Compil. US 2003 on Epic label
Rock (Hard Rock, Heavy Metal)
A CAREER-SPANNING COLLECTION OF A GUITAR LEGEND • 30 SPELLBINDING RECORDINGS ON 2 CDS! • INCLUDES TWO BONUS TRACKS! • INCLUDES VINTAGE PHOTOS / NEW NOTES BY JOE HIMSELF • DIGITALLY REMASTERED Track 2-12 is previously unreleased. Track 2-13 was previously unavailable in the U.S. DISC 1: • Tracks 1-1 to 1-4 Recorded and Mixed at Alpha and Omega Recording and Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco, CA, 1987. From SURFING WITH THE ALIEN, 1987, Epic, 63701. • Tracks 1-5 to 1-8 Recorded at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA; Hyde Street Studios, Different Fur, Coast Recorders and Alpha & Omega Recording, San Francisco, CA, 1989. From FLYING IN A BLUE DREAM, 1989, Epic, 68024. • Tracks 1-9 & 1-10 Recorded at Ocean Way & Record One, Los Angeles, CA, 1992. From THE EXTREMIST, 1992, Epic, 68026. • Track 1-11 Recorded at Fantasy Studios, Alpha & Omega, Ocean Way & Record One, Los Angeles, CA, 1992. From THE EXTREMIST, 1992, Epic, 68026. • Track 1-12 Recorded at Fantasy Studios, Ocean Way & Record One, Los Angeles, CA, 1992. From THE EXTREMIST, 1992, Epic, 68026. • Track 1-13 Recorded at The Site, May 1993. From TIME MACHINE, 1993, Epic, 68027. • Track 1-14 Recorded at The Site and H.O.S. Recording, 1995. From JOE SATRIANI, 1995, Epic, 68023. • Track 1-15 Recorded at The Site, 1995. From JOE SATRIANI, 1995, Epic, 68023. DISC 2: • Track 2-1 Recorded and Mixed at Alpha and Omega Recording, San Francisco, CA, 1988. From DREAMING #11, 1988, Epic, 68029. • Tracks 2-2 to 2-5 Recorded at The Plant Studios and The Site, 1997. From CRYSTAL PLANET, 1998, Epic, 68018. • Tracks 2-6 to 2-9 Recorded at Chateau FAF, 1999. From ENGINES OF CREATION, 2000, Epic, 67860. • Tracks 2-10 & 2-11 Recorded at The Plant, Sausalito, CA, 2002. From STRANGE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, 2002, Epic, 86294. • Track 2-12 Recorded at The Plant, Sausalito, CA, 2002. • Track 2-13 Recorded at The Plant, Sausalito, CA, 2002. From STRANGE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, 2002, Epic (Japanese release only bonus track). • Tracks 2-14 & 2-15 Recorded at Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco, CA, 1985. From NOT FROM THIS EARTH, 1986, Epic, 68025. Packing: Jewel Case Total Playing Time (CD1): 72 mins, 25 secs Total Playing Time (CD2): 72 mins, 2 secs
Joe Satriani g, *1956 US executive-producer, written by, album by, guitar, bass, keyboards, guitar, bass, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, harmonica, vocals, guitar, banjo, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, resonator guitar, dobros, guitar, synthesizer, guitar, bass, synthesizer, lead guitar, handclaps, hand claps, guitar, keyboards, programmed by, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion | |
Steve Berkowitz , a&r, legacy a & r | |
Bongo Bob Smith perc, drum programming, percussion, sound designer, sound design, electronic drums, percussion | |
Jeff Campitelli dr, drums, percussion, electronic drums, percussion, drums, acoustic, handclaps, hand claps | |
John Cuniberti perc, US percussion, sitar, drums | |
Simon Phillips dr, *1957 GB drums, acoustic | |
Matt Bissonette b, voc, *1961 US bass | |
Gregg Bissonette dr, perc, *1959 US drums, drums, acoustic | |
Andy Johns , 1950-2013 GB organ | |
Paulinho Da Costa perc, cng, *1948 BR percussion | |
Stuart Hamm b, *1960 US bass | |
Jonathan Mover dr, perc, *1963 US drums, percussion | |
Nathan East b, voc, *1955 US bass | |
Manu Katché dr, *1958 FR drums | |
Eric Valentine dr, US piano | |
Andy Fairweather-Low voc, g, *1948 GB rhythm guitar | |
Elk Thunder , percussion | |
Eric Caudieux , US programmed by, keyboards, programmed by, keyboards, bass, programmed by | |
Mike Fraser voc, b, key, CA handclaps, hand claps | |
Mike Manning , handclaps, hand claps | |
Pat Thrall g, US bass | |
Anton Fig dr, perc, voc, *1952 US drums |
David Coleman art direction |
Jeff Magid compilation producer |
Darren Salmieri coordinator, a & r coordination |
Mick Brigden executive-producer |
Bernie Grundman mastered by |
Neil Zlozower photography by |
Olika Jacobson product manager, packaging manager |
Stephan Moore product manager, project director |
Liz Reilly research, photo researcher |
Joe Satriani producer, mixed by |
John Cuniberti producer |
Andy Johns mixed by, producer |
Glyn Johns mixed by, producer |
Mike Fraser engineer, mixed by, producer |
Eric Caudieux producer |
Kevin Shirley producer, additional production |
Joe Satriani |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Surfing With The Alien | Joe Satriani | 4:25 | |
2 | Satch Boogie | Joe Satriani | 3:14 | |
3 | Always With Me, Always With You | Joe Satriani | 3:23 | |
4 | Crushing Day | Joe Satriani | 5:15 | |
5 | Flying In A Blue Dream | Joe Satriani | 5:24 | |
6 | The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing | Joe Satriani | 5:11 | |
7 | I Believe | Joe Satriani | 5:52 | |
8 | Big Bad Moon | Joe Satriani | 5:16 | |
9 | Friends | Joe Satriani | 3:30 | |
10 | The Extremist | Joe Satriani | 3:44 | |
11 | Summer Song | Joe Satriani | 4:59 | |
12 | Why | Joe Satriani | 4:46 | |
13 | Time Machine | Joe Satriani | 5:08 | |
14 | Cool #9 | Joe Satriani | 6:01 | |
15 | Down, Down, Down | Joe Satriani | 6:10 | |
16 | The Crush Of Love | Joe Satriani | 4:21 | |
17 | Ceremony | Joe Satriani | 4:53 | |
18 | Crystal Planet | Joe Satriani | 4:36 | |
19 | Raspberry Jam Delta-V | Joe Satriani | 5:22 | |
20 | Love Thing | Joe Satriani | 3:51 | |
21 | Borg Sex | Joe Satriani | 5:28 | |
22 | Until We Say Goodbye | Joe Satriani | 4:33 | |
23 | Devil's Slide | Joe Satriani | 5:11 | |
24 | Clouds Race Across The Sky | Joe Satriani | 6:14 | |
25 | Starry Night | Joe Satriani | 3:55 | |
26 | Mind Storm | Joe Satriani | 4:12 | |
27 | Slick | Joe Satriani | 3:43 | |
28 | The Eight Steps | Joe Satriani | 5:46 | |
29 | Not Of This Earth | Joe Satriani | 3:59 | |
30 | Rubina | Joe Satriani | 5:51 |