Steve Vai - Teeth of the Hydra (Official Music Video)

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"Teeth of the Hydra" from Steve Vai's new album "Inviolate"
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Hydra Tamer - Jack Butler
Director - BJ McDonnell
Producer - John Heller
Producer - Jason Salzman
Director Of Photography - Eric Leach
Art Director - Michael Mesker
Editor - Steve Vai
Sound Engineer / Assistant Editor - Greg Wurth
1st Assistant Camera - Andrew Degnan
2nd Assistant Camera - Dan Urbain
DIT - Tim Balcomb
Special FX Tech - Michael Engel
Gaffer - Jesse Jaraczewski
Best Boy Electric - Sam Needham
Electrician - Jason Blaustein
Key Grip - Adrian Neri
Best Boy Grip - Nick Kirsten
Grip - Damian Vega
Production Designer - Marlena Feehery
Set Dresser - Vince Voyson
Hair And Make Up Artist - Adrienne Lynn McDonnell
Production Coordinator - Michael Slater
Assistant Production Coordinator - Celia Fogel
Production Assistant - Gonzalo Gutierrez
Location Manager - Rabeyah Khan
Online Editor - Sean Phillip Rowe
Color Grade - Bryan Smaller
Guitar Tech - Thomas Nordegg
Wardrobe Stylist - Tony Sartino
Vector Management - Jason Henke
Bookkeeping Assistant - Pamela Dancy
Assistant Guitar Tech and Hydra Stand Builder - Gerald Capps
Builders of the Hydra - Kazuya Kuroki, Hirotada Nomura, Moti Kashiuchi
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@SteveVaiHimself 2 года назад

For more information on the Hydra: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1ehGGTS83m0.html Follow the Hydra on Instagram: @thehydraguitar

@peekaboohidenseeken5722 2 года назад

Ok well mind is blown now so it's time to smoke a fatty and relax on that note. Rewinding this and digging it even deeper this time. Thanks for another creation Mr. VAI Sir !

@ihatedill2447 2 года назад

@DVincentW 2 года назад

You always raise the bar.. and at the same time break the bars. To not see or hear limits.

@cristianmate1679 2 года назад

subi mas musica con la hydra que esto es una locura 🤯.sos como un dali de la musica bro

@atomnater 2 года назад

I could definitely play like this if I had the guitar I swear!! Just don’t put one in my hands and ask me to play…

@Zenthex Год назад

for me the impressive part is he didn't spent 6 minutes shredding three different instruments, but composed something tasteful that actually justifies the existence of such a monstrosity.

@fsmith6893 Год назад

That's what blew my mind, too. Vai used the entire instrument the whole time.

@richardlaino1079 Год назад

That’s about the best explanation possible…love it whenever people think outside the box…..

@timunknown6724 Год назад

There are 4 instruments

@dwbsai Год назад

Technically 6 instruments. The 12 string and bass have fretted and fretless parts.

@ronthompson95 Год назад

Well said

@interminablyperplexed4903 Год назад

Bet you didn't know the percussion is being played by his toes, and the fog has been following him around for years. What an artist 👏

@toddbuh Год назад

and his knee's does the cymbals, his ass plays the sax & the back of his head plays the gong. I can't say what body part plays the triangle :)

@TEKY61 Год назад

Jajajaja

@TEKY61 Год назад

Bravo

@writerone9510 Год назад

Singing??

@julio.eduardocenteno1471 Год назад

It´s about time the fog catches him...

@dublinbounder 2 месяца назад

The man IS the entire 80's. Just raw power, skill and grace.

@Death-np9yz Месяц назад

this somehow feels like its from a thousand years in the future and a thousand years in the past, this man truly is a multidimensional being that came to this planet during our time to bless us with mind bending music

@kcjacobs8399 2 года назад

That machine is INCREDIBLE. No way Ralph Macchio's gonna beat him now.

@Asphalt_Legend78 Месяц назад

No Mercy!

@Beef-it 15 дней назад

😂😂😂 ❤

@LowAMVUpLowDurrrr Год назад

Vai has no ceiling. Always innovative. Forever a legend in the guitar world.

@AD-kv9kj Год назад

Innovative?? This sounds exactly the same as his sound since the 80s and 90s... And multi-guitars have also been a common thing since the 80s (possibly 70s with Yes/Steve Howe?). This is very skilled, sure, but I don't understand why so many people think it's some pioneering sound. It just isn't and in fact sounds extremely dated.

@SmoltingWassie Год назад

He yeeted the whole concept from luca stricagnoli

@TheBestbackingtracks Год назад

@@AD-kv9kj Salty? lololol

@kaladinstormblessed8790 Год назад

@@AD-kv9kj COMMON!? where tf do you live?

@kyrkwalters964 Год назад

Facts

@harrymingelickr883 5 дней назад

This is why he played with Frank for so long. Pure Talent and Artistry , a Master of the Instrument.

