None of the money from the ads you see goes to this channel. If you see too many ads, email me at thetapesarchive@gmail.com, and I will send you a link so you can download the video free of ads. Please subscribe and hit that like button. Chapter markers 00:00:00 - Intro to Steve Vai documentary 00:00:36 - Steve Vai growing up in Carle Place, and his family 00:01:20 - His first musical revelation 00:01:53 - His love for the musical Westside Story 00:02:35 - His first musical instrument 00:03:11 - His first records 00:04:09 - His first band is formed 00:04:57 - His second band 00:05:11 - He is introduced to Led Zeppelin 00:05:52 - Steve Vai’s first guitar 00:06:23 - Vai tells his Dad he wants to play the guitar 00:06:54 - Taking lessons from Joe Satriani 00:08:29 - Vai meets Bill Westcott 00:09:08 - Vai plays the Tuba 00:11:51 - Vai has one last blow-out before college 00:12:19 - Vai almost gets busted by the cops 00:13:04 - Vai’s ritual of the tuna melt 00:13:46 - The worm had turned 00:15:45 - One last drive around Carle Place 00:16:27 - Steve Vai heads off to Berklee College of Music 00:17:40 - Via meets his future wife, Pia 00:18:16 - The first time he tried to connect with Frank Zappa 00:18:51 - He talks to Zappa 00:20:04 - Vai’s first mention in a music magazine 00:20:29 - Vai considers leaving Berklee 00:21:01 - Moving out to California 00:21:47 - Transcribing Zappa’s music 00:22:18 - Trying out for Frank Zappa’s band 00:23:00 - Frank Zappa’s thoughts on Vai’s guitar playing 00:23:37 - Vai goes on his first Zappa tour 00:23:51 - Vai asks Zappa for an honest appraisal of his playing 00:24:34 - Onset of Vai’s depression 00:25:41 - Vai finds some help 00:26:53 - Vai reclaims his mojo 00:28:11 - The Palermo, Italy riot 00:29:44 - What Vai learned from Zappa 00:30:10 - The ethic he learned from Zappa 00:31:43 - SYVA studio and FlexAble 00:32:21 - Trying out for Alice Cooper 00:33:12 - Building Stucco Blue Studio 00:34:34 - Why the name FlexAble is the name of his first album 00:35:44 - Why he said no to a record deal 00:36:33 - The birth of Akashic and Urantia Records 00:37:55 - FlexAble is released 00:39:08 - Joining Alcatrazz 00:40:14 - Alcatrazz works on their album 00:40:54 - Alcatrazz’s God Bless Video 00:41:58 - The movie Crossroads 00:42:20 - Arlen Roth 00:42:38 - The original duel 00:43:29 - Ry Cooder calls Guitar Player magazine looking for talent 00:43:52 - Vai is hired for the movie Crossroads 00:44:20 - Vai did not want to be in the movie Crossroads 00:44:51 - Shuggie Otis plays in the duel 00:45:04 - Another Frank Zappa connection 00:45:27 - Vai’s recycle riffs for Bad Horsie 00:46:04 - Eugene’s Trick Bag and who played what 00:46:26 - Niccolo Paganini’s connection to Crossroads 00:47:09 - Steve Vai’s other acting gigs 00:47:50 - Vai gets a call from David Lee Roth 00:48:28 - David Lee Roth’s acting career and movie 00:49:12 - Billy Sheehan steps in 00:49:24 - Roth’s first choice of guitarist 00:51:19 - Eat ‘Em and Smile 00:52:04 - Guitar makers want Steve Vai 00:52:42 - The creation of the Flame guitar and the Monkey Grip 00:52:58 - Vai’s guitar is stolen 00:53:09 - Vai goes to Performance Guitar 00:53:23 - The prototype JEMs before Ibanez 00:53:44 - Ibanez needs their own Eddie Van Halen 00:54:39 - Vai’s request to all guitar companies 00:55:35 - Steve Vai signs with Ibanez 00:55:46 - Unveiling the Ibanez JEM 00:55:56 - Why Vai named it the JEM guitar 00:56:33 - David Lee Roth’s Skyscraper album 00:57:58 - Billy Sheehan leaves the band 00:58:32 - Just like Paradise and the show 90210 00:59:06 - Vai turns in his resignation to Roth 00:59:30 - Whitesnake comes along 01:01:58 - The influence the Ibanez 7-string had over music 01:02:42 - Vai turns his attention to Passion and Warfare 01:03:59 - What was Passion and Warfare written around? 01:05:47 - Sound effects on Passion and Warfare 01:08:42 - The melody Vai has reused several times 01:09:32 - Vai’s mastery in the studio 01:10:55 - For the Love of God backstory 01:13:22 - Finding a record deal for Passion and Warfare 01:14:46 - Releasing Passion and Warfare 01:15:16 - Critic response to Passion and Warfare 01:15:44 - Why did he not tour for Passion and Warfare
I don't think I have ever commented on UA-cam before... Wow - what an amazing documentary. I'm a Vai fan since my early teenage years, and I learned a lot from this documentary. Great work and very well done!
Thank you, Sikder! Means a lot knowing other Vai fans like myself enjoyed it. Makes all the work worthwhile. Thank you for checking it out, and hopefully consider subscribing to the channel. 🤘
This documentary deserves millions of views. Steve Vai is an absolute legend. He has changed the full landscape of guitar metal music. He is the ultimate inspiration to guitar 🎸
Thank you, Rashik! This was my "love letter" to Vai. He had a great impact on my younger life, and I wanted to publicly show my gratitude. Glad you enjoyed it! Please consider subbing if you haven't already. More to come!
@Audio Pervert you know what the massive yawn is?? It's some troglodyte who goes thru the comment section leaving the same comment. That's where the yawn is. Your creativity is unmatched. To be able to not come up with a new comment each time shows what happens when a person is born with an extra chromosome. Actually my mistake, one who is born with an extra chromosome is definitely more creative than yourself. Of course you're probably a bot which would still make you better than if you weren't.
He really has. I feel like a lot of people either forget or downplay his accomplishments on the instrument. The man is why you see that sexy RG550 sitting in that music store on your way home from work everyday.
Steve Vai has probably influenced me and my guitar playing the most. Passion And Warfare is one of my absolute favorite albums. For me, Steve Vai is not only one of the best guitar players on this planet, but above all one of the most interesting composers. Thanks for everything Steve!
