Jordan Rudess Hears Alicia Keys for the FIRST TIME! 🔥

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • Jordan Rudess is globally renowned as one of the most amazing keyboard virtuosos of our time. As a highly accomplished and influential musician, he's best known for his exceptional keyboard artistry within the progressive metal band Dream Theater.
    His remarkable versatility spans across synthesizers, pianos, and MIDI controllers, allowing him to effortlessly weave together classical, jazz, and rock influences into his music, setting him apart as a true master of the keys🎹
    In this video, you will notice how effortlessly he starts to jam along Jay-Z and Alicia Key’s “Empire State of Mind” without even knowing the song, and surprises us once more with his incredible keyboard skills. Random fact, he also has perfect pitch.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:50 Game
    1:08 Listening
    4:55 Analysis
    5:23 Favorite musical idea
    6:49 Original Song
    7:15 Jordan plays along
    11:47 Jordan’s closing thoughts
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Komentáře • 6K

  • @paulplain
    @paulplain Před 3 měsíci +1369

    When you have completed the game 100% and now you're just doing all the side quests from the beginning...

    • @thomasgoode7322
      @thomasgoode7322 Před 2 měsíci +10

      lol yup - new game + mode with allllllll the powers

    • @MrChacha355
      @MrChacha355 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Hahahahah that was brilliant!

    • @ustinho
      @ustinho Před 2 měsíci

      Or the other way around. Completed all the side quests then take on the first boss.

    • @rockyrodmusic
      @rockyrodmusic Před měsícem +4

      thank you for unlocking my words that I can't explain😅😊

    • @andreb9529
      @andreb9529 Před měsícem +1

      best comment

  • @nonamech14
    @nonamech14 Před 7 měsíci +9372

    this man can process music faster then any cpu in this world

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 7 měsíci +317

      Hahaha completely agree!

    • @PraiseYeezus
      @PraiseYeezus Před 7 měsíci +147

      no, literally, he can. i've done some work on trying to build some AI tools to help musicians play music by ear more easily, and i don't know any tool that can hear the first note of a song and immediately tell you what it is.

    • @nonamech14
      @nonamech14 Před 7 měsíci +51

      The universe has a beginning and an end. This man is the beginning of music@@PraiseYeezus

    • @iamLionman
      @iamLionman Před 7 měsíci +14

      ​@@PraiseYeezusI can do this

    • @istophillips
      @istophillips Před 7 měsíci +17

      No, he missing the move to Bb

  • @krbmsw
    @krbmsw Před 4 měsíci +740

    I’m not a Dream Theater guy but each member of this band is so talented it’s sick.

    • @laaaliiiluuu
      @laaaliiiluuu Před 3 měsíci +29

      Except James LaBrie lol

    • @TheGino1579
      @TheGino1579 Před 3 měsíci +19

      @@laaaliiiluuu lol!!! we all love James LaBrie we have to accept it ....

    • @Gonzka_
      @Gonzka_ Před 2 měsíci +7

      ​@@laaaliiiluuuhe used to be incredible but sadly got food poisoning so yeah now not that great

    • @Podus81
      @Podus81 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Gonzka_ Really? I haven't followed them for years but used to be a big fan. What happened after the food poisioning.

    • @Gonzka_
      @Gonzka_ Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@Podus81 I believe he raptured his vocal cords after vomiting a lot. They also went on a tour shortly after so he didn't have enough time to heal. So that made it even worse.

  • @somnambulist83
    @somnambulist83 Před 5 dny +16

    the absolute bewilderment at the absence of pitch in the beginning is great

  • @brickwilliamsguitar6307
    @brickwilliamsguitar6307 Před 7 měsíci +6903

    Make this a series with this man. I'd watch every episode. This was incredible!

    • @JaredGH26
      @JaredGH26 Před 7 měsíci +211

      Dream Theater baby!

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 7 měsíci +515

      Stay tuned ;)

    • @rickyjackson3707
      @rickyjackson3707 Před 7 měsíci +47

      Make it A series with different musicians!!!!
      Like hearing Jacob Collier, Pat Metheney, Herbie Hancock or Aaron Goldberg would be cool- if you can pull it off lol @@PianoteOfficial

    • @perks8334
      @perks8334 Před 7 měsíci +39

      There’s another channel that does this with popular drummers. Piano seems much more difficult to just play a song off the cuff though. Super interesting content!

    • @jamonlol
      @jamonlol Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@perks8334can you share the name that youtube channel, please?

  • @forthrightnight
    @forthrightnight Před 5 měsíci +1722

    As a 50 year drummer I watch the Drumeo series with the same format. This blew me away. Wayyy harder than adlibbing a beat. The man is a master of his craft.

    • @kernalbert4939
      @kernalbert4939 Před 5 měsíci +23

      Maybe, but he doesn't get Hip Hop...the backing track is in service to the emcee...this stuff is way too out front.

    • @Vrailly
      @Vrailly Před 5 měsíci +102

      ​@@kernalbert4939of course, but this entire channel is piano first. It's not that he "didn't get it", how boring would it be if he just played a plain backing medley.

    • @MichaelAE
      @MichaelAE Před 5 měsíci +45

      @@kernalbert4939 And you don't get this man's talent. He's insanely fast not only while playing, but also in his brain. I hear dozens of different awesome melodic ideas in there that are beautiful. He's not there to play a boring pop song, of which he can compose about 50 a day, he's there to show us how crazy talented he is.
      His teacher went to his parents when he was very young to tell them how nice it was that he was taking piano lessons. His parents replied that he didn't take any lessons and that they didn't have a piano at home. He just sat behind a piano at school and was able to play immediately. He doesn't need to get hip hop.

