Joe Satriani | MI Conversation Series

[@flyingdog68]

I've been lucky enough to meet Joe a few times and he is the most humble and down to earth guy you could ever wish to meet - totally at odds with the fact he is one of the world's top guitarists. There is no ego and he isn't afraid to laugh and joke at himself either. My world changed musically the first time I heard 'Surfing With The Alien' - and it has been a better world ever since.

[@SA-xn7jq]

Amen! I was lucky to purchase one of his Black Pearl JS1000 guitars that he actually played! I met him in D.C. & he remembered the guitar he autographed & I had him autograph it again! Sweetest most humble guy! It was the Shockwave SuperNova Tour

[@suminshizzles6951]

Here is THE person who originally planted the idea in my head of wanting to play guitar. When i heard him play i wanted to make sounds like he squeezed out his guitar. So, in 1989, at the age of 19 and living in the bay area, i picked up guitar playing. Hearing bands bands like REM, 10.000 maniacs and pink floyd helped me make that decision. But joe is resonsible for the initial seed that was planted in my head in my late teens when i heard his music. Ive not played for 30 years and just last month picked it up again. I broke a finger and thought that was the end so i gave up. Sadly. But i am playing again. Ive got my callouses going. This is a good interview. He is actually allowed to talk and not redirected or interupted every 5 seconds. Quite the human being he is. The Crush of Love is my favorite

[@robby188]

1:06:16 Joe's tears make me cry too. You can see the evidence that Joe have a lot of sensibility. It is felt strongly in his music.

[@JCPhotoFrance]

Yes bro I agree. I feel the same thing 😊

[@ChrisBarnesGuitar]

Wow. What a touching interview. As a guitarist myself, Joe has been an inspiration from the start and is the reason why I picked up the guitar in the first place. To see him open up that way when the songwriting question was asked is a first for me. Seeing your idol cry is a huge thing. As fans of music we only really see artists in their happy state, playing music, but when we see how much love, passion, and feel goes into an artists music is truly meaningful. Joe is a legend and will always be at the forefront of guitar playing, just like Michael Jackson is to pop. Joe you are incredible

[@TejasM14]

I agree. It is reaffirming. Often the media portrays such successful artists are demigods and celebrities, often stripping them of their humanity. In that way, it disconnects us from them and their process. But their is something deeply moving about not only hearing someone's moving music but also see that their personality is much the same as their music. In an age where PR and image construction rule the roost, it is reaffirming that we are all in the same boat of music, art and life.

[@bowriverblog]

Amen. Super amazing man !!

[@donovanduguay4277]

Seen so many interviews of this genius, but never seen Joe get instantly emotional to that point. Wow. This interview proves how humble and sincere of a human he really is.

[@acgm046]

Same here. That comes to show how deeply emotionally involved he is in the process of reacting and creating upon those reactions. It was very moving. He will always have my utmost respect as a musician and human being. I've learned from artists like him and Devin Townsend that music is worth it when it is meaningful and genuine.

[@donovanduguay4277]

This as well displays how appreciative he is for all who supports him and being able to have music as a career.

[@timotot123]

I feel at that point Joe was reminiscing on a lost opportunity on a very personal level and he expressed that. He is an incredible man and is very humble. It was an absolute privilege to hear him speak

[@boddhiswaha5446]

The older you get, the more you understand the sacrifices made by people who love you.

[@bowriverblog]

When you meet him, he just oooozesss humbleness and is a really cool cat. His fans are super important to him.

[@JCPhotoFrance]

This is my favorite interview of Joe Satriani. I think we should have a script of it and start a book about Joe Satriani from it as a starting point. Thanks a lot for organizing it, preparing the for once very AMAZING and heart-felt questions, recording, editing, and final result: FAN-TAS-TIC. No wonder why everyone shed a tear at some point during this amazing moment in time. Bravo 👏

[@RyanJDowney_]

Thank you SO MUCH for this comment!

[@moshihus]

Compulsive listening!.....All musicians should listen to this....so insightful and relevant!

[@erniejohnson8200]

I am SO thankful that one day my instructor said we were gonna learn Always with you ..... I never heard it before but he played it and showed me how to play it. How cool is that?

[@steven7777777yo]

I went to mi in 1988..I have loved joe from his very beginning..the best ...hands down

[@RobGarlandLA]

I was at this event. Wonderful, emotional thoughtful interview with Joe.

