Joe Satriani's Eddie Van Halen Thoughts #evh #vanhalen #satriani

Guitar Master Joe Satriani's interview talking about the late, great Eddie Van Halen, his approach to guitar, and his musical composing. #edwardvanhalen evh van halen surfing with the alien

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

I love hearing great guitarists praising other great guitarists.

[@docvader82]

I came on here to write exactly that. I love that.

[@ToddBinNM]

​@@docvader82me too

[@fobbitoperator3620]

It's pretty great to hear!

[@chrispetersen3151]

Yeah man people focus on his soloing, but to me, EVH was a rhythm player. His chord voicings, when in perfect tune, sound huge. And he played LOUD.

[@mikesteelheart]

His solos were extremely rhythmic too even though it often seems like he's just playing sporadic flashy bursts. But yes his riffs were legendary and completely his own...

[@nmeissner5150]

Master of both don’t get credit for the rhythm very true

[@dansmith8912]

He was a king of swing baby

[@jfo3000]

Actually he tuned his B string slightly flat to remove major 3rd dissonance. Maybe that's perfectly in-tune, who knows?

[@whitleypedia]

his synergy with his brother was so joyful

[@SilverSurfer5150]

Great breakdown of Eddie’s playing by Joe!

[@squarewheel142]

Eddie's guitar playing in the late '70's and into the '80's compelled me to get back to electrified guitar playing in my early 20's after almost 10 years away from it & I am so glad he did, I'm 65 and still playing!

[@Makai77]

Satch seems like a cool, humble dude. Saw him once and he was awesome. Will see him on the VH tribute tour later this summer!

[@johnlowery3517]

Saw then in Charlotte N.C. this month youbwont be disappointed Sammy sounded great. I only wish Alex had been with then but it's too hard to play without his lil bro I can understand that.

[@Makai77]

@@johnlowery3517 thx for the encouraging review. Yeah, I'll miss Alex... but, at least I did see VH twice with DLR and 3 times with Sammy! I'm looking forward to it!

[@toddvanwinkle7777]

A right hand of doom! The magical Edward!! ❤

[@williamcook9703]

It's so poignant because, not just as a player but probably more importantly as an instructor, it's so hard to impress how important "right hand" techniques are responsible for the proper "end result" ... .

[@johnrainey4634]

Amazing!!! I wish Eddie would have done a G3 with Joe and Steve Vai

[@kiezersosay49]

Too cocky...

[@johnrainey4634]

@kiezersosay49 so is Malmseen....but who cares

[@rdog421]

He didn’t have a solo career as an instrumentalist, so he really wouldn’t have fit the bill. IMO

[@johnrainey4634]

Ok...but in an interview Joe said he would have loved to have him with them

[@jamesragsdale8202]

Joe asked Edward to do G3. However what would he have done? He pretty much played the same solo spot in the Van Halen for his whole career. Most of his composing became Van Halen songs.

[@NealVio]

Spot on Joe

[@joannesommerville8549]

Love you Joe! Thanks for the good words about the great EVH.💕💕💕

[@takeshelter5313]

Love satriani

[@gerrett108]

Yes, but gotta say it's Satriani less the satriani

[@alwaysalways1392]

WHO DOESN'T?!? LOL!

[@johnjones5977]

@@gerrett108 WTF does that actually mean?

[@gerrett108]

@@johnjones5977 I am forcing you to love !! Lol

[@johnjones5977]

@@gerrett108 lay off the crack pipe, bud.

[@andymichalik8754]

The world misses Eddie

[@andymichalik8754]

@@Psycho--Troll_Slayer Theres a little VH in all of us

[@amarchhabra2175]

💯 for sure. RIP Eddie. Wish you were still on spaceship earth.

[@mikeross5494]

The difference between EVH and all the technical wizards out there was his ultra rare gift of making his parts fit the song. Knowing when not to shred is something that very few players can do.

[@mikesteelheart]

Exactly, he'd fit those flashy bursts into such a tight window and once something became redundant he'd break it up by transitioning to something else.

[@deadlyoneable]

He also wrote stuff that was popular to ordinary folks. Only guitar nerds and niche groups know about satriani and people like that.

[@chrispetersen3151]

And his chord voicings.

[@icankillbugs]

​@@deadlyoneable Satriani, niche? Lol. According to Google, "Joe Satriani is the world's most commercially successful solo guitar performer, with six gold and platinum discs to his credit (including one more gold award for the debut album by his band Chickenfoot), and sales in excess of 10 million copies"

[@jason-hy8ci]

When to Shred and....... When Not to Shred....... THAT is the Question.☝️

[@jimmyjennings4089]

This shows how good Eddie really was when you have one of the best talking good about you, R.I.P. Eddie we're all still missing you brother.

