This is what my guitar watches when im not home

@cbfedge5593

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta leave it on 420 likes Im afraid

@TheAcdcnz

3 жыл бұрын

Loooooooooooooooool

@iBlitzCube

3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@johnkirkland625

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@victorramos7757

3 жыл бұрын

Lol Guitar porn

Massive respect for those strings for staying in tune.

@richardkranium2944

4 жыл бұрын

Floyd Rose does a good job. His takes a pounding.

@Top-Jimmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardkranium2944 Its actually a patented Floyd called an Edge II Tremolo system, Innovated, designed by Steve and Joe Satch. Same principles as the Genuine Original Floyd but tweaked. If you ever get a chance to have a look at one, You will notice the saddling and where the Strings first make contact with metal are more rounded off, Thus preventing Blowouts. I've seen Steve live 3 times live and have never once seen him blow out a string. Amazing huh. Both my brother and myself own this particular model. Put simply, It is beautiful and has a real nice Strat feel to it but the neck itself is not as rounded but flatter. Rather hard to describe... It has Jumbo frets as Steve's hands are absolutely Huge and lanky..The EVO 2 Pickups are just amazing and you can pull more or less any tone you like after you have owned one for awhile. A tube amp is a must for these Guitars as thats when the wood ( Alder ) combined with the EVO's and Tone controls really and I mean Really come to life big time! - Cheers mate - Skorp, Western Australia

@richardkranium2944

4 жыл бұрын

Skorp † I also have a jem in my collection. Unfortunately mine has a normal Floyd on it. I haven’t broken any strings and it stays in tune for the most part. Honestly I’m an esp guy. I love the slim flat back of neck.

@Top-Jimmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardkranium2944 Yes mate, ESP certainly turn out Fantastic Gats Thats for sure bud! All the best! Take care - Skorp, Western Australia.

@childeater606

4 жыл бұрын

That's the magic of locking nuts

The one who invented guitar couldn't have imagined this level of talent

@bionodroid547

Жыл бұрын

Clearly. They didn't have electricity back then

@bacon.cheesecake

Жыл бұрын

The inventor is either staring down in awe or turning around in their grave.

@planes3333

Жыл бұрын

good point!

@matheusmatos9725

Жыл бұрын

Hard work

@Chadillac-xq7xk

Жыл бұрын

....Steve Vai didn't invent the guitar???😮

My father showed me this a long time ago, probably not long after it came out. This was his favorite versions of one of his favorite songs. He died yesterday morning after a 2-year battle with cancer, and this will forever help me remember him fondly. I'm grateful that he showed me this so many damn times and that Steve Vai came up with this absolute masterpiece. What a performance from everyone on that stage.

@IvanenkoStepan

Жыл бұрын

Прими мои соболезнования

@toddcornelius5817

Жыл бұрын

For the love of GOD

@porky777

Жыл бұрын

sorry for your lose

@zaidnassar6925

Жыл бұрын

May his soul rest in peace 🙏

@clebersonsilva3021

Жыл бұрын

Sinto muito pela sua perda amigo, e que DEUS conforte o seu coração.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Ibanez for engineering an instrument that can handle vai’s intense playing and remain perfectly in tune?

@mikepollack8277

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously. A Fender would never be able to handle that kind of whammy bar abuse!

@tommyvega7948

3 жыл бұрын

can we appreciate Steve Vai for telling Ibanez how to engineer that guitar?

@professorpenne9962

2 жыл бұрын

marty mcfly: "all the best stuff is made in japan"

@molekyyli

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikepollack8277 It's a different kind of tremolo... If you'd install a Floyd on a Fender, you could do that.

@nonodaclown9033

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Floyd rose

Me: I don't like guitar Steve vai: you like guitar Me: I like guitar

@cattamalon

3 жыл бұрын

is he a jedi?

@gubbenpersson

3 жыл бұрын

@@cattamalon yes.

@michaelqiu9722

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely no, those kinds of guitar players can only be Sith

@benoit4652

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@MundodasGuitarras

3 жыл бұрын

@@cattamalon Steve vai: plays guitar Me: I hate guitar

I picture a young Steve Vai composing this song in his room and his mom yelling from downstairs "For the love of god, Steve, turn that music down", and then him just going "that's it, that's the name I was looking for".

@amber_weiner2

4 ай бұрын

Could be it !!

@selfonashelf-bookclub9175

4 ай бұрын

lol...

@billycherokee7630

3 ай бұрын

Turn it down? You mean turn it down like this?

