Steve Vai - "For The Love Of God"

[@bunnybook6590]

Massive respect for those strings for staying in tune.

[@richardkranium2944]

Floyd Rose does a good job. His takes a pounding.

[@Top-Jimmy]

@@richardkranium2944 Its actually a patented Floyd called an Edge II Tremolo system, Innovated, designed by Steve and Joe Satch. Same principles as the Genuine Original Floyd but tweaked. If you ever get a chance to have a look at one, You will notice the saddling and where the Strings first make contact with metal are more rounded off, Thus preventing Blowouts. I've seen Steve live 3 times live and have never once seen him blow out a string. Amazing huh. Both my brother and myself own this particular model. Put simply, It is beautiful and has a real nice Strat feel to it but the neck itself is not as rounded but flatter. Rather hard to describe... It has Jumbo frets as Steve's hands are absolutely Huge and lanky..The EVO 2 Pickups are just amazing and you can pull more or less any tone you like after you have owned one for awhile. A tube amp is a must for these Guitars as thats when the wood ( Alder ) combined with the EVO's and Tone controls really and I mean Really come to life big time! - Cheers mate - Skorp, Western Australia

[@richardkranium2944]

Skorp † I also have a jem in my collection. Unfortunately mine has a normal Floyd on it. I haven’t broken any strings and it stays in tune for the most part. Honestly I’m an esp guy. I love the slim flat back of neck.

[@Top-Jimmy]

@@richardkranium2944 Yes mate, ESP certainly turn out Fantastic Gats Thats for sure bud! All the best! Take care - Skorp, Western Australia.

[@childeater606]

That's the magic of locking nuts

[@blazejecar]

steve vai is the reason i don't let people tell me I'm good at guitar

[@jimmyh8090]

I thought I was a good guitar player until I watched this, now I realize just how bad I really am 🤣🤘

[@victorreznov8038]

I played a show with my cousin a few years ago, after our band played everyone wanted our autographs but I was the only one that wouldn't sign anything, "I'm not Steve Vai I'm not Neil schon and I'm

[@victorreznov8038]

Definitely not Eddie van Halen I don't deserve that kind of attention and neither do you guys" they didn't like that I was telling them to do the Same but eventually they started following my leas

[@victorreznov8038]

Lead

[@manolis4646]

@@victorreznov8038 its good to be humble but why not let them do what they want you may not be eddie or vai but you still but thousand of hours into practice

[@living_strong]

There is no need for copy right ....no body can play this ...except him

[@mgoody777]

Amen! Thank you for this perfect reply!!

[@ctrlaltcanc559]

Loads of people can play this, nobody can play at his same level with that emotional sound..

[@zutrue]

Hmmmmmmmm….no one can play it except him huh? I wonder what one Mr. JIMI HENDRIX would say to that?

[@tortoise2.04]

@@zutrue I know right

[@trixietheopawslife8232]

Mr. Van Halen wouldn't agree.

[@as7river]

I picture a young Steve Vai composing this song in his room and his mom yelling from downstairs "For the love of god, Steve, turn that music down", and then him just going "that's it, that's the name I was looking for".

[@amber_weiner2]

Could be it !!

[@selfonashelf-bookclub9175]

lol...

[@billycherokee7630]

Turn it down? You mean turn it down like this?

[@Nolan-JohnstonYT]

@@billycherokee7630well he means young vai writing it and his mom says for the love of god since she’s mad and that’s where he got the name for it

[@LingLing1337]

Wrong

[@firefighter117s]

This is what my guitar watches when im not home

[@cbfedge5593]

Gotta leave it on 420 likes Im afraid

[@TheAcdcnz]

Loooooooooooooooool

[@iBlitzCube]

lmao

[@johnkirkland625]

😂🤣

[@victorvramos23]

Lol Guitar porn

[@ryukwoo389]

The one who invented guitar couldn't have imagined this level of talent

[@bionodroid547]

Clearly. They didn't have electricity back then

[@bacon.cheesecake]

The inventor is either staring down in awe or turning around in their grave.

[@planes3333]

good point!

[@matheusmatos9725]

Hard work

[@Chadillac-xq7xk]

....Steve Vai didn't invent the guitar???😮

[@Ascertivon]

My father showed me this a long time ago, probably not long after it came out. This was his favorite versions of one of his favorite songs. He died yesterday morning after a 2-year battle with cancer, and this will forever help me remember him fondly. I'm grateful that he showed me this so many damn times and that Steve Vai came up with this absolute masterpiece. What a performance from everyone on that stage.

[@IvanenkoStepan]

Прими мои соболезнования

[@toddcornelius5817]

For the love of GOD

[@porky777]

sorry for your lose

[@zaidnassar6925]

May his soul rest in peace 🙏

[@clebersonsilva3021]

Sinto muito pela sua perda amigo, e que DEUS conforte o seu coração.

[@jacobj623]

After months of preparation I am playing this with my school’s orchestra tonight. I can only hope to do it justice. Thank you Steve for this masterpiece.

[@robertstanikmas447]

How's it going ? Did you play well an do the song Justice? I've Ben playing for 15yrs an it took me over 2yrs learning these techniques and placements..an I still have trouble, I don't even attempt his solo for this song cause I think he goes into another dimension.,but hopefully you played well my man at school and you had fun an tried your best anyways keep shredding an rock on!

