The John Petrucci Interview

In this episode of SOUNDING OFF we talk to Dream Theater's Guitarist John Petrucci. Here is a bio of John:
John Peter Petrucci (born July 12, 1967) is an American guitarist, composer and producer. He is best known as a founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. With his former bandmate Mike Portnoy, he has produced all Dream Theater albums from 1999's Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory to 2009's Black Clouds & Silver Linings, and has been the sole producer of the band's albums released since Portnoy's departure in 2010. Petrucci was named as the third player on the G3 tour six times, more than any other invited guitarist. Joel McIver's 2009 book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists ranks Petrucci second, after Dave Mustaine. He was also named as one of the "Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time" by GuitarOne magazine. In 2012, Petrucci was ranked the 17th greatest guitarist of all time by a Guitar World magazine reader's poll.
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[@stoyanpetkov182]

Please do a Dream Theater song in "what makes this song great"!

[@TTDimes]

YEAH man! i would love that! Breaking all Illusions or Octavarium

[@king-manu2758]

@@TTDimes you'd have to go further back than that to actually find songs that merit a what makes this song great segment

[@enki2958]

@@king-manu2758 I would recommend "Caught in a web", "The dance of eternity" or "This dying sould".

[@AskAScreenwriter]

I know it may be cliche but "Pull Me Under" somehow defied all odds to become a radio hit, as well. That's how I first discovered Dream Theater. I can certainly see a 'What Makes This Song Great" breakdown of it. And if you know the band, maybe you won't get demonetized for it! ;-)

[@archikogan]

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[@Goreuncle]

Almost 5 years and only 138k views? People clearly don't know what's good. There's nothing like listening to a geeky conversation between musicians, especially when Petrucci is involved. A guitar legend, yet so down to earth, friendly, funny and honest.

[@aloak]

It’s 2021, almost 2022 and I’m still waiting for a “what makes this song great” on Dream Theater. :(

[@texoport]

You can't do that if there are no great Dream Theater songs /s

[@dntinpalevo]

Being able to skype call God...what a great time we live in!

[@Ojoe2010]

Hehehe, exaggerated...yet funny. You made me giggle, thank you. :)

[@DrunkenMaster420]

Jesus

[@CelinePeren]

John talking about Allan Holdsworth is literally me talking about John Petrucci

[@JimbrasMermelevos]

I wonder what happens if you talk about Holdsworth, then...

[@pzdipuing]

Maybe allan holdsworth knw more about playing outside the key but damn john petruci kills evrybody in sense of timing n melody

[@JimbrasMermelevos]

@@pzdipuing hey, could we have a coffee or something? I loved the way you talk... Let's talk more to each other, alright?

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

@@kendrakrust1244 jeeebuz! I would too.

[@andym28]

Give it 15 years you'll go on about holdsworth

[@zackeriah87]

Eric Johnson would be a EPIC interview as well.. This was so great.. Steve Vai now John.. I'm in heaven!

[@dwightdwindley3141]

Yes would be the ultimate gear discussion

[@andresilvasophisma]

Great interview, Petrucci is a very down to Earth guy. I had the luck of talking to him once, he was just like this. It's not just for the camera.

[@danielmj85]

Obviously ... he is Jesus ... jk

[@onixtheone]

Never clicked on a video this fast..

[@distantstorm3808]

Petrucci?!?! My mind is officially blown. Way to go, Rick.

[@The_Tarmaster]

I love being alive in this age. To be able to access such amazing things like your channel for free is just mind blowing. I was born in 82. I grew up before technology. My childhood was rich with experience. Now, I am an adult during this incredible explosion of innovation and advancement. I'd like to think I am getting to live through the greatest time in mankind's history.

[@Bayo106]

you grew up in 1782?

[@richstellman4992]

Great point. Would've killed back then to have this access and insight into players like Rhoads, Lynch, Satch, etc.

[@UroboricNate]

Man, i want to own every Dream Theater album with John Petruccis signature instrumental mix!

[@CASNY4METAL]

DT got their very first Grammy, so glad for them

[@tronlady1]

Brought me to tears. Even though I don’t find the stuff Petrucci is doing nowadays exciting I have so much love for the guy. I think the songwriting has gone downhill in the last few years but they’ve worked so hard for so long and produced the most incredible back catalogue. It’s time DT got the recognition they deserve they’ve bloody well earned it.

[@mattf9076]

It will never cease to amaze how all these greats view Holdsworth in such high regard. Their awe and shock is the same as mine(and I am nothing but a keyboard warrior). Holdworth really was his own genre.

