Legendary Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess recently announced that his brand new solo album, ‘Permission To Fly’, will be released on the September 6th, 2024 via InsideOutMusic. No stranger to experimentation, Rudess is known for leading the charge in pushing creative, sonic, and technological boundaries. His latest endeavor, epitomizes this ethos, delving into the complexities of human existence within our multifaceted world.
Today, in conjunction with Lightricks, Jordan is pleased to launch the music video for ‘Shadow of the Moon’. Lightricks hosted a competition, inviting creators to submit unique music video concepts for Jordan’s song. The winning filmmaker, Manny Walker, was whisked away to a state-of-the-art set in Serbia, where he was given the opportunity to co-direct the video alongside the Lightricks team, bringing his vision to life.
Watch the video now here:
Legendary Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess recently announced that his brand new solo album, ‘Permission To Fly’, will be released on the September 6th, 2024 via InsideOutMusic. No stranger to experimentation, Rudess is known for leading the charge in pushing creative, sonic, and technological boundaries. His latest endeavor, epitomizes this ethos, delving into the complexities of human existence within our multifaceted world.
Today, in conjunction with Lightricks, Jordan is pleased to launch the music video for ‘Shadow of the Moon’. Lightricks hosted a competition, inviting creators to submit unique music video concepts for Jordan’s song. The winning filmmaker, Manny Walker, was whisked away to a state-of-the-art set in Serbia, where he was given the opportunity to co-direct the video alongside the Lightricks team, bringing his vision to life.
Watch the video now here:
Jordan comments: “Creating the ‘Shadow of the Moon’ video with Lightricks was an incredible experience. Working with such a talented team and the contest winner, and using Lightricks’ new cutting-edge LTX studio software, brought my vision to life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. This collaboration truly showcases how powerful it is to combine music with innovative visual storytelling.”
*** While some previous releases were true solo pursuits, this time, Rudess assembled a core group of musicians to support and elevate his vision. The album features Jordan alongside That Joe Payne on vocals, Darby Todd (Devin Townsend) on drums & Steve Dadaian on guitar, as well as guest guitar solos from Bastian Martinez.
With the music in capable hands, Rudess wanted to make sure to give the lyrics their proper attention. For that, he turned to a source close to home, his daughter.
“All the lyrics on the album were written by my daughter, Ariana. While I enjoy writing lyrics myself, my primary focus tends to be on the sonic quality of the words. For this album, I wanted to delve deeper and offer something that resonated on a more profound and cerebral level. Ari did an exceptional job.”
‘Permission To Fly’ will be available as Limited CD Digipak & Gatefold 180g 2LP (both incl. bonus material), as well as digitally. Pre-order now here: https://jordanrudess.lnk.to/PermissionToFly
Jordan recently made his live debut with Darby Todd & That Joe Payne, with two rapturously received sets on the 2024 edition of Cruise To The Edge, also marking the live premiere of the new single ‘Embers’.
More information on Jordan Rudess:
Renowned as the “Best Keyboardist of All Time” by Music Radar Magazine, Jordan Rudess stands out as the extraordinary keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist for the platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning progressive rock band, Dream Theater. Embarking on his musical journey as a classical prodigy, Jordan initiated his studies at the illustrious Juilliard School of Music at the age of 9, laying the foundation for a career marked by a distinctive fusion of classical and rock influences.
Beyond his role in Dream Theater and the power group, Liquid Tension Experiment, Jordan’s musical prowess has resonated across a diverse spectrum of collaborations. From Deep Purple and David Bowie to Steven Wilson and Jan Hammer, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. Notable projects such as LMR (his side venture with Tony Levin and Marco Minneman), Steven Wilson’s Blackfield, guest appearances with Deep Purple and the Dixie Dregs and collaborations with artists like Enrique Iglesias, the Paul Winter Consort, Annie Haslam, and many others, underscore the breadth of his musical reach.
Venturing into the realm of cutting-edge technology, Jordan has emerged as a pioneer with a focus on state-of-the-art keyboard controllers and music apps. As the owner of the highly successful iOS app development company, Wizdom Music, he has spearheaded the creation of award-winning apps, including GeoShred, MorphWiz, SampleWiz, Vythm, Polywave, Jam with Jordan and SampleWiz 2. GeoShred, Wizdom Music’s latest triumph, was a collaborative effort with moForte, founding members of Stanford University’s Sondius team. Rudess is currently working on an AI interactive project as Visiting Artist at MIT’s Media Lab in the Responsive Environments group.
Cloud Over Jupiter returns with their 4th release, Atomic Jupiter.
Led by multi-instrumentalist Jerry King and featuring long-time original Jupiter member, Michele King, the music continues its often-dangerous path into the future of progressive rock, from beautiful orchestrations of color to revealing a captivating new sonic dimension of Lovecraftian horrors.
