Author Topic: The Haken thread v. Restoration (Read 413547 times)

ariich · « **Reply #105 on:** April 23, 2010, 12:48:38 AM »

Yay, my copy has shipped!

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #106 on:** April 25, 2010, 05:47:40 AM »

Yay my copy arrived yesterday!
Bloody good album! I love the way the first couple of minutes of the album goes "here is heavy" then "here is something that is a bit ridiculous", just to let me know that haken haven't lost the mad bits from the old demos!
Personal favourite bit is probably the fast trade off bit between the 2 guitars where the last 2 notes end up leading on from each other to do the melody. Generally really solid album though. I'll give a more detailed review in the review section once I have listened to it a few more times...

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #107 on:** April 25, 2010, 03:10:10 PM »

Review is up
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=12685.0
Apologies for the length, it would have been a small fraction of that if I didn't have my dissertation to do

faemir · « **Reply #108 on:** April 26, 2010, 02:46:12 PM »

Um, wow?

Aquarium really grabbed my attention, and Eternal Rain is my second favourite on the album (SOLO) but...

Celestial Elixir is absolute genius, and destroys everything else Haken have written. It's a whole seperate level of musicianship. Just wow. I'm completely floored, and really would love similar stuff to be written in the future. It's such a simple song for 17 minutes - and it really works. Some might say the circus parts detract, but then they probably shouldn't listen to Haken in that case

I can see where they are coming from though, the chorus is one of the most emotional songs I've heard all year. Major props to mr singer for that delivery.

Nick · « **Reply #109 on:** April 26, 2010, 02:49:44 PM »

That is my favorite as well.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #110 on:** April 26, 2010, 03:19:59 PM »

My personal opinion

1. Drowning in the Flood
2. Aquarium
3. Sun
4. Celestial Elixir
5. The Point of no Return
6. Eternal Rain
7. Streams

And I really like streams! The list descends from 10/10 down to about 9/10

ariich · « **Reply #111 on:** April 26, 2010, 03:36:44 PM »

Not too disslimilar to mine Tim, and yeah probably ranges from about 9/10 to 10/10

1. Drowning in the Flood
2. Sun
3. Celestial Elixir
4. Eternal Rain
5. The Point of No Return
6. Aquarium
7. Streams

It's all excellent though.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #112 on:** April 26, 2010, 04:59:46 PM »

Yeah not too different i guess!

Quote from their facebook page:

"GIG COMIN' UP! SUPPORTING DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA AT THE UNDERWORLD MAY 14TH PLEASE COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! WE WILL OF COURSE BE PLAYING SOME TRACKS OFF THE NEW ALBUM!!!"

Sadly I won't be able attend as I will be suffering from finals fever. ARSE

faemir · « **Reply #113 on:** April 26, 2010, 05:36:45 PM »

Shit, supporting diablo swing orchestra!! JEALOUS! I can't afford it and its a bit near my exams

(plus i'm going to london for stuff less than a week later)

ariich · « **Reply #114 on:** May 01, 2010, 03:38:49 AM »

Never listened to Diablo Swing Orchestra, what are they like? I'll probably go to the gig anyway.

My physical CD did indeed arrive this week!

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #115 on:** May 01, 2010, 03:50:43 AM »

Spotify them. They're like unexpect but better!

ariich · « **Reply #116 on:** May 01, 2010, 03:53:03 AM »

Awesome.

Yeah both albums are on Spotify. I shall have a listen today.

ariich · « **Reply #117 on:** May 01, 2010, 12:19:25 PM »

First album was ok, some good stuff but I dunno, nothing stood out that much.

However, now on the third track of Sing-Along Songs for the Damned and Delirious, and it is AMAZING! So much fun!

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #118 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:49:30 PM »

Was pretty damn surprised to see Aquarius in a record store, and knew that I needed to get it based on what people here are saying.

The album is amazing.

I hope to hear some more music soon! Or, at least, a tour! That'd be awesome.

ariich · « **Reply #119 on:** May 08, 2010, 05:36:29 AM »

Glad you liked it PC!

Yeah I know they're planning to do a bit of touring, but I've no idea whether that'll just be UK and Europe or not. Rumour has it they'll be playing Prog Power Europe though...

faemir · « **Reply #120 on:** May 08, 2010, 01:58:11 PM »

I still find myself listening to celestial elixir far far far more than the other tracks. The others range from great to awesome, but CE is a 17 minute epic masterpiece.

ariich · « **Reply #121 on:** May 09, 2010, 04:37:08 AM »

It is indeed excellent. It's great to see that people aren't getting put off by the trad jazz instrumental section in the middle!

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #122 on:** May 09, 2010, 04:49:14 AM »

Celestial elixir and sun have both grown on me hugely, I love them both so much now. Still listening to this album a few times a week, I hope I don't kill it

faemir · « **Reply #123 on:** May 09, 2010, 06:22:30 AM »

Too bad my mp3 player isn't tracked on last.fm, else CE would have a lot of plays!

Haken · « **Reply #124 on:** May 15, 2010, 02:11:36 AM »

Hi guys

I'm glad you are all liking Celestial Elixir, that has to be my favorite on the album too.

Quote from: ariich on May 08, 2010, 05:36:29 AM

Glad you liked it PC!

Yeah I know they're planning to do a bit of touring, but I've no idea whether that'll just be UK and Europe or not. Rumour has it they'll be playing Prog Power Europe though...

