MacAlpine!! Awesome. True story incoming: Around 86-87 not-well-known-yet Tony was doing a BC Rich clinic in Sacramento. A guy asks him, “what do you think of Yngvie?” Tony says, “he’s pretty good.” The guy kinda scoffs, “pretty good?” Tony shrugs. “Yeah, I mean lots of guys can play fast, but the trick is to make it musical.” He proceeds to rip an insanely fast but musical piece for about 20 seconds or so. When he closes it the crowd erupts into a big “oooooh!” Like damn that dude got put in his place. The guy, wide eyed now, exhales in that way your cheeks puff out and gives Tony a nod of awed respect. Such a cool moment. He was also a super nice dude as I recall.
Tony is a beast, i love tony, hes one of my favorite guitar players from the 80s But him, vinnie moore, paul gilbert and the list could go on, they all learn from yngwie, any way what i wanted to say is that i think yngwie can be very musical too when he wants too haha Or he used to be anyway...not anymore
Tony is legendary and seriously has few who can compare to his ridiculous technical chops. Great to see he is healthy again and back recording and on the road, no doubt he is a MONSTER Dave !!!!
Thanks for Looking out David!!! Tony Mcalpine is one of the Best Guitar players ever!! I met him here in Detroit, Michigan. Very Down to earth Guy, soft spoken. Always Awesome to see him Play!!
Tony has always been my favorite of the 'shredders'. If you listen to his single note runs, he always puts interesting twists and turns in them and almost never plays straight ascending or descending runs, even at ludicrous speed. Always dug his vibrato too.
Stand Up and Fight is so freaking badass. The phrygian-dominant shred towards the end of it gets so nasty. One of the greatest shred rock guitar solos of all-time and the whole album is really amazing. That was peak MacAlpine imo.
@@davejohnsonmusic without doubt, Stand Up and Fight is the supreme hymn on this record, absolute masterpiece. When was young and discovery this record nothing in the world exist more for me,only this album.
Saw Tony play a local club back in 1988. Totally unexpected to see him here, and it was a killer show. Got him to sign my Edge of Insanity vinyl. Very cool dude.
I remember buying it back in the day, it was in 1990 and it was my 2nd CD. It was Tony's shot to fame that never happen, partially because of Grunge. My favourite track is Summer's Gone.
That album was amazing, each song could be a potential hit, produced beautifully, if it had been with some majors (Epic, Polydor or Enigma) that record would have had a better distribution and a good budget for single videos, great album.
Just last week I saw Tony and his band. One of the most inspiring shows I've ever been to. He played guitar and keys at the same time (several times during the show). The highlight was listening to Tony and his 2nd guitarist (I wish I knew his name) play extended harmony runs together. It was insanely good.
Just saw Tony MacAlpine touring with Arch Echo in 2019 in Pittsburgh at a small club. He uses 7-string guitars a lot, lately. Excellent live experience! Also saw him in the early 90s in Pittsburgh! He spent time with the fans after both shows. He's one of my all-time favorites! Thanks, David!!!
You got it right, Tony is a monster musician. He has a bunch a great solo stuff, but I was totally blown away when he was ripping on the keyboard and then playing Vai's solos in unison.
While I'm posting I may as well make more requests or suggestions lol. How about something from Jeff Watson? Some of his 8 finger tapping stuff remains beyond my reach. And I'm just going to assume Michael Lee Firkins is already on your docket lol so I'll just wait patiently for that one hehe. Still have my Laughing Stacks soundpage tucked safely away. His renditions of some of Jason Becker's compositions are so awesome too. And he does a super fun version of the Sanford and Son theme that's worth checking out. Cheers!
Tony is the best, instant like 👍🏻. In addition to his solo material, I really enjoy Ring of Fire. I’ve seen Tony live 4 times solo and once with Vai, it’s amazing seeing him play guitar and keyboard at the same time.
LATE NIGHT, thanks for making the Tony MacAlphine lesson. More Tony MacAlphine tapping licks lessons next time. Video Lesson Request: Oz Fox & Micheal Sweet from Stryper guitar licks lessons I know you love Stryper music
That is some very tasty , killer lick's . My first of his was Maximum Security . Hooked ever since . His newer 7 string stuff . Is kind of metal mixed with virtuoso shred . You do all your demo lick's really great !
