Steve Vai Interview “Use Your Creativity with Courage and No Excuses”

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  • Here is my first in person interview with guitar legend and one of the most thoughtful human beings Mr. Steve Vai. “Use Your Creativity with Courage and No Excuses”
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Komentáře • 980

  • @dev--null
    @dev--null Před 4 lety +1605

    That moment when Steve Vai tells you - You are brilliant musician. Rick.... this is your moment... :)

    • @Koziolrh
      @Koziolrh Před 4 lety +56

      And well deserved!

    • @liquensrollant
      @liquensrollant Před 4 lety +19

      Nice endorsement!

    • @dougww1ectebow
      @dougww1ectebow Před 4 lety +12

      Because he is.

    • @matthewheckman4522
      @matthewheckman4522 Před 4 lety +16

      You know he was smiling endlessly in his head. Lol

    • @valuedhumanoid6574
      @valuedhumanoid6574 Před 4 lety +34

      Rick is a brilliant musician. If he was just a keyboardist or pianist he would be considered a virtuoso. But he's mastered bass, guitar, both electric and acoustic, drums and can record it, mix it down, master it, and teach it. That is generational talent, and we will be talking about him in the same way we talk about any of the greats. A rare specimen Rick is.

  • @IDoBluesdeluxe
    @IDoBluesdeluxe Před 4 lety +621

    I like how Rick knows how to shut up and listen when interviewing.

    • @Rondo2ooo
      @Rondo2ooo Před 4 lety +30

      Rick is well educated and from a generation that learned this. Something that many younger people with some "fame" don't have.

    • @tonymarinelli7304
      @tonymarinelli7304 Před 4 lety +4

      He’s a pro!

    • @michaelscott356
      @michaelscott356 Před 4 lety +11

      Yup. Unlike MANY interviewers, Rick understands who's the host and who's the "special" guest!

    •  Před 4 lety +5

      Thats the key to any good interview. If the object has a lot to say, let them talk and edit it later. When thats said, if Rick is editing this himself he could use some help. I`m a pro editor btw ;)

    • @trevortabin2540
      @trevortabin2540 Před 4 lety +2

      I think that is more a Steve Vai thing. Every interview, the host says one thing, and Steve hits is on button and talks endlessly. It's great, but it's always that way.

  • @pcs56
    @pcs56 Před 4 lety +225

    The best kind of interview: the guest does 90% of the talking.

    • @tapiiRE
      @tapiiRE Před 4 lety

      That's what you get with a narcisst

    • @ZiddersRooFurry
      @ZiddersRooFurry Před 4 lety +11

      @@tapiiRE Steve is the total opposite of a narcissist. He's one of the most humble people on the planet. I've gotten to meet him several times and he is both generous and kind to his fans.

    • @bryondevine4224
      @bryondevine4224 Před 4 lety

      Yes it is..just let them talk 🤘🤘

  • @sidartmusic
    @sidartmusic Před 4 lety +353

    Steve: I wanted to change the grip
    Rick: Why?
    Steve: Because I can!

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 Před 4 lety +4

      It looks nice anyway

    • @chippchipp1
      @chippchipp1 Před 4 lety +16

      @@dustybroke597 Ergonomic is a very commonly used word.

    • @lasagnasux4934
      @lasagnasux4934 Před 4 lety +3

      @@chippchipp1 Right? like anyone who's ever bought furniture or a keyboard or multiscale guitar would know

    • @tr762
      @tr762 Před 4 lety +1

      Pero no estás enojado, Steve?

    • @martb8022
      @martb8022 Před 4 lety +3

      @@hazardeur Yeah but you only hold the guitar that way like what, 50% of the time? LOL! (I'm joking of course... the monkey grip is an aesthetic thing in my opinion, it was never meant to actually be practical).

  • @matthias7455
    @matthias7455 Před 4 lety +269

    Vai is the college music professor you wish you had. So much wisdom and knowledge. Very succinct way of explaining/teaching.

    • @anthem3560
      @anthem3560 Před 4 lety +27

      his professor was frank zappa one of the best ever

    • @davidchambliss5909
      @davidchambliss5909 Před 4 lety +12

      @@anthem3560 - honorable mention to Joe Satriani for influence, but yes, Frank Zappa was definitely Sensei.- amen.

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 Před 4 lety +12

      I'd love Rick Beato as a music professor too

    • @RickBeato
      @RickBeato  Před 4 lety +111

      I was a college professor :)

    • @davidchambliss5909
      @davidchambliss5909 Před 4 lety +16

      @@RickBeato And now you have a much larger classroom ;) I hope to see more head to head interviews of this nature -
      Good way to bring together all that classroom theory with practical application. Thank you for making music cerebral again.

  • @SeekerGoOn2013
    @SeekerGoOn2013 Před 4 lety +54

    Steve is an interviewer’s dream. He didn’t even wait for a question. Off and running.

