Satch is the greatest, and Surfing With The Alien was the album that got me to pick up a guitar. His runs and riffs are lyrical...and while he does some vocal work on later albums, he's a much better player than singer :) The players he has taught is mind-blowing. "Summer Song" would be a good one for you, as would be the title track from Surfing With The Alien.
I hope you don't have the songs confused like everyone else. The big hit from Surfing with the Alien was called Always with me Always with you. It's shits me how many people think that track is called Surfing with the Alien...So be honest. Did you get them confused?...
@@Me-qp8vz no, I’m definitely referring to Surfing (the track) - but you bring up an excellent point win “Always With Me…” - another incredible track, but I thought these guys would appreciate Surfing more on a first listen. There’s not a bad track on that entire album.
@@gamarraelnegro624 The story as I recall it is that Kirk went to Joe for lessons and was basically wanting Joe to show him/teach him how to solo over the Metallica riffs. Joe said that he didn't necessarily want to show Kirk too much because he didn't want Kirk to just be emulating Joe's ideas in Metallica. He thought Kirk was good already and just needed to spend time with it and learn his own style and that was going to be better for Kirk in the long run.
Here are some things about Satch, first he's clearly an immortal. He was probably in his mid-50s when this was recorded. He's looked the same forever. Secondly his tones are super listenable so even when he's shredding at a million miles an hour it doesn't sound like Angry Hornets it's all smooth and meilodic. Next, he puts a real emphasis on catchy Melodies In His instrumental work. Kind of "YYZ" in their execution and when I saw him last the audience sang along to all the instrumental parts. Pretty crazy. Lastly yes he was born to it but this guy put in a zillion hours teaching himself the mechanics of the guitar from the ground up, how to write catchy melodies, how to keep an audience engaged, how to tour on a limited budget because he was an independent artist for years and years, and ultimately how to practice effectively so that you get the most out of it each time you do it. People throw the word virtuoso around a lot but truth of the matter is virtuoso is raw ability that you are born to and putting in the time to perfect it. Side note: As a guitar instructor he taught Kirk Hammett from Metallica and the guys from Exodus, he produced one of the groundbreaking death metal albums in 1990.. Possessed's " The Eyes Of Horror" where he met Larry Lalonde the guitarist who went on to be in Primus ... many many many Bay Area legendary things he's been involved in above and beyond his guitar playing career.
I'm a big Satch fan. He's so good at showing off his skills while still writing actual "songs"--there's identifiable verses, choruses, bridges, and solos. There's structure there and I think that's what really elevated him over a lot of other shredders and enabled him to have a 35-year career. He writes melodies you can hum. Glad you went with the live version. Not only does he sound great live, but you get to see some of his techniques and how he's pulling some of this off. If you want more, "Surfing With the Alien" "Satch Boogie" "Summer Song" "Flying in a Blue Dream" and are all great choices. Maybe "The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing" if you want to have your minds blown. I also highly recommend something like "Always With Me, Always With You" to see how he writes a simple sweet ballad and puts his unique spin on it.
I've been binge watching all of your videos from my favorite musicians. Love the reactions on the guy in the left, that's how I look when I watch someone amazing for the first time
His 1995 self titled album is my favorite. Best instrumental guitarist ever IMO. The guitar he's playing in this video is the one on the cover of that album.
Europa - Santana Rivera Paradise / Little Wing - SRV ‘Round Midnight - Wes Montgomery For the Love of God - Steve Vai Black Napkins - Frank Zappa Tokyo - Allan Holdsworth Eruption - EVH Marooned - Pink Floyd Altitudes - Jason Becker Technical Difficulties - Paul Gilbert Images - Cacophony GOAT - Polyphia All are guitar showcased instrumentals
I had finished an MTV shoot with David Bowie ( I Want My MTV) the morning before his Giant's Stadium "Sight and Sound" tour performance. I was off for the afternoon and hanging out backstage, and wandered over to whom I thought was the Guitar Tech for the Tour, changing strings , adjusting the truss rods etc. We talked for about an hour or so.. the next thing I know, he straps on a guitar and says "Well...time to go to work!" Walks out into the Spotlight........"Ladies and Gentlemen, Joe Satriani!" Nicest guy in the Business! No ego, just another player willing to share his Vast Knowledge!
There is a MTV Unplugged that had Joe and SRV alternating Acoustic Guitar Songs and Riffs that you should watch and react too, Back when Joe had hair....
