Steve Vai (Tender Surrender) and with Malmsteen (Black Star) Kel-n-Rich Reaction

[@mikeyb8040]

When Kel cries, I cry too. It's beautiful to see someone enjoy this stuff as much as I do. And to all the people requesting, please keep up the brilliance. Finally a reaction channel from people who actually know and appreciate the greatness. #THROWUPTHEHORNS \m/

[@jace76ful]

Im a guitarist for like 30 some years now. One thing is for sure vai is something special everytime i mean everytime i hear him do that song i get goosebumps. Amazing player!

[@dregnar85]

Steve Vai actually put Devin Townsend on the map when he hand picked him to sing for Vai on his Sex and Religion album back in 93.

[@emmanuelavilavaldez3399]

I loved that Kel literally got so moved by Tender surrender that she closed her eyes for most of the song but I kept feeling she was missing out on so much by not watching Vai perform. Then she opened her eyes for the last couple minutes.... you guys take me on a journey! BTW I had the great fortune to see this tour :)

[@vitalygolub9716]

I think you guys are refining your musical taste with all this listening. It's a beautiful thing. You hear all the nuances excellent musicians put in that others who do not consistently listen to music pick up. Keep on Rockin'!

[@NWGhost71]

The really cool part is now that you have found your inner metal goddess you have so much at your fingertips to just devour. Such a great thing to be able to feel the music like you do. Not everyone can. Keep up the great reactions.

[@trailrunner919]

One of Steve Vai's best songs and performances for sure!!!

[@brutisfletcher]

Another vote here for “for the love of god”!

[@lucindairis8085]

I like what he does full stop. Why? One clue he is himself and all of himself expressed. Musical Genius

[@tammyanderson6617]

I'm deeply sorry to hear about your sons passing. Just know that he is in Gods loving arms right now. Probably playing guitar for my Mom. My Mom passed Jan 2010 from brain cancer. Life is so short and I love that you guys are living out something that you are truly passionate about. Music is amazing on so many levels. I agree with Kel , people used to say to me how can you listen to metal, nothing but banging, screaming and loud crap guitar. My response is how can you not listen to metal. Precision instrumentation, amazing vocals, harmonies, unreal timing. Truly talented musicians. Hold your son close to your heart and soul and keeping on exploring the world of metal. Big fan of you guys. Take care and God Bless.

[@choward874]

Steve is the God of the modern guitar! I've been a huge fan since the mid 80's.

[@setharkin2768]

Have you listened to "For The Love Of God?" Best Steve Vai composition.

[@codybonnet]

Just clicked on this video to recommend this song, but ya beat me to it lol.

[@lividmonky]

I have to second this. Huge Vai fan, Tender Surrender is nice, but Love of God is transcendent.

[@lucindairis8085]

For the Love of God. Amazing song. A soulful experience of the many facets of life experiences and ultimately at one with God. At least my interpretation. Steve Vai may tell you something totally different. Just an opinion. Cheers

[@lucindairis8085]

@@billmiskell3825 I can listen to it all night over and over again and every time it's like listening to it like the first time. The interpretation only an opinion again, is better left to the imagination. Mood chords timing wow!

[@mattmartian1658]

Just go for it!

[@michaelklump4566]

I love you guys. Lost a very close family member this month in a freak accident. You guys are a little distraction from this craziness. Thank you

[@Raul-vl7ly]

Kel, thanks for opening up and sharing a piece of your past with us all. That was well said and so real and genuine. What I enjoy most about watching this channel is seeing how the music completely takes over you and moves you and how you are amazed from each song experience. That is what makes me look forward to the next reaction is to see you experience what most of us watching have already experienced ourselves in the past. Stay metal my friends 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@MrAxe-ij4gq]

Yngwie is one of the best ever ! Love from Sweden.

[@miketaylor6694]

If you ever get the chance to see the "Generation Axe" tour with Steve Vai, Yngwie, Zakk Wylde, etc....GO!!! Very small, intamate, absolutely incredible show!!

