Steve Vai - Incredible "Whispering A Prayer" - New York 2016

[@Samurai78420]

This brings me to tears every time I hear it. Reminds me of my father. He was my guitar hero my entire life before I lost him. He was responsible for my music career, starting in 1986. This was his most favorite instrumental song ever. It was the song he asked me to play the night he passed away. I'll never get over how beautiful this piece of music is. ❤️

[@sarahhurst701]

Amen friend! Extremely well said, & so sorry for your loss as well! God bless you greatly & continuously!👍🤟😎

[@joestone3030]

Sorry for your loss... 😞

[@josephkunath4173]

I'm sorry for your loss. You need to keep continuing the legacy my friend. Merry Christmas.

[@bizquet]

It is really sad to know about your loss. Music can bring back happy and sad memories.

[@baggy79]

You won't do probably after the loss.. just keep your hearing intact n you'll be fine

[@shaunadell7858]

Recently lost my mother. Steve Via's music brings me to tears but gives me comfort.

[@stevenzin5834]

Steve is not just a guitar player, he is a performing artist with passion and love for what he is doing. Love it!

[@boristomson1173]

so how would you rate a regular guitar player then?

[@danielmconnolly7]

Music is his primary language and he excels at speaking it.

[@danielmconnolly7]

@@boristomson1173 There are two categories of guitar players. 1. Steve Vai. 2. Everybody else.. 😒😅

[@lukeadams6592]

Bro your comments are everywhere lmao i just came from a joe satriani live video and saw one of your comments

[@thesaints-7-andrew.]

@@danielmconnolly7 Best comment here.

[@mindseye4914]

This song makes me cry. It hurts the soul thinking about my father that I lost last year to this awful COVID. He died alone in the hospital and it has scarred me for life. Through this song, the pain that I feel, I hope my father feels the love I had for him and that I tried and tried but couldn't make it to be by his side during his last moments. I hope he knowsI tried and that I love him.....and that this song is dedicated to him....

[@richarddavidhartley373]

HES GOD GIVEN TALLENT

[@richarddavidhartley373]

ITS HOPE FRIEND HOPE

[@Casadetejas]

@@NubsWithGuns to me is what humans have done to other humans. Think about 2020 as you are coming from 1999 and you will se the insanity of it all. people coudnt be with their sick families and now nobody cares if you have it, this was just one of many many inhuman behaivours that we lived. I hope some day we have a trial to find a new perspective on what has happened. regards

[@aidenprintup4547]

​@@Casadetejasinsanity

[@Nick--Name]

Это был нечеловеческий эксперимент. Любой в здравом уме больше никогда не доверится работникам змей у чаши...

[@Magik1369]

Stevie Vai...guitar god. It doesn't get much better or much more real and authentic than this. Straight from Steve's soul to yours.

[@rickymarino1208]

satriani is the guitar God,Vai is the guitar wizard...

[@anthonyjames2096]

I was at Berklee in 1979. Steve was there and played like this then. He was 18 years old. I told him then that he would be great. He and bassist Victor Bailey were in the same band. Two super musicians. Glad to have that experience. We where all just teenagers.

[@thomasbridges7323]

Wow I would had loved to hear and see that band .some of there past stuff before Victor pasted away he's missed

[@DouglasRollins-mv7qi]

My name is Douglas Rollins, I've been playing drums for 50 years. I think with all my heart and soul you are the best guitar player in the world. I've played Van Halen, Jimmie Hendrix, Eric Clapton and you are the best . Please let me please play with your band at least once before I die. I'm 58 now but can still rock my balls off!

[@tkermi]

You do realize that this isn't Steve Vai's channel and has no connection with him?

[@panterathx]

​@@tkermilet him believe

[@tkermi]

@@panterathx lol, yes 😄

[@Lukich60]

Дружище, ты рано себя хоронишь. Мне 64 и я ещё полон сил, а у тебя вся жизнь впереди❤

[@5KRAKEN5]

Let’s start a band man! I desperately need a drummer!!

