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".
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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 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
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.
Yeah you would think YT would have a process where for extended music the uploader could apply for an uninterrupted clip. Would just show some respect. But then again knowing the globalist psychopaths that own social media, that would be impossible. Elon Musk excepted.😊😊
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
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.
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....
"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
@@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!
Extremely cool! I used to work in television and have dabbled in a few small live events. You experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and your camera ops were great too.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
+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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Steve Vai is the absolute GOAT!!!! My all-time favorite guitarist and he will always be! And this is from a 44 year drummer who loves both lead guitar and bass, that to me, if they work, you have a band!!
Even with a whammy bar I think you have to start utilizing it from early on in the way these uber-guitarists do. I got whammys and I never used it like this so I sound like a noob even after 20 some yrs playing pretty fast stuff. He got some skillz, holmes!! lol
@@margotarancibia172 No soy un buen hablante de español, pero debo admitir que tu historia me sorprendió mucho. Es muy difícil ver a alguien con tan buen gusto musical como tú o los tuyos.
I have been around guitarists for decades and whenever they ask for requests I always say this song and they just laugh and tell me that there is only one person who can play it and that’s Steve Vai.
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".
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.
This is actually my first time listening to Steve Vai and all i can say is " ". Words can't actually describe how beautifully composed this performance was, and just how incredibly talented this man is. Rock on brotha!
Ive tried tp like him. Cant stand his note arrangements and harmonics. Technically there right, but man are they god awful to listen to. Cant stand his music but hes a cool guy for sure.
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.
Steve is the God of guitar. He should be considered one of the best composers of all time. He allows the guitar to breath and expresses its full versatility and spirit. He is a son of Hendrix, and will always be my favorite musician.
Check out Frank Marino live and Babyalon instrumental version this guy from Montreal Canada is best guitar player i have ever seen and have seen some of the best since the early 1960s he was around in the early 1970s you will be amazed .take care
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.
WOW...!!! It's been along time since I've heard Steve play.... Used to be a big fan years ago... Just discovered this today, 11-5-2020 and, DAMN! I'm a recommitted fan again! He hasn't lost any of his extraordinary MAGIC!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! I think GOD would be pleased with Steve's love gift!
Being at one with the instrument cannot be taught. Trusting instinct is a step too far for many. The ability to let go and fly on the edge of control, that is the mark of a master. My life would be less if I never heard this. Thank you.
This is instrumental rock at its best - the composition, the passion and emotion generated by the music, the dynamics, everything. Steve, you are a musical genius. :)
That's where some guitarists lose me: wasted notes. Watch a video of Eric Johnson playing Cliffs of Dover live and the ability is INSANE, but he takes two minutes before he can make me feel anything. Mr. Vai, on the other hand, has me soaring in feeling from beginning to end.
XistoKente there's some real morons on here that say he is ...ahem....Mechanical, no heart, plays too fast, no feeling , just makes noise..wastes notes..whammys too much, and is not innovative...I just have to shake my head in disgust. I've never heard people deliberately go out of thier way to try to not like his ability...there must be alot of disgruntled guitarists who can't play fast or something, it makes me laugh..they hate it if someone has more of a gift than them. Morons that don't practice thier guitar. They see someone who actually has talent and they have to try to pick apart every detail they can. Hilarious!
"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...
Not trying to be offensive or anything, but if you are deaf how do you listen to music? Do you like feel the vibrations or something? It’s pretty amazing that you can play an instrument without being able to hear it.
@@calebm.5698 I wear powerful hearing aids that help me “hear” the music. It’s not anywhere near the same as having normal hearing but I’ll work with what I got. I play bass because I can feel it and that helps.
I think that head move 6:06 is called feeling and one of the coolest moves without even trying to be cool and camera zooming added to this thing even more emotion. amazing guitarist and one of the real artists
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!
