The John Petrucci Interview

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  • čas přidán 2. 05. 2017
  • In this episode of SOUNDING OFF we talk to Dream Theater's Guitarist John Petrucci. Here is a bio of John:
    John Peter Petrucci (born July 12, 1967) is an American guitarist, composer and producer. He is best known as a founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. With his former bandmate Mike Portnoy, he has produced all Dream Theater albums from 1999's Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory to 2009's Black Clouds & Silver Linings, and has been the sole producer of the band's albums released since Portnoy's departure in 2010. Petrucci was named as the third player on the G3 tour six times, more than any other invited guitarist. Joel McIver's 2009 book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists ranks Petrucci second, after Dave Mustaine. He was also named as one of the "Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time" by GuitarOne magazine. In 2012, Petrucci was ranked the 17th greatest guitarist of all time by a Guitar World magazine reader's poll.
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  • @stoyanpetkov182
    @stoyanpetkov182 Před 5 lety +534

    Please do a Dream Theater song in "what makes this song great"!

    • @TTDimes
      @TTDimes Před 5 lety +32

      YEAH man! i would love that! Breaking all Illusions or Octavarium

    • @king-manu2758
      @king-manu2758 Před 4 lety +7

      @@TTDimes you'd have to go further back than that to actually find songs that merit a what makes this song great segment

    • @enki2958
      @enki2958 Před 4 lety +11

      @@king-manu2758 I would recommend "Caught in a web", "The dance of eternity" or "This dying sould".

    • @AskAScreenwriter
      @AskAScreenwriter Před 4 lety +15

      I know it may be cliche but "Pull Me Under" somehow defied all odds to become a radio hit, as well. That's how I first discovered Dream Theater. I can certainly see a 'What Makes This Song Great" breakdown of it. And if you know the band, maybe you won't get demonetized for it! ;-)

    • @archikogan
      @archikogan Před 4 lety +5

      6 00

  • @Goreuncle
    @Goreuncle Před 2 lety +45

    Almost 5 years and only 138k views? People clearly don't know what's good.
    There's nothing like listening to a geeky conversation between musicians, especially when Petrucci is involved.
    A guitar legend, yet so down to earth, friendly, funny and honest.

  • @dntinpalevo
    @dntinpalevo Před 7 lety +219

    Being able to skype call God...what a great time we live in!

    • @Ojoe2010
      @Ojoe2010 Před 5 lety +2

      Hehehe, exaggerated...yet funny. You made me giggle, thank you. :)

    • @DrunkenMaster420
      @DrunkenMaster420 Před 4 lety +2

      Jesus

  • @aloak
    @aloak Před 2 lety +32

    It’s 2021, almost 2022 and I’m still waiting for a “what makes this song great” on Dream Theater. :(

    • @texoport
      @texoport Před 11 měsíci +2

      You can't do that if there are no great Dream Theater songs
      /s

  • @zackeriah87
    @zackeriah87 Před 7 lety +97

    Eric Johnson would be a EPIC interview as well.. This was so great.. Steve Vai now John.. I'm in heaven!

  • @andresilvasophisma
    @andresilvasophisma Před 7 lety +108

    Great interview, Petrucci is a very down to Earth guy.
    I had the luck of talking to him once, he was just like this.
    It's not just for the camera.

    • @danielmj85
      @danielmj85 Před rokem

      Obviously ... he is Jesus ... jk

  • @CelinePeren
    @CelinePeren Před 7 lety +254

    John talking about Allan Holdsworth is literally me talking about John Petrucci

    • @JimbrasMermelevos
      @JimbrasMermelevos Před 5 lety +14

      I wonder what happens if you talk about Holdsworth, then...

    • @pzdipuing
      @pzdipuing Před 5 lety +3

      Maybe allan holdsworth knw more about playing outside the key but damn john petruci kills evrybody in sense of timing n melody

    • @JimbrasMermelevos
      @JimbrasMermelevos Před 5 lety +1

      @@pzdipuing hey, could we have a coffee or something? I loved the way you talk... Let's talk more to each other, alright?

    • @jamescuttsmusicjcm5013
      @jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 Před 5 lety

      @@kendrakrust1244 jeeebuz! I would too.

    • @andym28
      @andym28 Před 5 lety +1

      Give it 15 years you'll go on about holdsworth

  • @The_Tarmaster
    @The_Tarmaster Před 7 lety +86

    I love being alive in this age. To be able to access such amazing things like your channel for free is just mind blowing. I was born in 82. I grew up before technology. My childhood was rich with experience. Now, I am an adult during this incredible explosion of innovation and advancement. I'd like to think I am getting to live through the greatest time in mankind's history.

