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This is the Steve Vai interview I have been looking for forever. The composition topics, the musician topics, all great pieces to pick from the Master's mind. Thanks Kip
When I studied Beethoven, and heard the Neapolitan 6ths I started perking up and started hearing more in-depth in the CPP. Wagner and Stravinsky were also favorites. I actually loved Babbitt, Cage, Williams and Copeland..... Tiramisu comes on a small plate..... some harmonically rich music may be tough on first listen. I loved this interview Kip. Thanks!
@KipWingerTV truth! Tell Reb I used to own his old Kitty Hawk I got from Stan Cotey in Nashville. Stan is now at Fender. Hoping to catch y'all in TN soon! New album is incredible!
This interview transcends the creative device the creator is submerged in, be it an instrument, a genre, vocal, visual, sculptural or poetic. Every point on a map Kip makes a journey to, Steve opens up a dialog about. This is good stuff.
I Love these conversations and could listen to you for hours. I didnt know of Steve until these videos, he is very interesting. I cant wait for the next video! Good Night and God Bless You Kip!
Steve has always managed to surf his way thru the ups and downs while other artists fell. He has always stay relevant but still true to himself and his art. Respect!
Thanks for this infallibly amazing interview. It’s quite rare to watch Steve discuss his works as a composer with his peers in the rock community, and it only fascinates me so much because I have always wanted to see an expansive elaboration of how Steve navigates himself both as a rock guitar virtuoso and an esteemed composer, much like yourself Kip. It is very eloquent to see him present his artistic sensibilities in both those worlds. Cheers and thanks to you Kip, for articulating this so well… looking further for if there’s any part 3… :))
This guys such a legend! Thanks for this interview, really has helped me to appreciate little known artists pioneering new genre’s like Gran Hechicero, much love and thanks again!
That was so inspiring! I dream of your conversation with Geddy Lee. Two great musicians, two bassists, two multi-instrumentalists. You, Kip are a man of many talents, so you can talk to every big artist as equals. Greetings from Poland!
Many thanks for uploading this conversation. It is a great series. If you find the time it would be very cool to have more of these. It would also be very cool some interviewing you about your career as a classical composer, because I really appreciate that side of you not many people in the rock world know about. All the best Kip!
Loved these interviews Kip! Such great questions and the kind of things I've always wanted to hear his perspective on. Big fan of your work overall as well Kip, your solo albums are amazing as is your orchestral works.
Inherited conditioned responses. Love it! The animal survival part of our brain is real. Need for acceptance is how we learn from a baby. The trick is growing up and discovering the real me. We are each unique and enough. Knowing is beyond believing. Like it. Accepting the paradox.
This is food for the musician's soul. Thank you Steve and Kip for bringing philosophy and intellect to the rock music conversation. The only way this could be any better would be if Billy Sheehan, Stewart Copeland and Neil Peart were involved with a round table. Huzzah!
Wow! Such an incredible conversation I’m so curious to hear your music now! One question I’ve been curious about for a while and I’m not sure if it’s discussed is I hear an uncanny similarity ( in spirit and motific/ rhythmic contour ) between Vai’s Ballerina 12/24 ( from Passion and Warfare )and Paul Hindemith’s “ Interludium. Fast” from Ludus Tonalis ( it would be track 9 on a recording by Ivo Jensenn). Is it just me or does anyone hear it as well? I’m curious if Mr. Vai had heard or had been aware of the Hindemith d prior or during recording Passion and Warfare .thank you
Interesting question, I'll ask him and try to get an answer. My music can be heard here: open.spotify.com/album/5FfCSgyeAohZAeTqAGZCeN?si=2JsGFDt3RLeQcTz7iUhxpQ Thank you!
There’s nothing wrong with Mozart, he was a master of simple motives and achieved an outstanding level of expressiveness at the time. I think Mozart isn’t boring, but his compositions are too simple for a mind like Kip’s. My favourite composers are Bruckner and Bartok for different reasons.
Hey Mark, I think this section has been somewhat misinterpreted, there's no questioning the genius of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven towering about most everyone. My point was that I crave much more dense harmony of the 20th century and beyond like Bartok (great example) I often listen to late Beethoven string quartets in awe., as well and anything by Bach who's music is someone impenetrable at an incredible level of genius, and indeed Mozart (Requiem for example). anyway, thanks for watching!
If you're a classical composer, I guess this is a good interview, but I'm not, so it was pretty boring for me. This, after a phenomenal Alan Parsons interview. I've got all of Steve's guitar albums, but he's always been really, REALLY out there, musically and in speaking. I'm not sure Kip even understood some of what he was saying.
Interesting comment. I've read a few comment where people think this line of thinking is "out there", I guess for some it is. As an artist (in my opinion), the number one thing we do (consciously and unconsciously) is connect to the universe of ideas that is out there waiting for us to listen. Steve is very articulate about his process, but more importantly, what he's explaining is true for everyone who is open to it. If you're interested, you can hear my orchestral work here: open.spotify.com/album/5FfCSgyeAohZAeTqAGZCeN?si=W-KnXa-uQnmU_w6XxxE0Bg Thanks for watching.
I'll raise you (re Mozart, Beethoven, etc): I say it's the RUSSIANS and the FRENCH composers who were super-innovative.... and the germans and austrians were stiff robots. Predictable. I don't want to hear most classical that's pre 1850!
This is absolutely it with Steve Vai - the harmonic language. His tendencies, taste, feelings. The technical toolbox is out of this world and it still isn't "the thing" about his music. It's why he's Steve Vai and there are hundreds of other shred people shredding but not making music to the degree of sophistication that he has and does.
Thanks, Kip. I really enjoyed this. I have been a guitarist for 42 years and just recently discovered that closing my eyes opened up my playing and writing.
