Steve Vai breaks down the hardest thing he's ever played
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - The origin of the Hydra
4:00 - How is the Hydra held up?
5:01 - Breaking down "The Teeth of the Hydra"
15:58 - How to beat frustration
18:50 - The hardest thing Steve has ever done
23:10 - Controlling psychological time
24:39 - How much does the Hydra weigh?
27:39 - Will the Hydra be played on tour?
28:44 - Breaking down every piece of the Hydra
30:05 - The signal path
31:56 - The melodic aspects of the Hydra
35:35 - Steve's motivational halftime speech
This was such an honor and a blast. I hope you enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - The origin of the Hydra
4:00 - How is the Hydra held up?
5:01 - Breaking down "The Teeth of the Hydra"
15:58 - How to beat frustration
18:50 - The hardest thing Steve has ever done
23:10 - Controlling psychological time
24:39 - How much does the Hydra weigh?
27:39 - Will the Hydra be played on tour?
28:44 - Breaking down every piece of the Hydra
30:05 - The signal path
31:56 - The melodic aspects of the Hydra
35:35 - Steve's motivational halftime speech
21:38 - I cannot believe you let this go.
One of your best videos so far.....thanks.
Brilliant stuff. Your music video breakdown of teeth of the hydra was great, and this is the perfect follow up.
@@Rektrishun IDK, he probably didn’t want to intrude. But still…
You deserve for what you do. Hat's off for your awesome contents. I really find out and learn things from your contents, thanks man for all this amazing and real music scenario to the world.
Imagine being told by Steve Vai that you're doing great work in the name of guitar music.
What a compliment, well done Tyler.
Imagine putting a spring noise over Steve Vai saying something about his ... hydra?
Imagine
It amazed me how Tyler kept it together, I would have definitely burst into tears
"I Wanted to play a song with one hand to impress people". why don't you actually worry about making a good song? With a band, melody, riffs and someone singing a good lyric? I don't give a damn how many solos you make, or how many hands you use to do it. There is more guitar in the Sex Pistols album than there is in all Steve Vai's career.
@@felipez7113 imagine honestly thinking that's true 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Steve Vai seems like such a good guy, and his guitar playing is crazy. Just started watching and I'm hooked.
Edit: I didn't know he was a flat-earther until reading the comments, I don't pay much attention to him in the media (I only listen to his playing) and he's not my idol. I made the comment late at night when I was half-asleep working on a school assignment - not expecting much of a reaction. Could you adults stop arguing over whether one guy is humble or not.
Legit! He starts off with huge compliments to Tyler, and within 3 minutes he’s saying how Batio can do stuff he can’t. For all that Vai can do, I wouldn’t have expected sincere humility in that skill set!
@@xodiaq Totally agree. Always loved Vai's playing (how could you not) and in all the things I've ever watched him on, always wondered what kind of guy he was...holy shit! what a humble and open down to earth guy...blown away about how cool he is carrying that kind of talent and sought after skill, figured he would be more like a lot of the others in the business. I'm a super fan now after watching him and who would you rather listen to advice from than a seasoned pro like this...wow! thanks UA-cam, thanks Tyler, and thanks of course Steve Vai for such great info! Music Is Win! 🤟😛
@@crossroads900 well said
He's a crazy person. In a podcast he talked about esoteric nonsense and said the evidence for a flat earth is irrefutable. The podcast is called Player's pick. He's absolutely idiotic.
@@chrisking6695 Im not looking for his advice on the ways of the world, I've got that...his musical advice is irrefutable! so I give a shit about some podcast, thanks
Wow, Steve Vai breaking down this song on your channel. How will you ever top this?!? This so so awesome. Thank you. My hats off to you and Steve.
No need to think of it that way! I’m sure he’ll just keep doing things he thinks are awesome.
Vai will be 100 years old and still telling people about ideas in his head that he's working on. A guy that can do the impossible on a regular basis...just amazing talent.
My GOD every time I listen to Steve Vai speak, I just find myself smiling. What a guy, what a soul, what a player.
So rare to hear such a great guitarists speak in a clear dialect.
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Because we all listen to guitar players because they speak well….
Yeah usually a guitarist's speech passes through a bunch of effects... But these guys have really dialed in the perfect speaking tone.
The majority of musicians I listen to have partied too hard
@@fordmanfinis partied
Some party forever
Receiving compliments from Steve Vai, he is blessed🙂👌👍💐
My favorite thing about the Hydra is that the song is just amazing in it's own right. It's a wonderful song even if you take out the next level playing. Steve really got it right. I think I've listened to the song 10x already, but don't want to overplay it to wreck the experience. Great work Steve, Definitely some of your best, in my opinion.
Well said. If it hadn't been a great song it would have been showing off for the wrong reasons. This is Steve doing something because he heard and envisioned it this way and he knew the song was worth it.
