30 Years Ago: Joe Satriani - 'The Extremist' Performance on David Letterman

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  • @RCstrats
    @RCstrats 2 роки тому +209

    I can’t believe it’s 30 years to the day. I remember playing the whole entire cd . This cd and flying in A blue dream was a big deal!! Perfect !!AMAZING !!

    • @okisuprayogi6928
      @okisuprayogi6928 2 роки тому +2

      Can't believe it's 30y ago & the album still on my playlist to date♥️🎧...

    • @stevesalt8003
      @stevesalt8003 2 роки тому

      Every single Sach album that's released I just press play and take in the whole thing.

    • @gustavocarrico4067
      @gustavocarrico4067 2 роки тому

      This guy is not human!!!!

    • @stevesalt8003
      @stevesalt8003 2 роки тому +1

      @Andy Butler I will definitely give that a listen. If you've got a spare five minutes check out Andy James "Welcome to the crazy maze" It's a bit heavier but the arpeggios are so delicious, it's got a killer main riff as well.

    • @The_Last_Ninja
      @The_Last_Ninja 2 роки тому

      They still are a big deal in my house, car, earphones….the list goes on

  • @Bun_Can_Do_It
    @Bun_Can_Do_It 2 роки тому +67

    I was a senior in high school when this was on Letterman. I went to bed early that night, because of a long day at school. My dad was up watching tv and saw that Satch was going to be on, so he woke me up from a dead sleep just so I could watch it. Needless to say, I was wired after watching this performance, that the next day at school was a rough one. I wore my Extremist t-shirt to explain why I fell asleep in class.
    I've been a die hard fan since 1988!

  • @paoloolivieri8718
    @paoloolivieri8718 2 роки тому +121

    Arguably his best sounding album

    • @abrackas1
      @abrackas1 2 роки тому +2

      Hands down!!!

    • @timtorkelson7201
      @timtorkelson7201 2 роки тому +3

      I like it too but ya know I really like " Live in San Francisco" that album double set is kick ass!!!

    • @stevesalt8003
      @stevesalt8003 2 роки тому +4

      I think Sach falls into that category of you can make an argument for any song or any album. It all sounds great.

    • @commentfreely5443
      @commentfreely5443 2 роки тому +5

      surfing with the alien [album] changed the world

    • @XMattingly
      @XMattingly 2 роки тому

      Andy Johns, baby. Joe basically heard what he did on Van Halen's F.U.C.K. and said, "get me that guy". 😎

  • @benw1827
    @benw1827 2 роки тому +2

    Watched this when it happened as a 15 year old. I saw it with my dad, and we both loved it! He bought the cassette tape soon after.

  • @rekdinhopoetico
    @rekdinhopoetico Рік тому +2

    My fav. Satch album is The Extremist. A curiosity: I lent the album and they robbed me... I bought it again, lent the new one to an ex-girlfriend, I was robbed again. I had to buy it for the third time, but it won't leave the house again.

  • @trickjones3345
    @trickjones3345 Рік тому +3

    Geez Joey!!! So out in the galaxy!
    He blew the roof off that stage!!!!

  • @cato451
    @cato451 2 роки тому +38

    I love those chromatic runs. That “Late Night” band was so good. Joe you are the greatest!!!

  • @chromebuoy
    @chromebuoy 2 роки тому +65

    The best album he ever did, tone, playing, tunes.......literally perfect guitar instrumental album.

    • @johnjones5977
      @johnjones5977 2 роки тому +4

      Great album, but Flying in a Blue Dream was a masterpiece.

    • @chromebuoy
      @chromebuoy 2 роки тому +4

      @@johnjones5977 - Yes both albums are masterclasses in song writing and guitar playing. For me Crystal Planet was the last album I really enjoyed from Joe. Done alot of great tracks since but as an entire album it hasn't lived up to the earlier stuff for me personally.

    • @MC5EVP1981
      @MC5EVP1981 2 роки тому +1

      @@chromebuoy Did you listen to Shockwave Supernova? It's a really great album.

  • @machidaman
    @machidaman 2 роки тому +13

    Jeeeeesus I feel old. Bought this day of release from a now long since gone record store in Eastbourne. Better times ☺️

  • @innnews6299
    @innnews6299 2 роки тому +22

    Saw Joe Satriani played live a few years back just before Covid in Thailand. Simply awesome.

    • @shinyguy3766
      @shinyguy3766 2 роки тому

      Before medical aparthied and the culling of all doctors and nurses that didn't lie to keep their jobs. ^ Fixed that for you.

