Joe Satriani - Flying in a Blue Dream

An hour-long disc filled with musical explorations and compositions that defy belief, Flying in a Blue Dream is unquestionably Joe Satriani at his absolute best. Breaking his all-instrumental tradition for the first time, he croons on six of the disc's 18 tracks, including the weird "Strange"; and the bluesy, hard-rocking "Big Bad Moon"; and the driving "Can't Slow Down." Satriani's voice isn't extraordinary, but it fits extremely well with the music he creates, especially on the acoustic-tinged, uplifting "I Believe." It's his playing that's the really impressive thing here, though; his unique tone and complex song structures are enhanced by his signature playing style and the incredible array of effects and tricks he wrestles out of his instrument. The disc closes with the high-flying, misty piece "Into the Light," leaving behind a feeling of real wonder. Soaring, powerful, and triumphant, this recording deserves a place in everyone's collection. ~ Phil Carter, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bernie Grundman Mastering Bob Smith Drums (Electric), Drums, Programming, Percussion Chad Munsey Assistant Engineer Daniel Levitin Sounds Dave Plank Assistant Engineer David Bett Art Direction David Luke Assistant Engineer David Lune Assistant Engineer Jeff Campitelli Percussion, Programming, Drums, Drums (Electric) Jeff Katz Photography Joe Satriani Keyboards, Banjo, Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Programming, Harmonica, Producer, Arranger, Vocals John Cuniberti Engineer, Sitar, Producer, Percussion Ken Friedman Photography Matt Kelly Assistant Engineer Matt Wallace Assistant Engineer Michael Rosen Assistant Engineer Michael Semanick Assistant Engineer Mick Brigden Art Direction Neil Zlozower Photography Pete Scaturro Programming, Design Simon Phillips Drums Stephen Hart Assistant Engineer Stuart Hamm Bass Stuart Namm ? Tom Size Assistant Engineer