Vocal Coach reacts to DEVIN TOWNSEND singing Bring Him Home from Les Misérables (LIVE)

[@Rosannasfriend]

Oh, you’re going to be a way bigger fan after watching “why?“!

[@northof4912]

Hopefully the Pandemic version. So much “Devin” going on in that production!

[@shaunandnhung]

Hard agree. The Order of Magnitude live performance is nuts.

[@6lillium]

Especially considering he has a cold in that one!

[@watchfan4]

​@@northof4912 oh yes, the quarantine version is the best with much entertainment.

[@shaunandnhung]

His Royal Albert Hall Death of Music live performance is transcendental.

[@digibirder]

Dev's "Holy Trinity" is "Funeral", "Bastard" and "The Death Of Music" from that concert. Its a "Tour De Force".

[@charliesusterich8744]

Uh, yup. It's literal perfection as far as I'm concerned.

[@jonathonrose5141]

I think his Plovdiv performance is even better, but Albert Hall is legendary.

[@PonchoRamirez1989]

Oh yeah, she would love that one for sure, never fails to give chills..

[@simquicky3448]

I’ve watched that so many times…greatest live Devy recording imo also!

[@Bthelick]

If you love Devin and Floor you'll love his work with Aneke Van Gersbergen. Aneke started the whole female fronted metal era and is one of Floor's influences, and I think Devin's arrangements bring the best out of her. Theresa a KZbin upload of "numbered" live which is great.

[@nightwishlover8913]

Yes! More Anneke!

[@Bthelick]

@@Nanooky no, Numbered. EDIT I just checked, unfortunately only low quality uploads of that remain from the "by a thread " concert. Still I think it's the best song to react to from that gig. But all are good. Hyperdrive, Addicted, Awake and Supercrush all good

[@crhu319]

Anneke was before Sabine Ebelsbacher?

[@nightwishlover8913]

@@crhu319 Well before

[@mattitu]

@@crhu319 Both Nightwish and Within Temptation predate Edenbridge & Sabine as well. Annekes first The Gathering album came out in 1995, about two years before Nightwish & Within Temptation.

[@patriotsfootballplc]

This man just playing with this song having fun and crushing it and most singers be like bro wtf how 🤣

[@tonykemp8505]

acoustic version of funeral, his voice is stunning

[@ZalgoSA]

The EMG Funeral performance is beyond overlooked

[@CumulusBurn]

@@ZalgoSA That one and the CBC version are so baller. Just beautiful.

[@RolandDeschain1]

Devin Townsend is the single most brilliant musician on the planet.

[@wolfgangstratocaster]

Music is not a race BUT devin is winning...

[@shavedyeti2376]

Need a strapping young lad reaction now.

[@athendemosh8001]

That’s something I’d say

[@milton1448]

Devy is so charismatic and is such a character, I think some tend to forget just how talented he is. He has a wonderful voice.

[@RickINFJ]

He's one of a handful of artists that move me on a spiritual level. Great review! Makes me smile to see someone truly absorb and appreciate what he's putting out there. 🙂🤘

[@Patraquashe]

People who don't know Devin from before might be surprised to find the voice of an angel in the body of a bald 50 year old canadian rock / metal musician. I struggle to think of other artists with a voice that has a range like this. The quick changes between his really loud, almost shouting singing and the mellow, soft and soothing parts is just amazing.

[@Spencer_The_Cat]

Lots of folks are recommending the Order of Magnitude version of Why?, and I agree, it's a great version. Just be aware that it's pretty R-rated in terms of his interactions with the crowd. The Quarantine version is really good also, and you won't have to bleep things out. :)

[@TheVocalyst]

Good to know!! 😅

[@stevedoumas7701]

Yep do the quarantine version ha!

[@northof4912]

I concur!!

[@paulbateman8412]

So glad to hear you have 2 more from Devin lined up.🙂 I thought you would like the song Deep Peace live from Plovdiv.

