Ok well mind is blown now so it's time to smoke a fatty and relax on that note. Rewinding this and digging it even deeper this time. Thanks for another creation Mr. VAI Sir !
for me the impressive part is he didn't spent 6 minutes shredding three different instruments, but composed something tasteful that actually justifies the existence of such a monstrosity.
I'll always remember hearing The Attitude Song in 1984 for the first time. I ran into a friend in Berkeley who had it on a cassette tape. Hearing that forever changed how I played and even looked at what was possible with the guitar.
@@ryuzaki4638 what did Vai ever do to you? why on earth are you going around leaving such hateful comments everywhere in this comment section? do you really have no life? are you down THAT BAD? please get help!
this somehow feels like its from a thousand years in the future and a thousand years in the past, this man truly is a multidimensional being that came to this planet during our time to bless us with mind bending music
You may be more right than you know, because the inspiration for his album "Passion and Warfare" came a LOT from his vivid dreams he had growing up, you hear the ethereal a lot in what he does. Here is one of Steve Vai's quotes ""I had always kept journals, and built the songs around some of the events in these writings. One such event was this other-worldly state of mind I occasionally experienced as a very young child. Lying in a half sleep state, my perception would become very clear. That seems to be the best way to explain it. Sort of a super state of consciousness where everything was as clear as... well, like they say, there are no words. My ears would be filled with this ringing sound but not quite like a bell. It was more of a toning and it would draw me into it. The closer I let it pull me, the more resonant it became. I was frightened and never let it actually pull me in all the way because the closer I got, the more open my consciousness became and it was somewhat frightening. I was uneasy and unwilling to let myself go. There were visions too but... never mind. I started to write a book that detailed these other worldly adventures, but other career obligations at that point prevented the completion of the book. Parts were rehashed and turned into a script called Fire Coma and later Fire Garden. I believe these experiences of heightened awareness come about when the mind is at ease and not motoring from one thing to another. When you're in that in-between stage, not quite awake but the consciousness has not quite dropped down to the sleep state yet and becomes aware of it's surroundings."" from; www.vai.com/AllAboutSteve/disconotes_passion.html
Innovative?? This sounds exactly the same as his sound since the 80s and 90s... And multi-guitars have also been a common thing since the 80s (possibly 70s with Yes/Steve Howe?). This is very skilled, sure, but I don't understand why so many people think it's some pioneering sound. It just isn't and in fact sounds extremely dated.
I totally agree. For this, clicking Like just isn't strong enough !! YT needs to add a Love button !! BTW I 've been subbed to you for years MJR. I knew you had good taste in music ! Rock On !!
This is the most Steve Vai thing ever. I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked, but he has made a career of doing things his way and pushing his technical boundaries. If he’s not an artist, I don’t know who is.
once we don't like a music an artist plays it is very unlikely we will listen to all his/her songs so it's all up to you here are my favorites: Boston Rain Melody (I'll suggest the Cesar Huesca cover by the way) Tender Surrender For the love of the god I know you're here Whispering a prayer Building the Church
"I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked" - excuse me? I'm not saying you have to like his music, but there's not one song you don't at least like a little bit? His talent is simply amazing. There are some songs I don't like, but I think his body of work there has to be at least one song you like.
I think you are gonna buy this guitar too. Would suit your vintage pedals and amps...Your collection is insane. I would love to see you play this guitar
Hell yea, I personally wouldn't have thought that he'd use all of it at once in one session, but holy shit... he did the job of at least 3 people in one instrument, but hey we're talking about Steve Vai after all, so that shouldn't be too big of a surprise lol
I mean. Steve is one of the true rock stars exist today. His aura, passion, ingenuity. He could very sit back but no he always challenges and innovates. It’s beautiful. Always appreciated his passion for guitar and music. Great guy
This man can make anything with strings look so insanely easy And you can tell that he just feels the music like NOBODY ELSE ever has! Every one of his original songs is like a peek inside his soul!
I love how he creates a unique instrument, a unique song , a perfect utilization of the instruments performance and turns it all into a killer sounding composition with the performance to go along with it.
Of course he is a great player….just wish he would put less emphasis on the show biz side of his things, and maybe stray a little bit away from his signature Frank Zappaish overall sound!
It’s gonna take a while for my mind to be able to comprehend the level of mastery this man has achieved over the span of his legendary career. He’s the idol of many of my idols in music. So much respect for this man
If you’re looking for guitar mastery that goes beyond the paradigm of the eighties (no disrespect at all to Steve Vai) check out any video by “Ichika Nito.” Watch a few videos and you’ll know what I mean. Not a virtuoso for the sake of it, the song always comes first - but man in his technical skill outstrips some of the masters of the past.
Watched this with my jaw dropped all the way through. Congratulations to Mr Vai for always pushing the envelope on the instrument, what an inspiration to younger generations of musicians!
It's so baffling to see someone so far into their career still constantly innovating in ways we never anticipated. Just when you think everything's already been done Steve is always there to prove you wrong.
I wouldn't call this innovating, cause it really doesn't move anything forward. Instead it shows how far one man can push his own talent to even greater heights. This can only be played by the very elite of the masters.
@@42ZaphodB42 Never seen someone build like 7 different instruments into one guitar body and play all of them simultaneously, and with the inclusion of semi-fretted-semi-fretless necks on top of that. That's not innovative at all? I mean we've seen Michael Angelo Batio doing double neck stuff but nothing like this. This is definitely treading new ground as far as guitar playing is concerned.
@@SmoltingWassie Stole the concept?🤣The first prototype of Hydra is from 2016 while Luca first used a multi-neck guitar in 2018. Do some research before you start accusing people of "stealing concepts"..