@Nolan-JohnstonYT

2 ай бұрын

@@billycherokee7630well he means young vai writing it and his mom says for the love of god since she’s mad and that’s where he got the name for it

@LingLing1337

2 ай бұрын

Wrong

After months of preparation I am playing this with my school’s orchestra tonight. I can only hope to do it justice. Thank you Steve for this masterpiece.

@robertstanikmas447

Жыл бұрын

How's it going ? Did you play well an do the song Justice? I've Ben playing for 15yrs an it took me over 2yrs learning these techniques and placements..an I still have trouble, I don't even attempt his solo for this song cause I think he goes into another dimension.,but hopefully you played well my man at school and you had fun an tried your best anyways keep shredding an rock on!

@cesarv2804

Жыл бұрын

We need an update!

@bigderik1233

Жыл бұрын

Bro please drop the update and did you do the solo at 4:37

@jacobj623

Жыл бұрын

@@bigderik1233 yes but my stupid ass went for a tapping thing and messed up like 3 notes but its fine cause theres like thousands

@jacobj623

Жыл бұрын

@@robertstanikmas447 I feel like I did well. Steve’s new backup guitarist saw it and said he liked it!

steve vai is the reason i don't let people tell me I'm good at guitar

@jimmyh8090

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was a good guitar player until I watched this, now I realize just how bad I really am 🤣🤘

@victorreznov8038

3 жыл бұрын

I played a show with my cousin a few years ago, after our band played everyone wanted our autographs but I was the only one that wouldn't sign anything, "I'm not Steve Vai I'm not Neil schon and I'm

@victorreznov8038

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not Eddie van Halen I don't deserve that kind of attention and neither do you guys" they didn't like that I was telling them to do the Same but eventually they started following my leas

@victorreznov8038

3 жыл бұрын

Lead

@manolis4646

2 жыл бұрын

@@victorreznov8038 its good to be humble but why not let them do what they want you may not be eddie or vai but you still but thousand of hours into practice

I honestly thought I’d never be able to play this on guitar. After 2 years, I am correct.

@vrsekodkofoly

2 жыл бұрын

: ))))

@YoungSkyWalker82

2 жыл бұрын

Hard work always pays off

@romu7999

2 жыл бұрын

I only play the beginning ... and try to do something with the rest.

@myredeemerlives0923

2 жыл бұрын

I've been trying for 8 years myself and still haven't got it yet lol

@trusanawahyu637

2 жыл бұрын

👇🇮🇩 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gH6OlrKfhreYhMo.html

I was allowed to direct this for Dutch TV. It was a blast!

@ruatsangawhite7261

Жыл бұрын

Cool very 😎

@emilychambers7390

Жыл бұрын

Extremely cool! I used to work in television and have dabbled in a few small live events. You experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and your camera ops were great too.

@isaacmonarrez3617

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@chrisopperman3312

8 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@lovepeoplehu9883

3 ай бұрын

OMG. 2:21 THOSE LOVELY SMOOTH ARM PITS... UGH....

This is not just a guitar solo... Its a historic event for us guitar players...

The one who shot this should be in every rock concert that has good guitarists. He knows when to zoom in, change the view when someone steps on a pedal or when someone changes pickups, etc.

@jarrodhall3686

3 жыл бұрын

It has more to do with having multiple cameras and savvy editing, but I hear ya.

@Guitareben

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Vai edited all of the video himself!

@JiosX

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guitareben really? dang

@kevinklampe2350

3 жыл бұрын

Ssolid point

@UprightCaucasoid

2 жыл бұрын

@@Guitareben he’s capping 🧢

13 years later and this is still the best version of this song. Vai doesn't need words to express feelings his guitar says it all

@pawekurzeja4147

2 жыл бұрын

Im Aproof....Zgadzam się z tym co napisałeś

@handmadehearts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And the song's title is magnificent. Steve Vai is AMAZING!

@masterdingus7074

Жыл бұрын

*17 years later

@slaven9684

Жыл бұрын

G3 is cleaner, this sounds like out of tune

@SlowLife875

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely yes.❤

Not only does he write classical sheet music himself, he sings, he understands theory, he is directo, on TOP of being great performer, composer, collector, historical icon, massive influence to probably millions....

@zaganim3813

Жыл бұрын

bro he has a literal doctorate in music

@middaywasted3653

8 ай бұрын

"featuring orchestration by Chris Opperman." Im pretty sure someone else wrote the orchestration for the parts based off the song and probably vai's vision and requests

@joeboonmusic4004

7 ай бұрын

@@middaywasted3653 It depends on the process, but most great film composers for example will have their work orchestrated as it's such a lengthy and involved process. I used to work for a film composer and his orchestrator was even more talented than him. Vai could've well written the parts or the flesh of the orchestral arrangement and then given it to Opperman. My point is, having an orchestrator doesn't take away all the credit!

