I saw Steve Vai in Baltimore about ten years ago. He was amazing as always. He did a meet and greet after the show. While he was signing my stuff, a guy asked him what the secret to his playing is. Steve said " there is no secret. Just practice twice as much as you think you need to."
such a believer in humanity, but he said it wrong, maybe out of pity, but what he really meant was "Just practice twice as much as I (steve) think you need to"
Back in the days I bought ”Passion And Warfare” (on CD) and heard, for the first time, ”For the Love of God”. Up to this day it’s still one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever written. ❤️🤩
I had the LP. I was completely mesmerized by two songs at that time: Crushing Day by Joe Satriani and this one. My goodness, such excellent pieces of musicianship. The best I have ever heard.
I'm a keyboard player, and never liked the the hardest side of rock, so i did'nt know who Steve Vai was, but when i heard this song in a music store i felt in love, for the writing and the arrangment even before the tech skills.
One of my favorite songs of all time. I can never get tired of listening to this song. Every time I listen to it, I want to cry. Steve must have been expressing something profound in his life when he composed this.
I saw an interview and he said that when he was recording this song he was in the middle of a water fast, day 5 or so, and that the melody was given to him as previous poster stated. Id say that he was pretty raw, emotionally and spiritually at that moment.
@@ajanpursikonna1131 of this s*** sucked , and anyone who plays knows it dudes in a spiral downtrodden funk a melon fasting on fast cars I know he's capable of more or he wouldn't be this famous he's kind of way out even farther than satriani's and Johnson even Zap pA
When he was playing in Prague few years ago? I cried. That´s how divine his music is. For me he´s the ultimate master of the electric guitar. THE master
Love instrumentals but I think there's something about lyrics people "relate" to. I only listen to some. I used to wonder how someone could not like a great song 👉then finally, I understood when achey breaky heart got really popular. The most simple songs are the ones the majority seem to like... but they can't really like music or maybe... don't even hear music the same way 🤔
@RustyG57 Achey Breaky Heart was popular because it was pushed by mainstream media, which is like a fast-food joint for music. Connoisseurs don't go there.
I disagree. He wrote the song. He came up with all of the notes and parts himself - naturally he's going to be able to remember them all. Steve Vai is one of the world's greatest guitarists and he's an amazing musician overall - he does lots of incredible things, but remembering his own songs is not one of them.....
C'est ouf de se dire que ce morceau extrêmement difficile à jouer a été composé il y a 32 ans, interprété à l'époque par un virtuose de 30 ans, et que ce même virtuose, aujourd'hui âgé de 62 ans, le joue encore et toujours quasi à la perfection. Inimaginable. Quel formidable talent que celui de Steve Vai. Inégalé et inégalable dans sa catégorie, et pour de longues années encore. Chapeau bas Monsieur Vai.
C'est peut-être moi mais j'ai trouvé cette version un peu approximative par moment (comme si les bends n'atteignaient pas toujours la note juste) et pas au niveau des autres dispos sur UA-cam. Il a l'âge qu'il a malgré tout. Même si ça reste exceptionnel.
Magico brano di vai,da quando è uscito il brano l'ho ascoltato centinaia di volte.ho anche il d v.d.dei tre chitarristi.magico chitarrista della scuola di Joe Satriani suo maestro.super Dainese Aldo.
I'm a bass player for 35 years now it's my soul...... But the playing and sounds Stevie brings in this master piece takes me somewhere not known to man. Nothing in my lifetime has ever came close to this. I can't even put into words how great Stevie v is.
I love Steve Vai, the way to play the guitar is really character, a lot of inspiration that I found in playing the guitar. I hope Steve is always healthy. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your music.
This is incredible. So pure sounding and less processed that what I think I normally hear. I’ve been onboard since 86 and loved every moment of Steve’s career. So glad I’m here on this mortal coil at the same time he is, what a gift.
