Steve Vai - "For The Love Of God"
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- Опубліковано 28 лют 2008
- Steve Vai performs "For The Love of God" live with the Holland Metropole Orchestra, 2005, featuring orchestration by Chris Opperman.
From the amazing DVD "Visual Sound Theories" - available through the official Steve Vai website, www.vai.com and music retailers everywhere.
Features:
• Over 2 hours of live footage
• 15 Songs
• 5.1 Surround & Stereo Mixes
• Feature-length Commentary
• Behind the Scenes Features
• Interview with Steve Vai
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Massive respect for those strings for staying in tune.
Floyd Rose does a good job. His takes a pounding.
@@richardkranium2944 Its actually a patented Floyd called an Edge II Tremolo system, Innovated, designed by Steve and Joe Satch. Same principles as the Genuine Original Floyd but tweaked. If you ever get a chance to have a look at one, You will notice the saddling and where the Strings first make contact with metal are more rounded off, Thus preventing Blowouts. I've seen Steve live 3 times live and have never once seen him blow out a string. Amazing huh.
Both my brother and myself own this particular model. Put simply, It is beautiful and has a real nice Strat feel to it but the neck itself is not as rounded but flatter. Rather hard to describe... It has Jumbo frets as Steve's hands are absolutely Huge and lanky..The EVO 2 Pickups are just amazing and you can pull more or less any tone you like after you have owned one for awhile. A tube amp is a must for these Guitars as thats when the wood ( Alder ) combined with the EVO's and Tone controls really and I mean Really come to life big time! - Cheers mate - Skorp, Western Australia
Skorp † I also have a jem in my collection. Unfortunately mine has a normal Floyd on it. I haven’t broken any strings and it stays in tune for the most part. Honestly I’m an esp guy. I love the slim flat back of neck.
@@richardkranium2944 Yes mate, ESP certainly turn out Fantastic Gats Thats for sure bud! All the best! Take care - Skorp, Western Australia.
That's the magic of locking nuts
Can we just take a moment to appreciate Ibanez for engineering an instrument that can handle vai’s intense playing and remain perfectly in tune?
Seriously. A Fender would never be able to handle that kind of whammy bar abuse!
can we appreciate Steve Vai for telling Ibanez how to engineer that guitar?
marty mcfly: "all the best stuff is made in japan"
@@mikepollack8277 It's a different kind of tremolo... If you'd install a Floyd on a Fender, you could do that.
Don't forget Floyd rose
The one who invented guitar couldn't have imagined this level of talent
Clearly. They didn't have electricity back then
The inventor is either staring down in awe or turning around in their grave.
good point!
Hard work
....Steve Vai didn't invent the guitar???😮
My father showed me this a long time ago, probably not long after it came out. This was his favorite versions of one of his favorite songs. He died yesterday morning after a 2-year battle with cancer, and this will forever help me remember him fondly. I'm grateful that he showed me this so many damn times and that Steve Vai came up with this absolute masterpiece. What a performance from everyone on that stage.
Прими мои соболезнования
For the love of GOD
sorry for your lose
May his soul rest in peace 🙏
Sinto muito pela sua perda amigo, e que DEUS conforte o seu coração.
steve vai is the reason i don't let people tell me I'm good at guitar
I thought I was a good guitar player until I watched this, now I realize just how bad I really am 🤣🤘
I played a show with my cousin a few years ago, after our band played everyone wanted our autographs but I was the only one that wouldn't sign anything, "I'm not Steve Vai I'm not Neil schon and I'm
Definitely not Eddie van Halen I don't deserve that kind of attention and neither do you guys" they didn't like that I was telling them to do the Same but eventually they started following my leas
Lead
@@victorreznov8038 its good to be humble but why not let them do what they want you may not be eddie or vai but you still but thousand of hours into practice
I honestly thought I’d never be able to play this on guitar. After 2 years, I am correct.
: ))))
Hard work always pays off
I only play the beginning ... and try to do something with the rest.
