Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 383495 times)

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #980 on:** January 30, 2015, 06:15:22 AM »

The Gentle Storm - Behind the Scenes update 2

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #981 on:** February 10, 2015, 04:08:01 AM »

Behind the scenes 1-5:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDp_PtuyOwCaYwgK4molSQcOQZPrYK9Vc

abydos · « **Reply #982 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:49:15 AM »

Those are some awesome promo photos, I want them all in super-duper huge resolution.

ErHaO · « **Reply #983 on:** February 10, 2015, 04:34:06 PM »

There are some awesome tunes in those trailers, pretty hyped for this!

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #984 on:** February 13, 2015, 07:06:51 AM »

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Below is The Gentle Storm tracklist of The Diary that so many of you have been asking for! Oh, the pre-sales in my own webshop start soon.

CD1 : Gentle
1] Endless Sea (gentle version) 05:59
2] Heart of Amsterdam (gentle version) 06:36
3] The Greatest Love (gentle version) 04:08
4] Shores of India (gentle version) 06:40
5] Cape of Storms (gentle version) 05:28
6] The Moment (gentle version) 06:08
7] The Storm (gentle version) 05:56
8] Eyes of Michiel (gentle version) 03:56
9] Brightest Light (gentle version) 04:46
10] New Horizons (gentle version) 05:24
11] Epilogue: The Final Entry (gentle version) 02:02

CD2: Storm
1] Endless Sea (storm version) 05:53
2] Heart of Amsterdam (storm version) 06:37
3] The Greatest Love (storm version) 03:57
4] Shores of India (storm version) 06:24
5] Cape of Storms (storm version) 05:32
6] The Moment (storm version) 06:10
7] The Storm (storm version) 05:58
8] Eyes of Michiel (storm version) 04:00
9] Brightest Light (storm version) 04:54
10] New Horizons (storm version) 05:25
11] Epilogue: The Final Entry (storm version) 02:03

lonestar · « **Reply #985 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:24:02 PM »

From Anneke Van Giersbergen's Facebook....

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I will replace Mikael Åkerfeldt as Fear in The Theater Equation and join James Labrie, Marcela Bovio, Devon Graves, Heather Findlay, Eric Clayton, Irene Jansen, Magnus Ekwall and Wudstik on stage.
All three shows are completely sold out, but luckily the production team has decided to add a fourth show! Get your tickets for that extra show NOW! (taking place on the 19th of September at 3 pm)
Anneke XxX

Um, wow....

Evermind · « **Reply #986 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:26:22 PM »

Well, Anneke's role was announced for quite a while already, and the fourth show was added a few weeks ago I think, so nothing really new here. Although I'm really glad I've got the tickets for Friday show, because I'm not sure how the artists will manage to perform two shows in one day at Saturday.

Sacul · « **Reply #987 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:29:42 PM »

I know there are just a few on the album, but I wonder if she will be able to perform growls.

Evermind · « **Reply #988 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:32:18 PM »

Quote from: Sacul on February 13, 2015, 02:29:42 PM

I know there are just a few on the album, but I wonder if she will be able to perform growls.

I was doubting this too, but as far as I recall someone on this very forum told me Fear's growls will be performed by some lady from the Epic Rock Choir.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #989 on:** February 14, 2015, 09:22:34 AM »

That is weird as all fuck. Hell, I'll take any reason to get Anneke involved in the project but that's an odd choice of role. I'm sure Dan Swano is busy too but he would have been my choice.

goo-goo · « **Reply #990 on:** February 14, 2015, 09:42:01 AM »

Any reason why MA pulled out of The Theater Equation?

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #991 on:** February 15, 2015, 06:49:52 AM »

I'm guessing the cheese factor may be a bit too high for him to do in a live setting? Plus, when is the last time you heard him do harsh vox?

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #992 on:** February 15, 2015, 06:51:20 AM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on February 15, 2015, 06:49:52 AM

Plus, when is the last time you heard him do harsh vox?

This is the likely culprit.

Evermind · « **Reply #993 on:** February 15, 2015, 06:52:29 AM »

Didn't he do the growls on the last Opeth tour though?

ErHaO · « **Reply #994 on:** February 15, 2015, 07:11:23 AM »

He still growls live. In fact, he made the recent setlists like that to entertain the old school Opeth fans as well, unlike the Heritage tour.

Also, yes, they have a growler in the choir.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #995 on:** February 17, 2015, 06:52:27 AM »

Update 6

abydos · « **Reply #996 on:** February 18, 2015, 10:51:01 AM »

Arjen and Anneke - Day Six, from yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSa4fBgP0WQ I. Can't. Wait!

