Yngwie Malmsteen - Soldier Without Faith (Full Guitar Cover)

Artist: Yngwie Malmsteen. Track: Soldier Without Faith. Album: Marching Out. Year: 1985. Cover by: Peter Lidström. Equipment: Fender Strat w Dimarzios, Fortin Nameless Plexi Suite. Sm57 / 414 cab impulses. RME preamp. Pedals: Fortin Hex Drive on solos.

[@elipse4594]

You can tell that this guy really loves Yngwie's music. I have never seen a cover of this song this good. The solo is long as hell, and he learned it note for note!

[@robwilson3749]

One of my favorite tunes from the album.

[@6strings31]

Exactly, it's amazing how he nailed it!

[@chrisb2535]

Or, maybe this guy IS Yngwie? We can't see his face.Just saying. That's a huge compliment, BTW. The playing is flawless. This guy's picking technique is obviously different.

[@stevebolin4651]

Marching Out is my all time favorite Malmsteen album!

[@ADKobsessed]

I've never heard such accurate covers of anything off of this album. Peter's covers go beyond the accuracy of the notes - it's the dynamics, pick slides, trills, harmonics, vibrato, the way certain chords are played, all of it. Just brilliant.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you for the kind words Richard.

[@trailrunner919]

Absolutely, couldn't agree more!!!

[@jorgefernandes6915]

And the sound, to me he sounds like Yngwie used to sound in the good olddays.

[@garconuncafecalva5992]

One of his best solos imho, and so well executed.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

As a mini-composition the solo is a masterpiece.

[@michaelcard9382]

Def gave me many a chill back in the Day and still amazing to this day

[@Metalsteen]

We love yngwie malmsteens covers, please, play a lot of him...

[@FernandoSegundo]

man to transcribe Yngwie solos its not easy , so much nuance in the fast runs , congrats ! this is probrably the best yngwie cover i saw ever.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

You are correct, it's not easy to transcribe, especially the older material. Thank you for the kind words.

[@GuitarGangsterArmi]

Let’s not forgot how amazing Jeff is!!!! I really wish Yngwie kept him as a permanent singer.

[@mateokorinthos4163]

totally agree with you, Jeff fokin rule

[@MrElecterik]

This solo for me is like a Bach composition; goosebumps solo from 1985 to this present day for me, and you nailed every note of it!!

[@RScott413]

Agreed... the first time I heard that I thought "THAT SHTS IMPOSSIBLE" Then I saw the sheet music and realized a lot of Yngwie stuff is impossible. 😀

[@GuitarGangsterArmi]

I can’t get enough of this video

[@siggmundfloyd1858]

Exactly. Composition. That's the gorilla in the room that no one wants to talk about.

[@vanguard4065]

my favorite Yngwie solo of all time!!! you are AMAZING!🔥🖤🕊️

[@bloodysmurf]

Fantastic cover. My favorite part of this song is 3:50. I always imagine Yngwie returning to the main riff and then deciding, "nah, screw it, I'm going to solo a bit more".

[@guidobottazzo]

This must be the best guitar tone ever, great job man I discovered ut channel today

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thanks.

[@MetalHeart8787]

85? oh hey wait a second! you can hear the Riff from Mr. Scary By Dokken from the 1987 album, Back for the Attack here. for a slight moment i was thinking Yngwie stole it from Lynch

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

I think YJM wrote it in Sweden back in 1980 or 81. It was already on those early Mike Varney demos he sent from Sweden.

[@RScott413]

When you hear that intro shredding.... then he goes for it again after a solo. Its the reality that Alcatrazz was just a step to being the solo show and it had to be that way. When I hear Alcatrazz I don't think "that Graham Bonnet was the man" I heard Hiroshima Mon Amour and thought "Who in THE HELL is playing guitar?" (1984)

[@victorrodriguez-mx9su]

I had this cassette in 8th grade just after it first came out. The whole album is a masterpiece and I’ve listened to it very closely at least 1000 times, but to hear someone play “this” song so well, I’m just blown away that it’s not Yngwie himself. Just excellent skills. Bravo.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you sir.

