The Yngwie Malmsteen Interview 

"I'll play something of Bach...., ah sorry, that's mine". Genius

I’ve never seen him nicer and more polite than with you. You bring the best out of your guests - and make me proud as a Swedish music teacher.

Dude, Rick Beato is awesome. His interviews of these legends are legendary themselves. Easily the best Yngwie interview I’ve seen.

I've interviewed him four times for guitar magazines and he's always been super friendly and open.

Rick’s phone book must be incredible 😅

Everyone talks about Rick's knowledge and talent but he's also a superb interviewer. He lets the subject answer and elaborate and he asks questions that fans want to know. Excellent!

this video is historical archive for later generations to watch..thank RIck ...

I met Yngwie outside his tour bus in Atlanta after the Dio Magica Tour in 2000 which he was a co headliner. Nicest guy, truly genuine and down to earth. Good memories.

We have toured with Yngwie twice, and you brought out the man that we knew. Just a guy obsessed with guitar and writing/playing music. No rockstar BS. Best Yngwie interview ever. 👏

By the time Rick is done he’ll have had more famous musicians in his studio than Abbey Road, it’ll have to be registered as a historic site.

Him talking about Van Halen choked me up for some reason. So genuine… “It was like somebody dropped a f*cking bomb.”

I saw Yngwie when he opened for AC/DC at the Forum in Inglewood CA back in the 1980's! It was my first concert ever and he literally blew my mind! What an amazing musician!

The thing about Yngwie is that nobody can ever say that he isn’t 100% passionate about what he does.

These interviews are actually much more significant than people realize. Rick is really creating a chronicle of music history with these. Absolutely great stuff

I saw Yngwie in High School somewhere around 1986. It was at Fenders Ballroom in Long Beach, CA. It was the loudest show I have ever seen. My ears are still ringing. It was incredible.

What a talent. I remember seeing him in the late 80’s amazing live. To hear him talk as to his life and his talent amazing.

Had the pleasure to hang with Yngwie numerous times when I worked for Fender & this is exactly how he is. Always present, sharp as a tack, extremely intelligent, well read & knowledgeable on many subjects outside of music, gracious & polite. Plus he’s freaking hilarious & great company. Gotta love him.

This is by far the best Yngwie interview I have ever seen. I was fortunate to be invited to meet him backstage after a small club show in the early 90's. We sat alone and talked guitar and classical music for what seemed like forever but was really about 15 minutes. I told him that I went to college to study music because of his influence and received an education because of him. He told me that it was one of the nicest things anyone had ever said to him. He could not have been more attentive and kind. This interview shows the Yngwie that I met that night. Thank you Rick!

Never have I heard an artist describe his art with so much detail, this guy is a musical engineering genius & an excellent performer who truly loves what he does; excellent interview!!!😊

Mr. Beato, you have outdone yourself. You and Yngwie should do more videos. The chemistry between you two is off the charts. You have brought the best interview out of the Swedish Maestro. My favorite guitarist of all time. The almost hour seemed like only ten minutes. You ask the right questions. Major kudos to you sir.

I've watched and read hundreds of Yngwie interviews over the years. This is, by far, the greatest one. Your way of asking deep questions and then allowing the artist to actually speak without interrupting them is rare these days. Bravo.

Yngwie has a reputation for being a rather... difficult personality to be around, but it looks like he has really become a more pleasant person over the last decade, which is great to see!

One of the most gifted guitar players EVER...this man's talent is unreal.

13:51 he says "so, more is more" referring to using scalloped and tall frets, then he sweeps and laughs, HILLARIOUS!

Turns out a successful interview with Yngwie simply requires expertise in the subject matter, and an interviewer that parks his ego at the door and asks sincere questions. Rick you bring out the best in people. Please keep them coming. Bless you.

This has to be the most demystifying interview ever. His appreciation for life is admirable. Excellent video, Rick.

Hands down the best Yngwie interview I've ever heard. This was so enjoyable. I've never ever seen Yngwie this engaging. All the personal history... it was like I was hearing that kid, that young guy, in the moment at that time describing what was happening and feeling his initial surprise, astonishment, appreciation, drive, discovery... all that. There are times when talking to people, especially the older we all get, when you can see in their eyes that young soul that lives within. That was this interview. Sorry, I rarely go all fanboy like this. I was just that taken in. Thank you for this! Cheers.

such an awesome no bullshit kind of guy.

I’ll never forget seeing him while shopping in a grocery store in N Miami in the mid 90’s. He was walking around in all black leather and left in his Ferrari. Surreal.

50 minutes isn’t enough. What a legend.

After this interview, I understand him better. He's textbook genius with a very strong work ethic.

