Steve Vai - For the love of god (high school prom performance)

[@LenHere]

80% of the audience has no idea how special the thing is that they just witnessed, how many hours that kid spent in his bedroom NOT playing video games, chasing girls, or wasting time, but instead OBSESSING over this song to get it to that level. Well done kid!! Hat tip!

[@ReuterLanmeier]

100% agreed.

[@IrishChef85]

absolutely, I spent 6 months learning this and it's no joke.

[@habibulhaque51]

Can't agree more 🎉

[@jooohan-i9o]

I disagree. The best music is felt, not understood. Therefore the level of idea how what special is or isn’t is very much irrelevant. The kid can play, obviously. But there’s more.

[@beachcomber4141]

You gotta have some balls to play that tune in a high school show!!! Great job!!!

[@Константин-ь5э8к]

И папу который даст денег на Мюзик Мен

[@beachcomber4141]

@@Константин-ь5э8к Думаешь, папа заплатил за представление?

[@legostudio2015]

@@Константин-ь5э8к true, but I think with this much talent he deserves it!

[@danneyx2850]

@@Константин-ь5э8к are you jealous?

[@rosenblithjoe]

No kidding

[@camlcase]

Young man! Steve Vai must be proud. A bright star in a dark world. ⭐️

[@damianbridlington55]

Took me 20 years of playing to be able to play FTLOG from start to finish. That was always my dream to play it at a school talent show. You nailed it kid, a few mistakes that will no doubt have you kicking yourself but only a fellow guitarist will have heard them anyway. That was incredible, well done.

[@tommygiitar8989]

Man, that was f* brilliant! I mean your talent, your technique, your sound and the balls of making it. Your parents must be super proud of you and so must be Steve. Keep on rocking. I wish you a great and happy life. Greetings from Germany!

[@kagsu]

this kid just lived my absolute dream.

[@M7M777777]

Absolutely, but let's acknowledge that he didn't just stumble upon his dream - he's earned it with thousands of hours of practice. To make it sweeter - all his peers listen to Ice Spice and Skibidi Toilet and other nonesense, while he has found the old classics, fell in love with them, and - in the era of TikTok short term attention span - found the discipline to learn it. I love it. Incredible job, young man. I'd say the sky is the limit, but you're already a star. (Also, is that a Jason Richardson signature model? beautiful axe dude)

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

Wow! I am blown away! You should’ve got a standing ovation for that performance! I will make sure that Steve sees this video!

[@thundercrowz]

This is already in extremely difficult song 😮 but to do it with out a sustainer is crazy impressive!

[@KrlosRodz]

…and without a wah! 😮

[@user-me5fh3yu1j]

...and on a guitar with pretty high looking action

[@seanridner1385]

​@@user-me5fh3yu1jLol that's an EBMM Jason Richardson model - it would have a very low action unless someone deliberately raised it after the fact.

[@turtlemann5429]

@@seanridner1385 action can very well change on its own. it doesn't need to be deliberately changed.

[@jackk100]

Mind blowing. I had chills the whole time. Great job!!!

[@Phil4013]

Da f……. Heck?! An obligatory clap? Dude! That was mesmerizing! Absolutely on point! Dude they were not ready to get their faces melted off! “You guys aren’t ready for that, but your kids are gonna love it.” Anything by Vai is nuts!

[@markmc7243]

'The Audience is listening' would have been a great tune to do at a school gig.

[@XtremeKillah101]

The unfortunate truth is the average Joe don’t really appreciate solos like guitar players do. They like songs with rub rhythm and groove

[@ssiowi]

Nailed it! Great interpretation doing Steve proud. Respect for the gorgeous Music Man 7.

[@bradovern2045]

It's hard to imagine how many hours of practice that takes. You are more than just a talented guitarist. Remember God already loves you and can't love you anymore. I've been playing for years and it's easy to get lost in it all but life has more to offer than fame and praises of man. You are more than just an awesome guitar player.

[@uzeustosun]

Way to go young man. Such a difficult rock ballad. Excellent performance. Bravo

[@gtrpkr2487]

Most of the parents have probably never heard of Steve Vai. Extremely difficult song and you did a fantastic job. Keep it going man.

[@felipeanndrade]

The Jason Richardson signature and the strap height was just the the icing on the cake. Magnificent!

