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In the Room with John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, and Devin Townsend
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Жыл бұрынIn this episode I talk guitar playing and gear with three guitar icons: John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, and Devin Townsend
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@jacobsmith1877 Жыл бұрын
Petrucci practices speed drills, Tosin practices fast arpeggios and things he messed up, and Dev drinks coffee while spacing out to train videos
@maryg.7790 Жыл бұрын
🤣
@kennyfoster655 Жыл бұрын
Right? SUCH different approaches with SUCH different results, love them ALL
@wheresallthezombies Жыл бұрын
For me, Dev is the only one makes music I can actually listen to. Lol. Not saying there’s anything wrong with the other two but where they put their focus is very clear.
@kickingxri Жыл бұрын
@@wheresallthezombiesyeah fair enough it is up to taste I like all of them
@diegoleiva7242 Жыл бұрын
I can't stand Dream Theater or AAL but my hat's off to all three. Anyone making a living out of Prog Metal deserves some respect, that is one tough road as a musician for sure.
@zynosgd9982 Жыл бұрын
TLDW: John: "so there's modes, tones, composition, gear... all of those things are important [...]" Tosin: "maths, bro" Devin: *stares into the void* "it's about the intent"
@ryukan250 Жыл бұрын
The all rounder, the technician and the philosopher walk into a bar
@stcmattb Жыл бұрын
Haha so good 🤣
@xthexadvantagex Жыл бұрын
I love to think that Devin somehow inspired the other two with his philosophical thoughts and starts whole new cool albums or songs. How does John petrified make his guitar sound like a foggy meadow in rural Canada.
@chassegardee7694 Жыл бұрын
Tosin :"Maths, like... Maths, like, bro, like..."
@diode86 Жыл бұрын
@@chassegardee7694 that 🤣🤣🤣
@FurorAeternumXBL Жыл бұрын
“Hey, Devin, you wanna just play something?” *proceeds to tear open the heavens and rain bliss upon the world*
@guitarist_derek Жыл бұрын
I had chills the whole time. Unreal.
@chrisrichardson4693 Жыл бұрын
Haha can't wait to hear it 😂😂
@floydtron Жыл бұрын
1:17:06 You're welcome :)
@jh5131 Жыл бұрын
@@floydtron👍👍👍
@rjv-rw2ef Жыл бұрын
True i literally had an out of body experience and got teleported to Italy in winter.
@Kalebsweeten Жыл бұрын
Devin is one of the most critically underrated musicians in metal. He’s your favorite metal guy’s favorite metal guy.
@tophr2710 Жыл бұрын
I think most of the upper echelon tech players are underrated in the main stream. Like, honestly the only people I know who are aware of these guys are guitarists.
@OrganicaShadows Жыл бұрын
And he reveals things that really can put you on the right track instead of confusing you with his ego giving you only technical information! Basically he's telling his own juice!! He's the only one! The more quite people are the deeper they are also! He's on the climax
@joshmastiff1128 Жыл бұрын
@@OrganicaShadowsI disagree with the quiet thing. There is this aura about such people but it puts a lot of quiet people under pressure for the expectation of being deep. Some just don't have what to say lol. I've met loud inquisitive people who are quiet in social situations but loud near their comfort zones. It just takes a certain type who listen and are truly curious rather than driven to finish first and be the winner
@OrganicaShadows Жыл бұрын
@@joshmastiff1128 👍👍agree
@donaldrose4848 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I wish that Rick could get Buckethead on a Zoom call or something. People mention the great guitarists of our time and are asleep on Buckethead. Its sad.
@althejazzman Жыл бұрын
Only Rick could get three legendary musicians in one place and make it feel like a lazy Sunday afternoon jamming with my mates.
@AbhishekSharma-zq5qk Жыл бұрын
Wish he would've asked devin a bit more about his DTP or SYL days
@segueoyuri Жыл бұрын
legendary musicians are people too
@sarcastaball Жыл бұрын
Three?
@shellderp Жыл бұрын
@@AbhishekSharma-zq5qk I mean he should just have a separate interview with Devin
@tylerm8145 Жыл бұрын
@@sarcastaballbait?
@CaptainWastrel Жыл бұрын
Tosin all in black, Petrucci all in black, Rick rocking his jeans and Devin looking like he just arrived from Hawaii. Damn I love this man hahahahaha
@GaudyGabriev Жыл бұрын
Devin's a fucking treasure is what he is.
@sausage_fingers666 6 ай бұрын
I love his classic aloha shirts.
@GeminiWoods Жыл бұрын
I feel like Dev has just transcended normal guitar player tropes. He's such a weird dude but also incredibly relatable at the same time.
@kredonystus7768 11 ай бұрын
It takes a rare breed to want to be musicians, to live the insane life of a musician, to want to be full time entertainers. Devin as a musician isn't the endpoint, it's the vehicle that lets him live the life the rest of us want.
@Trahzy 9 ай бұрын
Townsend is Friedman's bald lost brother, I swear.
@zachpayne7388 7 ай бұрын
Vai calls him the modern Zappa. I really think he's right.
@fromthealiens Жыл бұрын
i love how many viewers are like "who's this dude Devin? I've heard of him but never listened to him." Now they get to dive into his dozens of insanely diverse albums and get totally blown away :)
@flyingchicken40 Жыл бұрын
I got into Dev in 2013, shortly after he released the Retinal Circus. Even then it felt like he had a huge catalogue, I don't know how all these new listeners are gonna start!
@NoemiMC23 Жыл бұрын
Of course, Devin is amazing musician. ❤
@GeminiWoods Жыл бұрын
@flyingchicken40 Think the first song I ever heard from Dev was Devour from SYL on a Metal for the Masses compilation album in 02. Been hooked ever since.
@dmitriystoyanov933 Жыл бұрын
SYL was amazing
@daria6162 Жыл бұрын
My first thing was "Ziltoid the Omniscient" and i still think that it's another level of beautiful creativity.
