Joe Satriani on Telling Stories With Notes, Alien Love, and Being Bitten by Jagger | Guitar Villains

[@MusicisWin]

Intro and Joe Satriani's supervillain alter-ego: 0:00 Burning Questions: 13:45 Name Those Notes: 29:33 Joe's latest album, Shapeshifting and his studio recording tips: 44:45 Joe's Shapeshifting gear choices: 48:35 Joe's favorite airplane album: 53:15 The Satriani title-track phenomenon: 55:03 Joe Satriani's dream band: 57:35 Joe's supervillain advice: 59:40 The brilliance of Eddie Van Halen (this podcast was recorded just hours prior to the news of Eddie's passing-I thought I'd timestamp this comment Joe made): 1:01:45 Subscribe to Guitar Villains on Spotify: spoti.fi/3i8q2xg Subscribe to Guitar Villains on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3n08vL3 Welcome to this episode of 'Guitar Villains', my podcast that features some of the world's greatest guitar players in a way you've never heard before. Why Guitar "Villains", you ask? Because villains are cooler than heroes, it's just a fact. Today’s Guitar Villain is Joe Satriani. Known in his truest form as a literal alien, Satriani’s music can certainly transport you to various places in the universe, and after paving the way for so many guitar players after him, Satch is still the master of the six-string sonic highway we’re all driving down. With dozens of Grammy nominations and what seems like an endless catalogue of music, Joe is constantly innovating and always inspiring in the realm of guitar, and if you know me, you know how pumped I am for this episode of Guitar Villains. Check out Joe's latest album, Shapeshifting, streaming everywhere now: bit.ly/JS_GuitarVillains

[@adelekapp5751]

Wow how did u get joe satriani on your show

[@nickspencer2207]

Could you see if you could get Buck Dharma on here? That would be really cool!

[@shawnhockey4841]

People people, funny stuff 🎸🤘

[@commentfreely5443]

surfing with the alien changed my life

[@chickenboyyyy7860]

Habits of paul Gilbert!!

[@michaelm4464]

Paul Gilbert would have a blast doing this. Get on that Tyler!

[@SouthpawSatch]

I second this request. PG would be awesome

[@jamiebruner8463]

He totally would. Joe Walsh too prob

[@krispayy6076]

Yes! This has to happen

[@peters6589]

Totally agree!

[@michaelm4464]

The people have spoken. Call Professor Gilbert.

[@MusicisWin]

Tim Henson next week! ;)

[@huntercrozier128]

Yay. I just started getting into Polyphia

[@DavinGlover]

OMG dude tim is awesome!!!!! Im gonna be here!

[@rangamsarmah2061]

Yesss! I'd love to see how weird/awesome that one is gonna be!

[@taylorjohnson5148]

Meme dream team

[@abhinishsingh3603]

Woww..😗😂now after Gods we're going back to some human then we'll jump back to gods -tyler✌️😗

[@Always_in_C_standard]

So nice to see how cool Joe is. He could legitimately have a larger ego.

[@natepark2973]

For real, you could see how Humbled he is

[@YourFearIsReal]

That's because he knows about the deeper meaning of consciousness. Having a gigantic ego would hinder his playing ability more than anything

[@XxXBattleStarXxX]

@@YourFearIsReal true, hes the true alpha for not needing a big ego

[@YourFearIsReal]

@@XxXBattleStarXxX You know what's up😎

[@svarthelikoptern]

Joe, if you reading this by any chance. Take care of yourself, we love you so much. We lost Eddie a few days ago and we need you more than ever. Love your music so much.

[@ThomasHagelien]

The most down to earth alien ever.

[@mac7702z]

That's creative 😂😂

[@Mr1Tanker]

Well, we don't really know about his talking, but i would think Buckethead ranks up there with Satch..in the Alien/decency arena.

[@rangamsarmah2061]

This podcast is seriously legit, I got absolutely hooked with the john petrucci one.

