Devin Townsend - Life/Deadhead, Guitar Clinic - Melbourne, 2014.

Dev performing audience requests at the Thump Music Guitar Clinic, St. Kilda Town Hall, Melbourne. Oct. 22nd 2014.

[@SavoxYT]

It always makes me laugh how Devin can put on such fantastic performances while dressed like he's come to fix your computer.

[@Bunglegirl11]

This is the greatest comment 😂

[@misteress3840]

Too funny! I saw him 3 years ago at a concert last night of NAMM and… yep! He looked just as you describe!

[@Sc-tch]

It just seems more "real" and relatable, IMO. He doesn't necessarily need a costume, unless it's a big production. Even then, he'll play the Royal Albert in a zip-up hoodie... or a black tutu. You know, like one would be dressed for grocery shopping. hahaha

[@shitmultiverse1404]

@@Sc-tch you go grocery shopping with a tutu?

[@Ravelle17]

@@Sc-tch he has hangups just like everyone else. I’ve seen him live many times and the best performance by far was during the Empath tour in Brooklyn, just before COVID, when they didn’t even have a lighting budget and all the money went towards the musicians and the crew. everyone came out in regular clothes, there were no backing tracks, and they proceeded to give some of the greatest live performances I have ever heard

[@sleuthed]

From such a funny lookin guy we get the voice of an angel, the scream of a devil, the talent of a genius, and the sick riffing skills of an alien. damn.

[@kait2161]

whoops, there it is!

[@axattack82]

Fuckin'. A.

[@chrismhp]

What a way to summarize Devin.

[@fartsare2023]

sleuthed That pretty much sums it up.

[@FaithsFallen]

He looks normal to me ... maybe your funny looking ?

[@ricoelectric]

He is seriously the greatest metal vocalist of all time.

[@Mikau-gb8uo]

+Jew Slayer I hope you're kidding..:D

[@lahbl]

+Michal 991 Name a better one.

[@LucasSeman]

+lahbl Ronnie James Dio? i´m no Devin Townsend hater, but Ronnie used to eat Devin´s tenor-esque notes for breakfast - imo.

[@MrBandini27]

What about bobby blitz?

[@saberwolfe6363]

hes a great vocalist period. metal or otherwise.

[@tyrellscott7457]

The older he gets the better his voice gets. Its amazing!

[@ezassegai4793]

Tyrell Scott I agree

[@AshShearer]

100%

[@docsworld1369]

Totally agree!!

[@DionisiusGaming]

My favourite part about this is you can see how much Deadhead as a song means to him because of how much he puts into this, and doesnt fuck about during it at all, but just falls into a zone. One of the reasons its one of my favourite songs is because of the pain and honesty that you can feel and hear in his words.

[@ComaDave]

Yeah. That song (indeed, all of "Accelerated Evolution") is about him and his wife.

[@CorbenEdward]

Deadhead is the first time I conciously heard this guy! I always listened to SYL, but had no idea about his solo stuff, and finding that was like ascending to fricken nirvana bro!

[@79Canes]

Deadhead is probably one of my most favorite songs of ALL time and I'm such a music junkie. It chills me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Absolutely in love with Devy.

[@rurzan]

Well, sometimes he does fuck about during Deadhead ;) First song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYm6nqCipLB5aM0 Edit: but yeah, he did look like he didn't want to be there, and fucked about to hide his discomfort and lack of flow (hide more from himself, than from others, happens to me all the time).

[@Thoughtcorner224]

Just want to know what happened with the sun goddess

[@charliemopps4926]

God I love this guy, everythingg he writes sounds like hope.

[@Marol2137]

+Charlie Mopps well i wouldn't say "fuck you you fucking fuck" sounds like hope :D

[@charliemopps4926]

Marek Więcki You've a different idea of hope than I.

[@RoisinT2]

+Charlie Mopps And everything he does sounds so, so good %)

[@mrc2662]

Charlie Mopps superb comment - and agreed

[@tamdam]

I've been trying to put that Dev-feeling into words without success, but you nailed it 1000%

[@mr_wessumz]

Honestly, I think what I love most about Deadhead is the emotion he always puts into that song. I've seen him a bunch of times, and seen videos and such of it, and every other song he jokes through, plays with the crowd, does his thing. As soon as he starts Deadhead, he's into it. Nothing else. No jokes. No banter. Just pouring his heart into it.

