"Powernerd...will be out in, y'know, four months or so. I hope you like it. I did my best. I think it's really cool. It doesn't sound perfect, but it's really good."
Man, I wish more people with such high talents were as open as you are about their insecurities. The world would be a much better place with less pretending...❤
Devin, I first saw you live during the Dreamsonic tour last year and ever since I've been infatuated with your discography. Listening to your updates has been extraordinarily grounding for me to be able to hear someone I admire talk about their struggles and own insecurities. I just want to say thank you for what you do; you sacrifice so much to produce your music and it goes to show in the final results. I do think life post-COVID has shaken us all to different degrees, but having these shared less-than-stellar experiences certainly makes us stronger together. The imperfections in your latest record that you notice are certainly only going to contribute to it in a positive way. Imperfection is beauty after all.
I’ve loved your music for many years Dev because it’s real. Having been able to relate to your music and its humility has helped me through tough times. Thank you for all you have done for me.
That was so lovely to listen to. Every update has made me appreciate you more and more. For all your hard work, all rhe stress, all the anxiety but above all else, all the joy you take from creating your music for us... Thank you. You are truly an amazing and beautiful soul that deserves every success this life has to give. I'm sorry for the loss you've gone through and I hope this album has helped guide you through the worst of it and you can now see the light at the other end of the process. Love ya Dev, Happy Dad's Day and BRING ON POWERNERD! 🤘🤪🤘
The worst lost I've ever experienced was the lost of my younger brother. He was 13, I was 15 at the time. Friday/Yesterday marked 18 years. I'm not sure if I've ever moved on. I lost another brother of mine to suicide 6 years ago. And theres been other loses I've experienced over the years. Family, relationships, fatherhood ... Other than going on an anger fueled rant (I have bad anger issues) at 33 years old, I don't really know how to express my feelings and or emotions because I feel as though the people I'm surrounded by, dont really care. So I bottle everything up and keep things to myself.
I agree it’s a little odd but have you ever considered that OP of the comment might be neurodivergent or something like that? Text doesn’t really convey intent, either. Don’t be assholes.
I’m late to this vid, but always appreciate your thoughts and work you put into sharing all this and of course the music itself. Looking forward to POWERNERD.
Love the lyrics talk As long as you acknowledge the process/struggle, like you always do (even here), the ideological intent will feel 100% more meaningful, sincere, and relatable to the audience you've cultivated Yell "fuck" or rev a motorcycle in the middle of a new-age platitude, you beautiful bastard.
What always matter ultimately is that you did the best you could. You just gotta be in peace with that. You put a lot of effort, didn't you? So make peace with the process and the result 🙂. Lots of love, Dev!!
Not the same, but the same: Whenever I cook something, even if everybody absolutely loves it, I'll think "it needed more salt" or "it needed less of this or that" and I used to need to verbalize that, almost as an excuse when it wasn't needed as protection from criticism. What I was ACTUALLY doing by verbalizing those things was to partially lesson the enjoyment/experience of those that were already loving it. It's selfish to do that, let them enjoy the meal and keep those thoughts to myself.
I’ve watched every update, and this record’s themes as Devin has explained them just don’t scream Powernerd to me. I think it’s time for Dev to seriously consider renaming the album to align more closely with loss, grief, and acceptance. But hey, what do I know. It’s up to the powernerd
the VALUE of human music, because ai music is fun for sure we all have a laugh, but ai music does not have -emotional irrationality- , which is GOOD for music, but not really anything else as we have found out as musicians. 🤒 im, sick, but knowing powernerd is on it's way, I have to get better man, mind over matter that shick
I like to lay a base, like this, and then create many different layers, then take away the base, or layer, to find the greast congeniality betweens existing tracks, i believe the song writes its self and it all 100% manifest of the existing consciousness of the universe, while what what becomes manifest is relying on my receptive ability and mental, physical and emotional states at the time, (and musical talents) thoseozt open to the community of the spheres will become the greatest creator of the moment. Base idea: (from which a slew of new ideas can be born) ruclips.net/user/shortsKIYq7NQeYnI?si=eSZ50kZmqi1cf0t7
I know that this cannot be compared but I feel the similar after every finished scientific manuscript. I will hopefully never be perfect. But worth it. 🕷️🕸️🎶🖖
Hey, should you bring your Mastering Guy into the Studio to let him hear it the way you do, so that when he goes off to Master the thing, he knows what you're looking for? Maybe even talk him through the bits you're worried about? Would that help? :)
Dev, it doesn't matter if it's technically perfect. None of your early records are technically anywhere close to perfect, but they have a huge impact on people. What matters to people is the songs and what you express through them.
