Devin Townsend Project - Stormbending (official video)

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  • Music video by Devin Townsend Project performing Stormbending. (C) 2016 HevyDevy Records. Issued under license from HevyDevy Records to Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from InsideOutMusic
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  • @mohamednurazli8584
    @mohamednurazli8584 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    26 Jan 2024. 47 years in existence. When I thought I have heard everything of Metal, I found this. Speechless..

    • @rickacton7540
      @rickacton7540 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      its like really loud Enya

  • @Savatagery
    @Savatagery 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4089

    Lot of talent in this band. Not a lot of hair, but a lot of talent.

    • @Anything2bCool
      @Anything2bCool 7 ปีที่แล้ว +274

      Ageing is the process by which hair is converted into talent :)

    • @mersnoms5949
      @mersnoms5949 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      #Bring back the skullet

    • @beavisemojihere
      @beavisemojihere 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol

    • @handsomerube
      @handsomerube 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      the hair-to-talent ratio is greatly exaggerated and overrated

    • @CultOfBananas
      @CultOfBananas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      Bro, trust me, Devin Townsend with hair is terrifying. Back in his days with Strapping Young Lad he looked like a cave troll.

  • @blakemosses513
    @blakemosses513 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    just found this man in 2023 wtf have i been missing. big dream theater fan saw that he was touring with them and the rick beato interview. this man is a genius
    amazing just amazing devin

    • @clydekaila25
      @clydekaila25 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s me rn 😂

    • @Vanguitarman
      @Vanguitarman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too! I just saw him on the Dream Theatre, Animals as Leaders tour. He absolutely blew me away.

    • @mikemustdash
      @mikemustdash 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's an actual tragedy this man is not more well known

  • @stephaniebowman585
    @stephaniebowman585 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I am going through getting sober. And THIS IS what I'm listening to. I can't stop crying 😢

  • @TheColognican51213
    @TheColognican51213 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You got my attention with this very record, Mr. Townsend. Thank you for recording and releasing it! It's the only one that makes me feel like crying of passion, joy and longing but I guess that's exactly the point! Devin Townsend, an exceptional artist, writer and singer, especially the latter!!!
    I bow before you!

  • @vuestacks
    @vuestacks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    @3:59 - that transition from "Your Soul!!!!!!!" to the "whoooooaaaaaaa" + the hurricane scene is just perfect. Hard to put into words. I get chills everytime 🔥🔥🔥

  • @thesting6820
    @thesting6820 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think that we can seriously make the following dichotomy: Life before and after listening to Devin Townsend.

  • @TheMeh115
    @TheMeh115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    God, just the WAY he sings “time is a human construct”… it’s something else.

  • @Binetz27
    @Binetz27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    Who else got goosebumps listening to this?

    • @kirmy1
      @kirmy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Zoe Binet all of my hairs! Not just on my neck haha

    • @clintclore5717
      @clintclore5717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every time

    • @CharlesViante
      @CharlesViante 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me!

    • @andrewgriffith5638
      @andrewgriffith5638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm overwhelmed with emotions when I listen!

    • @mattyp3926
      @mattyp3926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you haven't listened to Deadhead you need too.

  • @VukohodMracni
    @VukohodMracni 7 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    my friend's little daughter listened to this song and said "wow, this music is so huge!"

    • @TheDrumminguy
      @TheDrumminguy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Hope I have kids like that one day.... my greatest fear: Pop-Music-Loving children xD

    • @BobaVett
      @BobaVett 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      VukohodNihili she couldn’t have been more accurate, so damn huge this is

    • @ExtremeUnction1988
      @ExtremeUnction1988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Out of the mouths of babes.

    • @howdydoughty7634
      @howdydoughty7634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      VukohodNihili great description!

    • @restlessenergy3225
      @restlessenergy3225 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It's called a "wall of sound" - very few bands get it right, but it's magical when it works.
      The first time I heard that term was with Blind Guardian's "A Night at the Opera" album (particularly "And Then There Was Silence") - it's more common with European Prog-Metal, but Devin Townsend and Symphony X stand out among Western Hemisphere contributors.

  • @NytronX
    @NytronX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    If churches played this music, I would go every Sunday.

  • @darkeco
    @darkeco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm so glad this man exists. What a gift to humanity.

  • @charliepreidis3004
    @charliepreidis3004 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Did anyone interpret this video as I did? My wife recently told me she no longer loves me (yeah I know, sob story). The lyrics are very suggestive of losing someone. He talks about memories and using time to navigate those memories, lying to yourself, and offering yourself; your love. The video shows a boy and girl fighting desperately to find beauty, to find life. They're in a dead world but together they attempt to better they're environment. By doing so, their world crumbles. Everything they've known, everything around them is destroyed. They hold tight to eachother as the storm worsens and just as it seems they can take no more or that they may die, the storm breaks and life blossoms around them. Beauty and meaning now cover their once desolate world and lives. Best part of the video is when they hug eachother at the end with those big smiles on their faces. They made it. All of that struggle and fear was well, well worth it. I see this video as a message of hope- don't give up. Battle the storms and eventually, no matter how hard it becomes, it will pay off. This song and video are perfect together regardless of how you interpret them.

