That was a great show. In fact I was sitting 2 or 3 meters away from Floor and Hannes in the audience. Floor was singing every word of her sister on stage and Hannes was playing with his hair all the time, seemed bored to death 🤣🤣🤣
Man, when we left the show we all were depressed af that we didn't buy tickets to all the shows. Ever since i started listening to the album i literally dreamed about a show like this for this album, and 10 years later it happened. Best experience ever. an actual dream that came true.
Have listened to Heather Findlay from when she was in UK folk rock band 'Mostly Autumn' to when she went solo. One of the best UK singers in my opinion and superb live
I am glad you got to hear Eric Clayton - the guy with the beard - my favourite singer - you should check him out in Saviour Machine- he also has an album where he sings David Bowie covers.
AYREEEOOON!!! I red somewere that al that gig started as a fanmade initiative (Arjen did not belive it was possible to do). Fans put it in motion and lots of oryginal singers (from album) upon hearing that something like that is possible just wanted to be in so it turned in something really big.
@@christhompson4161 I hear you, mate. I don't have nearly the same experience as you, but I've spent a short time homeless, lost everything but the clothes on my back. that also gives a new perspective on life. I enjoy the small and humble things more and don't sweat stuff nearly as much anymore either.
Findley is such an underrated singer. In a cast of all-stars, her parts are always my favorite on this album especially Day 13. Mostly Autumn is pretty awesome as well. ;)
Special shoutout to Anneke van Giersbergen to have to carefully climb off a wrecked car while singing. Also as pointed out, Rage was originally played by Devin Townsend on the studio album and played by Mike Mills live. Devin Townsend also co-wrote a few songs on the studio album.
Yes. As is every other Ayreon album. Even if not as a series of reactions or a long stream reaction, in your own free time, The Human Equation, 01011001, The Electric Castle, The Final Experiment... Each album is a gem. Arjen is a fantastic composer, but it's as a storyteller that he really shines.
Indeed. Anneke is great, but she's not "switching from a sharp as a knife, calm as a serial killer, normal voice to a disturbing growl in the middle of a sentence" great.
yeah it's a musical, not an opera :). Arjen is of the opinion that Jesus Christ Superstar is the best thing ever made, so it's only logical that he triest to make a musical himself. If you want to hear James Labrie talk for 2 hours to a reactor, go watch his interview with Elizabeth Zharoff :). The character in the end is Rage played by Mike Mills. who also plays the father in this musical ;).
Funny how Irene makes the others look like overgrown Hobbits :)
think she tad taller than sis. 🙂
problem is Irene is normal sized. So they are Hobbits.
I think the Valkyrie genes are strong with the sisters.
@@connmacart lol nah bro, Labrie is like six even, so Irene in heels is easily 6'4" or 5.
Great analysis as usual, by one of the most likable reactors on youtube! Thank you for this channel
Wow, thank you!
The Human Equation is my absolute favorite Ayreon album.
Brilliant song writing, concepts, lyrics, instrumentation, and concept. Overshadowed only musically by ItEC. Probably best overall Ayreon album.
This album is literally an emotional rollercoaster. Strap in, it's going to be an interesting ride
Heather Findlay has the perfect voice for Love! Her voice is so beautiful! The composition is amazing!
Vocals [As Me] - James LaBrie
Vocals [As Fear] - Anneke van Giersbergen
Vocals [As Agony] - Devon Graves
Vocals [As Love] - Heather Findlay
Vocals [As Best Friend] - Jermain 'Wudstik' Van Der Bogt
Vocals [As Passion] - Irene Jansen
Vocals [As Pride] - Magnus Ekwall
Vocals [As Rage / Father] - Mike Mills
Vocals [As Reason] - Eric Clayton
Vocals [As Wife] - Marcela Bovio
From discogs release Ayreon-The-Theater-Equation
That was a great show. In fact I was sitting 2 or 3 meters away from Floor and Hannes in the audience. Floor was singing every word of her sister on stage and Hannes was playing with his hair all the time, seemed bored to death 🤣🤣🤣
You only can get Hannes involved when there is a German tank on the stage!
