Rock Bottom Solo

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • A solo by one of my top 5 inspirational guitar players. Although one of the all time greats, in my opinion he never received the status he deserved. Amazing tone, feel, note choice and technicality, Michael Schenker will always be untouchable in my mind.
    There maybe a few fluffs here and there, but I wanted to improvise the whole thing in one take, keeping the spontaneity of the original.

Komentáře • 213

  • @armandochavez3365
    @armandochavez3365 Před 2 lety +20

    Michael Shenker is the reason I picked up my first electric guitar as a kid. I am 55 now and am still inspired by Shenker.

  • @pitster
    @pitster Před 2 lety +14

    Seen Faulkner 3 times in the last 3 1/2 years. Dude is awesome player and great with the crowd. After his near death incident where he continued to finish the Painkiller solo, he turned into a living legend.

  • @christycrow1590
    @christycrow1590 Před 8 lety +99

    I agree !! As a UFO fan I have to say Michael never received the recognition he deserved !!

    • @Juaniguitarra86
      @Juaniguitarra86 Před 6 lety +7

      For sure! You can hear his influence on Zakk, on Slash and on many other, yet a lot of ppl dont know who he is

    • @danmort154
      @danmort154 Před 5 lety

      This guy is simply one of the best guitar artists in the world.

    • @edgarsifuentes3248
      @edgarsifuentes3248 Před 2 lety +2

      It’s funny tbh cuz when you see who he influenced, bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica and so. A total legend still on tour, will see him this year!

    • @ielZxro
      @ielZxro Před 2 lety

      @@Juaniguitarra86 most true thing, I never even noticed that

  • @doblegcanusee9311
    @doblegcanusee9311 Před 5 lety +11

    Agreed. Michael Schenker one of the most underrated rock guitarist in history. Never plays the same solo twice on any of his songs. It shows the mastery over the guitar that he has. He knows the neck so well he can improvise on the fly.

  • @rrtimson
    @rrtimson Před 10 lety +38

    That was truly inspirational and a joy to listen too .

  • @MetalOfAllOwns
    @MetalOfAllOwns Před 4 lety +9

    I would still kill to hear Richie do a Tornado of Souls solo cover.

  • @kingsammyc
    @kingsammyc Před 13 lety +8

    lovely stuff Richie! Michael Schenker is great I love how he is able to get such great harmonic in his riffs. My favorite Schenker tune is Into The Arena! Awesome!

  • @simonfreeman6790
    @simonfreeman6790 Před 4 lety +2

    Fantastic tribute to my favourite rock guitarist of our time. Schenkers status I feel is deserved of the best in the business, endorsed by his fan base.

    • @bobpugliese4428
      @bobpugliese4428 Před 4 lety +1

      Simon shenker by far is the bench mark for rock guitar. Sure theres more technical players but none have recorded or toured like schenker. What other guitarist has left established bands and playing consistently improved or even maintained at the same level as him live. Hes still passionate about playing without being arrogant it flows through him it wasnt taught or studied

  • @gladiator22666
    @gladiator22666 Před 3 lety +6

    This is awesome.
    If you read this Richie how about releasing an album of some of your favourite songs ......the songs that inspired you to pick up a guitar 🤘
    I'll order my copy now 👍

    • @edgarsifuentes3248
      @edgarsifuentes3248 Před 2 lety +1

      Yngwie Malsteen did that in 1996 some Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore and Ulrich Roth in that album🎸

  • @takahiro-sumitomo
    @takahiro-sumitomo Před 3 měsíci

    I love Michael Schenker. I think this person perfectly handles Michael Schenker's phrases and sounds. I think he is the only person in the world who can not only play the notes but also the sounds and soul that Michael would play so perfectly. I sincerely hope he makes more 70's rock.

  • @darkeidholorimeevilgeniusp867

    My first concert was AC DC with Bon Scott opening for UFO $6 at Hara Arena in Dayton Ohio. My Second was Def Leppard opening for Scorpions with Judas Priest headlining for $7, yeah I'm a Heavy Metal Fossil. Seeing Kiss on tv made me an Air Guitarist, seeing Judas Priest live made me wanna learn how to play one. Needless to say I know a high % of the Priest catalog and when you first joined them I thought they had the wrong Faulkner in the band until I saw you play. Thank you for sharing this amazing cover of a song a play every day.

