Where the Wild Things Are (2pc) | 
| Director: Steve Vai
Actor: Steve Vai
Studio: Favored Nations
List Price: $21.98
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 4420
Format: Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 240 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: 2610
UPC: 690897261099
EAN: 0690897261099
ASIN: B002AWJEU8
Theatrical Release Date: September 29, 2009
Release Date: September 29, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Where The Wild Things Are is a 2 DVD set recorded live and filmed in high definition at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN during Steve Vai s recent Sound
Theories Tour. Where The Wild Things Are features a world-class group of musicians, unlike any other band Steve has ever assembled.
-Two DVDs containing nearly 3 hours of Steve Vai in concert, along with cool bonus footage that includes exclusive interviews with Steve s band members and Steve s viral hit promotional video for the Jemini distortion pedal.
-The highly anticipated follow-up to his Visual Sound Theories and multi-platinum Live At The Astoria DVDs.
-Special digipack and accompanying 20 page booklet, featuring beautiful live photo spreads from the tour.
-DVD contains both 5.1 and stereo mixes, and a commentary track featuring Steve and some of his band members.
-13 Grammy nominations, including 3 wins.
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 Nice guitar playing November 14, 2009
KB from Illinois (Palatine)
I can't say I am a Steve Vai follower, but do know he is one the great guitar players alive today. I saw this concert distributed on BluRay and went for it. The video looks great. I was disappointed that they did not release it in one of the BluRay lossless audio formats (e.g., DTS-HD MA). The audio is still the DD-5.1, as distributed on the DVD version. Nontheless, it still is a good sounding audio track.
I like Steve Vai's sense of humour. He seems like a really decent guy. And he truly appears to appreciate his audience. He knows he is good, and his 'posing' at times can be annoying. But heck, he has paid his dues. He can do want he wants. Besides, it's his show.
Overall, this is a great concert for musicians in the audience, especially the guitar players. I like it and recommend to others. What I liked the least is that I did find the music somewhat repetitious after awhile. There is a lot of speed licks, heavy whammy bar, and screaming feedback. Its exciting, but can grow a bit old. But Steve is one of the masters at this, and this concert is recorded and produced really well. As an extra treat, check out the bonus section where he sells his custom distortion pedal. It is really well done.
Plesant Surprize November 14, 2009
Michael Larson (Mt. Vernon Wa.)
I ordered this music dvd along with several others. So far this is the best of bunch.I am a long time musician and sound tech,not a guitar player so I was not expecting to be captured by the depth of this concert.I know of Steve Vai's history and work but,his band is amazing as well. Powerful drumming, two violins with two guitarist, keyboards and bass.The songs are very interesting arrangements that showcase the tremendous talent and technical prowess of these excellent players.Even if you have never heard of Vai, this show pulls you in. Watch the bios first.Then when watching the concert you will enjoy it fully.I have a large collection of music dvds from many diverse artists,This one is in my top 5..
Very good November 13, 2009
Jorge A. D. Negrisoli (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)
Great show and a fantastic production that deserves to be seen and saved. I was very happy!
Vai & Band = Excellence! November 12, 2009
RWM (San Clemente, CA)
I had ordered this DVD along with the new Joe Bonamassa DVD at Royal Albert Hall May '09 at the same time. I tend to like more blues based music whatever genre (hence the Bonamassa DVD) and have always thought Steve Vai to be one of the creme de la creme guitar player / musician / creator's out there. For me I was never really into shred type guitar playing, but this is a whole different level. I have known about Steve Vai since his Frank Zappa days but have never had any recordings of his in my own collection except for the Clapton Crossroads concert and watching him in the movie Crossroads guitar showdown with that kid playing the Telecaster. So that makes me a nubie so to speak. I play guitar and have read many articles about Vai and his gear etc. over the past 20+ years or so. Previous post summarized maybe heavy metal Grateful Dead? I am thinking more on the lines of John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu on steroids. Whatever, it doesn't really matter. Blah blah blah, I am running on here.
Well this DVD shows just how talented this guy is from this concert date from 2 years ago. Anyone who knows about Steve Vai has always known how talented he is and what he can bring. The band members are absolutely amazingly talented with their own energy that they bring and would think Vai would have nothing less since he is the main guy. I did not know that Steve sings and was kind of surprised at his decent vocal quality.
Already having stated his talent, Mr. Vai is really a great showmen with his humor and antics while playing which makes this DVD all the more fun and jaw dropping with mind boggling musical arrangements. I just love the two violins of Alex Depue and Ann Marie Calhoun that compliment so well. Jeremy Colson the drummer is tireless and will totally blew you away. This young man's energy is a force to be reckoned with. Bryan Beller with his 5 string bass is so good along with second guitarist Dave Weiner playing a 7 string guitar which really adds that additional bottom chunk and gets to be spot lighted on his own. Second guitarist is an oxymoron. This guy is great! Play this DVD or Blue-Ray, whatever you got loud. Seeing is believing what musical human beings are capable of. WOW!
Awesome!!! November 12, 2009
J. Schneider (Mosinee, WI United States)
I've been critical of Vai here and there when he decides to do something too far off the wall, so I had my doubts about the band line up... but good God - this DVD is just stunning. Highly entertaining and just plain GREAT musically. The new band format works brilliantly... a few effects on those violins and he's tackling some songs rarely seen live. Nonetheless, Vai is still center stage and his performance, as always, is a master class in nuance and tone... and whammy abuse! GREAT stuff!!!
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