@wolfgangervin2582

6 ай бұрын

He also unleashed Devin Townsend on the world, for which I am very, VERY grateful.

I can't watch this without crying. Not sad, just extremely moved. I can listen to the studio version, but this version is insanely beautiful

@paeganshadow

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree xx

@fathnmjd

9 ай бұрын

actually im about to cry right know, it feels like my ears blessed 😂

@phslobo

8 ай бұрын

Really?

@markromero5331

8 ай бұрын

You and me both 🥺

@eurly93

8 ай бұрын

What were you listening to? All I heard was 50 ppl making a beautiful music and then a random guy in the center of the stage making really offputting sounds that weren't even in time in multiple places. Really needed to use a different tone for his guitar than that crazy fuzz sound. Imagine this being played by Tim Hensen and it would actually be beautiful music

Me: *imagines myself playing this in the school talent show.* (Even though I’ve been out of school for 10 years. )

@-guitarhero

3 жыл бұрын

This comment better blow up soon

@Vanzoku

3 жыл бұрын

🔻

@snox6469

3 жыл бұрын

Im fourteen and i imagine that everyday 😆

@tonyxtrotter658

3 жыл бұрын

LOL true

@epiccabbage6530

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is relatable

"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But Your Kids Are Gonna Love it..."

@spaceboy3101

4 жыл бұрын

" MCFLY!!!!!!!!!! "

@davidjones6812

4 жыл бұрын

spaceboy3101 no this stuff is undisputed everyone loves it the other stuff Metallica is well maybe it’s good some songs only

@randombedroomguitarrist5253

4 жыл бұрын

Back to the future heheh

@maggiecarreiro

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 🤣😅

@jackreacher9137

4 жыл бұрын

Best back to the future comment! Nice

The Oboe solo is truly incredible

Took my mom to see Steve Vai when I was maybe 15. She didn't know who he even was before the show but we both left blown away. 1 of the best concerts I've ever been to.

Haven't seen a man shred like that since my uncle fell into the wood chipper

@HBKman1

4 жыл бұрын

Made me lol fr

@adfadfewfrewafawefaw

4 жыл бұрын

LOL OMG

@purav1916

4 жыл бұрын

hahah fuck never saw that coming😂😂😂

@MikeRivNY

4 жыл бұрын

Is your uncle ok?

@vincentzombi3916

4 жыл бұрын

This deserves more likes!!

Me: I'm going to sleep mom. Me at 3 am: 4:25

@danielburkart6243

5 жыл бұрын

Oh maaaan 😂

@violencia5859

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahaahjahajahahahahahajajdjajdhajsjajajvjqancjsj

@danielcervi2864

5 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@lance4842

5 жыл бұрын

Your mom is a Jehovah's Witness, right James?

@jameshetfield5382

5 жыл бұрын

@@lance4842 She was yes. So you can imagine the gravity of the situation.

I just started getting into electric guitar and I found this song This is the best thing I've ever listened to in my entire life

@azu132

10 ай бұрын

listen to tender surrender, its also amazing

@hotpenguin607

10 ай бұрын

@@azu132 yes it is, thanks for the recommendation

@ytzoid

4 ай бұрын

@@hotpenguin607 whispering a prayer is also a great song, couldnt recommend enough

I'm old and have leukemia. This is on my Favorites list.. Virtuosity is a rare gift.

@slowkingsbrother

9 ай бұрын

Prayers for you.

The conductor's reaction at 2:33 when the crowd roars is priceless! Like a father that's so proud of his son.

@zetaroca6505

2 жыл бұрын

😱😱😱

@montythemetalman

2 жыл бұрын

Well I mean, people don’t cheer during orchestras Lmao. They just get applause at the end. He was probably surprised.

@mel_va_

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@carsonwood2095

Жыл бұрын

I think that was the moment hue realized he was going to be a part of something astronomical

@_GandalfTheGrey_

Жыл бұрын

He never gets that kind of reaction from a normal classical intro 🤘🤘

There is no need for copy right ....no body can play this ...except him

@mgoody777

4 жыл бұрын

Amen! Thank you for this perfect reply!!

@ctrlaltcanc559

4 жыл бұрын

Loads of people can play this, nobody can play at his same level with that emotional sound..

@zutrue

4 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmmmmm….no one can play it except him huh? I wonder what one Mr. JIMI HENDRIX would say to that?

@tortoise2.04

4 жыл бұрын

@@zutrue I know right

@trixietheopawslife8232

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Van Halen wouldn't agree.