    • @Bayo106
      @Bayo106 Před 6 lety +5

      you grew up in 1782?

    • @richstellman4992
      @richstellman4992 Před 5 lety +2

      Great point. Would've killed back then to have this access and insight into players like Rhoads, Lynch, Satch, etc.

  • @petergrifindor
    @petergrifindor Před 7 lety +91

    This is insane.
    Best channel ever

  • @silviomp
    @silviomp Před 7 lety +84

    Rick, you're the man! Your channel is a huge contribution to mankind!

  • @onixtheone
    @onixtheone Před 7 lety +290

    Never clicked on a video this fast..

    • @distantstorm3808
      @distantstorm3808 Před 7 lety +21

      Petrucci?!?! My mind is officially blown. Way to go, Rick.

  • @kryme
    @kryme Před 6 lety +22

    I think it's safe to say that this is BY FAR the best music related interview I've ever read or watched. I was stuck to the screen and headphones for 45 minutes straight, these questions were so relevant and well thought out, actually all the stuff that I am constantly wondering about. So all I can say is THANK YOU RICK, keep up the good work. It's your contribution to make this world a better place! :)

  • @SenseInTheChaos
    @SenseInTheChaos Před 7 lety +32

    Rick you're killing it with these 'Sounding Off' interviews. I've never been so glad to have subb'ed to a CZcams channel! Thank you!!

    • @RickBeato
      @RickBeato  Před 7 lety +18

      SenseInTheChaos I'm not sure people realize that the more people that subscribe the easier it is to get great guests like John. So for the people that haven't subscribed and watch my channel they should subscribe because it'll help me get a lot more interviews like this. Thanks! Rick

  • @mattf9076
    @mattf9076 Před 7 lety +21

    It will never cease to amaze how all these greats view Holdsworth in such high regard. Their awe and shock is the same as mine(and I am nothing but a keyboard warrior). Holdworth really was his own genre.

  • @CASNY4METAL
    @CASNY4METAL Před 2 lety +12

    DT got their very first Grammy, so glad for them

    • @tronlady1
      @tronlady1 Před 2 lety +2

      Brought me to tears. Even though I don’t find the stuff Petrucci is doing nowadays exciting I have so much love for the guy. I think the songwriting has gone downhill in the last few years but they’ve worked so hard for so long and produced the most incredible back catalogue. It’s time DT got the recognition they deserve they’ve bloody well earned it.

  • @UroboricNate
    @UroboricNate Před 7 lety +37

    Man, i want to own every Dream Theater album with John Petruccis signature instrumental mix!

  • @bskavronsky
    @bskavronsky Před 5 lety +4

    This is legit one of the most important channels on CZcams

  • @tonyr7474
    @tonyr7474 Před 4 lety +11

    John is absolutely one of the greatest guitarists. He’s sound is powerful but at the same time very melodic. All his solos are great. Love his new pickups from dimarzio

  • @benjammin105123
    @benjammin105123 Před 5 lety +21

    It takes a guy like Rick who knows a lot to even interview John effectively.

  • @rrsscc2006
    @rrsscc2006 Před 7 lety +26

    Rick from the bottom of my heart , thank you ... its the best channel
    Ever . Im in love , watching it every day , all day . Your contribution to the music community its un unbelievable . Thanks 🙌

  • @dougmacaulay3105
    @dougmacaulay3105 Před 2 lety +5

    I’m so happy he finds some of his own licks hard... makes me feel pretty good about my bad versions of them.

  • @DominicAirola
    @DominicAirola Před 6 lety +28

    Do an episode with Michael Romeo of Symphony X

  • @punishmentforall
    @punishmentforall Před 6 lety +17

    John Petrucci standing in awe of Allan Holdsworth - it raises his standing even higher.

  • @juancarlos-dx1or
    @juancarlos-dx1or Před 7 lety +54

    I love how open minded ricks channel is regarding to its guests,its a way of celebrating great musicianship regardless of genres

  • @mprater86
    @mprater86 Před 7 lety +22

    Dude, you got to talk to Petrucci for an hour? So COOL! :D & Thanks for posting

  • @GridZone
    @GridZone Před 7 lety +16

    Killing it with the guests...

  • @garylayton5719
    @garylayton5719 Před rokem +2

    Great interview, Rick. I don’t know how I’ve only found this recently. John is definitely my hero when it comes to guitar. I stumbled upon him back in high school when images and words came out. I was in awe and have been ever since. I’ve been lucky enough to meet him a few times and what a nice guy. He’s full of humility and treats everyone with the utmost respect.

