Andrea, a book I insist you will love reading is "Malcolm Young ⚡The Man Who Made AC⚡DC by Jeff Apter. I have never had a better idea about my favorites until I read it. I am an Aussie who started guitar 10yrs old in 1979 when AC⚡DC were cooking Malcolm's skull crushing riffs blew my 10yr old mind and still do 43yrs on. Malcolm Young RIP was my first Hero, ever, and always will be 🤘the entire Australian continent loves & reveres AC⚡DC and we are extremely proud of them ramming Aussie rock n roll down the worlds throat take no prisoners attitude. They are in a category of their own & have no peers. Thanks 👍 Andrea mate this old Aussie guitarcheologist loves your passion authenticity & U love Akkadakka as much as any Aussie 🎸🤘⚡
Angus won the Guitarist of the year honors. When asked about it how it felt to have such honors, he replied: "I don't know, I'm not even the best player in ACDC."
Ironically, his talent, skills, humility, modesty and humbleness is what makes him one of the best players in AC/DC along with Brian Johnson, Bon Scott, and Malcolm Young (R.I.P. the last two). But not Phil Rudd though, while he is one hell of a drummer, he lacks the last three elements where he is considered hated and got his own ass in jail and not in the band. Just saying.
@@sarthaksrivastava911 No but their rhythm section - drums, bass and Malc were the back bone of the sound. The gaps in AC/DC songs made them - AC/DC tunes are not easy to do due to the gaps and solid rhythms. Fancy drumming doesn't mean good drumming. Damn solid drumming in a band like AC/DC is as hard as fancy drumming.
I'm sick to death of people saying we've made 11 albums that sounds exactly the same, Infact, we've made 12 albums that sound exactly the same. Angus Young
0:01 Hells Bells - Back In Black (1980) 0:49 Spellbound - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981) 0:58 Highway to Hell - Highway to Hell (1979) 1:07 Rock N Roll Train - Black Ice (2008) 1:15 Have a Drink On Me - Back in Black (1980) 1:23 Stiff Upper Lip - Stiff Upper Lip (2000) 1:31 Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - Let There be Rock (1977) 1:39 Shot Down In Flames - Highway to Hell (1979) 1:46 Flick of the Switch - Flick of the Switch (1983) 1:53 High Voltage - High Voltage (1976) 2:17 Shoot to Thrill - Back in Black (1980) 2:32 Girls Got Rhythm - Highway to Hell (1979) 2:39 Thunderstruck - The Razors Edge (1990) 3:08 Soul Stripper - High Voltage (1975) / '74 Jailbreak (1984) 3:23 You Shook Me All Night Long - Back in Black (1980) 4:11 Shake Your Foundations - Fly on the Wall (1985) 4:26 Are You Ready - The Razors Edge (1990) 4:58 The Furor - Ballbreaker (1995) 5:07 Stand Up - Fly on the Wall (1985) 5:30 Nervous Shakedown - Flick of the Switch (1983) 6:03 Walk All Over You - Highway to Hell (1979) 6:14 Back in Black - Back in Black (1980) 6:24 Rock the House - Rock or Bust (2014) 6:34 Evil Walks - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981) 6:43 Rock N Roll Ain't Noise Pollution - Back in Black (1980) 6:53 Let Me Put My Love Into You - Back in Black (1980) 7:13 The Razors Edge - The Razors Edge (1990) 7:42 Playing with Girls - Fly on the Wall (1985) 7:56 Stormy May Day - Black Ice (2008) 8:15 Back in Business - Fly on the Wall (1985) 8:24 Hell or High Water - Fly on the Wall (1985) 8:45 Hard As A Rock - Ballbreaker (1995) 8:53 Who Made Who - Who Made Who (1986) 9:12 What Do You Do For Money Honey - Back in Black (1980) 9:20 TNT - TNT (1975) / High Voltage (1976) 9:27 Sin City - Powerage (1978) 9:35 I Put The Finger On You - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981) 9:42 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976) 9:49 Dog Eat Dog - Let There Be Rock (1977) 9:57 Jailbreak - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976) / '74 Jailbreak (1984) 10:04 Big Gun - Big Gun (1993) 10:18 Shake a Leg - Back in Black (1980) 11:04 Safe in New York City - Stiff Upper Lip (2000) 11:29 Whole Lotta Rosie - Let There Be Rock (1977) 11:35 Heatseeker - Blow Up Your Video (1988) 11:41 Riff Raff - Powerage (1978) 11:54 Let There Be Rock - Let There Be Rock (1977) 12:04 Beating Around the Bush - Highway to Hell (1979) 12:17 Landslide - Flick of the Switch (1983) 12:25 For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981)
People say that ACDC just does the same thing. Well the sound of the guitar never changed, but the riffs definitely have a variety. Theres blues, shredding, power chords, fucking everyhing.
It's just a testament to Malcolm's writing prowess that all of that stuff blends so seamlessly together into the signature AC/DC sound Lesser writers would make a big deal out of their smallest changes
This video is proof positive that without Malcolm, there would be no AC/DC........ Angus was the Star, and rightfully so , but Malcolm powered the Rock and Roll Machine.
i literally bited my earphones just to listen to mal`s right speaker in an AC/DC music video it`s powerful but in an actual show IT`S THE BEST THING IN LIFE!
While I agree with you and I truly like and respect Malcolm Young as he was the one of the Young Brothers who made AC/DC, I’ve listened to their recent music and their still rocking on even without him. I mean as much as I like Bon Scott for being “the lightning bolt in AC/DC”, even though he died, he would’ve wanted the band to continue without him and they didn’t break up after that, so the best solution was to bring Brian Johnson (who btw was in the band Geordie and Bon truly liked him and indirectly had Brian take position as the vocalist) and the band became even more popular. Please don’t take any offense to this. I’m just pointing something out, that’s all.
The band has stated many times and Angus more so than anyone has said that Malcom was the driving force behind the band and the sound.. without either mal or Angus AC/DC wouldn’t have been what they are..
