MIKE SB Hey man, thanks for the link, but the videos were down this am, but I'll try again later. Love the female guitarists! Never enough.

ANTON AND GUITARMEISTER Before I get into UFC I thought I would let you guys know of this experience I had this last week. 2 guys came to my door last week from the LDS Church, the Mormons. Nice guys, typically dressed in a white shirt and tie, etc. So I struck up a conversation with these guys. They were missionary college students from Utah. It was strange that they showed up after I had just completed a DNA research study (DNA vs The Book of Mormon), so we talked and made an appointment for last night. They came back and I invited them in. The first think that attracted their attention was my bass hanging on the wall. The second thing was the picture of Joe I had hanging among a bunch of other pictures. Both said "Joe Satriani is the Best man, we love Joe!" I almost had a heart attack. Here are 2 conservative christian mormon ELDERS who love Joe! Right on! They asked if I had the new SC cd and that was that. "Play some cuts of the cd". I'm a bass player. "We dont care, and crank it up"! What about the purpose of your visit. "Later." So I proceed to play a few cuts off the cd along with the cd. They were having a great time! Then they wanted me to play Crowd Chant. No can do, too little bass. Think of something, they said, its out favorite. Well, I hooked up the DT BP200 and decided I would try to echo Joes lead licks. Never tried that before on bass. I dont know what DL does during Crowd Chant, but this seemed to work. They were singing and chanting! 2 Mormon elders! It was fun. So now they are going to bring some other guys from the church to jam. Joe has a religious following here. But when you come to think of it Joe's music is very appealing to all walks of life because its not offensive in any way. Especially when you compare it to the rest of the crap thats out there. Cool huh?

UFC I agree with both of you. I missed the latest Ultimate again so thanks for the update. I'll try to catch the repeat. You know I never heard of Kendall Grove before this show. I think he trains in Maui, but I'm not sure. Good ground game. Fun to watch. The heavyweight battle should be interesting. Andre is unpredictable, and Silvia is one big boy with heavy hands and feet. His flexibility is remarkable and of course the reach. Shoud be another good fight. Did you guys see the US vs Canada series? I missed that too. What were the results? There are some bad dudes up in Canada.

For me, I like to throw elbows, knees, and bat kicks in standing. Mostly Thai kickboxing which has taken a back seat to Muay Thai, Similar but updated. On the ground in the mount its passing guard and ground and pound with elbows. I try not to use hands so I can play the bass. A guy once bit my thumb and tore the tendons and stretched all the ligaments. In submission, its the triangle and pound, if necessary. We dont fight in a cage, but on a mat without boundaries, so its a little different.

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Wow what a day...and what a wedding...the bride was so stunning...she always is but in a wedding dress

ZOWIE!!!!!

but boo hoo now my best friend is married and moving away!

but on the up-side....

it will be June 4th in 30 minutes...that means only 16 days to go!!!!!

death cube K - errrrrr mp3 players they are quite newish....er...oh I know ....going to see Joe ...thats brand new for me....hehe ...lol....and

ONLY 16 DAYS TO GO!!!!! THATS JUST TWO WEEKS PEOPLE TWO WEEKS!!!

962 - Oh Thats a lot scary....not getting your tickets yet...I would be ... well banging my head against the wall comes to mind!

hmmm on your soundclick again....what is it I love bout your tunes....everything!! You have such an individual sound...really unique...really...er...well....simonified I guess!

I never tire of listening to you!!!!

hmmm kyoto dream....tried again....but its just not simonified....good...but just not simonified!

Suzie 2000 - As I suspected beautiful...really beautiful...all of them! O ale abelendo still has to be my favourite....but the sally gardens is wonderful too!....your voice is so suited to these songs! Well done sweety....wish I was you!...oh and thank you for your kind words in the chat!

The Crush Of Love 13 - johhny a is supporting....

http://www.johnnya.com/

PaulEMoz - That is such a nice thing for you to do....losing a child well is an absolute true worst nightmare....I sometimes think about losing mine and that leaves me in tears...so to actually go through it.....the wedding I was at yesterday....was tinged with sadness for that reason the brides brother died a couple of weeks ago aged 18....even though it was such a happy occasion...you could still see the pain on their faces even through the smiles....do/did you all play guitar?.....you sound as though you are being really strong for them...your parents I mean....that will help them a lot....I mean I imagine...its having you and possibly other kids around that will be keeping them going ....well done....I hope you have someone as thoughtful as you to keep you going through this time....I am sure going to Joe will be a needed boost to your life!

njbeast - welcome back....hmmm....i am sure I asked you about something a lil while back.....can't remember what though...hope you are good!

kouch - thank you for the email.....almost lost for words!