The 80s was a great decade to grow up if you love guitar shred. Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Buckethead, Paul Gilbert, Tony McAlpine, Vinnie Moore, and then you get to the more conventional hard rock guys, like Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, Vito Bratta, and on and on. I love guitar excess!
Saw Joe Satriani with Steve Vai. Awesome show. Joe was Steve's first guitar teacher. Steve played with Frank Zappa and White snake. Then slot of solo stuff. Joe played in Chicken foot. Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar from Van Halen. The drummer from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. And I just had a brain fart and can't remember his name.gotta look and then edit this.🥴😁😜🎶😅👍🤘
You can't put him in one decade. Since the 80s he has been doing this and still does it. He puts out albums every year, he plays with other people and bands, constantly tours, and everyone wants to play with him.
Joe "Satch." One of those musicians that when heard, you immediately know who it is...Ya'll should do some Chickenfoot...epitome of a "super group." Real tasty catalog of material. You'll dig it. I mean no insult when I say that I can listen to Joe all day long, but can't get past three or four Malmsteen songs (before it all starts sounding the same).
Satriani was a guitar teacher and his students included Steve Vai and Kirk Hammett. Enough said. I think his album Crystal Planet is flawless. Joe is currently 65. He found out Jimi Hendrix died at football practice when he was 14. He immediately quit the team and bought a guitar to learn how to play. He is the best selling guitarist who makes instrumental albums. (He sang on one album.) He has released 17 studio albums. This song is off his breakthrough second album, Surfing With the Alien from 1987. This video is from 2006 when he was 50. He just looks young. His wife must be satisfied. They've been married for 40 years (1981).
Mystical Potatohead Groove Thing do I really need to say more? The name alone should make you wanna check it out. The waves of emotion in that song are unreal... sooo good
Joe was the guitar teacher to the stars. His students include Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett (Metallica), David Bryson (Counting Crows), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Rick Hunolt (Exodus), Geoff Tyson (Queens Of The Stone Age, A Perfect Circle), Larry LaLonde (Primus, Possessed), Phil Kettner (Laaz Rockit)
Yes I agree they have to do some Buckethead. As good as Joes Satriani is Buckethead is in a whole another realm musically. Not many people can play like he can.
🦋 Awesome Reaction Guys! 🤔 Man there is so many great Guitarists. Joe Satriani, Joe Bonamossa, Steve Vai, Jonny Lang, Dimebag, Slash, Randy Roads, Zakk Wylde, Prince, Dax Riggs, Hendrix,Page, Adam Jones, Duane Allman, Robert Johnson, Mark Knopfler, Muddy Waters, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, etc.etc... I could go on for days. 😄 Can't wait to see what you guys have. In store for Tomorrow's Reaction! The 😌 Guitar is by far my favorite Instrument. It's definitely one of 2 things. That can instantly bring tears to my eyes. When listening to music. (Unless if it's Classical & that's a whole different musical vibe in of itself) But Nevertheless 💁♀️ If the lyrics haven't already driven me to tears in a song.🤘😏 The Guitar most certainly will. 🔥🎶🎸🎶🔥
Excellent, I've been requesting Joe satriani (and Steve Vai) for years now. My two favorite guitarists. Satriani taught a lot of famous people like Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Steve Vai, Ler Lalonde (Primus) etc. MORE PLEASE :)
You definitely left Joe satriani and Steve Vai off the list for your greatest guitarist. They would be my top two of all time regardless of the decade!!!!
Half This Song Is Nice A Chill, The Second Half Is All Shredding, Then Back To Chill At The End. The Same Way Steve Vai Made His Song "Tender Surrender". That's How You Can Clearly Tell, Joe Was Steve Vai's Guitar And Music Teacher.
This guy is one of the greatest ever guitarists to exist. There are so many songs that I could recommend to you, but I think if you want to really see what he can do then I think you should watch a live performance of Crushing Day, The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing, or Crystal Planet. Fun fact, Joe Satriani has been nominated for like 15 Grammy awards without a win. Joe should be a part of the 80's guitarists for sure!
You've probably heard some of his music in movies or TV commercials. Summer song was in commercials for a while. His first album came out in 1987. His most recent in 2020. So he could go into any decade from 80s 90s 2000s 2010s 2020s
Listen to Echo, the last track on the Time Machine Live album. In fact, the last four tracks are one continuous recording from a show, with Circles, Lords of Karma, drum solo, and Echo. It’s phenomenal.
