Steve Vai did a new cover of Van Halen's "Jump".

[Monkey Man]

Utter bullshit cover, sucks ass.

 

[nightlight]

Lol, they both look like psychopaths or brainwashed cult members in that pic.

While that's probably true, I like Vai and Satch. Can't listen on repeat. but once in a while they're a really good listen.

Have you guys heard this one by Vai? My favourite track of his by far.



It's kind of like what Polyphia should have aspired for, I think.

On the new Jump, ugh. That was awful. The main singer is on hard autotune and when the Spanish vocals came on, I lost it. By the time Vai's shredding came in, it was so buried in the mix that there was little point in listening to the whole thing,

 

[Techdeth]

Divine Affirmation

You’res too ! Hey my hearings coming back ! It’s not Larry’s fault

 

[Techdeth]

I try to be a beacon of positivity on here whenever possible.



Speaking of missed (and not to derail the thread), but did you ever see the William Shatner in a death metal band meme I made in your honor?






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Awe yes. !!!!!!!’n

 

[Monkey Man]

You’res too ! Hey my hearings coming back ! It’s not Larry’s fault

Awesome Brother Nick!

I remember telling you that as soon as the inner canal starts drying up, it's likely to return.

Really-happy for you brudda.

 

[mentoneman]

While that's probably true, I like Vai and Satch. Can't listen on repeat. but once in a while they're a really good listen.

Have you guys heard this one by Vai? My favourite track of his by far.



It's kind of like what Polyphia should have aspired for, I think.

On the new Jump, ugh. That was awful. The main singer is on hard autotune and when the Spanish vocals came on, I lost it. By the time Vai's shredding came in, it was so buried in the mix that there was little point in listening to the whole thing,

i had that cassette and i don’t think i ever listened to it all the way through. i thought it was rancid.

the only solo vai stuff i listened to more than once were blue powder, bad horsie, and boy from seattle.
his Jose marshall/braddhaw rig tone and playing when i saw him at the forum with roth on the eatum and smile tour was impressive. he and sheehan were checking out Racer X gigs and it showed in their harmony shred lines that night. but his tone on the album was thin and the playing was a silly cartoon soundtrack. Skyscraper got even weirder.

then he ruined whitesnake when he brought his shtick to their music. i saw that slip of the tongue show and couldn’t believe how horrible the vintage timeless Whitesnake songs sounded. i never hated whammy bars and wah wahs more than i did that night and i just can’t bring myself to watch him squirm and gyrate seductively in front of most male audiences anymore.

by contrast satriani was always a pretty respectable guitar player and created memorable songs i enjoyed. he had some weird periods but always seemed to return to his rock blues senses.

my friend was standing next to me at the Roxy when he took this photo of Joe on the Surfing tour in 88:

joe shredded.

end of story.

 

[Techdeth]

Awesome Brother Nick!

I remember telling you that as soon as the inner canal starts drying up, it's likely to return.

Really-happy for you brudda.

Thanks brother . It was like I had hands over my ears for a month . Ugh . Glad to hear the sizzle again !

 

[shredi knight]

Yeah. It was a screenshot I took when they did that interview about EVH tone or something a few years back. When Joe was on his quest for the perfect amp that would give him EVH tone and swing right out of the box.

I like it because it is basically a meme without words or context. The look on their faces writes its own story

But if you were going to add words...

 

[311boogieman]

That's good stuff. Now I really need to look up the original context of that video. I want to say something about the JVM and EVH tone.

You’res too ! Hey my hearings coming back ! It’s not Larry’s fault

That's great to hear

@mentoneman - You have more direct hands on experience with Vai. I've tried to listen to Passion and Warefare, for example, but I just can't get into it for whatever reason. I thought the stuff with Roth though was great - including Skyscraper (mostly just the song Hina tho and maybe Perfect Timing).

 

[shredi knight]

That's good stuff. Now I really need to look up the original context of that video. I want to say something about the JVM and EVH tone.

Thanks. I added a caption at the bottom, if you didn't see it.

I was pretty happy with how well my extending the pic turned out (I had to extend the left side and top to make room for the thought bubbles).

 

[311boogieman]

^ that is what I was thinking too. He couldn't nail EVH with the JVM so he recruited 3rd Power (IIRC).

Here is the actual video though - it was just an interview by Beato (didn't watch the whole thing but I bet the JVM comment is in there)

 

[Geo]

^ that is what I was thinking too. He couldn't nail EVH with the JVM so he recruited 3rd Power (IIRC).

Here is the actual video though - it was just an interview by Beato (didn't watch the whole thing but I bet the JVM comment is in there)

I would just go in the other room.

 

[311boogieman]

I would just go in the other room.

??

 

[mentoneman]

That's good stuff. Now I really need to look up the original context of that video. I want to say something about the JVM and EVH tone.



That's great to hear

@mentoneman - You have more direct hands on experience with Vai. I've tried to listen to Passion and Warefare, for example, but I just can't get into it for whatever reason. I thought the stuff with Roth though was great - including Skyscraper (mostly just the song Hina tho and maybe Perfect Timing).

he’s a legend and has a legion of fans. that’s cool. his gtrs are shreddy. seems like a nice guy. just don’t like his style and can’t watch him.

 

[skoora]

That was a cover? I thought it was another Dept. of (It’s not a) War promo video about the super cool ways we kill people.

 

[legend71]

Didn't like that tune but it mostly because of the production and vocals. I like Vai but rarely listen to his music. My fav stuff he did was on Eat Em and Smile. But I realize that is because he was playing straight rock n roll. When he does his own thing it bores me pretty quick. Most shredders do. I think it is because they put the shredding before the song and its more icing than cake to me if you will. I would rather listen to jazz at that point because they generally have more respect for the actual song. Anyway I wonder how much money the VH estate gets off this.

 

[BABMusic]

It does kind of sound like a mix of Gorillaz, Steve Vai, Van Halen and A.I.

 

[Techdeth]

That's good stuff. Now I really need to look up the original context of that video. I want to say something about the JVM and EVH tone.



That's great to hear

@mentoneman - You have more direct hands on experience with Vai. I've tried to listen to Passion and Warefare, for example, but I just can't get into it for whatever reason. I thought the stuff with Roth though was great - including Skyscraper (mostly just the song Hina tho and maybe Perfect Timing).

I’m a huge Vai fan and passion and war is just too sterile and not his best work imo
Check out alien love secrets . It’s perfect front to back

 

[Fiesta Red]

Jump was the first 45 I remember making my father buy for me when I was like 4, it might be my first favorite song. Not gonna listen to this, I’m sure it’s terrible

You're missing the rapping in Spanish in the middle of the song, if that gives you any indication.

 

[RaceU4her]

You're missing the rapping in Spanish in the middle of the song, if that gives you any indication.

wait a minute, that actually sounds kind of cool is it Bad Bunny??