[@markcuster3803]

Satch is a great player himself but as great a player as he is he’s a very down to earth dude very humble soul stay well and safe everyone God Bless peace

[@mikedarrow3809]

I miss Eddie. Thankful for the music he gave us ❤

[@slomocosplo6361]

In the future he’ll be remembered like Mozart

[@randallespinosa4264]

Rest In Paradise Edward ❣️

[@jimmychesteen6559]

Satch's is no slouch himself...

[@bobcekaymusic]

lol you could say that

[@nickrhodes6485]

Eddie was an absolute innovator!!

[@pjotts9793]

Its something i have learned in my almost 40 years of playing guitar. I had guitar lessons in the mid 1980's and my guitar teacher asked me what my musical goals was were. Like, where i saw myself in 10 years: playing rock in a cover band or original band or playing orchestras, quartetes (sp?) Etc. I told him i wanted to play rock in local band like van halen did. So, he taught me how to play using my ear as well as learning how to understand tabliture. Any way, i was taught how to use my ear and to this day, i can hear something and figure out how to play it. I had no musical theory training or understanding. I was taught that this is how most of the grreat bands were. Like, the beatles. They just would jam up a riff that sounded cool and build on it untik a song was created. I say all of that to say this. There is a spot in this comment by satch where he says: EVH would play something that didnt make sense musically but it sounded cool. And that is my point. I think a lot of times, by learning music theory, you can miss out on cool sounding licks, solos, etc because it doesnt seem kosher because the theory you were trained by tells you that certain riffs, turn arounds, key changes, etc. Dont make sense. I would love to know how many VH, zeppelin or beatles songs....to only name a few bands who played by ear vs playing using theory....i would love to know how many of our favorite songs shouldnt exist because they go against real music theory. I actually was at a party one time in the late 80's and the guy who house we were partying at broke out the guitar and we were all passing it around...im sure you all been there to play n pass kind of guitar circle. Well this one guy was a music major in college and he was criticizing everyone that played "original riffs" he would say " you cant play that!! A G# minor cant be played after that, it makes no sense...meawhile, it was a cool sounding riff and this guy's music theory training said otherwise. Im glad i learned to play by ear and just have fun. Music theory is an alien language to me. (Which is prob why i switched from guitar to bass early on) i could never solo and didnt understand circle of 5ths, modes, scales and how to incorporate a solo. I know that you can solo whether you know theory or not. Another story is that i was in an original band in the mid 1990's and my dads friend had a son who played violin in an orchestra. We were recording a demo in a studio and our ecclectic singer wanted to add a string instrument to one of the break downs in our song. So we brought the guy to our studio. He brought his $10,000 violin with him and he broke it out and asked me for sheet music for our song. I know in the real world, this is how things are done But we were just a rock band, all trained by ear. So i told him we didnt have any, and he looked confused. I told him to just listen to the song and just riff or jam something. There was no age gap or anything. The guy was our age, he listened to our type of music, which, at the time, was Pearl Jam, STP, AIC, Nirvana, Sound Garden, etc. So, im sure the guy had to kinda understand what we were feeling or what we thought would sound cool. He just kinda sat there looking confused. My guitar player asked him to just play something, anything, like a scale, a run, so he started looking thru his case and his backpack for sheet music to anything. I said, "bud, dont you have anything in your memory that you can play, maybe we can give you direction off of that and we can build from there?" He still couldnt play anything. His world was alien to us and ours to his. I dont know if it was just him or his training only allowed him to play off of sheet music. We never captured anything, it was a waste of time but it hit me and i was so happy that i wasnt trained like that. I mean, even if i was trained that way, im sure that i would still jam on my violin and play along to something in my music collection. Ill never forget that night.

[@jefffitzsimmons2652]

Been there. In studio. Dude did commercials. To sum it up, imo, no soul

[@drdave971]

@@pjotts9793 I would agree I play by ear I am pretty fluent with theory too , but if it sounds good it is good , I have jammed with theory technical guitarists and must can’t just come up with a riff or a groove to follow or solo too because they don’t have any music to read from ,, it’s ridiculous ,, yes ear training is a must for musicians so that they are not limited by just playing by what should work ie 1,4,5 chords etc . Just play guitar 🎸

[@wavular]

Ed Is the King of the instrument!

[@rickwelch8464]

Eddie was the perfect combo of groove/shred/technical skill/composition. It won't be equaled anytime soon.

