Synopsis

An animated cosmic surfer rides across a vivid, comic-book-inspired universe as Joe Satriani's instrumental guitar piece provides the soundtrack. The central figure resembles Marvel's Silver Surfer, gliding through colorful space imagery, streaking energy fields, and psychedelic star-scapes that echo the artwork associated with Satriani's 1987 album. With no vocals or conventional storyline, the clip functions as a visual translation of the song's speed, sci-fi atmosphere, and larger-than-life guitar performance.

Factoids & Trivia

• The animated clip is a later fan-made visual rather than one of the original promotional videos released for the album. It was created to match the album's distinctive comic-book imagery.

• The song's title and imagery refer to Marvel Comics' Silver Surfer, a character Satriani also referenced in other compositions, including "Back to Shalla-Bal."

• The studio recording was made in 1986-87 and appeared on Satriani's second album, released on October 15, 1987.

• Satriani recorded the melody and solo while an Eventide 949 effects unit was malfunctioning. The unusual sound could not be recreated after the unit failed, so the original take was retained.

• The track later appeared as downloadable content in the "Guitar Virtuoso Track Pack" for "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock."