G3 tour Satriani-Vai-Govan (Aristocrats) - Smells like ten spirits/Rockin in a free world

[@Diax1324]

The funny thing is that Vai and Satch look like they're utterly COMMITTED and pulling every trick they have out of the bag, while Guthrie is like "Haha this is fun!"

Govan fan detected hahahahaha You're crazy, man?

[@naufrago7676]

@ stfu

[@Mike_D_5150]

It's because they have way more licks than Govan. It's called experience. As Jimi would say, Are you experienced? Govan is fantastic but he lacks one thing compared to the other two. Time

[@Luistar]

@@Mike_D_5150 that's well said! He has not enough milage as the others..

[@blowuplikeafrog3700]

All that "time" and "mileage" and still inferior to Guthrie's level of MASTERY.

[@pavanellibooks]

When you kids will understand that music isn't a competition? Its not olymphics or so... I think that is one of the most fun jams of G3 history... All the dudes nailed it...

[@marcusharrison9289]

very well said, music is life, why try making everything a competition. who cares who better. stop listen and watch, the most exciting part is the fun the musicians are having.

[@vish3161]

So true .. this is not a boxing match guys .. even in boxing no one can agree on who is greater .. Ali or Foreman or Frazier or Tyson or Marciano .. all have their supporters. : - ) Just sit back and enjoy ..

[@marcusharrison9289]

+Vishwanath Natarajan amen my friend!!!

[@jestingapple1287]

Exactly!!! it's just awesome to watch 3 completely different styles come together for a great jam - it's the quirky musical expression from all of them that is fascinating to hear.

[@marcusharrison9289]

Amazing the things that can happen when egos don't exist

[@siegmac3267]

Joe always enjoy the show and appreciate his colleagues when they do something fun. He thinks no way being better than anyone, he just want to play music!

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Someone in the comments inevitably: “C’mon guys...music isn’t a competition!” The three guitarists: Incessantly soloing trying to outdo one another. Guitar players themselves make it a competition. They’re by far the most competitive instrumentalists on the planet.

[@cvagrg8704]

after all the music tribute given for decades by joe nd vai. people are comparing them with him. is this what they want from us?. come on they are guitar gods. we should not forget their history. love from nepal.

[@palopo-t3v]

That was probably one of the best jams in the history of guitar music. So much respect in that stage!!! This was the most mature G3. Guthrie is super respectful and incredibly talented, Satch remains as wise as always and Steve's ego has aged well.

[@shcxatter2]

listen to Paul Gilbert and Nathan East one chord challenge

[@palopo-t3v]

Nikolai Megdanov I saw it some years ago. It's good.

[@michaljaworski4627]

I love Joe’s style and music but… man Govan is so freaking insanely great!

[@tedcabana]

I love Guthrie's Charvel. I'm thinking about getting one.

[@ryammarlon954]

Momentos épicos. Joe Satriani: 2:33 , 7:33 , 7:45 Steve Vai: 4:00 , 5:48 , 7:18 Govan: 5:18 , 6:04 , 6:28

[@iDealMedley]

props to the drummer for changing styles as they progress

[@iDealMedley]

lol is that marco minneman on drums?

[@samuelsilva6046]

+iDeal umm YES.

[@Shamukh]

5:49

[@njc119]

@@iDealMedley marco minneman go brrrrrr

[@surveil3548]

@@njc119 Bro I'm dead lmfaooo

[@secondchance6603]

I just hope the crowd appreciated the wealth of talent they just witnessed...

[@shawnobryant9949]

So much talk about who is the best. These three dudes inspire me to keep on my guitar journey every day. None are better than the other( although I did end up buying guthries signature Charvel). They are all masters in their own right. I've met each and they all exude humility and grace. Also, lets not forget about the band. Minnemann, Keneally and Beller.

[@peterziegen3738]

Imagine having the time of your life with two of the most versatile guitar players alive, while wearing a guitar strap including your McDonalds name tag you were given at work at minimum wage... one hell of an achievement!

Great G3 tour, my favorite top 3 guitarists, plus Paco an Al dimeola

[@JasonMcFly]

With all the amazing players on KZbin it's hard to blow my mind in 2020. This was flippin amazeballs

[@jasonjasniewski5925]

this is the second or third time I have seen these 3 jamming together and every time Vai interrupts Guthrie!

[@Fsuholley]

Joe and Steve get 8 beats to solo and Humble Guthrie is cut off after 4.

[@MyersMusicUK]

It's because he's scared of him

[@ptrain9020]

Probably because Guthrie sucks.

[@majateachesenglish3297]

Guthrie is dominating... that's it!

