Malcolm Young (Isolated Guitar) Up to my neck in you - Gnarly Tones

[@AkkayHT228]

Malcolm is the sound of AC/DC

[@davidmccain7662]

I could listen to an entire album of nothing but Mal and Phil banging out rhythm sections...

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

My favorite AC/DC song. From their greatest record. \m/

[@fordfairlane662dr]

What album is this song on?

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

@@fordfairlane662dr Powerage.

[@DaleHodgkins0n]

A blinding album. Hard to pick a favourite from it.... I think mine might be What's Next To the Moon... but it's hard to tell....

[@briansmith1760]

No question.....their best album! My favorite tune off of it too

[@adamvigil8320]

Absolutely!

[@davewendt225]

I wanted to be just like Malcolm when I grew up, chunking out killer rythyms on stage and looking cool.

[@dannyk1980]

Malcolm made that thing growl.

[@markdibble7220]

Just pure rawness coming out of those chords

[@andres8297]

This is just the perfect backing track to play along

[@TylerVenard]

Listening to Malcolm play is the best antidepressant there is.

[@zackstaa7826]

2:45 omg the precision of that little rhythm lick to compliment Angus’s solo. It’s why Malcolm Young is the greatest. And why playing a track together at the same time in the studio back in those days was so organic

[@realjoshhayes]

He does something like it again at 3:08. I was very disappointed at the Stiff Upper Lip concert in Munich when he didn't do it.

[@mr.k905]

😄

[@CentralScrotiniser]

When you listen to the differences between the UK release, and the reworked version (this one), the real brilliance of not just Mal, but also George (who joggled it all into shape) is there to hear - not one single note on Powwrage was random... it was all there by design, and it's all brilliant!

[@terrystoner4504]

Everyone thinks AC/DC is simple but the amount of on-the-beat / off-the-beat rhythms is probably the most difficult to play correctly in music, takes maximum concentration to maintain. Then keep that together with 3 other players, these guys weren't exactly back-water hick musicians.

[@MrStooge.]

Very true. Most of it is on the off beat. That's what makes it groovy. But easy to play wrong.

[@MichaelTaylor-rz4wm]

That tone is pure magic!

[@Nickpaflas]

Rock solid, with perfect dynamics. Love how you can hear ghostly Bon Scott and Ghostly Angus bleeding through.

[@mr.k905]

Cool sound but „dynamics”?? Where?

[@Nickpaflas]

@@mr.k905 You know, not sure. This was a year ago, so who knows what I was thinking? Maybe just the fact that there's a lot of "space" in the part. sort of the opposite of "wall of sound". But honestly? I was just running off at the mouth.

[@Kingbron007]

@@mr.k905 watch AC/DC live, there’s heaps of songs with breaks in the middle of them and you can hear Malcolm completely change the dynamics of the song. This song, not so much it’s the same the whole way but heaps of other ones, the dynamics certainly change a lot

[@ettnollbajen]

Malcolm was the best,plain and simple

[@highvolts6620]

Malcolm set the bar on how it’s done. I believe any musician would tell you that. He was a master at his craft.

[@mutt8553]

I got recommended this video and I’m not too sure why I listened. I’ve never been too big of an AC/DC fan. Then I listened to the song and it’s incredible how amazing it is. What a riff

[@AfonsoEGM]

AC/DC is one of those bands that gets way overplayed on media. Once you dig past some of their most iconic and recognizable songs, you'll find some really awesome deep cuts.

[@ThatsBadTV]

I recommend listening to Powerage .. it’s ac/dcs best and most underrated album

[@richardb8220]

Malcolm was the engine of AC/DC and Angus was the supercharger.

[@Jeb4100]

ha yes

[@Jeb4100]

and Phil was the transmission

[@61st-highland-anti-tank]

When I was in my late teens I was working as a bus mechanic in elgin. We used to finish at 14:00 on a Friday for the week end. I throw my piece bag in my 1988 vaxhall astra jubilee put my powerage cassette on full blast and wheel spin out of the car park flat out straight to my local boozer. Stumble home after midnight and blast it again when I would get home

[@ACDCalex]

Does this happen to be Elgin, Scotland?

[@ACDCalex]

@@61st-highland-anti-tank Amazing place. Lived there in 2013-2014 as an exchange student. Fell in love with Scotland and the people. I want to come back and visit once this covid bs is over.