[@kco1981]

“Why” is absolutely amazing. A singing masterclass!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I’m so glad you chose this. It really shows his versatility!

[@TheVocalyst]

I couldn't resist! Thank you for the suggestion!!

[@mincentprice1041]

Dev is a master of contrast and crescendo - vocally powerful and fragile at the same time. Just wonderful Cheers!!

[@npinjest7779]

Devin and Floor guested on each others records, when Devin got Floor to contribute a soprano vocal to Pandemic (back in 2011) and Floor brought him in a couple of years later on a ReVamp song, what became Anatomy of Nervous Breakdown: Neurasthenia. The latter is an actual duet, albeit studio-borne, recorded separately, but still very nice... Pandemic is a deep cut album track, less accessible Devin's extreme metal side, but still a curiousity.

[@CumulusBurn]

I love it! I couldn’t agree more about how beautiful the dynamic he has when playing and otherwise reacting to the audience. It always immediately sucks me right in. I finally got to see him live in Minneapolis years ago after wanting to for so long, and afterwards my face hurt because I don’t think I stopped smiling the entire time just watching his crowd interactions and humility.

[@michaeldavid3000]

After you do Why.. you should listen to the whole benefit concerts for COVID he did at his home they are nothing short of amazing!!! Love this man's work!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@northof4912]

I concur!

[@djstraylight]

Devin's signature song and crowd favorite is "Ih-Ah!" (and there's a great version with Anneke Van Giersbergen).

[@groovymcnasty]

Thanks for this amazing reaction/review. I highly recommend “Grace” from The Retinal Circus show. Anneke Van Giersbergen shares vocals and is another glorious rabbit hole of delight on her own. The show is pure Townsend chaotic fun.

[@billwell9266]

Saw his acoustic tour when he was opening for Avatar and it was amazing because you could feel the power of his voice

[@HaswarX]

Oh that was such an amazing tour! I love me some devin on his own.

[@rog2224]

There's more acoustic material from Devin from a CBC Music session he did. Since it's the Canadian national broadcaster, the sound is pretty good. On the CBC music channel - Funeral for a Friend is heart wrenching. (CBC Music Devin Townsend First Play Live Funeral should find it, but all that session is really good.)

[@danjmcs]

This is such a special song... i was mesmerized by Colm Wilkinson the first time I heard him sing this as part of Les Mis... that being said, Devin is such a special musician. His range as a vocalist across genres is truly remarkable... gives me goosebumps every... time... thank you for this reaction, i knew you'd love it as soon as i saw it was your next one :)

[@sukulmati]

Devin has another project called Casualties of Cool with Che Aimee Dorval that is exceptional. They play off of each other so well. Bones, Mountaintop, and Forgive Me are all featured on a Dunlop Recordings session on KZbin and are great songs. Che's solo work is amazing in its own right.

[@digibirder]

Devin and Floor? kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4m4m59_qLqNrKs He pulls out his demon here. A brilliant metal duet.

[@northof4912]

Wow! Just wow! How is that not mainstream? I’ve even searched on the two singing together but only came up with Devin’s song that Floor guested on. Thank you for posting that!

[@DrSkeff]

Thanks for this 🎉

[@davemoskot1776]

There’s a very good reason why Steve Vai chose Heavy Devy for the vocals on “Sex & Religion”… This dude is on an entirely different level. How bout reaction video with Strapping Young Lad??!!

[@punchysonichu5395]

"Deadhead" is more representative of Devin's work as a whole (so far as that's possible), but I think "Why" would be best for a vocal coach reaction video. Both are great songs, and will doubtless bring views (iirc they're the two most popular Devy songs, in terms of the alogithm), but "Deadhead" focuses more on the instrumentation, while "Why" makes the vocals central. Also, re: the banter comments at the beginning: that's one of Devin's best talents! He's an incredible "banter artist" (?), and the humorous, entertaining way he interacts with fans, and his music, has been a hallmark of his style for decades. Look up any live clip, or his videos for the song "Animals" (unofficial and official videos - the former done by Devin, the latter crowdsourced from his KZbin fans) for some more examples!