Para sempre vai ser o Eterno Mestre ! Te acompanho desde os meus 10 anos de idade, no G3 com Joe Satriani e Eric Johnson ! Eu ficava bobo quando o via tocar, ia logo pegar minha guitarra 🎸 e correr para o computador pegar a tablatura desta música 🎶 ! Hoje com 31 anos de idade, fico bobo, igual ficava com 10 anos ! Grande Mestre ! Ídolo para sempre !
Ke grande steve ....tan carismatico talentoso y humilde como siempre...un fuerte abrazo para todos los ke crecimos con su musica al rededor del mundo..saludos desde Buenos aires💪🎶🎵💗
Steve Vai, Joe Satriani e Robert Fripp( que fez aquela palhaçada de tocar brincando de mexer na caixa de efeitos, como se fosse um DJ e não tocou música nenhuma). Dezembro de 2004 . Eu estava lá!
such a badass, and musical genius thanks for the video! this guys contributions to music are so incredible, I know he uses the synergy modules now but his amp the VL100 is the most under rated and versatile amp I ever heard, from tones of Vai to Gran Hechicero, simply amazing what it can do, and what he can do!
For me there's no secret in his playing,as the saying goes,"Practice make a man perfect",he is that guy, just keep practicing twice a day that's his secret to his playing".For the love of God ", is my favourite solo, absolutely Awesome 🤘🤘🤘
I've been a Steve Vai fan since Eat'em And Smile was the first cassette tape I ever bought as a kid. I listened to that album today while I worked and it's still one of the greatest guitar albums ever. I saw Steve with Satriani at a G3 show long ago. 2nd row, center. My brother got his pick and still has it. He was amazing then and he hasn't slowed down a bit. Awesome guitar player.
Pra mim, essa é a música instrumental mais foda que existe e Steve Vai é o maior de todos, com todo o respeito aos demais e a quem veio antes, mas Steve Vai tá no topo da parada!!!
@@RodrigoSelis ele já fez show aqui perto de casa no Rio de Janeiro, e o mais incrível, com um preço super barato pra alguém do nível de Steve Vai, foi um dos grandes dias da minha vida!!!
If this song was NOT given to him directly from God himself, then I'm shocked! This piece is what I've always imagined God's voice would sound like. FROM THE MOMENT I 1st HEARD WHEN IT CAME OUT.
An amaing tribute, in a time where "woke culture" (cultural marxism, technocracy, etc) tries to shame faith in GOD. GOD WILL PREVAIL, LOVE WILL PREVAIL
My favorite guitarist 20 years ago and still my favourite, I bought the Passion and Warfare picture disc vinyl back in the day when it came out and listened to it so many times that my parents were fed up :)
he has a tone, a vocab and phrasiology that makes him totally unique. there are other players who have these things (unique to them) and the only one who readily springs to mind is Dave Gilmour.
@@lukather1 I'm a big fan of Guthrie but his tone isn't super indistinguishable from the typical early 2000s lead fusion tone . A better example is Eric Johnson . He has his own unique tone and phrasing with regards to chords , arpeggios and soloing.
I'm from korea & watched his play in korea,,this music, maybe 92 or 93 in seoul 88 actually ..playing this music..string was broken and everyone was surprised...but he isnt... & change the string & play ,I'll never never forget in my life at that time he is the GOD!!!
This living legend is the icon of Discipline, Dedication and passion. God bless him.
He has a full on chronic guitar addiction
@@zelven6109 fortunately not curable
I saw Steve Vai in Baltimore about ten years ago. He was amazing as always. He did a meet and greet after the show. While he was signing my stuff, a guy asked him what the secret to his playing is. Steve said " there is no secret. Just practice twice as much as you think you need to."
"Just practice twice as much as you think you need to." >> LOVE IT!
Where in Baltimore did he play ? 🤔
@@martinleicht5911 Rams Head
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such a believer in humanity, but he said it wrong, maybe out of pity, but what he really meant was
"Just practice twice as much as I (steve) think you need to"
He Still plays Love of God with just as much passion as the first time he played it. Master.
With passion....and warfare.
@@ChrisM541so well said
Never get tired of this song. For the love of god, keep on shredding!
he doesnt "shred"
@@philippvoid1800 yeah, he can't.
