SO EPIC! Devin Townsend Project "Death of Music"

[@bpetrikovics]

When you think it was the peak, and it cannot get more intense.. and realize it's just the beginning.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

LOVEEEE IT!

[@Robertsmith-dy3sh]

My favorite Devin song, the entire Ocean Machine album is a must hear!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I gotta snag a copy

[@folkme3042]

Your look at the end said it all. This performance of Death Of Music moves me more than anything I've ever heard. Devin seems to tap straight into your heart and soul. He is the real deal and a wonderful human being also.

[@Gavrev]

This is the kind of thing that happens when creativity has free reign and commercialism gets out of the way.. minimal, sublime, mellow, sharp, raw, nurturing.. all in one song. Breathtaking stuff. It's about twenty years old now, but "Ocean Machine" (along with all his work honestly) is a great album. This gig in particular was an interesting one, presented in two halves. The first half of the show was "Ziltoid" (the core project of the moment) and the second half was a set which I believe was created by the fans, where Devin put a poll out for the songs people would like to hear live. To that end I think there were a few songs that hadn't seen the light of day live for a while.

[@lananiella]

AND he was recovering from the flu at the time & this incomparable vocal performance happened after over TWO HOURS of him singing the way he does. He’s not human.

[@Gavrev]

@@lananiellait's a great gig.. he's way better than human.. Hehehe.

[@switchboardrevelry4275]

my favorite DT performance ever

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Hell yea!

[@mincentprice1041]

Thanks so much, my friend. You are doing all 3 of my Patreon requests, and I promise you all 3 will touch your soul. I never make it through this one without getting my glasses wet. It was a pleasure sharing it with you. Cheers!!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend! This was amazing!

[@johnmorgan7262]

Devin at his epic best. The trilogy - in my view - captures so much of Devin in one place. You obviously broke them up, but that does not make this one any less epic. Glad you are joining the rabbit hole. your face at the end says it all. just silence - lax jawed. Many have felt the same.

[@digibirder]

You have experienced: "The Dev Effect".

[@Imfreehowaboutu]

One of the greatest vocal performances ever caught on camera. Gives me goose bumps every time.

[@GregArnott]

It's incredible to see this comparison, of what Devin is like without the "wall of sound" that many of his tracks embody. So incredibly potent & blood-stirring into goosebumps! You see that the wall of sound is ofttimes necessary to be more palpable for mortals, restricting it from the transcendence that tracks like this one achieve! This is certainly my favourite of his tracks throughout all the incarnations of Devin (DTP, SYL etc). Thank you for reviewing!

[@Bunglegirl11]

These reactions bring back the awesome feelings of my first time seeing these. Devin is the absolute greatest artist ever. Period.

[@perpaynes]

the famous Devin's holy trinity ❤

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I LOVE EM! I have the other ones done.

[@sehtah]

I have never clicked on a video so fast! Thank you so much for doing this one! This song is a deeply personal one for Devin and this was his first time playing it live. And he wrote it in the 90s. The RAH concert was in 2015. And, you'll notice if you look at his arms, he still gets goosebumps from singing it all those years later! That's how much he feels his music! As someone else pointed out, the album order is Funeral, then Bastard, then Death Of Music. If you get the chance, sit down and listen to the three in order. They never fail to give me chills.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I did all three, I got Funeral coming next. Yea I loved this so much.

[@phoenixaki3458]

Haven't watched this all yet but responding to the mention of this being 3 songs sort of - the order goes Funeral, Bastard (one of my top favorite songs of all time), and The Death of Music rounds off the trilogy. Death of Music is by far the most unique of the 3 with the ambient basic drum beat and whispering. The 3 songs build up the second half of one of his first albums "Ocean Machine" which is still regarded as one of if not his best album by most fans, the 3 songs are some of the most raw genuine emotion and songwriting he's done so they stand out as greats still. The songs discuss various things, Funeral is about the death of one of his friends which was his first time experiencing the emotions of death as an adult, and this one discusses how that type of emotion can create and influence music. It'd be long for a video, but I really strongly recommend doing all 3 in a row (from this show) in one sitting in the right order (there's a video on youtube that has them together from this show) since they are an incredible experience together. Probably one of if not the best ~30 minutes of music I'm aware of.

[@mykuntstynx9463]

Couldn't agree more Especially the live cast version he did during the lockdowns. When he started getting teared up, so did I. Still do every time I hear it...

[@Jaymzmiller]

This is one of those songs that changes your appreciation for music. It barely follows a 'song' structure, there's nothing flashy about it really, but it never fails to move you to your core. It's like peak artistry. Personally, I prefer the Live In Plovdiv version - which you should definitely check out - but the song itself is just a masterpiece. The power, the emotion behind it, the atmosphere it builds, it's all just phenomenal.

