Is this the GREATEST Guitar Performance EVER?

[@finnmacdiarmid3250]

Pretty soon Vai will become the guitar, no strings attached, he is the resonance. Simply moves reality around him with transcendent willpower!

[@alexmikhael5061]

IT *IS* ALL JUST *VIBRATIONS* ANYHOW!!!! ENERGY + vibrations *with* INTENT (THOUGHTFULL-INTENT) makes matter.... well make matter MATTER!!! :)

[@buncharandomness7693]

Hehe boi

[@MainPrism]

I think he already has. He's just ascended so far ahead of the rest of us that we can't comprehend his new found level of power.

[@me.roderick]

LMAO gimme some of those shrooms.😂

[@Roscoes_House_of_Blues]

YESSS!!!

[@moreblack]

He's so musical, it's incredible. Because one could easily make just random noise with all those strings at once, but to arrange a song that you don't even suspect is being played all on the same instrument, is insane. The meticulous amount of arranging and synchronizing of parts weaving in and out, is so cool to watch being performed.

[@TheMrFive]

It's quite effortless for the guy. He didn't have to premeditate much, I can see it.

[@TroublesomeOwl]

@@TheMrFive well, by the time this was filmed he would have played this literally hundreds, if not a thousand plus times. You aren't gonna film a music video while you are still stumbling around it and perfecting it

[@TheMrFive]

@@TroublesomeOwl I'll concede that how it actually happened is somewhere between what you're stating and my point. This isn't your average musician.

[@commentfreely5443]

yes

[@Traumglanz]

@@TheMrFive IIRC Vai said he was struggling and the instrument challenge him and motivated him quite a bit. Keep in mind, Steve Vai just had surgery and this Hydra is a monster in weight. IIRC they were using a special belt system so that he actually could play it. The whole weight just on your shoulders would have been certainly not the kind of strain you want even on a healthy shoulder.

[@35swapneelchakraborty33]

Steve Vai is one of the best guitarists of all time and is an inspiration for many......❤️

[@mickdebergerac1143]

The wink when he plays the octave section of the solo really made me smile, damn genius artist

[@machidaman]

Steve has really been knocking out of the park recently with Candle Power, Knapsack, and now this... He lost me for a few years there but wow, what a way to come back.

[@Stoirelius]

I simply don’t understand candle power.

[@devonstedy6812]

This performance makes him the goat in my eyes. I prefer other guitarists' styles but this is jaw dropping.

[@vladoserfel]

@Tom Patriot ok grandpa

[@sixmillionsilencedaccounts3517]

There are more insane performances especially on acoustic and THEY ARE LIVE. Guys like Marcin Petrzalek or Mike Dawes. Also, I've seen a guy (I think on Rick Beato channel) that was playing polyphonic Bach-style stuff - tapping it with both hands. That was ridiculous.

[@thejoker-go3fh]

@@sixmillionsilencedaccounts3517 that bach dude is ridicilous

[@johndeguide9647]

Eddie still the goat ( Eruption)

[@nicolamariconda2583]

It's nice but for me the more Impact performance remains Michael Angelo Batio. Double Guitar, Double lead,tapping with both Hands 2 different section and rotate the Guitar and keep going with inverted Strings. That was jaw dropping.

[@MrJbinchrist]

Steve is crazy. He comes up with the strangest things. In my opinion his best song is still TENDER SURRENDER.

[@jorgeflores6306]

"For The Love of God" is better imo.

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

@@jorgeflores6306 For The Love Of God is a masterpiece

[@bartomiejochwat7299]

For the love of God is the Best, Tender surrender is 2nd one ;)

[@coonjamalay]

The outro of tender surrender is funny as hell tho. Everytime i listen to it i laugh

[@Nintendude2013]

I think Windows to the soul is a masterpiece better than for the love of god and tender surrender but of course that’s my opinion

[@semin811]

If you have watched the reveal of the hydra, the guitar, you could have understood what was going on on a even deeper level(e.g. the use of a sustainer etc). But again, your work already puts the song into a admirable place and I cannot thank you enough for your input. Awesome.