David Mccain He was the brains! And if i’m being fucking 100%, there is no way ever that there is another better rhythm guitarist than him in the band. And I thought that I was the only one who thought the same thing! Tbh, things are not the same without Mal in the band...Rest In Paradise💔😢🙏🏼🕊
AC/DC will always be the most fun band in music. They never took themselves or the music they played too seriously, they just wanted to be a bunch of badasses who played badass music and had fun doing it, and I'd say that in that regard, they were wildly successful.
Ulf Danielsen That riff changed my musical life! I was a little kid into Donna Summers and disco then my dad brought back in black home and as soon as hells bells started playing my eyes opened all the way and my jaw hit the ground, it was the greatest thing I had ever heard and I was 9. From that moment on I imitated Angus every day for years playing air guitar lol and seen them 6 years in a row starting with the for those about to rock tour.
@@Monsterdrumma I have similar story. My dad got from my uncle Black Ice album for Christmas and I was 9 at that time. My dad blasted album in car on our way home and when I heard first riffs of Rock n roll train I fell in love. AC/DC is and will always be my favourite band. I saw them live in 2015 on Rock or bust tour.
That’s the best 14 minutes I’ve ever spent on UA-cam. The extra seconds is me shaking my head in disbelief at this person’s talent and dedication and secondly at the enormity of the influence AC/DC have had. Jesus Christ!!! Mind blowing!!!
Your video allowed me for the first time (I'm a 50yr old ac/dc fan) to truly understand (visually as well as audibly) how important or integral Malcolm's guitar parts were to each song! Thank you good sir!
Some of the best dual guitar work out there blends together so well you forget it’s two (or more) guitars. Same with GnR. Slash might be the most famous, but those classic songs don’t work without Izzy.
Can’t argue that. My personal greatest all time is Zeppelin. However, AC/DC and Angus were the reason I learned guitar. Can never go wrong with either.
I'm 48. Grew up with AC/DC from primary school. Always admired the respect Malcolm and Angus had for each other. Unity never compromised. Their choppy riffs immediately recognisable. Godspeed Mal...
Internet high five man! I get laughed at for sharing your sentiment about that album. It was the album that I started on when listening and following the band. Groovy and bluesy all the way through.
In order of appearance: Back in Black - 9 songs For Those About to Rock - 4 songs Highway to Hell - 5 songs Black Ice - 2 songs Stiff Upper Lip - 2 songs Let There Be Rock - 4 songs Flick of the Switch - 3 songs High Voltage (International) - 1 song The Razor's Edge - 3 songs High Voltage (Australian) - 1 song Fly on the Wall - 5 songs [RESPECT] Ballbreaker - 2 songs Rock or Bust - 1 song Who Made Who - 1 song TNT - 1 song Powerage - 2 songs Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - 2 songs Big Gun Single - 1 song (duh) Blow Up Your Video - 1 song Bon Scott Era - 16 songs Brian Johnson - 34 songs. You played at least 1 song from every album, that's badass. And you gave a lot of love to the underappreciated 'Fly on the Wall!' I love both eras equally, but as Bon made 6 albums and was in the band in 7 years, and Brian made 11 albums and has been in the band for 40 years, your Bon/Brian split was fair. Cheers!
What i love about acdc is that there are so many hudden gems throughout every album. Like ride on, shot down in flamesrock n roll train. So many good songs that are overlooked
Many idiots are complaining about the missed songs...well smart guys you can make a video from the missed ones let's see how you can do them... Great video by the way...plus an extra that you showed both of the guitarists. You did a great job :)
Malcolm would always play open chords - G, D, A, etc... he rarely plays power chords, his power lays in his great tone on the pure open AC/DC style chords. Of course he plays B in power chord position, but even then he uses his pinky to bar it and get the major third on 2nd string. And on some songs like girls got rhythm he also uses the same bar chord, but most of the time it's his style open chords (G with 5th string muted, D with 1st string muted etc)
Profiledek Another secret weapon of Malcolm's is his picking hand. Watch live videos of him, he never uses up strokes, they are all down strokes. My friend noticed this after comparing Malcolm's sound and rythym to that 'of an out of control, nuclear powered train'. But what do I know, I'm just a teenager!
Sean O'Brien Yes, his right hand is very powerful, but also very precise... I mean if you really play his parts, the down strokes become natural... you can't really play them any other way, and if you do then you don't understand the feel, the groove. Malcolm has inspired me for a long time, he is my definition of a perfect rhythm player. I got much more into lead guitar recently, but i will never forget Malcolm's rhythm school and how much he has taught me.
He does not always play down strokes, there's many times live that he plays upstrokes (whole lotta rosie, down payment blues, and let there be rock as fantastic examples)
Jagged bacon Of course you are right my friend. Another example would be the way he finishes most of the songs... while Angus gives a fire-rising mind blowing solo, he goes "up and down up and down" with all his power, at full speed, just on one chord... just in case someone forgot what key is the song in... here you have that E chord, can you hear it now?! :)
Pepe Morales not really I mean there are other amazing hard rock bands out there but play 50 AC/DC riffs to some teenager that has only listened to rock and roll when their dad is in the car and I guarantee they would recognize more acdc songs than any other hard rock band
This video proves why the Young Brothers worked so well as guitarists... they didn't need to be overly complicated in their playing and they complemented each other so perfectly... exactly how lead and rhythm players should be.
I like how you did this in AC/DC style, with each guitar on separate channels. I've always thought the best way to listen to them is with headphones on, with each guitar having it's own speaker. It's 3D for your ears. You can really concentrate on the great playing by either brother.
Absolutely epic, man! Or, since you're apparently Italian: Bravo! Bravissimo! I'd give an arm and leg - well better actually two legs - to play like you do. I could hardly make out any "mistakes" (well, let's call them "differences") and the whole thing is EXTREMELY close to Mal's and Angus' original style and feel and that goes for riffs and soloes alike! The only thing that immediately sprang to my ear was that you played one or two surplus notes (=too many) in the "Beatin' Around The Bush" riff. Have a listen again in case you did not notice. I've been a huge fan for >40 years now and have probably accumulated a multitude of years spent listening to the Young brothers. Also play guitar myself (a little) so you can take this as a compliment. And dont listen to those Ibanez playin' over-analytics that may mock you for letting a note ring a couple of milliseconds too log or too short here and there. This whole thing sounds more AC/DC than if Angus and Stevie would play it on this day! Just one thing. Should you do this again: Get a Gretsch for Mal's parts. ;-)
Any guitar player, and I mean ANY, would have gladly given one arm to create 5 riffs like these, never mind 50, and Malcolm and Angus have tens of them, as we can see in this video. Here we have 50 but anyone who knows AC/DC reasonably well is well aware that the list could go on and on. This speaks volumes of how insanely BIG they are. Thanks, Andrea, great job, man!!
