Ayreon - The Theory of Everything 4CD: 2013

Ayreon
The Theory of Everything
Ltd Deluxe Artbook 4CD
Жанр: Progressive Metal/Rock
Год издания: October 28th, 2013
Издатель (лейбл): InsideOut Music
Номер по каталогу: IOMLTDCD392
Страна: Netherlands
Аудиокодек: FLAC (*.flac)
Тип рипа: tracks+.cue
Битрейт аудио: (lossy + lossless)
Продолжительность: 02:59:47
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Об исполнителе (группе)

AYREON is the vision of Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen Anthony LUCASSEN (ex-VENGEANCE). He formed AYREON around 1994 from the need to create rock operas. His music can be broadly categorised as progressive metal but with themes that range from electronica to folk, symphonic prog and space rock. Lyrically, the stories tend to evolve around fantasy, sci-fi or human emotion. The rock operas tend to involve a series of characters, often represented by a different vocalist and a plethora of session musicians, although LUCASSEN tends to cover the majority of instruments.
AYREON's debut album, ''The Final Experiment'' was released in 1995 through Transmission label, initially as ''Ayreon: The Final Experiment'' with no specific band name. ''Actual Fantasy'' followed in 1996, an album with no specific storyline but a generic concept around fantasy. In 1998, ''Into the Electric Castle'' was released; a double-CD featuring a continuous story of invented characters of different historical eras, with the use of analog equipment giving a vintage feeling. Notable contributions are those of FISH (ex-MARILLION) and Anneke van GIERSBERGEN (ex-THE GATHERING) on vocal sections. The year 2000 saw the release of another double album, ''Universal Migrator'', yet sold independently as ''Part I: The Dream Sequencer'' and ''Part 2: Flight of the Migrator''. Part I focuses on more melodic atmospheres with plenty of electronic passages whereas Part II exhibits more aggressive patterns, closer to classic progressive metal. More guest appearances feature here with highlights including Johan ENGLUND (TIAMAT), Bruce DICKINSON (IRON MAIDEN) and Russell ALLEN (SYMPHONY-X). The same year also saw the release of ''Ayreonauts Only'', a collection of Arjen's previously unreleased tracks.
The departure from Transmission and signing with InsideOut Records was followed by the release of AYREON's 6th and most famous album to date, ''The Human Equation'' in 2004. With the exception of Ed WARBY (drums) who has been with Arjen since 1998, the musicians chosen for this album had never appeared in previous albums. Contrary to previous releases, this album deals with human emotion, including guest appearances from the elite of progressive rock and metal: James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER), Mikael AKERFELDT (OPETH), Devon GRAVES (PSYCHOTIC WALTZ) and Ken HENSLEY (ex-URIAH HEEP) among other big names. InsideOut also re-issued all previous AYREON albums in special editions. The sci-fi concept returned in Arjen's mind in his 7th release, ''01011001'' of 2008 with yet another impressive list of guests such as Bob CATLEY (MAGNUM), Daniel GILDENLOW (PAIN OF SALVATION), Jorn LANDE and Derek SHERINIAN (PLANET X). 2009 saw the released of the first-ever AYREON compilation, following all album releases since 1995 and including one new song, among the 4 hours of music.
During his time with AYREON, Arjen LUCASSEN has often been sharing his time with other projects such as AMBEON, GUILT MACHINE, STAR ONE, STREAM OF PASSION as well as releasing albums under the name ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSSEN. In 2012 it was announced that a new AYREON album is expected for 2013.

Состав

Vocalists:
JB (Grand Magus) as The Teacher
Sara Squadrani (Ancient Bards) as The Girl
Michael Mills (Toehider) as The Father
Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) as The Mother
Tommy Karevik (Kamelot, Seventh Wonder) as The Prodigy
Marco Hietala (Nightwish, Tarot) as The Rival
John Wetton (Asia, UK, ex-King Crimson, ex-Family, ex-Roxy Music) as The Psychiatrist
Wilmer Waarbroek - backing vocals
Musicians:
Arjen Anthony Lucassen - electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, mandolin, analog synthesizers, Hammond, Solina Strings
Ed Warby - drums, percussion
Rick Wakeman (ex-Yes) - synthesizer solo, piano
Keith Emerson (ex-Emerson, Lake Palmer) - synthesizer solo
Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater, ex-Liquid Tension Experiment) - synthesizer solo
Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis) - guitar solo
Troy Donockley (Nightwish) - uilleann pipes, whistles
Ben Mathot - violin
Maaike Peterse - cello
Jeroen Goossens - flutes, bass flute, piccolo, bamboo flute, contrabass flute
Siddharta Barnhoorn - orchestrations
Michael Mills (Toehider) - Irish bouzouki