[@cesarv2804]

We need an update!

[@Nick_case983]

Bro please drop the update and did you do the solo at 4:37

[@jacobj623]

@@Nick_case983 yes but my stupid ass went for a tapping thing and messed up like 3 notes but its fine cause theres like thousands

[@jacobj623]

@@robertstanikmas447 I feel like I did well. Steve’s new backup guitarist saw it and said he liked it!

[@defhoez449]

Haven't seen a man shred like that since my uncle fell into the wood chipper

[@HBKman1]

Made me lol fr

[@adfadfewfrewafawefaw]

LOL OMG

[@purav1916]

hahah fuck never saw that coming😂😂😂

[@MikeRivNY]

Is your uncle ok?

[@vincentzombi3916]

This deserves more likes!!

[@aidantisdale2748]

Me: I don't like guitar Steve vai: you like guitar Me: I like guitar

[@cattamalon]

is he a jedi?

[@gubbenpersson]

@@cattamalon yes.

[@michaelqiu9722]

Absolutely no, those kinds of guitar players can only be Sith

[@benoit4652]

😂

[@MundodasGuitarras]

@@cattamalon Steve vai: plays guitar Me: I hate guitar

[@JiosX]

The one who shot this should be in every rock concert that has good guitarists. He knows when to zoom in, change the view when someone steps on a pedal or when someone changes pickups, etc.

[@jarrodhall3686]

It has more to do with having multiple cameras and savvy editing, but I hear ya.

[@Guitareben]

Steve Vai edited all of the video himself!

[@JiosX]

@@Guitareben really? dang

[@kevinklampe2350]

Ssolid point

[@DegenerateFilth]

@@Guitareben he’s capping 🧢

[@headpump]

I'm old and have leukemia. This is on my Favorites list.. Virtuosity is a rare gift.

[@slowkingsbrother]

Prayers for you.

[@67p5n90n]

Good Bless you buddy

[@yuwang9073]

Good Bless you！！！

[@stuffwithbarry3371]

I honestly thought I’d never be able to play this on guitar. After 2 years, I am correct.

[@vrsekodkofoly]

: ))))

[@YoungSkyWalker82]

Hard work always pays off

[@romu7999]

I only play the beginning ... and try to do something with the rest.

[@myredeemerlives0923]

I've been trying for 8 years myself and still haven't got it yet lol

[@trusanawahyu637]

👇🇮🇩 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHu9ZYOci7llisk

[@myredeemerlives0923]

13 years later and this is still the best version of this song. Vai doesn't need words to express feelings his guitar says it all

[@handmadehearts]

Yes! And the song's title is magnificent. Steve Vai is AMAZING!

[@masterdingus7074]

*17 years later

[@slaven9684]

G3 is cleaner, this sounds like out of tune

[@SlowLife875]

Absolutely yes.❤

[@samuellozano5709]

His facial expressions too haha

[@jdwylde7]

Me: *imagines myself playing this in the school talent show.* (Even though I’ve been out of school for 10 years. )

[@GammaFZ]

This comment better blow up soon

[@Vanzoku]

🔻

[@snox6469]

Im fourteen and i imagine that everyday 😆

[@tonyxtrotter]

LOL true

[@epiccabbage6530]

Wow that is relatable

[@nothanks7285]

So nice of KZbin to stop the song at 7:00 to tell me about the Toyota Highlander. Just what I needed in that moment

[@FBI8625]

lmfao

[@geoflyons6003]

Yeah you would think YT would have a process where for extended music the uploader could apply for an uninterrupted clip. Would just show some respect. But then again knowing the globalist psychopaths that own social media, that would be impossible. Elon Musk excepted.😊😊

[@faiberfory9607]

Bro no te pueden joder así

[@valerierobinson5612]

I got a weird volunteer ad, so good on you 😊

[@timotc50]

I got some lame ass Cruise Line. I ain't that old yet!

[@jameshetfield5382]

Me: I'm going to sleep mom. Me at 3 am: 4:25

[@danielburkart6243]

Oh maaaan 😂

[@violencia5859]

Hahahahahahaahjahajahahahahahajajdjajdhajsjajajvjqancjsj

[@danielcervi2864]

Lol!

[@lance4842]

Your mom is a Jehovah's Witness, right James?

[@jameshetfield5382]

@@lance4842 She was yes. So you can imagine the gravity of the situation.

[@hollywooda111]

"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But Your Kids Are Gonna Love it..."

[@spaceboy3101]

" MCFLY!!!!!!!!!! "

[@davidjones6812]

spaceboy3101 no this stuff is undisputed everyone loves it the other stuff Metallica is well maybe it’s good some songs only

[@randombedroomguitarrist5253]

Back to the future heheh

[@maggiecarreiro]

Lol 🤣😅

[@jackreacher9137]

Best back to the future comment! Nice

[@blazejecar]

There's no need for copyright on this, literally noone can play like this

[@StephanieMT]

maybe its for the other instruments

[@bsvenss2]

Tina S.