So nice of KZread to stop the song at 7:00 to tell me about the Toyota Highlander. Just what I needed in that moment

@FBI8625

Ай бұрын

lmfao

What happens at 4:36 is pure magic. WOW

@jrRene294

Жыл бұрын

Also at 6:21🥲

@whophead6837

Жыл бұрын

5:38 I like when he does this stuff. The force is so strong.

@JoseMora-wc5zz

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@metallicaspiker16

4 ай бұрын

It’s 4:13 for me, just that one high D note over that E chord just… 😩🤤

To anyone who doesn’t play guitar: This is very hard.

@cyberghost5466

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see that people are still coming to watch the amazing performance

@infinitekeys1603

3 жыл бұрын

Vai is a musical genius

@jazzielarias4300

3 жыл бұрын

Is it hard because of all that you have to do with your hands?

@keshavj4827

3 жыл бұрын

@@jazzielarias4300 The most difficult part is to capture the emotions

@ricky19751904

3 жыл бұрын

Very hard even for those who play guitar

Can you imagine the pressure on the Clarinet guy? He knew damn well he better get it right.

@maduude8809

3 жыл бұрын

It's an oboe 🤓

@ijkgameplay5303

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@infinitekeys1603

3 жыл бұрын

Entire orchestras part is a cake walk for those musicians. They’re used to playing new age classical and Beethoven. Not taking away from Vai’s playing here though.

@poppapalpatine8624

3 жыл бұрын

@@maduude8809 lol as an oboeist I'm dying

@Aerochalklate

3 жыл бұрын

bro when he first started playing i thought the same lmao. I'm like "This dude must have practiced a lot." but of course he fuckin did lol

The best performance of 'For the Love of God', in my opinion. Steve Vai in his prime here. This works so well with a live orchestra. Masterpiece!!

5:39 is my absolute favorite part of this song. That lick is actually incredible.

@elijahkleinhenz4246

6 ай бұрын

Def one of the highlights. The swelling hits

7:05 trying to close a window in an old car

@clinteastwood698

5 жыл бұрын

😆

@notyetskeletal4809

5 жыл бұрын

Haha so fuckn funny.thank you!

@perlyax

5 жыл бұрын

JAJAJAJAJAJJAJ IM DYING!!!!!!!

@aarondsouza95

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@dannrobert8546

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

4:28 The like button every time I watch this

@kaushikravindran3587

4 жыл бұрын

Cracked my phone doing that

@41_balisingh20

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure the most recent like you've pressed is the odd number of times you've pressed it before. I mean liking a like cancels it 😅😅 Sorry for my weird humour.

@lablondejames200

3 жыл бұрын

@@41_balisingh20 Believe me, I've mastered it.

@41_balisingh20

3 жыл бұрын

@@lablondejames200 i bet you have 😂😎🤟

@Archaon97

3 жыл бұрын

So you keep clicking and liking/unliking the video 10 times a second. Good to know.

I love the way he bow every time he finishes a song. It’s so humble like a master just completed his work and welcoming everyone to enjoy.

Anyone can play guitar, but no one can play guitar like Steve Vai.

This man blew on his guitar and made a pinch harmonic come out

@randyarman5978

Жыл бұрын

I tried to do that.. and nothing happened. 😅😅😅

@azizi6023

Жыл бұрын

@@randyarman5978 i tried too and it just feels so wet after that.

@stanklizard7961

Жыл бұрын

It was just timed feedback the blowing didn't actually do that unfortunately took me a long time to find that out lol

@jem2869

Жыл бұрын

@@stanklizard7961 its the sustainer, watch his right thumb when he blow on the string

@moeleikette2842

Жыл бұрын

You're all wrong. He noticed the strings were smoldering...

Impressive ....then and now .....it always brings a tear

@andressierra7268

3 жыл бұрын

Por el amor de Dios

@jellyrollmorton2051

3 жыл бұрын

It brings many tears because it SUCKS SO BAD

@mamankoprok1746

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, always bring tears. Cause i dont know how to play it 😥

@danielfromdania87

3 жыл бұрын

@@mamankoprok1746 kzread.info/dash/bejne/f56m0qx9lZqYdNo.html 🤘🤘🤘🤘

@shanewilliam6912

3 жыл бұрын

Totally does. As a baby, this was my sons all-time go to sleep song. If be in the rocking chair, he was about 6 months old and if he had a restless day this song would always calm him down and within the first 2 mins he'd fall asleep while laying on my chest.