    • @Account-gk3rl
      @Account-gk3rl Před 5 měsíci +21

      as a 97 years old burger king worker i agree

    • @daltonsband
      @daltonsband Před 5 měsíci

      came here for the same reasons and my hair is blown back

  • @edmiddlebrooks1696
    @edmiddlebrooks1696 Před 3 měsíci +298

    An absolute MASTER at his craft. Those of us Dream Theater fans would absolutely love a version of this video that is just the booth to see their reactions as these people learn what we've known for decades. I love sharing him and this band with everyone.

    • @c.blakeharris8960
      @c.blakeharris8960 Před 3 měsíci +1

      The booth reactions were fantastic.

    • @Koncs86
      @Koncs86 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Non-sequitur: It’s neat that your picture is the Reason logo… 😂

    • @edmiddlebrooks1696
      @edmiddlebrooks1696 Před 3 měsíci

      @@Koncs86 yep! Loves me some Reason!

  • @szabolcsbotos5941
    @szabolcsbotos5941 Před 4 měsíci +476

    This is the first time that I’m watching a Pianote video and I am completely flaggerblasted. The way this man knows the keyboard, the velocity his fingers move and the way he just creates as he’s listening along is fascinating. Truly a genius.
    Also, the first time he heard the track with the original piano, he instantly played the correct notes and then proceeded to have fun the rest of the time. That’s awesome.

    • @centerfear-mysterycrimerec3627
      @centerfear-mysterycrimerec3627 Před 4 měsíci +38

      He plays keys in Dream Theater. Everyone in the band is this skilled. One can be just as surprised watching videos featuring the guitarist, the bassist, and the drummer. Dream Theater's music doesn't appeal to everyone, but anyone can appreciate and enjoy the skills of every member when displayed like in this video. They are all iconic among players of their respective instruments.

    • @shade3385
      @shade3385 Před 4 měsíci

      @@centerfear-mysterycrimerec3627 Love Dream Theater.

    • @kreush7329
      @kreush7329 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @@centerfear-mysterycrimerec3627well put. Truly iconic. And very much not kept peoples cup of tea at the same time. Fascinatingly talented.
      I wouldn’t put Labrie in there but maybe I’m wrong on that

    • @borisnot
      @borisnot Před 3 měsíci +6

      @@centerfear-mysterycrimerec3627LOL love that you mentioned guitar, bass, drums... but not vocals xD poor Labrie, among such giants...

    • @timpricedrums
      @timpricedrums Před 3 měsíci

      The ignorance in the control booth is strong

  • @philipbrowne63
    @philipbrowne63 Před 6 měsíci +709

    Never did I think I'd listen to the pianist for Dream Theater playing honky-tonk over Empire State of Mind, but here we are. And it makes my soul happy.

    • @BoTosaka-xb1pt
      @BoTosaka-xb1pt Před 5 měsíci +1

      😮

    • @Renaissance_Engineer
      @Renaissance_Engineer Před 5 měsíci +1

      Imagine if he had patches prepared

    • @christopheroquist5738
      @christopheroquist5738 Před 4 měsíci +10

      That's interesting. I feel like if you listen to Dream Theater you are basically constantly expecting either a honky tonk or ragtime second on every song, for literally no musical reason.

    • @Renaissance_Engineer
      @Renaissance_Engineer Před 4 měsíci +8

      @@christopheroquist5738 "Musical reason" implies there is a set path for music to follow...more of a you problem rather than the composer's problem.

    • @reginaldbowls7180
      @reginaldbowls7180 Před 4 měsíci

      Honky Tonk? You mean ragtime?

  • @zoltomar4759
    @zoltomar4759 Před 7 měsíci +1576

    I love when Jordan hears the full track, he’s like “oh ok”, plays the exact notes, and then proceeds to jam over the whole thing. What amazing talent!

    • @whatilearnttoday5295
      @whatilearnttoday5295 Před 7 měsíci +40

      Focused dedicated effort. "Talent" is something only talked about by people who can't comprehend that skills can be developed.

    • @zoltomar4759
      @zoltomar4759 Před 7 měsíci

      @@whatilearnttoday5295 “Focused dedicated effort” is only talked about by people who dream that they can achieve that level of talent.

    • @julien2231
      @julien2231 Před 7 měsíci +30

      ​@@whatilearnttoday5295still a talent😂

    • @gregoryschleitwiler9601
      @gregoryschleitwiler9601 Před 7 měsíci +34

      Takes very little talent to play over these simple pop songs, but Jordan just takes it out of the park

    • @wavy5760
      @wavy5760 Před 7 měsíci

      Beautiful

  • @EbokTnayrb
    @EbokTnayrb Před 4 měsíci +138

    this shows how good the band dream theater is. Imagine all of them have this kind of skills with their respective instruments. Its unbelievable😮

    • @TomSmith-jp1es
      @TomSmith-jp1es Před 4 měsíci +15

      They are all technically great, the problem is that the music they make isn't great

    • @tmondecar
      @tmondecar Před 4 měsíci +34

      Too bad all that talent gets stained once James LaBrie starts to sing

    • @curiousmind1991
      @curiousmind1991 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@tmondecar sad but true :P

    • @UnjustifiedRecs
      @UnjustifiedRecs Před 4 měsíci +3

      Thankyou..... I've been a fan since the 90s, and since the 90s I've wished they had a better vocalist, I can't really listen to them these days.​@@tmondecar

    • @plamenpenkov2865
      @plamenpenkov2865 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Yesss, LaBrie is so not on the level of these guys.
      But who would be the best singer for them?.....
      Myles Kennedy?

  • @TheMercuryMeter
    @TheMercuryMeter Před měsícem +21

    Sometimes the internet give you a life changing moment! I am blown away. Thank you to all who put his production together. 👏👏👏

  • @DavidBennettPiano
    @DavidBennettPiano Před 7 měsíci +1369

    It’s interesting how, because the piano is removed, until we get to the chorus there is no indication of what key we are in! So Jordan was taking it in a completely different direction tonally! Then when the vocal arrived at the chorus he very quickly clocked the correct chords and by 3:20 was SHREDDING!! 😂🤩

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 7 měsíci +120

      Pretty crazy right?!!!!!!!!!