I played this in my sleep once. literally was dreaming i was playing this and it rocked, then woke up and tried it and didn't really come close. best dream i ever had :)
Perfection.... how do you replicate the studio version note for note in a live performance.. the master ....the genius..Mr Steve Vai!!.... So blessed to have seen him play this live
Harley I thought you were supposed to copy the studio version... It's your song that you recorded yourself playing, no? Maybe not exactly the same style, but the same notes, right.
It's actually not note for note. He does improvise and modify some parts. You'd know that if you knew the song well. I still reckon his best live performance of this was in the original G3 th-cam.com/video/mDZuNM3HmU4/w-d-xo.html
So, I've listened to this song since Passion & Warfare came out and to this day it still makes my hair stand up and gives me shivers. I've seen people that can play this note for note and yet there is still something lost in those covers. When Mr. Vai plays it, you can actually hear his DNA in musical notes. It's as if he has somehow melded with wood and steel and plastic to produce music many can imitate but not equal. If you look up the word incredible in the dictionary it has a picture of Mr. Vai.
Steve is the reason I ever picked an electric guitar up, I had never heard anything like it before and 3 Years later I can feel his influence in my playing. I have never had a direct tutor but simply spent time with the guitar and what I could hear and see. I listen to all genres of music from all time periods and my ear has developed tremendously compared to when I first saw this in 2021, but above any other artist this man is the driving influence, from the way my fingers move across the board to the way I hear it after it's played. - I cannot play a note in this track, but I have my own voice and Steve is the reason I found it and what I do play you can feel his influence. Others might see this as a reason to never start. I saw it as precisely why I should.
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.
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".
Could be it !!
lol...
Turn it down? You mean turn it down like this?
@@billycherokee7630well he means young vai writing it and his mom says for the love of god since she’s mad and that’s where he got the name for it
Wrong
Massive respect for those strings for staying in tune.
Floyd Rose does a good job. His takes a pounding.
@@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
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.
@@richardkranium2944 Yes mate, ESP certainly turn out Fantastic Gats Thats for sure bud! All the best! Take care - Skorp, Western Australia.
That's the magic of locking nuts
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.
Прими мои соболезнования
For the love of GOD
sorry for your lose
May his soul rest in peace 🙏
Sinto muito pela sua perda amigo, e que DEUS conforte o seu coração.
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.
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!
We need an update!
Bro please drop the update and did you do the solo at 4:37
@@Nick_case983 yes but my stupid ass went for a tapping thing and messed up like 3 notes but its fine cause theres like thousands
@@robertstanikmas447 I feel like I did well. Steve’s new backup guitarist saw it and said he liked it!
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
Yes! And the song's title is magnificent. Steve Vai is AMAZING!
*17 years later
G3 is cleaner, this sounds like out of tune
Absolutely yes.❤
His facial expressions too haha
steve vai is the reason i don't let people tell me I'm good at guitar
I thought I was a good guitar player until I watched this, now I realize just how bad I really am 🤣🤘
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
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
Lead
@@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
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.
It has more to do with having multiple cameras and savvy editing, but I hear ya.
Steve Vai edited all of the video himself!
@@Guitareben really? dang
Ssolid point
@@Guitareben he’s capping 🧢
So nice of TH-cam to stop the song at 7:00 to tell me about the Toyota Highlander. Just what I needed in that moment
lmfao
Yeah you would think YT would have a process where for extended music the uploader could apply for an uninterrupted clip. Would just show some respect. But then again knowing the globalist psychopaths that own social media, that would be impossible. Elon Musk excepted.😊😊
Bro no te pueden joder así
I got a weird volunteer ad, so good on you 😊
I got some lame ass Cruise Line. I ain't that old yet!
The one who invented guitar couldn't have imagined this level of talent
Clearly. They didn't have electricity back then
The inventor is either staring down in awe or turning around in their grave.
good point!