[@IOxyrinchus]

He played this when I saw him live in Glasgow. It was just one of the warmup songs but let me tell you, it was a godly experience. Small venue, close to him. Actually seeing him live is something else, that’s when you fully appreciate his ability and the beauty of this song. The entire audience was transfixed, it was glorious. I can still feel the same chills in my spine from that day when I hear it now. Mesmerising, truly one of my greatest experiences.

[@joeantonelli5533]

leys not blow it out of proportion

[@bobsrockschool]

Same thing , saw him in LA, you can here the guitars heart breaking ! No one more expressive ! as to the other reply, if ya dont care, shut up !!

[@jessewoody5772]

Thats the beauty of seeing a concert, anytime you hear the music later your brain connects it to the feelings and memories of the concert. You can hear the music on a transister radio and your brain fills in the full body. Just so happens that Vai sounds good even on a broken speaker.

[@juancarlosgonzalezzarate6415]

Es celestial esa melodía

[@johncarlo6661]

It's truly special, hope to hear it in New York this year

[@anth5189]

Incredible. It sounds like a hybrid between a guitar and an organ. Never heard anyone play a guitar that way. Such awesome control.

[@slide8570]

Listen to Jeff Beck sometime..Steve is awesome..but Jeff was a vocalist on the guitar.

[@SpoonybardAnimation]

When he plays, he more or less converts the guitar into an extension of himself, and he is so good that he already knows what the note sounds like before he plays it, his expressions show his mastery.

[@johnroper722]

It's fitting that the name of this song is "Whispering A Prayer" because the sound truly is an utterance to God which cannot be inspired by anyone besides Him. Thank you Steve for expressing your heart in this most beautiful and passionate way. And may God hear your lovely whisper.

[@thesardinasardina1761]

As a student of steve vai, he is the kindest and genuine guy. Hart if gold and his music is a reflection of him. A good hard working honest man who makes sound on an instrument and we get happy and smile.music is about feeling somthing and his music always captured that. I hope one day my art can transcend and touch as many lives as his music has. Am honored to have called him a teacher, but bless to call him a friend. Thank you steve. You help me keep going ever day!!

[@paulwomacks117]

I want to see him before I die. Lol he is my favorite guitar player ever!! I love his slow songs the best!!

[@lucindairis8085]

So well said. His dress sense is so apt.

[@vinnothelizard]

You need to learn English

[@elainemeyer5062]

❤️‍🔥 WOW, I saw this for the 1st time today and, as usual, was completely blown away by the performance! I’m going on 70, and only recently ‘discovered’ Steve Vai by accident (looking for SRV’s music instead), but it’s one of THE BEST music search ‘mistakes’ I’ve made to date. Not only is it the talented 🎸 playing, but that in combination with his emotional and unique style that sets him apart from so many others imo. IDK what genre I’d even consider him to be in, but think he’s in his OWN! Another bravo 👏 👍 performance of SO many❗️

[@eswords1]

met Steve in the Reno airport once years ago as he was sitting having a coffee. Just said hi and that I was a fan and tried to get out of his space but he invited me to set down and had a few minutes of shooting the breeze. Steve is a great gentle soul with a peace that comes from doing what you love in life and always trying for that next level.

[@criscris2601]

Doamneee, cum sunăăă , te transpune intr-o altă eră ...Bestial !!!!!

[@petronny1]

fiecare ton, fiecare pullof sau legato ce iese din mana lui se transforma in emotie. un muzician desavarsit

[@fdc2023]

I saw Steve Vai at a G3 concert and when he played this it brought tears to my eyes. Such a special masterpiece. RESPECT ✊🏼

[@weneedtermlimits]

He brought tears to his own eyes! Look at his face at 2:10, he is crying...if that isn't connecting, what is???

[@getadulgheru2415]

Cargo

[@jasonism123]

Steve is almost 60 yrs.old..showing no signs of slowing down..him and Joe are still on top of their game..amazing..gods!

[@byrdz2313]

Paul Jason apparently Vai's had a procedure on his arm in Argentina recently which, as he said himself, actually slowed him down.

[@byrdz2313]

Brummie Comedy, pure respect for this guy (Steve Vai). It's been about 30 years...He's got nothing left to prove. Whatever he does, I'm sold.