@beauxviggidy7275 5 месяцев назад

I know I didn't just watch this man play a guitar, bass, and sitar at once. This man isn't a Hydra, he is Vishnu

@nishanth6403 3 месяца назад

Hahha best comment

@UncleSamurai2 3 месяца назад

Don’t forget the harp

@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 3 месяца назад

I think the top neck’s a twelve string, but it’s extremely impressive though, right?

@magicalmagicmagician5223 3 месяца назад

this is him with only 2 arms, imagine the music he could create if he had all the arms necessary to play all the instruments at the same time

@LEOsoulMonarch 2 месяца назад

You have never lied, and you have never missed brotha.

@tbecker403 2 года назад

This is the most Steve Vai thing ever. I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked, but he has made a career of doing things his way and pushing his technical boundaries. If he’s not an artist, I don’t know who is.

@33shin33 2 года назад

once we don't like a music an artist plays it is very unlikely we will listen to all his/her songs so it's all up to you here are my favorites: Boston Rain Melody (I'll suggest the Cesar Huesca cover by the way) Tender Surrender For the love of the god I know you're here Whispering a prayer Building the Church

@sjb7183 2 года назад

He's not an artist he's a wizard

@AlexVonCrank 2 года назад

@@sjb7183 all Wizards consider themselves artists.

@hostiaya 2 года назад

@@33shin33 thank you for the list, I was needing something like that to start with Steve

@Zancb 2 года назад

"I have never heard a Steve Vai song I’ve liked" - excuse me? I'm not saying you have to like his music, but there's not one song you don't at least like a little bit? His talent is simply amazing. There are some songs I don't like, but I think his body of work there has to be at least one song you like.

@WoodwardEnglish 2 года назад

This would have won the Crossroads battle!!!!

@UsTheMusicTVOfficial 2 года назад

Yeah seriously! He would have totally smoked that kid! 😅🤣😂

@7777Lace 2 года назад

EXACTLY

@MAntos-xw6iu 2 года назад

Dont underestimate mr. miyagis teachings...

@7777Lace 2 года назад

@@MAntos-xw6iuHahahahahaha! Classic!!!🤘🏽

@renopereira1434 2 года назад

TRUE STORY 🤘🤣🎸

@jonathansfv3109 10 месяцев назад

That’s it. This guy wins at guitar. He has reached master level He is the greatest guitar player in the world.

@glockmaster9516 8 месяцев назад

God-bard

@TheSteinbitt 5 месяцев назад

It’s been that way for 40 years already.

@ripjaffurs 24 дня назад

haha didn’t know jimmy page had died…

@jonathansfv3109 24 дня назад

@@ripjaffurs Jimmy is alive and well as of this moment

@thetrav2100 14 дней назад

have u also heard of micheal angelo batio?

@shadowleaf2334 21 день назад

His face says it all. Can't tell where he ends and the music begins, it's all one.

@jcthomas1836 2 года назад

40 years into his career, constantly innovating and kicking ass. Flawless victory!

@aylbdrmadison1051 2 года назад

I'll always remember hearing The Attitude Song in 1984 for the first time. I ran into a friend in Berkeley who had it on a cassette tape. Hearing that forever changed how I played and even looked at what was possible with the guitar.

@ryuzaki4638 2 года назад

The gimmicks are innovation? LOL noobs everywhere

@itmamwc4674 2 года назад

@@ryuzaki4638 what did Vai ever do to you? why on earth are you going around leaving such hateful comments everywhere in this comment section? do you really have no life? are you down THAT BAD? please get help!

@BloodReaver7 2 года назад

@@ryuzaki4638 go watch your "great" 30-second tik tok guitar videos, child

@mentevisualizadora Год назад

And fatality

@choontax880 2 года назад

I'm surprised it doesn't have a full drum set attached to it.

@PooNinja 2 года назад

Midi widget 🤔

@bayuramadhan5293 2 года назад

dude.... hahahahaha

@MrStefanuzumaki 2 года назад

Don't give him ideas. 😂

@constablekohler 2 года назад

His career will be limited not by musical ideas or technique but by how much weight he can carry on his shoulders on stage lol

@MantasticHams 2 года назад

You weren't looking at the back of the guitar(s?), he was playing the drums with his dick and balls that whole time.

@SaintD382 4 месяца назад

This is absolutely incredible: playing three instruments at one time. Amazing timing and accuracy.

@misterleo8183 4 месяца назад

Actually four

@MyUsualComment 4 месяца назад

Looks like you missed the small harp at the bottom of the instrument :D (Which he was also playing and why he was making wide arcs with his strumming hand).

@PlasmaFuzer 2 месяца назад

He even had a full lick across all three necks during the solo.

@manuelpedrosd 2 месяца назад

The track is crap, like most Vai’s tracks

@lance56 Месяц назад

@@manuelpedrosd Love to hear your take there champ, loser

@KingBrewHA 5 дней назад

Zappa would be shaking his head laughing in disgust and proud all at the same time

@TheLateBoyScout 2 года назад

The only reason to be Steve Vai is so you can rock 4 different stringed instruments at once while kickin' it in a misty dungeon with a headband on... which is a great reason to be Steve Vai.

