Here’s a track from Steve Vai’s live concert DVD Where the Wild Things Are,External Image titled “Now We Run,” featuring Steve trading licks with two excellent violinists.
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 5:50:47pm |
I did not know it was Friday...the Celebration of the Shred day...
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 5:53:40pm |
Thanks Charles!
Perfect time for some Steve Vai. I hope he gets the Grammy.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Feb 12, 2010 5:54:19pm |
I like it. The drummer is especially cool. Steve needs to back off on the vibrato a bit. It kind of a dated sound but the song is plenty cool.
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 5:58:22pm |
he looks good in a dress, and black works for him
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 5:59:35pm |
re: #3 Killgore Trout
I like it. The drummer is especially cool. Steve needs to back off on the vibrato a bit. It kind of a dated sound but the song is plenty cool.
agreed...he has one sound, maybe the best for it, but nevertheless he's limited
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:00:52pm |
what's up with the fiddle player?...will she get a solo?
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:03:41pm |
So this afternoon things were slow at work and I watched a bunch of Charles Videos playing music...
You know..Here is my take.. I don't see Charles as a Jazz Guitarist...I see him as a fusion guitarist....He reminds me of a John Scofield style of player...
I was just blown away...Charles isn't a jazz player per say..
If I was a producer I'd lock him and Chick Corea in a house for a week and only send in food upon request..
Nice Charles..Nice...I was really impressed with the snap timing with Clarke on Bass.. How often did you practice? Jeez!
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Charles Johnson Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:05:51pm |
re: #10 HoosierHoops
So this afternoon things were slow at work and I watched a bunch of Charles Videos playing music...
You know..Here is my take.. I don't see Charles as a Jazz Guitarist...I see him as a fusion guitarist...He reminds me of a John Scofield style of player...
I was just blown away...Charles isn't a jazz player per say..
If I was a producer I'd lock him and Chick Corea in a house for a week and only send in food upon request..
Nice Charles..Nice...I was really impressed with the snap timing with Clarke on Bass.. How often did you practice? Jeez!
There was a time when I practiced an insane amount. 12 hours a day or more for several years. Practiced all day, then went and played in bars until 2 am.
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Velvet Elvis Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:08:01pm |
Nice.
I just got Devin Townsend's "Zeltoid the Omniscient" a couple days ago. It's a whole lot of fun in addition to having some decent shredding on it.
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Cato the Elder Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:08:41pm |
re: #11 Charles
You must've been able to drive nails with those calluses!
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Cato the Elder Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:09:57pm |
My favorite lick-trading between violin and guitar has always been the first "Shakti" album with John McG.
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Jadespring Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:10:18pm |
Is anyone watching the Olympic opening ceremonies?
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:12:48pm |
re: #15 Jadespring
Is anyone watching the Olympic opening ceremonies?
no, not me...I'd rather eat lint
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Jadespring Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:13:41pm |
re: #16 albusteve
no, not me...I'd rather eat lint
Well if it has chocolate sauce on it, it might not be so bad.
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:14:23pm |
re: #11 Charles
There was a time when I practiced an insane amount. 12 hours a day or more for several years. Practiced all day, then went and played in bars until 2 am.
God Charles..Where did that timing come from with Clarke?
The precision was frikking amazing...you are a fusion guitarist..
I had folks in my cube today f*cking off and we were checking out the licks..
*you see that?*
wicked licks Charles..Wicked licks
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:14:44pm |
re: #14 Cato the Elder
My favorite lick-trading between violin and guitar has always been the first "Shakti" album with John McG.
there was only one fiddle player imo
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William of Orange Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:17:36pm |
I think it's time for an Olympic open thread.
What a terrible start to these games with the death of that Georgian Luge pilot.... Just saw his last run. Man! What a terrible accident. He absolutely had no chance at all...
Rest in peace.
[Link: www.dumpert.nl...]
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reine.de.tout Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:19:12pm |
re: #20 William of Orange
I think it's time for an Olympic open thread.
What a terrible start to these games with the death of that Georgian Luge pilot... Just saw his last run. Man! What a terrible accident. He absolutely had no chance at all...
Rest in peace.
[Link: www.dumpert.nl...]
His was not the first accident on that luge. They need to close it down until they've figured out how to make it safer, imho.
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:20:48pm |
re: #11 Charles
If or when you get out and gig again I'd be thrilled to bring the DSLR for ya. I get it right from time to time...
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:21:41pm |
Of Steve's more recent stuff, I'm especially fond of "Freak Show Excess".
WARNING:
if you are not a total guitar nerd who is interested in 'how the sausage is made', do not click this, as it will bore the shit out of you.
