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Hilversum, Netherlands (1995 – present)
Ayreon is a progressive metal/rock band from Hilversum, Netherlands formed in 1995.
Ayreon is the flagship musical project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen, a Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist. Ayreon releases are usually rock-operas with an ongoing science fiction storyline, although there have been exceptions in the form of Actual Fantasy (not a rock opera) and The Human Equation (not science fiction, but still containing ties to the main storyline).
A common misconception is that the name “Ayreon” is derived from Arjen’s own name, but this is purely coincidental: originally the minstrel from the first album The Final Experiment was called Aries, but when this didn’t fit the meters for the songs (Arjen himself mispronounced it A-ri-es (Note: This is how the Dutch do pronounce it), it was changed to Ayreon to sound both old-fashioned (Ay) and futuristic (Eon).
Ayreon is the flagship musical project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen, a Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist. Ayreon releases are usually rock-operas with an ongoing science fiction storyline, although there have been exceptions in the form of Actual Fantasy (not a rock opera) and The Human Equation (not science fiction, but still containing ties to the main storyline).
A common misconception is that the name “Ayreon” is derived from Arjen’s own name, but this is purely coincidental: originally the minstrel from the first album The Final Experiment was called Aries, but when this didn’t fit the meters for the songs (Arjen himself mispronounced it A-ri-es (Note: This is how the Dutch do pronounce it), it was changed to Ayreon to sound both old-fashioned (Ay) and futuristic (Eon).
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01011001
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maxson924 wrote:
"He said that Ayreon project on hiatus. Still hoping for the best" I was under the impression that there would be no more albums released under Ayreon because the story has been finished. Lucassen's still going, but I don't think Ayreon is.
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goodolcola wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbc_sk1Zx7M&t=1m43s
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desaren1 wrote:
He's working on a solo album, no eta.
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amokrun wrote:
He said that Ayreon project on ?hiatus. Still hoping for the best
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Arcasto wrote:
Any word word about new album? ;) Come on Arjen, I think that after Guilt Machine experiment and new Star One album it's time to give us what we all are really looking for ;) .
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JairoFernandez1 wrote:
i'll listen!
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Darkwallz wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Crack+is+my+girlfriend
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Xylvanya wrote:
If you like ambitious and relaxing music, maybe it´s possible you like XYLVANYA: „Anxious“; „Beach II“ „SA RIERA part I“, "Imperial Crown" „Climbing“ or „Ex-Mannequin“ or „Horizont (III) or "Gewitter-Regen" or "Erinnerungen an meinen Vater" or "Trust (Piano-Version)" or "Norwegen" or "Retrospective view" and many many more.....(all in all 6 hours of music, all songs free download) . Thank you for listening, support or feedback! Peace, Xylvanya
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Thorium-229m wrote:
01011001 isn't underrated [2] All his older stuff is though.
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ClassyMusicSnob wrote:
01011001 isn't underrated, The Dream Sequencer Part 1 is one hell of an underrated album. I fell in love with Ayreon because of that album.
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maxson924 wrote:
01011001 is totally underrated. [2]
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JessReinaldo wrote:
Ayreon has the power to make me fly through outer space. Thank you, Mr L!
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shofman wrote:
v Not really, no.
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B-eatchSkin wrote:
Someone that wanna help change the awful chards in this group? http://www.lastfm.se/group/Holli+Would
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s3nny wrote:
i have a different opinion than y- STOP TALKING NONSENSE - i hope you guys see how ridiculous you are.
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Matt_Inman wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1J8Rpg6UO4 All prog metal fans must check this out
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Davie_UCF wrote:
Maulta, I stopped having that album was my alarm clock for that reason, as soon as it starts i've pissed myself.
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ricz_dm wrote:
Overrated? Isnt this the same for any band/musician/singer you dont like and other people do? Stop talking nonsense. [3]
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Destructerator wrote:
Love this guy. Without The Human Equation, my knowledge of Dream Theater wouldn't have led me to Devin Townsend.
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faith_no_more_ wrote:
01011001 is totally underrated.
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