Arjen Anthony LucassenWe recorded a VERY special and exclusive video clip for Supersonic Revolution! This was recorded in one of the only full XR studios in Europe, the newest technique in virtual production. "Golden Age Of Music". Let us know in the comments what you think!
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
Golden Age Of Music
night falls, I’m all alone, getting away from it all my ear glued to the radio I hear the station call: “this is radio Caroline, evening all, hope you’re doing fine” one hell of a time!
checking out the latest styles, down at the local store bell bottoms, tie dye shirts , who could ask for more? hair like Farrah, platform heels, shorts like Daisy D.
we lose our innocence to the soundtrack of our teens in the springtime of our days we’re living out our dreams
this is the golden age of music, the dawning of our lives a supersonic revolution, aboard this magic flight these are the days of innovation, the turning of a page A sudden rush of inspiration, a massive wave of change
last night I got it on, I saw a rainbow rise been to the dark side of the moon and saw a fire in the sky JC’s a superstar, school’s out, the boys are back in town
Arjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music (Official Music Video)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-04-20 | We recorded a VERY special and exclusive video clip for Supersonic Revolution! This was recorded in one of the only full XR studios in Europe, the newest technique in virtual production. "Golden Age Of Music". Let us know in the comments what you think!
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
Golden Age Of Music
night falls, I’m all alone, getting away from it all my ear glued to the radio I hear the station call: “this is radio Caroline, evening all, hope you’re doing fine” one hell of a time!
checking out the latest styles, down at the local store bell bottoms, tie dye shirts , who could ask for more? hair like Farrah, platform heels, shorts like Daisy D.
we lose our innocence to the soundtrack of our teens in the springtime of our days we’re living out our dreams
this is the golden age of music, the dawning of our lives a supersonic revolution, aboard this magic flight these are the days of innovation, the turning of a page A sudden rush of inspiration, a massive wave of change
last night I got it on, I saw a rainbow rise been to the dark side of the moon and saw a fire in the sky JC’s a superstar, school’s out, the boys are back in town
Very curious to read what you think of this one... enjoy and thanks in advance! Arjen.
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionSupersonic Revolution - They Took us by Storm (Official Music Video)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-05-19 | Dear friends, here’s the 4th single and videoclip taken from Supersonic Revolution’s first album ‘Golden Age of Music’. I’ll explain what the lyrics are about!
Album sleeves were always so important for me back then in the original days of vinyl LPs! I bought a lot of albums just because of the cover art. And my absolute favourite design company was the mighty Hipgnosis team. Their head man was called Storm Thorgerson, which explains the wordplay on ‘Storm’ in the song title. These lyrics talk about four of my favourite Hipgnosis sleeves: obviously Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses Of The Holy’ and Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’, two of the most iconic front covers of all time. The other two are not as well known: ‘Electric Warrior’ by T. Rex (the first album I ever bought) and UFO’s ‘Phenomenon’. Incidentally, I only discovered years later that on the UFO cover the guy is throwing a hubcap in the air and the lady is sneakily photographing it as if it were a real UFO!
Hope you enjoy the music and this very cool clip made by David Letelier! Please let us know in the comments below.
Very curious to read what you think of this one... enjoy and thanks in advance! Arjen.
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Came to Mock, Stayed to Rock (Official Audio)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-05-18 | Listen/Order: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution
Came To Mock, Stayed To Rock by Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution!
Very curious to read what you think of this one... enjoy and thanks in advance! Arjen.
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #10 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-04-11 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #10. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionSigning the new Supersonic Revolution records.Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-04-11 | Spent the day signing Supersonic Revolution vinyl records today, there's still a few colors left. Join the revolution!
#supersonicrevolution #arjenlucassenArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #9 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-04-05 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #9. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #8 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-03-29 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #8. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - The Rise Of The Starman (Official Visualizer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-03-23 | Listen/Order: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution
Dear friends, here is the second single from Supersonic Revolution!
My guess is that a lot of people will think this lyric is about David Bowie. But they would only be partly right… it is actually about his fictional character Ziggy Stardust. Ziggy was an alien character that Bowie created back in the early 70s with his album ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’. I have to admit that I never really understood the deeper meaning behind this concept album, but I did my best to give it my own spin here! Alien creatures land on Earth with a mission to set the children free. The aliens only have 5 years to do this, but they fail hopelessly. Ziggy dies on stage. But… Bowie lived on, and how!