You guys gotta check out some of his other songs like Flying On A Blue Dream, Surfing With The Alien and Satch Boogie. Also check out Technical Difficulty by Paul Gilbert
Another great guitarist to check out who never had the commercial success he deserved would be Tony MacAlpine. His live session doing “Tears Of Sahara” for EMGtv would be a great place to start. 👍🏻
The problem with Joe is most of his songs have no lyrics. Most people line to sing along with a song. I may be wrong but I believe the majority of his fans are musicians who can appreciate instrumental songs.
Another amazing guitarist that people don't talk about enough is Guthrie Govan. He's been playing for a long time, started learning guitar when he was about 3 years old, figured out every melody he heard by ear until now he's just this unstoppable musical force on the instrument. Not just crazy chops but super tasty note choice and feel, full of surprises all while improvising and he can play pretty much any style he wants AND....(catches breath).....he keeps it fun! Like a lot of people didn't find out about him until stumbling into his music on YT but he blew my mind by basically making the guitar both sing and shred at the exact same time. I could keep gushing all day but instead I'll just say you should check out his songs "Fives", "Waves" or "Wonderful Slippery Thing" from his solo album Erotic Cakes, or basically anything he did with his supergroup The Aristocrats. There's even a video on YT from when he worked for a guitar magazine and played one seamless guitar solo while I'm imitating all these other famous guitarists (it was some sort of award show or reader's poll thing). If you're doing a best guitarist showdown, you gotta check out Guthrie.
Check out the last four tracks of the Time Machine live album, it’s a continuous recording of a 1988 San Diego show. Circles, Lords of Karma, Echo, with a drum solo.
I LOVE Satriani, and he was one of my first loves when it comes to guitar gods. However, I came to a place where I felt like I had to begrudgingly admit that his student - Steve Vai (he actually was taught by Satriani) - has surpassed his teacher. You should check Vai out! Also - Animals as Leaders: their main guitarist, Tosin Abassi, is phenomenal.
Joe S is an enigma... he's started as a Jimi Hendrx fan, then learned from Billy Bauer jazz 🎸 guitarist and Jazz pianist 🎹 . Along with that he started as a teacher of this well.... these people would be in anyone's top 25 guitarist period 1. Stevie Via 2. Kirk Hammond Metallica 3. David Bryson Counting Crows 4. Kevin Cadogan 5. Larry Lacombe 6. Alex Skolnick 7. Rick Hunolt 8. Phil Kettner 9. Geoff Tyson 10. Charlie Hunter 11. David Turin Plus is self made promoter and millionaire
The best music that ever got invented. Clouds Race Across The Sky. Down, Down, Down. Bamboo. Time. Ghosts. Andalusia. My Satch playlist is 13+ hrs. I can't listen to anyone else for 13 hrs. How many other artists even have 13 hrs of recordings?
As part of losing your cherry to the Great Sach, I invite you to keep the ball rolling with Made of Tears & Lords of Karma, both are my faves by this Master!!
Also I love how the drums/bass are doin a really good job of creating their own "space" within the song but the other guitarist is just kinda like..."I'm here too guys..." xD
When you do 80's guitar players, you must include Randy Rhoads. Although he only appeared on two albums in 1980 and 1981 and tragically died in 1982, he continues to be mentioned as one of the all time greats to this day. His work on Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madman are timeless.
I truly believe what you get from Joe Satriani is the end result of countless hours of practice and a genuine passion for music and his instrument.His voice needs to come from his fingers as the higher power did not gift his vocal cords. Check out "Flying in a blue dream"or"Summer song"My personal favorite is "Rubina's blue sky happiness" To my knowledge,he always ends his shows with the song "Rubina" That would be Mrs.Satriani.✌👍
Joe is a mentor of alot of best guitar players passed few decades, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett for 2 examples. Think Joe is 50+ in this video 🤟 He been a gutiare mentor/teacher since late 80's. He is born 1956 and are 65 now
Satch actually quit the football team the day Hendrix died in 1970. He decided to throw all his weight from that day forward into guitar. It's funny you guys say he seems cocky, Satch is considered one of the nicest and most humble guys in music. He's also been married to the same woman for almost forty years. He wrote a song named after her you should definitely hear, "Rubina". You guys are thinking of Stevie T (Steve Terreberry). Steve Vai, one of Joe Satriani's students, definitely belongs on your list of greatest guitarists ever.
