Jr Announces

[Rudess]

OK everyone.

You can be the first on your block to know the news about my new solo album.
I'm presently finishing up the keyboard tracks for it now.
After thats all done I will get the drums recorded followed by the guitar and vocals. Of course the bulk of the sounds will be generated by yours truly!

As far as the content of the music goes, this is the story:
I'm actually doing covers! I'm going back to some of my very favorite progressive rock songs and doing my own versions.
In addition I will throw in a very progressive new tune.
Here are some highlights for ya-

Tarkus- ELP
Dance On a Volcano - Genesis
Just the Same- Gentle GIant
Sound Chaser - YES

That's not all of it, but a lot of it!
Also gonna record my Steinway here at home and cover some other classics.
If you saw me open for Blackfield, you might have an idea of the flavor that I am talking about.

As far as the guests go, I am not ready to announce them.
Looks like things are lining up nicely though.
I will let you know when it is all set.

For the album cover, the great news is that it looks like David Mattingly (who did the cover of Feeding the Wheel) is lined up again.

The album will be released on Magna Carta Records.
I don't have a release date for you yet.
Soon I will announce the title....

That's all for now.

JR

[MrPillow]

:biggrin:

Can't wait.

[jeebustrain]

I'll play drums on your album :p


Dance on a Volcano is one of my favorite genesis songs

and Sound Chaser was the name of my old Yes tribute band

[Narek]

Awesome!! Tarkus, the ELP epic with a Rudess twist!! I can't wait. :biggrin:

[bobbykunkle]

it sounds tight, i really liked the cover you did of ELP's take on Hoedown...sounds like another hit album!

[Antonio Mazzei]

That sounds fantastic jordan,

can't wait to hear it!

[Thefunkygibbons]

So piano only or will there be some synth as well?

[Elderane]

those JR versions are gonna be nuts!! no cover of Rush?? :P
its good to hear those news from the wizard himself :smile:

[Asho]

Awesome!! Tarkus, the ELP epic with a Rudess twist!! I can't wait. :biggrin:

My sentiments exactly....

So i wonder where the VP 550 will come into this album...

[Krahn]

Covers!:eek: It sounds great!!
Tarkus is awesome! I think the new album is worth listening to even this one tune. And I 'm very glad to hear about a very progressive new tune. !! I'm so excited!!
I'll wait for the announcement of release date patiently.:smile:
Jordan, Thanks for the wonderful information!!:smile:

[rock_ya]

My sentiments exactly....

So i wonder where the VP 550 will come into this album...

+1 :smile:

[dech2410]

YAAAAAAH COVEEEEEEEEEEEEEERS ^_^ good news jordan, I'm really looking forward to get the CD in the nearest music store. Dech Can't wait Dech Can't wait Dech Can't wait Dech Can't wait Dech Can't wait Dech Can't wait Dech Can't wait Dech Can't wait ^_^

[Maximus]

tarkus !!!!

[lutima.mp]

Thanks for the info, Jordan ! :cool:

Caroline

[MyoJo]

Glad!:smile:

[fillyjonk]

Awesome!
Also gonna record my Steinway here at home and cover some other classics.
If you saw me open for Blackfield, you might have an idea of the flavor that I am talking about.
JR
It's a quite a quiz for me now. I'll try and get the answer asap.

[Grey Loki]

DANCE ON A VOLCANO!?!?

I would like to mention at this point that DoaV is -the- song that got me into prog music, and broadened my musical horizons a hundredfold.

I for one am really looking forward to this album :D

[Mantarkus]

OMG TARKUS!!!! The song that got me into ELP and prog.
He once mentioned that he also had a version of KE9 2nd impression that he played in RPM, I wonder if it'll make it on the new album.

To be honest I'm not excited about listening to any version of RUSH I'd rather listen to a prog version of "Light my Fire", imagine that. Anyway...
I'm guessing he's also working on Refuge's "Some day" which he has mentioned it is his favorite recorded solo.

