Steve Vai - Teeth of the Hydra (Official Visualizer)

"Teeth of the Hydra" from the new album "Inviolate" - Out Now!
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Guitar (The Hydra): Steve Vai
The bass, 7 string guitar, 12 string guitar and
harp strings on this piece are all performed
on the Hydra. The other instruments in the
track were programmed by Steve.
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[@j.d.thompson3505]

I love the minimalist design of the instrument. It matches the simplicity of the song.

[@wxmaggot5669]

Killed me 😂😂

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Just a very, very slight hint of irony there.

[@deucepickle2091]

Yep basically just a grandpa sitting in a rocking chair on a porch next to a swamp tuning a splintered up, dried out acoustic with 3 rusty strings.

[@j.d.thompson3505]

@@deucepickle2091 I know. Why not just use a washtub, broomstick and fence wire?

[@zeus-bx9xw]

haha funny

[@IverJ]

When an artist is one with his instrument, and the instrument is a piece of art..... Awesome.

[@sebg2086]

when the instrument is a piece of sh.... yes

[@latexgeneration]

We truly need a performance video for this song. I have so many questions as to who’s playing what when. So cool!

[@GregWurth]

Steve is playing the Hydra minus the drums/synth. Video coming

[@OhGodWhatIsThisAah]

@@GregWurth thanks for the heads up, dope shit y'all doin' 🤟✌️✊

[@serpentinesecrets6771]

@@GregWurth you mean to tell me there isn’t a drum in the Hydra?

[@xxxdonyvaixxx]

it turns out steve is playing everything at the same time.

[@GregWurth]

@@xxxdonyvaixxx just as we said from the beginning ;)

[@brettgarsed]

As a composer, Steve just keeps getting better and better. I didn't think it was possible but, here it is.

[@HossJr]

I know, right?!

[@trevorp9886]

He keeps pushing himself to learn new things. So many musicians reach a plateau where they settle, but Steve keeps on innovating and exploring new territories. A true creative spirit.

[@JoseMendoza-up7wd]

@@trevorp9886genius

[@-ecologically9794]

Yes! And, what a performer, still...

[@WRafX02]

Watching him play it during the Inviolate Tour was next level.

[@nickboyden3997]

You can say what you like about Steve's music - that's personal taste. What you cannot deny is that the man has tons of ideas.

[@midnightsplusnoonsis730LEO]

Love the imagery ! The wheels of time cog teeth ... the 'scales' of the serpents ... the 'beast' instrument ... the crosses on the lapel ... blind to hear and feel ... the three heads ... etc etc ... I'm sure you are communicating on many levels ... and so inspirational to so many of us ... for the love of God ... 👏🏼👏👏🏾 ... ✝️ ...

[@mattharriss3835]

I see what you did there. ✌

[@mike092599]

Saw him live a couple of days ago and he played this live. His talent knows no limits.

[@vitorm.4653]

So immersive....the atmosphere on this solo is fantastic. He's really utilizing all the devices and gadgets on that guitar! Can't wait to see you playing with this machine Steve!

[@alex-wt7oq]

I'm watching this at midnight right now. Literally the minute it came out. Steve Vai is great

[@plovin]

The level on which Mr Vai has ascended to with his playing the guitar is nothing short of "God Like". Words can't describe the plethora of sounds made in his artistry!

[@FatalizedGuitar]

This song is amazing. Can’t wait to see the music video to see how Steve plays this

[@jaguarcesar]

Yeah! Me too!

[@HeadbangoO]

@PenileAugmentation Well, the comment was about using the guitar, let's hope the wiener is not implicated.

