I need a cigarette now......and I don't even smoke.This song make me tear up every time I hear it.So,so emotional.It's as if Devin pours his whole soul into this performance.
Devin reactions brought me in to your channel, and I am staying because I like your personality and approach. You don't pause constantly or obsess over musical minutiae such as "That was a C sharp diminished seventh with a harmonic of +72 on toast with a side of pancakes". I am sure that appeals to folks with a degree in Musicology, but the rest of us just want to share an experience with someone else who loves the songs as much as we do and get a reaction. By the way, I know, maybe it's just me, but while this arguably may be my fave Devy song, I can only hear it anymore as part of the "Funeral / Bastard / Death of Music" trilogy. The 3 songs are inexorably linked in my mind. The Royal Albert Hall version is by far the best. Please revisit this with the whole suite. It is a transformative musical experience & journey. Thanks and good luck!
@@JimNewstead Wow, I didn't know that. Good choice for a first! That would be an interesting update to do for a milestone such as x number of subs or an anniversary. You could say "I am revisiting my very first video and expanding on it for a mega-reaction!" (since it is about 25 minutes total). I know you know Devy, but I do not know if you have seen all 3 together, but I imagine you have. He packs more into those 3 songs than most bands do in an entire career. I get emotional watching it every time. Thanks so much for responding personally. I did not expect that! I watched a lot of your vids yesterday, and I think you do an excellent job. Peace and keep up the great work.
Just been listening to DT recently, I'd heard of him before and just heard snippets of his stuff and dismissed it as kind over the top, heavy metal "wall of sound." But then I gave The Death of Music a proper listen on here on headphones and I was totally blown away. So, the lockdown has had a couple of upsides for me and discovering Devin Townsend being one of them. The Death of Music? Quite the opposite for me, Devin Townsend, thank you very much.
He's an amazing musician / composer and such a nice down to earth guy. When he played in Denmark some years back - on the tour for the second album in the Project series - he and the band, jumped of stage after the concert, and just had a little chat and some photos taken with us that stayed. And watching him and the Project band live was such an amazing experience.
I saw Devin Townsend Project perform the whole of Ocean Machine at the Hammersmith Apollo in March 2017 and it was an incredible show. This song was a highlight, that night.
I'm in North America, and chances are that I won't be able to see him live. I'm 55 and his music has become an important part of my life. My heart sucks and constant pain. He takes me out of myself and brings true joy to my life
So this is where it all started! Not a bad choice for a first reaction. I was surprised to find out that I never commented on this, because I watched it shortly after you released it. As is evident here and since, your reactions are sincere and show a true love for music, combined with an open mind and willingness to explore. Keep it up!
Hey Jim, I know it's an old video but I was sitting here watching the Blu Ray for the Plovdiv orchestra set and I thought you might enjoy this version of the death of music. In my opinion it's even better than the one you reacted to! Love your videos, you're a cool guy 😎 Take care
Having caught him a couple of times with SYL I was massively privileged to get to see him play a one man acoustic gig at a local small venue.. That was a hell of a special evening, topped off with a little meet and greet afterwards.. What a nice guy!
Best part about this video? (Aside from the amazing performance by Devin) Seeing your physicality change as you listen to this song. You can clearly see how it effects you emotionally by how your body reacts as you listen. Seeing your excitement & wonder/disbelief, making it seem as though it was impossible to not squirm in you seat. It was like you didn't have the heart to even think about pausing this performance or speaking a word, as it would undoubtedly ruin the moment of the epic build up on one of the best songs ever written (IMHO). That "wow" and then immediate silence & moment of contemplation after, just perfect. Thank you for a genuine reaction video!
Thanks so much! Did you know this was the first ever reaction video I made five years ago? Keep a look out for my reaction to this reaction some time this week!
I love that you put this up as a reaction despite having already heard it at least twice, it's great to see people push it out there to show others because it truly is amazing. good job!
