He was always my favorite of the Scorpions guitarists, and this is my favorite of their songs. The Scorpions, a band that over the years had more guitar talent in it than any band has a right to. This is the song I recommend to people to show them how a brilliant guitarist transcends mere metal shredding and takes it to a higher plane. Ulrich Roth, always a class act.
The more i see this guy the more i think he's probably the best. He's like Shenker/Blackmore/Malmsteen Di Meola all in one. And above all that technique incredible feel and emotion!
In Virgin Killer tracks, such as Catch Your Train, he sounds a lot like Michael Schenker IMO, but yes, I consider this guy as originator of "neoclassical shred" subgenres along with Ritchie Blackmore and Yngwie Malmsteen
@@rockerlawyer ever noticed it has the same melodic contours of Duke Ellington's "Caravan". And he is one of those shredders who DOES NOT OVERPLAY. In terms of discipline, Uli probably is the most disciplined of all rock guitar shredders.
His solo was a perfect example of how to resolve phrasing and why you need to resolve phrasing.He is the master of his craft and was,is and always will be, a legend.
@Joshua Mezza you basically quote the main melody again to indicate others you are done improvising. If you listen to a typical jazz recording, the track usually quotes the main melody at the end in order to finish the track off
@Joshua Mezza the JS Bach piece The Goldberg Variations, it starts with an ARIA or the main melody, then there are 30 variations of the aria then the last simply plays the Aria again. It tells us the piece is over.
+PGeorge61 Much more so!!! Page and Clapton inspired a plethora of insipid, derivative, and conventionally boring pentatonic wanna-be rock players who've done nothing but drive the genre into cliche-dom. Uli took the psychedelic vibe of hendrix into a world that was never before heard. Alternate picking over strings, the phyrgian scale, unconventional chord voicing's , the guy really was the first shredder ever.
Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin led the way in the 1970s with styles that incorporated aggressive speed, technical precision, and harmonic sophistication. Their technically virtuosic and complex styles of music have been cited as an influence by a number of prominent rock and metal musicians.
I don´t think you´re wrong, but those guys are not rockers. Among rockers, the use of minor scales along with rock/classical mix began with Uli, Blackmore, Schenker and Jan Akkerman. And Uli was definitely the one out of those four that went deep in that path
Tomas SB The jazz fusion guitarist's speedy rock-oriented guitar solos demonstrated to many rock metal/guitarists that they didn't have to be slaves to the pentatonic scale, legato technique, and the 1st and 3rd fingers of their fretting hand.
Truly ridiculous! He is phenomenal ULI should be rated among the top guitarists in the world, he is AMAZING it is a shame that more people don't know who he is!! Play on Uli
I never saw this Genius in a guitar magazine cover or in the principal article of these mags. Instead, many guitarists much worse than Uli Jon Roth occupied these places. Life is full of injustices, and the Guitar World doesn't escape this. But thanks God, Uli built a great career without the guitar press. Long Live Uli ! (excuse me my brazilian english)
yeah and Al Dimeola was the original Neo classical guitar player, before Uli and Steve Howe was the original Neo classical guitar player, before Al Dim and Blackmore
Uli Roth influenced so many great players who then influenced so many players. His playing and influence can be heard on literally thousands of recordings.
Just saw this last night in Sacramento, small night club. Was the same drummer and singer (but he was on bass). About 6' away from this legendary dude. He was humble and cool, just doing what he does and interacting. It was a casual night, but it was one of those classic moments with a classic musician.
I had the pleasure of watching Uli play at a tiny venue in Orangevale CA. My good friend Kimber lives walking distance from the venue. It was a magical night I'll cherish for as long as my memory allows. Sorry I forgot the name of the venue.
