Hi all,
New to the forum, after starting to hear and read this news today.
I'd like to comment, without the intention of winding people up - I don't believe I have anything controversial to say (apart from I am a big fan of Joe Satriani)
Please note, no pony tail, etc.....
I got really into Coldplay with the release of X & Y, before that the earlier albums were occasional players for me. I bought Viva La Vida off the back of my enjoyment of the band and their music, and it's another great one. I'll be at their gig next weekend, really looking forward to it
Being a guitar player I'm also into Satriani, and have been for a long time. I have met him on many occasions and he's just a normal guy, and very humble.
As a musician I can understand the need to defend your tunes, whether or not there's a strong argument here is another matter. There's definitely a similar structure and melody, but....
... to be honest, I've heard a lot worse "borrowing" for want of a better term
I honestly don't believe Joe is doing this for attention, he's succesful enough without it, and has never been an attention seeker, it's not in his nature.
I suspect, and hope, the respective lawyers/record companies sort this out quickly and it will all get forgotten
Meantime, I will continue to enjoy listening to both artists, as they are all fine musicians who create amazing music. Granted, not everyone will like everything by either (or any) artist, but who does.
I mean, I can't stand coffee..... but love a good cuppa :)
Peace to all
P.S Can anyone tell me the setlist for the current tour?