Steve Vai Solo - Zomby Woof - Zappa plays Zappa

Here's a clip of Mr. Vai doing what he does best. Please enjoy the clip & buy the dvd

[@McNeilGuitars]

I don't understand the hate on vai. in all honesty, I think he plays more like frank than dweezil does! Dweezil goes to such great lengths to recreate franks work that he almost misses the point. Frank didn't play the same notes all the time, his solos were often crazy and unpredictable just like Steve's is here. Not saying Dweezil is bad, I'm just saying vai is great. I think he nailed this, and frank would have been happy to see it!

[@timpipe]

Steve throws clear Frank tributes in the solo.

[@robertpatterson3406]

Who could hate Vai he is a grand master guitarist.

[@dannomusic47]

AND Steve is also a great human being. I got to find out in the early eighties when I wrote to Glotzer Management asking about him and got several letters back from him over the next year.

[@sedonamusicgroup9045]

Neither one, in my humble opinion, has the magic that Frank did.

[@mtadams2009]

I am not sure who would throw any hate at him. He is truly a great artist and it sounds like he is actually a good person, which is more important. He can seriously play. Frank is smiling I am sure.

[@hotrodius]

You guys have no idea how hard it was to get in Zappa's bands. He got to choose from the best of the best of the best. They were all world-class master players and singers

[@johnshinal6369]

Vai's transition at 3:20 from 'theremin' into a perfectly FZ flavored solo is mindbending.

[@kajem575]

Well worded. ✌️❤

[@pequeuxdarleux1480]

Sure: but he will "never" have Frank's touch.

[@mpnickisher]

it's not about who is better. It's all about celebrating Frank's music. This band is comprised of top-knotch musicians who exhibit a true love & understanding of what Frank was doing. Try to enjoy it for what it is. Peace!

[@homerfj1100]

Zappa hired Vai. His role was designated " stunt guitarist ". Obvious why. Fantastic.

[@harrymanbach]

My favorite parts was when everyone played their instruments and sang flawlessly while they had a good time and entertained everyone watching.

[@sekops100]

Is as if he is not playing the instrument but that he literally becomes the instrument

[@Lord_Stinkfoot]

FZ would have loved this. Long live FZ and SV!!

[@DiannyD1]

Für immer FZ

[@spencerstewart8]

Me Too

[@spencerstewart8]

Frank died years ago ... unfortunately

[@rayrivera1830]

my mind was blown from start to end at this consert. vai, terry, murphy, dweez...just a perfect show.

[@tommytriumph1]

that was the best solo played in the last 20 years!!!!!!!!!

[@qkitselectronics5415]

Who would give this a thumbs down? Rock on baby, ROCK ON!

[@frazerburns91]

Don't think I've EVER seen Steve play so Free!!! Fantastic!

[@Francologne]

After all these years, this guy never fails to leave me with my mouth wide open. His inspiration and expressiveness is just breathtaking.

[@oneworld9071]

SWEEEEEET Steve Vai solo. To play music of this complexity and with such passion.... this shouldn't be legal :)

[@blzbob7936]

So privileged to have seen this line up in Manchester (England) on Dweezils tour, as it will never be seen again. Seen Dweez and his downsized band 4 other times but this was the best experience. And to meet the son of, afterwards, topped off an amazing night for me. Met a few Zappa musicians since, after concerts of Banned from Utopia - Albert Wing, Tom Fowler, Chad Wackerman, Ray white - and seeing Bobby Martin again later tonight at the Cavern, Liverpool, playing with Treacherous Cretins. 8/4/24. FZs music is the best.

[@TheVrominator]

Absolutely monstrous solo. Total mastery.

[@grumpybird01]

S. Vai is the worlds most talented guitar wizard. He believes we are all unique and incomparable , I agree! SV is the human electric guitar. But his deep deep knowledge of music theory and abilities sets him at the top of the guitar food chain for evermore!

[@morten4u]

Damn, amazing - those unison licks and parts are simply outside every known scale and rhythm - dang, these guys are gods on their instruments.

[@klm7617]

when frank died i quit my job and went into the mountains of northern arizona.i said i wasn't coming back until i played everything i had of his.it took me a week.what a genius

[@spookybaba]

I bet you learned all the solos just like Joe did 😆

[@majordendrocopos]

One of my favourite Zappa pieces and, although I've watched this version hundreds of times, and bought the DVD, I just can't get over Steve Vai's absolutely amazing guitar playing! Gives me a tingle up the spine every, every time!

