Alien Guitar Secrets - Episode 9: Hand Health (Knappsack)

Episode 9 of "Alien Guitar Secrets" featuring a little surprise at the end...
Stream/download "Knappsack" here: smarturl.it/knappsack
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#SteveVai #AlienGuitarSecrets

[@linusk9181]

Imagine the pressure of being the surgeon operating on Steve Vai's hand.

[@hammr6133]

Yes Dr., I will check with the administrator on our insurance policy limits.

[@ernesto_longhi]

They don't think like this. To surgeon, Vai was just once more.

[@kaiowasdeath]

Imagine being the nurse that helps the surgeon that is operatin Steve's hand.

[@cesardmora86]

@@kaiowasdeath Imagine being the hospital's director where the nurse is helping the surgeon that is operating Steve's hand.

[@stefanoagostini_com]

@@hammr6133 AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@dsharpe9557]

Next week, Steve Vai will give a concert using just his nose, and it will sound better than anything I've ever attempted 😂

[@Sempai68]

...and still better than you 🤣

[@erinelam3003]

🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@Sempai68]

@VVoOꟻF Of course ! ;-)

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

When I watched his new song I was like, of course he can do that one handed and make it sound good....

[@ericdran9181]

Thank You Stevie, I've recently become One-handed and I can't stop crying looking at dusty guitars in every room. You've inspired me to try again!

[@straightshooter8662]

The sustainer helps for this one handed technique

[@Turak_64]

@@straightshooter8662 I think the god level of guitar skills is probably a bigger help

[@deathbleu5741]

Try singing dude

[@MrStuartplummer]

never give up, Eric...be inspired...

[@kingabaddonfatherofagonyhe7212]

@@straightshooter8662 can you recommend any?

[@daniel11318]

"I still have one hand..." - the black knight

[@erneibollmtt1263]

Even with one hand he is better than all of us. 🎸😂

[@TheM5er]

💯💯💯

[@efrainornelas2346]

Half hand*

[@sergioafonsomesquita6675]

So true!

[@reman81]

*all of us combined

[@megsrini5013]

True so flippin true

[@modergav]

"You wouldn't want to end up like me" Well actually that would be great. Yes please ahahaha

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

Where can I sign in?

[@pepezoomba]

Foi isso mesmo que eu pensei!

[@modergav]

@@pepezoomba Se for pra ficar igual al Vai mesmo com os braço fodido, que seja AHAHAHA

[@Quazi-moto]

Yeah, that's a good one, Steve. I dare say HE wouldn't wanna end up like ME. Far more accurate.

[@Luisifer_89]

Hahahahahahahahahahha 😂😂

[@belpack8989]

Holding a chord for 20 minutes and meditating on it sounds like such a Vai thing to do. Get well soon, Steve!

[@jollyvoqar195]

Vai - better player than 99.99999999% of guitarists with just one hand. Not to mention his composition skills are insane and IMO severely underrated. The layers of harmony and rhythmic complexity he puts into a casual piece like this are well beyond what most mortals are capable of doing.

[@allandnothing5987]

Some might call it over-playing but whateva works.

[@rautamies2305]

@@allandnothing5987 I'd call this comment "jealousy"

[@geoffforduk]

One arm in a sling and the other hand with stitches in it and he is still fricken awesome! 🤯

[@megsrini5013]

IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@santiguitar1607]

Man, I know that what I'm going to ask doesn't has to do with the video, but, did he dye his hair? Or it's just my sight, idk

[@DutchVai]

@@santiguitar1607 It could be his natural grey.

[@WizardOfArc]

@@DutchVai looks purple though 😮

[@HenritheHorse]

@@WizardOfArc Could be the lighting above.

[@Xplora213]

Steve Vai: look after your hands Also Steve Vai: watch this song I wrote that will tear all my calluses while I have bandages on both arms

[@TheChodax]

He's always been unconventional 😁😂

[@milanpolak]

The irony is that this might be the best piece ever written...

[@Dee-yd4vw]

Though Tender Surrender will always have my heart, Knappsack might be close to my favorite piece

[@carlospaz28]

Coming up next: Steve playing a song with no hands at all.

