Wait! Mountain bikers and hikers, in the background, enjoying the great outdoors? And Steve Vai in the foreground, shredding? Where is this universe, this world, this HEAVEN??? How can it be????
How's your better half Buzz.. .wasn't it Bunny? No I won't tell you "Everything you know is wrong", but just a smidge of goodwill advise......a national park or forest in Colorado is not governed by state statutes, but federal ones.....so be careful! Oh that there were still new Firesign Theater material in the future forecast:)
Steve Vai is such a treasure. He takes the simplest guitar riffs and puts his spin on them and suddenly they are no longer simple. His note expressions that he pulls from his guitar strings are not just guitar notes but they are his expressions that he thinks belong in the song.
0:50 Racing the World 6:44 Velorum 13:13 Tender Surrender 22:25 Building The Church 29:30 Weeping China Doll 36:35 Gravity Storm 42:20 Whispering a Prayer 51:49 The Audience is Listening 58:05 For the Love of God 1:09:24 Taurus Bulba (Fire Garden suite part 4) 1:22:40 Freeway Jam (Jeff Beck) 1:40:00 Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix)
Steve Vai is awesome but I couldn't stop looking at Robben Ford... what a nice guy to just stand there and have a listen to a fellow musician/guitarist.
+sheriffii I think Robben enjoy it. He is a great blues guitar legend also a really great person! For him a very good time to get some new ideas from Steve "indulgent garbage".
This is the best I've seen of Steve....funky more relaxed Rock n' Roll atmosphere,no posing,enjoying himself & playing Cosmic Atomic Herculean Avatar powerhouse music! Thank-you for posting and Infinite Blessings to Steve Vai & his Band ....Aum
Vai plays much more subtle (also his tone is more smooth) than years before, when his playing and sound was much more rough. I love his combo of subtle and energetic approach, simple and complex, loud and silent. So much dynamics in his performance .During one of his concerts it happened that luckily I was very close to stage, it was intimate club concert and at one moment he have lean forward with guitar close to my face and I subtly for second touched his guitar, he smilled and I felt electric current throughout my body. Maybe this was some kind of "initiation" via energy transfer :) However, my guitar playing became better after and understanding of music is just coming to me naturally now. I believe its very good, even priceless to watch his lessons and performances if you are music student, guitarist... He is great human being, teacher and musician par excellence !
+Zoran Ramzo Kamenycky Absolutely man! The BEST music of any Genre is Spiritual and is inspired from Moment One. This is exactly why people like John McLaughlin, Steve Vai, Carlos Santana, etc. touch you on a deep level. It's because the notes comes from the heart and Soul of the artist. Take good care :) ♫♫
@Alan Roberts We are not this body, but much more, eternal spirit. That was meaning of comment. Spirit is beyond sexuality. And I am not gay btw and dont think Vai is gay oriented either just because he can be subtle.Also why man cannot be warm and kind ? Best warriors are known to be able to be incredibly subtle and kind. I appreciate kindness whether from man or woman. And I am not really friendly with bullies and rudes, I enjoyed kicked their ass in my youth. if you dont like me or my comment just ignore it. Or you enjoy causing negativity, anger and hatred ? Cause your comment is neither respectful nor friendly ! my warm advice ; think before you speak or write it will save you a lot of troubles. Love and respect. OM
AGE? Vai was hired by Frank Zappa as co-lead guitarist 30 years ago - Genius recognizing Genius. Truly today, Steve is breath taking in where he Takes us, Sharing Rare Air, excelling the older he gets....stunning mind, flawless, his Music is Magic.
MRNYCRISPY Thanks for posting this. I attended one of the Guitar Town festivals around 10 years ago with Eric Johnson and Buddy Guy as headliners. It's an unbelievable setting for a show. I've seen Steve Vai play several times but have missed him the last few times he's been in town. This is a great performance. Thanks again.
I did want to say......I have seen some recent performances where he maybe didn't play as well as we know he's capable. He was "on" here. the jam was great at the end. also the places where Robben cracks a grin are the same places I do. lol
the most amezing for me, was the face of old music-technich dude on backe side. Sure, he saw lots of guitar players, but Stevie Wondered even him)))))))))))
The people in the background hiking.....how do you walk by and keep going while Steve Vai plays "For the Love of God"?? Not even a glance toward the stage! Very strange.
