Beat (King Crimson) live Toronto, Steve Vai channeling Johnny Ramone. Live Toronto October 18th 2024

[@GRohn61]

I have been to hundreds of concerts since the 70's including King Crimson in 1981. This show last Friday was one of the greatest I have ever been to. I am still on a high from it.

[@avodiablackheart6131]

I saw Crimson in '81 as well. The Old Waldorf, S.F... I was priv'lage to all 4 shows. Spectacular to say the least. They were all Unbelievably Fabulous. Small personal club, 2' stage.. You & I were extremely Fortunate to have encounter'd concerts durring that tour & others similar. Thanx for posting 10/31/24~

[@MochaDaisy8645]

@avodiablackheart6131 A friend of mine was also at that ‘81 show in SF, his first time seeing Crimson. We just saw the second show of this Beat tour in Napa 6 weeks ago. Great venue, incredible sound and an amazing performance! Didn’t hurt that we were surrounded by people with great taste in music, either. I’ll be seeing them again in Reno a few weeks from now

[@willrichtor]

Saw them in Houston and couldn't believe it. How often do you get to see a show where Vai is the one working to keep up? I got to share it with 3 of my best friends whom I turned on to King Crimson. Definitely one of the best concerts and experiences of my life.

[@MochaDaisy8645]

Reno show was canceled, didn’t find out until after driving 2 hours, checking in and getting settled into our hotel room on the 9th floor. Vai has already agreed to yet another set of dates with Satriani, so this project is in the books. I think if Peter Gabriel decides to do another tour, that Levin will probably call it a career after that

[@martydotzone]

Thank you for posting. I was there. 11/10 concert. So grateful to Belew for putting together the tour and pushing through all of the obstacles for years to make it happen. I really hope they tour the whole world and do a live album.

[@TorontoMike_whynot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NoNotMe0000]

Steve Vai has always been an incredible artist! He's managed to keep his playing interesting and fresh. Here, seems like almost a Jeff Beck kinda' thing. He's getting notes most of of have never even heard!😅 Congratulations and thank you for sharing/posting this super awesome clip. Nice camerawork as well✌️

[@jamesknowler912]

Dude! Johnny Ramone did not play that many single notes in his entire career! Lol. Steve got a huge round of applause for that solo - standing ovation in middle of song! Awesome!

[@MikeGervasi]

Sarcasm.

[@drummer78]

That’s the joke

[@mikew5828]

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[@b1gnutt]

Johnny Ramone wrote songs that people still remember and sing, Steve wrote doodles nobody cares about

[@baplotnik]

​@@b1gnutt who the fuck is Johnny Ramone lol

[@bentleytom]

Caught this show last night in Minneapolis. Sat front row in front of Vai. I am still processing this entire show and these absolute musicians. I think my life has been forever changed.

[@DaniloMarrone]

I agree completely! Saw BEAT in Vegas-incredible is an understatement. Simply brilliant.

[@greggilmore2766]

Absolutely amazing concert. Riveting from start to finish, and really experimental. Can't say enough good about this band and show.

[@X2Ronbo]

That solo was a huge highlight of the show. Thanks for posting.

[@jerseymetalmike5111]

The master at work!

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

For the love of all that is music, please make a live record of this tour, King Crimson !!!!

[@stuartromig9576]

The bands name is...BEAT.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

@@stuartromig9576 / Correct, but the legal entity that is King Crimson will have to release the rights to the band Beat, BTW I was at the Anaheim show and it was amazing

[@stuartromig9576]

😊😊😊

[@stuartromig9576]

I'm going to the November 22 show here in Portland Oregon! Gonna be fun...!😊😊😊

[@MikeGervasi]

That was tremendous. THis is really benefitting Steve so much. Been a long time since he's played in a band and he's doing it beautifully.

[@iamhayes9317]

I've loved Robert Fripps playing for 40 yrs. but that was awesome!!!