Non ho mai sentito uno suonare gli Ac/Dc così bene... Davvero i miei complimenti di cuore...!!!! Hai fatto un capolavoro!!! Impeccabile sotto ogni punto di vista... i suoni, l'interpretazione, l'idea alla base, la scelta dei brani!!!! Massimo rispetto!!!!!!
"For those about to rock, we salute you" give me goosebumps each time i listen it. I think it is the best way to be saluted if you die. I want this on my burial
A- bomb Nation to do something again implies having done it before. he did appreciate AC/DC, the appreciation just went down and this video revitalised it
Flick of the Switch, Fly on the Wall, Blow Up Your Video, 3 very great under rated albums. They all put me in this mood that I can't explain. I can lay down, put my headphones on, close my eyes, and listen to them straight through in a Rock N Roll zen.
Some really good tracks on Fly on the Wall but the production was abysmal! They made Brian Johnson sound like Noddy Holder singing in next door's out house and I've heard people who know about these things say they messed up the drums as well. It's a real shame. They - Angus and Malcolm did it themselves as with the vastly better sounding Flick of the Switch but for that album they had help from Vanda & Young - cryptically credited on the album cover.
@@stuartlothian1340Yeah, Brian's vocals had its ups and downs after Flick of the Switch. They have definitely improved after Stiff Upper Lip. On Black Ice and Rock or Bust, his vocals are at their best since the late 80's.
Heard my first AC/DC song when I was about 3 or 4. I had a little purple mp3 with 3 songs on it (idk why lol), and one of them was “Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation”, and that was my favorite song on the thing. I played it on repeat constantly whenever I could, and as I grew up, I learned of the band, and thus I fell in love. A decade and a half later, and they are still my favorite band of all time. Always. From birth until Hell’s Bells ring.
Let’s just casually toss in the Thunderstruck opening riff… like I don’t think people understand how hard that is to time, let alone in the middle of a mashup! Well done on this!
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! The man is a genius. What I would give to be able to play half as good. This is a rockin' 13 minutes. It is almost better than listening to the albums. OMG, have we been lucky having grown up with this music. Well done and thank you very much, from an old guy in the UK.
I can't stop watching this video! I just love the flow of the songs, I almost know the whole 13 minutes off by heart lol. I love the way the songs are ordered so they gradually get quicker and get to the quickest one then suddenly slow down in to a finale of for those about to rock we salute you which is one of their slowest songs (beginning) and finishes on the opening riff leaving it on a kind of cliffhanger, I just love it
Some bands may write deeper songs or have more complex solos but AC/DC riffs are simply the best,no riffs of any band stand out as much as theirs although Led Zeppelin is close
Freaking amazing. We all can go and listen to AC/DC anytine we want to, but this video is its own unique awesome experience. Very well done in every aspect, thank you so much for making/posting it.
50!? I didn't know AC/DC had more than 4! I saw a video where an interviewer asked Angus how he responded to people who said they played the same three songs over and over. Angus giggled and said, "I'd say they overrated us by two songs!" Classic Angus!
I would say that's a common misconception, AC/DC are in fact very good at creating hooks, making each song unique. If every song sounded the same they would just be a run of the mill shit band like most bands are, and not popular and considered legends. Thousands and thousands of bands have been left forgotten and in obscurity of musical history because they could not create musical hooks.
Well, it's definitely my favorite, but I guess it depends on if you like the more bluesy tones. Down Payment Blues and Gone Shootin are some of my favorite AC/DC songs.
Your split screen Malcolm - Angus presentation is absolutely brilliant! BRAVO! And thank you starting with. Hell’s Bells. I hum that riff at my work whenever I’m onto something. It drives my colleagues crazy! 😂
Hells bells is the greatest riff ever in my opinion. It just drives and builds and when you hear it, you begin to feel on edge and excited. Its very adrenaline fueled
The best AC/DC Mix I’ve ever heard played by anyone but the band themselves. Awesome brother. I’m 58 ; been playing since I was 7 and I still ain’t got all that. Love it. Subscribed. Thank you for making my day brighter.
Incredible man, just incredible. I too, love that you included "FLICK OF THE SWITCH" riffs in this vid. I bought that album/cassette in 8th grade and we'd crank it up in Art class because our Art teacher was a lover of hard rock. Great underrated AC/DC album. You have NAILED the tone here bud.
I just stumbled upon this video, and I must say, even though I count myself a devoted AC/DC fan, This revived my love for the simplicity and the complexity of the AC/DC sound. Thank you for this video. And a question: Would I be able to follow your work ? Sincerely, Lars
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Andrea, a book I insist you will love reading is "Malcolm Young ⚡The Man Who Made AC⚡DC by Jeff Apter. I have never had a better idea about my favorites until I read it. I am an Aussie who started guitar 10yrs old in 1979 when AC⚡DC were cooking Malcolm's skull crushing riffs blew my 10yr old mind and still do 43yrs on. Malcolm Young RIP was my first Hero, ever, and always will be 🤘the entire Australian continent loves & reveres AC⚡DC and we are extremely proud of them ramming Aussie rock n roll down the worlds throat take no prisoners attitude. They are in a category of their own & have no peers. Thanks 👍 Andrea mate this old Aussie guitarcheologist loves your passion authenticity & U love Akkadakka as much as any Aussie 🎸🤘⚡
Angus won the Guitarist of the year honors. When asked about it how it felt to have such honors, he replied: "I don't know, I'm not even the best player in ACDC."
