Joe Satriani Red with Steve Vai Robert Fripp

Loving this tune, and it has a mega groove. That riff (that I would describe as a double stop riff) at the beginning is SO cool
A lot of viewers are slating the performances of Joe & Steve - so in case it helps, here is a quote from Robert himself, an excerpt from his online diary (13.6.2013). The man obviously has a lot of respect for both artists:
"23.39 ... Joe Satriani at the Civic in Wolverhampton. I continue to have no idea how Joe does what he does. Great guitar duels and duets with Mike Keneally the Hero, who can keep up with Joe (and Steve Vai too). Whereas I had to practice long hours and exert myself to stay close to Joe and Steve (G3 in 2004), Mike just blasts away."

[@Dooality]

Love how the true musical genius sits in the back with no spotlight. He doesn't need or want to be a rockstar. He just wants to make music. That's why I've always loved Fripp.

[@paulgordonmanners]

Joe and Steve are two enormously gifted guitarists but Robert is from another galaxy altogether and in fact he looks on like a father watching his two kids enjoying themselves. Fripp is and always will be the greatest font of inspiration to me (with The Beatles of course) as a musician and as a human being ...Paul

[@DanielPerez-yt8dt]

Robert Fripp maybe he's one of the most important musicians of the last 100 years

[@0120130140130122]

I wonder if Robert has chair signature series.

[@herbeichen1770]

Remember Fripp was more than a guitarist, he was an awesome keyboard player & composer....His mellotron work alone classifies him a a pure genius!

[@ciliaris2]

Years ago I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with R Fripp at a Frippertronics concert for WXPN in Phila, that where held in a small music room. No photos or autographs, but he was very nice and open to talk with. He started the show by explaining and demoed the FT setup, reel to reels. During the show, after a song or two, he announced that this is the question and answer portion. Everyone just sat and stared at him, so I blurted out, Mr Fripp what does your pedal broad and effects consist of. He went into great detail about his equipment and un plugged and handed me his volume pedal, for me and others to inspect. It had no makers name, he said he had it since KK days. I was very lucky to sit in the first row, a few feet away from him, at times, I could actually hear the notes he picked on his LP Black Beauty, before he let up on the volume pedal. At another time in the show he asked for someone to shout out a chord, that he would play in. Someone yelled E minor, to which he smiled and said that's my favorite, then he wailed away on his Les Paul, with its incredible tone, seated like a mushroom. A really cool and intimate show, much dif than the many KK shows I have attended.

[@mikeherrman5653]

Everything I learn about him portrays him as more and more genuine. If there is a judge at the end of his time on earth I'm sure he will be deemed more than satisfactory in utilizing his gifts.

[@aliasatori6597]

Fripp the master of understatement and humility and creativity. Mad as a snake but a genius. Other two not bad, certainly technically good shredders, and not deserving of all the contempt in these comments. They go metal on a pice Fripp intended as metal. But this is Fripp's piece and his show. Bravo.

[@in3ccdbrunoluchi826]

+Alia Satori Well, he is british :)

[@TheRealHucasys]

+Bruno Luchi LOL

[@romanbekemeier4883]

Youre right Fripp is cool!

[@adrianlackey5107]

Great to see two stellar talents pay tribute to The Master.

[@andyharpist2938]

I love RF's little chair, and most likely a cup of tea and some cake, home-made by Toyah.

[@Bertiebaby]

The perfect picture. Two virtuosos who know showmanship and the proper genius hidden in the back, actually focused on the music. Respect to Joe and Steve but this is just too striking an image to ignore.

[@fluxblocker]

Steve Vai melts my face into a puddle of awe. I have nothing but reverence for Satch as well, and Fripp is a genius if there ever was one.

[@michaellickiss3542]

Fripp was such a pioneering guitar player and still immensely talented. Mad, of course, but that made KC such a great band. I love the way he just stands there and rocks out the tunes; nothing pretentious. Satriani's little homage to In the Court of the Crimson King at the end was a nice touch!

[@viktor1098]

Michael Lickiss He sits.

[@viktor1098]

Hubert Mercier Did I state otherwise?

[@zarathustra3830]

viktor1098 I interpreted your comment incorrectly. I thought the fact you mentionned he was sitting was condescending and in opposition with the original comment. I apologize for that matter.

[@corneliouscramden6962]

He was an even better composer....A Modern day Wagner!!!!

