Steve Vai - "For The Love Of God"

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  • čas přidán 28. 02. 2008
  • Steve Vai performs "For The Love of God" live with the Holland Metropole Orchestra, 2005, featuring orchestration by Chris Opperman.
    From the amazing DVD "Visual Sound Theories" - available through the official Steve Vai website, www.vai.com and music retailers everywhere.
    Features:
    • Over 2 hours of live footage
    • 15 Songs
    • 5.1 Surround & Stereo Mixes
    • Feature-length Commentary
    • Behind the Scenes Features
    • Interview with Steve Vai
    www.vai.com
    www.myspace.com/stevevai
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  • @firefighter117s
    @firefighter117s Před 3 lety +11485

    This is what my guitar watches when im not home

  • @bunnybook6590
    @bunnybook6590 Před 4 lety +6231

    Massive respect for those strings for staying in tune.

    • @richardkranium2944
      @richardkranium2944 Před 4 lety +294

      Floyd Rose does a good job. His takes a pounding.

    • @Top-Jimmy
      @Top-Jimmy Před 4 lety +394

      @@richardkranium2944 Its actually a patented Floyd called an Edge II Tremolo system, Innovated, designed by Steve and Joe Satch. Same principles as the Genuine Original Floyd but tweaked. If you ever get a chance to have a look at one, You will notice the saddling and where the Strings first make contact with metal are more rounded off, Thus preventing Blowouts. I've seen Steve live 3 times live and have never once seen him blow out a string. Amazing huh.
      Both my brother and myself own this particular model. Put simply, It is beautiful and has a real nice Strat feel to it but the neck itself is not as rounded but flatter. Rather hard to describe... It has Jumbo frets as Steve's hands are absolutely Huge and lanky..The EVO 2 Pickups are just amazing and you can pull more or less any tone you like after you have owned one for awhile. A tube amp is a must for these Guitars as thats when the wood ( Alder ) combined with the EVO's and Tone controls really and I mean Really come to life big time! - Cheers mate - Skorp, Western Australia

    • @richardkranium2944
      @richardkranium2944 Před 4 lety +30

      Skorp † I also have a jem in my collection. Unfortunately mine has a normal Floyd on it. I haven’t broken any strings and it stays in tune for the most part. Honestly I’m an esp guy. I love the slim flat back of neck.

    • @Top-Jimmy
      @Top-Jimmy Před 4 lety +7

      @@richardkranium2944 Yes mate, ESP certainly turn out Fantastic Gats Thats for sure bud! All the best! Take care - Skorp, Western Australia.

    • @childeater606
      @childeater606 Před 4 lety +17

      That's the magic of locking nuts

  • @ryukwoo389
    @ryukwoo389 Před rokem +2077

    The one who invented guitar couldn't have imagined this level of talent

  • @Ascertivus
    @Ascertivus Před rokem +904

    My father showed me this a long time ago, probably not long after it came out. This was his favorite versions of one of his favorite songs. He died yesterday morning after a 2-year battle with cancer, and this will forever help me remember him fondly. I'm grateful that he showed me this so many damn times and that Steve Vai came up with this absolute masterpiece. What a performance from everyone on that stage.

  • @satanpuncher06
    @satanpuncher06 Před 3 lety +3196

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate Ibanez for engineering an instrument that can handle vai’s intense playing and remain perfectly in tune?

    • @mikepollack8277
      @mikepollack8277 Před 3 lety +204

      Seriously. A Fender would never be able to handle that kind of whammy bar abuse!

    • @tommyvega7948
      @tommyvega7948 Před 3 lety +353

      can we appreciate Steve Vai for telling Ibanez how to engineer that guitar?

    • @professorpenne9962
      @professorpenne9962 Před 2 lety +110

      marty mcfly: "all the best stuff is made in japan"

    • @molekyyli
      @molekyyli Před 2 lety +74

      @@mikepollack8277 It's a different kind of tremolo... If you'd install a Floyd on a Fender, you could do that.

    • @nonodaclown9033
      @nonodaclown9033 Před 2 lety +36

      Don't forget Floyd rose

  • @aidantisdale2748
    @aidantisdale2748 Před 3 lety +2296

    Me: I don't like guitar
    Steve vai: you like guitar
    Me: I like guitar

  • @as7river
    @as7river Před 11 měsíci +263

    I picture a young Steve Vai composing this song in his room and his mom yelling from downstairs "For the love of god, Steve, turn that music down", and then him just going "that's it, that's the name I was looking for".

  • @jacobj623
    @jacobj623 Před rokem +622

    After months of preparation I am playing this with my school’s orchestra tonight. I can only hope to do it justice. Thank you Steve for this masterpiece.

    • @robertstanikmas447
      @robertstanikmas447 Před rokem +33

      How's it going ? Did you play well an do the song Justice? I've Ben playing for 15yrs an it took me over 2yrs learning these techniques and placements..an I still have trouble, I don't even attempt his solo for this song cause I think he goes into another dimension.,but hopefully you played well my man at school and you had fun an tried your best anyways keep shredding an rock on!

    • @cesarv2804
      @cesarv2804 Před rokem +18

      We need an update!

    • @bigderik1233
      @bigderik1233 Před rokem +16

      Bro please drop the update and did you do the solo at 4:37

    • @jacobj623
      @jacobj623 Před rokem +56

      @@bigderik1233 yes but my stupid ass went for a tapping thing and messed up like 3 notes but its fine cause theres like thousands

    • @jacobj623
      @jacobj623 Před rokem +78

      @@robertstanikmas447 I feel like I did well. Steve’s new backup guitarist saw it and said he liked it!