[@kingstring853]

we meet again

[@rangamsarmah2061]

@@kingstring853 hey, you! How's it going?

[@earlx.x4670]

Same

[@kingstring853]

@@rangamsarmah2061Reeeal nice. How about you?

[@Comoguitargeek]

Me too bro

[@ianguitarman4800]

Man, it's genius. Joe is a hero, all around amazing guy. I've watched pretty much every interview with him and yet I learn something new each time. Have to say however, this format is genius. Thank u for producing such amazing content. Total respect. Can't wait for the future interviews...

[@Mr1Tanker]

Agreed.. but i find it interesting; his advice about being super-technical...which he is known for. It has served him well.

[@dreadsanddirt5966]

Tyler, I have really grown to enjoy your channel. I'm posting this from my MTB channel, but I am indeed a 30 year guitar veteran (albeit I'm a GIT guy. Too cold in Boston for me to do more than one semester at Berklee!). Like many of us, Joe has been my #1 influence from the beginning and I had the pinnacle of fortune to be able to have studied with him briefly. This video really captures a side of Joe the world doesn't get to see often. Thanks for this one :)

[@jmartini8875]

The one reason I love Satch so much is because he doesn't abandon melodic tones. Melody lives in his music. It has it's own heart and lungs.

[@beachcomber4141]

Not only is this the Greatest interview with Satch I have ever heard, this is one of the greatest interviews I have ever heard with any guitar player ever.

[@alexandreavelar9696]

If you haven’t, check his (recent!) interview in Rick Beato’s channel, you’re gonna dig it as well!

[@davidthompson5846]

Holy Smokes!!! Last 15 minutes! Joe dropping wisdom and insight faster and heavier than I can manage. Gonna have to watch that a few more times and let it sink in. What an amazing piece. Thanks Joe and Tyler!

[@psy4naut]

33:40 he says "the music feels like home" and joe's face is the cutest ever ^^

[@sferguson1130]

My aunt is from Long Island, and at one time some 20 odd years ago, shewas friends with JS’s mom, and as a teenager, I was lucky enough to get a personalized autograph, mailed to me with a little written sentiment from his mom. Meant the world to me as a kid

[@johnmarquez333]

Excellent interview! Satch is my favorite guitarist and I've seen so many interviews of him, but you managed to cover new territory and get him to talk about things we don't usually hear from him. Great job!

[@ShredmasterScott]

Joe is like a shred guitar yogi....love that advice at the end

[@Dwoed]

Joe, besides being a great guitarist he's a great guy to chat with..I think.

[@majagi8579]

One of the best interviews with my guitar hero. This is amazing, congratulations!

[@mistersooty]

Cool interview man. JS seems like a really cool, down to earth guy. This is the guy who originally inspired me and gazillions of others to play guitar. I like what he says about slowing down to say something, seems kinda ironic coming from someone who is a master of shred, but it's very true.

[@swapnilj1452]

This series is turning out to be one of the best music related content on KZbin already.

[@slashwannabe2k]

This was amazing and i can’t help but hang on every word of Joe’s, he is so complex and thoughtful with his answers. Thank you for sharing this with us...I had the pleasure of meeting Joe at a meet and greet at Symphony Hall, Birmingham UK and he signed some memorabilia and had a quick chat, good times! But I digress, thank you for this, I loved every moment 💪

[@RC32Smiths01]

Man, two guitar heroes in such a short span! Satch is one of my most influential figures in simply just wanting to play Guitar. I highly appreciate you for this interview. Cheers!

[@SevannM]

You inspired me to pick up a guitar again after two years, I totally got into it, and now I'm making more progress than ever, thank you!

[@matteblacke4635]

It's awesome to see how fascinated Tyler still is when Joe talks, you can tell that he really is talking with one of his true guitar idols

[@kennybenally7187]

Man, I could listen to guitarists talk about, gear, guitars, picks, string, technique and everything else in between ALL DAY LONG... 24/7. No joke! 😂😁🤘

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

Tyler, kudos to you for the growth of your channel. I haven't been here since the beginning but I have been here for a couple years and you've earned it with entertaining and educational content. I attended Paul's first event at Maryland Hall with the Grainger Brothers and Brian and Paul is such an inspirational person. I was glad he enlisted you for this years event. Lastly, it's got to be tough not getting star struck while talking to John, Joe and who ever you have coming up. Great stuff. Keep it up.