[@RemoWilliams-jg4yb]

Probably one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have EVER seen. Via has hit his stride as a musician. This was a joy to behold.

[@stevescott200]

my god! I'm speechless, so much emotion in his playing,

[@jimmc2990]

Amazing. Thanks for posting - I’ll be on guard for this incredible solo when they come to Boston in a few weeks… mind blowing!

[@ShaKimono]

A true testament to the power grace and fire of VAI in all his electric glory loud blazing and heartfelt a moment and magical time now crystallized in our hearts forevermore

[@artgoldsworthy]

I saw BEAT in Chicago Nov 1 & again in Madison Nov 3. I had never seen VAI play live before. OMG! I'd go see this concert again in a heartbeat.

[@clarenceoveur9497]

Otherworldly. This is peak King Crimson!

[@rogsolaris7411]

Absolutely love the way Vai handles this song. He's channeling some Fripp but also just going to town. Can't wait for Denver!!

[@kingrobert1st]

I had to watch this twice to make sure I heard it right the first time!

[@manobeats]

To see how that solo has progressed since the first two dates is breathtaking. Epic is an understatement.

[@TheBritomart]

Just commented the same♥️

[@M22W]

I'm crying! Beautiful!

[@guitarzilla555]

Steve is truly a master of his craft. He inspires me as a guitarist. Thank you for sharing!

[@ratamacueseven]

One of the Ultimate all time Great Guitarists that walked the face of this Earth !!!!!!

[@gregorbingham]

So good to be there and see that, thanks for capturing, what a solo.

[@TorontoMike_whynot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@corysacharoff1897]

That was effing awesome!!

[@neilh9442]

I've been marveling at El Maestro since the 80s and here he's getting theremin sounds from a whammy bar. Wow! Thanks for sharing this.

[@PaulWomacks-k4m]

I love this!!!!

[@xaviernajeraruescas2495]

Just fantastic, thank you so much for sharing it.❤

[@treborasoral3761]

Saw them in NYC at the Beacon. And back in the day at the pier. AMAZING!!!!! Please put out a new album with these 4🙏🙏

[@jodymills3138]

Wow that was a amazing Steve such control on every note creating a world of wonderful sounds.

[@rickschmiderer1380]

Uncanny beauty 💫

[@BobQuast]

Johnny Ramone? Maybe John McLaughlin! Can't wait to see them this weekend

[@PaulWomacks-k4m]

Steve will always be my favorite!

[@TheBritomart]

Okay- I was at the opening night of this tour in San Jose, you could tell that the band were nervous, especially Vai & Carey because the filling the shoes are gargantuan. Seeing this & Danny’s intro to Waiting Man then & now are galaxies apart & the trajectory is meteoric. How lucky are we to have seen these performances, speechless.

[@TorontoMike_whynot]

Bill and Robert have big feet?

[@davidbivens5375]

Amazing! It’s like he was born to play this stuff. What effortless musical expression! I am so impressed with 0:39 the 1:10 F’ing total master!!! I’ve got to to hear this live!!!

[@davemoskot1776]

I can absolutely guarantee Adrian Belew approves of that solo. Steve nailed it. And Danny Carrey on drums!! Tony Levine on bass and Chapman stick. Frame by frame 🖼️.

[@BloodCorps]

@1:23 that little bit right there is beautiful

[@mirkopanichi461]

Knowing nothing of the piece at a first glance, and listen to the original on a second step, well, this is, without any doubt, a Vai original performance, that just take advantages of the rhythmic of the original... and maybe some hints... and it is a real masterpiece, delivering all the goodness power of Steve skills...

[@penguinista]

That really brings home how special the lead guitar was in King Crimson. A truly unique style that fit in perfectly and carried the band's sound.

[@rickrivethead]

Amazing Dude!!!!

[@darcsaster]

Vai nailed it, such class...amazing

[@machinehead6564]

Fantastic

[@odom2142]

You can tell he felt inspired at the time. He was certainly on his “A” game!

