Michael Schenker and Guitar

Young　Michael Schenker talks about the guitar.　（From the guitar lesson video in the 80's）

[@donnieray746]

He copies nobody, they copy him. Greatest rock guitar player ever. He's so melodic in his style of playing. The very first time I had heard him he was only 15 years old on the Scorpions Lonesome Crow album. I was blown away at how accomplished he was at such a young age

[@chitownbluesy]

There's a good reason Michael Schenker is my all time favorite guitarist. When he says that he doesn't even know what he just played it's because he's so into it, he literally loses himself. There are players who play faster, or different in some way that make people compare, but art is art. It is 100% interpretive. Michaels playing for me is like Beethoven, or Wagner. Classic, fluid, but mostly BEAUTIFUL beyond words. If it touches your soul it's great. If it TORCHES your soul it's Michael.

[@MrMalambing]

Coolest guitar solos i have ever heard bar none coolest guitar player ever love this guy. Love your comment it’s perfect

[@chitownbluesy]

@@MrMalambing Hey, Thanks Man, I meant every word of it. By now I have seen him close to 90 times!! The last time I saw him was at The Whiskey on Sunset in Hollywood. It was literally the same week that Paul Raymond had passed away, so before the band started playing, Michael spoke with us. Btw, my Woman was with me and we were 5 feet away from him. He mentioned Ted McKenna who had died a few months earlier, and Paul, and then he spoke about how he didn't get some credits on Lovedrive because of Rudolf (it's actually because Michael was still signed to Chrysalis the label that UFO was on and the Scorpions were on another label), and then they played Holiday to start the show. I bought a concert tee shirt with the album cover on the front for The Michael Schenker Fest Resurrection. It was April 2019. I'm hoping to see him LIVE again next year if he comes to LA. Peace Man. ✌️

[@markthompson7799]

Micheal schenker solos send chills up my spine so melodically ferocious but gentle to the listener His phrasing of melodic patterns along with his incredible vibrato are what make him a guitar icon

[@realtimecartravel]

What an incredible talent.

[@bobl5481]

Finally saw him electric last year with all five of his vocalists from msg,I can die a happy man

[@lngodwetrust7117]

Michael Schenker is the real deal, A true guitar god, an inspiration of millions guitar players around the world

[@hmcccpp]

one of the best guitarist out there,

[@cemetarygates2800]

I agree. Along with Frank Marino!

[@adamtravis3040]

Theeeee best.

[@wayneoneal7952]

Oh for sure!!! In my book top 5 out of all guitarists..I love his playing especially with ufo..his style

[@janiterinadrum1627]

I'm a fan of many many guitar players but this guy has just got something that's on another level. The choices of the notes that he chooses and the cords in the way that where you think is going to go one way and he ends up in another place,,it's very unorthodox and very intriguing. Michael Schenker just got something special going on

[@sonofbarnsey]

His accent at the time was such a strange blend of British and German. One of the few rock guitarists who never fails to send shivers right up my spine

[@BigTony-bf5jr]

He sounds like Michael Monroe here lol, it’s awesome

[@arman10101]

He is so gentle when he is talking, and so aggressive when playing!

[@yepper1165]

I'm sure the drugs help him talk gently. But he sure rips it up on guitar, you're right!

[@cathymc8103]

I love this man! His music,His shyness,the way he talks! Everything................I love this man!

[@lifeisnice23]

Iconic in every possible way, he's the epitome of the ultimate guitar God! Long live meister Schenker, the coolest V player ever! 🤘🤘

[@greenmile4233]

I remember hearing Michael's "into the arena" when I was 12. my older brother brought home his Solo album and I was an instant MSG fan....Those Damn Germans, they do everything so well...

[@robertosantibanes9434]

And doctor doctor...viva mexico and the Rock

[@phildenton3969]

I really enjoyed this - thanks for uploading. Malmsteen, Vai and Satriani may have the techniques, but for me no one beats Schenker's lead solos for taste and melody. When he is on his game, he is still my favourite guitar player.