I feel exactly the same way. That record blew my brain in 90. I then started playing all the songs with her and learning them by ear. Brilliant school of play Guitar!! Steve will always be one of my greatest guitar teachers. The best guitar album in the world next to Extremist Joe S. Regards.
How impressive, not many guys would do what this man has done including building his own studio. New respect for you Steve. I play Ibanez because of you. Thanks man.
I am a liquor salesman on Long Island, and I knew and worked with his dad. Funny thing is that although I played guitar and drums, I never knew about Steve. I didn't find out about him until he was already playing with Zappa and his father's sales manager mentioned it to me. crazy.
This is really incredible. As a lifelong Vai fanatic this was really special to watch! And now that he's in his 60s it would be great to see the next 30 years!
The moment I saw Steve's post about this I came flyin' in here to watch this documentary! Steve is God for me. I cannot express in words how much I revere him and how great of an influence he's had on me. This documentary is gold! Real gold! Thank you for putting this together, Alan. I love it! I. Love. It! _#LoveFromIndia_
Thank you Kanak!! Man, your comments really hit me in the feels; thank you for that. All that staring up at my computer screen for the past year and a half is worth it if I know others are enjoying what I'm doing. Cheers! 🤘🍻
Steve is one of the best rock guitar players, that has ever lived. One of my favorites, I learned alot of his leads, from David Lee Roth's Eat 'em and smile. He is on of the best guitarist there is. And his attitude is as positive as it gets. He is one of the greats.....
His solo work is not really my cup of tea, but he is very talented and, more importantly, seems like a good man. Glad he has done very well. Good film!
Why do you emphasise it being important he is a good man? Do you associate rock and metal music with bad men or bad people?? It is far more likely he would be a good man because most people are safe and are good people. It would usually be noted if a famous person is a bad person for this or that reason. Never heard a bad thing about Steve Vai. All we know is he pushed the boundary in composition and developed the electric guitar to accommodate what we take for granted today. Loved the 80s developments especially the colours and the floral pattern Ibanez which I own with Ebony fretboard and in immaculate condition only the clear coat has gotten a little thin over the yrs. I only play it at home and the trem has absolutely no wear on it which is remarkable.
Seen him Live at the first G3, was a fan as a kid years before that. He’s one of my only guitar “heroes” that I can’t play a single one of his songs. I’ve never even made an attempt!
I remember going to the record store every single day for weeks and months in a row, waiting for the album "Passion and Warfare" to get released. And then, when I finally got it, I put it on the recordtable like it was the holy grale, laid down with my headphones on, taking a deep breath and flying into outer space! Still one of my favorite albums of all time. Thanks Stevie! Yeah and great thanks to The Tapes Archive for this extraordinary documentary!
Dude, I wish this went for longer but thank you. Steve is such a real life legend. Seems like a great person which has been almost as inspiring as his guitar playing. The cat food story was hilarious.
I was one of those kids who bought Passion and Warfare's LP the day it was released, and even though I had a bunch of Shrapnel records along with it, the production, the compositions and those out of this world crazy sounds of Steve's guitar on that record suddenly became an epiphany on its own! Slip of the Tongue was an extension of that mind bending experience... 32 years after, and this living legend is untouchable. I know a lot about Steve already, but this documentary is a jewel to entertain yourself with if you're a Vai follower. So thank you very much for sharing.
Steve is a treasure of a human being. Not only is he an incredible and accomplished musician and a virtuoso guitar player, he is a genuinely good man. He has lots of life wisdom and depth of insight. Even if he wasn't a famous person, I would still care to listen to what he has to say about life. Lots of love for Steve.
Back in 1988, I auditioned for college using the piece at the end of the Crossroads guitar duel. That movie was pretty influential for us young guitarists at the time.
This is one of the best documentaries I have watched. I have loved Vai ever since Passion and Warfare and really didn't know much about how he got started. Over the years I have learned lots but today, after watching this, I have learned so much more. This made my day.
Thank you Craig! Your comment made my day. I love sharing info about artist with others like yourself. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already. It helps the channel grow, and then you get more videos like this one. 🤘🍻
First saw with Zappa in 81 in Atlanta ,GA...THE FOX....,then with David Lee Roth bunches , and White snake....one of the greatest ever.....so much respect for Steve....
Simply 100% dedication, you could as well reach far if you stayed persistent on both theories ans playing. Talent is earned, it's the will-power we are born with and need to cultivate
Holy f*ck… This is one of the most **DIVINELY INSPIRED** documentaries I have ever seen. You have done the world of recorded music a great service with this film. Thank you. Seriously, thank you for this.
I first became aware of Steve when Zappa released "Man From Utopia". I was new to Frank at that point and while I knew of "You Are What You Is" I didn't know Steve had anyting to do with that record until later. I was blown away. I followed Steve every step of the way. With Alcatrazz, with Roth, and with Whitesnake. I kept telling people to pay attention, this guy was something more than a guitar slinger. He was and still is. Nice documentary for a man who deserves it.
Talk about a musician that earned everything he got. Just blows the mind all the experience, talent and passion he has. He’s done it all and he’s still at it. Amazing!
I worked for Mr. Vai back in the early 2000's. My first task, months before I actually met him, was to help clean out the vault in his N.Hollywood house/studio. Every single item I pulled from the shelves, be that the master of Passion and Warfare or the triple neck Jem, is something I still can't believe I got to do. Satriani was always my guy, but Vai was a close 2nd (which was something I had to explain after a mistake in emailing a contact list and calling Joe "God") but as odd as it is to say, meeting Vai felt far more powerful then eventually meeting Joe.
I met him once very briefly was being interviewed shook his hand which was cool but his hand shake was a wet noodle so that a little disappointing. BUT he's a great artist 4 sho...
I met Mr. Vai twice , when I attended The Musicians Institute in Hollywood Ca. back in 1986 - 1987. He did seminars there , it was really exiting for all of us who attended to see Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert, having a conversation about dominant 5th sweeps over dissonant chord structures.
@@gdr205 Yeah, but look who's hands they were - he's going to treat them with care. Pounding flesh with every guitar fan out there would have wrecked his hands.
My wife got me tickets to see the Satriani/Vai show in Cincinnati for Christmas. We went to the show yesterday. It was a life changing experience. Amazing show, and such a positive vibe i want to carry with me for the rest of my life!!!
