Steve Vai - Zeus In Chains (Official Visualizer)

"Zeus In Chains" from the new album "Inviolate" - Out Now!
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[@robertriggs7789]

My brother was a MASSIVE Steve Vai fan. He passed away two years ago today. He'd have loved this song. Keep up the good work Mr. Vai

[@Nintendude2013]

May he rest in paradise

[@eagletown8977]

Sorry for your loss, man!

[@bruninho123wars]

F

[@jerocastella]

Sorry for your loss🙏

[@Arpeggiator1986]

I bet he is hearing it right now in paradise

[@Rocketbunny71]

I was introduced to Steve Vai when a friend of mine went into a music store one day and bought 5 copies of an album called "Passion and Warfare". He handed them out to us and after first listen, my appreciation of the guitar changed forever. Now here we are 31 years later and I'm as blown away listening to this new track as I was listening to Steve back in 1990. That signature sound of flawless key changes and Octave leads NEVER gets old for me... Can't wait for the full album now, January is sure gonna drag until then!

[@benkrapf]

YES

[@dan3565]

What a great friend

[@heman5954]

I first learned about Steve from the movie crossroads. I've been a fan every since.

[@lucid__enigma]

Good friend! I got one ear piece of my friend's headphones the first time I listened to Passion and Warfare!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I got hooked on Vai when I heard Yankee Rose the first time. Passion and Warfare was awesome too but I love every note on Eat'em And Smile.

[@CesarHuescaMusic]

Pure Steve Vai.

[@Svm777]

Cesar!!! At first it was a surprise to see you here and then I thought "yeah, who else eould have been the first to see a Vai video, duuurrrr" Remember you and Maycown from the old old Vai forum!!

[@laurentlag3688]

Tout petit français que je suis, j'ai pensé la même chose ... Pur Steve Vai :-) ;-)

[@josem2558]

Egoísmo o Vaismo, me encanta su música,es terapia musical medicinal para mi. Ha creado su sonido, y forma de hacer MUSICA. SELLO. UN SALUDO CESAR,.🤘🖖🖖👽👽👽👽🤕

[@rickgabriel02]

This reminds me of old school Passion and Warfare, and some Alien Love Secrets. I love it!

[@keith6610]

Reminds me of heaven lol

[@lstarrtna4288]

Doubt it this is Steve sleep walking

[@Dazz1806]

Totally agree.

[@keith6610]

@@lstarrtna4288 indeed nay, this is cutting edge focus and magic

[@malavoy1]

Yeah, there's a moment when the key shifts and there's a short note run that is very "Erotic Nightmares".

[@demonicsweaters]

I really love the chord progressions Steve is doing lately. They're very unpredictable, ethereal, and unique. Plus this distorted guitar tone is beautiful here.

[@DecimeCuba]

umm wasnt he doing that all along? lol

[@demonicsweaters]

@@DecimeCuba yeah lol

[@McLeanAB88]

He's like, "tonal centers are for amateurs." :)

[@Alkatross]

The distortion is not new, but my guess is he placed the mic farther from the cabinet. This tone is a bit deeper/rounder than previous albums, especially in the chorus.

[@lowdz68]

The most recognisable guitar in the world. One note and you know it’s Steve.

[@andybaldman]

I say that all the time. Because it’s literally true.

[@TheM5er]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@NyeGuy-yv2dv]

Well, I'd give that to EVH but Steve's tone does stand out.

[@giannisvar4414]

There are many guitarists that have that hendrix Blackmore SRV Page and many others

[@diegoq8417]

Nah

[@DunamisSword]

Really enjoy the tone. This sounds like a player matured & just comfortable in his own skin...nothing to prove because it's long *been* proved. It makes it a better listen. ...Can't wait to see it performed live!

[@WorldvsTruth]

Your comments make perfect sense, i.e. contextually perfect. At first listening (yesterday) my ears were surprised, almost startled. Then this morning I found the opening melody playing over and over in my head - soon after to discover that I was "hearing" it in the correct pitch. I've not ever had that happen after a single listen. THAT is a catchy melody. There is definitely something very special going on here. I really look forward to hearing more. 😊

[@stoicscorpio3838]

@@WorldvsTruth the Satriani influence, for certain.

[@Vestu]

@@stoicscorpio3838 and some Zappa in here. Especially in the harmonics with the keys and guitar

[@joshuacervenkamusic327]

You can never go wrong with Steve's lead guitar sound. Love it!