    • @eyesoulyou2086
      @eyesoulyou2086 Před 7 měsíci +20

      Do you bass , and note melody indication ( rap)

    • @wendellhanes1
      @wendellhanes1 Před 7 měsíci +36

      No because he can hear the elementary school bass toggle back and forth between keys and then go to b flat ultimately which leads into the chorus
      Easy song to figure out

    • @AtomizedSound
      @AtomizedSound Před 7 měsíci +22

      @@wendellhanes1no don’t discount or undermine his abilities

    • @karlallen9608
      @karlallen9608 Před 7 měsíci +8

      The amazing thing here is, it should be dissonant to the original but what he did just fits perfectly if you play it with the original.

  • @tgonnabfamous13
    @tgonnabfamous13 Před 5 měsíci +890

    Ive neever heard a keyboard guitar solo sound this amazing before.

    • @marker113
      @marker113 Před 5 měsíci +6

      Check out Ronald Jenkees

    • @lowly.8776
      @lowly.8776 Před 5 měsíci +10

      And the fact he improvised it sheesh

    • @aesop2733
      @aesop2733 Před 5 měsíci +3

      ​@@marker113I was just about to say that. Wild that he is still known after all these years. It had to be a decade ago or more I first watched his videos

    • @acidfruitloops
      @acidfruitloops Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@@aesop2733All I ever wanted was to pick apart the day & put the pieces back together my way

    • @andrewbayley9096
      @andrewbayley9096 Před 5 měsíci

      Bro what was that?!

  • @BAE51C
    @BAE51C Před 3 měsíci +41

    i see... this is what talent + perfect pitch + passion + perseverance can achieve... wow...

    • @Battlehammer333
      @Battlehammer333 Před 16 dny +1

      you don't need perfect pitch for any of this as you have a reference note at all times. and good relative hearing is something every musician is usually well trained in.

    • @matheuskerr9222
      @matheuskerr9222 Před 15 dny

      @@Battlehammer333 whatever lets you sleep at night, bubba....

    • @BAE51C
      @BAE51C Před 11 dny

      @@Battlehammer333 he literally says he has perfect pitch, any note he hears, he knows what note that is... makes it easier to do what he does, i said easier not easy.

    • @Battlehammer333
      @Battlehammer333 Před 11 dny

      @@BAE51C i'm not questioning that. it's just that, again, it doesn't give you an advantage in this case. I'm a classically trained pianist and many if not most of my colleagues don't have perfect pitch. they don't do any better or worse because any one of them can tell you any note they hear as long as they have a reference. and you always have a reference. developing good relative hearing and recognizing intervals is something that every musician goes through.

    • @BAE51C
      @BAE51C Před 10 dny

      @@Battlehammer333 as someone who is a 7th grade piano, 4th grade violin and 5th grade musicianship person, i guarantee you it gives you an advantage.

  • @gsustime
    @gsustime Před 4 měsíci +65

    It's amazing to see the level of connection he has with his piano. His hands are flying all over the keys while his eyes are closed. His take is so complex, so much more than the original. Delightful

  • @TomasiAkimeta
    @TomasiAkimeta Před 7 měsíci +916

    I love it whenever Drumeo does this w/ their guest musicians, and I'm so happy that another YT channel is adopting it for a different instrument. Bravo! Bring on more musicians covering different genres!

    • @RogierRJDonker
      @RogierRJDonker Před 7 měsíci +84

      They are part of the same company, so it makes sense👍🏻

    • @djbministry
      @djbministry Před 7 měsíci +21

      This happens a every church every Sunday ..

    • @wavy5760
      @wavy5760 Před 7 měsíci

      Crossover is always beautiful

    • @kajetanmalinowski892
      @kajetanmalinowski892 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Spot on, I thought the exactly same thing

    • @karu6111
      @karu6111 Před 7 měsíci +4

      I just wanna see jazz pianists reharmonize pop songs on the fly

  • @ikarusxv
    @ikarusxv Před 7 měsíci +456

    This is like when, in the movie Amadeus, Mozart hears a Salieri's piece once and immediately learns it, improves it and then starts shredding over it

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 7 měsíci +45

      YES! 😂😂😂

    • @tylerleon8888
      @tylerleon8888 Před 7 měsíci +35

      And Jay-Z watching this like Emperor Joseph: “too many notes”

    • @RobsonNogueira29
      @RobsonNogueira29 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@tylerleon8888Jay-Z would turn on the "Count Orsini-Rosenberg mode".

    • @muzikimtaani
      @muzikimtaani Před 7 měsíci +5

      I just love the way not many people can relate to this statement😂😂

    • @tylerleon8888
      @tylerleon8888 Před 7 měsíci

      @@muzikimtaani precious few

  • @dajolaw
    @dajolaw Před 3 měsíci +5

    First saw this with drummers on Vimeo. Now with a keyboardist. I'm loving it. Watching great artists create their own spin on great art...just the sheer joy of musical expression and experimentation. Keep going!

  • @justanothernoobe
    @justanothernoobe Před měsícem +8

    What I love about this isn't just Jordan's skill and instinct but Lisa's genuine joy and amazement. I love watching her voice-appraisals and lessons because of her enthusiasm for music and people's individual tonality: she genuinely builds people. And that's what we're all here for. Seeing people having fun, playing with things and loving the process is just so infectious.

  • @mathieug.4064
    @mathieug.4064 Před 7 měsíci +352

    I remember Petrucci saying that when Jordan join the band, he did throw his most complex licks at him just to see Jordan processing and replicating them instantly. It was a long time ago so I can remember the exact quote, but still... this man is amazing.

    • @neilmyers520
      @neilmyers520 Před 7 měsíci +12

      Dream Theater is just amazing

    • @sixmillionaccountssilenced6721
      @sixmillionaccountssilenced6721 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Portnoy said the same about Bumblefoot haha.

