Author Topic: The Haken thread v. Restoration (Read 418457 times)

Nel · « **Reply #350 on:** July 21, 2011, 05:31:55 PM »

Quote from: Zook on July 21, 2011, 04:43:12 PM

COOL!!! MORE UNNECESSARY CIRCUS MUSIC YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

That is honestly my only problem with Aquarius. Everything else is golden, but those Rudess-esque zany parts really take me out of the music.

Zook · « **Reply #351 on:** July 21, 2011, 05:38:29 PM »

Quote from: Nel on July 21, 2011, 05:31:55 PM

Quote from: Zook on July 21, 2011, 04:43:12 PM
COOL!!! MORE UNNECESSARY CIRCUS MUSIC YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

That is honestly my only problem with Aquarius. Everything else is golden, but those Rudess-esque zany parts really take me out of the music.

I actually like Rudess' zany bits (not so much bebot), but what he does live or in studio isn't too distracting, but on Aquarius, it's completely random and unnecessary. Maybe it's because of the Mermaid circus freak theme, but what they do, like you said, takes me out of the music, and leaves me thinking, "WTF?".

That's why I made edits of Celestial Elixir and Streams, taking out the nonsense and growls. Makes for a better listening experience.

Nick · « **Reply #352 on:** July 21, 2011, 06:28:04 PM »

Well, it looks like I'll be having a ProgPower attending friend get me a present while she's there.

ariich · « **Reply #353 on:** July 22, 2011, 01:41:19 AM »

Zook I'm pretty sure that stuff isn't going anywhere. But I love all that, it's part of what makes Haken so unique.

carl320 · « **Reply #354 on:** July 23, 2011, 10:03:36 PM »

It (the zany circus music) still seems out of place to me, but there are so many dark/emotional moments in the music that I think of the zany music as a respite. Plus now I'm used to it so it would sound weird without it.

Elsydeon · « **Reply #355 on:** July 23, 2011, 10:12:34 PM »

Christ, just how much more awesome can September contain!?

Psy · « **Reply #356 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:28:43 PM »

Just found out that Haken have released a teaser for their upcoming album 'Visions'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um8xAjt50iU&feature=player_embedded

I'm super pumped for this album considering that Aquarius is by far my favourite album of the past year. It's out October.

ghostnotes · « **Reply #357 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:41:38 PM »

Just had one of those forum moments where you realize you've been skipping over an epic thread. I loved Aquarius, can't wait for this.

ariich · « **Reply #358 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:44:27 PM »

Love the album art, and that teaser really does tease so much. You can just tell it's about to go into something EPIC and then... nothing. Love it!

Nick · « **Reply #359 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:45:39 PM »

I have a feeling that's going to lead into something super heavy and epic, and be all the more awesome for it.

John94 · « **Reply #360 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:51:53 PM »

Can't wait. Love Haken, even got a copy of their demos from one of the members. Sounds like a big epic from the teaser.

Damn, I'm gunna be out of pocket in Sept/Oct.

jsem · « **Reply #361 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:54:37 PM »

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I Magnini'd.

I can't wait for this to drop. My birthday's in September, Opeth in Sep, DT in Sep, Haken in Sep... This autumn cannot get any better.

ariich · « **Reply #362 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:57:48 PM »

Quote from: John94 on July 26, 2011, 03:51:53 PM

Can't wait. Love Haken, even got a copy of their demos from one of the members.

Pfft, I got it before they were even selling it or sending it out as a promo.

John94 · « **Reply #363 on:** July 26, 2011, 04:05:55 PM »

I just asked for one and I got one along with some promo stuff from Aquarium.

I hope Haken do well. They are clearly very talented and make good music. I love how Rich just leaves his nice JP guitars to dangle on his neck while he plays keys!

Nel · « **Reply #364 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:01:21 PM »

Heh, I just realized I still have "Black Seed" from a cd from a Prog magazine. It's the only pre-Aquarius song I know.

Anyway, this new one looks fantastic. My poor wallet can't take much more awesome.

Gadough · « **Reply #365 on:** July 27, 2011, 01:15:39 AM »

Ryan introduced me to these guys today with the song "Streams." I loved it. A lot. I would ask for recommendations, but I see they only have one album currently...so I'll listen to that and report back with my opinion.

Kosmo · « **Reply #366 on:** July 27, 2011, 05:04:20 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on July 27, 2011, 01:15:39 AM

Ryan introduced me to these guys today with the song "Streams." I loved it. A lot. I would ask for recommendations, but I see they only have one album currently...so I'll listen to that and report back with my opinion.

You're going to like it.

jsem · « **Reply #367 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:10:33 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on July 27, 2011, 01:15:39 AM

Ryan introduced me to these guys today with the song "Streams." I loved it. A lot. I would ask for recommendations, but I see they only have one album currently...so I'll listen to that and report back with my opinion.

What took you so long?

zxlkho · « **Reply #368 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:18:42 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on July 27, 2011, 01:15:39 AM

Ryan introduced me to these guys today with the song "Streams." I loved it. A lot. I would ask for recommendations, but I see they only have one album currently...so I'll listen to that and report back with my opinion.

