Steve was a good student. Still remembers everything I taught him.

@madarifin2892

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆😆👍👍👍👍👍

@milobroth9212

2 жыл бұрын

O Krwiomoczu, praojcze 🙏

@zynosgd9982

2 жыл бұрын

Well, if you were Joe Satriani, this would be possible.

@glennscott2488

2 жыл бұрын

Fuggin classic man 😎🤘

@ytr3488

2 жыл бұрын

@@zynosgd9982 only in your mind

If this Steve guy sticks with it, he is gonna be something one day.

His songs tell a story without speaking a word. I love it. I've been a fan since he was in Crossroads.

@ali965

2 жыл бұрын

eugene’s trick bag remains to be the hardest classical piece to play on the guitar

@michaeljohn-ve3xg

2 жыл бұрын

Crossroads changed everything

@michaeljohn-ve3xg

2 жыл бұрын

His work is high vibration steve meditates a lot. I remember way back in guitar player ,it was about Steve speaking of a time when he went up to a monestry! Something happened to him, he said he was never the same! I can tell you it was something Transcendental , by the way he was speaking!

I'll be seeing him play live at London Palladium in June,hopefully he's practiced this one to play live ... superb album.. lots of riffs

@ShredmasterScott

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so good

@robote7679

2 жыл бұрын

Steve stated that his goal is to be able to play this whole song live on this beast, so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

That was insane. Been a Vai fan since Passion & Warfare. I still think that's the best solo/shred album of all time.

@deadmire1976

2 жыл бұрын

Passion and warfare is INSANE. He was already GOATED from that.

@jameskoebel7816

2 жыл бұрын

I started with Flexible

@teep3049

2 жыл бұрын

Where's the bass player? Is Stu Hamm now just fried bacon ?

@embracerodusk2537

2 жыл бұрын

@@teep3049 lol

@teep3049

2 жыл бұрын

@@embracerodusk2537 i consider myself primarily a guitar player over other instruments by far- but Stu was the one who inspired me to pick up a bass! Love that guy 👍💪💪

Steve Vai proved a long time ago that he's the goat

@srt4b

2 жыл бұрын

at the crossroads?

@milanmilacic9311

2 жыл бұрын

@@srt4b no, had to be after that, at that point karate kid was the goat

When I was a cashier at a grocery store Steve and his wife came through my line. I looked up and his hair was blowing on it’s own volition, there were no open windows or doors, it just moved. His eyes glistening behind pink tinted sunglasses. The cash register beeped away as I scanned his future meal and I attempted to make small talk. I asked, “So what brings you to the area?” He looked around and said, “We’re meeting some friends for dinner….is this going to take long? We’re in a big hurry” I thought to myself ‘what a dick!’, then like a little bitch I started scanning faster 😂

@ShredmasterScott

2 жыл бұрын

Scan those groceries at 666 speed

@shredward666

2 жыл бұрын

@Rattlehead I’ve met him twice and both times he was an asshole haha. I’ll give him a pass though because he’s pretty much the greatest living guitarist on the planet.

@Boppsta712

2 жыл бұрын

@Rattlehead the one time I saw Macho Man in person, I was waiting to pick up Chinese food, and he came in asking if they had a bathroom. They didn't so he left.

@davyboy9397

2 жыл бұрын

All the people who say Steve Vai is the most humble nice guy have never met him. Not that he is any worse than anyone else out there. He definitely had some jealousy towards Guthrie Govan when they played together that one time

@guitaristssuck8979

2 жыл бұрын

@@shredward666 you should have slow down af and start scanning like a snail at doom metal bpm

I was just having a convo with my mom about him last night, after watching this video; Steve Vai is absolutely, bar none, the best guitarist ever in our opinions, because of everything you said at the end. He sets himself apart by making his music feel, and sound good, and while he is a lot of flash, he has never let the music suffer for it. And this proves it, so easily. This is the culmination of 50 years of guitar badassery in one person.

@guitaristssuck8979

2 жыл бұрын

Well, if your mom said it it must be true. Who's the Truth speaker?

