I am really enjoying the guests and the insights into the music and guitar of Van Halen. This had given me another reason to listen to the whole VH catalog again and am enjoying that too. Thank you for doing this.
Thanks! Glad you're loving it! The presets have not been made yet. They will be part of the episode on reverse-engineering the brown sound. We now have plans for that episode to be filmed! The presets will be made during the production of that episode. That will be a bit further down the line. Stay tuned and happy holidays!
I just wanted to say thank you Dweezil. Every once in awhile you feel like you found a pot of gold on the internet and this is one of those. I'm a lifelong VH fan, a fan of yourself and a fan of the guests. To hear you all talk and in some cases play parts on guitar about something we all love so much is incredible. I found short clips of this on YouTube, came here and grabbed the 5150 package. I've never been so happy I spent $51.50 in my life. I seriously can't thank you enough for this awesome show.
Dude, this is the best most informative podcast or any piece of media on VH, thank you for doing it. What is the most rare, unreleased outtake or demo that you have heard that’s not out there or known to the rest of us rabid fans?
I don't play guitar, but in 1978 Edward Van Halen stopped me dead in my tracks when I first heard him. Listening to you and Blues pick apart the nuances of his playing is awesome. I am literally sitting on the edge of my seat with excitement, I wholeheartedly love all the episodes. Can't wait for Fair Warning, especially "Push Comes to Shove".
The break down of Romeo Delight was so perfect. It's the "I'm The One" song of Women and Children First. When they blasted it at the US Festival it was so loud.
Great job with the Nicolette Larson segway... Too bad Ed wasn't given credit on the record. I had a copy of the album but lost it when the house burned down.
What an excellent observation by Blues referring to Ed’s slide work in “Could This Be Magic” sounding like (his dad’s) clarinet notes/style. Nailed it!
I know! The episode was getting a little long in the tooth so I thought I was helping everyone by making a few cuts! When I can, I'll find a place to include more info about that song or other rare tunes.
Thank you so much Dweezil, this is fascinating stuff. I hope you can tour, and come to Wisconsin sooner than later (We live near the 7th floor Sheraton Inn...guessing you read every word of every VH record front and back, as I did). Would love to see you play live!
These episodes are fantastic. The Gilbert one was great that he was basically playing the whole album when talking about each track. And the Sareceno one, you can tell that you guys are great friends and laughing about these stories. Can't wait for the episodes each week!
September 4, 1978, Cape Cod Coliseum. Black Sabbath. $7.50 in advance, $8.50 day of the show. I'm on the rail in front of the stage. An "unbilled" opening act is on. Some dude with no shirt, hairy chest, is running around like a nut. The guitar player has electrical tape wrapped around his guitar. We have no clue who it is. Sorry folks, it was 1978 on the east coast.
The "funky disco bass line" that Paul's reminded of for Beautiful Girls is actually the vocal break in Black Water, by the Doobie Bros (another Ted Templeman production!) Great episode - and unexpected!
He passes it off quickly, but Steve V saying he transcribed Eruption without actually playing it - is another jaw-dropper. I know very few people on the planet that are capable of such things even today. Whoa...
Thank you for doing this. However, tbh Frank's music brought me here, as I learned about his music through your work with ZPZ growing up.
I discovered Van Halen prior to discovering Frank and although VH will always have a special place, Frank's work and his words have truly infected me with common sense and good taste in music. I just wanted to let you know, thank you.
I am really enjoying the guests and the insights into the music and guitar of Van Halen. This had given me another reason to listen to the whole VH catalog again and am enjoying that too. Thank you for doing this.
awesome stuff! really digging the stories.... any idea when the presets for the kemper are coming out?
- Les Paul -
have the axe 3 presets been released yet? signed up for the bundle and love it. thanks dweezil
Hi Sean,
Thanks! Glad you're loving it! The presets have not been made yet. They will be part of the episode on reverse-engineering the brown sound. We now have plans for that episode to be filmed! The presets will be made during the production of that episode. That will be a bit further down the line. Stay tuned and happy holidays!