Been listening to this guy for 20 years and somehow, he STILL manages to blow me away. His multi guitar work never disappoints. I was blown away with I Know Your Here, and now this. Unbelievable. 👏🏾👍🏾
Mr Vai is a true example of a genuine musician. No matter what a master can do yesterday, that has nothing to do with reaching for evolution. This man continues to evolve musically and that's incredible. Love to you Mr Vai
Looks like you missed the small harp at the bottom of the instrument :D (Which he was also playing and why he was making wide arcs with his strumming hand).
The only reason to be Steve Vai is so you can rock 4 different stringed instruments at once while kickin' it in a misty dungeon with a headband on... which is a great reason to be Steve Vai.
Just when you think Steve Vai has reached the ultimate level, he goes and composes a piece of music that takes the bar even higher. I’m blown away by this performance and don’t really know what else to say.
@@Matt_Holcomb While Knappsack was an incredible piece of music, I enjoyed Teeth of the Hydra much more because the tempo was much slower and it’s not as busy. I could actually hear what he was playing. And what you don’t play is just as important as what you do play sometimes. I could hear the emotions and atmosphere he was trying to create here. Playing a lot of notes really fast doesn’t always create the best piece of music or tell the best story per se. It’s more important than ever, especially in instrumental music, to use the sounds to influence the audience’s state of mind because there aren’t any lyrics. You have to use the sounds to create a mood. Simply put, I liked the mood I got from Teeth of the Hydra more than the mood I got from Knappsack. Both are excellent. I just like Hydra more. Just my personal preference. If you like Knappsack, that’s cool. There is no right or wrong when it comes to music, just preferences. Have a good one. I’m just glad we can agree than Vai and his music are great.
It's so funny, there's so many people these days with multiple neck guitars or 10 times the strings they normally have all doing stuff on UA-cam and whatever. Then along comes Steve Vai and shows you how it's really done. This man never disappoints. I'm a drummer and I'm not usually too into guitar stuff, but this guy has mesmerized me since the mid 80's. He was a big part of my childhood and it's nice to see the guy never stopped growing, his ego all seems to be contained within his guitar playing. He never comes off as the absolute legend that he is.
This Man has been at the CROSSROADS........for most of his life And Slaying it every single time!!!! With a sound that no-one, anywhere, has ever heard before!!!! HUGE respect from me.
The instrument itself is a work of art, the amazing sounds created by the master himself is an elaborate show. . Pure genius. This is art. Eargasm at its finest. Anyone else listening to this at 2am?
I agree, the instrument, the design, the backdrop, the directing, the whole thing, was a real work of art. Its nice to see such feeling still put into this, every note is so important, every sound fx, the attention to detail here shows.
You are my god. I decided to play the electric guitar with 14 years when I see you in Crossroads. And I see you in live ,3 years ago here, in Valencia. These are bad days for Valencia, we have the biggest inundation of the history. A message for your fans Will be very wellcome. Thx Stivy
Wow! There's something so hypnotic about this performance. I can't imagine how long it would have taken to figure out how to write and play something on this beast, then to turn it into a cohesive performance. Absolutely stunning.
Wasn’t it the other way around, he had something to write and needed Ibanez to build it since years ago. Forgot which interview it was but it’s was definitely regarding the Hydra.
Just read an interview and he said it took him six weeks to learn how to play the Hydra. That's a serious learning curve to work with just to feel comfortable with playing it.
Steve was such a big influence to me when I started playing guitar when I was little. His musical ability is so inspiring and his creativity just keeps getting better and better.
I love that this triple necked monstrosity was used in a fresh, creative, and musical manner without an ounce of novelty present throughout this entire song. Then again, this is Steve Vai we're talking, here. One of America's greatest musical treasures strikes again as only he can! This is just plain brilliant, and I expect no less from the man.
When I first heard the album, my ears couldn't conceive all the sounds coming from one instrument. Now that I watch Steve perform it, it's a totally different experience. That is one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. Period. Edit: I've honestly never been more inspired to explore music. The mental clarity I got from seeing that is astonishing. Thank you, Steve.
I hear ya on that. This is my favourite track on the album but now seeing him do all that on one guitar, overlapping the instruments, it’s mind bogglingly impressive and Steve just confirms time and again (think knappsack) why he’s the greatest of all time.
He’s outdone himself again! One of the most iconic, creative and talented guitarists ever. Tops on anybody’s list. Love the multi-neck and the bell bottoms just cinched it. Great!!
Was at his concert in year 2023. What surprised most is that Steve was playing note for note - it is tens of thousands of notes - his compositions, exactly same notes he was playing like 15 years ago and how it sounds in my head. Not a single note was added, removed or changed. It is incredible!
Steve just wont stop will he, he's definitely one of the greats whether you appreciate it or not, he's never lost his mojo unlike a lot of solo guitar guitar players
This is the new era in instrumental music. We are witnessing a history. Im just speechless. I was a hundred percent sure no one is gonna surprise me anymore until I’ve watched this!
It would take Steve Vai to properly express and push the limits of such a beautiful instrument. They are a match made for one another. Unique, original, mysterious, and otherworldly. I imagine he is having great fun exploring the possibilities with this gem.
I've counted at least five different instruments in this guitar - Regular guitar - "Sitar", half fret half fretless - Bass, half fret half fretless - Lyre (or kind of) - Some simple synthesizers I'm still impressed on how he not only can conduct them all beautifully, but also in how he came up with such BRILLIANT composition! Long live Steve Vai!
