UFO - The Best Of A Decade - Released today in Germany
Germany: 27th August 2010
Europe: 27th September 2010
USA/Canada: 28th September 2010
The Best Of A Decade
2010 - SPV
SPV 308672 CD
CD and DD
This is the first Official 'Compilation' album released by the band since "Headstone" in 1983 - this was also a mix of
'live' and studio cuts
Europe, USA/CANADA
Germany: 27th August 2010
Europe: 27th September 2010
USA/Canada: 28th September 2010
The Best Of A Decade
Phil Mogg vocals
Vinnie Moore guitars
Paul Raymond keyboards & rhythm guitar
Andy Parker drums
Pete Way bass
Peter Pichl bass
Jason Bonham drums
The Best Of A Decade
Steamhammer/SPV
01. The Wild One
02. Hard Being Me
03. Lights Out (live)
04. Saving Me
05. When Daylight Goes To Town
06. Let It Roll (live)
07. This Kids (live)
08. Heavenly Body
09. Hell Driver
10. Too Hot To Handle (live)
11. Mr. Freeze
12. Shoot Shoot (live)
13. Black and Blue
14. Can't Buy A Thrill
15. Baby Blue
16. Doctor Doctor (live)
18th May 2010
Magna Carta Records has released New World Man: A Tribute To Rush,
an album that combines the labels previous two Rush tribute releases,
Working Man (1996) and Subdivisions (2005)
Release date: (17 May 2010)
Label: Magna Carta
New World Man (Robert Berry, Chris Pennie, Dave Martone, Shane Gibson, Juan Alderete)
The Trees (Mike Baker, Brendt Allman, Chris Ingles, Gary Wehrkamp, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan)
Fly By Night (Sal Marrano, Robert Berry, Chris Pennie, Dave Martone, Shane Gibson, Juan Alderete)
Mission (Robert Berry, Eric Martin, Brad Kaiser)
Tom Sawyer (I, Omega)
Jacob’s Ladder (Sebastian Bach, John Petrucci, Matt Guillory, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Brendt Allman)
Limelight (Kip Winger, Andreas Kisser, Vinnie Moore, Stu Hamm, Mike Mangini, Robert Berry, Jeff Feldman, Trent Gardner)
Force Ten (Robert Berry, Chris Pennie, Dave Martone, Shane Gibson, Juan Alderete)
Subdivision (Randy Jackson, Dominic Cifarelli, Jeff Feldman, Vinnie Moore, Stu Hamm, Mike Mangini, Robert Berry, Trent Gardner)
Tom Sawyer (Alex Skolnick Trio)
5th April 2010
Shrapnel Records release a Digipak version of the 1986 album, MINDS EYE
Michael Angelo Batio "Hands Without Shadows 2 - Voices" CD
01 - Dial in that frequency
02 - Tribute to Dimebag
03 - Clapton is God
04 - Metallica rules (Feat. Mark Tremonti and Bill Peck)
05 - EVH
06 - Symphony of destruction (Feat. Vinnie Moore and George Bellas)
07 - For Jimi all along the watchtower
08 - Tribute to Randy 2 you can't kill rock and roll
09 - On the double (Feat. David Shankle)
10 - MAB forum shreddathon
June 30th 2009
Following up to March 3rd Release we now have This Is Shredding, Volume 2:
Shrapnel RECORDS Follow up compilation by various artists titled "This Is Shredding2" - DETAILS
01. Saving Me
02. On The Waterfront
03. Helldriver
04. Stop Breaking Down
05. Rock Ready
06. Living Proof
07. Can't Buy a Thrill
08. Forsaken
09. Villains and Thieves
10. Stranger In Town
The Visitor
Phil Mogg vocals
Vinnie Moore guitars
Paul Raymond keyboards
Andy Parker drums
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Peter Pichl bass
The Visitor
Steamhammer/SPV
01. Saving Me
02. On The Waterfront
03. Helldriver
04. Stop Breaking Down
05. Rock Ready
06. Living Proof
07. Can't Buy a Thrill
08. Forsaken
09. Villains and Thieves
10. Stranger In Town
01. Fly (4:51)
02. Panic Attack (6:19)
03. Off The Hook (5:15)
04. Transcendence (3:53)
05. Soul Caravan (5:55)
06. Jigsaw (3:41)
07. Remorse (7:02)
08. Tailspin (5:33)
09. Over My Head (3:57)
10. Into the Open Highway (6:47)
11. Into the Sunset (5:41)
May 18th 2009
in Europe and the USA
MASCOT Records
Fly (4:51)
Panic Attack (6:19)
Off The Hook (5:15)
Transcendence (3:53)
Soul Caravan (5:55)
Jigsaw (3:41)
Remorse (7:02)
Tailspin (5:33)
Over My Head (3:57)
Into the Open Highway (6:47)
Into the Sunset (5:41)
FULL details can be found on the Official Vinnie Moore website
UFO - Showtime Concert Film Out Now On State-Of-The-Art HD-DVD
UFO "Showtime" concert film out now on state-of-the-art HD-DVD
Top-quality bonus material *
Release dates - Germany: February 22nd 2008
Europe: February 25th 2008
USA: April 8th 2008
With the recording of their live DVD, Showtime, at the Pumpwerk in
Wilhelmshaven on 13 May 2005, the British band UFO repeated music history,
so to speak. For the second time since 1979, when the group brought out
their legendary live album, Strangers In The Night, the band members left
no doubt that their shows count among the best in the whole rock circus.
Then as now, press and fans were unanimously impressed, and the band
established a reputation that remains unchallenged to this day: UFO are
unbeatable live! Now their sensational film document, Showtime, has been
scheduled for release on state-of-the-art HD-DVD, including, along with
the extras from the regular release, additional bonus material, an "on the
fly" menu which can be operated while you are viewing the film, and
exciting picture-in-picture interviews. The Showtime HD-DVD will be out on
25 February 2008 (Germany: 22 February 2008, US: April 8th 2008).
01. Hard Being Me
02. Heavenly Body
03. Some Other Guy
04. Who's Fooling Who
05. Black and Blue
06. Drink Too Much
07. World Cruise
08. Down By The River
09. Good Bye You
10. Rolling Man
11. Kingston Town
Vinnie Moore is featured on "Viva Carlos!"
A celebration that brings together incredible and influential guitarists
Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Eric Gales, Frank Gambale, Albert Lee, Pat Martino Mike Stern and Jeff Richman,
each paying tribute to rock guitar icon Carlos Santana.
Vinnie plays, in my opinion, out of his skin, with a sensitive interpretation of this great track, 'SE A CABO'
Published on: 24/01/2006
Format: Instrumental Tutor
Language: English / French / German / Italian / Spanish
Hot Licks classic video titles have been made available on DVD, making it even easier to learn with the world’s top players…right in your own home! These new transfers make them look better than ever while DVD technology makes navigating each lesson even easier!
You’ll never miss a note
You see the music and the tablature on screen as it’s being played
All right and left-hand techniques are shown in close up and with helpful split-screen effects to make learning easy
Slow motion segments with standard pitch sound
Artist biographies
Selected discographies
Suggested listening
Booklet with music examples included
This DVD offers six great lessons from the masters of Heavy Metal Guitar:
Lesson 1 Marty Friedman – helps you construct unique runs and develop your speed
Lesson 2 Vinnie Moore – on basic scales, theory and technique plus tips on practising
Lesson 3 Vivian Campbell – the Def Leppard master shows you exciting pull-off licks, muting and split harmonics
Lesson 4 Al Pitrelli – teaches solid foundation work in the modes and arpeggios
Lesson 5 Michael Fath – shows how to work on basic sweeping, triad stacking and arpeggios
Lesson 6 Michael Lee Firkins – on challenging sweeps, picking, arpeggios and right-hand tapping
Live in Concert, Wilhelmshaven, Germany - May 13th 2005
01. Mother Mary
02. When Daylight Goes To Town
03. Let It Roll
04. I'm A Loser
05. This Kids
06. The Wild One
07. Fighting Man
08. Only You Can Rock Me
09. Baby Blue
10. Mr. Freeze
CD 2
01. Love to Love
02. Too Hot To Handle
03. Lights Out
04. Rock Bottom
05. Doctor Doctor
06. Shoot Shoot
Steamhammer/SPVUFO's live album, 'Showtime',
on 2 DVD and 2 CD sets on
November
8th 2005 in the U.S., November 11th 2005 in Germany November 14th 2005 in Europe.