[@vaibhavtomar20]

Somewhere Luca Stricagnoli is drooling over this guitar wondering what he'll do if he got his hands on it. And damn I'd love to see that.

[@get1rocstartim5]

Seen him play this in Des Moines Iowa, It is a wonderful thing to be alive and see this. A performance of a lifetime. Genius. Steve is the best guitarist EVER. No one is on this level . No ONE

[@aureliorodio7697]

One of the greatest, for sure. I mean, there are so many factors which make a guitar performance, "The GREATEST Guitar Performance". I just know that watching this music video and listening to the track itself, the two things combined together made me wanna pick up the guitar and play again, after such a long time since my anhedonia and crippling depression made me forget even about playing guitar. Steve Vai is a visionary in his own way, I think everyone can only agree to this.

[@Prossdog]

Steve never ceases to amaze me with his innovation but this whole concept took it to the next level. To design this preposterous instrument and then write a song in which you play every part of it simultaneously is beyond my realm of understanding.

[@jwec9867]

Steve Vai released a breakdown of each part of the hydra guitar on his KZbin channel.

[@peterk4626]

"Washy thing, base slide....washy thing, base slide!" Cracked me up :) I love how Steve just raises the bar whenever he feels like it.

[@shanetapp]

There's a fantastic interview where Steve Vai says he started crying once he FINALLY understood how to go about playing that guitar. It perplexed even him for a minute... but this right here tells volumes about how far out this man's musical mind is.

[@righty-o3585]

Lol He cried huh? I'm gonna go ahead and say he's full of shit. It's just a standard double neck 12 and 6 string, with a bass connected to it. He plays like 2 chords on the 12 string, and some thumb slides on the bass. 99% of the song is played on the 6 string. Don't believe me, watch the video again

[@shanetapp]

@@righty-o3585 yup... as a guitar player of over 30 years, I can say without any doubt I couldn't do that.

[@righty-o3585]

@@shanetapp As a guitar player not too far behind you, I can say that except the parts where he plays super fast, I think, with a good amount of time, I could probably get pretty close , just without the production quality. I mean there still are some things that only Steve Vai can play. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trashing Steve Vai, not at all. I Just didn't think this one was near the hype people gave it.

[@negatvecreep]

@@righty-o3585 i dont think you understand how hard it would be to play that instrument in the way Steve played without sounding like shit, just having coordination to play that would be hard as balls, imagine making it sound good

[@righty-o3585]

@@negatvecreep I do understand just fine. It would be difficult, I'm not saying it would be easy. The thing is, I also understand how talented Mr. Vai is, and this song didn't impress me, taking his level of expertise into consideration.

[@markleadbeatter6196]

Just when you think he couldn’t be any cooler as a guitar player, he goes and floors you again with his outrageous ability and innovation. Just wow!

[@jchurch27]

I love the joy Tyler is experiencing, like we're all kids again hearing EVH for the first time!

[@demonicsweaters]

This performance is just mind blowing. I love how Steve is the best he's ever been, he just keeps progressing, which is crazy for a guy who's been around as long as him. Also, he understands the KZbin medium and is great at it. Do you think Ibanez is actually going to sell that thing?

[@elotero0691]

If they sell it, i’m selling my organs to buy that thing

[@SpiderSkot]

It'd probably go for $50k each

[@demonicsweaters]

@@SpiderSkot totally

[@demonicsweaters]

@@elotero0691 no way I'd buy one. Not because I wouldn't want it, but I woudn't want to embarrass myself by attempting to play it haha

[@Crovax]

I'm...i mean... every time i see that video i'm even more amazed about little things like that he didn't drop the pick every time he changed to that thumb slide!

[@silverbeetle]

This is such a great video, I was stunned to read some of the negative comments on the web when this Vai video was released. The amount of effort and love he put into this, how could you knock it?! I'm on his Patreon and he gave us a sneak peak a while back of playing this for real and he's absolutely doing it for the doubters. Thanks for giving it the love it deserves!