[@RickRockerMusic]

Still can’t believe he’s gone man… he’s honestly the first super influential guitar player that I still feel like is living but isn’t :-( wish I coulda seen him perform live

[@jimmyjames7946]

Perfectly said Joe !!! I'm coming from you take it to the bank brother 🤘🤘

[@RobertSmith-lw2bx]

In the back of my head I’m waiting for the new VH album to come out, even though he’s gone. Thanks for being the sound track of my life. RIP Ed ✌🏻

[@marklane870]

Joe is the best, humble and the best

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Can't wait for the tour with Joe in front and Bonham on the set!❤

[@bobthebear1246]

Satch would know.

[@jefffitzsimmons2652]

Game know game. Such respect. Joe, you look great too. Saw you in 98 at Metropol (Pittsburgh). You absolutely destroyed it. Thank you ❤

[@chrisk3754]

I totally agree with everything that’s being said here. I think the guitar parts are so fantastic. I hope they live on forever.

[@charlythor7836]

The King Eddie van halen

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Joe is a classy dude and a shredder himself. He always seems so positive and respectful. He'll do a great job on the summer tour with Sammy, playing EVH's parts. No it won't be Eddy, it will be a tribute and I am confident that Satriani will nail it. I've seen him 4 times and he never disappoints. I'd love to see the current G3 show and the tour with Sam.

[@user-cv8qo4fr7o]

That's why joe is joe. Joe your 💯. Real talk real music. This why your the professor. Now on Eddie. When your gifted in many tones, your music has no limits. As always he kept searching. But he played his way.

[@Petequinn741]

Eddie could pen a tune... monster sense of rhythm and melody..never just a shredder

[@WilliamGlenBatemanJr]

Too cool - Professor. Always a nice word. Satch has a tune or twenty for my every mood, need, drive/move- motivation and/ or feel from planning, expressing or era remeniscing. Nobody beats the selection, the volume of song(s)/ album OPTIONS to choose from - and reliable results- some with chills. Since early 1980s my instrumental go to. I love some Yes, BOC ...but my 99.75% go to for EARGASM- Dr JOE SATRIANI & the great worx he & the various tune travellers mustered up along the way... plenty relish already. He has some great prodigy on strings as most reading this might know AND NOW U KNOW- his son ZZ S. makes a some awesome videos / graphics. I only found Pumpin' June 6th 2024. Kudos to the kiddo! Venit vidit se condidit ignea victoria ! 🔥👁️☄️⚡💫 he came, he saw, he created with fiery victory ... so say this guy

[@walterevans2118]

GREAT analysis of ED by JOE . (love his 'Right Hand of Doom' expression...lol)

[@ossasungkarfull2596]

Eddie Van Halen... World greatest rock/metal guitarist 👍👍👍

[@boogums1]

I knew that Joe would have, from a guitarist’s perspective, an in depth and total appreciation of Eddie’s guitar playing and skill. 😎🎸

[@EVH.5150]

'That guy's got a right hand of doom." Simple yet powerful. Reminds of a Sammy Hagar saying, "What is understood doesn't need to be discussed!" WIUDNTBD

[@samiam3297]

Right hand of doom! 🤘😔🎸 RIP EVH...you are missed.

[@pd3po]

Thank you Joe. Wonderful take. You are a true hero. God bless

[@janiterinadrum1627]

I was fortunate enough to see Van Halen in Louisville 5or 6 times. The first one was the 1980 invasion tour in the last one was when 5150 came out. The concerts were great but there were a few of them. I think 1984 or I got up close it was still general admission… and I got to see the guitar solo from about 10 feet away… I’m 60 years old and I still think about that all the time how great that was and how good it felt to be that close. It made me play the guitar. It’s still with me.

[@Ashley-mo8pt]

Miss ya Eddie will never forget

[@70stunes71]

A master talking about another master 🙌

[@tommylucchese2625]

Genius both of them 🎸

[@UR_Right24]

I wish we could have had an EVH solo album to listen to though at some point.

[@JosephJLopez-bo3jr]

rest in Paradise

[@neano62]

Nut n but “RESPECT” for you Joe Satriani 💪😎

[@ShawnFredenburg]

They are both good in there own special way. Every musician has there own way of playing.

[@grigoriyborisovich9526]

Take care of yourself, Joe. Live for a thousand years. (Greetings from the Donetsk People's Republic)

[@lorettahookano6139]

You hit right on the head Joe !

[@nickrhodes6485]

He definitely kept in mind how the parts on the records would translate live.

[@user-ob3to5tk3p]

Excellent analysis!

[@mysticchrome4000]

Eddie was the best guitar player that has ever lived period. Long live King Edward.

[@thomasneeland8266]

He is the best modern musician in our lifetime.

[@tempusfugit6637]

I love skiing to Van Halen !!!!!!

[@scottdaugherty8065]

Eddie had a way of attacking the chords and notes. There was a "punch" to his playing. Well he didn't just "play" the guitar....he made it talk.