Let’s not forget that this man to this day is doing things few have or can replicate. Great video, 10/10.

I've been listening to Yngwie since 1985 when I was in High School and I remember him having a HUGE impact on all of us guitarists back in the day. Now that I'm living in Miami I occasionally see him pumping gas into his Ferrari or shopping at Publix. Twice I approached him and each time he took a few minutes to talk to me. He's a super cool guy who has made a major contribution to the way guitarists play and think about music. What a great interview Rick you have a way of asking the questions we are all curious about.

I’ve never seen Yngwie so comfortable and so talkative in an interview. Good job Mr. Beato!

This interview gave me a much better understanding and appreciation of Yngwie.

Absolute legend here. Regardless of ego, no one can deny the impact he’s had on guitar history.

Some say he's cocky or whatever, but I appreciate his positive attitude and unabashed honestly. He just doesn't sugar coat anything and his opinions are his, and he doesn't expect you to agree. Great interview, Rick.

I'm so lucky i had the oportunity to see him in concert, in Paris, for his new album "magnum opus". I was at the front row and i had such a blast!

This literally is "THE Yngwie Malmsteen Interview". This is the absolute best interview of Yngwie I've ever seen. Way to go Rick!!!!

These aren’t just interviews that Rick does, these are masterclasses with the crème de la crème of musicians.

I was grateful to experience Yngwie with ACDC in 1985 (Fly on the wall tour) at the Spectrum in Philly. That bro threw his guitar up in the air, it looked to me like 50ft in the air, and it came down into his hands like he was dancing with a partner, it flowed so easily like water in a river. This man caught his guitar so perfectly in time, not a note was missed. I knew that myself as a young guitar player that this is the next revoution of guitar playing. And I wanted to absorb evrey note that penetrated my brain. I am so elated to to have experienced this masterful interview. Thank you

Says he never practiced. But the phrase you hear a lot is "it didn't happened overnight" He has worked his ass off to play and sound like that. I'm not saying he's lying. It probably didn't feel as practice, like boredom and repetitive and stuff. But that playing.... "didn't happen overnight" Great interview. Another musical history documentary right there. All these interviews must be cherished. We don't realize it now, but this is a civilizations archive. Love you Rick. And love you Yngwie

Dear Rick, Thankyou for letting Yngwie, just be…Yngwie… And it’s never a Malmsteen interview, without the slight jingle/jangle of his jewellery 😄.

I've been following Yngwie since I was 12, which is a million years ago at this point. This is the best interview with him I've ever seen and heard. He was so so articulate and focused and willing to share. It's stunning to hear him discuss topics that he almost never addresses. You've elevated yourself to a historian and documenting these conversations helps all musicians, but also, general lovers of music. This is truly, as the phrase goes, God's work. We are better the next time we touch our instrument from these conversations. It's intensely challenging to not inflect an opinion in a conversation with someone as formidable as Yngwie, yet, you as an actual peer, we're able to listen and ask the right questions. That is a remarkable skill. Thank you Rick, and thank you Yngwie. Also, Rising force is the best guitar album, not recorded by Allan Holdsworth, of the 80s. Change my mind.

I love Yngwie. It’s so funny how everytime you hear him talking or doing interviews, he’s always jingling and jangling with all the jewelry he wears. It’s kind of a signature of his. He’s just a cool cat.

Love this interview! I had met Yngwie maybe 12 years ago and he was one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. His wife was very nice as well. He is a true master of the guitar.

Yngwie is a great storyteller and a fascinating person. Really good interview.

I'm 54 and I read the hell out of Guitar magazines in my day. Yngwie comes off as a complete different person when I hear him talk to you as opposed to reading an interview. This is a great interview. Thank you to you both.

Yngwie is so cool, I love his attitude towards music. He pushed himself to make it happen, never excepting anything less than great. Great interview, loved Yngwie’s stories.

Rick, you have done it again........ Best Yngwie interview ever!!!!! I wish it was the only one I had ever listened to from him. Thank you!

Wow was this good. I've never heard Yngwie this way. So interesting! Thank you🎸

Great interview,Rick. 1)The guy always says his family is the reason he has musicality. 2)Always says good things about other musicians even when they have nothing to do with his story 3)he call Tosin "friend" when Abasi is litterally a huge fan of Malmsteen as Govan is. 4)He is always so effortless polite ("can I say this?" 😅) 5)He created a new way to play the guitar 6)He talk about an unknow band called "Sweet" and reffers to them like a great band 7)Does not make it difficult to understand his method like other guitarists just to be perceived like an impossible achievement 9)Admitts to being surprised that he sold out concerts and being in the charts. 10)Loves Holdworth 😂 Seriously ¿why the hate? ,I don't listen to him anymore but has a place in my guitar arsenal and love for music. I think I'm going to listen Rising force and play over his records til the end of the weekend. Such a legend ❤ Edit: I know Sweet is not an underground band. Don't try to be the bands history know-all. You get the point. That's why people hate youtube pedant musicians or critics. A lot of good things but you stick to that. STFU.