Very curious to read what you think of this one... enjoy and thanks in advance! Arjen.
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolution
Lyrics:
As if out of nowhere they fell to earth Space invaders on a quest to save the world
We’ve got five years of pain until we die Only five years remain, what a surprise You and me, right here for all to see The rise of the Starman
He will bring salvation, saw in a dream He’ll convey a message of hope and relief
Only five years are left before our fall A lousy five years at best, that’s all we’ve got You and me, one day he’ll set us free The rise of the Starman
And then out of nowhere he set the world on fire This cosmic messenger of dreams blew our minds
He’s got five years of fame before he dies Only five years remain, what a surprise You and I, we will never ever die The rise of the Starman
As the kids were cheering he paid the price of fame On his final night he gave it all and died on stage
Only five years were left before he fell A lousy five years at best, inside this hell You and I, saw him waiting in the sky The rise and fall of the StarmanArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #7 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-03-22 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #7. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #6 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-03-15 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #6. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #5 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-03-08 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #5. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #4 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-03-01 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #4. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #3 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-02-22 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Pre-order/stream: lnk.to/SupersonicRevolution Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music will be released on May 19th.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #3. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
Here it is… always very scary for me… the first single and videoclip of my new band Supersonic Revolution called ‘The Glamattack’! Please let me know what you think of it in the comments below. Can’t wait to read it since this is a new band that I’m very proud of, so… very curious!
This song The Glamattack is about the rise of glamrock in the early seventies with acts like T Rex, Sweet, Alice Cooper and David Bowie. Back then I wanted to BE these artists! I even remember stealing my mother’s wig and singing into a hairbrush in front of the mirror. I really loved the theatrics and the outrageous image of these glitter bands; they were about more than just music.
This video was made by Dave Letelier, and for me he really captured the colorful vibe of the early seventies. Yeah sure… it’s totally over-the-top and excruciatingly colorful, but that’s what this band is all about… MORE = MORE 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
The Glamattack - LYRICS
Action! Get down, get with it!
seventy-one, time for a change the hype is on, it’s shocking and strange he takes the stage, sky in his hair hot love in the air – everywhere
four London lads, living their dreams they start a band, as sweet as can be raising hell, outrageous and wild leave the sixteens behind – in style
hairspray and make up, satin and gold platform heels and you’re good to go outfits of silver, outshine the sun The glamattack is on
out of the dark with blackened eyes the king of shock took the world by surprise electric chairs, spiders and snakes rock will never be the same – again
crimson blaze crossing his face we were told he came down from space thin and white, red spikey hair no one out there compares – I swear
slap on some lipstick, highlight your hair You’re defined by the clothes you wear splash on some glitter, show us no fear The glamattack is here
No one to turn to, not a friend in the world Just me and my shadow, ignored by the girls I put my headphones on and dream away the days One day it’s me up there shining on that stage
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #2 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-02-08 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #2. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
Album cover, release date and first videoclip coming soon!
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolutionArjen Lucassens Supersonic Revolution - Lyrics Game #1 (Answer)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2023-02-01 | Hi all, I have a new band called Supersonic Revolution! The album is called Golden Age Of Music and the concept both musically and lyrically is the glorious '70s.
Here are the question and the answer of Lyrics Game #1. And more importantly… some new music with blistering solos and crazy drums! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of it 😊
Vocals – Jaycee Drums – Koen Herfst Hammond – Joost van den Broek Guitar – Timo Somers Bass – Arjen Lucassen
Album cover, release date and first videoclip coming soon!
#arjenlucassen #supersonicrevolution01011001 Live Beneath The Waves - 5th Show ReminderArjen Anthony Lucassen2022-11-21 | Dear Ayreonauts!
To start off the week we want to remind you that the tickets for the added matinee show on Saturday the 16th of September GO ON SALE this Thursday the 24th of November, to be precise, at 16:00 CET!
This is the direct and official link: https://www.ticketmaster.nl/event/ayreon-01011001-live-beneath-the-waves-matinee-show-tickets/286723?language=en-us
We hope to make many fans, especially the ones that didn’t manage to get any tickets yet, very happy with this extra show!
Just like the Sunday matinee show, doors for this Saturday matinee open at 12:00 and the show starts at 13:30. There are no VIP tickets for this show, since it’s impossible to do an early entrance. The show and set will be the same as all the other shows we’re doing that weekend.