Ironically, his talent, skills, humility, modesty and humbleness is what makes him one of the best players in AC/DC along with Brian Johnson, Bon Scott, and Malcolm Young (R.I.P. the last two). But not Phil Rudd though, while he is one hell of a drummer, he lacks the last three elements where he is considered hated and got his own ass in jail and not in the band. Just saying.
@@maxxgunner5573 tbh Ac dc is not known for their drumming.
It's a tie since malcom is the lyrics of the band...and being the rhythm guitarist of all others
True, he was always said that Malcolm actually came up so many of the killer main riffs rather than him.
@@sarthaksrivastava911 No but their rhythm section - drums, bass and Malc were the back bone of the sound. The gaps in AC/DC songs made them - AC/DC tunes are not easy to do due to the gaps and solid rhythms. Fancy drumming doesn't mean good drumming. Damn solid drumming in a band like AC/DC is as hard as fancy drumming.
I dont think people understand how much work goes into lining songs up like this, especially 50 in a row. This was composed so well youve earned a sub
nathan perez watcha want a cookie
Yes. Takes alot of work. He did Great
@nathan perez Show off, babbling, or irony?
yes...and after all that work
ALL HE GETS IS A LOUSY SUB
This whole 50 Riffs series is great. Fantastic idea and excellent execution. Much props to Mr Boccarusso.
As soon as I heard the bells, a huge smile lit up across my face
Dude, me too
So that was quick
Same
Same here
Are you deranged?
Led Zeppelin: Accused of having satanic messages when you play their songs backwards
AC/DC: Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be
Well, they were on the highway. May as well visit.
Acdc isnt satanic
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This is what made AC/DC so great. There were no superstars. Just five awesome musicians that knew how to play together.
AC/DC is all about simplicity, rhythm, and timing. That's why they do the same thing every time, it's just what they do
@@x8nis and damn, they are amazing at it
Their rise to the top was very carefully crafted and deliberate.
Lol, Angus is superstar all the way
@@x8nis Their formula was very successful. That says a lot! They got it right from the word "go".
This sounds like one really long AC/DC song
No
@@feliix2283 yes
because angus plays with the same guitar
With the same drumbeat.
which is not that baaad )
I'm sick to death of people saying we've made 11 albums that sounds exactly the same, Infact, we've made 12 albums that sound exactly the same.
Angus Young
Damn Straight
AND I'M LOVIN EVERYONE!
Sean Free theres actually... 13...
Eli Koger hmmm... I see.....
Absolute Genius haha love it
0:01 Hells Bells - Back In Black (1980)
0:49 Spellbound - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981)
0:58 Highway to Hell - Highway to Hell (1979)
1:07 Rock N Roll Train - Black Ice (2008)
1:15 Have a Drink On Me - Back in Black (1980)
1:23 Stiff Upper Lip - Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
1:31 Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - Let There be Rock (1977)
1:39 Shot Down In Flames - Highway to Hell (1979)
1:46 Flick of the Switch - Flick of the Switch (1983)
1:53 High Voltage - High Voltage (1976)
2:17 Shoot to Thrill - Back in Black (1980)
2:32 Girls Got Rhythm - Highway to Hell (1979)
2:39 Thunderstruck - The Razors Edge (1990)
3:08 Soul Stripper - High Voltage (1975) / '74 Jailbreak (1984)
3:23 You Shook Me All Night Long - Back in Black (1980)
4:11 Shake Your Foundations - Fly on the Wall (1985)
4:26 Are You Ready - The Razors Edge (1990)
4:58 The Furor - Ballbreaker (1995)
5:07 Stand Up - Fly on the Wall (1985)
5:30 Nervous Shakedown - Flick of the Switch (1983)
6:03 Walk All Over You - Highway to Hell (1979)
6:14 Back in Black - Back in Black (1980)
6:24 Rock the House - Rock or Bust (2014)
6:34 Evil Walks - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981)
6:43 Rock N Roll Ain't Noise Pollution - Back in Black (1980)
6:53 Let Me Put My Love Into You - Back in Black (1980)
7:13 The Razors Edge - The Razors Edge (1990)
7:42 Playing with Girls - Fly on the Wall (1985)
7:56 Stormy May Day - Black Ice (2008)
8:15 Back in Business - Fly on the Wall (1985)
8:24 Hell or High Water - Fly on the Wall (1985)
8:45 Hard As A Rock - Ballbreaker (1995)
8:53 Who Made Who - Who Made Who (1986)
9:12 What Do You Do For Money Honey - Back in Black (1980)
9:20 TNT - TNT (1975) / High Voltage (1976)
9:27 Sin City - Powerage (1978)
9:35 I Put The Finger On You - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981)
9:42 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)
9:49 Dog Eat Dog - Let There Be Rock (1977)
9:57 Jailbreak - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976) / '74 Jailbreak (1984)
10:04 Big Gun - Big Gun (1993)
10:18 Shake a Leg - Back in Black (1980)
11:04 Safe in New York City - Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
11:29 Whole Lotta Rosie - Let There Be Rock (1977)
11:35 Heatseeker - Blow Up Your Video (1988)
11:41 Riff Raff - Powerage (1978)
11:54 Let There Be Rock - Let There Be Rock (1977)
12:04 Beating Around the Bush - Highway to Hell (1979)
12:17 Landslide - Flick of the Switch (1983)
12:25 For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (1981)
Awesome work 👍
Thanks
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*Rest in power Malcolm Young*
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Rock In Piece
What about black Ice?
Malcom Mitchell Young, gone but NEVER forgotten. Riff In Peace.
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People say that ACDC just does the same thing. Well the sound of the guitar never changed, but the riffs definitely have a variety.
Theres blues, shredding, power chords, fucking everyhing.
The most important is that you like it...the rest can be stolen.
It's just a testament to Malcolm's writing prowess that all of that stuff blends so seamlessly together into the signature AC/DC sound
Lesser writers would make a big deal out of their smallest changes
"To the haters,if you dont Bob your head as soon as you hear an acdc riff ,then you are an asshole.....and you can F 'oorff!"
The sound does change with each album, another thing is that people have a bad ear.
