Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 441325 times)

Nick · « **Reply #1575 on:** September 05, 2016, 08:52:00 PM »

So the main leg of Hakation is over. I've gotta reset and get ready for ProgPower, but a few thoughts.

-If you can reasonably see this and you aren't, shame on you. These are two amazing young bands, and both are on fire.
-Thank You Scientist is SO MUCH FUN live. Seen them before, but now a few times right up front and it is just such a blast. They are awesome guys too, and I've had way too much fun talking to them over the past few days.
-Haken's set is quite amazing, and they went pretty all out on the top live stuff. They are tighter than ever, and it's amazing to see how far they've come. They've got a young and large crowd at every show. Buffalo, a relatively small market probably had at least 200 people. Montreal had over 350. I've seen progmetal bands come over and struggle to play to 50 people. What they have accomplished is awesome.
-Celestial. Fucking. Elixir. Finally, and it is everything I hoped live.
-King makes the best fucking breakfast. He is on top of his chef game, and you always have my eternal thanks for your awesome hospitality.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #1576 on:** September 06, 2016, 08:05:43 AM »

So pumped for the NYC show tonight. My body is not ready for Crystallised live.

Also, was out for a run before work this morning, and I turned a corner right as the sun was coming up over the trees and Bound by Gravity was playing. Just a really nice, quiet moment that really struck me.

Nick · « **Reply #1577 on:** September 06, 2016, 10:36:31 AM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on September 06, 2016, 08:05:43 AM

So pumped for the NYC show tonight. My body is not ready for Crystallised live.

Also, was out for a run before work this morning, and I turned a corner right as the sun was coming up over the trees and Bound by Gravity was playing. Just a really nice, quiet moment that really struck me.

I hate to tell you this, and I'm not joking, your body may not have to be ready...

axeman90210 · « **Reply #1578 on:** September 06, 2016, 11:02:29 AM »

Quote from: Nick on September 06, 2016, 10:36:31 AM

Quote from: axeman90210 on September 06, 2016, 08:05:43 AM
So pumped for the NYC show tonight. My body is not ready for Crystallised live.

Also, was out for a run before work this morning, and I turned a corner right as the sun was coming up over the trees and Bound by Gravity was playing. Just a really nice, quiet moment that really struck me.

I hate to tell you this, and I'm not joking, your body may not have to be ready...

Ah, oh well

Quote from: Nick on September 05, 2016, 08:52:00 PM

-King makes the best fucking breakfast. He is on top of his chef game, and you always have my eternal thanks for your awesome hospitality.

Now I'm just jealous that I was always halfway in between king and the shows that we went to, I want delicious breakfast.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1579 on:** September 06, 2016, 11:15:55 AM »

Imagining brewing, staying over then the breakfast. Make it so Bill.

mike099 · « **Reply #1580 on:** September 06, 2016, 11:59:03 AM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on September 06, 2016, 08:05:43 AM

So pumped for the NYC show tonight. My body is not ready for Crystallised live.

Also, was out for a run before work this morning, and I turned a corner right as the sun was coming up over the trees and Bound by Gravity was playing. Just a really nice, quiet moment that really struck me.

Would love to see these guys. I did not realize they were playing to that small of a crowd. Heck, Nashville could draw that many or more.

Bound by Gravity is my last song I listen to each night on my ipod. Awesome song!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1581 on:** September 06, 2016, 12:24:36 PM »

Nick · « **Reply #1582 on:** September 06, 2016, 01:27:03 PM »

I'll see your bet and raise you...

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1583 on:** September 06, 2016, 01:41:15 PM »

I have about 40. Lol

Implode · « **Reply #1584 on:** September 06, 2016, 03:02:10 PM »

I tried to take out my phone as little as possible for this time.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1585 on:** September 06, 2016, 03:49:05 PM »

Spoiler.

I wish I took out my phone to video the fans during the dubstep section in The Endless Knot. The fans were jumping up and down and it was so damn fun to see.

Implode · « **Reply #1586 on:** September 06, 2016, 03:57:52 PM »

I was thinking that too. Awesome moment.

Nick · « **Reply #1587 on:** September 06, 2016, 08:46:31 PM »

Okay, here we go, words I never thought I'd say.

