The devin townsend band synchestra music album discussion and ratings. While they are a full featured band, the devin townsend band or dtb is generally considered to be a solo project of strapping young lad vocalist and guitarist, devin townsend. Gojira global warming live at the silver cord studio may 2018 duration. Devin garrett townsend born may 5, 1972 is a canadian musician and record producer from new westminster, british columbia. Devin townsend vocalsguitars brian waddell guitars ryan van poederooyen drums mike young bass dave young keyboardssynths interestingly enough, nearly all of townsends albums were released under a different side project, or so says his. The devin townsend band was a progressive metal band from vancouver, canada on.
My musical tastes range widely but i usually listen to bands like porcupine tree, dream theater, yes, symphx etc. Sometimes referred to as the mad scientist of metal, townsend produces a wide variety of music. Devin townsend band vampira official video youtube. Track 12 from the synchestra album, i do not own this album, if you like it buy it. This was created as a dvd bonus for the special edition of the synchestra album available. Feb 05, 2014 mix devin townsend performs kingdom for emgtv youtube. Formed by devin townsend to draw a firmer line between strapping young lad and his solo material. Listen free to the devin townsend band synchestra let it roll, hypergeek and more. Addicted is the twelfth studio album by canadian musician devin townsend, and the second album in the devin townsend project series. I believe its from the accelerated evolution times around 2003.
More melodic than his former band strapping young lad, devin and co. The devin townsend band consisted of brian waddell on guitar, mike young on bass, ryan van poederooyen on drums, and dave young on keyboards. Rvp mainly owes his fame to being the drummer for devin townsend since 2002, in the devin townsend project current and the now defunct devin townsend band 20022006. And townsend has the same setup returning time and time again back to the band thing heavy metallists strapping young lad. He is also a motivational speaker whose main goal is to inspire and motivate people around the world to live a life full of purpose and happiness. Synchestra devin townsend band, devin townsend songs. This lineup, the devin townsend band, was townsends first dedicated lineup for his solo material, and was created as a counterpart to townsends extreme metal. Id like to make the art available for people to download and print if theyd like to make it complete. Townsend assembled a group of vancouver musicians to perform with him on the album. Track 6 from synchestra album, i do not own this album, if you like it buy it. Devin townsend project is a great band and accelerated evolution is a great place to start. Synchestra is a music studio album recording by devin townsend experimentalpost metalprogressive rock released in 2006 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Synchestra is the eighth solo album by canadian musician devin townsend, and the second and final album he recorded with the devin townsend band.
The devin townsend band was a progressive metal band from vancouver, canada on hiatus since 2007. Synchestra charts a vast array of sounds and spheres, ranging anywhere from the opening acoustic sequence on let it roll to the silly carnival surf jam of. Devin townsend biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Devin garrett townsend born may 5, 1972 is a canadian musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band strapping young lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist, in which his work usually leans more towards a progressive metal style. I dont think there are many musicians, maybe even none at all, that i admire and love as much as him. Not to be confused with townsends other musical outfit devin townsend project in 2007 devin split up both this band and strapping young lad.
The album was released on november 17, 2009, on townsends independent record label hevydevy records. Mar 02, 2016 dtb play live at greenhouse studio in vancouver. The devin townsend band synchestra encyclopaedia metallum. The devin townsend band synchestra 2011, cd discogs. Devin townsend band accelerated evolution tour video youtube. This was created as a dvd bonus for the special edition of the synchestra album available from inside out music.
The devin townsend band is popularly known as the happier side of devin townsend, and strapping young lad is the angrier. Lyrics are strange, but the whole song pulls itself off pretty well. This album contains the best songs devin has written, and thats why it breaks the top 10. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. The devin townsend band music, videos, stats, and photos. Devin has been hosting live concerts in his home studio this month, each one raising money for healthcare workers around the world. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. This came off of the safe zone dvd from the synchestra digipak. All works are the respective works of their owners. The project consists of 4 albums which will be released 20092010.
