DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - Truth (Live in Plovdiv 2017)

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - Truth (Live in Plovdiv 2017). Taken from the album "Ocean Machine - Live At The Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv", out July 6th, 2018. Order now: DevinTownsendP...

[@DevinJuularValentine]

My mum died from suicide in August 2nd 2017. I already had tickets and a flight booked for this gig for me and my girlfriend, coming from the UK. I could barely leave the house let alone leave the country, it was the first time I'd been out of England in just under 10 years too. I can't believe we made it there really, and because of the headspace I was in at the time I barely remember being there. But it was amazing, at a strange moment in my life. A much needed slice of surreality, a much needed connection to something outside myself. I can't wait for the DVD

[@andyfox8377]

My sincere condolences.

[@wetluggage1]

Truly sorry to hear that. Please know that you are heard, and that you are a worthy human being.

[@DoctorRobertBobby]

so sorry, my friend

[@leech8561]

I hope you're doing well stranger

[@williamshepley3923]

Stamps in time! Some are scars. I had a similar experience at Rush R40. Trauma can touch you. But when they played Jacobs ladder I was in my own heaven 🤘🏻

[@wildanS]

0:37 If you ever felt useless, remember, there is a professional concert musician trying to play inaudible timpani to RVP his over-the-top drum mix.

[@yetislinger]

The sound crew really did a world class job, who ever mixed those drums deserves an award.

[@TheSteinbitt]

Drums sound extremely good, but should be lowered about 6dB.

[@clifftotten7609]

This is literally THE most "epic" sounding thing that mankind has ever created....hands down.

[@alanfoster6589]

Havergal Brian, Gothic symphony. End of the 3rd movement, much of the last movement. 990 performers.

[@FredNagel]

My biggest regret in my so called "adult life" is not buying tickets to this show when I had the chance :'( This is spectacularly beautiful.

[@Boomer.Roberts]

God damn the drums sound particularly phenomenal in this mix, wow!

[@lecoupvert]

Boomer Roberts snare is truly awesome sound with little massif echo !!!

[@DanaPellerin]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@mrtru1te]

Tes you're right, drums is hiding all the good stuff behind... What a shame...

[@Boomer.Roberts]

"Least interesting" is completely subjective, so, there's that. But also, the orchestra is getting covered up much more by the guitars and keys and backing tracks, which is why I didn't make a more generic comment like "the whole mix sounds amazing." I am disappointed that the orchestra is not more present in the mix, but I don't think it's because of how the drums are mixed. Finally, something can sound good in the mix and also be too loud...So yeah, maybe the overall volume of the drums could come down just a tad, but drums are an important part of Dev's music.

[@Gumpa2]

I totally have to disagree. I find the Drums sound as bad as on the Album unfortunatly. I really like the song, but the Drums lack low End, and the only thing you're hearing on the bassdrum is the pedal hitting the drum, but not the sound itself.

[@njh0183]

The pianist drumming along at 1:19 haha, awesome.

[@gardhul]

I've spotted him too: I think it was hard to refrain from that :D

[@WhiskeyOracle]

I believe this is the same guy who gesticulates noticeably when Dev strums the up-picked chord right as the vocals come in on "Deep Peace." You can tell he really feels the music as he's playing it and as it's happening around him

[@WhiskeyOracle]

I just checked and, yeah, same guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOnoJyNpJlkbck Watch around 30 seconds in just in case my timestamp thing doesn't work

[@Felix_Effex]

Haven't heard anything like this since Rush Clockwork Angels!! Like It alot!!!

[@joelayre3204]

A night I will truly never forget.

[@FaithsFallen]

I'm not jealous... Not at all but :OP

[@Katetotherescue]

Same Joel! What an amazing give DTP gave to us that night! ❤

[@ShadowMantraSteve]

Agreed, one of the best Devy shows for sure. Up their with the Royal Albert Hall show and Retinal Circus.

[@germangmd]

I hate you. With love.

[@progfoxmusic]

I CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH

[@ryukan250]

The new gold standard for Orchestral Metal music. It's amazing to think what has been achieved in this combined field of Metal and Orchestral arrangements since Metallica released S&M way back in 2000. We've had Evergrey, Green Carnation, Ulver, Dream Theater and now Devy.

