Devin Townsend Project - Failure “Live” (Reaction)

[@JimNewstead]

You’re very, very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed this. It’s not the typical first choice that you’d have been recommended, that would have been either Kingdom (live EMG) or Deadhead live Royal Albert Hall. I’m sure you’ll get to them. I also think Failure is a fairly mediocre track of his by comparison to the back catalogue but it is easily accessible and demonstrates various aspects of his creative endeavour - songwriting, singing, orchestration, guitar playing. His music is predominantly uplifting and positive, though the delivery is often fierce and brutal. Failure is a slow burner and a fine introduction, though, and I hope you do, if you do decide to dive deep, you’ll realise his scope, ambition, mad creativity, humour and talent can’t be easily represented in one song. By the way, he doesn’t always have an orchestra! This was a one off special gig a few years ago. You already know Strapping Young Lad so are fully aware of how heavy he can be! If you get a chance to watch some interviews with him you’ll realise what a sincere, humble, rounded, funny and articulate human he is. That uncontrollably spills into his artistry colouring and informing his output so one day you might have a sprawling epic 22 minute prog masterpiece about artificial intelligence (Singularity) or a comedy metal space opera about a coffee loving alien (Ziltoid The Omniscient). I suppose it’s that human element and vulnerability that makes him believable, a true artist. Thanks for the shoutout, enjoy the journey! Jim

[@shonachering450]

Nicely put Jim.

[@dmusiclife5727]

The journey has begun 🍻

[@daviddevilliers2828]

dev is a master, great great genious master, definitly, one of the bigger alien 👽 of this earth

[@x666xIronMaiden]

Great choice Jim. As a huge Devin fan I gotta say it was super refreshing to see something other then Kingdom as a first reaction. I love the song, but it is more of a wow factor song and half the time the reactor never comes back. This as you said is a much better mixture of his music even if it is not as high caliber as some other tracks. Here is to more Ziltoid and Might Masturbator reactions as well!

[@mathiaz943]

Common Jim, why not suggest "pixellate" straight away.. :-) you're the only one I've seen react to that song...

[@napukapu]

Go enjoy more Devin Townsend it's very cool

[@Goldie1977]

who doesn't love a bit of DEVY!

[@randalljones4370]

It was so fun to watch both of you... you got both sides of Devin : the Beauty, and the Beast. If I ever win the lottery, I wlil ask, beg, plead with Devin to put on a concert for the world... totally his choice of where, and when, and what ... I want to just let everyone experience the joy of listening to this music.

[@kylealfred252]

Townsend is a MASTER!!

[@hayden3946]

Devin Townsend - Deadhead (live at the Royal Albert Hall)!!!

[@gandalf8216]

Plovdiv is a better performance vocally.

[@hliborobful]

What a Gift! Unique Devin!

[@isnobodyreally102]

More devin guys. He is a modern day treasure that everyone needs to know about.

[@simondaniels4176]

That tracks pure OMG. 🙏

[@cmillivol98]

Deadhead by Devin at Royal Albert Hall is one of the most incredible live performances I’ve ever seen. Also Gojira just released a new song, check that one out too!

[@scottjohnson7803]

Both yes!

[@mrsleep0000]

And March of the Poozers from that show! Amazing!

[@Blackened4everPS3]

@@mrsleep0000 the whole fucking show!! AMAZING!

[@rottingmoose33]

Deadhead at Plovdiv is equally as good, if not even better. Royal Albert hall one has severe copyright issues.

[@cmillivol98]

@@rottingmoose33 really?? I’ve only seen one issue with RAH and even then he just had to cut out the video

[@everything_is_backwards]

Devin Townsend - THE DEATH OF MUSIC !!! This is something everybody needs to hear in their life

[@sallyrobertson694]

Absolutely 😁

[@chris_j2665]

Yes, above every other suggestion here The death of music at Plovdiv is the one they should do!! 👍

[@iamme8530]

Kingdom.......live from devin townsend

[@markmurray2235]

Simply one of the most perfect songs ever written ❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@justinmadden5607]

Oh boy. Welcome to the greatest musical rabbit hole you will ever find!

[@GhostDrummer]

Holy Cripes!!!! I would love to chill and listen to music with both of you! You guys make these reactions so fun to watch. Your faces every time some epic part of the song drops are priceless!

[@Phantus00]

Damn, one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@Freedum_Fries]

A New Rabbit hole!! yes!!! You have to do Kingdom EMG Tv Reaction lol!

[@brunopires8507]

reaction devin townsend higher live

[@allenhuling598]

Welcome to the awesome world of 'Heavy Devy,' some incredible music ahead for you!!