[@SeagoGuitarist]

This ought to be played to all aspiring guitarists as a firm lesson of powerful, solid, masterful rhythm. I always loved acdc for Mal and Angus. As a lead player myself, I naturally lean in to Angus's playing. But Mal has an undeniable brute force and strength in his swing that would push me back and MAKE me listen in awe. Such a great musician. If you listen to this and think 'That's easy'. Well.. You're not only wrong, but you also missed the point! ✌️😊

[@briansmith1760]

Couldn't agree more. I'm a rythym player and I always tell people who are starting to learn songs.......go home and throw on old acdc. If u wanna learn rythym, feel, precision timing etc.....the list of guitarists to study begins and ends with Malcolm Young.

[@SeagoGuitarist]

@@briansmith1760 There's just something about him that is so grounded and authentic isn't there? He makes it sound easy and sure, you can 'play' like him without too much effort. You can definitely legitimately argue that AC/DC write 'easy' songs. But actually nailing it, the tone, the repetitive accuracy and deep, locked down groove, the little nuances and affectations he collected over the years, the awkwardness of the rhythms in a lot of his riffs and choruses, the way he could generate grit and snarl that was so damn effective. That's another story altogether. He was the soul of the band for sure. ✌🙏

[@briansmith1760]

@@SeagoGuitarist couldn't agree more. Angus has said several times if his guitar went out on stage nobody would notice...but if Malcolm's went down the show would basically fall apart lol. It's amazing how much he got out of basic open chords. Never needed to be too elaborate.....just straight forward amazing groove rock n roll

[@henrikduende]

The omph of that guitar is just mad ❤️

[@robertocartes54]

I can fell the wood in that guitar😍😍

[@jonginder5494]

Just amazing. The precision and feel. So much feel without be the least bit sloppy. I love when he does successive down strokes “straight” - the contrast. He tends to do this at the end of choruses. Man this guy was amazing.

[@Teacher-lj6in]

Whoa!This guy can...truly awesome to experience his music...may he always be remembered...

[@SVR1968]

What a great sounding classic rock tone, The Late Malcolm Young was one very gifted and talented rhythm guitarist. R.I.P.

[@robtog]

Greatest rhythm guitarist ever

[@Crusherbreen]

🇦🇺🙋 backbone of a monster band, simply superb 👍

[@paolosouza9812]

One of the best riffs in my opinion. Malcolm forever.

[@duartecyrille3686]

RIP Malcolm...... best rocker in the world

[@whoisthenext1]

The Spirit of Rock right here, guys !

[@danilobriz8499]

such a rippin tone and pure rockin feel.

[@markdibble7220]

One of my favorite riffs from one of my favorite bands.

[@aaronkelly4255]

Mal was THE Rhythm Master. RIP \m/

[@jorgjohn8855]

thanks Malcolm 👍🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘

[@tomscotland]

I love how Mal used to throw in little variations and licks under the solo. Genius.

[@HigherPlanes]

It's all about the right hand....if you're right handed.

[@geoffyp71]

Just astonishing. Perfection

[@peterschmitt6288]

Great Performance 👍👏👏👏!

[@GretschMan94]

Pure rock n' roll🤘

[@johns1159]

What a great sound and precise rhythm from the master!

[@JTM8863]

RIP one of the greatest 👍

[@snakepliskin9218]

Kick ass pic and kick ass guitarist.

[@KozumaHeiji]

So heavy!

[@cynthiamarston2208]

I could listen all day haha....boogie time

[@th.burggraf7814]

RIP Mal Cheers mate 🍻

[@richardroyal9632]

Awesome love that riff RIP Malcolm

[@alexandersomethingorother786]

I've decided. 3:06 thru 3:09 is my favorite part. I do like that one moment where he hits a sour note, too.

[@matiasarce]

Amazing

[@g1344304]

Wow 2:40 onwards is mega cool, never heard those nuances before

[@t-bonesnakepit1202]

Brutal Style I LOVE IT. KILLER

[@alexandersomethingorother786]

imma go out on a limb here and say Mal practiced guitar once or twice in his life. where has this vid been hiding. beaut.

[@erwinvandijke6169]

Nothing as difficult as 'simple'

[@MAURIIIII2009]

Excelent this is REAL ROCK.

[@ColdSmokes]

Jamming the downstrokes on the E chord @ 0:56 It's nearly identical to what he does during the solo on the album version of Bad Boy Boogie except BBB is in A.

[@geraldfriend256]

Luv the bleed thru..yet another reason why their records are sparse but sound huge...Malcolm man..what a pitbull on that cranked Gretsch...

