STEVE VAI - Part 2 Of Musician Institute Video Interview Available

January 23, 2015, 9 years ago

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STEVE VAI - Part 2 Of Musician Institute Video Interview Available

Part 2 of guitar legend Steve Vai's recent Musicians Institute is available below. He discusses the perils of ego, the addiction of monogamy and why he always avoids drugs. He also shares some inspiring insight into his creativity and playing methods.

For the final Story Of Light tour date, Vai was sought out to perform his original orchestral compositions at the Grand Opening of the Szczecin Philharmonic Symphony Hall in Poland:

"It was truly a magical evening with the 72 piece orchestra and Steve showcasing a range of imaginative music, ranging from absolutely monstrous to perfectly subtle and delicate."

Vai's setlist on the night was as follows:

"Frangelica Pt. I" (without Vai)
"Racing The World"
"The Murder"
"Velorum"
"Gentle Ways"
"Answers"
"Whispering Prayer"
"The Attitude Song"
"I'm Becoming"
"Salamanders In The Sun"
"The Crying Machine"
"Lotus Feet"
"Bangkok"
"The Fire Garden Suite"

Encore:

"Liberty"
"For The Love Of God"

The Ocean Way Microphone Locker app for iPhone and iPad, created by guitar legend Steve Vai and producer, engineer and owner of Ocean Way Recording Studios, Allen Sides, has been updated and optimized for iOS 8, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus. The app allows users to hear what both legendary and common microphones sound like through a variety of instruments, cabinets and speakers. Check it out here.

Vai comments on the app: "It's pretty remarkable. It gives stats on virtually every important studio mic there is, the instruments it's best used on, and how to use it. An indispensable tool for anyone recording anything."



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