I have a question for Joe. I'm wondering why his solos are always the same -- they are great -- precise -- accurate -- but always the same. -- note for note to the original that you hear on the CD. I've only heard a few variations .. .like in concert he goes off on the end of Flying in a Blue Dream and Circles often gets a unique different feel when it gets played. Also, is it true that Flying, Time, and several others...the dreamy sweet ones...have similar chord progressions? Like you could create a bridge and have Flying in a Blue Dream turn into Time! The album that breaks this is the Joe Satriani self-titled album, which seems to be, for the most part..freeform. Joe I've loved your music and have put probably too much time into chord analysis.. I saw you once after a concert in Milwaukee and I Think I scared you with my intensity, but hey, I get that a lot. If you want to check out my tunes they are at mp3.com/cjf -- pinao stuff.

Later --

Joe,

I wanted to point out an artist for you -- he's a master of electric VIOLIN instrumentals -- Tracy Silverman -- www.tracysilverman.com. Seeing him in concert I instantly thought of you two touring together.

You should at least check out his stuff, it's wild.