    • @hjeb1986
      @hjeb1986 Před 6 měsíci +5

      I think Petrucci said that he writes and Jordan perfects it

    • @allenalla7498
      @allenalla7498 Před 6 měsíci +3

      ​@@sixmillionaccountssilenced6721really?... Petrucci is on another level than bumblefoot..😅😅🤭 his musical technicality is just insane..

    • @dennoow
      @dennoow Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@allenalla7498bumblefoot is a freak of nature

  • @Jimgress
    @Jimgress Před 4 měsíci +633

    The moment @10:50 hits something truly special happens. It’s like the original song never truly had a dramatic climax and out of some other dimension he pulls what is perhaps one of the most beautiful 20 seconds I have ever heard. I have no idea what happened, how it happened, and I don’t think I’ll ever find another moment that transcendent.

    • @clintbeamquillope3123
      @clintbeamquillope3123 Před 4 měsíci +28

      That is the word! Transcendent!!

    • @graham1403
      @graham1403 Před 4 měsíci +37

      You were taken to the Jordanverse. I've visited on occasion, when he does something that gives me chills.

    • @skyd171
      @skyd171 Před 3 měsíci +31

      He's playing augmented fifths for a triumphant sound, similar to the Rocky theme

    • @yanicklefebvre827
      @yanicklefebvre827 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@skyd171 Ah ty!

    • @na-tv6rn
      @na-tv6rn Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@graham1403for me, it's the song Blind Faith from SDOIT. Chills.

  • @vikkipakki
    @vikkipakki Před dnem +1

    At this point, he and his keyboard are one and the same. Absolute unity.

  • @christopherdavis1012
    @christopherdavis1012 Před měsícem +1

    I really love that you could see the pleasant joy on his face when the original piano track is introduced. He probably never thought they would go together and he instantly fell in musical love with the idea and just went to town.

  • @Schoritzobandit
    @Schoritzobandit Před 5 měsíci +242

    Some of the extra colors when he first started playing straight piano along with the beat were actually phenomenal

    • @willfrancescofini
      @willfrancescofini Před 5 měsíci +18

      agreed. mad funky. He was following the expressions of Jay

  • @MrMarcoUnico
    @MrMarcoUnico Před 6 měsíci +368

    In a world filled with talented people, Jordan Rudess is truly in the upper echelons. Had the pleasure of meeting him 23 years ago when he first joined Dream Theater, and have been a fan ever since. This was a joy to the ears.

  • @stevehayes4722
    @stevehayes4722 Před 5 dny +2

    I have been a hobbyist musician for 35 years and watching someone this talented perform like this is awe inspiring. Literally made my eyes water a bit.

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  Před měsícem +11

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  • @johanvanhuyssteen9217
    @johanvanhuyssteen9217 Před 6 měsíci +333

    This is one of the most impressive videos I've seen in the past 10 years on CZcams.... this guy is so talented I almost shed a tear...

    • @ActuallyEric
      @ActuallyEric Před 5 měsíci +9

      There's "talented" and then there's "gifted."
      This dude got into Juliard at the ripe old age of 9.

    • @CasualElk
      @CasualElk Před 5 měsíci +2

      i did shed tears

    • @KalosPVP
      @KalosPVP Před 5 měsíci +2

      What's crazy to me (as a guitar player) is he recently started playing guitar and he's absolutely amazing.

    • @arinazarian2781
      @arinazarian2781 Před 5 měsíci +2

      ⁠@@ActuallyEric He went to Juilliard Pre-College at age 9. The program is for kids aged 8-18.

    • @nathandelamora7107
      @nathandelamora7107 Před 5 měsíci

      I said the same thing

  • @zeroChannelJJ
    @zeroChannelJJ Před 7 měsíci +57

    8:48 when he changed "Empire state of mind" to "Saloon State of mind"... this man is brilliant... how do i play like him, to know things off of a whim...

  • @jacocilliers2145
    @jacocilliers2145 Před 4 měsíci +4

    These series where these incredible artists can put their own interpretation to songs are amazing to watch!

  • @jesusmax007
    @jesusmax007 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Jordan is one of the musical geniuses of our time. Nothing to do, but enjoy him and his creativity. I'm so glad he's now available for the new generations to appreciate too.

  • @wesleytrott6397
    @wesleytrott6397 Před 7 měsíci +414

    I love how everyone in the control room looks as astonished and amazed as I feel while watching this. Jordan is one of a kind for sure. I think Jordan is just as important as John Petrucci when it comes to the sound and feel of Dream Theater's music. Jordan and John together = magic.

    • @Technocosm
      @Technocosm Před 7 měsíci +7

      I thought they were more laughing at the ridiculous over the top of it. Doesn’t fit the vibe.

    • @MyRealName
      @MyRealName Před 7 měsíci +19

      @@Technocosm Exactly, it's all about fun. Obviously he's not the guy you would call in for an actual studio recording for Alicia Keys. You can get anyone for that, won't matter.

    • @AnotherDay-ce6th
      @AnotherDay-ce6th Před 7 měsíci +9

      @@Technocosm still he did an amazing job. He's the wizard.

    • @AnotherDay-ce6th
      @AnotherDay-ce6th Před 7 měsíci +12

      Actually, it was Portnoy and Petrucci the double magic.

    • @cgbyrobert
      @cgbyrobert Před 7 měsíci +7

      He is the real star. Dt fans just don't see it because guitars are cool.

  • @Beastintheomlet
    @Beastintheomlet Před 7 měsíci +236

    That chromatic run down into the chorus is so incredible.

