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
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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Salman Rushdie
You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic.
House MD
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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?
rum wrote:What a cunt you are. Truly.
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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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Let's Move To Cleveland. Well, lets not, I lived in Ohio 15 yrs.
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Isn't this a lovely project: street musicians from all over the world:
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