Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 382734 times)

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2485 on:** May 08, 2020, 10:07:17 PM »

Also, I really like the title.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2486 on:** May 11, 2020, 07:20:00 AM »

From Arjen-
"I’m very proud to tell you that for the very first time the new Ayreon album will be released with a genuine 25-page comic book! It’s illustrated by the renowned artist Félix Vega. Here is a sneak peek, the pages are animated by David Letelier. Hope you like it as much as this nerd here does!"

https://youtu.be/j-K80XQzufI

-Marc.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2487 on:** May 11, 2020, 08:38:50 AM »

it's set in 1884...

Maybe about how The Migrator Soul became The Final Experiment.

Adami · « **Reply #2488 on:** May 11, 2020, 09:01:47 AM »

Maybe it's related in the way The Human Equation was. As in, not really.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2489 on:** May 11, 2020, 09:04:30 AM »

Quote from: Ben_Jamin on May 11, 2020, 08:38:50 AM

it's set in 1884...

Maybe about how The Migrator Soul became The Final Experiment.

I noticed this, exactly 200 years before 2084, a pivotal year in the Ayreon timeline. I'm sure it'll be loosely connected to the main story somehow, unlike TTOE.

-Marc.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #2490 on:** May 11, 2020, 09:39:37 AM »

Quote from: Adami on May 11, 2020, 09:01:47 AM

Maybe it's related in the way The Human Equation was. As in, not really.

Haha, yeah exactly.

The comic is a neat new idea though. Definite buy from me.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #2491 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:25:24 PM »

I really like the direction this is going, it feels fresh kinda like The Human Equation did back in the day. I'm sure he connects it all in some way.

Adami · « **Reply #2492 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:30:08 PM »

And if it doesn't connect, fine by me. Just hope he doesn't do the 1-2 minute tracks like on TTOE.

Also, was that Floor in the last video sample? Kind of generic, but it sounds a bit like Floor's timbre.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2493 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:31:14 PM »

Quote from: Adami on May 11, 2020, 02:30:08 PM

And if it doesn't connect, fine by me. Just hope he doesn't do the 1-2 minute tracks like on TTOE.

Also, was that Floor in the last video sample? Kind of generic, but it sounds a bit like Floor's timbre.

Read in a FB reply this morning that apparently Arjen said Floor wasn't on this album, so maybe someone who sounds like her?

-Marc.

Adami · « **Reply #2494 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:32:12 PM »

Quote from: The Letter M on May 11, 2020, 02:31:14 PM

Quote from: Adami on May 11, 2020, 02:30:08 PM
And if it doesn't connect, fine by me. Just hope he doesn't do the 1-2 minute tracks like on TTOE.

Also, was that Floor in the last video sample? Kind of generic, but it sounds a bit like Floor's timbre.

Read in a FB reply this morning that apparently Arjen said Floor wasn't on this album, so maybe someone who sounds like her?

-Marc.

Yea, it was a generic enough operatic moment and could be a ton of people, but just sounded Floorish.

Either way, super pumped!

nattmorker · « **Reply #2495 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:19:09 PM »

Quote from: Adami on May 11, 2020, 02:30:08 PM

And if it doesn't connect, fine by me. Just hope he doesn't do the 1-2 minute tracks like on TTOE.

Me, on the other hand, I really enjoyed those super short "songs". I can listen to my favorite parts when I don't have much time.

ErHaO · « **Reply #2496 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:05:55 AM »

Maybe Dianne Van Giersbergen? I think her operatic vocals could sound like that. Also, she was on the lastest live album.

Random recent song with her that has her doing some operatic vocals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhkY7FYJK3c

I think she is a great singer.

And do we think the comic book characters will look somewhat similar to the singers?

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #2497 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:38:24 AM »

Quote from: ErHaO on May 12, 2020, 01:05:55 AM

Maybe Dianne Van Giersbergen? I think her operatic vocals could sound like that. Also, she was on the lastest live album.

Random recent song with her that has her doing some operatic vocals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhkY7FYJK3c

I think she is a great singer.

And do we think the comic book characters will look somewhat similar to the singers?

I think so......

Macela Bovio shared the video on her FB and wondered how many singers we recognised

ErHaO · « **Reply #2498 on:** May 12, 2020, 03:46:19 AM »

Quote from: SwedishGoose on May 12, 2020, 01:38:24 AM

Quote from: ErHaO on May 12, 2020, 01:05:55 AM
Maybe Dianne Van Giersbergen? I think her operatic vocals could sound like that. Also, she was on the lastest live album.

Random recent song with her that has her doing some operatic vocals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhkY7FYJK3c

I think she is a great singer.

And do we think the comic book characters will look somewhat similar to the singers?

I think so......

Macela Bovio shared the video on her FB and wondered how many singers we recognised

In that case, in the realm of prog/metal singers Tommy kind of seems like a no-brainer.

Other than that I think I see Simone Simons and perhaps Amanda Sommerville? And one of them gives off a Alissa White-Gluz vibe (but without the blue and/or white hair).

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2499 on:** May 13, 2020, 06:08:54 AM »

FINALLY got my ITEC Live earbook. I know what I'm listening to tonight during my workout!

The Letter M · « **Reply #2500 on:** May 13, 2020, 06:09:50 AM »

Doctor Who actor Tom Baker to narrate Transitus!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Td_G0a1Qa_U

-Marc.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2501 on:** May 13, 2020, 06:19:34 AM »

Just watched that. I couldn't guess the voice from yesterday's teaser, but this is pretty damned cool!

Set Your Controls!

ariich · « **Reply #2502 on:** May 13, 2020, 07:08:25 AM »

I like how Arjen announced him as "the one and only Doctor Who"... um, no, very much not so.

