HAKEN - Cockroach King - (Single Version)

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  • @juliandans
    @juliandans Рік тому +267

    Crazy to think that this song is so good that they wrote two albums based off of it and started an entire universe.

    • @jompacampos
      @jompacampos Рік тому +8

      o: what albums?

    • @IndieTheArchivist
      @IndieTheArchivist Рік тому

      @@jompacamposVector and Virus

    • @ouie-fl4qo
      @ouie-fl4qo Рік тому

      @@jompacamposvirus and vector

    • @PicusProgRex
      @PicusProgRex Рік тому +2

      ​@@jompacamposVector and Virus

    • @PicusProgRex
      @PicusProgRex Рік тому +3

      But it's possible that every album has something to do with the Cockroach King

  • @Nick-jl9sj
    @Nick-jl9sj 10 років тому +1429

    First song I ever heard from haken, from then on, I was addicted.

    • @OlivierSen
      @OlivierSen 9 років тому +6

      Nicholas Hudson Discovered them on Celestial Elixir. Addicted too

    • @barnessutcliffe
      @barnessutcliffe 9 років тому +3

      Nicholas Hudson same here, i heard it on the planet rock prog rock show. next day i checked them out on youtube and dled some of their lp's.

    • @LootFragg
      @LootFragg 9 років тому +15

      First song Cockroach King. Then Celestial Elixir which sucked me in. Then went full Aquarius.
      Shit, this video is so good. The puppets are so proper. The Queen hommage got me laughing. And the drummer at 4:42 is perfect.

    • @friidryce1150
      @friidryce1150 7 років тому +8

      Listen to the full song, it's even cooler

    • @zeethirteen7940
      @zeethirteen7940 7 років тому +1

      You and me both, my friend.

  • @agsandyman777
    @agsandyman777 3 роки тому +292

    Haken: So what's your idea for the video?
    Diretor: Bohemian Rhapsody but Muppets
    Haken: ...Deal!

    • @brendancuffe4671
      @brendancuffe4671 2 роки тому +8

      The Muppets actually did a version of Bohemian Rhapsody, you should check it out!

  • @NeverSickAtSea
    @NeverSickAtSea Рік тому +277

    The Haken members sit down to write a new song. The lead singer: “What time signature should we write this in?” The drummer, philosophically: “What is time?”

    • @GoatedKanye1
      @GoatedKanye1 7 місяців тому +6

      Especially in Beneath the White Rainbow

    • @Kaden_BASS_noob
      @Kaden_BASS_noob 6 місяців тому +4

      this song already have crazy time signatures but have you ever heard of Dance Of Eternity? that's my favorite song and it have 200 time signature changes

    • @kinoglaz777
      @kinoglaz777 5 місяців тому +5

      The guitar player: "there is no time, it is just an instant illusion"
      The bass player: "we are time"
      The singer: "if time doesn't exist, what it should be if not music?"
      The producer: "Obviously they shall be switched. But on time for the album exit"

  • @databasement
    @databasement 11 років тому +1538

    Kermit the Prog!

    • @mnjloi
      @mnjloi 4 роки тому +9

      Good one

    • @מתן-ז4ע
      @מתן-ז4ע 4 роки тому +5

      מצאתי אותך

    • @מתן-ז4ע
      @מתן-ז4ע 4 роки тому +3

      בדיוק באתי לספר לך על התגובה הזו

    • @מתן-ז4ע
      @מתן-ז4ע 4 роки тому

      זה גדול

    • @מתן-ז4ע
      @מתן-ז4ע 4 роки тому

      @@mnjloi עכשיו אני מבין שאם לא סימנתי אותך לא תבין על מה אני מדבר

  • @RichaadEB
    @RichaadEB 11 років тому +811

    soo goooooooooooooooooood

  • @SGRev1
    @SGRev1 9 років тому +222

    This video deserves at least 10 million views.

    • @d1ver9e
      @d1ver9e 4 роки тому

      Doing my part. 👍

    • @justlikeyouful
      @justlikeyouful 4 роки тому +2

      Agree. But there is a level beyond this. It is minimum entropy. We will never hit it now. But it should have been the original goal.

    • @brainstorm4228
      @brainstorm4228 4 роки тому +3

      @Best Of Assamese Don't need to.
      Cz only intellectual people can judge this song.80% of the world population are just simpletons. They can only consume cheesy Despacito type songs.

