Steve Vai - "Whispering A Prayer" (Live At The Astoria)

[@rudyrodriguez2605]

Steve, is not an arrogant musician, he's sensitive to his audience, and gives them only the best of his creativity, talent, and performance! Steve is not like most musicians who have forgotten their gifts for the love of money! God bless you Steve, you're the # one and the best guitarist in the whole world!

[@TheRockstarnumber1]

Amen Brother.

[@Chris-cb4ig]

Rudy Rodriguez Absolument ce type est d une sincérité absolue.... mystique ? Peut être

[@fuckantifa]

word!

[@cookie31]

Plus mark knopfler though 🤣

[@SzendShamryEns]

👍

[@joanncarver8324]

I was there. I cried then and everytime I hear it.

[@stevevai7256]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@adownugroho4120]

Same with me. I'm with you. God bless you, Mr. Steve

[@jaythornhill]

This is probably my favorite Steve Vai instrumental. I've loved it ever since the Astoria DVD came out. This song has special meaning to me, as i went to see Vai as part of G3 in Copenhagen, 2004, and i was hoping he would play it. He did. A blinding version that blew me away. That same night, i hooked up with the beautiful woman who became my wife (Been happily together for 15 years now). This song will always stay with me, and remind me of that night. Magic in the air, in music and between people.

[@fernominal]

Yes, and the acoustic instrumental; "Brando's Costumes" (Just Awesome!)

[@joseflowery]

The entire Astoria recording is absolutely transcendental

[@mariuszabacia8894]

Cudne❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@r.viswanathan9049]

People who witnessed this live will be going straight to heaven

[@brettjones4300]

R. Viswanathan 3 times

[@umamulo5596]

No they will be going straight to hell

[@secondchance6603]

@@umamulo5596 Have you always been a dickhead? No need to reply, I already know.

[@reham1486]

They were already there

[@r.viswanathan9049]

@@reham1486 yes absolutely

[@1961jscofield]

Sometimes when you're suffering, the right music can heal the soul if not the body. I'm a mediocre guitarist at best, but Vai always inspires me to play & be creative. Thank you for this.

[@richardkranium2944]

Sound like a guitarist with humility rather than being mediocre.

[@1961jscofield]

Thank you

[@milanshakya4536]

fuck u

[@1961jscofield]

what?

[@bachfan7537]

Oh, he definitely seems to be "suffering"!

[@brooksiefan]

Steve Vai is rare even among the most gifted virtuosi of all times.

[@George_K.]

What do you mean? He's unique!

[@F-Andre]

but he never composed a song, that is not totally shit :D so whats wrong with him?

[@stevowilliams8279]

@@F-Andre fine if you dislike his music but it is objectively not shit

[@shawnbopko858]

Like Satrien he thought vai how to play

[@shawnbopko858]

@@George_K. via is all over the place

[@terryrollins1973]

He places these notes at the exact places the universe meant for them to be 💚🙏

[@hawkboy1792]

He is making the guitar SING. Not something you hear a lot. Makes me want to WEEP

[@JuanPabloContrerasC]

i have read this coment somewhere else...the exact same coment LOL

[@AaronMetallion]

One of the best prayers Ive ever heard !

[@richardkranium2944]

He was merely showing us how to pray.

[@robertheilmeier2671]

+Richard Kranium Beautiful comment

[@ryannchristopherpolon737]

Gets the attention of God

[@secondchance6603]

Whispered or otherwise.

[@cognitivepawn]

The greatest guitar instrumental ever written.

[@Thiago-um4kw]

dont push it

[@antzooma]

this isnt even the best steve vai instrumental ever written

[@atgwiuz]

Its subjective but good choice none the less

[@alivstyson1864]

I thought the same thing until I heard Steve Vai play For the Love of God and Jeff Beck play Drown in My Own Tears

[@david.1.9.9.4.]

I agree, I also like one of Roy Buchanan.

[@treywdavis]

I have listened to this song hundreds of times. There are no words to describe its beauty and purity.

[@SamParry_IsolaeCain]

He doesn't just play the guitar, he caresses it, asks it to produce the most beautiful notes, and then gets angry at it.... he makes it look totally effortless, like the guitar is an animal that only he can control.... It's like magic....

[@inspirationalguitar2757]

The BEST electric guitar solo guitar performance ever

[@kadida6655]

3:59 "Thank You God...." ....for this beautiful sound that You give to us

More than a musician. A super hero.

