A Jazzy Mood

[tmandrumma4]

I love that part where you trill that high note and look at the camera like "Yeah, I'm going to f***ing play that note. What are you gonna do about it?" hahaha

[Shreddfase]

@tmandrumma4 lol, now that you point that out... I can not help but laugh at that part lol...

[whammybarfreak]

i think everyone would love a jazz album from you, it has to be done :P

[areshbanaji]

Loving the Debussy-ish influence

JR is THE man!

[henrithefreak47]

LEAVE THAT POOR GUY ALLONE! :D

[EquinoxParadox91]

Lovely!

[Aidenoe]

@JCRUDESS

Execellent stuff man... but it's got to SWING!

[13SamuelDavid]

Everyone is jealous of the guy that was answered by jordan hahahah xD

[LetThereBeSolos]

I heard a very familiar run at the beginning there.

[ciccirocco]

@JCRUDESS this life and next lives

[TheMatheusmetal]

Mr. Rudess, in a show her in Brazil (19/03/10) I was enjoying your show, give the end, you wave to me (believe me, it would be for me), and still watch my video, dammit, I fucking die happy *-*

[HarvestHollow]

Stop sucking Jordans dick, all of you.

Great improv, but damn you people annoy me.

[ChainsawVsGod]

@HarvestHollow

And people like you annoy me.

[HarvestHollow]

@ChainsawVsGod Nice troll face, faggot.

[ChainsawVsGod]

@HarvestHollow

Ironic considering that you are the troll.

[HarvestHollow]

@ChainsawVsGod How not be to it seem?

[jogviolin]

@JCRUDESS Beautiful!! It's awesome the simple way you trill with the 4th & 5th finger, looks sooooo easy, but certainly it's not :))

Greetings,

Jorge

[DannyMiami09]

Some Nice Lydian Moments Sneaking In, Nice!!!!!

[Oinotnaaa]

This is beautiful.

[MatthewKOfficial]

if he was my father...

[zechordlord]

Jordan, a well made jazz album from you would be awesome. +1 for a trio, it would be very nice indeed. Some really nice chords from 0:35 and on. It's still a bit on the classical/impressionistic side (Not that this is 'bad', on the contrary) rather than jazz. I'd like to hear more experimental modes and chords but as always your playing wins us over. Some people have expressed their wish for scores and I will add my own too, especially for your more classically oriented pieces like 'interstices'

[Aaronmac404]

If I had just a fraction of your ability, I could rule the world.

Which reminds me, why aren't you doing that yet Jordan?

[sabschmi]

wonderful - thanks JR - what about some more jazzy moments...

[AlexJBassify]

A solo album is a must, i should agree with @ruudiee2

[loborneta]

jizzy mood indeed :-)

[martin2sax]

You Mr Rudess should make a trio ( with drums and bass) and release a solo jazz album, I would definitely buy it. It would be great if you released a classic piano album too. Another good idea would be if you play fugues using synthesisers instead of organ

[rreihart]

Insanely amazing as usual. :)

[matt9909]

oh JR how your music always lightens my mood

[musicmonkeyboard]

It would be kind of cool if you could make some side project (CD) with a more calm aproach than the other stuff you've done. Would deffinently buy that.

[DjSymphonicDS]

Youre amazing Rudess!! but what do you tell me about Lord and his new situation with the cancer! :S

[dwagsizzle]

i would pay a lot for a jazz album from you

[JCRUDESS]

@dwagsizzle how much????

JR :)

[dwagsizzle]

@JCRUDESS well seeing as it would probly become one of my favorite albums and would sit on repeat for a few weeks straight... id dedicate a hefty chunk of my next paycheck to it if needed

[unc13chuckl3s]

@dwagsizzle dude I would buy the hell out of a Jordan Rudess jazz album lol

[dwagsizzle]

@unc13chuckl3s me too. probly buy extras just so i could distribute it to friends without the guild of robbing mr rudess of the sales he definitely deserves

[zacdarider]

@JCRUDESS 50 $

[ruudiee2]

@JCRUDESS

Dear jordan,

if you have so much time to making so many video's

then im sure you have enough time to make a solo piano album :]

if you are gonna make one then dont forget to put sheet music with the album on a special edition :D

[JonathanChunPrevenge]

@ruudiee2 Notes on A Dream, sir.

[ruudiee2]

@JonathanChunPrevenge

:O .... that i didnt know that

thanks dude ;d

im so gonna buy it..

