Steve Vai Shredding - Halo 2 Soundtrack Behind the Scenes

[@Lexicon-ff6or]

"Steve, what are you doing with that guitar?" "Sir, finishing this track"

[@Adesia7]

This is the best fucking comment I've ever seen man. Thank you 😂

[@sunnydtgm5414]

Underated comment

[@syncret_]

best comment

[@RexRomed1618]

Best comment

[@Stonedriffer710]

God damn right son

[@gabenewell3955]

Imagine getting to work at old bungie what an experience it must have been

[@fastpicker89]

The revolutionary kind, sort of like working at... Valve?

[@gabenewell3955]

@@fastpicker89 eh we had fun too I guess

[@manz7860]

Probably stressful as fuck. But rewarding.

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

@@manz7860 stress it may have been but your brain is filling with dopamine which mitigates that stress a lot.

[@chaddrake3715]

pfff imagine getting to work with steve vai

[@CrucialDuude]

And that my fresh Halo fans, was how the best soundtrack in history was made.

[@AlexWithington]

James Ackermann no shit if you know your games you can recognise the first 3 or 4 halo games and tracks by 4 I mean reach. I'm only 17 and my first game was halo CE

[@jorgeloredo100]

@@AlexWithington they turned this franchise into absolute shit

[@BookerDierden]

Alex Withington I mean 4 would be wars but sure

[@Stonewalljax12]

I would’ve loved to hear the hard core one somewhere in halo 2 somewhere

[@punkfunkyeahstudios1718]

Halo 3 ODST and Halo 3 had the best in my opinion

[@camachowo]

The original video no longer exists because of Bungie... Now, this is the legacy of that legendary moment :(

[@abovetheabyss8071]

How the mighty Bungie has fallen...

[@siemk8720]

Declare war on bungie if this is true. Edit: found the video on a website f*ck u bungie

[@siemk8720]

@MythsQueue i have no idea myself man its stupid either way he’s probably not even makin money off those videos

[@ChrisPomeroyOfficial]

@MythsQueue The real answer is that anything recorded or written using Bungie's materials or during time that Marty was at work (on Bungie's time), is property of Bungie. It was the wrong thing for them to take down the video though. Especially if they aren't going to upload it themselves.

[@jeycod283]

@@siemk8720 could u please give us the link of the website?

[@Pwophet_of_Twuth]

I don’t know who originally said it on the video Marty posted. But this is the equivalent of watching the Mona Lisa being painted.

[@starroguex6006]

It really is

[@glenstortroen1286]

I mean, my rockstar buddy plays it and he kills this to perfection and it literally blows my socks off every time- but he doesn't play it with all these extra notes, this shit is surreal

[@hiddenlotusdojoakavirri8339]

We need a new halo 2 soundtrack. “Give me a guitar.”

[@_Phen_]

Yup

[@LeoBienDurana]

"Right this Vai"

[@PedroAfonso1967]

I need a Gibson Les Paul!

[@alobowithadhd6191]

“Chief, melt their faces.” “Aye,Sir! …I need a guitar.” “Right this way,sir!”

[@luketube7207]

​@@_Phen_ "I need a guitar!"

[@BXRDIGITAL]

The fact that this moment was captured on film is a miracle. Also, somewhere not far from this studio are artists creating out favorite levels and crafting a story that will stand the test of time.

[@ghosteth6757]

Just imagine hearing this out of nowhere while your playing halo

[@DukeHyperflex]

This is exactly what happens you just storm an alien base and this solo starts blasting

[@SPFLDAngler]

That’s kinda how it works, kid… this music is in Halo2

[@jordansmith6959]

@@SPFLDAngler Lol its almost not though, theres a bunch of sweet riffs that arent in the ost, my personal favourite is 3:20 - 3:35 oh and 2:18 !

[@guzo116]

@@jordansmith6959 dude same but 3:15 all the way up to 4:00 is so beautiful I get goosebumps everytime

[@anirudhdwivedi6673]

I can, because I lived that moment. I was instantly hooked to the game and this theme had to something with it.