I absolutely agree. The way he plays it and the video are outstanding and for sure an added value. But I felt in love with the song since the trailer release, where we could hear it for the first time. And we could only imagine how Steve played it actually on the instrument.
Steven is an amazing guy. Met him in 2000 and enjoyed the 3 minutes he spent with me. He certainly respects you Tyler! Great interview.
3 mins is all you need to know how amazing someone is. You can marry a woman after 3 mins with her
Wow. That Steve Vai intro compliment must feel great 😊 Edit: Steve Vai is such a Beast on stage, but humble in real life. Living Legend
Steves advice for celebrating the little wins is perfect for when you are first approaching tremolo. Celebrate every success. But keep pushing.
I remember when I first time saw pictures of the Hydra I thought "there's no way he's actually going to play that thing for minutes". As it turns out I was baaadly wrong. I'll never underestimate Steve Vai's abilities anymore.
You know you are winning at music, when Steve Vai thanks you for what you do!!!!!!
24 minutes in, and finally someone talks about the whole reason that i play guitar. I experienced this around 16 years old, a pick flew out of my picking hand and i caught it in my fretting hand. It was amazing, and at the time, we recorded all of our practices that we had, cuz my drummers dad was amazing. it landed in my hand and i looked around in disbelief. record everthing
Klaus Schulze, a pioneer of innovative and challenging music in his own field, just passed away at 74. We must remember to appreciate the talent, creativity and virtuosity of those artists we hold dear while they're still sharing their art. Steve Vai is indeed a pioneer, an innovator and a virtuoso getting all my respect while he's alive and still delivering challenging art.
I appreciate how Steve tries to impress on Tyler, and anyone who can grasp the concept, of rewarding yourself for the small hurdles you clear first, before trying to move forward right away in an attempt to get it ALL perfect
Its wonderful to hear Steve talking about guitar tech, you would expect a lot of guitarists from the era he started in to kinda stick to the basics and the stuff they started with but he seems to have really kept up with all of the guitar tech development over the years
My gosh what a complete honor, I'd be tripping over every word if I got to interview Steve Vai. Congratulations.
Steve Vai admits he can bend time like a wizard and names Tyler as his apprentice! Congratulations Mr. Tyler! Excellent interview, thank you brother! 🤟😎🤟
Philosopher, life coach, motivational speaker and a decent guitar player too. Thanks Steve for bringing us the music and thanks Tyler for allowing the man to share his vision with us.
Tyler’s smiling the entire time. Amazing dialogue and insights from Steve. Thank you, Tyler. And congrats on getting this interview.
There's probably nothing better than having Steve Vai tell you how good you are doing for the guitar community and exclusively breaking down his song on your channel.
I love how he needed shoulder surgery, but his primary concern was not being able to pull off this incredible artistic feat. There is no other guitarist that intentionally challenges himself and forces growth like Steve Vai
Saw Vai live at the House of Blues in Orlando way back in 2009. He actually took the time to talk to us after the show. It's so cool when your hero turns out to be a super cool dude.
Could you imagine trying to promote online guitar lessons, then a couple years later you’re chillin with Steve Vai. That’s a huge accomplishment!
Steve Vai is in his early 60s. What other musician is doing mind blowing never before seen technical wizardry at that age? Not many. This is the kind of stuff I'd expect a young hot-shot guitarist to be doing (like when EVH first came on the scene blowing minds with "Eruption").
I saw once Steve Vai in a concert playing live the 3neck heart guitar. The way he was playing it was absolutely incredible.
Steve make's me happy, I always loved his work ,but hearing him feels he really is a passionate guy who just loves what he do.
Thanks to you Tyler to share these videos to us !
Honestly this was the most interesting guitar discussion I've listened to in ages. There was so much nuanced discussion of the compositional and technique choices (and tradeoffs) that we have to make when writing. So fascinating to hear that whole discussion in the context of a wild instrument that truly does deserve its own deep explanation. Great stuff.
Steve's ability to illuminate the creative process is one of his greatest gifts besides his astonishing skills and work ethic. You do amazing work also, Tyler. Glad to be a longtime subscriber!
Fuckin love Stevie Vai, brilliant man! Haven't always loved his songs, but he is a tremendous human being and a brilliant example of a true guitar entrepreneur 🙌 hats off to you sir always
Steve Vai is a true gentleman. He always treats everyone with true respect. His guitar playing is Mind Blowing and yet he stays humble. I truly believe and can obviously see he has the mastery like no one before him. NO ONE. His guitar playing is Cosmic. From another world. Word. Every little accomplishment is cause for celebration.
This is such a great experience it's like you're learning Steve's personality that much more. He's truly a good person let alone an amazing guitarist. That button on his guitar is one of his Alien Love Secrets. ;) lol. Thanks for the great content Tyler. Keep shreddin!