[@scottking789]

thanks stevie for adding your special touch to this song!

[@905Alive]

Scheila Gonzalez is phenomenal.

[@Nerefurian]

Vai just exploded with skill and talent all over that stage.

[@christopheculimangaro8887]

Outstanding performance Mr. Vai.

[@luispineiro6081]

Podría ser este el mejor solo de STEVE VAI en toda su carrera sin lugar a dudas. No hay palabras para describrirlo, mezcla todas sus técnicas y un lenguaje que hace "aullar" la guitarra mejor que el Zomby Woof.

[@famosisimo]

Muy buena Luis....

[@aapje1988]

@ everyone complaining about feel and soul. Feel and soul is a misused term. Feel and soul can be shredding and stuff. If it fits in the flow/theme etc of the song it has feeling and soul. Also people complaining about feel and soul doesn't understand the music behind it because if you cannot understand the music how do understand the feeling of the song/solo. If people don't understand it they feel alienated and they cannot follow it. They claim it doesn't have "soul" but it does have soul. They just cannot find it. Most of the time those people have a narrow view. The same applies to other forms of art. If you cannot understand the creator/artist, what do you know about the art piece?

[@JimmWare]

Very well put. Simple minds can only understand simple music. The “best music” is quite cerebral and usually requires more than just “passive listening”. The “best music” has an audience, but is simply beyond the grasp of the masses. This is well documented throughout modern times simply by popular music sales statistics. The state of popular music is very very sad. Just how far can they “dumb down” the music?

[@DiannyD1]

James Ware Absulut Richtig

[@jernie9384]

It's damn obvious that there was a shitload of feel and emotion in his playing. I guess there were just a few people so focused on their playing as Vai is.

[@midi510]

@@JimmWare The "best music" is the music that makes you feel the way you want to feel at the moment. I don't disagree with you about the inaccessibility of complex musical themes and structures to the masses, though.

[@rabe56]

Zappa used to appear in my area around Halloween. What a great song for the season. What a solo!

[@9inchsradius]

Seen zpz every time they come to Australia, always an amazing show.

[@ThomasHardmanJr]

As any real guitarist can tell, from watching Mr Vai's face in the midst of the lead, Mr Vai is a strange and wonderful machine for making exceptional music be produced to reality via his guitar. One of the best leads ever played.

[@ChristianW1975]

i'm not a Vai fan, but i think very few people (if any) could have done it better here. Amazing feel to that solo

[@GreeneMachine23]

It's interesting how well he approaches Frank's own style of playing.

[@HalfdanIngvarsson]

His first real job was transcribing Frank's guitar solos for the man himself.

[@spencerstewart8]

Great show

[@kennis265]

Of you check out his early solo stuff it is way more Zappa-inspired. You might be interested. I wanna add that I agree with you for the most part haha

[@cayenne911]

Raw talent Little Stevie Vai

[@louie99999]

the incredible stench of steve's guitar gave me an afro = AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@muddshshshark]

I named my dog Zombie Woof years ago

[@paulotronics]

I had a dog called Zombie Woof and another called Bongo Fury

[@spencerstewart8]

Cool .... Dont eat the yellow snow

[@gringochucha]

They're all great instrumentalists, but it's Mr. Napoleon Murphy Brock who adds the pizazz to this performance.

[@mishasavage9998]

amen brother!

[@Speedking1967]

Steve rocks, and Scheila rocks, and Nappo rocks!! The DVD is worth every cent

[@igormaxwel6093]

One of the best tributes to one of the most amazing rockers of all times. Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa and co. Rules forever!

[@bcdigiart141]

wow...that was really good zombie woofing...

[@theresa42213]

l wonder who the people are that disliked this, and _WHY_!? :P

[@johnrampulla5699]

They suffer from musical retardation?

[@jonelordieta7573]

It could only have been the 144p quality

[@cagedcreative]

suits

[@MrPnew1]

Must be Bieber fans

[@Aqualong53]

They have obviously a very low IQ, and they don't understand music!

[@mrakajwd]

I was lucky enough to see the Zappa Plays Zappa show in seatle with steve vie . One of the best shows ever . Except for Frank Himself . And nobody could or can touch a live Zappa show

[@Glaubermiranda76]

I love the way that Steve Vai enjoy himself playing guitar!!!!!!

[@Alcor888]

Poor Eddie...dou you remember him?

