Progressive Rock Music Forum : Devin Townsend in YOUR band. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Progressive Rock Music Forum : Prog Polls : Devin Townsend in YOUR band. Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:38:34 +0000 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:21:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 360 www.progarchives.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=65265 Progressive Rock Music Forum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/css_styles/mac-prog/PAlogo_v2.gif http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Vocals. His voice is the reason... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562885#3562885 Author: Stooge
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Posted: February 24 2010 at 23:21

Vocals.  His voice is the reason why Sex And Religion is my favorite Steve Vai album.

Many of his solo albums (Devin's) have great vocals.
]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:21:04 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562885#3562885 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Vocals. But every song has to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562746#3562746 Author: Queen By-Tor
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Posted: February 24 2010 at 20:51

Vocals. But every song has to be sung like "Earth Day" was ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:51:22 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562746#3562746 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by NegobaWas... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562744#3562744 Author: horsewithteeth11
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Posted: February 24 2010 at 20:47

Originally posted by Negoba

Was Lucasson unhappy with Devin's contributions? I've not heard that other artists were unhappy when he collaborated with or produced for them - and he's done it alot.
 
In terms of ego, I think he knows he's very talented and also knows there are lots of artists out there equal or better than him in this or that area. Seems pretty balanced to me. He was praising Vai as recently as the Addicted release press. Vai is another guy who does indeed have a huge ego but also a generous heart as a musician.

Exactly. Smile
]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:47:15 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562744#3562744 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Was Lucasson unhappy with Devin's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562551#3562551 Author: Negoba
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Posted: February 24 2010 at 16:59

Was Lucasson unhappy with Devin's contributions? I've not heard that other artists were unhappy when he collaborated with or produced for them - and he's done it alot.
 
In terms of ego, I think he knows he's very talented and also knows there are lots of artists out there equal or better than him in this or that area. Seems pretty balanced to me. He was praising Vai as recently as the Addicted release press. Vai is another guy who does indeed have a huge ego but also a generous heart as a musician.
]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:59:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562551#3562551 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by rushfan4I'd... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562538#3562538 Author: Syzygy
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Posted: February 24 2010 at 16:52

Originally posted by rushfan4

I'd put him in charge of bringing coffee to the studio each morning.
LOL
 
Agreed - not because I feel that he is any way inadequate as a musician, composer or producer, but just to see the look on his face when I tell him he's passed the audition and he's got a crucial role to play in the new line up...
]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:52:54 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562538#3562538 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Production. Easily.@T: As a... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562526#3562526 Author: horsewithteeth11
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Posted: February 24 2010 at 16:43

Production. Easily.

@T: As a person, he is indeed incredibly humble and out-going (having seen the man perform live). If he's a "musical egoist" however, that would not surprise me. I would suggest watching some interviews of the man because I totally agree with Henry based on that account. Here's a 2-part one where he talks about Ki and overcoming his addictions.


Edited by birdwithteeth11 - February 24 2010 at 16:44]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:43:10 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3562526#3562526 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by The T Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560850#3560850 Author: Anderson III
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Posted: February 23 2010 at 08:55

Originally posted by The T

Originally posted by Petrovsk Mizinski


Originally posted by The T

I wouldn't want him in my band. His gigantic ego would clash with my ideas... If it's my band it better be MY band, and I doubt one can have a band with Devin wherein he accepts to keep a low profile... 
I wasn't aware he had a big ego. Enlighten me, because people I've spoke to say he comes across as a very humble, down to earth guy and all the interviews I've watched of him seem to indicate that is the case
No need to enlighten you. A man with 464748 different projects where he is almost always at the top of the creative process, that partakes in projects like Ayreon but controls his own input. He may sound extremely humble and maybe he is, but it's clear he has a big musical ego, to give it an inaccurate yet descriptive name. He and I would clash in a group. And that was the question in this thread. I'm just answering. Enlightment is for those who own the light.


