Joe Satriani has a broken cable during Ice 9 (Earth Tour 2023 - Enschede)

During Ice 9 at his concert on April 13 in Enschede, Joe Satriani broke his cable (2:45). What happened was astonishing!
#joesatriani #ibanez #enschede

[@gregquinn5516]

For those who commented on the keyboard player - he is Rai Thistlethwayte from Australia - his band here is Thirsty Merc, he plays with Oz Noy in Ozone Squeeze and has clips under the name Sun Rai - all well worth a listen. And his comment about playing in Joe's band is how great it is to work with nice people - says a lot .

[@jeejee70]

@@hughchewb2529 search for Knower Overtime live sesh for a very good Ray solo

[@bpabustan]

Rai made the tune go to a different place. It became a jazz fusion jam. Joe was obviously delighted.

[@bre4k00]

Australia be making musicians like crazy

[@areolaman]

Keyboard named his band after his SL65 benz?

[@lyricbread]

Absolute ripper!

[@jdmaine51084]

A band fulla professionals. Didn't miss a beat.

[@macfarlake]

Exactly!

[@danielpurim]

That’s the most fun these guys have had in years! The unexpected, the imperfections, unscripted phrasing, pure joy!

[@gearmeister]

This version of Ice9 shall be hereby certified as "Ice9 BC" (Broken cable) what a jam! The song just got improved with a "cable-keyboard-lead break"

[@ZZombert]

no fake playing, no backing tracks, this is the real deal kids, take notes! hard to find such musicianship nowadays!

[@redbull8661]

That would have never happened to Motley Crue. lol

[@matthazelby506]

Shame he's released absolute crap since The Extremist.

[@metalpuppet5798]

This can happen when you are using backing tracks as well. Backing tracks are enhancement. They are not there for you to fake your parts. That would be playback

[@brianjackson6643]

The “real deal” is every time I go listen to local live music. Pretty easy to find everywhere I’ve been.

[@greatgiginthesky9287]

What professionals. How can anyone not appreciate these musicians.

[@Saiyan585]

He should've been wireless.

[@greatgiginthesky9287]

@@Saiyan585some artists hate wireless due to losing some of the higher frequencies. Can compensate but it's not everyone's cup of tea.

[@walterevans2118]

@@Saiyan585 I don’t know how reliable those are these days. Just been listening to an old EVH interview where he talked about the probs with the early ones….and of course Nigel Tufnell’s problems on Spinal Tap…lol

[@trippyvortex]

You mean the roadies

[@jesse2d]

Joe is one of the best for tone and feel and dexterity. What a comeback from a bad situation to a triumph!

[@funkysanta9052]

That's a monster keyboard player

[@macfarlake]

Oh yes he is! A great player

[@scottdreher8122]

Ray is also a great singer as well.

[@MichaelRinus]

And also plays guitar - I was really impressed in many ways and liked the really jazzy stuff he soloed a lot :)

[@J.G.M.Jr.]

I dunno know man...he looks like a righteous, super nice dude!

[@Marcodejong030468]

Mooie opname kerel!

[@acelarson1872]

Broken cable turned into an amazing jam, didn't miss a beat pure pros here.

[@dominicijavier1575]

I love how chill he is with malfunctioning equipment.

[@giltemarsantosguitar]

My brother. You're Crazy! What a great sound. How peaceful the band was in holding the music's footprint. Joe's confidence in interacting with the band's improvisation, confidence in his technical team.

[@kevinbroussard2208]

This shows they aren’t just hired backup musicians. They are an actual band.

[@valentinloew]

the solo and back and forth once he fixes that cable is absoutely epic !! That's a band !

[@LorenScott69]

Yea, and it was cool that Joe saw that the jamming was entertaining the crowd. So, even after he got the issue fixed, he didn’t immediately have them move back to Plan A. They stuck with the jam for a bit first. It was awesome!

[@valentinloew]

@@LorenScott69 Absolutely it really show's how much feeling he has and how much he respects his band. I've watched maybe a hundred different versions of ice nine and i've studied the song and some of the licks he plays one this one are reaaaaly inspired and cool, so sometimes the unexpected can bring cool best. I go see him in nantes on may 4th can't wait 🙂

[@j_freed]

What's the way you have to use the moment… Completely unexpected interruption, total state change., completely unexpected new interaction for the audience to enjoy.

[@Saiyan585]

This is why you play live wireless if you're going to move around kids.

[@valentinloew]

@@Saiyan585 playing wireless can have an effect on the signal, so it's a big no no for joe i think. I read an article recently where he explains he tries to have the shortest cable possible while playing live be cause he can feel the difference when playing with longer cables. i found it pretty wild^^

[@andybrown6748]

Pros being pros! Nothing like watching a smooth recovery!