[@isuckatguitar6252]

Thanks for the suggestion. I find it hard sometimes to explore other versions of live performances once I've had an emotional connection with one, I enjoy several of his Plovidiv live songs, will go check out this one there too since u said its great.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

And to know he composed this trilogy of songs when he was barely 20 years old… Let that soak in for a while

[@isuckatguitar6252]

@@jonathanratliff4780 Yeah, i know the history of these songs. 🤘

[@speeddemonji9547]

@@jonathanratliff4780? Pretty sure he was 25 by this point. That’s not barely 20…

[@philbeaumont9339]

My fave Dev track, even after all this time I still adore this song, and it was on the first album he did as a solo artist. I class it as a spiritual experience, I used to lay in the dark on the floor and just absorb it, the whole of Ocean Machine a lot of the time but Death of Music was always so special, always got replayed again and again. I did it with this, tuned off all the lights and put on a good set of headphones. Incredibel song, amazing performance. The Z2 Royal Albert Hall show is one of the most consistently perfect shows you will ever see from any artist. They play the antirety of Z2's Dark Matters then a slect list of requested songs. This being chief among them. I assumed he would never perform it as it's quite an intense vocal so when I heard he had finally done it I was delighted, then when I heard it I nearly exploded. As extra flavour for admiration of the man, he came over and almost immediately fell ill with a head cold, or somesuch. This is the penultimate song so he'd done an entire album and about an hours worth of very intense songs (it opens with fecking Namaste for gods sake that's one hell of a killer on the vocal chords) including Deadhead and Kingdom, before tackling Funeral, Bastard and Death of Music. Funeral is gorgeous and more of a Lament, Bastard is a Lament but with a bit more of edge to it, like he was getting sick of some bullshit; so they aren't simple songs, then into this. With a head cold and 2 hours worth of performance prior. The man is a beast. Anything from this show is fantastic, Hell I would love someone to react to the whole thing as there is some absolute perfect moments like with Dev doing Anneke's vocals on From Sleep Awake, and all the stuff with the War Princess as well as performance of one of my favourite Bonus tracks from Epiclouder: Heatwave. March of the Poozers is available though as an official release, well worth checking out. Dont worry too much about WHAT a Poozer is as it's too dumb to outline, just enjoy the track for what it is.

[@wtglb]

Devin….he’s just incredible!

[@andrewichigo]

My absolute favourite Devin Townsend song

[@rjones6801]

I still don't understand why there isn't more reaction videos to this song in particular. It's incredible.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

agreed! love this song!

[@gabrielkain1]

Devy always brings it. This song took a minute to get started but turned out like all his songs do. Unbelievable. His voice is SO top-notch. This was sad but Great.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude so true, what an experience.

[@Croz76]

Legendary! That is all.🤘🤘

[@billtbodger]

The way Devin plays with textures both musically and vocally is something we seldom see from any artist. Devin is a true artist, never think you understand a song on first or even Tenth hearing because something new will always hit you, sometimes between the eyes, other times in the heart, Death of Music is one of those songs, I have heard this version numerous times and still find something new and special in it. Big Love Brother

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You always have the best words❤

[@treevor5996]

Your silence at the end of the song said it all...

[@chilliwilliams2525]

I was at this show, one I'll never forget. Awesome.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

WHAT!?!?!?

[@chilliwilliams2525]

​@@TheWolffAndTheMelodyExcellent venue in London UK, I saw Opeth play there too haha

[@an0ana]

Thank you for the kind message at the end. I don't have words to express how I felt after listening to this for the first time as well. It's an emotion that is not known in any human language, I guess. Hope you are doing well and keep up the good work

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Appreciate you friend! Much love!

[@michellegreene81]

This song never ever fails to bring tears to my eyes - so much power and pain and beauty. Devin Townsend is absolutely incredible!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Well said.

[@mykuntstynx9463]

I had to stop Dead or Dreaming so I could comment here too! Lol Yeah, what more needs to be said that hasn't already been?! Devin is my favorite artist and I've said it in your comments multiple times. I have multiple guitars and one is tuned to open C another is tuned to open B They're my Devin Townsend guitars specifically for playing his music. And this is among the many of his greats... You're killing it tonight Tommy

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend! Appreciate the kind words! Devy is so good!

[@jkopacetick]

YES! Devin is a recent discovery for me, txs to this channel. I love his work that I've heard so far. I had heard OF him before but never stopped to listen until recently on this channel. There's something about how he sings and plays, constructs his songs, that touches me. TY for the react and for introducing me to DT! ❤ and ✌️

[@wolverine669]

Devy is just something else. Glad you stopped for a while and took a listen. There's a lot to discover. 😊

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude I'm so glad Devy has had such a impact on ya!

