One of the greatest things about Devin Townsend is he's just a local boy, and also a world-class artist, all in one. He engages with you on a personal, human level. Yet he manages to make music for the whole human race.

@da-p6814

5 жыл бұрын

we all enjoy a wild colonial boy

@andrestricker4118

5 жыл бұрын

He already did during SYL times but in a much more offensive way ;)

@jaymz_rg1003

5 жыл бұрын

@@andrestricker4118 Lmao 😂 Yes, he did.

@grayesmith9774

5 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@inkagiz

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on, my man. -John from Steveston

Devin Townsend is a national treasure.

@binlagin

5 жыл бұрын

this x 239482390842903480234908234

@rerditirerthz5568

5 жыл бұрын

Universal*

@jaymz_rg1003

5 жыл бұрын

@@rerditirerthz5568 Yes, it would be selfish for Canada to keep him for themselves.

@joshd270

3 жыл бұрын

Multi dimensional

Representing Canada with a song about rivers, cold nights and being apologetic!

@Audard

5 жыл бұрын

He is representing music. Why bring race into this? How narrow minded are you?

@scorba3

5 жыл бұрын

@@Audard Canadian is not a race

@lukanikolic9522

5 жыл бұрын

@@Audard also entirely missed the point and a great example of good humor, take a chill pill

@conz1012

5 жыл бұрын

Audard is full of fun

@LakeLeePrism

5 жыл бұрын

I heard he was drunk and his kid almost drowned in a river while he wasn't watching him and that's what this song is about and also why he got sober.

It's just him and one guitar, and it still sounds like a God singing in a dream

@cbcmusic

5 жыл бұрын

His talent knows no bounds :)

@HardKore5250

3 жыл бұрын

We are gods we might as well get good at it.

@minkorrh

3 ай бұрын

@@cbcmusicThe most truthful thing from CBC in quite a while.

I own the very guitar that Devy is playing here. It's the prototype guitar for his Empath acoustic, and it's possibly my most prized possession. :)

All of Devin's music from the screaming metal, to the soft acoustic, and the dramatic musical songs, hit parts of my soul. Things light up in me and it is just so magical. ❤

I love that Devin is featured on CBC. He’s our best export since Rush.

@minkorrh

3 ай бұрын

@@mohammedebaad1685 Do tell us what your best export was.

As ive said before Devy is a Genre on his own.......

His acoustic renditions are so underrated. Absolutely stellar artist and an eternal inspiration.

@cbcmusic

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Which is your favourite acoustic rendition?

@minkorrh

3 ай бұрын

Great yes, but no comparison to the live, electric event. Just look here on the TUBE

Give Devy the Order of Canada, please. Our metal ambassador

@UncleAnaesthesia

5 жыл бұрын

Get the petition going, I'll def sign. Petitions now make it to the House of Commons much easier in the digital era.

@EdBMetal

5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

What a fucking master of the stage is Mr. Townsend. A perfect interpretation of this powerful song in a moody acoustical masterpiece.

This man has created his own musical genre called “Devy”. Why hasn’t this been done yet?? This needs to happen now!

I was star struck when he came to Dallas. I know he’s human just like me but his music expanded my mind so much I was just blown away how close I was to a person that changed me for the better. Fuckin rock n roll

Give the people behind the mix a round of applause. That reeverb and echo was AMAZING

@Tio-Nino

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa.

@julioluiz

Жыл бұрын

of course Devin did it himself

His voice is drug!

Hilarious that metal is never covered on CBC until it is "unplugged." Then it is suddenly 'serious music' worthy of inclusion.

@jesselewis7347

5 жыл бұрын

True, maybe Unleash The Archers should do an unplugged set...

@MegaTantrum42

4 жыл бұрын

I guess they want to see how stripped down version sounds. if Still good = serious music

@Psymon1471

4 жыл бұрын

I guess they assume unplugged appeals to more people

I love that in every one of those videos he comments on how much echo there is 😂

He emanates such positive energy, listening to him and seeing him just makes me happy

If you told me I could only listen to this song forever on repeat for the rest of my life... I'd be perfectly okay with that. This makes me feel so many things, nostalgia, rebirth, beauty, resolution, peace, calm... so many good things.

