| 2007-09-11 20:01:14 |
Moderator |
Welcome everyone! We will begin the chat momentarily. At that point, all messages will go through the moderator, and Jordan will attempt to answer as many as he possibly can. This chat is in celebration of the release of Jordan's new album [which is tomorrow] entitled The Road Home. For more click here |
| 2007-09-11 20:01:59 |
Moderator |
When did you first discover you had this talent of yours??? |
| 2007-09-11 20:02:21 |
Rudess |
My mom discovered it when I was a kid and I used to dance around strangely whenever there was music playing |
| 2007-09-11 20:02:50 |
Rudess |
then my second grade teached called home one day to say that I was playing the piano beautifully. Of course there was no piano yet at home so it was again a little odd |
| 2007-09-11 20:02:52 |
Moderator |
Ok, Jordan, Why is the album called The Road Home? I really would like to know |
| 2007-09-11 20:03:17 |
Rudess |
It is called the Road Home because for me doing all these class prog tunes is a real trip back to my roots. |
| 2007-09-11 20:03:42 |
Rudess |
When I left the classical world it was the YES- GENESIS- ELP and GENTLE GIANT etc that really changed my world |
| 2007-09-11 20:03:50 |
Moderator |
What made you decide to do an album consisting of mostly covers with your own 'special touch' ? |
| 2007-09-11 20:04:48 |
Rudess |
These are the pieces that effected perhaps the most. I thought it would be a great project to go back and cover them. usually I am not one to learn other peoples music- only interested in their style more then the details but in this case I thought it would be a great project |
| 2007-09-11 20:04:52 |
Moderator |
So, Hello. What are your thoughts on music downloading? How do you see the current DRM-model - have you looked at any alternatives? Where do you believe it's going in the future? |
| 2007-09-11 20:06:00 |
Rudess |
I think there is a big problem in our industry. A lack of awareness and caring about the artist. Some of it of course is ignorance. Like when somebody put TARKUS on youtube a few weeks ago- that was probably the height of ignorance |
| 2007-09-11 20:06:18 |
Rudess |
I do like the world of legal downloaded though and am quite fond of itunes |
| 2007-09-11 20:06:21 |
Moderator |
how did you get in to playing electronicly as opposed to classical piano? |
| 2007-09-11 20:07:14 |
Rudess |
Somebody from my high school brought over a Sonic 6 Moog synthesizer and I played it for hours sitting on my bed at home. I knew things were going to seriously change after that experience. |
| 2007-09-11 20:07:16 |
Moderator |
What is the side of DT wich you like the most; the melo side, the prog side, the heavy side? |
| 2007-09-11 20:07:57 |
Rudess |
I guess I like the melodic prog side and the glory rock (also prog) stuff the best. The metal is cool but it is not totally where my spirit is at. It is fun to play however! |
| 2007-09-11 20:08:06 |
Moderator |
What is a good synthesizer to start of with |
| 2007-09-11 20:08:53 |
Rudess |
Depends what you are trying to do. There are synths like the ROland SH201 which a subtractive synth which is a great starting instrument because it is powerful and straight ahead |
| 2007-09-11 20:09:44 |
Rudess |
All the companies make starting simpler instruments like Korg and Roland and Yamaha and this day and age they are all really good. |
| 2007-09-11 20:09:48 |
Moderator |
I'm new in a band, what is the principal advice that you can give us for a great start? |
| 2007-09-11 20:10:37 |
Rudess |
You have to be really focused and work hard to acheive the sound that is in your musical mind. It takes time and energy - something that is not easy to come by but crucial if you want results. Practice- focus and remember to breathe |
| 2007-09-11 20:10:42 |
Moderator |
What do you plan on playing at Moogfest in NYC? |
| 2007-09-11 20:11:13 |
Rudess |
Actually I am sitting in the room right now with the technical guru Richard Lainhart and we are going to be playing a very cool set of electronic music that night |
| 2007-09-11 20:11:21 |
Rudess |
with visuals!!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:11:52 |
Rudess |
We will be using Richards new Buchla Synth- I will be playing the V-Synth GT by Roland as well as my brand new Little Phatty from MOOG!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:12:38 |