    • @maestroaxeman
      @maestroaxeman 2 роки тому +1

      Check out Thai shredder Jack Tammarat play guitar then🤔
      He was probably at that show🎸🎶
      Talk about wonderfully influenced by Satch❤🎸🎶
      I'm prepping to see the maestro on Nov. 1st here in York, PA🎸🎶

  • @savvynz
    @savvynz 2 роки тому +8

    How can this be 30 years ago, it still seems like the *new* album to me!
    Years ago I spent an huge amount of money (for a 22 year old) on a recording studio setup.. 8 track VHS ADAT system. The music shop that sold it to me gave me a VIP ticket to meet Joe in person when he flew into my country. I had a signed Frank Gambale guitar that Joe was going to also sign, I was so excited.
    Anyway, I waited for 3 hours in the store only to find out his flight had been delayed and he wouldn't make it to the signing.
    I was so bummed out as Joe and Steve were my fav axemen. Felt like a clown walking out the store with my guitar case. Played the blues that night for sure!

  • @chocolatecookie8571
    @chocolatecookie8571 2 роки тому +4

    My favorit Joe Satriani album 😊

    • @OrKestrAlan
      @OrKestrAlan 2 роки тому

      Agree with you it is awesome

  • @Kidgloves1984
    @Kidgloves1984 2 роки тому +6

    Joe is not only of the greatest players, but one of the greatest composers ever of guitar solos.

  • @jandvadams
    @jandvadams Рік тому +1

    We are getting old. These songs are still fresh to me. Flying in a Blue Dream is my favorite JS album. This is right there too. Can't get enough of this.

  • @benjaminmarquezmusic
    @benjaminmarquezmusic 2 роки тому +12

    The very first record I listened from Joe Satriani was The Extremist, I was in high school in 1995, and it totally ignited my passion for guitar. I spent hours and hours studying this record, it totally changed my guitar playing. Thank you Joe.

    • @dtg7957
      @dtg7957 2 роки тому +1

      My first Satriani song was "Psycho Monkey" from "Crystal Planet"...song Nr. 13.😉 I can't play the guitar but I'm a huge fan! I was so amazed by the refrain he did with the guitar...so he changed my music taste, from "normal" music and Techno to >>Rock

    • @WilfridRUN
      @WilfridRUN 2 роки тому

      Discovered Joe with the extremist too ! Great,great album,change my playing too !!!!

    • @DanielVerberne
      @DanielVerberne 2 роки тому

      "War" and "Hordes of Locusts" hit me like a ton of heavy bricks. I mean, before listening to those pieces, I was playing only classical fingerstyle guitar!!!

  • @EarthAltar
    @EarthAltar 2 роки тому +3

    I remember watching this when it aired. This November will be my 31st time seeing Joe.

  • @chicochicoshukor7184
    @chicochicoshukor7184 2 роки тому +1

    This album make me mad. Awesome skills. Still listen it

  • @timeverett7828
    @timeverett7828 2 роки тому +1

    The Satch deserves more respect and recognition than he has gotten over the years. Light-years ahead of so many other great players.

  • @bpabustan
    @bpabustan 2 роки тому

    Am I the only one - but I feel this Joe Satriani song has a lot of FUNK in it.

  • @schuey999
    @schuey999 2 роки тому +1

    Just about the last time when anyone with musical talent appeared on TV.

  • @damianval4626
    @damianval4626 2 роки тому +34

    One of Joe's best solos 👍🏼
    Probably his best record too, he'll always be the 🐐 🙏

    • @OrKestrAlan
      @OrKestrAlan 2 роки тому +1

      Yes it is awesome 👌

    • @Actaruz
      @Actaruz 2 роки тому

      I’d have to agree wholeheartedly to that statement.

  • @dannyspitzer1267
    @dannyspitzer1267 2 роки тому +14

    One of my top four favorite albums from Joe, maybe even the top one or top two!

  • @beatoftheart5524
    @beatoftheart5524 2 роки тому +3

    Sensei 🙏

  • @PrimitiveInTheExtreme
    @PrimitiveInTheExtreme 2 роки тому +16

    I still have the cassette tape I bought at the time with me! Still an incredible album and track! 🤘🎸🤘

  • @PeterDaley72
    @PeterDaley72 2 роки тому +5

    I love how happy Joe looks performing this! Loving the exposure and making the most of it by playing his heart out, loving every moment and note that comes out of his guitar and harmonica. Great performance - one of thousands.