[@petergrifindor]

This is insane. Best channel ever

[@silviomp]

Rick, you're the man! Your channel is a huge contribution to mankind!

[@kryme]

I think it's safe to say that this is BY FAR the best music related interview I've ever read or watched. I was stuck to the screen and headphones for 45 minutes straight, these questions were so relevant and well thought out, actually all the stuff that I am constantly wondering about. So all I can say is THANK YOU RICK, keep up the good work. It's your contribution to make this world a better place! :)

[@tonyr7474]

John is absolutely one of the greatest guitarists. He’s sound is powerful but at the same time very melodic. All his solos are great. Love his new pickups from dimarzio

[@punishmentforall]

John Petrucci standing in awe of Allan Holdsworth - it raises his standing even higher.

[@SenseInTheChaos]

Rick you're killing it with these 'Sounding Off' interviews. I've never been so glad to have subb'ed to a KZbin channel! Thank you!!

[@RickBeato]

SenseInTheChaos I'm not sure people realize that the more people that subscribe the easier it is to get great guests like John. So for the people that haven't subscribed and watch my channel they should subscribe because it'll help me get a lot more interviews like this. Thanks! Rick

[@bskavronsky]

This is legit one of the most important channels on KZbin

[@benjammin105123]

It takes a guy like Rick who knows a lot to even interview John effectively.

[@dougmacaulay3105]

I’m so happy he finds some of his own licks hard... makes me feel pretty good about my bad versions of them.

[@rrsscc2006]

Rick from the bottom of my heart , thank you ... its the best channel Ever . Im in love , watching it every day , all day . Your contribution to the music community its un unbelievable . Thanks 🙌

[@tonyr7474]

I wish I could see the in concert. Back when Mike Portnoy was in the band. Sad that he left Dream Theater. However, Mike Mangini came in and filled Portnoy’s shoes beautifully. Mangini plays and keeps the music as original to the albums and doesn’t change anything on all the music Portnoy played. And that’s awesome. Thats respect.

[@jarnalyrkar]

He's back 😄

[@garylayton5719]

Great interview, Rick. I don’t know how I’ve only found this recently. John is definitely my hero when it comes to guitar. I stumbled upon him back in high school when images and words came out. I was in awe and have been ever since. I’ve been lucky enough to meet him a few times and what a nice guy. He’s full of humility and treats everyone with the utmost respect.

[@juancarlos-dx1or]

I love how open minded ricks channel is regarding to its guests,its a way of celebrating great musicianship regardless of genres

[@RickBeato]

Thank you Juan!

[@flapjackson6077]

Rick, you’re a great interviewer. Your breadth of musical knowledge is perfectly suited to interviewing musical geeks like John Petrucci. What a cool interview! Two musical masters talking music! 🤙

[@mprater86]

Dude, you got to talk to Petrucci for an hour? So COOL! :D & Thanks for posting

[@MikeTroy74]

Another AMAZING and articulate interview. So darn good.

[@DrewciferFSA]

This was a great one, Rick! Loved hearing questions no one has asked him before, especially the in-ear mix!

[@Graiskye]

Awesome interview Rick. thanks really enjoyed it. John seems like such a cool guy, always enjoy hearing from him.

[@NotRightMusic]

I usually don't get into interviews because the interviewer usually asks generic questions that don't interest me. What's nice about Rick is that he is also heavily involved with music, asks the kind of questions I would ask, and isn't afraid to geek out! Thanks Rick!

[@IRo415]

Thanks, Rick, so much for the interview with DT's John Petrucci. As a drummer, I was always interested in listening to percussion/bass musicians. However, as I have been listening to your shows for the past 6 months, my interests are widening to include composers, guitarists, vocalists, keyboardists, and the audio production contributors as well. Your interviews pull for genuine, intimate, well-informed p.o.v. of the mind, heart, and soul of these creative people. Thanks again. Appreciate all your efforts.

[@larrysixstring6790]

Classy interview fantastic tribute John. R.I.P. Mr. Holdsworth. Well done Rick. Fantastic interview.

[@nils-akeakesson9691]

Loved the interview Rick, great questions. Thank you!

[@adam872]

JP is by far one of the most interesting musicians in the rock world. I can listen to him geek out about this stuff all day. He's also a top bloke and an incredible guitar plan. I also have to say that he has some of the best live guitar tone I've ever heard.

[@DominicAirola]

Do an episode with Michael Romeo of Symphony X

[@aerollzkie]

Yes please

[@ringchamp6543]

As always really great questions Rick! And your line up is very impressive. Thanks so much for these - you are awesome.