    • @Harri_Pothead
      @Harri_Pothead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm having my morning coffee with tears streaming down my face right now from the song alone. This comment just hit me like a train. Beautiful analysis bro, I feel it.

  • @CammedFox
    @CammedFox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I'll always love Devy's "wall of sound" production. It's just a wave of beauty crashing against you

    • @ambrooks5
      @ambrooks5 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      He hits you with gorgeous beautiful sounds then follows it up with brutal screams. Perfect combination.

  • @minidooeygaming7724
    @minidooeygaming7724 7 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    Genuinely regret not having gotten into Devin Townsends music earlier. The past few weeks I've just went down a rabbit hole of awesome music and discovering all the past albums. Can't even express how great it's been

    • @shelbylogan6470
      @shelbylogan6470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      100% same for me now

    • @MetalLife
      @MetalLife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mee too!!

    • @machinegunmessiah8038
      @machinegunmessiah8038 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      CHECK OUT ORBIT CULTURE FOR NEW MUSIC

    • @Justin_Anvil
      @Justin_Anvil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Minidooey Gaming I literally found him today. This is song #3. I’m in tears....blown the fuck away.

    • @wtglb
      @wtglb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Justin Norris have you listened to Empath yet?

  • @melissagariepy1320
    @melissagariepy1320 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great power and beauty in everything this amazing artist creates. I love him. Can’t wait for his next Canadian tour.

  • @n3rdg4m3r
    @n3rdg4m3r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    My greatest accomplishment of 2019: Discovering Devin Townsend
    My biggest regret of 2019: Not discovering Devin Townsend sooner!
    Absolutely mesmerized by his music, i just cant stop listening to it.

    • @prncss_ultimate
      @prncss_ultimate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It manages to pull me out of despair. As I wrote to a friend yesterday: this music is not just uplifting, it's ripping me out of there, trebuchet style.

    • @couchcaptain9379
      @couchcaptain9379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I found him purely by accident in, I think, 2015. Best musical accident of my life.

    • @8569jimboslice
      @8569jimboslice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. He's so damn manipulative with those chord changes. Damn you Devin Townsend you genius bastard!!

    • @Azmariagirl
      @Azmariagirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! I am listening to it now. And maybe we can both make this next tour. I have my ticket.

    • @demistefanyk2180
      @demistefanyk2180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Feel the same way

  • @leebarron3017
    @leebarron3017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I looked up the word 'Epic' in the Oxford English Dictionary today, and it simply said:'Stormbending'.

  • @timothygrmn
    @timothygrmn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    This band proves that the soul of music is not yet dead.

    • @theone0427
      @theone0427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you Tom Caine! I'm so sick of hearing ignorant, stupid comments such as this one... I mean the shit doesn't even make sense, so devin townsend project is the only good band left period? Fuck outta here, hes amazing but so are other musicians and other people. Also plenty and I mean plenty of other musicians keep "the soul"(hippie) of music alive... sorry I didnt mean to be harsh but it's this kind of talking that I feel is making people more dumb.

    • @WepeakedInPreSchool
      @WepeakedInPreSchool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's soul music guys because he says your soul throughout

    • @Azlatoth
      @Azlatoth 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I literally choked up when I read your comment. U nailed it

    • @AdvertisingGiant
      @AdvertisingGiant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I completely agree....when I found this I said the exact same thing....in fact....I like this stuff better than anything I've ever heard i think

    • @TMmodify
      @TMmodify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @MorbidManMusic couldn't agree more.
      I'm in jazz school and I discover something new and exciting every day,to the point where I barely have the time to listen to even a part of it

  • @jeakin8892
    @jeakin8892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I found this three days ago... WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!!!!

    • @cloudrise
      @cloudrise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please watch the Royal Albert Hall performance of Funeral, Bastard and Death of Music.

    • @paddyjsheridan
      @paddyjsheridan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, here for the last three years anyway

  • @channelisafunnyword
    @channelisafunnyword 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just saw this video for the first time recently after not hearing any Devin for at least 2 years. I cried. I wept with happiness and joy. I dont know how one man can encapsulate what it feels like to be human with music so well. God has blessed this man with a power, he holds a key to the mind. I love you Devin, thank you.

  • @brookelamanna2787
    @brookelamanna2787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    The first time I saw devin do this song live, I could feel my soul try to leave my body to become part of the music. It was fucking intense.

