Richard Henshall - "Twisted Shadows" (Playthrough)

Here's a playthrough of 'Twisted Shadows' from the album 'The Cocoon'.
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Credits
Matt Lynch - drums
Conner Green - bass
Jordan Rudess - guest keyboard solo
Ross Jennings - guest vocals
Richard Henshall - guitars, keyboards and vocals
Music, lyrics and video by Richard Henshall
Mixed and mastered by Simon Grove
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[@Spylights]

Richard is one of the sickest guitarists I’ve ever heard. He is also super humble and a solid guy to boot!🔥

[@richardhenshall2185]

Spylights Music thanks so much!

[@Frantiqdrummer]

Worldclass craftmanship!! Just brillant! Only kinda dissapointed there was no kaleidoscopic image of Jordan Rudess dancing around the screen during his synthsolo 🤔🙈🤣

[@richardhenshall2185]

That would've been fun!

[@thefourthwritedjentleman3643]

Recommended in a KZbin comment section - I am way late to the party - but this my brother is another level completely Like wow 😮

[@jamesclawson9243]

I'm even later to the party. Have you listened to Mu?

[@SeatofWisdom]

It’s hard to believe all of the special music floating around in one mans head. You are one of a kind Hen

[@mishterpreshident]

Melodies that make me actually laugh with joy. Rhythms that might make even Tomas Haake gasp in astonishment. OK, well, he might at least raise both eyebrows.

[@mundobus4032]

Yeah not gasping xD.

[@perhvarnes]

The fuzzy limits between jazz and prog metal

[@Hertzy]

Man... I'm so jealous of your songwriting and technical skills... Everything you do is sick! You're seriously one of my favorite guitarist ever.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks so much man!

[@antoniowoods9583]

I haven't fallen so instantly in love with any other album I've heard for a long while. This whole project is a masterpiece.

[@lizzieswe]

The one second piano shot at 4:33 made me giggle. Cleverly edited! Also, now that I can see how you play I can hear new things in the song, which is cool!

[@ivangomez8584]

Wow this is something out of this planet, most of Haken music ideas came from this dude!

[@goforthandeattacos]

I've been a fan of Haken since right before The Mountain was released, but only REALLY discovered what monsters you all were after you played in Austin last November. This album has done nothing but exceed my already sky-high expectations. Unbelievable work, man. P.S. I waited in line behind you, Ross and Ray at a food truck up the street from the venue in Austin, but didn't want to bother you while you were trying to eat. Missed my chance to become best friends.

[@apisdude]

love it, I hear interwoven bits of Native Construct

[@Clapstain]

Get a strong Mr. Bungle vibe from parts of this. Great song.

[@somekidwithanm4]

This popped up on my Spotify weekly and gotta say I was hooked instantly!!! Fantastic composition and hauntingly beautiful

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks man!

[@imposterimpossible1580]

Just discovered your music with the release of Mu. Great stuff, loving it!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Nice one! Thanks for listening.

[@lyoug]

Ooh, I started a transcription a few days ago, this will be really helpful! UPDATE: Transcription is done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n36xZXl6i9Gce68 I’m writing this in 18/8 for the most part - that is, 3/2 but each half note is divided into six 8th notes. Hardest thing for now was that bar at 2:39, took me forever to find that it was just two extra 8th notes, because of all the dotted eighth business (/ 2 against 3 / quadruplet / whatever you want to call it) going on at the same time :) (also those two tricky 11/8 bars at 1:50)

[@richardhenshall2185]

lyoug that’s so awesome to hear! Can’t wait to see it.

[@MrChupichu]

@@richardhenshall2185 me too jaja!

[@flowerpot-h7p]

Thanks so much for putting this together! I'll be able to learn this song thanks to you.

[@lyoug]

@@flowerpot-h7p Thanks! Happy to help.

[@iwarneto]

His frets are broken just like his time signature. Amazing song.

[@ivanyiattila3547]

This is the modern progressive music!!!!!

[@KKplaysit]

I know I'm late to the partay but this is just incredible man, bravo.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks a lot dude!

[@johannesmartinus6531]

Holy shit I was not expecting to like that as much as I did. Perfect.