[@TheFoxEssence]

Marty just standing there vibing. This guys riff shredding is legendary. Such an epic sound. Almost brings a tear to my eye 😅

[@AveryWPstudio]

This guy, lol that's the best guitars player of all tome

[@brandondauphinais8698]

It's the goosebumps you're thinking of

[@bobbysells9226]

Bring this man back for halo infinite please

[@hasturxix]

Holy shit yes! It would be the greatest nod to the original trilogy

[@brandonm8105]

They did bring him back for Halo 2 Anniversary. Hopefully they do the same for Infinite!

[@andrewunknown111]

Bobby Sells Steve Vai is a very busy man being one of the best guitarists of all time. But I am certainly hoping the Infinite soundtrack has the hard rock feel of 2’s

[@LockeNL]

Oh i hope so

[@andrewunknown111]

LockeNL I mean the dude has a big ass studio on his property and a lot of time so maybe he could record something for 343

[@LucasTheUltimate]

So many years of listening to this legendary tune, and I can't believe I NEVER realized that was Steve Vai's playing. Such a unmistakable style, now I listen in retrospective and that melody screams STEVE VAI. 🤣

[@marcandersen94]

I remember playing the mission on the bridge where you go apeshit in a Scorpion and shouting to my older brother "THAT'S STEVE VAI!!! FUCKING STEVE VAI!!!" 😂😂

[@deaj8450]

Steve has said he has no talent and just plays and practices more than almost anyone on the planet, I don't see how he is so humble. Dude is by far one of the best to ever do it, very arguably the best.

[@rasplez9889]

Certainly, he'd give Hendrix a run for his money.

[@VanessaMagick]

"I practice more than anyone else on the planet", ah yes very humble

[@deaj8450]

@@VanessaMagick it's not possible to become that good without any talent, so my point was that is an under-evaluation of himself. My more than anyone comment was an exaggeration, iirc he once mentioned having to practice more than others to master certain techniques. I'm sure at a certain point you don't need to practice much at all.

[@lukeschilperoort9934]

Some people can practice themselves to death and never get close to this level.

[@deaj8450]

@@lukeschilperoort9934 Sure, I'm just relaying what Steve said. I think there is a ceiling to everyone's playing skill, the point isn't that his ceiling isn't high but that according to him he learned slowly.

[@manz7860]

I'm suprised that poor guitar didn't burst into flames

[@bazdota2687]

Honest, when my man gets in close and they both begin vibing, that was the coolest shit ever. Even Vai loved the duo. The soundtrack of my gaming and youth, it's real fucking awesome to see the moment of time of creation. Especially after first spliff of the day at the end of it

[@NotRockstarGames]

You couldn’t have put this any better!! I listened to this after a joint and I was in absolute awe, goosebumps and everything. My childhood Judt flooding my memories wishing I could go back in time

[@Utubepooperful]

"My man" = Nile Rogers from Chic. One of the greatest musicians who has ever lived, he has written with David Bowie and hundreds of other huge acts.

[@Luna-cx1pp]

You mean when he starts reigning in the beast and directing? The lick Vai chose for that part and getting on the chaingun was sympatico.

[@nnaheim.]

@@Utubepooperful David who?

[@Darksky1001able]

Steve Vai for Halo was like Slayer for Doom.

[@brosettastone7520]

except 1000 times better

[@jiggalojuggs2184]

@@brosettastone7520 The Doom Soundtrack is great, slayer are legends, Doom also includes Metallica and Pantera. But yeah man Steve Vai is basically the master of guitar, then again so is Dimebag lol

[@brosettastone7520]

@@jiggalojuggs2184 Dimebag was a great guitarist but I'm afraid Steve is quite a bit better when it comes to precision and dynamic playing

[@jiggalojuggs2184]

@@brosettastone7520 Idk man I don't think Dimebag ever made a mistake the guy was a perfect player like Steve Vai. I think it depends what kind of sound you are into mostly.

[@Snavels]

@@brosettastone7520 clearly have never listened to Dimebag.

