[2008-04-01] Joe Satriani "Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock"

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Stach rules! The man is genius. Can't wait for the new one, his last one was awesome. Don't know about the title though. From Blabbermouth.net:

Over the course of his illustrious career, Joe Satriani has achieved legendary success with his 12 solo albums and three platinum DVDs selling more than 10 million units worldwide. On April 1, 2008, Satriani is set to continue his brand of electric education for the masses with the release of his 13th solo album entitled "Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock" (Sony/BMG). Following the albums release, Satriani will embark on a worldwide tour, kicking off April 30 in Lisbon, Portugal before hitting the European market, Australia, South America and finally returning to the U.S. in the fall of 2008.

"Professor Satchafunkilus" was produced through the creative envisioning of Satriani and John Cuniberti; guiding the musical talents of longtime drummer/percussionist Jeff Campitelli and renowned bassist Matt Bissonette. A special addition to the album’s artist list is Joe's own son, ZZ Satriani, playing the tenor sax.

"Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock" track listing:

01. Musterion
02. Overdriver
03. I Just Wanna Rock
04. Professor Satchafunkilus
05. Revelation
06. Come On Baby
07. Out of the Sunrise
08. Diddle-y-a-doo-dat
09. Asik Vaysel
10. Andalusia

Over the last two decades, Satriani has traveled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star G3 guitar extravaganza. Of his 12 solo albums, two went platinum and four gold with 15 Grammy nominations between them. This year Joe is nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for the song "Always With Me, Always With You" from his album, "Satriani Live!"

Last year marked the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking album "Surfing with the Alien" and was commemorated with new expanded edition in a meticulously restored two-disc set including the newly re-mastered album and a never-before-seen live show filmed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1988.

Joe Satriani will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, airing Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with Satriani by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show live via the Internet, go to http://www.rocklineradio.com.

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Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59406

Cool.

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

Y'know, some artists just shouldn't be allowed to pick out their own song and album titles...

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:34 am

Joe Satriani Completes Album, Plots Tour

December 03, 2007, 10:55 AM ET
Greg Prato, N.Y.

Guitarist Joe Satriani is near completion on his 12th studio album. While an album title and release date are still pending, tickets for an album-supporting U.K. tour are moving briskly.

"Yesterday was a great day -- we officially finished recording," Satriani tells Billboard.com. "This is definitely a rocking record. We set out some parameters, and when I say 'we,' I'm working with long-time collaborator John Cuniberti, he's engineering and co-producing with me. Jeff Campitelli is playing drums, Matt Bissonette is back playing bass on eight of the 10 songs, and Eric Caudieux came back to do some digital editing and sound design."

Expectedly, the release will showcase Satriani's six-string talents, but will also incorporate different approaches for the guitarist. "I decided once again to push the envelope with how expressive we can get the guitar to be. And how unusual we can get the guitar playing from song to song. It's a record that's eclectic -- we've got some straight-ahead rocker songs," he says.

"For the first time ever, we've got a 15-minute, four-part, really intense song that involves some ensemble playing and some out-and-out jams," he continues. "It has to do with traveling through Asia and western Europe, and trying to reflect the differences of music from some of the more important figures of that area of the last few hundred years musically. I took on some heavier musical concepts to bring to people."

Among the tracks are "I Just Want To Rock" ("I think that pretty much explains it. It's got a crowd of what sounds like a thousand people on it," he says) and "a funny song" called "Professor Satchifunkalous."

With or without an album title, the forthcoming European tour figures to showcase many new tracks, and will total 35 dates, nine of which are in the U.K. "We wound up with a longer tour of Europe this time, which is really nice, instead of a shorter run during the hottest season," he says. Paul Gilbert will open the first 8 U.K. shows.

Satriani will visit South America, Australia and New Zealand in the summer, with a domestic tour on tap for sometime in the fall. Also in the works is a line of Satriani pedals through Korg and Vox, the prototypes for which were used on the new album. The devices should be available by "the middle of next year," the artist says.

Here are Joe Satriani's U.K. tour dates:

May 12: Birmingham, England (Symphony Hall)
May 13: Newcastle, England (City Hall)
May 14: Glasgow (Royal Concert Hall)
May 15: Manchester, England (Apollo)
May 17: Bristol, England (Colston Hall)
May 18: Bournemouth, England (Pavilion Theatre)
May 19: Cardiff, Wales (St. David's Hall)
May 20: London (Hammersmith Apollo)
May 21: Nottingham, England (Royal Centre)

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:51 pm

Bump ~ added cover art to the first post.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Looks like a CD/DVD will also be available. I'll stick with the CD personally. Can't wait to hear it!

From Blabbermouth.net:

Currently ranked the seventh best electric guitarist in the world, Joe Satriani will release his highly anticipated 13th solo album "Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock" as a single disc CD and "Special Edition CD + DVD" (the latter featuring over 40 minutes of bonus DVD footage). The album is released in the UK by Epic Records via SonyBMG on Monday, March 31.

Over the course of his career, JOE SATRIANI has achieved legendary success with his 12 solo albums and three platinum DVDs, selling more than 10 million units worldwide. On March 31 (UK) and April 1 (North America), SATRIANI is set to continue his brand of electric education for the masses with the release of his 13th solo album, entitled "Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock".

"Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock" track listing:

01. Musterion
02. Overdriver
03. I Just Wanna Rock
04. Professor Satchafunkilus
05. Revelation
06. Come On Baby
07. Out of the Sunrise
08. Diddle-y-a-doo-dat
09. Asik Vaysel
10. Andalusia

Special Edition CD/DVD version features the following bonus DVD features:

* The making of "Professor Satchafunkilus"
* Surfing the Alien (live in New York City)
* Ice 9 (live in San Francisco)
* Crushing Day (live in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco - montage)
* Behind the scenes in Los Angeles and San Francisco

RoyalScam · 04 Oct 2006

Great! Howard Stern will finally have some new tracks to do commercials for Ashley Madison.com over!

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

RoyalScam wrote:

Great! Howard Stern will finally have some new tracks to do commercials for Ashley Madison.com over!

???

RoyalScam · 04 Oct 2006

He uses a ton of Satriani trax as music beds for his live commercials.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

RoyalScam wrote:

He uses a ton of Satriani trax as music beds for his live commercials.

Oh-cool! I don't listen to Stern, but he does like some good music.

[2008-04-01] Joe Satriani "Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock"

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