"Yngwie Malmsteen's stunned reaction to a live album, where he swapped the original solos with his own melodies"
In the world of heavy metal, few guitarists have had as profound an impact as Yngwie Malmsteen. One album that has left a lasting impression on him is Deep Purple's iconic live album, "Made In Japan."
Malmsteen first heard the album around 9 or 10 years old, thanks to his elder brother. The Swedish virtuoso was immediately captivated by the sound quality, mixed by Roger Glover and Ian Paice, and the lightning-fingered technique of the band's guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, who would become a major influence on Malmsteen.
Malmsteen's affinity for "Made In Japan" was so strong that he wore out multiple copies of the vinyl edition. He even went as far as replacing Blackmore's solos on the album with his own recordings during his childhood.
The three concerts for the "Made In Japan" live album were recorded on August 15, 17, and 18, 1972, at the Osaka Festival Hall and the Tokyo Nippon Budokan in Japan. Malmsteen, however, didn't see the Mk II line-up of Deep Purple until they reunited for the "Perfect Strangers" album in 1984.
Malmsteen's interaction with Deep Purple members didn't begin until much later. He got up on stage with Ian Gillan in Stockholm in 1990, an event that can be found on YouTube. He has also interacted with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice, and Roger Glover.
Malmsteen credits "Made In Japan" as an inspiration for his own playing. He still listens to the album in his car and continues to be impressed by it. Initially, his school friends were unimpressed with the album, but they soon warmed up to Malmsteen's own guitar playing, which ushered in the 80s shred boom.
Before "Made In Japan," Malmsteen's favorite Deep Purple albums were "In Rock" (1970) and "Fireball" (1971). He was initially confused about the shortened versions of "Lazy" and "Space Truckin'" on "Made In Japan" because he hadn't heard the studio versions.
Malmsteen acquired recordings of all three gigs recorded during Deep Purple's "Made In Japan" tour and found that the chosen takes were the best. He still expresses enthusiasm for "Made In Japan" and considers it an incredible album. As one of the most influential guitarists in metal, it's clear that Malmsteen's love for "Made In Japan" has played a significant role in shaping his music.
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