I hate people saying he is not a true guitarist and uses a lot of effects.Fuck them.All he creates is a piece of art.You are more than a guitarist.You are a true artist.
While I'm not necessarily a fan, Steve's playing is something to behold. Quite probably the best guitarist of his kind, and his skill always leaves me in awe! Truly outstanding!!
Since catching this song on Palladia, I've been addicted to it. Of the "speed" guitarists, I think this piece is the best with the most spirit. Amazing.
he is soo dramatic in this song - that whole scathing vs whisper soft attack thing of his realllly comes out and the way he plays everything is very unorthodox - which means unique and in this song - gorgous - the violins really fit in perfect too - I want a sustainer
@pimorules well since the sound there is extremely loud, feedback is easily acheived, so when he knocks the body, the entire guitar vibrates causing feedback, but it gives that controlled sound and mellow tone.
@macdonaldryan420 actually Vai uses a fernandes sustainer system (thats what those mini toggle switches and the third knob are for) google it, its pretty cool, im considering getting one
ah, my favourite song from him. that musical phrase needs no companion, can only be performed alone, cannot be counterfeit-ed. not merely skill on fretboard here, but master in composition. at the last, the way he falls, and then rises again to repeat the trademark phrase, is theatrical and brilliant.
@wlunalovegood92 I agree with you, the sounds is alittle warmer in astoria. and just a few little things i like that he does in astoria rather htan this one.
would anyone know how Steve does that effect at 1:14? or is it really as simple as knocking on the body? ill try it tomorrow but any help would be greatly appreciated :D GO STEVE!!!!
@carmelosa100 didn't you get the old school memo? Clapton is god followed closely by Phil Keagey. did you ever catch him in that 80's movie "Crossroads?" yeah, ralph machio beats steve vai. shaw, right.
Steve is a gift for the hole world.
Best tune ever, he´s THE inspiration for sure
"life is good"
Best feeling, best guitarplaying, best everything! Steve Vai is not from this world!
Yes the most talented, absolutely the most talented guitar player ever, no one will ever surpass this!!!
Very few rockers have graced as gracefully as Steve
i don't need any drugs to be in ecstasy listening to this... Truly a Guitar God!
He is talking to his guitar while he plays. He is talking in a language that can only be produced by his guitar. Steve vai rocks!!!!
I hate people saying he is not a true guitarist and uses a lot of effects.Fuck them.All he creates is a piece of art.You are more than a guitarist.You are a true artist.
While I'm not necessarily a fan, Steve's playing is something to behold. Quite probably the best guitarist of his kind, and his skill always leaves me in awe! Truly outstanding!!
beautiful riff, he's gotta be one of the best songwriters ever.
Since catching this song on Palladia, I've been addicted to it. Of the "speed" guitarists, I think this piece is the best with the most spirit.
Amazing.
STEVE VAI = MY LOVE
BEST PERFORMANCE LIVE EVER!!!
Brividi e emozioni ogni volta..poco da dire..:)
his facial expressions make me lol
his guitar skills make me cry :)
incredible. the man's music is almost tangible, like you could swim in it.
So wonderful......
Up thanks !
OMG! best sounds from a guitar!!!
so beautiful! i thought the guitar would go out of tune at 2:48 ;D but nothing like that happened. Steve Vai is God on earth! thanks for sharing.
Mmmmmm, so delishious. Thank you!
Tune Was here!
Woah!!! That's Just Too Incredible & Freakin' Awesome!!! Steve Vai Is Simply Just The Best!!! Rock On, Bro!!
- BigWillieWillHom :)
BEST LIVE EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amazing song.. i think i just had a spiritual moment.
he is soo dramatic in this song - that whole scathing vs whisper soft attack thing of his realllly comes out and the way he plays everything is very unorthodox - which means unique and in this song - gorgous - the violins really fit in perfect too - I want a sustainer
Beautifully amazing..
Breath-taking...
