DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - DEADHEAD ( LIVE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL ) REACTION

[@CygnusVoyager]

This gives me chills no matter how many times I’ve heard it

[@GahMehGrrrr]

Always brings a tear to my eye.

[@njslmn]

Me too!!

[@Snaffdude]

Finally saw him play it in December and I was crying by the last chorus

[@KardacCidh]

Cant stop seeing this video and reactions of it. Amazing performance!

[@leethibidaux1641]

Softens my frozen black heart

[@Jay_Jones71602]

The sound engineer deserves a Grammy, it was a eargasm.

[@KurNorock]

Pretty sure that's Devin too?

[@blipbobeep8345]

Yup, Devin mixed the recordind for the DVD.

[@LordVictorHalgaard]

That would be Devin Townsend... Again :P

[@rog2224]

Making anything sound good out of the Albert Hall is nigh on a miracle. They've been trying to fix the acoustics since just after the very first concert there in 1872. It's the rotunda form that causes dead spots and other distortions.

[@neilomac]

Probably helped that the only live mics on the stage would've probably been for vocals, crowd mics and the drum kit - pretty sure they'd have everything else running direct with Axe-FX units and whatnot.

[@KurNorock]

My favorite part is when he made fun of the crowd for all clapping out of rhythm with each other. "Pick a tempo!"

[@uoabigaillevey]

Hehe I was wondering if someone was gonna mention that part lol.

[@chrishood2793]

I don't get emotional, but that last part with the screams sounded like real suffering and I couldn't help but cease breathig and tear up. This is true art in its simplicity.

[@JeffWiersma]

Same

[@martingee4886]

F'en eh! gets me every time

[@TheDrath08]

Devy is one of the most talented and most humble guys in metal. I have seen him live 4 times and every time is a transcendent experience. You should check out his earlier band Strapping Young Lad. either "Detox" or "Love?".

[@uoabigaillevey]

I would add "Aftermath" and "Relentless" to those as well hehe.

[@Pixel_Glitter]

Wrong side is still my favorite...

[@kh5476]

don't forget "all hail the new Flesh"

[@njscooter307]

SHitstorm as well

[@LucaShoal]

Add a vote for SYL the song itself, as well.

[@fatherof3husbandto1]

Bruh I'm dying😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 "It looks like someone threw some hot water on his back" 😂😂😂😂😂 That's the best description of a singing face I have ever heard in my life. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@leethibidaux1641]

In perfect pitch too 👌 LMFAO!

[@beatnpotatoes]

Grace is like an out of body experience. the Live one at retinal circus...pure heaven. Stormbending (official video) and supercrush (live) Universal flame (live) are good ones too.

[@xenophon343]

I second all of these! Great choices.

[@obfish]

Definitely Grace from The Retinal Circus!

[@WWENFLfan]

he played that at my first concert, devin townsend is one of the greats for sure

[@scyphe]

When Devin's screaming he's screaming in tune. You can hear the note he's screaming as well as the articulated words coming out of his mouth. He's got his vocals down... and his song writing skills and his guitar skills, production skills etc... He's just one extremely creative guy who perfected "The Wall of Sound" style.

[@Hibbsi91]

Haha I JUST watched your video for "kingdom" and wondered "I wonder if he has seen deadhead at the royal albert" and then... "1 MINUTE AGO" you upload this hahah

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾

[@leddygee1896]

@@jamelakajamal "Deep down into the Pain" with Steve Vai... Musical Perfection.

[@velistanisic7486]

@@leddygee1896 That Vai album is pretty good, some more Rush too Mr Gee.

[@thedullahan5977]

@@jamelakajamal Death of Music at Royal Albert Hall next. Seriously.

[@OsoSospechoso]

Love that you noticed the way he looks at and talks to his audience. I’ve seen him live a few times, and I think it’s confidence, but also understanding and gratitude. There’s playfulness and love there, I think it has to do with maturity gained over the course of his own journey. It’s part of what makes him beloved and a legend in the metal community.

[@308Repins]

Well said. Totally agree. Seeing him again in 2 months and just. can't. wait!

[@LuiWallentinGttler]

Totally agree. Saw him in Denmark some years ago in a smallish venue, and after the concert we were about 30 people standing around talking. And then Devin and all of the band members came out and just said hello to everybody, and had a little talk and a photo taken if that was your thing. Very relaxed and down to earth all of them. And if my memory serves me right they all spend about 45 minutes doing these very informal meet and greet. Myself I just thanked Devin for a great concert experience, and he said "thank you for saying that". And he seemed to really mean it.

