Steve Vai - Teeth of the Hydra (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 31 мар 2022
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    "Teeth of the Hydra" from Steve Vai's new album "Inviolate"
    Listen to "Inviolate": stevevai.komi.io
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    Official Website:
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    Hydra Tamer - Jack Butler
    Director - BJ McDonnell
    Producer - John Heller
    Producer - Jason Salzman
    Director Of Photography - Eric Leach
    Art Director - Michael Mesker
    Editor - Steve Vai
    Sound Engineer / Assistant Editor - Greg Wurth
    1st Assistant Camera - Andrew Degnan
    2nd Assistant Camera - Dan Urbain
    DIT - Tim Balcomb
    Special FX Tech - Michael Engel
    Gaffer - Jesse Jaraczewski
    Best Boy Electric - Sam Needham
    Electrician - Jason Blaustein
    Key Grip - Adrian Neri
    Best Boy Grip - Nick Kirsten
    Grip - Damian Vega
    Production Designer - Marlena Feehery
    Set Dresser - Vince Voyson
    Hair And Make Up Artist - Adrienne Lynn McDonnell
    Production Coordinator - Michael Slater
    Assistant Production Coordinator - Celia Fogel
    Production Assistant - Gonzalo Gutierrez
    Location Manager - Rabeyah Khan
    Online Editor - Sean Phillip Rowe
    Color Grade - Bryan Smaller
    Guitar Tech - Thomas Nordegg
    Wardrobe Stylist - Tony Sartino
    Vector Management - Jason Henke
    Bookkeeping Assistant - Pamela Dancy
    Assistant Guitar Tech and Hydra Stand Builder - Gerald Capps
    Builders of the Hydra - Kazuya Kuroki, Hirotada Nomura, Moti Kashiuchi
    #SteveVai #Inviolate #TeethOfTheHydra
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Комментарии • 16 тыс.

  • @SteveVaiHimself
    @SteveVaiHimself  2 года назад +1063

    For more information on the Hydra: ruclips.net/video/1ehGGTS83m0/видео.html
    Follow the Hydra on Instagram: @thehydraguitar

    • @peekaboohidenseeken5722
      @peekaboohidenseeken5722 2 года назад +18

      Ok well mind is blown now so it's time to smoke a fatty and relax on that note.
      Rewinding this and digging it even deeper this time.
      Thanks for another creation Mr. VAI Sir !

    • @ihatedill2447
      @ihatedill2447 2 года назад +3

    • @DVincentW
      @DVincentW 2 года назад +3

      You always raise the bar.. and at the same time break the bars. To not see or hear limits.

    • @cristianmate1679
      @cristianmate1679 2 года назад +5

      subi mas musica con la hydra que esto es una locura 🤯.sos como un dali de la musica bro

    • @atomnater
      @atomnater 2 года назад +2

      I could definitely play like this if I had the guitar I swear!! Just don’t put one in my hands and ask me to play…

  • @Zenthex
    @Zenthex Год назад +4940

    for me the impressive part is he didn't spent 6 minutes shredding three different instruments, but composed something tasteful that actually justifies the existence of such a monstrosity.

    • @fsmith6893
      @fsmith6893 Год назад +202

      That's what blew my mind, too. Vai used the entire instrument the whole time.

    • @richardlaino1079
      @richardlaino1079 Год назад +96

      That’s about the best explanation possible…love it whenever people think outside the box…..

    • @timunknown6724
      @timunknown6724 Год назад +93

      There are 4 instruments

    • @dwbsai
      @dwbsai Год назад +92

      Technically 6 instruments. The 12 string and bass have fretted and fretless parts.

    • @ronthompson95
      @ronthompson95 Год назад +5

      Well said

  • @choontax880
    @choontax880 2 года назад +3699

    I'm surprised it doesn't have a full drum set attached to it.

    • @PooNinja
      @PooNinja 2 года назад +38

      Midi widget 🤔

    • @bayuramadhan5293
      @bayuramadhan5293 2 года назад +27

      dude.... hahahahaha

    • @MrStefanuzumaki
      @MrStefanuzumaki 2 года назад +221

      Don't give him ideas. 😂

    • @constablekohler
      @constablekohler 2 года назад +238

      His career will be limited not by musical ideas or technique but by how much weight he can carry on his shoulders on stage lol

    • @MantasticHams
      @MantasticHams 2 года назад +1

      You weren't looking at the back of the guitar(s?), he was playing the drums with his dick and balls that whole time.

  • @dublinbounder
    @dublinbounder 2 месяца назад +162

    The man IS the entire 80's. Just raw power, skill and grace.

  • @Death-np9yz
    @Death-np9yz Месяц назад +24

    this somehow feels like its from a thousand years in the future and a thousand years in the past, this man truly is a multidimensional being that came to this planet during our time to bless us with mind bending music

  • @interminablyperplexed4903
    @interminablyperplexed4903 Год назад +981

    Bet you didn't know the percussion is being played by his toes, and the fog has been following him around for years. What an artist 👏

    • @toddbuh
      @toddbuh Год назад +90

      and his knee's does the cymbals, his ass plays the sax & the back of his head plays the gong. I can't say what body part plays the triangle :)

    • @TEKY61
      @TEKY61 Год назад +4

      Jajajaja

    • @TEKY61
      @TEKY61 Год назад +3

      Bravo

    • @writerone9510
      @writerone9510 Год назад +3

      Singing??

    • @julio.eduardocenteno1471
      @julio.eduardocenteno1471 Год назад +2

      It´s about time the fog catches him...

  • @WoodwardEnglish
    @WoodwardEnglish 2 года назад +566

    This would have won the Crossroads battle!!!!

    • @UsTheMusicTVOfficial
      @UsTheMusicTVOfficial 2 года назад +19

      Yeah seriously! He would have totally smoked that kid! 😅🤣😂

    • @7777Lace
      @7777Lace 2 года назад +3

      EXACTLY

    • @MAntos-xw6iu
      @MAntos-xw6iu 2 года назад +15

      Dont underestimate mr. miyagis teachings...