  • @tonyr7474
    @tonyr7474 Před 4 lety +17

    I wish I could see the in concert. Back when Mike Portnoy was in the band. Sad that he left Dream Theater. However, Mike Mangini came in and filled Portnoy’s shoes beautifully. Mangini plays and keeps the music as original to the albums and doesn’t change anything on all the music Portnoy played. And that’s awesome. Thats respect.

  • @flapjackson6077
    @flapjackson6077 Před 2 lety +5

    Rick, you’re a great interviewer. Your breadth of musical knowledge is perfectly suited to interviewing musical geeks like John Petrucci.
    What a cool interview! Two musical masters talking music! 🤙

  • @NotRightMusic
    @NotRightMusic Před 7 lety +27

    I usually don't get into interviews because the interviewer usually asks generic questions that don't interest me. What's nice about Rick is that he is also heavily involved with music, asks the kind of questions I would ask, and isn't afraid to geek out! Thanks Rick!

  • @tonyr7474
    @tonyr7474 Před 4 lety +21

    I just started listening to Dream Theatre a few years ago. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard from them before. I’ve gotten all there albums and listened to all of the from the first album to their newest and current album. It seems every album has a solo or two that really hits me hard and grabs me deep inside and inspires me.

    • @mitchweiner
      @mitchweiner Před 2 lety +1

      Same here. I just got into them last year because they were in my recommendations through Rick Beato!

    • @bassimprovjams3772
      @bassimprovjams3772 Před 2 lety

      Awesome!! Glad you found them!!! Enjoy 😊

    • @bassimprovjams3772
      @bassimprovjams3772 Před 2 lety

      @@mitchweiner nice!!! Enjoy homie!!!

  • @MichaelTroyPianist
    @MichaelTroyPianist Před 6 lety +6

    Another AMAZING and articulate interview. So darn good.

  • @VasilBelezhkov
    @VasilBelezhkov Před 7 lety +32

    Now try to make John Myung talk for at least half an hour...

    • @bassimprovjams3772
      @bassimprovjams3772 Před 2 lety

      Lmao Scott’s bass lessons did but we only get about 10 mins of it lol

    • @tanvarma4169
      @tanvarma4169 Před 2 lety

      Gear talk: I have a bass amp which I play my bass through. It's a 5-string.

  • @adam872
    @adam872 Před 6 lety +6

    JP is by far one of the most interesting musicians in the rock world. I can listen to him geek out about this stuff all day. He's also a top bloke and an incredible guitar plan. I also have to say that he has some of the best live guitar tone I've ever heard.

  • @IRo415
    @IRo415 Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks, Rick, so much for the interview with DT's John Petrucci. As a drummer, I was always interested in listening to percussion/bass musicians. However, as I have been listening to your shows for the past 6 months, my interests are widening to include composers, guitarists, vocalists, keyboardists, and the audio production contributors as well. Your interviews pull for genuine, intimate, well-informed p.o.v. of the mind, heart, and soul of these creative people. Thanks again. Appreciate all your efforts.

  • @larrysixstring6790
    @larrysixstring6790 Před 7 lety +3

    Classy interview fantastic tribute John. R.I.P. Mr. Holdsworth. Well done Rick. Fantastic interview.

  • @nils-akeakesson9691
    @nils-akeakesson9691 Před 7 lety

    Loved the interview Rick, great questions. Thank you!

  • @NeilRaouf
    @NeilRaouf Před 7 lety +8

    John is one of the good guys on this earth!
    If you like this kinda guys you can't be a bad person.
    terrific artist and man!

  • @Graiskye
    @Graiskye Před 6 lety

    Awesome interview Rick. thanks really enjoyed it. John seems like such a cool guy, always enjoy hearing from him.

  • @Wallimann
    @Wallimann Před 7 lety +25

    Super interesting and great questions. Thanks!

  • @DrewciferFSA
    @DrewciferFSA Před 7 lety

    This was a great one, Rick! Loved hearing questions no one has asked him before, especially the in-ear mix!

  • @DiogoSarcinelli
    @DiogoSarcinelli Před 7 lety +219

    Rick is gonna break the internet

  • @ringchamp6543
    @ringchamp6543 Před 7 lety +5

    As always really great questions Rick! And your line up is very impressive. Thanks so much for these - you are awesome.

  • @jcthomas1836
    @jcthomas1836 Před 7 lety

    Another great conversation with another great artist, way to go!!!

