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Hilversum, Netherlands (1995 – present)

Ayreon is a project started by Dutch composer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen in 1995. Based in Hilversum, Netherlands, Ayreon’s musical style derives mostly from and , but combines them with genres like , and . The majority of Ayreon’s albums are dubbed a “” with an ongoing science fiction storyline featuring a host of characters, usually with each one being represented by a unique vocalist.

Ayreon’s music is characterized by the use of traditional instruments in music (guitars, bass guitar, drums, analogue synthesizers, electric organs) mixed with instruments more native to and music (e.g. mandolins, violins, violas, celli, flutes, sitars and didgeridoo). Lucassen writes the music and the lyrics, sings and plays instruments on all of the Ayreon albums, alongside many guest musicians. His most regular collaborator is drummer Ed Warby.
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  • The human equation
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  • 01011001
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  • The Final Experiment
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  • Into the electric castle
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  • Lionheartattack

    Yeah. There's so much good music to be heard. Not to mention a story concept to grasp. :) And, uh, I definitely need to buy that Arjen solo album. Still don't have it. :(

    Thursday afternoon

  • cesarhmx

    I dunno how some people can listen to one or two Ayreon albums but never try out the others. Every Ayreon album is masterpiece. [2]

    Thursday morning

  • lter__Impius

    I wonder what the next Ayreon album will be about...

    Sunday morning

  • EnigmaticEntity

    I dunno how some people can listen to one or two Ayreon albums but never try out the others. Every Ayreon album is masterpiece.

    last week

  • chuckkilla

    same here i just like 01011001 better :D

    last week

  • JunglemanchiId

    I've tried about a dozen times to get into THE and I still can't. Definitely my least favourite Ayreon album , by a long shot.

    last week

  • nukleardeath

    Almost 30 spins of 01011001... After reading some comments I may backtrack a little and really give the previous albums some more time.

    last week

  • Lionheartattack

    Praising THE doesn't necessarily mean that we don't listen to other Ayreon material. :) I think the albums are all pretty much flawless. It's just that the story in THE touches me the most.

    14 days ago
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