    • @7777Lace
      @7777Lace 2 года назад +5

      @@MAntos-xw6iuHahahahahaha! Classic!!!🤘🏽

    • @renopereira1434
      @renopereira1434 2 года назад +2

      TRUE STORY 🤘🤣🎸

  • @beauxviggidy7275
    @beauxviggidy7275 5 месяцев назад +248

    I know I didn't just watch this man play a guitar, bass, and sitar at once. This man isn't a Hydra, he is Vishnu

    • @nishanth6403
      @nishanth6403 3 месяца назад +1

      Hahha best comment

    • @UncleSamurai2
      @UncleSamurai2 3 месяца назад +11

      Don’t forget the harp

    • @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316
      @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 3 месяца назад +3

      I think the top neck’s a twelve string, but it’s extremely impressive though, right?

    • @magicalmagicmagician5223
      @magicalmagicmagician5223 3 месяца назад +5

      this is him with only 2 arms, imagine the music he could create if he had all the arms necessary to play all the instruments at the same time

    • @LEOsoulMonarch
      @LEOsoulMonarch 3 месяца назад +1

      You have never lied, and you have never missed brotha.

  • @shadowleaf2334
    @shadowleaf2334 28 дней назад +12

    His face says it all. Can't tell where he ends and the music begins, it's all one.

  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks 2 года назад +1961

    Ok. We all knew Steve Vai was great…but this is NEXT FUCKING LEVEL! Seriously blown away.

    • @blackdragons95
      @blackdragons95 2 года назад +14

      Yo Love all the vids dude! love from Sweden!

    • @uneverything
      @uneverything 2 года назад +13

      I totally agree. For this, clicking Like just isn't strong enough !! YT needs to add a Love button !! BTW I 've been subbed to you for years MJR. I knew you had good taste in music ! Rock On !!

    • @Nig0
      @Nig0 2 года назад +28

      He's not aging, he's just advancing.

    • @robjoyner1167
      @robjoyner1167 2 года назад +5

      yea my jaw dropped. for real

    • @tanchokdewan9020
      @tanchokdewan9020 2 года назад +1

      For me shawn lane and marty are great steve vai is too but jason becker damn

  • @kcjacobs8399
    @kcjacobs8399 2 года назад +94

    That machine is INCREDIBLE.
    No way Ralph Macchio's gonna beat him now.

  • @jonathansfv3109
    @jonathansfv3109 10 месяцев назад +89

    That’s it. This guy wins at guitar. He has reached master level He is the greatest guitar player in the world.

    • @glockmaster9516
      @glockmaster9516 8 месяцев назад +5

      God-bard

    • @TheSteinbitt
      @TheSteinbitt 6 месяцев назад +12

      It’s been that way for 40 years already.

    • @ripjaffurs
      @ripjaffurs Месяц назад

      haha didn’t know jimmy page had died…

    • @jonathansfv3109
      @jonathansfv3109 Месяц назад

      @@ripjaffurs Jimmy is alive and well as of this moment

    • @thetrav2100
      @thetrav2100 21 день назад

      have u also heard of micheal angelo batio?

  • @harrymingelickr883
    @harrymingelickr883 12 дней назад +5

    This is why he played with Frank for so long. Pure Talent and Artistry , a Master of the Instrument.

  • @MusicisWin
    @MusicisWin 2 года назад +6304

    Hearing this song first and then seeing it played now, I appreciate it on a whole other level. Awesome work, Steve, you did it again!

    • @shredwithmeg8080
      @shredwithmeg8080 2 года назад +71

      I think you are gonna buy this guitar too. Would suit your vintage pedals and amps...Your collection is insane. I would love to see you play this guitar

    • @sikzo4628
      @sikzo4628 2 года назад +38

      Hell yea, I personally wouldn't have thought that he'd use all of it at once in one session, but holy shit... he did the job of at least 3 people in one instrument, but hey we're talking about Steve Vai after all, so that shouldn't be too big of a surprise lol

    • @CongealedMilk
      @CongealedMilk 2 года назад +15

      @Music is Win I did the same thing, also, erm, if Gotta Have Rock N' Roll is uh, ever auctioning this, you should do it, lol

    • @alexandremocan140
      @alexandremocan140 2 года назад +17

      Seems he liked your idea of 50-50 neck (half fret half fretless). Has to be nice when your idea inspired players like Vai.

    • @moreblack
      @moreblack 2 года назад +13

      Tyler, I think this is historic.

  • @jcthomas1836
    @jcthomas1836 2 года назад +395

    40 years into his career, constantly innovating and kicking ass. Flawless victory!

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 2 года назад +8

      I'll always remember hearing The Attitude Song in 1984 for the first time. I ran into a friend in Berkeley who had it on a cassette tape. Hearing that forever changed how I played and even looked at what was possible with the guitar.

    • @ryuzaki4638
      @ryuzaki4638 2 года назад +3

      The gimmicks are innovation? LOL noobs everywhere

    • @itmamwc4674
      @itmamwc4674 2 года назад +7

      @@ryuzaki4638 what did Vai ever do to you? why on earth are you going around leaving such hateful comments everywhere in this comment section? do you really have no life? are you down THAT BAD? please get help!

    • @BloodReaver7
      @BloodReaver7 2 года назад +5

      @@ryuzaki4638 go watch your "great" 30-second tik tok guitar videos, child

    • @mentevisualizadora
      @mentevisualizadora Год назад

      And fatality

  • @SaintD382
    @SaintD382 5 месяцев назад +94

    This is absolutely incredible: playing three instruments at one time. Amazing timing and accuracy.

    • @misterleo8183
      @misterleo8183 4 месяца назад +12

      Actually four

    • @MyUsualComment
      @MyUsualComment 4 месяца назад +6

      Looks like you missed the small harp at the bottom of the instrument :D (Which he was also playing and why he was making wide arcs with his strumming hand).

    • @PlasmaFuzer
      @PlasmaFuzer 2 месяца назад

      He even had a full lick across all three necks during the solo.

    • @manuelpedrosd
      @manuelpedrosd 2 месяца назад +2

      The track is crap, like most Vai’s tracks

    • @lance56
      @lance56 Месяц назад

      @@manuelpedrosd Love to hear your take there champ, loser

  • @brettmiddleton4284
    @brettmiddleton4284 2 месяца назад +11

    I,ve loved this guy since he was with Zappa! This is amazing!