I've been trying for 8 years myself and still haven't got it yet lol
👇🇮🇩
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I picture a young Steve Vai composing this song in his room and his mom yelling from downstairs "For the love of god, Steve, turn that music down", and then him just going "that's it, that's the name I was looking for".
Could be it !!
lol...
Turn it down? You mean turn it down like this?
@@billycherokee7630well he means young vai writing it and his mom says for the love of god since she’s mad and that’s where he got the name for it
Wrong
After months of preparation I am playing this with my school’s orchestra tonight. I can only hope to do it justice. Thank you Steve for this masterpiece.
How's it going ? Did you play well an do the song Justice? I've Ben playing for 15yrs an it took me over 2yrs learning these techniques and placements..an I still have trouble, I don't even attempt his solo for this song cause I think he goes into another dimension.,but hopefully you played well my man at school and you had fun an tried your best anyways keep shredding an rock on!
We need an update!
Bro please drop the update and did you do the solo at 4:37
@@bigderik1233 yes but my stupid ass went for a tapping thing and messed up like 3 notes but its fine cause theres like thousands
@@robertstanikmas447 I feel like I did well. Steve’s new backup guitarist saw it and said he liked it!
Me: I don't like guitar
Steve vai: you like guitar
Me: I like guitar
is he a jedi?
@@cattamalon yes.
Absolutely no, those kinds of guitar players can only be Sith
😂
@@cattamalon Steve vai: plays guitar
Me: I hate guitar
This is what my guitar watches when im not home
Gotta leave it on 420 likes Im afraid
Loooooooooooooooool
lmao
😂🤣
Lol Guitar porn
I was allowed to direct this for Dutch TV. It was a blast!
Cool very 😎
Extremely cool! I used to work in television and have dabbled in a few small live events. You experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and your camera ops were great too.
Awesome
Very cool!
OMG. 2:21 THOSE LOVELY SMOOTH ARM PITS... UGH....
This is not just a guitar solo... Its a historic event for us guitar players...
There is no need for copy right ....no body can play this ...except him
Amen! Thank you for this perfect reply!!
Loads of people can play this, nobody can play at his same level with that emotional sound..
Hmmmmmmmm….no one can play it except him huh?
I wonder what one Mr. JIMI HENDRIX would say to that?
@@zutrue I know right
Mr. Van Halen wouldn't agree.
The one who shot this should be in every rock concert that has good guitarists. He knows when to zoom in, change the view when someone steps on a pedal or when someone changes pickups, etc.
It has more to do with having multiple cameras and savvy editing, but I hear ya.
Steve Vai edited all of the video himself!
@@Guitareben really? dang
Ssolid point
@@Guitareben he’s capping 🧢
Not only does he write classical sheet music himself, he sings, he understands theory, he is directo, on TOP of being great performer, composer, collector, historical icon, massive influence to probably millions....
bro he has a literal doctorate in music
"featuring orchestration by Chris Opperman." Im pretty sure someone else wrote the orchestration for the parts based off the song and probably vai's vision and requests
@@middaywasted3653 It depends on the process, but most great film composers for example will have their work orchestrated as it's such a lengthy and involved process. I used to work for a film composer and his orchestrator was even more talented than him. Vai could've well written the parts or the flesh of the orchestral arrangement and then given it to Opperman. My point is, having an orchestrator doesn't take away all the credit!
He also unleashed Devin Townsend on the world, for which I am very, VERY grateful.
I can't watch this without crying. Not sad, just extremely moved. I can listen to the studio version, but this version is insanely beautiful
Totally agree xx
actually im about to cry right know, it feels like my ears blessed 😂
Really?
You and me both 🥺
What were you listening to? All I heard was 50 ppl making a beautiful music and then a random guy in the center of the stage making really offputting sounds that weren't even in time in multiple places. Really needed to use a different tone for his guitar than that crazy fuzz sound. Imagine this being played by Tim Hensen and it would actually be beautiful music
Me: *imagines myself playing this in the school talent show.*
(Even though I’ve been out of school for 10 years. )
This comment better blow up soon
🔻
Im fourteen and i imagine that everyday 😆
LOL true
Wow that is relatable
7:05 trying to close a window in an old car
😆
Haha so fuckn funny.thank you!
