The Official Bootleg

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Rudess/Morgenstein Project
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Live album by
Rudess/Morgenstein Project
ReleasedJuly 25, 2001
RecordedApril 1997 – February 1999
Genre Rock, fusion
Length52:53
Label Domo Records
Producer Rod Morgenstein & Jordan Rudess
Rudess/Morgenstein Project chronology
Rudess/Morgenstein Project
(1997)
Rudess/Morgenstein Project
(2001)

The Official Bootleg is a live album by Rudess/Morgenstein Project, made up of Jordan Rudess and Rod Morgenstein, released in 2001. The album is made up of tracks recorded during live shows taking place from April 1997 to February 1999.

Track listing

All pieces are composed by Jordan Rudess and Rod Morgenstein.

  1. "Over the Edge" – 6:37
  2. "Drop the Puck" – 5:29
  3. "Crossing Over" – 7:12
  4. "Don't Look Down" – 7:29
  5. "Night Wind" – 7:58
  6. "Dead in the Water" – 6:17
  7. "It's a Mystery" – 7:25
  8. "Daylight" – 4:26

Personnel

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