MEETING STEVE VAI? - Norway VLOG

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  • @OlaEnglund
    @OlaEnglund  6 років тому +741

    If you like this video, please subscribe so I can feed my kids something else than 10 dollar bills...

    • @RussXnimbusX42
      @RussXnimbusX42 6 років тому +39

      You are a lucky dude Ola.
      You have a beautiful wife, a great band, your own guitar company. Damn, I guess that hard work really does pay off.
      As far as your kids go, just throw down a few bags of kid food down on the floor and they will be all good!

    • @thehawk05
      @thehawk05 6 років тому +12

      Great video Ola......gave me a big smile and “Good for you!” vibes when I saw Steve Vai signing your guitar.
      Seeing you with the kids at the end was the best part

    • @perskeisari
      @perskeisari 6 років тому +12

      This video made me smile. You and your family are cool, mad respect for your wife for pushing you to talk to Steve Vai and you got your guitar signed!

    • @IStabz
      @IStabz 6 років тому +2

      lol

    • @HKRocks
      @HKRocks 6 років тому +7

      Ola, check out Allaegon .. great 8 stringed band (that doesn't sound like meshuggah)

  • @leolego
    @leolego 6 років тому +489

    Yeah, cool video and nice to meet you there. Loved that Vai story!

    • @NoRePlayIng
      @NoRePlayIng 6 років тому

      One question to you Leo. Was that a Solar Guitar, that you used on Stage? It looked like a Solar but I could identify it.

    • @riffforge-guitar
      @riffforge-guitar 6 років тому

      NoRePlayIng It's a Line 6 Shuriken Variax

    • @MarktheAirsoftPrimate
      @MarktheAirsoftPrimate 6 років тому +5

      Can you two colab already?

    • @zachpaulson5222
      @zachpaulson5222 6 років тому

      Hey Leo @frogleapstudios, is there a full version of you from the excerpt of this video. that "it all goes berserk" song sounded bad ass. Thanks -Zach

  • @RabeaMassaad
    @RabeaMassaad 6 років тому +462

    awesome video! great to meet you in person dude!

    • @cortical1
      @cortical1 6 років тому +2

      I hear you about playing to a tame room. As the great Gilmour said, "Where would rock and roll be without feedback?" ua-cam.com/video/g1OOQP1-wOE/v-deo.htmlm35s

    • @luigi1mario
      @luigi1mario 6 років тому

      I seem to remember seeing you two together back in London 2014 at Electric Live
      *cough* my profile picture *cough* :')

    • @florimshemshiu5920
      @florimshemshiu5920 5 років тому

      best guitarist at Andertons. Great Rabea

  • @nickjohnstonmusic
    @nickjohnstonmusic 6 років тому +253

    love you man :)

  • @georgemicu7093
    @georgemicu7093 6 років тому +169

    what about you signing steve vai's solar guitar?

  • @metfan4l
    @metfan4l 6 років тому +64

    So cool you got to meet Steve Vai, he's a legendary dude.

    • @we_are_nevertheless7305
      @we_are_nevertheless7305 6 років тому +3

      metfan4l truly is. Great man. Very great musician

    • @ConvD59
      @ConvD59 2 роки тому +2

      i love that us Metallica fans watch basically the same youtubers lol. I see you everywhere!!!

  • @AndersBuaas
    @AndersBuaas 6 років тому +82

    Thank you so much for coming to the festival, Ola. So glad you got your guitar signed. I thought you knew you were riding in the same car as Vai. So funny you didn´t know. Hope to see you again. All the best to you and your wife!

    • @jaime_abad
      @jaime_abad 6 років тому +1

      Anders Buaas. Definitely! It probably was the best time to give him a Solar guitar and offering him to be a Solar artist. You missed Ola 😜.

    • @RNAMusic
      @RNAMusic 6 років тому +2

      Amazing festival! Couldn't imagine a cooler place!

  • @dougcook7507
    @dougcook7507 6 років тому +35

    Ola, you are such an awesome person. You are so humble and respectful, this video really shows this. I have to say, I am very jealous that you got to ride with one of the two guitarists that I have liked for such a long time, the other being Alex Skolnick. Your UV is pretty much priceless now, glad you got to get it autographed.

  • @mark64tanner
    @mark64tanner 5 років тому +7

    So cool.
    Mr Vai is a special kind of person.
    Folks who don't get caught up in their own fame and dedicate a lot of their time to sharing their passions are a blessing.
    I include you in that group of individuals. 😎
    Cheers.