[@beachcomber4141]

Indeed!!! And that was a smooth recovery if there ever was one.

[@beachcomber4141]

Damn, that was killer!! Joe liked the break down so much he just went with it and the guitar vs. keyboard part of the show was born!! Joe in his 60's is still an absolute shred king. The most tasteful and soulful shredder ever.

[@MrUmandMrEr]

Joe should break a cable more often. That was great.

[@LorenScott69]

WOW!! That was as smooth as it gets for the whole band. Love it!! Also, notice just after 6:46, when the band was at a spot where they could elegantly switch from "emergency jam" mode back into Ice-9, they hardly made any noticeable cue. Just Kenny (drums) started with the accented crashes, and there they were. Not sure if anyone was talking to them all via their in-ear monitors to make that happen so smoothly or what, but... that's as professional as it gets!

[@valentinloew]

In my humble humble opinion i think i saw joe jut giving a look to kenny that meant " let's go back to the song" and it was enough, these guys know each other really well. I could be wrong though i dont think joe plays with an ear monitor ;)

[@LorenScott69]

@@valentinloew I watched again closely and don’t see Joe giving Kenny (or anyone) any visual cues. Perhaps it’s in the riff that Joe does near the end of that previous measure that the band just gets as a signal. ???

[@valentinloew]

@@LorenScott69 I did too and i think i saw hi: turn but once again. but yes you're correct, the last couple of bars of the jam lead to a resolution, for kenny and the other guys, it's enough of a cue in itself

[@DomingoVoiceOver]

If you watch other versions of Ice9 from this same tour you’ll notice that when this extended breakdown solo section goes from trading 2 bars of gtr / 2 bars of keys to all-Joe with no more trading (here @6:36) that’s the signal that we’re in the final 8 bars and the hits are coming. Great musicians. Super tight and an amazing performance.

[@LorenScott69]

@@DomingoVoiceOver Ahhhh!!! Thanks for that. I wasn’t aware that the planned live version did include the extended solo section. So, once Joe was connected again, I presume their normal amount of back and forth just happened as usual. (Correct?) In any case… this is what it looks like when seasoned professional are on stage!! :)

[@conatutube]

Absolutely brilliant the way the rest of the guys just carried on - So professional.

[@zackwhite1]

amazing recovery... what a band

[@aaccount24]

I've seen and listened a *lot* of Joe, and he still he still regularly makes me say HOLY CRAP. And man, are they having a blast up there.

[@kieranoconnor333]

From Rockstar Satriani to Uncle Joe clapping his hands at a gig

[@kevindonnelly761]

I think the keyboard player set it all up so he could get a long solo in.

[@Tascamaniac]

Having been a Satriani fan for decades I should be allowed to say it: Rai Thistlethwayte could play around Joe. Fantastic musician.

[@beachcomber4141]

Same here, since the 80's and he still sounds freakin' amazing. What control over the guitar that guy has.

[@claudiocruzat8777]

"Technical difficulties turn into amazing guitar /keyboard live class." Happy accidents.

[@kevindiyco]

A blessing in disguise. Loved that keyboard solo. 🤘

[@themoonster5682]

Total professionals! Brilliantly improvised!

[@papaflann]

Ray Thistletwaite is a phenom keyboard player who i found out about through following Louis Cole. Ray toured with Louis for a good while abroad in Europe etc....I know he was the keyboardist when Knower played live at Stuttgart...which is on youtube...it'll blow your mind

[@prestonjoy8092]

All Star Show right there! Awesome professionalism, and improvisation... Lock in tight..

[@leafygreentree]

Seamless and beyond professional. Love it! This made my day! Thanks for staying with it camera guy!

[@ChrisM541]

Joe now realises he has a keyboard player - and more importantly - a stunning virtuoso............who NEEDS TO BE HEARD MORE !!! ...and a phenomenal Bass player too !!! ...and a phenomenal Drummer too !!! ...all in all, a thoroughly competent band, if I say so myself.

[@perpetualparanoia]

OH YES!!! Joe is the best.. 🔥👌🙏🎬

[@sharronhumphries6727]

So cool, thank you for sharing !!!.

[@themayor3263]

I was being Captain Skept-ismo thinking this is going to be a half ass distaster.... OH NO! WOW this is what live music is all about. When you can feel the energy from a monitor watching youtube and get chills thats the magic we all look for as musicians....Glad its caught on video...Thanks MACFARLAKE

[@WilmerLebron]

This has happened to me a couple of times and it’s annoying. But just like Joe showed her we have to maintain our attitude and stay cool! Awesome!