  • @blazejecar
    @blazejecar Před 3 lety +1724

    steve vai is the reason i don't let people tell me I'm good at guitar

    • @jimmyh8090
      @jimmyh8090 Před 3 lety +52

      I thought I was a good guitar player until I watched this, now I realize just how bad I really am 🤣🤘

    • @victorreznov8038
      @victorreznov8038 Před 3 lety +21

      I played a show with my cousin a few years ago, after our band played everyone wanted our autographs but I was the only one that wouldn't sign anything, "I'm not Steve Vai I'm not Neil schon and I'm

    • @victorreznov8038
      @victorreznov8038 Před 3 lety +11

      Definitely not Eddie van Halen I don't deserve that kind of attention and neither do you guys" they didn't like that I was telling them to do the Same but eventually they started following my leas

    • @victorreznov8038
      @victorreznov8038 Před 3 lety +2

      Lead

    • @manolis4646
      @manolis4646 Před 2 lety +34

      @@victorreznov8038 its good to be humble but why not let them do what they want you may not be eddie or vai but you still but thousand of hours into practice

  • @stuffwithbarry3371
    @stuffwithbarry3371 Před 2 lety +5352

    I honestly thought I’d never be able to play this on guitar. After 2 years, I am correct.

    • @vrsekodkofoly
      @vrsekodkofoly Před 2 lety +10

      : ))))

    • @YoungSkyWalker82
      @YoungSkyWalker82 Před 2 lety +103

      Hard work always pays off

    • @romu7999
      @romu7999 Před 2 lety +69

      I only play the beginning ... and try to do something with the rest.

    • @myredeemerlives0923
      @myredeemerlives0923 Před 2 lety +54

      I've been trying for 8 years myself and still haven't got it yet lol

    • @trusanawahyu637
      @trusanawahyu637 Před 2 lety +1

      👇🇮🇩
      czcams.com/video/NJZ4PfVT2Tg/video.html

  • @1953regisseur
    @1953regisseur Před rokem +771

    I was allowed to direct this for Dutch TV. It was a blast!

  • @Charlie-ov1bj
    @Charlie-ov1bj Před rokem +239

    This is not just a guitar solo... Its a historic event for us guitar players...

  • @JiosX
    @JiosX Před 3 lety +787

    The one who shot this should be in every rock concert that has good guitarists. He knows when to zoom in, change the view when someone steps on a pedal or when someone changes pickups, etc.

    • @jarrodhall3686
      @jarrodhall3686 Před 3 lety +59

      It has more to do with having multiple cameras and savvy editing, but I hear ya.

    • @Guitareben
      @Guitareben Před 3 lety +29

      Steve Vai edited all of the video himself!

    • @JiosX
      @JiosX Před 3 lety +9

      @@Guitareben really? dang

    • @kevinklampe2350
      @kevinklampe2350 Před 3 lety +2

      Ssolid point

    • @UprightCaucasoid
      @UprightCaucasoid Před 2 lety +9

      @@Guitareben he’s capping 🧢

  • @myredeemerlives0923
    @myredeemerlives0923 Před 2 lety +946

    13 years later and this is still the best version of this song. Vai doesn't need words to express feelings his guitar says it all

  • @SunAndMirror
    @SunAndMirror Před rokem +255

    Not only does he write classical sheet music himself, he sings, he understands theory, he is directo, on TOP of being great performer, composer, collector, historical icon, massive influence to probably millions....

    • @zaganim3813
      @zaganim3813 Před rokem +15

      bro he has a literal doctorate in music

    • @middaywasted3653
      @middaywasted3653 Před 8 měsíci +3

      "featuring orchestration by Chris Opperman." Im pretty sure someone else wrote the orchestration for the parts based off the song and probably vai's vision and requests

    • @joeboonmusic4004
      @joeboonmusic4004 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@middaywasted3653 It depends on the process, but most great film composers for example will have their work orchestrated as it's such a lengthy and involved process. I used to work for a film composer and his orchestrator was even more talented than him. Vai could've well written the parts or the flesh of the orchestral arrangement and then given it to Opperman. My point is, having an orchestrator doesn't take away all the credit!

    • @wolfgangervin2582
      @wolfgangervin2582 Před 6 měsíci +1

      He also unleashed Devin Townsend on the world, for which I am very, VERY grateful.

  • @lucienparnell8084
    @lucienparnell8084 Před rokem +182

    I can't watch this without crying. Not sad, just extremely moved. I can listen to the studio version, but this version is insanely beautiful

    • @paeganshadow
      @paeganshadow Před 10 měsíci +1

      Totally agree xx

    • @fathnmjd
      @fathnmjd Před 9 měsíci +2

      actually im about to cry right know, it feels like my ears blessed 😂

    • @phslobo
      @phslobo Před 8 měsíci

      Really?

    • @markromero5331
      @markromero5331 Před 8 měsíci

      You and me both 🥺

    • @eurly93
      @eurly93 Před 8 měsíci

      What were you listening to? All I heard was 50 ppl making a beautiful music and then a random guy in the center of the stage making really offputting sounds that weren't even in time in multiple places. Really needed to use a different tone for his guitar than that crazy fuzz sound. Imagine this being played by Tim Hensen and it would actually be beautiful music

  • @jdwylde7
    @jdwylde7 Před 3 lety +2176

    Me: *imagines myself playing this in the school talent show.*
    (Even though I’ve been out of school for 10 years. )

  • @hollywooda111
    @hollywooda111 Před 4 lety +747

    "I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But Your Kids Are Gonna Love it..."

