Hearing Paul Gilbert playing DLR vocal lines on the guitar must have been the highlight of my week haha! Gotta love Paul, such a nice dude and an absolutely terrific player!! These episodes are just getting better and better!
I thought I couldn't be more impressed, but the Paul Gilbert episode comes along... The reverence for Ed from the likes of Vai and Gilbert is therapeutic. Excellent work, Dweezil. Ed would appreciate your efforts. He certainly saw something in you and it's apparent in the level of respect you honor our hero. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. My guest next week is Blues Saraceno and we go deep into Women And Children First!
I'm not exactly sure what he was playing through since his amp wasn't visible on screen (we recorded remotely). I'm going to guess it was a Marshall with his standard pedal board. He was playing an Ibanez strat style guitar without a locking tremelo. I did alter the sound of the guitar for the epsiode during the post prodcution. I was trying to create an homage to the first 2 VH albums by making his mono guitar stereo by adding reverb and delay on the right side.
Hi, Dweezil- I just sprang for the 5150 package. Just wanted to say thank you for doing all this. I was utterly obsessed with Edward in my high school days back in the 80s as a tadpole guitar player. Over the years, my personal music style took a a different path from VH-style rock, but I always kept a spot in my heart for Ed and the band. Since his passing I've been immersed in the tributes to him, reassessing my VH albums...basically revisiting my youth and falling in love all over again. When I heard about Runnin' With The Dweezil I knew you were the perfect guy to undertake this project. I'm just one episode in, and I'm loving it. THANK YOU for all this effort. Can't wait for the rest of the episodes (and the Helix presets). Be well, sir.
This series gives unique and valuable insights. I know where I was when I first heard Van Halen, and how it affected me. This podcast brings me back to that moment in 1978 - that ability should speak volumes about the power herein. I knew at that moment, and upon the first listen that life for guitarists turned itself on it’s head. I also knew I could never play like that, so I went after TONE. It’s that takeaway that I still carry to this day. Thank you Dweezil for having this idea, this vision, and the drive to make this podcast a reality.
Oh! OK, I thought this stuff was already in the box. I'd like to buy this for Shane as a gift if I can please... as he was a big fan. I think he'd dig it.
Sorry for any confusion. We've been working on this series in pre-production for a while and have many episodes recorded but they have not been edited into the final versions yet. It's very kind of you to get the series as a gift for Shane. I will send you a DM on the best options for turning it into a gift. Best, DZ
I'm not finding the downloads for the 5150 package...it only seems to show 2 episodes for DL (Steve Vai) and the confirmation e-mail didn't have links to the content... Bueller anyone?
The podcast is still in production and the episodes are rolling out weekly. That is why you will see only 2 episodes currently. New episodes premiere each Thursday at noon PST. This week features PaulGilbert discussing VH II. Hopefully, that answers your question. Best, DZ
Hi I bought the bundle but can not play the episodes. Only plays the first 5 mins and has the buy now feature ala carte. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Make sure you re logged in. Go up above and click on the 5150 (red, white, and black colors) package that you bought. THEN choose the episode from there. You should be good to go.
Didn't even know this existed! Couldn't buy the 5150 Bundle fast enough. Love the old stories. Love how much Frank was idolized by the musicians and guitar greats we know so well today. Hope more people can listen to this. Dweezil are you releasing a new concert? All the best and hope 2021 we will all be able to hit the road again. Cheers everyone.
Fantastic interview with Steve. Thanks so much for putting this content together. Listening to Steve recall what is was like as a guitarist, not just a hobbyist but as someone going to school for music, in 1978 listening to Eruption for the fist time was wonderful. As he was someone studying guitar at the time I'd be curious to know if Steve had any idea what was going on in the tapping section. I know the technique existed before Eddie but I have no idea how well know it was to guitarists of the day in 1978 or if Steve had heard that sound before that moment.
