Devin Townsend Project - The Death of Music (LIVE) - REACTION!

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[@TruantReacts]

Question... Leapt like dog from man... Terminate high thinking... Known in your prophecy... Sun... Sun it shifts, and brittleness subsides To sleep... sleep away Sun comes, The rain will always be And things I am are things that should not be They laughed at me, but we never bothered My friends and I There were no others Now it comes... Bolt across the blue... Shadows dance over the land... Walls high, water deep Brick and steel gathering speed The water deep I guess it's just a feeling ...Guess it's just a feeling... The rain may come The rain may never be In things you are are things I need to be My friends were there but they never bothered Now there's you and I and there are no others It's like a death becomes musical ...It's musical It's like a death becomes musical musical [3x] And it comes... To make sure that he will never rise And the groans from the bellies have never cried this hard And the eyes of the wicked ones have never been so full of dust In the middle of the sea it waits... ...Closer... Home, nor anywhere on Earth on that final day will anyone be apart ...one...schooled...together... Towards the sea... And we may drown, fly, fall from faith ...but the pain won't be realized Because the emotions will hit like God should And the mountains will offer no shelter And the clouds will be no cover No matter where we run We will simply not be alone [4x] Don't die on me, don't go away When I need you here in my need The rain will come The rain will always be In things I am are things that have to be My friends have come and I never bothered 'Cause myself and I There is no other It's like a death becomes musical, it's musical [2x] "See this thing here? Oh. That's not what I'm trying to say. That's the wrong one. See here... there it is. It's a driving range. In the air. You stand in that corner there and you, uh, shoot golf balls. Can't catch it, and it's in the middle of the city." "Wow!" "See, during the day this place is pretty lively. Head back the other way, see if you can get any more things that are open. That is great lights here. Not doing it now, man, it's too early. Maybe it's too early, but during the day... When it's rush hour, you cross the street... And this really stupid tune comes on... It's playing a digitalized version of 'When a Body Meets a Body Comin' Through the Rye.' This stuff on the ground here is all for the blind. Lights up at night. My eyes are all wrong and I run into something. 'Parlor Fukuoka'... see? 'Fuck you OK,' eh? Heh. On all the roads there's beer machines and cigarette machines. It's the karmic aura, it must be in harmony."

[@calebhohneke8482]

I was lucky enough to meet Devin Townsend on a Chicago sidewalk before one of his gigs...Saw him walking down the sidewalk in front of me and I said "Uhhhh, Devy?". And when he turned around I couldn't help but freak out a bit. It was hard for me to stand, and all I could say was "Holy shit, it's Devin Townsend". What do you say in the presence of a musical genius and your all time musical hero/inspiration? He asked me and my gf if we wanted a photo with him, and I asked him a few questions regarding his music. Very chill and awesome guy. And later that night, I got to see DTP, Gojira and Opeth put on an amazing show. Absolutely killer day that I will never forget. Love your reviews and commentary, man. Keep on kicking ass and enjoying great music!

[@folkme3042]

You're one lucky guy!They say you should never meet you're idols but I'd definitely make an exception in Devin's case.He seems such an interesting,likeable gentleman and an awesomely talented singer/writer/performer as well.I'm very jealous lol.

[@Angatyr34]

Also met him - awesome guy. I have a tattoo that's a DNA strand with the DTP logo in it. put it on FB - his Social media guy PMed me to say he showed the tatt to Devy and he loved it (could be BS, you never know). Saw him in Sydney with Meshuggah (heaven gig) and he recognised the tattoo. Best artist and dude.

[@wtfisthat13]

Wow wow wow is right. Holy smokes. I've never herd this song until now. Wow. Goosebumps for sure. Thank you showing this. I'm hooked

[@alickswiden71]

cried when I first heard it because I was just going through a pet loss, no shame whatsoever. that song is just on a whole other level and goosebumps are definitely to be expected

[@SecondSince]

Other acceptable reactions include "Well... shit!" and "Fookin' Ell!!!". ;D

[@cemerson]

I was at this gig, front row. It was incredible.

[@scottybee7284]

You are a lucky man sir!

[@folkme3042]

Wow!That must have been an amazing experience.The Royal Albert Hall performance of this never fails to move me to tears.and the whole show must of been very special.I really envy you my friend. I've only recently discovered Devin so never got to experience DTP live but I was lucky enough to catch him on his Empath tour last December and the show was awesome.The guy is an insanely talented performer and always surrounds himself with great musicians.

[@kylek7748]

Luckiest man alive

[@simmycutters3757]

I envy you, you bastard! in the nicest possible way :D

[@alexanderhorvath9193]

Devin townsend is amazing. I am a musician and he just amazes me absolutely flawless.

