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THE GENTLE STORM

The Diary

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Release date: February 10, 2023

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  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics, background story and diary entries from Susanne and Joseph
  • Debut album of The Gentle Storm by Arjen Lucassen & Anneke van Giersbergen describing the life of Joseph Warwijck and Suzanne Vermeer during the Dutch Golden Age
  • 3-LP set with “Gentle” (acoustic, softer, folk-oriented) and “Storm” (heavy metal with progressive and symponic parts) versions of all tracks
  • Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on flaming coloured vinyl

TRACKLIST

SIDE A
1. Endless Sea (Gentle Version)
2. Heart of Amsterdam (Gentle Version)
3. The Greatest Love (Gentle Version)
SIDE B
1. Shores of India (Gentle Version)
2. Cape of Storms (Gentle Version)
3. The Moment (Gentle Version)
SIDE C
1. The Storm (Gentle Version)
2. Eyes of Michiel (Gentle Version)
3. Brightest Light (Gentle Version)
4. New Horizons (Gentle Version)
5. Epilogue: The Final Entry (Gentle Version)
SIDE D
1. Endless Sea (Storm Version)
2. Heart of Amsterdam (Storm Version)
3. The Greatest Love (Storm Version)
SIDE E
1. Shores of India (Storm Version)
2. Cape of Storms (Storm Version)
3. The Moment (Storm Version)
SIDE F
1. The Storm (Storm Version)
2. Eyes of Michiel (Storm Version)
3. Brightest Light (Storm Version)
4. New Horizons (Storm Version)
5. Epilogue: The Final Entry (Storm Version)

DETAILS

  • Release date: 10-02-2023
  • Original Release Year: 2015
  • Units: 3 LP
  • Sleeve: 7mm
  • Grams: 180g
  • Genre: Rock
  • Carrier: LP STANDARD
  • Barcode (EAN): 8719262023345
  • Catalogue number: MOVLP3074

DESCRIPTION

The Gentle Storm is a musical project by Arjen Lucassen, who is also known as Ayreon, and Anneke van Giersbergen. Their debut studio album The Diary was released in 2015 and is described by Lucassen as “an epic double concept album, a combination of 'classical meets metal' and 'acoustic folk'.” The storyline follows a Dutch sailor that embarks on a two-year voyage, leaving his wife at home in Holland. The only way for the couple to communicate and keep their love alive during the long separation is through letters. These letters form the basis for the songs on the album. The 3LP-set The Diary is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on flaming coloured vinyl and includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics, the background story and fictional diary entires from Susanne and Joseph. 180 gram audiophile vinyl Includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics, background story and diary entries from Susanne and Joseph Debut album of The Gentle Storm by Arjen Lucassen & Anneke van Giersbergen describing the life of Joseph Warwijck and Suzanne Vermeer during the Dutch Golden Age 3-LP set with “Gentle” (acoustic, softer, folk-oriented) and “Storm” (heavy metal with progressive and symponic parts) versions of all tracks Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on flaming coloured vinyl Official website: www.arjenlucassen.com/content/arjens-projects/the-gentle-storm

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