[@Harbaksh1234]

Absolutely one of the guitar greats! Only the kindest of hearts, can compose the music Joe Satriani has blessed us with over the years. Xx

[@meangreenmachine616]

That was wonderful 👏

[@TOMMYBENICE66]

awesome i cried with him soooo cool to hear the master spill his guts

[@HunterRouth]

Why did he cry or where?

[@drinkspecials]

@@HunterRouth 1:06:18

[@commentfreely5443]

like minded crazy people

[@marcoperciballi8885]

Only a real human being like Joe Satriani can be a really great artist. God bless you and your genuine inspiration dear Joe.

[@BrWarrior247]

OMGosh! I agree!!! I also cried with him!!! lol Thank you Joe S and I thank God for the gift of music!

[@satchitus7200]

Met joe 3 times and once he held my 2 yr old daughter like a president. She met him again at a G4 conference. Was awesome every time

[@johnlarsen6077]

Joe Satriani - what a warm and wonderful human being... I am fortunate to have his music, thoughts, and ideas to inspire me and many like me. Every time I pick up my 1996 Ibanez JS-1000-BP custom - I think of JS. Thank you JS.

[@liquid7315]

Wow. I did not know about this interview. It's an honor to be able to hear Joe talk. I dont think there is any other interview out there where he gives so much information about himself. Also, him remembering loved ones I imagine, and letting the emotion come through, whatever triggered that, I just felt that in my heart, and I wish I could hug him. What an amazing human being.

[@timotot123]

What an amazing man and human being. Can't say much more than that

[@SebastianBluschke]

Joe: *"There is a beauty to knowing your instrument. There is a beauty and a satisfaction to being one with music and the intervals. And when that happens you can appreciate just doing it and how lucky you are to play music."* (48:12)

[@steveforwarduk]

hands down one of my biggest inspirations as a musician. most of my instrumental music is based off of being inspired by his music. but as a human being, he remains quite inspirational to me too. I've managed to meet Joe a few times and every time he is humble, kind, and really listens. He surrounds himself with kind and supportive human beings. Nice interview.

[@JCPhotoFrance]

I agree 100%

[@steven7777777yo]

Truly joe was given a very very rare gift from the great artist ...god...given to him to share with us this great gift and considerable joy he has given many..I have loved him since the very start of his career ..he has always been my inspiration and favorite artist..thanks Joe for all your hard work and for just being the awesome guy you are..my favoritevis still not of this earth ...listened to it everyday when I went to MI in 1988.i believe

[@JoseCarlosMatos]

As always, Joe keeps on inspiring generations to come. True signs of his brilliance as a Master Musician and as a Great Person. Like Quincy Jones said: You can never be a better musician than you are as a person.

[@goodingmusic]

perfect quote for this wonderful human and artist

[@redfishradical]

Joe is ALWAYS thoughtful in his interviews with something to tell and teach. And this guy is a FANTASTIC interviewer. Brilliant, he's a natural Charlie Rose conversational style, letting the conversation move along and follow its own organic path while still coherent with a point. This was brilliant...

[@RyanJDowney_]

I was having a pretty shitty evening and reading your comment absolutely turned me right around. THANK YOU, very, very sincerely.

[@TinoHutabarat]

@@RyanJDowney_ youre great interviewer great human being thankyou so much🙏🙏

[@GETMEASTRAITJACKET]

Charlie Rose? Russian funded ex stock market fraud guy? Tried to be mayor for London? In Britain they used to be called flim flam men. Charlie Rose is a misogynistic con artist with a permanently blocked nose.... Worlds apart

[@ARTUROCK15]

That is why I follow Joe since 1987 until now, such a great humanbeing, teacher, artist, guitarist. Such a great person.

[@asdf-jo4vv]

Wow... Many years.

[@janeckdzugan1252]

Always interesting to see "idols" like real humans and not only like "stars" . I loved Joe since i heard the first notes of "Always with Me...", And I still love his music . Thanks !

[@asdf-jo4vv]

Same here! That was my first song too

[@bfields1448]

His songs sound exactly like there titles that's what's so incredible

[@NLongleng]

Joe is the most talented and humbled Guitarist from this crystal planet.

[@jackprsline6]

Top notch quality as a human being. MAY LIFE keep Mr.Satriani for many, many more years. Thanks Joe!🤘🤘

[@ibanson]

Joe is definitively and will be forever my absolute idol. His music is so inspiring and full of richness, love you Joe !