[@TheMadslayer6]

Imagine being at Bungie at that time creating and witnessing gaming change forever

[@axolotl09]

I mean during halo 2’s development it probably would’ve been pretty stressful, but historic anyways

[@z06dave]

"I don't keep it tuned son, you'll have to find notes as you go".

[@Echo-416]

Goat comment

[@alleuriz2440]

5:57 I love how he doesn’t even need to change focus and immediately changes how he plays- this is why Steve is one of the best electric guitar players.

[@adambastin9488]

So basically, if you hire Steve Vai to riff for about 6 minutes you will have all the sounds you need to make games and apps for years!!

[@charmedpluto6851]

Its really cool when you realize that they're basically working on both the Mjolnir Mix of the Halo Theme and Reclaimer at the same time. You can hear the bits of this massive solo that made it into the final versions of both songs.

[@asinatrafanatic2697]

"Hey Joe, what's going on the recording booth?" "...when you first heard this solo, were you blinded by its majesty?"

[@lazerbladebrennerpurdy8314]

I’m so glad that I learned of this. I always wondered who played the solo for the halo 2 track. Thanks for uploading

[@MrLinuxify]

The people who dislike only played Playstation 2 when they were younger

[@vampireguy24]

I only played Playstation 2 and this fuckin' *SLAPS*

[@CGBalla1014]

Dividing the people for your own gain. Even worse it’s just for likes online, not even money and power.

[@NotRockstarGames]

I played PS at home and Xbox at my grandparents, Xbox will always be better solely because of halo

[@metalheadgamer5751]

Fun fact that halo CE its self was developed on a ps2 and was intedened to be released on ps2

[@christophergarcia4900]

@@metalheadgamer5751 that's not true at all lmao why are you lying? Halo was intended to run exclusively on Macs by Apple as an RTS game not an FPS but then was picked up by Microsoft instead.

[@cesarmendez1754]

My guitar watches this when I’m not home.

[@EnergizedGamingGuy]

2:02

[@TAURASIIGamingTV]

Reclaimer...

[@TempoImpetuoso]

yes

[@abovetheabyss8071]

yes

[@MrSqueegy]

Still gives me chills, lol The BEST soundtrack by far. P.S wtf disliked this? You are crazy.

[@internetbrowser2023]

People with no taste that's who

[@eggsman63]

People who didn’t have an xbox to play the best fps game and listen to the best soundtracks that came out of it

[@ourflameisrising9785]

Well there’s no way to know about that anymore.

[@phutureproof]

@@ourflameisrising9785 best not to upset anyones fee fees these days, makes me sick, bloody wimps

[@anticritical8789]

A grunt probably

[@Deckdefender]

Everybody's balls in that room would drop if they knew what they were hearing at the time they were hearing it. That riff is gonna be recognizable for the next 500 years. The soundtrack of the 1st Bad-ass 1st person shooter.

[@ZeSgtSchultz]

Theres no way in hell it's not getting played by the first marine in space.

[@rasplez9889]

​@@ZeSgtSchultz Nah they'll play David bowe or something popular

[@SkyNinja759]

This is like seeing your childhood heroes behind the scenes, just hanging out and doing their thing, being happy. It's a peek behind the veil kind of catharsis.

[@m0urn1ng5tar5]

1:20 And thus, the famous Halo 2 divebomb was born. Modern Halo needs more rock music in it.

[@freddiehayes5413]

Title: Just Fooling Around. Steve Vai : 2:02

[@akawannabe9745]

It's crazy halo has been apart of alot of our lives for 21 years guys brings a tear of happiness sometimes when I get into the member berries.

[@TWEEK0423]

It's like watching the mona lisa being painted.

[@vordt4139]

6:00 when he finally nails it, my god it sounds sooooo good.

[@bobbyosborne2375]

Via nailed the whole damn thing.

[@Prototype729]

I’ve listened to the theme so many times it’s so cool to hear the riffs that were kept and moved around in the piece

[@twentyoneHz]

Nile Rogers and Stevie Vai; music legends

[@pavkey88]

Every bit of that playing was incredible. I forgot how amazing Steve Vai is. Thanks for the reminder.