[@buffpixel4521]

Tina S can

[@saplbass]

even if someone can it doesn't matter, imagine COMPOSING this

[@TheNightOwlKS]

Jill from Unlucky Morpheus can play this song on a violin

[@lucienparnell8084]

I can't watch this without crying. Not sad, just extremely moved. I can listen to the studio version, but this version is insanely beautiful

[@paeganshadow]

Totally agree xx

[@fathnmjd]

actually im about to cry right know, it feels like my ears blessed 😂

[@phslobo]

Really?

[@markromero5331]

You and me both 🥺

[@eurly93]

What were you listening to? All I heard was 50 ppl making a beautiful music and then a random guy in the center of the stage making really offputting sounds that weren't even in time in multiple places. Really needed to use a different tone for his guitar than that crazy fuzz sound. Imagine this being played by Tim Hensen and it would actually be beautiful music

[@alexanderlegayada5779]

The conductor's reaction at 2:33 when the crowd roars is priceless! Like a father that's so proud of his son.

[@zetaroca6505]

😱😱😱

[@montythemetalman]

Well I mean, people don’t cheer during orchestras Lmao. They just get applause at the end. He was probably surprised.

[@mel_va_]

Yes!!

[@carsonwood2095]

I think that was the moment hue realized he was going to be a part of something astronomical

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

He never gets that kind of reaction from a normal classical intro 🤘🤘

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Impressive ....then and now .....it always brings a tear

[@andressierra7268]

Por el amor de Dios

[@jellyrollmorton2051]

It brings many tears because it SUCKS SO BAD

[@mamankoprok1746]

Yes, always bring tears. Cause i dont know how to play it 😥

[@danielfromdania87]

@@mamankoprok1746 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5vVoX16mpxletk 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@shanewilliam6912]

Totally does. As a baby, this was my sons all-time go to sleep song. If be in the rocking chair, he was about 6 months old and if he had a restless day this song would always calm him down and within the first 2 mins he'd fall asleep while laying on my chest.

[@1953regisseur]

I was allowed to direct this for Dutch TV. It was a blast!

[@ruatsangawhite7261]

Cool very 😎

[@emilychambers7390]

Extremely cool! I used to work in television and have dabbled in a few small live events. You experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and your camera ops were great too.

[@isaacmonarrez3617]

Awesome

[@chrisopperman3312]

Very cool!

[@lovepeoplehu9883]

OMG. 2:21 THOSE LOVELY SMOOTH ARM PITS... UGH....

[@SunAndMirror]

Not only does he write classical sheet music himself, he sings, he understands theory, he is directo, on TOP of being great performer, composer, collector, historical icon, massive influence to probably millions....

[@zaganim3813]

bro he has a literal doctorate in music

[@middaywasted3653]

"featuring orchestration by Chris Opperman." Im pretty sure someone else wrote the orchestration for the parts based off the song and probably vai's vision and requests

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@middaywasted3653 It depends on the process, but most great film composers for example will have their work orchestrated as it's such a lengthy and involved process. I used to work for a film composer and his orchestrator was even more talented than him. Vai could've well written the parts or the flesh of the orchestral arrangement and then given it to Opperman. My point is, having an orchestrator doesn't take away all the credit!

[@wolfgangervin2582]

He also unleashed Devin Townsend on the world, for which I am very, VERY grateful.

[@johnfestich5008]

Can you imagine the pressure on the Clarinet guy? He knew damn well he better get it right.

[@maduude8809]

It's an oboe 🤓

[@ijkgameplay5303]

Lol

[@infinitekeys1603]

Entire orchestras part is a cake walk for those musicians. They’re used to playing new age classical and Beethoven. Not taking away from Vai’s playing here though.

[@poppapalpatine8624]

@@maduude8809 lol as an oboeist I'm dying

[@Aerochalklate]

bro when he first started playing i thought the same lmao. I'm like "This dude must have practiced a lot." but of course he fuckin did lol

[@IndependenceGuitar]

3:30 When both the guitar and symphony hit that lick is so rad.

[@TheByrdWayne]

Damn I had to look hard to find this comment

[@songsfromspringcreekave821]

2:31 My favorite part... When the Conductor turns around and looses a bit of composure when Steve starts playing, LOL! So freaking awesome!!!

[@ZackZ-mg9uq]

Took my mom to see Steve Vai when I was maybe 15. She didn't know who he even was before the show but we both left blown away. 1 of the best concerts I've ever been to.

[@stormybadtype1diabetic244]

I love how animated Steve is when he plays. You can tell he's just letting his guitar translate what he's feeling. It's amazing.

[@fukluk88]

Ah yes, the "Guitargasm" the "Instrumental Palsy"

[@aaronrio4271]

7:05 trying to close a window in an old car

[@clinteastwood698]

😆

[@notyetskeletal4809]

Haha so fuckn funny.thank you!

[@perlyax]

JAJAJAJAJAJJAJ IM DYING!!!!!!!

[@aarondsouza95]

Lol

[@dannrobert8546]

Lol

[@Charlie-ov1bj]

This is not just a guitar solo... Its a historic event for us guitar players...

[@ganjariver2683]

The Oboe solo is truly incredible

[@davidblack17]

To anyone who doesn’t play guitar: This is very hard.

[@cyberghost5466]

Awesome to see that people are still coming to watch the amazing performance

[@infinitekeys1603]

Vai is a musical genius

[@jazzielarias4300]

Is it hard because of all that you have to do with your hands?

[@keshavj4827]

@@jazzielarias4300 The most difficult part is to capture the emotions

[@ricky19751904]

Very hard even for those who play guitar

[@Legend-og9dn]

Me watching this : My 8 years old cousin : “is that Loki ?

[@tobias7517]

Yes it is lol

[@alessiogaltelli9758]

Hahaha

[@sahilvaghela585]

This hilarious but not liking it coz likes count is 69😂

[@afellowmetalhead9453]

@@sahilvaghela585 can i?

[@Servantofthegenerous]

:)

[@cappy781]

Vai is watching the orchestra play the intro and saying to himself.. holyshit I wrote this lol

[@endingwithoutbeginning1683]

Oh shut up!

[@danielc.5724]

@@endingwithoutbeginning1683 ???

[@nelsonsirait]

I think the same as well hahaha

[@Pixelsplasher]

Nah. He was like "All this orchestra garbage. I can't wait to rock this stage!"

[@MrPlooky]

not really, he lifted the main melody from kung fu tv show theme kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKfYZoyZor6bibM

[@DanielDaVinchy]

I always come back to this song. The emotion is so powerful, one of my favorites from Vai. Probably my all time favorite

[@juliabernabe6081]

Do you know Plini ?? Or Snarky puppy?? La bise joyeuse

[@marcosalamanca8742]

I used this in a presentation about non-verbal communication just to make an example on how people like Steve can tell you a fantastic story without using any words.

[@EetFuk8]

Playing this thing is one thing, but man to be able to write such a thing is beyond mastery; it's just pure wisdom, craftsmanship and beyond this world.

[@fescoversongchannel230]

Jackson Teller agreed bro. This is truely a masterpiece

[@eduardobarrozo1408]

Very well said. I know how to play Starway to Heaven on my guitar but I'm sure I couldn't to write it. Geniuses are different.

[@HeavyMetalNerd]

He was with fuckin' Frank Zappa. What other qualification do you need?😂😅

[@Pielesrojas]

,I xi

[@sjctlc2112]

I always joke with my son. Some guitarists are "composer level", this definitely qualifies (understatement)!

[@Brandon-ue6xh]

Man, it amazes me what people can do when they set their minds to it. Imagine how many hours or even days total he has spent practicing the guitar. I'm new to it and after attempting to play simple songs, it just blows my mind how anyone could get this good. But I know it's achievable. Don't let these legends make you feel small, after all, there was a time when they were in your same position.

[@juda-one]

couldn't have agreed anymore

[@mv-id2uj]

I actually needed to hear this. I'm a beginner as well. Thanks. Very true.

[@davidsnakedoe7322]

+Brandon Thornton infact, when I started playing guitar, as a kid, together with other mates, seeing Steve Vai or Malmsteen playing didn't make me feel bad...on the contrary, I was feeling happy, because I knew that, one day, after practising and studying and making hard efforts, I could have reached a good technique. Fact is...technique can be built, but not also musical talent :) Or maybe...anyone who loves music has musical talent, because the right part of his / her brain is ready to music. Of course , we have to stimulate it :) great comment, anyway

[@Dreaming-11]

+Brandon Thornton You're right, but "hours or even days", are you crazy? It is years or even decades

[@Brandon-ue6xh]

Dreaming#11 I know Vai practiced a lot. Upwards of 10 hours or so a day. I mean hours as in total hours, and days as in how man 24 hour intervals. Both of which could very well add up to years. I'm sure he's spent years total. Not sure about decades, though. Either way, he didn't get this good overnight, that's for sure. I strongly admire his determination.

[@hotpenguin607]

I just started getting into electric guitar and I found this song This is the best thing I've ever listened to in my entire life

[@azu132]

listen to tender surrender, its also amazing

[@hotpenguin607]

@@azu132 yes it is, thanks for the recommendation

[@ytzoid]

@@hotpenguin607 whispering a prayer is also a great song, couldnt recommend enough

[@vaughnkavon3993]

You haven't heard Allen Holdsworth, or Jeff Beck I guess. 😅

[@vaughnkavon3993]

Listen to Neil Zaza 😊

[@AllGuitarCovers1]

2:29 Damn he can make that guitar sing

[@chatendrasingh6484]

Ti ti ta ya tu tu thu thu te TU te

[@Morpheeeene]

The fucking guitar just floated!

[@victorreznov8038]

In that moment the conductor was distracted because he loved that part himself

[@bonniegrandstaff398]

Master

[@slashmaster84]

Steve Vai is such a humble guy, he named the song "For the love of God" instead of "For the love of Steve Vai".

[@Vanman2]

it has the same meaning

[@jessehonea6199]

God and Steve vai are the same person

[@irakliy1969]

For the love of Frank Zappa

[@giofrongia1379]

"For the love of god" is an italian saying "Per l'amore di dio", which is an invocation and as a supplication formula. Something like: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god". This has little to do with Mr. Vai or his talent, he just borrowed the saying, probably from his italian grandma, to name this beautiful song, probably thinking: "Please make it happen, for as much as we love god" and he did did the his best to succeed...