@Retro_Afterglow "How rock n roll was meant to sound"... possibly the least rock n roll thing you can say in the world
This video is proof positive that without Malcolm, there would be no AC/DC........
Angus was the Star, and rightfully so , but Malcolm powered the Rock and Roll Machine.
i literally bited my earphones just to listen to mal`s right speaker
in an AC/DC music video it`s powerful
but in an actual show IT`S THE BEST THING IN LIFE!
While I agree with you and I truly like and respect Malcolm Young as he was the one of the Young Brothers who made AC/DC, I’ve listened to their recent music and their still rocking on even without him. I mean as much as I like Bon Scott for being “the lightning bolt in AC/DC”, even though he died, he would’ve wanted the band to continue without him and they didn’t break up after that, so the best solution was to bring Brian Johnson (who btw was in the band Geordie and Bon truly liked him and indirectly had Brian take position as the vocalist) and the band became even more popular. Please don’t take any offense to this. I’m just pointing something out, that’s all.
@James Wimer Like I said, HE was the ONE of the Young brothers, along with Angus, who MADE AC/DC. So yeah.
The band has stated many times and Angus more so than anyone has said that Malcom was the driving force behind the band and the sound.. without either mal or Angus AC/DC wouldn’t have been what they are..
David Mccain He was the brains! And if i’m being fucking 100%, there is no way ever that there is another better rhythm guitarist than him in the band. And I thought that I was the only one who thought the same thing! Tbh, things are not the same without Mal in the band...Rest In Paradise💔😢🙏🏼🕊
My wife “how long is this song Jesus?”
Me....
Wife “It’s been playing forever”
I just busted out laughing.
Thanks you gave me a chuckle 😂
Just shows how well arranged the medley was
Never a bad AC/DC riff.
Hilarious!
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AC/DC will always be the most fun band in music. They never took themselves or the music they played too seriously, they just wanted to be a bunch of badasses who played badass music and had fun doing it, and I'd say that in that regard, they were wildly successful.
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So true just watch some old bon scott clips...he was a real joker!
Renzo Jaramillo Bravo fun band. No.
They are the most BADASS rock band ever!
They ROCK!
And KISS buddy
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AC/DC is one of the few rock bands where you can bang your head to EVERY one of their songs
Acdc used their great tune for all Studio Albums and never really did something else than producing great Hard Rock Tracks :D
Not "Ride On"
real shit, true words right there
From first to last
thats right
Hells Bells riff opening this.
Probably one of the all time best riffs ever.
Ulf Danielsen That riff changed my musical life! I was a little kid into Donna Summers and disco then my dad brought back in black home and as soon as hells bells started playing my eyes opened all the way and my jaw hit the ground, it was the greatest thing I had ever heard and I was 9. From that moment on I imitated Angus every day for years playing air guitar lol and seen them 6 years in a row starting with the for those about to rock tour.
Thunderstruck man
I want to learn it so badly
AGREED
@@Monsterdrumma I have similar story. My dad got from my uncle Black Ice album for Christmas and I was 9 at that time. My dad blasted album in car on our way home and when I heard first riffs of Rock n roll train I fell in love. AC/DC is and will always be my favourite band. I saw them live in 2015 on Rock or bust tour.
@@richbrownsberger5452 I have many problems at the first riff
Like all
I train. Hope that I'll can play this song.
That’s the best 14 minutes I’ve ever spent on UA-cam. The extra seconds is me shaking my head in disbelief at this person’s talent and dedication and secondly at the enormity of the influence AC/DC have had. Jesus Christ!!! Mind blowing!!!
Your video allowed me for the first time (I'm a 50yr old ac/dc fan) to truly understand (visually as well as audibly) how important or integral Malcolm's guitar parts were to each song! Thank you good sir!
You hit the it right on the nail!
31yr old here and exact same sentiment!
Some of the best dual guitar work out there blends together so well you forget it’s two (or more) guitars.
Same with GnR. Slash might be the most famous, but those classic songs don’t work without Izzy.
@@flekkzo true. You cans ee in their music that they were brothers.
Of course.
Am I normal? I can almost listen to it over and over without getting bored...this guy is awesome he makes you love ACDC
I agree 👍
What do u mean makes u love AC/DC who doesn’t love AC/DC
@@patrickgaines9941Satanic Panic conspiracy theorists are one of the haters of ACDC and heavy rock/metal in general.
I’m going to say it. You can’t stop me.
Greatest band of all time.
My top 3 are Stones, Zeppelin, and them, can't pick a favorite. Listen to Black Dog, it's Zeppelin for the day. Gimme Shelter? Stones day.
Well you must've never heard of ABBA. Hello...
Can’t argue that. My personal greatest all time is Zeppelin. However, AC/DC and Angus were the reason I learned guitar. Can never go wrong with either.
My favourites are:
1.Queen
2 . The beatles
3. ACDC
A bit too one dimensional for that title, but they are very good. They are certainly among my favourites
The Razors Edge is one of the best riffs I ever heard...
The Razors Edge have the Most Brutal Riffs!!
The Razors Edge is the album, I’m assuming you mean Thunderstruck?
Oh wait nevermind, I forgot they made a song called the razors edge as well, but yeah you’re right it’s a good riff!
Razors Edge is such an underrated album, full of awesome songs
@@maxbeale8186 I mean, AC/DC's most viewed song on UA-cam is from the razor's edge
The most enjoyable 13 and a half minutes of my quarantine
Poofter absolutely. No I even have something useful to do. Learning all those remaining riffs I cannot play so far.
..gotta agree. Heads a bobbin' all the way through.
I have my guitar and I am playing all the riffs that I know. I am having a blast 🤘I have the guitar as Angus, Gibson standard SG in Heritage cherry.
Definitely
And mine 💯
I hope never happen but if AC/DC announces a last concert, definitely the last song all we must to hear is For Those About To Rock... WE SALUTE YOU!!
God yes
They finish nearly every show with Let There Be Rock for the extra solos. Usually works out to be around 15-20 minutes.
In a farewell tour, i'd like to hear it's a long way to the top instead of FTATR
FTATR is always the last song btw. It was written in that porpouse
If it ever happens first they MUST do hells bells then for the final, they have to do for those about to rock we salute you, THEY HAVE TO!!!!
