For The Michael Schenker Story Live, Michael Schenker assembled a new band, comprised of former members of Mannequin, Yngwie Malmsteen's backing group, and Great King Rat. His intention was to retrace the progression of his career from UFO to MSG by hitting all of the highlights in front of a Japanese audience. The result is a double-disc, two-and-a-half hour tour de force designed for hardcore Schenker fans, since anyone else will find the ceaseless soloing a little indulgent. Still, the album scores points for demonstrating how consistent his music was throughout the years, as well as for showcasing some first-class soloing by Schenker. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
2-CD;Re-Issue;Same As Png 12
Audio Remixer: Jack Douglas.
Recording information: Air Studios, London, England (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); American Recording Studio, Woodland Hills, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Amphitheatre, Chicago, IL (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Anaheim, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Beat Box (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); C.P. McGregors, LA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Cornerstone Recorders, Chatsworth, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Dierks-Studio, Cologne, Germany (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Frida Park Studios, Hannover, Germany (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Ground Control Studios, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Hammersmith Odeon, London, England (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Le Chateau, France (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Morgan Studios, London, England (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Nrg (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); One On One (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Phase Four Studio, Tempe, AZ (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Preferred Sound (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Puk Studios, Denmark (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Recording Truck, Westlake Studio Mobil, Yoshiyasu Kumad (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Ridge Farm Studios, Dorking, Surrey, England (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Scorpio Sound Studios, Germany (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Sound City Studio, Van Nuys, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Sound City, Los Angeles, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Star Studio (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Studio 56, Hollywood, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); The Gardens, Louisville (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Tokyo Budokan (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Toyko (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Track Record Studios, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Track Records, Los Angeles, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Wessex Sound Studios, London, England (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); West 3rd Carrier Station, CA (08/12/1981-03/25/1992); Westlake Studio Mobil (08/12/1981-03/25/1992).
Illustrator: Tristan Greatrex.
Photographers: Justin Thomas; Mark Laita; Robert Ellis ; George Bodnar; Sherri Allen; Watalu Asanuma; Alex Solca; Ross Halfin; Tim Anderson; Brian D. McLaughlin; Paul Canty.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Bobby Blotzer; Chris Glen; Cozy Powell; Danny Peyronel; Don Airey; Francis Buchholz; Gary Barden; Graham Bonnet; Herman Rarebell; Rocky Newton; Andy Nye; Bodo Schopf; James Kottak; Jeff Pilson; Klaus Meine; Lothar Heimberg; Mo Foster; Andy Parker; Paul Raymond; Pete Way; Phil Mogg; Richard Black; Rudolf Schenker; Simon Phillips ; Steve Mann; Tracii Guns; Wolfgang Dziony; Matthias Jabs; Share Pedersen; Ted McKenna.
Personnel: Michael Schenker (guitar, acoustic guitar, background vocals); Leif Sundin (vocals, acoustic guitar); David "Mr. Gadget" Van Landing (vocals); Shane Gaalaas (acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums); Barry Sparks (acoustic guitar, bass guitar, background vocals).
Michael Schenker Group; Ron Nevison; Conrad Plank; Dieter Dierks; Frank Filipetti; Jack Douglas; Kevin Beamish; Leo Lyons; Louie Austen; Martin Birch; Andy Johns; Randy Nicklaus; Robin McAuley; Roger Glover
Damn Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The chronological order of the songs through the many bands Michael has played in is just GREAT !!!
As other reviewers stated, great sound too. Buy it, it is MS at his best. Submitted by txorzel (Andy Griffith Andiana United States of America) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
schenker rocks brilliant cd Submitted by michaelhubbard608 (england) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Schenker's live compilation A good Schenker's live compilation.igh quality recording overall and it gives an insight into what the guitarist playing is all about.
Andre Sokolnikov Submitted by asokolni (South Bend, IN) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Mad Axeman still alive! The German guitar hero Michael Schenker's recent live release, this 2 CDs album are full of energe and emtion, it's a collection
for all fan who extreme love rock guitar and
heavy metal. Submitted by a reviewer (TAIWAN) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Finest Guitarist Of His Era This is definitely the best live album done by the Michael Schenker Group, superior to 1981's muddy-sounding 'One Night At Budokan'.
It was recorded at the more intimate Sun Plaza Hotel, also in Tokyo. Here, they cover MS career in chronological order and excel all the way, with 'Another Piece Of Meat', 'Save Yourself' & 'Written In the sand' proving to be highlights.
On Disc 2, Schenker showcases an acoustic prowess on beauties like 'Never Ending Nightmare' and the mischievious 'Bijou Pleasurette'. My fave track is the UFO gem 'Love To Love', with Leif Sundin on vocals. The version of 'Rock Bottom' is shorter than usual but remains credible. This is an excellent live album. Submitted by S J (Woking) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Finest Guitarist Of His Era
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