"Portals" is a song by British progressive metal band Haken. It is the fifth song on the band's second album, Visions.
Basis
NOTE: It's recommended that you know the basis of the album before you read this.
"Portals" is the second part of of a three-part act, beginning with "The Mind's Eye" and ending with "Shapeshifter". The song likely audibly represents the protagonist entering
the dreams of others.
Production
"Portals" was scored entirely by Richard Henshall.
Lyrics
| "Portals" lyrics [Click here] |
Personnel
Haken
- Ross Jennings - vocals
- Richard Henshall - guitars, keyboards
- Charlie Griffiths - guitars
- Diego Tejeida - keyboards, sound design, strings and french horn arrangements
- Thomas MacLean - bass
- Raymond Hearne - drums, tuba, strings and french horn arrangements
Trivia
- Despite being an instrumental track, a separate "Portals - instrumental version" exists on the 2017 re-issue of Visions.
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| Album |
Visions |
| Genre |
Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock |
| Length |
5:27 |
| Live Plays |
25 (#28 [tied]) |
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