So emotional. I love DT, but I had always felt the keyboards seemed a little distant. Until the latest album and this solo. The heartwarming build-up is long and enduring, you can almost feel the long friendship that was there until it just broke down.
I have new respect for Jordan Rudess, both as a keyboardist and a human.
Yeah it's bad to lost Portnoy, but now we have another Mike: Mangini. I was in the concerto of Houston at the Verizon Wireless Theater and Mangini was great, personally didn't miss Portnoy,of course he is in our mines and hearts but the life goes on. Jordan's musica now represent for me the goodbye to a friend.
Not simple to get, here's a shot: Jordan says they had hard and good times along, but their relationship was just great. However, life has many ways and he respects the one Mike took.
I have to say that Jordan just got an special bright in this piece. I can feel Jordan's feelings here as every note hits my ears. Thanks for sharing these six minutes of pure art and thanks for making my day a little more magic. I always carry your music in my heart Jordan. Thanks again!
Jordan, If only the rest of the world communicated as clearly and eloquently as you. I came to watch this video because I enjoy Dream Theater not because I wanted to shed a tear. I did not expect for you to pull a Vulcan Mind Meld. Awesomely beautiful!
You rock, i remember you playing on the dramatic turn of events tour, and i cant believe that i was able to be that close to one of the best piano players in the world. i will remember that concert for a very long time
beautiful but im a little confused. i hear him say "dont go away" at one point but then i heard " thats alright/ thats ok" and couldn't make out any of the other lyrics too well. so idk exactly what he means there
but aside from that the music speaks to me in different ways
could it depict his emotional state of mind where he is both sad yet hopeful at the same time?
but that cacophonous chord at the end makes me think otherwise almost like he' saying portnoy's departure messed up the DT family
@dillboy3333 He's summarizing the event in 6 minutes.
I had the same thing happen to me recently, gf broke up with me, i couldn't accept it, i played guitar for 5 hours a day for 2 weeks and then i was all accepting and i could move on.
These 6 minutes are just a summary of emotions jordan felt during the events that took place regarding portnoy and the band. He progresses from denial to acceptance in this song.
Thumbs up if u think Jordan Rudess and Buckethead should get together and do an album together. If they did that then their would finally be peace on earth.
How the hell does something to beautiful, so much emotion and power have dislikes? This is an amazing piece of music and people dislike it? I don't understand...
Keep it up Jordan, you are amazing and you are a great influence.
this song says to me that he loved his relationship over the time they had creating wonderful and inspirational music but its impossible not to be annoyed at how things have turned out knowing that everybody was waiting for more music that in myself helps me live life and make my choices and understanding certain situations thats i wont ever experience. to feel how i feel now is so disheartning so i cant imagine how it feels to be jordan or any of the other guys but this song gives us a glimpse.
The last note gets me every time. I really hope that in the future you guys can work out any differences you may have and make incredibly music together again. Until then, keep on writing the amazing music that you have for the last 25 years.
you remind me of another prolific composer and virtuoso who experimented with music, and brought on the impressionistic era. Franz Liszt, perhaps you were him in your past life.
what do i hear?......Joyful sadness. He is happy that mike found a place where he wants to be, but that mean he loses a friend and that includes all the good memories. amazing JR, amazing
I think he expresses happiness and best wishes for portnoy as well as a gap in Dreamtheaters musical flow. DT is in a loss, but they'll fill the gap. It will change the Style of DT, with a new drummer, but i'm on their side, always supporting them.
The song is amazing . Best wishes for the future from Germany...
Jordan posts something meaningful that any of you would be hard-pressed to find something more creative and demonstrative of human emotion. So what do you all do? Argue like a bunch of whining fucking two-year-olds that just talk to hear the sounds of your own fucking voices.
Here's an idea: shut the fuck up and listen to the music. Nobody gives a fuck if you're mad about something you have no control over, get used to the fact that your life lacks control, as does everyone's, and deal.
@PaganWarDrummer You don't need to get used to anything in life, you just need to be able to accept things for what they are.
Also, why would you be bothered by people arguing on youtube if "nobody gives a fuck" implying you don't care either?
You need to "get used to" or "accept" that youtube is not the place to be for intellectual/intelligent conversations so you trying to change the way things are is futile.
Take your own advice and don't bother with stupid people on youtube or the internet
Yeah dude. Don't hate on a7x it's not their fault the rev died. And believe me when I say your not the only one thats sad that portnoy left dt but don't just point fingers. A7x and dream theater are like my favorite bands and both drummers are replaced. Btw u should also check out albums "Nightmare" "Waking the Fallen"& "Avenged Sevenfold" then talk shit.
Jordan ur a robot that was created by the government to amaze mankind. Keep it up. Good vid. 5 stars!
To all of you that clicked this video and wanted to discuss the situation with Portnoy, or just to hear Jordan play the piano, I sincerely apologize for starting a mini flame war with that retarded douche.
hey jordan what are your thoughts about avenged sevenfold taking your drummer do you accept them or do you hate there living guts if you think you cant comment back if you hate them because you think a7x fans will get mad then send me a message about what you think of a7x an trust me i wont say a word if you say you hate them cause i effen hate the living crap out of a7x for doing that
You do realize that A7X has straight up turned Portnoy down when he asked to be their permanent drummer, right?
So many damn retards on the internet ranting about things they don't know a fucking thing about.
Also, given that they turned him down, that means that, according to your post, you hate A7X for no reason (seeing how you hate them for stealing Portnoy, when they didn't).
Jesus... at least do some research before making a fool out of yourself.
