Photo Credit: Hikari Yuba
Legendary guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen has announced the release of his new live album ‘Tokyo Live,’ set to drop on April 25 via Music Theories Recordings. The album captures Malmsteen’s electrifying performance at Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo, during his 40th Anniversary World Tour on May 11th, 2024.
The 100-minute concert showcases Malmsteen’s unparalleled guitar mastery backed by his signature wall of Marshall amplifiers. The first single, “Top Down, Foot Down,” originally from his 2016 album ‘World on Fire,’ has been released as a preview of the live collection.
“Playing live in front of people is really what it’s all about,” says Malmsteen. “It’s exciting and dangerous because you have to take risks and there’s no fixing afterwards.” Speaking about the lead single, he adds, “‘Top Down, Foot Down’ 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.”
The setlist spans Malmsteen’s illustrious 40-year career, featuring classics like “Hiroshima Mon Amour,” “Evil Eye,” “Rising Force,” and “Far Beyond The Sun.” The album also includes material from his most recent studio release, 2021’s ‘Parabellum,’ with tracks such as “Wolves At The Door” and “Relentless Fury.” Fans can also expect powerful renditions of “Paganini’s 4th” and “Smoke on the Water.”
This release marks only the fifth live album in Malmsteen’s extensive discography, which includes 22 studio albums. ‘Tokyo Live’ stands as a testament to four decades of groundbreaking guitar work and musical innovation from one of the industry’s most respected virtuosos.
Tracklist:
CD1
1. Rising Force (Live)
2. Top Down Foot Down (Live)
3. No Rest For The Wicked (Live)
4. Soldier (Live)
5. Into Valhalla (Live)
6. Baroque & Roll (Live)
7. Like An Angel (Live)
8. Relentless Fury (Live)
9. Now Your Ships Are Burned (Live)
10. Wolves At The Door (Live)
11. Hiroshima Mon Amour (Live)
12. (Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum (Live)
13. Badinere (Live)
14. Paganini’s 4th (Live)
15. Adagio (Live)
16. Far Beyond The Sun (Live)
17. Arpeggios From Hell (Live)
CD2
1. Seventh Sign (Live)
2. Toccata (Live)
3. Evil Eye (Live)
4. Smoke On The Water (Live)
5. Trilogy-Vengeance (Live)
6. Cadenza 1 (Live)
7. Brothers (Live)
8. Fugue (Live)
9. Cadenza 2 – Grand Finale (Live)
10. You Don’t Remember I’ll Never Forget (Live)
11. Acoustic Cadenza (Live)
12. Black Star (Live)
13. I’ll See The Light Tonight (Live)
About Yngwie Malmsteen
For over 40 years, Yngwie Malmsteen has maintained his position as one of the world’s most influential guitarists. His uncompromising dedication to his craft and continuous musical evolution have earned him a unique place in the pantheon of rock guitar heroes. Beyond his legendary guitar skills, Malmsteen is also an accomplished composer and vocalist, consistently pushing the boundaries of his artistry with each release.
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