I found a version of this from 2003 with a beardless and tiny Damian Wilson he's not bulked up like he is in this video, also the other singer with him is Russell Allen (Symphony X) and the backup singers are Floor and Irene Jansen with Arjen Anthony Lucassen on Guitars a very young Joost vanden Broek on keys, a younger Peter Vink on bass Ed Warby with hair on drums
Yep, a live Star One show...it was great to see - just wish I could've also made it to the Universe show! Short of viewing the S.O. performance, watching the Eye of Ra from Ayreon Universe gives folks a really good glimpse at how the Jansen sisters so seamlessly harmonize and skillfully back other wonderful performers, and do it so precisely and effortlessly.
@@roblaw4554 Maggie Luyton did a great job filling in Russell Allens part at the 2003 Star One it was the younger beardless Damian Wilson and Russell Allen and that Robert guy forgot his last name with the Jansen Sisters as the back up
Don't know if you know it, the woman with the badass voice is Maggy Luyten from Belgium, married to the singer of Civil War, the band which formed out of former Sabaton members in 2012. Be sure to check them out, they are so good!
Any Ayreon song is a joy to watch ❤ doesn't matter if it is a reuploaded reaction or a new one :P Please add to the bennie of justice this song from the latest Star One album from Arjen: "Fate of man" I think you'll love it :D
The bassist Peter Vink produced Arjen’s first demo back in the 70’s. He was also in a pretty popular band from the Netherlands back then. The vocalist in this live version are Damian Wilson (Headspace) and Marcela Bovio (maYan). My understanding is this was originally a Star One song. Star One being a previous Arjen project. Which would explain a far earlier version without Bovio on vocals. I really like this song. It’s catchy.
This song made me seek out Blakes 7 again, since I hadn't watched it since i was a kid. (the song is based on the TV series). It was awful in a good way, but it was 70s/80s BBC Scifi.
This song is from a concept album called Star One and isn't technically an Ayreon song. That said the album was a concept album where each song was dedicated to a different science fiction show. This song is based on an old BBC-TV sci-fi series called Blakes 7, and each singer is taking on the part of a character from the show. "Blake's 7's narrative concerns the exploits of political dissident Roj Blake, who leads a small group of rebels against the forces of the totalitarian Terran Federation that rules the Earth and many colonized planets. The Federation uses mass surveillance, brainwashing, and drug pacification to control its citizens. Blake was arrested, tried on false charges, and deported to a remote penal colony. En route, he and fellow prisoners Jenna Stannis and Kerr Avon gain control of a technologically advanced alien spacecraft, which its central computer Zen informs them is named Liberator. Liberator's speed and weaponry are superior to Federation craft, and it also has a teleportation system that enables transport to the surface of planets. Blake and his crew begin a campaign to damage the Federation but are pursued by Space Commander Travis-a Federation soldier-and Servalan, the Supreme Commander and later Federation President. The composition of the titular "seven" changes throughout the series. The initial group-Blake, Vila, Gan, Jenna, Avon, and Cally-included Zen as the seventh member. At the end of the first series, they capture a supercomputer named Orac. Gan is killed during the second series, after which Blake and Jenna disappear and are replaced by new characters Dayna and Tarrant. At the start of the fourth series, Cally dies and is replaced by Soolin. After the destruction of Liberator, the computer Zen is replaced by a new computer, Slave, onboard their new commandeered ship Scorpio. While Blake is an idealistic freedom fighter, his associates are petty crooks, smugglers, and killers. Avon is a technological genius who, while apparently motivated by self-preservation and wealth, consistently acts to help others. When Blake is separated from his crew, Avon becomes commander. At first, Avon believes the Federation has been destroyed; he becomes tired of killing and seeks rest. However, by the middle of the third series, Avon realizes that the Federation is expanding again, faster than originally realized, and he resumes the fight. The BBC had planned to conclude Blake's 7 at the end of its third series, but a further series was commissioned unexpectedly. Some changes to the program's format were necessary, such as the introduction of a new spacecraft, Scorpio, and new characters, Soolin and Slave." In this song, Blake is the idealist while Kerr Avon is the loner. [loner] We’re on our way to a prison in space Our last flight, the final phase I was betrayed