Devin Townsend - Why / Quarantine Show

[@benglenn8901]

Devin is my favorite Disney princess

[@DAIXINYI]

I love this comment hahahaha

[@callmeoz2554]

I spat out my coffee. LMFAO

[@rampake-1575]

I think the Princess needs a wig from some strapping young lad. 🤘

[@kristinehansen.]

Underated comment.

[@kristinehansen.]

He is my favorite Disney princess too 💝

[@garytennesen2195]

Why? Why isn't Devin the most revered, the most popular, the most well-known musician? Amazing showman. Amazing voice. Guitar legend. Composer/arranger. LOVE Devin Townend.

[@alanhechtman459]

I've recently discovered him. And am now spreading the word. I can't figure how I haven't run across him before.

[@stigmurder99]

Probably because too many people are listening to actual disney bullshit thinking it's good. 😑👊🏻

[@jaimesarabia9830]

smart/creative music dont sell to the basic masses...

[@roxylindholm5179]

I can hit the like button only once, sorry. I‘d hit it 1000 times.

[@doseofreality100]

As much as it pains me to say it, because it's how I "discovered" AKA first heard him, but probably because of Strapping Young Lad. While a badass band, it's metal. And regardless of how little sense it makes, people will never respect metal despite it being a VERY broad genre comprised of seemingly infinite sub genres which are LOADED with some of the best lyricists, vocalists, and most definitely musicians in the entire music industry.... period. Nothing annoys me more when the mainstream media worships and calls fucking Beyonce and musical and artistic genius. "Genius" is quite possibly yet another word the mainstream clearly doesn't know the definition of..... to go with a multitude of other words they misuse and most certainly overuse. Bottom line, I completely agree with you. Townsend is a musical mastermind. He loves metal though, and as I too age like him I am finding I will be a metalhead for life. While I appreciate other genres (outside of pop and present day rap) more than I used to, I find I am drawn to metal..... that and oddly classical music for some reason as I age. I guess what "they" say is true in how much metal and classical have in common because I feel like I enjoy them for the same reasons. The musicianship and just overall skill it takes to compose and play said music. Had Townsend gone straight from Steve Vai into what he does nowadays and has been doing for about 20 years I'm not sure if he'd be more widely known but I bet he'd be at least talked about more if that makes sense, at least amongst his music playing and singing peers. But without SYL there quite possibly wouldn't be a DTP or DTB. SYL's success allowed Townsend to continue to do his own thing. That all said, i think if Devin wanted to he could easily be as well known and highly regarded as the likes of modern composers such as John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, etc. I could easily see Townsend taking a route like Trent Reznor did when he started scoring films with his buddy Atticus Ross. If Townsend decided to do that I can only imagine how much he'd crush it. VERY easy to see him winning an Oscar for best film score, haha. I mean some of his albums currently i think could be taken as is and put in a film as a score and it would fit perfectly. Imagine if he did it with the intent of him composing music specifically for a movie score purpose. BUT...... i don't think he'd be able to work within those restraints. He's repeatedly said how much he hates working with record labels because they'll immediately label you as something and expect you to keep producing that something. I'd like to think being a film score composer though would be a little (if not a lot) less restrictive. Also....... still waiting for a Ziltoid major motion picture musical to be produced. I honestly think if he had the desire to do any of that.... he could. I think he's perfectly content though just making music HE wants to make.

[@supremepatriarch9929]

His little giggles and laughters in between make all this so much more likeable. Glad to see he enjoys his work so much

[@1rammstein21]

I've never seen another artist so committed to delivering their work, forsaking the standard: "LETS MAKE MONEY" aspect that this world SUCKS out of ALL of us! In the strangest, perhaps most humanistic way, god/s bless you, Sir.

[@jimofthenorth8090]

I love that he's belting out a phenomenal vocal performance while pissing about and having a laugh :)

[@NbSkaz]

Yep LOL

[@jonny530]

Devin needs to be a character in a Tim Burton claymation musical.

[@msudragon91]

I just discovered Devin a day ago...where the hell have I been!?! This dude is not of this earth...that talent level can’t be contained in one human body. Simply amazing...mesmerizing.

[@richtigersoan]

IKR that was kinda the same I thought back then

[@msudragon91]

Ein Achtzehn Millionstel I immediately went to iTunes and bought Kingdom, Why?, Deadhead & Stormbending. Other songs soon to follow. I’m a dude and I was almost in tears when I heard Why? for the first time...so powerful...soul ripping.