    • @gaborkrausz5402
      @gaborkrausz5402 3 роки тому +3

      *"You gotta pump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers!"*

    • @Utubesuxmycock
      @Utubesuxmycock 3 роки тому +3

      Lyrics 10 out of 10

  • @andrewgodly5739
    @andrewgodly5739 8 років тому +217

    The more you listen to these songs the better they get

    • @artphreak1
      @artphreak1 2 роки тому +4

      That’s the facts Jack. 😁
      Never heard of them until I experienced them open for Symphony X last Friday…
      Blown away. Been listening to them every day since. Nil By Mouth was just amazing. 😵‍💫

    • @raegandalbo9731
      @raegandalbo9731 27 днів тому

      The fact that this is both hilarious and non ironically good is amazing

  • @leecambsuk2871
    @leecambsuk2871 4 роки тому +441

    it's 2020, i'm in lockdown and have just discovered Haken....

    • @erikrevier4053
      @erikrevier4053 4 роки тому +29

      Enjoy, All their albums are different and great in their own ways, make sure you don't miss their Restoration EP, it is fantastic.

    • @Mattia_Genuardi
      @Mattia_Genuardi 4 роки тому +6

      Me too man, same situation : )

    • @vinamarora7049
      @vinamarora7049 4 роки тому +5

      Amazing! I'm jealous

    • @xedasxedas
      @xedasxedas 4 роки тому +6

      They should really be proud of this prog master piece. A real "torch carrying" for the prog genre it self. The (prog) Gods are sure jealous (again) of their own creation.

    • @milton1448
      @milton1448 4 роки тому +6

      Lee, you're in for a treat. HAKEN is the best in the business IMO. Enjoy the discovery.

  • @alexandretrepanier4368
    @alexandretrepanier4368 Рік тому +22

    I Just discovered Haken by accident with that song on Spotify, I have so say and be very honest here : This song is a MASTERPIECE!!! It is truly the BEST song I have ever lisen in my entire life. I've come across jewels of musicians and awesome songs but this one is indubitably the best of the best. I think i'm gonna have a blast diving deep into this band. :)

    • @milo4846
      @milo4846 11 місяців тому

      Have a good trip with them! Haken is a truly unique band, and I've listened to many progressive metal bands in my entire life. I've also see them live in 2023 with Between the Buried and Me and Cryptodira, amazing concert :)

    • @Scp716creativecommons
      @Scp716creativecommons 7 місяців тому +1

      Just discovered them, here and now, subscribed and about to dive in. Absolutely masterful

  • @Niamorg1007
    @Niamorg1007 11 років тому +133

    Being the ultimate Dream Theater fan, I expected their self-titled release to be the definite prog album of the year... I was so wrong. Thanks Haken, along with Between the Buried and Me you restored my faith in the future of prog music!

    • @adamswing6115
      @adamswing6115 Рік тому +4

      It's so sad that the self titled was just okay

    • @domidominik7071
      @domidominik7071 Рік тому +2

      Which album did btbam put out 9 years ago? Anyway, colours ii and fauna are still top tier prog while a view from atop of the world is just 8/10 for me

    • @-Ruben
      @-Ruben Рік тому +1

      ​@@domidominik7071 Parallax II

    • @Bone1996
      @Bone1996 Рік тому

      ​@@domidominik7071Havent really listened to BtBaM but yeah Fauna is definitely prog AOTY for me.
      I will say though that The Alien and Awaken the Master are some of Dream Theaters all time best songs imo, even if the album as a whole isn't completely outstanding.

  • @asgerrud
    @asgerrud 8 років тому +581

    Oggy and the prog-roachs

  • @PrRatman
    @PrRatman 5 років тому +77

    If you like it, please have a stop on gentle giant. This song is clearly a tribute to them. I personally advice "The Power and the Glory" album to begin with.

    • @rowane965
      @rowane965 5 років тому +6

      Octopus is great too

    • @mnjloi
      @mnjloi 4 роки тому +4

      Thank you! I will definitely check them.

    • @Eleventhearlofmars
      @Eleventhearlofmars 3 роки тому +2

      @@mnjloi check out` funny ways ‘ and ` knots’ great GG songs to start with.

  • @jennyjohnson5428
    @jennyjohnson5428 2 роки тому +43

    I had just begun dating a nice redhead who was 'into music'. I, a classically trained cellist, intrigued, asked him to send me links to three 'funny songs'. He wasn't sure what I meant by funny, but this was one of the three. I married t.f. outta him, the end.