I lost my mom when I was in 8th grade my dad to cancer before my and his birthday last month. Somthing about the guitar and how it’s almost like the instrument can cry just touches me in ways other music seldom does, and I primarily listen to hip pop but when I want to clarity, feeling, to think, to be with and understand my self and feelings. There is no better then a guitar instrumental, especially one like this.

@slash2220

Жыл бұрын

Hope your doing alright mate, They are in peace now

I never ever get tired of watching this!!! For a song with no words you can feel and understand every bit of this!!! Respect to Steve vai and his amazing craft🔥🔥🔥🎸 this performance is in a different realm, it literally takes you out of this world for a moment. Let’s pray for our world and take care of each other, human, animal, plants, life!!! The world we all want is possible!

Me watching this : My 8 years old cousin : “is that Loki ?

@tobias7517

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is lol

@alessiogaltelli9758

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@sahilvaghela585

3 жыл бұрын

This hilarious but not liking it coz likes count is 69😂

@afellowmetalhead9453

3 жыл бұрын

@@sahilvaghela585 can i?

@Servantofthegenerous

3 жыл бұрын

:)

I love how animated Steve is when he plays. You can tell he's just letting his guitar translate what he's feeling. It's amazing.

@fukluk88

4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the "Guitargasm" the "Instrumental Palsy"

I am impressed with the coordination between guitar and orchestra. At times it felt like they were in different places then all of the sudden they are playing a riff together perfectly. That is hard to pull off.

@sandroandrade69

Жыл бұрын

Steve is also a great bandmaster.

@rb032682

Жыл бұрын

At this level, they make it look easy, too.

@sandroandrade69

Жыл бұрын

@@rb032682 it's an explosion of deep creativity

Amazing. Beautiful. Thanks Steve. Had tears in my eyes by the last note.

2:31 My favorite part... When the Conductor turns around and looses a bit of composure when Steve starts playing, LOL! So freaking awesome!!!

Steve Vai is such a humble guy, he named the song "For the love of God" instead of "For the love of Steve Vai".

@Vanman2

4 жыл бұрын

it has the same meaning

@jessehonea6199

4 жыл бұрын

God and Steve vai are the same person

@iraklyspiropulos1191

4 жыл бұрын

For the love of Frank Zappa

@giofrongia1379

4 жыл бұрын

"For the love of god" is an italian saying "Per l'amore di dio", which is an invocation and as a supplication formula. Something like: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god". This has little to do with Mr. Vai or his talent, he just borrowed the saying, probably from his italian grandma, to name this beautiful song, probably thinking: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god" and he did did the his best to succeed...

@javiercabezudo7641

4 жыл бұрын

Gio Frongia is also an spanish expression por el amor de dios

1:50 Steve must feel like a god watching this masterpiece that he wrote be played in front of his own eyes by this magnificent orchestra.

That! Was! Amazing! must have been glorious to hear that live and in person.

There's no need for copyright on this, literally noone can play like this

@StephanieMT

2 жыл бұрын

maybe its for the other instruments

@bsvenss2

2 жыл бұрын

Tina S.

@buffpixel4521

2 жыл бұрын

Tina S can

@sapl9793

2 жыл бұрын

even if someone can it doesn't matter, imagine COMPOSING this

@TheNightOwl11683

2 жыл бұрын

Jill from Unlucky Morpheus can play this song on a violin

Vai is watching the orchestra play the intro and saying to himself.. holyshit I wrote this lol

@endingwithoutbeginning1683

4 жыл бұрын

Oh shut up!

@danielc.5724

4 жыл бұрын

@@endingwithoutbeginning1683 ???

@nelsonsirait

4 жыл бұрын

I think the same as well hahaha

@Pixelsplasher

4 жыл бұрын

Nah. He was like "All this orchestra garbage. I can't wait to rock this stage!"

@MrPlooky

4 жыл бұрын

not really, he lifted the main melody from kung fu tv show theme kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKqpl7ucnbzOg7Q.html

I was lucky enough to meet Steve Vai before the concert at Selinas, Coogee Bay, Sydney. He took the time to sit and have a beer with me and my 2 friends and we were awe struck - he is a humble man.

Wow! This is amazing and mesmerizing composition, orchestration and performance I’m speechless.

4:27 when you come home from school and see no one is home

@MohammadAmine

4 жыл бұрын

This comment made me laugh so fucking hard 😂😂😂😂😂

@felipemagraobxt

4 жыл бұрын

Evil Smile邪惡之笑 ahhahahahahahhaha

@papaisduniyakapapa

4 жыл бұрын

#Masturbarion

@kamalpawar2872

4 жыл бұрын

💀💀💀

@gildeanmiranda1624

4 жыл бұрын

Evil Smile邪惡之笑 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

3:30 When both the guitar and symphony hit that lick is so rad.