[@kevinquinn3763]

What is there not to like. He is in the top five guitarists in the world. Not afraid to take chances and will let it all hang out. This piece is simply beautiful.

[@Prossdog]

Michael Burdo I heard that too. Specially it slowed down his picking hand. In addition to that he doesn’t spend 12 hours a day practicing technique any more so his ability isn’t quite on the mind-blowing level it was around the Alien Love Secrets Days. But his composition and emotion are stronger than they’ve ever been.

[@manricobenvenuti8211]

Rino Tieri

[@HenrySollySangma]

He feels every bend note to note with profound pleasure...That's genius.

[@dianedoncheski2302]

My cat is impressed with this guy's ability on guitar. He licks the speakers on Steve's solos!

[@stevevai7256]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@iamjackalope]

A guitarist friend of mine from years back said to me once that he had extraordinary respect for Steve Vai's ability to play guitar. (He didn't have much to say about anyone else.) He went to one of Steve Vai's guitar clinics and was the first to arrive. When he walked in to the room Steve was sitting in a chair with one leg up on a desk playing his guitar when he stopped and greeted him by speaking with his guitar, saying "How are you?" "Thanks for coming, take a seat." He said that he was really impressed by that because it meant that Vai really knew his shit when it came to playing because what he did wasn't musical in nature and it would take an extraordinary talent to even figure out how to make a few words sound right but Via went on to have a conversation using his guitar to talk with like it was as easy as using his own voice. I always thought was interesting.

[@kingsscarletknight]

Listing to Steve Vai taking tone, harmonics, feedback... ect.... to a whole new level. How can one define "soft notes"?

[@noemile2808]

Steve Vai and his guitar ..... a never ending Love Story and you can hear it in every moment ! I love his playing !!!

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Sometimes I'm inspired as a guitarist. This, as usual, is amazing. Steve never disappoints. Sometimes, especially when I go to the comments section, as a guitarist, I'm very ashamed. Some of the comments are deplorable. This guy plays as good as a guitar can physically be played.

[@JoeMode213]

He goes beyond just being a guitarist though. He is also a fantastic performer and perfectly understands how to build tension and release according to the audience. Few performers (let alone guitarists) are able to truly capture audiences not just impress them with skill.

[@EvertonSilva-hb5vx]

perfect comment

[@Yngsatchvai]

Adolph Oliver Bush I play, Yngwie turned me onto guitars and then I searched others. Hence my name I like.to tell people he did more with just one song " For The Love Of God" than some guitarists entire discography! FACT

[@landsharrkbites8747]

Indeed!

[@stevengrimes491]

10K people gave this thumbs up, he's getting the respect!

[@stefanryznyk1569]

"Whispering A Prayer" is an amazing spiritual experience every time I listen to it. Thank you Steve Vai for pouring out ur heart. You are a true Virtuoso who has impacted my life. Forever grateful!🙏

[@AntónioTavares-u1r]

This is really emotional. Steve's fingers are the extension of his soul. He is playing with his soul.

[@miroslavtabyashki]

I'm percussionist...but love to listening and watching any kind of arts, specially when the artist can telling us something....by dancing, playing music, using brush and staff like that. In that case, Steve telling us a lot of things, showing us his world. Respect, Maestro! You don't need to be viryuoso to sing, play music, dance perfect...

[@lucindairis8085]

So true but easier said than done. For me anyway. I get so nervous at times and yet not at others. Unpredictable at times. After the performance is done. I relax as a general rule. My performing experience Dj and opening dance floors with appropriate music and dance. When I start it flows but the start. Well hope it improves my only hope.

[@lucindairis8085]

I have had several percussionist friends. A laugh usually and some constructive conversation too. Are you a drummer or other instrument.