[@adamwarlock5286]

Great point , the technique may look flash but it is the way Schenker notes have more bang per buck

[@lifeisnice23]

Michael masters an incredible technique, the difference between him and the other guys is that he doesn't waste it in useless showoff, he perfectly knows how to balance it ! He works for the good of the whole song, not only his solos parts. And that's how a genius mind thinks and works..

[@lifegoeson2183]

Yes but hes not as technical as those guitarists that he mentioned.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@lifegoeson2183 I didnt notice the guitarists that he mentioned for some reason.

[@Stargazer-px7fw]

@@MrJohnnyDistortion Same here. Wondering which video @Life Goes On21 is talkin’ about. Obviously not this one.

[@johnnyjoseph2967]

I was lucky enough to be backstage the night Strangers was recorded, Friday, October 13th, 1978. I've probably seen Michael about 75 times since 1975. EVERY SINGLE SHOW, about 2-3 songs into it, I get this overwhelming sense of joy, want to start dancing (I don't dance!), and just get swept away in his playing. He's such a genius as a player. ENJOY SCHENKER LOUD!

[@cheezhead6007]

Lucky Mogo! the first Shredder in classic rock!

[@theonlyredspecial]

This is what you call a real fan. I’d say if Michael read this he would be very happy.

[@imaledzepfan]

Wow!!! You were so lucky .. !!!

[@imaledzepfan]

@@cheezhead6007 but wait.. what's a mogo ?

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

👍🤟

[@petebrown3715]

One of the all time greatest lead guitar players. Very underated. I've learned a ton from him. I just him on the Michael Schenker fest tour in 2018. He still has it.

[@WhiplashMetalStudios]

A major part why I really enjoy listening to UFO songs is because of Michael's amazing solos.

[@andreac9615]

My first inspiration since 1980... unique. One of the greatests guitarists of every time, for the soul he puts in every note.

[@uwemisterman]

Michael ist einer größter Gitarristen aller Zeiten ..!

[@brotherfiretribe9566]

i could watch this video like a thousand times, everytime i get some new insights

[@2112VIKING]

A true under rated master of the six string sting!

[@SteveSteve-md6qx]

I’ve been a fan of MS since 1981 and at this stage of his life he was just out of this world. It still makes me cold now listening to him play lost horizons. So fortunate to have seen him numerous times in this era.

[@codebabe]

So interesting to hear Schenker 'after' hearing all the various players he's influenced. It makes everyone's style seem so much more derivative now that I see how similar they are to him. His lead style is so melodically conducive, it's no wonder he's been approached by everyone from the Stones to Ozzy.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Best accent ever. Like a German member of spinal tap

[@barrybarry9714]

Best comment on youtube

[@JimmyBurkard]

😂

[@markymarco2570]

Haha, I've just made the same comment then I read yours.

[@sem9077]

fukhahahahahaha

[@pacovl46]

theonlyredspecial You can clearly hear the British influence, though. He doesn’t sound like the “stereotypical” German speaking English.

[@mohdjaber5882]

The legend

[@jperryfan]

Touch, Tone, & Taste, Michael has all 3 and that's what separates the Great ones from everyone else. Also took what he learned from Leslie West and Jimmy Page and made it his own and expanded on it

[@RandomVideoCircus]

3 the Holy Trinity, Gods if you Will!!!

[@youngchool]

Wow this is how my rock guitar god speaks! My heroes Allan Holdsworth(RIP...), Jan Akkerman, Gary Moore(RIP...) and MSG, Michael Schenker the GREAT!

[@mamamia6925]

fantastic player, a true guitar god!

[@willschut4917]

His playing influenced me on so many levels. Michael Schenker, the answer to the question "Can one guitarplayer be melodic, fast and expressive at the same time?"

[@Cigarsnguitars]

He was one of my faves. UFO, Scorpions, MSG. I wished I could have died for 1 minute and come back as Schenker.

[@cammontreuil7509]

No doubt a real genius. A good person to tell us things like this..

[@VirtousoForGod]

It’s hard to believe that Slash and many other lesser talented guitarists make more money and are more famous than Michael Schenker.

