Jordan Rudess - Album Design

[Thomas Pasieka]

Hey folks,

A little while ago I was asked by Jordan Rudess to design the album for "The Unforgotten Path". Thought I'd share that here as well!






More can be found on my site:  https://www.thomaspasieka.com/166/

Thomas Pasieka

[home]

Awesome! I really liked this cover

[bosk1]

I love that.

[wolven74]

Beautifully done.

[TAC]

That's great!

[goo-goo]

Thanks for sharing!

I have the CD and it's my favorite JR solo album artwork.

[Kotowboy]

HUGH SYME EDITION

[Thomas Pasieka]

Thanks for the kind words everybody! Appreciate it


Thomas Pasieka

[obelix5150]

HUGH SYME EDITION

Hahahahahah

[Thomas Pasieka]

Thanks for sharing!

I have the CD and it's my favorite JR solo album artwork.

Thanks so much! Glad you like it that much. I put a lot of effort into this one cause I wanted to the the beautiful music justice!

Thomas Pasieka

[genome]

HUGH SYME EDITION

rofl

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

Wow, this is gorgeous. Great work!

[Thomas Pasieka]

Wow, this is gorgeous. Great work!

Thanks for the kind words mate

[ReaPsTA]

Really nice artwork. I like how it simultaneously feels really tranquil while also playing with your mind.

[Prog Snob]

Great work. I love that cover. I picked that up when it first came out.

[Thomas Pasieka]

Really nice artwork. I like how it simultaneously feels really tranquil while also playing with your mind.

Thanks mate! Glad to hear that it has that kind of effect on you I personally still love to look at the album artwork which is usually not easy for the artist as we quickly move on or even don't like what we did the next day! I guess that's the problem with being too self critical as an Artist. However, I am still very fond of it! 

[SebastianPratesi]

Thanks mate! Glad to hear that it has that kind of effect on you I personally still love to look at the album artwork which is usually not easy for the artist as we quickly move on or even don't like what we did the next day! I guess that's the problem with being too self critical as an Artist. However, I am still very fond of it! 

Maybe you have already answered this, but: when approached by Jordan, were you given any specific directive about the design you were to make, or were you given complete 'freedom'? The trees on the cover (I like them) remind me of a lot of Train Of Thought's booklet artwork. Were you inspired by it, or did Jordan want trees growing out of the clouds?

Also: I like the design. I haven't heard the music, but the artwork makes me think it's winter-ish music, so I might listen to it in 5 months (it's Summer here).

[Thomas Pasieka]

Maybe you have already answered this, but: when approached by Jordan, were you given any specific directive about the design you were to make, or were you given complete 'freedom'? The trees on the cover (I like them) remind me of a lot of Train Of Thought's booklet artwork. Were you inspired by it, or did Jordan want trees growing out of the clouds?

Also: I like the design. I haven't heard the music, but the artwork makes me think it's winter-ish music, so I might listen to it in 5 months (it's Summer here).

Hey there Sebastian,

I wasn't given any direction by Jordan really. In fact, I told him what I had in mind and showed him the direction (rough mockup) I wanted to go which he really liked. Then it was a matter of fine tuning and doing the final work. To answer your other questions, I was not looking at any of the previous DT albums as source of inspiration. I had a vision in my head and as mentioned Jordan went along with that idea. So I had complete artistic Freedom. I have been working with Jordan in the past so I think he trusts me enough at this point.

I suggest you give his album a good listen. It's very beautiful!!!

Thomas Pasieka

[SebastianPratesi]

Hey there Sebastian,

I wasn't given any direction by Jordan really. In fact, I told him what I had in mind and showed him the direction (rough mockup) I wanted to go which he really liked. Then it was a matter of fine tuning and doing the final work. To answer your other questions, I was not looking at any of the previous DT albums as source of inspiration. I had a vision in my head and as mentioned Jordan went along with that idea. So I had complete artistic Freedom. I have been working with Jordan in the past so I think he trusts me enough at this point.

I suggest you give his album a good listen. It's very beautiful!!!

Thomas Pasieka

Thanks for the answer! So cool for you to have been given that artistic freedom.
As for the album, I'll do. I'm still listening to some other stuff I was given as presents, but I'll get to it eventually!

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Definitely the best Rudess album art. Amazing job, Thomas!

[TeacherBanks]

Great job.  I love your Dungeon Master disk too.  That was such a great game!

Kudos,

Teacher

[Calvin6s]

Probably Jordan's best looking album cover

[Thomas Pasieka]

Definitely the best Rudess album art. Amazing job, Thomas!

Awwwww thanks so much



@TeacherBanks - Thanks! Glad you like the Dungeon Master Disk as well! One of the coolest games from the olden days

@DarkLord_Lalinc - Thank you very much! Makes my day to see that people dig it!

[ytserush]

Nice!

[Enalya]

That's really nice man. At your ArtStation I see you do 2D as well as 3D, just like me ^_^
It's a dream of mine to design (art) stuff for DT. I'm happy for you!

[Hourglass Prison]

Beautiful cover, man. Great work!
I haven't checked this one out yet, but I will soon. I love Jordan's solo work.

[Thomas Pasieka]

@Enalya - Thanks so much for your kind words! Try creating DT stuff in your spare time and show it around

@Hourglass Prison - Glad you dig it! You should check out the album... very beautiful tracks.



Thomas

[Enalya]

You're absolutely welcome ^^
Thanks for the tip!