Musical ego? What a nasty way of saying "vision".
]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:55:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560850#3560850 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by Petrovsk... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560535#3560535 Author: The T
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 23:24

Originally posted by Petrovsk Mizinski


Originally posted by The T

I wouldn't want him in my band. His gigantic ego would clash with my ideas... If it's my band it better be MY band, and I doubt one can have a band with Devin wherein he accepts to keep a low profile... 
I wasn't aware he had a big ego. Enlighten me, because people I've spoke to say he comes across as a very humble, down to earth guy and all the interviews I've watched of him seem to indicate that is the case
No need to enlighten you. A man with 464748 different projects where he is almost always at the top of the creative process, that partakes in projects like Ayreon but controls his own input. He may sound extremely humble and maybe he is, but it's clear he has a big musical ego, to give it an inaccurate yet descriptive name. He and I would clash in a group. And that was the question in this thread. I'm just answering. Enlightment is for those who own the light. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:24:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560535#3560535 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : ^I read that when he was doing... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560528#3560528 Author: topofsm
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 23:16

^I read that when he was doing the Human Equation he agreed to do it but only if he wrote his own parts that he did. But that's ok, cause IMO those are the exciting parts of the Human Equation.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:16:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560528#3560528 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by The TI... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560374#3560374 Author: Petrovsk Mizinski
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 20:52

Originally posted by The T

I wouldn't want him in my band. His gigantic ego would clash with my ideas... If it's my band it better be MY band, and I doubt one can have a band with Devin wherein he accepts to keep a low profile... 




I wasn't aware he had a big ego. Enlighten me, because people I've spoke to say he comes across as a very humble, down to earth guy and all the interviews I've watched of him seem to indicate that is the case
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:52:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560374#3560374 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Vocals a la Steve Vai. Oh yeah............ http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560340#3560340 Author: Tarquin Underspoon
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 20:29

Vocals a la Steve Vai.
 
Oh yeah.........
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:29:46 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560340#3560340 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by rushfan4I'd... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560332#3560332 Author: Mellotron Storm
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 20:23

Originally posted by rushfan4

I'd put him in charge of bringing coffee to the studio each morning.

LOL
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:23:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560332#3560332 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : I wouldn't want him in my... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560318#3560318 Author: The T
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 20:15

I wouldn't want him in my band. His gigantic ego would clash with my ideas... If it's my band it better be MY band, and I doubt one can have a band with Devin wherein he accepts to keep a low profile... 


]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:15:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560318#3560318 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : He could be the opening act when... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560258#3560258 Author: Equality 7-2521
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 19:30

He could be the opening act when I toured, but that would be the extent of it. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:30:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560258#3560258 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Vocals, because that is one thing... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560238#3560238 Author: UndercoverBoy
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 19:13

Vocals, because that is one thing that the band I'm trying to form needs.  (I've actually heard very little of his stuff.Embarrassed)]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:13:09 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560238#3560238 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Hmm... Vocals or guitar? I can't... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560210#3560210 Author: Synchestra
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 18:29

Hmm... Vocals or guitar? I can't seem to decide. There's only one thing for it! I must listen to everything of his I have and then decide Big smile]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:29:21 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560210#3560210 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : I picked vocals, he's just... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560202#3560202 Author: topofsm
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 18:21

I picked vocals, he's just got that incredible voice.

No, scratch that.

He's got several incredible voices. And a damned good vocal range to boot.
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:21:06 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560202#3560202 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by The Pessimist Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560092#3560092 Author: Petrovsk Mizinski
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 16:31

Originally posted by The Pessimist

Originally posted by Petrovsk Mizinski

Originally posted by The Pessimist

Producer. No man can produce tht same wall of sound that he creates in his mixes... if not that, then vocals.


I'm quite sure plenty of producers can create that wall of sound he does.
It's more to do with his actual composition than production anyway.
Give any good mix engineer a dense and layered composition and he will give you a wall of sound that sounds clear and defined


I doubt it would sound the same... He does have a signature sound, there is no denying it. True enough, partly is the instrumentation and part writing, but a lot is down to production as well.

I take it you don't really think very highly of his production Harry


He has a signature sound, that is true, but so do many other producers, engineers and mix engineers.
Whether the wall of sound will sound the same if Andy Sneap or Randy Staub mixed it, I don't know, but guys of that caliber are no less capable of doing it than Townsend.

