Jordan Rudess Hears Alicia Keys for the FIRST TIME! 🔥

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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  • @paulplain
    @paulplain3 ай бұрын

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

  • @thomasgoode7322

    @thomasgoode7322

    2 ай бұрын

    lol yup - new game + mode with allllllll the powers

  • @MrChacha355

    @MrChacha355

    2 ай бұрын

    Hahahahah that was brilliant!

  • @ustinho

    @ustinho

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @rockyrodmusic

    @rockyrodmusic

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @andreb9529

    @andreb9529

    Ай бұрын

    best comment

  • @nonamech14
    @nonamech147 ай бұрын

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

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Hahaha completely agree!

  • @PraiseYeezus

    @PraiseYeezus

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @iamLionman

    @iamLionman

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@PraiseYeezusI can do this

  • @istophillips

    @istophillips

    7 ай бұрын

    No, he missing the move to Bb

  • @krbmsw
    @krbmsw4 ай бұрын

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

  • @laaaliiiluuu

    @laaaliiiluuu

    3 ай бұрын

    Except James LaBrie lol

  • @TheGino1579

    @TheGino1579

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @Gonzka_

    @Gonzka_

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @Podus81

    @Podus81

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @Gonzka_

    @Gonzka_

    2 ай бұрын

    @@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
    @somnambulist834 күн бұрын

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

  • @brickwilliamsguitar6307
    @brickwilliamsguitar63077 ай бұрын

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

  • @JaredGH26

    @JaredGH26

    7 ай бұрын

    Dream Theater baby!

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Stay tuned ;)

  • @rickyjackson3707

    @rickyjackson3707

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @philipbrowne63
    @philipbrowne635 ай бұрын

    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

    5 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @Renaissance_Engineer

    @Renaissance_Engineer

    5 ай бұрын

    Imagine if he had patches prepared

  • @christopheroquist5738

    @christopheroquist5738

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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

    4 ай бұрын

    Honky Tonk? You mean ragtime?

  • @edmiddlebrooks1696
    @edmiddlebrooks16963 ай бұрын

    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

    3 ай бұрын

    The booth reactions were fantastic.

  • @Koncs86

    @Koncs86

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @edmiddlebrooks1696

    @edmiddlebrooks1696

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Koncs86 yep! Loves me some Reason!

  • @szabolcsbotos5941
    @szabolcsbotos59414 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

    @@centerfear-mysterycrimerec3627 Love Dream Theater.

  • @kreush7329

    @kreush7329

    3 ай бұрын

    @@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

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @timpricedrums

    @timpricedrums

    3 ай бұрын

    The ignorance in the control booth is strong

  • @forthrightnight
    @forthrightnight5 ай бұрын

    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

    5 ай бұрын

    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

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@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

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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

    5 ай бұрын

    as a 97 years old burger king worker i agree

  • @daltonsband

    @daltonsband

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @zoltomar4759
    @zoltomar47597 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @zoltomar4759

    @zoltomar4759

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @julien2231

    @julien2231

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@whatilearnttoday5295still a talent😂

  • @gregoryschleitwiler9601

    @gregoryschleitwiler9601

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @wavy5760

    @wavy5760

    7 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @EbokTnayrb
    @EbokTnayrb4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @tmondecar

    @tmondecar

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @curiousmind1991

    @curiousmind1991

    4 ай бұрын

    @@tmondecar sad but true :P

  • @UnjustifiedRecs

    @UnjustifiedRecs

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @gsustime
    @gsustime4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @tgonnabfamous13
    @tgonnabfamous135 ай бұрын

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

  • @marker113

    @marker113

    5 ай бұрын

    Check out Ronald Jenkees

  • @lowly.8776

    @lowly.8776

    5 ай бұрын

    And the fact he improvised it sheesh

  • @aesop2733

    @aesop2733

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@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

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @andrewbayley9096

    @andrewbayley9096

    5 ай бұрын

    Bro what was that?!

  • @DavidBennettPiano
    @DavidBennettPiano7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @eyesoulyou2086

    @eyesoulyou2086

    7 ай бұрын

    Do you bass , and note melody indication ( rap)

  • @wendellhanes1

    @wendellhanes1

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    @@wendellhanes1no don’t discount or undermine his abilities

  • @karlallen9608

    @karlallen9608

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @geekydiplomat
    @geekydiplomat4 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheMercuryMeter
    @TheMercuryMeterАй бұрын

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

  • @ikarusxv
    @ikarusxv7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    YES! 😂😂😂

  • @tylerleon8888

    @tylerleon8888

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @RobsonNogueira29

    @RobsonNogueira29

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @muzikimtaani

    @muzikimtaani

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @tylerleon8888

    @tylerleon8888

    6 ай бұрын

    @@muzikimtaani precious few

  • @zeroChannelJJ
    @zeroChannelJJ7 ай бұрын

    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...

