McDave
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Engines of Creation is an excellent album. Its obvious that some people have a deeper appreciation for music than others. Also, when I heard "chords of life" for the first few times, I never compared it to, or saw any relation to "all along the watchtower". It does not sound anything like it. If you want to hear a copycat guitar player, just listen to Kenny Wayne Shephard, I dont know how the heck he got invited to do a G3 tour, he doesnt even have his own style. He is the ultimate SRV rip-off.....and yeah I know he's laughing all the way to the bank, but he's cashing in on someone elses hard work. If I were to learn Joe's style note for note to perfection and then go out and tour using his style, I would be considered a rip-off.......sorry, I just think KWS has zero talent, I'd love to hear him do JUST ONE SONG that doesnt sound like SRV...can anyone find one for me...bet you can't.
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Sun Jun 30 '02 8:29:36 am
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Paul Huxley
Guildford, Surrey
England
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This album gets better and better....
what breaks a heart Starts out with eerie chord sequence and wah drenched tune, fairly relaxed but sad. The main tune then comes in harmonised in thirds, still wah drenched very catchy. The instruments then build up, giving way to a great chord based riff sequence, with wah guitars playing a new tune.
Next in comes very high slide guitar, still quite eerire and creepy. next is my highlight, a pull-off open string section, very innovative and great sounding, giving way to some satch legato (some of my favourite). It then moves onto a great diminished chord. This whole solo section is so briliantly blown over the top, it's great. Feels kinda like the more dramatic LTE moments.
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Sun Jun 30 '02 8:31:27 am
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juan jose lopez diaz
Santa cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
Islas canarias Spain
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Sorry for my English... I,m from Canary Islands ĦĦĦĦ your last album it,s great really great ĦĦĦ I love " chords of life " . thanks for your music.
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Sun Jun 30 '02 8:51:29 am
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Alien32: Boy did you open up a can of worms.Thank you! It's about time someone here spoke out about KWS.He's good but absolutely no origanallity what so ever.This hotty I was dating was totally infatuated with KWS.All she ever talked about was him.She went on & on about getting backstage passes to his show.We were dating at the time & she didn't even invite me to go as her guest.Boo Hoo...lol..& I knew what she was going to do with him..lol..She was convinced that he is the best guitarist(lay) in the world(Eh hem,cough,cough)...Oh boy,I hated(loved)to burst her bubble..lol... Good thing I didn't go..I would have worn & Satch Rules Shirt proudly...heh heh heh.....L8er... jBlaze:)
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Sun Jun 30 '02 9:13:57 am
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John Wooley
Houston, Texas
US
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So..it is on tommorrow huh..? first show of the tour..well I hope it goes well..it just means one more day and one more show closer. SBM sounds real good..Joe is the only one that I would wait at 10 in the morning for tickets or a cd that's for sure..hope everybody is fine..it's about peace and love, and good happiness stuff...sorry Steve...
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Sun Jun 30 '02 9:16:57 am
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Brandon Chase
Kingsville, Ontario
Canada
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Joe, I own an Ibanez JS1000. Evrything is perfect except for the tilted out put jack!! I was wondering, do u know if Ibanez will come out with a JS1000 with the out put jack on the side of the guitar??
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Sun Jun 30 '02 9:26:28 am
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I was wondering if there would be a way for folks who have all ready purchased the US version of Strange Beautiful Music to aquire full versions of the bonus songs The Eight Steps and Slick. I could have ordered the Japanese version with a 4-5 week wait, but I wanted to go ahead and purchase the album. I was hoping for something similar to Additional Creations and would be happy to purchase the additional songs as a "single" cd or ep. It's almost torture to hear clips of these songs without being able to aquire them. BTW, as expected, the new album sounds great. Being an old King Crimson fan, it's nice hearing Joe and Robert Fripp doing that classic remake of Sleep Walk. Thanks for the music.