  • @revsharp777
    @revsharp777 6 років тому +40

    Lots of heart in this video.

  • @keschgelb
    @keschgelb 6 років тому +2

    Its so cool to see you being excited when you met Steve Vai. I just would not be able to speak one word... He is such a big idol. But Ola, you are also one of my heroes! Thanks for your work and entertainment on UA-cam.

  • @cortical1
    @cortical1 6 років тому +1

    This is still my number one favorite Ola video of all time. It has everything: shredding, comedy, travel woes, pink eye, bed time with the wife, meeting your idol, more shredding, snow, and buying off your children's affection after an absence.

  • @Karlgolden
    @Karlgolden 6 років тому +12

    Thats so cool you shared a car with him and got the chance to get your guitar signed! Super happy for you bro! Looked like an incredible trip and your true personally come through. Well deserved success \m/

  • @yeserguitar
    @yeserguitar 6 років тому

    Most important, I like the part that you hugged your kids. You are an inspiration man.

  • @tkzsfen
    @tkzsfen 6 років тому +2

    when you said that Guthrie uses your settings i almost cried. what a moment to appreciate. as if i was there with you, man. you must be very happy!

  • @RNAMusic
    @RNAMusic 6 років тому +23

    Always love your videos man! Cool to see your wife along for the trip! RNA wouldn't exist without mine!

  • @mikekeup9899
    @mikekeup9899 5 років тому +1

    I love how the kids greet you when you get home from a trip! That's what it is all about!🤘

  • @JDesena01
    @JDesena01 2 роки тому

    As a guitar player myself, I can tell you that I too would be star-struck meeting Steve Vai. But as a parent of 4 kids (now grown), I can tell you that the best part of that whole weekend had to be getting back home with your beautiful children. God Bless!!!

  • @snr2707
    @snr2707 5 років тому

    Good things come to those who wait...
    Being polite and unselfish lead to you sharing a ride with Steve! The universe works in wonderful ways!

  • @W4RD1N8ER
    @W4RD1N8ER 5 років тому +1

    That was a cool experience and to have the man sign your guitar even better. Music brings people together having it in our lives brings positive things. I’m a drummer but I love guitars and own some nice ones, since I have started studying guitar it has opened up the guitar god doors and man there some people out there with the gift Steve Vai being one of them.

  • @OlettaLiano
    @OlettaLiano 6 років тому +2

    This was a most awesome vlog. I'd love to go somewhere and meet a bunch of cool musicians. So happy for you that Mr. Vai signed your guitar.

  • @ytsejam3334
    @ytsejam3334 6 років тому

    Nice to see your family.

  • @roncrandall
    @roncrandall 6 років тому

    Totally got me in the feels, with the coming home to the kids bit. Mine are grown now, and they don't rush me at the door anymore. Hang onto that, my friend. Many blessings to you and your family.

  • @MikeBradleyofficial
    @MikeBradleyofficial 6 років тому +11

    Fantastic vlog Ola, I think we all would be the exact same as you if we were in a car with Steve.

  • @elpanasoni
    @elpanasoni 6 років тому

    I like the moment when Ola meet his childs, it's a good moment for one family.

  • @gonzaloleal1008
    @gonzaloleal1008 6 років тому

    it's so beautiful see how much you love your family, you're big Ola.

  • @Ymiraku
    @Ymiraku 6 років тому

    Ola Englund seems like a really unassuming and down to earth guy. Lots of respect.

  • @offrenbaruna
    @offrenbaruna 6 років тому +3

    It makes my day see how humble you are. I fuken love watch your videos, keep it up !!

  • @stephenbonshire5678
    @stephenbonshire5678 6 років тому +1

    Looks like it was a great Lil vacation. It's so hard to not get "Fan girl" around someone who you put so high in regard! Love ur videos and can't wait to try Solar Guitars

  • @seanempson1099
    @seanempson1099 5 років тому +1

    one of your best videos yet Ola! So much raw emotion especially that ending where you talked about meeting Steve, that put a huge smile on my face

  • @weber247
    @weber247 6 років тому +1

    Ola is actually an excellent musician, glad to see him meet some of the best players, and Vai WOW!

  • @frantisekvtelensky820
    @frantisekvtelensky820 6 років тому +1

    It's so nice, that you had your wife with you and that "welcome home moment" with your kids is just amazing! Happy days, Ola! :)

  • @nisterror
    @nisterror 6 років тому

    I'm glad you had the opportunity to meet Steve Vai. Thanks for sharing that experience with us. I went to a Steve vai concert last year and I couldn't believe my eyes and ears.

