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 Post subject: [2021-07-23] Yngwie Malmsteen "Parabellum" (Music Theories)
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The name Yngwie Malmsteen has always stood for uncompromising excellence. In a career that now spans more than 40 years he has proven himself to be one of the greats. You can try to categorize him in any way you want, but the manner in which Malmsteen has continually developed his craft allows him to transcend any definition you attempt to impose. With a catalog of 21 solo studio albums, Malmsteen’s artistry has always incorporated a healthy dose of virtuosity, but his talent goes well beyond a comprehensive control of the guitar. One aspect of his approach has always shone through, and that is an abidingly deep respect for the music he plays. Malmsteen has constantly done whatever it takes to bring out all of the colors, shades and hues embedded in each of his songs. This has never been more focused and informed than on his new album ‘Parabellum’.

‘Parabellum’ is the best example yet of Malmsteen’s creative spark lighting a raging fire that is surely set to burn brightly for many years to come. Yet, despite the care and attention to detail which has gone into every aspect of the album, what truly makes it remarkable is the undoubted joy radiating through each of the songs here.

The CD comes with 3 guitar picks, 2 coasters, a postcard and a sticker, all housed in an oversized cardboard box.

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1. Wolves At The Door
2. Presto Vivace In C# minor
3. Relentless Fury
4. (Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum
5. Eternal Bliss
6. Toccata
7. God Particle
8. Magic Bullet
9. (Fight) The Good Fight
10. Sea Of Tranquility

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 Post subject: [2021-07-23] Yngwie Malmsteen "Parabellum" (Music Theories)
PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 2:41 pm 
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 Post subject: [2021-07-23] Yngwie Malmsteen "Parabellum" (Music Theories)
PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 8:38 pm 
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Yikes.

Cover art designed by...his blind cat?

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 Post subject: [2021-07-23] Yngwie Malmsteen "Parabellum" (Music Theories)
PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 9:20 pm 
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This is the guy who did the cover art > https://www.banegasart.com/

According to Malmsteen, the guy is "world-renowned."

I liked the single linked above...until it got to the vocals. I don't even have that big of an issue with the actual vocals, even though they are terrible. I still don't think Malmsteen can write a decent composition that includes vocals. He needs to work with a singer who, not only can come up with vocal melodies, but can also adapt the song so it works with the vocals. I'd argue, that start to finish, that Malmsteen's best solo album with vocals is the album he did with Joe Lynn Turner and Joe Lynn Turner's writing ability is the reason why.

Too bad Malmsteen's ego currently makes it impossible for any singer to work with him, or for him to work with a decent singer.

Malmsteen should just do what he does best and ditch the vocals altogether because his instrumental stuff is so much better.


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 Post subject: [2021-07-23] Yngwie Malmsteen "Parabellum" (Music Theories)
PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 9:36 pm 
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I agree Joseph.

Trilogy is his best album with a singer. He should go the full instrumental path, IMO.

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 Post subject: [2021-07-23] Yngwie Malmsteen "Parabellum" (Music Theories)
PostPosted: Sat May 29, 2021 11:11 am 
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The pre-order price of Parabellum has been reduced by more than $3. Now it's $16.59:

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