Oct 5, 2022
What exactly goes into making an opera metal? Or is it the other way around – do you make metal operatic?
Today’s guest is Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind composer,
multi-instrument player, and producer of both Ayreon and Star One.
Arjen is known, not only for his massive collaborative projects but
also for having a knack for finding the best singers to collaborate
with – singers that can handle both metal and opera, and lots in
between.
Arjen has worked with almost every major metal talent that I’ve
been introduced to in the last 2 years – and all of them can’t
speak highly enough of Arjen. His ability to scout and retain great
talent is unparalleled.
Everyone wants to work with him as well because he makes them sound
greater. He coaches them in a way that encourages creativity and
excellence. Indeed, he is a master of finding great talent – and
even making them greater. Listen in as we try to dig up Arjen’s
secret to finding great singers, how he approaches the
collaborative process, and how he puts metal and opera
together.
In this episode, you will hear:
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