  • @ZiddersRooFurry
    @ZiddersRooFurry 6 років тому +1

    Ola...you're a good soul. I'm glad you got to experience so much amazingness. Thank you for inspiring others, for the amazing music and most of all for the smiles. You've definitely gained me as a fan.

  • @josephfonseca3299
    @josephfonseca3299 6 років тому +9

    I got to do a meet n greet with Vai in Dallas a few years ago! Super nice guy! Glad you got it signed!

  • @gp937
    @gp937 5 років тому

    Im always amazed at the commitment and support of your wife it must be an amazing confidence boost. Well done Mr and Mrs Englund. Keep concentrating on your music. UA-cam and the internet might not always be around.

  • @gowaitinthetruck7614
    @gowaitinthetruck7614 5 років тому

    It's wonderful that you didn't miss out on meeting him or getting your guitar signed by Vai! I got to meet him and my Jem signed a couple years back on the Passion and Warfare tour.

  • @arefinkhandaker4370
    @arefinkhandaker4370 6 років тому

    Really good to see you both travelling to places together..Good to see solomon, chapman, rabbea as well. God bless both of you...

  • @jayshredds2464
    @jayshredds2464 6 років тому

    Awesome Ola! I met Mr. Vai 3 years ago he was i@ The Canyon in Ca with Al Di Meola. Best birthday ever he’s super cool and approachable. Like you my wife made me talk.

  • @relzric
    @relzric 6 років тому

    Ola is a very brilliant man. I hope good things continue to happen to him and he can feel peace and happiness.

  • @RickyMon
    @RickyMon 6 років тому

    Loved the ending with the kids... Lovely family u got there..

  • @shadowsfallfan1
    @shadowsfallfan1 6 років тому

    Gotta love when a musician can be so humble. I applaud you Ola because it isn't at all easy to talk to musicians you look up to.

  • @Tarukeys
    @Tarukeys 5 років тому

    Your Vai story was awesome. My life has been a bit hard the last few months and your videos are making me smile. Thank you.

  • @stevemaass3074
    @stevemaass3074 5 років тому

    I’m in the process of catching up on your vlogs, and I had to comment on this one. I’m 60 years old. And I can totally understand your “fan girling” about having Steve Vai sigh your guitar. Hell, if you were coming to my town (not happening in a million year), I’d be totally stoked to have you sign one of my guitars. That’s the cool thing about music. Maybe even life in general. There’s always someone to look up to. Always someone who was there first. So good on ya, Ola.

  • @vincentgood8460
    @vincentgood8460 6 років тому

    By far my favorite vid seeing you having your fangirl moment and just having so much fun with your beautiful Wife and then the end when your kids were so happy to see you. 🙏

  • @SantyEscudero
    @SantyEscudero 6 років тому +1

    The ending made my metal face smile. Love to watch your more personal side Ola!

  • @nostalcholy
    @nostalcholy 6 років тому

    I've been a sub for a year now. Actively only lately. This video was beautiful. It felt so personal. Hope you are well and please stop being sick all the time!!

  • @Plowguitarist
    @Plowguitarist 5 років тому +1

    I know exactly how you felt meeting Steve Via.. I had the honor to say hello and get an autograph when he was on tour with David Lee Roth.
    Such an incredibly polite humble man, it was a huge inspiration to me as well.
    As you are too Ola, I dig your videos, and your vibrato as well. Lol Very strong vibrato which is so important.
    🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @Blaydrnnnr
    @Blaydrnnnr 6 років тому

    Very cool you got to finally hang with Steve. Its really something when you get to meet an idol, or one of the inspirations in your life.... congrats Ola...The festival looked fun. The guitars looked amazing, from what I could see. I'm struggling with trying to decide between an Ibanez and a Schecter myself right now....so I was hoping to see more guitars.. but seeing you, your wife experiencing something this cool, was a pleasure. Thanks for tagging us along my friend.....

  • @eikbike
    @eikbike 6 років тому

    So cool you got to hang with Vai... signed guitar... jealous!!!

  • @marshallamplification60TSL
    @marshallamplification60TSL 6 років тому

    Ending was the best..pure joy as pappa Ola came home

  • @musicheadt
    @musicheadt 3 роки тому

    I have had the good fortune to meet Steve on 2 occasions, and he signed my Ibanez rg4ex1 both times (he even took a minute to admire it's paint job) He's such a gracious artist! I thought he would be arrogant, but he was truly humble.