I wish I could remember the first time I heard it but I know I hadn't started playing guitar at the time so the idea of this crazy sound coming from an instrument that I had a familiarity with wasn't possible. I can only equate it to listening to Shampoohorn in 1994 and hearing Rubberband for the first time. I remember it like it was yesterday, I was laying on my bed with headphones almost drifting to sleep after having worked all day. It took all of about 4 notes and I sat up like as if I had just rose from the dead. I knew it was guitar but it was a sound I had never heard before and I couldn't wrap my head around what I was hearing. I probably listed to it half a dozen times before I thought to look at the liner notes for some information about what I was hearing. So thank you Dweezil for that cherished memory and that wonderful piece of music.
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you're enjoying the podcast. In next week's episode, Paul Gilbert talks about some stuff that might give you an answer to your question about EVH's tapping.
I'm glad you like Rubberband. I'm going to do a new mix of that one of these days.
As Steve says “it’s a joy, when you find something like that”...this is a joy. Thank you so much for sharing these stories and putting all of this together. Listening to you and Steve reminiscing about the amazing times with Edward and Frank too. THANK YOU. Dweezil, please, please, please, one of these times, hopefully you could go to one of Steve’s Vai Academy camps. You would love it.
Wow... I knew this'd be good but it's better than I could've imagined. What a great way to wind down after a meal. I feel as though I already got my $51.50 worth (...and I'm only on 'I'm The One'!). Thank you, thank you, thank you Dweezil.
That was wonderful! Looking forward to episode 2. Someday we need to hear the full Steve Vai meets the ghost of Uncle Joe story. (Sounds like an episode of Scooby Doo)
Hearing Paul Gilbert playing DLR vocal lines on the guitar must have been the highlight of my week haha! Gotta love Paul, such a nice dude and an absolutely terrific player!! These episodes are just getting better and better!
Thanks so much Rocco!
That was awesome. Paul G is a BAD ASS
Thanks Mark! Paul is a fantastic guitarist.
I thought I couldn't be more impressed, but the Paul Gilbert episode comes along... The reverence for Ed from the likes of Vai and Gilbert is therapeutic. Excellent work, Dweezil. Ed would appreciate your efforts. He certainly saw something in you and it's apparent in the level of respect you honor our hero. Thank you!
HI John,
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. My guest next week is Blues Saraceno and we go deep into Women And Children First!
wow
Glad you're enjoying it!
This episode with Paul Gilbert is fantastic. Absolutely interesting and insightful commentary. Curious: what was Paul going through for his tone?
Hi Timothy,
I'm not exactly sure what he was playing through since his amp wasn't visible on screen (we recorded remotely). I'm going to guess it was a Marshall with his standard pedal board. He was playing an Ibanez strat style guitar without a locking tremelo. I did alter the sound of the guitar for the epsiode during the post prodcution. I was trying to create an homage to the first 2 VH albums by making his mono guitar stereo by adding reverb and delay on the right side.
Sounded killer. Many thanks. Really enjoying the podcast so far.
Thanks!!!
Hi, Dweezil-
I just sprang for the 5150 package. Just wanted to say thank you for doing all this. I was utterly obsessed with Edward in my high school days back in the 80s as a tadpole guitar player. Over the years, my personal music style took a a different path from VH-style rock, but I always kept a spot in my heart for Ed and the band. Since his passing I've been immersed in the tributes to him, reassessing my VH albums...basically revisiting my youth and falling in love all over again. When I heard about Runnin' With The Dweezil I knew you were the perfect guy to undertake this project. I'm just one episode in, and I'm loving it. THANK YOU for all this effort. Can't wait for the rest of the episodes (and the Helix presets). Be well, sir.
Hi Tod,
Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. There's a lot more good stuff coming your way!
This series gives unique and valuable insights. I know where I was when I first heard Van Halen, and how it affected me. This podcast brings me back to that moment in 1978 - that ability should speak volumes about the power herein. I knew at that moment, and upon the first listen that life for guitarists turned itself on it’s head. I also knew I could never play like that, so I went after TONE. It’s that takeaway that I still carry to this day. Thank you Dweezil for having this idea, this vision, and the drive to make this podcast a reality.
Episode 2, 12:16-12:32 repeats the end comments on 'the last show of the tour' segment, "...we did, he sang it, and it was funny.."
Hi Tim,
Thanks, I'll check it out so I can fix it. If it is in there it's unintentional.
There was a glitch in the export and I was able to fix it. Thanks for catching it!
Thank you sir! Let's keep it a surprise!