The album features 10 brand new tracks, arranged and written by King, that include guest musicians Ron Anderson (PAK), Nick Didkovsky (Doctor Nerve), Dave Newhouse (The Muffins, MOON X), Dereck Higgins, Pete Zolli, Derek Pavlic (Colouratura, Refestramus) Paul Sears (The Muffins), Amanda Chaudhary, Pete Prown, Ric Parnell (Atomic Rooster, Nova, Spinal Tap), Richie Castellano (Blue Oyster Cult), Jamie Bruhn (the Lizardz), Mark Larson (the Lizardz), and others.
Produced by Jerry King, mixed & mastered at the Rec. Room by Ian Beabout, the album also has stunning artwork layouts by Dan Sauer Design and is dedicated to the memory of Ric Parnell, who left this planet in May 2022.
Melodic Revolution Records is excited to be working with Jerry King and Cloud Over Jupiter on the upcoming album Atomic Jupiter to be released on September 6th, 2024.
About Atomic Jupiter: The concept of the album and, the concept of the Cloud Over Jupiter band and music, is to represent the horror of futurism through music, and/or the beauty and delicate nature of music and Love. It’s the constant contrast between the two. The terror of LEVIATHAN! LEVIATHAN! And LOVE CRAFT countered with the delicate symphony of LEVITATION TO EDEN or LAST SHIP TO AVALON. Cloud Over Jupiter represents the balance between Horror and Love, and (hopefully) pushes the limits of each, all with the eerie unknowns of outer space and the unknowns of the Future. Will humanity achieve reaching the Eden that we strive for? Or will the future awaken Dark Horrors as we attempt to conquer the depths of Space?
Following an acclaimed appearance closing the final Night Of The Prog festival in Germany earlier this month, Big Big Train are pleased to announce a warm-up show to take place on Monday 16th September 2024 at Thornden Hall in Eastleigh, UK to kick off the band’s The Likes Of Us tour.
This tour will promote ‘The Likes Of Us’, the band’s recently released first studio album for InsideOut/Sony, as well as ‘A Flare On The Lens’, a live concert film Blu-ray/3CD/2LP recorded at the band’s shows at the prestigious Cadogan Hall in London, UK last September. ‘A Flare On The Lens’ will be released by InsideOut/Sony on 13th September 2024.
Lead vocalist Alberto Bravin says: “In September 2022, I made my live debut with Big Big Train at Thornden Hall. Almost two years later and with about 30 shows fronting BBT under my belt, I still vividly recall stepping out onto the stage that night and being moved by how warmly the band’s fans welcomed me. As a result Thornden Hall will always be a special venue for me and it’s a lovely, intimate modern theatre.”
Bassist and founder member Gregory Spawton adds: “Since Alberto, our violinist Clare Lindley and keyboardist Oskar Holldorff joined Big Big Train, at our shows over the last two years we have drawn widely on the band’s back catalogue as well as introducing a few songs from ‘The Likes Of Us’. This autumn we will be focusing increasingly on ‘The Likes Of Us’ and also performing some other older songs, one or two of which we haven’t played live before.”
Drummer Nick D’Virgilio comments: “Playing a longer run of shows in the UK and Europe last August and September was such a blast and I’m really looking forward to doing it again this September and October. Last year’s tour gave us the opportunity to mix up the set a little every night so that every show was unique for both ourselves and the fans. We plan to do the same again on this run of shows. We will also have different support bands at most shows on the tour, who we will be announcing next month. Bring it on!”
Tickets for the Thornden Hall show go on sale at 10am UK time on Friday 2nd August via https://bit.ly/THBBT1609. A pre-sale for members of the band’s Passengers Club and 2024 Tour Patrons opens at 10am UK time on Wednesday 31st July.
The ‘A Flare On The Lens’ concert film package includes every song performed by the band over those two evenings last September in London and is available as a Limited 3CD+Blu-ray digipak in slipcase, with the concert film audio mixed in 5.1 surround sound and stereo. A gatefold 180g 2LP vinyl version is also available, which features a carefully selected range of material from the Cadogan Hall shows.
Costa Rican progressive band Time’s Forgotten has made their pandemic-era concert, Phases, now available for free on YouTube. Originally released as a pay-per-view event during the pandemic, Phases marks a significant transition for the band, introducing Priscilla Ruiz as the new vocalist.
“We designed Phases to be a bridge between the first era of the band and the new one with Priscilla,” the band shared. “We played music from our entire catalog, including some tracks from our at-the-time unreleased album, Shelter.”
Filmed and recorded with an exceptional team dedicated to delivering the best concert experience in Costa Rican history, phases is a labor of love celebrating the band’s nearly 20-year journey in progressive rock. “After three years, we decided to release it for free on YouTube so those who missed it initially can now enjoy it,” they added.
Watch it on here or on YouTube
Time’s Forgotten is: Vocals: Priscilla Ruiz Keyboards/Guitar: Juan Pablo Calvo Lead guitar: Ari Lotringer Bass: Gonzalo Trejos Drums: Jorge Sobrado
Concert Production: Johanns Pereira: General Producer Antonio Calvo: Director, Co-Producer Ari Lotringer: Video Editing and Post-Production, Co-Producer Juan Pablo Calvo: Sound Mixing and Mastering, Co-Producer Virgilio Azofeifa, Elias Arias, Memo Gómez: Associated Producers Estudio 14.