The one thing one can expect from devin townsend is the unexpected. Explore releases from the devin townsend band at discogs. I plan on purchasing infinity and synchestra shortly. Townsend has described synchestra as a mellow retort to alien, which is true, but gives a false picture of the content here. There are songs on this record, with five or six big songs. His works are classed as progressive, first and foremost, and considering the term progressive is defined as. Check out synchestra by the devin townsend band on amazon music. He founded extreme metal band strapping young lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007, and has an extensive career as a solo artist. Young uses his hardrocking band crazy horse to recharge his batteries, so that he can go off and pursue other musical areas of interest as a solo artist. Track 5 from the synchestra album, i do not own this album, if you like it buy it.
The devin townsend band synchestra released january 31, 2006 on inside out records members. Shes a woman feel good mordecai known exactly where shes. Sep 28, 2011 track 1 from synchestra album, i do not own this album, if you like it buy it. Devin townsend, devin townsend project, strapping young lad, zimmers hole, gatling. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Jul, 2012 check out synchestra by the devin townsend band on amazon music. The album was released in january 2006 on townsends label, hevydevy records. Devin townsend vocalsguitars brian waddell guitars ryan van poederooyen drums mike young bass dave young keyboardssynths interestingly enough, nearly all of townsend s albums were released under a different side project, or so says his. Although the two arent musically alike, neil young and devin townsend follow a similar approach to making music.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures. Devin townsend biography devin garrett townsend born may 5, 1972 new westminster, british columbia, canada devin townsend, possibly more widely known as the frontman for the extreme metal act strapping young lad, began creating solo albums in 1997. Synchestra, an album by devin townsend band on spotify. Devin townsend lyrics synchestra 2006 album, including sunshine and happiness, notes from africa, sunset. The devin townsend band synchestra releases discogs. Hello all, welcome to the first instalment of my quarantine project i want to be able to provide some relief during these coming times in the ways that i am able to. Devins current project, known as devin townsend project, is a musical journey through the past 3 years of his life, having a kid, quitting marijuana and booze, and many other personal changes. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the devin townsend band at the discogs marketplace. His music is some of the best to have entered into my life. Ranking all of devin townsends studio albums including. The devin townsend band synchestra album discussion. The latest, which took place on 25th april sold 3420 tickets raising over.
The album was released in january 2006 on townsend s label, hevydevy records. Take onel isten to the album highlight, gaia and tell me that the devin townsend band don. Apr 07, 2010 devin townsend band vampira official video. Synchestra by the devin townsend band on amazon music. Synchestra was a very enjoyable experience for devin. The devin townsend band synchestra 2006, cd discogs.
He worked on this project stressfree and he did practically everything from song writing to mastering and engineering. Synchestra charts a vast array of sounds and spheres, ranging anywhere from the opening acoustic sequence on let it. The chronological order of the albums is ki, addicted, deconstruction and. Devin townsends music has been with me since i started listening to metal as a teenager, band, solo and strapping young lad. Track 1 from synchestra album, i do not own this album, if you like it buy it. Devin townsend is a, metal related, alternative metal progressive metal music artist. Ive enjoyed all sorts of musical genres in my 42yrs but mostly progmetalspacey stuff and devin townsend really hits the spot for me. The devin townsend band accelerated evolution full album. The devin townsend band became my favorite band just a short 6 months ago when a friend of mine loaned me terria.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Find devin townsend discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Listen free to the devin townsend band synchestra bonus disc. The album was written and produced by townsend, and features ryan van poederooyen, brian waddell, mark cimino, and anneke van giersbergen. Strapping young lad download festival 2006 full set duration. After performing in a number of heavy metal bands in high school, townsend was discovered by a record label in 1993 and asked. Track 8 from synchestra album, i do not own this album, if you like it buy it. Ziltoid is an alien from the 4th dimension who has come to earth where he hovers 5 miles above qatar in geosynchronous orbit. Leave it to devin townsend, one of the most colorful and prolific characters in the world of heavy metal to come up with such a bizarre and whimsical concept album as ziltoid the omniscient. I think there is something for just about any taste in music. The devin townsend band discography main accelerated evolution 2003 the devin townsend band discography all accelerated evolution 2003 synchestra the devin townsend band. Synchestra is also available as special edition in digipak, with extended 16 page booklet and bonus dvd.
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