Devin Townsend Project began where Ziltoid the Omniscient left off, with De… Read Full Bio ↴Devin Townsend Project began where Ziltoid the Omniscient left off, with Devin Townsend at the helm. The project was a planned four-album series, where instead of assembling one static band, like in The Devin Townsend Band, or performing the entirety of the music himself, as in Ziltoid the Omniscient, the Devin Townsend Project would feature a completely different line-up of musicians for each release. After the success of the first four albums, Devin Townsend decided to continue working under the Devin Townsend Project moniker, releasing his fifth album for the DTP, Epicloud in September of 2012.

The latest release, Z² (short for Ziltoid 2; pronounced "Zed squared") is a double album released on October 27, 2014. It consists of two albums released together: a Devin Townsend Project album, Sky Blue, and a "Ziltoid" concept album, Dark Matters, a sequel to Townsend's 2007 solo album Ziltoid the Omniscient. The main theme of the double album is, according to Townsend, "Ziltoid against the world".

The first album, Ki, was released in May 2009. For Ki, Townsend recruited veteran jazz drummer Duris Maxwell, local bassist Jean Savoie, and the former keyboardist for The Devin Townsend Band, Dave Young. Devin has also recruited Ché Dorval as an additional vocalist.

The second release was titled Addicted. Intended to be a heavy, simplistic, and straightforward rock album, it serves as the bridge from the quieter Ki to the expected zany metal tones of the album following it. The line-up for this album was Ryan Van Poederooyen (also a veteran of The Devin Townsend Band) on the drums, another member of the DTB Brian Waddell on the bass, and Anneke van Giersbergen (notable from The Gathering, Agua De Annique and Ayreon) on guest vocals.

There was an EP released in early 2011. It was only available online (free to download) and named European Tour EP. It featured five live songs, mostly consisting of material from Devin Townsend's solo albums. See more here: http://www.discogs.com/Devin-Townsend-Project-European-Tour-EP/release/2718333

The third and fourth albums were called Deconstruction (which features an array of notable metal musicians and vocalists) and Ghost. Deconstruction and Ghost were released on June 20th, 2011 for both.

Deconstruction features a number of prominent metal musicians as guest vocalists, including Mikael Åkerfeldt, Tommy Giles Rogers, Fredrik Thordendal, Paul Masvidal, Joe Duplantier, Greg Puciato, Ihsahn and other members, including the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Conversely, Ghost has a static lineup and "is the mellowest (by far) and prettiest record I've done so far" according to Townsend. The album features Katrina Natale, Mike St-Jean, Dave Young, and Kat Epple along with Townsend himself.

The fifth album, Epicloud, features the widest array of sound for the Devin Townsend Project. A full-length pop-metal album, akin to Addicted, Epicloud boasts 13 positive, in your face, pop-metal songs that distinguish Devin from the large majority of contemporary metal bands. Epicloud's line-up features no new musicians for Devin Townsend, and sees the return of Anneke Van Giersbergen on vocals, Ryan Van Poederooyan on drums, Brian Waddell on bass, and Dave Young on guitar and additional keyboards.

On January 31st 2018, Devin stated on his Facebook profile that the Devin Townsend Project was going on a 'break', while he focuses on a number of other projects he's working on.

Night
Devin Townsend Project Lyrics

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And I can't believe that I'm here to stay
'Cause I never worked it out this way
And I love you more than I can say
But I hate you every other way

Rain falling down
Rain falling down
Rain falling down
Rain falling down over me

I think I'm closer now
I think I'm closer now
Under the light of the moon

And I can't believe that I'm here to stay
'Cause I never worked it open
And I love you more than I can say
But I hate you every other

And I came away from falling apart
In the corner of an aching heart
So say you'll come back to the city
Come back with me please, oh

Rain falling down
Rain falling down
Rain falling down
Rain falling down

Falling down
Falling down
Falling down
Falling down

Falling down
Falling down

Overall Meaning

The Devin Townsend Project's "Night" paints a picture of a person driving through Japan at night, trying to escape their troubles at home. They are trying to convince themselves that everything is alright, but deep down inside, they know they're not. The song speaks about how they've got a long way to go before morning, and how difficult it is to deal with the pain and hurt back home. The feeling of being lost and disconnected is further emphasized when the singer mentions living life inside a comic book and feeling plain "bored."