  • @tezotezo8532
    @tezotezo8532 Před 6 lety +32

    Well, who'd have thought it, kk was irreplaceable, And then Judas Priest hit the jackpot when Richie joined, it is totally unbelievable how Judas Priest still make the great music that they do, Richie's contribution to this has fast forwarded Judas Priest into total heavy metal legends, well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @bobpugliese4428
      @bobpugliese4428 Před 4 lety +3

      Tezo Richies a great player but really had nothing to do with establishing JP as a legend. The road was paved way before Ritchie. Hes a great fit much like ripper owens was during halfords departure. Think of it this way screaming for vengeance was recorded prior to Ritchie even playing guitar. Its one thing to play songs and another to write them

    • @Robil63
      @Robil63 Před 4 lety +1

      Hear hear!🎸

    • @mrreemann3739
      @mrreemann3739 Před rokem

      Yeah but why didn't the Rick n Roll Hall of Fame include Richie? Uhhhh cause he hasn't been with them 25 years??? But the Go Go's are in!

    • @tezotezo8532
      @tezotezo8532 Před rokem

      @@bobpugliese4428 that is true 👍

    • @tezotezo8532
      @tezotezo8532 Před rokem

      @@mrreemann3739 probably same as the 2 drummers prior to scott

  • @davidfrazier1186
    @davidfrazier1186 Před 4 lety +2

    Cant mess with MAGIC ! Schenker would be PROUD !

  • @SAAker15
    @SAAker15 Před 13 lety +5

    Awesome Solo...

  •  Před 8 lety

    Graduated 1973. I was in the best rock music ride beginning then. Heard all the best metal bands from there to 2000. Then I saw you with Judas Priest and must say you are fantastic in carrying a majestic metal cycle that is amazing! Thank you sir.

  • @nylonsteel
    @nylonsteel Před 9 lety +7

    Love your playing ,great take on some Schenker

  • @superdave7241
    @superdave7241 Před 2 lety +3

    GREAT!!!!!👍

  • @blackfender100
    @blackfender100 Před 8 lety +1

    Super one of my favorite rock songs of all time. SCHENKER !

  • @richardlucy1283
    @richardlucy1283 Před 4 lety +2

    Michaels technic is unsurpassed🔥👌

  • @Is308enough
    @Is308enough Před 8 lety +5

    That was brilliant. You have amazing talent. Great playing.

  • @danieldmramos
    @danieldmramos Před 4 lety +1

    Rock Bottom is a rock masterpiece.

  • @petritaanila3476
    @petritaanila3476 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi there, Mr. Faulkner! I see lots of similarities between this video and your solo from You've got another thing coming with only bass drum background. I think what we hear in both solos is definitely your personality, attitude and what you have to say in terms of music. Just love your taste of palm muting during ripping while descending. And just to be followed by: the unimaginary unlimited ripping attack in bends that bring focus. It is just a mind blowing style of bringing together bend and attack. That's your style and it is awesome, unique and leave me astonished every time! All that must be why you are much loved Judas Priest RHRF virtuoso nowadays.You definitely earn your spot on stage and I can't wait to see you again. I think that you have become a Messenger of guitar playing and huge idol of so many. Who would be better to accompany the great Metal God Rob Halford himself than the Guitar God Richie Faulkner?I just hope Glenn Tipton stays with you guys despite his parkinsons desease. No surrender! He is one of a kind genius with his melodies and bigger than life visions in guitar solos and riffs. Judas Priest family loves you guys to the Moon and back. Greetings from Finland by the way!

  • @OrigamiDeathTool
    @OrigamiDeathTool Před 4 lety +1

    Nice one! Funny thing is, I’ve been listening to Obsession all week and here this pops up!

  • @jon_schnee6801
    @jon_schnee6801 Před 2 lety

    Awesome Michael 😎😎

  • @ZedTee190
    @ZedTee190 Před 12 lety +1

    Wow! Excellent job. My favorite track of all time. You certainly nailed the solo!

