Eric Johnson is like a human joint. He's so mellow.
@eutamanche5 ай бұрын
😂
@PedroMiguel-if3ll6 ай бұрын
Eric 69, Satriani 67, Vai 63 These guys been playing for so long, and like them i still remember when there was no internet or mobile phones. Shows were much more enjoyable without all people filming and block the view!
@daydreamhero13746 ай бұрын
wow did'nt know they were already in their 60's..i thought they would be younger maybe 50s..
@brachashighhopeshomestead2265 ай бұрын
@@daydreamhero1374 OLDER & WISER increases the talented musician's nuances in playing~
@daydreamhero13745 ай бұрын
@@brachashighhopeshomestead226 - i'm just talkin about their age..
@t3hgir6 ай бұрын
EJ's sense of humour "I'm using 6's actually..." HAHAH
@primeDecomposition6 ай бұрын
Vai and Satch have all that cool flashiness, but EJ’s the one who really blows my mind. The way he actually targets specific chord tones in his lines and implies very sophisticated changes even under a simple progression, like he could be a jazz guy easily, his chord knowledge is a cut above the other two. And to display such virtuosity on vintage gear which can be very unforgiving, his playing just blows my mind.
@sseltrek1a2b6 ай бұрын
yes...Johnson's approach to playing is very melodic and full of mood...
@TimmyGMusic6 ай бұрын
Absolutely. He almost plays like a piano player, laying into the chord tones and creating lines that are much more interesting than than linear scale stuff. Also, his tone is killer!
@stratosaurusrex33996 ай бұрын
They’re talking about how it’s no competition, but I think Vai definitely felt a bit of competition when standing next to Guthrie Govan in the last G3. You can tell in the amateur phone footage. Guthrie is just frighteningly good.
@jaakkorahkola24305 ай бұрын
@@stratosaurusrex3399Nah. Steve has admitted multiple times he feels like he is not a good improviser.
@michaellewchuk82725 ай бұрын
They all blow my mind lol
@danthegeetarman6 ай бұрын
Wow. Literally ALL of my favorite guitarists on one podcast. I’m all in!!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸
@TheRealAlexSkolnick6 ай бұрын
😊thanks. Humbled just to be in this space. Much appreciated 🙌🎶🎸
@danthegeetarman6 ай бұрын
@@TheRealAlexSkolnickyour stuff with Testament and then with the Alex Skolnick Trio is some of my favorites growing up. Got you to sign my Alex Skolnick Trio CD many years ago at NAMM. A prized possession for me 🙏🙏
@kevincarpenter34286 ай бұрын
Wow,it's like a broadcast from mount olympus. 4 gods of music looking down on me from guitar heaven.
@MrPsaunders6 ай бұрын
Mount Shredmore, the Deep Purple, 'In Rock' album cover reconfigured.
@charlesli55216 ай бұрын
Seriously, it's almost just too much greatness in one call. I want all them to respond at the same time and somehow absorb it all simultaneously.
@Kokopellli6 ай бұрын
Instrumental rock guitar music is the love of my life! Thank you guys for the inspiration, you have so much to say! ❤
@stevesalazar86746 ай бұрын
Lol. Eric just sat there listening the whole time pretty much. Just so humble & doesn't want to overstep anyone. Would have love to have seen them engage with him
@chadwickhurlburt65296 ай бұрын
Saw Eric Johnson perform in Cinci a minute ago (i.e. many years). As amazing as his tone sounds on the albums, it's even better live. I've played through much of the same gear he uses throughout the years. I've never gotten tones as sweet as his. In the end, it's in the hands of the musician. Eric's hands are amazing. I don't think gear matters as much as experience, technique, and personal touch. That's where the magic happens. Gear is secondary. Great interview, thanks for so much. 👍✌
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@merlin54206 ай бұрын
Eric really is the unsung hero here, I’ve always been a shred head Satch, Vai, Yngwie, Becker and Nuno fan but Eric can do it all. Long live G3 🎸🔥🔥🔥
@tombranighan45696 ай бұрын
His music is so perfect and beautiful
@quoilluminentur29812 ай бұрын
So can the other two. To dismiss Joe and Steve as mere "shredders" puts your lack of knowledge on full display.
@merlin54202 ай бұрын
@@quoilluminentur2981 😂😂 Lack of Knowledge? I have of been a fan of Satch and Vai since the 80s and have every single one of their albums and have been to at least 10-12 concerts of both as solo artists and G3. 💤💤💤
@quoilluminentur29812 ай бұрын
@@merlin5420 If so, then you would know you can't dismiss them as mere "shredders". Satriani and Vai can be every bit as musical as EJ. It's always been a question of what they choose to do, not whether they're capable.
