Author Topic: The Haken thread v. Restoration (Read 413509 times)

Nick · « **Reply #2730 on:** August 22, 2014, 09:00:13 AM »

Quote from: GasparXR on August 22, 2014, 08:42:59 AM

I saw vague hints on the Facebook page saying things like "I prefer the original mix of the songs". Are they actually rerecording the demo CD? O.O

Yeah, I could see that, though it would be my guess if they were going to revisit those songs they would re-arrange and add things to them to bring them up to speed and make them fresh.

Heretic · « **Reply #2731 on:** August 22, 2014, 08:50:10 PM »

I'd be up for some re-recordings of the stuff off of the demo.

And I'd also be down for the return of the growls if they were used correctly. Streams is still one of my fav songs.

jammindude · « **Reply #2732 on:** August 22, 2014, 11:02:17 PM »

Considering that it's an EP, and there was one report that there's at least one "epic" on this EP...I really doubt it's a re-recording of any old material. I think they're still touring and they didn't have time for a full album, so they're putting together an EP's worth of new material during a break in the tour.

Mosh · « **Reply #2733 on:** August 23, 2014, 11:42:44 AM »

They also said that they gave themselves a time limit for this thing, implying that they were writing with specific restrictions, not redoing old material.

Zydar · « **Reply #2734 on:** August 23, 2014, 11:46:06 AM »

From their Facebook page:

Here are the first reviews of the EP from some trusted friends and colleagues:

"You guys are crazy"

"FU - KIN INSANE!!"

"Whoa! can I get a meter chart?"

and

"That last track just about blew my doors off"

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #2735 on:** August 23, 2014, 11:54:25 AM »

I would say that's a good sign.

GasparXR · « **Reply #2736 on:** August 23, 2014, 11:59:45 AM »

ich bin besser · « **Reply #2737 on:** August 23, 2014, 12:06:06 PM »

Hmm, might go and see them live next Thursday. They never disappoint.

me7 · « **Reply #2738 on:** August 23, 2014, 01:26:31 PM »

Will they release it on CD or just as a download?

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #2739 on:** August 24, 2014, 04:47:49 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 23, 2014, 11:54:25 AM

I would say that's a good sign.

This, for sure.

Also, I would just like to say that Celestial Elixir is one of the most amazing songs ever.

Mosh · « **Reply #2740 on:** August 24, 2014, 05:31:49 AM »

At one point it rivaled Octavarium for my favorite song of all time. Octavarium still ended up beating it out for me, but for me to even consider it is impressive. I can only think of two other songs that did that for me.

The instrumental section is pretty much the best instrumental section I've ever heard though.

KevShmev · « **Reply #2741 on:** August 25, 2014, 01:05:47 PM »

Well, even though this band was not much to my liking at first, some of their stuff has grown on me. I do like Celestial Elixir quite a bit, some of the songs on Visions I like (although I cannot pick them out off hand), and most of The Mountain is good (sans Cockroach King, which still sucks). Pareidolia is definitely the song by them I like the most right now. I still don't agree with the opinions about them being so totally awesome, but the majority of their stuff is enjoyable enough.

GasparXR · « **Reply #2742 on:** August 25, 2014, 01:59:14 PM »

They just asked everyone on the Facebook page if they would like to hear a teaser of the upcoming EP. Fanboy energy is ramping.

Lucien · « **Reply #2743 on:** August 26, 2014, 05:57:55 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152746942579744

AND HERE IT IS OH MY GOD

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #2744 on:** August 26, 2014, 06:01:35 PM »

Just a taste, nothing more.

Xenon · « **Reply #2745 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:23:19 PM »

The only thing that you could say it's that will sound amazing.

GasparXR · « **Reply #2746 on:** August 28, 2014, 02:54:38 PM »

Is anyone here seeing them in Germany today?

ich bin besser · « **Reply #2747 on:** August 29, 2014, 10:00:09 AM »

No, I had to miss them...

GasparXR · « **Reply #2748 on:** August 29, 2014, 12:49:15 PM »

In any case the set list was posted: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/haken/2014/colos-saal-aschaffenburg-germany-13ce6981.html

I wonder if they'll play any of the new material before the EP actually comes out?

