Richard Henshall - Mu (Official Video)

[@vaclavkapsia5682]

The chorus plays in my head as I see my wife playing with my daughter and I think to myself, this is beauty, this is worth all the discipline and sacrifices. Thank you for helping me feeling this. This is what art should be.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Love it! Thanks dude.

[@ZKBruhman]

very well put!

[@pomonarocks]

A wholly instrumental track that paradoxically also features a Singer: 3:58

[@richardhenshall2185]

😂

[@scottkuester8946]

😆

[@felipeviegas]

Why isn't this comment pinned? 😅

[@jon.yama-otoko]

What a comment! lol

[@Meowmeow0506]

I'm honestly so glad Charlie, Richard and Ross all have solo projects, you can really see the pieces of Haken that each member brings to the table.

[@edwinmusician667]

The feel is like Snarky puppy mixed with Plini along with his original/signature tone. Amazing sir.

[@Trevor_M_F]

This is one of those songs I can listen to on repeat. Song of the year so far for me.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot man! That’s great to hear.

[@emanueleamante5037]

I love "cocoon", can't wait for mu!!

[@Gooooms]

Omg this song is an all timer for me I can’t stop listening to it. I’ve been recommending all my friends this song. Thank you 🙏

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot!

[@iDoqz]

Ever since discovering Haken in 2018 you absolutely changed my life and perspective on music. When I wonder if you can keep up the momentum and creativity you always deliver. This is wonderful! Can't wait for the album

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot man! That’s awesome to hear.

[@dlens2606]

obsessed with this song

[@kevinheckeler]

Next level dynamics and chops. Prog metal primer material. The production / engineering is super clean and tight too. Win / win / win.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot dude! Adam smashed the mix and Lang smashed those drums!

[@tessitura5115]

3:12 onward, that's that classic Henshall rhythmic weirdness

[@TheN8w]

Yep. More Plini vibes for the first few minutes.

[@BornAgainBrother]

Can definitely hear the Haken in Henshall, or is it Henshall in Haken? 🤔

[@kevindumont2507]

I love how melodic this is. Completely immersed from the first second. Awesome!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a bunch!

[@rusticlocust8255]

been waiting for this track to drop ever since that one strandberg demo! really great stuff

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks for listening dude!

[@josephperkins-z7n]

I am not going to pretend this isn't some of the best song writing and understanding music i've ever experienced. Thank you for blessing us with this. That Strand is a beauty. Your playing reminds me so much of plini but prog jazz and tigran sprinkled in there.

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

The Cocoon is one of my favorite modern metal records so im extremely stoked to see what Richard has in store for us!!!! This track is phenomenal :) progression reminded me of early plini/owane stuff. P.D: Hoping to hear vocals on the new record pls pls pls

[@SethDMaim]

His vocals were so fitting on Cocoon. I honestly prefer it waaaaay over the instrumental version, which is not normal for me.

[@BS-cr2mv]

Finally!! I love this tune ever since he played it on that Strandberg clinic. Now I don't need to keep replaying that one part of that video lmao. Awesome final mix Richard!!

[@JackTaylorGuitars]

Brooo the section and lick at 2:57ish is killer and it just gets more tasty from there. Had a right good time listening to this!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks man!

[@WillihamG]

Oh my lord both of those guitars are beautiful, wonderful playing as always!

[@shacharbieber9052]

I can't get enough of this, I can't remember the last time I listened to the same song so many times in only a few days. Best song I've heard so far this year. Instrumental yet so emotional, complex yet elegant and accessible. I can't wait for more!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot for listening man!

[@TheUnbruisable]

2:48 is nuts what an insane riff

[@0xyznx]

wow, beautiful.

[@kokocreatesmusic]

Incredible. Finally after the strandberg ad haunted me for so long :D there it is. the full song that brought me to 8 string before it ever released!

[@dotthree7894]

I hear a little bit of Tigran Hamasyan vibes from 3:45, but more proggy. That entire part is amazinglyyyy good. I also particularly love the scratchy guitar in the "chorus" on 2:20 (it's hard to pinpoint what the chorus is in instrumental music haha). Song has been on repeat the last few days. You killed it, dude!

[@Ouzala]

Oh this is soo good ! I've been listening to this track on repeat on the strandberg video with Plini. I'm so happy to hear a fully complete version !!! And this ending, goosebumps every time. Can't wait for your album, thanks for sharing your art !

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks dude!