[@momiamalvada1967]

@@HeadbangoO why not

[@nameloss]

@@HeadbangoO the account’s name is “PenileAugmentation”, i suspect wiener use in a musical context is up their alley 😅🤣

[@HeadbangoO]

@@nameloss Man, some people are so edgy, hurr durr! lol

[@cesar.losdias]

It sounds a lot like the good and old Steve Vai, from Passion and Warfare to The Ultra Zone time... As an 11 year old beginner guitarist those sounds made me crazy back then, around 2003... I used to visit his website every single day to see his guitar collection... I'm almost 30 years old, and listening to this new track (as well as seeing that Mr Vai is still crazy as usual with his guitar designs haha) simply made me wanna get my JEM out of the guitar case and shred some Lydian scales 'til the end of times :D

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

You wanna get crazy Steve Vai? I've got, happily so, on original vinyl, the album that introduced me to the schizomaniacal genius of Mr. Vai, Flexable. And it still gives me chills down my spine, especially "The Attitude Song", but there's much more insane goodness on it as well.

[@cesar.losdias]

@@zwastiunburzy3688 definitely a game changer in guitar history... Flexable, in my opinion, was a prequel to what he showed the world in Passion and Warfare...

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

@@cesar.losdias For sure! Whereas Flexable was, from memory, done with not much of a budget at all, Passion and Warfare was him showing what he could do with better production and polish. Having said that, I do like the rawness of Flexable, and it'll always be one of my favourite Vai albums. I've even still got the free, very "flexible" copy of "The Attitude Song", that came with that months issue of "Guitar Player" magazine!

[@viciousdope66]

Fire Garden is my all-time favorite.

[@eatsleep8688]

same with mew

[@AliMahmoud86]

Love the track and the comment section, no one fighting, no hate comments, just people coming together to appreciate good music, cheers to you all!

[@matthews.3812]

Sounds like the Steve Vai I remember growing up listening to as a kid! What I been waiting dreaming of! From Windows to soul There’s A Fire In The House and many more well done!

[@anubhavsingh8197]

This and greenish blues are both a BIG FFFUUUUCCCKKKIINNNGG phenomenal

[@fs6086]

I follow steve music since his Flexible leftover album right till now.. he is my guitar legend hero....

[@zeus-bx9xw]

Baddest man on the planet... Hurry up and come back to New Zealand..we love you.

[@mskcycling]

Спасибо Стив! Ты своей музыкой даришь радость людям всего мира! Ты для всех опубликовал свои новые треки! Ты настоящий мировой Музыкант! Мы тебя любим! 👍 🎸 💯 🔥

[@gustavoaranda]

In this album, Steve Vai is being more Steve Vai

[@patrickwoo6067]

He's always great than himself...!!!!

[@noahiskandarani9363]

I absolutely love this song, can’t stop listening.

[@drDeFF-ub5qt]

I can picture early 90s extreme ski and snowboard videos ,fantastic!

[@donDonau]

After his long and rich musician voyage is this a fresh and new energy. Badass.

[@rickmons3711]

Enfin du musicale et feeling , ça vie ça respire , enfin du vai comme j'aime

[@V1z10n]

Love the steampunk vibe from the guitar and song. 🤩

[@allan-shephard]

Having just watched the "Young Guitar" episode where Steve talks about how, with the exception of the drums and keyboard, this track is him just playing the Hydra. All at once. In one go. Not overlaying track by track. Mind=blown. I can't even... 😂🎸

[@guitarplayer5235]

that's why i always loved SV since day one ...

[@stephenlander44]

Everything we all love about Mr VAI in one song!!

[@marcelomorem]

Amazing song, sounds like a movie soundtrack. It's almost like we can see the Hydra moving as the notes go on.

[@MrAirblown2009]

Man ... to be able to hear Mr. Vai's music , the moment he puts it out , means more than words can describe to me.

[@077R1ch1e770]

I love Steve’s music but have also been very touched by some of his videos where he talks about well-being and mindset. I think he’s a person with a lot to give on many levels.

[@diafenix]

Does anyone else smell that? ...that distinct smell of MASTERPIECE?!

[@papuff6540]

35 лет наблюдаю за Маэстро , и продолжаю удивляться его идеям👏👍🔥🤘🎸

[@charllesadv]

This song makes me very calm. Thanks, Vai.

[@davidskinner8978]

the legendary, steve vai, plays a three headed stringed instrument, where two of them are guitars and the other is a bass. truly awesome. i have a hard enough time just being able to hold up my bass

[@MoreMeRecording]

Steve is one of the few that can get away with the insane amount of gain he uses.