[@lgb1974]

You just got yourself a new subscriber!

[@mallit]

Lolol

[@WilmerLebron]

@@lgb1974 Thank you!

[@WilmerLebron]

@@mallit Hehe

[@NicleT]

Very good document. Thanks for sharing.

[@stuartbowlerwell2845]

Vin Diesel's cover of Ice 9 is epic here!

[@gregmize01]

Never turn your back on family

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Rai Thistlethwayte on keys. What a beast!

[@Adagio930]

The keyboardist deserves an extra paycheck. The band is so professional!!

[@merlin5420]

3:05 Hats off to Grandmaster Satches new keyboardist!! Shiiiiieeeeeettttt never in my life did I ever think I would hear a jazz funk version of Ice9 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jwhitty14]

The bass player must have COVID...

[@rosapacione-dx7bd]

Joe is an amazing guitarist.👍 ☺💜

[@keggers101]

True professionalism right there, great to see Joe still using the JVMs even though theres no longer an endorsement with marshall,they sound awesome

[@RonoMorph]

THIS IS TRUE MUSICIANSHIP!

[@Saturax]

Bryan still groovin as hell

[@Mr1Tanker]

With a mask on! 🤣

[@Dcba964]

Love those moments! So rock' n roll 🤘🤘🤘

[@SaS-Music]

Pure energy behind the kit. Kenny Rocks, as does the rest of the band.

[@nicolasroy6654]

Wow jazz blues impro . You can break cable as you want Joe !!!! This band Rock !!!!!

[@mikebrown9850]

Love the keyboard duel. Great band!

[@V6Arese]

Pure live music ! Awesome

[@pythonflying]

Thanks for sharing this, true pros right there.

[@gj4679]

There are just as many notes as I require, that's why I DON'T NEED TO GO LOOKING FOR THEM RB!

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

What a fuckin keyboard solo…. Fucking off the chart 👌🏼

[@DalltonSantos]

Amazing! 🔥

[@azmadishredder4115]

this was so absolutely awesome ... an accident became spectacular momentum show,.. #Thumbs

[@nasticanasta]

That took an awful long time. one time we were playing @ The Newport, (the former Agora in Columbus Ohio) and one of our roadies walked behind the backdrop where he was told not to cause it's dark!! And during the show he kicks apart the main feed wires and the whole stage goes silent! Thank god the other roadie who was smart not to walk back there jumped into action and had it fixed within 8 seconds

[@ajlsrv5490]

Took literally one minute

[@JayAgassi]

In another gig of Joe’s “front and center” honoring Les Paul, Mile Keneally’s key board fell off while doing (lies and truths). Joe did an amazing job staying in it. Great video btw 🤘

[@kimr45]

I saw that, Bryan was quick to notice and held Mike's keyboard while playing some bass with one hand.

[@JayAgassi]

@@kimr45 yup, that was a cool moment. Joe always have professional crew. Do you play?

[@kimr45]

@@JayAgassi Yes, I play guitar.

[@AlfredoPerazaL]

Amazing 🙌🙌🙌

[@steveb9151]

What? No tantrum or smashed guitar? Oh, he must be a professional musician.....and a great one - at that.

[@Timaustex]

That. Was. AWESOME!

[@U2WB]

Class Act all the way. True professionals.

[@hiitsme9042]

The JOY of LIVE music. Okay seen dead batteries - snapped strings - popped straps - never send pulled cable.

[@solidpnoy]

True professionalism of a band! Damn!

[@rolandolimon2260]

This was actually entertaining

[@gregdetwiler9220]

I saw Joe in concert once. He’s beautiful to listen to!!

[@mallit]

Great band showing what they really can do!! Guitar tech ?? Looking for a new job. So long to replace cable. Crazy! Nice bit of ad lobbing when finally got going. 😂😂❤

[@ajlsrv5490]

You’re hilarious. The guitar tech is a world class guy who has worked for biggest names in the business. I counted 66 seconds start to finish.

[@mallit]

@@ajlsrv5490 too long. Should always have a cable ready!

[@mallit]

@@ajlsrv5490 the fact that he’s a “ world class “ guitar tech!!!! Makes it worse.

[@ajlsrv5490]

@@mallit how so?

[@mallit]

@@ajlsrv5490 dugh, because there should have been a cable ready un done on top of or near the amp. Having to root around and undo one shows unpreparedness!!’

[@niteboatermusic]

fabulous playing all around, great things happen in the strangest moments!

