Just watch...

Goosey · 08-09-2012, 04:27 AM

I'm definitely not a fan boy and I really don't like some of Steve's stuff but this is just incredible, so smooth and fluent with awesome tone. Even if you hate Vai, just watch it...

Steve Vai - "For The Love Of God" - G3 1996 - YouTube

Söulcaster · 08-09-2012, 05:01 AM

I hate Vai

I watched it

It is one of the best guitar displays I've ever seen....

I still hate him though

The Ozzk · 08-09-2012, 08:46 AM

That is some ridiculous playing.

I will NEVER be able to play like that.

But to be bluntly honest, it doesn't do anything for me. I couldn't care less for ultra technical playing. The only "technical" guy that does it for me is Paul Gilbert.

To me playing is like cars... sure an F1 can go faster and cut corners better than any vehicle I will ever own... but it doesn't give me a boner like a '71 'cuda does...

Quasar-Kid · 08-09-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ozzk

That is some ridiculous playing.

I will NEVER be able to play like that.

But to be bluntly honest, it doesn't do anything for me. I couldn't care less for ultra technical playing. The only "technical" guy that does it for me is Paul Gilbert.

To me playing is like cars... sure an F1 can go faster and cut corners better than any vehicle I will ever own... but it doesn't give me a boner like a '71 'cuda does...

Indeed...
I love watching the occasional Steve Vai clip because - well frankly - he is amazing
But he is absolutely a McLaren F1
and I'm more of a 1970 GTO guy (or Pat Travers)

diesect20022000 · 08-09-2012, 04:25 PM

yeah it's the main one that made him famous as a solo artist. i love vai but i love music in general.

Goosey · 08-09-2012, 05:20 PM

I agree 100%. I do like a Ferrari or Aston Martin Here and there but nothing gets me like a '67 Mustang Fastback...

Harlequin tusk · 08-09-2012, 05:51 PM

Love the face he makes @ 5:02 and 5:41 Him in all his glory being unleashed. I saw this tour and got back stage at Jones Beach Theatre and met them...esp Satch, he was ultra cool. There's parts where he and the keyboard player...Mike Keneally trade riffs on guitar it was incredible! I personally think he was at his peak back then and that this was his best band, Mangini, Bynoe and Keneally

Check out "Passion and Warfare" if you want to hear more, that was when he became the guitar God that he is today!

Steve Vai - The Attitude Song - G3 1996 [High quality] - YouTube

Keneally is real goofy and REAL good!

and this one

You Tube

Love the sweeps

And Yeah I love Vai

SkinnyJ · 08-12-2012, 10:32 PM

Anytime somebody says "Vai has no feeling", "Vai plays with no soul or emotion" or any other BS, that is the clip I pull up. Say what you will, but I see plenty of feeling and emotion in that clip.

Since we are posting our favorite muscle cars:

I'll take that over the F1.

Marshallmaniac · 08-13-2012, 06:09 PM

Well Duh! Yes sarcasm intended Goosey

He's only one of the worlds top revolutionary guitar players of all time,

CaptainZero · 08-13-2012, 06:38 PM

Vai has plenty of feeling in his songs. That clip was awesome! I had a nice '68 Camero for a long time (no convertible), but with big block. Wish I still had it.

DirtySteve · 08-13-2012, 06:55 PM

I have to admit, usually when someone post a Vai clip I don't get it, I just don't see it the way they do, but this one impressed the hell out of me!

I'm with Soulbrother on this one.

trobdcso · 08-13-2012, 10:03 PM

Technical...smechnical.

Wycked Lester · 08-13-2012, 10:53 PM

i don't see him as soo 'techinical' as much as i see him as just really ****ing good

TubeGrinder · 08-15-2012, 10:26 AM

I get Vai. I'm a technical player at heart. Simple stuff sounds awesome too but it's more fun to play something others cant. There. I said it.

bvoris · 08-15-2012, 10:38 AM

He is still a fret wanker... but a damn good one.