A música mais linda....pura emoção... the Beautiful song!!! The best!!
i didnt think he cud play it as good as he did on the astoria dvd. But somehow he played it even better. Unhuman ability
BEAUTIFUL TONE! ..... no one could copy his tone I believe
un tema muy lindo y se ase mas lindo cuando te recuerda a una persona lindisima q ba a estar sienpre en mi corazon
And people say vai is all speed and no feeling. Please. This song proves he has alot of feeling
my favorite vai's solo
just THE BEST!!
j'adore j'adore j'adooooooooore
Sound of Heaven :x
Awesome!!!
second coming of Jesus Christ here everybody! flawless performance!
i can see his soul playing!
The violins were especially appropriate for this song... but ultimately Steve makes it happen!
I live to see a half good cover of this. Simply, only Steve can play it this "organic"
outstanding!!
what a sound!!!!
havnt seenthis version, astoria version almsot made me cry first time i heard it
@pimorules well since the sound there is extremely loud, feedback is easily acheived, so when he knocks the body, the entire guitar vibrates causing feedback, but it gives that controlled sound and mellow tone.
steve vai = god
The Best
@macdonaldryan420 actually Vai uses a fernandes sustainer system (thats what those mini toggle switches and the third knob are for) google it, its pretty cool, im considering getting one
@LinoLcl It's a simple volume pedal, a morley little alligator i think.
lastima q tiene uno que chambiar y no tiene uno recursos pa estudiar pero de que es inspirador lo es.Dios te bendiga y conserbe tus manos
i gota see thsi guy live omfg
ah, my favourite song from him. that musical phrase needs no companion, can only be performed alone, cannot be counterfeit-ed. not merely skill on fretboard here, but master in composition. at the last, the way he falls, and then rises again to repeat the trademark phrase, is theatrical and brilliant.
@benos87 yes, search google, or youtube. its called Ebow
@wlunalovegood92 I agree with you, the sounds is alittle warmer in astoria. and just a few little things i like that he does in astoria rather htan this one.
xD everytime I hear this guitar, Flo, makes me want to buy a fernandes sustainer for my Alessandra (my guitar)
@Rodrython4 both. and sustainer in the neck pickup. and a volume pedal.
SO BEAUTY :LIKE THE BIRDS SinGin' !!!!!!!
@melllitas
I believe it's overdosed delay + octaver
i was getting so into this around the 6:00 mark
would anyone know how Steve does that effect at 1:14? or is it really as simple as knocking on the body? ill try it tomorrow but any help would be greatly appreciated :D GO STEVE!!!!
@benos87 I doubt it. I can't imagine how that would even work.
it's not cool, it's Epic!
hahaha, how cool is that move at 9.12
@carmelosa100 didn't you get the memo? Clapton is God, then Phil Keaggy, then Steve Vai. a trinity of rock gods.
who's the drummer?? is it Travis Barker??,. woohhoo!! AWSOME!
8:22 á 8:25 is amazing!
@macdonaldryan420 After watching this and having a good cry I read this and almost fell off my chair laughing!
@benos87 try using a digitech whammy
Steve Vai's god, but I like the Astoria version much more, except for the ending, from 6:54 till the end. Satriani rocks!!!!
Vai has gat a Tatoo? (0:28) Cool! Does anybody know what it is?
why would you like drugs...
when you can hear songs like this...
sorry for that type of pedal used at 1:31? or sound? beautiful sounds
@carmelosa100 didn't you get the old school memo? Clapton is god followed closely by Phil Keagey. did you ever catch him in that 80's movie "Crossroads?" yeah, ralph machio beats steve vai. shaw, right.
@dreuzz
I agree 100%
@buthetbecco
I thought so to until i heard the cover by alejandro regal, not perfect, but super impressive.
Flakevee, the reason they dont go out of tune, i think its the type of Ibanez they had a special bridge
did i hear a metallica influence from 6:40 to 6:50 ?
@Rodrython4 Both
How do you play the part at 1:08 ? does he play just using the whammy and no picking ?
no. steve is metallica's influence.
what kind of effect is from 1:36 ?
how come this vdo got 17 dislike ............... r they 6 directions fan
I prefer in astoria :D
why he leave g3?
Steve Vai > God
@buthetbecco Well first you´d have to sell your house for gear
Steve vai isn't God but he is definitely awesome.
i think the astoria version is better
This isn't anywhere near as good as you people are making it out to be, if anything its "ok"