Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 451824 times)

wizard of Thought · « **Reply #630 on:** February 13, 2016, 11:58:13 AM »

Quote from: BlackInk on February 13, 2016, 10:39:42 AM

Yeah, why did Aquarius disappear from everywhere?

This. I`m basically looking everywhere to find a copy, since I`m a fan only since last year and it`s a struggle to not have one album, especially because I love the other ones.

Nick · « **Reply #631 on:** February 13, 2016, 01:57:57 PM »

Quote from: senecadawg2 on February 13, 2016, 09:16:54 AM

Quote from: Implode on February 10, 2016, 03:07:33 PM
Praying they come to the US at some point this year. Their show was one of the highlights of 2015.

Well they're already going to be in the states for a show around September 10th (ProgPower in Atlanta) so I wouldn't be at all surprised if they cushioned that show with a small tour either before or after.

The Magic 8-Ball says "I'd count on it".

Cedar redaC · « **Reply #632 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:44:48 PM »

Now I just need a tour date in SLC or Vegas!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #633 on:** February 14, 2016, 12:46:28 PM »

Quote from: wizard of Thought on February 13, 2016, 11:58:13 AM

Quote from: BlackInk on February 13, 2016, 10:39:42 AM
Yeah, why did Aquarius disappear from everywhere?

This. I`m basically looking everywhere to find a copy, since I`m a fan only since last year and it`s a struggle to not have one album, especially because I love the other ones.

Probably because it is sold out, and they have not reprinted it yet.

darkshade · « **Reply #634 on:** February 14, 2016, 01:12:20 PM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on February 14, 2016, 12:46:28 PM

Quote from: wizard of Thought on February 13, 2016, 11:58:13 AM
Quote from: BlackInk on February 13, 2016, 10:39:42 AM
Yeah, why did Aquarius disappear from everywhere?

This. I`m basically looking everywhere to find a copy, since I`m a fan only since last year and it`s a struggle to not have one album, especially because I love the other ones.

Probably because it is sold out, and they have not reprinted it yet.

I'm glad I snagged a copy from my local store when I was introduced to the band, which was a few months after Visions came out. I wish there was a CD of the recent EP that came out (which by the way, the epic Crystallised is probably the band's best song)

RoeDent · « **Reply #635 on:** February 14, 2016, 01:42:19 PM »

Restoration was released on CD last year.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #636 on:** February 15, 2016, 04:30:59 AM »

Finally gotten around to giving this band a proper chance after hearing so many good things about them on here. Downloaded The Mountain on Saturday night and have certainly not been disappointed, I then had a little look on iTunes last night and noticed that their last EP was only £1.49. I obviously purchased that on the spot and am very much looking forward to giving it a good listen after work

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #637 on:** February 26, 2016, 08:25:48 PM »

... So nobody else is on the Burning Shed mailing list, then?

Quote from: Burning Shed

Haken's fourth album sees the band drawing influence from the oft-neglected Progressive scene of the 1980s.

"The 1970s was a golden age for prog music," explains guitarist Charles Griffiths. "In the past we've taken a lot from bands of that era, especially Gentle Giant, but this time, we've gone more towards the next decade for our inspiration. It means albums like 90125 from Yes, Toto IV and King Crimson's Three of a Perfect Pair. We all love the sounds they used and we've incorporated some of that approach on Affinity."

Includes the 16 minute The Architect featuring Leprous vocalist Einar Solberg.

Limited edition double cd in media book with signed postcard.

Pre-order for April 29th release.

CD 1:

1) affinity.exe (1:26)
2) Initiate (4:16)
3) 1985 (9:08)
4) Lapse (4:44)
5) The Architect (15:40)
6) Earthrise (4:48)
7) Red Giant (6:06)
8) The Endless Knot (5:50)
9) Bound By Gravity (9:29)

CD 2:

1) affinity.exe (1:26)
2) Initiate (instrumental version) (4:16)
3) 1985 (instrumental version) (9:08)
4) Lapse (instrumental version) (4:44)
5) The Architect (instrumental version) (15:40)
6) Earthrise (instrumental version) (4:48)
7) Red Giant (instrumental version) (6:06)
8) The Endless Knot (instrumental version) (5:50)
9) Bound By Gravity (instrumental version) (9:29)

BlackInk · « **Reply #638 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:59:51 PM »

I am so getting this.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #639 on:** February 27, 2016, 05:49:04 AM »

Oh my

King Postwhore · « **Reply #640 on:** February 27, 2016, 05:51:28 AM »

I am excite.

Nekov · « **Reply #641 on:** February 27, 2016, 07:53:20 AM »

Well, now I'm all

wizard of Thought · « **Reply #642 on:** February 27, 2016, 09:28:54 AM »

Bit off-topic, but has anyone living in Europe previously preordered something on Burning Shed and did the article arrive on time? I`m thinking about preordering Affinity there, but I could also wait until it hits Amazon (I hope the Limited Edition will), because I`m almost 100% sure Amazon will send it on release date.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #643 on:** February 27, 2016, 10:13:11 AM »

*Touches himself*

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #644 on:** February 27, 2016, 10:32:03 AM »

Quote from: wizard of Thought on February 27, 2016, 09:28:54 AM

Bit off-topic, but has anyone living in Europe previously preordered something on Burning Shed and did the article arrive on time? I`m thinking about preordering Affinity there, but I could also wait until it hits Amazon (I hope the Limited Edition will), because I`m almost 100% sure Amazon will send it on release date.

