This video was shot during the rehearsal and recording of MSG's next album "THE UNFORGIVEN". Since this is not a pro-shot video, you cannot expect too much. HOWEVER,
1. You can see how they rehearse and record the album, which is rare to see. Michael rehearses in a very relaxed way. Everybody in the band looks quite fitted in with each other.
2. You can hear lots of Michael's outtakes and alternative lead plays, all of which are cool.
3. Also, you can guess how good the album will be. It will be heavier than the previous studio album "Written In The Sand". My first impression is that this album is based on Michael's great riffs. Of course his solo is great, but he is the king of riffs. It seems that Kelly Keeling is a David Coverdale-kind-of classical singer with straight shouting vocal. I feel he suits MSG.
4. Additionally, you can see private shots of Michael and Linda loving each other. As you can see from the video package, Michael's hair is back to short and original blond which I love. He signed the cover in front of me on January 12, 1999. He looks cool and fine.
Let us look forward to the release of The Unforgiven! --- (added 01/16/1999)
I have got a message from Michael J. Petro of PetroSneef: "Michael Schenker's current rhythm guitarist/keyboardist, Sneef Mitchell (aka Seth Bernstein) now has a side-project (PetroSneef) web page. It can be found at http://www.clubhousewreckards.com. Give us a link for your bios! Also check out some comments
of his about the about-to-be-released studio album, published
at Tristan's site. You have Sneef's permission to paste those
onto your site as well...
Thanks!
Here's Sneef's comments: "Rehearsals started on October 10th in Cotati, California. These sessions lasted for 10 days up until recording the album. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and we basically worked out parts Michael had already written. We had about 14 songs in all, I think, but 12 were selected. The music is definitely heavier than "Written"; and often reminiscent of classic Schenker. As to why Shane and I are the only remaining members; Barry Sparks was touring with Billy Myers, and Michael decided on a singer other than David Van Landing. The contributions were made as a collective effort, and all ideas were considered. Michael was a pleasure to work with. Very cheerful and agreeable. I actually haven't heard the album with all the parts mixed, including mine.(believe it or not!). The album will be released February 15th,'99."
Mike Petro
1. Conversation with the Producer on the artwork for album cover, etc. |
2. Rehearsal & recording of "Live For Today" |
3. Rehearsal & recording of "Illusion" |
4. Rehearsal & recording of "Carry On" |
5. Rehearsal & recording of "What A Mess" |
6. Rehearsal & recording of "Pilot Of Your Soul" |
7. Rehearsal & recording of "Fat City" |
This video was recorded on March 19, 1997. Yes, I was there! Of course, I have Story Live CD. However, this video has renewed my memory and brought me another sensation. You can again realize that Michael's performance on this day was really fabulous. He looks very healthy, too.
Although most parts of the video were shot with one retained camera, it is really excellent. The sound is not Hi-Fi, but it is very clear, probably too clear thereby lessening its 'live' feelings.
My impression on this live can be found in my concert review. Also, although this video's audio recording is different from the live CD, my comment on the CD can be applied to this video.
Video 1 | ||
1. Scorpions In Search Of Peace Of Mind | 2. UFO Doctor Doctor | 3. UFO Let It Roll |
4. UFO Natural Thing | 5. UFO Lights Out | 6. UFO Only You Can Rock Me |
7. Scorpions Another Piece Of Meat | 8. Michael Schenker Group Into The Arena | 9. Michael Schenker Group Are You Ready To Rock |
10. Michael Schenker Group Assault Attack | 11. Michael Schenker Group Captain Nemo | 12. McAuley Schenker Group No Time For Losers |
13. McAuley Schenker Group Save Yourself | 14. Contraband All Way From The Memphis | 15. UFO Pushed To The Limit |
16. Michael Schenker Group Written In The Sand | 17. Michael Schenker Group Back To Life | |
Video 2 | ||
18. Michael Schenker Group Love Never Dies | 19. Michael Schenker Group Essence | 20. McAuley Schenker Group Never Ending Nightmare |
21. Michael Schenker Group Bijou Pleasurette | 22. Michael Schenker Positive Forward | 23. Michael Schenker Group Lost Horizons |
24. UFO Too Hot To Handle | 25. Michael Schenker Group Attack Of The Mad Axeman | 26. UFO Love To Love |
27. Michael Schenker Group On And On | 28. Michael Schenker Group Armed And Ready | 29. Michael Schenker Group Feel Like A Good Thing |
30. UFO Rock Bottom |