The Devin Townsend Band - Slow Me Down

[dinkeldal]

machtige song

[guitar721]

The guitar is a American Deluxe Stratocaster, the color is called Sienna Burst, it has been modified with a Fernandez Sustainer in the Neck Pick up.

[Bones12x2]

This entire album is just awesome

[sickonasunday]

3:35 is my favourite part!

[919284]

@sickonasunday your not kidding, i get ridiculous goose bumps from 3:35 and on, best part of the whole song, the climax if you will, lol

[91Tribual]

wow!you could actually hear the bass a while there!!

[anonymouslol]

sounds nice, it's good that players can transcend genres to make something that feels good

[Abon666]

What guitar is he using?

[sickonasunday]

@Abon666

looks like a fender strat i think

[o0ZporK0o]

Accelerated evolution is the shit

[dallas2denton]

epic band, awful hairstyle

[bovinemarauder]

@dallas2denton hahah it's a skullet what do you expect. The skullet is unique, it ain't meant to be good looking

[TheStevinicus]

@dallas2denton don't you dare disrespect the skullet. that thing was fucking legendary in the metal world. R.I.P. skullet <3

[Kerfuffleinahussle]

@TheStevinicus Bro, Devin's my favourite artist and all, but I'll admit, the skullet looked fucking ridiculous. He's still awesome though :p

[jambbba89]

NOT from Synchestra! From Accelerated Evolution? Right? ^^

[Volnah]

@jambbba89 Yes the song is from Accelerated Evolution, but his videoclip is from Synchestra bonus DVD.

[Nem33]

"I wanna go, where nobody's gone..."

[clubfootforyou]

I think a Hustler shirt was a bad choice for a DVD recording session. A Vader or Gwar shirt would have been better

[Jagguar20]

Oh that tone!! THAT TONE!!

[dran219]

ALL HAIL DEVIN TOWNSEND!!!

[mattburnside]

Its like Devin is just releasing his guilty pleasures but still doing it amazingly.

[TheVishal07]

Wow!!

[scottjones61]

I think you can say safely that Devin plays more types of music than anyone recording right now. New age, pop, pop punk, metal, extreme metal, rock. You name it, he has done it already. I think if you look hard enough country and jazz are probably out there somewhere with his name on it.

[jcfbell3001]

love the graphics @ 4:12

[jcfbell3001]

dev refuses to be genre-ed

[1642poltergeist]

this is amazing , love this album

[ViperRob42]

I'm so glad Devin decided to make more songs and albums and has more amazing shit instore for everyone, he's the secret genius only a few ppl know about and cheers to those who truely understand the brilliance of Devin!

[hokagejones]

Love Devin, he has a song for whatever mood i'm in, 100% legend!

[clubfootforyou]

I'm sick of the "Rugs on Stage" thing. WTF? What is wrong with jamming on plywood or tile?

[StevieCybernetik010]

@clubfootforyou Its an acoustics thing, tile and wood would ring too much in the record, so rugs muffle all that. And they're just spiffy.

[hockey3428]

God devins solo stuff is just increadable

[FoxxSalema]

AWESOME! O que este cara têm de feio ele têm de talentoso... :3

[Amnesiam]

Oh how I miss his hair!

[TheeShorty86]

One of the happiest songs i have ever heard, just sheer amazing

[HadBrunt99]

hmm not his best but not bad

[TheBattleZombie]

Rockin' Tune! This was a great album.

[TheSheepherd]

That rocks...and sounds so awesome positive !!!

[supernaturalguru]

From producing for Soilwork...Lamb of God... doing Strapping young lad and this,

fuckin hell this guy has talent. mad props to him ^ ^

[TheeShorty86]

Absolutely love this song, its totally uplifting!

[marcusebrawner]

PICKLES!!!....DETHKLOK!!!!

[rentagimp]

perfect, one of the best songs ever.

damnit, he needs to come to England more often!

[St4rzZ]

im sure you've all heard this one.... opinions are like assholes, everyone has one, and it STINKS!

[Tuomo91]

Is it necessary to insult someone's mother if he disagrees your opinion? I don't get it.. But this song is great, Devin Townsend FTW!

[Hog4n]

@landofthespace Yeah it's a bit corny but so what? Not all music has to be complex, I listen to this song when I feel happy. Devins albums have so much genius music that it's good to have a few easy going songs on them, otherwise you'd choke

[CalumH1990]

Stop Trollin'

[Cheechtfc]

keep on trollin'

[fraglle497]

I love trolls

[landofthespace]

there's so anger here bud, I started laughing when I heard this stuff but then I couldn't because I was embarrassed to be listening to it. It's like if your mom shit her pants in the checkout line at the grocery when you were a teenager.