Was about time i dig a little about this man. Kind of shocked to find out he's the grand father of my guitar idols. Damn.. It's very cool to ear all that in a song!! HAIL to Mr Roth and its legacy
Uli is considered a legend even by other rock gods. I mean, try googling about Uli's tours in the last two or three years, you'll find him sharing the stage with Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Pettrucci... It's sad he is so overlooked by a lot of guitarists
Such a fuckin game changer. This man connected some serious dots guitar wise. Such an amazing song. About to start playing again. I got some catching up to do
Après avoir écouté des guitaristes pendant 40 ans, j'ai placé Uli sur le trône, parce que c'est le seul qui allie la technique, la virtuosité, l'esthétique, l'expressivité, l'innovation. Il n'est pas seulement un géant de la musique, c'est aussi un très très grand artiste.
I'm always transfixed listening to Uli... a premier example of a musician at one with their instrument. He demonstrates something so very challenging seem effortless. The sign of a True Master.
I love him, he's an incredible talent. I was also lucky enough to know him and keep in touch with him, and he is an incredibly kind and easygoing person. A great example as a person as well as a comet for anyone guitarist
I couldn't have said it better! I had the huge privilege of having a beer with him after this concert. I was a bit over 30 years old back them , but i struggled not to freak out like a teenager who just met his idol hahaha
Uli Jon Roth is a living legend to professional guitar players and composers. His career path always steered away from popular music into experimental, progressive and psychedelia, so he's not nearly as well known as he should be. In addition to being so in tune with his instrument that he can pull of complex sweeps with no effort while grooving in 'the pocket', he's also musically correct, in the classical composition sense, with no falsetto shortcuts.
Has no one really not commented on the swaying mic stand? LOL Love this era of the Scorps!!!! Love to see guys like this still having fun and playing so well.
There really IS only one and that one IS Ulie Jon Roth. Ive watched him and emulated his work for half a century. Hes brilliant and makes it look easy.
And shredding with barely any distortion to hide mistakes lol.... He seems so calm.... where I'd be sweating lol..... I've been playing 30 years.... But Uli's been playing better than me since before I was born lol... 🤣
I would believe Malmsteen was the fellows name.Something like that.Uli is an absolute master of his craft though and we all know about Malmsteens talent so I had to say something 6 freaking years later ;)
He's no good on his own but definatly capable of some precision try him as a complete onsomble backing up Jorn Lande as opposed to some overly bedazled wank fest of a solo project.He should let Satraini handle those kinda vanity projects and be available to tour with Jorn at the drop of a hat.In other words tell me he's overrated without telling me he's over rated ;) While were on the subject Stevie Ray Vahns over rated I would say the most,I d never speak I'll of the dead but we put that guy on such a pedestool I spent the first month or so after his death pouring through that mans mediocre blues catalog trying to discover for myself what all the fuss was about.And Don't even get me started on Garcia and his meandering style that never took us anywhere.
Tell you one thing I'm sampling album number 3 as I'm texting this and ive gotta agree Uli just gets more dank with every album this guy certainly blows the mind once he's unshackled.That Swedish guy actually anoys me when given full control its not even the same tier Uli uses just enough fresh expertly prepared ingredients to keep all his Michilain stars till retirement. Malmsteen just chucks the entire pantry into a bowl and hope it all works out.
@@wesleyharrison9014 Yngwie is like a 13 yr old boy in the backseat with his first girlfriend a few seconds and the tank is empty. I appreciate how precise he is but after that nope.
Guys, Uli owns Jimi Hendrix favorite strato, he played Strato in his early days, so it´s safe we can say he is the master of the stratocaster (although he is much cooler as master of the sky guitar!)
Magia y poder únicos en cada nota que acaricia el Maestro Uli. Destila clase por los cuatro costados. No solo virtuosismo, el cocktel Roth se basa principalmente en talento, unas composiciones inspiradísimas y mucha, mucha pasión. Llamadle antiguo o que se quedó en el pasado... en los 60-70's y llamadle hippie o Hendrix blanco... pero, desgraciadamente, pronto nos quedaremos sin genios como el, sin guitarristas de la vieja escuela.
