Temple of the Cat

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 on 2000, from their album . It was re-released on 2001, as an acoustic version, and containing a different track listing.

Music

This song makes reference to the Mayan civilisation and Maya mythology, taking place circa the 8th century. According to Arjen Lucassen, it speaks especially about the Jaguar Temple and the city of Tikal. 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 - drums

References

* [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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