    • @andrewtregoning
      @andrewtregoning Před 7 měsíci +15

      if alicia hears this she will 100% play that the next time she does this live 😆

    • @NoFunkGiven
      @NoFunkGiven Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@andrewtregoning 100% and she should :D

    • @Ger360Master
      @Ger360Master Před 6 měsíci +1

      Could you tag the time stamp, please? 🥺

    • @NoFunkGiven
      @NoFunkGiven Před 6 měsíci

      @@Ger360Master 7:46

    • @Goodmorningmg
      @Goodmorningmg Před 6 měsíci

      That whole chorus hits like crack, so good sheesh

  • @geekydiplomat
    @geekydiplomat Před 4 měsíci +29

    Man I love his reaction when got the right key and hearing the song with the track then proceeds to work his magic.

  • @kieranmcfarlane560
    @kieranmcfarlane560 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The way he ended that second run through improved an already great song! He's so good

  • @cketchum
    @cketchum Před 6 měsíci +475

    The existence of this video significantly improves CZcams. Astonishing in every regard. I also love enjoying the responses of the production team! True audiophiles.

  • @ThyLLiS-
    @ThyLLiS- Před 5 měsíci +439

    This is mind blowing.
    My favorite part : 8:37 when he starts playing ragtime style. I don't know why, but I had tears rolling down my face.
    The word was said at the beginning of the video : he is a wizard.

    • @ScottieKen
      @ScottieKen Před 4 měsíci +6

      thanks for pointing that out. I wasn't thinking of it that way but you're right! that was badass!

    • @SouPNaZi316
      @SouPNaZi316 Před 4 měsíci

      YES! so good!

    • @ricardsolamestres3668
      @ricardsolamestres3668 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Best part of the video indeed!

    • @yak6896
      @yak6896 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Totally made me laugh, what a musician.

    • @laurentiglesias4090
      @laurentiglesias4090 Před 4 měsíci +6

      I had tears rolling down my face too.

  • @erikllanosv8408
    @erikllanosv8408 Před měsícem +3

    this video makes me cry, This man has a way of transmitting the music that runs through his veins. its just amazing, thanks for this masterpiece.

  • @TrashWerewolf
    @TrashWerewolf Před 9 dny +1

    I absolutely love watching people who are considered the best at what they do, SHOW you why people feel that way about them! Amazing!

  • @JacquesLeCoq26
    @JacquesLeCoq26 Před 5 měsíci +172

    This video should have billions of views. Jordan is a national treasure 🫡

  • @elpresuntoimplicado
    @elpresuntoimplicado Před 7 měsíci +133

    There are pianists, then him 🎉🎉🎉

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 7 měsíci +14

      He's something else!

    • @bitbotrecords
      @bitbotrecords Před 7 měsíci +4

      Amazing ❤, more of these sessions please 🥺

    • @mayiask654
      @mayiask654 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Can't decide if I should be inspired or totally frustrated.
      Right now I tend to lean towards the latter.
      Honestly I'm thinking about throwing my piano out of the window and switching to Jaw Harps...😁😉

    • @colorcaoz
      @colorcaoz Před 7 měsíci +1

      During covid times, i watched him playing guitar and its insane.

    • @pihermoso11
      @pihermoso11 Před 7 měsíci

      Skill wise, Nahre Sol could give him a run for his money, both of them are Julliard graduates

  • @kylestevens5835
    @kylestevens5835 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That’s why Jordan is the wizard of of the keys! So amazing to watch him his CZcams channel is amazing as well!

  • @kibagami25
    @kibagami25 Před 4 měsíci +3

    omg that rag time section was amazing. I could listen to him for hours. please make more.

  • @ModestNeophyte
    @ModestNeophyte Před 7 měsíci +245

    I AM TOTALLY HERE FOR THIS FORMAT!!! I'm familiar with Drumeo doing this, but we definitely need a piano version of that! Please keep these coming!

    • @rmoultonrmoulton145
      @rmoultonrmoulton145 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Agreed...obviously drawing information from the superb Drumeo videos like this. What I believe would make these special in their own way is how much more freedom a pianist has and how much more they can do with a song. This could be very cool when they get the right people.

  • @j.r.1030
    @j.r.1030 Před 7 měsíci +188

    Been a fan of his since he joined Dream Theater in ‘99, and the guy can still make absolute magic, and make it look so effortless and playful.

    • @indilandojones
      @indilandojones Před 7 měsíci

      Same bro! I was in 11th grade when I first heard DT's SFAM, and WOW! I've been a fan ever since....I'm 38 now.

    • @ababafgatg
      @ababafgatg Před 7 měsíci +1

      Oh he’s from Dream Theater? Hmm would’ve been nice if the video actually stated that at all.

    • @martins2043
      @martins2043 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@indilandojones Almost the same experience. When I was in high school my drum instructor introduced me to Dream Theater. I just happened to buy Scenes From a Memory as my first album of theirs and to this day still consider it the best. That album did not leave my car's cd player for over 1 year straight my senior year. I listened to it over and over without end. The best was when I would pull out of the parking lot on a Friday and it just so happened the last track had just kicked in "Feelin good this Friday afternoon..." I'm 40 now.

    • @DoobieFerguson
      @DoobieFerguson Před 7 měsíci

      @@ababafgatg It...it did though. It's also in the description

  • @siggi8893
    @siggi8893 Před 22 dny +3

    The instant creativity and ability to swap between completely different ideas are inspirational. I do not know one thing about music, but I play around with improv acting as a hobby and really do admire the speed and range of his creativity showcased here. There's a lot of multitasking going on in flowing smoothly from one idea to the next. Neither getting stuck with in train of thought, nor getting jumbled with too many ideas at once. To keep that headspace whilst performing requires 100% pressence and a deep rooted technical ability.
    I take my hat off, sir!

  • @truthseeker4573
    @truthseeker4573 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Haven’t thought of Jordan in years. Forgot how incredibly insanely good he is at the keys!! And perfect pitch?! Whaaa?!!! 😮 So inspiring. Haven’t felt so inspired since watching clips of Oscar Peterson and Art Tatum years ago. Super cool vid!! 👏 👏 👏

  • @GeeSides
    @GeeSides Před 6 měsíci +154

    Jordan is a freak of nature man. The guy is so knowledgeable about music in general, but his ability with the keys is from another dimension. It is a joy to see him playing

  • @DuhBla
    @DuhBla Před 6 měsíci +521

    The way Jordan mouthed "oh my god" and that face of happy realization when the piano track surpassed his expectation made me smile. Alicia Keys definitely hit you in the right spot which made this song so iconic. Witnessing Jordan's moment of joy and jamming to the song totally made my day. Thank you!