[@cassianowogel]

and still kicking everybody's asses, you might add 😂

[@coffeemachtspass]

Wasn’t there a Satriani song called No Hands Playing?

[@jrberry63]

Using only his mind and facial expressions. I'd still pay good money just to watch that. I have to watch twice, once for the finger maneuvers, once for the facial expressions.

[@Kichikus_]

Steve just stares quitar and force it to play it self X)

[@stinky_nut_blast]

@@jrberry63 I once heard about a composer who only played the music in his mind. Allegedly he had the ability to let people somehow feel it / hear it / follow it. He just sat on a chair and the audience was listening like being under a spell.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

I can't wait to see what Steve has to say today. He is such an amazing guitar player! As soon as Steve's stream is done, I will be premiering a video, so feel free to head on over and load up on your guitar content for the day. Have a great stream Steve! 🤘

[@matthughesrocks]

Look forward to it!

[@scottykingdavid]

Same here. I'm going back to back with Paul gilbert today.. I remember you Micheal. You were a shrapnel guy right. Double handed thing. I remember

[@KrisFjord]

And THAT is how you advertise.

[@KonstFischer]

I just wanted to post on „knappsack“: Michael Angelo batio has left the chat Now I‘m glad I didn’t post it, cause you definitely didn’t leave the chat.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

Hahah, I am a fan of Steve, like everyone else here. Steve rules 🤘

[@sebastianstieuroteam3087]

You know sh*t is real when Steve Vai thinks something is difficult to play.

[@22fret]

Yeah, but it just took him one week to learn it. So 10 years for the rest of us...

[@sebastianstieuroteam3087]

At least, LOL.

[@brianwhooley8148]

Steve Vai is on the short list of the very finest musicians in the world... and yet somehow is an even finer human being. More rare than Steve's extraordinary ability is is his generosity of spirit. Be well!

[@f0kxi]

15:40 The way you looked at the camera, while your left hand was still playing perfectly. It was like "Yeah, my hand does his own thing, I'm just along for the ride" XD. That was truly marvelous

[@rodlissat7150]

Sir Steve Vai, Brazil loves you! (actually, the whole world)! Long live the master! 🤘🇧🇷🎸❤👍

[@cursoalef]

that's true

[@Toledo394]

...true, but we love you more, here in Brazil! 😉

[@ea-guitar1170]

@@Toledo394 Não, aqui na França, adoramos ele tambem :)

[@patrickwoo6067]

Same here from Malaysia...!!!!

[@rafiibanez1163]

😲 What happened with Steve Vai right arm? So sad to see Steve Vai right hand😐🙏🙏 For The Love Of God

[@CarloRegadasGuitar]

"Vai, are you out of your mind?" The master of the space age guitar

[@t8r507]

If your driving me crazy I'm taking you all with me!

[@rewindcat7927]

“Like your butt is molded into wooden butter” - this should be the official Sonus slogan 😂

[@landslug]

"You don't want to end up like me" Sure boss LoL Seriously, not many folks in your position would be so open about your predicament. Thank you for your willingness to share

[@jerocastella]

✨🙏✨✨

[@jogabonito5027]

Steve Vai takes the expression "I could beat you with one hand tied behind my back" to a new level.

[@mattmurphy2755]

I heard about Steve's injury. We all are lucky that it healed fast

[@arep491]

what happen

[@nicholassupernant6807]

@@arep491 he strained a finger holding a difficult chord

[@reinandosworld2947]

I find it very helpful to think about health. I have been a guitar player for more than 40 years! When I was 49 years old I started having serious back problems. I did a lot of research, went to doctors and found out that the best thing for my back was to do weight training and sit a lot less and stand a lot more. Since then I feel much better! Unfortunately, the gyms have been closed since November because of the pandemic (Germany). Therefore, I work out at home. I have a home studio. But there I stand at the computer and don't sit since then!

[@billypropes6827]

One of your best songs yet! Listening and watching you play this song puts a big smile on my face! Thank you!

[@nunofernandes4501]

Imagine the doctor's name was Dr. Knutt. You'd be wearing a knuttsack.

[@viking2304]

Thank you for the good laugh

[@landslug]

Well done 👍

[@aryamoghaddam912]

Lmfao

[@stealingtomorrowband]

to funny man!!!!! steve vai now endorsing the Knuttsack.... the new way to keep your hands safe and warm

[@pepezoomba]

Muita bem!

