album · March 27, 2020
Electric Castle Live and Other Tales
Music Theories RecordingsSee this day
prog rockhard rockmetal
A live album capturing Ayreon's 2018 performance at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands. The setlist includes material from across Ayreon's discography, performed by a large ensemble cast.
- The album features a cast of over 20 musicians and singers, including Anneke van Giersbergen, John Parr, and Dee Snider. It was released on Blu-ray, DVD, CD, and vinyl. The setlist was compiled from Ayreon's 2018 "Electric Castle Live" concerts.
- The live performance was directed by Thomas Professional Services. The album was mixed by Peter Vink and mastered by Jos van de Wiel. Music Theories Recordings released the album on March 27, 2020.
- The album showcases the theatricality of Ayreon's concept albums in a live setting. It was preceded by the studio album 'Transitus' and followed by the singles 'Fight! Who Dares Wins' and 'Maria Maria'. This live album arrived in 2020.
Ayreon is the project of Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen Anthony. In 2019, Ayreon released the album 'Transitus.' He is best known for his epic rock operas featuring a rotating cast of vocalists.
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