[@AntonioGazzaneo91]

this should be showed to all those who consider Vai only a virtuoso, here you can feel the soul he has, a graceful one, beautiful tune, thanks Vai, you are a huge inspiration for a Young guitarist who hopes, one day, to express as much emotion and beauty as you do:)

[@jabecm]

Man I never get tired of this song!

[@jabecm]

I visit this video once in a while when I like to pray 😂

[@DDaggerz9]

He always leaves me crying or speechless ....

[@DDaggerz9]

I had to lol when someone wrote "We'll just pretend there's 286 accidents." Now it's 287. I say there are 287 extremely jealous men!

[@ritabratachakrabarti9247]

Never thought i would listen to this live, along with for the love of God Just did it a week back...\m/

[@ahmedafcershishir990]

Steve Vai, you're the greatest of all time.

[@CeFer91]

My son loves this song since he was 6 months old :) Long live to Vai.... He's a God

[@MostLikelyMortal]

Someone's been to Hot Topic. All jokes aside though, you're an absolute genius, dude. I can't praise you enough for everything your mind has brought to this world.

[@frettin1706]

The fist time I heard this song it was summertime. I was walking my dog on the pier. The sun was shining, I had my headphones on. As I walked past others walking their dogs, pushing their children in strollers, and holding hands with their significant others, I became FILLED with an appreciation for life and how much beauty there is in the world. As people played volleyball on the beach, jumped waves on their wave runners I felt closer to God than I ever had in my life. I began to cry out of pure joy and love for being alive. Music is SO powerful. I go back to that day every time I hear this song. Thank you Steve for reminding me to slow down, humble myself and take in all of God's love

[@mrcentury79]

Third cup of coffee and the best "space"guitar player in the world!!! What a way to start a week!

[@antoniotolibas8735]

though there is no lyrics in this song but i feel the message through it's sound.i'm just starting to listen on vai's music and it's great so far.whoa

[@jonjones3958]

After all these years this performance still gets me. Incredible!

[@josalejolo]

Steve Vai is simply the best. There's no comparison .

[@davidjimenez3527]

this is one of the deepest music i've ever heard without saying a single word this express a beautiful feeling

[@tristantobar140]

I'm proud to say I grew up in the 90s born in the 80s, some of the greatest of greats I've seen and gone, music just is not the same!!! Wind in your hair, that lustrous guitar singing to your soul and not your ears, late nights rockn rollin, parties that lasted days even weeks, those times you followed your favorite band on bus not Twitter or Instagram, the times we snuck in to see the show even if it was a headliner band. Man I must be getting older... miss the good ol times when music meant more than just some thing, it stood for hope, it stood for rebellion, it stood up for us when no one else would man I love rock n roll n I love an amazing guitar player like Vai

[@davidjimenez3527]

The passion in this song is just out of control... Its just beautiful.

[@Emmanuel_DH]

Every song is a tale. You may not be touched by his music or you may be. But you can’t stay insensible to the way he uses his guitar to tell a story. He is a great musician. A real great musician.

[@bikramshahi1632]

This song has soul.... pure soul..😍

[@bballnsurf]

This is the most beautiful guitar playing I have ever heard!

[@44SuperShredder]

So moving so beautiful..wow 20 yrs old and better than anything I hear today

[@DreamTheater591]

Happy Birthday, Steve, at 61-st Anniversary! And thank you for the music!

[@b-sideplank]

This kind of sound can not be considered guitar playing in the traditional sense. The long flowing legato sound opens up a completely different universe.

[@wardkdouglas]

Soooo that's NOT a guitar in his hands...??

[@b-sideplank]

wardkdouglas That's a guitar. The sonic possibilities made available by electric effects make the playing un-guitar like in the traditional sense. It's not a bad thing, if that was unclear.

[@moss1transcendant]

people just stare with admiration with this true human will and intent , what a talet that comes from hard work

[@terryconklin7286]

I've seen Steve perform this live on two separate occasions and both times were absolutely splendid. It's such a captivating piece of music.

[@blackdahlia6282]

Iam not a die hard fan of steve vai but man what a guitarist,beyond genius, grateful for everything he has done for the guitar world we live in,thank you steve for the inspiration.