[@javiercabezudo7641]

Gio Frongia is also an spanish expression por el amor de dios

[@joellillejord1848]

My youngest brother whom has passed on always visits my whole being when I listen to Steve Via play For The Love of God. Thank you Steve

[@MostBased_]

sorry for your loss. come listen again

[@michaelatischler7494]

He's with God now❤️🙏be blessed! You and your loved ones🕊

[@rebeccaoddi5399]

My sister

[@marionkennedy9651]

So sorry for your loss Joel.Your brother always with you in spirit🙏❤️ Hope this song brings you comfort🙏

[@marionkennedy9651]

@@rebeccaoddi5399 Sorry for your loss🙏♥️

[@Big_betty2]

5:39 is my absolute favorite part of this song. That lick is actually incredible.

[@elijahkleinhenz4246]

Def one of the highlights. The swelling hits

[@MartinsVaratinskis]

I can perfectly copy Steve till 2:27

[@chuchi9860]

but he's doing nothing bro

[@josefuentes1277]

+Chuchi 98 No Shit

[@SouthPlaya]

+Chuchi 98 How stupid are you?

[@chuchi9860]

How To Get A Massive Chest I am not a stupid

[@MegaThrasher95]

+Chuchi 98 that's the point of the joke

[@Quazi-Moto]

Incredible. First time a live performance has put a lump in my throat. Thanks, Steve... for every note.

[@mindsprawl]

quazzie1 That's what she said.

[@carlos906400]

Ron Burgundy He was asking for that one

[@Quazi-Moto]

Ron Burgundy I did set you up pretty good. A good 'that's what she said' joke never gets old.

[@Quazi-Moto]

***** A little late to that party hehe

[@Quazi-Moto]

***** That one was kinda weak.

[@AngusCuthbertson]

Playing 10/10 Facial expressions 11/10

[@Timinator62]

LOL so true

[@HorrorDrummer666]

Angus Cuthbertson okay but who does it better? Him or Lars? 😂😂

[@DrAntonPhibes]

It's because his leather pants are sticking on his butt... :-D

[@u.v.s.5583]

You mean Ulrich? That would be more obscene than what that italian man does to that poor gir... guitar.

[@mayanktrakru]

he said 10/10 playing

[@lose12buy]

i watched this video when i was 13 i am now 18 & i just love love love this. most of friends dont agree with my taste of music i love rock & country music!!! seriously the best of all time no one makes music like it used to be but at least we have all these precious songs that im definitely spreading to my children it's truly amazing how i found the love for rock music at such a young age most of my friends wouldn't know who steve vai, stevie ray vaughan, pearl jam, pink floyd, metallica alice in chains led zeppelin it's isaneeeeeee to me how these bands/people were as big as drake, future, lil uzi vert back then yet this generation has no idea who they are.

[@bones101proof]

I'm not even really a fan of Steve Vai's music, but man, how I respect the man's impeccable prowess as an axe master. Gifted and talented, amazing

[@flaccidego9468]

Listen to Steve vais anthology album. Then you'll respect his music

[@apineapple2609]

He actually used to suck at guitar this is just what hard work can do

[@TokyoBlue587]

It also helps to have freakishly long fingers

[@basedbear1605]

@@apineapple2609 Everyone who plays once sucked.

[@pahblol]

​@@basedbear1605 Sure, but he has said that although he is musically talented, he was not gifted at guitar and was a slow learner

[@jaidendamarelos9456]

Man you can really see the emotion he is putting into his playing

[@thatsrad4716]

Jaiden Damarelos it’s what separates the ok guitarist from the insane ones

[@zyronkylepontillas9967]

Well that applies anything about music. The insane ones are those with emotions

[@thatsrad4716]

ZyronKyle Pontillas exactly

[@Mysticbean54]

The way he plays is almost... erotic

[@Crazelord91]

He's got dat FEEEEEEEL

[@margotarancibia172]

¡ Maraviloso!!! Probablemente soy la fans mas viejita.( 83 años) . lo sigo por muchísimos años y siempre me fascina!!!

[@margotarancibia172]

Soy Chilena

[@joseelyabesalesdeoliveira9355]

@@margotarancibia172 No soy un buen hablante de español, pero debo admitir que tu historia me sorprendió mucho. Es muy difícil ver a alguien con tan buen gusto musical como tú o los tuyos.

[@wademichalski768]

I’m 25. My dad always listened to joe satriani and Steve vai when I was a kid. Only now do I realize that his taste in music was beautiful! I love it

[@mel_va_]

Y yo soy la mas joven 🙈

[@Armand56]

Margot, si siempre le gusta esta musica, nunca va a envesejer como yo. Tengo 66 y siento que tengo viente.

[@CarnorJast1138]

Steve Vai is the absolute GOAT!!!! My all-time favorite guitarist and he will always be! And this is from a 44 year drummer who loves both lead guitar and bass, that to me, if they work, you have a band!!

[@dharkann]

I honestly don't know how many times I've listened to this. Gives me shivers every single time.

[@Ravenbones]

I don't get shivers, but it is magnificent.

