Temple of the Cat

"Temple of the Cat"
Single by Ayreon
from the album Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer
Released	2000/2001
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	18:37/25:14
Label	Transmission Records
Writer(s)	Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Producer(s)	Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Ayreon singles chronology
"The Stranger from Within" (1996) "Temple of the Cat" (2000/2001) "Day Eleven: Love" (2004)
Arjen Anthony Lucassen singles chronology "The Stranger from Within" (1996) "Temple of the Cat" (2000/2001) "Cold Metal" (2001)

"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".

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.

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