I’ve been editing my tunes for weeks now and know the feeling, I can only hear the problems even though my wife and kids are like “it’s great”… no “it sucks” 😂
This man literally cracked my heart open and blew my mind to bits with kingdom off physicist, and he's worried about the quality for powernerd, this man is a treasure and must be protected at all cost.
Saw him live last year on 2 occasions! His transparent and vulnerable demeanor is a testament to his character, dedication, commitment and care for others . He should be a marriage counselor 😂
I am a lifelong fan of your writing style, and I don't think I'm alone in that. So the individual output of songs/albums are always a treat, but to me you can never really fail as long as what you are putting out there is accurately translating your personal vision. And it really sounds like Powernerd is another example of that! Thanks for keeping us updated and take care of yourself when you can!
I can't wait to hear what you're working on, it's always extra special and regardless of the genre that you happen to to be recording and making there's always a special Devon about it. ruclips.net/user/shortsKIYq7NQeYnI?si=3ThR8EOGYpC6Kls4
Happy Father's day Dev! From a fellow father who struggles with bi polarism I just want to say thank you for every album you give us. You help me through so many situations and you don't even know it.
It's Fathers Day and my Dad has been gone for 23 years. My Mon was gone 11 months later. Having your amazing gifts and tireless efforts to convey emotions through your art - I'm sure you expressed yourself, like only you can. I lean on your music and words in my times of despair and pain. I can find songs to cry and get it out - but mostly I reach for your inspirational and joyous music at those times. I hold on, and I get through it. What you do matters so very much, to those of us that connect. Cheers!!
Un Maestro che ha fatto quel capolavoro di Terria quando gli altri si pisciavano ancora a letto non deve avere proccupazione di Niente al Mondo. A Master who made Terria's masterpiece when the others were still pissing themselves in bed must not have a care in the world.
Hugs from afar. Dev you shine a light that makes so many of us better for it. Not sure if that makes sense, cause words are hard, but keep keeping on my friend.
As a jobless day by day goer, I can assure you you're not the only one reaching for what day it is. "Let it go" a relevant mantra. We squeeze our brains and our souls trying to be what we already are.
I am playing electric guitar every day for 40 years and have a truck load of material, but I hit a wall trying to make a record because I am too much of a freaking perfectionist. It sucks. I admire the honesty and the energy to work through it and finish it.
I struggle with that too. It has helped me to keep my work sessions very short, like 15-30 minutes at a time. If I let my work sessions get long, I tend to get distracted by analyzing what I've done. For me, the key is to keep my mind on the act of creating and leave the analysis part for the end, when the creating is done.
Happy Father’s Day to Dev and to all dads!!!
"Powernerd...will be out in, y'know, four months or so. I hope you like it. I did my best. I think it's really cool. It doesn't sound perfect, but it's really good."
Man, I wish more people with such high talents were as open as you are about their insecurities. The world would be a much better place with less pretending...❤
Thank you for everything, I learnt a lot from your reflections. Now I can't wait to listen to the album. A hug ✨💖✨
Devin, I first saw you live during the Dreamsonic tour last year and ever since I've been infatuated with your discography. Listening to your updates has been extraordinarily grounding for me to be able to hear someone I admire talk about their struggles and own insecurities.
I just want to say thank you for what you do; you sacrifice so much to produce your music and it goes to show in the final results. I do think life post-COVID has shaken us all to different degrees, but having these shared less-than-stellar experiences certainly makes us stronger together.