[@carsonwood2095]

@@Ravenbones If It doesn’t give you shivers listen to 437 again

[@tvbalkan5326]

I remember when I first saw him live in Belgrade, Serbia in 2005. Although we saw many live videos of his performances we all listened to this in complete silence with our jaws dropped. It's something completely different watching him in person. After he finished performing this piece a guy standing next to me turned around and started pushing through the crowd towards the exit. His friend asked him where was he going and he yelled "I'm going home to throw away my guitar, get drunk and cry in the corner".

[@balkancommenterwithseveree7552]

БРАТЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕЕ СРБИНЕ!

[@cheifcreekturtle]

Great story

[@jerrysimos4718]

So good it hurts. The notes and melodies just flow in your soul.

[@yadavshivaji87]

This person is a national treasure. I hope he lives forever!!

[@NosInsidious]

This song still makes me cry. The emotion is unfathomable in this man’s guitar.

[@joan9955]

i see it as epic

[@toddbarta5054]

56 years old and brings a tear to my eye as well. So much emotion.

[@joan9955]

@@toddbarta5054 try comfortably numb's 2nd solo

[@FunkadelicPancho]

​@@joan9955 this is better imo

[@joan9955]

@@FunkadelicPancho oh nice but try the pulse version they extended the solo

[@lukedevlin45]

I don't understand how you can dislike such a piece of brilliant music. I got so many goosebumps from this, i really wish i had a whammy bar

[@alexmoore5332]

Because he stole it

[@snowlites]

The people who dislike this say that "Steve Vai has no feel he's too technical"

[@mutusdumbas]

Even with a whammy bar I think you have to start utilizing it from early on in the way these uber-guitarists do. I got whammys and I never used it like this so I sound like a noob even after 20 some yrs playing pretty fast stuff. He got some skillz, holmes!! lol

[@MS_ironma]

Most of them are friends of Buttered Potato's wife :D

[@weabooedgelordiv1621]

You want more than a wammy bar, you want a high-end floyd rose too. Unless you just wanna wammy casually.

[@tacobender1643]

Is no one seriously talking about 1:01? The electric guitar is phenomenal, but how that guy plays the melody through the clarinet was heart stopping!!!! That paired with an underratedly elegant instrument as the harp was pure brilliance!!!

[@Micek97]

It's oboe, not clarinet. And yeah, it's amazing.

[@bryguy4446]

That would be an oboe, not a clarinet.

[@raonimm]

you noob, it's an oboe, not clarinet

[@tacobender1643]

My mistake, but still................breath taking

[@maxseth1]

its a harp and an oboe

[@NRMN-BGDN]

listening to this was the best 9 minutes of my life

[@subhrajyotiroy6042]

5:13 when I finally see the roach

[@mirunacristianapaun1296]

:))))))))

[@atfoa]

Lol

[@rodolfovillacorta3794]

Hhahahahahahaha

[@MauryFF]

🤣🤣😭☠☠☠

[@Defmusicman1]

I’m a deaf bassist and I’d love to perform this song with Steve Vai and his band someday. That would be the thrill of a lifetime.

[@calebm.5698]

Not trying to be offensive or anything, but if you are deaf how do you listen to music? Do you like feel the vibrations or something? It’s pretty amazing that you can play an instrument without being able to hear it.

[@Defmusicman1]

@@calebm.5698 I wear powerful hearing aids that help me “hear” the music. It’s not anywhere near the same as having normal hearing but I’ll work with what I got. I play bass because I can feel it and that helps.

[@calebm.5698]

@@Defmusicman1 That’s cool! It’s awesome that you are still playing an instrument despite that.

[@Defmusicman1]

@@calebm.5698 Thanks, man. Appreciate it.

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

@@Defmusicman1 You should start uploading videos I'm sure you'll find an audience

[@neurotica5461]

4:27 when you come home from school and see no one is home

[@MohammadAmine]

This comment made me laugh so fucking hard 😂😂😂😂😂

[@felipemagraobxt]

Evil Smile邪惡之笑 ahhahahahahahhaha

[@papaisduniyakapapa]

#Masturbarion

[@kamalpawarx]

💀💀💀

[@gildeanmiranda1624]

Evil Smile邪惡之笑 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@goodpainlive]

My first concert was Whitesnake. Was absolutely blown away. Had never heard anything like it at the time. Via is a legend.

[@lablondejames200]

4:28 The like button every time I watch this

[@kaushikravindran3587]

Cracked my phone doing that

[@41_balisingh20]

Make sure the most recent like you've pressed is the odd number of times you've pressed it before. I mean liking a like cancels it 😅😅 Sorry for my weird humour.

[@lablondejames200]

@@41_balisingh20 Believe me, I've mastered it.

[@41_balisingh20]

@@lablondejames200 i bet you have 😂😎🤟

[@Archaon97]

So you keep clicking and liking/unliking the video 10 times a second. Good to know.

[@georgealexander4814]

The best performance of 'For the Love of God', in my opinion. Steve Vai in his prime here. This works so well with a live orchestra. Masterpiece!!

[@nevergiveoutyouractualname3160]

It's also the best performance of the theme song from the TV series "Kung Fu"!

