Jordan Rudess vs. Richard Barbieri vs. Per Wiberg

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I'll eliminate Rudess right away because DT keyboard solos are full of way too much cheese though I do think he's extraordinarily talented and he has on occasion played some really awesome parts for DT. Barbieri played some fantastic keyboard parts on Anesthetize and other songs but I'm gonna give it to Wiberg. Wiberg's playing just fits in so seamlessly with the songs. He uses the keyboard sparingly, with precision, and excellent timing. And overall I just enjoy his folksy/gothic sound.

Poll Question: Who is the best of these keyboardists?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater)	21	[47.73%]
Richard Barbieri (Porcupine Tree)	17	[38.64%]
Per Wiberg (Opeth)	5	[11.36%]
I like them equally.	1	[2.27%]
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adace1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 25 2010 Status: Offline Points: 320	Posted: January 25 2011 at 04:26
	I'll eliminate Rudess right away because DT keyboard solos are full of way too much cheese though I do think he's extraordinarily talented and he has on occasion played some really awesome parts for DT. Barbieri played some fantastic keyboard parts on Anesthetize and other songs but I'm gonna give it to Wiberg. Wiberg's playing just fits in so seamlessly with the songs. He uses the keyboard sparingly, with precision, and excellent timing. And overall I just enjoy his folksy/gothic sound.