DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - Awake ('BY A THREAD' Concert Series)

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - Awake ('BY A THREAD' Concert Series). Taken from the 'BY A THREAD' box set! Purchase now - bit.ly/ORMXKD
In November 2011, The Devin Townsend Project played four epic sold-out shows in London, England. 'By A Thread - Live In London 2011' contains all four sold-out shows where 'Ki,' 'Addicted,' 'Ghost,' and 'Deconstruction' were all performed in their entirety. Features guest vocals courtesy of Anneke van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering)! 'By A Thread...' contains all four shows captured on four DVDs, plus a 5-CD set containing the full live sets plus a bonus CD compiling all of the encores from all four evenings onto one disc. Housed in a deluxe six panel digipak holding all 9 discs along with a 20-page booklet. (2012)
Tracklist -
DVD One - Ki
1. A Monday
2. Coast
3. Disruptr
4. Gato
5. Terminal
6. Heaven Send
7. Ain't Never Gonna Win
8. Winter
9. Trainfire
10. Lady Helen
11. Ki
12. Quiet Riot
13. Demon League
14. Coast (Take 2)
15. Synchronicity Freaks
16. Deep Peace
Extras
17. Ki Photo Slide Show
18. Devin Commentary (tba)
19. Coast' Video
DVD Two - Addicted
1. Addicted!
2. Universe In A Ball!
3. Bend It Like Bender!
4. Supercrush!
5. Hyperdrive!
6. Resolve!
7. Ih-Ah!
8. The Way Home!
9. Numbered!
10. Awake!
11. Pixilate
12. Life
13. Kingdom
Extras
14. Addicted Photo Slide Show
15. Devin's Show Commentary (tba)
16. 'Bend it Like Bender' Video
DVD Three - Deconstruction
1. Praise The Lowered
2. Stand
3. Juular
4. Planet Of The Apes
5. Sumeria
6. The Mighty Masturbator
7. Pandemic
8. Deconstruction
9. Poltergeist
10. Fake Punk
11. Wallet Chain
12. Metal Dilemma
Extras
13. Deconstruction Photo Slide Show
14. Devin's Show Commentary (tba)
15. 'Juular' Video
DVD Four - Ghost
1. Fly
2. Heart Baby
3. Feather
4. Kawaii
5. Ghost
6. Blackberry
7. Monsoon
8. Dark Matters
9. Texada
10. Seams
11. Infinite Ocean
12. As You Were
13. Fall
14. Radical Highway
15. Watch You
Extras
16. Ghost Photo Slide Show
17. Devin's Show Commentary (tba)
18. 'Kawaai' Video
19. Ghost show day feature
20. By A Thread - interview
Tracklisting CD1: "Ki"
Live in London on November 10th 2011
1. A Monday
2. Coast
3. Disruptr
4. Gato
5. Terminal
6. Heaven Send
7. Ain't Never Gonna Win
8. Winter
9. Trainfire
10. Lady Helen
11. Ki
12. Quiet Riot
Tracklisting CD2: "Addicted"
Live in London on November 11th 2011
1. Addicted!
2. Universe In A Ball!
3. Bend It Like Bender!
4. Supercrush!
5. Hyperdrive!
6. Resolve!
7. Ih-Ah!
8. The Way Home!
9. Numbered!
10. Awake!
Tracklisting CD3: "Deconstruction"
Live in London on November 12th 2011
1. Praise The Lowered
2. Stand
3. Juular
4. Planet Of The Apes
5. Sumeria
6. The Mighty Masturbator
7. Pandemic
8. Deconstruction
9. Poltergeist
Tracklisting CD4: "Ghost"
Live in London on November 13th 2011
1. Fly
2. Heart Baby
3. Feather
4. Kawaii
5. Ghost
6. Blackberry
7. Monsoon
8. Dark Matters
9. Texada
10. Seams
11. Infinite Ocean
12. As You Were
Tracklisting CD5: "Encores"
Live in London on November 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th 2011
1 Demon League
2 Coast (Take 2)
3 Synchronicity Freaks
4 Deep Peace
5 Pixilate
6 Life
7 Kingdom
8 Fake Punk
9 Wallet Chain
10 Metal Dilemma
11 Fall
12 Radical Highway
13 Watch You
All DVD's are Region 0
Live Line-Up
KI performed by
Devin Townsend: Vocals, Guitar
Dave Young: Keyboards, Guitar, Harmonium
Brian Waddell: Bass Guitar
Jean Savoie: Bass Guitar
Mike Young: Bass Guitar
Dirk Verbeuren: Drums
Ryan van Poederooyen: Drums
Mike St-Jean: Drums
Kat Epple: Flute, Ewi
Addicted performed by
Devin Townsend: Vocals, Guitar
Anneke van Giersbergen: Vocals
Mark Cimino: Guitar
Dave Young: Guitar
Brian Waddell: Bass Guitar
Ryan Van Poederooyen: Drums
Deconstruction performed by
Devin Townsend: Vocals, Guitar
Dave Young: Guitar
Dirk Verbeuren: Drums
Mike Young: Bass Guitar
April Jayne Amos: Choir
Caroline Campbell: Choir
Josh Bevan: Choir
Luke Holmes: Choir
Ghost performed by
Devin Townsend: Vocals, Guitar
Kat Epple: Flute, Ewi
Dave Young: Keyboards, mandolin, Harmonium, piano
Chrys Johnson: Guitar
Jean Savoie: Bass Guitar
Mike St-Jean: Drums