[@CherokeeMaiden81]

It's a beautiful song and he's a beautiful man.

[@j3tt436]

You’re dead on

[@ChristopherRoss.]

One of my favorite Dev moments: Saw DTP open for Gojira in Toronto, and they were having tech issues. This eventually led to Devin yelling into the mic "We're so metal, we don't NEED a kick drum!"

[@ComaDave]

The first show of their 2013 tour here (Brisbane), they had all kinds of technical issues. It was their first show in eight months and everybody was a tad rusty. Dev just strummed away and cracked gags for about 30 minutes until they were sorted. :-) The guy has a career as a Vegas Lounge Lizard just waiting for him!

[@THFS]

+ComaDave Best show I've ever been to, and to apologise for the tech issues he stuck around after to hang out with everyone. Incredible guy.

[@jbasti227]

Chris McCartney That sounds like an awesome show. I saw Gojira amd DTP separately, and they are tied as my favorite shows that I've been to

[@robinsharkey6658]

Yup, amazing show. Gojira absolutely crushed it!!

[@alexandermunnoch8501]

God shivers listening to the screams in Deadhead

[@Spazmo5000]

Man, amazing right!? Holy crap!

[@SinisterSkip]

Fucking RIGHT! Bone crushing screams. Deadhead is probably my favourite song of Devin. One of my favourite songs of alltime. It's so fucking heavy in it's own way.

[@MichaelD8393]

Life gave me shivers, but the Deadhead screams *froze* me to my seat.

[@JP13795]

Every single time. Just read this right after I got the chills lmao

[@dantess2693]

Devin is a true entertainer. Funny guy, genuine and fantastic musician.

[@chostolazo]

With nothing more than his amp, he keeps the public expectant. no lights, no screens, no clothing, no drums, bass or guitarists. incredible!

[@DaveDexterMusic]

tbf there is *some* clothing

[@andrewhamilton6078]

He is awesome and funny as hell too. Does not give a shit and sings and plays guitar for the love of music and performance. One of a kind.

[@Vonzura]

i was being sceptic for a little wih the performance at Albert Arena (first time hearing it). heard another and didnt get the 'live' feel yet. Well, so to speak, im blown off of my chair (beer is still safe). This man actually pulls off that voice in a basic setup. (in an acoustical room, yes, but difference is recognisable. What an unhuman genius. Well done!!!!!!!

[@QueenToKingOfSpades]

Devy is love. Devy is life.

[@Jordy666sic]

Jesus I was so into this that I started to clap when he sung his last note. Utterly amazed once again.

[@ComaDave]

Jordy R Then my work here is done. :-)

[@moongloomable]

One man metal machine! One of the best performances I have ever seen.

[@mistersixtynine7399]

When he screams "will you save me?" I feel like a bomb goes off in my head. How can so much power come from such an average-looking man? Incredible

[@quix99]

What a fuckin comment. Lol. Your avatar pic looks very average as well 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chinaallthetime69]

It's well known that good looks correlate with powerful vocals. Obviously.

[@podrickfookinpayne2329]

@@chinaallthetime69 Actually there's a corelation between body size and voice volume/size, which is what I think Mister was talking about. Not that Devin has a naturally heavy voice, he just has great technique.

[@agnesrajna6607]

He is the One Punch Man of metal music

[@lred1383]

@@podrickfookinpayne2329 I know this is an old comment, but Devin is like 6'3 with broad shoulders. So the body size to voice correlation still stands

[@christopherkowalski9971]

Probably the best vocal performance ever recorded. So visceral, so passionate, so much control and so much contrast. Definitely the best version of Deadhead ive ever heard. I can't imagine music getting much better than this...

[@erwinschroedinger8902]

No kidding, the top 1 is undeniably the one at Royal Albert Hall *^*

[@blahboidblah]

What a talent....the world is such a better place with DT in it....

[@bigmike6030]

He goes from cracking jokes, to melting faces, to screaming like satan, and then harmonizing like an angel. That's range.

[@chessbrainiac]

Devin is simply a genious. So funny and down to earth, and at the same time able to create such masterpieces as Deadhead. That song gives me goosebumps all over, and has done since the first time I heard it years and years ago. Simply one of the best songs ever in my opinion. And to perform it like that, in such an intimate setting, it is a gem for those who were there, so thanks a lot for sharing this.

