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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai on guitar collaboration
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai discuss their new album, The Sea Of Emotion, and the future of instrumental guitar.
In brief
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai discuss their new album, The Sea Of Emotion, and the future of instrumental guitar. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai released their collaborative album The Sea Of Emotion after recording remotely, highlighting the internet's role in advancing guitar technique. Originally reported by Guitar World.
New album release
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai released their collaborative album The Sea Of Emotion after recording remotely.
Collaboration process
They recorded remotely with only one brief in-person session for Glenn Hughes singing I Wanna Play My Guitar.
Guitar techniques
Satriani played nylon-string guitar on The Sea Of Emotion Pt 2, a challenge he described as hard because he rarely plays acoustic instruments.
Steve Vai's perspective
Steve Vai said he struggled with fretless guitars but created a ghostly, offbeat riff that sounds like a spirit rather than a guitar.
Internet impact
Satriani noted the internet helped him learn songs like 4+20 by Stephen Stills and Eddie Van Halen songs quickly.
Guitar gear
Both used plugins for recording, with Satriani on the Hydra and Vai on JEMs and PIAs.
Future of guitar
Satriani believes the internet has made guitarists more technical but notes the need for strong melodies to give music shelf life.
Young guitarists
Satriani mentioned young players like Alyssa Day and Ariel Posen who use the internet to spread their musical messages globally.
Guitar history
Satriani compared the current guitar scene to the 1970s when Allan Holdsworth played for small audiences.
Collaboration benefits
Satriani said Steve Vai was the only person he trusted to push him or say, 'That sucks, can you do something else?'
Guitar techniques
Vai described his approach to guitar parts as having two sides: one panicked about ruining the song and another that waits to create the perfect sound.
Album release
The Sea Of Emotion is available now via earMUSIC.
Guitar gear
Satriani used his Chrome Boy, gold JS, MCR #2, Paisley prototype, Taylor nylon, Guild acoustic 12-string, and Jerry Jones sitar.
Guitar techniques
Vai used JEMs and PIAs, including the Evo, Flo III, and his black onyx PIA, and a seven-string sitar Sterling Ball.
Future collaborations
Satriani expressed interest in recording with Jimmy Page and Brian May or Tony Iommi and Page.
Guitar scene
Satriani noted the internet has changed how guitarists play, with young players using short videos to share their skills.
What to remember
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai released their collaborative album The Sea Of Emotion after recording remotely, highlighting the internet's role in advancing guitar technique.