[@KurNorock]

lol yeah I love when he looks out over the crowd of people all clapping out of tune with each other and tells them to "Pick a tempo!"

[@Desecrator6]

That and the balls to rock a SKULLET for years lol

[@leslielooper6194]

Two of Devin's guitars are sitting in my dining room right now. Nah, I didn't steal them, my son is his guitar tech. He's one of the nicest guys on the planet. A tormented genius. Long live Dev.

[@KyleS.1987]

Devin's pitched screams are on a whole 'nother level from what I've heard anyone else do. Thanks for checking this one out! It's a special performance.

[@braindeadstonehead9500]

Fucking hell Devin... I don't know how many times I've listened to this song but every time the dude leaves me in awe. Those pitched screams are just sublime dude...

[@samcastilleja4346]

You should to his Strapping Young Lad song "Love?" IT was different but AWESOME!!

[@Jtizzle214]

YES!

[@leddygee1896]

Now that is a HEAVY song!!!😁

[@DustyDigits]

SYL all day!

[@TheMajesticFreak]

That and "Detox"

[@SweetestOlePea]

I second this! I put my bid in for SYL's Wrong Side video.

[@Gavrev]

Devin has that talent to entertain. He's straight forward and honest with his audience, never more proven than when he entertained a crowd for about twenty minutes whilst techs repaired a broken amp situation.

[@catiachick]

Devins music can be described as a waterfall of sound. That's why it grabs people and is so universal to all.

[@lanmind1024]

In these times of isolation, watching these reaction videos is like having a friend. Thanks.

[@Liz-cmc313]

Devin is Perfection and his music touches my Soul ❤️

[@308Repins]

Well said. Totally agree. Seeing him again in 2 months and just. can't. wait!

[@josephtocci14]

My guy this is one of the few voices on earth that have ever moved me to tears just with its tremendous power and presence. His voice is just as all encompassing as the music.

[@JessicaJones33333]

I love this song and it's energy! What amazes me is that last scream,how far away he is from the mic . Such talent

[@stevesekora]

Check out his song "Why?" ..you wanna hear the greatest vocals of our time.

[@scotthobson2083]

100000000% agree! Disney ain't nuttin to fun wit!! Lol so amazing

[@rog2224]

I've seen some amateur footage of him singing Bring Him Home... I tend to really not like musical theatre, but Devi and an acoustic guitar is really good.

[@foxw2253]

And the dress

[@thehawk05]

Roger O'Donnell Here’s some “Pro” footage with audio mixed by Devin of Bring Him Home for a special he did with CBC kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5nJapWtmtGAjZo

[@sebastianwhosez4897]

This song, his voice, the whole band. It just makes you feel like you're levitating.

[@kenlogsdon7095]

Devin Townsend has to be the most underrated musical performer of the 21st Century. I think he's fantastic.

[@joshuajavens1816]

In my experience as a long time listener of Devin Townsend, he has a way of writing music that really hits you on a pure emotional level like no one else. I've listened to some of his stuff and felt emotions I didn't even know existed before I heard it in a song.

[@dvincentblack]

You are absolutely correct when you say that that feeling is great. It is also not ego. It is a god-given gift that you are sharing. He is confident, but he has suffered greatly. He is a shining example.

[@ChojinDevil]

I just love your reactions... Every time I see you hearing a song for the first time I become a little bit jealous because it's such a wonderful feeling hearing such a masterpiece as Deadhead for the first time.

[@switchboardrevelry4275]

The best way to listen and understand metal style vocals is to think of vocals like brush strokes. They are painting a picture. Pain sounds like pain. Anger like anger, love like love, etc. Devin is one of the best at this.

[@the1khronohs40]

Yes! Definetly go see Devin when ever you can! It's worth it, wether you're into this music or not. He's such an entertainer, and really funny. This band is done though, the Devin Townsend Project (DTP), but he's ALWAYS working on new stuff! I caught the last tour wit DTP, I've seen him solo acoustic and I've seen him with his newest concept. A bunch of AWESOME talents that he gathered. You know what? Now he's even started something completely new in our isolated corona virus times, and it's of course called 'Quarantine'! That man is so brilliant at doing his thing! I love him! A tremendous FORCE of good in this world! ❤️

[@netrioter]

Good thing about Devin is his live show sounds like the studio cuts

[@tinflowers]

Still brings tears to my eyes, so much emotion! Thank you sir!

[@cdf3073]

I think ive watched all the reactions to this, and this is probably the best one.