[@jerocastella]

✨⭐️✨👍✨✨✨✨

[@user-yx9ub3ks2o]

Спасибо 🎸👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKmcm5aHd7t2rsU

[@nebulazabir2262]

The sound of the guitar here is what purifies the music

[@davidbrocksmith5363]

Steve Vai is the single most beautiful note on any scale......this is an amazing album always raising the bar especially with the Hydra!!!

[@mskcycling]

Супер! Стив, ты лучше всех!!! Ты не просто играешь на гитаре, ты разговариваешь с нами! А мы тебя слышим и понимаем и любим тебя! 💗 👍 🎸 💯 🔥

[@ethanpederson]

Steve is putting out nothing but bangers.

[@Qualifimajesco]

Yes because he’s really awesome.

[@nicolasrioscardona]

I was only 12 years old when my dad gave me a CD called The Ultra Zone in 2001. I listened to that CD every night for 1 year and since then I haven't stopped listening to his discography, every collaboration for other artists, seen every video, interview and motivational talk that can be found on the internet. Thank you Steve for giving me so much.

[@StevenSiroVai1]

Hey Nico, Your post is very touching for me. Thanks so much. When I read stuff like this it inspires me to dig deeper every time. I feel tremendously fortunate. You rock... you all do! (Steve)

[@Crabfather]

Omg you got a reply from Steve himself!

[@VastMind108]

The melodies sing, soar and cry out into heart and space...pure gorgeousness!

[@Guillermohistoriador999]

Just like talking to God in the face!

[@Petersorg]

This new album is seriously sounding like is going to be one of the Vai's greatest yet. Can't wait to listen to the full album!

[@Soundoverload]

Oh my what a track.. you are on fire Steve. The tone alone is just like cream for your ears and the selection of notes is like no other. This album is gonna be a celebration

[@Soundoverload]

@@hardyharhar2261 nah I think he looks for stupid people

[@taraanderlich4831]

Happy New Year Steve! Can't wait for this masterpiece!!! 💗👍 In Vai We Trust

[@hgarner2000]

This song has some surprising chord progressions that are pretty amazing.

[@subocguy]

Steve, Dusty Rhoads here. I’ll see you in Dallas AND in Houston. When Steve Vai comes to Texas, you see him as much as possible. Thanks for keeping the music alive.

[@freddieforever4516]

The playing is stellar as we’d expect, but the songwriting and arrangements just keep getting better and better - this is going to be an EPIC album!!! Thanks for the music and inspiration, Steve x

[@Gustavo27245]

Ditto, plus he - somehow - has kept continously shattering the sonic limits of the instrument for 40+ years.

[@Tikkanier]

Денди🤘 графика 🤯

[@wesliggett2454]

I couldn’t agree more! I’m intrigued to hear a Vai record produced like this. Plenty of quirkiness as we all come to expect. There is a lot of story of light vibe in the music, but the mix takes it somewhere very different. So sooo cool!!

[@freddieforever4516]

@@wesliggett2454 Ditto I definitely hear that Story of Light Vibe and a little Ultrazone too. There seems to be a kind of harmonic density to his more recent compositions... they're thick and fat but still with a fluidity and effervescence! Genius!!!

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Mr Vai is such an inspiration, never fails to come up with sounds and tracks that blow my mind.thanks Steve for all the fantastic music over the years

[@old_man_with_cane3407]

Looking forward to the show in KC in March... Steve you never disappoint.... incredible musician and composer...

[@christophorhill2320]

It does my heart good to know that you're still writing and producing amazing music...thank you for this generous gift of music!

[@youKnowWho3311]

Classic VAI tones and comp........ One of my favorite guitarists of all time!

[@ghophuckurselves3562]

The Master just keeps getting better, and better, and better! The tone, the chords, the leads, the emotion. God bless Steve Vai !

[@ambientshrine]

What I love about Steve´s music is like you have no idea, when the song will take you, what lies ahead... wonderful! Always so happy to explore his new music bar after bar!

[@davidberkowitz3363]

AND STILL the greatest guitarist on the planet.

[@HazardousSmoker]

That sounds awesome. Love the phrasing and rhythm in this song a great deal. Beautiful melody and great tone!

[@b3nji777]

Been a while since a song gave me the goosebumps on first listen. Brilliant.

[@SeanHurst]

This is the Vai song I have been waiting for. There have been many since Passion and Warfare that I have loved (most if not all) but there is something about this one that reminds me of when I heard Passion and warfare back in the late 80's. Thank you Steve from the bottom of my heart for putting this out on KZbin for free and Thanks for all you do! This is excellent!!!!!

