He's more inspirational than most realize. He's so inspirational, I'll never need to meet him. It's enough to know he existed at some point in the universe - that ball of message energy to our pain, and to relieve some of that he suffered so dearly for others who might be so similarly questing about for their actual path, the one they CHOOSE for the rest of their lives. Devin chose SUPER wisely, and as a sufferer for over half a century from what we now know to be ADHD, there is life, there is more than just survival, there is growth, there is peace. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ After removing himself from the music industry, Townsend cut his trademark hair off[50] and gave up drinking and smoking.[51] Townsend found it "disconcerting" that he had difficulty writing music without drugs, and that he had trouble identifying his purpose as a musician. He spent a year producing albums in absence of writing, but found it unrewarding and decided to "pick up the guitar and just write".[50] This began a period of "self discovery"[51] where he learned "how to create without drugs".[52] Townsend is married to Tracy Turner, his girlfriend since he was 19.[119] She gave birth to their first son, Reyner Liam Johnstan Townsend, on October 4, 2006.[120] In an interview in December 2011, Townsend stated that he has been a vegetarian for most of the last twenty years because of ethical reasons. However, he is not an activist.[121] Townsend has revealed in interviews that he suffers from depression.[122] He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder around 1998, a condition that was unknowingly exacerbated by his alcohol and drug use at the time; he has been sober and free of anti-psychotic medication since 2007.[37]
In a brilliant flash of clarity - I realized after all that time that it was okay to be me, even though part of that realization was that I had never, ever, ever in my entire life felt so before that very moment.
Gawd,...I LOVE this guy. He's such an amazing and ENORMOUSLY creative artist....and witty too! He's a full blown Robin Williams comedian too! Just listening to him TALK is fascinating.
The best guitar videos are those that make you pick up your guitar. I'm only 4 minutes in and already have three of them hanging around my neck. I need a break.
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who loves playing guitar but who is really awkward about talking about it in front of a bunch of people. I'm in love with the music, but showing off. I find that the best stuff comes out of my guitar when I don't care what people will think of it.
That AX8 he is playing through sounds killer. Fractal is the way to go now days. Cant wait to see him in Toronto next month. Love that guitar man it's beautiful.
I could listen to Dev for hours upon hours. He's even coming to my city next month but sadly it's a standing room only place and between my sore back and my little wife, we wouldn't get to see anything. On another note though. What a beautiful guitar! I have to wonder if that finish is ever going to be available to the public. And what can I get for an old kidney?
I've got these Fluence pickups in my EC-1000 and they're truly something else. About to surgically swap them into a custom Warmoth Strat with a Sustainiac. Excited for the results!
Beautiful tones made me buy the pickups and I don’t even have a guitar to put them in 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 You know you got a great product when I’m shopping for a guitar to put the pickups in lol 😂
If you replace all letters in his name with the letter "S", his name becomes "Sssss Ssssssss". I'm not saying it makes any sense but it's the truth and we should all accept the truth.
There was more than C major! He modulated keys quite a bit but is definitely known for his open tuning style. Not to mention those chunky metal riffs 🤟🏼
Me to I have been trying to play along with Devin for years now and the clean stuff he has been coming out with is what I end to default to now. There's magic in those notes.
Could someone explain to me how his wah set up that he was talking about works? I loved the idea of a smooth transition like he said. This was a really awesome informative video thanks dev!
The Rhythm patch is clipping pretty bad... Nonetheless, its Devin! Wonder if Fishman will ever release a 7 string set for his signatures, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.
@@robeasthope6494 his masterbuilt Stormbender 7 string supposedly has Devin Signatures on it. If they do exist then why not make them available to the public?
Niemand it’s all clipped, whoever recorded this failed us all, kinda ruined this with that awful clipping 🤬 apparently nobody was watching the mixer or did a sound check.
I don’t get the hate, it’s their time, it’s their choice. It may differ from your experience but that doesn’t make it wrong. Look at you, attending a live event and not capturing it forever on a digital device, lifeless pinhead. See how stupid that sounds? PS it’s a NAMM show, hardly a $$$$ Show is it?
@@vernonbear But there's already official cameras there that are actually hooked into the mixer... Why the fuck would you need to record it on your tinny iCrap?
...but... Devy...you can AFFORD to have that opinion on cab sims. Not necessarily disagreeing with you, just saying, through necessity, I've found some I.R. packs to be better than shitty, and that area of digital simulation to be the least egregious of technological crutches. Edit: cue moment of feeling like a dumbass. As soon as I unpaused it after making that comment, he begins to speak of I.R.'s being infinitely better than actual cab sims. (Facepalm) Likely to get deservedly roasted on this one.
