Austin-The synch seems of to me, but I only notice it on Vai and YJM's sets, Joe's is fine(aside from the flat bends in Mystical, but I'm sure that was because of monitor problems.)

The main part I noticed on Vai's set was when he was by himself "Improvising"(you know, like, the exact same notes he did at every show from that tour) the sweeping fit at the end is not synched up too well, methinks, so I suspected overdubs.

I have read some posts by others more informed about YJM than me, but according to them(bare in mind that they were actually YJM fans, unlike me) Yngwie has always done massive overdubs on live stuff.I noticed it only a little, mainly like when you can hear a divebomb, and his hands arent on the trem bar, or you hear a high note, when he is playing a low one.I honestly didn't pay much attention to YJM's set on the DVD or CD, because I think he blows.

Austin-The Vai overdub I'm talking about is when It's just Vai on stage, so if his keyboardist was playing then, I think he would have even more explaining to do, lol.

I dunno what it is, I just hate it when people sit there and assume things(like I am doing now, lol), I would rather find out for sure, hence my asking Joe.

A lot of internet arguments make me ill, like the "Petrucci sweep vs. Alternate Picking the arpeggios in Glass Prison" or whatever arguments.But hey, that's the internet for ya.

Austin-Hey, which song was gonna go on iTunes only?It wasnt one of the tracks at Sony was it?If it's searching, I am gonna be so pissed.

Some guy asked what the Ethn in my screenname means means, smartass.

there were several other people standing around it, so I felt a little silly.It's pretty intense walking through a cemetary.Saw graves that were from the mid 1800s.

Austin-There is a book on the market that talks about the possiblity that Abraham's motives for the emancipation proclamation may not have been as noble as believed.

I don't remember that blurb on the back of the book, but if you can find it its kinda wild.The author mentioned that there is evidence to suggest that Lincoln was very racist.

I don't believe it, but it would be an interesting read.

When I worked at borders I saw all sorts of weird books.The Self help section is just FILLED with utter nonsense."Chicken soup for baby-rapists soul", shit like that.

Ya-Yo-Think what you like, but Sammy is actually a very decent rock guitarist.DLR is responsible for a lot of crap that came out of VH, like the Linda Rondstadt cover, Diver down being half covers, etc.

Everyone I have met that has seen the DLR-ERA VH in concert said that DLR was awful, he just talked the whole show, and didn't even sing half the lyrics, it was all schtick.Ever wonder why there was never a DLR-ERA live album?

I do agree that Sammy-ERA had a lot of Pop stuff in it, but that is all Ed.Sammy is a metal head, his favorite band is Tool, after all.

If DLR was back in VH, I don't see them putting out anything half listenable.It would just be cashing in on the nostalgia, and I think that it would just be sad.At least Sammy is looking forward, not back.

And know this-When VH was doing the club circuit with DLR back in the mid 70's with DLR, they covered Hagar songs.Like it or not, DLR is influenced by Sammy, and definately not hte other way around.Maybe Dave wouldn't admit it, but hey, when has he ever said anything coherent anyways?

Jazzy-I Hate those songs.I hate most happy stuff that Joe has done though, no offense Joe, you are still my #1.

I haven't listened to either of those songs all the way through in years.I think Boyd was commenting on how funny HE would find it if we saw Joe and he did a surprise setlist consisting of every Satch song I dont like:

Speed of Light Ceremony Seven String Crazy Lights of Heaven Train of Angels Crush of Love Motorcycle Driver Summer song Mindstorm One Big Rush Back to Shalla Bal Psycho Monkey Ride The Phone Call Mighty Turtle Head Flavor Crystal 7 New Last Jam Belly Dancer Crushing Day Chords of life

I suppose it is possible, but man, that would just ruin my day.It would be a great headline though, just for the irony.

Duno if I get what you meant, but I agree, all songs do have an audience.But of course, I only listen for myself.What do I care what anyone else likes?Doesn't make me feel any different about wanting to club a baby seal everytime I have to sit through Summer song.

Joe does everything though, so I commend that, even when it doesnt work for me.I know I cant write a song with the same vibe as say, Motorcycle Driver.It just doesnt do anything for me, and I dont really like the way it makes me feel.Plus I hate the drums in the happy stuff.

I also acknowledge that the happy stuff is the money maker for him.Just look at the song contests, with a beautiful, thought provoking song like Echo loses out, but Summer song goes on.Echo obviously is not the big money maker for Joe, so Id say it is ultimately a good thing that those songs exist.The better Joe does, the more great music I will get to hear, I figure.