[@snagglegrass]

I love this. Fripp sitting easy, smiling like "Alright boys, do what you like..."

[@threeinitiates8260]

I love how Fripp sits down and wears a suit. Its as if he sees it as a symphony show. one of the greats

[@dbmayne]

This must be one of the strangest amalgam of personalities since Hendrix opened for The Monkees.

[@TruNordics14]

Love and respect from a devoted Crimson fan of 45 years. Red can never be too heavy or too tinkered with, it is it's own shape shifting nightmare.

[@Frooshenglasen]

1980, Agora Ballroom, ATL, King Crimson Disipline tour. I was standing in back of the balcony, looked to my left and this very proper English gentleman was standing next to me. I nodded, he nodded back....then I realized it was Robert Fripp! He sensed the recognition, and quietly walked away. What followed was the BEST show I've ever seen.

[@MerkinMuffly]

He may sit in the back and look inconspicuous at concerts, but he rules King Crimson with an iron fist

[@Freddwith2D]

I love how Fripp doesn't need to be in the light. He composed this masterpiece, plays it like you normally breathe, and makes the show with his art. I've seen the 3 of them in concerts separately, they're all amazing, but Fripp is still one step further... or higher.

[@adammbowman]

You know they both felt extremely honored to be playing with Mr. Fripp...their playing was certainly inspired...

[@bloggulator]

Satriani and Vai are awesomely fine guitar players, but must have felt honored to be sharing the stage with Robert Fripp. Thanks for the upload, despite the godawful sound quality!

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

Nothing more beautiful than A) Fripp accepting Joe's invitation to G3 back in the day, B) Watching Joe and Steve jam out on one of their childhood inspiration's tunes, and C) Fripp looking on so proud and happy. So glad this was posted. Vai and Fripp: two of my favorite composers. And Joe-- (goes without saying)a genius guitarist, and theory genius. Stravinsky would be proud of this musical invention.

[@eleuterioramalho6897]

A TRIBUTE to the Master

[@mikeherrman5653]

Everything is a tribute to all of the masters in my opinion

[@dlapp14]

Robert Fripp: the guitarist who sits on stage...

[@StauntonCivilWar]

Wow, you learn something new every day! I remember a night in the late '80s, rolling up I-95 to see Satriani and Billy Sheehan at Hammerjacks, flogging the speakers with King Crimson and FLXible the whole way. Now I get to see them all in the same frame. Wonderful!

[@ikkin4eva]

Love to see these guys do "Fracture" w/Fripp

[@stevenelson379]

How many times can you see a show with Steve Vai and say he was the third best guitarist on stage. That is one of those once in a lifetime performances that you only hope you realized to sit back and enjoy.

[@nobuakitanaka4116]

When I saw this video for the first time, I didn't realize Robert was there, but I felt this is real King Crimson's music. This is not copy band. Strange. I don't understand why I could feel his existence. Joe and Steve are excellent without any doubt.

[@Fintan33]

oh my...anyone else have shivers going down the spine whole way through? What a performance man

[@rudolphgoebbels7963]

robert is a gentleman's guitarist

[@InfraRedSky5150]

Fripp doesn't need to draw attention to himself. He's a self made man & a classy musician. Took a workshop many years ago with Fripp at the Roxy on Sunset Blvd.. We were so stoked none of us played, just listened & watch the master at play. ~~~Aloha~~~

[@xekind]

Robert Fripp solo at 3:42 (Satriani is standing in front of him)

[@ChordCluster]

Utterly brilliant. love this meeting of English and American guitar gods. Brilliant stuff! The world may never know how utterly innovative King Crimson has been.

[@ericpiazzi]

fripp the grandfather, satriani the father, vai the son!!!!!!!

[@jcfbell3001]

you know that, deep down inside the cold mathematical recesses of fripp's brain, he's like "omfg this is so much fun"

[@johnduncan77]

Fripp wrote the song. Why should he practice? He could probably play this song in his sleep consider he's played it for (at this time) 35 years. Glad whoever put this up did. It would have been a treat to see this live. This version is solid. Imagine them doing "Lark's Tongue in Aspic, Pt 2. For many, it's still way over their heads.

[@Echoes31]

The crowd dont know King Crimson ?? I will be crazy if they played that . They are so passive... And Fripp as usual on the backstage without light lol

[@igivupuluzme8505]

+Echoes31 - where?

