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knootya Says:

Nov 26, 2008 - no joke!!

Guitarman27 Says:

Nov 27, 2008 - lmao OMFG @ that last chord ... massive haha

ryegitarista25 Says:

Nov 27, 2008 - STEVE IS A GOD!!

KreatorOfDeath1985 Says:

Nov 27, 2008 - it should be its so greatBUT NOT RIGHT NOWD:<

Satchfan3697 Says:

Nov 27, 2008 - 1:33 - one of the most beautiful sounds ever made by a guitar

kaligula11 Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - You call it beautiful? Guess you didn't look at it all. It has no class, looks cheesy and trashy. Just like all Ibanez (etc) guitars.

mcgowand06 Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - AKMAC82...why the f88k would sammy hager and def leppard dude be playing base ball ?????

StevieRayVaughan84 Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - Ok,Hendrix's version is and will be the best one,forever..obviously!!But i have to admit:i have also watched the Eric Johnson's version and it's really great.I'm an huge EJ fan,he's my hero,while i don't like Vai so much..but now i have to be totally honest:HOLY SHIT!!!!!totally bad ass!!!!This is totally amazing..kickass!!!!!One of best National Anthem rendition ever played!!!!!!!

kaligula11 Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - i wonder why my comments criticizing Steve are deleted. cant he take any of that if he's so good? i wrote that this guitar here isn't beautiful and that his cloths are trashy. i don't criticize your music Steve so come on.

ryegitarista25 Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - Better than HENDRIX & SATRIANI! version of this!

marcus38447226 Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - dont give this guy the thumbs down, its just his opinion...

BECKOTHEKING Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - You are the only one that really knows geography..as you said...America is a CONTINENT...the name of the country is United States of America, but that doesn't mean that the name of the country is America, as many ignorants believe... good for you, dude...

BECKOTHEKING Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - false. There's one continent named America. the country is named United States of America. check your facts

DLB23690 Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - no way hendrix is better

geojoey15 Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - I agree, spudblubber. It almost seems like a mocking of the Star-Spangled Banner, yet I sense some reverence from Vai in this piece.In any case, it was not a better Vai piece and by no means a better rendition of our National Anthem.By the way, all of us would do well to look up "Fort McHenry". It is the only Nat'l Monument except the DC Capitol which is required to fly our Flag 24/7/365. We should all know why.It's about standing firm when the bastards are trying to take us down.

MaverickDavidian Says:

Dec 1, 2008 - Have to agree. It's a song that can have a little leeway in tempo, but should remain remain fairly fluid in terms of register.

Bassist10288 Says:

Dec 1, 2008 - Sorry, but no.

zerobubbel Says:

Dec 1, 2008 - Why do all these guitarist make the banner sound like a chaotic nightmare?

GuitarMasterMark Says:

Dec 1, 2008 - how about who really cares? lol

idontmindatall Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - What is understood, need not be discussed. Please ...

Penguinpoppers Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - I WORSHIP steve vai(I even have his Jem 7V) but to be honest I really didnt like this...........

BONGUSTHEDOG Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - Great performance...and a huge personality...Bravo Steve!!!!!!

ItsDaJokerHAHAHAAAA Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - Ok this is my theroy every pro guitarist ist better than each other they have different styles and if you like that style than you think he is better than another guitarist but thats what i think

JeanEstienne Says:

Dec 3, 2008 - Steve Vai is the god of guitar

Insanatey Says:

Dec 3, 2008 - Steve Vai has such a presenceIt sounds especially amazing:1:22 to 1:45