Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 382516 times)

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #2380 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:15:41 AM »

On my way back home now..... waiting for the gate to open at Shiphol.

My god what a show it was!!!
Two great additions that came as total surprises.
First Robby Valentine as a guest on the Grand Piano and then the addition of Kayleigh for Fish to sing in the Other Stories.

Amazing stage setup, great musiscians, fantastic singers and I liked the narrator too.

Soo many highlights but
- Anneke van Giersbergen on Valley of the Queens (wow!!!)
- Anneke again on Shores of India from the Gentle Storm
- Marcela Bovio on Out in The Real World
- Simone Simons on Ashes from Smbeon
- Arjen on Pink Beatles in a Purple Zeppelin from Lost in the New Real
- the ending with everyone and the audience on Songs of the Ocean

Frickin amazing show..... now I want the BlueRay soon!!!

Evermind · « **Reply #2381 on:** September 16, 2019, 10:04:17 AM »

I will say Ashes was one of the show highlights for me. I'm so glad it wasn't cold metal, I can't stand that song, but Ashes is probably my favourite song from Ambeon. Never thought I will see it live.

The biggest surprises for me were Kayleigh, obviously, and also the narration. I didn't think it would be that different. Oh, and the balloons during the Pink Beatles, that was awesome because I was in the front twice and they fell right on our line.

Nick · « **Reply #2382 on:** September 16, 2019, 01:37:34 PM »

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2383 on:** September 16, 2019, 04:30:39 PM »

Bitchin...

Stadler · « **Reply #2384 on:** September 16, 2019, 08:00:42 PM »

I'm just dipping my toe in the Ayreon waters, but that looks and sounds just plain AWESOME. I'm kind of jealous.

I'm assuming that's Fish on "The Decision Tree"; who is he singing with?

Adami · « **Reply #2385 on:** September 16, 2019, 08:46:24 PM »

Quote from: Stadler on September 16, 2019, 08:00:42 PM

I'm just dipping my toe in the Ayreon waters, but that looks and sounds just plain AWESOME. I'm kind of jealous.

I'm assuming that's Fish on "The Decision Tree"; who is he singing with?

The original singer fit that role wasn’t there. This guy is John Jaycee Cuijpers. He was also on Ayreon universe singing Russel Allen’s parts. The dude is really incredible.

Cool Chris · « **Reply #2386 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:00:12 PM »

Quote from: Nick on September 16, 2019, 01:37:34 PM

Dude on the left... what'cha smuggling in your pockets there?

Elite · « **Reply #2387 on:** September 16, 2019, 11:47:09 PM »

Phone, ear protection and car keys. Nothing interesting at all

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #2388 on:** September 17, 2019, 02:10:03 AM »

No, I'm not jealous, No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous.

FUCK IT: I'M SO JEALOUS

Seems like a really cool show and I hope you had a lot of fun.

When is the blue-ray coming out?

What are they doing next year?

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #2389 on:** September 17, 2019, 02:26:39 AM »

Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 17, 2019, 02:10:03 AM

No, I'm not jealous, No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous.

FUCK IT: I'M SO JEALOUS

Seems like a really cool show and I hope you had a lot of fun.

When is the blue-ray coming out?

What are they doing next year?

It was soo awesome.... one of the best shows I have ever seen

The BluRay will probably take about a year to release I guess.

Next show (if there will be one and if the same schedule as previously is still valid) will be in September of 2021..... what it will be.... who knows?
Perhaps a new album?
Perhaps The Theory of Everything?

ErHaO · « **Reply #2390 on:** September 17, 2019, 04:10:32 AM »

Musically, the show was amazing (as expected with this lineup). I loved the narration and the stage design was fantastic, with the physical "castle" and all the amazing projections. I especially loved the animated integration of the art by Jef Bertels (and man, that artwork was beatiful seeing it in person in the gallery). All the little/not-so-little deviations were good (use of grunters, ending of the album with all singers, the piano solo etc.).

