Wow, Joe having to leave was a happy accident, in my opinion! Dweezil I’ve never heard you edit so tightly and succinctly to tell the story. This was really refreshing and I think you have a tremendously great opportunity to keep doing this, perhaps not with the Van Halen material (although I wouldn’t balk at the idea), but to have your editorial along with the audio examples right on point, I can’t think of a better way to give even more insight into Artistic greatness. And the speed and pacing it which you do it feels like a speed of thought as a listener, is much appreciated. You’re combining performance, production techniques, historical techniques and much more.
I’m sure you’re tired of hearing this, but thank you so much for doing this. Us Van Halen geeks are incredibly grateful for this podcast. You bring such a unique perspective describing each song.
I was wondering- will you eventually be discussing the tracks that were on the greatest hits records?
Loved episode 16. The commentary format worked great.
the riff from Top of the World was also used on the live version of Dance the Night Away on the Diver Down tour, in the same key as Top of the World, and with the open E string going!
Obviously it was transposed to C in Jump, but was back to E
Dweezil, I have a question. I’ve noticed that you, Steve Vai and your father have all consistently used the name “Edward” instead of “Eddie” when referring to the man, when everyone else uses “Eddie”. I’ve always used his formal name, too, out of respect for him as a composer. I’m just curious if that the reason you three have as well, or is there another reason besides ‘because that is his name’? Thanks!
Thanks, Deeezil, this was well worth the wait! Fantastic analysis. I particularly like when you notice passages in Ed’s solos that were similarly used before in CVH. I’ve heard these songs a hundred times and never even noticed, myself.
I don’t have a bass six guitar yet, but my best guess is that Eddie used yet another one of his tuning offsets for the overdubbed bass six guitar sound both live AND on-record. This is why he sounded in-tune across the fingerboard. Tuning to straight chromatic pitch will guarantee problems. It wasn’t that Eddie was from outer-space and did things that we can’t do…he just used tuning offsets which are available for all of us to use!
Dweez makes a great observation on the “Runaround”/“Would I Lie To You” similarity…I hear it!
To the best of my understanding, it was Jerry Cantrell that got Eddie back into the wah-wah and it certainly is possible chronologically.
Thank you Dweezil, episode 16 was great. I really like the 'DVD commentary' style of you talking over the solos and song snippets, it worked out really well.
The song analysis is brilliant! such clear guidelines that are so helpful to my music research, thank you so much Dweezil and the mighty Van Halen, just inspiring and energizing stuff! Fuck Yeah !!!
Another great episode Dweezil. Loved all the little bits you added to construct the album. Others might have just said, you get these songs but you gave us something on every song. Thank you!
One of the reasons I love this one as well as the previous episode is hearing Joe's experience with Sammy and Michael ( and Andy Johns ), in terms of recording. The previous shows have wonderful people who knew/knew about Edward and the band but from more of outsider perspectives. Joe worked exclusively with Sam/Michael which gets us closer to one aspect of the Van " Hagar " recording experiences. In some ways, Chickenfoot's " Dubai Blues " is like a newer version of VH's " In and Out " ( funny enough, both of these songs deal with the subject of money! ).
To me, the F.U.C.K album is still the best recorded/sounding version of Van Halen. As much as I enjoy the previous albums with Sammy and Roth, F.U.C.K sounds like the album that Edward ( probably ) wanted VH to sound like from the band's beginning.
If I'm not mistaken, I want to say Edward used a bass Danelectro on " Spanked " plugged through a Soldano and not an exclusive baritone guitar. Of course, I'm writing this from memory but I think there was a '91 Guitar World Magazine interview where his tech, Matt Bruck, confirmed the Danelectro bass guitar for both " Spanked " and " Runaround. "
Factoid: Steve Lukather of Toto contributed some background vocals for some tunes ( he did a podcast last year stating his contributions to the disc ).
Hi Dave , great comments , and I'm certain you are correct about the Danelectro bass , as I am reading Eruption ( Conversations with EVH ...) for the second time and in the last few pages ,Ed mentioned this.
If you listen from the player on the page from your bundle you should be able to hear the complete episode. If you own 5150 then would would listen from the 5150 page and same for the Right Here Right Now bundle owners, you'll need to listen from that player. If you own either bundle and still cannot hear the complete episode, make sure you are logged in. If you still can't hear the complete episode I'll help you get to bottom of it with support. Please try those things first.
Dweezil, any way you can get to the bottom of how this track (and the other two on Rich Wyman’s album) came about? “The Water Sings” is another stand out. The liner notes say Eddie and Andy Johns produced these tracks in ‘93. It’s that weird interim between Carnal Knowledge and Balance. The DNA of “Right Now” is all over this one, and I must say Eddie’s awesome solo comes at such an uplifting moment in the song. Ed and Andy playing around. It’s like Van Halen with Peter Gabriel on vocals lol!
Wow, Joe having to leave was a happy accident, in my opinion! Dweezil I’ve never heard you edit so tightly and succinctly to tell the story. This was really refreshing and I think you have a tremendously great opportunity to keep doing this, perhaps not with the Van Halen material (although I wouldn’t balk at the idea), but to have your editorial along with the audio examples right on point, I can’t think of a better way to give even more insight into Artistic greatness. And the speed and pacing it which you do it feels like a speed of thought as a listener, is much appreciated. You’re combining performance, production techniques, historical techniques and much more.
Please consider this for future episodes.
