The Guitar Journey: A Conversation With Dream Theater Keyboardist Jordan Rudess
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- We sat down with legendary keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal act Dream Theater at their recent LA show to discuss his latest voyage into playing the guitar, the parallels between guitar and piano, and his experience with .strandberg* guitars.
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Imagine being able to ask John Petrucci for tips on playing guitar, every day!
Yes 100%
Imagine being a guitar player and having Jordan Rudess ask for tips! Of course as long as you know who he is!
Imagine clicking on a UA-cam video and not seeing a stupid comment!
Remember he wakes up as Jordan rudess, everyday.
Looks like he didn't need a lot of help! Looks like he's teaching himself lines from his keyboard, and once you know what he knows about harmony and notation, you already have a ton of the fundamentals under your belt that you'd have to learn from scratch if you played guitar without already being a keyboard wizard. He's transferring musical knowledge to the fretboard, and clearly doing well!
This dude is always so inspiring. The best musicians are always the ones who are always learning!
Jordan is one to have always embraced trying new ways of musical expression. Instruments, gadgets, techniques, different types of synthesis, new gear, effects, all of it.
Also might I add, it's a lot harder to learn a new instrument at that age compared to a child whose body and brain is at the stage where learning new things is the normal thing to do. At Jordan's age, the usual thing is to maintain his skills so that it won't rust, but then he decides to continue and learn a new instrument. That is virtuosity
Man wouldn’t it be amazing for DT to have an album with 2 guitar players?
Thanks for the love 💙 very honored to be a part of your guitar journey, Jordan!
I bet he is as inspired by what you do as anyone else who got to see/hear that wizardery!
I was at the Liquid Tension concert @Park West when Jordans keyboard started acting up. When he grabbed Johns guitar and started shredding my mind was completely blown. I had never followed his career as a solo artist just while he was in DT. So I had no clue he could play guitar. That was probably the highlight of that show for me.
Djordan Djuntdess.
This man is already shredding at a higher level than many a guitarist! What a mensch.
Well no shit, all he has to do is translate the patterns from a keyboard to a fretboard lmao
He is a monster that’s for sure - just gets to ask Petrucci for tips - insane
Guitar and keyboard are like husband and wife, their relationship and transition is smooth. EVERY KEYBOARD PLAYER IS A POTENTIAL GUITARIST AND EVERY GUITARIST IS ALSO A POTENTIAL KEYBOARD PLAYER, IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME.
wut...?
Awesome!! I was at LTE's Chicago show (the one where Jordan's keyboard broke). When it became clear that he couldn't get his keyboard fixed, to everyone's surprise, he brought out a guitar and played the rest of the show with it! Everyone went nuts! I've never seen so many cameras flash in a room before. It wasn't a Strandberg back then from what I recall but he was amazing even back then. Good on him that he's continuing his journey! Maybe Jordan and his Strandberg will make their way onto a DT or solo record someday!
I'm a keyboardist originally. I feel so relatable to him when i started playing guitar. Now it's opened my world completely
my god ! fantastic man !
THIS VIDEO IS JUST ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL..
I REPEATEDLY WATCH THIS VIDEO..
I AM JUST ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY..
UNCLE~MR.JORDAN RUDESS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE KEYBOARDIST...
Goodness the finish on that 7-string is beautiful
JR needs to talk more about the spiritual connection with music. I can imagine a whole TED talk. Thank you JR and Strandberg!
I'm not ay all surprised that a virtuoso musician and keyboardist like Jordan can as it were, transpose his incredible playing ability onto the guitar, like he has been playing it for years.
Really cool! Love Jordan and Dream Theater! Happy to see Fredrik Pihl in the video too. He’s a monster player! Dylan Reavey as well!
This makes me happy and inspires the hell out of me. Jordan is amazing. I wish there was more info about his story with music.
Jordan is like Michael Romeo. He wants to be great at guitar as well as keyboards. Romeo is a guitar master, who can also play keyboards. The two are kinda similar in a way. Jordan wants to do the same thing, which is awesome. I would love to see Jordan and Petrucci do some badass twin-guitar harmony stuff during a DT show! That would take it to the next level.
Important to understand is that this guy is one of the most talented musicians in existence.