[@joecostello1624]

This man blew on his guitar and made a pinch harmonic come out

[@randyarman5978]

I tried to do that.. and nothing happened. 😅😅😅

[@azizi6023]

@@randyarman5978 i tried too and it just feels so wet after that.

[@stanklizard7961]

It was just timed feedback the blowing didn't actually do that unfortunately took me a long time to find that out lol

[@jem2869]

@@stanklizard7961 its the sustainer, watch his right thumb when he blow on the string

[@moeleikette2842]

You're all wrong. He noticed the strings were smoldering...

[@MervynPadayachee]

Watching this with tears rolling down my cheeks

[@colinferris5590]

This is actually my first time listening to Steve Vai and all i can say is " ". Words can't actually describe how beautifully composed this performance was, and just how incredibly talented this man is. Rock on brotha!

[@jakoblfuller]

Check out "i know your here" equally as beautiful.

[@Zombi3kill3rOO]

This was my introduction to him too,

[@5150Reaper]

Colin Ferris “passion and warfare”. Best album.

[@diezelvh4133]

Ive tried tp like him. Cant stand his note arrangements and harmonics. Technically there right, but man are they god awful to listen to. Cant stand his music but hes a cool guy for sure.

[@danielvallejos4734]

If it wasn't for JOE SATRIANI !!!

[@veganviking4929]

Having taken band classes my entire time in grade school I can appreciate the use of a good orchestra.

[@ericvanhalen1135]

There's a very valid reason why Zappa employed this man.

[@rebeccarosenheim5405]

Good Taste

[@vaughnkavon3993]

He learned a lot about composing from Frank.

[@RobertChristian-k2j]

I have been around guitarists for decades and whenever they ask for requests I always say this song and they just laugh and tell me that there is only one person who can play it and that’s Steve Vai.

[@Andromeda-md6ch]

You should check out Tina S's cover on youtube.

[@giovannidicarlo2653]

What happens at 4:36 is pure magic. WOW

[@jrRene294]

Also at 6:21🥲

[@whophead6837]

5:38 I like when he does this stuff. The force is so strong.

[@JoseMora-wc5zz]

Absolutely

[@metallicaspiker16]

It’s 4:13 for me, just that one high D note over that E chord just… 😩🤤

[@marcorosario2208]

Still cant believe he got a whole orchestra for his guitar solo

[@spaceboy3101]

Malmsteen has been doing orchestral stuff for a long time I think.

[@eldenboi8354]

@@spaceboy3101 Its pretty pretentious thought to be honest

[@agustinquindimil6594]

@@eldenboi8354 well malmsteen is not bad at all but steve vai is different

[@eldenboi8354]

@@agustinquindimil6594 Yeah i meant steve, he's a great guitarist but he seems very arrogant

[@agustinquindimil6594]

@@eldenboi8354 seems, he truly enjoys playing

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

4:48 that tongue. Man.. He's living the song

[@rafaelrocha2785]

Melhor performance de um guitarrista que eu vi até hoje, literalmente sensacional, o que esse mestre faz com a guitarra é de arrepiar !!!

[@seanseams6308]

I lost my mom when I was in 8th grade my dad to cancer before my and his birthday last month. Somthing about the guitar and how it’s almost like the instrument can cry just touches me in ways other music seldom does, and I primarily listen to hip pop but when I want to clarity, feeling, to think, to be with and understand my self and feelings. There is no better then a guitar instrumental, especially one like this.

[@slash2220]

Hope your doing alright mate, They are in peace now

[@stevenjones71]

Just incredible Speed AND Passion. I see so many "shredders" but lifeless notes, they say nothing.

[@ciauscololollobrigido4188]

Never seen a guitarist like him before, damn how deep is this masterpiece

[@FuzzMasterGeneral]

Ciauscolo Lollobrigido I’m glad you found this. It’s very moving and grabs your soul and takes you on a journey . Perfection 👍🏻

[@amritjanardhanan]

He wrote the orchestration

[@FlyGuy2000]

He used to practice at least 10 hours a day, and it shows. You can hear a lot of Zappa in his playing and you don't have to listen very hard.

[@noonetime8478]

Vai will always be the goat imo.. His playing is like story telling. Like an ancient war of kingdoms.. I cant stop imaging epic battles in my mind..

[@lisztomania6347]

Me: looking at my guitar Guitar:don't even think about it 😂

[@styx53ocean]

I am completely speechless. The studio version from Passion and Warfare is great, but this live version with orchestra is PHENOMENAL.

[@QuistJam]

eeeeeeeepic.

[@АндрейМалыгин-к8щ]

you must see the duel in film "crossroads". You are young, it seems to me

[@orvendonestrada]

so ganun?

[@lucianocruz5611]

Oooohhh Dan It thes Guy os the perfect Lins of guitar lol

[@QuistJam]

Awesome @fadilF :))

[@QuistJam]

hey @andrei ... yeah I've seen crossroads!!

[@markstevenson8209]

Steve Vai has got to be one of the greatest guitarist in the world today!!!!

[@ShobuIkosu]

Perfection.... how do you replicate the studio version note for note in a live performance.. the master ....the genius..Mr Steve Vai!!.... So blessed to have seen him play this live

[@scottvelez3154]

Harley I thought you were supposed to copy the studio version... It's your song that you recorded yourself playing, no? Maybe not exactly the same style, but the same notes, right.