I’m sure you’re tired of hearing this, but thank you so much for doing this. Us Van Halen geeks are incredibly grateful for this podcast. You bring such a unique perspective describing each song.
I was wondering- will you eventually be discussing the tracks that were on the greatest hits records?
Thanks, man!
Loved episode 16. The commentary format worked great.
the riff from Top of the World was also used on the live version of Dance the Night Away on the Diver Down tour, in the same key as Top of the World, and with the open E string going!
Obviously it was transposed to C in Jump, but was back to E
Dweezil, I have a question. I’ve noticed that you, Steve Vai and your father have all consistently used the name “Edward” instead of “Eddie” when referring to the man, when everyone else uses “Eddie”. I’ve always used his formal name, too, out of respect for him as a composer. I’m just curious if that the reason you three have as well, or is there another reason besides ‘because that is his name’? Thanks!
Thanks, Deeezil, this was well worth the wait! Fantastic analysis. I particularly like when you notice passages in Ed’s solos that were similarly used before in CVH. I’ve heard these songs a hundred times and never even noticed, myself.
I don’t have a bass six guitar yet, but my best guess is that Eddie used yet another one of his tuning offsets for the overdubbed bass six guitar sound both live AND on-record. This is why he sounded in-tune across the fingerboard. Tuning to straight chromatic pitch will guarantee problems. It wasn’t that Eddie was from outer-space and did things that we can’t do…he just used tuning offsets which are available for all of us to use!
Dweez makes a great observation on the “Runaround”/“Would I Lie To You” similarity…I hear it!
To the best of my understanding, it was Jerry Cantrell that got Eddie back into the wah-wah and it certainly is possible chronologically.
Thank you Dweezil, episode 16 was great. I really like the 'DVD commentary' style of you talking over the solos and song snippets, it worked out really well.
Thanks Joe! I hadn't planned on doing that but Joe had another interview to do so I ended up doing that out of necessity. Glad you enjoyed it.
The song analysis is brilliant! such clear guidelines that are so helpful to my music research, thank you so much Dweezil and the mighty Van Halen, just inspiring and energizing stuff! Fuck Yeah !!!
"Pat Boone, Debby Boone, Johnny Winter" LOL
Loving this episode. Pleasure Dome has always been my favourite song from this album, great to hear you dissect it Dweezil!
Thank you so much for this dweezil!!!
Another great episode Dweezil. Loved all the little bits you added to construct the album. Others might have just said, you get these songs but you gave us something on every song. Thank you!
Thanks for the latest episode!
One of the reasons I love this one as well as the previous episode is hearing Joe's experience with Sammy and Michael ( and Andy Johns ), in terms of recording. The previous shows have wonderful people who knew/knew about Edward and the band but from more of outsider perspectives. Joe worked exclusively with Sam/Michael which gets us closer to one aspect of the Van " Hagar " recording experiences. In some ways, Chickenfoot's " Dubai Blues " is like a newer version of VH's " In and Out " ( funny enough, both of these songs deal with the subject of money! ).
To me, the F.U.C.K album is still the best recorded/sounding version of Van Halen. As much as I enjoy the previous albums with Sammy and Roth, F.U.C.K sounds like the album that Edward ( probably ) wanted VH to sound like from the band's beginning.
If I'm not mistaken, I want to say Edward used a bass Danelectro on " Spanked " plugged through a Soldano and not an exclusive baritone guitar. Of course, I'm writing this from memory but I think there was a '91 Guitar World Magazine interview where his tech, Matt Bruck, confirmed the Danelectro bass guitar for both " Spanked " and " Runaround. "
Factoid: Steve Lukather of Toto contributed some background vocals for some tunes ( he did a podcast last year stating his contributions to the disc ).
Great conclusion to this album!
Hi Dave , great comments , and I'm certain you are correct about the Danelectro bass , as I am reading Eruption ( Conversations with EVH ...) for the second time and in the last few pages ,Ed mentioned this.
When I first heard In and Out, I immediately thought “Eddie’s been listening to Satriani”!
Yea! thanks! it is here!
Ahh, it's up there now. Cheers, D.
Ep. 16 still not there?
It’s definitely on there right now. Somehow it was getting stuck while uploading. I see it there now.
I agree with Dr. pooper. The latest Satriani episode is not 5150 bundle.
Fixing the issue right now!
See the new episode in the right here right now section but not here in 5150.
Just checked on the admin side and the file shows as processing. I'll keep an eye on it. I may need to re-upload it.
Hello Everyone, I just posted part 2 of Joe Satriani! So sorry for the delay in production. I hope you enjoy the episode.
Just got to hear the preview. Episode number 16 does not appear in my bundle order. The only option is buying it, but I've payed for it. Right?
If you listen from the player on the page from your bundle you should be able to hear the complete episode. If you own 5150 then would would listen from the 5150 page and same for the Right Here Right Now bundle owners, you'll need to listen from that player. If you own either bundle and still cannot hear the complete episode, make sure you are logged in. If you still can't hear the complete episode I'll help you get to bottom of it with support. Please try those things first.
Dweezil, any way you can get to the bottom of how this track (and the other two on Rich Wyman’s album) came about? “The Water Sings” is another stand out. The liner notes say Eddie and Andy Johns produced these tracks in ‘93. It’s that weird interim between Carnal Knowledge and Balance. The DNA of “Right Now” is all over this one, and I must say Eddie’s awesome solo comes at such an uplifting moment in the song. Ed and Andy playing around. It’s like Van Halen with Peter Gabriel on vocals lol!