I'm still working on it. I went down a few recent research rabbit holes in order to add some extra layers to the episode. I'm sorry for the delay. To make these episodes as good as they deserve to be has been a lot more time consuming than anticipated. I appreciate everyone's patience. Best, DZ
I'm still working on Jennifer Batten EP - 10. I'm hoping to have it done by this weekend. 1984 is a pivotal album and I want to make sure the episode incorporates as much important information as it can hold.
RE: 'INTRUDER". Always LOVED that one!!!! The drums, bass and that one fingered keyboard part. Sorry guys...but all I see are strippers dancing to this one.
I remember waiting for Diver Down to come out and feeling disappointed by it at first. I later appreciated it more, but it was a huge let down for me at the time. I got to see VH on this tour and it was such a mind blowing experience. I haven't been to another show like that. I think it's the closest I've come to witnessing nearly Beatles levels of hysteria by a crowd. Most concerts have an up and down level of crowd noise, but this was just a constant roar. The 1984 show I went to was the same though I remember that show being more of a trainwreck at times. The audience didn't care though. At that point they could do no wrong, even if they screwed up and even bailed in the middle of a song.
I have to laugh because as a kid, I was the only human I knew whether child or adult who had all the albums, and I can’t remember my friends having more than maybe one. I was 12 in 84, and I had them all, knew every note and noise, every drum fill and sliding bass note, and every little squeal Roth let out. But I probably played songs like secrets for friends and they said no...no. So now I am hearing you guys basically validate everything I thought about the music, it’s energy and originality, when back then no one listened to the 12 year old! I feel vindicated and that cracks me up. Not only that but a guy who is an awesome player and knew Edward took a moment to say thanks more than once for listening to the show is just really cool. No, thank you!
Dz- someone finally gets me! The genuine love for Fair Warning and all the nuance in the playing and the band was so satisfying. I only wish you and Nuno, Billy could keep taking for another 3 more hours. Thank you for doing such a tremendous job and answering so many questions I had about Ed’s playing. I’m already moved on to thinner picks and holding between my thumb and “the business” finger.
I'm glad you're enjoying the series. As a "lifer" myself, I am still learning new things about Edward's music and techniques. The Diver Down episode is processing the upload and will be available shortly.
I've been re-listening and I wish the episodes were loaded on the site differently so that when I'm playing them the next episode plays instead of the prior episode...just a thought.
This experience has been fun, insightful and informative. Thank you for carrying-on the religion of VH which at its core was about bringing people together. It’s absolutely thrilling to hear the passion and reverence for the music coming from you and your guests. Thanks so much for taking time to explain some of the technical parts about the equipment and the playing. I am truly enjoying this like no other experience. Thanks!
Mr. Zappa. I can't thank you enough. Every episode has been phenomenal. While I understand that you cannot interview EVERYONE. I truly feel that a talk with Terry Kilgore and or Chris Holmes (maybe even George Lynch) might bring to light more onto Mr. Van Halen's early development as a guitarist seeing that they were around the band during the club days.
Thank you for, I'm glad you're enjoying the series. I have spoken with George Lynch, Neal Schon and Rick Nielsen about the early days of VH as well as Greg Renoff and Brain Kehew. I'm planning a special Early Years recap episode that will feature multiple guests in one episode and serve as a transition into the Sammy Hagar era for all of us.
There are many people I would love to talk to for this series but not enough hours in the day!
Excellent stuff here, such a treat. Steve Vai is phenomenal. Such a classy guy and eloquent speaker. You should do an episode with him dedicated to Frank. It would be so cool to hear the two of you taking about that!
If you listen to the Oakland unchained carefully I think it’s actually Ed who screws up and starts the verse riff too early, catches himself then corrects It. Compared to the album version that’s what I’m hearing. Listen again comparing it to FW and I think you’ll agree. Great stuff as always
Hey Joseph, It’s funny, cause I checked that after the episode and noticed the same thing! Dave was on point and Ed jumped the gun! In the end it was still cool to hear to hear a different version!
This whole series is a dream. I have learned so much about his playing from these discussions and love the live clips, isolated tracks, and unreleased stuff you've been playing to illustrate points. Looking forward to the next episodes.
The episode with Billy was great. The exchange between Dweezil and Billy, which at times included differing insights, was great food for thought. Billy was right: Eddie's smile belies the absolute fire of his playing. I am glad this episode on Fair Warning was added to the series. The Nuno episode was painfully bad.
When is new episode coming?
Hi Bill,
I'm still working on it. I went down a few recent research rabbit holes in order to add some extra layers to the episode. I'm sorry for the delay. To make these episodes as good as they deserve to be has been a lot more time consuming than anticipated. I appreciate everyone's patience. Best, DZ
This should be the intro to the 1984 episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNb84yfmq5E
Mash up between Smokey Robinson and Van Halen.
That one is really good!
When can we here the interview with Jennifer Batten?
Hi Nathan,
I'm still working on Jennifer Batten EP - 10. I'm hoping to have it done by this weekend. 1984 is a pivotal album and I want to make sure the episode incorporates as much important information as it can hold.
RE: 'INTRUDER". Always LOVED that one!!!! The drums, bass and that one fingered keyboard part. Sorry guys...but all I see are strippers dancing to this one.