[@benedictdonald4338]

dont forget Nuno B. He was stellar on that tour!

[@ThoughtWave64]

I just watched SV do this version of Tender Surrender the other day. So many songs come to mind when I see song/music reaction videos. I'm sure you will have more than enough ideas, so I'll check out your channel before I make any requests! Fun to watch!

[@teegar100]

I love your guys channel.I'm glad I found it.I watch a lot of reaction videos and enjoy the reactions of people that have never experienced or heard of a lot of the bands that I grew up listening to.I hope they feel the same joy and energy from the music as I do and the generation I grew up in.I appreciate all types of music and the artistry and dedication involved.I like to think of them as not just songs,but compositions and being able to relate them to experiences in our lives.I'm also a self taught musician that's been playing the guitar for over 35 years.It's a passion and I tend to get lost in my own world sometimes when playing.The hours would just go by unnoticed.Like I said before.I love your guys channel because of your honesty and being genuine.That's what counts.Keep it up as long as you enjoy what you're doing and bringing joy and happiness to others as well.Thank you.Rock on!\m/

[@walkingwounded3824]

When I was 13 my late older brother took me to see Frank Zappa at Pauley Pavilion in UCLA. Great night, and Steve Vai was one just one member of the great band that Zappa was touring with. It was amazing. I guess that was the first time I became aware of Vai. It was 1977. Great channel Rich and Kel!

[@jthemachine7635]

when you look at her enjoying the song , i see a man loving his wife for what she is

[@dalelangley1604]

Yes, I'm seeing the same...❤

[@sarakaster]

@@dalelangley1604 They both look at each other the same in different videos. A beautiful thing to witness.

[@HumayunQureshi]

I got to see him play this live as part of the G3 tour a few years back. Vai first (this song was first), then Satriani, then Petrucci. They then all played together. :)

[@frederikraes3601]

Tears to my eyes every time,goed right thru my soul man pffffshhhh Love from belgium

[@2501vai]

Steve is the greatest, most expressive guitarist to ever record. I've maintained this since checking out Alive In An Ultra World at age 12 (19 years ago) and no force on earth will change my mind at this point

[@bobbybaker475]

Yes, Steve Via one of the greatest ever. From the movie Crossroads with Ralph Machio to David Lee Roth to Whitesnake and now solo. Love him.

[@thatnorwegianguy1986]

I have met Steve twice he is really humble and a nice guy first time I met him was just 15 years old and he thought me the lydican scale and some modes and I never forgot that lesson. Second time I was thirty which was 3 years ago and he remembered and shook my hand and asked me jokingly how my lessons were going.

[@jonlate4581]

He taught you wrong. Lydian is the 4th mode in the major scale. Ionian (root) Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian and back to the root.

[@thatnorwegianguy1986]

@@jonlate4581 I know that's what he did lol I was 15 and had only played for two years and that was the lesson.

[@joeltempleton1041]

Another great reaction video. I have seen me of the G3 series, and could watch them over, and over.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Wow....just wow! Thanks for sharing this 'personal' journey Kel (& thanks Rich for encouraging this!) I'm sorry that musically, you were repressed prior to this - it brinks on cruelty! There is such a wonderful world of music, not just classical, not just metal, funk, psychedelic, prog, pop, electronic - with magic in all of it!! I can't truly tell you how many pieces of music can bring me to tears (yup, I'm that kinda guy) - I, like you Kel, feel music, and if it gives me that feeling, then emotions take control. Sometimes it's the piece itself, sometimes it's tied to a personal experience or more importantly to someone (just ask my wife - especially when she's playing piano - but she's been as much of an influence on my tastes as I am to here - she's the alternative chick, I'm the metal/classic rock dude). Music has that ability to touch the soul! Keep up that journey, and enjoy EVERY moment of it!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

You two are so cool. Kels reactions make me laugh. Poor girl missed out on so much music, and especially for a music lover, musician and person who plays instruments. Anyway. Thanks for sharing these. I feel like I wish all my neighbors were like you too. Again. Thanks so much. 👍💝👍

[@captbrownbeard1599]

I love seeing people's first reaction to Steve Vai, he is the best there has ever been on the guitar

[@lynnarthur_stillkickin2024]

Exquisite playing by Steve Vai. And somehow I'm reminded of Carlos Santana and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (with Ian McLaughlin). Check out some tracks from that collaboration ❤️

[@benniesfifties80]

Always guaranteed goosebumps with this song !

