- Temple of the Cat
Infobox Single
Name = Temple of the Cat
Artist =Ayreon
from Album =
Released =2000 /2001
Recorded =
Genre =Progressive metal
Length = 18:36/10:49
Label =Transmission Records
Producer =Arjen Lucassen
Last single = "The Stranger From Within "
(1996)
This single = "Temple of the Cat"
(2000/2001)
Next single = ""
(2004)
Misc = Extra album cover 2
Type = Single
Upper caption = Alternate cover
Lower caption = Acoustic version
"Temple of the Cat" is the third single by
Ayreon , released on2000 , from their album . It was re-released on2001 , as an acoustic version, and containing a different track listing.Music
This song makes reference to the
Mayan civilisation andMaya mythology , taking place circa the 8th century. According to Arjen Lucassen, it speaks especially about the Jaguar Temple and the city ofTikal . Certain samples used on the song come from an authentic Maya festival. Vocals on this song were provided by Jacqueline Govaert.Arjen has stated that, despite enjoying Jacqueline's vocal work, "Temple of the Cat" is his least favourite Ayreon song.Fact|date=June 2008
Track listing
Acoustic Version
Personnel
*
Arjen Lucassen - vocals, guitar, Bass, Keyboard,Synthesizer .
*Jacqueline Govaert - Vocals
*Rob Snijders - drumsReferences
* [http://www.ayreon.com/ayreon/ay_albums_singles_temple.html Temple of the Cat page at Ayreon's official website]
External links
* [http://www.ayreon.com/ayreon/ay_index.html Ayreon official website]
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