[@domtanko7160]

Every time I listen It gets me going. Your execution and attention to the precise authentic sound with effects and tone is Deadly.

[@Truthinshredding1]

❤ reminded of just how great yngwie was. Great job, killer tone.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you. No one was even close back in '85

[@illegallystalked3119]

Man you played it dry. No delay or verb to hide your mistakes. You ROCK, and i say well done.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Amen to that. Thank you.

[@Vincentxxvi]

If i close my eyes i'm feel like hearing the original track, well done!!

[@rgh97]

Jaw-dropping cover even todays malmsteen can't play like this..

[@roathripper]

you have climbed the pinnacle and reached the summit, allowing me to enjoy the view - thanks!!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you. If I've reached the summit it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

[@martinscholl4582]

@@ClassicSoloSpotlight Aptly put; to learn these solos and capture the feel, which I've always maintained is Yngwie's greatest talent, shows an undeniable respect and work-ethic. If you have transcriptions and you'd be willing to sell copies please let me know; all the best.

[@Polentaccio]

Now tell me YJM didn't write monster rythm riffs... this is one of my faves and probably my favourite Malmsteen album. Well done!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you my good fellow.

[@Chester_Cheese]

Yet another amazing interpretation of an Yngwie classic. Fantastic job, Peter. Your playing of this very challenging piece displays wonderful precision, articulation, timing, vibrato and nuance. Please keep recording and uploading these great performances of virtuoso electric guitar music...they are very much enjoyed and appreciated.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you very much for the kind words Chester. I certainly will.

[@theerawatech]

Marching out is one of the best album with many good tracks gave off unique tone and feeling. You nailed it.

[@whistel5445]

El solo de guitarra te salio 10 puntos

[@siggmundfloyd1858]

Yes. Absolutely beautiful. That's the way to play guitar. Accuracy and precision.

[@TheVacuxamumu]

Absolutely impressive, congratulations !!!!!

[@FuelAirSparkTime]

This is the absolute BEST cover I've ever heard of this solo. It was perfectly faithful to the recording. Amazing ! Please do a tutorial of this song.. PLEASE.

[@yanfranca8382]

Best YMs song: great riff, great lyrics, great vocals, crazy improvised solos.

[@SLPmod]

you're Amazing guitar Player ！

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you.

[@MagyHimself]

Man, you are really good at pull offs! Especially with the tone you are using, which is unforgiving! Good freaking job! Not only for this, but for all your covers!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you, I appreciate that. There's a lot more legato on Marching Out than any other YJM album.

[@touchtennis]

Amazing work. Stunning. I hate you so much! 😂

[@leedemkiw.2894]

This is just total class. Subscribed.

[@trailrunner919]

Marching Out, Rising Force & Trilogy are Yngwie at his very best and every cover I've seen you do so far you absolutely nail it man...AWESOME!!!

[@mreid01]

Magnificent .Faster than the speed of light please or See you in hell don't be late.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Interesting picks, both are on my list ...

[@GuillaumeVrac]

Absolutely perfect! Do you sell the sheet music/tab alone?

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Sure. Contact me at the email in the end of the video for details.

[@BaroqueBlues]

I just subscribed and liked the video!! You got good skills, definitely the best cover of this song I've seen so far over the years.. the only thing that's a little bit off is the groovy part of the rhythm is supposed to kind of have a bluesy swing to it... Nobody ever gets that part right for some reason. All the lead guitar playing was incredible.

[@vanguard4065]

in 2005 i was driving around San Francisco late night blaring this song from my car stereo and this black dude in a convertible pulled up next to me half way through the solo he says ‘who’s that?’ i said Yngwie Malmsteen and he goes ‘oh wow that’s Yngwie?!’

[@josephfuentes8000]

hi buddy! enjoy your playing. love this song! do you writes guitar music tabs, if you do, i would love to BUY one from you. pls lmk.

