Ayreon‘s studio albums “Universal Migrator Part I & II” will be re-released in various formats on November 18.
Mastermind Arjen Lucassen said about the release: “Dear Ayreonauts, sorry for the long silence… but I’ve got some good Ayreon news! I’m happy to tell you we’re doing a very special re-release of Universal Migrator Part I & II. I have meticulously remixed and remastered the albums and they will be released in many different formats with lots of bonus tracks and a comic book. I’m so proud of the way this new release sounds and looks, I hope you’ll agree!”
Pre-order them HERE, and listen to the remixed and remastered version of “And The Druids Turn to Stone” featuring vocals by Damian Wilson below.
Arjen reflects about the track: “‘And the Druids Turn To Stone’ is my personal favorite track from the Ayreon Universe live shows. Mainly because of the amazing vocal performance of my talented friend Damian Wilson. I still remember that back when I sent him the demo for this song, he wasn’t totally convinced. Maybe in part because of the dangerously-close-to-Spinal-Tap lyrics about Stonehenge. Haha! But man, he surely elevated this song to great heights, showing off all aspects of his versatile and distinctive voice. In the re-mixed version I tried to make the track sound more transparent and bring every little subtlety to the surface. Hope I succeeded! “
“Universal Migrator Pt 1: The Dream Sequencer” and “Universal Migrator Pt 2: Flight of the Migrator” were released initially simultaneously in 2000, following the majestically sprawling hit album “Into the Electric Castle” two years previously. “The Dream Sequencer” continues the plot from “The Final Experiment” (1995), starting in the year 2084 when the final world war wiped out all life on Earth. “Flight of the Migrator” continues the story of the last living human being, the colonist on Mars and his decision to use the Dream Sequencer machine to travel back to before the universe was formed.
The two albums feature an extravaganza of stunning musicians and vocalists such as Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Edward Reekers (Kayak), Damian Wilson (Headspace/Threshold/Arena), Neal Morse (Spock’s Beard/Transatlantic/Flying Colors), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Andi Deris (Helloween), Michael Romeo (Symphony X) and many more.
Arjen Lucassen continues his crusade of remixing and remastering his finest work to absolute perfection and “Universal Migrator, Pt. I & 2 (2022 Remixed & Remastered)” is a stunning addition to his spectacular canon. Thanks to advancements in technology, fans can now get the chance to hear the albums through the ears of Lucassen as he intended them.
The hardcover artbook has 56 pages, which include lyrics, liner notes, the newly designed comic by Élan López, and additional pages with Élan‘s “Process”.
CD 2: Flight of the Migrator:
CD4: The Dream Sequencer (Instrumental)
CD5: Flight Of The Migrator (Instrumental)
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