[@user-kt5jf1st3x]

Какой он красивый!! И голос такой застенчиво- мягкий!

[@PerpetualArt]

He's the one guitarist who just seems to deify age! Probably the best out there!🤟

[@yasmim_saes]

Michael Schenker is a freaking guitar god, is sad that he’s so underrated

[@theonlyredspecial]

Dimebag’s Guitar I don’t think he is under rated at all. Most people with any clue about guitar rate him highly. I guess you maybe mean the main stream audience who constantly just say ‘Eric Clapton’

[@joseph_lacy]

He's not underrated... He's just not famous. He didn't want to become widely known because he thought it would influence his playing in a negative way

[@FriesinNF]

Only in Germany! Germans love singers, they do not recognise good instrumental players.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@joseph_lacy He's pretty famous.

[@megclifton6692]

He doesn't care

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Back in the day Michael Schenker, Randy Rhodes and Eddie Van Halen were the three main metal axe men of the era.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@ Korvus Morte ... By general consensus I would say.

[@GreenerHill]

He was apparently taught to speak English "on location", by Phil Mogg, Pete Way, and Andy Parker, so he has a kind of North London / German hybrid accent!

[@lifeisnice23]

He spoke and sounded exactly like late Pete Way!

[@hackermike31]

Greatest player who a few times played in the greatest band....

[@grawman67]

This is an awesome video! Thanks for posting, man! As a musicians, I found it really interesting to see some of Schenker's techniques!

[@swede7160]

Amazing!

[@pupster2011]

Love it, saw Michael last night in Hermosa Beach, Ca he was on fire!

[@user-xc2wh9wm1l]

Wow, what an amazing demonstration of true genius! Michael, Jimmy Page, Toni Iommi, Neil Young...the top tier of all time. Several other greats, and creative greats like the Beatles, but Michael...take me back to UFO Live 1977.

[@ajwasp]

I’ve got the original video of this guitar tutor program. It stars Michael Schenker, Ronny Wood and Richard Thompson.

[@user-qq4bu5xh4b]

Красиво соло играет. Молодчина, талантлив!

[@wwsoulrockerstudio]

Great video and good insight, thanks!

[@ToisanWC]

Incredible!

[@zenmaster1752]

Gibson should have endorsed him before Dean Guitars ! Such a great guitar player; One of the best IMO.

[@montag4516]

Even for those unfamiliar with Michael... a Signature (or featured) Flying V would have raised a whole new interest in this Gibson design itself and perhaps made it more of a popular, mainstream model than had ever been (or will be). From late 70's on they probobly would have sold many more V's in healthy numbers. Oh well.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Gibson is as short sighted as is the R&R HOF.

[@blakjack3053]

M.S...still one of the very best lead guitar players ever!

[@2112VIKING]

Have seen him 6 times at various times in his stellar career.Seen him in the US and in Germany both.If you appreciate a true master then make it a point to go and see him.

[@FeelingShred]

Michael Schenker curious fact: he is responsible for 38% of Europe's hair gel importation and been using the same leather jacket since the 80's to avoid killing of new cows. Helping the economy and the environment.

[@bolerkins]

Factoids like this are the sprinkles on the donut of life !

[@FeelingShred]

haha forgot I wrote this, just poking some fun, rock on 🤘🤘

[@TheShive]

Awesome!

[@mjmmacaco95]

Saw him few times in London and what a master mister Shenker is love the man the story behind him and well he does not lesten to music for 45 years so all that music he creates its his own .....

[@jeffreybrady927]

,met Michael schenker on his cross country bus trip to promote thank you in America he said lots of good guitarists use pedals and effects racks but his effects are his fingers simply amazing

[@inkyblck]

Lost Horizon ... great song, great guitar

[@chebrneck]

This is a gem. Long live UFO!

[@dodibenabba525]

What an absolutely lovely bit of film. Lovely man, I wish he'd have looked after himself a little bit better, used to love MSG.