[@AaronJ180]

“I need a guitar” In all seriousness I don’t think Steve truly understood what he did for the gaming community at the time, and to the day I leave this earth. I’ll be thankful.

[@deanrazor9023]

He's in a behind the scenes video for halo 2 anniversary and he's just like "yeah, i liked doing the thing for the first one and they contacted me and im...here agian!" lmao, when he left after doing the guitar for the original, marty went and saw him at his concert he was doing the same day and steve told him something along the lines of "thanks for letting me work with you, it was a great warm up!"

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

For what purpose Mr. Vai?

[@HelplessTeno]

I love watching him improv and put it together one chunk at a time. He'll play a bunch of shit, save one piece, then move on and incorporate that piece into the next time he improvs that part. By the end we have the masterpiece that we all know and love from Halo 2. Fantastic video game/music history. I also really like that Nile had an influence on the riffs used in the final version.

[@jakebatty530]

Steve isn't even using 10% of his power

[@edgariva12]

Still can’t believe after all these years Nile Rodgers was on this soundtrack !

[@TCELL24]

Nile Rodgers is on pretty much everything. He's a genius.

[@joefalchetto94]

Was he the man at the left of Steve Vai??

[@edgariva12]

@@joefalchetto94 yeah the black dude

[@Spartan-001BladeHunter]

They should just go ahead and use this entire thing for a Halo Infinite Warthog Run.

[@rasplez9889]

Greetings from the future; hate to break it to ya...

[@Spartan-001BladeHunter]

@@rasplez9889 Yeah, yeah. I know. We got a Scorpion crawl.

[@JayDillaThaKilla]

3:37 is probably the best part, it gets so intense as hes taking influence from the guy beside him lol

[@Lavaman_E89]

"the guy beside him" being Nile Rodgers for those that don't know.

[@thugtrippin]

@@Lavaman_E89 the guy lmaooooooooooooo

[@piyushpati7319]

Steve absolutely killing with the damn guitar, Nile Rodgers headbanging to it & Martin enjoy it from back, what a legendary collaboration !

[@bigdoubleu117]

The musical talents of Martin O'Donnell, Nile Rodgers, and Steve Vai!

[@trixtrix146]

3:55 guy is rokn out lol

[@oscar_ramirez_117]

This was uploaded the same day as my birthday... I'd never be able to ask for a better present.

[@fixzy115]

This is what happens when you get someone epic like Nile Rodgers as your soundtrack producer

[@mepizzasmangled]

DOWNLOAD AND SPREAD THIS VIDEO THEYRE TRYING TO TAKE IT DOWN!! They just deplatformed Marty for sharing...

[@RSpracticalshooting]

This man changed all of our lives for the better and I thank him.

[@bloodmasta1]

100%

[@bagofdoughnutsvinny1574]

That’s exactly what made the original games so organic and iconic

[@johnmellan1732]

Back to a time not so long ago, when games were made out of love, with love, by masters of crafts. Now, it's certainly all about the money.

[@ReveredDead]

History was being made in that room and they didn't even know it yet.

[@MoonKnightH8]

“Steve, defend this soundtrack” “Yes Sir, I need a guitar” Marty: “right this way”

[@BallisticAero]

He chose the theme of arguably one of the most pinnacle games in existence as his time to help create this absolute masterpiece. Probably one of the best game themes of all time

[@chubbysumo2230]

history. literal history right here. never will this moment come again, in person or in the game, to be experienced for the first time.

[@sarahylola2]

1:22 a crying dog!

[@BubblegumCrash332]

Act Man brought me here

[@devevolve]

Somewhere in all of this shredding, I found tears in my eyes.

[@MrHurst-lb1rn]

Marty had no idea he was creating "Humanity's Anthem" when he sat down to write the Halo theme.

[@jacktravis2718]

Like, this is just a video game at this point, Vai brought it all... Dude's a true showman, just such an immense presence, like jesus. The dude could play Cmaj and sound like the second coming of christ.