DVD I Live in Concert, Wilhelmshaven, Germany - May 13th 2005
00. Intro01. Mother Mary
02. When Daylight Goes To Town
03. Let It Roll
04. I'm A Loser
05. This Kids
06. The Wild One
07. Fighting Man
08. Only You Can Rock Me
09. Baby Blue
10. Mr. Freeze
11. Love to Love
12. Too Hot To Handle
13. Lights Out
14. Rock Bottom
15. Doctor Doctor
16. Shoot Shoot
BONUSMaking of DVD
Slideshow
Band Biography
Discography
DVD II Audio Studio recordings and filming on May 26th, 2005 at Peppermint Park Studios, Hannover, Germany
01. Pack It Up and Go
02. Try Me
03. Love To Love
04. Slipping Away
05. Cherry
06. Profession of Violence
BONUSMaking of Studio Songs
Rockboat (Documentary)
USA 2004 (Documentary)
History (Interviews)Bonus Statements (Interviews)Credits
Matthias Mineur writes in the liner notes about UFO's double live disc Showtime, "The line-up that worked on this CD in the summer of 2005 is the strongest the band has seen in a long time and has their critics' and colleagues' mouths watering: Phil Mogg (vocals), Pete Way (bass), Paul Raymond (keyboards), Vinnie Moore (guitar) and Jason Bonham (drums) - a team that stands for enthusiasm, compositional talent (as their current studio release "You Are Here" goes to prove) and technical accomplishment. Vinne Moore is a guitar hero in the classic sense. His intricate style, a successful mix of rock, progressive elements, blues and fusion, has impressed audiences since 1987 with his solo debut "Mind's Eye". Interestingly, it's been 27 years since the double live "Strangers In The Night" took the rock world by storm. So here we are again in 2005, Mogg, Way, Raymond, Moore and Bonham, a live CD featuring all the great tracks from "Strangers In The Night" plus the creme de la creme from the new "You Are Here" CD. who could ask for more... Showtime, UFO rocks!"
March 15th 2005 - RUSH TRIBUTE ALBUM: Subdivisions
Pre Mix Editing by Terry Brown
Artwork by Hugh Syme
Featuring Performances By: Sebastian Bach (Skid Row); Robert Berry ("3", Ambrosia); Dave Brooks (Slammin' Gladys): Dominic Cifarelli (Pulse Ultra); Jeff Feldman (Pulse Ultra); Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani, Steve Vai): Daniel J. (Solo Artist, Jordan Rudess); Randy Jackson (Zebra); Andreas Kisser (Sepultura); Jani Lane (Warrant); Mike Mangini (Extreme, Steve Vai); Vinnie Moore (Solo Artist, UFO); Alex Skolnick (Solo Artist, Testament, Tran Siberian Orchestra, Attention Deficit); Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan); Kip Winger (Winger)
Tracklist: "Distant Early Warning" - Lead Vocals: Randy Jackson; Guitar Solo: Daniel J.
"Lakeside Park" - Lead Vocals: Sebastian Bach; Guitar Solo: Daniel J.
"Limelight" - Lead Vocals: Kip Winger; Guitar Solo: Andreas Kisser
"Subdivisions" - Lead Vocals: Randy Jackson; Guitar Solo: Dominic Cifarelli; Keys: Jeff Feldman
"Different Strings" - Lead Vocals: Robert Berry; Guitar Solo: Robert Berry
"Tom Sawyer" - Lead Vocals: Sebastian Bach; Guitar Solo: Dominic Cifarelli; Keys: Jeff Feldman
"Bastille Day" - Lead Vocals: Jani Lane; Guitar Solo: Alex Skolnick
"A Farewell To Kings" - Lead Vocals: Randy Jackson; Guitar Solo: Andreas Kisser
"Spirit Of the Radio" - Lead Vocals: Kip Winger; Guitar Solo: Jeff Stinco
"Didacts and Narpets" - Drums: Mike Mangini "2112 Overture/Temples Of Syrinx" - Lead Vocals: Jani Lane; Guitar Solo: Vinnie Moore
Rhythm Guitars Tracks - Vinnie Moore
Bass Tracks - Stu Hamm
Drum Tracks - Mike Mangini
Keyboards - Robert Berry
Keyboards - Jeff Feldman
Keyboards - Trent Gardner
I am only guessing but I would think this is due to Vinnie playing Rhythm guitar tracks on Subdivisions and Robert includes 'Different Strings' from that same album on his 'Prime Cuts' release.
(2004 US 8-track advance promo CD from the 'Dream Theater' keyboardist, featuring appearances from
Joe Satriani, Kip Winger, Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore and Greg Howe,
custom black & white picture sleeve and custom back insert PR-0804).
This is a 30 second TV spot that Magna Carta produced for Jordan and ran in selected markets in 2004
01. Daylight Goes To Town
02. Black Cold Coffee
03. The Wild One
04. Give It Up
05. Call Me
06. Slipping Away
07. The Spark That Is Us
08. Sympathy
09. Mr. Freeze
10. Jelloman
11. Baby Blue
12. Swallow
*13. Messing Up The Bed (bonus)
Audio CD
Europe: 16th February 2004
Japan: 21st February 2004
USA: March 2004
Label: SPV for the World except *Nippon Crown for Japan
Front Slim Jewel case
Inside Slim Jewel case
CD Printing
SPV
PROMO Album January 2004
SPV
80000633 P-CD
01.
Daylight Goes To Town - No Guitar intro
02. Black Cold Coffee
03. The Wild One
04. Give It Up
05. Call Me
06. Slipping Away
07. The Spark That Is Us
08.
Sympathy
09. Mr. Freeze
10. Jelloman
11. Baby Blue
12. Swallow
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Moore Mogg/Way, the 1st classic release of 2004!, March 5, 2004
WOW! What a killer CD. Vinnie Moore is a phenominal guitarist.
This version of UFO is incredible and I can't wait for the tour!
But it's hard to look at this as UFO. Since UFO reformed with the "classic" lineup in 1995 for Walk on Water, mainstays Phil Mogg and Pete Way have held UFO together for a couple more studio albums in the late 90's, as well as some dou collaberations of Mogg/Way with guitarists George Bellas and Jeff Kollman. Every single one of these releases from UFO and Mogg/Way had there moments and are exceptional. Especially the Mogg/Way efforts. Each guitarist, particularly Kollman shine, and Chocolate Box (2nd Mogg/Way CD) was killer. Phil Mogg
even released a solo album (in all by name as $ign of 4 - Dancing with St. Peter), with Jeff Kollman on guitar just last year, and that proved to be the best of the bunch. Which brings me full circle to UFO's lastest released, You Are Here.
It is the strongest effort since UFO's 1995 comeback Walk on Water.
Vinnie Moore shines, and while it has it's UFO "classic" moments, it can be viewed as another Mogg/Way collaberation with Vinne Moore on guitar. I do not mean that as a put down to this release, or the band members. Songs like When Daylight Goes to Town, Mr. Freeze, Black Cold Coffee and Jello Man all have that UFO inspired guitar rock sound, and really I do not miss Schenker at all when I hear Vinnie Moore! There are some middle of the road rockers, like Call Me, Wild One, Give it Up, and The Spark That is Us. Very Mogg/Way sounding, but very excellent songs. There are even a few ballads in Sympathy, and Sleeping Away and Baby Blue. All in all great songs, and Vinnie Moore
is a Guitar God. Phil Mogg is in fine voice throughout the whole CD. Phil Mogg has a new rhythm partner in Jason Bonham on drums, who lays the beat down. And returning to the "classic" lineup is Paul Raymond on keys. This is truly a wonderful effort, and it is up there with Walk on Water. It is the guys best effort since that release. I really do hope to hear more from this lineup. The first enjoyable release of 2004, and a top contender for Top-10 of the year.
