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| Jordan Rudess (born Jordan Rudes on November 4, 1956) is a progressive rock keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater.Biography
2 Use of technology
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4 Discography
4.Biography
Rudess was recognized by his 2nd grade teacher for his piano playing and was immediately given professional tuition.College Division for classical piano training, but by his late teens he had grown increasingly interested in synthesizers and progressive rock music.Against the counsel of his parents and tutors, he turned away from classical piano and tried his hand as a solo prog rock keyboardist.Two of the bands who took notice of the young Rudess were The Dixie Dregs and Dream Theater, both of whom invited him to join.Rudess chose the Dregs, primarily as being a part time member of the band would have less of an impact on his young family, a choice he was not given with Dream Theater.The genesis of this pairing occurred when a power outage caused all of the Dregs' instruments to fail except Rudess', so he and Morgenstein improvised with each other until power was restored and the concert could continue.Rudess encountered Dream Theater once again when he and Morgenstein secured the support slot on one of Dream Theater's North American tours.Derek Sherinian to make way for him.He has recorded 4 other studio albums: 2002's Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, 2003's Train of Thought, 2005's Octavarium, and 2007's Systematic Chaos.In addition, he has appeared on the live albums Live Scenes From New York , Live at Budokan and Score.Rudess says his influences as a keyboardist are Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman and Patrick Moraz.Use of technology
While many keyboard players in progressive rock tend towards bringing numerous keyboards on stage, Rudess took full advantage of the possibilities offered by the Kurzweil K2600xs during his usage from the 1990s to 2004.While Rudess' physical method of changing live setups will more than likely remain the same, his choice of hardware to implement this changed as of 2005.Citing a need for better tour support and more current technologies (his Kurzweil 2600's maximum sample memory of 128 MB had become insufficient for his touring needs), Rudess switched keyboard endorsements from Kurzweil to Korg's new flagship Korg Oasys workstation (which supports up to 1.Synth XT and a Synthesizers.Rudess stopped using his Synthesizers.European leg of the tour."Interview with Jordan Rudess", Get Ready to ROCK!External links
Jordan's website
Dream Theater's website
Accent Magazine (Jordan's Online Magazine)
Jordan's Online Conservatory
Jordan Rudess performing on continuum live
Jordan Rudess Liquid T Lead emulation tutorial on Progsounds.Jordan Rudess emulated patches for various synths on Progsounds.Compilation albums: Dream Theater's Greatest Hit (...All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.Jordan Rudess online chats on September 11th, 2007!Jordan Rudess Total Space Jam concert in NY, July 22nd
Newly revamped interactive Jordan Rudess website
Moog demonstration by Jordan Rudess in NYC on June 21st, 2006
Jordan Rudess Online Conservatory Updated!Rudess Morgenstein shows in South America
Jordan Rudess Media Gallery
Jordan Rudess at Jay Monahan Center benefit on March 15th
Jordan Rudess Download Store
Announcing Jordan Rudess' new educational DVD
Jordan Rudess' online magazine ACCENT
Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess featured on new Neal Morse album
Jordan Rudess featured on Keyboard Magazine
Jordan Rudess Summer Sale!Guitar Solo Techniques'
Our new satellite course presented by virtuoso guitarist Daniel J.Daniel was a featured guitarist on Jordan's album, Rhythm of Time.Drive your soloing skills to the next level as he dissects solos from his own recordings and teaches soloing techniques.OC Direct
You can now communicate directly with your satellite course instructors, using our new link located right on the lesson's page.Liquid Tension Experiment to reunite and headline NEARfest 2008!The supergroup consisting of Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess and Tony Levin are reconvening
and preparing to tear the roof off of Zoellner Arts Center next June.Dream Theater, and have won accolades from fans and
critics alike for their prowess on the drum kit and guitar, respectively.The improvisational nature in the writing sessions permitted the band to
