Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way)

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

Haven't heard it all the way through yet, but so far it's really strong. Lyrics are typical Arjen, but I don't mind that. One thing that stands out in particular is the guitar, Arjen is one of my favorite guitarists, and he's got a lot of great moments on here. The smaller cast of singers works better as well, I think, even though I really liked 01011001.

edit: Also, I noticed Arjen doesn't sing on the album. Maybe he had enough of that on his solo album? (which I still haven't gotten )

[Konrad]

Arjen is one of my favourite musicians. There's nothing from him that i dislike!
And Theory of Everything is AWZUM!

One thing that stands out in particular is the guitar, Arjen is one of my favorite guitarists, and he's got a lot of great moments on here.

I totaly agree! So original... He definitely acquired an 'identity'. Youc an tell when is Arjen playing 

[Cyclopssss]

A theatrical production of 'The Human Equation' is in the works:



Thinking about auditioning....

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

A theatrical production of 'The Human Equation' is in the works:



Thinking about auditioning....

That. Is. Awesome.

[SomeoneLikeHim]

Oh my god, the hype!

[Implode]

Yeah!!

[Evermind]

Wow, that's much unexpected for me.

[Ben_Jamin]

First IQ does Subterranea, and now this....

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Can't seem to find any info about it! Is it an official production because there's nothing on his facebook page, homepage or anything or is it a fan driven thing? Will it be in english or only in dutch? I NEED FACTS! Arrrggghhhhhh

[Cyclopssss]

It is an official production, but it's still under construction. The script is about finnished, it is is being produced by Yvette Boertje, who produced the Star One Tour in 2003. It will most likely be a Dutch production with musicians from over here. More info to follow.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Awesome. I understand that a production like this will be quite heavy financially so to do it locally makes sense. I guess we can only hope that the production will be a success so it can be set up in other countries as well.

[ThatOneGuy2112]

A theatrical production of 'The Human Equation' is in the works:

All my yes

[Cyclopssss]

Awesome. I understand that a production like this will be quite heavy financially so to do it locally makes sense. I guess we can only hope that the production will be a success so it can be set up in other countries as well.

I also hope so, and the cost factor is all decisive. The reaction so far is very enthousiasthic.

[mikemangioy]

oh god yes! I was hoping for this since I first heard THE

[haceeb]

A theatrical production of 'The Human Equation' is in the works:



Thinking about auditioning....

yay

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Sorry for the few updates lately, but I'm working hard on a new project and it's going really, really well. Too early to say something about it... but I will soon

Let the speculations commence! 

[The Letter M]

Sorry for the few updates lately, but I'm working hard on a new project and it's going really, really well. Too early to say something about it... but I will soon

Let the speculations commence! 

Star One III?!? Am I the only one who'd be super excited about that? I'd love to hear him Do his lyrical take on some recent sci-fi films from the last 4-5 years since the last one!

I just don't see this "new project" being another Ayreon album so soon after TTOE. Maybe another Guilt Machine album, or perhaps something entirely new?

-Marc.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Yea actually I remember him saying something about the possibility of a new Star One album but in this case he mentions a new project so i'm not sure what to think.  I'm mos def into Star One III though! 

[The Letter M]

Yea actually I remember him saying something about the possibility of a new Star One album but in this case he mentions a new project so i'm not sure what to think.  I'm mos def into Star One III though! 

I think when he means new, it's just in terms of something that's just NOW happening, not that the whole project itself is entirely brand new. But I could be wrong. I feel like he's said something with a similar effect when referring to the last Ayreon album (that is, working on something new).

A third Star One album is high on my list for him if he's doing it. If not, does the man really need more bands on his discography?!

-Marc.

[Ben_Jamin]

It all depends on How the songs sound. They could be Guilt Machine, Solo, etcm..or an entirely new thing.

[Evermind]

I remember he had a poll on FB what the fans want him to do next after TTOE, and of all the options, "something heavy" won, so it could indeed be another Star One album.

I voted "something folky" in that poll though, so I (obviously) want him to do some folky stuff. But as I'll buy anything this man will put out, it hardly matters.

As I also understood, he could also record something for this project, though it seems unlikely they'll gather enough funds to make it through.

[Buddyhunter1]

I'm probably the only one that really wants him to make another Guilt Machine album.

Though maybe he's too happy for that these days, I dunno.

[kirksnosehair]

Based on that Facebook poll, my guess is he'll do another Star One album next.  That's what I'm hoping for..

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Arjen! You know you want it deep inside....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qgbV9U2GU

 

[jingle.boy]

I'd splooge for another Star One album.

[abydos]

Anything to hear Russell Allen sing properly and with good music, not that solo/Lande crap.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

Anything to hear Russell Allen sing properly and with good music, not that solo/Lande crap.

wtf is this

[Evermind]

Well he sang with good music on Migrator

[abydos]

Anything to hear Russell Allen sing properly and with good music, not that solo/Lande crap.

wtf is this

Allen/Lande?

[The Letter M]

Anything to hear Russell Allen sing properly and with good music, not that solo/Lande crap.

wtf is this

Allen/Lande?

This? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen-Lande

And do I spot The Flower Kings alum Jaime Salazar on drums? Cool! This band/side-project/supergroup? can't be all that bad...can it?

-Marc.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

I know what it is, it's the use of "crap" as a descriptor for Allen/Lande that inspired my reaction.

[abydos]

Anything to hear Russell Allen sing properly and with good music, not that solo/Lande crap.

wtf is this

Allen/Lande?

This? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen-Lande

And do I spot The Flower Kings alum Jaime Salazar on drums? Cool! This band/side-project/supergroup? can't be all that bad...can it?

-Marc.

I guess it's ok if you're into that style of music, but for me it's pretty much all bland and boring minus a couple of songs overall.

[jingle.boy]

I know what it is, it's the use of "crap" as a descriptor for Allen/Lande that inspired my reaction.

I had the exact same reaction. That trilogy is freakin awesome.

[wolfking]

I know what it is, it's the use of "crap" as a descriptor for Allen/Lande that inspired my reaction.

Sure, it's not prog and maybe not your thing, but for the style of music, the three albums are all world class.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Allen/Lande > AMob

Anyway back to topic. This new project, it's not the theater project he's talking about? Most likely not given i'm not sure how much Arjen really is involved in that. Haven't heard anything about it really.