I got a bunch of iconic guitar heroes poster in my studio wall start from the early era of rock and roll until this modern metal era...Chuck Berry, Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Jeff Beck, Rory Gallagher, Frank Zappa, Gilmour, Blackmore, Gary Moore, Eddie Hazel, SRV, EVH, Schenker, Steve vai, Malmsteen, Gilbert, Satriani and the rest of 80's rock metal guitar player...but then i realize something is not complete with that wall...yeah i was missing ULI JON ROTH - A TRUE GUITAR GOD...
He’s plays effortlessly. It’s a travesty he’s not mentioned as one of the greatest except amongst those of us that know better.
Yes, same as 46 years ago, when he was 23
The world will never realize the importance of this man's playing....
this very song basically gave Yngwie a carreer :')
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@@cracktalestuff1176and kind of sounds like Ritchie Blackmore…
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Look at how cool and calm Uli John Roth plays his guitar !! Legend !!
2022 still lovin it !!
YES!
Please remember this great song is 42 years old!! Incredible playing and composition
Couldn't agree more!
46 now.😎
Uli is one of the original guitar gods from the 70's!
Seen him 2 times. Same show. Xcellant shows better than most if not all . just ask kevin mcman. From midway
fellowship club
He was always my favorite of the Scorpions guitarists, and this is my favorite of their songs. The Scorpions, a band that over the years had more guitar talent in it than any band has a right to. This is the song I recommend to people to show them how a brilliant guitarist transcends mere metal shredding and takes it to a higher plane. Ulrich Roth, always a class act.
The more i see this guy the more i think he's probably the best.
He's like Shenker/Blackmore/Malmsteen Di Meola all in one.
And above all that technique incredible feel and emotion!
In Virgin Killer tracks, such as Catch Your Train, he sounds a lot like Michael Schenker IMO, but yes, I consider this guy as originator of "neoclassical shred" subgenres along with Ritchie Blackmore and Yngwie Malmsteen
That opening solo is one of the great compositional wonders of the rock world. And he just channels it -- no effort at all. Uli is One.
May I add he looked tired with all the traveling and touring and yet delivered such a masterpiece. Indeed, Uli makes it look so easy!
@@rockerlawyer ever noticed it has the same melodic contours of Duke Ellington's "Caravan". And he is one of those shredders who DOES NOT OVERPLAY. In terms of discipline, Uli probably is the most disciplined of all rock guitar shredders.
@@bpabustan The phrase at the end of the shredding piece is clearly a hommage to caravan, I think to remember himself saying that
Uli is a Legend.....I still love Klaus Mein's voice on this song......
His solo was a perfect example of how to resolve phrasing and why you need to resolve phrasing.He is the master of his craft and was,is and always will be, a legend.
Yes like a true jazz or classical musician - you always resolve or return to the main melody to tell your bandmates you are about to end.
@Joshua Mezza you basically quote the main melody again to indicate others you are done improvising.
If you listen to a typical jazz recording, the track usually quotes the main melody at the end in order to finish the track off
@Joshua Mezza the JS Bach piece The Goldberg Variations, it starts with an ARIA or the main melody, then there are 30 variations of the aria then the last simply plays the Aria again. It tells us the piece is over.
Uli belongs on the same pedestal as Page, Clapton, Beck, etc. His contributions are just as worthy. Even more so than some of the "Guitar Gods"
+PGeorge61 Much more so!!! Page and Clapton inspired a plethora of insipid, derivative, and conventionally boring pentatonic wanna-be rock players who've done nothing but drive the genre into cliche-dom. Uli took the psychedelic vibe of hendrix into a world that was never before heard. Alternate picking over strings, the phyrgian scale, unconventional chord voicing's , the guy really was the first shredder ever.
He's countless levels above all of those guys.
Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin led the way in the 1970s with styles that incorporated aggressive speed, technical precision, and harmonic sophistication.
Their technically virtuosic and complex styles of music have been cited as an influence by a number of prominent rock and metal musicians.
I don´t think you´re wrong, but those guys are not rockers. Among rockers, the use of minor scales along with rock/classical mix began with Uli, Blackmore, Schenker and Jan Akkerman. And Uli was definitely the one out of those four that went deep in that path
Tomas SB
The jazz fusion guitarist's speedy rock-oriented guitar solos demonstrated to many rock metal/guitarists that they didn't have to be slaves to the pentatonic scale, legato technique, and the 1st and 3rd fingers of their fretting hand.
