Ayreon – 01011001 - Live beneath the waves

Experience an unparalleled musical journey with the spectacular concert film ‘Ayreon – 01011001 - Live beneath the waves’. Captured over five sold-out nights in 2023 at the renowned 013 venue in Tilburg / The Netherlands, this stunning production celebrates the album 01011001, originally released back in 2008, with a breathtaking live performance featuring 27 top-tier musicians and vocalists from the world of modern progressive music.

Ayreon's 01011001 is one of the most ambitious and complex albums by Dutch musician and composer Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind behind the Ayreon project. It's a concept album that combines progressive rock, metal, electronic, and symphonic elements. The title 01011001 is the binary ASCII code for the letter 'Y', which symbolizes the alien race known as the "Forever"in the Ayreon universe. These beings play a key role in the album’s story and have been part of earlier Ayreon releases as well.

In this extraordinary live show, original performers such as Hansi Kürsh, Simone Simons, and Jonas Renkse return to the stage, thrilling 15,000 fans who had travelled from over different 60 countries to witness the event.

With stunning visuals, grand stage design, amazing light, lasers and pyrotechnics and the distinctive artistry of Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen, Ayreon – 01011001 - Live beneath the waves is more than just a concert film—it’s a captivating journey to another world. Don't miss this epic and unforgettable concert film that showcases the magic and power of Ayreon's music on the big screen in Dolby Surround!

• Directed by : Arjen Lucassen