Joe Satriani, Tosin Abasi, Guthrie Govan - G4 Experience Video Roundtable

Joe Satriani, Tosin Abasi (Animals as Leaders) and Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats) sit down in a video conference with Guitar World Senior Editor Andy Aledort and discuss their approach and thoughts about guitar, technique, inspiration and the upcoming G4 Experience.
More than a show, more than a seminar, more than a backstage pass, the G4 Experience will give you musical inspiration and guitar ideas that will keep you playing for years to come.
For the G4 Experience, Joe Satriani, Animals as Leaders (featuring Tosin Abasi, Xavier Reyes, Matt Garska), The Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan, Marco Minnemann, Bryan Beller), and Mike Keneally team up and will be performing, teaching, and offering everyone who attends a chance to jam with them. All of these amazing players will be sharing their guitar knowledge and musical insights with the campers, and doing unique, close-up performances. Also featuring special guests Andy Aledort, Doug Doppler, Bruce Bouillet and Stu Hamm.
On June 28th - July 2nd, 2015, the G4 Experience will be the center of the guitar universe. Be there!
www.g4experienc...

[@rolandlemus203]

CAN'T believe that Guthrie stated he doesn't belong there???? Very humble guy, and awesome player!

[@faggotsmoker9588]

What if he meant the other way round?

[@abuventertainment2856]

Borororong lol

[@hankanderson3340]

That's like Lebron James or Michael Jordan saying they don't belong on the clurt.

[@jamesmiles3341]

Borororong lololol

[@nedsmith3195]

he is far too humble, without doubt the best guitar player in the world.

[@LoganHutchinsGuitar]

I can now only hope that Guthrie and Tosin jam out a jazz fusion combo album.

[@Chrono337]

Logan Hutchins #TheDream

[@delfeth]

+Tuco Ramirez +ZOMBIELANDakaUSA Buckethead is way out beyond this leage...hes more likely to colaborate with guuns and roses shit

[@delfeth]

+Tuco Ramirez .

[@brianburke808]

Is anyone else seeing this red phone? I'm pretty sure Satch has launch codes.

[@thecheif00]

0:34 "I'm looking forward to coming!..." me too Guthrie. me too.

[@b-sideplank]

Joe is what Lord Voldemort would be like after smoking weed. :)

[@awertyuiop8711]

+Saqib Saqib And with a nose xD

[@b-sideplank]

+Awer Tyuiop good point. :p

[@urbanprojectz]

Lmao

[@HermeticAscetic22]

😆

[@philsackett7341]

Joe's phone system is awesome! Old-school baby!

[@itsCheezeh]

Guthrie has such a way with words! He can convey his thoughts to us mere mortals so effortlessly, I swear he is the Bob Ross of guitar.

[@vacant4]

Tosin Abasi is acutally really articulate with his words aswell.

[@guitarreilly]

XxicruffesionalxX wow have you got a thesaurus by your side at all times?

[@vacant4]

XxicruffesionalxX i honestly thought you had just searched synonyms for a lot of words haha, when i write something as poetic as that i'd usually spend about 5 minutes

[@jonathanspengler8913]

Part of being English-speaking the English language....

[@delfeth]

88,608 VIEWS??there are millions of guitarrist out there and these guys are basically the most inspirational guitarrist of our generation!!! or maybe the century ........sometimes i cannot understand the world we live :/

[@theheckl]

in your opinion*

[@latemnf]

It made me feel good to hear satriani say that he sometimes hits that players rut when you just feel like you can't make anything happen, although I'm sure his rut is much better than me on my best day, it's a comfort to know that even world class players feel like that sometimes too..

[@GuitarJoooN]

Does anyone also think of Lord Voldemord while seeing Satriani?

[@psofoss]

only tard funs of harry potta

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Great to hear all of these inspiring musicians just chat about playing the guitar. I seriously envy anyone who is going to the G4 Experience! ;)

[@JoshNpublicgplus]

Are we (the ones who won't be so privileged to attend) going to be able to see some footage of all you guys playing together, or just of some of the gigs you do with your own bands? That would be completely epic!

[@CASNY4METAL]

Satch been around all these newcomers and still the melodic master

[@VisualValium]

Cue speculation about the 24 fret single coil Charvel behind Guthrie, in...3...2...1...

