DEVIN TOWNSEND - GENESIS ( REACTION )
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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For people who aren't familiar with Devin's music this song is like trying to drink from a fire hose.
LMAO great way of putting that.
So true.
Honestly, I've been a fan of Devin since 2004 but this one the best song he's ever composed. It's the ultimate culmination of everything that's Devin. I'd be sad if this was the first album to hear. YOU HAVE TO DESERVE THAT ALBUM! ♥️ And then there's the rest of the album which is sadly merely super stellar. 😁
Most accurate description of the first Devin experience.
How so?
Nailed it
Guys, buy this album to support Devin.
He put everything he had into this project. His house too.
Support artist!!! tyvm.
you neeed to react to "why?", from the same album. one of the MOST uplifting songs i have ever heard from dev
But just the song, I feel like the music video would take away a bit from a first listen
So much this.
redninja216 For what the song was going for, the music video was very disappointing IMO
I couldn't agree more. For someone new to Devin, telling them he wrote a musical on the same album that contains a song like "Hear Me", they'd probably be all, "Who the fuck is this clown?". But to me. I had zero hesitation or worry about Devins ability to pull it off. He's the only artist on this planet that could release an album like Empath, with such varied styles on it, and not only satisfy his diehard fans, but make it work in such a way that you could basically sneak it into ANY Disney movie and it would work without anyone batting an eyelash. Well, until you get to the "Let me go home" part. 🤟🏻😂 Devin Townsend is my personal lord and savior. #DevinIsGawd
I think that Genesis is one of the most original pieces of music ever created on this planet.And EMPATH is a crazy journey .Brilliant album
I couldn't agree more. But that's true of alot of Devins music. He's managed to write many unique and one of a kind pieces of music. It's why I love him so much. It's why his fans are so devoted to him.
This Genisis video was my first ever experience of Devin Townsend and totally blowed me away. Right after this I systematically listened to every other track he made (and that's a lot), and have been a great fan ever since. Devin is truly a musical genius and I think most of his work is amazing! "Why" is, as someone also mentioned, one of my favorite along with "Genesis".
The octopus is one of Devin's favorite animals. There is a lyric in 'Sprite' on this record, "octopus lovers are broken-hearted," which he had said was meant to refer to himself
There's a book called 'soul of an octopus' where the writer wanted to try and empathise with a creature that was as different to us as it's almost possible to be. Damned good book
I spent a long time never having a favorite band or musician, because there's just SO MUCH good music out there. However, over the last year or so, Devin has easily risen to fill that void. No other musician comes close to touching him.
Devin is a Genius Mastermind,
his music is so unique and emotional. In my opinion one of the best Musicians of the world.
Special Thanks to Devin for his support to SEA SHEPHERD. 🌊🐳
SO GLAD YOU 2 ARE DOING THIS SONG! It's the perfect blend of everything Devy has done over the last 25+ years.
Devin just ended his recent tour with his new band line up last week in Europe that started this past November into December with HAKEN and THE CONTORTIONIST and it was called "EMPATH VOL.1" (even though he jokingly says it should be called VOLUME 2 because he also did a tour earlier this year before he did his EMPATH tour where it was just him and an acoustic guitar and it was obviously amazing)
He hasn't done any material from Strapping Young Lad yet but he said he plans on doing it next year when he commences VOL. 2 (vol. 3 lol) and I CAN'T WAIT!!!
By the way, it's so cool how you 2 had the video in the background catching your reaction like Dev did in the original video LOL!
Mike Mo I’m attending the tour when he comes to the US! Two of my all time favorite artists touring with Devy! Super excited!!!
So true. Genesis is like everything Devin in one song. It's amazing. And I wish his tour was coming near me. I've only seen him live during his acoustic tour with Avatar after he disbanded DTP. Bummed me out. But still amazing.
Love you guys, on empathy - I used to have a dopamine imbalance issue, and I couldn't be sad. I lacked empathy. I got better. Now I have developed empathy. I am a much better person now. to myself and to others. Things hurt more. But I know what it means to hurt others now. such a big change. 100% agree with your comments.
On Devy's music as a whole - I have a (release) chronological playlist - which is 26hrs long. You can absolutely feel his journey, and the common threads throughout all the projects. as he's grown, and he's matured, as new technology/means has allowed him to more completely deliver the vision. Is magic. Much love to you.