[@Khobbyhobs]

I saw a comment that “yea that’s a neat trick there, vai.” And I was like whoa that’s hardly a trick he’s doing here. This is a full on coordinated performance on the guitar where there are multiple parts beings played by ONE GUY! It’s raw talent in its truest form!

[@TheBanana93]

Some people are just jealous and sad pieces of crap. No matter what we do that will always be the way.

[@jonathanwright8802]

Pay no attention: if you bring their comments up in a discussion, they win. Ignore.

[@sistergiblits7795]

Some people just don't care. When you do something for the doubters, people can sniff that out. It takes away from it being a genuine artistic performance, and becomes more about doing what others might like or trying to bring in new fans with a spectacle or something. Basically, this is the gym class hero of guitar performances, and we can all see that.

[@woodsnstrings]

A craftsman is one who has reached the pinnacle of skill. An artist is one who can infuse the highest craftsmanship with emotional content. A master is one in whom the artist and the art itself are indistinguishable from one another.

[@chairmankaga101]

The fact he is still innovating and exploring new styles and sounds is amazing to me. As great as Eddie was, he never just went berserk and indulged any artistic whim that tickled his ear. But it still sounds like Vai. Unmistakably so. He’s ascending… but still Frank’s stunt guitarist.

[@michaelcantwell316]

I'm not super into Steve's music, obviously I recognize the talent. I have to say that when I saw this the other day, I was truly blown away. He is just so, so good 👍.

[@CynHicks]

For whatever reason I've never cared much for his music but his technical prowess is hardly matched. This was incredible! From the physicality perspective. Thanks for sharing. I may not have payed any attention to it.

[@MoStBlEsSeD]

Holy crap i just watched this video not long before you posted this .. my face is still in recovery from being melted off this was epic

[@chirbin0nidhogg623]

That was the comment I left on the Hydra music video too! I think it’s one of the best performances on guitar I’ve ever watched, AND the song is rad!

[@rodiebobwilliams1330]

I don't know about ever, however your analysis of Mr Vais musical arrangement, breakdown of timing, further proves "Musiciswin". Nice presentation sir.

[@Trashpanda_404]

At 7:51 your video, listen to Vias triad lick. Now go back and listen to the white snake album he played on. That same riff is on Sailing Ships when it goes from clean to heavy.

[@joshuakrauskopf4998]

I know this channel is more Electronic Guitar based but id love to see you react to modern percussive fingerstyle guitar artists like Alexandr misko Luca Stricagnoli and Mike Dawes!

[@joeshumo9457]

Are we all just going to ignore that after he picks up the Hydra he doesn’t use a strap and it just floats in front of him? I’m guessing it’s a floating rig attached to the floor and hidden by his left pant leg. He has definitely pulled of the greatest guitar performance of all time. Especially this late in the game and when we least expected it. Bravo.

[@lukaslmguitarcorner]

Steve's performance is unbelievable

[@Mexxx65]

Stevie has been to the crossroads....so many times.....and slayed it evertime

[@huruduru5144]

Don't be fooled by Steve's guitar playing wizardry what he's really doing is opening a porthole into another dimension!

[@kylemiller2920]

I actually had the chance to meet Steve after a show. He's so humble and down to earth, when I told him I was doing a report on him for my rock & roll history class, he told me to email him through his website and he would answer questions for my report, and no shit he was a man of his word. Took him about 10ish days to get back to me, but he actually replied which was more than I expected. Needless to say my professor was jealous I got to meet him haha.

[@iamkevinmccarthy]

His sound isn't my thing but I appreciate the heck out of his skills. And that's a 7-string as the middle head of the Hydra - Ibanez really crushed it with the build.

[@feddomeijerwiersma6955]

This. I too am blown away by his talent and skills and natural ability, while just not being into his stuff which is subjective anyways. He also seems like a nice, authentic, fun, humble guy.

[@jeremyswalley8625]

I thought that was a 7 string you can definitely hear it!