@VictoryShadow how the fuck do you think he got in the band you dumb shit he wouldnt be in a7x if the turned them down now dumb ass look at what your write b4 you write it smart one
a7x announced their new drummer, and it isn't Portnoy. It's former Confide drummer Arin Ilejay. So far, it's unknown if/when he'll be joinging them permenantly.
Portnoy merely recorded the drum tracks for Nightmare and toured with them for a while. His contract with them is up. You lose. Look it up and then you can come back and apologize to everybody that viewed this video for making a fool out of yourself.
@VictoryShadow hahahaahah yess yess put portnoy even said him self he was going to stay with them an now they fucked him over hahahaha an NOW HE CAN NEVER GO BACK TO DREAM THEATER HAHAHAHAHA HE SURE FUCKED UP DIDNT HE HAHAHA FUCK PORTGAY
@VictoryShadow umm no i hated him completely for joining them an are you retarded why the fuck would portnoy evan have a video saying he joined them for good if he didnt why the fuck would he say it himself an if you dont beleve me ima send you the link. but its good that they fucked him over he deserved it AN why the fuck would jordan write a song about how he left dt dumb ass clearly your not intelligent.
hey jordan what are your thoughts about avenged sevenfold taking your drummer do you accept them or do you hate there living guts if you think you can comment back if you hate them because you think a7x fans will get mad then send me a message about what you think of a7x an trust me i wont say a word if you say you hate them cause i effen hate the living crap out of a7x for doing that
Maybe you ought to release a solo piano album. I enjoyed your playing here more than anything I've heard of Dream Theater. No offense intended, it just isn't my cup of tea. This is.
Maybe you ought to release a solo piano album. I enjoyed your playing here more than anything I've heard of Dream Theater. No offense intended, it just isn't my cup of tea.
A master of his craft. Thank you for the great music, good times, and fond memories watching you perform with my favorite group of musicians... Dream Theater. You guys are all masters of your crafts and you make it all seem so effortless.
Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison, Jordan Rudess, Richard Barbieri(he plays scapes/syth), Roger Waters, and Johnathan Wesley..............my God can a person dream....
this is just beautiful, no other way about it, mike will be missed although i would be so sad if dream theater didn't continue, they are so inspirational and have made me grow from someone how didnt no anything about music to writting my own stuff, i love mike portnoy's work as a drummer and a song writter, and i wish him the best of luck but i hope pray drema theater continues, thank you jordan, john, john, james and mike for all the inspiration, great music and electrifying performace
I don't undestand how could some people dislike this... this is more than a improv, it's an amazing song and a wonderfull feeling that the only one who could do it is our master Jordan Rudess!
To understand music, is to understand life it self. Life is full of music and song, waiting to be discovered. If all the people in the world could understand how amazing music truly is. Maybe, just maybe we would all get along in a more civilized manner. But alas, the human race isn't that smart! At least there are people like us in this world who can teach them.
It's lovely. Jordan has always been at his very best at the ivories without the effects. But I am so upset at Mike still~ I don't really care. he's a selfish sonofabitch. One can 'leave' a band for a year without 'quitting'. My GOD- he was OBSESSED with DT- and it cured him from his disease!
So, with that said- time to get a power drummer and leave Portnoy behind for good.
@MagnificentSessions Portnoy only wanted time, he was so tired and for the good of all of them it was necessary, don't have to be upset at Mike, he is also sad.
but life continues and I hope something better comes for Mike and for DT
@MagnificentSessions screw you! Mike is the furthest from selfish you'll ever get... he wanted a break, cause he was tired of the same cycle, and he felt he didn't enjoy it as much as his side projects. but the rest of the band would rather continue without him than take a break, that i quite frankly think they need cause they have been running in a hamster wheel for quite some time now...
yo creo ke lograstes lo que tu kerias, ke cada uno de nosotros interpretara a su manera lo ke estas pensado, respecto a la salida de MP, en lo personal siento que tu le deseas lo mejor en su vida personal y profesional,
eres un maestro Jordan, y vamos que MP tiene ke estar de vuelta con todos nosotros sus Fans.
Arriba Makina Drean Theater
saludos a todos, desde aka el rincon del mundo CHILE.
I can't understand what Jordan is saying at the end and I don't care. The music by itself says so so much more than anything he could ever put into words. An absolutely beautiful and powerful piece of music.
I bet you won't be reading this, but i wanna say thank you to you guys for making such awesome music throughout the years (even though i only started listening to you guys back in 07'). Whatever you do don't get mad at Mike Portnoy, this is what he feels is right, we all just gotta accept it.
All the best Jordan, and the rest of DT (of course). I look forward to seeing you guys in concert in the future.
I am ashamed to admit that I was a little cynical when I started playing this video, a statement through improv, yeah right. A couple of minutes in though I got it. It was very emotional and said all that was needed.
it's obvious that you are really sad for the leaving of Mike but in the same time i can understand from the notes that you wish for him the best , and you ask him to keep in his mind all the beautiful memories that you had together guys!
this is one of the finest,emotional,touching piano pieces i've ever heard
@luiz850 I bet Jordan will never troll teh interwebz like me. Never! It requires years of experience and having no life, because it consumes much time! Almost like becoming a piano virtuoso: You have to put the time in. Day after day after day. There are no shortcuts!
i love his beard. sorry for the comment which is not appropriate. of course it´s great music, i love it. i see this as an inspiration of my piano playing. i love it.
Great stuff Jordan. Thanks for "replying" during this state of madness for DT fans. Mike's leaving was pretty much the biggest news I've received in my life lately. I'm still shocked. However, I know you guys are planning on forging ahead. I hope the band does reunite sometime down the road, but for now, I hope you can bring someone inspirational and positive.