[@seannmcquarter7769]

I love these reactions. Royal Albert Hall's 'Deadhead' performance never fails to draw tears. It is well worth the watch.

[@channelisafunnyword]

Glorious is the correct word to describe Devins sound.

[@DrCrimp-sg5pb]

Devin is a National Treasure. We need to protect him at all costs

[@kylebcovey4745]

I think you'd dig Devin Townsend Project - Failure “Live”

[@Epiphonech]

Glad I heard him 2 months before the evening with DT live acoustic performance took place, so we went to Stockholm and were blown away even more that evening. Felt like a great stand-up as well thanks to no rush allowing him to perform at his own tempo.

[@borjagoa]

"Deadhead" live. That's my go-to song when I want to feel goosebumps in my goosebumps.

[@supernicko123]

I know a lot of people have already spoken of how special Devin is, but I just wanted to add that he has the rare ability to move me in my soul in a way that very few singers can. Personally, besides Deadhead and Why, I love his performance of Deep Peace, Higher, and Stormbending from the Live at Plovdiv concert. His versatility is incredible. He did a project called The Casualties of Cool which is mellow, bluesy, and just wonderful. He also started a band called Strapping Young Lad which is ferocious, extremely angry, and also just wonderful. It is hard to go wrong with Devin!

[@Robert_Herring]

Wonderful reaction. I don't mind going back and hearing his magic again. It's amazing how good this is, being recorded on a cell phone. The concert was recorded professionally, and is called "Live at Leeds". This song isn't on the album, but there is a video for "Hyperdrive" on KZbin, and the rest of the concert is phenomenal. After watching "Deadhead" to react to, listen to the acoustic version. The man is amazing.

[@martymcpeak4748]

There's no wonder why I subscribed to your channel, the look on your face was musical joy and that is a rare thing these days. Like the others have said, I would love to see you react to and analyze his song Why from his quarantine live show from his home to benefit a local Hospital in Canada. I honestly think you will enjoy it. Cheers

[@aidanumpherson]

Thank you so much for this reaction and not doing one of the songs every other reactor does. This is the first reaction I have seen to this beautiful song and I appreciate that so much.

[@simondaniels4176]

Great to see Devin's talents hitting-home. Thanks for the video.

[@Kwert]

His vocal performance on "Love" from Devolution 1 shows a huge range of colours he's able to get with his voice. I don't know if there's a video for it but it is a live recording and the performance is amazing.

[@valkojiujitsu]

Lots of great songs to do. I recommend The Way Home from Addicted. Underrated song that I haven’t seen anyone react to. Good operatic singing.

[@kjellhallgreen7075]

I think this was the most wholesome reaction to devin i have ever seen ❤

[@michellegreene81]

Great reaction! Since you appreciate Devin's great gift for audience interactions, I'd like to suggest your "Why?" reaction be based on his live performance from Order of Magnitude. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjVmp5tfal-h5Y) It's a great example of both his musical and comedic genius. 😀 I'd also like to suggest you add Juular, Stormbending, and Genesis to your list of must-watch Devin Townsend videos. Cheers!

[@Kangermu]

I love Devin and have listened to so much of his stuff, but I actually found this performance through your video, which just leads me to wonder how in the world you found this before two or three others that always get reacts to. Love the videos, keep it up!

[@JeffreyBezeau]

Devin and Floor just have that raw talent that you just don't find very often. In their fields, they're the top of the top, crème de la crème, and you just can't argue with that. I'm not saying they're "the best ever", but clearly, they're one of a kind in what they do. I'm not necessarely a huge fan of both, i rarely listen to their stuff outside of reactions (even tho i used to listen a lot of Nightwish around 15 years ago)...but man you just gotta acknowledge what immense talent they've got. And i'm not a fan either of the concept of "talent" as i strongly believe that the effort, research, practice and work put throught your art or craft weights way, waaaay much more than just Talent...but when you see someone that clearly got the natural affinity to their craft, paired with the discipline, effort and will to better themselves, you just notice it right away. As we can see in Devin and Floor. They're just "that" good.