    • @mantelmann13
      @mantelmann13 Před 6 měsíci +21

      Please tell me that you are just kidding.

    • @jeanpigeon3784
      @jeanpigeon3784 Před 6 měsíci +47

      ​@@mantelmann13more often than not, less IS more

    • @adry1127
      @adry1127 Před 6 měsíci +2

      And the way he thought It was "clever".. I was like oh at least he thinks the Queen is clever 😂....the last versión yes...needs to go back to the studio with her!

    • @michaelpark5681
      @michaelpark5681 Před 6 měsíci +4

      What are you talking about? This video only solidified my long held opinion that hip hop isn't real music.

    • @DuhBla
      @DuhBla Před 6 měsíci +47

      @@michaelpark5681 You're allowed to have an opinion, but calling hip hop not real music is a bit much. Music is just a string of sounds strung together and its meant to move you the way the artist intends to. Hip hop is trying to move you with words. If its not your thing, fine, but straight up calling it not-real is just being ignorant.

  • @Cxrinae
    @Cxrinae Před 7 dny +1

    This man flexes constantly but is also incredibly humble lol

  • @johnchase3920
    @johnchase3920 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Always love checking out what’s running through Jordan’s mind.
    The guy can make you laugh and cry all at the same time.
    Inspirational… Thank you!

  • @ysfaziz909
    @ysfaziz909 Před 7 měsíci +216

    make it as a seriessss!!!! this is what we need!!!! jordan is so freaking perfect, just a peek of the song he manage to play it like original! so happy by watching this

    • @andrewyee5490
      @andrewyee5490 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Yes, I second this. I love the format of this. Space for self-discovery and then remixing the original. Please consider making this a series with Jordan at the helm, and your wonderful reactions.

  • @maxsilbert
    @maxsilbert Před 7 měsíci +208

    More of these types of videos pleeaaasseee 🙏😭😭. I'm already addicted to the drumeo ones and this was satisfying on a whole new level!

    • @44nnddyy
      @44nnddyy Před 7 měsíci +4

      yes please @pianote

    • @starryskysrhere
      @starryskysrhere Před 7 měsíci +3

      I concur. I am a Pianote member, but I watch Drumeo Live Streams a lot because they have awesome musicians consistently. For 7 years in, somehow Pianote doesn't seem to have cut their chops yet!!!

    • @jimmyscott7414
      @jimmyscott7414 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Same. Watched loads of the Drumeo ones. They’re great.

    • @alteredstate7746
      @alteredstate7746 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Bingo !!!! huge follwer growth with this type pf content and truly shows masters of their craft

  • @indiarodgers3739
    @indiarodgers3739 Před 18 dny

    I am literally in tears, the amount of talent, creativity, and skill is just mindblowing. Jordan is so much fun.

  • @falsemcnuggethope
    @falsemcnuggethope Před 3 měsíci +3

    The reactions from both the control room and Jordan were priceless.

  • @johnbsouth1
    @johnbsouth1 Před 7 měsíci +329

    If you are not familiar with Dream Theater then you have missed out on the band that turned most musicians on to this incredible player.

    • @AlanJohnPeach
      @AlanJohnPeach Před 6 měsíci +28

      You misspelled it *Liquid Tension Experiment

    • @cryptoboner2181
      @cryptoboner2181 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@AlanJohnPeachuniversal mind!

    • @zennyfrommoga
      @zennyfrommoga Před 6 měsíci +16

      ​@@AlanJohnPeachnah. Way more people know Ruddess through DT than Liquid Tension

    • @alucard0712
      @alucard0712 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Whole Dream Theater :-)

    • @AlanJohnPeach
      @AlanJohnPeach Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@zennyfrommogaFair I suppose, from my experience was the opposite. I and nearly any metalhead friend I had found Dream Theatre's vocals kinda naff, and didn't bother, but heard "acid rain" and put it on repeat over and over

  • @spatz813
    @spatz813 Před 7 měsíci +155

    This guy is my hero and I just heard him for the first time. It's literally how you envision wanting to know music when you first start playing. Protect that man at all costs. Mind blown.

    • @IndubitablyMad
      @IndubitablyMad Před 7 měsíci +18

      Dream Theater :) You won't regret listening to them.

    • @Sacred_Silence
      @Sacred_Silence Před 7 měsíci +3

      Dream Theater my friend. You're welcome.

    • @shanesjourney
      @shanesjourney Před 7 měsíci +1

      Go and listen to Dream Theater man. 😊

    • @perks8334
      @perks8334 Před 7 měsíci

      It’s the thoughts in your head when you’re listening but if you could actually play it in the moment, absolutely amazing

    • @thelastjuiceblender5915
      @thelastjuiceblender5915 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@perks8334Everyone can play given the time but what makes someone unique is the ability to put melody into it

  • @comadoof
    @comadoof Před 19 dny +4

    That last riff on the first take was insane

  • @moodlofiliminal
    @moodlofiliminal Před měsícem

    I literally had tears in my eyes. To be so moved by a song that it just grabs you. I was beyond transported.

  • @forrestperkins6237
    @forrestperkins6237 Před 7 měsíci +70

    Had the opportunity to see Jordan perform countless times, met him twice, such an incredibly talented guy.

    • @brandontadday6288
      @brandontadday6288 Před 7 měsíci

      Such a nice guy in person. Petrucci was super chill as well! Met them both at a meet and greet before they performed on the self-titled tour cycle!

