Devin Townsend - Instructional Video (part 1)

Devin Townsend gives the low down on some of the kit he uses. This is taken from the bonus disk of his epic album 'Ziltoid The Omniscient'.

[@mystiik9819]

i love the sarcasm in his voice when hes talking about strings and says: Lucky Me! :D

[@SumRandomGeezer]

"There black and ergonomic and just spiffy" hahaha the man is a complete legend and an insane genious

[@Niamorg1007]

It's actually part of Planet Smasher, off of Ziltoid. Like GeneralTitanTitties said, many riffs in Deconstruction had been used in his earlier stuff.

[@singer3188]

he's been playing for like 28 years... just amazing

[@Kerfuffleinahussle]

Strapping's just waaayy too metal for my taste. It's not that there's anything wrong with the music, it's just far too heavy for me personally. However, Devy's still by far my favourite musician, and everything else he has done has blown me away. Bring on Epicloud!:)

[@opethwalshy]

Very well said. Devin is definitely a modern day musical genius. Long may his legacy continue.

[@wyldweasil]

Behold, Dev the great. This is my favorite guitarist/musical prodigy

[@bigdaddynasty69]

that mixolydian tuning he has is fucking badass

[@guitarman069]

most underrated musician....all his albums kick ass

[@24fret7string]

This tuning creates a lot of interesting possibilities - wider intervals, etc. certainly a huge part of his sound.

[@untroubled]

It's from the beginning of the song "Truth" with Devin Townsend Band, from the album "Infinity". Great one.

[@mikeflanders1292]

Man, he is good looking. Such a strapping young lad....

[@Aphex26]

wonderful guitarist wonderful voice wonderful

[@trumpetswim10]

this guys is a musical genius! His latest album Addicted! is amazing.

[@sonico73]

Im a guitarist 20 years of experience and Devin Townsend Rules man.

[@mpigott]

Devin publicly rocked a skullet for years....it proves he is more than human

[@LastRowKid]

On stage, Townsend looks fucking insane, but offstage, he looks totally chill.

[@dreamsofelegance]

I adore all of his music. :) He's one of those musicians that can take any genre of music and make it sound amazing. At least in my opinion.

[@livgrnfan]

"If you don't know how to respond responsibly and put your argument forth like a civil human then leave it." Well said. Now if only you'd be willing to follow this advice.

[@HevyDevy101]

I wish I could discover him all over again too - Have as much fun as I did. First time I saw him was '93 playing with Vai, so long time fan here :)

[@ZiniNkenaki]

Toss in the fact that most sweet things are made with a little sodium and a little sugar and you have the reason it sounds so good.

[@mulholland1985]

wow..he is a coooool guy....and his playing is very melodic n involves soul..great guy

[@br00t4lbreakdownzfuk]

Anyone else notice that what he was playing at the beginning sounds like a very early version of Stand from Deconstruction?

[@WaywardBrigand]

It makes perfect sense. If it didn't, you wouldn't have been able to respond to it directly like you did.

[@livgrnfan]

There are better ways to express this sentiment than telling someone to "get a room" with their favorite guitarist. I agree that Devin isn't exactly an "innovative" musician but he can do much more than sweep-picking and screaming/singing. Listen to SYL's "Two Weeks" to hear his singing ability and the song "Deep Peace" from his Terria album to hear the melodies he can create with a guitar.

[@PpaicC]

Indeed! -Ziltoid the Omniscient

[@tool69tool69]

Devin Townsend is the man great shit love the tone

[@hjakobsen]

I've always thought that explains his enormous span in musical expression. Different music for a different mood.

[@lancedeboyle]

wow,i use the same tuning as devin for everything and i never knew till now. if only i could play that well.

[@Scartrek91]

he is so awesome!!!

[@negativeonhand]

Sweet hair!! Killer playing!!

[@ToxicxEternity]

Yeah right after posting that comment I found it out and it sounds amazing!

[@MRBLuD]

Devin is the fucking definition of awesome.

[@EnvyMachinery]

God damn, his shredding is insane. I need to try out his strings because I have that exact problem.

[@Crowness666]

Devin is one of my greatest idols.

[@507projex]

Devin Rocks.

[@Deadlyfreak06]

I love that final joke he makes, and what a smirk at the end xD

[@gorilla4321]

Always have more respect for great musicians who aren't up their own ass and genuinely nice people too.

[@FickJaIchLiebeKiffen]

@The6Music6Man It's a slightly embellished Truth by Devin Townsend off the Infinity album. First track I believe, but it's missing so much without the rest of the band.

[@Otium83]

damn that tap from 0.55 is a fucking genius raptus, love you dev

[@scarecrow1292]

one of my favorite guitarist

[@Rofflens]

I had no idea he could play that good!!! :D

[@davethebassist13]

thanks so much.

[@Ibik]

amazing

[@BLSberserkersdmf]

good call! he was one of his students, dudeski.

[@PhoenX19]

Gotta love the skullet!

[@Zachpaul95]

Not many people may know this, but this guy is one of jari maenpaas main inlfuences, AKA, Frontman of wintersun. I can hear the influence from this is jaris work

[@saimtime]

I can see the Vai influence !!!

[@metabog]

That's a seriously ballsy telecaster.

[@leeboi6858]

well i heard he was steve vais second guitarist and vocallist at some point, so yep, to say hes good is an understatement, ive just taken up playing guitar because of devy and strapping young lad!!