What's underrated about Vai among guitarists that time and until today is, he is far better composer and music writer than any guitarists ever, on top of a great production. He didn't compromised his artistic freedom.
This has been a joy and an inspiration. I just wrote 3 new songs! lol Steve Vai has been one of my greatest heroes for the past 33 years that I've been playing the guitar. How excellent to relive all these eras again with everyone else who's here together watching this. Here's to another 33 years. And another, and on and on... For the Love of God, thank you for Steve Vai.
First time I ever saw Steve Vai play, was when I saw Zappa at the Chicago Uptown theatre in 81 I think. I was a big Zappa fan and I was like "Why is this guy on stage playing lead guitar?" By the end of the show I understood and have been a huge fan ever since. His dedication and mastery of his instrument is amazing. I'm not a guitarist, but I don't think it would be going out on a limb to say he's been incredibly influential over the years.
Since Crossroads I have listened to Vai’s playing. I liked also seeing how nicely he was hosting Ellen Alaverdyan’s visit to his studio. Truly a great person and guitarist.
Frank was a very unique guitarist himself...... but his guitar talent got lost among all those other talents he possessed...... "Shut Up and Play yer guitar" is brilliant listening..... it's very obvious, to what extend was Steve influenced by his early mentor
What an amazing documentary on Steve, VERY entertaining, funny and smart. The production and editing was fantastic, the voice over work was top notch. One of the BEST rock docs I've ever seen. Excellent work to everybody involved. And a huge huge thank you to Steve Vai for letting them do this but most importantly for all the awesome and energetic and beautiful music he has shared with the world. EASILY A 10 OUT OF 10 🌟 THANK YOU !!!!!
Thank you so much for making this. Steve has been a huge influence on so many people and learning some of these details from his life just makes you love the guy that much more..... what else can be said..much luv and thank the universe for giving us Steve Vai
First of all THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for such an amazing documentary. I don't remember the last time (or any time) that I sat through a whole hour (or even half an hour) of anything here on UA-cam. I congratulate you on your amazing work and storytelling. This is so well done it could easily appear on any major streaming service. Again, thank you so much for all of your time and effort creating this masterpiece for future generations.
Hi Woodard! Thank you so much for the kind words. Coming from such a big UA-camr such as yourself, I'm very very flattered. I hope one day to have a tenth of the subscriber's you have. If you have any tips on how to make my channel better, I would love to hear it. My theory is if you make great content over time the subs will come. Big thrill me seeing your comment today. Thanks again! 🍻
Fantastic work Alan! Thanks for giving Steve Vai some well deserved love. He's a true pioneer in so many ways - it's great to celebrate his first 30 years... bring on part 2 ;)
I love the way Steve brings his friend Joe Dispagni in on all the greatness that comes his way. To call his new signature guitar a JEM after the guitar that joe made for him is nothing but true love. And I truly admire that.
This is a fabulous documentary about a guitar playing gift to us all. God bless Steve Vai. And God bless us everyone. And Thank God for Steve Vai. And Frank Zappa
This documentary was really well done. Thanks to Steve Vai for sharing music with the world and contributing to this project. My hands down favorite Vai song is "For the love of god" off the "Passion and Warfare" album...
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Killer doc about one of the most important guitarists of the last 40 years. I loved learning about how much of what he did was done as he was very elusive and out of the spotlight when not on stage. What a brilliant incredible original musician!! Watching some of the clips here reminded me how his guitar playing would make my blood pressure go up! So intense and masterful.
This was amazing...to think of what Vai accomplished in his carrer just up to this point is incredible...it truly puts him on a level few artists ever obtain... Hopefully there's a part 2 (or 3?) to this...
Great doco! Vai is very deserving of one. Taking up guitar in the 80s all the magazine covers and stories were Vai... we were all big fans and then Passion and Warfare was released and it was such a leap and sounded like nothing else that had come before. It still sounds amazing.
Fantastic documentary! Absolutely outstanding. I hope you will make a part 2. What's particularly remarkable about Vai is that he is currently, in his sixties, more creative than he's ever been. He's even connecting with a new generation of fans. I have the feeling that we haven't seen the best of Steve Vai yet.
Really enjoyed this. Was a trip back in time to discovering Steve and his incredible music back in the early 90’s when my heavy metal loving friends would also hear Vai and promptly quit. Their argument was “I’ll never be as good as that so why bother?!” I saw it the opposite way; it was music I craved and it made me want to reach higher for the good stuff on my own guitar. Here’s to the next 30yrs of Steve Vai (who’s still the king of cool guitar!)
Such a cool documentary!! I was in the US Army when I discovered Steve Via. I went to a used album store and there it was Flexable. Holy MOLY!!!! I loved it!! Never heard any guitar playing like this at all! I also LOVED the drumming! I have played drums since I was about 12 and at the time I had played drums for about 10 years and I learned all the drums parts as well as I could. This album got me out of a depression I was in. I just kept collecting his albums and loved all his stuff!! His music, Rush's music, Led Zepplin, Van Halen, Heart, Thethro Tul, Genisus, Spirogyra, Buddy Rich, Styx, and a handful of other's music kept me inspired during hard times while I was in the Army but I think what really helped me dig out of my depression was Steve Via's music and Rush's music! Steve's music was so different and so new to me which got my back into music and drumming. There were about 5 drumsets in a community center on the base and every time I had a chance I'd pay I think about 10 bucks and I had about 1 hour to jam and at times if no one was waiting I'd play about 6 hours. It was a blast and it made me to be my happy self again!! Anyway sorry for the long story.
Thank you for this Vai doc. Brought a lot of memories back. Got to spend time, work with him and Billy Sheehan both. Class acts , good people, kick ass musicians Nuff Said
Awesome production, narration, everything. Thanks, I’m enjoying it immensely, it fills in some gaps in my history of Vai. This really could be on Netflix
Steve had the same impact on me as Bill Wescott did on Steve. Specifically, his interview about Passion & Warfare by John Stix (Guitar For The Practicing Musician magazine) instilled a tremendous fire in me to learn as much as possible about writing and arranging. Can't fathom my life without that.
This was awesome and very well done. I was 13 or 14 at my first 'real' concert DLR with Vai. Talk about a band of talent that also knew exactly how to put on a show. I started playing in late 84 and have taught since around late 88. This was such a fun watch. Can't wait for a part 2. So well done.Very fast and fun story telling.