@merlin54202 ай бұрын
@@quoilluminentur2981 Where did I dismiss any of those mentioned, they are predominantly renown for ‘shredding’ I’ve heard them play ‘Boy from Seattle’ ‘New Blues’ Jazz and Blues infused songs but that’s not what they’re known for
@Venus_Isle6 ай бұрын
So much modesty & mutual respect from these supreme talents. Well done Alex, for bringing these fine gentlemen together...
@walterevans21186 ай бұрын
ALL 3 in the same podcast ? ...MAGNIFICENT !
@freddylive41816 ай бұрын
.. it's fantastic :)
@SkunkBearTK6 ай бұрын
Joe played acoustic on a very early episode of MTV Unplugged. It was a double bill with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Joe seemed very nervous and Stevie was on it! From what I recall.
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@wperdew60786 ай бұрын
I got to meet Vai after a show. A couple of us fans missed the meet and greet, and he made time for us, to just shoot the breeze for a few minutes after his show He is a very gracious dude.
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@krisstieghorst74156 ай бұрын
Wow ❤what a welcome surprise to catch this on Ytube! So many Thank you's for sharing your time & thoughts with us gentlemen 💥🎸💥👋🖤🦋🖤( I can't wait to share this with my teacher!!!!)
@shaharbar6 ай бұрын
@TheRealAlexSkolnick please please please join the tour!
@teacuppermike25686 ай бұрын
I saw the first G3 tour, and a few through the years. The jams at the end of the night were the highlight for my tastes. Before that, i always fantasized “how cool would it be if this player jammed with that player?” What a treat.
@alwolf23256 ай бұрын
Good to see auntie Eric doing well.
@killereverb39286 ай бұрын
I love all these guys. Send them all over the last 25 years - though never been to a G-3. So stoked to see them here and catch their collective excitement. God bless them one and all.
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@johnmcminn94556 ай бұрын
what i love about these 4 players is they could play fast over everything if they wanted yet they come up with a memorable melody and unique progression
@NanasTarotOracles136 ай бұрын
Thank you, Alex, and all of you, for the esoteric insights and personal perspectives into the artistry of your amazing and very diverse works, that blend so beautifully into this harmony! My impression over the years of enjoying these expressions is that you all have elements of almost childlike playfulness combined with the intensity of skilled experience that leads into a "flow" state approaching some wonderful kind of auditory enlightenment. You stand and play in the light! And your audience is pulled along into it as well! I am ever grateful for and appreciative of these gifts! Awe-inspiring!
@theharvardyard23566 ай бұрын
Not just 3 of the greatest players alive, also 3 of the coolest, nicest most down to earth dudes in the music industry. Always a pleasure to hear.
@jmar4826 ай бұрын
Literally my four biggest inspirations for picking up the guitar almost 40 years ago! Great podcast Alex. Looking forward to seeing this G3 reunion.
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@teacuppermike25686 ай бұрын
I saw Alex in the early ‘90s at a little club in Phoenix (the Mason Jar). He had Stu Hamm on bass. It was great seeing that side of him at that time.
@TheRealAlexSkolnick6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike. Check out our 2023 album together (finally!), Stu’s “Hold Fast”
@nickkokenspargermusic86666 ай бұрын
Eric is so wholesome.. how can you say no to that face
@TheRealAlexSkolnick6 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the great comments on this! Be sure to subscribe to Moods & Modes here podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moods-modes/id1523323475 or wherever you get pods 📱
@motoman99446 ай бұрын
Awesome video Alex, and thanks for all the thoughts, ideas, and inspiration!!!
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@Darkitectband6 ай бұрын
Good lord.. I love all of these guys so much but please throw Alex a bone... His solos on The Ritual are the things of legend. How humble can you be. Love seeing this.
@TheRealAlexSkolnick6 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🎸🎶
@joseph27076 ай бұрын
Alex did a very good job.
@MrPsaunders6 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex, that was great, been a big fan since your, 'Guitar For The Practicing Musician' column. I was representing Cookes Band Instruments at a mid 90's Ibanez distribution dealer show in Birmingham U.K., where Steve made a personal appearance (cheers for signing my, 'Eat 'Em and Smile', cassette box inlay) and announced the first G3 tour. Andy Timmons played a set too and blew my mind!