Im pretty sure its too long, but Singularity from the same album is my absolute favorite song off of the album. Its like 23minutes or something ridiculous like that. Hope you guys get to it and to see you enjoy the heck out of it.
Hi guys. I‘m glad you’re finally doing some Empath. This album to me is not only his best effort but also one of my top 5 albums of all times. Genesis is meant to be some kind of overture to the album, where he forshadows things to come. Combining all the styles and sounds that follow throughout the album. It is a lot to take in at first, but after several listens you will get the „architecture“ of the song, and despite all the changes is really works as a song itself. I saw him live a few weeks ago and this song closed the main set and went down like hurricane with the crowd. Absolutely epic and awesome.
You should definately do this album in full, because it is like an epic movie you have to watch again and again.
That makes sense, thanks ✊🤘
Best Dev album and my favorite of the 2010s
Exactly. He said he put Genesis at the beginning becuase it's meant to be a teaser/mixture of everything else on the album. It has every style he used for each other song. It's jsut such a powerful and amazing song. Quite possibly his new Kingdom. 🤟🏻😁
I love this song and the video for it. It is a tornado of music. He used 3 different drummers on this one song. The message is good, and the themes you hear on this song play out through the whole Empath album. I hope you react to more songs from it if you haven't heard them already! Spirits Will Collide, Why and Evermore. And if you want Strapping, check out Hear Me. Dude from Nickelback sings on the chorus (along with Anneke)
She i crying on the word Genesis? Girl, You understand me!
Moooooooooooo~ GENESIIIIIIIIIIS!
I'm used to Devin, but I had a similar reaction. And laughter, lots of it. It's the most Devy song out there.
I would love to sit with you both and drink a beer (or more) and talk about everything. You are so intelligent, sweet and respectful. If one day you came to Brazil, let me know!
There is just something extremely lovable about Devin :>
Absolutely love her reaction to this. So visceral and totally on point.
A lot of great artists are "smart" BECAUSE they are broken... Being "broken" isn't really a bad thing... its how we thrive
I think Devin put the kitten break in the song for you specifically sistah.😂
Devin will be performing "Ocean Machine - Biomech" live on May 1st. I'm looking forward to this, details on Devins web page
I come back to this video when I’m having a bad day. It makes me feel great!
Definitely recommend listening to his podcast. He’s been discussing the backgrounds and writing/recording of his recordings including SYL. Not sure if you guys have heard it since this video has been posted. Cheers
Been a fan of his since Punky Brüster. Got every album.
He's such a talent. We can't lose him!
Love your reaction videos to devin. It is so raw and real. You guys are awesome. 💜
Genesis was kind of meant to be an overture to the rest of the album- kind of like when you watch an old musical and before the movie starts a big instrumental medley of all the songs in it plays beforehand. If you want to know what the rest of the album sounds like, Genesis is a great preview, but that's why it is so amazingly bizarre as a stand alone song.
In response to what Wolf said about similarities in his music, there are actually a couple albums of Devin's where he flips the script and departs from his "normal" sound almost entirely. "Ghost" and "Casualties of Cool" are straight up ambient Americana and "The Hummer" is a completely instrumental electronic thing. Its one of the reasons I love listening to him so much, he has music to fit every mood and he's amazing at all of it.
Please listen to Death of Music live at Royal Albert!
Make it the whole trilogy, breathtaking.
I'm glad it took this long for Halflifesistah to to listen to this song. You have to diserve this one to really appreciate it. 🙂
Genesis is an amalgam of the entire album in one song as far as styles are concerned. He did it as a teaser for the album
Wow. I feel like I really relate with you when you said that the song felt 3 dimensional. I have been listening to Devin for a few years now and have always felt like the wall of sound would bombard me from all directions, especially when listening to Devin's music with eyes closed.
The "background" singer is Annekke van Giersbergen. Definitely Devin's female singing equivalent.
Honestly, I've been a fan of Devin since 2004 but this one the best song he's ever composed. This song is the ultimate culmination of everything that's Devin. I'd be sad if this was the first album to hear. YOU HAVE TO DESERVE THAT ALBUM! ♥️ And then there's the rest of the album which is sadly merely super stellar. 😁
You have to go to a concert.