  • @edwardjons8684
    @edwardjons8684 Před 4 lety +32

    How the hell such an insanely talented individual survived the peak of the 80s metal scene without losing his mind and destroying his body is anybody’s guess. Vai isn’t just a great musician, he’s an inspirational human being.

    • @eucaliptuspin7208
      @eucaliptuspin7208 Před 7 měsíci

      Vai doesn’t drink nor do drugs, which quite exceptional indeed for a rock guitar legend from the 80s

    • @xod7xo614
      @xod7xo614 Před 6 měsíci

      You don’t get to be one of the worlds greatest guitar players by doing those things, you do it by being incredibly addicted to your instrument, no will to look outwards when the strings at your fingertips bring you the most joy.
      His intentions were there, can’t say the same for other glam bands and musicians at the time.

    • @hansvandermeulen5515
      @hansvandermeulen5515 Před 5 měsíci +1

      He did three tours with Frank Zappa (no drugs allowed) and a couple years with David Lee Roth (plenty of jogging and general work outs to stay in shape).
      He must've learned a lot from them to stay away from drugs and drink.

  • @johnlampe3258
    @johnlampe3258 Před 4 lety +492

    Was it just me, or was everyone just waiting for him to plug that thing in and PLAY SOMETHING! :-D

    • @nakinaki7991
      @nakinaki7991 Před 4 lety +7

      Yep that would have made the interview even more interesting

    • @Ben86511
      @Ben86511 Před 4 lety +3

      exactly

    • @DethronerX
      @DethronerX Před 4 lety +4

      I kept waiting

    • @Zeppelin180
      @Zeppelin180 Před 4 lety

      John Lampe Not heard it once on all the NAMM videos

    • @TheXopony
      @TheXopony Před 4 lety

      Oh hell yea .

  • @pedrochevez2090
    @pedrochevez2090 Před 4 lety +138

    Steve Vai is such a class act. From this interview alone you can tell he's the type of guy, regardless of how god-like people think of his guitar playing, that will openly express his respect and admiration. Just a regular type of guy who can be a blast to chat with.

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 Před 4 lety +3

      I've seen a few interviews with him, plus I have one of his books. He's a really interesting guy.

    • @osocargm
      @osocargm Před rokem +1

      ​@@jonathanwright8802 I agree with you, when I met him in Mexico city, he was very interested in share with us how to be successful in life, oh my..God!!!. We were in a theater, previous to a concert, and then one guy was working there and I think that guy didn't know who was Steve but he was kind of singing and whistling, working with joy then Steve realized about that, well all we heard the guy and Steve said in more or less words: he is a musician and enjoying life, that's what it is, enjoy what you do no matter if you are not a virtuoso guy but what you do, do it with your heart and soul. That was a gold lesson... for life no matter what you do.

  • @jonnygloryofficial
    @jonnygloryofficial Před 4 lety +26

    I love how Steve goes on for the first three minutes with all this incredibly deep and inspirational stuff when Rick hasn’t even asked him a question.

  • @jking195
    @jking195 Před 4 lety +221

    Having attended one of Steve's camps, I was blown away with his generosity, and genuine enthusiasm to still learn and grow but more importantly to instruct more. His lessons, while even dealing with music theory, were as just as applicable to non-musical aspects of life. Rick's description of "most thoughtful human beings" is not an exaggeration. It was your skype interview with Steve that was my first introduction to your channel - then I discovered another thoughtful human. Thanks to you both.

    • @jotabarb
      @jotabarb Před 4 lety +3

      Absolutely true! I meet him in 2012 here in Portugal and he is such a genuine guy!!

    • @Kadotus
      @Kadotus Před 4 lety +3

      Attended his masterclass here in Finland in early 2018 and I wholeheartedly agree! Steve Vai is one of the nicest guys I've ever met! He happily shares what he has learned and what he feels, he doesn't try to force anything down your neck.

    • @gigglesnatchrecords7846
      @gigglesnatchrecords7846 Před 3 lety

      So well said!!!

    • @lr6884
      @lr6884 Před 2 lety +3

      One of my favorite quotes ever is Steve in a random interview (Still trying to find the video again). He says in passing, "The quality of what's going to happen to you is based on the quality of what you're doing right now." Applies to music, but also to every aspect of life.

    • @AaronONeill
      @AaronONeill Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@lr6884Hey did you find the video?

  • @johntaylor7496
    @johntaylor7496 Před 4 lety +210

    An interview like this makes a
    "Sad old dude" just a little less sad.