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Sun Jun 30 '02 9:52:17 am
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Stuart Hacking
Ballyclare, Northern Ireland
UK
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Hey Joe...I know your style has changed quite a bit, but It's the same good melodic tunes, I really love it. Your new tone/sound has real kick to it, I hope you continue to treat your fans to new things!!! Chords of Life, Belly Dancer and the Journey are my favourites at the minute!! Keep it real!! Stu.
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Sun Jun 30 '02 10:06:00 am
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Austin Lewis, III
Costa Mesa, CA
United States
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njbeast - The Part 1 and Part 2 thing that Joe uses on some songs sounds to me like a way to separate introductions from the rest of a song, while keeping the same title. If you're asking why he has a "Power Cosmic" and a "Power Cosmic 2000", it's because the second one is a completely different take on the original idea...
Mr Nick - That sounds cool...now I need a cell phone. Haha...
...Austin...
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Sun Jun 30 '02 10:41:35 am
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Evan Brown
Los Angeles, CA
USA
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I must be the only one that doesn't absolutely love Chords of Live, haha. I don't dislike it at all, it's a cool song, but it's definitely not my favorite on the album. Then again I don't know what my favorite is. SBM just kicks my ass as soon as it starts - Oriental Melody, Belly Dancer, Starry Night - DAMN!!! It's already amazing! Like i said before, oriental melody is a complete masterpiece, and I can't believe I have heard so many people being turned off by it!
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Sun Jun 30 '02 11:05:56 am
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Master Yoda
Neil Morgan
York, North Yorkshire
England
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Not-so-local-for-some Local Dude - Yeah man, for sure. Hey, you wanna meet up someplace for the London show on the 18th?
Anybody know who did Starry Night originally?
Man, I've really been geting into EOC lately...
JSC 1 - How's that classical piece coming along?
L8rs, Neil.
http://neilmorgan.iuma.com
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Sun Jun 30 '02 11:10:15 am
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Chris Jones
Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan
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I just heard the new album yesterday. It's so f**king @rsewhipping. I also bought Van Halen "Live" as well as Paganini's 24 Caprices. Really cool. Only 18 days t'ill Shepherds Bush and 15 days t'ill Joe's 46 years old. Joe, you have to play "Mindstorm", "Belly dancer", "Chords of life", "What breaks a heart"(that has a great guitar solo) "Seven string" and "The Traveller" as well as all the old classics. Can't wait. As for the meantime, MINDSTORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sun Jun 30 '02 11:11:18 am
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Just want everyone to know that I'm forgoing the Annual Six Flags Great Adventure trip this August and saving my dollars to go to New York and see Joe Satriani instead. I feel that that would be money much better well spent! :)
Thanks for the info about inserting spaces in our posts, people! :) Hee hee...
The RUBBER GUITAR is coming out! I don't care if I'm sitting in the damned nosebleed seats up there...I need something to hold while I'm jamming like hell! :) BTW, has anyone seen pictures of that venue? It is BEAUTIFUL!!! WOW!!! An outdoor stadium with a view of the WATER! The mood is going to be so perfect. Too bad I have no girlfriend to bring along... :(
Joe Satriani...To be quite honest, due to my new work schedule, I haven't had time to pick up your album yet, only to hear the bits and pieces from satriani.com, but what I have heard sounds amazing! It sounds like you have employed a unique much more bluesy warm sound on this album. Almost as if you took the subtle, laid-back sound of the "Joe Satriani" album and employed a "Crystal Planet" mentality to it! I will post a review on T2J as soon as I get my hands on it. I've a feeling that "The Traveler", the best snippet I've heard so far, is going to break my heart in two! Anyone ever notice how Joe sometimes saves the best most unique song on the album for next to last? :)
Kudos! Once again, Joe, have a safe and successful tour.
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Sun Jun 30 '02 11:14:59 am
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Kevin Graham
Everett, WA
USA
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I think i am going to take a SBM break amd listen to Flying in a Blue Dream today, I finally found
the Remastered copy at Tower CDs, BTW my 8 year old daughters faverate satch tune is Strange,
she also likes Love Thing because she hears me play it, Thats the only Satch tune I can Play perfectly,
..............Safe traveling to you Joe..........