I don't know if you know, but check out Devin Townsend Toontrack Challenge. He writes/creates a complete song in just 2 hours. It's well worth a couple of hours of your time, if you want to see his creative process and how he creates his "wall of sound".
Devin is headlining my yearly festival Bloodstock here in the UK next year and has said he is wanting to play plenty Strapping material, releasing a list of songs for the fans to actually pick the set list!
Also, Spirits Will Collide will have you in pieces, I’m not one to get overly emotional and it breaks me every time.
genesis was created as a title piece for empath and was meant to reflect kind of everything direction in the album in one song ^^
He played "Love" acoustic when I saw him this year...
"This is too much." nope, baby. This is just the beginning. 😁
YOU HAVE TO SEE HIM LIVE!!!
Also, listen to the whole album. I saw him live in Prague on November 2019. He even dedicated one of the singles from this album to someone who committed a suicide. This is the happiest thing he's ever recorder.
I agree. I get so envious of people jsut starting their journey into the world of Devin Townsend. I've been a fan for years now and I'm still listening to him almost exclusively on a daily basis.
@@xMRxZEROx I know right? I've been a fan since 2005 when I randomly stumbled on Strapping Young Lad. The latest record is the very best he's recorded so far. It has to be deserved. 😎
@@czdot I agree. Since his solo ventures after Strapping, this is easily his best album as a whole since Epicloud. I think Genesis may become his new Kingdom. Amazing track. Amazing album. Only album with a musical on it that I listen to daily. 🤟🏻😂
I love the honest and heartfelt reaction to this. I still remember the first time I listened to this track (and the album as a whole), and I think the memory will stay with me. Genesis has become my favourite Devin song, or songs; because it really is a collective of musical themes and emotions.
I also really appreciate your thoughts on suicide, and the beauty of "how they meet their maker is their right while they're alive". That's an aspect of the song I'd not considered or interpreted until now. And a huge thumbs up for Duncan Trussel! Do you have a link/reference for where the clip at the end originated from?
Namaste
Definitely need to check out universal flame live at Royal Albert Hall by Devin Townsend
My life need the change that he made from Strapping young lad to what he is now but im stuck on the Alien album phase of my mind set.
What made him change his mind?
@@richtigersoan i think just getting sober and just a new world view. Getting out of his own head and the realization that its all about others and not about yourself.
@@TheRealAb216 wishing u good luck finding your answer! I've seen quite similar and got out of that mostly. Can't tell u how tho, it's different for every body I guess. For me it was crucial to realise I'm worthy.
Alien along with literally everything else Devin has touched is amazing.
Suicide is a tough one to understand if you haven't experienced those types of emotions before.
I tried taking my own life a number of times in my teens because almost every day was filled with violence and abuse. I've had 3 suicides in my immediate family and we have a history of mental illness. when depression comes on, its not a choice, nor am i choosing to think negatively out of stubbornness.
The general theme of Empath is anti suicide. songs like "spirits will collide" perfectly illustrate the intent behind the song. It was actually discovering Devin's stuff 17 years ago that helped pull me out of that dark headspace. the lyrics of SYL really felt like a parallel of my inner mind and it helped me work things out in a non destructive format. now i am a musician and write my own music. sometimes the best thing to do with destructive energy is to tunnel it into creativity. the more people who can relate to the art, the less they feel alone :)
That is good advice, glad you made it through the darkness ❤️✊🤘
Devin played Love during one of his quarantine fund raisers.
Both Devin Townsend AND RAMMSTEIN I am going to see this year...Nightwish is the only one I'll have to check off afterwards. I'm so stoked!
Ahh Devy.. I saw him live a month ago and did a meet&greet, it was awesome. The best concert I've seen. Seen him live three times now. Genesis is just insane live!
You gotta react to "Why" and "singularity", they are utter masterpieces.
The look of joy on his face, and bewilderment on her face is Devin Townsend in a nutshell lol
Being a very big Dev fan I would say Genesis could be a look back in time travelling from childhood to now. We hear all mental stafes through his musical career in a way.
Just my thought. Was nice charing your reaction on this complex and yet extremly satisfying musical ride.