[@onlytherighteousprevail6956]

Never heard/saw a lot of interviews of Satch, even though I'm influenced a lot by him, but he is such an amazing and interesting person. Great job, Tyler. This series is already a must to see in youtube for us guitarist.

[@Lungamnewmai]

Every time Joe talks, I sit down, shut my mouth and listen and its always such a weird pleasure!!

[@KramerPacer2]

If there is one good thing about covid-19, it is that Joe actually has the time to give online interviews.

[@JD-li1xw]

Joe is a class act. A humble modest guy who just happens to be one of the most awesome guitarists in the world!

[@dev_jana]

Srsly, your channel just keeps setting the standard for guitar content. I can't believe you are cranking this stuff out so well and quickly! Keep rockin'

[@Joel-v5]

Thank you for doing this, what Joe said at the end really hit me hard!

[@prabalpborah2630]

For those who are saying they are early. You need to work on your tempo.

[@geetarguy777]

Nice

[@aleksxyz23]

Nice

[@adriankovacs4133]

Were you rushing or were you dragging?

[@ethanholcomb1920]

Not my f*cking tempo

[@ollieedd86]

What an incredible interview! Joe is such a genuine, humble guy and super inspiring!

[@Afurthyclays]

What's beautiful, is it ALWAYS begins & ends with the song! Joe is a phenomenal songwriter. He deserves every bit of success he gets. 🤘

[@matteblacke4635]

Yessir!!

[@kylevandeusen]

This is turning out great, Tyler. I'm not sure everyone can appreciate this fully... But it's a completely different animal to tackle interviews than your usual content. A complete different talent (especially when you don't have a prop between you and the camera (your guitar)). You got both talents man. I have no authority to say any of this... But I just wanted to say well done sir! Looking forward to the next one already!

[@carlboswell986]

Joe Satriani is so amazing, to me because of a combination of several factors. I would have to say that the things he said in this video, explain a lot about why he is such an incredible artist. My personal favorite, although it's very hard to pick just one, is : "If I Could Fly".

[@Sjrm126]

I saw him DC with the Experience Hendrix tour. He had this aura about him and his playing sounded and looked mesmerizing.

[@JWeezyFoReazy]

You’re freakin legendary for getting John Petrucci and Joe Satriani on the first two episodes.

[@Stardust.Wonder]

What a cool interview! It's also amazing how calm you are.

[@thehardwareguy]

I think Satchel would be an awesome guest on this podcast. His playing is so clean and underrated.

[@Ben_jammin2086]

First episode of Guitar Villans that I've seen. Definitely been sleeping on your channel man. Dig the content, such a great episode.

[@dhamo1414]

This interview is making me late for work. One of the most interesting I've experienced. Thank you.

[@iandevlin_Ibanez]

Wow! Best content you’ve posted to date. Thoroughly enjoyed every second of this. Would love to see Tosin Abasi on the show.

[@ProducedBy10A]

My Dad brought me up on Joe Satriani and too this day I know every single note by heart from the albums Surfing with the alien and Not of this earth!!! I always remember when his music was all over the formula 1 ps1 game!!! Life long fan over here and I literally just bought a prestige ibanez to finally start practicing the best instrument in the world

[@gogpoydi]

Satriani looks amazing for his age

[@enigma1247]

I could listen to joe talk anything guitar related all day long. Something about the way he talks or the tone of his voice is really relaxing.

[@michaelfrancis1]

Fantastic show! Killer graphics! Super balanced transition volumes... Thanks for doing this... "The guitar doesn't play itself..." Joe is always Joe Cool, and THEN some. ... a blessing to (vicariously) spend time with you guys via your webCast. Super Villain Satch! Rock on!

