Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 441202 times)

425 · « **Reply #3920 on:** April 02, 2020, 02:50:48 PM »

I think it's appropriate to do a split like that in cases where it's more of a suite. I think of Coheed and Cambria's suites, like The Willing Well and The End Complete, which work much better split up than they would together. I would at least want to hear the album before deciding I was going to combine the tracks.

Mladen · « **Reply #3921 on:** April 02, 2020, 03:39:29 PM »

When I saw the album was called Virus, I though it must be an April fools joke. Thankfully, I was wrong. I loved Vector, so I'm looking forward to this one.

Elite · « **Reply #3922 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:07:22 PM »

I never do this sort of thing, but I stayed up to listen to this new track. Wow, what a banger. I like.

cramx3 · « **Reply #3923 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:35:10 PM »

Nice! I've been staying up much later these days since I mostly WFH, if I remember, I'll check it out at midnight.

Evermind · « **Reply #3924 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:40:04 PM »

Just realized it's 1:40 AM here, might as well listen to the new Haken song before I go to sleep.

Edit: okay, not so sure about this to be honest, I didn't like it much on my first listen. Seems like a step down from The Good Doctor and Puzzle Box.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #3925 on:** April 02, 2020, 05:49:32 PM »

Quote from: Evermind on April 02, 2020, 04:40:04 PM

Just realized it's 1:40 AM here, might as well listen to the new Haken song before I go to sleep.

Edit: okay, not so sure about this to be honest, I didn't like it much on my first listen. Seems like a step down from The Good Doctor and Puzzle Box.

I like it A LOT.

If you read the booklet in Vector, the final sentence after the thank you section reads "... Keep spreading the virus..."

KevShmev · « **Reply #3926 on:** April 02, 2020, 06:23:32 PM »

Quote from: ariich on April 02, 2020, 12:59:42 PM

Quote from: KevShmev on April 02, 2020, 09:04:03 AM
Breaking up a 16-minute song into six short tracks is super annoying, but great to see new music is coming our way very soon!
It's done that way because it'll be more of a suite than a song.

If that is true, then I would probably be okay with it. I guess we'll find out this June.

Quote from: Evermind on April 02, 2020, 04:40:04 PM

Edit: okay, not so sure about this to be honest, I didn't like it much on my first listen. Seems like a step down from The Good Doctor and Puzzle Box.

I found the lead singles from the last two albums, Initiate and The Good Doctor, to be boringly bland, so I almost expect the lead single this time around to be similar, and then the rest of the album to be far better, which was the case with both Affinity and Vector (the boring A Cell Divides as well notwithstanding), IMO.

devieira73 · « **Reply #3927 on:** April 02, 2020, 08:52:03 PM »

Wow, really heavy for Haken! Interesting on first listen...

Zydar · « **Reply #3928 on:** April 03, 2020, 12:24:09 AM »

Two listens now, I really like it. Catchy and heavy

RoeDent · « **Reply #3929 on:** April 03, 2020, 02:16:06 AM »

I'm not seeing any official confirmation of the album info yet though.

Track's pretty awesome, btw.

ariich · « **Reply #3930 on:** April 03, 2020, 02:29:34 AM »

Quote from: RoeDent on April 03, 2020, 02:16:06 AM

I'm not seeing any official confirmation of the album info yet though.

10am UK time (i.e. in half an hour).

me7 · « **Reply #3931 on:** April 03, 2020, 02:29:40 AM »

Quote from: RoeDent on April 03, 2020, 02:16:06 AM

I'm not seeing any official confirmation of the album info yet though.

Track's pretty awesome, btw.

According to their facebook page, something will happen in 30min

ariich · « **Reply #3932 on:** April 03, 2020, 03:09:48 AM »

Video for Prosthetic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EmbYo65Pbs

EDIT: And full announcement: https://www.facebook.com/HakenOfficial/posts/10158394277499744

Fritzinger · « **Reply #3933 on:** April 03, 2020, 03:31:59 AM »

Pre-ordered on InsideOut. I'm not going to listen to the single, but I am beyond excited

Max Kuehnau · « **Reply #3934 on:** April 03, 2020, 03:44:47 AM »

Summarising the announcement made by Ross: Yes, it was recorded secretly (ha!) and yes, both albums are connected (ha! ha!) aand: they intend to play the both of them for a special live performance at some point.

edit: here you go for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XMWVUQ93io (says the academic part of my personality. Always indicate one's sources.)

jammindude · « **Reply #3935 on:** April 03, 2020, 06:40:41 AM »

Pretty good song. Excellent in fact. But like someone mentioned earlier, getting the same vibe as Vector (for obvious reasons) which would be great for anyone else, but seems a slight step down from the 4 albums that preceded it. I'm honestly hoping that Virus packs a few more surprises than Vector did.

In fact this gives me an excuse to revisit Vector for the first time in awhile. I liked it when it came out, but it didn't hold my interest for very long and I don't think I've spun it at all in almost a year.

Bolsters · « **Reply #3936 on:** April 03, 2020, 06:50:26 AM »

Not really feeling the new song at all.

Elite · « **Reply #3937 on:** April 03, 2020, 06:52:54 AM »

It's thrash metal 'prog' featuring a pretty catchy chorus.

ariich · « **Reply #3938 on:** April 03, 2020, 07:11:27 AM »

Someone described it as Devin Theater which I thought was a pretty good description.

Nick · « **Reply #3939 on:** April 03, 2020, 07:16:57 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 03, 2020, 07:11:27 AM

Someone described it as Devin Theater which I thought was a pretty good description.

