Author Topic: The Haken thread v. Restoration (Read 413550 times)

Kyo · « **Reply #175 on:** July 13, 2010, 03:15:40 PM »

Quote from: Blondino on July 13, 2010, 11:30:52 AM

a special cover which will feature the one and only Richard Henshall on guitar. Worth the price of a ticket just for that spectacle

Oh boy...

Let me guess, Hotel California?

ariich · « **Reply #176 on:** July 14, 2010, 03:34:47 PM »

ARGH DAMMIT, can't make the gig on Friday as I'm playing in my work's annual football match.

Nick · « **Reply #177 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:01:02 PM »

Soccer over Haken... tssk tssk.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #178 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:44:38 PM »

I'd kill a mermaid to see Haken in concert. It should go without saying that I'd skip a silly soccer match.

ariich · « **Reply #179 on:** July 15, 2010, 04:30:10 AM »

Well, for a start I've seen Haken about 5 times now, with all combinations of their lineup.

Also, these aren't Haken shows, it's To-Mera. Who I'd also really like to see, but I'm sure I'll get another chance to!

John94 · « **Reply #180 on:** July 15, 2010, 12:21:47 PM »

They sound really good. Some great pieces from them. They are British right? If so, we can be proud of this up and coming band as I can see big things for them.

ariich · « **Reply #181 on:** July 15, 2010, 12:49:02 PM »

They are indeed British, from London!

Zook · « **Reply #182 on:** July 15, 2010, 06:52:45 PM »

What do the growls represent? They're very out of place.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #183 on:** July 15, 2010, 07:17:55 PM »

Quote from: ariich on July 15, 2010, 04:30:10 AM

Well, for a start I've seen Haken about 5 times now, with all combinations of their lineup.

Also, these aren't Haken shows, it's To-Mera. Who I'd also really like to see, but I'm sure I'll get another chance to!

You saw Haken 5 times? Well, for that, I'd not only kill a mermaid; I'd kill its orphaned offspring, too!

Zook · « **Reply #184 on:** July 15, 2010, 08:33:19 PM »

I think Haken can be filed under the genre: Crazy Wackado Metal.

Nick · « **Reply #185 on:** July 15, 2010, 08:35:50 PM »

I simply file them under awesome.

ariich · « **Reply #186 on:** July 16, 2010, 04:58:38 PM »

I file them under Awesome Crazy Wackado Metal. Whatever the hell 'wackado' means.

Quote from: Perpetual Change on July 15, 2010, 07:17:55 PM

You saw Haken 5 times? Well, for that, I'd not only kill a mermaid; I'd kill its orphaned offspring, too!

I might go and see them play the Summers End festival, especially as they're on the same day as Karmakanic and Agents of Mercy (Flower Kings side bands), which also happens to be a Saturday.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #187 on:** July 16, 2010, 06:27:14 PM »

Quote from: ariich on July 16, 2010, 04:58:38 PM

Whatever the hell 'wackado' means.

Something like a cross between a mallet and an avocado?

Nick · « **Reply #188 on:** July 16, 2010, 10:04:50 PM »

Dude, Karmakanic is AMAZING, you better hit that show.

ariich · « **Reply #189 on:** July 17, 2010, 03:50:09 AM »

Quote from: Nick on July 16, 2010, 10:04:50 PM

Dude, Karmakanic is AMAZING, you better hit that show.

I know, Who's The Boss... is one of my favourite albums ever.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #190 on:** August 22, 2010, 04:50:31 AM »

So I finally was able to find this album and... OMFG they're awesome!!! The RORORO kinda takes me by surprise but God they're so good!!

Groundhog · « **Reply #191 on:** August 22, 2010, 03:24:57 PM »

Amazing band. This is the best prog album that's come out for a long time. I love the quirky stuff and the genre hopping. I'm not that into growling, but here it really works. Haven't got the CD yet, but the production based on the youtube clips sounds great too. Kudos for having a slightly better dynamic range than what's usual nowadays. Maybe even better on the next album?

ariich · « **Reply #192 on:** August 23, 2010, 05:44:26 AM »

Yay, more fans!