[@GDMartin]

lol facts

[@doublebguitarplayer9434]

Just more amazing guitar from the GOAT. No one is like Mr Vai. No one.

[@bazanderson8283]

man this song 🙏🙏🙏 here's sheer joy for life filled with hope speaking through the fretboard...good work Steve! Thanks for the music man, peace and love from Caledonia

[@madiimad]

23 years ago, we were listening to Steve vai's album Fire Graden, and the ammount of pyrotechnics, stories, immersion, and other stuff, made us think of Vai as a Sorcerer... well, there You have it!

[@robertchristian9361]

I swear I never picked on the AV guy in high school. This is what they are coming up with now. Just amazing

[@kisstagals]

Old via vibe which is always great for me 👍

[@aleksandrkoval5822]

Классный гитарист,темы просто бомба, мелодичные. Постоянно его слушаю. Респект.

[@ST-bo7ph]

хотелось бы увидеть, как он на ЭТОМ играет. а то одни фотки...

[@elenavictorovna6220]

играет, не переживайте))

[@fenixluthier2997]

The Evolution of the music born from soul and heart. Congrat Steve start other cicle of your art. More deeper in the Ultra Zone Ultra Life .

[@Jay-vs4fi]

Very musical. The instrumentation is beautiful and mixed in a soothing way. A feeling of soaring among the galaxy or something!

[@MadamOst]

Who's not going to love seeing him play that beast?

[@oli8624]

There is so increadably much going on in this song, it's so detailed, I love it!

[@ohdear2166]

Steve, as complete guitarist you are, you outdone yourself with this piece. Such magnificence!

[@bobwalden1514]

Another masterwork by true pioneer of modern guitar

[@guitarstorms]

Very magical sounding

[@withoutairwithoutwords5382]

One of my favorite guitar hero’s of all time

[@zeus-bx9xw]

Greatest guitar player on the planet

[@thetroubledmonk]

A work of art from a legend. Just watched the live video and my mind is blown.

[@jordanreyes8617]

This is amazing, it reminds me of passion and warfare era. Steve Vai always gives us incredible music.

[@2hug]

Monster track! Everybody killin' it, BASS, DRUMZ and GUITAR.

[@choowie92]

It has that Flex-Able vibe. Love it.

[@HossJr]

Outstanding! Fantastic! Thanks for baring it all again Steve you magnificent Bastard!

[@moodymusician6200]

Love the atmosphre..

[@jorgeluispedrazacaldelas6357]

Amazing... simply amazing... i don't have words to describe this.

[@juanjorondon]

It sounds kinda old school but the drums have such a modern sound. I love it! Passion, mistery and suspense.

[@GoDamnWeird]

The drums were programmed, by Steve.

[@stephenmartin6733]

@@GoDamnWeird No, Steve told me is Vinnie.

[@romainplagnol882]

Back to Steve Vai's amazing 90's vibe. Absolutely gorgeous to hear 🔥🔥

[@aleatoriac7356]

In the musical sense, Steve Vai is deliciously insane LOL - beautiful sound here

[@adrianpagliano6156]

Verdaderamente maravilloso Steve!! Es genial, que mas?!!! En muchos sentidos, para mí,,,impresionante. Mi hijo menor (14 años) comparte mi gusto por tu música y hace poco empezó a aprender guitarra y trata de imitar algún que otro riff tuyo! Guauu! Que inspiración para muchos!! y de lo bueno!! Un saludo grande!!!, desde Argentina.

[@shamsheed1726]

Man those deeps tones @3:00👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@svenjansen2134]

Pitch bending in his playing has changed. It's more on the edge. I like it.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

That tone, wow!

[@jakovs7199]

So much space in this song

[@garywright2]

I've watched these Hydra videos an embarrassing amount of times, and I still have no words... Thank you Vai for continuing to inspire us and not just push the envelope - for shredding the damn envelope! 🤯🤘

[@MSpotatoes]

Was waiting for this!

[@thespectralizer]

Steve keeps reinventing himself - this is almost no longer music, but a listening experience. The detailed sound effects accompany the notes and vice versa in a way I've never heard before. Fantastic!