@TheByrdWayne

2 жыл бұрын

Damn I had to look hard to find this comment

So good. Gotta love the Conductor s smile. This is real Music. Beyond words. Vai s music has a lasting effect that goes beyond the performance. Saw him Live in Nashville. I hesitate to say it but the Music is intoxicating. The dedication to craft is inspiring.

Such a beautiful and unique piece of music! Kudos to Steve Vai for all his hard work and dedication!

Me: looking at my guitar Guitar:don't even think about it 😂

5:13 when I finally see the roach

@mirunacristianapaun1296

4 жыл бұрын

:))))))))

@tekelf

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@rodolfovillacorta3794

4 жыл бұрын

Hhahahahahahaha

@aris1329

4 жыл бұрын

Lol all the time damn

@MauryFF

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣😭☠☠☠

My favorite live rendition of this song! The orchestra, combined with Steve Vai's fantastic guitar skill, make for something really beautiful.

Man, it amazes me what people can do when they set their minds to it. Imagine how many hours or even days total he has spent practicing the guitar. I'm new to it and after attempting to play simple songs, it just blows my mind how anyone could get this good. But I know it's achievable. Don't let these legends make you feel small, after all, there was a time when they were in your same position.

@majd8138

8 жыл бұрын

couldn't have agreed anymore

@mv-id2uj

8 жыл бұрын

I actually needed to hear this. I'm a beginner as well. Thanks. Very true.

@davidsnakedoe7322

8 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Thornton infact, when I started playing guitar, as a kid, together with other mates, seeing Steve Vai or Malmsteen playing didn't make me feel bad...on the contrary, I was feeling happy, because I knew that, one day, after practising and studying and making hard efforts, I could have reached a good technique. Fact is...technique can be built, but not also musical talent :) Or maybe...anyone who loves music has musical talent, because the right part of his / her brain is ready to music. Of course , we have to stimulate it :) great comment, anyway

@Dreaming-11

8 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Thornton You're right, but "hours or even days", are you crazy? It is years or even decades

@Brandon-ue6xh

8 жыл бұрын

Dreaming#11 I know Vai practiced a lot. Upwards of 10 hours or so a day. I mean hours as in total hours, and days as in how man 24 hour intervals. Both of which could very well add up to years. I'm sure he's spent years total. Not sure about decades, though. Either way, he didn't get this good overnight, that's for sure. I strongly admire his determination.

Playing this thing is one thing, but man to be able to write such a thing is beyond mastery; it's just pure wisdom, craftsmanship and beyond this world.

@fescoversongchannel230

4 жыл бұрын

Jackson Teller agreed bro. This is truely a masterpiece

@eduardobarrozo1408

4 жыл бұрын

Very well said. I know how to play Starway to Heaven on my guitar but I'm sure I couldn't to write it. Geniuses are different.

@HeavyMetalNerd

4 жыл бұрын

He was with fuckin' Frank Zappa. What other qualification do you need?😂😅

@Pielesrojas

4 жыл бұрын

,I xi

@sjctlc2112

4 жыл бұрын

I always joke with my son. Some guitarists are "composer level", this definitely qualifies (understatement)!

This really just dawned on me. How many solo guitarist. Have ever had a orchestra play there music. I love Steve and always have. But when I need a sense of calm i always go back to him playing this. Thank you Steve

@usuallyclueless4477

Жыл бұрын

Yngwie Malmsteen has done this as well, maybe you'll like it.

This person is a national treasure. I hope he lives forever!!

It warms my heart to see that the audience knew how good the music was and stood up after his performance

@everytimesthefirsttime

7 жыл бұрын

***** dude

@joaquinpicton9831

7 жыл бұрын

Bruh

@GearZenChannel

6 жыл бұрын

ClassyJessie The orchestra kicked ass as well.

This video has more than 23M views. There's still hope for mankind.

@maria98482

8 жыл бұрын

and I'm only 17

@mario6279

8 жыл бұрын

I'm only 1 month

@maria98482

8 жыл бұрын

+Sheldon Cooper wow, and you can write already That's some cool shit

@dragonute003

8 жыл бұрын

I am not even born

@100mpgus

8 жыл бұрын

I view about 20 mil of those 23. sorry

this man plays with such passion, it brought tears to my eyes.

Still cant believe he got a whole orchestra for his guitar solo

@spaceboy3101

4 жыл бұрын

Malmsteen has been doing orchestral stuff for a long time I think.