[@surveil3548]

@@Fsuholley Yup and Guthrie doesnt even need 2 measures to shine

[@speedoftone2682]

that tapping part from Guthrie is insane

[@joshstevens4626]

Bro Satch was just admiring everyone. Especially when Govan did all those alien stuff after Satch! But what an awesome vid!! They all played amazing

[@Zifahrimas]

anyone else see a graph of length of hair

[@Rayuyee]

hahahaa i like this comment

[@apexmike849]

And the inverse appearance of the guitars - embellished to plain.

[@AnkurWow]

What's particularly special about this is that Joe taught Steve, and Steve was Govan's biggest influence, so they're passing the baton between them in more ways than one here.

[@benr7965]

where did you hear that vai is Guthrie's biggest influence? I think I've seen every interview he's ever done and I cant recall him ever saying that. I'd love to see one that I missed though if it exists.

[@drumavidcheckupz4792]

I didn't know Sir Ian Anderson played electric guitar outside of Jethro Tull so incredibly well.

[@pauljordan4452]

Michael Keneally.

[@burnsZY85]

Got to see this live in rome a few days earlier, it was amazing.

[@ЛевПарицкий]

Awesome! \m/ And nice camera work!)) Thank you for this video!

[@axe2rock]

great players. love them all, to each his own

[@FloppyDoodle1233]

These 3 will always be the best.

[@fernandofigueredo9946]

6:04 epic moment Govan 🎸

[@dompepz8074]

They really look like they're having fun....... Yep all awesome

[@jeremylive31500]

Best jam I have seen from this G3 session: They all seems to have a good times

[@WarriorOfGhengisKhan]

5:40 Guthrie turns his Charvel strat into an Oud

[@demhana11]

I don't think many realize the significance in that 2 seconds - the complexity of it.

[@aquabot]

How does he do that?

[@teramasz]

His -strong- fingers know what to do ;)

[@nicholastotoro7721]

It does sound amazingly like ah oud. All the times I’ve listened to this, I’ve never caught that.

[@jekyllhyde6479]

Put ur palm pressing on the bridge slightly while playing middle east style...and stay microtonal

[@mr5jr]

God damn Guthrie plays amazing things even so subtle! Listen from 4:59-5:03 after Steve Vai plays the Stairway to Heaven riff, Guthrie follows by playing the melody of the lyrics “and she’s buying the stairway to heaven.” Freaking awesome!

[@ptrain9020]

You might want to go back and check what you put in at the 4:59-5:03 mark, because there is non Stairway to heaven riff and Guthrie doesn't play any melody of Stairway to Heaven.

[@mr5jr]

@@ptrain9020 you might wanna listen again because that IS what he’s doing lol

[@rosembergfer]

Grandes gênios como estes valorizam artistas que são compositores; que criam. Kurt pode não ter sido um guitarrista virtuoso, porém, tinha sua identidade musical. Era um compositor. Aí tem uns Zé Ruela que se acham tocar guitarra bem é ter só velocidade.

[@Cestariarts]

Guthrie is in another technical level as I can see

[@Omrock28]

Gutrie the crazi guitar #1 in the world right now...

[@hendrahusnussalam7617]

6:08 Satch was like: "Oh man! It's insane...! 6:29 "Oh my God...GG,,not again!" 6:33 "Vai,,still have any other tricks?"....Vai: "Ok, dont worry, I got this..." hahaha LOL!

[@Somewhere-in]

Vai's fingers and technique is mesmerising.

[@ESM55]

of course it's not a competition, but it seems Vai and Satch found someone in the same level or more... it seems it was too hard to jam with him. govan was much more inspired and confident.. just flowing. It's not a competition, but there is always the concern of not sound bad.. Anyway, they are all great masters!

[@ncurses]

you're such a monster Guthrie!

[@Rolacko]

6:00 - 6:35 Guthrie makes FATALITY !! LOL !! JAJAAJ

[@andihirata4231]

Of course..Guthrie with Balawan..you can see Balawan in Bali...he is amazing, especially tapping

[@bilalmalikguitarist]

3:52 steve vai is such a great guitarist, he can find time between a shred war with these greats, and goes to to his amp to further dial in the tone! great video, three of the absolutely best guitarists in the world!

[@sandygeeks]

Kurt Cobain must be like .. Was that my song?Where is my solo ? :D ... awesome

[@thedeafmusician]

ahahahhaha

[@DiwDPU]

i think he said WTF are they solo

[@DrXaOs]

actually Cobain would be like WTF THESE GODS ARE PLAYING THE TEEN SPIRIT

[@vincentdelmas2792]

I actually prefer his solo over those over thé top solos. ..

[@duncansmith69]

How do these guys play so incredibly well without having tatoos plastered all over their arms?

