leathepea wrote:



Some people CAN'T hear feeling. But to generalize that all people can't is dead wrong. Like saying no one has perfect pitch, or no one sees colors when hearing sounds. We're all wired up differently. Maybe PloafMeister can't hear feeling. But certainly (opinion follows) if he's listening to Joe Satriani, he can't hear it, because I believe it has to be present to be felt.

ploafmaster wrote:

You can't hear feeling? You are either deaf, or just plain stupid. That's what really good music evokes, feeling or a connection between you and the music. So if the music you are listening doesn't evoke a feeling in you, then maybe you are listening to the wrong music or the wrong artist.

bobdylan wrote:
Shall we dance?

Makes me want to do the prom rub. Go Moondoggy Go!

Some people will take issue with anything.

Who are you to say that a person can't hear feeling? Is that what you learned in your music appreciation class?

I'm not a great musician, but I've been playing guitar for over 20 years, have played with several people, and IMHO, once a musician achieves a certain degree of technical ability, what makes the difference in the sound is the 'feeling' or 'soul' that he or she puts into it. This feeling that I speak of isn't about making freaky-looking faces or crazy body gestures, it's about being completely in the moment while playing and pulling the music from within you, not from your instrument. For this reason, even a musician who is capable of playing with feeling will occasionally have bad days, and it's noticeable to those listening.

Furthermore, there's often a correlation between a musician's life experience, personality and sensitivity, and the amount of feeling that is transmitted through his or her playing.

This is not something that is measurable, nor proved scientifically... it's something one senses. I, for one, can HEAR feeling, as I believe most people can. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that feeling is the first thing people perceive when listening to a piece of music.

I would, however, agree that feeling is not always a good thing... I believe that John Lee Hooker sings with a lot of feeling, but I find him irritating.


ploafmaster wrote:

You. Can't. Hear. Feeling.

PERIOD.

Maybe this particular track evokes some feeling in you, and that's great - but to say some music has feeling or doesn't is one of the weirdest things people ever say about music.

And again...feeling alone, if it's really there, does not equal something good. Need I repeat my grotesque turd analogy?

dowdog999 wrote:

I can't stand Joe Satriani. But, this is good... very good. It actually seems to have some feeling backing that obvious technical ability. A worthy cover.

This ranks up high with the great covers of this song, (in my book) along with Jeff Beck's version, and Steve Howe's. Great subtle playing from Joe.

Just one complaint: Too short!

Sweet... Need to go back to bed; or, shall we sleep dance?

100% agree with today's comments.

AlienRelic wrote:

Agreed. Though I like Super Colossal a lot.

The original Sleepwalk was one of the seminal instrumental hits of the early 60s, the golden era of instrumental rock. This cover really does it justice. Perfect 10.

Good to see Joe playing something relaxed and tasteful and proving that he can do more than shred...

Reminds me of Cascade Waltz, by German group Can

i'm getting sleepy....

mysteryplane wrote:
Like many have noted below, first thought I had when I heard the opening notes was: "Alright! RP is playing Ritchie Valens!!! 'We Belong Together', love that one! Haven't heard it in years!"

Not!...

Apparently, it is not even a Ritchie Valens original (as far as the music is concerned), as I've just found out on a Joe Satriani blog site:




Or wasn't Richie Valens killed before 1959? Don't remember...

I have the feeling he didnt write this one... anyone know who wrote the song?

sounds like joe slept through this one and had one of his roadies phone it in. . .

yawn

This song always takes me away to one of my happy places (it's good to have more than one happy place you know) Makes me feel dreamy and relaxed...

another....right the f--k on

I've always loved this song... my Dad used to have the Santos and Johnny album when I was little and it just makes me happy.

Great song from the best disc Joe has made in years.

jagdriver wrote:

amen.

. . . this is a really nice update, btw

Bizzarefall wrote:

That's CLASSIC!!!! First thing I thought of when I heard this....ahhh...La Bamba!

LRC wrote:

it's a conspiracy, i tells ya.

NOOOOO NOT MY RITCHIEEEEEE
Not my Ritchie Bob...

This is off the wall for Joe, but excellent nonetheless.

tammaye wrote:

from the LRC, as of 12/30/2005:

Steve Vai - For The Love Of God sorry 3/12 (52%)
Steve Vai - Die To Live sorry 8/10 (44%)
Steve Vai - The Boy From Seattle reviewing 18/7 (72%)

tammaye wrote:
Name a song and I'll upload it, I've got near everything Vai has released. Somehow I don't think Little Green Men would get accepted.

ThePoose wrote:

As I've said before-your biggest critics are usually the most frustrated musicians. I think it kicks ass.