Rudess

Verb: To add something extraneous and unnecessary to a piece of music, typically a fragment of a well-known song or a 'circus' melody. Derived from Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess.

V. Rudessed

"I religiously keep track of what I'm writing so as to not Rudess it."

"As is typical, the instrumental section of "Endless Sacrifice" has been brutally Rudessed."

by JM '6:00' Francheteau July 25, 2006

Jordan Rudess

Formally trained keyboardist for the progressive metal band Dream Theater. He is also a Julliard alumnus, who has also played with the Dixie Dregs and Liquid Tension Experiment.

Jordan Rudess is perhaps the best keyboardist I've heard since Keith Emerson.

by Jack Bond August 7, 2006