Search - Ambeon :: Fate of a Dreamer

An absolutely Stunning CD. A Must Have....

David J. Heward | , NJ United States | 02/28/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is a true shame that this cd has gone out of print. I was lucky enough to outain a used copy of this cd and all i can say it what an amazing album this is. Astrids Voice is angelic and stunning and so powerful for her age. What and incredible talent she is. And as for A A Lucassen what can you say but another amazing album by the brilliant composer / musician... Every thing he has put out is top quality from top to bottom. No mater what band he is in. Star One, Ayreon, Ambeon, and now even his latest Stream of Passion. But getting back to Ambeon it is one of the most beautiful albums i have ever heard. This is a true must have. Why this has gone out of print is unbelievable....this womans voice deserves to be heard....and for any fan of A A Lucassen you simply must get a copy of this cd....you will NOT be dissappointed.. One of his finest efforts."

It has been called the fate of a dreamer...

Sugarplumeferry | Pittsburgh | 12/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I got this album back in March after being lucky enough to find an affordable copy on eBay and I'm so glad I jumped at the chance when I did. This is a mesmerizing collection of ten songs that will have any ambient/prog/metal fan drooling over the lush, atmospheric songwriting of Arjen and Astrid. The music bears a few similarities to The Gathering (Astrid in particular sings in a similar way as Anneke van Giersbergen) but there are still hints of Arjen's main project, Ayreon, here and there and it is a fascinating combination. I don't think I've heard anything quite like this before and FOAD may also come as a bit of a surprise to those already acquainted with Ayreon, but don't let that turn you off. This may not be the most readily accessible music, but after a few spins in the CD player, the quality and talent that went into making this masterpiece quickly begin to shine through. Astrid, only 14 years of age at the time of this recording, will lull you into a beautiful state of euphoria and Arjen continues to impress us with his signature guitar and synth passages that Ayreon fans will quickly recognize. I'd say the best tracks on this album are the single "Cold Metal," "Sick Ceremony," "Ashes" and the dreamy "Surreal," but it's probably best to listen to the CD as a whole. I'd also recommend trying to find the b-side "Merry-Go-Round" which was only released on the Cold Metal single (which is also out of print - I had to track down a copy on Limewire) and in my opinion is good enough to have been put on the actual album. This is an all-around great buried treasure that I think is worth the extra digging to find. Maybe fate will be kind enough to the next dreamer who finds a copy of this rare jewel! 10/10"

Just discovered

Moonkin Malformed | Stuart, FL | 12/27/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow, I know very little about this artist as I just previewed the album and Im amazed. Very dark, ethereal prog rock. I dont really hear to many Lacuna Coil similarities other than the female lead. This album is darker and far more ambient than the songs I've heard from 'LC'. This one's on my wishlist."