1. In Control
2. Daydream
3. Lifeforce
4. Hero Without Honor
5. The Maze
6. Cryptic Dreams
7. Defying Gravity
8. Last Road Home
9. Alexander The Great
10. Out And Beyond
11. Meltdown
12. Check It Out
Vinnie Moore has set new standards in high performance guitar playing during his 20 year career. The highlights of his progressive compositions and phenomenal solos are included in this riveting CD package - Collection: The Shrapnel Years. Moore writes, "Seems like just yesterday I was on a plane to San Francisco to record my first record. One second I was a 20 year old kid from a small east coast town practicing guitar all day long, and then suddenly I am recording the soundtrack for a Pepsi TV ad, releasing a solo CD, winning awards in guitar magazines, and doing guitar seminars all over the world. It was just a magical time for me. At 21 I found myself in a position where I was an inspiration to others and this was simply a dream come true. Throughout my career, hearing that I have been a positive influence has remained one of my biggest rewards."
1. Defying Gravity
2. Out And Beyond
3. Last Road Home
4. Alexander The Great
5. The Voice Within
6. If I Could
7. House With A Thousand Rooms
8. Awaken The Madman
9. In The Blink Of An Eye
10. Equinox
11. Emotion Overload
12. Between Then And Now
Vinnie Moore's Defying Gravity is a stunning instrumental barrage of outstanding musicianship and is rooted deeply in the progressive neo-classical style that generated a legion of loyal fans. Joined by former Journey drummer Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information), bassist Dave LaRue (The Dregs) and keyboardist David Rosenthal (Rainbow). Moore reconnects with the music that established him as a guitar virtuoso.
Defying Gravity
by Vinnie Moore
Vinnie Moore certainly comes from the school that is labeled "guitar hero." This album is, at times, a prime example of that genre, featuring elements that get a bit noodley and over the top. However, Moore really does a nice spin on the genre. For one thing, even some of his neo-classical moments, which can get a bit stodgy in other hands, often have a fun-loving texture to them. He also wanders from that direction from time to time. Indeed, much of the latter half of the album is made up of fun pieces, many with a Latin influence. This breath of fresh air into the world of the guitar virtuoso should make this album appeal even to those of us who are not fans of the guitar player as god style of music.
1. The Thinking Machine
2. The Maze
3. Cryptic Dreams
4. Meltdown
5. Never Been To Barcelona
6. She's Only Sleeping
7. Vinman's Brew
8. Check It Out!
9. Rain
10. Daydream
11. Watching From The Light
12. With The Flow
Experience the brilliance of Vinnie Moore in concert on Vinnie Moore Live! as he teams with drummer Shane Gaalaas, keyboardist/guitarist Wayne Findlay and bass player Barry Sparks to deliver 12 songs culled from Moore's five studio albums. The CD was recorded in May of 1999 at "THE EDGE" in Palo Alto, California and is a high volume example of why Moore has a legion of followers all over the globe. He rips and shreds all over songs such as "The Thinking Machine", "Meltdown" and "Check It Out!" and his bandmates are literally on fire. Vinnie Moore Live! is certainly essential for die-hard fans of Moore, and if you're looking for an introduction to Vinnie's music, check out this release as a great starting point.
Drums: Omar Hakim
Bass: Will Lee Guitar Solo: Vinnie Moore
Piano: Phillippe Saisse
East 4th Horns
Trombone: John Wheeler
Trumpets: Jhon Allmark & Tony Kadleck
Alto Sax: Jhon Scarpulla
Chorus: Masayuki Iwata
The Other Instruments: Masayuki Iwata - Masayuki Iwata website
1. The Maze
2. King of Kings
3. Cryptic Dreams
4. Never Been To Barcelona
5. Watching From The Light
6. The Thinking Machine
7. Eye Of The Beholder
8. Rain
9. Fear And Trepidation
10. In The Healing Garden
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The Maze teams Vinnie Moore's guitar playing (flashy, fast, very jazzy yet still hard rock heavy metal) with the legendary keyboard talents of Tony MacAlpine. The instrumental tracks feature plenty of Moore's trademark mega-soloing (witness "Cryptic Dreams", "Eye Of The Beholder" and "King Of Kings") over contemporary progessive, and neoclassical grooves. The Maze also showcases the muscular bass guitar of Dave LaRue, and quality drumming courtesy of Shane Galass. In the tradition of "Mind's Eye", The Maze offers futher evidence that Vinnie Moore is here to shred.
Tracks: 1. Black Night - Joe Lynn Turner, VINNIE MOORE, Al Pitrelli
2. Strange Kind Of Woman - Richie Kotzen (guitar, vocals), Al Pitrelli
3. Fireball - Cory Glover, Richie Kotzen, Al Pitrelli, Stevie Salas
4. Smoke On The Water - Richie Kotzen (guitar, vocals)
5. Child In Time - Tony Harnell/T. M. Stevens on vocals, Richie Kotzen
6. Woman From Tokyo - T. Harnell, T. M. Stevens, Richie Kotzen, Joe Lynn Turner
7. Space Truckin' - Tony Harnell, Richie Kotzen
8. Stormbringer - Joe Lynn Turner, Richie Kotzen 9. Speed King - Joe Lynn Turner, VINNIE MOORE, Al Pitrelli
10. Burn - Cory Glover, Simon Gregory, Lars Y. Loudamp
11. Deep Purple N. Y. - (T. M. Stevens, Richie Kotzen and Will Calhoun as The Deep NY Funk Gang)
Also featuring Richie Kotzen, Al Pitrelli, T. M. Stevens, Joe Lynn Turner, Van Romaine, Cory Glover, Tony Harnell and others. Came across this USA release:
Alternative album cover:
Black Night- Deep Purple Tribute (1997)
DeRock DERCD-092
1-Black Night
(v: Joe Lynn Turner; g: Al Pitrelli e Vinnie Moore; bx: T.M. Stevens; bt: Will Calhoun)
2-Strange Kind Of Woman
(v: Richie Kotzen; g: Al Pitrelli; bx: T.M. Stevens; bt: Will Calhoun)
3-Fireball
(v:Corey Glover; g: Al Pitrelli, Richie Kotzen e Steve Salas; bx: T.M. Stevens; bt: Will Calhoun; t: Bernie Worrell)
4-Smoke On The Water
(v & g: Richie Kotzen; bx: T.M. Stevens; bt: Cindy Blackman; t: Bernie Worrell)
5-Child In Time
(v: Tony Harnell e T.M. Stevens; g: Richie Kotzen; bx: T.M. Stevens; bt: Will Calhoun; t: Bernie Worrell)
6-Woman From Tokyo
(v:Richie Kotzen, T.M. Stevens, Joe Lynn Turner e Tony Harnell; g: Richie Kotzen; bx: T.M. Stevens; bt: Will Calhoun; t: Bernie Worrell)
7-Space Truckin'
(v: Tony Harnell e T.M. Stevens; g: Richie Kotzen; bx: T.M. Stevens; bt: Cindy Blackman)
TRACKS.
ORGASMATRON – SEPULTURA
DOG DAY SUNRISE – FEAR FACTORY
PARANOID – TYPE O NEGATIVE
ALAN’S ON FIRE – MACHINE HEAD
POLICE TRUCK – NAILBOMB
SATURDAY NIGHT’S ALL RIGHT FOR FIGHTIN’ – FLOTSAM & JETSAM
RADIOACTIVITY – TREPONEM PAL
WOMAN FROM TOKYO – VARIOUS ARTISTS / VINNIE MOORE & FRIENDS
MANIC DEPRESSION – CARNIVORE
HELL BENT FOR LEATHER – ANNIHILATOR
PIECE BY PIECE – MALEVOLENT CREATION
CIRCLE OF THE TYRANTS – OBITUARY
GREECE PR0M0 CD RELEASED UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FROM ROADRUNNER RECORDS.
SONGS ARE COVERED BY THESE METAL BANDS AND WE CAN FIND SEPULTURA TO COVER MOTORHEAD,
ANNIHILATOR TO COVER JUDAS PRIEST,
VINNIE MOORE TO COVER DEEP PURPLE and many more…
1.With the Flow
2.Losing Faith
3.Echoes
4.Thunderball
5.From Now on
6.Time Traveller
7.VinMan's Brew
8.She's Only Sleeping
9.Am I Only Dreaming?
10.770 Days
11.Move That Thang!
