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STEVE VAI VIDEO RELEASES:

This is a listing of Steve Vai's video releases, in order of most recent release. You can order any of these titles below via the links provided.


Visual Sound Theories

Steve Vai: "Visual Sound Theories" [Released 2007]

Epic/Red Ink 88697 06155 9

Steve's long-awaited and much anticipated DVD, Visual Sound Theories will be released through Sony/Epic on September 18, 2007. This DVD features the live performances from the Aching Hunger concerts with the Holland Metropole Orchestra in July 2005.

With a total running time of over 2 hours, the DVD includes 14 tracks in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound:

Kill The Guy With The Ball
The God Eaters
The Murder Prologue
The Murder
Answers
Lotus Feet
I'm Becoming
Salamanders In The Sun
The Attitude Song
Gentle Ways
Liberty
For The Love Of God
Shadows And Sparks
Frangelica Pt. I & II
Bonus features include:
- An Orchestra-only performance of "Bledsoe Bluvd."
- A behind the scenes featurette
- An interview at De Oosterpoort with Steve Vai
- "Steve Speaks"
- Feature length commentary with Steve Vai, Michael Mesker and Jason Feinberg

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Frank Zappa - "The Dub Room Special" [Originally Released 1982; Re-Released 2005]

Eagle Vision/Honker Home Video Digital EV30138-9

NTSC, Stereo Hi-Fi, Total Running Time (Excluding Extras) 01:30

Originally released in 1982, this video was re-released on DVD in 2005.

Steve appears 58 minutes into this video performing "Stevie's Spanking" - from The Palladium, NYC show on October 31, 1981.

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G3: Live In Tokyo

Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci: "G3 Live in Tokyo " [Released 2005]

Sony/Epic EVD57496

Released: 10/25/2005

A live video of the G3'05 Tour, filmed on May 8, 2005 at the Tokyo International Forum. Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and John Petrucci perform individual sets with their own bands before joining on stage for an all-star jam session.

Features include: 5.1 Audio, soundcheck with audio commentary and more.

Steve performs the following tracks: "The Audience Is Listening", "Building The Church", "K'm Pee Du Wee", "Foxy Lady", "La Grange" and "Smoke On The Water".

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Bill and Ted's Most Excellent Collection

"Bill & Ted's Most Excellent Collection " DVD [Released 2005]

MGM Video

Released July 12, 2005

Steve is interviewed on the Bill & Ted's Most Excellent Collection compilation DVD which features both Bill & Ted movies along with a bonus disc which features among other things, “Score! An Interview With Guitarist Steve Vai.” Fans are sure to find this interview very interesting. Steve discusses his ideas behind the air guitar licks he created for the movie, and how the soundtrack came about; as well as discussing his time with Frank Zappa and even a little bit about the Crossroads movie too!

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"Crossroads Guitar Festival" DVD [Released 2004]

WEA Corporation

Released November 9, 2004

In June 2004, some of the greatest living guitar players and their bands gathered at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, for a three-day festival to benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. It was the ultimate concert for any guitar lover, featuring one legend after the other. This 2-DVD set beautifully documents the event and contains over 4 hours of content including Steve and the band performing “Get The Hell Outta Here.” The DVD will be available on November 9. Royalties from the DVD sales will benefit the Crossroads Center.

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"Crossroads" DVD [Originally released 1986; DVD Re-release 2004]

Columbia Tristar

A cult classic among guitar fans, Crossroads has finally been released on DVD.

Ralph Macchio plays Eugene, a young guitarist who, in order to save the soul of a blues legend who made a deal with the devil in his youth, must wager his own in a guitar headcuttin' duel with the devil's own secret weapon, Jack Butler -- played by Steve Vai.

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Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen: "G3 Live in Denver" [Released 2004]

Sony/Epic 057319

Released: 02/24/2004

A live video of the G3'03 Tour, filmed at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO on October 20, 2003.

Features include: 5.1 Audio, "Fretcam" alternate angle feature, biographies, lighting plot diagrams, and more.

Steve performs the following tracks: I Know You're Here, Juice, I'm The Hell Outta Here. He also performs with Joe Satriani and Yngwie Malsteen on the jam tracks Rockin' In The Free World, Little Wing, Voodoo Chile (Slight Return).

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Steve Vai: "Live At The Astoria London" [Released 2003]

Produced by Steve Vai

Favored Nations/High Insight FN2370-9

Steve's first live solo DVD. Filmed at the Astoria, London UK on December 6 & 7, 2001.

Features include: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, PCM Stereo, Feature Length Audio Commentary from Steve and the band, Bonus Features Disc with Backstage footage, Rehearsals, Interviews, Biographies and Vai Discography.

Running Time: Over 3.5 hours

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Joe Satriani : "The Satch Tapes" DVD [Re-released 2003]

Sony/Epic
Released: November 11, 2003 (Originally released on VHS in 1993)

This DVD re-release features a brief interview with Steve circa 1992.

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Various Artists: "Rockthology" DVD [Released 2003]

Image Entertainment
Released: May 13, 2003

This video compilation features the "I Would Love To" promo video.