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

Steve Vai’s guitars are a fusion of musical instruments and finely honed sports equipment. People celebrate him like any classical virtuoso.

[@williamkennedy468]

this is the first time playing this live. its off alive in an ultra word cd/dvd. the best version ever played live

[@tannersullivan1010]

this that type a shit that will bring a tear to your eye. Steve you accomplished everything in this song and all of your music. You changed so much with what you've done over the years. Much Love!

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

Absolutely perfect music by a legendary musician. And that THE greatest drummer in the history of history, Mr. Virgil Donati, is there to grace Steve is icing on the cake.

[@madDdog67]

Pretty good bass player too 😊

[@Ulquiorra662]

Have you ever wanted to burst in tears just from listening a song? Not just a simple song, a song that sends chivers up your spine every single time you hear it? That how i FEEL with this masterpiece! That's just how Awesome, Steve is . I have never felt that before in my life. To want to cry just by listening a song! It may sound a bit akward but this is how darn BEAUTIFUL this sounds to me.

[@TheShajeeee]

10 years after hearing this the first time, still gives me goosebumps.

[@beautifulcatastrophe]

Tears in my eyes

[@Sickofsociety1]

Words do not exist that can describe this.

[@VivekSharma-oc8od]

he plays like he is playing his feelings!! Superb

[@AliTKhan]

Who's listening/watching in 2019!! This will always stay unbeatable

[@310claude]

Not a word can tell how this music is beautiful.... Thank you Steve...

[@uribenhos3039]

You are my hero you are my god thanks for all of that

[@Bucketbrain82]

He worships Satan

[@markfoxley909]

This is absolutely beautiful Steve, in the last part I saw you totally standing in the Light of the Creator. Absolutely beautiful, a real gift to the world, thanks Steve.

[@brubabey]

I am jealous of few men, this guy is so fucking good!!

[@aghoriguitarist]

07:26 that wink is the best part of this video. Steve Vai, the God of Guitar

[@TemyongT]

hi steve! we've been waiting for you here in the philippines.. whispering my prayer now.. pls

[@shawndraco27]

steve u are the best ... this is such a fantastic tune ... surely will touch d heart of a passionate guitar players

[@jsprite123]

Satriani,plays damn good with his fingers. Steve Vai plays with his soul, and it moves his fingers.

[@chungnung5487]

This is my Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata My Chopin-Nocturne My Mozart-Piano Concerto Best version of "Whispering a prayer". This is where I first came to know of him.Fell in love with it ever since.❤️

[@slash1942]

Steve vai doesnt deserve to die, geniuses do not deserve to die. He should be inmortal. that's all.

[@sammalla5238]

He can make a guitar sing. Who needs a singer when you have techniques like him. God bless !

[@alundralagunashaputra9762]

Actually he has a singer. Sex and religion album. Devin Townsend

[@jhar9022]

One of the most absolutely beautiful and powerful songs I have ever had the good fortune to hear. What an inspiration.

[@samjeanmclbsrecords2702]

Simplemente cuando mi alma necesita un empujoncito lo escucho y ya está. Me fortalece, me consuela, me refresca, me dá esperanza y me anuncia que aunque la vida y el mundo se está yendo, aún habrá un mañana lleno de las cosas que a tí y a mí nos hacen soñar. No me canso. Una y otra vez lo puedo hacer... siempre estará allí... inclusive cuando no le escucho físicamente, lo oigo en mi memoria. Esto es una parte del cielo!!!.

[@believethehype8936]

Steve is the greatest ever!!!! Humbly he would disagree.

[@morningmoon97]

When you have transcended all the techniques you learn your whole life into one spirituality that fussed together your soul and your guitar, only then you can play like this.

[@ash.junaid]

At 3:40 - makes you feel like you've ascended to heaven with Vai in that moment

[@GibsonFlyingFive]

Steveo, fucking love this, really helped me out of difficult times cheers!

[@mattzach34]

one of the most melodic and musical shredders, we are blessed to live the same generation as steve vai

[@ZtpaRokhum]

superb....The king - Vai

[@derangedband]

I went to see him last night and he played this one! it was amazing and made me laugh :D His facial expressions are great ^_^ In this video, that little "yeahhhhhh" nod at the end always makes me smile xD

[@jeffys_]

Makes me cringe

[@imyourhuckleberry4208]

Always thought Vai looked all style and no soul until finding this, just Fantastic.