[@KingPepeLePew]

Vai has created a relatable melody with nice hooks. Lets see if the other songs are equally as relatable because there is only so much mainstream Vai fans and not shills will tolerate with odd time signatures, bizarre voodoo scales and zappaesque note phrasing before it all becomes a hot ear mess of jazz fusion wankery which then gets protected as sacred speech by "enlightened" fanboi's who critique ,of all thing Vai, "the high priest of guitar" as masterful and ethereal but couldn't recite a melody of the vast amount of songs if they tried.

[@mwils8609]

This is so beautiful, that low b really shines on this one. Beautiful lush chords and a discordant harmony, Steve this one is gold.

[@charles_wren_films]

Vai’s sound has to be one of most iconic guitar sounds of all time. Everything from his tone to his voicing is just so instantly recognisable as Vai.

[@anahitapourya2374]

Loved it, it was reaaaally fresh and would like to listen to it more and more!!! Thank youuuuu!!!

[@m.martini1036]

Man that sounds like the Steve we all love. Can't wait for the whole album 🙌🎸😎🙌

[@treborin]

Gracias Steve. Llevo muuuuchos años siguiéndote y no tengo palabras suficientes para agradecerte el enorme privilegio que tenemos quienes podemos disfrutar de tus geniales temas durante tantas décadas. Decir de tí que eres una referencia en guitarra es como decirle a un hijo qué debe de hacer con su vida. Gracias maestro!!! A genios como tú muchos de nosotros le debemos agradecer la pasión que ponemos en mejorar siendo veteranos, aún sabiendo que jamás seremos ni parecido a tu forma de tocar ni a tu forma de vivir la vida. Mil gracia Steve!!!! Quédate muchos años más entre nosotros y déjanos disfrutar contigo tus éxitos.

[@kellyelrington5663]

Coincidentally wearing a VAI tshirt as I work from home (with a brilliant soundtrack getting me through the day). Can't wait for the new album to be released. Have loved this man's music for decades. xx

[@operatorverona]

intriguing. there are some elements that remind me of story of light. looking forward to studying this track

[@michaelherrera491]

Steve’s unbridled limitless imagination and virtuosity, go beyond Olympus & beyond the stars ✨ This is his “Legacy”

[@tomzeto]

Thank you for sharing this Steve! Your body of work ages like a fine wine. Just keeps getting better and better with time

[@angelabunea55]

O simfonie a unui instrument muzical special pe care doar cei dotați cu un har special îl pot folosi pentru a reda sunetele universului și ale inimii. Mult respect pentru artistul de excepție Steve Vai!!!!❤🙏

[@dogfalcon]

Instant classic!!! What a Tone!!!

[@andymelendez9757]

Steve Vais compositions inform my explorations into new musical territory. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@WhiskeyShred]

First day of high school back in the day, after lunch we were all led to the auditorium where we watched crossroads. And my life was never the same.

[@FatalizedGuitar]

Wow this song is unreal. I love everything about it. New favourite Vai song

[@marciosanches9354]

What a strong and beautiful song at the same time! Thanks for new sensations Steve Vai! Music is life!

[@71beowulf]

First heard you play in Frank Zappa's band and still one of the most unique musicians ever. Feels like a new masterpiece.

[@santigardipee9303]

Steve, the imagery is trippy. Always chasing after that mystical, cosmic vibe.

[@dantanadingo]

Absolutely amazing. I love this stripped down one guitar fell of all this new material. I am fighting myself so hard not to overlisten to the new songs while waiting to listen to them in context. Thank you Vai!!!!!

[@davinciibanez5134]

The master is here Steve Vai

[@vincenzoerriquenz2356]

Very good melodic content!!! That' s pure Steve Vai creativity in Music!👌🏼🎵🎵🎵

[@echo1172]

As always, Vai delivers soul-felt raw emotion in the form of mind-bending artistry on the guitar. I swear, when he straps on his guitar it becomes an extension of his very essence! Amazing @SteveVaiHimself - keep ‘em coming!!!

[@DaveLynchJazzGuitar]

Kudos Steve! You've outdone yourself ......once again!! You are amazing!!

[@davidbalija]

You know It’s Steve Vai. So you know the music is great. I am proud to be a Steve Vai fan.

[@grahamkennerly5963]

Good call. There are a few signature elements in this which are unique to Vai. Staggeringly gifted musician who keeps delivering. Your pride is well placed. Enjoy the album when it lands.

[@jude9241]

Super excited

[@erinelam3003]

Omg....Steve's guitar playing just always gives me chills. Thank you always!! 💜♾

[@resington]

Power, mystery, hooks and chops for days. Yes!

