UNIVERSAL MIGRATOR, PART 1: THE DREAM SEQUENCER

After being thoroughly impressed with "The Electric Castle", I had to pick up master LUCASSEN's next progressive rock work... "The Universal Migrator" program has been selected. The genius of AYREON's music rests in that of its creator Arjen Anthony LUCASSEN who once again adds a cast of musicians to help him fulfill his space odyssey. LUCASSEN himself wrote the music and played guitars, bass, synths, mellotron and hammond. Recognizable talent includes Erik NORLANDER (ROCKET SCIENTISTS) (keyboards and voice), Clive NOLAN (keyboards) with Lana LANE, Neal MORSE, Damian WILSON and others adding their vocals throughout. Songs are highly melodic and full of grand epic-like character with some tasty musicianship. "The Dream Sequencer" offers some pretty big sound dynamics and will likely challenge those old speakers you are driving. As you would expect this album is a wonderful mix of melodic and space music with some great sound bites throughout. A great album with some highly memorable melodies and captivating music.