  • @BMR86
    @BMR86 Před rokem

    I came back to listen to this interview years later since it first posted, this is a gold mine of an interview! I really hope people came back to see the amazing work Rick has done on his channel!

  • @JakeTerch
    @JakeTerch Před 6 lety +2

    Wow, this is one of the best Petrucci interviews I’ve heard, awesome stuff Rick!

  • @demondik
    @demondik Před 7 lety

    Man Rick, another awesome guest/interview! Thanks for posting it.

  • @killswitchlee123
    @killswitchlee123 Před 6 lety +2

    Trooch is an awesome person. Had the pleasure of witnessing him and the rest of the guys live. Awesome every time.

    • @flahgdoe4558
      @flahgdoe4558 Před rokem

      Troooooch haha. Glad I'm not the only one who refers to him as that.

  • @JustinOhio
    @JustinOhio Před 5 lety

    Great interview!!! Awesome questions!!! Thank you.

  • @JariSatta
    @JariSatta Před 7 lety +120

    Italian family names...

  • @theozamparo
    @theozamparo Před 7 lety

    Wow dude, you're bringing in the best people for these ! Thank you so much !

  • @paulkrieger336
    @paulkrieger336 Před 4 lety +1

    Thist interview is soooo interesting! I've watched it multiple times.

  • @paskudne
    @paskudne Před 7 lety +9

    Dont know if it even possible, but will be interesting to see that kind of video with Fredrik Thordendal

  • @kilochfuller
    @kilochfuller Před 6 lety

    God damn! Love all your videos! Can't believe I just stumbled on them

  • @TheBassMan533
    @TheBassMan533 Před 7 lety +104

    When John said he has no vocals in his in-ears during shows I legit lost my shit. Lol

    • @Marunius
      @Marunius Před 7 lety +38

      Well, who would want these vocals going straight to your ear though :F Sorry.

    • @crimsun7186
      @crimsun7186 Před 7 lety +34

      Especially considering that studio LaBrie and live LaBrie sound like completely different singers.

    • @DiegoPujolT
      @DiegoPujolT Před 5 lety +26

      That's the reason JLB is still in the band. He's not aware.

    • @hipbubble7685
      @hipbubble7685 Před 5 lety +1

      Understandable XD

    • @DonHaka
      @DonHaka Před 5 lety +14

      @@DiegoPujolT the reason why is still in the band is because he is a good friend of every member in the band, their kids are friends, he is the singer and has been a full fledged member with equal decision making as JP and all the others. I personally have no problem with how JLB sounds, he doesn't sound as good as he used to, but he has his moments.

  • @davidevans1723
    @davidevans1723 Před 6 lety +27

    Jesus Petrucci

  • @robflores5172
    @robflores5172 Před 7 lety +20

    Guthrie Govan and Greg Howe please 😊❤️

  • @Chudley716
    @Chudley716 Před 3 měsíci

    John is the best and a great guy too. I met him in 2017 and he was just like in this interview. Friendly and down to earth.

  • @swingthestatue
    @swingthestatue Před 7 lety

    One of the best channels on youtube for sure, thanks Rick!

  • @kenmcnutt2
    @kenmcnutt2 Před 2 lety +4

    The greatest rock guitarist of all time, and I've seen most of them. The Scenes From a Memory Tour was the pinnacle of live performance, and it hurts me to say that because Rush is my favorite band.

  • @marksc1929
    @marksc1929 Před 6 lety

    ...these are great and very informative interviews....thx Rick

  • @Danimal77
    @Danimal77 Před 5 lety +1

    Great interview Rick! John seem's like a really nice and down to earth kind of guy.

  • @marcos061059
    @marcos061059 Před 3 lety

    What a fantastic interview. Great insights into the industry and performances.

  • @psychofunksoldier02
    @psychofunksoldier02 Před 6 lety +40

    Hey Rick, you must complete the holy trinity of Italian virtuoso guitarists by interviewing Satriani! Please :-)

  • @luis_gmr
    @luis_gmr Před 7 lety

    Nicely done, keep doing Rick! big fan. I love your channel, anxious to see more!

  • @enricobiggio1099
    @enricobiggio1099 Před 5 lety

    great interview to an amazing musician, tnx Rick

  • @Ynherag
    @Ynherag Před 5 lety

    Well, I didn't know why I've been learning english for years until know. Having access to such great material is amazing. Thank you Rick!

  • @YsAbTones
    @YsAbTones Před 7 lety

    Great ! i was waiting for this !

  • @fraterariel9879
    @fraterariel9879 Před 2 lety +3

    What a cool guy and fantastic interview.

