Rod in Toronto Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The interview went great, although it was only with Charlie Griffiths - Richard Henshall had an issue with his baby and had to step out. I got some great insights from him, including the fact that them palying with Portnoy on the Shattered Fortress tour was a huge influence in how the new album turned out - and i haev to agree, there's at least one track there that sounds heavily influenced by DT. Actually all of them are quite heavy, and the only "breathing space" is a moody number called Host, which has a flugelhorn at the beginning and sounds a bit like a score of a film noir. The rest is pretty busy. Tw other things that immediately caught my attention: the drums sound AMAZING in this release, way more organic than in previous ones, and there are many Muse influences throughout the album. But more towards Origin of Symmetry than 2nd Law, thankfully! "Pretty busy" they do well, but it's the hooks they can inject into that madness I enjoy the most. If you're a Haken fan, you won't be disappointed with this release. For me, this on being shorter is actually a plus! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The interview went great, although it was only with Charlie Griffiths - Richard Henshall had an issue with his baby and had to step out. I got some great insights from him, including the fact that them palying with Portnoy on the Shattered Fortress tour was a huge influence in how the new album turned out - and i haev to agree, there's at least one track there that sounds heavily influenced by DT. Actually all of them are quite heavy, and the only "breathing space" is a moody number called Host, which has a flugelhorn at the beginning and sounds a bit like a score of a film noir. The rest is pretty busy. Tw other things that immediately caught my attention: the drums sound AMAZING in this release, way more organic than in previous ones, and there are many Muse influences throughout the album. But more towards Origin of Symmetry than 2nd Law, thankfully! "Pretty busy" they do well, but it's the hooks they can inject into that madness I enjoy the most. If you're a Haken fan, you won't be disappointed with this release. For me, this on being shorter is actually a plus! I know they're prog but getting to the point and not dragging things out isn't always a bad thing in music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 My interview with Charlie Griffiths from Haken: https://lotsofmuzic.weebly.com/home/each-album-is-its-own-fresh-start-and-you-shouldnt-compare-it-to-what-weve-done-before-charlie-griffiths-of-haken-talks-about-their-new-album-vector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Great fukking band!!!! LOVE THEM!!! I was at Journey, Def Leppard and Foreigner and someone was wearing a Haken shirt. Of course I have no problem typing, I mean talking I mean Hakening to strangers. I talked to this dude and he told me they are going to tour the states! FUKK YES! A real band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Yeah, the new album comes out in a few days, and they'll tour with another amazing band called Leprous. You should check out Leprous, Earl. Their drummer is really good. That interview was one of the toughest ones to transcribe. The dude said more "you know", "I mean" and "kind of" than actual meaningful stuff. And he's British! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Yeah, the new album comes out in a few days, and they'll tour with another amazing band called Leprous. You should check out Leprous, Earl. Their drummer is really good. That interview was one of the toughest ones to transcribe. The dude said more "you know", "I mean" and "kind of" than actual meaningful stuff. And he's British! Leprous are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Yeah, the new album comes out in a few days, and they'll tour with another amazing band called Leprous. You should check out Leprous, Earl. Their drummer is really good. That interview was one of the toughest ones to transcribe. The dude said more "you know", "I mean" and "kind of" than actual meaningful stuff. And he's British! Yeah, you would think with him being British he would at least throw in a couple of "bloody hells" and "wankers" in there for you instead lol. The drummer for Leprous is insane. I'm not a musician but I usually can at least see in my mind what a drummer might be doing when I listen to them. This guy though! Is he a fracking octopus or something? Seems like he's going in a dozen different directions at once with some of the songs on Malina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Look at him go on Leprous' Rewind... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Look at him go on Leprous' Rewind... Amazing! He does all that with only one bass drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Seriously,to each his own, but I love classic Muse, and can't stand their recent output, for the most part. Same. They used to be one of my favourite bands, but they've been going downhill ever since Black Holes, IMO. I pretty much like all their music . Best trio of the modern age imo. What i have heard of haken i like.I interesting to read about the shattered fortress above. My brain is toasted but it seems like members of haken were in a supergroup of late That shit is dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Alice In Chins, Riverside, and Haken all with new material. The end of 2018 is being good to me. Leprous are really good, but the singer is... unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 New Haken song, Puzzle Box: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) From the L-1VE cd/dvd, out in a couple of weeks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMzgh_1j838&feature=youtu.be How is this the first time their music has been posted in this thread? I haven't heard of these guys until this thread, listened to this song, and holy shit, my mind is blown. Heading off to youtube to check out more asap. Edited October 13, 2018 by Cygnus 2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I saw Haken and Leprous co-headline when the Restoration EP was released. It was a fantastic show. Don't miss them! And Baard is a beast :haz: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 The new album is outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 The new album is outstanding I love it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Yep, I was worried it might not be up to previous standards but I shouldn't have, it's fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Veil is amazing. The whole album is solid. I'm putting it third behind The Mountain and Affinity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Anyone feel like the beginning and end of Nil By Mouth are killer, but they got too wandery/lost/noodly in the middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Nope, it's brilliant start to finish. Currently my favourite on the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Here's an interview a friend of mine did with Diego Tejeida of Haken, with questions prepared by yours truly: https://www.sonicperspectives.com/interviews/interview-with-diego-tejeida/?fbclid=IwAR3F6vMu5132USiiQ_eK7ylonZoQQR14FmlZgFw-krz-d6qoFtvZcqS1s8I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Nope, it's brilliant start to finish. Currently my favourite on the album. I've warmed a bit more to the track on subsequent listens. Instead of trying to connect with the music, I've adjusted my mental filters to instead enjoy the track for what it actually is -- the entire band simultaneously soloing. :P Last year was a slow year for me with regards to new music input in my collection. Vector was easily the best new music for me in 2018, and now into 2019 (new Lonely Robot coming, so that will hopefully change). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 HAKEN RULES! I remember taking my dad to see JourneyDef LeppardForeigner Last summer in SF. Some dude was wearing a HAKEN Tour shirt. Of course I had to tap him on the shoulder and give him some props. Amazing band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 My interview with Richard Henshall of Haken was published today. Check it out!!! https://www.sonicperspectives.com/interviews/interview-with-richard-henshall/?fbclid=IwAR3pnOiRsusZomn-HOZ-3BYDVJ_j3M70rvhJWgDWP7NkKszfzMFZuDfTH48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 My interview with Richard Henshall of Haken was published today. Check it out!!! https://www.sonicper...KszfzMFZuDfTH48 The prereleased songs for his solo album are promising, I might even buy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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