  • @eddierambo3857
    @eddierambo3857 2 роки тому +4

    Vintage 😎🤘🏼

  • @fachrulrizal4111
    @fachrulrizal4111 2 роки тому +8

    I really like this album, especially the song "Tears in the rain"

  • @doodlepops707
    @doodlepops707 2 роки тому +13

    Love going to his shows. Been to every tour since flying in a blue dream, also G3 a few times and saw Chicken foot. All time great!

  • @yellowveedub
    @yellowveedub 2 роки тому

    Joe's the best. I can barely walk n chew bubble gum at the same time. Joe can shred and play harmonica at same time all while wearing pajamas 🤯

  • @Chrime71
    @Chrime71 2 роки тому +11

    One of my favorite album of Satch 🙂

  • @チェスナットエリー
    @チェスナットエリー Рік тому +1

    ドラマーは、素晴らしい

  • @tomasom4497
    @tomasom4497 2 роки тому

    And around 40 years ago I remember when he used to live in my old neighborhood jamming in his garage and driving his old Plymouth Duster down the street.

  • @thefog7067
    @thefog7067 2 роки тому +8

    I love all your albums Joe but
    The Extremist holds a very special place in my heart because I've been listening to it since I was 14 and it always fills me with a blue sky happiness !

  • @rlacombe
    @rlacombe 2 роки тому +4

    Saw him on the Extremist Tour (and many others).....remember being at Birmingham NEC and opening act was Adrian Legg......took the whole arena to a jaw dropping quiet with just his acoustic and a small amp......then Satch came on with the Bisonette boys and they did what they did. Remember it like yesterday.

  • @DrAL00isin
    @DrAL00isin 2 роки тому +2

    His music is more melodic and listenable to for me than Vais, but I love both and can’t help resent how effortless they make it look while displaying musical mastery and genius.

  • @Boomtendo4tw
    @Boomtendo4tw 2 роки тому +2

    I had it on cassette

    • @hamerac
      @hamerac 2 роки тому

      I still have it on cassette .

  • @motorhead645
    @motorhead645 2 роки тому +1

    W 2005 roku mój kuzyn po raz pierwszy puscil mi jedna z pierwszych płyt Joe Satriani. Płyta kosztowała prawie miesięczna pensję jego ojca ponieważ byla kupiona w latach '80 . Polska wtedy była za żelazną kurtyną. Muzyka i koszt płyty były absurdalne i chore. Joe wtedy brzmiał tak samo w moich uszach-absurdalnie niezrozumiale i egzotycznie 🙂 . kilka lat temu bylem z narzeczoną na Twoim koncercie w Warszawie na Torwarze. Kilkanaście lat osłuchania w muzyce pozwoliło mi zrozumieć jak zaawansowaną muzykę tworzysz. Dziś mam Twoje wszystkie albumy kupione w sklepie z prawami autorskimi i koncerty na blu ray 3d...ale to video w zapisie analogowym jest super 💪🏻

  • @edmn842
    @edmn842 2 роки тому +3

    Bravo, yeeeeeeeh 👍 very good 🥇💯

  • @MANISHGODAR
    @MANISHGODAR 2 роки тому +2

    Classic 🤘

  • @HeribertoRangelM
    @HeribertoRangelM 2 роки тому

    I went to a sign up for the extremist in a Dallas musicstore, my brother and i drove at night to get there, we were young, it was amazing!

    • @HeribertoRangelM
      @HeribertoRangelM 2 роки тому

      @joe satriani since Surfing and proud guitar player..thanks joe.

  • @MikelBluni
    @MikelBluni 2 роки тому

    Nowadays people are whining when there’s a 30 second guitar solo in a song. I loved being a guitar nerd kid in the 80s 🤘🎸🔥and am still ✌️

  • @Don1Gibson
    @Don1Gibson 2 роки тому +1

    God I miss the 90's..... Thanks Joe!

  • @eddiekim
    @eddiekim 2 роки тому

    The guitar into a Boss DS-1 into the Marshall...that's it? Sounds incredible, what a legend!

  • @chuckcribbs3398
    @chuckcribbs3398 2 роки тому

    Surfing With the Alien was an awesome tune to drive to. Still is.

  • @ralphhyland8661
    @ralphhyland8661 2 роки тому

    I know the odds are 365 to 1, but I'm happy to say that this came out on my Mom's birthday! Thanks Joe & Happy Birthday Mom!

  • @BarriePoole
    @BarriePoole 2 роки тому +1

    Canadian plug there. Global Television Network is a Canadian news and broadcast network. I remember watching this live on Letterman. I was in college at the time... Great performance as always Joe!!! Cheers!

  • @CaribSurfKing1
    @CaribSurfKing1 2 роки тому

    I started to play guitar because of Surfin and learnt everything off those first albums. He will always be my guitar teacher!

