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Transitus

Ayreon · 2020

371 min · 98 tracks · progressive metal · rock opera

A sweeping rock opera blending intricate melodies with dramatic narratives and dynamic orchestration.

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Good fit if you like

dynamic narrative progression
wave-like pacing with crescendos
immersive storytelling experience
long-form listening commitment
theatrical moments of drama

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Where this album fits

Career context: Released on September 25, 2020, 'Transitus' marks Ayreon’s return after a five-year hiatus since 'The Source' (2017). This album continues the band's tradition of ambitious storytelling within the progressive metal genre, showcasing Arjen Lucassen's evolving musical vision. The project features a rich cast of vocalists and musicians, reinforcing Ayreon's status as a pivotal player in the rock opera scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Dream Theater· Symphony X· Trans-Siberian Orchestra

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Fatum Horrificum 10:23

Disc 3

1 Fatum Horrificum 10:23
2 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus 2:40
3 Listen to My Story 4:03
4 Two Worlds Now One 3:43
5 Talk of the Town 4:53
6 Old Friend 1:15
7 Dump Piece of Rock 4:13
8 Get Out! Now! 4:30
9 Seven Days, Seven Nights 0:55
10 Condemned Without a Trial 3:31
11 Daniel’s Funeral 4:56
12 Hopelessly Slipping Away 4:32
13 This Human Equation 3:36
14 Henry’s Plot 2:20
15 Message From Beyond 5:21
16 Daniel’s Vision 1:19
17 She Is Innocent 2:00
18 Lavinia’s Confession 1:52
19 Inferno 2:18
20 Your Story Is Over! 2:37
21 Abby in Transitus 2:33
22 The Great Beyond 2:22

Disc 4

1 Guilty 3:03
2 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus 2:37
3 Listen to My Story 3:44
4 Two Worlds Now One 3:43
5 Talk of the Town 4:21
6 Get Out! Now! 4:30
7 Condemned Without a Trial 3:31
8 Daniel’s Funeral 4:55
9 Hopelessly Slipping Away 4:31
10 This Human Equation 3:41
11 Message From Beyond 5:21
12 She Is Innocent 1:38
13 Lavinia’s Confession 1:52
14 Inferno 2:48
15 Your Story Is Over! 2:07
16 Abby in Transitus 2:34
17 The Great Beyond 2:21

Disc 5

1 Behind the Scenes 50:19
2 Fatum Horrificum: A) Graveyard (5.1 mix) 1:20
3 Fatum Horrificum: B) 1884 (5.1 mix) 2:17
4 Fatum Horrificum: C) Daniel and Abby (5.1 mix) 1:32
5 Fatum Horrificum: D) Fatum (5.1 mix) 1:30
6 Fatum Horrificum: E) Why?! (5.1 mix) 1:08
7 Fatum Horrificum: F) Guilty (5.1 mix) 2:35
8 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus (5.1 mix) 2:40
9 Listen to My Story (5.1 mix) 4:02
10 Two Worlds Now One (5.1 mix) 4:05
11 Talk of the Town (5.1 mix) 5:21
12 Old Friend (5.1 mix) 1:40
13 Dumb Piece of Rock (5.1 mix) 4:13
14 Get Out! Now! (5.1 mix) 5:02
15 Seven Days, Seven Nights (5.1 mix) 1:26
16 Condemned Without a Trial (5.1 mix) 3:49
17 Daniel’s Funeral (5.1 mix) 4:58
18 Hopelessly Slipping Away (5.1 mix) 4:28
19 This Human Equation (5.1 mix) 4:19
20 Henry’s Plot (5.1 mix) 2:19
21 Message From Beyond (5.1 mix) 5:21
22 Daniel’s Vision (5.1 mix) 1:44
23 She Is Innocent (5.1 mix) 2:09
24 Lavinia’s Confession (5.1 mix) 1:52
25 Inferno (5.1 mix) 2:17
26 Your Story Is Over! (5.1 mix) 2:41
27 Abby in Transitus (5.1 mix) 3:01
28 The Great Beyond (5.1 mix) 2:48
29 Fatum Horrificum: A) Graveyard 1:20
30 Fatum Horrificum: B) 1884 2:17
31 Fatum Horrificum: C) Daniel and Abby 1:32
32 Fatum Horrificum: D) Fatum 1:29
33 Fatum Horrificum: E) Why?! 1:08
34 Fatum Horrificum: F) Guilty 2:35
35 Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus 2:40
36 Listen to My Story 4:02
37 Two Worlds Now One 4:05
38 Talk of the Town 5:21
39 Old Friend 1:41
40 Dumb Piece of Rock 4:13
41 Get Out! Now! 5:02
42 Seven Days, Seven Nights 1:27
43 Condemned Without a Trial 3:49
44 Daniel’s Funeral 4:58
45 Hopelessly Slipping Away 4:28
46 This Human Equation 4:19
47 Henry’s Plot 2:19
48 Message From Beyond 5:21
49 Daniel’s Vision 1:44
50 She Is Innocent 2:09
51 Lavinia’s Confession 1:52
52 Inferno 2:17
53 Your Story Is Over! 2:41
54 Abby in Transitus 3:01
55 The Great Beyond 2:48
56 Videoclip With 2.0 and 5.1 Audio 7:22
57 Hellscore Choir Session 1:36
58 Trailer 7:04

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