I think what you call a Sitar I'd classify more easterly like a Japanese koto... but I dig where you are coming from. Knowing Steve Vai, he probably meant it to play as both ( if not more) anyway 🤣
I've been a Vai fan since childhood and it makes me so happy to see the guy still evolving, still experimenting and pushing boundaries. What an inspiration. Thank you for the music Steve. Love you man.
Steve is a guitar-god. Prince was similarly multi-talented in many many instruments. He played to my certain knowledge - with expertise - piano, guitar, bass and drums, and may well have been able to play orchestral instruments like woodwinds and brass as well.
@@antemorph66 yes agreed. Steve Vai has always been in a class of his own though. But that’s a good thing. All these new guitar heroes are still nowhere near as quality honestly.
I think I'm alone in feeling this song isn't innovating anything. Rock and prog with double and triple guitars has been around for decades and this song sounds the same as Vai's stuff from the 90s and still with that 80s hair metal vibe. Technically brilliant of course, but musically nothing new at all and even the video looks like an 80s Meatloaf set with Vai's usual dose of overly self-indulgent cringe.
Saw Mr. Vai in New Haven last night. Just. Freaking. Wow. What really impresses me is that while he can shred at a million notes per second and do things that shouldn't even be possible, he is really an incredibly expressive guitarist. He also clearly loves what he's doing and had great rapport with the crowd. His band was top of the line, too.
Yeah, I mentioned this on another video, but his emoting as a guitarist is top notch. He really thinks he's getting that bend slightly over the top by giving it stink lips. It's awesome to watch.
I’ve been a fan of Steve’s music for a few decades…and he constantly improves with each day that passes. Thank you for sharing this amazing piece with us Steve, you are certainly the best guitarist out there today. This one touches the soul if you truly “listen”!
@@thedude7726 You mentioned that " this is what happens when a rock god is sober", implying the Vai was not sober! You don't even know what you're saying because your grasp of language is lacking! lol!
Thanks, Steve. Not only for creating and hexagonalizing incredible sounds, techniques, and strings; not only for composing and interpreting a song that transcends space and time. I thank you for representing the strange complexity of what makes us something more than human.
This is beyond imagination... How could someone possibly think, create and play this guitar or whatever the mighty structure this is. Melodies, chord progression, all those awkward sounds combine in such a fascinating way that from the first moment it takes you in a whirlwind and doesn't stop till the end. Such a masterpiece by the master.
That is one of the most impressive things I've ever witnessed! Props to you Steve, you are a legend. You inspired me to pick the guitar back up, you inspired me a kid looking through magazines and seeing you.
Yes! Yes!!! To a new generation of listeners meet a true guitar god!! This video made my jaw drop and inspired me again to play again.....but just a regular guitar...sorry Mr Vai...im not worthy....yet. Thank you for your music and inspiring us still to this day.
Notice how, with ALL of these instrumental options at his disposal, he still allows the piece to breathe. Taking advantage of the ability to not fill up every moment with something...pretty amazing!
Steve I started listening to you when "Flexible" came out and you have surprised, astonished and reached me emotionally in so many different ways over all those years and albums. I have an old high school friend that to this day only has to say the words "Little Green Men" and we both crack smile and chuckle like little kids (we're both in our 60's). Thank you for being the exemplary human and musical explorer that you are. We music lovers are so grateful for all you've given us.
I am so beyond happy I live in the same time as this legend. Decades long career, still pushing the envelope. No other guitarist on the face of this green earth can touch Steve Vai.
Man Steve is such a hero and I haven't paid attention to him for awhile because I got listening to other stuff but he is the guy that really blew my beginner mind when I was first learning guitar. He's such a creative player and continues to do some new stuff that isn't quite expected. He's done so much for rock guitar! I've seen him in concert 3 times and was never not blown away. I hope to meet him maybe some day!
That was so sick, it felt like a 2 min vid... Jesus man, Steve Vai is so cool. Love watching him basically do victory laps at this point. Been watching a ton of Marcin and Henson/Page lately but this guy still brings it with such a fun and joyous energy. Thank you for this video and magical creation!
Bro’s got the baseline, chord progression, and melody all in one big ass guitar. Not to mention him plucking that acoustic guitar during those legato licks. That takes some next level coordination
@@christophecapon8626 unless they can come up with the most likely very large amount of cash it would require to have something similar built! I'm curious as to what that guitar did cost to build!
just saw him play that in Boston on tour with Satch. It blew my mind. It's more than just practice that brought those guys up to the top. It's a love affair
I just saw Vai play this last week! Unbelievable until you see him play it and hear the sounds he gets out of it. He is otherworldly. He moves like a dancer, he looks like a model with those gorgeous cheekbones. ❤
ONe of the most enjoyable videos I've seen in a while. That backdrop, the guitar, Steve's ability to utililize it musically and creatively. THIS was completely called for Steve and we support your out of this world creativity. YOU have just inspired us ALL who've seen this to pursue our dreams and push the limitations beyond the norm. We love you STEVE! Great job for all involved in this project. :)
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Ok well mind is blown now so it's time to smoke a fatty and relax on that note.
Rewinding this and digging it even deeper this time.
Thanks for another creation Mr. VAI Sir !
You always raise the bar.. and at the same time break the bars. To not see or hear limits.
subi mas musica con la hydra que esto es una locura 🤯.sos como un dali de la musica bro
I could definitely play like this if I had the guitar I swear!! Just don’t put one in my hands and ask me to play…
for me the impressive part is he didn't spent 6 minutes shredding three different instruments, but composed something tasteful that actually justifies the existence of such a monstrosity.
That's what blew my mind, too. Vai used the entire instrument the whole time.
That’s about the best explanation possible…love it whenever people think outside the box…..
There are 4 instruments
Technically 6 instruments. The 12 string and bass have fretted and fretless parts.