You are indeed right Rich, we'll be opening on the Saturday. We're going to be in good company, and are really looking forward to playing in such a great line-up. We're also thinking of setting up a headlining show at some point over the summer, I hope those of you based in the UK will be able to make it, we'll need your support. We played the show with DSO last night, they are a great band to see live! We played 'Streams', 'Eternal Rain' and 'Celestial Elixir', the crowd seems to dig it and weren't put off by the trombonist and 2 trumpeters that made an entrance during 'Celestial'

(well, I suppose DSO fans are used to it!)

Quote from: Perpetual Change on May 07, 2010, 09:49:30 PM

Was pretty damn surprised to see Aquarius in a record store, and knew that I needed to get it based on what people here are saying.

The album is amazing.

I hope to hear some more music soon! Or, at least, a tour! That'd be awesome.

Hell yeah! Are you from over the pond?

In other news, we're going to be featured in the next issue of 'Classic Rock presents Prog', I think its out next week. Its a great magazine that covers all areas of prog, check it out.

Cheers

Hen

faemir · « **Reply #125 on:** May 17, 2010, 02:05:49 AM »

Still loving Celestial Elixir

ariich · « **Reply #126 on:** May 17, 2010, 02:22:49 AM »

Quote from: Haken on May 15, 2010, 02:11:36 AM

You are indeed right Rich, we'll be opening on the Saturday. We're going to be in good company, and are really looking forward to playing in such a great line-up.

Amazing news, I'm really happy for you guys! On the same day as Shadow Gallery is not too shabby!

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We're also thinking of setting up a headlining show at some point over the summer, I hope those of you based in the UK will be able to make it, we'll need your support.

Assuming it's when I'm back in London then I shall definitely be there, can't wait to see you guys again! Would that be at the Peel again, or will you be finding some new venues?

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We played the show with DSO last night, they are a great band to see live! We played 'Streams', 'Eternal Rain' and 'Celestial Elixir', the crowd seems to dig it and weren't put off by the trombonist and 2 trumpeters that made an entrance during 'Celestial' (well, I suppose DSO fans are used to it!)

Glad it went down well, was thinking of coming along but when I heard how early you were going on I didn't think I'd really be able to get home from work and then back into town in time so didn't bother in the end. I'll definitely be at any London headlining gigs though!

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #127 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:03:14 AM »

Same day as Shadow Gallery will be great for getting yourselves heard by people who like your kind of music!

I wish I could have been there for DSO gig. If there is a UK headlining show in Sept I will be there with bells on

ariich · « **Reply #128 on:** May 17, 2010, 02:35:26 PM »

Quote from: TimmyHiggy on May 17, 2010, 04:03:14 AM

If there is a UK headlining show in Sept I will be there with bells on

Make it happen, Hen, I want to see Tim in morris dancing gear!

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #129 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:02:39 PM »

Quote from: Haken on May 15, 2010, 02:11:36 AM

Hell yeah! Are you from over the pond?

Yup. I'm from New Jersey. Found it in vintage vinyl. Been listening to it quite a bit still. It's just an all around fantastic album!

Nick · « **Reply #130 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:08:36 PM »

Oh Vintage Vinyl...

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #131 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Nick on May 17, 2010, 03:08:36 PM

Oh Vintage Vinyl...

Could not believe the selection of stuff I would have had to go online to get. I picked up Haken and the Linoleum EP that day, and had to stop myself from getting anything else or I easily could have spent around $200 in there.

Nick · « **Reply #132 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:31:42 PM »

I DID spend $135 the first time I was there, and I could have *easily* spent a lot more.

faemir · « **Reply #133 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:41:09 PM »

Vintage Vinyl?

*investigates*

...

my bank account hates you all.

Haken · « **Reply #134 on:** May 18, 2010, 12:36:14 AM »

Quote from: ariich on May 17, 2010, 02:35:26 PM

Quote from: TimmyHiggy on May 17, 2010, 04:03:14 AM
If there is a UK headlining show in Sept I will be there with bells on
Make it happen, Hen, I want to see Tim in morris dancing gear!

It'll be worth it just for that!

Quote from: Perpetual Change on May 17, 2010, 03:02:39 PM

Quote from: Haken on May 15, 2010, 02:11:36 AM

Hell yeah! Are you from over the pond?

Yup. I'm from New Jersey. Found it in vintage vinyl. Been listening to it quite a bit still. It's just an all around fantastic album!

Nice! that shop sounds cool, we need more of those kinds of shops in the UK. Glad your liking the album.

Rich, we're thinking of arranging the gig at the Camden Barfly. That's where we played with Big Elf, the sound was pretty good that night! I'll keep you informed of any dates, it would be great if you guys could make it.

ariich · « **Reply #135 on:** May 18, 2010, 03:54:27 AM »

Barfly would be awesome, it's a nice little venue and much more accessible for most of London than Kingston!

And yeah the sound there was good, more so for Bigelf as they were the headliners, obviously, but even you guys and the other support had pretty decent sound!

Exciting times

Nick · « **Reply #136 on:** May 29, 2010, 04:17:38 PM »

Cool interview in Classic Rock Presents Prog guys.

faemir · « **Reply #137 on:** May 29, 2010, 05:59:25 PM »

Oh darn, forgot to pick that up, i'll go to WHSmith tomorrow!

MetalManiac666 · « **Reply #138 on:** May 30, 2010, 04:11:16 PM »

This band seems interesting, I'll have to give them a try!

faemir · « **Reply #139 on:** May 30, 2010, 04:16:11 PM »

Good move. Just skip to the last track and put it on repeat.

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