Just listened to Tony's latest album today, called "Death of Roses." Lots of beautiful stuff, along with some rather heavy 7-string riffing! He definitely breaks new ground, but there's still plenty of classic Tony on there, too! Great album!
I saw the same tour at Bogart’s in Cincinnati. Eric Sardiñas opened up and it was the same lineup. Back in The 80s and 90s I would’ve been drunk, no matter who was playing at Bogart‘s. Basically every time I was at Bogart’s, I was drunk. I was sober when I saw that Steve Vai tour with Tony playing. ......Those Kramer Pacers we’re around $900. It was the second guitar I bought. Candy apple blue with a Floyd Rose and gold plated tuners.
Another winner. If you've not listened to it, check MacAlpine's tone (kind of that chorus-y squealy 80's tone but maybe slightly more modern) in one of his lesser known tracks called "Blue Maserati". Really catchy hook in that one. That pedal point tapping thing makes me wish my fingers were about an inch longer on avg lol.
Macalpine visions over the guitar fret came from the vision from piano, i can see this lol so beatiful. Man, what a nice video, very useful and interesting observations, thanks a lot.
I remember reading an interview with him, where he described himself as quite an accomplished piano player, who plays quite good guitar on the side (or words to that effect) as his second instrument 😃
I believe Tony and Shawn Lane are the only two guitar virtuosos who are probably both better piano/keyboard players than guitarists. I loved Tony's approach to sweeps and songwriting much more than Yngwie when they were both new on the scene... and I actually loved PROJECT DRIVER which was a band Tony toured with way back in the mid-80s. I saw them play at the Opera House in Toronto. As always, Dave - another great lesson/video!
One night on the Frodsy Rock Show in the late 80's, Tommy Vance put on Autumn Lords from Maximum Security. It literally changed my life - like Yngwie who? LOL
Having discovered your channel a few months ago, I’ve leaned more than in the previous 5 years. Thanks Dave. Request Chordplay of Landau’s 2006 Live album
I got to see Mac play with Vai and Sheehan on one of Vai's tour. Vai's guitar tech, Thomas Nordegg, is a friend and was kind enough to get me in the show
🍺’ski your relentless with the great videos. Tony’s technique IMO is a cut above those other shredders. Not many guys are capable of keeping up with him!
That Japanese show with puppets had Michael Schenker and Robin Mcauley on as well as other Heavy Metal guest. Watch MSG’s as guest. They play “Gimme You’re Love.” live on the show with Michael Schenker playing his Gibson Flying V through a small amp while Robins sings along. Sitting at the same bar. Yea Maximum Security blew my mind too when it first came out.
How about some venomous fingers era George Bellas? If you don't want to do a video on it just listen to the album in its entirety. Crazy shit and George composes the songs on paper first. Solos are improvised
Keaggy's guitar solos for Matthew Ward's great album "Toward Eternity" are are so cool, especially "Til The Walls Fall Down." Great keyboard solo (described in liner notes as "Killer Bees") follows Keaggy's solo!
Alright dude. Sweet choice this time. Now I have a request, and this one won't be easy for you. You need to hunt down some Eric Steckel (modern up and comer). That dude is slaying things right now and somebody needs to decipher that madness.
Hey! It's a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker. They're all SD pickups - JB hum, reverse-wound (middle), and Cool Rails (neck). Rock on and stay tuned for more lessons and material! : )
Waoo Tony was a real beast in guitar and piano but at the time I prefer vinnie Moore's musicality and feeling ! Thank you David ! *Question: what's your amp ?
High and listening to maximum security ...best memories when I was 20....I was blown away to see him playing the guitar for a French popular singer on tour , Michel Polnareff ...not rock at all
Hey Jerry! I do offer PDF/Guitar Pro files for most of the lessons on my channel (including this one) on Patreon. It's only $5 a month and you'll have access to the custom notation/tab files for the Three-For-All, Breaking Chords, and Scales & Tales lessons I've already posted, and new lessons in the future as I create them. I haven't made files for the Chordplay lessons yet, but they're coming! Thanks for watching and here's the link for Patreon if you're interested in supporting my channel and getting the tabs ---> www.patreon.com/latenightlessons Rock on!
Man, I used to have that exact guitar! Bought it in about 1980 and had it until two years ago. Kind of regret selling it, but it’s one of those guitars you spend loads of money upgrading and improving only to realise you liked it the way it was! What a doofus!!
Hang on. Is that my *actual* guitar? It had all black pickups on, and I upgraded to a Bareknuckle EVH bridge pickup - the zebra one seen in the picture - and Mother’s Milk in the middle and neck positions ). Also put jumbo frets on at the insistence of a luthier (big mistake).
I've been thinking about him and I have a few ideas for doing something TOTALLY different, but it will revolve around him and his music and really reveal some of his secrets. Thanks for watching and for this request/comment too! Stay tuned... : )
@@LateNightLessons You are doing a Great job doing this Late night Lessons!! I really enjoy watching you show us how to play these different Guitar players.
MacAlpine!! Awesome. True story incoming:
Around 86-87 not-well-known-yet Tony was doing a BC Rich clinic in Sacramento. A guy asks him, “what do you think of Yngvie?” Tony says, “he’s pretty good.” The guy kinda scoffs, “pretty good?” Tony shrugs. “Yeah, I mean lots of guys can play fast, but the trick is to make it musical.” He proceeds to rip an insanely fast but musical piece for about 20 seconds or so.
When he closes it the crowd erupts into a big “oooooh!” Like damn that dude got put in his place. The guy, wide eyed now, exhales in that way your cheeks puff out and gives Tony a nod of awed respect.
Such a cool moment. He was also a super nice dude as I recall.
Tony is a beast, i love tony, hes one of my favorite guitar players from the 80s
But him, vinnie moore, paul gilbert and the list could go on, they all learn from yngwie, any way what i wanted to say is that i think yngwie can be very musical too when he wants too haha
Or he used to be anyway...not anymore
Tony is legendary and seriously has few who can compare to his ridiculous technical chops. Great to see he is healthy again and back recording and on the road, no doubt he is a MONSTER Dave !!!!
His keyboard playing on Joey Tafolla’s “Out Of The Sun” was so good!!!!!
A "3 Jason Becker licks" lesson would be awesome!! Amazing work as always!
Thanks for Looking out David!!! Tony Mcalpine is one of the Best Guitar players ever!! I met him here in Detroit, Michigan. Very Down to earth Guy, soft spoken. Always Awesome to see him Play!!
"I'm not a huge sweep picker", then effortlessly shreds a crazy sweep lick . I love this channel :)
To me Maximum Security plays out like a soundtrack to the greatest 80s anime that never was
I agree. It makes sense.
"Autumn Lords" opens that masterpiece of an album!
@@voronOsphere That one and "Tears Of The Sahara"
@@allenlocke1935 Saw Tony play "Tears of Sahara" LIVE at a small club in Pittsburgh last year! Those melodies are so beautiful and haunting!
Check out the Rocky Training montage from Vince Dicola...
You'll expect Tony to start ripping.
Tony has always been my favorite of the 'shredders'. If you listen to his single note runs, he always puts interesting twists and turns in them and almost never plays straight ascending or descending runs, even at ludicrous speed. Always dug his vibrato too.
Project Driver had some killer guitars recorded on there.
Yes Dave should do a video about it.
Hah! I forgot! I have Project Driver on vinyl!
For me, the best Macalpine solos are on this record.
Stand Up and Fight is so freaking badass. The phrygian-dominant shred towards the end of it gets so nasty. One of the greatest shred rock guitar solos of all-time and the whole album is really amazing. That was peak MacAlpine imo.
@@davejohnsonmusic without doubt, Stand Up and Fight is the supreme hymn on this record, absolute masterpiece. When was young and discovery this record nothing in the world exist more for me,only this album.
You are a Monster too, Dave, playing all that difficult stuff so easily. Thanks for your great lesson.
Tony is a genious!! I everyday play's Tears Of Sahara
Saw Tony play a local club back in 1988. Totally unexpected to see him here, and it was a killer show. Got him to sign my Edge of Insanity vinyl. Very cool dude.
Remember the McAlpine "Eyes of the World" album? REALLY underrated Mr. Big/Lynch Mob style rock album with great songs.