@MetalJesusRocks 2 года назад

Ok. We all knew Steve Vai was great…but this is NEXT FUCKING LEVEL! Seriously blown away.

@blackdragons95 2 года назад

Yo Love all the vids dude! love from Sweden!

@uneverything 2 года назад

I totally agree. For this, clicking Like just isn't strong enough !! YT needs to add a Love button !! BTW I 've been subbed to you for years MJR. I knew you had good taste in music ! Rock On !!

@Nig0 2 года назад

He's not aging, he's just advancing.

@robjoyner1167 2 года назад

yea my jaw dropped. for real

@tanchokdewan9020 2 года назад

For me shawn lane and marty are great steve vai is too but jason becker damn

@brettmiddleton4284 2 месяца назад

I,ve loved this guy since he was with Zappa! This is amazing!

@EricJMyrick 9 месяцев назад

Probably the coolest guitar performance I've ever seen. I know people will say its not a guitar but you know what I mean!!!!! This is really what it looks like to master an instrument. He made it look so easy!

@jeanfrancois125 8 месяцев назад

Agree

@MisterSwagify 2 года назад

It's so baffling to see someone so far into their career still constantly innovating in ways we never anticipated. Just when you think everything's already been done Steve is always there to prove you wrong.

@user-ih1ko4uy2p 2 года назад

СПАСИБО!РОК ТРЕШ! Trash 🎸🎸- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6x9jcQBVCxc.html

@birbdad1842 2 года назад

I wouldn't call this innovating, cause it really doesn't move anything forward. Instead it shows how far one man can push his own talent to even greater heights. This can only be played by the very elite of the masters.

@sergedenovo2389 2 года назад

No it felt like he's muddying the waters of what he did in the past.

@MisterSwagify 2 года назад

@@birbdad1842 Never seen someone build like 7 different instruments into one guitar body and play all of them simultaneously, and with the inclusion of semi-fretted-semi-fretless necks on top of that. That's not innovative at all? I mean we've seen Michael Angelo Batio doing double neck stuff but nothing like this. This is definitely treading new ground as far as guitar playing is concerned.

@kaibartling7085 2 года назад

So well said. Unbeleavably good stuff from Mr. Vai.

@ericdrei Год назад

The Producers: You can't play rythm, solo and base at the same time. Steve: Yes.

@ahnilatedahnilated7703 Год назад

You mean "Steve: "hold my beer"

@apersonontheinternet8034 10 месяцев назад

You can't even spell 'bass' m8.

@hungrybear854 10 месяцев назад

@@apersonontheinternet8034 😝

@iamhere444 10 месяцев назад

*and a harp

@avoidralph 10 месяцев назад

Haha, yes, I can't...

@johnpeace6968 8 месяцев назад

I'm dumbfounded by this as an accomplishment. But I keep watching and listening over and over because it's also a legit great song. Just incredible!

@cvnagam2066 5 месяцев назад

nah: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DmRXfLhtpMU.htmlfeature=shared&t=719

@logangodofcandy 2 месяца назад

What drugs where you using whole listening to this trash?

@JaysonSherlock 10 месяцев назад

I've never seen or heard anything like this before. This is earth shattering ground breaking stuff. Steve Vai, you have gone way beyond the top of the mountain, your smashing through the stratosphere. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

@hugosantos1476 Год назад

The man is a legend. A true guitar HERO.

@joeyh9619 Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H2p45aoMaTI.html

@chrisco1238 Год назад

Hello, I had the chance to see the passion and warfare tour in Paris. And you?

@gjacobson76 Год назад

Check out his appearance on Zappa Universe, when Dweezil and Steve were having a guitar battle.

@samtro Год назад

You misspelled GOD ;)

@Chris-cb4ig Год назад

And now alone, Jeff is dead . He's the only one who can use a guitar ... fully

@maxteks1653 2 года назад

I love how he creates a unique instrument, a unique song , a perfect utilization of the instruments performance and turns it all into a killer sounding composition with the performance to go along with it.

@realscience948 2 года назад

Of course he is a great player….just wish he would put less emphasis on the show biz side of his things, and maybe stray a little bit away from his signature Frank Zappaish overall sound!

@infectiousanxiety 8 дней назад

Steve... I am speechless as Lady gaga over this. So, so very well done, your dedication, passion and talent is simply unmatched at this point.

@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 6 месяцев назад

First Vai song I ever heard. Just typed in “triple neck guitar” into the search bar after I decided I actually thought multi neck guitars were pretty cool. Stumbled upon a picture of Vai holding the Hydra, and when I finally listened to the song seriously, I was amazed that anyone could do this! Nowadays, Vai’s the only one I could ever see doing anything like Teeth of The Hydra. I really admire that he still makes incredible music when he’s not exactly a young man anymore, it’s like as he’s aged, his writing and playing has just gotten even better.

@williamschettler 5 месяцев назад

I listen to all types of music,I stumble across this and listened to it and wow, first song i herd from him also., Makes me wonder how someone can be so plugged into his instrument.by the way his guitar has 4 sets of strings.

