British guitarist reacts to Joe Satriani's tricks to keep you interested!

Tonight I'm looking at one of my favourite Satriani tunes, it's the feel good 'Summer Song'! There's a lot of interesting stuff going on in here!
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[@MarshallLore]

I was lucky enough to see Joe play twice in the 90's. Flying in a blue dream and Extremist tours. He is Unparalleled.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@denimchicken104]

Crystal planet tour was my first. I was 10 and it was awesome.

[@SidBonkers51]

Joe understands the difference between playing quickly and playing tastefully, as you said its all about melody, not the number of notes you can play per second.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jcavazos4145]

Sid Bonkers. He's this generations Jeff Beck. A great instrumentalist. Surfing with the alien was one of the first modern guitar lps. I ever had.

[@judaspriest1071]

Joe Satriani will always be my favorite guitarist...

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@Trev0r98]

We shall all sleep the sleep of angels tonight, secure in that knowledge.

[@commentfreely5443]

doesn't always have the same tone. his 1995 self titled album is different and acquired taste.

[@harrytuttle8161]

Paul Gilbert , Mic Mars , Steve Stevens , Jerry Reed and Mark Knophler .

[@progmanjum]

Joe, as well as Vai and Beck, are in complete control of their instruments.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@thailakhampo]

SRV

[@lmartinez3633]

Joe is melodic, technical and always sounds great...he play really effortless

[@seantoxikmartin6259]

One of my favorites of all time. I always enjoy how you break stuff down!!

[@SlapChop1000]

I enjoyed both videos you have done on Joe...thanks for taking the time to do them!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@ace-nw1hn]

The title never lies...Your videos keep me so interested! I mean, you're observant mind and choice of music is just awesome.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@urberstud]

I love watching your analysis just as much watching you enjoying the performance.

[@palintear1]

Early life Satriani was born in Westbury, New York, the descendant of Italian immigrants. His paternal grandparents were from Piacenza and Bobbio, while his maternal grandparents were from Bari. He was inspired to play guitar at age 14, after hearing of the death of Jimi Hendrix. He has been said to have heard the news during football practice, where he then announced to his coach that he was quitting to become a guitarist. In 1974, Satriani studied music with jazz guitarist Billy Bauer and with reclusive jazz pianist Lennie Tristano. The technically demanding Tristano greatly influenced Satriani's playing. Satriani began teaching guitar, with his most notable student at the time being fellow Long Island native Steve Vai (both also went to the same high school). While he was teaching Vai, he was attending Five Towns College for studies in music. In 1978, Satriani moved to Berkeley, California, to pursue a music career. Soon after arriving in California, he resumed teaching. His students included Kirk Hammett of Metallica, David Bryson of Counting Crows, Kevin Cadogan from Third Eye Blind, Larry LaLonde of Primus and Possessed, Alex Skolnick of Testament, Rick Hunolt (ex-Exodus), Phil Kettner of Lȧȧz Rockit, Geoff Tyson of T-Ride, Charlie Hunter, David Turin, and Eric Kauschen.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@mikepoirier2492]

Watching Satch play makes me smile too Fil...great vid!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@triumphrider9796]

Right around the time this was posted, Satch played a local theater and I had the opportunity to see him do this tune, really amusing that the background video included shots of him with hair like yours (along with clips of drag racing). Really amazing how effortless his playing looks, but at that skill level, that's how it goes!

[@gregmardon6973]

What a whole bunch of fun that was, and I was getting a kick out of your reactions to it!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@cmitchellfly]

Hey Wings...nice work as always. I enjoy your commentary

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

Superb as always!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Gwen!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

@@wingsofpegasus u need to sleep more and worry about responding later, sweetie. Heehee , but your fans do greatly appreciate you! I'm heading over to Patreon to pm you about few things . Thx. And as Always Big Hugs from Ga...

[@lantzkeefer8674]

This is definitely one of my favorites to,love the changes,when i first heard this song it really made me sit up and listen,cool stuff,Rock

[@wingsofpegasus]

Same!

