DEVIN TOWNSEND: Empath Documentary Episode 1 - "Thesis"
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DEVIN TOWNSEND 'Empath', out on 29th March 2019. Order now: Devin-Townsend.lnk.to/EmpathDO
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Canadian heavy music artist Devin Townsend has recently announced the release of his forthcoming new album ‘EMPATH’ for the 29th March 2019.
He also revealed that in the lead up to the album’s release, Devin will walk fans through how Empath came together with a series of documentary episodes recorded as phone conversations during the course of the albums recording.
Devin previously commented:
“Hello everybody, this is Devin Townsend and I would like to formally announce that after almost a year and a half of working, I have finished Empath. Now this record has taken me down a lot of very interesting psychological and technical avenues and the process was documented from the very get-go by a series of documentary videos that I have done, that outline everything from the gestation of the idea to the actualisation of it, through all the existential ups and downs that went on. As such this record is different to any record that I have released thus far, and trying to get people on board for what it is versus what it isn’t, I think needs to be dealt with in a different way. Stay tuned for the making of Empath - the video series.”
Over the past few years, the success that Devin has slowly worked for has fortunately come with the power to control his own creative destiny. The recent successes with the DVD from a sold-out Royal Albert hall, or his 2012 ‘Retinal Circus’, or last year’s ‘Ocean Machine’ live DVD with the Orchestra and Choir of State Opera Plovdiv has put him in a position where with the new album ‘EMPATH’, he will once and for all define himself as a musical force outside of any particular genre classification.
On this album Devin has decided to see what would happen if all the styles that make up his current interests were finally represented in one place. To finally shake the fear of expectation, and just do what it is he was meant to do creatively, EMPATH, true to the name, is about allowing the audience a feeling for a variety of musical emotions. The musical dynamics represented on this single album are broad, challenging, and immense. To approach this sort of work with a long history of what makes heavy music ‘heavy’, allows this to be done with a type of power rarely heard.
Joining Devin on this album is Frank Zappa alumni Mike Keneally as music director, as well as Morgan Ågren (Mats And Morgan, Frank Zappa, Fredrik Thordendal), Anup Sastry (Monuments, Periphery), Samus Paulicelli (Decrepit Birth, Abigail Williams), Nathan Navarro, Elliot Desagnes, Steve Vai, Chad Kroeger, Anneke Van Giersbergen, Ché Aimee Dorval, Ryan Dhale and the Elektra Women’s Choir.
A bold statement with massive production values and dynamic, uncompromised musicality. This is a statement about not only pursuing creative freedom in a conservative scene, but also trying to show that heavy music is truly a valid musical tool.
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Nothing screams Devin more than interstellar cats and philosophy
This deep speech and the cat on the background make me feel confortable.
@SecondSince
4 жыл бұрын
There is no need to fear SpaceKitty. SpaceKitty has your back amigo! :D
3:53 devin: the process of... me: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
@sirskwidofwert7868
5 жыл бұрын
BROTHERS AND SISTERS ARE YOU WITH ME??!!
@xaviernicholas2528
5 жыл бұрын
NOW
@xaviernicholas2528
5 жыл бұрын
NOW!
Having misread the text at the beginning, I listened through the whole thing thinking that Dev was talking to Hans Zimmer.
@simonturner1
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear that album!
@pkos91
5 жыл бұрын
Ah, Hans has WAY heavier of a German accent lol. Got me for a second too though.
@00B.
5 жыл бұрын
That would be cool though
@rxhx
5 жыл бұрын
xDD@@krustydaklown7398
29th March will be a good day
@lordbegravelse2229
5 жыл бұрын
Most certainly, brother.
@jameswyatt6076
5 жыл бұрын
It will be my birthday! :D
@rosswilsenach5171
5 жыл бұрын
@@jameswyatt6076 It's mah burfday!!!
@randomhandle
5 жыл бұрын
Yup! Moon Tooth's new LP dropping that day too!
@lordbegravelse2229
5 жыл бұрын
@@jameswyatt6076 That's fricking awesome! Happy birthday in advance. That will be a great birthday present. Spoil yourself and get the 2-disc version, lol.