[@francescobertele8830]

You really cannot get better than this live... The groove of the band and the mingling of voices is sheer perfection, astounding!

[@LordPoshnameVonPlumbingparts]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Devin and Anneke could sing the ingredients list to a packet of cheese and onion crisps and make it sound fucking epic.

[@mrsleep0000]

They could belch an epic song, and it would still sound good.

[@shawnrau9399]

Lord Poshname Von Plumbingparts agreed. Or toilet paper.

[@Grohl85]

Yeah

[@Bl4st0r]

Well, look at "Grace"... tahts basically what it is ;-)

[@sykko.exit2348]

Word

[@FaithsFallen]

Still loving that man in 2023 who is with me!

[@magusmelanie828]

But what a woman in 2024 still here? 😅

[@r.h.7633]

@@magusmelanie828abso'bloody'lutely!

[@riverbankjohn]

I’m deffo still here in 2024

[@dawgel22]

dude we still here

[@nanotedot]

There should be a dedicated camera just filming Anneke dancing to the vibe of this amazing song.

[@billlandon2160]

That’s alright you’re only human ;)

[@tomobrien4965]

The only person who's made real Metal look sexy as fuk!!!!

[@SilverbackGorilla69]

@@tomobrien4965 Did you even see Devin? (no homo)

[@jeffreyauld]

Best idea on KZbin....ever 🤘

[@SrDeMaFp]

@@SilverbackGorilla69 🤣🤣

[@curs0n]

I can't get enough of Anneke's voice. And I will never get enough of these two singing together.

[@hedgehog1965uk]

Yes, they compliment each other perfectly.

[@thecaptain5026]

90% of this comment section is now in love with Anneke

[@DrThemoWorm]

Cuz she's awesome.

[@tarantul-anvil3851]

100

[@mohamedfarouk824]

Cute , very attractive🌷💚

[@lexusambassador]

The Captain she is so very talented and so sexy here!! Oh geez

[@Mr_Faust_Federel]

Even if I were a woman, I would be in love with her !

[@jamestom2510]

Anneke and Devin sound the best.......Awesome Duo

[@kirstenfindlay1255]

Anneke’s hair should have its own channel.

[@johnmorgan7262]

So hard to believe that Anneke was performing her second show that night. She had a gig with her own band earlier. Remarkable.

[@mixodorians12]

Why? When I was studying music in college we used to do 6 shows a day. Two in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening. This went on for 6 months. It would have went on through the summer holidays too, if we agreed to it.

[@johnmorgan7262]

@@mixodorians12 Merely doing two shows in a day is not the issue. I bet virtually all house bands do that. I am talking about touring with one group doing a particular genre of music doing a show then being asked to travel to a different venue to perform with another band playing a whole different genre of music without having had the benefit of rehearsals etc with the second band. (because the performer was on tour with band #1 at the time.) Devy's stuff is complex at the best of times and technologically challenging to perform. To be able to do that show - basically cold?....

