Arjen Lucassen reveals, ‘Isolation’ the finale to the spectacular live concert An Amazing Flight Through Time – released today via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group – which celebrates 30 years of Ayreon. The track is a fitting end to an unforgettable night with its enormous ensemble cast – Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke van Giersbergen, Dino Jelusick (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake), Maggy Luyten, Heather Findlay, Marcela Bovio, Irene Jansen, Wudstik, Damian Wilson (Arena), Mike Mills (Toehider) as well as mastermind, Lucassen himself making an appearance at the end.
Talking about the night and the song, Lucassen says, “The show concluded with the track ‘Isolation’, a personal highlight from the album The Human Equation due to its eclectic mix of styles and the many different emotions. I particularly enjoyed the dynamic interaction between the vocalists, each delivering a magnificent portrayal of their respective characters. The song reached a powerful crescendo when the entire cast joined together for a final a cappella chorus. You can see the pure joy on the faces of the musicians and the crowd alike!”
‘Isolation’ is the final video to be released from the concert, following ‘Loser’, also taken from The Human Equation, ‘Everybody Dies’ from 2017’s The Source and ‘The Year of ’41’ which was from his Star One project, and featured on 2022’s Revel In Time.
In September 2025, Tilburg, the Netherlands, was transformed into Ayreon City as six spectacular shows took over the 013 venue. All 15,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes, with fans travelling from an astonishing 71 countries to witness the latest Ayreon live experience.
For one unforgettable week, Tilburg lived and breathed Ayreon. On stage, the setlist spanned three decades of Ayreon history—from beloved fan favourites to songs never performed live before —and featured highlights from Arjen Lucassen’s many side projects, woven seamlessly into the experience.
Ayreon’s 30th-anniversary celebration in Tilburg was a unique moment—etched forever into the hearts and minds of those who experienced it live. Now, the wider world will finally have the chance to step into the Ayreon Universe and experience the magic from the comfort of your own home.
