Author Topic: The Haken thread v. Restoration (Read 413752 times)

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #2346 on:** December 14, 2013, 12:58:26 PM »

Q# is better.

Mosh · « **Reply #2347 on:** December 15, 2013, 06:26:48 PM »

Hey folks, just finished putting together some guitar tabs for Atlas Stone. Since apparently UG has to review tabs before posting, I'll put a mediafire link here for you guys. There were some parts I couldn't quite figure out, but for the most part it should be correct. Feel free to fix anything that might not be right!

https://www.mediafire.com/download/999i70p2pk6hf2u/Atlas+Stone.gp5

mike099 · « **Reply #2348 on:** December 17, 2013, 08:58:25 AM »

The Mountain is one of those cd's that will stand the test of time. Too bad there is not a grammy category for progressive music. There is a category for Alternative, but not sure what fits there.

ArpanKumar · « **Reply #2349 on:** December 17, 2013, 12:52:36 PM »

Hey guys, I've been following this thread for quite a while now, just couldn't be arsed to create an account. Anyway, I think you guys might appreciate this cover of Atlas Stone I did a while back. Cheers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8W8-6d2HX8

m0hawk · « **Reply #2350 on:** December 19, 2013, 08:48:17 AM »

If I ever need to introduce someone to the world of prog-metal, The Mountain will be their introduction.

GasparXR · « **Reply #2351 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:33:49 AM »

Quote from: m0hawk on December 19, 2013, 08:48:17 AM

If I ever need to introduce someone to the world of prog-metal, The Mountain will be their introduction.

It's a great introduction to prog in general, but unlike the first two albums, I wouldn't really consider it a prog metal album as a whole. Really, only IM, FBTE, and Pareidolia could be considered prog metal songs. Maybe Cockroach King.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #2352 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:36:29 AM »

I am still so torn on the Mountain. It's definitely more interesting than "Visions", but the longer songs toward the end really do nothing for me.

Nel · « **Reply #2353 on:** December 19, 2013, 11:21:58 AM »

I still don't really care for Falling Back To Earth, but both Pareidolia and Somebody get an A+ in my book.

Edan the Man · « **Reply #2354 on:** December 21, 2013, 08:53:15 AM »

Finally decided to check this band out after seeing so much praise for The Mountain around here. Man I should have done this sooner!

Only a couple songs in on The Mountain, but wow I love Cockroach King

Elite · « **Reply #2355 on:** December 21, 2013, 08:57:21 AM »

Quote from: Mosh on December 15, 2013, 06:26:48 PM

Hey folks, just finished putting together some guitar tabs for Atlas Stone. Since apparently UG has to review tabs before posting, I'll put a mediafire link here for you guys. There were some parts I couldn't quite figure out, but for the most part it should be correct. Feel free to fix anything that might not be right!

https://www.mediafire.com/download/999i70p2pk6hf2u/Atlas+Stone.gp5

FUCK. YES. DO WANT.

Learning it now! Thanks

KevShmev · « **Reply #2356 on:** December 21, 2013, 10:18:53 AM »

Okay, after seeing all of the rave for Cockroach King, I checked it out on youtube, and my reaction was similar to their other songs: good musically, vocally meh. In fact, not only does the singer's voice still do nada for me, but the vocal melodies themselves annoyed the hell out of me. I get that they were going for that quirky thing, ala Gentle Giant or Spock's Beard, but I didn't like it. Oh well, I gave this band my best shot, so no one can say I didn't try.

Edan the Man · « **Reply #2357 on:** December 21, 2013, 10:27:10 AM »

Honestly, though I did really like my first listen of The Mountain, I have to agree with you a little bit. While I didn't mind the vocals per se, I didn't think they really stood out. I didn't find any of the melodies annoying though.

KevShmev · « **Reply #2358 on:** December 21, 2013, 10:30:05 AM »

Well, those Gentle Giant-like multi-part harmonies are often not to my liking. Even when Neal Morse does them (when he did with Spock's or on his own as a solo artist), they are very hit or miss for me. They tend to sound too corny and not really all that musical to me, so once this song started off with them, I was like, "Oh great, this crap again."

But even the "normal"-type vocals in the song weren't to my liking, so it wasn't just that.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2359 on:** December 21, 2013, 10:42:25 AM »

Well, I haven't heard The Mountain in it's entirety, but based on the few songs I've heard, Ross has only improved on this album. They might just not be the band for you.

Mosh · « **Reply #2360 on:** December 21, 2013, 10:58:32 AM »

Ross has gotten so much better, it's crazy. I can't wait to see what crazy vocal parts they come up with on the next album.

Heretic · « **Reply #2361 on:** December 21, 2013, 11:47:25 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on December 21, 2013, 10:30:05 AM

Well, those Gentle Giant-like multi-part harmonies are often not to my liking. Even when Neal Morse does them (when he did with Spock's or on his own as a solo artist), they are very hit or miss for me. They tend to sound too corny and not really all that musical to me, so once this song started off with them, I was like, "Oh great, this crap again." But even the "normal"-type vocals in the song weren't to my liking, so it wasn't just that.

Sooo listen to a different song on the album instead of arguably the most quirky song they've recorded? Falling Back to Earth or Pareidolia might be more up your alley.

davidolson22 · « **Reply #2362 on:** December 21, 2013, 02:21:55 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on December 21, 2013, 10:30:05 AM

Well, those Gentle Giant-like multi-part harmonies are often not to my liking. Even when Neal Morse does them (when he did with Spock's or on his own as a solo artist), they are very hit or miss for me. They tend to sound too corny and not really all that musical to me, so once this song started off with them, I was like, "Oh great, this crap again." But even the "normal"-type vocals in the song weren't to my liking, so it wasn't just that.