[@TimatorA]

I travelled 1400 miles for this show and I will remember it forever :D

[@tillsommerdrums]

I am literally heart broken that I didn't get a chance to see the DTP live. It hurts when I think about it..But i couldn't make it to any of their concerts and all I have left is to watch these incredible performances and dream about them reuniting sometime in the future. I envy everyone who saw these incredible human beings live.

[@lubucao]

When God sends his most brutal angel vanguard to murder us all.

[@Burley_Bert]

or maybe his most gentle

[@foxbat1766]

Oh, now that's just not fair... Devin AND and orchestra... OMG!!!!!

[@hrothgar64]

Devin. Thy name is epic.

[@BansheeEnt]

Absolutely Stunning! Devin =Legend!

[@BcBaxley]

So underrated...i guess that what happens when you spend more time creating then promoting lol

[@s-progaming5213]

I'll never forget this show and it was an honour to be there, I'm so glad it was documented and I'll be able to keep this forever. Sounds like Dev mixed the sound perfectly too!

[@Katetotherescue]

S-PRO Gaming I am so happy we get to relieve this experience over and over again ❤

[@s-progaming5213]

Guitars _are_ a little quiet, especially in the middle section, but I think the mix was focused towards the orchestra to exaggerate what Devin had in mind for his "ultimate" vision of the song. At the actual concert I couldn't hear the choir at all and the orchestra was barely audible for the first few songs, which improved drastically through the set. I imagine the mix on the DVD will be slightly geared towards the orchestra, however the guitars are still very prominent in the mix if you listen on Spotify through decent speakers/headphones.

[@oneguy9916]

@@s-progaming5213 ⁰0¹

[@nathanieljordan4818]

I love that some of the symphony members don't really seem to be into it, some look like they are having fun with it at least and the kid on the piano is just openly digging the shit out of the entire show. ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

[@Katetotherescue]

Ahhhhhh! This brings me right back to this moment! By far the most amazing concert experience I have ever had 🤘🤘🤘

[@acgm046]

So you were there... Oh my God, what an incredible privilege. It must have been an unforgettable thing to witness. I'm jealous for sure, but it's cool how some can support Dev directly and get an amazing performance in return. Greetings from a casual Dev fan from Colombia!

[@FortyHurts]

I'm not sure Dev could ever pull this off in the States - glad you got to experience it and really happy that there are music fans out there in the world to make this sort of thing possible. And what a wonderful venue!

[@16revelation]

This guy needs to be promoted!! everyone in this world who likes good music must listen to this guy

[@automachinehead]

you are 20 years too late son

[@16revelation]

@@automachinehead nope

[@automachinehead]

@@16revelation devin is as popular as ed sheeran, son

[@16revelation]

@@automachinehead yeah...i know...my comment was made 4 yrs ago! Oh and i am from India... Very few knows Devin!but they do know ed!

[@pajdof]

WOW. The goosebumps! That DVD will be the greatest finale to The Devin Townsend Project that we could possibly imagine. I'm so glad that I have expireienced hearing these songs live but this is just beyond incredible. Thank You Devin.

[@oremia]

I hope this is what he says it is - a 'hiatus' and not a completely clean break. These guys work so well together.

[@PeterGordon1]

Devin and his musicians have made such epic music, it blows my mind. If you dont know his music, have a listen. You wont forget it.

[@Vynterchilld]

Thanks to Devin, I can now see my ugly mug at the end of the vid in HD - twice...Oh, and the sound mix is pretty good too...

[@abarcaemiliano]

Your ugly mug rocks!

[@Terren69]

L.L. Vynterchilld Your Beautiful!

[@Kitsco45]

I love when metal bands use orchestra! 😍❤️❤️

[@peterlidstrom7075]

Wow, finally getting to see how it turned out on video. I'm never gonna forget that night, absolutely immense gig. Also wonder how many times I'll be able to spot myself in the crowd too :D

[@wimpynz]

You lucky sod!

[@Katetotherescue]

I was pausing it too looking for myself lol. I am beyond excited for the blue ray to come out so we can relive this night forever! ❤

[@ShadowMantraSteve]

Playing that game as well, I was 2nd row from front and seen myself a few times already. Such a good show!

[@peterlidstrom7075]

I was sitting quite near the middle both height and stage wise. Wearing a grey jacket. think i've seen myself a couple of times but not been 100% sure yet lol

[@Katetotherescue]

Nice Peter! I was front row closest to Ryan! I am wearing a pink shirt so I hope that stands out in the sea of blackness 😁

[@germangmd]

This is history people.