@@cmhardin37 not anymore but hes still a great guitarist and his wammy bar control is crazy
@@philippvoid1800 what are you talking about lol you cant even play bro
@@cmhardin37 i hope youre being sarcastic
Back in the days I bought ”Passion And Warfare” (on CD) and heard, for the first time, ”For the Love of God”. Up to this day it’s still one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever written. ❤️🤩
I had the LP. I was completely mesmerized by two songs at that time: Crushing Day by Joe Satriani and this one. My goodness, such excellent pieces of musicianship. The best I have ever heard.
“Tender Surrender” is higher level, much more difficult.
I'm a keyboard player, and never liked the the hardest side of rock, so i did'nt know who Steve Vai was, but when i heard this song in a music store i felt in love, for the writing and the arrangment even before the tech skills.
Totally agree. I had the same experience with Vai through this song.
I agree,I bought this CD in the 8th grade,and still listen to the CD,and play the songs on guitar,For the love of God is a great song to play.
One of my favorite songs of all time. I can never get tired of listening to this song. Every time I listen to it, I want to cry. Steve must have been expressing something profound in his life when he composed this.
He told in one small interview that this melody was given to him... not by any human though.
I saw an interview and he said that when he was recording this song he was in the middle of a water fast, day 5 or so, and that the melody was given to him as previous poster stated. Id say that he was pretty raw, emotionally and spiritually at that moment.
@@ajanpursikonna1131 of this s*** sucked , and anyone who plays knows it dudes in a spiral downtrodden funk a melon fasting on fast cars I know he's capable of more or he wouldn't be this famous he's kind of way out even farther than satriani's and Johnson even Zap pA
@@johnryan527 That was incoherent. I’d argue with you, but it’s impossible to know what you were trying to say.
@@johnryan527 Just another naysayer whose channel has no content. What a surprise.
After so many years of playing it is still about the music with him.
When he was playing in Prague few years ago? I cried. That´s how divine his music is. For me he´s the ultimate master of the electric guitar. THE master
still looks young and his guitar soul is still attached, hopefully given a long & cheerful life always. we love you Steve
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nope, he looks old, REALLY old compared to his younger days, not as dangerous!!
Спасибо 🎸👍
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@@ЮрийДемидов-р9л well that was fucking shit
Still looks young? negative my friend. He looks his age now lol
Who needs lyrics when you can express fillings better with your guitar. Genius 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Love instrumentals but I think there's something about lyrics people "relate" to. I only listen to some.
I used to wonder how someone could not like a great song 👉then finally, I understood when achey breaky heart got really popular. The most simple songs are the ones the majority seem to like... but they can't really like music or maybe... don't even hear music the same way 🤔
@RustyG57 Achey Breaky Heart was popular because it was pushed by mainstream media, which is like a fast-food joint for music.
Connoisseurs don't go there.
@@onesong2001Exactly. I have to agree with those facts.
Ironic.
@@onesong2001 McMusic!
@leonardoboy2 I'm hatin' it!
wow, always amazing his control of the whammy... he makes the guitar speak...
especially in the intro to yankee rose🤣
This song connects me to my younger brother whom passed away 16 years ago.
This man is untouchable. His playing is supreme. Saw him in Belfast and witnessed perfection. He's the greatest by far.
One of the best for sure , but nobody will ever come close to Shawn Lane
thats subjective, not the greastest, no such thing as the greastest, hes good at what steve does, but thats it, steve does steve
Sorry,,,,Satriani.
@@alwayshopeful70 what about almighty Satch?
@@lincthomas7178 I agree with you. Satriani is just a bit better in my opinion. Don’t get me wrong though, Vai is a monster too
You still Wow me Mr Vai, you never cease to amaze me. Now 62 yrs young dude! Bless you.
So many little extra nuances in his playing, wonderful.
One of the greatest Guitar Legend, most influenciable guitarist of all time its an amazing Steve back on the stage!!!
A god on strings and frets and everything... Nice job, drummer!!! R.I.P. Taylor!!!