Steve Vai is a genius guitarist. Every project he was on was gold.
That final thought really inspired me. Thanks Steve Vai!!
Steve is one of the most amazing guitarists around. It was a huge honor to meet him several years ago.
Great interview, loved how you didn't step all over the guest & let him talk... a lot of interviewers don't get that. I bet Frank would be amazed and proud of his "Little Italian Prodigy".
His little Italian virtuoso, actually ;) great interview indeed, although sometimes I felt like Tyler interrupted him on moments that Steve was about to say something really interesting. I hate when that happens, haha
Getting a compliment by Steve Vai is like the final boss of guitar playing ! As a hungry guitar player , i hope to be worthy of that one day ..
Amazing to see a man at his age that has accomplished so much determined to keep growing as an artist, musician and person regardless of the physical obstacles…a true inspiration.
That was an amazing interview. Steve always seems like a guy you'd just want to hang out with. Such a well spoken person and you can tell he really has a passion for what he's doing. Thanks Tyler for doing this.
Wow! It's awesome to hear Steve talk about getting frustrated trying to learn a lick. It's easy to assume that it's just magic. This is epic
Hearing the thought process of master Vai lets us all know that we are in fact, not at all deluded but rather far more in touch with reality than the majority of the world would have us believe. There is a fine line between genius and insanity.... we're way past that line into genius. Thank you.
freaking honor to steve do a interview
I’ve never held a guitar but I loved this video
I love how up to date with technology Stev keeps up man. Guy really just embraced the way music has changed while still playyng the music he’s always been known for. What a talent.
Vai's been a world-class guitarist for 40 years. It's a marvel that he isn't resting on that, and is challenging himself to "get better". Inventing a new instrument and composing a piece of music for it is a master's fusion of his art and science. And he's got more ideas for composing on the Hydra. This ain't over.
Tyler, first off amazing interview with Vai and so cool he gave this insight to you!! Second, I was wondering at 25:46 You state something about your "entire impotence"....that and the banter about holding the hydra up "below the belt" made for a thoroughly amusing watch and Zappa would have approved!! Keep doing what you do brother 🤘
You'll never hear this song on radio. The radio is too small of a platform and its audience too musically inept to appreciate. They want to hear soppy rhyming lyrics inside relatively simple musical arrangements as opposed to the mastery of Steve Vai. By the way, when time stands still you are in the zone. You become breathless. Paramahansa Yogananda said many times that breathlessness is deathlessness. I've only experienced it one time at a Yoga retreat called Ananda. It's a state of ecstasy. A state of pure bliss.
careful when you touch the SEDUCER....could lead to a CLIMAX 💥 muhahaha
Wow. Thanks for sharing this interview with us, and thanks to Steve Vai for breaking it down on your channel for us.
You're 2 for 2 on having conversations with Steve Vai and him spitting straight wisdom mid conversation
Incredibly inspiring stuff
"Steve's motivational halftime speech"... It's interesting that so many greats in many wildly differing fields all basically explain this the same way. Absolutely brilliant interview Tyler, thank you 🙂❤
Great job, Tyler. Steve Vai is so down to earth. What an inspiration.
Gotta love Steve Vai, he's such an inspiration!
Thank you Tyler! All the questions I had about the hydra were answered in this video!!
I went to one of his shows yesterday and he played the hydra... all i have to say is that i haven't seen a better musical performance in my life! He played that thing so perfectly that it sounded like having playback🤣
Thank u 4 this interview n getting Steve to open up n share the processes in his thoughts n his actions. After watching this interview, I understand why he is the legend that he is.
Stuning interview from one of the greatest guitarist of this century. Teeth of the hydra is a mesmerising piece of music. Great interview. Thanks a lot
Musically speaking, Steve Vai has always been the biggest freak in the room. Now he's 3. I love it! Thanks for this content. It's great to hear him break this insanity down.
When Steve referenced time dilation I knew that he’s a wizard lol
16:04 “here’s a great way to circumnavigate frustration”
so inspirational!
I am for sure going to see him when he tours in September and October around the US. This new album of his has become my favorite and I really want to see him live
Safer option onstage: they should lower this guitar down on two wires into playing position from the ceiling.
“And oh how they danced, the little children of Stonehenge…”
I've always liked Steve Vai regardless but this video just entirely boosted my view of him even further, hell yeah 🤘
Been wishing this collab would happen...