I'm 48. Grew up with AC/DC from primary school. Always admired the respect Malcolm and Angus had for each other. Unity never compromised. Their choppy riffs immediately recognisable. Godspeed Mal...
That Stiff Upper Lip album is criminally underrated.
i agree
I agree, I especially like Satellite Blues and Give it Up
My favorite, especially when working out!
Internet high five man! I get laughed at for sharing your sentiment about that album. It was the album that I started on when listening and following the band. Groovy and bluesy all the way through.
In order of appearance:
Back in Black - 9 songs
For Those About to Rock - 4 songs
Highway to Hell - 5 songs
Black Ice - 2 songs
Stiff Upper Lip - 2 songs
Let There Be Rock - 4 songs
Flick of the Switch - 3 songs
High Voltage (International) - 1 song
The Razor's Edge - 3 songs
High Voltage (Australian) - 1 song
Fly on the Wall - 5 songs [RESPECT]
Ballbreaker - 2 songs
Rock or Bust - 1 song
Who Made Who - 1 song
TNT - 1 song
Powerage - 2 songs
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - 2 songs
Big Gun Single - 1 song (duh)
Blow Up Your Video - 1 song
Bon Scott Era - 16 songs
Brian Johnson - 34 songs.
You played at least 1 song from every album, that's badass. And you gave a lot of love to the underappreciated 'Fly on the Wall!' I love both eras equally, but as Bon made 6 albums and was in the band in 7 years, and Brian made 11 albums and has been in the band for 40 years, your Bon/Brian split was fair. Cheers!
Hell yeah, i was pleasantly surprised when he played so much from Fly on the wall.
The album has a different feel to the others and i love it
I love Fly too man, that riffs is so hype 7:42
Exactly 50 songs
I gotta be honest, I think the Bon Scott era was better. A good chunk of the songs off Back in Black sound like Bon Scott songs.
@@zackcross7190 ac dc just wasn't the same after 79...im not saying it wasn't good but bon was really something you just don't see anymore
What i love about acdc is that there are so many hudden gems throughout every album. Like ride on, shot down in flamesrock n roll train. So many good songs that are overlooked
Rock n Roll Train was the most popular song on that album!
@@Lelantos_Big Jack
anything from flick of the switch, fly on the wall and eve for those about to rock. how old are you?
Im a rocker
Many idiots are complaining about the missed songs...well smart guys you can make a video from the missed ones let's see how you can do them...
Great video by the way...plus an extra that you showed both of the guitarists. You did a great job :)
6:24 that hurts man
Gotta admit I cried a litlle...
Fuck, who's cuttin' the onions?
That’s the worst part about getting into bands
What happened to malcom
He died ):
Been listening to AC/DC for 43 years.
Saw Bon Scott in late 70's.
Been the best ride of music.
Great job dude!
Malcolm would always play open chords - G, D, A, etc... he rarely plays power chords, his power lays in his great tone on the pure open AC/DC style chords. Of course he plays B in power chord position, but even then he uses his pinky to bar it and get the major third on 2nd string. And on some songs like girls got rhythm he also uses the same bar chord, but most of the time it's his style open chords (G with 5th string muted, D with 1st string muted etc)
Profiledek Another secret weapon of Malcolm's is his picking hand. Watch live videos of him, he never uses up strokes, they are all down strokes. My friend noticed this after comparing Malcolm's sound and rythym to that 'of an out of control, nuclear powered train'.
But what do I know, I'm just a teenager!
Sean O'Brien Yes, his right hand is very powerful, but also very precise... I mean if you really play his parts, the down strokes become natural... you can't really play them any other way, and if you do then you don't understand the feel, the groove. Malcolm has inspired me for a long time, he is my definition of a perfect rhythm player. I got much more into lead guitar recently, but i will never forget Malcolm's rhythm school and how much he has taught me.
Profiledek Malcolm just hammers the hell out the strings, new pick every 2 songs ⚡️⚡️
He does not always play down strokes, there's many times live that he plays upstrokes (whole lotta rosie, down payment blues, and let there be rock as fantastic examples)
Jagged bacon Of course you are right my friend. Another example would be the way he finishes most of the songs... while Angus gives a fire-rising mind blowing solo, he goes "up and down up and down" with all his power, at full speed, just on one chord... just in case someone forgot what key is the song in... here you have that E chord, can you hear it now?! :)
When the first Rock or Bust song came on and Malcolm’s side disappeared I got really sad....
Me too
It's Never. bin the Same,but it's only Rock'n Roll,but I Like it R I.P Malcolm😇👍🍀Stay Tune For all Members❤️
@@norbertenderle8092 stevie has been doing a wonderful job filling in for his late uncle.
AC/DC! best hard rock band!
Daniel Gomez good joke
Pepe Morales not really I mean there are other amazing hard rock bands out there but play 50 AC/DC riffs to some teenager that has only listened to rock and roll when their dad is in the car and I guarantee they would recognize more acdc songs than any other hard rock band
Go and troll somewhere else fuckface.
Morbidous U seem triggered....
acdc is not a hard rock band, its a rock and roll band (there is quite a big difference)
You're listening to the greatest riffs from the greatest rock band in the world. Crank it up to 11.
@The Darrell it couldbe, but they are both very different styles of bands
Nervous shakedown has a pretty badass riff
Agreed, have always loved the guitar work on that song
they all do
This video proves why the Young Brothers worked so well as guitarists... they didn't need to be overly complicated in their playing and they complemented each other so perfectly... exactly how lead and rhythm players should be.
Great job, young man! Outstanding job (specifically) on “Shake A Leg”. You absolutely nailed it. One of my all time favorite AC DC tunes.
His solo was pure badass.
I like how you did this in AC/DC style, with each guitar on separate channels. I've always thought the best way to listen to them is with headphones on, with each guitar having it's own speaker. It's 3D for your ears. You can really concentrate on the great playing by either brother.
Absolutely epic, man! Or, since you're apparently Italian: Bravo! Bravissimo!