You should definitely check out surfing with the alien, satch boogie, summertime or if you prefer the slower melodic stuff i used to listen to flying in a blue dream before i went to bed every night
Joe is pretty dope, always loved 'Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing', that song name alone.. oh man haha Keep on rockin in the the free world! time for some.... Devildriver - The Mountain Unearth - Endless
🇺🇸👨🏽🦳🤭🤭🤭🫵🏽…. Also , one of the underrated and understated songs , on the Surfing with the Alien album , is definitely MY FAVORITE TUNE , and that is a recording that he does , of a very old song from I believe is from the 1940’s or earlier . And it’s called , “ Satch’s Boogie “ I might be wrong on the year , but you’ll love it … 🤭🫵🏽 You will NOT believe this recording , when you hear it ! 😳😁🫵🏽 You’re GONNA LOVE IT !!!! 🤭🤭🤭🤭👍🏽👍🏽👨🏽🦳🇺🇸… “ Later ! 👋🏽👨🏽🦳🇺🇸 “
Satch is the shit. The 80s was the era of shredders with many guitarists able to have solo careers based on instrumental guitar music. Other names from that 80s era include Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, and of course Eddie Van Halen.
Surfing With the Alien is a mandatory album to own if you are serious about Rock. This dude was an instructor to other Rockstars ok? This guy is one of the highest level Rock guitarists agreed on by everyone. You want to know what blister speed, badass playing is about? The second song off Surfing is called Ice 9. You’re welcome mother fuckers. Pure skill, and serious songcraft. Take a BIG hit of whatever first and crank it the fuck up as it’s supposed to be.
Satch is the greatest, and Surfing With The Alien was the album that got me to pick up a guitar. His runs and riffs are lyrical...and while he does some vocal work on later albums, he's a much better player than singer :) The players he has taught is mind-blowing. "Summer Song" would be a good one for you, as would be the title track from Surfing With The Alien.
I hope you don't have the songs confused like everyone else. The big hit from Surfing with the Alien was called Always with me Always with you. It's shits me how many people think that track is called Surfing with the Alien...So be honest. Did you get them confused?...
@@Me-qp8vz no, I’m definitely referring to Surfing (the track) - but you bring up an excellent point win “Always With Me…” - another incredible track, but I thought these guys would appreciate Surfing more on a first listen. There’s not a bad track on that entire album.
evh innovator and the greatest
Crushing day. And never write a song sitting down, lol.
Been a Satriani fan since I was a teenager. The man can shred. IMO Surfing With The Alien is the best instrumental album ever.
#ICameHereToSayThis But Knew In My Heart Someone Would Beat Me To It. 🤘😎🤘
+1. That album changed my life.
Its up there with Maximum Security by Tony MacAlpine.
One before was not bad either....."Not of This Earth" in my opinion was not lacking either. But huge fan of 'Surfing'
@@briansanders6247 even The Extemist had good songs on it. Satriani is a legend for a reason.
The look on your faces when Joe breaks into his heavy jam is priceless ! So glad you found Joe ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For those who don’t know joe satriani was a teacher of many great guitarists including Metallica’s Kirk Hammett 😎
…of course Steve Vai
Yes, but I think Hammett quit after the second lesson: hahaha
@@gamarraelnegro624 The story as I recall it is that Kirk went to Joe for lessons and was basically wanting Joe to show him/teach him how to solo over the Metallica riffs. Joe said that he didn't necessarily want to show Kirk too much because he didn't want Kirk to just be emulating Joe's ideas in Metallica. He thought Kirk was good already and just needed to spend time with it and learn his own style and that was going to be better for Kirk in the long run.
@@gamarraelnegro624 kirk was so impressed that he increased his lessons from 1 to 2 a week.... It's on RUclips somewhere
And let's not forget Larry Lalonde and Alex Skolnick.
He was Steve vai guitar teacher and a few other big names. He is simply one of the most original and genius guitarist out there
Just for you to know --> the studio version of Circles stop after the 2nd "clean part" ... the rest of the live video is improvisation ^^
Listening to Joe now, eh? About freakin' time!
And not a bad song to start with! Live is a great choice!
This whole album changed my taste in music!
Definitely check out "Summer Song" and "Flying in a Blue Dream". Joe is The Man!
Joe Santriani was Kirk Hammet from metallicas guitar teacher. Also Steve Via, and Larry Lalonde of primus!!!
