Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess has unveiled a brand new solo single, “Embers,” that was made in collaboration with the Moises AI platform.
Rudess composed “Embers” particularly for the Moises Jam Periods contest, illustrating how the AI platform will help enhance musical workflow.
“The inspiration for creating this monitor coincided with a challenge I used to be requested to do for the app, Moises, a expertise that may flip customary audio recordsdata into separate tracks whereas additionally displaying chords, lyrics and extra,” acknowledged Rudess in a press launch.
The track will even be included on Rudess’ forthcoming solo album — due out later in 2024 — and the piece very a lot stands by itself exterior of any tie-ins to the AI app.
Dream Theater followers will acknowledge Rudess’ innate skill to layer myriad musical textures, guiding the mellow four-minute track with sweeping main chords and uplifting melodies. Accompanying Rudess on the monitor is drummer Darby Todd (Devin Townsend, The Darkness), vocalist That Joe Payne, and visitor guitar soloist Bastian Martinez.
“‘Embers,’ the beginning spark of my upcoming album, units the tone for my newest solo musical journey,” the keyboardist defined. “…this monitor captures a mellower vibe, totally different from the remainder of the album’s progressive tunes. For these prog heads on the market, by no means concern, this album runs the gamut of my musical expression and you’ll get your polymeters and Snarling Pigs.”
In different information, Dream Theater just lately hit the studio to start work on their first new music since reuniting with Mike Portnoy. The drummer returned to the band final October after practically 15 years away from Dream Theater, having initially exited the group to discover different tasks following 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings.
Beneath you may stream Jordan Rudess’ new track “Embers.”