Simply one of the best in the world at his craft,I don’t care what anyone says.

His first three albums got me through high school, back in the 80’s. Rising Force, Marching Out, and Trilogy. I still listen to them, to this day.

Yngwie Malmsteen is "The Maestro". A Virtuoso. A pioneer of the guitar Neoclassical shredding and composing. You'll be surprised that every other famous guitarist, especially of the old school, knows who Malmsteen is and they have great respect for him - Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Michael Romeo, Paul Gilbert, just to name a few. Some of them were actually inspired by him and provoked to step up their game. Here's some fun facts. Satriani once said about Malmsteen: "Joe Satriani: Yngwie Malmsteen loves to play guitar, and he's really good at it. I know this from personal experience. I've stood right next to him on many a stage, shoulder to shoulder, trading solos, celebrating our influences, taking chances, playfully testing each others limits and putting on a great show for our fans. At the end of every performance I was sure of two things: Yngwie is an amazing guitarist, and that there is only one Yngwie Malmsteen. Let's face it, every guitarist wishes they could do what he does with those six strings and a pick, but what he does is not only super human, it is undeniably unique and original too. There are imitators, some with equal proficiency, but none that can match the heart and the confidence behind his virtuosity. The last time we played together was at Marshall's 50th Anniversary Concert at Wembley Arena in London on September 22nd, 2012, and I think it was the best I'd ever heard him play. Yes, he's getting better! I was on stage just behind the curtain warming up with my guitar as I listened to Yngwie enthrall the audience with his impeccable and furious technique. But it's his passion for music that really lights everyone up in the audience up. It's the fire burning in those hands that make every note scream. He puts all of who he is, no excuses, no apologies, into every note and every sound he makes on his guitar. There is only one Yngwie Malmsteen." A few things that Vai said about Malmsteen during the years: “I’ve known Yngwie since he came to America,” he replies, “and I think that people are intimidated by his confidence. He’s so confident in what he does that maybe he comes off as cocky sometimes. I think to know Yngwie is to really, really like him, but to not know him is to think maybe he’s pretty self-centred.” "Yngwie - we go back, geez, 35 years? Something like that. He was in that band Alcatrazz and when he left I wound up joining and replacing him. So we were always running into each other and we actually became friends. We’ve been supporting each other through the years, and then I toured with him on the G3 tour. And it was fantastic. Then when this came along, I reached out to him and he was really very interested. So we have all known each other, some more personally than others but now it’s a team." "I know Yngwie and I know how intense he is. Yngwie doesn't compromise. There are no excuses. He plays the way he feels is appropriate for him. He's got a lot of energy and a lot of passion. When you're going to work with someone like Yngwie you've gotta know this and you've gotta let them just cut loose and do his thing, you know? Some nights it was more than others. When you accept that you can enjoy it. The jam at the end, everybody knows what's going on. You let him do his thing and there are a lot of people that find it very entertaining and very cool. So, there's that :)

Malmsteen greatest ever just ask him he will tell you

YES!!!!! One of the all time great guitarists! All Hail Yngwie!

One of the best guitarist period. A showman and confident musician.

It was always very cool how Malmsteen was able to combine classical music with heavy metal music that inspired many of us guitar player to make an attempt at it. Your reaction was awesome and it was the same as mine 1st time seeing Malmsteen in concert. It made me want to go home and burn all my guitars LMFAO~! Also check out Eddie Van Halen guitar solo in concert cuz he dabbled with it as well that seemed to be a wild thing for guitarist to get into during that time. Cheers!

This is rare to see a reaction on this legend guitarist and my favourite, I love Yngwie Malmsteen, so thank you Mike and whoever request him as not many do or react to, he's just an amazing guitarist and a true classic. Love it.

This guy is a guitar wizard. I just heard of him last week.

WOW, i was not expecting that pop.......talk about one hell of an intro!!!!

loved the reaction tnx, yngwie is a master...

Only three people have redefined how rock guitar is played: Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen.

I love how he switches back and forth from the neck pickup to the bridge with such ease, and in a split second.

Hes literally one of the best. Imho his best solo is the one he did for Alcatraz and his best piece is EVIL EYE

Damn it! I wish I could hear Yngwie (ING-Vay) again for the first time.

Swedish Arpeggio Master.

He master classic guitar at age 12. A prodigy age 16.The world age 17. How's that for credentials.

Adore the guy's reaction ....more or less the same as mine when I first heard Yngwie back in 85 ....couldn't wait to see his reaction when "Electric "kicked in.....fabtastic....love it

I met him in person in Cedar Rapids, Iowa back in October 1998. It was awesome!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

Love it when he rips the guitar strings one at a time with his bare hands. Unfortunately not shown in this video but another trade mark thing he does every show.

Seriously I feel he is one of, if not THEE, most underrated and unappreciated guitarists who ever played! He is still doing shows and God knows I wish I could see him. Been a fan since '84 and the release of his first album

This just popped up in the recommendations and I thought, “Mike Cross will lose his mind over this!” So I came to check it out and I wasn’t disappointed. Loved the reaction, Mike.

I discovered Malmsteen through, of all things, a fantasy novel. Gossamer Axe by Gail Baudino is about an immortal bard who turns from harp to heavy metal to rescue her beloved from the face.

Wow i havent listen to Malmsteen in a long time. Thanks

How can you be a producer, with a Fender(?) hanging on the wall, and not know who Yngve is? Remarkable.

