Im excited to report that i will begin recording explorations with a full symphonic orchestra in july. Eren and i worked closely thanks to skype as i worked on my composition, and by october, 2010, explorations for keyboard and orchestra premiered to a sold out crowd at centro cultural corp banca. Jul 03, 2014 eren and i worked closely thanks to skype as i worked on my composition, and by october, 2010, explorations for keyboard and orchestra premiered to a sold out crowd at centro cultural corp banca. The music camp will take place at new yorks new moon resort in the catskill forest preserve from july 1822. Dream theaters jordan rudess premieres explorations in us. Preorder the new album wired for madness via the official store before the end of february, use the code jordanwired2019 and receive 20% off on your purchase. Jordan plans to record both his orchestral composition, explorations for keyboard and orchestra, as well as a new solo piano album. Jordan rudess talks new apps, keyboards, pledgemusic and dream. Jordan is now one of the most respected, loved and soughtafter keyboard players on earth. Rudesss arrangements include many sections that were not in the original songs, especially solos. It was premiered in venezuela on november 19, 2010 by the chacao youth symphony orchestra and guest conductor eren basbug. Thanks for listening, jordan rudess december, 20 screaming. In this interview, jordan rudess talks about how he became an electronic musician, his approach to live performance and his vision for the future of electronic music instruments.
See more ideas about dream theater, theatre and jordan rudess. Jordan rudess of dream theater launches pledgemusic. Jordan rudess is a crossover prog progressive rock artist from united states. View concert statistics of explorations for keyboard and orchestra by jordan rudess played live. Solo, his parts breathe more deeply, and he accessorizes the arrangement with intricate. Dream theaters jordan rudess launches keyboard festival. Traditions, inspirations, contrasts jordan rudess explorations for. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Apr 22, 20 jordan plans to record both his orchestral composition, explorations for keyboard and orchestra, as well as a new solo piano album. Its a fantastic albummore detailsjordan rudess is the keyboard player in dream theater, a role hes held for twenty years. Assuming that jordan rudess orchestral work explorations is a specific example of his musical mindset, this piece will. Jordan rudess born on november 4, 1956 is an american virtuoso keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive metal band dream theater and.
He gives an indepth look at his unique approach to performance with dream theater, using. Jordan rudess talks new apps, keyboards, pledgemusic and. Dream theaters jordan rudess performs from bach to rock. In the instructional dvd, jordan takes a deep look inside the world of live keyboard performance, and shares his knowledge of what it takes to become a true keyboard master. Bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. With todays technology, great artists like jordan rudess are able to write and record orchestral music without the need to engage an orchestra. Another masterpiece by a master of music, the keyboard wizard, jordan rudess, along with eren basbug, the young turkish pianist directing the orchestra of this work. Rudess s arrangements include many sections that were not in the original songs, especially solos. Jordan rudess born on november 4, 1956 is an american virtuoso keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive metal band dream theater and the progressive rock group liquid tension experiment. Sailing from jordans album unplugged virtuoso play sampler software for atari 8bit.
Interview with jordan rudess usa jordan rudess experimental. Jordan rudess born november 4, 1956 is a julliard trained keyboardist most famously known as a member of the progressive metal band dream theater. In 2010, rudess composed explorations for keyboard and orchestra, his first classical composition. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Rudess is also an author and owns the successful app development company wizdom music, creators of morphwiz. Jordan rudess explorations for piano and orchestra youtube. Check out who covered the song and in which years it was played and how often. Mar 24, 2019 jordan rudess is the keyboard player in dream theater, a role hes held for twenty years. Listen to rudess soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create new york. Many of the pieces on this recording are tremendous. Voted best keyboardist of all time by music radar, jordan rudess is best known as the keyboard player for the grammy nominated rock band dream theater.
Jordan rudess talks new apps, keyboards, pledgemusic and dream theaters next album. Legions of fans admire him because of his role as keyboardist in the prog metalband. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of explorations 2014 by jordan rudess at mp3caprice. Stream tracks and playlists from rudess on your desktop or mobile device.
Jordans riffs is a sampling of notation and isolated key tracks from jordans albums. Jordan is renown for his interest in cutting edge technology so, of course, this project will be far from traditional. Eruption stones of years iconoclast mass manticore battlefield aquatarkus. Jordan rudess has journeyed from the depths of tradition to the everexpanding outer limits of musical possibility, inviting listeners along for. Of special note is the piano solo shouri now, explorations for keyboard and orchestra especially the first movement and over the edge. Explorations for keyboard and orchestra by jordan rudess song. Rudess top albums cd, lp, mc, sacd, dvda, digital media download. Hes also a successful business man having formed a software company in 2010 to create new music tools to run on tablets and computers. Wizard music, as well as recording an adventurous new piece of music, explorations for keyboard and orchestra, with the symphonic theater of dreams orchestra in poland. Jordan has revolutionized classical music with this album explorations. On july 28, 2011, in a poll conducted by musicradar, rudess was voted the best keyboardist of all time. Over the phone this morning, rudess explained to me that the pledgemusic project represents a way to release music in a unique and creative way. Soon suppers ready i talk to the wind and you and i.