I had double fusion back surgery back in 1990, and my mom got me the cassette of Passion and Warfare and I listened to it over and over and over, in a morphine (for post surgery pain) induced "haze" it was wild, I'll never forget how Steve Vai helped me get through back surgery, Thanks Steve, your the best!
Amazing. The bit about dreams and the spiritual side of the doc were interesting because Steve is much more than just a great guitar player, he has so much creativity that 90% of shredders lack and his depth of knowledge on music theory combined with his visionary/spiritual side help to explain why!
I appreciate Steve Vai as a musician and a guitar player, but admit there's only a small of amount of his music to really moves me, but it was good to learn more about his life. He seems a good person from watching his interviews, really.
I think the song "Heart Breaker" lured millions of us guitarists, at that time, into the madness of guitar obsession. And then the sickness set in, like a drug addiction. It must have been great to have had such supportive parents.
Loved this!!! Man, Vai hit the genetic jackpot! Handsome talented creative smart savvy driven and just seems like a nice thoughtful guy!! love his music! Guitarist today wouldn’t be the same without him or Joe S!
Love Vai for his music but also for the kind & loving person he is - how gives so much back. And this documentary is just awesome work, just wow - tons of respect and thank you so much for doing this.
Thank you!! This was fabulous!! I've been a Zappa fan since Baby Snakes. Obviously, Steve came to my attention via my love for all things Frank. Stevie's Spanking! I've been following his career ever since. I love how this documentary was put together. On a personal level, the fact that the Bodhi Tree was mentioned filled my heart! I had the pleasure of meeting Steve there. He was kind, funny and gave me a few moments of his time. Not long before I met him I had won a signed Passion and Warfare via a radio show. It was so great to be able to thank him for the CD in person!! I will definitely watch this documentary again! Mad love to Steve and all that worked on this fine video.
This is one awesome documentary!!! I enjoyed this thoroughly!! I love Steve Vai and all of his music. The more I learn about him the better it gets. He is a truly unique and talented individual!!!
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Steve is such an amazing musician, He does the impossible and then some. I have loved his work ever since I saw him in the movie Crossroads, a bit later David Lee Roth went solo and he blew me away again and I have been one of his biggest fans which seems like forever. I was just a young kid wanting to play guitar myself. No I can't play anywhere near like he does and now it's just a hobby for me, I look forward to new material coming out from him and his newest guitar and the single teeth of the hydra have blown me away again. The man is one of the best and will always be one of the best there is no one like him just like EVH and Randy Rhoads, Just absolutely amazing
This is an amazing documentary! All the details and "new" stories are very, very precious to Steve's fans. I was completely excited about all of this. Great job, thanks for that!!! Hugs, from Brazil
Right on Elias! I tried to make it so no matter how big of fan you are of Steve's, you'd find out something new. Hugs back to Brazil! Love Brazilian folks. ❤️🇧🇷🤘
@@TheTapesArchive Your goal has been successfully achieved! Thank you very much for your commitment and dedication to this rich material. PS: Thank you for caring for Brazil
Outstanding documentary you did not miss a thing, Steve Vai is one the most talented Guitarist/Composers that this will ever see. To list this man as one of most coveted inspirations for playing the guitar is an understatement. Thank You is not enough thanks, you have changed my forever.
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Chapter markers
00:00:00 - Intro to Steve Vai documentary
00:00:36 - Steve Vai growing up in Carle Place, and his family
00:01:20 - His first musical revelation
00:01:53 - His love for the musical Westside Story
00:02:35 - His first musical instrument
00:03:11 - His first records
00:04:09 - His first band is formed
00:04:57 - His second band
00:05:11 - He is introduced to Led Zeppelin
00:05:52 - Steve Vai’s first guitar
00:06:23 - Vai tells his Dad he wants to play the guitar
00:06:54 - Taking lessons from Joe Satriani
00:08:29 - Vai meets Bill Westcott
00:09:08 - Vai plays the Tuba
00:11:51 - Vai has one last blow-out before college
00:12:19 - Vai almost gets busted by the cops
00:13:04 - Vai’s ritual of the tuna melt
00:13:46 - The worm had turned
00:15:45 - One last drive around Carle Place
00:16:27 - Steve Vai heads off to Berklee College of Music
00:17:40 - Via meets his future wife, Pia
00:18:16 - The first time he tried to connect with Frank Zappa
00:18:51 - He talks to Zappa
00:20:04 - Vai’s first mention in a music magazine
00:20:29 - Vai considers leaving Berklee
00:21:01 - Moving out to California
00:21:47 - Transcribing Zappa’s music
00:22:18 - Trying out for Frank Zappa’s band
00:23:00 - Frank Zappa’s thoughts on Vai’s guitar playing
00:23:37 - Vai goes on his first Zappa tour
00:23:51 - Vai asks Zappa for an honest appraisal of his playing
00:24:34 - Onset of Vai’s depression
00:25:41 - Vai finds some help
00:26:53 - Vai reclaims his mojo
00:28:11 - The Palermo, Italy riot
00:29:44 - What Vai learned from Zappa
00:30:10 - The ethic he learned from Zappa
00:31:43 - SYVA studio and FlexAble
00:32:21 - Trying out for Alice Cooper
00:33:12 - Building Stucco Blue Studio
00:34:34 - Why the name FlexAble is the name of his first album
00:35:44 - Why he said no to a record deal
00:36:33 - The birth of Akashic and Urantia Records
00:37:55 - FlexAble is released
00:39:08 - Joining Alcatrazz
00:40:14 - Alcatrazz works on their album
00:40:54 - Alcatrazz’s God Bless Video
00:41:58 - The movie Crossroads
00:42:20 - Arlen Roth
00:42:38 - The original duel
00:43:29 - Ry Cooder calls Guitar Player magazine looking for talent
00:43:52 - Vai is hired for the movie Crossroads
00:44:20 - Vai did not want to be in the movie Crossroads
00:44:51 - Shuggie Otis plays in the duel
00:45:04 - Another Frank Zappa connection
00:45:27 - Vai’s recycle riffs for Bad Horsie
00:46:04 - Eugene’s Trick Bag and who played what
00:46:26 - Niccolo Paganini’s connection to Crossroads
00:47:09 - Steve Vai’s other acting gigs
00:47:50 - Vai gets a call from David Lee Roth
00:48:28 - David Lee Roth’s acting career and movie
00:49:12 - Billy Sheehan steps in
00:49:24 - Roth’s first choice of guitarist
00:51:19 - Eat ‘Em and Smile
00:52:04 - Guitar makers want Steve Vai
00:52:42 - The creation of the Flame guitar and the Monkey Grip
00:52:58 - Vai’s guitar is stolen
00:53:09 - Vai goes to Performance Guitar
00:53:23 - The prototype JEMs before Ibanez
00:53:44 - Ibanez needs their own Eddie Van Halen
00:54:39 - Vai’s request to all guitar companies
00:55:35 - Steve Vai signs with Ibanez
00:55:46 - Unveiling the Ibanez JEM
00:55:56 - Why Vai named it the JEM guitar
00:56:33 - David Lee Roth’s Skyscraper album
00:57:58 - Billy Sheehan leaves the band
00:58:32 - Just like Paradise and the show 90210
00:59:06 - Vai turns in his resignation to Roth
00:59:30 - Whitesnake comes along
01:01:58 - The influence the Ibanez 7-string had over music
01:02:42 - Vai turns his attention to Passion and Warfare
01:03:59 - What was Passion and Warfare written around?