Yngwieeeeeee...! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

And now. You will never be the same 🤣🎸🎼🐐

GOD OF GUITAR

check the video of him with a Japanese Orchestra

Simply The best guitar player of all time❤

Max Respect for Yngwie. A legend of our times! Also in the cool category, Jeff Loomis and Tosin Abasi!

I've visited your page every day for the last year and I deeply respect your reaction to the amazing Ing Vay as its pronounced, please play more of malmsteen 🥰

Paganini's fingerprints are all over his music. I still listen to Evil Eye from time to time.

i grew up with his music.... listened to all eddie, jimi, stevie... but this was something on a completly different level, so we just threw our guitars away... ROFL!

Goat right there. the one and only.

Wow nice

lol, it blew my mind when I started playing guitar 32 years ago (and still does)

Master 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏💋

Yes, been waiting for this one to show up on the main channel :-) This man changed heavy metal guitar forever. When this album dropped it set off the neo-classical metal revolution and every metal shredder to this day owe it all to this guy for showing what was possible with the instrument.

Yngwie's playing makes all of us scratch our heads like crack addicts. Simply the goat

I just found your channel tonight. Fantastic job with reviews! Also love love your studio space. Subscribed.

He never plays this song the same way. Everytime it's different.

Really enjoyed your reaction to this. You clearly had fun watching the neo-classical master at work, and it was contagious. Thanks!

Sing baby sing! Boy can he make her scream in full techno, he easily turns her over to make her roar 🦁ing vay is a master of strings

Amazing reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pronounced ing-Vay. Definitely one of the all time greats.

The best fastes in the world.... 💪💪💪💪💪...the King 🔥🔥🔥🔥

My personal fav. Get em Yngwie.

yep 80's was the best decade!

"Jimi Hendrix used to do that"... No. Jimi never did anything like that. Many people, when asked who the greatest guitar player of all time is, would say Jimi... and I laugh because it's very obvious none of them have ever heard of Yngwie J. Malmsteen, hands down the greatest neo-classical composer/guitarist of all time. I like that you enjoyed this dude. Yngwie has many performances you would fall in love with. Icarus Dream Suite Op. 4, Prelude/Toccata...

been 35 years since I bought that cassette. wore the damn thing out almost, I know anyone in my family today would know that song if they heard it all these years later I played it so much

Are the "Yngwie Who?" concert shirts still being made? :) Best ever

Legend!

The Master! My Master!

Lovin' it!

He isn't used to that insane level of skill. Rare these days.

Love it!

Yngwie Malmsteen ever live at Solo City Indonesia 1989👍⭐🇮🇩

Jimmy Hendrix started the ball rolling with guitar innovation with today’s talent Joe Satriani,Steve Vai,Malmsteen,Van Halen etc These guys defy the laws of physics 👏

Mind you he was past his prime already in this video. Early / Mid 80s Yngwie was untouchable

For me, 'black star' which is performed by Yngwie Malmsteen totally special dedication & refering to Jimi Hendrix... As we know, jimi hendrix is also the one an influencing technics of malmsteen's guitar playing... From: Malaysia

🔥 fire

I couldn't find it the other day but Eric Johnson's Manhattan Nights on Austin City Limits in like 84' so jazzy it's amazing. Check it out.

MAESTRO Malmsteen

Melodeath wouldn't exist if it wasn't for Yngwie Malmsteen. That Classical structure is just unmatched. Thank you for your reaction. It got me to appreciate parts that I've overlooked. Sometimes it takes a different perspective to have appreciation.

U should definately check out some more off his tracks, u wont be dissapointed, such an amazing guitar player. Try Far beyond the sun . The live version . ( Live in Leningrad )

Simply put Greatest guitar player ever

This should be Rock/Roll, Bands all over the world Anthem.

And he did all this drunk as a skunk. Yngwie is a master. All hail the bucket! Lol

Pronounced ...'ing vay' ...Malmsteen is his name

Bro that’s a nylon string acoustic guitar and he plays a signature fender Stratocaster

🌹🌹🌹......

Most badass of badassery

The Guitars in the back starting to sweat 😆

His first name is pronounced Ing-vay which translates into The Viking

When you realize HIS guitar is on his back

5:24 😂😂😂

Didn’t you pick up on the Bach? At a bit past the 3min mark he plays the intro to Bach’s “St. John’s Passion Mass.” You really should check out the orchestral version of this piece.

Jack And Rod pranks are the best

Don't have to say anything but. Dude you get it 😎👍thanks and keep doing what you do ❤️😎👍

👍👍

Come on mannnnn~~ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

He plays classical mixed with heavy metal called neoclassical

Buena mi negro esa es la musica del power 👍❤🤘

Begitu menyentuh

I would love for you to react to Initiation by Tommy Emmanuel the Australian guitar master.

his guitar fret is scalloped can imagine

The godfather of Neo-classical metal.

Muscle sound he doin hahahah

The plucking muffled sound, its called muting. :)

You really should review Far beyond the sun 🌞

Academic level of guitar playing.

You like this watch Stevie Ray Vaughan (Von) play Voo Doo Child in Nashville he will definately Amaze you. He broke two guitar strings and kept playing.

please check out "far beyond the sun" live

5:25 thats what everybody says since 1984 yo !

LOL OF THIS GUY A PRODUCER I'M A DOCTOR

godamn stud is all there is to know

Check out Al Di Meola next if you think this is impressive.

10:50 I swear thats jack black

Oh yeah...ya getting ready to loose yo shit 🤣