Roy Khan is top tier talent. He's back with his original band Conception, and they need your support!

@hartyewh1

2 жыл бұрын

I ordered the new albums before even listening to them just for support. I hope we get to hear Khan all over the place in the near future. This is a great start.

and we're BACK

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Jarrod! Yes, I have a very good feeling about this album.

Hearing Roy Khan singing on this track is a gift. Words cannot express how excited I am for the rest of the record!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas, let me know your verdict when the time comes!

Okay, I am convinced that this man can read my mind and makes music specifically for me

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, sorry for the invasion of privacy, Petar! Glad I read it right :-)

@JacobMinger

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArjenALucassen he isn’t the only one of your fans to think that. Thank you for all of the amazing music and stories you tell.

Long live Tony Martin! - my personal favorite Black Sabbath vocalist

@MariaHalfevil333

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I have begged the Universe to send him back to the kitchen to peel the potatoes for a decade or so ... he has no darkness inside to carry the notes in the music. Black Sabbath was really not his business .... BUT he has been peeling those potatoes long enough now ... it's amazing! Tony Martin has the power now ... Thumbs up for this. I feel impressed and am a little bit sad that I have sent so much irritation in his direction ... he is a real hard working living artist ... We can not love all artists' products .....

@larzblast

2 жыл бұрын

@@MariaHalfevil333 You OK there?

@fariasmaxi

2 жыл бұрын

Ronnie James Dio - Tony Martin - Ozzy - Glenn Hughes - Ian Gillan

@groovesmemories185

2 жыл бұрын

Tyr FTW :)

@Powersong

2 жыл бұрын

@@grumpyrocker Right on bro!

Roy Khan in his prime was one of the best vocalists in progmetal and power metal. And he still has his voice

@TimeTellingTezz

2 жыл бұрын

thought the same man, havent heard him singing for years, i was afraid he backed out completely

@jaccokrikken5592

2 жыл бұрын

Roy Khan IS still going strong with his former band Conception. Performing in the Milkeyway, Amsterdam in April next year.

@nickmasterx

2 жыл бұрын

He's still in his prime. Conception has been putting out albums again.

@TSPH1992

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickmasterx The recent conception album was decent. But I am 100% sure that they could do more.

@bunnysm

2 жыл бұрын

@@TSPH1992 Roll the fire 2.0 definitely raises the hopes for the next album.

Roy Khan? omg i just cant believe it :O

Finally the amazing Khan is featured on one of Arjen’s projects. I was wondering how he missed him since he always find great singers. Thank you. This is really amazing and Khan is one of the best vocalists around

@TheUfoProject_

11 ай бұрын

The Legend! The Voice! Welcome back, Legend Khan!

@HeavyMustache

10 ай бұрын

If I'm not mistaken, Arjen said in one interview that he was meaning to call Khan before, but he had retired from singing Metal

Holy shit, i really missed Roy Kahn's voice, i feel like a teenager listening to him again.

@jorgengabrielsson6660

2 жыл бұрын

🤷🏻‍♂️buy the ” new” Conseption album 😉

@holyyy_diver

2 жыл бұрын

Sublime!

@AvaldesStudioTribu

2 жыл бұрын

@@jorgengabrielsson6660 Holy shit i wasnt aware that Roy is actually back!! thank you for the heads-up!!

@jorgengabrielsson6660

2 жыл бұрын

@@AvaldesStudioTribu 🤗🤘🏼your welcome… enjoy

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Jorge, and Roy did such an amazing job once again!

Holy shit this is GOOD. How can a guy who's been in the music business for over 40 years still be this inspired?

@aelolul

2 жыл бұрын

The answer seems to be sci-fi movies :)

@michaelrosser4863

2 жыл бұрын

I feel Arjen Anthony Lucassen is vastly underrated. There's a handful of guys out there that seem to have a deep well of phone numbers for people to call in throwing quality musical projects together: Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Tobias Sammet, Billy Sherwood & Steven Wilson all jump to mind for me. (Morse & Portnoy are joined at the hip.) Personally I'd put Arjen above all of them.

@Mowiemow

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelrosser4863 I havn't seen numbers. But I feel Arjen is actually growing atm. Wouldn't be surprised seeing him more appreciated in the future.

@Opethianaut

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelrosser4863, he’s right there with the likes of Akerfeldt and Wilson!