[@drew2370]

Another massive reaction Phil...cheers mate!!....could i be so bold as to plead...getting old so knees can't go down to beg ...for a reaction to a superb guitar performance ... Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators (Anastasia - LIve in Sydney)

[@duaneatkinson3604]

Another one of my favorites. Great job fil

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@fluffhead917]

I'd like to also give a little bit of credit to his band as well. They are perfectly tight on all of the little stops, key changes, and dynamics. They do their job and stay out of Joe's way while still performing pretty much flawlessly. Thanks Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@davidcoulombe3924]

What I really like about Satch is that he writes instrumental SONGS. Most of Via's songs seem to simply be a showcase for his talent to play the guitar, but Joe's songs are much more melodic and as you said, they repeat and come back to the beginning. You could easily add words to many of his songs because they have that sort of flow to them. Thanks for doing Satch, and if I could make a recommendation, I would love to have you do his song BIG BAD MOON. Though I would recommend the studio version as I just haven't found a live version with overly good sound quality yet.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I agree, Joe's tracks are arranged much like songs with great memorable melodies.

[@colinme2672]

What? For the love of God, tender surrender etc etc

[@gtr1487]

I read that JS wrote that song in his head on a bus or something. There ya go, eh. It’s a blues progression but stil ya know?

[@JamieLamb]

@@colinme2672 yeah exactly. Lotus feet, building the church.... Vai has melodic songs as well... he just sometimes more quirky sounds too

[@ajl8198]

Thank you for teaching us about joe he is truly one of the best

[@mikef.1000]

Joe is just one helluva virtuoso. Thanks for the insights here Fil... helps me appreciate Satriani even more.

[@stuofthetoon]

Expert analysis and a respectful enthusiasm for the great Joe Satriani.

[@keazyeazy1119]

I love Fil and Joe, too! Dear Fil, as a lover of music, in speacial the guitar, your analysis is kind of nectar - thank you so much! Love and Respect from Germany

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@davidlawrence2508]

Love your videos, and of course your insight. TX

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks David!

[@WhalerGA]

In addition to his incredible talent and virtuosity, he is one of the hardest working musicians alive today.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@susanmathews7142]

Your analysis is the greatest.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@timothysandvik6865]

Man, what a song. Joe makes his guitar absolutely sing with the melody. My absolutely favorite guitarist, along with Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, and Ana Vidivic. Great review, Fil.

[@hiheeledsneakers]

Love this! My son, whos now turned 40, is self taught on the guitar. He listened to Satch so that's how I know his music. My kid started to take lessons in HS but was so advanced, they had him play Chopin for his tests.

[@nepaleseman1010]

I am life long fan of Satriani and I really enjoyed your review. You introduced me too aspects of Joe"s playing that I was not completely aware of.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@EuskadiJoloMas]

I always keep hoping for a live performance of Speed of Light to pop up sometime!

[@markh1085]

I have seen Joe a few times in Birmingham U.K.. what an incredible player. His dexterity and improvisation together with his song structure is so amazing. Seems such a nice chap too

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@raymondcote2913]

Had front row seats for a Deep Purple show with Joe opening for them, was amazed at his playing. Thanks

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@seantoxikmartin6259]

I am not alone!! I love Satch's playing too!

[@mkivy]

I know I already talked about this but I had to let u know I just purchased the New Satriani Ibanez 30 year anniversary guitar 🎸....its chrome N unbelievable! My wife got for me for our 22 year anniversary! I cannot wait and I will take a picture of it and send it to u and our viewers! Thanks Satch...my favorite guitar player! Yes there are so many...enough for everybody to choose a favorite! Take care Fil...

[@jamescornwall8539]

Joe is a one of a kind. He is without question in a league of his own. While Via is always compared I see them a completely different. Joe has such strong melodies. My personal favorite is still Not of This Earth. Thank you Joe for all that you have brought to guitar.

[@yb2026]

Thank you for sharing Joe Satriani with us. You so well analysed his style: Melody. I always had the feeling his guitare is the "main singer" of the group.

[@gl2700]

Joe was in my town in a really nice renovated 1200 seat movie theatre. Totally amazing show! Absolutely fantastic! One of my fav shows

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@timwestcott361]

Surfing With The Alien - best open road music. Energizing to the max ..