JAJAJAJAJAJJAJ IM DYING!!!!!!!
Lol
Lol
The Oboe solo is truly incredible
I'm old and have leukemia.
This is on my Favorites list..
Virtuosity is a rare gift.
Prayers for you.
Haven't seen a man shred like that since my uncle fell into the wood chipper
Made me lol fr
LOL OMG
hahah fuck never saw that coming😂😂😂
Is your uncle ok?
This deserves more likes!!
13 years later and this is still the best version of this song. Vai doesn't need words to express feelings his guitar says it all
Im Aproof....Zgadzam się z tym co napisałeś
Yes! And the song's title is magnificent. Steve Vai is AMAZING!
*17 years later
G3 is cleaner, this sounds like out of tune
Absolutely yes.❤
I just started getting into electric guitar and I found this song
This is the best thing I've ever listened to in my entire life
listen to tender surrender, its also amazing
@@azu132 yes it is, thanks for the recommendation
@@hotpenguin607 whispering a prayer is also a great song, couldnt recommend enough
Took my mom to see Steve Vai when I was maybe 15. She didn't know who he even was before the show but we both left blown away. 1 of the best concerts I've ever been to.
Me: I'm going to sleep mom.
Me at 3 am:
4:25
Oh maaaan 😂
Hahahahahahaahjahajahahahahahajajdjajdhajsjajajvjqancjsj
Lol!
Your mom is a Jehovah's Witness, right James?
@@lance4842 She was yes. So you can imagine the gravity of the situation.
"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But Your Kids Are Gonna Love it..."
" MCFLY!!!!!!!!!! "
spaceboy3101 no this stuff is undisputed everyone loves it the other stuff Metallica is well maybe it’s good some songs only
Back to the future heheh
Lol 🤣😅
Best back to the future comment! Nice
The best performance of 'For the Love of God', in my opinion. Steve Vai in his prime here. This works so well with a live orchestra. Masterpiece!!
What happens at 4:36 is pure magic. WOW
Also at 6:21🥲
5:38 I like when he does this stuff. The force is so strong.
Absolutely
It’s 4:13 for me, just that one high D note over that E chord just… 😩🤤
To anyone who doesn’t play guitar: This is very hard.
Awesome to see that people are still coming to watch the amazing performance
Vai is a musical genius
Is it hard because of all that you have to do with your hands?
@@jazzielarias4300 The most difficult part is to capture the emotions
Very hard even for those who play guitar
There's no need for copyright on this, literally noone can play like this
maybe its for the other instruments
Tina S.
Tina S can
even if someone can it doesn't matter, imagine COMPOSING this
Jill from Unlucky Morpheus can play this song on a violin
This song still makes me cry. The emotion is unfathomable in this man’s guitar.
i see it as epic
56 years old and brings a tear to my eye as well. So much emotion.
@@toddbarta5054 try comfortably numb's 2nd solo
@@joan9955 this is better imo
@@FunkadelicPancho oh nice but try the pulse version they extended the solo
5:39 is my absolute favorite part of this song. That lick is actually incredible.
Def one of the highlights. The swelling hits
I can perfectly copy Steve till 2:27
but he's doing nothing bro
+Chuchi 98 No Shit
+Chuchi 98 How stupid are you?
How To Get A Massive Chest I am not a stupid
+Chuchi 98 that's the point of the joke
Can you imagine the pressure on the Clarinet guy? He knew damn well he better get it right.
It's an oboe 🤓
Lol
Entire orchestras part is a cake walk for those musicians. They’re used to playing new age classical and Beethoven. Not taking away from Vai’s playing here though.
@@maduude8809 lol as an oboeist I'm dying
bro when he first started playing i thought the same lmao. I'm like "This dude must have practiced a lot." but of course he fuckin did lol
So nice of UA-cam to stop the song at 7:00 to tell me about the Toyota Highlander. Just what I needed in that moment
lmfao
1:50 Steve must feel like a god watching this masterpiece that he wrote be played in front of his own eyes by this magnificent orchestra.
