true Virtuosity means versatility

      Many musicians pride themselves in their technical abilities, playing more and more complex runs, using more and more complex rhythms and scales. However, when told to play somethings with soul, less speedy and flashy, they are drawn a blank. Steve Vai is one of many guitarists that falls into this void, though he can play with emotion, he is locked into a certain sound. Listen to this example of him playing the blues.  
           A true virtuoso can play any style, some of my favourites include Jeff beck, Guthrie Govan and Ritchie Blackmore. For example, listen to deep purples lazy, and than listen to highway stars classical influenced solo sections.                          The point is, i don't care what modes you play in, i care if you have feel. Also, if you are not good at something, only try it if you really want to get good at something, because that is the only way you will. If Steve Vai wanted to play the blues, he could have, but instead he plays his shred licks, which are fine, just out of context.
      If you are truly a talented musician, you can adapt and play all genres because you respect them, unless your a classically trained musician, right out of Julliard, than you have permission to look down upon all other forms of music. Plant you're self in one genre, if you wish, but if you have enough technical skill, learn other genres, challenge yourself. Here is a funny video to compensate for the lack of humor in this post. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQDY5fH0sFc
salutaions,
 Pablo y nAtE