+Jon Hobgood from 1:02:20--1:02:40. In this performance, it's almost *identical* to the original recording. I've probably seen over 150 live videos of FTLOG and this is by a long shot the closest I've ever heard him get to the studio recording. And if you watch HOW it's played, it's pretty amazing. It's a lot less picking than I would've thought...but his hammers/pulls are just so strong that they are at an even volume level with the picked notes. Very glad I found this!
+RiPE Technologies that and the 60 seconds or so leading up to it were also dead ringers for the study rendition. I used to listen to this in my twenties and wondered how on earth he was doing it. Amazing to see it live. Well, YT live at least :)
I love the expressions on Robben Ford's face! I bet he's thinkin' "wow in the last five second you shredded more notes that I've played all year long!"
There is no greater critic of Steve Vai than mister Thomas Nordegg, his guitar tech and good friend. Haha. Hearing him give Vai crap on the Live at the Astoria bonus features was just great. Lol!
cool concert venue... you can just sit and listen Steve Vai live infront of you ... and that's Robben Ford chillin while drinking behind Steve Vai, right?
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Wait! Mountain bikers and hikers, in the background, enjoying the great outdoors? And Steve Vai in the foreground, shredding? Where is this universe, this world, this HEAVEN??? How can it be????
+Jon Nichols And if I'm not mistaken Robben Ford wearing another shiny blouse somewhere in between.
+Jon Nichols Don't forget the legal weed, if you're into that kind of thing...
How's your better half Buzz.. .wasn't it Bunny? No I won't tell you "Everything you know is wrong", but just a smidge of goodwill advise......a national park or forest in Colorado is not governed by state statutes, but federal ones.....so be careful! Oh that there were still new Firesign Theater material
in the future forecast:)
After ten years you're the only one to ever pick up on that. Sad that they don't get more recognition. Cheers!
+Jon Nichols Welcome to America!
Steve Vai even plays at a small venue / festival like this. What a hero
Steve Vai is such a treasure. He takes the simplest guitar riffs and puts his spin on them and suddenly they are no longer simple. His note expressions that he pulls from his guitar strings are not just guitar notes but they are his expressions that he thinks belong in the song.
0:50 Racing the World
6:44 Velorum
13:13 Tender Surrender
22:25 Building The Church
29:30 Weeping China Doll
36:35 Gravity Storm
42:20 Whispering a Prayer
51:49 The Audience is Listening
58:05 For the Love of God
1:09:24 Taurus Bulba (Fire Garden suite part 4)
1:22:40 Freeway Jam (Jeff Beck)
1:40:00 Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix)
Thank you
16:30-16:50 Robben Ford reaction... 😆
"Now I understand Ralph Macchio character on Crossroads"
Just kidding, I adore Robben as well...
i cant stop watching robben fords face! its just great seeing one legends reactions of another.
Specially at 15:25
I Saw too
He almost shed a tear at 16:49
This video essentially should be called “Robben Ford reacts to Steve Vai”😎
Fuck Yeah - I was just thinking the very same!!
YEAH WITHOUT A DOUBT STEVE VAI IS ONE OF WORLDS GREARTIST GUITAR. PLAYERS!!
It's refreshing to see a bare bones warts n'all stage with no frills. The music does enough.
I won't entertain any arguments, to me Steve Vai is God.
No arguments from me.
Hello ! Steve is a great musician ! Thanks for sharing, very well done video ! Best regards !!!
Steve Vai is awesome but I couldn't stop looking at Robben Ford... what a nice guy to just stand there and have a listen to a fellow musician/guitarist.
Robben Ford the blues legend watching Steve Vai Brilliant awesome electric MAGIC!!!!!!
+wittekjmusic i bet robben thinks this is self indulgent garbage.
+sheriffii I think Robben enjoy it. He is a great blues guitar legend also a really great person! For him a very good time to get some new ideas from Steve "indulgent garbage".
+sheriffii Virtuosos often respect each other's work.
Was about to say that :)
This is the best I've seen of Steve....funky more relaxed Rock n' Roll atmosphere,no posing,enjoying himself & playing Cosmic Atomic Herculean Avatar powerhouse music! Thank-you for posting and Infinite Blessings to Steve Vai & his Band ....Aum
That little Stevie Vai really did grow up to be a rock n roll star
Just when I think I've heard the best version of `` Tender surrender``, I get even better version. This is pure perfection ...
