1989 Joe Satriani – Flying In A Blue Dream
Flying in a Blue Dream is the third studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on October 30, 1989 through Relativity Records. It is one of Satriani’s most popular albums and his second highest-charting release to date, reaching No. 23 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remaining on that chart for 39 weeks, as well as reaching the top 40 in three other countries.
Four singles reached Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart: “I Believe” and “Back to Shalla-Bal” both at No. 17, “Big Bad Moon” at No. 31, and “One Big Rush” at No. 36. Flying in a Blue Dream was certified Gold on January 25, 1990 and received a nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1991 Grammy Awards; this being Satriani’s third such nomination.
Tracks
1 Flying In A Blue Dream (Joe Satriani) 05:23
2 The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing (Joe Satriani) 05:09
3 Can’t Slow Down (Joe Satriani) 04:49
4 Headless (Joe Satriani) 01:29
5 Strange (Joe Satriani) 05:02
6 I Believe (Joe Satriani) 05:54
7 One Big Rush (Joe Satriani) 03:25
8 Big Bad Moon (Joe Satriani) 05:15
9 The Feeling (Joe Satriani) 00:50
10 The Phone Call (Joe Satriani) 03:01
11 Day At The Beach (New Rays From An Ancient Sun) (Joe Satriani) 02:04
12 Back To Shalla-Bal (Joe Satriani) 03:14
13 Ride (Joe Satriani) 04:56
14 The Forgotten (Part One) (Joe Satriani) 01:12
15 The Forgotten (Part Two) (Joe Satriani) 05:08
16 The Bells Of Lal (Part One) (Joe Satriani) 01:19
17 The Bells Of Lal (Part Two) (Joe Satriani) 04:07
18 Into The Light (Joe Satriani) 02:34
Musicians
| Bass | Joe Satriani |
| Drums | Jeff Campitelli |
| Electronic Drums | Jeff Campitelli |
| Guitar | Joe Satriani |
| Banjo | Joe Satriani |
| Sitar | John Cuniberti |
| Keyboards | Joe Satriani |
| Harmonica | Joe Satriani |
| Programming | Bob Smith |
| Programming | Jeff Campitelli |
| Programming | Joe Satriani |
| Programming | Pete Scaturro |
| Percussion | Joe Satriani |
| Percussion | John Cuniberti |
| Percussion | Jeff Campitelli |
| Vocals | Joe Satriani |
Other Musicians
5 Strange
| Bass | Stu Hamm |
| Electronic Drums | Bob Smith |
| Percussion | Bob Smith |
6 I Believe
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
12 Back To Shalla-Bal
| Electronic Drums | Bob Smith |
| Percussion | Bob Smith |
13 Ride
| Electronic Drums | Bob Smith |
| Percussion | Bob Smith |
16 The Bells Of Lal (Part One)
| Bass | Stu Hamm |
17 The Bells Of Lal (Part Two)
| Bass | Stu Hamm |
Liner Notes
Producer – Joe Satriani, John Cuniberti
Arranged By – Joe Satriani
Engineer – John Cuniberti
Engineer (Assistant) – Chad Munsey, David Luke, David Plank, Matt Wallace, Michael Rosen, Michael Semanick, Stephen Hart, Tom Size
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Technician – Stephen Jarvis
Art Direction – David Bett, Mick Brigden
Photography – Ken Friedman, Neil Zlozower, Jeff Katz
Mixed At Alpha & Omega Recording
Mixed At Fantasy Studios
Recorded At Alpha & Omega Recording
Recorded At Coast Recorders
Recorded At Different Fur Studios
Recorded At Fantasy Studios
Recorded At Hyde Street Studios
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