Vai using a 7 again - Page 2

MaxOfMetal · 03-24-2012, 07:14 PM

Just hugged my Green Dot.

lava · 03-24-2012, 11:37 PM

I'd bet money he was inspired to go back to 7's by Tosin. What with all the nice things Steve's said about AAL.

slapnutz · 03-25-2012, 06:10 AM

Just came back from the first G3 concert visit to New Zealand.
Vai definitely stole the show, got a standing ovation in his 2nd last song (whispering a prayer) .... then another one at the end.

I still want him to record a full song with that music be played on the Ibanez 7th Heaven video.

(i think that riff might have been similar to an existing vai song anyway)

Same with Petruccis riff on the same vid.

BrainArt · 03-25-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by slapnutz

I still want him to record a full song with that music be played on the Ibanez 7th Heaven video.

(i think that riff might have been similar to an existing vai song anyway)

Same with Petruccis riff on the same vid.

Petrucci's riff on the video is a Dream Theater song. Just Let Me Breathe is the title.

Prydogga · 03-25-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan-ZenGtr-

Hasn't everyone "written" this song?

Seems to lack the classic Vai inspiration, but he is just jamming, right?

Just my first thoughts.

I think it seems like it's going to evolve more as the song progresses, it's a nice moody intro to a song, and I'm sure will develop more quirky Vai elements both later in the song, and later in the production, where more instruments are introduced. I'm excited, that's for sure.

JP Universe · 03-25-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Just hugged my Green Dot.

As soon as I opened up the thread I had to play mine.

Can't wait for the new album, this sound like Vai, no doubt.... and you can feel the passion in his playing especially when watching his face but hell......

I could close my eyes and pick that it is Vai in 5 seconds. Truly a unique player

Scar Symmetry · 03-25-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Universe

I could close my eyes and pick that it is Vai in 5 seconds. Truly a unique player

Vai definitely has his own sound. I've always been able to tell when watching films when Steve Vai or Mark Knoplfer has made the music, they have their own musical voices which are instantly recognisable.

mr_rainmaker · 03-25-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by leftyguitarjoe

Vai has never wowed me. Yeah, he is good, but his music isnt.

Heretic!!!!! BURN HIM!!!!!!

flexkill · 03-25-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_rainmaker

Heretic!!!!! BURN HIM!!!!!!

I was thinking it haha, didn't want to say anything. To each his own i guess. Seriously though mr_rainmaker, You need to pop in PaW and listen till your brain gets right!!!

AliceLG · 03-25-2012, 04:42 PM

Damnit why did I watch that video before going to bed, now I'll probably have some homoerotic dream, transforming myself into a guitar and waiting for Steve to pick me up and play me

If that's what coming next from Vai I eagerly await the next album.

mr_rainmaker · 03-25-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by flexkill

I was thinking it haha, didn't want to say anything. To each his own i guess. Seriously though mr_rainmaker, You need to pop in PaW and listen till your brain gets right!!!

yep there are those of us who are enlightened through VAI, and realise he is a Composer now and not really a guitar hero,VAI has EVOLVED....

ALL HAIL VAI !!!!

but there are those who don`t like or understand his music.

lurgar · 03-25-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Asrial

Now, Vai isn't that insane when it comes to rhythm playing,

I respectfully disagree. Vai is in a position where he plays lead all the time, but during his time with Zappa he really had to do some incredible rhythm work. It may not be metal or polyrhythms, but it was some incredible work nonetheless.

sojorel · 03-25-2012, 11:17 PM

Seeing this dude tomorrow night.

Also, the tickets were half price.

aww yeaaaahh

Stealth7 · 03-26-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sojorel

Seeing this dude tomorrow night.

Also, the tickets were half price.

aww yeaaaahh

I'm seeing him on the 30th.. Front row!

slapnutz · 03-26-2012, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BrainArt

Petrucci's riff on the video is a Dream Theater song. Just Let Me Breathe is the title.

Ahh cool, thanks!

Oh yeah, I also keep forgot how awesome Mike Keneally is. He always looks awesome with his casual wear at G3 and then shreds like crazy.

th3m1ke · 03-26-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ilyti

Vai is a bedroom shredder now?

No, but.. it was great.

Yeah, if you consider a million dollar home studio and literal guitar museum a bedroom

signalgrey · 03-26-2012, 09:39 AM

Yknow, im not a big Vai fan BUT I wonder if this big resurgence of ERG players in the limelight especially people like Bulb and Tosin being on more of of a virtuoso kinda field inspired Vai to go back to experimenting with a 7.

who knows. cool to hear him playing it though.

Love his personality and outlook on music, not so much the music. Overall still an inspiring guy

DLG · 03-26-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by slapnutz

Ahh cool, thanks!

Oh yeah, I also keep forgot how awesome Mike Keneally is. He always looks awesome with his casual wear at G3 and then shreds like crazy.

Mike Keneally >>>> everyone

Boil That Dust Speck is a masterpiece and he never will get his due unfortunately as one of the most creative musical minds of the last couple decades.

ArtDecade · 03-26-2012, 10:48 AM

I love Vai, but about the only thing we share in common are those project monitors! Otherwise, he has me beat in every way! Ha.

RevDrucifer · 03-26-2012, 02:31 PM

My hopes for Vai's tone are starting to get higher after seeing this vid and watching a few vids of the G3 show from the other night in NZ.

