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Devin Townsend
Progressive / Zouk / Ambient

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - 4 albums very soon!



Vancouver, British Columbia
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Member Since1/12/2006
Band Websitewww.devintownsend.com
Band MembersDevin Townsend and a large, varied cast of freaks spanning the last 20 years.
 
Each record is different, but he's always involved.

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InfluencesPaul Horn, Ravi Shankar, Death Metal, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rapoon, Enya, Stravinsky, Ween, The Young Gods, Carlos Nakai, Zappa, The Vengaboys, Def Lepard, Judas Priest, Nature, food etc...
Sounds Like

An angel shittin' in your eardrums.

Track Listing: A Monday, Coast, Disruptr, Gato, Terminal, Heaven Send, Ain't Never Gonna Win, Winter, Trainfire, Lady Helen, Ki, Quiet Riot, Demon League.

"DEVIN TOWNSEND: KI"

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Track listing: ZTO, By Your Command, Ziltoidia Attaxx!!, Solar Winds, Hyperdrive, N9, Planet Smasher, Omnidimensional Creator, Color Your World, The Greys, Tall Latte

"DEVIN TOWNSEND presents ZILTOID THE OMNISCIENT"
*Lighthearted mix of humour and Devy-style metal*

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Track listing: ZTO, By Your Command, Ziltoidia Attaxx!!, Solar Winds, Hyperdrive, N9, Planet Smasher, Omnidimensional Creator, Color Your World, The Greys, Tall Latte

"DEVIN TOWNSEND presents ZILTOID THE OMNISCIENT Special Edition"
Includes regular release plus 5 'skits' of Ziltoid, 3 bonus tracks and short Devin instrucional video

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: HUMMER
*Devin's second ambient album. Calm & peaceful noises to fall asleep to. Not for everyone*

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Track Listing: Let it Roll, Hypergeek, Triumph, Babysong, Vampolka, Vampira, Mental Tan, Gaia, Pixillate, Judgement, A Simple Lullaby, Notes from Africa, Sunshine and Happiness

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND: SYNCHESTRA

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Track Listing: Let it Roll, Hypergeek, Triumph, Babysong, Vampolka, Vampira, Mental Tan, Gaia, Pixillate, Judgement, A Simple Lullaby, Notes from Africa, Sunshine and Happiness

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND: SYNCHESTRA
HDR Special Edition with Live in studio DVD

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Track Listing: Depth Charge, Storm, Random Analysis, Deadhead, Suicide, Traveller, Away, Sunday Afternoon, Slow Me Down

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND:
ACCELERATED EVOLUTION

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Track Listing: Olives, Mountain, Earth Day, Deep Peace, Canada, Down & Under, the Fluke, Nobody's Here, Tiny Tears, Stagnant

DEVIN TOWNSEND: TERRIA

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Track Listing:  Namaste, Victim, Material, Kingdom, Death, Devoid, the Complex, Irish Maiden, Jupiter, Planet Rain

DEVIN TOWNSEND: PHYSICIST

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Track Listing: Truth, Christeen, Bad Devil, War, Soul Driven, Ants, Colonial Boy, Dynamics, Unity, Noisy Pink Bubbles

DEVIN TOWNSEND: INFINITY LP

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Track Listing:  Christeen, om, Sit in the Mountain, Processional, Love Load

DEVIN TOWNSEND: INFINITY EP
Christeen + 4 demos

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Track Listing:  Seventh Wave, Life, Night, Hide Nowhere, Sister, 3 am, Voices in the Fan, Greetings, Regulator, Funeral, Bastard, Death of Music, Thing Beyond Things

OCEAN MACHINE: BIOMECH

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: DEVLAB
Devin's ambient record. Not to everyone's taste but very cool nonetheless

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Track Listing:  Black & White, Bury the Wrong, San Pablo Train, Roadkill, Rain, Ascent to the Summit of Black Mountain, SunMud/Woman, I Am, Ernie's Room, Friends, Thick Stock, Cold, Soft, Amsterdam

DEVIN TOWNSEND: ASS SORDID DEMOS II
Even more obscure material from his earliest demos including 'Noisescapes'

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Track Listing:  Man, Promise, Red Tomorrow, Ocean Machines, LA, Morwar, Amsterdam, My Girl, Road Kill, That's Life

DEVIN TOWNSEND: ASS SORDID DEMOS (1990/1996)
Samples of unreleased material including songs from the Ocean Machine sessions

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Track Listing: Recipe for Bait, Fake Punk, EZ$$, Metal Dilemma, Oats Peas Beans & Barley, Wallet Chain, Heinous Anus, Heavy Metal Mama, Crusty's at the Ivanhoe, Picture of Myself, Girls Next Door, Larry's O, Metal Heads are Punk Rockers

PUNKY BRUSTER: COOKED ON PHONICS
Comedy concept record about a metal band that goes punk to make money

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Record LabelHevyDevy Records/Inside Out
Type of LabelIndie


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1.) Who are the musicians in KI, where did you find them and what did they do before?