Greg Merritt no need to be that harsh on yourself. Cab IRs are great, set and forget no accidentally losing the spot but you don’t get the mojo of your unique room sound. Trade offs man.
Greg Merritt I get great results with the Ownhammer stuff with amp sims and tube amps. I own all of their IRS. It’s about choosing the right mic that was used for the IR and what the job requires. SM57 for dark sounding amps since it’s a brighter sounding microphone. Some form of Condenser for bright sounding Amps to darken the tone. Then are in betweens and microphones that are versatile or do clean tones well. I also recently had great success with STL Tonality using default Cabs with no IRS and getting great results. Keep practicing dude it took me a while but I more or less “get it” now. It’s also good to have as many tools under your belt as possible.
Is it just me or does everyone just laugh at everything he says like a bunch of kiss asses? I love Devin but man, they act like everything he says is the funniest shit they've ever heard.
Imo this guy is worth attending any gear show to see perform, even if you ignore all the gear. One of the best we will see in our lifetimes.
Framus absolutely knocked it out of the park with the finish on that Stormbender......just beautifully stunning.
Serious piece of wood. Amazing finish on it
@TheHawk05 amen! This song is so underrated. Stormbending is absolutely incredible.
my mans out here with goofy socks and skechers hell yes
Lol funny you mention that! I gifted Devin those socks last year when he was touring with Avatar! He called them Octosocks! 😂
Love listening to Devin talk. So refreshing and humble. Inspirational.
He's more inspirational than most realize. He's so inspirational, I'll never need to meet him. It's enough to know he existed at some point in the universe - that ball of message energy to our pain, and to relieve some of that he suffered so dearly for others who might be so similarly questing about for their actual path, the one they CHOOSE for the rest of their lives. Devin chose SUPER wisely, and as a sufferer for over half a century from what we now know to be ADHD, there is life, there is more than just survival, there is growth, there is peace.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
After removing himself from the music industry, Townsend cut his trademark hair off[50] and gave up drinking and smoking.[51] Townsend found it "disconcerting" that he had difficulty writing music without drugs, and that he had trouble identifying his purpose as a musician. He spent a year producing albums in absence of writing, but found it unrewarding and decided to "pick up the guitar and just write".[50] This began a period of "self discovery"[51] where he learned "how to create without drugs".[52]
Townsend is married to Tracy Turner, his girlfriend since he was 19.[119] She gave birth to their first son, Reyner Liam Johnstan Townsend, on October 4, 2006.[120]
In an interview in December 2011, Townsend stated that he has been a vegetarian for most of the last twenty years because of ethical reasons. However, he is not an activist.[121]
Townsend has revealed in interviews that he suffers from depression.[122] He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder around 1998, a condition that was unknowingly exacerbated by his alcohol and drug use at the time; he has been sober and free of anti-psychotic medication since 2007.[37]
In a brilliant flash of clarity - I realized after all that time that it was okay to be me, even though part of that realization was that I had never, ever, ever in my entire life felt so before that very moment.
Gawd,...I LOVE this guy. He's such an amazing and ENORMOUSLY creative artist....and witty too! He's a full blown Robin Williams comedian too! Just listening to him TALK is fascinating.
The best guitar videos are those that make you pick up your guitar. I'm only 4 minutes in and already have three of them hanging around my neck. I need a break.
Lol true
easily one of the most beautiful guitars ever made
Dev is such a hippy. I love him. I love his fans too. Hi guys! :D
What an UNDERRATED musician! What an amazing influence!!!
I always said Devin is always the bridesmaid never the bride!
The highlight of NAMM.
I'm a simple man. I see Devin Townsend, I hit 👍
Not that I could ever afford that particular guitar anytime remotely soon, but oh man, it's pretty
Warwick is making a budget stormbender. So still expensive but not car down payment expensive
It’s only $16k 😒
It really is gorgeous.
@@mojoredfoot isent that the price of the original and not the budget one
@@mojoredfoot they have a version that is in the 1500 euro range. Its just gota be releases
Dev mentions around 19:35 he's currently working on 4 records and a musical.
I am so glad he is doing them. I heard some clips of some new stuff he is working on and it sounds really good.
@@paulmerritt8593 How? Where???
Its literally 5 seconds before that. I waited so long to hear it.
@@mathiasbowser570 Whoops. My bad, lol.
There will probably be coffee and poundcakes that are actually really spongy ballsacs
Look at that audience! Dev's music touches so many walks if life! Truly a transcendent talent!
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who loves playing guitar but who is really awkward about talking about it in front of a bunch of people. I'm in love with the music, but showing off. I find that the best stuff comes out of my guitar when I don't care what people will think of it.
It's so cool that he's giving away all his secrets. Love him!
That AX8 he is playing through sounds killer. Fractal is the way to go now days. Cant wait to see him in Toronto next month. Love that guitar man it's beautiful.