Oh yes! I keep pushing it to everyone I know, some get it and dig it immediately, some can't be bothered to listen, some are "meh" - really???? How can anyone NOT be moved by this? Anyway, thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment :)
I like that you've been checking out Zappa, noticed the connection with Steve Vai and Devin, there is a pretty incredible musical lineage there, and I'd hazard saying it wasn't coincidence. Greatness influencing future magnificence.
Keep talking as much as you want amigo; at least you've got something to say. Having "discovered" Devin Townsend only recently myself, I can only repeat what so many have said already and that is that this guy is so immeasurably talented, so incredibly gifted with a stupefying vocal range and a growl that has many a grizzly to go check its tonsils to see what's wrong with 'em. Plus, I don't know how he does it, but Devin seems to have a Special Well Of Emotions somewhere in his back yard, as time and time again he's able to move me profoundly. Should I have been religious, I would say Devin's proof of a god. I'm not, so I haven't got a clue what went on the day Devin was conceived. All I know is that the Devster went from complete unknown, straight into my top-five of favourite artists; although I must add it's getting crowded in there with at least ten bands in said top five. Cheers my good man.
Devin has always sought out new themes and ways to find resolution with his entire style and being. If you like Death of Music was the beginning of the journey to fully understand himself. and by the time of Empath, he has finally properly accepted all the facets of his career
Before Strapping he had a stint singing and playing guitar live with The Wildhearts There is a vid on RUclips of a young Devy with floppy blonde hair rocking out with Ginger and Co. at Donington I think (might be Reading, can’t remember 😝)
Hi Jim - It's always a pleasure to share songs back and forth with you. Special songs like this, bring a special joy to your heart (and mine) and it's nice to listen to these songs with you. Thanks, Jim!
J4ymichaels I might well have to do that! Great idea, though it's going to be a few days before I get an opportunity to do this. Thanks for commenting and following! Jim
B Well ah yes, the world slavery tour. I had tickets to see them at the Ipswich Gaumont but on the day Bruce Dickinson had tonsillitis so the show was rescheduled and I wasn't able to go while my mates so did. That hurt! Was only about 13 or 14 at the time too! I wore out my VHS copy of the video!
The first time I got exposed to DTP was around 2010, after a friend recommended the song Coast which is an amazing song that got me hooked immidiately. Btw I finally started my Jim Newstead channel grind! :D Since I missed a few days, I'm gonna watch a few more tonight :)
Hey Jim, great reaction. I discovered Devin's music a couple of years ago and I feel exactly like this about it still. Which song was it that got you hooked?
Iversa it was his solo performance of Kingdom on EMGTV... I wasn't prepared for the assault on my ears and eyes, and it just blew me away. It was a combination of the production, the music and his infectious personality rolled into a few minutes of the perfect performance. Immediately had to find other material and boy, I wasn't disappointed! Such a diverse and rich catalogue of work. Just brilliant!
Yeah definitely. What an incredible performance. My introduction was the song Triumph from the Synchestra album which I think I stumbled across by accident, such an exhilarating and unique composition. His work certainly is diverse and each album is a gem in its own way. Hope you continue to enjoy!
J4ymichaels I'm slowly picking my way through it, about to get on a 3 hour flight to Helsinki so planning to listen to Transcendence, Epicloud and Ocean Machine. Getting there!
Devin Townsend has the voice of Ronnie James Dio, David Gilmour meets Freddie Mercury with the geniality, presence and criative lyrics of David Bowie, Pink Floyd. If there's and Edgar Allan Poe of Music is Devin Townsend for sure.
There is a underrated Gem called YOB no one react on they masterpieces Please react on YOB- A Drift To The Ocean , They criminally underrated you can say they are the God Fathers of bands like Cult Of Luna,The Ocean and ISIS if they not Hunt you and blow your brain i swear i will stop being a metal head and start listing Lady Gaga
Having caught him a couple of times with SYL I was massively privileged to get to see him play a one man acoustic gig at a local small venue.. That was a hell of a special evening, topped off with a little meet and greet afterwards.. What a nice guy!
