Uli Roth Sky Overture Live

Uli Roth playing Sky Overture live at some festival in Europe... Actually, this video is on his site, but It doesn't seem like a whole lot of people have seen it. Unbelievable guitar playing!

[@pricklypearstudios]

One of the few guitarists on the planet that actually pull off playing fast with such taste! Yeah there are a few other guys who play fast, but this is the master right here!

[@cflowers69]

I always preferred his flavor of neo-classical shred over those who followed him. There is a grace and classiness to his classical.

[@jonfederman1595]

This guy was and is the original shredder that don't get half enough credit for it!

[@markgoyette6827]

Agreed 100

[@lucasrnogueira_]

His guitar sounds like a violin sometimes, simply amazing. He's a god.

[@brettmanry6380]

Its all the extra frets ..hes a phenomenal player

[@antrygis1]

He made grown men cry when he returned to the U.S. in 2004, (The last concert i was able to attend; followed by heir Schenker.) after 19 years away. I'm talking about dudes w/leather and chain wallets man. tears came out of the side of my eyes. His emotive playing moved us all. And that was when he was playing 2 of Vivaldi's 4 Seasons. The quietist passages and the, as you said, violin-like crescendos moved us all. That night he ripped Little Wing and Watchtower with authority as well. He has a voice unto himself and not many guitarists or musical artists you can say that about.

[@-DILLIGAF]

​​@@antrygis1 He does make it sing like a violin. I've had a couple private guitar lessons with him in addition to going to the Sky Academy. I've actually hung out with him for several hours once (had a 1 hour private lesson and he gave me several more because we were enjoying hanging out). It was awesome. We talked about the Beatles, Dylan, world peace, health, etc. He's the most generous down to earth human. I remember him telling me how he can diffuse bad energy in a venue by changing/focusing the music to the negative energy and creating/projecting calmness (he said it in the kindest, simple way, no ego). I feel so fortunate to have met him as he's my favorite musician since I was a kid. Some people would die to meet Madonna, Michael Jackson, Van Halen, etc. For me, meeting Uli (several times) was a fantastic experience.

[@PrePaidLegalForYou]

​@@-DILLIGAFPhenomenal story. Thank you for sharing

[@theCheesemonger]

Uli Roth has the most beautiful electric tone I have ever heard. Easily one of the best ever electric guitarists and definitely the most underrated!

[@powskier]

You should just say guitarist. He doesn't suck on acoustic either. He's every bit as good.

[@Athletictrainer09]

Uli is the greatest violin player that never picked up a violin. He decided to build the Sky guitar and inspire anyone with a soul.

[@Mermens]

He's in a league all by himself. Incredibly skilled

[@BrianAuer]

This song is one of the most Brilliant instrumentals I have heard for the Guitar!! Uli is definitely a Genius!

[@sakitamablack8686]

素晴らしい・・・。言葉が出ない。今聞いてもこれだけ感動出来るなんて・・・。さすがは仙人！！！

[@latigo66]

This Bastard did it again... He put a smile on my face with his massive playing, his expression, his use of dynamics and his style. The man is talented.

[@danielmransom]

Since the first time I heard Taken by Force Uli took me to a land of scales that were different than the rest I had heard.. Uli introducing melody with the minor modes changed the whole game as much as Sgt Peppers changed things. Being influenced by Jon Lord and Uli has made me do keyboard leads that take it to a new level. Thanks brother. I've passed on your teachings to many Canadian musicians. We all appreciate and respect you. God bless Mr. Roth.

[@fredandpattychandler4130]

Every great player creates a league of their own. It's just that Uli Jon Roth, created the playing field. Perfect balance of emotion and, virtuosic command. A gifted classical master, who just happens to rock the ever lovin', hell out of a 36 fretted guitar. Master of the universe, Master of the Sky Guitar. Uli the finest visionary of them all.

[@joowonjung1997]

Uli Jon Roth is one of the best guitar player of history if not the best. I have never seen anyone play his or her instrument like Uli Jon Roth himself.