[@miroslavtabyashki]

@@lucindairis8085 hey, Luci! I'm playing percussions...not a professional...what about you? Hope to hear/ see something of you? :-)

[@lucindairis8085]

@@miroslavtabyashki thanks for the encouragement. As I said previously I am mostly a professional Dj. I have being paid for that. With live bands everything and anything including cooking for them after a gig or going out and having a wow of a time. It doesn't seem like work because I loved every moment. Even then I used to go to separate room and blast their ears off with music. It was hilarious. The guitar and vocals was a complete surprise to me. Something I take very seriously too. I am a bit of a perfectionist unless I have a few drinks. Then the guitar plays itself it seems as the vocals do. People present like it. I just keep going until the party ends. I will show my guitar playing when I feel happy that I have done it as it should sound. A life goal. It has being said to me many times. Consequently, it's time I do. I wish the same for you. At the moment as well as practising the notes on the guitar, is capturing the mood and become the music so it translates when I play it. I do the same with vocals. Many thanks for your reply. If you have any music you want to share. I am keen to listen. Again thanks, and bye for now

[@lucindairis8085]

Thanks. Thanks. THANKS

[@ladyjane8023]

No words can explain the feelings I`we got every time I hear this song. Thank you, Steve, for all the emotions that surround me while listening to your melodies

[@joanx9722]

This man is a freaking MASTERPIECE guitar player that captivates any audience into his personal journey with any song he is playing in my opinion. ..Just listen to this song and that should be all you need to know about this man and his music.... thank you Steve Vai for your incredible gift of music 🎵🎶❤️

[@martin-1965]

Not generally a fan of the "shred merchants" - something Vai can do when he chooses of course - but Vai pushes the limits of possibility with the electric guitar in terms of sound and virtuosity and this performance is simple beautiful and a joy to watch and hear. You can also see the joy in his face and body as he performs. Exceptional amongst guitarists.

[@robertbell2449]

Am I the only one who is thinking that that sounded like a conversation with whales? For me, it was spiritual and THAT'S where it took me, thank you Steve Vai :)

[@lucindairis8085]

The music is spiritual I meditate with it but down to earth as well. Your interpretation is how you perceive and relate to his music personal to you. I guess ok

[@lucindairis8085]

I just woke up and here the music of Steve Vai in my head. Must practice so more. I can listen all the time. Learning the guitar the way he plays. I have much learning to do. My fingers have found new muscles. So sore

[@juggy2112]

This one took me on a story about a stranded alien who wakes up in a new world

[@carnatderomania]

It's called "whispering a Prayer" and you point out it's spiritual ? HMMMMMM ......

[@shanesmith9179]

There's SEVERAL Vai Whale call songs! Just like John Denver before him, he can take you to other places if you have the right mindset. lol.

[@anthonywhiting6474]

Just brilliant, can't say much more. My two favorite soloist, Steve and Joe.

[@brycecooper9073]

I love joe too

[@ДмитрийДунюшкин-б9ы]

Yes... two brilliants,two my favourite solo guitarists: Steve Vai and Joe Satriani: two genius!!!!!!!!!!!The best from the best!!!!!!

[@Blockbelt]

also my two fav as well!!!

[@donnascolorfullife2176]

@@brycecooper9073yeah it’s just so much talent for sure, reminds me to Gary Moore same felling and talent just giving everything on stage.. they’re souls and life.

[@biorythmicshifter]

This is by far my favorite song he’s ever composed. Absolutely genius.

[@buaidhnobas1ify]

Finding new ways, new sounds, after all these years. There are guitar gods, then there's Steve Vai.

[@thabilsterone]

Steve Vai uses the sustainer beautifully on this song, it's so nice to see him play with emotion and feeling. Beautiful work, and he uses his effects (Echo, natural feedback from the amplifiers) to the fullest extent on this performance.

[@tantanpurnama4935]

The guitar "singing" so beautiful

[@giorgikasrashvili6943]

Guitar has amazing sounds and steve is the best🇬🇪🇺🇸

[@rezende206]

What a good feeling this song brings! He managed to bring out the many wonderful passages of my life !! Steve is incredible! Great master in his art...

