Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26)

[Elite]

Knowing that their cruise sets will most likely be an hour each, here is my prediction based on what was originally hoped for 2020.

Set 1:
Vector in full
The Endless Knot or Initiate
Cockroach King

Set 2:
Virus in full
Nightingale

Nope.

I'd be a little surprised if they don't throw in anything from the Restoration EP.

[Nick]

Knowing that their cruise sets will most likely be an hour each, here is my prediction based on what was originally hoped for 2020.

Set 1:
Vector in full
The Endless Knot or Initiate
Cockroach King

Set 2:
Virus in full
Nightingale

Nope.

Eh, I kind of figured the years of lag might change things up. Well, let me change things up then. What I'd really like to see is:

-Plenty of Virus material, as obviously that hasn't been touched yet.
-Some rarer stuff from Aquarius
-Stuff from Restoration that isn't 30 minutes long.

We'll see if I get lucky on any of that.

[cramx3]

I'll be pretty upset if Virus doesn't get good live representation.  Sort of how a lot of bands stray away from playing songs from an album when the band went through some issues (Diego leaving).  Add in the timing since the release of the album and finally touring for it.  Looking forward to the NYC show in a few weeks to kick off the tour 

[gzarruk]

I'll be pretty upset if Virus doesn't get good live representation.  Sort of how a lot of bands stray away from playing songs from an album when the band went through some issues (Diego leaving).  Add in the timing since the release of the album and finally touring for it.  Looking forward to the NYC show in a few weeks to kick off the tour 

I think the plan is still to play both Vector and Virus in full for when they do their headlining tour (Rich, feel free to fact-check this ) but these earlier shows will probably be more of a mix of everything. I also think they'll bring back some of the Restoration tracks since Pete's now back in the band. Hoping for Manifolds too

[HOF]

Listening to Nightingale now. I like this. Very interesting rhythmically.

[devieira73]

It's really a very cool and not  "easy" song, even for Haken's standarts. Since it has a lot of complexity rhytmically, it reminded me much more something from Vector/Virus, but with a jazzy/lighter touch. In fact, reminded me something closer to Richard Henshall's solo album.

[Nick]

Just checking in from cruise land to confirm for everyone that Haken will have 1 hour on the coming tour.

[ariich]

[cramx3]

So I guess it isn't coheadlining?  I kind of recall some saying it was but it didn't seem to be advertised that way.  That sucks, but 1 hour is still a good amount of time for not headlining.

[Nick]

It's technically a coheadline tour, but SX will have the longer set.

[Nachtmerrie]

The official Haken website says: supporting Symphony X.

I'm waiting for the European Tour. Seeing both Ross and Novena at Prognosis Festival made me miss the Haken show even more.

[cramx3]

If anyone is going to the NYC show (and maybe others, I only know the NYC one is listed and not the NJ one) there's a livenation sale for $25 flat for a ticket.  I grabbed mine this morning.  Can't beat that deal. 

[Ben_Jamin]

That's great to know. An hour set is great for supporting. Looks like Symphony X may get 2 hours or 1min30 for their set.

[Zydar]

I just saw their setlist from last night, pretty interesting stuff

[Fritzinger]

I just saw their setlist from last night, pretty interesting stuff

Why did they do a full cover set again?

[cramx3]

Pretty cool choice of songs for the covers set

[Nick]

The official Haken website says: supporting Symphony X.

I'm waiting for the European Tour. Seeing both Ross and Novena at Prognosis Festival made me miss the Haken show even more.

I'm saying exactly what the band said. Logistically it's setup like a coheadline. Sym X will be 90 minutes max I'd think.

Set last night was awesome. Salisbury Hill is a favorite of mine. Pete did great in his re debut.

[gzarruk]

I just saw their setlist from last night, pretty interesting stuff

Why did they do a full cover set again?

I was constantly checking setlist.fm to see what their first setlist in two years would be. Needless to say, I was shocked

[Nick]

Next set in the theater will be a normal set, and will be close to, if not identical to the tour set.

[gzarruk]

Next set in the theater will be a normal set, and will be close to, if not identical to the tour set.

Let's see if they have any surprises planned

[ariich]

I just saw their setlist from last night, pretty interesting stuff

Why did they do a full cover set again?

To offer a little insight on this, they get two 1-hour sets on the cruise and the plan was always to do one regular and one covers. They wanted the covers to be the set at the pool stage (rather than the theatre) as it has a more fun, relaxed vibe. Quite unfortunate that this was the first slot they were given, so it did mean their first show back was mostly covers. But I think it still made sense this way round, and it sounds like it went down well!

[Buddyhunter1]

I've listened to the new single at least three times and I still can't recall any melodies or riffs from it.

[ariich]

I've listened to the new single at least three times and I still can't recall any melodies or riffs from it.

Not even the chorus?

[Nick]

Can say with 99% certainty that Nightingale will be in the regular set. One more sleep till I see what joins it!

[Nick]

Also, charity auction lumped the Mountain tour backdrop in with the Stonehenge from the show, along with a Virus vinyl and CD. This caused price to go hi and now I do not have a one of a kind Mountain backdrop and this displeases me.

[ariich]

"The Most Haken that Haken has ever Hakened!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3uYkE5_1z8

(one of those reaction/analysis video things from a classical composer)

[cramx3]

Can say with 99% certainty that Nightingale will be in the regular set. One more sleep till I see what joins it!

Kind of expected this.  Would have been shocked if it wasn't.  Got to show off the new music with the "new" keyboardist.

Also, charity auction lumped the Mountain tour backdrop in with the Stonehenge from the show, along with a Virus vinyl and CD. This caused price to go hi and now I do not have a one of a kind Mountain backdrop and this displeases me.

  that stonehenge would make for an awesome piece of memorabilia

[Nick]

Soundcheck was Nightingale followed by Carousel now.

[King Postwhore]

Carousel is a great tune.

[gzarruk]

Soundcheck was Nightingale followed by Carousel now.

Nice

[Nick]

Prosthetic
Invasion
Nightingale
Cockroach King
Nil By Mouth
1985
Carousel

[ariich]

Prosthetic
Invasion
Nightingale
Cockroach King
Nil By Mouth
9021985
Carousel

Corrected.

[Kram]

Prosthetic
Invasion
Nightingale
Cockroach King
Nil By Mouth
1985
Carousel

That's a rocking setlist no doubt..

[Cocopjojo]

Like ariich implied, 1985 had a break into Owner of a Lonely Heart that lasted a minute or two.

[cramx3]

Disappointed to see Nil By Mouth in the set again, although I'm sure it's a bit different now. Carousel as a closer is interesting, that'll be cool to see on Tuesday