Ki is the first of 4 albums in a series of albums under the moniker 'Devin Townsend Project.' Each album is essentially a different 'band' (or collection of session musicians) playing my music. They were chosen based on what the theme of the album is, and the vibe that the album is trying to project. The album Ki is very specific in this quartet of albums in that 1) It controls it's anger throughout the album barring one song (Heaven Send), and really is an exercise in having little to prove.

For drums, I went to a blues club way up in the North of Canada and saw Duris play, I am very conscious of drummers and the energy they bring to the bands, so I watched him to see what he was going to play for the drums fill in the song. He kept staring the tom down throughout the song, sizing it up... when the opportunity came, he just went 'BANG'. One big hit in a 2 bar spot - perfect. Then he looked at the drum like 'What are you gonna do about it?' That's the vibe I wanted for the drums here. Nothing to prove, but strong and a bit angry. Duris has played with many, many people. Off the top of my head, Heart, Jefferson Starship, The Powder Blues, Tommy Chong, The Temptations he even jammed with Hendrix. The list is endless, he is an older cat (62) but he's heavy.

Jean, the bass player, is the department manager of the bass department of the biggest music store in town. He plays in a Beatles cover band, and spent years playing in cruise ships all over the world. Name a style and he can jam it for hours. When I went to the store for the first time, we had no idea who each other was, and he treated me like someone who I would want to be friends with - a solid, good soul who truly loves bass. His technique is accomplished and the fact that he had never played heavy music made him and Duris perfect for the project. An objective perspective on the music is what it needed. Younger metal heads playing this music would have made it a much different beast, so finding folks who were older and more settled was the whole goal when searching players out.

Dave Young is the Keyboard player for the Devin Townsend Band, and I have been playing with him for years. He is the most schooled musician out of all of us and can play any instrument. He knows theory and can read. Keyboard players typically annoy the hell out of me but Dave is more of an Ambient musician. He fills the spaces with fitting but unusual note choices simply by watching where I am on my fret-board. He is intelligent and centred and the most obvious choice for this. Dave co-wrote 'Terminal' with me.

2.) Is KI a band, a project? How do you see yourself?

Ki is a project, one of four. The next record in the quartet is an entirely different cast of characters. The whole point is to have the RIGHT people for the job, no square pegs into round holes. At the end of the 'DTP' (Devin Townsend Project) when it gets played live, (which it will) I will choose one group of people to represent it all. But, for the albums, the aesthetic of each record partially depends on the folks involved. So yes, Ki is a 'Project band' :)

3.) What was the reason for forming KI, when did you start working on that idea?

I quit many bad habits in my life after SYL ended. I felt depressed, angry and unhealthy and was not satisfied with living the rest of my life that way. I quit all drugs, alcohol and a host of other 'addictions' that were controlling me and my world. It took three years to formulate the DTP and to write Ki. I had to re-learn how to create without drugs and through that personal transformation, I learnt a great deal of things. Ki was very hard to do, to break the musical constipation so to speak, but now that it's here... watch out... I have lots to say that now I'm in control of myself.

4.) Who wrote the songs, who produced and who mixed the record?

I wrote everything on ki, except for 'Terminal', in which Dave Young had a hand, and 'Ain't Never Gonna Win' which was a live jam in the studio. We jammed A LOT of things, and when the box set comes out next year, we will include many of those spur of the moment, magic jams. I produced, mixed and engineered the record. The drums were recorded at The Factory Studios with the engineer there, Sheldon Zaharko. I spent the last three years - while figuring out my world - producing many bands and learning how to mix and engineer. I'm happy to say I've learned a lot.

5.) Please put the music in your own words? What is the common ground to your previous releases, and what is the major difference?