[@THEODSTKING117]

It honestly blows my fucking mind that Nile Rodgers was present in this room when they were cooking up the soundtrack for Halo 2. Just so sick

[@d-drizzle]

I wish I could play half as good as Steve vai

[@FeatherzMcG]

NIle Rodger is the ultimate MVP hype-guy

[@demanrunner847]

How Steve Vai accidentally made gaming's most epic song in history

[@helalbros9740]

Oh my lord I just watched Steve Vai play reclaimer behind the scenes

[@tytoalbasoren9457]

Halo 2: *is getting a remaster* Steve Vai: "I need a guitar."

[@Gokiza]

I never thought such a legendary song could get better, then I saw this video

[@zachwashtub2250]

This has to be one of the greatest riffing sessions in human history

[@SugaryCoyote]

The amount of talent in that room is incredible

[@curvyfrys2308]

I have never seen anybody make love to a guitar like this guy

[@killuminati8174]

The creative energy in that room is ridiculous man.

[@senord2429]

please never delete this

[@loosekannon7462]

Vai, Hendrix, and Dimebag are the only people I know that can make a guitar beg for mercy

[@tylerburkhardt8727]

Srv?

[@loosekannon7462]

@@tylerburkhardt8727 I’ll look into it

[@cleankillzem664]

Eddie srv jimi vai dimebag.

[@SilenTHerO78614]

Boy, you've never heard Buckethead play have you?

[@cleankillzem664]

@@SilenTHerO78614 i mean he's a master in his art so youre right on that but some people dont view him cause he's like underground in guitar. Not someone everyone knows

[@BlackTemplar618]

Sounds like that room was magical during recording

[@philfensome]

Imagine being in that room, witnessing greatness

[@777gunnut]

Listening to all 6 minutes of this is my great journey

[@bharathlal4958]

Sadly, I don't play halo. However, I came here for Steve Vai. 🤘

[@Kiddo5010]

"STEVE WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?! STEVES GONE CRAZY TAKE HIM OUT BOYS " Steve: Damn Right...

[@hockeylvr42]

Bungie: alright so we need a new twist on the halo theme for halo 2 Producer: let’s just have Steve Vai shred over the old theme? And that, my friends, is how the greatest video game soundtrack in history was made

[@BenjaminShotts]

I always wondered how that guitarist on the halo soundtrack was so good. Now it all makes sense lol.

[@TTV_TOMTISM]

this is the great gig in the sky of video game music. iykyk

[@flappie7079]

5 people couldnt handle it

[@manz7860]

8 now

[@WhatUpese]

9 now

[@platypus4427]

Games will never be made with this kind of nerdy love ever again. It was a once in an era time and we are to forever pick through its remains like countrysiders stumbling upon the ruins of Rome

[@dylanmoore4291]

Could watch this over and over again

[@vonjt4077]

here after Marty deleted his

[@soorajsaikumar]

Imagine the goosebumps....

[@666AmigoBear]

Nile Rodgers vibing to Steve vai shredding makes this even more epic

[@jjmah7]

Everyone in that room from Bungie is silently freaking out on the inside “holy shit this is amazing!”

[@monstosity95]

im gettin goosebumps watching this in the infinite era memoriez

[@tranhuyuc2261]

This is a masterpiece

[@auricprophet7106]

The passion..........

[@klashy47]

When Master Chief finally removes his helmet and asks for a guitar. It was always Steve.

[@bloodmasta1]

This gives me the chills every time I watch it! ❤

[@gh0stofinf1nity11]

I just had this big, dumb fucking grin throughout this video, and even started mimicking Steve's movements. I can imagine that's how a lot of people who were in the studio felt when this was being made

[@dra8641]

the new bungie cast who didn’t get to hear vai play disliked this

[@eggruns2370]

5:45 till the end

[@blankspace0000]

Get yourself a hype man who hypes the way Nile Rogers hypes up Steven Vai playing this song.

[@willwarner7647]

Brings tears to my eyes

[@TheDarkWarrior137]

"Master Chief, get us a theme." "Yes sir. I need a guitar"

[@bayzul7405]

Shoutout to Acai