The third in this series of celebratory guitars looks to the traditional role silver plays in observance of a 25th anniversary, marrying it with the color combination reminiscent of the custom 7-string that Steve used when touring with Whitesnake, immediately following the release of Passion & Warfare. These handcrafted guitars draw on the color schemes present in the original album artwork, depicting the ravages of a war-torn hell juxtaposed against a nirvana-like state of passion for life and love. Using the same colourful swirled patterning associated with the original Universe, Ibanez presents this 21st century re-visitation of Passion & Warfare. Each of the three are inspired by Steve’s vision and representative of the musical impact that this timeless album had on the world of music.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Passion & Warfare, Ibanez presents three limited edition Steve Vai Universe models. Since that time, Steve, along with countless other 7-string enthusiasts have continued to incorporate the Universe into a myriad of musical settings that have both inspired and challenged the world. Initially adopted by like-minded guitar virtuosos, Steve's vision of a new musical landscape took a turn that perhaps even he hadn't anticipated when, in the hands of Korn and other purveyors of 90's new metal, the 7-string became mandatory equipment for anyone engaging in the genre. This 7-string guitar, which Steve dubbed the 'Universe', was showcased prominently on Passion & Warfare, and opened the door for guitarists of every musical background to expand their artistic horizons.
Critically acclaimed and publicly celebrated for its unique artistic vision and sheer musical muscle, Passion & Warfare, is now considered the milestone that marks the arrival of the 7-string solid body electric guitar. 2015 marked the 25th anniversary of the release of Steve Vai's landmark solo album, Passion & Warfare. Michael Angelo Battio - Hands Without Shadows 2.Allan Holdsworth - Blues For Tony (Live) Steve Vais Alien Guitar Secrets: Passion & Warfare An interactive video masterclass to help you discover and unlock your personal musical identity.Tribute to Satriani / Vai - Lords Of Karma.Mattias IA Eklundh - The Road Less Traveled.Buckethead - Best Regards - 5CD Box Set- 2010.Steve Vai - Alive In An Ultra World - 2CD.
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The hilarious "Audience is Listening" complements more reflective pieces such as "For the Love of God." The high-powered "Animal" and "Greasy Kid's Stuff" are balanced by "Blue Powder" and "Alien Water Kiss." Unlike most guitar-god solo recordings, Passion & Warfare avoids the sort of technical noodling that is uninteresting to everyone except other guitarists, opting instead for a collection of high-quality music that is full of compositional experimentation without ever getting out of control. A 7 string doesn't get much better and comfortable then this one. You need to see it in person, the colors are hard to photograph. It almost ran the risk of becoming a fad until its resurgence during the Nu- Metal Movement of the mid to late 90’s. The second solo album from Steve Vai shows the guitarist coming into his own as a composer, matching his prodigious talent as a performer. This one has very bright colors, lot's of pink and green, not much yellow. Since its original conception in 1990 when Steve Vai released his monumental Passion and Warfare Album, the 7 String guitar had gone through several incarnations.