The Diary is the upcoming first album by symphonic metal/ folk rock band The Gentle Storm, consisting of composer and guitarist Arjen Anthony Lucassen and singer and lyricist Anneke van Giersbergen. It will be released on March 23, 2015 in Europe,[1] and the following day in the US.
A concept album about a love story set in the 17th century, The Diary consists of two discs, each with the same tracklist: the “Gentle” side of the album consists of acoustic, softer songs, while the “Storm” side of the album is made of heavy metal versions of the songs with symphonic and progressive elements.
The Gentle Storm – The Diary CD 1 – Gentle
01 – Endless Sea (gentle version)
02 – Heart Of Amsterdam (gentle version)
03 – The Greatest Love (gentle version)
04 – Shores Of India (gentle version)
05 – Cape Of Storms (gentle version)
06 – The Moment (gentle version)
07 – The Storm (gentle version)
08 – Eyes Of Michiel (gentle version)
09 – Brightest Light (gentle version)
10 – New Horizons (gentle version)
11 – Epilogue: The Final Entry (gentle version)
The Gentle Storm – The Diary CD 2 – Storm
01 – Endless Sea (storm version)
02 – Heart Of Amsterdam (storm version)
03 – The Greatest Love (storm version)
04 – Shores Of India (storm version)
05 – Cape Of Storms (storm version)
06 – The Moment (storm version)
07 – The Storm (storm version)
08 – Eyes Of Michiel (storm version)
09 – Brightest Light (storm version)
10 – New Horizons (storm version)
11 – Epilogue: The Final Entry (storm version)
The Gentle Storm – The Diary CD 3 – Gentle Instrumental
01 – Endless Sea (gentle version instrumental)
02 – Heart Of Amsterdam (gentle version instrumental)
03 – The Greatest Love (gentle version instrumental)
04 – Shores Of India (gentle version instrumental)
05 – Cape Of Storms (gentle version instrumental)
06 – The Moment (gentle version instrumental)
07 – The Storm (gentle version instrumental)
08 – Eyes Of Michiel (gentle version instrumental)
09 – Brightest Light (gentle version instrumental)
10 – New Horizons (gentle version instrumental)
11 – Epilogue: The Final Entry (gentle version instrumental)
The Gentle Storm – The Diary CD 4 – Storm Instrumental
01 – Endless Sea (storm version instrumental)
02 – Heart Of Amsterdam (storm version instrumental)
03 – The Greatest Love (storm version instrumental)
04 – Shores Of India (storm version instrumental)
05 – Cape Of Storms (storm version instrumental)
06 – The Moment (storm version instrumental)
07 – The Storm (storm version instrumental)
08 – Eyes Of Michiel (storm version instrumental)
09 – Brightest Light (storm version instrumental)
10 – New Horizons (storm version instrumental)
11 – Epilogue: The Final Entry (storm version instrumental)