Chopin Unleashed
It's actually been great to be stuck at home during the quarantine. Between the Dream Theater tours, my solo piano tour and all of the other projects that keep me hopping around the world, these past few months have been the longest that I've been home in decades, literally.
I've always wanted to work on a collection of classical/rock fusion works. Here is my first one. I took one of my favorite Chopin Nocturnes for Piano (Opus 27, No. 1) and fused it into my musical brain. What do you think? I have two more pieces coming to you soon. This video was created by Wayne Joyner who created the videos for my solo album, Wired for Madness, as well as all of the video from the '19-'20 Dream Theater tour.
What do you think of the word "unleashed"? I was looking for something that would express the energy of this project. Does that word work? Have any other suggestions?
Comments (40)
Oh I'm sorry a year and 3 months.....that explains it. That was before I joined. lol. Somehow I've made it into the archives!
Not sure how I missed this for 3 months but absolutely fantastic! My favorite classical composer as well. I think unleashed is perfect for these tracks..... Can't wait to hear more.
True skillz.
Chopin. One of my favorite composers. This is totally amazing. The music and the video combination. My mind and heart can hardly contain itself at the moment.
Awesome unleashing Chopin! Release the Craken! :)) The video work is phenomenal too! Thanks!
I love this! Will you be putting it up on Spotify?
I just love the range of musical textures you put into your works. From fiery glissando fused synthesizer to soft piano passages. Erupting volcano to a quiet forest stream. I totally agree with Unchained for the same Ch sound. Regardless, you are THE Wizard of Keys!
I'm just hearing this fantastic piece that you have "PROG rammed". If Chopin were in the audience, believe he would be saying quietly "Danggg...who is this guy? Better work on my chops..." All puns intended.
I guess I've heard just about all your influences from DT to LTE to solo piano excursions, this marriage of Chopin with your prog and other underpinnings is already among my favorites! As for the name, maybe a play off 'Ch'opin and call it Unchained instead of Unleashed :)
You found a new level 10 .
Always searching for that “sound”
Epic! Classically Infused Prog! Love it! I hope there will be more!
Great! I would love it if you could do a video where you take a portion of some piece like this and go through your thought process. E.g. show the score of the original and play it, then talk about how you think through the steps to “Jodanize” it and if possible even show side by side that section’s score before and after. That would show how the magic is created.
Interesting idea Ray! On some level I will do this. Let me think about for a bit!!
I think Chopin would approve, and the music mesh is well done! One of my favorite parts in the video is where you’re looking through the clear ball and blinking your eye.
I love that part as well. Kayla’s idea.
This is awesome! Unleashed fits it perfectly
Great idea with this patreon platform and I am proud to be here in this early state. And also a great performance of this Chopin Nocturne. I think, it’s a hard piece to play it in rock style. I personally would not have thought of it, but you are the wizard! 👍
It’s funny- it rolled around my brain for a while before I got into it. The chords by Frederic are very cool so I finally landed on the idea of adding the rhythmic concept and the orchestration followed!! :)
I like the music and the video a lot, thank you for this great welcome Jordan!
So happy to hear!!
So fun to listen to this with the score in front of me! I really love the mini-cadenza you take right before the return to the main theme. Cant wait to hear more of these!!
Haha. Thanks Kent. Glad you dig it
Very cool Jordan! Chopin is one of my favorites. Thank you for putting this together. Personally I think " unleashed " is perfect.
Ahh wonderful. Thanks!!
wOW!!! LOVE IT Jordan, please keep inspiring us with your work!
Absolutely enjoyed this. I'm now on my fifth iteration of review. Need time to muse and absorb before providing any worthwhile feedback. Thanks for sharing your mind!
Wow. I’m slightly scared!! Hope you are enjoying!!!
Always amazing!!! ❤️
Fantastic!
I love it! Are you taking suggestions for the classical/rock fusion project?
I’m all ears!
Man, this is great!! Love it!
Thanks my friend!!!!
I'm very happy to be here. I wish you sucess...and see u on the road.
Happy you are here as well!
Happy to be part of this new musical adventure, thanks for everything Wizard.
Awesome. Thanks!!
Just Amazing!
Thanks so much!