Did I already miss the listening parties and Q&A? I signed up about 2 weeks ago
Hi Chet,
No, you did not! We are setting the listening parties up and hoping to start next week. We will keep you posted. Best, DZ
Hey Dweezil,
Very exciting podcast, did you get a chance to talk to Steve Lukather about EVH?
Did Eddie show you all the licks in Eruption or did you work it out yourself?
Hi Snake,
I haven't talked to Steve Lukather yet but I plan to have a good chat with him soon!
I learned all of the licks from Eruption from listen to the recording over and over and over and over and over...
Best, DZ
I remember waiting for Diver Down to come out and feeling disappointed by it at first. I later appreciated it more, but it was a huge let down for me at the time. I got to see VH on this tour and it was such a mind blowing experience. I haven't been to another show like that. I think it's the closest I've come to witnessing nearly Beatles levels of hysteria by a crowd. Most concerts have an up and down level of crowd noise, but this was just a constant roar. The 1984 show I went to was the same though I remember that show being more of a trainwreck at times. The audience didn't care though. At that point they could do no wrong, even if they screwed up and even bailed in the middle of a song.
my fave off the cuff live EVH solo... https://youtu.be/cvl5wEDkjXM
I have to laugh because as a kid, I was the only human I knew whether child or adult who had all the albums, and I can’t remember my friends having more than maybe one. I was 12 in 84, and I had them all, knew every note and noise, every drum fill and sliding bass note, and every little squeal Roth let out. But I probably played songs like secrets for friends and they said no...no. So now I am hearing you guys basically validate everything I thought about the music, it’s energy and originality, when back then no one listened to the 12 year old! I feel vindicated and that cracks me up. Not only that but a guy who is an awesome player and knew Edward took a moment to say thanks more than once for listening to the show is just really cool. No, thank you!
Another big thumbs up Dweezil! Tremonti is the definition of a pro and his honesty is the best part. His (and your) analysis was excellent.
Dz- someone finally gets me! The genuine love for Fair Warning and all the nuance in the playing and the band was so satisfying. I only wish you and Nuno, Billy could keep taking for another 3 more hours. Thank you for doing such a tremendous job and answering so many questions I had about Ed’s playing. I’m already moved on to thinner picks and holding between my thumb and “the business” finger.
Hi Robert,
I'm glad you're enjoying the series. As a "lifer" myself, I am still learning new things about Edward's music and techniques. The Diver Down episode is processing the upload and will be available shortly.
When will the next episode be available?
Your doing an awesome job!!!
I've been re-listening and I wish the episodes were loaded on the site differently so that when I'm playing them the next episode plays instead of the prior episode...just a thought.
Cheers.
This experience has been fun, insightful and informative. Thank you for carrying-on the religion of VH which at its core was about bringing people together. It’s absolutely thrilling to hear the passion and reverence for the music coming from you and your guests. Thanks so much for taking time to explain some of the technical parts about the equipment and the playing. I am truly enjoying this like no other experience. Thanks!
Hi David,
I appreciate your comment. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. There's quite a bit more still to come. Best, DZ
Mr. Zappa. I can't thank you enough. Every episode has been phenomenal. While I understand that you cannot interview EVERYONE. I truly feel that a talk with Terry Kilgore and or Chris Holmes (maybe even George Lynch) might bring to light more onto Mr. Van Halen's early development as a guitarist seeing that they were around the band during the club days.
Again...THANK YOU!!!
Hi David,
Thank you for, I'm glad you're enjoying the series. I have spoken with George Lynch, Neal Schon and Rick Nielsen about the early days of VH as well as Greg Renoff and Brain Kehew. I'm planning a special Early Years recap episode that will feature multiple guests in one episode and serve as a transition into the Sammy Hagar era for all of us.
There are many people I would love to talk to for this series but not enough hours in the day!
Best, DZ
Hey Dweezil,
Excellent stuff here, such a treat. Steve Vai is phenomenal. Such a classy guy and eloquent speaker. You should do an episode with him dedicated to Frank. It would be so cool to hear the two of you taking about that!
Dweezil
If you listen to the Oakland unchained carefully I think it’s actually Ed who screws up and starts the verse riff too early, catches himself then corrects It. Compared to the album version that’s what I’m hearing. Listen again comparing it to FW and I think you’ll agree. Great stuff as always
Hey Joseph, It’s funny, cause I checked that after the episode and noticed the same thing! Dave was on point and Ed jumped the gun! In the end it was still cool to hear to hear a different version!
This whole series is a dream. I have learned so much about his playing from these discussions and love the live clips, isolated tracks, and unreleased stuff you've been playing to illustrate points. Looking forward to the next episodes.
The episode with Billy was great. The exchange between Dweezil and Billy, which at times included differing insights, was great food for thought. Billy was right: Eddie's smile belies the absolute fire of his playing. I am glad this episode on Fair Warning was added to the series. The Nuno episode was painfully bad.
Great episode with Billy, love the Mammoth clips.
fair warning is my nr 1 album all time
it’s awesome to hear the love and respect of all the different musicians for King Edward and =VH=
Fantastic job again Dweezil, can’t wait for the next epi. That’s gotta be a special one too with Mark!