This was the best rock/metal concert I've ever been to. It was worth traveling from Chicago to Tilburg for this, and if they do The Source album I'll definitely try to do it again! Hopefully they do a different album in between though for the sake of my wallet!

The band practices for a year for these shows while the singers only have 10 hours! Arjen cant get them all together for longer than one long weekend. Its a miracle he can get them all at all.

Original 01011001 (Y) cast: Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian, Demons and Wizards) Tom Englund (Evergrey) Daniel Gildenlow (pain of salvation) Jonas Renkse (Katatonia, Bloodbath, ex-October Tide) Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gentle Storm, VUUR, ex-The Gathering) Simone Simons (Epica) Wudstik (DAC) Marjan Welman (Autumn) Liselotte Hegt Maggy Luyten (Beautiful Sin, Frameshift) Phideaux Xavier Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon, Ambeon, Star One, Supersonic Revolution, Plan Nine, Guilt Machine, Gentle Storm, Stream of Passion) Special guests: Damian Wilson (Arena, Headspace, ex-Threshold) Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers) Micheal Mills (Toehider) John Jaycee Cuijpers (Star One, , Supersonic Revolution, Praying Mantis) Backing vocals: Marcela Bovio (Star One, MaYaN, VUUR, Stream of Passion) Irene Jansen (Plan Nine, Star One) Jan Willem Ketelaers (ex -Knight Area) Band: Marcel Coenen (Lemur Voice, Sun Caged) - guitar Timo Somers (Delain, Vengeance) - guitar Johan van Stratum (Blind Guardian, VUUR, ex-Stream of Passion) - bass Sir-Joost van den Broek (Plan Nine, Star One, Supersonic Revolution)- keys Ed Warby (Star One)- drums Ensemble: Ben Mathot - violin Jurriaan Westerveld - cello Jeroen Goossens - woodwinds

This was performed in September 2023 at the 013 arena in Tilburg, Netherlands. Arjen announced one show, which sold out the 3000 tickets in no time, so they had to add 4 more shows and all sold out. They could have probably sold out more, but it was just not possible with the logistics the schedules of all the artists and the availability of the venue. Arjen is very easy to spot, he is the one taller than everyone else at 6 feet 7.

They did 5 shows in just one week-end! This was from the last show and still top notch quality. I was there and will certainly go to the next one. Epic experience.

Thanks for entertaining me with one of the best progressive metal composers with his band & ensamble of amazing vocalists.

Thank you for appreciated this song / performance. I scored one of the few tickets. The whole show of more than 2 hours was magical. Amazing singers, musicians, production. Pre-ordered the dvd box. Can’t wait to relive this again watching it all. My memory of my time at the show will stay with me. Arjen, thanks for this amazing musical journey!

Ayreon never disappoints ❤️🤘🎸🎻🦘

"01011001" is the binary representation of the ASCII value of the letter Y, and the name of their seventh album, released in January 2008. This five-part song was the fifth track on first disc. The Sixth Extinction was the final track on that album second disc. Floor sang on the studio version. I think it just came out less than a day ago actually. No small feat, indeed, like Sasquatch. Haircut looks great, Wolfman! (Still considering subscribing)

✈️ ready for take off. Tray table well none but dishes done if that counts. That was quite the flight they took us on. It’s was awesome. Nice to see another one of there videos. Nice to hear and see all you do. All the great reactions and commentary. Take care. Good night and sleep for all. 🤞. 🙏🙏🙏

Glad they are back!! I'm loving my first view of this. You are the first I've seen, good job you two. I can feel the energy in that room. So much talent. I would love to see this live. I'd be the oldest in the room. Do you think they would let me in. I would promise not to pass gas. Good show as always, thanks for all your efforts.🤪

Was there and had a life.. changing.. experience🤩🤩

Muchas gracias por reaccionar.

Probably takes up to 2 years minimum of planning, and the band an backing singers practice alot. Rest just comes the week before, and that really shows why they are the best of the best. Money wise, they get paid and expences, but most really like to work with Arjen and these shows are one of a kind, so some might even do them for free just to be part of it. There are no Ego's and that shows, that's why he has such a loyal fan base...

😂 Arjen Anthony Lucassen as unique Digital Composer King.

I think 25 main singers on stage... This show was a life changer experiencing 😮life. Watching this makes me so happy. It poors tears out of my eyes out of emotion. The tall guy is Arjen. Remember him. He is The God of Prog. But he is humble and pleasant. That's why he is able to put this amazing talents together. Everyone is honoured to sing for him and thoroughly enjoys each others company and talent. This is a miniature version of the perfect world we should have. And Joost..... Yes Joost....never underestimate the importance of Joost. He is a God by himself.

Ayreon ( arjen lucassen) has a great network. People hardley cant say no to him.

This is pure talent way off the scale!!

Love to hear Sir Joost van den Broek on keyboards. He has done so much since being in After Forever with Floor. Now they are Dutch superstars. As of course is Arjen Lucassen although sadly not in North America.

great so good, Ayreon live I am hoping they put all the songs on a Dvd/Cd/blu-ray box....thanks guys love it❤

Arjan Lucassen was in de long orange coat

According to your playlist you did not yet reacted to Amazing Flight live (electric castle) with Thijs van Leer and Age of Shadows live with another surprise.

Ayeron with the red shawl is the mastermind, the composer, the genius. This is a project from him, its not a band

👏👏👏👏

The best guitar player there is

Simone looks so tiny standing next to Arjen

🤗🍒🤘🏻😘

Arjen is the guy in the long red coat who comes out at the very end. I can't figure out who the guy with the long curly hair and glasses is. Also who is the female vocalist who comes in and wails after Hansi at the end? She is amazing.

jOOST bOOST.......