[@CristobalSanhuezaMusic]

Interesante ... mmmmmm

[@MattSaintsMusic]

theres only 22 frets... just sayin haha but that definitely made me laugh. rock on brother!

[@Larriex97]

Wonderful piece of informations by awesome guys! Thank you Joe Satriani and other ones!!

[@fearador]

its motivating to know that even these guys have days when guitar just doesn't feel right, I had thoughts I just wasn't meant to play guitar when I felt like them Because as amazing and inspiring they music they make is it can be intimidating to feel like youll never be at that level but its good to see they are just like us:D

[@ARTUROCK15]

It was great to see these Three greats!! including the great Andy Aledort from ever of reading Guitar for the Practicing Musician in the late 80's and 90's and so. I always since 87 when I first heard Surfing I got hooked! Tosin from the article with Steve Vai in Guitar World and Guthrie until Now!! Always learing about great inspitational musician, guitar player!! Love those inpiration to make different new things with other people (Community)

[@nepotiums]

I wish Joe did a G3 tour in future with Guthrie. He deserves to be on that boat along with all the greats.

[@HoldsworthLaneGovan]

Guthrie is actually not too fond of G3. He find it difficult to go through a whole concert where three consecutive artists play in such 'similar' rock/shred guitar music. He's telling me that he'd have more fun watching guys like Satch or Vai playing on a bill with entirely different players, like Tommy Emmanuel, Bireli Lagrene or Derek Trucks.

[@nepotiums]

Sachar Micah I know it's too much to ask for, especially Guthrie, who's a humble, down-to-earth guy. But for fans like us, we want to see him on that stage with the greats not to impress them, but to give the audience a good time and contribute his musical essence.

[@699Be]

Abasi & Govan? ... A dream.

[@CareyPortnoyBeauford]

I'm so excited Tosin is in this, can't wait to see you guys play together! Woohoo!

[@theericbeaty]

Love this type of interaction and idea generation! Gives me some ideas on how to host my own workshop. Thanks guys!

[@guitarrasinlimites]

I want to translate this into Spanish! it's so interesting

[@prokhorsmashnikoff8105]

I have a feeling that life is passing me! It would be cool,I'm sure! Good Luck,Joe! Thanks for the upcoming experience!

[@jazzerson7087]

Haha I've been sooo wanting Guthrie in G3 for years, to have him and Joe playing together is sort of like a dream come true!! I'd love to have seen Joe and Paco de Lucia together and seen two masters with very different styles compliment each other but sadly we lost him earlier this year. Very much looking forward to this and am sure it will only inspire me more as a player. It would be good at some point to see Allan Holdsworth on board but he's too busy right now on another planet, right? :-)

[@ender4903]

If Guthrie writes a book I'll be the one who buys the first copy.

[@omartutadin3935]

he did write a book google it

[@forelectricstring8833]

Ender ARDIÇ he have a great book (2 volumes) "Creative Guitar: Cutting Edge Techniques"

[@aatifnafees6164]

Ender ARDIÇ I have the book, let me know if you want. I will mail you.

[@skopex18]

Sooo looking forward to this!!

[@LoLa-ck2uz]

Love how Tosin is mostly quiet and listening to legends talk :)

[@MrJoshDada]

When Guthrie Govan said "I'm completely self taught" I just died

[@Despond]

Josh Dada It's not that amazing given todays unlimited wealth of online information. IN the past, or before the internet, if you didn't play live with other musicians then you'd suffer. What a new player can learn in his first 2 years now is what took others probably decades.

[@melvesh]

Despond he's been playing for 45 years though... didnt exactly start out with ultimate guitar and youtube videos

[@ekkiam5958]

@@Despond exactly. For example, check "Abim Finger" channel. That boy is the example of nowadays. The new guitar prodigy from Indonesia.

[@psychofunksoldier02]

Great idea to put this G4 thing together!! Nice mix of bands too!! Love them all!!

[@playAgainMe]

Joe, I love your personality, mindset, and approach to the thing we call music. Thanks for sharing with us your world.

[@FrodoBaggins44]

Guthrie is very adorable in his. How refreshingly humble and honest. And Joe - no more "websatch"?

[@adriangel143]

it definitely will be interesting to see and hear Tosin interact with Guthrie and Joe....especially Guthrie's slap technique with tosin's ....I can't freaking wait!!!!....