We want to thank you so much for your overwhelming response and support so far on the new shows. You've proved once again that Ayreon has the best fans in the world, and we can’t wait to meet you all again in the 013 venue Tilburg and give you an amazing show!
Please visit our website for more information, the latest updates, FAQ’s and much more: ayreon.com/live
Check out the video that Arjen & Joost recorded below this email!
All the best, The Ayreon TeamAyreon - Dawn Of A Million Souls (Official Lyric Video)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2022-11-18 | Official lyric video for Dawn Of A Million Souls from the 2022 re-release of Ayreon's Universal Migrator I&II album which is OUT NOW: lnk.to/Ayreon
Both singer Sir Russell Allen and guitar player Michael Romeo of Symphony X recorded their parts in the States. I still remember when Russell played their contributions to me on the phone, I literally cried tears of joy! This song has become one of the fan’s favourites, judging from the crowd’s reaction every time we play it live.
In this re-mixed version I put Russell’s vocals more in the foreground. Personally I also think that the amazing drums by Ed Warby sound much more powerful and crisp in this new version. Hope you agree, enjoy this great video made by Dave Letelier and Wayne Joyner!
LYRICS:
"The Big Bang has created one soul, the Universal Migrator. The Universal Migrator divides itself, and each Migrator flies off independently in search of a habitable planet in order to breathe life into it. I follow the migrator that will eventually reach our planet Earth."
At the birth of time, the beginning of beginnings One cosmic soul was created A bringer of life, a universal migrator Born to sow its seeds in all the galaxies
Like a cell dividing, it spreads in all directions Creating life among the stars I'm struck with awe as I join the great migrator Now it takes flight to the brightest star of all
On a quest for life, through the sable skies What a show! behold! The dawn of a million souls
On a bold crusade, in the realm of shade What a show! behold! The dawn of a million souls
Through the glowing mist, like a fog of radiation I can see the forming of new planets I've been struck by thunder as I witness all the splendor And I realize how small we really are
Ooh, I can see forever On the wings of dreams I fly Is this real or is it just a fantasy? What awaits me now at the end of this ride?
#ayreon #universalmigrator01011001 - Live Beneath The Wave - Pre-sale ReminderArjen Anthony Lucassen2022-10-26 | REMINDER: the presale for '01011001 - Live Beneath The Waves' starts tomorrow at 4PM CEST. arjenlucassen.com/liveAyreon Live in 2023 - 01011001 Live Beneath the WavesArjen Anthony Lucassen2022-10-13 | AYREON - 01011001 - Live Beneath the Waves See ayreon.com/live for more info!
Ticket sales start 27 October at 16.00 CEST.
Arjen Lucassen announces 3 shows at the 013 venue in Tilburg in September 2023
After 4 sold out ‘Ayreon - Electric Castle Live & other Tales’ shows at the 013 venue in The Netherlands in 2019 (attended by 12,000 Ayreon fans from 64 countries) and 3 sold out ‘Ayreon Universe’ shows in 2017, Ayreon is poised to add yet another exciting chapter to its live history with "01011001 Live Beneath the Waves." This upcoming production is based on the highly acclaimed Ayreon concept album ‘01011001’, originally released in 2008. The album will be performed in its entirety, plus a few extra songs. It will be a huge live production, with an amazing stage design, stunning visuals, special FX and…a unique live surround audio experience!
Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen and keyboardist Joost van den Broek have gathered loads of the original singers of the 01011001 album and many special guests, alongside a stellar group of instrumentalists to perform the 01011001 album live to the highest musical standard possible. Arjen himself will also feature on vocals. It's shaping up to be the biggest cast of any live Ayreon show to date. The show is called ‘Live beneath the waves’ since most of the story of the album takes place on the aquatic Planet Y. The show will transport you visually into this technological underwater world. Visitors can expect a massive, state-of-the-art live production with a unique decor, visuals, pyrotechnics and special FX. On top of that this show will have live surround audio, a unique and pioneering technology that will add a whole new immersive dimension to the music.
While the 2019 ’Electric Castle live & other tales’ show was atmospheric and dynamic, the 01011001 shows will be more mysterious, industrial and bombastic, translating the original album in the most authentic way possible. Besides playing the entire album from start to finish, there will be much more to make this show a unique special occasion that Ayreon fans will not want to miss. Additional info and extra surprises will be announced in the weeks to come.