[@mincentprice1041]

Every Devy song has it's one the front runners. At 48 he's really grown into a beast of progressive rock. A true genius for sure

[@billwell9266]

Damn i miss this band! Just not the same without these guys!

[@rolandlemus203]

Simply WOW! New Fan now! Just heard this yesterday and selected it because of the cool album art cover, and curious and never heard Devin's band before, EPIC indeed! Crank this up on studio monitors, Awesome!

[@olivierbarbery9142]

The sound is just epic. This live seems to be amazing.

[@PaladinusSP]

Saw it live. Amazing show!

[@Katetotherescue]

PaladinusSP Agreed! It is a night I will never forget ❤

[@meshugeah]

We were there. It was the best. 20 years of waiting. Now Im so fking ready for this.

[@ShadowMantraSteve]

Found myself! Epic show 🤘 Was lucky enough to go to RVP's seminar the night before, and recommend it to anyone if they get a chance to go to one of his seminars in the future.

[@Jayzz972]

THE END IS SO FRUSTRATING, FFS GIVE US STORMBENDING ALREADY

[@Katetotherescue]

Jay lol in my head I was expecting that too!

[@WeWantYouToStay]

More like give us Christeen

[@skritchesdeath5752]

Or Christine... depending on the album... but you knew that already, right?

[@krisdaschwab912]

Well you did get the first 1.5 seconds of it so that counts?

[@gardhul]

You're absolutely right!

[@simplyethan]

I cried. I need this back in my life. The trip to Bulgaria was the most amazing even in my life.

[@MetalReaperDanielR]

For those of you worrying about the audio quality, four things to bear in mind: 1. On EVERY orchestral metal project, there are parts where they want hints of things so certain instruments will sound quiet by comparison in areas. Hence the horns and percussion getting a big boost. 2. Truth, as per the Transcendence arrangement, is HEAVILY orchestrated so the orcgestra are, more or less, sorting MJPs synth. Mike is likely playing his parts as underlay for a guide, hence why the backing track is rather prevent. 3. The first song will ALWAYS have sound difficulty regardless of mix. The tech (both studio and live) will need to accomodate for the fact that it is the FIRST TIME some of these songs are played with every musician in it's entirety. The first song will be used as a balance. 4. The Transcendence songs have heavy orchestration in the backing track as is. They won't change a great deal of what is already on the track... but Stormbending and the rest of the set were fucking incredible. Fret not folks. It was a blinder.

[@progdrummer51]

That advertisement at the very end really knows how to ruin a moment.

[@alisue4426]

The two thumbs down are people pissed they weren't there..

[@dirtpile]

Jealous I wasn't there! ;)

[@uzurpon]

That and because Anekke is missing as well :/

[@sodolescurares562]

Being there felt like the most emotional dream. Still can't believe it was real. I wish it would have never ended

[@tyz1313]

Every one calm down about the sound quality, its KZbin , its compressed to buggery , im sure it will sound better on the blu ray

[@mattsanchez81]

Yep, it's gonna be mixed in surround sound or 5.1 I've been told!

[@gardhul]

Indeed, hope the 5.1 mix will give us more than this. Can't wait to test it out!

[@thegoodguy44]

It sounds the same on blu ray

[@isukatgeetar15]

So fucking stoked for the Plovdiv DVD! This is going to be legendary.

[@shef7074]

Can't believe I missed this. I literally live an hour away from Plovdiv are you kidding me? Jesus this is amazing

[@fasme69]

Oh my fucking God. The mix is awesome. Can't wait to get the DVD!!!

[@Liz-cmc313]

Devin is absolutely brilliant and his fomer band. I'm looking forward to hearing more from him.

[@Whiskey10209]

You know you’ve made it in metal when you have a backing orchestra and fog machines. 🤗

[@joerotindo7477]

I love this song!! Cannot wait for the DVD...

[@dirtpile]

love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PaulOuzounov]

Listening to this on my Yamaha HS8s and just BLASTIN THE FUCKIN VOLUME!!!

[@HeavySixEight]

drum production is off the charts!

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Yes! The day is nigh!

[@DaBaSoftware]

I got chills from that, awesome!

[@flamafuzz]

amazing!!!!!!

[@TimeRevolver0314]

"Funeral", "The Death of Music", and "Deep Peace" with the orchestra.... my god that's gonna be amazing...