[@juliocesarmendozaleyva3202]

Finally... the best song in this world!!

[@deadweight6090]

RIGHT ON BRO..I JUST DISCOVER DEVIN A FEW DAYS AGO...THIS SONG AND DEADHEAD DURING THIS SHOW JUST BLOWS MY MIND.BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES.POWERFUL AND STRONG AS FUCKEN STEEL.

[@Holler86]

this song hits me the same way goosebumps all over everytime

[@dregnar85]

ive been a huge Devin fan since 99 and i saw DTP live last week was one of the best moments of my life. Absolutely flawless!

[@gardhul]

It's great to hear your comments about this song! You know, every time I listen to it, I just think "I can't bear it, too many feelings in just one song". Goosebumps everytime. Cheers.

[@chessbrainiac]

Yeah, it's really hard to top that performance. His vocals are just unreal. His range is just amazing. What is really crazy is that he claims that he has no singing technique, that he just does it through pure force of will. And there is absolutely no reason to doubt his honesty. Pure talent, pure genious. One aspect I really love about Devin is his musical span. He doesn't care about preconceived boundaries. He just makes what he wants, and fuck it, everything he touches turns to musical gold in my ears. It almost makes no sense to recommend just one or two songs from him, because his music spans over so many different styles and emotions. It's almost inconceivable that someone who made Deconstruction could make Ghost, but he does it, and it sounds as whatever style he dives into just comes out naturally from him. That whatever he plays really sounds like it comes from his heart, naturally and not forced, just makes me as a listener drawn in whatever he plays. There are so many songs I could recommend, but I'll name just 5...Grace (from Retinal Circus), War (also Retinal Circus), Daddy (live version from the Casulties of Cool live DVD), March of the Poozers (official video from Z2) and Juular (video from Deconstruction).

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

Well said.

[@tylerherman2410]

Well said (:

[@gggo2631]

Glad you got to this one. We are all feeling the same emotions, goose bumps and all, You will enjoy it the same way every time you check it out.. Awesome review.

[@stormshadow2k]

It completely drains me every time I sit down to enjoy it. I will only sit down to watch it if I'm completely alone and undisturbed, and yet I cannot hear it too often, cause I'm hit by an imense sledgehammer of sorrow. Its a masterpiece.

[@pestbarn]

There's only one performance in the world that tops this, and it's the same song but from Plovdiv. Can't stand how perfect that one is.

[@morbidangel989]

You commented on how amazing his vocals here were. One thing to consider is that this was at the very end of a 2 hour long show, and he was still singing this well... If you want to check out something a bit different from Devy, check out some of his stuff from his Casualties of Cool project. The stuff is very atmospheric and has allot of blues and country elements in it, which Devin executes beautifully (like basically everything else he does).

[@folkme3042]

I also read that he was recovering from quite a bad cold at the time which makes this performance even more incredible.

[@Gavrev]

I've enjoyed 90 mins of that guy killing it on his own with an acoustic guitar in front of an audience of no more than a hundred people.. That was a legendary amount of power in one small space..

[@chrissas3872]

I'm so excited you watched it! Everything from RAH is amazing! :D

[@Grunik1618]

Devin Townsend and chill? :D

[@NowUrJustIncoherent]

It's a perfect storm! A perfect concert :)

[@synaestatic]

I got to photograph him last year, and it was ridiculous trying to get good photos through tears. He is amazing, the band is beyond anything I've heard in a long time. I always feel better after listening to their music.

[@AshShearer]

Dev performed The Death of Music with the DTP at their last Melbourne gig and it was f#cking amazing. I still get goosebumps thinking about that night. Of all the Dev gigs I have been to, that is one of my favourite moments. Just as epic as Deadhead!

[@griselame]

Hypnotic and earth shattering. It's really an experience

[@cemerson]

I was there, am in the video, and certainly am not going to forget that moment! Best moment of the evening.

[@Liz-cmc313]

I want this played after I die... He is Perfection 💯🔥🤘... I love watching reaction videos of Devin a hundred times over.

[@IconW]

There's not such thing as too much Devin. Love it!

[@heathergriffith8726]

Absolute favorite song. This was the song that got me plugged into Devin.

[@aa3on]

You get it man, beautiful reaction. Beautiful music as always by HevyDevy!

[@Scottfowlie]

Awesome!! Happy you finally watched it!! You had the same reaction as a lot of people after hearing this. Goosebumps and chills and just being mesmerized. I would like to recommend Bastard from the same concert. It is actually the song he plays just before this and it flows right into the death of music. I suggest you watch the entire performance when you get the time. The first half is a conceptual album that's pretty silly but is awesome at the same time but the last half has some of his greatest songs as you have seen already.

