| Sound Theories | ||||
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| Live album by Steve Vai | ||||
| Released | June 26, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2004-2005 | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock Symphonic rock |
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| Length | 1:41:08 | |||
| Label | Epic / Red Ink | |||
| Producer | Steve Vai | |||
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Sound Theories vol. I & II is a 2007 album by American guitarist Steve Vai. The album was recorded with the Metropole Orchestra in Netherlands in mid 2004-2005 and released on June 26, 2007.
Volume I features Vai playing guitar with the orchestra, which has itself earned worldwide acclaim by backing artists ranging from Mike Keneally, Terry Bozzio, Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole to Nancy Wilson and the Yellowjackets. Unlike other solo albums, the new material on Volume II is devoid of Vai's solo guitar. However, despite this the album received much critical acclaim.
Volume II features the Orchestra performing compositions written by Vai, including “Shadows and Sparks” and “Bledsoe Bluvd.”
Contents |
All songs written by Steve Vai.
A companion DVD titled Visual Sound Theories was released through Epic/Sony on September 18, 2007. This DVD features the live performances from the Aching Hunger concerts with the Holland Metropole Orchestra in July 2005.
The DVD includes 14 tracks in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound:
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2007 | Billboard Top Independent Albums | 45 |