Has anyone heard any updates on drummers to fill the large void that Mike has left? I'll cast my vote for Virgil Donati :D
Wow, this is so beautiful! I'd love to hear the new DT album open with something like this. A keyboard, guitar, bass, and vocal piece to sorta put a pin in DT's history (a sorta drum-less farewell), then explode with new material!
Hey Jordan!... Im really shocked. Read the message today that Mike leaves DT... fuck its my birthday.
Im a fan over 17 years and no days starts and ends with your music... and when I hear *Jordan Speaks*, I can only cry. That song is really what you SPEAK, what you feel... WHAT I FEEL... deep sorrow in my heart. I really hope the long story of DT doesnt ends. I will miss Mike, hes a part of DT and now I ask me how will the story goes on. Thanks JC for this wonderfull goodbye song.
Man, this is just so awesome. I hope the passion and emotion we see in this amazing song somehow makes it onto the next CD. That's what I want back- the melody and the beauty. Thanks so much, JR.
Gorgeous melodies Jordan. Sometimes music can be conveyed through the soul that words cannot reach. Sad to see Mike go in another direction, but I guess there's a reason for everything in life. You and DT will prevail nonetheless. Beautiful piece sir, and keep rockin!
You are one of the greatest composers muscians that I ever hap the pleasure to listen to. Being a drummer you inspire me to jam on my synth and introduce new technologies on my kit. I consider you the modern Keith Emerson! Like MP, I buy anything the you produce especially your solo stuff with Rod Morgenstien! Keep more of the awesome wizardry music coming.
wow jordan! you truly are the greatest pianist in new time.. I really admire your talent. How do you practice and for how long. I am sorry about mike leaving the band, but I'm sure you guys will figure it out.
I admire the way you express your feelings.I do hand it to you: all you guys (you, Mike, 2 Johns, Labrie)are god-gifted,that's for sure!But to be honest,I don't think DT will EVER be the same without Mike kickin' the hell out of that drum!I really feel that he was,and still is,the REAL ESSENCE of DT.No offense.
I certainly LOVE to forget about everything when listening to you but I know Mike's departure was the worst idea.Hope you'll "turn to the light. Turning away would be a terrible mistake"!
I really admire your prodigal ability to improvise, Jordan. You will always be a paradigm to me! Love this piece by the way, beautiful interpretation of Mike's departure. The spirit carries on! - Adrian
Anyone ever tell you you're a pretty good pianist... :P Seriously though one musician to another I have thoroughly enjoyed and taken inspiration from the music you guys have created or the years and wish you all the best for the future. Also wish you guys would make a headlining tour stop in vancouver one of these days.
This made me cry. When I read the news on the Dream Theater wiki page, I was pissed off, assuming there was some conflict which drove this family apart. But, the reality is, there was just a difference in their goals, and none of them wanted to separate. I'm relieved to hear you're all still friends, and I hope one day you'll play together again, because the last twenty years of Dream Theater have been an amazing thing to behold.
Dear Jordan, thanks for your "words", they do represent how I feel inside...emotional! It will take most of us time to digest these heartbreaking news. It hit me like a shockwave, but I try to see the best in it. In the end I love all of you and wish you all the best. I guess "It's alright, and it's okay", because it's simply astonishing that you guys were together for so long.....so much longer than most BANDS even exist. DT will never die, because the music you created is absolutely TIMELESS!
Jordan, I know you won't read this, but I write it from my heart. I wish the best for both Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy. I am in great shock, even now, that Mike has left, but he made a decision he thought was for the best, and therefore I will respect it. You are all amazing players, and I will forever love Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy. I hope you guys carry forth and do well, and I hope the same for Mike. Thanks for posting this, Jordan. It made my day today :')
@jcrudess btw have been lucky enough to see you guys all three times you have played in my home town of melbourne australia so thanks for the memorys!
damn stunned to hear that mike has quit but can also understand his need for a break im sure that you guys will carry on and continue making some of the most uplifting and insperational music it has been my honor to hear for the last 20 years!
Jordan...I would just like to say that, while yes, I'm just as bummed as 99.9% of DT fans that Mike left, i know you, JP, JM, and The Pirate will continue to make INCREDABLE music together, which I will happily continue to support...and continue to see you guys in concert. You guys are amazing live. First time I saw you was back in '03 with Queensryche :)
Keep rockin', bro! Looking foreward to the next saga in DT history! *cheers!*
Man, this summer was the first time i've ever seen dream theater live (although they were opening for maiden). Never thought it would be the last time i'll ever see mike with dt :(
All the best to all of you, DT guys, I can only imagine how emotional & difficult decision this was for all of you. You are fantastic musicians and I hope you can recreate the DT-synergy that with somebody else on drums. I am sad I could not work other way and only hope you will get back together one day...
BTW lovely piece of music. Hope more of great stuff is to come with the new DT album, looking forward to it!
Love the atonal chord at the end. It seems to sound like a disappointment, a heartbreaking, to you. And even to me...
redspecial7 2 days ago
The best pianist/ keyboardist ever!!!!: Mr Jordan Rudess.
keyboardmaster535 1 week ago
is it a total improvvisation .....? Also from 4:00 ...?
Episio 3 weeks ago
@Episio I think you`ll find excerpts from previous experiences and past creations within ``improvisation``
Initiate88 2 weeks ago
Holy. freaking. Shit.
So emotional. I love DT, but I had always felt the keyboards seemed a little distant. Until the latest album and this solo. The heartwarming build-up is long and enduring, you can almost feel the long friendship that was there until it just broke down.
I have new respect for Jordan Rudess, both as a keyboardist and a human.