The live vids from NZ definitely had more attack, closer to his Alien Love Secrets tone, which was ....ing KILLER. He lost me after Fire Garden, tone-wise. Too much chorus/compression all the time....and the sustainer...not a fan of the actual tone it has. Dig what he does with it, just hate the guitar tone as a result.

And this vid as well...diggin' that tone. ....in' meaty.

7stringDemon · 03-26-2012, 03:25 PM

Thanks you for posting this piece of greatness. However, I need time to reflect. The happiness is flowing from me FAR too fast.

Glad the UV line will have a bit more of a purpose now

Overtone · 03-26-2012, 05:48 PM

His YT channel definitely leads to some anticipation! This vid must be seen or at least skimmed through. It is a preview of a HUUGE orchestral type piece he is doing. Good insights into his process. I love the part at 10:36
Steve Vai - The Middle of Everywhere - YouTube

Edit: It was performed, actually... hope to hear a release soon! I loved some of the orchestral redos of some of his songs on Sound Theories, like Salamanders in the Sun!

caskettheclown · 03-26-2012, 09:57 PM

Its Vai, of course it'll be good!

Glad to hear him using a sevenstring again. Gives me inspiration and so my jealousy since I don't have one yet...

Floppystrings · 03-26-2012, 11:04 PM

He sounds like a person I would want to jam with.

Was he just playing sludge? lol

I hope he is inspired by Tosin, and I hope we see an 8 string Universe ASAP!!!!

RevDrucifer · 03-26-2012, 11:54 PM

There's a guy on Jemsite building an 8-string Universe, it's coming out ....ing killer!

http://www.jemsite.com/forums/f15/un...ng-114953.html

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03-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#26
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03-24-2012, 11:37 PM	#27
lava Gelatinous Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Molten core of Earth Posts: 605 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'd bet money he was inspired to go back to 7's by Tosin. What with all the nice things Steve's said about AAL. cfrank, Floppystrings, HeHasTheJazzHands and 1 others like this. mohodisco.com

03-25-2012, 04:42 PM	#35
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03-26-2012, 09:39 AM	#42
signalgrey Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 3,535 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yknow, im not a big Vai fan BUT I wonder if this big resurgence of ERG players in the limelight especially people like Bulb and Tosin being on more of of a virtuoso kinda field inspired Vai to go back to experimenting with a 7. who knows. cool to hear him playing it though. Love his personality and outlook on music, not so much the music. Overall still an inspiring guy http://www.purevolume.com/citizenlusca http://www.citizenlusca.com

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03-25-2012, 06:10 AM	#28
slapnutz SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 345 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just came back from the first G3 concert visit to New Zealand. Vai definitely stole the show, got a standing ovation in his 2nd last song (whispering a prayer) .... then another one at the end. I still want him to record a full song with that music be played on the Ibanez 7th Heaven video. (i think that riff might have been similar to an existing vai song anyway) Same with Petruccis riff on the same vid.

03-25-2012, 11:17 PM	#38
sojorel Firebrand Pickups Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canberra, AustRalia Posts: 312 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Seeing this dude tomorrow night. Also, the tickets were half price. aww yeaaaahh

03-26-2012, 10:48 AM	#44
ArtDecade ジャンヌ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Twangsylvania Posts: 1,674 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love Vai, but about the only thing we share in common are those project monitors! Otherwise, he has me beat in every way! Ha. Fine Dark Rum. Martinique Rum. Lime Juice. Orange Curaçao. Orgeat Syrup. Simple Syup.

03-26-2012, 02:31 PM	#45
RevDrucifer SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 628 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My hopes for Vai's tone are starting to get higher after seeing this vid and watching a few vids of the G3 show from the other night in NZ. The live vids from NZ definitely had more attack, closer to his Alien Love Secrets tone, which was ....ing KILLER. He lost me after Fire Garden, tone-wise. Too much chorus/compression all the time....and the sustainer...not a fan of the actual tone it has. Dig what he does with it, just hate the guitar tone as a result. And this vid as well...diggin' that tone. ....in' meaty.

03-26-2012, 03:25 PM	#46
7stringDemon SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,603 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks you for posting this piece of greatness. However, I need time to reflect. The happiness is flowing from me FAR too fast. Glad the UV line will have a bit more of a purpose now Music lovers show eachother bands. Guitarists show eachother tones. Trans Blue/Teal Quilt Maple tops

03-26-2012, 05:48 PM	#47
Overtone SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,460 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	His YT channel definitely leads to some anticipation! This vid must be seen or at least skimmed through. It is a preview of a HUUGE orchestral type piece he is doing. Good insights into his process. I love the part at 10:36 Steve Vai - The Middle of Everywhere - YouTube Edit: It was performed, actually... hope to hear a release soon! I loved some of the orchestral redos of some of his songs on Sound Theories, like Salamanders in the Sun! guitareben likes this.

03-26-2012, 09:57 PM	#48
caskettheclown Sevenstring GAS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: odenville alabama Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its Vai, of course it'll be good! Glad to hear him using a sevenstring again. Gives me inspiration and so my jealousy since I don't have one yet...

03-26-2012, 11:04 PM	#49
Floppystrings No like the floppy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,706 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	He sounds like a person I would want to jam with. Was he just playing sludge? lol I hope he is inspired by Tosin, and I hope we see an 8 string Universe ASAP!!!!

03-26-2012, 11:54 PM	#50
RevDrucifer SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 628 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's a guy on Jemsite building an 8-string Universe, it's coming out ....ing killer! http://www.jemsite.com/forums/f15/un...ng-114953.html

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