Yngwie J. Malmsteen "Magnum Opus"

Yngwie J. Malmsteen "Magnum Opus"

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Yngwie J. Malmsteen
Magnum Opus
The Story
The neo-classical guitar wizard Yngwie J. Malmsteen (He of the Incredible Chops) originally released "Magnum Opus" in 1995. The CD features grandiose classics such as "Vengeance", "Fire In The Sky" and "I'd Die Without You", as well as Instrumentals such as "Overture 1622", "Dawn" and "Cantabile". "Vengeance", in particular, has a jaw-dropping shred solo that will put air guitarists in heaven. Vivaldi's "Cantabile" is a bonus track that was added when the disc was originally released in Japan, then re-released by Spitfire Records in 2000. Neo-classical fand as well as dyed-in-the-wool Malmsteen junkies will find "Magnum Opus" a necessary item for their collection.
The Music
04:49 Vengeance Vocal
03:08 No Love Lost Vocal
05:20 Tomorrow's Gone Vocal
04:02 The Only One Vocal
05:50 I'd Die Without You Vocal
02:41 Overture 1622 Instrumental
06:19 Voodoo Vocal
03:32 Cross The LIne Vocal
05:09 Time Will Tell Vocal
04:57 Fire In The Sky Vocal
04:25 Dawn Instrumental
02:03 Cantabile Instrumental
The Artists
Yngwie J. Malmsteen All Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Sitar, Background Vocals, Production
Michael Vescera Vocals
Mats Olausson Keyboards
Barry Sparks Bass
Shane Gaalaas Drums
Chris Tsangarides Production, Engineering, Mixing
Keith Rose Engineering Assitance
Asari Yoda Artwork
Vinny Cimino Artwork
William Hames Photography
Rick Gould Photography
Lyn Parks Photography
Masakatsu Ishikawa Photography
Michael Johansson Cover Photography
Recorded at Criteria Studios, Miami.