Crew: Draxe Ramírez: Live Sound and Recording Memo Gómez: Audio Recording Kenry Solano: Lighting Manolo Umaña, Fernando Fonseca, Jeancarlo Castro, Santiago Ramírez: Camera work. Antonio Calvo, Ericka Hernández, Ardeshir Cordero, Jonathan Hidalgo, Andrea Chen, David Law: Visuals and Animations Mary Solano: Makeup Artist Thanks to all the RSTV and Estudio 14 staff for their dedication and professional work on the day of the recording.
…in breif Time’s Forgotten is a progressive rock/metal band from Costa Rica that has its origins back in 2004 when they formed under founder and keyboardist Juan Pablo Calvo.
In related news the band is wrapping up the recording and production of their fifth album, promising more exciting developments for fans.
Meet Refestramus’ Main Instrumentalists in New Music Video, “Side Hustle” Stay in touch with Band Muse, the Amazing Agent M!
Refestramus’ new music video “Side Hustle, from the group’s “Intouríst” album, premieres July 12, 2024, at 6 PM CT/4 PM PT/Midnight on Saturday the 13th UK Time. The video introduces the Refestramus’ instrumental members (drummer/composer/wizard Derek Ferguson, guitarist/bassist Derek Pavlic, producer/flute player Ian Beabout, and saxophonist Mitch Lawrence – saxes) and continues exposing the on camera life of the band’s muse, the Amazing Agent Mikrovolnovka!
The song, “Side Hustle” presents a multitude of ententes. Derek notes that as “side hustles” are “little entrepreneurial efforts that people try while they are working their main jobs – hoping to find some way of becoming their own bosses. Then there’s the phrase ‘ side piece, which I’m told refers to someone with whom someone is having an affair. I think the protagonist of the song is trying to convince the object of their affection – a noble person– to think of an affair not so much as becoming a ‘side piece’ that it’s ‘only’ a ‘side hustle.’” In the video, it’s Agent M when she’s undercover — first as an accountant and then as a librarian. Those were her ‘side hustles.”
The song, which originally recorded on Colouratura’s recent album “WTF Was That?!.” Was inspired while Derek was walking his dog, and thinking it was a great piece for his band, Refestramus…. But then he remembered that Colouratura’s Ian Beabout played flute. ” So, the song itself has become a kind of side hustle for me.’”
Prog UK says “Intouríst” is “likeable, uplifting… a home-cooked slice of melody rich prog.” They conclude that “… the smile on its face is infectious.”
Progressor.net calls “Intouríst” a “love letter to the music and spirit of the 1970s” that is “worth a check”
Refestramus. Named after a word his mother made up to mean “rearrange,” Derek and his producer – Colouratura’s Ian Beabout – liked it because it wasn’t a legitimate word. “A web search will only turn up our band!”
Refestramus was born May 2020 as Derek’s home studio project during the COVID pandemic. Having been in a variety of progressive rock bands in his native Chicago and an avid listener of Ian Beabout’s Internet radio program “Prog Rock Deep Cuts,” he reached out to Ian to mix and master the recordings. Ian, who plays flute and sings on some tracks on Intouríst, introduced Derek to Colouratura bandmates Derek Pavlic and Nathan James, Saxophonist Mitch Lawrence and Wisconsin multi-instrumentalist Jerry King, who plays bass on Intouríst. Adding prog multi-instrumentalist Dave Newhouse, who contributed accordion, helped Derek Ferguson guide the album to completion.
Refestramus’ debut album, “Decoupage,” was released in December 2021. In 2022, Refestramus released the EP, “From the Sublime to the Ridiculous.”
Refestramus New Music Video “Side Hustle” will premier on YouTube Friday, July 12th at 7:00 PM Central Standard Time.
“Side Hustle” is the 6th track from the latest album “Intouríst” the song tells a story of workplace attraction and temptation, blending sensuality and intrigue. An extended metaphor. Since the music is clearly Tull-inspired, I figured I’d do a lyric like Ian Anderson might have done in the late ‘80s. In a bit of a much-needed modernization, though, it is purposefully gender-neutral. – Derek Ferguson
“Side Hustle” exemplifies Refestramus’s ability to create music that is both innovative and deeply resonant. Its critical and fan acclaim underscores its importance in the band’s discography and highlights the band’s continuous evolution in their artistic journey.
The single features: Ian Beabout — Flute, Derek Ferguson – Drums, Nathan James – Lead Vocals, Bass Derek Pavlic – Guitars, Rogelio Souza – Keys Mitch Lawrence – Saxes
Monica Pop returns as the Librarian/Accountant/Muse in the music video.
“Side Hustle” appears on “Intourist” the third album by Refestramus, released May 3rd, 2024, a testament to the band’s innovative spirit and musical craftsmanship. Its release has not only cemented their place in contemporary music but has also set a high bar for their future endeavors. Fans and newcomers alike are drawn to the album’s depth and the journey it offers through its evocative tracks.
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