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The Diary

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TypeStudio Full-length
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GenresSymphonic Progressive Metal, Folk
LabelsCentury Media Records, InsideOut Music
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The Diary Information

Track listing (Songs)

Title Length Rating Votes
Disc 1 - Gentle Version
1. Endless Sea 5:59 - 0
2. Heart of Amsterdam 6:36 - 0
3. The Greatest Love 4:08 - 0
4. Shores of India 6:40 - 0
5. Cape of Storms 5:28 - 0
6. The Moment 6:08 - 0
7. The Storm 5:55 - 0
8. Eyes of Michiel 3:56 - 0
9. Brightest Light 4:46 - 0
10. New Horizons 5:24 - 0
11. Epilogue: The Final Entry 2:02 - 0
Disc 2 - Storm Version
1. Endless Sea 5:53 - 0
2. Heart of Amsterdam 6:37 - 0
3. The Greatest Love 3:57 - 0
4. Shores of India 6:24 - 0
5. Cape of Storms 5:32 - 0
6. The Moment 6:10 - 0
7. The Storm 5:58 - 0
8. Eyes of Michiel 4:00 - 0
9. Brightest Light 4:54 - 0
10. New Horizons 5:25 - 0
11. Epilogue: The Final Entry 2:04 - 0

Line-up (Members)

  • Anneke Van Giersbergen : Vocals
  • Arjen Anthony Lucassen : Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion

Guest / session musicians

  • Ed Warby : Drums
  • Jenneke De Jonge : French Horn
  • Rob Snijders : Percussion
  • Ben Mathot : Violin
  • Nathanael Van Zuilen : Tabla
  • Remco Helbers : Surbahar
  • Jack Pisters : Sitar
  • Timo Somers : Guitars (track 2)
  • Hinse Mutter : Double Bass
  • Maaike Peterse : Cello
  • Merel Bechtold : Guitars
  • Ferry Duijsens : Guitars
  • Johan Van Stratum : Bass
  • Joost Van Den Broek : Keyboards, Grand Piano
  • Jeroen Goossens : Alto Recorder, Bansuri, Bullroarer, Contrabassoon, Didgeridoo, English Horn, Flute, Piccolo Flute, Oboe, Low Whistle, Tin Whistle, Sampona, Shakuhachi, Recorder
  • Michael Mills : Irish Bouzouki
  • Epic Rock Choir : Choir

Production staff / artist

  • Arjen Anthony Lucassen : Concept, Songwriting, Recording, Mixing, Producer
  • Anneke Van Giersbergen : Concept, Lyrics
  • Brett Caldas-Lima : Mastering
  • Jos Driessen : Recording
  • Thomas Ewerhard : Artwork, Layout
  • Alexandra V Bach : Cover Art
Additional notes
Concept album, based on the correspondence of separated lovers.

Both CDs feature the same songs, in their respective "Gentle" and "Storm" versions, the former being "softer" than the latter.

Videos were made for "Heart of Amsterdam (Storm Version)" and "Shores of India (Storm Version)".

The Gentle Storm Discography

Album title Type Released Rating Votes Reviews
(2015) EP - 0 0
(2015) Studio - 0 0