Steve Vai - Mystery Tracks Archives Vol. 3

Artist:

Vai, Steve

UPC:

690897235021

See Also:

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Description:

Personnel: Steve Vai (vocals, various instruments); Mike Keneally (guitar, keyboards); Mats Oberg (piano, keyboards); TM Stevens (bass, background vocals); Scott Thunes (bass); Morgan Agren (drums); Jonathan Haas (percussion).
Producers: Steve Vai, Davitt Sigerson, Robin Dimaggio.
Recorded between 1991 & 2002. Includes liner notes by Steve Vai.
"Essence" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Personnel: Steve Vai (guitar, tambourine, sampler); Devin Townsend, T.M. Stevens (vocals); Mike Keneally (guitar, keyboards); Marc Ziegenhagen (keyboards); Robin Dimaggio (drums, drum programming); Deen Castronovo, Morgan ?gren (drums); Jonathan Haas (percussion).
Recording information: Mothership Studio, Hollywood, CA (11/07/1991); The Ritz, NY (11/07/1991).
Arrangers: Joel Thome; Steve Vai.
Though to the uniformed Steve Vai is known solely for his incredible electric guitar "shredding," fans of the musician recognize him as the most musically innovative and wildly eclectic figure to emerge from the `80s metal scene. MYSTERY TRACKS: ARCHIVES VOL. 3 is the third in a series of discs collecting Vai`s "golden scraps"-- unreleased tracks, demo recordings and other ephemera. For some artists a collection like this might signal a collectors-only pile of not-ready-for-prime-time music better left on the trash heap, but in Vai`s case it`s just the opposite.
Steve Vai is at his best when left to his own devices, and here the listener is treated to the sounds of an immensely talented musician doing what he loves most with absolute freedom. From crazed, death-defying metal chops-fests ("Just Cartilage") to the gorgeous "Tears In Heaven"-style acoustic ballad "Selfless Love," Vai performs with a jaw-dropping combination of unbridled enthusiasm and pure technique that will send even skilled musicians scurrying for the practice room.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Speeding
2. Just Cartilage
3. San-San-Nana-Byoushi
4. Sofa
5. Essence
6. Wipeout 2000
7. Feathers
8. Opposites Attract, Pt.1
9. Misfits
10. Selfless Love
11. Maple Leafs
12. Murder, The
13. Opposites Attract, Pt. 2 - (Indulgent Version)

Album Information

Release Date:

09/22/2003

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Hard Rock

Label:

Favored Nations Records (USA)

Catalog Number:

FN 23502

Original Release Year:

2003

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

58 : 49

Guest Artist:

T.M. Stevens

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