stretch out to many different influences, including rock, metal, prog, funk, blues and even ragtime.It is a great
honor to host this ensemble of legendary, virtuoso players on the NEARfest stage for our 10th anniversary.In October 1998, Liquid Tension Experiment reunited at Millbrook Studios in upstate New York to record their 2nd album.So like any creative and productive musicians
would do, they decided to stay and JAM...For some bizarre and still unexplained reason, the master tapes of these jams were misplaced during the mixing process.DAT mixes are the
only remaining traces of this historic jam.Jordan Rudess online chats on September 11th, 2007!The chat is a moderated environment where questions go through to a moderator, who then selects which questions Jordan will see and answer.We can't promise that all questions will be answered, but we will do our best!He will be joined on stage by sonic exploration cohort, and technical guru,
Richard Lainhart.This rare concert appearance will provide an opportunity to experience these two virtuosos in an intimate concert setting.Jordan Rudess (keyboards for Dream Theater) is known for his versatility at both playing and composing.He is adept at everything from emotionally charged orchestrations (see Dream Theater, 6 Degrees of Inner Turbulence opening), to blistering shredding, as demonstrated going note for note with DT's renowned guitarist John Petrucci.CD as well as being the drummer for Jelly Jam, Platypus and Winger.But their recorded works don't begin to do justice to their real strength, live performances!Marked by their instrument versatility you will see many members switching instruments and the incorporation of brass and strings into the symphonic mix.If you are not familiar with the Froggies, prepare to add a new entry to you favorite bands list!New Jersey based CalProg alums (CP05) are making a return appearance by popular demand.These guys will remind you why you got into progressive rock to begin with.Jordan Rudess is now confirmed to open for Blackfield on all their east coast shows.He will be performing as a solo artist featuring his unique piano style.For details about Blackfield, please visit their official website.Jordan Rudess will be appearing at the NAMM show in Anaheim, CA from January 18th through January 20th, 2007.Click here to listen to a recent interview Jordan Rudess did for Rockland World Radio.Jordan Rudess will be a special guest of Israeli rock singer and composer Aviv Geffen
at his shows on November 27th, 28th and 29th at Zappa Tel Aviv.Aviv Geffen is also a member of Blackfield,
a collaboration with Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson.Jordan Rudess will be doing a clinic on September 30th in NYC about his use of the MusicPad Pro, the World's first digital sheet music tablet.On Saturday, July 22, at 8 PM in Valley Cottage, NY, Jordan Rudess and Richard Lainhart will present TOTAL SPACE JAM, their
first public live electronic improvisation and their first with projected digital imagery.Jordan and Richard will be playing Moog MiniMoogs, virtual Moog synthesizers, and Jordan's mighty Arrick Modular Synthesizer,
along with other analog and digital devices.Seating is very limited in this venue, and we expect tickets to go quickly, so don't delay.Jordan Rudess proudly presents his newly revamped interactive website,
featuring many new features and content.Dream Theater's
Octavarium animation, which premiered on big screens during Dream Theater's last world tour.It's a new concept in web design where the visitor enters an entirely interactive world featuring Jordan's sounds and Mika's
graphics.Manipulate Jordan's keyboard machine gun as you defend yourself against attacking musical symbols.The site features a JR Music Player, so you can listen to complete tunes from many of his different releases.Sam Ash and Moog Music cordially invite you to
attend a special demonstration of Moog products by Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater, accomplished solo artist), and recording artist Roger O'Donnell,
formerly of The Cure.Jordan Rudess Online Conservatory Updated!The two new courses, as well as an introductory segment of the satellite course,
are now available in the Online Conservatory Core.Promoters, MONOFONK ENTERTAINMENT
tel .Check out the brand new Media Gallery
