Steve Vai Talks Zappa
Guitar legend Steve Vai talks about his time with Frank Zappa and the enormous responsibility of having to transcribe, record and perform the composer's complex music. Vai also discusses the joys and tribulations of his experience with Zappa and the demanding role of being "stunt guitarist". CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 1:05 The "Mo 'N Herb's Vacation" Score 6:18 Zappa's Densities 11:10 Learning and Performing Zappa's Guitar Parts 22:48 Origins of "Jazz Discharge Party Hats" 27:00 Musical Pathway to Frank Zappa 49:10 Zappa Advice
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