Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess signs to InsideOutMusic for new solo album; launches collaboration with MOISES
InsideOutMusic are
pleased to announce their signing of legendary Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan
Rudess for a brand-new solo album to be released later in 2024. This
announcement coincides with an exciting new collaboration between Jordan and
Moises, an immersive AI-powered creation tool for musicians.
Jordan is currently
putting the finishing touches to the album, which features renowned drummer
Darby Todd (Devin Townsend, The Darkness) as well as classically trained
vocalist Joe Payne (voted Best Male Vocalist two years running in the Prog
Magazine Readers’ Poll) and is expected to release it in September 2024.
Jordan comments on
the signing and 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.”
InsideOutMusic
label-head Thomas Waber adds: “Having worked alongside Jordan with
Dream Theater for several years now, we are extremely pleased to be releasing
his forthcoming new solo album. Jordan is an artist always at the cutting edge
of technology, and we look forward to exploring that with his new music.”
As mentioned, this
announcement coincides with an exciting new collaboration between Jordan Rudess
& Moises under an ongoing series titled ‘Moises Jam Sessions’. From today,
users of the platform can hear the first taste of brand new music in the form
of the track ‘Embers’. Fans can use the app to remix the song, using the apps
AI-powered tools like stem separation. As Jordan comments:
"My passion
for pushing boundaries in music and technology has always been fierce. It’s
this very passion that brought me to the incredible team at Moises. Their
groundbreaking tools have become the cornerstone of my musical journey,
powering my performances on stage and my in-studio explorations."
Find out more
information on Moises here: https://moises.ai/
The track features
Jordan alongside the aforementioned Darby Todd & Joe Payne, as well as a
guest guitar solo by Bastian Martinez. Fans can expect to hear the track hit
streaming services next month, and can follow Jordan on streaming services at
this link: https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/de_jordanrudess_artistfollow/
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.
JORDAN RUDESS
online:
https://www.facebook.com/jordanrudessofficial
https://www.instagram.com/jcrudess/
INSIDEOUTMUSIC
online:
http://www.insideoutmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
https://twitter.com/InsideOutUSA
http://www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV