This was such an honor and a blast. I hope you enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - The origin of the Hydra 4:00 - How is the Hydra held up? 5:01 - Breaking down "The Teeth of the Hydra" 15:58 - How to beat frustration 18:50 - The hardest thing Steve has ever done 23:10 - Controlling psychological time 24:39 - How much does the Hydra weigh? 27:39 - Will the Hydra be played on tour? 28:44 - Breaking down every piece of the Hydra 30:05 - The signal path 31:56 - The melodic aspects of the Hydra 35:35 - Steve's motivational halftime speech
You deserve for what you do. Hat's off for your awesome contents. I really find out and learn things from your contents, thanks man for all this amazing and real music scenario to the world.
"I Wanted to play a song with one hand to impress people". why don't you actually worry about making a good song? With a band, melody, riffs and someone singing a good lyric? I don't give a damn how many solos you make, or how many hands you use to do it. There is more guitar in the Sex Pistols album than there is in all Steve Vai's career.
Vai will be 100 years old and still telling people about ideas in his head that he's working on. A guy that can do the impossible on a regular basis...just amazing talent.
I appreciate how Steve tries to impress on Tyler, and anyone who can grasp the concept, of rewarding yourself for the small hurdles you clear first, before trying to move forward right away in an attempt to get it ALL perfect
Its wonderful to hear Steve talking about guitar tech, you would expect a lot of guitarists from the era he started in to kinda stick to the basics and the stuff they started with but he seems to have really kept up with all of the guitar tech development over the years
I remember when I first time saw pictures of the Hydra I thought "there's no way he's actually going to play that thing for minutes". As it turns out I was baaadly wrong. I'll never underestimate Steve Vai's abilities anymore.
Steve Vai admits he can bend time like a wizard and names Tyler as his apprentice! Congratulations Mr. Tyler! Excellent interview, thank you brother! 🤟😎🤟
Honestly this was the most interesting guitar discussion I've listened to in ages. There was so much nuanced discussion of the compositional and technique choices (and tradeoffs) that we have to make when writing. So fascinating to hear that whole discussion in the context of a wild instrument that truly does deserve its own deep explanation. Great stuff.
Saw Vai live at the House of Blues in Orlando way back in 2009. He actually took the time to talk to us after the show. It's so cool when your hero turns out to be a super cool dude.
Steve Vai is a true gentleman. He always treats everyone with true respect. His guitar playing is Mind Blowing and yet he stays humble. I truly believe and can obviously see he has the mastery like no one before him. NO ONE. His guitar playing is Cosmic. From another world. Word. Every little accomplishment is cause for celebration.
Fuckin love Stevie Vai, brilliant man! Haven't always loved his songs, but he is a tremendous human being and a brilliant example of a true guitar entrepreneur 🙌 hats off to you sir always
I love how up to date with technology Stev keeps up man. Guy really just embraced the way music has changed while still playyng the music he’s always been known for. What a talent.
This is such a great experience it's like you're learning Steve's personality that much more. He's truly a good person let alone an amazing guitarist. That button on his guitar is one of his Alien Love Secrets. ;) lol. Thanks for the great content Tyler. Keep shreddin!
There's probably nothing better than having Steve Vai tell you how good you are doing for the guitar community and exclusively breaking down his song on your channel.
Musically speaking, Steve Vai has always been the biggest freak in the room. Now he's 3. I love it! Thanks for this content. It's great to hear him break this insanity down.
Wow you really have climbed to the top man! Vai breaking down his craziest song ever on your channel! Thanks Tyler and Steve for this. Hydra still blowing my mind!
What an awesome interview, I can only pretend to imagine what an amazing experience this was to chat with such an iconic guitarist and delve into his mind, particularly with this instrument and this composition. Well done!
Thank u 4 this interview n getting Steve to open up n share the processes in his thoughts n his actions. After watching this interview, I understand why he is the legend that he is.
GREAT VIDEO! So amazing. I watch Steve on his channel, and his chats are great. And I’m totally in agreement with his “hyper-present”. When you get in that zone, you absolutely can do anything.
