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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That moment when Steve Vai tells you - You are brilliant musician. Rick.... this is your moment... :)
And well deserved!
Nice endorsement!
Because he is.
You know he was smiling endlessly in his head. Lol
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.
The best kind of interview: the guest does 90% of the talking.
That's what you get with a narcisst
@@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.
Yes it is..just let them talk 🤘🤘
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.
Matt Horan that’s one of the things that makes Steve so much better than nearly all other guitarists. He is still humble.
loaned him some gear in the mid 90's & had the same experience, really a super nice guy.
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.
Absolutely true! I meet him in 2012 here in Portugal and he is such a genuine guy!!
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.
So well said!!!
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.
@@lr6884Hey did you find the video?
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.
I've seen a few interviews with him, plus I have one of his books. He's a really interesting guy.
@@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.
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.
Vai doesn’t drink nor do drugs, which quite exceptional indeed for a rock guitar legend from the 80s
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Jeff Beck.
Sunlion right he is just like ibanez CEO
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
Wow i bet that felt good getting a big compliment from Steve Vai himself, great interview Rick.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
I like how Rick knows how to shut up and listen when interviewing.
Rick is well educated and from a generation that learned this. Something that many younger people with some "fame" don't have.
He’s a pro!
Yup. Unlike MANY interviewers, Rick understands who's the host and who's the "special" guest!
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 ;)
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.
An interview like this makes a
"Sad old dude" just a little less sad.
Put on some bad horsie feel feel young again
@@joemorrow8411 fk yes. Or some passion and warfare. Or some Roth!
nice dog
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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.
Hear what he said about you rick, it’s true.
I bet it was nice to hear somebody like vai confirm that to you. 🤘🏼
The two of you are the personification of humble class. Two of the greatest ears in music.
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
Thanks Rick. You both are so nice and kind. Just beautiful.....
Thanks Rick. Steve is as down to earth as they come. Always loved his playing.
He is arguably the most likeable person ever. All of his interviews are just so genuine and fantastic. Rick amazing as usual.
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.
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 TH-cam hands down.
I love what he says about you at the beginning-so true! You are a music world treasure!
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!
Steve is a captivating speaker with insight beyond music. I really enjoy his interviews.
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
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!
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!
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 !
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.
Great interview. Steve breathes creativity, it's insane.
VAI is such an amazing human being.
That was such a great interview. I could tell how humbled you were at his compliment
thank you rick!! bless you and your family
You're popularity will explode with Vai's recommendation. People listen up....hard work pays off...little bit of talent helps also. Rick is very generous with his knowledge....so, share!
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.
Maybe you should re-watch the entire interview. He doesn't like it. Now accept it and move on.
Ahh he’d nail it for sure.
He has issues with latency. More likely all psychological. We are creatures of emotions beliefs etc
Love listening to Steve Vai! What a genuine person! Gifted and generous - a rare combination!
Great interview. Make it a regular thing, chats with Rick and Steve!
I like how tubes cut through in a live situation but I like the versatility of the modelers. I had to listen when I saw Steve Vai.
Rick: 'Why?"
Steve Vai: "Because I can"
LOL
Dear Rick, the big difference between your interviews and others is, that you are really interested in other People. And because you love what you do, you are allways curious. You are awesome. Thanks a lot for your channel!
7:58 That was the money question right there. It was interesting to hear Steve's opinion of modelling amps.
he says latency is an issue, then shows his tube rig thats always running through an axe fx :P
The most underrated-highly rated guitarist of all time - amazing musician
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.
(female teacher voice) "Oh Steve Vai, what a nice little boy ..."
He used to cut the grass.😁😁
@@davedecker1725 he was a very nice boy
Thank you Rick and Steve.
Enjoyed that - two incredibly talented gentlemen!
That's the setup I've been dreaming about full versatility even having real effects right in between preamps and the power amp, and multiple! preamps! Steve knows what he's doing
A musician and a God having a conversation
Mr. Steve Vai...one of the Greatest...ever...was or will be...the only reason I play with a pick,..sometimes.
and Vai took lessons from Joe Satriani...who's the greatest?😉
Great guitarist and a great guitar.
@@garymoores9248 "and Vai took lessons from Joe Satriani...who's the greatest?😉"
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I'm not taking sides here, but...have you ever heard the expression "the student has become the master"? 😉
@@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.