It was quite a blinder for a one man show armed with an acoustic and his usual sense of humour.. Unless you knew it no one would ever suspect he had anything to do with SYL! hehehe.
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I've never heard so many songs from a single artist that make my hair stand on end. Devin is truly amazing!
I need a cigarette now......and I don't even smoke.This song make me tear up every time I hear it.So,so emotional.It's as if Devin pours his whole soul into this performance.
He wrote this when he was like 19. Let that soak in
Wow - I'm a huge fan, and it's incredible how he grows and delivers an exceptional performance of this truly emotional piece of music
i keep saying this but ocean machine was 20 years ahead of its time.
Goosebumps every single time with this song. So much emotion
You will never find a better version of this. This whole concert is perfect, all 2 hrs and 40 minutes. Devin is Perfection 💯🤘🔥
My God, Devin is fucking amazing!
One of the most stunning performances I have ever seen. Great choice for a reaction
First ever reaction video for the channel too! 👍🏼
this song is pretty much the deepest trip there is
Devin reactions brought me in to your channel, and I am staying because I like your personality and approach. You don't pause constantly or obsess over musical minutiae such as "That was a C sharp diminished seventh with a harmonic of +72 on toast with a side of pancakes". I am sure that appeals to folks with a degree in Musicology, but the rest of us just want to share an experience with someone else who loves the songs as much as we do and get a reaction.
By the way, I know, maybe it's just me, but while this arguably may be my fave Devy song, I can only hear it anymore as part of the "Funeral / Bastard / Death of Music" trilogy. The 3 songs are inexorably linked in my mind.
The Royal Albert Hall version is by far the best. Please revisit this with the whole suite. It is a transformative musical experience & journey.
Thanks and good luck!
You know this was my very first video!!! It needs remaking 🤣👍🏼
@@JimNewstead Wow, I didn't know that. Good choice for a first!
That would be an interesting update to do for a milestone such as x number of subs or an anniversary. You could say "I am revisiting my very first video and expanding on it for a mega-reaction!" (since it is about 25 minutes total).
I know you know Devy, but I do not know if you have seen all 3 together, but I imagine you have. He packs more into those 3 songs than most bands do in an entire career. I get emotional watching it every time.
Thanks so much for responding personally. I did not expect that! I watched a lot of your vids yesterday, and I think you do an excellent job.
Peace and keep up the great work.
Just been listening to DT recently, I'd heard of him before and just heard snippets of his stuff and dismissed it as kind over the top, heavy metal "wall of sound." But then I gave The Death of Music a proper listen on here on headphones and I was totally blown away. So, the lockdown has had a couple of upsides for me and discovering Devin Townsend being one of them. The Death of Music? Quite the opposite for me, Devin Townsend, thank you very much.
He's an amazing musician / composer and such a nice down to earth guy. When he played in Denmark some years back - on the tour for the second album in the Project series - he and the band, jumped of stage after the concert, and just had a little chat and some photos taken with us that stayed. And watching him and the Project band live was such an amazing experience.
I saw Devin Townsend Project perform the whole of Ocean Machine at the Hammersmith Apollo in March 2017 and it was an incredible show. This song was a highlight, that night.
I'm in North America, and chances are that I won't be able to see him live. I'm 55 and his music has become an important part of my life. My heart sucks and constant pain. He takes me out of myself and brings true joy to my life
I cannot believe this was 5 years ago. Being a Devin junkie, I found you shortly after this. I have been enjoying the rabbit hole with you since.
So this is where it all started! Not a bad choice for a first reaction. I was surprised to find out that I never commented on this, because I watched it shortly after you released it. As is evident here and since, your reactions are sincere and show a true love for music, combined with an open mind and willingness to explore. Keep it up!