Rudess |
The infamous Bert will be doing the visuals that night controlling the CG-8 Roland visual synthesizer and the PR80 video player |
| 2007-09-11 20:12:41 |
Moderator |
Do the melodies that you and DT write just come out in weird time signatures or are they planned out to be in certain time signatures? |
| 2007-09-11 20:13:25 |
Rudess |
We always laugh because sometimes the odd meters come more naturally then the even ones. It is not unusual for us to write something or for me to play something and then think.... What the hell time signature is that in! |
| 2007-09-11 20:13:26 |
Rudess |
It' |
| 2007-09-11 20:13:28 |
Rudess |
s |
| 2007-09-11 20:13:57 |
Rudess |
not like I am thinking I want to compose in an odd time signature at this point. It is just natural and my own little strangeness (and theirs too) |
| 2007-09-11 20:14:00 |
Moderator |
in the future, you will compose some classical pieces for symphonic orchestra?? are you interested in these world? |
| 2007-09-11 20:14:28 |
Rudess |
I have often thought about created a concerto for synthesizer and orchestra. When I retire I will do that. Or before! |
| 2007-09-11 20:14:31 |
Moderator |
There's a possibility that you make another "An Evening With John Petrucci And Jordan Rudess" Album?? Man that album RULES! |
| 2007-09-11 20:15:14 |
Rudess |
I would love to do that and we will look for the opportunity. It has been a little tough to find that with our Dream Theater work and solo careers but I hope we can do that again because it was FUN!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:15:17 |
Moderator |
Hi Jordan. Do you have a business hour routine? I mean, x hours studying, x hours composing and x hours practicing with the band? |
| 2007-09-11 20:16:32 |
Rudess |
No. Depending on what is going on and what work needs to be done my schedule shifts alot!! Sometimes I will be very involved for instance with the family activities in my life and then the next week locked in my studio going insane at my synths. Always keeping the fingers moving even as I type this to you!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:16:35 |
Moderator |
Is it true that you had a HUGE hand in the arranging of the orchestra pieces for Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence? |
| 2007-09-11 20:16:48 |
Rudess |
Well yeah man. |
| 2007-09-11 20:17:21 |
Rudess |
If you listen to the original it is very orchestral (done on synths) so a big part of Jamshieds job was to flesh out the arrangements for the real orchestra, |
| 2007-09-11 20:17:43 |
Rudess |
Jamshied is a very talanted friend of mine and took what I gave him and expanded on it beautifully of course |
| 2007-09-11 20:17:46 |
Moderator |
what's the deal with the new LTE3? |
| 2007-09-11 20:17:51 |
Rudess |
Well.. |
| 2007-09-11 20:18:49 |
Rudess |
Finally the new LTE 3 will hit the streets on October 23rd. Mike and I are really excited about it becuase we have been anxious for these jams to come out. We both felt like there were some really special moments throughout the sessions and it's cool that now we can share it with all of you. |
| 2007-09-11 20:18:51 |
Moderator |
What do you think about Symphony X?? Have you spent time together in the tour? |
| 2007-09-11 20:19:40 |
Rudess |
Well we are about to tour with them extensively in Europe (the next leg) . |
| 2007-09-11 20:19:43 |
Rudess |
Other then that I have not really listened to much of there music although I know that they are very talented guys |
| 2007-09-11 20:19:59 |
Rudess |
and I know them now of course becuase we have shared the stage at Gigantor |
| 2007-09-11 20:20:03 |
Moderator |
Jordan, a few months ago I go to the concert to the Steve Vai band and that was amazing. What do you think about Steve? |
| 2007-09-11 20:20:29 |
Rudess |
I think that Steve is the Jimi Hendrix of our day. he certainly is the guitar wizard |
| 2007-09-11 20:20:32 |
Moderator |
How did you hear about the Memotron? |
| 2007-09-11 20:21:17 |
Rudess |
I was at the Musik Messe in Germany and walking the halls when I heard that classic old sound and looked up and there it was. I started to talk to the guy there and imagined that that instrument would be a cool addition to my scene with DT. |