I remember buying it back in the day, it was in 1990 and it was my 2nd CD. It was Tony's shot to fame that never happen, partially because of Grunge. My favourite track is Summer's Gone.
That album was amazing, each song could be a potential hit, produced beautifully, if it had been with some majors (Epic, Polydor or Enigma) that record would have had a better distribution and a good budget for single videos, great album.
@@fernandes5986 Yeah such a cool song, could have been a hit.
Omg, love that album, unfortunately, thought I was only one of a few. Was amazing!!!
I dug the MARS project.
Very George Lynch-Dokken influenced stuff.
Thank you! Maximum Security was the record that threw me into shred. Great stuff!
That tapping lick is derived from Bach's Well Tempered Clavier Prelude and Fuge #2 in C Minor.
Great ear!
I usually don't make my player repeat songs but there was a time in my life when Winter in Osaka was looped infinite times.
Just last week I saw Tony and his band. One of the most inspiring shows I've ever been to. He played guitar and keys at the same time (several times during the show). The highlight was listening to Tony and his 2nd guitarist (I wish I knew his name) play extended harmony runs together. It was insanely good.
How can anyone be that talented on guitar & keyboard. A true mutant, even got Robert to miss a note, first sign of the Armaggedon.
I remember all those Shrapnel ads in Hit Parader and Circus Magazines and thought they were so cool,thanks for the lesson!
So do I, those were the days. Greetings from Portugal.
Just saw Tony MacAlpine touring with Arch Echo in 2019 in Pittsburgh at a small club. He uses 7-string guitars a lot, lately. Excellent live experience! Also saw him in the early 90s in Pittsburgh! He spent time with the fans after both shows. He's one of my all-time favorites! Thanks, David!!!
I saw that 2005 tour in New Orleans. Great show.
Hello from 🇨🇦, old guys enjoy learning too. Thanks for sharing, love the content. ☮🎸
You got it right, Tony is a monster musician. He has a bunch a great solo stuff, but I was totally blown away when he was ripping on the keyboard and then playing Vai's solos in unison.
While I'm posting I may as well make more requests or suggestions lol. How about something from Jeff Watson? Some of his 8 finger tapping stuff remains beyond my reach.
And I'm just going to assume Michael Lee Firkins is already on your docket lol so I'll just wait patiently for that one hehe. Still have my Laughing Stacks soundpage tucked safely away. His renditions of some of Jason Becker's compositions are so awesome too. And he does a super fun version of the Sanford and Son theme that's worth checking out. Cheers!
Tony is the best, instant like 👍🏻. In addition to his solo material, I really enjoy Ring of Fire. I’ve seen Tony live 4 times solo and once with Vai, it’s amazing seeing him play guitar and keyboard at the same time.
My first shred licks were from Tony McAlpine. Great lesson as always. How can anyone dislike these lessons?
Tony is my favorite guitar player of all time. Insane musicality from a very humble and inspirational player. Thanks for the video!
Sick choice! Also TM is touring at the moment. So nice timing.
LATE NIGHT, thanks for making the Tony MacAlphine lesson. More Tony MacAlphine tapping licks lessons next time.
Video Lesson Request: Oz Fox & Micheal Sweet from Stryper guitar licks lessons
I know you love Stryper music
Yes Please! Riffs and Solos Please!!!!!!!!!!!
That is some very tasty , killer lick's . My first of his was Maximum Security . Hooked ever since .
His newer 7 string stuff . Is kind of metal mixed with virtuoso shred . You do all your demo lick's really great !
Saw him open for Sons of Apollo this year and it was awesome!
Great lesson Dave! Those are some SERIOUSLY challenging chops but man do they sound good.
Listening to those first two albums was a musical experience beyond guitar playing. Thanks for your video.
Just listened to Tony's latest album today, called "Death of Roses." Lots of beautiful stuff, along with some rather heavy 7-string riffing! He definitely breaks new ground, but there's still plenty of classic Tony on there, too! Great album!
TONY MACALPINE
IS THE FANTASTIC MAN
HE IS AWESOME POWERFUL
GREAT TALENT
TNKS MY FRIEND FOR SHARE!
Intro footage of Tony is amazing!
Great lesson, ty
Love T-Mac, awesome player and human being!