  • @BAE51C
    @BAE51C3 ай бұрын

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

  • @Battlehammer333

    @Battlehammer333

    14 күн бұрын

    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

    13 күн бұрын

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

  • @BAE51C

    @BAE51C

    9 күн бұрын

    @@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

    9 күн бұрын

    @@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

    8 күн бұрын

    @@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.

  • @justanothernoobe
    @justanothernoobeАй бұрын

    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.40647 ай бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

    Dream Theater is just amazing

  • @sixmillionaccountssilenced6721

    @sixmillionaccountssilenced6721

    6 ай бұрын

    Portnoy said the same about Bumblefoot haha.

  • @hjeb1986

    @hjeb1986

    6 ай бұрын

    I think Petrucci said that he writes and Jordan perfects it

  • @allenalla7498

    @allenalla7498

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @dennoow

    @dennoow

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@allenalla7498bumblefoot is a freak of nature

  • @Schoritzobandit
    @Schoritzobandit5 ай бұрын

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

  • @willfrancescofini

    @willfrancescofini

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @stevehayes4722
    @stevehayes47224 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @dajolaw
    @dajolaw3 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @Jimgress
    @Jimgress4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

    That is the word! Transcendent!!

  • @graham1403

    @graham1403

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @skyd171

    @skyd171

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @yanicklefebvre827

    @yanicklefebvre827

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@skyd171 Ah ty!

  • @na-tv6rn

    @na-tv6rn

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @TomasiAkimeta
    @TomasiAkimeta7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @djbministry

    @djbministry

    7 ай бұрын

    This happens a every church every Sunday ..

  • @wavy5760

    @wavy5760

    7 ай бұрын

    Crossover is always beautiful

  • @kajetanmalinowski892

    @kajetanmalinowski892

    7 ай бұрын

    Spot on, I thought the exactly same thing

  • @karu6111

    @karu6111

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @christopherdavis1012
    @christopherdavis1012Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @comadoof
    @comadoof18 күн бұрын

    That last riff on the first take was insane

  • @Beastintheomlet
    @Beastintheomlet7 ай бұрын

    That chromatic run down into the chorus is so incredible.

  • @andrewtregoning

    @andrewtregoning

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @NoFunkGiven

    @NoFunkGiven

    7 ай бұрын

    @@andrewtregoning 100% and she should :D

  • @Ger360Master

    @Ger360Master

    6 ай бұрын

    Could you tag the time stamp, please? 🥺

  • @NoFunkGiven

    @NoFunkGiven

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Ger360Master 7:46

  • @Goodmorningmg

    @Goodmorningmg

    6 ай бұрын

    That whole chorus hits like crack, so good sheesh

  • @MrMarcoUnico
    @MrMarcoUnico6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @emilegeorge9802

    @emilegeorge9802

    6 ай бұрын

    Wow.....ur so lucky😊😊

  • @jacocilliers2145
    @jacocilliers21454 ай бұрын

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

  • @Cxrinae
    @Cxrinae5 күн бұрын

    This man flexes constantly but is also incredibly humble lol

  • @wesleytrott6397
    @wesleytrott63977 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @MyRealName

    @MyRealName

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @AnotherDay-ce6th

    @AnotherDay-ce6th

    7 ай бұрын

    Actually, it was Portnoy and Petrucci the double magic.

  • @cgbyrobert

    @cgbyrobert

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @johanvanhuyssteen9217
    @johanvanhuyssteen92176 ай бұрын

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

  • @ActuallyEric

    @ActuallyEric

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @CasualElk

    @CasualElk

    5 ай бұрын

    i did shed tears

  • @KalosPVP

    @KalosPVP

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @arinazarian2781

    @arinazarian2781

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @nathandelamora7107

    @nathandelamora7107

    5 ай бұрын

    I said the same thing

  • @kieranmcfarlane560
    @kieranmcfarlane5603 ай бұрын

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

  • @jesusmax007
    @jesusmax0073 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @GeeSides
    @GeeSides6 ай бұрын

    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

  • @wongsakornwattanavekin7328

    @wongsakornwattanavekin7328

    6 ай бұрын

    "A freak of nature", Mike Mangini just released that song too lol

  • @crashcoursezed7947

    @crashcoursezed7947

    6 ай бұрын

    A literal wizard!

