The Secret Jewel Box
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The Secret Jewel Box is a ten-CD box set, a collection of music by guitarist Steve Vai
, released in 2001. Vai's website describes it as "not a compilation of Vai's catalog, but rather something far more conceptual. The series includes soundtracks, rarities, outtakes and oddities, out of print albums, Vai’s recordings with Frank Zappa and with early bands Alcatrazz
and The Classified
, acoustic piano interpretations of Vai songs, even an eclectic audio art project."
The box and the first three CDs released in 2001, Only 10,000 boxes been manufactured. Those who purchase the box will be notified when the remaining seven CDs are ready. The 100-page booklet will be sent out after the last CD is produced to those who have collected all the CDs within the box.
Steve Vai
Steven Siro "Steve" Vai is a three time Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter and producer who has sold over 15 million albums. Steve Vai is widely known as a flamboyant guitar virtuoso....
, released in 2001. Vai's website describes it as "not a compilation of Vai's catalog, but rather something far more conceptual. The series includes soundtracks, rarities, outtakes and oddities, out of print albums, Vai’s recordings with Frank Zappa and with early bands Alcatrazz
Alcatrazz
Alcatrazz is an American heavy metal band formed in 1983 by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea.-History:The band's initial line-up consisted of former Rainbow frontman Graham Bonnet, young Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen who had recently left American band Steeler, Gary Shea and Jimmy...
and The Classified
The Classified
The Classified was a band formed in California in 1984, whose foremost player was the famous guitarist Steve Vai on guitar and vocals. It also included:*Stu Hamm - bass, vocals*Tommy Mars - keyboards, vocals*Sue Mathis - keys and vox...
, acoustic piano interpretations of Vai songs, even an eclectic audio art project."
The box and the first three CDs released in 2001, Only 10,000 boxes been manufactured. Those who purchase the box will be notified when the remaining seven CDs are ready. The 100-page booklet will be sent out after the last CD is produced to those who have collected all the CDs within the box.
Content
| Volume | Year | Album | Info |
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| 01 | 2001 | The Elusive Light and Sound, volume 1 The Elusive Light and Sound, volume 1 The Elusive Light and Sound, Vol. 1 is a 2002 compilation album by Steve Vai. The album collects many of the songs that Vai recorded for movies and television shows.The album is Volume 1 in "The Secret Jewel Box".-Track listing:*1... |
Included in Box, Re-released as separate CD in 2002 |
| 02 | 2001 | Alcatrazz Alcatrazz Alcatrazz is an American heavy metal band formed in 1983 by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea.-History:The band's initial line-up consisted of former Rainbow frontman Graham Bonnet, young Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen who had recently left American band Steeler, Gary Shea and Jimmy... - "Disturbing the Peace Disturbing the Peace Disturbing the Peace is the second studio album by Alcatrazz, and is the only one featuring Steve Vai on guitar. One of the singles, God Blessed Video, can be found on the fictional radio station, V-Rock, on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Weeks on Chart: 7, Peak: #133... " |
Included & Only in this Box |
| 03 | 2001 | Frank Zappa Original Recordings; Steve Vai (Archives, Vol. 2) FZ Original Recordings; Steve Vai Archives, Vol. 2 This Album is only available in "The Secret Jewel Box" set.Vai reflects here on his three years as a member of Zappa’s ensemble where he was credited not just as "guitarist" but as wielder of "strat abuse" and "impossible guitar parts."... |
Included & Only in this Box |
| 04 | 2003 | Mystery Tracks (Archives Vol. 3) Mystery Tracks - Archives Vol. 3 -Personnel:*Steve Vai – guitar, tambourine, sampler*Devin Townsend – vocals*T.M. Stevens – vocals*Mike Keneally – guitar, keyboards*Marc Ziegenhagen – keyboards*Robin DiMaggio – drums, drum programming*Deen Castronovo – drums*Morgan Ågren – drums... |
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| 05 | 2003 | Various Artists (Archives Vol. 4) Various Artists - Archives Vol. 4 -More Informations:... |
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| 06 | 2004 | "Vai: Piano Reductions, Vol. 1 Vai: Piano Reductions, Vol. 1 Piano Reductions Vol. 1: Performed by Mike Keneally is an instrumental album produced by Steve Vai. This is an album of 11 solo acoustic piano interpretations of Vai songs by fellow Zappa alumnus Mike Keneally.This Is Volume 6 in "The Secret Jewel Box".... " (by Mike Keneally Mike Keneally Michael Joseph Keneally is an American guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and composer. Allmusic says: "With his wide-ranging talents and ability to be creative in almost any musical situation, Keneally is the leading progressive rock genius of the post-Zappa era."Born on Long Island, New York, he... ) |
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| 07 & 08 | "Alcatrazz: Panic Jungle [Live In Japan]" | ||
| 09 | "Steve Vai & The Classified" | ||
| 10 | "Hot Chunks" |
External links
- "The Secret Jewel Box at Discogs.com
- Vai.com