[@richtigersoan]

@@msudragon91 awesome songs! I can also recommend "planet rain" and the whole epicloud album

[@msudragon91]

Ein Achtzehn Millionstel Ein Achtzehn Millionstel Thanks so much for the recommendation! I will check epicloud out and planet rain. Stay safe! 👍

[@yeyogak32]

Welcome to devins greatness

[@liangyuanc7397]

Devin please create your own opera with all the composing.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Yep

[@ScrapYardproductions]

He did. Look up, the ziltoid the omniscient

[@drewwicht7139]

@@ScrapYardproductions March of the Poozers is SUCH a good song

[@davidfrancis6491]

Is there nothing devin cant do he is without doubt one of the greatest artists of the last 50 years

[@JohnRobinson-cp3cz]

Truly a once in a lifetime talent. A gift from the universe.

[@deranged-games]

This never fails to impress me! i can just listen to this over and over! ^_^

[@dhddhddd]

I've watched this soooo many times! I love you man! And I really hope you are well and that I can see you live soon!

[@Radtech777]

Devy's cinematography score = 10/10

[@frossbog]

Anyone else realize at 2:53 he's doing his impression of the scene where Doc Brown is setting up his video camera in "Back to the Future?"

[@OneInTheMosh]

I got Ace Ventura vibes when he was in the empty pool haha

[@cordero6960]

well he KINDA look like Doc Brown

[@User-435ggrest]

Haha, didn't think of that, but I get it😅I love Dev!

[@PlayanBerserker]

funny how he was saying that his voice was not on the best condition but he still nailed it!

[@GabiBrooks]

This exact video was my introduction to Devy. Epic!

[@quaz18]

if there ever was a nightmare before Christmas remake he would make a great jack skellington

[@fhvbeouvhbeouvhberovh]

Not a bad observation. Devin says he is inspired by musicals. And that one is pretty great let's be honest

[@GORtheBULL]

Holy shit, he would be a sick Jack! You're absolutely right!

[@stonemedia8901]

This song is basically Devin's Lament!

[@bengough6772]

Devin Townsend performs like a perfect blend of stage musical bombast and extreme heavy metal. It's actually fantastic

[@spod32827]

Quite literally one of the best singers ever to walk the earth. We are blessed.

[@grungegrumpy3585]

Just gotta love all of his shenanigans, whether vocally, visually, lyrically or otherwise. *big grin* *big smile* *big hug*

[@na-sw5zd]

This made me cry it's so fucking good. Amazing live vocal performance.

[@ThePeca1988]

To be quite honest, "i never gave a chance" for this song, the title itself felt quite cheesy, and then the music was out of my world too.. i always felt i shouldnt listen to it. well, i have to say, i was a fool. This is an amazing song, a bit different, a bit "out there", but completely genius, and more importantly absolutely genuine. Goes against all expectations, and in a pretty awesome way at that.. this became one of my favourites for what it is! Thanks Dev for another masterpiece🤘👏👏👏

[@razzledazzleist]

I love the death growl in the album version. Like you I never gave the song a chance, but when I did I could not stop listening to it! Now its one of my favourite songs, ever

[@ArigatoraShi]

i can't stop listening to this. where has devin been all my life

[@brucanthwood]

Writing space operas for your enjoyment

[@BoredDoc]

In high school I was blown away by SYL wrongside and my angst filled youth was fascinated by Devvy. As I have grown older and my temper has cooled I love that I am still fascinated and entertained by Devin. Such an amazing showman!

[@booshting3520]

Beautiful. I got a bit teary on this one lol

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Nobody is going to mention that he's using an Xbox controller to change cameras?

[@proshredda91]

I noticed that too. It made me smile/laugh a lot more than it probably should have lol

[@1b2m]

Mounted on a speaker stand. If that's not a monitor controller, then what is.

[@vashwolfwood5899]

And according to Devin, he borrow it from his son... Without telling him 😁

[@DaveDexterMusic]

why would we, though? we can all see it

[@shaunsharp]

I still remember seeing Devin perform with Ocean Machine at the Corner Hotel, Richmond (Melbourne). What a crazy night and he still blows my mind with his music!!

[@metalphobos3632]

I feel like Devy channeled his inner Roy Orbison at points in this song. LOL. So damn good... I cant even...