  • @bonecrushe
    @bonecrushe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This song, words cannot do justice, feel so very lucky to be alive to hear it.

  • @fullmetalradio869
    @fullmetalradio869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Bow down to the greatest musician ever. Thanks for your music Devin

    • @Ravelle17
      @Ravelle17 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯💯💯

  • @Spirit_Monkey
    @Spirit_Monkey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Seeing Devin live this weekend. Haven’t been this excited for a concert almost ever. He’s a musical genius. Thank you for your tunes Devin! What a gift you have given us all

    • @DonTheMoron716
      @DonTheMoron716 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And for 30 years now! Hevy Devy🤘🏻

    • @curtiscoker6954
      @curtiscoker6954 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hope they didn't screw it up with the subwoofers. Have seen DTP twice, and both times the awesome vocals, guitar, and keyboards were washed out by the bass and drums. So very sad.

    • @Spirit_Monkey
      @Spirit_Monkey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@curtiscoker6954 I’m sorry to hear it wasn’t a good experience. But they didn’t screw it up thankfully. It was an amazing performance and I got to be in spitting distance. He’s a force of nature and was having such a good time. He seems like a lovely fellow

  • @Robb93
    @Robb93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Well this song just made me cry, all good

  • @chriss9340
    @chriss9340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This is the closest I've ever seen to finding the "opposite of a big hair band" ... literally and figuratively.

  • @UgrevsBoots
    @UgrevsBoots 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've listened to TOOL ALMOST exclusively for over 10 years. Yes..10 years. No radio, flips and flops here and there to some classic rock and even traveled through some other random music but I simply couldn't find anything as deep as TOOL. So TOOL it was for over 10 years. 10 loooooooong years of waiting to find a band that had some depth in their orchestration and composition of music, lyrics, passion and emotion. Then I found DTP and...now?.. I am free!! I am freeeeee!! I absolutely love this band! Totally amazballs! Thank you DTP for breathing life into my ears once more!

    • @FaustianSpirit1997
      @FaustianSpirit1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Devin Toolsend.

    • @Whitepowerful10
      @Whitepowerful10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly

    • @toprak3479
      @toprak3479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You listened to the same band exclusively for 10 years? Damn that's sad.

    • @UgrevsBoots
      @UgrevsBoots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@toprak3479 that's what happens when you become part of the TOOL army.. the bar is so darn high that it's hard to find anything else that can satisfy the intensity and depth of the kind of music that moves you in all different directions.

    • @toprak3479
      @toprak3479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@UgrevsBoots It seems like you need to search more. Have you tried bands like Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Riverside, Haken or other modern prog rock / prog metal bands? A lot of Tool fans enjoy these bands too. Or maybe it's a mindset thing. Maybe you're expecting other bands to top Tool at what Tool is good at and not appreciating them for their own unique things they bring onto the table.

  • @TheDeffend
    @TheDeffend 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Well, that was fucking amazing.

  • @gregorypdearth
    @gregorypdearth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Just when I thought music was dead I discovered Townsend. The range and quality of his music has blown my mind.

  • @MoussaMusic
    @MoussaMusic 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I cried the first 5 times i listened to this song, and i never cried hearing a song ever!

  • @Winslettproductions3
    @Winslettproductions3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Came back again. I love you all. Anyone listening to this, just know that you are loved and appreciated

  • @souperdv
    @souperdv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    I discovered Devin 4 days ago, and he's already delivered me more chills than all of my life experiences of the past decade combined. Yes, I need to get out more, but still...what utterly astounding music!

    • @michaeljechon6139
      @michaeljechon6139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Just discovered him today. I'm 38 and have listened to rock and metal for decades. My wife must have been cutting onions while I was watching this because my eyes starting watering.

    • @soullessSiIence
      @soullessSiIence 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel bad for your wife

    • @robertpaulson4675
      @robertpaulson4675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I loved strapping young lad. One day I was at FYE doing my usual by everything I see thing and I swear Terria by Devin Townsend and was like oh cool, fuck it, bought it. Little did I know that I was going to be blown the fuck out of my seat through the entire album. So I did the most logical thing and went back the next day and told my buddy that I needed to exchange a few of the albums I had bought and didn't open for everything Devin Townsend they had. I was in luck, they had Ocean Machine, Phycisist, and Accelerated Evolution had like just come out. Scooped up all 3. Went home and just binged on Devin for like 4 weeks straight.

    • @robertpaulson4675
      @robertpaulson4675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesus my spelling was awful Buying* and saw instead of swear.

    • @eyemoeba
      @eyemoeba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robertpaulson4675 don't be frettin aboot your spelling Jev, Dev don't mind. been watching by a thread today for the first time. boom me shanka, ravi.

  • @jamesstewart2467
    @jamesstewart2467 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Found Devy just about 5 months ago im like .... how ? just amazing, thank you Mr. Townsend.