Well said
The man IS the entire 80's. Just raw power, skill and grace.
well I don't know if the '80s was remembered for grace. mostly just a lot of blow
40 years into his career, constantly innovating and kicking ass. Flawless victory!
I'll always remember hearing The Attitude Song in 1984 for the first time. I ran into a friend in Berkeley who had it on a cassette tape. Hearing that forever changed how I played and even looked at what was possible with the guitar.
The gimmicks are innovation? LOL noobs everywhere
@@ryuzaki4638 what did Vai ever do to you? why on earth are you going around leaving such hateful comments everywhere in this comment section? do you really have no life? are you down THAT BAD? please get help!
@@ryuzaki4638 go watch your "great" 30-second tik tok guitar videos, child
And fatality
this somehow feels like its from a thousand years in the future and a thousand years in the past, this man truly is a multidimensional being that came to this planet during our time to bless us with mind bending music
You may be more right than you know, because the inspiration for his album "Passion and Warfare" came a LOT from his vivid dreams he had growing up, you hear the ethereal a lot in what he does. Here is one of Steve Vai's quotes ""I had always kept journals, and built the songs around some of the events in these writings. One such event was this other-worldly state of mind I occasionally experienced as a very young child. Lying in a half sleep state, my perception would become very clear. That seems to be the best way to explain it. Sort of a super state of consciousness where everything was as clear as... well, like they say, there are no words.
My ears would be filled with this ringing sound but not quite like a bell. It was more of a toning and it would draw me into it. The closer I let it pull me, the more resonant it became. I was frightened and never let it actually pull me in all the way because the closer I got, the more open my consciousness became and it was somewhat frightening. I was uneasy and unwilling to let myself go. There were visions too but... never mind.
I started to write a book that detailed these other worldly adventures, but other career obligations at that point prevented the completion of the book. Parts were rehashed and turned into a script called Fire Coma and later Fire Garden.
I believe these experiences of heightened awareness come about when the mind is at ease and not motoring from one thing to another. When you're in that in-between stage, not quite awake but the consciousness has not quite dropped down to the sleep state yet and becomes aware of it's surroundings."" from; www.vai.com/AllAboutSteve/disconotes_passion.html
Fr. I'm amazed at how he tamed that beast.
Vai has no ceiling. Always innovative. Forever a legend in the guitar world.
Innovative?? This sounds exactly the same as his sound since the 80s and 90s... And multi-guitars have also been a common thing since the 80s (possibly 70s with Yes/Steve Howe?). This is very skilled, sure, but I don't understand why so many people think it's some pioneering sound. It just isn't and in fact sounds extremely dated.
He yeeted the whole concept from luca stricagnoli
@@DM-kv9kj Salty? lololol
@@DM-kv9kj COMMON!? where tf do you live?
Facts
The man is a legend. A true guitar HERO.
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Hello, I had the chance to see the passion and warfare tour in Paris. And you?
Check out his appearance on Zappa Universe, when Dweezil and Steve were having a guitar battle.
You misspelled GOD ;)
And now alone, Jeff is dead . He's the only one who can use a guitar ... fully
Bet you didn't know the percussion is being played by his toes, and the fog has been following him around for years. What an artist 👏
and his knee's does the cymbals, his ass plays the sax & the back of his head plays the gong. I can't say what body part plays the triangle :)
Jajajaja
Bravo
Singing??
It´s about time the fog catches him...
I know I didn't just watch this man play a guitar, bass, and sitar at once. This man isn't a Hydra, he is Vishnu
Hahha best comment
Don’t forget the harp
I think the top neck’s a twelve string, but it’s extremely impressive though, right?
this is him with only 2 arms, imagine the music he could create if he had all the arms necessary to play all the instruments at the same time
You have never lied, and you have never missed brotha.
This would have won the Crossroads battle!!!!
Yeah seriously! He would have totally smoked that kid! 😅🤣😂
EXACTLY
Dont underestimate mr. miyagis teachings...
@@MAntos-xw6iuHahahahahaha! Classic!!!🤘🏽
TRUE STORY 🤘🤣🎸
Ok. We all knew Steve Vai was great…but this is NEXT FUCKING LEVEL! Seriously blown away.
Yo Love all the vids dude! love from Sweden!
I totally agree. For this, clicking Like just isn't strong enough !! YT needs to add a Love button !! BTW I 've been subbed to you for years MJR. I knew you had good taste in music ! Rock On !!
He's not aging, he's just advancing.
yea my jaw dropped. for real
For me shawn lane and marty are great steve vai is too but jason becker damn
This is the most Steve Vai thing ever.
I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked, but he has made a career of doing things his way and pushing his technical boundaries. If he’s not an artist, I don’t know who is.
once we don't like a music an artist plays it is very unlikely we will listen to all his/her songs so it's all up to you
here are my favorites:
Boston Rain Melody (I'll suggest the Cesar Huesca cover by the way)
Tender Surrender
For the love of the god
I know you're here
Whispering a prayer
Building the Church
He's not an artist he's a wizard
@@sjb7183 all Wizards consider themselves artists.
@@33shin33 thank you for the list, I was needing something like that to start with Steve
"I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked" - excuse me? I'm not saying you have to like his music, but there's not one song you don't at least like a little bit? His talent is simply amazing. There are some songs I don't like, but I think his body of work there has to be at least one song you like.
I,ve loved this guy since he was with Zappa! This is amazing!
Hearing this song first and then seeing it played now, I appreciate it on a whole other level. Awesome work, Steve, you did it again!
