Once you love Arjen you can't unlove him. The guy is awesome, his work, his personality, his ethics... To be absolutely honest, I didn't like The Theory of Everything album, but this new album is one of his better works, The Source is perfect. It doesn't matter if you play Ayreon, Star One, Guilt Machine, Ambeon, The Gentle Storm or his solo albums, Arjen Anthony Lucassen is a genius.
Arjen's reason for calling the first Ayreon release The Final Experiment reminds me of Square's reason for calling it Final Fantasy & now they're up to the 15th one! Let's hope Mr. L can do that many.
I'm almost shocked that Arjen has the same view of music, especially at OUR age (I'm 54), just about every aspect of it we are similar, and that we just can't stay in the 70's thru 90's, music evolves - the newer music has value too. I would LOVE to buy the guy a cup of coffee and just talk music and what we think of the world today. And yes, his hidden opinions do make it through all his albums, but in a way that we can learn and understand one another without being soo angry and hostile . . . we can only hope. Great interview! - Thank you :).
Appears as if Arjen's got a skinny upper body with muscular legs! I hope Mr. Postman delivers The Source today. If not, I'll make due with the new Barock Project and Big Big Train albums. Masterpieces bloom like madness in the Spring. Oh no! I mixed Ian's metaphors!
"I wanna be in my little bubble with my little doggy" - I just wanna hug this man. Such a genius yet so down to earth.
Once you love Arjen you can't unlove him. The guy is awesome, his work, his personality, his ethics... To be absolutely honest, I didn't like The Theory of Everything album, but this new album is one of his better works, The Source is perfect.
It doesn't matter if you play Ayreon, Star One, Guilt Machine, Ambeon, The Gentle Storm or his solo albums, Arjen Anthony Lucassen is a genius.
This man is a god and i hugged him once
Arjen is definitely the nicest guy in rock history out there!! a living legend from now on!!!
Yes, he is really nice. It was a pleasure:)))
You have no idea. I messaged him about a simple question related to his instruments and he replied quite fast and extensively. Amazing person!
"I wanna be influenced!" This is what makes a true master, always keeping the ear in the ground, seeking new inspiration and connecting with his time.
What an interesting life you have lived Arjen. You are so much in control of your life. You are an inspiration.
He's such an authentic guy, such an inspiration!
I love Arjen compositions. Genius!
Thank you for this interview. It is still relevant even after one year :)
Hihii I sure love him! Love the Source. Arjen is such a huge inspiration for me. I hope he makes many many albums more!
This is what genius without ego looks like. Love this guy so much!
I was waiting for her to say marry me
Arjen is such a Nice guy and a Genius!
what an interesting interview with mr. L :D I live in Berlin :) and I love Ayreon and everything he does
thx sharfad:)))
Arjen's reason for calling the first Ayreon release The Final Experiment reminds me of Square's reason for calling it Final Fantasy & now they're up to the 15th one! Let's hope Mr. L can do that many.
Amazing interview! Thank you guys for sharing this wonderful Legend with the world!
Arjen is such a great person
Cant help loving Arjen :D cheers from Argentina!
I'm almost shocked that Arjen has the same view of music, especially at OUR age (I'm 54), just about every aspect of it we are similar, and that we just can't stay in the 70's thru 90's, music evolves - the newer music has value too. I would LOVE to buy the guy a cup of coffee and just talk music and what we think of the world today. And yes, his hidden opinions do make it through all his albums, but in a way that we can learn and understand one another without being soo angry and hostile . . . we can only hope. Great interview! - Thank you :).
he mentioned 2 of my group of favourite bands in one interview ashhsjkzfajkfhskjfh (a7x, opeth)
great interview!
AMAZING ARJEN !!!
Godammit the Opeth-album is Called Sorceress you both failed! xD
Mr. L, can you please be still?!
Appears as if Arjen's got a skinny upper body with muscular legs! I hope Mr. Postman delivers The Source today. If not, I'll make due with the new Barock Project and Big Big Train albums. Masterpieces bloom like madness in the Spring. Oh no! I mixed Ian's metaphors!
Lol..he is a ?huge guy and that was the best way for him to sit:))))
Loved this interview and his simplicity... I am importing the album from UK (in vinyl)... where is it distributed in US? Can't find it over here...
Sorry, but how in hell did the record companies reject the marvel of arjen? His albums are the best.
I think Arjen is being way to modest about his talent
Modern Day Mozart
I can only agree with the ones before me.
freddie mercury on ayreon :O
adarov that would be so awesome
14:33 FART! Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!