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Stillness in Motion: Vai Live in L.A.

Steve Vai · 2015

131 min · 22 tracks · hard rock

A dazzling display of virtuosity and emotion, blending rock, blues, and progressive elements into a captivating live experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance experience
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • virtuosic guitar showcases emotions
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • captivating engagement with audience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, fast-paced albums
  • dislike extended instrumental sections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Stillness in Motion: Vai Live in L.A.' captures Steve Vai at a mature point in his career, following the release of his studio album 'The Story of Light' in 2012. This live album showcases his technical prowess and deep emotional expression as an artist who has been redefining guitar music for over three decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Yngwie Malmsteen· Paul Gilbert

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro / Racing the World 6:14
  • 2 Velorum 6:10
  • 3 Band Intros 1:22
  • 4 Building the Church 6:08
  • 5 Tender Surrender 6:42
  • 6 Gravity Storm 5:36
  • 7 Weeping China Doll 6:16
  • 8 John the Revelator 3:53
  • 9 The Moon and I 7:02
  • 10 The Animal 8:19
  • 11 Whispering a Prayer 10:59

Disc 2

  • 1 The Audience Is Listening 7:24
  • 2 Rescue Me or Bury Me 5:18
  • 3 Sisters 3:36
  • 4 Treasure Island 1:53
  • 5 Salamanders in the Sun 1:12
  • 6 Pusa Road 2:05
  • 7 Frank 6:12
  • 8 The Ultra Zone 7:37
  • 9 Build Me a Song LA 10:38
  • 10 For the Love of God 10:14
  • 11 Taurus Bulba 6:36

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