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #2749 on:** August 29, 2014, 12:51:13 PM »

Pretty nice setlist.

Zydar · « **Reply #2750 on:** August 29, 2014, 01:08:23 PM »

Nice, no Celestial Elixir though.

GasparXR · « **Reply #2751 on:** August 29, 2014, 03:24:01 PM »

I thought it was interesting that they opened with Nocturnal Conspiracy without Premonition before it.

ariich · « **Reply #2752 on:** August 29, 2014, 03:26:56 PM »

Quote from: GasparXR on August 29, 2014, 03:24:01 PM

I thought it was interesting that they opened with Nocturnal Conspiracy without Premonition before it.

I believe they premiered a recording of the orchestral version of Premonition as an intro tape (by Symphonic Theater of Dreams).

EDIT:

https://www.facebook.com/symphonic.haken/posts/547269028736257

Here's the art for Premonition which is the single, they're doing a full album though:

GasparXR · « **Reply #2753 on:** August 29, 2014, 03:38:32 PM »

Interesting! I didn't know that. I did know about the album though, I can't wait to hear it.

ariich · « **Reply #2754 on:** August 29, 2014, 03:42:17 PM »

Me too. There's something very symphonic about Haken's music (in a structural sense) and I think some of the songs could make fantastic orchestral pieces.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #2755 on:** August 30, 2014, 05:54:32 AM »

I am excite

Zydar · « **Reply #2756 on:** August 30, 2014, 06:05:33 AM »

Here's their version of The Path, if you haven't heard it before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozGmFmYkNSA

Riitasointi · « **Reply #2757 on:** September 01, 2014, 09:05:35 AM »

I never listened to these guys. Which of the three albums is the best place to start?

me7 · « **Reply #2758 on:** September 01, 2014, 09:27:00 AM »

Quote from: Riitasointi on September 01, 2014, 09:05:35 AM

I never listened to these guys. Which of the three albums is the best place to start?

The Mountain is probably the easiest to get into.

ariich · « **Reply #2759 on:** September 01, 2014, 09:55:44 AM »

Quote from: me7 on September 01, 2014, 09:27:00 AM

Quote from: Riitasointi on September 01, 2014, 09:05:35 AM
I never listened to these guys. Which of the three albums is the best place to start?

The Mountain is probably the best them.

Onno · « **Reply #2760 on:** September 01, 2014, 10:58:08 AM »

Quote from: Riitasointi on September 01, 2014, 09:05:35 AM

I never listened to these guys. Which of the three albums is the best place to start?

Personally, I'd suggest starting with Aquarius, then moving on to Visions and then to The Mountain. I got into Haken just after Aquarius had been released, and it's a really good order to see the band grow. Every single album is excellent!

425 · « **Reply #2761 on:** September 01, 2014, 11:13:16 AM »

I agree with Onno. All three albums are spectacular so you don't have to worry about getting a dud with any of them. All of them take time to get into, but I wouldn't say that one of them takes more time than the others. It is definitely fun to follow the development of the band a bit, though. I got them in chronological order and I don't think I could have enjoyed them more. Don't worry about Aquarius having the typical issues that debut albums often have, by the way. If I had been told that it was their seventh or eighth album before I first heard it, I would absolutely have believed it.

And now I'm eagerly awaiting the new EP!

Mosh · « **Reply #2762 on:** September 01, 2014, 12:09:33 PM »

Quote from: Onno on September 01, 2014, 10:58:08 AM

Quote from: Riitasointi on September 01, 2014, 09:05:35 AM
I never listened to these guys. Which of the three albums is the best place to start?
Personally, I'd suggest starting with Aquarius, then moving on to Visions and then to The Mountain. I got into Haken just after Aquarius had been released, and it's a really good order to see the band grow. Every single album is excellent!

Agree. Just listen to them in order.

Riitasointi · « **Reply #2763 on:** September 01, 2014, 12:35:19 PM »

Thanks guys!

I see they're all up on Spotify so I think I'll start with Aquarius tomorrow if I have time.

Scorpion · « **Reply #2764 on:** September 01, 2014, 01:58:19 PM »

Seeing Haken in November! I is excite.

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

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