Exclusive Interview with Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani needs no introduction, but I am going to give you one anyway. Joe is a legendary and innovative guitarist. He also is an excellent guitar teacher. He has taught a few Rock N' Roll's greatest guitarist (Kirk Hammett, Steve Vai, just to name a few). We have been impressed with Joe's live show both solo and with Chickenfoot and his playing is second to none.
That is why when we got only a few minutes with Joe, we had to take it. We wanted the interview to be longer, but when you are a star as big as Joe is right now, he only has a few minutes. Joe is promoting the latest release of his Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock DVD and dual CD set. Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock was filmed on May 27, 2008 at the Grand Rex Theater in Paris, France. The brand new live two-disc CD and DVD was released on February 2, 2010 through Epic Records.
BnR: You just released Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock. How was the Parisian audience during filming of the DVD?
Satriani: The Parisian people were fantastic. Everyone was great that night. They were an inspiration.
BnR: You are going to go out on the road with a few well-known artists doing an All-Star Jimi Hendrix tribute, one of your musical idols. After those shows, what is on the horizon for you? Maybe another solo record or something with Chickenfoot?
Satriani: I will be in the studio this summer recording a new solo CD. I will be following up that CD with a solo tour. In between all that, I will have a lot of writing sessions with Chickenfoot.
BnR: How do you craft a song? Do you start with a pen and paper or start riffing on the guitar?
Satriani: Sometimes the song just pops in my head. Other times I’ll be playing one thing, then, all of a sudden I get an idea for something new. It’s always a new experience.
BnR: On the cover of Surfing with the Alien, you use Silver Surfer. This begs the question, if Joe Satriani was a superhero, who would he be?
Satriani: Having super powers would be fun. If your power gave you the ability to change wrong to right, hate to love, or, even boring to fun, that would be cool. One thing for sure; no funny, tight fitting costumes!
BnR: One final question before you leave, you are a legendary and innovative guitarist, a very accomplished songwriter, and an excellent teacher. What is your advice for aspiring musicians?
Satriani: Practice as much as possible, and play as many shows as possible. There’s no substitute for experience.
We want to thank Joe for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us and answer our questions. We have so many more for him, but sadly, we didn't get the chance to ask him. Maybe next time. Until then, go buy Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock. You can find it on Amazon, or in a store near you.
That is why when we got only a few minutes with Joe, we had to take it. We wanted the interview to be longer, but when you are a star as big as Joe is right now, he only has a few minutes. Joe is promoting the latest release of his Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock DVD and dual CD set. Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock was filmed on May 27, 2008 at the Grand Rex Theater in Paris, France. The brand new live two-disc CD and DVD was released on February 2, 2010 through Epic Records.
BnR: You just released Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock. How was the Parisian audience during filming of the DVD?
Satriani: The Parisian people were fantastic. Everyone was great that night. They were an inspiration.
BnR: You are going to go out on the road with a few well-known artists doing an All-Star Jimi Hendrix tribute, one of your musical idols. After those shows, what is on the horizon for you? Maybe another solo record or something with Chickenfoot?
Satriani: I will be in the studio this summer recording a new solo CD. I will be following up that CD with a solo tour. In between all that, I will have a lot of writing sessions with Chickenfoot.
BnR: How do you craft a song? Do you start with a pen and paper or start riffing on the guitar?
Satriani: Sometimes the song just pops in my head. Other times I’ll be playing one thing, then, all of a sudden I get an idea for something new. It’s always a new experience.
BnR: On the cover of Surfing with the Alien, you use Silver Surfer. This begs the question, if Joe Satriani was a superhero, who would he be?
Satriani: Having super powers would be fun. If your power gave you the ability to change wrong to right, hate to love, or, even boring to fun, that would be cool. One thing for sure; no funny, tight fitting costumes!
BnR: One final question before you leave, you are a legendary and innovative guitarist, a very accomplished songwriter, and an excellent teacher. What is your advice for aspiring musicians?
Satriani: Practice as much as possible, and play as many shows as possible. There’s no substitute for experience.
We want to thank Joe for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us and answer our questions. We have so many more for him, but sadly, we didn't get the chance to ask him. Maybe next time. Until then, go buy Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock. You can find it on Amazon, or in a store near you.
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