[@jamelakajamal]

I Appreciate you🙏🏾

[@nikkouhanshabutsuno1028]

Going down the Devin Townsend rabbit hole is really fun. I hope you check out one of his songs that feature Anneke, like Grace: her singing really complements his music and vocals.

[@phillipgarrison6866]

Devin is the man. Saw him live a week before the COVID lockdown of everything. He performed Deadhead and he also went back and performed Love? from his old days with Strapping Young Lad. Would LOVE to see you react to THAT. A much more angry and aggressive Devin Townsend in those days. Love your reaction videos.

[@paratrooper73]

Yes, go to his concerts. It's one big family of empaths there. Awesome! Music like angels in your ears❤

[@tommimensonen]

Devin Townsend has been the second best concert that i have seen live. Nightwish is the favourite, Jinjer and Arch Enemy very good too. Hard to pick from hundreds of concerts that i have been through my life.

[@L8dyAriel]

I am still so sorry I wasnt able to travel out for this show that weekend. They also had a pre-rehersal show for the fans that came in early that night. Devin is a master and I often mention that he should really start teaching in Manhattan. I love this guy. I still wanna book a weekend show for him a few years down the road for Carnegie Hall or Radio City. He'd sell it out like he always does. I night with Sir. Devin Townsend and Friends..

[@aryanbianca3189]

Jamel, it's not yelling! He's on Pitch everytime. Plus if you knew what the song was about you'd understand why he sings the way he does, especially in this particular song. There is always a "Method to his Madness"! His singing voice is Perfect in my books, I literally Love Devin!!

[@damiengrief]

So damn good every time I hear it. Highly recommend The Death of Music by him also Live at the Royal Albert Hall. It's a more mellow song but shows his vocal prowess super well.

[@stormangelus6638]

YES!!!

[@nathanking8315]

Incredibly intense slow build in that one!

[@HK_8]

I was surprised more people hadn’t requested The Death of Music. It is a beautiful experience and gives you so many emotions.

[@stevenvansteeger5567]

Love this song...the build up is amazing...

[@TheBrettzell]

This made my day. Been looking forward to this reaction since the first Devin Townsend. Thanks for the upload 👍

[@redrojulia7031]

Thank you man !!! I saw Devin live 8 years ago and my reaction was smile ... yeah just smile. This music getting through the vein and stay in this. Devin is so charasmatic and the music do the rest. Absolutly perfect !!!

[@GregDaniel78]

Take a look at the Royal Albert Hall itself. Then imagine a handful of Canadian dudes not only filled it with people, they filled it with pure, beautiful NOISE.

[@clarebearr5357]

Dev did a whole bunch of live-streamed concerts to raise money for hospitals, I recommend the song “Why?”. From there.......he also did an outdoor show from an ancient amphitheater in Plovdiv, Romania, backed up by an orchestra. Dev’s music got me through some bad times, I’m glad it’s finding it’s way to more people.

[@MGSSAB]

Townsend is by far one of my favorite artists of all time. He is a musical genius. There will never be another Hevy Devy. Empath is such a great record, if you haven't listened to it yet, i highly recommend it.

[@PhotonJon]

I've watched a million reactions to this song, but this is hands down my favourite.

[@2catgumbo]

In my opinion, he's the best reactor. J truly loves to explore new music.

[@kinskifilms]

Man, you appreciated this for the art the and fury that it is. No preconceptions. Such a pure, refreshing reaction. Nice one man.

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

If this doesn’t stir your soul, and set your heart on fire, you’re not a human!!!🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪

[@ck_sidekick8306]

It's not arrogance at all. It's a symbiotic relationship of pure energy!

[@Ferretbomber]

Saw him in Seattle at a 150 person bar/club in like 2012. He was awesome, but it is sort of strange - and cool - to now see him playing in front of thousands when I saw him with 100 people, some guys with 5 yo kids on their shoulders. He rules, very cool dude. Thanks for the reaction!

[@Holler86]

Love by his early band Strapping young lad, you wont be disappointed

[@xenophon343]

Grace live at the Retinal Circus tour next please. Closest thing to gospel metal you'll find. And the incomparable Anneke Van Giersbergen sings too! Another Dutch female metal goddess, as Floor Jansen is.

[@jellimonsta]

Devin has such unbelievable control and the smoothest transition to fry vocals. He makes it look effortless, and it really, really, isn't

[@Sir-Chancelot]

Devin Townsend - Why It’s a journey in and of itself

[@alexjtanguay]

This song literally chokes me up because of how beautiful it is. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@oyabunkefta6559]

Funfact, he was singer for Steve Vai when he was 18 or 19. For real eargasm you MUST see the Retinal Circus concert, just litterally mind blowing.