I think you are gonna buy this guitar too. Would suit your vintage pedals and amps...Your collection is insane. I would love to see you play this guitar
Hell yea, I personally wouldn't have thought that he'd use all of it at once in one session, but holy shit... he did the job of at least 3 people in one instrument, but hey we're talking about Steve Vai after all, so that shouldn't be too big of a surprise lol
@Music is Win I did the same thing, also, erm, if Gotta Have Rock N' Roll is uh, ever auctioning this, you should do it, lol
Seems he liked your idea of 50-50 neck (half fret half fretless). Has to be nice when your idea inspired players like Vai.
Tyler, I think this is historic.
I mean. Steve is one of the true rock stars exist today. His aura, passion, ingenuity. He could very sit back but no he always challenges and innovates. It’s beautiful. Always appreciated his passion for guitar and music. Great guy
Pure and absolute Vaism.
Hey señor Huesca, Saludos!!!
Maestro Huesca mucho gusto, habrá un voz de locutor acerca de la ibanez Hydra o guitarras exóticas
Игра света 🎸👍
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Gracias Vai por innovar y mantener la faceta de artista
Yes, thats a proper word for this
This man can make anything with strings look so insanely easy
And you can tell that he just feels the music like NOBODY ELSE ever has!
Every one of his original songs is like a peek inside his soul!
I love how he creates a unique instrument, a unique song , a perfect utilization of the instruments performance and turns it all into a killer sounding composition with the performance to go along with it.
Of course he is a great player….just wish he would put less emphasis on the show biz side of his things, and maybe stray a little bit away from his signature Frank Zappaish overall sound!
It’s gonna take a while for my mind to be able to comprehend the level of mastery this man has achieved over the span of his legendary career. He’s the idol of many of my idols in music. So much respect for this man
Seriously, very few guitarists can consistently blow my mind again and again. Steve vai is an absolute creative legend.
Agreed. Absolutely out of this world.
If you’re looking for guitar mastery that goes beyond the paradigm of the eighties (no disrespect at all to Steve Vai) check out any video by “Ichika Nito.”
Watch a few videos and you’ll know what I mean. Not a virtuoso for the sake of it, the song always comes first - but man in his technical skill outstrips some of the masters of the past.
@@kuro2797 Yeah been watching his videos for ages now, maybe OP has also? Thanks for the suggestion though.
Bro is literally the final boss of guitars
Watched this with my jaw dropped all the way through. Congratulations to Mr Vai for always pushing the envelope on the instrument, what an inspiration to younger generations of musicians!
It's so baffling to see someone so far into their career still constantly innovating in ways we never anticipated. Just when you think everything's already been done Steve is always there to prove you wrong.
СПАСИБО!РОК ТРЕШ! Trash 🎸🎸-
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I wouldn't call this innovating, cause it really doesn't move anything forward. Instead it shows how far one man can push his own talent to even greater heights. This can only be played by the very elite of the masters.
No it felt like he's muddying the waters of what he did in the past.
@@42ZaphodB42 Never seen someone build like 7 different instruments into one guitar body and play all of them simultaneously, and with the inclusion of semi-fretted-semi-fretless necks on top of that. That's not innovative at all? I mean we've seen Michael Angelo Batio doing double neck stuff but nothing like this. This is definitely treading new ground as far as guitar playing is concerned.
So well said. Unbeleavably good stuff from Mr. Vai.
This is officially the coolest thing I've ever seen.
Legendary doesn't even begin to describe it.
slow version is on my channel
this is awesome
Look up luca stricagnoli then, he's the guy who Steve stole this concept from.
@@SmoltingWassie Stole the concept?🤣The first prototype of Hydra is from 2016 while Luca first used a multi-neck guitar in 2018. Do some research before you start accusing people of "stealing concepts"..
@@TheEffence you're wrong but it's cute how you talk tough over the internet. Nice mobile game video, sure you're fighting off the women.
This is why he played with Frank for so long. Pure Talent and Artistry , a Master of the Instrument.
Been listening to this guy for 20 years and somehow, he STILL manages to blow me away. His multi guitar work never disappoints. I was blown away with I Know Your Here, and now this. Unbelievable. 👏🏾👍🏾
And don't forget Fever Dream!
Игра света 🎸👍
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If he hasn't bored you in 20 yrs ,why will it happen now?😉
Yes.alot of people just don't know 🙄that vai is the best at being the different guitar player who is on a level no one can reach.thats the truth!!
Same ❤
This man’s imagination, intellect, creativity, persistence, and passion is unbelievable!!!
Mr Vai is a true example of a genuine musician. No matter what a master can do yesterday, that has nothing to do with reaching for evolution. This man continues to evolve musically and that's incredible. Love to you Mr Vai
This is absolutely incredible: playing three instruments at one time. Amazing timing and accuracy.
Actually four
Looks like you missed the small harp at the bottom of the instrument :D (Which he was also playing and why he was making wide arcs with his strumming hand).
He even had a full lick across all three necks during the solo.
The track is crap, like most Vai’s tracks
@@manuelpedrosd Love to hear your take there champ, loser
The only reason to be Steve Vai is so you can rock 4 different stringed instruments at once while kickin' it in a misty dungeon with a headband on... which is a great reason to be Steve Vai.
Watching him and hearing him play is like a magic show...incredible Steve!!
Only Steve Vai could pull off this musical madness, what a treat for our ears! Thanks for the years of innovative music we've all enjoyed
His face says it all. Can't tell where he ends and the music begins, it's all one.
Steve Vai further proving that he’s transcended humanity when it comes to making music.
Ayo what happened to the Zeref pfp
Even on the steve vai video, Just Some Guy without a mustache I fucking love you dude
Just needs an electric keyboard near the back!