[@carl13220]

That's strange because if you know prog, fusion and instrumentals, you know King Crimson and Fripp ( i've heard of King Crimson because of Genesis ) . Fripp had a major impact on many musicians.

[@hatusage]

Behind Satriani

[@davidrockne-semkow4948]

Joe Satriani: variations on a theme not in Red, although, pulling back into In the Court of the Crimson King was a nice touch.

[@jeanounou]

The master and the student ripping it off again!

[@drawlbag]

Everyone doing their thing.. just wonderful, Robert tho, makes my skin bristle. Truly beautiful.

[@ericpiazzi]

fripp is god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VolodyaVolodenka1981]

so much love and mutual respect here

[@williamwinslow6582]

Not really into Vai or Satriani, but I love to watch folks having fun with Fripp, and this proves that Fripp's music is not just for introverts. Shred on!

[@worldcitizengrendel]

"Give me your left hand cause is closer to my heart" words from Hendrix to Fripp, musical Godfather and most important contemporary musician. Amazing Satriani & Vai. always.

[@yorvenezia2477]

Plus he's a man of good taste! My Goodness...

[@MarcinSzeremeta]

Parę lat temu, byłem w mieście Wrocław, na koncercie Joe Satriani-ego, z cyklu "Wrocław Non Stop". Jeden z najlepszych koncertów, na jakich w Moim życiu Miałem okazje być. Fajnie, że Satriani i Vai, pamiętają o twórczości ikony muzyki rocka progresywnego, jakim niewątpliwie jest Robert Fripp i The King Crimson. I love progressive rock.

[@waynedanberry]

This Song Just Kicks ASS! WHAT A GROOVE! And at5:05 they add a little "Court Of The Crimson King"! TOO MUCH!

[@rixwerld]

I love that these guys are paying homage to Robert Fripp. the Steve Vai solo is SICK !!!!

[@iwrestleweebs2096]

fripp is like, oh those scrubs play my stuff, cool.

[@vatzhizname]

As focused as many are on Satriani and Vai, this is of course originally a King Krimson piece, the master playing behind these two originally wrote Red. Robert Fripp is true god in the world of guitarist. And yes I have a great deal of respect for Satriani who of course taught Vai and a few other amazing guitartist like a old friend. Of course Fripp's style is that of an English gentlemen sitting on his chair playing while he blows out the most amazing guitar riffs

[@DuckofaPato]

Oh Fripp. You wonderfully awkward guitar player, you.

[@JohnBakerJr]

Wow I really liked this up to the bridge...... Joe and Steve (and everyone else it seems) having a good time.... but not terribly tight past then. Kind of CREAM like on a bad night. But still better than most, Thanks much for sharing this!

[@56BUICKRiviera]

Fripp is the man. Kindly and benevolent.

[@FerranK68]

For me Satriani is a great guitar soloist, Vai is a great sohwman with perfefct technic playing but Mr Fripp simply is... A GENIOUS

[@yellowlght]

The tie that binds all three is that they are all came from progressive rock backgrounds & are all technically accomplished players & composers - they are 3 of a perfect pair

[@bexandre2629]

THE GREAT TRIO!!!

[@fredbloggs6085]

Very touching to see the newer generation paying tribute to Robert here. He has a lot of fans amongst some of the most talented "natural musicians" (as Fripp would call them). John Petrucci I think does the better KC covers, rendering them faithfully.

[@McGoonagle]

The look on Fripp's face seems to be along the lines of "OK lads, just try to keep up." That was fun.

[@McGoonagle]

I love the way Fripp is just sitting there with a look on his face like Cohen the Barbarian saying "I'm OK, just try to keep up."

[@determined919]

Two phenomenal talents and a guitar GOD

[@musicgod9]

When I saw King Crimson at The Roxy-Sunset Strip- 30 years ago, Fripp sat behind his amps. He was very modest then and still is now.

[@ge0metr1xx]

wait wait wait.... Joe Satriani , Steve Vai, Robert Fripp all on stage together jamming out classic king crimson. My life is now complete.

[@docbors]

Forever Roberto Fripp, genius!!!!

[@JuancaBassist]

WOW!!! how can there be three gods in a single stage?!

[@mohomoho1]

And if Shawn Lane was on stage to?

[@Wernerandreasli]

Ohhhhhh I love it ....