The conductor's reaction at 2:33 when the crowd roars is priceless! Like a father that's so proud of his son.
😱😱😱
Well I mean, people don’t cheer during orchestras Lmao. They just get applause at the end. He was probably surprised.
Yes!!
I think that was the moment hue realized he was going to be a part of something astronomical
He never gets that kind of reaction from a normal classical intro 🤘🤘
Vai is watching the orchestra play the intro and saying to himself.. holyshit I wrote this lol
Oh shut up!
@@endingwithoutbeginning1683 ???
I think the same as well hahaha
Nah. He was like "All this orchestra garbage. I can't wait to rock this stage!"
not really, he lifted the main melody from kung fu tv show theme
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I lost my mom when I was in 8th grade my dad to cancer before my and his birthday last month. Somthing about the guitar and how it’s almost like the instrument can cry just touches me in ways other music seldom does, and I primarily listen to hip pop but when I want to clarity, feeling, to think, to be with and understand my self and feelings. There is no better then a guitar instrumental, especially one like this.
Hope your doing alright mate, They are in peace now
This person is a national treasure. I hope he lives forever!!
Impressive ....then and now .....it always brings a tear
Por el amor de Dios
It brings many tears because it SUCKS SO BAD
Yes, always bring tears.
Cause i dont know how to play it 😥
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🤘🤘🤘🤘
Totally does. As a baby, this was my sons all-time go to sleep song.
If be in the rocking chair, he was about 6 months old and if he had a restless day this song would always calm him down and within the first 2 mins he'd fall asleep while laying on my chest.
Me watching this :
My 8 years old cousin : “is that Loki ?
Yes it is lol
Hahaha
This hilarious but not liking it coz likes count is 69😂
@@sahilvaghela585 can i?
:)
I love the way he bow every time he finishes a song. It’s so humble like a master just completed his work and welcoming everyone to enjoy.
I am impressed with the coordination between guitar and orchestra. At times it felt like they were in different places then all of the sudden they are playing a riff together perfectly. That is hard to pull off.
Steve is also a great bandmaster.
At this level, they make it look easy, too.
@@rb032682 it's an explosion of deep creativity
This man blew on his guitar and made a pinch harmonic come out
I tried to do that.. and nothing happened. 😅😅😅
@@randyarman5978 i tried too and it just feels so wet after that.
It was just timed feedback the blowing didn't actually do that unfortunately took me a long time to find that out lol
@@stanklizard7961 its the sustainer, watch his right thumb when he blow on the string
You're all wrong. He noticed the strings were smoldering...
I love how animated Steve is when he plays. You can tell he's just letting his guitar translate what he's feeling. It's amazing.
Ah yes, the "Guitargasm" the "Instrumental Palsy"
This video, I swear, for the love of God, 😂 is one of my greatest pleasures in life. For the love of God, please bless Steve Vai. He brings immense pleasure and happiness unto the world. Amen 🙏🏼✝️
I should’ve made this comment years ago but it adds to the words I say now. This is by far my favorite live/orchestrated performance ever!!! Truly wonderful and bliss music.❤
5:13 when I finally see the roach
:))))))))
Lol
Hhahahahahahaha
Lol all the time damn
🤣🤣😭☠☠☠
3:30 When both the guitar and symphony hit that lick is so rad.
Damn I had to look hard to find this comment
Im 53 years old. Sitting in my driveway. Watching Steve Vai...oboe...violins.......harp....etc. Life is good! ❤️
I was lucky enough to meet Steve Vai before the concert at Selinas, Coogee Bay, Sydney.
He took the time to sit and have a beer with me and my 2 friends and we were awe struck - he is a humble man.
2:31 My favorite part... When the Conductor turns around and looses a bit of composure when Steve starts playing, LOL! So freaking awesome!!!
4:28 The like button every time I watch this
Cracked my phone doing that
Make sure the most recent like you've pressed is the odd number of times you've pressed it before.