Or a grenade under his chair🤣
@@clemenstremens1940 The wrecked car simply wasn't enough 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man, when we left the show we all were depressed af that we didn't buy tickets to all the shows.
Ever since i started listening to the album i literally dreamed about a show like this for this album, and 10 years later it happened.
Best experience ever. an actual dream that came true.
Michael Mills does Rage and Father and it was Rage popping up indeed
Have listened to Heather Findlay from when she was in UK folk rock band 'Mostly Autumn' to when she went solo. One of the best UK singers in my opinion and superb live
This is my favourite album of all time, so it was well worth the airfare to see this live. I shall never forget it.
I am glad you got to hear Eric Clayton - the guy with the beard - my favourite singer - you should check him out in Saviour Machine- he also has an album where he sings David Bowie covers.
AYREEEOOON!!!
I red somewere that al that gig started as a fanmade initiative (Arjen did not belive it was possible to do). Fans put it in motion and lots of oryginal singers (from album) upon hearing that something like that is possible just wanted to be in so it turned in something really big.
good one.
love his stuff.
Have been in a coma for a few months, all sorts of weird shit goes on, music bought me back.
Welcome to reality, be ready for the pain. Welcome to reality, nothing much has changed. Seriously though, glad to hear you're out.
@@fnglert dead sort of sucks. Been back a while. Different perspective now. Just enjoy what is there, have fun while you can.
Was nearly switched off twice.
Just silence then dreams as my brain started up.
Kindest Chris
@@christhompson4161 I hear you, mate. I don't have nearly the same experience as you, but I've spent a short time homeless, lost everything but the clothes on my back. that also gives a new perspective on life. I enjoy the small and humble things more and don't sweat stuff nearly as much anymore either.
Hey Chris, I'm glad we can be a part of bringing you life, love, and joy through music :)
Findley is such an underrated singer. In a cast of all-stars, her parts are always my favorite on this album especially Day 13. Mostly Autumn is pretty awesome as well. ;)
Day 3 is my favourite of this live performance
It's an Opera for sure. But, the "orchestra" is not in the pit; it is in the mezzanine.
Special shoutout to Anneke van Giersbergen to have to carefully climb off a wrecked car while singing.
Also as pointed out, Rage was originally played by Devin Townsend on the studio album and played by Mike Mills live. Devin Townsend also co-wrote a few songs on the studio album.
Townsend wrote his own lyrics for Loser and the other songs where Rage was featured. Mills here did Mike Baker's part as the Father.
I have the dvd of this great performance.
Hey listen to the studio album with all the originals singers! Listening to all the album is an amazing experience.
Yes. As is every other Ayreon album. Even if not as a series of reactions or a long stream reaction, in your own free time, The Human Equation, 01011001, The Electric Castle, The Final Experiment... Each album is a gem. Arjen is a fantastic composer, but it's as a storyteller that he really shines.
But what about the studio version?! You missed Opeth's vocalist
On the Studio Album, Fear is played by Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth). Anneke sounds like a person with Fear. Mikael sounds like Fear itself
Indeed. Anneke is great, but she's not "switching from a sharp as a knife, calm as a serial killer, normal voice to a disturbing growl in the middle of a sentence" great.
Man, listen to the part 3 show, you will enjoy more than this part, it's incredeble
yeah it's a musical, not an opera :). Arjen is of the opinion that Jesus Christ Superstar is the best thing ever made, so it's only logical that he triest to make a musical himself. If you want to hear James Labrie talk for 2 hours to a reactor, go watch his interview with Elizabeth Zharoff :). The character in the end is Rage played by Mike Mills. who also plays the father in this musical ;).
since when is love wise ? :-)
True love? Since it started to exist. You're thinking of childish infatuation.