One of my fondest and proudest dad moments was taking my eldest son to his first ever gig this year, of course it was Devin Townsend at Royal Albert Hall. He's such a legend and a real inspiration. A proper old school role model. Cheers Hevydevy!
So, I'm not someone who particularly enjoys a lot of Devin's music, honestly, but I very much appreciate the man. However, I get great joy out of listening to the man talk. Insightful, thoughtful, unique, compassionate.
My most cherished memory in my entire life is when me and one of my best friends Chilli met him after a gig in Nottingham. He was the most lovely, friendly and humble people I've ever met. The crazy Canadian played a bloody long gig and was outside with us fans for about 3 hours. He didn't leave to sleep until about 2am (I think...I ended up having to crawl to bed about 1am lol). I cannot wait until he's playing in Norwich next year. Got my ticket at 10:02am when they went on sale...at 10am 🤣🤣🤣 Edit: spelling
I feel like even though he explains it over and over in interviews that a lot of people don't grasp his writing process. To me it seems like his writing is his therapy, how he works through the events and feelings in his life, and it's interesting that he recognizes that once he's worked through it he can move on to the next thing instead of chasing the same thing over and over. Probably why his music is among the most genuine feeling I've ever heard.
Very good anthesis of what was going on during the pandemic too... everything you brought up was great about the Puzzle... It was a good press conference... Great stuff.
I didn’t expect to like “The Puzzle” as much as I do. I absolutely love it. It’s my ‘go to’ album to fall asleep to. It sounds completely different to me every time I listen to it.
I friggin' love....LOVE this guy! I have met him and talked to him several times and the guy is just sooooo "real". Just a humble guy that is so lovable.
If there is one thing that is intimidating about Devin, it's not that he is famous, it's his talent. He has the aura of someone who is out of this world. He also have an insane confidence.
Never heard of the guy before, and I just checked out his music. And do you know what. What an utterly boring music. Plus it sounds so generic and computer generated. His voice ain't good either. I am baffled about that he is popular at all, so I had to read up a little bit. Do you know what I found? Devin Townsend Project is on hiatus. When reading a snippet of his interviews recently, only thing I can sum up is an insecure guy who do not know what kind of music to write and settle with. Went through a lot of his music on Spotify. You know what, I found nothing good, and there is dozen of other music to listen to. This is a fact! Prove it? Just listen to what he says in interviews, giving up, and sum it together with how many individual streamers he's got on Spotify. Nuff said. Not everyone NEEDS to create music. Time for Devin to find a normal 9-17 job.
Man, I got a bit sad when the French man said that was the last question. I could listen to this man speak for hours. He's not only a great musician but he's also unapologetically authentic in how he just is. Fucking love this guy.
Honestly,during the first big wave of Covid, two people close to me got infected and died. Devin's pandemic shows helped me to survive the darkest hours.
As a fellow Canadian...I think Devon is one of our countries greatest accomplishments. He screams, he grinds, he rocks, he's got the voice of an opera singer...and he's incredibly intelligent, funny, and authentic at the same time. He should be our leader.
The whole concept of "being famous" is weird, maybe because i am from The Netherlands we love the "Down to earth" and have a saying "act normal, you are already acting strange enough". Now for progressive rock/metal more the alternative music the most musicians are very normal. There is not so much a social difference. What the fans needs to learn is "dont bother those people, let them have privacy". With the biggest respect, im totally not interested in his personal life. Devin makes fantastic music, i love his music, but he is the same as another human being. To make a sober comparison: if i am in a hospital for an operation. I dont care about his music, i want a good doctor. And at the end: i would like having a asshole of a doctor making me better, then a very nice doctor who does not know what he is doing....
Devin is... Devin. At least we have name to this phonemenom. It could be something else, but it is Devin. I think the best description would be an General of heavy metal.
My personal experience with Devin is, that after 15 seconds with him, you have forgotten, that he is famous.
Just a great guy to have a chat with.
Indeed
One of my fondest and proudest dad moments was taking my eldest son to his first ever gig this year, of course it was Devin Townsend at Royal Albert Hall. He's such a legend and a real inspiration. A proper old school role model. Cheers Hevydevy!
Hell of a first gig
So, I'm not someone who particularly enjoys a lot of Devin's music, honestly, but I very much appreciate the man. However, I get great joy out of listening to the man talk. Insightful, thoughtful, unique, compassionate.
My most cherished memory in my entire life is when me and one of my best friends Chilli met him after a gig in Nottingham. He was the most lovely, friendly and humble people I've ever met. The crazy Canadian played a bloody long gig and was outside with us fans for about 3 hours. He didn't leave to sleep until about 2am (I think...I ended up having to crawl to bed about 1am lol). I cannot wait until he's playing in Norwich next year. Got my ticket at 10:02am when they went on sale...at 10am 🤣🤣🤣
Edit: spelling
I feel like even though he explains it over and over in interviews that a lot of people don't grasp his writing process. To me it seems like his writing is his therapy, how he works through the events and feelings in his life, and it's interesting that he recognizes that once he's worked through it he can move on to the next thing instead of chasing the same thing over and over. Probably why his music is among the most genuine feeling I've ever heard.