@eldenboi8354

4 жыл бұрын

@@spaceboy3101 Its pretty pretentious thought to be honest

@agustinquindimil6594

4 жыл бұрын

@@eldenboi8354 well malmsteen is not bad at all but steve vai is different

@eldenboi8354

4 жыл бұрын

@@agustinquindimil6594 Yeah i meant steve, he's a great guitarist but he seems very arrogant

@agustinquindimil6594

4 жыл бұрын

@@eldenboi8354 seems, he truly enjoys playing

I can perfectly copy Steve till 2:27

@chuchi9860

8 жыл бұрын

but he's doing nothing bro

@josefuentes1277

8 жыл бұрын

+Chuchi 98 No Shit

@SouthPlaya

8 жыл бұрын

+Chuchi 98 How stupid are you?

@chuchi9860

8 жыл бұрын

How To Get A Massive Chest I am not a stupid

@MegaThrasher95

8 жыл бұрын

+Chuchi 98 that's the point of the joke

i watched this video when i was 13 i am now 18 & i just love love love this. most of friends dont agree with my taste of music i love rock & country music!!! seriously the best of all time no one makes music like it used to be but at least we have all these precious songs that im definitely spreading to my children it's truly amazing how i found the love for rock music at such a young age most of my friends wouldn't know who steve vai, stevie ray vaughan, pearl jam, pink floyd, metallica alice in chains led zeppelin it's isaneeeeeee to me how these bands/people were as big as drake, future, lil uzi vert back then yet this generation has no idea who they are.

Love Vai....awesome video

Incredible. First time a live performance has put a lump in my throat. Thanks, Steve... for every note.

@mindsprawl

8 жыл бұрын

quazzie1 That's what she said.

@carlos906400

8 жыл бұрын

Ron Burgundy He was asking for that one

@Quazi-moto

8 жыл бұрын

Ron Burgundy I did set you up pretty good. A good 'that's what she said' joke never gets old.

@Quazi-moto

8 жыл бұрын

***** A little late to that party hehe

@Quazi-moto

8 жыл бұрын

***** That one was kinda weak.

Playing 10/10 Facial expressions 11/10

@Timinator62

6 жыл бұрын

LOL so true

@HorrorDrummer666

6 жыл бұрын

Angus Cuthbertson okay but who does it better? Him or Lars? 😂😂

@DrAntonPhibes

6 жыл бұрын

It's because his leather pants are sticking on his butt... :-D

@u.v.s.5583

6 жыл бұрын

You mean Ulrich? That would be more obscene than what that italian man does to that poor gir... guitar.

@mayanktrakru1765

6 жыл бұрын

he said 10/10 playing

Im 53 years old. Sitting in my driveway. Watching Steve Vai...oboe...violins.......harp....etc. Life is good! ❤️

STEVE VAI IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIAN FROM THE WORLD.

Is no one seriously talking about 1:01? The electric guitar is phenomenal, but how that guy plays the melody through the clarinet was heart stopping!!!! That paired with an underratedly elegant instrument as the harp was pure brilliance!!!

@Micek97

Жыл бұрын

It's oboe, not clarinet. And yeah, it's amazing.

@bryguy4446

Жыл бұрын

That would be an oboe, not a clarinet.

@raonimm

Жыл бұрын

you noob, it's an oboe, not clarinet

@tacobender1643

Жыл бұрын

My mistake, but still................breath taking

@maxseth1

11 ай бұрын

its a harp and an oboe

2:29 Damn he can make that guitar sing

@chatendrasingh6484

3 жыл бұрын

Ti ti ta ya tu tu thu thu te TU te

@Morpheeeene

3 жыл бұрын

The fucking guitar just floated!

@victorreznov8038

3 жыл бұрын

In that moment the conductor was distracted because he loved that part himself

@bonniegrandstaff398

2 жыл бұрын

Master

One of the best pieces of music i have ever heard👂

Vai is ONE of the BEST, with a UNIQUE ABILITY and GIFT!

I used this in a presentation about non-verbal communication just to make an example on how people like Steve can tell you a fantastic story without using any words.

Having taken band classes my entire time in grade school I can appreciate the use of a good orchestra.

one of the greatest performance ever, I could watch it again and again

Steve Vai has got to be one of the greatest guitarist in the world today!!!!

My youngest brother whom has passed on always visits my whole being when I listen to Steve Via play For The Love of God. Thank you Steve

@MostBased_

Жыл бұрын

sorry for your loss. come listen again

@michaelatischler7494

Жыл бұрын

He's with God now❤️🙏be blessed! You and your loved ones🕊

@rebeccaoddi5399

Жыл бұрын

My sister

@marionkennedy9651

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss Joel.Your brother always with you in spirit🙏❤️ Hope this song brings you comfort🙏

@marionkennedy9651

Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaoddi5399 Sorry for your loss🙏♥️

I remember when I first saw him live in Belgrade, Serbia in 2005. Although we saw many live videos of his performances we all listened to this in complete silence with our jaws dropped. It's something completely different watching him in person. After he finished performing this piece a guy standing next to me turned around and started pushing through the crowd towards the exit. His friend asked him where was he going and he yelled "I'm going home to throw away my guitar, get drunk and cry in the corner".