@RabihSaadguitars6 ай бұрын
Beautiful interview. Thanks Alex...
@CL_Audio_Tuning6 ай бұрын
The greatest interview EVA!! I really really hope that Joe and Steve do an original album together!! I've been hoping for years this would happen! :D
@TheRealAlexSkolnick6 ай бұрын
🙌🎸🎶
@poindextertunes5 ай бұрын
Joe and Steve playing together “dropped down to Eb with 10-46 strings @ 4-40 tuning” 😂
@YesYouCANPlayGuitar2 ай бұрын
Great watch Alex! Thank you!
@lastdaysguitar6 ай бұрын
So much respect for these guys - every one is a hero to me.
@modelcitizen19776 ай бұрын
Well, this is a stacked table. I could listen to a week of this.
@earlyblackmz6 ай бұрын
Alex, can’t wait to see you on the 18th at Foxwoods! 🎸💪🏻
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@dannywilliams92646 ай бұрын
Great job, Alex! Love this roundtable, just great! 👏👏👏
@Crunch1046 ай бұрын
This is awesome! Guitar geek's dream come true. You guys are all a great inspiration.
@yoteslaya72966 ай бұрын
These 4 guitarists are legends and deserve the highest respect for what they've contributed to music
@Saxby8six6 ай бұрын
I wore my G3 VHS out back in the day. Alex thanks for the interview I've been a fan of yours ever since I read an old interview of yours and you talked about learning sax solos on guitar to come up with new ideas and ways to look at the fretboard.
@GreyStreet144 ай бұрын
Satch, EJ and Vai! Ugh! GODS!
@maxzapom6 ай бұрын
wow what a lineup
@curtisprice98065 ай бұрын
GREAT INTERVIEW ALEX! LOVE ALL THREE GUESTS!!❤ INCREDIBLE GUITARISTS!!! ❤ RESPECT!!!
@KowankoMusic6 ай бұрын
Great chat, well done Alex!
@kosarsakic19826 ай бұрын
Someone told me that if you close your eyes, Alex sounds exactly like Howard Stern, and now I can't unhear it...
@TheRealAlexSkolnick6 ай бұрын
Interesting! I need to add a touch of Long Island, then that’s spot on
@RollieFingers596 ай бұрын
This was incredibly interesting and inspiring. Thank you!!
@davidyoung88756 ай бұрын
Saw the first G3 in Vancouver. Blew my mind!
@MrForeverMusicFan5 ай бұрын
The first G3 Tour in 1996 didn't have any Canadian dates, including Vancouver. It was the second G3 Tour in 1997 which had a Vancouver date. It was Sept 26, 1997 at Plaza of Nations, which featured Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Robert Fripp.
@simondavies62703 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex, it was amazing to have all of you guys on this podcast.
@johnunderwood31326 ай бұрын
Love this one!!!! AS is the friggin man.
@joefox97656 ай бұрын
Amazing talent 😂 Most respected in the business. In a League of their own
@MikeConnelly-gz6cw6 ай бұрын
Liked and subscribed based purely on the fact that the four of YOU are in a conversation together about this topic....wow....
@darrinwoodin36516 ай бұрын
This is Awesome! Thank you so much Alex! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
@Ron_Padgett6 ай бұрын
This was so awesome! Loved it!
@t3hgirАй бұрын
Joe's immense wisdom "There's always gonna be a new guy, don't try to sound *too much* like the new guy" hahahhaha
@VegasLoungeAct6 ай бұрын
I saw the intial G3 tour when they came to Vegas at the Hard Rock. It was pretty epic!
@barocks18146 ай бұрын
Great interview Alex! Thank you for doing these interviews! 🤘
@guslakis6 ай бұрын
This is a great interview, thank you.
@MacNur-tu3cq6 ай бұрын
Wish i could play like these 4 snd had their knowledge. Good video
@Razrback5 ай бұрын
I remember the 80s coliseum shows no cameras but there still was
@user-do4us5gm2r6 ай бұрын
Thankx alex for this interview...hare krishna
@warmothgmc6 ай бұрын
I recall the 1996 G3 tour I saw in Portland, OR. It was epic. That was the only time I’ve seen Eric live. Also saw Joe on the Flying in a Blue Dream tour with Stu Hamm. That was such a cool show. Have seen Steve Vai numerous times since, I think starting with the Sex & Religion tour and a couple more after that. Always enjoyable shows.
@Robx-gx8zy6 ай бұрын
Talent oooozing off the screen
@JJvienneau6 ай бұрын
Grew up with my guitar in my hands and all of your music in my ears! Thanks for this Alex!