Hard work
....Steve Vai didn't invent the guitar???😮
The conductor's reaction at 2:33 when the crowd roars is priceless! Like a father that's so proud of his son.
😱😱😱
Well I mean, people don’t cheer during orchestras Lmao. They just get applause at the end. He was probably surprised.
Yes!!
I think that was the moment hue realized he was going to be a part of something astronomical
He never gets that kind of reaction from a normal classical intro 🤘🤘
There is no need for copy right ....no body can play this ...except him
Amen! Thank you for this perfect reply!!
Loads of people can play this, nobody can play at his same level with that emotional sound..
Hmmmmmmmm….no one can play it except him huh?
I wonder what one Mr. JIMI HENDRIX would say to that?
@@zutrue I know right
Mr. Van Halen wouldn't agree.
I'm old and have leukemia.
This is on my Favorites list..
Virtuosity is a rare gift.
Prayers for you.
Good Bless you buddy
Good Bless you！！！
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
Totally agree xx
actually im about to cry right know, it feels like my ears blessed 😂
Really?
You and me both 🥺
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
"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But Your Kids Are Gonna Love it..."
" MCFLY!!!!!!!!!! "
spaceboy3101 no this stuff is undisputed everyone loves it the other stuff Metallica is well maybe it’s good some songs only
Back to the future heheh
Lol 🤣😅
Best back to the future comment! Nice
2:31 My favorite part... When the Conductor turns around and looses a bit of composure when Steve starts playing, LOL! So freaking awesome!!!
I always come back to this song. The emotion is so powerful, one of my favorites from Vai. Probably my all time favorite
Do you know Plini ?? Or Snarky puppy?? La bise joyeuse
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.
Ah yes, the "Guitargasm" the "Instrumental Palsy"
Me: I don't like guitar
Steve vai: you like guitar
Me: I like guitar
is he a jedi?
@@cattamalon yes.
Absolutely no, those kinds of guitar players can only be Sith
😂
@@cattamalon Steve vai: plays guitar
Me: I hate guitar
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.
Jackson Teller agreed bro. This is truely a masterpiece
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.
He was with fuckin' Frank Zappa. What other qualification do you need?😂😅
,I xi
I always joke with my son. Some guitarists are "composer level", this definitely qualifies (understatement)!
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....
bro he has a literal doctorate in music
"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
@@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!
He also unleashed Devin Townsend on the world, for which I am very, VERY grateful.
I was allowed to direct this for Dutch TV. It was a blast!
Cool very 😎
Extremely cool! I used to work in television and have dabbled in a few small live events. You experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and your camera ops were great too.
Awesome
Very cool!
OMG. 2:21 THOSE LOVELY SMOOTH ARM PITS... UGH....
3:30 When both the guitar and symphony hit that lick is so rad.
Damn I had to look hard to find this comment
Haven't seen a man shred like that since my uncle fell into the wood chipper
Made me lol fr
LOL OMG
hahah fuck never saw that coming😂😂😂
Is your uncle ok?
This deserves more likes!!
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.
This is what my guitar watches when im not home
Gotta leave it on 420 likes Im afraid
Loooooooooooooooool
lmao
😂🤣
Lol Guitar porn
Impressive ....then and now .....it always brings a tear
Por el amor de Dios
It brings many tears because it SUCKS SO BAD
Yes, always bring tears.
Cause i dont know how to play it 😥
@@mamankoprok1746 th-cam.com/video/MjrpJDe72Dw/w-d-xo.html
🤘🤘🤘🤘
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.
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
sorry for your loss. come listen again
He's with God now❤️🙏be blessed! You and your loved ones🕊
My sister
So sorry for your loss Joel.Your brother always with you in spirit🙏❤️ Hope this song brings you comfort🙏
@@rebeccaoddi5399 Sorry for your loss🙏♥️
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
listen to tender surrender, its also amazing
@@azu132 yes it is, thanks for the recommendation
@@hotpenguin607 whispering a prayer is also a great song, couldnt recommend enough
You haven't heard Allen Holdsworth, or Jeff Beck I guess. 😅
Listen to Neil Zaza 😊
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!!!