Tuff stuff wow !!!
I saw the same tour at Bogart’s in Cincinnati. Eric Sardiñas opened up and it was the same lineup. Back in The 80s and 90s I would’ve been drunk, no matter who was playing at Bogart‘s. Basically every time I was at Bogart’s, I was drunk. I was sober when I saw that Steve Vai tour with Tony playing. ......Those Kramer Pacers we’re around $900. It was the second guitar I bought. Candy apple blue with a Floyd Rose and gold plated tuners.
Duuuuuude!!!! Awesome video! Tony is a beast!
Another winner. If you've not listened to it, check MacAlpine's tone (kind of that chorus-y squealy 80's tone but maybe slightly more modern) in one of his lesser known tracks called "Blue Maserati". Really catchy hook in that one.
That pedal point tapping thing makes me wish my fingers were about an inch longer on avg lol.
Macalpine visions over the guitar fret came from the vision from piano, i can see this lol so beatiful. Man, what a nice video, very useful and interesting observations, thanks a lot.
Thank you for this killer content. I saw Tony play a coupe weeks ago and the dude just killed it!
I remember reading an interview with him, where he described himself as quite an accomplished piano player, who plays quite good guitar on the side (or words to that effect) as his second instrument 😃
Another great lesson. Thanks Dave !!
Sounds great my friend!!!!
I love MacAlpine "Eyes of the World" Album
Guess I learned the haaard way!!
@8:22 Your fingers/hands are massive, really designed for guitar. My knuckles would never bend at those angles, I'm so envious! Great video, cheers!
I really enjoy your videos bro, thanks.
The tapping thing is Prelude No. 2 from The Well Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach. I've seen him and Jeff Berlin play it separately and together.
Project Driver! Rudy Sarzo & Tommy Aldridge.
That was a pretty comprehensive list, though. More than I was aware of.
I believe Tony and Shawn Lane are the only two guitar virtuosos who are probably both better piano/keyboard players than guitarists. I loved Tony's approach to sweeps and songwriting much more than Yngwie when they were both new on the scene... and I actually loved PROJECT DRIVER which was a band Tony toured with way back in the mid-80s. I saw them play at the Opera House in Toronto. As always, Dave - another great lesson/video!
Thanks man. Keep it up. Your videos are hidden gems.
Cool guitar pic! Pure 80's lol
Great lesson too
One night on the Frodsy Rock Show in the late 80's, Tommy Vance put on Autumn Lords from Maximum Security. It literally changed my life - like Yngwie who? LOL
Autumn Lord was my first e-mail name, still have it!
Having discovered your channel a few months ago, I’ve leaned more than in the previous 5 years. Thanks Dave. Request Chordplay of Landau’s 2006 Live album
I got to see Mac play with Vai and Sheehan on one of Vai's tour. Vai's guitar tech, Thomas Nordegg, is a friend and was kind enough to get me in the show
The Vision.... Please do a video about that song with Tony and George lynch together...🤙😎🤘
Edge of insanity is still my fav Shrapnel album.
reminding me of Michael Fath... He wrote some books in the day also btw thannks for these total aces!!!!
Brandon Ellis, anything off Nightbringers, please.
very cool!
The Witch and the Priest. Nuff said
🍺’ski your relentless with the great videos. Tony’s technique IMO is a cut above those other shredders. Not many guys are capable of keeping up with him!
Maybe only Shawn Lane.
I agree with that only Lane.
That Japanese show with puppets had Michael Schenker and Robin Mcauley on as well as other Heavy Metal guest. Watch MSG’s as guest. They play “Gimme You’re Love.” live on the show with Michael Schenker playing his Gibson Flying V through a small amp while Robins sings along. Sitting at the same bar. Yea Maximum Security blew my mind too when it first came out.
there's a clip somewhere of Warren DeMartini and Stephen Pearcy on that same puppet show.
How about some venomous fingers era George Bellas? If you don't want to do a video on it just listen to the album in its entirety. Crazy shit and George composes the songs on paper first. Solos are improvised
Great video. I remember that Japanese bizarre video.
I would love for you to do some Phil Keaggy, like from his album Underground. The song The Ransom is seriously cool, fast and complicated.