Apparently there's a chance they might do a small UK tour supporting Freak Kitchen. That would be so much damn fun!

faemir · « **Reply #193 on:** August 23, 2010, 07:35:29 AM »

Quote from: Nick on July 16, 2010, 10:04:50 PM

Dude, Karmakanic is AMAZING, you better hit that show.

car mechanic?

ariich · « **Reply #194 on:** August 24, 2010, 05:21:59 AM »

By the way, if anyone doesn't have the original Haken demo they did in 2008 and wants it, I've uploaded it to sendspace: https://www.sendspace.com/file/2xj428

Can't remember how long it stays up, think it's like a week or so? Anyway there it is.

faemir · « **Reply #195 on:** August 24, 2010, 06:53:44 AM »

I'll upload it to my dropbox for a more permanent residence.

ariich · « **Reply #196 on:** August 24, 2010, 07:11:32 AM »

Nice one

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #197 on:** August 25, 2010, 06:57:02 PM »

I really like the original demo. It's really cool, you can definitely tell how key parts of their sound have developed.

The vocals on that demo are really interesting to me, too. It sounds like Ross is singing soprano on that first track

Anyway, I've decided that if Haken ever tour the states, I'd be willing to sign my life away to them. As long as they feed me/transport me, I'd be willing to be a volunteer roadie.

Seriously, Haken are awesome. I said this in Nick's chat the other night, but I'll say it here. Aquarius is easily better than most Dream Theater albums for me.

Nick · « **Reply #198 on:** August 25, 2010, 09:03:44 PM »

As I said to Phant during the show, Aquarius is still EASILY the best debut album put out this year.

Groundhog · « **Reply #199 on:** August 27, 2010, 03:08:24 PM »

Got the CD today.

Will do some serious listening tomorrow.

faemir · « **Reply #200 on:** September 07, 2010, 08:18:15 PM »

Souls is such a brilliant song, been listening to it on repeat while planning my NaNoWriMo novel

ariich · « **Reply #201 on:** September 08, 2010, 02:31:28 AM »

I like it as it has loads of really good sections, but it's dragged down a little by a serious lack of flow or structure.

It's a great live song though, the end is epic. I wonder if they'll ever play old songs live still or if they'll just play officially released stuff.

Haken · « **Reply #202 on:** September 08, 2010, 04:19:14 PM »

It certainly has been a fair amount of time since we last played Souls or any of the other tracks from the demo, I'm sure in time to come we'll bring them back to life. At ProgPower Europe and Summers End festival we'll only be playing music from 'Aquarius', we're really looking forward to getting back on the stage. I hope to see some of you there!

Hen

ariich · « **Reply #203 on:** September 09, 2010, 06:12:56 PM »

Still potentially considering Summers End, but not sure how busy I'll be with college/training.

You need to play some headlining gigs dammit!

Haken · « **Reply #204 on:** September 30, 2010, 07:19:10 AM »

Hi guys,

Got some good news in the Haken camp. We're playing at the Camden underworld, in support of the great Freak Kitchen, on November the 12th. It's going to be a honour for us to share the stage with these guys, they are truly excellent at what they do. We hope to see some you londoners there.

We've also been announced in the ProgPower USA 2011 lineup. It'll be our debut performance in the US, it goes without saying that we're extremely pumped for this show. It'd be great to see some of you guys there!

Also, I've begun writing the next album. It's coming along nicely, four of the songs are pretty much complete. We're hoping to release it during the second half of next year, that's assuming everying runs smoothly.

Thanks

Hen

Nick · « **Reply #205 on:** September 30, 2010, 07:49:31 AM »

Although swinging it would be tricky in the first place I will definitely be missing you guys at ProgPower unfortunately. Frankly you guys and Labyrinth are the only two bands I care about on the bill this year.

Haken · « **Reply #206 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:57:40 AM »

That's fair enough, hopefully you can catch us next time we're over there.

ariich · « **Reply #207 on:** September 30, 2010, 09:13:54 AM »

Already got my ticket for the Underworld gig, as does Sigz and possibly XJDenton!

Exciting news about a second album

Nick · « **Reply #208 on:** September 30, 2010, 09:16:17 AM »

Dammit, I am still mad Sigz gets to meet you before me.

HE'S MY LOVER DAMMIT, KEEP YOUR SEXINESS AWAY SIGZ.

Haken · « **Reply #209 on:** October 01, 2010, 12:54:49 AM »

Excellent stuff Rich, I look forward to seeing you there!

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: The Haken thread v. Restoration (Read 413550 times)