  • @ChrisLT
    @ChrisLT 11 років тому +6

    Holy crap, what a great song. Been hearing about Haken these past few weeks and it appears that I've been missing out.

  • @GiampaoloMarcolin
    @GiampaoloMarcolin 9 років тому +754

    I didn't know owen wilson plays bass

    • @Wabe
      @Wabe 8 років тому +2

      +Joshua Davis I liked it just for you.

    • @LordFolle
      @LordFolle 8 років тому +1

      +Giampaolo Marcolin ahahahahah

    • @OheyBro
      @OheyBro 8 років тому +1

      +Giampaolo Marcolin lol

    • @EmyxEternity
      @EmyxEternity 8 років тому +31

      "oh wow"

    • @Galayak
      @Galayak 8 років тому +24

      "wow, this band is amazing. Unbelivable"

  • @dollarama5142
    @dollarama5142 4 роки тому +34

    has some King Crimson's Discipline and Gentle Giant vibes. amazing!

  • @ian2
    @ian2 6 років тому +18

    this is now the fourth song i've heard from them and frankly i'm not sure what i'm getting myself into but i love it

  • @linkamus
    @linkamus 8 років тому +58

    First time hearing of this band. Wow. This is amazing. Can't wait to hear more.

  • @EarlOfBassington
    @EarlOfBassington 10 років тому +66

    Seriously can't get enough of this song or this band, hah

  • @LevAndronov
    @LevAndronov 11 років тому +55

    This is incredible. Awesome. Superior high quality. Massively cool. Ultra mega great. I'm not just impressed, I'm totally blown away. Stunning and funny. I'm in love forever.

    • @kilipeti
      @kilipeti 11 років тому +1

      My feelings exactly :)

    • @LilithTNT
      @LilithTNT 6 років тому

      I'm not surprised 😉

  • @yashsinojia6170
    @yashsinojia6170 6 років тому +111

    The one song that manages to be funny without losing the progmetal knack

    • @barbariancataphract5103
      @barbariancataphract5103 2 роки тому +31

      The first time you hear it - funny song.
      After going deeper into the meaning - oh shit

  • @XxNoMErcY99xX
    @XxNoMErcY99xX 8 років тому +193

    This is like Gentle Giant meets Dream Theater. Fucking amazing!

    • @REALwoombath
      @REALwoombath 7 років тому +24

      XxMr99xX you people love to compare

    • @rubyinferno7578
      @rubyinferno7578 7 років тому +44

      XxMr99xX Djentle Giant xD

    • @Eleventhearlofmars
      @Eleventhearlofmars 3 роки тому +4

      It certainly has some funny ways about it. 😁

    • @vietnguyenn.214
      @vietnguyenn.214 3 роки тому +1

      Definitely Gentle Giant!!! much of their influence in The Mountain and Restoration

  • @TrajGreekFire
    @TrajGreekFire 7 років тому +318

    Tantalized by the cockroach and it's promise
    I fantasised about soaring with golden wings
    "Flying with gold wings"
    Hypnotized by the cockroach and it's promise
    I was compromised by a treasure
    That was fit for fools
    "Lured by a fool's gold"
    Blinded by a fickle fortune
    Diamonds in my eyes
    Blinded by the grand illusion
    Golden wings to fly
    The hunter draws closer to it's prey
    Vacantly I was gazing at the mirage
    I yearned to be a apostle
    Of the selfmade man
    Hopelessly I bathed in my ignorance
    Desperately toking on the roach of irony
    My fickle fortune beckoned
    A treasure fit for fools
    The hunter draws closer to it's prey
    I blindly wandered down the golden path
    In pursuit of a misbegotten dream
    The great gatsby whispered in my ears
    The road from rags to riches leads nowhere
    The grand illusion beckoned
    With promises of deceit
    The Cockroach King sits on his throne
    With the midas touch and a heart of stone
    An empire build on guile and greed
    A bleeding ground for those who heed
    The grand illusion faded
    The hunter snares it's prey
    I fear and loathe the cockroach
    The mirage melts away
    The Cockroach King sits on his throne
    With the midas touch and a heart of stone
    An empire build on guile and greed
    A bleeding ground for those who heed
    Lured by a treasure that was fit for fools
    "Searching for the truth"
    Lost in this labyrinth in search of the truth
    "With your promises of deceit"
    Trapped in your kingdom build on greed and guile
    "Build on greed and guile"
    Only to find the insects have multiplied
    The Cockroach King of guile and greed
    With a broken crown he's left to bleed
    An empire falling to it's knees
    A bleeding ground for those who heed
    I longed to be a disciple of the cockroach
    I was hopelessly choking
    On the roach of fallacy
    "The roach of irony"
    Thankfully when the mirage finally melted
    The impurity of the cockroach was revealed to me
    "The roach of irony"
    Blinded by the grand illusion
    Blackened wings to fly
    Burning ashes of the hunter
    Scattered in the sky

