Steve Vai - "Candle Power"

Hey Folks, Vai here. I wanted to challenge myself for my 60th birthday and decided to record a simple trio track. I gave myself some parameters to work within. I told myself I would use a Strat style guitar, (tougher for me to play then a Jem) use a very clean tone, (not conventional for me) no whammy bar, (that’s like losing a body part for me) and no pick, just fingers (way out of my comfort zone).
I also had this idea for a particular type of riff that can only really be played on a guitar with no whammy bar. It’s a technique that I call “joint shifting." This is where you bend a note while fretting another, but I wanted to do this technique with a combination of double and triple stop single note bends while fretting other notes and releasing bends. After considerable experimenting, I discovered it created a unique sounding passage. You can hear this technique on a few sections of the song. I certainly hope other ambitious guitar player see the potential in this technique and take it to the moon!
We shot this quick little video of me performing the track at my Harmony Hut studio.
During this period, the world is slowly starting to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people are still facing challenges and are eager to find entertainment on the internet. I have seen the best come out in many people during this challenging time. When people join together with a common positive intention, the power surge they create within the collective is the healing element that is most needed. Like many little candles coming together to burn as bright as a star.
I needed a title for the song, and with the above in mind, and the fact that it’s my 60th, I choose the title “Candle Power."
We are even issuing a limited edition commemorative “Candle Power” candle in the new vai.com merch store that also comes with a high-quality download of the song: www.vaimerch.com
Enjoy!
"Candle Power" by Steve Vai
LWH records
Audio Engineered by Greg Wurth
Video Shot and Edited by Steve Vai & Steven Bradley
#SteveVai #CandlePower

[@AkhilSharmaTech]

when you don't know what genre of music it is, it's probably steve vai

[@numetalinkin]

Or polyphia

[@chuckleduck4182]

I mean, you’re not wrong

[@YaBoiJeffe]

Underrated comment if ever there was one

[@fingalh]

Or tool

[@blues970123]

It’s alien secrets

[@lennypersonalized]

Zappa would have loved this little masterpiece.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

That is so weird... I thought the exact same thing

[@fidalgofeten2931]

@@daviclar867 Yes. Me too.

[@clarkkring8459]

Me 4

[@rikkifknrobin]

if there’s a crazy idea frank would’ve loved it

[@martincaz7772]

Absolutely.

[@xavilend]

he could have added a delay, an echo, a reverb, some distortion, a pick... anything to mask the complexity of what he just did, but no, it's there, bare and raw, and I dare anyone to try and replicate it. Truly brilliant and still breaking boundaries.

[@spamsonly5807]

Absolutely true👍 the one and only Steve Via

[@jesusmorgan1614]

He always brings us some surprising music,he is just God gifted!!

[@Subhrocks1]

@@spamsonly5807 it's Vai, but you have been forgiven

[@spamsonly5807]

@@Subhrocks1 oh Shit! How did I even make that mistake ???🤣🤣 Anyway thanks for correcting!!

[@Subhrocks1]

@@spamsonly5807 no problem mate 🙂🙂

[@Ibaneddie76]

Holy crap those sustained unison bends and weird wacky bends he is doing are freaking insane! Vai will always be one of the goats!

[@projetofaq]

Just when you think you've done hearing all possibles Vai's kind of sounds he throws THAT on us.....Happy birthday MASTER!!!!

[@serendipititieshq1748]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MASTER VAI

[@MrNamePerson]

Totally agree.

[@bikerrider4845]

Me thinks Jack Butler would approve.

[@rogeriotavaresr]

Parabéns Steve Vai. Essa música mostra sua versatilidade. Que feeling. Muito bom.

[@PolyQuasi]

YEah. This is really refreshing. Like to see him doing more of this.

[@stankwho]

I like how Steve can pull notes out of thin air that don't even exist.

[@markoer]

...and they keep ringing on strings that don’t exist, even!

[@szymonhalasa9790]

The air exists!

[@FSHSKainon]

they sound bad, but are so freakin awesome.

[@Professor-Scientist]

Ik did you hear that Kminor chord?

[@jonathananderson3897]

Imaginary guitar notes exist only in the imagination of the imaginer........

[@laurentluigi2461]

No distortion ..... Just natural sound ..... Steve ...... you're a master.

