Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26)

[Cedar redaC]

My first (well, only) Haken show, My wife and I were right next to the stage, practically in Charlie Griffiths' shadow the entire time.

Needless to say, that was the concert that convinced me that I needed to wear earplugs all of my future concerts. The ringing didn't stop for two or three days.

Amazing show though!

[Fritzinger]

If you were any closer, you'd be ON STAGE, lonestar!

Actually the first time I saw them it was at a tiny venue with no barrier, so I was leaning on the stage itself. This time there was about a two foot gap.

At my first Haken show there was no stage at all. It was at the Bergkeller Reichenbach and the band was playing in a corner of the room on what looked like a blanket or so. In front of maybe 80-100 people (at best).
The band wanted to start the show and Diego started the tape with the intro and when the band wanted to kick in, they realised Ray wasn't there yet, so Ross just sat down behind the drum kit and they jammed a version of Another Brick In The Wall Turned out Ray was still in the restroom 

Right in the middle of the show, between two songs, the owner of the place, Uwe, came onto the "stage" with 6 vodkas and Charlie (who was standing right in front of me) was all dude I can't drink this I have to play crazy difficult shit and just gave the shot to me So I would clink glasses with Ross and Uwe and then they continued.
During the finale of Visions Charlie just gave me his pick and I strummed the chords. That was very awesome.

This concert really was something else. Never experienced something like this before of after.

Here's a picture taken in the Bergkeller Reichenbach, but this was the second time I saw them there, a few months later. I'm the dude with the glasses between Conner and Diego. There's also a version of this picture where Charlie gives my buddy on the left a kiss on the cheek (unfortunately I can't find it)

[ariich]

Well if we're going down that road, then my first Haken show was also Haken's first Haken show.

It was in a tiny pub in London that doesn't even exist anymore, and there were only about 15 people present and almost all of them were family members of the band.

[Zydar]

Tried on my new Haken shirt last night. It looks and feels great.




I prefer the beige over the red one.

[King Postwhore]

Nice.  They really are on top of their game right now.

[Evermind]

I have the same shirt and it's awesome indeed. I'm glad to have one more non-black and non-white t-shirt in my collection.

[cramx3]

damn Fritz that seems like a crazy show

[jammindude]

 Guys! I decided to get a hotel downtown because it was close to work and close to the venue. And I just met Richard Henshall in the lobby giving guitar lessons to a kid! I think they're staying in my hotel!

[Architeuthis]

Tried on my new Haken shirt last night. It looks and feels great.




I prefer the beige over the red one.

By looking at the picture, I take it you play mostly bass but some guitar too?

[Architeuthis]

Guys! I decided to get a hotel downtown because it was close to work and close to the venue. And I just met Richard Henshall in the lobby giving guitar lessons to a kid! I think they're staying in my hotel!

Awesome, I hope you have a blast!   

[jammindude]

Waiting for Haken to take the stage now.

Anyone notice the between band house music is related to the Vector concept? It's a riot!!

[lonestar]

Waiting for Haken to take the stage now.

Anyone notice the between band house music is related to the Vector concept? It's a riot!!

Yeah I totally caught that. Just brilliant.

[Zydar]

Tried on my new Haken shirt last night. It looks and feels great.

https://i.imgur.com/lLLqMci.jpg


I prefer the beige over the red one.

By looking at the picture, I take it you play mostly bass but some guitar too?

I used to play bass in a band, but we disbanded last year. Now I only play some guitar at home on my own. I have two basses and two guitars (my acoustic isn't shown in the picture).

[Architeuthis]

That's cool, at least you're still playing.  I haven't played in a band for nearly four years, life itself got too heavy and I lost my enthusiasm for playing music. I just can't justify putting the time into it when there's all these other responsibilities that take up time and resources.
I miss playing music in a band and hope to do it again someday..  It's nice to have great bands like Haken and many others to listen to, to fill that void..

[lonestar]

Seems a very kind person filmed and uploaded the whole SF show. Sound is not too shabby either considering his position. Also, if you see an out of place old dude with a bald spot in the bottom left of the screen throw the horns often, that's me

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7MMs4VYxwUbM5_pDAYWpSVMDB9v7OeOE

[axeman90210]

good lord RJ, your new avatar

That is indeed pretty solid sound

[lonestar]

good lord RJ, your new avatar

That is indeed pretty solid sound

Yeah I lost a bet with Chad in another thread 

It's surprising how good the sound is considering he's directly to the side of the main monitors. I was amazed it wasn't overblown.