| 2007-09-11 20:21:21 |
Moderator |
was it weird having to learn a bunch of songs that you didn't write when you first joined the band |
| 2007-09-11 20:22:31 |
Rudess |
No- it was fun but a lot of hard work. Some of the sounds I did not have as presets on my synth - like the Erotomania- Six oclock organ sound. That was a bitch to make on the Kurzweil and took a lot of subtle layers and weird tweaking. Then of course I found out that it was a preset on some Roland synth that Kevin Moore had. Oh well.... |
| 2007-09-11 20:22:33 |
Moderator |
a few years ago i go to the concert with YES, was exciting to be opening to your "mentor" rick wakeman? |
| 2007-09-11 20:23:21 |
Rudess |
Always exciting to meet your heroes. One really exciting thing recently was hanging out with Keith Emerson in LA. He told me that he really loves my version of Tarkus, and of course that is the ultimate compliment!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:23:24 |
Moderator |
Have you ever had any of your gear fail catastrophically at a show? |
| 2007-09-11 20:23:46 |
Rudess |
Well fail yes - fall no |
| 2007-09-11 20:23:53 |
Moderator |
who was your first big influence in your keyboard career? |
| 2007-09-11 20:24:04 |
Rudess |
Chopin |
| 2007-09-11 20:24:13 |
Moderator |
Would you be interested in a K3 (like G3 and Bx3) tour? Because that would probably be the most awesome thing ever! |
| 2007-09-11 20:24:19 |
Rudess |
yes |
| 2007-09-11 20:24:28 |
Moderator |
Do you feel you've changed significantly the sound of Dream Theater since their ealry years? Do you think it has improved? Why? |
| 2007-09-11 20:24:34 |
Rudess |
stay tuned for that |
| 2007-09-11 20:26:41 |
Rudess |
Well I think DT has matured a lot in every way. I think the blend of personalities is the best it has ever been for one thing. I also think that my background in classical music and synthsizer programming mixed with being an orchestrator (for synths) plays a big part of the change in the group |
| 2007-09-11 20:26:46 |
Moderator |
How do you remember all of the keyboard parts in the medelys you play live? |
| 2007-09-11 20:26:52 |
Rudess |
I do drugs |
| 2007-09-11 20:27:03 |
Rudess |
I'm kidding you young people. |
| 2007-09-11 20:27:06 |
Rudess |
I don't. |
| 2007-09-11 20:27:09 |
Rudess |
I used to. |
| 2007-09-11 20:27:34 |
Rudess |
But these days I try to stay focused and relaxed and I also use the Music Pad by Freehand for any notes that I want in front of me. |
| 2007-09-11 20:27:37 |
Moderator |
what's your favourite mozart, beethoven or bach? what do you think about these old guys? Great composer born or only is hard work? |
| 2007-09-11 20:28:10 |
Rudess |
I think that the three you mentioned are gods among musicians. They had extraordinary natural gifts. |
| 2007-09-11 20:28:37 |
Rudess |
I think of the three I like Bach the most actually. Big influence in my love of counterpoint. |
| 2007-09-11 20:28:50 |
Rudess |
See my Just the Same rendition on ,my new album! |
| 2007-09-11 20:28:52 |
Moderator |
Now that your main keyboard is the OASYS, what do you think the next "big" synth will have? |
| 2007-09-11 20:29:04 |
Rudess |
A sink and dishwasher at least |
| 2007-09-11 20:29:39 |
Rudess |
actually for one thing it will have the ability to never interrupt the sound while changing patches. |
| 2007-09-11 20:30:12 |
Rudess |
also I really need an instrument I can see well in all different types and possibilities of stage lighting. |
| 2007-09-11 20:30:13 |
Moderator |
Did you enjoy playing Made In Japan live with Dream Theater, and which was your favorite album to cover that has been released on ytsejam records? |
| 2007-09-11 20:31:12 |
Rudess |
I really did enjoy that Deep Purple album. Had fun programming a rockin bunch of Organ sounds, and learned alot about rock organ playing. Lord was the master. My favorite cover though (and the most work for me) was Dark Side Of the Moon |
| 2007-09-11 20:31:31 |
Rudess |
It was also work for Richard because he programmed the big modular synth |
| 2007-09-11 20:31:33 |
Moderator |
Do you think evrybody can be able to play like you with a lot of pratice or there's a part of talent to? |
| 2007-09-11 20:31:56 |
Rudess |
