Arjen Lucassen reveals Star One singers and album concept

[davidadvertising]

Hey Arjen, where´s Michael Kiske mate? The only singer left to make Ayreon/Star One the best singers projects ever. 

[AMartins92]

The Dutch are so polite! lol

This album is amazing! I love it and it makes me feel better whenever I am down :)

[SLO7HMusic]

This is a really great concept. I really love the way you allow the users to join in and to guess the movies to these songs, and I also love the way that you have actually made songs to movies, that is a really cool concept. Keep On Rocking Man!

Greetings for SLO7HMusic

[gizlivadi8013]

Woooohoooo Damian's back with Lucassen!

[Ginbat86]

Great album!!! Floor, Damian, Dan and Russell are wonderful!!!

Great emotions!!!

Arjen is a genious!!! I liked Ayreon and i like Star one more heavier and with some break inspired by Pink Floyd.

[TOTTW]

Aw, Mr. Lucassen is so sweet.

[Z3nith555]

I love Floor!!! :D

[TrevRockOne]

Ooooh, I cannot wait, but I guess I'll have to; unless I happen to be a time traveling space man, but I'm not, damn. Dan Swano has some NICE teeth, aye?

[gese5]

yeah! Jorn Lande should been on this project ;o

[Windrider616]

The Project "Star One" needs Jorn Lande, than is everthing perfect!

[Aniland]

I thought the guy from Cloudscape is also in here?

[metabog]

"Will I dream, or will i just die?". That has to be based on 2010, it's almost a word for word reference to HAL's question.

[Bolteus]

Should be pretty cool. Took me a while to really like Star One, but it has a pretty unique sound which I like.

Sunshine would make a great more ambient track IMO. Blade Runner, always a good one... Mad Max, The Thing (1982), Silent Running, Scanners...

[Cerebralcinema]

This is great! Arjen keeps his fans updated and their appetites whetted like no other.

[Cerebralcinema]

I'd like to predict a few movies the songs are based.

Road Warrior, Soilent Green, Omega Man, Planet of the Apes, THX-1138. I'm not that familiar with the modern ones and know only a handful of earlier ones. Help me out here.

[henrique88t]

Whoa, this Dan Swanö guy, what a voice! Can anyone recommend me something where he sounds like this (except Star One, of course)?

[Annique]

I really love post-apocalyptic and dystopian stuff and I love Star One even more so there just can't be a better combination!

[MrEpicbread]

post apocapleplichiuh

[MrEpicbread]

post apocaplepliciuh

[raulwildchild]

Post-apocaplyplyckpl movies sounds nice... IUheIUheiuHEIUHEIUHUIHIUHIUHUI­EHUIHEuiHUIHEUI

Dude, the voices you have and you have you.

So, the album will be perfect. =D

I want to hear the samples next week! EHIUEHiUHEIUHIEE :B

Greats from Brazil, Grandpa Arjen!

[TheNewKeylaleigh]

I am so very happy to hear about the re-inclusion of Damian Wilson. I discovered him because of Ayreon and his has very quickly become one of my favorite male vocalists. So good sir, you have brightened my day significantly.

[Galley87]

I'm glad that Damian Wilson is back on the new album too. He's really under-rated and I'd never heard of him until Star One.

[JikutoJudgment]

Arjen, you are too awesome. I'm gonna listen to some Star One now.

[ForbiddenFish]

"Post Apocalyp-pppft" heheh so cute! <3 Rock on, Lucassen!

[boodolph]

Oh buy... I'm very happy with these news :D. Thank you Arjen... I'm sure that (as always) it'll be a great album. And I was just watching my DVD of Live on Earth (One of my fave DVDs by far), right before coming to the PC and watching this. It would be so great if you guys could go on tour again and come to Brazil.

[rtsownage]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! And already over9000 views :D

[Warthogfan]

Thank you Arjen for getting the original singers back again. That is fucking awesome. You have no idea how happy that has made me. They truly are the best dingers in the world.