[@wolfgangschmieder1941]

At the age of 53 I found Devin. I am totally fascinated of his music. Uncompareable... f... great!

[@gregormcnee2370]

I'm nearly 55, I discovered him through a mate about a month ago - it's like being reborn!!!! Absolutely in another dimension. Can't get enough now.

[@gskhaladon]

Checking in at 54 and yep, this guy is amazing.

[@lavendarguitar5517]

Amen....52.... found Devin thru Dream Theater, Animals as Leaders.. doing interview with Rick Beato.... Devin is refreshing to say the least. LOVE'EM! And Anneke is sooo very easy to watch move..

[@johannajorgensen6416]

I literally listen to this on a weekly basis these days...it's like a B12 shot, I swear! Love it!

[@paulveenings6861]

Same. It’s friggin awesome.

[@therealshug]

I think I'm in love with Anneke van Giersbergen.

[@passiveobserver]

Join the club, buddy.

[@noalterna77]

everybody loves anneke.

[@FaithsFallen]

get in line !

[@pauljh74]

Devin's heavy metal tinkerbell

[@michaelperkins4854]

22 years and counting.

[@stuartfrance5284]

Went to all 4 of these shows, with mates, this was the best gigging days of our lives. Thanks Devin, i'll never forget.

[@marianksiazek7115]

being metalhead for almost 10 years and getting to know Devin´s music just now makes want to regret those 10 years of listening to all kinds of metal subgenres trying to find what fits me most, because he has it all, it is heavy, powerful, it has energy, tons of varieties, vocals are insane, like how the f**k could i miss this??

[@TheTaltiko]

+magio xjazek I totally agree, yet I remain loyal to some good gothic metal. I actually just discovered Devin Townsend earlier today thanks to Spotify, but I already know it'll be one of my all-time fav bands.

[@LordPoshnameVonPlumbingparts]

Massive fan of Strapping Young Lad but this is on another level. Both Devin and Anneke could sing the back of an instant mashed potato packet and make it sound epic.

[@XiyuYang]

You should check out the band that puts him on the map - Strapping Young Lad, fine art disguised in the coat of metal

[@dougryan9956]

well put, saw Devin last night in New Orleans, told my wife as I left the house, not sure, but I have a feeling I'm gonna be a part of something epic tonight, she said We don't have $$ for bail

[@dougryan9956]

oh, by the way, I was in full monster make up with the black veins crawling up my left arm, good times,

[@dc2355]

I found Devin through dream theater. I’ve definitely been missing out for many years. The best duo I’ve probably heard

[@thesting6820]

That's funny. I found Devin while browsing Dream Theater as well!

[@MarkSmith-ln8oz]

me three

[@Divide_et_lmpera]

I think Devin should do a collab with Epica, or at least with Simone.

[@thesting6820]

Anneke van Giersbergen is absolutely iconic. She can be my femme fatale anytime!

[@alucide]

1:50 one of those awesome moments in music

[@HeadOfBucket]

For people who are upset about Anneke being back in the mix, Devin said there was a problem during the show where her mic was picking up the cymbals in a bad way. For this DVD release he had to mix them out of her vocals which is a fucking nightmare of a process and I personally think he did about as good a job as anyone would've. I'm sure Dev would have her vocals mixed higher than his if he had his way.

[@kenjones6441]

I have to say that this is one of the best heavy metal songs I’ve ever heard. No guitar wanking in sight. Brilliant.

[@sharifffahmi1977]

Massive in every way.

[@annim6367]

Annake is such a doll...she and Devin make a fantastic vocal duo. Both of them are easy on the eyes, too ;)

[@Ub3rsw1ft]

True! UwU

[@souperdv]

Where has Devin Townsend been all my life? I have a man crush, and I don't care who knows about it!

[@resistance1985]

Qui écoute encore ce morceau magique de DT et A en 2023 ?

[@JohnRobinson-cp3cz]

Devin and Anneke are simply perfection.

[@IbanezMetalhead]

This is Epic !! Devin rules, who else thinks Anneke is gorgeous !! :)

[@lexusambassador]

Metalhead Perth SEXY GORG!!!