[@jhonnatanaguiar]

THE G.O.A.T 🐐

[@Low_R0ar]

My favorite ❤

[@cenkakdere7094]

Cocoon was my top listened album of 2019 on spotify. You are one of the most underrated musicians ever. Many people usually discover you through listening Haken first but it's opposite for me. Lots of love from Turkey

[@MischaESC2]

Wooooow! What a pleasant surprise (to me anyway)!! Cocoon is in my all time top 3, and I'm SO looking forward to Mu!!

[@johnnydessi8567]

se il buongiorno si vede dal mattino, l'album sarà una bomba!!!

[@Johnyl30]

Già

[@brentos5001]

Incredible!!!!!! Haken and Hens the goats

[@dethskullcrusher]

Can't stop listenint to this track, is amazing! Thank you so much!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks for listening!

[@eleonorananni2979]

My God, awesome music...

[@blacklinkker5679]

Cocoon was so utterly amazing, anxious for Mu!

[@georgiosandmusic]

Musicianship. You and David Maxim Micic.

[@WesThrailkill]

amazing man

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks bud!!!

[@TRB_Alec]

Nice video 😊

[@richardhenshall2185]

Cheers! Thanks to Jake Ten.

[@QSS6]

Wow, a beautiful new Henshall edition Sälen. Utterly gorgeous!! 👍👑 When will it be available?

[@Falltangle]

that bit that kicks in around the 3min mark, absolutely love the sound you've taken as your own here.

[@FilippoRosati]

Such an amazing tune mate, congrats 💖

[@richardhenshall2185]

thanks buddy!

[@MrKldenton]

They use the phrase 'Every frame a painting' to refer to the work of Stanley Kubrick, here in Richard's music we have every lick, every passage worthy of being it's own track. There's so much going on here but it's all clear in the mix and you can follow it perfectly, just like a perfectly crafted film. Absolutely loved Cocoon and I'm definitely looking forward to the full release of this album. Also your work here and on Cocoon has put me on to Haken, thanks for doing what you do.

[@samgoldsmith3759]

I came to the video because i thought there must be a Plini feature on here! But no, you are so versatile!!

[@ImVenrix]

YES! FINALLY

[@marcuss.2647]

cant get this chorus out of my head, absolutely phenomenal work from you and lang! can't wait to hear whats next :D

[@svenhegenmusic]

So good! Can''t wait for the album. Adam did a fantastic job mixing this, too

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks! Yep Adam is amazing.

[@hichamnaceri6509]

I discovered this when i was looking for Plini's songs, now i listen to MU from time to time, especially from 4 : 10 seconds

[@waywardsound]

Good Sir, this is a masterpiece! Love it

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks man!

[@Viiinc3]

Amazing work once again ❤

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks man!

[@TheAkiska]

I remember pieces of this from a post you had years ago! So happy to have it again in full force and what a lovely composition! Thanks, Rich.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks for listening dude!

[@xAD21x]

This why I loved Haken

[@Frigate356]

Absolutely far out. Love the mix of vibes here and dude, so cool that you brought Lang into this - unexpectedly perfect. Congrats on this. Perhaps my fav so far from your creations. Looking forward to the EP.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot man! Lang is the best.

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

Beautiful composition Masterful execution

[@mikearciszewski9348]

Nice track as always, Richard! Any tabs for sale would be quickly bought up by this guy! 🙂Can't wait for more!

[@richardhenshall2185]

I’ll definitely be getting on it soon!

[@darkstarrtech]

This song is so sick! I love it! Incredible songwriter and a beast on guitar.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot man!

[@Runneri]

Loving it. The Spacey feeling. Im in Mu now dreaming R'lyehian dreams 🤩

[@jeffreykoby2961]

After spamming this in Spotify and now watching this video...I AM EVEN MORE OBSESSED! Bless you Richard. Please keep making more.

[@jamesclawson9243]

I recently discovered Cocoon and have been kinda obsessed for last few weeks, then this comes out! Easily my favorite of your solo work and possibly my favorite over Haken stuff. Emotional music that scratches every itch. Particularly loving the saxophone

[@DavidMajors]

Absolutely loved Cocoon. Can't wait.

[@dingus4260]

Just… absolutely hell yeah.

[@elderozone]

Hell yes!

[@outtaplace1698]

Brother thank you this is absolutely magnificent.

[@bastian4260]

Best song this year. I have nothing to add to that

[@williamschickling6702]

Love your writing and performance . . . thoughtful, precise, always moving forward, inventive . . . . love Cocoon . . . love your "voice" in Haken. Hope you never stop creating.

