Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26)

[ariich]

I've only heard Nightingale, the rest isn't fully recorded yet. So I can't possibly speak for the album, other than I've been told it should apparently be quite varied/diverse. So I'm not drawing any conclusions/assumptions from the sound of Nightingale.

For Nightingale itself, not sure there's a huge amount I can say but to respond to your specific question, it's not a super synth heavy track or anything, but there's plenty of keys all over it.

[axeman90210]

Who's up for a Mission: Impossible style heist of ariich's mobile device?

[me7]

 

[Zydar]

Ayone up for some iCloud hacking then?

[ariich]

Good thing I don't use Apple products.

[me7]

Let us know if we take the jokes too far. Just keep in mind that you started it

[ariich]

Let us know if we take the jokes too far. Just keep in mind that you started it

It's all good. It's not my place to reveal specific details/information, but no harm in sharing vague high-level impressions like that.

[jammindude]

Let us know if we take the jokes too far. Just keep in mind that you started it

It's all good. It's not my place to reveal specific details/information, but no harm in sharing vague high-level impressions like that.

I get that. And trust me I don’t think anybody here really wants to push you into crossing any lines. But at the same time we’re trying to get a feel for what you actually CAN say. Mostly, the reason I asked is because there had been some speculation that they were going away from keyboards a bit and that’s what started the rift with Diego. Now I think we’re all just a little bit curious as to whether or not they are trying to re-incorporate more keyboards or are they generally heading in the same direction that they were  with Vector and Virus.

[ariich]

Mostly, the reason I asked is because there had been some speculation that they were going away from keyboards a bit and that’s what started the rift with Diego. Now I think we’re all just a little bit curious as to whether or not they are trying to re-incorporate more keyboards or are they generally heading in the same direction that they were  with Vector and Virus.

Without wanting to be mean about it, people don't know what they're talking about and some seem to feel a need to speculate/make assumptions in order to justify their own pre-conceptions. To be clear, I'm not suggesting this has come from you, but other people make statements like that as though it's fact.

There was never any move away from keyboards (other than what we already knew, that after Visions Hen moved to just guitar so there was only one keyboardist - but that happened before Affinity which is the most keys-focused album they've done). I have repeatedly pointed this out pretty much since Vector came out, but they do something a bit different each time (Virus being the exception as the second part of Vector) and so the style of each work is not "the direction" of the band.

[Elite]

Just saw Ross do a solo show and it was fun

The version of Deathless he played was cool

[Zydar]

"Who's ready to hear Nightingale?! We are so excited to share this one with you all! Pre-save the track now and unlock the teaser. Coming April 26th."

https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/haken-nightingale-presave/

[WilliamMunny]

"Who's ready to hear Nightingale?! We are so excited to share this one with you all! Pre-save the track now and unlock the teaser. Coming April 26th."

https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/haken-nightingale-presave/

Can't wait! 

[Nick]

My body is ready.

[gzarruk]

I was hoping it would arrive this friday for my birthday, but the 26th isn't too far from it anyway

[NoFred]

Yeah, new music on a Tuesday? 90s themed album confirmed

Imagine they’ll play this at their shows next month, can’t wait

[King Postwhore]

What a nice sendoff the day before I fly to Morsefest.  I am so ready for new Haken!

[me7]

Yeah, new music on a Tuesday? 90s themed album confirmed

The band photo they posted along with this announcement does indeed give me some 90s vibes.

[Mladen]

It's no wonder their song 1985 was six years ago. We're probably in 1991 at this point. 

[Buddyhunter1]

90s themed album confirmed

Bad news for anyone wanting more keyboards on this one

[ariich]

You guys figured it out. The album will be based on late 90s nu metal.

[King Postwhore]

A cover of Headstrong.   Can't wait.

[me7]

Ariich confrimed it. Quick, someone write a Wikipedia article about it.

[ariich]

Conner's rap section in Nightingale is surprisingly good.

[Ben_Jamin]

Conner's rap section in Nightingale is surprisingly good.

Do they make a call-back to the harmonies of N'Sync and Backstreet Boys, or Boys II Men?

[Elite]

huh where’s Diego? And who the hell is that ariich looking person in their picture?

[Max Kuehnau]

You guys figured it out. The album will be based on late 90s nu metal.

I'd guess you were joking (and I enjoyed that greatly), but this doesn't seem to sound like anything inspired by 1990s music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sojGNcmuwdM&

[me7]

There's one open question on my mind regarding the previous albums that I'd like to get closure on before the next album is released:
Has the band ever confirmed or denied that Cockroach King and Vector/Virus were inspired by Boris Johnson?

[gzarruk]

You guys figured it out. The album will be based on late 90s nu metal.

I'd guess you were joking (and I enjoyed that greatly), but this doesn't seem to sound like anything inspired by 1990s music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sojGNcmuwdM&

Keyboards are back! 

Thanks, Pete

[The Letter M]

You guys figured it out. The album will be based on late 90s nu metal.

I'd guess you were joking (and I enjoyed that greatly), but this doesn't seem to sound like anything inspired by 1990s music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sojGNcmuwdM&

Ooooh that teaser sounds really good! Looking forward to hearing this next week! It honestly feels like forever since Virus came out, but maybe that's because the album hasn't really gotten a lot of plays from me since its release, and as a result, I haven't really listened to a lot of Haken in the last year or so. I've listened to Ross' solo album a lot more in the last few months than I have any Haken album/music.

-Marc.

[Glasser]

Just saw Ross do a solo show and it was fun

The version of Deathless he played was cool

Nice! Wish he would come to NY. Maybe a full show of his will be available for streaming at some point. Ross is one of the better vocalists out there.

[Deadeye21]

I’ve just heard Nightingale through the use of a VPN. It’s AWESOME!! What a great sound they have with their new lineup. Very different and yet fitting in super well with the Haken back catalogue. Bring it on!!

[me7]

Interesting choice for a single, easily the least accessible one they released so far.

[ariich]

Interesting choice for a single, easily the least accessible one they released so far.

Interesting, what makes you think so?

I'm not sure I'd agree. I'd say Puzzle Box and A Cell Divides are comparably so to my ears, if not more in some ways. Maybe Invasion too.

That said, when I first heard it, as is often the case with Haken, some of the melodic hooks didn't go quite where I expected so it it took a couple of listens to "get" the song.

[me7]

I forgot that "A Cell divides" was a single. That one takes the crown of weirdness.

But compared to the previous lead singles, this is the least straight rock song. Especially "Prosthetic" was a state-of-the-art single with a simple chorus, an easily recognizable guitar solo and simpler drum patterns.
Nightingale however messes with the listeners expectations regarding choruses, has a lengthy instrumental/less lyrics section with no clear solos and the drums are all over the place.

Very excited for what's to come.

[Kram]

and the drums are all over the place.

Very excited for what's to come.

I'm excited to hear the drums - as Ray has been off the charts good on the last two albums, and I'm a bass player..