Album US 2001 on Light Without Heat label
Rock and Soundtrack (Soundtrack, Score, Hard Rock)
A conceptual 10 disc release that documents the storied career of Steve Vai. The actual box, limited to 10,000 copies, is only sold with the first 3 CDs. The idea is that as the following 7 CDs are released, the owner can fill up the box. When the final CD is released, owners will receive the 100 page booklet that has a space reserved in the box. Also included are 3 guitar plectrums and a hidden secret CD. 4th Disc: Mystery Tracks: Archives Vol. 3 5th Disc: Various Artists: Archives Vol. 4 6th Disc: Vai Piano Reductions Vol. 1 7th Disc: Steve Vai & The Classified - Modern Primitive In this box: 1) Steve Vai - The Elusive Light And Sound Vol. 1 (LWH 1002-2) A collection of Vai's works relating to either soundtracks or film scores. Recorded at the Mothership. Mastered at "The Mothership" Hollywood, CA and "The Harmony Hut" Encino, CA. Track 1: © 1972 Davray Music Ltd. (PRS) Adm. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Tracks 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 19, 29, 31, 36 and 38: Sy Vy Music (ASCAP). Tracks 4, 5 and 6: EMI Gold Horizon Music Corp. (BMI) / EMI Golden Torch Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Sy Vy Music (ASCAP). Tracks 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16: Sy Vy Music (ASCAP) / OPC Music Publishing, Inc. Tracks 17 and 18: Hollywood Pictured Music (ASCAP) / Sy Vy Music (ASCAP). Tracks 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39 and 40: T C F Music Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). © 1998 Light Without Heat © 2001 Light Without Heat, Inc. ℗ © 1972-2001 2) Alcatrazz - Disturbing The Peace (72435-34083-2-9) Steve Vai's first and only album with the band. Originally released by Capitol Records on March 22, 1985. Recorded at Cherokee Studios, Hollywood, CA. Additional recording at Skyline Studios, Topanga, CA. Mixed at Cherokee Studios, Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Sterling Sound. Track 2-3: Jimmy Waldo incorrectly spelled as Valdo. All tracks ℗ 1985 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗ 2001 EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets. © 2001 EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets. Printed in the U.S.A. 3) Frank Zappa - FZ Original Recordings: Steve Vai Archives Vol. 2 (LWH-1001-2) Track 1: Originally from Tinsel Town Rebellion (1981). Tracks 2, 3, 11 and 12: Originally from You Are What You Is (1981). Tracks 4, 5 and 6: Originally from Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch (1982). Track 7: Originally from The Man From Utopia (1983). Track 8: Originally from Them Or Us (1983). Tracks 9 and 13: Originally from Frank Zappa Meets The Mothers Of Prevention (1985). Track 10: Recorded live in the summer of 1982 in Pistoia, Italy. Originally from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 4 (1991). Tracks 14 and 15: Recorded live in the summer of 1982, European tour. Originally from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 5 (1992). Track 16: Recorded live 12/11/80, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica CA. Originally from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 6 (1992). Track 17: Recorded live 10/31/81, The Palladium, New York NY. Originally from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 6 (1992). All songs copyright The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music ASCAP. ℗ 1995 Rykodisc. The box-set also includes a secret disc found hidden inside the bottom of the box. Secret Disc: Tracks and duration ripped from the computer
![]() | Steve Vai g, *1960 US arranged by, artwork by, 1st disc, artwork by, 3rd disc art direction, guitar, backing vocals, mastered by, album by, lead vocals, guitar, performer, all instruments, written by, guitar, hellbent guitar, written by, performer, all instruments, written by, performer, everything else, vocals, scripted vocals performed by, vocals, guitar, rhythm, guitar, strat abuse, guitar, impossible guitar parts, acoustic guitar, impossible guitar parts on acoustic, guitar, impossible guitar parts on strat, guitar, solo, guitar, stunt guitar |
![]() | Gary Shea b, *1950 US bass |
![]() | Jan Uvena dr, bvoc, *1950 US drums, percussion, backing vocals, written by |
![]() | Jimmy Waldo key, bvoc, US keyboards, backing vocals, written by |
![]() | Steve Crise photography, 2nd disc logo |
![]() | Ron Slenzak , *1948 US photography, 2nd disc |
![]() | Graham Bonnet voc, *1947 GB vocals, backing vocals, written by |
![]() | Frank Zappa voc, g, 1940-1993 US written by, composed by, producer, arranged by, performer, vocals, guitar, lead, vocals, guitar, rhythm |
![]() | Bryan Beller b, *1971 US bass |