    • @goodluckgorsky3413
      @goodluckgorsky3413 6 років тому +1

      Traj what does he even mean by the cockroach

    • @catswag16
      @catswag16 5 років тому +9

      @@goodluckgorsky3413 I think its used as a term for greedy people

    • @Dknife9
      @Dknife9 4 роки тому +4

      Getting sucked in and used, enamored with a powerful figure to one's detriment and their profit

    • @jedinxf7
      @jedinxf7 3 роки тому +13

      @@goodluckgorsky3413 Donald trump.

    • @ElPeppito
      @ElPeppito 3 роки тому +2

      Where did you get that last verse from?, Its not on the song

  • @papagarfield3014
    @papagarfield3014 5 років тому +25

    damn this is truly one of my favourite songs just because of its beautiful absurdity and just the pure talent it uses to pull of every single strange, unique and interesting section of the song off flawlessly, and honestly this music video is just something else. I always had the story play out in my head, but now after seeing this music video this is definitely whats going to play through my head when i'm listening to the song. and I'm in no way displeased.

  • @gusstavv
    @gusstavv Рік тому +1

    I came here from Shaun video. At the beginning I didn't like the voice, but the rollercoaster of the song stuck in my mind, and now I LOVE this!!

  • @virgilscipion
    @virgilscipion 7 років тому +5

    Haken, you are awesome !
    I discover tonight, I love your music !
    Long live to your music !

  • @HavokTheorem
    @HavokTheorem 8 років тому +30

    Haken,
    I've shown this song to almost every musically inclined friend I have and the reception is really good. Even though it's such an out there song, the strong vibes of queen and Floyd and the great rhythm in the opening is so enjoyable.

  • @Saraangharad88
    @Saraangharad88 3 роки тому +7

    My 12 month old niece loves this song and gets very excited and starts dancing. Maybe the youngest fan so far

  • @iansargent196
    @iansargent196 4 роки тому +4

    "My fecal fortune beckons" will forever be a most underrated lyric.

  • @theshackcollaborations6111
    @theshackcollaborations6111 2 роки тому +4

    I still adore this. Killer track in crazy times, bringing a bunch of people together. Thank you guys!

  • @rjonboy7608
    @rjonboy7608 3 роки тому +4

    This guy does a great Kermit! I was chuckling with pleasure as I listened to the vibe. I'm going to enjoy seeing them live.

  • @KazeReload
    @KazeReload 10 років тому +15

    Best. Music. Video. Ever.
    Can't believe this is synced so good hahahaha

  • @slimchelmi6940
    @slimchelmi6940 5 років тому

    don't you just love it when UA-cam gives you recommendations from stuff 6 years ago and you click on it and ist THIS GOOD?

  • @WalterGirao
    @WalterGirao 11 років тому +99

    Just found out about the band...
    Damn! I want this band to get HUGE!
    Amazing everything (even the vocals are great for a change considering the prog/metal scene).
    Everybody singing, two keyboards... just perfect.

    • @musicisthebestF
      @musicisthebestF 11 років тому +15

      They dont need to be HUGE its just important that enough people buy their CDs so that they can Live from their music. You know pay the rent and buy Food
      There are prog Bands out there that are very very unknown just like Haken but they are really Good like Dalis Dilemma, Andromeda, Freak Kitchen, Seventh Wonder, Pagans Mind, Pain of Salvation ( check their CD Remedy Lane )

    • @rjonboy7608
      @rjonboy7608 3 роки тому +1

      Well, they're big enough to play with Symphony X this April. I looked Haken up and I think this concert will be epic.