  • @CwisAeon
    @CwisAeon Před 5 měsíci +39

    The one thing about people with people with perfect pitch, is that they’ll let you know they have perfect pitch

  • @RastaganTheGreen
    @RastaganTheGreen Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for making this song listenable!

  • @n8-cre8s95
    @n8-cre8s95 Před dnem +1

    Amazing job!!!! LOVED The electric guitar parts

  • @Viralbutnotyet
    @Viralbutnotyet Před 5 měsíci +140

    Its honestly mind boggling that so many artists exist in this world who would never even hear a song and have the chance to add something to it, and seeing what he did in such a short time was inspiring and at the same time heart breaking.

  • @drums4lyfe0987
    @drums4lyfe0987 Před 7 měsíci +70

    Even as a drummer it is mesmerizing to watch him play so effortlessly

  • @scarsunseen24
    @scarsunseen24 Před 4 měsíci +6

    I've been a mega fan of his since the late 90s. Seen him in Dream Theater 6 times. He's... magic. A straight up wizard.

  • @kingkonzschoolofmusic9127
    @kingkonzschoolofmusic9127 Před měsícem

    It's so incredible to see a musician on this level just shredding and sounding soooooo beautiful!!! LOVE IT!

  • @FanPhys
    @FanPhys Před 5 měsíci +281

    Utterly mind-blowing musicality. Yes, he's shredding, but it's never mindless or uncalled for. I love every minute of it and could watch it for hours.

    • @TheChillMelodist
      @TheChillMelodist Před 4 měsíci +21

      lol, 90% of it was mindless shredding. The vast majority of it does not fit with the song whatsoever and is just a shredding showcase completely overshadowing what any part of the original song is doing

    • @Allan_Stone
      @Allan_Stone Před 4 měsíci +8

      ​@@TheChillMelodistjust sounds like he's messing around and having fun with it to me

    • @Deadman6699
      @Deadman6699 Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@TheChillMelodist What Jordan did was make the original at least someone bearable to listen to.

    • @ymmv99
      @ymmv99 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @TheChillMelodist
      Yep, that's Jordan Rudess allright. He's a very accomplished keyboard player, but he just LOVES overplaying. "Too many notes" is his method operandus unfortunately. He doesn't pay heed to what the song needs, he wants to show off and plays the most tacky, tasteless improvisations.
      I actually like show off musicianship, but Jordan Rudess is too much for me. (Rick Wakeman falls into the same category).

    • @TheChillMelodist
      @TheChillMelodist Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@Deadman6699 ahh yes another prog music elitist who MUST hate any form of mainstream music.

  • @muhammadadlan4350
    @muhammadadlan4350 Před 7 měsíci +321

    The man just invented progressive pop 😅

    • @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266
      @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 Před 7 měsíci +15

      Actually, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys did it with Pet Sounds, then The Beatles copied him and from then on, many psychedelic rock and prog rock bands were influenced.
      Without The Beach Boys, there would be no prog rock.

    • @davidr2421
      @davidr2421 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Listen to some Frost*. Jem Godfrey takes the "prog pop" idea to an insane level, and he's nearly the same calibre of keybordist as Jordan.

    • @dalibor.veselinovic
      @dalibor.veselinovic Před 6 měsíci

      😂 😉 👏

    • @NikolaEON
      @NikolaEON Před 6 měsíci

      Ever heard of "It Bites" just to name one of the great pop prog rock band

    • @eduardomorenorojas5756
      @eduardomorenorojas5756 Před 6 měsíci

      Listen to Thomas Lang is an amazing drummer, he has an album called progpop, is mindblowing 👌🏻

  • @harithaldurrah
    @harithaldurrah Před 3 měsíci +1

    My jaw dropped. I love dream theater and this testing is showing how much talent is in this band

  • @alexn3574
    @alexn3574 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This musician absolutely killed it. What a great video

  • @SwedeSpeeder
    @SwedeSpeeder Před 7 měsíci +100

    I've been a fan of Dream Theater for 30 years now, and while Jordan hasn't been with them that long, he has been with them for somewhere around 20 of those years and I have never been more impressed than I am right now. That was awesome.
    Thank you for getting him in the studio to do this. :)

    • @PrzemeQ_XY
      @PrzemeQ_XY Před 7 měsíci +6

      Dream Theater - such a legendary band. Ahhhh...
      Been relistening their first albums lately. Masterpieces of such an uncanny caliber
      When you meet someone who's familiar with them - you simply know you're dealing with a fellow men of culture 🙏

    • @123oner2
      @123oner2 Před 7 měsíci +3

      I'd say 20yrs is quiteeeee long

    • @SixStryng
      @SixStryng Před 7 měsíci +3

      It’s been almost 25 years dude.

    • @SwedeSpeeder
      @SwedeSpeeder Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@SixStryng Yeah, that's "around 20" years.

    • @BamaMatters11
      @BamaMatters11 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@SwedeSpeeder No, no it's not. It's closer to around 25 years smdh.

  • @peevonb7070
    @peevonb7070 Před 7 měsíci +49

    Worked with him a few times. Such a great musician and super kind and sincere. That will not fade in a memory.

    • @driftless7134
      @driftless7134 Před 7 měsíci +3

      It's always struck me over the years how genuinely nice Rudess and Petrucci are.

    • @danielhall7996
      @danielhall7996 Před 7 měsíci +4

      They really are. Every time I’ve met either one of them, they’ve sat down and talked with me like I was someone really important, and I’m a nobody.

  • @LucasAlfa.
    @LucasAlfa. Před 4 měsíci

    soo glad to be alive to realize there is so much to hear, so much talent, thank you, you make my day

  • @ASCII_68
    @ASCII_68 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for presenting another awesome episode with the keys-wizzard. always a lesson to see and hear master jordan at his Korg. what a joy.

  • @14percentviking
    @14percentviking Před 5 měsíci +135

    I didn't think I could love his performance more, and he kept stepping up levels. Ridiculously good! I hope Jay Z sees this and gives Jordan a call. We need a reboot!!

