Presented by prog magazine 23rd october, 2014 london, the garage 24th october, 2014 leamington spa, assembly 26th october, 2014 bristol, the fleece 27th october, 2014 wolverhampton, robin 2 29th october, 2014 dublin, the village 30th. Aquarius is a progressive metal music album recording by haken released in 2010 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. The epic song structures, big band influences, and technical brilliance all draw the listener into the experience. Vector is at once a brave new chapter and a logical if surprising continuation of. As the year draws to a close, this album has had several rotations on my playlist and there is no reason for it to leave any. Aquarius is a music studio album recording by haken heavy progprogressive rock released in 2010 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Aquarius is hakens debut release a 72 minute, larger than life conceptual scififantasy work filled with bombastic keyboard flourishes, stunning vocals, and lethal guitarwork. Affinity is a progressive metal music album recording by haken released in 2016 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. The mountain by haken free listening on soundcloud.
Freak of nature, pay to see her eyes surround her like a fever. Aquarius is probably my favorite album from haken but i cant really be certain since visions and affinity are just as weird, unique, surprising and masterful. Wolfgang haken born 1928, mathematician who helped prove the four color theorem and made notable contributions to lowdimensional topology. Featured in the band are members of tomera and linear sphere and anchorhead.
One of the most ambitious and audacious debuts in the history of progressive rockmetal, aquarius has been remastered jens bogren and reissued by inside out haken s current label. Progressive symphonic metal band haken from the uk is on the verge of releasing its second bit of. Browse by alphabetical listing, by style, by author or by popularity. The greatest debut album i may have ever heard, aquarius by haken would be one of the greatest releases of the year standing alone. Hakens debut album aquarius was released in 2010 and remains one of the most impressive debut albums of recent memory. One of the most ambitious and audacious debuts in the history of progressive rockmetal, aquarius has been remastered jens bogren and reissued by inside out hakens current label. Free me master, see me shiver, put me back into the river. However, haken s aquarius is genius on another level. There are few albums that acquire your attention so quickly, and somehow, i missed hakens debut release aquarius in march 2010. A 2019 reissue of hakens 2010 debut album which saw the band establish itself as a major force in progressive metal music. Haken is a londonbased progressive rockmetal band, formed in 2007 by richard henshall and ross jennings.
Stream aquarius reissue 2017 by haken and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. I streams oooh, now that i am free swimming with the many fishes of the stream yeah, and i am welcome here we all just connected, swimmingly streams of. Download haken mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Just another day sitting by the river as february fades. We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing. It was released on 26 october 2018 through inside out music. Classic rock magazine featured the song eternal rain as a free track of the day on 15 april. However, hakens aquarius is genius on another level. Find the latest haken tour dates and ticket links here. A 22 minute medley of the whole album, except for the song sun, was included in their live album l1ve. Formed in 2007, haken is a virtuoso progressive rock progressive metal band from london, england, comprising some of the countrys finest young musicians.
A 2017 reissue of hakens 2010 debut album which saw the band establish itself as a major force in progressive metal music. Haken lyrics aquarius 2010 album, including celestial elixir, sun, drowning in the flood. It stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of prog in the story and lyrics department. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the. I was fishing for my dinner when something caught my eye in my peripheral vision. Vector is the fifth studio album by british progressive metal band haken. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Haken are a fullfledged modern progressive rock band hailing from london, england. Celestial elixir by haken free listening on soundcloud. Aquarius is the debut studio album by the progressive metal band haken. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Haken meld metal with progressive rock, drawing influences from contemporary bands like dream theater and iq as well as old school icons genesis and queen. A 2019 reissue of haken s 2010 debut album which saw the band establish itself as a major force in progressive metal music. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Taken in context, it is one of the most promising releases i have heard in an incredibly long time. I wont tell a soul, but i could make a fortune, all those empty years of staring into my reflection. In july 2007, haken showcased their music for the very first time to a packed out london bar with a great response, followed the next week by a sold out show at. Hakens willingness to take chances keeps older fans in the fold because here, theyve balanced a far more aggressive direction with more nuanced elements from each phase of their recorded development. Despite the band having released two previous demos, none of the multiple songs already recorded were rereleased on this album. It tells a story that requires shitloads of imagination and originality and it flows perfectly within the music. All the while, they have been quietly, secretly working on the followup album, entitled virus. Listen free to haken celestial elixir radio iheartradio. By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookie policy. Free mp3 downloads hoodies magazines merchandise latest additions.
Haken manifold, a type of 3manifold named after wolfgang haken. This 2cd version comes packaged in a beautifully illustrated triplegatefold digipak with a 16 page booklet with additional liner notes the story behind the. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. So do yourself a favor and buy or download the album and spread the word about possibly the best band around today. Hi, yes, in fact, we encourage you to download and try our products first before you purchase them. A 22 minute medley of the whole album, except for the song sun, was included in. Haken biography founded in 2007 in london, england haken is a young but respected outfit from london that started strong, rose to the top of the progressive market, and ended up producing the 80minute epic aquarius in 2010. L1ve live in amsterdam 2017 haken to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Visions is already out to progpower attendees, but the rest of the world next month. A 2019 reissue of hakens 2010 debut album which saw the band establish itself as a major force i. Aquarius is probably my favorite album from haken but i cant really be certain. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Listen free to haken aquarius the point of no return, streams and more.
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