Steve Vai "Now We Run"

Steve Vai and the String Theories band perform the opening track "Now We Run" from the new DVD "Live In Minneapolis - Where The WIld Things Are".
The show was recorded and filmed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN before a sold-out audience as part of Vais successful Sound Theories world tour.
Vai is widely known for both his unprecedented guitar playing techniques and the unique design of his signature series Ibanez Jem guitar. But his fans have become inextricably drawn to his melodic depth, and dynamic stage performance. The continued evolution of his craft is made apparent in the astonishing musicianship presented in "Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are". The 2 hour and 40 minute set contains several new tracks and re-orchestrated pieces culled from his rich catalog. His guitar-wielding extravaganza in 'The Murder' is an artistic performance piece that must be seen to be believed.
The addition of virtuoso violinists Alex DePue and Ann Marie Calhoun add a dazzling dimension to Vai's compositions and stage show, delivering fans the unexpected edge they always expect. Other world-class musicians chosen for Vai's band are: Bryan Beller (bass), Jeremy Colson (drums), Dave Weiner (guitar and sitar) and Zack Wiesinger (lap steel).
"Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are" is available on DVD, and audio CD on September 29th. Blu-ray on November 10.

[@SpineFine]

Steve Vai's schedule: 7am - 7pm guitar practice 7pm - 11pm facial expression practice 11pm - 7am sleep

[@abadezblues7468]

hehehe, i liked your comment xD

[@TalkanianRetrogaming]

there is a button for that

[@thepyro55]

no food

[@wesnorthcutt639]

No distracting bitch that wants all your time...and passions, I'll be nice and not mention Teresa or Katajoon...

[@8powerslave8]

Spinefine...... 7-11pm facial expression practice the is one of the funniest lines ever!!! I would probably make the same faces if I could play like that! He is amazing and Shreds this song

[@jonathanwright8802]

The talent of this band is absolutely off the charts.

[@calcwithfab1192]

which charts?

[@jonathanwright8802]

@@calcwithfab1192 That's a good question. I always took it for granted other people knew lol

[@gambotage]

Abso-fuckin-lutely

[@ernslinger4333]

@@calcwithfab1192 ... Obviously not any that you have

[@handmadehearts]

FZ is beaming his presence. I can feel it. Bless wonderful music. Bless wonderful musicians. Bless STEVIE VAI!!!

[@jeshpaul7385]

The duet he does with the violinists is the coolest thing ever

[@incrediblegenki8416]

it is amazingly cool but if there are two violinists and one stave vai is it really a duet? definitely something for us all to think about here

[@_grigoryta]

@@incrediblegenki8416 But he's playing with them separately, essentially duetting with each of them (except the parts when they all are playing together but by themselves, in that case it's a trio of course)

[@MrJhonlane]

I am STRONGLY convinced that Steve Vai is an alien

[@drumavidcheckupz4792]

A little green man is pulling all the levers inside his head. just like in men in black, but green.

[@AaronNGray]

+MrJhonlane I am strongly convinced you are either deluded or a joker ;)

[@MrCarolingio]

+MrJhonlane I am STRONGLY convinced that Steve Vai is GAY

[@MrJhonlane]

and I Strongly don't care lol..... it's his musical talent that impresses me,I personally don't try and visualize ones sexual preferences when it comes to their musical skills

[@MrCarolingio]

Mesmo? Agora que vc conseguiu minha atenção, diga pra mamãe que a terapia esta dando certo, Felipe Matos esconde C0BR4

[@wizard9403]

Kudos to the bass player and drummer for keeping it all together while Steve orbits Pluto!!!

[@handmadehearts]

Hearing this reminds me of Stevie's roots playing with Frank Zappa. Stevie has been playing with magnificent musicians since he was a teen. FZ would love this.

[@mattgilstrap7295]

Haha. So true. Hilarious comment.

[@Nulimitz]

This was before Bezos went into space

[@chrislong2256]

So true though

[@Staypuft1981]

Kudos the candy bar?

[@runhardhooah]

That rug really ties the room together

[@wulfganglover]

Haha! Dilly dilly.

[@DannyMiami09]

Shut the fuck up Donnie

[@graysinclair6572]

Nicholas S You know what? It really does now that you mention it.

[@pexpress1545]

i was high and read this comment and instantly smiled

[@AndyDavid1970]

I'm staying. I'm finishing my coffee.