[@Tonycaveman]

Devin is absolutely legendary. I thought I had devoured all his guitar clinic videos. I'm glad I didn't! I still remember when I discovered him back in 2009. My father had just died and this guy's music just fucking reverberated with me.

[@ComaDave]

50,000 views.... Folks, take a bow. :-) Thanks so much for watching. I'll be speaking to Dev in the U.K next month...and I'll let him know how much you guys appreciate his work. I'm sure he'll be blown away! Good stuff.

[@ComaDave]

I told Devin about this in Glasgow. "Dude, my video has over 60,000 views! People really dig your shit!" Dev: "I know, man. I know. One day I'll be able to understand it myself." ;-)

[@itsneveralways]

ComaDave If you really do know that guy then you are a lucky person. Dev played at a music festival in Sydney a couple years ago (Soundwave festival I think) and the only reason I bought a ticket was because I knew he was going to be there. I have social anxiety (and regular anxiety), crowds panic me and I really do not like being surrounded by people. The ONLY reason I went was because Dev was playing. I even had to ditch my friends and go stand in the crowd by myself (wasn't a lot of ppl there but still...too many for me). Deadhead is still my favourite song, and partly because of Dev I have started playing again, and just recently have started learning to play Deadhead. I have been working on pinch harmonics (I suck at them but hey...kinda hard to get to grips with them when you only have acoustic to practise on). If you can, tell Dev I said 'Thank you'; because he has inspired me, and carried me through massive depression, and made me want to play the guitar again. Also, if he is still waiting for it...I make a very good cup of coffee, it is not fetid at all :)

[@ComaDave]

Good man. :) I know Dev from being Administrator of his Forum for quite a few years. I wouldn't call us best buddies...but he knows me well enough to crap his pants when I bumped into him at a Scar The Martyr show at The Commodore in Vancouver a couple of years back. I won't see him until next he ventures Down Under again...so hopefully you'll get a chance to thank him in person. He's so polite, patient and accommodating with fans...hang out after your next Dev show and say "G'day". He'll appreciate it. :)

[@itsneveralways]

ComaDave DT seems like a very swell bloke. Music royalty I reckon, so glad he has spent his life in music. There is just something he can do with music, not to mention his sodding ridiculously amazing voice...I mean gosh, the dude has a mouth. I might try and keep my ear out for his next aussie visit. The peeps that got this special private audience are very, very lucky.

[@CaptainFantastik1]

So glad I finally came around and dove deep into this guys music and methods of creating. Opened up a new world to me.

[@cassandra5322]

God, he's dorky, I love it.

[@axattack82]

Everyone are dorky, he just doesn't pretend to be someone else, that's why we can relate to him so easily.

[@Hellwyck]

"Everyone IS dorky"

[@cassandra5322]

Greetings may the cargo shorts and wire-frame glasses be with you.

[@xavilend]

Incredible sound quality, THANK YOU for sharing this.

[@Ulema]

this is far beyond than what i expected. after all those years he can sing perfectly and he still feels it. wow...

[@bloodblitzowns11]

man no fancy production and gimmicks. just raw talent on a built in camera mic

[@PepinoMichoacan]

Holy shit, that guy can sing !

[@Mechamerlin817]

Wow! I accidentally found this on KZbin and this guy is awesome! Then and even moreso now!!! Talented!! As hell!!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

It is just insane how he pulls that scream out of his back pocket like its nothing

[@julienbenvenuto7475]

Beautiful demonstration of the master

[@rickdeckard1075]

hell of a voice

[@NyQuilDonut]

Holy shit it's you!! I had no idea you were a DT fan! A little uptight for a DT fan aren't we?

[@rickdeckard1075]

lasoogneypubes me, uptight? lol...cant we just leave the labels at the door and enjoy the music? sheesh...judgmental kids these days...

[@rickdeckard1075]

lasoogneypubes ...

[@NyQuilDonut]

Rick Deckard You go on every Adult Swim show you don't like and talk bad about it.

[@rickdeckard1075]

lasoogneypubes oh, riiiite...sort of like how some creepy weirdos on youtube look up others' comments in order to talk bad about them...glad you couldnt live without me lol...a little mental for a DT fan arent we?

[@fredriklundgren1943]

Omg 😮 this is incredible! Lucky bastards to have had an opportunity to see this like this. Up close

[@DerVagabundli]

I was wondering what those soul-crushing screams sounded like without all the effects. Turns out just as impactful. I'm hooked!