The imperfections in your latest record that you notice are certainly only going to contribute to it in a positive way. Imperfection is beauty after all.
I’ve loved your music for many years Dev because it’s real. Having been able to relate to your music and its humility has helped me through tough times. Thank you for all you have done for me.
That was so lovely to listen to. Every update has made me appreciate you more and more. For all your hard work, all rhe stress, all the anxiety but above all else, all the joy you take from creating your music for us... Thank you. You are truly an amazing and beautiful soul that deserves every success this life has to give. I'm sorry for the loss you've gone through and I hope this album has helped guide you through the worst of it and you can now see the light at the other end of the process. Love ya Dev, Happy Dad's Day and BRING ON POWERNERD! 🤘🤪🤘
The worst lost I've ever experienced was the lost of my younger brother.
He was 13, I was 15 at the time. Friday/Yesterday marked 18 years.
I'm not sure if I've ever moved on.
I lost another brother of mine to suicide 6 years ago.
And theres been other loses I've experienced over the years. Family, relationships, fatherhood ...
Other than going on an anger fueled rant (I have bad anger issues) at 33 years old, I don't really know how to express my feelings and or emotions because I feel as though the people I'm surrounded by, dont really care. So I bottle everything up and keep things to myself.
Well done Dev! Cant wait to hear what you've crafted for us this time ❤
Dev you do not make 6/10 records.
4 month? So powernerd will come out in october?
I will laugh my arse off, if, after all this - it's just Metallica Load era riffs with you shouting "Fuck yeah!" every other bar.
😂
That would be awesome
I'm a happy man. Spending 45 minutes with Dev as if he was in my room ❤️
Weird
Parasocial relationships are a helluva thing
@@SYLRMHA dude you sound like a broken record writing this comment everytime
@@luminalala just shut up groupie
I agree it’s a little odd but have you ever considered that OP of the comment might be neurodivergent or something like that? Text doesn’t really convey intent, either. Don’t be assholes.
Yes Devy!!
Can't wait for you to come back to the UK. Last time I saw you at KKs you were very ill. Wish you all the best mate. Rest up.
As a fellow over thinker I must say, stop over thinking it 😂❤
I am grateful that Dev shares so much with us, is there another artist that is this transparent and honest?
I honestly can't think of anyone. I'm extremely grateful for these streams of consciousness and vulnerabilities from Dev. Extremely inspiring.
@@Jadusart we are so damn fortunate!
sending you lots of hugs Devin!! ♥♥
I'm sure the record will be awesome even if it's not perfect!
I have adored these updates, thank you and hail Zil- I mean the POWERNERD! 👾👾👾
Hey Dev!! Happy Sunday... I just found out you're going to be touring with Myles Kennedy... see you at Rock City, Nottingham UK!! 🤩👍
I’m late to this vid, but always appreciate your thoughts and work you put into sharing all this and of course the music itself. Looking forward to POWERNERD.
I just wanted to say thank you for being real. I've actually been listening to your work from SYL a lot lately to process some ugly pain.
Half way done with my own record. This is definitely what I needed to watch/hear. Thank you Devin
I want you to release the background music.. I love your ambient stuff!!!!!!
You're a badass dude, Dev. Thank you for sacrificing so much so we can have incredible music to listen to for years to come 🤘🏻
Id do anything for an album with ambience like you're doing while talking
He put out like six of them around pandemic.
Really looking forward to this record, Dev. And the next two as well!
Love the lyrics talk
As long as you acknowledge the process/struggle, like you always do (even here), the ideological intent will feel 100% more meaningful, sincere, and relatable to the audience you've cultivated
Yell "fuck" or rev a motorcycle in the middle of a new-age platitude, you beautiful bastard.
What always matter ultimately is that you did the best you could. You just gotta be in peace with that. You put a lot of effort, didn't you? So make peace with the process and the result 🙂. Lots of love, Dev!!