👍
I love how visibly shook she is by the time the song reaches the first blast beat part.
This song literally makes you feel all the emotions a living being CAN feel by design.
Devin IS Metal's Frank Zappa which is awesome considering Steve Vai discovered Devin and Frank discover Steve.
For contrast: This was the first song i listened to of Devin Townsend's where i knew it was him... had no idea before this that he even existed, much less that he was the lead man for SYL. ... p.s. in high school i loved that song Love? but it was a passing fad for me.
Definatly his MASTERPIECE,the essence of more than 20 Years Heavy Devy Journey....a mindblowing Rollercoaster for sure ;) ....Sistah,your reaction is priceless ;) ....Genesis is the summary of the whole Empath Album....
I love this album. Have you heard his jazz experiments? I really love it too, check out Devin Townsend ft. Ché Dorval - The Code, it’s sooo hypnotic !
Wow. I felt myself reflected watching you both react. Smiling, grooving, tearing up, and speechless. Thanks for opening you whole being to this. Would you consider reacting to Rishloo's "Landmines?"
Also, I see the "how you meet your maker" more as a "how you find God" than suicide. The video is showing many different religions/worldviews during that line. We are all beautiful light seeking light.
I really enjoyed it, think I will have to have a listen again, awesome video as always 💕😘😍😁
LOVE this album so much! Going to see Dev in Pontiac next month!!!!! Please react to "Why?" off Empath! it's so great!
This was myy first devin townsend album, the first song even. Oh my, I HAD to buy the album, specially after hearing "why?"
Little guest solo from Steve Vai in there
I wasn't sure about this song at first either but now it's one of the songs I play the most. It's so unique and great.
That album art is awesome!
essentially Genesis is supposed to act as an overture to the entire album while also trying to represent the entirety of existence in musical form as the wall of sound, it's a theme he explores and expands on in all the subsequent songs, culminating in Singularity.
This song is definitely more along the lines of TOOL in the sense that you have to listen to it and absorb it and let it percolate in your brain over a couple listens, as you listen to it a few more times your ears and brain will begin to get the rhythm to the song down and be able to listen to it without feeling overwhelmed
I remember hearing this at midnight when it released and having much the same reaction of Sistah just being taken aback and needing to process everything I had just absorbed from the song... I look forward to and really hope you guys check out the rest of the album and do reactions because it is such a beautifully done album conceptually and lyrically.
The entire album start to finish is definitely a journey and a story as well
I'll fully admit as someone who lives daily with severe depression this album was super cathartic and healing for me to listen through
Please, PLEASE do a review of Why?.
It's beautiful, emotional and euphoric. I would be so happy if you guys gave it a review.
It's a very personal song for me.
Lots of love.
Love the smiles!
He just played strapping young lad material on the 70000 tons of metal cruise!
Check out Vai's Sex & Religion album that Devin was singing on.
I had to listen to Empath 3 or 4 times. I know you like Dev as much as I do, invest some time, and there is some great music to get to know after a while.
With her 3d experience, he's mixed this album for 7.1 surround sound- he says "you can hear everything"
Hell yeah! If you haven't already, check out Juular by Devin. Amazing song, crazy vid.
Seeing Devin this year on Metaldays!!!!!!!he is sharing the list of 3 bands I need to see live.
You just gotta listen to "Spirits will collide" from the same album. One of the best songs I have ever heard.
HalfLifeSistah - Do you remember Angra?? The Power Metal band from Brazil?? You should hear to their first formation... There's a song called Carolina IV... it's a medieval-like song in their Holy Land album about caravel sailing and the brazilian discovery... there are so many amazing arrangements there that will blow your mind. This was with their first vocalist Andre Matos who passed away in June of this year... Totaly different thing from the other vocalist you heard!! React to the lyric version, so you can follow "the journey" if you will!! thanks !!
Similarly to John Mayer i am just finding out now that a lot of my favorite songs growing up were written by the same person. First with JM, now with DT. LOL
Love that larimar necklace!
The lady definitely seems to have had a preconception going into it about what the music would be. At first it seems like ye lady were wondering if something was gonna come scare you. But nothing did. More like pleasantly surprised right? I'm guessing... Anyways, cheers yall!
Ttysl
Make GeneSista Cry!
