G3 Live in Denver

Even if you are an avid fan of Yngwie, you have to admit that his sound is rather noisy in perspective with the other acts presented in this concert. Actually I was more impressed with the sonic clarity of the original 1996 G3 concert compared to this one. Anyway, I scratched my head when I first saw that Yngwie was a member of G3. I wondered how he would fit in, and now I have witnessed that, in my opinion, he didn't fit in that well. I'm not criticizing him as a guitarist, but being a member of G3 is not his niche, because having a huge wall of Marshall amps and "chugging" a mid-70's style Stratocaster puts him in a different league than the two Italian virtuosos, Satch and Vai.

I liked the original G3 concert video better than this one. But regardless, Vai and Satriani are remarkable electric guitar players. Put Vai and McAlpine together on stage, and the guitar showmanship is beyond ridiculous. And as always, Vai's performance is as much a visual treat as a musical one. I look forward to the day when Vai matures to the level of classical guitar. He has fingers 6 inches long, and to someday watch him chew and shred his way through classical pieces with ease will be quite enjoyable.

If you're a G3 fan, it's worth the price of the ticket. And if you're an Yngwie fan, you have even more to enjoy.