[@lunantix]

Not just that but he's also playing on single coils so there's pretty much no way you could get more raw then that.

[@LUckybones25]

This is a strange and wonderful song. I’ve never heard anything like it.

[@jtu2434]

Listen to frank zappa.

[@JohnWiku]

This is just weirdo shit, you want something strange and wonderful to listen, there's Maestro Satriani for that. This is just ass wankery that sounds like nothing with out of tune weird bends, and everyone is mesmerized about it like those anime commentators that hype up fighting techniques while the main characters fight 😂😂😂

[@tromboneman4517]

60 years old and still pushing yourself to refine your playing even more. Every musician on any instrument should be inspired by you.

[@thedancinglionrules5338]

They are👌

[@thecommenternobodycaresabout]

That's not exclusive to musicians. This should inspire everyone to go further no matter the age.

[@JohnSikes73]

He looks younger.

[@bpabustan]

Rarely do we find senior citizens .ake mind blowing innovations. Steve joins that thin rank.

[@tromboneman4517]

Greg Nikiforakis, you are indeed correct.

[@MrMapacheco]

rockin' that Collier shirt, my man!

[@Gregorypeckory]

I know; even legends need inspiration, and Jacob brings it big time!

[@WithOutATrace523]

This is probably my favorite Vai composition, by far. Not only is it technically and harmonically interesting and difficult it is a beautiful expression of everything Vai talks about. It is one of the clearest examples of "practice what you preach". In it, we literally watch Vai expand as a musician, guitarist, and human. As he himself has stated, it is far outside of his comfort zone, and not only that, he knocked it out of the fuckin' park. We could all learn from the sheer process that he underwent to grow and expand.

[@over9k874]

Yes, same here. Vai was present somewhere all my life. I never was a real fan and I discovered this by accident... Mostly listening to groove metal but as a guitar player can't stop listening and watching this... Just incredible song, can't appreciate it enough...

[@FrAnCeScoMeTaL1]

SUS

[@over9k874]

Very sus ;)

[@oebuk87]

Why is this new technique not being discussed in all guitar forums and all?? Vai, as always, two decades ahead of his time! Love how the notes melt in his fingers with those crazy joint bends.. Just amazing!

[@Gongasoso]

Too niche, I'd guess 🤷🏼‍♂️ it's impressive without a doubt but the relationship between how hard it is to pull off with how musically versatile it is... I have my doubts. It's like sweep picking but with less of a wow factor and more of a quirky factor, and much less formulaic in approach... Also, nobody is talking about it because Vai himself got his calluses blistering up while doing it 😂 people dare not try it

[@oebuk87]

@@Gongasoso I agree with you! It's too niche even for guitarist, who, in my guess, are the main target for Vai's music. Country players have been doing it since decades ago, and that's the only reason I think we should be all looking more into this. Vai, however, did go further by introducing and extra joint covering 3 strings in his bends and making it extra difficult but with practice it'll come out. I've been working on this song for a while now and I say it's doable, just awfully hard. Musically, I think it can fit lots of places/styles making it very versitile, just nobody is trying it...

[@elliethebat4761]

It's being discussed, but nobody but him can play it. That's the problem

[@JohnWiku]

​​​@@elliethebat4761 in two years he'll be plagued by arthritis from that shit

[@albertwong4516]

@@JohnWiku 🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasstevens1436]

Ok. Just in case anybody forgot why he's a legend. Amazingly beautiful playing.

[@razin7531]

dude, couldn't agree more lol 😂

[@luislozano2395]

yep.. hes just insane talented

[@jeromemanzano8501]

I love how he’s wearing a Jacob Collier shirt

[@IBJ57]

Oh damn I can’t believe I didn’t notice that. Jacob is godly, so Vai must really appreciate his insane talent.

[@Mike-on2wx]

He's awesome but why is this the top comment on this amazing song? Thank you Steve. You are such an inspiration!

[@sandyjonesmusic]

They met in the hat shop.

[@dieslow313]

Jacob Collier and Steve Vai collab would be ridiculous 😮

[@prestonsteimel1907]

@@dieslow313 steve sang a note in jacob colliers arrangement of moon river

[@go1988]

I've always loved how expressive you are while playing. Every note can be seen on your body. You're as much a dancer as you are a musician!