[@kevinkraft5480]

Ur a sheltered child then.

[@joowonjung1997]

Canis Minor you know what...Jason Becker is pretty amazing

[@Zymoticus]

"Best" in context of music is a destructive introduction of the concept of competition in a place where it generally does not belong, but even though I prefer Roth's work with the Scorps and Electric Sun to what he's done since he came up with the "sky" concept (except "Metamorphosis," which was phenomenal,) he's easily one of the most brilliant electric guitarists ever to walk on this particular planet. And I do not mean that in a "fanboy" sense, but from the context of a guitar and bass player with a background in rock, classical and jazz. Roth's sense of melody and phrasing are off the charts. It's just too bad the pickups he's using on the Sky Guitars are so overbearing and muddy. The Sky Guitars are beautiful instruments, no doubt, but the pickups are so hot that they kill all sense of subtlety. But that's a criticism of equipment. The artist himself is truly a master, on a par with Beck, Hendrix, Paul and Reinhardt.

[@alexanderruppert1705]

@@Zymoticus what a great comment..

[@BJBDF]

Uli John Roth is the most fluid guitar player I have ever seen. Does that make sense? It's like he is one with the guitar. Truly a master among mortals.

[@laurencegray2477]

Yes truly incredible

[@user-tx7li7sf1m]

No one is even close to Uli,I cried three times what a performance!!!

[@alfredaguilar5551]

Notice he hasn't done one hammer- on

[@sherrythegypsysalzman7032]

This is taking your guitar to the highest, and most intricate levels. Being technical , yes, but he plays with passion and compels you to go further... " follow me ..im telling a story "

[@jennystryker2967]

Could listen to Uli Jon play all day. Outstanding. One of the very Best.

[@jamesha175]

not cool stealing my icon

[@awesomejohnnet]

very creative nice to see guys who were inspired by hendrix take it to the next level instead of just rehashing.. great looking guitar... lots of frets and design innovations.. and a very nice composition... I stand in respect of this wonderful guitarist... a fine artist.. knock on wood..

[@julien-pierredufresne2593]

awesomejohnnet yeah sky guitars are just awesome... can do violin notes with it

[@pigletized]

I've never heard of this guy before and found out about him by accident. My error turned out to be a blessing. I'm shocked a how great he is!

[@antrygis1]

It should be way over a million watches. Uli has come over to AMERICA many, many times after his return in 2004. But I still wonder....how many of these who have watched are from the USA and how are from Europe and the rest of the world. One of the few living LEGENDS playing today. This is so bold, strong and emotive. It is out of the range of what listeners hear. The octaves on a guitar, beyond the range of a modern music fan. But it is great that more and more people have come to hear this original work of his and EXPAND their hearts, ears and minds. Amen.

[@BMIGuitarist]

Alien string bends, notes violently attacking the soul dripping with emotion. Uli has always haunted my playing and for that I am thankful.

[@rfd73]

Whoever said Uli has no soul is pretty mucho deaf, Uli is the true master of feeling-vivid-guitar, and I have heard comments as such by Lynch, Zakk Wylde and even Malmsteen

[@jbohler33]

I think he is the best proof that there can be soul, feeling, and especially creativity in neoclassical metal guitar playing.

[@ssdravidian]

Pure mastery of the guitar....with minimal effects......criminally under rated guitarist.....

[@hershysquirts187]

uli is so underated its unreal. one of the best guitar players alive today.

[@theforcemetal]

Absolutely amazing! one of the most talented beings to grace rock n roll: Ulrich Roth

[@the-rhino]

Classic meets Rock - so fine, so great!

[@ruthl51]

My favorite song by Uli,,,he is so fabulous,,,he just flows with this song,,

[@DalleyMusic]

Uli is one of the best rock guitarists ever! Have loved his playing since getting Scorpions Tokyo Tapes back in the very early 80's.He was and is a big influence and inspiration on my playing.

[@christianpucciarelli]

Daniel Dalley one of the top 5 ever in my opinion,but very underrated...sadly. i respect him a lot.