  • @ganjariver2683
    @ganjariver2683 Před 11 měsíci +109

    The Oboe solo is truly incredible

  • @ZackZ-mg9uq
    @ZackZ-mg9uq Před 10 měsíci +46

    Took my mom to see Steve Vai when I was maybe 15. She didn't know who he even was before the show but we both left blown away. 1 of the best concerts I've ever been to.

  • @defhoez449
    @defhoez449 Před 4 lety +2747

    Haven't seen a man shred like that since my uncle fell into the wood chipper

  • @jameshetfield5382
    @jameshetfield5382 Před 5 lety +2899

    Me: I'm going to sleep mom.
    Me at 3 am:
    4:25

  • @hotpenguin607
    @hotpenguin607 Před rokem +89

    I just started getting into electric guitar and I found this song
    This is the best thing I've ever listened to in my entire life

    • @azu132
      @azu132 Před 10 měsíci +5

      listen to tender surrender, its also amazing

    • @hotpenguin607
      @hotpenguin607 Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@azu132 yes it is, thanks for the recommendation

    • @ytzoid
      @ytzoid Před 4 měsíci

      @@hotpenguin607 whispering a prayer is also a great song, couldnt recommend enough

  • @headpump
    @headpump Před 9 měsíci +15

    I'm old and have leukemia.
    This is on my Favorites list..
    Virtuosity is a rare gift.

  • @alexanderlegayada5779
    @alexanderlegayada5779 Před 2 lety +729

    The conductor's reaction at 2:33 when the crowd roars is priceless! Like a father that's so proud of his son.

    • @zetaroca6505
      @zetaroca6505 Před 2 lety +7

      😱😱😱

    • @montythemetalman
      @montythemetalman Před 2 lety +37

      Well I mean, people don’t cheer during orchestras Lmao. They just get applause at the end. He was probably surprised.

    • @mel_va_
      @mel_va_ Před rokem +1

      Yes!!

    • @carsonwood2095
      @carsonwood2095 Před rokem +3

      I think that was the moment hue realized he was going to be a part of something astronomical

    • @_GandalfTheGrey_
      @_GandalfTheGrey_ Před rokem +3

      He never gets that kind of reaction from a normal classical intro 🤘🤘

  • @living_strong
    @living_strong Před 5 lety +4238

    There is no need for copy right ....no body can play this ...except him

    • @mgoody777
      @mgoody777 Před 4 lety +46

      Amen! Thank you for this perfect reply!!

    • @ctrlaltcanc559
      @ctrlaltcanc559 Před 4 lety +209

      Loads of people can play this, nobody can play at his same level with that emotional sound..

    • @zutrue
      @zutrue Před 4 lety +37

      Hmmmmmmmm….no one can play it except him huh?
      I wonder what one Mr. JIMI HENDRIX would say to that?

    • @tortoise2.04
      @tortoise2.04 Před 4 lety +9

      @@zutrue I know right

    • @trixietheopawslife8232
      @trixietheopawslife8232 Před 4 lety +33

      Mr. Van Halen wouldn't agree.

  • @nothanks7285
    @nothanks7285 Před 6 měsíci +21

    So nice of CZcams to stop the song at 7:00 to tell me about the Toyota Highlander. Just what I needed in that moment

  • @giovannidicarlo2653
    @giovannidicarlo2653 Před rokem +135

    What happens at 4:36 is pure magic. WOW

    • @jrRene294
      @jrRene294 Před rokem +13

      Also at 6:21🥲

    • @whophead6837
      @whophead6837 Před rokem +4

      5:38 I like when he does this stuff. The force is so strong.

    • @JoseMora-wc5zz
      @JoseMora-wc5zz Před 5 měsíci

      Absolutely

    • @metallicaspiker16
      @metallicaspiker16 Před 4 měsíci

      It’s 4:13 for me, just that one high D note over that E chord just… 😩🤤

  • @davidblack17
    @davidblack17 Před 3 lety +2692

    To anyone who doesn’t play guitar: This is very hard.

    • @cyberghost5466
      @cyberghost5466 Před 3 lety +117

      Awesome to see that people are still coming to watch the amazing performance

    • @infinitekeys1603
      @infinitekeys1603 Před 3 lety +96

      Vai is a musical genius

    • @jazzielarias4300
      @jazzielarias4300 Před 3 lety +46

      Is it hard because of all that you have to do with your hands?

    • @keshavj4827
      @keshavj4827 Před 3 lety +193

      @@jazzielarias4300 The most difficult part is to capture the emotions

    • @ricky19751904
      @ricky19751904 Před 3 lety +122

      Very hard even for those who play guitar

  • @johnfestich5008
    @johnfestich5008 Před 3 lety +821

    Can you imagine the pressure on the Clarinet guy? He knew damn well he better get it right.

    • @maduude8809
      @maduude8809 Před 3 lety +177

      It's an oboe 🤓

    • @ijkgameplay5303
      @ijkgameplay5303 Před 3 lety +4

      Lol

    • @infinitekeys1603
      @infinitekeys1603 Před 3 lety +103

      Entire orchestras part is a cake walk for those musicians. They’re used to playing new age classical and Beethoven. Not taking away from Vai’s playing here though.