The way he can memorize this song from the very beginning till the end is just incredible .... Played exactly like the studio version.... Wow
thats what impresses me most about these types of virtuosos. Many people can play Beethoven, but to remember the pieces must be something else.
I disagree. He wrote the song. He came up with all of the notes and parts himself - naturally he's going to be able to remember them all. Steve Vai is one of the world's greatest guitarists and he's an amazing musician overall - he does lots of incredible things, but remembering his own songs is not one of them.....
@@humanbeing2420 agreed.
@@bvyup2112 professional concerto solist usually play without sheets...
It's a natural fact, since he wrote the song.
Um dos melhores guitarristas da história!
A técnica e seu timbre inconfundível são marcas registrada de um monstro da guitarra
Legend! I want to see him here in Boston. Love from Brazil!
C'est ouf de se dire que ce morceau extrêmement difficile à jouer a été composé il y a 32 ans, interprété à l'époque par un virtuose de 30 ans, et que ce même virtuose, aujourd'hui âgé de 62 ans, le joue encore et toujours quasi à la perfection. Inimaginable. Quel formidable talent que celui de Steve Vai. Inégalé et inégalable dans sa catégorie, et pour de longues années encore. Chapeau bas Monsieur Vai.
bravo egalement pour cet excellemt commentaire!
C'est peut-être moi mais j'ai trouvé cette version un peu approximative par moment (comme si les bends n'atteignaient pas toujours la note juste) et pas au niveau des autres dispos sur UA-cam. Il a l'âge qu'il a malgré tout. Même si ça reste exceptionnel.
I'm extremely happy watching Steve playing this song (which is my favourite...) with such passion, energy and accuracy.
Always love the precision and perfect tones. Thank you for being so awesome Steve.
Legends only come every so often. Mr. Vai is indeed one of them.
This dudes been ripping for decades. Amazing player. 🤘🏻
O homem envelheceu, mas a mão continua afiada. Salve Steve Vai
Cara realmente... não existem limites a não ser aqueles que inventamos...
the man is quite simply a genius.
In my humble opinion one of the best guitar songs ever!
Listen to (The Extremist - Joe Satriani.)
That one is up there with best guitar songs ever!!!
@@scottrincon3805 naah. Don’t like that song. Feels emotionless.
@@buckethead133 If you want emotion, listen to Frank Zappa's - Watermelon In Easter Hay...
Definitely. "One of the" At least
Legend!!! Supreme master!! We love you Steve.
Virtuoso!!
Just mesmerizing!! An absolute living legend of our times!!
Steve will always be amazing. A true out of the box Guitar player, and musician.🙏🙏🎼🎼🖤🤘🤘
Magico brano di vai,da quando è uscito il brano l'ho ascoltato centinaia di volte.ho anche il d v.d.dei tre chitarristi.magico chitarrista della scuola di Joe Satriani suo maestro.super Dainese Aldo.
Saw Steve live 4 times over the years … twice with DLR once on G3 and once solo . Still absolutely magic watching him play
After 30 years, For the Love of God still sounds fresh. Never gets old. Steve is an absolute master.
His facial expression’s good win a Grammy
Saw Vai at Ziggy’s in Winston Salem years back with my two Sons Andrew and Zachary! Fukking incredible live!!! Totally amazed them both.
I am so impressed about this beautiful perfomance by STV
I'm a bass player for 35 years now it's my soul...... But the playing and sounds Stevie brings in this master piece takes me somewhere not known to man. Nothing in my lifetime has ever came close to this. I can't even put into words how great Stevie v is.
Legend. I bought the CD that had this song on it and it was really something special
Steve Vai is a rare talent, so thankful for his playing.
I love Steve Vai, the way to play the guitar is really character, a lot of inspiration that I found in playing the guitar. I hope Steve is always healthy. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your music.
This is incredible. So pure sounding and less processed that what I think I normally hear. I’ve been onboard since 86 and loved every moment of Steve’s career. So glad I’m here on this mortal coil at the same time he is, what a gift.
Remember seeing him in 88 with Roth....blew my mind then ..still blowing my mind now. Legend!