@buckbreaker5185 3 месяца назад

He absolutely nails this live too

@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 3 месяца назад

@@buckbreaker5185 Yeah, I saw there’s a video of him playing live at the G3 reunion tour. He does it brilliantly, especially considering the fact that it’s not really at the angle it should be for you to have the most control over it. It’s a massive guitar, but I think it’s probably be easier to play if you didn’t have to basically lean your side over it. So considering he’s at that disadvantage, it’s absolutely awesome that he can play it as well as he does still

@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 3 месяца назад

@@williamschettler Never thought Vai would be my thing, but just learning about his career and all he’s done, I can’t help but be inspired, especially by this.

@n11ls 3 месяца назад

Go check the work of Jason Becker, one of Steve Vai's friend. An another true genius that was following the path of Steve and even EVH before being diagnosed with ALS. A very inspiring human

@leroyjenkins4811 2 года назад

Just when you think Steve Vai has reached the ultimate level, he goes and composes a piece of music that takes the bar even higher. I’m blown away by this performance and don’t really know what else to say.

@Matt_Holcomb 2 года назад

Idk dude Knappsack was close

@leroyjenkins4811 2 года назад

@@Matt_Holcomb While Knappsack was an incredible piece of music, I enjoyed Teeth of the Hydra much more because the tempo was much slower and it’s not as busy. I could actually hear what he was playing. And what you don’t play is just as important as what you do play sometimes. I could hear the emotions and atmosphere he was trying to create here. Playing a lot of notes really fast doesn’t always create the best piece of music or tell the best story per se. It’s more important than ever, especially in instrumental music, to use the sounds to influence the audience’s state of mind because there aren’t any lyrics. You have to use the sounds to create a mood. Simply put, I liked the mood I got from Teeth of the Hydra more than the mood I got from Knappsack. Both are excellent. I just like Hydra more. Just my personal preference. If you like Knappsack, that’s cool. There is no right or wrong when it comes to music, just preferences. Have a good one. I’m just glad we can agree than Vai and his music are great.

@xXAlmdudlerXx 2 года назад

@@Matt_Holcomb Knappsack was purely technical. This here has melody

@Matt_Holcomb 2 года назад

@@xXAlmdudlerXx oh yeah 100%. This to is technical to. But I agree this has way more feeling. I have watched it atleast 30 times since last night.

@ChronicMetamorphosis 2 года назад

When I first heard the album, my ears couldn't conceive all the sounds coming from one instrument. Now that I watch Steve perform it, it's a totally different experience. That is one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. Period. Edit: I've honestly never been more inspired to explore music. The mental clarity I got from seeing that is astonishing. Thank you, Steve.

@curiositydivine 2 года назад

I hear ya on that. This is my favourite track on the album but now seeing him do all that on one guitar, overlapping the instruments, it’s mind bogglingly impressive and Steve just confirms time and again (think knappsack) why he’s the greatest of all time.

@guitaristssuck8979 2 года назад

M U L T I T R A C K S

@ernestnelson2407 Месяц назад

just saw him play that in Boston on tour with Satch. It blew my mind. It's more than just practice that brought those guys up to the top. It's a love affair

@SharonDesmond-wh1oh 19 дней назад

I just saw Vai play this last week! Unbelievable until you see him play it and hear the sounds he gets out of it. He is otherworldly. He moves like a dancer, he looks like a model with those gorgeous cheekbones. ❤

@grantg98 10 месяцев назад

This is jaw dropping. Just jaw dropping. If this doesn't prove Steve Vai a master of the guitar, nothing will.

@Rhamsody 2 года назад

Been listening to this guy for 20 years and somehow, he STILL manages to blow me away. His multi guitar work never disappoints. I was blown away with I Know Your Here, and now this. Unbelievable. 👏🏾👍🏾

@nickv.7181 2 года назад

And don't forget Fever Dream!

@user-yx9ub3ks2o 2 года назад

Игра света 🎸👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vLw3ecmuZas.html

@shrineofbeats6447 2 года назад

If he hasn't bored you in 20 yrs ,why will it happen now?😉

@paulanthony8113 2 года назад

Yes.alot of people just don't know 🙄that vai is the best at being the different guitar player who is on a level no one can reach.thats the truth!!

@tronca76 2 года назад

Same ❤

@MusicisWin 2 года назад

Hearing this song first and then seeing it played now, I appreciate it on a whole other level. Awesome work, Steve, you did it again!

@shredwithmeg8080 2 года назад

I think you are gonna buy this guitar too. Would suit your vintage pedals and amps...Your collection is insane. I would love to see you play this guitar

@sikzo4628 2 года назад

Hell yea, I personally wouldn't have thought that he'd use all of it at once in one session, but holy shit... he did the job of at least 3 people in one instrument, but hey we're talking about Steve Vai after all, so that shouldn't be too big of a surprise lol

@CongealedMilk 2 года назад

@Music is Win I did the same thing, also, erm, if Gotta Have Rock N' Roll is uh, ever auctioning this, you should do it, lol

@alexandremocan140 2 года назад

Seems he liked your idea of 50-50 neck (half fret half fretless). Has to be nice when your idea inspired players like Vai.