[landofthespace]

there's no* anger here bud, I started laughing when I heard this stuff but then I couldn't because I was embarrassed to be listening to it. It's like if your mom shit her pants in the checkout line at the grocery when you were a teenager.

[landofthespace]

all you people who think this is a good display a musicianship are seriously wrong. this shit is simple, standard 90s chord structure and really it just sounds like a joke. i have no idea where you people come from that think this is tolerable music. i have been blown away that anyone takes time to make such shitty music and is completely oblivious to how stupid it is. and seriously, you're going to use a typo against me? check you're fellow fans use of "energiest" please get a clue people.

[Denku666]

Don't you mean "your fellow fans"? I have never understood people like you who seem to go out of their way to annoy people like this: people like the music, it shouldn't affect you. If it really annoys you that much that people enjoy a song you don't like, well, get ready for a lot of wasted anger in life.

[landofthespace]

don't take it personally? you have no idea who I am, nor do I of you. I heard someone mention this music so I checked it out. I couldn't believe it was worth mentioning other than for it astonishing blandness and lame vibe. Who can take this sound seriously? (and before you say everyone on here I know, it's rhetorical.)

[Sejshel]

@landofthespace STFU and let us enjoy the music we like!

[AmpluexCompressa]

@landofthespace Listen to "Earth Day," "Pixillate" or "Heaven Send" and you'll understand what the big deal about Devin Townsend is. "Slow Me Down" is essentially him writing a pop song because he felt like writing a pop song.

[Nimenoz]

This here is a power demonstration. Try to show me a better musician than Dev, and I will just show you this song here, Deadhead and Storm and laugh in your face. Truly a god among men!

[MrProgBass]

I'm a Townsend fan, and I like this catchy stuff. What I didn't like was "Vampira"...

[landofthespace]

this is the stupidist shit ever, does anyone not agree?

[Andinator]

I'm a Dev fan, and a pedantic one at that - if you're going to knock him, for your sake PLEASE spell 'stupidest' correctly :P

[Andinator]

Dude I'm actually EXACTLY on topic if your discussion is about what's stupid and what isn't. The fact that you can't spell properly is pretty damn self-defeatist on subject.

People like you should go and comment on a video you LIKE for once.

[landofthespace]

not checking my spelling does not make this shitty music any better. your grammar is awkward anyways. "is pretty damn self-defeatist on subject. " who talks like that? maybe you meant to say "on the subject" which is about a big of a deal of accidentally hitting the "i" instead of the "e" .

[Andinator]

If you don't like the music, fine, we respect that. NOBODY is forcing you to like it...it's your opinion and all.

However, arrogant idiots who come here saying it's stupid and shitty music? What did you think was going to happen? That you'd change all of our minds and opinions by acting like a complete twat?

[landofthespace]

look. a friend posted this dude's music. I checked it out. I was shocked that people are still making music like this. It's just damn corny. It's open to comment. And no, comments don't have to all be praise. I can speak my mind, and I don't loose sleep that you people like this stuff. If this came out in say 1998, I would understand completely, and say nothing.

[Andinator]

Look, your opinion on this site is valid in EVERY WAY, but you have to expect the repercussions that we give you. In a place full of Dev fans you're not going to do well by slagging off his music. Do you get me?

[Glad1kun]

@landofthespace What's wrong with doing a simple happy song once in a while? Especially when most of his work is not so happy or simple. It sounds good and it makes people feel better. And here comes an asshole and says that it sucks, and without any valid point... well even GTFO is too much for someone like this. Downrating and marking as spam is more than enough. And why does the year matter? Good stays good(Dev) and shit stays shit(you).

[Nimenoz]

Do you want my fist up your ass?

[robwallis1]

best tone ever

[KyleP133]

I dont know how he does it... but I think it's the millions of delays and echos he has in there. he has a unique way of doing it that is just so distinctive.

[seagaur]

one of the best of all time, simply amazing

[MICKADETH]

Devy has inspired me. He has inspired me to buy a shirt that big. and hook whilst i wear it.

[playmusic13]

Going to see his ass in Louisville on Friday. So Cited!

[TraviSixShot]

Devin Townsend is absolutely the best musician EVER. When you can do this shit..then fucking KILL IT with metal. He rocks seriously. Favorite musician of all time.

[carmacias19]

this one sucks!!!!!!

[raesims]

I will wait for you!

[raesims]

I feel alone without you.

[raesims]

blushing

[raesims]

Yes with you. ;)

[JeeperG]

@raesims Fuck I can't wait. I must be the luckiest guy on this planet? A girl that loves Devy's music with me. :)

[raesims]

want it, need it

my want is found and feeding

hanging around with a boy

[JeeperG]

@raesims awe with me? and Thank you Dev for the music. :)

[raesims]

@JeeperG The wait is almost over my love. You are my everything.

[raesims]

Where are you?

[JeeperG]

@raesims Im here, but will you wait for me?