[@revylokesh1783]

Kel, I think the entirety of Yngwie Malmsteen's debut album (Rising Force) would be perfect for you, since you're a classical musician. It's influence on metal guitarists cannot be understated.

[@MatthewP-Gr]

Just for the record, this was not his debut album. He also played before (1984) with Alcatrazz. Search on youtube and you will find some songs. Hiroshima Mon Amour is one of my favor. Amazing vocals from Graham Bonnet !!!

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

@@MatthewP-Gr Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force is his debut as a solo artist. His debut as a guitar player for the whole world was Steeler. I love his guitar playing on the one album he did with Steeler, and he left the band quickly after recording the album and joined Alcatrazz for the No Parole For Rock N Roll album and the live album Live Sentence which both are amazing. He was so amazing that he was destined to be a solo artist and he has put out many amazing albums ever since. Marching Out is the album that got me into Yngwie Malmsteen back in the late 80's , and he has been my all time favorite guitar player ever since.

[@seedyv1]

There are great guitar virtuosos out there, but Vai can only be described as otherworldly!

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

aparte, tiene un gusto por las melodias que malsteem no tiene, para él todo es velocidad. En cambio steve recorre todo un abanico de posibilidades que a mi juicio hace que lo valore más, ojo no estoy diciendo que uno sea mejor que otro, sino lo que aprecio particularmente de cada uno. Igualmente, hoy por hoy, me gusta más Guthrie Govan.

[@Harsesis1]

epic, have not seen that video of SV and Yngwie

[@dalibosch5028]

Finally someone who listens to music - she almost don't care about visual - now that's a listener. Even though video of this song is special thing in itself.

[@mrtnsnp]

I just looked this up. Steve Vai played for Frank Zappa. On hte first record, he is simply listed under "Rhythm Guitar and Vocals", on the second album, he gets teh attribution "Strat Abuse", and on the third his contribution has become "Impossible Guitar Parts", and later "Written Guitar Parts".

[@elganuzz]

como me gusta ver esta reaccion ! como sienten la musica ! me encanta !!!!

[@MrDantres]

Malmsteen and Vai playing Malmsteen together? UNBELIEVABLE!

[@Finkele1]

Until Ynkky put gear "fuck it" and plays arpeggios and everything as fast he can.

[@mauriciofonseca2079]

I went to ckech it out the ALien Love Secrets tour in 1995 in Sao Paulo, I went to his backstage because I was working for a guitar magazine...crazy years

[@thundersnow93]

This is actually just the studio recording with him on video playing to it. Truly amazing song, though! I've seen Vai in concert twice and he's truly amazing to see live!

[@dalelangley1604]

You two keep on doing what you do, and I'll keep on loving it...✌&❤

[@toddriley5021]

Kel I love your shirt!!! You are so pretty and REAL.love you guys!

[@mattmartian1658]

Small little fact. When Yngwie left the band Alcatraz. Steve Vai was the one who replaced him. They didn't have many guitar players to choose from. I believe the only other person who tried out was Chris Impeliterri.

[@jameswalls9468]

You said the Tender Surrender video had 32m views but keep in mind 1.2m of that was me watching it repeatedly !

[@johnstarace8369]

Steve Vai was Joe Satriani’s guitar student. Joe Satriani is a guitar master. Checkout some Satriani. Yngwie Malmsteen is a virtuoso guitarist also, he mastered the guitar technique called sweeping, a very hard technique. I have almost all of his albums. \m/ Stay Metal \m/

[@tarheelron68]

Two of the best ever!

[@richardwilliams9111]

And Yes, Steve Vai is a man of incredible skill and talent.

