Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both. Sixstring wizard steve vai, along with his onetime teacher joe satriani, set the standard for rock guitar virtuosity in the 80s. Vai was commissioned to compose an hour of music for the metropole orkest in holland but ended up putting together an exceptional two hours of quality work. Visual sound theories consistes of orchestral music and other rich compostional pieces that steve has written. Steve vai, a descendant of italian immigrants, was born in carle place, new york on june 6, 1960. Over the next decades, the metropole orkest, funded by the dutch broadcasting corporation, developed a reputation as a full symphony orchestra with an integrated big band. Sound theories is a two disc collection comprised mostly of previously released music that steve rearranged and recorded with the metropole orchestra in holland. He left an indelible impression during his work with frank zappa, david lee roth, and whitesnake, and has made his most potent contributions as a solo artist. Reflections recorded with the metropole orkest in holland. From dvd visual sound theories, steve vai live with the holland metropole orchestra. Rent holland metropole orchestra movies and tv shows on dvd.
I know all this stuff can sound a bit esoteric, actually steve vai in some aspects recalls me a zen master, but also science tells that the the quality of your thoughts in your head is very important if you want to reach your goal. On september th, im proud to be releasing stillness in motion on bluray for the first time. Steve vai usa w tapiola sinfonietta, lauri porra flyover ensemble monday 20. Steve vai and the metropole orchestra the aching hunger groningen, netherlands, july 12, 2005 2006. As much as you can pick up on the zappa influence, this album has its own fresh sound. Lake effect was backing band for steve vai in support of his live dvd with the holland metropole orchestra. Visual sound theories is a music dvdvideo recording by steve vai prog.
Holland metropole orchestra celebrity profile check out the latest holland metropole orchestra photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The attitude song is the sixth song of steve vai s debut solo album flexable, which was released in 1984. The album was recorded with the metropole orchestra in netherlands in mid20042005 and released on june 26, 2007 volume i features vai playing guitar with the orchestra, which has itself earned worldwide acclaim by backing artists ranging from mike keneally, terry bozzio, tony bennett and natalie cole to nancy wilson. Metropole orchestra is well known of collaborations with musicians presenting very different genres, from jazz to rock. Musicians are gathered from around europe to create a modern orchestra with a fresh new sound. Steve vai interviewed during the steve vai festival, october 2024, 2010. Steve vai biography steve siro vai born june 6, 1960 long island, new york steve vai is one of the greatest guitar players of all time, studied master classes under joe satriani, and student of the berklee school of music, vai later was invited to join frank zappas band by zappa himself. Steve vai performs the grammynominated song lotus feet live with the holland metropole orchestra, 2005. Steve vai live with the holland metropole orchestra. Vai was commissioned to compose an hour of music for the metropole orkest in holland but ended up putting together an exceptional two hours of quality work and on disc 1 of this 2disc masterpiece, steve vai himself performs his.
Vai is a very busy yet serene guy who thinks about what he says before he says it. Steve vai live with the holland metropole orchestra 2005 full concert. Download torrent steve vai fast and easy torrent search. Dvd visual sound theories available through the official steve vai website. The album was recorded with the metropole orchestra in netherlands in. Live with the holland metropole orkest dick bakker 2007, rock. Renowned for its wideranging abilities, metropole orkest is a nonclassical orchestra that plays all styles from pop and jazz, to world music and film scores.
Tickets are still available for both shows, however the july 2 show is almost sold out. The metropole orkest or metropole orchestra is a multiple grammy winning jazz and pop orchestra based in the netherlands, and is the largest fulltime ensemble of its kind in the world. Official steve vai sound theories limited edition cd cds. Born steven siro vai on the 6th june 1960 in carle place, new york, united states, when growing up the young vai became interested in rock giants such as jimi hendrix, frank zappa, alice cooper guitarist glen buxton, and led zeppelin jimmy page, leading him to take up the guitar. Visual sound theories 2005 starring steve vai and holland metropole orchestra on dvd and bluray. From the amazing dvd visual sound theories available through the official steve vai website, and music retailers everywhere. Born on june 6, 1960, and raised in carle place, new york, vai became interested in the guitar via such legendary artists as jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, and alice cooper as a teenager and, upon starting high school, took lessons with an older player from the school. Neil and robert have been writing songs for jeff golub, which appeared on his, soul sessions and temtation cds. Steve vai and the holland metropole orchestra full concert.
It originally came out on dvd because sony decided not to release a bluray, but i always felt it should be released on bluray so i got the rights back and am now releasing this concert and amazing bonus footage on bluray. Feature length audio commentary with steve vai, michael mesker and jason feinberg. An indepth guitar lesson by steve vai by steve vai and andy aledort 28 march 2019 grab your guitar and sit down for a comprehensive, gwexclusive guitar masterclass taught by steve vai. Steve vai sound theories vol 1 and 2 music skip to main content. Steve vai holland metropole orkest visual sound theories.