Oh! OK, I thought this stuff was already in the box. I'd like to buy this for Shane as a gift if I can please... as he was a big fan. I think he'd dig it.
Sorry for any confusion. We've been working on this series in pre-production for a while and have many episodes recorded but they have not been edited into the final versions yet. It's very kind of you to get the series as a gift for Shane. I will send you a DM on the best options for turning it into a gift. Best, DZ
I'm not finding the downloads for the 5150 package...it only seems to show 2 episodes for DL (Steve Vai) and the confirmation e-mail didn't have links to the content... Bueller anyone?
Hi Tim,
The podcast is still in production and the episodes are rolling out weekly. That is why you will see only 2 episodes currently. New episodes premiere each Thursday at noon PST. This week features PaulGilbert discussing VH II. Hopefully, that answers your question. Best, DZ
Thank you. All good. Interesting and introspective. Great stuff
Hi I bought the bundle but can not play the episodes. Only plays the first 5 mins and has the buy now feature ala carte. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Make sure you re logged in. Go up above and click on the 5150 (red, white, and black colors) package that you bought. THEN choose the episode from there. You should be good to go.
Just finished episode 1 & starting #2. Such great content, thanks for putting these together. Long live the King
Thanks Edward! Glad you're enjoying it!
Didn't even know this existed! Couldn't buy the 5150 Bundle fast enough. Love the old stories. Love how much Frank was idolized by the musicians and guitar greats we know so well today. Hope more people can listen to this. Dweezil are you releasing a new concert? All the best and hope 2021 we will all be able to hit the road again. Cheers everyone.
Thanks Jared! Glad you're enjoying it. Yes, I'll be releasing a new concert film soon. It will only be available on my site.
Fantastic interview with Steve. Thanks so much for putting this content together. Listening to Steve recall what is was like as a guitarist, not just a hobbyist but as someone going to school for music, in 1978 listening to Eruption for the fist time was wonderful. As he was someone studying guitar at the time I'd be curious to know if Steve had any idea what was going on in the tapping section. I know the technique existed before Eddie but I have no idea how well know it was to guitarists of the day in 1978 or if Steve had heard that sound before that moment.
I wish I could remember the first time I heard it but I know I hadn't started playing guitar at the time so the idea of this crazy sound coming from an instrument that I had a familiarity with wasn't possible. I can only equate it to listening to Shampoohorn in 1994 and hearing Rubberband for the first time. I remember it like it was yesterday, I was laying on my bed with headphones almost drifting to sleep after having worked all day. It took all of about 4 notes and I sat up like as if I had just rose from the dead. I knew it was guitar but it was a sound I had never heard before and I couldn't wrap my head around what I was hearing. I probably listed to it half a dozen times before I thought to look at the liner notes for some information about what I was hearing. So thank you Dweezil for that cherished memory and that wonderful piece of music.
Hi Lance,
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you're enjoying the podcast. In next week's episode, Paul Gilbert talks about some stuff that might give you an answer to your question about EVH's tapping.
I'm glad you like Rubberband. I'm going to do a new mix of that one of these days.
Best, DZ
Saw this on Twitter and the 5150 bundle was a no-brainer. I thoroughly enjoyed episode 1 and can’t wait for the rest.
I already own a Helix so I’m really looking forward to the Brown Sound episode but I’m “worried” that this might “force” me to get a Fractal as well
Thanks for doing this!
Graeme (also 12 in 1982)
As Steve says “it’s a joy, when you find something like that”...this is a joy. Thank you so much for sharing these stories and putting all of this together. Listening to you and Steve reminiscing about the amazing times with Edward and Frank too. THANK YOU. Dweezil, please, please, please, one of these times, hopefully you could go to one of Steve’s Vai Academy camps. You would love it.
Wow... I knew this'd be good but it's better than I could've imagined. What a great way to wind down after a meal. I feel as though I already got my $51.50 worth (...and I'm only on 'I'm The One'!). Thank you, thank you, thank you Dweezil.
That was wonderful! Looking forward to episode 2. Someday we need to hear the full Steve Vai meets the ghost of Uncle Joe story. (Sounds like an episode of Scooby Doo)
Happy Thanksgiving!