Iconic keyboardist Jordan Rudess has released a new track from his upcoming solo album Permission To Fly to be released on September 6th, 2024 through InsideOutMusic. Rudess is best known for his work in heavy metal band Dream Theater, as well as progressive rock solo projects.
As Jordan Rudess explains, “The essence of the album is deeply informed by the tumultuous events of 2023-2024, with motifs of peace and anti-violence woven throughout many of the songs.”
While some previous releases were true solo pursuits, this time, Rudess put together a core group of musicians to support and elevate his vision. The album features Jordan alongside Joe Payne on vocals, Darby Todd (Devin Townsend) on drums & Steve Dadaian on guitar, as well as guest guitar solos by Bastian Martinez.
“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.”