[@lanzjeff0]

Jo is my favorite I even have 1 of his signature guitars 1 day I would love to have home sine it

[@aerialsdaddy]

Dude. I liked you before but now I have mad respect that you were able to pull my guitar hero JS as an interview. Awesome work. Now I subscribe.

[@ClintCurtis]

Love the last few minutes from Joe on the last question.

[@paulroyal2177]

Tyler!!! I absolutely loved this vid. Getting guitar-god Joe Satrianti onto Guitar Villains is a joyous accomplishment. His fascinating and fluid frame-of-mind for the "goals" of interesting music is very interesting. His final wisdom about making music "significant" is deeply rewarding. Joe clearly had a great time on this episode... In the future, he could be a reference for future guests on Guitar Villains. He is friends with music theory "professor" Rick Beato (who himself has numerous guitar friends like Rhett Shult, and Paul Davids, who is friends with Guitar Samurai, etc., etc., etc...). Joe taught "noodling-addict" Steve Vai, who is friends with "guitar transcendent" Yngwie Malmsteen. How cool would it be to get those guys on Guitar Villains???? ... A professional interviewer had said he researches to find the "nugget of glee" in his guest, which would invigorate that guest to take over the interview. Then the interview would accelerate and get deep and fascinating and rewarding. You were great: entirely clear, lucid, and quirky.

[@frankthebaldguy9819]

No lies, Joe’s record helped me get through many work days

[@shaylamihajlica1776]

My 3rd time I got to see Joe play live, it was the happiest day of my life. My younger sister had bought me a ticket for the G3 Show in Boston, on February 15th, 2018. It was my Christmas present from her. So thoughtful because she knows how much I love Joe Satriani's music. I got there safely from my dwelling in NH, and right before the show started, whilst puffing my cigarette furiously (as to not be late), I struck up a conversation with an older couple. Just random small talk..... During the intermission before Joe was about to start, (amazing job John, so cool that your kid+woman were in the crowd!! Phil...., :) ) I went out to smoke. I came across the couple I had made small chat with earlier, and the lovely lady asked me how I was enjoying the show. I said it's amazing except the security asked me to go back to my seat, because I got too close to the railing on the balcony, (which wasnt sold out, this is in the Orpheum Theatre btw, Boston). The ticket my sister had bought for me was the last row of the balcony. All good, Joe Satriani would be like, 200 feet away! Sweet! So this woman, who I had only talked to for all of several minutes, said something I will NEVER forget : "How would you like to be in the front row?" WHAT?! It turns out, her husband recently had double hip replacement surgery, and could not stand for too long. Well if you were there for the show, you remember that everyone was standing up. So they had to relocate them (her husband was there to see Frank Zappa's drummer) This woman then gifted me not one, but BOTH (thats 2) 3rd row tickets..! So, overly extatic and feeling amazing, I headed inside. Intermission is almost done and Joe is up next. I am so giddy!! I show the security guard my 2 tickets and she leads me towards my new seats....incomprehensible But it gets better. Because I had 2 seats all to myself and Joe is like, 10 feet away, I stuck out in the crowd! And I swear, after every song he finished, he threw his pick straight AT ME! I only managed to catch two picks. It's been a little while since that concert, but I still have one pick. I gave the other one away to a random store clerk whose eyes lit up when I told him this story. heh. So there it is, the story of the happiest day of my life, and how it came to be. Tyler, keep up the good work!! I feel like we are life-long friends whenever I watch your videos... maybe one day we will get to jam (I play a little :)) Joe, I really hope you read this : Your music and your presence, your picks that you toss out to the crowd...it changes people's lives. You give joy and hope to so many... all over the entire planet. Bless you. If you're ever in the Manchester, NH area, stop by 900 Degrees Nepolitan Pizzeria. I will put my heart and soul into making you the best pizza I ever have, because you deserve it! Thank you for reading... -Zivko Mihajlica

[@enzorodrigues9735]

We NEED kirk hammett on this.