You'll never hear this song on radio. The radio is too small of a platform and its audience too musically inept to appreciate. They want to hear soppy rhyming lyrics inside relatively simple musical arrangements as opposed to the mastery of Steve Vai. By the way, when time stands still you are in the zone. You become breathless. Paramahansa Yogananda said many times that breathlessness is deathlessness. I've only experienced it one time at a Yoga retreat called Ananda. It's a state of ecstasy. A state of pure bliss.
I'm 30 and I have never seen an electric guitar up close and I have very convincing reasons why. But my passion to listen and think about great songs - mostly including only rock songs and everything that has guitar in itself - has kept me alive. I'm living in an 80 million population country where almost every thing that can give you joy is prohibited...and I'm pretty sure just a few people have listened to this in my home country. Why? Simply just because :)... and that kinda gives me a feeling of uniqueness and that's f**king marvellous. Guess which country I live in(?!)
I love how far Tyler and the channel have come, the content was always great but to see him develop relationships with legends like Steve and Paul over the years was amazing. Idk if Tyler is living THE dream but he is definitely living A dream (at least what I would consider a dream) at points now.
I feel like there's a lot of great stuff going on with guitar players these days. Maybe it's me slowly getting better at this whole thing and being more perceptive ... but I feel like there's a lot of new stuff out there in what felt like arrested development for the longest time. It's great to see players like Steve come out and blow EVERYBODY's mind where before he seemed like one of those 80s maestros of old who didn't have anything new to offer. It's inspiring ... I wanna be like that when I get older. And also you, Tyler ... I watched one of your jams during my work break today and caught myself saying "nice" and being inspired to pick up my guitar time and again. Let's all just keep going. It's a great place we're in, even though standards are getting ridiculous, but that's just who we are.
Great interview Tyler! You did great at letting him talk and not interupting constantly, something we see way too much these days. You have my respect! Thank you Steve for sharing! This is historically important and a gem
Vai seams like the most humble person ever. He play like whole band on one guitar and acts so casual about it. Its just awesome. He is this one guy who teach beginner and don't act like he is better then him, his just act like guy who remember when he starts and enjoy it
Steve always has incredibly useful insights and advice, not just for creatives but for life in general. It's always a treat to listen to him expound on how he views life.
both of you are class acts man! Mr. Vai you have always been such a nice humble guy. Met you once years ago when you were in Denver making the G3 Dvd recording.
Steve Vai is a great guitar player but what is really clear from listening to his music and interviews is that how good he is at composing. He creates a vision for what he wants to hear and methodically goes through all the step needed to figure out each piece of the puzzle to get the final song. It's really amazing to hear how much thought and effort went into to planning each part.
I remember years ago I heard a live record when Steve was just entertaining the audience between the show blocks and he made sounds with the guitar that resembles to the singing of a blue whale. That was so majestic and enchatnting. Love everything he does!
The background music, especially at the. End of the video were epic genius level stuff. Kill Bill Quentin Tarrentino stuff. Keep rockin in the free world!
This was such an honor and a blast. I hope you enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - The origin of the Hydra
4:00 - How is the Hydra held up?
5:01 - Breaking down "The Teeth of the Hydra"
15:58 - How to beat frustration
18:50 - The hardest thing Steve has ever done
23:10 - Controlling psychological time
24:39 - How much does the Hydra weigh?
27:39 - Will the Hydra be played on tour?
28:44 - Breaking down every piece of the Hydra
30:05 - The signal path
31:56 - The melodic aspects of the Hydra
35:35 - Steve's motivational halftime speech
21:38 - I cannot believe you let this go.
One of your best videos so far.....thanks.
Brilliant stuff. Your music video breakdown of teeth of the hydra was great, and this is the perfect follow up.
@@Rektrishun IDK, he probably didn’t want to intrude. But still…
You deserve for what you do. Hat's off for your awesome contents. I really find out and learn things from your contents, thanks man for all this amazing and real music scenario to the world.
