Beyond The Astral Skies [Import]

Uli Jon Roth | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 6, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Emi Uk/Zoom
• ASIN: B001MGNT9U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,453 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the 1985 album from the guitar maestro (better known to some Rock fans as Ulrich Roth, who was the lead guitarist in German hard rockers the Scorpions from 1974-78). Recorded between December 1983 and April 1984, and released by EMI in 1985, Electric Sun's first major label release features cover art by the late Monika Danneman, and now includes two bonus edits of the album's lead single 'The Night The Master Comes', and it's B-side, 'The Return'. EMI. 2009.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interstellar Guitar virtuoso, May 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beyond Astral Skies (Audio Cassette)

What can you say about this Guitarist and these albums that would do them justice, I have been a Uli Roth fan since the early eighties. I purchased his first two solo albums "Earthquake" and "Firewind" in 1983, the singing did not make me get to excited, but his guitar playing on those albums was awesome,very hendrixy chordal voicings coupled with his unique melodic soloing which he delivers with a beautiful tone,exceptional technique,and wonderful finger and tremolo arm vibrato, one of the few technically advanced players who can play with incredible feel and sensitivity, "not a brutal shredder". I believe "beyond the Astral skies" should be a land mark in musical history,it has phenomenally inspiring music on it, plus more exceptional playing. Uli seems to tap into the same kind of energy that hendrix did,his style is different, but a similar vibe encompasses both these players works. I recommend buying these albums.The last album he made was a departure from his earlier work but if you like classical music blended with rock music this album is equally as good,(keep in mind Prologue to Symphonic Legends is driven more by his song writting talents,he plays sparingly but each solo is great)Have a great day and remember to listen to some Uli jon Roth, he will make your day!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure genious, November 27, 2008

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The Reader Without A Name (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond Astral Skies (Mlps) (Audio CD)

Uli Jon Roth is a true musical genius and one of the first people to capably and effectively combine rock and classical music. While Beyond the Astral Skies is definitely rock there is strong classical influence in many parts. What is truly amazing about this CD is the wide range of emotions Uli makes you feel be it euphoria, sadness, joy, anger, or astonishment. Beyond the Astral Skies was recorded at an interesting point in Uli's career between the point where he was more of a pure rock musician (previous CDs) and the point where he became completely devoted to the art of combining rock and classical. So you get a rock CD with an other worldly feeling to many of the tracks. Anyone who loves beautiful music needs to get Beyond the Astral Skies and the Prologue to the Symphonic Legends / Sky of Avalon CD. Uli Jon Roth is truly one of the great musical geniuses of his generation.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting listening..., June 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beyond Astral Skies (Audio Cassette)

I often come back to this CD. It has come pretty stunning guitar work on it and is so full of musical melodrama. I love it!