Arjen: “I must say that the sheer excitement of seeing one of my favourite Ayreon albums 01011001 come alive on stage definitely overrides my not-so-secret terror of playing live! When I approached the musicians and crew about joining us for this show, it was really heart-warming to get positive reactions within a matter of minutes! And I’m sure it will be equally heart-warming to see the warm sea of happy faces in the crowd in the 013 venue. As always we will do our best to spoil everyone, hope to see you there!”
To give the fans coming from all over the world the full Ayreon experience, the city of Tilburg will once again be transformed into an Ayreon city with many special Ayreon-themed events. There will be an Ayreon pop-up store with many exciting elements and special performances, and the ‘Electric Castle Live & other Tales’ will be played at the Pathé cinema.There will also be an Ayreon camping site, big Ayreon flags all through the city and restaurants and bars will have special Ayreon themes and deals. There will also be Ayreon beer, discount coupons for fans at shops, etc etc…everything possible to make it an unforgettable experience!
“I’m very excited that we’re gonna bring 01011001 live to the stage”, says lead producer Joost van den Broek, “This live production will raise the bar to a whole new level in all aspects for us. I’m sure we are going to create the most impressive and epic show so far. The big challenge will be to seamlessly combine all the elements of this show that we’re creating. Especially by adding the groundbreaking ‘surround sound’ element to the show, the listener experience will be uniquely enhanced. The 01011001 album has a very specific sound and vibe, which we’re aiming to translate to our live performance as authentically and ‘larger-than-life’ as possible. I can’t wait for next year's show when everything we've worked on will come together in the 013 venue and I'll have the honor of sharing the stage with this great cast of musicians, playing in front of the always amazing Ayreon fans!”
And the Druids Turn To Stone is my personal favourite track from the Ayreon Universe live shows. Mainly because of the amazing vocal performance of my talented friend Damian Wilson. I still remember that back when I sent him the demo for this song, he wasn’t totally convinced. Maybe in part because of the dangerously-close-to-Spinal-Tap lyrics about Stonehenge. Haha! But man, he surely elevated this song to great heights, showing off all aspects of his versatile and distinctive voice. In the re-mixed version I tried to make the track sound more transparent and bring every little subtlety to the surface. Hope I succeeded!
LYRICS:
"It is 2800 B.C. I quietly witness the astounding secret behind the creation of a mysterious monument in Wiltshire, England."
The moon sheds no light on Salisbury plain The day turns to night and the bonfires cease burning
The druids gather round and the chants fill the air Their echoes resound and the living world stops turning
The magic words are spoken As we leave the plain in silence Now the circle stands alone And the druids turn to stone
The dawn shines its light on Salisbury plain The day floods the night with gilded rays of sunshine
The magic words were spoken As we left the plain in silence Then the circle stood alone And the druids turned to stone
The rising sun is dancing on the edges of the stones Casting shadows, creeping down the Avenue Into the heart of the sarsen trilithons
I marvel at this mystery, beholder of the stars A holy temple, a sacred burial ground Guarding well its secrets from us all
#ayreon #universalmigrator #damianwilsonUniversal Migrator Part I & II - Pre-order AnnouncementArjen Anthony Lucassen2022-09-07 | Dear Ayreonauts, sorry for the long silence… but I’ve got some good Ayreon news! I'm happy to tell you we're doing a very special re-release of Universal Migrator Part I & II. I have meticulously remixed and remastered the albums and they will be released in many different formats with lots of bonus tracks and a comic book. I made a silly video for you, you can find all available formats at the end. I'm so proud of the way this new release sounds and looks, I hope you’ll agree! Universal Migrator Part I & II will be out on Nov 18 and is available to pre-order here: lnk.to/AyreonAyreon - Into The Black Hole feat. Bruce Dickinson (Official Lyric Video)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2022-09-07 | Thanks for checking this out! To pre-order: lnk.to/Ayreon
I must say Into the Black Hole is one of my personal favorite songs on the Flight of the Migrator album. Particularly because of the amazing vocal performance of the mighty Bruce Dickinson. It was a true honor and pleasure for me to record one of my favorite singers of all time in my studio. I love the fact that his singing in this track is so different from the (often faster) Iron Maiden material. If you listen well, you can hear that in this re-mixed version I used some vocal lines that I didn’t use in the original version. I also think that especially the drums sound way more powerful than in the original version.