[@themightymcb7310]

God those pitched screams at the end will always give me goosebumps

[@jynfoj3280]

Devin Townsend is a living legend, glad you got to listen! Love your channel dude! Btw "love" by strapping young lad is a good listen (Devin as well)

[@mooniejohnson]

Devy is just... words can't describe him. His music spans every emotion and when you meet him he's the sweetest guy in the world. He's not pretentious, he's not arrogant, he's not at all what you'd think a "rock star" would be. He's just a guy who signs your forehead, chats with you, and gives you a huge hug. The total package.

[@tokyohotel13]

Dude, go to a metal concert and see how much of a family all of us metalheads are man. It's mindblowing.

[@bobinchainz]

Ive only played small smallllll gigs yet still that look and feeling youre talking about in the beginning is a great feeling. Its definitely worth it all at that moment.

[@MrConstantMalachi]

Haha, "DEVIN! DEVIN! DEVIN!" - his sound is monstrous!

[@stormangelus6638]

Devie is a freaking GOD when he plays this song! He doesn't just rock the house, he tears the motherfuckin' walls down and blasts it into orbit! TY for checking this one out! Next one's GOTTA be Stormbending, the official video! You'll know it's the right one by the thumbnail of a child sitting in a dismal background outdoors. Either that or Universal Flame - you wanna talk about an uplifter!

[@Faux_Fox]

Almost jumped outta my skin when I saw the title of this video! This felt like a religious experience the first time I heard it. So glad you liked it :D

[@nickwheelan1082]

Fuego hoodie! Stoked you checked some more Devin. I've seen some comments from people saying check out Strapping Young Lad. It really will blow your mind. Devin also does ambient records that are amazing.

[@bradmcwilliams3773]

That face is pure and untainted passion. Every album of his and anything he appears on is incredible, but watching him perform live, even if on youtube, gives his music so much more life

[@BuckWezr]

EXACTLY! Not a cockiness thing! "I got ya'all" ... I love you, dude!!!!

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

So much more of Devin you have to experience. From the live album "Retinal Circus" you should listen to the songs "Addicted", "Life" "Color your World + The Greys", "Love". Aside from the Retinal Circus album other songs I think you might very well enjoy are "Hyperdrive", and the official videos for the songs "Juular" and "Vampira" because both of those videos show Devin's great sense of humor

[@Mobiwraith]

Ya know what separates you from other reactors in my opinion? You don't start your videos off "HEY WE'RE BACK WITH ANOTHER REACTION!" you're just a chill dude trying to listen to good music, and I like that. Been watching your stuff for a while now and that just stood out to me.

[@kswwhodat]

One of the best performances of all time, this whole concert is amazing.

[@cliffhagerman3494]

Bro, how true! That look, it's like "look where we are"

[@a.d.millennium943]

Oh man. so glad you went back to explore some of Devin's stuff. his range is so vast, that its hard to pick his style off one song. if you want to hear him do some mellow, blues/country stuff, listen to his other band "Casualties of cool" or if you want to hear when he does metal, listen to his former band "Strapping Young Lad" that is part of what made him so good at his controlled screams!

[@omegashinra7672]

Devin Townsend isn't music, it's an experience. I feel it in my soul when I'm listening. He's a god.

[@paulbryden4006]

DT got me out of a dark place will always be enternally grateful for that

[@natashagoode501]

IIRC this is a love song to his wife who he has been with since he was 19. She has supported him and put up with him throughout his trials and tribulations......and consistent and constant absence. He screams as his pain and his love to her. I get it. Hubby in the RAAF has done a couple of 6 month deployments into some pretty dangerous areas, often away for work, he just left today for an urgent posting in another state in a a remote location. He comes home at the end of the year to help us pack and move. We don't know when we're moving yet because our moving process can't start until his has finalised, and it has been complicated by Covid. So I don't know where we will be living next year, when we will be moving, the first place we see the area of the country we'll move to will be the day we move there. On top of that winding up my work which is pretty heavy on is own, studying law, find my daughter a new school, care for her with daddy gone, replace our car (ours can't cope in the outback), adjusting to living as like a single mum again (not quite I know, but I have to manage him too), and everything else. At lease in the military they can have bad days. I couldn't imagine touring as a musician - always having to be happy and smile for everyone, meet every press conference and be happy and answer every question perfectly, be immune to jetlag, etc. Fark that.