  • @r.d.6565
    @r.d.6565 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Never heard a band like this. Not comparable to any other. Devin is unmatched.

  • @Adam666...
    @Adam666... 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is one of the most gorgeous albums ever made

  • @greekfreak1980
    @greekfreak1980 7 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    If Hollywood is ever going to do a series of proper ''Dune'' movies ,Devin would be perfect to compose the soundtrack for it.I mean seriously,this here is epic,beyond human recognition.
    Imagine something like this,playing while Paul Atreides is riding the sandworm,into battle against the Harkonnen army.

    • @shallwejump
      @shallwejump 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I seriously doubt they are capable of making Dune movies "proper". Too long, too complicated - from regular viewer's perspective. The saga is a masterpiecie, though.

    • @antiHUMANDesigns
      @antiHUMANDesigns 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The mini series from 2000 (right?) was good enough, imo.

    • @Soultrip89
      @Soultrip89 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The one true Dune movie that should have been made was torn apart by Hollywood. So fuck Hollywood's version even if they do one that isn't complete shit. They destroyed a sci-fi movie that would have outshone Star Wars before its time. Jodorowski's Dune. Watch the documentary on that one, and you will completely understand.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodorowsky's_Dune

    • @greekfreak1980
      @greekfreak1980 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Soultrip89 Oh,I've seen the documentary about this lunatic's failed movie.Trust me,the ''Dune''-fans would have hunted him down,with pitchforks and torches and propably,made him eat the book,page by page.We should thank Hollywood,for shutting him down.

    • @Soultrip89
      @Soultrip89 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fuck that noise, Hollywood ruined a great artistic expression. It wouldn't have been the same Dune, but at least it wouldn't be the garbage one Hollywood shat after they ruined his idea piece by piece.

  • @Boomer.Roberts
    @Boomer.Roberts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Damn, it's been a long time since I saw a music video that I liked that much. This song still gives me chills

    • @WTFuneral
      @WTFuneral 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      check the video for low lands by gojira

    • @ayeapprove
      @ayeapprove 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      feels like a good old creed video :D

    • @davidwagner5788
      @davidwagner5788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      right? My thoughts exactly :D

    • @rafaelcnsd
      @rafaelcnsd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check the video for Silver by Gojira.

    • @461AmmoDog
      @461AmmoDog 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hakens "Visions" will blow you away.

  • @liamtahaney713
    @liamtahaney713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    This sounds like metal enya

    • @DrumminDoc
      @DrumminDoc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good call!

    • @metalstorm7506
      @metalstorm7506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This had been his initial idea in general, so - mission successful

    • @Azmariagirl
      @Azmariagirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never thought about it like that!

    • @svartsjokolade
      @svartsjokolade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Even more so with the new track, "Spirits will collide".

    • @krem4393
      @krem4393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thats funny. In a recent interview with Ola Englund he said his influences were somewhere between Enya and Myrkskog

  • @BolFelix
    @BolFelix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Lyrics:
    Time is a human construct, and you were below the waves
    Time after time, July was in her eyes
    But if you lie, you lie to your soul
    Your soul let it fly
    I remember the rainy days in Chinatown
    Oh, I hope you'll be okay
    Time after time, July was in her eyes
    But if you lie, you lie to your soul
    All we're offering is a chance to be loved

    • @Azmariagirl
      @Azmariagirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

    • @godnov2186
      @godnov2186 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every time i cry, it really touches ur
      soul, waaauuwww, music at its best!

    • @carlosfelipe2988
      @carlosfelipe2988 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautiful 🤩🤗😎!!!

    • @m.n.goodbye9481
      @m.n.goodbye9481 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow very minimal but impactful lyrics…that could be construed in your own mind for a lost love

  • @zander.d_
    @zander.d_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    Song: 5/5
    Video: 5/5
    Baldness: 3/5

    • @giulianolavardino9444
      @giulianolavardino9444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      surely your album sounds "fantastic" :)

    • @Poncho202
      @Poncho202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Baldness👌

    • @tasbikhan626
      @tasbikhan626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This comment 0/10

    • @JayFFAFAlesanaES
      @JayFFAFAlesanaES 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shoukd have been 2 of 5. 3 of them have hair, 2 do not.

    • @user-hu3iy9gz5j
      @user-hu3iy9gz5j 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@tasbikhan626 No, good comment

  • @harryrichards9581
    @harryrichards9581 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This.. is literally a dream I've had all my life. The tornadoes, the upheaving ground, the grey dreariness being swept into utter annihilation.. Chilling and beautiful.

  • @Kiwi_Tea
    @Kiwi_Tea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's been 6 months...this is still my favourite song of all time.

