Arjen Lucassen Reveals the Secrets behind Songs No One Will Hear! 2025 Interview

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0:00 Intro
1:00 Fishing for Compliments
3:49 "I wanna be home!"
6:07 Bad Endings & Easter Eggs
8:58 Creative Freedom
12:18 From Floor Jansen to Charlotte Wessels
16:01 Songs for Simone Simons
17:42 Christmas Single
20:31 Movie Soundtrack
23:31 Outro

Join Belgian Jasper for an exclusive interview with Arjen Lucassen, mastermind behind Ayreon, Star One, and The Gentle Storm. Arjen talks about the creative process, working with legendary guest musicians, and the secrets behind his upcoming release.

Thirteen years after his last solo album, Lost In The New Real, Arjen is back with a new solo release: Songs No One Will Hear. True to his signature style, this album offers an eclectic blend of tracks, moving seamlessly from powerful, epic songs to lighter, more playful ones. At its core, Songs No One Will Hear is bound by a profound concept: what would people do if they only had five months left to live because of an asteroid impact? Expect an emotional rollercoaster, delving into both the light and dark aspects of human nature.”

Guiding the album is narration from Mike Mills (Toehider) along with collaborators like Irene
and Floor Jansen, Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, and Patty Gurdy, adding depth to the album’s diverse sound!

Video used: Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Our Final Song (OFFICIAL VIDEO)    • Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Our Final Song (O...  
"Our Final Song" is the 15-minute epic finale of the album, offering an eclectic blend of musical styles, moving seamlessly from powerful, epic parts to lighter, more introspective ones. People who know they will die soon go through a broad spectrum of emotions like anger, regret, peace. Many people come together on Sanctuary Island, singing one final song. And in true Ayreon fashion there’s a sneaky little epilogue. You’ll have to figure that part out yourself!
Mini movie made by Arjen Lucassen, Elan Lopez, Dave Letelier and Lori Linstruth
Musicians:
Irene Jansen – Backing and lead vocals
Koen Herfst - Drums
Joost Van Den Broek - Hammond
Ben Mathot - Violin
Jeroen Goossens - Flute and Low Whistle
Jurriaan Westerveld - Cello
Robert Soeterboek – vocals in Act 5
Marcela Bovio – vocals in Act 5
Arjen Anthony Lucassen – Lead vocals and all other instruments
Narration written and performed by Mike Mills.