[parrakis]

@JCRUDESS

i'd pay 100 bucks ;)

[himl994]

@JCRUDESS

I'd pay 25 lol Sorry I'm broke haha

[valeriobert]

@JCRUDESS if i was a pianist, after ear this, I don't know if I'll burn my instrument or not

[LuxKCSolarisOfficial]

@JCRUDESS Many people would pay hundreds of dollars!... And it's been 5 years since you don't release a solo album, we're just waiting, kind of patiently, hahahaha :)

[davevian1]

@JCRUDESS I would pay a shit load of money for a JR jazz album. I'll pre-order now if it makes you happy.

[88omair]

@JCRUDESS Upto 2 WHOLE dollars, NO JOKE :P. I would love to hear more of the jazzy stuff in DT, the kind of stuff thats in LTE :). But yuo are an incredible keyboardist sir, best I've seen :).

[lorenvburrell]

@JCRUDESS For that kind of magic? A year's salary!

[jaspering88]

@JCRUDESS I'd buy it

[chunli1990]

@JCRUDESS Jordan, I know I cant even come close to what you do on that piano, but I'm auditioning to go to a music school in a few weeks, and I would be extremely grateful if you could maybe reveal to me one of your most beautiful chord progressions and a run so that I could complete my piece....thanks for reading this comment.

[masterd000]

@JCRUDESS I'd pay $100+ for a single jazz-album of your making, and god help me, what would I pay for a ticket to one of your shows that doesn't conflict with my musical education.

Your music and inspiration alone has gotten me through so many hard times and kept me going when I was completely worn out. And in the end, it is only you who I trust to express real feelings through music.

Had I been able to, I'd lean only on your inspiration for the rest of my education, knowing I would get far.

[CaptPhantomBaxter]

@masterd000 I agree man. What makes JR so special is his realism and down to "earthness". He is truly an inspiration and I too would pay a bunch for a jazz album from him!

[ProjectVini]

@JCRUDESS How about a round piano? We all know that Mr Wizard Rudess always wished for one...

[geiroffenberg]

@dwagsizzle i was just thinking how i would like to have an album filled with this music - would be perfect for our contemplative-prayer gatherings, lol. come on, you can improvise 60 minutes like this no problem. sell it for 10 dollars as download mp3! : D

[Snedd99]

@dwagsizzle

I'd pay for an album that was just this sort of improvisation for 30 minutes or so!

[iamkira666]

horns up \m/

[michaelfondse]

It sounds absolutely fantastic. I'd love to hear more of this style in the future.

[sepita10]

reminds me a lot of the sims music wich is also amazing

[novodka4u]

Loved it!!!!

[OkoPeeKee]

Does it feel weird to not play in odd meters? I think it is quite lovely. God has surely Blessed you!!

[weezul]

starting chord/melody was so bold and sucked me right in. Incredible harmonies

[AlanPotter9]

Can you also play a tune with less than a million of (beautiful!) notes? I just want to know your opinion about less is more.

[calvi195]

nice!!! and nice piano to!! It´s relaxing, je :-)

[ZurabMelua]

Amazing

[panamanian911]

This has put me in a 'Jizz'y mood.

[JiMxtreme]

Tickling the ivories, eh Jordan? ;)

This is amazing. I'm still unaware of anyone in this day and age whose level of playing can compare to yours.

[shadowmalik009]

i listened to the new dt song and the previews and i say, its dream theater. jordan will be shreading the keys, it looks like myung will take a more active role, james is singing in his matured voices range (the stratosphere is nice but here on earth is good too), PJ will cause the deaths of hundreds and the new mike looks like he will hold his own. i love when jordan plays this kind of stuff in his style, it reminds me of the kind of virtuoso skill bach was loved for.

[epickeys]

@GCshredder what a fucktard you are. as your name implies, "SHREDDER" as in "AMATEUR" who keeps running arpeggios and whatnots with no directions. JORDAN'S THE MAN, THERE ARE NO EXTRA NOTES OR WHATSOEVER, YOU TAKE OUT ONE NOTE ON WHAT HE JUST PLAYED, THE STRUCTURE WILL FALL APART. THAT'S HOW DEEP AND PRECISE HIS PLAYING IS.

[amjan]

One minute of this is ten times better than the new generic DT song and two snippets combined.

[tastefulphrasing]

@amjan Although this is amazing. most people would disagree, and the Generic DT song is because its their single. Do you not understand that concept? ITS THEIR SINGLE!!!!! AKA Radio friendly... Geez man..

[5amuu]

So stoked for the new album! You're the man, Jordan!

[parrakis]

LOL GCshredder just got owned by the wizard

[in2dreamtheater]

Warm summer night and this is perfect as I drink an ice cold Rolling Rock and partake in an Acid Kuba Kuba cigar...Mr Rudess you're the Wizard...See you on 9/25 in LA...Can't wait!

[Yotabyte10]

Very Johnny Costa-ish.. Lovin it, JR!

[kawas000]

bravo!, this is great... as always

[progdog73]

I love it when you get in this zone, Jordan. Masterful.

