Ayreon’s “The Theory of Everything” is now available
Ayreon fans can rejoice: even though the official release date for the compact disc of The Theory of Everything is November 2, the digital version is available today (October 29). You can purchase...
View ArticleTotally Unprofessional Video #3: Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Yesterday, Arjen released a new Ayreon album, The Theory of Everything. I’ve not received my physical copy yet, but I was able to download the mp3s from amazon. Stunning, stunning, stunning. Here’s...
View ArticleThe Magical, Versatile Mandolin
I like a variety of instrumentation in my music. In addition to the usual guitar, bass, and drums, I’m quite fond of a variety of keyboards, enjoy orchestral arrangements added where appropriate, and...
View ArticleFour Years Ago Today: Recollections
More reflections from the past. This one from four years ago today, January 1, 2010. Still lots of love for Steven Wilson. *** A Steven Wilson solo albums can only come out every so often, sadly....
View ArticleLego Ayreon
Arjen: Into the Electric Castle. After an evening of Legos with my five year old, John. Tagged: Arjen Anthony Lucassen., Ayreon, best products of Denmark, InsideOut, Into the Electric Castle, Lego,...
View ArticleNew Arjen Lucassen Project: With Anneke van Giersbergen
Arjan Lucassen has just released the following on Facebook: Time has come to finally disclose my new project… it will be a collaboration between my favorite female singer Anneke van Giersbergen and me!...
View ArticleHoly Schnikees, Arjen!
This looks simply amazing. Tagged: Arjen Anthony Lucassen., Aryeon, prog opera, Progressive rock
View ArticleGentle Storm Cover Art
Everyone’s favorite Arjen has just released this on Facebook. Looks gorgeous. I’m very proud to present you the front cover of our upcoming The Gentle Storm album with Anneke van Giersbergen! The...
View ArticleMarch 23: Release Date for Arjen’s THE GENTLE STORM
I just found out on Facebook that THE GENTLE STORM–Arjen Lucassen’s collaboration with Anneke van Giersbergen–will be released on March 23, 2015. The Gentle Storm: The Diary Tagged: Arjen Anthony...
View ArticleProg Opera: Ayreon’s THE THEATER EQUATION
Review of Ayreon, THE THEATER EQUATION (Insideout, 2016; 2CD/1DVD). Comparison: the voices on the studio album (left) and the live version (right). Well, I should just come straight out and state...
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