  • @jacilynalcantar3294
    @jacilynalcantar3294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I can never get over how perfect this song is

  • @lucymessiah
    @lucymessiah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Dude. Am I the only one witch chills and tears at 4:00 ?! every ficking time.

    • @agent4788
      @agent4788 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucía Lidia Ruiz de Galarreta Nope. You're not the only one.

    • @cascadesequence7307
      @cascadesequence7307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That change is always such a surprise. We feel that it can't get any bigger but it does. It's like the universe expanding.

    • @anubisantas
      @anubisantas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, not the only one for sure.
      Awesome, sends you to your deepest and most pure feeling of self.

    • @RedlineNick
      @RedlineNick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hits me every time. His change in vocal range is absolutely incredible.

    • @lucymessiah
      @lucymessiah ปีที่แล้ว

      3 years.. i just cried again hahaha i fuking love you , devin

  • @darraghtate440
    @darraghtate440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You know the easiest way to tell that Devin is a fantastic musician?
    He can shred with the best, and usually doesn't.

  • @positivelastaction3957
    @positivelastaction3957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why isn't this artist more well-known? Simply superb.

  • @TjoniJo
    @TjoniJo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Twenty years ago I used to listen to Devin when I was making costumes cos it made me sew faster. Now I'm writing books and he helps me type faster!!! Just one of those legends that keeps giving.

  • @ck2276
    @ck2276 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just discovered this band. They are so amazing!

    • @Absolutely_puck_fakestine
      @Absolutely_puck_fakestine ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's not really a band, it's Devin and the musicians play his music.

    • @photoguy4212
      @photoguy4212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome to the club🍺👊
      Only downside is every other artist sounds inferior after discovering Devin

    • @Hodmokrin
      @Hodmokrin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Been listening since strapping young lads. You won't be disappointed.

    • @mikemustdash
      @mikemustdash ปีที่แล้ว +1

      welcome to another level of music

    • @lucymessiah
      @lucymessiah ปีที่แล้ว +1

      omg. welcome

  • @chriszoupa7898
    @chriszoupa7898 7 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    So amazing. How is he constantly making great music... It's totally unfair.

    • @anamfatima883
      @anamfatima883 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Zoupa pen ucmopd krmf psmifoe mspaow mzomspmibr smod qpmicirmsoeme uso3061694729ocsn o

    • @soplya88
      @soplya88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      mb i'm an idiot, but i rly can't get into his music, it's so boring and flat

    • @benjaminbelzile8093
      @benjaminbelzile8093 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Phallus Dei I wouldn't say so. It's just not you cup of tea maybe. I don't always feel like listening to his band either. Sometimes I just get in the mood for something that I can just put on and let my mind drift. Devin can usually make that happen for me

    • @psychoskind8228
      @psychoskind8228 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Phallus Dei I wouldn't say it's flat and boring. Townsend is writing very complex harmonies an he is a musical genius. I need to give him credits for his talent. But on the other hand I can absolutely understand you. I like a few songs of him, but there is a lot of stuff I don't appreciate. The problem you have is the one I have with Dream Theatre. In my opinion they are caring too much about the technical aspects and so loosing any feeling for emotions in their music.

    • @jb-rm2ds
      @jb-rm2ds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Can't believe no one knows who Chris zoupa is wow twice wow wow

  • @jakobfel2
    @jakobfel2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude, I was today years old when I realized that "I remember the rainy days in Chinatown" is a reference to Deep Peace from Terria. On the Metal Archives, the lyrics list "(inside the picture of the huge sterile black and white diner on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Chinatown)" for the place where the solo occurs. It's possible Sunday Afternoon off of Accelerated Evolution may even be referencing that: "... on a rainy Sunday afternoon."
    All three songs have a very similar vibe. Evidently, they're all referring to the same event Devin is talking about here. I absolutely LOVE when artists refer back to their older material like that.

  • @jamescocorikis8595
    @jamescocorikis8595 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I honestly didn't understand why Devin was so great for so many years. learning that was honestly life changing.

  • @richsellers8144
    @richsellers8144 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This man's music leaves me in awe at times...and brings so much joy to my musical soul. Been a fan forever... since Sex and Religion with Steve Vai came out in 93'. His growth has been a wonderful and joyous journey to enjoy and experience. My favorite individual musician for the last 25 years.

  • @RogelioPerea
    @RogelioPerea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    THIS is how a mix is done: everything's a musical instrument, yes even the lead vocals - no need for them to overpower anything else. EPIC! 🤘😎

  • @cameronbennett9586
    @cameronbennett9586 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The way I can't help but close my eyes and get choked up during key parts of this. This man speaks to my absolute core. Just absurdly powerful.

  • @Nerflover10097
    @Nerflover10097 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I've never really been into metal, but the instrumentation and vocals in this song are incredible.