I'd give an arm and leg - well better actually two legs - to play like you do. I could hardly make out any "mistakes" (well, let's call them "differences") and the whole thing is EXTREMELY close to Mal's and Angus' original style and feel and that goes for riffs and soloes alike! The only thing that immediately sprang to my ear was that you played one or two surplus notes (=too many) in the "Beatin' Around The Bush" riff. Have a listen again in case you did not notice.
I've been a huge fan for >40 years now and have probably accumulated a multitude of years spent listening to the Young brothers. Also play guitar myself (a little) so you can take this as a compliment. And dont listen to those Ibanez playin' over-analytics that may mock you for letting a note ring a couple of milliseconds too log or too short here and there.
This whole thing sounds more AC/DC than if Angus and Stevie would play it on this day!
Just one thing. Should you do this again: Get a Gretsch for Mal's parts. ;-)
Ralf Henke why don’t you buy him a Gretsch Lol
È italiano l'autore del video?
@@giorgiocampara5182 beh si chiama Andrea boma boccarusso, sicuramente non è islandese😂
I just love the fact that he looked like he was having so much fun doing all these riffs, smiling for most of the time as well and just jamming out
love ACDC's catalog. doesn't have to be overly complex metal shredding to rock. Just crank the overdrive and dig into that A power chord
Angus is pretty fond of tapping and fast soloing though, I would say he's a lot more "shred" than someone like Keith Richards
Useless band
The only way to go !!!!
You killed that goddamn
Solo for you shook me all night long
Trase Morrison check out 10:24, even more mind blowing, son!
These 50 riffs videos are fantastic, great way to introduce people to new songs from a band. Keep up the fantastic work!
Any guitar player, and I mean ANY, would have gladly given one arm to create 5 riffs like these, never mind 50, and Malcolm and Angus have tens of them, as we can see in this video. Here we have 50 but anyone who knows AC/DC reasonably well is well aware that the list could go on and on. This speaks volumes of how insanely BIG they are. Thanks, Andrea, great job, man!!
Malcolm was the motor and Angus pressed the accelerator. The perfect mix. I saw The black ice tour in Rotterdam what an experience
I’ve watched this a dozen times and probably will watch it a dozen more! Great work Andrea and thank you!
Non ho mai sentito uno suonare gli Ac/Dc così bene...
Davvero i miei complimenti di cuore...!!!!
Hai fatto un capolavoro!!!
Impeccabile sotto ogni punto di vista... i suoni, l'interpretazione, l'idea alla base, la scelta dei brani!!!!
Massimo rispetto!!!!!!
The solo to "you shook me all night long" is probably my favorite of all time. Thanks for including it.
Q. What AC DC songs can you play?
A. Yes
"For those about to rock, we salute you" give me goosebumps each time i listen it. I think it is the best way to be saluted if you die. I want this on my burial
Ethan W Wolf I seen an angus headstone. Like the cover of “Stiff upper lip”. I want one.
Made me appreciate AC/DC again
Renato Diaz you shold always listen to it.. Listening is like praying, you should do it all the time 😂😂 Sorry for the bad comparison
Renato Diaz that's a great comparison I listen to them religiously I love all albums every song there's not one I don't like
Renato Diaz again?
Renato Diaz if you didn't appreciate them before there's something wtong with you
A- bomb Nation to do something again implies having done it before. he did appreciate AC/DC, the appreciation just went down and this video revitalised it
4:28 I didn't think an ACDC song riff could make me cry, you played it so beautifully that it brought tears to my eyes
As an Aussie i grew up on acca dacca and this is a magnificent tribute
Me too yr absolutely right on
a c c a d a c c a
@@Jeb4100 i think he means acdc
@@yuuyjaaj6721 yes
I never get enough of AC/DC. NEVER! Best band ever!
Finally, someone who appreciates Fly on the Wall lol
My favorite album besides Stiff Upper Lip
Flick of the Switch, Fly on the Wall, Blow Up Your Video, 3 very great under rated albums. They all put me in this mood that I can't explain. I can lay down, put my headphones on, close my eyes, and listen to them straight through in a Rock N Roll zen.
Some really good tracks on Fly on the Wall but the production was abysmal! They made Brian Johnson sound like Noddy Holder singing in next door's out house and I've heard people who know about these things say they messed up the drums as well. It's a real shame. They - Angus and Malcolm did it themselves as with the vastly better sounding Flick of the Switch but for that album they had help from Vanda & Young - cryptically credited on the album cover.
You gotta admit brians voice had weakened and the fly noise was a bit annoying
@@stuartlothian1340Yeah, Brian's vocals had its ups and downs after Flick of the Switch. They have definitely improved after Stiff Upper Lip. On Black Ice and Rock or Bust, his vocals are at their best since the late 80's.
you just made me duck walk across my room for 13 minutes
Easily the best AC/DC riffs video on the net. Well done sir!
Heard my first AC/DC song when I was about 3 or 4. I had a little purple mp3 with 3 songs on it (idk why lol), and one of them was “Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation”, and that was my favorite song on the thing. I played it on repeat constantly whenever I could, and as I grew up, I learned of the band, and thus I fell in love. A decade and a half later, and they are still my favorite band of all time. Always. From birth until Hell’s Bells ring.
😂😂😂 I first heard "jailbreak" in 1976, age 5, life long fan, I'm 50 now, still just as big a fan 👍👍🇦🇺
LOL. You've self-conditioned to "dad rock" long before becoming a dad.
Ah man that shake a leg solo is one of my favs of his!!
He outperformed Angus himself here!
Let’s just casually toss in the Thunderstruck opening riff… like I don’t think people understand how hard that is to time, let alone in the middle of a mashup! Well done on this!
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! The man is a genius. What I would give to be able to play half as good. This is a rockin' 13 minutes. It is almost better than listening to the albums. OMG, have we been lucky having grown up with this music. Well done and thank you very much, from an old guy in the UK.
That was one of the cleanest playings of the You Shook Me All Night Long solo I've ever heard. Great attention to detail.
