I have only recently discovered Steve Vie....wow! I have to admit I am in two minds about him though. He is hugely technically proficient - and a real musician, but he has a slight cheese element to his stuff. Still - amazing guitar!
Edit:- Changed the piece. This is fucking genius.
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Did you hear the story of how he got a job in Zappa's band?Rum wrote:I have only recently discovered Steve Vie....wow! I have to admit I am in two minds about him though. He is hugely technically proficient - and a real musician, but he has a slight cheese element to his stuff. Still - amazing guitar!
He listened to live recordings and transcribed several of Zappa's solos. He then sent a few to Frank, asking if he could work for him as an official transcriber. Frank was keen on the idea and arranged a meeting. At some point, Steve mentioned that he also played guitar a bit... you can guess the rest!
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There's a Mojo Mag special on Frank Z and this story is in it. That's how I have discovered Vie outside of Zappa's 'sphere'. I have to tell you that big softy that I am I have had tears streaming down my face listening to the huge talent this guys has since I discovered him just a few days ago. A tribute to sheer talent.Xamonas Chegwé wrote: He listened to live recordings and transcribed several of Zappa's solos. He then sent a few to Frank, asking if he could work for him as an official transcriber. Frank was keen on the idea and arranged a meeting. At some point, Steve mentioned that he also played guitar a bit... you can guess the rest!
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Rum wrote:I have only recently discovered Steve Vie....wow! I have to admit I am in two minds about him though. He is hugely technically proficient - and a real musician, but he has a slight cheese element to his stuff. Still - amazing guitar!
Edit:- Changed the piece. This is fucking genius.
He did an album called Alive in an Ultra World. You should get that.
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By the way, Rum, his name is Steve Vai, Vie. Just saying. 
I think I've got all of his solo albums. Most of them are pretty similar but all have at least a couple of stand out tracks. Flex-able (his first album) is probably the most atypical and probably my favourite.
You might like this - his tribute to Zappa.
I think I've got all of his solo albums. Most of them are pretty similar but all have at least a couple of stand out tracks. Flex-able (his first album) is probably the most atypical and probably my favourite.
You might like this - his tribute to Zappa.
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.
Salman Rushdie
You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic.
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Who needs a meaning anyway, I'd settle anyday for a very fine view.
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Paco
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I think we should do whatever Pawiz wants.
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Salman Rushdie
You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic.
House MD
Who needs a meaning anyway, I'd settle anyday for a very fine view.
Sandy Denny
This is the wrong forum for bluffing
Paco
Yes, yes. But first I need to show you this venomous fish!
Calilasseia
I think we should do whatever Pawiz wants.
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This is one of my favourite Vai performances:
Rum wrote:Does it occur to you that you have subscribed to the model of maleness you seem to be pushing in order to justify your innately hostile and aggressive nature? I have noticed it often and even wondered if it might be some sort of personality disorder. You should consider this possibility.
Things Rum has diagnosed me with to date: "personality disorder", autism, Aspergers.Rum wrote:Did I leave out being a twat? (With ref to your sig)
eRvin wrote:People can see what a fucking freak you are. Have you not noticed all the disparaging comments you get?
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XC, nice tribute
Zappa. Wish I had that version on CD. Yes, I believe in CDs! CDs are real, mp3s are not!
Zappa. Wish I had that version on CD. Yes, I believe in CDs! CDs are real, mp3s are not!
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Gonna rearrange our lives
International disaster, send for the master
Don't wait to see the white of his eyes
International disaster, international disaster
Price of silver droppin' so do yer Christmas shopping
Before you lose the chance to score (Pembroke)
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Let's Move To Cleveland. Well, lets not, I lived in Ohio 15 yrs.
International disaster, gonna be a blaster
Gonna rearrange our lives
International disaster, send for the master
Don't wait to see the white of his eyes
International disaster, international disaster
Price of silver droppin' so do yer Christmas shopping
Before you lose the chance to score (Pembroke)
Gonna rearrange our lives
International disaster, send for the master
Don't wait to see the white of his eyes
International disaster, international disaster
Price of silver droppin' so do yer Christmas shopping
Before you lose the chance to score (Pembroke)
Re: What are you listening to now?
Isn't this a lovely project: street musicians from all over the world:
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"Thundering Silence" by Never Was.
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