Треклист

CD1 - 00:44:59

01. Prologue: The Blackboard (01:55)
02. The Theory of Everything part 1 (03:01)
03. Patterns (01:03)
04. The Prodigy’s World (01:31)
05. The Teacher’s Discovery (02:58)
06. Love and Envy (02:39)
07. Progressive Waves (03:16)
08. The Gift (02:38)
09. The Eleventh Dimension (01:46)
10. Inertia (00:45)
11. The Theory of Everything part 2 (01:50)
12. The Consultation (03:49)
13. Diagnosis (02:48)
14. The Argument 1 (00:24)
15. The Rival’s Dilemma (02:22)
16. Surface Tension (00:57)
17. A Reason to Live (00:45)
18. Potential (03:14)
19. Quantum Chaos (02:09)
20. Dark Medicine (01:23)
21. Alive! (02:29)
22. The Prediction (01:05)

CD2 - 00:44:55

01. Fluctuations (01:01)
02. Transformation (03:13)
03. Collision (03:26)
04. Side Effects (02:59)
05. Frequency Modulation (01:44)
06. Magnetism (03:54)
07. Quid Pro Quo (03:09)
08. String Theory (01:29)
09. Fortune? (01:36)
10. Mirror Of Dreams (02:30)
11. The Lighthouse (03:16)
12. The Argument 2 (00:49)
13. The Parting (03:27)
14. The Visitation (03:27)
15. The Breakthrough (02:00)
16. The Note (01:11)
17. The Uncertainty Principle (02:09)
18. Dark Energy (00:44)
19. The Theory of Everything part 3 (01:29)
20. The Blackboard (reprise) (01:13)

CD3 - 00:44:58

01. Prologue: The Blackboard (instrumental version) (01:55)
02. The Theory of Everything part 1 (instrumental version) (03:01)
03. Patterns (instrumental version) (01:03)
04. The Prodigy’s World (instrumental version) (01:31)
05. The Teacher’s Discovery (instrumental version) (02:58)
06. Love and Envy (instrumental version) (02:39)
07. Progressive Waves (instrumental version) (03:16)
08. The Gift (instrumental version) (02:38)
09. The Eleventh Dimension (instrumental version) (01:46)
10. Inertia (instrumental version) (00:45)
11. The Theory of Everything part 2 (instrumental version) (01:50)
12. The Consultation (instrumental version) (03:49)
13. Diagnosis (instrumental version) (02:48)
14. The Argument 1 (instrumental version) (00:24)
15. The Rival’s Dilemma (instrumental version) (02:22)
16. Surface Tension (instrumental version) (00:57)
17. A Reason to Live (instrumental version) (00:45)
18. Potential (instrumental version) (03:14)
19. Quantum Chaos (instrumental version) (02:09)
20. Dark Medicine (instrumental version) (01:23)
21. Alive! (instrumental version) (02:29)
22. The Predition (instrumental version) (01:05)

CD4 - 00:44:54

01. Fluctuations (instrumental version) (01:01)
02. Transformation (instrumental version) (03:13)
03. Collision (instrumental version) (03:26)
04. Side Effects (instrumental version) (02:59)
05. Frequency Modulation (instrumental version) (01:44)
06. Magnetism (instrumental version) (03:54)
07. Quid Pro Quo (instrumental version) (03:09)
08. String Theory (instrumental version) (01:29)
09. Fortune? (instrumental version) (01:36)
10. Mirror Of Dreams (instrumental version) (02:30)
11. The Lighthouse (instrumental version) (03:16)
12. The Argument 2 (instrumental version) (00:49)
13. The Parting (instrumental version) (03:27)
14. The Visitation (instrumental version) (03:27)
15. The Breakthrough (instrumental version) (02:00)
16. The Note (instrumental version) (01:11)
17. The Uncertainty Principle (instrumental version) (02:09)
18. Dark Energy (instrumental version) (00:44)
19. The Theory of Everything part 3 (instrumental version) (01:29)
20. The Blackboard (reprise) (instrumental version) (01:13)

Лог создания рипа

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Содержание индексной карты (.CUE)

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