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Don Cutler
Washington
USA
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The Traveler!!! Oriental melody!!! I didn't know Pia was even a musician. Fantastic Disc!!
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I'M PISSED! The show in Atlanta is for ages 21 and up. I've seen Joe 3 times already and would do anything to see him again. I dont see how I could buy tickets to go see Marilyn Manson but I cant go see Joe and DT because I'm not 21.
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Kyle Davia
Las Vegas, NV
USA
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Drafter37....my fav on the album is borg sex cause it just sounds cool. love thing is also the only song i can play. probably cause it's slow.
sweep_pick....the tilted jack is actually very convenient. Joe puts the cord between his strap and the guitar for less resistance.
MIND STORM!!!! BELLY DANCER!!!!!!!!
Brad....i know how you feel. i missed out on g3 last year. sucks.
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Stuart Hacking
Ballyclare, Northern Ireland
UK
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Stu not boo: Yeah, I love Chords of life, I sort of liken it to Circles because of the build up to a solo, in fact, I think it has overtaken circles as one of my favourite all time songs.
Has Stu_Hamm been taken??
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Boyd
suisun city, california
u s A
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Hey Kev EOC the title track is my fav on the album as well but, Clouds Race Across the Sky is Definetly Second. Flavor crystal 7& attack are towards the bottom for me, & yes there are a couple peeps here who said something bout Orienal Melody bieg Lack Luster, let me tell you it Is one of the best on the cd! Joe had the opening lick Since 95 & I am glad that it finally got around to us this time Cause It Rules! yeah Crushing day is cool but Why would be orgasmic to hear live.
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Jared Venable
Spring, Texas
United States
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I dont know if all you guys know this or not, but the new Guitar World has a big article on Joe. He talks about the new album and his home studio. There is also a poster of him. I put it up on my wall right next to Jimi.
Does anyone know what chords Joe uses in Chords of Life (during the main part). And is it just me or does that part sound alot like a slowed down version of ELO's "Fire on High".
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JS Clone 1
Richard Haier
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
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Master Yoda - It's been recorded for quite a while now. I've sent it to a few people already.
I am still awaiting authorization for my iuma site. It's taken longer than they said it would. Drop me an email if you're interested in hearing it sooner than iuma cares.
Sweep Pick - Any modifications or features on the JS series are 100% up to Joe. Ibanez has no control over Joe's signature model.
Alien32 - Funny you should mention EOC. I spent about 4 1/2 hours in a car today and thought I'd give EOC a few spins. It went from my 3rd least fave (although I love every JS album) to tied for my fave with SWTA and just a nose ahead of CP. I'd have to say the best track on that album and out of all of Joe's compositions would be Clouds Race Across the Sky. Absolutely and without a doubt some of the most melody and lead work I have ever heard from any musician. . . . As a matter of fact, EOC shows off some of Joe's best lead, melody and song arrangements ever.
EOC is not to be bashed, even by people who aren't fans of techno. At first I was terrified that I wasn't going to like the rest of the album half way through my first spin ever on Devil's Slide. The more I listened, the more I heard Joe in the music. It really comes though as some of the best lead work you'll have the privelage of hearing.
IN A NUTSHELL, EOC IS GREAT BEYOND WORDS. Joe, your techno experiement did not go unheaded.
One thing I have to mention which is one of the coolest things in the history of Joe's music: In 1988, in a Guitar Player magazine, there was an interview with Joe when Surfing was released and in this magazine there was a soundpage including The Crush of Love and the first ever recording that anyone would hear of THE POWER COSMIC. In that portion of the interview, Joe mentions that it reminds him of a sort of electronic ambience. Amazing how 11-12 years later, he writes a song that expresses just that.
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Paul Huxley
Guildford, Surrey
England
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JS Clone 1 - I know what you mean about EOC, it truly is great. Great melodic feel over the top of some pretty out there chords. SBM has all that melody and more, but with some real groove. But not so jazzy chords in general.
Master Yoda... I'm sure we'll meet up in the line on the 18th... you standing up at the front? race you to the front of the queue.. ;)
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