[@iaingill4879]

Just absolutely insane, every note sounds like Steve Vai's band every time - what a mind blowing level of musicianship

[@handmadehearts]

Intensity squared. Amazing!!

[@jakovs7199]

2021 - lockdown, drunk, apriciating this song even more. Going to sleep, will replay tomorrow. Thanks Vai and everyone.

[@erikkluetz8403]

The rhythm guitar, drums and bass are absolutely killing it.

[@frankie.d1127]

Holy crap!! Now that's a friggin performance!!!!

[@scottbailey1055]

Steve's a Beast!

[@MrDocparker]

Deep pool of talent...Steve is off the charts...Jeremy holding the beat...and freakin' Bryan Beller layin' down the LAW.....Flippin' off the spectrum....Darn good stuff...History has spoken...

[@henrikbas1]

Yep this is insane ✌️

[@jonathanwright8802]

Thank you.

[@ovejanegra7355]

You know the performance will be from another world, when one of the band members plays a damn Flying V Violin -_-

[@delight1057]

I love Steve Vai and his music.

[@robote7679]

One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. These people sure got their money's worth....WOW!!!!!

[@Guithulhu]

What a brilliant assembly of musicians, led by Vai. You can tell they were all running at full throttle on that one.

[@MinezaFender]

Incredible, magical, masterful... it just shows what real musicians at the top of their game can do.

[@valkerieqt1431]

I love you Steve Vai!!!🥰😘😍 More power and God bless😎🙏🏻👍🏻😍

[@joanjett8814]

People say we will never have a another Eddie Van Halen, but come on , Steve Vai is absolutely an incredible experience with a guitar as well.. will miss Eddie for sure , but Steve is a legend !!! Agreed !!!!

[@GregDavidson-si8kt]

I've never been more impressed by a group of musicians! Steve Vai is on another level. I only listened to him when he was with David Lee Roth, but his talent goes way farther than eat em and smile, and skyscraper.

[@him050]

Anyone got the tabs for the dancing at the beginning?

[@KalleI260]

Luke Sparrow try to figure it out by listening....that helps you more :)

[@DanielVerberne]

The alternate tapping of the feet is really tricky, but his feet tapping is very clean.

[@Taylor___]

haha

[@najmihakimkhairi1210]

Sorry but Steve Vai use sheet music

[@marcoalexanderwinthermikke9132]

*Tab-dance*

[@markhenson1427]

steve vai greatest guitar player ever

[@ΟΟύτις]

YJM

[@LastHunter0]

That performance was amazing. I'm in awe really.

[@dapperdanman1956]

THE MOST GRACIOUS, KIND, FREE HEARTED, CALM PERSON, A GUITARIST CAN GET ALOT OF INSPIRATION IF HEAR WHAT STEVE IS PLAYING, NOT JUST LISTENING.

[@charliebarber7682]

'Jesse, put your shirt on and stop playing the drums, we have to cook!'

[@AstraVex]

Charlie Barber​ "Yo Mister White, This is who I am now...........Bitch! Twatthammer was good an' all, but jamming with Vai means I'm stacking mad cheddar. yo!"

[@facelessbeing6209]

+AstraVex LMFAO

[@--itsmark--2690]

A whole childhood marked by this,, I'm thankful ❤

[@RichiJamesMusic]

4:51 - when you see the “1 Minute Left” sign flash up, but you realise you’ve still got 84 minutes of music left to play.

[@fredfloyd68]

This the model of what a rockstar should be from the talent to the clothes to the stage presence etc etc..music producers music companies this message is for you mostly...havent seen anyway nears to the Vai talent and its 2021...

[@janstergaard703]

Sounds like art! One of our times greatest artists!

[@buisyman]

That Anne-Marie Calhoun. What an amazing artist and she absolutely LOVES what she does.

[@jeffbalagna9259]

I've seen him several times, and he never fails to blow my f******* mind

[@josephbes3567]

this song is absolutely ballistic.

[@pmay222]

he is at a level WAY above a guitarist.... fantastically skilled....

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

In The Japanese release of this video they blur out his fingers and facial expressions.

[@jeffreyp1855]

Jeff Davis,Too much sexual tension for Japanese to handle?

[@wesnorthcutt639]

He does remind me of a Japanese Housekeeper.