    • @poppapalpatine8624
      @poppapalpatine8624 Před 3 lety +36

      @@maduude8809 lol as an oboeist I'm dying

    • @Aerochalklate
      @Aerochalklate Před 3 lety +19

      bro when he first started playing i thought the same lmao. I'm like "This dude must have practiced a lot." but of course he fuckin did lol

  • @georgealexander4814
    @georgealexander4814 Před rokem +59

    The best performance of 'For the Love of God', in my opinion. Steve Vai in his prime here. This works so well with a live orchestra. Masterpiece!!

  • @Big_betty2
    @Big_betty2 Před rokem +44

    5:39 is my absolute favorite part of this song. That lick is actually incredible.

  • @aaronrio4271
    @aaronrio4271 Před 5 lety +2753

    7:05 trying to close a window in an old car

  • @lablondejames200
    @lablondejames200 Před 4 lety +585

    4:28 The like button every time I watch this

    • @kaushikravindran3587
      @kaushikravindran3587 Před 4 lety +3

      Cracked my phone doing that

    • @41_balisingh20
      @41_balisingh20 Před 3 lety +2

      Make sure the most recent like you've pressed is the odd number of times you've pressed it before.
      I mean liking a like cancels it 😅😅
      Sorry for my weird humour.

    • @lablondejames200
      @lablondejames200 Před 3 lety +1

      @@41_balisingh20 Believe me, I've mastered it.

    • @41_balisingh20
      @41_balisingh20 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lablondejames200 i bet you have 😂😎🤟

    • @Archaon97
      @Archaon97 Před 3 lety +3

      So you keep clicking and liking/unliking the video 10 times a second. Good to know.

  • @shinya1215
    @shinya1215 Před rokem +9

    I love the way he bow every time he finishes a song. It’s so humble like a master just completed his work and welcoming everyone to enjoy.

  • @emirozcelik8758
    @emirozcelik8758 Před 8 měsíci +19

    Anyone can play guitar, but no one can play guitar like Steve Vai.

  • @joecostello1624
    @joecostello1624 Před 2 lety +589

    This man blew on his guitar and made a pinch harmonic come out

    • @randyarman5978
      @randyarman5978 Před rokem +22

      I tried to do that.. and nothing happened. 😅😅😅

    • @azizi6023
      @azizi6023 Před rokem +22

      @@randyarman5978 i tried too and it just feels so wet after that.

    • @stanklizard7961
      @stanklizard7961 Před rokem +36

      It was just timed feedback the blowing didn't actually do that unfortunately took me a long time to find that out lol

    • @jem2869
      @jem2869 Před rokem +30

      @@stanklizard7961 its the sustainer, watch his right thumb when he blow on the string

    • @moeleikette2842
      @moeleikette2842 Před rokem +14

      You're all wrong. He noticed the strings were smoldering...

  • @Askjeffwilliams
    @Askjeffwilliams Před 3 lety +2362

    Impressive ....then and now .....it always brings a tear

    • @andressierra7268
      @andressierra7268 Před 3 lety +12

      Por el amor de Dios

    • @jellyrollmorton2051
      @jellyrollmorton2051 Před 3 lety +3

      It brings many tears because it SUCKS SO BAD

    • @mamankoprok1746
      @mamankoprok1746 Před 3 lety +9

      Yes, always bring tears.
      Cause i dont know how to play it 😥

    • @danielfromdania87
      @danielfromdania87 Před 3 lety +2

      @@mamankoprok1746 czcams.com/video/MjrpJDe72Dw/video.html
      🤘🤘🤘🤘

    • @shanewilliam6912
      @shanewilliam6912 Před 3 lety +9

      Totally does. As a baby, this was my sons all-time go to sleep song.
      If be in the rocking chair, he was about 6 months old and if he had a restless day this song would always calm him down and within the first 2 mins he'd fall asleep while laying on my chest.

  • @seanseams6308
    @seanseams6308 Před rokem +15

    I lost my mom when I was in 8th grade my dad to cancer before my and his birthday last month. Somthing about the guitar and how it’s almost like the instrument can cry just touches me in ways other music seldom does, and I primarily listen to hip pop but when I want to clarity, feeling, to think, to be with and understand my self and feelings. There is no better then a guitar instrumental, especially one like this.

    • @slash2220
      @slash2220 Před rokem +2

      Hope your doing alright mate, They are in peace now

  • @corynidy958
    @corynidy958 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I never ever get tired of watching this!!! For a song with no words you can feel and understand every bit of this!!! Respect to Steve vai and his amazing craft🔥🔥🔥🎸 this performance is in a different realm, it literally takes you out of this world for a moment. Let’s pray for our world and take care of each other, human, animal, plants, life!!! The world we all want is possible!

  • @Legend-og9dn
    @Legend-og9dn Před 3 lety +1604

    Me watching this :
    My 8 years old cousin : “is that Loki ?

  • @stormybadtype1diabetic244
    @stormybadtype1diabetic244 Před 4 lety +176

    I love how animated Steve is when he plays. You can tell he's just letting his guitar translate what he's feeling. It's amazing.

    • @fukluk88
      @fukluk88 Před 4 lety +3

      Ah yes, the "Guitargasm" the "Instrumental Palsy"

  • @danielwessel9884
    @danielwessel9884 Před rokem +72

    I am impressed with the coordination between guitar and orchestra. At times it felt like they were in different places then all of the sudden they are playing a riff together perfectly. That is hard to pull off.