Saw him with Dave in '89. To this day the most amazing show I've been to.
Que legal !!!
A gente percebe o sentimento do artista em cada nota da música.
Para sempre vai ser o Eterno Mestre ! Te acompanho desde os meus 10 anos de idade, no G3 com Joe Satriani e Eric Johnson ! Eu ficava bobo quando o via tocar, ia logo pegar minha guitarra 🎸 e correr para o computador pegar a tablatura desta música 🎶 ! Hoje com 31 anos de idade, fico bobo, igual ficava com 10 anos ! Grande Mestre ! Ídolo para sempre !
As músicas dele tb tem uma significado muito grande pra mim.
Ke grande steve ....tan carismatico talentoso y humilde como siempre...un fuerte abrazo para todos los ke crecimos con su musica al rededor del mundo..saludos desde Buenos aires💪🎶🎵💗
Uma música que entrou para história...
Life is good, but eternal life is better. Praise God, for He is always good.
grande Steve Vai , um dos melhores guitarristas do mundo sem dúvida nenhuma ,👍🤩😎🎸🎸🎸🎼🎵💘💋!
Everything is perfect. This is not tecnic, pratice, studing, whatever else. It’s pure gift.
Everytime I think I'm sick of this stuff, it pulls my emotions. Very powerful song.
Without a doubt an amazing live set. There is no better way to express the feelings of what a true genius he is.
THE SOUND TECH, THE GUITAR TECH, THE MIX OF EFFECTS!
I've loved this tune since it was released in the 90's. Never gets old. BRAVO!
Tive o prazer de assisti-lo no antigo Metropolitan - Sensacional Rio de Janeiro Brasil
Maravilhoso hein Ronaldo.. não tive a sorte ainda...rs
Steve Vai, Joe Satriani e Robert Fripp( que fez aquela palhaçada de tocar brincando de mexer na caixa de efeitos, como se fosse um DJ e não tocou música nenhuma). Dezembro de 2004 . Eu estava lá!
Been there and I was crying. Amazing music. Good memories.
Amazing performance!!! Still shredding!!! Incredible!!! Well done Stevie!!!
Essa música é fantástica. Steve Vai é sensacional.
He is on another level when it comes to emotional guitar just like David Gilmour👍
Gary Moore also
Asli dari muda sampai menua,..tak ada yang berubah mau gaya atau pun sekil, Steve Vai...emang pantas di akui dewa gitar dunia.
What a pro-correction at 3:05.
Unbelievable.
Truly one of the best who have ever lived.
The best instrumental music of the world
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Simplesmente o melhor!
One of my favourite Vai songs. What a performance. Steve is such a showman! It looks like his latest Pia Jem too. Outstanding! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Yh that PIA is a beauty
chills from the very start, damn..
Perfect as always!
such a badass, and musical genius thanks for the video! this guys contributions to music are so incredible, I know he uses the synergy modules now but his amp the VL100 is the most under rated and versatile amp I ever heard, from tones of Vai to Gran Hechicero, simply amazing what it can do, and what he can do!
One of the most Brilliant Guitarist's
this world as ever known !!!!!
WOW, that looks like a Sustaniac pickup in the neck position. Steve is amazing !!!
Yep he uses it on "Whsipering a Prayer" I guess.... amazing piece...
An amazing monster of the guitar, a God damn Legend! TRULY AND PURE EXSTASY!
My uncle bought me Passion and Warfare for me when I was 11 years old. And HOLY SHIT it this guy was something.
Was?
Still is, sorry I don't know how to UA-cam.
Simply wonderful I love your music Steve
Incrivelmente D+!
🙏GOD BLESS STEVE VAI🙏⚘️GOD BLESSING ANOTHER GOD...🙏⚘️⚘️
What's happening? This is the best version of For the Love Of God ever.
Steve vai legeng god gifted ❤ strings ow😍🧚♂️ blessed him❤
✝️🧚♂️❤
For me there's no secret in his playing,as the saying goes,"Practice make a man perfect",he is that guy, just keep practicing twice a day that's his secret to his playing".For the love of God ", is my favourite solo, absolutely Awesome 🤘🤘🤘
i concur mate. fucking masterpiece
Steve, great spirit, a God ! always amazing... Love ya !