[@richardmorley8309]

A man that loves what he does and will

[@foffipaha2126]

Fgngx cffyfuf fh

[@foffipaha2126]

Rddsydydy

[@kay_keik7842]

what a beautiful melody. steve and joe are truly magnificent and you cant help but your soul melt away when they let their guitars sing

[@RobertKetteringham]

A GREAT guitarist 🎸 this is the first time I have heard this played Absolutely fantastic 😊thanks For the music

[@sarahhurst140]

Bravo!!!👏👏👏What a maestro, Steve Vai is! Glorious composition here! Such incredible passion in his music 🎵🎶, & you can see it exuding from his intensely beautiful pores & soul! This, just ripped my heart right out, & sent it soaring to the heavens above! Wow! Thank you, Steve!🌹💜🌍

[@JLee1stDegree]

amazing. amazing skill, style, ear, and amazing person. cannot begin to thank mr. Via for the inspiration, moral and emotional support and clarity he has given into my own expression as a player. oh, yeah, amazing foresight as im sure he knew these things flow into our lives and transcend notes in grouping. cant say enough, and ive never met the man. from the bottom of my heart thank you. i hope you have some understanding of your enormous impact.

[@JLee1stDegree]

thats the subjective part and opinions will vary, his knowledge, skill, and desire to share with oyher musicians is not. These were the thongs i was commenting on. btw, i am usually entertained by his creativity and melodies.

[@saixmusic9322]

He's expressing himself with such originality and random people in the comments are telling him to "use less effects" Yeah thanks for your usefull opinion, Vai will surely listen to your advices

[@jimayers7461]

I've been slammed for using effects. I have a Fernandes Retro-Rocket Elite with active sustainer pickups. A guitar player guy at a gig one night challenged me to get that sustain without using the sustainers. He told me the only way I could make my guitar SCREAM like that was my pickups and a 9V battery. I switched to my Telecaster and screamed even louder. He then bought me a beer,, lol.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

Ya exactly. Meanwhile he could blow their minds with an out of tune two string acoustic guitar from Walmart. He’s used “less effects “. When he taught himself to play.

[@lucindairis8085]

@@jimayers7461 Music is Music.

[@lucindairis8085]

@@beachcomber4141 what did you have for dinner. Please don't tell me. I love a different menu from the sounds of things.

[@lucindairis8085]

@@woodywoodlstein9519 the learning process is sacred. What a musical genius and yet shows an approachable method. Learning what he does. Easy no. Hard work of both structure of music and creative genius again. Can you do better. I cant

[@bensteyn8420]

Its incredible to hear what Steve Vai is able to get out from his JEM without overwhelmed sound clusters. A gentle synthesizer and some very few drum notes ... a simple melody and a deep knowledge about his instrument and technique efforts - no more is necessary to create great music. No speed races no endless shredding .....

[@antoniovaldez5534]

Mirá que escuché muchos guitarrista en mí,pero cómo éste no hay, Steve vay es ésos típico guitarrista que hace hablar a la guitarra de una manera que expresa una pasión impresionante en la música,por eso sostengo que dejen de cantar y de tocar y de decir yo sé música o dicen que saben de música y aprendran y escuchen un verdadero música,un regalo para los oídos,ésa pasión de escuchar una guitarra hablar,la guitarra te dice y expresa lo que siente cuando alguien que sabe acariciar la expresa esa pasión y ése deseo de sentir la belleza, escuchen reguetoneros, escuchen y aprendan la verdadera pasión de la música,y dejen los pantalones caídos de lado y presten atención, cierren los ojos y hagan silencio y sientan el abrazo de el arte musical

[@robertgwatts1858]

The expression and feeling in his performance is just amazing. Steve Vai has amazing technique, but above all he seems to have an incredible respect and understanding of melody. This really hit me emotionally.

[@blainetrain2299]

I was completely sold on this song with the first 4 notes.

[@abhigyashridhar4617]

he's blessed with his music, and we are blessed with him! after listening to any of his solo, i feel like leaving everything else and to pick up my guitar, find my way, to find peace, joy and give meaning to life!

[@01frugalbassist85]

As a musician, to have a song or an idea in mind and have it come out "precisely" as you envisioned is phenomenal, at least. But to play said song live with an audience, and to convey that same idea to everyone that hears it, is otherworldly. At least, if you are Steve Vai and your song is "Whispering a Prayer," then it is business as usual. And that is what makes him and his music so freakin' special, to me..

