Hi Joe. I'm an old school fan from England whom you met briefly in Birmingham, N.E.C just before the 2nd half of a concert (hi, hope you're well, ect). I'd just like to make a few comments on both your past, present, and future music if I may.

I think your albums (starting from 'Not of This earth' and ending with 'Crystal planet') adopted a sort of intangible vibe, a glimpse into the laid-back american surf-type culture that lived within your music. It was fun music, and a culture people wanted to be a part of. It was also a glimpse into a small, lost culture, something that will live on like a time-capsule within your music. Thanks for that, through your music I was able to develop dreams that led me to becoming both an accomplished musician, and a university music graduate. Both my brother, and my mother all had a moment while listening to 'Day at the beach..' & 'Rubina', and we all seemed to agree that your music was an embodiment of a particular culture, such as classical music is to germany/europe, Flamenco music is to spain, Taiko music to Japan, ect. We all felt, at that moment, this type of cultural vibe within your music.

Now, a quick note about your new music (if I may give my opinion). I'm a lover of electronic music as well as instrumental-rock (you may be surprised to hear! lol), and I'm very well associated with music such as, well...everything from Satie to Sakamoto. I felt you were trying to capture a unique style and atmosphere at first ('Not of this earth'), which later developed into something more commercial, but just as heart-felt and expressive ('Surfing with the alien' onwards). I feel that your music has changed alot. I really liked 'engines of creation' (though it took me a few years to appreciate it, since it's quality fluctuated from song to song), but I felt something was lacking from 'Strange Beautiful music', it seemed a little too 'choppy' from a compositional point-of-view.

...This new album sounds as if you're solidifying the musical culture which you partly created (I hear this in the excellent 'If I Could Fly'). I think experimenting is extremely important, especially regarding musical aesthetics, styles, and compositional structures (we are in the 21st century after all!), but please don't neglect your roots.

the best track on this record is "if i could fly" that tune can pull anyone out of a shitty mood... wow... on "hands in the air" at about 2:08 joe's playing some chords....to me it has a summer song vibe to it even though its a much darker sound, then theres like a 4 or 5 note thing he plays in the background that fans left & right which kinda adds that harmonics thing to it....maybe in trippin but its cool. maybe someone knows what im saying

WoooHooooo! -I'm takin' my four-year-old son to the Satch clinic on friday. He loves Joe and is really excited! This is way too cool people. Those of ya's wit chillin' know exactly what I mean! For the rest, sorry if you think I'm crazy.

He can't wait to meet you Joe.

Laters.... pizza and beer night. Everyone have a (or hope you had a) great evening!

Joeman9... I don't recall the date that I ordered it...hmm..lemme check email and see if they sent me a confirmation thingy... I also ordered the LISF dvd cause I had the video tape and my vcr ate it... ..still pissed about that ...lol...

ummm..whoever it was that asked...Joe uses the D'Addiario exl 120's ...9...42 's....

Joeman9: Hey there! I got mine today! I love it! "Is there love in space".......is....somethin else! I don't know when I ordered it cause I shredded my order before I came online, sorry. I'm sure yours will arrive shortly. It was shipped from GA , i'm probably just a lttle closer. How did the lawn mowing go? Tell your Dad it's time for a new mower! That things older than you ! lol! Tell your mum to get him one for father's day, right? I just loved those dysfunctional Hallmark cards! LMAO! How's your spring break going? I've alway's loved vacation! Happy Easter!

Michelle:I love, love, love Aerosmith's new one too! I can't wait for the show! I had a sneak peak at the set list...HOLY SHIT! It will be Totaly Rockin! I got mine too! I am so amazed by the limitless talent that Mr Satriani embodies! I am just blown away by the new CD! I 'm blown away by everything I have ever heard from the man! I probably haven't listened to half of his music yet! I will, that's a promise! Such a pleasure discovering his music and others! My sister gave me "School of Rock" to watch, she said" I had to see it! You're gonna love it". It was fantastic! I loved it! That guitarist was realllly sexy from the NO Vacancy band! Mmmm! I loved Jack Black! Rocked! I thought it was so profoud that they (he) wanted to teach the young one's about great music! My sister got the CD for Christmas and just gave it to me! She know me very well! She didn't know why the kids gave her that CD. lol! How's everything with you and the family?All good, I hope! Happy Easter!