[@mincentprice1041]

How amazing is it that a couple thousand crazy fans just went silent, and you could hear a pin drop during the song. Magnificent Bastard !!

[@bloodsling]

I love that shot of Devin at the 10:10 mark,his arm hair is standing up on end,he was feelin' this performance,it's so fucking epic.

[@noisypinkbubble875]

It wouldn't make much sense as a reaction video, but honestly what you need to do is just listen to the entire Ocean Machine album in one go then tell us about it. It'll be one of the most satisfying hours of your time you could block out for something. The Death of Music is entrancing, but the build up starting from Funeral through the very end is just magic. Take it from a fellow devy head here, and I'm certain most everyone else. that first full run through of Ocean Machine is where it's at. To have that again, I envy you.

[@heathergriffith8726]

Best album.

[@jenniferandrew3373]

For me, it's up there with Sigur Ros' ( ) album. It takes you on a full emotional ride.

[@twowongs8266]

It's definitely next level Phil Spectre 'Wall of Sound' and the lungs on Devin are just plain Alien.

[@GhostDrummer]

Ryan kills it on this song!!! His consistency is insane...he doesn’t overplay. It’s not as easy as he makes it seem.

[@SirChubblesSteen]

I love how you were like in awww while watching this, great reaction! Amazing song.

[@jtatro572]

Love his Strapping Young Lad stuff... this is pure musical magic.

[@ZuoLuoT]

Your reaction facing the sheer power of that guy is priceless :p Man I'm glad I was sitting watching the video in the first place :P

[@kylek7748]

This is my all time favorite song from my favorite artist. I could be wrong but I believe this was the first time he ever did this live. I would've kicked a newborn child In the teeth to see that performance live.

[@Liz-cmc313]

Holy Shit!!! I'm just left speeches Everytime I see him playing on KZbin. He is a musical god. Hands down.

[@bloodsling]

I'm so glad I've managed to see DTP live 4 times before Devy pulled the pin on the project. I really hope the hiatus is short lived,they're too amazing to shelve.

[@nathanaelcole8466]

The Plovdiv live version tops this one just a bit and it has nothing to do with Devin's performance. Flawless in both. The entire Plovdiv set is split into two. The first half is with a full orchestra and full choir backing the band and they play a good variety of Devin's work (not just DTP). Then after a break, it is only the band, only the bass player changes. It is John "Squid" Harder. The second half is Ocean Machine in order in its entirety. That is the album The Death of Music is from and Squid is the recording bassist on it and he now has MS. He plays the whole album from a chair and sounds amazing. I would never do a reaction video to this one because I don't like people seeing me tear up and this song does it every time.

[@JudoGeoff]

I think that was one of the most perfect ways that Dev could have handled that performance. I heard that the decision to have the orchestra there for only the first half could have been due to budgetary reasons, but I don't know if that's actually true. Artistically/performance-wise, it worked well to have the latter half be just the band grinding through the album. Having Squid there as what in a way served as a send-off for him (I understand that he can't play anymore and that this was his last public performance, or at least one of his last). When presented with the opportunity to have him on stage to run through such an incredible album at a concert that was specifically organized to honor that album, one would be crazy *not* to do what Devin did. I'm so glad that he brought JH in for that performance.

[@a.d.millennium943]

he played this song at the show I went to here in Australia. I'm not gonna lie, i had tears in my eyes from the sheer power of hearing that song live and I'm not normally one to react emotionally to anything live. it definitely felt like it was on another level. would love to see you react to Steve Vai - In My Dreams with you. Devin got his start as Steve Vai's singer. it's crazy to think that 4 years after that album, he was able to write something as epic as the death of music

[@fleshofgodfog462]

The moment I heard this track for the first time, way over ten years ago, I decided to have this played at my funeral. This is a f***in masterpiece!!!

[@bernardomonteiro9279]

for sure, one of the best metal voices ever

[@Neptunade]

Unique bordering in genius, f*n accurate manno.

[@MrBearUPS]

Mate I'm so glad you know what it means to love Devin! I wish I could sit down and just listen to him with you sharing a J having a nice listen. I also suggest listening to shevenel cut a flip by between the buried and me

[@stephenmcphillips6118]

Truly amazing

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

This is his masterpiece 4ever....how can he top this ever ?....check out his new Live Version at Plovdiv with Orchestra and Choir....DEATH TO MUSIC is my number one for now more than 20 years of Heavy Deavi Nurdity ;)

[@WellHelloDali]

Have my puff n a nice cold beverage. Just watching you was a blast. My personal fave is Kingdom from (any version) but Devy was amazing just alone when he played it on EMG. Have you seen that? OH and if you are a fan, check out the country version of Juular. peace

[@TruantReacts]

Thanks for the recommendation & great to meet you brother, enjoy that beverage!