That. Was. Exceptional! Beyond the great tips for budding composers, the life tips can apply to anyone, creative or no. Interesting how Vai's answer to how you know when a piece is finished was so different than Parsons'! (the knowing) Agree that it's key to celebrate the accomplishments of others too. Our challenges definitely lead us to the cruxificion of the old us to create an improved version(if we're listening). Bravo both of you, so good!
Finally...seriously... finally someone asking good quality questions and having great conversations with Steve. I'm grateful that you didn't ask what type of picks/strings/guitar he uses lol!
Kip, this is amazing! Thank you for doing all of these. Having said that (and feel free to delete this comment, btw), could it be that the version of "Monster" you are using for the intro has some sort of audible click track bounced with it? Once again, great stuff and thanks for sharing these great conversations! Cheers from Argentina.
Always great to hear from you both. Loved Steve's comments about inspiration that's for you as well as inherited beliefs... so true. Also, "criticism is good for you." Wow! Thanks again Kip! Thanks Steve!
So many layers to Kip Winger. Winger, Kip Solo, symphonies, ballet, etc. These interviews and podcasts I watch, every layer so very interesting as time goes by. He's always absorbing, teaching and sharing. Kip is such an intriguing man. Intelligence in a word.
Isnt it privileged to have the freedom and spare time with this over analytical and technical playing when you are Rich now...because lets be frank in the 80s this music they are pushing now would of never sold and made money back in the day with this added symphonies....yeah there is a reason for that...People want just good ole Rock and Roll ....not this technical unnecessary note patterns that lead to nowhere...after listening to these videos I feel that they are complicating what should be simplicit and have fallen into some dmt hippie garbage...Listen Just because its technical and complicated and you "CAN" doesnt mean you should....because I can guarantee you that YOU are getting the meaning of your creation more than we need to listen to...because at this point its one ear and out the other...and I emphasize on "NEED"....we dont Need it or want it....WE crave Groove Rock that doesnt fall into a thousand note infrastructure ( exaggerating)...skipping and falling scales that only boost your technical over exaggerated ego but leave us the public saying what?...keep it simple stupid....not because we are not intellectual but because we crave simplicity in structure ... not to challenge your abilities but to put a cap on ..OK...its enough...FULL STOP....kind of like what we are doing with A.I. right now...Creating our unnecessary destruction...When is enough ...enough?
I don’t like any of them and specially Mozart !! But Bethooven and Vivaldi that’s what kept my mind even younger .. when I used to say that people who know my music mimic their rejection of my thoughts but they don’t tell me that I’m saying bullshit by respect to what I’m doing as composer but I saw that on their faces .. and now the great Steve himself is telling the same .. so ?? Other stuff when I use to talk about how I compose music I said listening that without effort In my mind than I try to transcribe it in reality, people almost laugh on my back .. which means that they can’t do it .. that’s all.
Kip, if you see this, I have a question. Do you also find meditation and maybe a middle eastern based or self perceptual zen like Ive heard Steve explain about his beliefs? My question is how does his zen mindset show itself in his writings? I dont know if youve heard him explain his religious or non religious views are, he explained a meditational sort of zen like belief. Im not here to judge anyones beliefs, I find myself wondering how your guys minds work.
so satisfying vai mention modern Composer Ianis xenkis,Igor Strainsky,Gyorgy Ligetti or i saw some interview on his ipod playlist also Edgard Varese. and lets not forger elliot carter.thanks kip, for digging the other guitar stuff from him..
I just cant imagine what it must be like to understand music on a level to where u can just write out on paper what you hear..... then hire people to play it. Never had the discipline for it. Gotta be an amazing feeling to be at that level.
haha, no that's not correct. I simply said I don't listen to much music before 1900 because I'm wanting to hear more complex harmonic structures. I've studied all the greats from 1600 on and have a great appreciation for many of them, especially certain pieces. Curious to know what come to mind for you when you think of "greatness" before 1900, there are so many.
Unlisteneable....wow....strong words from a Ad honorom doctor of music from berklee. Steve Vai went down a notch. John Cage...Reich...Fathers of them all.
I doubt Steve was talking about either of those composers (even though I mentioned Cage). The point of view we both share is that because academia felt it had to push even farther forward after atonalism etc. a lot of the more academic composers created "music" that wasn't actually music but were able to justify it simply because the establishment gave it a stamp of approval through the facade of academic association. I personally love Reich, Cage is philosophically interesting to me but not musically. Thanks for watching.
@@KipWingerTV Thank you for the reply. Agree with your last words. Contemporary music, serialism, improv and acousmatic did take a new turn thowards an architechtural design within music. Academic and aesthetics did push in the 60ties to experimentation and make statements beyond form and re established the concept…just like mozart and odd timing e.g , but then again…everything goes down to a personal preference. Greetings from a former scholar from Patagonia
The first time I have seen steve bested on the subject of classical.Kip was throwing out so many terms which implies he has a stronger foundation. Steve is a GENIUS but Kip is blowing my mind...you would just never have known this is the same guy that composed " seventeen" 😂😂😂
Thanks, a lot for sharing this unik interview with all of us. Huge respect for Steve Vai and I love the ol´ black/white picture in the background. F.Z. have had a profound influence on me, most of my life. Both as a Devine musician/composer and his bright personality. And the same goes for Mr. Steve Vai. Awesome!!!!
What a great interview!! Greetings from Brazil!! Kip, I remember when you came to my hometown, Ribeirão Preto, you played at a bar called Vila Dionísio, it was awesome. Hope you come back some day!!🤩
This was a great interview and I was blown away by Steve’s enormous talent. Prior to listening this, I was aware of his guitar virtuosity; now that I have experienced his compositional work, he is truly a musical genius.
