Juggling chops and jet lag, Jordan Rudess shrugs at Dream Theater’s ‘big deal’
Interpolating technical mastery with a dash of pragmatic realism, Jordan Rudess reflects on Dream Theater’s latest touring chapter following the February 2025 release of "Parasomnia."
Speaking to Costa Rica’s Backstage Magazine, he notes the logistical complexity and physical rigors of live performance, couching his satisfaction in understated terms: being able to play at a high level and connect with an audience remains, he says, “a big deal.”
Portnoy tips hat to Ringo, Keith Moon—and, yes, Lars Ulrich too
In a recent exchange with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy curates a roster of early drum influences that may raise an eyebrow or two. He drops names like Keith Moon of THE WHO and Ringo Starr from THE BEATLES, but it’s his nod to METALLICA’s Lars Ulrich that might catch some off-guard.
“Believe it or not, Lars was a big influence,” Portnoy admits, weaving together a lineage that spans classic rock idolatry and metal assertiveness without a trace of apology or irony.
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Barbra Streisand, Ben Harper, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Elvis Presley, En Vogue, Marillion, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock We Celebrate Barry Manilow We...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Carlos Santana, Buddy Miles, Lou Rawls, Ry Cooder, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robert Palmer, The Killers, John Scofield, Stanley Turrentine, The White Stripes We...
Heart's 'Bad Animals' feat. 'Alone' is their ninth studio album released on June 6, 1987 by Capitol Records.Track Listing : 1.Who Will You Run To (Diane Warren) - 04:06 ....
This day (May 16, 2010), in Manhattan, New York, died Hank Jones, an American jazz pianist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Round Midnight (2010) 2 . Nica’S Dream (2008) 3...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Donna Summer, Rick James, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Elton John, Undertones, George Michael, Top Gun, Dire Straits, Usher, Chance the Rapper, New Order, Bill Frisell...
This day (May 11, 1936), in Oakland, California, is born Carla Bley, an American jaz pianist, organist and band leader.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Steve Swallow, Andy Sheppard – RUT...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Donna Summer, Prince, Duran Duran, Cars, Texas, Blur, Weezer, Foals, Kraftwerk, Jamila Woods, Basement Jaxx, Al Di Meola, Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Joe Lovano,...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Jackson 5, Peter Tosh, Beatles, The Cure, Radiohead, Arturo Sandoval, Bad Plus We Celebrate Philip Bailey, Earth Wind & Fire, Joe Bonamassa, Cornell Dupree,...
This day (May 8, 1977), in New Hartford, New York, is born Joe Bonamassa, an American blues rock guitarist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . Walk In My Shadow (2020) 2...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Frank Zappa, Sly and the Family Stone, Cream, Basia, Stevie Nicks, Leon Russell, Aerosmith, Queensrÿche, Flying Lotus, Living Colour We Celebrate James Brown, Pete...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eurythmics, Temptations, Funkadelic, Drake, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Divine Comedy, Snarky Puppy, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Toots Thielemans, Bill Frisell, Wayne Shorter...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Diana Krall, Sly & The Family Stone, Pink Floyd, Blur, Nick Cave, John Coltrane, Jimmy Smith, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny We Celebrate Patrick Stump,...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Toni Braxton, Norah Jones, Donna Summer, Blur, Doobie Brothers, Moody Blues, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, Bebel Gilberto, The Sugarcubes, Sarah Vaughan, Jimmy Smith, Ella...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Michael Bublé, Isley Brothers, Prince, Tina Turner, Marcus Miller, Yo La Tengo, The Cure We Celebrate Peter Frampton, Richie...
Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue' is a studio album recorded on March 2 and April 22, 1959 with on some tracks John Coltrane & Bill Evans and released on August...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Lou Reed, Elliott Smith, Jean-Luc Ponty, Esperanza Spalding, Sammy Davis Jr., Michel Petrucciani, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Count Basie, Nick Cave, Pulp We Celebrate Madeleine...
How well do you know the music of U2, Force MD's, Whitney Houston, Billy Ocean, Animal Nightlife, Starship, Julia Fordham, Spear of Destiny, Roy Orbison, Gary Numan, Taylor Dayne, London...
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Garbage, Rihanna, Iron Maiden, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Chucho Valdés, Modern Jazz Quartet We Celebrate Lisa Stansfield, Joss Stone We Watch Katie Melua, Moody...
This day (April 9, 1945), in Irondequoit, New York, is born Steve Gadd, an American session and studio drummer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Hermine Deurloo (2020) 2 . w/ Blicher...
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “ACCEPT ALL”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
×
Stay Updated on This Artist
Get notified when we add new content to this page.