Truly ridiculous! He is phenomenal ULI should be rated among the top guitarists in the world, he is AMAZING it is a shame that more people don't know who he is!! Play on Uli
Uli Jon Roth is living proof that one can be consummately flamboyant AND consummately tasteful at the same time... BRAVISSIMO!!
Even tho I'm an Eddie van Halen fan, Uli has a very special place in my heart. Without this man there's no yjm or there's no shred scene in the 1980s.
I never saw this Genius in a guitar magazine cover or in the principal article of these mags. Instead, many guitarists much worse than Uli Jon Roth occupied these places. Life is full of injustices, and the Guitar World doesn't escape this. But thanks God, Uli built a great career without the guitar press. Long Live Uli ! (excuse me my brazilian english)
He was the original neo classical guitar player, before Yngwie
Ritchie Blackmore was before either of them
yeah and Al Dimeola was the original Neo classical guitar player, before Uli and Steve Howe was the original Neo classical guitar player, before Al Dim and Blackmore
@@billgeezeriommi pff hahaha, ritchie who??
@@billgeezeriommi And wat neoclassical solo he played in wich year? sorry but in my opinion Uli is the master of the neoclassical guitar.
@@billgeezeriommi tell me please the song that makes him the first
Watching his elegance while playing mind blowing licks is truly amazing
Pure awesomeness...this is why Uli Roth is still the best ...
Uli’s the man! Incredible stuff!
Older not Wiser yup :)
and God said "Let there be Uli Jon Roth," and metal erupted across the earth.
Love that comment.
The amazing fluidity of Uli!
Even the mic stand is mesmerized by Uli. 4:50
Uli is an underrated guitar virtuous. He never stops amazing me. I never get tired of listening to him especially Sails of Charon.
How have l missed this guy all these years? I have some listening to do....
Not your fault , man :)
He's very low profile. Also, he's a gentleman. So if you catch him in concert, the meet and greet will be an unique experience
Catch up on his early work with Scorpions. (1974-1978) As well as his work in his band, Electric Sun after he left Scorpions. (1979-1983)
The original metal Gandalf
Hell yeah!
SO TRUE!!!!
Yes!
Uli Roth influenced so many great players who then influenced so many players. His playing and influence can be heard on literally thousands of recordings.
What a great player!! That intro is one of the most fantastic 64 bars in the history of metal
Man I love this song Uli is just the coolest cat ever and a guitar God :-)
Just saw this last night in Sacramento, small night club. Was the same drummer and singer (but he was on bass). About 6' away from this legendary dude. He was humble and cool, just doing what he does and interacting. It was a casual night, but it was one of those classic moments with a classic musician.
Brutalgruve exactly like this night back in 2013 :)
The old man has still got it
he's a God among mortals!
He never lost it,, only makes it more original every time :)
rudolfschenker he's even better now than he ever was
I had the pleasure of watching Uli play at a tiny venue in Orangevale CA. My good friend Kimber lives walking distance from the venue. It was a magical night I'll cherish for as long as my memory allows. Sorry I forgot the name of the venue.
Was about time i dig a little about this man. Kind of shocked to find out he's the grand father of my guitar idols. Damn.. It's very cool to ear all that in a song!! HAIL to Mr Roth and its legacy
Uli is considered a legend even by other rock gods. I mean, try googling about Uli's tours in the last two or three years, you'll find him sharing the stage with Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Pettrucci... It's sad he is so overlooked by a lot of guitarists
@@rockerlawyer abdsolutely right
That melody he plays during the solo is Caravan by Duke Ellington. Awesome little musical quote there.
Finally I see it in print -- I thought it was just me that noticed that!
I saw him back in the 80's! Such a killer player. Tokyo tapes album is top notch!
Uli - The Maestro - Rules!!
AN ABSOLUT BLAST FROM THE PAST !!!!! One of the best metal melodies i ve heard, TY Uli for the magic!!!
