I had already developed a really good ear training learning to play piano & drums by ear from age 11-12...onward..
Anyway.. so yes.
Always regretted not just going out and buying a Gibson V. But I was in a band (Foreplay) playing drums..and lots of gigs..a few local Schenker "clones" alreadyon the scene already.. one played a V..the whole Schenker stance between the legs
.(he looked nothing like Schenker tho..(something way after those years I realized I actually totally did look like M. Schenker as well.. so to this day I know I'm the premiere Schenker "protege";); the other guitarist on the local scene played a Gibson Les Paul.. (interestingly became Foreplay's guitarist around 1984-85.. and plays on our debut album "Foreplay/ First Licks"
I'm playing drums on it.. check it out here on RUclips. There are several songs.mi have the album in pristine condition still, and want to convert/upload the entire (10 song) album, but with better quality audio..)
Jimmy V.
Just got the 2018 Gibson Flying V. Gibson are calling it the High Class Heavy Metal V, it's awesome (once you set it up correctly)
www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2018/USA/Flying-V-2018.aspx
Chris Davies
yeah... It was pretty messy thanks to his little room set up wasn't it.... I'll figure it out and TAB it if you sub to me and remind me! LOL
Even his improvised solos sound tasty and melodic as all heck!
Another proof that sound is in the fingers, that little marshall mini sounds awesome!
simply the greatest...
This guy is sooo accurately rated
❤🔥 Красавчик! Скромный парень.)
Top shelf in my books!
Few guitarists hold their pick between the tips of the thumb and index finger. Usually you can play a lot faster if you hold the pick between the middle of you index finger and the thumb. His speed comes from precise alternate picking (up and down). He rarely uses his pinky just like the old style blues guitarists. Schenker does it his way and that makes him special.
One of the greatest! The melodic phrasing is out of this world. Does anyone know that the black "m&m" stompbox is (at 4:26)? Is it a booster? Thanks in advanced!
Beautiful showcase!!
He had killer tone and vibrato back in the day.
The Dean Guitars sounds like he is playing with mud on his hands - I wish Gibson would bring him back with a signature model Flying V!
I think the Dean's sound like shit.
PLEASE MORE OF THESE MICHAEL LET IT ROLL SOLO NICE AND SLOW
AS TO MR PINKY HE USED IT JUST WENT BY TO FAST FOR YOU TO SEE
FAVORITE PICKER OF ALL TIME THANKS CHEERS
Fred Cook - you do know that using the settings button (the cog) you can slow this down to half and quarter speed?
He used it once, but it was like a cripple using a gimp leg...
I love the way he talk..... Just like somebody in a fantasy movie.....
Michael still got it all!!!!
Great player, but he's going to put an eye out with those string ends!!
hah hah
The best of the best of the best
What a massive guitar rig,, how did the roadies ever get all that equipment in to the motel?? Rocking all the hotel guest out with that MARSHALL stack!!!
My #1 fave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, rock bottom one of the best songs ever
YEA.....I like this lesson....Because...MS ..is playing in a different mode in the beginning... that is a big part of his style...Can anyone tell me what mode he is playing...???
A living God. Soak it in!
He looks like he just woke up in yet another hotelroom. Not really surprising, when you are touring the travels and venue load-in times are a horror. That last shot with the tiny Marshall, the pedals and an old school walkman is hilarious though 🤣🤣
i did pick up where he uses finger number one to do alot of bends or accents and ive also noticed bends with second finger also and not even generic third finger -----------
LUV IT... Too bad they didn't bring in a MARSHALL 1/2 Stack
Michael 最高！
There's the real rock star a true legend in the industry Jeff Geeslin
I just realized I’ve been playing rock bottom slightly wrong all this time. I’ve been hammering and pulling the d to e to d instead of picking the d and e and then pulling off to the d
love schenker saddly never seen him live love his tone asspec on ufo tracks think he as the wahwah pedel on open wen he dose his solos
seen him tons of times, tours the uk on a regular basis so I'm lucky there. And yes you're correctly concerning the wah.
I did for the first time 7 years ago and he was incredible!...and he’s coming to my area in a month!..see him if you have the opportunity!
I've noticed Michael seldom uses his little finger at all, but WOW - THOSE OTHER THREE!
Thank you! 🔥👏👏👏
One of the last great rockaz.
Michael Schenker is one of the greatest yes but I'm not sure if he's the greatest teacher
master of tone
crazy good
Melody top 🎸👏👏👏
haha. The slow-mo is my normal. Thank you for playing it slow.
The king of V
AWSOME 🎸
that amazing
What's the opening lick between 00:16 and 00:30 - i know it and it's bugging me!
Awesome ✨✨♠️🔆🔆♠️✨✨♠️✨
What is with that tone?
Gibson needs to put out a vintage classic MSG V. The classic V sounds so much better !! Michael is a monster player always has been one of the greatest ever come on Gibson!!
Anyone else think these riffs sound better when played slower because we really get an oppotunity to appreciate them?
fuckin love this guy"
Michael Schenker is Kirk Hammett's idol....with Jimi Hendrix of course !
Go back to the 0.88 mm pick(light)instead of the 0.66 nylon which is crazy light it just doesnt sound as good.
I have a question about the Captain Nemo riff.. What a mad man!...... Oh sorry. Here. "?". Just put that anywhere you like.
For all the people banging on about only 3 fingers go and check out Django Rheinhardt...
KE GENIAL PERSON
What are the pedals?
Chad Cox
BOSS Chromatic Tuner (TU-2 or TU-3) --> Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff --> BOSS Digital Delay (I think that DD-3) -----> MARSHALL MICRO AMP.
Fast playing without the use of your pinky ? Michael shows you how !
GD!🎸🔊
i know michael schenker over an anime call "Black Heaven". Now im stick with a Flying V for the rest of my life
This is dedicated to those who say big valve amps sound the best...
It's funny. Check out the mini speaker on the desk is mic'd at video marker 4:26
OMFG!
Wow.
what with the head gear..I mean why does he always hear that
Does it really matter whether he uses his "little" finger. Concentrate on the music, and less on his pinky. Seriously
I use all four fingers when playing the guitar, it's just how I was taught in a more classical style, that being said, it does not matter if he does not use his pinky finger, he is a master rock guitar player!
He lives and breathes Rock! In his blood. Rock you the Ground brother
james vincent even when shredding, I feel like my pinky only comes in for a few licks and drugs out again.
Before Eddie Van Halen there was Michael Schenker!!!!
Kirk "the Ripper" Hammets inspiration\m/
The Wizard!!
It's too bad UFO never did a sequel called "Rock Top".
He were be the scorpions lead guitar