Elusive Light And Sound Vol.1, The - Steve Vai

Advantages: has a lot of potential, Steve Vai uses many effective and amazing effects
Disadvantages: Perhaps not what you would expect from Steve Vai in parts

...This album is definately a must have first of all. The album isn't quite beyond words but it is very much amazing. You know instantly as soon as you start listening to this album that a hell of a lot of work has gone into it, but then again what do you expect when it's Steve Vai, one of the most amazing composers of this day. Tracks such as Building the Church which is first on the album are definately things to make you consider buying the album. The guitar work which has been put together is phenomenol. One thing about the album which could to some be a downfall but i wouldn't consider it much of one is that on some of Vai's songs on the album his guitar sounds totally different and his playing doesn't quite sound the same in some of the songs. there are on the other hand songs where his guitar sounds different but the effects... Read review

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Advantages: An experience on its own! amazing guitarist ever! u gotta listen!
Disadvantages: none!

...Steve Vai, Those of you who are familiar with this name, my respects! and for those who arent please let me have this opportunity to introduce you to the most amazing guitarist on the face of mother earth =). ARTIST INTRODUCTION Steve Vai, A Grammy Award winning guitarist, composer, vocalist, and record producer, was born in June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York. At the age of 10, he started playing with some local bands and his passion for guitars kept growing more and more and in 1974 he took guitar lessons from another living legend also known as the guitar god by most, Joe Satriani. Having done all that and at a very early age stil, Steve Vai mailed Frank Zappa a transcription of Zappa's " The Black Page", an instrumental song, along with a tape with some of Steve Vai's own guitar playing solos and parts. Zappa was so... Read review

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Advantages: Very toned guitar riffs with loads of effects makes it spectacular
Disadvantages: Can be a-bit repeatative at parts

...Steve vai is a World famous guitarist. He is American and has played guitar since he was a kidso it goes without saying that he is great at what he does. His playing takes many different tones but they are all designed to capture the listeners emotions. This CD has a very rock feel to it but it captures lots of emotions from Love to sorrow. Steve has been in many bands since he was a kid. This is his most recent album with his band"steve Vai" Guitar/Vocals: steve vai Bass/Vocals: Billy Sheehan Guitar/Vocals/keys: Tony MacAlpine Guitar: Dave Weiner Drums: Jeremy Colson The band really work together producing one of the best linups yet. This CD is great. Its like a guitar solo as a song a purely great peice of musical talent and a must have for all guitar players. The starting song "building the Church" is a great opener... Read review

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