TheEarthforge 4 weeks ago
Yeah it's bad to lost Portnoy, but now we have another Mike: Mangini. I was in the concerto of Houston at the Verizon Wireless Theater and Mangini was great, personally didn't miss Portnoy,of course he is in our mines and hearts but the life goes on. Jordan's musica now represent for me the goodbye to a friend.
Goodbye Mike Portnoy, thanks Jordan.
osocargm 3 months ago
Not simple to get, here's a shot: Jordan says they had hard and good times along, but their relationship was just great. However, life has many ways and he respects the one Mike took.
Sorry, i'm just assuming.
rodolfmm 3 months ago
Jordan....I fucking love you
No homo
MrDeylen07 3 months ago 3
I have to say that Jordan just got an special bright in this piece. I can feel Jordan's feelings here as every note hits my ears. Thanks for sharing these six minutes of pure art and thanks for making my day a little more magic. I always carry your music in my heart Jordan. Thanks again!
RMCultOfficial 4 months ago
Jordan, If only the rest of the world communicated as clearly and eloquently as you. I came to watch this video because I enjoy Dream Theater not because I wanted to shed a tear. I did not expect for you to pull a Vulcan Mind Meld. Awesomely beautiful!
sixn3is7 4 months ago 2
You rock, i remember you playing on the dramatic turn of events tour, and i cant believe that i was able to be that close to one of the best piano players in the world. i will remember that concert for a very long time
flameofdespairity 4 months ago
Beautiful!
kana2410 4 months ago
wow that last note still freaks me out every time and i've seen this at leat 20 times.
thefoosa72 4 months ago
seriously how can this just be improvised? This is incredible.
thefoosa72 4 months ago 2
@ 6:00 stars implode light-years away.
waffleparty123 5 months ago
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i'm crying .
DreamTheaterCovers 5 months ago
i'm crying .
DreamTheaterCovers 5 months ago
Roger Waters - Lost Boys Calling at 2:30? :)
amitbarfs 6 months ago
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That was incredible!
TheProgFather7 6 months ago
I'm not going to lie and say I understand. But I feel you Jordan, god damn it I feel you.
Wolfy808 6 months ago 2
this song MUST be in the new album!
I undestand, dear Jordan, I understand...
JeGoncalvess 7 months ago 2
beautiful but im a little confused. i hear him say "dont go away" at one point but then i heard " thats alright/ thats ok" and couldn't make out any of the other lyrics too well. so idk exactly what he means there
but aside from that the music speaks to me in different ways
could it depict his emotional state of mind where he is both sad yet hopeful at the same time?
but that cacophonous chord at the end makes me think otherwise almost like he' saying portnoy's departure messed up the DT family
dillboy3333 7 months ago
@dillboy3333 He's summarizing the event in 6 minutes.
I had the same thing happen to me recently, gf broke up with me, i couldn't accept it, i played guitar for 5 hours a day for 2 weeks and then i was all accepting and i could move on.
These 6 minutes are just a summary of emotions jordan felt during the events that took place regarding portnoy and the band. He progresses from denial to acceptance in this song.
molomono 5 months ago
beautiful
ThePfnerch 7 months ago
Thumbs up if u think Jordan Rudess and Buckethead should get together and do an album together. If they did that then their would finally be peace on earth.
SpartanLaserCanon 7 months ago
Total Mastery of the instrument.....
hearv888 8 months ago
i shed a tear
corywolfe 8 months ago 5
How the hell does something to beautiful, so much emotion and power have dislikes? This is an amazing piece of music and people dislike it? I don't understand...
Keep it up Jordan, you are amazing and you are a great influence.
KodieGregory 8 months ago 3
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TheatDreamer 8 months ago
lovely...
meesterJos 9 months ago
See you next 6th June, Jordan :).
Kardusen 9 months ago
A great peace to end the new album with a rock twist!! Maybe? God bless your talent Jordan! Peace!
jackmarsilva 9 months ago
here for my daily listen Jorden :)
parabolaNSD 9 months ago
wow, play me to sleep!
molecular360 10 months ago
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fer9m 10 months ago
Beautiful man, Dream Theater lives.
fer9m 10 months ago 2
@fer9m AND ALWAYS WILL!
tanjilmzhd 9 months ago
so beautiful...jordan rudess's playing is so enchanting
on a side note....that's improvised!? o.o omg
DrummingDemon94 10 months ago
It's magical:)
hubertous 10 months ago
this song says to me that he loved his relationship over the time they had creating wonderful and inspirational music but its impossible not to be annoyed at how things have turned out knowing that everybody was waiting for more music that in myself helps me live life and make my choices and understanding certain situations thats i wont ever experience. to feel how i feel now is so disheartning so i cant imagine how it feels to be jordan or any of the other guys but this song gives us a glimpse.
wishlist224 10 months ago
wow.
wishlist224 10 months ago
the ending made me curious to what Jordens really trying to say
parabolaNSD 11 months ago 2
He just told us a story. very clearly.
andreagrimaldi 11 months ago
The last note gets me every time. I really hope that in the future you guys can work out any differences you may have and make incredibly music together again. Until then, keep on writing the amazing music that you have for the last 25 years.
thefoosa72 11 months ago 2
you remind me of another prolific composer and virtuoso who experimented with music, and brought on the impressionistic era. Franz Liszt, perhaps you were him in your past life.
hellothereimasian 11 months ago
what do i hear?......Joyful sadness. He is happy that mike found a place where he wants to be, but that mean he loses a friend and that includes all the good memories. amazing JR, amazing
JaskaJunior 11 months ago 2
You always do sooooo much in one single improv...there's sooo much to learn...meyyyaaan! :D
SparkShredder 11 months ago
i put it on my ipod i hope thats okay with you JR
guitarfiend797 11 months ago
17 people doesn't like the grand finale jajajajaj xD
SlashHN 11 months ago
that last chord
metalicdemon 11 months ago
I think he expresses happiness and best wishes for portnoy as well as a gap in Dreamtheaters musical flow. DT is in a loss, but they'll fill the gap. It will change the Style of DT, with a new drummer, but i'm on their side, always supporting them.