@johnmcminn94556 ай бұрын
the thing with light strings is they vibrate faster so the distortion will sound tighter . like using single space humbucker pick ups . you need to pre amp the guitar more to get the sound
@bryandraughn98306 ай бұрын
Vintage fingers! Lol! He sure does! This is great listening to these legends!
@tombranighan45696 ай бұрын
Would love to see Eric play Pavilion or Lonely in the Night!!
@mattsguitarchannel6 ай бұрын
I was lucky to see one of the first G3 shows with Joe and Steve (Eric wasn't there for the UK dates - but there was a great UK player called Adrien Legg). Being into heavy / thrash metal Alex has always been one of my favourite players because of how much 'flavour' he brought to the genre. I remember when the internet and email was taking off - I sent email a lot of my thrash guitar heroes including Metallica, Megadeth etc just for fun and never expecting a response. I couldn't believe it when Alex actually took the time to reply to me - and it was obvious he'd read my message, it was a personal response and he was so kind and encouraging towards me. I'll never forget that email and it just shows how Alex is not just a guitar legend, but an amazingly gracious and humble person. Thank you Alex.
@Dolores50006 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Lest we not forget Alex is shred monster too!!!!
@johneballgame6 ай бұрын
i love these guys.......they are the reason why i fell in love with the guitar!!!!...and SRV.... trilogy of awesome!!!
@elephantfootrisers6 ай бұрын
Wow, great lineup! Saw G3 back in the day at Jones Beach Theater with Joe, Steve and Kenny Wayne Shepard. Met Steve's dad in the bathroom - he was so proud of Steve. He was asking me if I was enjoying the show while I'm holding my johnson in my hand. You never forget something like that. The show I mean. ;-)
@rs-xr3ty6 ай бұрын
I grew up, listening to these guys G3 solidified these players in my heart for life.
@GFJDean354 ай бұрын
44:50 Discussion of setup 49:16 Joe gets into the nitty gritty of scale length and string gauge 49:43 Joe (and Steve) on why 9-42 sounds great for standard tuning
@walterevans21186 ай бұрын
Automatic weapons company ...'G' for GUNS not GUITARS....lol ....Its interesting how Satch & Vai were doing their own thing post EVH's impact but Eric was very much separate from the Eddie 'genre'..... I remember in interviews in the early 1980s Alan Holdsworth singing Eric's praises...The thing which always totally amazed me about Eric is his incredible command of HARMONICS . He's evolved his own way of creating them & they are SO pristine, so high & CLEAN that they just startle & Zap you. & his tone is so pure & his melodies so beautiful. Joe can be subtle too but he's coaxing vibrato bar articulations that can be sonic global thermonuclear war.....lol...Surfing With the Alien was a landmark album. & Crystal Planet I just couldn't stop playing on the CD player. I think Michael Schenker was on one G3 tour too ...Thanks so much for this .
@Phonse566 ай бұрын
First ,thanks Alex ! and wow ,this is one great interview.Playing music,,creating music,reflecting and living the dreams.Right on.50 yrs.ago I used a 1959 Gibson SG 3 pickup /wth tremlo bar,cherry finish through a Regal 10 or 15 watt amp.Out in the garage with the boys playing But it's all over now.To be 15 again just happened,thanks again men.All the best to the best inovators of our time.Peace + love will change the world A.M.
@jimmyd74656 ай бұрын
Great video Alex. I had the privilege of attending the G3 show at Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis in 1996 that was I believe was recorded for the live album. Still amazing all these years later.
@thomasalderman23995 ай бұрын
I would normally say that's 3 of my favorite guitarists in one show but??? there are 4 of them. Alex you are also one of my favorites. Ever since I heard the Practice album long time ago. Keep up the good work Brother.
@PaullyPorkchopsVids6 ай бұрын
I saw the very 1st G3 tour at the Beacon Theater in NYC! Looking forward to seeing Joe & Steve in Tampa in March. \m/
@JoseG-20235 ай бұрын
Hands down top pick in the conversation for best guitar podcast this century! 🤘
@ratcliffek6 ай бұрын
I’ve always viewed Eric’s guitar tones and the ways that he achieves them as the gold standard for what’s achievable. Joe and Steve are great, don’t get me wrong, but I truly believe that 100 years from now it will be Eric’s contributions to the guitar world that will stand the test of time.
@MikeUIibarri6 ай бұрын
Whoa! Thanks for sharing some time with us mere mortals. Thanks, fellas! Health, Happiness and safe travels!!!
