Jordan Rudess or Kevin Moore

I'll vote for the same I've voted in the previous same polls:

Edited by The Quiet One - April 09 2010 at 15:20

Rudess indeed has more technical ability and can be capable of creating fantastic melodies that really suit DT's style. His contribution to Metroplis part II is undeniable, and I can' t think of a better keyboardist that can outdo him.

Moore is a master of sound and atmosphere. His short-lived presence at DT was outstanding, being the most important member for the soul in the group. They were never the same after him. And even now, he continues to please my ears with the OSI project and his solo works. He is THE man.

This was just as I expected ^^

I preferred Kevin for not a long time ago as well (can't blame him, he did put down the melodies to learning to live wich is one of my favourite "keyboard songs")

But lately I've watched JR's solo work, and his piano diary improvisations on youtube, and he just blew me away with perfect musical melodies that I haven't seen anyone that even come close to..

Edited by Nilsen - April 09 2010 at 15:35

Epignosis wrote: I much, much, much prefer Rudess, despite not liking his particular style at times.

I base my vote solely on the excellent work he did on Awake. 

This poll has already been done, and I don't remember what I voted for, nor do I know whom to vote for now. They both have their stron points and not so strong ones. However, I do feel, Rudess fits the band better, he's got a more similar way of playing to the other band members than Moore did. Still, that's at the same time the strong point for Rudess as it is for Moore, because on the other hand, the later complemented the sound of Dream Theater better, he kind of slowed the pace where the rest just wanted to go faster, and gave some really beautiful melodies and soundscapes. So, I guess the best thing to do is to enjoy whatever they both have to offer to the band.

The Quiet One wrote: I'll vote for the same I've voted in the previous same polls: Kevin Moore   Definitely a more creative player in my opinion: he can build-up fantastic atmospheres, he has feel and he defintlely plays some fine piano and synths.   It's like if Kevin Moore was the Rick Wright of Dream Theater. Yeah I know, very different bands, but I think the "role" of these keyboardists were pretty the same and they were done perfectly, neither needed an extremely talented keyboard player in the sense of playing.

jordan is a best keyboard player!!! and kevin was very important in the DT creative equation in thi first years of the band 

as the biggest Dream Theater fan in my continent, I must vote for Jordan Rudess. I wonder who Kevin Moore is.

I had Kevin Moore for dinner.