  • @LowAMVUpLowDurrrr
    @LowAMVUpLowDurrrr Год назад +627

    Vai has no ceiling. Always innovative. Forever a legend in the guitar world.

    • @AD-kv9kj
      @AD-kv9kj Год назад +5

      Innovative?? This sounds exactly the same as his sound since the 80s and 90s... And multi-guitars have also been a common thing since the 80s (possibly 70s with Yes/Steve Howe?). This is very skilled, sure, but I don't understand why so many people think it's some pioneering sound. It just isn't and in fact sounds extremely dated.

    • @SmoltingWassie
      @SmoltingWassie Год назад +1

      He yeeted the whole concept from luca stricagnoli

    • @TheBestbackingtracks
      @TheBestbackingtracks Год назад +21

      @@AD-kv9kj Salty? lololol

    • @kaladinstormblessed8790
      @kaladinstormblessed8790 Год назад +9

      @@AD-kv9kj COMMON!? where tf do you live?

    • @kyrkwalters964
      @kyrkwalters964 Год назад +1

      Facts

  • @ericdrei
    @ericdrei Год назад +1041

    The Producers: You can't play rythm, solo and base at the same time.
    Steve: Yes.

  • @johnpeace6968
    @johnpeace6968 8 месяцев назад +39

    I'm dumbfounded by this as an accomplishment. But I keep watching and listening over and over because it's also a legit great song. Just incredible!

    • @cvnagam2066
      @cvnagam2066 5 месяцев назад

      nah: ruclips.net/video/DmRXfLhtpMU/видео.htmlfeature=shared&t=719

    • @logangodofcandy
      @logangodofcandy 2 месяца назад

      What drugs where you using whole listening to this trash?

  • @EricJMyrick
    @EricJMyrick 9 месяцев назад +57

    Probably the coolest guitar performance I've ever seen. I know people will say its not a guitar but you know what I mean!!!!! This is really what it looks like to master an instrument. He made it look so easy!

  • @hugosantos1476
    @hugosantos1476 Год назад +543

    The man is a legend. A true guitar HERO.

    • @joeyh9619
      @joeyh9619 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/H2p45aoMaTI/видео.html

    • @chrisco1238
      @chrisco1238 Год назад

      Hello, I had the chance to see the passion and warfare tour in Paris. And you?

    • @gjacobson76
      @gjacobson76 Год назад +2

      Check out his appearance on Zappa Universe, when Dweezil and Steve were having a guitar battle.

    • @samtro
      @samtro Год назад +2

      You misspelled GOD ;)

    • @Chris-cb4ig
      @Chris-cb4ig Год назад +1

      And now alone, Jeff is dead . He's the only one who can use a guitar ... fully

  • @CesarHuescaMusic
    @CesarHuescaMusic 2 года назад +1765

    Pure and absolute Vaism.

    • @pavelesaulopeztriminio7537
      @pavelesaulopeztriminio7537 2 года назад +14

      Hey señor Huesca, Saludos!!!

    • @urquizabaldelomardiego7047
      @urquizabaldelomardiego7047 2 года назад +14

      Maestro Huesca mucho gusto, habrá un voz de locutor acerca de la ibanez Hydra o guitarras exóticas

    • @user-yx9ub3ks2o
      @user-yx9ub3ks2o 2 года назад +1

      Игра света 🎸👍
      ruclips.net/video/vLw3ecmuZas/видео.html

    • @dogmainfinito8943
      @dogmainfinito8943 2 года назад +7

      Gracias Vai por innovar y mantener la faceta de artista

    • @raulrgh
      @raulrgh 2 года назад +3

      Yes, thats a proper word for this

  • @emmanuelweinman9673
    @emmanuelweinman9673 2 месяца назад +5

    This man is having an out of body experience playing that guitar 😂

  • @KingBrewHA
    @KingBrewHA 12 дней назад +1

    Zappa would be shaking his head laughing in disgust and proud all at the same time

  • @tbecker403
    @tbecker403 2 года назад +291

    This is the most Steve Vai thing ever.
    I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked, but he has made a career of doing things his way and pushing his technical boundaries. If he’s not an artist, I don’t know who is.

    • @33shin33
      @33shin33 2 года назад +16

      once we don't like a music an artist plays it is very unlikely we will listen to all his/her songs so it's all up to you
      here are my favorites:
      Boston Rain Melody (I'll suggest the Cesar Huesca cover by the way)
      Tender Surrender
      For the love of the god
      I know you're here
      Whispering a prayer
      Building the Church

    • @sjb7183
      @sjb7183 2 года назад +21

      He's not an artist he's a wizard

    • @AlexVonCrank
      @AlexVonCrank 2 года назад +8

      @@sjb7183 all Wizards consider themselves artists.

    • @hostiaya
      @hostiaya 2 года назад +6

      @@33shin33 thank you for the list, I was needing something like that to start with Steve

    • @Zancb
      @Zancb 2 года назад +21

      "I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked" - excuse me? I'm not saying you have to like his music, but there's not one song you don't at least like a little bit? His talent is simply amazing. There are some songs I don't like, but I think his body of work there has to be at least one song you like.

  • @MisterSwagify
    @MisterSwagify 2 года назад +269

    It's so baffling to see someone so far into their career still constantly innovating in ways we never anticipated. Just when you think everything's already been done Steve is always there to prove you wrong.

    • @user-ih1ko4uy2p
      @user-ih1ko4uy2p 2 года назад +1

      СПАСИБО!РОК ТРЕШ! Trash 🎸🎸-
      ruclips.net/video/6x9jcQBVCxc/видео.html

    • @birbdad1842
      @birbdad1842 2 года назад +4

      I wouldn't call this innovating, cause it really doesn't move anything forward. Instead it shows how far one man can push his own talent to even greater heights. This can only be played by the very elite of the masters.

    • @sergedenovo2389
      @sergedenovo2389 2 года назад

      No it felt like he's muddying the waters of what he did in the past.

    • @MisterSwagify
      @MisterSwagify 2 года назад +3

      @@birbdad1842 Never seen someone build like 7 different instruments into one guitar body and play all of them simultaneously, and with the inclusion of semi-fretted-semi-fretless necks on top of that. That's not innovative at all? I mean we've seen Michael Angelo Batio doing double neck stuff but nothing like this. This is definitely treading new ground as far as guitar playing is concerned.