[@ubatooba8467]

Hey guys.....did you know Yngwie formatted all his tunes & solos into 1 GIANT piece of music and performed it with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra? He wanted to play lead in an orchestra FOREVER and when he finally got his shot.....he did play flawlessly! This was absolutely amazing. I think it's 45 mins or even an hour.......so probably not reaction material???? I dunno....maybe it is. With Kel's musical backround, this is sure to be a real treat for her (and you too Rich) and it's funny to see how well (quality) shred meshes perfectly with an orchestra. It's amazing......and Yngwie at his very best too!

[@ioanniskostoulas4448]

How beautifull people you are. I really enjoy you. Yes we have our passion. The music. And yes metal is so emotional. I have so many songs and bands to suggest you but i really don't know from where i will begin.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Been teaching myself to play Tender Surrender for the past week...still not as fast and smooth as Vai but in a couple more weeks it’ll get there...the man is extremely gifted and a hell of a showman...some hate that, but if the level of playing is there I’m all for it

[@javozappa2720]

Hay buenos guitarristas, vai te deja con la boca abierta, que texturas musicales, es un genio.

[@somewhiteguy3043]

Thanks guys!!!

[@edar1283]

Ok, I have to say this guys: Steve Vai - For the love of God G3 1996 That song is a transcendental experience! One of the best guitar performances ever!

[@doublewhopper8494]

Hi both of ,love what you do . Can see the metal getting in your blood Kel lmfao . Really great . I'm 49 been into heavy stuff since I was 5 ,lucky I was . Kiss ,AC/DC ,and Alice Cooper at 5 . Been unstable since lmao . Keep the emotion , metal gets under your skin forever . Shit , I cry at metal shows when I'm there . Keep enjoying . Later , I'm Richie ,nice to meet you both .

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

From one Richie to another...WELCOME and thank you for spending time with us as we rock out. So cool. Just getting warmed up.

[@barbershop5418]

Yes!!! Please review Steve Vai, For the Love of God! Mind blowing like a lot of the songs you review. Thanks guys

[@steverogers3415]

Great job guys , music is all of us

[@gauravhandsome]

i dont know if you are reading all the comments on the old videos as well....but do Mr. Crowley by Ozzy Osbourne and then its cover by Mr. Yngwie Malmstein... you will be amazed to see what a a vocalist and a guitarist can do! Cheers...love your reactions and they are real...coz i felt the same when i first heard these songs! @Kal-n-Rich

[@JSatriani222]

Some music to react to: Pagans Mind - Full Circle (Instrumental) Pagans Mind - Intermission Sonata Arctica - Fullmoon Jorn - Out to every nation

[@benedictdonald4338]

great suggestions, all.

[@chrisburden3652]

Great Job Guys, Thanks for the Vai. Alot of other channels Ive stuck with just wont do a reaction to Devin Townsend Death Of Music no matter how many times ( over a year of requesting ) really looking foward to it. Maybe because of the length ( still shorter then most DT songs, but its worth it. Also Dream Theater Hollow Years live at Budokhan best solo everrrr. Youll feel it. Thanks

[@SIXTHREEONEFOURTHREENIONEOOSEV]

beautiful eyes beautiful couple all 4 of u ;---)

[@Bonehead777]

Wow, way to go.. good job we love guitar. 😎. You are both excellent, and the 'bow ties are cool' comes from a UK show called Doctor Who.

[@johnsilvers5883]

You look "RIGHT TOGETHER " "" I see your love.

[@Coolrockndad]

You didn't get it Kel, the whole tune is about Steve making love to his guitar which includes him bushing his hair back. I won't let my guitar see this. ;-)

[@The_Pony]

HEYYYYY this is a new one for me too! (both songs) :D

[@kelligafter502]

PONY of the VILLAGE oh - great. What did you think of them?????

[@The_Pony]

@@kelligafter502 I thoroughly enjoyed them so much! the second I am gonna download actually!! after I heard Steve Vai I recognised it immediately. I guess I didnt realise that was who my mom was listening to lol.

