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Блин потрясающая группа. Второй день не могу наслушаться
"Ayreon — нидерландская группа в жанре «прогрессивный рок», состоящая из композитора-мультиинструменталиста Арьена Лукассена. Группа известна своими концептуальными альбомами на философскую и научно-фантастическую тематику."
Очень понравился альбом "The Human Equation",хотя и остальные очень хороши
"В «The Human Equation» рассказывается о человеке (В буклете назван «Я») попавшем в автомобильную катастрофу и оказавшемся в больнице в коматозном состоянии. Его жена и лучший друг день за днём пребывают возле его постели, пытаясь понять, что с ним происходит, и надеясь на выход пострадавшего из комы. Странность же аварии состояла в том, что произошла она в солнечный день и вокруг не было других машин.
Отрезанный от внешнего мира, человек обнаруживает себя пойманным в странном месте, где его эмоции, большинство из которых он пытался игнорировать долгое время, ожили, чтобы показать ему все решения, принятые им в течение жизни.
Перемещаясь из одного воспоминания в другое, он начинает постепенно понимать все события, которые привели его к этой автомобильной катастрофе. Он вспоминает школьных хулиганов, несчастную, покинутую всеми мать. Отец всегда презирал его и называл неудачником, а потом и вовсе бросил семью. Протагонист начинает осознавать, что всю свою жизнь пытался что-то доказать чужим людям, забывая о том, чего же хочет он сам. Он стал преуспевающим бизнесменом, ради карьеры предав друга, но жизнь его в итоге стала пустой и беспросветной, и единственную поддержку ему оказывала жена, которой он совсем не уделял времени. Герой впервые задумывается над тем, почему она осталась с ним - холодным и безжалостным предпринимателем. Однажды, вернувшись с работы, он застал её в объятиях лучшего друга и это окончательно сломило его. Потерявший всякий интерес к жизни и погрузившийся в депрессию герой мчался по шоссе и, приняв росшее на обочине дерево за ненавистного отца, врезался в него на полном ходу. Герой, наконец, понимает, что если он хочет выйти из комы, то должен найти выход из этой западни, в которую он сам себя загнал."
Day Two: Isolation
[Me] I can't move, I can't feel my body
I don't remember anything
What place is this...how did I get here?
I don't understand, what's happening...
Am I alone?
[Fear] You've been deserted, everyone has left you
You know it's always been that way
Those frantic years, the people you've neglected
Now the time has come to pay
You're alone
No one here is dancing to your tune
[Me] Is this a dream or is it real?
[Reason] Sometimes the dream becomes reality
[Me] But I don't know what to feel
[Reason] Then I will guide you through this haze
[Me] But who are you, why are you here?
[Reason] I am you and you are all of us
[Me] I can't think, my mind ain't clear
[Reason] Then I will free you from this maze
[Passion] Can't you feel it burn
Deep down inside?
Won't you ever learn
Don't try to hide
Can't you feel that fire?
Scorching your soul?
A wounded man's desire
Out of control
[Pride] I can't believe you're giving up
That's not your way
I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay
You've always had complete control
Never thinking twice
You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice
[Me] You're delusions of my mind
[Reason] And so we are, we're all a part of you
[Me] Am I a part of some design?
[Reason] The one design is in your head
[Me] How can it be you look so real...
[Reason] We are as real as you imagine us
[Me] I can touch you, I can feel...
[Reason] Then take my hand and follow me
[Passion] Can't you feel it burn
Deep down inside?
Won't you ever learn
Don't try to hide
Can't you feel that fire?
Scorching your soul?
A wounded man's desire
Out of control
[Pride] I can't believe you're giving up
That's not your way
I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay
You've always had complete control
Never thinking twice
You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice
[Love] Close your eyes, listen to your heart beat
Surrender to its soothing pulse
Silence the cries, gentle and carefree
Good or bad, true or false...