[@yoshiki.g1450]

Steve is now 60+ but compare to his age, he looks so young and healthy. #Legend

[@jrberry63]

Yoga, meditation, a vegetarian diet, and the best career ever probably have a lot to do with that.

[@crispinmcsticks]

@@jrberry63 having a full head of hair also helps lol.

[@jrberry63]

@@crispinmcsticks That it do, Crispin, that it do...

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

Very true

[@Auen73]

Thank you Steve Vai........glad you are on the mend & in great spirits as usual. Looking forward to what comes next!

[@straightshooter8662]

You really outdid yourself this is one of your best arrangements to date well done. Love the structure and constant changes in melody and timing

[@leandrodivera]

What a huge inspiration this video is, under so many angles... the positivity, the search for solutions, the conduct, the character - and in the end the one-hand song. This is so brilliant and so human at the same time. So glad this dude simply is who he is. Love you Steve

[@prowokator]

"where skill ends, strength begins" - a Finnish saying, probably quite global one, at least it should be.

[@Someone89a]

I’ve been brought up (uk) with a similar saying - “where there’s a will, there’s a way” - the strength of will in this case

[@alen_ELMLB]

Killer one, could be an epitaph

[@commentfreely5443]

when david lee roth's uncle operates on you and you live

[@Quazi-moto]

@@commentfreely5443 Ahh, sooo.... Roth was a spoiled rich kid growing up. Who woulda guessed?

[@electrolytics]

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

[@toomuchfandango]

We love you Steve. Thanks for all the creative compositions and emotional spiritual heights.

[@zantrex4]

I love you, man! You've enriched my life tremendously and have been a massive inspiration to many. Hope you recover soon!

[@fatboyivan5618]

Steve vai is one of my favorite guitarist of all time! Such an inspiration! Very humble guy.

[@Mikau-gb8uo]

I'm sure Dead would hate him though :D

[@ryancampbell5246]

Steve Vai is the nicest, most humble, most talented person on the planet and the whole universe depending on how many people are up in space (on the moon, International Space Station, wherever)

[@harveydents]

TOTALLY agree. I met him once super kind, THEN he found out through a friend of a friend that i was sick (the musician commnity is smaller than people think) WELL, he took it upon himself to email me during a very busy schedule and send me prayers, recommend some books for me. He is a PRINCE among men. HUMBLE isnt even the word!

[@ELEVATETHESKY]

Absolutely phenomenal. Mind blown!!!! VAI you never cease to amaze me.

[@LayMyBurdenDown]

Thank you Steve for all your hard work and sacrifice. Your music has always been an inspiration and a safe haven for my heart. Your honesty and bravery are so important.

[@WallyBoots]

Steve Vai?! Automatically likes video.

[@grigoriyborisovich9526]

👍

[@patrickwoo6067]

That's the rules...!!!!

[@nowmonk]

Welsh? 😆

[@martinmonosti9504]

could you imagine Usain Bolt with a broken leg, and still beat you at 100 meters race

[@fajaradi1223]

While running backwards.

[@chrisblahblahh4468]

It would be more accurate to imagine a dancer still being more impressive than the others, using only one leg because of an injury :)

[@marcilesko1058]

I wish You good health, and speedy recovery! Thank You an another masterpiece! 🙂

[@endlessmike03]

Always an inspiration, Mr. Vai. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@tony_n316]

Seriously??? One handed??? I just walked by my guitars, told them to f*ck off and I'm going to bed.

[@durkee12]

Right! All hammer ons and pull offs like a Super Human!

[@ohheyychristian]

Hahhahaha!!!

[@kevinnsevinn799]

Lol...imma do the same tonite lol😂😂😂

[@alexbrmj]

I’ve been to his concert! It was like God was playing on the stage! You are completely dissolved in a moment when you are around Steve. His energy is unbelievable. He is just pure love and joy, and he takes you there with him... ❤️❤️❤️

[@helihead11]

I really enjoyed these series, they are good for my mental stability as far as keeping thoughts and attitudes positive. Thank you for making the videos available.