[@gibsonlespaul796]

I'm finally getting my chance to see this genius next year in Asbury Park NJ. I cannot wait !!!

[@Modes9]

The shredders adapted Uli's technical innovations, but they completely missed out on his expressiveness and musicality. Listen to the guy's vibrato...Uli's music is really moving.

[@KarstenJohansson]

It's hard to not notice the effect this playing had on Jason Becker.

[@KarstenJohansson]

I can't be the only one who notices an abnormally high number of geniuses in the pool of unlucky people with ALS and related diseases. I have a friend who I worked with for years, is a mathematician that blows my mind every time we talk, and he is dealing with the same thing. He's not diagnosed as having ALS yet, but it's the same myelin sheath business yet again.

[@danieleacquavera4107]

+Karsten Johansson Yes you are...

[@KarstenJohansson]

Darn.

[@Polentaccio]

add to that Malmsteen (no matter what he says), Vinnie Moore, and countless other neoclassical players who emerged in the early 80's and mid 80's.

[@Devilbresci]

For sure! Uli jon Roth's influence on Jason's music is very clear!

[@boannerjesspuyo6393]

If there's a Merlin in guitar, its him. I love it that he uses just enough overdrive, just enough to get the job done. It allows the nuances of his playing and technique to come in full display. And that vibrato, as always, untouchable.

[@georghagglund9338]

Uli Jon Roth is now active with his album "Scorpions Revisited". Scorpions is active with their album "Return To Forever" and Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock (that has old members of the Scorpions) are active with the album "Spirit On A Mission". Plenty to discover for new and old fans alike!

[@BJBDF]

+Georg Hägglund This is wonderful to here.

[@NoyzyBoyZ3]

+Georg Hägglund Indeed there is!!

[@wyocoloexperience7025]

Wow, Uli is great. I can't imagine how many hours of practice it took him to reach this level of playing.

[@townshendshean]

Saw him last night at a tiny club in Huntington Beach, Ca, with about 50-60 people. A one in a lifetime experience to see such a talent in such a small venue. The band killed it and the sound was dialed in very well too...it was absolutely amazing :)

[@brianburnett1943]

uli was playing like this in the seventies with scorpions way before becker or malmstein

[@bramblelarsonfrisch4801]

yes yngwie popularised the neoclassical metal genre, but he surely wasnt the inventor of it.

[@byransaul4325]

He was one of his inspirations to play guitar of this style. Along with Blackmore and Hendrix

[@alexanderruppert1705]

No one plays in the seventies like uli. And still today he is the master. I'm from Germany so sorry for my bad English

[@maxwattage6631]

I would his and Rudy's harmonies rivaled Maidens .

[@rampage222555]

this is the first time Ive heard Uli, and its also the first time Ive ever heard Marty Friedman in another guitarist. Ive been looking forever for a guitarist with martys phrasing style and emotion in playing. this guys phrasing is genius!

[@valcrist7428]

After hearing this I believe Marty when he said he is a fan of Uli Jon. Marty kinda sounds like Uli but with a mix of Metal. Althouh Uli is a Rock Guitar player too.

[@justarandomguy2126]

Both Marty and Jason are huge fans and they got inspired a lot from him, especially Marty

[@flameheartNL]

this man is a legend, his guitar is a legend, his melodies are divine, sold the second i found this

[@user-pb7ee7gsr2]

ドンチャン❤ こちらの曲もありがとう❤(ӦｖӦ｡) やっぱり優しい感じがする。イメージでは高らかにかき鳴らすかと思ってたｗでも優しかった。彼らがは本当に宇宙と繋がって曲作ったんだね。演奏する才能と宇宙に繋がれる才能…身につけられて本当に素敵。いつかドンちゃんの演奏も聴かせてくださいね-✨❤✨

[@artfleshgordon]

Blessed to have seen him live and meet him - one of my Heros on guitar 🎸

[@nicholsjoshua15]

I have just discovered Uli Jon Roth because I saw him playing lead guitar with Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins At Rock Am Ring. They where playing Gossamer an amazing tune and his playing right up there with Billy's playing. Billy on lead guitar, Uli on lead guitar, Jeff on rhythm guitar, Ginger on base guitar, and Lisa on the keyboard it was beautiful.