![]() | Robin DiMaggio , drums |
![]() | Mike Keneally g, voc, key, *1961 US keyboards |
![]() | Marcelo Gomes , engineer, 2nd |
![]() | Richard Landers , engineer, 2nd |
![]() | Jorge Calderón b, bvoc, PR bass |
![]() | Jim Celtner , drums |
![]() | Shuggie Otis g, *1953 US guitar |
![]() | Ry Cooder g, voc, *1947 US guitar, slide, written by |
![]() | Sonny Terry h, voc, 1911-1986 US harmonica |
![]() | William Kanengiser g, acg, US arranged by, turkish march |
![]() | Chris Frazier dr, perc, drums |
![]() | Jeffery CJ Vanston key, org, US keyboards |
![]() | William Sadler , *1950 US lyrics by, additional words, vocals, scripted vocals performed by |
![]() | Alex Winter , vocals, scripted vocals performed by |
![]() | Cheicie Ross , vocals, scripted vocals performed by |
![]() | Joss Ackland voc, *1928 GB vocals, scripted vocals performed by |
![]() | Keanu Reeves b, *1964 CA vocals, scripted vocals performed by |
![]() | Roy Brocksmith , 1945-2001 US vocals, scripted vocals performed by |
![]() | Terry Finn , *1955 US vocals, scripted vocals performed by |
![]() | Gregg Bissonette dr, perc, *1959 US drums |
![]() | Alcatrazz , 1983-1987 US performer on track |
![]() | Arthur Barrow g, b, voc, *1952 US bass, vocals |
![]() | Vinnie Colaiuta dr, *1956 US drums |
![]() | Ike Willis voc, g, *1955 US vocals, guitar, rhythm, guitar, vocals |
![]() | Ray White g, US vocals, guitar, rhythm, guitar, vocals |
![]() | Bob Harris voc, key, keyboards, trumpet, vocals, high, trumpet, soprano vocals, boy, keyboards, vocals |
![]() | Tommy Mars key, *1951 US keyboards, vocals |
![]() | David Ocker cl, bcl, *1951 US clarinet, clarinet, bass |
![]() | David Logeman dr, perc, drums |
![]() | Ed Mann perc, *1954 US percussion, keyboards, synclavier |
![]() | Scott Thunes b, voc, *1960 US bass |
![]() | Chad Wackerman dr, *1960 US drums |
![]() | Bobby Martin key, voc, FR keyboards, saxophone, vocals |
![]() | George Duke key, voc, 1946-2013 US vocals |
![]() | Moon Zappa voc, bvoc, *1967 US vocals, vocals, guest |
![]() | Napoleon M. Brock voc, fl, ts, US vocals |
![]() | Ahmet Zappa voc, *1974 US vocals, guest |
![]() | Denny Walley s-g, voc, g, *1940 vocals, guest |
![]() | Jimmy Carl Black dr, voc, 1938-2008 US vocals, guest |
![]() | Motorhead Sherwood tam, bs, 1942-2011 US vocals, guest |
Dyer/Kahn, Inc. artwork by, 2nd disc design |
Tim Owens artwork by, 2nd disc design |
Ciruelo Cabral artwork by, 3rd disc art direction |
Gail Zappa artwork by, 3rd disc art direction |
Priscila Bara artwork by, 3rd disc art direction |
Brian Leshon mixed by, assisted by, engineer, assisted by |
Brian Scheuble mixed by, assisted by, engineer, assisted by |
Mark Wilczak mixed by, assisted by, engineer, assisted by |
Paul Lani mixed by, assisted by, engineer, assisted by |
Ross Stein mixed by, assisted by, engineer, assisted by |
Eddie Kramer engineer, mixed by, producer |
John Begoshian engineer, mixed by |
Paul Levy engineer, mixed by |
George Marino mastered by |
Neil Citron mastered by |
C.C. White backing vocals |
Kimberly Evans backing vocals |
Marcelo Gomes engineer |
Steve Vai engineer, producer, engineer |
Ry Cooder producer |
Richard Landers engineer, assisted by |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Steve Vai - The Elusive Light And Sound Vol. 1 | Steve Vai | ||
2 | Celluloid Heroes | Steve Vai | Ray Davies | 6:18 |
3 | Love Blood | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 4:49 |
4 | From Or Inspired By The Motion Picture Crossroads (1986) | Steve Vai | ||
5 | Fried Chicken | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 2:29 |
6 | Butler's Bag | Steve Vai | Ry Cooder, Steve Vai | 1:07 |
7 | Head-Cuttin' Duel | Steve Vai | Ry Cooder, Steve Vai | 4:42 |
8 | Eugene's Trick Bag | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 2:28 |
9 | From Or Inspired By The Motion Picture Dudes (1987) | Steve Vai | ||
10 | Amazing Grace | Steve Vai | 1:52 | |
11 | Louisiana Swamp Swank | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 3:15 |
12 | From Or Inspired By The Motion Picture Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) | Steve Vai | ||
13 | Air Guitar Hell | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:40 |
14 | The Reaper | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 3:25 |
15 | Introducing The Wylde Stallions | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:45 |
16 | Girls Mature Faster Than Guys | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:13 |
17 | The Battle | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 2:25 |
18 | Meet The Reaper | Steve Vai | William Sadler, Steve Vai | 0:40 |
19 | Final Guitar Solo | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 1:35 |