[@emkii1640]

Edit: Oh nice, you will release another LP or EP this time? Normaly i dont like instrumental songs. It needs some talent to keeping me excited for 8 minutes. Of course you've done it Mr Henshall ;)

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks man! Yep I’ll be releasing 3 EPs.

[@tasm62]

It's a real pleasure to hear and see you play

[@MackyAr]

Ear

[@tasm62]

@@MackyAr oops, I forgot the "h"

[@teruyaguitars]

Love everything about this

[@alexocimad8990]

fell like you and plini would write some killer songs together. love the new stuff every thing you write is so sick man much love!!

[@szymonkosowski1154]

Finally, Cocoon is a masterpiece, can't wait for this new album!

[@kodi0223]

oh yeah more richard henshall! cocoon is one of my favorite albums, really excited for mu

[@hastesoldat]

This is plini level of attention to details.

[@Pk-cm3ru]

Absolutely out of this world 🙌🏿 I’ve had this on repeat for 3 days straight! Really can’t get enough of it 🔥

[@MischaESC2]

I've listened to this at least a dozen times now. It gets better and better. Also I recognize some parts from earlier demo videos and am looking forward to find the other demos included in this as well. Great work, Richard!!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Legend! Thanks for listening.

[@yardy88]

Yo you're actually really good 'n' stuff. Damn bro.

[@CoolStuffDad]

The sheer depth & layers of beautifully dynamic parts throughout- a new fan of yours and now also of Haken, you’ve got me pulled in. Incredible display of pure musical artistry!

[@umoaire9323]

🤯💥💯 can't... stop... listening...

[@craigmoggy3461]

5:19... What an awesome time change after a beautiful solo! Thanks Richard. Keep 'em coming.

[@TerryProps]

Beautiful, delightful, moving, inspiring, it’s an entire album in one song. I❤

[@richardhenshall2185]

Cheers!

[@erikrevier4053]

Beautiful. Can't wait to hear the rest!

[@filipealmeida8900]

Fantastic song as expected from Richard 😁👏 can't wait for the EPs

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks dude!

[@InfirmativeAction]

So very similar to Haken in composition, yet so very unique in Richard's style. I'm glad Haken has a short break so gems like this can finally shine through. Richard, it's been great meeting you on the tours!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot dude!

[@MFMcGee]

High expectations met! Those weird dissonant chords at 3:15 to accent the riff are my favorite "Henshall-isms" -- Richard (if you read this), is there any particular artist that influenced those bits? If so, I need to check em out bc that stuff is sooo fun. Thanks for sharing your music with us \m/

[@yasserwallaby5835]

Met him in Singapore a few days ago. Had a brief chat. What a nice guy. Silly me 😄, should have told him how much I love Cocoon and Mu. Cannot wait for the new EP.

[@driss409]

Man, everything you compose is gold. My expectations were set very high with Cocoon, but you're not one to disappoint.

[@michaelwolff9207]

Beautiful

[@Geoffgeff]

Yes!!

[@breakfastepiphaniesband]

This is unbelievably good! Can’t wait to hear more!

[@devonte276]

I remember having this breakdown on repeat with your bogden 8 model video, and loved seeing it live when you sat and had that demo with Plini. Absolutely love all your music, will always have you in my rotation. Love you Richard ❤️

[@sloyer666]

I knew this was gona be a great day...thank you Good Sir. Much love from Portugal.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JorntWagenaar]

Fantastic.

[@ignis.santander]

Absolutely love this new release!!, can't wait for more

[@roryaindow9926]

Can't wait to hear more.

[@avysar7723]

Damn that was good. Such a unique vibe, you rock Richard!

[@caseymacleod195]

Best song I've heard all year this is incredible! That call back to Cocoon at 4:57 made me smile ear to ear the first time I heard it

[@Alfonso9814]

dat strandberg tone

[@dekk389]

I really like Cocoon and this super good music too

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks dude!

[@ulfingvar1]

New solo album coming? Great news!!!!! Loved them all so far..

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks! It’ll be a trilogy of EPs.

[@tannertankersley4441]

Twisted and beautiful as always. Great work Rich!

[@Filon1985]

Very very nice song! I've been a huge Strandberg fan since my first HAKEN concert and your models are always a pleasure to look at. Keep up the good work!

[@ZaKrahe]

Absolutely brilliant Rich, one of my favorite voices on the instrument. ❤

[@MikeLoux]

Is there an unwritten rule in the prog metal world that if you play a Strandberg, you have to sound like Plini? Not that I'm complaining, mind you...this is awesome.

[@Shokaru777]

Beautiful as always!