    • @kaibartling7085
      @kaibartling7085 2 года назад

      So well said. Unbeleavably good stuff from Mr. Vai.

  • @JaysonSherlock
    @JaysonSherlock 10 месяцев назад +17

    I've never seen or heard anything like this before. This is earth shattering ground breaking stuff. Steve Vai, you have gone way beyond the top of the mountain, your smashing through the stratosphere. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

  • @kickinwinghotboi883
    @kickinwinghotboi883 5 месяцев назад +16

    Man, even his performance, his movements. Awesome

  • @YT0091
    @YT0091 2 года назад +137

    Steve got tired of people covering his songs on RUclips so he wrote this. Your move, RUclipsrs.

    • @drewskiee9254
      @drewskiee9254 2 года назад +4

      Hires full band

    • @nipulkradmsinatagras8293
      @nipulkradmsinatagras8293 2 года назад +7

      Cole Rolland:
      *"No, thanks."*
      Ola Englund:
      *"I'd rather go shopping!"*
      Stevie T.
      *"I'm dating my ex-girlfriend instead."*

    • @daphenomenalz4100
      @daphenomenalz4100 2 года назад +1

      @@nipulkradmsinatagras8293 😂

    • @spanqueluv9er
      @spanqueluv9er 2 года назад +1

      Pretty sure he’s not that petty, bud.🤦‍♂️🤡

    • @YT0091
      @YT0091 2 года назад +3

      @@spanqueluv9er It was obvious sarcasm. Maybe the internet isn't for you.

  • @TheLateBoyScout
    @TheLateBoyScout 2 года назад +337

    The only reason to be Steve Vai is so you can rock 4 different stringed instruments at once while kickin' it in a misty dungeon with a headband on... which is a great reason to be Steve Vai.

  • @ernestnelson2407
    @ernestnelson2407 2 месяца назад +5

    just saw him play that in Boston on tour with Satch. It blew my mind. It's more than just practice that brought those guys up to the top. It's a love affair

    • @SharonDesmond-wh1oh
      @SharonDesmond-wh1oh 26 дней назад +1

      I just saw Vai play this last week! Unbelievable until you see him play it and hear the sounds he gets out of it. He is otherworldly. He moves like a dancer, he looks like a model with those gorgeous cheekbones. ❤

  • @neonblack211
    @neonblack211 5 месяцев назад +6

    Steve just wont stop will he, he's definitely one of the greats whether you appreciate it or not, he's never lost his mojo unlike a lot of solo guitar guitar players

  • @johncollins4029
    @johncollins4029 Год назад +330

    It’s gonna take a while for my mind to be able to comprehend the level of mastery this man has achieved over the span of his legendary career. He’s the idol of many of my idols in music. So much respect for this man

  • @Helljumper91
    @Helljumper91 2 года назад +270

    This is officially the coolest thing I've ever seen.
    Legendary doesn't even begin to describe it.

    • @Assemblagetr
      @Assemblagetr Год назад

      slow version is on my channel

    • @Coastal-TV
      @Coastal-TV Год назад

      this is awesome

    • @SmoltingWassie
      @SmoltingWassie Год назад

      Look up luca stricagnoli then, he's the guy who Steve stole this concept from.

    • @TheEffence
      @TheEffence Год назад +1

      @@SmoltingWassie Stole the concept?🤣The first prototype of Hydra is from 2016 while Luca first used a multi-neck guitar in 2018. Do some research before you start accusing people of "stealing concepts"..

    • @SmoltingWassie
      @SmoltingWassie Год назад

      @@TheEffence you're wrong but it's cute how you talk tough over the internet. Nice mobile game video, sure you're fighting off the women.

  • @RobertGoodmanBand
    @RobertGoodmanBand 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Steve love this. My wife Brady and me came over to your house In LA 1989- where you auditioned me for White Snake- to sing and play keys. You were working on passion and warfare - you played me a track. We also went to your wedding party in China Town. I battled cancer in 2018- all the while writing and recording. Would love to sing for you someday. Keep being a Zen Master. Much ❤ Robert - ps we are Corrine’s friends.

  • @michaelkitzmuller1479
    @michaelkitzmuller1479 2 дня назад

    Happy Birthday from Germany to You, Steve

  • @AlexMoukalaMusic
    @AlexMoukalaMusic 2 года назад +245

    Me before clicking the video: "I know Steve Vai is next level but there's no way he's gonna use all that together".
    Me after watching the video: 🤡

    • @pabbergara
      @pabbergara 2 года назад +6

      same here

    • @Skyverb
      @Skyverb 2 года назад +13

      You think guitars are your ally?
      He was born into it; molded by it.
      He didn't see tabs till he was a man.
      And by then he found them blinding.

    • @GVike
      @GVike 2 года назад +5

      With this instrument, alternate tunings are key to play all three necks... but then you'd need Vai's skill too and eh, nah... no one gets there.

    • @israeljacobson3132
      @israeljacobson3132 2 года назад +8

      Vai is total proof Aliens are musicians

    • @danielesussarello8340
      @danielesussarello8340 2 года назад

      @@israeljacobson3132 🤣🤣🤣🤣già il tuo nome si capisce che alieno sei.....

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 года назад +275

    Steve Vai further proving that he’s transcended humanity when it comes to making music.

    • @jax1670
      @jax1670 2 года назад +2

      Ayo what happened to the Zeref pfp

    • @TheRealWalterWhite311
      @TheRealWalterWhite311 2 года назад +2

      Even on the steve vai video, Just Some Guy without a mustache I fucking love you dude

    • @j.d.6915
      @j.d.6915 2 года назад

      Just needs an electric keyboard near the back!

    • @lunantix
      @lunantix 2 года назад

      I never thought that you would ever be here

  • @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316
    @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 6 месяцев назад +43

    First Vai song I ever heard. Just typed in “triple neck guitar” into the search bar after I decided I actually thought multi neck guitars were pretty cool. Stumbled upon a picture of Vai holding the Hydra, and when I finally listened to the song seriously, I was amazed that anyone could do this!
    Nowadays, Vai’s the only one I could ever see doing anything like Teeth of The Hydra. I really admire that he still makes incredible music when he’s not exactly a young man anymore, it’s like as he’s aged, his writing and playing has just gotten even better.