[@rhampton1914]

ahhh,,,look at the beautiful Scheila Gonzalez in the back........

[@sbeunis]

and yes, she is gorgeous....

[@rhampton1914]

sbeunis She still playing Sax? haven't heard any Recent Gigs from her....

[@Matty88K]

I saw Zappa Plays Zappa a few months ago (Sept 2016?)and Sheila was in the band, still playing sax & keyboards and also flute if memory serves.

[@rhampton1914]

Thanks Matt.i like her style. She plays with an attitude..LOL......I listening to Zappa All night tonight.....Thanks buddy...MOP

[@keesvankatwijk4231]

heerlijke uitvoering. Way to go Stevie!!!

[@LeMoveableFeast]

One of the better presentations of this Live...extraordinary crispycritter

[@goblingirl8401]

let me first say steve vai as great as he is, and he is great without a doubt, very few can play guitar on his level, its just quit NOT good enough to go up and down the fret board hitting as many notes as humanly possible, and the hammer on hammer off technique gets old, one dimensional style at best ! unlike frank who in my humble opinion was the greatest guitarist to ever live R.I.P.

[@FelipeEspinola1]

se eu dou uma alavancada dessa na minha guitarra ela nunca mais afina =|

[@hotrodius]

This is a great example where something can be really raw and grinding but still incredibly sophisticated.

[@Bob6stringer]

One of the most amazing things I have ever seen. I might have to give-up the guitar. Insane.

[@metalhead6777777]

That girl blows pretty well. Cmon guys Im talking about on the saxophone!

[@daftmou5s]

You're suppose to say guys I'm not talking about the saxophone!!

[@richietownsend6737]

What idiots.

[@drumstud4u]

what happened to the soundman on this tune? Steve's guitar solo should have been at least 3db louder in order to stand out in the mix; as it was it was pretty much buried in the mix and sounds thin and lifeless.

[@michaelledford4751]

+drumstud4u old comment I know but you do realize a +3db increase in via' s level would have been a MASSIVE increase & not in keeping with Frank Zappa recording style . Zappa music dosent work well with over emphasized solos ,take the solo on the song " I come from nowhere " ,it's more of the same uber shredding insanity & the only reason it works,and dosent tire the ear with listener fatigue is because all instruments are kept at reletave levels ,solos as long as Zappa solos get tiresome if recorded at increased db,something John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra could never figure out. Just listen to any McLaughlin solo with M O & see how fast you become fatigued & bored with senseless shredding .

[@JS-tm1gq]

speak for yourself bitch. john mcg's solos should be 10db louder than the volume of the loudest thing in the universe and i still wont fatigue.

[@P3t3rPizzarelli]

The first part of this solo was the most 'un-steve vai like' solo I've ever heard and he Nailed it

[@interstellaraxeman4468]

I saw the cover art for Overnite Sensation as one of the most amazing coolest artistic renderings of a Zappa band members recollected conception of a "road trip" while on tour, ...Of course I could be wrong,..but I reserve the right to my interpretations both public and private. The day Overnite Sensation came out,... a friend who was a total Frank Zappa afficianado played each track, ....then would discuss various aspects of whatever element of Frank Zappas playing had blown his mind, ......all the while I looked at the cover art and thought,...man, these Zappa freaks are gonna have me looking like the guy on the Zappa album cover in the Holiday Inn,...I shoulda went to the mall. I thought he would possibly slip me some acid or something....so I kept a sharp eye on him. That album cover was a little unsettling and this guy was such a Zappa fan,..it was unsettling. You know the friend,...We all had them,..they turned us onto Zappa. Then,...before we knew it,..we became them, telling everyone we knew about Frank Zappa. BTW,...none of the Zappa fans I knew actually did any drugs,...maybe a few beers or a small partaking of cheap weed. Zomby Woof is one of my MANY favorite Frank Zappa songs. I loved that era,...and consider Frank Zappa in a unique stand alone category of multi-talented entertainer that is an "out of the box, what the fuck is a box anyway" kinda creator... I learned a LOT from Frank, not just about music, but about thought processes, humor, independence, society, ...professor Frank covered a lot of ground, and was the soundtrack to many of my eras. One amazing time was when Steve Vai invited me to meet Frank Zappa and sit at his table after a show at the Palladium in NYC. I talked with Steve Vai for about a half an hour while they broke down the stage and put equipment onto the trucks. One of the things about Frank was that he had people working with him,..always involved with one thing or another that were very rare special souls themselves. Steve Vai was that person to me moments after walking off stage from an incredible Zappa show one time, ......a long thrilling lifetime ago. And he is still like that,...a teacher, like Frank was,.....I wonder where HE learned all that?