[@minttumaaria103]

Thanks Devin, you give so much love and hope to the world.

[@IamQuintin]

Amazing mr Townsend. This song is capital! Everything is magnificent.

[@rocklee29s]

ufff

[@HyrumTaylor]

I just discovered DTP a couple of months ago as a suggestion from my metal head badass drummer brother lol Thanks for keeping me entertained, you’re amazing Devin!

[@MattOfDoom1]

The first time I heard this, I called it "Next Level Disney Bullshit". I am ashamed to say that I meant this in a derogatory nature. :( But then I saw him perform it live and fell in love, it is now one of my favourite tracks. I just didn't see the brilliance until I SAW THE BRILLIANCE! I have been converted but I still call it "Next Level Disney Bullshit", but this time I mean it with the highest respect and reverence and give it this name as a badge of honour. Thanks for being so sublime Dev.

[@jackieradley1025]

It is some Disney princess shit. It's ok lol.

[@liamphillips2918]

Saw someone comment that Devin Townsend is their favorite Disney princess lol

[@fishbore]

At this point the man NEEDS to score a Disney film.

[@j-sin3344]

Heavy Devy is incredible. Ever since I heard SYL - Love forever ago then saw the Skullet, SOLD!! He seems to have too much fun to be a master of metal and the growl. Love it - Keep on Rockin on!!!

[@TheTonyShow]

Is nobody gonna mention the beautiful performance from Mr Octopus at 3:08? The dance was spectacular

[@MarianoAragunde]

How not to love this man?

[@ericcook2423]

I love this man.

[@klogekale]

Disney is my favorite Devin princess.

[@Conkee1711]

I'm going to state this in terms that cannot be misinterpreted: Devin Townsend is the best rock vocalist since Freddie Mercury.

[@bobbyanderson7133]

Agree 100%

[@justw297]

I see him in Walt Disney movie 🤣 I don't know why, don't ask please 🤣

[@TRPLD]

You, Sir, are a master of your craft!

[@robertopalmieri3803]

I love how he's so supremely talented and also the biggest doofus in music.

[@SwedeSpeeder]

I.could.not.agree.more. This man is a treasure.

[@r2r322]

Dave should make a stop motion movie with the same money.

[@violenttugboat3923]

Weird how music can cheer a person up, and create an escape.

[@leonardojamarino]

Genius!🤘🏻

[@calanor4130]

Pure brilliance! 😄

[@thiagociarlini]

Know what Devin? You are F***** great!

[@stefanbranden4898]

The most magical voice around!!!!

[@tommac215]

this just blew my socks off.

[@aechaech]

why not?, that was fucking beautiful. throughly entertained.

[@SirGingerOfKnight]

We're all here before the reaction videos!

[@clifftotten7609]

This defines the word "epic"! DAMN!

[@roxylindholm5179]

Devin‘s bohemian rapsodie

[@tornblackshroud9327]

You so badly need the tu-tu for this song every time and place. lol

[@vladdracull9794]

Awesome, fora da curva esse cara, que voz versátil.

[@doseofreality100]

Kind of disappointed he didn't do the "LET ME GO HOME" growl.

[@razzledazzleist]

me too. Its my fave part of the song.

[@SuperEhima]

He has never actually done the growl live. Like i've looked at over 15 live performances of the song. Not once!!! lol

[@sapiense-science-cerveau]

IMHO growling is one of the few things Devin can't afford to do casually. The live performance of Deconstruction live from By a Thread speaks for itself.

[@NoNo-kf2ys]

"What's next, alright" Legend

[@playlist1007]

Its crazy how there are reaction videos to this song with 2 or 3 times as many views as the original. And kind of a bummer. But man this is good.

[@WCGMartialArts]

Wow this guy is a genius.

[@sleepwalkerdee]

Genius

[@armandblake]

NEEEEESSUN DORMAAAAAAAA!

[@FESTIVUSIVDRUMMER]

Quarantine Project for fans of Devvy. Take this time at home to share this dude’s existence with your friends and family. Ive gotten about 5 non-metalhead friends into him at this point. Spread the word, let’s make Devvy a household name!