With more videos on this guy's channel https://www.youtube.com/user/AnymvS/videos

ErHaO · « **Reply #997 on:** February 18, 2015, 03:07:49 PM »

Cool! Thanks.

Are Arjen and/or Anneke popular over there? I wonder why they do an acoustic tour there and not a single show in the Netherlands (acoustic show).

abydos · « **Reply #998 on:** February 18, 2015, 03:40:22 PM »

And a full setlist from one of the shows. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-gentle-storm/2015/planetarium-budapest-hungary-6bca6a1a.html

They dont book huge venues but every time she's come here the venue has been full. And from youtube vids that seems to be the case wherever she performs.

Evermind · « **Reply #999 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:02:37 AM »

Update #7

Awesome music on this one.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #1000 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:16:27 AM »

Dat setlist

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1001 on:** February 20, 2015, 07:05:08 AM »

Awesomesauce!!

abydos · « **Reply #1002 on:** February 22, 2015, 04:55:24 AM »

It was an amazing show. Just, speechless.

Strange Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBaarWpteA8

ErHaO · « **Reply #1003 on:** February 22, 2015, 06:07:27 AM »

Quote from: abydos on February 22, 2015, 04:55:24 AM

It was an amazing show. Just, speechless.

Strange Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBaarWpteA8

Jealous here! Sounds great.

ronnibran · « **Reply #1004 on:** February 22, 2015, 08:50:09 AM »

Quote from: Evermind on February 20, 2015, 06:02:37 AM

Update #7

Awesome music on this one.

Great stuff!!! Really looking forward to this release!

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1005 on:** February 23, 2015, 05:57:27 AM »

Just bought myself the Artbook Bundle, the Artbook for TTOE was amazing. Arjen is one of those artist that I feel I wanna support just because he put alot of passion into his projects.

Evermind · « **Reply #1006 on:** February 23, 2015, 06:45:46 AM »

Yep, I went with the Artbook bundle too! Just got my preorder in. Damn expensive with the shipping cost for my country, though (26€ only for shipping, hell), but Arjen definitely deserves it. And I loved everything I've heard from this album so far, so that was basically the only option for me.

Nick · « **Reply #1007 on:** February 23, 2015, 07:00:39 AM »

I will most likely get the artbook bundle as well.

Nick · « **Reply #1008 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:24:08 AM »

And... ordered. Thankfully the exchange rate isn't as godawful as it once was. I've skipped out on the signed and deluxe stuff for a release or two, but this finally broke me down again.

Also, I will hopefully have a review up before week's end.

The Letter M · « **Reply #1009 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:58:49 AM »

I got the ltd. edition bundle as well, signed and with a t-shirt. Looking forward to this. I haven't listened to the samples yet because I want to go into this one pretty blind, but I trust Arjen and Anneke. Cannot wait to get this bundle in the mail. So much good music by my favorite artists/bands this year!

-Marc.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1010 on:** February 23, 2015, 02:42:55 PM »

I've been trying to listen to my promo copy, but so far it's been a snooze fest. Nothing is grabbing my attention and forcing me to listen. I'll chalk it up to "slow, light music doesn't interest me", but let this serve to live in contrast to Nick's fanboy grade.

Nick · « **Reply #1011 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:07:36 AM »

The Heart of Amsterdam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q2Wx5H6wkg

Evermind · « **Reply #1012 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:07:52 AM »

Shit, I was just about to post it.

Anneke's dress and wig are hideous, by the way.

Nick · « **Reply #1013 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:08:56 AM »

My favorite part of the video is when Anneke is in the streets, they can't seem to have more than a 2 second shot before someone in the frame clearly is watching and going "what the fuck is going on?"

I'm glad they took a moment to acknowledge it and show her just talking with people.

Edit: After I posed I saw you and I were viewing the thread, and thought, he's gonna be pissed!

Evermind · « **Reply #1014 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:12:45 AM »

Quote from: Nick on February 27, 2015, 07:08:56 AM

My favorite part of the video is when Anneke is in the streets, they can't seem to have more than a 2 second shot before someone in the frame clearly is watching and going "what the fuck is going on?"

Yeah, indeed. Hilarious.

Very natural reaction, in fact. And I like it much better than some generic videos made in the forest or wherever by those metal bands trying to tell the story. This one is fun, definitely Arjen's style.

Going to spin it a few more times now.

News: DreamTheaterForums is a place for people who just don't have the time for music anymore.

Author Topic: Ayreon/Arjen Lucassen Thread (Star Three on the way) (Read 383495 times)