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:21:59pm |
re: #21 reine.de.tout
His was not the first accident on that luge. They need to close it down until they've figured out how to make it safer, imho.
it's the NASCAR mentality...on ice
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:23:20pm |
re: #21 reine.de.tout
His was not the first accident on that luge. They need to close it down until they've figured out how to make it safer, imho.
Make the curves at the end of the track gentler and smoother
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:23:42pm |
re: #21 reine.de.tout
Yes! Close it. Bad design. Fix it, then run it. Or just close out the luge in respect.
Anything else is the height of criminal negligence. Seriously. :(
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:25:10pm |
re: #24 albusteve
At least in NASCAR you have the car around you.
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:29:09pm |
re: #28 Rightwingconspirator
At least in NASCAR you have the car around you.
and billion dollar sponsors.....speed kills, plain and simple
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reine.de.tout Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:29:45pm |
re: #27 Rightwingconspirator
Yes! Close it. Bad design. Fix it, then run it. Or just close out the luge in respect.
Anything else is the height of criminal negligence. Seriously. :(
I read that they are considering making the starting point lower than it is right now, to try to slow down the track. This was designed to be super fast; and part of the problem with that accident was that the guy's weight caused him to get tossed around as he was coming off that curve. Just not well thought out or designed, it appears.
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:32:10pm |
16.666 updings...
Crap..I finally beat the devil!
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:34:27pm |
re: #31 reine.de.tout
I read that they are considering making the starting point lower than it is right now, to try to slow down the track. This was designed to be super fast; and part of the problem with that accident was that the guy's weight caused him to get tossed around as he was coming off that curve. Just not well thought out or designed, it appears.
it's not the speed, it's getting ejected from the track...that can be easily fixed
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windsagio Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:34:33pm |
re: #32 HoosierHoops
there, now you have 16,666.666~ (rounded). Is that better or worse?
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:35:19pm |
re: #34 windsagio
there, now you have 16,666.666~ (rounded). Is that better or worse?
Thank you..I thought I'd just hang there and Steve would laugh at me
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windsagio Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:36:21pm |
re: #35 HoosierHoops
I live to serve.
~~~
For the people with TV, are the olympic ceremonies cool this year? I don't have the option of watching them :P
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Jadespring Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:37:34pm |
re: #36 windsagio
I live to serve.
~~~
For the people with TV, are the olympic ceremonies cool this year? I don't have the option of watching them :P
It just started. The athletes are marching in at the beginning this time so not much has happened yet.
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:37:57pm |
re: #36 windsagio
I live to serve.
~~~
For the people with TV, are the olympic ceremonies cool this year? I don't have the option of watching them :P
just make something up in your mind
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zora Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:38:02pm |
[Link: backporch.fanhouse.com...]
Colbert's olympic message
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Jadespring Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:38:53pm |
re: #36 windsagio
I live to serve.
~~~
For the people with TV, are the olympic ceremonies cool this year? I don't have the option of watching them :P
They had First Nations come in from all across the country in full ceremonial gear. That was pretty cool if you like that sort of thing.
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:40:05pm |
re: #37 Jadespring
It just started. The athletes are marching in at the beginning this time so not much has happened yet.
Wait till the Olympics return to America.. We'll need another loan from China just to come close to the most awesome opening ceremonies ever in history..
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:40:29pm |
re: #33 albusteve
Exactly. It's energy management. Keep them on the track and sliding. Look at motorcycle races. As long as they slide and tumble to a stop they can survive. Hitting a big immovable object is what killed him.
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Jadespring Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:40:31pm |
The Georgians are coming in and the stadium is all standing up. They're all wearing black armbands. So sad. :(
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zora Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:40:37pm |
the georgian team just came out and were greeted with a standing ovation. there is a black ribbon on the flag and they have on black scarves
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:40:58pm |
another obscure mandolin player
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:41:07pm |
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:41:51pm |
re: #42 Rightwingconspirator
Exactly. It's energy management. Keep them on the track and sliding. Look at motorcycle races. As long as they slide and tumble to a stop they can survive. Hitting a big immovable object is what killed him.
Cool Runnings!...mon
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:42:29pm |
re: #46 MandyManners
I feel a little Walshish tonight.
[Video]
uh oh...I'm feeling funky all of a sudden
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:42:40pm |
re: #32 HoosierHoops
Congratulations! For a guy that registered in 08 that is some comment count too!
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Killgore Trout Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:42:55pm |
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windsagio Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:43:23pm |
re: #38 albusteve
I picture... A giant Doughnut being pulled by 200 cattle into the center stadium!
