wow, really cool to see this performance. The tempo is quite high and it all sounds raw and improvised, sometimes rushed, but he manages to land on his feet every time.
It shows how difficult this piece is. I love hearing “less than perfect” performances and demo versions, because it makes you realize that many pieces have to evolve and motivates to keep working on your own musical skills.
Yeah… EJ sloppy is still better than 99% of us on our best days.
Jesus. He looks 16. And still sounds like himself, albeit modern EJ having a slightly off night. That’s nuts.
Yeah I think the fact that he’s actually 30 in that vid is maybe even more staggering than his pentatonic runs.
Yeah… an immature look, but a mature sound. Kinda like Rick Astley. 
He was 30 for that? Good lord, lol. The oversized 80s suit he’s swimming in doesn’t hurt, probably, but here I was thinking I was aging well, lol
I think his best live rendition of Cliffs of Dover was in his most oversized suit:
After 4:00 in… he just takes it to an inhuman level of improv.
@milehighshred finally enticed me to give it a try on Instagram. lol. The notes are a half step off, I don’t want to tune down. 
And this is a new guitar with silly ass rubber band 9’s on it. So I have pick slop. I like 10’s. Just sayin’
I like how you flip us off while you pick.
@Hanky_Pooh has reminded me to post the video I worked on for this pain in the ass intro. Here’s the short clip with tab of how I approached this piece: https://www.facebook.com/mhshred/videos/2051393111799718/
I don’t know where that middle finger comes from. I used to not do that. Usually my hand is closed. Seems like I use it for tracking when I’m worried about messing up. (camera)
Good job transcribing man, the stuff after your intro I’m just improving. I’ve never really learned the song.
This is my take on it, based on MileHighShred’s transcription.
I’ve changed some note locations, added picking and legato inline with Yngwie’s technique and adjusted the rhythm.
The next step would be to sync it to the original recording using Logic Pro or another DAW
I’ve been trying to nail that third lick for a while too; haven’t tried it in a while. I tried to slow it down for months, as you guys have pointed out the notes are not evenly spread out, the tempo transitions were a clue as to the string changes I thought I the time. I worked out a version where I thought it was close.
I’ve got bit mutton chop fingers so the slides I’ve marked out are critical for me to get it up to speed.
Things to note I guess are left hand slides with a pick stroke ascending on the wee bit frets, which would otherwise end up legato were I’ve marked them out…
I’m going to try out the posted transcriptions to see if mine are deviating from the consensus.
What do you guys think? Any good?
Hey Twangsta,
The approach I take is how did the artist play it and then how will I play it.
My transcription is how I think Yngwie played it, personally I would alternate pick everything, except for the 2 string sweep for the Volcano Lick.
I’ll have a go at your method and let you know what I think.
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Had a fresh look at this lick. I suspect it’s going to be closer to the previous posts, my first take was quite off.
edit:
so hard to tell what’s going on here; the simpler approach I think is ascending is the same as the first two licks except for that extra loop, but the return is easier for me to play that way I tabbed it, for me that is.
Nice work guys. Have any of you figured out the Trilogy intro from the REH video?
https://soundcloud.com/sidmody/ts5
Just a rough take while testing my new amp; was trying to get amp in the room sounds via the SM57. Some notes missing; some unnecessary 
1986, full run at 3.30 ?
Been working on this track again… how’s that third lick sound?
The backing track really put the screw on me; I’ve punched it in but should be able to play it at a go soon.
ANybody have a good backing track they don’t mind sharing? This one throws me off!
I think he was just super nervous during that show. It was a huge opportunity for him. He seems rushed throughout most of that performance.