[@v4v819]

Been on a "like" fest with your videos. Love your analysis, Fil. Keep up the great material!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks James!

[@tboudreau5239]

Holy çrap! Got to see him in a small club in Houston 30,++ yrs ago. WOW

[@jeremiahamandamccarver5324]

Hey Wings, my favorite of Joe's is "Crushing Day". There's as live video of him playing it. It's from the Surfing with the Alien album. You ought to cover that one!

[@billyj5080]

Hey Fil... BillyJ... great player.. great song... very cool brother...have a great day... thanks man

[@wingsofpegasus]

You too!

[@kentmains7763]

Excellent breakdown, almost all of Satch's songs have that catchy melodic sound to them that really sets him apart from some of the other virtuoso soloists out there.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@stickmanrick2700]

He is fantastic as always.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@kellybrincks]

When I was a youngster, Guitar World told me I needed Flying in a Blue Dream. I have never looked back . Joey S. is one of my top 5's

[@PaulBrownclk-me]

That opening lead lick is just awesome..

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@joefenech6839]

Seeing Joe live is so electric. His skill on full display , with a great band, and an enthusiasm that draws everyone in. I am waiting to attend my 5th live Satch performance. He is an awesome player/composer! I really enjoyed your comments!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@mkivy]

This is my favorite guitarist ...if u were to hear me and I asked u who I sound more like it is him...I love harmonics...I’ve seen him four times. I remember when he had hair back in 1990...talk about a all around musician...he writes for all the instrument and he taught be a beautiful trick...when u play a lead, play behind the beat, not on the beat...my favorite song is “Flying In a Blue Dream”...love this guy...I live instrumentals and my band even played Bach...love Joe...thanks Fil...have u seen him? I love his blues runs...and of course that all mighty squeal...I wish I could of had lessons....he taught Steve Vai...did u know he taught at Berkeley?

[@denniswilson9367]

First time I saw him live he still had hair lol...just awesome awesome awesome every show, every song!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@interplanetarymusic7929]

That album is another pinnacle in the guitar musical landscape, for many reasons, good analysis, will have to remember not to get too wild when I'm playing lol

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@an_38kitkashyap]

I made everyone that I know, listen to Joe's music. Nobody disliked it. Don't understand how can anybody can call it tasteless.

[@rickyguitarman3839]

because of Joe i went to music school back in the 90's, my all time hero!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@CharlieMcowan]

An unsurprisingly good breakdown of how a piece of music actually works - circular motifs that bring you back and resolve everything, to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling. From one of Bach's 24 (not 48) fugues to Close To The Edge.....hasn't changed.....probably never will. "Oh Fil...won't you buy me .....a Mercedes Benz.....?" Just kiddin'...

[@katb945]

Tells a story his melody is sublime.

[@cs780]

Yes I’ve always loved how watch starts the melody then repeats it an octave higher.i kind of miss the bass call and response with hom at the start though,have not seen this version before

[@PauloCarnaxide]

Not only a superb guitarist, but also a great entertainer! And great composer. One of the best musicians of our time.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@Hadrorex]

Fil, you hit it on the money. Satriani is the ABSOLUTE KING of melodic guitar. No vocals for the most part because they're not needed. His guitar does the job. I suggest you do a video on how YOU would see a favored piece on YOUR guitar. Cheers!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha I think I'll leave it to other people to say! 😅

[@ufopilotFPV]

My dad was into satch and hendrix in the 80's.. it's what i grew up with ! 25 years of playing guitar and i can finally play these songs to a good standard !

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@Paul-fq9pj]

Love Joe seen him loads over the years one of the very best

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@digbyinthedoghouse7455]

The guy on keyboards in the woolly hat is also a superb guitarist. It's Mike Keneally, who played with both Frank and Dweezil Zappa.