Great Guitarist, Great Music and Great Location 🌀
Vai plays much more subtle (also his tone is more smooth) than years before, when his playing and sound was much more rough. I love his combo of subtle and energetic approach, simple and complex, loud and silent. So much dynamics in his performance .During one of his concerts it happened that luckily I was very close to stage, it was intimate club concert and at one moment he have lean forward with guitar close to my face and I subtly for second touched his guitar, he smilled and I felt electric current throughout my body. Maybe this was some kind of "initiation" via energy transfer :) However, my guitar playing became better after and understanding of music is just coming to me naturally now. I believe its very good, even priceless to watch his lessons and performances if you are music student, guitarist... He is great human being, teacher and musician par excellence !
+Zoran Ramzo Kamenycky Absolutely man! The BEST music of any Genre is Spiritual and is inspired from Moment One. This is exactly why people like John McLaughlin, Steve Vai, Carlos Santana, etc. touch you on a deep level. It's because the notes comes from the heart and Soul of the artist. Take good care :) ♫♫
@Alan Roberts We are not this body, but much more, eternal spirit. That was meaning of comment. Spirit is beyond sexuality. And I am not gay btw and dont think Vai is gay oriented either just because he can be subtle.Also why man cannot be warm and kind ? Best warriors are known to be able to be incredibly subtle and kind. I appreciate kindness whether from man or woman. And I am not really friendly with bullies and rudes, I enjoyed kicked their ass in my youth. if you dont like me or my comment just ignore it. Or you enjoy causing negativity, anger and hatred ? Cause your comment is neither respectful nor friendly !
my warm advice ; think before you speak or write it will save you a lot of troubles. Love and respect. OM
Nice Sunny Day In Colorado, No Rain.. Thanks
Steve Vai is shredding so hard at 5:42 that a kid in the background wrecks his bike
LOL
xD
Jajaaa
LOL Thats awesome
That is hysterical.. Vai's playing disturbed the equinox of light the kids groove riding was on..
WHAT A FUCKING LEGEND!!!
i cant believe tender surrender that was too good to be called expression, it was something more. it had polar extremes of all realms.
Fantastic! The perfect outdoor setting for a supernatural guitarist.
DAng! Evo's neck pocket crack looks as wide as the Grand Canyon! Steve Vai always moves my heart musically.
Mind blower!!! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a virtuoso electric guitar God !!!!! **************************
AGE? Vai was hired by Frank Zappa as co-lead guitarist 30 years ago - Genius recognizing Genius. Truly today, Steve is breath taking in where he Takes us, Sharing Rare Air, excelling the older he gets....stunning mind, flawless, his Music is Magic.
Oh, come on UA-cam, let me like this video 10 more times! :)
+Saulo Silva At 1:10:10 !! I listen to this music every day going to work! Nice to see him playing it live
tHANKS uploader...great!!!
Frank would be proud of Little Stevie.
hes made of magic
+chris flint ...AND fairy dust :)
Thanks! Am sharing on FB, hoping to encourage the latest generation to get off FB and get a guitar! Love the dogs barking!
What place, what moment!!!STEVE VAI outdoors .We love your music!
Steve is the MAN !
Este hombre es la inspiración más grande
HE IS NUMBER 1
awesome!!! sempre carismático, completo, a lenda em todos os aspectos, vida longa a Steve Vai.
Thanks for sharing this concert, I have seen Steve Vai twice live in Sweden. \\m//
MRNYCRISPY Thanks for posting this. I attended one of the Guitar Town festivals around 10 years ago with Eric Johnson and Buddy Guy as headliners. It's an unbelievable setting for a show. I've seen Steve Vai play several times but have missed him the last few times he's been in town. This is a great performance. Thanks again.
Thanks ,Seen him with zappa !
steve vai, increible
Прекрасно,Стив!!!
I wish I could turn back time and be there.
I love all the solos in Little Wing, I love how different each of them are, and they are all good!
❤❤❤❤
Robben Fords face is priceless xD
Nice camera work and sound. It's nice seeing Steve play during the day 🌞
no guitarist's hands are this naturally magnetic to the guitar than Steve.
Great concert, thank you for sharing.
gua Pengagum berat Mu Vai .. Semoga Beliau ber tauhid
Que hermosura de concierto. Alien Guitar.
How could you be riding a bike and see Steve over there playing and not go check it out?
A major influence on me as a musician and guitar player and also in choosing to play the best guitar in the world Ibanez
I did want to say......I have seen some recent performances where he maybe didn't play as well as we know he's capable. He was "on" here. the jam was great at the end. also the places where Robben cracks a grin are the same places I do. lol
Simplesmente fantástico...... show Man
27:00 Look just how how concentrated Thomas is!!! That is dedication!