GG'S Tyler!
man its been such a joy to watch well rather hear Steve come into his own (since becoming a "solo" act and not just in a "band") and just bend boundaries..its super cool that he sat down with you to break this song down..and everytime i watch Steve do any kind of interview or whatever man he just inspires me to play my guitar and create something beautiful from my inner uncolored place you know no boundries of metal rock etc.,. just be and take chances and push myself...im glad there is a Steve, and that Steve is who he is especially nowadays ,and doing his podcasts and youtube stuff ..so thanks Tyler for this vid..and i really appreciate your channel always a good watch...looking forward to your album
Thank you so much to Steve and Tyler! This type of post evaluation and explanation is such a great teaching/learning experience. It really increases the listener's understanding (and thus their appreciation and respect) of the profound talent/skill that went into this instrument, composition and performance. Thanks again!
Great interview, Steve Vai is amazing love his philosophy in general.
Wow that was so cool going through the whole song with Steve what is an honor great job Tyler super interesting👍🏻🎸
This is a gift for all of us! Great interview! And as always, it's so much fun, deep and Inspiring to hear what Steve has to say!! ❤️
Thanks Steve, inspiring and insightful as ever.
Great interview , man I could listen to Steve all day long he always has interesting ideas to offer and a great philosophy. ✌
I've loved the two times I've seen Steve live, and never tire of hearing him speak. Very similar to listening to and reading Frank. Always deep, informative, and inspiring. Thank you both!
Those ending words from Steve... Wow! God I need to go back like a million times and listen to it again and again! Thanks mister Vai for being here in this universe! For the love of God mister Stevevaihimself ♥
This interview was both fantastic and amazingly interesting! I am so glad you and Steve Vai were able to do this interview because it is awesome being able to see what’s happening in the video.
One of the most enjoyable Vai interviews. You both had a great talk, I had a great listen. Thankyou
Love to see the relationship you guys are developing! One of your idols is a fan of what you do and clearly respects you.. Happy for you man!
Steve always has incredibly useful insights and advice, not just for creatives but for life in general. It's always a treat to listen to him expound on how he views life.
Steve has such a beautiful studio. He needs a better web cam though. 😄🤘
I was fortunate to see him perform OOOOO on the heart guitar and his improv on the 4 neck jem, can’t wait to see him play the hydra!
Nanook
@@gyro5228 nanook a nono
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Thank you so much for this, Tyler! I’m feeling very inspired. 🤘🏻
Thank you so much for making this, you are both an inspiration for me.
What an awesome interview, I can only pretend to imagine what an amazing experience this was to chat with such an iconic guitarist and delve into his mind, particularly with this instrument and this composition. Well done!
Thank you Tyler for bringing this to us and thanks Steve for the wonderful inspirational way you share your experiences with us. I am blown away, what a genuinely nice guy Steve is and Tyler your not too bad either, love your channel. So the bar has raised again and from where I'm standing I can't even see it, is there still a bar? I don't know but it's not near me. 🤔
A most compelling presentation, from two very skilled artists. Thanks Steve/Tyler.
Hi Tyler!! Great to see you!!
This was awesome! Thank You
Wonderful interview! Steve is so amazing and full of wisdom and insight.
This is so freakin cool! :) Thank you guys for doing this! 🤘🏽🏆
Thank you thank you thank youuuu for this interview, sooo inspirational 🙏🙏
Wow, fascinating interview! Thanks to you and Steve for putting this together!
OMG! What an amazing interview! I’ve been following Steve’s music since the middle 1980s. It started with the David Lee Roth Band, branched out in Zappa, his solo stuff, his studio stuff with PIL, the album with Whitesnake, and then back to his solo stuff again. What an amazing musician, what an amazing showman, and all around a great guy. I met him very briefly at Focus II guitars back in the late 80s. It was more of “sorry, excuse me” moment, he was leaving the store as I entered and I literally bumped into him. It wasn’t until I went to pay for my picks that I realized…that was Steve Vai! It was a guitar shop in the late 80s, lots of guys were copying his look and really, what are the odds of bumping into Steve Vai on a Saturday afternoon in Patchogue, NY? Like most of the musicians I know, while he does like to show off his talent, always humble to the fact that people show up and listen to his creations. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Keep rockin’🤘🏻
Wow. Speechless, great video for guitarists and even the world to see and learn from.
Can this be a weekly podcast? like Steve and Tyler discussing life and music every week?
Amazing interview! Listening to Steve is incredibly inspiring.
Steve Vai has always been incredibly inspiring but now he's on a whole new level with his own writing and playing. Thanks for showcasing this song, the both of yous!
Wow you really have climbed to the top man! Vai breaking down his craziest song ever on your channel! Thanks Tyler and Steve for this. Hydra still blowing my mind!
My first rock concert was in 86 when DLR was touring his 1st solo album with Vai and Sheehan. I was front and center and it changed my life watching those absolute masters.
Enjoyed the show brother! Awesome channel!
I love how far Tyler and the channel have come, the content was always great but to see him develop relationships with legends like Steve and Paul over the years was amazing. Idk if Tyler is living THE dream but he is definitely living A dream (at least what I would consider a dream) at points now.