[@peteytwofinger]

jh did this as well ...

[@steevelapointe1152]

who?@@peteytwofinger

[@MartinBergnerGuitar]

Steve Vai is one of the most inspiring persons ever.

[@JaredGrissett]

Steves' phasing and economy of movement is unreal. So fluid and precise. 50 years of practice pays off lol

[@jeffreycollins7297]

He got done practicing a LONG time ago. He does nothing but create now.

[@AndrewBonicaRR]

Jeffrey Collins Steve practices all the time. A great musician never stops learning or practicing. 🤘😉👍

[@calendar9497]

and he's got huge ass ✋ ✋ :>

[@AlvaroAmor]

Imagine being so humble that you wear T-shirts of another incredibly talented fella.

[@Bebopopotamus]

He's a Patreon supporter of Jacob's as well.

[@Goatboii]

Omg imagine 😱

[@alexjackson8841]

He’s not exactly gonna wear a tshirt with his own face on it is he

[@RogerBenno]

I didn't know Steve did single coil sounds but there you have it. Took a sound that is as old as the electric guitar (70 years plus) and totally made it his own. Whilst making it all look easy - like all the people who have reached guru level. There are a lot of great rock guitarists out there, but Steve is surely up there right at the pinnacle with maybe a handful of others. Meaning not just technically proficient but also truly pushing the boundaries of the instrument.

[@SlobodanStojanovic]

...his smile at the end of the song. Priceless. The one and only !

[@bbeenn]

"Way out of my comfort zone" proceeds to make history

[@overtonezaudio8500]

This is one of the best things he's ever done.

[@DidiHyena]

OverTonez: its true... Best of all

[@MrClassicmetal]

That's an understatement...😳

[@DidiHyena]

@@MrClassicmetal everything Vai has done so far is insanely good... But with this song he has proven that there is no need for overpriced equipment, he doesn't need to lay thousand solos on top of each other, or play them backwards... less is more😎

[@erikbarrett85]

Agreed

[@69100leegrant]

I agree sounds great.

[@StevenPaulFrancen]

Man, I just don't get tired of this tune!

[@christophersoren1768]

Never ceases to amaze!❤

[@ttyylleerr]

This is the stuff that has kept me a fan since I was a kid.

[@nepaleseman1010]

Very creative.

[@DoctaRon]

Steve Vai is to guitarists what DaVinci is to artists. Truly inspired.

[@TarnTarn-zv6cp]

It's almost like his body is moving in complete synchronicity with the notes

[@2ShadesOfGray]

Elegant, classy, skilled, inspiring. What a pleasure to listen to, what a joy to see this level of skill.

[@alsatiancousin2905]

Ideas are running out of Steve Vai. That was gold.

[@jcmbird]

He was definitely in the 'Ultra Zone' when he wrote this.

[@zafir7]

I'm in the ultra zone while I was watching this.

[@joefrankland4733]

What...high?

[@anthonylafauce6773]

By ultra zone do you mean baked outta his mind?

[@jcmbird]

@@anthonylafauce6773 The Ultra Zone is the title of one of his albums.

[@jerocastella]

✨🎖✨👏👏👏

[@josephfragnito6110]

Not sure wether I like the facial expressions more than the guitar playing. Bloody fantastic Steve!! Brilliant

[@taherachowdhury555]

Thanks for always continuing to push your own boundaries and that of the concept of music, Mr. Vai.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

First time I have seen him without a pick, first time I have seen him without his two hum JEM, first time I have seen him not use massive effects, first time I have seen him without using whammy bar, first time I have seen him in a blue button up shirt. Okay, the last one was a reach, but still true! This is why he is considered one of the Masters. When you can step out of your comfort zone that far and still kill it, nuff said.

[@dommadonia9207]

The neck on that Jem is OUTSTANDING!!!

[@Gregorypeckory]

True enough; Steve always creates at the highest level, since his success is a result of a brilliant, curious, creative mind, great hands, and stellar, tireless work habits . With those ingredients, no matter how far out of his comfort zone he gets, it's going to work out great!