@bonaqua123 Жыл бұрын
Devin is a legit genius. Amazingly talented in various dimensions. Sick guitarist, unbelievable vocalist, good songwriter, producer, self-advertising and promotion side of the music business, understands the technology and equipment itself and most importantly...down-to-earth chill human being with a likeable character + has the soul of a comedian. It's hard to believe a person with this much talent actually exists.
@CaptainWastrel Жыл бұрын
Devin is that kind of guy you look at and "HOW? How you're so good at all that?!"
@Imperialmusicfan Жыл бұрын
When you think about everything he does and how well he does it, it's pretty incredible... yet, he is as humble as one can be. Absolute legend!
@MrSphandor Жыл бұрын
The lockdown show he did with the drone cams on the outdoor balcony was incredible.
@alphaenemyplus8376 Жыл бұрын
Steve Vai said it himself, he's worked with two musical geniuses in his time, one he just didn't know was a genius yet.
@crazyhorse2995 Жыл бұрын
Damn straight🤘
@DeanLamb Жыл бұрын
What a lovely inspiring group of men. ❤️
@sappyjoker Жыл бұрын
That applies to you too! Good to see you here. Love your channel and band ❤️.
@ChristIsRisen33 Жыл бұрын
Hey it's Dean!
@HowieStephens Жыл бұрын
"4 Levels of AAL" when?? 😬
@MrBrothus Жыл бұрын
A bunch of strapping young lads
@technicaldeathmetalhead Жыл бұрын
@@MrBrothusI saw what you did there
@tyjutsu96 10 ай бұрын
This is like "It Might Get Loud" for Millennials. Ten years ago you would have had to pay $60 for this DVD, and I would've paid.
@xLammendam 2 ай бұрын
How fortunate we are to view this for free now. Also, I would have paid as well, lol.
@FigleyCreative 11 ай бұрын
Petrucci = The Old Guard ... Abasi = The New Guard ... Townsend = The Space Explorer ...and I love them all!
@peytonpepper12 Жыл бұрын
Devin’s choice to stress the importance of what music means to the person who creates it, in relation to how other people receive it, is MIND BLOWING
@dragonpundit.6443 Жыл бұрын
It's also a double edged sword. Some of his stuff is so over the top, gratuitous...grandiose, that it can be a turn off. His last album was in dire need of an adult to edit or contain his zeal. To me it was unlistenable and ridiculous. I love a lot of his stuff but he jumps the shark sometimes on his own devices.
@pierogi5359 Жыл бұрын
@@dragonpundit.6443 Good take. I love Devin, but his last album didn't do anything for me unfortunately.
@johnbernhardtsen3008 Жыл бұрын
his track Infinite Ocean is my go to chill song/melody!
@StrawsPulledAtRandom Жыл бұрын
@@dragonpundit.6443 I think that the big deal with uncle Dev now is the DreamPeace/Guitar Improvisation project. Music just for simply contemplate. On his own words, Lightwork is framed into a sort of "easy listening" music, but on his own HD full-arrangement way!
@meyeame8956 Жыл бұрын
@@dragonpundit.6443 Lightwork was a terrible album but his discography has some incredible work in it. He's definitely different than Tosin and Petrucci in that he would definitely be more "standard/less jazzy" sounding versus the deeply technical compositions of Petrucci and Tosin... that's not necessarily a bad thing. Just different ways to create different music that speaks to the musician and the listener and I think it's important to have all different types of artists for all different flavors of music.
@nathanhuffines Жыл бұрын
I feel like devins mindset is miles beyond anyone else. He seems so in tune with another realm of music that only he knows about, while agreeing with everyone else as if he mastered their point while in embryo form.
@tylerjacobson8012 Жыл бұрын
Devin is an artist whose art just so happens to be music. Devin is just in tune with himself.
@RohannvanRensburg Жыл бұрын
What's the end result, though? All three of them have created unique, innovative music with different intents and styles, and all of them affect people differently. Devin has been on a long journey of trying to understand himself through mental illness, drug abuse, etc. His music -- as far as I understand, and feel when listening to it -- is primarily cathartic. It's like he has to "get it out", and then move on. I think music is important for him, but simply because it's the art that he most happens to jive with. I'm sure the others have elements of it -- musicians don't just "do" music, they need it -- but seem to approach music differently. No one is more valid than the other.
@jackshittle Жыл бұрын
Agreed. he is an uber smart & talented android from another dimension/world that had a 200 million years head start before the earth. Totally on a different level.
@jb1934 Жыл бұрын
I had never heard of devin townsend, but after watching a few of his videos the songs unexpectedly reminded me of the tragically hip - with the country-blues guitars upgraded to a heavier sound. Gord Downie likewise had that unique mindset that somewhat transcended the mere business of making music professionally.
@joshmastiff1128 Жыл бұрын
@@RohannvanRensburgI seem to agree. Look at Tosin, for instance. He looks specifically for sounds which are unexplored and approches music like a fun frontier to play with. Sure, he needs it, yes. But rather than sole expression of emotions, his music can sometimes be for the sake of music, serving no superior purpose than for its mere existence of being different. Is that in any way a redundant view? No. I get Devin, my philosophy and purpose for doing music is akin to his, self expression which needs to be let out. And I move on. It's my preferred art form. I don't care about new sounds, it just so happens that nuance and unexplored timbres make me express what I feel better. Better expression, that's what I strive for. And I believe that's what Devin strives for too, as you pointed out. He's not some higher being, he's just expressive, more so than the other two gentlemen, whose goals in music although collide with his at instances, widely vary. With that said, Petrucci is my favorite guy of the bunch lol
@samvelk.3687 Жыл бұрын
I like how Tosin is sitting there and having the best time of his life.
@SirBelmerD Жыл бұрын
Can we appreciate that Rick, despite being incredibly well versed in both the production process, music theory, and with plenty of insight in the discussion regarding Digital vs Analogue, gave these three titans the time and space allowing them to go back and forth on their own without interruptions? Incredible professionalism that I've not seen in other journalistic forms and interviewers. Much respect and love, Rick. A superb and insightful video as usual!
