Legendary Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess recently announced his signing to InsideOutMusic for a brand-new solo album to be released later in 2024, and now he is pleased to launch the first single from that album, titled ‘Embers’. Previously available as part of an exciting collaboration between Rudess and Moises AI, fans can now hear the track on all streaming services here: https://jordanrudess.lnk.to/Embers-Single
The track features
Jordan alongside renowned drummer Darby Todd (Devin Townsend, The Darkness)
& vocalist That Joe Payne, as well as a guest guitar solo by Bastian
Martinez.
He comments of the
track: “EMBERS, the starting spark of my upcoming album, sets the tone
for my latest solo musical journey. Originally created for Moises' innovative
platform, this track captures a mellower vibe, different from the rest of the
album's progressive tunes. For those prog heads out there, never fear, this
album runs the gamut of my musical expression and you will get your polymeters
and Snarling Pigs. The inspiration for creating this track coincided with a
project I was asked to do for the app, Moises, a technology that can turn
standard audio files into separate tracks while also showing chords, lyrics and
more. I hope you enjoy listening to Embers and, if you are inspired to add your
own musical collaboration on this tune, check it out on Moises.”
Jordan adds on the
forthcoming album: “I knew I was going to have some time off after the
last Dream Theater tour ended. Enough time to, hopefully, complete a new solo
album. I wanted this album to push me to evolve a new compositional
perspective. So, this album is my inaugural voyage into crafting a solo album
with a dedicated vocalist in mind. Joe Payne's vocals inspired me from the
first time I heard him and drummer, Darby Todd, has infused each track with his
distinctive style. I'm also stepping into uncharted instrumental
territory, playing guitar on a few tracks. Another first, my daughter, Ariana,
has penned all the lyrics for this album. We’ve worked closely together,
ensuring that each lyric weaves a story and allows Joe's beautiful voice to
soar. Proud Dad here. All around this album is a testament to collaboration and
personal growth.”
Jordan recently
made his live debut with Darby Todd & That Joe Payne, with two rapturously
received sets on the 2024 edition of Cruise To The Edge, also marking the live
premiere of the new single ‘Embers’.
More information on
Jordan Rudess:
Renowned as the
"Best Keyboardist of All Time" by Music Radar Magazine, Jordan Rudess
stands out as the extraordinary keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist for the
platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning progressive rock band, Dream Theater.
Embarking on his musical journey as a classical prodigy, Jordan initiated his
studies at the illustrious Juilliard School of Music at the age of 9, laying
the foundation for a career marked by a distinctive fusion of classical and rock
influences.
Beyond his role in
Dream Theater and the power group, Liquid Tension Experiment, Jordan's musical
prowess has resonated across a diverse spectrum of collaborations. From Deep
Purple and David Bowie to Steven Wilson and Jan Hammer, he has left an
indelible mark on the industry. Notable projects such as LMR (his side venture
with Tony Levin and Marco Minneman), Steven Wilson’s Blackfield, guest
appearances with Deep Purple and the Dixie Dregs and collaborations with
artists like Enrique Iglesias, the Paul Winter Consort, Annie Haslam, and many
others, underscore the breadth of his musical reach.
Venturing into the
realm of cutting-edge technology, Jordan has emerged as a pioneer with a focus
on state-of-the-art keyboard controllers and music apps. As the owner of the
highly successful iOS app development company, Wizdom Music, he has spearheaded
the creation of award-winning apps, including GeoShred, MorphWiz, SampleWiz,
Vythm, Polywave, Jam with Jordan and SampleWiz 2. GeoShred, Wizdom Music's
latest triumph, was a collaborative effort with moForte, founding members of
Stanford University's Sondius team. Rudess is currently working on an AI
interactive project as Visiting Artist at MIT’s Media Lab in the Responsive
Environments group.
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