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Steve Stevens — Sadhana
Album: Sounds Of Wood And Steel
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Released: 1998
Length: 4:35
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"Mellow" Mix. Okay, then ...
Posted 4 months ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
He was the hidden joker in this night in San Francisco.
Posted 7 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
Living in Spain I appreciate a bit of Flamenco....no matter where it comes from 
Posted 1 year ago by redart    [ Reply ]
Got my 2 tablespoons in my right hand, tchakatchaka, thinking of Mikala Jones, who died a sadly dead in the waves, his second home. From guys like him the world became a knowing of tubes and nature!
Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:



Any one Paco de Luca album would be enough.


Paco de Lucia as well as the Gypsy Kings get played on RP regularly. 
Posted 1 year ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
I've heard him with Billy Idol this year.
He made some silly solos with effects, but I enjoyed the virtuosity as a whole.
Great to watch and hear!
Posted 1 year ago by Atombender    [ Reply ]
This is wonderful.. 
Posted 1 year ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 live to be taken on this powerful journey on the Sound of this music
Posted 2 years ago by gudi.hasivar    [ Reply ]
 woriv wrote:

A softer Rodrigo y Gabriela




Except, he was first. They probably learned from him!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
A softer Rodrigo y Gabriela
Posted 2 years ago by woriv    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this track
Posted 2 years ago by RussellK    [ Reply ]
What a great guitarist!
Posted 2 years ago by grandemarch    [ Reply ]
Lovely playing, numerous styles all rolled into one; infused with passion and intelligence.  
Posted 2 years ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
 Jeff09 wrote:

Do we ever get just good, straight ahead Flamenco on here?




Any one Paco de Luca album would be enough.
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of Raúl Orellana. Didn't hear him on this awesome radiostation yet, maybe an idea?
Posted 2 years ago by Pollemusic    [ Reply ]
Thanks, RP, for a channel where I can dip my musical toes into world music, which plays for me more and more.

PS, I always wonder how well-tuned a guitar is when all the tuning pegs are en face, like in this picture.
Posted 2 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
This is marvelous. 
Posted 3 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 merobreno wrote:

Check out VH1's Billy Idol Storytellers. Amazing. BI is a hoot and SS is off the scale. A lot of fun all around.

As for this.....Thank you Bill for this outstanding cut as I will not be popping for the other wise weak compilation but, this cut is A-OK. 



Fantastic all the way through. Fun LA Woman to boot
Posted 3 years ago by kjf06    [ Reply ]
excellente, very much enjoyed
Posted 4 years ago by d16rr702    [ Reply ]
Steve Stevens is the best!
Posted 4 years ago by heiner3540    [ Reply ]
Just when you think you know a guy... love this!
Slash has a similar incredible side that is as much of a pleasant surprise as this is. Thanks Bill!
Posted 4 years ago by StfuDonny    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this!!!!!!!
Posted 4 years ago by RussellK    [ Reply ]
 rgrace wrote:
Billy Idol's guitar player. Oh well, now he's rich enough he can do what he wants. Credible Jesse Cook-type stuff.
 

Actually, he's always done what he wants.  A master.
Posted 4 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
 MrStatenIsle wrote:
Holy product placement on that cover, Batman!
 
Well, there's a reason.  From AllMusic.com:

Conceived as a tribute to Taylor guitars, this recording manages to transcend any stereotypes of projects dedicated to the advancement of a business principle or product. That's due to the quality of the performers, the pieces they play, and the passion they bring to them. There's really not a misstep in the bunch. Guitar slingers from Russ Freeman to Leo Kottke, Steve Stevens and Billy Joe Walker are joined by singers such as Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Amy Grant and Joe Lynn Turner who eschew voice in favor of guitar. Of particular note is "Java Man" by Michael Hedges. This was the last recording Hedges made before his untimely death in an automobile accident, and Windham Hill founder William Ackerman speaks to his legacy in moving liner notes.

If you like acoustic guitar, get this album.  It was produced by Windham Hill in conjunction with Taylor for promo stuff.  Used copies are available.  There were volumes 2 and 3, too; this is volume 1.
Posted 4 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
Excellent choice Bill. 
Posted 5 years ago by dtown40    [ Reply ]
Holy product placement on that cover, Batman!
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
Oh, I thought this was Ottmar Liebert (whom I so enjoy).  Oh, no, it is the true master, Steve Stevens!!
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 rabaak wrote:
This has become one of my favorite  songs after listening to it on my iPod.   The guitar is outstanding.
 