@moreblack 2 года назад

Tyler, I think this is historic.

@matthewduncan9405 5 дней назад

I think I commented already when it first came out but man I revisited this again it is really is amazing after all these years Vai is still pushing himself well past his comfort levels to create a piece of art and triumph like this. Really remarkable stuff 🎉

@kickinwinghotboi883 5 месяцев назад

Man, even his performance, his movements. Awesome

@7shinta7 2 года назад

"Sorry Steve, we somehow couldn't find a bass and 2nd guitar player" - "Fine I'll do it myself!" what a legend XD

@lesliedavis686 2 года назад

YEAH AND HE SAID NO PROBLEM.

@CesarHuescaMusic 2 года назад

Pure and absolute Vaism.

@pavelesaulopeztriminio7537 2 года назад

Hey señor Huesca, Saludos!!!

@urquizabaldelomardiego7047 2 года назад

Maestro Huesca mucho gusto, habrá un voz de locutor acerca de la ibanez Hydra o guitarras exóticas

@user-yx9ub3ks2o 2 года назад

Игра света 🎸👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vLw3ecmuZas.html

@dogmainfinito8943 2 года назад

Gracias Vai por innovar y mantener la faceta de artista

@raulrgh 2 года назад

Yes, thats a proper word for this

@emmanuelweinman9673 2 месяца назад

This man is having an out of body experience playing that guitar 😂

@neonblack211 5 месяцев назад

Steve just wont stop will he, he's definitely one of the greats whether you appreciate it or not, he's never lost his mojo unlike a lot of solo guitar guitar players

@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 года назад

Steve Vai further proving that he’s transcended humanity when it comes to making music.

@jax1670 2 года назад

Ayo what happened to the Zeref pfp

@TheRealWalterWhite311 2 года назад

Even on the steve vai video, Just Some Guy without a mustache I fucking love you dude

@j.d.6915 2 года назад

Just needs an electric keyboard near the back!

@lunantix 2 года назад

I never thought that you would ever be here

@YT0091 2 года назад

Steve got tired of people covering his songs on RU-vid so he wrote this. Your move, RU-vidrs.

@drewskiee9254 2 года назад

Hires full band

@nipulkradmsinatagras8293 2 года назад

Cole Rolland: *"No, thanks."* Ola Englund: *"I'd rather go shopping!"* Stevie T. *"I'm dating my ex-girlfriend instead."*

@daphenomenalz4100 2 года назад

@@nipulkradmsinatagras8293 😂

@spanqueluv9er 2 года назад

Pretty sure he’s not that petty, bud.🤦‍♂️🤡

@YT0091 2 года назад

@@spanqueluv9er It was obvious sarcasm. Maybe the internet isn't for you.

@Holyspokes Месяц назад

First time, I listened with my headphones and was very impressed by the sound and progression of this tune. The second time, I listened while I watched the video. This reminds me of the Star Trek chess board with three levels. I haven’t played it, but it is very impressive. Wow.

@fatfreddyscat5173 2 месяца назад

I truly dig on Mr Vai's energy. It's been a long time and I was wonderin' where he'd gottn off to. Nice.. 😃

@johncollins4029 Год назад

It’s gonna take a while for my mind to be able to comprehend the level of mastery this man has achieved over the span of his legendary career. He’s the idol of many of my idols in music. So much respect for this man

@erickc6619 2 года назад

Showing all of us why he's the high priest and guru of the electric "guitar". The master....

@ephraimmann 2 года назад

The Legend

@dilemma7737 Месяц назад

Man Steve is such a hero and I haven't paid attention to him for awhile because I got listening to other stuff but he is the guy that really blew my beginner mind when I was first learning guitar. He's such a creative player and continues to do some new stuff that isn't quite expected. He's done so much for rock guitar! I've seen him in concert 3 times and was never not blown away. I hope to meet him maybe some day!

@brandon_945 10 месяцев назад

I didn’t get to experience the 80’s but through this song I feel like I’m getting a taste of 70’s/80’s greatness - because those were times that electric guitar playing was constantly being challenged and taken to the next level and so many of the great players we all admire were being born. This song and performance is inspiring and captivating and we should all be thankful that Vai is continuing to share with us his uniqueness and unrivaled talent.

@AaronMatthies 2 года назад

Wow! There's something so hypnotic about this performance. I can't imagine how long it would have taken to figure out how to write and play something on this beast, then to turn it into a cohesive performance. Absolutely stunning.

@johnposey8324 2 года назад

For Steve it prolly took no time at all. I mean the man basically freestyles the halo theme sing

@samlee2562 2 года назад

It took him 50 years to get there, then he made this up in a few hours 🙃

@yeesenchai 2 года назад

Wasn’t it the other way around, he had something to write and needed Ibanez to build it since years ago. Forgot which interview it was but it’s was definitely regarding the Hydra.

@AaronMatthies 2 года назад

Just read an interview and he said it took him six weeks to learn how to play the Hydra. That's a serious learning curve to work with just to feel comfortable with playing it.