[@mitchellrosen1890]

Excellence! And I'm glad to see he's given up his hat ;-)

[@charlesclark3840]

He wears the hat for part of the show but not all of it. I'm saying this from a sample size of 2; possibly he doesn't wear it at all on some dates, but the second show I saw was after this one.

[@PeterSokol-bl5vz]

He will never be the same guitarist after this.

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

Steve has always been a divisive player, but anyone who says he doesn't play with feel, isn't listening - or capable of it. Awesome solo!

[@zenzenzen4741]

Wow! They really are tight

[@shaunadell7858]

Amazing.

[@a-lex2244]

Это, безусловно, одна из лучших интерпретаций ( если, конечно, Вы понимаете творчество King Crimson )! Steve Vai как всегда - Божественно Великолепен!👏

[@brucefisk9431]

I don’t know how that guitar stays in tune. It’s amazing

[@assneck2007]

He uses the Johnny Ramone locking nuts. You can't see them under his pants.

[@PeterSokol-bl5vz]

It’s called a locking nut system….grow up…quit being a drama queen…….they have been around since the late 70s.

[@Chainsaw_HM-2]

@@PeterSokol-bl5vz To be fair… The original post might not know about a locking system.

[@TorontoMike_whynot]

​@@PeterSokol-bl5vzwow, what a total dick.

[@MrMastrsushi]

@@PeterSokol-bl5vzwho hurt you?

[@marcelogomes5021]

from another planet!!

[@davidbivens5375]

Steve Vai is playing at the very top! This is next level sh!t!

[@PaulWomacks-k4m]

I agree

[@JuanManuelGautoColonna]

Awesome Steve Vai and King Crimson = Beat ✨️♻️🎭🙋🏻‍♂️🇦🇷+🇺🇲+🇬🇧+🌎🌍🌏+☀️+🌌

[@landofgoshenstudios6402]

Steve being himself❤❤❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@timothywilson757]

Goosebumps damnit Steve Vai!

[@davebollman3523]

Killed it Steve. Always been one of KC’s best I think

[@danieldacosta6572]

Awesome

[@jasonshort1437]

Goosebumps! Getting excited about Saturday in Cincinnati!

[@SSquirrel1976]

I'll be there too. If I can swing it going to get a ticket for Louisville too

[@juanlli288]

UN MAESTRO REVOLUCINARIO DE LA GUITARRA ELECTRICA CONOCIDO POR MUCHOS ENSU ETAPA CON WHITESNAKE GRAN COMPOSITOR AL IGUAL QUE NUESTRO QUERIDO PACO DE LUCIA GENIO Y FIGURA QUE REVOLUCIONO Y MODERNIZO LA GUTARRA ESPAÑOLA DOS GENIOS PARA LA HISTORIA DE LAS SEIS CUERDAS

[@ronhoughton5147]

Love watching that musical genius play.

[@glass2467]

Oh my God! A performance of a lifetime for Vai!

[@jochenbecht6191]

God bless you Steve.

[@bradschwamberger1217]

I couldn't get tickets for Detroit. Still kicking myself for this. This is the music that got me into King Crimson

[@jacktorrance0237]

Amazing❤

[@paulcurtis5317]

Stunning 😏

[@marklane870]

The flamboyant player

[@vsalasarcr]

😍😍😍

[@lvalledor3440]

Saw them in Vancouver & my response to Steve Vai doing this was "Jack Butler"

[@supadupahilton6848]

I saw Fripp on the original Discipline tour. It was a religious experience. Vai does an Interesting take.

[@davidbivens5375]

Vai is totally and completely locked in! I don’t know I’m thinking he is playing Fripp better than Fripp? This is simply effortless! Wow so graceful and expressive!

[@AristophanesNow]

A true artist!

[@Audiofilas]

Perfect.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.🙏✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️👑

[@antovfukov9005]

And an bluray video disc! Amazing solo!