@thatonemetalhead4176

2 жыл бұрын

dimebag is miles better

@despayre3914

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatonemetalhead4176 I don't think Dimebag plays better in his current state.....but you go girl!

@mattiasorre1718

2 жыл бұрын

Man, I completely disagree. Loads of flash and doesn't sound all that musical.

1st time when i think more-than-one-neck guitar is actually useful. And doesn't look like BS

@adino20

2 жыл бұрын

lol what?

@TANKE777

2 жыл бұрын

Stairway to heaven live?

@spaomalley

2 жыл бұрын

Checkout “I know you’re out there” also by Vai using a triple neck. It’s one of my favorite Steve Vai vids. I think it’s a better use of the triple neck than this. With the knob/button use it just seems gimmicky more than musical here.

@nobrainsnoheadache2434

2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Page would like a word

Hard to not call him the goat after everything he’s done in his career. Being the only person in the world who can play the way he does has to count for something. Goat or not, there will never be another Vai, he has the chops but also a connection and feel for his instrument that is tangible when you’re just listening. The kind that only true legends have, that Gilmour type feel

@thatonemetalhead4176

2 жыл бұрын

dimebag is so much better

@vule2327

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatonemetalhead4176 There's always that 1 guy 🗿

@justingilliland360

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatonemetalhead4176 unfortunately his time was cut way too short, it’s hard to judge him against guys who have done it for decades at a master level. I agree that he deserves more credit than he gets though, he’s absolutely the most talented metal guitarist of his era at the very least. Just like Vai there will never be another Dime

@thatonemetalhead4176

2 жыл бұрын

@@justingilliland360 well said

@austin5732

2 жыл бұрын

IDK the talent is obviously there for Vai and the fact that he's so inspirational puts him high up there. It all comes down to personally preference though, Wouldnt call him goat because he's to comparable to other shredders out there, Satriani, Petrucci, EVH, Malmsteen, there's also guitarist that are better than vai at pharasing, styles, and improv like a Guthrie Govan.

First time I ever saw Steve Vai was the passion & warfare time- he was doing an “in between” of smaller venues-I was front/right b4 him-4ft away, looking up at him play. I was transfixed/mesmerized/ stupefied/paralyzed- I had goosebumps all the whole whole. ❤️‍🔥🙏🏻😁✌🏻😋✌🏻❤️

Been a fan of Steve Vai since i was a teen. Love his Passion and Warfare album. This track is just insane. One of the GOATs.

I spent most of the video laughing my ass of from your reaction. 10/10. What Steve does is almost like an exponential progression of what an instrument is meant to do. The taste, the flow of the chords, each falling naturally but at the same time surprising the fuck of off you... I just love it. So refreshing. SUBSCRIBED.

@madarifin2892

2 жыл бұрын

This man is so funny, watch other of his videos, very funny..

This song is very Erotic i mean Exotic. Seriously this was incredible Lord Shred and we are so lucky to have the guitar gods in our lifetime doing these kind of things in real time for us. You can go out and watch these guys play like this in person.....thats amazing. How would it be to watch Michaelangelo paint or Leonardo DaVinci invent something in person? That's what it feels like for me watch and listen to this kind of talent.

Loved your insightful, clear commentary. I'm not a musician but what you had to say you really moved my education along, thanks. I've been listening to Steve since "Flexible" came out (1984). And in all that time Steve has never stopped growing and evolving as a human being and a musician. GOAT status is so subjective let just appreciate we are experiencing one of the greats! You earned my sub. Thanks again.

Steve Vai has always been one of my favourites, since early high school when I was really getting into guitar. I remember having my mind blown by a similar 3-neck performance from an old G3 DVD, I believe with Malmsteen...this takes it to the next level. This definitely shows that in an era of Instagram and KZread guitar players, Vai still has something seriously special on offer.

Really enjoy your considered appraisal. Mr Vai just keeps evolving and moving the instruments possibilities forward. The man is a comet and a marvel.