    • @ferox965
      @ferox965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Devin is in his own orbit.

    • @lordrumble7028
      @lordrumble7028 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You'd be surprised how many amazing metal bands are out there with a massive sound much like this

  • @ufukinwotm8434
    @ufukinwotm8434 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    as a music and weather nut ( especially tornadoes) i have to say that this easily in the top 3 things i've ever heard and witnessed in my life. i cried like a little bitch and i couldn't give a fuck because it was worth it. thank you so much for this gift you've given us. i'll never forget it!

    • @fearthepointman3134
      @fearthepointman3134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Kirchner you. are. a baby. baby in denial.

  • @claudegibson7650
    @claudegibson7650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    he had alot of problems with depression and anxiety. This song is about overcoming and not letting it define who you are. The first time i saw this video i couldnt help but cry a little because i too suffer from it. It made me realise that i conatantly let it beat me time after time. This song finally made me say i have a problem and i need help. So i went to therapy and got a psychiatrist and found out my ADHD had gotten worse, and my low energy and motivation was causing these problems. Since then i have been on Adderall and with work and persistence im starting to crawl out of the cave i dug and feel like im seeing the sun for the first time in years. It all started with this song. Thank you Devin for telling me exactly what i needed to hear.

  • @user-vr7oh3xk4r
    @user-vr7oh3xk4r 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love the HUGE sound! Turn it up to 11.

  • @JesseRayHickman
    @JesseRayHickman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Don’t mind me, just here on my yearly Devin rabbithole.

  • @paullaing5921
    @paullaing5921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Canadian musician destroys city. No one complains due to awesomeness. Kids hug.

  • @demistefanyk2180
    @demistefanyk2180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I knew a couple of Townsend songs, but today i got some free time, and listened to some more of his songs... I haven't got excited with "new" music for a while.. I fucking love his music. Is the perfect combination of classic, dreamy and dark. 🖤🖤🖤😭

  • @michaelmurphy6686
    @michaelmurphy6686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations."

  • @wallywallace5881
    @wallywallace5881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been listening to Devin for 15 to 20 years and I'm pretty sure this is my favorite song of his

  • @microsoup
    @microsoup 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the greatest musicians ever!!! Been a Devin fan since 94 and he is still pushing limits!! Masterpiece song!!

  • @isukatgeetar15
    @isukatgeetar15 7 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    2:00 Dev tried to do an epic headbanging trick, but forgot he shaved off the skullet nearly a decade ago. lol

    • @BigRamifications
      @BigRamifications 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha. Nice pick up. What was he thinking?!

    • @IrateWizrd
      @IrateWizrd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Jesse Valdiviez probably his way of sneaking some silly antics into a video that is overall more serious.

    • @BigRamifications
      @BigRamifications 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Mitchell Gillett
      Come on dude. We're going for the cheap laughs here. Get on board!

    • @IrateWizrd
      @IrateWizrd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BigRamifications :(

    • @MasterAlex06
      @MasterAlex06 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Mitchell

  • @nicolemarieb.7044
    @nicolemarieb.7044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How does somebody have a big enough brain to make a song like this? That moment at 2:26 where that wailing guitar kicks in. Chilllllssss

  • @an0ana
    @an0ana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This brought tears to my eyes. Just recently discovered this amazing man's talent, and I have never felt more blown away by music. It wasn't just my heart that felt this but my soul as well. God gave this man an awe inspiring set of pipes.

    • @danieltr5204
      @danieltr5204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Prepare yourself for a wonderful journey

    • @an0ana
      @an0ana 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danieltr5204 I'm enjoying it so far! Some rock bands I like sound soft after hearing Devin.

    • @danieltr5204
      @danieltr5204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@an0ana yes! Just the same happened to me. Something changes when you hear this genius

    • @an0ana
      @an0ana ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@Devin Townsend Appreciate the comment, but if you were the real Devin Townsend you'd be replying from your official page. Thanks for the smile though. It did give me a boost thinking that Devin really did comment. Have an awesome day ♥

    • @an0ana
      @an0ana ปีที่แล้ว

      @Devin Townsend No argument there; Devin does seem very down to earth as well as quite different than 99% of celebrities. I've seen Devin interact with fans, but not on youtube. Small bit of interaction with him with fans on instagram. I still appreciate your sentiment, however. ♥

  • @danimalkim
    @danimalkim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +633

    it's about time the keyboardist shaves his head.. baldness is a human construct

    • @Ravelle17
      @Ravelle17 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      amen to that

    • @richamo13
      @richamo13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      don't forget the guitarist

    • @danimalkim
      @danimalkim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      the guitarist is usually shaven.. not as close as Devy and rest of band, but def shaven.

