Members Karma1 Posted November 17, 2008 Members Share Posted November 17, 2008 I've heard his name for years, but have been unfamiliar with his music. Last night I was watching a cable tv show featuring local concerts and Uli John Roth was on. I wasn't quite as impressed with his playing as I expected to be. I thought he was good, but not the guitar god they introduced him as. His music reminded me of a band, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Then I realized who it was - Spinal Tap. It just felt very overblown and aiming for this epic rock vibe. The vocalists in particular seemed really over the top. But I'm sure there are better examples of his music. Can anybody suggest any youtube videos where he really shines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beer Dhrinker Posted November 17, 2008 Members Share Posted November 17, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeX3I4Jneyg&feature=relatedAeX3I4Jneyg&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted November 17, 2008 Members Share Posted November 17, 2008 musically, Uli is off in his own little world, and most people probably arent going to like it..... but that doesnt change the fact that the man is a legend and him along with Blackmore pretty much invented the whole neoclassical metal genre that evolved afterwards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted November 17, 2008 Members Share Posted November 17, 2008 The guy is UNREAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hecticone Posted November 17, 2008 Members Share Posted November 17, 2008 He is a smokin player for years. I have a bunch of his stuff over the years. Always great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenduffy Posted November 17, 2008 Members Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sundown [YOUTUBE]MaAt-qHhm6A[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sylvesterlowery Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 I love that song!Uli is a killer player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members glockdoc Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hmm. Maybe you need to check out some of his old stuff. The Scorpions' album Fly to the Rainbow is really really great if you keep in mind it was recorded in 1973. In Trance also has some very fluid Uli work, like at the beginning of the song the album is named for. Check 'em out. Uli's work is excellent in an old school pre-Van Halen tapping way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 He married Jimi's widow IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenduffy Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hmm. Maybe you need to check out some of his old stuff. The Scorpions' album Fly to the Rainbow is really really great if you keep in mind it was recorded in 1973. actually..Michael Schenker played on that album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wonkydog Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Wow, he has awesome phrasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notcool Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Best shredders: Joe SatrianiJohn PetrucciUli Jon Roth I like the Scorpions when Uli was in the band. I've got the album Taken by Force (1978) and he does some pretty good picking on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members omni Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 actually..Michael Schenker played on that album. He left during the recording of it I don't think he actually played on it although I know he co wrote some tunes on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members n'V'us Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 actually..Michael Schenker played on that album. No youre wrong, Uli, (then Ulrich) played on "Fly to the Rainbow" and "In Trance." Michael was on a previous album, and then and went and joined UFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members raviolio Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 actually..Michael Schenker played on that album. Actually Uli did play on Scorpions album Fly to the Rainbow. Michael Schenker (who had already left by then to join UFO) played on their first LP Lonesome Crow, and didn't record with them again until around '79 when he re-joined briefly on Lovedrive. Anyway... Uli is a monster player. Stylistically he's been all over the place over the years, but an awesome musician nonetheless. I agree with some of the other posters... his work with the Scorpions, as well as his early solo stuff, is amazing. EDIT: oops... n'V'us and ovni beat me to it... shoulda' known... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 I never realized how great he is. I feel so ashamed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Am I the only one who notices slight resemblance to All Along the Watchtower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ramblin Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Am I the only one who notices slight resemblance to All Along the Watchtower? Uli was obsessed with Jimi early in his career.. Studied his plaing more than anyone else. So he probably "borrowed" a thing or two from him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 In Trance and Tokyo Tapes are great releases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenduffy Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Actually Uli did play on Scorpions album Fly to the Rainbow. Michael Schenker (who had already left by then to join UFO) played on their first LP Lonesome Crow, and didn't record with them again until around '79 when he re-joined briefly on Lovedrive. Anyway... Uli is a monster player. Stylistically he's been all over the place over the years, but an awesome musician nonetheless. I agree with some of the other posters... his work with the Scorpions, as well as his early solo stuff, is amazing. EDIT: oops... n'V'us and ovni beat me to it... shoulda' known... . Ahhh...i didn't know that. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mac_C Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 I love Roth era Scorpions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeffmo Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 actually..Michael Schenker played on that album. NO, Michael Schenker played on there first album Lonesome Crow and then later on on Lovedrive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeffmo Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 I've heard his name for years, but have been unfamiliar with his music. Last night I was watching a cable tv show featuring local concerts and Uli John Roth was on. I wasn't quite as impressed with his playing as I expected to be. I thought he was good, but not the guitar god they introduced him as. His music reminded me of a band, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Then I realized who it was - Spinal Tap. It just felt very overblown and aiming for this epic rock vibe. The vocalists in particular seemed really over the top. But I'm sure there are better examples of his music. Can anybody suggest any youtube videos where he really shines? Dude, for Uli's BEST playing listen to Scorpions Tokyo Tapes!!!! he is OUTSTANDING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cold Gin Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Uli = the father of shred and neo-classical progressive guitar. Him and Ritchie Blackmore being a close second. Very overlooked IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yngtchie Blacksteen Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 Dude, for Uli's BEST playing listen to Scorpions Tokyo Tapes!!!! he is OUTSTANDING!!! That's my favourite Scorpions album, one of the main reasons being Roth's playing. His style at that time was damn near perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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