    • @williamschettler
      @williamschettler 5 месяцев назад +5

      I listen to all types of music,I stumble across this and listened to it and wow, first song i herd from him also., Makes me wonder how someone can be so plugged into his instrument.by the way his guitar has 4 sets of strings.

    • @buckbreaker5185
      @buckbreaker5185 4 месяца назад +3

      He absolutely nails this live too

    • @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316
      @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 4 месяца назад +1

      @@buckbreaker5185 Yeah, I saw there’s a video of him playing live at the G3 reunion tour. He does it brilliantly, especially considering the fact that it’s not really at the angle it should be for you to have the most control over it. It’s a massive guitar, but I think it’s probably be easier to play if you didn’t have to basically lean your side over it. So considering he’s at that disadvantage, it’s absolutely awesome that he can play it as well as he does still

    • @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316
      @MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 4 месяца назад +2

      @@williamschettler Never thought Vai would be my thing, but just learning about his career and all he’s done, I can’t help but be inspired, especially by this.

    • @n11ls
      @n11ls 3 месяца назад +1

      Go check the work of Jason Becker, one of Steve Vai's friend. An another true genius that was following the path of Steve and even EVH before being diagnosed with ALS. A very inspiring human

  • @anastasiacelestine3571
    @anastasiacelestine3571 Месяц назад +1

    😮 Steve Vai on youtube?!
    WE ARE NOT WORTHY!😭

  • @MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump
    @MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump Год назад +861

    The most impressive thing is…., he also plays this song live

    • @DerisedEgami
      @DerisedEgami Год назад +15

      This was cool... but I think "I know you're here" was amazing, on the G3 DVD.

    • @marlonbrando2698
      @marlonbrando2698 Год назад +8

      I watched as many live versions as I could find, and he doesn't play it nearly as well as it sounds in the studio, at all. It sounds pretty janky to be honest. It sounds like a guy trying to play 4 parts at once and he can't keep up.

    • @user-ko3sd9qj2h
      @user-ko3sd9qj2h Год назад +1

      @@marlonbrando2698 I mean realistically hus lives haven't been sounding anything like his studio mixes for the longest while

    • @timothymcgovern7279
      @timothymcgovern7279 Год назад +9

      @@marlonbrando2698 It sounded good to me live in person with rhythm and bass doing backup. I think Frank would be proud.

    • @rickymarino1208
      @rickymarino1208 Год назад +1

      He's taught by Joe satriani they play like the studio/CD version. I love it like that too.most live is like they outta breath

  • @erickc6619
    @erickc6619 2 года назад +53

    Showing all of us why he's the high priest and guru of the electric "guitar". The master....

  • @porlamateBoynavinthum
    @porlamateBoynavinthum 4 дня назад +1

    ไว้เอาตัวรูปหัวใจ 3 คอมาโชวในเพจบ้างนะคับผมมมมมม
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @neurotraumatized-thrall
    @neurotraumatized-thrall 5 месяцев назад +3

    Steve Vai is a Rock-N-Roll-Gladiator and he wields a three bladed guitar!

  • @stuhrling302
    @stuhrling302 2 года назад +54

    Seriously, very few guitarists can consistently blow my mind again and again. Steve vai is an absolute creative legend.

    • @mrshankly213
      @mrshankly213 2 года назад

      Agreed. Absolutely out of this world.

    • @kuro2797
      @kuro2797 2 года назад

      If you’re looking for guitar mastery that goes beyond the paradigm of the eighties (no disrespect at all to Steve Vai) check out any video by “Ichika Nito.”
      Watch a few videos and you’ll know what I mean. Not a virtuoso for the sake of it, the song always comes first - but man in his technical skill outstrips some of the masters of the past.

    • @mrshankly213
      @mrshankly213 2 года назад

      @@kuro2797 Yeah been watching his videos for ages now, maybe OP has also? Thanks for the suggestion though.

  • @TheArtofGuitar
    @TheArtofGuitar 2 года назад +313

    Finally, the ultimate instrument for us loners!

  • @gashiiq2393
    @gashiiq2393 2 дня назад

    One man Army 🤘🤘

  • @infectiousanxiety
    @infectiousanxiety 15 дней назад

    Steve... I am speechless as Lady gaga over this.
    So, so very well done, your dedication, passion and talent is simply unmatched at this point.

  • @AaronMatthies
    @AaronMatthies 2 года назад +60

    Wow! There's something so hypnotic about this performance. I can't imagine how long it would have taken to figure out how to write and play something on this beast, then to turn it into a cohesive performance. Absolutely stunning.

    • @johnposey8324
      @johnposey8324 2 года назад +3

      For Steve it prolly took no time at all. I mean the man basically freestyles the halo theme sing

    • @samlee2562
      @samlee2562 2 года назад +4

      It took him 50 years to get there, then he made this up in a few hours 🙃

    • @yeesenchai
      @yeesenchai 2 года назад +2

      Wasn’t it the other way around, he had something to write and needed Ibanez to build it since years ago. Forgot which interview it was but it’s was definitely regarding the Hydra.

    • @AaronMatthies
      @AaronMatthies 2 года назад +2

      Just read an interview and he said it took him six weeks to learn how to play the Hydra. That's a serious learning curve to work with just to feel comfortable with playing it.

  • @7shinta7
    @7shinta7 2 года назад +60

    "Sorry Steve, we somehow couldn't find a bass and 2nd guitar player"
    - "Fine I'll do it myself!"
    what a legend XD

  • @brandon_945
    @brandon_945 10 месяцев назад +4

    I didn’t get to experience the 80’s but through this song I feel like I’m getting a taste of 70’s/80’s greatness - because those were times that electric guitar playing was constantly being challenged and taken to the next level and so many of the great players we all admire were being born. This song and performance is inspiring and captivating and we should all be thankful that Vai is continuing to share with us his uniqueness and unrivaled talent.

  • @Holyspokes
    @Holyspokes Месяц назад +2

    First time, I listened with my headphones and was very impressed by the sound and progression of this tune. The second time, I listened while I watched the video. This reminds me of the Star Trek chess board with three levels. I haven’t played it, but it is very impressive. Wow.