[@Gregorypeckory]

In case you read comments, fantastic piece Steve, and I love the Jacob Collier shirt!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

@Diogo Yes. That's him

[@tormaks]

So cl e any

[@hoosiergrown120]

Incredible that steve is still innovating and game changing...such a legend

[@diego17th]

You are a gift sir. Thank you for so many years of passionate and inspiring music.

[@uiliamoliveira6348]

That's beyond awesome! Steve has always been one of my favorite musicians of all time.

[@misharamaniuk9367]

This music is beyond trends. I first heard Steve Vai 15 years ago and it still sounds fresh

[@SKARIMDEUS]

Heard him in 1986, i was ten years old :) i wih ha had done more albums and music with the Wizard Frank ZAPPA

[@deltablaziken3325]

Steve Vai wearing a Jacob Collier shirt is something I didn't know I needed until now.

[@edwardcabras]

That smile during the fade out just melts my heart . . .

[@brunolr3698]

You are one of a kind Steve.

[@ciaranshaman]

Those multiple bends.... stunning! Never heard nor seen anything quite like that technique before. This is a beautiful piece of music Steve. Happy birthday!

[@acgm046]

Today on his birthday livestream he said that it's probably the hardest thing he's ever played!

[@Simbosan]

Also try Danny Gatton a total master of that kind of bend

[@ericksaulchangperez9388]

@Brian Wilson good catch!

[@Dimas10mification]

He calls that, "jointing shifting". It sounds really cool!!

[@einarabelc5]

Go check later work of the great Sean Lane on microbends and Jimmy Hendrix. This is just on another level though of Steve's weirdness. It's like watching Looney Tunes for the first time.

[@FlyGuy2000]

My guitar didn't come with those sounds, I think I need to get another one.

[@HowlingUlf]

download the presets from www.ibanez.com ...

[@directedbypreston]

HowlingUlf it’s a joke

[@yeyogak32]

They sell Vai fingers at GuitarCenter. Gonna get 10 for Christmas

[@PaulBrownclk-me]

Christian González you just need 8 and 2 thumbs lol

[@HowlingUlf]

@@directedbypreston and downloading presets for a guitar is not a joke? :D

[@jacksonupham2021]

I love seeing Vai do vibrato so much, so smoothe, its like circular

[@chiba131]

Simply amazing. Thanks, Steve, for this & everything else you've given us.

[@williamthomas5780]

Yes, Steve Vai is still improving. Practice makes good enough. Crazy good.

[@williamthomas5780]

@Christopher Iosue I wouldn't even entertain to converse with someone who tells ME what I'm saying. That's futility manifest.

[@franknada8235]

I wonder, has Steve been ispired in fingerstyle by the young Matteo Mancuso?

[@marciosanches9354]

Steve Vai, 60 years old! A great teacher and a light for the world! Hard worker ! An example of how music can be like air! Thank you for the words! I will never forget! I am a huge fan and admirer of your beautiful art! I wish you a happy birthday and many, many, many years of life!

[@brettfinnerty4421]

I truly enjoyed listening to this song. I havent listened to any new steve vai music in a very long time. This is very good. Always loved to listen and watch him play. Thank you for the show

[@sabrinashaw4717]

Happy belated birthday Steve!, your playing is always as awesome as ever!!! Thanks!!!

[@danielfromdania87]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5vVoX16mpxletk 🤘🤘

[@RobertYourell]

And he shares that it's partly about being an older, master player who has entered a new phase (in a Guitar World piece on this tune): "I’ve started having visions about playing in new ways… it’s not like they’re fast. I’m 59; keeping up those chops isn’t as interesting to me. It’s all about the bizarre and quirky ways to phrase, moving all around the neck. “It takes months and months to develop through undisturbed and focused time. And then you have this new vantage point… that’s what makes it so rewarding."

[@UnthawedGuitarist]

Definitely the most interesting Vai piece I've heard in a while, this was fairly nice

[@oneearthmusic7216]

For sure, maybe the most interesting ever.

[@CaryChilton]

Fairly ? May I hear your playing?

[@timm3376]

Perfect song name for this. You still inspire me always. Thank you for the work you do.

[@bwall615]

Love Steve’s tone on this soooo much!

[@robinbennison9225]

I don't believe anyone else has that level of mastery over the guitar. He's not human.