Here are some things about Satch, first he's clearly an immortal. He was probably in his mid-50s when this was recorded. He's looked the same forever. Secondly his tones are super listenable so even when he's shredding at a million miles an hour it doesn't sound like Angry Hornets it's all smooth and meilodic. Next, he puts a real emphasis on catchy Melodies In His instrumental work. Kind of "YYZ" in their execution and when I saw him last the audience sang along to all the instrumental parts. Pretty crazy. Lastly yes he was born to it but this guy put in a zillion hours teaching himself the mechanics of the guitar from the ground up, how to write catchy melodies, how to keep an audience engaged, how to tour on a limited budget because he was an independent artist for years and years, and ultimately how to practice effectively so that you get the most out of it each time you do it. People throw the word virtuoso around a lot but truth of the matter is virtuoso is raw ability that you are born to and putting in the time to perfect it. Side note: As a guitar instructor he taught Kirk Hammett from Metallica and the guys from Exodus, he produced one of the groundbreaking death metal albums in 1990.. Possessed's
" The Eyes Of Horror" where he met Larry Lalonde the guitarist who went on to be in Primus ... many many many Bay Area legendary things he's been involved in above and beyond his guitar playing career.
Joe Santriani is 68 years old, that's not a joke!!
He is 65.
Steve Vai has some pretty sick instrumentals.
He taught Kirk Hammet and Steve Vai
Have you heard "Steve's Spanking"? :P
Steve vai can play a million notes a minute but his music had no soul. Not a fan. Mot like Joe.
Nice one guys! Next up you should definitely check out his song “always with me always with you” live video it’s a banger
Probably my all-time favorite song from him.
Made of tears - live from Joe satriani. You won't regret it!!
My Favorite
I'm a big Satch fan. He's so good at showing off his skills while still writing actual "songs"--there's identifiable verses, choruses, bridges, and solos. There's structure there and I think that's what really elevated him over a lot of other shredders and enabled him to have a 35-year career. He writes melodies you can hum.
Glad you went with the live version. Not only does he sound great live, but you get to see some of his techniques and how he's pulling some of this off. If you want more, "Surfing With the Alien" "Satch Boogie" "Summer Song" "Flying in a Blue Dream" and are all great choices. Maybe "The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing" if you want to have your minds blown. I also highly recommend something like "Always With Me, Always With You" to see how he writes a simple sweet ballad and puts his unique spin on it.
I saw Joe Satriani at a music fest in Georgia along time ago this guy taught Steve Vai besides a whole lot of others
You need to do Surfing with the Alien from the same show.
Everything after about 3.30 after starting to play is improvisation. That's how good a player he is and how great these mucisians are:-)
Joe is awesome, consider LOVE THING in the future 🙏
I've been binge watching all of your videos from my favorite musicians. Love the reactions on the guy in the left, that's how I look when I watch someone amazing for the first time
Welcome to the
Satch's world! A genius and a great guitar master for a lot of famous guitar players in the world
Seven Finger Satriani- You called it !
His 1995 self titled album is my favorite. Best instrumental guitarist ever IMO. The guitar he's playing in this video is the one on the cover of that album.
Up In The Sky off Crystal Planet is my all time favorite of his.
One of my favorite discs by him but not popular even among his fans.
Buckethead - Soothsayer (live)
Europa - Santana
Rivera Paradise / Little Wing - SRV
‘Round Midnight - Wes Montgomery
For the Love of God - Steve Vai
Black Napkins - Frank Zappa
Tokyo - Allan Holdsworth
Eruption - EVH
Marooned - Pink Floyd
Altitudes - Jason Becker
Technical Difficulties - Paul Gilbert
Images - Cacophony
GOAT - Polyphia
All are guitar showcased instrumentals
Joe Satriani and John Petrucci are my two favorite guitarist. Saw them both on the same night back in January 2018 on Satriani's G3 tour.
Good taste
I had finished an MTV shoot with David Bowie ( I Want My MTV) the morning before his Giant's Stadium "Sight and Sound" tour performance. I was off for the afternoon and hanging out backstage, and wandered over to whom I thought was the Guitar Tech for the Tour, changing strings , adjusting the truss rods etc. We talked for about an hour or so.. the next thing I know, he straps on a guitar and says "Well...time to go to work!" Walks out into the Spotlight........"Ladies and Gentlemen, Joe Satriani!" Nicest guy in the Business! No ego, just another player willing to share his Vast Knowledge!
Joe Satriani is honestly one of the humble musicians there. When he’s on stage,,, LOL he knows it lol. He also started in music when he was 5 yrs old.
There is a MTV Unplugged that had Joe and SRV alternating Acoustic Guitar Songs and Riffs that you should watch and react too, Back when Joe had hair....