@bkr23

2 жыл бұрын

@@aelolul Tom Baker probably gave Arjen a Tardis after recording Transitus. It would in fact explain a lot :)

Khan and Arjen??? Ive been wanting this for so long. The most evocative singer with some of the most evocative music Ive ever heard. Stunning Arjen. Vai's solo transcends as well....and Tony Martin....cross purposes was my fav black sabbath album. Marcela and Irene bring it all together....what a joy!!!!

Absolute Masterpiece!!!....how wonderful is to hear Roy Khan voice again! also the God of guitar Mr. Vai makes is just out of this world, most fitting, wonderful also to hear Irene Jansen & Marcela Bovio from my hometown...ajua!!!

This is amazing. Seeing that Arjen works with Khan was an instant click. Hearing Khans voice again (and I know Conception) brings tears into my eyes. Seems like Khan is coming back to the centre stage. 🤟

@zal1969

2 жыл бұрын

Our boy's back

@dorobrojek

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@thomede

2 жыл бұрын

I can only imagine an Live Ayreon concert with Khan doing some songs, it would be a dream coming true

@hartyewh1

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen Kamelot live with Khan four times I think. Insane shows each time.

@blancaterron2351

2 жыл бұрын

yeah!! what a voice!!!

What stood out for me in this track is Steve Vai's solo somehow sounded like he has already played on every previous Arjen album and knew exactly what was needed. It moved me and made me feel so good. This whole song is perfect and I can't thank Arjen enough for the decades of joy listening to his music and frens.

@TJdrums

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! It felt like it belonged there from the beginning. All the expected sounds were there :P

@blackcitadel37

2 жыл бұрын

The guy deserve all the fame he has. He's an absolute master of his craft 🎸.

Amazing! Roy Khan is a real legend.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Eduardo, so honored to have finally worked with him.

@edulsferreira

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArjenALucassen thank you for gift us all with this masterpiece here.

@JoaoL0pes

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArjenALucassen next time try to have him in a duet with Tommy Karevik ;)

Roy was sadly missed when he parted Kamelot. Tommy does a great job for them but it’s not the same. Roy has been singing in Conception and he hasn’t lost a thing. So many in these comments don’t realize he’s been back now for a few years. He is a top 10 metal vocalist of our time.

@andrewcarpenter3991

2 жыл бұрын

I must agree. Tommy does an OK job but nobody can top Roy. Tommy was great in 'Seventh Wonder' but Roy's hypnotic voice cannot be beat

@jonblackers4339

7 ай бұрын

Must be me but the latest CONCEPTION music does not really evokes the same in me as the Roy Khan led Kamelot stuff does/did. I always appreciated earlier CONCEPTION albums but the same as above, it didnt move like when he was in KAMELOT. Although I m an agnost I respected his wish to lead his life in a religious way but felt surprised because IMHO Kamelot never a satanic metalband. It never ceased to lift my spirit when being depressed. Then he returned with CONCEPTION, which is also metal. I m afraid there were more important reasons to get out of KAMELOT way back.

Wow, Roy. Khan is here

Tony Martin y Roy khan entre las grandes voces de todos los tiempos , el solo de Vai es increible.

The Hellscore Choir was a perfect compliment to the "heavy" approach. Great touch giving us both Tony and Roy, loved it. Marcela and Irene were spectacular as always infact everyone flawless. Epic may be an understatement here.

Other metal bands should invite Roy Khan to participate in their albums, he is huge, the best metal singer ever.

@susshexe7987

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!!

@OrangeMetalRock

2 жыл бұрын

You should check out This God is Dead by Seven Spires.

@TSPH1992

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Bruce Dickinson could collaborate with him and record an album

@TSPH1992

2 жыл бұрын

Or he needs to contact Walter Monsanto from Guatemala

Tony Martin! makes me want to listen to the Sabbath albums again

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Very good idea, Felix, do it!

I'd be lying if I said I was super familiar with Vai's music, I'd heard he was one of the greats when it comes to guitar. But God damn that has to be my single favourite guitar solo section I've ever heard. I dont think anything comes close. So tasteful, so dramatic, so expressive, eargasms everywhere🔥❤🤙🔥❤🤙🔥❤🔥🤙🔥❤🔥🤙❤

@Blues666

2 жыл бұрын

Totaly agree! It brings the strange athmosphere of the movie in a perfect way! One of the best guitarsolos ever recorded!