[@bloodbucket2847]

Robin Bennison Guthrie govan

[@thatguyjohnepps]

Bloodbucket yep

[@amanbhakta4524]

Check out Bucketgead

[@abhaysharma5072]

Guthrie

[@yc4911]

Paul Gilbert.

[@saralowe_arts]

Happy 60 years young Mr Vai, I hope you have celebrated it well with your beautiful wife Pia and family. Thank you for shocking us with this incredible piece of music. What a special kind of mind you have. Congratulations on reaching this milestone. The way you play is so mesmerising, oozing elegance and style. It’s really like watching a painting unfolding right before your eyes.

[@mauriziomatassi1377]

Grazie, Steve. Ascoltarti è sempre una delizia.

[@Dataclysm]

You will always be one of the most definitive and genre breaking guitarist/artist I've ever heard. I feel like you can think and interpret things in ways most of us can even imagine. Thanks Mr. Vai for being an inspiration and a true motivator.

[@danielc9606]

Just when you think you have a good understanding of his writing style, he comes up with something like this. 😮

[@einarabelc5]

I can hear a lot of his previous stuff in it, both Flexable, Alien Love secrets and now that I think about it Real Illusions: Reflections too. It has the bendiness of Jeff Beck, the Chordiness of Wes Montgomery and the Wackiness of Steve Vai.

[@G34Ricky]

This is definetly a 70 fusion style influenced.

[@WokardeJPmoney.]

JoseitoEdlVodao you know what you are Talkin about✌🏽

[@blockg9482]

“He can only play fast” if only they knew

[@jokeheart1900]

That's what she said :D

[@TruthGuitar]

Right?!?!?!?

[@hatsforbats1390]

I'm 55 and love a great guitar solo (Dave Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore)and I'd never heard of this fella till I happened to come across him on KZbin.His playlist has definitely gone in my Spotify library.Happy days.Better late than never I guess.👍

[@jerocastella]

✨👍✨✨

[@mindmagic777]

Steve Vai's - Windows to your Soul' is such an emotional piece and my personal favourite. Let me know your thoughts 🎸

[@laceface]

This is a real musical delight. 🌻💛

[@TitanicHorseRacingLover]

This is why Steve is the G.O.A.T. He purposely takes away everything he is comfortable with: the distortion pedal, the pick, and even the whammy bar, and is STILL able to come up with an amazing piece and with amazing technique. WOW.

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

He is the "Good old anime titties" ?

[@matthewlafontaine7386]

@@GabrielSkolderblad Greatest Of All Time, idc if im gonna get whooshed

[@WellMefisto]

Is it Game Of All Thrones?!

[@onixtheone]

Steve the Last Stringbender...

[@johan148]

Body. Neck. Pickups. Strings. Long ago, the four nations lived together in HARMONY.

[@botolsusu6140]

@@johan148 you forgot HUT..

[@moreblack]

Adesanya

[@joshuajarman]

Guthrie Govan left the chat.

[@groovefretboard]

Check my fretboard invention. Next Level FretCorner bends and more. I’d like to get Steve to try it

[@joelsmith4816]

Damn Steve how do you just keep getting better and better? For almost 50 years now. Love you.

[@kleincio3420]

I'm hypnotized by this video, i've watched 6 times in a roll, the sound and Steve presence is amazing, what a classy player.

[@PsySniper]

I have watched loads of people playing guitar and never before have I seen someone bend a string and while keeping that string bent, bend another! Incredible playing skill. Tried to do the same and failed so hard. Steve Vai, the reason I started playing guitar!

[@antoinegraff3717]

Sure lots of people did but it must be hard to make it sound right :) I tried it multiple times, it's fun though!

[@nicolasdagenais396]

Only other person i've seen do that is stevie ray vaughan

[@ericksaulchangperez9388]

Two words: Greg koch

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

Don't try it at home, man! Haha, that's Steve Vai! This technique might just break the joints of mortals like us. Maybe that's why he calls it that.

[@Guitareben]

Jerry Donahue does it. But not many people!

[@philfrank5601]

Sixty. Years! Happy birthday to the master, and I hope Jacob Collier realizes how lucky he is😆

[@williancaetano8905]

Sensacional ... True inspiration, congratulations for 60 years!!!

[@BobGnarley.]