  • @flybynight1929
    @flybynight1929 Před 4 lety +54

    Saw Steve at a small venue when he did the P&W tour a couple of years ago. After the show, a couple dozen people were still hanging out at the front of the stage, perhaps waiting for the traffic of the small parking ramp to dissipate like I was, and he unexpectedly came back out on the stage in jeans and a tee, with a towel around his neck because he played his a** off, and just talked to everyone, answering questions and being as gracious as you could possible be.
    That's something that really sets him apart I would believe. He's that genuine and humble. You just leave an indelible impression on people with that kind of grace and respect.

    • @jem550
      @jem550 Před 4 lety

      Matt Horan that’s one of the things that makes Steve so much better than nearly all other guitarists. He is still humble.

    • @viewoftheaskew
      @viewoftheaskew Před 4 lety

      loaned him some gear in the mid 90's & had the same experience, really a super nice guy.

  • @MarkPritchardGuitar
    @MarkPritchardGuitar Před 4 lety +79

    Wow i bet that felt good getting a big compliment from Steve Vai himself, great interview Rick.

  • @Jaimefumer13
    @Jaimefumer13 Před 4 lety +12

    Steve Vai is an awesome guitarist and a great human being. He's so wise and humble.

  • @jadelouisetidman7400
    @jadelouisetidman7400 Před 4 lety +24

    Hear what he said about you rick, it’s true.
    I bet it was nice to hear somebody like vai confirm that to you. 🤘🏼

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Před 4 lety +35

    This really takes me back. Steve Vai might just be the reason I play guitar and try to play with confidence and creativity. A true guitar hero if you will. Bless you for this interview

  • @NahreSol
    @NahreSol Před 4 lety +30

    Thank you for the interview!! I very much enjoyed it

  • @jppagetoo
    @jppagetoo Před 4 lety +12

    It's has to make you feel good when Steve singles out your work for such high praise.

  • @anniedarkhorse6791
    @anniedarkhorse6791 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm watching this in 2023. I'm glad the fabulous Steve Vai is giving Rick a big rap up. I love both of these guys.

  • @WelberLuizSantos
    @WelberLuizSantos Před 4 lety +19

    I'm here to interview a big fan of mine, this guy Steve Vai.

  • @KennethGonzalez
    @KennethGonzalez Před 4 lety +22

    Rick: Wow! It is such a treat to hear Steve wax poetic on the channel and the work you've been doing. A real testament to the impact you have. Also, it was a great segment and conversation. Thank you!

  • @sunlion8866
    @sunlion8866 Před 4 lety +17

    Can't think of another guitarist that has pushed the boundaries of what can be done on electric guitar further than Vai. More accomplished composer than most of his guitar-shredding contemporaries, and rather than simply showing off his technique, he's never been afraid to experiment or take chances in his playing. One of the greatest guitar virtuoso's of all time. A genuinely nice guy. And meant every word of high praise for Rick. Solid interview. Thanks

    • @deepsix1827
      @deepsix1827 Před 4 lety +1

      Jeff Beck.

    • @Anakoollbet
      @Anakoollbet Před 4 lety

      Sunlion right he is just like ibanez CEO

    • @sunlion8866
      @sunlion8866 Před 4 lety +2

      @@1960taylor From a ''technique'' stand point, Steve Vai took it further down the road than Jeff Beck. And I hate to break this to you but...in the same league.

    • @sunlion8866
      @sunlion8866 Před 4 lety

      @@deepsix1827 Beck is one of the all time best. Now go and watch a live video of Steve Vai on a stage and see all the mans brilliance on the instrument he helped take into the future of electric guitar.

    • @sunlion8866
      @sunlion8866 Před 4 lety

      @@Anakoollbet Not quite the CEO. Nice try. 100% of the input & design is out of the head of Steve Vai. And a lot of those ideas are groundbreaking and completely original.

  • @DavidLuzi
    @DavidLuzi Před 4 lety +57

    This man is so deeply interesting, i could listen to him for hours.... His vision of music and of the business is brilliant, possibly due to his past with great artists like Zappa etc... But i think Mr VAI is one of a kind, one of the greatest musician (and not just a guitar player) of modern music

    • @sunnyday_lemonbars
      @sunnyday_lemonbars Před 2 lety +1

      I've been down a rabbit hole of any interview of his just to hear his thoughts on anything. Like I feel as if he knows the meaning of life and it's expressed thru his music.

    • @V3ntilator
      @V3ntilator Před rokem

      He also played with Whitesnake and David Lee Roth. In fact Steve even played with Whitesnake live again i 2022.
      I watched Steve live only 2 months ago.

  • @Uncle_Buzz
    @Uncle_Buzz Před 4 lety +56

    Rick Beato would make an _INCREDIBLE_ American Idol judge. Steve makes some great points about Rick's radar for talent.

    • @MaddesG1
      @MaddesG1 Před 4 lety +15

      Ricks too great for American Idol tbh.