01:05:47 - Sound effects on Passion and Warfare
01:08:42 - The melody Vai has reused several times
01:09:32 - Vai’s mastery in the studio
01:10:55 - For the Love of God backstory
01:13:22 - Finding a record deal for Passion and Warfare
01:14:46 - Releasing Passion and Warfare
01:15:16 - Critic response to Passion and Warfare
01:15:44 - Why did he not tour for Passion and Warfare
I couldn't hit that subcriber button fast enough after watching this AMAZING rock documentary.
GREAT WORK TO ALL INVOLVED.
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@@jonny555ive Thank you Jonny for the sub. If you like Sabbath you may want to check out one of those. 🤘🍻
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Thanks for the suggestion I definitely will 🤘🤘
I don't think I have ever commented on UA-cam before... Wow - what an amazing documentary. I'm a Vai fan since my early teenage years, and I learned a lot from this documentary. Great work and very well done!
This documentary is the absolute best gift to all Vai fans around the globe. Congratulations to the writers/editors and everyone involved.
Thank you, Sikder! Means a lot knowing other Vai fans like myself enjoyed it. Makes all the work worthwhile. Thank you for checking it out, and hopefully consider subscribing to the channel. 🤘
@@TheTapesArchive what an amazing work! was so intresting n nice to see... THANK YOU!
indeed I've been waiting for this
Yes, man. Thanks for the documentary
People you got to read between the lines
This documentary deserves millions of views. Steve Vai is an absolute legend. He has changed the full landscape of guitar metal music. He is the ultimate inspiration to guitar 🎸
Thank you, Rashik! This was my "love letter" to Vai. He had a great impact on my younger life, and I wanted to publicly show my gratitude. Glad you enjoyed it! Please consider subbing if you haven't already. More to come!
" Very few have been able to master their life as well as their instrument."
Massive yawn ... this cult worship was ok in 1999 or maybe 1990.
@Audio Pervert you know what the massive yawn is?? It's some troglodyte who goes thru the comment section leaving the same comment. That's where the yawn is. Your creativity is unmatched. To be able to not come up with a new comment each time shows what happens when a person is born with an extra chromosome. Actually my mistake, one who is born with an extra chromosome is definitely more creative than yourself. Of course you're probably a bot which would still make you better than if you weren't.
He really has. I feel like a lot of people either forget or downplay his accomplishments on the instrument. The man is why you see that sexy RG550 sitting in that music store on your way home from work everyday.
30 years. Damn, we got old. Thankfully, Steve Vai's brilliance is timeless.
Not just a guitar player, he has a good heart
You nailed it. Super good dude.
He does? How would we know from this documentary?
I met him 3 days ago. Super humble, caring, endearing, gentle and just very very nice all round. @@Scolecite
so did I. I met him in May and he was even more kind than half of my profs in college
@@RJMStraya
Met him twice in meet and greetings. VERY Nice guy, gentle and has always a smile on his face when talking to the fans. Great guy
Steve Vai has probably influenced me and my guitar playing the most. Passion And Warfare is one of my absolute favorite albums. For me, Steve Vai is not only one of the best guitar players on this planet, but above all one of the most interesting composers. Thanks for everything Steve!
And his just a super great guy. I know of things he has done that are not public and it just shows he does good to be a good person.
I feel exactly the same way. That record blew my brain in 90. I then started playing all the songs with her and learning them by ear. Brilliant school of play Guitar!! Steve will always be one of my greatest guitar teachers. The best guitar album in the world next to Extremist Joe S.
Regards.
Not only is he one of the best guitar players in the world but dude know how to move and entertain on stage like no other.
How impressive, not many guys would do what this man has done including building his own studio. New respect for you Steve. I play Ibanez because of you. Thanks man.
I am a liquor salesman on Long Island, and I knew and worked with his dad. Funny thing is that although I played guitar and drums, I never knew about Steve. I didn't find out about him until he was already playing with Zappa and his father's sales manager mentioned it to me. crazy.
This is really incredible. As a lifelong Vai fanatic this was really special to watch!
And now that he's in his 60s it would be great to see the next 30 years!
The moment I saw Steve's post about this I came flyin' in here to watch this documentary! Steve is God for me. I cannot express in words how much I revere him and how great of an influence he's had on me. This documentary is gold! Real gold! Thank you for putting this together, Alan. I love it! I. Love. It! _#LoveFromIndia_
Thank you Kanak!! Man, your comments really hit me in the feels; thank you for that. All that staring up at my computer screen for the past year and a half is worth it if I know others are enjoying what I'm doing. Cheers! 🤘🍻
Same here bro
Steve is one of the best rock guitar players, that has ever lived. One of my favorites, I learned alot of his leads, from David Lee Roth's Eat 'em and smile. He is on of the best guitarist there is. And his attitude is as positive as it gets. He is one of the greats.....
@@TheTapesArchive Appreciated, man. Trust me, it's fantastic! Thank *YOU* for making this wonderful docu. Wishing you all the love and success 🙏
Eric Johnson is WAY better than boring Vai , he can also sing and his tone is one of the best EVER. Not to say about his sense of melody.
His solo work is not really my cup of tea, but he is very talented and, more importantly, seems like a good man. Glad he has done very well. Good film!