The 80s was a great decade to grow up if you love guitar shred. Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Buckethead, Paul Gilbert, Tony McAlpine, Vinnie Moore, and then you get to the more conventional hard rock guys, like Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, Vito Bratta, and on and on. I love guitar excess!
There is no experience quite like watching him live from 10-20 feet away. I've seen him live 15 or so times, and he never failed to amaze me.
I'm jealous
Saw Joe Satriani with Steve Vai. Awesome show. Joe was Steve's first guitar teacher. Steve played with Frank Zappa and White snake. Then slot of solo stuff. Joe played in Chicken foot. Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar from Van Halen. The drummer from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. And I just had a brain fart and can't remember his name.gotta look and then edit this.🥴😁😜🎶😅👍🤘
You can't put him in one decade. Since the 80s he has been doing this and still does it. He puts out albums every year, he plays with other people and bands, constantly tours, and everyone wants to play with him.
Joe "Satch." One of those musicians that when heard, you immediately know who it is...Ya'll should do some Chickenfoot...epitome of a "super group." Real tasty catalog of material. You'll dig it. I mean no insult when I say that I can listen to Joe all day long, but can't get past three or four Malmsteen songs (before it all starts sounding the same).
so nice to watch 2 cool dudes just enjoying music. keep it up ;)
Love Satch!
Suggestion: Liguid Tension Experiment “Acid Rain Live”!
Petrucci
Satriani was a guitar teacher and his students included Steve Vai and Kirk Hammett. Enough said. I think his album Crystal Planet is flawless.
Joe is currently 65. He found out Jimi Hendrix died at football practice when he was 14. He immediately quit the team and bought a guitar to learn how to play.
He is the best selling guitarist who makes instrumental albums. (He sang on one album.) He has released 17 studio albums. This song is off his breakthrough second album, Surfing With the Alien from 1987. This video is from 2006 when he was 50. He just looks young.
His wife must be satisfied. They've been married for 40 years (1981).
Mystical Potatohead Groove Thing
do I really need to say more? The name alone should make you wanna check it out. The waves of emotion in that song are unreal... sooo good
25 years later im still a big fan and listen to his songs everyday. Long live Joe!
Joe was the guitar teacher to the stars. His students include Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett (Metallica), David Bryson (Counting Crows), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Rick Hunolt (Exodus), Geoff Tyson (Queens Of The Stone Age, A Perfect Circle), Larry LaLonde (Primus, Possessed), Phil Kettner (Laaz Rockit)
Satriani and Steve Via are both 80s guitar GODS!🎸
Satriani is 65 years old. Devin is 49. Steven Vai is 61 and taught Devin how to play. 💗
Guitar god indeed. One of my idols and inspirations, one of my favorite guitarists ever. Long live Joe Satriani
Still waiting on Buckethead. He's the GOAT
Yes I agree they have to do some Buckethead. As good as Joes Satriani is Buckethead is in a whole another realm musically. Not many people can play like he can.
🦋 Awesome Reaction Guys! 🤔 Man there is so many great Guitarists. Joe Satriani, Joe Bonamossa, Steve Vai, Jonny Lang, Dimebag, Slash, Randy Roads, Zakk Wylde, Prince, Dax Riggs, Hendrix,Page, Adam Jones, Duane Allman, Robert Johnson, Mark Knopfler, Muddy Waters, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, etc.etc... I could go on for days. 😄 Can't wait to see what you guys have. In store for Tomorrow's Reaction!
The 😌 Guitar is by far my favorite Instrument. It's definitely one of 2 things. That can instantly bring tears to my eyes. When listening to music. (Unless if it's Classical & that's a whole different musical vibe in of itself) But Nevertheless 💁♀️ If the lyrics haven't already driven me to tears in a song.🤘😏 The Guitar most certainly will.
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Excellent, I've been requesting Joe satriani (and Steve Vai) for years now. My two favorite guitarists. Satriani taught a lot of famous people like Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Steve Vai, Ler Lalonde (Primus) etc. MORE PLEASE :)
Joe satriani will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride with his music .
You definitely left Joe satriani and Steve Vai off the list for your greatest guitarist. They would be my top two of all time regardless of the decade!!!!
Every time I hear Satch- goosebumps and snaps be back to being a teenager. F'n Immortal!
Half This Song Is Nice A Chill, The Second Half Is All Shredding, Then Back To Chill At The End.
The Same Way Steve Vai Made His Song "Tender Surrender".
That's How You Can Clearly Tell, Joe Was Steve Vai's Guitar And Music Teacher.
My favourite guitarist of all time. A legend.