Elite · « **Reply #2503 on:** May 13, 2020, 07:10:45 AM »

I see Cammie Gilbert from Oceans of Slumber in the comic book trailer thing.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #2504 on:** May 13, 2020, 07:39:34 AM »

Yeah, me too. If she's in it, I can't wait.

Adami · « **Reply #2505 on:** May 13, 2020, 07:55:31 AM »

I wonder if one of them is Melissa Bonny.

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #2506 on:** May 13, 2020, 12:40:26 PM »

Quote from: The Letter M on May 13, 2020, 06:09:50 AM

Doctor Who actor Tom Baker to narrate Transitus!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Td_G0a1Qa_U

-Marc.

Not really a fan of narration on music albums. Well, we'll see how it goes.

ErHaO · « **Reply #2507 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:23:48 AM »

Teaser of Tommy sounds amazing (see facebook), looking forward to the rest!

abydos · « **Reply #2508 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:48:38 AM »

Tommy again? Ugh.

Adami · « **Reply #2509 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:50:12 AM »

Tommy is awesome. Sounded great!

Still hoping for some new blood that aren't just a bunch of high pitch power wailers.

abydos · « **Reply #2510 on:** May 17, 2020, 04:10:12 PM »

I don't know why, I just find his voice incredibly bland and no matter what he does, he just loses me. He's technically amazing but somehow I can't connect with him at all.

ErHaO · « **Reply #2511 on:** May 17, 2020, 04:50:00 PM »

I can get why his (or any) voice isn't someones taste, but bland is a term I would not associate with him, he has a pretty unique tone and is super recognisable, even compared to pop/rock singers with a similar approach to singing.

And I agree with Adami, I am hoping for some non-belters/lower pitched vocals as well.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #2512 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:34:01 PM »

Quote from: ErHaO on May 17, 2020, 04:50:00 PM

I can get why his (or any) voice isn't someones taste, but bland is a term I would not associate with him, he has a pretty unique tone and is super recognisable, even compared to pop/rock singers with a similar approach to singing.

Signed.

Is this the album where we finally get a JP guest solo? JR was on, JLB was on... it's time. They even met in person very recently on that guitar award ceremony thing.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2513 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:49:58 PM »

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on May 17, 2020, 09:34:01 PM

Quote from: ErHaO on May 17, 2020, 04:50:00 PM
I can get why his (or any) voice isn't someones taste, but bland is a term I would not associate with him, he has a pretty unique tone and is super recognisable, even compared to pop/rock singers with a similar approach to singing.
Signed.

Is this the album where we finally get a JP guest solo? JR was on, JLB was on... it's time. They even met in person very recently on that guitar award ceremony thing.

Derek Sherinian also had a keyboard solo on 01011001, and Jordan Rudess on The Theory Of Everything.

I've always wanted to hear JP do a solo in an Ayreon album. James has been on TWO Ayreon albums so far, beating his fellow DT band mates for appearances. If no JP, I'd be happy to hear another Rudess keyboard solo on the new album!

-Marc.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #2514 on:** May 17, 2020, 11:12:06 PM »

Yeah, I forgot about Derek entirely, he has been on as well.

If not JP, why not the wild card, JMX coming in hot with a bass solo! Well, probably not, though who knows. Kevin would also probably do it if he liked the song, most of his guest spots have been in prog metal and for bands much smaller than Ayreon.

abydos · « **Reply #2515 on:** May 18, 2020, 04:37:18 AM »

Hoping for another Michael Romeo solo. Was not that much of a fan of his last one, but the one in Dawn of a Million Souls is still one of his best works ever.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2516 on:** May 18, 2020, 04:41:58 AM »

Watched the first three songs of ITEC Live while working out last night. Mother of god, what an amazing production. And everyone is top notch. Simone replacing Sharon was about as perfect a choice as could have been made.

Looking forward to watching the rest today.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #2517 on:** May 18, 2020, 04:54:41 AM »

Quote from: The Letter M on May 17, 2020, 09:49:58 PM

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on May 17, 2020, 09:34:01 PM
Quote from: ErHaO on May 17, 2020, 04:50:00 PM
I can get why his (or any) voice isn't someones taste, but bland is a term I would not associate with him, he has a pretty unique tone and is super recognisable, even compared to pop/rock singers with a similar approach to singing.
Signed.

Is this the album where we finally get a JP guest solo? JR was on, JLB was on... it's time. They even met in person very recently on that guitar award ceremony thing.

Derek Sherinian also had a keyboard solo on 01011001, and Jordan Rudess on The Theory Of Everything.

I've always wanted to hear JP do a solo in an Ayreon album. James has been on TWO Ayreon albums so far, beating his fellow DT band mates for appearances. If no JP, I'd be happy to hear another Rudess keyboard solo on the new album!

-Marc.

Honestly, Arjen really knew how to utilize the best out of James vocally. So I wouldn't mind JLB agian. Would be cool hearing JP do a solo.

Evermind · « **Reply #2518 on:** May 18, 2020, 06:17:28 AM »

I'd love him to get more singers that weren't on Ayreon before. I love Tommy and I'm sure he'll be great as usual, but I hope Arjen won't re-use the singers too much.

The Walrus · « **Reply #2519 on:** May 18, 2020, 06:17:38 AM »

Not looking forward to more Tommy at all. TTOE has a really annoying set of singers and he's my least favorite.

Quote from: abydos on May 17, 2020, 04:10:12 PM

I don't know why, I just find his voice incredibly bland and no matter what he does, he just loses me. He's technically amazing but somehow I can't connect with him at all.

Yeah, this, basically. Technically marvelous, but I really do not enjoy his incessant melismatic delivery. It just doesn't serve the music imo

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Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 382734 times)