G.O.A.T.? Doubtful. I mean, seriously, I bet Ralph Macchio could do it even better. ;P

@idigmusictoo1746

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt

Totally agree your take. Steve Vai ALWAYS starts with (and maintains) musical integrity/ingenuity in his compositions and playing. Even his extended solos are melodic while being technically extraordinary... demonstrating mastery and taste concurrently. This instrument... the Hydra... and the piece he composed for it are a perfect example of his imagination, understanding and respect of the musicality that the device could/should demonstrate (in the right hands). His ability to conceive, compose and then execute the various parts is a true testament to him arguably deserving GOAT status.

I was 14 and had just started playing guitar when I saw Steve in Crossroads...needless to say the head cutting contest at the end completely and totally blew my mind and inspired me to no end...good to see he's still relevant and doing his thing after so many years...🔥

He's definitely great at what he does, but I hate the term "GOAT". You cant call someone the GOAT as far as playing music goes. Its too subjective. There have been too many amazing guitar players who have brought their own style and innovation to the guitar world.

@valorkaizen

2 жыл бұрын

L

@guitaristssuck8979

2 жыл бұрын

That's how you recognize narrow-minded people, they call "best" the few things they are familiar with and they ignore 99% of the rest. It's called being squared.

@ytr3488

2 жыл бұрын

Duane you are the goat

@frankmoody-thefrank-9473

2 жыл бұрын

Yeahbut steve can play all style in a different way since he was really young. He can sound like any guitarist, play anything. He walks on a different road man

@guitaristssuck8979

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankmoody-thefrank-9473 you described any session man, and there's thousands (if not millions) of them. The fact that you think only one guitarist can mimick any other says more about your naivety than about anything else.

I've seen a few of your videos on technique and they are really helping me. I'm 43 and thought I was good. But I've got loads better thanks to guys like you. I'm loving this album. And the satch one. Guitar music definitely not dead.

I agree completely with your assessment; he never uses his technical skills just for the sake of it. His melodies are always very engaging, and his phrasing is phenomenal. And indeed there's always the emotional aspect to his playing.

First time here. Been a Steve Vai disciple since I was a kid. Great video, great analysis, and you drink Topo Chico. You earned a sub today my friend!

No this doesn’t prove Steve’s the G.O.A.T. Passion and warfare did that ‼️ this proves his still the G.O.A.T.

simply hearing the song was already an amating experience, so haevy while still being chill at the same time, but seaing Steve playing it...MIND BLOWN....this man is on a different level

Second time seeing this video. Truly amazing! I have been a fan since his Zappa days!!

Ive seen Steve live several times from Donnington with Whitesnake (epic) to a small gig in a theatre in Ipswich UK of all places. It is astounding to have him stood on stage in front of you, he is as good if not better than the album sound/performance. Its quite a humbling experience to see him play Jibboom while jumping around all over the place and pulling faces at the front rows etc. I think most people who know that tune appreciate how hard it is to play. Visionary :)

Dude your reaction was hilarious 😂 thoroughly enjoyed this video

I love Steve from day one....this song has a mystic energy and its awesome....and performance is out of this World!

Steve's just flexing on us plebs.

Word of the wise says Steve Vai stole the devils soul, with it he built that beautiful monstruosity of guitar and with meer talent he ascended to the new dark lord while playing this song

I love what you said about developing and progressing music, it's so true start with simple changes

Jack Butler strikes again! Great vid and breakdown, I would have missed half that stuff you pointed out.

I just saw him in Orlando a few months ago and he played the song and hydra guitar live at the show. It was a phenomenal concert.

Great... now he's raised the bar even further from my skill level... I've always loved him. Amazing talent.

4:20 Exactly what I was thinking. I think this is the best piece of "progressive guitar music" I've heard in ages. It's cause Vai's guitar lines are no more overblown than a Zappa marimba or horn line would have been. I actually got strong Zappa meets Van Halen vibes all the way through this. I still don't love this style of guitar music, but there was no point where I was bored or waiting for the music to happen, which is more that I can say for most guitar showcase numbers. Pretty, pretty... pretty good.

@Alright_3x

2 жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly

Everyone want to copy them.. Malmsteen, Vai, Joe.etc.. So Vai did this so nobody can do.. if they can. They don’t have the guitar to do so..😂😂

@G9_Studios

2 жыл бұрын

Michael Angelo Batio has been multi-necked guitars for way longer.