[azagthothguitar]

go on tour...what about Mexico hahaha, im from Mexico by the way...

[GrantZ90]

The samples sound fucking amazing. Also, subscribed.

[Ikkiku]

The samples are awesome. Really looking forward to it.

[FaeryLuna]

The best thing is that you didn't t edit the video and we can see the real thing about recording a video, hehehe. Don't worry! Great for the singers! 

[TheToekutter]

Oh man, cannot wait!! LOVE Space Metal!

[DulBeat]

I'm guessing the Matrix, Blade Runner, 1984, and Terminator will be among the concepts. Since the High Intergalactic Spacelord Arjen doesn't read books (the uncultured swine), my hopes for Fahrenheit 451 are shot down.

[talaniel]

@DulBeat I think I have seen some movie version of Fahrenheit 451, so maybe Arjen did too and liked it even though he does not read books :-)

[DulBeat]

@talaniel Let's not attract attention to the movie version. I like to pretend it doesn't exist...

[redhairedstepchild]

great update- dank u wel \m/ rhsc nyc

[Dead9Leeche]

I love all your music Matermind Arjen Lucassen ,I considered myself as the number 1 fan of mexico !!!

[glnrjoop]

It is about friggin' time hehehe, great voices as always

Tnx Arjen, looking forward to the release!!!

[talaniel]

Darn, it never occured to me "post-apocalyptic" is that hard, even have to think about it when typing it :-) Well, Mad Max series calls for a song :-)

[DavidGutierrezRojas]

Leuk! :)

[mugyamugya]

it's hard to find your album here. but luckily i found space metal, and i hope i'll found this one :D

[IllusionaryMind8]

Yay! Swano, et got one of the most beastly growl ever haha! along with M. Akerfeldt

[DanielBigField]

Best singers in the world, indeed!

Post-apopaleliptic movies FTW!!!!!

Awesome!

[2manynotes]

AWSOMe!!!

[CavemanZX]

Plleeeassseeeee be a Blade Runner song!!!! God I'm so happy to see a new Star One! I noticed you said "That one is me" when referring to the key solo... Do I hear a hint that we shall get the oh so awesome guest keyboardists busting out insane solos?!

[azagthothguitar]

Yay, I like post apocalyptic movies! Hails from Mexico

[zpinkLondonBelow]

Only 4 singers, cool, means you can tour this li'l island of the coast of Europe then! ;o)

[AtOdinsCall]

Some outstanding vocalists on this album. Can't wait :D

[WilmerWW]

WOW, this album's gonna be great!!!! I'm not really sure, but I think that one of the songs might be based on the movie "Surrogates" with Bruce Willis. So... there's no AKG C-414 anymore?? I'm looking forward to it!

Greetings, Wilmer

By the way, Arjen... is it me, or do you look thinner?

[sionna31]

Sounds brill, looking forward to seeing ye on tour and of course would love a signed cd, please let me know when they are available.

Slainte,

Breda

[grommphone]

Ouh, i think this one will be cool.

But i want ayreon's return ._.

[Krowsnest]

I'd love that Artwork at 1:28 for my computer wallpaper

[mreccius]

Can't wait! Greetings from Brazil!

[wolfman1234]

Great choice of singers Arjen! Tour to Sweden maybe?

[Valarien777]

A master stroke Arjen - bringing back Russell, Floor & Damien for the new Star One project! Space Metal was phenomenal, now Victims of the Modern Age is guaranteed to Kick Stellar Ass! \m/ Now if only we could see Star One live here in the USA....:-)

[baggy2006]

Duckies!!!!!! And yeahhhh Tour again! ;-) *sarcastically sings AC's Road Rats*

[abominogin]

Arjen, once again you have made my year, not only announcing a new Star One album but also using the best combination of vocalists ever heard AGAIN...... If this album is half as good as the first it will be album of the year.. ney decade!.... cannot wait :D

[takeshiguadua]

World Tour World Tour LIVE LIVE LIVE!!!!!