Well...what else there is to say than he's a great guy!?🤘
Yes he is
Absolutely the best
Devin has to be amazing to interview. He gives such introspective and well-articulated responses it makes every question seem genius.
Yes Devin, let's all remember that we're all human beings and should be taking care of each other.
What an incredible human! Very easy to be a fan of Devin.
The “metal community” can be super judgmental. It’s really simple: let Dev be Dev.
Very good anthesis of what was going on during the pandemic too... everything you brought up was great about the Puzzle... It was a good press conference... Great stuff.
I didn’t expect to like “The Puzzle” as much as I do. I absolutely love it. It’s my ‘go to’ album to fall asleep to. It sounds completely different to me every time I listen to it.
@@lowenbad I agree with what i've heard of it...it does sound different every time you listen.
"Welcome to HellFest" "Why thank you, it is heavenly" 😂
I friggin' love....LOVE this guy! I have met him and talked to him several times and the guy is just sooooo "real". Just a humble guy that is so lovable.
Man, I'd listen to Devin talking for hours
Just a great interview......makes me smile.
Thx a lot
I didn't know Devin before yesterday...and man i love this Guy and his work...Pure original metal. Bravo.👏👏👏
Metal? 😂😂😂🤣🤣
@@rabarebra He!ho! It's surely not rap. Wake up.
If there is one thing that is intimidating about Devin, it's not that he is famous, it's his talent. He has the aura of someone who is out of this world. He also have an insane confidence.
Never heard of the guy before, and I just checked out his music. And do you know what. What an utterly boring music. Plus it sounds so generic and computer generated. His voice ain't good either. I am baffled about that he is popular at all, so I had to read up a little bit. Do you know what I found? Devin Townsend Project is on hiatus. When reading a snippet of his interviews recently, only thing I can sum up is an insecure guy who do not know what kind of music to write and settle with.
Went through a lot of his music on Spotify. You know what, I found nothing good, and there is dozen of other music to listen to. This is a fact! Prove it? Just listen to what he says in interviews, giving up, and sum it together with how many individual streamers he's got on Spotify. Nuff said. Not everyone NEEDS to create music. Time for Devin to find a normal 9-17 job.
Man, I got a bit sad when the French man said that was the last question. I could listen to this man speak for hours. He's not only a great musician but he's also unapologetically authentic in how he just is. Fucking love this guy.
22:16 zooms in on his legendary Canada tattoo 🤣🤣🤣
Just for you 😉
My son and i are ready for Paris!!! May be Toulouse and Clermond !!
"I'd get Enya to play Shitstorm" BHAHAHA
Can you imagine... Just imagine that for a minute 😂 😂 😂
@@j.alambertmetalator7417 Im here for it hahahaha
Honestly,during the first big wave of Covid, two people close to me got infected and died. Devin's pandemic shows helped me to survive the darkest hours.
Merci
All those ig bathroom pics just got more funny 😄 haha good one
Man, Dev is gold.
As a fellow Canadian...I think Devon is one of our countries greatest accomplishments. He screams, he grinds, he rocks, he's got the voice of an opera singer...and he's incredibly intelligent, funny, and authentic at the same time. He should be our leader.
As a Canadian, I prefer Devin……
Enya doing Shitstorm would be interesting 😝
Enya doing shitstorm would be amazing
Devin, the Dalai Lama of metal.
A 30th anniversary Sex and Religion tour?? YES!!!
I remember back in the strapping days I bumped into dev, fucked up in 7eleven. He farted in my hand. It made my 18y.o life still to be topped
I will say, if you would only remove the cringy intro, this would be a 10/10 video
Fuckin awesome 🤘
The whole concept of "being famous" is weird, maybe because i am from The Netherlands we love the "Down to earth" and have a saying "act normal, you are already acting strange enough".
Now for progressive rock/metal more the alternative music the most musicians are very normal. There is not so much a social difference.
What the fans needs to learn is "dont bother those people, let them have privacy". With the biggest respect, im totally not interested in his personal life.
Devin makes fantastic music, i love his music, but he is the same as another human being.
To make a sober comparison: if i am in a hospital for an operation. I dont care about his music, i want a good doctor.
And at the end: i would like having a asshole of a doctor making me better, then a very nice doctor who does not know what he is doing....
Devin is... Devin. At least we have name to this phonemenom. It could be something else, but it is Devin. I think the best description would be an General of heavy metal.
Devin solid musician, B leaguer
dont;e trust "the bald man".,.,hey!!.,`;;'.,