[@paulbuxton1326]

Awsome 🎶

[@dougg1259]

Joe satriani one of the best guitarist ever so good very good at constructing songs his fluidity is amazing his rhythms and solos are amazing and so unique fast technical he's like an alien robot I like to call him an alien robot from outer space because he's so friggen good

[@T103168]

His use of the wah damn

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@T103168]

Such a badass player

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@scottricklaroque7428]

A well known fact is Joe and Steve Vai went to the same high school, Joe a couple years ahead, but Joe was also Steve's first guitar teacher and they have been friends ever since. Once Steve Vai got his big break being picked up by David Lee Roth for his first solo album after leaving Van Halen he was asked by producers if he knew any other really great talent that should be looked at by the and he suggested they take a look at Joe. So Joe teaches Steve and Steve helps Joe get a break into the industry. That's a cool friendship. Of course they have some similarities but I think Steve's time working for and playing in Frank Zappa's band really influenced his playing to be much more "out there" than Joe's. In my opinion Joe is more melodic than Steve but Steve is a bit more technical than Joe. (As technical as Joe is he admits he writes music that takes him days to learn to play. lol)

[@adrianlee3497]

Joe has some really awesome stuff.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@vichedges7907]

I saw Joe at Massey Hall in Toronto on "The Extremist" tour. Joe had long hair back then. That rendition of "Big Bad Moon" on that night was something I will never forget.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@donnazasgoat2274]

I'm not a musician and I don't understand all the tech stuff you talk about but yeah I liked this one. So many instrumentals you feel like you're waiting for the vocals to start up but on this one I never really felt that way. The guitar playing was melodic as you say. Thanks for giving my thoughts words Fil. Rock on.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@drew2370]

Fil, you SO need to do Expo 92 in Seville...Satriani, Vai, Walsh...May...the stars DEFF aligned that night!

[@itsmorphed6416]

Expo 92 is where i first saw satch and vai. I wasn't there of course it was on vhs video . I was totally blown away by them and so was my dad , who switched from playing classical guitar to electric because of it . I belive it was Steve's first time playing for the love of god live on that encredible ibanez guitar . A masterpiece.

[@MrJoseph6119]

Amazing shows the G3 tours, seem two of them! again Amazing! wouldn't it be great to have a time machine?.....lol

[@jackvai2681]

very creative and engaging player...Satch provides my favorite road trip music...You start the car...crank up the Satriani...submerge...and before you know it...you're not in the Catskills anymore...somehow you've arrived at Bar Harbor.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he certainly takes the listener on an epic journey!

[@robdela3632]

I remember when I was a kid my brother got his cassette with the silver surfer on the cover. Used to play it in the car all the time and I wanna say this track was on it, seems familiar.

[@bigskyab]

Joe is something else...to say the least Summer song is epic.... right there with cliffs of dover

[@jackvai2681]

The live version of Summer Song, from Time Machine, is my favorite rendering...same with Flying In A Blue Dream.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@carlbrutananadilewski3345]

I love to blast Satch Boogie! Surfing With The Alien is my favorite album of his. The "tone" is the way he sets up and plays his Ibanez guitar, same with Vai

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@Lefty-Guitar-Enthusiast]

Satch played his Kramer on Surfing with the Alien

[@IrishStewGuitar]

Satriani is undoubtedly one of the top guitar players around these days.having Steve Vai and Kirk Hammett as your pupils and to lead those pupils to the success they had certainly shows his ability as a musician. guitar technology with zero action necks, locking nuts and Floyd Rose wang bars gave birth to players like Satriani. he even has his own model of wah pedal and guitar. on closer listening to this track, he sounds like he robbed his own catalogue because it sounds too much like Surfin' With The Alien an absolutely phenomenal track in its own right. i could listen to a few tracks in succession but haven't managed a full album from start to finish. thanks Fil, peace man.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah surfin' with the alien is an awesome track too, similar in many ways!

[@RodBolt]

🤘Rock! That was great.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@dionnevanderhilst1339]

Hi Phil; finally your comment on a song of the greatest player in the world today. Very interesting comments on his sound and ability to own a sound; please work on your pronounciation of his family-name. Your love for Gary Moore is totally shared by me. Of the still living guitarists Joe is the grandmaster. With respect for other fine players, Joe blows them away . If you’ve never seen him play , like in the G-3 concerts, Some people don’t recognise his greatness. I do. This song is just a nice song for interaction with the crowd and true, with elements from surfing with the alien. My personal favourites; Raspberry Jam Delta V and Chrystal Planet. Keep up the good work!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I know I should be saying 'Satch'-triani but it always comes out 'Say'triani. Why I have no idea!