[@theozamparo]

Wow dude, you're bringing in the best people for these ! Thank you so much !

[@VasilBelezhkov]

Now try to make John Myung talk for at least half an hour...

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Lmao Scott’s bass lessons did but we only get about 10 mins of it lol

[@tanvarma4169]

Gear talk: I have a bass amp which I play my bass through. It's a 5-string.

[@JakeTerch]

Wow, this is one of the best Petrucci interviews I’ve heard, awesome stuff Rick!

[@demondik]

Man Rick, another awesome guest/interview! Thanks for posting it.

[@tonyr7474]

I just started listening to Dream Theatre a few years ago. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard from them before. I’ve gotten all there albums and listened to all of the from the first album to their newest and current album. It seems every album has a solo or two that really hits me hard and grabs me deep inside and inspires me.

[@mitchweiner]

Same here. I just got into them last year because they were in my recommendations through Rick Beato!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Awesome!! Glad you found them!!! Enjoy 😊

[@bassimprovjams3772]

@@mitchweiner nice!!! Enjoy homie!!!

[@luis_gmr]

Nicely done, keep doing Rick! big fan. I love your channel, anxious to see more!

[@GridZone]

Killing it with the guests...

[@swingthestatue]

One of the best channels on youtube for sure, thanks Rick!

[@mravanteguarde]

Woooooaaaaaa petrucci.. Always really-really great stuff.. Thank you so much. Very awesome channel, you deserve to have 1 billion subscribers mr. Beato.

[@Danimal77]

Great interview Rick! John seem's like a really nice and down to earth kind of guy.

[@kilochfuller]

God damn! Love all your videos! Can't believe I just stumbled on them

[@NeilRaouf]

John is one of the good guys on this earth! If you like this kinda guys you can't be a bad person. terrific artist and man!

[@RickBeato]

The nicest guy!

[@yarinein]

Dear Rick - before this video i loved you and your videos, you have so much knowledge and experience to share and amazing stories to tell, but after finding this gem - even more! thank you! i'm a big DT fan+guitarist+music lover and this was a delight to watch.

[@paulkrieger336]

Thist interview is soooo interesting! I've watched it multiple times.

[@BMR86]

I came back to listen to this interview years later since it first posted, this is a gold mine of an interview! I really hope people came back to see the amazing work Rick has done on his channel!

[@jcthomas1836]

Another great conversation with another great artist, way to go!!!

[@Chudley716]

John is the best and a great guy too. I met him in 2017 and he was just like in this interview. Friendly and down to earth.

[@Wallimann]

Super interesting and great questions. Thanks!

[@JustinOhio]

Great interview!!! Awesome questions!!! Thank you.

[@marcos061059]

What a fantastic interview. Great insights into the industry and performances.

[@marksc1929]

...these are great and very informative interviews....thx Rick

[@travisolsonmusic]

Building bridges across the world of music. Excellent content, Mr. Beato.

[@SATedeschi]

Rick - Catching up on some video's. Excellent interview. Would love to see a similar episode with Al DiMeola. Thanks again

[@reallyreallyryan]

It's crazy how much your channel has changed and grown. It feels like only a few weeks ago you had like (I want to say) 2k and the occasional theory video! Holy crap. I hope it keeps on the up man, it's deserved. You've got a great thing going, your videos are hugely insightful.

[@Ynherag]

Well, I didn't know why I've been learning english for years until know. Having access to such great material is amazing. Thank you Rick!

[@Zedd5]

great interview, thx very much, good questions, I enjoyed all the technical stuff about boogies

[@kenmcnutt2]

The greatest rock guitarist of all time, and I've seen most of them. The Scenes From a Memory Tour was the pinnacle of live performance, and it hurts me to say that because Rush is my favorite band.

[@nickcharles6530]

Rick, it's really awesome how you've had the most awesome musicians on here in such a short time span!!! Thank you so much! I would really love to see an interview with Lorn Leber. I cant find any interviews with him, yet Steve Vai claims he was THE big hotshot guitarist when Steve was at Berklee. Also, I loved the Victor Wooten interview, but no one ever mentions Regi Wooten, who is an INCREDIBLE funk/rock/jazz guitarist/technician Keep up the good work and thanks again!!!