20 | The Reaper Rap | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 5:46 |
21 | From Or Inspired By The Motion Picture Encino Man (1992) | Steve Vai | ||
22 | Drive The Hell Out Of Here | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 1:28 |
23 | Get The Hell Out Of Here | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 3:54 |
24 | From Or Inspired By The Motion Picture PCU (1994) | Steve Vai | ||
25 | Welcome Pre-Frosh | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:49 |
26 | The Dark Hallway | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 1:08 |
27 | The Dead Band Ends | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:57 |
28 | The Cause Heads | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 1:18 |
29 | Find The Meat | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:25 |
30 | The Ax Will Fall | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:40 |
31 | Now We Run (Cue) | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:44 |
32 | Hey Jack | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:21 |
33 | What! | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:08 |
34 | Still Running | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:28 |
35 | Dead Hands | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 3:12 |
36 | Blow Me Where The Pampers Is | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:55 |
37 | Pins & Needles | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:25 |
38 | Plug My Ass In | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:45 |
39 | Loose Keg Spottings | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:22 |
40 | Don't Sweat It | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:37 |
41 | How Hidge | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:45 |
42 | Beer Beer | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:20 |
43 | We're Not Gonna Protest | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 1:54 |
44 | Initiation | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:16 |
45 | See Ya Next Year | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 0:52 |
46 | Now We Run | Steve Vai | Steve Vai | 3:47 |
47 | Alcatrazz - Disturbing The Peace | Steve Vai | ||
48 | God Blessed Video | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 3:30 |
49 | Mercy | Alcatrazz | Gary Bonnet, Graham Bonnet, Jan Uvena, Jimmy Waldo, Steve Vai | 4:22 |
50 | Will You Be Home Tonight | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo, Steve Vai | 5:03 |
51 | Wire And Wood | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 3:29 |
52 | Desert Diamond | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 4:21 |
53 | Stripper | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 3:53 |
54 | Painted Lover | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 3:24 |
55 | Lighter Shade Of Green | Alcatrazz | Steve Vai | 0:46 |
56 | Sons And Lovers | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 3:38 |
57 | Skyfire | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 3:55 |
58 | Breaking The Heart Of The City | Alcatrazz | Graham Bonnet, Steve Vai | 4:59 |
59 | Frank Zappa - FZ Original Recordings: Steve Vai Archives Vol. 2 | Steve Vai | ||
60 | Tell Me You Love Me | Frank Zappa | 2:07 | |
61 | Theme From 3rd Movement Of Sinister Footwear | Frank Zappa | 3:31 | |
62 | Jumbo Go Away | Frank Zappa | 3:43 | |
63 | Drowning Witch | Frank Zappa | 12:03 | |
64 | Envelopes | Frank Zappa | 2:46 | |
65 | Teen-Age Prostitute | Frank Zappa | 2:40 | |
66 | The Jazz Discharge Party Hats | Frank Zappa | 4:28 | |
67 | Ya Hozna | Frank Zappa | 6:26 | |
68 | Alien Orifice | Frank Zappa | 4:12 | |
69 | Approximate | Frank Zappa | 1:49 | |
70 | I'm A Beautiful Guy | Frank Zappa | 1:56 | |
71 | Beauty Knows No Pain | Frank Zappa | 3:01 | |
72 | What's New In Baltimore? | Frank Zappa | 5:04 | |
73 | Moggio | Frank Zappa | 2:29 | |
74 | RDNZL | Frank Zappa | 7:59 | |
75 | Magic Fingers | Frank Zappa | 2:21 | |
76 | Strictly Genteel | Frank Zappa | 7:08 | |
77 | Secret Disc | Steve Vai | ||
78 | Secret Jewel Box Interview 9/12/01 | Steve Vai | ||
79 | Introduction | Steve Vai | 1:06 | |
80 | Steve On... The Elusive Light And Sound Vol. One | Steve Vai | 11:24 | |
81 | Steve On... Alcatrazz - Disturbing The Peace | Steve Vai | 3:27 | |
82 | Steve On... Archives Vol. Two - FZ Original Recordings | Steve Vai | 13:19 | |
83 | Steve On... Archives Vol. Three - Various Artists | Steve Vai | 7:18 | |
84 | Steve On... Archives Vol. Four | Steve Vai | 9:02 | |
85 | Steve On... Alcatrazz - Live: Panic Jungle | Steve Vai | 1:05 | |
86 | Steve On... Mike Keneally Piano Reductions | Steve Vai | 1:14 | |
87 | The Classified | Steve Vai | 2:23 | |
88 | Steve On... Hot Chunks | Steve Vai | 3:14 |