12.Winter Sun
===Bonus Tracks===
ONLY on the Japanese release
13.The Crunch (Previously Unreleased)
14.Live Solo (8:20) (Previously Unreleased)
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Written and produced by Vinnie Moore (with production assistance from engineer Paul Hammingson), Out Of Nowhere is the guitarist's fourth CD and continues the hard rock sound found on "Meltdown" This time Moore included two acoustic songs as well as riff-a-plenty tunage such as "Time Traveler", "770 Days" and "Losing Faith". Recorded at Kajem Studios just outside Philadelphia (with additional work done at Moore's new home studio), the album, once again all instrumental, travels the outer limits of song writing. From the crushing opening riff of "With The Flow", to the smooth, almost angelic styling of "Echoes", to the all-out jam of "Thunderball" and his twang thang, "VinMan's Brew", the album plays like an old friend. Propelled by a powerful compositional framework that is second to none, Out Of Nowhere is lifted by Moore's unique understanding of harmonic expression. A lively and emotive balance to his technical mastery, songs like "From Now On", "She's Only Sleeping", and "Winter Sun" showcase the player's sensitivity and skill. The results are inviting.
CD JAPANESE release - Vinnie Moore, Out Of Nowhere w/2 Bonus Tracks
Japan Original Insert - APCY-8349
1. With the Flow
2. Losing Faith
3. Echoes
4. Thunderball
5. From Now on
6. Time Traveller
7. VinMan's Brew
8. She's Only Sleeping
9. Am I Only Dreaming?
10. 770 Days
11. Move That Thang!
12. Winter Sun
===Bonus Tracks===
13. The Crunch (Previously Unreleased)
14. Live Solo (8:20) (Previously Unreleased)
G.Vinnie Moore (UFO, ex Vicious Rumors, ex Zeroesque, ex Alice Cooper)
B.Dorian Heartsong (Powerman 2000, Stevie Salas Colorcode)
Dr.Brian Tichy (Billy Idol, Crash Kelly, Stevie Salas Colorcode, Derek Sherinian, Richie Kotzen, Ball, ex Foreigner, ex Nickelbag, ex Sass Jordan, ex Slash's Snakepit, ex Gilby Clarke, ex China Rain, ex Pride & Glory, ex Zakk Wylde, ex Nicklebag, ex TMG, ex Ozzy Osbourne / worked with B'z)
Song #6, Natsu ga Kuru - 'Come Summer'
Omar Hakim(ds), Will Lee(b), Jeff Golub(g), Vinnie Moore(g solo), Philippe Saisse(p), East 4th Horns[John Wheeler(tb), John Allmark(tp), John Scarpulla(as)], Masayuki Iwata(cho, other)
Smoke on the Water - A Tribute (1994)
Shrapnel SH-1076-2
Produced by Mike Varney
Jens Johansson (keyboards), Russ Parish (rhythm guitar), Deen Castronovo (drums) and Todd Jensen (bass)
Tracks
1. Speed King (performed by Y. Malmsteen, Kelly Keeling)
2. Space Truckin' (Tony Macalpine, Kip Winger)
3. Stormbringer (John Norum, Glenn Hughes)
4. Rat Bat Blue (Ritchie Kotzen)
5. Lazy (Mr. Malmsteen and Joe Lynn Turner)
6. Maybe I'm A Leo (Paul Gilbert)
7. Smoke On The Water (Russ Parish, Robert Mason)
8. Fireball (Reb Beach, Don Dokken)
9. Hush (Jeff Scott Soto, Mike Varney) 10. Woman From Tokyo (Vinnie Moore, Tony Harnell)
WAGNER ANARCA - Atribute TO Vinnie Moore and Rush (1993)
A TRIBUTE TO VINNIE MOORE AND RUSH
93' LIVE IN BRAZIL
Brazilian tribute to Vinnie Moore and Rush by Guitar virtuoso Wagner Anarca and his band.
Recorded Live in Brazil in 1993, this instrumental ( and very accomplished) tribute is a fusion of Heavy Metal and Prog Metal
Recorded Live In Brazil in 1993
Limited Edition Cd released in 1997.
Track Listing (52 Minutes aprox.)
1. While my guitar gently weeps (The Beatles- George Harrison )
2. Morning Star ( Vinnie Moore)
3. Into the future ( Vinnie Moore)
4. Beyond the door ( Vinnie Moore )
5. La Villa strangiato ( Rush)
6. Message in a dream ( Vinnie Moore )
7. As time slips by ( Vinnie Moore )
8. YYZ ( Rush )
9. You are so beautiful ( Joe Cocker )
Meltdown
Let's Go
Ridin'High
Earthshaker
Deep Sea
Cinema
Midnight Rain
Where Angels Sing
Chek It Out!
Last Chance
Coming Home
CD Packaging
Rear Jewel Case
Black Jewel Case with Black VM logo and track listings - see how Japanese release differs below
Vinnie Moore “Meltdown” Japanese Promo CD
Catlog Number:SRCS-5671
1991 Japanese promo CD - Typically this CD is marked as a promo copy with a green sticker on the back cover insert.
Track Listing:
1. Meltdown 2. Let's Go 3. Ridin' High 4. Earthshaker 5. Deep Sea 6. Cinema 7. Midnight Rain 8. Where Angels Sing 9. Check It Out 10. Last Chance 11. Coming Home
Rear Jewel case
White Jewel Case - VM logo and track listings in pink
Inside front booklet
Meltdown Cassette
1991 Meltdown - CD - single promo
1991 Meltdown CD single promo - Rear Jewel Case
1991 CD-Single (Radio Edit)
MTV - Meltdown Video
1991 Meltdown Promo Cassette - very rare
PROMO CD titled "THE ALBUM NETWORK TUNE UP" Rock #75
and it was released in the United States in November 1991 - features 16 tracks including tracks with bands such as Pearl Jam (Alive), Little Angels (Young Gods), Marc Bonilla (White Noise), Lillian Axe (Here Is Christmas), Lloyd Cole (She's A Girl And I'm A Man), Billy Bragg, Red Hot Chili Peppers (Give It Away) and Vinnie Moore (Meltdown)
Interpret: Various
Komponist: k. A.
Label: Polyphon (Universal)
Year: 1990
EAN: 0042284521222
1: Gary Moore - The loner
2: Joe Satriani - Always with me, always with you
3: ANA - Alley cat
4: Cozy Powell - Sunset
5: Steve Stevens Atomic Playboys - Run across desert sands
6: Gary Hoey - City sunrise 7: Vinnie Moore - While my guitar gently weeps
8: The Michael Schenker Group - Bijou pleasurette
9: Ronnie Montrose - Zero G
10:Lazy - Cloud 9
11:Axel Rudi Pell - Broken heart
12: Marty Friedman & Jason Becker - Images
13: Steve Vai - For the love of god
14: Tony MacAlpine - Tears of Sahara
15: Yngwie J. Malmsteen´s Rising Force - Memories
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
HOT LICKS 2
1989
Instructional Video - Speed, Accuracy and Articulation
Level 4 (intermediate/advanced)
Features:
- advanced triplet picking on all strings in both ascending and descending forms
- three string licks
- classical triplet licks and runs played both forward and backward.
There is also a section on the various modes and using them in improvisation, with exciting demonstrations by Vinnie! His left hand mastery is also covered and he works on exercises for two fingers at a time, chromatic runs and incredible left hand hammer and pull exercises and licks.
Tracks:
1. Giant Steps, performed by Jennifer Batten - 1:37
2. Gamera Is Missing, performed by Buck Dharma - 3:21
3. Born to Be Wild, performed by Leslie West- 3:07 4. Free, performed by Vinnie Moore - 4:47
5. Southern Steel, performed by Steve Morse - 4:03
6. El Becko, performed by Paul Gilbert - 4:12
7. Tree, performed by Randy Coven - 4:15
8. Western Vacation, performed by Western Vacation / Reckless Fable (Steve Vai) - 6:30
9. Nv43345, performed by Billy Sheehan - 2:20
10. Bodhisattva, performed by Elliott Randall - 4:37
11. Shakes, performed by Blues Saraceno - 3:33
12. Sixgunz, performed by Vivian Campbell - 3:33
13. Rodo Lana/Play That Funky Music, performed by Jeff Watson - 6:27
1. Morning Star
2. Prelude / Into The Future
3. Beyond The Door
4. Message In A Dream
5. As Time Slips By
6. Race With Destiny
7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
8. The Tempest
9. Pieces Of A Picture
10. April Sky
Time Odyssey was Vinnie Moore's 1988 follow up to "Mind's Eye" and was released on the Squawk label (a division of PolyGram Records), which also released the amazing "Maximum Security" by Tony MacAlpine. This release ontinues the neo-classical metal backdrop of his first album, while keeping shred guitar fans happy with cuts like "Prelude/Into The Future" and "Race With Destiny". Moore pays homage to the Beatles and George Harrison on Time Odyssey with a wang bar enhanced version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". The piece "April Sky" is classically influenced as Moore takes notes and inspiration from Bach's "Air On A G String" and "Piano Concerto No. 5 (Second Movement). Keyboard player Jorden Rudes also contributes in the songwriting department on "Prelude", "Into The Future" and "Message In A Dream".
