Thank you so much Dweezil and Jennifer. This was yet another amazing episode filled with so many great back stories. I love the intricate nuances you point out in the music that average fans like me are so happy to hear. Edwards music changed my life and has become the musical base of which all other bands are compared too. This series of episodes you’re doing it’s such a wonderful tribute to a man that gave the world so much beautiful music. Thanks again.-Jeff
Dweezil.no presssure. My fault for being in a rush and responding. You truly have done an excellent job. And thanks for sharing the lick eddie played at your house the first time he came over to meet your dad. ( Dont rape me in this but I think that story and the demonstration of the “ lick” was worth the cash for this lol.
Thank you Dweezil and guests! For the longest time I had this idea that the "toying with us" part in Eruption reminded me of a Looney Tunes cartoon and I finally researched it. It's a Kreutzer Etude and I remember being introduced to it in the Looney Tunes cartoon where the cast of the Jack Benny Show were cartoon mice. Anywho, this is the etude.
Batten makes a very solid point, "..even if he's worked out a solo, it never sounds worked out, it never sounds pre-thought out or stiff, but generally it just sounds so natural and off the cuff, it's quite the delight."
Hi Dweezil , love the 1984 episode...Aces .... !!! just A1 !! ... Can I ask a question for the listening party ? , Did Edward ever suggest where he came up with the idea to use the variac ? as it is another of his "Genius moments " .
He said in an interview when he got the Marshall, it was set at the English setting (240v) so it was only getting half-power INTO it when he plugged into the American mains (A.C. power). Je knew something was "wrong",as it was so quiet, but he loved the sound. So he found that starving the amp of voltage made it sound cool, more sag/compression, and he could dial in that amount with a Variac.
Oh man I was sure hoping you or Jennifer were going to actually break down how the intro to Panama begins! Would’ve been cool to hear a count-off and other tips to playing it from a drummer and a guitarist point of view. I think you have enough guitar geeks or musicians who can relate to such a discussion if only for a minute.
Cool! Really appreciate that. and if it's a similar issue I'd say the same thing about 'Hot For Teacher'. Where the H E L L is a VHDownbeat? hahhaha Best, JT
Great episode...as usual. How many VH boots do you have? I just listened to a 1984 concert from Montreal on vhnd.com. Such a great concert. They nailed Girl Gone Bad that night. 1984 is such an awesome album. Thanks for going deep into the albums. It’s going to be very interesting to get details on the next phase of VH...the Hagar years.
DWEEEEEZILLLL!!!!!!! SWEET!!!!!! To my surprise there is a treat this morning on the East coast lol! Cant wait and thanks for the "updates n trailers" Already sounds kinda sick 5 mins in
Excellent podcasts! Such great, detailed information for those studying the EVH style!
I'm curious if the presets are going to be released at a later date? I'm guessing the bonus episodes will be last. No rush, I have much content to absorb yet. Looking forward to the future episodes! Thank you!
I love your bootleg snippets. I’ve heard a lot of great soundboard bootlegs. Did EVH ever tell you why they never released any live albums in the early 80s? They would have sold millions.
Hoping that WVH finds some great shows that finally see an official release.
ive always hoped for an expansive VH box set with demos, live tracks, instrumentals etc.
Speaking of Wolfie ... the stuff he's putting out is so impressive. His song writing is really solid ... his vocals are great (I appreciate them much more for the stuff he is doing as opposed to trying to fill in the Michael Anthony backing vocals shoes). I think WVH is going to really move the VH legacy in a great direction in the coming decades. Might not be Eddie/Alex VH type of stuff ... but still really great stuff. I can't wait to see what he does.
***and yes ... I too hope the estate eventually finds some wonderful gems in the vault and releases some great 'expansive box set'.
They said that they recorded mostly what the band sounded like "live" in the studio, so they didn't see a need to release a live album. Sadly, that's not the point - a live show has the interaction and looseness that even "live" studio playing doesn't capture. Sadly there are no professionally-recorded shows in the WBros vault, just a few pieces on the shows where they did live video shoots ("Dance the Night Away" "Unchained" etc). I don't remember any pro-radio shows, like King Biscuit etc - ever done either. Sadly, the Japan live record is all we get, officially...
