STAR ONE Mastermind Arjen Lucassen - "Making My Dreams Come True Has Become My Profession"
October 22, 2010, 14 years ago
AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen recently spoke with Sea Of Tranquility about his new STAR ONE album, Victims Of The Modern Age. An excerpt is available below.
Q: The first album had lyrics and inspiration drawn from fantasy and especially science fiction films. This is a theme you have returned to again this time. What is it about this genre you find so inspirational?
Arjen: "For me it's pure escapism. I don't like this world much and I don't really feel a part of it. Luckily I don't have to be, making my dreams come true has become my profession. Also I've always been very interested in science, and I love turning science fact into science fiction."
Q: If Victims Of The Modern Age was to be hugely successful, would there be a temptation to stick with Star One and release a follow up album next, or do you always need to "move on" after every album?
Arjen: "I always move on, success or no success. I hate repeating myself, or competing with myself. And if I wouldn't put my heart in it, it wouldn't turn out very well I guess and I think people would really notice that."
Q: After Space Metal was released, you released a Star One live CD/DVD. Is there any chance of something similar happening this time?
Arjen: "It is definitely an option, but it will be very hard, expensive and time-consuming to get these 10 musicians together at the same time in the same place for rehearsals and a tour. So I'm not making any promises!"
Go to this location for the complete interview. Click here for BW&BK;'s new interview with Lucassen.