You're not alone
You'll find me here whenever they oppose you
I am the strongest of them all
No need to fear these feelings that enclose you
I'm here to catch you when you fall
You're not alone
I am here dancing to your tune
[Passion] Can't you feel it burn
Deep down inside?
Won't you ever learn
Don't try to hide
Can't you feel that fire?
Scorching your soul?
A wounded man's desire
Out of control
[Pride] I can't believe you're giving up
That's not your way
I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay
You've always had complete control
Never thinking twice
You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice
I don't remember anything
What place is this...how did I get here?
I don't understand, what's happening...
Am I alone?
[Fear] You've been deserted, everyone has left you
You know it's always been that way
Those frantic years, the people you've neglected
Now the time has come to pay
You're alone
No one here is dancing to your tune
[Me] Is this a dream or is it real?
[Reason] Sometimes the dream becomes reality
[Me] But I don't know what to feel
[Reason] Then I will guide you through this haze
[Me] But who are you, why are you here?
[Reason] I am you and you are all of us
[Me] I can't think, my mind ain't clear
[Reason] Then I will free you from this maze
[Passion] Can't you feel it burn
Deep down inside?
Won't you ever learn
Don't try to hide
Can't you feel that fire?
Scorching your soul?
A wounded man's desire
Out of control
[Pride] I can't believe you're giving up
That's not your way
I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay
You've always had complete control
Never thinking twice
You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice
[Me] You're delusions of my mind
[Reason] And so we are, we're all a part of you
[Me] Am I a part of some design?
[Reason] The one design is in your head
[Me] How can it be you look so real...
[Reason] We are as real as you imagine us
[Me] I can touch you, I can feel...
[Reason] Then take my hand and follow me
[Passion] Can't you feel it burn
Deep down inside?
Won't you ever learn
Don't try to hide
Can't you feel that fire?
Scorching your soul?
A wounded man's desire
Out of control
[Pride] I can't believe you're giving up
That's not your way
I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay
You've always had complete control
Never thinking twice
You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice
[Love] Close your eyes, listen to your heart beat
Surrender to its soothing pulse
Silence the cries, gentle and carefree
Good or bad, true or false...
You're not alone
You'll find me here whenever they oppose you
I am the strongest of them all
No need to fear these feelings that enclose you
I'm here to catch you when you fall
You're not alone
I am here dancing to your tune
[Passion] Can't you feel it burn
Deep down inside?
Won't you ever learn
Don't try to hide
Can't you feel that fire?
Scorching your soul?
A wounded man's desire
Out of control
[Pride] I can't believe you're giving up
That's not your way
I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay
You've always had complete control
Never thinking twice
You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice
Day Sixteen: Loser
[Father] Look at you, lying there, defenceless and alone
See I am no fool, I always knew you wouldn't make it on your own
Cos you're just like your mother, well, where is she now?
You'll end up like her soon, 6 feet under ground, loser!
I came here to watch you bleed, oh how I love to gloat
If you had any balls at all, you'd grab me by the throat
You don't even look like me, ha! Not even close!
You're an aberration, some freak...I suppose, loser!
I had my fun, I'm going back to the place I don't call home
There's no one there who waits for me, but you won't hear me moan
My ex-wives all sue me, and with half my kids in jail
I'll still come out laughing, cause me? I never fail, loser!
[Rage] NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER!
You're killing it from afar, go tell it in a bar
You're killing it from afar my father!
See I am no fool, I always knew you wouldn't make it on your own
Cos you're just like your mother, well, where is she now?
You'll end up like her soon, 6 feet under ground, loser!
I came here to watch you bleed, oh how I love to gloat
If you had any balls at all, you'd grab me by the throat
You don't even look like me, ha! Not even close!
You're an aberration, some freak...I suppose, loser!
I had my fun, I'm going back to the place I don't call home
There's no one there who waits for me, but you won't hear me moan
My ex-wives all sue me, and with half my kids in jail
I'll still come out laughing, cause me? I never fail, loser!
[Rage] NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER!
You're killing it from afar, go tell it in a bar
You're killing it from afar my father!