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

[@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

[@furthur96]

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.

[@jonathanwright8802]

The talent of this band is absolutely off the charts.

[@jonathanwright8802]

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

[@gambotage]

Abso-fuckin-lutely

[@ernslinger4333]

@Calc With Fab ... 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!!!

[@ArjunKumar-rw8qd]

Pun intended?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@erikkluetz8403]

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

[@ovejanegra7355]

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

[@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

[@Guithulhu]

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

[@markhenson1427]

steve vai greatest guitar player ever

[@user-be9ey4jb3c]

YJM

[@robote7679]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@furthur96]

Most and indulgent are words that idiots use regarding music

[@furthur96]

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

[@furthur96]

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

[@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*

[@delight1057]

I love Steve Vai and his music.

[@MinezaFender]

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

[@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 !!!!

[@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.

[@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]

👊🏼😂

[@Deathshuck]

0:27 GODMODE: *ACTIVATED*

[@DanielVerberne]

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

[@cresopereira7506]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chrisajivi88]

RIP Alex DePue “The Fiddler" :(

[@buisyman]

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

[@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]

😷😨😱😵😲👹👅👀💩🔥😀😂😂😂

[@jeffbalagna9259]

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

[@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.

[@MrCalifornia0]

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

[@roachboy97]

He must have the pick of destiny

[@riccardovenditti4096]

LMFAO!!!!!!

[@pmay222]

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

[@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.

[@dvoraak]

After all these years and all the great guitarists we've seen..... they all serve to show how truly amazing Vai is.

[@valkerieqt1431]

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

[@omarkhan29]

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

[@mirkopanichi461]

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

[@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.

[@CountryHouseGent]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@mikeportnoy7622]

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

[@janstergaard703]

Sounds like art! One of our times greatest artists!

[@stevenaustin4591]

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

[@sonnyburnett6612]

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

[@kaaijer]

Actually this was my first time seeing the man Live. I was nailed to the ground in pure awe when they started playing the intro. What an energy.

[@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.

[@shannonpincombe8485]

This is soooooo good. Every part played perfectly.

[@arpeggioblues5924]

I think this concert was one of the best I'd seen in a long time.. Great musician line up.. two violinists.. and them playing against VAI is amazing..

[@battyflaps5410]

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

[@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

[@danielpasqualetti2269]

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

[@officeronduty9267]

Never been more impressed by a guitarist. Vai and rhe violinist are oit of this world.

[@MarsMedia2022]

Sometimes you forget how great this guy actually is!! Absolutly Amazing band!! One of the original ultra guitar gods!!

[@jryer1]

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

[@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.

[@camoplumber]

Vai has so many nuances and His feel.....so creative. I love his love for effects and love when he would play a major or minor pentatonic blues riffs as only he can. Back in the DLR days....Bump and Grind, Bad Horsie, Juice....just kills me.

[@davexxx5175]

Amazing Steve...amazing band! I saw him with his Evolution Tempo Orchestra... Once again amazing Steve and band!

[@benten613]

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

[@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?

[@kick565656]

dude those string harmonies between electric and violin are mind shattering!

[@planetearth7824]

the sync of it all is unbelievable, amazing!!!!!

[@dianedi5122]

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

[@Gravyballs2011]

Astonishing playing from the guy who looks like my sister-in-law.

[@mvunit3]

Haha, sounds like something Frank Zappa would say :D :p. "Zappa's Italian Virtuoso" :).

[@patrickmayersr9623]

Phillip S dude looks like a lady.....................😶.not

[@boo-leeproductionsinc3501]

😂😂😂

[@mughalukinimi1129]

😂😂😂😂

[@21Cayque12]

This aunt really can play

[@einarabelc5]

that violin interlude, I saw beauty there, the contrast is intense. Wish he did more of that.

[@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.

[@arch3088]

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

[@--itsmark--2690]

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

[@neyloppes5528]

O cara em cima do palco não tem pra ninguém... é um artista, um show man... presença de palco arrebatamente...o melhor de todos

[@wojciechpischinger6564]

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

[@MarcBernadCasanova]

The intro is incredible

[@TheMotherlove1]

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

[@MAJORTOM-bw7zs]

I’ve seen Steve Vai 3 times live and I will go again and again! So gifted technically and an incredible showman! It’s like seeing a world class classical musician perform. What’s funny is I’m a drummer but he’s my favorite musician!!!

[@jonathanwright8802]

funny I love Rush and Steve Vai too. seen them both many many times stretching back to 1985 for Rush and 1993 for Steve Vai.

[@karenlondon3092]

Green is nice

[@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.

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

The Future has Arrived

[@Godspeed961]

Steva Vai's videos deverve Trillion of views. Noone can create these overall results in this kind of art !

[@TheVaelastrasz]

What a style !! We love you Steve !!

[@genixia]

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

[@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

[@LudovicSoubieleleopard31]

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

[@miroslavschulc5512]

Stevie you are gifted the gods smiled on you I am 67 years old and my dream was to play drums with you and also frank zappa but what a great drummer in thyis clip loved every minute of it......and let us nor forget your bass and violinists SUPREME Bravo will listen to you and frank till I die

[@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

[@Onoma314]

Pfffffft, I can make every single one of those faces

[@tonyflorez3753]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PapaWheelie1]

Yeah but not in a row!

[@juansemillon]

😂😂😂😂👍✌️

[@josephbes3567]

this song is absolutely ballistic.

[@chrislong2256]

I have no idea why but it literally makes me emotional when the voilin players go ham with steve. Its so powerful it brings tears to me eyes. Musicians at the top of their game

[@lagocardiel]

Asombrosa demostración de coordinación..

[@RutyOsbourne666]

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

[@dondocentone1334]

His appearance combined with his guitar is so badass here

[@thomasmalone6654]

One of the top ten in the world shown, in my opinion. Rock!

[@samueljunior7257]

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

[@davidramsey2935]

Best there is period....

[@warto8243]

It's a great colaboration....you'r the man steve. you'r the man....

[@azstratus1]

One of many Masterpieces from the man!

[@rohitdhanorkar]

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

[@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

[@psycoticreaction9135]

That right there is A WHOLE UNIVERSE COMING OUT OF ONE MIND!!!!!!!!

[@prometheuscall5759]

absolutely OUTSTANDING performance

[@RsinsRpaid]

To be 1 with the Guitar!!!