and now I’ve been caught As the brains of a massive fraud [idealist] I can’t remember, am I insane? My mind is blank cos they emptied my brain I will return, I will be back I will unite us and we will attack [loner] I don’t care about your plans and schemes Don’t give a damn ’bout your righteous dreams All that I do, I do for myself I never cared for anyone else [idealist] We have to save them, we have to try We can’t just watch while the innocent die Let’s steal this ship and start our crusade Powerful allies will come to our aid [loner] Seven fighters [idealist] Navigators [crew] Intergalactic space crusaders [loner] Federation [idealist] Dictators [crew] No scruples, lethal traitors [loner] Outriders [idealist] Invaders [crew] Intergalactic space crusaders [loner] Domination [idealist] Liberators [crew] Fighting to survive [loner] Who on Earth do you think that you are Without me, you wouldn’t get far I’ve had enough of your private war Why are we fighting, what is it all for [idealist] To right the wrong, to fight a good fight Living like you just wouldn’t be right I am the leader, I have the skills Either you leave or you yield to my will [loner] I can’t believe you gave us away Although it hurts, I will make you pay Don’t understand, can’t figure out why All I know is you have to die! [idealist] Our strong bond couldn’t keep us apart I’ve always trusted you right from the start You’ve been deceived, they’re telling you lies I’m still the same, I’m on your side
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REALLY wish this project/band did a world tour. It would be magical to see them live someday
If you whant to see tis life you must come to holland, because ayreon gifs only a concert in 013 tilburg.
I found a version of this from 2003 with a beardless and tiny Damian Wilson he's not bulked up like he is in this video, also the other singer with him is Russell Allen (Symphony X) and the backup singers are Floor and Irene Jansen with Arjen Anthony Lucassen on Guitars a very young Joost vanden Broek on keys, a younger Peter Vink on bass Ed Warby with hair on drums
that older version is my favorite of the two. Both are great but the energy from that 2003 version is over the top.
So people don´t have to search: ruclips.net/video/H3q7lwl5nSQ/видео.html
Yep, a live Star One show...it was great to see - just wish I could've also made it to the Universe show! Short of viewing the S.O. performance, watching the Eye of Ra from Ayreon Universe gives folks a really good glimpse at how the Jansen sisters so seamlessly harmonize and skillfully back other wonderful performers, and do it so precisely and effortlessly.
@@roblaw4554 Maggie Luyton did a great job filling in Russell Allens part at the 2003 Star One it was the younger beardless Damian Wilson and Russell Allen and that Robert guy forgot his last name with the Jansen Sisters as the back up
Yes, I like that one better. This one is also really good though.
Just listening to Arjen's Angels singing background is great in this song.
Don't know if you know it, the woman with the badass voice is Maggy Luyten from Belgium, married to the singer of Civil War, the band which formed out of former Sabaton members in 2012. Be sure to check them out, they are so good!
Waiting for the new reactions. Please add Ayreon's Ride The Comet (Live) to the Beanie!! 😍
Peter is a VERY experienced bass player!
Any Ayreon song is a joy to watch ❤ doesn't matter if it is a reuploaded reaction or a new one :P
Please add to the bennie of justice this song from the latest Star One album from Arjen: "Fate of man"
I think you'll love it :D
The bassist Peter Vink produced Arjen’s first demo back in the 70’s. He was also in a pretty popular band from the Netherlands back then. The vocalist in this live version are Damian Wilson (Headspace) and Marcela Bovio (maYan). My understanding is this was originally a Star One song. Star One being a previous Arjen project. Which would explain a far earlier version without Bovio on vocals.
I really like this song. It’s catchy.
The lead female singer is not Marcela Bovio, she is Magali Luyten ;)
@@borisnot hmm, you might be right.
@@Raijin-RyuX24 Marcela is the redhead of the backing singers ;)
This song made me seek out Blakes 7 again, since I hadn't watched it since i was a kid. (the song is based on the TV series). It was awful in a good way, but it was 70s/80s BBC Scifi.
I guess it would be difficult for people of today to get into it, but this song captures my favorite part of it perfectly.
This song is from a concept album called Star One and isn't technically an Ayreon song. That said the album was a concept album where each song was dedicated to a different science fiction show. This song is based on an old BBC-TV sci-fi series called Blakes 7, and each singer is taking on the part of a character from the show.