@powermetallistic2293 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Outstanding comment from your part, I didnt even think of this.
@neilsaunders1384 11 ай бұрын
That’s what I love about Rick- he asks the questions we all wanna ask - and sits back and listens- coz he’s a fan like we all are
@eddiechase9691 11 ай бұрын
Rick gets that interviews are about the answers, not the questions.
@Mythki11er 11 ай бұрын
This is how Rick interviews. Just let them talk
@zayansimon8107 9 ай бұрын
That's the difference between a journalists interview and an actual experienced person interviewing them.
@jeffboyardee3809 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. It’s like John is BODY , Tosin is MIND and Devin is SOUL. Such an iconic trio!
@meyeame8956 Жыл бұрын
What an excellent way to put it!
@discomallard69 Жыл бұрын
So what you're saying is that Petrucci is the muscle
@summeronio9751 Жыл бұрын
Bloody accurate
@scribeofsolace Жыл бұрын
@@hiei1377accurate
@RyanLynch2000 Жыл бұрын
🏆
@ClihtYeastwood Жыл бұрын
Townsend is a fucking genius. Put his musicianship aside, the way he articulates himself and his perspectives is priceless.
@kennyfoster655 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I could just listen to him talk about stuff without ever picking up a guitar and be entertained. I feel the same way about Guthrie Govan.
@tomskimcdouglegaming806 Жыл бұрын
Pity he hasn't written a good song in over 20 years.
@vulkanofnocturne Жыл бұрын
@@tomskimcdouglegaming806 Rude, but I'm curious. What is his good song from twenty years ago?
@tomskimcdouglegaming806 Жыл бұрын
@@vulkanofnocturne All of City, Physicist and Terria. In fact Terria is his magnum opus. It's downhill from there.
@GonzoIV Жыл бұрын
@@tomskimcdouglegaming806 na
@jeffreyfrazier5907 Жыл бұрын
Listening to John and Tosin (both immaculate players) I feel as if I'm listening to guys that I would normally have a musical conversation with. But when Devin speaks I feel as though I'm listening to a Sage. Like I am a small child sitting at the feet of my grandfather and hanging on every word that he says. He has been, is and will always be on a different level.
@ryanriggs9963 Жыл бұрын
I swear that man is on a different plain of existence.
@soundssimple1 8 ай бұрын
Nailed it. Well said.
@kostaVHjovanovic 7 ай бұрын
Gay
@bushleague3472 Жыл бұрын
Tosin humbly plays supporting cast to the other two through the interview, then picks up his guitar and blows everyone's mind. We all wonder "How the hell do you follow that?" Then Devin goes smacks us all upside the head with a hard reminder that emotion and note choice trumps pure technical prowess every day of the week, and you start to realize...that's what the crazy bastard was trying to say the entire time. Absolutely epic.
@RobertJones-rd5wl Жыл бұрын
Devin can play guitar but his singing…. Another level! Mixing operatic singing with heavy growl- he’s like Freddie Mercury of heavy metal.
@corail53 Жыл бұрын
Devin is the goat, that said the ladies in metal have been killing the operatic/heavy vocal game for a long time as well. Metal vocalists have some crazy ranges.
@wyldeman7 Жыл бұрын
@@corail53tati is incredible. Devin is the 🐐
@8Seven65 Жыл бұрын
Saw them in Vancouver the other day. He's incredible.
@oliverefremov6633 Жыл бұрын
That's an interesting observation. I wouldn't say the same thing myself, but I get the emotion of comparing one great to another.
@8KilgoreTrout4 Жыл бұрын
@@8Seven65 I watched some footage from this set! 🤟🤟 It’s been a great year for shows in Canada!
@MCH106 Жыл бұрын
Devin barely opens his mouth and when he does he's the most eloquent and articulate guy in the room saying the deepest things.
@balmain2496 Жыл бұрын
He’s just a beast
@donbehatin Жыл бұрын
dude has twice the brain cell count of everyone else
@mvunit3 Жыл бұрын
And then his guitar tone and style FILLS the room with _somewhere else_ . . . . that was amazing (and watching train videos to subconsciously create music). All 3 guys were floored :D.
@laurelhardymarx Жыл бұрын
Classic introvert energy, love it.
@zax6666666 Жыл бұрын
Devi is love
@aifrmedia Жыл бұрын
Tosin and John have amazing theoretical discussions, while Devin just finds a way to sound like Socrates when talking about music. Fucking great man.
@LooneyTune666 Жыл бұрын
I love how Tosin looks like he's about to do a poetry reading but then melts your face with a guitar.
@schwarg 2 ай бұрын
Looks more like he belongs in the Matrix
@kenpeters3775 Жыл бұрын
Devon Townsend is one of the most articulate and thoughtful communicators I have ever heard.
@KLAP_TV Жыл бұрын
Truly
@codyjackson472 9 ай бұрын
He is awesome
@jeromeclemente3672 Жыл бұрын
Devin Townsend is just the mad man of Progressive Metal. An insanely good songwriter too. Epicloud is my favorite.
@joshferguson9703 Жыл бұрын
He kinda reminds of Doc from back to the future if that makes any sense
@austinfreeman7871 Жыл бұрын
He is a mix of Doc Brown, Willie Wonka and Gandalf.
@bartondean4260 Жыл бұрын
John is hands down the best player of the last 30 years. He makes Nuno look like an amateur.
@MoreMeRecording Жыл бұрын
@@bartondean4260 JP is great, but that comment about Nuno is just ridiculous...
@ch0ch1s Жыл бұрын
City is the best metal album written. 20 years later is still fresh as a lettuce.
@trfatman Жыл бұрын
1:28:00 Watch as Devin blows Tosin's mind with his morning routine. If you compared the three to action heroes, John is like the gladiator, Tosin is like James Bond, and Devin is a Jedi Master.
