Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater shares "Embers" video ::antiMusic.com

09.08.2024

(RAM) Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess celebrated the release of his new solo album, Permission To Fly, with the release of a brand new music video for the track “Embers,” which was shot on the Cruise To The Edge earlier this year.

No stranger to experimentation, Rudess is known for pushing the boundaries of creativity, sound, and technology. His latest work embodies that ethos, delving into the complexities of human existence in our multi-layered world. While some of his previous releases have been purely solo projects, this time around Rudess has assembled a core group of musicians to support and expand his vision. The album features Jordan and That Joe Payne on vocals, Darby Todd (Devin Townsend) on drums, and Steve Dadaian on guitar, as well as guest guitar solos from Bastian Martinez.

Jordan comments: “Permission to Fly is here! This album is a dream come true and features an incredible team of collaborators. My vision has become a reality and I can't wait for you to join me on this journey.”

With the music now in good hands, Rudess wanted to make sure the lyrics also received the attention they deserved, so he turned to a source close to him: his daughter.

“All of the lyrics on the album were written by my daughter Ariana. Although I enjoy writing lyrics myself, my main focus is more on the sound quality of the words. For this album, I wanted to dig deeper and offer something that resonates on a deeper and more intellectual level. Ari has done an exceptional job.”