Great interview. Thanks. Steve is so amazing as a person...he's such a big star and yet always seems so approachable.
Ever considered doing a "What Makes This ALBUM Great?" Passion & Warfare \m/
Matthew Phillips yes! But that would be just listening to it about 45 minutes 😉
The answer is "because it is". Roll credits!
Amen - period, dot.
@@ChrisBrooksGuitar Or as Steve said...."Because I can!"
Whao!
As a fellow teacher (elementary school music teacher) I just wanted to say thank you for all you do Rick. You are a gracious human being and sharing all of your knowledge is and will continue to make the world a positive place. Keep on rocking my friend.
OMG ....steve sir ..
You are so lucky rick...
Love from India..
Vai is soo "right" to say creativity is a constant that will never change.
Steve Vai... still relevant, still rocking, still a GOD. Pia on order😎👍
For some reason, Steve Vai, more than mostly every other similar guitarist, displays his wisdom, and is very gracious and honest in interviews. Great Job Rick.
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!
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
John Newton IV Exactly. Spot on.
So as he moves around the stage the 3 ms latency between him a the speakers doesn’t bother him?
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.
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.
@@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
I've honestly never been a fan of Vai's actual music but I really love listening to him in interviews and he really comes across like an incredibly genuine and generous guy. He done a GREAT interview with Lee Anderton a year or so ago and almost had Lee in tears with the advice he was freely giving him. Doesn't at all come across like a "rock star" to me.
It looks like there were a fair amount of edits. Steve must be quite a talker! He seems like a great person to know. Congrats on this interview!
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.
I've never been a Steve Vai fan, but just like this always found him interesting
When vai released Passion and warfare..i bought all 3 vinyl ,cd and cassette...a real inspiration
I love how he always seems to be passionate about helping younger musicians. Great to see.
Hello Rick, I have become "addicted" to your youtube channel where you provide very high quality comments, ideas, history, music information, news etc. Very energetic and very interesting. I just looked at your interview with Steve Vai (jan 2020) and I was somewhat surprised to see at 4min57sec an image that is a specific ad of the Steve Vai "Synergy module". When the video passed I had to "rewind" as something strange came across my eyes, and when doing so I could see this non-video image... I do not want to complain that you include ad in a free-to-look-at-video, it just felt like it was done in a way that was not meant to be seen as such, I think, but very well done. Anyway, I think that I am more pleased with having captured this thing than wanting to do buzz with. Looking forward both past and future videos. KR /JSN
Rick, I’m so happy your channel has grown so radically. You deserve all the success brother man.
"I've always been into the romantic" said the guy who played the devil's guitar player in Crossroads.
Jack Butler! Cuttin' heads!
Yes but he approached the part with passion and romance.... quite a fantastic movie for the time...
Hell hounds on your trail boy
Vampires are based on romanticism so I wouldn't let that whole devil thing get in your way.
@@gavinaston5716 well according to biblical writings Lucifer was beautiful and in charge of music bringing praise to God soooo I guess it shouldn't be a stretch to throw some vampires in too if you felt left out there
@@johnmoser2689 Excellent. A man who knows his Biblical lore. Lucifer was in fact Gods most beautiful angel prior to his fall I believe. But Robert Judd played the devil, not Steve Vai. Vai was a henchman, a demon perhaps, but not a devil. But the guitar playing of Vai and Cooder made it all worth while. Ry Cooder played slide on the Fender Stratocaster like no other. Poor little Ralph had a mere Telecaster in the movie. But the Telecaster is still to my mind one of the top 5 guitars of all time.
I love how Steve Vai is such a fan of things, and I love that he watches TH-cam! So down to earth! So kind! So wise! The world needs more Steve Vai in 2020, please. :)
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.
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Rick & Steve Vai 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘😍
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.
Steve is a gentleman!🙏🏻
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.
He's virtuous guitar but for me most important is soul in guitar and Jimi Hendrix won between them two
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.
I've loved all of Steve's solo output but I understand why others don't like it so much.
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.
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.
The thing I like about Rick's interviews (other than his brilliant choice of guests) is how he lets them just talk. He doesn't try to show off his knowledge and he prompts his guests at the right moment. Great interview with one of my favorites!
Thanks Rick. Great to see Vai and you rap.