[@bry-i-am]

Yes, 💯 fun songs 🎵 🙌

[@billblack8071]

Does everyone miss his smile as much as I do?!?! 💔😎🤙

[@andrewbroughton65]

It changed a lot after they pulled His teeth out.The implants looked very different.

[@johnjones5977]

@@andrewbroughton65 Sooooo, you liked EVH for his teeth???? Weird.

[@andrewbroughton65]

@@johnjones5977 I didn't say anything of the sort..step away from the pipe..you're tripping balls

[@johnjones5977]

@@andrewbroughton65 LOL. Funny boy.

[@joeysingleton9635]

Ed was amazing period

[@douglascooper1987]

A Right Hand Of Doom‼️👍👍

[@igoruvarov]

Ван Хален,солнце❤❤❤😊

[@ofraggy8428]

I miss Eddy

[@steveclark9934]

Wow Satriani everybody knows Van Halen's good I wish more people knew about you though

[@HillCountryCajun-vh2ll]

"tried to capture the spirit of the song and of the band"🎯

[@mandoleyva9163]

Eddie's guitar playing and Songs that he created are what separates him from all the other guitar legends. He learned and heard from the best and took it to another level.

[@jamessmith5021]

Dude I love u man!!!!!

[@jaysreview1]

There are plenty of guys that can shred like crazy, but Eddie’s gift was that he could write and make it completely original. Many imitators, but only one Edward Van Halen. Rest in peace Eddie

[@danieleducci5064]

Very true, let's remember the guitar solo in 5150 in Live Without a Net compared to the studio version, another planet!!!

[@allenmartin7193]

One word. Uncopyable. ❤

[@voodoochild1975az]

Eddie was loved by the general public, but his biggest fans will always be guitarists. Every guitarist can learn something from Eddie.

[@barbaraflaherty6299]

the amazing thing about Eddie to me was he was such a pioneer in guitar playing yet didn't read music.

[@Mikebvanhalen]

Joe's 1,000 % correct. Long live sir Edward Van Halen....

[@dougsteeleguitar]

Ed rocks!!!!

[@charlythor7836]

Eddie van halen is your teacher and your dad and your king joe satriani and steve vai

[@keithp8521]

Eddie was the Best!!

[@pinkrocko5040]

Eddie among, I’m sure, others said,”..if it sounds good then it is good”. I rest my music theory in this same thought. Play what you like to hear it’ll be music to your ears.

[@miguelpereira9033]

We love Ban Allen... Regrades, Cipriano PT

[@RBS-rj1bm]

Joe looks like a skinny Uncle Fester.

[@fluor6614]

Uncle Fretster......😂

[@scotthunter2607]

Eddie waz from another planet

[@jiffybox]

The greatest.

[@Professional-fh1ow]

Great take Joe as now that EVH is gone there are people putting out hater vids, very sad.

[@Kidgloves1984]

Eddie was an awesome radical improviser..

[@ColdSlayerFan]

It’s my first time seeing Joe’s eyes 👀

[@deathmetalrob5563]

Cool

[@joefox9765]

The fact Joe has a Masters from Berkeley not just guitar. He knows what he is talking about

[@SnakeGodDiamond]

Joe is very articulate on and off the guitar

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Sach seems like a regular guy, who just so happens to be an incredible virtuoso, & stacked with enough $$ for the next 3-4 generations of Saches to live the chill life. There is no match, for the man we call Sach!

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Virtuoso are what you guys are. 🎉

[@jasonosborne9063]

Miss you Edward Van Halen. More every day.

[@robanderson137]

Well said!!✌️😁🇨🇦

[@bigbadbamboo1]

You're a good player too!

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

Probably my favourite guitarist EVH. He looks like Beethoven at the end in last video lol

[@Duarki]

He literally just said, he filled up the space like an orchestra, and improvised his solos, then for some reason said, very different to David Gilmore style. wtf, That’s exactly what Gilmore does as well.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

🚬😎 how cool

[@reanukeaves5629]

What song is this in the background??? Can anybody tell me please

[@souperdave2009]

RIP the Atomic Punk 🔥

[@MamaMudskipper]

#PlayOn 🌌🎼💙🎼🌌 #4EVHz

[@BigBri550]

One of the only guitarists I have ever heard who points out that it was EVH's skill as a COMPOSER that made his guitar playing great, more so than his technical skill (which was inconsistent).

[@duckydrummer6331]

Joe is right. Eddie improvised a lot of his solos. Ice Cream Man was a first take improvised solo. He rarely worked out a solo before recording the song.

[@RockNewsQuickies]

A lot of the solos on the first record were planned out, and you can tell. They're almost thematic.