This guy is GOLD. Everything he touches is magical. Had the opportunity to meet him years ago in LA when he was playing with Lana Lane and he was extremely nice too!
God, people like him are great, all this great composer in metal world... I love them all, they inspire me to follow my dreams of someday compose awesome things too
I can't argue with him when he says he's one of best producers in the world, this guy is absolutely brilliant. And I say that from a critique's point of view not just because I'm a fan.
I have discovered this band only 3 weeks ago or so. And I listen to metal for very long time. I know so many good bands, my top 3 is Manowar, Iced Earth and Nighwish... but this guy... THIS GUY!!! True maestro, true storyteller and this album is a masterpiece. I love every single second there. Heard it dozen times already. Now I have very first album as well and I love it too. So can't wait to hear the whole discography and I hope there will be new album coming soon too! Thank you very much for great music
This album it's very good i like it so much, the music, the singers they are great!!!wonderfull voices!! all in this album is wonderfull i'm hear the songs and i'm fly i'm a student of music and singer and all the work in this album it's amazing!!!
There is actually a school of philosophy which would regard that exact attitude as the definition of humility. Because humility is not necessarily servility - it's associating your belief about your knowledge or skill with the reality of the situation. It's arrogant to say "I'm great at guitar!" if you're not. It's servile to say "naaw I'm a bad producer" when you're great but it's humble to say "I'm a bad guitarist and a good producer" if you are in fact a bad guitarist and a good producer.
I totally do not agree with the "Not a very good guitar player" part. The man made some of the most epic riffs and beautiful solos EVER with the technique I still aspire to.
He's clearly good enough to execute his ideas with the instrument, which is what matters. I really like how well balanced his albums are instrumentally, and i'm not sure that would be the case if he approached music more like a guitar virtuoso.
Hey Arjen: what about audio books? There is so much more depth in books than movies, and the more inspirational stories tend to not make it to the big screen. If you like stuff such as Blade Runner and 2001, you're probably missing out!
The second arjen said "if someone released this I would sue them and still win" destroyed my dreams of making an album that is inspired from his albums as a tribute. 😂 back to the drawing board I go.
This guy is GOLD. Everything he touches is magical. Had the opportunity to meet him years ago in LA when he was playing with Lana Lane and he was extremely nice too!
Arjen is so humble he won't even admit he's humble.
my favorite composer and musician! Cant wait for the new album signed by the Maestro himself shows up!!
This guy seems so friendly. Probably a cool person to know
Yes so lazy the way he writes epic rock operas and plays all the instruments and produces it and mixes it makes me sick.
I love his work so much!! He's a GENIUS!!
God, people like him are great, all this great composer in metal world... I love them all, they inspire me to follow my dreams of someday compose awesome things too
This is awesome. This is the best I have heard for a very long time. Extra big + for Floor Jansen. The best voice on this planet!!!!!!
have to disagree, the award for the best voice has to go to Hansi:D Floor is excellent tho
Hansi has a great voice . Would be boring if we all likes the same....
Niklas Karlen indeed. Have a great day mate
"Loud tv" must refer to the excessive mic noise. But the quality of the interview makes up for it. :)
I can't argue with him when he says he's one of best producers in the world, this guy is absolutely brilliant. And I say that from a critique's point of view not just because I'm a fan.
Master Arjen! My favorite musician of all time! It's always amazing to watch his interviews.
This new album is incredible.
I have discovered this band only 3 weeks ago or so. And I listen to metal for very long time. I know so many good bands, my top 3 is Manowar, Iced Earth and Nighwish... but this guy... THIS GUY!!! True maestro, true storyteller and this album is a masterpiece. I love every single second there. Heard it dozen times already. Now I have very first album as well and I love it too. So can't wait to hear the whole discography and I hope there will be new album coming soon too!
Thank you very much for great music
Arjen is sooooo awesome! The music is amazing and the recording is so good!
I become fan of this guy and he surprises me always. Up the Ayreons!!!
This album it's very good i like it so much, the music, the singers they are great!!!wonderfull voices!! all in this album is wonderfull i'm hear the songs and i'm fly i'm a student of music and singer and all the work in this album it's amazing!!!
This was a fantastic album.
Maybe a better mic or editing post recording would have been welcome, but good questions on the interview! Thank you for doing it.
Pure Gold, Genius - love you man
Geweldige man
There is actually a school of philosophy which would regard that exact attitude as the definition of humility. Because humility is not necessarily servility - it's associating your belief about your knowledge or skill with the reality of the situation. It's arrogant to say "I'm great at guitar!" if you're not. It's servile to say "naaw I'm a bad producer" when you're great but it's humble to say "I'm a bad guitarist and a good producer" if you are in fact a bad guitarist and a good producer.
The musical love of my life!
I totally do not agree with the "Not a very good guitar player" part. The man made some of the most epic riffs and beautiful solos EVER with the technique I still aspire to.
He's clearly good enough to execute his ideas with the instrument, which is what matters. I really like how well balanced his albums are instrumentally, and i'm not sure that would be the case if he approached music more like a guitar virtuoso.
Hey Arjen: what about audio books? There is so much more depth in books than movies, and the more inspirational stories tend to not make it to the big screen. If you like stuff such as Blade Runner and 2001, you're probably missing out!
6006133 just think how much inspiration to his stories can have reading (listening) Isaac Asimov's books.
I really like how this guy thinks, no wonder where gets his success from
I would love to see a productive collaboration between this guy and Peter Gabriel.
no read books, im lazy bastard hahaha :o)
The second arjen said "if someone released this I would sue them and still win" destroyed my dreams of making an album that is inspired from his albums as a tribute. 😂 back to the drawing board I go.
Wow - never read a book...that really messes with me. I love the music but damn you need to read.
Me: Arjen is the most humble artist I know.
Me: *watches the video*
Me: Humility is overrated.