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Joe Satriani / Eric Johnson / Steve Vai:
"G3 - Live in Concert" DVD
[Released 2000]

Produced and Directed by JBTV Chicago

Epic Records / Sony Music EVD50157
*Also available on VHS - see below.

A live video of the first G3 tour - filmed on November 2nd, 1996 at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis, MN.

Steve plays on six tracks (three solo and three with Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson.)

Special Features: Chapter selection, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, PCM Stereo, and Bios.

Running Time: Approx. 75 Minutes

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Steve Vai: "Alien Love Secrets" DVD [Released 1998]

Produced by Margo Romero
Directed by Devin Meadows

Release date 1998
High Insight ID5496SSDVD

Features full performances of all seven songs from the album Alien Love Secrets. The unique footage allows you a special view into both Steve's guitar playing, as well as the creative musical mood of each song.

This DVD features: Full motion menus; Alternate video angles; 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound Audio; Artist commentary audio tracks, EPK video and more.

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7th Heaven video by Ibanez  [Released 1997]

Ibanez promotional-only video includes commentary and music from Steve Vai, Head & Munky from Korn, John Petrucci, Dino Cazares, Andy Timmons, Wes Borland, Jerry Sims.

While not commercially available, this video can occasionally be found on ebay.
Joe Satriani / Eric Johnson / Steve Vai:
"G3 - Live in Concert" VHS
[Released 1997]

Produced and Directed by JBTV Chicago

Epic Records / Sony Music

A live video of the first G3 tour - filmed on November 2nd, 1996 at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis, MN.

Steve plays on six tracks (three solo and three with Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson.)

Running Time: Approx. 75 Minutes

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Steve Vai: "Alien Love Secrets" VHS [Released 1995]

Produced by Margo Romero
Directed by Devin Meadows

Release date 1995
Hal Leonard

Features full performances of all seven songs from the album Alien Love Secrets. The unique footage allows you a special view into both Steve's guitar playing, as well as the creative musical mood of each song.

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Various Artists - "Zappa's Universe: A Celebration of 25 Years of Frank Zappa's Music" [Released 1993]

Verve/Polygram

Steve performs on "Dirty Love" (with Dweezil), and "Sofa", a performance that won a Grammy. Mike Keneally also performs throughout this must-own video.

You can still buy this rare video here!

Metal Head Vol II - Video Magazine [Released 1990]

This hard to find "video magazine" features an interview with Steve. Originally released on 1/1/1990 through BMG Video.



Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey [Released 1991]

Steve's "air guitar" cues appear throughout this film - which also features "The Reaper" and "The Battle". All these cues can also be heard on The Elusive Light and Sound, Vol. 1.

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Frank Zappa - "The True Story of 200 Motels"  [Released 1989]

1989 Barfko-Swill/MPI #MP 4003 (VHS PAL and NTSC)

Steve appears 41:33 minutes into this video - in a brief interview shot on July 14, 1982 in Palermo, Sicily.

This video is hard to find, but you can still buy it here and here.

Frank Zappa - "Video From Hell" [Released 1987]

Steve appears 11:15 minutes into this video performing "Stevie's Spanking." This footage comes from Rome, Italy - July 10, 1982.

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"Dudes" [Released 1987]

Avid Home Entertainment

Steve's rendition of "Amazing Grace" can be heard in this movie and appeared on the soundtrack. "Amazing Grace" can also be found on The Elusive Light and Sound, Vol. 1. The movie stars Jon Cryer and Flea and is actually a very worthwhile rental.

You can buy this video here.

"Crossroads" [Released 1986]

Columbia Tristar

Ralph Macchio plays Eugene, a young guitarist who, in order to save the soul of a blues legend who made a deal with the devil in his youth, must wager his own in a guitar headcuttin' duel with the devil's own secret weapon, Jack Butler -- played by Steve Vai.

This video is now out of print and has been re-released on DVD. If you want the VHS version you can still buy it here.
"David Lee Roth" [Released 1986]

Warner Reprise Video 38126-3.

Includes the videos for "Yankee Rose" and "Goin' Crazy!" both featuring Steve. There is also an alternate video take for Steve's guitar solo during the "Goin' Crazy!" video.

You can buy this video here.
Alcatrazz - "Power Live" [Released 1985]

Shouchiku Japan

Live concert recorded at Shinjuku Kousei Nenkin Hall (Japan) on 10/10/84. Now out of print and very rare in its original form, a highly sought collectible.

The tracklisting is as follows:

1. Breaking The Heart Of City
2. Jet To Jet
3. Skyfire
4. Son's And Lovers
5. Hiroshima Monamour
6. God Blessed Video
7. Will You Be Home Tonight
8. Kree Nakoorie
9. Since You Been Gone
10. Painted Lover
11. Suffer Me
12. Jack The Ripper
13. Too Drunk To live, Too Young To Die
14. Japanese Folk Song
15. Night Games
16. All Night Long
Frank Zappa - "The Dub Room Special" [Released 1982]

1982 VHS Barking Pumpkin- NTSC, Stereo Hi-Fi, 90 minutes

This video was a Barking Pumpkin mail-order-only release that came in a
plain black plastic box.

Steve appears 58 minutes into this video performing "Stevie's Spanking" - from The Palladium, NYC show on October 31, 1981.



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