@chris_bern Жыл бұрын
exactly
@porkbeast3000 11 ай бұрын
Such a good way to put it
@mmiller6873 10 ай бұрын
Because of this interview, I have discovered Devin Townsend and I totally love his music. That live version of Dead Heading is so damn awesome. He is so damn talented.
@JeffReams 10 ай бұрын
You should check out Strapping Young Lad.
@mmiller6873 10 ай бұрын
@@JeffReams will do and thx
@nickstephens2913 6 ай бұрын
@@mmiller6873 yup, love? and detox brilliant songs !
@SIR0777 Жыл бұрын
Man I laughed so hard at the faces of the three of them when Devin explained his practice routine😂😂😂😂😂
@SylasG 3 ай бұрын
timestamp?
@darrelladams4886 Жыл бұрын
Love devin Townsend. Guy is so talented. Rick needs to have an interview with him alone
@wyldeman7 Жыл бұрын
Seconded.
@thatguyinaband6341 Жыл бұрын
for real him and the most under rated artist of our time IMO Gran Hechicero
@SpartanLaserCanon Жыл бұрын
He has some of the most interesting views on music, plus it would be cool if he showed us a mixing session with Rick.
@DSoverPSP Жыл бұрын
In the desert. At night. No cops!
@tingkagol Жыл бұрын
The golden nugget in this interview is Devin revealing how he writes music.
@Patrick-857 2 ай бұрын
His process constantly changes. That's what makes him unique. Right now it's all about the convenience of that tiny headless guitar. It seems that thing has unlocked a new creative process for him.
@dylanembry8492 Жыл бұрын
I love seeing everyone’s comments about Devin, and I love that there are a ton of people who are about to go discover his music. Dudes musical vision is legendary.
@phillipgriego4675 Жыл бұрын
What's cool about this is the diversity of vibes from these three guys. JP is like the quintessential technique/guitar aficionado. TA is the creative wizard breaking new ground and forging unique and exciting passages. And DT completely encapsulates the concept of "feel"; so melodic and euphoric. What a phenomenal combination of talent.
@johnrobert385mm Жыл бұрын
Very well depicted , all three are beyond spectacular musician .
@thatguyinaband6341 Жыл бұрын
yeah DT is more a composer vocalist like Gran Hechicero
@jetydosa1 Жыл бұрын
and RICK!
@Eelbackwards Жыл бұрын
While there is so very much any of us could say, you summed that up beautifully!
@jimh16 Жыл бұрын
@1:17:05 Devin's music just sounds like you are standing in a sonic landscape and notes are hitting you from every direction.
@leerobbo92 Жыл бұрын
It's absolutely unreal. Really jarring going from Tosin's incredibly dry sound to the complete opposite end of the scale, sounds ilke there's extra dimensions involved or something!
@elec123 Жыл бұрын
Breathtaking. I've looped that section all morning. It's great awareness from Rick as well. Devin being quiet and not finding his way into the conversation. Rick invites him just the right way.
@MuadDib1402 Жыл бұрын
It's wonderful to see so much love in the comments for Devin.
@fantasyh Жыл бұрын
Whenever John Petrucci smiles, it’s your being visited by metal Santa. Awesome conversation, I’d listen to Devin talk about what kind of peanut butter he prefers, and it’d still be probably as enlightening as anything this man says
@r4yr0d Жыл бұрын
Dude, metal santa will def be a tshirt idea for the season. Petrush is a chosen character
@Demulon Жыл бұрын
Devin! The only guy who can do everything from death metal to meditation music, haunting country to electronica. Devin for Prime Minister!
@hexaldecima6839 Жыл бұрын
I read the last line as, "Devin, the Prime Master." Reminded me of Yuri's Revenge, hahaha.
@thatguyinaband6341 Жыл бұрын
you're right! AscendTranscend is the only other artist I have heard that is so wildly varied!
@atthecore4560 Жыл бұрын
He's hardly the 'only' guy.
@juanmitri5334 Жыл бұрын
How humble can John Petrucci be? At the top of the guitar world, and plays for fun with friends. Epic.
@TheBadSpoon Жыл бұрын
Whenever Devin speaks, I can clearly hear a genius, and when you're sitting next to JP and Tosin, that says a ton!
@creamcheese65 Жыл бұрын
Geez...John and Tosin did some cool fun playing, but Devin had me crying in like four seconds😢. Dude is freekin incredible. I hope Rick does a 90min show with him alone.🤞
@chrisphoenixmusician Жыл бұрын
Yep, had totally the same the experience! Devin's playing really resonates with me. Great to see these guys chat and play their unique styles. Another great video Rick, thank you.
@willistg Жыл бұрын
agreed. would love to see what ricks take on devins creative process is. it would definitely be a fun conversation.
@bbowman105 Жыл бұрын
John had the balls and chunk, Tosin has the maths, Devin fills the freaking room!!!!
@AquaticBaboon Жыл бұрын
Literal goosebumps! Amazing
@educostanzo Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'd love to see Rick doing an extensive chat with him, words of wisdom
@ChadTheAlcoholic Жыл бұрын
Devin has such a presence here. He brings a suspense to the interview. I’m constantly waiting to know what he’s gonna say and do. It’s strange. I normally wouldn’t care that deeply about interviews like this and I’m not the biggest Devin fan but it’s interesting to notice how great his presence is.
@essier5 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Anytime the others are talking about a topic, you're waiting to hear what he has to say about it because you know he will have a completely different perspective and approach to whatever they are discussing.
@jeremyzenkar8996 Жыл бұрын
Nowhere near enough Devin in this interview in my opinion.