[@oremia]

The orchestra wasn't around for the Ocean Machine half of the show. But they definitely had some gems...Canada, Om... DEEP PEACE

[@davemoskot1776]

Devin and Steve Vai could only pull this off. Absolutely killer…

[@eskilseter]

I was hoping he'd turn off his backing tracks for this, but oh well. This looks and sounds pretty damn epic.

[@theovlach]

The choir has to do something too, you know.

[@christinesonoeyes]

god, this fucking sound!!!! so fucking perfect

[@CJKrecsy]

if all the people who bitch about the mix of this would know that Devin likes his guitars and vocals to be understated in his mixes. He has said so and acknowledges the echo as well. That's his taste. He's mentioned how his father would always complain that his guitar and vocals were too low in the mix and had too much echo. I wish this particular mix, youtube compressed as it is, had the guitars about 3db higher in the mix and that would do it for me. just ordered the set so we'll see if the dvd adn discs sound a lot different than what we hear in this...

[@wattienz]

Can Hardly wait for the release of the DVD. I have checked the track listing, and FINALLY, I get to see a live version of GAIA!!!!!!Awesome! ONe of my faves that he never seems to play

[@gardhul]

Insta-bought limited edition... can't wait

[@dead_end_king]

The best drum sound they’ve ever produced, live or studio.

[@duncanelms8792]

Don't complain about the drums, it's just more opportunities to hear RVP nailing it.

[@stepitupandgo67]

Devin is so great

[@andrewgriffith5638]

Now THIS is my favorite dtp song.

[@MetallicOpeth]

Drummer just helping keep this together so hard

[@much_love]

Congratulations Devy cant wait for the whole thing

[@CrossFitVineland]

I can't wait to listen to this in high quality headphones.

[@cabaretgamers1128]

Absolutely love this. Such an inspiring song and performance.

[@danielfairweather9229]

But I, am home. Absolutely incredible song and a staggeringly beautiful ending

[@coritoj]

this is too beautiful to be described... genuinely amazing!!

[@ivailovelev4468]

Beautiful!

[@Metalmasterkingdom]

The symphonics of our metal generation!

[@travisbeyer5325]

EPIC!!!!!

[@gabrielchiguay8443]

geniaaaalll 😲🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@neilmarais9760]

BILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sylwiller]

Damn Epic Brilliant Genius Guys !... and Devin is the most incredible talented composer I've ever heard !... Can't wait for the bluray !

[@morejelloplease]

FUCK YES! the ending was EPIC... such emotion, on stage and in the crowd, CAN'T WAIT to get this on 4k blu ray!

[@rsoulburnz]

what an amazing sendoff for dtp. bittersweet, none the less

[@synaestatic]

Just amazing.

[@miked4382]

Just pre ordered my copy of this. I CAN'T WAIT!

[@CelestialBeast]

This sounds so gorgeous!

[@vanhammersley]

1 word - EPIC!

[@cesara.sanchezs.1251]

AMAZING!!!!

[@DVSNTHERE]

I dont want them to be on hiatus!

[@PaulCashman]

Wow. --Just.....wow.

[@erikdrummingod]

I dont know if I'd be able to hold back tears if I was actually at one of his shows.

[@syl064]

Amazing. Can't wait for mine to arrive !!!

[@MyFatCatIsOld]

Yes!

[@joeyvpoisonfree]

Dude's snare is fucking epic.

[@RCWASPOVISION]

Bloody awesome!

[@dogtownsurf]

3 people can't handle the Truth.

[@peregrintuks]

5 haters

[@dogtownsurf]

12 scallywags

[@jethroreading7168]

15 Poozers

[@johkrihal5381]

Ah drums and bazz , so nice, really good stuff!

[@MrVomitusdk]

woow just woow

[@JuanPiVlok]

I am fucking Speechless.

[@TyrelParkerMusic]

Must have been facken awesome to hear this in person.

[@markototev]

I was there!

[@SIR0777]

Abydos?

[@markototev]

Luis V-G :) yep

[@SIR0777]

osi got such an awesome eye....Siro here

[@markototev]

Luis V-G eye of the tiger :) sup mate !

[@AmandaLaggan]

Jealous.

[@Eduaro2U]

Wow - what a job.

[@Lulustucru2393]

Can't wait to hear Regulator !!!!

[@user-ed3hj9nd3x]

he makes great sound i want to listen their live sound for real please come to korea

[@keefriff99]

Just amazing!