    • @sandroandrade69
      @sandroandrade69 Před rokem +4

      Steve is also a great bandmaster.

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 Před rokem +8

      At this level, they make it look easy, too.

    • @sandroandrade69
      @sandroandrade69 Před rokem +4

      @@rb032682 it's an explosion of deep creativity

  • @MikeInVentura
    @MikeInVentura Před rokem +3

    Amazing. Beautiful. Thanks Steve. Had tears in my eyes by the last note.

  • @songsfromspringcreekave821
    @songsfromspringcreekave821 Před 4 lety +70

    2:31 My favorite part... When the Conductor turns around and looses a bit of composure when Steve starts playing, LOL! So freaking awesome!!!

  • @slashmaster84
    @slashmaster84 Před 4 lety +1992

    Steve Vai is such a humble guy, he named the song "For the love of God" instead of "For the love of Steve Vai".

    • @Vanman2
      @Vanman2 Před 4 lety +70

      it has the same meaning

    • @jessehonea6199
      @jessehonea6199 Před 4 lety +25

      God and Steve vai are the same person

    • @iraklyspiropulos1191
      @iraklyspiropulos1191 Před 4 lety +7

      For the love of Frank Zappa

    • @giofrongia1379
      @giofrongia1379 Před 4 lety +13

      "For the love of god" is an italian saying "Per l'amore di dio", which is an invocation and as a supplication formula. Something like: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god". This has little to do with Mr. Vai or his talent, he just borrowed the saying, probably from his italian grandma, to name this beautiful song, probably thinking: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god" and he did did the his best to succeed...

    • @javiercabezudo7641
      @javiercabezudo7641 Před 4 lety +4

      Gio Frongia is also an spanish expression por el amor de dios

  • @georgehennon2105
    @georgehennon2105 Před rokem +36

    1:50 Steve must feel like a god watching this masterpiece that he wrote be played in front of his own eyes by this magnificent orchestra.

  • @philomelodia
    @philomelodia Před rokem +3

    That! Was! Amazing! must have been glorious to hear that live and in person.

  • @blazejecar
    @blazejecar Před 3 lety +1917

    There's no need for copyright on this, literally noone can play like this

    • @StephanieMT
      @StephanieMT Před 2 lety +16

      maybe its for the other instruments

    • @bsvenss2
      @bsvenss2 Před 2 lety +54

      Tina S.

    • @buffpixel4521
      @buffpixel4521 Před 2 lety +27

      Tina S can

    • @sapl9793
      @sapl9793 Před 2 lety +82

      even if someone can it doesn't matter, imagine COMPOSING this

    • @TheNightOwl11683
      @TheNightOwl11683 Před 2 lety +4

      Jill from Unlucky Morpheus can play this song on a violin

  • @cappy781
    @cappy781 Před 4 lety +2834

    Vai is watching the orchestra play the intro and saying to himself.. holyshit I wrote this lol

    • @endingwithoutbeginning1683
      @endingwithoutbeginning1683 Před 4 lety +11

      Oh shut up!

    • @danielc.5724
      @danielc.5724 Před 4 lety +70

      @@endingwithoutbeginning1683 ???

    • @nelsonsirait
      @nelsonsirait Před 4 lety +23

      I think the same as well hahaha

    • @Pixelsplasher
      @Pixelsplasher Před 4 lety +43

      Nah. He was like "All this orchestra garbage. I can't wait to rock this stage!"

    • @MrPlooky
      @MrPlooky Před 4 lety +32

      not really, he lifted the main melody from kung fu tv show theme
      czcams.com/video/Rvu5YcmYhSQ/video.html

  • @JulzzCraw
    @JulzzCraw Před rokem +2

    I was lucky enough to meet Steve Vai before the concert at Selinas, Coogee Bay, Sydney.
    He took the time to sit and have a beer with me and my 2 friends and we were awe struck - he is a humble man.

  • @rogerwelsh2335
    @rogerwelsh2335 Před rokem +2

    Wow! This is amazing and mesmerizing composition, orchestration and performance
    I’m speechless.

  • @neurotica5461
    @neurotica5461 Před 5 lety +445

    4:27 when you come home from school and see no one is home

  • @IndependenceGuitar
    @IndependenceGuitar Před 3 lety +188

    3:30 When both the guitar and symphony hit that lick is so rad.

    • @TheByrdWayne
      @TheByrdWayne Před 2 lety +6

      Damn I had to look hard to find this comment

  • @benjaminhawke2080
    @benjaminhawke2080 Před 9 měsíci +2

    So good. Gotta love the Conductor s smile. This is real Music. Beyond words. Vai s music has a lasting effect that goes beyond the performance. Saw him Live in Nashville. I hesitate to say it but the Music is intoxicating. The dedication to craft is inspiring.

  • @PhilFeedback
    @PhilFeedback Před rokem +3

    Such a beautiful and unique piece of music!
    Kudos to Steve Vai for all his hard work and dedication!

  • @lisztomania6347
    @lisztomania6347 Před 3 lety +73

    Me: looking at my guitar
    Guitar:don't even think about it 😂

  • @subhrajyotiroy6042
    @subhrajyotiroy6042 Před 4 lety +773

    5:13 when I finally see the roach

  • @norris5754
    @norris5754 Před 9 měsíci

    My favorite live rendition of this song! The orchestra, combined with Steve Vai's fantastic guitar skill, make for something really beautiful.