[@jaydavee]

It's amazing that only 1,434,246 have seen this by 2021 while it has been here since 2012.

[@berserkr1000]

Devin is from another part of the universe ;)

[@Just_JoshE]

He's from the Omniverse

[@annim6367]

+Joshua Elsner And he's just looking for a 'Bit of Fun' or so Ziltoid said. ⚠ LOL

[@drock1383]

+Anni M i looked at your page. i find it very interesting that you know so much about dtp! seen your treatment vedios and was wondering how you are doing? u commented not long ago so i hope all is well. keep rockin you hippie!

[@annim6367]

+D Rock Hi Thank you for the post. I adore Devy, even saw him briefly in Toronto last year (was trying to find my son and the security guards let me in. Devy had just ripped into Kingdom and i nearly fell over, since it is among my top 10 DT tunes). Treatments have changed to something else and we are waiting to see if they have any effect. Putting up a new vid soon And yep, this old hippie shall walk on home, boy ;-)

[@RedGodofWar]

Anneke. She is even more unimaginable than back in the Gathering days. How is that possible. Devin. Thank you for the music you bring us.

[@proletariatbourgeoisie9929]

Anneke's dancing in this performance makes me feel things

[@eddyrapino9071]

a math teacher introduced me to devin, he spoke of him as if he were a mythical creature.... he wasnt wrong IMO lol

[@LaughingCadaverFilms]

No matter how many times I listen to the Retinal Circus...every time...something inspires this 58 year old man....when I play this album for my friends that are my age they are totally mesmerized (blown away) by the artistry of this magnificent composer and the musical talent he associates himself with.....Anneke Van Giersbergen is a treasure !!

[@dklaming]

I believe he's 42.

[@guitarsolos72]

Duane Klaming I believe that too. But, Nigel stated that he, himself is 58. I don't think he asked or stated how old Devin is.

[@LaughingCadaverFilms]

guitarsolos72 That is correct sir !!

[@African2muslim]

Devin is only 42

[@LaughingCadaverFilms]

I'm 58.....

[@iamdrumgod]

3:56 is all anyone needs to know.

[@michaelstetson8744]

perfectly put...

[@grzegorzj.paterek7614]

exactly! She's gorgeous

[@VitorMadeira]

If someone uploads a video with that little section being looped for say... some 5 minutes straight with a Devin's song as soundtrack, I believe that it will get viral in no time...

[@SumoRabbitOfDoom]

That, and a little look she gives at 3:14... and I'm done.

[@tramlad2]

Fantastic thumping anthem of a song..and boy can Devin chime..puts all those other so called front men to shame . he is the man, he loves performing and give it the beans every time, magic...

[@MrMoralesOrlando]

Anneke is just perfect

[@PygmaApril]

At this point I don't even think it's healthy, the amount of times I watch Devin's live shows in rotation.

[@victorsalgado3606]

1:50 That combination between Devin and Anneke makes feel my soul completely alive!

[@TheMastabaPrime]

I was a little late discovering DTP and Devin Townsend in general. Thankfully one of those trips through youtube that usually ends up in a waste of time led me to a gold mine! I think I have a new favorite.

[@Zitrusblatt]

Once you discover the magic of Hevy Devy you will be lost forever in his music. Rejoice!!

[@JeremyBowkett]

Hi, TheMastabaPrime, are you in North America? 'Cause they are on tour. They just finished playing western Canada and Minneapolis and are now heading into the southern states.

[@aaronwalker1678]

TheMastabaPrime took the words right out of my mouth, I first heard of him in 2011

[@N3ukenInD3K3uken]

lol there is no "too late" when it comes to discovering music unless you're actually laying on your deathbed, scrolling through Devin's entire discography whilst realising you probably won't have enough time to listen to all of it..

[@AmandaLaggan]

Same here. "Discovered" his music this year and haven't been the same since.

[@AndriiMykhailovVPR]

ANNEKE and DEVIIN is THE BEST colab I could imagine so far.

[@florianmaier1762]

I will never forget the show at Summerbreeze... absolute awesome

[@normalwhitedude]

the fucking pipes on this man always amaze me.

[@michaelbarnick4097]

Man is Anneke sexy.