[@wave60]

This guy has so much technical skill it blows me away. Definetely on the same level as Satriani or Petrucci.

[@analka1]

Probably the most underappreciated guitarist around. He has merged together classical and rock music together better than anyone in his recent albums.

[@ruthl51]

It doesn’t get any better than this,,,amazing talent,,,sweet sound and guitar,,,,he was so young here,,,love love ❤️ this,,,take a bow Uli💋💋💋

[@marianobrascich]

uli is the king !!!his style is in many guitar players to day!!!

[@usscott]

I just don't understand the number of dislikes of this song. I am amazed and awed by his talent. I can't count the number of times I have watched this video. Thanks for the post.

[@shannonbolender5147]

Such an amazing talent...... Uli Jon Roth is a rock hero

[@originalskindog6619]

Saw Uli Jon last night in a Fridley Minnesota. bar. His performance was spectacular, he was humble, and the band was tight. I was ten feet away, and blown away by the musicianship, but also sad that only 100 people were there to witness it.

[@antrygis1]

Clive Bunker, Barry Sparks, Don Airey and Uli Jon Roth. I love so much of Uli's work but to start off with this at a show....Wha? I think this is the best thing Uli ever did and tell me...who could top this? And he was 46 at the time. Clear and powerful and emotive. The best.

[@patrickmcgee8556]

most underrated guitarist ever......

[@novako5]

Clive Bunker on drums and Barry Sparks play bass and of course Don Airey on Keys .Magistral song Thanks Uli

[@natrixxvision6997]

Holy shit that’s Clive Bunker. Good eye.

[@DrStrangefate]

Such utter genius. Pure art.

[@kido41573]

Simply the best !!!!

[@Marctull66]

I saw Uli back on stage in 1998, in Paris on the G3 tour (with ex-Jethro Tull Clive Bunker on drums), he started by playing this, a track that was never recorded in the studio (the live version included on Transcendental Sky Guitar seemd to be (partly) the one played that night in Paris)... I was just blown away... For me, he was so incredibly good. And yet I was used to virtuoso guitar players, but I was in awe... And I love his classical edge.

[@charliejamz.]

I can't wait to get my a sky guitar one day! I obsess with that guitar! I love the sound, the look, and the amount of frets!

[@Necro69]

He opens with it!! I just saw him in Milwaukee on May 14th(my fourth time seeing him live). ULI RULES!!

[@bownero]

Some of the best guitar playing I've heard!! Simply amazing!!

[@TheConnorBennett]

Just saw him a couple of weeks ago and got to talk to him. He is simply a beautiful guitarist and person. Best guitarist ever? Up there. God Bless him.

[@Anjohl]

Grreat tune. The beginning, with the wind blowing his hair around, is pretty epic!

[@achromat666]

Uli Jon Roth is one of those immensely talented and influential but largely forgotten musicians that just keeps plugging away over the years. This is an excellent example of the pure skill the man possesses. For the record, unless names like Blackmore, Schenker, Hendrix, and those mentioned as his contemporaries, not much else needs be said. He's not a big name in the popular culture, but guitarist worldwide are beholden to him and know his work. Hetfield? Hammett? Please.

[@serpentguitarman]

wow I have herd of this guy but never got to check him out till today amazing thanks for posting this video

[@robertruck5501]

Mr. uli Roth is a definite masterpiece creator

[@BMIGuitarist]

Uli just tears it up with no regard to us mere mortals.

[@000Scorpions000]

There is no way to criticise Ulrich. Some people will like his way of playing more, and some others less, but what it is clear is that his style is unique and he has a huge ability to play the gitar.

[@AnnihilatingAngel]

Impeccable. Sweet vibrato & bends.

[@opidacul]

he has an incredible tone on that magic guitar

[@rocker796]

It's not about how fast you can play it. It's about how well you play it. Adding emotion into a solo.

