The Haken thread v. Restoration

[ariich]

Oh cool. Didn't know Ross played guitar, is the other band a local thing or do they have music out?

Just a local band as far as I know, not sure if he's even still doing it right now. But yeah, him, Hen and Matt Marshall (the original other guitarist that was replaced by Charlie after they recorded the demo) used to play together when they were younger.

[Nick]

Finalizing my worksheet in the next 2 hours, so if anyone has anything else now is the time!

[Elite]

Here's a couple:

- Favourite song to sing live
- Best gig they've had so far
- Ask about 'pizzadag'
- Ask what it does to him that they've become quite popular within the prog scene in a relatively short time
- Request to play 'Sun' live on their European dates in September

[Nick]

Definitely hit on a few of your questions in one form or another, and the interview should be up tonight or tomorrow night.

[Onno]

That's great Nick

[Nick]

And I apologize in advance, it's been quite awhile since I've done an interview and the amount of uhs and ums and such are at an all time high.

[Nick]

Here it is, hope ya'll enjoy it: https://www.wpapu.com/int012.html

[Lucidity]

Great interview! 

[GasparXR]

Interview was enjoyed! : I really liked Ross's answers. I smiled when he said that DITF is one of his favourite live tracks, because it's one of my favourite Haken songs but it seems somewhat unpopular here.

[me7]

Apparently the first review on the net: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=https://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/index.php%3Fcontent%3Dreview%26albumId%3D13634&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttps://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/index.php%253Fcontent%253Dreview%2526albumId%253D13634%26biw%3D1920%26bih%3D1099

Here it is, hope ya'll enjoy it: https://www.wpapu.com/int012.html

You kind of give away that you listened to the album already. Can we expect detailed thoughts or a review soon?

[Dr. DTVT]

I plan on writing my review for Nick this weekend.

[ariich]

Apparently the first review on the net: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=https://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/index.php%3Fcontent%3Dreview%26albumId%3D13634&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttps://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/index.php%253Fcontent%253Dreview%2526albumId%253D13634%26biw%3D1920%26bih%3D1099

Hook are a great band.

[Zydar]

Apparently the first review on the net: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=https://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/index.php%3Fcontent%3Dreview%26albumId%3D13634&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttps://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/index.php%253Fcontent%253Dreview%2526albumId%253D13634%26biw%3D1920%26bih%3D1099

Hook are a great band.

""Atlas Stone" begins with krummtaktigem, nervous piano, then think of the whole band. "

[Nekov]

Nice interview. Ross seemed a little nervous at some questions but overall he was cool.

[Nick]

As he said, Mason is going to do a full (and English!) review soon.

All I will say is that this is my favorite Haken release yet. And whereas Ross mentioned how they are going new places and trying new things I personally found the greatest strength of the album was how they took the best elements from Aquarius and Visions and elevated them to new excellence on this album. I think anybody who has liked them so far is really going to dig this record.

[Dr. DTVT]

I hope my reviews don't translate to other languages that poorly 

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

As he said, Mason is going to do a full (and English!) review soon.

All I will say is that this is my favorite Haken release yet. And whereas Ross mentioned how they are going new places and trying new things I personally found the greatest strength of the album was how they took the best elements from Aquarius and Visions and elevated them to new excellence on this album. I think anybody who has liked them so far is really going to dig this record.

Sounds awesome! 

[Orthogonal]

How were you able to get an advanced copy for review?

[Nick]

www.wpapu.com

Feel free to join us on Wednesday nights or sign up for the podcast.

[Elite]

I hope my reviews don't translate to other languages that poorly 

That's because translating German is ridiculously difficult. Lots of words with slightly different meanings and lots of words glued together, forming words that don't even exist in other languages.

Here it is, hope ya'll enjoy it: https://www.wpapu.com/int012.html

Cool, I'll listen tonight!

Also, 'Atlas Stoned'

[GasparXR]

I hope my reviews don't translate to other languages that poorly 

That's because translating German is ridiculously difficult. Lots of words with slightly different meanings and lots of words glued together, forming words that don't even exist in other languages.

Here it is, hope ya'll enjoy it: https://www.wpapu.com/int012.html

Cool, I'll listen tonight!

Also, 'Atlas Stoned'

I think I mentioned it before, but 'Atlas Stoned' makes me think of Rosetta Stoned by Tool, which is ironic because I found Pareidolia to have Tool influence.

[ariich]

Just got round to hearing the interview with Ross, nice one Nick! Definitely good to hear that DITF is his favourite to sing live as it's probably still my favourite Haken song, so I'm happy if they keep playing it.

Also, definitely intrigued by his comments on Because It's There.

[Perpetual Change]

Nice interview Nick!

You led it off with a pretty tough question, though Ross seemed blissfully unaware regarding the mixed reaction toward his vocals.

[ariich]

As far as I know he's not much of an internet forum user, so I doubt he'd see much of the criticism (although to be honest it's not even very extensive anyway). He uses Facebook a lot but generally everything that happens on there is really positive towards them!

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

I really have nothing negative to say about Ross's vocals. He started out great, and he's only gotten better.

[Onno]

I really have nothing negative to say about Ross's vocals. He started out great, and he's only gotten better.

This.

[Elite]

Great interview Nick, thanks! Now I'm very intrigued about Cockroach King and Because It's There and I had a fun time listening to his other answers. I really enjoyed that!

[ariich]

I really have nothing negative to say about Ross's vocals. He started out great, and he's only gotten better.

This.

Yeah back when they first started he was definitely the weak link, but even by the time they recorded the final demo songs (Blind, Black Seed and Sleeping Thoughts Wake) he had improved quite a bit. And by the time Aquarius was recorded I was sold on him; I love the unique quality that his voice has, and he's really strengthened it to the point where that quality is genuinely engaging.

[Mosh]

A lot of prog metal bands these days seem to really try to emulate JLB or Geoff Tate when it comes to vocals, it's nice to see someone like Ross who has his own personality. The best part is he gets lightyears better with each album. I think he's awesome.

[The King in Crimson]

A lot of prog metal bands these days seem to really try to emulate JLB or Geoff Tate when it comes to vocals, it's nice to see someone like Ross who has his own personality. The best part is he gets lightyears better with each album. I think he's awesome.

This.

I've always liked Ross's vocals and, judging by "Atlas Stone," he's only getting better.

[Onno]

Preordered this (limited edition CD) and the new DT. Today is already a good day.

[Lowdz]

I really enjoyed the last album and these two tracks are very good. I certainly hear alot of DT in there, which is no bad thing and probably what draws me in. And people complain that the new DT single has bits that sound like other DT songs, it's probably dodgier when other bands do it.
In fact Haken are probably the band DT would be if they went in a proggier direction than the metal direction.

That 2nd song tickles my Eastern melody bone- and my love of Blackmore and Myrath.

So yeah, I'll be getting this.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

It was all right. I feel kind of bad because everyone else is raving over it.... I should probably listen to it again.

    It's interesting how much my opinion has changed. I've been listening to Atlas Stone constantly today, and even when I'm not it's stuck in my head.

[me7]

An English review: https://www.ghostcultmag.com/haken-the-mountain/

[ariich]

An English review: https://www.ghostcultmag.com/haken-the-mountain/

Well, that sounds rather positive!