This limited edition digipak sound theories cd is available exclusively through steve s web store and can not be found in stores. Rent holland metropole orchestra movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Steve vai performs for the love of god live with the holland metropole orchestra, 2005, featuring orchestration by chris opperman. Steve vai live with the holland metropole orchestra youtube. It was no surprise that holland s metropole orkest, one of the worlds premier orchestras, approached vai to write music for them. Mar 03, 2009 from dvd visual sound theories, steve vai live with the holland metropole orchestra. Of course you have to work your ass off steve s words, but eventually the payoff will be great. Steve vai visual sound theories live with holland metropole. Widely acclaimed as his best album, passion and warfare finds steve vai coming into his own as a composer, as well as bypassing vocals almost entirely. Steve vai is a sensational musician capable to doing things with a guitar that no human has ever done before. The metropole orkest or metropole orchestra is a multiple grammy winning jazz and pop. Gentle ways written by steve vai in 2000, with orchestration by steve and bonnie janovsky performed by steve himself and the holland metropole orchestra in 2005. Visual sound theories 2005 on allmovie guitar legend steve vai collaborates with. Live in concert dvd, on the live at astoria dvd with special guest eric sardinas, and in orchestral form with the metropole orkest on sound theories.
Pages public figure musicianband steve vai videos happy new year. Visual sound theories is the video complement to steve vai s doublecd sound theories vols. Steve vai gentle ways with metropole orchestra veojam. One of vai s most frequently performed songs, it appears on the g3.
Jazz and pop hybrid metropole orchestra based in the netherlands is a combination of jazz big band and symphony orchestra. Official steve vai sound theories limited edition cd. Metropole orkest in holland but ended up putting together an exceptional two. Steve vai performs the song salamanders in the sun live with the holland metropole orchestra, 2005. Recorded live with the metropole orchestra in holland on july 2, 2005 1. Shop steve vai visual sound theories live with the holland metrople orchestra dvd. The album was recorded with the metropole orchestra in netherlands in mid20042005 and released on june 26, 2007. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vai is known for his mindblowing, fast and melodic solos and stylistically perfect guitar sound.
Grammynominated song lotus feet performed live by steve vai with the holland metropole orchestra, 2005. Steve vai film music books steve s music orchestra holland music videos shows culture concert. I gave him the piece to orchestrate for the metropole orkest in holland. Rent holland metropole orchestra movies and tv shows on. Orchestra only perfomance of bledsoe bluvd behindthescenes featurette.
Steve vai shreds with 60piece orchestra for 90,000 fans at. Since 1998, dvd netflix has been the premier dvdbymail rental service. Steve vai visual sound theories live with the holland. Feeling the intensity of the orchestra that was holding me up, the night sky, the notes under my fingers and in my minds ear, and the aliveness of presence of the 90,000 people and their collective energy, all came together beyond my expectations. Other greats like frank zappa and joe satriani knew this and were eager to perform alongside him.
Pervading eastern philosophy and religion for thousands of years, the lotus is a metaphor for the feet of the gods, saints and other exalted spiritual beings. Since then, the metropole has become a symbol of dutch culture around the world. Steve vai live with the holland metropole orchestra 2005. The official steve vai website, with news of the grammy award. Visual sound theories live with holland metropole orkest. A hybrid orchestra, it is a combination of jazz, big band and symphony orchestra. Steve vai and the holland metropole orchestra full concert youtube. Also has some great behind the scenes footage, an interview, a bonus performance of bledsoe blvd, and more. They regularly appear at the north sea jazz festival and become am icon of dutch culture around the world. Unfollow steve vai guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hes taller than my sixfoot frame, but then again, he was genetically engineered to look cool on stage wearing a guitar, and i wasnt. From the amazing dvd visual sound theories available through the official steve vai. Steve vai performing live for the love of god with the holland metropole orchestra, 2005. Co and i became close friends through those years and in 2000 he approached me and said steve, i think your a good guitar player, but i feel you are an excellent and unique composer, so i want to put on a series of concerts with you and the metropole orkest in holland.
These 2004 and 2005 live performances highlight the collaboration between instrumental guitar composer steve vai and the metropole orkest from holland. Sep 18, 2009 steve vai is in training for an upcoming triathlon. Vai s trademark rock guitar creations are enriched by the accompaniment of a full orchestra, directed by conductor dick bakker. His style isnt quite as derivative of influences frank zappa and joe satriani as it was six years earlier on flexable. From the amazing dvd visual sound theories available. Dear steve vai fan and one can hardly blame you and vai. Subtitled live with the holland metropole orkest, a 65 piece orchestra, the dvd is a number of steve s songs arranged for orchestra as well as two pieces written for orchestra performed without steve. Steve vai is a grammy awardwinning guitar virtuoso whose breathtaking facility on the guitar is acclaimed throughout the world. He described his first experiences with music as, at the age of five i walked up to a piano, hit a note, and noticed that to the right the notes go higher and to the left the notes go lower. In the hourlong main part of the performance, taking up the first 12 tracks, the orchestra backs vai up on some of his familiar tunes from earlier albums such as passion and warfare. Vai was commissioned to compose an hour of music for the metropole orkest in holland but ended up putting together an exceptional two hours of quality work and on disc 1 of this 2disc masterpiece, steve vai himself performs his own guitar parts with the orchestra.
Feb 29, 2008 steve vai performs for the love of god live with the holland metropole orchestra, 2005, featuring orchestration by chris opperman. Live with the holland metropole orkest 2007 dvd9 brazzass. An equal balance between steve s guitar and the orchestra. I am very happy that steve decided to put this out as a live album similar to live in an ultra world. Steve vai is considered one of the best electric guitarists in the world regardless of genre. Thought of sharing this amazing performance by steve vai.
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