[@HENRIAALTO]

I still feel like that 17 year old kid listening to your new music! Thank you Master Steve🎸🎸💚

[@ankushmamgain8227]

Can't wait

[@pacandpal3]

It just as epic and immersive as the mythology its based on .long live steve vai. You rock dude !!! Cant wait to see this live !!!!

[@crusheverything4449]

More unfathomable awesomeness from one of the most inventive and dynamic players ever. Nobody blows my mind more consistently than Steve Vai. He’s a world treasure!!

[@mindmagic777]

Even if it was only for a moment, it was the escape I needed in this covid crazy world. Thank you Steve. Love you brother

[@williamdistasio9358]

You've done it yet again Steve.....put a fucking massive smile on my face! After all these years man, I can't believe your music still flips that switch for me. Thank you for your contribution to this beautiful, mysterious, life finding, life changing, mood altering art form. Steve's guitar sounds incredible here....just massive, and that bass line underneath is so good..... I remember back in the days when him and Joe used to have Stu Hamm on their records (cassettes and CD"s too lol). He would tour with Joe for sure, I don't remember him touring with Steve, but it's been 25 years since I last saw Steve (or Joe for that matter) live.... and I can't remember if Stu was on that tour with him. Tuxedo Junction was the name of the venue, it was for Fire Garden maybe, could have even been before that...could've been the sex and religion tour perhaps..... I've done too much of that mary wanna....lol Anyway, I'm 49, and I remember getting into Steve even before passion....flexible was the ticket for me, but yes, I'll be damned if I wasn't blown away when passion dropped though. Heeeeaaads up!

[@Perspectemony]

Thank you, again, Mr. Steve Vai, for the imaginative sounds that move.

[@kimr45]

The earliest I've ever heard a new Steve Vai song, with 4 hours of release and it's awesome!

[@LuisGForero777]

Un Feliz año para todos !!! Como siempre genial, Lleno de virtuosismo y de armonía 🤘🤘🤘

[@chusssMusic]

One day to the new album. Should be one of the best events this year 2022. Thanks for the music Steve Vai.

[@Matt-Hurin]

This is incredible, Steve's back, can't wait for this album, gonna be the best for a while 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@phiBam]

Floating away, thank you for more great music

[@johnforan2973]

Sounds so compressed. I wish we could go back to using more Tape and revisiting the 1970's techniques. This method took longer and more time cutting and pasting but the sound was incredible. This also brought more realism in the human nature. Steve Vai is incredible. Top of food chain in the industry. One of the greats. I just miss the old Studer machines

[@evansmusic2009]

The 1st comment I've seen with any hint of negativity... And I completely agree - I find this very hard to listen to and the extreme compression takes away from anything feeling delicately delivered. I appreciate the creativity but I know I won't be listening to this much simply based on how it sounds..

[@MaxFury_Official]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6DQfaGAn6-gaZI like this perhaps...smooth pads and more organic sounding drums, less processed sound. Will be re-released in an Instrumental version only later, and slightly remixed. Full album in the making with that type of sound is under it's way.

[@evansmusic2009]

@@devourthegalaxy7646 Apologies...I don't have the cash and obvious connections in industry required to do anything musically as a commercial venture..... I enjoy playing and it's enough... I enjoy listening a lot but slowly I've been dismayed by the lack of real creativity... Great Apologies for missing Frank so much.....Steve is absolutely wonderful at his best of course...but Frank .. I shouldn't need to apologise... Mike K had Frank tendencies but sadly a wayside that needed a lot of commercial backing...

[@wesliggett2454]

Of course the song is great, but did anyone else hear all the coolness going on in the mix? The way that 7 grooves with the bass is crazy dense. This song is a 10/10 win. Probably my favorite in a while. Excellent work Mr. Vai!

[@meshica7]

Great point! I was immediately transfixed by the glue in this!

[@tessagirl8880]

God, I love the way that sounds!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@avikde2466]

What a revolutionary tone. Just rippin' apart

[@VanessaHolguin]

I dig the video format Steve... it's amazing because your music lends itself to so much visualization due to the "color" of your playing. I'd really love more of this kind of stuff in the future!

[@williansgomes6497]

Que música espetacular. Steve Vai é o maior! 🇧🇷

[@GuitarshopIT99]

I am a guitar player. I saw Steve Vai live for the first time in 1982 with Frank Zappa band, in Torino - Italy. And just followed all his successful career, got all his albums, etc. He is a genius of Modern Rock Guitar. Much inspiration from him. He always put bizarre, extravaganza and smart ideas in his music, and his way of playing guitar!