Why do you emphasise it being important he is a good man? Do you associate rock and metal music with bad men or bad people?? It is far more likely he would be a good man because most people are safe and are good people. It would usually be noted if a famous person is a bad person for this or that reason. Never heard a bad thing about Steve Vai. All we know is he pushed the boundary in composition and developed the electric guitar to accommodate what we take for granted today. Loved the 80s developments especially the colours and the floral pattern Ibanez which I own with Ebony fretboard and in immaculate condition only the clear coat has gotten a little thin over the yrs. I only play it at home and the trem has absolutely no wear on it which is remarkable.
Seen him Live at the first G3, was a fan as a kid years before that. He’s one of my only guitar “heroes” that I can’t play a single one of his songs. I’ve never even made an attempt!
I remember going to the record store every single day for weeks and months in a row, waiting for the album "Passion and Warfare" to get released. And then, when I finally got it, I put it on the recordtable like it was the holy grale, laid down with my headphones on, taking a deep breath and flying into outer space! Still one of my favorite albums of all time. Thanks Stevie! Yeah and great thanks to The Tapes Archive for this extraordinary documentary!
Its EXCELLENT ..Yes....Hope they make a Pt. 2
gimmicky BS in my opinion
@@markfrost2707 Like your opinion matters...
Now you know why Steve Vai has been my favorite musician for so many decades. Absolutely one of a kind on his own level.
Dude, I wish this went for longer but thank you. Steve is such a real life legend. Seems like a great person which has been almost as inspiring as his guitar playing. The cat food story was hilarious.
Hey Ken, I hear ya. But I had to stop. After a year and half working on this, my wife was getting tired of hearing about Steve Vai. lol 😂🍻
I was one of those kids who bought Passion and Warfare's LP the day it was released, and even though I had a bunch of Shrapnel records along with it, the production, the compositions and those out of this world crazy sounds of Steve's guitar on that record suddenly became an epiphany on its own! Slip of the Tongue was an extension of that mind bending experience... 32 years after, and this living legend is untouchable.
I know a lot about Steve already, but this documentary is a jewel to entertain yourself with if you're a Vai follower. So thank you very much for sharing.
Steve is a treasure of a human being. Not only is he an incredible and accomplished musician and a virtuoso guitar player, he is a genuinely good man. He has lots of life wisdom and depth of insight. Even if he wasn't a famous person, I would still care to listen to what he has to say about life. Lots of love for Steve.
This is really a top quality documentary, I hope we'll get to see a part 2!
Thank you, Jimlap..I would do one if Vai wanted me too.
Steve Vai's guitar work is unpredictable. Truly incredible.
Back in 1988, I auditioned for college using the piece at the end of the Crossroads guitar duel. That movie was pretty influential for us young guitarists at the time.
This is one of the best documentaries I have watched. I have loved Vai ever since Passion and Warfare and really didn't know much about how he got started. Over the years I have learned lots but today, after watching this, I have learned so much more. This made my day.
Thank you Craig! Your comment made my day. I love sharing info about artist with others like yourself. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already. It helps the channel grow, and then you get more videos like this one. 🤘🍻
First saw with Zappa in 81 in Atlanta ,GA...THE FOX....,then with David Lee Roth bunches , and White snake....one of the greatest ever.....so much respect for Steve....
am 68 and still digging great music. my 37 year old son loves your stuff too. MUSIC IS THE BEST.
I'm right there with you my fellow old timer. lol One of Zappa's best quotes. "Music is the best" .Thanks for the sub! 🍻
Absolutely amazing documentary. Every Vai fan should see this! 🎸
Waiting for part 2 already!
Amazing work sir!
Such a joy to watch something like this documentary these days!!!!
I stumbled across this by accident and it is basically the soundtrack to my high school years - what a time to be a kid... outstanding. Thank you.
Stumble by anytime. 🍻🤘
Steve Vai was gifted to play guitar and go futher his dreams ... he's one and only
words can't describe his talent
Simply 100% dedication, you could as well reach far if you stayed persistent on both theories ans playing. Talent is earned, it's the will-power we are born with and need to cultivate
Holy f*ck… This is one of the most **DIVINELY INSPIRED** documentaries I have ever seen. You have done the world of recorded music a great service with this film. Thank you. Seriously, thank you for this.
These are the best Dan made music documentaries out there 🙌🏻🤘🏻
I first became aware of Steve when Zappa released "Man From Utopia". I was new to Frank at that point and while I knew of "You Are What You Is" I didn't know Steve had anyting to do with that record until later. I was blown away. I followed Steve every step of the way. With Alcatrazz, with Roth, and with Whitesnake. I kept telling people to pay attention, this guy was something more than a guitar slinger. He was and still is. Nice documentary for a man who deserves it.
So so so cool. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. The guitar nerd community has gone shitcakes for this and loved it!
Thank you Daniel! I love making the guitar community to go full shitcakes. 😂
Mad respect to Slip Of The Tongue!!
What a guitar work... My favorite Vai musical contribution.
Talk about a musician that earned everything he got. Just blows the mind all the experience, talent and passion he has. He’s done it all and he’s still at it. Amazing!
Steve Vai recently had 9 year-old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan onstage with him. Mad props to him for showcasing such an amazing kid!!
I worked for Mr. Vai back in the early 2000's. My first task, months before I actually met him, was to help clean out the vault in his N.Hollywood house/studio. Every single item I pulled from the shelves, be that the master of Passion and Warfare or the triple neck Jem, is something I still can't believe I got to do. Satriani was always my guy, but Vai was a close 2nd (which was something I had to explain after a mistake in emailing a contact list and calling Joe "God") but as odd as it is to say, meeting Vai felt far more powerful then eventually meeting Joe.
Dang, that sounds like a cool gig. I would have done that for free. 🤘 Joe and Steve the coolest players ever.
I met him once very briefly was being interviewed shook his hand which was cool but his hand shake was a wet noodle so that a little disappointing. BUT he's a great artist 4 sho...
I met Mr. Vai twice , when I attended The Musicians Institute in Hollywood Ca. back in 1986 - 1987. He did seminars there , it was really exiting for all of us who attended to see Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert, having a conversation about dominant 5th sweeps over dissonant chord structures.
you think he wants to give a firm handshake so that some ape can bust his fingers? think about why, his fingers are his life you troglodyte!
@@gdr205 Yeah, but look who's hands they were - he's going to treat them with care. Pounding flesh with every guitar fan out there would have wrecked his hands.