@fafetico Жыл бұрын
Right? Petrucci goes like "you know, it's like... Like... When you are a kid and you hear this... Like... Weird stuff" and then Tosin goes "yes. It has something to do with finding your own way to interpret it" and then Devin just goes "the musical expression of emotion evokes a quintessential sensation, capturing the essence of what it means to be a guitar player discovering oneself through music"
@pakukuski Жыл бұрын
@@fafeticoExactly! Devin can easily make sentences that make those guys go “yea, that’s the thing I was thinking”. I always admire people that can do that, so captivating…
@Serfo_ Жыл бұрын
@@jeremyzenkar8996 I don't like to see it as a competition (this guy is better than that one, or smarter) just simply, everyone brings something different to the table and that's interesting in itself. I just think Devin in general is more thoughtful and more in line with the emotions and the "abstract" part of music, compared with John and Tosin, which sound more practical, and that's not a bad thing perse, actually, I love how John always seems to be lowering the level of complexity of the subjects and ideas they're discussing, and bringing some concrete experience, almost like a teacher does.
@gmorkins6006 11 ай бұрын
So happy for Devin to be a part of this.
@jim39474 Жыл бұрын
man Devin's sound is so aquatic and VAST.
@DerekByrne1984 Жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Been waiting for this one. Devin Townsend is the absolute man. Went to see him in Belfast a few years ago. Unbelievable!!! Edit: The love for Devin in these comments is off the charts. I hope he sees the comments and get a taste for the high regard us mere mortals hold for the god of metal
@8KilgoreTrout4 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best performers I have ever seen, the guy just took control of the whole room
@sean_on_bass Жыл бұрын
yep, i hope people realize the level of legend he is. he's made some of my favorite hard rock music everrrr
@timchambers55 Жыл бұрын
Really hoping he comes back to Belfast soon!
@nickridesbikes Жыл бұрын
That Belfast show was my last concert pre-covid. I couldn't have asked for a better one.
@natehaviland3244 Жыл бұрын
This was the best show I've seen in a very long time. All of it. Was not a bad moment. Animals still messes with my sense of time especially live.
@ryukan250 Жыл бұрын
I know Rick has Devin here in a guitar capacity but he could spend hours deconstructing his elite level vocals across so many bands
@alphaenemyplus8376 Жыл бұрын
or production.... or songwriting...
@HoratioFitzbastard Жыл бұрын
Elite everything. The man is a creative genius.
@Marol2137 Жыл бұрын
The guitar itself is probably the least interesting thing he finds nowadays lol
@thatguyinaband6341 Жыл бұрын
yeah he's a Vocalist who composes IMO like Gran Hechicero not a guitarist like the other 2
@Michaeltucker999 Жыл бұрын
i kinda want to hear devin sing/write an album with Dream Theatre....
@ernestfoltz2145 Жыл бұрын
I have never heard of Devin Townsend before. It would be great to hear an interview of just Devin. I love both petrucci and abasí, but would love to learn more about Devin.
@robertlauritzen1890 Жыл бұрын
Charismatic Voice here on KZfaq has an interview with him about his music and singing, a really good one too! : )
@tarzaan2603 8 ай бұрын
Devin is nuts, he is insane on guitar and even more impressive with his vocal control and range. From his feature on the aggressive djent Gojira song "blood and salt" to his own beautiful heavy stuff like "Kingdom" and then tucks you into bed with the feels inthe song "why". The guy can do it all.
@ogdens3603 Жыл бұрын
I heard Devin talk several times before hearing him sing. My jaw is still on the floor from the first experience. Hearing him talk about synesthesia makes so much sense as I contemplate his music. It's evident in how he composes and the way he plays guitar. You see and hear the deep and emotive expression.
@Augenatic Жыл бұрын
devin: it´s all about how these vibrations interact, so the consonance and the dissonance is much more triangles and circles than it is numbers and letters in a sense, right rick: I wanna talk about gear ahahahah
@whiteglovepc Жыл бұрын
😂
@bluestringmusic Жыл бұрын
🤣 that part did throw me off. I was just getting into the zone listening to Devin describe his connection to music before Beato crashed the party.
@colinschulte9699 Жыл бұрын
33:42
@existential_ Жыл бұрын
I hope you can have Devin Townsend in for more time and like a comment mentioned, talk about his singing as not many people (let alone those in metal) have a voice such as him. He truly is a gift to not only metal but music in general with unique approaches and how he never stays in one style.
@cmase1991 Жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to hear him talk more about his singing approach. He always kind of laughs it off but he is legit one of the best rock/metal singers ever
@ashemedai Жыл бұрын
@@cmase1991 If you want to know more about that, look at the Charismatic Voice channel's tea time interview with Devin. He goes quite in-depth there.
@OutOfPlace0 Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best singers in metal
@devymetal4713 Жыл бұрын
@@cmase1991 He has an interview with The Charismatic Voice that goes into it a lot. Fantastic interview. Check it out.
@dbeast03 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, dude is an expert guitarist, vocalist, *and* producer, those don't come around often. His versatility in every single thing he's touched is worth some extra time. For Rick in particular, Devin's production abilities and composition style are probably worth an interview all their own.
@PeteOliva 10 ай бұрын
This is an absolute GOD-TIER discussion. One for the ages, three giants gathered. Thank you, Rick, you're almost endlessly doing great things to preserve these moments for music history. We've all had these thoughts "Imagine being a fly on the wall if so-and-so and so-and-so sat down for a discussion." Well, you're making these dreams come true, man!
@joemoeller1442 4 ай бұрын
Devin’s answers are so insightful. He holds back until he has something very interesting to say.
@digibirder Жыл бұрын
If I want to learn how to play guitar, I'll talk to John. If I want to break boundaries and bring the instrument to a new level, I'll talk to Tosin. If I want to know why I should do any of that, I'll talk to Devin. Thank you so much Rick for get this together and running it so perfectly.
@dezfowler Жыл бұрын
Brilliant summary, this. Nailed it. 👏👏👏 Love all the work these guys are doing.
@raulsuazo5015 Жыл бұрын
The way Devin express himself denoted he is a wise man. Very aware of every minute detail. That guy is in another intelligence level
@Vekurus 11 ай бұрын
So much so, he looked uncomfortable at times and when he speaks, all you get is nodding heads ad "wow".