I'm in Canada and get stuff a day or two after release date. So I'm pretty sure you'd get it like a week before me! Obviously depends on when they actually receive stock, though.

wizard of Thought · « **Reply #645 on:** February 27, 2016, 10:45:26 AM »

OK, thanks for the info! I`ll probably preorder Affinity and get tickets for the show in Cologne by tomorrow then. the hype is real

The Letter M · « **Reply #646 on:** February 27, 2016, 08:04:35 PM »

Saw the pre-order up on Burning Shed, went ahead and pre-ordered it, as well as ordering Restoration on CD (which I had not owned yet). I'm excited for this one! I'm going to avoid samples and what not until it comes out, since it will come out in a couple of months anyway. Lots of good music coming out in the first half of this year!!!

-Marc.

me7 · « **Reply #647 on:** March 02, 2016, 09:33:58 AM »

https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/03/02/haken-affinity/

THE DEATH GROWLS ARE BACK

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #648 on:** March 02, 2016, 09:37:12 AM »

This sounds like it's going to be an amazing album. I really can't wait!

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #649 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:03:09 AM »

Quote from: me7 on March 02, 2016, 09:33:58 AM

https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/03/02/haken-affinity/

THE DEATH GROWLS ARE BACK

TBH, I'm not crazy about the death growls being back.

Implode · « **Reply #650 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:03:48 AM »

I've been trying so hard to not get unreasonably hyped for this album in fear of holding it to ridiculous expectations, but they just keep making it so hard not to.

Sacul · « **Reply #651 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:04:49 AM »

My prog boner is OVER 9000!!!

kaos2900 · « **Reply #652 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:06:34 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2016, 10:03:09 AM

Quote from: me7 on March 02, 2016, 09:33:58 AM
https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/03/02/haken-affinity/

THE DEATH GROWLS ARE BACK
TBH, I'm not crazy about the death growls being back.

This, I don't mind death growls when they add to the music and are done well (Opeth & BTBAM). The death growls in Aquarious, while minimal, always distract from the amazing music and melodies and yank me out of the music. I'll reserve judgement until I hear the album, but I'm slightly concerned.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #653 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:08:48 AM »

Quote from: Sacul on March 02, 2016, 10:04:49 AM

My prog boner is OVER 9000 FEMTOMETERS!!!

Sacul just admitted to having a micropenis because I had to assume units.
Remember folks, units are important

Sacul · « **Reply #654 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:13:31 AM »

And I'm an engineering student

Nekov · « **Reply #655 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:55:46 AM »

All right, hadn't listened to the teaser yet, now I'm really really excited about this

me7 · « **Reply #656 on:** March 02, 2016, 12:05:15 PM »

Quote from: kaos2900 on March 02, 2016, 10:06:34 AM

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2016, 10:03:09 AM
Quote from: me7 on March 02, 2016, 09:33:58 AM
https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/03/02/haken-affinity/

THE DEATH GROWLS ARE BACK
TBH, I'm not crazy about the death growls being back.

This, I don't mind death growls when they add to the music and are done well (Opeth & BTBAM). The death growls in Aquarious, while minimal, always distract from the amazing music and melodies and yank me out of the music. I'll reserve judgement until I hear the album, but I'm slightly concerned.

It's not like the growls were thrown atop a beautiful section that they didn't fit. The moments in Aquarius were asking for it.

I would even forget about it if the band stopped writing music that demanded growls, nothing wrong with that. The section near the end of Pareidolia feels off with clean vocals.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #657 on:** March 02, 2016, 12:07:15 PM »

Quote from: me7 on March 02, 2016, 12:05:15 PM

Quote from: kaos2900 on March 02, 2016, 10:06:34 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on March 02, 2016, 10:03:09 AM
Quote from: me7 on March 02, 2016, 09:33:58 AM
https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/03/02/haken-affinity/

THE DEATH GROWLS ARE BACK
TBH, I'm not crazy about the death growls being back.

This, I don't mind death growls when they add to the music and are done well (Opeth & BTBAM). The death growls in Aquarious, while minimal, always distract from the amazing music and melodies and yank me out of the music. I'll reserve judgement until I hear the album, but I'm slightly concerned.

It's not like the growls were thrown atop a beautiful section that they didn't fit. The moments in Aquarius were asking for it.

I guess we can agree to disagree.

ariich · « **Reply #658 on:** March 02, 2016, 12:51:54 PM »

SPOILERS I GUESS

For what it's worth:

1. The "death growls" are probably technically not death growls. They are definitely harsh vocals, though, and that short segment of The Architect has a definitely nordic metal feel to it so they fit well, more so than on Aquarius IMO (though I still thought they were fine there).

2. This time the harsh vocals are provided by Einar Solberg of Leprous, so they sound VERY different to the Aquarius growls.

BlackInk · « **Reply #659 on:** March 02, 2016, 01:01:35 PM »

Very spoilery... Maybe I should stay out of this thread until the album is out.

ariich · « **Reply #660 on:** March 02, 2016, 01:04:05 PM »

Quote from: BlackInk on March 02, 2016, 01:01:35 PM

Very spoilery... Maybe I should stay out of this thread until the album is out.

Good point, added a warning in my post. But yeah, reviews will start coming out now, so there will definitely be spoilers.

me7 · « **Reply #661 on:** March 02, 2016, 01:27:06 PM »

Have you formed an opinion on the album yet?

Heretic · « **Reply #662 on:** March 02, 2016, 01:55:53 PM »

ariich all I want to know is are there beautiful harmonies or any a capella sections? Those are always my favoriteeee

Sacul · « **Reply #663 on:** March 02, 2016, 02:11:10 PM »

Quote from: Heretic on March 02, 2016, 01:55:53 PM

ariich all I want to know is are there beautiful harmonies or any a capella sections? Those are always my favoriteeee

This.

Nick · « **Reply #664 on:** March 02, 2016, 02:24:22 PM »

I haven't heard the album yet, but I will already say there are probably beautiful harmonies.

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 451824 times)