| L-1VE | ||||
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| Released | 22 June 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 10 September 2016 and 13 April 2017 | |||
| Venue | Melkweg, Amsterdam, and Center Stage, Atlanta | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, progressive rock | |||
| Length | 1:54:26(DVD1) 1:01:40 (DVD2) Total length: 2:56:06 | |||
| Label | Inside Out Music | |||
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L-1VE is the first video album by English progressive metal band Haken. It was released on 22 June 2018. [1] Most of the concert was filmed on 13 April 2017, at the Melkweg in Amsterdam [2] during their 10th anniversary tour in 2017. It also includes four bonus tracks filmed at ProgPower USA 2016 at the Center Stage in Atlanta, which also includes Mike Portnoy's cameo appearance on gong, as well as all of the official videos from the Affinity album.
While it includes live performances of songs from all their albums, most of them are from The Mountain and Affinity .
The main show and the bonus material on the DVD are also mixed in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
About the release of the live album, the band commented on their official website:
The release of official live material is a project that is long overdue and we know our existing fans have been crying out for this for some time now. Whilst we have filmed and recorded many shows in the past we have always felt there were elements of our shows that could be improved 'visually' before we documented and immortalised this for the world to see and that the timing for a live release never felt right for us. This is just our nature as creative people to be so extremely self-critical and constantly strive for perfection. It is largely due to the will of the people that the idea of this project became a reality. Both the band and the label were inundated with emails requesting a live release in some shape or form, and it was actually rather flattering, so giving the people what they wanted just felt like the right thing to do.
On 11 May 2018, Inside Out Music's official YouTube channel released a live performance of the song "In Memoriam", and Charlie Griffiths also commented: [3] [4]
"In Memoriam" is one of those tracks that always works really well live for us. I think because there's a lot of cool riffs and grooves which get people moving. Also it's the coolest thing in the world to hear people singing along with the chorus; we really love that interaction and of course our fans all have wonderful singing voices!
On 7 June 2018, the same channel released a live performance of the song "The Endless Knot". The band said: [5]
"The Endless Knot" is one of our live favourites; the crowd reaction when the opening riff kicks off always sends goose bumps, knowing we're all in for a wild ride of brutal riffing, mosh-friendly dub-step and epic sing-a-longs! It's just a chance for everyone to let their hair down while simultaneously showcasing one of our shorter, yet more complicated tunes to play.
The artwork was once again produced by long-time collaborators Blacklake. The live audio was mixed by Jerry Guidroz, known for his work with Neal Morse and The Winery Dogs. Post production/editing work on both the Amsterdam and Atlanta concert films was carried out by Crystal Spotlight, known for their work with Steven Wilson and Dream Theater.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [6] |
Reviewing the release for AllMusic, Thom Jurek claimed that "With few notable exceptions, it's rare that a live album would provide suitable enough introductions for new listeners and unsuspecting fans. That said, England's Haken prove the exception to the rule on L1ve." [6]
The track listing consists of two CDs, two DVDs and three official videos. [7]
DVD 1 – Live in Amsterdam 2017
DVD 2 – Live at Prog Power 2016
CD 1 – Live in Amsterdam 2017 All songs and arrangements written by Haken, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "affinity.exe/Initiate" | 6:00 | ||
| 2. | "In Memoriam" | Charlie Griffiths, Ross Jennings | Richard Henshall | 4:42 |
| 3. | "1985" | 9:21 | ||
| 4. | "Red Giant" | 6:31 | ||
| 5. | "Aquamedley" | Jennings | Henshall | 22:26 |
| Total length: | 49:00 | |||
CD 2 – Live in Amsterdam 2017
All songs and arrangements written by Haken, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "As Death Embraces" | Diego Tejeida | Tejeida | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Atlas Stone" | Raymond Hearne, Jennings, Griffiths | Henshall | 7:12 |
| 3. | "Cockroach King" | Henshall | Henshall | 8:17 |
| 4. | "The Architect" | 15:59 | ||
| 5. | "The Endless Knot" | 6:34 | ||
| 6. | "Visions" | Jennings | Henshall | 23:34 |
| Total length: | 1:05:26 | |||
| L+1VE | ||||
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| Live album (EP)by Haken | ||||
| Released | 7 December 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 10 September 2016 | |||
| Venue | Center Stage, Atlanta, GA | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal | |||
| Length | 47:52 | |||
| Label | Inside Out Music | |||
| Producer | Haken | |||
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Live at Prog Power 2016
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Falling Back to Earth" |
| Henshall | 12:10 |
| 2. | "Pareidolia" | Tejeida | Henshall | 10:20 |
| 3. | "Earthrise" | 5:08 | ||
| 4. | "Crystallised" |
| 20:14 | |
| Total length: | 47:52 | |||
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [8] | 77 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [9] | 72 |
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