[@IBANEZ93]

It's so good to hear that your doing well now ! Looking forward to more music and concerts. Always a big fan ! God Bless ya Steve and your family :)

[@MrAVTN]

Even injured using one hand Steve tells the world he’s the best at what he does.

[@pvdguitars2951]

Steve with 1 hand is better than most of his peers using both! Unbelievable! And what an amazing sweet lovely human being!

[@Progmium]

Great talk! Words of wisdom! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@rolandguilford8301]

Wow! What a stunning composition and performance. Loved it!

[@boogiloushou]

Thanks for the update on your health Steve. Great info and Holy Moly! What a great song! And with one hand! Beautiful and inspiring as you always are and obviously no matter what your body throws at you, you manifest your heart and soul through your music regardless of hands available! ❤️👏🏻X

[@FxnWaySheGoes]

You are so damn cool steve! I love that fact that in this day and age your are able to communicate with us like this, i could listen to you talk for hours! Living legend, i hope long life blesses you sir!

[@jjshouseofjams522]

never cease to amaze me . Heal well Steve

[@egmaverikc84]

Thank you for the tips Steve!!! And great song at the end! Amazing!

[@IronDugi]

Yes! Hope for more Under It All as well! Bless you Steve.

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

Knapsack is a great piece. Incredible playing! Your to much Steve. Just pure greatness!

[@tomgorycki7176]

Thanks for continuing to be such a positive role model and mentor to us mere mortals! Love ya Steve!

[@pablogabrielpizarro8046]

Gracias Steve, sos uno de mis idolos de la guitarra y de la musica desde hace años...sos una gran inspiracion.

[@Clownmeati8]

While he recovers I can imagine him just picking up his guitar and it plays beautifully all by itself out of respect..

Steve, your positivity outshines each and every obstacle life may throw at you! Thanks a lot for being such an inspiration to all of us! Get well soon!

[@alketterer]

Steve, we love you man. Thank you.

[@jasonlondon1994]

Steve, the Man, the Legend, my Hero! I'm so glad to see you taking measures to assure that the many of us who adore you and your style and music so much can continue to do so. I've been a secret huge fan of yours for years and am not ready to lose you or your music just yet! Thank you for years of Vai and hopefully many more to come! Take care of yourself continually and god bless!

[@yoho300]

Well I thank you immensely for putting your own body at jeopardy for us . Your really are an amazing human being. And I’m so fucking joyful and proud , to have had you in my life for the the last 30 years

[@derbi75]

A friend just sent this to me. I had double trigger finger surgery today on my left hand. I am a drummer but the doctor did not believe it was from drumming but from working in my yard last summer. I’m looking forward to not waking up with my hand looking like Spider-Man every morning. Good luck on your recovery.

[@nikkihortonmusic9640]

It's so beautiful, I'm in tears!! Magical Calestial Beauty in true form!

[@Crazycook678]

Steve, you are to amazing . That was awesome! Thanks for all your wisdom over the year.

[@johnfrinkjr3865]

You've always amazed me Steve. But playing an entire song with one hand has blown my mind. I wish you all the best. Get well soon, and keep doing what you do like no other. We all love you.

[@SamBellGuitar]

Hes back! I love this series.

[@cshine9605]

Thanks for sharing all your health details Steve, you've given me food for thought with my own trigger thumb! I hope your shoulder heals quickly and throughly! Love the new song too. 🎵

[@nicopetrucci3]

Steve,, this is totaly fantastic. You are the best

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Hey Maestro! We are hoping you are healing up quickly! That Pia looks beautiful!

[@iresentdoingthis1550]

Steve you magnificent crazy sonnofa, you've guy a hurt shoulder and nursing a healing hand and you've not let it get you down and you've written a song and playing one-handed and still a million miles above us mere mortals. You are truly an inspiration in every way as a terriffic human being and an astounding musician, much love and respect, sending ya healing energy from London. 🤘🎸👍

[@jerocastella]

✨👍✨⚡️⭐️🙏✨

[@adriangravelle1520]

Your playing never ceases to amaze me Steve. I too have had some physical issues over the years and it's been hell recently,! Your an inspiration and a bit crazy! lol

[@sidoughty428]

Massive, inspiration. Beautiful piece.