[raesims]

This song has giving me meaning. Right now I am the happiest girl in the world. I can't wait for the future.

[juanmaperera]

Genius!!!!

[beerjdk]

loved this song loved it for years cheers.

[kerryannedramaqueen]

I LOVE THIS SONG! And now addicted is out and on my ipod and it ROX!

[psychonavigator]

Addicted is an amazing album, no doubt. Honestly, I think it's the best thing he's made. Here's to hoping the next is even better.

[vjr1113]

happiest metal ever

[koruptkitty]

but still pretty awesome considering the chords being used x3

[Sydanyo]

Only Devin Townsend can take a boring, predictable chord progression and turn it into an absolutely amazing song.

[iraph]

and what progression is that?

[Sydanyo]

Y'know, the standard C-G-A-F that we hear so much of in pop music nowadays. look up "Four Chords, 36 Songs" on youtube, and you'll see what I mean.

[chuckawobbly]

Well, he is a God, he can do anything :-D

[berserker2384]

He is a Devin Lizard, and can do anything... hahaha...

Devin Rules!

[ozena52]

@Sydanyo ..Not strictly true. Nirvana and Weezer both spring to mind. And before you flame me, I'm probably one of the biggest Devin fans in the world. I just don't think that music has to be chaotic and unpredictable to be 'good'; it's a pretty elitist attitude to have. This song is a good example of that.

[djidji213]

@Sydanyo i was just thinking the same thing, and saw your comment :)

[1642poltergeist]

@Sydanyo AMEN

[9Diamondsoul]

I would love to hear Cristina Scabbia from Lacuna Coil, Sing on a Devin Townsend Album.

[Valemustikka]

i wouldnt

[Toffelielain]

Why would you want that? Devin already has Anneke van Giersbergen on his next album.

[9Diamondsoul]

touché

[R0b0Trav0lta]

I prefer his work with strapping but this stuff isn't bad.

[koruptkitty]

in my opinion everything devin is awesome =P

[lizardsobek]

Devin has a little boy named Raynard. He is gonna be just like hid dad hopefully! I want my little boy to be jammin to some Raynard Townsend Albums hehe. His wife's name is Tracy, and I hear she is a great woman. They own property in vancouver and his new house is beutiful, trees everywhere. Perfect life? Maybe...

[pankakesforbreakfast]

Ah, that scream at the end is heavenly! :D

[MoribundFantasy]

is Devin married?

[Quatermassx]

Devin is married, and has 1 kid, i daughter i think.

[sanchetti75]

Theirs stuff going on in his head he dont quite understand and when he finally figures it out and finds a way to put it on paper or play it, it'll still be way over our heads, but we'll enjoy it anyway even though we might not quite get the message :p

[sanchetti75]

I love how everyone can relate with Devin Townsend, and they call him by name as if your long lost friends and your on the same page, well truth is friends, he's a mixture of genious and bi-polar, which puts him up there with very few who've ever walked this dirtball of a planet, the only one he may have had an intelligent converation with this decade is hittler haha! the rest of us are just cattle!

[Slydech]

He's Naked! JEEJEE.

[subhumanmaster]

devin townsend can make pop music sound

[Phangaea]

Im in love with Devin <3

[MrRuss2112]

pop song my fucking ass.. you prick.

[mohawkmeat]

Pretty sure Devin towuld consider this pop. He's been referring to his upcoming album as a pop album. He doesn't use the term pop in the way you are used to. It just refers to the style and tone of it.

[Gettles]

Its not even funny how addicted I am to this song at the moment.

[charleskentdotnet]

My favorite pop song of all time.

[edgar587]

yeah,but in the end his metal within outfits alli in a time with that "heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerk!" hilarious! anyway devin is a genious!

[Lethkhar2000]

I wish this is what pop sounded like...

[casey19666]

devin es el maldito amo

tiene la voz mas increible que he escuchado en mi vida!!!!

no me gusta mucho el genero que hace ya queno le permite sacar mucho provecho a su potencial pero aun asi us discos son maginificos

[MrRuss2112]

where is it then that i have said keyboards are shit then dryer..maybe bands like kamelot, nightwish and boddom are nursery school bands...and u have spice girls in your profile..oh yeah and banarama

[DrunkyDetox]

exelent singer !

[MrRuss2112]

If you all look in the corner of the studio very carefully you may all see something that should not be there...It will freak you out...

[cosmos1505]

? Can't see it....

[PrimalShadow3]

He's talking about the keyboards, but he's an ass.

