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- 16Joe Satriani - Episode 16March 23, 20221:00:350 Comments
RWTD Joe Satriani (Part 2)
In this episode you will hear the conclusion of my conversation with Joe Satriani aboutt Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" album. You might hear some other stuff too!
- 15Joe Satriani - Episode 15December 24, 20211:18:42
It's Here!!! The Long-Awaited Joe Satriani Episode of RWTD.
My conversation with Joe about Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" was in-depth and it is spread into 2 episodes, each over an hour long!
The first episode is here for Christmas and the second episode will ring in the new year!
- 14James Valentine - Episode 14August 30, 20212:34:37
It's time for another episode of RWTD. My guest is James Valentine from Maroon 5 and we discuss Van Halen's 0U812 album. Get ready to go song by song and hear our thoughts about the way the album was made and the nuances in the music.
- 13Mark Lettieri - Episode 13July 21, 20212:39:24
It's 5150 Time! The long awaited season premiere of RWTD - Right Here, Right Now is locked and loaded for your listening pleasure.
Mark Lettieri is my guest and we take a deep dive into the first Sammy Hagar era Van Halen album, 5150.
Don't miss the special "Mammoth" moment with wah-wah out- freakage!
Produced and Edited by Dweezil Zappa
Opening Title Theme performed by Adam Minkoff
Outro Theme performed by Jacob Deraps
- 12Satchel - Episode 12 (BONUS!May 29, 20212:02:24
Early Years BONUS episode #2. Satchel from Steel Panther is my guest and we discuss his favorite EVH guitar licks, Van Halen's power animals and who would play Van Halen in a movie chronicling their lives. Don't miss out on the FUN! This episode is included in the Early Years bundle as well as the 5150 bundle.
- 11Greg Howe - Episode 11 BONUS!May 11, 20211:39:31
Hello RWTD Friends! Here's a BONUS episode for all of the "Early Years" and "5150" Bundles owners! Enjoy! It can also be purchased a la carte for anyone else who would like to hear it!
- 10Jennifer Batten - Episode 10April 16, 20211:51:18
1984 was a pivotal record for Van Halen. My guest Jennifer Batten, shares stories about her connection to the album. This episode is one of the deepest dives yet into the inner workings of Van Halen's music.
- 9Mark Tremonti - Episode 9February 21, 20211:05:36
Mark Tremonti takes a deep dive on Diver Down! *Mark's audio was recorded via Zoom so there are some digital artifacts.
Produced and Edited by Dweezil Zappa
- 8Billy Corgan - Episode 8February 9, 20211:39:09
- 7Nuno Bettencourt - Episode 7January 19, 20211:19:48
Part 2 of Fair Warning with Nuno Bettencourt.
Nuno Bettencourt tries to break his own record for using the F-word while describing the finer details of Fair Warning. Dweezil Zappa reveals why Godzilla plays a role in "One Foot Out The Door."
- 6Nuno Bettencourt - Episode 6January 2, 20211:00:58
It's here! The long-awaited FAIR WARNING episode! Headphones are recommended!
My conversation with Nuno Bettencourt takes many twists and turns but one thing is for sure, WE BOTH LOVE FAIR WARNING!
- 5Blues Saraceno - Episode 5December 18, 20201:38:38
Runnin With The Dweezil Episode # 5 - Blues Saraceno.
In this episode, we discover secrets sounds on Women And Children First and take a deep dive on all the remaining songs!
- 4Blues Saraceno- Episode 4December 10, 20201:14:31
Runnin' With The Dweezil EP. 4 Blues Saraceno
- 3Paul Gilbert - Episode 3December 3, 20201:18:25
- 2Steve Vai - Episode 2November 26, 20201:28:35
Runnin' With The Dweezil EP. 2 Steve Vai
In this episode, my guest Steve Vai talks with me about Van Halen's debut album. We discuss the songs in detail, track by track with educational commentary and brief musical examples. We also continue our discussion of Edward Van Halen's connection to us and how it changed our lives.
