In Picture Art Less is More but you have to define The More. Like in portrait painting art like a Mona Lisa the More is Mona Lisa The Less is no trees no barns no farm animals etc. The other thing not everyone is up to the artistic creativity to appreciate more more But basic ears or artistic expression can be understood by the simple. Example George Harrison “Something”solo the solo is not crowded with a boat load of notes but expressions of each series of notes
In Picture Art Less is More but you have to define The More. Like in portrait painting art like a Mona Lisa the More is Mona Lisa The Less is no trees no barns no farm animals etc. The other thing not everyone is up to the artistic creativity to appreciate more more But basic ears or artistic expression can be understood by the simple. Example George Harrison “Something”solo the solo is not crowded with a boat load of notes but expressions of each series of notes
I love Yngwie. Not a fan of the super fast guitar gods but I respect the crap out of what he does. He is one of the groundbreaking legends of guitar. Love listening to him talk, I think he is hilarious and a great story teller.
The better as a musician I've become, better my ability to follow musical ideas, more I like Yngwies music. When I was early teenager, he lost me in many places... now, 20 years later I can agree... he's magnificent guitarist, amazing composer and arranger. Because I have the capability to finally follow him and the red line he's weaving with his compositions and solos and lines. He's not for everyone, that's for damn sure.
Of course, Joseph II never said such a thing. His words were "too beautiful for our ears, and an awful lot of notes", which means something quite different.
@@kospandx I was not there then so cannot confirm or deny 🤣 but in the film they used the "too many notes" phrase, probably because it was more confrontational
@@tesla-spectreMy favorite thing about that line is that most people I hear quote it and ignore the context of the movie it came from. I’ve heard people use that quote against players like Yngwie, and leave it at “There’s too many notes. Just take out a few and it’ll be perfect.” My favorite part of the scene is when Mozart looks at the king and asks “… which notes should I take out?” to which the king has no answer. It’s to show that the king doesn’t know what he’s talking about and just doesn’t want to praise Mozart more than Salieri.
Though my personal preferences leans towards Derek Trucks, BB King etc… that doesn’t mean I don’t recognize Yngwie as a bad ass. He is one of the best. I remember him from the Steeler days. Phenomenal player.
A long time ago I delivered a pizza to Yngvie Malmsteen. He opened the door in a robe and when I peeked inside there were guitars everywhere. He looked every bit the rock star…
"My dear young man, don't take it too hard. Your work is ingenious. It's quality work. And there are simply too many notes, that's all. Just cut a few and it will be perfect." -- Emperor Joseph II Well, there it is!
@@isaiahmarquez9717 Different strokes. Amadeus has brought some attention to interesting historical figures that deserve to be brought to light more often, although too many of them, especially Bonno and the Emperor, are portrayed as idiots, which certainly was not the case. Even Mozart himself would be a far more interesting figure if we could get past the mythology - and although the movie makes ample reference to his childish humour, it otherwise does surprisingly little to bring him down to earth.
His way of playing was considered trash by all 90s bands and rock music went completely in opposite direction but he's such an innovator and he's so true to himself he's still here considered a legend
@@lodigitara5587 Not sure why you think that just because I am not a fan that I wouldn’t be interested in what he has to say. He is obviously technically extremely proficient and a major figure in the guitar world, but just not to my taste.
Yngwie is a fantastic technician, and he even has some beautiful music, but I have to admit, there’s a long list of artists’ music I’ll listen to before his. I’ll get a headache if I listen to nothing but a long flurry of notes constantly. But he’s special for being him and doing the thing he does. The world’s big enough for one of him too.