Imagine being told by Steve Vai that you're doing great work in the name of guitar music.
What a compliment, well done Tyler.
Imagine putting a spring noise over Steve Vai saying something about his ... hydra?
Imagine
It amazed me how Tyler kept it together, I would have definitely burst into tears
"I Wanted to play a song with one hand to impress people". why don't you actually worry about making a good song? With a band, melody, riffs and someone singing a good lyric? I don't give a damn how many solos you make, or how many hands you use to do it. There is more guitar in the Sex Pistols album than there is in all Steve Vai's career.
@@felipez7113 imagine honestly thinking that's true 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Wow, Steve Vai breaking down this song on your channel. How will you ever top this?!? This so so awesome. Thank you. My hats off to you and Steve.
No need to think of it that way! I’m sure he’ll just keep doing things he thinks are awesome.
Vai will be 100 years old and still telling people about ideas in his head that he's working on. A guy that can do the impossible on a regular basis...just amazing talent.
My GOD every time I listen to Steve Vai speak, I just find myself smiling. What a guy, what a soul, what a player.
I appreciate how Steve tries to impress on Tyler, and anyone who can grasp the concept, of rewarding yourself for the small hurdles you clear first, before trying to move forward right away in an attempt to get it ALL perfect
You know you are winning at music, when Steve Vai thanks you for what you do!!!!!!
Its wonderful to hear Steve talking about guitar tech, you would expect a lot of guitarists from the era he started in to kinda stick to the basics and the stuff they started with but he seems to have really kept up with all of the guitar tech development over the years
My gosh what a complete honor, I'd be tripping over every word if I got to interview Steve Vai. Congratulations.
I remember when I first time saw pictures of the Hydra I thought "there's no way he's actually going to play that thing for minutes". As it turns out I was baaadly wrong. I'll never underestimate Steve Vai's abilities anymore.
Steve Vai admits he can bend time like a wizard and names Tyler as his apprentice! Congratulations Mr. Tyler! Excellent interview, thank you brother! 🤟😎🤟
Honestly this was the most interesting guitar discussion I've listened to in ages. There was so much nuanced discussion of the compositional and technique choices (and tradeoffs) that we have to make when writing. So fascinating to hear that whole discussion in the context of a wild instrument that truly does deserve its own deep explanation. Great stuff.
Saw Vai live at the House of Blues in Orlando way back in 2009. He actually took the time to talk to us after the show. It's so cool when your hero turns out to be a super cool dude.
Steve Vai is a true gentleman. He always treats everyone with true respect. His guitar playing is Mind Blowing and yet he stays humble. I truly believe and can obviously see he has the mastery like no one before him. NO ONE. His guitar playing is Cosmic. From another world. Word. Every little accomplishment is cause for celebration.
It's cool how chill vai is, congrats on having him on your channel man!
That final thought really inspired me. Thanks Steve Vai!!
Fuckin love Stevie Vai, brilliant man! Haven't always loved his songs, but he is a tremendous human being and a brilliant example of a true guitar entrepreneur 🙌 hats off to you sir always
Great job, Tyler. Steve Vai is so down to earth. What an inspiration.
Love to see the relationship you guys are developing! One of your idols is a fan of what you do and clearly respects you.. Happy for you man!
I love how up to date with technology Stev keeps up man. Guy really just embraced the way music has changed while still playyng the music he’s always been known for. What a talent.
This is such a great experience it's like you're learning Steve's personality that much more. He's truly a good person let alone an amazing guitarist. That button on his guitar is one of his Alien Love Secrets. ;) lol. Thanks for the great content Tyler. Keep shreddin!
There's probably nothing better than having Steve Vai tell you how good you are doing for the guitar community and exclusively breaking down his song on your channel.
Musically speaking, Steve Vai has always been the biggest freak in the room. Now he's 3. I love it! Thanks for this content. It's great to hear him break this insanity down.
16:04 “here’s a great way to circumnavigate frustration”
so inspirational!