    • @setonhillstudios
      @setonhillstudios Před 4 měsíci +1

      Let'ssssss Gooooo! Would love to hear that version happen! 🤘🏻

    • @KSS184
      @KSS184 Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah they totally need this arrogant keyboard nerd trying to steal spotlight and not listen to anyone.

    • @albiewitz2686
      @albiewitz2686 Před 3 měsíci

      Except that this was horrible and nothing he played at any moment complemented the track. Period.

    • @matthewhaubert5549
      @matthewhaubert5549 Před 3 měsíci

      What lol ​@@albiewitz2686

  • @devilsephiroth9000
    @devilsephiroth9000 Před 5 měsíci +33

    Brought me to tears. A world class new York pianist vibing out to this track on piano for the first time

  • @wadetoenjes7690
    @wadetoenjes7690 Před 8 dny +2

    This is my 5th time coming back to watch this since it was released. Never gets old with Rudess!

  • @thechangingtimes
    @thechangingtimes Před 2 měsíci +2

    Jordan is simply incredible. He is operating at a genius concert pianist level… his “guitar” playing is better than 99% of players out there… just astonishing…

  • @danyaelcadaoas2688
    @danyaelcadaoas2688 Před 7 měsíci +48

    that bridge to chorus transition at 10:52 sounds awesome and magical!!! Jordan is a world treasure

    • @dowal199
      @dowal199 Před 7 měsíci +2

      He does the same stuff like everytime before that. Incline scale or figure on the build up chord. Really nothing special 😅

    • @danyaelcadaoas2688
      @danyaelcadaoas2688 Před 7 měsíci +11

      @@dowal199 yea I just mean its sounds awesome and his musical choices and decisions for the parts are great. Just because u know the theory doesnt make it less awesome.

    • @albaal7035
      @albaal7035 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Glad you commented this! That part onwards was my favorite of the whole video.

    • @Rondo2ooo
      @Rondo2ooo Před 7 měsíci

      ​@dowal199 If the result moves, it's special. Technical aspects don't matter if it serves the music.

  • @leoroy7118
    @leoroy7118 Před 7 měsíci +66

    Truly a wizard of the KEYS.
    Thanks for bringing him on the show.❤

  • @ninobrown5555
    @ninobrown5555 Před 29 dny

    when the music connection syncs like nature, makes you flood with emotions. What an artist Jordan is! EPIC!

  • @rizkyrakhmat1
    @rizkyrakhmat1 Před měsícem +1

    that hand man, this man lived a magnificent life from that hand alone. its a clear gift.

  • @nxdRulezZz
    @nxdRulezZz Před 7 měsíci +35

    The Ragtime bit was just absolute mind-blow that came out of nowhere. What an absolute Legend.

  • @mikej6565
    @mikej6565 Před 4 měsíci +28

    Jordan's capabilities are beyond comprehension. The dude's as good as any human will ever get at the keys. He shreds the keys like Petrucci shreds guitar, and then some!

    • @AlexRamosDrTaz
      @AlexRamosDrTaz Před 4 měsíci +1

      Jordan practiced quite a bit of guitar during Covid. He's become a decent shredder there too. Not quite like JP but still...

    • @youtubestyle293
      @youtubestyle293 Před 4 měsíci

      Yo, please search Lingus by Snarky Puppy and watch Cory Henry. I'll be waiting :)

  • @remy7011
    @remy7011 Před měsícem

    I totally changed the vibe of the song! I hope you’ll continue with this kind of content! That’s so fun!!!

  • @juuproject6634
    @juuproject6634 Před měsícem +1

    Man, i had to rewatch it 3 times no lies ❤❤
    I love how they just let him do what he wants and he made incredible versions❤ man totally a genius 😭😭

  • @mosman93
    @mosman93 Před 5 měsíci +132

    I love when Jordan closes his eyes and starts to 'lock in' on what he is hearing. Simply phenomenal.
    Lisa, I also LOVE your reactions as well. Proud to be part of the Painote journey.

  • @sidartha96
    @sidartha96 Před 6 měsíci +70

    Jordan is a genius. His knowledge of music is phenomenal. And his ability to adapt to and create music is truly incredible.

  • @mediaprofesi
    @mediaprofesi Před 4 dny +1

    fantastic, this man so great!! subscribed

  • @KevinVenturePhilippines
    @KevinVenturePhilippines Před měsícem +1

    Bro, that brought me to tears! Your mastery is unreal.

  • @MyExRebirth
    @MyExRebirth Před 6 měsíci +16

    My dude just upgraded those hit tracks by 5000% in an improvised session! That's why I love Progressive Music!

  • @benjaminjohnson8431
    @benjaminjohnson8431 Před 7 měsíci +44

    Jordan Rudess is an all time great. Seeing him in concert with Dream Theater is always worth it!

  • @JoshuaKing1215
    @JoshuaKing1215 Před 27 dny

    A true genius is someone who can do this amazingly complicated feat, and still have FUN with it, and this man was damn well grinning. That’s a genius

  • @mystscot9814
    @mystscot9814 Před 2 měsíci

    As a piano player for many years, all I can say with confidence is I will never get to Jordan's level of playing, skills and technique. He really is a one of a kind, but I love the guy is so humble, grounded and down to earth with no inflated ego, just pure musicianship couple with passion in all of the videos that I have seen of him. :)

  • @surrealisticfantasy
    @surrealisticfantasy Před 5 měsíci +27

    The orchestral additions this guy just made.. relaunch the single with it

  • @addicuscohen
    @addicuscohen Před 7 měsíci +26

    There's artists, then there's composers, then there's Jordan Rudess! Simply amazing!

  • @petermcmurray2807
    @petermcmurray2807 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am blown away this is phenomenal Dream Theater here I come. The theory breakdown on the first set was great.🥰

  • @williamredpath861
    @williamredpath861 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Jordan Rudess is a true gift to the world.