[@bradschwamberger1217]

Nice to see some others find and play King Crimson

[@ANTHZEIT]

Much more than beautiful. Three Great Masters: Fripp; Vai & Satriani

[@PhysicsForTheFuture]

Fripp said that Crimson played music that would cause most heavy metal bands to mess their trousers.

[@stitcha123]

this is fucking awesome.

[@dannopper]

@diegochersicola I Watched that show, it was fun because the chump besides me, who was criticising Fripp for no "pyrotechnic guitar", was stunt after this song, and even said " wow, it must be a new Vai song" ... It was fun to correct him.

[@wizmarc8954]

This is seriously badass!!

[@coreyagraph]

see js play 'highway star' with chickenfoot.............. neat to see these guys pay homage to the master...........no egos

[@VLombardi01]

totally awesome!

[@jonesthecat00]

@Miquitzli you know, BB said "when in doubt, roll!!" bruford is really amazing, and he is himself even if he's drumming on a nursery rhyme..wow! thnx God for fripp&Co.

[@badmuddy]

prolly THE koolest call joe's made with these shows. god knows, i woulda wanted to go this way, & that's comin' from someone who continually tried to sneak "hope" onto the end of a toon somewhere within an evening's performance! be thankful & appreeshkiate that they KNOW the toon "red." this is one of those songs that'll turn ANY player in the know into a guitar-hero fool, replete with all the posing, stancin', gesticulatin', and rockin' called for in such a moment...

[@EthnHayabusa]

AWESOME!

[@wijreel1]

Beyond Badass!!

[@revtkatt]

Yes guys, Robert is not your typical rocker, externally. What he plays is more extreme than anyone but Hendrix.

[@rezeski]

@JoeSatrini : And I think he is a humble, no-showboat sort of man these days.

[@yarkin23]

can't handle this much win

[@Corilo91]

I LOVE the Fripp's solo :D

[@uninoculated]

nice solo steve vai... very very nice

[@thefunkmachine1]

@MrBigredbus007 fripp gets our attention being behind all always, because He knows He is awesome

[@sa65cn1]

To Mr. DavidBruceMusicVideo: Are you 12? Robert Fripp has always played seated since the original King Crimson days, back in the sixties. Many guitarists look up to him because of his innovative style and many consider it an honor to play with him.

[@ProgRockNerd]

Interesting version--the arena-rock version, I guess. I do miss the intro/outro, though. (For those who don't know, the intro/outro features a diminished scale in a metric pattern of 5/8-5/8-3/4-4/4 on a chord progression of B-D/F-Ab/C/E; this is then transposed downward to G-Bb/C#-E/G/D, then the original is repeated, moving to a tritone E chord. Then the "double-stop" riff gets going.)

[@KingFaderRecordings]

he has all his peddles and effects and stereo monitors right there and he sits. plus look at those 2, who would wanna take part in that cheese show?

[@maniacle]

I would love to hear this in better quality!!! WOW!!!!

[@ESmithStringSlinger]

@MrBigredbus007 ...not just a,and also a brilliant composer and innovator.I'd seen him live.He was the "CPU" of the band:)

[@avjake]

Fripp must have been so jazzed watching these two wail on his tune.

[@loffe9]

@moroney88 If you knew the guy you would know that is his style. When he plays with good musicians he lets them shine playing HIS music. He can stay in the background because everyone knows it's his music, The artists just add their interpretation. One cool dude.

[@akyeager]

Fripp's solo sounds like a thousand souls lamenting in hell.

[@suguspjr]

@lookslikeyouhadenuff Would you call Red ambience? It's a Fripp's classic. I think this concert is about three great rock/contemporary musicians with lots of respect for each other, playing together for the joy/fun/blast of it, while maybe bringing down some mental barriers among their loyal fans.

[@coreyagraph]

fripp has become the les paul of metal!

[@Eflatmajor7sharp11]

Love "Fallen Angel" from this album...

[@LeZouave]

The ending is so... well longest i've seen!

[@TheJaenneb]

Excellent! Fripp is the best!

[@ericpiazzi3444]

Fripp is a genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-dr1vm3vw2j]

Здорово!!! Это было классно!!!!!

[@PeterGrenader]

Red, replete with a Vegas introduction and it goes a little like thisssssssssssss"

[@amccann7]

too bad the sound quality is not more clear, because this is really great, Fripp has a subtle look of amusement from the back ;)