  • @Brandon-ue6xh
    @Brandon-ue6xh Před 8 lety +236

    Man, it amazes me what people can do when they set their minds to it.
    Imagine how many hours or even days total he has spent practicing the guitar.
    I'm new to it and after attempting to play simple songs, it just blows my mind how anyone could get this good. But I know it's achievable. Don't let these legends make you feel small, after all, there was a time when they were in your same position.

    • @majd8138
      @majd8138 Před 8 lety +14

      couldn't have agreed anymore

    • @mv-id2uj
      @mv-id2uj Před 8 lety +11

      I actually needed to hear this. I'm a beginner as well. Thanks. Very true.

    • @davidsnakedoe7322
      @davidsnakedoe7322 Před 8 lety +11

      +Brandon Thornton infact, when I started playing guitar, as a kid, together with other mates, seeing Steve Vai or Malmsteen playing didn't make me feel bad...on the contrary, I was feeling happy, because I knew that, one day, after practising and studying and making hard efforts, I could have reached a good technique.
      Fact is...technique can be built, but not also musical talent :)
      Or maybe...anyone who loves music has musical talent, because the right part of his / her brain is ready to music.
      Of course , we have to stimulate it :)
      great comment, anyway

    • @Dreaming-11
      @Dreaming-11 Před 8 lety +11

      +Brandon Thornton You're right, but "hours or even days", are you crazy? It is years or even decades

    • @Brandon-ue6xh
      @Brandon-ue6xh Před 8 lety +8

      Dreaming#11
      I know Vai practiced a lot. Upwards of 10 hours or so a day.
      I mean hours as in total hours, and days as in how man 24 hour intervals. Both of which could very well add up to years.
      I'm sure he's spent years total. Not sure about decades, though.
      Either way, he didn't get this good overnight, that's for sure. I strongly admire his determination.

  • @EetFuk8
    @EetFuk8 Před 5 lety +174

    Playing this thing is one thing, but man to be able to write such a thing is beyond mastery; it's just pure wisdom, craftsmanship and beyond this world.

    • @fescoversongchannel230
      @fescoversongchannel230 Před 4 lety +1

      Jackson Teller agreed bro. This is truely a masterpiece

    • @eduardobarrozo1408
      @eduardobarrozo1408 Před 4 lety

      Very well said. I know how to play Starway to Heaven on my guitar but I'm sure I couldn't to write it. Geniuses are different.

    • @HeavyMetalNerd
      @HeavyMetalNerd Před 4 lety +3

      He was with fuckin' Frank Zappa. What other qualification do you need?😂😅

    • @Pielesrojas
      @Pielesrojas Před 4 lety

      ,I xi

    • @sjctlc2112
      @sjctlc2112 Před 4 lety +1

      I always joke with my son. Some guitarists are "composer level", this definitely qualifies (understatement)!

  • @Matt_Holcomb
    @Matt_Holcomb Před rokem +2

    This really just dawned on me. How many solo guitarist. Have ever had a orchestra play there music. I love Steve and always have. But when I need a sense of calm i always go back to him playing this. Thank you Steve

  • @yadavshivaji87
    @yadavshivaji87 Před 9 měsíci +5

    This person is a national treasure. I hope he lives forever!!

  • @everytimesthefirsttime
    @everytimesthefirsttime Před 7 lety +132

    It warms my heart to see that the audience knew how good the music was and stood up after his performance

  • @Petersorg
    @Petersorg Před 8 lety +620

    This video has more than 23M views. There's still hope for mankind.

    • @maria98482
      @maria98482 Před 8 lety +1

      and I'm only 17

    • @mario6279
      @mario6279 Před 8 lety +7

      I'm only 1 month

    • @maria98482
      @maria98482 Před 8 lety +5

      +Sheldon Cooper wow, and you can write already
      That's some cool shit

    • @dragonute003
      @dragonute003 Před 8 lety +7

      I am not even born

    • @100mpgus
      @100mpgus Před 8 lety +20

      I view about 20 mil of those 23. sorry

  • @razrushaya
    @razrushaya Před 7 měsíci +4

    this man plays with such passion, it brought tears to my eyes.

  • @marcorosario2208
    @marcorosario2208 Před 4 lety +474

    Still cant believe he got a whole orchestra for his guitar solo

    • @spaceboy3101
      @spaceboy3101 Před 4 lety +20

      Malmsteen has been doing orchestral stuff for a long time I think.

    • @eldenboi8354
      @eldenboi8354 Před 4 lety +12

      @@spaceboy3101 Its pretty pretentious thought to be honest

    • @agustinquindimil6594
      @agustinquindimil6594 Před 4 lety +4

      @@eldenboi8354 well malmsteen is not bad at all but steve vai is different

    • @eldenboi8354
      @eldenboi8354 Před 4 lety +5

      @@agustinquindimil6594 Yeah i meant steve, he's a great guitarist but he seems very arrogant

    • @agustinquindimil6594
      @agustinquindimil6594 Před 4 lety +11

      @@eldenboi8354 seems, he truly enjoys playing

  • @MartinsVaratinskis
    @MartinsVaratinskis Před 8 lety +4950

    I can perfectly copy Steve till 2:27

  • @CinthiaJimena
    @CinthiaJimena Před 11 měsíci +8

    i watched this video when i was 13 i am now 18 & i just love love love this. most of friends dont agree with my taste of music i love rock & country music!!! seriously the best of all time no one makes music like it used to be but at least we have all these precious songs that im definitely spreading to my children it's truly amazing how i found the love for rock music at such a young age most of my friends wouldn't know who steve vai, stevie ray vaughan, pearl jam, pink floyd, metallica alice in chains led zeppelin it's isaneeeeeee to me how these bands/people were as big as drake, future, lil uzi vert back then yet this generation has no idea who they are.