[@boddhiswaha5446]

I've heard all those stories before... but never in such a detailed manner, thank you Joe for the inspiration! You had the right mind when you went for it!

[@gwgwgwgw1854]

I love this conversation. It has given me all kinds of observations about my own process and made me feel better about some of my own blockages and peculiarities.

[@RyanJDowney_]

Awesome!

[@bfields1448]

Man I just gotta comment again about joe satriani. Your just amazing I'm addicted to your writing songs and you personally it's incredible how you come up with all those melodies. I want to meet you in person one day before I die. I'm 45 been listening to you since 17. Thank you.

[@SocChrisMusicianPage]

What a wonderful human being....God bless you Joe Satriani 🙏 ❤

[@20003052]

you tube should make a super like button, cause the regular one just won't cut it for this video

[@EthnHayabusa]

I will never be able to fully express how much this one man has given me. I owe my whole way of life to him, and my dad.

[@jaybones7492]

Wow! What a great interview!!😊❤️🔥🎸

[@RyanJDowney_]

Thank you!

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Brilliant world class artist and nice, down-to-earth human being, I like this guy and, of course, I like his music. 👍🏼

[@Towking]

Epic interview. Been a fan since 87. Met Joe in '90 on his flying in a blue dream tour at massey hall , Toronto.

[@thepracticingguitarist]

A wonderful, insightful discussion with a true inspirational musician. Thank you, Joe.

[@owenchapman971]

All people are passionate and all people are musical … beautiful

[@joshstevens4626]

I have never seen my hero in the music world cry and that hit me hard 😢😢

[@simonbarnett5466]

What an amazing interview! I have loved Joe and his music for most of my life and hope that he just keeps doing what he does best and entertaining the world!!

[@psychvision101]

Silver surfer story was brilliant!

[@asdf-jo4vv]

Thank you, Joe!! My only true hero 👍🏻

[@matiasbrachini8741]

This man doesn't age. Grande Joe!!!

[@AmritaMandala]

Loving it. He is such a great guy.

[@alanchan5278]

Gotta love Joe, so humble and honest! The best human being on earth!

[@MKBplayreverend]

Saw Joe and Steve Vai at chesterfield Mo freaking awesome show two phenomenal guitar players best concert I have ever seen 🎸👍👍👍I’m 61

[@Vamike9]

Music is a gift and few are better at expressing that gift than the great Satriani.

[@KipBrockett]

Great interview! Just shows how passionate Joe is about his music. 👍🎸

[@leedoucette8522]

Love Joe & his playing is out of this WORLD but to think the universe is empty is empty minded. Not saying Satch thinks THAT.. but such a fascinating subject we'd truly love to KNOW... I'd bet WE'RE not ALONE..😎😎😎

[@Danumurti18]

Alot of his students are end up having decent career in music, he must be an amazing teacher, not just about technical, but must also attitude, moral and spiritual.

[@jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988]

This is how a real guitar hero talks! Humble because he knows he doesn't have to prove anything...

[@OscarGuitare]

Popularity aside, this was a great conversation between really smart people

[@RyanJDowney_]

Thank you so much!!

[@alanohagan6999]

Absolutely fantastic, I watched very minute and may have to watch again

[@timotot123]

Same here. The best 147 minutes I've had in a very long time

[@asdf-jo4vv]

Best human being ever! I love you Joe

[@jordandupont7430]

I throughly enjoyed this - thank you for posting it.

[@RyanJDowney_]

Awesome

[@russellward4624]

Amazing interview. please more! Vai, Gilbert...

[@iainwhite3476]

The ceo of shred and melody what a brilliant interview

[@hlynurth6259]

Just splendid.

[@javivinasgtr]

Awesome interview, please keep 'em coming guys, so much to learn!!!!

Always inspirational listening to a legend like him

[@celticecho]

The first gig I went to was Joe Satriani in 93, it was amazing!!!!

[@sttarch5150]

Best video I've seen in a long time.

[@bfields1448]

Man I love satch. So inspiring his music takes you to your dreams

[@tvli]

Oklahoma representing. Nice

[@soundsokok]

1:05:47 such a genuine person

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Doug is such a great human. I've smoked with him before at the house of blues, what a great man and player and singer

[@harsimransingh3148]

wow that’s why i love joe

[@rtrader21]

I LOVE THIS PLACE:)

[@rijosigns]

awesome ty hope a new album comes out soon

[@grtxyz4358]

Inspiring, thanks Joe!

