Haken - Celestial Elixir

[@Snookbone]

I just listened to this track while doing the dishes and it felt like the quality of my scrubbing could decide the fate of the world

[@dexterpagnini1145]

Great comment!! You are so on target.

[@lecoulsarnaud7776]

Fuck you nailed it bro, i can totally relate this hahaha.

[@TeamTrainWreck]

That's literally the exact thing that I was doing just a few moments ago

[@dyordz9]

This was worth snorting hot coffee out through my nose... in front of my boss!

[@ralphmarrone3130]

Absolutely!!

[@TemporalShrew]

You know a song is going to be good when in under a minute and a half it goes from epic prog-metal overture to "hey, let's just play some polka" and then back again.

[@Tequilaqueen24]

J B thats why i love BTBAM

[@asammler]

And they bring back the polka (8:02), and then some Thing Without A Name at 8:49

[@WalkyLyz]

I think that polka part has something to do with the emotion of laughing at yourself for humiliating yourself for love, as the lyrics imply. A sort of post depressive madness that only makes you laugh at how that feeling was self-destructive and shameful. (maybe becaus I associate the rythim with a circus? so it made me feel like a clown) The second part of the polka, near 9:00, progress into a very explosive and uplifiting segment that might reflect the victory over those feelings. Just to fall down on the dark tone chorus again, simbolizing the fall into depression again, as it's not something you overcome on a single try. Ups and Downs, just like the music itself

[@oykuozer5624]

LOL I CRIED AFTER THE INTRO... DAFUQ MAN ITS LIKE METAL FOR HOBBITS... IDK

[@sillystring319]

+Öykü Özer Lmao

[@XxJust4RunxX]

+Öykü Özer i laughed so fucking hard

[@hannyfer]

hahaha

[@namangupta342]

Holy fuck i almost peed !! :D

[@canonur3491]

@Lycan Realy ?

[@ToxicCityOfficial]

I would give anything to be able to listen to this song with my mom. I discovered the band after she died 2 years ago. She loved prog and metal and generally melodic amazing music. We really shared that. When I read the lyrics they almost evoke her story. I'll raise my kids on this tune, because I know damn well it's what she would have done.

[@NavidKhan84]

That’s a beautiful sentiment…may your mother’s soul rest in heaven

[@OnurCobanoglu1]

Started as a Zelda theme and progressed into my adulthood...

[@RustyHermiston]

Streams of light unite with water running through our veins. Streams of blood like liquid, "love is running through our veins..." I heard this, got goosebumps, and had a really good cry. This is was too powerful.

[@gianfrixmg]

Just discovered Haken from KZbin automatic shuffling. Listened a few random songs and I'm absolutely loving this band!

[@marcoferrao8532]

So did I. But I was actually listening to Circus Maximus....

[@tho4life611]

congratulations!!!! i love when that happens!~

[@dctrbrass]

Yeah I'm pleasantly surprised; good players in this group...just discovered them myself. Apparently all of the educated musicians these days are going to rock, metal, opera, jazz and classical haha.

[@Bolthorn86]

Holy crap, the chorus line is awesome!

[@rebeccaproduccionmusical2064]

absolutely

[@Bolthorn86]

Rebecca Producción Musical This band is amazing. I think they will be performing at next edition of BeProg Festival with other great bands. Hope to be there

[@xvsholtkamp]

Ah, my favorite Haken song (and album). The reprise of Streams at the end is perfect. Gives me chills.

[@tizianofratini7407]

Oh my god this is just amazing.

[@WaterMelonHead9922]

Aquarius is the best haken album. who agrees?

[@rossmcnally4047]

+Hunter Miller Actually, this is my least fav from them. That being said, I fucking love this album!

[@alelaera13]

I would agree, but The Mountain is too epic.

[@neobliviscaris3346]

The Mountain is my favorite album as well.

[@eltecolotemalote4947]

I prefer The Mountain over this but damn they both are good

[@arathar24l]

For me its: Visions > Aquarius > Affinity > Mountain > Restoration >>> Vector

[@DeviantMyphos]

8:20 Is the pinnacle of our creation.