  • @yarinein
    @yarinein Před 5 lety

    Dear Rick - before this video i loved you and your videos, you have so much knowledge and experience to share and amazing stories to tell, but after finding this gem - even more! thank you! i'm a big DT fan+guitarist+music lover and this was a delight to watch.

  • @mravanteguarde
    @mravanteguarde Před 7 lety

    Woooooaaaaaa petrucci.. Always really-really great stuff.. Thank you so much. Very awesome channel, you deserve to have 1 billion subscribers mr. Beato.

  • @alfonshomac
    @alfonshomac Před 7 lety +21

    are you kidding me Beato?! my highest fives!

  • @54NT14G0
    @54NT14G0 Před 7 lety

    Great interview!

  • @KookyCloud
    @KookyCloud Před 7 lety

    oh man oh man oh man! thank you so much for this!

  • @blackcitadel37
    @blackcitadel37 Před 7 lety +7

    Uncle Petrucci? Holy shet. I didn't expect that one. For God's sake, please interview Guthrie Govan and Tosin Abasi.

  • @SATedeschi
    @SATedeschi Před 5 lety +1

    Rick - Catching up on some video's. Excellent interview. Would love to see a similar episode with Al DiMeola. Thanks again

  • @jerekoivumaki
    @jerekoivumaki Před 7 lety

    Great questions! It was really entertaining. Thank you :)

  • @kevc-69-
    @kevc-69- Před rokem

    Great conversation, thank you.

  • @UroboricNate
    @UroboricNate Před 7 lety +1

    Thats gotta be really cool to hear that John has watched your videos and is impressed with your son.

  • @Zedd5
    @Zedd5 Před 2 lety

    great interview, thx very much, good questions, I enjoyed all the technical stuff about boogies

  • @travisolsonmusic
    @travisolsonmusic Před 7 lety

    Building bridges across the world of music. Excellent content, Mr. Beato.

  • @manifestgtr
    @manifestgtr Před 7 lety +1

    First Steve, now this? You're killin it man
    Great stuff

  • @josefrancisco6969
    @josefrancisco6969 Před 7 lety

    Great interview.

  • @danwentz
    @danwentz Před 6 lety

    Great interview guys!

  • @ilcrostini
    @ilcrostini Před 2 lety +3

    Rick - have you heard the live album “An Evening with John Petrucci and Jordan Ruess”? Talk about beautiful, melodic, tasty, complex playing. Classical and jazz influences. A beautiful 5/4 ballad with a “Take 5” feel. Tender ballads but also shredding intensity on some tracks. I think you would love that album.

    • @ilcrostini
      @ilcrostini Před 2 lety +1

      Jordan ‘Rudess’…. Sorry. Maybe it is some kind of 11 time on “Hang 11” that sounds like 5/4? That’s the song I thought was 5/4.

  • @Athraminaurian
    @Athraminaurian Před 7 lety +1

    Man, John seems like such nice fella. Awesome interview.

  • @marcio1745
    @marcio1745 Před 6 lety

    Petrucci ... gosh .. THANK YOU, Rick ... your channel is a blessing ....

  • @deathblowhere
    @deathblowhere Před 6 lety +1

    6:04 - It's probably Mesa Boggie formula pre - great clean tones!
    Thanks Rick for this brilliant interview!
    Cheers!

  • @SteveSam66
    @SteveSam66 Před 7 lety

    Rick, great interview !!

  • @kariskgtr
    @kariskgtr Před 7 lety

    Really satisfied with this interview a lot. Many other things that you asked to him beside his guitar and amp. That what I looking for. Thanks Rick. Subscribed :)

  • @PR3CURSOR
    @PR3CURSOR Před 7 lety

    hands down, best YT channel ever!

  • @ralphus555
    @ralphus555 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome guitar player... Seems like a great guy. So smart and down to earth.

  • @fluntimes
    @fluntimes Před 4 lety +3

    The most influential guitarist of the 21st century in my opinion. Love all JP's work.

  • @a1guitarmaker
    @a1guitarmaker Před 7 lety

    What a pleasant conversation!

  • @TavaresProject
    @TavaresProject Před 7 lety

    great interview!!!!!

  • @Egoblivion
    @Egoblivion Před 5 lety

    This was great!

  • @mstephencrowell
    @mstephencrowell Před 6 lety +1

    Fantastic Interview..."The Pursuit of Tone"!

  • @ovivan79
    @ovivan79 Před 2 lety +2

    What a legend.

  • @blakejones5193
    @blakejones5193 Před 7 lety

    This channel is awesome!

  • @AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE
    @AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE Před 7 lety

    Nice one Rick, great interview!