It's oboe, not clarinet. And yeah, it's amazing.
That would be an oboe, not a clarinet.
you noob, it's an oboe, not clarinet
My mistake, but still................breath taking
its a harp and an oboe
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.
couldn't have agreed anymore
I actually needed to hear this. I'm a beginner as well. Thanks. Very true.
+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
+Brandon Thornton You're right, but "hours or even days", are you crazy? It is years or even decades
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.
Incredible. First time a live performance has put a lump in my throat.
Thanks, Steve... for every note.
quazzie1 That's what she said.
Ron Burgundy He was asking for that one
Ron Burgundy
I did set you up pretty good.
A good 'that's what she said' joke never gets old.
*****
A little late to that party hehe
*****
That one was kinda weak.
The Oboe solo is truly incredible
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.
This is not just a guitar solo... Its a historic event for us guitar players...
I honestly thought I’d never be able to play this on guitar. After 2 years, I am correct.
: ))))
Hard work always pays off
I only play the beginning ... and try to do something with the rest.
I've been trying for 8 years myself and still haven't got it yet lol
👇🇮🇩
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5:39 is my absolute favorite part of this song. That lick is actually incredible.
Def one of the highlights. The swelling hits
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
Listen to Steve vais anthology album. Then you'll respect his music
He actually used to suck at guitar this is just what hard work can do
It also helps to have freakishly long fingers
@@apineapple2609 Everyone who plays once sucked.
@@basedbear1605 Sure, but he has said that although he is musically talented, he was not gifted at guitar and was a slow learner
This song still makes me cry. The emotion is unfathomable in this man’s guitar.
i see it as epic
56 years old and brings a tear to my eye as well. So much emotion.
@@toddbarta5054 try comfortably numb's 2nd solo
@@joan9955 this is better imo
@@FunkadelicPancho oh nice but try the pulse version they extended the solo
Me: I'm going to sleep mom.
Me at 3 am:
4:25
Oh maaaan 😂
Hahahahahahaahjahajahahahahahajajdjajdhajsjajajvjqancjsj
Lol!
Your mom is a Jehovah's Witness, right James?
@@lance4842 She was yes. So you can imagine the gravity of the situation.
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.
2:29 Damn he can make that guitar sing
Ti ti ta ya tu tu thu thu te TU te
The fucking guitar just floated!
In that moment the conductor was distracted because he loved that part himself
Master
Can you imagine the pressure on the Clarinet guy? He knew damn well he better get it right.
It's an oboe 🤓
Lol
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.
@@maduude8809 lol as an oboeist I'm dying
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
7:05 trying to close a window in an old car
😆
Haha so fuckn funny.thank you!
JAJAJAJAJAJJAJ IM DYING!!!!!!!
Lol
Lol
Steve Vai is the absolute GOAT!!!! My all-time favorite guitarist and he will always be!
And this is from a 44 year drummer who loves both lead guitar and bass, that to me, if they work, you have a band!!
So good it hurts.
The notes and melodies just flow in your soul.
I can perfectly copy Steve till 2:27
but he's doing nothing bro
+Chuchi 98 No Shit
+Chuchi 98 How stupid are you?
How To Get A Massive Chest I am not a stupid
+Chuchi 98 that's the point of the joke
Me: *imagines myself playing this in the school talent show.*
(Even though I’ve been out of school for 10 years. )
This comment better blow up soon
🔻
Im fourteen and i imagine that everyday 😆
LOL true
Wow that is relatable
This person is a national treasure. I hope he lives forever!!
I don't understand how you can dislike such a piece of brilliant music. I got so many goosebumps from this, i really wish i had a whammy bar
Because he stole it
The people who dislike this say that "Steve Vai has no feel he's too technical"
Even with a whammy bar I think you have to start utilizing it from early on in the way these uber-guitarists do.