I never thought that you would ever be here
I've been waiting to see this "guitar"in action, I'm not disappointed, absolutely brilliant!!! Keep on rocking Steve!
Just when you think Steve Vai has reached the ultimate level, he goes and composes a piece of music that takes the bar even higher. I’m blown away by this performance and don’t really know what else to say.
Idk dude Knappsack was close
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While Knappsack was an incredible piece of music, I enjoyed Teeth of the Hydra much more because the tempo was much slower and it’s not as busy. I could actually hear what he was playing. And what you don’t play is just as important as what you do play sometimes. I could hear the emotions and atmosphere he was trying to create here. Playing a lot of notes really fast doesn’t always create the best piece of music or tell the best story per se. It’s more important than ever, especially in instrumental music, to use the sounds to influence the audience’s state of mind because there aren’t any lyrics. You have to use the sounds to create a mood.
Simply put, I liked the mood I got from Teeth of the Hydra more than the mood I got from Knappsack. Both are excellent. I just like Hydra more. Just my personal preference. If you like Knappsack, that’s cool. There is no right or wrong when it comes to music, just preferences. Have a good one. I’m just glad we can agree than Vai and his music are great.
@@Matt_Holcomb Knappsack was purely technical. This here has melody
@@xXAlmdudlerXx oh yeah 100%. This to is technical to. But I agree this has way more feeling. I have watched it atleast 30 times since last night.
I cannot watch this enough times. How the hell does he even LIFT this thing?!
🎯🎯🤔
It's so funny, there's so many people these days with multiple neck guitars or 10 times the strings they normally have all doing stuff on UA-cam and whatever. Then along comes Steve Vai and shows you how it's really done. This man never disappoints. I'm a drummer and I'm not usually too into guitar stuff, but this guy has mesmerized me since the mid 80's. He was a big part of my childhood and it's nice to see the guy never stopped growing, his ego all seems to be contained within his guitar playing. He never comes off as the absolute legend that he is.
This Man has been at the CROSSROADS........for most of his life
And Slaying it every single time!!!! With a sound that no-one, anywhere, has ever heard before!!!!
HUGE respect from me.
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The instrument itself is a work of art, the amazing sounds created by the master himself is an elaborate show. . Pure genius. This is art. Eargasm at its finest. Anyone else listening to this at 2am?
midnight here and just blown away by this one! A lot going on here!!
eargasm? wonderful neologism! 🤩👏
3 am bruh 🤝
I agree, the instrument, the design, the backdrop, the directing, the whole thing, was a real work of art. Its nice to see such feeling still put into this, every note is so important, every sound fx, the attention to detail here shows.
2pm here but still hits hard as a rock!
You are my god. I decided to play the electric guitar with 14 years when I see you in Crossroads. And I see you in live ,3 years ago here, in Valencia. These are bad days for Valencia, we have the biggest inundation of the history. A message for your fans Will be very wellcome. Thx Stivy
Wow! There's something so hypnotic about this performance. I can't imagine how long it would have taken to figure out how to write and play something on this beast, then to turn it into a cohesive performance. Absolutely stunning.
For Steve it prolly took no time at all. I mean the man basically freestyles the halo theme sing
It took him 50 years to get there, then he made this up in a few hours 🙃
Wasn’t it the other way around, he had something to write and needed Ibanez to build it since years ago. Forgot which interview it was but it’s was definitely regarding the Hydra.
Just read an interview and he said it took him six weeks to learn how to play the Hydra. That's a serious learning curve to work with just to feel comfortable with playing it.
Steve was such a big influence to me when I started playing guitar when I was little. His musical ability is so inspiring and his creativity just keeps getting better and better.
I love that this triple necked monstrosity was used in a fresh, creative, and musical manner without an ounce of novelty present throughout this entire song. Then again, this is Steve Vai we're talking, here. One of America's greatest musical treasures strikes again as only he can! This is just plain brilliant, and I expect no less from the man.
This Dude is an Alien!!!! Steve is absolutely amazing!!! Sick guitar work and great writer!! 👍 🤟
The sus chords in the main riff really give that 80's feel. Thankfully, someone is still making this kind of music.
Man este tipo es una bestia .recogiendo d todos los guitarrista mejores del 80
This guy....Holy crap. He keeps on getting more creative. A TRUE artist.
When I first heard the album, my ears couldn't conceive all the sounds coming from one instrument.
Now that I watch Steve perform it, it's a totally different experience.
That is one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. Period.
Edit: I've honestly never been more inspired to explore music. The mental clarity I got from seeing that is astonishing. Thank you, Steve.
I hear ya on that. This is my favourite track on the album but now seeing him do all that on one guitar, overlapping the instruments, it’s mind bogglingly impressive and Steve just confirms time and again (think knappsack) why he’s the greatest of all time.
M U L T I T R A C K S
He’s outdone himself again! One of the most iconic, creative and talented guitarists ever. Tops on anybody’s list. Love the multi-neck and the bell bottoms just cinched it. Great!!
Can you imagine playing this on *Rock Band* or *Guitar Hero* ? A custom three neck guitar/bass controller with this song would be BOSS!
Showing all of us why he's the high priest and guru of the electric "guitar". The master....
The Legend
I'm surprised it doesn't have a full drum set attached to it.
Midi widget 🤔
dude.... hahahahaha
Don't give him ideas. 😂
His career will be limited not by musical ideas or technique but by how much weight he can carry on his shoulders on stage lol
You weren't looking at the back of the guitar(s?), he was playing the drums with his dick and balls that whole time.
This is something on a completely different level. Instant classic.
Man he moves like water as he plays it. Beautiful
Absolutely jaw dropping.....the only thing left to ponder ...is what the case looks like for this guitar.
Or where is the strap holding it up?
