Arjen explains: I first heard Devin when he sang on Steve Vai’s ‘Sex and Religion’ album, and we all knew something extraordinary was happening here! Then much later I received a stack of albums and when I listened to them Devin Townsend’s album really stuck out, I believe it was ‘Terria’. Clearly something unique was happening here; this wall of sound, lots of weirdness and great melodies…
Dave Brock
Arjen explains: I’ve collected and listened to ‘Hawkwind’ records for my entire life. I loved the mysterious spacey music, sleeves and lyrics. I asked Dave many times if he would participate on one of my CDs, but I was never able to reach him, until Star One. He’s never been a guest on anyone else’s project either, which makes me extra proud to know he was on mine…
Bruce Dickinson
Arjen explains: My manager at the time, Harrie, worked for the same management as Iron Maiden’s, so at some point he had given Bruce a copy of ‘Into the Electric Castle’. About 6 months later Harrie asked Bruce if he had ever listened to it, and he replied that he loved it…
Barry Hay
Arjen explains:
Back in the 80s my last band Vengeance performed ‘Back Home’ live with Barry on vocals. I’ve always been a big Earring fan, so having Barry on my album was a great experience for me. It was the first time that a voice that I had listened to for all my youth sang one of my very own songs…
Backing vocalists
The following albums feature backing vocals Anthony – Pools of Sorrow, Waves of Joy Ayreon – The Final Experiment Audio To the Quazar Mirjam van Doorn – vocals Arjen explains: Mirjam is the wife of Peter Vink, my favorite bass player. She has a high and bright powerful voice that blends wonderfully with the dark […]