Always work on building SPEED,You can always slow down.Much more difficult when you're asked to play faster and you can't.-Andres Segovia.(paraphrased)
Actually a lot of these super shredders have a difficult time slowing down as well. The key thing thing to remember is that whether you are playing fast or slow or a combination the music has to groove and be memorable or your just practicing
I'm sorry, but this is just awesome his expressions. I've heard him tell this story before. But his facial expressions and humor on this one had me falling on the floor with laughter. I've said it before all, and I'll say it again. A lot of people that think all you know, music has to be simple and it can't have too much. I mean, it's all about contacts if you look at the Baroque era of music in between about 1685 and 17 fifty, and Europe, it was a constant spinning out of notes, it was notes Galore. It was no doubt the butt because the idea was this perpetual motion of melodicism. It's later that the classical area era brought things back to a more simplistic approach. And even that had great music. When people are highly critical of English playing with the whole too many notes thing. It's because they're viewing all music through the lenses of pop music. They expect everything to be as simple as a Justin Bieber melody. And that's just historically not the way things were. I have a background in music history. So the whole it's too many notes, things just kind of irritates me. If you want to play list notes, knock yourself out, play list. No, it's, that's fine. There are some great, great simple melodies. But if you wanna play embellish flourishes of great spinning out of notes, then do that. More is freaking more, baby. That's what the h*** is up. Still the greatest guitar player in the world.
The producer was probably onto something. Just because you can fill the page with fluff doesn't mean that's the best way to tell the story. This is why his music just never hit for me... but it's all subjective anyway and if it works for you then that's great too. I tend to gravitate towards players who sound like they barely know how to play... like me.
Less is more only when its a ballad solo or psychedelic Synth type trippy song.. yes LESS is MORE.. But . Apart from that.. Yngwie is right MORE IS MORE.. That describes the new era ... More...
I once saw Yngwie wearing a Yngwie windbreaker at the barnes and noble in the pru in boston rifling through cds one afternoon. After he left he went over to where he was just curious what he was checking out. He had moved all the Yngwie cds in the section to the front of the rack.
Man, that joke is about 30 years old. It might be time to get yourself some new material, especially considering that Yngwie isn't really even very overweight. He's probably about average for his age.
Producer: Less is more.
Yngwie: *triples his note output*
In Picture Art Less is More but you have to define The More.
Like in portrait painting art like a Mona Lisa the More is Mona Lisa The Less is no trees no barns no farm animals etc.
The other thing not everyone is up to the artistic creativity to appreciate more more
But basic ears or artistic expression can be understood by the simple.
Example George Harrison “Something”solo the solo is not crowded with a boat load of notes but expressions of each series of notes
In Picture Art Less is More but you have to define The More.
Like in portrait painting art like a Mona Lisa the More is Mona Lisa The Less is no trees no barns no farm animals etc.
The other thing not everyone is up to the artistic creativity to appreciate more more
But basic ears or artistic expression can be understood by the simple.
Example George Harrison “Something”solo the solo is not crowded with a boat load of notes but expressions of each series of notes
Producer: A billion notes. Yngwie: Plays two-billion notes. Producer: Less is more. Yngwie: Two-billion less than two-billion-one. 😬
More is More
Less is Less
Don't f*ck with my notes and between!
If less is more, just imagine how much more more would be
😂
Nicely done! :-D
😂
The fact that THIS MAN, RIGHT HERE, is NOT on the Rolling Stones Top 250 guitarists lists, is genuinely insane.
He isn’t??? I know that list is a dumpster fire but I just ASSumed he was on it.
he's right above The 250
Insane for sure! I'd say he's #1 literally in my opinion as far as abilities. Master of all types of guitar styles
@@albizo6172 Could be Shawn Lane #1 all-time. Dude was not of this world. Even Guthrie was blown away.
Clear sign the guy who did the list didn't listen to enough guitarists. Sure, Jimmy Page is cool but he's not the GOAT imo..
Best yngwie interview ever
“more is more” is a very fitting motto for this guy
I love Yngwie. Not a fan of the super fast guitar gods but I respect the crap out of what he does. He is one of the groundbreaking legends of guitar. Love listening to him talk, I think he is hilarious and a great story teller.
He was like the first to really mix metal and classical and it worked for metal ever since
Yngwie is the Maestro. I have seen him play many time and I have never been disappointed. In fact, He has always been on his game.
