Jordan Rudess, Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our interview with Jordan (check out Part 1 here), we cover off a memorable ‘train wreck’,  go through some audience questions, cover off Jordan’s desert island discs and a whole lot more. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Jordan’s memorable keyboard / guitar train wreck Jordan’s further career aspirations Jordan’s suggestions for new players entering the industry Jordan’s (non-existent) musical regrets Does Jordan ever use a knife in the kitchen? (thanks Jim Q for the question!) Creating complex parts – done pre-recording or collaboratively? (thanks again Jim Q) If you had a time machine, who’d you like to work with? (Thanks Tammy K for the question!) Would Jordan every go fully software based? (Thanks Walter G for the question!) Has Jordan taken posession of a Kronos 3 yet? (Thanks again Walter G) Dream Theater – As I Am (Live at Budokan) Jordan’s current Dream Theater touring rig Geo Shred Bebot Desert Island Discs: Electric Ladyland – The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Close to the Edge – Yes, Free Hand – Gentle Giant, A Trick of the Tail – Genesis, Tarkus – Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Part 2 thumbnail graphic via the brilliant Wolfe Eliot, Dream Theater’s touring content creator Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds. Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.