My track highlights of the overall show were:
-Garden of Emotions
-Cosmic Fusion
-Evil Devolution
-Shores of India
-Twisted Coil

Quote from: SwedishGoose on September 17, 2019, 02:26:39 AM

Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 17, 2019, 02:10:03 AM
No, I'm not jealous, No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous,No, I'm not jealous.

FUCK IT: I'M SO JEALOUS

Seems like a really cool show and I hope you had a lot of fun.

When is the blue-ray coming out?

What are they doing next year?

It was soo awesome.... one of the best shows I have ever seen

The BluRay will probably take about a year to release I guess.

Next show (if there will be one and if the same schedule as previously is still valid) will be in September of 2021..... what it will be.... who knows?
Perhaps a new album?
Perhaps The Theory of Everything?

Technically, Ayreon has been performing every year for the last three years, as they were on Graspop in 2018. Maybe he will do another festival show next year (I think a mashup between his last shows would be amazing in a festival setting). I assume he will have a new album out by the time the next concert is announced.

Also, I do hope we will get the Graspop footage/audio in the future (I assume they did record it). There were some cool variations on the Ayreon Universe show, namely the different vocalists Tom Englund, Simone Simons, Mark Jansen, and Barry Hay (performing Radar Love/Sail Away From Avalon).

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #2391 on:** September 17, 2019, 05:18:39 AM »

I was half joking, knowing that this format takes a lot of preparation and will not likely be finished within a year. That said, the Theory Of Everything in this format would be a wet dream come true for me.

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #2392 on:** September 17, 2019, 05:24:45 AM »

Found an aeesome photoalbum on Facebook..

https://m.facebook.com/pg/Metalfan.nl/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156812356204302&ref=bookmarks

Riceloft · « **Reply #2393 on:** September 18, 2019, 09:31:17 AM »

Thats funny, Theory of Everything is probably the one show I wouldn't pony up for the next time (I regret not going this time!).

I love Ayreon!

ErHaO · « **Reply #2394 on:** December 17, 2019, 03:19:37 AM »

They confirmed another festival show for 2020, this time at the Night of the Prog festival in Germany. Into the Electric Castle in full plus some extras, with most of the original artists again.

https://www.nightoftheprogfestival.com/en/home-2/

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #2395 on:** January 15, 2020, 08:41:06 AM »

Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle Live And Other Tales - Trailer

*Throwing money at my screen*

The Letter M · « **Reply #2396 on:** January 15, 2020, 08:45:46 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 15, 2020, 08:41:06 AM

Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle Live And Other Tales - Trailer

*Throwing money at my screen*

That wooden box set looks NICE, but EXPENSIVE. I can only imagine it costs at least $150, but I *really* want it. Ugh, I wish I wasn't so poor right now...

At any rate, as someone who didn't get to go to the show, this was a brilliant trailer, a wonderful look into what the shows were like, so I can't wait to experience it on blu-ray! The past two live Ayreon releases (THE and AU) were some of the best live concert videos I've watched in years, so I expect this to be on-par, if not better than them!

-Marc.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2397 on:** January 15, 2020, 09:15:03 AM »

As usual, shut up and take my money

Evermind · « **Reply #2398 on:** January 15, 2020, 09:34:24 AM »

Yeah... if it's $150, I'll probably get the box. This was such a huge even of the last year for me.

Fritzinger · « **Reply #2399 on:** January 15, 2020, 09:35:10 AM »

I'm guessing the wooden box is a lot more expensive than 150 bucks :/ If anything, I'm going to go with the golden vinyl.

Evermind · « **Reply #2400 on:** January 15, 2020, 09:36:39 AM »

Quote from: Fritzinger on January 15, 2020, 09:35:10 AM

I'm guessing the wooden box is a lot more expensive than 150 bucks :/ If anything, I'm going to go with the golden vinyl.