I agree that
The guitar is outstanding.
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
My sister in her high school days thought this guy was hot
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Check out VH1's Billy Idol Storytellers. Amazing. BI is a hoot and SS is off the scale. A lot of fun all around.

As for this.....Thank you Bill for this outstanding cut as I will not be popping for the other wise weak compilation but, this cut is A-OK. 
Posted 7 years ago by merobreno    [ Reply ]
The Steve Stevens on those great Billy Idol records, and of Black Light Syndrome (a King Crimson circa "Red" type of improvisational trio with Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio)

Also, "Steve Stevens" is an homage to "Sylvain Sylvain" of New York Dolls fame.
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
This has become one of my favorite  songs after listening to it on my iPod.   The guitar is outstanding.
Posted 8 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
There are spots in this song where you can sing she cried more more more.
Posted 12 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Different but good!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:
Great bass line as well.
 

MMMMhMMM. :nod
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Great bass line as well.
Posted 12 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Thoughtstealer!

europlatus wrote:
I might change my name to Rob Roberts
 


Posted 13 years ago by C57BL6    [ Reply ]
Great song!

This style of music always brings out the guitar snobs. There seems to be some mystery  "pure" Flamenco we are all missing.

Posted 13 years ago by emmidad    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a lot of Acoustic Alchemy (similar guitar style), which is nice to a point.

Posted 14 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
cool 2nd half of the song
Posted 14 years ago by cousinkill    [ Reply ]
I might change my name to Rob Roberts
Posted 14 years ago by europlatus    [ Reply ]
Do we ever get just good, straight ahead Flamenco on here?
Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 listen_n_sf wrote:
Enough already!!!
 
Thank you; that's the way I feel about it.    Torturous.


Posted 14 years ago by duchamp    [ Reply ]
Enough already!!!
Posted 14 years ago by listen_n_sf    [ Reply ]
 McCoco wrote:
Gets really cool in the end, a bit Gypsy King-ness to it. 
 

Yeah, that's what I thought when I first heard it.  Nice tune.  BTW, it's Gipsy Kings, fwiw

https://www.gipsykings.com/


Posted 14 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Good idea. Maybe I'll post a couple to the LRC.

 Bosami wrote:
This is awesome - can we hear some tracks off of Flamenco a go-go?

{#Sunny}
 

Posted 14 years ago by neckbone    [ Reply ]
Hmm, I appreciate Steve's mastery, but he didn't really need this easy-listening pseudo-flamenco cr*p...
Posted 14 years ago by jablan    [ Reply ]
Saw him with Billy Idol back in the '80s...went to see him, not Mr. Idol.
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
more of this, PLEASE!!

Posted 14 years ago by tugandbuster    [ Reply ]
Wow.
Posted 14 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
Sa WEET!
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
I love this song. The more I listen to it,the more I love it. It has so many good points in the song
Posted 14 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or is there a similarity to Al Stewart (when he was at his peak) ? Amazing Guitartistry!!!
Posted 14 years ago by orehio51    [ Reply ]
I just bumped this up to a 10.  Un... believable.
Posted 14 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
OUT F@*K*#G STANDING!

Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Nice growly bass here. Like it?...Yes I do.
Posted 14 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
I just wiped drool from my shirt.
Posted 14 years ago by j7    [ Reply ]
This is awesome - can we hear some tracks off of Flamenco a go-go?

{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Great song. Incredible guitar! Is this really the Steve Stevens of Steve Stevens' Atomic Playboys, Billy Idol and Michael Jackson fame?
Posted 15 years ago by scocam    [ Reply ]
 McCoco wrote:
Gets really cool in the end, a bit Gypsy King-ness to it. 
 
I hear some Al Di Meola in there too. 
Posted 15 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
Gets really cool in the end, a bit Gypsy King-ness to it. 
Posted 15 years ago by McCoco    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap} lotta clapping along...

Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 sirrus wrote:

I wonder what his middle name is......

  
 According to Wiki, he doesn't have one.

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Saw a Billy Idol concert on Soundstage recently — I think it was recorded in 2007 or something like that.  Amazingly good.  Billy Idol looked and sounded better than I imagined, but Steve Stevens was just incredible.  Decided then to check out his solo stuff.  Glad to hear it here!
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
inspiring...think I'll change have my name to Ed Edwards

sounds better than...

