Description
Special edition with 2 cds and a bonus dvd
The Theory Of Everything consists of four long tracks, each divided into several segments. Arjen had this to say about the album: With four long epics of more than 20 minutes and loads of instrumental passages, this is probably my most proggy release so far. I’m extremely proud of the eclectic list of guest musicians spanning several decades; many dreams have come true this time. There’s also a completely new story line to delve into, a drama exploring the complicated world of science and human emotions. My advice? Sit back, relax, headphones on, and let this album take you on a musical adventure. The album features guest appearances by the following musicians
Line-Up
Vocalists (in order of appearance):
JB as The Teacher (Grand Magus)
Sara Squadrani as The Girl (Ancient Bards)
Michael Mills as The Father (Toehider)
Cristina Scabbia as The Mother (Lacuna Coil)
Tommy Karevik as The Prodigy (Kamelot)
Marko Hietala as The Rival (Nightwish)
John Wetton as The Psychiatrist (Asia/King Crimson)
Instrumentalists:
Ed Warby -drums
Rick Wakeman – keyboards (Yes)
Keith Emerson – keyboards (Emerson Lake And Palmer)
Jordan Rudess – keyboards (Dream Theater)
Steve Hackett – lead guitar (Genesis)
Troy Donockley – Uilleann pipes and low flute (Nightwish)
Track listing:
PHASE I: SINGULARITY
1. Prologue: The Blackboard
2. The Theory of Everything part 1
3. Patterns
4. The Prodigys World
5. The Teachers Discovery
6. Love and Envy
7. Progressive Waves
8. The Gift
9. The Eleventh Dimension
10. Inertia
11. The Theory of Everything part 2
PHASE II: SYMMETRY
12. The Consultation
13. Diagnosis
14. The Argument 1
15. The Rivals Dilemma
16. Surface Tension
17. A Reason To Live
18. Potential
19. Quantum Chaos
20. Dark Medicine
21. Alive!
22. The Prediction
PHASE III: ENTANGLEMENT
23. Fluctuations
24. Transformation
25. Collision
26. Side Effects
27. Frequency Modulation
28. Magnetism
29. Quid Pro Quo
30. String Theory
31. Fortune
PHASE IV: UNIFICATION
32. Mirror Of Dreams
33. The Lighthouse
34. The Argument 2
35. The Parting
36. The Visitation
37. The Breakthrough
38. The Note
39. The Uncertainty Principle
40. Dark Energy
41. The Theory of Everything part 3
42. The Blackboard (reprise)
Dvd listing:
1. The Making Of The Theory Of Everything-50 minute documentary