Secrets of the Muse is an album by Jordan Rudess

Jordan Rudess

Jordan Rudess is an American keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater and the progressive rock supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment.-Biography:...

 recorded and released in 1997.

The album is composed entirely of improvisations on various synthesizers. Improvisation is something that Rudess is well acquainted with, as seen in 4NYC

4NYC

4NYC is an album by Jordan Rudess which was recorded live September 24, 2001 and released September 10, 2002.The album came about as part of Rudess's reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks...

and Christmas Sky

Christmas Sky

Christmas Sky is an album by Jordan Rudess recorded and released in 2002.The album is recorded specifically for the Christmas season. Featured on the album are piano and synthesizer improvisations based on classic Christmas songs, as well as one original piece written by Rudess for the Christmas...

both released in 2002. The sound of the album is different from most of Rudess' carefully composed pieces as it takes on a slower, softer, more gentle approach.

Track listing

All pieces are composed by Jordan Rudess

Jordan Rudess

Jordan Rudess is an American keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater and the progressive rock supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment.-Biography:...

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1. "Stillness" – 3:09
2. "Deepest Love" – 4:20
3. "Autumn Fire" – 3:40
4. "Gentle Ways" – 3:45
5. "Footpath" – 3:43
6. "Virgin Snow" – 2:54
7. "Darkness" – 3:54
8. "Drifting East" – 4:08
9. "A Call For Beauty" – 3:31
10. "Cradle Song" – 4:04
11. "New Life" – 4:15
12. "So It Is" – 2:51
13. "Sunset Swingset" – 3:03