The 7th Song: Enchanting Guitar Melodies-Archives Vol.1

Steve Vai | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 7, 2000)
• Original Release Date: November 7, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epic Records
• ASIN: B000050HV0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,079 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #80 in Music > Rock > Rock Guitarists > Shred

Track Listings

1. For the Love of God

2. Touching Tongues

3. Windows to the Soul

4. Burnin' Down the Mountain

5. Tender Surrender

6. Hand on Heart

7. Melissa's Garden [*]

8. Call It Sleep

9. Christmas Time Is Here

10. The Wall of Light [*]

11. Boston Rain Melody [*]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AS GOOD AS IT GETS! STEVE'S THE MAN!, November 8, 2000

By 

Soaring Heart - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 7th Song: Enchanting Guitar Melodies-Archives Vol.1 (Audio CD)

I am one of Steve's greatest fans. I've listened to all of his solo
work and this one is the best. Five stars doesn't do it justice. It
gets "70 x 7!" I agree with jan, this music is definitely
from another galaxy--a galaxy of peace, love, passion and mysticism. I
will cherish this the rest of my life.

Here are Steve's words about
this CD located inside the cover with additional notes on each song as
well:

"Traditionally, I have made the 7th song on all my CD's
the mellifluous guitar ballad that serves the melody on a silver
platter. In numerology, the number 7 is shrouded in mystique. In a
record sequence, it has always felt like the sweet spot. These songs
are more devotional in nature than technical. They are a reflection of
one man's desire to expose a glimmer of the depth of his longing for
spiritual communion."

Steve is simply a master. You will not be
disappointed with this. There are surprises in store for you; one at
the end and if you are really lucky, two. I got both. Thank you Steve
and good luck with your journey. I think you are on the right track
and everyone that is listening with their heart to your passionate,
emotional and continually expanding virtuoso music.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Melissa's Garden, October 30, 2004

By 

Music lover (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 7th Song: Enchanting Guitar Melodies-Archives Vol.1 (Audio CD)

Just wanted to answer Reviewer:"homedecaramel" and his question as to who Melissa refers to from the song titled' "Melissa's Garden".

Melissa was the daughter of close friends of Steve Vai.
She passed away 5 years ago at a fairly young age due to ovarian cancer. Melissa's parents built a beautiful garden as a remembrance of her. Melissa had a wonderful spirit and her spirit lives on as is apparent in Steve's beautiful tribute and in Melissa's Garden.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A collection of Steve's most emotional songs., November 17, 2000

By 

Jenaro Martinez (Laredo, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 7th Song: Enchanting Guitar Melodies-Archives Vol.1 (Audio CD)

Steve has always used the 7th song on his CDs for the greatest, most emotional ballad. This is a collection of all the 7th songs that Steve has released. For those that already have all of Steve's CDs, this one has 3 bonus tracks, which are really good. For those that would be their first time listening to Steve Vai, THIS is the CD to get to know Steve's greatest music.