  • @prodriver2112
    @prodriver2112 Год назад +267

    The instrument itself is a work of art, the amazing sounds created by the master himself is an elaborate show. . Pure genius. This is art. Eargasm at its finest. Anyone else listening to this at 2am?

    • @surfingalien30
      @surfingalien30 Год назад +1

      midnight here and just blown away by this one! A lot going on here!!

    • @franzp56
      @franzp56 Год назад +1

      eargasm? wonderful neologism! 🤩👏

    • @jaiveersingh3415
      @jaiveersingh3415 Год назад +1

      3 am bruh 🤝

    • @counterstrike89
      @counterstrike89 Год назад +4

      I agree, the instrument, the design, the backdrop, the directing, the whole thing, was a real work of art. Its nice to see such feeling still put into this, every note is so important, every sound fx, the attention to detail here shows.

    • @Havoccus
      @Havoccus Год назад +1

      2pm here but still hits hard as a rock!

  • @justinlim7557
    @justinlim7557 2 года назад +63

    I mean. Steve is one of the true rock stars exist today. His aura, passion, ingenuity. He could very sit back but no he always challenges and innovates. It’s beautiful. Always appreciated his passion for guitar and music. Great guy

  • @stevewothers4209
    @stevewothers4209 4 месяца назад +4

    Steve Vai is to guitar what Neil Peart was to percussion

  • @dilemma7737
    @dilemma7737 2 месяца назад +2

    Man Steve is such a hero and I haven't paid attention to him for awhile because I got listening to other stuff but he is the guy that really blew my beginner mind when I was first learning guitar. He's such a creative player and continues to do some new stuff that isn't quite expected. He's done so much for rock guitar! I've seen him in concert 3 times and was never not blown away. I hope to meet him maybe some day!

  • @Priyadarshan_Nag
    @Priyadarshan_Nag 2 года назад +51

    This man’s imagination, intellect, creativity, persistence, and passion is unbelievable!!!

  • @jongomm
    @jongomm 2 года назад +541

    Oh fuck, this is giving me dangerous ideas. But then Steve Vai has been giving me dangerous musical ideas since I was 12 years old. My gratitude for his art & the inspiration is immeasurable.

    • @bobbymack4873
      @bobbymack4873 2 года назад +12

      THE Jon Gomm Legend !! and yes , WHAT a stonker from Stevie

    • @BrutalHumor777
      @BrutalHumor777 2 года назад +6

      Steve has been plaguing my mind with his dangerous ideas all these years too! Since the age of 16 he has filled my mind with his creative insanity!

    • @williancaverna8394
      @williancaverna8394 2 года назад +2

      I love u both!

    • @omraajchauhan4346
      @omraajchauhan4346 2 года назад

      @@bobbymack4873 yy yuy yy 66 yy y

    • @Shiver020
      @Shiver020 2 года назад +1

      he as the thing, and he is giving it for free thats nuts.

  • @aidancoyle3151
    @aidancoyle3151 28 дней назад

    You go Man, let that Homunquitar SING!

  • @grantg98
    @grantg98 10 месяцев назад +24

    This is jaw dropping. Just jaw dropping. If this doesn't prove Steve Vai a master of the guitar, nothing will.

  • @joegesch8589
    @joegesch8589 Год назад +53

    It's so funny, there's so many people these days with multiple neck guitars or 10 times the strings they normally have all doing stuff on RUclips and whatever. Then along comes Steve Vai and shows you how it's really done. This man never disappoints. I'm a drummer and I'm not usually too into guitar stuff, but this guy has mesmerized me since the mid 80's. He was a big part of my childhood and it's nice to see the guy never stopped growing, his ego all seems to be contained within his guitar playing. He never comes off as the absolute legend that he is.

  • @chusssMusic
    @chusssMusic 2 года назад +215

    Decades of evolution and mutation brought up this version of Vai.

    • @rafaelbento1424
      @rafaelbento1424 2 года назад

      E loucura, inacreditável, esse cara não é da terra...

    • @Evoluutiomies
      @Evoluutiomies 2 года назад

      Is he from the Fallout-series

  • @StandingGoatsRescue
    @StandingGoatsRescue 3 месяца назад +2

    I’ve been a fan of Steve’s music for a few decades…and he constantly improves with each day that passes. Thank you for sharing this amazing piece with us Steve, you are certainly the best guitarist out there today. This one touches the soul if you truly “listen”!

  • @stevengolden1154
    @stevengolden1154 Месяц назад +1

    Who needs a band when you're Steve Vai?

  • @arthurprosso1154
    @arthurprosso1154 Год назад +37

    Was at his concert in year 2023. What surprised most is that Steve was playing note for note - it is tens of thousands of notes - his compositions, exactly same notes he was playing like 15 years ago and how it sounds in my head. Not a single note was added, removed or changed. It is incredible!

  • @leroyjenkins4811
    @leroyjenkins4811 2 года назад +100

    Just when you think Steve Vai has reached the ultimate level, he goes and composes a piece of music that takes the bar even higher. I’m blown away by this performance and don’t really know what else to say.

    • @Matt_Holcomb
      @Matt_Holcomb 2 года назад

      Idk dude Knappsack was close

    • @leroyjenkins4811
      @leroyjenkins4811 2 года назад +2

      @@Matt_Holcomb
      While Knappsack was an incredible piece of music, I enjoyed Teeth of the Hydra much more because the tempo was much slower and it’s not as busy. I could actually hear what he was playing. And what you don’t play is just as important as what you do play sometimes. I could hear the emotions and atmosphere he was trying to create here. Playing a lot of notes really fast doesn’t always create the best piece of music or tell the best story per se. It’s more important than ever, especially in instrumental music, to use the sounds to influence the audience’s state of mind because there aren’t any lyrics. You have to use the sounds to create a mood.
      Simply put, I liked the mood I got from Teeth of the Hydra more than the mood I got from Knappsack. Both are excellent. I just like Hydra more. Just my personal preference. If you like Knappsack, that’s cool. There is no right or wrong when it comes to music, just preferences. Have a good one. I’m just glad we can agree than Vai and his music are great.