I got whammys and I never used it like this so I sound like a noob even after 20 some yrs playing pretty fast stuff. He got some skillz, holmes!! lol
Most of them are friends of Buttered Potato's wife :D
You want more than a wammy bar, you want a high-end floyd rose too. Unless you just wanna wammy casually.
¡ Maraviloso!!!
Probablemente soy la fans mas viejita.( 83 años) . lo sigo por muchísimos años y siempre me fascina!!!
Soy Chilena
@@margotarancibia172 No soy un buen hablante de español, pero debo admitir que tu historia me sorprendió mucho. Es muy difícil ver a alguien con tan buen gusto musical como tú o los tuyos.
I’m 25. My dad always listened to joe satriani and Steve vai when I was a kid. Only now do I realize that his taste in music was beautiful! I love it
Y yo soy la mas joven 🙈
Margot, si siempre le gusta esta musica, nunca va a envesejer como yo. Tengo 66 y siento que tengo viente.
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!!
It's also the best performance of the theme song from the TV series "Kung Fu"!
I have been around guitarists for decades and whenever they ask for requests I always say this song and they just laugh and tell me that there is only one person who can play it and that’s Steve Vai.
You should check out Tina S's cover on youtube.
I honestly don't know how many times I've listened to this. Gives me shivers every single time.
I don't get shivers, but it is magnificent.
@@Ravenbones
If It doesn’t give you shivers listen to 437 again
Playing 10/10
Facial expressions 11/10
LOL so true
Angus Cuthbertson okay but who does it better? Him or Lars? 😂😂
It's because his leather pants are sticking on his butt... :-D
You mean Ulrich? That would be more obscene than what that italian man does to that poor gir... guitar.
he said 10/10 playing
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".
БРАТЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕ СРБИНЕ!
Great story
Vai will always be the goat imo.. His playing is like story telling. Like an ancient war of kingdoms.. I cant stop imaging epic battles in my mind..
4:28 The like button every time I watch this
Cracked my phone doing that
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.
@@41_balisingh20 Believe me, I've mastered it.
@@lablondejames200 i bet you have 😂😎🤟
So you keep clicking and liking/unliking the video 10 times a second. Good to know.
eeeeeeeepic.
you must see the duel in film "crossroads". You are young, it seems to me
so ganun?
Oooohhh Dan It thes Guy os the perfect Lins of guitar lol
Awesome @fadilF :))
hey @andrei ... yeah I've seen crossroads!!
This is actually my first time listening to Steve Vai and all i can say is " ". Words can't actually describe how beautifully composed this performance was, and just how incredibly talented this man is. Rock on brotha!
Check out "i know your here" equally as beautiful.
This was my introduction to him too,
Colin Ferris “passion and warfare”. Best album.
Ive tried tp like him. Cant stand his note arrangements and harmonics. Technically there right, but man are they god awful to listen to. Cant stand his music but hes a cool guy for sure.
If it wasn't for JOE SATRIANI !!!
this man plays with such passion, it brought tears to my eyes.
To anyone who doesn’t play guitar: This is very hard.
Awesome to see that people are still coming to watch the amazing performance
Vai is a musical genius
Is it hard because of all that you have to do with your hands?
@@jazzielarias4300 The most difficult part is to capture the emotions
Very hard even for those who play guitar
Masterpiece. One of the best instrumentals by Vai ever.
What happens at 4:36 is pure magic. WOW
Also at 6:21🥲
5:38 I like when he does this stuff. The force is so strong.
Absolutely
It’s 4:13 for me, just that one high D note over that E chord just… 😩🤤
Steve Vai has got to be one of the greatest guitarist in the world today!!!!
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.