I suggest that everyone go back and listen to the available episodes again while we wait for the 1984 episode. Such good stuff. I think the Nuno and Blues episodes are my favorites.
Dweezil !!! Please do not buckle to any perceived 'pressure' of sticking to your originally stated weekly release timeline.
Though it may be disappointing for most of us to wait longer than we thought we would have to ... let creativity drive this project. If you find more goodies and nuggets to include in an episode ... please do take that time. So far every episode has been beyond amazing and enjoyably to listen to. So whatever you are doing ... keep it up ... you may hear some claims of 'disappointments' or chatter of 'frustration' ... but I think even those mentioning that would agree ... just do what you have to to make these the best they can be!
On a side not ... i just finished transcribing your Confessions tune 'Obviously Influenced by the Devil' ... I now continue my pleading to do a future podcast series on that album! lol
I'll never stop!!! I'm like "Q" ... except ... with more of a positive vibe. lol
Love this podcast series. Been an awesome listen so far. That said, really disappointing that there has been a month-long wait for the new episode. Episodes were promoted as being 'weekly' when I purchased the bundle. Not trying to be a jerk or anything, just stating the facts and my feelings.
I appreciate the feedback and I totally understand why you would be disappointed in the delay. I'm definitely behind schedule and I apologize.
I've been working on several episodes at once in order to get things rolling for Thursday deliveries again. It's actually quite a task to make the RWTD episodes and some of them require more time to create.
If it was an easy cookie-cutter process that would be ideal for production but it hasn't turned out to be the case since the goal is to make the episodes as in-depth as possible.
If I put way less effort into the episodes I could crank them out. At the end of the day, I don't think that would be what anyone wants.
Hopefully, all of our friends in the RWTD community will be able to understand that there are benefits when the episodes can be presented properly. Being such a fan of the music myself, I really try my best to deliver content that presents new information and perspectives. All things considered, it's honestly very time-consuming to do all of the research and editing. I do it all myself and the information is very personalized. The episodes are the way they are because of that effort.
That said, I'm aware that you all want to hear them more frequently and so do I! Lots of good stuff is coming very soon!
They should all be downloadable for you as long as you're selecting the files from your proper bundle. If you have the 5150 bundle, you would listen and download from the 5150 player and so on. If you are having trouble downloading from the correct location let me know and we will see if there is something weird going on. We will definitely get you sorted out.
Thank you Sir. I am working from the 5150 bundle. When I select an episode it brings me to a “streaming” page. I have not been able to locate a download option. I didn’t really take note till the last comments about downloads. I just always make sure I have WiFi access. Thanks for your attention to this. Feel bad asking
Thank you so much !!!! I didnt know about blog. I was on a long drive and listened to the first 3 eps again. Vai and gilbert. The $50 was worth that. ( love to hear more of your stories as well. Can’t even imagine having those artists around you ,, your pops eddie Vai. )
Yes I can help answer that. Production slowed down because I was able to learn some new information about the 1984 album that was worth including in the episode. It has taken extra time to complete the episode. I've also had a busy schedule recording future episodes while the guests were available.
Episode 10 is coming next. I appreciate you patience. Best, DZ
Hi. Apologies for another post but did you ever hear Ed jam on “fur elise”. Beethoven ? Stumbled upon a vid from 1986 ( cow place ) and at 1:20 he just starts playin and improvising on it. Not that long but long enough to vibe on it. I never heard anything like this. Thoughts??
I did see Ed play that Beethoven bit a few times. I'm pretty sure it was from the OU812 tour but would have to double check. It was cool to hear him play that bit. He didn't do anything else like that on any other tour.
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Thank you so much Dweezil and Jennifer. This was yet another amazing episode filled with so many great back stories. I love the intricate nuances you point out in the music that average fans like me are so happy to hear. Edwards music changed my life and has become the musical base of which all other bands are compared too. This series of episodes you’re doing it’s such a wonderful tribute to a man that gave the world so much beautiful music. Thanks again.-Jeff
Dweezil.no presssure. My fault for being in a rush and responding. You truly have done an excellent job. And thanks for sharing the lick eddie played at your house the first time he came over to meet your dad. ( Dont rape me in this but I think that story and the demonstration of the “ lick” was worth the cash for this lol.
Can't wait for the bonus episodes!
