FIRST TIME LISTENING | REACTION: DEVIN TOWNSEND - "KINGDOM" ...HOLY WOW, THIS IS INSANE!

[@mightyravendark932]

Devin is great, but your facial expressions during this song are fantastic. Great reaction darling😊👍

[@magusmelanie828]

I came here to comment this 😅

[@RageofHades]

Devin is one of the greatest voices in metal history.

[@RageofHades]

He is also one of the best entertainers...

[@JuhaSalm]

He is one the greatest artist in music history.

[@kamino8240]

These three comments are like "yes... and also yes... absolutely yes!!" 🤣🤣👏👏

[@Eam0ndo]

What a strapping young lad

[@wildhoney126]

Devin is an unreal man, a musical genius, a god of vocals and just a charismatic psycho. His concerts are almost always an explosion of the brain.

[@Roddrummer]

Welcome to Devin universe. Explore his back catalogue, it will probably take you a year, and is full of the most delectable musical treasures you will ever experience.

[@VXGaming]

Devin screams his way into your playlist. Try his song WHY, he did concerts from his kitchen during lockdown and he entertained the hell out of people.

[@Brandon-zn8rf]

Came here to say exactly this! Please do it!

[@mattmain237]

Doooo it

[@ThomasTallant]

Yep, his "Disney" song is amazing.

[@djdoubleyouab3568]

His song ' GRACE' from the retinal circus is just unbelievable. MUST SEE!

[@martindoorn9638]

Yes and it his the incredible Anneke Van Giersbergen!!!

[@loganpaesha]

He wrote this song for his wife. The best love song of all time. Btw, the facets of the Devin diamond are countless. We love our heavy Devy ❤

[@ThomasTallant]

@@martindoorn9638 ANNEKE!

[@ThomasTallant]

@@loganpaesha That would be Hevy, kind (sir)

[@RonniePeterson]

Oh my, you have discovered Devin. Suffice to say even Floor has recorded with him in the past. The man is a legend and I love his music and humour.

[@wolverine669]

Devin is an entertainer, composer, producer, absolutely versatile musician.....

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

". . . the most epic guitar solo" gets me every time. Beautiful guitar, too.

[@DianaRussia531]

He has a very Disneyesque song he sings called WHY. You would really love it. He has a pandemic lockdown version from his home in Canada. It's great fun.

[@peterjackson6011]

YES! I love watching people discover Devin and I loved this reaction! This performance is most recommended because it displays everything that makes him stand out. His guitar work, his vocal ability (all self-taught, by the way) and his crazy sense of humor. One of my favorite bits is when he talks up his "epic guitar solo" and then changes two chords 😂 Some good follow-ups to this video are "Deadhead" live at Royal Albert Hall, "Grace" from the Retinal Circus, and the official video for "Stormbending." For a younger, slightly angrier Devin, check out "Love?" by his old band Strapping Young Lad. All of them are truly jaw-dropping. Okay, that's all I got. Have an amazing weekend!

[@philroach9402]

i've missed people reacting to Devy for the first time, always fun, he does a fair bit with Anneke Van Giersbergen, try Ih Ah or Grace from the Retinal Circus

[@michellegreene81]

Welcome to the wonderful work of Devin Townsend. This guy is hands down my favorite musician ever - please check out more from him, including Juular, Why?, Genesis, Funeral - Bastard - The Death of Music (Live at Royal Albert Hall), Spirits Will Collide, Deadhead, March of the Poozers, Death of Music. Such a versatile performer, and so many great songs to choose from. Enjoy!

[@dougcohn86]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Devin Townsend! Lots to dig into to! He does everything from extreme metal to the Disney like “Why”. Spirits Collide would be a great selection to check out next.

[@dvincentblack]

Ok one more comment. Listen to Devin's early work with Steve Vai from the album Sex and Religion. Still My Bleeding Heart. Smiles.

[@GazzaBoo]

Don't sweat it, Devy is just having fun and playing with you.

[@Peppermint_Paws]

Flight off causalities of cool is a beautiful folk-like contemporary song

[@Zhgarr]

Nice to see another COC enthusiast

[@irenemcgrath7739]

@@Zhgarr massive Casualties of Cool fan here, Devin and Che make the most beautiful music, his ‘concerts’ in his basement are a must see, he donated every penny to two children’s hospitals, he’s an amazing individual, so humble, so full of fun and his vocal range is second to none! Check out more please. You were so entertaining to watch by the way. ❤️

[@Stormbending]

Welcome to Devy world

[@ddave0822]

Always fun to watch someone’s first reaction to this video! As others have probably said, his performance of “Why?” from his quarantine sessions is fantastic

[@DullyDust]

What an absolutely amazing reaction to this gem ^°^ thank you!

[@cryptnick_]

I live for those first reaction videos of Devin's amazing voice. I'm getting goose bumps all over, each and every single time.

[@louey2x]

You've done it again Debbie. Is this a Tommy rival? All I can say is wow.❤

[@clivematthews5296]

One of the few male singers who can compete with Floor for versatility of styles and genres. Was Steve Vai's singer when in his teens.

