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The talented young dutch musician Wilmer Waarbroek is featured as backing vocalist on Arjen’s 2012 solo album Lost in the New Real.In English
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[edit 25 April 2012] Thanks for making the release of Lost in the New real such a success! All preorders placed before 18 April have now shipped. If you did not receive a shipping confirmation email, please check your spam filter.
Due to the unusual number of orders and other general chaos surrounding the release of “Lost in the New Real,” shipping of new orders is likely to be delayed by several days. Please try to be patient — we’re working round the clock and it’s still not enough 
Arjen Lucassen's Lost in the New Preorders available
CD 2
01] Our Imperfect Race
02] Welcome To The Machine (Pink Floyd cover)
03] So Is There No God?
04] Veteran Of The Psychic Wars (Blue Oyster Cult Cover)
05] The Social Recluse
06] Battle Of Evermore (Led Zeppelin Cover)
07] The Space Hotel
08] Some Other Time (Alan Parsons Project Cover)
09] You Have Entered The Reality Zone
10] I’m The Slime (Frank Zappa Cover)
* Bonus CD Rom section: “The Artwork”
Signed copies of Lost in the New Real are available now exclusively through the official Arjen Lucassen Webshop!
The story of “Lost in the New Real” follows Mr. L, a twenty-first century man who was cryopreserved at the moment of clinical death from a terminal disease. The album begins as Mr. L is being revived at a point in the distant future, when technology has advanced enough to cure his disease. Mr L finds himself in a world that has drastically changed — to the point that the line between what’s real and what’s not is no longer clear.
Mr. L’s appointed psychological advisor (played by legendary screen actor Rutger Hauer) is tasked with helping him emotionally adapt to this strange new world. The songs on CD1 follow the main character Mr. L’s emotional journey as he is confronted with both serious and comical aspects of the “New Real”, and desperately tries to decide if he can find a meaningful place within it.
CD2 is a mix of songs that are part of the concept but didn’t fit on CD1, and cover songs that are (more or less) related to the concept. As Arjen’s fans have come to expect, informative and humorous ‘behind the scenes’ videos are added to both CDs as CD-rom tracks. This beautiful 2-CD Limited Edition Mediabook is illustrated by the striking artwork of Claudio Bergamin.
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Mr. L’s appointed psychological advisor (played by Rutger Hauer) is tasked with helping him emotionally adapt to this strange new world. The songs on CD1 follow the main character Mr. L’s emotional journey as he is confronted with both serious and comical aspects of the “New Real”, and desperately tries to decide if he can find a meaningful place within it.
CD2 is a mix of songs that are part of the concept but didn’t fit on CD1, and cover songs that are (more or less) related to the concept. As Arjen’s fans have come to expect, informative and humorous ‘behind the scenes’ videos are added to both CDs as CD-rom tracks. This beautiful 2-CD Limited Edition Mediabook is illustrated by the striking artwork of Claudio Bergamin.
Musicians
Arjen Lucassen as “Mr. L”
Vocals, instruments, music, lyrics
Rutger Hauer as “Dr. Voight-Kampff”
Arjen lucassen: all instruments, with the exception of those listed below
Wilmer Waarbroek: backing vocals
Ed Warby: drums
Rob Snijders: drums
Ben Mathot:violin
Maaike Peterse: cello
Jeroen Goossens: flute
Elvya Dulcimer: Hammered dulcimer on “Battle of Evermore”
CD1
1] The New Real [6:24]
2] Pink Beatles in a Purple Zeppelin [3:36]
3] Parental Procreation Permit [5:03]
4] When I’m a Hundred Sixty-four [2:30]
5] E-police [4:07]
6] Don’t Switch Me Off [4:06]
7] Dr. Slumber’s Eternity Home [3:51]
8] Yellowstone Memorial Day [3:31]
9] Where Pigs Fly [3:47]
10] Lost in the New Real [10:19]
11] Bonus CD-ROM video feature: “Behind the New Real” [13:45]
Total audio time CD1: 47:00
CD2
1] Our Imperfect Race [6:27]
2] Welcome to the Machine [4:45] (Pink Floyd cover)
3] So is there no God? [4:41]
4] Veteran of the Psychic Wars [4:34] Blue Oyster Cult cover)
5] The Social Recluse [3:35]
6] Battle of Evermore [5:28] (Led Zeppelin cover)
7] The Space Hotel [3:49]
8] Some Other Time [Alan Parsons Project cover)
9] You Have Entered the Reality Zone [3:24]
10] I’m the Slime [2:53] (Frank Zappa cover)
11] Bonus CD-ROM video feature “Behind the Artwork” [13:35]
Total audio time CD2: 43:20
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Release dates:
23 April (Europe)
8 May (USA)
Arjen is proud to announce that he was able to enlist the talents of legendary screen actor Rutger Hauer as the narrator on his forthcoming solo album. “This is a dream come true,” says Arjen. “Rutger is not only one of my favorite actors, he also starred in my all-time favorite sci-fi movie, Blade Runner.”
Rutger also enjoyed the collaboration with Arjen, saying “it was marvelous work, very creative.” Arjen and Rutger talk about their collaboration in a short video clip posted here. The solo album (title TBA) is scheduled for release by InsideOut on 23 April (Europe) and 8 May (USA). More info to follow soon!
