My interview with Jordan Rudess

[chrisgazeent]

Hi all,

On Oct. 21, 2020, I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Jordan Rudess.  We discussed everything from keyboard models to that infamous ragtime solo from "The Dance of Eternity" to the band's current recording sessions, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IES9GIB8U3Q

CG

[Mladen]

I'm watching it right now, it's fun so far. I love that the ragtime solo started off as a joke. 

[evilasiojr]

Cool interview!! Thanks 

I'm really anxious to hear what the direction for the new album is gonna be, but I imagine we'll only hear something about it in 2021.

[Max Kuehnau]

I've included a reference to it in the DT15 timeline thread

[Herrick]

Very awkward interview but I learned some new things about DT & Ruddess.

[Schurftkut]

really awkward interviewer but still nice jordan went along with the guy to make the best of it

[Mladen]

Give the man a break, he's obviously very young. Not to mention we would all be starstruck and awkward if we had a chance to interview Jordan. 

[Setlist Scotty]

really awkward interviewer but still nice jordan went along with the guy to make the best of it

That's what I thought, too.

Chris, you did a good job, but work on your confidence and have a whole series of questions printed out and ready to go that you can ask so that the interview goes much more smoothly. Or, if it's still a big challenge for you, maybe you might consider transcribing the interview and posting the transcription so that you can edit out the awkwardness. Take it from someone who's done interviews with JL, MP (3 times), Charlie Dominici and Chris Collins. 

[Herrick]

really awkward interviewer but still nice jordan went along with the guy to make the best of it

That's what I thought, too.

Chris, you did a good job, but work on your confidence and have a whole series of questions printed out and ready to go that you can ask so that the interview goes much more smoothly. Or, if it's still a big challenge for you, maybe you might consider transcribing the interview and posting the transcription so that you can edit out the awkwardness. Take it from someone who's done interviews with JL, MP (3 times), Charlie Dominici and Chris Collins. 

Where can I find your interview with Dominici?

[Setlist Scotty]

really awkward interviewer but still nice jordan went along with the guy to make the best of it

That's what I thought, too.

Chris, you did a good job, but work on your confidence and have a whole series of questions printed out and ready to go that you can ask so that the interview goes much more smoothly. Or, if it's still a big challenge for you, maybe you might consider transcribing the interview and posting the transcription so that you can edit out the awkwardness. Take it from someone who's done interviews with JL, MP (3 times), Charlie Dominici and Chris Collins. 

Where can I find your interview with Dominici?

Only a fraction of it ever got transcribed, and it was done (and published) by the Voices UK team. I think parts of it ended up in 2 issues, but I don't recall which ones.

[chrisgazeent]

Just for the record, I did have a list of questions ready, and I know I'm awkward, I'm sorry.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Just for the record, I did have a list of questions ready, and I know I'm awkward, I'm sorry.

Man, don't apologize. You did fine, and I'm sure you'll get better each passing interview you lead.

People are usually very critical on the internet over absolutely anything, so your best bet is to develop a skin as thick as you possibly can and keep getting better at what you do. I enjoyed the interview, so congrats on that. Keep pushing on that direction 

[Setlist Scotty]

Just for the record, I did have a list of questions ready, and I know I'm awkward, I'm sorry.

Man, don't apologize. You did fine, and I'm sure you'll get better each passing interview you lead.

People are usually very critical on the internet over absolutely anything, so your best bet is to develop a skin as thick as you possibly can and keep getting better at what you do. I enjoyed the interview, so congrats on that. Keep pushing on that direction 

Couldn't agree more. No need for apologies! Chris, my comments weren't meant to be taken in a critical way, so I hope you don't take them that way. Just some tips/pointers to try to help you become better at interviewing people. 

Another thought to help you improve would be to do practice runs with people that you know. Film these practice runs and review them to find the areas that you need to work on or adjust so that when you do the real thing, you'll be better prepared and more confident.

[chrisgazeent]

Just for the record, I did have a list of questions ready, and I know I'm awkward, I'm sorry.

Man, don't apologize. You did fine, and I'm sure you'll get better each passing interview you lead.

People are usually very critical on the internet over absolutely anything, so your best bet is to develop a skin as thick as you possibly can and keep getting better at what you do. I enjoyed the interview, so congrats on that. Keep pushing on that direction 

Couldn't agree more. No need for apologies! Chris, my comments weren't meant to be taken in a critical way, so I hope you don't take them that way. Just some tips/pointers to try to help you become better at interviewing people. 

Another thought to help you improve would be to do practice runs with people that you know. Film these practice runs and review them to find the areas that you need to work on or adjust so that when you do the real thing, you'll be better prepared and more confident.

Thanks guys    I just felt a little embarrassed because of how exciting it was for me to interview JR.  I'm a huge fan of his (prog keyboardist as well as you heard), even have the DT symbol on my right big toe.

"Chris" (not my real name but whatevs)

[chrisgazeent]

P.S. Thanks for the great tips.

[Herrick]

really awkward interviewer but still nice jordan went along with the guy to make the best of it

That's what I thought, too.

Chris, you did a good job, but work on your confidence and have a whole series of questions printed out and ready to go that you can ask so that the interview goes much more smoothly. Or, if it's still a big challenge for you, maybe you might consider transcribing the interview and posting the transcription so that you can edit out the awkwardness. Take it from someone who's done interviews with JL, MP (3 times), Charlie Dominici and Chris Collins. 

Where can I find your interview with Dominici?

Only a fraction of it ever got transcribed, and it was done (and published) by the Voices UK team. I think parts of it ended up in 2 issues, but I don't recall which ones.

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