The case is probably what you see in the video: it's easier to walk into the case of of the Hydra to play it than trying to to take it out 😜
Was at his concert in year 2023. What surprised most is that Steve was playing note for note - it is tens of thousands of notes - his compositions, exactly same notes he was playing like 15 years ago and how it sounds in my head. Not a single note was added, removed or changed. It is incredible!
Steve Vai is a genius 42 years on since we first saw him on TV hes still a legend he gets better with age like a fine wine.
He Play With Frank Zappa !!! 🎸
@@LIVEMusicHD Yeah I think his first performance was in 1980 with Zappa , That's where Vai got his weirdness from lol 😆
And he ain't that bad looking either! 😄😉
6.6.66 says it all, he is special
@@sandragriffiths9692 he turned 6 on 6.6.66 and the time was 6 somewhere :)
Steve just wont stop will he, he's definitely one of the greats whether you appreciate it or not, he's never lost his mojo unlike a lot of solo guitar guitar players
All that beautiful space surrounding everything. His hands are going like mad and yet it all sounds so tranquil. Thanks Steve!
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I know you never left, but this feels like a "welcome back". Fantastic performance.
This is the new era in instrumental music. We are witnessing a history. Im just speechless. I was a hundred percent sure no one is gonna surprise me anymore until I’ve watched this!
That's some wild piece of a musical instrument! Keeping Steve busy!! 🙂That played out great, what a spectacular display of string range. 🤩
Legitimately one of the coolest things I've seen in a while. Mr. Vai is on the cutting edge even forty years into his career!
I can’t remember the last time I had my mind so completely blown by a guitar performance. Absolutely amazing sound and skill
It would take Steve Vai to properly express and push the limits of such a beautiful instrument. They are a match made for one another. Unique, original, mysterious, and otherworldly. I imagine he is having great fun exploring the possibilities with this gem.
Man, even his performance, his movements. Awesome
I've counted at least five different instruments in this guitar
- Regular guitar
- "Sitar", half fret half fretless
- Bass, half fret half fretless
- Lyre (or kind of)
- Some simple synthesizers
I'm still impressed on how he not only can conduct them all beautifully, but also in how he came up with such BRILLIANT composition!
Long live Steve Vai!
I think what you call a Sitar I'd classify more easterly like a Japanese koto... but I dig where you are coming from. Knowing Steve Vai, he probably meant it to play as both ( if not more) anyway 🤣
that's a 7 string guitar
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12-string guitar
7-string guitar
bass (4-string)
harp (13-string)
That little sitar lick was totally bad ass wasn't it!?
@@themightyjse220 I'm mesmerized by it!
I've been a Vai fan since childhood and it makes me so happy to see the guy still evolving, still experimenting and pushing boundaries. What an inspiration. Thank you for the music Steve. Love you man.
Imagine being this good at literally anything, unreal. Also kudos to whoever designed the guitar and the set, the asthetic is perfection.
Its like straight out of a sci-fi video game
Steve is a guitar-god. Prince was similarly multi-talented in many many instruments. He played to my certain knowledge - with expertise - piano, guitar, bass and drums, and may well have been able to play orchestral instruments like woodwinds and brass as well.
How do people become so gifted...
Truly a blessing and gift....
His guitar teacher was Joe Satriani
Very cool to see Vai still innovating. That made me feel good as a guitar player.
It made you feel good? He always has the opposite effect on me. He makes me want to quit.
@@Zeta9966 it's good to know the art of guitar playing can still move forward. Too many people doing the same things now
@@antemorph66 yes agreed. Steve Vai has always been in a class of his own though. But that’s a good thing.
All these new guitar heroes are still nowhere near as quality honestly.
@@Zeta9966 agreed
I think I'm alone in feeling this song isn't innovating anything. Rock and prog with double and triple guitars has been around for decades and this song sounds the same as Vai's stuff from the 90s and still with that 80s hair metal vibe. Technically brilliant of course, but musically nothing new at all and even the video looks like an 80s Meatloaf set with Vai's usual dose of overly self-indulgent cringe.
This is so cool finally an instrument expressive enough for the string master himself.... you've topped yourself again Steve
Awesome
Saw Mr. Vai in New Haven last night. Just. Freaking. Wow.
What really impresses me is that while he can shred at a million notes per second and do things that shouldn't even be possible, he is really an incredibly expressive guitarist. He also clearly loves what he's doing and had great rapport with the crowd. His band was top of the line, too.
Yeah, I mentioned this on another video, but his emoting as a guitarist is top notch. He really thinks he's getting that bend slightly over the top by giving it stink lips. It's awesome to watch.
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I’ve been a fan of Steve’s music for a few decades…and he constantly improves with each day that passes. Thank you for sharing this amazing piece with us Steve, you are certainly the best guitarist out there today. This one touches the soul if you truly “listen”!
This is what happens when a guitar God lives long enough.Sober. Deadly. Precise. Superior. Wow. Utter perfection!!!
I didn't realize he had a drug or alcohol problem?
@@chadrew6 he never has to my knowledge, unlike so many others who never live long enough
@@gho2traxxpronouncedghosttr279 Well then your comment makes no sense! lol!
@@chadrew6 yea it does actually. If hes sober it dont matter if he had a history of abuse
@@thedude7726 You mentioned that " this is what happens when a rock god is sober", implying the Vai was not sober! You don't even know what you're saying because your grasp of language is lacking! lol!
Thanks, Steve. Not only for creating and hexagonalizing incredible sounds, techniques, and strings; not only for composing and interpreting a song that transcends space and time. I thank you for representing the strange complexity of what makes us something more than human.