Expect him to outplay you in a matter of months no matter who you are.
It’s just just not clicking in my head how he can alternate pick so good in three months
@@Sweedurbexbecause there’s John petrucci giving you tips
Fantastic! He's, probably now, best keyboardist in the world but it was innimaginable to know he is so skilled on guitar too!
"Best keyboardist in the world"? How would one measure that?
@@sillysausage4549 is so simple! he is the fastest, whith fantastic and complicated textures, his musical culture is total...what you need more to consider him the best?
@@sillysausage4549the better question to ask is who is better than Jordan on the keyboard. We’re not talking about classical piano, which Jordan clearly comes from, but the essence of the keyboard which pertains to the rock, electronic, prog metal genre. I’ll wait
John: Hey Jordan, wanna play my popular, highly rated and cool looking Majesty guitars?
Jordan: No
I feel you, Jordan. Strandberg is fantastic.
I found (for myself at least) that I'm not too old for learning the guitar or anything else. I "think" I am too old. "Practice how you want to feel" was something I came across by accident and Jordan put it into words. Thanks.
I really respect jordan , one of my favorite keyboardists .
You are not tricking anybody with that beard, Devin Townsend!!!
Neato! What a cool series. It's fun watching musicians try to learn a new instrument. The minds is willing, but the flesh is weak! Rock on!
Extremely cool! It is inspiring to see a super highly accomplished musician have so much excitement for learning guitar! Proof that music is one of those rare things where your inner “wonder” can exist for a lifetime!
I am unironically very happy that after 16 years of playing axe I'm about as good as Jordan rudess after a few months 👍🏻
Thank you, now i know dream theater keyboard guy is better that me on guitar.
this guy will single handed take over DM!
i wouldnt be surprised if DM in 10 years from now is a one man show :D
You really think he only needs 10 years ? 😝
Thanks for the amazing insight, Jordan! And I like your explanation of that headspace-when I’m focusing on playing the correct notes, I lose the capacity to feel what’s around me or express emotion in my playing.
Very inspirational! All the best to Jordan!
Incredible
This is great! Thanks so much!!
Jordan playing guitar is so exciting to watch (for me as a guitarist). Would be epic if Jordan and Petrucci wrote a song with harmonized solos and they play it live! OMG that would be so awesome!!
I hope the next time I see Dream Theater they will include Jordan a little on guitar
maybe tomorrow we will hear DT with 2 live guitars Awesome !!!
Obviously, his mastery of the piano has put him years ahead of the normal guy who is just starting to learn how to play the guitar.
One of the hard things about starting guitar as a first instrument is not realising how much you suck and where you need to improve, a guy with genius level musical ear like him would be able to focus on his mistakes like a laser beam.
Being in a band with John Petrucci probably helps too.
Loving this
Very cool!
Some nice playing going on there Mr. Rudess. Cheers!!
You are just amazing :)
He is so humble 😍
Wow! I never knew he recently picked up guitar. He's already great, but he'll definitely go far with it! a true musician and artist!
Somehow I have a feeling this guy will become much better in guitar after a few months than me after a 10 years
Man Jordan is a Prodigy
your so right strandberg is amazing i will one day own a boden if they ever make them lefty
I feel like it's impossible NOT to like Jordan.
When to see a guitar solo perform by J.Rudess on stage with DT?!
Meu sonho é ter uma guitarra dessa ! Surreal !
What a legend
This is sick! give this man a signature model haha
dude, I agree
IIRC he already has one
Once you see the shapes and patterns and you realize they are moveable its a game changer. then you can play in every single key all the way down the fretboard.
It's kind of weird. He's already so good but you can also tell that he's kind of just beginning. His technique is incredible but he's lacking the dreaded "feel". No doubt he will be doing triple synchronized string solos with Petrucci and Myung in the near future. Scary indeed.
Well, as a longtime guitarist, I would love to have those hands and fingers! And the access to one of the greatest guitarists on the planet - hey John , how do you do this?
What a learner, Jordan is learning at light speed
The most metal keyboard player in the world. What a legend.
2024: Tama Rudess Snare signature
I think DT has really come at a time that they could REALLY "Re-Invent" themselves. John Petrucci could actually have a "2nd Guitarist" in the band who plays Keyboards . . . I'm amazed.
