The Devin Townsend Supermegathread! - Page 31

pink freud · 08-19-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnImpulse

I love Ki. Its gotten a lot of ipod play time, but i think youre right. I read somebody saying on here that Devin knows what he's doing, but, and i could be very wrong here, i dont get the impression that he does. I think hes an extremely intelligent, extremely talented dude whos trying to make sense of a senseless world through music. The fact that sometimes he does things I dont agree with or understand musically only endears him to me more, because its all so obviously genuine. Shows hes human. Just another dude trying to get his shit together. In many many ways he inspires me and gives me hope. Thanks for posting the video!

Gotta remember, we're talking about a guy who PURPOSELY went off his medication to make an album.

I think one of the best things about his music is that you can't really tell if there even IS a meaning or not.

Mountain is about his dog dieing. Wouldn't know that based off lyrical content. Earth Day is supposedly about nothing at all.

Variant · 08-19-2009, 10:26 PM

Song Titles:

ADDICTED
UNIVERSE IN A BALL
BEND IT LIKE BENDER!
BEAUTIFUL CRUSH
HYPERDRIVE
WILD HEARTS
IH-AH!
THE WAY HOME
NUMBERED
SOULS AWAKE!
OM

Looks like 'Hyperdrive' and 'Om' are going to get some reduxing.

MFB · 08-19-2009, 10:28 PM

Different but still totally cool

Stealthdjentstic · 08-19-2009, 10:31 PM

Devin rules

tbird11 · 08-19-2009, 10:35 PM

can't wait for this record to come out, i really enjoyed "ki" does anyone know a release date?

bibz · 08-20-2009, 12:31 AM

I think its selfish to project what you want on an artist. Devy just has to be as devy as possible, and he's learning that. It's a rollercoaster being a fan, thats what I love about true artists, they cannot just rehash stuff, always challenging themselves to see what they can/can't do.

It's the effort and the underlaying voice that I hear.

lefty robb · 08-20-2009, 01:14 AM

I heard some serious David Gilmour there in the opening...

wannabguitarist · 08-20-2009, 01:25 AM

Of course he knows what he's doing; he's writing the music he wants to write

And I really like what I'm hearing in the video

drmosh · 08-20-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esp Griffyn

He still has that fire, and his talent is amazing (shredding away like that while talking) but musically he seems a little lost. If the next album is heavy but with the "pop" elements it could be cool, sort of an Accelerated Evolution MKII, but an "Andrew Lloyd Webber" musical and then an album of "spacey new agey" stuff will just blow. I can understand wanting to get away from SYL, because it was just so one-dimensional, but I just don't get why he is so desparate to distance himself from the albums that have really stood out in his solo career, such as Infinity, Terria and Synchestra. A lot of people felt that Ki was missing that special something, that it wasn't a classic and wasn't Townsend at anywhere near his best. If he is still angry and still has the musical ability then he still has the potential to do something awesome, but this concept of releasing 3 dire albums and one potentially decent album really blows.

I don't think he is really lost, he's explained it many times. he writes the music which comes into his head. As far as I know he doesn't sit down and write songs as such, he puts the things on paper which he has floating around in his mind.
Deconstruction was supposed to be a purge, just as Ki and Addicted (which has already been recorded) were. It was going to be a ridiculously heavy album, all balls out and mental. But it didn't turn out that way, it turned more into a heavier Ziltoid thing, with less (or even no) humour.
I think he was trying to please some people with the Deconstruction idea, but he realised he doesn't have to and wants to focus on what he really wants to do.

as for Ki, I really like most of it.

awesomeaustin · 08-20-2009, 02:23 AM

great vids

Variant · 08-20-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmosh

I don't think he is really lost, he's explained it many times. he writes the music which comes into his head. As far as I know he doesn't sit down and write songs as such, he puts the things on paper which he has floating around in his mind.
Deconstruction was supposed to be a purge, just as Ki and Addicted (which has already been recorded were). It was going to be a ridiculously heavy album, all balls out and mental. But it didn't turn out that way, it turned more into a heavier Ziltoid thing, with less (or even no) humour.
I think he was trying to please some people with the Deconstruction idea, but he realised he doesn't have to and wants to focus on what he really wants to do.

as for Ki, I really like most of it.