The Fractal FM3 (next gen / replacement for the AX8) should be getting released in the next week or two.
Hope you've got tickets. I just looked and the show is sold out. Sad but true.
@@nahnotsomuch2292 That's what they said in August.
He’s just awesome! Cheers Richard from Paris
Man that new finish he has for his framous guitar is godly.
I could listen to Dev for hours upon hours. He's even coming to my city next month but sadly it's a standing room only place and between my sore back and my little wife, we wouldn't get to see anything. On another note though. What a beautiful guitar! I have to wonder if that finish is ever going to be available to the public. And what can I get for an old kidney?
I have back issues too 😭 My last time seeing Prince in Vegas my back was killing me and it ruined my experience. Back pain sucks 💔
Going to be rocking a back brace to see Devin next month. Fingers crossed it allows me to enjoy the show
I've got these Fluence pickups in my EC-1000 and they're truly something else. About to surgically swap them into a custom Warmoth Strat with a Sustainiac. Excited for the results!
I got a nice legator guitar seven string now I want to mod it with these.
Instant goosebumps when you start to play love you Lots Devin ❤️❤️
I'm a simple man. I see Devy, I watch and like.
13:15 Riff from Devin Townsend Band - Away
28:20 riff from ziltoid 1 album
@@AntoineGrasserguitar By your command
Wish he played it live more
I'm getting those pickups now! Devin is a beast mode player!
Wow, that is one visually stunning, beautiful guitar.....oh and it sounds pretty good too!
Finally there is a guy that loves his WAH more than Kirk Hammett!
You mean Jerry Cantrell?
Zen Vape Kirk Cantrell is what he meant
16:32, a little preview of Heartbreaker from Lightwork. No one knew.
Jesus, what a beautiful guitar
That guitar sound...🎖️
Man of beauty...
Amazing reverb!!!!!
Eric Casper it’s echo not heavy reverb.
@@jasonmccombs8123
it's both, and probably multiple different ones, because that's what Townsend is all about.
Beautiful tones made me buy the pickups and I don’t even have a guitar to put them in 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
You know you got a great product when I’m shopping for a guitar to put the pickups in lol 😂
That Framus Stormbender 😩😩😩
Fuck that reminded me what a glorious song Away is..
If you replace all letters in his name with the letter "S", his name becomes "Sssss Ssssssss". I'm not saying it makes any sense but it's the truth and we should all accept the truth.
The Artist known as silent H
Indeed
I never imagined I'd be sitting listening to someone riff in C major for a half an hour, much less literally tuned to C major, but here we are.
LMAO!
And you love every fucking minute of it
There was more than C major! He modulated keys quite a bit but is definitely known for his open tuning style. Not to mention those chunky metal riffs 🤟🏼
awesome
I want that guitar NOW!!!!!!
Totally hypnotic.
Stormbender, my new dream of guitar
Totally AMAZING!!
that guitar is a magnificent stallion.. i want it inside of me...
Only need about 4 million streams on Spotify to fund it! ;)
JEEZ!
ouch
@@bdamotta that one yea but they are makeing a 1500 euro version just not in hippy tiedie
Nff yeah, I know. I have the Teambuilt model. Great guitar.
Love the Empath octopus socks
fkn amazing LOVIE IT
18:14 the beard guy on the far right remembers Viet Nam
He's having flashbacks to Namm
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH ... damn dude !!! how the heck did you see that hahahahah
Well, I just became a Devin Townsend fan
lol me too bro Where the f have I been ??
Welcome the water is warm and the back catalogue is extensive.. like really extensive
Same here
Check out his latest album Empath
That guitar is so amazing looking, I expected to see Slepinir running along it somwhere
would like to know his complete signal chain
Is this the guy from Strapping Young Lad?
yes
eric hughes bro you got a lot of catching up to do with this monster
This man is Strapping Young Lad
@@elproducto78 well... He & Gene Hoglan at the least.
That "warm up" tho
Shit was a tear jerker for sure
These octopus socks 🤩
this jam session put Kirk Hammet in tears
kind of want his hoodie.
A monster talent.
What is that clean tone? Wow
Jason Kerr check this out. m.ua-cam.com/video/5bwVi0N0EZM/v-deo.html
Nice tones, but how comfy are those coloured socks?
"Octopus lovers are broken hearted"
Good to see that someone’s asking the hard hitting questions
I have those same socks. I can strum a few basic chords..so that's not it.
sick ass guitar!
his socks are lit
Those three chords at 9:18 got me...
Me to I have been trying to play along with Devin for years now and the clean stuff he has been coming out with is what I end to default to now. There's magic in those notes.
That Mooer Ocean Machine he designed is fn Pissah! Sounds killa!
