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Source: Original CD
Artwork: Yes.
General Info:
Artist: Satriani/Vai/Petrucci
Album Title: G3 Live In Tokyo
Year: 2005
Tracklist:
1. Glasgow Kiss (Petrucci)
2. Damage Control (Petrucci)
3. The Audience is Listening (Vai)
4. Building the Church (Vai)
5. K'm-Pee-Du-Wee (Vai)
CD 2:
1. Up in Flames (Satriani)
2. Searching (Satriani)
3. War (Satriani)
4. Foxey Lady (Jam)
5. La Grange (Jam)
6. Smoke On the Water (Jam)
Review taken from Blogcritics.org:
The G3 tours are probably the nearest thing to a religious experience that a rock guitar
fan can have. Or, so I believe. I have never been able to witness it live, perhaps one
day. Until then, I will just have to settle for the live releases that have been released.
First there was G3: Live in Concert from back in 1996, then G3: Live in Denver from 2003,
and no G3: Live in Tokyo. Each one has it's own flavor, and slightly altered lineups.
There have been a variety of lineups since the first tour in 1996. That first year was
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson, the 2003 trio for the Live in Denver show
was Satriani, Vai, and Yngwie Malmsteen. The lineup for Live in Tokyo has John Petrucci
(Dream Theater) joining mainstays Satriani and Vai. Other participants over the years
have included Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michael Schenker, Uli Roth, Adrian Legg, and Robert
Fripp. Maybe one day we will get to see some of their work. Enough of that, I am sure
you are all wondering if this disk is worth it.
This two disk set is phenomenal. All three of these guitar gods put it all on display
for the crowd. These guys now how to put on a show.
The show opens with John Petrucci playing a pair of instrumental pieces entitled
"Glasgow Kiss" and "Damage Control." Both of these put his speed and technical
proficiency on display. I only wish we could have gotten more from him. I have been
a fan of his work ever since I first heard Dream Theater. This was the first time I had
heard him play without his Dream Theater band mates. He has a great sound and the songs
are fantastic. Both of them are from his new solo album called Suspended Animation.
Next up, Steve Vai. Vai led off with the first song I had ever heard of his, or any of
this trio for that matter, "The Audience is Listening." That is a hell of a way to kick
off a set, a loud song with a bit of funk and a whole lot of rock! That is followed up
with "Building a Church," a wonderful instrumental work. His last selection is "K'm Pee
Du We." Never heard of this one before, but it is fun. Vai has always been one of my
favorite players, technically sound, and unafraid to experiment with a wide variety of
effects. The experimental side wasn't really on display as much as the technical,
and just a lot of fun.
Bringing up the rear of the trio is the founder of the tour, and the only member to be
on every one, Joe Satriani. An inspiration to countless numbers of guitarists, and
teaching the likes of Kirk Hammett and Steve Vai. He gives us the trio of "Up in
Flames," "Searching," and "War." Each song giving us a glimpse into the smooth style
that Satch possesses. Firing off licks and leads with equal ease.
The moment I look forward to on all of these G3 sets, the jam. The time of night when
all three of these artists take to the stage and together jam out their versions of some
classic songs. Before getting into the first song, they announce a guest drummer, John
Petrucci's Dream Theater band mate Mike Portnoy. They then get into Jimi Hendrix' "Foxey
Lady." They take this classic track and make it their own, each getting into their own
lead breaks. They follow that up with ZZ Top's "La Grange." Adapting their styles in the
Texas stylings. Closing out the evening is Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," featuring
another guest, Billy Sheehan on bass and vocals. These last three songs are such an
absolute blast, you can really sense the fun they are having with those classic rock
radio staples. Taking these songs, paying them their due honor, and turning them into
their own.
Bottomline. This is a great set of music, all three of these players are virtuoso's.
Like I said at the start G3 in an form is a near religious experience for guitar lovers.
You just can't go wrong, getting the individual sets, and then the all-star classic
rock jam.
Recommended.
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