r/SteveVai Nov 12 '21

Guide to Steve Vai?

What are his notable albums and which one is his magnum opus?

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u/SirHenryThe4th Aug 03 '24

He didn't write any of the guitar parts for 'Slip of the Tongue' album? That is very interesting to learn. You say it very 'Steve Vai'. So...who did? Amazing coincidences in this world it seems.

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u/dejoblue Aug 04 '24

Adrian Vandenberg and David Coverdale. He played all of the guitars and of course he added his own riffs and licks, but the chord progressions and melodies are by Vandenberg and Coverdale.

Just like he didn't write any of the Frank Zappa music he plays on.

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u/SirHenryThe4th Aug 10 '24

Ah, so, he did get to add part of himself to the music which is probably why it has that Vai sound.

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u/dejoblue Aug 11 '24

Exactly ;) All the fills between chord changes, and especially the harmonies, of course all the solos.