[cramx3]

more side stage videos?! 

[Mosh]

Hey guys anyone check out the merch booth for Haken? Is there a Vector vinyl or tab book? If so how much? Thanks!

[Elite]

Well if we're going down that road, then my first Haken show was also Haken's first Haken show.

It was in a tiny pub in London that doesn't even exist anymore, and there were only about 15 people present and almost all of them were family members of the band.

Okay

[twosuitsluke]

I'm falling in love with Veil 

[goo-goo]

Hey guys anyone check out the merch booth for Haken? Is there a Vector vinyl or tab book? If so how much? Thanks!

Yes. Vinyls are $40. There is also a Vector drum book by Ray. I believe that was 30.

[KevShmev]

Considering the blizzard sweeping through the Central Plains, I'll be interested to see if they make it to Lawrence, KC for tonight's show.

Might be safer to postpone it and head straight to St Louis for tomorrow night's show.

[Zydar]

I'm falling in love with Veil 

I came in here to post this too

I've considered Veil to be a very good track since the release day, but it's only gotten better with each listen. I especially love the first verses ("In the witching hour I'll staaaay").

[cramx3]

My favorite from Vector as well, loved it from the beginning.  It has the best vocal melodies on the album IMO.

[Zydar]

Puzzle Box is still my favourite, but Veil is close behind.

[El Barto]

Considering the blizzard sweeping through the Central Plains, I'll be interested to see if they make it to Lawrence, KC for tonight's show.

Might be safer to postpone it and head straight to St Louis for tomorrow night's show.

They're just happy to be playing indoors tonight. In Dallas they had to play outdoors in sub-freezing weather.

[Mosh]

Hey guys anyone check out the merch booth for Haken? Is there a Vector vinyl or tab book? If so how much? Thanks!

Yes. Vinyls are $40. There is also a Vector drum book by Ray. I believe that was 30.

Thanks. Unfortunately I had to leave early because of the snowstorm so I missed the merch booth. Haken was excellent though. Bummer about Bent Knee.

[jammindude]

Hey guys anyone check out the merch booth for Haken? Is there a Vector vinyl or tab book? If so how much? Thanks!

Yes. Vinyls are $40. There is also a Vector drum book by Ray. I believe that was 30.

Thanks. Unfortunately I had to leave early because of the snowstorm so I missed the merch booth. Haken was excellent though. Bummer about Bent Knee.

What about Bent Knee?    They really stole the show in Seattle.   That's the first time in 20 years that I've heard something that I absolutely could not describe (in a good way).   The closest I can come is what a friend said....that they sounded a little like a young Grace Slick singing for Thank You Scientist with a dash of Frank Zappa.     I would add maybe just a dash of The Mars Volta maybe.   But they are really unique.   I picked up 2 CDs from them.

[cramx3]

Tour bus accident, Bent Knee are fine but had to miss the show and are trying to catch back up to the tour.  Really sucks and feel bad for them. 

[jammindude]

Tour bus accident, Bent Knee are fine but had to miss the show and are trying to catch back up to the tour.  Really sucks and feel bad for them.

Awwww man.  That does suck.   

[Mosh]

They are a good band and Ben Levin's YouTube videos are a must if you're a musician (especially guitar players). Bummed they couldn't make it.

[goo-goo]

Could anybody pick up a Vector drumming book? I can pay for it plus shipping and beer money or I could trade it for a Haken VIP XL shirt. Whatever your choice. PM please. I live in the states. Dumb for not picking it up in Austin.

[axeman90210]

Could anybody pick up a Vector drumming book? I can pay for it plus shipping and beer money or I could trade it for a Haken VIP XL shirt. Whatever your choice. PM please. I live in the states. Dumb for not picking it up in Austin.

Shouldn't be a problem to grab one for you when I hit the Chicago show (assuming they're still in stock).

[goo-goo]

Could anybody pick up a Vector drumming book? I can pay for it plus shipping and beer money or I could trade it for a Haken VIP XL shirt. Whatever your choice. PM please. I live in the states. Dumb for not picking it up in Austin.

Shouldn't be a problem to grab one for you when I hit the Chicago show (assuming they're still in stock).

Awesome. Thank you. I'll PM you shortly.

Btw, seems like tonight's show is still a go and Bent Knee eill not be performing tonight, until the next one.