AYREON
''01011001, DISC ONE''
2008
102:34
DISC ONE (Y)
1. Age of Shadows incl. We Are Forever/10:47
2. Comatose/4:26
3. Liquid Eternity/8:10
4. Connect the Dots/4:13
5. Beneath the Waves/8:26
a.Beneath the Waves
b.Face the Facts
c.But a Memory...
d.World Without Walls
e.Reality Bleeds
6. Newborn Race/7:49
a.The Incentive
b.The Vision
c.The Procedure
d.Another Life
e.Newborn Race
f.The Conclusion
7. Ride the Comet/3:29
8. Web of Lies/2:50
DISC TWO (EARTH)
1. The Fifth Extinction/10:29
a.Glimmer of Hope
b.World of Tomorrow Dreams
c.Collision Course
d.From the Ashes
e.Glimmer of Hope (reprise)
2. Waking Dreams/6:31
3. The Truth Is In Here/5:12
4. Unnatural Selection/7:15
5. River of Time/4:24
6. E=MC2/5:50
7. The Sixth Extinction/12:18
a.Echoes on the Wind
b.Radioactive Grave
c.2085
d.To the Planet of Red
e.Spirit on the Wind
f.Complete the Circle
VOCALS
ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN
Anneke Van Giersbergen (Agua De Annique, ex-The Gathering)
Bob Catley (Magnum)
Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain Of Salvation, Genius)
Floor Jansen (After Forever, Star One)
Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards)
Jonas Renkse (Katatonia, Bloodbath, ex-October Tide)
Jorn Lande (solo, ex-Masterplan, ARK, Beyond Twilight, Millenium)
Liselotte Hegt (Dial)
Magali Luyten (Virus IV, Beautiful Sin)
Marjan Welman (Elister)
Phideaux Xavier (solo)
Simone Simons (Epica)
Steve Lee (Gotthard)
Tom S. Englund (Evergrey)
Ty Tabor (solo, King's X, Platypus, Jelly Jam, Xenuphobe)
Wudstik (solo)
INSTRUMENTALS
ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN/Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Synths, Programming
Lori Linstruth (ex-Stream Of Passion)/Guitars
Michael Romeo (Symphony X)/Guitars
Ben Mathot (Dis)/Violin
David Faber/Violoncello
Jeroen Goossens (Flairck)/Flute
Derek Sherinian (solo, Planet X, ex-Dream Theater, Yngwie Mamlsteen)/Keyboards
Joost van den Broek (After Forever, Star One)/Keyboards
Tomas Bodin (Flower Kings, Karmakanic, Circus Brimstone)/Keyboards
Ed Warby (Gorefest, Elegy, Star One, Orphanage, Thanatos)/Drums
BIOGRAPHY
By aapatsos
AYREON is the vision of Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen Anthony LUCASSEN (ex-VENGEANCE). He formed AYREON around 1994 from the need to create rock operas. His music can be broadly categorised as progressive metal but with themes that range from electronica to folk, symphonic prog and space rock. Lyrically, the stories tend to evolve around fantasy, sci-fi or human emotion. The rock operas tend to involve a series of characters, often represented by a different vocalist and a plethora of session musicians, although LUCASSEN tends to cover the majority of instruments.
AYREON's debut album, ''The Final Experiment'' was released in 1995 through Transmission label, initially as ''Ayreon: The Final Experiment'' with no specific band name. ''Actual Fantasy'' followed in 1996, an album with no specific storyline but a generic concept around fantasy. In 1998, ''Into the Electric Castle'' was released; a double-CD featuring a continuous story of invented characters of different historical eras, with the use of analog equipment giving a vintage feeling. Notable contributions are those of FISH (ex-MARILLION) and Anneke van GIERSBERGEN (ex-THE GATHERING) on vocal sections. The year 2000 saw the release of another double album, ''Universal Migrator'', yet sold independently as ''Part I: The Dream Sequencer'' and ''Part 2: Flight of the Migrator''. Part I focuses on more melodic atmospheres with plenty of electronic passages whereas Part II exhibits more aggressive patterns, closer to classic progressive metal. More guest appearances feature here with highlights including Johan ENGLUND (TIAMAT), Bruce DICKINSON (IRON MAIDEN) and Russell ALLEN (SYMPHONY-X). The same year also saw the release of ''Ayreonauts Only'', a collection of Arjen's previously unreleased tracks.
The departure from Transmission and signing with InsideOut Records was followed by the release of AYREON's 6th and most famous album to date, ''The Human Equation'' in 2004. With the exception of Ed WARBY (drums) who has been with Arjen since 1998, the musicians chosen for this album had never appeared in previous albums. Contrary to previous releases, this album deals with human emotion, including guest appearances from the elite of progressive rock and metal: James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER), Mikael AKERFELDT (OPETH), Devon GRAVES (PSYCHOTIC WALTZ) and Ken HENSLEY (ex-URIAH HEEP) among other big names. InsideOut also re-issued all previous AYREON albums in special editions. The sci-fi concept returned in Arjen's mind in his 7th release, ''01011001'' of 2008 with yet another impressive list of guests such as Bob CATLEY (MAGNUM), Daniel GILDENLOW (PAIN OF SALVATION), Jorn LANDE and Derek SHERINIAN (PLANET X). 2009 saw the released of the first-ever AYREON compilation, following all album releases since 1995 and including one new song, among the 4 hours of music.
During his time with AYREON, Arjen LUCASSEN has often been sharing his time with other projects such as AMBEON, GUILT MACHINE, STAR ONE, STREAM OF PASSION as well as releasing albums under the name ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSSEN. In 2012 it was announced that a new AYREON album is expected for 2013.