Yes indeed! This is the very first one ☝️. Thanks for visiting it now and leaving a comment. It’s been a blast!
Hey Jim, I know it's an old video but I was sitting here watching the Blu Ray for the Plovdiv orchestra set and I thought you might enjoy this version of the death of music. In my opinion it's even better than the one you reacted to! Love your videos, you're a cool guy 😎 Take care
Have same thouths, so no new comment. Though Plovdiv was released after this video (6/7/2018), but recorded 22/9/2017
Having caught him a couple of times with SYL I was massively privileged to get to see him play a one man acoustic gig at a local small venue.. That was a hell of a special evening, topped off with a little meet and greet afterwards.. What a nice guy!
This song is my favorite of Devin's work.
I've lost count how many times I listen to this piece, and the part at 10:49 always moves me :)
Artur Domański yup, isn't it incredible. Love this tune, it was the first I heard of his. Thanks for commenting!
Best part about this video? (Aside from the amazing performance by Devin) Seeing your physicality change as you listen to this song. You can clearly see how it effects you emotionally by how your body reacts as you listen. Seeing your excitement & wonder/disbelief, making it seem as though it was impossible to not squirm in you seat. It was like you didn't have the heart to even think about pausing this performance or speaking a word, as it would undoubtedly ruin the moment of the epic build up on one of the best songs ever written (IMHO). That "wow" and then immediate silence & moment of contemplation after, just perfect. Thank you for a genuine reaction video!
Thanks so much! Did you know this was the first ever reaction video I made five years ago? Keep a look out for my reaction to this reaction some time this week!
@@JimNewstead One hell of a song to start with! Looking forward to checking more of your videos out. Cheers!
I love that you put this up as a reaction despite having already heard it at least twice, it's great to see people push it out there to show others because it truly is amazing. good job!
Oh yes! I keep pushing it to everyone I know, some get it and dig it immediately, some can't be bothered to listen, some are "meh" - really???? How can anyone NOT be moved by this? Anyway, thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment :)
I'll never tire of this song (or any of his music) it's so powerful
I like that you've been checking out Zappa, noticed the connection with Steve Vai and Devin, there is a pretty incredible musical lineage there, and I'd hazard saying it wasn't coincidence. Greatness influencing future magnificence.
I pretty much cried throughout this whole video
Keep talking as much as you want amigo; at least you've got something to say. Having "discovered" Devin Townsend only recently myself, I can only repeat what so many have said already and that is that this guy is so immeasurably talented, so incredibly gifted with a stupefying vocal range and a growl that has many a grizzly to go check its tonsils to see what's wrong with 'em.
Plus, I don't know how he does it, but Devin seems to have a Special Well Of Emotions somewhere in his back yard, as time and time again he's able to move me profoundly. Should I have been religious, I would say Devin's proof of a god. I'm not, so I haven't got a clue what went on the day Devin was conceived. All I know is that the Devster went from complete unknown, straight into my top-five of favourite artists; although I must add it's getting crowded in there with at least ten bands in said top five.
Cheers my good man.
Devin has always sought out new themes and ways to find resolution with his entire style and being. If you like Death of Music was the beginning of the journey to fully understand himself. and by the time of Empath, he has finally properly accepted all the facets of his career
Before Strapping he had a stint singing and playing guitar live with The Wildhearts
There is a vid on RUclips of a young Devy with floppy blonde hair rocking out with Ginger and Co. at Donington I think (might be Reading, can’t remember 😝)
Do you have the link?
Hi Jim - It's always a pleasure to share songs back and forth with you. Special songs like this, bring a special joy to your heart (and mine) and it's nice to listen to these songs with you. Thanks, Jim!
Pure geniality!
One of my favourite pieces of music ever!
That was incredible.
Dude! I love your voice and passion. You should do ASMR video readings on bands.
God please no
You should do some full album review's on here as well. Would be fun..