@thisiswhatido8920

2 жыл бұрын

@@G9_Studios this is more than a multi neck guitar

Thanks Mr Shred cause done a reaction of this. Too amazing.. I don't know how Steve Vai's brain works. By the way, 5:46 that was funny. 😆😆😆

Dude, I’m so glad I found your channel 🥰

This is unreal. I've watched the video several time purely for the visual aspect of the playing, on top of the fact that's it's a great tune to listen to.

I was blown away by "Knapsack" playing one handed, This indeed makes him the GOAT 🤘

Dude Shred YOU AND ME BOTH! I IDont have a clue and it was so entertaining to see your take on it. You rock bro.

Everytime steve releases a new songs, lots of good guitarists around the youtube take about a month or less to learn it and release a cover of it, well... Now this is something we won't see a cover anytime soon 🤣

I'm surprised Steve doesn't have a drum kit hanging off of that thing. Awesome song! Great video and hilarious commentary, Shred! 🤣 😂

@Crovax

2 жыл бұрын

it has midi stuff...so maybe it has drums

I jst came from this song..pretty cool..I love his style for most things. Bad horse is my favorite..but admitadly I dnt know a ton of his stuff.jst what I stumble.upon thanx Mr shred

Steve Vai has been the GOAT since way back when David Lee Roth released 'Eat'em and Smile'! and ' Skyscraper' nobody else in that scene in that time, but Steve, was playing those 'funky catchy grooves' coupled with 'mind bending smooth shred'! He's an 'Innovator' in music, instrument and playing style, always has been, and always will be! His creativity will always be unsurpassed!

Oh my Goat. That was nuts to watch. Love how your able to break down everything bro, keep up the great work. Seriously he is on of the PhD, mythic wizards of the fiddle. He is on his own plain of existence.

I’ve watched that video probably 20 times and it still blows my mind every time

I just saw Vai perform live yesterday. It's easy to the uninitiated to dismiss him as yet another shredder, but in fact the guy lives each. and. every. note. he plays. His note control + feel is actually more impressive to me than any shredding he may do. Just amazing.

Are there motors on the bass strings to change tuning? If not that would be a cool upgrade

Big fun of first few albums of Vai. Until Alien Love Secrets. This particular piece is the first one I love since then.

See him live when he played with white snake with that 3 neck heart shape guitar and it was just mind blowing 30 some years he is still killing it and mature in some many ways with his playing one of the best ever

Yup, Steve is the GOAT. That was past next level. Cheers!

There’s a reason why he is “The” Goat. With total dedication to his craft and his insane 12 hour practices, it’s only obvious.

i saw steve back in 2000 on the Live The Ultra Zone Tour and he played that heart shaped triple guitar....mind blowing experience

When the album came out, I listened to the song and was like good. Very good. And when I saw it... I almost fell off my chair haha. I really hope he plays that thing live.

Visually, it's got like a fantasy movie meets martial arts vibe. We've missed earlier training montage and now he's going in and ready to fight the monster while playing both the hero and the villain.

Steve Vai: Bow to my dexterity…. Michael Angelo Batio: ….🤔

I can't say that he is the greatest of all time, because all time has not come to pass, but he is definitely one of the greatest of our time.

@CyriltheWolfmusic

2 жыл бұрын

The GOOT?

@gizzy2403

2 жыл бұрын

@@CyriltheWolfmusic 🤣👊

@TheCyberMantis

2 жыл бұрын

The future guitar heroes are going to be Japanese women. If you don't believe me.... you haven't been paying attention.

@cupoli138

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCyberMantis Is that you marty? Lol The new japanese women's guitar movement lacks the necessary emotional component to be total masters. As much as the guitar is mastered, it is also buried in a sea of tech and layers that dont add much to the songs. Complexity for its own sake lacks. A 1/4 mile dragster is faster than any street car but it still doesnt have all the components to make it a true full automobile.

@TheCyberMantis

2 жыл бұрын

@@cupoli138 I am guessing you never heard the band LOVEBITES. Or you wouldn't be saying what you just said.