Hope your doing alright mate, They are in peace now
Steve is the God of guitar. He should be considered one of the best composers of all time. He allows the guitar to breath and expresses its full versatility and spirit. He is a son of Hendrix, and will always be my favorite musician.
Nope.
Check out Frank Marino live and Babyalon instrumental version this guy from Montreal Canada is best guitar player i have ever seen and have seen some of the best since the early 1960s he was around in the early 1970s you will be amazed .take care
There's no need for copyright on this, literally noone can play like this
maybe its for the other instruments
Tina S.
Tina S can
even if someone can it doesn't matter, imagine COMPOSING this
Jill from Unlucky Morpheus can play this song on a violin
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.
Man you can really see the emotion he is putting into his playing
Jaiden Damarelos it’s what separates the ok guitarist from the insane ones
Well that applies anything about music. The insane ones are those with emotions
ZyronKyle Pontillas exactly
The way he plays is almost... erotic
He's got dat FEEEEEEEL
Just incredible Speed AND Passion. I see so many "shredders" but lifeless notes, they say nothing.
4:48 that tongue. Man.. He's living the song
Each one of those people in the orchestra can say."Back in the day I Jammed with Steve Vai!
🤘
There's a very valid reason why Zappa employed this man.
Good Taste
He learned a lot about composing from Frank.
WOW...!!! It's been along time since I've heard Steve play.... Used to be a big fan years ago... Just discovered this today, 11-5-2020 and, DAMN! I'm a recommitted fan again! He hasn't lost any of his extraordinary MAGIC!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! I think GOD would be pleased with Steve's love gift!
Melhor performance de um guitarrista que eu vi até hoje, literalmente sensacional, o que esse mestre faz com a guitarra é de arrepiar !!!
The music, the guitar, that man… everything about this song is so perfect. Never gettin tires of this masterpiece
I never do either. ❤️🔥
Having taken band classes my entire time in grade school I can appreciate the use of a good orchestra.
I am completely speechless. The studio version from Passion and Warfare is great, but this live version with orchestra is PHENOMENAL.
Being at one with the instrument cannot be taught. Trusting instinct is a step too far for many. The ability to let go and fly on the edge of control, that is the mark of a master. My life would be less if I never heard this. Thank you.
5:13 when I finally see the roach
:))))))))
Lol
Hhahahahahahaha
🤣🤣😭☠☠☠
This is instrumental rock at its best - the composition, the passion and emotion generated by the music, the dynamics, everything. Steve, you are a musical genius. :)
***** Hohoho. I stand corrected. :)
Timliu92 ok
That's where some guitarists lose me: wasted notes. Watch a video of Eric Johnson playing Cliffs of Dover live and the ability is INSANE, but he takes two minutes before he can make me feel anything.
Mr. Vai, on the other hand, has me soaring in feeling from beginning to end.
XistoKente there's some real morons on here that say he is ...ahem....Mechanical, no heart, plays too fast, no feeling , just makes noise..wastes notes..whammys too much, and is not innovative...I just have to shake my head in disgust. I've never heard people deliberately go out of thier way to try to not like his ability...there must be alot of disgruntled guitarists who can't play fast or something, it makes me laugh..they hate it if someone has more of a gift than them. Morons that don't practice thier guitar. They see someone who actually has talent and they have to try to pick apart every detail they can. Hilarious!
Guitardudeguy TMark/Osh i think they were being sarcastic when they say steve has no feel😄
Never seen a guitarist like him before, damn how deep is this masterpiece
Ciauscolo Lollobrigido I’m glad you found this. It’s very moving and grabs your soul and takes you on a journey . Perfection 👍🏻
He wrote the orchestration
He used to practice at least 10 hours a day, and it shows. You can hear a lot of Zappa in his playing and you don't have to listen very hard.
Mutant fingers. That is only way I can explain this gentleman's increcible talent. I am blown away. This is a high all unto itself.
