The Source marks a powerful entry in Ayreon's acclaimed rock opera saga, exploring the origins of the Forever alien race that lies at the heart of the project’s sprawling storyline. Blending influences from rock, folk, and world music, Arjen Lucassen crafts a cinematic experience with dramatic instrumentals and a diverse cast of vocal talent.
This 2017 release stands out with memorable moments such as the soaring guitar solo in “The Dream Dissolves,” haunting Arabic vocals by Zaher Zorgati in “Deathcry of a Race,” and the moving, interconnected finale tracks. Rich with narrative depth and genre-spanning musicality, The Source is a must-have for fans of concept albums and progressive storytelling through music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Music Theories Recordings
- Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 04/28/2017
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TRACKS
A1. The Day That The World Breaks Down
A2. Sea Of Machines
A3. Everybody Dies
B1. Star Of Sirrah
B2. All That Was
B3. Run! Apocalypse! Run!
B4. Condemned To Live
C1. Aquatic Race
C2. The Dream Dissolves
C3. Deathcry Of A Race
C4. Into The Ocean
D1. Bay Of Dreams
D2. Planet Y Is Alive!
D3. The Source Will Flow
D4. Journey To Forever
D5. The Human Compulsion
D6. March Of The Machines
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