J4ymichaels I might well have to do that! Great idea, though it's going to be a few days before I get an opportunity to do this. Thanks for commenting and following! Jim
Devin is the best! Saw DTP twice and those shows rank up there with the likes of Maiden and Dream Theater
B Well Maiden are incredible live. Live After Death is my top 20 albums of all time!
Live After Death was my first concert when I was 12! Still #1!
B Well ah yes, the world slavery tour. I had tickets to see them at the Ipswich Gaumont but on the day Bruce Dickinson had tonsillitis so the show was rescheduled and I wasn't able to go while my mates so did. That hurt! Was only about 13 or 14 at the time too! I wore out my VHS copy of the video!
The first time I got exposed to DTP was around 2010, after a friend recommended the song Coast which is an amazing song that got me hooked immidiately. Btw I finally started my Jim Newstead channel grind! :D Since I missed a few days, I'm gonna watch a few more tonight :)
wow indeed
Headphones, vape, Devin, you know how to do it, Jim.
Hey Jim, great reaction. I discovered Devin's music a couple of years ago and I feel exactly like this about it still. Which song was it that got you hooked?
Iversa it was his solo performance of Kingdom on EMGTV... I wasn't prepared for the assault on my ears and eyes, and it just blew me away. It was a combination of the production, the music and his infectious personality rolled into a few minutes of the perfect performance. Immediately had to find other material and boy, I wasn't disappointed! Such a diverse and rich catalogue of work. Just brilliant!
Yeah definitely. What an incredible performance. My introduction was the song Triumph from the Synchestra album which I think I stumbled across by accident, such an exhilarating and unique composition. His work certainly is diverse and each album is a gem in its own way. Hope you continue to enjoy!
Would also love to see a whole album review! Would love a Terria or Accelerated Evolution!
benheninger that could actually be quite cool. I haven't heard either of these albums yet so would be a genuine reaction. Thanks for the suggestion!
Terria is incredible !!
This is 100% something you would want to do.
Huh, this rendition actually made me think of Massive Attack...
The church of Heavy Devi ,my religion for now more than 20 years !
"Praise The Lowered"! :)
Love this tune. Have you heard all of dev's music mate..
J4ymichaels I'm slowly picking my way through it, about to get on a 3 hour flight to Helsinki so planning to listen to Transcendence, Epicloud and Ocean Machine. Getting there!
It reminds me of the growing up tour from peter gabriel..
Please do Judgement from the Synchestra album
Puts me in mind of "Burn" from the Cure. Really good.
This dude gets It.
Devin Townsend has the voice of Ronnie James Dio, David Gilmour meets Freddie Mercury with the geniality, presence and criative lyrics of David Bowie, Pink Floyd. If there's and Edgar Allan Poe of Music is Devin Townsend for sure.
💓
Shivers at 11:38🥴
Yes wow
one severely confused thumb. poor thing...
Wow.
There is a underrated Gem called YOB no one react on they masterpieces Please react on YOB- A Drift To The Ocean , They criminally underrated you can say they are the God Fathers of bands like Cult Of Luna,The Ocean and ISIS if they not Hunt you and blow your brain i swear i will stop being a metal head and start listing Lady Gaga
so scary to think he wrote this 21 years ago..
Sweet .Some of it sounds a bit like the cure’s burn.
Fuck me dead!
being compare to pink floyd... let that sink in....
The sink is fine where it is. It can come back in once it's thought about what it's done...
Having caught him a couple of times with SYL I was massively privileged to get to see him play a one man acoustic gig at a local small venue.. That was a hell of a special evening, topped off with a little meet and greet afterwards.. What a nice guy!
Gavin Revitt you lucky, lucky man! Bet that's a gig you'll never forget!
It was quite a blinder for a one man show armed with an acoustic and his usual sense of humour.. Unless you knew it no one would ever suspect he had anything to do with SYL! hehehe.