[@sunburststrats]

satch ... doug.... and kenny... I can't wait!

[@commentfreely5443]

every great gig was in my mind.

[@777Yoni]

That was great. Thanks.

[@paquetefernandez]

Amazing persona. All the best for Sach!

[@leoemanuel1871]

Thank you Joe

[@countingcoup]

That was amazing!

[@ACSMusicSounds]

reading your book "strange beautiful music" love it

[@mehrdadheydari2128]

He is a genius! Who can write amazing songs like him? No body!

[@James-hh1lq]

One track mind

[@hesch-tag]

He is really good but not a genius in my opinion.

[@hesch-tag]

@Korg Rigon Genius is a word that loses its meaning when it is used so easily. Joe is very good, came up with some great melodies/songs because he has a knack for that but none of his songs are "genius." I think he would be the first to admit that.

[@hesch-tag]

@Korg Rigon I agree that he wouldn't say it because he is a humble guy but he wouldn't think it either. Kirk is certainly not a genius. Jimi Hendrix is though. It's not about being famous it's about having something extra special and only very few people had/have that. But we will not agree on this because it is subjective anyway so neither of us can prove who is right.

[@hesch-tag]

@Korg Rigon You are getting to be very annoying now.

[@siegmac3267]

Humble master. The perfect guitarist which is why he is hated by many because he can't play wrong.

[@Minotauro_di_Chieti]

KZbin most idiotic comment.

[@davelisapaly6750]

@RandallRocker not exactly hated, but here is the article: www.planetrock.com/news/rock-news/joe-satriani-hurt-after-hearing-ritchie-blackmore-critique-him/

[@bloodcutterscrewmusicandga3830]

To me music is an understanding even if more dedicated players may play written pieces and read and write still i listen as i do so deep yet as a young man i was the same way nothing could stop me i was on fire randy rhodes jimi h to name a few .

[@kencritchley5546]

Weird thought as I was listening to this. So many instrumental guitar songs are about surfing. High energy, dangerous sport so it kinda fits :)

[@Shane_Peoples]

Amazing interview!!!

[@Javier-qk7ms]

Damn, I cried too.

[@rocknrollsingh7568]

Lovely

[@ultrafree9597]

Intellectual music!

[@Xtianisms]

wow great interview by Seth Rogen

[@RyanJDowney_]

I get that a lot 😂

[@mattyboywalker9094]

Wow what a sound guy he is

[@gaetanomusic]

Buena entrevista...

[@geneabrego9759]

Joe will never admit it, he is the silver surfer, and he's been playing out his story for years! grew up on a crystal planet out in the power cosmic. then one night after consuming a little too much flavor crystal #7 laced with Ice 9, he had a very spiritual experience, and just asked himself, Why?...then, without any further explaination or reason, he threw 3 sheets to the wind and left the planet. he was on a journey, to see if there was love in space? and he would eventually find it...it was a Chrome Guitar and it looked just like him. instantly he knew the answer to his why, and blasted off at The Speed of Light to the nearest planet that he could find that had life, with Unstoppable Momentum he would eventually reach earth. he did a few circles around the planet at first, admiring the sight, then did a dive bomb straight into the atmosphere, which was an experience in it self, like flying in a blue dream. he wound up landing on a beach, other fellow surfers everywhere, and immediatelly went to wonk on that chrome boy. the music, was like a door into summer, it melted everybody into tears, a grand ceremony and a true sight to behold. at the end, the crowd chanted! then they all gathered around him, all the surfers and the chrome surfer from space, and they decided to call the show, Surfing with the Alien.

[@bobs.stevenson9704]

as he was walking out it would have been funny if like there was a cough, one or two claps and then someone yells out, I love you John.

[@JCPhotoFrance]

@27:10 best question EVER: "DID ANYONE TEACH YOU HOW TO TEACH?"

[@RyanJDowney_]

Thank you!!

[@jrickeyo1]

Great ...

[@js100serch]

1:23:39 I guess he asked about the "Golder Room" because he is from India and the song sounds very much like that. By the way a lot of fellow Mexicans there!!, nice!.

[@DOGMA29]

He is simply a god xx

[@re1]

Great interview, intro song?

[@GaganAtreya]

What is the song at the beginning of the video??

[@mariobargonetti6037]

I have a pick he threw out and I swear when I play with it, I become a guitar God!