Steve Vai is such a humble guy, he named the song "For the love of God" instead of "For the love of Steve Vai".
it has the same meaning
God and Steve vai are the same person
For the love of Frank Zappa
"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...
Gio Frongia is also an spanish expression por el amor de dios
I’m a deaf bassist and I’d love to perform this song with Steve Vai and his band someday. That would be the thrill of a lifetime.
Not trying to be offensive or anything, but if you are deaf how do you listen to music? Do you like feel the vibrations or something? It’s pretty amazing that you can play an instrument without being able to hear it.
@@calebm.5698 I wear powerful hearing aids that help me “hear” the music. It’s not anywhere near the same as having normal hearing but I’ll work with what I got. I play bass because I can feel it and that helps.
@@Defmusicman1 That’s cool! It’s awesome that you are still playing an instrument despite that.
@@calebm.5698 Thanks, man. Appreciate it.
@@Defmusicman1 You should start uploading videos I'm sure you'll find an audience
I think that head move 6:06 is called feeling and one of the coolest moves without even trying to be cool and camera zooming added to this thing even more emotion. amazing guitarist and one of the real artists
Still probably my favorite Vai tune. I remember chilling to this on my bus commute back in college. Still holds up today!
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.
when you don't need words to express yourself and without words anybody in any language can understand you. That's magic right there.
This is truly one of the greatest songs of all time, of any language, age, or genre.... wow!
In the lenguaje of the gods, the music
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!
It warms my heart to see that the audience knew how good the music was and stood up after his performance
***** dude
Bruh
ClassyJessie The orchestra kicked ass as well.
This man blew on his guitar and made a pinch harmonic come out
I tried to do that.. and nothing happened. 😅😅😅
@@randyarman5978 i tried too and it just feels so wet after that.
It was just timed feedback the blowing didn't actually do that unfortunately took me a long time to find that out lol
@@stanklizard7961 its the sustainer, watch his right thumb when he blow on the string
You're all wrong. He noticed the strings were smoldering...
This is art in its purest form: every shot and every note he plays is pure gold. Pure bliss.
One of the best performances of all time. A legit virtuoso. Well done Sir
I played this in my sleep once. literally was dreaming i was playing this and it rocked, then woke up and tried it and didn't really come close. best dream i ever had :)
Perfection.... how do you replicate the studio version note for note in a live performance.. the master ....the genius..Mr Steve Vai!!.... So blessed to have seen him play this live
Harley I thought you were supposed to copy the studio version... It's your song that you recorded yourself playing, no? Maybe not exactly the same style, but the same notes, right.
Supposedly he did the studio version in one take (probably not the first take but still)
It's actually not note for note. He does improvise and modify some parts. You'd know that if you knew the song well. I still reckon his best live performance of this was in the original G3 th-cam.com/video/mDZuNM3HmU4/w-d-xo.html
So, I've listened to this song since Passion & Warfare came out and to this day it still makes my hair stand up and gives me shivers. I've seen people that can play this note for note and yet there is still something lost in those covers. When Mr. Vai plays it, you can actually hear his DNA in musical notes. It's as if he has somehow melded with wood and steel and plastic to produce music many can imitate but not equal. If you look up the word incredible in the dictionary it has a picture of Mr. Vai.
Steve is the reason I ever picked an electric guitar up, I had never heard anything like it before and 3 Years later I can feel his influence in my playing. I have never had a direct tutor but simply spent time with the guitar and what I could hear and see.
I listen to all genres of music from all time periods and my ear has developed tremendously compared to when I first saw this in 2021, but above any other artist this man is the driving influence, from the way my fingers move across the board to the way I hear it after it's played. - I cannot play a note in this track, but I have my own voice and Steve is the reason I found it and what I do play you can feel his influence.
Others might see this as a reason to never start. I saw it as precisely why I should.
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.
Steve is also a great bandmaster.
At this level, they make it look easy, too.
@@rb032682 it's an explosion of deep creativity