    • @twelveeighteenofficial7487
      @twelveeighteenofficial7487 2 роки тому +1

      @@rjonboy7608 It was epic. Haken actually blew SX off the stage. Second time I've seen them now (first was March 2020 with Devin Townsend), been amazing both times.

  • @dekyed
    @dekyed 4 роки тому +19

    I've never seen such talented muppets before!

    • @kyletowne9798
      @kyletowne9798 3 роки тому +1

      Don't put that shade on Electric Mayhem!

  • @robertopalmieri3803
    @robertopalmieri3803 11 років тому +6

    I used to think that the day when a muppet would circle-headbang while playing a 5-string fanned bass would never come. I was wrong. Thanks Haken.

  • @hawks__
    @hawks__ 4 роки тому +162

    Who returned here after listening to Messiah complex?

    • @lotkt9867
      @lotkt9867 4 роки тому

      You're not alone 😊

    • @romanruiz5963
      @romanruiz5963 4 роки тому +11

      Fun fact: Ectobius Rex means cockroach king, they went full circle

    • @Japie__
      @Japie__ 4 роки тому +6

      The beginning of Ectobius Rex is also totally the beginning of Shapeshifter.. I hear nobody talk about this but does it have a connection to that song aswell?

    • @ShadowMKII
      @ShadowMKII 4 роки тому

      @@Japie__ I'm curious too.

    • @BierMeister360
      @BierMeister360 4 роки тому

      Me

  • @XanderLeonidas
    @XanderLeonidas 10 років тому +7

    Ok. I'm officially ADDICTED to this song and band!!

  • @alquimistacl
    @alquimistacl 6 років тому +3

    This is the way to introduce kids to the good music, my son loves you guys =)

  • @immisswu
    @immisswu 10 років тому +12

    its the first song i heard from Haken and its super AWESOME!!!

  • @TaveGarcia
    @TaveGarcia 8 років тому +156

    Oh come on! Even a puppet has a Strandberg! =[

  • @oliverkissling7307
    @oliverkissling7307 9 років тому +84

    2:53 Best face ever!

  • @somethingnothing1418
    @somethingnothing1418 5 років тому +309

    Things I have learned from this band:
    1. Facial expressions I didn’t know I had
    2. You can never be to stoned
    And
    3. I’m pretty sure this re opened my window for becoming schizophrenic

  • @celestialmonkey
    @celestialmonkey 4 роки тому +19

    Holy shit, how have I never watched this video. I love that they made a little puppet-sized Strandberg

    • @phinjones1386
      @phinjones1386 4 роки тому +6

      The only type of strandberg I can afford 😂

  • @claracapozza5612
    @claracapozza5612 6 років тому +6

    Ma i 72 che hanno messo non mi piace??? Boh......haken.....siete assolutamente superlativi!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @JessBedolla3
    @JessBedolla3 8 років тому +60

    It has to be the best video ever.

    • @AgustinRodriguez-Bdm
      @AgustinRodriguez-Bdm 8 років тому +1

      This and Seasons in the Abyss by slayer c:/

    • @TheXenProject
      @TheXenProject 7 років тому +1

      Genesis - Land of Confusion

    • @androx901
      @androx901 6 років тому +1

      DIO - Holy Diver (great video, great acting, great costumes, great story)

  • @jexanfife4640
    @jexanfife4640 8 років тому +917

    Bohemian rhaposedy on steroids..

    • @snoopythedog406
      @snoopythedog406 7 років тому +7

      Jexan Fife yeah pretty much

    • @Perfectlydonebylilac
      @Perfectlydonebylilac 6 років тому +31

      Don't you mean on lsd

    • @TheBlackKnight1o1
      @TheBlackKnight1o1 6 років тому +17

      Bohemian Rhapsody on LSD

    • @walterrainey1541
      @walterrainey1541 5 років тому +11

      @@Perfectlydonebylilac "Muppets on pocket lint"
      Pocket Lint, the most addictive hallucinogen for our puppet friends.

    • @0isay
      @0isay 5 років тому +2

      @@TheBlackKnight1o1 Lol, that's what I was thinking.

  • @martincarny5079
    @martincarny5079 8 років тому +5

    This randomly popped up through my youtube music listening session. God exist!

  • @TrevoPhD
    @TrevoPhD 2 роки тому +5

    I love that the playing of the instruments is accurate to each moment of the song. A lot of music videos just take clips of the band members playing and throw them around randomly, and the sound doesn't sync well

  • @DeceptiveSS
    @DeceptiveSS 10 років тому +4

    Good lord, it is great! Can't wait to explore more of Haken's music and achievements!