  • @soulsurfseeker
    @soulsurfseeker 2 роки тому +1

    tpaed the harp right on to the bullet mic...brilliant!

  • @jameskonners8304
    @jameskonners8304 Рік тому

    The great Anton Fig on drums here as he was a member of the Letterman house band. Satriani rocks!

  • @BobJohnson-mq2dr
    @BobJohnson-mq2dr 2 роки тому

    Wow 30 years ago..I've seen him so many times over the years..time Flys

  • @richieguere
    @richieguere 2 роки тому +5

    Still the greatest album of his career! I can't even count the number of times I played this when it came out... still bust it out every couple of months or so...

  • @Joegoo
    @Joegoo 2 роки тому +28

    30 anos desse clássico, incrível! Thank you Joe!

  • @erielakemusic
    @erielakemusic 2 роки тому

    man, it don't get any better than that.....quite the backing band that night

  • @hamerac
    @hamerac 2 роки тому +14

    I have this recording in storage on VHS and was on my UA-cam channel for years. Great performance from Joe and the Paul Schafer band live. Great album and sound as well. As a Guitarist by profession this album was so we'll produced and melodic and influential in my development. "Flying In a Blue Dream" is amazing but this album was so raw sounding. "Why" and "War" are stellar tracks. Along with "Cryin" and this great title track! Thanks Joe

    • @DanielVerberne
      @DanielVerberne 2 роки тому +1

      Couldn't agree more sir, 'Why' and 'War' stand out for sure. The raw and heaviness and sounds of those two tracks had a huge impact on me as a young musician.

    • @hamerac
      @hamerac 2 роки тому

      @@DanielVerberne Amen!! Love "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" as well!

  • @hkpr-ro6ui
    @hkpr-ro6ui 2 роки тому +6

    I remember playing this album in the car to my brother and asked him to guess the title of Friends and he got it in one. That’s how good Joe is. The emotion comes through the music as he’s plugged into his soul.

    • @commodorenut
      @commodorenut 2 роки тому +2

      Totally agree. It’s one of my favorite Satch songs, and brings back memories of cruising with mates in the 90s. I copied it from CD to tape for the car and with friends at the start, it was easy to rewind and play it again and again. It really paints a picture of hanging out with your buddies.
      Every track is great though, and makes for an awesome driving album. From the soaring Rubina’s blue sky and new blues, to the heavier war, and slower Cryin and Tears, it has it all.

    • @hkpr-ro6ui
      @hkpr-ro6ui 2 роки тому +1

      @@commodorenut Beautiful comment. You’ve described my life back then at that time.

  • @dimesnake
    @dimesnake 2 роки тому

    crazy after all these years and all the super crazy young guitar players out there that sound like computers, the OG guitars gods are still Gods. This has aged very well. Good songs!

  • @cjmy2701
    @cjmy2701 2 роки тому

    I saw Joe live once as a kid, I walked out after listening to him do the same thing for 30minutes straight. This was the 1St time I listened since then.(edit)hahahahahaha, this is his channel I was recommended. Be damned youtube!

  • @luisvillarreal5262
    @luisvillarreal5262 2 роки тому

    Back when guitars were played the way they were intended to be played. 🔥⚡️🎸👍

  • @joelmonaco4990
    @joelmonaco4990 2 роки тому

    every song on that album is the balls!

  • @sleetywah7763
    @sleetywah7763 2 роки тому +3

    That band must have been so excited to play this!

  • @tiagomattos
    @tiagomattos 2 роки тому

    wow. I feel so old watching this.

  • @MichaelKirbyMusic86
    @MichaelKirbyMusic86 2 роки тому

    My gosh time is flying isn't it?? I was six years old, was always listening to Satch and Vai with my dad. We were so thrilled he was on Letterman!

  • @duncandmcgrath6290
    @duncandmcgrath6290 2 роки тому +3

    Kicked this album as my best driving tunes ....one end of 1-75 to the other.

  • @jefferyetheridge5287
    @jefferyetheridge5287 2 роки тому

    Best rockin' guitar ever! Thanks Joe.

  • @sleepernotes
    @sleepernotes 2 роки тому

    The rarest video of Satch i ever seen.

  • @WilfridRUN
    @WilfridRUN 2 роки тому +1

    Thé Extremist IS the album i discovered Joe Satriani,what a Amazing thing was instrumental guitar! 30 years later still the best album for me.Great live hère,i love !

  • @valtersapino
    @valtersapino 2 роки тому +1

    Number One 👽

  • @eristicfreethinker2098
    @eristicfreethinker2098 2 роки тому

    As someone who thinks of himself as a fan, I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before. Wow!