I tried showing my friends and number of his albums a couple of months ago and they couldn't get into it, but now all of them have been listening to him regularly.

@frances2912

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

How does this only have 51k views? It's one of the best songs ever written and Dev's performance here is perfect. Also, why did 9 people thumbs this performance down? Remember: horray for love and you can find a new way.

@cbcmusic

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you're one of the 51k!

Hah! Me rocking out in the bottom is distracting me! Hhaha. This was AMAZING to see live. Everyone go see his acoustic show. The atmosphere is epic!

@calebknott8021

5 жыл бұрын

Every performer is glad to see someone rocking out, you made the event special for Devin with your enthusiasm

@EdBMetal

5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this is giving me goosebumps

Beautiful spirit.

Just can’t even get my head around how perfect this is!

As an American, I will forever be thankful for my three favorite Canadian exports: Rush, Devin Townsend, and the Trailer Park Boys

@julioluiz

Жыл бұрын

man of culture

THIS is the video that reaction channels should watch next 😊

Blows my mind how perfect his music is.

Devin is pure music genius. Will never forget the moment I bought "Sex & Religion" (S. Vai) when I was 13... back in 1993. Devin on vocals. Blew my mind although I was into death metal already. Changed my life.

@Eff_dawg_

5 жыл бұрын

That was the first time I ever heard of him as well. been a fan ever since

@richsellers8144

5 жыл бұрын

The brilliant Steve Vai saw then the burgeoning musical genius and phenomenal vocalist that time has subsequently revealed Devin to be...my favorite individual musician of my 55 years of living on this rotating sphere...and it started with the Sex and Religion CD when it initially came out.

Yesssss so good. Great song. This man is amazing.

Don’t know if it was the sound engineer or Devin just being phenomenal when it comes to; recording, performing, producing etc. But this recording and mix is amazing!

@heyitsfp

5 жыл бұрын

According to CBC, Devin actually did the mixing.

@Teds1223

5 жыл бұрын

Francois Provost he really knows his stuff

he's so cool and unique😭

The GOAT

Looking back at me made me lol. I was really happy! Cant wait for the next show!!

It's rare to find someone who's discography consists of mostly live tracks for an entire album. However, once you listen to him "live" right here and good ol' KZread, you start to understand that there could be no other way. Who gets their sound perfect nearly every time? The only other example that comes anywhere near that is the sound on Peter Frampton Live. God, I love this stuff!!

Damn these goosebumps. There aren't words to describe how awesome Devy is. Lovelovelove.

For sure the most beautiful music.. Devin and the Contortionist are in my opinion the most tallented musicians out there

David, you really are the Indiana Jones of lost gems. You continue to expand in a world of bought and paid for. Don't ever stop please

My favorite song of his!

Fantastic!!!

Amazing!

He always looks so happy!

I wish I was one of lucky ppl in the crowd that got to listen to this master!!

Amazing....!!!

If I had the money I would pay him to just follow me around with his guitar playing anything that he wanted.

Most excellent

Chills !!! every single time...any version! they're pure gold

Hoorah for Love!

hurray !

Sei un grande!

I love Devin so much dude, what a pure soul

This face... Really filled my eyes with tears and my heart with joy ! And I find myself saying things like that.

Great to see him enjoying the show!

absolut masterpiece🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Just saw his show in Tucson...OMG it was legen... wait for it...DARY!!!! have got to find another venue close by to see another show. No kidding people, if you have an outside chance of seeing one of his shows, do it!!!!

Siempre es un privilegio ver a Devin! Saludos desde Colombia.

@seb5587

5 жыл бұрын

tambien soy de Colombia y fan de Devin

I'm seeing him next week...can't freaking wait!! Next few days are going to take forever

@cbcmusic

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the show!

Devi!!! I'm putting you in my will...

Smooth

A genius walks among us

He must be protected at all costs

Devin I willblove you all my life

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Finally...a performance where I was actually there! (Or can I say “I was at that concert “)?

