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Been watching the Crossroads DVD quite a bit lately and initially I was not a big fan of Steve Vai's stuff (that was really my introduction to his stuff), but I've been watching it more and I must admit I've grown to enjoy it.

I'ts fun to listen to, and his stage quot;shtickquot; with his bandmates is amusing amp; fun in a goofy kind of way.

I guess shredding for shredding sake is worth something, although I'm still not sure what! The sheer speed amp; the sound is amusing, but I guess I expect to be a little bit more than quot;amusedquot; by music. I prefer to be moved by it in some way and I guess that is really what is lacking in it for me. But it is fun, and I guess that makes it worthwhile.

John McLaughlin is also on the CD and I really could not stand his tone at all, I thought it was a muddy mess and his guitar was a real weird looking thing too. I know he is considered a wizard but just could not get into it.

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check the g3 with eric johnson ..

for the love of god when pulled on a good night is a near religious experience.
seeing vai play it 3 feet in front of you IS

mind you, vai music is not for background listening. the purpose of his music IMO is his live performance. the stuff he pulls off while playing is pure genious, his control of the guitar is just crazy and the faces he pulls off are totaly hilarious.

I love the way steve moves around the guitar

Vai can do it all: everything from quot;Shred: Guitar as an Athletic Eventquot; to playing it simple and with tons of feeling. He's a real virtuoso...

My favorite stuff with Vai is the first David Lee Roth album. He was forced to make his playing more listenable.

No, No, No, Go buy Steve Vai Live at Astoria! It's a fairly recent DVD concert release, and it's the DEFINITIVE Steve Vai. I was mildly a fan of his before seeing that concert DVD, but after seeing it, I was totally blown away.
I think it's only $15, and it also includes behind the scenes footage, like a rehearsal and interviews with his other bandmates like Sheehan. Buy it!

Vai's command of his instrument is incredibly evolved. But the thing I really like about seeing him live is the Zappa-esque arrangements and humour. He's out there holding the torch for the FZ way, plus you get to see some pretty amazing guitar playing. Fun gigs.


Originally Posted by GearjoneserNo, No, No, Go buy Steve Vai Live at Astoria! It's a fairly recent DVD concert release, and it's the DEFINITIVE Steve Vai. I was mildly a fan of his before seeing that concert DVD, but after seeing it, I was totally blown away.
I think it's only $15, and it also includes behind the scenes footage, like a rehearsal and interviews with his other bandmates like Sheehan. Buy it!

Hmmm sounds like it's worth checking out. Thanks

Every virtuoso has their 'claim to fame performance' and Live at Astoria is Vai's.

He's probably the only guitarist that can get away with costume changes in between songs! haha

When he played with Zappa I thought he was at his best, I also really like when he composses large arrangments


Originally Posted by Daveywrong room

check the g3 with eric johnson ..

for the love of god when pulled on a good night is a near religious experience.
seeing vai play it 3 feet in front of you IS

mind you, vai music is not for background listening. the purpose of his music IMO is his live performance. the stuff he pulls off while playing is pure genious, his control of the guitar is just crazy and the faces he pulls off are totaly hilarious.

Yeah, quot;for the love of godquot; is really amazing. Thats one of his pieces which I find impressive, as well as moving.

I've also come across a clip of quot;tender surrenderquot;... which is my favourite vai clip. I think thats a wicked song and the solo is really something!

However, I went for his concert last year (with billy sheehan) in Singapore and everything he was doing was very impressive. But from a musical point of view, it wasn't very entertaining. Halfway through the show, I was extremely impressed at his skills, but found myself silently hoping for a slow (more melodic) blues piece. =)

No disrepect to Vai intended... I'm a fan too...


Originally Posted by chcjuniorMy favorite stuff with Vai is the first David Lee Roth album. He was forced to make his playing more listenable.Great album. Dave struck gold with Steve.

Everyone should quot;Roll up onto the sidewalk and take a lookquot;.

Whoa, she's beautiful.

Definitely get Live at Astoria, his single song on the Crossroads DVD is not a very good intro to Vai IMO. That's one of my least favorite songs of his.


Originally Posted by Davey
check the g3 with eric johnson ..

that's also my favourite


Originally Posted by Daveyfor the love of god when pulled on a good night is a near religious experience.
seeing vai play it 3 feet in front of you IS

I agree 100%. Unfortunately I was inthe 5th row in an ampitheater, not the first in a club, like you lucky @$$...

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Thanks Davey.

Loved the pictures of the drop-tuned guitaritst Sheenan also. j/k

Bill is a bada** bass player.

I'm a fan of sloppy guitar players, what can I say. My guitar influences are all (by no coincidence) pretty sloppy technique-wise. It's more the phrasing and the emotion that's communicated that gravitates me towards these guys (Page, Hendrix, Slash, J Mascis, etc.)

But Vai.... HOLY SH!T!!! He NEVER misses a note... NEVER!!! It's truly amazing. I've seen him live twice and I just stare with my jaw half open at the speed and precision he plays with.

He is the absolute master of his craft.


Originally Posted by GearjoneserI think it's only $15, and it also includes behind the scenes footage, like a rehearsal and interviews with his other bandmates like Sheehan. Buy it!

isn't tony mcalpine playing with vai now? he's got quite an appreciation going

Been a fan of Vai's since the mid 80's when a local radio station used Attitute Song a lot for their own ads... The Roth stuff i like a lot.. but his solo stuff is amazing... Some of it is too out there but it is always interesting... saw Steve for the first time last spring... great show... bad seats but great show!

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