  • @eddievanbasten1751
    @eddievanbasten1751 Před rokem

    He rocks, i rock, we rock. Another outstanding guitar solo. Love his work, love Schenker’s more though. CZcams is so good for watching solos.

  • @wizerulz
    @wizerulz Před 9 lety +27

    Michael would be proud, you honored him but at the same time made it your own. Any chance you might jam with him?
    Really nice...subscribed !!

  • @BladeHudson
    @BladeHudson Před 4 lety

    Reasons why you deserve the spot you're in now... I absolutely love watching your old CZcams vids...makes me want to woodshed everytime... THANK YOU so much for not giving up dude... I needed your inspiration 🙏🏽

  • @nedretozcan
    @nedretozcan Před 7 lety +3

    best cover on youtube.i love you richie !!

  • @davidedwardphotographyandv3710

    Excellent!

  • @eirikdanielsen8659
    @eirikdanielsen8659 Před rokem

    I Think u do IT Even better then the originals,you are an amasing gitar player.from Eirik Norway.rock on.

  • @scorpionudo
    @scorpionudo Před 10 lety +5

    Great ! Richie first name as Blackmore of Deep Purple
    now another Priest guitar player
    Bruno of France Europe

  • @armandochavez3365
    @armandochavez3365 Před 2 lety +1

    Michael Shenker and KK Downing almost made some tracks together.
    Downing and Shenker? Now that would be some high magnitude guitar playing collaboration. Still may happen as Kk has said many times.

  • @pjacquin7420
    @pjacquin7420 Před 9 lety +1

    well done! perfect release...and very nice words of a gentleman to an amazing axemaster!

  • @coldfusionman
    @coldfusionman Před 6 lety

    Bravo! Well done Richie! Yes, Michael rocks and deserves a LOT more recognition.

  • @flaphead325
    @flaphead325 Před 7 lety +2

    You're awesome Ritchie !!

  • @LukasTipton
    @LukasTipton Před 10 lety +12

    A part of this is in your solo from another thing coming

  • @aintmanyofusleft
    @aintmanyofusleft Před 3 lety

    micheal schenker is untouchable for many,
    I'll say....you nailed it.
    fluidity is Micheals "talent" along with many other talents.
    to be in his shoes one day.......play on!!

  • @staszewaM
    @staszewaM Před 12 lety +1

    You are a legend, you are untouchable Ritchie!

  • @mr.natural.
    @mr.natural. Před 4 lety

    Te falta mucho para llegar donde está Michael Schenker....sigue aprendiendo de los mejores....todavía te queda...

  • @alexandredecastrofaleiro5677

    Very good!!!

  • @PronouncedDead
    @PronouncedDead Před 10 lety +3

    excellent job, love your playing, Welcome to Priest

  • @ernestkaiser6893
    @ernestkaiser6893 Před 6 lety

    One of my all time favorite solos. Hats off to ya Richie!

  • @goklie
    @goklie Před 8 lety

    Man you are always spot on! You always pick the best tunes to cover. Wish I had a friend like you man. We could jam for days.

  • @AXEFLYERFV
    @AXEFLYERFV Před 13 lety +1

    JUST AWESOME !!! LOVED IT MAN!!!
    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING!!!
    10

  • @gixxusmetalman7435
    @gixxusmetalman7435 Před 3 lety

    The new wave of guitar hero ....bloody brilliant !

  • @rodolfolinone
    @rodolfolinone Před 8 lety +5

    BRAVISSIMOOOOO !!!!

  • @3to5andglassy
    @3to5andglassy Před 7 lety

    Nice improvisation while including some of the original riffs from Phenomenon and Strangers. Very cool!

  • @boatingforbeginners7949

    WoW! As a Schenker fan.. That was Awesome!