[MrRuss2112]

u cant fucking take humour primal can yah..u r todays prime plonker..lol

[Dryerlintproduction]

u think dissing a keyboard as if its not allowed in metal bands is funny...are u a Avril lavigne fan or something u don't get the right to call any1 prime plonker or faggots or anything cause u pretty much have an IQ about metal matching the IQ of Bush in economy

[vtwinmama]

ok so you are the prog rock genius here so what can you tell me about :greg lake,steve wilson,richardwright,mr fripp,yes,porcupine tree,ozrics and hawkwind,to name but a few.get a sense of humour and you may not find the need to type replies on youtube with a lemon stuck up your arse.smile,be happy and get a life!

[Dryerlintproduction]

u got no room to talk didn't u just type a reply on youtube?

yea thought so

[MrRuss2112]

oy dryer u knob what..no i'm not a fucking avril fan u dick..and wot the fuck would i know about the bush economy u prick..by the way my wife thinks ur fucking divy

[Dryerlintproduction]

all u did there was bitch and tell me about your dike wife so i'm gnna assume i was right you know nothing about what is funny or metal so i win good day

[MrRuss2112]

your so easy man..lol..check out spicular sparlum..good band..

[Dryerlintproduction]

ur a dumbass keyboards are what makes metal awsome if you don't believe me check out kamelot nightwish and children of Bodom

u sir are a faggot

[MrRuss2112]

oh fuck dryer u r right they r keyboards i thought it was a shopping trolly..i was fucking joking u double whammy faggotead..

[basssungwoo]

Not always. i love nigthwish but they only use it for piano and to add atmopshere most of the time

[realrealblades]

And in the drums: Vinnie Jones!

[SPARTANN09]

If I was a woman, I would fuck Devin Townsend all night long, but only for reproduction purposes. Hell, if Mike Patton was a woman, I'd force him to fuck Townsend. The offspring would end the fucking planet.

[iAmTheYan]

Devin & Patton's lovechild would be the best person in existance.

[cosmos1505]

I would fuck devin all night long and i am a guy...and it would be for pure pleasure not reproduction...considering Dev dosen't have ovaries...then again....he might...he's just that superior

[get62477]

true then... I think the child once spawned...would re create Angel Dust and destroy us all...

[SinisterSkip]

This proves Devin Townsend can also make pop/rock. He can do so much! He's a genious.

[SmilerAl1]

This is so weird... It's so light for my standards but I love it.

[ReapingJuggernaut]

wow this song is good!

[NewRadical18]

SIMPLY THE BEST!

[CyanideSovereign]

Is this a cover? Either its good.

[amuraritei]

It's their own song :P Live, in the studio (yeah, I said it weird).

[CyanideSovereign]

Cheers, just goes to show Devies god-like versitiliy.

[amuraritei]

Actually to be honest I don't really know if it's a cover or not, it might be if it's a really old or unknown song, cause I've never heard anything like this.

[slipknotrules696]

its an original off of ocean machine

[manicospic]

WTF? Ocean Machine?

[slipknotrules696]

i meant Accelerated Evolution

i was listening to Ocean machine at the moment i commented and thats why i put that whoops

[manicospic]

Now you're right ;)

[InMeRaven]

I've kinda thought AE sounded a lot like Ocean Machinecompared to his other solo stuff (a lot of songs have that "life" sound to it), in my opinion of course!

[Nem33]

Great performance!

[ETcADARKNESS]

mm i hear this in 80,s umm,

[ETcADARKNESS]

lol sorry ;

[ETcADARKNESS]

lMfaO

TrY sIkTh, ignorance is bliss, but some bands workth checking out more than others >>SiKth

[toxickissduo]

This shows what a talented musician Devin really is, capable of many different styles of music, amazing. This is a perfect melodic rock song

[OcelotDAD]

DEVIN TOWNSEND IS GOD

[sentient07]

lol adegamisoumounopano i thhought the same when i heard the song the first time...quite similar melody

[elpornero53]

beatiful..great stuff!!!

[adegamisoumounopano]

from 4:04 till the end, it sounds like the song "resurrection" by fear factory!

[SPARTANN09]

That might be a coincidence, or Devin secretly tributing Fear Factory - after all, it was one of his inspirations for Strapping.

[jamesxme]

This song is immense..

The drums sound fucking awesome, and Devs voice..just...perfect

[dubz1111]

you all seem to forget that music flows naturally and dev like me use it purly as an outlet be it s y l punkybrewster ziltoid or otherwise its an artform once a single note is played and vocals start to sing your open to criticism being a musician you accept this when all you desire is to let the universe know how your feeling its not about whoo! im famous im going to disneyland this mans music and moods have helped me since 93 we have very much in common musically and mentally id love to jam

[bradvssasha]

ye but better to be underrated and good like devin than be overrated and the worse band in to world like shitknot

[HallwaysOfAlways]

Devin Townsend is incredible, tr00 magic. What a genius.

[mightyclegg]

first heard this song on the accelerated evolution album , stills sounds as good now as it did then... DEVIN is a fucking genius

[seagaur]

this is my new Jam!!!