S t e v e Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 what a great player, great showman and a realy nice bloke... [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 what a great player' date=' great showman and a realy nice bloke... [YOUTUBE'] [/YOUTUBE] Wouldn't exist without... [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWYgP7rbRa0[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 two ends of the spectrum though, could you imagine steve palying like hendrix or vice versa? two COMPLETLY different players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Vai is great no doubt, and among the best ever. But there's something about his technique that doesnt quite reach my soul for some reason[confused] The guy I can listen to all day is Neal Schon[biggrin] [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCYcPfKuZdM&feature=related[/YOUTUBE] [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 duane, maybe this will help [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I've always been envious, of Steve Vai and Joe Satriani's technical expertise, as well as others who can do all that. It would be nice to know how, and be that accomplished. BUT...I would never really use all that, I fear. It's not my "style" or taste, really. Now, is that because I don't know how, or (maybe) could never play like that??! Good question.... Yet, I LOVE the Blues, where often times, "less is more," and B.B. King (and, many others) playing 1-3 notes, in just the right place, can send shivers down my spine, give me goose bumps, and even bring a tear to my eye. "Shredders" have never done that, to me....even though, as stated, I admire their "chops!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 duane' date=' maybe this will help [biggrin'] Heard it before and it's a fantastic cut[cool] But for me there has to be something in the technique.... EVH had it (when he was young), RR had it, Joe Walsh, Schon, Beck, David Gilmour, Hendrix, Barry Goudreau and George Harrison have, or had something in their playing that makes me wish I could play like that. Vai doesn't make me feel that way. He just makes me feel like I suck on the guitar[blush] While the others give me the feeling of wanting to play my guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Heard it before and it's a fantastic cut[cool] But for me there has to be something in the technique.... EVH had it (when he was young)' date=' RR had it, Joe Walsh, Schon, Beck, David Gilmour, Hendrix, Barry Goudreau and George Harrison have, or had something in their playing that makes me wish I could play like that. Vai doesn't make me feel that way. He just makes me feel like I suck on the guitar[blush'] While the others give me the want to play my guitar. i understand exactly what your saying, were all inspired by different styles and skills on guitar and thats what makes us indivisuals...but it's all good, praise the lord for the guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Blah.... Nothing against the guy's talent. He's a genius. I appreciate the sense of humor in his playing too. I even have his first album Flexable on vinyl - I've had it for 20 years. But it's not something I really enjoy listening too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I brought up "Villanova Junction" because, according to legend, "Tender Surrender" was directly influenced by it. I love both tracks. I think Vai's a great player and a unique "guitar thinker," if one may call him that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 What's his best album? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 FYI He used a 335 on Cliff Over Dover, I thought it was interesting. I always thought he used a Strat on that cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 What's his best album? its going to vary between peolple, but mine is FIRE GARDEN followed by PASSION AND WARFARE, the latter being the one that shot him to fame...amazing guitar work on that album :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 its going to vary between peolple' date=' but mine is FIRE GARDEN followed by PASSION AND WARFARE, the latter being the one that shot him to fame...amazing guitar work on that album [cool'] Fire Garden it is then. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Saw him on the '96(?) Fire Garden tour here. Actually got to stand in the wings and watch him from the stage which was cool. He is first and foremost a showman in all aspects including his playing. Dare I say too over the top most of the time. If only he would kick back like Joe... I also got Flexable on record when it came out and also have Leftovers(1 of only 500)on vinyl which he signed for me and asked where the hell I got it,being on the other side of the planet. I know people..hehe[biggrin] As an aside,I also have a great tape of Van Halen gigging at Pasadena High too. 2 faves that spring to mind - Whispering A Prayer & Giant Balls Of Gold...beautiful and deadly respectively. For me,I don't think he'll ever top Passion...which is my fave. Though I also love to play VAI,since it has my fave drummer(Bozzio) and Devin Townsend is a great singer/muso in his own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I like what he did with the Holland Metrepole Orkest [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Love the Oboe at 1:02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 . This is all I shall say on the topic <grin> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 .This is all I shall say on the topic <grin> i saw gary last week...fantastic gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Vai is great no doubt' date=' and among the best ever.[cool'] But there's something about his technique that doesnt quite reach my soul for some reason[confused] I feel you. Vai is undeniably talented and I'd bow but he does not stir me. I'm a nub, but Andy digs a little deeper into my soul: [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE]Not as flashy or complex but, I like him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Now Vito Bratta......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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