[@danielguest7841]

I get chills, goosebumps, and tear up EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear a live version of this song.

[@bicboi1930]

Sometimes I feel like he could be a comedian.

[@bakalaudia5620]

He could be whatever he wants it would be awesome anyway

[@turbooggyboy]

He is

[@GTRAIN1982]

ZILTOID

[@edgar587]

Deadhead mellow riff begins....and everybody's face is melted....goosebumps..!

[@DanielVerberne]

I keep coming back to this clip, just amazes me that such an incredibly talented and singular individual graced my city with his presence.

[@ComaDave]

No, sorry. Just the two I've uploaded. Didn't want to experience the whole night through a camera. ;-)

[@00JimmyJenga]

Thanks for sharing the experience. Always nice to see us Canadians well received by other countries; this made my night even better.

[@ComaDave]

No worries, mate. Dev is almost an honorary Aussie - so frequent are his visits. Btw...I was in B.C and Alberta last year. Didn't want to come home.

[@stevenm4881]

ComaDave nothing on uk though he's here pretty much every year, he did the 4 DTP by a thread shows here, retinal circus and we're getting Z2 at Royal Albert Hall next year. We're VERY lucky

[@ComaDave]

Steven M I know. I went to the Retinal Circus show and I'm going to the Albert next year. :)

[@stevenm4881]

ComaDave haha same Retinal Circus was amazing still havn't got my ticket for Royal Albert Show but I'm happy to stupidly overpay for that show

[@ij_misir1965]

Its crazy how this mans voice is so fantastic now. He has done interviews where he has said in his syl days he would hit his crazy highs by just doing the most harsh and crazy ways to get up that register till he bled. Im surprised his vocal chords are so damn good after that

[@futurenika]

Devin is love, Devin is life

[@bakalaudia5620]

LOOOOOOOOOVE?

[@seanempson1099]

Devins voice gives me some serious chills! VERY impressive doing this with out any beat as well god damn man

[@123456789marvin]

Deadhead is the most beautiful song of all time. Is just perfect.

[@ryansuki6452]

My favourite part of this workshop was when I shared a urinal with him, and he let me have a play of his guitar. Seriously epic day this was.

[@harleyhunt-s8f]

Thank you for posting this, no idea how I've never found it before, but I was here at this clinic too, lived only down the road in Ripponlea, and man it was amazing seeing him, gonna be seeing devin again at the Forum November 10, can't fucking wait

[@satch500]

I was having a pretty sh*t day, then I watched this and felt so much better. Thanks Devin, as always

[@magusmelanie828]

I keep coming back to this one every few years to be reminded what one guy and a guitar are truly capable of

[@spinadude]

This is great! Thank you for posting for all the Dev fans out there. Only he could tear it apart like that while wearing the lamest T-shirt in the history of the textile industry. LOL

[@MarcoScetta]

Great footage! Awesome!!!

[@VagueLuminary]

This Deadhead is so much better than the studio version. The vocals are unreal!

[@daneofurexistence]

Wow, thanks for uploading this! It was awesome!

[@azraelaethervanhelheim8725]

Those screams from his soul are just perfect, my spirit and mind shatter through joy at witnessing pure talent from this man.

[@alexsmaliblue-nowjadejeepr8618]

This is just one of those songs,by a pure musical genius,that no matter where he sings it,in front of any size crowd,gymnasiums or arenas,he gives 100%,the audience gets 100% and you never get tired of hearing him do it.

[@M0vir]

He's increadible. Love him, thanks for uploading, wish there was more

[@wela1201]

How can he sing and play that awesome at the same time!?

[@remokays]

eeeh just found this, I was there! Met Andrew Hague and got the play Devin's ax. Very entertaining.

[@craigharrison5406]

Everyone knows Devin for his vocals, but damn he can shred that guitar.

[@sporebyosoch]

holy devin, the part where everyone sings the chorus of life is epic XD

[@ComaDave]

The Man will be back Down Under in a little over a week, and I'm going to all four shows - Brisbane, Sydney and twice in Melbourne, so hopefully I'll have some more cool stuffs to upload. :-)

[@lahbl]

+ComaDave And the bastard isn't coming to Perth. I missed him when he came around during this run, kicking myself!

[@ComaDave]

+ComaDave kzbin.info/www/bejne/raeXlIODiLSIe5I

[@stupud818]

I was here!!!!!! Love the crocs

[@33gabyangel]

this voice is so brilliant!!!