[@INTOTHEFOLD]

Hahahaha

[@kamalismy]

dang!!!!

[@timw.6910]

👊🏼😂

[@rayzor5026]

Absolutly, the very highest form of complete artistry,endless passion for this thing we call music.STEVE really is our modern day MOZART, cocky and excellent in every way a gift to the listener . Enjoy it itz the real thing

[@boo-leeproductionsinc3501]

😷😨😱😵😲👹👅👀💩🔥😀😂😂😂

[@brucewood6126]

Most definitely, The most talented guitarist of rock music today!!! 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@1313pinkbunny]

what i dont understand is why he doesnt have soooo much fame ! the fame he deserves man! he is awesome!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Gamersparadise Yeah, in reality I don't think he'd go down too well on Britain's/America's Got Talent? They'd be like WTF, where's the repetitive bass line, autotune, jangly gold jewellery and the 57 bitches?

[@ladyjane8023]

Just like David Bowie. He has his direction and style in music that he rarely understands. That's why he is the best

[@pearlexport32]

He is astoundingly popular.

[@nalcow]

He Is famous and a genius

[@pogchamp7983]

Cos as much as we love this, it's just not everyone's thing and I get that

[@emmahull6014]

I feel so energized after listening to this

[@umpygoodness2369]

That's because MOST rock music has BORING rhythm: FLAT. Boom Bap Boom Boom Bap. That's a big reason ZEPPELIN is above the rest: Page was a rhythm machine!

[@robertf6409]

@@umpygoodness2369 you got it

[@Deathshuck]

0:27 GODMODE: *ACTIVATED*

[@DanielVerberne]

Or.... "When you nut and she still suk"

[@cps7506]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jackbutler2732]

Took my girfriend to concert in Toronto from that tour; she was completely blown away, as was I and everyone else who had to pick their jaws from off the floor. Unbelievable musicianship. Steve was in top form; no matter how many tecniques he invents - he always sounds like himself - kind of like Jeff Beck that way. Steve's tone is unbellievably greasy - in a good way. My girlfriend is the one now who is alert to Steve's upcoming tours. The violinists and the other members of the band are worl-class. Great concert Steve.

[@shannonpincombe8485]

This is soooooo good. Every part played perfectly.

[@CountryHouseGent]

6:12 I love that key change at the end of Now We Run, which leads into Steve's little fill before OOOO.

[@obediahabisua2962]

man I've seen & heard so many guitarist through the years but this guy definitely takes the cake in every category what a rad ass guy

[@Weshopwizard]

Yeah, the most creative of all the shredders. I love Satch et al but Vai is a different level.

[@wrathchild68]

Saw Steve live a few years ago, just after lockdown restrictions were lifted on his UK tour and he blew me away. First time seeing him live despite being a fan for years.

[@benten613]

This is one of those songs where I don't want to hear the actual recorded version, this is just amazing by itself

[@stevenaustin4591]

I love the composer break in the madness, so playful, and then... back to the madness! ;)

[@omarkhan29]

Blown away and still reeling from the shock! Incredible performance!

[@cortarelva]

Man! I must have seen this DVD a million times and i still get blown away every time. Thank you Mr Vai. Next. Building the Church.

[@andreabini5128]

It apperead normal going to concerts 10, 5, 2 years ago...now, in Covid-era, I realize how much freedom was special

[@The_ScapeGoat]

Freedom is dead. We traded it for smart phones.

[@danielpasqualetti2269]

Incredible as usual !! great performance Steve is a real show man mixing amazing music and spectacle

[@jryer1]

@Steve - The shear composition, and especially the arrangement of this song is just out there. Very nice brother!

[@sonnyburnett6612]

Steve wow ! We never get tired of hearing you play . good luck and god bless

[@chrisajivi88]

RIP Alex DePue “The Fiddler" :(

[@dianedi5122]

absolutely love this, along with many others, but this is a masterpiece

[@zwwwz12]

He had the best teacher in the world ... FZ. So cool, so cool

[@janukasik4393]

zwwwz12 his teacher was Satriani, not Zappa

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

Pretty sure Steve would tell you he learned a lot from both of them. And he has said that he's only met two geniuses in his life: Frank Zappa and Devin Townsend.

[@dooberheim]

@@janukasik4393 Didn't he go to Berklee?

