Joe Satriani Speaks Out On Impending Copyright Case With Coldplay

 

 

Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Joe Satriani as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights."

 

Topics of discussion included Chickenfoot's formation, the group's debut album, "Soap On A Rope" and "Down the Drain", touring Europe, and the man's impending copyright case against Coldplay. Several excerpts from the interview follow below [thanks fakfak]:

 

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/hit_the_lights/joe_satriani_i_could_see_chickenfoot_recording_three_to_four_albums.html

 

Would it be ok if I briefly touched upon the case you've filed against Coldplay?

What would you like to know?

 

I'd like to know where the case is presently at.

Our respective lawyers are talking to one other, and trading papers. There's much protocol which needs to be followed. These types of cases tend to drag on, and with very little interesting news for months and months (laughs). None of us are meant to discuss any of the really interesting aspects, so all I can say is that the case is still ongoing.

 

You aren't allowed to discuss the case until it's concluded?

That's pretty much it (laughs). I can confirm that the case is still going through its paces.

 

What's your reaction to Coldplay winning the 'Song of the Year' Grammy Award for "Viva la Vida"?

I'm happy for the group, and in a very weird way, I was happy to hear my melody being celebrated. However, I was slightly confused that NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.), the organisation which handles the Grammy Awards, would even consider nominating a track which they knew was heavily contested. These are the people who voted for Milli Vanilli, though it isn't really their job I suppose.

 

When Coldplay won that Grammy, weren't you pissed off?

No, not really.

 

You might have said "That's my Grammy", I thought.

I think Coldplay's Grammy really concerns that particular track. It isn't about the track versus the people. It's really just about a group of musicians trying to work out an equitable arrangement - that's really what it's all about (laughs). We could've been group members going to court over this, but it just so happens we're in different groups. Nonetheless though, it really has nothing to do with the Grammy's, or with the audience. I'm pretty sure that Coldplay's members would also like to keep this case separate from the outside world.

 

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What a freaking dumbass!! The Grammys nominated them and the song before he filed suit. He must be lost in time because he doesn't know shyte.

When Coldplay won that Grammy, weren't you pissed off?

No, not really.

 

 

Yeah right!:rolleyes:

hes sooooo fake.

everything i read that he says sounds like a huge lie.

What's your reaction to Coldplay winning the 'Song of the Year' Grammy Award for "Viva la Vida"?

I'm happy for the group, and in a very weird way, I was happy to hear my melody being celebrated. However, I was slightly confused that NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.), the organisation which handles the Grammy Awards, would even consider nominating a track which they knew was heavily contested. These are the people who voted for Milli Vanilli, though it isn't really their job I suppose.

This bit makes me laugh since it shows what a fraud he is. "Consider nominating a track which they knew was heavily contested"? Joe, you moron, you didn't press charges until the day after the nominations were announced! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Edit: Ah, someone else pointed it out first.

Yeah right!:rolleyes:

 

no, he was probably thinking that it only won because of the part they "stole" from him, and therefore it was like he won it. :thinking:

 

 

:bomb:

We could've been group members going to court over this, but it just so happens we're in different groups. Nonetheless though, it really has nothing to do with the Grammy's, or with the audience.

 

He makes it sound like they all wrote Viva together and now they are just disputing authorship. :\

 

It's really just about a group of musicians trying to work out an equitable arrangement - that's really what it's all about (laughs).

 

Yeah, it's about you trying to wangle yourself a nice little 'equitable arrangement' - scumbag !

This dick needs to be put in his place. I really believe that he just wants press. If "Viva la Vida" was just some track by a random band this would never of happened... just a thought.

I'm happy for the group, and in a very weird way, I was happy to hear my melody being celebrated.

 

It's not YOUR MELODY, you asshole. :veryangry2: If they had liked your shitty song, then it would've won a Grammy itself. :censored:

 

What a douche bag.

I think Ill go play Viva La Vida 100 times now haha.

What a douche bag.

 

agreed. :angry:

This guy annoys me immensely. He is wasting everyone's time, including ours. :veryangry2:

Twat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That sums it up for me.

This guy s a total loser...he's just in it for the cash.:veryangry2:

 

In the words of the Laura-Rachey Beatdown-

 

"JERK!" "PUNK!" ~Yeeeaah!~

Oi.

 

Just noticed that Chickenfoot is playing at a big rock concert on Citadel Hill here... I think I'll avoid that one...

Who in their right mind would name a band Chickenfoot? They should be called Chickens**t.

 

And, what kind of album title is Soap on a Rope? They only people who use soap on a rope are the men in prison and we all know why they need to keep the soap on a rope.

The Grammy for Song of the Year is awarded for the actual lyrics of a certain record.

 

Record of the Year would actually be awarding the production values (melody) as well as the mixing, vocals, and other things.

 

So ummm, yeah they weren't celebrating "your" melody, it was the actual lyrics that Coldplay themselves wrote.

And I think it's kind of obvious that Satriani is angry.

When Coldplay won that Grammy, weren't you pissed off?

No, not really.

 

Judging from this quote and the rest of that article, it's quite obvious that Satriani is faking his little temper-tantrum which the entire case is based upon. Remember his earlier comment:

 

I felt like a dagger went right through my heart. It hurt so much.

 

:lol:

His lawyers probably told him to act like he didn't care so that he looked nicer to the judges or some such. :shrug:

Or, more likely, he doesn't actually care at all and just likes the look of all the lovely money the boys are making.

Satriani is such a clown, only stupid!!!!!

I HATE HIM SO MUCH:veryangry2:

I suspect his change in attitude is likely due to the fact that the "behind the scenes" negotiations are not going in his favor and now he wants to save face.

He bascially thought th

at Coldplay would settle out of court and will do everything to avoid a courtcase but I guess he was wrong there. As I can't see Coldplay setteled anything out of court.....so he needs to "play" the nice guy blablabla

 

P.

if satriani could be any more of an ass

What's your reaction to Coldplay winning the 'Song of the Year' Grammy Award for "Viva la Vida"?

I'm happy for the group, and in a very weird way, I was happy to hear my melody being celebrated. However, I was slightly confused that NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.), the organisation which handles the Grammy Awards, would even consider nominating a track which they knew was heavily contested. These are the people who voted for Milli Vanilli, though it isn't really their job I suppose.

 

 

OM :censored: G!!!!