G3: Live in Tokyo is a live album and DVD recorded at the Tokyo International Forum during the 2005 G3 tour, featuring Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and John Petrucci.
Contents
Critical reception
In his review for AllMusic, Rob Theakston praised the performances on ‘‘Live in Tokyo’’, highlighting the technical precision of John Petrucci’s playing, Steve Vai’s energetic rendition of “The Audience Is Listening” and the extended improvisational passages in “K’M-Pee-Du-Wee”. He noted that Joe Satriani’s three-song set showcased the diversity of his catalogue, culminating in an intense performance of “War”. Theakston also praised the closing three-song jam, featuring covers of ZZ Top’s “La Grange”, Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxey Lady” and Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water”. Although he considered the line-up less impressive than some previous G3 tours, he concluded that the album would appeal to guitar enthusiasts.
Track listing
CD track listing
All songs written by John Petrucci
"Glasgow Kiss" - 9:18
"Damage Control" - 10:31
All songs written by Steve Vai
"The Audience Is Listening" - 8:59
"Building the Church" - 6:09
"K'm-Pee-Du-Wee" - 9:16
All songs written by Joe Satriani
"Up in Flames" - 8:56
"Searching" - 8:44
"War" - 6:37
"Foxy Lady" (Jimi Hendrix) - 10:43
The Jimi Hendrix Experience cover
"La Grange" (Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard) - 9:18
ZZ Top cover
"Smoke on the Water" (Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice) - 12:33
Deep Purple cover
DVD track listing
"Glasgow Kiss"
"Damage Control"
"The Audience Is Listening"
"Building the Church"
"K'm-Pee-Du-Wee"
"Up in Flames"
"Searching"
"War"
"Foxy Lady"
"La Grange"
"Smoke on the Water"
G3 Soundcheck (15:01) with commentary by Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and John Petrucci.
Personnel
Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani - lead guitar
Galen Henson - rhythm guitar
Matt Bissonette - bass guitar
Jeff Campitelli - drums
Steve Vai
Steve Vai - lead guitar
Dave Weiner - rhythm guitar
Billy Sheehan - bass guitar
Tony Macalpine - keyboards, guitar
Jeremy Colson - drums
John Petrucci
John Petrucci - guitar
Dave LaRue - bass guitar
Mike Portnoy - drums
The G3 Jam
Joe Satriani - guitar, vocals on "Foxy Lady"
Steve Vai - guitar
John Petrucci - guitar
Matt Bissonette - bass guitar, lead vocals on "Smoke on the Water"
Billy Sheehan - bass guitar on "La Grange" and "Smoke on the Water", vocals on "La Grange", backing vocals on "Smoke on the Water"
Mike Portnoy - drums on "Foxy Lady"
Jeff Campitelli - drums on "La Grange" and "Smoke on the Water"