[@DaveDexterMusic]

it's like tattoos don't affect your motor skills

[@oakenshanks]

cause they have those tattoos on their butts instead,,,,,,, total jk....lol

[@gileadeferreira1573]

OH MY GOD!!! One of the best G3

[@KaneODriscoll]

Shred it out boys :) Guthrie set the tone for sure.. Tasty all the way.. Respect to all 3!

[@LOWINESIBWAANGRANAUsiwara]

3G..out all skills.. Very nice 👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@mattbaker6317]

amazing video thanks for uploaf

[@josiefrancisco9065]

Vai can not accpet the truth that govan has dethroned his sovereignty..i love joe, he just showed sportsmanship..the only thing joe has forgotten to teach vai, is the good manner

[@devtanuroy]

Marco should get all the money for sticking around! 😂 All three as brilliant as ever ❤

[@rafa5287]

Mike keneally the best!!!

[@sihartobing9570]

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[@mayursaikia1]

love Vai's wry humour at 4:47.. :)

[@daviddorrian5349]

satriani's feel and tone gets top trums here and vai is just totally out classed here In my opinion.

[@XxdartvaderxX]

i love them! :)

[@TheMasterSergio]

And Mike Keneally singing, great.

[@RadioEQ]

That is so cool that they did Nirvana :)

[@maxmetpt]

4:32 was a really great moment!

[@0ptriX]

6:04 - Guthrie channelling the spirit of Shawn Lane

[@dinocore5707]

Joe does the "fake" trick (don't lynch me, I love Joe) But, Guthrie is actually playing some insane like displacement tapping run.

[@BLUESKY-zt1nv]

what other guitarists would you like to see in G3 ..for me i would love to see Dave Hill of SLADE

[@arielista]

All monster players, The singer/keyboard/guitarist, is also an insane guitar player, although he's not featured on this performance.

[@hafstrat]

Satriani has the best tone and feel for me.

[@AZMusicTV]

This is not G3 show..this is GUT3 show..

[@brutaltoast122]

You would imagine that both Vai and Satriani had an "oh fuck" moment when they found out Guthrie was on the tour.

[@dreamerdeceiver6592]

haha @4:32 joe satriani plays Jethro Tull's To cry you a song, didn't expect that

[@Kbmroes6463]

Govan tapping reminds me Balawan from Indonesia

[@brendonpontes7705]

dude Satch and Govan look like they're having such a nice time

[@Jazga]

Always blows my mind why Mike Keneally doesnt fully participate in these jams as a guitarist :/

[@leonherperger4055]

I know, right?

[@ptrain9020]

If Mike is a grunge guitarist, then there is a good reason why he wouldn't participate fully. He can't keep up with real guitarist like Vai and Satriani

[@ptrain9020]

@@Maschine_Elf Being on par. like in golf, isn't going to win the match, nor will it put Mike on the same level as Vai, Satch, Eddie Van Halen or any other non grunge guitarist. Grunge just doesn't have shredding type guitarist or those that can make the guitar talk and be melodic. Grunge is more about changing the tunning of the guitar to sound different and not worried about being great musicians.

[@gabrielenoceto8843]

yep they made one more cover (message in a bottle by Sting) but still to be improved

[@bagaswahyuillahi6009]

If this is a jam? Its good. If this is a guitar trick competition? ITS AWESOME! I do enjoy this as Guitar Hero 3 Guitar Battle

[@JUNO-69]

Joe with his cool guy sunglasses on inside, Vai with his I’m a rock star leather pants on and Guthrie with his McDonald’s employee badge.

[@mastiel1]

I have never seen anybody finger tap the way Vai does it. His fingers move in such a beautiful, coordinated way.....and with incredible speed.

[@robbiesize]

I regret that post now. I wasn't there!

[@dompepz8074]

Haha Mike is tuning his guitar while Vai is soloing Awesome.....

[@obiem9319]

Guthrie literally blew away the mount Olympus of guitar God's. Guthrie is a true 👽 Alien of the electric guitar.

[@jastral16]

6:05 game over

[@muzafferergun6082]

Well boths solos of Vai & Satriani are taken form "keep on rockin' in a free world" song.. they've almost played the same....

[@ccs624]

Guthrie destroys them all at 6:05. They just can't keep up.

[@ccs624]

+Angel Ruiz Not really sure how else GG could reply to Satch's trade, though. If you've got it, flaunt it.

[@burnnlearn]

In that case then, at 6:05, Guthrie accidentally destroys Steve and Joe. I'm sure Steve could play that, and I'm sure Joe couldn't.

[@burnnlearn]

Music isn't a competition, but when we're talking about technical skills, then yes, Guthrie is wayyy more skilful. And hence he destroys them, based on technical skills.