As the song progresses, the singer confesses their love for someone even though they hate them in every other way. They are in a state of confusion and can't believe that they're stuck where they are, unable to work their way out of their current situation. The mood of the song shifts when the chorus hits, and the listener is transported to a scene of rain falling down, with the singer seeming to hope that they are closer to finding what they're looking for.

The song is a reflection on the feeling of being stuck and not knowing what to do, of looking for an escape but feeling unable to find it. It is a heartfelt, emotional expression of the pain and uncertainty that can come with life, and the struggle to find a way to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I am, driving through Japan at night
The singer finds themselves in a foreign land, driving aimlessly in the darkness.

Here I am, pretending everything's alright
Despite the unfamiliar surroundings, the singer is trying to maintain a facade of normalcy.

And I've got so far to go before the morn
The singer's journey is long and they feel far away from their destination.

And I can't believe how much it hurts at home
The singer's home life is painful, and being away is easier than staying.

Here I am, living life inside a comic book
The singer feels like life is unreal, like a caricature of reality in a comic strip.

Here I am, bored with everything...
Despite the surrealness of their situation, the singer is still uninterested in their surroundings.

And I can't believe that I'm here to stay
The singer is surprised to find themselves permanently in this situation.

'Cause I never worked it out this way
The singer did not expect or plan for their life to turn out like this.

And I love you more than I can say
The singer has strong feelings for someone they care about deeply.

But I hate you every other way
Despite their love, the singer also harbors negative feelings towards the person in question.

Rain falling down
The weather outside is wet and unpleasant.

I think I'm closer now
The singer feels like they are making progress towards some goal or destination.

Under the light of the moon
The singer is being guided by the dim glow of the moon in the night sky.

And I came away from falling apart
The singer is recovering from some sort of emotional breakdown or trauma.

In the corner of an aching heart
The singer's heart is in pain, and they are trying to heal from it.

So say you'll come back to the city
The singer is trying to convince someone to return home with them.

Come back with me please, oh
The singer is pleading with the person in question to accompany them back home.

Falling down
As the rain falls, the singer feels like their life is falling apart.

Falling down
The repetition of this line emphasizes the feeling of loss and chaos expressed in the song.

Falling down
The singer is overwhelmed by the challenges they face and feels like they are falling apart.

Writer(s): John James Lee, Hamish Townsend, Shane Michael Haseman, Stuart James Mcfarlane

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4y↑3

Here I am, driving through Japan at night
Here I am, pretending everything's alright
And I've got so far to go before the morn
And I can't believe how much it hurts at home

Here I am, living life inside a comic book
Here I am, bored with everything...

And I can't believe that I'm here to stay
'Cause I never worked it out this way
And I love you more than I can say
But I hate you every other way

Rain, falling down
Rain, falling down
Rain, falling down
Rain, falling down over me

I think I'm closer now
I think I'm closer now
I'm getting closer now
Under the light of the moon

And I can't believe…

All comments from YouTube:

Matt

4y↑7

the sound of this band is wonderful, I never thought I would love keyboards again after the '80s...wow

Manuell

Dream Theater and Muse...

Jay Moore

4y↑12

Is it just me, or does he have one of the greatest performance drummers in the world? This guy that we see on the vast majority of Devin's YouTube videos, has the constant energy of a chocolate-infused 3-year-old!!!

Mincent Price

4y↑4

He's a true professional. Seen Dev's documentaries, and Ryan hits every beat with the same intensity. It makes him way easier to capture recordings and live mics A lot of Dev's music isn't that hard to play - unless you're the drummer. He's a motivational speaker and super cool dude as well