I mean liking a like cancels it 😅😅
Sorry for my weird humour.
@@41_balisingh20 Believe me, I've mastered it.
@@lablondejames200 i bet you have 😂😎🤟
So you keep clicking and liking/unliking the video 10 times a second. Good to know.
The first slide by Vai is like a thunderbolt.
Anyone can play guitar, but no one can play guitar like Steve Vai.
Steve Vai is such a humble guy, he named the song "For the love of God" instead of "For the love of Steve Vai".
it has the same meaning
God and Steve vai are the same person
For the love of Frank Zappa
"For the love of god" is an italian saying "Per l'amore di dio", which is an invocation and as a supplication formula. Something like: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god". This has little to do with Mr. Vai or his talent, he just borrowed the saying, probably from his italian grandma, to name this beautiful song, probably thinking: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god" and he did did the his best to succeed...
Gio Frongia is also an spanish expression por el amor de dios
Playing 10/10
Facial expressions 11/10
LOL so true
Angus Cuthbertson okay but who does it better? Him or Lars? 😂😂
It's because his leather pants are sticking on his butt... :-D
You mean Ulrich? That would be more obscene than what that italian man does to that poor gir... guitar.
he said 10/10 playing
i watched this video when i was 13 i am now 18 & i just love love love this. most of friends dont agree with my taste of music i love rock & country music!!! seriously the best of all time no one makes music like it used to be but at least we have all these precious songs that im definitely spreading to my children it's truly amazing how i found the love for rock music at such a young age most of my friends wouldn't know who steve vai, stevie ray vaughan, pearl jam, pink floyd, metallica alice in chains led zeppelin it's isaneeeeeee to me how these bands/people were as big as drake, future, lil uzi vert back then yet this generation has no idea who they are.
There's a very valid reason why Zappa employed this man.
Good Taste
It warms my heart to see that the audience knew how good the music was and stood up after his performance
***** dude
Bruh
ClassyJessie The orchestra kicked ass as well.
STEVE VAI IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIAN FROM THE WORLD.
this man plays with such passion, it brought tears to my eyes.
2:29 Damn he can make that guitar sing
Ti ti ta ya tu tu thu thu te TU te
The fucking guitar just floated!
In that moment the conductor was distracted because he loved that part himself
Master
Me: looking at my guitar
Guitar:don't even think about it 😂
So, what I'm about to say is not disrespecting this song at all nor the musicians but, when listening to this song I was falling asleep but in a good way. You know the songs that just rock you to sleep? This song definitely did that for me! I literally had to restart it because I missed some of it! An amazing song! Much respect to Steve for the way he plays on that guitar!
Ngl same lol. Had to listen to this while dealing with wisdom tooth extraction pain and needed sleep. It worked lol
Same this always happens to me when I listen to dazed a s confused 73 Madison Square Garden in a car (not driving)
Steve Vai has got to be one of the greatest guitarist in the world today!!!!
Playing this thing is one thing, but man to be able to write such a thing is beyond mastery; it's just pure wisdom, craftsmanship and beyond this world.
Jackson Teller agreed bro. This is truely a masterpiece
Very well said. I know how to play Starway to Heaven on my guitar but I'm sure I couldn't to write it. Geniuses are different.
He was with fuckin' Frank Zappa. What other qualification do you need?😂😅
,I xi
I always joke with my son. Some guitarists are "composer level", this definitely qualifies (understatement)!
Still cant believe he got a whole orchestra for his guitar solo
Malmsteen has been doing orchestral stuff for a long time I think.
@@spaceboy3101 Its pretty pretentious thought to be honest
@@eldenboi8354 well malmsteen is not bad at all but steve vai is different
@@agustinquindimil6594 Yeah i meant steve, he's a great guitarist but he seems very arrogant
@@eldenboi8354 seems, he truly enjoys playing
The best musical and guitarist ❤❤❤
4:27 when you come home from school and see no one is home
This comment made me laugh so fucking hard 😂😂😂😂😂
Evil Smile邪惡之笑 ahhahahahahahhaha
#Masturbarion
💀💀💀
Evil Smile邪惡之笑 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Is no one seriously talking about 1:01? The electric guitar is phenomenal, but how that guy plays the melody through the clarinet was heart stopping!!!! That paired with an underratedly elegant instrument as the harp was pure brilliance!!!