[@srodciante]

This is what seperates steve vai from every other guitarist virtuoso that ever breathed,every technique possible,feeling and emotion from the depths of a beautiful soul,simply unbeatable

[@steveclark9934]

I love how the hair on my arms does weird things when I hear or see him play this. WOW!

[@thiennguyencong3037]

Đây có thể nói là bản nhạc nhiều cảm xúc nhất, cả người nghe và người đàn.

[@SamFrancoroxido]

You & Joe are the best

[@adrianosantos4184]

Tá pra nascer...tá pra nascer um guitarrista perto do Mr Steve Vai !!!!!!!!!!!!! Brasil ama você !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bryanmcneil9872]

The. Best.

[@sanjayraj624]

legend....🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@megadezziescat1124]

I'm 60 and still listening and loving it. 😍🎸😍

[@allansuomi]

This guy is out of this world... Always making mankind go one step ahead!

[@briangentry4182]

i would just love to see him play just once before i die

[@mattmartian1658]

hope you get your wish! it's bliss

[@el_super_mi8155]

brian gentry I did, and met him! He's awesome, I saw him when he came to Mexico about 2 months ago

[@kramnodinaf]

please "whisper a prayer" for my fellow Filipinos in Visayas that was badly hit by Typhoon Yolanda....

[@damian43]

when sensitivity, feelings, technique and talent come together in 1 package

[@MrSlashba]

La dulzura en su máxima expresión..

[@jesusjcpaz]

Una melodía de otro planeta , del alma

[@slankeraku3964]

perfect

[@62946magic]

I feel so connected to that Higher Wisdom when I hear this piece. It says everything that my spirit tries to communicate. Stillness. Witnessing the journey . The silent journey w/o words. How I wish I could stay in this consciousness for life. I don't need a thing but this piece and silence.

[@hawkboy1792]

did anyone else cry?

[@uneedtherapy42]

+hawkboy1792 like a newborn baby

[@DawnShepardME3]

+hawkboy1792 Teary eyed, so I guess ya. Its something beautful for sure.

[@Stevejacovou]

Every time I hear this

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Every damn time, and can't explain why!!

[@brettjones4300]

Every time ...

[@MyFavourites555]

Whispering a prayer for Paris

[@victoriablues1007]

Witam muzyczną modlitwą : ) Pięknego dnia z Bogiem w sercu!

[@victoriablues1007]

Szacunek Mistrzu !

[@victoriablues1007]

***** Ja również jestem pod wrażeniem tej pięknej muzyki! Pozdrawiam ! : )

[@willg54]

Victoria blues hell ya!

[@T1971-w4c]

hi cousin....

[@clyde24skywalker]

this is the best version even after 20 years ...

[@JedLuna]

It's one of the best song in the history of music. And it doesn't have lyrics.

[@jimigibsonhendrix]

Look up Buckethead and then say the same thing

[@JedLuna]

Jimi Hendrix Yes, I'll say the same thing. I know buckethead and his music. I just prefer steve vai.

[@JgHaverty]

Jimi Hendrix why are you up bucketheads ass haha. Let it go

[@Abe.narvaez]

gets me everytime :')

[@evaldobatista3575]

mito da guitarra

[@Guitarmattms2010]

I don't know why but this is the only song in the entire world of music I could just hang on to every note and every nuance. It's like a dream you wish would never end. I saw this in St. Louis and I swear that song put me in a trance.

[@richardkranium2944]

Whisper that prayer.

[@MoonevieFox]

proper use of a floyd rose right there

[@TheRockstarnumber1]

Not to mention volume and a sustainer.

[@victororo462]

After using the double locking units, I can't see myself stepping back to anything else. There's no worry of the unit going out of tune if used aggressively. Absolutely love the things!

[@malicant123]

Many people learn to play a musical instrument. Few people learn to make music.

[@stevenfraney5114]

Saw Steve play this song live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Vegas. Possibly one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen. I was stunned. His timing is like a machine yet he never sounds stale or rehearsed. Only Hendrix and SRV really ever came close to this kind of genius in my humble opinion.

[@dokanyon]

5:34 oh my...

[@robertheilmeier2671]

+dokanyn Yes :-).. there are MANY "oh my"s in this song :D!

[@ivanllopis5882]

The entire solo is a gang bang

[@godfatherfatal5962]

Im pretty sure those are real tears..