Irene Jansen is a Dutch singer. She sang on the Ayreon album The Human Equation, portraying the character Passion. She was also the live backing vocalist of Star One during their tour in 2003, and played the character Morgana in two Gary Hughes concept albums. She was the lead singer of a power metal band called Karma. She made her first recordings in more than a decade for the Alarion album Waves of Destruction, released in 2016.
Irene Jansen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 July 1983 |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | Irene Jansen on Facebook |
She is the younger sister of former After Forever and ReVamp, and current Nightwish singer Floor Jansen.[1]
Discography
editAlarion
edit- Waves of Destruction (2016) – vocals[2]
Ayreon
edit- The Human Equation (2004) – vocals (Passion)
- "Day Eleven: Love" (single, 2004) – vocals (Passion)
- The Final Experiment (2005 re-release) – vocals (Merlin and the Knights in "Merlin's Will")
- The Theater Equation (live DVD, 2016) – vocals (Passion)
- Ayreon Universe – The Best of Ayreon Live (live DVD, 2018) – vocals, backing vocals
- 01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves (live DVD, 2024) – vocals, backing vocals
Freak Neil Inc.
edit- Characters (2005) – vocals
Gary Hughes
edit- Once and Future King Part I (2003)
- Once and Future King Part II (2003)
Karma
edit- Demo (2003) – lead vocals[3]
Northward
edit- Northward (2018) – guest vocals
Mantra Vega
edit- The Illusion's Reckoning (2016) – vocals[4]
Star One
edit- Live on Earth (live, 2003) – backing vocals
- Revel in Time (2022) — vocals on "Hand on the Clock (Alternate Version)", backing vocals[5]
References
edit- ^ "Arjen Anthony Lucassen talks about Irene Jansen". Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ "Alarion album & biography". Alarion official website. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "Karma – Encyclopaedia Metallum". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ "Mantra Vega blog:The Illusion's Reckoning 2016 Release!". Mantra Vega Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "ARJEN LUCASSEN Reveals Final Tracklisting And Musicians For New STAR ONE Album". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.