This guy is one of the greatest ever guitarists to exist. There are so many songs that I could recommend to you, but I think if you want to really see what he can do then I think you should watch a live performance of Crushing Day, The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing, or Crystal Planet. Fun fact, Joe Satriani has been nominated for like 15 Grammy awards without a win. Joe should be a part of the 80's guitarists for sure!
You've probably heard some of his music in movies or TV commercials. Summer song was in commercials for a while. His first album came out in 1987. His most recent in 2020. So he could go into any decade from 80s 90s 2000s 2010s 2020s
One of the best guitarists. Alot of really good players cut their teeth on his teaching. Still playing strong. GO TO HIS SHOW!
Listen to Echo, the last track on the Time Machine Live album. In fact, the last four tracks are one continuous recording from a show, with Circles, Lords of Karma, drum solo, and Echo. It’s phenomenal.
You guys gotta check out some of his other songs like Flying On A Blue Dream, Surfing With The Alien and Satch Boogie. Also check out Technical Difficulty by Paul Gilbert
Way late comment here. The Forgotten pt 2 from Flying in a Blue Dream. Love you guys. Keep it up.
Another great guitarist to check out who never had the commercial success he deserved would be Tony MacAlpine. His live session doing “Tears Of Sahara” for EMGtv would be a great place to start. 👍🏻
The problem with Joe is most of his songs have no lyrics. Most people line to sing along with a song. I may be wrong but I believe the majority of his fans are musicians who can appreciate instrumental songs.
I recommend The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing from the same show.
Another amazing guitarist that people don't talk about enough is Guthrie Govan. He's been playing for a long time, started learning guitar when he was about 3 years old, figured out every melody he heard by ear until now he's just this unstoppable musical force on the instrument. Not just crazy chops but super tasty note choice and feel, full of surprises all while improvising and he can play pretty much any style he wants AND....(catches breath).....he keeps it fun! Like a lot of people didn't find out about him until stumbling into his music on YT but he blew my mind by basically making the guitar both sing and shred at the exact same time. I could keep gushing all day but instead I'll just say you should check out his songs "Fives", "Waves" or "Wonderful Slippery Thing" from his solo album Erotic Cakes, or basically anything he did with his supergroup The Aristocrats. There's even a video on YT from when he worked for a guitar magazine and played one seamless guitar solo while I'm imitating all these other famous guitarists (it was some sort of award show or reader's poll thing). If you're doing a best guitarist showdown, you gotta check out Guthrie.
Check out the last four tracks of the Time Machine live album, it’s a continuous recording of a 1988 San Diego show. Circles, Lords of Karma, Echo, with a drum solo.
I LOVE Satriani, and he was one of my first loves when it comes to guitar gods. However, I came to a place where I felt like I had to begrudgingly admit that his student - Steve Vai (he actually was taught by Satriani) - has surpassed his teacher. You should check Vai out! Also - Animals as Leaders: their main guitarist, Tosin Abassi, is phenomenal.
Joe S is an enigma... he's started as a Jimi Hendrx fan, then learned from Billy Bauer jazz 🎸 guitarist and Jazz pianist 🎹 .
Along with that he started as a teacher of this well.... these people would be in anyone's top 25 guitarist period
1. Stevie Via
2. Kirk Hammond Metallica
3. David Bryson Counting Crows
4. Kevin Cadogan
5. Larry Lacombe
6. Alex Skolnick
7. Rick Hunolt
8. Phil Kettner
9. Geoff Tyson
10. Charlie Hunter
11. David Turin
Plus is self made promoter and millionaire
Yes!!!!
The thing they go into after 13:00 is a song called "The Enigmatic" from his first solo album "Not of this Earth"
The best music that ever got invented. Clouds Race Across The Sky. Down, Down, Down. Bamboo. Time. Ghosts. Andalusia. My Satch playlist is 13+ hrs. I can't listen to anyone else for 13 hrs. How many other artists even have 13 hrs of recordings?
Check out " Steve Vai - For the Love of God " - he was trained by Joe Satriani
LEGENDARY
As part of losing your cherry to the Great Sach, I invite you to keep the ball rolling with Made of Tears & Lords of Karma, both are my faves by this Master!!
You need to watch Made of Tears from the same concert. My all time favourite performance 😀
"Bro you don't even have to sing, just do this" I love this comment...that's exactly what he does xD
His finisher was the Meltdown, which was a pumphandle slam. Later wrestled with Bryan Adams as part of Kronik.