  • @jasonboles6754
    @jasonboles6754 6 років тому

    Omgosh man. That was a great video. It’s nice to see how much the time with Steve Vai meant to you. Especially sweet when you guys get home to the rest of the family. Perhaps I will see you at NAMM next year. Your reviews have helped me tremendously. Thank you!

  • @drmarcusnascimento
    @drmarcusnascimento 6 років тому

    Nice video for me so far, its nice too see the backstage of some of my favorite guitar players, thanks to share it with us. Cheers from Brazil.

  • @duaneanderson6393
    @duaneanderson6393 5 років тому

    have fun , Louise, with the wonderful smile, hello. ahhh slide guitar, Your playing was sooo wonderfully heavy
    how strange to see people living with snow . I live in the EastBay we don't get snow here. We don't usually get any colder than 40F, 4.444 C

  • @MyICONIC
    @MyICONIC 4 роки тому

    Fantastic moment when meeting up with the kids back home!

  • @JupiterFerrari
    @JupiterFerrari 6 років тому

    I think it's totally killer how much of a family man you are, Ola! Dude, you kick so much ass, brother!!!

  • @themarauder3404
    @themarauder3404 6 років тому

    Love the way the frets shine!

  • @raphaelgunther
    @raphaelgunther 5 років тому

    Total respect for you as a person Ola. They way you chase your passion is inspiring. Good vibes!

  • @hanten10
    @hanten10 5 років тому +1

    You have a beautiful family. Keep on going 💕

  • @Lillesel
    @Lillesel 6 років тому

    Thanks for the interesting master class. Cool to hear you play and talk. Hope you come back next year!

  • @MichaelKarius
    @MichaelKarius 6 років тому

    It´s great to see that my heroes have their own heroes and still are fan boys, too. Great video Ola! Loved the story about Steve!

  • @gq_79
    @gq_79 5 років тому

    We love you for what you are! So happy to follow your channel

  • @Mrbumbons1
    @Mrbumbons1 6 років тому

    Well done, your reaction to meeting steve vai says a lot about you. Well played.

  • @ScottRay77
    @ScottRay77 6 років тому

    That's awesome man!Steve has been one of my faves since I was a kid. I can only imagine how cool it must have been to meet him.Ive been playing guitar for almost 30 years now. Wish the music part of my life would have turned out just half as cool as yours. Would love to hang out.You are a cool guy.Love all your vids

  • @fullblastbjj3568
    @fullblastbjj3568 6 років тому

    The best part was at the end seeing how happy your kids were to see you! Great stuffs there Ola!

  • @nuneko11
    @nuneko11 6 років тому

    That was a video I realy enjoy watching. Bring us back to reality of the day to day living. Please make more of these! Obrigado.

  • @Johnny-yc2cs
    @Johnny-yc2cs 6 років тому

    This story blew me away. Some things are just meant to be.
    Thanks for sharing. 🤘

  • @ESR66
    @ESR66 6 років тому

    You are so down to earth, that is why your videos are so amazing.

  • @andyje
    @andyje 6 років тому

    Ola you're living the dream....respect.

  • @imrn
    @imrn 6 років тому

    Much respect to you, Ola n family

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 6 років тому

    Great video. Thanks so much for sharing theae experiences. Very cool
    Steve Vai is the man. So glad you were able to get your guitar signed by him, and good for your wife texting you and prodding you forward.
    Nick Johnston is inredible too, as well as all of the artists in the video, but my two favs are for sure Steve Vai, the Maestro, and Nick for sure.
    Thanks again for the share of such a great experience. 💝💝

  • @AlexandraZernerRocks
    @AlexandraZernerRocks 6 років тому

    Awesome video! Very real and inspiring, especially for a super shy person like myself - tack så mycket! :)

  • @pinofredd
    @pinofredd 6 років тому

    I think i liked any single second of this video. Thank you Ola for sharing.

  • @Take-the-Ticket
    @Take-the-Ticket 6 років тому

    Super cool to see you with your family Ola, we rarely see that side of you. Great vid.

  • @kppCustom
    @kppCustom 6 років тому

    Awesome vid Ola! So cool to hear that someone at your level can be just as starstruck as us plebs! Loved the end with your kids, nearly cried seeing you coming home to them, reminds me of when my kids were little.
    You have a lot of heart and humility, thanks for sharing.

