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Album Review: G3: Live in Concert

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The summit meeting of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson was a dream come true for guitar fanatics, and surprisingly, it actually met expectations. The trio toured successfully as G3 in 1996, which is when the recordings that comprise Live in Concert were made. Each guitarist has three solo tracks, and they perform together for three tracks. What makes the album work is that it's not simply a shredding showcase; it's a forum for three similarly minded guitarists to play in a sympathetic environment. Contrary to popular belief (at least among certain rock critics), these guitarists aren't simply speed and style demons, they're fully rounded musicians -- and that's ultimately what impresses about Live in Concert. On the individual tracks and the massive jam sessions alike, they know how to deploy their speed-bomb attacks for maximum attack. It is true that when all three cut loose on "Going Down," "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama," and "Red House," it's a little overwhelming, but even at their most extravagant, G3 is tasteful and that's what makes this record a minor treasure for hard rock guitar fanatics. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Cool No. 9 Joe Satriani Joe Satriani (6:47)
Flying in a Blue Dream Joe Satriani Joe Satriani (5:59)
Summer Song Joe Satriani Joe Satriani (6:28)
Zap Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (6:07)
Manhattan Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (5:16)
Camel's Night Out M. Smith, Kyle Brock Eric Johnson (5:57)
Answers Steve Vai Steve Vai (6:58)
For the Love of God Steve Vai Steve Vai (7:47)
The Attitude Song Steve Vai Steve Vai (5:14)
Going Down Don Nix Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai (5:47)
My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama Frank Zappa Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai (5:21)
Red House Jimi Hendrix Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai (9:12)

Credits

Stuart Hamm (Bass), Eric Johnson (Guitar), Eric Johnson (Vocals), Joe Satriani (Guitar), Joe Satriani (Vocals), Joe Satriani (Main Performer), Steve Vai (Guitar), Steve Vai (Vocals), Steve Vai (Performer), Stephen Barber (Keyboards), C. Roscoe Beck (Guitar (Bass)), Jeff Campitelli (Drums), David Coleman (Art Direction), Mike Fraser (Producer), Mike Fraser (Mixing), John Kalodner (?), Mike Keneally (Percussion), Mike Keneally (Guitar (Rhythm)), Mike Keneally (Keyboards), Mike Keneally (Sitar), Mike Mangini (Drums), George Marino (Mastering), Kooster McAllister (Engineer), Richard Mullen (Engineer), Richard Mullen (Mixing), Kent Matcke (Mixing Assistant), Paul Special (Engineer), Brannen Temple (Drums), Neil Zlozower (Photography), Chuck Cavanaugh (Engineer), Philip Bynoe (Bass), Eric Caudieux (?), Eric Caudieux (Digital Mastering), Pam Dancy (Assistant Producer), Skip Kent (Engineer)
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G3: Live in Concert
Live album by Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson
Released June 3, 1997
Recorded December 10, 1996
Genre Rock
Length 76:53
Label Sony Records
Producer Mike Fraser
Professional reviews
Joe Satriani chronology
Joe Satriani
(1996)
G3: Live in Concert
(1997)
Crystal Planet
(1998)
Steve Vai chronology
Fire Garden
(1996)
G3: Live in Concert
(1997)
The Ultra Zone
(1999)
Eric Johnson chronology
Venus Isle
(1996)
G3: Live in Concert
(1997)
Souvenir
(2002)
G3 chronology
G3: Live in Concert
(1997)
G3: Rockin' in the Free World
(2003)
G3: Live in Concert
Video by Joe Satriani, Steve Vai & Eric Johnson
Released 2005
Recorded December 10, 1996
Genre Rock
Length 1:07:22
Label Sony
Producer Mike Fraser
G3 video chronology
G3: Live in Concert
(1997)
G3: Live in Denver
(2004)

G3: Live in Concert is a live album and DVD by the G3 project, led by Joe Satriani. It was released in 1997 by Epic Records. This lineup of G3 includes Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai. In 2005, a DVD of this concert was also released.

Contents

Track listing

CD track listing

Joe Satriani

All songs written by Joe Satriani.

  1. "Cool #9" – 6:47
  2. "Flying in a Blue Dream" – 5:59
  3. "Summer Song" – 6:28

Eric Johnson

All songs written by Eric Johnson, except where noted.

  1. "Zap" – 6:07
  2. "Manhattan" – 5:16
  3. "Camel's Night Out" (Kyle Brock, Mark Younger-Smith) – 5:57

Steve Vai

All songs written by Steve Vai.

  1. "Answers" – 6:58
  2. "For the Love of God" – 7:47
  3. "The Attitude Song" – 5:14

The G3 Jam

  1. "Going Down" (Don Nix) – 5:47
  2. "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama" (Frank Zappa) – 5:21
    • Frank Zappa cover
  3. "Red House" (Jimi Hendrix) – 9:12

DVD track listing

Joe Satriani

  1. "Cool #9"
  2. "Flying in a Blue Dream"
  3. "Summer Song"

Eric Johnson

  1. "12 to 12 Vibe"
  2. "Manhattan"
  3. "S.R.V."

Steve Vai

  1. "Answers"
  2. "Segueway Jam Piece"
  3. "For the Love of God"
  4. "The Attitude Song"

The G3 Jam

  1. "Going Down"
  2. "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama"
  3. "Red House"

Personnel

Joe Satriani

Steve Vai

Eric Johnson


 
 

 

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