Also I love how the drums/bass are doin a really good job of creating their own "space" within the song but the other guitarist is just kinda like..."I'm here too guys..." xD
This was my first concert back in 88
Welcome to the wold of SATCHMO !
Seen Satch live from his last G3 tour. Dude is one of my favorites
When you do 80's guitar players, you must include Randy Rhoads. Although he only appeared on two albums in 1980 and 1981 and tragically died in 1982, he continues to be mentioned as one of the all time greats to this day. His work on Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madman are timeless.
Jason Becker has to be next. Then Stu Hamm. You will love them. Stu Hamm is the bass player here.
The bass player in this performance is Dave LaRue. Stu Hamm played in the original recording.
Yes for some Becker. The talkers need to learn about him and his story.
I truly believe what you get from Joe Satriani is the end result of countless hours of practice and a genuine passion for music and his instrument.His voice needs to come from his fingers as the higher power did not gift his vocal cords.
Check out "Flying in a blue dream"or"Summer song"My personal favorite is "Rubina's blue sky happiness"
To my knowledge,he always ends his shows with the song "Rubina"
That would be Mrs.Satriani.✌👍
Joe is a mentor of alot of best guitar players passed few decades, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett for 2 examples. Think Joe is 50+ in this video 🤟 He been a gutiare mentor/teacher since late 80's. He is born 1956 and are 65 now
Joe was teaching guitar to some of the finest players, when he was still a teenager, including Steve Vai!
Joe Satriani was Steve Vai's guitar teacher
Satch actually quit the football team the day Hendrix died in 1970. He decided to throw all his weight from that day forward into guitar. It's funny you guys say he seems cocky, Satch is considered one of the nicest and most humble guys in music. He's also been married to the same woman for almost forty years. He wrote a song named after her you should definitely hear, "Rubina". You guys are thinking of Stevie T (Steve Terreberry). Steve Vai, one of Joe Satriani's students, definitely belongs on your list of greatest guitarists ever.
The Pat O’Brien from Cannibal Corpse Frantic Disembodiment is a technical masterpiece
You should definitely check out surfing with the alien, satch boogie, summertime or if you prefer the slower melodic stuff i used to listen to flying in a blue dream before i went to bed every night
15 times nominated for a Grammy btw, and he never got one
Joe is pretty dope, always loved 'Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing', that song name alone.. oh man haha
Keep on rockin in the the free world!
time for some....
Devildriver - The Mountain
Unearth - Endless
1. Hendrix
2. Blackmoore
3. Satch!
When it comes time for the 80s….you must include Stevie Ray Vaughan
🇺🇸👨🏽🦳🤭🤭🤭🫵🏽…. Also , one of the underrated and understated songs , on the Surfing with the Alien album , is definitely MY FAVORITE TUNE , and that is a recording that he does , of a very old song from I believe is from the 1940’s or earlier . And it’s called , “ Satch’s Boogie “ I might be wrong on the year , but you’ll love it … 🤭🫵🏽 You will NOT believe this recording , when you hear it ! 😳😁🫵🏽 You’re GONNA LOVE IT !!!! 🤭🤭🤭🤭👍🏽👍🏽👨🏽🦳🇺🇸… “ Later ! 👋🏽👨🏽🦳🇺🇸 “
Satch is the shit. The 80s was the era of shredders with many guitarists able to have solo careers based on instrumental guitar music. Other names from that 80s era include Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, and of course Eddie Van Halen.
Joe Satriani does shred.. but more importantly.. he grooves. Few shredders groove.
That wasn't just Circles. They also went into the main riff of The Enigmatic in the last part of the video.
His guitar does all of his singing for him.
You should check out Steve Vai & Joe bonamasso are phenomenal guitar players as well.
Satch is the textbook on how to learn how to play properly. His technique is perfect.
Fun Fact Smokey Joe Gave guitar lessons Kirk Hammet(Metallica) Steve Via , Eric Johnson
and lots of other Guitar stars
Satch does sing occasionally, but he prefers instrumentals. In Big Bad Moon he sings and also plays the guitar with a harmonica.
Surfing With the Alien is a mandatory album to own if you are serious about Rock. This dude was an instructor to other Rockstars ok? This guy is one of the highest level Rock guitarists agreed on by everyone. You want to know what blister speed, badass playing is about? The second song off Surfing is called Ice 9. You’re welcome mother fuckers. Pure skill, and serious songcraft.
Take a BIG hit of whatever first and crank it the fuck up as it’s supposed to be.
Jason Becker - End of the Beginning it will blow your mind