I think some people are missing what it means to play from the heart.

It's not play to an audience (expectation-wise), it's not to play to your abilities (technicality-wise), it's not to play to your strengths (writing-wise)... its playing from your heart.

Also... Ki kicked ass. It'll probably go down as underrated like Physicist because people had the wrong expectations from a guy who's never treadled a straight path.

drmosh · 08-20-2009, 02:48 AM

i love physicist too, and it's interesting to hear he's going to be playing some songs off it for the upcoming tour

Luuk · 08-20-2009, 04:48 AM

Finnaly more info, thanks!

Hyperdrive will be sounding something like this:

If I remember correctly she's also gonna sing it on the record.

PostOrganic · 08-20-2009, 04:52 AM

As much as I enjoyed Ki... I'm really looking forward to hearing something slightly heavier and catchier from Devin. Can't wait.

Wonder what the meaning behind that cover is... definitely different and interesting.

Naren · 08-20-2009, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luuk

Finnaly more info, thanks!

Hyperdrive will be sounding something like this:

If I remember correctly she's also gonna sing it on the record.

Gah... That was horrible. That's my favorite song on the album and I like the kind of sad and mellow way Devin sings it, but she's singing it all bubbly and energized like power pop.

There is, of course, personal taste, but the vocals alone completely ruined it for me.

BrainArt · 08-20-2009, 05:25 AM

Sweet, I can't wait for this to come out!

Mr. S · 08-20-2009, 05:29 AM

Awesome, I can't wait to give this a listen I really enjoyed Ki.

Scar Symmetry · 08-20-2009, 05:37 AM

I wonder which one 'Nibz' is, I'm guessing 'The Way Home'...

here's a clip for those who ain't seen it.

drmosh · 08-20-2009, 05:55 AM

as already said, annie is singing hyperdrive. I really look forward to seeing what he has done with it. Knowing Dev it might just be a re-hash of some of the lyrics.
I doubt he would let her sing it all happy and bubbly though

Apophis · 08-20-2009, 06:18 AM

really nice cover, original and simple

Esp Griffyn · 08-20-2009, 11:07 AM

Awesome cover, inspires much more confidence than "Ki".

ZeroSignal · 08-20-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luuk

Finnaly more info, thanks!

Hyperdrive will be sounding something like this:

If I remember correctly she's also gonna sing it on the record.

Oh dear...

Compare that to this track and weep at the destruction of a stunningly beautiful song:

I are a sad panda...

Esp Griffyn · 08-20-2009, 01:06 PM

Holy shit, thats more like it, the Devin version is amazing!

EDIT: My faith could be restored by this album, this energy level is exactly what Dev needs to get out of the "Ki" phase, which was an energy vacuum.

drmosh · 08-20-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esp Griffyn

Holy shit, thats more like it, the Devin version is amazing!

EDIT: My faith could be restored by this album, this energy level is exactly what Dev needs to get out of the "Ki" phase, which was an energy vacuum.

that's from Ziltoid, long before Ki. And we get that you didn't like Ki, but lots of people did. Aside from that, Ki has plenty of energy. Could be you only listened to the first song, as you obviously did not buy the album

Esp Griffyn · 08-20-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmosh

that's from Ziltoid, long before Ki. And we get that you didn't like Ki, but lots of people did. Aside from that, Ki has plenty of energy. Could be you only listened to the first song, as you obviously did not buy the album

Oh damn, my hopes have been dashed.

And actually I purchased Ki the day it hit the shelves here in the UK, though I might aswell have not bothered. "Trainfire" is the only good song on it, though "Ki" and "Quiet Riot" are ok. It's just such a flat, listless album, it doesnt bode well for Dev's future output.

