5 shows in a single weekend - I was there (Sat and Sun evening) - an epic experience. Arjen managed to get most of the original cast on stage. They all outdid themselves. I heard they had only a couple of hours to practise together. I was very much impressed by Brittney Slayes. She substituted for Floor and absolutely nailed it.
You said it… they are the best of the best, 26 musicians were at these 5 shows more Rehersal… it was the best experience of my life, travelling from Madrid with my argentinian flag!! Meeting people from all the globe reunited in Tillburg living the acoustics, the shows and all the magic floating in the air…
This is happiness. All family, Ayreon, Epica, Nightwish, Sabaton, Blind Gardian, Wintersun, Within Temptation, etc. etc. And all the artists we see here.
No matter what mood you're in...when you listen and see this, you are lifted into total happiness. It is a message of hope, of power, of a beautiful future. Arjen's message is a beautiful one. I can not listen to it without tears in my eyes. Of pure joy. Visiting that show was a lifetime experience.
Original 01011001 cast: Hansi Kursch - Tom Englund Daniel Gildenlow Jonas Renkse Anneke van Giersbergen Simone Simons Wudstik Marjan Welman Liselotte Hegt Maggy Luyten Phideaux Xavier Arjen Lucassen (yeah, sorry for that) Special guests: Damian Wilson Brittney Slayes Micheal Mills John Jaycee Cuijpers Backing vocals: Marcela Bovio Irene Jansen Jan Willem Ketelaers Band: Marcel Coenen - guitar Timo Somers - guitar Johan van Stratum - bass Joost van den Broek - keys Ed Warby - drums Ensemble: Ben Mathot - violin Jurriaan Westerveld - cello Jeroen Goossens - woodwinds
This show was......... mindblowing!!!!! I preordered the DVD. I'll hang it on the wall in gold. This is a life changer. It is the Pinnacle of prog. By far.
Saw both shows on Sunday. Although I was physically exhausted, it was, and always is, such a joyous experience. The musicians and vocalists and production and everything are always excellent, and the fans from all around the world really are the best-it's such a supportive community. The energy is always palpable and so electric in the crowd, and even just hanging out and chatting with fellow Ayreonauts at the restaurants/bars next to the Poppodium 13 is rewarding and warming. Metal fans rule, especially Ayreon fans. We know what it's all about. And Arjen is a master, and the best, yet so humble. I always leave these concerts on Cloud 9 with a huge smile on my face. The world is a better place. Complete the circle.
I paused this at 12:35 ; your reaction to Britney is EXACTLY what we all experienced there, the first time she opened her mouth. I saw 3 out of 5 shows and she blew me away every time. I even got to meet her personally at the hotel and helped a huge fan of hers to get a photo with her. After this weekend I went back and listed to everything from Unleash the Archers back to back. What an absolutely amazing vocalist.
I tear up every time I hear this album after going. I planned to see this and instead, went on a 2 month tour of Europe haha Was there at 4 Ayreon shows
This is on my playlist in endless repetition ❤. I've seen them at the matinee on saturday, and it was epic 😍! I pre- ordered the complete package, and I can't wait for the next show!
I am a huge Nightwish fan and Wacken 2013 is an epic. But I wasn’t (wish I was). But Ayreon live is a totally different experience. And yes, I’ve experienced Nightwish live and Floor solo live. Thing is, all these shows are zo different, I can’t compare.
If you are gonna be ruined for life, Nightwish at Wacken 2013 is certainly worthy. :) And so is each Ayreon concert weekend cause they are so unique. We should be grateful these moments exist to experience. The absolute pinnacle of Symphonic and Progressive metal.
5 shows in a single weekend - I was there (Sat and Sun evening) - an epic experience.
Arjen managed to get most of the original cast on stage. They all outdid themselves. I heard they had only a couple of hours to practise together. I was very much impressed by Brittney Slayes. She substituted for Floor and absolutely nailed it.
Have to agree - Brittney was a worthy replacement for Floor. The icing on the cake was her performing Fate Of Man live.
I wasn't lucky enough to be there but we get the recording and I am SO grateful for that!
You said it… they are the best of the best, 26 musicians were at these 5 shows more Rehersal… it was the best experience of my life, travelling from Madrid with my argentinian flag!!