  • @christophercarlucci7750
    @christophercarlucci7750 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love Vai....awesome video

  • @Quazi-moto
    @Quazi-moto Před 9 lety +149

    Incredible. First time a live performance has put a lump in my throat.
    Thanks, Steve... for every note.

    • @mindsprawl
      @mindsprawl Před 8 lety +19

      quazzie1 That's what she said.

    • @carlos906400
      @carlos906400 Před 8 lety +8

      Ron Burgundy He was asking for that one

    • @Quazi-moto
      @Quazi-moto Před 8 lety +5

      Ron Burgundy
      I did set you up pretty good.
      A good 'that's what she said' joke never gets old.

    • @Quazi-moto
      @Quazi-moto Před 8 lety

      *****
      A little late to that party hehe

    • @Quazi-moto
      @Quazi-moto Před 8 lety +1

      *****
      That one was kinda weak.

  • @AngusCuthbertson
    @AngusCuthbertson Před 6 lety +945

    Playing 10/10
    Facial expressions 11/10

    • @Timinator62
      @Timinator62 Před 6 lety +3

      LOL so true

    • @HorrorDrummer666
      @HorrorDrummer666 Před 6 lety +5

      Angus Cuthbertson okay but who does it better? Him or Lars? 😂😂

    • @DrAntonPhibes
      @DrAntonPhibes Před 6 lety +9

      It's because his leather pants are sticking on his butt... :-D

    • @u.v.s.5583
      @u.v.s.5583 Před 6 lety

      You mean Ulrich? That would be more obscene than what that italian man does to that poor gir... guitar.

    • @mayanktrakru1765
      @mayanktrakru1765 Před 6 lety

      he said 10/10 playing

  • @moltengoodnessable
    @moltengoodnessable Před rokem +2

    Im 53 years old. Sitting in my driveway. Watching Steve Vai...oboe...violins.......harp....etc. Life is good! ❤️

  • @martinmananaguitar7259
    @martinmananaguitar7259 Před rokem +6

    STEVE VAI IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIAN FROM THE WORLD.

  • @tacobender1643
    @tacobender1643 Před rokem +244

    Is no one seriously talking about 1:01? The electric guitar is phenomenal, but how that guy plays the melody through the clarinet was heart stopping!!!! That paired with an underratedly elegant instrument as the harp was pure brilliance!!!

    • @Micek97
      @Micek97 Před rokem +63

      It's oboe, not clarinet. And yeah, it's amazing.

    • @bryguy4446
      @bryguy4446 Před rokem +15

      That would be an oboe, not a clarinet.

    • @raonimm
      @raonimm Před rokem

      you noob, it's an oboe, not clarinet

    • @tacobender1643
      @tacobender1643 Před rokem +12

      My mistake, but still................breath taking

    • @maxseth1
      @maxseth1 Před 11 měsíci +1

      its a harp and an oboe

  • @AllGuitarCovers1
    @AllGuitarCovers1 Před 3 lety +296

    2:29 Damn he can make that guitar sing

  • @pawanjitchahal3768
    @pawanjitchahal3768 Před rokem +2

    One of the best pieces of music i have ever heard👂

  • @suetaylor4018
    @suetaylor4018 Před rokem

    Vai is ONE of the BEST, with a UNIQUE ABILITY and GIFT!

  • @marcosalamanca8742
    @marcosalamanca8742 Před 3 lety +38

    I used this in a presentation about non-verbal communication just to make an example on how people like Steve can tell you a fantastic story without using any words.

  • @veganviking4929
    @veganviking4929 Před 7 lety +36

    Having taken band classes my entire time in grade school I can appreciate the use of a good orchestra.

  • @danielpikulik5911
    @danielpikulik5911 Před 7 měsíci +1

    one of the greatest performance ever, I could watch it again and again

  • @markstevenson8209
    @markstevenson8209 Před rokem +5

    Steve Vai has got to be one of the greatest guitarist in the world today!!!!

  • @joellillejord1848
    @joellillejord1848 Před 2 lety +173

    My youngest brother whom has passed on always visits my whole being when I listen to Steve Via play For The Love of God. Thank you Steve

    • @MostBased_
      @MostBased_ Před rokem +4

      sorry for your loss. come listen again

    • @michaelatischler7494
      @michaelatischler7494 Před rokem +4

      He's with God now❤️🙏be blessed! You and your loved ones🕊

    • @rebeccaoddi5399
      @rebeccaoddi5399 Před rokem +1

      My sister

    • @marionkennedy9651
      @marionkennedy9651 Před rokem +2

      So sorry for your loss Joel.Your brother always with you in spirit🙏❤️ Hope this song brings you comfort🙏

    • @marionkennedy9651
      @marionkennedy9651 Před rokem +2

      @@rebeccaoddi5399 Sorry for your loss🙏♥️

  • @tvbalkan5326
    @tvbalkan5326 Před 3 lety +115

    I remember when I first saw him live in Belgrade, Serbia in 2005. Although we saw many live videos of his performances we all listened to this in complete silence with our jaws dropped. It's something completely different watching him in person. After he finished performing this piece a guy standing next to me turned around and started pushing through the crowd towards the exit. His friend asked him where was he going and he yelled "I'm going home to throw away my guitar, get drunk and cry in the corner".