[@gliebzeit]

Thank you for your reaction.

[@tatiphotoart]

What a beautiful reaction! Thank you for bringing more Devin to the world of KZbin! Very excited to hear your thoughts and analysis of Deadhead. Death of Music is also an incredible gem, hope to hear your thoughts on it too. Have a wonderful Devin journey and thank you for sharing it with us all!

[@northof4912]

If you have not yet done “Why”………. do yourself a favour and watch his Quarantine Concert version. Recorded at home with typical Devin goofiness and ingenuity, funds went to Vancouver Hospital Foundation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqTHZY2he7uCfrs

[@WadeJohnson-jz3hl]

There is so much to sink your teeth into with Devin, from his heavy metal days fronting the band Strapping Young Lad with their wall of sound and his harsh vocals being one of the best in the genre. He's done soooo much from then to now, but 💯 you need to checkout his song Why" from his quarantine shows, he is unique. If you want something from his early days, the songs love or detox from Strapping Young Lad are outstanding, even if you don't do a reaction to them and just want to hear his harsh side.

[@intredastingvideos9365]

I love that, even after reacting to so many songs, you still have a twinkle in your eye and can zone into the emotion. Some people who do this kind of channel have lost that charm.

[@danielkoltai9475]

You are also officaly "Devinstated" :) I wait your reaction to Deadhead, one of my favorite song of all time, have a good one

[@user-nestornugpo]

Thank u so much for sharing this amazing episode...Excited for the next one...Happy New Year Everyone🎉🎉🎉

[@OBWAdventures]

The Vocalyst is my celebrity crush.

[@aeonturnip2]

The universe needs a Devin / Floor collab, although it might not be able to cope with it.

[@Liz-cmc313]

The whole RAH concert is Perfection 💯🔥❤️...in my 56 yrs, he's the only musician that touches my Soul.

[@muriloninja]

3:04 I have been listening to him for 30yrs now (1993 Steve Vai Sex & Religion, he was 19yrs old) and yet he considers himself not a good vocalist. ha! He is amazing!

[@rustytennakoon8661]

You should watch his performance of Grace with Anika. Truly mesmerising and two of the most amazing voices I've ever heard

[@TDOTMUSICNERD]

Devin = Canadian Music Royalty 🤴

[@squirrel_82]

He is a humble dude. Old Englund interviewed him on Coffee with Ola and he talks about not chasing fame but his dreams instead.

[@nickkhokhlov6720]

if you really want to see something really unusual from Devin, then take a look at STRAPPING YOUNG LAD - Love? ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpaqXmmYpcqIoaM ) I think you will be surprised

[@ashsmith3695]

It’s odd seeing something like this. Maybe I’m being ignorant but when you’ve been following an artist since say 1990-91 there’s a tendency to take their abilities for granted. When you see a recently converted HevyDevy fan going on and on about how brilliant he is ( and make no mistake he is ) you tend to think YES! I KNOW! I’ve known for nigh on thirty years. But then I see something like this. A song I’ve never heard him perform before and I’m suddenly reminded why I ended up being a fan in the first place. So thanks for posting that footage. Thanks for reminding me why. 9:45 🙂👍🤟

[@SupermanNew52]

Devin and Dream Theater are on tour RIGHT NOW, TOGETHER.

[@AndrewJShirley]

Check Ih-Ah too, incredible song.

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

The dominant resonance behind his high register reminds me of Josef Locke.

[@rustytennakoon8661]

I think Devin could be the most accomplished musician of the past few decades

[@raminbohlouli1969]

Watching him play and sing is an absolute delight. I can watch him perform for hours. I was lucky enough to see him a couple of months ago in Rome , I was in the front row. God his live vocals were insanely powerful.

[@seannmcquarter7769]

Also, Devin's the only musician that can turn a room full of metalheads into fans of musical theater.