Such a fuckin game changer. This man connected some serious dots guitar wise. Such an amazing song. About to start playing again. I got some catching up to do
What a superb guy. Uli Roth really is the god of the guitar. Superb.
The greatest guitarist that so many people havent heard of and thats a shame. Uli was a pioneer and influenced so many!
Uno de los grandes guitarristas que dio el rock.
¡Gracias por compartir!
He's been a personal hero since the first time I heard "Polar Nights", which took me until 82 to catch up. One of the greats.
One of the most unique entro's to a song. It makes the song.
Après avoir écouté des guitaristes pendant 40 ans, j'ai placé Uli sur le trône, parce que c'est le seul qui allie la technique, la virtuosité, l'esthétique, l'expressivité, l'innovation. Il n'est pas seulement un géant de la musique, c'est aussi un très très grand artiste.
Roth - Master of guitar.
One of the best guitar player in the world.
Uli is a freak of nature.
TerroristNeutralizer if you mean that in a good way, yes he is!
Agreed
There is more 'taste' in the opening of Sails than just about any other guitar lead in all of rock history. Fact.
the originality on that day, that we can not compare of., it's just spesial
All his songs have immense flair
I'm always transfixed listening to Uli... a premier example of a musician at one with their instrument. He demonstrates something so very challenging seem effortless. The sign of a True Master.
That amazing opening lead with the rolling, flowing, flawless and seamless note playing. Just magnificent and too much for words
I love him, he's an incredible talent. I was also lucky enough to know him and keep in touch with him, and he is an incredibly kind and easygoing person. A great example as a person as well as a comet for anyone guitarist
I couldn't have said it better! I had the huge privilege of having a beer with him after this concert. I was a bit over 30 years old back them , but i struggled not to freak out like a teenager who just met his idol hahaha
And all around beautiful human being, Uli is...
Have seen Uli twice. Seeing him in Germany is on my bucket list.
Uli is incredible, he doesn't even have to look at his guitar when he plays, he can do it blindfolded. LOVE this version of Sails.
When he plays he seems to drift off into his own world
Uli The GOAT !
This gives me chills SOOOO FN AWESOME
oh man I could listen to this guy play all day long -
I saw HIM first Time ever live on this Sumner on Sweden rock festival and i have to say that it was magical when he plays i was in trance
Such incredible talent!
Guitar Legend.
A true master Uli!!
Uli Jon Roth is a living legend to professional guitar players and composers. His career path always steered away from popular music into experimental, progressive and psychedelia, so he's not nearly as well known as he should be. In addition to being so in tune with his instrument that he can pull of complex sweeps with no effort while grooving in 'the pocket', he's also musically correct, in the classical composition sense, with no falsetto shortcuts.
Has no one really not commented on the swaying mic stand? LOL
Love this era of the Scorps!!!! Love to see guys like this still having fun and playing so well.
There really IS only one and that one IS Ulie Jon Roth. Ive watched him and emulated his work for half a century. Hes brilliant and makes it look easy.
Uli é demais cara, baita performance nesse show!!
This first time I have heard this and it is f----Awesome Awesomeness 🙌🏼🎸
Wow so easy to watch such smooth pure natural brilliance
my ears are being blessed
And shredding with barely any distortion to hide mistakes lol....
He seems so calm.... where I'd be sweating lol..... I've been playing 30 years.... But Uli's been playing better than me since before I was born lol... 🤣
Came here for Uli Jon Roth's guitar work but damn that drummer really elevated this song just a little further. Perfect match for Uli's playing.
His stage persona is so cool
One of the best guitarist ever.. the absolute best in this style. Ywngvey who?? Doesn't even hold a candle to Uli.