Have fun exploring and let me know. Hope you enjoy this spacey video made by Dave Letelier and Wayne Joyner!
Hugs from Holland, Arjen.
LYRICS:
"We have reached our first destination: the black hole in the Virgo cluster of galaxies. But what will we find inside? Its power is immeasurable. Our hopes and fears intermingle as we stand at the event horizon. Will its doorway transport us to our faraway planet Earth, or will its fury mercilessly tear us apart?"
A. THE EYE OF THE UNIVERSE
A dark sphere surrounds us Surreal...oblivious... In the centre of the galaxy A hidden force has found us Powerful...mysterious... At the boundary of eternity
Nothing escapes, not even light Beyond the mystical horizon We surrender to its might Gazing into the eye of the universe
A deep roar is sounding Deafening...thunderous... As if the universe were crying My heart is pounding Frantic...delirious... My every nerve is dying
B. HALO OF DARKNESS
I hear screams of fallen souls, sad cries of agony Within the void of this evil hole, deep inside the black
Could it be my imagination, the mirror of my fantasy? A fear-induced hallucination Or is there no way back from the halo of darkness?
Spirits - apparitions - misery - suffering Horrid dreams and dire visions rising up from the black
Look away in disbelief, this cannot be happening The end has come, I bow in grief There is no way back from the halo of darkness
C. THE FINAL DOOR
Now silence devours us Massive...suffocating... The calm before the storm Gravity overpowers us Invincible...dominating... And leads us through the final door
Feed me light, I'm the halo of darkness Feel my might, I'm the eye of the universe
#ayreon #brucedickinson #waynejoyner #ayreonauts #blackhole #progressivemetal #progressiverockStar One - Revel In Time (unboxing video)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2022-02-14 | Dear friends, here’s my ‘unboxing video’ of the new Star One album ‘Revel In Time’. The release date is February 18, 2022.
Thanks in advance, hope you’ll enjoy it, let me know!Star One – Revel In Time (ft Brandon Yeagley, Adrian Vandenberg)Arjen Anthony Lucassen2022-01-19 | Dear friends, you better hold on tight for this absolutely zany clip... here is the 4th single: ‘Revel In Time’! It’s based on the equally zany movie ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’. It was filmed in Holland and the U.S. and of course... in outer space.
This is definitely is the most varied Star One album so far. After the epic ‘Lost Children of the Universe’, the fast and furious ‘Fate of Man’, the complex and proggy ‘Prescient’ we now have this deliriously wild ride for you with ‘Revel In Time’. I sure hope you have a sense of humor, haha!
I hope you will enjoy this Amazing Flight in Time and Space. Thanks for your support as always, looking forward to reading your comments.
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-one
Be excellent to each other! Arjen.
Credits:
David Brodsky for My Good Eye: Music Visuals – Director, Storyline Cinematography for Narrative, Editing, Post-Production Effects Allison Woest for My Good Eye: Music Visuals – Producer, Storyline Cinematography for Narrative, Editing Adam Pernick - Grip/Electric Robb Brown - Production Assistant TheMike Compitello - Additional Production Lori Linstruth - Musician Cinematography for Arjen Lucassen, Joost van den Broek, Ed Warby Adrian Vandenberg - Musician Cinematography for Adrian Vandenberg Teaser edited by Elan Lopez
Starring: lead vocals: Brandon Yeagley historic figures: Etzer Dijkstra, Chip Moody, Billy McCall, Julia Potapoff, Will Shaw, Alex Six, Nicole Six, Sarah Teets, Johannes Van Woerkom, Jim West
Musicians: Ed Warby - drums Joost van den Broek - Hammond Marcela Bovio and Irene Jansen - backing vocals Arjen Anthony Lucassen – bass and guitars Featuring: Adrian Vandenberg – lead guitar
Thanks so much to everyone involved in the making of this clip. You all did a most excellent job, bodacious!Arjen Lucassen tries to sing on the new Star One albumArjen Anthony Lucassen2022-01-06 | I sing the track ‘Today is Yesterday’ on CD2 of the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Check out this video to see and hear my attempt at singing and my little message at the end. Sorry for all the 'totally's', haha!