Less is more = David Gilmour
... or BB King 😊
Jeff Beck
Less is less, David Gilless
@@TomLotGuitar lol
How do you know if a guitarist prefers David Gilmour to Yngwie Malmsteen? Don't worry, they'll tell you!
The better as a musician I've become, better my ability to follow musical ideas, more I like Yngwies music.
When I was early teenager, he lost me in many places... now, 20 years later I can agree... he's magnificent guitarist, amazing composer and arranger.
Because I have the capability to finally follow him and the red line he's weaving with his compositions and solos and lines.
He's not for everyone, that's for damn sure.
This guy has a reputation for being difficult to deal with but he’s a musical genius
He's also pretty fucking hilarious :D
Yngwie needs to sell T-shirts that say "More is More!"
He does! Saw a dude in the store today wearing one from a tour in 2022.
Yeah I got one of those “Yngwie Malmsteen says more is more”
Check His oficial page
Yngwie is like Mozart when the Kaiser said: there were too many notes. And he said: there was wxactly the right amount of notes!!!
Of course, Joseph II never said such a thing. His words were "too beautiful for our ears, and an awful lot of notes", which means something quite different.
@@kospandx I was not there then so cannot confirm or deny 🤣 but in the film they used the "too many notes" phrase, probably because it was more confrontational
@@kospandx All Hollywood movies are spiked with lies and propaganda. Watch what you dump into your mind.
@@tesla-spectreMy favorite thing about that line is that most people I hear quote it and ignore the context of the movie it came from.
I’ve heard people use that quote against players like Yngwie, and leave it at “There’s too many notes. Just take out a few and it’ll be perfect.” My favorite part of the scene is when Mozart looks at the king and asks “… which notes should I take out?” to which the king has no answer.
It’s to show that the king doesn’t know what he’s talking about and just doesn’t want to praise Mozart more than Salieri.
@@blueorpheus5693 exactly!
Though my personal preferences leans towards Derek Trucks, BB King etc… that doesn’t mean I don’t recognize Yngwie as a bad ass. He is one of the best. I remember him from the Steeler days. Phenomenal player.
Yngwie is the legend, period.
He has a point!
Nobody more than Malmsteen can say… More is More… definitely…
A Great Interview, Rick needs to have him back ...
Yngwie, just wow. Favorite solo still has to be Suffer Me, live in Japan.
For me it's the solo and outro solo in Dreaming (tell me).
I love these Yngwie stories🤟
….it was then the Malm unleashed his arpeggios. from. HELL 🎸 😈🔥🔥
A long time ago I delivered a pizza to Yngvie Malmsteen. He opened the door in a robe and when I peeked inside there were guitars everywhere. He looked every bit the rock star…
There has to be a similar story of a dude delivering him donuts
@@turolretarboth lies
@@turolretar which previously delivered pizzas and donuts to Elvis
You peeked inside his robe?
Man, that comment was spot on! I laughed so loud I had to explain my family xD @@turolretar
Who in their right mind would tell Yngwie " less is more "
Someone that doesn't know anything about guitar.
Love Ricks interviews ❤❤❤
More is more, less is more and somewhere the twain shall meet
"My dear young man, don't take it too hard. Your work is ingenious. It's quality work. And there are simply too many notes, that's all. Just cut a few and it will be perfect." -- Emperor Joseph II
Well, there it is!
Joseph II never said that, though. You might add that you are referring to a crummy movie rather than to an actual quote.
@@kospandxYou may be referring to a different movie, as Amadeus is a fantastic movie.
@@kospandxWe get it. You hate the movie already……. 🙄
@@isaiahmarquez9717 Different strokes. Amadeus has brought some attention to interesting historical figures that deserve to be brought to light more often, although too many of them, especially Bonno and the Emperor, are portrayed as idiots, which certainly was not the case. Even Mozart himself would be a far more interesting figure if we could get past the mythology - and although the movie makes ample reference to his childish humour, it otherwise does surprisingly little to bring him down to earth.
