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Derek Sherinian is the new keyboardist in the Malmsteen line-up. Derek helped complete the WTEAW tour and has just completed his keyboard parts for the forthcoming album 'Attack'. YJMGA managed to get Derek to answer a few brief questions regarding his experience in the Malmsteen camp so far.

How soon after the WTEAW tour dates did Yngwie ask you to play on the record?
I dont recall, but we got on really well in South America, so I was happy to get the call to play on his record.

What state were the tracks in when you recorded down your parts, where they rough ideas or quite polished in so much as the guitar/drum and bass tracks - any scratch vocals?
There were no vocals, just rhythm tracks.

Where did you record your parts?
At Yngwie's studio in Miami.

You have played some of Yngwie's classics on the WTEAW tour, how does this new material compare stylistically to what Yngwie has done previously?
I think Yngwie's fans will be very pleased with this CD. Yngwie's guitar playing seems to improve every CD.

To which album/era would you compare 'Attack'?
I will need to hear the final product with vocals.

Did you get free-reign in the choice of keyboard sounds you used, or was Yngwie quite specific in what he wanted?
Yngwie was quite specific, I played exactly what was asked of me.

What equipment did you use and what sort of sounds did you use on the album?
I used my new Nord lead 3, and a KORG.

I believe you have Yngwie playing on your forthcoming solo album, what did Yngwie contribute to it and what else can we expect from it?
Yngwie played on 2 songs on my solo CD , and watching and hearing it go down was one of the high points of my life- incredible!

Have you been contacted regarding playing on any upcoming Yngwie tour?
It has been discussed. I enjoy playing with Yngwie, and it would be fun to play some more shows with him.

Finally do you have any funny stories from your time in the studio with Yngwie?
Too many too mention. Yngwie has a great sense of humor, and that is always fun to be around.

Official website
www.dereksherinian.com

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