[@juniorvieiradeandrade665]

in the sky have guitar and died

[@zed4225]

Been a huge fan for many years. Cheers Steve.... keep em coming

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

It's gonna be 13 Jan here, in India, in 8 min. I'm gonna listen to it on music streaming platforms very very soon and then the video after a few hours! 🤘

[@nagaManu6485]

Great to see a fellow Indian here🤘🤘 love from Nagaland

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Happy birthday 😊 . Got to call my brother too , it's his birthday also . 👍👍👍

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

@@nagaManu6485 Hey! Love from Mumbai!

[@tupesourabh]

It's great to see fellow Mumbaikar enjoying the Guitar GOD... Great to see you folks

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

@@tupesourabh 🤘

[@oscarmunozbo]

thank you steve for your Music 😊👍 Always Awesome

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

Idol since the 80's!!!... Always GREAT!!!... Always inspiring and creative!!!...

[@Pat54guitares_Uku]

I've heard all of the album and i think this one is among my fav !!! :))) I love when the guitars start so precisely to go on with the change of rythm and tonality. It sounds very futurist like the design of your guitar.

[@BenjaminTeacher]

His Royal Vainess Reminding Everyone Who The Modern Day Guitar King Is. 💜😎🎸👑

[@notsure1135]

Maybe put a hyphen between Vai and ness. Kinda reads like you called him vain.

[@danriley5848]

Absolutely love this piece it has some of the old flexible vibes to it, awesome as always Steve. 👌🔥🤘

[@timreid3280]

Sorry for your loss brother man I love everything and every body including your family ! Any Steve Vai that is missed is going to always be heard in heaven and on earth. That’s the way Steve does it.This master is the best in the world and I will always argue with any other person in the world even the other guitar players in the world! God bless your family.

[@jhesbol]

Bravo, Steve! Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to hear the rest of the record.

[@CodenameCuervo]

Steve Vai is like the Gods themselves!!! 💀👽

[@jerocastella]

Hahaha

[@ryuzaki4638]

Nah Guthrie Jesus Govan can eat him for breakfast

[@MusicMikeRay]

It has a catchy riff that you keep hearing 🤘

[@MorroBikes]

Killer tone!!!! So much energy!!!

[@josuevazquez1864]

Both new singles are breath taking. The new album is growing quickly in me.

[@avilaaraujo9421]

Mal Posso Esperar para Apreciar esta obra de Arte!!! Feliz Ano Novo Steve Vai!!!!!!👏👏👏🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝💥🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎵🎼

[@luissilva6099]

Esse cara é foda demais, admirável sempre.

[@marianomenconi264]

Great result: this song lets itself be listened to, and attracts attention. The composer's work is fully centered. 👌🏻 Good luck Mr. Vai

[@WorldvsTruth]

Indeed. 100%.

[@Earlvis]

A friend of mine met Steve a few years ago and said he was so great around his fans. He even let him play one of his guitars. We need more Steve Vai’s in the world. Zeus in Chains is definitely going into my reservoir of music.

[@NyeGuy-yv2dv]

Steve is a sweetheart. I've had a shout out from him at a live show (we have mutual friend) and it was great.

[@SanfilippoAngelo]

Steve Vai's music is always magic

[@mohamedhabib8982]

VERY COOL MIX OF TONES AS USUAL :)

[@jacopasto3204]

mr.Vai,how do you maintain the "hunger"?after all these years the quality of your music never drops.i envy and admire you.never change....

[@StevenSiroVai1]

I look for compelling ideas to chase. That's always the most rewarding and never seems to cease. Thanks for your post Jaco. s

[@miguelochoa7978]

Many experienced bands are releasing new music nowadays, Vai never, absolutely never disappoints, it's like his brain, playing, melodies work for the music, not for the industry.

[@peterkonig2572]

Authentic Vai. The man plays two notes, i can hear it's him. Thanks Steve!

[@macedk]

I have to point out that the mixing is also outstanding. :)

[@jerocastella]

✨👍✨✨✨

[@gumnentkilla5093]

And unless something has changed, Steve does his OWN MIXING!

[@filipe977]

What is mixing ?

[@jerocastella]

@@filipe977 working all the recorded tracks of a song🎶👍👍🎶🎶🎶

[@filipe977]

@@jerocastella Thanks but .. what would "working" be?

[@luissilva6099]

Bom demais ouvir Steve vai, exemplo de virtuosismo e talento.

[@tacowsd.4716]

Back to the Passion and Warfare tone and feeling!!! Amazing!!!

[@ricardoostos2406]

Great track! Cannot wait for the album