[@27solonsoho]

Steve was really feeling it

[@311superfly]

Now if KC Really sounded like this it would different story. This is STEVE VAI!

[@alejandroacevedo9409]

Best electric guitarist ive ever seen. Way better than hendrix

[@edbur1]

@ 1:00- 1:09 HO-LEE SHIT!! I cannot watch that enough times, it's so cool. It literally made my night! lolol Edit: My mind is officially blown.

[@JoséRocha-f7t]

TÁ VELHINHO E BOTANDO À GUITARRA PRÁ CHORAR!

[@kjh111059mckooster]

Unquestionably the music tour of the year. If this quartet doesn't make new music in the next year, or so, I'm gonna really be pissed!

[@60zeller]

Don't know where the J. Ramone reference came from. No down stroking at all

[@mikew5828]

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[@robertoperini2336]

NUMBER ONE 🇮🇹👏👏👏👏

[@aurelio_scala]

Fenomeno. C'è tutto Vai in questa performance. Suona con le dita ma muove tutto intorno a se, compreso se stesso

[@guitarstorms]

wow

[@wladimiraparecido1610]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸👽

[@andyharman3022]

Remember when The Karate Kid spanked this guy in that head-cuttin' competition?

[@johncharney5188]

"This guy" would have destroyed The Karate Kid if he played "this solo".

[@zendakk]

I remember Stevie's Spanking.

[@meshackgaolathe6492]

The Karate kid’s parts were played by Steve though

[@andyharman3022]

@@meshackgaolathe6492 yep

[@jesterraj]

Man he just keep getting neeter and always surprise us

[@sergiomeireles383]

Esse guitarrista é simplesmente Bom Pra Meireles!

[@x1625]

Johnny Ramone! Gimme a break, nobody even yelled One Two Three Fore at the beginning. RIP Dee Dee

[@TorontoMike_whynot]

I yelled "one two" when they came on stage and was given the "shhhhhhh"

[@TorontoMike_whynot]

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[@다커스밴드]

기타 마술사~~~👍

[@servercannell5853]

No Fucking Way! Jaw dropping guitar craft right there.

[@MrStrawberry86]

Really hope they come to uk

[@stuartromig9576]

Frame By Frame...Fripps relentless picking of 32nd and 64th notes... the only way that Steve Vai could play it was by 'Tapping'...it certainly is a different take...and...I LIKE IT! 😊❤😊

[@eckesdelicious]

The Lord Voldemort of the Beat tour. He get's stronger with every show.

[@joannzenn2307]

Johnny Ramone never played in a circus, did he? No, he played punk. And never bored anyone. Marvelous punk.

[@willrichtor]

I like punk, I'm especially a fan of NY Hardcore, but I love the Clash, The Police, Television, NY Dolls, the Stooges(proto punk I guess) Bad Religion... and the Ramones bore the shit out of me. BUT I've never felt that disparaging their music, which a lot of people love, made me feel any greater affinity for the music I DO love. So go sniff some fucking glue and leave the discussion to the adults.

[@joannzenn2307]

@willrichtor / Sorry....You DON'T like punk, cause if you do, you'd love Ramones first album, and you'd have mentioned Dictators, Dead Boys, Sex Pistols at least. oh!!! The Stooges, everyone loves them, yes....😘

[@comfibold]

Is it me or is Vai actually getting even better with age?

[@joelark2007]

Solid

[@joelrodriguez6123]

Oh yeah & by the way; IT WAS DANNY CARREY DRUMING THE WHOLE DAMN TIME!!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

🔥

[@LookAtThisRock]

Did anybody notice he broke his string at 1:27? You could see it slack on his fret board a little bit later in the video too.

[@TorontoMike_whynot]

What string is he not using after that point?

[@markhammer643]

That's not someone at work. That's someone having capital-F capital-U capital-N FUN!

[@davidbivens5375]

Well said!