New Vai bassist...

justabass · #1 07-02-2007, 09:37 PM

Looks like Brian Beller finally got the Vai gig...

This is a good read if you've never seen it....
http://www.bryanbeller.com/screed.php
http://www.bryanbeller.com/music/vairap.html

Zappstorius · #2 07-02-2007, 09:56 PM

It sounds like Steve Via runs his camp the way that Frank Zappa ran his...and Dweezil too, apparently.

Ian Perge · #3 07-03-2007, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Zappstorius

It sounds like Steve Via runs his camp the way that Frank Zappa ran his...and Dweezil too, apparently.

Except Steve falls into the "not a dick" category.

Don't get me wrong, I love FZ's music, but I doubt any informed individual would deny that he needed to work on his interpersonal skills. As for Dweezil, he's hardly skilled musically on that level (of his father, Vai, Keneally, etc.) to demand (and get) such high-intensity auditions/rehearsals/shows.

I've known and have been friends with Bryan for years, and am ecstatic beyond words to see him touring at a level he can clearly handle as a bassist (they don't hand out Magna Cum Laude degrees from Berklee to everyone). Plus, the fact that it's for Steve Vai, a musician that both the fiancée and I have been fans of for years, and the day after he got the gig I got a message on my answering machine from Beller wanted to know what show was closest a drive for us so he could put us on the Guest List. Friendship has its privileges...

joeyzaza · #4 07-03-2007, 07:40 AM

what happened, did he give billy sheehan the bullet?

lefty007 · #5 07-03-2007, 07:54 AM

That's awesome. Bryan Feller is cool, down-to-earth, and his playing is phenomenal.

Levin-esque · #6 07-03-2007, 01:57 PM

It's all understandable, but where's Sheehan here? :?

Ian Perge · #7 07-03-2007, 04:39 PM

Steve's comments about the auditioning of the new band and the change from "The Breed" and some of the false rumors that he and Billy were on "the outs".

Long story short, Steve needed to change out the majority of the band to fit the concept of his new release and tour (an orchestral one), the fact that Billy's currently got a full-time gig with Tony MacAlpine's newest project, and IMO the bassist for this tour needed a bit less "Rock" than Sheehan brings and a bit more "complexity".

santucci218 · #8 07-03-2007, 05:00 PM

frank zappa was one of the best composers of all time. his son is a better guitarist for sure, but no as good a composer.

as for my thought on steve vai...a lot of his music is really boring to me. i dont like him much.

Jay Terrien · #9 07-03-2007, 05:05 PM

+1. Steve is a really nice guy! Bryan is a perfect fit for Steve's music. I can't wait to hear the new band when they hit Los Angeles in the fall!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Perge

Except Steve falls into the "not a dick" category.

Don't get me wrong, I love FZ's music, but I doubt any informed individual would deny that he needed to work on his interpersonal skills. As for Dweezil, he's hardly skilled musically on that level (of his father, Vai, Keneally, etc.) to demand (and get) such high-intensity auditions/rehearsals/shows.

I've known and have been friends with Bryan for years, and am ecstatic beyond words to see him touring at a level he can clearly handle as a bassist (they don't hand out Magna Cum Laude degrees from Berklee to everyone). Plus, the fact that it's for Steve Vai, a musician that both the fiancée and I have been fans of for years, and the day after he got the gig I got a message on my answering machine from Beller wanted to know what show was closest a drive for us so he could put us on the Guest List. Friendship has its privileges...