@stuhrling302 2 года назад

Seriously, very few guitarists can consistently blow my mind again and again. Steve vai is an absolute creative legend.

@mrshankly213 2 года назад

Agreed. Absolutely out of this world.

@kuro2797 2 года назад

If you’re looking for guitar mastery that goes beyond the paradigm of the eighties (no disrespect at all to Steve Vai) check out any video by “Ichika Nito.” Watch a few videos and you’ll know what I mean. Not a virtuoso for the sake of it, the song always comes first - but man in his technical skill outstrips some of the masters of the past.

@mrshankly213 2 года назад

@@kuro2797 Yeah been watching his videos for ages now, maybe OP has also? Thanks for the suggestion though.

@StandingGoatsRescue 3 месяца назад

I’ve been a fan of Steve’s music for a few decades…and he constantly improves with each day that passes. Thank you for sharing this amazing piece with us Steve, you are certainly the best guitarist out there today. This one touches the soul if you truly “listen”!

@halbellows8578 2 месяца назад

This reinforces my belief that the human being is a most perfect creation, a warrior of infinite capacity and capability. Bless.

@robinjohnsonpropheticeagle3733 2 года назад

Absolutely jaw dropping.....the only thing left to ponder ...is what the case looks like for this guitar.

@kkramp1984 2 года назад

Or where is the strap holding it up?

@thewaldfe9763 2 года назад

The case is probably what you see in the video: it's easier to walk into the case of of the Hydra to play it than trying to to take it out 😜

@StavK 2 года назад

Watched this with my jaw dropped all the way through. Congratulations to Mr Vai for always pushing the envelope on the instrument, what an inspiration to younger generations of musicians!

@bizrlee 5 месяцев назад

I'm a drummer. I do not play guitar. But holy goddamn Jesus Christ shit. That's the most amazing thing I've ever seen. I've always loved Steve Vai as a player. I guess when you're so badass, there's nowhere left to go... you get to this.

@RobertGoodmanBand 7 месяцев назад

Hey Steve love this. My wife Brady and me came over to your house In LA 1989- where you auditioned me for White Snake- to sing and play keys. You were working on passion and warfare - you played me a track. We also went to your wedding party in China Town. I battled cancer in 2018- all the while writing and recording. Would love to sing for you someday. Keep being a Zen Master. Much ❤ Robert - ps we are Corrine’s friends.

@thedude4672 2 года назад

Vai's manager: "You're going to need to hire a bassist and rhythm guitarist for this composition." Vai: "No, I'll play bass, rhythm, and lead myself. At the same time. On the same guitar."

@chrisperry132 2 года назад

We need to cut costs!!!!

@Helljumper91 2 года назад

This is officially the coolest thing I've ever seen. Legendary doesn't even begin to describe it.

@Assemblagetr Год назад

slow version is on my channel

@Coastal-TV Год назад

this is awesome

@SmoltingWassie Год назад

Look up luca stricagnoli then, he's the guy who Steve stole this concept from.

@TheEffence Год назад

@@SmoltingWassie Stole the concept?🤣The first prototype of Hydra is from 2016 while Luca first used a multi-neck guitar in 2018. Do some research before you start accusing people of "stealing concepts"..

@SmoltingWassie Год назад

@@TheEffence you're wrong but it's cute how you talk tough over the internet. Nice mobile game video, sure you're fighting off the women.

@annewick3287 6 месяцев назад

This is one of the most insane but totally awesome things I've ever seen. He is playing lead, rhythm guitar, bass and sitar simultaneously!! Next level!! A total masterpiece

@gordonstarship Месяц назад

I had a feeling 6 strings wasn't going to be enough. Then we added a 7th string. Fast forward 40 years.... What the heck is this? I salute you Steve Vai. That was incredible.

@prodriver2112 Год назад

The instrument itself is a work of art, the amazing sounds created by the master himself is an elaborate show. . Pure genius. This is art. Eargasm at its finest. Anyone else listening to this at 2am?

@surfingalien30 Год назад

midnight here and just blown away by this one! A lot going on here!!

@franzp56 Год назад

eargasm? wonderful neologism! 🤩👏

@jaiveersingh3415 Год назад

3 am bruh 🤝

@counterstrike89 Год назад

I agree, the instrument, the design, the backdrop, the directing, the whole thing, was a real work of art. Its nice to see such feeling still put into this, every note is so important, every sound fx, the attention to detail here shows.

@Havoccus Год назад

2pm here but still hits hard as a rock!

@AlexMoukalaMusic 2 года назад

Me before clicking the video: "I know Steve Vai is next level but there's no way he's gonna use all that together". Me after watching the video: 🤡

@pabbergara 2 года назад

same here

@Skyverb 2 года назад

You think guitars are your ally? He was born into it; molded by it. He didn't see tabs till he was a man. And by then he found them blinding.

@GVike 2 года назад

With this instrument, alternate tunings are key to play all three necks... but then you'd need Vai's skill too and eh, nah... no one gets there.