[@wolverine669]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Been a fan since the first Strapping Young Lad

[@johnmorgan7262]

There is so much to Devy. So many styles, so many feelings, moods, deliveries. But whatever he is doing, I believe every word. I feel SOMETHING all the time. It is rare that any music will do that. Devin does it consistently - and he like 20 albums (or more).

[@mykuntstynx9463]

The Ocean Machine live performance he did during the lockdowns is a must see. He performed it in it's entirety playing to backing tracks somewhere outside during the day in Canada and it's just the best...

[@lananiella]

You are right. That is one of my all time favorite Dev moments, when he gets overwhelmed during “Funeral” and has to just step away to collect himself. Then someone sent out his dog to comfort him. The image of him petting that dog and rising to finish will always be with me. I tear up just thinking about it.

[@mykuntstynx9463]

@@lananiella YES!! I commented about that exactly in a reply on this video actually. And I can’t even get through this reply without getting emotional. Lol So powerful. I’ve been a Devin Townsend fan since his days in Vai. I’m old enough and fortunate enough to have seen Sex And Religion live when I was a much younger man but I never expected his career to flourish like it has. Devin is life…

[@lananiella]

@@mykuntstynx9463 You made me smile, thank you! I am a little late to the party, having only discovered Dev after following a breadcrumb from a Tank the Tech reaction a little over 2 years ago. However, I have put in 20 years of time catching up listening to Dev in that time since I first heard "IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII .... I wonderrrrr!" & my head blew up. ))

[@mykuntstynx9463]

@@lananiella I swear to God I'm literally in the middle of watching Funeral RIGHT NOW. Cooper the dog coming to the rescue!! I had to see it again . And I'll have to see it again and again and again... Thank YOU for this inspiration dear. I'm sure we'll be seeing each other here in the comments...

[@magusmelanie828]

Ahhhh heyy - been a couple weeks, but nothing like a Dev post to bring me back in

[@magusmelanie828]

"because the emotions will hit, like God should" what a lyric

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend, are you doing ok?

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

indeed

[@WNYretiree]

Music for the soul. This is the first time I have heard this. I just sat there, with my mouth open, and listened.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I can't wait to visit, we are going to just watch concerts and sit in awe!

[@SV-0504sly]

C clair Devin fait parti des mecs hors norme, impressionnant etc...

[@CarolMarianaa]

I think this is one of the songs Devin shows ALL of his genius and creativity as an artist. The fact that he has synesthesia and sees notes as colors adds a lot in terms of passion, ambience, depth and perspective to his music. I love his art.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

so true! I love it.

[@draug7966]

I don't know what to say either, this really blew me away. Got chills and a tear or two in my eyes. Just magical.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude, Devy's voice hits on a level so deep.

[@njslmn]

Your face of awe is exactly the same one I shared when I first heard this. Thank you so much for the video! So fun to watch you discover this incredible soul touching music

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

IT WAS SOOOO GOOD!

[@Jeroenuit88]

One of his best songs. Glad you got to experience it.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

So good!

[@lananiella]

I have been waiting for you to do this for a while now. I knew this was going to get to you, as it does all of us - and that you would GET it. The uniqueness, complexity, structure & performance are on a whole ‘nother level from ALL music, but especially today’s largely soulless crap. To me, I get the feeling one gets standing outside as a tornadic storm builds in intensity around me. The growing electricity & power that makes your hair stand up on your arms & gives you goosebumps, just like it did with him. As others have said, the trilogy is something that should be experienced all at once in order. There is one vid on KZbin that has that. It is long, sure, but SO worth it. It would be the perfect event for a livestream. I can’t wait to see you do the other parts!! The blowing of your mind has only just begun, my friend. )) Got to give a quick plug to please do his live “Grace” (Retinal Circus version) song next. Bless you & thank you again.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I LOVED THIS! I have "Grace" coming as well.

[@lananiella]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody You've made me very happy today. Mind if I buy you a pizza? )) You rock, thank you!

[@billwell9266]

Nothing typical or standard with Devin. He's his own genre!

[@isuckatguitar6252]

Yeah, that was pretty much my face through the song the 1st time I heard it & it still makes my jaw drop, it's incredibly moving & stunning. Still get goosebumps every time I hear this performance.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Its soooo good! I loveeee it!

[@pin-upmariposa412]

Devin always touching my soul. I'm happy that I live in that same time when he creates his music. I love his music. Thank you for your reaction. Stay safe and take care about yourself.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend! Appreciate you!

[@lisalong9393]

Absolutely love this!!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Right!

[@CosmosJack]

This song (and "Funeral" and "Bastard" before it) were heavily influenced by Devin's teenage years when his close friend was stabbed to death over a pair of shoes :(

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude this was intense.