[@woodfamily5229]

+Michael Barnick I'll 2nd, 3rd, and 4th that!

[@MournfulMystic]

Derrick GW I'll 5th,6th & 7th that!!

[@thisusernamenowtaken]

being-being, I'll 8th and 9th that - my undisputed favourite female vocalist since 1995 *and* she is so *natural* - not like all those women who have to *pose* so hard in order to appear "sexy".

[@MournfulMystic]

Yep, natural is the most attractive... she and Devin are such a great vocal combo

[@thebarf9235]

She's a fucking angel.

[@vitogasparro4955]

Inspirational, lifting melodies here. The big lift is when they combine their ultra vocal harmonies to a level of hope and strength. This is the uktimate in power metal in that it inspires inspiration. Thank y'all for that!❤❤❤❤

[@benebalazs5262]

3:07 one of the best vocal part of metal music history🥰😳🎤

[@666MENTAL666]

I watch this a lot..... A LOT

[@Guitfiddlejase]

CARPNMETAL me too

[@lexusambassador]

CARPNMETAL I am addicted!!! LOL

[@AmandaLaggan]

This song and performance makes me happy.

[@AnthonyAvon]

RIGHT? :D So much positive energy here!

[@6reenblood638]

Just what i need

[@Vic666DK]

Mind blown....

[@paradiselost6215]

I love it when dev smiles :)

[@miradacarmesi]

2021 And I never get tired of listening to you, I love you, Devin and Anneke

[@albions]

Anneke is so damned HOT! :O And that voice!

[@Jimjolnir]

Jeez.. everywhere you go there's love for Anneke, I showed my Mom a solo song of hers, she fell in love, too... Anneke must be the type of girl who leaves vehicle accidents behind her when walking about. Beautiful soul.

[@michaelbarnick4097]

Anneke is heaven sent....shes an angel.

[@MournfulMystic]

Anneke and Devin's musical partnership has produced awesome tracks such as this, Numbered, and Grace... Imagine if they put out a whole album of songs that good... The Earth would melt!

[@laszlobank8318]

Devin is a goofball as always and Anneke is lovely and full of joy as always. Love them so much! :)

[@trevorstephens7062]

guitar sound is f*****g awesome, wall of sound

[@user-yw5nl8fz5d]

Cierta gente- no deveria nunca envejecer😢 . Para poder disfrutarlos- por siempre!!!

[@TesVixen]

This song is fucking awesome!

[@RecklessFables]

He has a Klingon playing bass, a true axe warrior!

[@Tio-Nino]

Don’t you ever disrespect the Skullet!

[@r.h.7633]

Oh my god that woman has VOICE!

[@Divide_et_lmpera]

She does, but try this one 😎 Apocalyptica & Epica - Rise Again (Official Video)

[@dealto5136]

F***ing Massive ! Epic ! Anneke&Devin's voices together = golden

[@adammmorton]

He's on my top favorites of ALL time

[@cooliovasquez]

Addicted! is honestly one of my favorite devin albums of all time.

[@leandro5840]

Addicted! and Epicloud

[@metalbornmetalbred]

I am convinced that Devin Townsend could be a cult leader after seeing this. I don't mean that in a negative way, either. This whole song/performance was just mesmerizing! Saw him years ago w/ SYL, that was an awesome concert, but that was nothing compared to this.

[@live_breathe_musix4485]

Now THIS is an example of real talent. Fuck me. I just barely came across this group too!

[@jakob8884]

”So get up, get up, get up, get up. Now DE-CON-STRUCT!” followed by bossa-nova chants over a caveman riff. Gets me everytime. Simple, original, ingenious eclecticism.

[@luminol1248]

Anneke is of course just mesmerising. And honestly one of my very favorite songs from Devin.

[@lesterawilson3]

0:51 - little nod to Pantera

[@danielj.265]

Yea i tought sonlol

[@6r390r]

Anneke looks mesmerising

[@ronnywilson2112]

Love Anneke van Giersbergen FOREVER

[@justindodrill6093]

One of the truly great performances

[@RickGrimesS5]

Man i watched this like 1000× times and i still love this

[@majestic-ui7qe]

I discovered Devin through Anneke... that just proves how awesome she is.