Excellent interview, and great to see Steve acknowledge what you bring to the music community in terms of time, effort, and quality. I have to ask you, as you seem like a very genuine person and able to connect well with other genuine people: is Steve Vai really as cool & down to earth as he comes across? I'm betting the answer is an emphatic yes!
That guy is amazing. Thank you for the awesome channel.
Vai is such a human being, the type of human that is like a human, but not a human
Wow! What an endorsement! Thank you for the content!
Steve naturally does string push-ups accenting his comments... love it!
What an outstanding interview! That new guitar sure does look beautiful indeed! Glad to hear how much passion he put into designing it! Also, thanks for sharing your interviews with these artists! Inspiration comes from many vectors! Beato Rocks!
I LOVE Steve Vai.. this is so great.. Thank you for coming on this show here
Steve’s feelings towards modelers....Wow. I was literally finishing his sentences, lol. There is a latency with modelers that can be heard & felt.
There is an absence or lack of “Cut” in a competing band setting, with modelers. Yet they remain extremely popular? Metallica uses them on tour to save money on freight cost$$$. I get the convenience, portability, & endless variety available. I see a lot of people using In-Ears with their Modelers.......Maybe that’s the secret?
Auen73 no people take the time to dial it in. If any of this were true, they wouldn’t sell any.
David Peterson I haven’t used any newer high end modellers, but I always thought there was a disconnect playing the ones I have played. I really think it is partially because of the latency (also, they just sounded fake). Imagine how Vai, with his laser like precision, would feel playing this stuff. I’m sure I would love a new Axe FX, or other modern digital stuff, but I am also nowhere near his level.
If Steve can hear 1ms he must have a real problem standing across the stage from his amp because that’s way more than that. I have a Kemper and yes, on stage and playing with a band conventionally it doesn’t sound the same but I use it for in ears and it can’t be beat for that. Consistency night after night and FOH it sounds amazing, and sound men love the no stage volume. I have many tube amps mostly vintage, and have played nothing else for close to 40 years. There really is no difference in feel, sounds amazing on a recording & through studio monitors. But yes it doesn’t give you that amp in the room sound if you try to use it like a regular amp with a speaker cab with a band not using IEM’s. If you can’t get a good sound with a Kemper it’s not the Kemper, and you’re not hearing or feeling 1ms. Not putting down Vai, one of the most amazing players ever to exist.
@@johndennis9838 I felt like there was a strong link between IEM's & Kempers/Fractals. Thanks for confirming my suspicions. Heheh. Different tools that shine for different applications.
He’s still playing through an Axe Fx, so why is there no latency in his rig? Just because he is using a pre amp, that doesn’t change the fact that his signal is still going through the axe fx.
Congrats, Rick! Getting huge kudos from Mr. Vai is very impressive.
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This seemed more like a product promo rather than an interview. But oh well.
This video made me smile from start to finish. Two good people doing good things for others.
When someone takes the time to research you before you interview him, that right there is enlightenment. Great interview.
Why does the interview look like it was deep-fried? What happened there Rick? 🤔
Malakai I think Rick saw Steve at NAMM, dragged him into the booth, had his kid hold up the phone and press record...
Simply put- Brilliant!
Two of my biggest music heroes right here
Looks like Steve is finally giving that spanking. Courage and No Excuses, it is!
Dr. Demento played that one a couple times...
Guys with light blue hair always do... : )
Between the ground noise and the blown out shot i had to keep strong because of the great talk, so thanks!
Vai is SO eloquent. Would love to meet him or see perform!
Interesting, we have a person who can distinguish between a few milliseconds of a delay because of a modeller in work, but if you step a yard or two behind a speaker cabinet the you'll have a few milliseconds of a delay from hitting your guitar 'till you hear the respond, hm. He must have very good ears or perception or more likely brain ghosts.
You stack milliseconds on top of eachother though, with the speaker distances+lag. Why do you imagine it wouldn't be noticeable?
A lot of modelers have a 5ms delay. If the amp is 5ms away, you now have a 10ms delay because the latencies stack.
16th notes at 180bpm are about 20ms long (60/180/16), so the idea that someone couldn't have that acuity doesn't seem accurate.
He still uses the Axe Fx for his effects with his amp set up, so the latency from the AD/DA conversion would still be present in his rig.
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I love how they don't pan digital music. "Find your sound". Complete lack of music snobbery. Recognizing talent regardless of genre. So classy.