What a great interview. Love Yngwie... what a great human being.

Thank you Rick for this interview.. Yngwie is a legend... ❤🎸

I’m not a Malmsteen fan, but I enjoyed this interview and I must admit that he’s a genius, with great dedication and passion. His name will remain forever in the modern guitar music history.

I love how much space Rick gives to his guests. This is a 52 minutes video, and I wouldn't be surprised if Rick's total speak time was less than 10 minutes out of that. He definitely knows how to get people at ease and get them to talk. It just flows naturally and never feels forced. Beautifully done!

What a legend. No one can touch this man!!

I have never seen a nicer, friendlier, easier to get along with or a more informative and professional version of Mr. Yngwie Malmsteen in my entire 58 years. I have a whole new level of respect for Yngwie, his music and where he came from. I am blown away at how much I enjoyed this video interview with Rick and Yngwie. Yngwie didn't even have to play much at all and I still loved it. Thank you you guys! Great job!

Absolutely outstanding interview, Rick! You treated him with respect, and you can tell Yngwie really respects you. He was extremely relaxed and seemed excited to be doing the interview. Yngwie is a legend, and you really brought out the best in him.

I just couldn’t turn it off 😂 I watched the whole thing. Great interview and video of a living legend!

Yngwie came to THessaloniki early 90s. I was blown away. We were around 500 people in a small bar-club packed and everysingle one waited for the autograph. I loved it and still remember this live.

People can say wherever about him, but his dedication and obsession to perfection puts him among the guitar gods for eternity.

Having watched Rick interview amazing artist from multiple genres, I believe I finally understand why his formula works so well. These artist are incredibly comfortable around Rick, because they respect him. They know that his knowledge is vast and that his love for music is greater than his knowledge. Thank you for these interviews Rick, amazing stuff.

Remarkable how there's just no other Yngwie Malmsteen. He is one and only.

What I love most about Yngve is that he is himself 100%. In Sweden there is enormous lack of stand you ground. Love from Sweden.

Can we all just appreciate how knowledgeable Yngwie is in regards to like EVERYTHING? Never expected him to be sooo immersed in not just playing but also recording, production, gear, etc.

This channel has turned into a historical music retrospective for posterity. Well done, Master Beato!

Why do I keep coming back to this interview?? Never knew a thing about him other than knowing how fast he played but I guess you can't judge a book by its cover. Very informative and great interview. I'll be back...

Well, Rick, you got Yngwie on your podcast. Amazing 😮

Yngwie is a musical genius.... The way his mind works and interprets things... Crazy. But you also cannot argue against his incredible work ethic.... He combines genius with sheer hard work... A great example

Working directly with Yngwie on his signature SD pickups, and getting to know the man, was a career highlight.

I love Yngwie. Such a unique players. This is one of the most important guitar players of our time in my opinion. He paved the way for so many other players.

I've always admired his crazy talent, but not a fan of the style of music. But I could listen to Yngwie tell stories all day. What a great interview!

I wish this went on longer. Also, one of my favorite aspects of an Yngwie interview is hearing the jingle-jangle of his bracelets.

I like that Yngwie is pretty much a kid at heart. People can go on and on about how he is a '1 trick' pony, but his carved an entire legacy with that '1 trick'. Late 80s and 90s Malmsteen will forever be untouched.

Yngwie comes across very intelligent and very attentive. Very in the moment. Extraordinary guitarist 🤘

New guitarist here ☝️ At the age at 54 (Jeez 🙄) Haven’t touched a guitar since I was 13-14 years old. I bought the Ampero Mini a month ago. Have just returned it the other day and drove home with the Ampero Stage II. Damn it is great fun🎸 So after many hours on keys 🎹 I found a new rabbit hole - number 2 guitar are on its way 🤘

I like how Yngwie looks down the camera at us, the audience, as well as at you, Rick. It really helps connect us with the tales and the experience. Particularly “It’s not sweep picking!”