[@olmmbill]

Incredible! He gets sounds note patterns out of that guitar that I never knew existed. Different styles, moods, this man is a genius. Thank you.

[@boidsonly]

His songs on the early Scorpions will always be my favorites. HIs solo records are great.

[@salvacarsibrisa7894]

Don't know any guitar player as emotive an tecnico as Uli Jon Roth. God bless him.

[@jeremey89jl]

Soul + spontaneity = timeless classic

[@Whackooyzero]

I'm a hardcore metalhead. But I listen to all kinds of music as well and I agree with you that Uli Jon Roth made a great contribution to metal, but because of his exotic style he is often forgotten. But not by me.

[@AlanJoseph8708]

Thanks for posting this amazing performance.This song has by far some of my favorite leads, uli is so under rated.I should get more recognition.

[@odunhops7727]

Uli is the greatest - forever!

[@tcheou83]

Uli is simply one of the best .Great playing and inspiration since the early years of Scorpions !!

[@P5ych00]

It's so much the technicalities, it's his voice and melodies that this man can do on the guitar are just amazing.

[@flywithseaguls]

great guitar - great sound - great uli

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

What I like bout Uli is the fact he has great technique but his taste dominates not the fact that he wants to show off,always playing in service of the Music,that's what I call Musicall and very professional,greets Vic.

[@localmacfly]

Uli was a great inspiration for Marty Friedman and Jason Becker (just check the credits of their albums)

[@victormanuelpenaherreramon7962]

es en estos momentos en que el sonido del rock se agiganta , gracias a talentos como el del sr. uli. por eso viva el rock ¡

[@mikeparsons9598]

electric classical. Uli , you are the one.

[@neilanadams5173]

Uli has taste and nuance, not all the top guys have it.

[@RomainLeCroustillant]

Un des plus grand guitariste de ce siècle!!

[@mikeparsons9598]

Awesome piece of original classic , my Uli.

[@maximvolodkin6809]

genious! thank you Mr Roth!

[@maximvolodkin6809]

every note here is a pure magic

[@GeneTrujillo]

Unlike a lot of guitarists with great chops like Satriani or Vai, Uli Jon plays with such soul and feeling. One of the greats.

[@Austinstarr79]

Great ability and great sound!

[@michellehawkins4485]

Great Sound !!! Love This. Wow !!!

[@plexnoid]

Yeah... Ulrich Jon Roth. Cool guy. Intergalactic Space Hippie. This guy embraces art with his very soul. The cover art on his first solo album was a painting titled,"Rising Force". Yngwie was so impressed with Uli's style and technique that his first album was titled,"Rising Force". So who came first? Well, Uli did, but it does not matter; they both rock. Good is good, no matter what time or space you are in.

[@PrePaidLegalForYou]

I just saw Yngwie play recently. Yngwie, we love you, but no one touches Uli.

[@krisswarner3612]

i meet many musicians in my travels that don't know uli roth... unfortunate, because he influenced all the greats. he is the guitar.... ....in simplest terms for todays musicians , i say he is the one that took over for hendrix, and became the bridge from hendrix to malmsteen.

[@GerardRuiz77]

Super guitariste pas assez connu a sa juste valeur, un grand !!!

[@inferno0666]

Damn, this is pure CLASS; the tone, the vibrato, the melody! Yngwie's stage antics are like Blackmore but the way he plays is much more like Roth.

[@moonchild5000]

uli=one of the best guitarists EVER!!!!

[@joeylodes]

Absolutely Beautiful Playing

[@kurt72]

yes, the world. there's a reason lots of people like Jimi. forget about what he played, he wrote great songs man. and the fact that ppl are still turned on by his licks from 40 years ago says something. grow up and APPRECIATE all musicians whether you like them or not. you have a lot to learn KID!!

[@ParadigmShift85]

he's just great... love his melodies.

[@blurry11bloomlisa]

he is awesome.....love him ❤

[@joeylodes]

Beautiful