This is beyond imagination... How could someone possibly think, create and play this guitar or whatever the mighty structure this is. Melodies, chord progression, all those awkward sounds combine in such a fascinating way that from the first moment it takes you in a whirlwind and doesn't stop till the end. Such a masterpiece by the master.
That is one of the most impressive things I've ever witnessed! Props to you Steve, you are a legend. You inspired me to pick the guitar back up, you inspired me a kid looking through magazines and seeing you.
Yes! Yes!!! To a new generation of listeners meet a true guitar god!! This video made my jaw drop and inspired me again to play again.....but just a regular guitar...sorry Mr Vai...im not worthy....yet. Thank you for your music and inspiring us still to this day.
Notice how, with ALL of these instrumental options at his disposal, he still allows the piece to breathe. Taking advantage of the ability to not fill up every moment with something...pretty amazing!
True, unlike about 80% of modern musicians who just saturate every song they play. Vai is amazing.
It's particularly amazing for Steve Vai, it's like he mastered himself and thought it out instead of wanking it out. I was in awe.
Steve I started listening to you when "Flexible" came out and you have surprised, astonished and reached me emotionally in so many different ways over all those years and albums. I have an old high school friend that to this day only has to say the words "Little Green Men" and we both crack smile and chuckle like little kids (we're both in our 60's). Thank you for being the exemplary human and musical explorer that you are. We music lovers are so grateful for all you've given us.
I am so beyond happy I live in the same time as this legend. Decades long career, still pushing the envelope. No other guitarist on the face of this green earth can touch Steve Vai.
Yea, satriani and vai r the goats
Passion always triumphs. This man defies trends. If it wasn't clear before this performance, make no mistake, Steve Vai is a guitar GOD.
A true example of musical mastery in every sense. Contemporary art needs these kind of work so much
Probably the most remarkable display of musicianship I have ever seen.
And yet this is not a hit tune.
fast guitar=
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@@nikkinonose9316 MGK is selling more records as of now, whats that tell you about people
It really is! I've watched it so many times - mainly for the visual aspect.
Hear, hear! Also the most remarkable stringed instrument I've ever seen. Bless Steve Vai forever.
Man Steve is such a hero and I haven't paid attention to him for awhile because I got listening to other stuff but he is the guy that really blew my beginner mind when I was first learning guitar. He's such a creative player and continues to do some new stuff that isn't quite expected. He's done so much for rock guitar! I've seen him in concert 3 times and was never not blown away. I hope to meet him maybe some day!
Over 40 years into Steve's career and he's still innovating like this?! I'm almost moved to tears to see the flame in him burning so brightly!
exactly how I feel!!
This guy is a monster. Not just about his technique that is impressive but the storyteller he is in many songs like this
That’s it. This guy wins at guitar. He has reached master level He is the greatest guitar player in the world.
God-bard
It’s been that way for 40 years already.
haha didn’t know jimmy page had died…
@@blueskilla6 Jimmy is alive and well as of this moment
have u also heard of micheal angelo batio?
That was so sick, it felt like a 2 min vid...
Jesus man, Steve Vai is so cool. Love watching him basically do victory laps at this point.
Been watching a ton of Marcin and Henson/Page lately but this guy still brings it with such a fun and joyous energy.
Thank you for this video and magical creation!
The Producers: You can't play rythm, solo and base at the same time.
Steve: Yes.
You mean "Steve: "hold my beer"
You can't even spell 'bass' m8.
@@apersonontheinternet8034 😝
*and a harp
Haha, yes, I can't...
Experimental, yet catchy, and 100% amazing. Mad respect for this guitar god
That machine is INCREDIBLE.
No way Ralph Macchio's gonna beat him now.
No Mercy!
😂😂😂 ❤
Hahaha that was funny. You made my day! Thanks 🙏
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Bro’s got the baseline, chord progression, and melody all in one big ass guitar. Not to mention him plucking that acoustic guitar during those legato licks. That takes some next level coordination
“In strings we trust”
You’ve inspired us again man!!
Thank you!!!!
Just astonished and grateful!!
blasphemous
Steve Vai is one of the most creative musicians in the modern era. So incredible!!!
He always was incredible, and now he is even better!
WOW! But really ... WOW! You always expect Vai to be good but THIS is NEXT LEVEL.
I bet we won't see many covers of this song. :)
Lol. I literally snorted laughing at this.
You may see covers but it would require 3 guys at least...
Lol where do I buy my Hydra?
I'm picturing someone with all of these instruments separately by each appendage, harp and 12 string played with toes
@@christophecapon8626 unless they can come up with the most likely very large amount of cash it would require to have something similar built! I'm curious as to what that guitar did cost to build!
just saw him play that in Boston on tour with Satch. It blew my mind. It's more than just practice that brought those guys up to the top. It's a love affair
I just saw Vai play this last week! Unbelievable until you see him play it and hear the sounds he gets out of it. He is otherworldly. He moves like a dancer, he looks like a model with those gorgeous cheekbones. ❤
Imagine the work Steve has put in this. And yet he makes it seem simple. One of a kind guitarist.
Steve Vai is amazing, you can really tell that he's a product of the 80s in the way he plays and the sounds he uses.
Steve Vai is a product of years of dedication. A unique artist. A guitar master. The best.
milli vanilli is the product of the 80s too.
ONe of the most enjoyable videos I've seen in a while. That backdrop, the guitar, Steve's ability to utililize it musically and creatively. THIS was completely called for Steve and we support your out of this world creativity. YOU have just inspired us ALL who've seen this to pursue our dreams and push the limitations beyond the norm. We love you STEVE! Great job for all involved in this project. :)
bro thats not a guitar... damn thing has 4 sets of strings like wtf.