[@docsworld1369]

Crazy that he has one of the absolute best vocals ever!! Yet, his mix leaves his vocals nearly drown out on his performances. He mentioned it in a interview that Chad Kroeger, of all people, brought that to his attention. Devin let us hear you !!! Your vocals are KILLER!!

[@jorgedeltiempo]

No words.... This Man dont need a band.. Its a absolute talento of a nature, absolute genius. Respect

[@MatheusMPL]

Such an awesome guy and talented guitarrist! Nice shirt, by the way.

[@ComaDave]

I took my video camera along to Dev's clinic last year for a bit of a laugh...to see if I could grab some fun to post on KZbin. Never ever expected 100,000 views... It's kinda weird that this vid has more views than a lot of Devin's own ones. It's a fine testament to the man and all of his fans everywhere. Thanks. :-) (P.S. I don't get a cent out of it...I could never profit from the guy's work. He's the one who deserves that.)

[@ComaDave]

***** That's awesome to hear. You're welcome! ;-) Spread the word!

[@arnoburtner380]

And the way it should it be. Kudos man. Dev is the guy.

[@rismorismo]

Insanely admirable musican and he has just great vocals! Shame never seen live...

[@Kabz8]

Thats just unreal for a clinic performance. Legend.

[@ComaDave]

25.000 views? Man, you guys are amazing! I posted this to help spread the DevLove. Thanks for helping with the Crusade. :-)

[@mikemandel5775]

He is brilliant in so many ways!

[@L8dyAriel]

ComaDave thanks for sharing this.. :)

[@FelipeOliveira-fh2ip]

This guy is amazing!

[@MrBandini27]

Exceptional dude! Love from Germany!!!

[@HotAxleBox]

It doesnt matter if I listen to Deadhead live, on my walkman or on my youtube - it gives me the chills every.single.time.

[@LetotheBlue]

Devin is the new messiah, music messiah

[@eddiechabak6154]

He could be playing a clinic or an arena and he plays they same way everytime. Amazing musician

[@simonlamphee7639]

A genius of a man indeed

[@StoneFlange]

I’ve never seen this guy give less than 100%

[@arisathan6569]

Divine Devin ... simply divine

[@MrEltigen]

I love he !!!!

[@MyKey_irl]

Devin Townsend...What a great entertainer he is, So Pure & talented made by mother nature

[@ckolonko86]

Top guitarist, top vocalist and funny as fuck.

[@nicholashatzimanolis6360]

as much as im sure we all enjoyed Devys display, i think the question we are all asking is, where did he get that shirt?

[@coffeeandbytes9854]

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more joyful ten minutes on KZbin than this.

[@WhatsGoinOnMate]

You lucky bastards

[@daveligard725]

I Love his voice

[@Thib911]

This guy is magic...

[@Yroc5000]

Best live show ever. Do go see him, fan or not.

[@DirtyBoySingToGod]

Are there any videos with Devin talking about how he learned to sing ( or if it just came naturally ), as after watching lots of SYL and DTP it seems that Devin could sing absolutely anything with no trouble at all. He hits some incredible notes, not just on an album, but live, where many other top singers might bottle out of those, having run their voices ragged all concert. He's simply smashing :)

[@Leclwrd]

He's said he's had 0 vocal training what so ever, he hits his notes "by sheer force of will".

[@speckon]

He said what "Leclwrd" meant in the documentary of Transcendence, don't know which part though. He is talented and gifted like no other!

[@tgchan]

What an amazing example of a human being~!

[@robinguyot3670]

God is here!

[@Vaultguitars]

Amazing !!

[@eduardosimoesneto]

Devin is a genious.

[@craigroaring]

I have a love/hate relationship with DTs music. The song Life depresses the fuck out of me but I will listen to it when i'm drunk. The only stuff he does that doesn't depress me is the angry stuff. Shitstorm puts a smile on my face, whilst Life makes me cry.

[@staff72]

no tricks, just pure vocal talent.

[@rocktillyoudrop87]

true genious

[@denbotrexwell]

Devi is EPIC!

[@sdkee]

Best vocalist in all metal ever. There is not even a pretender. And he plays guitar ok too.

[@Thaerodes]

9.27 amazing feeling , what a voice ! wow

[@boringuserhandle]

What an absolute legend.