Absolutely love it. what a jam

[@keremkaya6915]

Are we gonna ignore the fact he invented a new guitar technique? 2:12 Omg. He not only makes simply fascinating music but also innovates a thousands years old instrument. You are a huge inspiration to me, Steve!

[@lycanthrophy616]

yes because he didn't invent it. i've been doing that for years and im sure thousands of people have been doing it too

[@MadBallshorts]

Go look up Jerry Donohue!

[@OhGodWhatIsThisAah]

@@MadBallshorts or fucking John Scofield lol

[@wizard0z188]

Arnt those are just country bends?

[@OhGodWhatIsThisAah]

@@wizard0z188 I think it's more the dissonant out-of-time way it's used

[@inertiaalive7360]

Anytime I’m ever in a musical rut I just throw on some Vai, and it’s insane how inspired I feel after listening. To this day Steve somehow manages to keep the inner child in me flowing. Refreshing as always 🤙🏻

[@michaelmo-ri-ar-ty1016]

absolutely masterful, cant get enough of this piece of music!

[@bobbyrevell]

The most incredible musical statement on guitar in years for me. Freaking just a beautiful twisting astral plane of music. Steve after all these years you have blown us all away again THANK YOU

[@RogerSullivanNOLA]

Country players: We can bend strings to sound like steel guitar Steve Vai: Hold my Floyd Rose.

[@dvscool]

Yep ! Can't wait to see someone tab this lol

[@Sebster85]

@MorbidManMusic Which "sketchy moments"?

[@Scorchinscotty]

Bastiano T. Yeah-what is he talking about? I’ll admit it: I’ve been jealous of Steve’s technical prowess for nearly 36 years-since The Attitude Song was released as a ‘Soundpage’ in the October 1984 Guitar Player Magazine. Are you with me, people?? Who remembers that?

[@rationalmindriot7762]

@MorbidManMusic 🤣really??

[@aleaallee]

Then you should listen to Johnny Hiland, he rocks!

[@exn641US]

This song sounds like it came from somewhere deep inside the Flexable vault. I love it!

[@tonydandonoli903]

Thought the same has a lovers are crazy vibe but so evolved.. He's not mortal

[@narvizz87]

Reminds me of Natural Born Boy without distortion. I like it.

[@dolcevita9531]

I hear a lot of "Sisters" vibes inside :)

[@BreakingAllIllusions]

I hope this track makes it's way on the third part of the "Real Illusions" Trilogy which I'm super stoked about. It's been 8 long years, this should be the year of revelation!

[@Rich2487]

Very interesting to hear him play with a clean clean sound. He's creative no matter what. Gotta love Vai.

[@051biohaz]

True master of his craft, just glad we all get to listen…just wow

[@treehouse722]

I don't think I've ever seen a guitar played like this. Extraordinary.

[@SixStringTime]

Yes, incredibly inventive. But oh so natural for Steve.

[@faustoorieta]

So relaxing, and those bends are so good. Happy birthday!

[@RodneyClang]

This is a complete magic show I can’t even believe this. So incredible! Oh. Emgee!!

[@emersonfernandes9664]

Show! Espetacular Steve Vai.

[@NytronX]

*Everyone:* Hey Steve, what genre is this? *Steve Vai:* Yes.

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

I call it "progressive prog"

[@LydianMelody]

That’s also his answer to “Can you play...”

[@rnichol22]

A lot of jazz in there

[@Paulo_Matos_]

Steve Vai: "how can I challenge myself?" Universe: big freeze

[@markbreaux6613]

Completely in a league ALL HIS OWN! Always has been!

[@massapower]

Amazing. No overwhelming pedalnoards, no 1,000 notes p/second, no distortion and no whammy bar. GENIUS..... Piasano... Buon Sessantesimo Compleanno 😁✌

[@briangorman1079]

that was really, really cool. pure fun, and some ideas i've never heard before (all those bends on the different strings? so awesome). wonderful to see him challenging himself when he has zero left to prove.

[@skeenj]

So amazing! You keep inspiring the world! Thank you!

[@railgraf]

I have to admit it took me good 5mins or so to come back to reality after being exposed to this. I just silently kept staring at the screen after video ended. do not even know what to say, not sure I can put in words what I've just experienced with my lame english. Mr. Vai - your talent is very far reaching and I feel absolutely fortunate to exist on this planet with you at the same time to be able to dive into and experience what you have to share! What an amazing talent!

