Satch or Vai?

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

The teacher, Satch, and the student, Steve. Both masters of their instrument. Both have released numerous solo albums and also found mainstream success working in bands (Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Chickenfoot, David Lee Roth). Which do you prefer?

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Ate his vegetables Number of posts : 4958 Age : 34

Vai. I find Satriani's playing very dull.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

It wasn't easy, but I went with Joe. Although I love and respect Steve's work with Zappa and DLR, his solo albums bored me. When I'm in the right mood, Satch's intrumentals are a thing of beauty. Even if he does rip-off Coldplay.

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mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

I am fan of both musicians, and I prefer Joe Satriani, I think the difference that he actually writes songs where Vai is more interested in sound sculpturing, if that description makes sense.

Their styles to me are a very different and like them both, Vai I suppose writes more challenging music and I am fan but I find Satch's songs easier to digest.

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Schbopo wrote:: Vai. I find Satriani's playing very dull.

Satriani. I find Vai's playing very dull.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

Satch

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I went for Vai.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7831 Age : 44

I like both but I went with Satch. Vai writes more complex stuff and has some great ideas, (Ya-Yo Gakk comes to mind). But Satch has such a great ear for melody & phrasing, his tunes just "breathe". Satch has a way of making his songs seemingly sing, they seem to have verses, choruses ahd bridges, plus he writes some killer slow tunes my fave by him is the live version of 'Rubina' from Live In San Francisco.

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

Satriani by a mile!

Vai is talented but his songwriting pales in comparison to Joe.

Subject: Re: Satch or Vai? Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:13 pm

As everyone knows, I prefer Eddie Van Halen when it comes to shredders. But for the sake of the poll, I'll go with Satch.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Are there any Deep Purple live boots out there when Satriani was with the band? They'd be interesting to hear.

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MetalGuy71 wrote:: Are there any Deep Purple live boots out there when Satriani was with the band? They'd be interesting to hear.

http://www.tapecity.org/showthread.php?t=22085

Metal master Number of posts : 967 Age : 52

I'd certainly say Satch by a long shot. Even though I think both of these guys are guilty of some serious guitar wankery sometimes, Satch has a much better grip on melody and memorability in his music.

The King Number of posts : 23281 Age : 51

Satriani. His songs are memorable to me.

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Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

MetalGuy71 wrote:: Even if he does rip-off Coldplay.

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Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37963 Age : 54

Aren't they the same guy? Satch or Vai? Icon_scratch

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 26683 Age : 55

Fat Freddy wrote:: Aren't they the same guy?

No, Steve wears a wig.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3830 Age : 44

Steve Vai, only because he used to come to the video store I used to work for ages ago. Very cool guy and conversational, used to come down on his bike with his son. I left before I had the opportunity to have him sign 3 of his albums.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2793 Age : 66

I don't like either one because I tend to find the lyrics offensive Satch or Vai? Icon_biggrin

(I do think Joe did a good job in Chickenfoot though- seriously).

Master Of The Crotch Grab Number of posts : 6841 Age : 50

Satch. I like Vai alot when he's in bands, but the only solo record that did anything for me was Flexable, other then that I just can't get into it.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 4201 Age : 39

SpectreFate wrote:

Schbopo wrote:: Vai. I find Satriani's playing very dull.

Satriani. I find Vai's playing very dull.

this, although, I think Satch has some boring stuff to wade through in the discography too, to get to the really good stuff where he breaks through the wall. I prefer the 'Crystal Planet'-'Engines of Creation' combination, for example...

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9428 Age : 50

I like 'em both, but I have been a fan of JS far longer and, as was mentioned above, prefer SV in a band. Peace.

Exo-Kill! Number of posts : 6497 Age : 47

I like them both, but I'd give the nod to Steve Vai. I like his style a bit better.

When it comes to shredders though - my all time favorite is David T. Chastain. He's also the most underrated IMO.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2206 Age : 52

Satch 10/10
Steve Vai 9.5/10

Dinky Do Number of posts : 4830 Age : 43

Svengo wrote:: I'd certainly say Satch by a long shot. Even though I think both of these guys are guilty of some serious guitar wankery sometimes, Satch has a much better grip on melody and memorability in his music.

Agree but Satch really does come off as a wanker to me. vai is amazing heck they both rock...