  • @andrewtongue7084
    @andrewtongue7084 Před 5 lety

    Schenker is one of the all-time greats - I grew up listening to the Scorpions (with his brother Rudy), UFO, & of course, MSG - I still wear all those tour T-shirts from back in the day, albeit they are faded & well worn; to me, he is a force of nature in the world of rock guitar legends, including Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Rhoads, S-R Vaughan, Satriani, Vai, Van Halen, to mention but a few. Great licks, Richie !! :D

  • @gregdemeterband
    @gregdemeterband Před 4 lety

    What do You Mean? Michael Schenker, is One of The best Names out there! Great Tone...Great everything!

  • @siddharthghosh3963
    @siddharthghosh3963 Před 4 lety

    I keep coming back to this video.

    • @bobpugliese4428
      @bobpugliese4428 Před 4 lety

      Siddharth check out james bell on you tube. This kid is unbelievable

    • @siddharthghosh3963
      @siddharthghosh3963 Před 4 lety

      @@bobpugliese4428 Yup, he's performing on a street, right? That was awesome as well!

    • @bobpugliese4428
      @bobpugliese4428 Před 4 lety

      @@siddharthghosh3963 glad you enjoyed it. Pretty amazing considering his age and that its live on the street. His tone is incredible with regards to his gear. A les paul copy and a roland cube amp

  • @tedmich
    @tedmich Před 8 lety

    A very nice rendition, a homage rather than a duplication. Bravo!

  • @normdavis2253
    @normdavis2253 Před 4 lety

    Rich,well PRACTICE D,precise. I myself have listening to the BROTHER S FOR MANY,HINT 71.GAVE UP MY AGE.F.M. JUST STARTED. ANALOG.2 IN. TAPE.OH BTW 65 YRS OLD,FROM D.C..HAVE SEEN MANY HEAVYWEIGHTS.

  • @sergiochiorino3244
    @sergiochiorino3244 Před 3 lety

    FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!

  • @schismc
    @schismc Před 13 lety +1

    Nice job capturing Michael's tone.

  • @JesusKnowsMe7
    @JesusKnowsMe7 Před 4 lety

    Smokin Hot Richie ! Awesome !

  • @patton135
    @patton135 Před 2 lety

    Que maravilla. Saludos desde Chile.

  • @SuperTbird78
    @SuperTbird78 Před 13 lety

    great job jammin' to my favorite guitarist & my favorite song!! Kick Ass!!

  • @anthonydipasquale1959
    @anthonydipasquale1959 Před 5 lety +2

    Ritchie faukner is very tastey. He plays fast then slows up and shows you real playing. One of the best players on the planet

  • @steveclem
    @steveclem Před 6 lety

    Very good.

  • @OscarBenben
    @OscarBenben Před 3 lety +1

    Mate I love your style

  • @davemcafeeguitar
    @davemcafeeguitar Před 5 lety

    Awesome phrasing and feel. Can’t wait to see you in Vegas next month with Priest 🤘🏻

  • @DANIELTHIBAULTchannel
    @DANIELTHIBAULTchannel Před 8 lety +2

    great sound! scorpions years!

  • @jetro7173
    @jetro7173 Před 2 lety

    Great Richie!🎸🤘

  • @luizhenriquemoraismazzucco4526

    HELL YEAH THANKS MAN

  • @mrtnirocz
    @mrtnirocz Před 12 lety

    Great!, interpretation....finaly someone ethic the balls to play and improvise...I'm proud to call you a guitar brother....I will learning your licks.....

  • @YoooEric
    @YoooEric Před 13 lety

    Dude, teach me. You are the man!!! Oh and great show in San Antonio! I was right in the front jamming with you the entire time!

  • @user-if3lk7ct8k
    @user-if3lk7ct8k Před 2 lety

    A true metal god, the Falcon 🤘

  • @XxTheMetalGoddessXx
    @XxTheMetalGoddessXx Před 13 lety

    Omg Richie u r a true GOD!!!!!! Thanks so much for posting these Richie :)

  • @inamerciamortonmorton7091

    Gostei muito Richie. Sou de Mongaguá Sp Brasil

  • @jeha1852
    @jeha1852 Před 4 lety

    perfect

  • @FREDCHAPELLIERmusic
    @FREDCHAPELLIERmusic Před 11 lety

    Well done Richie!!!! Cheers from France.