[@jeremyswalley8625]

I said it’s about time he went back. Some of his best 7 string work is on The Audience is Listening if you listen really close there’s some insane stuff going on. And of course Whitesnake was great, a little bit over the top but still magnificent. The Blaze pickups are what gave him a different sound from everyone else. I was wondering why his sounded so much better.. The 7th pole has an increased bass response so it doesn’t get muddy on ya..

[@kodiakfamily8032]

Same here, the sound is not my thing, but I am in awe of the man's talent, touch, innovation and passion.

[@carsgunsandguitars]

Its so great to see him still innovating. He was one of my earliest guitar heroes and I know from 1st hand experience a really nice guy.

[@dudustickytricks]

Very impressive and cool. Thanks for bringing attention to this :) A recommendation: I really like what Jon Gomm has brought to the acoustic guitar. A classic example is his piece "Passionflower."

[@ElCharvo]

He only needs one neck.....amazing player .Luca Stricagnoli awesome too.

[@lordmarshall5239]

RIP Joe Despagne, founder of Jem Guitars, high school friend of Steve and creator of all his early custom guitars. Seeing this guitar reminds me of the triple neck cloud and lightning bolt axe he made for one of the David Lee Roth Band videos.

[@TSpoon823]

I'm really speechless after doing what you told us to do. Listen then watch. Had the exact same reaction. Unbelievable. The interaction of all three necks throughout the song simultaneously is what makes this so breathtaking. When he did that double slide I about lost my mind. I don't know, but did he first record this song and then have the guitar built for it, or did he have the guitar built and then write a song based on what he could do on it?

[@StevenSiroVai1]

The song came first as a mental concept, then the guitar, then the actual song.

[@theftking]

@@StevenSiroVai1 I love how *the real Steve Vai* (seriously - this is actually him) commented on this six months ago and it had two likes. Hidden treasures in KZbin comments.

[@ianmierek7647]

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[@MrGibspoon]

I’ve never really been a Steve Vai fan. But this track, and his interviews about it have completely changed the way I think about him. I have a lot of back-catalogue to explore!

[@smokingun397]

The thing that makes Steve a cut above the rest is his use of dynamics and melody. The other guitar 'hero's' just seem to be doing acrobatics for most of their performances, but Steve Vai has great song structure. This was so obviously evident to me when I saw G3 with Steve, John Petrucci and Joe Satriani years ago. Steve played last and it was really like 'now here's the headliner' when Steve came on. Of course Joe and John are amazing players but after the first 5 minutes it all just sounded the same but Steve has variety and melody which is just so much more entertaining

[@robertsmithduarte7732]

Agreed.

[@burtonreed7642]

Steve Vai has obviously paid his dues and probably does not have to prove that he is one of the best modern day progressive rock guitarist, BUT, being the true innovative artist he is, he continues to hone his skills and always presents something amazing and inspiring. Steve is a phenomenal, may he continue to inspire us with his musical genius.

[@ShredmasterScott]

Steve sold his soul to 666 and got the Hydra in return

[@DroneShotFPV]

SCOTT! Love your content man, I bought your course as well, and it's helped me LEAPS and bounds! Your course, coupled with Tylers has been able to push me further without attending actual school for music. Keep on being awesome!

[@AntonioLopez-kw3ev]

you can't sell your soul god owns all souls there is no buying and sell Ng of a soul

[@vincem1957]

the trick is to play well and keep your soul...anyone can exchange a soul for ability...try keeping it and having ability...its alot harder.

[@benjaminaxselholm]

Steve has reached another level. How many rock guitar heros evolve after decades of success. Most just kinda just maintain or fade off.

[@samclemmons5373]

It’s pretty cool. I’d love to see him do it live. Machine Gun by Jimi Hendrix on the Band of Gypsies album is the greatest guitar performance ever IMHO.

[@christopherweise438]

Sam Clemmons - I was just going to say that. I completely agree. The tone, the emotion, the phrasing. Can't be topped in my book.

[@danielban1555]

Same but the one on first set of songs for groovy children idk why people never talk about that one

[@StevenSiroVai1]

Agreed... the Fillmore version.

