Listening to Haken - Crystallised

[@mujmujmuj]

I saw them perform this shit live. It was awesome.

[@epicgamer-dn3vj]

It was the best encore ever

[@HollowGolem]

I edited the "someone's calling me" bit of the chorus into a ringtone for my phone. Have yet to meet anyone else with the same, so it fulfills its purpose. And yeah, that Gentle-Giant-esque bit in the middle hits everyone like that. And yeah, those drums are almost certainly including some samples. As for great Haken, "Falling Back to Earth" remains my favorite track by them. It goes places, has a real punch to it, does a few things differently, but still feels very much like a Haken song. The Mountain remains their best album, I think.

[@ChrisChoi123]

hey that's also my ringtone!

[@mirkecWii]

I'm gonna be honest, I saw this comment and thought that's genius and did it as well

[@cleversonluiz5839]

Genius!!!

[@danielryan4102]

Thanks to those who recommended this track. I really enjoyed it!

[@devilopment3291]

Escaping the past by embracing the future. Gong by Mike Portnoy

[@JimNewstead]

Bonnnnnggggg!

[@ryanmcgill5048]

If you do more Haken you should do Veil. I just listened to it for a second time on my drive home and it jams so hard.

[@rustyshackelford4503]

Another awesome reaction video. On the drums. Ray Hearne uses a sampler mounted on his actual kit and he frequently uses it for samples and trigger type effects. You can hear it used heavily in the track 1985. Same thing here. Anyhow I digress I had the same feelings about this song the first couple listens. Much as I absolutely love Haken, the first couple times I attempted this track, I didn’t make it past the second verse. Just couldn’t see 20 minutes of that being interesting, but the more listens, and the more you start appreciating the overall track, mainly due to the second half. They have 3 big monstrous 20 minute pieces they do. Celestial Elixir, Crystallised, and Visions. I know you’ve done two of those. Best get to the third.

[@moritzwieder5173]

Whaaaaat??! Really? I can't believe that there are people who didnt like this song on first try. I think its an unbelievable masterpiece. I'm glad you started to appreciate it though :)

[@rustyshackelford4503]

Moritz Wieder I’m a sucker for a good chorus and the first couple listens the chorus didn’t grab me. I’m definitely past that and love the track. It would absolutely go on a top 10 Haken playlist for me now

[@XxfelipemaxxX]

I love this song, and also had a great time listening with your thoughts throughout the piece, Jim. Thanks for bringing more Haken reactions :) I just want to suggest another epic song from a band that's criminally underrated. It's a brazilian band that's heavily influenced by more mature progressive metal bands, but I truly believe that they've succesfully created a master piece. Maestrick - The Seed Thank you once again, Jim. I really like to see your reactions!

[@theanunnaki334]

The Faceless - Autothiest Movement part 1 to 3. Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence disk two. Carcass - Heartwork Cradle of Filth - Lord Abortion (with lyrics)

[@MetalxLicaxPP]

I actually highly enjoy the first and 'last' parts more than the middle, personal taste. That being said, the first is SO good at doing what it's doing. It's all telling a story and the build-up to the character I suppose 'finding' himself in a sense. I love it.

[@WardenOfSouls]

This even has some Jethro Tull and Ayreon Vibes... this Song is absolutly fantastic^^ damn!

[@DroverMadMusic]

Jim, once again, love your work! Please do "Jakob - Malachite". An absolute emotional masterpiece from a Kiwi instrumental prog-metal band!

[@Mr_Tokon]

Moon Safari - A kid called panic If you enjoy melodious oldschool Prog Rock from a modern band

[@Sapienite1]

My favorite album of theirs is this EP, actually.

[@pasit1738]

I don't know why, but I haven't listened to Haken, really. Must get into their music. They're supporting Devin Townsend on his Europian tour. This sounds very much like The Flower Kings, so I should like this!

[@JimNewstead]

Yeah they are. Looking forward to that gig immensely!

[@pasit1738]

@@JimNewstead Yep, me too! Tickets are bought!

[@petegrusky2715]

@BallTistic Screecher Are you kidding me Devin might be supported by... Kiss, for all I care. If you can't hear the musicianship in this, then you might clean your ears first. Haken is absolutely unparallel.

[@palantir135]

At first I thought...mmmm. But it get's better every minute. Reminds me a bit of Gentle Giant or King Crimson. I'm going to find out more about them.

[@gavinferguson]

just figured out its 35 years since marillions fugazi album

[@mugwump7049]

My father would have absolutely loved this if he was still alive. He was very big on stuff like Soft Machine, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Magma... As for me, not so much. It's a bit too "happy" and jazzy for my taste. I do acknowledge it's good stuff, just not my cuppa.

[@petegrusky2715]

Now go ahead and tell this to Mozart and Chopin too

[@jilblanche]

Oh, I like this!

[@WardenOfSouls]

damn Jim the last few selected songs are pretty good eh? Between the Buried and me stayed with me, made it into my playlist. And this one could be aswell. Sounds a bit like Symphony X in some sections. Im really into this :)

[@WardenOfSouls]

Also what you said about the drums during the Song... the timing is spanning over several smaller parts.. its one continuous rythm that switches from On to offbeat due to it being slightly longer than the parts the rest of the band play. Its a really nice Thing to do in Prog.

[@pixelard0.113]

This song sorta sounds like it’s out of a musical. It’s very proggy, but in more of a musical theater way than most other prog songs.

[@Jefjin]

Amenra - Boden You'll like this one!

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

:) damn! 40 secs late! Just finished - lots of fun! Must do more...

[@boogabuga7657]

I. Fucking. Love. This. Song.

[@bernardodc9631]

trivia: that last gongo was Portnoy : > D

[@quadparents]

Steve Vai - Bad Horsie

[@sebfaucher8508]

sound like Gentle Giant as fuck

[@swagger_beatsdrumcovers9781]

How’s it going can you do a reaction to one of my videos?

[@metalhos]

Nerdy mashup of classic and modern prog (Yes, King Crimson and Gentle Giant meet Pain of Salvation, Tool and Dream Theater), sadly nothing in it where i could say: wow, that's something fresh and new. which, on the other hand, happens with 99.9% of modern rock music as well. the genre is pretty much done since years and all we get now are copies from copies from copies in different orders and colors.

[@JimNewstead]

Yup, apart from those of us still discovering it!!!! 👍🏼

[@felipekaliell668]

listen to native construct, its relly something barely new hehe

[@deeznuts-rp2ms]

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