Thanks everyone for joining us for the premiere! Since the live chat got cut off, I answered more questions in the comments below. Check out the behind-the-scenes video at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLmaoKZ1m8ycooU.html and the Track-by-Track with more background on the song at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d52jbLxyvMu9YnU.html

Master!!! What a song!!!

Thank you for joining in the premiere. Since the live chat has ended, I will be answering questions here in the comments for a while. Here's an exclusive look behind-the-scenes of the filming of the video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLmaoKZ1m8ycooU.html and stay tuned later today for a track-by-track interview about "Sahara"

Thanks to all who joined the premiere, and for all the great feedback here! More video fun to come ;-)

Who needs a vocalist when you can make a guitar sing like this 🤯

Just a reminder that Joe is 65 years old and he is still kicking ass..

Yes, there will be more singles coming before the Apr 8 album release Question: @Abdelrahman Khaled Can we expect other singles to drop before the album?

This man is the reason I picked up a guitar 13 years ago… I haven’t stopped

Absolutely incredible, Joe! Amazing melodies!

When the Guitar is singing like a vocalist ❤

sorry, but I have a HUGE problem with this song: that now I need the full album... Joe never dissapoints. #legend

The world's best guitarist and rock musician!

Does it take 3 listens for EVERYONE to fully appreciate a song, or is it just me? 1st listen … not bad. 2nd listen … pretty good. 3rd listen … holy shit. You right, Joe. You right.

This man never disappoints, he's truly the master of the art.

A masterpiece, not a single wasted note, not a single note overplayed. Loved it.

Joe was a pioneer in the early days of the internet, one of the few artists to have an active presence on the internet, he would often visits the forums on his page to reply fans and they would have petitions there for concert setlist wishlists for people who wanted to hear some of the more obscure tracks on tour. Then right before broadband internet started to become more common (2000/2001) he was already broadcasting LIVE and FOR FREE some of his concerts. After the streams ended the files would be made available as regular downloads, again for free. (it would take an entire week to download and it felt so exciting, the anticipation) So many awesome memories with Joe's songs, there's an album for each time in your life and each one is so varied from the other you can pick favorites back and forth. Nerdy memories, but we're all nerds if you really think about it. LOL Thanks, Joe \m/

We are blessed in our times to have an artist like him.

Rock and roll Never Dies, it just passes out every now and then.

Joe, this is STELLAR first off. Second off I wanted to let you know how much your music and craft mean to me. My dad was a guitar player for 55 years and introduced me to your music. I was lucky enough to catch a show of yours with him before he passed. I didn't play guitar at this point but we had just found out he was sick (this was back in 2013 or so) and he let me know it was "Okay to sell his guitars", instead of that, I went out and bought my very first guitar (at about 30 years old) and had him begin to teach me to play while he still could. Long story short, he passed away in 2014 so I didn't get very many guitar lessons with him before he was too sick to play, BUT I am still playing today 7 years later. I am working on a few of your songs, and have actually ordered your signature guitar (which is basically my dream shred machine). I just wanted to say thanks for your music, and the fact that it brought my dad and I closer together, the fact that I get to play guitar, and that I get to hear your new tunes.

One of the greatest guitar players of all time....

Love how Joe's guitar and melodies can actually feel like a song where the guitar is someone's singing voice .

This song really grows on you

"The Elephants of Mars" is a really intriguing title to the album. Joe's music is always so full of mystique, life and emotion. Simply a LEGEND. Both him and Steve Vai are dropping new albums, start of 2022 couldn't have got any better 🥳🤘🏽🥳

The infectious groove we didn't know we needed.

Anyone else have chills from how excited they are for this?? Can’t wait Satch!!!

Just listened to this piece of art. Strong Strange Beautiful Music vibes here. Joe is back folks ❤️

I listened to this 3 times in a row. Great groove and melodies. Something to look forward to this year 2022.

Satriani is one the finest guitarists to ever walk the face of this earth!! Every album he puts forth is an extension of what he continues to do time and time again! I love this musician's ability to find such amazing melodies each time he plays his guitar!!!

As a musician I'm sad to say something died in me musically a long time ago. And it's the state which music has been in over the last 15 or so years. Suffice to say that this brought a glimpse of hope to the dream I once had of putting my music out there. Thanks Mr Satriani.

