Celebrating 30 years of Ayreon, ‘Isolation’, the finale from Arjen Lucassen’s spectacular live concert An Amazing Flight Through Time, is out now as a single via Music Theories Recordings/Artone Label Group.
The track is seen as a fitting end to an unforgettable night and featured an 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) and Mike Mills (Toehider), with the mastermind behind it all, Lucassen himself, making an appearance at the end.
Talking about the night and the song, Lucassen said: “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 concerts that took place in September 2025, when Tilburg in the Netherlands was transformed into Ayreon City for six spectacular shows at 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 into the experience.