    • @andrewwood3782
      @andrewwood3782 Před 4 lety +19

      I agree but Rick would actually make valid points about good music and that’s not really what American Idol is all about

    • @Bladavia
      @Bladavia Před 4 lety +16

      Talent show judges don't need to be good at detecting talent, their job is to create sensation for the TV

    • @xdman20005
      @xdman20005 Před 4 lety +9

      Rick is too good for that garbadge.

    • @Uncle_Buzz
      @Uncle_Buzz Před 4 lety +5

      Some very good points.

  • @hens_art_stuff
    @hens_art_stuff Před 4 lety +11

    Steve always strikes me as very humble. Brilliant musician and interview!

  • @JFK1180
    @JFK1180 Před 4 lety +2

    Got to love Vai! He always treat people with respect! I learn something EVERY time i see a interview with him. Just one hell of a guy with all the skill and knowlege in the world. You are fantastic Rick.

  • @daceyatesfdfband3209
    @daceyatesfdfband3209 Před 2 lety

    Congrats Rick. High honor guest. And he, like us appreciate your work and more so the person you are. I live 60 miles from you and dream to meet you one day.

  • @UKSportsFan
    @UKSportsFan Před 4 lety +16

    Rick: 'Why?"
    Steve Vai: "Because I can"
    LOL

  • @cwehden
    @cwehden Před 4 lety +38

    I'd be interesting to watch Steve do a blind comparison between a Kemper and the real thing to see if he can tell which is which consistently.

    • @stringtheoryguitars4952
      @stringtheoryguitars4952 Před 4 lety +7

      Maybe you should re-watch the entire interview. He doesn't like it. Now accept it and move on.

    • @zackcoffmanguitar
      @zackcoffmanguitar Před 4 lety +2

      Ahh he’d nail it for sure.

    • @km1366
      @km1366 Před 3 měsíci

      He has issues with latency. More likely all psychological. We are creatures of emotions beliefs etc

  • @bertgetner9397
    @bertgetner9397 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks Rick. Steve is as down to earth as they come. Always loved his playing.

  • @ER-me1ii
    @ER-me1ii Před 4 lety +6

    Great job Rick ! Well deserved accolades. I remember seeing a teen or not far removed Steve being introduced to the world by Zappa around 1980 at New York’s Palladium. Frank called him “our little Italian guitar virtuoso”. Frank never called anyone a virtuoso. I knew this green haired local product was going places !! Just like compadre Vinny Colaiuta has been introduced by Frank a couple years before. Can you imagine ? Steve snd Vinny coming out of the same Zappa boot camp ? I said of Vinny early on “this is my favorite drummer” ! What great memories and great to see Steve become a legend !

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Před 4 lety +36

    Vai is an inspiration, one of the greatest guitarists to exist

    • @hiraprxc.7141
      @hiraprxc.7141 Před 2 lety +1

      dude plays guitar too...just what are you?!

  • @larydixon4824
    @larydixon4824 Před 4 lety +3

    Steve Vai really understands the psychology behind a great connection with his audience.. When you begin with Man, you're such a brilliant ***, you own the crowd ! It's also a big help to have a fundamental knowledge about what you are going to discuss.. Steve knows these things, and, he happens to be a master of his craft.. It's always a pleasure to hear him up close and personal, as he always has something valuable to say.. Thanks, Rick, for another opportunity to catch up with this inspiring man.... Lary

  • @robbeason
    @robbeason Před rokem +1

    Steve is so damn genuine. It's nice to hear all the honesty with no pretension.

  • @davidwright4537
    @davidwright4537 Před 3 lety +1

    The two of you are the personification of humble class. Two of the greatest ears in music.

  • @neugey
    @neugey Před 4 lety +36

    (female teacher voice) "Oh Steve Vai, what a nice little boy ..."

    • @davedecker1725
      @davedecker1725 Před 4 lety +2

      He used to cut the grass.😁😁

    • @Bocman1
      @Bocman1 Před 4 lety

      @@davedecker1725 he was a very nice boy

  • @eddierayvanlynch6133
    @eddierayvanlynch6133 Před 4 lety +4

    Me watching one of THE best: "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!!!" 😮😮😮
    Steve Vai: opens with numerous compliments and positive statements...
    Wow. Just excellent!

  • @pacopenalver5511
    @pacopenalver5511 Před 5 měsíci

    Steve is open to talk when interviewing him and if you know how to pause and let him express as he does playing is a true pleasure , so much truth on what ever he says .

  • @Simonewhitesim-1music
    @Simonewhitesim-1music Před 4 lety

    Folks that put thumbs down do not want to Hustle for themselves. I came here for Encouragement. Left with more. Thanks Rick and Steve.

  • @cac0demoncaravan
    @cac0demoncaravan Před 4 lety +3

    This is such a great combo of minds. Love Rick and love Steve. Both are huge inspirations

  • @Cottonrocket
    @Cottonrocket Před 4 lety +3

    Steve is a captivating speaker with insight beyond music. I really enjoy his interviews.