[@kayned47]

I've 2 months till the gig in Manchester eng, can't wait, I'll post a response 2 what he did live, ie was it just him n drums, I was blown away yrs ago when I saw him with donati n sheen, seen him 3 times so far so this will b my 4th, I can't wait

[@amghawgless]

Definitely, jimi got more excitement and drama out of the guitar than anyone, if he had even another few years he would have been doing alot of the shredding techniques that came later by evh and randy rhoads and so on, you can hear it starting in machine gun just brilliant.

[@keithproctor6380]

I saw that by Steve last night and it BLEW ME AWAY....almost wrote you to see if you watched it ..and here you are. You're an exceptional guitarist yourself and I wish I could play half the things you can play. I have a nylon Folk guitar...a good one too, hand made...but dude, you know your $#!+ when it comes to guitar. I love your videos, your playing and I wish I could be trained by you, but that takes money and I'm a 63 year old, old Rocker from the 80's.

[@Joshreece]

You are pretty well versed in guitar culture, but I'm disappointed that you cited Andy Mckee as the example of that style of guitar technique, which means you might not know about Michael Hedges. Michael hedges was the most inventive and genius guitarist I know of. Andy owes everything to Michael and while Andy is great, he can't hold a candle to Michael. Check him out. Listen to Breakfast in the Field, and watch some live videos. He was incredibl.e

[@pihermoso11]

What if Tommy Emmanuel is older than Michael Hedges? Wouldn't that make Tommy the pioneer instead of Michael Hedges?

[@Joshreece]

@@pihermoso11in terms of age and percussive fingerstyle, Pierre Bensusan predates the both of them, but ultimately what made Michael hedges so impressive to me was the fact that very few of his songs remind me of anything else, most of them contain techniques that almost no one had ever used before and many of them were in tunings that almost no one had ever used before. I don't really think Tommy Emmanuel is comparable example either.

[@pihermoso11]

@@Joshreece Tommy Emmanuel is a guitar god, he is one of the 5 certified guitar players picked by Chet Atkins himself, when he auditioned for Favored Nations, steve vai's own record label, he left steve vai speechless, so if Tommy is good enough for steve vai, then he's good enough for mere mortals.. and Tommy inspired new and upcoming players like Seiji Igusa and Kent Nishimura, while you downplay Tommy's guitar contribution to the world, i have yet to hear any of Michael Hedges work or the new players that he inspired

[@Joshreece]

@@pihermoso11 I am not making a qualitative judgement about them. I am saying in terms of the road down which Andy McKee is only developing real estate, Bensusan and Kottke, and Hedges settled and terraformed it. Emmanuel is fantastic but in a discussion about Andy McKee I don't see how comparing Emmanuel to Michael is the least bit sensible so maybe Emmanuel has work I haven't heard that makes that comparison apt

[@Thenicksamples]

Yes!!! I love the design of the Hydra, I'll be seeing him in atlanta!

[@wilrijksegitaarschool9415]

Steve Vai's the greatest living guitar God today, not Jimmy Page, not Eric Clapton, not David Gilmour, Steve Vai is, period.

[@holliswilliams8426]

There are lots of better guitarists than Vai. Vai went on stage with Guthrie Govan and was visibly embarrassed as he couldn't keep up with Govan's skills.

[@thejoker-go3fh]

@@holliswilliams8426 steve is more iconic creative

[@mikejames6664]

That's only because Prince is dead.

[@wilrijksegitaarschool9415]

@@holliswilliams8426 Sure, Govan might be technically a little bit more proficient, but when it comes to making magic nobody comes closes to Steve Vai, and that's what's most important

[@Khobbyhobs]

Tyler. His performance on that video blew me away the first 10 times I watched it. But you breaking it down gave me an even deeper respect of what’s going on here. Amazing job as always, sir.

[@robertgiles9124]

All the tricks and tech will never reach the level Hendrix achieved on guitar. The poetry is just not there.

[@jonathanwright8802]

whats the point of this comment?