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If you missed the preorder campaign, it’s not too late to order signed copies of Ambeon Fate of a Dreamer – Expanded Edition. We have a limited number of copies still available in the Arjen Lucassen store. Signed copies are available exclusively through us, and custom signings are possible (just specify your wishes during checkout).
AMBEON Fate of a Dreamer was originally released in 2001, featuring the amazing vocal talents of Astrid van der Veen, who was only 14 years old at the time of recording. This new expanded 2-CD edition includes all of the tracks from the original release, the bonus tracks from the “Cold Metal” single, plus 14 never-before-heard acoustic versions of Astrid singing a selection of Ambeon and Ayreon tracks. This expanded edition is packaged as a double CD digipack with a 20-page booklet.
T R A C K L I S T
CD1
1] Estranged 2:51
2] Ashes 5:29
3] High 4:15
4] Cold Metal 6:50
5] Fate 7:45
6] Sick Ceremony 3:44
7] Lost Message 4:33
8] Surreal 4:38
9] Sweet Little Brother 6:08
10] Dreamer 5:19
11] Cold Metal (Single Version)** 3:50
12] Merry-Go-Round** 4:43
13] High (Remix)** 3:29
**tracks originally on the Cold Metal single.
Total time CD1: 60 minutes
CD2 – Acoustic sessions
1] Actual Fantasy 1:27
2] Valley of the Queens 2:41
3] Ashes 3:17
4] Charm of the Seer 3:31
5] Castle Hall 4:35
6] Estranged 2:51
7] Temple of the Cat 3:34
8] Isis and Osiris 6:11
9] High 3:45
10] Garden of Emotions 4:33
11] Sick Ceremony 3:04
12] House on Mars 5:23
13] Lost Message 3:44
14] Into the Black Hole / Cold Metal 5:10
Total time CD2: 54 minutes
After being out of print for several years, AMBEON “Fate of a Dreamer” is going to be reissued in a brand new, expanded edition! Originally released in 2001, Arjen’s mysterious and ambient AMBEON project features the amazing vocal talents of Astrid van der Veen, who was only 14 years old at the time of recording. The new expanded edition of “Fate of a Dreamer” is a 2-CD digipack that includes all of the tracks from the original AMBEON release, the bonus tracks from the “Cold Metal” single, plus 14 never-before-heard acoustic versions of Astrid singing a selection of Ambeon and Ayreon tracks.
There are still some details pending regarding release dates, etc., but we’ll get back to you soon with information about how you can pre-order signed (or unsigned) copies. Pre-orders will be running through other merchants as well, but signed copies will be available exclusively through us. Until then, feel free to stop by Arjen’s Facebook page for up-to-the minute info!
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Into the Electric Castle - Vinyl edition
Update 20 Aug 2011: We now have black available as well!
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CD 2
01] Our Imperfect Race
02] Welcome To The Machine (Pink Floyd cover)
03] So Is There No God?
04] Veteran Of The Psychic Wars (Blue Oyster Cult Cover)
05] The Social Recluse
06] Battle Of Evermore (Led Zeppelin Cover)
07] The Space Hotel
08] Some Other Time (Alan Parsons Project Cover)
09] You Have Entered The Reality Zone
10] I’m The Slime (Frank Zappa Cover)
* Bonus CD Rom section: “The Artwork”
Since finishing the latest Star One album last year (2010), Arjen has been hard at work on his next release: a solo album, titled Lost in the New Real. Releasing a solo album is something he’s wanted to do for a long time:
I’ve been wanting to record a solo album with just me singing for about 10 years now. But I always seem to come across singers whom I would like to work with, so my last solo attempts have turned into an Ayreon, Star One and Guilt Machine releases instead! But now the time is right and I feel very inspired!
Arjen is handling the lead vocal duties as well as playing all the guitars, keyboards, and bass. There is one guest vocalist helping out with backing vocals, and some guest instrumentalists as well. The album also features screen acting legend Rutger Hauer in the role of the album’s narrator.
What should fans expect with regard to the album’s sound and style? As Arjen puts it:
This is turning out to be quite an eclectic album, with widely varied styles like prog, folk, psychedelica, atmospheric, and a heavy bit here and there. So with all this variation, you could say that this is an album for open minded listeners! As a reaction to the dark feel of my last album, this album has a more positive, upbeat feel overall. Conceptually it could be compared to a song-oriented Ayreon album (without all the guest singers, of course), as all the songs are linked to a central theme. At this stage it’s still too early to reveal any details about the concept, but I can say that it’s a highly personal album, one from the heart. I haven’t enjoyed myself like this in years!
We’ll be updating with more information and sound samples later down the road, so stay tuned! Until then, Arjen’s Facebook Page is the best place to get up-to-the-minute updates and interact with the man himself.
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On this Perfect Day (2009) - Limited Edition Digibook
Marjan Welman and Arjen
Marjan is an active member of Arjen’s messageboard. Since appearing on 01011001 she has gone on to join the Dutch band Autumn.
Featured on: Ayreon – 01011001
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