Album: The Elusive Light and Sound, Volume 1 by Steve Vai (2002)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Favored Nations
Format: Album

Description: Elusive Light and Sound, Vol. 1 by Steve Vai was released Jun 04, 2002 on the Favored Nations label. Steve Vai fans are a dedicated lot, eager to hear the entirety of the guitarist's work (in that sense, he is very similar to his mentor, Frank Zappa, whose fans would buy collections of just his guitar solos). Given his fan base, Vai had the opportunity to release an album like The Elusive Light and Sound, Volume 1 -- the first installment of an archival series, capturing all the music he's written and recorded for film, television, and theater.

Artist Background: Steven Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960) is an American guitarist, songwriter and producer who has sold over 15 million albums. After starting his career as a music transcriptionist for Frank Zappa, Vai recorded and toured in Zappa's band for two years, from 1980 to 1982. He began a solo career in 1983, has released eight solo albums and won three Grammy Awards. He has also recorded and toured with Public Image Ltd., Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth and Whitesnake. Vai has been a regular touring member o... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Joe Satriani, G3, Eric Johnson, Andy Timmons

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Favored Nations

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Elusive Light and Sound, Vol. 1 by Steve Vai was released Jun 04, 2002 on the Favored Nations label. Steve Vai fans are a dedicated lot, eager to hear the entirety of the guitarist's work (in that sense, he is very similar to his mentor, Frank Zappa, whose fans would buy collections of just his guitar solos). Given his fan base, Vai had the opportunity to release an album like The Elusive Light and Sound, Volume 1 -- the first installment of an archival series, capturing all the music he's written and recorded for film, television, and theater.

The Elusive Light and Sound, Volume 1

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