    • @xXAlmdudlerXx
      @xXAlmdudlerXx 2 года назад +1

      @@Matt_Holcomb Knappsack was purely technical. This here has melody

    • @Matt_Holcomb
      @Matt_Holcomb 2 года назад

      @@xXAlmdudlerXx oh yeah 100%. This to is technical to. But I agree this has way more feeling. I have watched it atleast 30 times since last night.

  • @fatfreddyscat5173
    @fatfreddyscat5173 2 месяца назад +1

    I truly dig on Mr Vai's energy.
    It's been a long time and I was wonderin' where he'd gottn off to. Nice.. 😃

  • @marigoro
    @marigoro 10 месяцев назад +8

    I saw him on live and was amazing. What a creative mind with crazy techniques! A true artist.

  • @maxteks1653
    @maxteks1653 2 года назад +164

    I love how he creates a unique instrument, a unique song , a perfect utilization of the instruments performance and turns it all into a killer sounding composition with the performance to go along with it.

    • @realscience948
      @realscience948 2 года назад

      Of course he is a great player….just wish he would put less emphasis on the show biz side of his things, and maybe stray a little bit away from his signature Frank Zappaish overall sound!

  • @MSNGR415
    @MSNGR415 2 года назад +19

    There’s guitar players and guitar gods and then there’s Vai, a being from another planet. This is insane.

  • @matthewduncan9405
    @matthewduncan9405 12 дней назад

    I think I commented already when it first came out but man I revisited this again it is really is amazing after all these years Vai is still pushing himself well past his comfort levels to create a piece of art and triumph like this. Really remarkable stuff 🎉

  • @Muldaak
    @Muldaak 2 месяца назад +2

    I wouldn't be one bit surprised if this was his belt buckle.

  • @Rhamsody
    @Rhamsody 2 года назад +84

    Been listening to this guy for 20 years and somehow, he STILL manages to blow me away. His multi guitar work never disappoints. I was blown away with I Know Your Here, and now this. Unbelievable. 👏🏾👍🏾

    • @nickv.7181
      @nickv.7181 2 года назад +2

      And don't forget Fever Dream!

    • @user-yx9ub3ks2o
      @user-yx9ub3ks2o 2 года назад

      Игра света 🎸👍
      ruclips.net/video/vLw3ecmuZas/видео.html

    • @shrineofbeats6447
      @shrineofbeats6447 2 года назад +1

      If he hasn't bored you in 20 yrs ,why will it happen now?😉

    • @paulanthony8113
      @paulanthony8113 2 года назад +1

      Yes.alot of people just don't know 🙄that vai is the best at being the different guitar player who is on a level no one can reach.thats the truth!!

    • @tronca76
      @tronca76 2 года назад +1

      Same ❤

  • @pluckinstrings
    @pluckinstrings 2 года назад +46

    This is something on a completely different level. Instant classic.

  • @annewick3287
    @annewick3287 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is one of the most insane but totally awesome things I've ever seen. He is playing lead, rhythm guitar, bass and sitar simultaneously!! Next level!! A total masterpiece

  • @brouillis9585
    @brouillis9585 2 месяца назад +1

    That guitar is biblically accurate.

  • @morkeherrer2024
    @morkeherrer2024 2 года назад +156

    This man is the only one that's using 100% of his brain

    • @gracyvuna7848
      @gracyvuna7848 2 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @pedrofalves
      @pedrofalves 2 года назад +3

      I can think of Michael Angelo Batio , he maybe uses over 100% of his brain, he could have two brains :D

    • @gracyvuna7848
      @gracyvuna7848 2 года назад

      @@pedrofalves 😃

    • @stompfolks
      @stompfolks 2 года назад

      Nope

  • @Saimsboy
    @Saimsboy 2 года назад +333

    OK. Steve Vai reached a new level...The Steve Vai level.

    • @user-ih1ko4uy2p
      @user-ih1ko4uy2p 2 года назад

      🎸 🎸 ひずんだ カラダ 叫び出す=
      ruclips.net/video/vLw3ecmuZas/видео.html

    • @PlayerX_MC
      @PlayerX_MC 2 года назад +2

      Espera, acaso eres...? :O

    • @MrZenGuitarist
      @MrZenGuitarist 2 года назад +3

      The really bizarre thing about Vai is that this IS the 'Steve Vai-Level' - and that level is on another, alien plane!!!!
      (I've played the guitar for about 25 years - and about 15 of them on an 'intense' level....and even though I, sadly cannot say that I can play exactly like any other great guitarist - at least I can figure out and understand how they do it.
      But with Vai - I cannot NOT....I just cannot even fathom how he does many of the things that he does.
      He is simply on an entirely different plane. Untouchable - simply aweinspirengly[sp?] AMAZING!!!)

    • @matguerra333
      @matguerra333 2 года назад

      aka homoerotic

    • @MrZenGuitarist
      @MrZenGuitarist 2 года назад +1

      @@matguerra333 Hahaha!!! Well, I wouldn't go that far....I'm in awe of his breathtaking, God-given talent - nothing else, more or 'otherwise'.

  • @enstigatorofficial
    @enstigatorofficial Месяц назад +4

    BREAKING: Steve Vai has just announced he will undergo surgery to have two additional left arms attached to his torso in a groundbreaking surgical procedure. #Arms4Vai

    • @j.dunham_wthot_allthepych_BS
      @j.dunham_wthot_allthepych_BS 14 дней назад +1

      😅 Definitely don't try and run that past him, he might try and do it. I've always thought he may not be from this planet. After I had checked this out, that could be more than likely. Lol.

  • @bizrlee
    @bizrlee 5 месяцев назад +2

    I'm a drummer. I do not play guitar. But holy goddamn Jesus Christ shit. That's the most amazing thing I've ever seen. I've always loved Steve Vai as a player. I guess when you're so badass, there's nowhere left to go... you get to this.

  • @ChronicMetamorphosis
    @ChronicMetamorphosis 2 года назад +59

    When I first heard the album, my ears couldn't conceive all the sounds coming from one instrument.
    Now that I watch Steve perform it, it's a totally different experience.
    That is one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. Period.
    Edit: I've honestly never been more inspired to explore music. The mental clarity I got from seeing that is astonishing. Thank you, Steve.