[@dragonborn4045]

7:48 I don't know why, but the way he says "tasty" and his accompanying facial expression at that precise moment get me every time.

[@Slears]

only a few people have the ability to let their instrument talk...and Michael is the poet among them

[@vinnyjamea96]

Amazing

[@blak1lyte]

He is SO spot on ! Just pick up your guitar and work with it! You have to find what works for you and you aint gonna find that in any instructional stuff. Just do it!

[@sydneysheppard6686]

He's the best!!❤🇺🇸😎✌

[@richrich991]

AWESOME!! YOUR THE MAN!!!!

[@Roadking26]

I have been a big UFO/Schenker fan since about 1977. I was too young to get into the older UFO until I found Strangers in the night, and started listening to the older stuff. I always though I was crappy because I could never remember what I played when jamming. People would say play that again and I couldn't remember. Then I heard Michael say that and I felt a lot better about my playing. Now I keep a micro recorder handy lol!

[@guitarrocks7776]

Does anybody know what happened to those old Black/White Flying V’s? Since he plays Dean nowadays. But man, Michael Schenker is fucking insane. Crazy how much he progressed over his whole career. One of my biggest influence on guitar. Thanks Mr. Schenker ! 🎸

[@kevinn2323]

From what I’ve heard, he once had a crazy withdrawal and decided to destroy many of his belongings including his Gibsons. Not sure what exactly he was using before being endorsed by Dean, but brands like Fender and Gibson don’t really give endorsements very easily unless your name guarantees them to make a load of customers and money.

[@jfo3000]

@kevinn2323 I think Schenker sold more Vs for Gibson than any other guitarist. Really surprising that they never offered him a sig model or endorsement.

[@kravitz1999]

tasteful player, seems like a nice person

[@tedfordhyde]

This interview is probably around 1981 or 82. Hard to believe that was at least 42 years ago.

[@sergiodambrosio363]

I am a, not young, bassist since mid eighties, but recently I try to learn some guitar too. Michael Schenker is, for me, one of the greatest guitar player in Hard Rock. Him, and Glenn Tipton for Heavy Metal! Michael is really an iconic figure, with the Flying V, my favorite guitar shape. Greetings from Italy!

[@vincegedeon6583]

That 🎸 solo he does wuth UFO rock bottom soooo Dope

[@sodapopggstr]

thanks!

[@rostandbergerac6413]

Great player..a German with a British accent..cool. Smart guy !

[@TweedSuit]

7:21 - It's very interesting and unique how he uses an echo effect only for his stage/monitor sound and not front of house.

[@Grunfeld]

Yes, I heard him say that there too but thought I wonder why he's says/ thinks that because we can definitely hear the delay effect FOH. It's clearly to be heard on every live album too. i.e. it's a part of his live sound.

[@user-ws2mw3yt1i]

rock star

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

The bell sounds is what makes it for me. Only 6 strings but the limit truly lies within the imagination of the player. And Schenker was always searching for those sounds.

[@dougjohnson5276]

In my top three guitar gods

[@louisfriendhastaste]

He sounds like Herr Lipp from the league of gentlemen, "Alles Klar" Great Guitarist

[@markunsworth2364]

I got a weird magical vibe when he said "I'm gone" ❤

[@CusterFlux]

Even in the age of Mousse - Michael was formidable ...

[@1ChillRebel]

An Interview With GOD !!!

[@robertdavenport166]

Michael the Master

[@saudiarab1431]

m.schenker they..have..oun style.. legend...guitaris...

[@hectorheath]

How come his English sounds better when he was young ?

[@ZFlyingVLover]

Because he was a player back then and wanted to impress chicks

[@mr.e1213]

That's easy,Its because he was younger

[@lifeisnice23]

@@ZFlyingVLover he didn't need to speak at all to impress chicks, he was blessed with the good look and supreme skills, that's enough.. 😅

[@tomcollins9470]

What a master

[@davidscriven17]

GOD

[@CusterFlux]

Freaky - God speaks with both a German & British accent at the same time: well, at least now we know. ;)

[@triptoheaveandho]

haha i thought the same thing...

