Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 441230 times)

Heretic · « **Reply #385 on:** August 06, 2015, 08:18:44 PM »

For those who haven't listened much to the tracks, how? Crystallised is like, Haken's best song yet.

Nick · « **Reply #386 on:** August 06, 2015, 08:19:59 PM »

I mean, it's easily their best epic, if you get knocked about the head several times and lose all memory of Celestial Elixir and Falling Back to Earth.

jammindude · « **Reply #387 on:** August 06, 2015, 08:36:58 PM »

Of all their epics, Crystallized is definitely their most cohesive. I think it's easily their greatest song. But the other epics are phenomenal as well.

This band is just at their "can do no wrong" phase and I'm just eating it up at the moment.

GasparXR · « **Reply #388 on:** August 06, 2015, 09:31:31 PM »

I'm very excited for the next album! I know that it will be Haken at its core but I also know that at this stage in their career, it will be a considerable change from the last album (as the previous releases have been).

Lucien · « **Reply #389 on:** August 06, 2015, 09:38:33 PM »

Yeah, Crystallised is their best song, easily.

Cedar redaC · « **Reply #390 on:** August 06, 2015, 10:38:02 PM »

I listened to all the albums and Restoration today. I am thoroughly convinced that Haken is where it's at. There was not a bad song in the bunch. A live album would be amazing if the ppusa video of Celestial Elixir is any indicator of what we could expect.

ariich · « **Reply #391 on:** August 07, 2015, 03:20:18 AM »

I don't even think Crystallised is the best song on the EP, let alone in their catalogue.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #392 on:** August 07, 2015, 08:59:53 AM »

Oh, I think it is the best on the EP, but it's a really strong EP.

Their best song overall? I'm not sure. Celestial Elixir is probably still it for me.

GasparXR · « **Reply #393 on:** August 07, 2015, 11:04:36 AM »

I still think Visions is their best epic, and probably their best song, but if there's any song that competes for best song in my books, its Cockroach King. It's generally the song I show to people that gets them into the band because it's so wacky and catchy.

Scorpion · « **Reply #394 on:** August 07, 2015, 11:48:37 AM »

I'm not a huge fan of Haken's mega epics. Cockroach King and Deathless remain their best songs imo.

Sacul · « **Reply #395 on:** August 07, 2015, 12:07:46 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on August 07, 2015, 11:48:37 AM

I'm not a huge fan of Haken's mega epics. In Memoriam and Deathless remain their best songs imo.

FTFM.

erwinrafael · « **Reply #396 on:** August 07, 2015, 05:38:16 PM »

Best song for me is still the unofficial epic The Mind's Eye - Portals - Shapeshifter. Love the melodies, the lyrics, and the instrumental is really impressive.

But for an "official" song, Visions is the best for me. The narrative is great, the music fit the narrative, and the feel is epic. And it also has Ray's best drumming performance.

Celestial Elixir is good, but what pulls it down for me is the lack of a climax. I think a long song always needs a climax so that there would be a payoff for listening to a very long song. Crystallized feels like a manufactured epic. The start is great, and then it descended into redundant and repetitive instrumentals that do not add enough variety to justify its length.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #397 on:** August 07, 2015, 11:38:26 PM »

I consider Nobody to be one of their best songs. Its simple, beautiful, has great vocals, and powerful lyrics. I'm amazed it's a bonus song.

Crow · « **Reply #398 on:** August 07, 2015, 11:45:11 PM »

ive never been too sold on Restoration, I think the songs are alright but none of them do that much for me. I don't like Darkest Light as much as Blind, for starters, some of the best parts got cut and it's really repetitive and dull for the last minute or so.

me7 · « **Reply #399 on:** August 08, 2015, 01:52:40 AM »

Quote from: Ben_Jamin on August 07, 2015, 11:38:26 PM

I consider Nobody to be one of their best songs. Its simple, beautiful, has great vocals, and powerful lyrics. I'm amazed it's a bonus song.

Isn't it an alternative orchestration of Somebody?

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #400 on:** August 08, 2015, 06:03:20 AM »

It speaks to the strength of the band that there are so many different answers to "What is your favorite song by *insert band name*?"

jonnybaxy · « **Reply #401 on:** September 16, 2015, 02:53:22 PM »

So everyone still love Haken?

I've been listening non stop, Going seeing them again this Friday.

First time I met and chatted with Ray,

Second time I met them all and chatted for a few hours!

Who knows what will happen the third time!!!

mike099 · « **Reply #402 on:** September 16, 2015, 07:18:46 PM »

Quote from: jonnybaxy on September 16, 2015, 02:53:22 PM

So everyone still love Haken?

I've been listening non stop, Going seeing them again this Friday.

First time I met and chatted with Ray,

Second time I met them all and chatted for a few hours!

Who knows what will happen the third time!!!