[@joanx9722]

Wonderfully said...

[@01frugalbassist85]

@@joanx9722 Thank you, and I don't care what that mouse says about you & Minnie. We're Cool!!

[@joanx9722]

@@01frugalbassist85 hey I am a goofy loving girl. Lol and I love it

[@garybigelow5296]

Couldn't have articulated it better.

[@01frugalbassist85]

@@joanx9722 Lol.. Goofy is, as Goofy does. Yuck, Yuck!!

[@sarahhurst701]

Beautiful! Such genius! And we can all tell by watching him, the man is absolutely & mindfully engaged in this , as we all are afforded to be, with this fantastic performance! Steve Vai is par excellence! 💜🌍

[@romeoneverdies144]

My inspiration. Once I heard him make the guitar sound like another instrument or language it changed my life. True music, I can escape and forget about everything!

[@DarthDookie69]

We saw him last week, and it was my gf’s first time seeing him. During this song she gave me a look towards the end and we both had tears in our eyes. And it’s not even one of the songs by him that I even like to listen to. He has such a way of evoking such intense emotions in his playing. It’s unreal.

[@jamesbakersongrocks1852]

.my Dogs cry along with Steve's guitar... The King of it all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelneely4185]

Steve Vai makes me cry. Tears of joy and gratitude for the beautiful sound he brings to my ears and the wondrous images that form in my mind’s eye as his music spins its tales.

[@stefanryznyk1569]

Tears of joy make for great therapy from Trauma. Thank you Steve Vai!

[@DrKennyWang]

@@stefanryznyk1569you’re not alone

[@omegalast800]

...fabulous exhibition of his craft, superb! Nearly shed a small tear in parts.... just felt some spiritual elements of Jeff' emanating, floating back to Earth... bless!

[@drazj]

God bless you mr. Vai. This was another dimension.

[@piavillatx2005]

I saw him live at Dallas city limits front row and it was magic. This was no different. Same feeling every time.

[@lucindairis8085]

Amazing talent and skill. Inspirational the music is so incredibly moving and yet its there instilling a special note or unique sound resonating it's own octave. He is extremely clever in creating the story and tells it so well with the original music from a magical almost electric guitar. Awesome style. Thank you is not enough. STEVE VAI

[@lucindairis8085]

So true. As I apply some of Steve Vai techniques in my guitar playing. Humble beginnings for me in the area of playing guitar at professional level, only a dream I guess until now. Always prompted never thought it would be a life calling. For now half time training technique half time playing freestyle by ear. I don't have a demo but will get one done professionally by my skills and ability as soon as I am happy with it and professional standard. My Dj experience seeks high standards. Thank you ever so much xxxxxxxxx

[@lucindairis8085]

Its mysterious feel, build up and relatively quiter moments is a good representation of what happens in that state of mind and being. Its artistical genius in the way presented. Represents the motions involved in "Whispering A Prayer. The intensity and subtlety is a great paradox. Love it.

[@lucindairis8085]

My inspiration to my travel mood board. All your music and fashion go hand in hand. Art for art sake, personal yet magnificent. Hopefully I will do you justice in my work carrier. Music and fashion. Fantastic

[@saoxa07]

I never know that electric guitar could play such a beautiful music until I watch this video.

[@timothymilhomme5249]

It’s not the guitar

[@rajivpokharel88]

What an amazing song & performance... Nobody comes remotely close to Vai in terms of melody and arrangements of guitar music and sounds. He has mastered being able to touch the souls of his listeners through his music. The best guitarist ever, especially for me!!!

[@argophloia703]

i felt like i was there just watching a yt video, Steve, you made love to your guitar, your band and your audience, and the universe was united for a few precious moments

[@CELOTEHMOYU]

His playing transforms melody into prayer. Amazing and skilfull fingers.

[@angelanash4347]

Forever will I love Steve Vai and his passion to be the greatest guitar artist on the planet!

[@stevevaihimself5245]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻🎻🌹

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I can feel him whispering a prayer. Access to music I might not otherwise hear is one of the greatest gifts of the internet.