@zeno9057 7 ай бұрын
I love how Devin just translates everything in this philosofical and more emotional way. petrucci and abasi are crazy beasts technically speaking but devin has a special power that gets through you in an unique way, he's so underrated
@prophetofdoom5999 Жыл бұрын
I've always been a fan of Devin, but he's over here blowing my freaking mind right now
@tomkruze1304 Жыл бұрын
As someone who barely even listens to Devin, he is absolutely amazing as a human. I rarely meet people like him, he seeks to understand reality and actually embraces it rather than trying to dominate or hide from it.
@downeybill Жыл бұрын
yes, perfectly put.
@awakencph1489 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully said and so right🙏
@rosalina9768 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Go listen to him asap. That idea definitely comes through in his music
@devymetal4713 Жыл бұрын
Check out his interview with The Charismatic Voice if you haven't already. It's incredible.
@gavinbuck8130 Жыл бұрын
People have been asking for Devin in comments here for years, and here he is, fantastic stuff, personally a 2-3 hour chat with just Devin and Rick would've been perfect. :)
@Imperialmusicfan Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! I hope it happens because there is so much Devin has to offer...this video didn't even scratch the surface!
@seanwinkel8890 Жыл бұрын
Seems like a totally fascinating guy. I'd never heard of him before this.
@ehcmier Жыл бұрын
Well, after listening to Devin share his process, development, and personal evolution over the years, I'm curious about how a full interview would go. At least Devin can now decide if that's what he wants, if there's a comfortable middle ground to work from, since notation and scales aren't a foundation to his learning, and being in choir is where he got most of his formal anything.
@mariozamora257 Жыл бұрын
@@seanwinkel8890he’s incredibly talented and he’s got over 30 albums under his belt from ambiance to the heaviest(strapping young lad) and everything in between.
@noisypinkbubble875 Жыл бұрын
I am so grateful to Dream Theater and Animals as Leaders on this tour, introducing so many new people to Devin. I've been listening to him since 2006 as a teenager, and it's like a grew up with his music. To see him grow from his SYL days into now and the way he's come into such a peace with himself, it's infectious. I try not to fanboy but he really is something special that I can't recommend enough to people I meet. And looking through the comments, it touches me to see that he's reaching so many people that otherwise might not have had a chance to hear him, both music and word.
@chasebalcziunas4289 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing what one can accomplish once you realize the secrets of the universe are between the buns.
@ChasingKillersMusic Жыл бұрын
Same. Would have loved to have heard a bit more from Devy here
@frostythesasquatch Жыл бұрын
@@ChasingKillersMusiche said everything he was meant to say.
@tcw8287 Жыл бұрын
Aside from syl, where is good to start?
@chasebalcziunas4289 Жыл бұрын
@@tcw8287 I was thrown into Deconstruction as my first taste of HevyDevy.
@laurelhardymarx Жыл бұрын
John and Tosin are craftsmen, Devin is an artist.
@vwharman Жыл бұрын
I love that the comments are all about how rad Devin is. The guy is an absolute genius and makes music that is in his head. He is amazing, love you Dev!
@JohnsOnStrings Жыл бұрын
1:27:56 - "Devin, what do you practice?" Nothing. Coffee, loopers, creativity. Freakin' genius.
@Gyrroth 3 ай бұрын
As soon as Devin said Enya, I felt that on a spiritual level. It’s cool to hear influences you don’t expect from a metal musician.
@Puppacha Жыл бұрын
I respect everyone in this room. In fact, John is my guitar hero, but I feel Devin just schooled everyone present.
@trashcandy. 7 ай бұрын
they're peers, but they each have massively different approaches so it's frankly ridiculous to compare them. each approach was fascinating to me.
@simasuma Жыл бұрын
Love all three, but Devin is so unique in everything he does. It really sets him apart. Could definitely do a solo interview with him.
@TerentiusD Жыл бұрын
Devin is such an artist.
@thatguyinaband6341 Жыл бұрын
dude for real! only guy I found who compares is Gran Hechicero
@snowyrain5730 Жыл бұрын
This isn't the best interview I've seen by Rick. It's the best interview I've seen, by anyone. Three really intelligent guys (each in there own way) talking about music in a way that just makes you feel good. There is just so much going on here... I could write for an hour!
@KEPHALLE Жыл бұрын
Tosin and John are unbelievably skilled guitar players and incredible musicians. Devin is a genius.
@WarhawkBeyond2040 Жыл бұрын
So much guitar royalty in one room, I'm surprised that the entire universe didn't completely implode with that level of talent. Rick you have really outdone yourself getting these three guitar heavyweights together. What a fantastic interview 👏
@toddh4491 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I expected a black hole to form
@Sublight77 Жыл бұрын
Im honored to have been the 100th thumbs up to this comment 😂
@Marta1Buck Жыл бұрын
you know why it didn't happen? because we miss 1 more person, Guthrie is missing.
@canman87 Жыл бұрын
It helps that they're all touring together right now, but yeah 😅
@dangernoodle4305 Жыл бұрын
@michaelpal7641 wrong on so many levels but go on.
@jllamb88 Жыл бұрын
Petrucci and Abasi are the guitar gods, but honestly Devin played the most flawlessly on the spot! Is this dude show-ready at all times or what?
@guy_autordie Жыл бұрын
Devin is on Devin level. Nobody can't compare him to anyone else. And as he said, he started because he wanted to be with people. So, yes, he is always ready.
@NathanMays Жыл бұрын
For nearly the entire video I’m thinking, who’s this Devin guy and why is he there? Apparently I’ve been living under a rock because at 1:17:06, I get my answer. Holy cow! This guy is not only an amazing guitarist, but after some searching, an amazing singer too! He definitely needs his own Beato episode!
@Shadesingrey Жыл бұрын
Preach it! ❤
@punchgod Жыл бұрын
His career is huge bro, from Vai to Strapping Lad to his numerous solo projects. There’s a whole world there.