[@robertgiles9124]

@@jonathanwright8802 An opinion; you need to ask? Why ask why Jonny? smh

[@suprchickn7745]

A lot of instrumentalists/artists strive to innovate and take their craft to another level. Many aim to make their mark in their chosen field. Very few, however, have attained the incredible virtuosity and creativity that Mr. Vai has throughout his career. Hats off, Steve, you are a legendary artist and a gifted musician with a sound and style all your own. Phenomenal!

[@anthonybymallia7067]

The sliding from the bass and on electric power chords beautiful

[@CpTnlAw]

I love how the second verse begins with the reverse line of the first verse. Like... the hydra was awoken at first, wandering around for those unexpecting souls, then crazy dance and chorus, then, calm down go back to the den by reversing the line. This track is crazy. I like how all those sound textures complement the Hydra. Like a lot of jewels hitting like a windchime around the hydra's necks.

[@MrDumpitout]

Reason I hold Vai as my favorite guitarist is for his eccentric versatility, makes me cry over his sound sometimes. And my love for Zappa, you can still hear those classic isms that forever influenced his playing.

[@SouthpawSatch]

I love that Steve doesn't stop innovating, moat other guitarists his age are kicking back and comfortable. Not Steve, still pushing guitar playing to the limit

[@elotero0691]

Insane. and the guitar is mesmerizing. i couldn’t believe my eyes, everything going on was stunning. extraordinary.

[@slashwannabe2k]

After seeing your comment on the official video for this, I was hoping you would do a video for it. Great watch and so good to get some understanding behind the sound and scales etc. My brain is officially blown 🤯🙌

[@xMortalx57]

Good job pointing out the Technic and performance of fabulous Mr. Steve Vai

[@olivier3348]

Merci its so good to enjoy music

[@russl9029]

My mind was blown when I first watched this......its still blown......amazing guitar.....amazing player. Every time I see that guitar I notice something different.

[@howardthrust]

Stevie has FINALLY FOUND the instrument to apply the "Air Guit" movement depicted in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"!! (We'll see if World Peace and Harmony shortly ensue...)

[@BUNKERJR53]

VAI is of another world. This one of the most phenomenal songs I've ever seen him play.

[@rons-topic1067]

Terrific Steve

[@Masterlessmusic]

That's why for me personally, Vai is The GOAT. It's not one set of techniques, it's not his speed, he has all that but it's how he sees the instrument. It's such a natural extension of his mind that whatever he imagines actually comes out uninterrupted and unhindered. He's insanely creative and to do that takes a special kind of kind indeed and so many hours living through your instrument. He goes well beyond simply playing the guitar.

[@EldeNova]

I'm so glad you made this video Tyler! Had the exact same disbelief/amazement seeing the video after listening to the song so many times, even though I knew it was all him... so epic.

[@teroft]

loving the ambient sound in the background :)

[@RyanC232]

yoooooo!.. I had a similar reaction when i heard the song. I wasn't all that impressed like i was the first time hearing any of his 7th songs. But i somehow knew i needed to see him play the Hydra. I have seen literal magic now and no one can convince me otherwise. There will never be another Steve Vai. Ever

[@hamnhock]

Steve Vai, I hurl myself at your cosmic excellence

[@RSGill1903]

Steve Vai, he's in a class all by himself. Very few can come close to his skill level.

[@BluesMan88]

I love his approach to legato and his vibrato. It further adds to his very vocal playing style.

[@JC-by2ib]

Thanks for this video. Been stuck in a rut and this just blew the doors open. Might be my favorite of yours in a long while.

[@TimO-wt9sz]

Tyler I seen this video the other day and I felt the same .And if you watch it a second time you can see Steve smiling cause he knows this is next level and he is just having so much fun playing it lol.

[@JaggedDagger]

A lot of Vai's music revolves around basic chord structure but it's all the intricacies he does throughout his songs that is mind blowing.

[@mickryan4921]

Oh my gawd! I can’t wait to see him play in Ireland in June! I’ve loved Steves work since I started playing guitar!

[@billwallace1177]

that was a brilliant analysis of what the blue sky we just saw him do . . . making guitar mystical and exciting no matter what level you're on. Thanks for what YOU DO!