When I reviewed Vector I mentioned how Veil specifically seemed to channel Black Clouds era Dream Theater, and tied them more closely to them than even the early albums did. Feel the same about this song at times, except like you I thought it also came with a strong Devin vibe.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #3940 on:** April 03, 2020, 07:17:20 AM »

Only one listen but I dig that song a LOT.

goo-goo · « **Reply #3941 on:** April 03, 2020, 07:25:19 AM »

Wasn’t a fan of Vector (liked the heavyness but there was a lot of noodling). But this... Holy smokes! Super heavy, very cohesive and it truly sounds like a song! The drumming is insane and the riffing is out of this world. Jesus! Ross’s vocals in this range are godly!!

axeman90210 · « **Reply #3942 on:** April 03, 2020, 07:38:52 AM »

Quote from: Nick on April 03, 2020, 07:16:57 AM

Quote from: ariich on April 03, 2020, 07:11:27 AM
Someone described it as Devin Theater which I thought was a pretty good description.

When I reviewed Vector I mentioned how Veil specifically seemed to channel Black Clouds era Dream Theater, and tied them more closely to them than even the early albums did. Feel the same about this song at times, except like you I thought it also came with a strong Devin vibe.

Yeah, I remember saying to MP at an Adrenaline Mob show right after Vector came out that certain chunks of it you could tell they had just spent some time playing a bunch of classic DT material and Veil (particularly the instrumental section) was what I had in mind.

I dig the new song, as heavy as I think they get but still with a catchy chorus

frogprog · « **Reply #3943 on:** April 03, 2020, 07:42:33 AM »

Most welcome news for a bleak Friday. I got an email from Inside Out with info for new Haken and I was like, "wait...what?!" Preordered neon yellow limited LP package! I had passed up seeing the lads with Devin ( not my bag) but it ended up getting cancelled anyway. I'm looking forward to seeing the tour this new work when the world calms down.

goo-goo · « **Reply #3944 on:** April 03, 2020, 08:12:09 AM »

Does anybody know if the European shirts are tighter than US shirts? Would love to get the Haken Virus shirt and usually wear XL but I'm not sure if the sizing varies compared to the US shirts.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #3945 on:** April 03, 2020, 08:59:52 AM »

Quote from: goo-goo on April 03, 2020, 08:12:09 AM

Does anybody know if the European shirts are tighter than US shirts? Would love to get the Haken Virus shirt and usually wear XL but I'm not sure if the sizing varies compared to the US shirts.

Where are you seeing shirts? I don't seen them on the CMUS link.

cramx3 · « **Reply #3946 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:04:26 AM »

Ooo very nice song

Those drums

Perfect way to start a friday since I fell asleep before midnight for the first time in awhile

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #3947 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:12:13 AM »

Ooo...

Just read Ray's comments on their FB. Glad I did because it explains the Vector concept and think that's an awesome origin to the concept, "Who is The Cockroach King?"

I'm buying this hands down. Going to listen to A Cell Divides first before listening to Prosthetic.

frogprog · « **Reply #3948 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:24:13 AM »

@goo goo
Not sure if it matters.... But I had ordered a cool Mountain shirt a few years ago and when it arrived I found that the XL fit like a medium. I couldn't even get it on😤
I gave it to my daughter and she wears it to school!
Don't know if it's the same manufacturer so I guess it's a crapshoot.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #3949 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:27:26 AM »

Man, there are some super cool riffs on this (granted, also one or two not so cool ones), it's a shame that the chorus and most of the vocals on this are so lame.. I would have really liked it if not for that. Odd, I always felt Ross (or whoever writes the vocals) is super consistent in writing compelling vocal melodies

Evermind · « **Reply #3950 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:30:15 AM »

I'm okay with the chorus but the verses aren't doing anything for me at all. That being said, I warmed up to the song a bit, the instrumentation is pretty great here.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #3951 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:37:00 AM »

The verses remind me of Static-X vocals. The chorus has that mainstream radio rock melody from the 2000's (or more it reminds me of a song from that era I can't remember). Mixed with Devin Townsend's Choir hit patch.

I enjoyed the song and loved the music video for keeping with the loose concept. It's going to be a hit live, I guarantee.

The Letter M · « **Reply #3952 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:45:55 AM »

I enjoyed the single! Some crunchy riffing going on, and over-all, a fairly good follow-up from Vector.

I have pre-ordered the 2-CD Mediabook from Burningshed (so it'll match my mediabook of Vector, also from Burningshed), but for those interested, they have the exclusive Transparent Green vinyl.
https://burningshed.com/index.php?route=product/search&filter_name=Haken&filter_sub_category=true

Looking forward this album! I wasn't expecting very many new albums for me to get this year (as it was really only The Tangent and Transatlantic, both coming out much later this year), so this is exciting to get a new album by summertime.

-Marc.

ChuckSteak · « **Reply #3953 on:** April 03, 2020, 10:01:49 AM »

It's a good song, but nothing fantastic.

goo-goo · « **Reply #3954 on:** April 03, 2020, 10:07:49 AM »

Quote from: frogprog on April 03, 2020, 09:24:13 AM

@goo goo
Not sure if it matters.... But I had ordered a cool Mountain shirt a few years ago and when it arrived I found that the XL fit like a medium. I couldn't even get it on😤
I gave it to my daughter and she wears it to school!
Don't know if it's the same manufacturer so I guess it's a crapshoot.

I'm on the same boat. I have two Haken shirts size L and XL and can't used them. So I guess I'll shoot for the XXL and see if those fit better.

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Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 441202 times)