The song is amazing . Best wishes for the future from Germany...
KrixPrix 11 months ago 2
Simply amazing... You touch my heart with your notes, Jordan.
ChickenBogles 1 year ago
What makes me happy and alive is not only hearing this but knowing so many ppl out there appreciate this! Cheers to you all! =)
ViperRob42 1 year ago 2
Jordan posts something meaningful that any of you would be hard-pressed to find something more creative and demonstrative of human emotion. So what do you all do? Argue like a bunch of whining fucking two-year-olds that just talk to hear the sounds of your own fucking voices.
Here's an idea: shut the fuck up and listen to the music. Nobody gives a fuck if you're mad about something you have no control over, get used to the fact that your life lacks control, as does everyone's, and deal.
PaganWarDrummer 1 year ago 70
@PaganWarDrummer Ever Buckethead Can't Express As Much Emotion In Music As Jordan Rudess Does
SpartanLaserCanon 9 months ago
@PaganWarDrummer You don't need to get used to anything in life, you just need to be able to accept things for what they are.
Also, why would you be bothered by people arguing on youtube if "nobody gives a fuck" implying you don't care either?
You need to "get used to" or "accept" that youtube is not the place to be for intellectual/intelligent conversations so you trying to change the way things are is futile.
Take your own advice and don't bother with stupid people on youtube or the internet
molomono 5 months ago 2
@a7xsuxnotsmart
Yeah dude. Don't hate on a7x it's not their fault the rev died. And believe me when I say your not the only one thats sad that portnoy left dt but don't just point fingers. A7x and dream theater are like my favorite bands and both drummers are replaced. Btw u should also check out albums "Nightmare" "Waking the Fallen"& "Avenged Sevenfold" then talk shit.
Jordan ur a robot that was created by the government to amaze mankind. Keep it up. Good vid. 5 stars!
metalfiredope 1 year ago
@a7xsuks657438374
First off, i agree with your name.
Secondly, calm the fuck down and stop hating on people.
seriously dude, your ruining the song for me.
Great song.
:D
DeathGunslinger 1 year ago
Still waiting on the new drummer announcement, Jordan...
antonio610 1 year ago
To all of you that clicked this video and wanted to discuss the situation with Portnoy, or just to hear Jordan play the piano, I sincerely apologize for starting a mini flame war with that retarded douche.
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8element 1 year ago
the last chord means "FUCK!!!!!!"
alucard0712 1 year ago 5
c'mon mike!!!where's you?they love you...
alucard0712 1 year ago
amazing! simply
otoole666 1 year ago
MP is an overrated asshole. Cheers!
aakkoin 1 year ago
And my friend(who is a huge children of bodom fan) says Warman is a better keyboardist, i see this and i pity at the taught.
thejack1212 1 year ago
Fuck, first time in ages a tear drops from my eye
LordPatrick123456 1 year ago
Sometimes I think people purposely hit dislike just to see what the top rated comments will bring. Get a fuckin life, people. This is beautiful.
FurbyParade226 1 year ago 16
hey jordan what are your thoughts about avenged sevenfold taking your drummer do you accept them or do you hate there living guts if you think you cant comment back if you hate them because you think a7x fans will get mad then send me a message about what you think of a7x an trust me i wont say a word if you say you hate them cause i effen hate the living crap out of a7x for doing that
a7xsuks657438374 1 year ago
@a7xsuks657438374
You do realize that A7X has straight up turned Portnoy down when he asked to be their permanent drummer, right?
So many damn retards on the internet ranting about things they don't know a fucking thing about.
Also, given that they turned him down, that means that, according to your post, you hate A7X for no reason (seeing how you hate them for stealing Portnoy, when they didn't).
Jesus... at least do some research before making a fool out of yourself.
VictoryShadow 1 year ago 6
@VictoryShadow how the fuck do you think he got in the band you dumb shit he wouldnt be in a7x if the turned them down now dumb ass look at what your write b4 you write it smart one
a7xsuks657438374 1 year ago
@a7xsuks657438374
a7x announced their new drummer, and it isn't Portnoy. It's former Confide drummer Arin Ilejay. So far, it's unknown if/when he'll be joinging them permenantly.
Portnoy merely recorded the drum tracks for Nightmare and toured with them for a while. His contract with them is up. You lose. Look it up and then you can come back and apologize to everybody that viewed this video for making a fool out of yourself.
VictoryShadow 1 year ago 3
@VictoryShadow hahahaahah yess yess put portnoy even said him self he was going to stay with them an now they fucked him over hahahaha an NOW HE CAN NEVER GO BACK TO DREAM THEATER HAHAHAHAHA HE SURE FUCKED UP DIDNT HE HAHAHA FUCK PORTGAY
a7xsuks657438374 1 year ago
@a7xsuks657438374
Funny... a couple of posts ago you liked Portnoy and hated A7X for "stealing" him. Now you hate him.
I'm aware he asked to join A7X (which was after the DT situation). I even said they turned him down. You must've completely ignored my first comment.
Portnoy is a great drummer. He'll have no problem finding another band. Hell.. he's already working on something.
I'm done with you. You're clearly not intelligent.