[@DanOughton]

They are all about to be schooled by Mr Govan...

[@joeguitargod]

I think you might be right. GG has got some incredible chops on the ol' six string.

[@matt420740]

Dan Oughton Depending on the type of music being played, Govan might be the one getting schooled........ Don't underestimate Satch or Tosin.

[@getaliferetards]

***** Guthrie thinks, and improvises on a level far higher than these guys are capable of. He is a lot more proficient at funk, country, blues, jazz and his combination of technique and harmony is a lot more superior.

[@rmsolympic1]

Dan Oughton He's great, but so are they. You're a loyal fan of his, I see.

[@DanOughton]

rmsolympic1 nub ward ***** joeguitargod Hello everyone, thanks for your comments. We should all have different opinions and tastes or we would all be listening to One F***ing Direction... I've loved Satch since the 80's and have seen him many times and studied his playing. Along with Vai he was my Idol. Having recently seen and met Guthrie, I just don't see Joe keeping up, Mike Keneally Yes, Joe no.. And I don't rate Tosin at all.. Controversial..

[@einarabelc5]

Dream Band of mine, talking about music. spirituality, meaning, etc: Steve Vai, Victor Wooten, Jojo Mayer. Now that I watch this, it looks like the ideas I first noticed through these guys are more common place that I thought. Like RIGHT HERE!!

[@Officialhightone]

i cant wait 3 totally different guitarist i look up to! omg! I'm 19 from California! i will attend this madness

[@leonardoc6504]

I would love to see a G3 with Buckethead some day....

[@DizzyKrissi]

Joe holds his old school phone like a guitar.

[@robbiePhotard]

I have half my camp fee paid. Looking forward to this event in June.

[@garybourke468]

The plosions on the Satch Fisher Price phone are hilarious.

[@satchfan2010]

''Give me that phone!''.

[@duncanrathband5492]

I got the reference :-)

[@James-hh1lq]

Well he’ll be jamming with his butties like he oughta be !

[@cloud-forge]

Why joe has a telephone ? he is hilarious :D

[@TruD0G]

You neeeed to put up just one! Video of all of you doing a song together. So that you wouldn't just also inspire the camp but inspire the world through music, I'm not saying you don't already, I'm saying that this is a great collaboration you have and I wish I could hear what the four of you can produce!

[@AntohinAndrej]

I will downright cry because i don't have the money for this. Freaking amazing.

[@provizorfreud]

Joe even the handset from the phone as holding a guitar

[@ibrahimshalan89]

I love u joe ! Plz come to dubai

[@telecaster-ns3vr]

I LOVE the laptop on a tweed Champ amp.

[@gavinmast6525]

This is true musicianship. REAL people talking about REAL music!

[@kevfreeman5482]

I'd love to see Frank Marino be part of the G3/4 thing. I reckon Frank is a much underrated player. Another really interesting one, would be Eddie Van Halen - though his ego wouldn't leave much room for anyone else. Has Satch ever played with Jeff Beck? That could work - just thinking out lound!

[@Bunghullio]

Ahhh, great comment! I too, believe Mr. Marino is an extremely underrated player, and in my mind EVH is THE most innovative player of our generation. So what if he wasn't the inventor of the two hand technique. He snatched it up, expanded on it, and turned it into a technique that every advanced guitarist should show some proficiency with. Not to mention his many different uses of harmonics, artificial harmonics, pinch harmonics, tapped harmonics, tremelo picking, vibrato bar usage, effects usage, slap-back delay with volume swells, and general use of every part of the guitar where a sound can be created from, all packaged up into one of the most acclaimed guitar tones ever recorded...the "Brown" sound! Tell me this, how can someone have so much gain and sustain on their instrument, yet it still seems so incredibly clean?

[@mamonsin]

This is gonna be really interesting.

[@MinNyeAccount]

How did I not subscribe to your channel before, have been listening to your music sins I was 14, starting with surfing with the alien on tape :D

[@TheRonnoc182]

Tosin is so underrated.

[@saulohidalgo8866]

I wish I could speak like Guthrie

[@Galactu5]

Damn, get off "Guthrie is the greatest" all the time! We all know he is like the Michael Jordan of guitar players, but other people can play the guitar really well and have a unique voice. Last I checked Guthrie didn't write all the songs that Satch, Vai and Tosin have written. There is enough space for more than one great guitar player on this planet. If only teens were always placing musicians in a hierarchy I wouldn't even post a comment. It's the grown men that are still making these subjective lists of the best artist that need to wake up. It's 2015, the internet is old enough that every adult should know how to behave.