@joelremiel Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've been wondering when Mr. Beato would make some content regarding Devin. Devin has been a huge inspiration for me!
@agentsteell Жыл бұрын
In general he is an amazing artist, creator and person.
@NathanMays Жыл бұрын
@@punchgod No doubt!
@astewart9410 Жыл бұрын
Rick: So how do you guys practice? John and Tosun: We do these complicated runs and scales Devin: I watch videos of trains and drink coffee.
@itsmesandman Жыл бұрын
Last guy is bit wacky.
@stigmurder99 Жыл бұрын
@@itsmesandmanDevin is fuckin awesome lol
@mikaeljurman Жыл бұрын
That's the best part of the whole video! Devin: 10 hour train rides to the North Pole Petrucci: whaaaat..??!! Priceless!!
@astewart9410 Жыл бұрын
@@mikaeljurman And in a video with many great parts, too!
@eoghancallaghy2634 Жыл бұрын
@TheSaaraan yes he is, but he is Devin Townsend. A living musical legend.
@michaelhaack3298 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know who Devlin Townsend is, until this great interview. I always admired John Petrucci. Tosin is fantastic. They both are great guitarists. I checked out Devins stuff and I have to say he is a very accomplished ARTIST. His music is so smart and unpredictable. Love his way to sing too. From death metal to a crystal clear tenor in an instant. It’s otherworldly
@danielbeaird6264 Жыл бұрын
He was an up comer for metal back in the 90s, his band was strapping young lad... I think his best with them was a song called "antiproduct"," where it goes from typical metal, then the breakdown is like... jazz flute? But their most popular song would probably be "love?" They were mostly known for his vocals, but they also had one of the greatest drummers in the world for speed and timing, Gene holgan (I think that's how it's spelled anyway)
@frostythesasquatch Жыл бұрын
I think if you really want to understand Devin Townsend, you have to listen to his album “Punky Brüster: Cooked on Phonics”. It’s the first record he ever made where he put his first Strapping Young Lad record on hold specifically to create this weird little joke record to make fun of pop punk. It perfectly depicts his utter disdain for conformity as well as capturing his absolute mania at its most immature. It’s like an origin story for a lunatic before he turns into a family man.
@shapeshifter-theamorphousg3264 Жыл бұрын
@@danielbeaird6264Gene Hoglan🤣😉
@wileysil3313 Жыл бұрын
@@danielbeaird6264 "I think his best with them was a song called "antiproduct" that's a weird pick, but whatever
@kunk76it Жыл бұрын
I'm really Happy you Discovered him, you just gained access to a beautiful world
@MrSphandor Жыл бұрын
Devin is so freaking connected to the vibe that train looping thing sounds like a total trip.
@darthvader11p Жыл бұрын
I've thought of trying to score vids for fun, and know of a guitarist that has created material by doing that, but I've never thought of doing it while just waking up for the day with a looper like it's a backing track. And just doing like a snowy train video.... that is such a vibe. I will for sure be finding some atmospheric video to play to.
@iamdeadhead84 10 ай бұрын
This was like therapy. How cool these guys are. Three different animals. Wonder what their show was like..
@TheMetalGaia 9 ай бұрын
The show was incredible. Both soothing to my brain and soul, while also making me bang my head constantly. Devin singing with Dream Theater at the end while Tosin jammed with John was also a highlight.
@PhilRushworth 9 ай бұрын
Indeed. Amazing!!!
@claudeblops 9 ай бұрын
It was so damn good
@clydekailastorytellers 7 ай бұрын
Saw this interview when it came out…and I meant to check Dev out but forgot…and I literally JUST (2024) discovered Dev just now and I swear..I haven’t been blown away in a while and Dev OH MY GAWD! Saw this comment on here that couldn’t describe him better than I can say: “He’s your favorite metal guys’ favorite metal guy!”..
@scottenosh4548 Жыл бұрын
I love Townsend's 'psychology' approach to explaining music.
@CoolVIguy Жыл бұрын
Its aboot time Devin got some serious credit on a major KZfaq channel. ... reading the comment section is blowing me away. HE is the topic 🥰!! I saw DreamSonic in Vancouver Friday night and Devin looked like he was having a blast.. There is so much more to say about that concert...just awesome
@hipmetalworx Жыл бұрын
Spot on brother, wish I could have been there and I'm in Sidney. He shreds...He kills on vocals....wtf....BC air baby....cheers
@anotherherodied Жыл бұрын
I love how Tosin explains his techniques while demonstrating. "Then I was just kinda..." *plays a mad flurry of notes* "So there is..." *continues shredding* "so instead of my thumb I am just using my pick"
@kco1981 Жыл бұрын
I want so much a conversation of Rick and Devin only!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Devin is the most creative mind in music out there. A TRUE GENIUS!!
@PianoDentist Жыл бұрын
I love the way Devin experiments on his own perception of reality, to create music that he wouldn't otherwise have come up with. He's basically a musical scientist using emotion and the world around him as triggers for inspiration. That's what makes a true artist imo.
@jsbach1434 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing the love for Devin here. Been a dream to see him with Rick and he’s been my favorite musician since discovering him in 2007. Amazing guy and performer. Thank you, Rick!
@MisterManuva 7 ай бұрын
I feel like Devin is just speaking facts left and right. Everything he said in this interview was just on point. Very cool dude
@darkallyrecordings4931 Жыл бұрын
Devon's playing is so smooth and atmospheric.....yeah not as flashy as Tosin or John but his playing takes you places.
@disaffected_malcontent 11 ай бұрын
perfect said, mate.
@johnrobert385mm 11 ай бұрын
Exactly . Devin's notes elevate us on a different dimension . Very cool
@faronhemlock 9 ай бұрын
In an interview devin said that anyone can "wank" on a guitar. He then illustrated his point and did some amazing shredding. He then proceeded to do his style and you could hear that he plays with his spirit and zones out in what he is hearing. Dude is amazing. Ive enjoyed listening to all his material since he played with vai back in the day.