[@kariskgtr]

Really satisfied with this interview a lot. Many other things that you asked to him beside his guitar and amp. That what I looking for. Thanks Rick. Subscribed :)

[@davidevans1723]

Jesus Petrucci

[@ilcrostini]

Rick - have you heard the live album “An Evening with John Petrucci and Jordan Ruess”? Talk about beautiful, melodic, tasty, complex playing. Classical and jazz influences. A beautiful 5/4 ballad with a “Take 5” feel. Tender ballads but also shredding intensity on some tracks. I think you would love that album.

[@ilcrostini]

Jordan ‘Rudess’…. Sorry. Maybe it is some kind of 11 time on “Hang 11” that sounds like 5/4? That’s the song I thought was 5/4.

[@manifestgtr]

First Steve, now this? You're killin it man Great stuff

[@killswitchlee123]

Trooch is an awesome person. Had the pleasure of witnessing him and the rest of the guys live. Awesome every time.

[@flahgdoe4558]

Troooooch haha. Glad I'm not the only one who refers to him as that.

[@jerekoivumaki]

Great questions! It was really entertaining. Thank you :)

[@enricobiggio1099]

great interview to an amazing musician, tnx Rick

[@deathblowhere]

6:04 - It's probably Mesa Boggie formula pre - great clean tones! Thanks Rick for this brilliant interview! Cheers!

[@fluntimes]

The most influential guitarist of the 21st century in my opinion. Love all JP's work.

[@MatthewMakingMusic]

Agreed

[@YsAbTones]

Great ! i was waiting for this !

[@UroboricNate]

Thats gotta be really cool to hear that John has watched your videos and is impressed with your son.

[@KimonHaldas]

These players that you are getting on are amazing!!!! ALL OF THEM!!!!!! I just watched a video doing an in depth annalist on Deacon Blues. Thought it might be a good idea if you make an accompanying video (to sounding off) taking apart one of these amazing artist's tunes. Thanks Rick!!!!! :)

It's a really interesting interview Rick! I met John a few days ago after the Dream Theater Toulon Show in France, he was so nice to all the fans there, I had just time to speak with him about gear and stuff like 10 minutes but it was so awesome, one of the best day ever in my life...! I would love to exchange emails with him as you did...

[@joehernandez5600]

Petrucci is amazing. The true thinking man's guitar god. And such a good dude. Thanks for doing this Rick. Really great stuff.

[@PR3CURSOR]

hands down, best YT channel ever!

[@DiogoSarcinelli]

Rick is gonna break the internet

[@murrayrowley2900]

He sure deserves to... :-)

[@GuitarAndWhatevs]

More like space-time

[@DiogoSarcinelli]

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[@54NT14G0]

Great interview!

[@pauli8267]

Both Passion and Warfare, plus Images and Words (maybe I was just attracted to juxaposed album titles) had a massive formative effect on me, a major part of the reason I I'm a happy plucker. So, the fact you've had both Steve Vai and John Petrucci is insane. Thank you!

[@Athraminaurian]

Man, John seems like such nice fella. Awesome interview.

[@goonyougoodthing]

Gotta say Rick I just love these. The quality of geusts is fantastic and you really get in depth. Any chance of a Scott Bradley interview?

[@paskudne]

Dont know if it even possible, but will be interesting to see that kind of video with Fredrik Thordendal

[@danwentz]

Great interview guys!

[@marcio1745]

Petrucci ... gosh .. THANK YOU, Rick ... your channel is a blessing ....

[@kevc-69-]

Great conversation, thank you.

[@KookyCloud]

oh man oh man oh man! thank you so much for this!

[@alfonshomac]

are you kidding me Beato?! my highest fives!

[@MatthewMakingMusic]

Great interview , I loved every second. Include DT in your videos Rick

[@josefrancisco6969]

Great interview.

[@fraterariel9879]

What a cool guy and fantastic interview.

[@SteveSam66]

Rick, great interview !!

[@jonathanmichelsohn7165]

Inimitable is the word you were looking for. Enjoy you videos immensely

[@mstephencrowell]

Fantastic Interview..."The Pursuit of Tone"!

[@raysills6666]

Great interview as usual Rick! John is such a legend! But I don’t know Whether to listen to John or pray to him lol

[@itznoxy7193]

Great video. Love the interviews with John and Steve Vai. There's a lot of good suggestions in the comments but don't do only guitar players. I would love to see some composers like Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones/Westworld) or Martin O'Donnell (Halo) or even heavyweights like Howard Shore and John Williams (although I realize thats probably impossible but who knows).

[@blackcitadel37]

Uncle Petrucci? Holy shet. I didn't expect that one. For God's sake, please interview Guthrie Govan and Tosin Abasi.