My wife got me tickets to see the Satriani/Vai show in Cincinnati for Christmas. We went to the show yesterday.
It was a life changing experience. Amazing show, and such a positive vibe i want to carry with me for the rest of my life!!!
What's underrated about Vai among guitarists that time and until today is, he is far better composer and music writer than any guitarists ever, on top of a great production. He didn't compromised his artistic freedom.
This has been a joy and an inspiration. I just wrote 3 new songs! lol Steve Vai has been one of my greatest heroes for the past 33 years that I've been playing the guitar. How excellent to relive all these eras again with everyone else who's here together watching this. Here's to another 33 years. And another, and on and on... For the Love of God, thank you for Steve Vai.
I agree! Vai inspired me to make this doc. Keep rocking Collin!
@@TheTapesArchive Thank you so much for making this for us all.. Great job!!!
Will do!
First time I ever saw Steve Vai play, was when I saw Zappa at the Chicago Uptown theatre in 81 I think. I was a big Zappa fan and I was like "Why is this guy on stage playing lead guitar?" By the end of the show I understood and have been a huge fan ever since. His dedication and mastery of his instrument is amazing. I'm not a guitarist, but I don't think it would be going out on a limb to say he's been incredibly influential over the years.
Since Crossroads I have listened to Vai’s playing. I liked also seeing how nicely he was hosting Ellen Alaverdyan’s visit to his studio. Truly a great person and guitarist.
I bought it and LOVED it! Saw him this year in Napa. Warm my bones to this day Steve.
I really think Frank and Steve brought the best out of eachother. Their work is just mind blowing.
Frank was a very unique guitarist himself...... but his guitar talent got lost among all those other talents he possessed...... "Shut Up and Play yer guitar" is brilliant listening..... it's very obvious, to what extend was Steve influenced by his early mentor
What an amazing documentary on Steve, VERY entertaining, funny and smart.
The production and editing was fantastic, the voice over work was top notch.
One of the BEST rock docs I've ever seen.
Excellent work to everybody involved.
And a huge huge thank you to Steve Vai for letting them do this but most importantly for all the awesome and energetic and beautiful music he has shared with the world.
EASILY A 10 OUT OF 10 🌟
THANK YOU !!!!!
Thank you so much for making this. Steve has been a huge influence on so many people and learning some of these details from his life just makes you love the guy that much more..... what else can be said..much luv and thank the universe for giving us Steve Vai
First of all THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for such an amazing documentary.
I don't remember the last time (or any time) that I sat through a whole hour (or even half an hour) of anything here on UA-cam.
I congratulate you on your amazing work and storytelling.
This is so well done it could easily appear on any major streaming service.
Again, thank you so much for all of your time and effort creating this masterpiece for future generations.
Hi Woodard! Thank you so much for the kind words. Coming from such a big UA-camr such as yourself, I'm very very flattered. I hope one day to have a tenth of the subscriber's you have.
If you have any tips on how to make my channel better, I would love to hear it. My theory is if you make great content over time the subs will come.
Big thrill me seeing your comment today. Thanks again! 🍻
One of the top rock documentaries I’ve watched, and I’ve always been a huge fan of Steve Vai. Thanks for sharing this jem!
Fantastic work Alan! Thanks for giving Steve Vai some well deserved love. He's a true pioneer in so many ways - it's great to celebrate his first 30 years... bring on part 2 ;)
Thanks a lot for this!
I love the way Steve brings his friend Joe Dispagni in on all the greatness that comes his way. To call his new signature guitar a JEM after the guitar that joe made for him is nothing but true love. And I truly admire that.
Man, all the memes you add make this documentary absolutely amazing. Thank you for your hard work!
This is a fabulous documentary about a guitar playing gift to us all. God bless Steve Vai. And God bless us everyone. And Thank God for Steve Vai. And Frank Zappa
This documentary was really well done. Thanks to Steve Vai for sharing music with the world and contributing to this project. My hands down favorite Vai song is "For the love of god" off the "Passion and Warfare" album...
Thank you Nels! I appreciate the kind words. Please consider subscribing to my channel if you haven't already. It really does help the channel grow, and then you get more videos like this one. 🍻🤘
That was great. Thank you for putting this out there.
What a great job on this documentary! Thank you!
Absolutely fantastic documentary. Well done. As a long time Vai fan, I really learned a lot of things I had never heard before. Thank you.
Killer doc about one of the most important guitarists of the last 40 years. I loved learning about how much of what he did was done as he was very elusive and out of the spotlight when not on stage. What a brilliant incredible original musician!! Watching some of the clips here reminded me how his guitar playing would make my blood pressure go up! So intense and masterful.
So beautifully made! Enjoyed an every single moment of this magical story! Congrats to everyone who has contributed.
I bought that album (cd) in the 90s and had no idea who Steve was until now - what an amazing hard worker - who deserves it all !
This was amazing...to think of what Vai accomplished in his carrer just up to this point is incredible...it truly puts him on a level few artists ever obtain...
Hopefully there's a part 2 (or 3?) to this...
Great doco! Vai is very deserving of one. Taking up guitar in the 80s all the magazine covers and stories were Vai... we were all big fans and then Passion and Warfare was released and it was such a leap and sounded like nothing else that had come before. It still sounds amazing.
Thank you for making this!
This is an amazing documentary. Thanks so much for sharing ✌🏼
Fantastic documentary! Absolutely outstanding. I hope you will make a part 2.
What's particularly remarkable about Vai is that he is currently, in his sixties, more creative than he's ever been. He's even connecting with a new generation of fans. I have the feeling that we haven't seen the best of Steve Vai yet.
Really enjoyed this. Was a trip back in time to discovering Steve and his incredible music back in the early 90’s when my heavy metal loving friends would also hear Vai and promptly quit. Their argument was “I’ll never be as good as that so why bother?!” I saw it the opposite way; it was music I craved and it made me want to reach higher for the good stuff on my own guitar. Here’s to the next 30yrs of Steve Vai (who’s still the king of cool guitar!)