Zappa would be proud!

brings a tear to my eye to see steve shine for us all...

It's an amazing performance and a great instrumental, definitely. Plus, the instrument itself is clearly a beast! But...how practical is the Hydra guitar? Can other songs/instrumentals be played on it that don't sound like "Teeth Of The Hydra?" I need more, Steve. We all need more.

just mindblowing, do you think he composed it and then came up with the instrument/tunings or vice versa?

GOAT status affirmed. Great reaction video and analysis

Seeing him in October, can’t wait

the song was over before I even noticed. it took me along so well.

I wish I had kept the flexy record that was in Guitar Player magazine in like 1982 Attitude Song This is amazing too

Vai is incredible… he is the master and the student of the highest degree. What a visionary.

Do they sell that instrument at Guitar Center?

Heard the name, never really sat down to listen until now, rest assured I will be looking into more Steve Vai because of this.

That is an amazing track. It would be even more amazing if It was a bit more thrash metal than new age but it is Steve Vai you can't complain. I like the way the fretboard looks all worn out and grimy...he must practice on the hydra for hours on end. 💀🎧

I love all of Steve's work and he IS the GOAT! Here I am still waiting on the PIA I ordered 2 years ago LOL.

This guitar is so epic! Only Steve Vai would have a guitar like this. So awesome!

There is a video of all the knobs and buttons and everything about the guitar. There’s a video too of Steve talking about it.

In a word, yes. I can't stop listening to it, and full credit to the guys that made the guitar

I guess Steve Vai watched a lot of Michel Angelo Batio videos, now he has the keys of the Lamborghini...

Steve vai is the greatest guitar player, I became a fan when , I saw him at the end of cross roads. Love this guy. 🎸

Was sick as Aids!!🤘

How was the guitar held up? I could see no strap or stand. Maybe a strap going over the hips? Looks heavy!

I've always believed that if Steve Vai could actually BECOME a guitar,he would! I always thought that anything anyone could play on a guitar,Steve Vai could play and better! He is and has always been,the GOAT.

i think your commentary was wonderful!

I swear, a full day watching guitar videos and drinking WAP Juice with you would be the best day of my life!

You should look into Luca Stricagnoli. He has a similar rig, but it's acoustic.

The Grand Master of reinvention, creative individuality and badass uniqueness!!!

I watched the video the day it dropped. My first reaction was, “WTF did I just watch.” Incredible!!!!!! Absolute genius, and the GOAT.

Not only is this as impressive as MAB's double neck, it's musical too. Helps me to relax allot during college exam time 🥲

This blew my mind when I saw the video.. like WTF man.. amazing

What an epic and interesting piece of music and an insane instrument!

I think that blue light was him turning the bass to active cause it got louder after he did that

the fretless part of the 12string sound like a sitar. i missed that when i first heard this. i would love a gear rundown by SV telling us WTF is up

When he uses the harp strings he really looks like a samurai wiping the blood of his sword after the sword fight. Damn.

I like how the harp strings really sound like a crash cymbal effect

8:08 to 8:22 THAT'S THAT AMAZING OTHERWORLDLY STYLE I COME FOR

Steve is bad ass. But sometimes I want to tell him, "Just because you can does not mean you should!!".

Sounds like backround music for Love Boat tv serie.

As far as versatility and technicality blended with emotional content and showiness. He maybe be the G.O.A.T. I don’t know if anyone is gonna be able to cover this or even attempt the way he does it. Not to mention I don’t think anyone who has the skills could afford the guitar say they released 2 or 3 more that cost who knows how much 💰💰💰

Dude is in his 60s making the weirdest, most musically interesting stuff of his career… and he played with Zappa, so that’s saying something.

I've admired Mr Vai for a long time but this performance.., just put him on a whole new level.

@ShredmasterScott

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed muhahaha

@auralfixxation6702

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShredmasterScott Thank you lap juice master. 😊

I love that Hydra multi guitar, although I can't help but think a piece is missing. The bass neck missing a head is kinda weird.

@Forest_Fifer

2 жыл бұрын

Come on, have you any idea how hard it would be to find a big enough case for it if the bass neck had a full size headstock? 🤣