I never saw him as a shredder. He always sounded totally different from all these guys he was lumped together with. He never plays endless runs - in fact he plays few runs period. He doesn't wank sweeping arpeggios up and down. He doesn't rely on the typical alternate picking patterns which shredder types love to string together accross four octaves and stuff like that. He always avoided the piercing, buzzsaw lead tones, never played everything at max speed just for the sake of it. He's much more of a really spaced out virtuoso, and kind of a weirdo, musically.
Being a little older than Steve but being from the same Boomer generation, it is a sobering thought that for every guy like Steve who was able to pursue music educationally and professionally and parlay his efforts into success, there were thousands of others who gave the same effort and never made it as far. So many of us Boomer musicians wanted to play music professionally but the perfect storm of fate, luck, and talent just didn't come together like it did for men like Steve. Granted, Steve Vai is world-class but I have known players of similar ability who expended the effort and commitment only to end up working a 9 to 5 and never realizing the heights Steve and his contemporaries reached. No envy, just weird how fate and destiny taps certain people and leaves so many on the sidelines. I tip my hat to all boomers who dreamed the dream and thanks to men like Steve in whom we can experience vicariously through their stories...love you guys!
@@nicolashr80 I didn’t say that nor did I intend to imply Steve was all luck. You missed the point, Smedley. Steve worked his ass of to get where he is. The point is there are other awesome musicians who never realized anywhere near his level of success.
Great comment, so many wonderful artists out there who never quite make it, cheers to them, the act of making and dedicating your life to art is an act of bravery.
Steve's under it all series helped me more than I can put into words. I can see in his eyes whenever this was filmed he was still figuring everything out Now you can tell he's at complete peace with himself God bless you Steve Vai 🖤
I have to thank you mr.Steve Vai . When I lost my guitar teachers and band I come back to the music -I dont mind , I always wake up with the guitar and I saw the show I try to practice when serenity now is there . Now I am stronger and practice whatever I feel - one of the best lessons in my life at GIT . ROCK AND ROLL on a legacy app . I want to buy that amp soon. My create amp from the guitarcenter just smoked , its 26 years old from Louisiana .
Big shoes and big gloves ha ha haa! He's a cool guy to listen to, and a brilliant musician. Touring with Zappa, Roth and Coverdale has probably showed him more of life than we will probably ever see in our lifetimes, and he's made some excellent albums. He was sinister as Jack Butler in Crossroads and attracted other roles which he refused as they were all demonic parts and he didn't want to be typecast. I used to think he was Spanish but found out he's Italian in a Guitar magazine interview. I prefer him to EVH (RIP) and his versions of other people songs always have something special to them. Very articulate and intelligent.
I remember those Carvin catalogs! Always was curious about how the guitars played and how the amps sounded. Back in the 80s , everything was Marshall, Marshall, Marshall! (Some of you’ll get that) but, I looked at Carvin, Mesa Boogie etc. like maybe, there are alternatives. But now, no more Carvin. “They’re not going anywhere” he says. oh well.
Steve has on stage arrogance that sometimes turns people off. I think he gets away with it as he’s a great, great and original player. When you hear him talk in interviews he’s the complete opposite. No ego and very open, always interesting when talking music. You can learn from him.
@@VeronicaGorositoMusic cool but I have Never heard Steve Vai talking about Thrash especially the big 4 . Want to know if he’s friends with any of those guys mainly Metallica
"I'm not a shredder"
© Steve Vai
yeah, that cracked me up
I never saw him as a shredder. He always sounded totally different from all these guys he was lumped together with. He never plays endless runs - in fact he plays few runs period. He doesn't wank sweeping arpeggios up and down. He doesn't rely on the typical alternate picking patterns which shredder types love to string together accross four octaves and stuff like that. He always avoided the piercing, buzzsaw lead tones, never played everything at max speed just for the sake of it. He's much more of a really spaced out virtuoso, and kind of a weirdo, musically.
Marty Friedman says that as well. He was in Cacophony!!!
Ditto! When he said he’s not a shredder I immediately started sending out that quote knowing everyone I sent that to would be amused.
I love Steve Vai. I was at the G3 Reunion yesterday and saw him for the first time. I still can’t believe how amazing he is ❤
Being a little older than Steve but being from the same Boomer generation, it is a sobering thought that for every guy like Steve who was able to pursue music educationally and professionally and parlay his efforts into success, there were thousands of others who gave the same effort and never made it as far. So many of us Boomer musicians wanted to play music professionally but the perfect storm of fate, luck, and talent just didn't come together like it did for men like Steve. Granted, Steve Vai is world-class but I have known players of similar ability who expended the effort and commitment only to end up working a 9 to 5 and never realizing the heights Steve and his contemporaries reached. No envy, just weird how fate and destiny taps certain people and leaves so many on the sidelines. I tip my hat to all boomers who dreamed the dream and thanks to men like Steve in whom we can experience vicariously through their stories...love you guys!
@@nicolashr80 I didn’t say that nor did I intend to imply Steve was all luck. You missed the point, Smedley. Steve worked his ass of to get where he is. The point is there are other awesome musicians who never realized anywhere near his level of success.
@@nicolashr80 Congratulations, you completely missed his point. Did you even read his post till the end??
@@nicolashr80 it is mostly luck, as is any career in creative fields. If you haven’t realized that by now then you’re cringe af
Great comment, so many wonderful artists out there who never quite make it, cheers to them, the act of making and dedicating your life to art is an act of bravery.