[@MegaRaven100]

This is typical Steve Via wanking of a higher order than usual. It works and because the band follow the protper tune it is not the usual mess but like Frank back when he was actually really really good (1969-1975) when he still wrote good not tiresome music. Anyway over done but well done with passion and attack. The best I've seen for a while. Great band with many original members who give the whole thing cohesion and class.

[@MegaRaven100]

MegaRaven100 PS this might be the single best Vai performance ever. For once his tech wanking really shines and adds to rather than merely playing over piece as I feel he usually does. He shone there! Fairs fair!

[@MichaelSmith-jv1vn]

+MegaRaven100 Frank never wrote a tiresome song in his life. If you never saw him live ,don't talk about his music. With your comments your evidently to young to understand his music and what we had as music during that time era. He was waaaaay ahead of his time musically.There was no one like him and there never will be.

[@MegaRaven100]

Too young?! . Guess again I bought 'Hot Rats' (my personal fav) when it came out in 1969. Indeed if you followed what I said and how I said it you would have picked that up. (ie that as with the Grateful Dead I have followed SINCE THE BEGINNING!) Notice I said I LOST interest in the 1980's which implies LIKING him BEFORE! Your just like the worst Dead Heads. Love it all equally instead of intelligently with perception. You cannot REALLY appreciate someone if you cannot even tell their better from their weaker stuff. Everyone has better and worse. Simply spouting *He's a genius and ahead of his time' Means nothing even if true. Because he like other geniuses had peaks and troughs. This elementary stuff. I'll bet even you have favourite's and who knows maybe in those 60 LP's of regurgitation there is some stuff you like a little less than others. GO on admit it. It's the start of perception. The world is a bigger place than you know. and music is infinite. Frank was brilliant but anal. Too uptight and lacking the ability to say NO! I know it is very few LPs that have been ALL great. So few. Why quality control? Frank had none. Too much ego to admit it. Early and early mid Frank TRIED, later he coasted and spewed. It showed! (same with the Dead too)!

[@MichaelSmith-jv1vn]

+MegaRaven100 All I was saying in my 60+ years,the best guitarist ,composer,ect was Frank and with the Mothers,Flo and Eddie,Capt. Beefhart it didn't get much better.Now days it's Buckethead,Joe Sat,Bumblefoot,John 5,Animals as Leaders.I like bands with strong guitarist I saw the Dead one time and I didn't see what all the fuss was about. I thought they were "boring" ! As far as your perceptions go, I think you need a chill pill and a doobie .Don't go all ape shit Dude,it's only My opinion.Peace out Frutti Tutti !

[@MegaRaven100]

+Michael Smith Peace to you too. As for the Dead, It's like Frank. Put on 'Hot Rats' and 'Willie the Pimp' and the young one's ears prick up and they say. 'Who's that?! and it still sounds raw and heavy and not dated. Put on one of Franks 80's stuff and hey go like you did at the Dead gig; 'OMG it's so long and tedious and BOOORING!' I know I have a 14 year old. He loves 'I am the slime, and even 'Bobby Brown' but he will usually only listen to the stuff i like; Hot rats, Bongo Fury, Overnight sensation, Live at Roxy, Apostrophe, ie the late 60's and 70's stuff. Same with the Dead. In the 80's they suck most of the time and some times in the 70's and 60's but that's where the good stuff is, Energetic, excited, fresh and attacking. Success mostly ruins artists as does age and abuse. You HAVE to keep changing and growing or you rot. The last decade Frank was very hard working and yet mentally lazy (ie; he hired the best technically and coasted pumping out way to much). I've got some pure buds right in front of me. Peace!

[@danielskahl]

Brilliant interpretation of this song! Steve Vai's progressions are nothing short of brilliant!

[@stevelandress]

You gotta love that Fernandez Sustainer. Vai uses that like no one else.

[@BrettFairchild]

he was so perfect for zappa's band, they both had that fun, whacky, and powerful quality to them that was a perfect match.

[@MrClasir]

Zomby woof is a bloody great piece of groovin' music, Napoleon is the master on the stage and all the others do a great job, and Vai is just fantastic

[@KozmykJ]

Brilliant rendition. I still got the shivers ...