Guðir og Gyðjur blessa !
Damnn didn't know he was in Bristol. Amazing performance 🤘
I've been a Steve Vai fan since Eat'em And Smile was the first cassette tape I ever bought as a kid. I listened to that album today while I worked and it's still one of the greatest guitar albums ever. I saw Steve with Satriani at a G3 show long ago. 2nd row, center. My brother got his pick and still has it. He was amazing then and he hasn't slowed down a bit. Awesome guitar player.
Pra mim, essa é a música instrumental mais foda que existe e Steve Vai é o maior de todos, com todo o respeito aos demais e a quem veio antes, mas Steve Vai tá no topo da parada!!!
O cara é diferenciado, e um verdadeiro showman! Meu sonho é ir num show dele.
@@RodrigoSelis eu já fui amigo, foi simplesmente fantástico!
@@RodrigoSelis ele já fez show aqui perto de casa no Rio de Janeiro, e o mais incrível, com um preço super barato pra alguém do nível de Steve Vai, foi um dos grandes dias da minha vida!!!
Awesome to see that he's healed well in the wrist, and arm from the operation.
Together with Satriani, Lukather and Neal Schon the absolute best for centuries to come, so glad I get to see Steve on the 9th of July at Bospop, NL
Nice to see someone acknowledge Neal Schon, he’s an amazing player
@@rgoff2723 Schon was great at one point but his playing now sounds very sloppy.
@Uncle Gilbert What you smoking?
How about Eric Johnson?
@Uncle Gilbert I assume you need a hobby. 😂😂😂
Was and still am a big fan of this guy. He goes wayyyy back.
Sensacional!
This was released back in 1990, it's incredibly timeless. So many memories...thank you.
If this song was NOT given to him directly from God himself, then I'm shocked! This piece is what I've always imagined God's voice would sound like. FROM THE MOMENT I 1st HEARD WHEN IT CAME OUT.
An amaing tribute, in a time where "woke culture" (cultural marxism, technocracy, etc) tries to shame faith in GOD. GOD WILL PREVAIL, LOVE WILL PREVAIL
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I love whispering a prayer more
@@lioneddy6702 That's cool
I think you'll find it's much more to do with hard work and extreme dedication
My favorite guitarist 20 years ago and still my favourite, I bought the Passion and Warfare picture disc vinyl back in the day when it came out and listened to it so many times that my parents were fed up :)
Steve Vai é um monstro da guitarra 👏
Não sei se vou conseguir comparecer à alguma apresentação dele, mas esse é um dos sonhos de vida que eu tenho.
This is so pure and raw. And beautiful
he has a tone, a vocab and phrasiology that makes him totally unique. there are other players who have these things (unique to them) and the only one who readily springs to mind is Dave Gilmour.
The one and only - GUTHRE GOVERN !
eddie van halen too
@@lukather1 I'm a big fan of Guthrie but his tone isn't super indistinguishable from the typical early 2000s lead fusion tone .
A better example is Eric Johnson . He has his own unique tone and phrasing with regards to chords , arpeggios and soloing.
Chills... what a magician. Steve Vai is a legend! A virtuoso.
Pra mim essa musica é um Hino tenho o Vinil e o Cd .....
I'm from korea & watched his play in korea,,this music, maybe 92 or 93
in seoul 88
actually ..playing this music..string was broken and everyone was surprised...but he isnt... & change the string & play
,I'll never never forget in my life at that time he is the GOD!!!
playing this piece on a guitar named after his wife pia vai... can't get more awesome than that😊
I went to the London Palladium show and Pia was sitting in front of me with4 of her friends, I said hi
sounfs fantastic amazing talented thumbs up more power
O que pode dizer? Simplesmente Gênio!
So cool love the melody and powerful love the speed soloing 😊
That's a very beautiful melody and high technicity of mastering of Steve Vai playing guitar... And the end is all improvised here.... :)))
It is one of my all time favorite songs.