Originally Posted by: Pantallica1Listen to "For the Love of God" and "Tender Surrender" or "Brandon's Costumes (Gentle Ways)" and tell me that Vai has no passion.

Malmsteen, no passion, but Vai, definitely has passion in his music.

Ive heard it all. Absolutely nothing there. Just doesnt push my buttons, im sorry.

When youre playing passionate guitar and feeling it you play what you want and feel the notes. This cud be slow easy stuff (eg Dave gilmore, even John Frusciante!). When people say steve vai i think of this guy trying to play as fast as posible. Of course he can play blues, and put together good sounding solos, but i dont see it! Didnt stop me from learning crossroads tho :rolleyes: