The Satch Tapes

Customer Reviews:

Shorter than I expected, but..........2006-11-10

... definitely worthwile.
This DVD comprises the early Satriani video clips, from the first album 'till The Extremist. Authentic milestones in Joe's career such as Satch Boogie, Summer song or The Extremist are included along with interviews with him and other people of theiir team: musicians, sound engineers, producers. Unfortunately it's only 50 minutes long, that's the only reason I don't give it a full 5 stars.
Anyway, I think no fan of Satriani should miss it.

The Satch Tapes.......2005-10-07

A great insight to the man himself "Joe Satriani". One of the best guitarist of our era. enough said!!

Should have eliminated the videos.......2004-10-20

I am hardcore fan of Satch. I own every cd he released, have seen him concert twice and have also met him twice. I also have a Satriani tatoo. This DVD is for us hardcore fans. Those of us who really love Satch and Vai will love this DVD. Others will find it interesting but its not one of those that focuses on the personal lives of the artists. This is about Satch's career and not his sex life. So those of you expecting to see groupies and drugs, check out the Motley Crue stuff.

The DVD has all his MTV style videos that are just straight up embarassing. The videos were made mainly so that MTV could have a reason to expose Satch to a wider audience. I was seeing the Video of Big Bad Moon and going "OH MY GOD!" It was so corny I couldnt help laughing and feeling sorry at the same time. Satch is all about the music and no show. Period. Thats just him (from what I have seen and learnt). The Videos are horrible, but the songs are GREAT!

The recording stuff is ok. They show about how he records and this and that. There are interviews of him and his producer talking about it. Its nothing great but since I love Satch so much, I was floored.

Then there are some small live performances that make the DVD worth every penny you paid for it. He is the greatest guitarist to ever step in the universe. So you can judge for yourself!

I recommend this mainly to hardcore Satriani fans (there are a few million).

Highlight: Joe playing his acoustic guitar exclusively for the documentary.

Satch Tapes:Viewings of a Guitar God.......2003-12-31

This is an excellent piece for any fan, the only flaw is that there isn't more of it! You'll definally get a new insight of the artist, it'll definally inspire you to play.

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