Such a cool documentary!! I was in the US Army when I discovered Steve Via. I went to a used album store and there it was Flexable. Holy MOLY!!!! I loved it!! Never heard any guitar playing like this at all! I also LOVED the drumming! I have played drums since I was about 12 and at the time I had played drums for about 10 years and I learned all the drums parts as well as I could. This album got me out of a depression I was in. I just kept collecting his albums and loved all his stuff!! His music, Rush's music, Led Zepplin, Van Halen, Heart, Thethro Tul, Genisus, Spirogyra, Buddy Rich, Styx, and a handful of other's music kept me inspired during hard times while I was in the Army but I think what really helped me dig out of my depression was Steve Via's music and Rush's music! Steve's music was so different and so new to me which got my back into music and drumming. There were about 5 drumsets in a community center on the base and every time I had a chance I'd pay I think about 10 bucks and I had about 1 hour to jam and at times if no one was waiting I'd play about 6 hours. It was a blast and it made me to be my happy self again!! Anyway sorry for the long story.
Thank you so much for making this fantastic documentary.
Thank you for this Vai doc.
Brought a lot of memories back.
Got to spend time, work with him and Billy Sheehan both. Class acts , good people, kick ass musicians
Nuff Said
Awesome production, narration, everything. Thanks, I’m enjoying it immensely, it fills in some gaps in my history of Vai.
This really could be on Netflix
Fantastic stuff! Thank you.
Im a huge Vai fan but there is a lot I found out by watching this documentary that makes me a even bigger fan. Thank u for sharing. Vai is awesome!
Steve had the same impact on me as Bill Wescott did on Steve. Specifically, his interview about Passion & Warfare by John Stix (Guitar For The Practicing Musician magazine) instilled a tremendous fire in me to learn as much as possible about writing and arranging. Can't fathom my life without that.
This was awesome and very well done. I was 13 or 14 at my first 'real' concert DLR with Vai. Talk about a band of talent that also knew exactly how to put on a show. I started playing in late 84 and have taught since around late 88. This was such a fun watch. Can't wait for a part 2. So well done.Very fast and fun story telling.
Really enjoyed this - great job!
I had double fusion back surgery back in 1990, and my mom got me the cassette of Passion and Warfare and I listened to it over and over and over, in a morphine (for post surgery pain) induced "haze" it was wild, I'll never forget how Steve Vai helped me get through back surgery, Thanks Steve, your the best!
Probably the best and most enjoyable thing I’ve ever seen on UA-cam. Steve was a massive influence and this is just awesome, thank you !
This and the Black Sabbath docs are fantastic. Really well researched, entertaining and tell a complete narrative. Looking forward to more.
been following and a fan of Steve's work from the beginning, this documentary was just a gift, thank you :)
Thanks for this audiovisual material, really inspiring, hilarious and emotive, pure gold! 🌟
Amazing. The bit about dreams and the spiritual side of the doc were interesting because Steve is much more than just a great guitar player, he has so much creativity that 90% of shredders lack and his depth of knowledge on music theory combined with his visionary/spiritual side help to explain why!
I appreciate Steve Vai as a musician and a guitar player, but admit there's only a small of amount of his music to really moves me, but it was good to learn more about his life. He seems a good person from watching his interviews, really.
He's for sure a good person. Thanks for checking it out.
So much fun to watch! Thanks!
thank you for presenting Vai to the world in a way very few know of him, most likely the greatest guitar maestro of all times
I think the song "Heart Breaker" lured millions of us guitarists, at that time, into the madness of guitar obsession. And then the sickness set in, like a drug addiction. It must have been great to have had such supportive parents.
Loved this!!! Man, Vai hit the genetic jackpot! Handsome talented creative smart savvy driven and just seems like a nice thoughtful guy!! love his music! Guitarist today wouldn’t be the same without him or Joe S!
A MASTERPIECE! This is insanely good, my man! Great work!
Love Vai for his music but also for the kind & loving person he is - how gives so much back. And this documentary is just awesome work, just wow - tons of respect and thank you so much for doing this.
Thank you!! This was fabulous!! I've been a Zappa fan since Baby Snakes. Obviously, Steve came to my attention via my love for all things Frank. Stevie's Spanking! I've been following his career ever since. I love how this documentary was put together. On a personal level, the fact that the Bodhi Tree was mentioned filled my heart! I had the pleasure of meeting Steve there. He was kind, funny and gave me a few moments of his time. Not long before I met him I had won a signed Passion and Warfare via a radio show. It was so great to be able to thank him for the CD in person!! I will definitely watch this documentary again! Mad love to Steve and all that worked on this fine video.
This is one awesome documentary!!! I enjoyed this thoroughly!! I love Steve Vai and all of his music. The more I learn about him the better it gets. He is a truly unique and talented individual!!!
Right on, Blues! Thank you for checking it out, and hopefully, consider subscribing to the channel if you haven't already. That way you get more videos like this one. 🤘🍻
This was fantastic- thank you!
One of the best music documentaries I've ever seen, just amazing! Thank you so much!
His story would actually make an amazing movie. I mean like a full length feature film in theaters. I'd pay to go see it.
Steve is such an amazing musician, He does the impossible and then some. I have loved his work ever since I saw him in the movie Crossroads, a bit later David Lee Roth went solo and he blew me away again and I have been one of his biggest fans which seems like forever. I was just a young kid wanting to play guitar myself. No I can't play anywhere near like he does and now it's just a hobby for me, I look forward to new material coming out from him and his newest guitar and the single teeth of the hydra have blown me away again. The man is one of the best and will always be one of the best there is no one like him just like EVH and Randy Rhoads, Just absolutely amazing
Awesome documentary of one of my favorite guitarists. Well done!!!
Wow - such passion and "thought" put into this documentary! Great job - simply amazing!
This is an amazing documentary! All the details and "new" stories are very, very precious to Steve's fans. I was completely excited about all of this.
Great job, thanks for that!!!
Hugs, from Brazil
Right on Elias! I tried to make it so no matter how big of fan you are of Steve's, you'd find out something new. Hugs back to Brazil! Love Brazilian folks. ❤️🇧🇷🤘
@@TheTapesArchive Your goal has been successfully achieved! Thank you very much for your commitment and dedication to this rich material.
PS: Thank you for caring for Brazil
The amount of research, and time, and video footage, and editing. I learned stuff I never knew/heard.
Great job 👍
Thanks brother! Glad the effort shows.
Man this was so good love your documentary’s keep Up the good work
Outstanding documentary you did not miss a thing, Steve Vai is one the most talented Guitarist/Composers that this will ever see. To list this man as one of most coveted inspirations for playing the guitar is an understatement. Thank You is not enough thanks, you have changed my forever.