I think that this idea is absolutely genius. Not a lot of artists show this much appreciation for the audience and also give a lense into how they make an album from the "gestation of the idea to the actualization of the product" as Devin has said. Very intrigued and excited to see this whole series and obviously the album.
Aaaaaa I found Devin too late in my life... I look forward to the new album and I can't believe I can't even attend the upcoming acoustic tour. I managed to get a ticket for the closest venue last week but I didn't realise a few weeks before it, my current band also has a gig. I was too excited for the event. Was devastated when I realised. So pissed off with myself
Love Devin's process and progress as a person. He's cosmic.
Devy, you are part of my self medication to cure my depression and anxiety so I thank you for that!
@carolecook1116
5 жыл бұрын
☁😔Devin Townsend miracles & morale
"when i'm not being looked at, it's a lot easier for me to ramble" story of my life
Devin is the Canadian version of Morgan Freeman ;) could listen to you talk for hrs!! Empath is gonna be EPIC !!!
I literally liked the video before it even started. Gah I love this guy. I want to be his friend so bad. Haha. I could listen to him talk for hours.
All the music for the new Bill and Ted needs to be done by you. If there's any music to save the world, it would be done by you.
@Stephen_Eee
5 жыл бұрын
Deer good sir, hasn't he already, by definition of existing and making music as he is, saved the world?
@vanburen08
5 жыл бұрын
@@Stephen_Eee I very much agree. For the purposes of Bill and Ted though, I believe a mainstream film filled with the genius that is Devin, it would be amazing for an even larger audience to discover the same joy we all share.
@BrenainnJordan
5 жыл бұрын
That would be so awesome!!
Devin, same thing here w/ emotional expression. I'm very "emotionally flat" (probably bc of mixture of depression/childhood abuse). Creative outlets are great.... Gotta create more. I draw and write. Can't wait for new album.
I feel a little bit obliged to comment here after seeing that mister Townsend is allowing himself to show his vulnerable side and how I sense that the significance of his message might not be commonly understood. I have listened to all published albums under the name of Devin Townsend and dare to say I that have a sense of the process of self-actualization that he is refering to. I would like to emphasize the power of surrendering to subconcious incentives, which in Devin’s case have led to (in my opinion) the most astonishing music products of all time. The beauty of embodying his psychological transformations with these music albums, is that he allows anyone who listens openly to these pearls, to resonate with his path. Hereby, I think Devin’s discography reveals the influential strength of a single soul. It goes without saying that I am bursting with enthousiasm to hear his new album which will be another climax in the world of music.
I bought a mooer ocean machine and thought even though i know alot of music and bands etc i have no idea who Devin Townsend is and then i randomly started to listen to his stuff ,brilliant.
What a great way to start these episodes, complete with a galacti-puss! You know something good is starting when Mr. Zimmy Zim and Dev start collaborating. Great to hear your voice again Zim!
It is such a great privilege that you allow us to take this journey with you from the very start. I'm sending you an enormous virtual hug. Thank you
My favorite talking space kitty so far!
A living legend. God of Music
Nice start! Devin you're obsessed understanding yourself but I think you simply are a creative being, like every human can be, so you just have to express yourself through art like you did until today. Art/Creativity flows like water from a fountain. This clash between black and white, Ziltoid and Devin reminds me bad and good Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks. Lynch should have brought your music in that series :D
Zim is a good dude. Had dinner with him once. Glad to see he's still working with Devin.
That kitten is a genius touch. Cats are surreal gentle beings . And sometimes real jerks too. Zim and Dev - I love this. Looking forward to more. Catharthic is a word that springs to mind. Even just listening to you wax philosophically.
I've been looking forward to this moment for weeks now
I learn so much from these types of videos you make Devin. Thank you for sharing.
Super excited to hear the album!
So stoked for this documentary.