[@battyflaps5410]

Mans just a legend and literally rocks some unique dress styles.. no one can pull it off quite like vai

[@roachboy97]

He must have the pick of destiny

[@riccardovenditti4096]

LMFAO!!!!!!

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

The Future has Arrived

[@MarcBernadCasanova]

The intro is incredible

[@escutaai]

full of himself? steve is such a humble guy, go watch him on interviews and you'll see

[@DannyBrooks1]

If you got “IT” then you your gold. Steve has “IT” in spades.

[@Crispeacock]

Who are you talking to?

[@orandachildren1051]

@@Crispeacock his second personality

[@subhendubiswas3013]

Steve Vai is one of the nicest person

[@anitarasmussen2810]

The Interview where he talks about his Zappa audition funny shit

[@arch3088]

Not only is Steve an absolute genius on the guitar he surrounds himself with amazing talent!

[@metalman75]

You'll never find a more expressive and charismatic player with as much stage presence as Steve Vai. Sure there's artist out there that have great stage presence but are lacking the rest in some way.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

steps: get a big fan odd clothes make faces you're golden

[@raulperez2308]

@RakeRocter what is stage presence then? vai puts on a hell of a show

[@StevenSiroVai1]

@@DaveDexterMusic Drats, now they know my secret.

[@KeithStLouis-yv3bd]

Wow unbelievable!!! The ambition and dedication you've put it in all your life to become the musician you are is so incredible!!!

[@genixia]

RIP Alex DePue. You're ripping it up somewhere else now.

[@wojciechpischinger6564]

these noble tonewoods are surely a big part of his giutarsound...

[@LudovicSoubieleleopard31]

C'est vraiment le magicien de la guitare ;-)

[@PussyDevourer69]

The most expressive guitarist of all time.

[@Chris_Stanley007]

I'd throw in self-indulgent as well, and I mean that in the best way possible.

[@Staypuft1981]

Most and indulgent are words that idiots use regarding music

[@Staypuft1981]

Oh sorry didn’t realize you were both Asian minimalists sorry

[@Staypuft1981]

Who are you supposed to indulge in music? The audience? That’s the path to even worse results. Mozart, so self-indulgent. You must be fun at parties. Oh, let me just make a little of something I sorta like. The indulgence police just can’t fuk or play. Tell your mama she was overindulgent to produce a dumb runt. No I don’t want a bj, that would be too indulgent. Oh this steak is delicious, can you water it for me? Rock n Roll n Restraint right? Be tasteful exactly like David gilmoremoremoremoremore

[@almirsoares1113]

Um gênio. Está entre os melhores do mundo. Solo agressivo, porém musicado, ou seja, nem uma nota fora do contesto. É um mago na guitarra, se faltava falar, agora não falta mais. Paro por aki. Nada mais à dizer.

[@davidramsey2935]

Best there is period....

[@RutyOsbourne666]

un capo Steve---genios los musicos ke lo acompañan---

[@MrCalifornia0]

One of the best performances and songs I have ever heard. Those violinists are bad ass too. Perfect to play off Steve.

[@Onoma314]

Pfffffft, I can make every single one of those faces

[@tonyflorez3753]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PapaWheelie1]

Yeah but not in a row!

[@juansemillon]

😂😂😂😂👍✌️

[@RsinsRpaid]

To be 1 with the Guitar!!!

[@samueljunior7257]

The Best Play Guitar! Não há nada melhor... yes! IoI

[@mostlyanchors168]

One of Vai’s Great eras. He has a few and this is one.

[@PriscilaMayfair]

Dios! No sé si me gusta más su guitarra, la canción, su ropa, él o su violinista!!! :S

[@Joezacharias_]

He combines the best of Zappa and the best of Satriani. What more could one ask for?

[@boo-leeproductionsinc3501]

👀👀

[@bf2err]

or maybe he does whatever the fk he feels like with no regard to either of the two. just maybe is all I'm saying

[@only1stones]

Frank Zappas ideas wich gives wanking a point?

[@lstarrtna4288]

It doesn't work never has because he's not FZ

[@Frip36]

SRV is all I ask for

[@rohitdhanorkar]

that guitar has lights in it...Steve Vai showed that guitar in Rig Rundown

[@Damien1966]

Amazing... Fantastic... Awesome.... Orgasmic... Incredible... Bon, c'est tout ce que je peux dire en anglais.