@tixximmi1

2 жыл бұрын

That's why Zappa picked him up when Vai was 19.

ALL HAIL ALMIGHTY ROY!

@SargeDrums

2 жыл бұрын

International Space Crusaders next cover??

I saw Roy Khan in the title and immediately felt a stirring in my heart

WOW • Another MASTERPIECE by the one and only, Arjen Anthony Lucassen!! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

@hartyewh1

2 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons I love Arjen's music is finding all the wonderful artists I've missed such as yourself. Started going through your music on Bandcamp and damn there's some interesting stuff there! It's going to take a while to listen to it all, but that's as good as a problem can get ;)

Oh Roy Khan. So cool

Had goosebumps when the heavy guitar riff started and when the choir began singing. And those powerful voices! Damn! It is unfortunate that I can't give more likes. One is not enough.

@MissJacqification

2 жыл бұрын

I agree like like like !!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks for your kind words, Everton! Don't worry, your like is worth a hundred likes for me :-)

From the first moment Khan starts to sing... Just... He's unparalleled. I've been hoping to see him with Arjen ever since I heard Avantasia's Twisted mind. And all the other artists here are absolutely brilliant, it's only that for me Khan takes over every song he's on.

I came for roy khan

Hellscore Choir 7:48 goosebumps every time! I love everything about this song the solo, obviously Roy 💗 the choir ....

God this is epic! Thanks for the birthday present, Arjen! Some call Tuomas Holopainen the 'Metal Mozart', we should call you the 'Prog Puccini'. Can't wait for the rest of the album.

@maxhult830

2 жыл бұрын

Really, they actually call him that? Wow, general delusion is really worsening these days, seriously... there's hardly ANY resemblance whatsoever, but I get that folks always have to make "comparisons" from lack of.... something. The same folks regarding sports and stuff, "ooooh, he's the new Maradona, or 'whoever'..." Talk about taking AWAY from any actual INDIVIDUAL being referenced, on BOTH ends. (IE You're not doing ANY of 'em a favor with such 'flattery'...) I realize you mean it to have the OPPOSITE effect, but it really doesn't... I totally get references like "Bach is the OT of music, and Beethoven the NT", but Tuomas is Tuomas, Maradona was Maradona, Mozart was Mozart... and Arjen is just fine as being Arjen, not 'Metal Mozart' (shit, that really sounds as silly as it is too... 'metal Mozart'... sheeesh)

@Dealman15

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxhult830 I see what you're getting at, but I strongly disagree with your point of view. Referring to him as the Metal Mozart is just a way to show just how much people truly appreciate his skills. They're not comparing him to Mozart. Honestly, I think you're the one being delusional here :P

@maxhult830

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dealman15 I understand that it's not meant to be taken literally, and is just meant as a compliment, but it's a bit confusing when there's no real connection to be found... My point was that it's not necessarily flattering for an upcomer to be compared with by-gones. Sports is an obvious example. They should be recognized for their OWN achievements, in their own right, while the old guys names shouldn't be a commodity to use for ones purpose of praising some unrelated individual. If a composer wants to acknowledge some of his inspiration, like if Tuomas says "This part is heavily influenced by Mozart, I borrowed some ideas to extrapolate on here..." that's great. Then it could be a compliment to both. Look, I don't know ish about tennis... but I hear Djokovic is a great tennis player today, so I'm gonna compliment him by comparing him to Björn Borg, because he also was a great tennis player in his day. Their styles are probably nothing alike, I have no idea, but just to illustrate what I mean. It's just the typical "compliment" from someone who knows nothing about tennis, I guess... as there's no SUBSTANCE to it.

Thank you Arjen, for bringing back Roy for us! :) Amazing song!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Péter, and thanks for the compliment!

Roy & Tony together!! This is very amazing, two of my greatest influences as a Singer & Songwriter!! Congratulations Anthony!!

This is made even better by the fact Roy Khan looks like General Zod.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, funny you should say that... we totally stole the Phantom Zone idea from the first Superman Movie! Not God... Zod!

STAR ONE IS BACK!!!! ❤❤❤😭😭😭

I am very sure that Arjen comes from anothet planet! What an artist!!! Amazing every time.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Carlos! Well.. I often feel like an alien, especially when I watch the news :-)

soon as I seen this posted, clicked faster than light speed!!! Arjen and his music has been with me from childhood, no stopping now!