[@magusmelanie828]

It's rare, but there is Devin and Floor collabs out there for you to discover

[@JimmyRJump]

I'm gonna need a screenshot of your ceiling, soon. There's inspiring stuff written up there, no doubt.

[@albertrobles2498]

Check out the album Vai, Devin is the lead vocal. It is from the 90's. You should put it in your ear hole!!

[@justinkarcha8573]

Yea listen to love? By strapping young lad that's my favorite song especially the evil dead theme video doesn't necessarily show his nice singing voice but the aggressive sound just gets you pumped very different from this later performance.

[@Adam-wg9rh]

Most talented musician since prince.

[@jimflores9098]

This is so well done! You should check out the Gary Morris version as well....

[@onurcaksu3145]

Recommend you to, maybe not react, but watch this(*) performance. The song is requested, and he's not yet ready to play it live. Along with his lively connection and back&forth with his audience, we see how cheerfully he handles f**king up on stage. It's beautiful ^.^ (*) the video is called "Devin Townsend Bush Hall 'Why?' Live Debut 25th April 2019" Love your videos as well. Found it through Sertab (I'm Turkish so she's part of my life). Would have still found it through Devin, who is my favorite musician. ^.^

[@benhill8454]

You should check out Deadhead. Royal Albert Hall version. It’s amazing. 😊

[@thinkbeyond3457]

Devin is insane (in the best way). Check out the song Wrong Side from his old band Strapping Young Lady. 😃👍

[@rxhx]

lol the "take the beanie off" moment xD

[@felipecampos3045]

Cannot wait for you to experience "why", check out his live version, it is the funniest shit ever

[@j3st3ri]

I'd recommend "Why?" from Devin's Quarantine Show, played live from his home (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqTHZY2he7uCfrs)

[@Paul_C]

Maybe you might be interested in a clip of Anneke and Devin? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zJgoOuoLKpmMk Ih-Ah, acoustic.

[@robinlove6981]

yeah you will totally love "The Death of Music"

[@linusfotograf]

When are you coming back to Devin?

[@JordanGlass-k1t]

Bad Devil from Plovdiv is nice and entertaining

[@zhargidabeoulve]

Listen to 'Far Beyond Metal'...it's one of the most impressive things I've ever heard.

[@TwoandaHater]

Check out some Leprous (castaway angels).

[@RvBDopp]

Question: I asked my wife this and I am curious what you think. Given the choice between Devin Townsend's voice for this and Hugh Jackman, who do you choose? Also, thank you for doing this, I had no clue Devy did this song and it's incredible.

[@Fabiofobia]

Dammit! Davin will get all the chicks!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I think you'd like "Love?" from his time in a boy band called Strapping Young Lad. ;-)

[@AztecHusBone]

Her reaction at 6:50. If any dude can get a look like that, you're doing pretty good.

[@SaladVonBaco]

Please react to "Why" from his live home performance

[@nakra7299]

You have to react tulus-perahu kertas live orchestra performance. Really adorable

[@nightshade7240]

I still think one of his best songs is Genesis. The sheer journey he takes the listener on. Especially this live version; kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XKp2tvpLF2hbc

[@TwoandaHater]

Here is the ultimate Devin being a great guy- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLWZZyAbcuNY6s the luthier who made his guitar brought his son to the gig and Devin introduced himself to the kid, as he forgot they already met. (see top comment).

[@rodrigogallegos8525]

Tambien existe Russell Allen

[@thntrsn]

Please react to Lay Me Down cover by Michael Pangilinan.

[@skorpionx5153]

Hi. Can you please react to Can't Get You out of My Head (Cover) - AnnenMayKantereit x Parcels ?

[@johnmorgan7262]

Ladies and Gentlmen -- God.

[@Henaksi]

SYL's detox-era Devin might dislike this video.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Someone has a crush. LoL

[@SlugCult718]

You may wanna take a pregnancy test after watching this.

[@FainaruFarewell]

Mad that Devin is not classically trained