Sami - that was a lovely thing to say.....thank you!

Cosmic - why is all your stuff in MSN in another language.....what language is it....couldn't understand a word! ...oh english...yeah well I am still getting the hang of that....tee hee...seriously.....is english a second language for you then? I had no idea?

Plumloco - thanks for the help ...I am out now...bye!

Hugs Satriella xx

JOE.....WERE YOU THIS EXCITED WHEN YOU SAW YOUR GUITAR HERO....OK...OK I KNOW IT WASN'T JIMI...BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN....THE ONE THAT SPOKE TO YOU...CAN'T REMEMBER WHO....ER.....NO

AAAAAGH

hahahahahaha!

But I don't get how you can say a certain tune isn't "me", as if you know all the facets of my character and personality, and can say what is me!

Like I've said before, you've only heard some of what I've done. You haven't heard, for example, the "electronic" stuff that I've done with one of my good mates, and you haven't heard the metal I've played with another one of my good mates either!

I've done other stuff as well, there's a whole big load of variety going on, and you've only heard one side of it. Also to be honest, I personally am quite happy with "Kyoto Dream" as a tune, and I'm happy with how accurately it resembles the sound and vibe I had in my head.

There is quite a lot about it which is "me" and which says a lot about the characteristics of my playing.....but maybe I'm the only one hearing it?

Stevee T: Kuul bro, hope you get to make the show!.... Mikey K is amazing!!.... And amen bro on the top 10 guitar songs!!.... Joe has got that list nailed no question!!....

bahduh: Good to hear from you bro, I'll check mail after this, and I'll be watching the first match at 2200 here tonite! :-) All the best to you and yours....

Satriella: :-)

962: hey man, no prob, that's what Satch friends are for, lol, I've not got a chance to play with the GP files, but it looks pretty legit.... Oh, and that was interesting news about Bryan, he is an amazing playa!!.... Mike Keneally along with Dr. \//\I seem to trade turns with the Metropole Orchestra, lol, although Mikey was the first one to play with them....

Zenfish: i hear ya on Joe' own style to the bluesy side like Hendrix, etc.... The Fulltone (I personally think it doesnt sound like Jimi) allows him to get the sound he wants, but I agree in that he gives it his own touch.... Good point on Joe and SRV passing Jimi in two different ways.... Joe sounds nothing like Jimi, but used the influence to lock himself in the woodshed to create his own melodic monster.... And btw, if you get Time Machine, you will hear Joe sound exactly like Jimi on a few tunes!!.... Same exact tone and style, and it is interesting to see and hear how Joe created his own style, which is why I believe Joe can play anything.... He is scary in that way, lol....

But I hear ya about the tortured soul if Joe plays the blues.... Like the old greats have stated in the past: You cant play the blues, unless you've lived the blues, lol, great wisdom there!....

illuminata: AWESOME!!!! :-) Glad I could pass on the word, and please let us know how great the show was!! :-)

To everyone who wants to watch this kind of instrumental music.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7K6lk8Dr_9A&search=haydar%20haydar

death cube k...workin' on the music....which isn't new, but...that's what's happenin' in my neighborhood...lol...how bout yer self?

962/Simon Daultrey...very nice work "Kyoto Dream" is....really like this tune I do....the force is strong with this one...lol

waterproof soap...friends are a valuable essence of an enriched life...imho...T2J is a source...that speaks volumes for the kind of person that Joe attracts....imho

ovation 1....didn't make the show...hopefully illuminata did, and can give us a review....

962- been listening again to Kyoto Dream, downloaded it :) It is excellent actually, I love the way it builds up, lots of layers and harmonies... also great dynamic range within it.

Satriella- Thanks for listening! And for your comments, much appreciated :)Good chatting with you too.

ALLEY, we miss you!! Hey, when you get to Rome...take it off!!!

Have fun honey!!

Hi peeps ~ happy Sunday!

Simon, just listened to Kyoto Dream. I'm not a big fan of drum machines, but I like the tune. Your playing is great, and I like the way you keep bringing those 6 key notes into it. It is kinda dreamy, so the title fits well. Good Job...now let's get some of that thrashy stuff recorded so's I can give it a listen ;-)

Stevee T still friggin rainin here.... How bout there?? Any reprieve??