[@jimw281972]

You do realize that if this drummer misses one beat, that this song goes to sh!t, right?

[@mikes51501]

James White so true, omg that would be a train wreck , lol

[@mgoody777]

AMEN!!! I was just thinking the same thing! Who is he???

[@Tammy2Times]

Steve Vai doesn’t make mistakes. Neither would his drummer.

[@moeroa1974]

@@mgoody777 Jeremy Colson

[@jimw281972]

@@Tammy2Times Your right, Steve would just work it into the routine and none of us would be the wiser.. LOL

[@OliverN3RD]

I WANT THAT GUITAR!

[@73challenger5031]

www.ebay.com/itm/IBANEZ-JEM-STEVE-VAI-20TH-ANNIVERSARY-NEW-CONDITION-/131408566516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e988f98f4

[@skateboardinguitaris]

0:33 LEGENDARY POSE

[@SolarSailor1967]

This DVD seems like Vai galvanized. He & the band are perfect.

[@CountryHouseGent]

I think Steve and his band class this as the warm up. Nicely loosened up, now for the rest of the show. :)

[@maxquad21]

CountryHouseGent I think the was the opening song Talk about sledgehammering your audience right out of the gate.

[@TheMotherlove1]

Go back listening at Elvis it urges

[@Drowning_Lessons_]

and That is how you make love to a guitar!

[@wesnorthcutt639]

The same way he "Makes Love" to his right hand Nadya...

[@xmnomore]

ok... I'm not a Steve Vai guy but damn... that is incredible. I think I have to go lay down for a while... :) lol

[@kayokk-]

After everything is said and done, Steve will be remembered for enhancing the human perception on what a guitar and it's player is capable of when fused together. He is revered today but will be hailed even higher in 500 years to come. We were just lucky to have been around in his time, seen him grow into the fruit that's Vai. Amen.

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

How the friggin' milk do you get synced up pitch bends between a guitar and a violin? holy NUTS

[@maxquad6846]

I seen an interview video with all the band members. Anna Marie Calhoun said the rehearsed for six months for this tour. As for syncing the guitar and violin. Her and the other violinist had to rethink the way they played, because normally you don’t slide into notes on a violin.

[@eccentricexploringape1246]

4:51 - God mode achieved

[@suesutton9226]

i Want his jacket/coat? . . . .And his guitar . . . very tasteful

[@mirkopanichi461]

I saw all the live dvd performance... one of the most amazing ever seen!

[@IPlaySlots1970]

Of course we run! Steve's part of the Akatski now!

[@victorcastro5731]

steve vai is orochimaru

[@Frip36]

what is that?

[@IPlaySlots1970]

Captain Sunday google it. Lol.

[@Frip36]

@@IPlaySlots1970 Google it for me. Then report back. You've got two minutes.

[@IPlaySlots1970]

Captain Sunday did you find out what it is after 7 hours yet? 🤣

[@ИльяКирьянов-ы9и]

Steve Vai Helsing )))

[@moisessantos9012]

que loucura..

[@TheMotherlove1]

i'm in love with his basse plyr ..... makes the rythm incredible...

[@firefoxisgreat]

My God his toneeeeee

[@jacobevans5527]

For real lol

[@russwilson2305]

On a plastic guitar! He is a killer.

[@ziaahasanrana7629]

God Make him for Guitar, No Doubts.

[@TheofficialJakeIrvin]

Zia Ahasan Rana he did but learn to spell please 🤣

[@bf2err]

@@TheofficialJakeIrvin he probably can spell very well in his own language

[@burakyy4907]

Or maybe guitar for him

[@nisreenikli8867]

It's nice to see that Sarah Palin is onto better things now.

[@bcancun123]

Nisreen Ikli lmao

[@bcancun123]

Nisreen Ikli Kaitlin Jenner took her style from Steve lol he's amazing Steve Vai is the best

[@mikeportnoy7622]

My first time hearing this. Wow. Another masterpiece by Steve Vai and his band.👍💪❤️

[@eletriccover]

RIP Alec de Pue...

[@tvs3497]

I bet they could do a killer version of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"

[@biobruce5897]

Dam u rite

[@Tammy2Times]

You should probably watch the movie Crossroads.

[@flyingdics1]

@@Tammy2Times I was gonna recommend Crossroads, too.