VINNIE MOORE ''ADVANCED LEAD GUITAR TECHNIQUES'' INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Level 3 - 4 (intermediate)
Here's your chance to let the best make you better! On this hour long video, Vinnie teaches you:
- left and right hand exercises for speed and accuracy
- theory
- substitution scales
- playing scales in seconds, thirds, etc.
- advanced "pivoting" licks and exercises
- the classical violin-like technique
- arpeggio sweeps
- building triplet patterns
- advanced chromatic exercises and more!
Truly a master class with one of the best there is, Vinnie Moore!
1. In Control
2. Daydream
3. Saved By A Miracle
4. Hero Without Honor
5. Lifeforce
6. N.N.Y
7. Mind's Eye
8. Shadows Of Yesterday
9. The Journey
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Mind's Eye was Vinnie Moore's first instrumental solo record for the Shrapnel label, and is a true shredfest from top to bottom. When the CD was first released in 1986, it helped Moore to win Guitar Player Magazines readers poll Best New Talent award. Mind's Eye, which also features Tony MacAlpine on keyboards, the great Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osborne, Pat Travers, Whitesnake) on drums and Andy West (The Dregs) on bass, has Moore in his neo-classsical mode on tunes such as "In Control" and the standout track "Hero Without Honor".
VR PRESS RELEASE - Recruiting the temporary services of Vinnie Moore
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1986 - Vicious Rumors - Soldiers Of The Night - LP
Netherlands -Roadrunner RR 9734
Recorded in the summer of 1985,Album RELEASED in 1986
Shrapnel SH-1020
Produced by Steve Fontano in association with Vicious Rumors
Vinnie Moore- guitars
Gary St. Pierre- vocals
Dave Starr- bass
Larry Howe- drums/vocals
Geoff Thorpe- guitar/vocals
Tracks:
Premonition (Moore) - Instrumental
Ride (Into the Sun) (Starr, Richards, St-Pierre)
Medusa (Thorpe, St-Pierre)
Soldiers of the Night (Thorpe, St-Pierre)
Murder (Thorpe)
March or Die (Thorpe, St-Pierre, Tate)
Blitz the World (Moore, Thorpe, St-Pierre, Starr)
Invader (Moore)
In Fre (Thorpe)
Domestic Bliss (Tate, Thorpe, Cassero)
Blistering Winds (Moore)
Music such as Vinnie Moore's instrumental song Premonition (outstanding!), shows just why Vinnie needed more space to show off his fantastic playing and so 'Minds Eye' was on Vinnies Radar.
Cassette Cover
Inside Cassette
Vinnies first professional work in the music business which was writing and playing the music
for a national Pepsi TV commercial.
The commercial was broadcast many times during the "Live Aid" Concert.
and was the first American TV commercial to be aired on Russian TV.
DETAILED INFORMATION with both the 30 second and 60 second (Mexican Version) PEPSI adverts.
Following up to March 3rd Release we now have This Is Shredding, Volume 2:
Audio CD (June 30, 2009)
Original Release Date: June 30, 2009
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Limited Edition
Label: Shrapnel
ASIN: B0029WGIPI
1. Y.R.O. Racer X with Paul Gilbert 2. The Thinking Machine Vinnie Moore
3. Sky Rider Borislav Mitic
4. Images Cacophony with Marty Friedman & Jason Becker
5. Ripped To Shreds George Bellas
6. Overseas Evolution Tony MacAlpine
7. Acid Lips Richie Kotzen
8. Stand Yer Ground Darren Housholder
9. Nothin But Pickin Scott Stine
10. Country Boy With Some Rope Derek Taylor
11. Slap Crackle & Pop Todd Duane
12. The Death Of Ludwig II Bernd Steidl
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March 3rd 2009
Audio CD (March 3, 2009)
Original Release Date: March 3, 2009
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Limited Edition
Label: Shrapnel
ASIN: B001Q8FRDA
Track Listing
1. Wheel Of Fortune 2. Hero Without Honor - Vinnie Moore
3. Zero Hour Joey Tafolla
4. Saturation Point
5. Mabel s Fatal Fable
6. Speed Metal Symphony
7. Cryptic Script
8. Bad Racket
9. Laughing Stacks
10. Over The Edge
11. Blue Tongue
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May 2007 - Guitar Greats
Magna Carta records has released 'Guitar Greats' - Volume 1 and is now ready in stores
Relentless, over-driven fuzz guitar can add weight and glue to a tricky arrangement, especially one that fluctuates in terms of feel, time signature, and dynamics. Case in point: “Time Crunch”, from Jordan Rudess’ album Rhythm of Time. It’s precisely as the title suggests, a crunching of the numbers. The track could have been a mere series of exercises in manipulation of the basic quarter/eighth note tallies—were it not for Jordan’s overriding sense of melody. And you must check out the riveting solo by Vinnie Moore at 4:43: the Thinking Man’s flailing guitar! It’s unpredictable as all get out and pushes the composition along to its dramatic conclusion.
copyright by T. Bruce Wittet, Associate Editor Muzic Etc Magazine and contributing writer, Modern Drummer magazine. www.peoplewilltalkmedia.com
1. John Petrucci - “Fate Speaks”
from Explorers Club - “Age Of Impact” MA-9021
2. Derek Trucks - “Cat’s Squirrel”
from the Jethro Tull tribute - “To Cry You A Song” MA-9009
3. Michael Romeo - “Analog Kid”
from the Rush tribute - “Working Man” MA-9010
4. Steve Stevens - “Roadside America Medley”
previously unreleased from Bozzio Levin Stevens - “Black Light Syndrome” sessions
5. Joe Satriani - “Screaming Head”
from Jordan Rudess’ “Rhythm Of Time” MA-9068
6. Steve Lukather - “Things Ain’t What They Used To Be”
from Niacin - “Deep” MA-9048
7. Jake E Lee - “Working Man”
from the Rush tribute - “Working Man” MA-9010
8. Steve Morse - “Cool Wind, Green Hills”
from Steve Morse - “Major Impacts 2” MA-9070
9. Vinnie Moore - “Time Crunch”
from Jordan Rudess’ “Rhythm Of Time” MA-9068
10. George Lynch - “Anthem”
from the Rush tribute - “Working Man” MA-9010
11. Alex Skolnick - “Western Sabbath Stomp”
from Alex Skolnick Trio - “Last Day In Paradise“ MT-2312
Official Release Date: April 24, 2007
Label: Magna Carta
1998 - High Voltage Instrumentals
Albums Artist: Collection (16 guitar masters)
Issue date: 1998
Track listing:
01 - Paul Gilbert - Frenzy
02 - Tony MacAlpine - Stream Dream
03 - David T. Chastain - Dangerzone F-107
04 - Ritchie Kotzen - Unsafe at Any Speed
05 - Michael Lee Firkins - Laughing Stacks
06 - Greg Howe - Bad Racket
07 - Marty Friedman - Saturation Point
08 - Jeff Watson - Cement Shoes
09 - James Byrd - Morning World Blues
10 - Stephen Ross - Over the Edge 11 - Vinnie Moore - The Journey
12 - Jason Becker - Eleven Blue Egyptians
13 - James Murphy - Red Alert
14 - Craig Erickson - Streets of dreams
15 - Joey Tafolla - Eternity's End
16 - Darren Householder - Pedal to the Metal
Two years later, in 2000
2000 - Hard Rock Hitters
a 4CD box set is released containing 'High Voltage Instrumentals' - see above. Vinnie Moore - The Journey
Label: Disky Records
UPC: 724348516329 - 28th November 2000
Guitar Legends
Various Format: Three CD Box Set
Cat. No.: METRTCD814
Barcode: 698458331426
Playing Time: Approx 3 hours
Track List
CD1
1 Rush - 2112 Overture / Temples Of Syrinx
2 Motörhead - Limb From Limb
3 Richie Sambora & Bruce Foster - Southern Belle
4 Diamond Head - Am I Evil (Live)
5 Dio - As Long As It’s Not About Love
6 Savatage - Jesus Saves
7 Paul Kossoff - Molten Gold (Live)
8 Bernie Marsden - Love That Burns
9 Jeff Healey Band - The Damage Is Done
10 John Norum - Solitude
11 Santana – Gypsy/Grajonca
12 Leslie West - Woman 13 Vinnie Moore - The Maze
CD2
1 Rainbow - Stargazer
2 Magnum - Two Hearts
3 Gary Moore Feat. Phil Lynott - Parisienne Walkways
4 Tempest - Turn Around
5 Jethro Tull - Agualung (Live)
6 Company Of Snakes - Lovehunter (Live)
7 Peter Green Splinter Group – Albatross
8 Uli Jon Roth - Burning Wheels Turning
9 Nazareth - Hair Of The Dog
10 Marty Friedman - Lust For Life
11 Pat Travers - How Many More Times
12 Paul Gilbert - I Am Satan
13 Oliver/Dawson: Saxon – The Eagle Has Landed
CD3
1 Lynyrd Skynrd - Freebird
2 Robin George - Heartline
3 Peter Frampton - Baby I Love Your Way (Live)
4 Thunder - Love Walked In (Live)
5 Yngwie Malmsteen - Mistreated
6 Big Jim Sullivan - Stairway To Heaven
7 Impellitteri - End Of The World
8 Marillion – Easter
9 Michael Schenker Group - Doctor Doctor 10 Ufo - Lights Out
11 Uriah Heep - Gypsy
12 Deep Purple & The Lso - Take It Off The Top (Live)
13 Steve Howe - To Be Over
CD 1
01 RUSH - 2112: Overture/The Temples Of Syrinx
Progressive Canadian power trio Rush are iconic rock legends with a career spanning well over thirty years. Consistently pushing musical boundaries, the group's epic 1976 album '2112' was something of musical masterpiece. Guitarman Alex Lifeson pushed his instrumental finesse to the very limit on the record's 20 minute-plus opener; a chilling, evocative piece that reflected on the concept of musical freedom of expression in an Orwellian '1984' type world. www.rush.com