I'm so excited
Bless him! Devin is a musical genius, we all know this, and to hear Devin speak in a raw way and to have him (kind of) let us into his mechanical process of writing is a rarity! He mentions writing city at a young age and how that changed his progressions to the next album and how he had difficulties as a kid and music was his release. I think anyone who is a devin fan, strapping fan, when dev wrote wig Vai, we can all relate to that and hope to see what the next part of the journey is. Immense work Devin! Can't wait for the completion!
Pretty stoked for it, Devin. You rock, and we're ready to be rocked
Very excited for this album. Thank you, Dev.
Thank you for doing this, Devy!
Wow, what you're saying resonates so much with me. Thank you for sharing these conversations. Looking forward the next album! :)
So looking forward to this album and documentary series as well. Thanks Devin!!!
your journey sounds like something else! cant wait for the new album.
Hevy Devy!!! March 29th can't come soon enough.
We love you Devin!!!! Grettings from México!!!
Super excited!!!!!
Yes!! Can't wait for the next episode! :)
Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!! I saw your interview on make weird music and have been waiting for this :) Tons of love from Thunder Bay Dev!!!!
this felt very self-affirming. looking forward to this whole series.
My cat was hacking up a hairball while I was watching this and I thought it was background noise that Devy added to mess with us 🤣 and on that note, I'm off to clean up cat puke while I sing a few bars of "Lucky Animals"
Dev! Thank you for this insight. Will be waiting for you in Calgary!
LONG LIVE the DEV!
I really love hearing artists talk about their inspirations and creative process like this.
Cool! I caught myself nodding many times while you talked about how you see everything you’ve done retroactively. I’m grateful you’re getting this put together, it’s going to be quite the beast for us to experience
I'm excited to hear where you're going with this, and where you're taking us, Devin!
I'm loving this process and all the content you're releasing before the album comes out. I was on board when I found out you got 66samus on the record!
Cool, excited for more, excited for Empath
I'm sure Empath is going to be great. Looking forward to it! Thank you for blessing us with your art & craft, Mr. Townsend!
Thank you for giving us a ground zero look at your process, Devin! I don’t know what to expect from Empath, but I know I’m very excited to hear your latest work. Thanks dude!
This is equal to Therapy. Thank you, Devin. For everything.
God I love you Devin, I'm so so proud of you.
Dropped everything to see this. Every day I see a new Devin video or anything is a fucking mighty day!
Ahhh I just dropped everything I’m so excited!
It's good to have you working with/talking to Zim on camera. I loved the tour vlog.
What a way to spend a lunch break. Cant wait.
Devin I heavily relate to the uneasy expression as well this is hands down the most interesting way of expressing how you get in the zone , Please continue to do what you do man. Mad respect for you - Another Devin
Devin, man, you are one of 1000 trillions in this universe. Thanks for being you, and share it with us. You and your music make me grow too. Life is easier listening to it. Love from Argentina.
I really appreciate your time with us. And thanks, keep working. It has made at least one fraction of a degree of difference.
Kick arse! I can't wait to here all this talent come together. Detroit loves the dev, come back soon! I mean we're practically Canadian here too aye?!
Stoked!
I am ready for Devin to be the musical narrative that gets my through finals this semester. 🤘🏻
The animals and monsters theme sounds absolutely amazing! Mega excite!!!
So excited!!! Been following Devin since 1997 (even named my first born child Devin). I already know this album is going to be the best thing ever.
I love it! You rock, man, the realness is so appreciated, and searching for that way to facilitate the realness is super inspiring! I have a very similar process, and I find these beautiful and sometimes very strange, unfamiliar, images and storys and textures flitting around my head, eventually they start adding up to things I couldn't've ever seen without that process, but so true and so real, despite the subjectivity and abstractness of their interpretation.
Devin, this is one of the greatest composition of songs I've heard in my life. The range and eclecticism combined with the great musicianship is something to marvel. Awesome work man!
This is probably the most honest approach to an audience I've ever witnessed. What a stellar way to make a documentary. Thank you, Devin. Thank you for everything.
The countdown to awesomeness has begun!
Its beautiful to let us in like this and has been so deeply fulfilling and personal to hear thank you (sorry i was late to the party!)