Utter fecking genius
Omg finally someone understands! It's an endless battle. God, anyone who says giving up is the easy way has never tried. There is no more difficult thing to do. Don't worry about me though. Ive made it through for the most part. But it means such a great deal to hear someone understanding. Thank you. Sometimes you dont want to face the fact that it will never be any easier. We will always have to struggle, every day. Life is balance my friends every euphoric moment you experienced will have a negative parallel. The good moments pass and are taken for granted. We never think of what mind of hell we will have to endure as payment eventually. God for this reason I hope I never do have a perfect day.
All roads lead to Devin
Can't wait for you to reach the chorus of kittens
U guys are so so cool!
Love this soo much The setlist was:
Borderlands
Evermore
War
Sprite
Coast
Gato
Heaven Send
Ain't Never Gonna Win
Deadhead
Why?
Lucky Animals
Castaway
Genesis
Spirits Will Collide
Disco Inferno
Kingdom
He ended with Kingdom, nice!
They opened up with Borderlands? That’s fucking awesome. That’s my favorite off of Empath
He has performed SYL material in recent times, before Covid hit. He was planning on doing a lot of SYL material with having Krimh as his touring drummer. luckily I got to see Devin when Accelerated Evolution came out at ProgPower. I also got to see SYL on the Alien tour with Soilwork, Fear Factory, and Darkane...talk about the best tour ever! Also got to see Nightwish with Tarja at ProgPower, but need to see them with Floor(prefer Floor with After Forever myself though).
He played a lot of SYL songs on 70000 tones of Metal 2020.
love from me to you
Saw Rammstein in late summer and Devin Townsend just last month. Both incredible shows in totally different ways. Just saying!😊
The album is awesome, this song is all over the place, but for a reason. Devin explains in this video: ua-cam.com/video/VRRfMJn3Wno/v-deo.html You have to check out Spirits Will Collide and Evermore too. Stormbending from the previous album is great too and very uplifting. Cheers!
Genesis...Creation is chaotic
Wall of sound visualised
Haha this live my brain exploded
Hi, babe! ^_^///
That's how it left me feeling, too, lol! xD
If you haven't already, give a listen to Mountain Heart by Church of the Cosmic Skull. One of my all time favorites.
love this song .. but how come you havent done a reaction to devin townsend - spirits will colide yet?
Nope, I heard Love live this year. He is playing some SYL now
Has Sistah listened to any Strapping yet?
Yes, showed her Love a couple months ago, it's free to view on her Patreon 👍
@@WolfKain awesome, thank for letting me know
I guess Genesis would pretty much be the overture to the themes of Empath musically and lyrically. Amazing reaction as always guys!
You have to try the quarantine projet by Devin
And "Why" too!!!!
So random, so Devy.
DT in Orlando in March. I think you guys are close?
Nice, than's going on the calendar, thanks! :-)
See you there!
INTENSO
I still feel suicide is cowardice, although I have/had horrible depression and contemplated it at some points in my life. I personally feel this is why I can have that opinion wholeheartedly.
Hello, I just started watching your channel and I was really taken in with what you are all doing. It makes me , as an old timer, see younger folks with open minds when it comes to music. I really appreciate that. How can I put forward a couple of songs that I think you would like. I’ve looked thru your post and I have not seen these particular songs. I know this is not where I should contact you, so please let me know where, if you can. Thank you.
Thanks for calling us "younger" lol 😆 best way is to through Patreon or donation support. You'll find the links in the description. Free options can be done through joining her Twitch stream or just putting it here. We occasionally pick random suggestions to add to her Reaction Roulette series. Works like a lottery. Thanks again for liking what we do 🤗
It's all seriousness during the intro... then the video madness starts... o.O
Maybe it;s me, but Wolf sported a smile from almost the start to the end, also were you crying?
tbh, I already saw the video as soon as it was uploaded month ago...
Shinedown 'MONSTERS' would be a great reaction video if you have not already done it...!!!
Yeah, especially because Devin recommended it in this song...😉
Such an epic song. One of my favourites from him. If I could listen to only one Devin song ever again, it'd have to be this one.
For a deeply moving song to react to, you should do 'Refuge' by Steven Wilson, unofficial video:
ua-cam.com/video/K5sxF1r3uN0/v-deo.html