@dannycr06 Жыл бұрын
The most important thing about this interview is that these 3 guys are sometimes lumped together as "prog metal" but are so VASTLY different in everything. I love Devin's approach, he's sort of like how Prince was: all about getting an idea/feeling expressed than being theorically correct and exploring tons of soundscapes and environments. He even did the "having and entire place wired for recording" just like Prince. Geniuses like both of them crave the constant artistic expresion and creation and is all about that. Petrucci is more like a Clapton sort of guy and Tosin is the Van Halen sort in trying to express his ideas developing techniques and finding gear. I love it.
@David-ub4rq Жыл бұрын
Saw Devin live recently and he's absolutely incredible.
@Dilmahkana Жыл бұрын
Me too and it was amazing. His personality alone during the show is worth seeing
@DeuceDeuceBravo Жыл бұрын
My first time seeing him was on this tour. Blown away. Can't wait to see him again.
@0ptriX Жыл бұрын
I saw him too not too long ago, he's incredibly warm and genuinely grateful to his audience
@wyldeman7 Жыл бұрын
Same. He was incredible. Like mind blowing. His voice gave me constant chills. Even my girlfriend was floored the entire time. She was one of the 15 girls there lmao
@BrofUJu Жыл бұрын
Saw him with Syl, Retinal Circus in London and 2 or 3 other times. He's the best.
@mustardbiscuits9750 5 ай бұрын
John and Tosin are unbelievably strong players. Some of the strongest in the world. But Devin is beyond strength.
@Kbax3614 3 ай бұрын
John is too? He isn’t just technical dude
@451dskots88 Жыл бұрын
WOW..... Rick, you got to sit and talk with Tosin, John and Devin???? How awesome. Devin Townsend is the definition of the perfect musician.
@stevemueller4703 Жыл бұрын
Devin’s music has had such a profound impact on my life. It gets me through tough times and it’s so good, it’s ineffable. JP has always been a favorite, and I am struck by how kind and generous he is in this video. What a beautiful soul. I’m not as familiar with Tosin but blown away by his talent and musical mind. Thank you, Rick for this gift. By far my favorite video that you have posted.
@KasbashPlays Жыл бұрын
A great way to approach Tosin and Animals As Leaders, is to start with a song called “Physical Education”. It’s the song that got me into listening to them proper.
@speedsquishstupid Жыл бұрын
@@KasbashPlays Or Tempting Time.
@KasbashPlays Жыл бұрын
@@speedsquishstupid Or even CAFO for that matter. Basically something people can snap their fingers or tap their feet to for the most part.
@djdanger9812 Жыл бұрын
Devin is so in tune with his soul that he’s spiritually on a different astral plane.
@jvsings9146 Жыл бұрын
So happy to see Devin Townsend on here. Devin is an absolute beast, and far under rated artist. Good Job Rick!
@bullybar4078 Жыл бұрын
The authenticity and mutual respect between these guys is really a beautiful thing
@MindsEyeMuseGuitar Жыл бұрын
Devin really nailed it with the difference between exploring music from a position of emotional depth vs. people learning theory and technique purely as a mental exercise. There are so many young players these days with astounding technique, but who don't make you FEEL anything.
@pendragon6207 Жыл бұрын
'Watermark' by Enya is indeed a masterpiece. And it doesn't surprise me at all to hear Devin mention it. Definitely some sonic similarities there.
@MattHalcyon Жыл бұрын
If anyone is wondering about what Devin Townsend is talking about with the long scenic videos to groove over stimulating ideas, "Chase Me, November" on KZfaq, he has really long scenic videos along with guitar shows on his channel. Perhaps the most underrated guitarist of all time! These guys are legendary! Tosin is an 👽
@cerberuscrafts5351 Жыл бұрын
I love Devin Townsend's approach to music. Music is all about emotion and feel and how it fulfills the entire spectrum of emotion.
@Masterlessmusic Жыл бұрын
I find Devin to actually be quite underrated as a player in general terms. Yeah he creates the amazing tapestries of sonic layering and orchestration but he's also got serious chops and can sing, entertain and shred simultaneously.And his singing is an intense gig in itself.
@alexburchell1891 Жыл бұрын
He's also a songwriter first and foremost, and very good at playing in service to the song. He can shred like crazy, but he knows when to hold back and keep it simple and effective.
@AlexanderStemkowski Жыл бұрын
"Sing"! He absolutely rips the reality apart on Vai's "Sex & religion" with his voice!
@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive Жыл бұрын
@@alexburchell1891 So many forget that the music demands a certain ego sacrifice at times. Those times being all times.
@512momo512 Жыл бұрын
For real ! Seen him twice and it's always wonderful. Outside of the music he's just fun to listen to and a good soul. Last time he gave his octupus plush to a little girl that he brought on stage.
@TansleyParanormal Жыл бұрын
The one thing that brings this video to an entire new level, Devy
@cronos42 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to these guys talk about guitars and music for even longer. I barely ever watch KZfaq videos beyond 20 minutes.
@JaredMuskego4490 Жыл бұрын
I met Devin back in 2015 In my home city Edmonton, Alberta. We waited for almost an hour outside of the venue by the tour busses and he finally came out. He spoke to me and my girlfriend for about 5 minutes and was one of the most kindest human beings ive ever met. Hevy devy for life, im still rocking Terria, Synchestra etc to this day
@freshskittles92 Жыл бұрын
i have a signed Synchestra CD that's genuinely one of my most prized possessions lmao
@jarrod.ives92 Жыл бұрын
seeing Tosin listen to Devin so intently is awesome haha it's like he sees him as his cool, yet out of place, white uncle. 🤣 this video is legendary Rick! Thank you for everything you do!
@kevin_lanthier Жыл бұрын
If John is “Guitar Dad” for this whole generation of players like Tosin with his Rock Discipline then Dev is definitely “Guitar Weird Uncle”.
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