After watching it, I kinda wonder what goes on discussionwise with the studio that records the film before the actual filming. Even though I was satiated with this new DVD release, I see it as having more potential than what was presented.
Maybe I'm being to critical, but I wonder if the director (i don't think there was one, just cameramen and editor according to the credits) knows what shots are best before the actual filming begins. Perhaps a director should get an idea of what the songs are about conceptually. I'm not talking music video creative here, I'm just wondering whether if somehow the cameramen know the intent or purpose behind each song.
I think I'd just like to see a little more thought behind these DVD releases. (Vai live in astoria was great as far as the editing and tidbits are concerned) I know it must be hard to collaborate with the 3 different bands, so perhaps I'm being a bit too critical. Maybe I've taken too many film classes.
Thats all I think is pertinent, performances and otherwise I don't think quite belong on a DVD review thread. Otherwise, a real treat.
Anyway, just my two cents.
Review G3 DVD Live in Tokyo
Saw the opening in San Francisco
I orginally planned to go to the DVD release at a theater near Washington D.C. but a late business trip landed me in San Fransisco. I lucked out, I attended that showing instead and Satriani showed up to introduce the DVD at the move theater. What a treat!!! I'd guess there was only about 40 people there and he and Jeff Campitelli were both in attendance. Joe is a humble cool guy who just seems love what he does. I thought it was a heck of a gesture that he took the time to come chat with us.
I do think this is the best G3 release to date. I was highly dissappointed with the Yngwie set, as I've always thought he was poor choice to match with Satch and Vai.
I like Live in Astoria better then this DVD, but this does come in a close 2nd. Thanks for the great release Steve.
I do think this is the best G3 release to date. I was highly dissappointed with the Yngwie set, as I've always thought he was poor choice to match with Satch and Vai.
I like Live in Astoria better then this DVD, but this does come in a close 2nd. Thanks for the great release Steve.
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For those having trouble from Windows ripping the CD, you can get help by clicking here.anuj wrote:btw, i must absolutely make clear - the CDs ripped flawlessly in itunes on a mac. windows users might have issues.
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Any dvd these guys release, I buy. 12.99 USD!!! Can't beat that @Best Buy. Anyway, John's performance was great and his soloing in "the jams" was incredible. I've been into his work since "Images and Words". I'm glad he's been apart of the G3 roster.
I think I only took a couple breaths during Steve's set. Amazing once again. Steve and The Breed bring such adrenaline rush to the show. Billy's bass looked so cool on "The Audience is Listening."
Joe's set list was awesome. It was interesting to know, in the commentary, how he broke a string during "War" and started the song over again.
During the jams, I felt Steve paid too much attention to what Joe was doing and not looking at John a lot. I know Joe is the band leader and sets the cues etc... but there were times John was practically looking and leaning over Steve's guitar to get into it more. I've seen this during other jams including the Ibanez anniversary performance. Steve seemed to leave Andy Timmons hanging @ the end while he jammed with Paul Gilbert.
Overall, during the jam, John was solid, Joe seemed predictable, and Steve, sometimes I feel didn't bring it all to the jam, but then he played something so amazing.... Great dvd.
I think I only took a couple breaths during Steve's set. Amazing once again. Steve and The Breed bring such adrenaline rush to the show. Billy's bass looked so cool on "The Audience is Listening."
Joe's set list was awesome. It was interesting to know, in the commentary, how he broke a string during "War" and started the song over again.
During the jams, I felt Steve paid too much attention to what Joe was doing and not looking at John a lot. I know Joe is the band leader and sets the cues etc... but there were times John was practically looking and leaning over Steve's guitar to get into it more. I've seen this during other jams including the Ibanez anniversary performance. Steve seemed to leave Andy Timmons hanging @ the end while he jammed with Paul Gilbert.
Overall, during the jam, John was solid, Joe seemed predictable, and Steve, sometimes I feel didn't bring it all to the jam, but then he played something so amazing.... Great dvd.
I used MP3Producer in Win XP, no prob to save as wav or mp3 on disk.....totallygeek wrote:For those having trouble from Windows ripping the CD, you can get help by clicking here.anuj wrote:btw, i must absolutely make clear - the CDs ripped flawlessly in itunes on a mac. windows users might have issues.
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After a long waiting, the DVD arrived to my town. 19,90€. Quite cheap for a brand spanking new DVD in Finland.
Petrucci: I'm very disappointed with him.... HE MISSED TWO NOTES!!!!1!!!1!!!!!!!111!
(You're supposed to laugh 
, I'm actually a big fan of his DT stuff. ) OMFG, I've scavenged the Internet to find a video, where he makes an obvious mistake. In Damage Control he made an awful bend and later in the song he misses one note.
No seriously, great playing, lovely melodies. Very technical, it could've used a rhythm guitarist someone like Vinnie Moore or Steve Lukather, his fellow Music Man endorsees.
Vai: TOTAL PWNAGEZ!!! I'm just speechless, Building The Church sounded so thick, powerful and energetic. Damn... I need a Jem with lights now. Billy's solo in TAIL... WOW, OMFG!
Satch: Well, in my opinion, this '05 set didn't quite hit me. '96 was prime, but now I only liked Searching.
Jam: Shreds baby!!!!
I'm going to watch this again tonight.
Petrucci: I'm very disappointed with him.... HE MISSED TWO NOTES!!!!1!!!1!!!!!!!111!
(You're supposed to laugh , I'm actually a big fan of his DT stuff. ) OMFG, I've scavenged the Internet to find a video, where he makes an obvious mistake. In Damage Control he made an awful bend and later in the song he misses one note. No seriously, great playing, lovely melodies. Very technical, it could've used a rhythm guitarist someone like Vinnie Moore or Steve Lukather, his fellow Music Man endorsees.
Vai: TOTAL PWNAGEZ!!! I'm just speechless, Building The Church sounded so thick, powerful and energetic. Damn... I need a Jem with lights now. Billy's solo in TAIL... WOW, OMFG!
Satch: Well, in my opinion, this '05 set didn't quite hit me. '96 was prime, but now I only liked Searching.
Jam: Shreds baby!!!!
I'm going to watch this again tonight.
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