The wonderful thing about any of Arjen's projects is the consistency of quality, both in musicianship and how all the performers having such a great time playing for the audience.
This song always makes me feel like I got lost in the forest and came across a couple of very scheming elves having a blast as they discuss their plot to save the human race
Lovely rippling flowing gurgling solos by everyone. Joost as nature intended. One day, in an experimental Alt Universe way, I'd love to here this song one acoustic guitars, and put push the violin with a treble-boost + give the flute some sputtery Mk II-type fuzz. OK, ok, ok... the guitarists may revolt. .... so how about we sneak a piezo pickup into each six and seven string, and run them off to the recording board -only, and let the live sound be the normal 'electric' one. ... then, in the secret cave of Ayreon, the acoustic post-processing can begin... < maniacal laughter of every PhD of World Domination begins in earnest > ... you know... sneak in a midi-out stream on Joost's gear, and use that to trigger a honky-tonk piano plugin, etc** ... they say we live in a multi-verse... perhaps Arjen can create one... in his spare time. Just a thought. No pressure. ** or perhaps, a hurdy gurdy plugin ? ... or a concertina? or a koto, for solos? Hm... possibilities abound.
The violin and flute s such great instruments- in rock
03:39 Jeroen Goosens! 🎶
I love everything Hansi ❤ In fact, this song was my first introduction to Ayreon. The version with Marco Hietala, though this is also awesome!
The wonderful thing about any of Arjen's projects is the consistency of quality, both in musicianship and how all the performers having such a great time playing for the audience.
Love this extended version with the amazing guitar solos.
Marcel, the wizard of the fretboard!
This song always makes me feel like I got lost in the forest and came across a couple of very scheming elves having a blast as they discuss their plot to save the human race
What a priviledge to have been there!
If a heaven of prog metal exists is something like this
Bob Catley is a loss but Hansi and Damian are an iconic duo honestly
Was there twice! 2025!!
This whas so good ,and yes whe where there in 013
Just got my copy of the artbook today. Need to re-live the fantastic show on the weekend.
I'm waiting of my order since may 17th
Great
This is fantastic 🤘❤️🤘
hansi and damian killed this like always
En opnieuw tears in my eyes....❤
The genius Arjen!
Amazing!
Lovely rippling flowing gurgling solos by everyone.
Joost as nature intended.
One day, in an experimental Alt Universe way, I'd love to here this song one acoustic guitars, and put push the violin with a treble-boost + give the flute some sputtery Mk II-type fuzz.
OK, ok, ok... the guitarists may revolt.
.... so how about we sneak a piezo pickup into each six and seven string, and run them off to the recording board -only, and let the live sound be the normal 'electric' one.
... then, in the secret cave of Ayreon, the acoustic post-processing can begin...
< maniacal laughter of every PhD of World Domination begins in earnest >
... you know... sneak in a midi-out stream on Joost's gear, and use that to trigger a honky-tonk piano plugin, etc**
... they say we live in a multi-verse... perhaps Arjen can create one... in his spare time.
Just a thought.
No pressure.
** or perhaps, a hurdy gurdy plugin ? ... or a concertina? or a koto, for solos? Hm... possibilities abound.
Great version, but I prefer with Marco❤
Sorry, but I found the version with Marko much better, vocally.
Agree...
I ❤ Damian to the moon & back but I agree
You can't make someone come perform if they don't want to.
Of course the originals are best since you're so used to them, but comparing is a bit pointless.
Yep