[@thedancinglionrules5338]

Same, the first time music actually went into my soul 😂

[@Rohan122]

Dude absolutely.even i was struck after seeing this.never heard anything like tjis before

[@kiranvincent8529]

It's his world, we just live in it.

[@marioperales7168]

Mr Vai....you are the man. I've been a fan for decades. Thank you for your contribution to the music and guitar world. I can only dream of playing half or a quarter as good as you...and I would be proud to even be at that level hahaha.. Happy 60th to you and please keep playing and posting on KZbin. It really is greatly appreciated and your work admired. Rock on...King of the 6 string !!

[@darthfredius470]

Such an inspiration for millions of guitar players around the World. Thank you Steve. Really.

[@emmanuelrodriguezjauregui6531]

Happy birthday teacher! you are eternal! Argentina loves you.

[@ama5573]

This dude is pretty good, he should try making a career out of it.

[@peluca7135]

He was in a movie with that karate kid guy, but i never seen him afterwards, wasted talent.

[@ericforsyth]

Playing music or Prancercise 2.0?

[@mck1972]

@@peluca7135 , That's the music biz for you: 5 minutes in the spotlight-Then it's on to the next Flash in the Pan... -And now that you mention it, whatever happened to that karate kid guy???

[@chewyburrito858]

I love looking for the people in the comments who don't get this joke lol. "uM aCtuAlLy hE iS OnE oF tHe gReAtESt gUitArisTs of aLL tiMe" 😂 Edit: Guys I found one! just keep scrolling down 😂

[@danieltallott2857]

Watch “tender surrender” then come back and remove your comment . Welcome

[@kencarter9034]

It is a beautiful dream come true and I'm so glad that you've shared some of your dreams with us. Thank you Steve Vai !

[@ruse1173]

I love you, so much passion and talent

[@VNeto94]

The mad scientist at his secret laboratory. Rumours say that, everyday, a new monster is let loose.

[@timorean320]

Its alive!!! Its alive!!!!

[@harrisonrg777]

vais like g bender? hold my beer and watch a gmaj7add the 9 while bending 6 strings simultaneously in different directions i can’t wait to see the tabs for this lol

[@stavrospgr2009]

lolololollolololol.... tab......

[@omly85]

I was thinking..'what is he doing!!...Unbelievable!'

[@rocker12320]

Tabs for this would definetly involve some trigonometry 😆

[@paulbateman]

This made me crack up. Just the mental image of the tab sheet during the bending parts

[@christopherspearrin5250]

Lmao ...guy he just proved that something's can just NOT BE effectively tabulated...I'm sorry but there is NO FREAKIN WAY your gonna convince me you could tabulate that with standard notation or tabulature and have even the most advanced player hit that one dead on note for note...these things are why Steve vai is Steve vai and why so many other amazing musicians just aren't on the same sphere...the guy really is on some alien plane ...unreal ...and the best part...zero distortion and no AGRESSIVE playing just beautifully articulated out of this world expressions of guitar genuis. I don't mean to sound like a fan boy but man u gotta hand it vai...he is awesome...AWESOME...

[@lorenzomonteguti812]

Simply Amazing , great mood Steve

[@allenwalls8376]

Steve you are my inspiration ❤ I truly understand what you mean by becoming one with the note and pushing yourself. No one has ever put into words what I feel as a musician except you!! Thank you so much!! I'm 42 been playing for about 24 yrs and when what you talked about on your love of God lesson resonated within me so much just clicked!! Im not a theory guy im an idiot to that aspect but your approach to melody is a lot like mine and although I didn't study you in my younger age I am so glad I am now! Shredding aint everything its how you want others to feel what you feel and you to me are the best man!!!! Thank you so much for all your insight and just being badass.

[@samsantanamusic]

What a master! Many years into the game and he’s still pushing himself to learn new things. Inspiring, to say the least.

[@boldnessinspires1975]

Long Live The Living Legend in himself "STEVE VAI". God bless you with all the Love you got 🙏❤

[@mcollins1401]

Been back to listen for the 20th time... It keeps getting better !

[@mafutnyoas]

Wish I could hit like for every time I've listened to it. True masterpiece.