The idea of taking a break from music just never occurred to me. I do take breaks but they are more like family vacations, and I enjoy those as much, if not more, than playing music. When you are absorbed in the passion of what you are doing there is never the thought to stop. If a person can find in themselves an exciting creative idea, and if they can hold that excitement and only choose thoughts that are goal-oriented, then the excitement builds and eventually turns into a passion, and then they become absorbed in what they are doing.
I was transcribing music for Frank Zappa and when I was 20 years old, I joined his band for three years.
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Has it ever happened with you when you felt a little less inspired or thought of taking a break? STEVE VAI: I can’t remember when I started music because the interest in it seemed to always just be there, but I started my professional career when I was 18 years old. You started music at the age of 18, what kept you so passionate. Where does this motivation come from? STEVE VAI: My creative motivation comes from the same place that it does in anybody else, and where that is, I don’t know, but when it shows up in us it takes the form of “a good idea.” Once you are compelled by an exciting creative idea, there’s no need for motivation. You still continue to release solo albums, you released Modern Primitive last year, which you started writing when you were 20, and now you’re in your 50s it is remarkable. If you try to second guess your audience or reach for an audience that is not on the same playground as you, chances are it will be a fail-fail situation. It’s a win-win situation because the artist is being themselves and the audience they attracted loves that. What I discovered was everyone has some kind of uniquely creative ability and if you can find that and throw yourself into it fully, the proper audience will come to you - the audiences that are moved by what you do. But the funny thing is, some people may resonate with what an artist does and think they are just the best, while many others just don’t get it and will go as far as to troll on the internet and let everyone know what they think. I was putting too much pressure on myself to be great. There was a time when I started to gain some recognition that I felt pressure to deliver music that would blow people away and keep them coming, but after a while I saw that as something that was getting in the way. I think it’s like that for any artist who puts their personal creativity before anything else. are consequences of my passion for the instrument and my music. and between the guitar and the specific kind of music I make, I have always found great fulfillment in it. Are these monikers flattering? To what extent they influence your music? STEVE VAI: It’s always nice to be recognized for your contributions, and I never take for granted the great support and success I have had.
You are widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time and the god of guitar. I would assume the audience will be as crazy as it was for our show in Shillong in October. How has your experience been of interacting with Indian fans, and what kind of reaction are you expecting from them? STEVE VAI: It’s not been very long that Western rock acts have been going to India so the audiences are still very excited. The audience was just amazing - so supportive - so I’m very happy that I decided to do this show that’s coming up in Pune. This is for the first time that you'll be taking to the stage at NH7 Weekender Pune? How excited are you? STEVE VAI: We performed at the NH7 on October 28th in Shillong, and it was a fantastic event for us. With a career spanning over 40 years, Vai has collaborated with David Lee Roth, Alcatrazz, Whitesnake, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, Tosin Abasi, The Aristocrats, and been a part of the Satriani-headed G3 Live Guitar tour.Īs guitar lovers are in for treat tonight, interviewed Vai about his first-ever visit to India, experience interacting with Indian fans, the changing music scenario, the demon of depression and more. Starting his career transcribing music for the legendary Frank Zappa, Vai achieved mastery of guitar through years of practice under the very best – Joe Satriani. After his invigorating India debut at the Meghalaya leg of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender, three-time Grammy-winning guitar virtuoso Steve Vai is all set to perform in Pune today evening.
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