[@ThomasOnGuitar]

I dont think the audience realize just how good of a performance this is. Great playing kid 👍

[@drewster1967]

Balls of steel right there 🎉🎉🎉 KEEP GOING YOUR FUTURE GUITAR CAREER AWAITS FOR YOU!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@markmc7243]

One of my all time favorite Vai pieces , well done that was a real good interpretation, with your own take on it. Keep it up you have real talent young man.

[@garywuebben4951]

Wow super impressive son! I’ve been playing 40 years and could never capture all that with such emotion and precision! And that’s what sold me the most… the emotion and passion! Keep up the good works and yes, FOR SURE you got short changed on that applause The entire auditorium should have stood up and cheered! WOW! Impressive

[@alexandernewhouse]

Passion and Warfare is the first album I ever bought. You kicked ass -- very, very well done! And only in highschool. Keep going man!

[@m.a.3349]

Dude..that was sick. Doubt anyone knew what they just saw. No distortion - you killed it. Very impressive and worthy of all praise from fellow guitarists. Keep shredding kid.

[@grav1tyvictim]

Absolutely astounding. Be proud. That was amazing. Best of luck to you in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@moisesczar8141]

PARABENIZAÇÕES E ADMIRAÇÕES DO BRASIL IRMÃO VOCÊ SIMPLESMENTE DESTRUIU!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesstent]

bro dipped for a whole a year, for the second time mind you, and came back with sum actual heat

[@ziondia4607]

🪱

[@alexsamra]

Did not expect to see you here my boy! Supporting other up and coming guitar channels is a based maneuver. Looking forward to seeing more heat from both of you!

[@sebastianbustios2461]

Mate!!! you nailed...great job!!!!!

[@YorkshireDave]

Brilliant. Such time and feel as well as all the technique. Fantastic tribute. Hope somehow Vai sees this

[@shemueltannak4799]

BRAVO 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 BRAVÍSSIMO 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 GREAT TALENT!!!

[@AJ-ru3gl]

I hope there’s at least one or two folks there that can appreciate the sheer difficulty of playing this song note for note. Sir, you’ve done your fellow guitarists proud. I hope Mr. Vai gets to see this at some point.

[@CorpSlay]

my god kid, awesome performance. the timing and everything just perfect.. good job

[@dustinsegers4534]

Phenomenal. Great job! I’m an old 80’s guitarist, and I get how much work it took to get this right.

[@tioelectrico3089]

Incredible performance , to play such an amazing piece as this one you are playing . Congratulation and keep growing your artistic side . Excellent done chap !

[@adamcogan211]

You know whenever they have a 7 string and/or it’s a Music Man, they’re going to be cracked!

[@HarryPrins-ci7ip]

Mooi gespeeld ❗️, ga zo door met spelen .🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏

[@isaacmorales4321]

Good job bro!!!, awsome perfomance!! my respect!!

[@pmp_253]

best cover iv ever seen

[@santayuki]

You deserve a signed Jem for this!

[@leanneh.2696]

Well done! The applause were too tame given how much work went into learning that piece!

[@outdoorsandstuff1744]

Very nice performance. 👍🏻✌🏻

[@Trickdogg7]

Actually insane man, very tastefully done, what a treat for the audience I hope they appreciated that. Congrats on all the hard work it's paying off

[@michaelseaberg7964]

Helluva a job kid. A fav Vai song of mine. You did great.

[@gerardomartinez576]

Far out 🙌🙌🙌 one of my all time favourites. Well done 👏👏👏

[@ultracyanx839]

Very amazing stuff with identical tone as Steve Vai's! Also noticed that you enjoy playing dive bombs lol

[@kalyanlimo09]

Wow... how perfect.. amazing style and the tone is smashing..

[@DavidNwokoye]

Amazing job bro, killed it in front of the whole year group 🔥🔥🔥

[@hexn00b52]

Great work!!!!

[@FujinW]

Awesome stuff man, really clean playing!

[@alexsamra]

Blessed homage to the shredlord. I had to double take when I saw this come up under subscribed channel updates. Hope to see more from you soon dude!

[@IamBoge]

Steve would be proud this is awesome my man. Live performances are the best!