[@docskywalker51riftstudios58]

Congrats on 1.5 million subscribers! I love your channel!

[@teaganwindago3132]

Thanks for supplying the link to the original. I did what you said and watched the video and came back to yours. This is unreal!!! The top guitar is more like a banjo to me but nonetheless is very impressive.

[@DJEshelman-personal]

These are simple things but.... Thank you for the warning to watch the video first. I had missed it which I'm somewhat ashamed to admit. Also, thanks for the extra effort to including the link so I could right click on it and open it in a new tab and come back to your video. It's why I love supporting you (and subscribing to GSS, y'all).

[@Char_T-v5e]

Saw his vid a few days ago, but did not watch it until now. What a performance!!😳I have to admit the hydra guitar initially threw me for a loop and I told myself I'll come back around to viewings. Then, I saw this today and it brought me back... So glad you posted this response. Finally watched... Wow!! Vai is definitely GOAT status!☝️💯🤯

[@moronicdooshbaggery756]

He has always pushed the limits of musicianship and songwriting with every album. He doesn't disappoint and will always be the innovator

[@KaustavMajumder]

All right! You sir are a man of class; you mentioned Andy McKee! Respect.

[@shanedorr2236]

An incredible musician and an incredible guitar,GENIUS!!!

[@ZitherBeast]

And while I flawlessly played along, never missing a beat or a note, I realized, Steve Vai is an Alien. Holy molly.

[@RobAsselinMusic]

Am I wrong to put him on the same level as the iconic and historic classical composers everyone has to learn about in grade school. I mean come on this dude has been innovating the guitar for years and years and his music composition is not only incredible for just the guitar work but everything around it. There isn’t a dull moment in his playing. And now from a creativity standpoint he’s in my eyes untouched by any other guitar player. Idk maybe I’m just a fan boy but this guy blows guitarists minds every year it seems.

[@towlie337]

I love the "I....I don't know." 9:34. Sums up my understanding of what he was doing there.

[@LungMing23]

This video blew me away when i watched it yesterday. He has reached a whole new level somehow!

[@angusgates69]

Always loved vai and andy mckee just like i look up to and watch your stuff now days

[@wask28]

Holy mother of guitar!!! Tyler, it’s so good to see you giving your opinion on this, Mr Steve Vai, the supreme master, he is just getting things to a different universe or to another dimensional set of moving pieces, I’m so happy I follow you and I get to see/read your comments. Keep up the great work!!

[@gtrgareri]

Excellent Breakdown of the song and the Hydra itself Tyler! Thanks for all the great content!

[@Luigi2641]

mad skill! and what a crazy instrument! its a 7 string, a half fretless 14 string, a half fretless 4 string bass, and a 12 string harp! simply crazy!!

[@me.roderick]

Absolutely tore my head off!!! Every time I watch it.👑🏆

[@jeffersonott4357]

Satriani is my fav virtuouso ever, but huge respect for vai! Amazing work. He is talented, sooooooo talented!

[@HevyDevy101]

In a world of exceptional bedroom guitarists, there's still only one Steve Vai - It's like he lay in wait surveying the guitar landscape just so he could re-emerge and remind everybody why he's as revered as he is. Fantatstic.

[@marksc1929]

Saw Vai like 6 ft away back in 98 ( still young ) ..it was definitely an experience.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I agree with your assessment. Mr. Vai is unique and out of this world.

[@LanceMillerSeattle]

1998-2001 I had a 12 string Chapman Stick (purpleheart) custom made with fretless on the bass strings, fretted on lead guitar side.

[@juicylucy5797]

At last, someone else that appreciates this song/vid as much as me.

[@free-birdrocker8809]

First time I saw Steve was on the film with Ralph Machico and Steve jamming out at some bar and Ralph was supposed to beat Steve in a Jam out contest. I could tell Steve was just messing around Ralph..Lol..

[@CutterSavage]

Don't forget Michael Hedges who was a predecessor of Andy McKee...Michael definitely did lots of stuff at once in a musical way. His album Aerial Boundaries is a good example.