A lot of the bands I want to see are overseas. Haken, Beardfish, Steven Wilson. I want to make a trip to England. My wife is from Derby and I told her that we could go and while she visited family, I could take in the concerts in England and surrounding countries.

Enjoy the show! Cannot wait for the new cd!

jammindude · « **Reply #403 on:** September 16, 2015, 07:19:46 PM »

I've been overwhelmed by new stuff lately...but still love my Haken. Best new band in a decade...

BlackInk · « **Reply #404 on:** September 16, 2015, 10:58:03 PM »

Going to see them in Gothenburg in a few weeks, first time!

ariich · « **Reply #405 on:** September 16, 2015, 11:51:05 PM »

Seeing them tonight and then hopefully hanging with them (or Hen and Ray at least) for BTBAM's set.

Zydar · « **Reply #406 on:** September 17, 2015, 12:30:20 AM »

Still a fan, yes.

This FB status update from 7 September is an interesting one:

"If we were to say that album #4 will have a strong '80s' influence, how would that make you feel?"

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #407 on:** September 17, 2015, 12:49:56 AM »

Oh that caught my attention!

BlackInk · « **Reply #408 on:** September 17, 2015, 06:10:56 AM »

Quote from: ariich on September 16, 2015, 11:51:05 PM

Seeing them tonight and then hopefully hanging with them (or Hen and Ray at least) for BTBAM's set.

Last night I dreamt that Ross was the star of some hollywood action movie. Rocking Matrixy sun glasses and kicking ass. It was awesome. Tell him if you see him. Or is that weird?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #409 on:** September 17, 2015, 06:22:26 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on September 17, 2015, 12:30:20 AM

Still a fan, yes.

This FB status update from 7 September is an interesting one:

"If we were to say that album #4 will have a strong '80s' influence, how would that make you feel?"

Look for my post on that FB post Zy. They respond to fans all the time. Very cool. I posted a pick from the RoSfest show and the bass player and family liked the picture. Really cool seeing the family involved in following the band.

Cedar redaC · « **Reply #410 on:** September 17, 2015, 12:41:12 PM »

That's something I like about Haken. They're super down to earth. (There's got to be a falling back to earth joke here somewhere).

ariich · « **Reply #411 on:** September 17, 2015, 05:36:18 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on September 17, 2015, 06:22:26 AM

Really cool seeing the family involved in following the band.

Definitely! Ray's parents are family friends that we've known for years and they're awesome (and incredibly Irish). And Hen's dad and wife (and his siblings usually) make it to basically every London show plus some of the others.

I caught Hen for a good catch up after their set tonight, always a pleasure. Learning more and more about his new Nova Collective band with Dan Briggs of BTBAM (though I already know quite a bit about it through other means that I can't disclose). Really exciting stuff.

I also finally got to meet Connor, who seemed like a really cool guy, definitely a great fit for the band!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #412 on:** September 17, 2015, 06:16:06 PM »

Rich, the interaction I had was fantastic. I joked with Connor if he's got the British lingo yet, and the band broke out in laughter and Connor sadly said no and laughed. They were great.

ariich · « **Reply #413 on:** September 18, 2015, 03:10:19 AM »

Nice.

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #414 on:** September 18, 2015, 08:40:01 AM »

Really looking forward to the next full length album. 3 albums and an EP just isn't enough.

mike099 · « **Reply #415 on:** September 18, 2015, 11:28:30 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on September 17, 2015, 12:30:20 AM

Still a fan, yes.

This FB status update from 7 September is an interesting one:

"If we were to say that album #4 will have a strong '80s' influence, how would that make you feel?"

My first thought was the hair metal bands of the 80's. That would not be a good fit for Haken.

I like the way they are taking the time to record the album. Should sound great.

Never would happen, but would love to see Haken, Beardfish and Frost in one concert.

Sacul · « **Reply #416 on:** September 18, 2015, 12:00:35 PM »

What if they go full disco.

GasparXR · « **Reply #417 on:** September 18, 2015, 12:36:37 PM »

Quote from: Sacul on September 18, 2015, 12:00:35 PM

What if they go full disco.

Well, except for their EP, their albums have filled an entire disco.

jonnybaxy · « **Reply #418 on:** September 19, 2015, 10:17:35 AM »

Awesome gig last night, and once again I shared a few words with them as Rich and Conner were locked out of their back room for a few minutes

Then I saw Ross and met Diego for the first time, seemed welcoming of my comments

Such a down to earth band, met them every time i've seen them almost by accident

A few blurry photos; I was rather close, Also pic 3... Diego with a keytar!!

goo-goo · « **Reply #419 on:** September 19, 2015, 10:58:09 AM »

Just got my Restoration CD

News: Track-by-track video for Paralyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5TbGbalPs&feature=youtu.be

Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 441230 times)