[@martinp.7677]

So inspiring man, he pulled off an amazing composition with literally one hand. Dude I need to keep practicing

[@ericsolis8691]

After surgery this is what his left hand is now doing...just wait until that shoulder and right hand free up! Stay strong brother Vai! Thanks for the upload!!

[@igorengelthaller2784]

Get well soon man (and btw this is the most motivating guitar video i've ever seen)

[@dominiquemiletti6685]

You are a magnificent musician, thank you!

[@errollbrantley]

The poking the finger through was fantastic, I never knew him to be so human, he seemed so distant when I was young.

[@jrberry63]

Nah, he's a cool dude. I met him a few times back during the Roth days, hung out and chatted at length. He has a great sense of humor, is extremely intelligent and philosophical, very human. Super cool. Still is, so it seems. Through following his career, I can say, it doesn't look like he's changed a bit. To me, he seems just as down-to-earth as he was when he was just starting out. I love that fame never ruined him. Then again, he was very well-grounded and centered when he was young, which helped. He only really turns alien when he plays and connects with the home planet.

[@TheChodax]

Speedy recovery Mr Vai. Funnily enough I had to comment to a youtube guitarist yesterday regarding how he sits when playing, he is always crossed legged and hunched, I am going to send this video to him, it is great advice.

[@DaveLynchJazzGuitar]

Thanks Steve. Glad you're on the mend. Good information!

[@demonicsweaters]

Great episode. I love how you have the most positive outlook always. Get well soon. You're a great inspiration to all musicians!

[@lynnbain4525]

Steve, I don't think you remember me I did a jam with you & Joe when I was 16. What a blast and I will never forget it. I have carpal tunnel hurts like hell had the operation and all is well. Stay safe Steve & get well.

[@jamesglandon3737]

I am fairly confident Vai just invented a new trend among guitarist, the one hand song challenge.

[@alvaronunesdesousa878]

Get well soon, Steve. Thanks fir sharing this!

[@powerslaveraimon]

Thank you Maestro. Your advice came just in the right time for me. I really appreciate this.

[@pauly51]

You can just tell how chill and relaxed Steve is through this video. Also his positivity !!

[@jerocastella]

✨👍🙏✨✨✨

[@davidconnelly]

That was incredible. The playing was... unreal. I'm going to make it my business to buy one of those guitars as a thank you for the inspiration. Get well soon!

[@michaspis4549]

can't stop watching this guitar, so beauty

[@paulgeary531]

Thanks for sharing all your insight Steve. I've learned, us never know what someone is going thru. Speedy recovery my guitar playing brother!

[@keylllogdark]

we are so lucky to have you Vai, i send you love and health sir.

[@jerocastella]

✨🙏⭐️✨✨✨✨

[@henrykelly1183]

That old saying 'I could beat you with one hand tied behind my back' - evidence here

[@campusgerry]

The best master, excellent, pure power!!!!

[@flaviomoreirapires1057]

Dude, that was freaking cool!! Happy to live at the same time on Earth as this genius and great artist and person. I wish you all the best Mr Steve!

[@tommylarsson2025]

This kind of musician just appears maybe once in a 10 000 year. So unique and unbelievable skills. I know it takes hours of practise but his mindset and thinking is what makes him such an unique guitarist and composer. Respect!

[@GregWurth]

Never been done! Glad to be apart of this recording / filming

[@andrewsintel]

Good stuff bud!

[@JMK65]

Thank you Steve and get better soon!

[@danielalonso9460]

Awesome, impresive, unique, glorious,...........

[@SixStringHarmonies]

Great insights into grip strength. I think most of us play with our fretting hand far too hard. Way too much pressure. Been focusing on trying to relax the tension in my left hand, and use the minimal amount of pressure to play. It really does produce a more desirable effect, especially with legato. Tom Quayle has some good tips in that department, as well.

[@guitarales]

He turned an infortunate event, into a beatiful thing, you can't just stop the man. We love him so much and we are insipired every day by him. Thank you from the deep of my heart Steve :-*

[@artmccarthy3268]

Glad to know you're doing great, thanks for the info on posture.

[@Robguitarjarvis]

Wow, you are so unbelievably gifted !!