So let me get this right Zeppelin: Playing the blues consists of bends and vibrato? Playing with soul means bending and using vibrato? So in order to play with soul, you have to play the blues? Now, to me, that seems a little one sided. Just because you bend a note means that your playing with soul? If you think that the only "soulful" song of Vai's is "For The Love Of God" you haven't listened to much. One of the reasons why I listen to Vai is because of his soulfulness. I've seen the guy play before and if he doesn't really play with soul than he deserves an Oscar for his performance. One more time, just to make it perfectly clear: In order to play with soul, you have to bend notes?!?!