[@rsbdotexe]

There is nobody, and I mean nobody, quite like Devin Townsend. He's so unique of a musician and his stage presence is absolutely killer.

[@garytackett8426]

He's also a blast to talk to! A really chill dude.

[@darkamyntas3820]

Devin is a master of his craft man. It's a damn privilege to exist at the same time.

[@andrewbuddemeyer8432]

Gojira Born For One Thing!!!!!! New GOJIRA 🤘🔥🤘🔥

[@beatnpotatoes]

He did a track with Gojira too. Fuckin amazing.

[@TheRealOG666]

Incredible.

[@FiveSerpentsTeeth]

Ok, now you HAVE TO react to Devin Townsend - By Your Command. It is heavy, melodic, beautiful, and heavy again. I know you will love it

[@HazzardMetallica]

Can’t wait for the reaction to new GOJIRA!!! Born For One Thing is the track 🤟

[@joshuajohnson6685]

Two things. First up love that shirt bro. Secondly fantastic choice. Nice to see other songs being played besides kingdom or deadhead

[@JimNewstead]

I’ll take full credit for that!!! Sometimes different is better 👍🏼

[@dmusiclife5727]

Just a heads up everyone please no SPOILERS on any recommendations. We like to go in as blind as possible. Thanks \m/

[@johnnylemon9610]

deadhead is a good reccomendation, or also the live performance of kingdom for emgtv. that one gets done a lot also, great performance.

[@iamme8530]

Those are the best kind of reactions. 💯

[@mwtriplett1]

Please forgive me if suggested this before and missed it. Kingdom specifically EMG version. Worth a look see and a listen too. Thank you guys

[@stevethornton3901]

You are in for a ride - always happy to welcome someone new to the Hevy Devy fam

[@jonatasbras813]

For me.. all the concert in the royal albert all

[@ig3720]

Now you're on the right track!!!! More Devin please..

[@dfbovey]

Devin is one of the most talented musicians in metal. Great vocalist and guitars. Kingdom is usually everyone's intro to him on reactions. That'll blow you away. Deadhead is great too. Also, Love? by Strapping Young Lad shows a completely different side. Looking forward to seeing you two dive further into his stuff.

[@ignorevideo]

So happy to see this reaction vid and you two of course, hope all is well. In my opinion Devin Townsend is a musical genius and a true master of his craft. He's also such a humble, positive and down to earth guy on top of that. A lot of people will recommend Deadhead and Kingdom, so I will try to mix it up by suggesting Deep Peace (live from Plodiv) as my reaction video wish. I miss going to concerts so much, so thank you for these good vibes. With love, JP.

[@CO6883-o3c]

🤯🤯🤯 Devin Townsend - Kingdom live at EMG TV. This is the way. 🤘

[@jbones1987]

to me, this is his most beautiful piece of work. from here you gotta go either heavy or crazy devi. gotta reach for every part of the spectrum that is Devin Townsend.

[@tromba831]

Death of Music Royal Albert Hall

[@dmann05]

Stormbending or Deep Peace from this same live show at Plovdiv, or maybe Grace live from the Retinal Circus so you can hear Devin with Anneke. His music is a huge wall of sound, from Strapping Young Lad to today. He's incredible and diverse and most of it is just amazing

[@aldousorwell3807]

You have to see Devin's roots! *Strapping Young Lad 'Love?' Official Music Video* Goes all the way back to about 1990. One of the heaviest songs ever! Phenomenal drumming! Awesome vocals. And the lyrics are brilliant!

[@Vaerdun]

Probably my favourite track by Devin Townsend - this live performance is incredible and the Bulgarian orchestra is phenomenal. You can see their faces, no idea what they got themselves into haha Failure (on CD) is just as incredible, suspect more powerful due to the clean recording but the solo kicks ass more live. Deadhead (live at Royal Albert Hall) should be next ;)

[@mahliz]

I appauded in my apartment after hearing this. First time I heard this gem of a song. Ty however suggested it, I have heard many townsend songs and I am not sure I have found a bad one. Also I would like to welcome D_Music_Life into the wall of sound, that is so special about Devin, as he does it just right.

[@cbfpropertyservices]

Perfect intro to Devyland! Welcome!

[@pjfolkes1973]

Nice reaction guys. Deadhead live at the Royal Albert Hall is INCREDIBLE. Some of the vocals will make your hair stand on end. People have been known to cry or have near religious experiences with that one. You owe it to yourselves to experience it. Grace live (Retinal Circus version) is also a killer. All of his songs kill. As heavy as the heaviest thing, as gentle as a feather. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@TubesockCommando]

You know you just got bulldozed by a Devin performance when you make a statement like "The violin section, when they were playing the violins!". You're brain has hit a Failure, and it is good.

