Episode #180 – Joe Satriani – Not Of This Earth

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Drums, Percussion, Whistle – Jeff Campitelli
- Was Joe’s drummer in the band Squares.
Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion – Joe Satriani
Percussion, Vocals – John Cuniberti

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When I was fourteen, I bought a guitar for five dollars. I had heard about a hot guitar teacher in my town named Joe Satriani, he was a few years older than me and went to the same school. I called him for lesions and went to his house with my $5.00 guitar and a pack of strings (for 3 years). Through Joe, I saw what true musicality was. His playing never cease to venture into unexplored realms. As a role model his attitude is totally professional but there’s always the unexpected element of surprise. His personality reflects a subtle spirituality. He’s an incredible inspiration. Love ya Joe.
- - - –Steve Vai

1988 Reissue (Blue Transparent Joe Satriani Cover):
- Art Direction – David Bett
- Photography By – Glen La Ferman
- This is the artwork used on all releases prior to the original release from 1988 on.
- The Ibanez 540S guitar used on the cover was just a prop for the shoot and Satriani says he never used it on the recording or otherwise.

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Album Tracks:

All songs written and arranged by Joe Satriani.

Not Of This Earth
- The title track utilizes a unique compositional technique described by Satriani as pitch axis theory, which consists of shifting modes underneath a pedal tone (in this case, E).
- This song uses a technique which Satriani calls “Pitch Axis Theory.”
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_axis_theory
The Snake
Rubina
- “Rubina” is one of two tracks named after his wife, the other being “Rubina’s Blue Sky Happiness” on The Extremist (1992).
Memories
Brother John
The Enigmatic
- “The Enigmatic” uses the enigmatic scale.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enigmatic_scale
- The enigmatic scale was invented by a professor of music at the Bologna Conservatory, Adolfo Crescentini.
Driving at Night
Hordes of Locusts
New Day
The Headless Horseman
- “The Headless Horseman” is performed entirely using a two-handed tapping technique, and was revisited in the form of “Headless” on Flying in a Blue Dream (1989).

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