[TCreationGtr1603]

I always wondered if your a Rachmaninov fan Jordan.

[kklocket2]

Ahhhhh I love this! Jordan, you should seriously consider doing an album of jazz improvisations and standards. I've ( and I don't think I'm alone) always wanted to hear you play Chopin, or anything classical from any era, just to hear your take on it. One day, maybe. :]

[nikitofin]

oh my god if jordan replies to a comment of mine in youtube i will die in the moment !

[JMartinsATV]

@nikitofin nice try, but if you're trying to get killed with music, you should try Petrucci. And then Jordan "will see you... in Heaven"

[ImBradMusic]

Mister Rodger's Neighborhood AWWW YEAAAAA!!~

[srte758]

Hey Jordan..you should grunt and moan like Keith Jarrett..to make it "authentic" ;-)

by the way---> this was AWESOME !!

[tgstk2]

sounds a little... chinese kind of?? it's sounds very relaxing, make a CD out of this include some canles and oil and we all have a great valentine gift :-) for our girlfriends/wives

[tgstk2]

sounds a little... chinese kind of?? it's sounds very relaxing, make a CD out of this include some canles and oil and we all have a great valentine gift :-)

[UnholyMessiah555]

There is not a single genre Jordan can't do. You could ask him to write anything from Lebanese folk to bubblegum pop to technical death metal, and he'd roll it out.

[CompanyMold]

@GCshredder sorry, but you're covering dream theater songs in your videos and yet have the balls to ask such a dumb question to a member of the band.

[Dolcify]

This is really nice! Thanks!

[BuddTwang]

Awesome Jordan!

[RMCultOfficial]

This is so beautiful Jordan. As all of your pieces I've heard. This is your style and it is awesome, this runs are particular from you. Keep Rock'n Jordan!

[SilenceScreamMetal]

I really like this, Jordan!

[GCshredder]

Why can't you improvise without 200bpm boring runs?

[JCRUDESS]

@GCshredder Nobody is forcing you to listen pal....

[JoeAtlan]

@JCRUDESS :)

[JahMusicTube]

@JCRUDESS Jordan you know ...italian people can be so passionate ...like DT fans there are...but also so silly and superficial...

[CrimsonDrift16]

@JCRUDESS I'd pay my soul

[MetalJony]

@GCshredder

comes from a guy who's account name is gcSHREDDER... get yourself some attitude 

[RMCultOfficial]

@GCshredder I think it's Jordan style, everyone has its own.

[CompanyMold]

@GCshredder Why cant you shut that 200bpm mouth up?

[CaioLugon]

@GCshredder dude, now your going to hell...

[JoeAtlan]

@CaioLugon hahahaha

[SneakehNub]

@GCshredder Implying you can do any improvising at 200bpm

[MilestonePictures]

@SneakehNub how do you know he's improvising?

[SneakehNub]

@MilestonePictures Anybody with as much knowledge as JR could play like this. in relation to my abilities on guitar he can switch between modes and scales like nobodies business. your basically watching the best in the world have some fun at home.

[MilestonePictures]

@SneakehNub yes but nobody said it was improvised.

sure he's obviously composed this piece, but who's to say it was not pre-meditated

[Jahoragin94]

@GCshredder It's all about the feeling. I know a lot of people who say 'There's no soul or emotion in fast playing". Usually referencing John Pretrucci's work, but soul and emotion can be applied in numerous ways, in which the creator chooses. Jordan and John both enjoy very much what they do and the fast playing is an excellent representation of that enjoyment. Just wanting to clear that up.

[vdjn55]

@GCshredder Hey douche, don't disrespect Mr. Rudess.

[FrederickThePie]

@GCshredder Do you have any idea how much fun 200bpm runs are to play? Hell, if I could play them like that I'd do it ALL THE TIME :D

[marcelokurzweil]

@GCshredder Who the hell are you to criticize Jordan Rudess. You're nobody !

[tastefulphrasing]

@GCshredder Because for every fag like you that doesn't like it, there are hundreds, and thousands that do. ITs what he wants to play. Why must you bring negativity?

[tastefulphrasing]

@GCshredder Dude, Just listened to your vid haha. Wow, your comment is even better now that i know you blow at your instrument. You are a no body...., and you will always be a nobody. You know why? Because no one wants to help a talentless asshole.... I'm just saying all the things Jordan is too classy to say.....

[Croketas]

@GCshredder Would you even watch the video if he played slower?

[ChetZenor]

@GCshredder hella of a comment from a guy with the name "GCshredder"

-__-

[RyneProductionz]

You make every other piano/keyboard player look like a small armless child!

[noszcholera]

Defienietely too short!