    • @AstralAbstraction
      @AstralAbstraction 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL

    • @king-manu2758
      @king-manu2758 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      When you evolve to this level of genius you go bald because the electromagnetic energy emanating from the skull is too much for the weak follicles to handle.

  • @onefordespair
    @onefordespair 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man never fails to amaze. Been a fan for more than a decade. I liked SYL too but his solo work is where it's really at.

  • @3DevilDog
    @3DevilDog 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg what an epic song. I keep playing it over and over again. Such a fan.

  • @marstopia8992
    @marstopia8992 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This song makes me remember the rainy days in Chinatown

  • @emilsn91
    @emilsn91 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    To be honest this was not my favorite song from the new album, but this video actually overwhelmed me with emotions.. I feel so overwhelmed.. It gave new life to the song for me

    • @Absolutely_puck_fakestine
      @Absolutely_puck_fakestine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Feel the same

    • @ericellis2729
      @ericellis2729 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The first time I heard this song and the first time the chorus came up, I got choked up. As the song went on and the chorus came up again, the tears came. It still hits me, though, not as hard as that first time.

    • @boredgeek
      @boredgeek 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, glad I am not the only one reacting that way. It just pulls out your emotions so well.

    • @EzyoMusic
      @EzyoMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was already my favorite but hearing it live made it even more favoriter.

  • @linusfotograf
    @linusfotograf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 42 and have listened to metal since I was a boy and am NOW getting into Dev's stuff. I first heard Kingdom which I loved and now Stormbending is my favourite. What a song! Such power and feel it has. Cheers!

    • @EchoApexFirstEcho
      @EchoApexFirstEcho 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What Linus said-with I listened to skater punk and stoner metal (Fu Manchu!!). Amazing, Genius level work by DTP.

  • @markokampfelt3298
    @markokampfelt3298 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So many times Townsend carry me trough difficult days...pure power and energy!!!!

  • @AlienorchestraNetoslo
    @AlienorchestraNetoslo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    unearthly music & deeply astonishing video!

    • @antoniosalty6542
      @antoniosalty6542 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      very special comment here, especially from you guys, your music's unearhly too!!

    • @friidryce1150
      @friidryce1150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AlienOrchestraOfficial "astonishing" TRIGGERED

  • @georgeclinton4524
    @georgeclinton4524 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This song makes me cry everytime.

    • @daji1991
      @daji1991 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      but why?

    • @georgeclinton4524
      @georgeclinton4524 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      So beautiful. It takes a lot of listens on some of these to stop effecting me, but even then it'll still catch me off guard.

    • @implayingsomebass4753
      @implayingsomebass4753 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      George Clinton it was getting my shit all emotional too... its fucking moving to say the least!

    • @AdvertisingGiant
      @AdvertisingGiant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yup this got me too..cheerz

    • @Tio-Nino
      @Tio-Nino 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lady Raven because not many songs can reach into your soul. That’s why.

  • @pamelaa4010
    @pamelaa4010 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just discovered this song (and Devin), absolutely EPIC....! =)

  • @MeowthRocket
    @MeowthRocket 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This isn't a song.....
    This...... is a passage into another life.

  • @danmarshall5895
    @danmarshall5895 7 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    Man, it's tough to look cool with a keyboard.

    • @lorismartial1832
      @lorismartial1832 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I think mike always looks cool ^^

    • @frabert
      @frabert 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That's because he didn't tilt them. Jens Johansson does and he looks *the most badass*

    • @jakeGE
      @jakeGE 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      jordan rudess

    • @jannowak3604
      @jannowak3604 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jake where

    • @scytheman_
      @scytheman_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ask Janne Wirman how even with nerd hair he rocked a keyboard in the olden days of Bodom.

  • @FreshHorses
    @FreshHorses 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    It's.. ACCELERATED EVOLUTION!!!

    • @mpnothanks
      @mpnothanks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wykydtron The Faceless?

    • @FreshHorses
      @FreshHorses 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dev did an album titled Accelerated Evolution back in 2003 (shit hot album btw!). Good call though, I fucking love The Faceless!

    • @CosmosJack
      @CosmosJack 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wykydtron from Storm to Stormbending ;)

    • @FeelingShred
      @FeelingShred 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just discovered Accelerated Evolution a few weeks ago, awesome album from start to finish, but nothing can top Synchestra I guess

    • @Absolutely_puck_fakestine
      @Absolutely_puck_fakestine 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wykydtron Ocean machine, infinity, terria, accelerated evolution... All in the same clip.

  • @MarcRitchie
    @MarcRitchie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Son turned me onto you. It was like finding rare gems in a field. Magical.