Ki is a subtle, severe album. A challenge in some ways. As the 'Intro' to the story (the story being the 4 records) it needs to set the stage. The point to the music is that the whisper is louder than the roar in many ways. Ki is (on the surface) quiet and unassuming. Whenever it begins to lose it's temper, it stops. It does not let it go, it is avoiding that temptation, as that sort of anger is really gratifying but ultimately just leaves me unhappy. Ki is about control, and although it is not an overtly 'Heavy' album, it is heavy thematically. On these four records, it starts with Ki, which is essentially a cross section of all the albums, but the idea is that it is not here to impose itself. It just does it's thing. Like a little a.m radio playing in the corner. Many folks have been waiting to see what I do next after SYL and Ziltoid, so after careful consideration, I wanted the first record to be quiet and subtle, however fear not chaos fans... the next 2 records in the quartet are progressively heavier, and the third album, 'Deconstruction' is the heaviest music I've ever created. So with Ki, I wanted to make it a bit of an appetizer. I know myself, that as I get older, a steady diet of Chaotic music does little more than give me a headache. So with Ki, I wanted to re-introduce myself in a way that says "I can make chaos like you've never heard, but for starters, please get comfortable." The common ground to my previous releases would be my voice, but even my guitar playing has changed. I use primarily a clean tone now (no distortion) and in terms of the sonics, I have used very little compression and it is not mastered very loud. The term 'Ki' loosely means 'Life Force' and, therefore, in almost the antithesis to my previous albums, there is no real editing or triggers on the drums. Much of the music was recorded 'Live off the floor.' I wanted to preserve the energy flow without worrying so much about mistakes.

6.) How would you describe the philosophy behind KI, musically, lyrically, artistically?

Ki appeared after I quit drugs. I found myself angry at drugs in all honesty. I spent many, many years stoned out of my mind, making music that although clever, was a misrepresentation of what I truly feel I wanted to say. Once I started 'clearing up' I found that reality in many ways is much HEAVIER than the drug world. It has sharper edges and less release, but the point with Ki, is that I feel I needed to clarify a lot of things I've said in the past musically. I believe in spirituality, and that life force is much more intense when I participate in it with a sober mind. Although Ki is a relatively quiet and unassuming album in and of itself, when folks hear 'Addicted' (record 2) and especially 'Deconstruction' (record 3), I have a feeling there will be a percentage of folks who will appreciate Ki even more than they do from the get go. The whole idea is to listen to Ki for what it IS rather than what it is NOT. There are leagues of people in my world that refuse to accept music from me that isn't destructive and chaotic. For them I am writing 'Deconstruction,' but for myself, and many people my age, that element of chaos becomes very tiresome if it is not juxtaposed by some sonic 'space.' So Ki is a sober introduction to an (admittedly) epic musical undertaking and as such demonstrates some highs and lows without going to extreme in either direction. I assume that fans of my heavy heavy output will be far from 'blown away' by this album, but in a way, that's the point. I appreciate Ki almost more than any of the records, and am very proud of what it stands for.

7.) Is the album a concept work? Are the songs lyrically connected? What are the lyrics dealing with?

It is part of a larger concept, and I think once the 4 albums are all completed, not only will Ki be the introduction, it will also be the moral. Everything I do is connected, lyrically, musically and otherwise. I have a hard time writing without metaphor. The theme of aliens is present on the record, but again, as a metaphor. An obvious image that implies those thoughts that haunt us that ARE us, but we have a hard time dragging into the light. Elsewhere, the lyrics are pointed towards my new-found ability to say NO. In the past, I have been so insecure about myself and my music that I found myself agreeing to things for the sake of acceptance or whatnot. As a new father, and as a sober adult, the answer to many things now is 'no', and not loudly either. I feel that although the person I am today is shaped by my past (including my past music and drugs etc) what I need to do with my talent now is to represent exactly who I am in a clear world. I am not 'pure' and I am not 'evil', I am just me, and I'm absolutely fine with that.

8.) Could you please take 2 or 3 songs and describe them in details - maybe the most important and the most unusual ones?

'Coast' is the intro to the story, quiet, dark, haunted and unsure... it builds at the end with 'the voices' and then seemingly stops, but the story progresses through 'Disruptr and Gato', slowly becoming more aware of the mistakes and consequences. Again, it doesn't really 'let it go' throughout these though. Right when it feels like it's going to explode, it just stops and takes a deep breath, but indeed, under the surface, it is furious and murderous. When 'Heaven Send' comes though, it does indeed LOSE IT at the end, in a way, burning the past. The last chorus finalizes that tentative nature of the past, yelling BURN, and 'Face your chaos, know who you are.' Then, as is the case with the rest of the record, every time it presents us a crushing moment, it is followed by something relaxing. The tension and release in life is integral to music, and in my past, there has not been much release. If everything is 'suspended' then you are always on eggshells. The end of the record is special to me The song 'Ki' is a big build up to a climax that in some ways represents a personal breakthrough, cresting in 'Quiet Riot' which basically sums up the idea that, although I am 'damaged' I'm fine, and have chosen to make my life better.

9.) Please make one sentence about the unusual cover artwork.