[Zirfind]

Incredible... isn't he Daniel Faraday??? (LOST) ... XD

[Kingleazard]

Oh Yes ! Thank you arjen !

[quetzakol]

This album can just be great : it has the best composer and the greatest singers =D. I can't wait !

[llorenth]

This will be brilliant!

[Galley87]

This is sounding simply AWESOME!

[trinity2556]

Thanks for this beautiful music Arjen !!!!!!

[JamesHazBeHaiTyme]

Wow! Some great Post-Appocolriptiptic awesomeness comming on the new album =D. Sounds great =] x

[sthofman]

Haha, Arjen makes me think of this (in Dutch)

youtube.com/watch?v=2dO5JlOUpl­o

[neil1h]

God is back! Hurray! :D

[Walkingshort]

Seems so fucking awesome.

[Frantiqdrummer]

OMFG, hearing the short scream of Russel in this vid gives me goosebumps already, can't wait to hear it all...

[shadowking42]

This will be great. Even better if Arjen can gather them all up from their busy schedules to do a show that they can record for DVD too. :-)

[Krowsnest]

You had me at "Russell Allen"

[WinslowLeach]

This man can do no wrong! I can't wait to buy the new Star One!

[Lyndorm]

Apoc, apoc, apoc! :D

Great news indeed

[Kimosabe91]

dan swanö? holy fucking flying ducky , i jizzed in my pants.

[TheMetalSoundSystem]

ppostacopa.. posctapocaleptcl.... jajajaja

[Moony1397]

Arjen, this sounds awesome. I can hardly wait for this album to come out! Great job. :D ♥

[cmpd4666]

A great composer, amazing singers...I'm sure it will be a great album!!!

Hey man, did you left the C414? Why?

Cheers!

[ArjenALucassen]

Thanks for the confidence! Because Damian wanted to use a Neuman U87. I still used the C414 as well though!

[MiiukiSama]

Wow!

[gaabilio]

Amazing! I wonder if there'll be a pre-ordered autographed album like Guilt Machine!

[ArjenALucassen]

Yes, definitely!

[Delinerik]

Oh, my gosh. I'm loving this already. I hope I don't win a CD so I have a good excuse to buy it.

[vinirsouza]

Best new ever.

[LesFasCines]

=D !!!

[Juriud]

Can't wait!!!!!

[Juriud]

Can't wait!!!!!

[KiteValentine]

Glad to see some news about this album !

Your choice of singers is always great (a deep voice + a female voice + and some men voices = best combo)

Omg, I can't wait... my ears need to be fed again :)

Greetings from France ;)

[nataliagates]

That's nice...

Flooooooooor! lol



[DeFubz]

Ah, I was at a demo listening party (with no vocals, unfortunately), but that sample of Damian ends with one of the catchiest melodies EVER, I remember that song quite well :D

[SergeyRocks]

Wow, it will be a great album. The audio preview from previous video was fantastic and I think album will be the same. Arjen, is it you playing on the keyboard? fantastic solo!

Greetings from Moldova Republic :)

[ArjenALucassen]

Yes, Sergey, that one is me :-)

[MastodonGiant]

Ohh my I cannot wait for this album to come to stores.This video made me so happy I smiled so much when I saw that all the great singers are there, once again :D:D

Greetings from Iceland, and Arjen I hope you visit Iceland someday. Bring your guitar and some Singers with you for a concert :D

[ArletteReneman]

Oh hearing about your choice of singers put a big smile on my face:D I still have a kind of trauma about not attending the Live on earth tour, so please please go on tour:) Again an interesting concept btw! I hope that there will also be a song about one of my personal favorites: The Matrix

[ArjenALucassen]

Cool movie indeed, Arlette :-)

[RamonaNL]

Really looking forward to this album.