  • @PhantomTayTay
    @PhantomTayTay Před rokem +9

    So, what I'm about to say is not disrespecting this song at all nor the musicians but, when listening to this song I was falling asleep but in a good way. You know the songs that just rock you to sleep? This song definitely did that for me! I literally had to restart it because I missed some of it! An amazing song! Much respect to Steve for the way he plays on that guitar!

    • @winniedrums5819
      @winniedrums5819 Před rokem +1

      Ngl same lol. Had to listen to this while dealing with wisdom tooth extraction pain and needed sleep. It worked lol

    • @ianreeves06
      @ianreeves06 Před rokem

      Same this always happens to me when I listen to dazed a s confused 73 Madison Square Garden in a car (not driving)

  • @barbssixtyfive
    @barbssixtyfive Před 7 měsíci

    Each time I hear this I get goose bumps and tears in my eyes, its truly for the Love of God

  • @ericvanhalen1135
    @ericvanhalen1135 Před 4 lety +167

    There's a very valid reason why Zappa employed this man.

  • @jaidendamarelos9456
    @jaidendamarelos9456 Před 6 lety +415

    Man you can really see the emotion he is putting into his playing

    • @thatsrad4716
      @thatsrad4716 Před 5 lety +20

      Jaiden Damarelos it’s what separates the ok guitarist from the insane ones

    • @zyronkylepontillas9967
      @zyronkylepontillas9967 Před 5 lety +12

      Well that applies anything about music. The insane ones are those with emotions

    • @thatsrad4716
      @thatsrad4716 Před 5 lety +1

      ZyronKyle Pontillas exactly

    • @gavinmeriablenow
      @gavinmeriablenow Před 5 lety +2

      The way he plays is almost... erotic

    • @Crazelord91
      @Crazelord91 Před 5 lety +2

      He's got dat FEEEEEEEL

  • @terrencedeagle4429
    @terrencedeagle4429 Před rokem +19

    The first slide by Vai is like a thunderbolt.

  • @rayobey
    @rayobey Před měsícem

    I should’ve made this comment years ago but it adds to the words I say now. This is by far my favorite live/orchestrated performance ever!!! Truly wonderful and bliss music.❤

  • @Jim-zs8vy
    @Jim-zs8vy Před 3 lety +185

    Steve has incredible precision and timing, as always, but this is next level for sure, to be able to stay locked in with an orchestra, whose players are very strict as to what is on the written page, and yet he still goes wild without missing a beat - just WOW!!!

    • @MikeCarvin
      @MikeCarvin Před 2 lety +16

      He worked for Frank Zappa.
      So he should be precise no matter the situation.

    • @handmadehearts
      @handmadehearts Před 2 lety +5

      Masters do not study & practice until they play it right. Masters study and practice until they cannot play it wrong. RESPECT!!

  • @bones101proof
    @bones101proof Před 5 lety +113

    I'm not even really a fan of Steve Vai's music, but man, how I respect the man's impeccable prowess as an axe master. Gifted and talented, amazing

    • @flaccidego9468
      @flaccidego9468 Před 4 lety +1

      Listen to Steve vais anthology album. Then you'll respect his music

    • @apineapple2609
      @apineapple2609 Před 4 lety +2

      He actually used to suck at guitar this is just what hard work can do

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 Před 4 lety +2

      It also helps to have freakishly long fingers

    • @basedbear1605
      @basedbear1605 Před 4 lety +8

      @@apineapple2609 Everyone who plays once sucked.

    • @pahblol
      @pahblol Před 4 lety +1

      ​@@basedbear1605 Sure, but he has said that although he is musically talented, he was not gifted at guitar and was a slow learner

  • @augustoablaza5184
    @augustoablaza5184 Před rokem

    Hi thank you for taking and sharing for these videos

  • @VasilyMetropoliz
    @VasilyMetropoliz Před rokem

    Datang sini sebab video Uncle Steve vai bg wish birthday dekat Adam john. Power giler uncle Steve ni

  • @vidiac2012
    @vidiac2012 Před 7 lety +1674

    4:14 When you ask your crush out and she/he says yes.

  • @alec187
    @alec187 Před 4 lety +87

    You know it’s about to get real when it’s been 2 minutes and Steve hasn’t even started

  • @arvindkrishnan959
    @arvindkrishnan959 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Saw the maestro live yesterday! My heart is content ❤❤

  • @billahler7728
    @billahler7728 Před 27 dny

    This is one of the great gems on youtube,

  • @jordanlacayo7111
    @jordanlacayo7111 Před 3 lety +69

    “Ok, I need some water”
    -The guitar after the song ended

  • @dharkann
    @dharkann Před 7 lety +59

    I honestly don't know how many times I've listened to this. Gives me shivers every single time.

    • @Ravenbones
      @Ravenbones Před 6 lety +1

      I don't get shivers, but it is magnificent.

    • @carsonwood2095
      @carsonwood2095 Před rokem

      @@Ravenbones
      If It doesn’t give you shivers listen to 437 again