Master !!!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🍺🍺🍺🍺
Sometimes less is more enjoyable to your remember this
His way of playing was considered trash by all 90s bands and rock music went completely in opposite direction but he's such an innovator and he's so true to himself he's still here considered a legend
This is exactly why I have never been a Malmsteen fan. He genuinely seems to think that the more notes you jam in, the better.
Then why are you here? If you don't like his style then buzz out buddy!
He has his fans - as you know. I've never bothered listening for the same reason. I've done fine without him, and he's done fine without me.
💯
I respect him as a player, bu player, but it means nothing to me musically.
@@lodigitara5587 Not sure why you think that just because I am not a fan that I wouldn’t be interested in what he has to say. He is obviously technically extremely proficient and a major figure in the guitar world, but just not to my taste.
buzz out? like a bee? "I'm outta here! BzZ BzzZ"
As if these oldies still havent got any grey hairs...Grow old with grace.Keith,Willy Nelson...Rock n roll
Legend 🙌
He's fu..ing Awsome guitarist love you man as a Muso 😉👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌
Speed is never better than slower volume pedal sound and delay. My 3 favorites Alan Holdsworth, Steve Hacket, and the greatest .... Jeff Beck.
Les is never more. Sometimes less is better than more
Haha, this guy cracks me up. It’s good to see that he’s more easygoing than he was back in the day
Yngwie is a fantastic technician, and he even has some beautiful music, but I have to admit, there’s a long list of artists’ music I’ll listen to before his. I’ll get a headache if I listen to nothing but a long flurry of notes constantly. But he’s special for being him and doing the thing he does. The world’s big enough for one of him too.
Yngwie gets paid by the note, thats why I love his playing.
Yeah, Yngwie, I saw that scene in Amadeus too.
Just some him live, OMG he makes it look so effortless...
Less IS more!
More is more is the perfect quote to sum up his playing, should be on his headstone
Feeling >>> shredding.
You won't change my mind. Less is (almost) always better.
feeling is subjective,everyone could be different
I can really understand his point with English being his second language. Everything about Yngwie is literal.
With one of the goals of classical music writing interesting and full parts/layers, It's hilarious that they asked him that
Geddy Lee said the same. People would say "Less Is More" & Geddy would respond "More Is More With Rush".
Spa-Geddy Lee sings like a freaking dwarf. Cheesy
So glad to see him looking healthier, fantastic stuff and great interview. Keep it up Yngwie, you legend.
You are the king
He may be a 6’3 guitar god, but he is an intellectual dwarf.
Your number one guitar 🎸🎶🎵 ,you shred awesome 🎸🎶🎵🎸. The best in the west,. Manteca, California San Joaquin county California ⛺ Scott
The pause and eyebrow raise after saying "1 is not more than 2" is hilariously priceless.
Always work on building SPEED,You can always slow down.Much more difficult when you're asked to play faster and you can't.-Andres Segovia.(paraphrased)
Actually a lot of these super shredders have a difficult time slowing down as well. The key thing thing to remember is that whether you are playing fast or slow or a combination the music has to groove and be memorable or your just practicing
More is more thats it
Yngwie suffered a metamorphosis into Big Foot
Very great inspiration from the true grand master🙏🫶
That producer really though Yngwie would just flip a switch from “neo-classical shred god” to “angel of emotive solos”
I'm sorry, but this is just awesome his expressions. I've heard him tell this story before. But his facial expressions and humor on this one had me falling on the floor with laughter. I've said it before all, and I'll say it again. A lot of people that think all you know, music has to be simple and it can't have too much. I mean, it's all about contacts if you look at the Baroque era of music in between about 1685 and 17 fifty, and Europe, it was a constant spinning out of notes, it was notes Galore. It was no doubt the butt because the idea was this perpetual motion of melodicism. It's later that the classical area era brought things back to a more simplistic approach. And even that had great music. When people are highly critical of English playing with the whole too many notes thing. It's because they're viewing all music through the lenses of pop music. They expect everything to be as simple as a Justin Bieber melody. And that's just historically not the way things were. I have a background in music history. So the whole it's too many notes, things just kind of irritates me. If you want to play list notes, knock yourself out, play list. No, it's, that's fine. There are some great, great simple melodies. But if you wanna play embellish flourishes of great spinning out of notes, then do that. More is freaking more, baby. That's what the h*** is up. Still the greatest guitar player in the world.