[@The_Pony]

@@kelligafter502 I'd seriously love you to listen to the Black metal song by Cheerful Depression called Sleep Forever. I dont listen to it a lot, but it evokes a kind of emotion that I think is beautiful and needed. its not true black metal- its a subgenre- but it's just hauntingly beautiful. #WillEventuallyBeAHugePainInTheAsk #thisIsFun #MusicForUnicorns

[@kelligafter502]

PONY of the VILLAGE wow, your mom used to listen to Steve Vai - FUN! No wonder you are superstar rocker! I have added your request to the list and we will get to it. Thanks so much for playing - and I L O V E You new hashtags!!!!

[@gabrielcastellon5590]

Very niceeee reactions !!!

[@josemunozrojas1681]

There's a song from Steve' s "passion and warfare" album, entitled "I would love to"... Please; oh, please: watch the video clip for that song! 🙏 So cute, almost innocent... You'll love it! 👍😉

[@tonyborton1544]

Kel makes the stank face at all the right times! She gets it!

[@gregorysutter9550]

One of my favorite pieces is from Genesis. Dance on a volcano. It's not metal, but its progressive. Time signatures all over the place. 7/8, 11/16, 7/4. Great drumming, great melody. It made me stop working and listen with attention the first time I heard it. Love your channel!

[@gutoabrito]

This song is a masterpiece!

[@matsjakobsson1376]

19 year old Steve Vai, trying out with Frank Zappa! Play( His hardest), add that tune, play it in reggae. Add that tune! " That's impossible"! "I heard Linda Ronstadt is hirering" " Thanks for letting me try" ( He was killing me!) " You're in THE band"! Played with Zappa! He only hired THE best!!

[@synystera]

Steve Vai - For The Love of God (1996, G3 concert)

[@JohnDoe-up7gy]

Steve Via is considered to only True Master of the guitar! You can look this up yourselves. He plays things thatno one know how to write down because they have never heard anything like some of the stuff he does. Guitar Magazine and Guitar World both had big articles about his playing and both said the same thing, he is the true master!!!!

[@tucoramirez8397]

The best version of this is from the live DVD "Where the Wild Things Are" IMO!

[@claudiomoreno3034]

Steve vai is amazing

[@TemporalShrew]

I'll throw a few weird ones you guys' way that hopefully haven't been suggested already: Gazpacho - I've Been Walking (I recommend both parts, but either one works on its own). Thank You Scientist - Mr. Invisible The Family Crest - Howl The Dear Hunter - A Night on the Town Big Big Train - The Transit of Venus Across the Sun Rishloo - Downhill

[@jamesmorris5937]

this man makes love to his guitars and has emotion alot of players do not put inoto there riffs so you know what im saying the guitar he's playing he named it flo and boy was she singing

[@08hmao]

The year is 2018/19...sometimes i wonder, as someone, with internet access, KZbin, hadn’t heard Steve Vai play Tender Surrender .... holy shit.

[@stratcat3216]

Steve Vai with his Orchestra doing For the Love of God.. it's.. breathtaking

[@csphoenix9]

Best Yngwie live concert is Live in Leningrad. Check it out

[@avandroiy]

This is one of my favorite songs great reaction, please react to Tears of Sahara of Tony MacAlpine live at EMG you gonna love it

[@yahirave]

Blue powder - Steve Vai For the love of god = Steve Vai

[@mattmartian1658]

Love blue powder. First time I heard it was on one of those plastic records inside guitar magazine. It was for Carvin Amps. I loved it played it over and over and over. Then he put it on the album passion and warfare.

[@mattmartian1658]

@@mikewalter1111 those bass riffs are pretty dam good. Think it was Stu Hamm

[@johnsparks8083]

THANK YOU!!

[@chaz9801]

Steve Vai is about as close to Eddie Van Halen with the crazy shit he could do with a guitar as anyone. And the first concert I ever attended was at 12 years old and it was Yngwie Malmsteen in very small setting. I'll never forger that. I'm 50 now.