[@sentientcloroxbottle1557]

That would be awesome kirks a gem

[@tomatldt8248]

Naaa

[@blender3935]

Nah, I don’t think we do

[@Davidmallen429]

We really don't lol

[@markparry4063]

favourite pedal? - just the cry baby wah wah wah wah wah etc

[@geetarguy777]

Great interview, you got him right away with the Not of this Earth thing. Hook, line and sinker! Love the Villians podcast.

[@brucehollmig4738]

Joe you blew me away in the Garden Art center. I never heard a bigger sounding guitar in my life. Of and Steve Vai was awesome as well.

[@gustavoarthury]

the final advice is BRILLIANT!!!

[@praneetchitre8819]

Tyler, thank you so much for this. Joe's advice in the end speaks volumes about why he's considered as the GOAT. His emphasis on being able to not just play well... But to play meaningfully is something every guitar player must try and live by.

[@mattamagiera]

Tyler, this is honestly the coolest podcast ever, i feel the only way you are going to top these first dozen episodes is if you start resurrecting people lol. keep up the awesome content. THANK YOU.

[@clench13]

Bro, how awesome does it feel to be able to interview one of your heroes? I’ve seen how much this man means to you in the years I’ve been a fan of yours. It must be amazing to be able to sit with him and just talk guitar. Well done Ty.

[@spaown94]

I didn't think a legend like Joe would be so humble, damn! I could have listen him talking about his music for hours.

[@jaredcherry7593]

Can't get enough of these. Any other guitar nerd podcast recommendations out there?

[@PureJadeKid]

Tyler, you do your research and you prepare and you show respect, but you have fun and you bring out new factoids from your guests. Way to go. You are knocking it out of the park.

[@cancertokona6298]

Satch is the whole reason I first picked up a guitar after watching him play on my Dad's Seville Expo 92 Guitar Legends VHS. Been to see him many times over the years, Absolute legend.

[@sanjayrachapudi]

Man Joe loves to talk. I could hear him tell his stories all day! :)

[@willw1375]

Just a great series. I get green with envy imagining speaking to all these amazing masters!

[@TeaWithBulbasaur]

Hey Tyler, just wanted to say I’m enjoying the podcast man. Keep it up 🤘🏽

[@Flan133]

Enjoyed this very much. We are so fortunate that Joe is so enthusiastic about his craft and generous with his time. Thank you.

[@Nico_Conradie]

Satch is even pleasant to listen to when he is just talking🤣 Smooth and chill just like his music.

[@joesatchton212]

Petrucci and now Satch. Yep - Tyler Larson has arrived....BRILLIANT STUFF WITH JOE....This and Beato's recent chat with Satch are now hands down my fave interviews with my own personal musical idol...THANKS TYLER...

[@marcthacker4walls]

Really, really enjoyed this! Thank you two for taking the time to do it.

[@jackflash5659]

Great interview. Thanks for sharing stories Joe.

[@taylorjohnson5148]

First 2 eps have knocked it out of the park. Great job

[@jakeiswayblack3377]

Hey Tyler, long time subscriber, and I just signed up for Guitar Super System yesterday, and it's been amazing so far! Been stuck at the "intermediate" plateau for YEARS, and your Secret Weapon®️ (you know what I mean 😉) blew me away completely! I'm looking forward to digging deeper into the lessons, thank you so much

[@glennhumbert2722]

I absolutely love the "Not of This Earth" story.

[@honigdachs.]

Joe spitting the truth during his "supervillain advice" was just pure gold. Everyone tells you this, you've heard it a million times, but the way he put it shows you that this dude had been there, done it so many times over that he REALLY knows what he's talking about.

[@61854425]

The most inspiring educational and thriving ever. Thanks Tyler.