''01011001, DISC ONE''
2008
102:34
DISC ONE (Y)
1. Age of Shadows incl. We Are Forever/10:47
2. Comatose/4:26
3. Liquid Eternity/8:10
4. Connect the Dots/4:13
5. Beneath the Waves/8:26
a.Beneath the Waves
b.Face the Facts
c.But a Memory...
d.World Without Walls
e.Reality Bleeds
6. Newborn Race/7:49
a.The Incentive
b.The Vision
c.The Procedure
d.Another Life
e.Newborn Race
f.The Conclusion
7. Ride the Comet/3:29
8. Web of Lies/2:50
DISC TWO (EARTH)
1. The Fifth Extinction/10:29
a.Glimmer of Hope
b.World of Tomorrow Dreams
c.Collision Course
d.From the Ashes
e.Glimmer of Hope (reprise)
2. Waking Dreams/6:31
3. The Truth Is In Here/5:12
4. Unnatural Selection/7:15
5. River of Time/4:24
6. E=MC2/5:50
7. The Sixth Extinction/12:18
a.Echoes on the Wind
b.Radioactive Grave
c.2085
d.To the Planet of Red
e.Spirit on the Wind
f.Complete the Circle
VOCALS
ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN
Anneke Van Giersbergen (Agua De Annique, ex-The Gathering)
Bob Catley (Magnum)
Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain Of Salvation, Genius)
Floor Jansen (After Forever, Star One)
Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards)
Jonas Renkse (Katatonia, Bloodbath, ex-October Tide)
Jorn Lande (solo, ex-Masterplan, ARK, Beyond Twilight, Millenium)
Liselotte Hegt (Dial)
Magali Luyten (Virus IV, Beautiful Sin)
Marjan Welman (Elister)
Phideaux Xavier (solo)
Simone Simons (Epica)
Steve Lee (Gotthard)
Tom S. Englund (Evergrey)
Ty Tabor (solo, King's X, Platypus, Jelly Jam, Xenuphobe)
Wudstik (solo)
INSTRUMENTALS
ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN/Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Synths, Programming
Lori Linstruth (ex-Stream Of Passion)/Guitars
Michael Romeo (Symphony X)/Guitars
Ben Mathot (Dis)/Violin
David Faber/Violoncello
Jeroen Goossens (Flairck)/Flute
Derek Sherinian (solo, Planet X, ex-Dream Theater, Yngwie Mamlsteen)/Keyboards
Joost van den Broek (After Forever, Star One)/Keyboards
Tomas Bodin (Flower Kings, Karmakanic, Circus Brimstone)/Keyboards
Ed Warby (Gorefest, Elegy, Star One, Orphanage, Thanatos)/Drums
BIOGRAPHY
By aapatsos
AYREON is the vision of Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen Anthony LUCASSEN (ex-VENGEANCE). He formed AYREON around 1994 from the need to create rock operas. His music can be broadly categorised as progressive metal but with themes that range from electronica to folk, symphonic prog and space rock. Lyrically, the stories tend to evolve around fantasy, sci-fi or human emotion. The rock operas tend to involve a series of characters, often represented by a different vocalist and a plethora of session musicians, although LUCASSEN tends to cover the majority of instruments.
AYREON's debut album, ''The Final Experiment'' was released in 1995 through Transmission label, initially as ''Ayreon: The Final Experiment'' with no specific band name. ''Actual Fantasy'' followed in 1996, an album with no specific storyline but a generic concept around fantasy. In 1998, ''Into the Electric Castle'' was released; a double-CD featuring a continuous story of invented characters of different historical eras, with the use of analog equipment giving a vintage feeling. Notable contributions are those of FISH (ex-MARILLION) and Anneke van GIERSBERGEN (ex-THE GATHERING) on vocal sections. The year 2000 saw the release of another double album, ''Universal Migrator'', yet sold independently as ''Part I: The Dream Sequencer'' and ''Part 2: Flight of the Migrator''. Part I focuses on more melodic atmospheres with plenty of electronic passages whereas Part II exhibits more aggressive patterns, closer to classic progressive metal. More guest appearances feature here with highlights including Johan ENGLUND (TIAMAT), Bruce DICKINSON (IRON MAIDEN) and Russell ALLEN (SYMPHONY-X). The same year also saw the release of ''Ayreonauts Only'', a collection of Arjen's previously unreleased tracks.
The departure from Transmission and signing with InsideOut Records was followed by the release of AYREON's 6th and most famous album to date, ''The Human Equation'' in 2004. With the exception of Ed WARBY (drums) who has been with Arjen since 1998, the musicians chosen for this album had never appeared in previous albums. Contrary to previous releases, this album deals with human emotion, including guest appearances from the elite of progressive rock and metal: James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER), Mikael AKERFELDT (OPETH), Devon GRAVES (PSYCHOTIC WALTZ) and Ken HENSLEY (ex-URIAH HEEP) among other big names. InsideOut also re-issued all previous AYREON albums in special editions. The sci-fi concept returned in Arjen's mind in his 7th release, ''01011001'' of 2008 with yet another impressive list of guests such as Bob CATLEY (MAGNUM), Daniel GILDENLOW (PAIN OF SALVATION), Jorn LANDE and Derek SHERINIAN (PLANET X). 2009 saw the released of the first-ever AYREON compilation, following all album releases since 1995 and including one new song, among the 4 hours of music.
During his time with AYREON, Arjen LUCASSEN has often been sharing his time with other projects such as AMBEON, GUILT MACHINE, STAR ONE, STREAM OF PASSION as well as releasing albums under the name ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSSEN. In 2012 it was announced that a new AYREON album is expected for 2013.