I have no idea what's going on, but I'm still super excited to hear Empath.
yes devin yes , i'm in the car just pulled over to watch this
@Animotion1000
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe coulda listened to it... I'm thinking this could have been released as a podcast sort of thing :P
@InnerAnimate
5 жыл бұрын
@@Animotion1000 i don't mind staring at space cat while listening to devin for 7 minutes :b
@InnerAnimate
5 жыл бұрын
@Christian Campbell your hate comment won't get you anywhere pal , go get some fresh air instead :)
@MC5EVP1981
5 жыл бұрын
@Christian Campbell Hopefully you find happiness.
@Animotion1000
5 жыл бұрын
This thread is why I love (most) Devin fans ❤️ 😆
March 29th cannot come soon enough. You sir, Devin, are the ONLY artist I listen to who I'm never concerned about in regards to new music. I know, we ALL know, that it's going to be fucking gold. Because you truly evolve as an artist, and like a fine wine, the longer it goes the better it gets. You're a genius Devin, and we love you. I'm already giving this record Album of the Year for 2019, and I haven't even heard it. 🤟🏻😁
As a musician myself, I can so much relate to the things you've said in the video. Every Song that one writes is a piece of mind as means something special for yourself. The songs are like children of your own ;-) That's why I named my EP "Instrumental thoughts". Because even though I didn't write any lyrics for these songs, whenever I play them on the guitar or listen to them, memory's and thoughts pop up in my head. I'm very much looking forward to this documentary.
So hyped!
Oh, this is a wonderful idea. Honestly, it helps me explore the reasons behind MY participation in music. You're pretty cool, Dev! (Funny enough, I'm normally a FOH/MON engineer for heavy metal, jazz, and country music - and I've been hired to do sound for a high school musical. I've been revisiting Ziltoid, and Retinal because it really puts me in a happy frame. Thanks again!)
This makes me want a Devin Townsend podcast. I know he'd probably hate doing one, but man do I like his voice.
The reason you are so great is you do it all yourself!
Miles Carter, Devin Townsend. Interesting individuals. There’s a lot to resonate with. This 7 min conversation spoke volumes to me
This will be the best album 2019
Just Love this man. Just brilliant.
That unexpected meow at the end had me looking around for my cat, Domino. But meows should be expected by now. And monsters.
A great start!
Today is a good day!! This is going to be immense!!
So, to sum up, this album is about dialectic; the balance between opposing forces, and how they are able to coexist without destroying one another (spoiler: take a step back and realize they’re not actually contrary but complimentary). Similarly, this album is about where you are psychologically right now, expressed externally as a form of musical thought experiment, which allows you to move on to the next “thing” personally.
Cant wait to see you in March man :)
Philosophy and Cheerios. Very Zen. I can meditate on that.
I cant wait for this
First 100 viewers hype! Cannot wait for this album to come out.
The realest hype of all is upon me.
Yessss. It hath begun.
I am so damn excited for this album.
GAIA GALAXY MAPPING! With a touch of Starbursts.... Very VERY cool. To those who aren't in the know, The Gaia spacecraft mapped the movements of our entire Galaxy, of stars, and what you see here, is a portion on a loop. These are actual movements of Stars very precisely projected. Fuckn killer Mr. Heavy Dev! Empath-y. Can't wait. 🌎🇺🇸🇨🇦🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🤘💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
Thank you!
This is gonna be interesting!
Love the cat meow at the end
I have recently become a huge fan of Devin from the Live @ Plovdiv with the DTP @ will be finally getting my box set of that after waiting for a month. I have been listening to a sampling of his albums of the different projects? (Devin Townsend, Devin Townsend Band, Devin Townsend Project, Casualties of Cool) A lotta music out there! I am eager to hear what this will sound like. I think it will be a very Devinesque journey through HEAVY (Devy) , heavy, rock, progressive rock, &/or whatever put into one fantastic mix.
@caseyloch4085
5 жыл бұрын
Apologies to all and how absolutely SHITTY of me to not thank Devin for doing this whole thing and putting it out there for me to come along for the ride!!! Cannot wait for next episode.
Thank you Devin, very cool.
Very good thank you!
Thank you so much for this. :)