02 MOTÖRHEAD - Limb From Limb Original Motörhead guitarslinger Fast 'Eddie' Clarke made his mark with the band on their first four records. The original Motörhead were creators of an aggressive, gutsy anti-social grind. Produced by Jimmy Miller (of Rolling Stones fame), the band's second album primarily focused on what was to be the classic 'head sound. A lethal combination of traditional Hard Rock, punk and charismatic, no-frills rock 'n' roll. www.imotorhead.com
03 RICHIE SAMBORA/BRUCE FOSTER - Southern Belle
A much sought after cut featuring Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora (recorded long before today's celebrity superstar found fame and fortune with the stadium-selling New Jersey rockers). As an 18-year-old guitar prodigy, Sambora was recognised by local bandleader Bruce Foster after an impromptu jam session and recruited into his group Shark Attack. Besides fulfilling guitar duties on 'Southern Belle' this extremely rare track also features Richie on lead vocals. www.bonjovi.com
04 DIAMOND HEAD - Am I Evil? (Live) A true bone-crunchingly classic riff from the hands of guitarist Brian Tatler. When Diamond Head hit the rock scene in the early 1980s they were hailed as the new Led Zeppelin. The seminal 'Am I Evil?' went on to be a true rock anthem in the ‘90s when rock giants Metallica took the bull by the horns and paid tribute to their musical heroes, frequently including it in their live set and laying it down on tape on their 1998 covers album 'Garage Inc.'. www.diamond-head.net
05 DIO - As Long As It's Not About Love Considered one of the best singers in rock, former Rainbow/Black Sabbath vocalist Ronnie James Dio has recorded with some of the greatest guitarmen in rock (Ritchie Blackmore and Toni Iommi to name but two). Craig Goldie is no exception. Having taken on the illustrious Heavy Metal gauntlet laid down by the former on early Dio releases, he reappeared with his mentor on the singer's 2000 conceptual masterpiece 'Magica', ably reaffirming his rock 'n' roll credentials. www.ronniejamesdio.com
06 SAVATAGE - Jesus Saves
Led by brothers Criss and Jon Oliva, Florida-based US progressive Metallers Savatage were very much in vogue in rock circles in the early 1990s (along with contemporaries such as Queensryche). Forging a unique brand of heavily operatic-inspired melodic hard rock the group reached their peak on 1991's 'Streets...', an epic, conceptual affair featuring the perfect marriage between intensive guitar and heart-wrenching vocals. www.savatage.com
07 PAUL KOSSOFF - Molten Gold (Live) An extremely talented musician whose life was duly cut short by a drug-related death, Free/Back Street Crawler guitar legend Paul Kossoff is up there with the likes of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Showcasing a fluid, bluesy melodic lead he drove Free to superstardom in the early 1970s before forming his own full-time solo outfit featuring a number of his former bandmates as well as renowned Yes drummer Alan White. www.allrightnow.com
08 BERNIE MARSDEN - Love That Burns Something of a musical journeyman, former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden played heavily on the blues back in the early 1980s when he made a mark for himself in the early incarnation of David Coverdale's hard rockin' heroes, before turning his hand to fronting his own band, Alaska. In more recent years he's settled down, exploring a reflective rootsy blues-based direction with a batch of superb solo albums showcasing his own superior guitar-work. www.berniemarsden.com
09 JEFF HEALEY BAND - The Damage Is Done Canadian Jeff Healey has successfully bridged the dividing line between traditional blues purism and the commercial AOR appeal of stadium rock. Currently combining a classic jazz finesse with his trademark cutting style of hammering rhythm 'n' blues this particular master of the Fender Strat continues to bend the strings in differing directions, demonstrating an uncanny instrumental prowess. www.jeffhealey.com
10 JOHN NORUM - Solitude Swedish guitarist John Norum contributed a major part to the worldwide success of Scandinavian rockers Europe. Following his initial departure from the group in the late 1980s he worked with some of the biggest names in rock (Don Dokken and Glenn Hughes to name but a few). After numerous solo releases (including his latest offering 'Optimus') in 2004 he got back together with his ex bandmates for a reunion album and successful world tour. www.johnnorum.com
11 SANTANA - Gypsy/Grajonca The supreme master of instrumental Latino rock guitar, Mexican-born Carlos Santana has been doin' the business with his own band, Santana, since the heady days of the Woodstock Festival in the late 1960s. Effortlessly fusing melodic soul and sheer technical sass he continues to be an accomplished performer who has constantly refreshed himself by collaborating with some of the biggest names in contemporary rock and pop. www.santana.com
12 LESLIE WEST - Woman Long Islander Leslie West came to prominence as the lead guitarist of hard rock outfit Mountain in the early 1970s on the back of the classic 'Nantucket Sleighride' album. But the group failed to deliver commercially, leaving West to embark on a lengthy solo career (during which he hooked up with Cream bassist Jack Bruce). Most recent offerings have shown that his tuneful style and rock solid approach have barely changed over the years. www.mountaintheband.com
13 VINNIE MOORE
The Maze Establishing himself as one of the most important guitarmen to emerge from the virtuoso instrumentalist school of rock of the mid 1980s, Vinnie Moore has, to date, issued a number of hard hitting studio albums (as well as more recently treading the boards with Brit hard rock legends UFO). 1999's 'Maze' record (with its lengthy title track) showcased a return to the neo-classical roots that essentially defined this particular rock genre.www.vinniemoore.com
CD 2
01 RAINBOW - Stargazer Ex Deep Purple member Ritchie Blackmore once declared himself 'God'!. For those who caught his own band, Rainbow, live in the late 1970s (with Ronnie James Dio on vocals and Cozy Powell on drums) that claim was indisputable. Set against a fantastical backdrop of fire-breathing dragons and demonic wizards the epic 'Stargazer' (lifted from arguably the best ever hard rock record) featured the man in black at his peak. www.blackmoresnight.com
02 MAGNUM - Two Hearts Six-string songsmith Tony Clarkin provided (and still provides) the heart of the Magnum sound alongside long-time partner-in-rhyme Bob Catley. The home-grown Birmingham rockers first hit the scene in the mid-1970s but it wasn't until 1985 with the release of the benchmark 'On A Storyteller's Night' album that they finally hit the big time, both critically and commercially. The success of the album went a long way to landing the band a major label deal with Polydor Records. www.magnumonline.co.uk
03 GARY MOORE - Parisienne Walkways
The hallmark 'Parisienne Walkways' provided the melodic, hard-edged musical blueprint for Belfast-born Gary Moore's later blues career with its classic sustained note live solo section. It was originally recorded with fellow Irish rockers Phil Lynott on vocals/bass and Brian Downey on drums (for 1978's 'Back On The Streets'), so it was really a Thin Lizzy number minus second guitarman Scott Gorham. www.gary-moore.com
04 TEMPEST - Turn Around Only in existence between 1972 to 1974, Tempest released just two albums (1973's 'Tempest' and 1974's 'Living In Fear') but featured the cream of British prog/jazz rock. Individual band members Allan Holdsworth, Mick Clarke, Ollie Halsall, Jon Hiseman and Paul Williams would go on to influence the likes of Eighties Metal stringers like Eddie Van Halen and 'nu-metal' Prog rock superstars like Dream Theater. www.therealallanholdsworth.com
05 JETHRO TULL - Aqualung (Live) Despite always living in the shadow of Mick Abrahams (Tull's formative guitar henchman) Martin Barre performed on the group's definitive early album releases (1971's 'Aqualung' opus making the boldest statement). As the veteran group's lead man in partnership with flute wielding singer Ian Anderson, since 1969, his playing has provided Jethro Tull with the brazen energy to continually deliver on record and on stage for well over 30 years.
