Temple of the Cat

"Temple of the Cat" is the third single by Ayreon, released on 2000, from the album Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer. It was re-released on 2001, containing an acoustic version of the song, and the song, "Nature's Dance", from "the Final Experiment".

"Temple of the Cat"
Single by Ayreon
from the album Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer
Released2000/2001
GenreProgressive rock
Length18:37/25:14
LabelTransmission Records
Songwriter(s)Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Producer(s)Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Ayreon singles chronology
"The Stranger from Within"
(1996)		 "Temple of the Cat"
(2000)		 "Day Eleven: Love"
(2004)
Arjen Anthony Lucassen singles chronology
The Stranger from Within
(1996)		 Temple of the Cat
(2000/2001)		 Cold Metal
(2001)

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 favorite Ayreon song.[1][2]

Track listing
# Title Composer Length
1 "Temple of the Cat" Arjen Lucassen 04:11
2 "Temple of the Cat (with Lana Lane)" Arjen Lucassen 04:11
3 "Temple of the Cat (Acoustic version)" (2001 re-release bonus track) Arjen Lucassen 04:11
4 "My House on Mars" Arjen Lucassen 07:49
5 "Valley of the Queens (from Into the Electric Castle)" Arjen Lucassen 02:25
6 "Nature's Dance" (from The Final Experiment) (2001 re-release bonus track) Arjen Lucassen 02:27

Personnel

References
  1. Jacqueline Govaert's page at Ayreon.com
  2. Jacqueline Govaert's page at Ayreon.com - Wayback Machine
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