  • @ARGBlackCloud
    @ARGBlackCloud Před 2 lety +1

    Any time you can get an industry leader talking about the things your doing and what's right about it, is a really good day !!! Keep up the great work Rick!

  • @stevenwilliams1805
    @stevenwilliams1805 Před 4 lety +1

    Vai is soo "right" to say creativity is a constant that will never change.

  • @metastash
    @metastash Před 4 lety +3

    Beato is such a friggin' good interviewer -- he let's people talk!! And Steve Vai (probably unnecessary to say) is like... the best. He's so high on my favorites list (even now that I don't listen to his type of music as much) This is GOLD -- kiddos today: watch Beato, and watch Vai!!!

  • @tacogladiator7503
    @tacogladiator7503 Před 4 lety +3

    Of course Rick is brilliant. I’ve probably learned more listening and watching his educational vids in the last 2 years then all the years I’ve spent playing (40 years). One of the best channels on CZcams hands down.

  • @damienhenriquez9754
    @damienhenriquez9754 Před 3 lety +1

    Steve Vai seems like such a nice guy. I saw him live when I was like 16 or 17 (15+ years ago) and he came out and waved to everyone in line with a huge smile on his face. All interviews he seems so humble and genuine. Really like this guy

  • @russellszabadosaka5-pindin849

    I love this video’s title, it’s how I try to approach the writing of my music. Steve Vai has been the perfect example of that since day one. Flexable is off the wall.

  • @walsobrinho
    @walsobrinho Před 4 lety +4

    Great interview. Steve breathes creativity, it's insane.

  • @gerardothielen4310
    @gerardothielen4310 Před 4 lety +3

    While I'm not personally interested in the equipment itself, this is an informative conversation. An articulated interviewee.

  • @drdre4397
    @drdre4397 Před 4 lety +1

    He is arguably the most likeable person ever. All of his interviews are just so genuine and fantastic. Rick amazing as usual.

  • @dorsal-qb5fr
    @dorsal-qb5fr Před 4 lety

    Love listening to Steve Vai! What a genuine person! Gifted and generous - a rare combination!

  • @TheChadPad
    @TheChadPad Před 4 lety +4

    That was such a great interview. I could tell how humbled you were at his compliment

  • @GedUK
    @GedUK Před 4 lety +4

    Passion and Warfare is still one of my favourite albums of all time.

  • @superspit
    @superspit Před 2 lety +1

    What a great angle this interview took. I felt really connected to what Steve was saying. I like how Rick listened, just listened along with the rest of us.

  • @shankz1472
    @shankz1472 Před 2 lety +1

    A musician and a God having a conversation

  • @dariodzimbeg
    @dariodzimbeg Před 4 lety +3

    Two of my favorite "music men". Never clicked so fast!

  • @spadalino
    @spadalino Před 4 lety +14

    Steve shows off his brand new guitar, and he’s already nodded it.

    • @RandomUser179
      @RandomUser179 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, he put a Sustainiac in the neck lol. The signature Dimarzio in the neck was not good enough apparently.

  • @johnulrich5572
    @johnulrich5572 Před 4 lety +1

    I always enjoy listening to Mr. Vai. He's well spoken, intelligent and able to get his ideas across. Thank you Rick for providing us this interview.

  • @mikeaaron2819
    @mikeaaron2819 Před 2 měsíci

    Vai is the Hugh Cry of guitar virtuosity. His often premeditated attempts at butter-touch and his supreme amalgamation augmented into individual sentences on his Ibaneth instrument/s is immense!

  • @snacklofter
    @snacklofter Před 4 lety +5

    Enjoyed that - two incredibly talented gentlemen!

  • @temporarymomentary
    @temporarymomentary Před 4 lety +5

    Steve Vai is an insanely influential guitarist.

  • @pablocubicomusic
    @pablocubicomusic Před 4 lety +1

    "The constant is creativity", brilliant. Thanks Rick & Steve.

  • @SimonMooreChannel
    @SimonMooreChannel Před 4 lety

    Two genuine awesome human beings - Steve Vai seems always so approachable and a pure soul.. and the praise he gave you was so well deserved too!

  • @benh9350
    @benh9350 Před 4 lety +3

    Great interview. Make it a regular thing, chats with Rick and Steve!

  • @endezeichengrimm
    @endezeichengrimm Před 4 lety +5

    7:58 That was the money question right there. It was interesting to hear Steve's opinion of modelling amps.

    • @troopin
      @troopin Před 4 lety +1

      he says latency is an issue, then shows his tube rig thats always running through an axe fx :P

  • @DJMerck
    @DJMerck Před 4 lety +1

    his Guitar Center video on CZcams is one of the most inspiring videos for guitarists that struggling with everything...