I would believe Malmsteen was the fellows name.Something like that.Uli is an absolute master of his craft though and we all know about Malmsteens talent so I had to say something 6 freaking years later ;)
@@wesleyharrison9014 no fan of malmsteen all his junk sounds the same
He's no good on his own but definatly capable of some precision try him as a complete onsomble backing up Jorn Lande as opposed to some overly bedazled wank fest of a solo project.He should let Satraini handle those kinda vanity projects and be available to tour with Jorn at the drop of a hat.In other words tell me he's overrated without telling me he's over rated ;)
While were on the subject Stevie Ray Vahns over rated I would say the most,I d never speak I'll of the dead but we put that guy on such a pedestool I spent the first month or so after his death pouring through that mans mediocre blues catalog trying to discover for myself what all the fuss was about.And Don't even get me started on Garcia and his meandering style that never took us anywhere.
Tell you one thing I'm sampling album number 3 as I'm texting this and ive gotta agree Uli just gets more dank with every album this guy certainly blows the mind once he's unshackled.That Swedish guy actually anoys me when given full control its not even the same tier Uli uses just enough fresh expertly prepared ingredients to keep all his Michilain stars till retirement. Malmsteen just chucks the entire pantry into a bowl and hope it all works out.
@@wesleyharrison9014 Yngwie is like a 13 yr old boy in the backseat with his first girlfriend a few seconds and the tank is empty. I appreciate how precise he is but after that nope.
Yeah Buddy! Still kickass after all these years
MASTER OF THE STRATOCASTER ! ! ! ! Uli Roth.
what are you talking about 😂😂
sky guitar
sky guitar. Not stratocaster.
Sky yep. 30 frets. Insane.
Guys, Uli owns Jimi Hendrix favorite strato, he played Strato in his early days, so it´s safe we can say he is the master of the stratocaster (although he is much cooler as master of the sky guitar!)
I love Uli Roth
First time I hear this wonderful chorus with a drummer who doesn't kill it.
Superb guitar player with tremendous skills...
Great - in every way! Thanks🤘🖤👏🏻
Uli is amazing guitar god
Love u man!
Sails of Charon is Rock n Roll excess wrapped into a single song. And it works!!!!!
Scorpions "Mississippi Queen"
MASTER!!.
So cool
So effortless
Groundbreaking and beautiful
the amazing Uli Jon Roth, love his playing the pioneer of neo classical guitar playing
So glad a friend turned me on to Taken By Force in 1979. Huge admiration of Ulrich Roth ever since.
how am i just finding out about this literal MASTER?!
EU AMO ESTE HOMEM CHAMADO ULI JON ROTH
Uli u r the god of guitar godz
Great Arabic mix with Spanish scale ! The music gain some magic ! Uli is a Witcher of guitar !
Amazing!
Thanks for passing by!
Magia y poder únicos en cada nota que acaricia el Maestro Uli. Destila clase por los cuatro costados. No solo virtuosismo, el cocktel Roth se basa principalmente en talento, unas composiciones inspiradísimas y mucha, mucha pasión.
Llamadle antiguo o que se quedó en el pasado... en los 60-70's y llamadle hippie o Hendrix blanco... pero, desgraciadamente, pronto nos quedaremos sin genios como el, sin guitarristas de la vieja escuela.
EresiA77 yes!
Got to see Electric Sun in Denver back in the 80's. Oh my god, was he great!
i know a lot of this songs since early 80s and I though is just scorpions never realize about Uli. this guy is a legend.
I saw him in around 2017 in Ottawa and they were so loud...lol
Amazin guitar playing.....
I got a bunch of iconic guitar heroes poster in my studio wall start from the early era of rock and roll until this modern metal era...Chuck Berry, Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Jeff Beck, Rory Gallagher, Frank Zappa, Gilmour, Blackmore, Gary Moore, Eddie Hazel, SRV, EVH, Schenker, Steve vai, Malmsteen, Gilbert, Satriani and the rest of 80's rock metal guitar player...but then i realize something is not complete with that wall...yeah i was missing ULI JON ROTH - A TRUE GUITAR GOD...
It's still not complete until you add one of John McLaughlin with his double neck
I would also add Alex Lifeson and Brian May!!
ULI RULES!
Spitting fire!
That guitar is awesome too!
If I die before seeing this guy live I won't be happy. God bless ULI
this is f.. magic... awesome song and guitar playing !!!