I really loved jumping with the crowd every night when the dubstep started.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1588 on:** September 06, 2016, 09:05:01 PM »

That's one of my favorite moments on the album. I'll be jumping come saturday.

countoftuscany42 · « **Reply #1589 on:** September 07, 2016, 08:23:23 PM »

is anyone here by any chance selling a ticket to the LA show? waited too long to move on it and they sold out $:-\$

The Letter M · « **Reply #1590 on:** September 07, 2016, 10:09:51 PM »

I was thinking about this the other day - have Haken ever given thought to releasing a live album? AFAIK, they don't have any official live offerings, be it a CD or video release, but I'd love to get one someday, especially considering they have 4 albums of material under their belts, there's a LOT of music they could release from touring.

-Marc.

ariich · « **Reply #1591 on:** September 07, 2016, 11:57:43 PM »

They have definitely given it thought (I discussed it with Ray when we went to see The Dear Hunter, I think) and want to do it - it's just a matter of when it'll make sense, where to record it, etc.

lonestar · « **Reply #1592 on:** September 08, 2016, 01:10:12 AM »

Damn, you guys got me fucking pumped for the show!!!! Just eleven more days!!!

axeman90210 · « **Reply #1593 on:** September 08, 2016, 07:24:10 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on September 08, 2016, 01:10:12 AM

Damn, you guys got me fucking pumped for the show!!!! Just eleven more days!!!

Gird your loins.

Quote from: Nick on September 06, 2016, 08:46:31 PM

Okay, here we go, words I never thought I'd say.

I really loved jumping with the crowd every night when the dubstep started.

Quote from: cramx3 on September 06, 2016, 09:05:01 PM

That's one of my favorite moments on the album. I'll be jumping come saturday.

Yeah, definitely one of the best parts of the show the other night. That section's so good I basically get impatient listening to the first two minutes of the song waiting for the

-ness to get here. Same thing happens when Hymn of a Thousand Voices is on and I'm just sitting here impatient for the awesome riff of Our New World to kick in.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1594 on:** September 08, 2016, 11:50:37 AM »

Quote from: ariich on September 07, 2016, 11:57:43 PM

They have definitely given it thought (I discussed it with Ray when we went to see The Dear Hunter, I think) and want to do it - it's just a matter of when it'll make sense, where to record it, etc.

Saturday seems like a good opportunity since it seems like progpower is recorded anyway and other bands have released live albums from that show.

comment · « **Reply #1595 on:** September 08, 2016, 08:53:58 PM »

HAKEN IS ROCKING FREDERICK RIGHT NOW! Nice small venue... The band walked right by at arms length and waved. ... They are killing it now. So good live!

comment · « **Reply #1596 on:** September 08, 2016, 10:06:48 PM »

Great concert... Here's the set list:

Affinity
Falling Back To Earth
1985
Earthrise
Pareidolia
The Architect
Deathless
Cockroach
Endless Knot

What a class act. It was great meeting the band and shaking their hands. Unbelievable!

If you like Haken I think it's a good idea to try and catch them now because as they grow they may not be as accessible as they are now. ... The band was great.

Rattlehead · « **Reply #1597 on:** September 09, 2016, 06:40:24 PM »

I saw them on Tuesday and it was one of the best shows I've been to in a long time. I got to meet Rich briefly and he seems like such a genuinely nice, humble guy. Haken is becoming one of my favorite bands. I had to hit up the merch table and bought an awesome hoodie, t-shirt and sticker. I want to rep these guys, more people need to know about them!

KevShmev · « **Reply #1598 on:** September 10, 2016, 07:28:43 AM »

Quote from: comment on September 08, 2016, 10:06:48 PM

If you like Haken I think it's a good idea to try and catch them now because as they grow they may not be as accessible as they are now. ... The band was great.

I'm curious as to what you think their upside is from a popularity standpoint. Given their style, it's hard to imagine their appeal getting any broader than it is now. And that's okay. The last two albums are very good and they appear to have established themselves as one of the most well-liked bands in a niche subgenre at the moment. Nothing wrong with that.

comment · « **Reply #1599 on:** September 10, 2016, 11:42:43 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on September 10, 2016, 07:28:43 AM

Quote from: comment on September 08, 2016, 10:06:48 PM
If you like Haken I think it's a good idea to try and catch them now because as they grow they may not be as accessible as they are now. ... The band was great.

I'm curious as to what you think their upside is from a popularity standpoint. Given their style, it's hard to imagine their appeal getting any broader than it is now. And that's okay. The last two albums are very good and they appear to have established themselves as one of the most well-liked bands in a niche subgenre at the moment. Nothing wrong with that.