  • @headovmetal
    @headovmetal 11 років тому +8

    My favorite song off the new album! Stellar!

  • @StarCipher605
    @StarCipher605 5 років тому +87

    the suckerz bring me here

  • @LemniscataBand
    @LemniscataBand 2 роки тому +5

    A great song and a great inspiration for many bands in their creative process. Grateful and looking forward to seeing you in Seville (Spain)

  • @ThanosNikolopoulos
    @ThanosNikolopoulos 10 років тому +3

    This video is the greatest tribute to Queen EVER!
    This is a great version of the multi vocal lines and postures of Bohemian Rhapsody! Watch the Bohemian Rhapsody video and then this and you will see.
    Haken made a perfect job paying honors to Queen, with a great song and an AWESOME video!
    Just unbelievable!

    • @MrLtia1234
      @MrLtia1234 9 років тому +9

      The vocals are much more of a Gentle Giant influence, if anything. Although there's an obvious commercial interest in implying a Queen influence which is actually in the video not the music.
      Great video, regardless.

  • @thy0189666t
    @thy0189666t 11 років тому +4

    The Montain is the album with very emotion and creativity!!!!

  • @HeyitsMalk
    @HeyitsMalk 3 роки тому +1

    The first Haken song I have listened to, one of my all time favourites.

  • @harveybritland3112
    @harveybritland3112 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you to the legend that is Bob Mortimer

  • @sufu5a
    @sufu5a Рік тому +1

    Honestly didn't like it the first time, but I find myself thinking about this song every now and then. Truly progressive, great stuff

  • @perrotortugaestacogido
    @perrotortugaestacogido 7 років тому +203

    Yo estaba escuchando Bohemian Rhapsody, vi esto y pensé que sería una parodia.
    Vine buscando cobre y encontré oro.

  • @RyanDainjur
    @RyanDainjur Рік тому +1

    This is so underrated it hurts. Damn, I love it.

  • @clam_boy
    @clam_boy 8 років тому +57

    Ihsahn on drums

  • @jerichodublin6617
    @jerichodublin6617 6 місяців тому +1

    First time hearing these guys. F... Amazing master song, man!!!!!

  • @massimilianomasi5129
    @massimilianomasi5129 6 років тому +12

    Questo pezzo è pazzesco, Haken fantastici, geniali.

    • @milo4846
      @milo4846 Рік тому +1

      assolutamente sì, miei padri

  • @joesphhudon7120
    @joesphhudon7120 2 місяці тому +1

    lyrics if you wanna sing along:
    Tantalized by the cockroach and its promise
    I fantasized about soaring with golden wings (Flying with gold wings)
    Hypnotized by the cockroach and its promise
    I was compromised by a treasure
    That was fit for fools (Lured by a fool's gold)
    The hunter draws closer to its prey
    Vacantly I was gazing at the mirage
    I yearned to be an apostle
    Of the selfmade man
    Hopelessly I bathed in my ignorance
    Desperately toking on the roach of irony
    My fickle fortune beckoned
    A treasure fit for fools
    The hunter draws closer to its prey
    I blindly wandered down the golden path
    In pursuit of a misbegotten dream
    The Great Gatsby whispered in my ear
    The road from rags to riches leads nowhere
    The grand illusion beckoned
    With promises of deceit
    The Cockroach King sits on his throne
    With the Midas touch and a heart of stone
    An empire built on guile and greed
    A bleeding ground for those who heed
    The grand illusion faded
    The hunter snares its prey
    I fear and loathe the cockroach
    The mirage melts away
    The Cockroach King sits on his throne
    With the Midas touch and a heart of stone
    An empire built on guile and greed
    A bleeding ground for those who heed
    Lured by a treasure that was fit for fools (Searching for the truth)
    Lost in this labyrinth in search of the truth (With your promises of deceit)
    Trapped in your kingdom built on greed and guile (Built on greed and guile)
    Only to find the insects have multiplied
    The Cockroach King of guile and greed
    With a broken crown he's left to bleed
    An empire falling to its knees
    A bleeding ground for those who heed
    I longed to be a disciple of the cockroach (Blinded-by-the-grand-illusion)
    I was hopelessly (Blackened-wings-to-fly)
    (The roach of irony)
    Choking on the roach of fallacy
    Thankfully (Burning-ashes-of-the-hunter)
    (Actually when longed to be a disciple)
    When the mirage finally melted
    The impurity (Scattered-in-the-sky)
    (Flying with black wings)
    Of the cockroach was revealed to me