  • @vikingraider8061
    @vikingraider8061 2 роки тому +1

    what a legend

  • @don4476
    @don4476 2 роки тому

    Wowza.

  • @citizenerazed5539
    @citizenerazed5539 Рік тому

    My first Satch's album I bought back in 1995.

  • @marcostabile848
    @marcostabile848 2 роки тому

    I love Joe because I put music in front, w/o over playing… you can sing that song in your mind and it is still great …awesome song, thanks joe

  • @davidf2281
    @davidf2281 2 роки тому

    I still think of _The Exremist_ as his new album; guess I should update my temporal model. Also, I was wondering where fashion went to die in 1992, and now I know. Thanks for taking one for the team, Joe!

  • @jodymills3138
    @jodymills3138 2 роки тому

    Omg what a performance, god I have seen Joe several times thankfully. But this was great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @brunotorminani4685
    @brunotorminani4685 2 роки тому

    Great moment see him on his tour in Lille France 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵

  • @riverrat55
    @riverrat55 2 роки тому +6

    Mesmerizing guitar player , Love Joe's music, great vintage time capsule from the past on Letterman Show. Thanks Joe

  • @charliejamz.
    @charliejamz. 2 роки тому

    Happy Birthday to my favorite album!!

  • @txungo2718
    @txungo2718 2 роки тому

    I was 18. So young. I bought this cd and my life changed forever. Always Sacht.

  • @maryannmoran-smyth3453
    @maryannmoran-smyth3453 2 роки тому +5

    A stellar jam, you could tell everybody in the band is enjoying themselves and firing on all eight cylinders, Great jam guys keep on rocking…

  • @MichaelMike
    @MichaelMike 2 роки тому +1

    This album changed my life. Ha ha. I listened to it SOO MUCH.

  • @ЕвгенийЛуценко-н3ь

    Joe is a rocker,
    Dressed as a joker!
    The costume is cool,
    Musition wonderful !

  • @peachmelba1000
    @peachmelba1000 2 роки тому +3

    You know every member of the band still remembers this performance to this day. They are really dialed in. Amazing take.

  • @imtheonevanhalen1557
    @imtheonevanhalen1557 2 роки тому

    Hard to top Surfin' but he keeps keeping us listening......that cat is awesome!!

  • @ninjako6255
    @ninjako6255 2 роки тому

    I first bought the tape...sheesh probably 18-20 years ago and loved it!

  • @basstoyofacebc9616
    @basstoyofacebc9616 2 роки тому

    Joe da man!

  • @VangeliRock
    @VangeliRock 2 роки тому

    Fav Satch tune. It's a monster.

  • @catsven1973
    @catsven1973 2 роки тому

    he was crazy at that time...crazy Giuseppe....Satriani

  • @nachoPOP_
    @nachoPOP_ 2 роки тому

    GRANDEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nomadz3358
    @nomadz3358 2 роки тому

    Out of all the shredders joe is the master

  • @Hazardteam
    @Hazardteam 2 роки тому

    His best album

  • @cato451
    @cato451 2 роки тому

    Just bought a tickets for the LA show in September---Can’t wait!!

  • @careerminorleaguer
    @careerminorleaguer 2 роки тому

    When I saw the outfit I thought I accidently clicked on a pearl jam video! So 90s!
    Killer playing. Favorite Satch album.

  • @georgesketo3484
    @georgesketo3484 2 роки тому

    Feelings of my youth

  • @karts-fish-Rc
    @karts-fish-Rc 2 роки тому +1

    My father heard joe on the mark and Brian radio show and the next time he saw me he gave me a hand full of cash and said go buy all his albums you can find from that day I was hooked and he just keeps playing so well after all these years , thanks joe for all your wonderful tunes you gifted the world you rock!

  • @arredond
    @arredond 2 роки тому +2

    as much as i admire joes ability to construct a song as a whole i always loved how the man could solo for days

  • @Liushenfanushui
    @Liushenfanushui 4 місяці тому

    Legendary!

  • @kevinherd3437
    @kevinherd3437 2 роки тому

    The world's most dangerous band and Satch, what a combination.

  • @mybrokeniphone
    @mybrokeniphone 2 роки тому

    Joe is our legend

  • @fernandorosales4569
    @fernandorosales4569 2 роки тому

    First time seeing this live was in Cleveland on the G3 tour with joe,Vai and Johnson

  • @atquinn1975
    @atquinn1975 2 роки тому

    Saw Joe on touring this album when I was a senior in HS, Kalamazoo MI. He was fantastic of course.