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:43:39pm |
re: #44 zora
That must be all about the Russian invasion. What a shame.
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Obdicut Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:43:57pm |
OT: For anyone who hasn't seen it:
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:43:59pm |
re: #49 Rightwingconspirator
Congratulations! For a guy that registered in 08 that is some comment count too!
It has been my honor to be here
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:44:40pm |
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:45:19pm |
re: #51 windsagio
I picture... A giant Doughnut being pulled by 200 cattle into the center stadium!
it needs a sail...GREEN COW POWER!
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zora Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:46:27pm |
re: #52 Rightwingconspirator
one of their team members died today after a luge accident.
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:46:50pm |
Cooder and Lindley...two midgets I guess
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Mosh Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:47:33pm |
I'm back from Mickey D's!
What's the topic on the open thread?
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tradewind Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:47:55pm |
re: #44 zora
The Georgian team just came out
...including one of the most gorgeous pieces of man-flesh I've seen in a while. Hollywood will be getting in touch.
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Political Atheist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:48:17pm |
re: #58 zora
Oh shoot, I did not realize the team he was on. Oh man my bad. I apologize sincerely.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:48:51pm |
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:49:36pm |
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zora Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:49:39pm |
Israel's team just entered. they have 3 athletes. commentator stated that the team is primarily funded by the Canadian Jewish community.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:49:45pm |
First night at new job. Think I'll keep it.:)
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Mosh Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:49:48pm |
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Mosh Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:50:08pm |
re: #65 zora
Israel's team just entered. they have 3 athletes. commentator stated that the team is primarily funded by the Canadian Jewish community.
Is that bad?
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tradewind Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:50:58pm |
re: #60 Mosh
Well, we just finished arterial blockages and stents...
oh wait..... you went to McDonald's?//
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zora Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:52:20pm |
re: #69 Mosh
no not at all. it's obviously a good thing. there competing.
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Mosh Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:52:33pm |
re: #70 tradewind
Well, we just finished arterial blockages and stents...
oh wait... you went to McDonald's?//
Haha! Yep! Had me one of dem new fangled Big Mac Snack Wraps.
Pretty tasty when dipped in a an M&M McFlurie!
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zora Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:53:20pm |
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:53:41pm |
re: #71 Jadespring
Watching this is making me a bit homesick.
Good for you! This is a special time every 4 years
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:54:01pm |
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Jadespring Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:54:37pm |
re: #75 HoosierHoops
Good for you! This is a special time every 4 years
I grew up in Vancouver and then lived in Whistler for 8 years.
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albusteve Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:58:08pm |
re: #75 HoosierHoops
Good for you! This is a special time every 4 years
Franz Klemmer is long gone...it was never the same after that
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Feb 12, 2010 6:58:55pm |
No televised, martial-arts competitions means no watching the Olympics for The Behemoth. If I can't watch people kick the crap out of each other, in style, then what's the point?
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 12, 2010 7:02:01pm |
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 12, 2010 7:03:03pm |
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 12, 2010 7:05:50pm |
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ryannon Fri, Feb 12, 2010 7:09:32pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Feb 12, 2010 7:21:33pm |
re: #69 Mosh
Is that bad?
Fine with me. I imagine that snow sports are not a complete natural for Israel.
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RickD Fri, Feb 12, 2010 9:09:01pm |
Ho Hum. I find every Vai recording to be more or less the same. Kind of boring. Soulless. There's no question that he's a great guitarist. But can he sing?
Now Ann Marie Calhoun. I LOVE her. Very up and coming.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Feb 12, 2010 9:51:02pm |
re: #86 RickD
It takes a special kind of dedication to make that your fifteenth post in four years.
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humpty dumpty was pushed Fri, Feb 12, 2010 10:35:37pm |
re: #11 Charles
There was a time when I practiced an insane amount. 12 hours a day or more for several years. Practiced all day, then went and played in bars until 2 am.
I believe you man, you are awesome. I saw a video of you rocking with Stanley Clark on a really syncopated, tight fusion kinda thing. How much work goes into arrangements like that? Anyway, you and Steve Vai both make me feel like either practicing a lot more or just throwing my Tele in a wood chipper. Props.
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worknhard Sat, Feb 13, 2010 5:37:02pm |
re: #86 RickD
Steve Vai is one of the best guitar players on the face of the earth. That song was just amazing. Why does he have to be able sing to not be " ho hum"? A lot of singers who are OK guitar players always have the same criticism of excellent guitar players.
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Liberal Classic Sat, Feb 13, 2010 11:53:23pm |
Steve Vai On His Audition for Frank Zappa's Band
"I hear Linda Ronstadt is looking for a guitar player."
LOL
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