[@ioannisdenton]

Well , satriani is 60 whereas gunthrie is till young. nevermind the fact that Gunthries really owes his great style in these guys too. You should not compare guitar playing like this. without wanna sound offensive this is not a dick measuring competition. it s a concert. Gunthrie should be in g3 and this is a good publicity for him, sure he is known to the elitist guitar world but the average guitar player does not know him unlike Vai and Satriani.

[@guitarpaul3645]

+Mirza Sutresno Yes Guthrie is the best in the world (IMO). But Vai and Stach have mean, mean chops too. And, all said and done, technique is just the WAY you play the guitar. In that respect and Satch and Vai have very recognisable chops that combine with their awesome compositional skills, and that is half the battle. Also remember that chops is not just playing fast, and Satch is probably the most emotional melodic soloist I've ever heard. Always with Me Always with You, Flyin in a Blue Dream, Summer Song etc. etc. His tone and touch are without parallel. There's a good reason he's shifted 10 million+ instrumental guitar records!

[@latenight811]

7:48 Devil Survivor OST - Garuda (0:50 in the actual ost)

[@deadlineCrusher]

4:32 referencing "To cry you a song" by Jethro Tull. Interesting.

[@Chdk24]

Anyone else notice Guthrie's McDonald's name badge on his guitar strap? You can't not love the guy!

[@reyesplace1096]

Nice stairway quotes

[@6string35]

How legend the Kurt Cobain ...even the best guitarist in the world they played the Nirvana song.

[@jonjojonjo7057]

Satriani and vai sound like everyone else .guthri sounds fresh and new

[@StevenLascombe]

OH MY GOD, Guthrie is just in another league. With all due respect to Vai and Sat.

[@Rishabhgreenday]

i thought hodor was on vocals

[@ovenfresh8760]

guitar playing as a sport - got three medal contenders here :-)

[@marinooliveira4204]

It's really funny to see Marco Minnemann playing Smells like teen spirit

[@stitcha123]

All I hear is the sound of Cobain spinning in his grave. He doesn’t smell like teenage spirit though

[@richf6111]

3 of the best. But I bet they were both wondering...holy shit what will Guthrie come up with next!!!

[@DielsonSouza]

Show!!!

[@guitarpaul3645]

Govan - Star Wars at 8:12? x-D

[@nevigo5519]

All 3 are awesome guitarplayers,but I think Govan made the most exciting trades.

[@thedeafmusician]

yeah he s inhuman

[@Somewhere-in]

Joe was didn't seem in the same league as the other two.

[@whatshendrix]

Satch played generic ostinato licks, which we've heard from him a million times, especially on these G3 jams.

[@Somewhere-in]

+whatshendrix he was on autopilot and like you said, came up with his usual default setting mode of axe-work. Hey, I wish I had 10% of his skills!

[@whatshendrix]

Andrew Watt I think it's all in good fun, though. Joe seems to be the kind of guitarist who hones little ideas into something more over time in the studio, rather than produce instant "where'd that come from" brilliance like the likes of Guthrie.

[@vincentperom2845]

I like how they were arranged ascendingly, from bald to medium hair to extra hair.

[@ErkanErzurumlu]

Guthrie is from another universe :) 🤟🏼

[@guitarpaul3645]

But who has the coolest guitar? My vote goes for the Sea Green Jem - which is actually a budget Indonesian 'Premium' model. Cool that Vai demonstrates that the budget Jem option is plenty good enough for him to use live.

[@ManLime97]

Im sorry Im not offending you here, but just fyi his sea foam green JEM is not the production model. Ibanez custom shop made it for him and he has got a sustainer/ sustainiac in his guitar. Of cuz the premium line is enough for him to use live. Ibanez makes good guitars.

[@guitar78ish]

actually the sea foam green Jem is available.(made in Korea) www.ibanez.com/products/u_eg_detail.php?year=2016&cat_id=1&series_id=32&data_id=245&color=CL01

[@guitarpaul3645]

Oh thanks, yes I just discovered that! Still, I own the premium BFP and I'd say it is good enough for live work.

[@StefanoMaddalena]

8:12 I just realized that Guthrie trolled on Vai haha, he thought it was still improvised lol

[@pauledwinjoshua2371]

6:27 what the hell did Guthrie do there??? 😂

[@sannysorianojrbat-ao8935]

Guthrie is good because what he had learn from SV and joe a real guitar god

[@theroonburagohain]

5:41,I heard something from the Middle East which is unbelievable that too on a guitar....fuck Guthrie your a true genius

[@erosravani2373]

In this G3 Steve e Satriani had to sweat a little. kkkk ;-)

[@adamn.202]

8:15 - come on Steve... how did you not get that?

[@aimfuldrifter]

Oh yes, they have finally brought Guthrie the magician with themselves :)