@israeljacobson3132 2 года назад

Vai is total proof Aliens are musicians

@danielesussarello8340 2 года назад

@@israeljacobson3132 🤣🤣🤣🤣già il tuo nome si capisce che alieno sei.....

@neurotraumatized-thrall 5 месяцев назад

Steve Vai is a Rock-N-Roll-Gladiator and he wields a three bladed guitar!

@user-sx2fp8yp8c 2 месяца назад

Сказать что я в недоумении, как такое возможно, это мало! Сколько выдумки у Стива Вая. Талантище.

@justinlim7557 2 года назад

I mean. Steve is one of the true rock stars exist today. His aura, passion, ingenuity. He could very sit back but no he always challenges and innovates. It’s beautiful. Always appreciated his passion for guitar and music. Great guy

@Dilworthy 2 года назад

I've been waiting to see this "guitar"in action, I'm not disappointed, absolutely brilliant!!! Keep on rocking Steve!

@marigoro 9 месяцев назад

I saw him on live and was amazing. What a creative mind with crazy techniques! A true artist.

@frankpell5397 4 месяца назад

Captivating.... Ever get that feeling when you want to say something but you know anything you say won't come close to what you're feeling?

@axelanders9053 4 месяца назад

exactly, unreal performance i've no words

@shane2973 2 года назад

Notice how, with ALL of these instrumental options at his disposal, he still allows the piece to breathe. Taking advantage of the ability to not fill up every moment with something...pretty amazing!

@willcastano3529 2 года назад

True, unlike about 80% of modern musicians who just saturate every song they play. Vai is amazing.

@throwacnt7603 2 года назад

It's particularly amazing for Steve Vai, it's like he mastered himself and thought it out instead of wanking it out. I was in awe.

@thesilverjedi9323 2 года назад

This guy....Holy crap. He keeps on getting more creative. A TRUE artist.

@alansbl 9 месяцев назад

Man I love Steve vai he’s not only a legend even the god level ! I stated know him since 13 years ago and he’s solo and melody appeal me a lot ! It’s clean, powerful and encouraging! He’s guitar solo and music inspire my life a lot and he’ll be my legend forever!

@willhenderson3602 Месяц назад

I dearly love good instrumentals with guitar's. When they are like this thank u

@GlauberLCR 2 года назад

I've counted at least five different instruments in this guitar - Regular guitar - "Sitar", half fret half fretless - Bass, half fret half fretless - Lyre (or kind of) - Some simple synthesizers I'm still impressed on how he not only can conduct them all beautifully, but also in how he came up with such BRILLIANT composition! Long live Steve Vai!

@GORF_EMPIRE 2 года назад

I think what you call a Sitar I'd classify more easterly like a Japanese koto... but I dig where you are coming from. Knowing Steve Vai, he probably meant it to play as both ( if not more) anyway 🤣

@niqbal81 2 года назад

that's a 7 string guitar

@user57675 2 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1ehGGTS83m0.html 12-string guitar 7-string guitar bass (4-string) harp (13-string)

@themightyjse220 2 года назад

That little sitar lick was totally bad ass wasn't it!?

@GlauberLCR 2 года назад

@@themightyjse220 I'm mesmerized by it!

@nathanbarnes4583 2 года назад

Over 40 years into Steve's career and he's still innovating like this?! I'm almost moved to tears to see the flame in him burning so brightly!

@cesarrub94 2 года назад

exactly how I feel!!

@cartopia6161 6 месяцев назад

That is talent! Being able to know the location of each string, and controlling each hand placement on different parts of the guitar. Amazing! Thanks for pushing the envelope Vai.🤘🏽

@martinhorak4877 8 месяцев назад

I can't get it out of my head... really love it... That Gilmourish soloing is superb... incredible performance

@joegesch8589 Год назад

It's so funny, there's so many people these days with multiple neck guitars or 10 times the strings they normally have all doing stuff on RU-vid and whatever. Then along comes Steve Vai and shows you how it's really done. This man never disappoints. I'm a drummer and I'm not usually too into guitar stuff, but this guy has mesmerized me since the mid 80's. He was a big part of my childhood and it's nice to see the guy never stopped growing, his ego all seems to be contained within his guitar playing. He never comes off as the absolute legend that he is.

@Priyadarshan_Nag 2 года назад

This man’s imagination, intellect, creativity, persistence, and passion is unbelievable!!!

@joaodonate2388 10 месяцев назад

This is such a comfort video for me... Every time I watch it I feel such joy, cause I know how much passion he has for the guitar, and to me that is very inspiring ❤ Gotta love him

@InvirisAmbient 2 месяца назад

I keep coming back to this video. It's one of the most inspiring compositions and displays of musicianship I have ever seen. Mr. Vai, you have outdone yourself which is something I never thought you could do after following your career since Flex-able. What a musician!

@christineayres7199 Год назад

Steve Vai is a genius 42 years on since we first saw him on TV hes still a legend he gets better with age like a fine wine.