Wow you really have climbed to the top man! Vai breaking down his craziest song ever on your channel! Thanks Tyler and Steve for this. Hydra still blowing my mind!
Wonderful interview! Steve is so amazing and full of wisdom and insight.
Great Interview ! Steve is such a humble, wise and funny person.😁
absolutely legendary, congratulations man
What an awesome interview, I can only pretend to imagine what an amazing experience this was to chat with such an iconic guitarist and delve into his mind, particularly with this instrument and this composition. Well done!
Thank u 4 this interview n getting Steve to open up n share the processes in his thoughts n his actions. After watching this interview, I understand why he is the legend that he is.
Could you imagine trying to promote online guitar lessons, then a couple years later you’re chillin with Steve Vai. That’s a huge accomplishment!
GREAT VIDEO! So amazing. I watch Steve on his channel, and his chats are great. And I’m totally in agreement with his “hyper-present”. When you get in that zone, you absolutely can do anything.
You'll never hear this song on radio. The radio is too small of a platform and its audience too musically inept to appreciate. They want to hear soppy rhyming lyrics inside relatively simple musical arrangements as opposed to the mastery of Steve Vai. By the way, when time stands still you are in the zone. You become breathless. Paramahansa Yogananda said many times that breathlessness is deathlessness. I've only experienced it one time at a Yoga retreat called Ananda. It's a state of ecstasy. A state of pure bliss.
Freaking AWESOME interview! Thank you both! 🤘
I'm 30 and I have never seen an electric guitar up close and I have very convincing reasons why. But my passion to listen and think about great songs - mostly including only rock songs and everything that has guitar in itself - has kept me alive. I'm living in an 80 million population country where almost every thing that can give you joy is prohibited...and I'm pretty sure just a few people have listened to this in my home country. Why? Simply just because :)... and that kinda gives me a feeling of uniqueness and that's f**king marvellous. Guess which country I live in(?!)
I love how far Tyler and the channel have come, the content was always great but to see him develop relationships with legends like Steve and Paul over the years was amazing. Idk if Tyler is living THE dream but he is definitely living A dream (at least what I would consider a dream) at points now.
Wow, fascinating interview! Thanks to you and Steve for putting this together!
I love that you guys are homies...that's gotta be so damn cool. Great video Tyler, thanks mate.
i'm just pure smiles the entire time steve vai talks
Seeing you together is just pure awesomeness.
Great interview, Steve Vai is amazing love his philosophy in general.
That was an amazing video, Steve Vai is a legend!
what a great interview, Steve is the best, a great guitarist, composer, artist. Thanks
I feel like there's a lot of great stuff going on with guitar players these days. Maybe it's me slowly getting better at this whole thing and being more perceptive ... but I feel like there's a lot of new stuff out there in what felt like arrested development for the longest time. It's great to see players like Steve come out and blow EVERYBODY's mind where before he seemed like one of those 80s maestros of old who didn't have anything new to offer. It's inspiring ... I wanna be like that when I get older. And also you, Tyler ... I watched one of your jams during my work break today and caught myself saying "nice" and being inspired to pick up my guitar time and again. Let's all just keep going. It's a great place we're in, even though standards are getting ridiculous, but that's just who we are.
Great interview Tyler! You did great at letting him talk and not interupting constantly, something we see way too much these days. You have my respect! Thank you Steve for sharing! This is historically important and a gem
LEGENDARY GUITAR PLAYING... MELODY IS BEAUTIFUL.. ROCKY.. RICH RIFFS.
I love you Steve, you have brought so much beautiful music/attitude to the world!
Wow that was so cool going through the whole song with Steve what is an honor great job Tyler super interesting👍🏻🎸
Amazing man and so humble too.
I've always liked Steve Vai regardless but this video just entirely boosted my view of him even further, hell yeah 🤘
I’m glad for you bro!!! That was a great video!! The GOAT himself! WOW!!!!!!
The Last 5 Min Show How Much Spiritual Steve is. THX ;) Message Received and Learned.