[@Yngsatchvai]

+Galactu5 Even though I love Guthrie Govan, I'd put Jeff Loomis or Greg Howe up against him any day. There really is no better, just a matter of what's your favorite flavor. Mine changes daily.

[@Galactu5]

+Yngsatchvai I hear you. As great as some of the most technically advanced players are, there is still something about every players voice that resonates differently to different people. This is not a damn sport. Loomis wins on some days, Guthrie on another, Cobain on another. Depends on how you feel at the time as to what is best for you at that time! Thanks for your comment. Cheers.

[@fernandoriossumano9545]

+Galactu5 everything was fine until you mentioned Cobain

[@fernandomoreno7753]

I'm one of those guys lol its just when I first heard guthrie (and I'm guessing alot people did too) I was just astonished I've never heard a guitarist like him ,no one comes close to his feel, phrasing, speed, creativity, and technicality. and I just have the strongest urge to let everyone know he's the best guitarist ever haha

[@Galactu5]

Winpoli 777 Haha, I know this is a late reply. Yeah, still Cobain and his attitude is a very different vibe than technical guitarists, and one that has worth. I don't actually like Cobain myself, but I respect what he has done for music.

[@tailtaptailtap]

This is excellent

[@und9r]

Will there be a DVD? If yes, I want a LOT of backstage bonuses, those are the most down to earth guitar virtuosos alive today and I really want to see the camaraderie behind the whole experience !

[@LarsBjrnen]

I enjoyed watching this!! :D

[@utubehound69]

Whats that The Satch Phone? Hahaha

[@carlitoxb110]

when gods have a video conference to decide what to do with the world

[@JamZuka]

Joe Satriani, if you don't have any other utility for the Fender Tweed Champ that's under your Computer, please send it to me! I can give good use to it! XD Keep the good work!

[@davidjanson9900]

HEY JOE(SORRY) IS THAT THE NEW IPHONE 7? looks phoney to me!

[@lifesucksbigfatweiners5584]

Totally identifying with what Tosin said. Sometimes you pick it up and things happen. Other times it's just a stupid plank of wood. I might as well be holding a two by four.

[@jonnassanchez2723]

Tosin, like like like

[@CPalanysamy]

came here for Tosin but stayed for Govan. Satriani doesn't count as I grew up listening to him :)

[@zombieneedbrains]

Did anyone here go last year? What was it like?

[@michaelcoronaproject]

I went last year. I came home inspired to take my playing to new levels. I even started taking lessons again. Studying with Bruce is really bringing out the potential in my playing. It was so cool I'm going again this year.

[@almeidaalmeida8074]

Please we need a G3 Jam with one brazilian guitar like Kiko Loureiro

[@Judah123en]

Hey Joe, what's with that phone in your hands?

[@DanielSantos-mi7dy]

fazer muito som em 2015 ,satriani hehe

[@jonathanspengler8913]

Cambria is such a cool place too - I would shit if I saw these guys at a restaurant in that seaside town one night.......

[@owenhu9465]

voldermort sounds like he is a guitar legend

[@clover042001]

Joe is hilarious with the fake phone!!!!

[@endrizo]

Hey guys..call Nick Johnston to the club.

[@howiboy]

We all know Guthrie Govan is the technically the best, probably in the world. I'm not saying on a melodic or musical level even, he's just all around the most solid player I've ever seen. He can pretty much mimic any style perfectly.

[@SkepticGamer]

+howiboy It just sounds perfect to you. Because you're not at their level. You cannot comprehend the things they are doing.

[@howiboy]

Wow, your psychic powers are astounding!!

[@SkepticGamer]

howiboy It's mostly factual.

[@SixStringChannel]

You're too Skeptic...

[@KevinCoblerOfficial]

Tosins face at 8 49 lol

[@StefanGuitarStorm]

LIKE!!!

[@P00TANARA]

no cordless phone for Joe Satriani???

[@chopperdeath]

+P00TANARA It's a handset you plug into your cell phone.

[@P00TANARA]

chopperdeath how do you know?