Keaggy's guitar solos for Matthew Ward's great album "Toward Eternity" are are so cool, especially "Til The Walls Fall Down." Great keyboard solo (described in liner notes as "Killer Bees") follows Keaggy's solo!
Alright dude. Sweet choice this time. Now I have a request, and this one won't be easy for you. You need to hunt down some Eric Steckel (modern up and comer). That dude is slaying things right now and somebody needs to decipher that madness.
New album, Equilibrium, out today! Mindblowing stuff to dig into.
Please do a Pat Thrall video : )
3:40 only in Japan. He plays alright for a dude with a name like a ski resort
Good sound. What kind of amplifier and cabinet is the basis ? On your Fractal would have configured). Thanks
What’s your bridge humbucker? Seymour Duncan? What kind?
Hey! It's a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker.
They're all SD pickups - JB hum, reverse-wound (middle), and Cool Rails (neck).
Rock on and stay tuned for more lessons and material!
: )
Can you do a Chordplay of Mercyful Fate or King Diamond?
Check out his work on the M.A.R.S. album..feckin awesome..!!
Maximum Security is still an incredible album
Have you ever checked out Lincoln Brewster?
Excellent unknown player who played with Steve Perry on tour in the 90s. Check out For The Love of Strange Medicine album everyone.
LATE NIGHT,
Video lesson Request: Marc Ferrari from KEEL
Tommy Thayer from Black N Blue
Praise the lord!
Waoo Tony was a real beast in guitar and piano but at the time I prefer vinnie Moore's musicality and feeling !
Thank you David !
*Question: what's your amp ?
High and listening to maximum security ...best memories when I was 20....I was blown away to see him playing the guitar for a French popular singer on tour , Michel Polnareff ...not rock at all
Yeah that Michel Polnareff gig in France was amazing.
What kind of amp are you using? Love your tone and lessons🤘
Prelude No. 2 from The Well-Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach
Jeff Berlin does that Bach piece on one of his records - Pump It. Gambale... Gilbert makes an appearance. Ridiculous record!
check out the piano piece by Shawn Lane on Abstract Logic. Amazing.
Great as always man 🤘🏼 =)
can you start adding tabs on all these videos please
Hey Jerry!
I do offer PDF/Guitar Pro files for most of the lessons on my channel (including this one) on Patreon. It's only $5 a month and you'll have access to the custom notation/tab files for the Three-For-All, Breaking Chords, and Scales & Tales lessons I've already posted, and new lessons in the future as I create them.
I haven't made files for the Chordplay lessons yet, but they're coming!
Thanks for watching and here's the link for Patreon if you're interested in supporting my channel and getting the tabs --->
www.patreon.com/latenightlessons
Rock on!
Is that a Japanese fender ? I have one from 1996 that is identical other than the humbucker.
M.A.R.S. - Project Driver!!!
T-Mac is the greatest musician in the world.
Tony is probably the best guitar/ piano virtuoso who ever lived...next would br Shawn Lane
Michael Lee Firkins, Vinnie Vincent?
Chord play of Thin Lizzy
Man, I used to have that exact guitar! Bought it in about 1980 and had it until two years ago. Kind of regret selling it, but it’s one of those guitars you spend loads of money upgrading and improving only to realise you liked it the way it was! What a doofus!!
About 1989... not 1980 🙄
Hang on. Is that my *actual* guitar? It had all black pickups on, and I upgraded to a Bareknuckle EVH bridge pickup - the zebra one seen in the picture - and Mother’s Milk in the middle and neck positions ). Also put jumbo frets on at the insistence of a luthier (big mistake).
You can tell by the footage with the puppets that it was fake playing. You could see the video glitch when it was doing a close up of his hands ;)
That looks like Bobby Lee, from Mad TV
Sesame Street for shredders
You may have something to pitch
Cincinatti?
don’t forget shawn lane...
David Could you please do some Chris Impellitti!!!
I've been thinking about him and I have a few ideas for doing something TOTALLY different, but it will revolve around him and his music and really reveal some of his secrets.
Thanks for watching and for this request/comment too!
Stay tuned...
: )
@@LateNightLessons You are doing a Great job doing this Late night Lessons!! I really enjoy watching you show us how to play these different Guitar players.