I can't stop watching this video! I just love the flow of the songs, I almost know the whole 13 minutes off by heart lol. I love the way the songs are ordered so they gradually get quicker and get to the quickest one then suddenly slow down in to a finale of for those about to rock we salute you which is one of their slowest songs (beginning) and finishes on the opening riff leaving it on a kind of cliffhanger, I just love it
I couldn't have said it any better mate
ACDC have simple songs, but are really hard to play exactly correct. This guy nails it!!! Well done!!!
Favourite band of all time by a mile. Absolute riff monsters.
Some bands may write deeper songs or have more complex solos but AC/DC riffs are simply the best,no riffs of any band stand out as much as theirs although Led Zeppelin is close
Freaking amazing. We all can go and listen to AC/DC anytine we want to, but this video is its own unique awesome experience. Very well done in every aspect, thank you so much for making/posting it.
50!? I didn't know AC/DC had more than 4!
I saw a video where an interviewer asked Angus how he responded to people who said they played the same three songs over and over. Angus giggled and said, "I'd say they overrated us by two songs!" Classic Angus!
Xd
I would say that's a common misconception, AC/DC are in fact very good at creating hooks, making each song unique. If every song sounded the same they would just be a run of the mill shit band like most bands are, and not popular and considered legends. Thousands and thousands of bands have been left forgotten and in obscurity of musical history because they could not create musical hooks.
@@leob4403 YES! We should all go out and scream this from the hill tops! They were very talented and creative!
Angus was just being sarcastic cause he doesn't need to explain himself to anyone.
@@leob4403 Every AC/DC song sound almost the same, yet very different at the same time. Probably because they use the same techniques
AND SOME EMOTION! WE LOVE IT!!!!
50 DEATH riffs!
I mean, that's what I really love about acdc, fckn simple songs, but with a lot of groove and energy
The guy on the left is definitely the winner of this showdown. His fretting hand is more relaxed and smoother.
littlegoobie Malcolm Young's performances were always under appreciated, but without him the songs sound eerily different t
Powerage is the most underrated ACDC album ever
Bryce Rollins along with Fly on the Wall
Bryce Rollins and flick of the switch
Bryce Rollins and Blow Up Your Video
Well, it's definitely my favorite, but I guess it depends on if you like the more bluesy tones. Down Payment Blues and Gone Shootin are some of my favorite AC/DC songs.
Flick of the Switch, Fly on the Wall, and Blow up your Video are all crap (imo) . Powerage is their best album (imo)
Why so many thumbs down? Wait, why ANY thumbs down?? I say two thumbs up !
YES!
Agreeee!
Keep it going
R Davis right???? How could anyone thumbs down?
AC/DC have a lot of haters :/
Your split screen Malcolm - Angus presentation is absolutely brilliant! BRAVO! And thank you starting with. Hell’s Bells. I hum that riff at my work whenever I’m onto something. It drives my colleagues crazy! 😂
Et pour finir For those about to rock normal cette chanson est un chef d'œuvre. Merci Mr pour cette vidéo.
Literally never get sick of rewatching this video. Your sound is amazing!
So glad you put in at no.43 safe in NYC, one of my favorite riffs, and such an underrated one
I search for a whole hour trying to find some decent AC/DC guitar covers and I come across this absolute masterpiece. Great job!
Such a cool f****** video. Great idea, never seen something so unique and absolutely nailed so perfectly. Chapeau my friend!
50 Judas Priest riffs would be insane. And good job man.
Unbelievable! Love fly on the wall. Added a few to my playlist. Love to see Andrea can’t help but smile while he shreds.
The solo for "You shook me all night long" was the best!
Tu m'as régalé l'homme! Un grand merci de la part d'un jeune de 57 ans!!!
Hells bells is the greatest riff ever in my opinion. It just drives and builds and when you hear it, you begin to feel on edge and excited. Its very adrenaline fueled
And when you know the context of the song and when Johnson starts singing realls gives me goosebumps
So glad this wasn’t a try not to head bang challenge
To me, this would be "try not to play air guitar". I would fail immediately.
Wouldn't we all fail though? At both air-guitar and head-bang challenges.
@@s4rg380 Yep. Pretty much.
Its very sadly when Malcolm disappeared 6:24
The best AC/DC Mix I’ve ever heard played by anyone but the band themselves. Awesome brother. I’m 58 ; been playing since I was 7 and I still ain’t got all that. Love it. Subscribed. Thank you for making my day brighter.
I love The Razors Edge riff. There's just something about it
3:42 What a good surprise you play the solo, i'm really love this solo
I love how he ties all the songs together !!
Ive been listening to ACDC for 40+ years ,I loved every second of your video ,sensational wow ! Well done!!!!
The transitions weren’t just perfect but they were flawless
The Songs were in a perfect succession
His appreciation for nervous shakedown makes my respect for him sky rocket
I have to admit that 80's were a golden era and I am happy I lived at the times!
ACDC were 70's
then... 80s
then 90s
then 2000's
then 2010's
LOL
@@martinkuliza and now 20s
@@emilhansson216
well yeah, but i wanted to give someone else a chance to fill that in
i didn't want to be a comment hog
LOL
@@martinkuliza nice one
@@emilhansson216
LOL
Incredible man, just incredible. I too, love that you included "FLICK OF THE SWITCH" riffs in this vid. I bought that album/cassette in 8th grade and we'd crank it up in Art class because our Art teacher was a lover of hard rock. Great underrated AC/DC album. You have NAILED the tone here bud.
"Shake A Leg" is the most underrated track on the "Back In Black" album. The Angus Young solo in it is fantastic.
I just stumbled upon this video, and I must say, even though I count myself a devoted AC/DC fan,
This revived my love for the simplicity and the complexity of the AC/DC sound. Thank you for this video.
And a question: Would I be able to follow your work ?
Sincerely, Lars
3:21 hits you like a great wave of guitar
Very well done Andrea. It is not easy not only play this good, but to arrange those 50 riffs in one row. I congratulate you.
Rip Malcolm Young
Christof Kondla and bon scott
Damn! That was goooooooood! Brought a real smile to my face. Gotta go back and listen to some of those full songs now. Great job!!!
"Big Gun" is my favourite one, and that song was written for one of Schwarzenegger's movies