  • @danpower7416
    @danpower7416 3 роки тому +5

    I know Haken since some years now. And there are so many prog bands I love, may it be Genesis, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Rush, Tool, Flower Kings, Spock's Beard, IQ, Marillion, Porcupine Tree or all the other not so popular but great prog bands. But Haken have a special place in my heart, which just belongs to them and although I like all the other bands pretty much - returning "back" to Haken feels like coming home every time.

    • @MadGladiator-_
      @MadGladiator-_ 3 роки тому +1

      I can relate to the “coming home feeling”

  • @gergelymcsaba
    @gergelymcsaba 7 років тому +1

    Best song I've met in the last one year for sure. Good Job.

  • @quattro941
    @quattro941 5 років тому +13

    Gentle Giant goes metal. F***ing brilliant.

  • @andyashwin7342
    @andyashwin7342 8 років тому

    Can't get this bloody song out of me head after seeing them last night! Great video.

  • @stunpeenmann
    @stunpeenmann 4 роки тому +3

    Probably the best music video ever! This is my favourite music video of all time love this song but wish u didn’t leave some parts of the song like the Jazz section.

  • @brianrpeacock
    @brianrpeacock 8 років тому

    Love it Harken. Reminds me a little of Yes :)

  • @Perturab0o
    @Perturab0o 7 років тому +267

    Michael from Vsauce on drums, ladies and gentlemen.

    • @agate2594
      @agate2594 6 років тому +11

      Unless Micheal from Vsauce is also Ringo Starr at the same time.

    • @xddxdd8108
      @xddxdd8108 6 років тому +1

      We got them

    • @jesusstaccato8448
      @jesusstaccato8448 6 років тому +1

      Nah man that's Vinny from Giant Bomb.

    • @josejalaeno73
      @josejalaeno73 5 років тому +6

      Hey Vsauce, Michael here, studies show that this is a treasure is fit for fools...
      Or is it?

  • @NoTouchyPls
    @NoTouchyPls 11 років тому +1

    Full VHS quality killed me, great job guys!

  • @tagumagu
    @tagumagu 10 років тому +206

    Why, oh why did you cut out the jazzy part

    • @missannthrope298
      @missannthrope298 9 років тому +55

      +tagumagu For the single. Not that anyone buys singles, but radio stations play singles.

    • @sebastianarmas897
      @sebastianarmas897 7 років тому +17

      Miss Ann Thrope And yet they leave in that really weird part that begins at 2:42

    • @williamschmidt82
      @williamschmidt82 6 років тому +2

      Thank you, I was waiting for someone else to pick up on this...

    • @randyrhoads1994
      @randyrhoads1994 5 років тому +6

      @@sebastianarmas897 cus it makes the song flow really well. If it went straight to the solo after that chorus I feel Like it Would sound pretty strange but thats just imo

    • @adamjames8854
      @adamjames8854 5 років тому +12

      So that normies can handle it

  • @SherbyFX
    @SherbyFX 4 роки тому

    That's it, my wonderful people! Concratulations to 1MILLION views! Hope to see you here again, when we are at 10. What an amazing song, Haken! Keep up the good stuff.

  • @adamfein4970
    @adamfein4970 3 роки тому +3

    Didn't expect this, but I'm glad to see this musical direction from the muppets.

  • @Joanmaofficial
    @Joanmaofficial 7 років тому +1

    4:00 .... I saw you... jjaja Cheers Up Haken!

  • @josetato
    @josetato 11 років тому +78

    A lot of Gentle Giant here. Fantastic.

    • @MouseCaneta
      @MouseCaneta 11 років тому +6

      A little simpler but just as beautiful!

    • @josetato
      @josetato 11 років тому +4

      MouseCaneta Yep, but it is SO great to have a band with incredibly well written vocals. Hell, I could even analyze some of their stuff for music theory lol. Sorry for my english,.

    • @josetato
      @josetato 11 років тому

      troy bradshaw I donno if you are being serious or just trolling. But..if you read my name then you will notice english is just my second language.