@richardossian4468

2 жыл бұрын

Just as soon as you SAW it?? Wow!

@Iceman-pf9jz

2 жыл бұрын

Same here :) Literally grew up with Arjen's music! :)

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service, guys, honored! And I promise I won't stop :-)

Irene and Marcela - I love them both! They sound so magnificent together... gave me goosebumps!!!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Really the perfect match.

@AGDinCA

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArjenALucassen Thank you for showcasing those lovely ladies. And thank you for sharing your genius with the world. Here, in America, our exposure to really good music has been limited, at best, for decades! Discovering music like yours has breathed so much new life into me and many others. 🤗 In fact, one positive side effect of this terrible pandemic has been that people stuck at home have also had the opportunity to discover new music like yours. 😁👍

Holy shxx.... This is awesome. And as a absolutely highlight: Steve Vai. No one can compose and play such a solo of harmonies and charisma. My greatest respect

Hellscore choir! So cool to see them in one of Arjens projects :) Absolutely awesome song... Like basically anything he creates x)

Hey Arjen ... you deserve the title "High-Alchemist of Metal" ... again you prepared the perfect mixture of sounds, styles and voices for us. I am grateful for your magic since you created the Electric Castle and again this new entry is a masterpiece. Thank you for making my day ;)

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, you're very welcome, Andreas! Glad to be of service :-)

I am still traveling through the vastness of space. Roy's voice transports you to a very spiritual plane. Steve Vai is straight out a rocket that gets you into orbit in seconds. Thank you Arjen for this beautiful preview. Greetings from Argentina. Pd: Can you imagine doing a live show from our "Valley of the Moon" with all Star One?

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias, Emiliano, you're very welcome! No plans for Star One live though... sorry. Maybe one fine day?

@morgomor

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArjenALucassen It would be something really extraordinary, Arjen. Hug!

Roy is the best❤️👍

Loved the use of the choir on Transitus, and very happy to see Arjen exploring it more here. Really looking forward to the album!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, Ken! They did such an amazing job on Transitus, had to have them again on this one. And the next. And the next!

We are reaching for all the star artists ... how in the universe is this posible? Only in Arjen’s universe...

Please make an album with this chior... Your music with their voices is simply amazing...

Seriously amazing!! Roy's voice in the opening sequence gives me goosebumps. How can anyone thumb this down 😯🖤

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deb, I still get goosebumps myself! The thumbs down are all just jealous bastards, haha!

*Isso é uma obra de arte, senhoras e senhores. Não tve como conter as lágrimas.*

@SyncJr

2 жыл бұрын

r/suddenlycaralho

@prado.arielfo

2 жыл бұрын

Total!

@mmbaguvix

2 жыл бұрын

maravilhoso mesmo!

Oh my .. Khan's awesome voice and Steve Vai's solo are incredible .. love this! Can't get enough ..

@ryuzaki4638

2 жыл бұрын

steve vai is all about gimmicks. The most overrated player on planet earth.

@dankelley9989

2 жыл бұрын

I'm talking about his distinct sound that is very recognizable .. and I liked his solo work in this tune ..

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

@@dankelley9989 Thanks Dan, I totally agree!

Damm..tears in my eyes...again!

Roy khan es increíble su voz es única

Great to hear Roy Khan again!

Roy Khan is amazing and an outstanding addition to Star One!

I wonder why this is not on Arjen's channel?! Thank you YT algorithm for accidentally listing this video to me... Anyway the thing is awesome! This is return of good old Ayreon/Star One... The Transitus was not bad at all but step in other direction and this is like returning to the roots. And yeah, it's impressive that Arjen still able to create stuff like this after all those years. Looks like that guy never gets old☺

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

It's policy of Inside Out. Thanks for the big compliments, glad you enjoy it so far! Wish my body (especially my knees) wouldn't get old either :-)

The choir singing on that stormy arctic beach looked amazing.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, so cool that they did that for us! Luckily they were on a nice warm beach in Israel :-)

Wow the choir part was amazing 😍😍😍 like every other part in the song tbh

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yonit! Oh yes, the Hellscore Choir really stands out. This is definitely not the last time I work with them!

Finally Roy! So happy about this.

Omg Hellscore choir are amazing, excellent 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥😍❤️

Roy Khan? There's a name I haven't heard in ages. Glad he's still making music.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Totally, Kara, so glad I've finally been able to work with him!