  • @4b10xs
    @4b10xs Před 4 lety

    Really warms my heart how humble and respectful the two of you are, Two super talented people with they feet on the ground. I really enjoyed this interview and found the content very interesting.

  • @GoNorthDesign
    @GoNorthDesign Před 4 lety +74

    Ever considered doing a "What Makes This ALBUM Great?" Passion & Warfare \m/

  • @BenWillyums
    @BenWillyums Před 4 lety +116

    Interview with a man who once had a guitar duel with Ralph Machio.

    • @hesch-tag
      @hesch-tag Před 4 lety +7

      He did lose though.

    • @lomarsweed6604
      @lomarsweed6604 Před 4 lety +10

      If I'm not mistaken, Ralph defeated him at end with a crane lick.

    • @jackhoward2678
      @jackhoward2678 Před 4 lety +17

      @@lomarsweed6604 if I'm not mistaken Steve vai played both parts in the movie 😁

    • @piteusx8440
      @piteusx8440 Před 4 lety +1

      What Miagi forgot to the tell world ... wax on, wax off also works for the guitar.

    • @k4yr4d
      @k4yr4d Před 4 lety

      @@hesch-tag Nobody beats Ralph Machio. To even dual him is the ultimate honour.

  • @lonniezamarripa959
    @lonniezamarripa959 Před 4 lety +2

    Crazy good. This is my second viewing of this interview. It only gets better. Thanks to you and Steve for letting me inside a world I’ve dreamed about for 60 years.

  • @alikucing
    @alikucing Před 4 lety +1

    When vai released Passion and warfare..i bought all 3 vinyl ,cd and cassette...a real inspiration

  • @Corehinduism
    @Corehinduism Před 4 lety +5

    OMG ....steve sir ..
    You are so lucky rick...
    Love from India..

  • @MrWhit30
    @MrWhit30 Před 4 lety +5

    Vai nailed it on modeling amps. I had a Mustang that sounded great dialed in at home but put it on stage with who knows what kind of environment, and all those lovely sounds you worked so hard to dial in disappear into the ether.

    • @MrWhit30
      @MrWhit30 Před 4 lety

      @Klaus Ebner FOH, lol. In the places we play we are the FOH.

    • @MrWhit30
      @MrWhit30 Před 4 lety +1

      @Brad D Of course. I just find a good ol analog amp can be eqed to the situation much faster with a lot less fuss than most digital formats. That said, Im sure its getting better as the tech improves.

    • @MrWhit30
      @MrWhit30 Před 4 lety

      @Brad D Im lucky to be an old man and financially secure so I can afford a nice tube amp. My Carr has vol, bass, mid, treble(not counting verb and term), and I typically use 2-3 pedals. I can get my tone in less than a minute, no fuss. But even if I couldn't afford a nice tube amp, Id rather have a Peavey Bandit than a fancy modeler with a bazillion options.

  • @MarcoPolo-je5ej
    @MarcoPolo-je5ej Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome job, Rick. Steve Vai is such a cool person and of course, one of the most amazing musicians walking around on the planet right now.

  • @omerorhun3373
    @omerorhun3373 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Rick. You both are so nice and kind. Just beautiful.....

  • @kurtkensson2059
    @kurtkensson2059 Před 4 lety +4

    I saw him play with Frank Zappa, 1981. Two of the greatest, playing together. (Moon even came out with a paper bag on her head, and sang 'Valley Girl' which hadn't even been released yet. The audience sat there wondering, what the heck was that?) I am always impressed by his intelligence. How great, Rick, that he complimented your musical knowledge!

  • @joycesanders4898
    @joycesanders4898 Před 4 lety +8

    Mr. Steve Vai...one of the Greatest...ever...was or will be...the only reason I play with a pick,..sometimes.

    • @garymoores9248
      @garymoores9248 Před 4 lety

      and Vai took lessons from Joe Satriani...who's the greatest?😉

    • @rmg4213
      @rmg4213 Před 4 lety +1

      Great guitarist and a great guitar.

    • @o.b.7217
      @o.b.7217 Před 4 lety +3

      @@garymoores9248 "and Vai took lessons from Joe Satriani...who's the greatest?😉"
      ----
      I'm not taking sides here, but...have you ever heard the expression "the student has become the master"? 😉

    • @garymoores9248
      @garymoores9248 Před 4 lety

      @@o.b.7217 in this context..no. not for me.
      both JS and SV can be OTT 'widdly' for me...(but nowhere near as OTT as Malmsteen🤮).
      but..as for tutor/pupil? personally, I prefer the tutor. the only SV track I really like is 'Whispering a prayer'..whereas I like many more JS songs.

