Multi-instrumentalist played in the hard rock bands and . Under the name Ayreon he released two symphonic rock operas, (1995) and (1996). While these CDs were already impressive and of international allure, Into The Electric Castle is even better. This rock opera tells the story of a journey through several centuries. As on its predecessors, Lucassen uses a battery of old-fashioned instruments
… including keyboards and moog synthesizers. The songs are a mix of pop music, the sympho of and the rock of bands like and while comes into play in, for example, Across The Rainbow Bridge. He is musically assisted on this album by , , and . (CK)more
