Description
The disc has some truly great tracks (Insectsamongous is a superb Zappa-ish track), with great contribution from guest artists (like Joe Satriani on tracks 2+3) and two top quality vocal numbers sung by Kip Winger (Tear before the rain being my favourite). Most of the tracks will go on truly stunning diversions taking earlier themes into territories you’d have never expected. The drumming is superb throughout from Rod Morgenstein and Daniel J guitar work is outstanding.If you’re a fan of Dream Theater, Jordan Rudess, Liquid Tension Experiment, progressive rock, jazz or any other kind of reasonably complicated music this is definitely an album to check out.
Promotional copy. Same as retail copy except for CD print which has different code (MAX PROMO 68) and FOR PROMOTIONAL ONLY NOT FOR SALE printed and is in black white instead of full color print.
| 1 | Time Crunch
|
6:26 |
| 2 | Screaming Head
|
7:25 |
| 3 | Insectsamongus
|
9:31 |
| 4 | Beyond Tomorrow
|
9:55 |
| 5 | Bar Hopping With Mr. Picky
|
4:36 |
| 6 | What Four
|
6:50 |
| 7 | RA
|
7:53 |
| 8 | Tear Before The Rain
|
6:39 |
- Bass – Dave LaRue (tracks: 2, 4, 5)
- Drums – Rod Morgenstein
- Engineer [Additional] – Dani Koesterich
- Guitar – Daniel J.
- Mastered By – Jim Brick
- Mixed By – John Guth
- Producer, Keyboards – Jordan Rudess
- Written By [Music & Lyrics] – Jordan Rudess
Notes
Promotional copy. Same as retail copy except for CD print which has different code (MAX PROMO 68) and FOR PROMOTIONAL ONLY NOT FOR SALE printed and is in black white instead of full color print.
Recorded and mixed by John Guth at JGP
Mastered by Jim Brick at Absolute Audio, New York City
Release Date:Â August 31, 2004
Duration: 61:43
Personnel: Jordan Rudess (keyboards); Kip Winger (vocals); Greg Howe, Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore, Steve Morse (guitar); Dave LaRue (bass guitar); Rod Morgenstein (drums).
- Jordan Rudess – keyboards
- Greg Howe – Guitar (4, 6)
- Joe Satriani – Guitar (2, 3)
- Steve Morse – Guitar (5, 6)
- Vinnie Moore – Guitar (1, 7)
- Daniel Jakubovic – Guitar (4)
- Dave LaRue – Bass Guitar
- Rod Morgenstein – drums
- Bill Ruyle –Â Tabla
- Kip Winger – vocals on “Beyond Tomorrow” and “Tear Before the Rain”
For a keyboardist’s solo project and something that is instrumental, Rhythm of Time is snappy, catchy and laden with hooks. —Â www.musicstreetjournal.com, Aug 2004
In summary, Rhythm Of Time is a worthy addition to any Progressive music fans collection. —Â www.virtuosityone.com, Sept 2004
Jordan Rudess is one of the hottest new keyboardists on the progressive music scene today. —Â Artist Shop
Rudess pours his legendary technical prowess and mastery of synth orchestration into the project. Did I mention the disc rocks?” —Â KEYBOARD MAGAZINE September 2004
Rudess’ strongest and most powerful solo work to date, bringing the sidemen more up front in the mix — www.prog4you.com, Aug 2004
It’s hard to imagine two albums as different as the pair that Jordan Rudess released during a two-year span — 2002’s 4NYC and 2004’s Rhythm of Time. While the former is comprised of solo, tranquil compositions, the latter is a full-on modern-day prog metal assault, with a gaggle of special guests contributing to the rock fury (Joe Satriani, Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore, Greg Howe, Rod Morgenstein,Kip Winger, etc.). And while the sounds of Rhythm of Time would provide a perfect soundtrack for a busy city street, Rudess supposedly recorded his parts in seclusion from the outside world over a two-week span. Before playing such over the top tunes as “Time Crunch,” “Screaming Head,” and “What Four,” be sure to strap on your seat belt. There are few keyboardists in rock as technically gifted on their instruments as Dream Theater‘s Jordan Rudess, and Rhythm of Time proves it once and for all.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.