I’m sorry. Your email / message said your uploading the episodes this Sunday ??? ( misread and typed in a flurry of anticipation ,, please forgive )
No Worries Jim! If I can, I'll post it sooner.
Hi Mr Zappa,,, where do we find the bonus epis?
Thank you Dweezil and guests! For the longest time I had this idea that the "toying with us" part in Eruption reminded me of a Looney Tunes cartoon and I finally researched it. It's a Kreutzer Etude and I remember being introduced to it in the Looney Tunes cartoon where the cast of the Jack Benny Show were cartoon mice. Anywho, this is the etude.
Batten makes a very solid point, "..even if he's worked out a solo, it never sounds worked out, it never sounds pre-thought out or stiff, but generally it just sounds so natural and off the cuff, it's quite the delight."
Hi Dweezil , love the 1984 episode...Aces .... !!! just A1 !! ... Can I ask a question for the listening party ? , Did Edward ever suggest where he came up with the idea to use the variac ? as it is another of his "Genius moments " .
He said in an interview when he got the Marshall, it was set at the English setting (240v) so it was only getting half-power INTO it when he plugged into the American mains (A.C. power). Je knew something was "wrong",as it was so quiet, but he loved the sound. So he found that starving the amp of voltage made it sound cool, more sag/compression, and he could dial in that amount with a Variac.
Oh man I was sure hoping you or Jennifer were going to actually break down how the intro to Panama begins! Would’ve been cool to hear a count-off and other tips to playing it from a drummer and a guitarist point of view. I think you have enough guitar geeks or musicians who can relate to such a discussion if only for a minute.
Hi JT,
I can help with that. I'll post a video about it on my site.
Cool! Really appreciate that. and if it's a similar issue I'd say the same thing about 'Hot For Teacher'. Where the H E L L is a VHDownbeat? hahhaha
Best, JT
DZ,
Great episode...as usual. How many VH boots do you have? I just listened to a 1984 concert from Montreal on vhnd.com. Such a great concert. They nailed Girl Gone Bad that night. 1984 is such an awesome album. Thanks for going deep into the albums. It’s going to be very interesting to get details on the next phase of VH...the Hagar years.
That EVH moment in Germany was a BEAUTIFUL way to the end the 1984 episode...❤️.
Definitely. Finally got to finish it. So sweet
DWEEEEEZILLLL!!!!!!! SWEET!!!!!! To my surprise there is a treat this morning on the East coast lol! Cant wait and thanks for the "updates n trailers" Already sounds kinda sick 5 mins in
Excellent podcasts! Such great, detailed information for those studying the EVH style!
I'm curious if the presets are going to be released at a later date? I'm guessing the bonus episodes will be last. No rush, I have much content to absorb yet. Looking forward to the future episodes! Thank you!
DZ,
I love your bootleg snippets. I’ve heard a lot of great soundboard bootlegs. Did EVH ever tell you why they never released any live albums in the early 80s? They would have sold millions.
Hoping that WVH finds some great shows that finally see an official release.
ive always hoped for an expansive VH box set with demos, live tracks, instrumentals etc.
Speaking of Wolfie ... the stuff he's putting out is so impressive. His song writing is really solid ... his vocals are great (I appreciate them much more for the stuff he is doing as opposed to trying to fill in the Michael Anthony backing vocals shoes). I think WVH is going to really move the VH legacy in a great direction in the coming decades. Might not be Eddie/Alex VH type of stuff ... but still really great stuff. I can't wait to see what he does.
***and yes ... I too hope the estate eventually finds some wonderful gems in the vault and releases some great 'expansive box set'.
They said that they recorded mostly what the band sounded like "live" in the studio, so they didn't see a need to release a live album. Sadly, that's not the point - a live show has the interaction and looseness that even "live" studio playing doesn't capture. Sadly there are no professionally-recorded shows in the WBros vault, just a few pieces on the shows where they did live video shoots ("Dance the Night Away" "Unchained" etc). I don't remember any pro-radio shows, like King Biscuit etc - ever done either. Sadly, the Japan live record is all we get, officially...
I suggest that everyone go back and listen to the available episodes again while we wait for the 1984 episode. Such good stuff. I think the Nuno and Blues episodes are my favorites.