[@SH-fm5eu]

Give that kid a standing ovation, do you realize what he just pulled off? Is this clip from England or something geeze! F'n nailed it dude, outstanding!

[@mheib9904]

Glad to see you’re putting your talents to work. Awesome !

[@shankzdank]

Holy shit dude you played that perfectly. I was around amazing musicians in high school and you're one of the best high school guitarists I've ever seen. Props to you bro keep jamming you got a whole future ahead of you

[@fishyfish06]

Fantastic playing. Spot on. So difficult to play.

[@MichaelColart]

Absolutely amazing!!

[@electocoustica9186]

Majestic! 🤌🏽

[@elwhagen]

I definitely approve of this cover and I'm sure that even Steve Vai would. Amazingly well done!

[@odairsilva10]

Awesome job kid. As mentioned by others, playing this song without a sustainer and a Wah is a Pro thing. Just hitting the right notes and adapting. Superb work mate.

[@Am_Bush96TV]

I would say I wish I was this good in highschool..but damn....I wish I was this good now! Well done!

[@drveehealthy]

Well done young man. Very impressive !!!

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

I watched this whole thing with sweaty palms - because that’s how I would be feeling in that position. You nailed it!

[@PatonMacD]

If I were Steve Vai, I would have to buy you a new guitar after that... amazing!

[@mudoutsandburnpits8466]

Dude! Awesome job bro

[@aaryanrh]

those slides gave me goosebumps...keep it up bro!

[@nuancevibes]

Great work! I have deep admiration for your commitment and execution. Keep going

[@thewolf7119]

That was absolutely brilliant!

[@user-mx8py3yv8r]

That took a lot of work. Sounded great. CONGRATS! You will go far in life.

[@ChanceCooper125]

Jeeeeeezuuuusss. That was insane!

[@fabiofranca5610]

Uau !! Congratulations from Brasil !!

[@fredquevillon3727]

Hell dude! Awesome job.

[@My40Love]

Great job young man, you nailed it

[@eastcoastwilly1373]

Great job young man ❤

[@seiko5946]

정말 잘했어요.

[@stonefish4935]

Perfekt awesome

[@peterkoinzell7983]

Butterfly inducing. Rock tf on!

[@MrDelta144]

You made Steve proud! 🎸

[@AllAboutBasses]

wow dude! great solo!

[@Bigwoolsah]

Incredible stuff Only a matter of time before you make it big Would love an Animals As Leaders solo or song playthrough

[@m-jayz]

Wow, amazing

[@Jaan-cs4rs]

That was insane 😳 no words - just WOW

[@raphaeloliveira89]

Very impressive!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@3xtremeshot961]

jesus that improv for the outro at the end was impeccable

[@nwmediadesign5727]

BRAVO!!!!!

[@RepliKa06]

GREAT !!!! Keep on playin'.

[@J4Y_MUSIC]

Glad to see you’re still at it bro🔥

[@АртемАрчибасов-с8к]

You're awesome!👏

[@steveburlingame1935]

Thats awesome and badass at his age

[@Luxzinia]

Great job man ❤

[@AlexOnBerries]

No way ur back

[@mohammadsharififard1686]

Bro you audience deserved no more than a wonderwall

[@normanderson01]

Shows up with a Jason Richardson Music Man. You know this is gonna be good!

[@superlordwar]

Sounds amazing!

[@bobertoroberto953]

Hell yeah. Vai rules!

[@CapnGuitars]

I had the same feeling my music teacher had about a song my brother picked for his leavers. It was Tocatta and Fugue... His reaction when he started was desperate, but by the time he'd finished, he was laughing his head off.

[@johnposey8324]

To do this live is extremely difficult. My only complaint is I need more power stance. 😂 well done 👍

[@ALSutton]

Excellent.

[@M-G-n-T]

Fantasic effort! Shame some of the audience gave a half arsed clap at the end. Obviously dont appreciate how technically difficult this is to play. All without the help of a wah for the main solo. Well done.

[@Thor57644]

What a talent. I hear a lot of Jeff Beck style.

[@NiiceSky]

Where is the JEM ? Can't play this without a JEM ;o) great job ...

[@ufcfan3940]

Nice tone and technique

[@nologo24]

Great job ❤

[@SebastianMatiasGonzalez]

Brilliant guitarrist