[@chopperdeath]

+P00TANARA Looks just like one I received as a gift, except mine was blue. I could be wrong of course.

[@koensampers5505]

@@chopperdeath look at 2:22 for proof

[@colined]

Hey Joe I am thinking of coming. My brother who while he can play guitar is mostly a drummer is thinking of coming. Is there anything there for him? Can he hang with Marco etc. Would it be worth his time?

[@Profeus]

i must be guthrie govan.... classic!

[@Eddgital]

Something common in 2020

[@charvel111]

YESSS

[@touchtheONEpower]

So did Guthrie Govan ever show up?

[@Trenz0]

What the fuck's up with the rotary phone mic hahaha

[@tonydmty1234567]

Ok. that was funny and it's going to be exciting!! ";-)

[@stankwho]

I like joes phone lol

[@HektorInfante]

what's up with that old Red Phone ? :P

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

It goes with his red shoes...Styling'!

[@weltschmerz137]

satch's signature series phone

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

Fysics Iz Phun Yeah, it uses extended chords! ;)

[@utubehound69]

It's THE Satch-Phone!!! When it's used then you have been spoken too by Satch Man. He is a truly nice guy & very down to earth we met we spoke as tho we had known each other for years....I had no swag to get him to sign I was happy to get to meet him & see the show , he got me tickets that day I called in to a Radio show when I heard Joe Talking, I ask the guy who answered the phone can I speak to Joe? He said yes hang on he's playing a song right now, so I told I was a HUGH fan & wanted the New PV Amp he had out. He hook me up me & my son when to the show. I thought I should get a signature so I ask Joe to write me an excuse for work, he lost it said he had never heard that so he got me a Tour Placard & wrote me an excuse for work.

[@bachicg207]

I'ts only me thinking that joe looks like voldemort ? :D ( no offence i love satriani very much )

[@ErikMontenegro92]

8:10 dat burp

[@erickgorrio4880]

Creo que no soy el único al que le gusta la filosofía de Guthrie jajaja. El tipo es muy buena onda a simple vista. Siento que si entablo una conversación con él terminariamos hablando de mierdas muy profundas sobre música. Me alegra saber que tambien suenan mierda a veces. Son uno de esos tantos guitarristas que nos dan ese empujoncito a inspirarnos solos. Se de muchos guitarras y muchas guitarristas, que Tosin, Joe y Guthrie se harían caquita y les encantaría la forma en que tocan. Y son guitarristas que no emplean las tecnicas de ellos, pero son demasiado rompe potos.

[@dollymanex7306]

Why is it, I have seen no evidence of Satriani jamming with Guthrie Govan?

[@dylanswint1795]

+Dolly Manex I'm sure they're both incredibly busy

[@dollymanex7306]

Cyborg Rabbit So is every other guitarist, but they end up jamming with each other.

[@limlau4588]

show some respect for that old amp!!!!

[@Kobraisten]

Joe looks a lot like Sheldon Cooper

[@sayanorasonic]

Is it just me or Guthrie's and joe's face almost looks like the same? Just the hair and the beard are the difference

[@athanasiou99]

damn! satriani could be lord voldemords twin brother!!

[@govindoburdwan]

Guthrie u r God man. !!!

[@leishiwon]

3:20 to 3:30..................oOoO....Tommy Emmanuel said that before u tosin

[@ruslifazi871]

Voldemort, Jesus, Osas, Théoden

[@guitarttimman]

Hey Joe! I am a professional and a major competitor in the business. NOT! LOL Come on man! I just do it for fun. My profession is Teaching. No not guitar playing. That's your job! I am a HUGE fan of yours! Just for kicks, I'm asking that you visit my channel and see what you think about some of the music I've written. (please don't be too harsh because I am only a novice and do it for a hobby). I understand that you probably won't even read this, but if you do, I just want you to know that I think you're a legendary master and I love your shows! ROCK ON BRO!

[@UnknownDevil777]

Give me that phone ;-)

[@andiirejino1210]

Guthrie self taught can still kick all their asses and I would go just to see him play, not a big fan of the others, even satriani

[@austinj.trevathan7810]

NO NO NO NO NO NO PLEASE PLEASE GET MARTY FRIEDMAN BE ON THE NEXT G3 TOUR!!!

[@limlau4588]

joe using a fucking old Fender amp to support his laptop??? come on!!! should some respect