www.j-tull.com
06 COMPANY OF SNAKES - Lovehunter (Live) An integral part of the inaugural 'definitive' line-up of David Coverdale's Whitesnake, slide guitarman Micky Moody provided the backbone to the band's early blues sound. Re-uniting again with partner Bernie Marsden in 1999 as Company Of Snakes alongside vocalist Stefan Bergren, keyboardist Don Airey and drummer John Lingwood the ensuing live album 'Here They Go Again' set out to capture the blues spirit of the early classic 'snake sound. www.classicwhitesnake.com
07 PETER GREEN SPLINTER GROUP - Albatross Regarded by many as the greatest white blues guitarist ever, former Fleetwood Mac man Peter Green has had something of a turbulent career, riddled by drug abuse and paranoia. Initially hanging up his guitar in the mid 1970s (rumours abound that he worked as a hospital orderly, bartender and gravedigger during this time) he eventually got his head back together and came out of the closet in the early 1990s, resurrecting many of his early blues rock classics. www.fleetwoodmac.net
08 ULI JON ROTH - Burning Wheels Turning As part of the early incarnation of German Metal giants The Scorpions during the 1970s, lead guitarist Uli Jon Roth ultimately laid the groundwork for the neo-classical Metal sound. Upon leaving the group in 1978 the classically refined Roth began a rather erratic solo career that saw him expand his style in a more progressive direction with his own band Electric Sun, a psychedelic power trio fashioned around the image of his idol, Jimi Hendrix. www.ulijonroth.com
09 NAZARETH - Hair Of The Dog
Self-produced by Spanish-born guitarist Manny Charlton, Nazareth's fifth studio opus 'Hair Of The Dog' confirmed the braveheart Scots rockers as a major global attraction (chalking up double platinum sales in the US alone). A defining hard rock record, 'Hair Of The Dog' went on to influence legendary ‘80s rock icons Guns 'N' Roses who laid down their own version of the title track for a covers album entitled 'The Spaghetti Incident'. www.nazarethdirect.co.uk
10 MARTY FRIEDMAN - Lust For Life Former Megadeth lead guitarist Marty Friedman made his name with the thrash icons during their biggest period of popularity in the early 1990s. Despite not having the same elusive commercial profile as Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Friedman (who is a big fan of ethnic and new age music) has endeavoured to pursue a successful solo career as an outlet for prog-inspired six string experimentation rather than over the top Metallic excess. www.martyfriedman.com
11 PAT TRAVERS - How Many More Times Canadian blues/rock guitarist Pat Travers paid his dues by playing in bar bands around Quebec. Heading over to the UK he signed to Polydor and soon became a firm live favourite at the Reading Festival on the back of his 1976 debut. By 1979 he'd hit the big time in the US with the new Travers Band (featuring Tommy Aldridge on the skins and co-guitarist Pat Thrall) a lethal combination that has its modern day successor in today's Pat Travers Power Trio. www.pattravers.com
12 PAUL GILBERT - I Am Satan A guitar hero incapable of taking himself too seriously, former Racer X/Mr. Big Metal guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert, a prodigy of the Los Angeles Guitar Institute Of Technology, is now an established solo artist with an especially huge following in Japan. Firmly putting the emphasis on solid songwriting, recent releases such as 2002's 'Burning Organ' display a talent for creative restraint unlike most of his contemporaries in the shredding commune. www.paulgilbert.com
13 OLIVER-DAWSON SAXON - The Eagle Has Landed (Live)
Saxon's relentless bent for serving up well crafted 1980s-style hard rock gained them one of the most endearing and well earned reputations in Heavy Metal. Affectionately known as the 'Barnsley Big Teasers', their popularity had soared by the release of their 1983 album 'Power & The Glory'. In 2000 Saxon Metal legend Graham Oliver (one of the new batch of six stringers who emerged from the N.W.O.B.H.M.) got back to basics with original Saxon bassist Steve Dawson. www.oliver-dawson-saxon.com
CD 3
01 LYNYRD SKYNYRD - Free Bird The definitive Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd were, and still are, a law unto themselves. Guitarist Gary Rossington (who originally began his musical career as a drummer) one of the group's founding (and surviving members following a tragic plane crash that killed most of the band in 1977) epitomised their boozy, barroom-brawling attitude. Their self-titled debut album was raw, totally uncompromising and contained one of the most popular rock classics ever laid to tape. www.lynyrdskynyrd.com
02 ROBIN GEORGE - Heartline After a touring stint with vintage Brit rockers Magnum, British guitar pin-up Robin George was lauded in the press as the UK's answer to Billy Squier. Tipping his hat to artists like Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams, his 1984 debut solo album 'Dangerous Music' was a class effort filled to the brim with some superb musicianship, especially Pino Pallidino's bass playing. It produced the single 'Heartline', a firm rock club anthem. www.robingeorge.co.uk
03 PETER FRAMPTON - Baby I Love Your Way (Live) One of the biggest arena rock stars of all-time, former Humble Pie singer/guitarman Peter Frampton already had an illustrious musical pedigree before he went solo in the mid-‘70s. Originally lifted from one of the biggest selling live rock records of all time (1976's 'Frampton Comes Alive!') this classic cut elevated him to superstar status. Two decades on, Frampton decided to ‘come alive' once again thanks to a stirring 75 minute set recorded at Detroit's Pine Knob Music Theatre. www.frampton.com
04 THUNDER - Love Walked In (Live)
Re-establishing trademark hard rock virtues, bluesy prime groovers Thunder continue to fly the flag for traditional Brit rock. Inspired by rock stalwarts like Free and Bad Company, guitarist Luke Morley and vocalist Danny Bowes initially started playing together as school mates, cementing their songwriting potential in the early 1990s thanks to a host of homegrown hit singles and sold-out UK tours. www.thunderonline.com
05 YNGWIE MALMSTEEN - Mistreated
Swedish guitar maestro Yngwie Malmsteen has always personified personality and is arguably one of the most accomplished six-stringers around. His love of classical composers such as Paganini, Bach and Beethoven combined with a reverence for classic rock guitar legends like Ritchie Blackmore (a major influence as exposed on this cover of the classic Burn number) and Jimi Hendrix provided him with the inspiration to re-write the bible of HM guitar. www.yngwie.org
06 BIG JIM SULLIVAN - Stairway To Heaven Big Jim Sullivan is reputedly the most sought-after session guitarist in Britain, with a list of 1000 chart entries to his name (including The Kinks 'You Really Got Me'). He is also allegedly credited with being the first musician to have ever used a fuzzbox in the UK, while accompanying P.J. Proby. On 'Mr. Rock Guitar' Sullivan covers a host of killer tunes from such rock luminaries as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Free and, of course, Led Zeppelin. www.bigjimsullivan.com