Ahhhhhh ~ Steve ,,,,
Awesome totally enjoyed very entertaining.. Steve your love for guitar and your emotions really ring through!
the only person I have seen who injoyes playing his 🎸 as much as you was Jimmy Hendrex!!
exquisite!!! 100%
Thanks for this!
Wowww...
for some reason steve vai with short hair and glasses reminds me of stevie t
I love Steve Vai's music, but holy crap, Robben Ford's facial expressions were the highlight of this show xD, just priceless.
wow
I Love his message, For the love of God that Steve expresses 😍
This is great. Thanks.
GRANDE VAI! GENIO!
creo que somos los unicos que escribimos en español por aqui.... jajajaa !
TEST PROGRESSIVE e bravissimo
Tom Nordig, Vais guitar tech, worked for the Beatles.
28:00のBuilding The Churchでバンドが終わり方ミスしてデイブが笑って、首振ってる。VAIも終わった後、後ろ姿ですが、笑ってますね！凄くレアでした。貴重な映像Thanks！
Ufff...alucinante tanto talento junto !!!!
Just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................
Amazing show steve!🤘✌🏻
Completely outstanding!! Fucking VAI!!
thank's for your nice video !!!!
the most amezing for me, was the face of old music-technich dude on backe side. Sure, he saw lots of guitar players, but Stevie Wondered even him)))))))))))
top quality songs /tunes ;) no fuss bair bones excellence .like to see them dooooo this show in U.K.
a unique master of masters
Попасть на твой концерт - мечта!
Robben Ford's brief lines on the Little Wing jam are so fucking tasty and soulful. The dudes face in the back says it all.
17:08 EVEN THE DOG LIKES STEVE !!
Man, If I could only have 1/2 of Steve's stage presence.
Why wasn't I there? I really fucked up...
+higler420 Same here.
Hey I was there
I like it !
🤓VAI'S GUITAR SOUND / TONE & FEEL WAS BETTER IN THE 80'S & EARLY 90'S
The people in the background hiking.....how do you walk by and keep going while Steve Vai plays "For the Love of God"?? Not even a glance toward the stage! Very strange.
Ignorants...
Wow. In FTLOG, he plays the "flurry" part the best I've ever heard him do it live. Amazing.
+RiPE Technologies what part is the flurry?
+Jon Hobgood from 1:02:20--1:02:40. In this performance, it's almost *identical* to the original recording. I've probably seen over 150 live videos of FTLOG and this is by a long shot the closest I've ever heard him get to the studio recording. And if you watch HOW it's played, it's pretty amazing. It's a lot less picking than I would've thought...but his hammers/pulls are just so strong that they are at an even volume level with the picked notes. Very glad I found this!
+RiPE Technologies yes and it was even more awesomer being there LIVE !!
+RiPE Technologies that and the 60 seconds or so leading up to it were also dead ringers for the study rendition. I used to listen to this in my twenties and wondered how on earth he was doing it. Amazing to see it live. Well, YT live at least :)
Highly recommend checking out Steve Vai For The Love of God G3 1996. Very epic version aswell
Hi Steve vai
Esse é o Mestre da Guitarra!
Okay first song blow my mind and Robben Ford too.
Steve was like hurricane in this song amazing.
I swear this guy is not from this planet!
I love the expressions on Robben Ford's face! I bet he's thinkin' "wow in the last five second you shredded more notes that I've played all year long!"
Thats cool Robben Ford appreciates what Steve is doing A lot of fusion Jazz blues player do Because he's unique in which a lot of shredders are not
16:49 ford loves it!
Hi, I'm Robben Ford, and this is my shiny jacket. Don't mind me back here watching the show.
Teacher Vai.
That guy can play really well. I mean I can bet he will become very famous someday. He just needs a bit more priming...
The Audience is listening and a tongue slide. Wish I was there.
guitar-tech-legend Thomas Nordegg! Ein Servus aus Wien!
I think Steve Vai is best when tender surrender is played bc it forces him to get real dynamic
Grande steve vai
There is no greater critic of Steve Vai than mister Thomas Nordegg, his guitar tech and good friend. Haha. Hearing him give Vai crap on the Live at the Astoria bonus features was just great. Lol!
cool concert venue... you can just sit and listen Steve Vai live infront of you ... and that's Robben Ford chillin while drinking behind Steve Vai, right?
rangga aditya yes Robben Ford