Since he joined, he’s been doubling guitar parts with his left hand with guitar sounds live. So it’s really not anything new.
Same here. Same description of how I learned what I knew. Tinkering on bandmates gear while a drummer about 27 years. Then stopped for 15 years only playing keyboards a few of those years and then finally picked up my own electric guitar and started teaching myself in 2019. It's been amazing. Not big into the shred stuff but it's cool. I'm more into Gilmour there. Hahahah. But drumming I was huge fan of Mike portnoy.
Prog 7. Nice. It is fitting that Jordan would pick a Strandberg.
Finally he can duet with John
I would really like to be listening to your music playing with this guitar your new hobby.
Damn… not only is a he an awesome keyboardist but a great guitarist too!!!
Master musician.
Great talk. Quiet inspiring
Jordan, just keep practising and believing in yourself. Who knows...maybe you'll even play in a band one day!
Totally underrated comment.
imagine being the best guitarist immediately as soon as you just feel like it because that’s what jordan has done . fml
Wow! How long has he been playing? And he's already better than me with my 28 years of playing. The man is seriously talented. Much love and respect Jordan!
I am floored, annoyed, astounded, infuriated, inspired, and gleeful all at once. This dude is goals for sure. Hope I can shred half as hard at 60+ years old.
So good to see JR trying to keep up with Eric Gillette. Bass or drums next Wizz?? Lol 😍
Will yall drop anniversary guitars this year?
and if so, when?
I need to decide if I wait for them or buy something else.
There's no anniversary models planned for this year.
I also have a Prog 6 that looks exactly like that. It also changed my life. Strandberg literally makes life- changing instruments.
piano/keyboard: complete 100%
guitar: in process
I'd love to see Jordan spend some quality time with Vai's Hydra guitar.
9:27 "I'm close, I'm getting there... " No, he's there.
0:22 it's a scale from Shivaranjini Raag
Jordan/Ola - what model is the trans gray 6? Fusion NX? or Prog NX6 like the twilight purple 7?
"I need to start talking at least" - Myung
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound. It’s got wires that vibrate and give music. What can this thing be that I found?
Your guitar skills are my skills during my year 3 of playing guitar. lol
Arch Echo boys right there! haha
Quest'uomo ha dei poteri marziani. Grande Jordan
How old is this interview? I remember him having a Strandberg guitar many years ago. Or maybe I’m having a mandela effect ;)
It was filmed in February 2022 :)
What is that he is playing at 2:24?
What model is he playing?
BREAKING NEWS: John Myung reportedly learning to throat sing. The Silent Man no more!
LoooooL....can you imagine...😂
How 'bout a Jordan Rodess, Stu Hamm, Tony MacAlpine, Richie Kotzen and Mike Portnoy super group?
Your a BEAST!! Go watch Joel Hoekstra ,, from WhiteSnake. He’s got the chops your looking for!! He’s a BEAST!!
This is dangerous! haha!!
He has been converted, he is one of us now...
The type of brain that can synchronize the left hand on the guitar and the right on the keyboard is mind-boggling.
W
When they swap places on a song🔥
Dear Jordan, as a proud Strandberg owner and a 30yrs DT fan, your dedication in this new journey is a fantastic inspiration for everyone. Just a humble feedback: I think you can even better capitalize your fluidity if you approach legato as an all hammer on, like the great Allan Holdsworth or Brett Garsed style. Pull offs are cool but an evenly played all-hammer-ons phrasing is rare, identifiable, distinctive and pretty unique mellow sound. My2c! Good luck and keep practicing!
I wonder if John was disappointed he didn't choose a majesty lol
Look, Jordan Ruddess the Julliard graduate is a living room guitarist? I wonder how long it would take for dual guitar songs on the stage. Or more so, a Mike Kenneally/Sean Lane kind of dual wielding piece. Get John to play bass!!
04:24
Not bad for an entry level guitar player lol
Mike Keneally would have been a greater fit for the *strandberg marketing. But Jordan is a beginner\medium level, so it is about popularity at the end.
Dylan Reavey is the most underrated guitarist on UA-cam
He's insane
he's finally slowly getting recognition, at least strandberg did lolol