[@fernandes5986]

Beyond superb cover. It's my favourite Yngwie tune. Thank you very much.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

My pleasure.

[@yanfranca8382]

This guy is AI generated

[@nunjabiz9456]

Absolutely love this song! Awesome video!

[@brianbutterworth6107]

I never thought I'd see those solos played so perfectly by anyone other than the maestro himself. Wow. Thank you for not cheating us on all the little nuances that Yngwie used there.

[@GeneHLee]

U should have balanced the volume of ur gtr and music evenly. Gtr sound is too loud. Wanna hear the drum and bass vocal as well

[@redlabel9294]

Dayummm... this was a badass cover! I used to practice 8+ hours a day when I was a junior in high school, when this album came out. I was obsessed and Yngwie was my guitar God. In fact, because of his influence I majored in classical guitar in the mid-late 80s. This is one of my favorites. Your cover is spot-on and even though I went on to do my own thing that wasn't neo-classical, I still remember the awesomeness of that era. If anyone would know how flawless your performance of this piece is, it would be a guy who used to play it. You are awesome and very likely did a better job of playing this tune than I did. Kudos to you!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Love these old stories. Thanks for the kind words and good job getting that major. Christopher Parkening was a major classical inspiration back in the day.

[@lovelovelove5744]

It's Yngwie or the highway

[@charlief.]

It’s always a treat to listen to your covers. Keep on rocking 🤘

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you Charlie, very glad to hear that. I certainly will!

[@Philo68]

With a touch more practice, you’ll get there!

[@ZeroBudgetProductions]

A+ man!

[@thinng]

You sir make me sick to my stomach. I only hope to be a speck of that talent !

[@StratoMalmsteen80]

❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@РоманЯрцуев]

Fucking.... awesome!!!!

[@yanfranca8382]

Super mfr like

[@wanjhr2242]

👍👍👍

[@rexwidjaja5812]

Reminds me Randy Rhoad's riff.

[@muhammadrizalramedan7142]

Superb padu..syabas bro

[@RScott413]

Back in the 80s GP magazine used to publish the sheet for a tune or two for a guitarist, I will never forget my dad sitting there drinking coffee on a winter morning and nearly spitting it out. He got up, grabbed another month's offering and said "check this out, this is Clapton and THIS is some Malmsteen character, do you realize how fast that is?" I just looked at him and said "Dad.. Its Yngwie, you have to see it to believe it" I got a hold of other stuff and the old man would just look and shake his head " no way... no way that's real" As soon as he realized Yngwie played a Strat he grew fond of him despite his disbelief.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Yes, the strat does seem to cross over the generational gaps.

[@domtanko7160]

Ladies and Gents, Peter plays it note for note........with an Unscalloped neck.....Thank you very much!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

You're very welcome!

[@whistel5445]

Vuelvo a escuchar el solo y no encuentro un error de ningun tipo, te sale igual hasta el mas minimo detalle

[@Pride1002]

What a solo !!! 😮😮😮

[@BaroqueBlues]

3:02

[@Antijudas7717]

😍😊

[@ZeroBudgetProductions]

Is this the Peter Lindstrom from NH??

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

wrong spelling

[@REIRBL]

👍very good!

[@dammitcarl1082]

Just now saw that you use a decent amount of hybrid picking, never seen any other shredder use that technique for 3 notes per string and diminished arpeggios, it's very impressive.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Yes, hybrid offers a smoother tone on certain string crossings. Thats why I like it

[@nicholasdoucet5810]

Ur awesome.. I love yngwie.. I wish I could play like that.. I'll keep my trucking job just incase lol.. ur awesome..

[@lucasaroni1686]

Questa è veramente la mano del diavolo

[@emreozturk6919]

I like this underrated channel. You deserve more members.

[@misterdean9817]

That main riff is absolutely awesome, love it

[@davejohnsonmusic]

Top 5 Yngwie solo. This album has some great ones.