Dweezil !!! Please do not buckle to any perceived 'pressure' of sticking to your originally stated weekly release timeline.
Though it may be disappointing for most of us to wait longer than we thought we would have to ... let creativity drive this project. If you find more goodies and nuggets to include in an episode ... please do take that time. So far every episode has been beyond amazing and enjoyably to listen to. So whatever you are doing ... keep it up ... you may hear some claims of 'disappointments' or chatter of 'frustration' ... but I think even those mentioning that would agree ... just do what you have to to make these the best they can be!
On a side not ... i just finished transcribing your Confessions tune 'Obviously Influenced by the Devil' ... I now continue my pleading to do a future podcast series on that album! lol
I'll never stop!!! I'm like "Q" ... except ... with more of a positive vibe. lol
Well said Timothy!! I will wait as long as it takes as each episode is fantastic and keep getting better.
I also second the thought of having a detailed podcast on the Confessions album. Still one of my all time favorite albums.
Ditto.
Love this podcast series. Been an awesome listen so far. That said, really disappointing that there has been a month-long wait for the new episode. Episodes were promoted as being 'weekly' when I purchased the bundle. Not trying to be a jerk or anything, just stating the facts and my feelings.
Hi Timothy,
I appreciate the feedback and I totally understand why you would be disappointed in the delay. I'm definitely behind schedule and I apologize.
I've been working on several episodes at once in order to get things rolling for Thursday deliveries again. It's actually quite a task to make the RWTD episodes and some of them require more time to create.
If it was an easy cookie-cutter process that would be ideal for production but it hasn't turned out to be the case since the goal is to make the episodes as in-depth as possible.
If I put way less effort into the episodes I could crank them out. At the end of the day, I don't think that would be what anyone wants.
Hopefully, all of our friends in the RWTD community will be able to understand that there are benefits when the episodes can be presented properly. Being such a fan of the music myself, I really try my best to deliver content that presents new information and perspectives. All things considered, it's honestly very time-consuming to do all of the research and editing. I do it all myself and the information is very personalized. The episodes are the way they are because of that effort.
That said, I'm aware that you all want to hear them more frequently and so do I! Lots of good stuff is coming very soon!
Best, DZ
Hi. Is there a way to download the episodes? I recently noticed the only way I can listen is to stream. Thank you
Hi Jim,
They should all be downloadable for you as long as you're selecting the files from your proper bundle. If you have the 5150 bundle, you would listen and download from the 5150 player and so on. If you are having trouble downloading from the correct location let me know and we will see if there is something weird going on. We will definitely get you sorted out.
Thank you Sir. I am working from the 5150 bundle. When I select an episode it brings me to a “streaming” page. I have not been able to locate a download option. I didn’t really take note till the last comments about downloads. I just always make sure I have WiFi access. Thanks for your attention to this. Feel bad asking
No worries! I'll connect you with Andrea and she can help get you sorted. Best, DZ
FYI, I just posted a blog about the rare Ripley Super Pluto Guitar. You might like it!
Thank you so much !!!! I didnt know about blog. I was on a long drive and listened to the first 3 eps again. Vai and gilbert. The $50 was worth that. ( love to hear more of your stories as well. Can’t even imagine having those artists around you ,, your pops eddie Vai. )
Im a little late to the party. Is there a reason for delay on listening to new podcasts from running with the dweezil ?
george from Chicago.
Hi George,
Yes I can help answer that. Production slowed down because I was able to learn some new information about the 1984 album that was worth including in the episode. It has taken extra time to complete the episode. I've also had a busy schedule recording future episodes while the guests were available.
Episode 10 is coming next. I appreciate you patience. Best, DZ
Hi. Apologies for another post but did you ever hear Ed jam on “fur elise”. Beethoven ? Stumbled upon a vid from 1986 ( cow place ) and at 1:20 he just starts playin and improvising on it. Not that long but long enough to vibe on it. I never heard anything like this. Thoughts??
https://youtu.be/7G9otXcqwz0
( felt like the interview with nuno I think where you played solo section elongated where eddie rips out)
Hi Jim,
I did see Ed play that Beethoven bit a few times. I'm pretty sure it was from the OU812 tour but would have to double check. It was cool to hear him play that bit. He didn't do anything else like that on any other tour.