[@OZZYGUITAR8]

So this happened: *Rachel is out picking up pizza* "What is taking rachel so long?" "SHE MAY NEVER RETURN! BUT I CAN WAIT FOREVER!" "Are you ok?" "IF WE CANT MAKE AMENDS" "Are you high?" "ILL CHASE YOUR RAINBOW TO THE END" "Im calling 911"

[@benlewis6551]

Gold.

[@JayRossProductions]

wait wut

[@tromboneman4517]

I’m starting to get into Haken now. I must say: these guys are as good as, if not better, than Dream Theater.

[@asammler]

More fun, more creative, not nearly as technically proficient

[@arham_mtl]

they are fresh

[@lockheed6859]

Dream theater has a ass vocalist

[@omegavague9042]

@@lockheed6859 always said Labrie belongs in a Christian rock band. 🤣

[@nemlolrawrlawl2350]

They're both about the same. Everything is great about each.

[@Walamonga1313]

This is officially THE greatest song I've ever heard.

[@ilyasmouatif7256]

Great song indeed, but you need to listen to more music.

[@destructicus7209]

Fuck you, let em enjoy a thing

[@ilyasmouatif7256]

Beisush LMAOOOOO

[@timroddle3618]

rather than say fuck off id ask what songs you think are better ilyas, always good to find more jams

[@merhier0]

Crystallized is better

[@MMStudios07]

This isn't a song anymore...it's a Masterpiece!!

[@ThatCheapDrummer]

13:35 to the end is a perfect example of a brilliant prog ending.

[@allahajen]

I've listened to this song quite a lot the last couple of months, and contrary to other songs, this just doesn't get boring. This might literally be the best song I've ever heard. Everything about it is God. Damn. Amazing.

[@stellar1016]

This has been my fav song ever since I got to listen to it. I always come back now and then to experience how amazingly brilliant composition of a music and musicality it is. Its an absolute masterpiece! hands down 🙏 I fucking love 💗 Haken!

[@Maytrovato14]

I just found this Masterpiece! Holy Molly, my God my life is complete now

[@y4math]

the lyrics only add to to what is an absolutely haunting musical rendition of a heart's cry. much love.

[@esrademirel5719]

goddamn this flute solo goes perfectly with progressive music, I love this song so so much! God bless every piece of Mountain album's song.

[@FuddyDuddy146]

I'm a relatively new haken fan, I found out about them about 2 months ago, and, I've always liked weird music, which started when I was 9, about 10 years ago, when I found the song Hocus Pocus by Focus on a cd my dad had gotten, and so my love for progressive music grew on, starting with Rush, then moving on to King Crimson, Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer, and so on. But I always thought these masterpieces of art were forever stuck in the past, because modern prog just didn't have that peculiar, strange, and surprising touch to it. I like Dream Theater, but talent/skill is a slim replacement for imagination. Then, Haken: The Mountain appeared in my suggested videos, and I was hooked from then on. But going back to older stuff I haven't heard before, and this song in particular, I was amazed at such a great sound, and then, boom. 8:00 happened, and my faith in modern music is fully restored. Prog Metal Ragtime? Absolutely amazing. Probably one of the greatest songs I've ever heard, on all levels.

[@DioTheBeastWeMiss]

Hey man i am a big prog fan myself and there are a lot of good progressive bands out these days if your looking for cool interesting stuff then you should check out thought chamber (i found these guys this week and i love the song transcend its kinda nice sounding) also check out sun caged those guys are progressive titans. You should also check out darkology there are a lot more to check out my friend like andromeda, pagan's mind, symphony x, and kamelot!!!! message me with what you think about this kind of stuff id like to know

[@Thedudewiththings]

I can relate to everything you say. however, Dream Theater has done more for me than any of these bands. They allowed me to enjoy this type of music. Their music radiates imagination. Talent/skill doesn't diminish the imagination, just hides it from the sight of some listeners.

[@marc-andreboutin3449]

***** It's like people saying there is no emotions in Dream Theater's songs... like wtf have they been listenning to? No emotions nor imagination? really people...