[@thegoonge]

Solid as a rock!

[@santoslhalper6116]

Holy Fuck! So powerful!

[@cazwalsh1]

God I miss this guy

[@bluesoddity2094]

Can we have a "Malcolm Young Isolated Guitar" channel ? I mean seriously..... That and a "Philthy Animal Taylor Isolated Hi Hat" channel as well...

[@bluesoddity2094]

Both of these yes please. !!!!!! I could do an entire 2hr episode on Philthy's hi hat in "Live To Win" from Ace of Spades alone....

[@javimetalacdc670]

Increíble :) Malcolm era único.

[@beetleb1801]

If there was any doubt that Mal was that unmistakable sound of AC/DC, then this should put it all to rest!

[@jahbay]

If you listen close enough you can hear Bon Scott's vocalz underneath the guitar... Just saying

[@WalneySP]

Sensacional...

[@colmobrien8450]

Fuck. Yes!!

[@adrianmichelli7157]

La mano derecha más pesada del rock.

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Up to my neck in you!..I really like (He'll ain't a bad place to be)..can you isolate malcoms guitar in that song?

[@nidgeontour257]

Their best song from Powerage!

[@2014cwajts71]

Con you do that to What's Next To The Moon?

[@richardlgardee5148]

Hear that jam

[@jonathondenver9586]

The greatest thing,I'd you notice, when Bon was alive, usually one take, maybe two, hardly ever overlays

[@KyleSG88]

Great video! How did you get it isolated so well?

[@Twobarpsi]

Mal is so steady, he barely moves!

[@gorillaz308]

Angus must have all of Malcolms movement aswell 😂

[@rx-557]

Hello bro what did you do for isolate only malcolm guitar?

[@GnarlyTones]

I think I googles some website. Can’t remember!

[@GnarlyTones]

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[@punkavatarworld]

Bit of track bleed going on ,but that doesn't make it any less awesome.

[@mr.k905]

Any musicians here? I love AC/DC (!) and while this riff has a great, great tone and is overall essential to the song (agree, it’s everything that rock’n’roll should be about), it’s also a quite easy Chuck Berry style standard riff. No need to outdo yourselves with the praises. And yes, it’s even not too hard to “get it right”, bla bla bla.. Sorry but this just had to be said. Everybody seems to have the same submissive opinion here so I’m awaiting your shitstorm.

[@pwb5150]

Chuck Berry on steroids 🎸

[@junkmonkey9859]

Please provide links to your superior discography...

[@mr.k905]

@@junkmonkey9859 You mean my discography? This can be arranged. …I don’t claim that my LPs are superior. Would never say such nonsense. I just said that AC/DC (just like my music too btw.) is quite simple rock‘n‘roll. Which is great, out of the question!! I was just astounded by comments like „best riff ever“, „genius“, etc. It’s freakin rock, not Bach or Jazz for god’s sake.

[@winter4953]

☕

[@sniffrat3646]

Richest guitar sound ever

[@the-Albino-Rhino]

Shot down in flam- wait, sorry, wrong song. But seriously, does anybody else hear it?

[@Mark-ix5vp]

Put a horn on a jellyfish

[@johnnyrocker7495]

Anyone else here to see all the smartarses tell us how incredibly difficult is really is to play this simple 12 bar boogie riff?

[@Daveymallon]

But to play it with sass swagger balls feeling and timing, the way in which he is playing it, is where most underwhelm!

[@johnnyrocker7495]

​@@Daveymallon He was a pro musician, so to play a 12 bar shuffle well shouldn't be a big deal.

[@Daveymallon]

@@johnnyrocker7495 for sure but he did play it well, he played it like a beast. Just simple but tight as fuck. It’s swingin hard and tight. I’m sorry bro but not many people can do it with that sort of verve and that has been the point, not the complexity of the piece being called into question but how great his feeling is on the 12 bar boogie riff.

[@johnnyrocker7495]

@@Daveymallon A pro player in a Rock band should have no problem doing that. And many others have.

[@DaleHodgkins0n]

Yeah, I know what you mean. I mean, I could play Stairway to Heaven on the guitar when I was 12.... and Jimmy Page didn't write it until he was 27.... I think that says something.

[@10ampsloblo21]

I have prog rock and jazz musician friends who think this stuff is simple crap ashamed I know numbskulls😜

[@petjobedet4650]

Pretty boring compared to Pete Townshend’s pioneering guitar work.