Townsend is good, but he's done some rather questionable things on his productions.
The band Darkest Hour springs to mind. The guitars are a bit overly fizzy and a bit mid scooped on the albums he engineered and mixed.
AFAIK, he mixed Dichotomy by Becoming the Archetype. Cool album musically, and the production is by no means bad, but again the rhythm guitar sound is a little too thin and mid scooped for my tastes.
His mixes for his own projects tend to come out better than the stuff he does for other bands, since obviously he is more in touch with the actual music and is better able to tailor the mix to suit the music.
He's good enough to a pro, I'm not denying that, but I don't think his best strength is mix engineering for other bands/artists other than his own work
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:31:17 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560092#3560092 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : I love his attention to detail... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560091#3560091 Author: WillieThePimp
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 16:30

I love his attention to detail in production but I cannot pass up a chance to have him on vocals. I mean we could strap a guitar on him as a vocalist anyways, but for the sake of this poll I think I would be fine with him on vocals exclusively. This is a great poll; it was a difficult decision.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:30:52 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560091#3560091 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by Petrovsk... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560082#3560082 Author: The Pessimist
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 16:21

Originally posted by Petrovsk Mizinski

Originally posted by The Pessimist

Producer. No man can produce tht same wall of sound that he creates in his mixes... if not that, then vocals.


I'm quite sure plenty of producers can create that wall of sound he does.
It's more to do with his actual composition than production anyway.
Give any good mix engineer a dense and layered composition and he will give you a wall of sound that sounds clear and defined


I doubt it would sound the same... He does have a signature sound, there is no denying it. True enough, partly is the instrumentation and part writing, but a lot is down to production as well.

I take it you don't really think very highly of his production Harry
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:21:06 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560082#3560082 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Production for sure. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560080#3560080 Author: MovingPictures07
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 16:19

Production for sure.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:19:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560080#3560080 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Production of course.I like Devin,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560072#3560072 Author: mono
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 16:12

Production of course.
I like Devin, but wouldn't like him to write my stuff, as I write my own stuff.
If he can do some vocals too, I wouldn't say no.
And some guitars too maybe.... :)

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:12:41 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560072#3560072 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : I'd put him in charge of... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560052#3560052 Author: rushfan4
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 16:03

I'd put him in charge of bringing coffee to the studio each morning.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:03:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560052#3560052 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : As a fletchling composer, I would... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560051#3560051 Author: Kustin
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 16:01

As a fletchling composer, I would let him take over the production duty as he could show me how it's done and what methods efficiently works.
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:01:18 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560051#3560051 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Originally posted by The... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560045#3560045 Author: Petrovsk Mizinski
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 15:57

Originally posted by The Pessimist

Producer. No man can produce tht same wall of sound that he creates in his mixes... if not that, then vocals.


I'm quite sure plenty of producers can create that wall of sound he does.
It's more to do with his actual composition than production anyway.
Give any good mix engineer a dense and layered composition and he will give you a wall of sound that sounds clear and defined


Edited by Petrovsk Mizinski - February 22 2010 at 15:58]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:57:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560045#3560045 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Producer. No man can produce tht... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560041#3560041 Author: The Pessimist
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 15:55

Producer. No man can produce tht same wall of sound that he creates in his mixes... if not that, then vocals.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:55:17 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560041#3560041 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : It'd be tough to pass up... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560039#3560039 Author: TheGazzardian
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 15:54

It'd be tough to pass up putting him in charge of composition, but in the end, that'd make it just another Devin Townsend based band. I think Devin has a really great voice (especially when he doesn't growl), and would definitely utilise that. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:54:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560039#3560039 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : I tend to think his production... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560030#3560030 Author: Petrovsk Mizinski
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 15:49

I tend to think his production talents are good, but not THAT good.
He is a good engineer, but his mixes aren't quite up there with the best (Andy Sneap, Daniel Bergstrand etc).
I'd make him a guitarist


Edited by Petrovsk Mizinski - February 22 2010 at 15:49]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:49:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3560030#3560030 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : It's a bit of a catch 22... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3559990#3559990 Author: Mellotron Storm
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 15:21

It's a bit of a catch 22 because if you had him on stage singing or playing guitar it's going to draw an audience which is what you want right? On the other hand if the songs suck well...]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:21:10 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3559990#3559990 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : Composition...I could actually... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3559925#3559925 Author: Negoba
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 14:41

Composition...I could actually play the guitar parts if he wrote them. Vocals would be close second. His isn't the most naturally beautiful voice but he does so much with it. Production and programming are also something that others could do once he wrote the parts.
 
Of course that basically me and my boys would be his cover band....wait you may be onto something.
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:41:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3559925#3559925 Devin Townsend in YOUR band. : So somehow you were lucky enough... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3559913#3559913 Author: Anderson III
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Posted: February 22 2010 at 14:36

So somehow you were lucky enough and got Devy as a member of your band. But now you have to choose, because he only agrees to perform one duty. Ziltoid-voice: Which one shall it be?]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:36:21 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65265&PID=3559913#3559913