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Where the Wild Things Are
Rock · 2009

Where the Wild Things Are

A high-octane live spectacle where dual violins duel with Vai's alien guitar language. A masterclass in technical precision and theatrical rock arrangement.

September 29, 2009 · Favored Nations Entertainment

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Imagine a stage where the boundaries between a rock concert and a contemporary classical performance dissolve. Where the Wild Things Are is not just a live document; it is a showcase of Steve Vai’s String Theories band, a lineup that swaps traditional keyboard textures for the searing, agile voices of two world-class violinists. This creates a sonic environment that is both more organic and more aggressive than his previous live outings. The guitars don't just lead; they converse, argue, and harmonize with the violins, creating a dense web of melody that feels like a living, breathing entity.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment in The Murder where the violins mimic the screeching and diving of the guitar
the seamless transition into the frantic The Audience Is Listening with its playful spoken-word intro
the soaring melodic climax of For the Love of God where the violins add a new layer of pathos
Reviews

How does Where the Wild Things Are sound next to the rest of Steve Vai's catalogue?

Festival+2.5σ

Festival saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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