[@simonedangelosericola5742]

Absolutely astonishing!!! 🤘🤘🤘🔝🔝🔝❤❤❤ Please, a "Making Love" cover... greetings from Italy!!! 😉

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thanks. That's a great choice actually. Interesting parts in that track.

[@simonedangelosericola5742]

@@ClassicSoloSpotlight that thack has a beautiful chord progression, IMHO.

[@MetalHeart8787]

Another great video do you know or like ACCEPT? or please do Black out by the Scorpions.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

I dont know about Blackout, but I do have Coming Home on my list ...

[@horsemanoftheapocalapse5837]

This piece of work is so good , probably as good as the original and thats saying an awful lot.....

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you very much.

[@48sunshine78]

なに弾かせても上手いわぁ☺️

[@ilorodrigues6899]

Thank you man. I love this song. And your cover too

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

You're very welcome.

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

Wow, that tone is awesome! Please tell me what pickups you are using, especially the bridge ! Did you also refret the guitar with jumbo frets? That cover was top notch my dude!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

It's a bone stock US standard neck, no refret. Dimarzio Pro Track and Fender s/c neck. Cheers

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

@@ClassicSoloSpotlight thank you for your reply, have a great rest of your day !

[@sebas9174]

Bien pibe

[@MILLERTRANSCENDENT]

You play my favorite guitar tunes. Awesome work

[@billyb8402]

Spot fukin ON man!!! Out standing!!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you

[@MrBones105]

Hey man - great cover. I think a little (or a lotta) more reverb would make it saucier 😅

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

That would be fun. Since the original is already bathing in reverb so I'd better stay dry ;-)

[@Santiago494]

Please do a I am a Viking cover, u are amazing!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you. It's coming fairly soon.

[@luigisodano114]

complimenti. Il pickup al ponte è un hotrail? On bridge the pickup Is a Duncan hotrail?

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thanks, its a Dimarzio Pro Track.

[@RScott413]

In my teenage dream world I am jamming this tune with confidence and so loud that the neighbors are lining up outside to see who is playing this incredible piece of work instead of calling the police Also I am not killing all the vegetation in a 200ft radius and the fish in the lake aren't dying.

[@chrisb2535]

My neighbors listen to this song every day.... Whether they like it or not.

[@charisaxiopoulos9725]

John norum is easier than Malmsteen

[@peteyoung7665]

Yeah he doesn‘t play much neo classical stuff thank god.

[@mrfattyfathead]

Great Job!! Alot better than Wolf Marshall transcription.

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thanks. Yes, those books were not very accurate ...

[@964rsboy]

spot on

[@danieltapa8229]

Incredible. Supreme

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thanks.

[@paulooliveira3453]

Awesome forever

[@РоманЯрцуев]

Аххуительно 🎉

[@RobSchauland1911]

Yeah...this is crazy. So good, man. I'm blown away.

[@davemcafeeguitar]

This is literally the best Malmsteen cover I’ve ever seen. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@martinscholl4582]

Me too, and I've seen some good ones. Seriously one take? Dude's on fire.

[@davidcollins4993]

Awesome 💯

[@JonBjork]

Grymt Peter!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Tackar o bockar Jon!

[@staceycarras3815]

Excellent Bro !!!!, you're serious about Lord Yngwie !

[@mtaskapablo]

This Fender sounds too good to me

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

It's really a pink Jackson V

[@naot8801]

you are perfect

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Not at all, but thank you very much.

[@andersonlds7007]

Great!!! 👊👊

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you once again!

[@jonaxyz1252]

Perfect!!!!! Perfect !!! Perfect!!! The best cover!!!!! Salud!!!

[@ClassicSoloSpotlight]

Thank you, that's very kind of you.

[@DougWebbguitar]

Great job one of my favorite yngwie solos

[@insidethemusicalmind7207]

Excellent playing, excellent channel. Instant subscribe for me.

[@JimNoel1]

Just was gifted with the algorithm recommending your channel. Absolutely blown away by your Becker and Yngwie covers. Amazing quality and attention to detail. You set the bar high for the rest of us. All the best!