[@terrybarton1604]

Steve is one of those guitarists you can only look and listen in awe and admiration. Wonderful musician, just wonderful ☘

[@iggyfritz7150]

Every time I hear this man he keeps innovating and improving himself. What a treasure we have such a talented young man to share his emotions with us. Not to mention YOUR THE MOST AMAZING GUITARIST EVER!!

[@Obxhatman]

I think when Steve finally lays his head to rest , FLO and EVO will be buried with him. Those two guitars are about as symbolic to his playing and to himself than any instrument that any musician has played with. When he is using either of those two , its two completely different feelings and he conveys that through them both so easily. FLO is clearly his melodic and hit you in the feels guitar , and EVO is his pick me up and shredding guitar. A master of the sound he creates with both. We listen to him , he listens to them , and it shows.

[@Obxhatman]

@Sci_ent_ifiC Sui_neG well , i have always been the person that would say , what does better mean? Are there people that play notes faster? cleaner? Know scales better? Maybe its better at different genres of music? I mean wtf does better actually mean? I can tell you this , Steve Vai , is a virtuoso , which is as good as it gets for anyone to be classified as that. One of my personal factors that I think is true of only a few guitarist. When a song is heard , without reading who the guitarist is , can you TELL who it is. I can honestly tell you , there is a few that are so distinct , that its almost as solid as granite stone. I can literally hear any song they are playing in , and within seconds , tell you who it is playing. That to me is more defining of what is better than anything else. Here are those guitarist on a very short list , Steve Vai , Joe Satriani , Hendrix , SRV , Eddie , Malmsteen and Rhodes.

[@DatAnydex]

Amazing! Steve's control of guitar sounds and expression is unsurpassable. His playing lived up to the name of the song. I've seen interviews where he mentions times he has prayed to God. This was like a modern hymn. Great video.

[@jenniferruley8027]

Elias Antonas o hi ah

[@michaelmuscanere9922]

A true master of his craft. Undeniable talent just drips from this man's guitar. Rock on Steve. Fucking kill it. Blow my brains all over the floor man!!

[@robertjackson2663]

WAAAAAYYY beyond magnificent, almost got mud in the valley it was so awesome !!

[@marcelowanderleycorreia8876]

The improvisation is incredible, but the theme is something... Great Steve Vai!!!

[@MrDREAMSTRING]

I watched him playing this song several times in concert, none of them was as good as this one. Tear in my eyes.....

[@deargod6744]

Cong Li watch steve vai live at astoria (2001) ^_^

[@MrDREAMSTRING]

Agreed :)

[@Clxmj]

Searched for this exact comment, IMO best version of WaP.

[@JEFFGUITAR]

I was there at the Astoria filming.. faaak my ass was crying 🤯🤪🍻🍻

[@tapiiRE]

That's no surprise because Vai overdubs his recordings. Live he is worse..

[@jeffsadowski7759]

Everyone did such an amazing job here...Please make a full album of this material:)

[@sebastiangonzalez6923]

Se nota q como persona es re humilde simpático carismático.. Como expresa lo que toca con sus gestos me mata 😍

[@milodemoray]

Steve Vai captivated me back in 1990 with his unique and soul searing notes. Even now nothing he does is like anything else. 🎉❤

[@Legend36_bmxchampion]

Thie is deffo one of the greatest guitar songs ever played by Stevie via he’s a legend and my guitar hero to this day Steve your amazing man

[@andiamocclash397]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD someone get Steve his fan!

[@SEABLUEFILMS]

😂

[@JorgeDiaz-eb2gz]

Jan..mijel..Jarre...discográfrla..

[@mauricebrocklehurst2358]

I think he looks cool enough on that stage

[@SimStudios]

im here

[@jesuslovesu5605]

Thats funni

[@danielesussarello8329]

Quando finalmente Vai dimostra di usare poche note ma dare emozioni....ha fatto pezzi ancora più lenti....grazie Steve....