@balkancommenterwithseveree7552

2 жыл бұрын

БРАТЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕ СРБИНЕ!

@cheifcreekturtle

2 жыл бұрын

Great story

So, what I'm about to say is not disrespecting this song at all nor the musicians but, when listening to this song I was falling asleep but in a good way. You know the songs that just rock you to sleep? This song definitely did that for me! I literally had to restart it because I missed some of it! An amazing song! Much respect to Steve for the way he plays on that guitar!

@winniedrums5819

Жыл бұрын

Ngl same lol. Had to listen to this while dealing with wisdom tooth extraction pain and needed sleep. It worked lol

@ianreeves06

Жыл бұрын

Same this always happens to me when I listen to dazed a s confused 73 Madison Square Garden in a car (not driving)

Each time I hear this I get goose bumps and tears in my eyes, its truly for the Love of God

There's a very valid reason why Zappa employed this man.

@rebeccarosenheim5405

3 жыл бұрын

Good Taste

Man you can really see the emotion he is putting into his playing

@thatsrad4716

5 жыл бұрын

Jaiden Damarelos it’s what separates the ok guitarist from the insane ones

@zyronkylepontillas9967

5 жыл бұрын

Well that applies anything about music. The insane ones are those with emotions

@thatsrad4716

5 жыл бұрын

ZyronKyle Pontillas exactly

@gavinmeriablenow

5 жыл бұрын

The way he plays is almost... erotic

@Crazelord91

5 жыл бұрын

He's got dat FEEEEEEEL

The first slide by Vai is like a thunderbolt.

I should’ve made this comment years ago but it adds to the words I say now. This is by far my favorite live/orchestrated performance ever!!! Truly wonderful and bliss music.❤

Steve has incredible precision and timing, as always, but this is next level for sure, to be able to stay locked in with an orchestra, whose players are very strict as to what is on the written page, and yet he still goes wild without missing a beat - just WOW!!!

@MikeCarvin

2 жыл бұрын

He worked for Frank Zappa. So he should be precise no matter the situation.

@handmadehearts

2 жыл бұрын

Masters do not study & practice until they play it right. Masters study and practice until they cannot play it wrong. RESPECT!!

I'm not even really a fan of Steve Vai's music, but man, how I respect the man's impeccable prowess as an axe master. Gifted and talented, amazing

@flaccidego9468

4 жыл бұрын

Listen to Steve vais anthology album. Then you'll respect his music

@apineapple2609

4 жыл бұрын

He actually used to suck at guitar this is just what hard work can do

@TokyoBlue587

4 жыл бұрын

It also helps to have freakishly long fingers

@basedbear1605

4 жыл бұрын

@@apineapple2609 Everyone who plays once sucked.

@pahblol

4 жыл бұрын

​@@basedbear1605 Sure, but he has said that although he is musically talented, he was not gifted at guitar and was a slow learner

Hi thank you for taking and sharing for these videos

Datang sini sebab video Uncle Steve vai bg wish birthday dekat Adam john. Power giler uncle Steve ni

4:14 When you ask your crush out and she/he says yes.

@RoscoeBleach

7 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@izhanarif1542

7 жыл бұрын

hahahha

@miniramptricks1986

7 жыл бұрын

when your mum asked me out jk

@abuzahraa5987

7 жыл бұрын

4:25 when he/she says no

@vidiac2012

7 жыл бұрын

Mikkel Pilgaard Lmao! Also thank you guys so much for over 100 likes, you're the best!

You know it’s about to get real when it’s been 2 minutes and Steve hasn’t even started

Saw the maestro live yesterday! My heart is content ❤❤

This is one of the great gems on youtube,

“Ok, I need some water” -The guitar after the song ended

@bonsai67

3 жыл бұрын

No. It said it needed a cigarette.

@Montanajj

3 жыл бұрын

@@bonsai67 and some scotch

@ethanl6213

2 жыл бұрын

XDDD

I honestly don't know how many times I've listened to this. Gives me shivers every single time.

@Ravenbones

6 жыл бұрын

I don't get shivers, but it is magnificent.

@carsonwood2095

Жыл бұрын

@@Ravenbones If It doesn’t give you shivers listen to 437 again