  • @robertweekes5783
    @robertweekes5783 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watched this on old phone & basic apple ear buds
    Still got misty eyed 😅

  • @DuncanAinsworth
    @DuncanAinsworth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What kind of rock have I been living under, that I'm only just discovering Devin Townsend project

    • @duewhit310
      @duewhit310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A friend from grade school just told me about him today. I am not surprised that music THIS GOOD slipped under my radar. A few years ago i listened to Cocteau Twins after hearing of them a few years prior. Listening to "Lazy Calm" for the first time, knowing its been around for awhile is simultaneously heaven & major culture shock.

  • @michaeledwards6890
    @michaeledwards6890 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I hadnt realized this had such an awesome music video to it though, serious props that was epic!

  • @approvememos
    @approvememos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can't believe this song is 7 years old already

  • @dawnpalm5357
    @dawnpalm5357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why it took 2 years for this song to find me...but it only took 5 mins for me to buy the cd. This album (Transcendence) is brilliant. This video is ^^^ brilliant. I have NEVER bought an album 5 mins. after hearing 1 song. NEVER.

  • @GeminiWoods
    @GeminiWoods 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow... This is awesome. I've loved Devin's music since I first heard Ocean Machine years ago. This definitely gave me chills all over again.

  • @carylvega7729
    @carylvega7729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn!.another late DTP discovering fan....rolling over his videos/musics for a month now and...Touchdown! right in the heart! In his long travel for debuilding/rebuilding his mind, SuperHuman Devin construct the best needle ever made to touch any humindkind heart (nice isnt?)

  • @TheMafiapro
    @TheMafiapro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw this guy live at the Graspop Festival this year. Needless to say I was in love with the music and of course Devin himself after like 5 seconds.

  • @SergiuCrisan
    @SergiuCrisan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dedicate this to you Bob! You will forever be in our hearts and your music in our souls

  • @DaelinD
    @DaelinD 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    What!? A "serious" Dev music video? Where's the irony? Where's the absurdity? The ridiculousness? But Dev is the ultimate fourth dimensional guitar hero! Phooey! Indeed, phooey!

    • @Voidhowl.
      @Voidhowl. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You mean finally serious, right?

    • @shellybarr8222
      @shellybarr8222 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      DaelinD

    • @johnappleseed8369
      @johnappleseed8369 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +27sevenSToFo don't take everything so seriously dude, you need to chill man!

    • @Megawatt
      @Megawatt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fortunately, he checked all those qualities when he made this record. We really didn't need another "Lucky Animals" this time around.

    • @fragdanny
      @fragdanny 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +DaelinD Instead of "phooey", what I think he actually says is "fui", which can mean "I'm gone/I went/off I go" in Portuguese and maybe Spanish as well.

  • @MarkRossi
    @MarkRossi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    great song ! love it! hello From Moldova! Devin Townsend Project rocks!

  • @flamesofhell6449
    @flamesofhell6449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome singer. He’s from my country Canada and from my City Vancouver.

  • @JorgeFerreiraMusic
    @JorgeFerreiraMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Devin deserves more credit, sadly if we were the 70's listening to this he would be equaly inovative, but 1000x more hailed and loved

  • @angelisreal
    @angelisreal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is such a huge difference from his Strapping young lad days, and I love both

  • @charvelgtrs
    @charvelgtrs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please watch the live version he did recently for NHS. His performance was absolutely beautiful.

  • @thesting6820
    @thesting6820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy Shjt! I can’t get enough of Devin Townsend’s music! What a talent and what great music!
    Of all Devin Townsend’s qualities such as, talent, voice, compositional prowess, showmanship and playing, I feel that his greatest quality is creativity. He is monstrously creative, in a time when most people are not.

    • @alex.starostin
      @alex.starostin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is almost unfair that one man has got so much creativity while others are starving. He already released 25 goddamn studio albums of original music and all that in 25 years! And most of them are of very good and consistent quality. Absolutely insane

    • @thesting6820
      @thesting6820 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alex.starostin Yes, I agree, but if he is that talented, then he should make 25 albums. Steve Vai recognized his talent, while few did so afterwards, except his fans and only after Devin made 25 albums.

    • @alex.starostin
      @alex.starostin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thesting6820 I'm glad I started listening to his music back in 2000 when nobody heard of him. "City" was his first album that I've listened to

    • @thesting6820
      @thesting6820 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alex.starostin Yeah, I just heard of him a year ago. So, I missed the boat and never had the benefit of enjoying Devin's music before it became more popular. He is soooo under-rated.

    • @alex.starostin
      @alex.starostin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thesting6820 Yeah, I think it's a shame that he's not known much more. The problem is that even though he released 25 albums since 1995, there hasn't been even one big hit which would've made mainstream public notice him. If only he had that one song and all the others were progressive rock/metal he would've been a lot more popular.

  • @JPGRAPHX3
    @JPGRAPHX3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The experience of watching and listening to this is like having just watched a full 2 hour movie of the most heartbreakingly beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is epic. I have tears in my eyes whenever I watch it.