I think you need a combination of natural ability and A LOT of practice |
| 2007-09-11 20:31:59 |
Moderator |
what is the name of the pedal that you use to change sounds? |
| 2007-09-11 20:32:34 |
Rudess |
It is a boss fs-5u |
| 2007-09-11 20:32:53 |
Rudess |
any switch pedal will do the job BUT these have held up very well |
| 2007-09-11 20:32:56 |
Moderator |
What do you do on those days when you feel like you can't play anything original? |
| 2007-09-11 20:33:04 |
Rudess |
Play covers |
| 2007-09-11 20:33:09 |
Moderator |
do you feel sad about pavarotti's death? |
| 2007-09-11 20:33:29 |
Rudess |
It is always sad to lose great talent and people |
| 2007-09-11 20:33:32 |
Moderator |
Before a show, is there a routine that you make? Like to make yourself more confident? |
| 2007-09-11 20:34:13 |
Rudess |
Yes.... I try to stay relaxed by creating a quiet atmosphere (when possible) and I will do some stretching and relaxing. |
| 2007-09-11 20:34:33 |
Rudess |
If I get to caught up in the excitement of a show then I am nervous and get tight and itmesses with my playing. |
| 2007-09-11 20:34:36 |
Moderator |
i love the continuum, what do you specifically to acheieve that tone and how long did it take you to learn to play the continuum |
| 2007-09-11 20:35:09 |
Rudess |
I also try to breathe smoothly before really tricky or hard parts come up in the music so can play them well! |
| 2007-09-11 20:35:38 |
Rudess |
OK. The Continuum sound I use comes from the Roland V-Synth XT |
| 2007-09-11 20:36:13 |
Rudess |
It is a patch that I originally created for a project Roland hired me to do. I realized one day that these sounds totally rocked from the Continuum |
| 2007-09-11 20:36:28 |
Rudess |
I also use the Roland V-synth for my Zen Riffer lead sound |
| 2007-09-11 20:36:35 |
Moderator |
How do you feel the popularity of the internet has effected Dream Theater and music as a whole? |
| 2007-09-11 20:37:52 |
Rudess |
Well the internet has played a very large roll in DT's career I think. We are really a band that has benefitted from the new world of internet communication. I think that in many cases the music business has suffered from the internet because there are just so many bands and some much illegal downloading going on. I think in a few years things will settle in to a whole new groove |
| 2007-09-11 20:37:55 |
Moderator |
What are your favorites cities to visit when you are on tour and you have free time? |
| 2007-09-11 20:39:28 |
Rudess |
Some of my favorite cities include Barcelona, Tokyo, Paris, Munich, Stockholm |
| 2007-09-11 20:39:32 |
Rudess |
Tel Aviv |
| 2007-09-11 20:39:43 |
Rudess |
There are so many great places. |
| 2007-09-11 20:39:45 |
Rudess |
Holland |
| 2007-09-11 20:39:54 |
Rudess |
I love italy!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:40:00 |
Rudess |
Rome- Milan Venice; |
| 2007-09-11 20:40:06 |
Rudess |
Getting hungary as I type |
| 2007-09-11 20:40:17 |
Rudess |
Budapest speaking of that!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:40:19 |
Moderator |
How many keyboards do you have? |
| 2007-09-11 20:40:25 |
Rudess |
3 hunder million |
| 2007-09-11 20:40:30 |
Rudess |
no- |
| 2007-09-11 20:41:10 |
Rudess |
I have a lot of keyboards. Mostly because I need backups on the road. |
| 2007-09-11 20:41:21 |
Rudess |
like I have three of a lot of the things I use on tour |
| 2007-09-11 20:41:42 |
Rudess |
an d then amother at home for programming and so I dont have to rip apart my studio when I arrive home! |
| 2007-09-11 20:41:44 |
Moderator |
Will the oc be expanding? |
| 2007-09-11 20:42:41 |
Rudess |
Well the OC is going through some cool changes. We are about to expand the guitar section- continue with another synhesizer course AND we are looking into getting a system together where I can do live lessons on line with full video and audio for all of you!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:42:44 |
Moderator |
When is the date of release of your album in Mexico? |
| 2007-09-11 20:43:17 |
Rudess |
I'm not sure but I know that it is already out in Europe and comes out today in the US |
| 2007-09-11 20:43:19 |
Moderator |
what was your first piano??? |
| 2007-09-11 20:43:31 |
Rudess |
My first piano was a while Estey baby grand |
| 2007-09-11 20:43:45 |