I just wanted to say thank you Dweezil. Every once in awhile you feel like you found a pot of gold on the internet and this is one of those. I'm a lifelong VH fan, a fan of yourself and a fan of the guests. To hear you all talk and in some cases play parts on guitar about something we all love so much is incredible. I found short clips of this on YouTube, came here and grabbed the 5150 package. I've never been so happy I spent $51.50 in my life. I seriously can't thank you enough for this awesome show.
Dude, this is the best most informative podcast or any piece of media on VH, thank you for doing it. What is the most rare, unreleased outtake or demo that you have heard that’s not out there or known to the rest of us rabid fans?
I don't play guitar, but in 1978 Edward Van Halen stopped me dead in my tracks when I first heard him. Listening to you and Blues pick apart the nuances of his playing is awesome. I am literally sitting on the edge of my seat with excitement, I wholeheartedly love all the episodes. Can't wait for Fair Warning, especially "Push Comes to Shove".
Excellent part two with Blues on WACF. Can't wait for the episode with Nuno on Fair Warning!
...and is that Scheila Gonzalez doing the lead vocals on the Runnin’ With The Dweezil theme song?
I know the version Runnin' With the Dweeziil at the end of each episode is Jacob Deraps...
Adam Minkoff does the acapella vocals on the RWTD theme song.
The break down of Romeo Delight was so perfect. It's the "I'm The One" song of Women and Children First. When they blasted it at the US Festival it was so loud.
Great job with the Nicolette Larson segway... Too bad Ed wasn't given credit on the record. I had a copy of the album but lost it when the house burned down.
Romeo Delight is such a great tune! Glad you're enjoying the episodes.
What an excellent observation by Blues referring to Ed’s slide work in “Could This Be Magic” sounding like (his dad’s) clarinet notes/style. Nailed it!
another wonderful episode!!!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
The "Act Like It Hurts" tease, and then.....
Would love to hear an analysis of that and other unreleased tracks.
Hi Kenneth,
I know! The episode was getting a little long in the tooth so I thought I was helping everyone by making a few cuts! When I can, I'll find a place to include more info about that song or other rare tunes.
Thank you so much Dweezil, this is fascinating stuff. I hope you can tour, and come to Wisconsin sooner than later (We live near the 7th floor Sheraton Inn...guessing you read every word of every VH record front and back, as I did). Would love to see you play live!
This series is sooo good! I found myself giggling with you and Blues at the beginning of Episode 4.
Just checking , didn’t know if page changed or something. It has been “ that kinda year”
Patiently waiting as well!!
Any word on when the 2nd half of the Blues Saraceno will post? I am addicted. :P
These episodes are fantastic. The Gilbert one was great that he was basically playing the whole album when talking about each track. And the Sareceno one, you can tell that you guys are great friends and laughing about these stories. Can't wait for the episodes each week!
September 4, 1978, Cape Cod Coliseum. Black Sabbath. $7.50 in advance, $8.50 day of the show. I'm on the rail in front of the stage. An "unbilled" opening act is on. Some dude with no shirt, hairy chest, is running around like a nut. The guitar player has electrical tape wrapped around his guitar. We have no clue who it is. Sorry folks, it was 1978 on the east coast.
Hah!
The "funky disco bass line" that Paul's reminded of for Beautiful Girls is actually the vocal break in Black Water, by the Doobie Bros (another Ted Templeman production!) Great episode - and unexpected!
Hi Brian,
Thanks for chiming in! Hope you enjoy the series!
He passes it off quickly, but Steve V saying he transcribed Eruption without actually playing it - is another jaw-dropper. I know very few people on the planet that are capable of such things even today. Whoa...
Hi Dweezil,
Thank you for doing this. However, tbh Frank's music brought me here, as I learned about his music through your work with ZPZ growing up.
I discovered Van Halen prior to discovering Frank and although VH will always have a special place, Frank's work and his words have truly infected me with common sense and good taste in music. I just wanted to let you know, thank you.
Barun
Hi Barun,
Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate my dad's music and that you found your way over here. I hope you're enjoying the music and the community. Best, DZ