[@StudioUSA-ks2xi]

Cables can be manufactured to fail when a selected herz / frequency / voltage is added or increase . Or decreased if amperage is used . A person contrling his AC power can turn on this device at anytime. Or it can be remotely triggered .

[@StudioUSA-ks2xi]

But why during "Ice 9" ? The Beatles have a guess ( Number Nine , Number Ni ne ! )

[@fatShowPony]

Great to see some jamming - hope Joe can incorporate it on purpose

[@pesadigitalart1241]

No one seems to have noticed. Look at 1:18, Joe is in front of the drummer, the cable is long enough, then he goes to his right and at 1:25 someone pulls the cable (so that Joe doesn't get tangled around his legs), at 2:45 Joe tries go back to the middle of the stage but he can't because the cable is suddenly too short. The technician is responsible for what happened. It's strange that Joe doesn't use a wireless system, if you walk around it's easier. 🎸

[@vuha5000]

In the end it was a great idea to hire a keyboard wizzard from Knower

[@kayokk-]

Bravo to all including the fast, under-the-pump techies.

[@BenMcrea61]

Always good to have a great keyboard player to take over when your guitar or gear packs in….

[@giannigury]

Semplicemente unici !!!! Come se niente fosse successo, si continua, si improvvisa e...si da SPETTACOLO !!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidcarper5411]

That had to hurt his pre..

[@danielsmith5262]

Joe doesn’t need a cable with his skill. The cable got scared and stopped

[@waysongede7978]

Kiranya saya bisa jago dan terkenal menjadi gitaris hebat seperti joe Satriani.. Dan permainan saya juga bisa hebat seperti joe Satriani dan gutrie govan... Amin.. Godbless me

[@BrianTX409]

This pales in comparison to SRV's string break. Stevie continues playing and singing, looks over at his guitar tech Rene Martinez, Martinez waits for a break in the singing portion, does a guitar swap in the blink of an eye and Stevie resumed singing in precise timing. Stevie was truly a master and no one will ever come close to his genius.

[@ajlsrv5490]

Chill out dude. We all love SRV but your comment is ridiculous.

[@daveg1431]

enormous class. my fav of all time. there are many great virtuosos but only one Satch! ♥️

[@theskidmarkoforion4829]

What has the bass player got on his face ?

[@gilazevedo3114]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻♥️🎸🎵 MASTER 🙏🏻

[@leonardovitacolonna]

E tutto si trasformò in una super jam jazz funk! Si dovrebbero rompere più volte i cavi ai chitarristi! (e lo dico da amante di Joe!)

[@karlsarch]

How do I give this more than 1 thumb's up?!? Just a quick reminder of what musicianship + showmanship looks and sounds like! Fantastic.

[@basilio182]

100% live 10000000% talent!

[@NarutoOnePiece0805]

Hats off to the keyboardist!!

[@fartonpico3387]

Masterful

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Nice❤

[@blackie75]

I don't actually know who his band is, but I'm sure one of them is Australian.

[@gutopohl]

for more broken cables!!

[@greenmirror5555]

Epic!

[@PorchBass]

As pro as it gets really. No drama

[@smoothpicker]

Hell that wasnt a cable break..he melted the damn thing and let the keyboards rock a while!! True pros there!!!

[@octaviofuzzface]

Super pros!!

[@TheMetalMag]

amazing he has those long cables, everyone has wireless those days

[@demokraatti]

Clapton, Mayer, Bonamassa, Timmons… No, not everyone.

[@fuzzfizz]

He has the long cable for a reason, to trim out highs. Also, when he came to my country long time ago, I knew a guy that stole his main cable from the venue (not really proud of him though) and brought it to a band's rehearsal so we got to try it. It was, very long..........

[@tedcabana]

How a true PRO deals with technical issues. Let the KeyBoard player, or other, take the reins till you fix your shit.

[@jabibialagua]

Great... 🎉🎉🎉

[@fidodido664]

Noone applaud for the techs that did the save. Salute.

[@CourtWatchAu]

What happened to his Peavey signature amps/rig ?

[@mrdaztastic]

Went to Marshall, years back.

[@maxbrothman1937]

@2:44 he yanks the cable walking with the guitar, and my bet is the input jack has come half apart in the input or else it would have been a quicker swap.

[@calebgimlolo1022]

Amazing

[@VCustomShop]

NICE!!!!!!

[@ernoballai98]

Just act like its part of the show 😁 I mean, it could happen to anyone, but most people would have stopped the song , but not Joe 🙌🏻

[@mowlie2000]

Not sure I’d agree that most would stop the show… Keeping going is what seasoned players do…

[@thefog7067]

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