@LIVEMusicHD Год назад

He Play With Frank Zappa !!! 🎸

@christineayres7199 Год назад

@@LIVEMusicHD Yeah I think his first performance was in 1980 with Zappa , That's where Vai got his weirdness from lol 😆

@Urbaaniapina Год назад

And he ain't that bad looking either! 😄😉

@sandragriffiths9692 Год назад

6.6.66 says it all, he is special

@nobody-cc4pg Год назад

@@sandragriffiths9692 he turned 6 on 6.6.66 and the time was 6 somewhere :)

@MSNGR415 2 года назад

There’s guitar players and guitar gods and then there’s Vai, a being from another planet. This is insane.

@RevenantThe 4 дня назад

Steve Vai Is the goat

@jenniferlhansen7463 День назад

Still amazing after all these years

@jongomm 2 года назад

Oh fuck, this is giving me dangerous ideas. But then Steve Vai has been giving me dangerous musical ideas since I was 12 years old. My gratitude for his art & the inspiration is immeasurable.

@bobbymack4873 2 года назад

THE Jon Gomm Legend !! and yes , WHAT a stonker from Stevie

@BrutalHumor777 2 года назад

Steve has been plaguing my mind with his dangerous ideas all these years too! Since the age of 16 he has filled my mind with his creative insanity!

@williancaverna8394 2 года назад

I love u both!

@omraajchauhan4346 2 года назад

@@bobbymack4873 yy yuy yy 66 yy y

@Shiver020 2 года назад

he as the thing, and he is giving it for free thats nuts.

@jeffreycollins7297 2 года назад

All that beautiful space surrounding everything. His hands are going like mad and yet it all sounds so tranquil. Thanks Steve!

@lonnieblackburn6189 2 года назад

@rmanieri Месяц назад

Impressive masterpiece.

@kevinjackson3332 10 месяцев назад

You’ve never ceased to amaze me. Thank you for all of your efforts, and your absolutely incredible music. 🤘

@morkeherrer2024 2 года назад

This man is the only one that's using 100% of his brain

@gracyvuna7848 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@pedrofalves 2 года назад

I can think of Michael Angelo Batio , he maybe uses over 100% of his brain, he could have two brains :D

@gracyvuna7848 2 года назад

@@pedrofalves 😃

@stompfolks 2 года назад

Nope

@itowedin 2 года назад

Very cool to see Vai still innovating. That made me feel good as a guitar player.

@Zeta9966 2 года назад

It made you feel good? He always has the opposite effect on me. He makes me want to quit.

@antemorph66 2 года назад

@@Zeta9966 it's good to know the art of guitar playing can still move forward. Too many people doing the same things now

@Zeta9966 2 года назад

@@antemorph66 yes agreed. Steve Vai has always been in a class of his own though. But that’s a good thing. All these new guitar heroes are still nowhere near as quality honestly.

@antemorph66 2 года назад

@@Zeta9966 agreed

@AD-kv9kj 2 года назад

I think I'm alone in feeling this song isn't innovating anything. Rock and prog with double and triple guitars has been around for decades and this song sounds the same as Vai's stuff from the 90s and still with that 80s hair metal vibe. Technically brilliant of course, but musically nothing new at all and even the video looks like an 80s Meatloaf set with Vai's usual dose of overly self-indulgent cringe.

@Gribmaster123 7 месяцев назад

Aw Stevie…… now you’re just showing off, aren’t ya??? Exquisite!!!!

@ivanivanof689 9 месяцев назад

twice a masterpiece! super masterpiece! Steve Vai has outdone himself! (and everyone else) bravo!!! bravo!!! bravo!!!

@alpenaman40 2 года назад

Only Steve Vai could pull off this musical madness, what a treat for our ears! Thanks for the years of innovative music we've all enjoyed

@MaskedRiderChris 2 года назад

I love that this triple necked monstrosity was used in a fresh, creative, and musical manner without an ounce of novelty present throughout this entire song. Then again, this is Steve Vai we're talking, here. One of America's greatest musical treasures strikes again as only he can! This is just plain brilliant, and I expect no less from the man.

@scotthahn6978 2 года назад

This Dude is an Alien!!!! Steve is absolutely amazing!!! Sick guitar work and great writer!! 👍 🤟

@annabrittle9752 6 месяцев назад

Just saw Steve Vai last night live! Was INCREDIBLE!!! He also played this!

@brouillis9585 Месяц назад

That guitar is biblically accurate.

@Mexxx65 2 года назад

This Man has been at the CROSSROADS........for most of his life And Slaying it every single time!!!! With a sound that no-one, anywhere, has ever heard before!!!! HUGE respect from me.

@sagewallace1 2 года назад

;)

@JamesMiller69 Год назад

Imagine being this good at literally anything, unreal. Also kudos to whoever designed the guitar and the set, the asthetic is perfection.

@paunservos 7 месяцев назад

Its like straight out of a sci-fi video game

@logansfury 5 месяцев назад

Steve is a guitar-god. Prince was similarly multi-talented in many many instruments. He played to my certain knowledge - with expertise - piano, guitar, bass and drums, and may well have been able to play orchestral instruments like woodwinds and brass as well.