A really thought-out description on the vid as always, Dev, always appreciated 👍
I love your open dialogues and spoken word type sentiments......your a cool guy to listen to when you talk....oh, and happy Fathers day!
Not the same, but the same: Whenever I cook something, even if everybody absolutely loves it, I'll think "it needed more salt" or "it needed less of this or that" and I used to need to verbalize that, almost as an excuse when it wasn't needed as protection from criticism. What I was ACTUALLY doing by verbalizing those things was to partially lesson the enjoyment/experience of those that were already loving it. It's selfish to do that, let them enjoy the meal and keep those thoughts to myself.
I’ve watched every update, and this record’s themes as Devin has explained them just don’t scream Powernerd to me. I think it’s time for Dev to seriously consider renaming the album to align more closely with loss, grief, and acceptance. But hey, what do I know. It’s up to the powernerd
the VALUE of human music, because ai music is fun for sure we all have a laugh, but ai music does not have -emotional irrationality- , which is GOOD for music, but not really anything else as we have found out as musicians. 🤒 im, sick, but knowing powernerd is on it's way, I have to get better man, mind over matter that shick
I like to lay a base, like this, and then create many different layers, then take away the base, or layer, to find the greast congeniality betweens existing tracks, i believe the song writes its self and it all 100% manifest of the existing consciousness of the universe, while what what becomes manifest is relying on my receptive ability and mental, physical and emotional states at the time, (and musical talents) thoseozt open to the community of the spheres will become the greatest creator of the moment.
Base idea: (from which a slew of new ideas can be born)
ruclips.net/user/shortsKIYq7NQeYnI?si=eSZ50kZmqi1cf0t7
Hey Devy its feels good to be imperfect not everybody's perfect fits everyone ideal that's what makes it perfectly imperfect xx
I know that this cannot be compared but I feel the similar after every finished scientific manuscript. I will hopefully never be perfect. But worth it. 🕷️🕸️🎶🖖
Devin…. Can you play us a cover of For The Love Of God from Steve Vai.. we know you can play it… it would be pretty cool.
Holy crap. There is so much in this stream of conscious video.
Thanks for your time and insight. I really appreciate these updates amidst your busy schedule. Take care.
I have a feeling this album is going to be filled with catchy hooks and straightforward. That makes me happy! I love the variety you put out❤
Hey, should you bring your Mastering Guy into the Studio to let him hear it the way you do, so that when he goes off to Master the thing, he knows what you're looking for? Maybe even talk him through the bits you're worried about?
Would that help? :)
Dev, it doesn't matter if it's technically perfect. None of your early records are technically anywhere close to perfect, but they have a huge impact on people. What matters to people is the songs and what you express through them.
I’m personally looking forward to more Heavy Devy songs!
So little in life lately connects with us in a genuine, honest and positive way..but this video really did. Thanks wo much
I believe you the epitome of a metal musician, surpassing even Blackie Lawless
I’ve been editing my tunes for weeks now and know the feeling, I can only hear the problems even though my wife and kids are like “it’s great”… no “it sucks” 😂
Dev is a treasure and I'm happy we have this tea talks with him
Happy Father's Day Devin and to all you loving hard working dads. 💙
This man literally cracked my heart open and blew my mind to bits with kingdom off physicist, and he's worried about the quality for powernerd, this man is a treasure and must be protected at all cost.
Thank you for your efforts and sharing your music and your thoughts.
Thanks for you insights. Get some rest.🙏
I feel what ur saying. Glad you're still making music
Thansk for being you dev
Thanks for all these updates. They're helpful
Saw him live last year on 2 occasions!
His transparent and vulnerable demeanor is a testament to his character, dedication, commitment and care for others .
He should be a marriage counselor 😂
Yes, be vulnerable! It's the greatest gift you can give as an artist.
You’re such a real person ❤ that’s what I love about you and your music
Happy Father’s Day! ❤️
I love you man! Please take care of yourself!
Happy Father's Day Dev!
Truth. Honesty. Integrity. You done good fella. Hope you take some time man. Go well @dvntownsend 💪🤟💙
Stoked to hear it Dev! Happy Father's Day.