  • @guitarghost1
    @guitarghost1 6 років тому

    Glad to see that you had great time. It was also nice to finally see who really runs the show at Englund enterprise !! Last it was fun to see you get to meet Steve Vai and turn into fanboy !! Keep up the great work !

  • @opeth888
    @opeth888 6 років тому +17

    It reminds me when I met you in London in 2014 at the acoustic guitar show. After the clinic, you let me try a couple of your signature guitars and the Randall Satan. I came back home with a signed copy of "Vinter" and another CD with a backing track that you probably used during the clinic. It was a nice experience! I really enjoy watching your videos, and of course your music, Ola \m/

  • @malice-mystere
    @malice-mystere 6 років тому

    Epic thank you, Louise, the wife behind the man! Thank Ola! All the best!

  • @TheAhirishman
    @TheAhirishman 5 років тому

    Love your videos. I wish you and your wife all the best

  • @secularspectator
    @secularspectator 6 років тому

    Out of all the "guitar dudes" you are my fav Ola...keeping doing what you doing and keep being you.

  • @brucestarck962
    @brucestarck962 6 років тому

    Great video Ola, it is really awesome you finally got your guitar signed by Mr. Vai. This guitar festival seems so cool.

  • @alwaysrockn2009
    @alwaysrockn2009 6 років тому

    Nice video. Talent, professional, humble, And a family man. Perfect. You rock dude! Keep it going.

  • @duelpasta
    @duelpasta 6 років тому

    Why the hell did you not inform me of your channel sooner? You're seriously naturally hilarious. You're the type of guy I could hang out with for days and choke in my own laughter! Very nice content as well.

  • @Craigknz
    @Craigknz 6 років тому

    Keep the vlogs coming Ola. You are a natural

  • @hollywoodactress
    @hollywoodactress 6 років тому

    Just cane across your video watching other videos from the festival. Love how you travel light and don't need a certain amp to perform. Great to see you got to talk to Steve on a personal level, and that your kids missed you.
    I will be subscribing :)

  • @acos21
    @acos21 4 роки тому +2

    I liked the energies and lack of egos of all the people in this video.

  • @cortical1
    @cortical1 6 років тому

    Big new fan, Ola! Sending good vibrations to you from southern California.

  • @benben-sl7hi
    @benben-sl7hi 6 років тому

    Great vid Ola! Thanks for giving a glimpse of your life behind the scenes. Very cool experiences you shared!

  • @aymericmarchand3472
    @aymericmarchand3472 6 років тому

    That Vai story was awesome, so happy for you and thank you for sharing!

  • @LeeHoMusic
    @LeeHoMusic 6 років тому

    This was an amazing video, non commercial, just natural and calm :) I enjoyed it very much. Thanks Ola!

  • @alexanderfrederick1420
    @alexanderfrederick1420 4 роки тому

    That's amazing about Guthrie using your Kemper profiles!

  • @raysmetaltracks6782
    @raysmetaltracks6782 6 років тому

    What an incredible event and story! One of my favorites for sure!!

  • @kelvinstephenson571
    @kelvinstephenson571 6 років тому

    i always learn something or get a laugh from your videos. Nice to see you got the guitar signed and that you had a blast!

  • @ivanarmandoyou
    @ivanarmandoyou 6 років тому

    You are amazing man, you still continue inspired me to continue to play the guitar and i'm learn with funny videos, thanks for your amazing job.

  • @MINOTAURunOfficial
    @MINOTAURunOfficial 3 роки тому +4

    Stoked that you got to meet Vai, that rules! And cheers for 12:52.. Salomon Jakobsson.. The ABASI of the acoustic.⛧🤘

  • @gngng5626
    @gngng5626 6 років тому

    I'm an old dude. Saw Vai with Zappa. FZ and Vai jamming "Black Napkins". Absolutely Brilliant! Youv'e got good ears on you Ola.

  • @GermanViking
    @GermanViking 6 років тому

    Really cool Vlog Ola! It was really cool you had the opportunity to share time with Vai. You are a very lucky guy.

  • @SpecialistGuava
    @SpecialistGuava 5 років тому

    This video was awesome. And to see how happy you were to tell your story about Steve Vai. Ola the heartwarmer? 🤯😬

  • @saarangnarayan123
    @saarangnarayan123 6 років тому

    Thank you so much, Ola for filming this! I was in tears watching SO MANY of my heroes (which of course includes you!)together in the same space. This is one of the most emotional videos on your channel for me personally :)