[@WellHelloDali]

I'm an old hippy chick, actually and thanks, the beverage is tasty. :) Another guy did a reaction of Kingdom, but it would be neat to watch you experience it. Dev is just overwhelming. My son turned me on to him. But I turned him on to Zappa, so it was a good trade. Have you heard Wand? Oh, I subbed. cheers!

[@TruantReacts]

well in that case pleasure to meet you hippy chick! haha that is definitely a good trade off & I have not heard wand, but I shall now since your recommendation!

[@damianocampo4302]

Please react to Ki by Devin Townsend. It is fucking insane.

[@DemiseUnseen]

There is only one greater than that imo. "Bastard" @ Royal Albert hall. Same night, same stage, though the predecessor to this very song. Do it!

[@FuneralPyre999]

Bastard from Ocean Machine! One of the greatest songs from Devin. Maybe theres a chance that you do a reaction to that song!? Keep it up!

[@chuckchristiansen9080]

Thank you!

[@dregnar85]

Blotted Science - Cretacous Chasm. You wont regret it, turn it up way loud.

[@TruantReacts]

Bad ass, thanks Andre!

[@dregnar85]

youre welcome mate

[@ubersoldat91]

It's a bit late, but Devin's Awake from By a Thread is pretty amazing.

[@juanjose3049]

reacts to the gazette - ugly and also deux its very brutal song very recomended!

[@Easy_Skanking]

I would like to suggest Devin's "Earth Day". The album it's from, "Terria", is one of my favorites.

[@maskin666]

Do strapping young lad - Detox next pliiiiiz 😄 you will not regret it....everrrrrrrrr🤘

[@dregnar85]

Hey mate you never did Blotted Science - Cretacious chasm. Please man its a masterpiece, they do music to horror scenes and its rediculously good. Ron Jarzombek is the brains behind the band and my favourite drummer Hannes Grossman kills it.

[@jakehedman300]

You definitely should check out Whispered - Strike or Whispered - Jikininki! It's a melodic deathmetal band from finland with some samurai spices ;_)

[@rxhx]

I wonder whats to the left, you keep looking there haha

[@AngelRamirez-zi7vc]

Hey man you should watch devin townsend-grace. Thats a live video from the retinal circus dvd of devin. He was with anneke on that concert. Its a great song man.

[@slimefudge]

You should really check out Devin Townsend - The Mighty Masturbator - the live version, if you haven't seen it. It's grand and enjoyable af

[@darkfall_8777]

Sup man! You should definitely check out heaven shall burn (Death Metal Band from Germany) and Eluveitie (Folk/Death Metal From Swiss) keep the good vids coming.

[@NowUrJustIncoherent]

You should watch Funeral from the same show. It's not better, but it's on par, or at least almost XD But yeah, Death of Music in this rendition is amazing and beautiful.

[@Bones12x2]

You should react to something from The Contortionist and also Textures, but not anything from their latest album, it's not as good as the previous few.

[@thormxboy420]

Not really DTP related but you should check out Nails.

[@themanfromthesouth1861]

Do divided by Forever in Combat

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

React to Between The Buried and me "Obfuscation". Music video dude.

[@GhostDrummer]

That’s not an easy rhythm to play on the drums for the length of this song and has as many dynamic changes as it has.

[@Freddespelarspel]

If you want some awsome band from Sweden there Im from, a band called Avatar whit the song Bloody Angel. check it out!

[@alexanderdakov3657]

You may like Odd Crew - Lay on me (official video) - headbanging riffs + heavy and clear emotional vocals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q322hWCmnLR-ZrM They are probably the best heavy metal band in Bulgaria.

[@PZMaTTy]

1:47 pipe sounds good

[@ukaszjagowski4581]

Next one Ektomorf The prophet of doom check this one is a killer

[@Murgen68]

One of my favorite Devin Townsend songs from his SLY days is 'Almost Again'. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjLY6NpgZZ5ftE

[@Psymon1471]

almost again

[@Murgen68]

Thanks. Didn't notice

[@alickswiden71]

well I got 6 downvoters to hunt down

[@fleuryvalentin5924]

react to sylosis mercy dude , band from UK :)

[@jaberayubkhan4787]

u need to check out deadhead by devin townsend thank me later

[@BooBooKitteyFuck]

Gojira - Explosia ;)