So yeah… no less than 31 amazing guest musicians on this Star One album! I want to thank you all so much for your attention and for your support. I hope you will enjoy the album, please let me know when the time comes :-)
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneSir Russell Allen sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2022-01-04 | Russell sings the track ‘28 (Days Till the End of Time)’ on the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Check out this video to hear part of his amazing vocals and please don’t miss his hilarious video message at the end, it totally cracked me up!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-one
For me Russell is one of the best singers in the world in his style, so I’m totally honored to have his powerful voice on my third Star One album once again!John Jaycee Cuijpers (Praying Mantis, Ayreon) sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2022-01-01 | Jaycee sings the track ‘Beyond the Edge of it All’ on the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’, and several other tracks on CD2. Check out this video to hear part of his vocals and don’t miss his funny video message at the end!
Jaycee really blew everyone - myself included - away during the Ayreon live shows and I’m very proud having him sing on this new album with his amazingly powerful voice. Thanks again, my friend, till next time!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneJens Johansson (Rainbow, Stratovarius) plays an amazing synthesizer solo on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-30 | Jens plays a solo in the track 'The Year of ‘41' of the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Check out this video to see him play the solo and see his message at the end. I’m so glad Jens is part of the Star One crew once again with his amazing skills, thanks again my friend!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneArjen Lucassen plays a guitar solo on his new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-28 | Arjen plays a solo in the track Beyond the Edge of it All of the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Check out this video to hear the solo and see his cheesy message. Hmm… why the heck am I writing about myself in the third person? :-) Hope you enjoy it, thanks as always for your attention!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneWilmer Waarbroek (Ayreon) sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-25 | Wilmer sings the track ‘Bridge of Life’ on CD2 of the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Check out this video to hear his great vocals and his nice message at the end. Thanks for being part of my album once again, my talented friend!Brandon Yeagley (Crobot) sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-23 | Brandon sings the track ‘Revel In Time’ on the new Star One album. Check out this video to hear his amazing vocals and don’t miss his bodacious message at the end. Thanks for being part of this most excellent adventure, my non-heinous friend!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneJoost van den Broek plays a furious Hammond solo on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-21 | Joost plays a solo in the track ‘A Hand on the Clock’ on the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Check out this video to see him play this solo and don’t miss his cool message at the end. Thanks again, good friend! Eh… I mean… how do you dare ruin my album, LUL!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneDamian Wilson sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-16 | Damian sings the track ‘Bridge of Life’ on the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. For me Damian is one of the most recognisable singers on the planet, such a unique and emotional voice! Check out this video to hear part of his vocals and don’t miss his wonderful and funny message at the end. Thanks once again, my valiant Knight, till next time :-)
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneDan Swanö sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-14 | Dan sings the track ‘Today is Yesterday’ on the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Of course Dan is part of this new Star One album again with his distinctive voice and style! Check out this video to hear part of his vocals and don’t miss his spooky message at the end. Thanks once again, Dan, till next time :-)
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneJoel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Cher, TSO) plays a brilliant guitar solo on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-11 | Joel plays a solo in the track ‘The Year of ‘41’ on the new Star One album ‘Revel in Time’. Check out this video to see him play the solo and don’t miss his message at the end. I’m so proud to have this great guitar solo on the album, a wonderful combination of melody and virtuosity. Thanks again, Joel, rock on!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneMicheal Mills (Toehider, Ayreon) sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-09 | Micheal sings in the track Prescient (with Ross Jennings) and he also wrote the amazing lyrics for this song. Check out this video to hear part of the vocals and don’t miss his hilarious message at the end. As I said many times before, you can always expect Micheal to surface in my projects because he’s simply the best!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneMarcel Singor (Kayak, Ayreon) plays a mind-boggling guitar solo on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-07 | Marcel plays a solo in the track Today is Yesterday of the new Star One album ‘Revel In Time’. Check out this video to see him play the solo live. For me he’s truly one of the most amazing and unique guitar players around right now. Honored to have you on the album, Marcel, hats off to you!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-oneRoss Jennings (Haken) sings on the new Star One album!Arjen Anthony Lucassen2021-12-04 | Ross is one of the two singers in the track ‘Prescient’ of the new Star One album ‘Revel In Time’. Check out this video to hear part of his vocals and see his message at the end. Ever since I first heard the fantastic band Haken I knew I wanted to work with this unique singer. And what a great job he did, thanks again Ross!
You can pre-order the album, signed by me, here: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/star-one