Roy Khan FTW!!!

Roy Khan is Back🙏

Amazing! Marcela Bovio sharing song with such legends of music!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Oh yes, dear Marcela will always be there :-)

@Yu-Fei-Hung

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArjenALucassen Knowing that, I can return to my dimension. Live long and prosper!

Ok Arjen, now we need a third CD with these mixes!!! You holy genious Mr. L!

@Metalton95

2 жыл бұрын

Just like how a Gentle Storm mashup would havd been awesome! Traditional flutes etc + guitars n drums. There used to be a good mashup of Endless Sea, but it’s been taken down :(

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea, Zel! It worked well for this tracks, but I'm not sure if it would work for other tracks as well though. Let me know your thoughts when the time comes!

I saw this had Roy Khan in it, so I had to listen and collect it.

Really glad this showed up in my recommended!

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOY KHAN

Outstanding solo of the mighty Steve!!

An ad in the middle of the song. Nice.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I hate those ads so much! Sorry about that, Jason... wish I could do something about it.

@jasonspencer8558

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArjenALucassen Definitely not your fault.

that hammond gets me every time

Crazy, the guitar, the choir, the ideas. a simple song becomes epic.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, well put! Indeed this isn't a very complicated track.

oh Roy, you've been missed!

Arjen and his amazing skills of making very amazing friends and making amazing music prevails yet again. And WOW that solo fits so well! Plus Roy Khan Killing it!

Once again I am *unreasonably* excited for Arjen's next project! Holy shit. What wonderful news

The Steve Vai solo is just... WOW... love it!

Very cool part of the choir. And special thanks to Gjalt for the Latin.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the choir did an amazing job indeed! And yessss.... even Gjalt! I would almost thank him for it. Almost :-)

You have no idea how hyped I am right now...

Let me teach you something: While playing a video like this, you right-click on the video and then click on Loop option. That's it. Yes baby. Thank you.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, excellent decision, Aristoteles! Good for the view count, baby :-)

ROY!

Arjen is the best. He use both versions of tony martin vocal's line to do this version music. For this arjen is the best.

Roy khan es mágnifico 😮

10 minutos que não vi passar! 10 minutos de êxtase e perfeição! 10 minutes that I did not see go by! 10 minutes of ecstasy and perfection!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

That is great news, Marianna, I was a bit afraid it would be too long for some :-) Thanks!

Oh man the choir is just amazing

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Tessa, expect this amazing choir on many of my future releases!

This didn't feel like a 10 minute song, this went by too fast! Let's hit repeat!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good thing, Wouko, excellent decision :-)

Another Masterpiece! Youe're not getting older Arjen, you're getting better! Nice to have Ed back behind the drums again and great to see Irene again. You can never have enough Jansen on any song.

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Don! Please tell that to my bad knees :-) And yes, Jansens are always very welcome :-)

Roy fucking Khan!!!! The Voice of God!

@susshexe7987

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad he's back at music! I missed him more than words can express.

Hell yeah! Arjen is doing it again! I've already heard this over 100 times. I really love Arjen's compositional skills, doesn't fail to surprise me. And Steve's solo was just perfect

Amazing!!!!

I'll listen to anything Tony Martin is a part of. Steve Vai's contribution was perfect!

wonderful!! I am so looking forward to this Star One. Hellscore choir, Marcella and Irene woohooo Ed, Steve VAI!! Joost, Arjen, Roy Khan and Tony Martin, this is fantastic!!

@ArjenALucassen

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, Jolene, thanks! Hope the album will live up to your expectations :-)

More songs featuring Roy Khan plz!!

As always, Arjen provides an embarrassment of riches - and this is just one song! Roy and Tony both singing?!! Pinch me!! Can’t wait for the whole album; it’s gonna stomp some major ass!!

Awesome!Thanks Arjen...

Splendid!

Fantastisch!

Oh my god, I thought I'll never hear anything new with Roy Khan since he quit the industry, what an awesome surprise!

@iiniestaa

2 жыл бұрын

There is a plenty new things from Roy Khan, check Conception band.

@nonhuman_nightmare

2 жыл бұрын

@@iiniestaa Wow, so it seems I missed quite a lot :D Thank you for the tip, I'll check this band now :D

What a great trip!

Thank you for sharing

Amazing song!!!

Fantastic!! Simple amazing guys!!!

Wow! Just WOW!