VictoryShadow 1 year ago
@VictoryShadow umm no i hated him completely for joining them an are you retarded why the fuck would portnoy evan have a video saying he joined them for good if he didnt why the fuck would he say it himself an if you dont beleve me ima send you the link. but its good that they fucked him over he deserved it AN why the fuck would jordan write a song about how he left dt dumb ass clearly your not intelligent.
a7xsuks657438374 1 year ago
@a7xsuks657438374 All I read is your post was Bla bla bla wa wa wa Bla bla. you should go back to school before posting like that dude!
Khazanah 1 year ago 2
@Khazanah yup
a7xsuks657438374 1 year ago
hey jordan what are your thoughts about avenged sevenfold taking your drummer do you accept them or do you hate there living guts if you think you can comment back if you hate them because you think a7x fans will get mad then send me a message about what you think of a7x an trust me i wont say a word if you say you hate them cause i effen hate the living crap out of a7x for doing that
a7xsuks657438374 1 year ago
Wow, you're singing like you've got a dick in your bum in the end there! I like it!
johnnyanoodle 1 year ago
Maybe you ought to release a solo piano album. I enjoyed your playing here more than anything I've heard of Dream Theater. No offense intended, it just isn't my cup of tea. This is.
johnnyanoodle 1 year ago
@johnnyanoodle You should check out a CD called "An Evening with John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess". That should be right up your ally.
XXblacktoothgrinXX 1 year ago
@johnnyanoodle
he has...
ibanezxiphos700 1 year ago
Maybe you ought to release a solo piano album. I enjoyed your playing here more than anything I've heard of Dream Theater. No offense intended, it just isn't my cup of tea.
johnnyanoodle 1 year ago
damn I need to get a piano of some sort.
0235689741 1 year ago
Your music is beautiful, regardless of anything.
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binkleykovach 1 year ago
A master of his craft. Thank you for the great music, good times, and fond memories watching you perform with my favorite group of musicians... Dream Theater. You guys are all masters of your crafts and you make it all seem so effortless.
Peace
Madaxxeman 1 year ago
Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison, Jordan Rudess, Richard Barbieri(he plays scapes/syth), Roger Waters, and Johnathan Wesley..............my God can a person dream....
JaskaJunior 1 year ago
I don't listen to enough of Jordan Rudess. And I listen to a lot of him.
papasquare72 1 year ago
One of Jordans very best improvising songs! (didn`t like the last chord though. . too dark)
niniaty 1 year ago
@niniaty
whole song it's about sadness, last chord symbolizes anger, that mike lives DT...
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niniaty 1 year ago
this is just beautiful, no other way about it, mike will be missed although i would be so sad if dream theater didn't continue, they are so inspirational and have made me grow from someone how didnt no anything about music to writting my own stuff, i love mike portnoy's work as a drummer and a song writter, and i wish him the best of luck but i hope pray drema theater continues, thank you jordan, john, john, james and mike for all the inspiration, great music and electrifying performace
rdframe1 1 year ago
Jordan, thank you so much for enriching my life with your music.
pmadsea077 1 year ago
the only connection i have with dream theatre other than the awesome music is JCR in these vids...
seems to me he's pissed, but any of you guyz think thats bad, check out the flack mikeys gettin... it's real ruff! hope all ends well...
still tryin to catch up btw jordan, just got a load of subs at once and am strugglin to keep up, all sounds good tho, keep it comin!
mack88888888 1 year ago
A very beautiful piece of music ^^ breathtaking :)) thanks Jordan ! =)
niniaty 1 year ago
I don't undestand how could some people dislike this... this is more than a improv, it's an amazing song and a wonderfull feeling that the only one who could do it is our master Jordan Rudess!
JORDAN, put this on your next album, please!!!
matheusdarkanjo7 1 year ago 6
This always makes me feel happy, someone as gifted as Jordan can easily do that :))
Mike will be back!!
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Lespaul09MKN 1 year ago
To understand music, is to understand life it self. Life is full of music and song, waiting to be discovered. If all the people in the world could understand how amazing music truly is. Maybe, just maybe we would all get along in a more civilized manner. But alas, the human race isn't that smart! At least there are people like us in this world who can teach them.
MotherEarth2010 1 year ago
The thing is, I can understand completely.
EddyMorino 1 year ago
Absolutely Fantastic!
joselibrecuba 1 year ago
OMG Who could dislike this??
Anyway....man you really are a musician, talking thrugh your instrument...
T_T
Wonderful em....impro? wow...
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OMG, a quien no le puede gustar esto?
Como sea, man de verdad eres un musico, hablando a travez de su instrumento...
T_T
Hermosa...mmm, impro? wow...
HDarkmantis 1 year ago
It's lovely. Jordan has always been at his very best at the ivories without the effects. But I am so upset at Mike still~ I don't really care. he's a selfish sonofabitch. One can 'leave' a band for a year without 'quitting'. My GOD- he was OBSESSED with DT- and it cured him from his disease!
So, with that said- time to get a power drummer and leave Portnoy behind for good.
MagnificentSessions 1 year ago
@MagnificentSessions Portnoy only wanted time, he was so tired and for the good of all of them it was necessary, don't have to be upset at Mike, he is also sad.
but life continues and I hope something better comes for Mike and for DT
deepasia11 1 year ago 3
@MagnificentSessions screw you! Mike is the furthest from selfish you'll ever get... he wanted a break, cause he was tired of the same cycle, and he felt he didn't enjoy it as much as his side projects. but the rest of the band would rather continue without him than take a break, that i quite frankly think they need cause they have been running in a hamster wheel for quite some time now...
steininja 1 year ago
yo creo ke lograstes lo que tu kerias, ke cada uno de nosotros interpretara a su manera lo ke estas pensado, respecto a la salida de MP, en lo personal siento que tu le deseas lo mejor en su vida personal y profesional,
eres un maestro Jordan, y vamos que MP tiene ke estar de vuelta con todos nosotros sus Fans.