[@gearspider]

Devin produced the "As The Palaces Burn" album with Lamb of God (My personal favourite). He is a living legend. The "Deadhead Live at Albert Hall" must come soon. You guys will love it!

[@jasonallen5318]

Oh man, if you guys don't know who Devin Townsend is...then you definitely need to react to more songs of theirs. I'm sure you will get a bunch of people suggesting Deadhead Live and Kingdom Live.

[@mincentprice1041]

I love Jim for recommending a masterful performance of another epic Devin song. The way his guitar solo with the orchestra is just a special moment every time I hear it.

[@heavenwithin81]

These are the masterpieces that come out this man!!!

[@jeremyeutis6685]

and now you'll have to experience devin's first band strapping young lad. take your pick of songs. do it.

[@AstroNiels]

The whole show is awesome! Deadhead, Deep Peace, Funeral, Bastard, Death of music and much more. Check it out at least !

[@dovahdim]

Looks like you've opened the Devin Townsend's Pandora Box ! Haha you could litteraly make a entire year of reaction vidéos with this genius, from "Heavy as a really heavy thing" of Strapping Young Lad to his last solo album named Empath. Enjoy your journey !

[@rosswoodland6449]

OK, Gojira's new song just landed last night. go do that. Then back to Devin Townsend Deadhead live at the Royal Albert Hall.

[@Lamren]

Just a heads up but the Royal Albert Hall version will always get DMCA claimed. If Deadhead is a must, it's better to react to the Plovdiv version which should be safe and is just as good (better in my opinion) !

[@Zhgarr]

That was an amazing reaction. Jim, you picked a great song! Seeing your shirt, you might want to check out Sepultura with Devin Townsend - Mask for giggles. ;)

[@vodkadrinker4723]

"Higher" might be the best from this performance.

[@Aj66602]

I second this

[@lred1383]

The mix of that concert is both a blessing and a curse, especially for Higher. The heaviness of the initial breakdown is massively boosted by the louder bass, but the guitar sitting so low in the mix, especially compared to the drums, makes the riffing sections just awkward

[@davobard]

DEADHEAD (Live) Any version, they’re all amazing.

[@jasonfisher8529]

Thanks, guys, I vaguely knew of Devin, but this, this is frickin' epic!

[@Liz-cmc313]

The whole concert at the RAH is magnificent!!! It is as close you'll ever get to any Heaven. 💯🔥🤘.... Devin only works with the best of the best.

[@beatnpotatoes]

He recently did a track with Sepultura.

[@ericmeredith4204]

Great video! This performance was beautiful. And extremely precise . Please react to Soen! A great band . You will not be disappointed ! Cant wait for your next video!

[@RyanMovingViolationz]

This is epic!!!!

[@beatnpotatoes]

Duuuuuuuude, he was the lead singer for Strapping young lad, the band I have been asking you to play for the last year and a half. Please check out Detox.

[@Freedum_Fries]

Hell yes or aftermath 2006 Live!!

[@betu_46]

Devin Townsend - Deadhead - at Royal Albert Hall. Devin Townsend - Kingdom - at EMGtv. Caligul's Horse - Graves.

[@alcaran]

Welcome to the world of Devin Townsend. Hope you have a wonderful adventure.

[@samglynn5376]

Hey guys, one of my fave songs by him, love your reactions! Will you be doing more reactions to devin?? Really hope so I reccomend "sky blue", "universal flame", "stormbending" or "addicted" (first ever song by him I heard) keep it up :)

[@tazzz1783]

Every morning i get up, make myself a coffee, light my first cigarrete and play the 2 reactions of Orbit Culture you have, since you made it. Please give me reaction N3 - the song ''Redfog'' so my life can be complete :) greetings from BG :)

[@pablocosta63]

I've been following you since the reaction to Danny Carey "Drum cam" pneuma ....react to deathead live sung by devin towsend 💪💪💪💪💪

[@scottjohnson7803]

Power Trip - Divine Apprehension Power Trip - Hornet’s Nest Power Trip - Crucifixation

[@CosmosJack]

Something tells me you guys would love "Deep Peace" from the same show, it has Devin's most incredible, unique solo (imo). Also, if you can spare a half-hour, "Funeral / Bastard / The Death of Music" from Devin's Royal Albert Hall show... it's the best, most emotional block of music I've heard

[@VividAbominations]

You need to dig in to more Townsend. He was in a band with one of your favorite drummers Gene Hoglan, called Strapping Young Lad too. Check out the song "LOVE" by SYL, and if you want to hear some of his most brutal shit to date check out the song "Hear Me" featuring youtube fame drummer 66Samus on drums. Blast beats for days! Devin does everything from opera to death metal.