Once we get the full song list I advice everyone to check out the originals first so you know where it all came from. Personaly I'd never heard Genesis "Dance on a Volcano", I only recall Triumvirat's from the Pompeii album... hmm, think it's time to expand my CD collection with one more album.

[FRETPICK]

I'm looking forward to this as I prob missed out on all these classics. Norm I wouldn't listen to. Great to hear that Jordan doing his take on them & putting new
modern & classic values to them in total Jordan style!:biggrin: :smile:

[Cary]

... Personaly I'd never heard Genesis "Dance on a Volcano", I only recall Triumvirat's from the Pompeii album... hmm, think it's time to expand my CD collection with one more album.
Dude, you do not have a copy of "Trick of the Tail"? That's, like, required listening! :) One of THE BEST prog albums EVER. Genesis at their absolute best. (w/o Gabriel).
I'm blown away by seeing DOAV on the list, but not terribly surprised. Jordan has said in the past the Trick of the Tail was one of his favorite albums.

[Sandro]

:biggrin: Awsome! I'm extremely excited to hear this one, Jordan. What an awsome idea.. A cover album! Wonderful selections by the way! I am SOO excited to get this one... can't wait for some more info..

Sandro

[Sineth]

tarkus !!!!

beleive or not that was the exact same superlicious, funkedelic, scrumdidliunctionatic reaction!!!!!!

ow boy ow boy ow boy, this album will be played in my PC fater than you can VP-550.:biggrin: :biggrin:

[Maximus]

beleive or not that was the exact same superlicious, funkedelic, scrumdidliunctionatic reaction!!!!!!

ow boy ow boy ow boy, this album will be played in my PC fater than you can VP-550.:biggrin: :biggrin:

yeah i know the first time i've heard about Encores, Legends & Paradox (ELP tribute) i thought he was playing tarkus, but Sherinian did it, and quite good actually, jordan did karn evil 9, i wonder how close or far he did it from the original, its probably one of many Highlights fron the album, especially since he is quite fund on that tune.

[Staccato]

Am I the only one that is a bit disappointted?!:P Not that it won´t be cool to hear all of those great songs, and in Rudess´style, but I would prefer a completet new album with just new songs..

[FRETPICK]

Am I the only one that is a bit disappointted?!:P Not that it won´t be cool to hear all of those great songs, and in Rudess´style, but I would prefer a completet new album with just new songs..

Dido.

This will keep me busy till that happens.

[Grey Loki]

Dude, you do not have a copy of "Trick of the Tail"? That's, like, required listening! :) One of THE BEST prog albums EVER. Genesis at their absolute best. (w/o Gabriel).

Seconded! :D

One of the definitive prog albums, of any era, IMO.

[Mantarkus]

yeah i know the first time i've heard about Encores, Legends & Paradox (ELP tribute) i thought he was playing tarkus, but Sherinian did it, and quite good actually...

A few years ago when Derek was promoting his "Planet X" solo album I asked him to autograph my copy of Encores Legends & Paradox to which he replied "am I on that thing?".

[Narek]

jordan did karn evil 9, i wonder how close or far he did it from the original, its probably one of many Highlights fron the album, especially since he is quite fund on that tune.

Wow I gotta get my hands on that CD, since Karn Evil 9 is my favorite ELP song!
I've always thought that Dream Theater should cover Karn Evil 9.

[Dariov]

Fantastic new. I Can't wait to hear your interpretation of that classics, and pay attention...

"you better start doing it Right! ! !"

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Luca_Capozzi]

I hope Stone of Years solo on Tarkus will be done with an Hammond sound (instead using a lead, like Emo's doing lately). :P

Can't wait :)

Cheers,
Luca

[Maximus]

A few years ago when Derek was promoting his "Planet X" solo album I asked him to autograph my copy of Encores Legends & Paradox to which he replied "am I on that thing?".

LOL so did he autograph it, got a picture

[Mantarkus]

Yeah he did. I didn't get any pics but some people shot videos of him jamming with Macalpine that I've been trying to locate.