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08-19-2009, 10:26 PM	#752
Variant Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: All-white-tukee, Arizona Posts: 5,657 Thanked: 82 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Devin Townsend - Addicted... behold kiddies: album cover! Song Titles: ADDICTED UNIVERSE IN A BALL BEND IT LIKE BENDER! BEAUTIFUL CRUSH HYPERDRIVE WILD HEARTS IH-AH! THE WAY HOME NUMBERED SOULS AWAKE! OM Looks like 'Hyperdrive' and 'Om' are going to get some reduxing.

08-19-2009, 10:28 PM	#753
MFB I'M A MONSTER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 7,404 Thanked: 84 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Different but still totally cool (´･ω･`) *In space, no one can hear you bree.* - Metal Ken

08-20-2009, 02:23 AM	#760
awesomeaustin You're not worthy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SD, Az Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	great vids inperilmetal.com

08-20-2009, 05:25 AM	#766
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08-19-2009, 10:31 PM	#754
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Devin rules

08-19-2009, 10:35 PM	#755
tbird11 ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: victoria, australia Posts: 213 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can't wait for this record to come out, i really enjoyed "ki" does anyone know a release date?

08-20-2009, 12:31 AM	#756
bibz ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newcastle, Aus Posts: 161 Thanked: 38 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think its selfish to project what you want on an artist. Devy just has to be as devy as possible, and he's learning that. It's a rollercoaster being a fan, thats what I love about true artists, they cannot just rehash stuff, always challenging themselves to see what they can/can't do. It's the effort and the underlaying voice that I hear.

08-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#757
lefty robb Shred like a mofo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Worcester,MA Posts: 1,312 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I heard some serious David Gilmour there in the opening...

08-20-2009, 01:25 AM	#758
wannabguitarist SS Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego/El Dorado Hills CA Posts: 4,169 Thanked: 51 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Of course he knows what he's doing; he's writing the music he wants to write And I really like what I'm hearing in the video

08-20-2009, 02:48 AM	#762
drmosh Sir Paul of the Mosh Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,690 Thanked: 29 $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i love physicist too, and it's interesting to hear he's going to be playing some songs off it for the upcoming tour

08-20-2009, 04:48 AM	#763
Luuk ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 510 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Finnaly more info, thanks! Hyperdrive will be sounding something like this: If I remember correctly she's also gonna sing it on the record.

08-20-2009, 04:52 AM	#764
PostOrganic Empty Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 365 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As much as I enjoyed Ki... I'm really looking forward to hearing something slightly heavier and catchier from Devin. Can't wait. Wonder what the meaning behind that cover is... definitely different and interesting.

08-20-2009, 05:29 AM	#767
Mr. S tacos? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 2,566 Thanked: 29 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Awesome, I can't wait to give this a listen I really enjoyed Ki. Knights that say

08-20-2009, 05:37 AM	#768
Scar Symmetry Ex Whiny Bitch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 15,688 Thanked: 377 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I wonder which one 'Nibz' is, I'm guessing 'The Way Home'... here's a clip for those who ain't seen it. Ever noticed how some people are real dicks on the internet, but when they post something involving their band, they make the effort to be nice? Funny that...

08-20-2009, 05:55 AM	#769
drmosh Sir Paul of the Mosh Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,690 Thanked: 29 $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 9 reviews	as already said, annie is singing hyperdrive. I really look forward to seeing what he has done with it. Knowing Dev it might just be a re-hash of some of the lyrics. I doubt he would let her sing it all happy and bubbly though

08-20-2009, 06:18 AM	#770
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,280 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	really nice cover, original and simple

08-20-2009, 11:07 AM	#771
Esp Griffyn APEX Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SEVEN Posts: 3,580 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome cover, inspires much more confidence than "Ki".

08-20-2009, 01:06 PM	#773
Esp Griffyn APEX Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SEVEN Posts: 3,580 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy shit, thats more like it, the Devin version is amazing! EDIT: My faith could be restored by this album, this energy level is exactly what Dev needs to get out of the "Ki" phase, which was an energy vacuum.

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