The road home is a music studio album recording by jordan rudess crossover progprogressive rock released in 2007 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. It was premiered in venezuela on november 19, 2010 by. Nov 29, 2017 jordan plans to record both his orchestral composition, explorations for keyboard and orchestra, as well as a new solo piano album. Mar 01, 2014 notes on a dream is an album by jordan rudess. Rudess played all of the keyboard and synthesizer parts. Notes on a dream by jordan rudess, released 02 june 2009 1.
This is a man who became fully trained at classical and jazz piano at juilliard precollege program as a young boy and then decided to broaden his. Jordan was recognized by his 2nd grade teacher as an exceptional piano player, and was immediately given professional tuition to enhance his prodigious talents. In 2010, rudess composed explorations for keyboard and orchestra, his first classical. Explorations for keyboard and orchestra by jordan rudess. Jun 25, 20 jordan rudess talks new apps, keyboards, pledgemusic and dream theaters next album. Jordan is now one of the most respected, loved and soughtafter keyboardplayers on earth. His grand piano playing is incredible, and his uniquely technical writing style and expressive integration of synthesizers into an orchestral setting is jawdropping. When dream theater keyboard master jordan rudess performs his orchestral piece, explorations, on sunday 23 january at the tarrytown music hall in tarrytown, new york, it will not only mark the first time a us audience has heard the composition live, it will also see rudess joined on stage by an 18yearold musical prodigy from turkey. Jordan rudess has the distinction of taking classical piano training at the juilliard school of music at nine years old. Interview with jordan rudess by sweetwater youtube. Keyboard madness jordan rudess online conservatory.
Jordan rudess should be a household name for what he has done for the world of music. Now will record with the orchestra that recorded symphonic theater of dreams. Explorations for keyboard and orchestra especially the first movement and. Mar 22, 2018 rudess solo concert will travel through his fascinating musical journey how a young juilliard piano prodigy destined for a classical music career evolved into a keyboard rock star phenomenon. I dont like downtime, says dream theater keyboard master jordan rudess.
Rudess solo concert will travel through his fascinating musical journey how a young juilliard piano prodigy destined for a classical music career evolved into a keyboard rock star phenomenon. Explorations, an album by jordan rudess on spotify. Explorations 2014 classical jordan rudess download. Jordan rudess is an american keyboardist and composer best known as a member of the. On the spirit carries on, rudess plays simple synth pads beneath the guitar melody, segueing to piano chords and occasional flourishes. Feb, 2012 another masterpiece by a master of music, the keyboard wizard, jordan rudess, along with eren basbug, the young turkish pianist directing the orchestra of this work. In late 2010, the world renowned keyboardist premiered his first live orchestral composition explorations for keyboard and orchestra in caracas, venezuela. Mar 01, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from explorations by jordan rudess now. Jordan rudess on crowdfunding and explorations huffpost. In 2010, jordan founded his technology company, wizdom music. It starts off with a comping feel although in odd times and at measure 10 goes to the jpjr. Losing time cd music contains a single disc with songs audio mixer. These video clips are taken from jordans instructional dvd, keyboard madness. Mitch sits down with keyboard virtuoso jordan rudess dream.
Explorations for keyboard and orchestra is a total progressive music experience. Jordan rudess, best known as a member of the platinumselling grammy nominated progressive metalrock band, dream theater, is the virtuoso keyboardist, composer, music app developer and champion of new keyboard technologies, keyfest welcomes keyboardists of all skill levels to gather together from june 26th 30th, 2017 at the elegantly rustic. Jordan rudess has announced an ambitious new solo project featuring a new recording and video of his orchestral piece, explorations for keyboard and orchestra as well as a new solo piano album, explores. I was lucky to be involved with the development of the groundbreaking m1 synthesizer, a product i feel was the beginning of a new generation of instruments. Losing time album for sale by daniel j was released sep 27, 2005 on the prog rock label. It allows you to download a song, and you can choose an instrument to. The majority of this album contains classical piano renditions of dream theater songs. Nov 02, 2015 sailing from jordans album unplugged virtuoso play sampler software for atari 8bit. Jan 21, 2011 when dream theater keyboard master jordan rudess performs his orchestral piece, explorations, on sunday 23 january at the tarrytown music hall in tarrytown, new york, it will not only mark the first time a us audience has heard the composition live, it will also see rudess joined on stage by an 18yearold musical prodigy from turkey. In 20, rudess joined with bassist, tony levin, and drummer, marco minneman, to create a new supergroup, lmr. I will be traveling to gdansk, poland home of sinfonietta consonus which is the orchestra that just released. Getty dream theaters jordan rudess will launch keyboardfocused festival keyfest in new york this july.
Hes also a successful business man having formed a software company in 2010 to create new music tools to run on tablets. Explorations by jordan rudess on amazon music unlimited. Jordan rudess is a familiar name and face to synthtopia readers, known to many from his work as keyboardist and composer for the progressive rock band dream theater, his solo work and his work representing companies like kurzweil, korg and roli in addition to his musical chops, though, rudess is also a gearhead and a savvy businessman, and hes drawn on all these things with wizdom. Explorations for keyboard and orchestra, with the symphonic theater of dreams. Jordan rudess korg instruments have played a vital role in my musical career and the bond has thrived from the time i was a product specialist at the company back in 1988. Jordan rudess of dream theater launches pledgemusic campaign. Listen to your favorite songs from explorations by jordan rudess now. The newest additions cover selections from dream theaters most recent, selftitled album. Jordan s riffs is a sampling of notation and isolated key tracks from jordan s albums. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online.
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