on Jordan Rudess's official website!On Wednesday, March 15th, Jordan Rudess will be taking part in an evening to benefit the Jay Monahan Center
for Gastrointestinal Health.Astoria
Grand Ballroom in NYC.Rich, Chris Botti, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow,
Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Chaka Khan, John Legend, Martina McBride, Michael McDonald, Idina Menzel,
Smokey Robinson, Jordan Rudess, Steve Tyrell and other recording and film stars performing songs from Motown's
golden era; Robert De Niro.The initial launch contains rare Jordan Rudess music, but they
will be expanding and adding never before seen Jordan Rudess video footage, original Jordan Rudess synth programs and samples,
and much more.Visit The Jordan Rudess Download Store now!Jordan Rudess 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.Dream Theater
using examples spanning across the entire Dream Theater catalog, as well as Jordan's numerous
solo projects.To purchase, visit Jordan's online store.The album will be released in the USA on November 1st, 2005, through Metal Blade and in
Europe on October 24th, 2005, through Inside Out Music.Other guest musicians include saxophonist Mark Leniger, Alan Morse (Spock's Beard), legendary guitarist Steve Hackett
(former Genesis) and Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings.For more information on Neal Morse, please visit his official website.Jordan Rudess and Dream Theater are featured on the cover of
Keyboard Magazine's August issue.Jordan Rudess Summer Sale!Jordan Rudess is having a summer sale for some of his live gear.That means the keyboard and
synth modules that he has used on stage with Dream Theater at literally hundreds of shows.Jordan Rudess will be recording a live solo concert on XM radio in Washington DC on May 17th.There is a small amount of seating and the concert will be free.Here is the official info as well as instructions for those who would like to attend.JORDAN RUDESS for a taping session with the artist
on the afternoon of May 17th, at XM's Washington, DC broadcast studios.If you are selected to attend, you will receive a second email
with the exact time and further instructions.Jordan Rudess, and Richard Lainhart, synthesist extraordinaire, will be performing live on
WDFH FM 90.MP3
stream in a classic deep space electronic excursion.The Rudess Morgenstein Project will be performing on the same bill as
Porcupine Tree on May 20th at Irving Plaza
(in NYC).They will also be playing at Moogfest on May 31st.Event begins at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20th.From Route 95 Northbound
Take Exit 21 (Broadway exit); turn left at second traffic light (Atwells Avenue).Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue.The College entrance is 1.Turn right onto Atwells Avenue.From Route 295 Northbound
Take Exit 6A to US Route 6 East.Turn left off exit and follow Killingly Street to end.Campus entrance is approximately 0.From Route 295 Southbound
Take Exit 7A to US Route 44 East.Follow US Route 44 East for 2.From the State House
Follow US Route 44 West (Smith Street) for 2.Turn sharp left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue.Follow Mount Pleasant Avenue for 0.The College entrance is on the right.Jordan Rudess will be appearing on keyboards with the band, BLACKFIELD
in their east coast acoustic shows next week.When I heard this
beautiful album I wrote a note of appreciation to my buddy, Steven Wilson.He told me the group was playing acoustic
in New York.I'm programming like mad
and learning the tunes.Hope to see you all next week.For more information about the band, check out: www."Are you sure you want to block this user?This resulted in Jordan joining forces with Steve Morse and the Dixie Dregs for their 1994 tour.Radio City Music Hall that featured Dream Theater performing with a full symphony orchestra.Outside of Dream Theater, Jordan also manages a full time solo career.Accent, and the fact that he manages to balance all this with raising a family, you start to get some idea just how busy the man is!Fungos wish to thank Jordan for letting them be his friends.Ascend Above the Ashes:.Thanks for the add and keep up the great work!!!Forum, Assago:Grandeur takes life on the stage!Thank you for being among my friends.Hey Jordan, keyboard wizard!And thanks for what you brought to DT!Thanks a lot for the add....Thanks for add us, Master, your music inspire me new ideas, Cheers from Chile, Pedro.Thanks for accepting me.Love to hear ya play