[@SfalmaTasFrenas]

One of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever experienced The rhythyms, the instrumentation, the changes of atmospheres, the mellow yet a bit soaring vocals and THE MELODIES Everything blends in perfectly together, it truly is something special

[@erikrevier4053]

Ever since my first time hearing Visions you (and Charlie!) skyrocketed into my all time favorite guitarists list and have been really climbing ever since! Been jamming this on spotify for a while now but need to get a physical copy for my Truck! Amazing album all the way though and this play-through is awesome!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks Erik! I hope it sounds good in your Truck!

[@Drjoefixitguy08]

Filling all of the spaces

[@MJ-vd8bj]

This song and Flâneur by Plini are like the best Djazz songs ever

[@wolframsteindl2712]

Man, I am completely in love with Richard's style of music composition! It's so unique and special, and sounds absolutely amazing! Every song is an experience.

[@aidenglover9587]

This takes me back to the first time I discovered Haken! This album is fucking amazing Richard!

[@goforthandeattacos]

This is something from another planet. So radically different than anything I've ever heard before. Outstanding job, my boi.

[@raoyen]

That was amazing! I look forward for more of your solo work in the future, and I love your work in Haken (I've also covered several of your solos). Your last show in Israel was unreal!!!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Teddy Kishinevsky thanks dude! I’d love to see those solos.

[@stevejames2198]

I am absolutely Diggin this..!! :)

[@xeyon]

one of the most talented people out there. Amazing!

[@Spright91]

His style is just so him . You could not get another person to emulate his music, he's irreplaceable.

[@ajames]

That was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Man it’s awesome to discover new music. Nothing in life is better, to me.

[@naveamitay]

I'm speachless.

[@gawain0808]

insane edit!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kyleroliver2143]

See now if everyone from Haken could release a solo record after a Haken album we will always be good for the down time without a new Haken album ! Good job Richard I love the record

[@SaturnBc]

holY Sheet, jordan rudess is killing it on the keys

[@willowpets]

Love this song so much, the 3/4 section rhythm grooves so hard! I’m slightly disappointed that we didn’t get to see the last solo cuz that’s my favorite part of the song but the video was still very fun!!

[@lakejizzio7777]

This might be one of my favorite songs.

[@ONEEN0]

A masterpiece. Blowing my mind.

[@carlosherrera2426]

BRUTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Moto675309]

Just brilliant writing and playing. The creativity and vision here is incredible.

[@meanangel8114]

Hi Richard! We've met once in Toronto. I knew right away, that sweep and suade over genres of music are immense in your perception. You and people you work with bring happiness to my life. Thanx for Haken and others, it has been fulfilling my soul! Keep on doing the right job, it's fascinating and motivating!

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

What a great song. So eclectic. A+ #TangoStrikesAgain

[@alexandreluiz281]

It is so beautiful all textures created.

[@doktormoney]

Holy s***. It was some of the best solo work in blues history played... Backwards... Bends and all. Not implying that they're stolen or anything, but holy shit. That's the most brilliant thing I have heard in my life. Amazing work!

[@zippityzoop2576]

Are you a fan of Gentle Giant per chance Richard? Getting some great vibes of that sort from the verses, especially the vocal rhythms, love it

[@kristijanfistrek9055]

Oh yeah, he might be 😁 huge Gentle Giant vibes on certain parts!

[@voidabstraction]

Can hear such an assortment of influences here ^_^ amazing job putting it all together! Bueaitful.

[@fcoazaelchivas]

this song on live must be insane!!

[@ghostchants]

I didn't even know this existed. Amazing.

[@andu__]

It would be an honour to see this live

[@whydontyouremember]

I can't tell where your vocals end and Ross' begin, it's uncanny! Amazing song dude

[@ekos144]

man this is incredible, best sound ever

[@emkii1640]

A few more days and my digipack will be delivered :) Really great playthrough Richard!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Nix Garnix cheers! I hope you enjoy it.

[@tuniorr]

Very impressive. Brain wave!

[@milton1448]

Richard is just too cool. Buy and support his music people

[@arcturusvmoon]

That was amazing! I’m looking forward to hearing the whole album!

[@richardhenshall2185]

arcturusvmoon cheers!

[@rottoPITHottor]

Amazing! Any chance you'll do a Silken Chains play through?

[@ignis.santander]

I love so much this song, it's so inspiring and fulfilling

[@ikkjo]

Sick true temperament strandberg! Love your music, maybe my favourite album of the past couple years!