[@Ther3tr0]

Tar Minyatur I can relate to this though. Dream Theater was the gateway into prog for me and when I started listening to Dream Theater, I was blown away by most of their albums. After listening to some other artists for quite a while now, coming back to Dream Theater was like "Yeah - it DOES sound kind of emotionless and mechanical..." Don't get me wrong, I still really like them and I'm looking forward to their new album, but Dream Theater has this tendency to write songs that are supposed to be huge and epic with insane guitar solos and stuff like that. And from a technical standpoint, their music is really impressive. But there is more to music than just odd meters and technicality.

[@mikidep_old]

Ther3tr0 Please, even though my mind has been saturated with Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Haken and all for years, I can't possibly re-listen to Scenes From A Memory and not cry all the feels out. Dream Theater have their weak songs, their skip songs, their technical showoffs, but now, they all have them. DT just chose another face of the polyhedron to focus on then the others, there might be some imbalance in their emotional delivery, but I don't think they have a total lack.

[@Vinnay94]

Cool, anyone notice some parts sound like video game music or a TV show fro example there is a verse that sounds like the simpsons intro theme or sonic adventure 2? It's so amazing, it's like watching a play but with your ears and it's 17 minutes long but you don't get bored of it.

[@syncissue]

one of the greatest songs ever written and played. seriously, Haken, are you from mother Earth? I doubt it :)

[@michaelbenson6933]

this is an amazing band so progressive and well rounded band just like dream theater and symphony x all these guys are extremely gifted

[@michaelbenson1769]

you literally named my 3 favorite bands of all time

[@wifflebat14]

@@michaelbenson1769 Did... did you forget you'd made this comment, and reply to your own comment? Awesome dude

[@nemlolrawrlawl2350]

@@wifflebat14 🤣🤣🤣

[@aleravag]

Could this be one of the best songs ever written?

[@honk1419]

factually

[@christalenz1919]

Certainly yes

[@Jary2]

They've reached and conquered the Mount Progressive Metal, these guys are beasts.

[@johnappleseed8369]

This is the most amazing thing i've discovered since I discovered Between the buried and me!!!! This is mind-blowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Yedum]

C3 brought me here, beautiful song.

[@Wrathchild6803]

Where has this band been all my life!??!?

[@ginasommer1218]

That's exactly what I'm thinking since a few minutes...

[@JVR10893]

This song hits me in all of the right feels. This is my first time listening to it and tears just started rolling down my face. What an incredible song.

[@vaclavkapsia5682]

You wanna know what happened? Dream Theater and Neal Morse with Transatlantic invented a new genre and did pretty good but never lived up to the genre's potential. They couldn't, they didn't have enough time for that. They will never reach the top of the mountain but they carried Haken halfway up in hope that they will make it. And you know what? Haken did it. They reached The Mountain (2013)

[@TheKrysa112]

+1

[@Maceta444]

+Václav Kapsia beautiful comment

[@Fartsnack]

+Václav Kapsia Except Dream Theater is 50,000x better.

[@BleedingKnight]

+Václav Kapsia Yep DT is better, even though I love these guys.

[@dylanjohnson9753]

+Kunal Verma I love DT but I agree with OP. Haken is more rhythmically artful and compositionally creative. While DT certainly takes the prize on musicianship and virtuosity, Haken's phrasing, musical style, and variability within consistency makes gives them a more tasteful product, especially with their last two albums, and Restoration. Haken's quality seems more deliberate and thought out, whereas there are lots of passages in DT songs where I disagree with the musical choices. But hey just my opinion.

[@musicjunkie1715]

so awesome... touches my heart strings

[@SamMichael]

I was really happy they played this as their encore when I saw them on Tuesday in Chicago! So great!

[@LootFragg]

This is currently my favourite song. It moves me.

[@Tykenolm]

+LootFragg I just listened to it for the first time yesterday, I've listened to haken for years, but only visions & the mountain. This song blew me away. The riff that they use is just so fucking amazing (Example 4:56)

[@gaayabthri]

Too good to be true? Other music just seems so shallow right now..

[@lavanyasreedharan7973]

Nice gappa ;O

[@gaayabthri]

Thanks ikr! :)

[@ManateeFantasy]

The Dear Hunter's Act 1-3 were the pinnacle of music for me for a long time, until I discovered this album.

[@mathewheywood9265]

Absolutely beautiful song its instantly my new favorite and has definetly got me keen to explore more of hakens music!

