Ayreon: The main project of prog mastermind Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Ayreon (AY-rhee-ohn), is the project and recording band name that covers the main works of Dutch composer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen. For more than 10 years, he has collaborated with famous musicians and vocalists to bring his conceptual rock operas to life. As a former member of the legendary British rock band Vengeance, Arjen is no stranger to the music business. Ayreon gives him the freedom to express his progressive side with themed and sometimes science fiction based ideas in a format that showcases the talent of the artists he works work.
Current News & Updates
It's HERE! Do you have it? There's no excuse not to! To me, it's basically 'The Electric Castle Part II' in many ways.
The new concept album set is a return to the alien visitors from 'The Electric Castle'. The number 01011001 is 89 in decimal, otherwise known as the ASCII character 'Y', the name of the alien homeworld. The Wikipedia entry explains the story so far.
You've ordered, haven't you? If not, Amazon has you covered, check below! All three editions are available:
- 2CD standard edition
- 2CD + DVD special edition
- 2CD + DVD limited edition in stylish DVD packaging
The bonus DVD contains the 'making of' documentary and the killer Beneath the Waves CGI video in a 5.1 surround mix. There are also some audio files of guide vocals that Arjen sent to the vocalists.
All the YouTube clips have been changed - now featuring snips related to the upcoming release and the super cool 'Beneath the Waves' CGI video!
The new album has also been added to the poll.. Will you be changing your vote for your favorite Ayreon album? Possibly!
The new concept album set is a return to the alien visitors from 'The Electric Castle'. The number 01011001 is 89 in decimal, otherwise known as the ASCII character 'Y', the name of the alien homeworld. The Wikipedia entry explains the story so far.
You've ordered, haven't you? If not, Amazon has you covered, check below! All three editions are available:
- 2CD standard edition
- 2CD + DVD special edition
- 2CD + DVD limited edition in stylish DVD packaging
The bonus DVD contains the 'making of' documentary and the killer Beneath the Waves CGI video in a 5.1 surround mix. There are also some audio files of guide vocals that Arjen sent to the vocalists.
All the YouTube clips have been changed - now featuring snips related to the upcoming release and the super cool 'Beneath the Waves' CGI video!
The new album has also been added to the poll.. Will you be changing your vote for your favorite Ayreon album? Possibly!
Favorite Ayreon Album
(Does not include other Arjen projects or special editions, just base releases)
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Ayreon information and links!
- Official Ayreon Web
- The new, official Ayreon Web presence.
- Arjen interview
- An excellent interview with Arjen after the release of The Human Equation in 2004.
- Ayreon novel
- This is a very interesting story created and based from the actual transpirings in the albums. Extremely cool!
- Ayreon discography
- Check ProgArchives.com for the rated list of Ayreon releases and brief reviews. These guys are devoted fans of the genre and honest in their evaluations. A TON of reviews from contributers here!
- Arjen interview (the early years)
- An excellent interview with Arjen concerning his early Ayreon projects.
- Official MySpace Page
- Arjen's official MySpace portal!
Ayreon videos!
NEW! 01011001 clips/fan compilations and a few live clips from one of the few tours Arjen has done (Star One specifically). Enjoy!
curated content from YouTube
Buy Ayreon CDs at Amazon!
Check out some of my reviews for Ayreon CDs (look for SubEffect!)
01011001
Amazon Price: $19.98 (as of 12/20/2009) 
Timeline (3CD/DVD)
Amazon Price: $29.98 (as of 12/20/2009)
![The Human Equation [Regular Edition]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/616KBGCKHHL._SL75_.jpg)
The Human Equation [Regular Edition]
Amazon Price: $19.98 (as of 12/20/2009)
Into the Electric Castle
Amazon Price: (as of 12/20/2009)
01011001 (Special Edition)
Amazon Price: $29.98 (as of 12/20/2009)
The latest Ayreon news!
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