[@alcoyot]

Everything sounds so full and hi fi. Even on crappy speakers. Vai’s production is head and shoulders above others of his genre. Nobody else’s electric guitar album sounds like this.

[@ianguest2011]

That's what cutting teeth with Zappa does to you

[@jasonninnis]

I like the fact that at 1:49 it seems to have a full set of electric screwdriver bits included. Perfectly on hand for those DIY projects around the home while ripping through a solo.

[@0xGetRekt]

Or when the steam punk bits and bobs start falling off

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

Those pegs holding the harp strings seem to essentially be the pegs used to wind piano strings on a sound board

[@allsic]

I can't believe I have shaked your right hand... you are truly a guitar god!!!

[@SeclipseR]

F...ing amazing!

[@billkenny5938]

Steve and plini should make a song! that would be the sickest collab of the year, maybe even decade

[@briankoumusicchannel1643]

This song is awesome ... Whole album is amazing

[@KnqzMi6kin]

What a master elegance guitar intro!

[@Musicology1975]

Steve is getting better and spookier with each album.👍🍷🥂🎸

[@warmoth68]

The guy is an Alien! He takes the notes that you never use..Locrian/Augmented and creates a tense yet melodic structure that evokes emotion..a true Renaissance Virtuoso!

[@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328]

i SAY THIS WITH LOVE - Never sure how to take some of Steve's theatrics: He does it with such a straight face, that I'm never sure if he's being serious about being ridiculously over the top, or being ridiculously over the top about being serious! At any rate, this isn't nearly as silly as the "Laser Visor". If anyone can make such an intentionally CRAZY piece of gear do something musical it's Steve.

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

The album is fantastic - thanks Steve!

[@nicolast.5648]

Need to see this live! it's a masterpiece

[@celsogoncalves.4926]

Who would imagine that i would live to see steve vai jojoposing. That was awesome.

[@BlizzardOfSteel]

At first I was partial of the design but after hearing this piece and noting how he applied it in the composition was amazing.

[@hotman718]

Sounds like it could be sweet as a video game ost. Like a cool level with beautiful landscapes.

[@MadamOst]

That's so great.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Simply amazing. His sound is so sonically blissfully pleasing.

[@bruceallenoatway]

So glad I got to play drums with you .! 😊

[@3rdmm]

Steve slayed the Hydra!!!

[@cristianoluiz8281]

steve vai king and master guitar man!!!!

[@Xabi_MM]

Spectacular. This song is competing to be my favorite song along with Building the Church.

[@LuizFernandoTrajano]

Steve Vai with Hydra + Living Colour = Rock in Rio 2022.

[@mariafrancofernandez321]

Desde Madrid, España, me sigues gustando tanto como aquel leyendas de la guitarra. Super

[@larryrock11]

the new LP is fire!

[@kirschhoffer]

Amazing !

[@dellaroccaalessandro1481]

Un grande!!!! di Vai ho tutto, DVD e CD.

[@BitsOfEternity]

Awesome. Obviously. It took me four and a half minutes to figure out the harp strings ran across the bottom, across the opening. Spectacular.

[@johnpearson4899]

When P & W came out, way back in 1990 I made a comment to my brother and I still say it today; "If Steve Vai would follow me around with a UV777 and score my day to day events, I'd couldn't help but live a much more exciting, fulfilling and productive life". If he had been so kind as to have done me that one simple favor, I would surely have had the motivation to make it to Mars by now and be waving back at Elon .

[@felixol]

Takes me back to your old records, beautiful music!

[@MechaPlays]

I cant wait to see him jam out on that monster of a guitar

[@yesmusicfreak4848]

A steampunk guitar to match the out of this world skills of Steve Vai. Makes sense.

[@tsumu-rider706]

真鍮の飾りがカッコいい👍‼️

[@MRitterH]

HI Steve, i just want to tell you that this new track is my new drug. I just cant hear it enough. This, your new album is amazing. Ive been following you for decades now, can play some of your songs as well. Please never stop making music and playing your guitar. You, Joe and Eric Johnson can never leave this earth . Love you guys' music. Peace brother!