@STVG715 ай бұрын
Eric Johnson has always been on the edge of my radar and I should really dive into his playing soon.
@Annunaki_05176 ай бұрын
My goodness what a fantastic trio of players to have on your show. I couldn’t click through fast enough! EJ, Steve and Joe S. Wow.
@rubicon-oh9km6 ай бұрын
Love all four of these amazing musicians but Alex is my favorite. I've followed his career through Testament, Savatage and all of his side projects. Just a wonderful player.
@LilSirAxolotl5 ай бұрын
I remember when I was in my teens learning how to play guitar and another kid who was a really talented bass player scuffed at me for liking Zappa, Slayer and Nirvana 🤷🏼♂️ the other day I bumped into him playing Sultans of Swing at a wedding party... old and (re)tired at 45
@MC-dj7ri6 ай бұрын
Wow! Talk about cosmic alignment. Kudos to all involved who made this possible.
@guismth6 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@ultrafloss4926 ай бұрын
Alex, please continue doing such interviews, you are pleasant to listen to. Thanks very much and thank towards you all!
@CartersBenefits6 ай бұрын
Thank you Alex for doing this interview!! Super classy !
@thedonrizzguitar6 ай бұрын
Love this! Thank you 🙏🏼
@JeremyAndersonBoise6 ай бұрын
I did not know about this channel until just now, insta-subbed! I have been a musician all my life and Alex, you were my favorite metal guitarist for a long time. The four of you chatting is a huge nostalgia rush. I have been playing a lot again lately, and even developing new chops, this is further inspiration to keep picking.
@bradhardisty16526 ай бұрын
Alex, I met you when you were doing the acoustic thing at the James Burton Nashville NAMM JAM. It was you and a couple of famous Harp Guitarists, the rest were electric players, I'm remembering Vince Gill, Eric Gales, James Burton, I know there were more. You were incredible on the acoustic. I think you would surprise these guys. It was funny because I complimented your playing and you said I usually play electric. I just said, I know, lol. Anyways, one of those harp Guitarists died a few years ago. I did get a chance to hear him play on Doak Turner's couch in Nashville one Sunday afternoon hanging out. I wish you would have shared a little when you got into the acoustic guitar part of the interview.
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@nethbt5 ай бұрын
Man, these legends are aging fast, great interview btw! Hey Alex, I grew up listening to TESTAMENT 😊and you know who's my absolute favorite here 🤩
@themasterrogerdelgado6 ай бұрын
Amazing trio here. Much respect.
@kxmrock6 ай бұрын
Nice to know how G3 began. More Interviews Alex,Thx….. Also please dial in your background for more definition on camera 8>) I like when i miss or hit something wrong on guitar & go "Ooo ~ what was that" and something new arrives
@sinnerorsavior5 ай бұрын
Eric is so classic that for the longest of times his idol was Clapton. This in terms of the tone which he used in the early days inspired from Cream and then he Was also inspired by Bill Connors.
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub3 ай бұрын
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@sinnerorsavior2 ай бұрын
@@AlexSkolnick-ok4ubYes. I cannot put in words how exquisite you're playing is. In my eyes Alex skolnick is the quintessential guitar hero. Thank you again for replying. Your music has helped me navigate through troubled times with a courageous heart. Keep on rocking. 🤟
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub2 ай бұрын
@@sinnerorsavior Well I just wanna appreciate you for your support and say a big thank you and remind you that I appreciate your support and wish to reciprocate the love
@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub2 ай бұрын
@@sinnerorsaviorNow tell me how long have you been supporting me and which of my music is your favourite so far?
@sinnerorsavior2 ай бұрын
@@AlexSkolnick-ok4ub I liked the ritual. The song was my gateway into thrash. I also like acoustic version of musical death, also the solo you played in the first edition of shredders of metal. Also long ago I saw a video of you playing the rain song on an acoustic guitar.
@poindextertunes5 ай бұрын
Satriani’s pro guitarist tutor tree is wild. Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter, Kevin Cadogan, and Alex Skolnick… I mean what are we even talking about 😅 guys a 🐐
@2tubeguitar5 ай бұрын
Those guitar nerds talking... amazing!
@ecostatic57396 ай бұрын
Alex is naively in awe of Eddie! If he'd done his homework, then he would have known that Joe was tapping before Eddie popularized the idea! My own view; Joe makes wonderful music, and enhances it with his virtuosity as well as sound effects. Eddie made sound effects to enhace his band's simple songs.