    • @curiositydivine
      @curiositydivine 2 года назад +2

      I hear ya on that. This is my favourite track on the album but now seeing him do all that on one guitar, overlapping the instruments, it’s mind bogglingly impressive and Steve just confirms time and again (think knappsack) why he’s the greatest of all time.

    • @guitaristssuck8979
      @guitaristssuck8979 2 года назад

      M U L T I T R A C K S

  • @jayt658
    @jayt658 2 года назад +33

    Mr Vai is a true example of a genuine musician. No matter what a master can do yesterday, that has nothing to do with reaching for evolution. This man continues to evolve musically and that's incredible. Love to you Mr Vai

  • @gordonstarship
    @gordonstarship Месяц назад

    I had a feeling 6 strings wasn't going to be enough. Then we added a 7th string.
    Fast forward 40 years.... What the heck is this?
    I salute you Steve Vai. That was incredible.

  • @lucaspacinioficial
    @lucaspacinioficial День назад

    The most insane thing ever done

  • @robinjohnsonpropheticeagle3733
    @robinjohnsonpropheticeagle3733 2 года назад +42

    Absolutely jaw dropping.....the only thing left to ponder ...is what the case looks like for this guitar.

    • @kkramp1984
      @kkramp1984 2 года назад +6

      Or where is the strap holding it up?

    • @thewaldfe9763
      @thewaldfe9763 2 года назад

      The case is probably what you see in the video: it's easier to walk into the case of of the Hydra to play it than trying to to take it out 😜

  • @christineayres7199
    @christineayres7199 Год назад +270

    Steve Vai is a genius 42 years on since we first saw him on TV hes still a legend he gets better with age like a fine wine.

    • @LIVEMusicHD
      @LIVEMusicHD Год назад +1

      He Play With Frank Zappa !!! 🎸

    • @christineayres7199
      @christineayres7199 Год назад +5

      @@LIVEMusicHD Yeah I think his first performance was in 1980 with Zappa , That's where Vai got his weirdness from lol 😆

    • @Urbaaniapina
      @Urbaaniapina Год назад +1

      And he ain't that bad looking either! 😄😉

    • @sandragriffiths9692
      @sandragriffiths9692 Год назад +1

      6.6.66 says it all, he is special

    • @nobody-cc4pg
      @nobody-cc4pg Год назад

      @@sandragriffiths9692 he turned 6 on 6.6.66 and the time was 6 somewhere :)

  • @realiteatimeforall
    @realiteatimeforall 2 дня назад

    As a drummer I just wanna say....
    He still needs a drummer.

  • @ja6911
    @ja6911 9 месяцев назад +4

    He always finds interesting ways to show his extreme talent.

  • @tonisiret5557
    @tonisiret5557 2 года назад +40

    I know you never left, but this feels like a "welcome back". Fantastic performance.

  • @robertregalado1015
    @robertregalado1015 2 года назад +67

    Watching him and hearing him play is like a magic show...incredible Steve!!

  • @halbellows8578
    @halbellows8578 2 месяца назад +1

    This reinforces my belief that the human being is a most perfect creation, a warrior of infinite capacity and capability. Bless.

  • @MrAirblown2009
    @MrAirblown2009 12 дней назад

    The Master has spoken.

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris 2 года назад +45

    I love that this triple necked monstrosity was used in a fresh, creative, and musical manner without an ounce of novelty present throughout this entire song. Then again, this is Steve Vai we're talking, here. One of America's greatest musical treasures strikes again as only he can! This is just plain brilliant, and I expect no less from the man.

    • @scotthahn6978
      @scotthahn6978 2 года назад +3

      This Dude is an Alien!!!! Steve is absolutely amazing!!! Sick guitar work and great writer!! 👍 🤟

  • @NicksWhipShop
    @NicksWhipShop 2 года назад +26

    Steve was such a big influence to me when I started playing guitar when I was little. His musical ability is so inspiring and his creativity just keeps getting better and better.

  • @middusk9540
    @middusk9540 6 месяцев назад +3

    He is a real rockstar.

  • @Itabouttodo
    @Itabouttodo 2 месяца назад +1

    Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.

  • @scottonaharley
    @scottonaharley 2 года назад +144

    Probably the most remarkable display of musicianship I have ever seen.

    • @nikkinonose9316
      @nikkinonose9316 2 года назад +1

      And yet this is not a hit tune.

    • @user-ih1ko4uy2p
      @user-ih1ko4uy2p 2 года назад +1

      fast guitar=
      ruclips.net/video/DCBlKPzXMhg/видео.html

    • @patientmental875
      @patientmental875 2 года назад +3

      @@nikkinonose9316 MGK is selling more records as of now, whats that tell you about people

    • @keithhughes3419
      @keithhughes3419 2 года назад +1

      It really is! I've watched it so many times - mainly for the visual aspect.

    • @handmadehearts
      @handmadehearts 2 года назад +1

      Hear, hear! Also the most remarkable stringed instrument I've ever seen. Bless Steve Vai forever.

  • @GlauberLCR
    @GlauberLCR 2 года назад +50

    I've counted at least five different instruments in this guitar
    - Regular guitar
    - "Sitar", half fret half fretless
    - Bass, half fret half fretless
    - Lyre (or kind of)
    - Some simple synthesizers
    I'm still impressed on how he not only can conduct them all beautifully, but also in how he came up with such BRILLIANT composition!
    Long live Steve Vai!

    • @GORF_EMPIRE
      @GORF_EMPIRE 2 года назад +1

      I think what you call a Sitar I'd classify more easterly like a Japanese koto... but I dig where you are coming from. Knowing Steve Vai, he probably meant it to play as both ( if not more) anyway 🤣

    • @niqbal81
      @niqbal81 2 года назад +1

      that's a 7 string guitar

    • @user57675
      @user57675 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/1ehGGTS83m0/видео.html
      12-string guitar
      7-string guitar
      bass (4-string)
      harp (13-string)

    • @themightyjse220
      @themightyjse220 2 года назад +1

      That little sitar lick was totally bad ass wasn't it!?

    • @GlauberLCR
      @GlauberLCR 2 года назад

      @@themightyjse220 I'm mesmerized by it!

  • @ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked
    @ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked Месяц назад

    It's awesome that he's still alive, and making music. The teacher of Van Halen, RIP FH Astral Realms 💀👻. Shalom.