They were catchy/muscial enough that my daughter (age 9) was singing the cockroach song about 10 minutes after hearing it.

ariich · « **Reply #2363 on:** December 21, 2013, 03:24:40 PM »

Quote from: Heretic on December 21, 2013, 11:47:25 AM

Quote from: KevShmev on December 21, 2013, 10:30:05 AM
Well, those Gentle Giant-like multi-part harmonies are often not to my liking. Even when Neal Morse does them (when he did with Spock's or on his own as a solo artist), they are very hit or miss for me. They tend to sound too corny and not really all that musical to me, so once this song started off with them, I was like, "Oh great, this crap again." But even the "normal"-type vocals in the song weren't to my liking, so it wasn't just that.

Sooo listen to a different song on the album instead of arguably the most quirky song they've recorded? Falling Back to Earth or Pareidolia might be more up your alley.

STOP MAKING SENSE

BlackInk · « **Reply #2364 on:** December 25, 2013, 04:54:15 AM »

Just saw Haken's christmas greeting and holy shit what a singer Ross is.

Zydar · « **Reply #2365 on:** December 25, 2013, 06:59:34 AM »

Quote from: BlackInk on December 25, 2013, 04:54:15 AM

Just saw Haken's christmas greeting and holy shit what a singer Ross is.

Yeah, this one.

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

I love that they're continuing with the puppets from the Cockroach King video

Mister Gold · « **Reply #2366 on:** December 25, 2013, 09:27:37 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on December 25, 2013, 06:59:34 AM

Quote from: BlackInk on December 25, 2013, 04:54:15 AM
Just saw Haken's christmas greeting and holy shit what a singer Ross is.

Yeah, this one.

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

I love that they're continuing with the puppets from the Cockroach King video

I really hope we keep seeing those puppets. I love 'em.

mike099 · « **Reply #2367 on:** December 25, 2013, 12:23:54 PM »

Every morning at work the first cd I listen to is The Mountain. I was half way thru the cd and had to take a leak and this is what I found on the urinal. I did not bow before the cockroach, but I did let him/her go first. After I took the picture, I flushed it.

ariich · « **Reply #2368 on:** December 25, 2013, 03:51:36 PM »

Quote from: Zydar on December 25, 2013, 06:59:34 AM

Quote from: BlackInk on December 25, 2013, 04:54:15 AM
Just saw Haken's christmas greeting and holy shit what a singer Ross is.

Yeah, this one.

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

I love that they're continuing with the puppets from the Cockroach King video

Yeah I really like it, such a nice performance from Ross.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #2369 on:** December 26, 2013, 08:52:04 PM »

Finally got The Mountain for Christmas. While there's some great songs on it, there's some others I really don't care for and as a whole it's good, but not fantastic.

Also, Cockroach King is one of the catchiest things ever. Might be my favorite song on the album.

EDIT: 66666 views holy shit

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2370 on:** December 26, 2013, 09:06:48 PM »

I heard The Mountain for the first time yesterday. Pretty fantastic, one of the best albums I've heard from 2013 (although I haven't heard very many.

).

Cockroach King is actually my least favorite so far, but it may grow on me.

Mosh · « **Reply #2371 on:** December 26, 2013, 09:17:37 PM »

It was my least favorite for awhile too. While it hasn't jumped too high in my rankings, I think it's a pretty great song now.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2372 on:** December 26, 2013, 09:18:57 PM »

Yeah, I can see that. I mean, I didn't hate it. I thought the beginning was really good, but it kind of lost me near the middle. Definitely needs more listens, though.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #2373 on:** December 31, 2013, 04:04:13 AM »

I got the album for Christmas, and although I found the first listen very underwhelming, it's growing on me

jammindude · « **Reply #2374 on:** December 31, 2013, 10:02:05 AM »

That limited edition is *REALLY* hard to get ahold of.

I can't even find any on Ebay....or the used re-sellers on Amazon....or the official website.

You'd think *someone* would have one.

GasparXR · « **Reply #2375 on:** December 31, 2013, 10:18:29 AM »

Quote from: jammindude on December 31, 2013, 10:02:05 AM

You'd think *somebody* would have one.

But apparently *nobody* does.

davidolson22 · « **Reply #2376 on:** December 31, 2013, 04:37:22 PM »

Quote from: jammindude on December 31, 2013, 10:02:05 AM

That limited edition is *REALLY* hard to get ahold of.

I can't even find any on Ebay....or the used re-sellers on Amazon....or the official website.

You'd think *someone* would have one.

I just got the regular edition from Amazon and it had the bonus tracks. Not sure if that's what you wanted.

GasparXR · « **Reply #2377 on:** December 31, 2013, 04:42:32 PM »

Quote from: davidolson22 on December 31, 2013, 04:37:22 PM

Quote from: jammindude on December 31, 2013, 10:02:05 AM
That limited edition is *REALLY* hard to get ahold of.

I can't even find any on Ebay....or the used re-sellers on Amazon....or the official website.

You'd think *someone* would have one.

I just got the regular edition from Amazon and it had the bonus tracks. Not sure if that's what you wanted.

Mine was the standard jewel case and also came with the bonus tracks.

Mosh · « **Reply #2378 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:12:33 PM »

That's the only version I could find. Is there another, extra special edition?

jammindude · « **Reply #2379 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:38:13 PM »

Quote from: Mosh on December 31, 2013, 08:12:33 PM

That's the only version I could find. Is there another, extra special edition?

Digipack with a bonus CD.

Not sure if it's just a CD with the bonus tracks or more.

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