[@johnnorton971]

There is a DVD for this show, it is worth watching. Aliens and the fate of the worlds coffee supply is at stake. Great hoodie by the way. \m/

[@HaloOverOurDemise]

Also the Retinal Circus is an amazing show to watch. I was there and it's handsdown the best show I've ever been too, devvy spent the entirety of his break during the set meeting the front row of people. And of course it's narrated by Steve Vai, and Ziltoid has a baby

[@D_Shem73]

Devin's voice just sends shivers down my spine and gives me goosebumps

[@sesanjr]

“...like someone threw hot water on his back” Best possible explanation as to how Devin hit them notes. Lmao

[@GhostDrummer]

What poor soul disliked this? How could any part of this reaction be considered for disliking? Once again Brother, you nailed a solid reaction!

[@olivergeorge9417]

Worth noting that Devy had bad flu just before this and this was the 2nd half of the concert, the first half being the playing of an entire freaking album. This man's voice is a machine, a beautiful machine.

[@wordmulejess]

So amazing. Devin Townsend is a genius.

[@mattmartian1658]

Just keep going. The death of music is Epic. So I saw Devin and was right in front. Like 2 ft away. I just stood there like a statue . I was in dis belief. It was amazing.

[@aseainfo]

Devin is able to scream in key. It's truly one of the most difficult things to do. The groove in the song has everyone locked in and enjoying this piece of art. I KNEW you would like this one.

[@JayTor2112]

One day you'll have to check out some Devin from his angry years in Strappng Young Lad. "Relentless", "Detox", "Love?".

[@moogoopow]

This is after an already completed Set of 11 Songs then coming back and doing 12 more. Man is a machine to sound so amazing. (which explains why he is just rocking a grey hoodie at royal albert hall)

[@danburrows2762]

Love it- never heard of these guys but I love this musical journey. Try Asaf Avidan

[@ianthomasson257]

It's nice to hear a reaction with clean audio

[@arustedbonecyborg9313]

wondering if i should say as i dont see anyone has brought it up that i can see but devin had laryngitis during this performance which to me shows how talented he really is, love the music and love the reaction , keep it up

[@prevarication]

Next do Skekis or Love? by Devins band Strapping Young Lad!

[@kriswallace4632]

Lucky Animals by Devin Townsend check it out!

[@mementomori9781]

Next is Grace at the retinal circus, with Devin and Anneke😊🤘

[@dergtehdergon9241]

Found a new favorite reactor :D. I really like how laid back you are, and how thoughtful and respectful your commentary is. Keep it up, man! :D

[@stevenhscott7511]

Just saw him on Sunday in Boston. Same reaction. :-) This song was amazing.

[@infinitesentient3545]

If I know anything about Devin from watching his interviews etc. He was probably thinking more like, "OMFG These people want to watch ME play, this is the most AWESOME thing ever!!!!"

[@joethurman5555]

DEVIN TOWNSEND... ENOUGH SAID! 🎵🎶🎼

[@sonofthesea3298]

Woooooh! Mah boy couldnt wait! I understand you completely,with all the comments hype,if i werent aware of this performance,i would go super excited too! And i love that you brought in the heaphones (as usual) for this one too,as you will hear everything about the instruments,vocals,atmosphere etc. 10:12 I know Jamal i know,this is the part wich has made people just confirm that Devin is from another planet. He goes soo high here,that he is on that thin thin red line of what is humanly possible to do,explained by a few vocal coaches allready. And how long he stayed up there.......beyond mindblowing! And that guitar is his own build,his own design. Insanely dedicated guy,who is a passionate guitar nerd,and not slightly worried on admitting it. Watch a few of his interviews about him and his guitars,and you will understand just how complicated,unique his guitars really are. Amazing stuff! You might be right about him being related to that male boss thing in I Am Legend,afterall😏

[@jeffreylower9469]

2 things here: A. THANK YOU for always rewinding when you pause a song. B. Please react to either Detox or Aftermath by Strapping Young Lad!!!

[@apostleintriumph1758]

Awesome. Now you gotta do his song "Grace", from the Retinal Circus show. You will be introduced to the metal angel, Anneke Van Giersbergen.

[@Chris.m.e]

You should check out "Bastard, funeral and the death of music" from the same concert. 25 minutes of perfection! 😍

[@j0hnbr0ck]

That good ole Wall of Sound never ceases to amaze me. I want to a see his live show so bad

[@Docksidestudio1]

Grace! Live version!

[@zachyeet1806]

Devin is going on tour this spring. Definitely look into it. Tickets are reasonably priced and you're gonna get a great into to prog metal on this tour.