[@PipeJream]

Supposedly he did the studio version in one take (probably not the first take but still)

[@TheDyingScotsman]

It's actually not note for note. He does improvise and modify some parts. You'd know that if you knew the song well. I still reckon his best live performance of this was in the original G3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3W9poGDaK2gi5Y

[@changarookitty6920]

WOW...!!! It's been along time since I've heard Steve play.... Used to be a big fan years ago... Just discovered this today, 11-5-2020 and, DAMN! I'm a recommitted fan again! He hasn't lost any of his extraordinary MAGIC!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! I think GOD would be pleased with Steve's love gift!

[@chusssMusic]

Masterpiece. One of the best instrumentals by Vai ever.

[@soulmilk1]

this man plays with such passion, it brought tears to my eyes.

[@mel_va_]

The music, the guitar, that man… everything about this song is so perfect. Never gettin tires of this masterpiece

[@uriahuriah3792]

I never do either. ❤️‍🔥

[@ADUAquascaping]

Steve is the God of guitar. He should be considered one of the best composers of all time. He allows the guitar to breath and expresses its full versatility and spirit. He is a son of Hendrix, and will always be my favorite musician.

[@Jason33784]

Nope.

[@ronaldisenberg257]

Check out Frank Marino live and Babyalon instrumental version this guy from Montreal Canada is best guitar player i have ever seen and have seen some of the best since the early 1960s he was around in the early 1970s you will be amazed .take care

[@everytimesthefirsttime]

It warms my heart to see that the audience knew how good the music was and stood up after his performance

[@everytimesthefirsttime]

***** dude

[@joaquinpicton9831]

Bruh

[@GearZenChannel]

ClassyJessie The orchestra kicked ass as well.

[@benjaminhawke2080]

So good. Gotta love the Conductor s smile. This is real Music. Beyond words. Vai s music has a lasting effect that goes beyond the performance. Saw him Live in Nashville. I hesitate to say it but the Music is intoxicating. The dedication to craft is inspiring.

[@danielwessel9884]

I am impressed with the coordination between guitar and orchestra. At times it felt like they were in different places then all of the sudden they are playing a riff together perfectly. That is hard to pull off.

[@sandroandrade69]

Steve is also a great bandmaster.

[@rb032682]

At this level, they make it look easy, too.

[@sandroandrade69]

@@rb032682 it's an explosion of deep creativity

[@paulmuaddib3238]

I think that head move 6:06 is called feeling and one of the coolest moves without even trying to be cool and camera zooming added to this thing even more emotion. amazing guitarist and one of the real artists

[@Timliu92]

This is instrumental rock at its best - the composition, the passion and emotion generated by the music, the dynamics, everything. Steve, you are a musical genius. :)

[@Timliu92]

***** Hohoho. I stand corrected. :)

[@gheorghathus]

Timliu92 ok

[@XistoKente]

That's where some guitarists lose me: wasted notes. Watch a video of Eric Johnson playing Cliffs of Dover live and the ability is INSANE, but he takes two minutes before he can make me feel anything. Mr. Vai, on the other hand, has me soaring in feeling from beginning to end.

[@guitardudeguy3139]

XistoKente there's some real morons on here that say he is ...ahem....Mechanical, no heart, plays too fast, no feeling , just makes noise..wastes notes..whammys too much, and is not innovative...I just have to shake my head in disgust. I've never heard people deliberately go out of thier way to try to not like his ability...there must be alot of disgruntled guitarists who can't play fast or something, it makes me laugh..they hate it if someone has more of a gift than them. Morons that don't practice thier guitar. They see someone who actually has talent and they have to try to pick apart every detail they can. Hilarious!

[@TheSgyro]

Guitardudeguy TMark/Osh i think they were being sarcastic when they say steve has no feel😄

[@HadTooMuchToDream]

Being at one with the instrument cannot be taught. Trusting instinct is a step too far for many. The ability to let go and fly on the edge of control, that is the mark of a master. My life would be less if I never heard this. Thank you.

[@Petersorg]

This video has more than 23M views. There's still hope for mankind.

[@maria98482]

and I'm only 17

[@mario6279]

I'm only 1 month

[@maria98482]

+Sheldon Cooper wow, and you can write already That's some cool shit

[@dragonute003]

I am not even born

[@100mpgus]

I view about 20 mil of those 23. sorry

[@jjguigs1614]

I played this in my sleep once. literally was dreaming i was playing this and it rocked, then woke up and tried it and didn't really come close. best dream i ever had :)

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

This is truly one of the greatest songs of all time, of any language, age, or genre.... wow!

[@wlemart]

In the lenguaje of the gods, the music

[@cmonsterz]

This still completely blows my mind! Vai is absolutely out of this world! Just an astonishing fusion of unique creativity and stunning musicality. I still remember the first time that I heard him; Guitar Player magazine had these floppy records called “Sound Pages”. This was in the 80s; though I don’t recall what issue it was, but I remember the song…it was Blue Powder. Literally one listen was all it took and I’ve happily gone on each Vai adventure ever since!