[00:21.50]This is the voice of Merlin.
[00:26.50]Listen well, for it concerns you.
[00:31.50]This chronicle commences in the year 2084 A.D.
[00:36.50]Mankind has virtually destroyed itself.
[00:41.50]Its survival depends on "The Final Experiment".
[00:46.50]Scientists from the 21st century have developed a new computer-program called "Time Telepathy".
[00:51.50]By using this technique they have sent visions of humanies' decline back in time.
[00:56.50]These transmissions have been received by the mind of a blind minstrel, who lives in 6th century Britain.
[01:01.50]His name... is "Ayreon".
[01:01.50]Overture
[01:01.50][Instrumental]
[01:01.50]It shall be Ayreon's quest to sing of these visions and thus warn the world of its impending downfall in order to change its future into a long and prosperous one.
[00:26.50]Listen well, for it concerns you.
[00:31.50]This chronicle commences in the year 2084 A.D.
[00:36.50]Mankind has virtually destroyed itself.
[00:41.50]Its survival depends on "The Final Experiment".
[00:46.50]Scientists from the 21st century have developed a new computer-program called "Time Telepathy".
[00:51.50]By using this technique they have sent visions of humanies' decline back in time.
[00:56.50]These transmissions have been received by the mind of a blind minstrel, who lives in 6th century Britain.
[01:01.50]His name... is "Ayreon".
[01:01.50]Overture
[01:01.50][Instrumental]
[01:01.50]It shall be Ayreon's quest to sing of these visions and thus warn the world of its impending downfall in order to change its future into a long and prosperous one.