Bob Bobs or Rob Robs

 
I wonder what his middle name is......

Posted 15 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]

Sadhana (Sanskrit à€žà€Ÿà€§à€šà€®à¥, Hindi: à€žà€Ÿà€§à€šà€Ÿ) is a Hindi term for "a means of accomplishing something" or more specifically "spiritual practice".   It includes a variety of disciplines from Hindu and Buddhist traditions that are followed in order to achieve various spiritual or ritual objectives. The word is also used in the same connection within Sikhism.

(source: wiki)



Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Al DiMeola
Posted 15 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
inspiring...think I'll change have my name to Ed Edwards

sounds better than...

Bob Bobs or Rob Robs

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}
Posted 15 years ago by tugandbuster    [ Reply ]
This is pretty damn well done.
Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
Very good. I can't believe I saw this guy play with Billy Idol way back in 1982...! He had a bit of a different style back then :-)

The only quibble I have with this type of music is that it is exactly the same as all other bands/performers who play this genre. I saw Strunz & Farah play in Toronto in the early 1990s, and have a couple of their CDs, and if you told me this was them, I'd have no way of telling it wasn't...

But it's good, nevertheless... :-)
Posted 15 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Great. Bought it.   Thanks Bill!

Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
 doc_dave wrote:
This ... is ... so ... good.  {#Clap}
 
Yes, yes it is {#Hearteyes}
Posted 15 years ago by TernaryBit    [ Reply ]
 FrankMc wrote:
The Wood and Steel album is really nice. Looks like it may be hard to track down; looks like it isn't listed on Amazon.
 

Sure it is - in multiple volumes. It just isn't linked to the RP page, for some reason.

I have vols 1 and 2; imho Vol 2 is better although they're both great. Especially love "Ava's Eyes," Richie Sambora's love song to his daughter.
Posted 15 years ago by choffman2001    [ Reply ]
This ... is ... so ... good.  {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by doc_dave    [ Reply ]
The Wood and Steel album is really nice. Looks like it may be hard to track down; looks like it isn't listed on Amazon.
Posted 15 years ago by FrankMc    [ Reply ]
Wow, just wow
Posted 15 years ago by Oscar_the_Grouch    [ Reply ]
Excellent flavor!  The flamenco clapping reminds me of an Ojos de Brujo DVD I have - there's a group I'd love to hear on RP...
Posted 15 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
Great stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Wow, surprised and impressed!
Posted 15 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
WHOA!

Steve Stevens is such an exciting guitarist.  I really enjoyed the stuff he did with Terry Bozzio and Tony Levin...great talent together.  Every time I hear his stuff I have to turn up the volume.  Let's hear more of him!


Posted 15 years ago by Tempus_Fugit    [ Reply ]
 quatsch wrote:
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Hey Chuck! I think I found that new sound you've been lookin' for! {#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Him like his name so much, him used it twice!