Say what you want about Yngwie -- his vibrato and tone are incomparable. Whether he plays 100 notes or just one, each one is beautiful

I recall this so vividly. I loved him at Barrymores in Ottawa, ON Canada. I was obsessed. Still am in love with the sound of a great Fender Stratocaster I recall In a dream I am flying and walk in a local mall. First person was Jimmy Hendrix sitting on a bench playing the rifts in Purple Haze and he pointed. I went in this pitch black void and Yngwe Malmsteen playing guitar and I said the music is perfect but do lyrics. He said he cant sing. I said you're stronger than you think.I said find someone. His car was a red cougar with a convertible and wrapped around a wooden post and he was unable to get his seatbelt so I undid it and carried him across the road. Weird dream I know but who can forget Hendrix or Yngwie. 😊❤

❤❤❤ ABSOLUTELY THE BEST YNGWIE INTERVIEW EVER. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THIS. MY 91 YEAR OLD DAD LOVED YNGWIE 'S PLAYING. MY DAD PASSED ON AUGUST 31,2023😢. HE GAVE ME HIS 1963 & 1972 FENDERS , 1965 FENDER DELUXE REVERB AMP WITH J.B.LANSING 12 INCH , ALUMINUM VOICE COIL ( BEFORE JBL BECAME A COMPANY) My name is KENNETH DUANE HOLLEY 😊

OMG this is not a simply interiview...it's an interview to a LIVING LEGEND OF GUITAR!!

A testament to you, Rick. Artists *want* to be interviewed by you and tell their story. This was an A+ example.

These kinds of interviews are so GREAT. Intelligent, music oriented questions. No BS, no "entertainment" questions. Bravo Rick!

Yngwie is quite intelligent and in this interview also showed that he is humble and a master at his craft. As a guitarist myself, I appreciated this interview and listening to him explain how his career got started and the development of his gear.

It is simply amazing to see how honest and humble he is.

Everybody talks about Yngwie’s speed or his technique, but his vibrato is just insane !!!!

My 33-year-old son started giving me guitar lessons a couple weeks ago. It's cool finally seeing an interview with the legend that my son has idolized since he was a teenager. This was so cool.

The term “virtuoso” comes to mind. The economy of movement on his top hand is wonderful.

Rick you create a great space for people to tell their story. Masterful. Thank you.

Aside from repeating what everyone else is saying - this indeed is easily the best Yngwie interview ever - I just want to make note of an important similarity between practically EVERY musician of this caliber: an unbridled tenacity to conquer the instrument. At 10 years old Yngwie found his life and began creating his dream. There’s not a guitar player alive who doesn’t understand how difficult it is to launch this plane. We have spent countless hours at it no matter what level we have achieved because it is an incredibly complex, beautiful and versatile instrument. And we’ve only begun to see what it can do and where it can go. But, even though I woke up many nights to the sound of a guitar thudding to the floor because I fell asleep playing it in my bed as a teenager, I had other interests and pursuits and eventually chose a safer route to support my family. People like Yngwie refused to breathe a single breath without the instrument in his hand. And I don’t think that hard work - which MUST be invested no matter the natural proclivity - gets nearly the attention it deserved. Yngwie didn’t just wake up one morning a neo-classical icon: he worked his a** off for it. Arrogant? Maybe. Or, refusing to waste time with people who often have no clue to all he sacrificed and invested to realize his dream.

My first trip out to LA was to go hangout at the Roxy in "82" I was 18 and the band was Steeler, I remember sitting at the booth and talking and everytime the guitar player would go into a solo my head would automatically turn and watch this guy I'd never heard of running across the stage throwing his guitar in the air and catching it without missing a note, incredible solos unlike I'd ever heard before, I found out his name was Yngwie Malmsteen so when the first Alcatraz record came out I bought a copy, ended up opening for Yngwie in 1992 at a club in Santa Ana CA. Called bananas, watched him sound check and he played nothing but blues, it was fantastic, tge greatest guitar player I've ever seen.

That was a fantastic and insightful interview with Yngwie. It really helps to understand his thought processes and how they translate into his finished products. A brilliant musician!!!

The man is a monster..we know he plays with so much chops..but the man has super soul..Passion!!

I don’t think people realise what a great sense of humour yngwie has. He is so down to earth, happy to share his secrets of his guitar playing .

That is the best Yngwie interview ever - how did you pull that off Rick ? 😀 I have also never seen him so down to earth and engaging in the interview as in this one. Cheers to both of you.

Good to hear Yngwie talk. He is still energetic about everything music after all these years 🤘

Great stuff. Rick Beato, please walk a few extra miles to get an interview like that with Ritchie Blackmore 🙏

Floored by the warmth and sympathy YJM radiates. I always read he behaved like a diva. In this interview, I saw a passionate man who followed his boyhood dreams and succeeded. Kudos, Rick for offering us great moments like this, where guitar heroes open up and share with us their inner thoughts.

Great interview, Yngwie was probably happy he was talking to someone with a vast musical knowledge like Rick.