[@SwedeSpeeder]

I was just about to type, "OMG your blue eyes are amazing!" and then you're like, "That's what she said!" and now I'm 💀💀💀 😂

[@thequestionqueens]

😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@NorthGaReptile]

I've met Devin. He's one super chill dude as well. Fun fact: he was once asked what he thought about all the content creators reacting to this performance. His response was "I'm.. I'm just yelling." 😂

[@westgoten]

2:30 Nobody expects the Devin voice expression :D

[@wolverine669]

it's about accepting one's mortality and coming to terms with the fact that the world isn't always fair. It speaks to the idea that when life throws us curveballs we must find hope and strength within ourselves to persevere. The song encourages listeners to stay connected with their faith in God, even when life hasn't gone as planned. It speaks to the idea of unity in times of distress, that even in times of darkness, our connection to each other can be a saving grace.

[@henriquelourenco-atl]

okay, one more follower because of both the reaction to Devy and the "that's what she said" 😂😂😂😂

[@thequestionqueens]

😂❤😂❤😂❤

[@DMCSerenity]

I love watching people’s reaction to Devin it’s always fun. You have gorgeous eyes too by the way.

[@thequestionqueens]

💙

[@Neil-Daimond]

Awesome reaction. Stunning hair!

[@RolandDeschain1]

Devin Townsend is the single most brilliant musician on earth.

[@richardgoddard37]

Very very talented guy, and a lot of fun.

[@bryand999]

Oh Man!!! This is one of the best reactions to Kingdom I've seen. I've seen 20 or 30 and keep checking every few months for new ones. This song really hit me in the gut when I first saw/heard it. First time watching you and you look beautiful👍

[@dvincentblack]

You are absolutely adorable. I have been watching reaction videos to this very song for a few years. I knew as soon as he opened his mouth how you were going to react. We ALL react the same way but let me tell you something. It is an absolute joy and never diminishes watching someone else enjoy this video. If 10000 people react to this video I would still love everyone. Everybody understands. The women love him, and the men want to be him. Listen to "Awake" with him and Anneke von Giesbergen. Have you heard, "Take Hold of the Flame" by Queensrÿche? "That's what she said" to the Big joke? I laughed so hard. You became my best friend. You're adorable. Hugs, Don. The New York Italian I live in Portland Oregon now. ❤😂

[@Jamie_McGill]

Hahaha! You got my like for “That’s what she said!”

[@tomvenner6030]

Going to see Heavy Devy open for Dream Theater in July! You would love Grace with Anneke (Retinal Circus performance).

[@mgunter]

Why? from his quarantine stream or Deadhead from Royal Albert Hall are two good Devin songs to hear his spectrum. If you want to hear Devin in his angry days then Strapping Young Lad - Love?

[@michaelleeson6789]

I would love to hear Devon do Opera.

[@randalljones4370]

"I don't do any research, I want to be surprised." ..and surprised you shall be !!! Devin is a creative genius... or two.... maybe three, all rolled into one funny/serious/sarcastic/playful guy. And he's a husband and a dad and just a regular guy from one of those foggy PNW/Canadian townes. Many, many Devin songs have a one-word title. And he often will sing about that word. ... if you paint a picture of that word, you may approach a Devin Townsend song. I hope you do try "Deadhead" at Royal Albert (live), and his Quarantine-musical called "Why" (the song long predates the trials and tribs of 2020, et al). They've already been suggested, and I second that nomination, wholeheartedly. And I also hope you try "Grace" ( E1Gwtep2oXw ) from his Retinal Circus tour. (Complete with the Most Lovely Anneke vonGiersbergen, the First Woman of Metal) And just when you think you can't take any more, PLEASE listen to this little love-letter from Devin to the world: "Ih-Ah" ( cN6fHdPvEu0 ) - just as Devin gave it to all of us, take it as a gift from me and pass it on to those who you love. It sounds like puppy love, grown up. Hard to imagine it comes from the same guy, but there it is. .. and Anneke sings in it again.... no one has ever sung into a deep plate reverb s beautifully, ever.

[@dannydrumsalot]

Immediately falls in do dev friends group for the "that's what she said"✨🏆🥋

[@raydenny7727]

wow!! Just wow. Lol!!😮

[@マシュードーラン]

Welcome to a brand new artist to enjoy! ❤

[@mattosborne1366]

Love that you go in blind to these. Awesome.

[@joshwhite9211]

I like how all the dev fans rumage around YT looking for devin virgins to see their reaction 😁

[@Alithia451]

Finally Devin! Only thing missing now is Blind Guardian! More Devy.: Deadhead live. Spirits will collide video.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Welcome to the deeeeepest musical rabbit hole in music history.....the Heavy Devy Squard welcome you in our Family !!!