Mikey Vai: Konichiwah! I haven't had a chance to catchup. So sorry if I missed anything! I got my ass kicked at work this week! I worked 1&1/2 hour OT on friday and then went and did my sister's Boot Camp class 45 mins + 15 mins of Abs! I was so wiped! (fell asleep on the couch!) I forgot to tell you the full moon on tues was the Full Pink Moon (from the pink pholox the earliest widespread fowers of spring). Other names are the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, The Egg Moon and among the coastal tribes (here) the Full Fish Moon, for this is the time the shad swim upsteam to spawn. I usually go to the Shad Festival in Lambertville, NJ along the Delaware River every spring! They have alot of great artists that have their work on display/forsale there! it's usually a beautiful weekend! I've been listening to G3 CD the one with Eric Johnson! I love it! Steve Vai has astonished me once again with Answers and The Attitude Song! Fantastic! Joe is incredible as always! Such incredible human beings! This is my first introduction to Eric Johnson, He's beautiful! I can't wait to hear more of him! I've made notes of some of his work. I would have seen his acoustic tour but I had already tickets to see Sting! Let me know of any recomendations or personal faves you have! Peace. Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to All! SOTD: Answers! SOTD Monday: The Attitude Song!

slan, it was a good time in those days, but those days are long gone for me. I still get liquered up, but I left all the other stuff behind when I had kids. Seems like everybody has a camera today, then they went and made a camera out of a friggin' cell phone. Can you say overkill? How bout blackmail? lol! "no fecck of n leave m alaaaaane" LMAO!!! That was a good one!

Mick, you'd stick out like a sore thumb without your lederhosen at Octoberfest!! lmao!!

Delfino, I was just telling my son he should learn Fairies Wear Boots by Sabbath on his bass. War Pigs would be my second choice, but it's not up to me. lol! Great stuff!!

Happy 1200 Clarky!!

**JOE** This cd is KILLER!! Dude, every tune rips! Do you have lyrics for Just Look Up? I'm listening to Searching on my diskman. It's one of those songs that you just lay back and chill to. Reminds me of the great long jams of the 70's rock bands. That bass line has me hooked into some sort of deja-vu. I love it. I haven't heard Bamboo yet, but so far I think Searching is my favorite song. Oh no wait - hold up! Here comes Bamboo. Ahhhh, pretty :) This cd is rockin' dude! If you don't have a copy, go buy one! lol!

Stop.....killin' me!

Masterpick so the expedition went okay? lol that must have been totally awesome! anyway I'm doin' pretty well. My family is about to go to Scott Air Force Base for some exercise thingies. My mother is going to be(fake) robbed and my sister(fake) kidnapped. I'm not going because I'd laugh to hard anyway.

Mari I've told them that before and they said no it's lasted longer than me so why? I'm going to have to go back over your post to answer everything. and

JS_JS not alot going on. I'm bored to like always.

To all those who own ITLIS, how similar is it to JS's previous albums? Crystal Planet, Extremist, Engines of Creation and SBM are some of the greatest albums ever. I hope ITLIS joins in.

Mari, which Satch cd's don't you have? ITLIS is some ass-kickin' material! I think I like this better than SBM. No doubt the Aerosmith show is going to kick some booty. lol! Lucky dawg! Glad you enjoyed the School Of Rock. We watched it a few times, and laughed just as hard each time we saw it. lol! The "plot" of the movie was great. Some people live their life for music, and some people just don't get it. I get it :)

edit: Mari, bowing to Clarky could be dangerous. Keep your back to the wall, and make it a quick bow. You don't want to keep your head down for more that a second or two. lol! He's freaky like dat!

Joeman, it's lyrics from Joe's song Lifestyle :-)

Anybody else get a Steve Miller Vibe from Lifestyle?

Michelle: Thanks for the warning! I will bow very quickly and not to far over! lol! I am missing much of Satch's music, I believe. I have "Joe Satriani", "Not of this Earth", "Flying in a Blue Dream", "Surfing wit the Alien", "SBM", "ITLIS" G3 Live: Rockin in the Free world. "G3 Live with RJ" ,"JS Live in San Fran"and lastly Electtric J. S. Anthology. I think I may be missing half of previous music? I'll be thinking of you at the Aerosmith show! I wish I could have watched "School of Rock" a few times, I reaally loved it! So Very close to my heart! I thought they came somewhat close to the passion that we feel about music! I am so greatful that someone tried to express that on film! Don't you think? "One great show can change a life!" It changed mine! I'm living proof of the Power of Music! Amen! Nuff said!

Joeman9: You bust me up! Michelle too with her samich! I will def try the Hi-Yah! but Clarky is one bad mofo! Just like Shogun! (now Steve Vai's brotha!)LOL! I want them on my side! I'll keep my back to the wall when I bow! LMOA!