[@RanterInShades]

My favorite youtuber and my favorite musician together. I'm so happy this exists! And thank you for talking about Unstoppable Momentum!! That's actually my favorite song of Satch's and I'm glad it got the discussion that it did. He described quite well a big part of why it's my favorite. Also glad some time was dedicated to Is There Love In Space, another one of my favorite songs of his.

[@rbarbe1]

Joe Satriani total legend. Sign my guitar at Skip's music 2003.

[@PeterDAmoreMusic]

I chose to watch this instead of the brand new Borat movie tonight. 🙌🏼 I’ll watch that tomorrow... once I started this I couldn’t stop. 😄 Joe is so genuine and my favorite moment is his wisdom between 54 and 55 minutes. What resonates with the listener is so much out of our control so stop fussing over 28 mixes! Easier said than done of course, but I just loved this whole thing, thank you!

[@robn.7426]

It's always so refreshing hearing brilliant musicians like Satriani go on about a Blackmore or Page like a kid in a candy store because he appreciates and loves the music. So many KZbin guitar warriors arguing over who's better than who and why, but Joe brings it back to simply being in love with the art of music itself. Also, laughing at the difference between Joe and most others interviewed about the burning questions. Others breeze through, but Joe gives you all the details, lol. He's a national treasure.

[@justgowithjohn5931]

Getting to talk to these guys on a podcast must be a dream come true.

[@GoviaM]

The title sounds like the most random thing ever

[@metatron333ascension]

Joe is still my favorite guitar player. I dont have a podcast but if i did i would ask joe when he taught guys how to play what process he goes through figuring out a players weakness. I hear all these stories about how joe picks out a guitarists weakness. And more importantly what he does in order to correct those weaknesses.

[@stevegarland8643]

Joe's my favorite guitar player! I'm so glad that you made this video, because I was able to send him a picture of my guitar, which is a JS Series.

[@joemisek]

Awesome interview, seems like Satch really had fun with it, too.

[@BradColemanisHere]

Very cool interview, man. Really well done. I love Joe's final answer about the tools in the toolbox and musician's job to evoke emotions.

[@ejw3006]

We’ve had the teacher... so I think it’s time you have his student on there!

[@prakritisharma5382]

I agree

[@nikhilsojin3273]

Hell ya 😌😌😌

[@LayMyBurdenDown]

Larry?

[@ejw3006]

@@LayMyBurdenDown the other one, he has like 6 famous ones so now that I think about it it’s a pretty general statement. But it’s the one who’s more similar in terms of their career if that helps you with who it is

[@kennybenally7187]

Vai? Hammett? Skolnick? Those are the three I know, haha

[@choimdachoim9491]

As expected and as usual, both of you delivered greatly.

[@Heinousness]

How have I not seen this series.. thanks Tyler

[@SouthpawSatch]

Great interview tyler, joe is one of my biggest guitar heroes. Its always nice to hear his insights and stories. I'd love to see you interview Vai and Paul Gilbert

[@ssalvaterra]

Joe is the greatest guy in the world

[@mksounds6326]

1:03:20. Best advice I have ever heard. 30 years too late. Had I only known this at 15. Thank you, Joe, and thank you, Tyler. MK

[@abhinishsingh3603]

I wish I can 😭 I could see EVH and B.B. king but a bit late 💔💔💔😥 Yet I would love to see Eric Clapton,John Mayer,Eric Johnson,Steve vai,Steven Wilson,Guthrie govan,Jimmy page,Jeff Beck,Brian may,John fruciante,David Gilmore,John fogerty,and alll the legends..

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

Great interview Tyler. Thank you.

[@BlaziNTrades]

This honestly made me so happy to watch. Loved it!

[@mrlarrybobjr]

Wow your guitar villains 🦹‍♀️ series is incredible. You should get an award for this stuff.

[@jerrymiller4020]

Very nice! (My favorite song Falling Stars on shape shifting, the artist himself had a black-out with the title. I was whispering to him, falling stars, faaaallllling staaaars.) I am a huge fan. Nice interview.

[@RollieFingers59]

This was awesome, love Joe! Such an inspiration