You're welcome.

Gadough · « **Reply #369 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:37:00 PM »

Quote from: jsem on July 27, 2011, 11:10:33 AM

Quote from: Gadough on July 27, 2011, 01:15:39 AM
Ryan introduced me to these guys today with the song "Streams." I loved it. A lot. I would ask for recommendations, but I see they only have one album currently...so I'll listen to that and report back with my opinion.
What took you so long?

I'm always late to the party with shit like this.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #370 on:** July 27, 2011, 01:05:09 PM »

Teaser voice sounds like the spoken word parts from one of the demo tracks (I think it was on blind?)

ariich · « **Reply #371 on:** July 27, 2011, 02:00:33 PM »

It was indeed Blind, and those were taken from a film. Might be the same thing this time, not sure.

jsem · « **Reply #372 on:** July 27, 2011, 02:10:19 PM »

I haven't heard the demo yet... where can I get my hands on it.

edit: nvm I can stream it on their website.. lol

pulsefloyd · « **Reply #373 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:13:05 PM »

Quote from: jsem on July 27, 2011, 02:10:19 PM

I haven't heard the demo yet... where can I get my hands on it.

edit: nvm I can stream it on their website.. lol

Hi Nel,

If you send me a postal address I'll burn you a copy of the demo and stick it in the mail.

I'm a friend of the band and they have put my email in the info section of their facebook page for anyone who wants a demo.

ptr1932@aol.com

Cheers, PJH.

www.hakenmusic.com

hakenmusic@hotmail.co.uk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPWy28gBYU

ghostnotes · « **Reply #374 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:45:51 PM »

Those parts (you know what parts I'm talkin' about) in "Drowning in the Flood" and "Celestial Elixir" = some of my favorite 2010 music moments.

Psy · « **Reply #375 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:10:29 AM »

Agreed. The keyboard part at 4:30ish is by far one of my favourite music moments and it would be a shame if they stopped doing such crazy things on the new album.

Nel · « **Reply #376 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:30:58 PM »

Quote from: pulsefloyd on July 27, 2011, 03:13:05 PM

Quote from: jsem on July 27, 2011, 02:10:19 PM
I haven't heard the demo yet... where can I get my hands on it.

edit: nvm I can stream it on their website.. lol
Hi Nel,

If you send me a postal address I'll burn you a copy of the demo and stick it in the mail.

I'm a friend of the band and they have put my email in the info section of their facebook page for anyone who wants a demo.

ptr1932@aol.com

Cheers, PJH.

www.hakenmusic.com

hakenmusic@hotmail.co.uk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPWy28gBYU

Sent you an email back. That would be awesome, dude. Thanks!

Global Laziness · « **Reply #377 on:** July 29, 2011, 11:14:54 AM »

This is fantastic news! So excited!

Kyo · « **Reply #378 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:37:32 AM »

Judging from the quality of Nocturnal Conspiracy and Insomnia, which were played live at Night of the Prog in July, this should be really, really good:

1. Premonition - 4:10
2. Nocturnal Conspiracy - 13:08
3. Insomnia - 6:06
4. The Mind's Eye - 4:05
5. Portals - 5:27
6. Shapeshifter - 8:08
7. Deathless - 8:04
8. Visions - 22:25

The US release has been announced for October 25. If you want it earlier, you'll have to attend one of Haken's September live gigs, either at ProgPower USA in Atlanta or at the Generation Prog Festival in Nürnberg, Germany.

Oh yeah: In addition to the 22 minute title track, songs no. 4, 5 and 6 are connected, creating a ~18 minute suite.

faemir · « **Reply #379 on:** August 07, 2011, 09:12:04 AM »

All I can say:

Elsydeon · « **Reply #380 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:25:38 AM »

oh my god. This will be amazing, I'm going to be a very happy camper on october 25

Heretic · « **Reply #381 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:45:15 AM »

Track listing is awesome. Looking forward to hearing this! I hope they release a song/single before the album is released.

Groundhog · « **Reply #382 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:05:59 AM »

Oh man, too many albums coming out. My wallet does not like this. Aquarius was great and is one of the more dynamic records out there.

Hope to hear more of that.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #383 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:21:14 AM »

Wow, really cool album cover there.

Kinda looking forward to this. Although I'm no fan of the zany circus music, I've learned to just tune it out and focus on the actual good music instead.

Jaq · « **Reply #384 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:51:23 AM »

Decided to give these guys a try, and my initial impression is-hey, wow, a progressive metal band that has heard of Kansas! Really got a big time Kansas vibe off the start of "Streams." I kind of see what people are saying about the zany keyboard parts, but they do have a certain kind of charm. Thus far-and this is kind of weird for me, given my love of technical death metal-the only thing I don't really like are the death metal vocals. They just seem to wander in totally randomly, and don't add a lot to the song. Otherwise, liking these guys a lot, and maybe the death metal vocals will grow on me.

(edit): Ohh, that instrumental break in "Aquarium": GODLIKE.

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