It's oboe, not clarinet. And yeah, it's amazing.
That would be an oboe, not a clarinet.
you noob, it's an oboe, not clarinet
My mistake, but still................breath taking
its a harp and an oboe
Not a musician let alone guitarist but I always need a smoke after this most incomprehensible piece of divine art.
And I also don't smoke.
4:14 When you ask your crush out and she/he says yes.
Lmao
hahahha
when your mum asked me out jk
4:25 when he/she says no
Mikkel Pilgaard Lmao! Also thank you guys so much for over 100 likes, you're the best!
Man, it amazes me what people can do when they set their minds to it.
Imagine how many hours or even days total he has spent practicing the guitar.
I'm new to it and after attempting to play simple songs, it just blows my mind how anyone could get this good. But I know it's achievable. Don't let these legends make you feel small, after all, there was a time when they were in your same position.
couldn't have agreed anymore
I actually needed to hear this. I'm a beginner as well. Thanks. Very true.
+Brandon Thornton infact, when I started playing guitar, as a kid, together with other mates, seeing Steve Vai or Malmsteen playing didn't make me feel bad...on the contrary, I was feeling happy, because I knew that, one day, after practising and studying and making hard efforts, I could have reached a good technique.
Fact is...technique can be built, but not also musical talent :)
Or maybe...anyone who loves music has musical talent, because the right part of his / her brain is ready to music.
Of course , we have to stimulate it :)
great comment, anyway
+Brandon Thornton You're right, but "hours or even days", are you crazy? It is years or even decades
Dreaming#11
I know Vai practiced a lot. Upwards of 10 hours or so a day.
I mean hours as in total hours, and days as in how man 24 hour intervals. Both of which could very well add up to years.
I'm sure he's spent years total. Not sure about decades, though.
Either way, he didn't get this good overnight, that's for sure. I strongly admire his determination.
Amazing. Beautiful. Thanks Steve. Had tears in my eyes by the last note.
Such a beautiful and unique piece of music!
Kudos to Steve Vai for all his hard work and dedication!
My youngest brother whom has passed on always visits my whole being when I listen to Steve Via play For The Love of God. Thank you Steve
sorry for your loss. come listen again
He's with God now❤️🙏be blessed! You and your loved ones🕊
My sister
So sorry for your loss Joel.Your brother always with you in spirit🙏❤️ Hope this song brings you comfort🙏
@@rebeccaoddi5399 Sorry for your loss🙏♥️
Incredible. First time a live performance has put a lump in my throat.
Thanks, Steve... for every note.
quazzie1 That's what she said.
Ron Burgundy He was asking for that one
Ron Burgundy
I did set you up pretty good.
A good 'that's what she said' joke never gets old.
*****
A little late to that party hehe
*****
That one was kinda weak.
I never ever get tired of watching this!!! For a song with no words you can feel and understand every bit of this!!! Respect to Steve vai and his amazing craft🔥🔥🔥🎸 this performance is in a different realm, it literally takes you out of this world for a moment. Let’s pray for our world and take care of each other, human, animal, plants, life!!! The world we all want is possible!
I'd love to know what those classically trained musicians think of this amazing playing.
Literally all I was thinking about😂
They know he’s one of the most proficient players of all time but they were probably just thinking about music theory the entire time. 😂😂
They probably wish they played guitar, and hate that no one will ever know or remember their names.
Having taken band classes my entire time in grade school I can appreciate the use of a good orchestra.
Steve has incredible precision and timing, as always, but this is next level for sure, to be able to stay locked in with an orchestra, whose players are very strict as to what is on the written page, and yet he still goes wild without missing a beat - just WOW!!!
He worked for Frank Zappa.
So he should be precise no matter the situation.