[@andybricks576]

@Velvet Scars My girlfriend introduced me to Devin about 6 months ago & I've been listening to his music since. I grew up listening to music like Black Sabbath but this mans talent can not be denied nor 'over-looked'. When people get in my car now they get the full introduction to Devin's music, I often get asked, "Who's this guy singing & What's the name of this band?" -That's when I know Devin has claimed some more "Victims" -i mean Fans! So, I'm gonna keep spreading the word & make Devy a household name in my little 'ole Country of New Zealand :)

[@MollySkyeBrown]

Love seeing ArchAngel Michael enjoying himself as a humans named Devin Townsend

[@martinmueller2133]

Brilliant

[@CGB1975CGB]

love this

[@nicometal22]

I love you man

[@brycesstuff]

Mr townsend is god-like.

[@davidhines68]

I chuckle just thinking about the difference between this and SYL.

[@timomuhlsiegel2476]

Hope you come to graspop 2021 \m/

[@jessew7565]

I fucking love Devin Townsend

[@steveeejg]

Best vocalist to ever exist I think

[@inkagiz]

Simply gorgeous. The song I meant. 🤘🏻😝🇨🇦

[@flaviosanches7306]

Amazing

[@kenlund4424]

Great song, I wish you to listen to a very mellow song by Dio and Rainbow named Rainbow eyes, is a fantasic register by the god of voice. Love when you analyzies those great 70-ties bands.

[@willycogley7453]

The emotion is strong

[@mikal]

This performance is actually better than the studio recording.

[@ibd1977]

Does that a lot in his live performances. Must be the type of artist that still develops his songs live even after recording them in the studio.

[@DairyAir]

How do you feel about the vocal “nerd” community reactions to your music and videos? Personally, I love seeing their reactions and they’re bring more attention to your performances. Do you ever watch or reach out to any of them?

[@revdrroydenblackwell4351]

Devin, you got to see on Netflix; My Octopus Teacher. Would love to hear your comments.

[@Hardysamnin]

Stunned

[@bloomipappa7115]

I'm so glad that God sent his lead singer to earth to entertain us. Let's hope She's not in a hurry to call him back...

[@ralfmeyer9086]

I hope it too 😊

[@msudragon91]

Amen!!! Please let him stay! SRV was taken too early but let us keep Devy!

[@sebastienhowald5422]

°!° Genius

[@kenanekan8986]

03:11 Best epic singing moment with starry sky than ever heard in my fucking poor life

[@jasonpennington6741]

This man should be up there with every great performer. Shame "popular" music is autotune, mumble rap garbage. I'm in awe of his talent.

[@Streum777]

God exists, I heard him sing.

[@BaronVonBlair]

@2:51 love the mug *and your art. Why, is obvious.

[@mortace]

You are Mozart, my friend!

[@refivejs1841]

ty ty ty ty ty ty

[@drunkenuncle2837]

Christ. God damn.

[@timomuhlsiegel2476]

Would like to hear spirits will... Next?

[@spookmineer]

It is a mystery. Not just this man, no. Why he hasn't had a voice in a Disney/Pixar anything animated movie with songs. It;s a mystery.

[@alexanderkatashov8824]

Bravo

[@fannywesseus8185]

Why? Not make album most of your voice, lite this song, off course fine backup, like this song.. I just GT this feeling like this is your voice of youre musical core, lite that you feel with like the most extreme sounds of strapping Young lad for ex.. what i meen is.. i think this voice in this typer of musical setting, wants and Needs more space.. 🙏I Will hope for it .. I van se you and your voice in front off massive good orchestra ♥️

[@AndreBigBoi]

How can Devin not be as or even more popular than Rammstein or Metallica

[@RuffianTux]

This song so puts me in mind of Tom Jones' Delilah.

[@muhamedusamaali1786]

the UwU metal goes hard

[@naosejasingrato]

Devin should get a statue ..

[@spod32827]

I sincerely believe that Devin is embarrassed of his unmatched talent. All the cocking about is him trying to distract the world from his brilliance. Good thing too: the world can’t handle what he’s got!

[@kirmy1]

He does seem unbelievably modest for someone with god given talent!

[@swrdghcnqstdr]

didnt do let me go home 😔

[@Rosannasfriend]

Cool and weird song.

[@ottotheawesome5008]

This is so bitchn!

[@straybluedogs702]

If we have an even better singer than Freddie Mercury, we can say it, and there's nothing wrong. Ha ve a look at the song "still my bleeding heart" from the record he made with Steve Vai (Sex and Religion)