[@crazy-sob8503]

Happy birthday Steve Vai! You're just incredible!! Keep rocking and change the world! Best wishes

[@subscriberwithoutavideohammett]

This has a special place in my heart,I listen to this everyday when I feel discouraged in guitar.This song is like a bridge and it helps me to cope up in order for me to reach my goal.I will cherish this for a lifetime

[@TxGnomeAF]

He's always entertaining to watch! Awesome playing!

[@kevinquinn3763]

Steve Vai is in the top five guitarists in the world. Just plain talent and beautiful to boot.

[@rexa9858]

kevin Quinn really who no 1?

[@rabbitinnh]

@@rexa9858 Why do people always have to rank guitar players? It's art. Who was better, Picasso or Monet?

[@MiniSermons]

Saw him play this live during his passion and warfare 25th anniversary tour and it was transcendent. It was absolutely perfect and there were many people with tears in their eyes for good reason.

[@jailbreak434]

Little known fact, this was shot at a much more fluid frame rate. But the raw power and talent of Vai and his group was so immense that the cameras began melting and lost a lot of the frames.

[@allancrow134]

Steve Vai is what happens when you pursue your craft with every fiber of your being. It's rare and wonderful.

[@priyantha0]

‌This is unique and mesmerising work of music. loved it.

[@beckylynn209]

What a guitar player this guy is!! Why haven't I known more about him?! He I a phenomenal player!! He never drank did drugs or mess around with women, he's just a great guy!! I really misses long hair though.. 🎶🎸🎵

[@hanten10]

"Whispering a Prayer" Live at Astoria 2001 still the best ♥️

[@carmenruiz6671]

La hace cantar la hace sentir a su GUITARRA. Es como si fueran uno mismo. Es uno solo. Es el sonido. ESPLENDOROSO . DEL CANTO DE LAS CUERDAS. ACARICIADAS POR LOS DEDOS . ELLA CANTA HACE LO QUE LE DICE. Y ELLA ESPLÉNDIDAMENTE TOCA MÚSICA HERMOSA.

[@elianejoly5352]

Steve Vai ,vous êtes un guitariste hors du commun.Merci de ce moment musical génial.❤

[@stevevaihimself5245]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻🎻🌹

[@hankramos8663]

Syeve Vai. The most FLAMBOYANT guitar expressionist of my generation. Him and his guitar are as one instrument; inseparable, unstoppable...till death do they part.

[@ConstanceMcHine]

Really, this is incredible ! Thanks a lot Steve Vai ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheMeJustMe75]

Like Joe Satriani, Steve is living, breathing, walking music. I can't be mad at him for all the effects he uses because without all of it, it would still be mind blowing.

[@lucindairis8085]

Effects are great. Add dimension and accentuate the music. That's all

[@dirkbrockmann1941]

Ich wüste nicht das man solche Klänge aus einer E Gitarre bekommt,sehr gut gemacht 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@zoltanpakular4936]

fernandes sustainer:),)

[@lozevans555]

I'm 52 this year and I'm sitting with my 2 youngest children who are 1 and 2 years old who are now aware of what true music and dedication to an art form is really like.

[@RudyAdad012]

every guitar player has its advantages, I mean technique and Sound. not all guitarists feel the same. for me, i respect all guitarists because they have their own strengths. they are the ones who entertain us in the world as long as we are alive, we are served with a variety of guitar solos and guitar sounds from their guitar solos that are good and able to entertain us. I was amused, stunned and amazed to see the Guitar solo from Stave Vai. as if I was already in the realm of Heaven listening to this guitar solo. Thank you. Greetings From Malaysia.🤝🤝🤝

[@pacoariasandrade9799]

Thank you for your music, Steve. You are my heroe.

[@seanroche4629]

Steve is a master just having fun and being intertwine with God as he knows him, beautiful just beautiful 😉

[@GusDrax]

Always inspiring to watch Steve Vai!

[@wildoats2134]

Yes

[@wildoats2134]

That's my second comment , I'm checking if the internet works ?

[@shanedyches4504]

So is Gus Drax!

[@pedroluizcerqueirasimao1900]

I just go where my guitar takes me. Mr. Steve, you are fantastic!

[@АлександрВасин-л5о]

Никто не может говорить на гитаре как Он !!! Великий Стив 🤪😍😘