Really excited to hear it Dev
Still the Dalai Lahma of metal :)
wicked I am so excited :)
Happy Fathers Day!!
I am a lifelong fan of your writing style, and I don't think I'm alone in that. So the individual output of songs/albums are always a treat, but to me you can never really fail as long as what you are putting out there is accurately translating your personal vision. And it really sounds like Powernerd is another example of that! Thanks for keeping us updated and take care of yourself when you can!
I can't wait to hear what you're working on, it's always extra special and regardless of the genre that you happen to to be recording and making there's always a special Devon about it.
ruclips.net/user/shortsKIYq7NQeYnI?si=3ThR8EOGYpC6Kls4
Dude, whatever happens, the uiniversal Choir - me and myself as part of it- will fix it. Recording is a Journey! So let us make history again!
I can’t wait for new music from you Devin!!
Can't wait to hear it! ❤
Happy Father's day Dev! From a fellow father who struggles with bi polarism I just want to say thank you for every album you give us. You help me through so many situations and you don't even know it.
It's Fathers Day and my Dad has been gone for 23 years. My Mon was gone 11 months later. Having your amazing gifts and tireless efforts to convey emotions through your art - I'm sure you expressed yourself, like only you can. I lean on your music and words in my times of despair and pain. I can find songs to cry and get it out - but mostly I reach for your inspirational and joyous music at those times. I hold on, and I get through it. What you do matters so very much, to those of us that connect. Cheers!!
"If it was perfect, there would be no need to make anymore records." WOW. That helps me in so many ways.
Can't wait.
Un Maestro che ha fatto quel capolavoro di Terria quando gli altri si pisciavano ancora a letto non deve avere proccupazione di Niente al Mondo.
A Master who made Terria's masterpiece when the others were still pissing themselves in bed must not have a care in the world.
Love ya Dev!!
Hugs from afar. Dev you shine a light that makes so many of us better for it. Not sure if that makes sense, cause words are hard, but keep keeping on my friend.
Always good to hear you, unfiltered, with that heart firmly on your sleeve. Beautiful 😇🙏❤️
I wake up every Sunday and the first thing I look for is my Dev updates! Can’t wait for Powernerd!
As a jobless day by day goer, I can assure you you're not the only one reaching for what day it is. "Let it go" a relevant mantra. We squeeze our brains and our souls trying to be what we already are.
I really felt that :let it go: part. I don't even know what it is sometimes....
Perfection... bro this is kind of blowing my mind.
"It" I wrote so many songs... wondered what it was... didn't even think about it for years
You can't call it anything. Today I realized even the word it falls short :(
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Please Devin . Make a reaction video on the last MIRAR ep🤟!!!!
Let's goooooooooooo!
happy father's day Devin Townsend and to all other dads who are watching this update!
I'm sure it us great
Much love to you Dev, my own spiritual growth owes much to your honesty
No matter what that work is to avoid feeling of loss. I see it as my emotional support animal.
I am playing electric guitar every day for 40 years and have a truck load of material, but I hit a wall trying to make a record because I am too much of a freaking perfectionist. It sucks.
I admire the honesty and the energy to work through it and finish it.
I struggle with that too. It has helped me to keep my work sessions very short, like 15-30 minutes at a time. If I let my work sessions get long, I tend to get distracted by analyzing what I've done. For me, the key is to keep my mind on the act of creating and leave the analysis part for the end, when the creating is done.
Thanks for taking us on a ride! I love these videos to death.
Breaking bad hits hard with this one. Namastè.
You got another thing coming!!! =) love from stockholm
Mission Heavens on bandcamp cheers boys
So we mix and master our own cheers
Cheers Devy!
Do we know when it's coming out?
No date yet. I'd say a month before they start promotion and Dev mentioned 3 months or so of that before release.
He says at the very end about 4 months from now until release
Looking forward to it
🐉🫂💖🐲🔥🤟🏻❤️🔥
Let's goooooooo!