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Behind the scenes with Steve Vai: Freak Show Excess part 1

Vai talks and plays you through Freak Show Excess from his Mothership studio

The MusicRadar Team, Thu 10 Jul 2008, 3:56 pm UTC

Behind the scenes with Steve Vai: Freak Show Excess part 1

Steve Vai at the Mothership preparing for launch

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Steve Vai has never been afraid to incorporate elements of extremely eclectic genres into his music, and Freak Show Excess from his 2005 album Real Illusions: Reflections is a prime example.

In this video lesson, Steve Vai explains the ideas and writing process behind the Bulgarian-wedding-music-influenced Freak Show Excess, all from the comfort of his own Mothership recording studio.

This is part one of a two-part Steve Vai special. Check out part two of Steve in the studio here.

For more information, visit the official Steve Vai website.

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