[cristianfcao]

As much as I LOVE DT, I believe you and the rest of the band are FAR more talented and creative than what you show in DT. I hope you could feel freer when writing the songs.

[bstockwellc]

I would love to hear some DT with some Jazzy parts someday! The proggier the better! ;) haha!

[MatthewKOfficial]

where can i download this?

[crazychris93]

Best musician of the new millenium!

[Firedblood]

How come you have a real piano while on tour?

[ishay60]

you should take myung and petrucci and make a cover to mercy ,mercy mercy ...

[itsabigbook]

Jordan, do you have any videos out talking about how you do those fast runs and arpeggios so well? My chops aren't bad, but whenever I attempt at that kind of stuff, they don't have near as good of clarity (or the right notes) as yours.

[ironwolg]

@itsabigbook i know the question was directed towards Jordan, but he does have a few exercises here on youtube that will help with technique and also you can go to his website and look up Keyboard Wizardry in his store and you will find his first instructional DVD. There are a lot of really usefull things in there. Also, you can sign up for the conservatory. if you don't know the link, it is jroc.us

it's a one time $50 membership and it's a great site, lots of info. hope this helps some

[RichardGruv]

it's amazing how this piece of music put me in such an emotional state immediatly... much love to you jordan.

[PHILPANDA]

too much arpeggio, and more cowbell please.

[Niallphillips]

More of that please



[evaggelia1231]

Duet with Paco de luciaaaaaaaaaaaaaa nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww]

[SpiralDogs]

"We hope you like our new direction."

[IPstixrawesume]

That was great to wake up to. :)

[BLooDCoMPleX]

Hell yeah.

[LordNikonPL]

you shoudl do some new stuff with LTE and do a live DVD

[suicidalkatt]

This reminds me so much of Mr. Rogers. Anyone else???

[amjan]

More JAZZ please, Jordan!!

[Alecromz]

...YEAH!!!!!!

[MattPlaysDrums187]

Please do a solo album!!!! I am begging you!!!

[maciekfingerstyle]

@MattPlaysDrums187

he has quite a few of them, actually

[MattPlaysDrums187]

@maciekfingerstyle yeah i realized that now :x i feel pretty dumb lol

[TimTeruSML]

@MattPlaysDrums187 Check out notes on a dream, loads off cool songs in it.

[MattPlaysDrums187]

@TimTeruSML thank you i will

[EternalOsmosis]

@MattPlaysDrums187 Rhythm of Time. Please check Jordan Rudess on wikipedia or something, you can find everything about his solo albums there.

[MattPlaysDrums187]

@EternalOsmosis well damn. I feel really stupid now...thank you though!

[Paradigmshift2]

Just home from work. Sitting in front of the PC with some cinnamon bagels. Listening to some smooth smooth Jazz... What a morning.

[DustinShaneYounce]

@Paradigmshift2 do you work really late at night?

[Paradigmshift2]

@DustinShaneYounce Yep, 10pm - 7am.

[sebisman2]

I just remembered why I admired his music style so much

[cebra4444]

Is there something Rudess can´t play? the man is so good at everything.

[SuperHarvestMan]

If you could take a wild guess Jordan, how many hours would you say you have clocked on piano to get that epic?

[TUMPPP]

what if dream theater made a whole album (or live concert dvd thing) with more jazzy arrangements of their songs?

[MrAlicen]

JAZZ!!!

[fmicle]

"Hope u enjoy" - are you serious? I think I'd even enjoy seeing you play chromatic exercises, scales and arpeggios :-)

[perrymusica]

thanks for your music!!

[TrollingSince95]

Orgasm to my ears :)

[MitchellBeazley]

@TrollingSince95 that my friend is called an eargasm :)

[Oceansandblue]

This is just wonderful, i wish the world was full of more of this....thank-you Jordan,

all the best.

[zizimars14]

Beautiful :)

[xMetalUpYourA55x]

On September 13 I'm going to play A Dramatic Turn of Events on my player and expect something like this will appear, if not, I'll get so disappointed. Just kidding, awesome playing, as always!!!

[mrgerlo]

Relaxing....I could hear this for as long time!

[fresiogamboa31]

Great stuff Jordan! Have you ever been in any jazz projects?

[XeroHertz]

Wooww!! I just jazzed in my pants!!

[DirtyCleAnDRuMMer92]

Classy. If you invited a lady friend over and Jordan Rudess was playing over some speakers she would be instantaneously seduced.

[maxauto44e]

@DirtyCleAnDRuMMer92 and that is y i seek his skillz :D

[ajmckillop]

Dream Theater needs more Jazz for the next paradigm shift!

[Rickles]

Pretty

[AlbinoCliffhanger]

This reminds me of Mister Rogers. But all fricking amazing and stuff.