Well said, I think the same way, vicariously
Our Stevie is such a nice fella
Great watch. I love the way he loves Frank.
Steve's under it all series helped me more than I can put into words. I can see in his eyes whenever this was filmed he was still figuring everything out
Now you can tell he's at complete peace with himself
God bless you Steve Vai 🖤
Thats a beautiful observation...
Clever guy....knows the biz....plays the crowd...yet very humble and insightfull.
You go back and listen to Vai interviews in the 80s he would talk with a cool deep voice.
I have to thank you mr.Steve Vai . When I lost my guitar teachers and band I come back to the music -I dont mind , I always wake up with the guitar and I saw the show I try to practice when serenity now is there . Now I am stronger and practice whatever I feel - one of the best lessons in my life at GIT . ROCK AND ROLL on a legacy app . I want to buy that amp soon. My create amp from the guitarcenter just smoked , its 26 years old from Louisiana .
What a nice guy..and guitar genius!
“He goes ‘you’re in the band’… and I hugged him!”
11:15
The way he looks down, reflectively.
He is very likeable very humble guy !!!
Steve is my biggest inspiration on guitar 16 Years old trying my best to expand my music and love for music I want so badly to be like him
Dont be like him, learn his lessons, but be like you little bröther.
Godspeed.
Lessons with Joe satriani, Berklee, Zappa, Alcatraz, David Lee roth, whitesnake, passion & warfare, G3 tour…wow! What an in incredible career!
Big shoes and big gloves ha ha haa!
He's a cool guy to listen to, and a brilliant musician.
Touring with Zappa, Roth and Coverdale has probably showed him more of life than we will probably ever see in our lifetimes, and he's made some excellent albums.
He was sinister as Jack Butler in Crossroads and attracted other roles which he refused as they were all demonic parts and he didn't want to be typecast.
I used to think he was Spanish but found out he's Italian in a Guitar magazine interview.
I prefer him to EVH (RIP) and his versions of other people songs always have something special to them.
Very articulate and intelligent.
Great interview. Love the Zappa stories.
I remember those Carvin catalogs! Always was curious about how the guitars played and how the amps sounded. Back in the 80s , everything was Marshall, Marshall, Marshall! (Some of you’ll get that) but, I looked at Carvin, Mesa Boogie etc. like maybe, there are alternatives. But now, no more Carvin. “They’re not going anywhere” he says. oh well.
I watch myself too it’s very satisfying
Very intelligent, good natured dude. Unreal talent. Looks like he could be Geena Davis’ brother.
Thanks for sharing!
Carle Place is on the map because of Vai and Satch.Thomas's Ham & Egg joint also must visit while visiting Vai's home town.
He seems really nice
Great interview
18:34 "I was 25" "18 years ago" "crossroads" means this interview is ~2004
Steve has on stage arrogance that sometimes turns people off. I think he gets away with it as he’s a great, great and original player.
When you hear him talk in interviews he’s the complete opposite. No ego and very open, always interesting when talking music. You can learn from him.
Blue Beard I think he said it earlier how important confidence is when playing
two things, "ain't no substitute for arrogance." & " Cocky Mutha F#cker and I back it up."
beautiful, beautiful interview. thanks
Steve is awesome but how many times did he say “ya know” lol 😂 amazing guy. ⚠️🎶
Why so few views? This was a great watch!
There are moments where he sounds exactly like comedian Nick Di Paolo
I hear it bro!
Hahahaha holy shit! What an observation! You're so right! 😂
awesome interview
man was he young 😮❤
Johnny Winters said there is so much shit down in Dallas you are bound to step in some I toured through Texas and I turned yellow in Texas 😮
1:46 LMAOOOOOOO
Super cool dude
With those hands, he should play bass. I shook hands with both Ron Carter and Stanley Clark. Their hands were huge.
He's a Gemini! Great with the hands ~.~
didnt know it! nice to know
Frank musically adopted Steve ❤
He says ... Zappa was no schredder.
He does not talk about himself.
Thanks to Carvin
Haha. This old Carvin DVD.
Great multifaceted player too.
Ok
I’ll send a picture of my Carvin soon
Carvin says "peace out"
Cant hear the guy interviewing
Need to get his views on Thrash Metal from a Rhythm Guitar point of view - Opinion on the Big 4 !!
He's a Dimebag's admirer, said that when S&R came out and was asked about every song of the album, especially on ''Deep down into the pain''.
@@VeronicaGorositoMusic cool but I have Never heard Steve Vai talking about Thrash especially the big 4 . Want to know if he’s friends with any of those guys mainly Metallica
9:20
What year was this recorded?
He kinda drops it at 18:45. It was recorded in 2003.
@@rodoherty1 this was on an old carvin promotional dvd
You are the best Steve Vie probably spelled your last name wrong
*Vai
He looks like Sandra Bullock especially the eyes. Maybe Sandra looks like him.
Frank Zappa’s music is straight from the pits of hell. Pure torture.
Then why are you here?
@@mitchellhogg4627 most likely cause he is a Steve Vai fan, which you can be without being a Zappa fan. SMH
This is as close as he's ever come to a confession that he's a poser.
When you can play like Steve, your no poser.
Did you just call Stebe Vai a poser bro lmao
@@chopchan7643 - He's a big ole Poser and that's just between you an me. lol