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Dream Theater<\/strong>‘s keyboardist Jordan Rudess<\/strong> has announced his upcoming solo album, Permission To Fly,<\/em> arriving September 6th, 2024 via Inside Out Music. To whet your appetite, check out the official music video for the new single “The Alchemist”, directed by Wayne Joyner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Known for pushing musical boundaries, Rudess<\/strong> describes the album as a deep exploration of the human condition in our complex world: \u201cThe essence of the album is deeply informed by the tumultuous events of 2023-2024, with motifs of peace and anti-violence woven throughout many of the songs,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n This time around, Rudess<\/strong> opted for a collaborative approach, assembling a cast of musicians to bring his vision to life. The album features That Joe Payne<\/strong> on vocals, the powerhouse drumming of Devin Townsend<\/a><\/strong>‘s Darby Todd<\/strong>, and Steve Dadaian<\/strong> on guitars. Additionally, guest guitarist Bastian Martinez<\/strong> adds his signature flair to certain tracks.<\/p>\n Rudess<\/strong> felt it was crucial to give the album’s lyrics the attention they deserved. To achieve this, he looked no further than his own family: \u201cAll the lyrics on the album were written by my daughter, Ariana<\/strong>. While I enjoy writing lyrics myself, my primary focus tends to be on the sonic quality of the words. For this album, I wanted to delve deeper and offer something that resonated on a more profound and cerebral level. Ari<\/strong> did an exceptional job.\u201d<\/p>\n Permission To Fly<\/em> will be available in a Limited CD Digipak, a Gatefold 180g 2LP (both with bonus tracks), and digital formats. Pre-orders are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n