"Blake's 7's narrative concerns the exploits of political dissident Roj Blake, who leads a small group of rebels against the forces of the totalitarian Terran Federation that rules the Earth and many colonized planets. The Federation uses mass surveillance, brainwashing, and drug pacification to control its citizens. Blake was arrested, tried on false charges, and deported to a remote penal colony. En route, he and fellow prisoners Jenna Stannis and Kerr Avon gain control of a technologically advanced alien spacecraft, which its central computer Zen informs them is named Liberator. Liberator's speed and weaponry are superior to Federation craft, and it also has a teleportation system that enables transport to the surface of planets. Blake and his crew begin a campaign to damage the Federation but are pursued by Space Commander Travis-a Federation soldier-and Servalan, the Supreme Commander and later Federation President.
The composition of the titular "seven" changes throughout the series. The initial group-Blake, Vila, Gan, Jenna, Avon, and Cally-included Zen as the seventh member. At the end of the first series, they capture a supercomputer named Orac. Gan is killed during the second series, after which Blake and Jenna disappear and are replaced by new characters Dayna and Tarrant. At the start of the fourth series, Cally dies and is replaced by Soolin. After the destruction of Liberator, the computer Zen is replaced by a new computer, Slave, onboard their new commandeered ship Scorpio.
While Blake is an idealistic freedom fighter, his associates are petty crooks, smugglers, and killers. Avon is a technological genius who, while apparently motivated by self-preservation and wealth, consistently acts to help others. When Blake is separated from his crew, Avon becomes commander. At first, Avon believes the Federation has been destroyed; he becomes tired of killing and seeks rest. However, by the middle of the third series, Avon realizes that the Federation is expanding again, faster than originally realized, and he resumes the fight. The BBC had planned to conclude Blake's 7 at the end of its third series, but a further series was commissioned unexpectedly. Some changes to the program's format were necessary, such as the introduction of a new spacecraft, Scorpio, and new characters, Soolin and Slave."
In this song, Blake is the idealist while Kerr Avon is the loner.
[loner]
We’re on our way to a prison in space
Our last flight, the final phase
I was betrayed and now I’ve been caught
As the brains of a massive fraud
[idealist]
I can’t remember, am I insane?
My mind is blank cos they emptied my brain
I will return, I will be back
I will unite us and we will attack
[loner]
I don’t care about your plans and schemes
Don’t give a damn ’bout your righteous dreams
All that I do, I do for myself
I never cared for anyone else
[idealist]
We have to save them, we have to try
We can’t just watch while the innocent die
Let’s steal this ship and start our crusade
Powerful allies will come to our aid
[loner] Seven fighters
[idealist] Navigators
[crew] Intergalactic space crusaders
[loner] Federation
[idealist] Dictators
[crew] No scruples, lethal traitors
[loner] Outriders
[idealist] Invaders
[crew] Intergalactic space crusaders
[loner] Domination
[idealist] Liberators
[crew] Fighting to survive
[loner]
Who on Earth do you think that you are
Without me, you wouldn’t get far
I’ve had enough of your private war
Why are we fighting, what is it all for
[idealist]
To right the wrong, to fight a good fight
Living like you just wouldn’t be right
I am the leader, I have the skills
Either you leave or you yield to my will
[loner]
I can’t believe you gave us away
Although it hurts, I will make you pay
Don’t understand, can’t figure out why
All I know is you have to die!
[idealist]
Our strong bond couldn’t keep us apart
I’ve always trusted you right from the start
You’ve been deceived, they’re telling you lies
I’m still the same, I’m on your side
Btw, peter vink plays not with a real pick but with a piece of glass :)
Love the Hammond!
Will you react to one of the new star one songs as well? SYNCOPATION
React to: Sirens and Sailors : I`m Not Sorry
Please react Dreamcatcher - You and i and Mainson
React PLIX New music of Group DREAMCATCHER music MAISON.
VERY VERY COOL.
THANKSSSS
Not Ayreon, Star One.
Are you guy's rockers or metal heads? How about some thrash/ death metal. WYRUZ : IN HELL or SCARS or CARVED IN STONE...