[@jakobfel2]

Planet Waves cables, they're fairly affordable and they make your guitar sound good! Lol awesome vid Devin!

[@D2ezbmu]

what a genious of man!!!!!!!

[@WaywardBrigand]

And musical taste is a matter of opinion. One's musical taste cannot be better than another's.

[@greensmurf9623]

I don't know about the second guitarist part, but he sings lead vocals on Vai's Sex And Religion album

[@v0scayt]

'...and just spiffy!' Ha, love this guy to pieces. Don't know why everyone calls him ugly, he's pretty damn attractive I think! Just look at that hair! Oh, he creates delicious music too of course.

[@luxserpentis]

> tfw he plays the opening riff from Truth.

[@6dark6sun6]

dude, same thing here like wow

[@OrganBlender]

it is 'Stand' he made changes over the years to it. gotta listen to ziltoid its a masterpiece

[@bicboi1930]

stand is from deconstruction get it right

[@alextw13jf]

refined musician and genius

[@filitalian]

It couldn't be soon enough.

[@diabeticmonkey]

Devin Townsend is the smartest man in metal.

[@WaywardBrigand]

I've yet to see such a video. Then again, I haven't actually looked. I'm pretty sure I've seen some pictures of him in studio, but I cannot remember if he was actually making the album (in this case, Synchestra) or just screwing around.

[@PatriotsJetTeam]

Great Scott! :D

[@ThunderCurls]

You do realise that Devin Townsend is the most sought after producer for albums these days? How can you say he is not a musician? Fooey, Indeed, Fooey.

[@NapalmNewt]

Devin Townsend makes pretty music and scary music.

[@bobbylind1145]

Ah, he is so nice. I want to hug him!

[@vorpal72]

This man is my god.

[@Jagguar20]

Yes. Maybe in two centuries or so, people will recover his work and be amazed at how advanced Devy was in his music, you know, like Van Gogh (sp?) his works were discovered and praised long time after his death.

[@FormerlyMrBean667]

@Destructerator The beginning is Planet Smasher and the rest does sound a lot like Stand or POTA.

[@Antoneey]

great set of advertising there.. but also an even better musician

[@ToxicxEternity]

Could anyone tell me what song that is after the planet waves part? Where it shows his solo album. That intro was

[@ViciousArcanum]

thanks alot

[@expressyourselfist]

I wonder what all those Rectifier haters have to say now! What a great tone, My Engl Savage could not quite get this organic grainy vibe,but I guess Rectos are in a different category of amps,so I should not compare these two.I would appreciate any feedback on the subject.

[@Racoulda]

Omfg, that tell sell music in the background when he sums up all his stuff. xD

[@FormerlyMrBean667]

Truth. Probably his best song, it's on the Infinity album.

[@MRBLuD]

That cable is just spiffy. :)

[@Muftobration]

Yes.

[@tylercrain9566]

"Throws guitar threw the window" Fuck it. lol

[@andrelias]

great guy, great musician. hard to believe he is that kid from steve vay's vid.

[@samuraibambi]

i love devy

[@TheTruth3977]

it is from the song "truth" from infinity

[@sol319]

you know what, you're right, guitarists shoudl use no amps, no effects and just have acoustic guitars playing death metala dn thrash metal and all that other good stuff. thank you sir, you are an ensightful human being (i do hope the sarcasm is pouring out your somputer screen)

[@musicalkaratekid]

Hey there i'm devin townsend! and then goes into an amazing riffXD i love this guy:D

[@apple_with_a_human_butt]

@7thString84 not maybe easier but it makes new opportunities in terms of playing.

[@livgrnfan]

Does anyone know where I can find an interview/video demonstration of Devin's album production techniques? I love the sound he extracted from his guitars on both halves of this demonstration and can only imagine the sounds that he could extract from a studio.

[@slayerfreak121]

Devin Townsend is the coolest person in the world. =D

[@WaywardBrigand]

That I'm not afraid that he is a Hell's Angel? Something tells me he won't care.

[@livgrnfan]

Finally! You said the two magic words: my opinion. Now if you can realize that these words apply to just about everything you said about Devin and his music, then you'll be fine. Oh and to answer your question about respect, because expressing an blatant lack of it towards the wrong people may result in dire consequences. That's not a personal threat, but common sense.

[@ViciousArcanum]

oh thanx

[@bulletinthewind]

I reckon David Letterman could be Devs illigitimate Dad.....look close....hmmm....i see you in there Dave!!!! =P PS....Dev is spiffy....(you're awesome Dev!!!)

[@s4tchm0j0n3s]

Awesome stuff.

[@livgrnfan]

This may be a double post but it bears repeating: You say I have no idea who you are and what you represent. I say you have no idea who I am, who Devin is, or what either of us represent.

[@TheChrispablo]

epic hairstyle

[@enemyinbob]

stoner shakespear

[@MarioKurill]

esp tele

[@massacregoddess]

I concur.

[@65nm]

Oh man i wish Devin would be my guitar teacher..SYL!!

[@dinkthestink123]

honestly i didnt kno he had this tasty of shit under his belt. very impressed.

[@GaryMcNeill]

I love my planet waves cables

[@Mattvain]

devin's a god

[@maskedmosher]

you know he looks a lot better with glasses