Ohhh that guitaaaaaar😍😍
Yo is that Lyle Rath at 15:19
Devin is using an AX8 here.....are these patches available for download ??
what Brand guitar is that ? I really like his style !
Framus
Framus Stormbender. I know because I love Stormbending. :D
Nice... Away
Could someone explain to me how his wah set up that he was talking about works? I loved the idea of a smooth transition like he said. This was a really awesome informative video thanks dev!
The Rhythm patch is clipping pretty bad... Nonetheless, its Devin! Wonder if Fishman will ever release a 7 string set for his signatures, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.
He certainly has a seven string one
@@robeasthope6494 his masterbuilt Stormbender 7 string supposedly has Devin Signatures on it. If they do exist then why not make them available to the public?
Niemand it’s all clipped, whoever recorded this failed us all, kinda ruined this with that awful clipping 🤬 apparently nobody was watching the mixer or did a sound check.
Music style reminds me of buckethead
What
Are you serious cuz I don't think so
nice
Like Devin needs a name tag lol!
What's effects processor is he using??
9:37 Fractal Audio AX8
I was kinda hoping you would say it was a zoom 505 or some other budget processor lol
where'd ma fukin vibe go?
Nice octosocks Dev 😁
Devin satriani?
Devin town-vai
nothing better than a dude holding a big ass screen in the front row
It’s Dave Townsend only time
Who's Dave Townsend?
What a Noob. I can...just kidding. I suck, this is great!
We know you were.
1:16 There's my favorite McDouchebag!
Did I see beav!?
My guitar doesnt do that
Liquidy Psy Beamz
His guitar is lgbtqxyz^3rd dimension friendly
Dimiola designed a priceless PRS done in rainbow maple goodness also.
Some people aren't happy unless there bitching something or someone
10:06 the sockets' and the guitar's colours are the same.
Socks?
@ Oh yes!
This is literally being filmed. Why do people need to get their phones out and do it themselves??
I was thinking, "That hat doesn't go with that hoodie." until he grabbed the guitar. Mm-hm. Never mind.
Amazing as always. More amazing is the lifeless pinheads filming instead of being fully present for a once in a lifetime experience. Sad.
Jolly Voqar
Someone has to make the sacrifice
I don’t get the hate, it’s their time, it’s their choice. It may differ from your experience but that doesn’t make it wrong. Look at you, attending a live event and not capturing it forever on a digital device, lifeless pinhead. See how stupid that sounds?
PS it’s a NAMM show, hardly a $$$$ Show is it?
@@vernonbear But there's already official cameras there that are actually hooked into the mixer... Why the fuck would you need to record it on your tinny iCrap?
That rainbow finish couldn't fit him better
Heavy Satriani influence
Yes on the cleans especially
Not really he's a Vai-guy
He was kinda mentored by vai for a year
@@zomgz932 Precisely. Also "Sex and religion" is a damn fine cup of coffee
...but... Devy...you can AFFORD to have that opinion on cab sims. Not necessarily disagreeing with you, just saying, through necessity, I've found some I.R. packs to be better than shitty, and that area of digital simulation to be the least egregious of technological crutches.
Edit: cue moment of feeling like a dumbass. As soon as I unpaused it after making that comment, he begins to speak of I.R.'s being infinitely better than actual cab sims. (Facepalm) Likely to get deservedly roasted on this one.
Greg Merritt no need to be that harsh on yourself. Cab IRs are great, set and forget no accidentally losing the spot but you don’t get the mojo of your unique room sound. Trade offs man.
@@RobertoReyesChHC That was my personal experience, even with free options.
Greg Merritt I get great results with the Ownhammer stuff with amp sims and tube amps. I own all of their IRS. It’s about choosing the right mic that was used for the IR and what the job requires. SM57 for dark sounding amps since it’s a brighter sounding microphone. Some form of Condenser for bright sounding Amps to darken the tone. Then are in betweens and microphones that are versatile or do clean tones well. I also recently had great success with STL Tonality using default Cabs with no IRS and getting great results. Keep practicing dude it took me a while but I more or less “get it” now. It’s also good to have as many tools under your belt as possible.
old rumbling man
CAPTIVATING
Joe Crapriani
he is supppperrrr stoned
Hes suuuuper sober. Hes been clean since like 08
whoever did the sound for this...not good....clipping, distorting all over the place!
Far too much reverb / echo
Is it just me or does everyone just laugh at everything he says like a bunch of kiss asses? I love Devin but man, they act like everything he says is the funniest shit they've ever heard.
So basically just play with an exorbitant amount of reverb and delay to the point where you’re guitar basically has no discernible tone
Over confidence individual or lack of confidence for public speaking. Term of skill or technical,,, #regular