[@bonecrushe]

The sheer energy and investment, I keep thinking ball lightning should just be emanating from the stage, just unfucking real.

[@mikkiou812]

2 of the best vocals in this universe....

[@s4tchm0j0n3s]

Devin has, without a doubt, one of the greatest voices ever to grace metal. Such power and control.

[@baalexis]

Anneke makes any performance better

[@SolitarySword]

Anneke and Devin = Yin and Yang Together they become something amazing, something (I dare say) perfect!

[@literacylabyrinth4018]

Annekes dance moves are epic

[@eliasmann7381]

For the first part of the video I was wondering why he just had some random hot girl up there dancing. Then she sang and I said “oh”

[@DaveBallesteros]

Michael Stipe, Joe Satriani, Billy Corgan, Moby, Devin Townsend, etc. WHY IS EVERY BALD MUSICIAN A FREAKING GENIOUS?

[@nathanielholt718]

Maynard, Billy Howerdel, DMX, Tupac, deeznuts and of course Paul Schaffer

[@utherpendragon6955]

Oh, did you not see the skullet he was sporting during the Strapping Young Lad era?

[@johngraboski]

Just caught this guy this week. WOW. Feel like, "why haven't I heard them before? ?" Lots of catching up to do!!! What a crazy huge catalog! !!?

[@simontandy]

John Graboski Same here Bro

[@pedrosantos_evk]

How the hell i missed Devin Townsend until now? This is epic!

[@carylvega7729]

welcome in the new world, the one with Devin on ur side, and it feel way much better!

[@Frank-YYZ]

Anneke......is something else.

[@billrhodes5603]

Love Heavy D. And Anneke V.G.

[@junkettarp8942]

Yeah epic...good on you Devin

[@mrdeerfield5528]

This is my favorite DT video of all time, because of Anneke.

[@philiploevenguth4147]

Better than the album version. Far more expression 🤘

[@fraterophidrion3332]

Day off, chillin', listening to all sorts of musicz, had to stop cleaning and replay this song, Holy the Shit my guy! This man is an avatar for some deity.

[@Tom-hi5lw]

Anneke 😍

[@mikkiou812]

Anneke has the voice of an Angel.....

[@Lordestroyer]

Anneke is the greatest compliment to Devin ever!

[@rodfotografia]

Please release this full concert in 1080p :(

[@jesseselman9723]

I thought Anneke looked familiar... She was with The Gathering when I first saw them live at Milwaukee Metal Fest in 1999.

[@zoomoo318]

the gathering, ayreon, devin townsend...god damn she is incredible

[@greatpleasures]

+zoomoo318 yep !

[@user-pi5rl9dn3p]

look on her in Scorpion Flower

[@woudy7327]

Search on Anneke van Giersbergen and you will be happy

[@sickasshandy3543]

She is amazing at harmonizing with Within Temptation's Sharon

[@ferox965]

for as thick as the sound is, those melodies are just gorgeous...

[@SirManDudeGuy1]

just like annake.

[@ferox965]

SirManDudeGuy1 That she is...hard not to fall in love with that gal isn't it?

[@qpavlov1]

The sound is thick, and the entire band apparently knows how to use their instruments consistently, but melodies? Let's not fool ourselves, they are between primitive and non-existent here, with all due respect)

[@ferox965]

​@@qpavlov1The melodies are there. Listen to the song.

[@jonathanalexandergonzalezm3573]

This guy is a big f.... genius!!!! besides edgy, strictly speaking the musical aspect as a concept, whatever that is metal, rock, fusion etc....

[@isaacshemp901]

I haven't heard anything this good in years. The world needs more music like this.

[@Guitfiddlejase]

Isaac Shemp I couldn’t agree more with you

[@carmenelize]

Im new to the scene (and I am 40 years old) But this duo Anneke and Devin… this is awesome!!! Two voices come together with the perfect acoustic materials ❤❤❤

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Gawd Anneke!!!! ❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️

[@metalheadanonymous]

i just got blown away from my seat

[@yeahrightbiteme]

Once again, THANK YOU DEVY! \m/

[@stevepopins3745]

Real music,by talented artists,,,

[@sotirzvanidjubre4109]

How she dance ..She is a real woman.