@ArletteReneman.....exactly what you said there about a tour. I really really want to see this live (and yes I've been kicking myself for missing the LOA tour).

[CelestialTina]

Russell HELL YES!!! :D

[metropolisXOX]

Omg, that little floor-singing-snippet is fucking awesome. Can't wait!

[raukaran]

if Allen and Lucassen are in, i'm in

[Elanthiel]

I definitely can't wait to get the album in my hands now.

[imageriot]

Thankyou for continuing to provide thought provoking musical operas, I would love to see an Arjen live show but I appreciate how difficult it would be to pull off!

Cant wait man!

[DipierroProductions]

YES!! Damian!!!!!!! also Dan, also Floor, and Russel, I love all of these people

[altarus]

Post-apoca, post-apoca, post.. oh well, still bloody brilliant news. Can't wait. :)

[tvledden]

I cant wait on the clips, pity i am so bad with movies hahaa so i guess no cd winning for me =D Great singers, and as with many of you i soo like The Castle Hall =D

[dtfan0809]

Damian Wilson is THE man.

Russell Alllen is THE man.

This album is gonna rule!

And I foresee a Planet of The Apes song per chance?

[HicksBrandon2]

Wow. I love the instrumentation. I love what you've managed to bring out in these vocalists. I just love it! I cannot wait!

[SpriteBat]

The song clips sound incredible, and I love the concept. As always, I know this album will be flawless. Keep up the outstanding work!

Your biggest fan in America: Travis Johnson

[maidenfinland]

This is amazing :D I've been hoping to see a new Star One album with the same line-up and here it is! Would there be a possibility to see Star One on tour again? It seems you guys had great time according the dvd, but I'm so young I failed to see you then ;)

[GermanFafian]

Dude!

You're out on open space and under the sunlight.

Can't wait until the release!

[onedracma]

As always, choosing the best of the best singers.

I think anyone would expect less Mr. Arjen.

You are my hero!

[RaqeliinhaWT]

OMG can't wait. you couldn't have chosen better singers... :D

[psychodantis]

Oh DAMN that's awesome. Great to see Damian Wilson on another one of Arjen's albums, Castle Hall is one of my favourite Ayreon songs.

[badratribal]

Awesome, I look forward to it! :o)

[singular23]

-which would be Castle Hall :)

[singular23]

Sir Wilson! Been so obsesed with his voice since Catsle Hall!

[Dym88]

Dan Swano???? Dude, forget the KC vynil and Ayreon collection. I'm buying a ticket to Belgium to attend one of your concerts. Or something...

PS. Tell Dan to start a tour or something, I want to hear Nightfall Overture live. :(

[Wabe]

I am loving this. Bring on October!!!

[guysss2]

Swano!! awesome

[ArjenALucassen]

@guysss2 Indeed...and Dan did a GREAT job, even better than the first time!

[PaintedDead]

Haha post-apocalyptic 

[ArjenALucassen]

@PaintedDead Stop mocking me now :-)

[mikedaguitarguy]

AWESOME ARJEN! The clips sound amazing.

[DanielvZ]

Can't wait for the album!

Will this cd('s?) have a making-of dvd?

[ArjenALucassen]

@DanielvZ Yes, there will be a making- of ! :-)

[DrumEagle]

DYSTOPIAN MOVIES! All I ever wanted for the new SO-album!! =D I love you for that, Arjen :)

[Spretzel1]

Floor!!

[Krowsnest]

Every little sample I've heard so far is amazing

and I'm really happy you brought back all the old vocalists from the first Star One :D

[yesrushdt]

That's quite a mouth full, isn't it? :) Thanks for the update, can't wait!

[zemborato]

Oh yeah!

[Maddolis]

Oh man, my favourite female vocalist, my favourite male vocalist and a dystopian/post-apocacapleptic theme- can't wait!

[ArjenALucassen]

@Maddolis Haha, I can say it now, no problem! How I hate cameras :-)