  • @cketchum
    @cketchum6 ай бұрын

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

  • @seitanarchist

    @seitanarchist

    6 ай бұрын

    Astonishing, you say? 😏

  • @scarsunseen24
    @scarsunseen244 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @falsemcnuggethope
    @falsemcnuggethope3 ай бұрын

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

  • @JacquesLeCoq26
    @JacquesLeCoq265 ай бұрын

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

  • @j.r.1030
    @j.r.10307 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @martins2043

    @martins2043

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@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

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @TrashWerewolf
    @TrashWerewolf7 күн бұрын

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

  • @kylestevens5835
    @kylestevens58352 ай бұрын

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

  • @nxdRulezZz
    @nxdRulezZz7 ай бұрын

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

  • @ThyLLiS-
    @ThyLLiS-4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @SouPNaZi316

    @SouPNaZi316

    4 ай бұрын

    YES! so good!

  • @ricardsolamestres3668

    @ricardsolamestres3668

    4 ай бұрын

    Best part of the video indeed!

  • @yak6896

    @yak6896

    4 ай бұрын

    Totally made me laugh, what a musician.

  • @laurentiglesias4090

    @laurentiglesias4090

    4 ай бұрын

    I had tears rolling down my face too.

  • @erikllanosv8408
    @erikllanosv8408Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @truthseeker4573
    @truthseeker45734 ай бұрын

    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!! 👏 👏 👏

  • @ysfaziz909
    @ysfaziz9097 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @johnbsouth1
    @johnbsouth16 ай бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

    You misspelled it *Liquid Tension Experiment

  • @cryptoboner2181

    @cryptoboner2181

    6 ай бұрын

    @@AlanJohnPeachuniversal mind!

  • @zennyfrommoga

    @zennyfrommoga

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @alucard0712

    @alucard0712

    6 ай бұрын

    Whole Dream Theater :-)

  • @AlanJohnPeach

    @AlanJohnPeach

    6 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @kibagami25
    @kibagami254 ай бұрын

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

  • @johnchase3920
    @johnchase39203 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @Viralbutnotyet
    @Viralbutnotyet4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @forrestperkins6237
    @forrestperkins62377 ай бұрын

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

  • @brandontadday6288

    @brandontadday6288

    7 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @wadetoenjes7690
    @wadetoenjes76906 күн бұрын

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

  • @TemProduction
    @TemProduction3 ай бұрын

    WTF IS GOING ON HERE!! THIS IS NUTS WE NEED A SERIES WITH THIS MAN!!!

  • @ModestNeophyte
    @ModestNeophyte7 ай бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @drums4lyfe0987
    @drums4lyfe09877 ай бұрын

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

  • @harithaldurrah
    @harithaldurrah3 ай бұрын

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

  • @indiarodgers3739
    @indiarodgers373916 күн бұрын

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

  • @elpresuntoimplicado
    @elpresuntoimplicado7 ай бұрын

    There are pianists, then him 🎉🎉🎉

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    7 ай бұрын

    He's something else!

  • @bitbotrecords

    @bitbotrecords

    7 ай бұрын

    Amazing ❤, more of these sessions please 🥺

  • @mayiask654

    @mayiask654

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @pihermoso11

    @pihermoso11

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @spatz813
    @spatz8137 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Sacred_Silence

    @Sacred_Silence

    7 ай бұрын

    Dream Theater my friend. You're welcome.

  • @shanesjourney

    @shanesjourney

    7 ай бұрын

    Go and listen to Dream Theater man. 😊

  • @perks8334

    @perks8334

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @thechangingtimes
    @thechangingtimesАй бұрын

    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…

  • @siggi8893
    @siggi889320 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @devilsephiroth9000
    @devilsephiroth90005 ай бұрын

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

  • @CwisAeon
    @CwisAeon5 ай бұрын

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

  • @MBudget

    @MBudget

    2 ай бұрын

    haha thats so true

  • @petert8507

    @petert8507

    3 күн бұрын

    Yes, and who cares

  • @moodlofiliminal
    @moodlofiliminalАй бұрын

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

  • @MarkWiseTechno
    @MarkWiseTechno4 ай бұрын

    That sound he went to at the end when jamming with the full track was magical. Jesus Christ that was incredible. And Drumeo just had Portnoy on playing Nickleback! Gonna be amazing those two in the same band again!