He is so nice when he wants to be
“These go to 11…”
Spinal Tap
yngwie is epic 🤘🏻
"Less is more" is what all musicians without success never got😂
King malmsteen
Only concert i walked out on after 11 minutes
More is more. Por isso ele usa vários acessórios, vários anéis, pulseiras. Faz sentido.
The producer was probably onto something. Just because you can fill the page with fluff doesn't mean that's the best way to tell the story. This is why his music just never hit for me... but it's all subjective anyway and if it works for you then that's great too. I tend to gravitate towards players who sound like they barely know how to play... like me.
"More is more" pretty much sums up his playing since the last few decades
Classic!
Makes perfect sense in his situation
The way he changes his voice saying "less is more" is funny.
If you thought he practices 8 hours a day back then.. uh uh what is truly bonkers is 16 HOURS A DAY or more EVERY DAY no daya off. Truly inspiring
Check out the neck of his guitar. The neck is “scooped” between the frets.
That’s his signature. He got scalloped frets very early on. If you listen to this whole interview you’ll hear the story behind it.
LOVE this
What's up Yngwie?
Yngwie: Uhh... The sky. Hello?
Lame
Lets be honest - Yngwie is *more* .
he's right more is more, but that doesn't mean more is a good thing.
The producer had obviously never seen Amadeus.
“You mean more is more?”
-Every guitar player ever
Rick's interviews are the best in music history.
I think he's annoying
More is More is a Life fact i live by
Less is more only when its a ballad solo or psychedelic Synth type trippy song.. yes LESS is MORE..
But . Apart from that..
Yngwie is right MORE IS MORE..
That describes the new era ... More...
he is his biggest fan
I once saw Yngwie wearing a Yngwie windbreaker at the barnes and noble in the pru in boston rifling through cds one afternoon. After he left he went over to where he was just curious what he was checking out. He had moved all the Yngwie cds in the section to the front of the rack.
Producer: "p-p-p-please sir: I want less."
Yngwie: "What?"
Producer: "Please sir: I want less."
Yngwie: "LESS! - You have unleased the fuckin fury!."
Stop gargling his balls he just plays guitar fast and accurate.
Ive always heard that too....keep things simple rather than trying to come up with the best intricate riff or song.
I’m with the producer.
"Less is more."
Yngwie: "Hold my beer...."
😂
people should watch the video of KDH about him
Yngwie not to be high in the 250 greatest guitarist in the Rolling Stones magazine is disappointing
YESSSS!!!!
That's why most people haven't heard of him, unfortunately
You can't really tell Yngwie Malmsteen to play less. You certainly aren't going to tell him "less is more" :D
Yngwie Malmsteen is exception where the rule "less is more" is not valid :)
Probably the only guitar play that “shreds” but doesn’t lose the feel
Yngwie the angry bee.
Yep, the producer was giving him a good advice he didn't got even today.
More donuts = more Ynwie.
" I don't like donuts 🍩 " - yngwie Malmsteen. True story
Man, that joke is about 30 years old. It might be time to get yourself some new material, especially considering that Yngwie isn't really even very overweight. He's probably about average for his age.
More like Less heroine = More Yngwie
And that's why only musicians know who this guy is
The producer was just stating what he thought sounded better.
Not always the end of cemetery gates does not need more notes !
He’s incredible, no doubt. But sometimes I do wish he’d play w more feeling and less about making it as many notes and as fast as possible
🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩
I don’t like fookin’ donuts