I had ocean machine on cd when it came out

👏

God every time

💜💜💜💜💜💜

I have tripped on acid to this so many times 🖤

@calebhohneke8482

5 жыл бұрын

I had a major breakthrough to this song during a mushroom journey. It was like a part of my soul and body separated and I was staring at my soul in front of me and suddenly who I am as a person made more sense to me then it ever has. I have always dealt with pretty extreme depression and self loathing and getting a hug from my soul during that experience was so profound that trying to describe it in words seems to do the experience no justice. Now every time I listen to this song, it's like there is something holding me making the cold nights a little less cold.

@Tio-Nino

4 жыл бұрын

I had a breakthrough when I was eating a burrito.

@erwinschroedinger8902

4 жыл бұрын

@@calebhohneke8482 This is so beautiful, brother. Sending you a hug, take care of yourself!

Damn he has big hands! Wow :D

Hello! Is there any way these could be made available to download/on streaming services? Amazing quality and I'd love to be able to listen to this on the go

I'm a bit ashamed to admit, I've never seen Devin and his band live. That has to change when all this bullshit is over and bands are able to touring again. I mean, this guy is one talented individual....🎶🎼🎵🖤

You know I saw Strapping Young Lad way back in 2006 at a festival and its taken me this long (until I'm mid 30's) to understand Devin Townsend, and I kinda think he's a genius now?

Who doesn't want Devin to be at there camp fire but I am sure he just get sick of taking requests LOL

Somebody should also recognise the great Ian Thornley from Big Wreck. Hes on the same league as Devin, Vocally as well with his outworldly guitar skills.

It's amazing that a song like Hyperdrive can transpose like this, considering the live version (Addicted-Live) with Anneke Van Geisbergen has such power and feel it isn't funny. Look it up .

I prefer this version.

God

fantastic acoustic version of a ziltoid track

For the first time I'm glad I was born speaking english

@Me04120

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's crazy. It took me several years after I was born to get decent at English, and that's the only language I know.

@mortenthomsen2279

4 жыл бұрын

@@Me04120 I was born speaking gibberish, and fluently might I add!

👍😘🇸🇪

Anyone know what tuning Dev is playing this in? is it open C tuning?

@kieronphillips63

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah he mentions that he tuned to that to play a rolling stones song I think. Stayed in it ever since. Also plays in open B on 6 and 7 string for some songs

@sealogic4552

4 жыл бұрын

@@kieronphillips63 "Friends" by Led Zeppelin

I mean. You can't NEVER beat Anneke. She is God himself. But this was PRETTY very well done. :D

What tuning is his guitar in? I can’t figure it out.

@hairychris444

5 жыл бұрын

He usually tunes open C: CGCGCE

@MrPeabody67

4 жыл бұрын

This is open B

i can't remember seeing a bad perfomance from this dude.

Jesus

JUHA TAPIO!

@L1KZUDESIGNS

5 жыл бұрын

HYVÄ PROFFAKUVA

what guitar is Devin using

@christinetrefalt

4 жыл бұрын

project Balrog it’s from a local Vancouver brand called Prestige Guitars

Every time I listen to him sing other than the syl work, I have to think... if god had a voice what would it sound like? Well .. probably devy

Open C tuning ?

@KnoxParanormal

3 жыл бұрын

Correct sir

@Mark-iz5in

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxParanormal Thank you Scott. The journey of frustration has begun

First play live?? 🤔

@michaelquinn4704

5 жыл бұрын

First time acoustic live

@sealogic4552

4 жыл бұрын

It's not, that's just the name of the show.

*Ziltoid has left the chat*

Is this legal?

No greater a man ever lived! Apart from my Dad, Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi other than that no greater a man!

Wel a tad bit different then SYL no? Oh my bad...Eh?

He looks like the Kurgan

It's beautiful but it would have been even better without the autotune

@FlyinyourSoup

2 жыл бұрын

Lol autotune? XD

@gabrieldiazcomoretto

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyinyourSoup yes sir ! Listen carefully

@FlyinyourSoup

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrieldiazcomoretto M'am. And no, that's reverb and echo my friend. If anything it amplifies bum notes. Watch the song Ih Ah from this set, near the end he sings a bum note.

Sadly...too much autotune. 🤷🏼 But still the greatest of all! 🫶🏼

A beautiful soul with an ugly exterior