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While their guitars not so gently weep
In a true family tradition, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai started a new project called the SatchVai Band. Today, May 6, 2025, they have released a single called I Wanna Play My Guitar. And just to keep thing in the family, they got Glenn Hughes to sing on it.
When I started writing this song I had no idea how important the contributions from Glenn and Steve would be. What they brought to the track made it all happen. My original idea was to have Glenn Hughes and Justin Hawkins do the vocals together. I got this crazy idea on the Monsters of Rock Cruise where Glenn and Justin were both performing. Unfortunately, when I got back from the cruise I tested positive for Covid and I entered into a 10-day fog, forgetting if I had sent the invitations to collaborate. When I finally recovered, I heard back from Justin‘s people that The Darkness was going to be releasing a record at the same time and he wouldn’t be able to contribute to the song, so, I sent a rough demo to Glenn and he was into it. I pray no one ever hears that demo of me singing into my iPhone.
— Joe Satriani
This song depicts all that Joe and I used to think about as teenagers. All of the things we loved about pounding rock ‘n’ roll and the glorious Guitar. It is an absolute phenom for us to be able to present to you now our teenage aspirations in this song. I remember those days and how absolutely exciting it was to play the guitar. Our whole world revolved around it as if it was a mysterious monolith, as it is, and I know that there are teenagers right now that are feeling the same thing about this sacred instrument when they play it. It feels like freedom and joy and I recommend everybody find some time in their life to PLAY THE GUITAR. And to be able to hear the mighty voice of one of our childhood heroes on this track, the great Glenn Hughes is more than the icing on the cake, enjoy!
— Steve Vai
Thanks to Guitar Player for the heads-up.
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Oh my, I need to change my undies. Best new rock track I’ve heard this year so far. It’s mostly a 12 bar, but then things start developing.
Glenn should form a band with both of them. He’s one of the few singers on Earth that can have Satriani AND Vai doodling in the background and still dwarf them both with his voice.
Wow. Glenn roolz. 🤘🤘🤘🤘
May 7th, 2025 at 02:51Let me disagree with Uwe. To me it sounds forced and it does not come through as a proper song. Though Glenn really sings fine, but no real deviation from the (good) same old.
May 7th, 2025 at 09:56Like always, a matter of taste…
May 7th, 2025 at 10:33The guitar playing reminds me of „Mr. Fastfinger“ from this ancient „guitarshredshow“-homepage.
@1&2:
Uwe, it sounds like someone is having their rootcanal fixed without anesthesia 😂😂
(In advance: soo sorry to whoever feel insulted over my remark. Actually the most things I write in here are with a glint in the eye, tongue in cheek and what else can be said to emphasise that I don’t wanna make anyone angry 😉😉😚)
Attila: I agree completely 👍🏼
May 7th, 2025 at 12:10