  • @surrealisticfantasy
    @surrealisticfantasy5 ай бұрын

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

  • @MyExRebirth
    @MyExRebirth6 ай бұрын

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

  • @williamredpath861
    @williamredpath8613 ай бұрын

    Jordan Rudess is a true gift to the world.

  • @charleslee1862
    @charleslee1862Ай бұрын

    wow he made this song so much better on the first listen!

  • @DuhBla
    @DuhBla6 ай бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

    Please tell me that you are just kidding.

  • @jeanpigeon3784

    @jeanpigeon3784

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@mantelmann13more often than not, less IS more

  • @adry1127

    @adry1127

    6 ай бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @DuhBla

    @DuhBla

    6 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @sidartha96
    @sidartha966 ай бұрын

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

  • @kingkonzschoolofmusic9127
    @kingkonzschoolofmusic9127Ай бұрын

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

  • @rizkyrakhmat1
    @rizkyrakhmat1Ай бұрын

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

  • @leoroy7118
    @leoroy71187 ай бұрын

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

  • @peevonb7070
    @peevonb70707 ай бұрын

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

  • @driftless7134

    @driftless7134

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @danielhall7996

    @danielhall7996

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @alfredex22
    @alfredex22Ай бұрын

    When he selected the Pull me Under Preset... Ok here we go my man! Big DT fan for years

  • @kirktown2046
    @kirktown20464 ай бұрын

    Man, this Rudess guy has such musical feels, this was freaking awesome!

  • @FanPhys
    @FanPhys5 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @Deadman6699

    @Deadman6699

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @ymmv99

    @ymmv99

    4 ай бұрын

    @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

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @benjaminjohnson8431
    @benjaminjohnson84317 ай бұрын

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

  • @rickymarino1208
    @rickymarino12083 ай бұрын

    these guys with this much music history can play almost anything but defo improv any song

  • @schectertheboy
    @schectertheboy3 ай бұрын

    I never know keyboard is able to do pinch harmonic!!!! He turn his keyboard into EPIC guitar shreddong session. Love it, vibe with it all the way in. I totally feel overwhelmed with how good he is. 🤘🏻🤘🏻😊😊

  • @14percentviking
    @14percentviking5 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @KSS184

    @KSS184

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @albiewitz2686

    @albiewitz2686

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @matthewhaubert5549

    @matthewhaubert5549

    3 ай бұрын

    What lol ​@@albiewitz2686

  • @maxsilbert
    @maxsilbert7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    yes please @pianote

  • @starryskysrhere

    @starryskysrhere

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @alteredstate7746

    @alteredstate7746

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @projetofaq
    @projetofaq3 ай бұрын

    Such a huge privilege to watch Jordan's mind at work!

  • @petermcmurray2807
    @petermcmurray28072 ай бұрын

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

  • @SwedeSpeeder
    @SwedeSpeeder7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    7 ай бұрын

    I'd say 20yrs is quiteeeee long

  • @SixStryng

    @SixStryng

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s been almost 25 years dude.

  • @SwedeSpeeder

    @SwedeSpeeder

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @BamaMatters11

    @BamaMatters11

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @mikej6565
    @mikej65654 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @LucasAlfa.
    @LucasAlfa.4 ай бұрын

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

  • @locke8041
    @locke80412 ай бұрын

    Honestly I have never been more blown away. Incredible talent.

  • @Zlaterrr
    @Zlaterrr7 ай бұрын

    Dude we need more of him.

  • @addicuscohen
    @addicuscohen7 ай бұрын

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

  • @JoshuaKing1215
    @JoshuaKing121526 күн бұрын

    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

  • @chronic_the_ghost
    @chronic_the_ghost3 ай бұрын

    This is the most insane thing I've ever seen. Virtuoso doesn't even describe Jordan Rudess

  • @danyaelcadaoas2688
    @danyaelcadaoas26887 ай бұрын

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

  • @dowal199

    @dowal199

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @danyaelcadaoas2688

    @danyaelcadaoas2688

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Rondo2ooo

    @Rondo2ooo

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @mosman93
    @mosman935 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ASCII_68
    @ASCII_683 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ninobrown5555
    @ninobrown555528 күн бұрын

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