man.Thanks so much on my end as well for the friend addition.Gentle Giant, Crimson, Genesis, Bowie and others in common.It lives in Osaka in Japan.Your performance formed me.Thanks for the Add Mister Ruuuuuuuuuudess !THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You are my inpiration...Thanks for the add Jordan!Duuuuuuude,thanx for the ad!Alex Lifeson about you and DT a few months ago.Alex that the only band tighter than them was DT.Rush clan but, they are fans of yours.Please let us know if you are interested.Good luck with the rest of the Tour...On Sunday was your birthday, the concert was great, despite the bad sound.Thanks so much for the fantastic gig last night!Hey, I came to watch you last night in Wolverhampton.MIlan two weeks ago with DT!!!Road Home is a Masterpiece very compliments, I know the original songs and now I like both version of them.Wolverhamton Civic Hall)Just have no words to describe how brillant it was, your an inspiration to me!Thank You Very Much for add!!!This could be an attempt to steal your username and password.This is not a MySpace login page, please do not enter your MySpace login information (email address or password).Do you wish to continue your form submission?"Biography: Jordan Rudess has the distinction of taking classical piano training at the Juilliard School of Music at nine years old.To share this media with a friend, you must have AIM installed.Want More Jordan Rudess?Highlights: A smokin version of her hit single Tambourine and a killer verse from Party Like a Rockstar.Get behind the scenes footage from other Sessions alums.Jordan Rudess is the amazing keyboard wizard for Dream Theater.He also is involved in numerous side projects and has a tremendous following.Listen to free samples of Jordan's music.Rudess: This 2000 performance by John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess was truly special as most of the compositions were written in a relatively short period.Petrucci effortlessly switches from acoustic to electric and his chosen notes during the improvisations are stunning.The same can be said of Rudess, whose virtuosity on the piano is breathtaking.Rhythm Of Time: Check out samples from this disk on Amazon.Steve Morse, bassist Dave LaRue and drummer Rod Morgenstein; Vinnie Moore; Greg Howe; and Kip Winger.ForNYC: On September 24, 2001, Jordan Rudess held a benefit concert at the Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center, in Nyack, New York.More information coming soon.Rudess was recognized by his 2nd grade teacher for his piano playing and was immediately given professional tuition.College Division for classical piano training, but by his late teens he had grown increasingly interested in synthesizers and progressive rock music.Keyboard Magazine readers' poll after the release of his Listen solo album.Two of the bands who took notice of the young Rudess were The Dixie Dregs and Dream Theater, both of whom invited him to join.The genesis of this pairing occurred when a power outage caused all of the Dregs' instruments to fail except Rudess', so he and Morgenstein improvised with each other until power was restored and the concert could continue.Morgenstein Project or later RMP) and have since released a studio and a live record.Rudess encountered Dream Theater once again when he and Morgenstein secured the support slot on one of Dream Theater's North American tours.In 1997, when Mike Portnoy was asked to form a supergroup by Magna Carta Records, Rudess was chosen to fill the keyboardist spot in the band, which also consisted of Tony Levin and Portnoy's Dream Theater colleague John Petrucci.During the recording of Liquid Tension Experiment's two albums, it became evident to Portnoy and Petrucci that Rudess was what Dream Theater needed.Derek Sherinian to make way for him.In addition, he has appeared on the live albums Live Scenes From New York , Live at Budokan and Score.Con Liquid Tension Experiment
3.Tony Levin (en el bajo) y al colega de Mike de Dream Theater, John Petrucci (en la guitarra).Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence en el 2002, Train of Thought en el 2003, Octavarium en el 2005 y Systematic Chaos en el 2007.Equipamiento
Korg Oasys 88 como Sintetizador primario.Music Pad Pro de Freehand Systems.Una unidad de respaldo de poder de APS
Interfaces de Audio MOTU 828 y 896 Firewire
Interfaces MOTU Midi Timepiece AV. |
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