Roadburn · 08-15-2012, 12:44 PM

You have to be a real fan to be able to hum or whistle the melodies.
The biggest hits in history have "hum-able" melodies (typing this while humming some Red Fang....).

That is my explanation of why people either hate or love his style.

P.S. Yes, I would love to be able to play like him. Doesn't mean I would play music like that though.

08-09-2012, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Ozzk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,287	Re: Just watch... That is some ridiculous playing. I will NEVER be able to play like that. But to be bluntly honest, it doesn't do anything for me. I couldn't care less for ultra technical playing. The only "technical" guy that does it for me is Paul Gilbert. To me playing is like cars... sure an F1 can go faster and cut corners better than any vehicle I will ever own... but it doesn't give me a boner like a '71 'cuda does... Quasar-Kid likes this. __________________ Amps: 83' JCM 800 2203 11' VM2466 11' C5H Cabs: JCM800B 4x12 1960A 4x12 x 2 1960B 4x12 C110 Guitars: 91' Orville Les Paul Custom 11' Explorer Melody Maker 11' Epiphone LP Standard

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Goosey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Posts: 735	Re: Just watch... I agree 100%. I do like a Ferrari or Aston Martin Here and there but nothing gets me like a '67 Mustang Fastback... DirtySteve and bvoris like this. __________________ Marshall TSL100 Marshall 1960BX Cab (25W Greenbacks) Strauss SV-CL30 ------------------------ Kramer Pacer Classic 2012 Fender American Standard Strat Epiphone Appetite Les Paul Standard Washburn WR-150 Cort X6 (far from stock) Cort MR710F Acoustic

08-12-2012, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
SkinnyJ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 459	Re: Just watch... Anytime somebody says "Vai has no feeling", "Vai plays with no soul or emotion" or any other BS, that is the clip I pull up. Say what you will, but I see plenty of feeling and emotion in that clip. Since we are posting our favorite muscle cars: I'll take that over the F1. CaptainZero likes this. __________________ '84 Marshall JCM800 4104 Marshall Class 5 ADA MP-1 (Version 1) 1987 Les Paul Standard 2009 American Standard Strat Takamine EG531SC Acoustic My Band: Fistful of Karma

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Marshallmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 1,175	Re: Just watch... Well Duh! Yes sarcasm intended Goosey He's only one of the worlds top revolutionary guitar players of all time,

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08-13-2012, 06:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
CaptainZero Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,818	Re: Just watch... Vai has plenty of feeling in his songs. That clip was awesome! I had a nice '68 Camero for a long time (no convertible), but with big block. Wish I still had it.

08-13-2012, 06:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6,805	Re: Just watch... I have to admit, usually when someone post a Vai clip I don't get it, I just don't see it the way they do, but this one impressed the hell out of me! I'm with Soulbrother on this one.

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trobdcso Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,413	Re: Just watch... Technical...smechnical. Wycked Lester likes this. __________________ Numerous Marshall's...with a desire for more.

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TubeGrinder Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 75	Re: Just watch... I get Vai. I'm a technical player at heart. Simple stuff sounds awesome too but it's more fun to play something others cant. There. I said it.

08-15-2012, 12:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Roadburn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,527	Re: Just watch... You have to be a real fan to be able to hum or whistle the melodies. The biggest hits in history have "hum-able" melodies (typing this while humming some Red Fang....). That is my explanation of why people either hate or love his style. P.S. Yes, I would love to be able to play like him. Doesn't mean I would play music like that though. DirtySteve likes this. __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard (2001) Honeyburst Fernandes Japan Customshop (S&D TB-6 + rails HB) Marshall Class 5 (MV by DrTube) H&K TubeMeister 18 1965A (4x G10L-35) Korg AX1500g, Line6 GX, MXR GT-OD, Schaller Fuzz/Sustain, Ibanez FZ7 Fuzz

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