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I love Yngwie. His music got me into classical music, just like jazz fusion guitarists like Holdsworth got me into more traditional jazz.

Don't see a lot of new guitarists playing neoclassical guitar anymore, but that's okay I guess. Maybe someday Michael Romeo will release a half decent Symphony X record with some neoclassical licks, but I'm not holding my breath.

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Have you heard his Angels Of Love album? It has lots of what you'd expect from Yngwie, but it is nearly entirely acoustic and très romantique.

It's actually one of the most intensely relaxing albums I own. You don't usually expect to hear that in re an 80's shredder. I usually play stuff like this when people who dislike metal (gasp!) are visiting.

PS: Symphony X is pretty great, too. Reminds me of 80's thrash with a neo-classical accent, and has all the prog elements that make the genre great.

Yes I have. I did go through a heavy Yngiwe phase in my teens when I was trying to learn most of his music. I expect that you play the guitar too?

I do. I bet you can guess what style.

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