I just think as record sales and exposure increase then so do the crowds. It's not a season for metal/prog so I don't think they'll have a Pull Me Under hit on the radio, but in the prog world they could grow as popular as DT, me thinks.

comment · « **Reply #1600 on:** September 10, 2016, 11:47:54 AM »

Quote from: Rattlehead on September 09, 2016, 06:40:24 PM

I saw them on Tuesday and it was one of the best shows I've been to in a long time. I got to meet Rich briefly and he seems like such a genuinely nice, humble guy. Haken is becoming one of my favorite bands. I had to hit up the merch table and bought an awesome hoodie, t-shirt and sticker. I want to rep these guys, more people need to know about them!

One of my best shows too. I never do Merch (expensive) but I got a T for $20 this time. I had such a great time, I would have bought another, but I had a few beers and ran out of cash. 🙂 I got to chat with Dieggo for awhile. We had a cigarette together right out front after the show. Lol. So fun!

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #1601 on:** September 10, 2016, 02:59:50 PM »

I fucking love Visions (the song).

It may seem a bit controversial but it's my favourite of all their epics I think. I really love it.

Everyone generally seems to rank others higher from what I remember though.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1602 on:** September 10, 2016, 03:09:59 PM »

Pumped to see them in a few hours!

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #1603 on:** September 10, 2016, 06:34:58 PM »

Quote from: twosuitsluke on September 10, 2016, 02:59:50 PM

I fucking love Visions (the song).

It may seem a bit controversial but it's my favourite of all their epics I think. I really love it.

Everyone generally seems to rank others higher from what I remember though.

You're right, and I don't get it. It's still my favourite record too, even though Affinity is right up against it.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #1604 on:** September 11, 2016, 12:32:41 AM »

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on September 10, 2016, 06:34:58 PM

Quote from: twosuitsluke on September 10, 2016, 02:59:50 PM
I fucking love Visions (the song).

It may seem a bit controversial but it's my favourite of all their epics I think. I really love it.

Everyone generally seems to rank others higher from what I remember though.

You're right, and I don't get it. It's still my favourite record too, even though Affinity is right up against it.

I think I prefer Visions over Affinity too just slightly. I still think The Mountain is their #1 for me but honestly I think all their albums are great and ranked very close together.

There was a lot of hype around Affinity when it came out and I heard lots of people saying it was going to be their album of the year. That's fair enough but for me I don't think it will be AOTY. It will likely make my top 10 though. Lots of great albums this year.

Art · « **Reply #1605 on:** September 15, 2016, 06:48:04 AM »

just getting into Haken in the last days. I had listened to them before, but it never "clicked". I had tried Aquarius at that time.

I liked Visions, but was not blown away. I love The Mountain and Restoration, though. The material on this album and EP is really strong!

Haven´t listened to Affinity yet.

countoftuscany42 · « **Reply #1606 on:** September 15, 2016, 05:21:50 PM »

Quote from: countoftuscany42 on September 07, 2016, 08:23:23 PM

is anyone here by any chance selling a ticket to the LA show? waited too long to move on it and they sold out $:-\$

Still looking if anyone is selling!

jammindude · « **Reply #1607 on:** September 15, 2016, 10:37:11 PM »

Quote from: Art on September 15, 2016, 06:48:04 AM

just getting into Haken in the last days. I had listened to them before, but it never "clicked". I had tried Aquarius at that time.

I liked Visions, but was not blown away. I love The Mountain and Restoration, though. The material on this album and EP is really strong!

Haven´t listened to Affinity yet.

Be prepared for a COMPLETELY different sound. I think it's amazing, and it's gotten great reviews....but it does put meaning into the term "progressive"

Art · « **Reply #1608 on:** September 16, 2016, 12:19:02 PM »

Quote from: jammindude on September 15, 2016, 10:37:11 PM

Quote from: Art on September 15, 2016, 06:48:04 AM
just getting into Haken in the last days. I had listened to them before, but it never "clicked". I had tried Aquarius at that time.

I liked Visions, but was not blown away. I love The Mountain and Restoration, though. The material on this album and EP is really strong!

Haven´t listened to Affinity yet.

Be prepared for a COMPLETELY different sound. I think it's amazing, and it's gotten great reviews....but it does put meaning into the term "progressive"

Tell me about it! I hve listened to Affinity 3 or 4 times now and it it, for me, their best material! AOTY contender for sure!

KevShmev · « **Reply #1609 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:34:58 AM »

I think it's a major exaggeration to say it is a completely different sound, but they definitely added some new elements to their pre-existing sound.

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Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 441325 times)