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Poster for Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force: Live in Japan '85

Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force: Live in Japan '85

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2006 | 84 min | Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for music lovers.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Never drags, at 1 hr 24 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Inspired by the flamboyance of Hendrix, the digitally dexterous Swede started out playing in bands, but it wasn't long before he was putting his name (and what a name!) to line-ups skilled enough to support a six-string style that leans as much towards the world of classical music as that of rock. In the course of an ongoing career that encompasses ground-breaking music, global gigging, award winning albums, and as many front covers & critical backslaps as one lifetime can sensibly handle, Malmsteen has virtually reinvented the guitar as an instrument to be seen with - as this concert in the Land Of The Rising Sun clearly demonstrates…

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Takashi Tanatsugu

  • Yngwie MalmsteenGuitar
  • Marcel JacobBass
  • Jeff Scott SotoVocals
  • Anders JohanssonDrums
  • Jens JohanssonKeyboards