ALL-INCLUSIVE - 5150 Bundle
- 15Joe Satriani - Episode 15December 24, 20211:18:421 Comment
It's Here!!! The Long-Awaited Joe Satriani Episode of RWTD.
My conversation with Joe about Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" was in-depth and it is spread into 2 episodes, each over an hour long!
The first episode is here for Christmas and the second episode will ring in the new year!
- 14James Valentine - Episode 14August 30, 20212:34:37
It's time for another episode of RWTD. My guest is James Valentine from Maroon 5 and we discuss Van Halen's 0U812 album. Get ready to go song by song and hear our thoughts about the way the album was made and the nuances in the music.
- 13Mark Lettieri - Episode 13July 21, 20212:39:24
It's 5150 Time! The long awaited season premiere of RWTD - Right Here, Right Now is locked and loaded for your listening pleasure.
Mark Lettieri is my guest and we take a deep dive into the first Sammy Hagar era Van Halen album, 5150.
Don't miss the special "Mammoth" moment with wah-wah out- freakage!
Produced and Edited by Dweezil Zappa
Opening Title Theme performed by Adam Minkoff
Outro Theme performed by Jacob Deraps
- 12Satchel - Episode 12 (BONUS!May 29, 20212:02:24
Early Years BONUS episode #2. Satchel from Steel Panther is my guest and we discuss his favorite EVH guitar licks, Van Halen's power animals and who would play Van Halen in a movie chronicling their lives. Don't miss out on the FUN! This episode is included in the Early Years bundle as well as the 5150 bundle.
- 11Greg Howe - Episode 11 BONUS!May 11, 20211:39:31
Hello RWTD Friends! Here's a BONUS episode for all of the "Early Years" and "5150" Bundles owners! Enjoy! It can also be purchased a la carte for anyone else who would like to hear it!
- 10Jennifer Batten - Episode 10April 16, 20211:51:18
1984 was a pivotal record for Van Halen. My guest Jennifer Batten, shares stories about her connection to the album. This episode is one of the deepest dives yet into the inner workings of Van Halen's music.
- 9Mark Tremonti - Episode 9February 20, 20211:05:36
Mark Tremonti takes a deep dive on Diver Down! *Mark's audio was recorded via Zoom so there are some digital artifacts.
Produced and Edited by Dweezil Zappa
- 8Billy Corgan - Episode 8February 8, 20211:39:09
- 7Nuno Bettencourt - Episode 7January 18, 20211:19:48
Part 2 of Fair Warning with Nuno Bettencourt.
Nuno Bettencourt tries to break his own record for using the F-word while describing the finer details of Fair Warning. Dweezil Zappa reveals why Godzilla plays a role in "One Foot Out The Door."
- 6Nuno Bettencourt - Episode 6January 2, 20211:00:58
It's here! The long-awaited FAIR WARNING episode! Headphones are recommended!
My conversation with Nuno Bettencourt takes many twists and turns but one thing is for sure, WE BOTH LOVE FAIR WARNING!
- 5Blues Saraceno - Episode 5December 18, 20201:38:38
Runnin With The Dweezil Episode # 5 - Blues Saraceno.
In this episode, we discover secrets sounds on Women And Children First and take a deep dive on all the remaining songs!
- 4Blues Saraceno- Episode 4December 10, 20201:14:31
Runnin' With The Dweezil EP. 4 Blues Saraceno
- 3Paul Gilbert - Episode 3December 3, 20201:18:25
- 2Steve Vai - Episode 2November 26, 20201:28:35
Runnin' With The Dweezil EP. 2 Steve Vai
In this episode, my guest Steve Vai talks with me about Van Halen's debut album. We discuss the songs in detail, track by track with educational commentary and brief musical examples. We also continue our discussion of Edward Van Halen's connection to us and how it changed our lives.
- 1Steve Vai - Episode 1November 19, 20201:14:18
Runnin' With The Dweezil EP. 1 Steve Vai
In this episode, my guest Steve Vai talks with me about a wide range of topics that include playing in my dad's band and Edward Van Halen's connection to us and how it changed our lives. We unravel parts of the mystery behind the phone call that started it all. We learn more about the very first thing I saw Edward Van Halen play up close, stories of recording in the studio with EVH when I was 12 years old and how Steve Vai ended up in David Lee Roth's band.
(Runnin' With The Dweezil does not claim to be endorsed by Van Halen.)
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- Also included, a handful of Van Halen inspired custom guitar presets for Fractal Audio Axe Effects III made by Dweezil himself.
- Custom presets for Line 6 Helix, and Kemper platforms made by other top guitarists, round out this all-inclusive package. If you've always wanted to get as close as possible to signature VH sounds, this package is for you!
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I’m really looking forward to the break down of “A Different Kind of Truth.” I think that John Shanks figured out a way to put three gigantic titans of sound in the mix and still able to distinguish each. Alex’s snare, Eddie’s righteous guitar, and Wolf’s King Kong bass sound. I also love that the overall volume of the mix is LOUD. Unlike OU812, which I can never get loud enough with headphones. Even though I missed Michael Anthony, I was highly impressed with Wolfgangs bass playing. He definitely inherited the VH swing and swagger. The stuttered bass line on She’s the Woman he executed flawlessly. My only small complaint regarding Eddie is the overuse of the wah pedal, but that’s just me. I love to get Eddie’s notes as unfiltered as possible. His tone was heavy and I loved everything about his playing, but nothing will ever top the sound he got on “Fair Warning” and “Balance”
I can’t wait to hear Dweezil and John discuss this one. I’m also very curious to hear the VH 3 record thoughts!
Ive been hoping to hear if Dweezil may have an inside story on why Eddie called his use of effects (particularly when recording) “Jape.” I remember hearing Eddie using this term years ago about effects. One of Eddies cool made up words. Dweezil if you happen to know anything about the origins of Eddie and “jape” I’d love to hear it! Thanks.
“Jape” was a general term he used for any effects on the dry “guitar-to-amp” tone. He did specifically refer to the Eventide detune chorus sound and echo as being among these, but really it was a “catch-all” term. He used that term to differentiate the “effects” from the meat of his sound which was of course his fingers, the guitar and the amp.
Best Christmas gift for me was seeing a new RWTD episode!! Since then, I've had that episode on repeat mode.
As far as I'm concerned, it's the episode I've DREAMED of. Since I'm more of a techy nerd guitar guy, I TOTALLY enjoyed this episode. Even though Edward was my primary influence for picking up the guitar, Satch is my main inspiration for all things music/legato/amp sounds/ to his interviews on his own albums.
Dweezil, I can't thank you enough for this episode. I've had the honor of having one lesson ( and a few meet/greets ) with Joe and I've always enjoyed his perspectives. The F.U.C.K. album was the disc that inspired me to work more on my own sound and the music on that album really jump started my own musical adventures. I cannot wait for part two. You have done stellar work here. Thank you again!
Best wishes and happy new year!