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ARCHIVES: - September 18, 1999 |
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September 18, 1999: (This letter originally posted to the unofficial Steve Vai mailing list) You know, there's
probably a million things I'd like to say, besides that my cat is named
Vai after a guitar player that I started liking after seeing "Crossroads",
but never realized who he was until David Lee Roth made his name known
to me. What can I say except that I'm a "failed" guitar player
who turned to sound as a way of staying in the local music business...
Hey. I
took the pictures of Jems from the Ibanez
site, pasted them together and did some editing and this was the
outcome... To me, the pictures look like erotic nightmares... at least
that's what my erotic nightmares look like. Hello world,
hello Steve,
Steve and
Co.,
Hey guys...my
name is Bill and I'm from San Diego CA. I was just mailing to say that
since my guitar teacher let me borrow 'Passion and Warfare', I couldn't
turn it off. I knew who you were when I saw 'Crossroads' but when I
heard your stuff I said "man, I bet he could play that piece with
his eyes closed and with his tongue!" I've been playing guitar
for about 2 years and still have yet to have a day where I dont play...
I think you're the greatest musician (not just guitar player) ever...
your mind just seems to work in these outstanding creative ways... also,
if you plan to tour, don't forget SAN DIEGO!!! I really really really
want to see one of your shows. Anyway, keep up the great music and hope
to see ya in SAN DIEGO! One of my most
valued possessions is a videotape of an FZ concert, Samhain night 1981,
featuring a very young but still brilliant Steve Vai. In the Steve's
Journals section, there was nary a word about the show/tour, FZ, or
anything relating to that year. Hope the reason is not an unhappy one.
Having read bits and pieces in "The Real Frank Zappa Book"
I would look forward to hearing more from Steve's perspective. I would ordinarily write how Steve's speed and choice of notes, and how to play them, is a passion of mine like watching a Scorsese film. However, it's mid-summer and changes are obviously going to happen for me -- for everybody. The September 7th release of Steve's new CD "The Ultra Zone" is perfect timing and has inspired me even before hearing it. The art world has many treats and talents, from Hunter S. Thompson to Uma Thurman, but this release should be the greatest release of the millenium's end. Thank you! What does sound
brings within? When I'm listening to Steve's music, I get a feeling
that I want to explain, but it seems quite indescribable with words.
I get infinite and one at the same, there's this whole beauty, this
suffocating awareness and feelings, feelings, feelings. I think, after
all, it's all about sensitivity. Making your senses be God.
hey
mr. steve (and i say mr. not only out of my great respect and admiration
for you as a man but mostly as an arteeeest... mmmm)... as long as we
be on the subject... here is another piece that is a direct result of
"The Riddle". I listened to it over ond over until the colors
came together. that album you did... damn... it's the best thing since
Jeff Beck's "Blow by Blow" and "Wired"... it is
a part of my daily musical ritual... right along with Jimi and Mozart
and Bach... how is it that you shred so well and yet so it with so much
delicacy?? Beautiful bro... so very beautiful.these pieces i e-mailed
to you are my humble gift to you... hope you like 'em... say hi to joe.
be well Really, thanks
for the show and posted photos from Chile! I am glad to see the photo
with the Chilean flag on your guitar neck , this is amazing!! I hope
see you again very soon in Chile, me and all your fans here. The new
flash web page is incredible. ''Ultra Zone" is one more GREAT page
for the Guitar Bible.
I first
found out about the in-store appearances when I was home sick from work.
I decided right then and there that I would not miss the Detroit appearance
no matter what! (Detroit is only an hour away). Well, when I got to
work the next day and went to write the date on my planner, I noticed
that I would be out of town on that Saturday in Chicago!!! I was absolutely
crushed! But there was nothing I could do to change either date... so
I decided that I would make the trip to Chicago a day early and see
Steve there. My Friday started at 2:30 am. We arrived in Chicago EXACTLY
at noon! What an excellent
product demonstration, as well as the show itself! Steve sounded great
at the Detroit in-store Sept 11! It was a great experience to hear and
see his playing up close. I am really glad I showed up. What type of
signal processor was he using with the Carvin Legacy? It was awesome
to say the least.
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