[@maanvis81]

I think youtube recommended this song to me after my Ayreon watchin spree of today. And I am really grateful the youtube-algorhithm did it. Wow, I'm immediately sold on this band. Quite ayreon like but a bit crazier ;)

[@leandrometfan]

December 28, 2018, first time i've ever listened to this song on Randyladyman's stream, loving it since then.

[@harpyc9x]

the most beautiful thing I have listened recently

[@stephenirvine7445]

I'm so excited for this full album's re-release in the coming weeks, along with Visions, been holding off listening to the full album so I can hear it in all its remastered glory!

[@Vinnay94]

Love it! Reminds me of my childhood Video Games and TV shows. 9:03 Zelda jingle 9:11 The Simpsons 9:35 Sonic Adventure (Gotta go fast!)

[@shauntiggelman9341]

best song ive heard in year i noticed it a few weeks ago but the more i hear it the more inlove whit it i feel

[@JamesRussoMillas]

once in a very long while a band strikes a moment of genius in a song they write. for haken that stroke of genius happened between 1:43 and 2:30. that riff is superbly written well done guys. you have a new fan now

[@Anonyfagful]

Thank you for posting as one part! One of my favorite prog metal songs.

[@madaxeman101]

Props to a band that can make a 17 minute song and make every second of it amazing

[@republicanhaircutman]

These guys have found the perfect balance between beauty and livelihood!

[@foxmcloud23]

First heard initiate after seeing it recommended on a between the buried and me song. Now I gotta say these guys are phenomenal

[@Jessicanicosia_]

She may never return But I can wait forever🎶

[@RzSnR]

12:26 one of the best musical moments my ears ever witnessed

[@REALwoombath]

Damn, The Mountain might be their best album, but this one is their best song for sure. It gives the old gods of progressive rock a run for their money.

[@silverstreak6812]

Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. Love everything about it.

[@AhmadIlyas1994]

the intro... chaotic yet blissfull... I'M ONLY 30 SECONDS IN WHEN I'M TYPING THIS, AND I'M ALREADY TRIPPIN' MY GOOD OL' BALLS

[@notjohn100]

Honestly one of the greatest songs I've ever heard, I've gotta tell people

[@alperenalperen2458]

it's really good to find such song that isn't drowned into ridicilously heavy distortion guitar.

[@fernandod9436]

This is not just a song, it´s a work of art!

[@ecwwcw]

i agree my fav band in the history its DT but this band Haken i discovered like 3 months ago and it blows my mind they are awesome finally another prog band who can change the world as we now it

[@Niamorg1007]

I'm probably the only one, but 8:08 reminds me of old Wallace and Gromit episodes.

[@thatcher00]

Niamorg1007 nope i hear it

[@AnEnemyAnemone1]

Niamorg1007 a lot of parts from Haken songs remind me of the muppets. And that was before seeing the music video to cockroach king

[@robertsolem9234]

1:29 and 10:30 I love the solo that precedes these epic synth lines, and I'll be humming it away, and then as soon as these synth lines come in, it's like I can't even hum these simple synth lines. I tinkered around on my guitar and found that while the synth lines sounds simple, it's super chromatic (is that how I explain it? Four intervals in a row but played differently ascending and descending) - it's mind blowing to me! How can I describe what they are doing instrumentally here? From the final note in the solo to the transition into the next bit. Anyone else find this absolutely fascinating?

[@TheAngelovenuto]

I’m a DT fan , but this song is well appreciated in my book. Good job 👍🏻 great musicianship there

[@VictorEMusique]

just had that experience too - these guys are AMAZING!

[@Lentsku]

10:45 - 11:35 In my opinion the best part of the song

[@whatlookslikeis]

+Lentsku 0.00 - 17:02 is the best part of the song. :P I'm sorry, lame joke

[@velvetoscillator]

yes..

[@CompleteProducer84]

Still their best song!

[@misterkingdom3620]

I find this to be epic, relaxing, and fun all at the same time. Helps me fall asleep with a smile on my face :)

[@DCStuffandmore]

This is TOTALLY AMAZING. I love the continuous changes in the whole song. Trully a masterpiece. BRAVO!

