Classical Composer Reacts to Steve Vai (Teeth of the Hydra) | The Daily Doug (Episode 382)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm listening to and watching Steve Vai's Teeth of the Hydra. Vai is a longtime pioneer of instrumental guitar music, and he continues to innovate and push forward with his new instrument, Hydra...a beast of a three-headed string instrument. Join me as we look into the instrument and hear the lead track from Vai's current album. Enjoy!

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[MrSupahz]

As Herman Li points out, being able to left hand fret that guitar... while disconnecting years worth of muscle memory and simultaneously play the bass line with the right... is just amazing. Talk about pushing boundaries. Wow.

[andyg]

The internet: "I wish I wasn't so full of songs that are covered by other people again and again".
Steve Vai: "Hold my beer..."

[ArrowtheACL]

"It regulates your climax" I can't stop laughing.

[MartaBuck]

What I like about Steve Vai is he doesn't only shred, but also put emotions through his playing.

[russellward]

I love that Steve has been able to stay free of the constraints of the music business and what's "popular". Hes pushed the boundaries his entire career and has been super popular despite being totally unconventional. I think Frank Zappa deserves a lot of credit for instilling those virtues in him. I wonder what Vai would sound like if he'd never met him.

[jbrentmac]

That may be the most creative pronunciation of Ibanez I have ever heard 😂

[brucebowling]

Steve's custom Hydra guitar has the following: a bass neck w/o frets on the first two strings, a 12-string that has no frets on the second half of the neck, a 7-string with Floyd, and 13 harp strings. The electronics and controls are too crazy to comprehend, but they look fucking cool. Strap in everyone, for the ride is soon to come.

[AlkisT]

Ibanez: "So, what kind of guitar would you like, Mr Vai?" Steve: "Yes."

[JariSchroderus]

One of Steves best albums in my opinion. Right up there with Passion and Warfare.

[DVRMNaitor]

Btw, your pronunciation of Ibanez may be different to how most people in the US pronounce it, but it is actually a good homage to the brand’s origin since the name came from the Spanish Guitar manufacturer Ibañez, from Spain [i-BA-ñeth].

[TheLambLive]

One thing I've always loved about Vai is that he pushes not only the music of the instrument, but the theatre too 🙂

[morlokkurak]

I guess he wasn't satisfied with being one of the best guitarists on the planet. Now he's saying, "hey, watch this. I'll play three guitars at once."

I can't blame him. If I could do that I would never stop talking about it. 😂😂😂😂🤘😎🤘

[acidrockpro]

YOU'RE THE MAN, DOUG! This is going to be righteous!

[RobVollmar]

Very insightful observation about the relationship of this to the trap set. I didn't think of that but that's exactly what it is. Always dig your commentary, Doug.

[christianwilliamson]

Thank you. I've seen him live. He is an amazing man and player

[timhunt]

I learn as much as possible from Satch's monster. Always and forever a student. God speed.

[stevenattias]

One of my favorite guitar players ever. I got to meet him in person. Really nice man. I have to give this cd more of a listen

[garyhalter]

I’m a big fan of Steve Vai and love his music. With April being international guitar month, has anyone suggested music from The Mahavishnu Orchestra or the late great Alan Holdsworth? Truly amazing in their own right!

[kristianm.]

Actually, if you watch closely, you can see that he used the harp strings throughout the song, not just at the end.

[piperofsimms]

Hi Doug, Interest piece of music. Always enjoy clicking on your channel. Thanks. Tucson, AZ.