Yeah, that's kind of why I said that. For $150 it would be a no-brainer for me, even though the shipping will probably add another $30-50.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2401 on:** January 15, 2020, 09:39:06 AM »

Even though I don't have a record player, that wooden box set looks dope.

cramx3 · « **Reply #2402 on:** January 15, 2020, 11:19:33 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 15, 2020, 08:41:06 AM

Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle Live And Other Tales - Trailer

*Throwing money at my screen*

This looks pretty awesome, but I'll hold off, I still need to watch my other Aryeon blu-ray I've been sitting on for years now. Yea, I'll see myself out now...

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #2403 on:** January 15, 2020, 11:23:05 AM »

One of the best shows I have ever seen.... and I was at the last show which was recorded.....

No brainer..... just gotta figure out which version/versions I will get

Nick · « **Reply #2404 on:** January 15, 2020, 11:56:02 AM »

I traveled several thousand miles for the shows, doubt I'll stop at anything short of the wooden box.

Evermind · « **Reply #2405 on:** January 15, 2020, 12:25:29 PM »

Quote from: Nick on January 15, 2020, 11:56:02 AM

I traveled several thousand miles for the shows, doubt I'll stop at anything short of the wooden box.

I mean I spent a ton of money to see the shows already, not sure if I can spend another ton of money to get the box.

It'll probably depend on the price for me.

KevShmev · « **Reply #2406 on:** January 15, 2020, 03:18:50 PM »

Where are you all seeing a link for this regarding prices? All I saw in the link Marc posted was a trailer.

Adami · « **Reply #2407 on:** January 15, 2020, 03:30:14 PM »

Looks good. Hope they turn the kick drum up a bit though. Barely audible. Drums in general sound a bit weak.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #2408 on:** January 16, 2020, 09:32:29 PM »

Wow, that looks epic! My favorite Ayreon album so, needless to say, I am super psyched for this.

Nice to see Marcela up there too as I know she is dealing with cervical cancer right now. Wasn't sure the timing of all of that.

Due to my love for this album, I may need to practice some restraint depending on package prices.

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #2409 on:** January 16, 2020, 10:45:01 PM »

Quote from: ProfessorPeart on January 16, 2020, 09:32:29 PM

Nice to see Marcela up there too as I know she is dealing with cervical cancer right now. Wasn't sure the timing of all of that.

This was in September and she wasn't diagnosed until later. I do think she started to feel the symptoms in September though (I support her on Patreon). Poor Marcela..... she is too young to have to go through this, hope the treatment is successful.

One highlight of the show was seeing her sing Out In The Real World (Stream of Passion).... soo good

kaos2900 · « **Reply #2410 on:** January 17, 2020, 12:53:39 PM »

Quote from: SwedishGoose on January 16, 2020, 10:45:01 PM

Quote from: ProfessorPeart on January 16, 2020, 09:32:29 PM
Nice to see Marcela up there too as I know she is dealing with cervical cancer right now. Wasn't sure the timing of all of that.

This was in September and she wasn't diagnosed until later. I do think she started to feel the symptoms in September though (I support her on Patreon). Poor Marcela..... she is too young to have to go through this, hope the treatment is successful.

One highlight of the show was seeing her sing Out In The Real World (Stream of Passion).... soo good

Hate to hear that. She is super talented and I hope she kicks cancer's ass.

cramx3 · « **Reply #2411 on:** January 17, 2020, 12:59:12 PM »

Yea, fuck cancer. I hope Marcella is doing well.

That was in september, kind of wish I had my other arm around her, obviously I had no idea then and she probably didn't either, but it makes me sad to know she's dealing with cancer and this was shortly before it all.

Evermind · « **Reply #2412 on:** January 20, 2020, 07:12:18 AM »

€159 for the box set, not too bad.

Nick · « **Reply #2413 on:** January 20, 2020, 08:58:09 AM »

Oof. Only ships from Europe. So after conversion and shipping I might actually settle for ear book.

KevShmev · « **Reply #2414 on:** January 20, 2020, 09:05:19 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on January 15, 2020, 03:18:50 PM

Where are you all seeing a link for this regarding prices? All I saw in the link Marc posted was a trailer.

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Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 382516 times)