[@1Phepsi]

Maybe because he was raised in Germany and lived in Britain for 6 years.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Yeah utterly mind bending, there's some kind of cockney in there. Jeez lol

[@PrepperAction]

It's funny has now full on German accent when talking today.

[@charliepeebles2531]

Very strange. At first I thought he must be speaking in German with an English guy doing a voice over translation.

[@diggitydankenstein3624]

he sounds british here. love him.

[@johndrake2729]

Didn't know he can play slide. Love hearing this bloke.

[@TomasAvtokefalchuk]

John Drake kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH2wo6eLdrKCqrc

[@vimanasguitar69]

this is so kool

[@sixslinger9951]

you can spend most your life learning theory till it comes out of your ears. If you don't know how to write memorable lines, you basically got nothing. I know just enough theory when I need it, the rest is winging it like Schenker. He was my main influence growing up. His music touches my soul. His solos are everything ! The Lost Horizons solos played on this video are perfect example of his brilliance.

[@mijgita7680]

Dean makes some great Schenker signature V's. The best value of which is the Custom set Neck model that sells for $800 and includes the high end USA made Schenker wound pickups and a nice hardshell case. It co pares well against both the Custom shop model and the regular USA model.

[@mcv9764]

Schenker is a God

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

The guitar god

[@kevinsnodgrass6222]

Master of the flying V!

[@petebrown3715]

He has a slight British accent back then. Must be early 80's.

[@RandomVideoCircus]

A lot of what Dave Mustaine Plays is directly related to this video if you listen carefully!!!

[@1Phepsi]

Dave Mustane and James Hetfield both bought white V's, because they wanted to be like Schenker.

[@richardw9863]

Mark Caroll Let’s not forget about KK Downing another Flying V master. Long live Mike the ultimate V master!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ericnootebos5855]

Maybe, but it just doesn't realy works out very well..

[@izzimichaels2892]

richard w, i heard a radio interview years ago w/ KK.....he was asked how many V's he owned...he answered "27" then corrected himself, he said "26, one was such a fine guitar i gave it to michael schenker"

[@orbithesun1]

Billy Idol stole his look. lol

[@ElRealPetChicken]

lol

[@orbithesun1]

+DinoRocker 86 In the first place I was joking. In second place Billy Idol was a nobody when this video was made, also Michael Schenker has been recording since 1972. So I can't see how a Punk Rocker from a little know band called Generation X is going to influence Schenker. Michael sported this look since 1979. lol

[@orbithesun1]

***** This video was shot in around 1983 during the Built to Destroy tour. You can look at all three of his previous albums before Built to Destroy, he has the same hair cut and even the same leather jacket since the second album, which was MSG.

[@orbithesun1]

***** It was called Punk Rock by the music industry in the 70's and 80's to differentiate it from other forms of Rock, also because it was unrefined and raw. Punk is a shorten name for Punk Rock. What does this have to do with Schenker?

[@orbithesun1]

***** Yes, obviously Schenker plays circles around those "Punks"... lol He also plays circles around most if not all other guitar players on the planet, living or dead.

[@FeelingShred]

3:34 never heard a Major scale sound so good and so intriguing 🤘awesome I wonder which of his songs use solos that are in Major key? I would guess "Only You Can Rock Me"?

[@circleofpit]

@TheBolognaPony thank you

[@ivandeclercq9733]

Hè is not stealing his name Master Schenker 🤘🥰

[@ericnootebos5855]

Weird, his english was stronger than these day's..

[@gordonbennet65xxx]

yes, i thought so as well...strange

[@genustinca5565]

He's getting old. As you age, second or third languages become harder

[@themistoklestheodosopoulos6253]

It's very interesting how depending on your nationality and the time period of your youth the English you learn is either associated with England or America and you get different accents. He is clearly German or Austrian etc and that's obviously the accent. But you can hear a twinge of British in there where as I notice today many Germans sound almost American when they speak English. Probably because of the influx of American culture world wide these days compared to in the 60s/70s when this dude was growing up.