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Flying in a Blue Dream

Joe Satriani · 1989

64 min · 18 tracks · blues · hard rock · jazz fusion

A vibrant blend of soaring guitar solos and intricate melodies that redefine instrumental rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with interludes
  • soaring guitar solos for focus
  • wave-like pacing with varied moods
  • short interludes for reflection
  • vibrant melodies for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Flying in a Blue Dream' was released in January 1989, Joe Satriani had established himself as a prominent figure in the instrumental rock genre following his breakthrough album 'Surfing with the Alien' in 1987. This album marked his third studio release and showcased his evolution as a musician, featuring more complex compositions and a diverse range of musical influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Steve Vai· Eric Johnson· Paul Gilbert

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Flying in a Blue Dream 5:28
  • 2 The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing 5:05
  • 3 Can't Slow Down 4:46
  • 4 Headless 1:28
  • 5 Strange 4:55
  • 6 I Believe 5:50
  • 7 One Big Rush 3:20
  • 8 Big Bad Moon 5:13
  • 9 The Feeling 0:52
  • 10 The Phone Call 3:00
  • 11 Day at the Beach (New Rays From an Ancient Sun) 2:03
  • 12 Back to Shalla-Bal 3:15
  • 13 Ride 4:58
  • 14 The Forgotten (Part One) 1:10
  • 15 The Forgotten (Part Two) 5:10
  • 16 The Bells of Lal (Part One) 1:19
  • 17 The Bells of Lal (Part Two) 4:08
  • 18 Into the Light 2:25

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