  • @l.a.connection9759
    @l.a.connection9759 Před 4 lety

    Wow! 🤘

  • @miltonmoore2823
    @miltonmoore2823 Před 2 lety

    i saw you in Lima Peru in South American firepower tour. Get well soon brother!

  • @DarioSantaAnnaOfficial
    @DarioSantaAnnaOfficial Před 13 lety

    awesome song, awesome solo n awesome playing mang,, cheers n keep rocking

  • @jfo3000
    @jfo3000 Před 8 lety +3

    Michael is untouchable in my mind as well; but you manage to touch on that greatness! This performance made me a fan instantly! Richie, Is that tone from a wah, or just the pickups? What pickups?

    • @sabo3592
      @sabo3592 Před 8 lety

      its the EMG 57 Pickup in this one

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 Před 8 lety

      Thanks!

  • @veenanitai
    @veenanitai Před 5 lety

    I love it, it is great and astonishing

  • @lilize29
    @lilize29 Před 13 lety

    Congrats Richie!!!
    Can't wait to see you rocking with Judas Priest here in Brazil in September!!!
    \m/

  • @Sergioloser
    @Sergioloser Před 12 lety

    Hey Richie,
    Just wanted to say that I saw Priest live in Calgary a few weeks ago and thought that the band and yourself were top notch. last saw Priest on the Defenders tourin the '80's. nice job on the UFO song, Michael is one of the best!

  • @brucedickinson9012
    @brucedickinson9012 Před 6 lety

    I graduated in mid 80's so I'm a old school rocker, Accept,Scorps,Ufo,Msg and last but certainly not least Iron Maiden, and Priest as well, but from the first time i seen and heard you play i thought you were a better than average player and still do.Good take on Michelle, take care bro.

  • @Cugel58
    @Cugel58 Před 13 lety

    mind blowing beautiful... awesome well done

  • @holysmoke7887
    @holysmoke7887 Před 9 lety +3

    Epic

  • @Grunfeld
    @Grunfeld Před 13 lety

    Great feel! Really enjoyed watching and listening to that. :-)

  • @warpigcat
    @warpigcat Před 2 lety

    I'm really surprised. Great job.

  • @GregoryPearsonMusic
    @GregoryPearsonMusic Před 2 lety

    I think you just touched!

  • @dannywilliams9264
    @dannywilliams9264 Před 4 lety

    Great solo! Schenker = Godlike

  • @erikwolter1
    @erikwolter1 Před 4 lety

    Your Guitarsound is brilliant and gripping!

  • @omarmahfouz5599
    @omarmahfouz5599 Před 6 lety +1

    perfection

  • @damienstargemini
    @damienstargemini Před 12 lety

    I am a huge UFO (Michael Schenker) fan and I think you did him justice. Great job bud. :-)

  • @passakornboontasri7481

    fantastic

  • @HotChannelGirls
    @HotChannelGirls Před 11 lety +1

    0:42 holy shit so clean

  • @chromaticking
    @chromaticking Před 10 lety

    Awsome performance.i like how you play so melodic but also use your own licks in there.rock on \m/

  • @johnnyblaze522
    @johnnyblaze522 Před rokem

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Himalyantiger
    @Himalyantiger Před 7 lety +2

    What are those wonderful licks and solos you pay on the 12th fret? Natural minor scale? PS thank you for the guitar pick you gave me at hard rock casino in Vancouver .Judas Priest concert was awesome but seeing you was like watching my favorite guitar player Michael Schenker infront of me!! Flying V, long blonde hair. Thank you so much!! Your solos are amazing by the way!!

  • @guitarpaddy83
    @guitarpaddy83 Před 12 lety

    It's really awesome!

  • @aaronglenn6126
    @aaronglenn6126 Před 4 lety

    You are one of the greats to me Richie.

  • @flyveexplo
    @flyveexplo Před 5 lety

    very good !!!! so very close michael would be confused ,, ha ha

  • @georgechronas
    @georgechronas Před 9 lety +1

    you just made my fucking day!

  • @VLombardi01
    @VLombardi01 Před 11 lety

    Awesome job! Happy New Year!