Arriba Makina Drean Theater
saludos a todos, desde aka el rincon del mundo CHILE.
chantarelo4 1 year ago
I can't understand what Jordan is saying at the end and I don't care. The music by itself says so so much more than anything he could ever put into words. An absolutely beautiful and powerful piece of music.
kitthehacker 1 year ago
Jordan Rudess at his best, (as usual :P)
I bet you won't be reading this, but i wanna say thank you to you guys for making such awesome music throughout the years (even though i only started listening to you guys back in 07'). Whatever you do don't get mad at Mike Portnoy, this is what he feels is right, we all just gotta accept it.
All the best Jordan, and the rest of DT (of course). I look forward to seeing you guys in concert in the future.
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TheLiquidDrummer 1 year ago
I am ashamed to admit that I was a little cynical when I started playing this video, a statement through improv, yeah right. A couple of minutes in though I got it. It was very emotional and said all that was needed.
l88101 1 year ago
it's obvious that you are really sad for the leaving of Mike but in the same time i can understand from the notes that you wish for him the best , and you ask him to keep in his mind all the beautiful memories that you had together guys!
this is one of the finest,emotional,touching piano pieces i've ever heard
='')
TheSilentMadness 1 year ago 5
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Mrbandido84 1 year ago
@luiz850 I bet Jordan will never troll teh interwebz like me. Never! It requires years of experience and having no life, because it consumes much time! Almost like becoming a piano virtuoso: You have to put the time in. Day after day after day. There are no shortcuts!
SongsForMyGirlfriend 1 year ago
holy shit this is the first time i have ever been brought to tears by a song
towardstheshadows 1 year ago
Im having an orgasm
keldagrim93 1 year ago
Listened to this 3 times in a row... So relaxing :')
TommyDeLong 1 year ago
i love his beard. sorry for the comment which is not appropriate. of course it´s great music, i love it. i see this as an inspiration of my piano playing. i love it.
holzfilet94 1 year ago
Great stuff Jordan. Thanks for "replying" during this state of madness for DT fans. Mike's leaving was pretty much the biggest news I've received in my life lately. I'm still shocked. However, I know you guys are planning on forging ahead. I hope the band does reunite sometime down the road, but for now, I hope you can bring someone inspirational and positive.
Has anyone heard any updates on drummers to fill the large void that Mike has left? I'll cast my vote for Virgil Donati :D
AaronKSparks 1 year ago
I understand.
Pactoren 1 year ago
Wow, this is so beautiful! I'd love to hear the new DT album open with something like this. A keyboard, guitar, bass, and vocal piece to sorta put a pin in DT's history (a sorta drum-less farewell), then explode with new material!
tonmon82 1 year ago 7
@tonmon82 really good idea :)
lengman2112 1 year ago
1 LOVE 1 <3
CompanyMold 1 year ago
Jordan pissed off at 6:05
Shredsomemore 1 year ago
Hey Jordan!... Im really shocked. Read the message today that Mike leaves DT... fuck its my birthday.
Im a fan over 17 years and no days starts and ends with your music... and when I hear *Jordan Speaks*, I can only cry. That song is really what you SPEAK, what you feel... WHAT I FEEL... deep sorrow in my heart. I really hope the long story of DT doesnt ends. I will miss Mike, hes a part of DT and now I ask me how will the story goes on. Thanks JC for this wonderfull goodbye song.
SxMika 1 year ago
Man, this is just so awesome. I hope the passion and emotion we see in this amazing song somehow makes it onto the next CD. That's what I want back- the melody and the beauty. Thanks so much, JR.
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AliothSenator 1 year ago
Gorgeous melodies Jordan. Sometimes music can be conveyed through the soul that words cannot reach. Sad to see Mike go in another direction, but I guess there's a reason for everything in life. You and DT will prevail nonetheless. Beautiful piece sir, and keep rockin!
funkster007 1 year ago
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I heard it a bit l8...and...i'm crying right now. Yes i am crying.
I'll miss Mike and more than that...i am asking myself: WHO IS COMING TO FILL HIS SPACE?
The Problem is, that all of you are such gr8 musicians that this will be a hard time for Dream Theater, to find someone who can mess with him.
Thanks Jordan
you took away my pain...a bit...
and don't let the inspiration, all that magic (Dream Theater) die!
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omgCAPSlol 1 year ago
Hey JR!
You are one of the greatest composers muscians that I ever hap the pleasure to listen to. Being a drummer you inspire me to jam on my synth and introduce new technologies on my kit. I consider you the modern Keith Emerson! Like MP, I buy anything the you produce especially your solo stuff with Rod Morgenstien! Keep more of the awesome wizardry music coming.
Take Care.
wg93081 1 year ago
wow jordan! you truly are the greatest pianist in new time.. I really admire your talent. How do you practice and for how long. I am sorry about mike leaving the band, but I'm sure you guys will figure it out.
best regards
Joachim
bibelmyass 1 year ago
I admire the way you express your feelings.I do hand it to you: all you guys (you, Mike, 2 Johns, Labrie)are god-gifted,that's for sure!But to be honest,I don't think DT will EVER be the same without Mike kickin' the hell out of that drum!I really feel that he was,and still is,the REAL ESSENCE of DT.No offense.
I certainly LOVE to forget about everything when listening to you but I know Mike's departure was the worst idea.Hope you'll "turn to the light. Turning away would be a terrible mistake"!
DGGulgen 1 year ago
That was beautiful and awesome, and the sadness is tangible.