  • @manuelornato3722
    @manuelornato3722 Před 4 lety

    For whatever reason I'm not a fan of Steve Vai's music but I really appreciate him as a person

  • @fulltiltgonzales
    @fulltiltgonzales Před 4 lety

    It seems like about once per day Rick does something musical that blows me away completely. When my musician friends watch him, the same thing happens to every single one of them without fail except if they are assholes.

  • @Virtual-Media
    @Virtual-Media Před 4 lety +45

    If there's ever a Steve Vai movie Jim Carrey could play the role.

    • @ArtMuzak
      @ArtMuzak Před 4 lety

      Virtual Media or viceversa

    • @iseeu-fp9po
      @iseeu-fp9po Před 4 lety

      But you DO know that Vai played in a movie once, right? It's called "Crossroads". You should really check it out! :)

    • @Virtual-Media
      @Virtual-Media Před 4 lety +4

      @@iseeu-fp9po Seen it shortly after release and several times afterwords.
      I was just referring to the resemblance and manerisims, thanks for the suggestion though..

    • @sialatorah
      @sialatorah Před 3 lety +1

      @@Virtual-Media they could interpret each other because they're both performers and players... very expressive people.

    • @victorman88
      @victorman88 Před 3 lety +1

      no way. Vai is humble and down to earth. carrey is alway 'on'.

  • @tomacosta85
    @tomacosta85 Před 4 lety +11

    I met Steve. Class act. He signed my Ibanez RG. First time a saw a guitarist who was electric and played it like a toy and do virtually anything at will. Talk scream pray curse love hate.

  • @jasonxoc
    @jasonxoc Před 4 lety

    Rick, I’m so happy your channel has grown so radically. You deserve all the success brother man.

  • @HofTheStage
    @HofTheStage Před 4 lety

    Love watching this. 2 music gods just having a talk. Epic

  • @wladekwloszcz3803
    @wladekwloszcz3803 Před 4 lety +3

    love great artists, these guys raise the spirits of all of us, rather than divide us, like these north american, eastern european, asian, chinese, south american, russian criminal politicians do.

  • @dostacos1
    @dostacos1 Před 4 lety +6

    Steve’s hands are massive.

    • @jolewis9919
      @jolewis9919 Před 3 lety

      Indeed, I have noticed this with other great guitarists, makes sense hey.

  • @adamfstewart81
    @adamfstewart81 Před 4 lety

    I love how Steve Vai is such a fan of things, and I love that he watches CZcams! So down to earth! So kind! So wise! The world needs more Steve Vai in 2020, please. :)

  • @codedesigns9284
    @codedesigns9284 Před 4 lety

    That's amazing to interview Steve Vai! You're living the dream Rick! Keep up the amazing work and thank you for sharing all valuable insight.

  • @MrTooter007
    @MrTooter007 Před 4 lety +4

    Cool interview Mr. Beato with the wizard! These "new" Synergy modules are actually pretty much the same tech that Egnater / Randall was selling pre 2008 in the MTS series. Glad to see them making a comeback, as I thought they were a really cool (albeit expensive) idea and ahead of their time back then.

    • @JRP3music
      @JRP3music Před 4 lety +1

      They have greatly improved, since. 2 channels per module. Actual manufacturers make the modules with Synergy. I am saving my $2,800 to build a new rack setup. This tech is a lot more exciting than digital models.

    • @MrTooter007
      @MrTooter007 Před 4 lety

      @@JRP3music I agree with you on that, have yet to find a digital model that really turns my crank. It is cool that they are incorporating dual channels on the modules now and actual collaboration with the companies who preamps they used to infer (aka blackface, british, etc) is very cool! Excited to see where this goes and hopefully get one.

    • @OhNoNotThis
      @OhNoNotThis Před 4 lety +1

      Listened to an interview with The Used's Joey Bradford and apparently the Synergy is licensing the Randall patent. It's a great idea for the touring musician, so much nicer to have it in a flight rack.

    • @JRP3music
      @JRP3music Před 4 lety

      @@OhNoNotThis Egnater created the modular system. Randall licensed from Egnater. Synergy has Fryette, Egnater and other partnering companies working together with Synergy. Big improvements since Randall's version. The other modules are backward compatible.

    • @OhNoNotThis
      @OhNoNotThis Před 4 lety

      @@JRP3music Rad, thanks for the clarification and I didn't know about the compatibility!

  • @johnnewtoniv1637
    @johnnewtoniv1637 Před 4 lety +11

    I love Steve, huge influence, but it irked me when he said I can feel the 1ms latency and it makes me feel disconnected, but then goes through the axe fx for the effects, which is going to introduce the very latency he just said he cant stand

    • @allanwilson8878
      @allanwilson8878 Před 4 lety

      John Newton IV Exactly. Spot on.

    • @rossellis6679
      @rossellis6679 Před 4 lety +2

      So as he moves around the stage the 3 ms latency between him a the speakers doesn’t bother him?