This is easily my new favorite Joe Satriani song. I have NOT stopped listening to it for the last week!!!! 100+ plays and 1000+ more plays to go!!!

The man himself!! Still got me bobbing after all these years. SATRIANI IS STILL MAGNIFICENT!

You are a gift to the world. Thankyou

Joe is the gift that keeps on giving. Like Steve Vai's wife Pia once said Joe is like the grand canyon. He is big and breathtakingly colorful and he is forever

There are guitar greats and there there is Joe. He always serves the song not his ego. I just love the complex sipmplicity of those amazing grooves! No one more musical thatn Joe! Nice to see Kenny on board BTW!

Whenever Joe introduces new music life becomes much better. This song is relatively simple yet so enjoyable!

Who's still jammin in crazy 2023?

So sick, Joe is and always will be the best guitarist mankind has ever known...

Joe, we missed you. We love you! Great piece

Few guitarists in my existence have gave me goosebumps as Joe has. His music has also helped me through the toughest times in life without a single lyric. Thank you Joe for always doing what you do and making my life better with your huge contribution to music.

Eddie Van Halen, Micheal Schenker, Tony Iommi, all had their distinct tones. Satch has his. killer.

Alien Joe (never gets old), you living LEGEND! I'm looking extremely forward to hear and see this.

Question: @Gabe B how much do you use Phrygian dominant/byzantine kind of scales in your writing? Quite often, I love the sound of those scales.

🎸 True story here... as a young lad, learning guitar in the early 90's, my good friends parents were like "What... You have never heard Surfing with the Alien before?" they proceeded to pull out the album, on vinyl and slam my lower jaw to the floor! This new song literally took me back to that moment! Thank you Professor Satch always for inspiring me (and pretty much every other guitarist I have ever aspired to!) 🎸

Джой может проникать туда, где есть все и брать лучшее... . Мастерским владением инструмента озвучивать себе и нам. Респект ему

Joe's never ending ability to be so lyrical with his phrasing and tone has kept him on the top of the pyramid all this time. He is a master of his craft, a brilliant musician!

ОДИН ИЗ ЛУЧШИХ !!!!! из под его пальцев музыка льется и меняется как бурная река

I'm gonna listen to this song a 100 times a day until it hits 1 million and then I will listen a million more times............... masterpiece !

2 amazing performances Sahara + Moroccan sun set Satriani welcome to Morocco

Joe, вы для меня навсегда лучший гитарист всех времён и народов! 🙂👍

Joe Satriani is way ahead of his time. He never fails to amaze us with his eargasmic melodic music. Joe you're ❤

This is one of the best new songs I've heard in a long time. He's not just an incredible guitarist, he's also a fantastic song writer. Congrats on an awesome tune Joe!

Damn, best song Joe has cranked out since "The Extremist." This song not only grows on you, it pumps your head with the urge to jam even as it lifts your spirit to the sky allowing you to fly. Joe, if you read this, this is one kick-ass jam you should be very proud of! 🎸

Being a guitar player myself I was first interested in Joe's playing. But over the years of listening I realize it was how his music affected me. Many happy memories of being transported to other worlds and moved to tears. He's back again and still got it. Thanks Joe.

The greatest solo rock guitar composer of our lifetime. Heard 'Sahara' on Spotify. Has a very ethereal colour with desert oasis vibes. I love it. I'm a little bit excited to say the least.

After all these year Joe is still coming up with killer material. Joe’s ability to express emotions in his melodies is endlessly a thing of beauty Thank you Mr. Satriani always with me always with you 😉

This is not a song its a complete journey.

The one and only Joe Satriani amazing and humble musician !

Audios on Spotify, song is beautiful and has awesome African influences

I can't stop listening to this song!!!

Классно!!! Для меня Joe Satriani был есть и будет Величайшим гитаристом-композитором!!! Пожалуй нет таких музыкантов, написавших столько композиций... Pink Floyd? Нет, не то, у них музыка в целом не только из гитарной игры складывается. А у Joe, основа каждой мелодии это гитара, и это прекрасно!!! Здоровья тебе, Joe, и долгих творческих лет жизни! Мы все тебя любим! Я называю Satriani художником в музыке. Читаешь название композиции, слушаешь, и понимаешь, что Он это и хотел изобразить в своей музыке))))

This is the Power of the Guitar, Joe you are a Legend, respect ...