The entire artwork is 3d, and comes with a little pair of 3d glasses. I live in the South Coast of Canada, and I believe in terms of spirituality, the native cultures of the world have it really down. Nature is 'God', in all it's subtlety and terror...and we are all a part of it, whether or not we want to be. The mask on the cover is based on native north American and Chinese paintings. It is not authentic, and is just meant to be 2 faces in one.

10.) Will you play live with KI, are there any concrete touring plans right now? What is the plan for the future?

When all 4 records in the DTP series are done, and the box set is released at the end (8 records including a dvd), I will play selected shows throughout the world. I will not be climbing into a van and playing clubs in the middle of nowhere though. I am going to assemble a sober team of incredible musicians to play ALL the records, perfectly, to many people. You will see me soon, and get ready for the next 3 records in the series, Ki is a subtle introduction to a sprawling theme. Please enjoy, it's good to be back.


 

 

 
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Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

HORNS UP FROM THE LAND DOWN UNDER
Charlie





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

Where do I get my 3D glasses???
Shane





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

Ki arrived today! Having my first listen now, thanks for the autograph.
Melinda





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

Thanks for accepting the request!

Take care! **
Fred Delforge - Zicazic





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

Bonjour,
la chronique de KI est en ligne sur Zicazic et un simple clic sur http://www.zicazic.com vous y conduira directement ...
Enjoy !
THE DAYS DECAY





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

OH.MY.FUCKING.GOD. I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR "KI"!! DEV,YOU ARE A GENIUS!
traite walker





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

Heh man. Ki is awesome, lovin' it dude.
Peace
Shane





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

Wow, Ki is amazing! So mature and laid back. Even better than i expected by far, and i knew it would be great. That ambient scream on track 6, just after the 8 minute mark.. heaviest thing ive ever heard. Thanks Devin and company for making my audible world so enjoyable.
coffee metal





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

Just got my Signed pre order of Ki via airmail and its definatly made my week . Looking forward to the next 3 CDs and a New Zealand or Melbourne Australia tour date if possible ;)
MALINFIERNO





Jun 12 2009 6:58 PM

hello .. thanks for add .. I love this music ... very good new album ...regards from Chile
Vincent





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

HURRRRRRRRAYYYYY!!!!
matty





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

one word about Ki. . . GODNESS!!!

ive been waiting for something like this for ages. Thankyou soo much.

Cant wait to hear whats to come.

from Matt in Melb Australia
LUD





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

I just received my KI ! where are the 3D glasses ?! So glad you feel better now ! You're back so nice ! Hello to the family.
AntaGnosis ®





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

Hey Dev,
thanks for Ki and this enclosed slip of paper ;o)
For me Ki is One of the best piece of Music ever was written. Its a very deep Album. A great journey. Ah Fuck it, just wanna say thanks and i mean it from deep in my Heart.
M.
ApB





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

I could have went to met Maynard Keenan today, and had him sign some bottle of wine, I guess. Instead I just blasted my car stereo to, " Alien, " and scared a lot of folks in transit. ApB
Aaron





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

You dominate, ApB
Lost Madison





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

Hi Devin! Thanks for the add, we appreciate! Greetings from Finland.
DEAD MIND





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

Thanks for the add !
Edd Haddon





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

Bonjour Devy and his associated gang! My copy of KI came through the post yesterday and I wrapped my ears around it. Mellow, Beautiful and epic. All the best, your fucking ace.

Edwardo - I have some photos of strapping cira 2001 live in London if you guys want some copies. They are up in my profile pics :D
IRON MASK





Jun 12 2009 6:57 PM

Greetings from Brussels.
Thanks for the Add.
We Appreciate the Friendship.
Ron Ziai (is on iTunes)





Jun 12 2009 6:56 PM

Hey there. I just recently started listening to your music. Some people who reviewed my disc said that it reminded them of you, so I checked you out...cool stuff, man!!
pooka





Jun 12 2009 6:56 PM

Thanks for the add.
The new album is great! My favorite one is 'Gato'! I like the composition and heavy sounds at the end. I became a big fan of you! :-)

Greetings from Germany

Pook
Ferretjoe





Jun 12 2009 6:56 PM

Wow! More people should hear this amazing stuff. I really liked your other work, But This is Fucking BadAss! much love from the Central Valley!
Sunset Miscreant





Jun 12 2009 6:56 PM

Can't wait to hear this album.
Thanks for the great music.
-Sunset Miscreant.
DuskMachine





Jun 12 2009 6:56 PM

Finally received my copy yesterday! Great album...perfect for rainy days or driving...or driving on a rainy day...can't wait to hear the next one.
Cheers from Berlin,
Nikolai.
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