    • @guitarbrix
      @guitarbrix Před 4 lety

      He uses the synergy as his main amp which is a tube amp. The axe fx is just for effects which i think he uses only in certain songs. It's like stepping on a digital pedals. Some guitar players uses axe fx as their main amp and effects.

    • @gavinaston5716
      @gavinaston5716 Před 4 lety +2

      You know how some people prefer Gibson to a Fender because the string length is 24.75 vs 25.5? After a few weeks playing one for a while you "forget" the difference. Playing music is a feeling in your hands, your head, and your heart. Steve is telling you what he finds important. If you don't find that same thing important that's about how you feel. When you become a player like Steve you have earned the right to say how you feel and people will listen. The latency as you move around the stage goes back and forth. The latency in a modeling amp is a constant. Maybe he's ok with it moving but doesn't like it stationary? Maybe it's JUST how it makes him feel.

    • @johnnewtoniv1637
      @johnnewtoniv1637 Před 4 lety +1

      @@gavinaston5716 r/woosh, dude he said i cant stand the latency, but then he runs his tube amp through it for the effects, it has a static latency penalty no matter what is on the chain, so he has the latency he hates at all times because of how his rig is setup

  • @LisaMAltemose
    @LisaMAltemose Před 4 lety +2

    What a great interview! And wow! When Steve Vai says he watched your channel grow and compliments you...How awesome that must've felt! You definitely know how to do an interview. Sometimes the best interviewers are the ones who know when to be quiet and let the interviewee speak!

  • @timharrington4470
    @timharrington4470 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoyed this interview a lot. I remember going through a phase of listening to Steve Vai a lot. Listening to him speak so eloquently and to the point shows another side of this amazing musician after all these years.

  • @andresilvasophisma
    @andresilvasophisma Před 4 lety +40

    Vai 2 - 0 Metheny
    Come on Pat, just do it.

    • @jorgecds
      @jorgecds Před 4 lety +1

      Lol what happened with Metheny?

    • @andresilvasophisma
      @andresilvasophisma Před 4 lety +5

      Apparently he doesn't want to be interviewed.
      We got Vai twice but no Metheny.

    • @tapiiRE
      @tapiiRE Před 3 lety

      Metheny is beyond anything Vai has ever done, or will ever do, in his life.

  • @TabithaStabitha
    @TabithaStabitha Před 4 lety +3

    F
    Rick & Steve Vai 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘😍

  • @kaizerbass3336
    @kaizerbass3336 Před 4 lety

    Steve is just so chill and cool dude

  • @melodypedals4827
    @melodypedals4827 Před 3 lety

    Wow steve giving Rick High Praise . Rick is awesome it’s good to see a player at the top is down to earth enough to say it ! We all know it ! Rick kicks ass !

  • @MK-tj5bf
    @MK-tj5bf Před 4 lety +3

    I don’t understand why people put dislikes to this video here.

    • @DougDopplerMusic
      @DougDopplerMusic Před 4 lety

      Because for everything awesome, someone out there just can't help being a critic.

    • @serenemachine9110
      @serenemachine9110 Před 4 lety +1

      There's a bunch of people who hate on Steve no matter what he does. I blame it on jealousy. I could be wrong but that's what it seems like to me.

  • @michaelmoore7975
    @michaelmoore7975 Před 4 lety +14

    How many here: Recognize his technical virtuosity. Realize he is one of the best among the best that ever was. Think he is a musical genius. Believe him to be a great, giving guy. Can't get into his music because it's unlistenable.

    • @wizmos74
      @wizmos74 Před 4 lety +1

      He's virtuous guitar but for me most important is soul in guitar and Jimi Hendrix won between them two

    • @hedgehog1965uk
      @hedgehog1965uk Před 4 lety +3

      I know what you mean. I do love Passion & Warfare, but most of his other stuff I just have a hard time getting into. It's why I really prefer Satriani. Very similar in style (for obvious reasons), but his music just seems so much more accessible and really hits the spot for me.

    • @High_Lord_Of_Terra
      @High_Lord_Of_Terra Před 4 lety

      I've loved all of Steve's solo output but I understand why others don't like it so much.

    • @michaelmoore7975
      @michaelmoore7975 Před 4 lety

      To be fair, there are some songs i like as well. It's kinda the same with Zappa or Steely Dan and I'm sure I can think of others.

    •  Před 4 lety +3

      It seems like the time with Zappa influenced him a little too much. But still, Alcatrazz and DLR band. Damn. That is some insane guitar playing.

  • @graemelightbody1144
    @graemelightbody1144 Před 4 lety +1

    The most underrated-highly rated guitarist of all time - amazing musician

  • @sunpathviewer
    @sunpathviewer Před 4 lety +1

    Steve naturally does string push-ups accenting his comments... love it!