[@sidanx7887]

Love watching you experience this stuff it like watching my mom if she actually would watch it

[@JohnGunn]

Devin has tons and tons of epic live performances, he's don so much incredible music...but above all I think you especially would love his livestream version of his song Why - it's essentially his version of a Disney song hahaha kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqTHZY2he7uCfrs

[@cloudwalk4566]

I vote for next one: DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall)

[@blacksmithBart]

jup... that`s fun... 🤣

[@felicitydarhk2818]

yeah, Heavy Davy is totally unique, he should really be put up as Headliner on every single festival where he appears, but it's a cruel world... seen him live and it wasone of my best gigs in 40 years :) !! now that you have experienced harsh vocals i've got one for ya from the very best at that, try dis if you really want your face melted off :) the ending is brilliant :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jICWf4Z-oJiqopI

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Hello Debbie, more Devy Reaction please 🤘🤘🌹

[@nor4978]

exelente reaccion saludos desde mex. bendiciones a toda tu familia

[@Jamie_McGill]

You should try the song “deadhead” that is live at the Royal Albert Hall. That is a fantastic performance!

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

Devin is crazy...crazy GOOD! Well, he's crazy crazy too though...but I like him like that. He wouldn't be Devy if he wasn't at least a little crazy. Maybe it's a Canadian thing haha! Cheers!

[@chancellor05]

Other great performances of his are: Stormbending (Live at Plovdiv) Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall) Funeral + Bastard + The Death of Music (Live at Royal Albert Hall) Grace (Live at the Retinal Circus) New Music: Moonpeople or Lightworker off his new album Bonus: Strapping Young Lad - Aftermath (Live at Download Festival 2006) for some real old crazy wild Devy with his old band

[@chrisgertz8250]

March of the poozers is a good one..

[@ToweringToska]

That's my favorite live feature a well, I already loved the Ziltoid albums before seeing it though.

[@Mk1rceme]

Great reaction. Welcome to the Hevy Devy rabbit hole.

[@felipecampos3045]

listen to deep pace live at plovdiv or why live next ;)

[@ThomasTallant]

Don't worry about the lyrics too much, at this point in his career he was more about feel and emotion than lyrical content, per his own words.

[@BrendonChase_2015]

A 'little late' tt DT party, so if you're probably not reading this comment.. here's a suggestion for one of the sweetest performances you'll ever see live on stage. Devin with his 'Tinkerbell of metal', Anneke van Giersbergen. Would've been really curious how you'd have pronounced the song title. Here goes: "Devin Townsend Retinal Circus 02" Cheers from Amsterdam!

[@thequestionqueens]

I read it ❤

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Devin may be a bit too much for you at this point in your musical journey Debbie. His background is deathcore. His first band was Strapping Young Lad some years ago, and that stuff was HEAVY. He has the moniker "Hevy Devy" and he is a powerhouse talent. Lotta of his music is so varied in metal genre adn his is a nut too lol! A true entertainer and really controls crowd so well in concert. The "mad scientist' of metal. He is known for "walls of sound" and GREAT vocals both clean and thrash. If you go down his rabbit hole, you will be blown away. Next to Epica, he is my favorite performer in metal.

[@Roddrummer]

'His background is deathcore'? Deathcore is one of very few genres he HASN'T done in his career. SYL is NOT deathcore, if that's what you're thinking....

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@Roddrummer indeed it is….

[@christophersims3319]

Vampira is fun form DT. Official video.

[@Zhgarr]

This is a nice one to keep in mind for a Halloween themed video in October ;)

[@andyh3873]

You in trouble girl...! ;) Where to start? Personally, go for the live stuff to get the different varieties - Plovdiv, Ziltoid at Royal Albert Hall, Retinal Circus. Then perhaps try some album stuff - Transcendence, Addicted, Empath. Don't bother trying to fix an order of play... there is no real order to follow, in some songs he changes genres multiple times. It's an interesting journey to take for sure..!

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Wait untill you hear his FULL range like in DEATH OF MUSIC,DEADHEAD or WHY? .....and choose ALWAYS the Live Versions !!!!

[@Snotric]

Try his older stuff with strapping young lad if you want his heavy devy style 🤘🏻

[@bdabus]

“I’ve never heard so many voices come out of one person”. Jinjer: “Hold my beer” Mike Patton: “(Smirks)” Loved your reaction by the way!

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Then Will Ramos says hold my beer to Tatiana lol

[@wildhoney126]

with all due respect, neither Tatiana nor Will Ramos stand next to Devin. it's hard to hear and understand from just one song, but this guy literally does unreal things with his throat. Received for many years. And he doesn't lose his voice

[@Raoyx]

Suggestion: Devin Townsend Project - Pandemic (By A Thread: Live In London 2011) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWWohaWXmb5_i9U its a quite chaotic number this one but you might recognize the female singer. (Devin mentions her name)

[@andrebrodbeck3883]

Why did the video start in the middle of the song? What happened to the intro?

[@thequestionqueens]

I started where he started playin

[@todtiger]

Listen to Deadhead

[@memnoc8669]

Fun fact Devin along with frank zappa is a mentor of Steve Vai (for the love of god and tender surrender)

[@pickthestickup]

Zappa was Vai's mentor. Vai mentored Devin.

[@memnoc8669]

@@pickthestickup you are correct

[@DavelyDriven]

Nobody ever does haha

[@AcousticSerenity]

Im pretty sure hes from another planet, cause his music is not from this world.

[@alphaprimus895]

DEVIN TOWNSEND - Deadhead pls reack!