[@donnasoria90]

He is my favorite too

[@harrytuttle8161]

Paul Gilbert once said you learn to " sing " through your guitar ...literally sing the vocals . I can't sing but in my head I can hum or hear the notes and if I apply that to the frets I can sing the parts my vocals could never reach ....learn to sing through your guitar , hit the notes in your head and you can break through a lot of barriers .

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Full disclosure, this is one of my two favorite songs along with Always with me, always with you. Great anlyses. I don't mind if you get into some technical stuff and it might be good to demonstrate major and minor chords. It would almost be like a music class. Have you done Jennifer Flowers doing Surfing with the Aliens? That is a keyboard track but well worth the look, as well as Montana with Dweezil Zappa.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jessepruit8385]

Check out Scott Van Zen funky green machine. Some of the finest guitar work!

[@drew2370]

Also quick note...VERY surprised you haven't done a reaction to Guitar Legends - Rock & Metal Night - Expo '92 Sevilla .....Vai, Satriani, May, Walsh...Nuno....or at least some of the performances!!

[@uncleouch9795]

Satch is the current Guitar God in my life. Gilbert comes in a hair behind. At least since Stevie Ray passed. Awesome analysis, the neurological view. Your absolutely right. I'm a healthcare professional that read EEGs. Your setting a neural pathway with the first part of the song, then the journey, and finally back home. The brain does like this, it's basically going on vacation, or holiday as my UK brothers would call it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@othusa]

Joe Satriani is the most melodic rock guitar shredder; when you write melodies like this you don't need a SINGER! There are more technical players, but NO ONE combines the groove, technique and WRITING of irresistible memorable melodies like Joe. My personal favorite rock player, and BEST rock instrumentalist by far!

[@BobBlarneystone]

Just good old energy music that benefits from, and reveals, technical competence.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@tboudreau5239]

Please do Chuck ritnounor. I dated his brother a hundred years ago. He was amazing too

[@coodyoutdoors8766]

I got the cassette surfing with a Alien when it came out still a awesome album a must listen if you never heard it

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@chrisautrey5051]

Saw his original band in 07. The 20th anniversary of surfin with the alien. Roxy in hollywood. He closed with this song.

[@jasonhusky6674]

saw him on surfing with the alien tour... great concert

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@BullfrogProphet]

Hey Wings of Pegasus, you should react to the Crushing Day tract from Surfing with the Alien album. Satriani takes it to a whole level there.

[@theonlyredspecial]

I love me a bit of the satch (glad I checked that as Auto correct on my phone made it 'watch.')

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@billyj5080]

Hey Fil... BillyJ... have to give cudos to the band also..got to follow him... nice...👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah great band!

[@jonathandepue629]

I got to see Joe during the Super Colassal tour at the House of Blues in Chicago. The opening act was Eric Johnson. It's one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The "show" aspect to Joe's performance and his band were phenomenal. The lights, the movement, even the way he creates his set list all make for an atmosphere that draws you in. Really the only thing I can think of negative about that concert is the contrast between Eric's style and Joe's. As FIL mentions, Joe understands melody, even in the solo sections of his songs. To me, Eric kind of missed this. His solos during his act seemed to boil down to just scales and appergios. If Eric wasn't immediately followed by one of the all-time greatest musicians/guitarists I probably never would have noticed it.

[@magick1969]

Buy some GIK Acoustic diffusion panels for that studio.

[@T103168]

Phil you get it ✌️👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@ronspri]

Greatest living guitar player. Now people will argue with you about that but they are wrong. One of his newer songs that has that same kind of guitar that you can sing in your head. It's called 1980. You should check it out. Thanks for giving us some JOE!

[@johnnybgood774]

Sounds like the soundtrack of every racing game I had growing up lol #Allegedly

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jonathanvince8173]

It is interesting on how it blends in with the other musicians.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it's a cool mix!