One of the greatest guitar players ever! 😎🇺🇲🖐💥

This not only has movement, it's also moving. ❤️

Is there a man cooler than Joe Satriani?! i think not.

Can't get enough of this song!! Satch is probably the most amazing guitar player on the planet!! When I was a teenager and first heard surfing 🏄‍♂️ with the 👽 I was hooked for life!!🤘

Man, that tone at 2:06 is like an elephant at full throat. Such a soaring tapestry of music, love it!

What I loved about Joe throughout the years is that he have always tried to explore new music and thus avoid getting stucked in the same "recipe". Joe will always be relevant!

the best guitarist of all time

WEEEEEEEEE i almost feel like a kid on Christmas morning .. one difference, this gift will stay with me wherever the universe takes me. Thanks, Joe!

*keep goin Joe!* *since 1998 you are my #1 favourite guitarist!* *God bless you!*

I practically can't help but listen to it every day ...

Joe Satriani is the best guitarist on the planet

It´s amazing to realize this dude is 65 and is still putting out high quality music and playing amazingly well as he did for his entire career. Truly one of the greats of guitar history.

Beautiful music and playing as always Joe. Thank you for the years of endless inspiration. 🔥

I bought the Satchurator guitar pedal just to sound like Joe. But no one can match his style and emotion. What a master.

Are we even supposed to be surprised anymore that Sir Satriani is still throwing out masterpieces like they're candy?

How many times can Satch reinvent himself? The style and sound is still there

I love when the Monsters of Talent claim their space. This track does just that. Bravo Joe!

I've always enjoyed Joe's technical prowess but his feel has Always blown me away.

I hope this crew is enjoying playing at least as much as I'm enjoying listening.

*Dear stranger whoever reads this:* . . 👇 *You’re amazing stay blessed, stay safe and have a amazing rest of your day* ❤

No guitarist and no musician in last 40-50 years has this level of perfection. Long live Joe 🤘

I'm going through a very difficult stage in life, and here comes Mr. Satriani with new material. Thank you. This is exactly what I needed.

Awesome joe ❤️ from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Joe, you are simply a genius. Can’t believe how you come up with new ideas with every new release. Can’t wait to listen to the new album before I get lost in your Sahara

Браво!!! Маэстро Вы как всегда, круты!!!

So is "The Elephants of Mars" still going to be in the vein of craziest guitar music we've ever heard? I believe that's basically what you described it as in the earliest phases. Either way, I love this groove and melody and am extremely excited to hear more. Thanks, Satch!

lifelong Satch fan here, it doesn't get any better than this. You're the greatest Joe ! Love peace and HARMONY !

I love this guy. He's the most emotive guitarist I've ever heard!

The Legend is back!!!!!

That Tone ... always 😎. The mark of a genius is that you can make something like WAR or Cristal Planet and then come with something completely different like this and its great !

No words to describe how good Joe's music is ,Amazing!!!

Amazing! After all these years, Satch is still teaching everyone what a guitar can do!

This is why I love Joe's music it has more layers than a spanish onion it all flows beautifully well played well composed very polished finish product GREAT!!!

This is great timing. Digging through an old photo box yesterday, and found a ticket stub Joe signed from the "Flying in a Blue Dream" tour here in Australia. It's a really treasured memory just how nice he was. Looked me in the eyes, shook my hand, and thanked me so sincerely for the compliments about the show. Actually seeing how he played Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing left many jaws dropped in Festival Hall that night in Brisbane. Haha. (KZfaq did not exist in 1990)

Just AWSOME!

I've been listening to you, Joe, since I was 14 now 41 and have loved just about everything you put out... Also thank you for showing Kirk Hammett certain things, would love to hear you n him collaborate together on a few tracks

I absolutely *LOVED* the Shapeshifting album, and this single looks like a GREAT one for the new album. Joe is ALWAYS a "must-buy" for me, and has been that way for me for over 30 years!

Nobody outplaying Satriani even to this Day, Days of an Ancient Sun

Ladies & Gents, I present to you...the 'Sultan of Shred'.....Satch's best ever accolade from many years ago!!