    • @troy36273
      @troy36273 11 років тому +2

      i just found it awesome that you're so well spoken and adept with grammar, second language or not. it's a glaring contrast to most comment on youtube.. mine included.

    • @troy36273
      @troy36273 11 років тому +2

      also, thanks for introducing me to Gentle Giant. BRILLIANT band.

  • @fadetorain
    @fadetorain 11 років тому

    The song is awesome, the video is epic.
    It was an honor to hang out with u guys in Veruno! see ya soon \m/

  • @WadeJohnsonEBOY
    @WadeJohnsonEBOY 6 років тому +7

    I'm hearing Gentle Giant influences which I LOVE!!!

  • @adartzt
    @adartzt 8 років тому +1

    I am on a loop with this song listening to this 20 times in a row.

  • @scalytrash6034
    @scalytrash6034 5 років тому +52

    Ciao Pela. Ciao Daniele

  • @brianwarner6793
    @brianwarner6793 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm finding this in 2024. Thank you.

  • @lucasharris5727
    @lucasharris5727 2 роки тому

    I've liked you guys ever since I had heard Affinity. It was like therapy, man. Now, I like you all more by the moment. Thanks

  • @jbasti227
    @jbasti227 7 років тому +3

    Muppets meets Queen. Just another reason why Haken is one of the greatest bands around

    • @rowane965
      @rowane965 5 років тому

      More like Gentle Giant

  • @AngelButafly
    @AngelButafly 6 років тому

    What a fantastic video!! Every single puppet expressed the personality of each member. Fun as!!

  • @thisisfallacious9463
    @thisisfallacious9463 4 роки тому +3

    What a godly voice

  • @Nihilistic_Optimist
    @Nihilistic_Optimist Рік тому +1

    Why am I impressed by how those guitars are just not any toy guitars? one is headless, the other fan fret, angled pick-ups and even number of strings is right on both. I am tempted to pause the video and count number of frets on both.

  • @AgustinRodriguez-Bdm
    @AgustinRodriguez-Bdm 8 років тому +2

    My friend recommend me this band... is awesome!!!

  • @stevesnailfish
    @stevesnailfish 3 роки тому

    Mate of mine sent me this link yesterday saying check these guys out....Flipping heck !!!! Awesomely bonkers and damn good !!!

  • @mintt4044
    @mintt4044 5 років тому +227

    Qualcuno qui per i the sucherz?

    • @gioelebasso9497
      @gioelebasso9497 5 років тому +8

      Ma è bellissima hanno ragione cazzo

    • @beelzebubbzhx5874
      @beelzebubbzhx5874 5 років тому

      Ioooooo

    • @monicacorvetto8717
      @monicacorvetto8717 5 років тому

      Anche voi qui ??

    • @federicof6768
      @federicof6768 5 років тому

      Lol

    • @marius9372
      @marius9372 5 років тому +14

      Non ci credo che gli Haken abbiano così pochi followers da avere come primi due commenti fan dei The Suckerz LOL
      Poveri Haken, hanno davvero troppo poco seguito

  • @cartermo13
    @cartermo13 4 роки тому +1

    I love you dad, thanks for showing me this song

  • @ZoneOniLunaTetsuga
    @ZoneOniLunaTetsuga 4 роки тому +8

    That no one understands how terrifying this song really is, is fucking cool.

  • @ianbeabout6650
    @ianbeabout6650 10 років тому +1

    I really enjoy this. Great humor; love the Queen spoof. Well done!

  • @Missra81
    @Missra81 5 років тому +3

    I saw them live in Helsinki. They did the singing just as perfect as on this video, playing was better.
    (I don't even think it was planned, there just was a guy in a cockroach costume in the audience and they thought it was just as awesome as I did)

  • @mattp9645
    @mattp9645 3 роки тому +1

    Found this song while reading Room Of Swords! It’s pretty fitting

  • @viviennerosignoli3993
    @viviennerosignoli3993 5 років тому +5

    Grazie capitano per farci conoscere tali perle

  • @codydrummer
    @codydrummer 2 роки тому +1

    Ok. First time I've seen this video and my life is more complete now

  • @schneider05
    @schneider05 3 роки тому +5

    Una avalancha de sensaciones. La escuchas y te cambia el día. Magistral.

  • @ronankerrigan7821
    @ronankerrigan7821 5 років тому +1

    Worked the bar at thair live show in belfast and loved this song