[@scottmanb2005thegardenpit]

He played with Frank Zappa many years ago. That was my first experience seeing him.

[@capsnz9953]

I guess you guys ain’t ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it

[@jimgastouniotis2019]

I suggest young Yngwie. Try evil eye live in Japan 1984 with Alcatrazz.

[@Hilariumosis]

Yeah the whole solo leading up to it and the song performance itself is the greatest guitar performance I've ever seen. I'm waiting for any reaction channel (who especially appreciates that stuff) to react to it.

[@fatjesus2618]

You two should check out Michael Angelo Batio he is just another virtuoso guitarist. I’m not sure what exactly to tell you to watch but you won’t be disappointed.

[@robertheilmeier2671]

Just a small friendly advise: I know that it is tempting and quite understandible to close your eyes while listening to the music, but in the case of Steve Vai you are missing out on half the enjoyment. I would like to add that I really appreciate your reactions and your openness. Best wishes!

[@xoxoKacey6]

the first time I heard this song and saw this video with my husband... I told him I felt violated and pregnant at the same time😂😂😂😂

[@deejayturtle]

You guys rock. Loved the guitar duel song, fucking A+. Love Vai, he's so good even his prodigy's rock. How do make requests on your channel? I have some some requests /suggestions. Kel I totally get you. Without metal I'd have prolly killed my self as a teen. The thought crossed my mind more than once. Luckily I found the empathetic words and music in songs like "Metallica's "Fade To Black" and realized "if they got through these feelings so can I. I an now a wonder junkie and an artiest and fan of great art in all its forms. I have some poetry and stuff I'd love to share with you. Peace, love, and empathy.

[@gogo51gmz40]

So on Tender Serender does Steve have to take his guitar to counseling after every concert or something lol

[@williamchiusano3185]

As a musician Guitar Major for 36 years Steve VAI and Yngwie "J" MALMSTEEN have always been My Two Favorite Guitar Guitar Heros .. Noteworthy .. Yngwie is a Fluent Drummer(That was in the beginning) He also can play anything (Bass,Keyboard..ect) Composes and writes all lyrics .. VAI pretty much the same.. And YES BOTH are Bad Singers ...(Well Not BAD but Definately NOT their FORTE'....LOL)

[@97warlock]

Vai was just a guitar Wizard, that stuff he did was InSaaaance

[@edmarhenches875]

Well. I'm from Brasil and here theres a guitarrist called Eduardo Ardanuy, I think you would enjoy his song called "on The road"! Thanks.

[@secondchance6603]

When two guitarists complement each other rather than competing with each other.

[@markusantonio4866]

Emerson Lake & Palmer- Tarkus/ Keith Emerson was a big influence on Jordan Rudess

[@dicksmashmcironcock7362]

#PainItheSack Buckethead - Soothsayer (Live) Since we're on the subject of Instrumental guitar I'd also like to reccomend Joe Satriani's Surfing with the Alien Edit: After finishing this video I just want to say that you guys are my favorite ever. You guys listen to my old school favorites and seeing your reaction really reminds me why I love them.

[@rodneysettle8106]

Dicksmash McIroncock the whole surfing with the Alien album.

[@minners71]

Came here to post the exact same 2 songs.

[@sebadubo1942]

hi guys , you must to listen "weeping china doll" and "under it all" from steve :)

[@pokeround]

Vai - Blue Powder; Eric Johnson - Manhattan; Paul Gilbert - Technical Difficulties. Go ahead, make my day. :)

[@matsjakobsson6803]

Steve 20 or so got test with Frank Zappa!!!!! 20 years old! Zappa played his toughest. Ok, play it in 7/8, and in reggea. Add that tone ,Thats impossible. Zappa: " I heard Linda Ronstadt( country) hiring! Played a bit more. Vai said Thanks for the opportunity!! Zappa: You're in the band!!!!

[@charlescook1749]

#joesatriani Surfing with the Alien Joe Satriani was one of Vai's instructors in the beginning. I found Satriani before Vai so I am a little partial to him. Both great masters of the guitar.