Release Date: 27 January 2017
Label: Music Theories Recordings
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 819873014492
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Symphonic Metal
Release Date: 18 November 2022
Label: Mascot
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 3
Barcode: 810020508475
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Symphonic Metal
Description
Universal Migrator Pt 1: The Dream Sequencer and Universal Migrator Pt 2: Flight of the Migrator were initially released 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), Neal Morse (Spock's Beard/Transatlantic/Flying Colors), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Andi Deris (Helloween), Michael Romeo (Symphony X) and many more.
When approaching the considerable task of remixing and remastering the albums, Arjen had to dig through his attic and unearth his ADAT recorder and all the old 8-track ADAT tapes. He then had to import the audio of all 70 tapes (40 minutes each) into the computer. Not a job for the faint of heart!" he says. "But once I was remixing, I enjoyed revisiting the recordings and all the memories that came up as I worked."
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 cannon. With technology advanced, fans can now get the chance to hear the albums through the ears of Lucassen as he intended them.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Ayreon
Ayreon
Ayreon
Ayreon
Ayreon
Ayreon
Ayreon
Earthside
Paul Gilbert
Spock's Beard
Ayreon
Manic Eden
Lucassen & Soeterboek's Plan Nine
Today Was Yesterday
Vandenberg
