Formed in 2024 after decades of friendship and musical intersections, SatchVai brings together two of the most celebrated guitarists of all time, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, for an unprecedented collaboration. With over 30 million records sold between them, two platinum and four gold albums, 15 Grammy wins and nominations, and careers that have shaped generations of players, Satriani and Vai represent the pinnacle of modern guitar. The first studio album to emerge from this project is called 'The Sea of Emotion'. Following a series of single releases ('The Sea of Emotion Pt. 1' in 2024, 'I Wanna Play My Guitar' in 2025 and 'Dancing' earlier this year), this is the first time Joe Satriani and Steve Vai recorded a full album of brand-new songs together. Satriani's melodic sensibility and Vai's adventurous, expressive style intertwine across every track, sometimes trading blistering solos, sometimes building layered harmonies that push the music in unexpected directions. It's a record that captures the energy, creativity, and playful rivalry of their decades-long friendship, balancing technical brilliance with moments of pure musical conversation.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Mayhem

SatchVai

2.Bronco Freight Train

SatchVai

3.Dancing

SatchVai

4.The Feeling I Know

SatchVai

5.Zoot Suit Riot

SatchVai

6.Old Sins Have Long Shadows

SatchVai

7.I Wanna Play My Guitar

SatchVai

8.The Sea of Emotion Pt. 1

SatchVai

9.The Sea of Emotion Pt. 2

SatchVai

10.The Sea of Emotion Pt. 3 Reflections On a Year and a Half

SatchVai

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