Can this be a weekly podcast? like Steve and Tyler discussing life and music every week?
Vai seams like the most humble person ever. He play like whole band on one guitar and acts so casual about it. Its just awesome. He is this one guy who teach beginner and don't act like he is better then him, his just act like guy who remember when he starts and enjoy it
Wow! Powerful stuff in here, particularly towards the end. This is just as good as anything that Tony Robbins has done as far as motivation goes.
Probably the most amazing piece of guitar music ever written. I'm still floored.
I had that exact thought when I first saw the video
Steve always has incredibly useful insights and advice, not just for creatives but for life in general. It's always a treat to listen to him expound on how he views life.
This has to be the best interview I have seen in a long time !
both of you are class acts man! Mr. Vai you have always been such a nice humble guy. Met you once years ago when you were in Denver making the G3 Dvd recording.
Wow. Thanks for sharing this interview with us, and thanks to Steve Vai for breaking it down on your channel for us.
The last 5 minutes are Pure Gold.
Steve Vai is a great guitar player but what is really clear from listening to his music and interviews is that how good he is at composing. He creates a vision for what he wants to hear and methodically goes through all the step needed to figure out each piece of the puzzle to get the final song. It's really amazing to hear how much thought and effort went into to planning each part.
LOVE Steve's wrap up in his "motivational halftime speech"!!! Gr8 vid Tyler and thanks to you AND Steve!!!
To master Steve, the extra neck solo part is the best part ! not ridiculous at all ! thank you to sastify us !
Stevie is a great soul
When I saw it the first time it completely blew me away. Speechless!
Thanks Steve, inspiring and insightful as ever.
My favorite thing about the guitar community is that you can make a music video about the cool new guitar you got.
Not only is Mr Vai the best player ever but seems like one of best human beings ever too. Tyler your awesome as well!
Thanks Steve , I really needed to hear your prospective to creativity today! By the way: I think I know you do your trick but it’s safe with me !
congrats on enjoying the fruits of all your hard work.
He's still pushing himself. Fucking legend.
what a chance you had man ! Great video with the dog himself
Interview Steve Vai and the video is filled with sound effects
What is the hardest part of playing this song?
Steve: "Holding the pick!"
Thank you for the deep dive into the Hydra and Steve's mindset. Great stuff!
What a well done interview 👏 👍 🙌
Amazing video, very inspiring. Congratulations.
What a great show brother very inspiring
.thanks
I remember years ago I heard a live record when Steve was just entertaining the audience between the show blocks and he made sounds with the guitar that resembles to the singing of a blue whale. That was so majestic and enchatnting.
Love everything he does!
You can't force your passion...you follow it...only then it can come to you.
Brilliant interview 🙏👏👏👏
This was a great way to start my Monday right. Thanks!!
Steve Vai is such a sweetheart. Who better to talk to than you another Sweetheart.
Great job congrats Tyler.
Love Steve love this channel
Just great, great interview. 👍
Thank you thank you thank youuuu for this interview, sooo inspirational 🙏🙏
The background music, especially at the. End of the video were epic genius level stuff. Kill Bill Quentin Tarrentino stuff. Keep rockin in the free world!
Enjoyed the show brother! Awesome channel!
VERY interesting interview with a VERY interesting guitar player!
Great interview bro. !!!
This song has solidified Steve as the GOAT, period.
SUBSCRIBED! Thank you for sharing such inspirational wisdom.
We can keep describing Steve’s greatness, but the words are not enough.
@6:09.. who remembers the Nixte tube display? Ha, that's amazing...
Are you freaking serious? This is just amazing. Congratulations Tyler, thank thank you Mr.Vai
This is so freakin cool! :) Thank you guys for doing this! 🤘🏽🏆
I loved this so much! Thank you!
So Epic !!! Nice Interview never listen over a to 10 min intervew 😂but i listen the entire thing ! So freaking Epic !!!
The best part of the video is when Steve looks at the camera and says "Hey, Yeah!"