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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 15:30:37
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Yep definitely one of the greatest rhythm guitarists ever! Absolutely massive sound.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 15:32:07
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Very sad indeed.
As you say mate, a brilliant rhythm guitar player, and happy to be somewhat overlooked and over-shadowed in favour of his brother.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 15:46:03
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So fundamental to AC/DC's sound, and as you said, Steve, very overlooked because of his brother. RIP Malcolm.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 15:47:04
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super bummer.
i really dig acdc,
and really appreciated malcoms part in the music.
he was already gone,
but will still be missed.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 16:19:54
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It wasn't until I saw them live that I realised what a relatively 'clean' sound he (and Angus for that matter) used. Just...really...fricken...LOUD!
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 16:23:12
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 16:41:12
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Wow... Heck, his brother George just died less than a month ago! (October 22nd.)
Angus? You still with us?
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 18:00:17
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 18:35:01
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☄ Helpfulby mettelus 2017/11/19 04:58:33
Another of Malcolm's legacies and also often overlooked was his phenomenal contribution to AC/DC's songwriting process.
I remember reading an article written around the time his dementia was first announced which correctly pointed out that not only does Malcolm receive a writing credit (alongside Angus) for the vast majority of AC/DC's original material, he was also responsible for most of the band's best-known and most-loved signature riffs. Ironic I suppose that his 'guitar hero' brother is nearly always the one associated with those riffs.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 18:48:09
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The nice thing about Malc's playing was he didn't (like most people would assume from their sound) rely solely on power chords. He used whatever chord formation sounded heaviest.
So although his playing was "simple" it was much more complex and frankly wonderful than it gets credit for.
And Angus is a brilliant player but without that sweet, textured bottom end a lot of what he did would not have worked nearly as well.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 18:55:39
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Yep. I love the sound of some of those chords like the F#/D from Highway to Hell (playing an open D with your thumb on the low F#).
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 18:58:58
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craigb
Yep. I love the sound of some of those chords like the F#/D from Highway to Hell (playing an open D with your thumb on the low F#).
Ha! That is pretty much how I always play my D's. I'm also a thumber for 6 string barre chords (unless there is some riff I want to launch into that benefits from a proper barre as it's foundation).
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 19:01:54
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In more irony, one month from today, Keith Richards will be 74...
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 19:05:10
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 19:35:27
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Almost every time I see bands play live, I see guys who can play faster and flashier than each other, but half decent rhythm players really are few and far between. No wonder that Malcolm's genius was under-appreciated.
I remember reading interviews with Angus where he was constantly singing Malcolm's praises, saying that what his older brother was playing was actually much harder than his own parts and crediting him with dialing in his tone in the studio in the early days.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 19:40:46
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Jeepers! I'm sitting here listening to old Bon era AC/DC tunes in memorium and realizing how insanely similar ole Malc's chord voicings are to mine. I never actually considered Malcom anywhere near the top of my "influences" list but I think he somehow wormed his way into my brain as a young greaser (I started listening to AC/DC when I was like 7 or so).
Wow. Thanks, Malc.
At this moment I'm thinking now in the top 5.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 19:51:08
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Apparently David Cassidy is on his way out as well, currently in an induced coma with organ failure.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 19:54:34
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Okay... so I've been kind of hunting for a good example of Malcom doing his thing on full display.
I'd say load up "Problem Child" off of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.
Simple rhythmically but just WAILING with his pick hand (and ripping the tubes on that Marshall to shreds) and ultra deep/heavy low end inversions of the chords (with the higher end inversions of the chords being covered by Angus).
This high/low rhythm technique is something I LOVE screwing with.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/18 20:26:32
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☄ Helpfulby Beepster 2017/11/18 20:29:07
Probably having a drink now with Bon. 
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/19 05:05:49
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It is truly rare to see someone have such a profound effect from the shadows, but heartwarming to see his contributions recognized. RIP
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/19 07:22:19
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Beepster
Okay... so I've been kind of hunting for a good example of Malcom doing his thing on full display.
I'd say load up "Problem Child" off of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.
Simple rhythmically but just WAILING with his pick hand (and ripping the tubes on that Marshall to shreds) and ultra deep/heavy low end inversions of the chords (with the higher end inversions of the chords being covered by Angus).
This high/low rhythm technique is something I LOVE screwing with.
I always thought If You Want Blood was a good one for his rhythm style. RIP, Malcolm.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/19 16:53:48
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To me, the most impressive thing about AC/DC was how tight their rhythm section was.
Malcolm was one of the only guitarists i know of who ignored the spotlight, just holding down the rhythm in the shadows. He was a big inspiration for me, as I was learning the instrument and all my friends were flying around with their Floyd Rose's. I just wanted to be the guy in the background keeping the song tight.
RIP.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/20 00:44:13
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DrLumen
I always thought If You Want Blood was a good one for his rhythm style.
That one was always one of my favorites too.
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Re: Malcolm Young died, age 64
2017/11/20 13:38:41
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☄ Helpfulby synkrotron 2017/11/20 13:43:05
Nice touch from Foo Fighters:
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