- 1Steve Vai - Episode 1November 19, 20201:14:18
Runnin' With The Dweezil EP. 1 Steve Vai
In this episode, my guest Steve Vai talks with me about a wide range of topics that include playing in my dad's band and Edward Van Halen's connection to us and how it changed our lives. We unravel parts of the mystery behind the phone call that started it all. We learn more about the very first thing I saw Edward Van Halen play up close, stories of recording in the studio with EVH when I was 12 years old and how Steve Vai ended up in David Lee Roth's band.
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Hey Dweezil,
Back to VH3...
Whenever I think about this era I think of Ed on the cover of Guitar World wearing a black t-shirt with white letters that read “WHO THE FUCK IS EDDIE VAN HALEN?” What a badass.
Aside from finding his “musical soulmate” in Gary, what do you think it was about the writing and recording of this album that made Ed so on fire creatively?
Is VH3 most akin to Fair Warning in the sense that Ed was really taking control over what was going to be on these records?
This album features the most varied guitar tones across a VH record. What is your theory on why that is? Do you think the overall dryness of the guitar was a conscious reaction to the sounds he was using on F.U.C.K. and Balance?
Michael Anthony supposedly only played on three songs. Where do you think his vocals and bass playing would have fit in to make certain songs better or more like “classic” Van Halen?
Do you think the album’s less than perfect sound started on the engineering end, during mixing, or both? In your opinion and with your experience why do you think the band and label were content with the production? Do you think these tracks are technically demos?
For all of its supposed flaws I really do love this record. It is RAW. I'm curious to hear what you think about his leads on "Without You", "Once", and "A Year To The Day".
Thanks Dweezil.
Dweezil,
Do you happen to know what Ed is doing in the end of Pleasure Dome at around the last 40 seconds of the song it sounds to me like he is tapping. I have never seen Ed play this live. He has played some of Pleasure Dome live but not this part. You Tube has many playing this part not tapped but it sounds tapped to me? Your take?
Dave
Hello Dweezil.
This is non EVH related but I’d really love to hear you and Warren Demartini go through his criminally under appreciated solo album Crazy Enough To Sing To You with this same treatment
It is a record that I listen to a couple times a month. It’s one of those that, for me, every note, effect and arrangement is perfect.
Thank you for all you share here.
Aloha,
Jay
Hi Dweezil, I may have missed an update elsewhere on the site, but will the Andy Wood Balance episode be posted anytime soon? Really looking forward to Andy's comments on one of my favorite VH albums.
And as a quick follow up question: will you also create an episode for VHIII? I know it’s not a fan favorite and it is not perfect, but in my humble opinion it is very much underrated and I'd certainly be interested in a discussion!
I agree Rolf, I think VH III is an important album to talk about. IMO Gary was singing in the wrong register most of the time, the vocals on that album just didn't work. I think he is an excellent singer in the context of Extreme, but it didn't gel on VH III. But that said, Eddie poured his heart and soul into that record and his playing evolved once again. He played some really creative cool guitar all over that album. I think the way VH III was so poorly received sadly had a lot to do with Eddie not releasing any new music for so long afterwards.
Hi Matt,
Van Halen fans often end up with preferences that relate to specific eras or even a preference for a single album. It is rare to hear a fan choose VHIII as their top choice! When I do the episode on VHIII I'd love to hear some specific questions you might have about the album. I'm going to be recording the episode in a week or so. Best, DZ
I also echo lots of Love for VH3. For me it is the 90's fair warning in that he was VERY experimental. Knowing that Alex was going through a divorce at the time and this is the album would have expected to hear as a solo album as I've heard Eddie played drums on some of the songs as well. Fire in the Hole is a great example as that song is over and EVH tears off into another riff at the end of it. His genius was his unpredictability and this album showcases it.
I would personally love an episode of the bonus tracks from both greatest hits albums.