[@davidbg16]

Awesome. I have no words. The Zappa's music = Freedom

[@AzrockOmegaMan]

Napoleon Murphy Brock is Outta Sight! Dweezil is taking a comfy back seat to this original Mothers veteran, and Former Zappa student Steve Vai is on fire. I do want this Dvd!

[@jackmccord13]

I've seen them due this at the Paramont in Seattle and it was the best performane of this song you will ever see our hear. Dweezil Zappa and the band have done Frank proud. Thanks for sharing this with all of us anthing Zappa Fans. Zappa Fanatic

[@btfink]

Best DVD set I ever Bought!

[@ProgBartleby]

Great version. Vai is hot. Napoleon Murphy Brock is my favorite Zappa alumni...so great to see him singing.

[@DanteVaccino]

i watched this whole show with my dad XD ! the guitar and drumming are awesome :D

[@errtrainer]

during the recording of Joes garage, vai recalls frank playing the most amazing solo of his life. The tapes wasnt reeling, so no record is available. Vai was into tears because of the thrill and when talked to Frank, he said, laconic "Well...i ll never be able to play Montana"

[@greuve]

One of the best Woofs on youtube!

[@IChoseTheRedPill]

Dweezil is doing a fine job preserving his fathers music... this lineup pulled it off... Vai stepped up to the plate and played his ass off... thank you for sharing this... PeaCe2U

[@ThatDarnRobbo1]

Nice to see Frank's music being enjoyed by new generations....

[@Trex100]

That was awesome. Brilliant.

[@tomeklawreszuk]

Phenomenal. Steve Vai as good as it gets!!!

[@willmercury]

Absolutely, the most satisfying and authentic I've ever heard Vai play (without Frank himself present)! Tellin' you all the ZOMBY Troof!

[@ZapToyman]

Great band! Steve give the best with Zappa's music.

[@NJCycleDude]

What an awesome jam of a classic FZ tune.

[@theresa42213]

I've always just f#&king _LOVED_ this tune. Incredible melody, vamp, baseline, percussion ....oh hell!

[@scooterscottii]

I was there for that show they were filming that night in Portland OR at the Roseland theatre. It was a GREAT show!

[@Fr3derick]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing Grandma mary

[@josb5884]

amazing solo Steve !!!!

[@omly85]

Great Solo! Great song!

[@MacAggy]

Vai is freaking out of this world unbelievable!!!

[@nosebone2861]

Ridiculously great!

[@WiteLightnin74]

Sick!!! Just plain sick! Zappa was nuts!!!

[@TheGingerBreadMoth]

One of steves most historic of performances

[@KORNEREDIN]

this is my favorite guitar solo ever!!!!

[@gorethem]

He will never stop the noise. He is worthy

[@majordendrocopos]

I'm a long time Zappa fan, still got "Freak Out" which I bought in 1969, and this is simply the best version of this song I've ever come across. Steve Vai's solo is brilliant, and the band really comes up with the goods too. Get the DVD!

[@bjornbrunekreeft]

Omg... Just checkend out Some heat prog bands and then tuned in to this. This is rally something else! great performance!

[@rkb2092]

Wow, that was beyond incredible!

[@russwilson2305]

I saw this show. Awesome.

[@perromanchado]

phenomenal!!!!

[@Scene8]

i own the dvd ... impressiv piece of art !!!

[@antoniotrevizo5004]

amazing mr vai

[@aapje1988]

His name is Napoleon Murphy Brock. He was in Zappa's band with Ruth Underwood, Chester Thompson, George Duke and Tom Fowler. Really good band. One of my favorites.

[@stevemedlin]

Incredible thanks for sharing!

[@nicknick1963]

yawn,will someone always make this comment at a bit of old or lo-res video that ppl post,just enjoy it for what it is,as a Zappa fan i welcome every little thing connected to the great man and dont want anything putting ppl off posting all they have-and big up for Dweezil for keeping it all going and touring the uk too!

[@TheBushhammer]

Sad I missed this show when they were in Portland Or.

[@friele80]

overnite sensation! my spine went loose, and my hair stands straight up. this is one heck of a great performance! one of the greatest artists ever to have walked on this earth. f.zappa.

[@blap350]

amazing

[@michaelschulz2857]

Vai is such a show man

[@tarzappa]

what artistry...what a master...he captures the true spirit of FRANK

[@prettynoose8497]

I absolutely LOVE Napoleon singing and wailing in this song!!!