The song's cool, though.
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Cleansing the palate, I see, after GLBR.
Posted 16 years ago by KitKat    [ Reply ]
BigBeam wrote:
I saw Billy Idol a couple of years ago, one of the best concerts I've seen in my life!!!. Steve Stevens did a whole set just by himself - absolutely best part of the concert - flamenco with electric guitars... cool. Wish I could see that concert again.
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Posted 16 years ago by quatsch    [ Reply ]
I read that Stevens laid down his electric guitar, all the pedals and played only flamenco style for a long period. He also recorded and produced all of his "Flamenco A Go Go" album, writing all the music and playing nearly every instrument. The man can play.
Posted 16 years ago by tclodes    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
I have this CD, it's a compilation of other artists, it's all guitar instrumentals and they all are playing Taylor acoustic guitars. It's quite good and I recommend it.
Hey I just got a Taylor 914 C. Doesn't sound quite the same. Maybe if I lower the action and get lighter strings.....
Posted 16 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Steve Stevens rips! Nuff said...
Posted 16 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
I have this CD, it's a compilation of other artists, it's all guitar instrumentals and they all are playing Taylor acoustic guitars. It's quite good and I recommend it.
. Antonio Forcione would make mincemeat of this fellah and play his own percussion to it too.
Posted 16 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
I have this CD, it's a compilation of other artists, it's all guitar instrumentals and they all are playing Taylor acoustic guitars. It's quite good and I recommend it.
Posted 16 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
This just in, Return to Forever on tour.
Posted 16 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
Hey, if I can put up with Led Zeppelin, you superflous (sic) listeners can put up with this.
Posted 16 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
You know what? All you posters saying this is superfluous are assholes! You can't even spell the "big" word you think you're using. this tune takes a break from the "traditional" aspects of the genre - repetetive ness and the same ending of the tune, and does it all different. It may be subtle but it's there. Non spelling cro-magnons would obviously miss it. Cheers!
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Please stop..!!
Posted 16 years ago by Isabellesmith    [ Reply ]
Tho I agree this is a superflous knockoff, I gotta say the guitar technique is pretty good.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
NOOOoooooooo
Posted 16 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
ulibcn wrote:
American flamenco... is there anything more superflous? I forgot to add: 1, as this is not only very superflous but also really, really sucks!
Ya know, I agree. I thought Ottmar Liebert was really cool 20 years ago. Then I saw him in concert. He was an ass. This kind of music was shit hot 20 years ago, now it's like MUTE BUTTON.
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
American flamenco... is there anything more superflous? I forgot to add: 1, as this is not only very superflous but also really, really sucks!
Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
dunno, the rhythm section is sort of brainless.
Please don't argue about things you "dunno"!
Posted 16 years ago by Hols_der_geier    [ Reply ]
I saw Billy Idol a couple of years ago, one of the best concerts I've seen in my life!!!. Steve Stevens did a whole set just by himself - absolutely best part of the concert - flamenco with electric guitars... cool. Wish I could see that concert again.
Posted 16 years ago by BigBeam    [ Reply ]
dunno, the rhythm section is sort of brainless.
Posted 17 years ago by aaehr    [ Reply ]
For sure, I prefer his ancient stuff... but this is very nice to be listened to (if my english is correct). If you, guys, do love this kind of music, go and listen to Antonio Forcione's "Alhambra"!!! THX, RP!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
jdorn1 wrote:
Wow! Stevens from Billy Idol? What a trip. Does sound like Jessie Cook. Good stuff!
Jeezus H., no wonder Billy's acoustic white wedding is so damn good...
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
jdorn1 wrote:
Wow! Stevens from Billy Idol? What a trip. Does sound like Jessie Cook. Good stuff!
Yes! He certainly knows his way around an acoustic. =)
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
skdenfeld wrote:
If I could really crank this, I'm sure it would be very good. At office-required volume levels, however, it sounds kind of Muzak to me. A trifle generic. Good guitar work, though. I wish he didn't steal my name. Twice.
LOL! Hey, more than twice, seeing as his surname is Stevens plural... ;-) Nice number, and wearing 'phones I can crank up the vol until my ears bleed and not bother my fellow drones, and can confirm that it's less muzak-like at higher volume. 7 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
If I could really crank this, I'm sure it would be very good. At office-required volume levels, however, it sounds kind of Muzak to me. A trifle generic. Good guitar work. I wish he didn't steal my name. Twice.
Posted 17 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Outstanding
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
didn't know he had it in him! Very nice.
Posted 17 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
i like this a lot and he's got a name so nice he used it twice!
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
jdorn1 wrote:
Does sound like Jessie Cook. Good stuff!
What he said.
Posted 17 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
Steve stole his name idea from Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls. He's got a few solo records, which are good. I like his records with Terry Bozzio and Tony Levin, under the band name Black Light Syndrome. They sound a lot like King Crimson during the Red period.
I was going to diss him as not that good until I read the KC part. will check out Black Light Syndrome. Thanks.
Posted 17 years ago by the_bink    [ Reply ]
brighthue wrote:
Great chops but he should get a last name.
Posted 17 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
Long way from Flesh for Fantasy...eh?
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Not bad at all.
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Great chops but he should get a last name.
Posted 17 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
Yeah, I guess more Cook than Liebert. Stevens stands on his own, though. But this is a nice departure. For something completely different, check out Bozzio Levin Stevens. Their 2000 release, Situation Dangerous, is quite good with some serious Crimson undertones. Quite likeable, anyway.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Wow! Stevens from Billy Idol? What a trip. Does sound like Jessie Cook. Good stuff!
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Go steve go...."playing with myself....playing with myself..."
Posted 18 years ago by jedzep    [ Reply ]
Billy Idol's guitar player. Oh well, now he's rich enough he can do what he wants. Credible Jesse Cook-type stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]