07 IMPELLITTERI - End Of The World High-speed neo classical six stringer Chris Impellitteri is, in technical terms, one of the very best. With a style somewhat reminiscent of Scandinavian guitar god Yngwie Malmsteen, he (like his illustrious Swedish counterpart) first came to prominence working with former Rainbow vocalist Graham Bonnet in 1987. Still a largely self-financed underground guitar virtuoso, Impellitteri still plies his magic, conjuring up well-crafted traditional power Metal. www.rapture.net/impellitteri
08 MARILLION - Easter (Live) Much underrated guitarman Steve Rothery has trodden the boards with Marillion since their 1979 inception in a pub in Aylesbury, UK. When enigmatic frontman Fish left the group in 1988 it looked like the writing was on the wall. Hooking up with new vocalist Steve Hogarth gave the nu-proggers a new lease of life and resulted in the recording of 1989's ambitious 'Seasons End', which pushed Rothery's guitarwork to the fore, especially on the melodically crafted 'Easter'. www.marillion.com
09 MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP - Doctor Doctor
A blistering new version of the classic UFO track, which originally featured on the group's 1974's album of the same name and made its mark in rock lore on 1979's 'Strangers In The Night' live album. When the essential line-up of the band (Mogg/Way/Schenker/Parker/Raymond) reformed in the mid-1990s to record a brand new composition, they reworked a number of their old songs including this concert favourite. www.ufo-music.info
10 UFO
Lights Out (New Version) Vocalist Phil Mogg, bassist Pete Way and drummer Andy Parker formed veteran Brit rockers UFO in 1969. Originally known as Hocus Pocus, the group which took its name in honour of a London club, went through a myriad line-up changes following the departure of Michael Schenker in the late 1970s. Guitarmen Paul Chapman, Atomic Tommy and Lawrence Archer followed suit, filling the legendary axeman's shoes.www.ufo-music.info
11 URIAH HEEP - Gypsy Guitar wizard Mick Box, the 'Cheshire Cat' of rock, has stayed true to his rock 'n' roll roots for over 30 years. Uriah Heep's brand of traditional Heavy Metal made the British band one of the most popular hard rock groups of the early 1970s. Formed by Box and vocalist David Byron in the late 1960s, the group went through an astonishing number of members over the next two decades (nearly 30 different musicians have passed through the band's ranks over the years).
www.uriah-heep.com
12 DEEP PURPLE - Take It Off The Top (Live) Until he replaced 'moody' guitar hero Ritchie Blackmore as Deep Purple's lead guitarist in 1996, Steve Morse was very much an underground attraction with a healthy following among other guitar players. However, when the remaining original DP Mk 2 members (Gillan/Glover/Lord/Paice) recruited the ex Dixie Dregger to the fold, he immediately gave the veteran hard rockers a much needed new spark, which has since resulted in a host of hard-hitting studio and live albums. www.deep-purple.com
13 STEVE HOWE - To Be Over What more can be said about Yesman Steve Howe? With numerous solo releases under his belt he has also worked with artists as diverse as Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Lou Reed and Fish, among others. A pioneering, pivotal figure in the history of classic rock, Howe literally wrote the rulebook for progressive rock guitar, as exemplified by this reverential re-working of a classic Yes track (which originally appeared on 1974's 'Relayer' album). www.stevehowe.com
Mark Crampton A big fan of Classic Rock, Mark Crampton served his stint with a variety of music titles before founding his own Heavy Metal magazine Riff Raff in 1989. Besides his work in publishing he also acts as a rock compilation consultant for a variety of top music labels. For more info contact: markcrampton@mac.com
1996 - Super Guitar Heroes Compilation - Roadrunner Records
1. Wheel of Fortune - Tony MacAlpine
2. Y.R.O. - Racer X
3. In Control - VINNIE MOORE
4. Middle of the Night - Darren Housholder
5. Desiderata - Greg Howe
6. Chopin Fantasie - Ron Thal
7. Concerto - Cacophony
8. La Campanella - Bernd Ateidl
9. Cryptic Script - Richie Kotzen
10. Stalingrad - Joey Tafolla
11. Scarified - Racer X
12. Air - Jason Becker
Super Guitar Heroes
FM RECORDS
Code: RR87802
Unsure as to the release date - Can anyone help me here?
1. ARRIVAL [MARTY FRIEMAN]
2. TRINITY ROAD ]MICHAEL LEE FIRKINS]
3. CAPISTRANO [TONY MACALPINE]
4. ALTITUDES [JASON BECKER]
5. RINDERPEST [RON THAL]
6. A PLACE IN THE SUN [JOEY TAFOLLA]
7. SONG FOR RACHELLE [GREG HOWE] 8. THE JOURNEY [VINNIE MOORE]
9. SLOW BLUES [RICHIE KOTZEN]
10. TRIUMPH [MARTY FRIEDMAN]
11. THUNDER MARCH [MARTY FRIEDMAN]
1993 - The Ultimate Guitar Survival Guide - Relativity Records
Track listing
1. Crazy (previously unreleased) - Joe Satriani
2. Audience Is Listening, The - Steve Vai
3. Meltdown - Vinnie Moore
4. Turbulence - Steve Howe
5. Cause We've Ended As Lovers - Jeff Beck
6. Scuttle Buttin' - Stevie Ray Vaughan
7. Lone Star - Stuart Hamm
8. Hot Rails - Richie Kotzen
9. Big Girl Blues - Scott Henderson
10. Anu - Adrian Legg
Details
Producer: Alan Becker (Compilation)
Distributor: RED Distribution
1989 - Various Artists - Guitar's Practicing Musicians
This thirteen-track CD, featuring 13 rock guitarists and bassists, was released through Guitar for the Practicing Musician magazine. With a nice mixture of styles, it includes Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Billy Sheehan, Randy Coven, Paul Gilbert, and eight others.
Giant Steps
John Coltrane Jennifer Batten (1:37)
Gamera Is Missing
Buck Dharma Buck Dharma (3:21)
Born to Be Wild
Mars Bonfire Leslie West (3:07)
Free
Vinnie Moore (4:47)
Southern Steel
Steve Morse Steve Morse (4:03)
El Becko
Simon Phillips, Tony Hymas Paul Gilbert (4:12)
Tree
Randy Coven Randy Coven (4:15)
Western Vacation
Martin Schwartz Western Vacation, Reckless Fable (6:30)
NV4 3345
Billy Sheehan Billy Sheehan (2:20)
Bodhisattva
Donald Fagen, Walter Becker Elliott Randall (4:37)
The Shakes
Blues Saraceno Blues Saraceno (3:33)
Sixgunz
Vivian Campbell Vivian Campbell (3:33)
Rodo Lana/Play That Funky Music
Jeff Watson Jeff Watson (6:27)
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BOOTLEG ALBUMS
I do not encourage bootleg albums, this CD seems to be available in Japan, indicating the obvious but there is always a market for more things Vinnie Moore:
VINNIE MOORE / EARTHSHAKER
(Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 6th December 1991)
1. Opening 2. In Control 3. Check It Out 4. Ridin' High 5. Earthshaker 6. Cinema 7. Guitar Solo 8. Let's Go 9. Meltdown
(Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 7th December 1991)
10. Opening 11. In Control 12. Check It Out 13. Ridin' High 14. Earthshaker 15. Cinema 16. Guitar Solo 17. Let's Go . 18. Meltdown Vinnie Moore – Guitar / John Deservio - Bass / Brian Tichy - Drums
GUITAR HEROES - Shred Guitar Score Tab Book published in Japan.
Guitar Tab Scores of Super Shred Guitarists: VINNIE MOORE, JOEY TAFFOLA, MICHAEL ANGELO, DAVID T. CHASTAIN, KURT JAMES
Record Company
Mind's Eye - Korea Original Pressing