Meeting people from all the globe reunited in Tillburg living the acoustics, the shows and all the magic floating in the air…
Eargasm and tears in the eyes every single time. ❤
This is happiness. All family, Ayreon, Epica, Nightwish, Sabaton, Blind Gardian, Wintersun, Within Temptation, etc. etc. And all the artists we see here.
No matter what mood you're in...when you listen and see this, you are lifted into total happiness. It is a message of hope, of power, of a beautiful future. Arjen's message is a beautiful one. I can not listen to it without tears in my eyes. Of pure joy. Visiting that show was a lifetime experience.
Arjen Lucassen himself, unique music project composer, the variety one of a kind.
I was there and it makes me emotional seeing this again.
Original 01011001 cast:
Hansi Kursch -
Tom Englund
Daniel Gildenlow
Jonas Renkse
Anneke van Giersbergen
Simone Simons
Wudstik
Marjan Welman
Liselotte Hegt
Maggy Luyten
Phideaux Xavier
Arjen Lucassen (yeah, sorry for that)
Special guests:
Damian Wilson
Brittney Slayes
Micheal Mills
John Jaycee Cuijpers
Backing vocals:
Marcela Bovio
Irene Jansen
Jan Willem Ketelaers
Band:
Marcel Coenen - guitar
Timo Somers - guitar
Johan van Stratum - bass
Joost van den Broek - keys
Ed Warby - drums
Ensemble:
Ben Mathot - violin
Jurriaan Westerveld - cello
Jeroen Goossens - woodwinds
Imagine the preparation, many months of getting artists together to rehearse a few songs, in between each and everyone's busy schedule.
This show was......... mindblowing!!!!! I preordered the DVD. I'll hang it on the wall in gold. This is a life changer. It is the Pinnacle of prog. By far.
I was there, and I can't wait for the blu-ray to come out, to relive the experience!
Saw both shows on Sunday. Although I was physically exhausted, it was, and always is, such a joyous experience. The musicians and vocalists and production and everything are always excellent, and the fans from all around the world really are the best-it's such a supportive community. The energy is always palpable and so electric in the crowd, and even just hanging out and chatting with fellow Ayreonauts at the restaurants/bars next to the Poppodium 13 is rewarding and warming. Metal fans rule, especially Ayreon fans. We know what it's all about. And Arjen is a master, and the best, yet so humble. I always leave these concerts on Cloud 9 with a huge smile on my face. The world is a better place. Complete the circle.
I paused this at 12:35 ;
your reaction to Britney is EXACTLY what we all experienced there, the first time she opened her mouth. I saw 3 out of 5 shows and she blew me away every time. I even got to meet her personally at the hotel and helped a huge fan of hers to get a photo with her. After this weekend I went back and listed to everything from Unleash the Archers back to back. What an absolutely amazing vocalist.
I tear up every time I hear this album after going. I planned to see this and instead, went on a 2 month tour of Europe haha Was there at 4 Ayreon shows
Ayreon live is really the best of the best.
Enjoyed Saturdays performance. Brittany did a great job covering Floors parts.
This is on my playlist in endless repetition ❤.
I've seen them at the matinee on saturday, and it was epic 😍!
I pre- ordered the complete package, and I can't wait for the next show!
Hi Brad 😊. Thanks for your concert reaction. Glad to see you're enjoying it. Take care of your health. 🍯🍋🫖 See you soon.
Brittney Slayes!!!🤘🎸
The cd, dvd, bluray is for sail now.
I was there.
I don't remember seeing you
Same
Sorry, Nightwish Wacken 2013 has ruined me for life.
This was much better
I am a huge Nightwish fan and Wacken 2013 is an epic. But I wasn’t (wish I was). But Ayreon live is a totally different experience. And yes, I’ve experienced Nightwish live and Floor solo live. Thing is, all these shows are zo different, I can’t compare.
If you are gonna be ruined for life, Nightwish at Wacken 2013 is certainly worthy. :) And so is each Ayreon concert weekend cause they are so unique. We should be grateful these moments exist to experience. The absolute pinnacle of Symphonic and Progressive metal.
@@jemimus indeed!
Yes all stars team...!