Rudess |
my second piano was a baby grand Steinway that is still in my moms house |
| 2007-09-11 20:43:51 |
Rudess |
it's aboout 100 years old! |
| 2007-09-11 20:43:57 |
Moderator |
Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? |
| 2007-09-11 20:44:16 |
Rudess |
I have been enjoying the Harry Potter thing of late. Trying to get a midi broom together |
| 2007-09-11 20:44:21 |
Moderator |
what kind of exercises do you recomended to the people that have a few time playing the keyboard and do you have a clinic that you teach a technicals to how rise speed and digitation ? thanks for you time |
| 2007-09-11 20:44:51 |
Rudess |
I think you should check out the OC. |
| 2007-09-11 20:45:07 |
Moderator |
there are many lessons in the 'Preview' section of the OC. To explore these, please visit http://www.jroc.us and click Preview on top |
| 2007-09-11 20:45:33 |
Rudess |
good luck with that! I also recommend table top practice away from your instrument when you have just a little time! |
| 2007-09-11 20:45:35 |
Moderator |
You were once known as the keyboardist with less gadgets on stage, why did this change? do you feel comfortable with the amount of instruments for you to handle on stage? |
| 2007-09-11 20:46:34 |
Rudess |
These days I have a wonderful new tech whose name is Robert Dorion. I walk on stage and everything is dialed in beautifully and all I have to do is play. My main instrument in stage is the Korg OASYS and most of what you hear is coming from that. |
| 2007-09-11 20:46:58 |
Rudess |
As I said the Continuum sound and the Zen Riffer and some of my leads are coming off the Roland V-Synth! |
| 2007-09-11 20:47:42 |
Rudess |
The Memotron is wonderful and I also use the Radias (awesome synth) but these are all used occasionally. |
| 2007-09-11 20:47:52 |
Moderator |
Do you have perfect pitch? if you do, do do you compose while doing other stuff like washing dishes? |
| 2007-09-11 20:48:09 |
Rudess |
I do have perfect pitch and I compose while I am sleeping some times |
| 2007-09-11 20:48:13 |
Moderator |
Is it true that Petrucci never tours without Sega Genesis? |
| 2007-09-11 20:48:18 |
Rudess |
no |
| 2007-09-11 20:48:30 |
Rudess |
never seen him at a video game actually |
| 2007-09-11 20:48:32 |
Moderator |
what music are you listen normally? what bands, what sounds? have you got music from other keyboardists like jens johanson, vitalij kuprij and what do you think about these guys |
| 2007-09-11 20:48:48 |
Rudess |
Those are good p;ayers you mention! |
| 2007-09-11 20:49:15 |
Rudess |
I like music like Porcupine Tree- Radiohead- Sigur Ros- Murcof- Autechre- |
| 2007-09-11 20:49:30 |
Rudess |
I tend to listen on my own to mellow spacey and electronic music. |
| 2007-09-11 20:49:35 |
Moderator |
what do you hope about the future of Dream Theater???? |
| 2007-09-11 20:50:15 |
Rudess |
I hope Dream Theater continues to grow and make music for many years to come. This has been a great time with the boys and we all enjoy it so much. |
| 2007-09-11 20:50:18 |
Moderator |
would you play space dye vest or repentance on stage? |
| 2007-09-11 20:50:23 |
Rudess |
I would |
| 2007-09-11 20:50:27 |
Rudess |
would they? |
| 2007-09-11 20:51:42 |
Rudess |
Hey folks- This has been such a great time here hangin with all of you. I have to go because I have some programming to do for the next tour. Thanks to Dani Koesterich for organizing this and moderating it- and thanks to all my supporters (like you guys) around the world. See you out on the road!!!! |
| 2007-09-11 20:51:51 |
Rudess |
one more question- good luck! |
| 2007-09-11 20:51:52 |
Moderator |
what do you hope about the future of jordan rudess? |
| 2007-09-11 20:52:48 |
Rudess |
I hope Jordan Rudess gets closer and closer to his ideal connection between his mind and his music. The process of having my hands create the music that is in my head is one which is a life long spiritual quest! |
| 2007-09-11 20:53:02 |
Rudess |
Goodnight everybody thanks for joining us. See ya! |
| 2007-09-11 20:53:06 |
Moderator |
Thanks for joining us in this chat, guys! Both chats' logs will be posted in the next few days. Please visit Jordan's forum at http://www.jordanrudess.com/forum for the links, and to keep up to date with everything JR |