That being said, the last chord scared the sh*t out of me. :D
retrac314 1 year ago
i just cried
bengocoptero 1 year ago 58
@bengocoptero ditto :( and im a relative huge guy
Pactoren 1 year ago
@bengocoptero you and me both dude
parabolaNSD 11 months ago
I really admire your prodigal ability to improvise, Jordan. You will always be a paradigm to me! Love this piece by the way, beautiful interpretation of Mike's departure. The spirit carries on! - Adrian
AdrianHGrande 1 year ago
Dream Theater is the only band that can make me buy an album before even listening to it..
FatJudith 1 year ago 12
@FatJudith
It's not the only band that deserves that, but definitely one of the few... ;)
VictorTous 1 year ago 30
This music deserve to be a single, or something.
Not just because it is so beautiful, but, in my concept, it is the feelings of Dream Theater, the music!
And for this "era of Dream Theater" come to the end, it really deserve to be a single, for me. :)
Great music, Jordan!
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Anyone ever tell you you're a pretty good pianist... :P Seriously though one musician to another I have thoroughly enjoyed and taken inspiration from the music you guys have created or the years and wish you all the best for the future. Also wish you guys would make a headlining tour stop in vancouver one of these days.
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VanRosaGuitars 1 year ago
Jordan, you always manage to make beautiful music.. Thank you
stabileownzwow 1 year ago
gorgeous, jordan. wow. i'll still buy the new DT album, don't even need to hear it first. haha. all the best to you and the guys
Markfly 1 year ago
if LaBrie decides to leave we now know who could replace him in vocals!
alvarocarril 1 year ago
You played to express thoughts about Mike's departure.. but the sound of your playing itself is truly far beyond what words can describe or explain.
Thank you Jordan Rudess.
Erotomaniax 1 year ago
I think that a great musician isn't the man that play the guitar or the piano very well.
I think that a great musician is the one who can express all his feelings whit the music; the good and the bad feelings.
So I think that your are one of best, these piece of music is wonderfull, and I can understand you.
I really love Dream Theater and really love Portnoy, but the show must go on.
Good Luck Jordan!!!
Sorry for mi bad english
dishrayge 1 year ago 5
This made me cry. When I read the news on the Dream Theater wiki page, I was pissed off, assuming there was some conflict which drove this family apart. But, the reality is, there was just a difference in their goals, and none of them wanted to separate. I'm relieved to hear you're all still friends, and I hope one day you'll play together again, because the last twenty years of Dream Theater have been an amazing thing to behold.
Jig1123 1 year ago 4
But are you getting a new drummer to Dream Theater?
Or how are you going to continue, High Jordan !
mmikkk 1 year ago
Like this comment if you "understand" and believe that this is better than any written statement he could write.
endlessvoid4 1 year ago
@endlessvoid4 Shut the hell up and make a non-attention whoring comment, will you?
Zemed87 1 year ago
@Zemed87 Yes I am a attention whore for promoting the power of music to be able to communicate emotions.
endlessvoid4 1 year ago
Very beautiful and poignant. Thank-you Jordan for sharing your feelings.
keysmann1 1 year ago
Gracias por tus palabras Jordan, la música que hacen me despierta el alma.
Lo voy a extrañar a mike =(
panocapusotto 1 year ago
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Dear Jordan, thanks for your "words", they do represent how I feel inside...emotional! It will take most of us time to digest these heartbreaking news. It hit me like a shockwave, but I try to see the best in it. In the end I love all of you and wish you all the best. I guess "It's alright, and it's okay", because it's simply astonishing that you guys were together for so long.....so much longer than most BANDS even exist. DT will never die, because the music you created is absolutely TIMELESS!
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botzensession 1 year ago
Jordan, I know you won't read this, but I write it from my heart. I wish the best for both Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy. I am in great shock, even now, that Mike has left, but he made a decision he thought was for the best, and therefore I will respect it. You are all amazing players, and I will forever love Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy. I hope you guys carry forth and do well, and I hope the same for Mike. Thanks for posting this, Jordan. It made my day today :')
monkeycow4325 1 year ago
@jcrudess btw have been lucky enough to see you guys all three times you have played in my home town of melbourne australia so thanks for the memorys!
roddas71 1 year ago
damn stunned to hear that mike has quit but can also understand his need for a break im sure that you guys will carry on and continue making some of the most uplifting and insperational music it has been my honor to hear for the last 20 years!
roddas71 1 year ago
@JCRUDESS
Jordan...I would just like to say that, while yes, I'm just as bummed as 99.9% of DT fans that Mike left, i know you, JP, JM, and The Pirate will continue to make INCREDABLE music together, which I will happily continue to support...and continue to see you guys in concert. You guys are amazing live. First time I saw you was back in '03 with Queensryche :)
Keep rockin', bro! Looking foreward to the next saga in DT history! *cheers!*
-Matt
alifeson85 1 year ago
Man, this summer was the first time i've ever seen dream theater live (although they were opening for maiden). Never thought it would be the last time i'll ever see mike with dt :(
forioh 1 year ago
Hi Jordan. I'm 15 and my dream is to be like you one day... :] You put so much emotion and creativity in your music, I feel passion it's inevitable!
If I get there one day, it's because I have an idol and it's you :]
jesuislepluscool 1 year ago
one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard you play, very emotional
dtphillip3 1 year ago
I Love it Jordan!
inconstantmotion 1 year ago
All the best to all of you, DT guys, I can only imagine how emotional & difficult decision this was for all of you. You are fantastic musicians and I hope you can recreate the DT-synergy that with somebody else on drums. I am sad I could not work other way and only hope you will get back together one day...
BTW lovely piece of music. Hope more of great stuff is to come with the new DT album, looking forward to it!
Galvorus1 1 year ago