After writing and recording sixteen solo albums — and contributing some immense guitar skills to countless other projects over the course of three decades — one could potentially find themselves a little lacking for inspiration or fresh ideas. That is not the story of Joe Satriani. With his latest release 'Shapeshifting,' (out now, via Sony/Legacy Recordings) Satch is back with a sonically spellbinding new album that ushers in a new era of Satriani musical mastery. Guitar Interactive Magazine editor Jonathan Graham sits down with the instrumental guitar pioneer to discuss the writing and recording of the latest record, almost being electrocuted on a video shoot, plus some surprising fan theories on hidden messages within his music.
The European leg of “The Shapeshifting Tour” (which was set to begin on April 15, 2020) has now been rescheduled for April 2021.
See a complete list of rescheduled dates below.
April 2021
April 9 - Zurich, Switzerland - Volkshaus Zurich
April 10 - Winterbach, Germany - Salierhalle
April 12 - Aarhus, Denmark - Train
April 13 - Odense, Denmark - Posten
April 14 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio
April 15 - Stockholm, Sweden Fryshuset
April 16 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
April 18 - Mainz Germany - Rheingoldhalle
April 19 - Berlin Germany - Huxleys
April 20 - Numberg Germany - Löwensaal
April 21 - Karlsruhe Germany - Tollhaus
April 23 - Antwerp Belgium - De Roma Borgerhout
April 24 - Enschede Netherlands - Muziekcentrum Enschede
April 25 - Amsterdam Netherlands - Melkweg the max
April 26 - Heerlen Netherlands - RABOzaal Heerlen
April 27 - Oberhausen Germany - Turbinenhalle
April 30 - Birmingham UK - Birmingham Symphony Hall
May 2021
May 1 - Bexhill, UK - Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion
May 2 - Manchester, UK - Bridgewater Hall
May 4 - London, UK - Palladium
May 5 - Gateshead, UK - Sage
May 6 - Glasgow, UK - O2 Academy Glasgow
To find out more about Joe Satriani's brand new album and the 2021 tour, visit: www.joesatriani.com
Interview Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Joe's art show at Mr Musichead Gallery.
1:12 - Induction into the Metal Hall of Fame.
3:08 - Joe talks about his brand new album 'Shapeshifting.'
5:10 - Behind the scenes filming on albums and tours cycles.
8:16 - How Joe (and crew) almost got electrocuted during the making of the "Big Bad Moon" Music video.
12:33 - Mixing new ideas and older ones when putting together a new record.
16:46 - Satch reflects on the creation of his self-titled 1995 release and the 'Reel Satriani' documentary — plus, how 'Joe Satriani' was almost 'Crystal Planet.'
25:56 - Joe touches on his process for crafting solo sections in the studio, and the difference between an improvised solo and a structured one.
29:36 - Joe breaks down the first solo section from the track "The Extremist."
31:20 - Is there any more behind the scenes footage from 'The Extremist' sessions? Plus, reflections on putting that album together.
36:15 - Satch explains why we never hear "Motorcycle Driver" live
39:00 - Joe gives his first impressions on Steve Vai's Ibanez PIA.
40:33 - The mystery radio broadcast during the intro to "Flying in a Blue Dream" and the crazy fan theory on what it might be.
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