[@trexesteban]

No words to describe this music, beautiful at times, but then becomes really aggressive, this song is a masterpiece itself, same for the rest of the album

[@666.jenkins]

"Scales grow all over our skin..."

[@SparkShredder]

GODLIKE BAND!!!!!!! SO many cool keyboard parts!!!

[@wolfman1234]

This is AMAZINGLY good prog!! :) Their two albums Aquarius and Visions is some of the best prog i´ve heard in a while! WOW

[@dreambiscuits]

I like that is a mix of polka, metal and prog rock. It's so unique.

[@SoulKingBrook96]

This whole album is like a twisted version of a disney tale... The sound, the lyrics, everything. It's my favourite album alongside Scenes from a Memory and Octavarium.

[@cristiantobartortora2847]

This song feels like it is 5 minutes long... MASTERPIECE!

[@safrprojects]

This is probably my twelfth time listening to this particular song. That series of riffs from 1:43 to 1:58 to 2:12 to 2:30 really just blow me down.

[@RainbowGravity92]

Ok, so I wasn't sure what to expect from Haken, nothing negative in mind, but first hearing them a few minutes ago, my mind exploded. These guys are great. They bring a fresh new look to progressive metal. They definitely have a Focus and King Crimson vibe to them as well, which is something I really like, since I am obsessed with both. Definitely going to get all of their albums.

[@Ginbat86]

thanks for sharing this masterpiece!!!!!!!! This intro is like a great Dream theater's song!!!!!!!! I love it so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@TobiCatsith]

This song is going places. Lots of them. I heartily approve. \m/

[@xenojones563]

This is so great, it reminds me of when I was working in a circus!

[@DocteurZeuhl]

I thought I could not stand listening to progressive heavy metal anymore, and then, Haken. Excellent!

[@JustifiedCrime]

I have always listened to rock.music and played it as well but I´ve never been too into of progressial rock until now. Until this song. My god!

[@danielerlichofficial]

Just now discovered them and I'll definitely hear more songs of them!

[@RolandMaj7]

First I discovered them on Devilstone festival. I got sober immediately when I heard them, now that's something interesting to listen live! So I was standing there and didn't know band's name, I filmed video piece with my phone and started to ask around. :D

[@newvultraz]

Cleaned my feet of mud, followed the empty zebra ride to the Cirkus...

[@1nosurprisezz]

I don't think I've ever heard a more epic song. Like Jesus Christ...

[@Wasteland_FX]

There are still a lot of bands to be discovered i think, all hope is not lost, at least in music i think... this is awesome! :)

[@evolooshion]

I'm a metalhead and I approve this band

[@exclamation744]

I can't even describe the resplendence (despite it not being a physical manifestation) of this song. I've heard many a song that can be described with resplendent, and this one deserves it as much as the top ones of such list. It truly defines the progressive metal genre, particularly with the jazz influence in the instrumental sections. tl;dr: 10/10 would be dazzled again

[@zaq_]

This song is what a progressive metal song should always be! My favourite made by Haken

[@Liquidcadmus]

Masterful work. amazing

[@eddieraissi719]

Beatiful passages and dynamics

[@claudianoriker4038]

i hear them for the first time. to me this sounds genuine and original. not a bit like dream theater. they both come from the same genre, but make two different things of it. i like it! :)

[@666pmt]

agreed. whether you like them or not DT is a band that demands respect.

[@JGrffn]

5th time hitting that replay button, and I doubt I'm leaving this video anytime soon

[@Joao897]

9:34 - What a guitar solo!

[@NeverDeadChaos]

This song is the only thing that makes writing this essay bearable, can't remember how i found Haken, but i'm so glad i did!

[@steampunk1435]

perfect last track for an album like aquarius oh fuck, the feels... this is so beautiful

[@Jesse-lu1bl]

I didn't think it was possible to be gr8ter than DT but here we are...alas!!

[@jjjons3143]

This band has some really great potential, combining technical skills, accessibility, inspiration and, most important, this guys are surprisingly able to have fun with music! (8:00)

[@ProggyDrummer]

Even the difference between Images and Awake are vast. And if someone says that Dream Theater sounds like they did when they released "When Dream and Day Unite" then they obviously haven't listened to a single one of their albums since.

[@WesternMace]

Simply majestic