Masters do not study & practice until they play it right. Masters study and practice until they cannot play it wrong. RESPECT!!
That! Was! Amazing! must have been glorious to hear that live and in person.
Mutant fingers. That is only way I can explain this gentleman's increcible talent. I am blown away. This is a high all unto itself.
I remember when I first saw him live in Belgrade, Serbia in 2005. Although we saw many live videos of his performances we all listened to this in complete silence with our jaws dropped. It's something completely different watching him in person. After he finished performing this piece a guy standing next to me turned around and started pushing through the crowd towards the exit. His friend asked him where was he going and he yelled "I'm going home to throw away my guitar, get drunk and cry in the corner".
БРАТЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕ СРБИНЕ!
Great story
My wife once skipped this song to play Katy Perry, so I slapped her. She called the police, they slapped her also.
Buttered Potato sometimes People do the right things👿
Did Sting slap a woman?
hhahaa lol, thanx man, I needed to hear that
Lol
+Buttered Potato dude that is hilarious lol
This is so completely AWESOME. Anybody who thinks that classical musicians are stodgy and don't know how to jam, here's your proof that it's not true.
What I respect most about Steve Vai is not his chops - although he has more chops than any ordinary mortals have. It's his respect for the music, for the whole process of making music. He's clearly having a great time, and that communicates so well to the audience.
I'm sure that a lot of fellow posters would agree with this: I've seen a lot of performances that were great, but it was also like the performers were acting like they were doing us a favor just being there. With Steve, you can see the joy he gets sharing his music with others. I also love the fact that even when he's shredding at a zillion notes a second, he's an amazingly expressive guitarist.
I mean Steve is just something else. Nobody plays like him. Nobody has his perception of music. There are many great guitar players but this guy, this guy just has some amazing melodies I could've never thought of.
This video has more than 23M views. There's still hope for mankind.
and I'm only 17
I'm only 1 month
+Sheldon Cooper wow, and you can write already
That's some cool shit
I am not even born
I view about 20 mil of those 23. sorry
I used this in a presentation about non-verbal communication just to make an example on how people like Steve can tell you a fantastic story without using any words.
bought this album in the fall of 1990 on cassette. still jamming it today. 33 years later. great musician. who am i kidding bad ass guitar player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best pieces of music i have ever heard👂
Man you can really see the emotion he is putting into his playing
Jaiden Damarelos it’s what separates the ok guitarist from the insane ones
Well that applies anything about music. The insane ones are those with emotions
ZyronKyle Pontillas exactly
The way he plays is almost... erotic
He's got dat FEEEEEEEL
The classical musicians must have been so confused when the audience cheered
Larry The Velociraptor they’re not classical musicians ascsuch. It’s the great Metropool orkest. They play any style you like. Check out what they did together with Mike Keneally, Todd Rundgren, Snarky Puppy, or Jacob Collier.
Still classicaly trained though
"Bruh, they clapped. What happened?"
What are you insinuating?
They were not, Larry. They are Dutch and possibly understand talent and can appreciate it better than others!
The fact that in the beginning Steve isn't even playing and the song is still so mesmerizing
Everyone did a phenomenal job in this performance!
@@billycherokee7630it’s so beautiful
This really just dawned on me. How many solo guitarist. Have ever had a orchestra play there music. I love Steve and always have. But when I need a sense of calm i always go back to him playing this. Thank you Steve
Yngwie Malmsteen has done this as well, maybe you'll like it.
I'm not even really a fan of Steve Vai's music, but man, how I respect the man's impeccable prowess as an axe master. Gifted and talented, amazing
Listen to Steve vais anthology album. Then you'll respect his music
He actually used to suck at guitar this is just what hard work can do
It also helps to have freakishly long fingers
@@apineapple2609 Everyone who plays once sucked.
@@basedbear1605 Sure, but he has said that although he is musically talented, he was not gifted at guitar and was a slow learner
So good it hurts.
The notes and melodies just flow in your soul.
Wow! This is amazing and mesmerizing composition, orchestration and performance
I’m speechless.