[@felipecampos3045]

Dev is amazing bro

[@michaelrosa5007]

Deadhead stormbringer or higher next Live? Good react salute to you lov that channel

[@mrsleep0000]

Born For One Thing, new Gojira, GO NOW!

[@slayerking69]

Devin Townsend is a legend, Check out Dev in Strapping young lad!

[@sepulfan02]

I clicked just because of the dope Sepultura shirt

[@dead5lender]

Yo! Where's Gojira's born for one thing reaction?!?!?!

[@alecm.5664]

Same !!!!!

[@maximator967]

Very well Say...

[@scottjohnson7803]

Amon Amarth - War of the Gods Amon Amarth - Free Will Sacrifice Amon Amarth - Valhall Awaits Me

[@suffersystemstudios]

Deadhead at Albert Hall has to be a must if you have not seen it yet.

[@pepper684]

Devin Townsend "Hear Me"!!!!!!!!!

[@RBMusic-be2pd]

You guys should check out A Perfect Circle

[@DrCrimp-sg5pb]

Devin is one of a kind. Nobody matches him out there ! Looking forward of you reacting to his screams in some other songs. Deadhead @ Royal albert hall Death of music @ Royal Albert hall (pure vocal performance after 3h of show) Cheers !!

[@6lillium]

Welcome to a FUCKING DEEP RABBIT HOLE ! Brother....( and Sister) , you have no idea what you are in for..... prepare.🤘🤘🤘 Go ahead , do Deadhead , and everything else suggested.

[@draumpje]

I loved seeing you two get sucked into this one

[@victorstefanovsky6902]

This is recorded in an ancient Roman Amphitheater in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

[@faultier3215]

Please react to Vektor - "Recharging the Void" you wont regret it

[@SuperSteve120]

New Gojira track is heavy as shit! You have to react to Born for One Thing!

[@markmatson]

Vintersea: Crack of Light. Go!

[@Useful-_-Idiot]

I know everyone’s gonna say Dead head, and Kingdom. Well I say Juular! At least eventually it’s great fun 😲😗😲😗 Devy is a Legend!

[@Kipex]

Great suggestion, the video is amazing lol.

[@thinkingkind8675]

Y'all NEED to check out some Leprous! - Slave Live from Rockefeller, or Contaminate Me from Rockefeller, or maybe check out some of the drummer, Baard Kolstad's playthroughs like Rewind or The Sky is Red. You will not regret it.

[@AnthonyK93]

The Ocean- Devonian:Nascent The Ocean- Triassic The Ocean- Jurassic|Cretaceous

[@plpinkham]

One Devin song I never see suggested is "Wrong Side" by his former band Strapping Young Lad. It's insane. Though I suggest the studio version, since there really isn't a great live version. Devin used to have...issues.

[@captainhindsight5903]

Master Devy 👌

[@beatnpotatoes]

Please check out VOLA - head mounted sideways.......wicked fuckin song!!!

[@dylanjacobs7491]

Devin Townsend, “deadhead” or “death of music” from Plovdiv

[@daviddevilliers2828]

I love chaos ad , the best album of metal of all the universe

[@dmusiclife5727]

🤘

[@tiphotisted]

Rishloo - Landmines

[@medicineballers2396]

Seventh Wave is a classic. You should do the live from this same concert

[@Krytos911]

Obligatory Deadhead live at Royal Albert Hall recommendation :P But, also a few others from that show: Bastard, Death of Music and Funeral. Higher is also a great song...well, honestly like half is immense catalogue is great

[@medicineballers2396]

Vektor - Recharging the Void. You won’t regret it, the greatest thrash metal song I have ever heard.

[@harryschonewille2969]

Devin is amazing... may I suggest... Nightwish - Ghost love score live @Wacken 2013... you’ll probably gonna love it...

[@MrJondurden]

Rishloo - feathergun in the garden of the sun

[@krs1980eNHa]

Devin Townsend Project - The Death of Music (Ocean Machine - Live In Plovdiv 2017) Devin Townsend Project - Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall)

[@maximator967]

"L'enfant sauvage" Say it lol! J'aime vos réactions continuer à faire du Gojira je peux vous aider surtout pour les musiques plus anciennes. Bon courage for the Google traduction 😂

[@trevorbook9529]

GUYS! You have to do some Strapping Young Lad now. It's the extreme metal band that Devin used to be in with Gene Hoglan and they broke up in 2006. Some really great shit, I would recommend starting with "Love?" or "All Hail the New Flesh"

[@KaOsInsinerathym]

I feel like the song Higher or anything from the Deconstruction album from Devin would be a great listen as well.