[@jomare7006]

es excelente tu trabajo genio !! saludos desde argentina

[@jacobsss5827]

Oh hell. Simon Grove mixed it 😁

[@rollengreen3842]

Sick video love the vibes on this!🔥💯🔊👑🔥💯🔊👑🔥💯🔊👑🔥

[@NatsumeSFS]

Man, amazing lml yeahhh 🎶

[@jacobsss5827]

It's so great, that you share it with us!

[@MarkDonnison]

Stupendous, one day I hope to butcher a cover of it. Nice axes too! Looking forward to the full album!

[@richardhenshall2185]

Mark Donnison I’d love to see that!

[@MarkDonnison]

@@richardhenshall2185heh heh :)

[@nebojsazbidelj1791]

now i feel bad for missing out when it came out, jesus man! youre an inspiration as is, now im just contemplating my skills

[@baptistebois5467]

Fantastic ! The musicianship is of course amazing, but the vocals are also very good 👏! This is really going to be the album of the year !!

[@clems6belio]

Even better with the video, love it !

[@Viiinc3]

A lot of creativity here, it's super fresh :) edit : it looks like there are a few video glitches with black borders, and lines fade out are not super classy :p)

[@richardhenshall2185]

Thanks!

[@josessuarezz]

Can´t wait for the album, that was great

[@icu12cme]

Brilliant Richard. Well done :)

[@vsaleluce]

Outstanding!

[@IVIShillizIVI]

I would love to try that 6 string strandberg, it looks and sounds amazing.

[@richardhenshall2185]

Do it! You won’t regret it.

[@eetuturkka4733]

Wow this is a really stylistic playthrough. Would love one of these for Lunar Room. Not to mention the lyrics for that one too.

[@oscarmendezcastellano8611]

Richard Henshall. Do you not think that you can be the new Jimi😮 Hendrix in this time?😊

[@marcolisci5153]

great track Hen 🤟🏿🎉🎉🎉

[@matiosmi137]

Amazing! Now that I've seen your amazing solo potential, I only find it a pity that you're so abstemious with your solos in Haken discography. Can we get more of those, please?

[@AndrewLein]

good stuff

[@jorgeaguirre4908]

Genial

[@lxschwalb]

Anyone know how to get that froggy farty sound at 2:22? Is it a guitar effect, or is it a synth doubling the guitar. I love that sound

[@marcdelauttre9538]

Nom de dieu...C'est trop bon !

[@ryanblumenow]

This is so cool! I love the mellow keys overlaid with metal guitar work at the beginning! Would you mind letting me know what guitar that is? I don't think I've ever seen a fanned fret headless true temperament before...

[@alexk1769]

Ryan Blumenow It’s a Strandberg Boden 8! He probably custom ordered the true temperament.

[@alessiocaporossi3690]

👍

[@KyoCalati]

Woooow

[@Shahpo]

Damn that's shit hot.

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

⚔️ Olaf the Warrior ⚔️

[@shayneseneviratne3838]

You da man

[@hafizh7624]

6:34 Jordan's solo

[@ladyligeia1]

This song is amazing. I'm happy because the wait is almost over now! I couldn't find you on deezer, are you planning to release the album on any streaming site?

[@JPZmods]

Ok this is absolutely awesome!!! Thought about playing along but the guitar swaps are just too fast for me. But seriously though, this is top notch!

[@Earthgazer]

Damn if that intro wasn't "inspired", to say the least by Leprous's The Valley

[@PIOCLITO]

Is there sheet music for this piece? I absolutely love it!!!

[@richardhenshall2185]

I'm currently working on a tab book for the whole album. Should be ready in the next couple of months or so.

[@flowerpot-h7p]

@@richardhenshall2185 any updates?

[@JuanCarlosDelgadoB]

I love this song! Is this considered Djent? Or what genre suits better? Just wondering..

[@jamesclawson9243]

Prog metal. Definitely had some djent though. 3 years late idk if you still care lol

[@voidcat6876]

1:05 that was fucking tasty

[@_-__-_6355]

My favourite from your album. What tuning is your 8 string in? It's sounds so huge!

[@ChrisChoi123]

Reminds of some maths rock bands music

[@lyoug]

Transcription is done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n36xZXl6i9Gce68 Thank god for this video, it would have been much more frustrating without it haha.

[@proformaebitda9682]

I love these guys but I just don't get what they have against headstocks

[@Beestification]

Was Jordan Rudess not available for the shoot?

[@DarkStarSPB]

First 30 seconds it's like Leprous goes dj**t xD But anyway it's soooo awesome =)