When music is really unique and has fully developed on it's themes then it's going to be appealing to some people and not others... that's just how it is. If the music is somewhere in the middle of the road it might have more mass appeal but it's likely to be nowhere near as interesting. So in a lot of ways having some criticism reflects well on the music because it means it's special enough to be controversial.

I used to feel like that, the first time i met Dev was just after Terria came out and he was playing with the Wildhearts in the UK and i was acting like he was some sort of God im sure he was like "dude, calm down" i know now he hated people acting like that, he's just a normal guy and just wants to be treated like a normal guy

When I first got into his work and joined the SYL boards, there happened to be some discussion going on about that so I was always kind of worried about acting like that. When I saw Strapping in December of '05 in Vancouver, I briefly met him before the show and couldn't really think of anything to say so I just kind of handed him a booklet and ticket to sign along with the few other people standing around there. He seemed super burnt out and sorta stressed so I've always kind of regretted that; that and walking up to Gene and interrupting him mid-conversation before the same show so he could sign my friend's Infinity booklet. He acted cool about it but I've always kind of felt stupid for how inconsiderate I probably seemed that night.

~Josiah

Hey, maybe is a stupid question, but somebody knows if the cymbals at the final chorus on Lady Helen were created by Townsend or improvised by Duris?

I'd like to meet him informally and on equal terms - and just goof off over stupid shit like emg pickups and different sounding farts. Just buy the man a blonde beer, see how some geeky conversation goes and then leave him to enjoy the rest of the day/evening. I've seen it first hand, and have some friends in some established signed bands, and they've told me some pretty crazy stories that make you wince. I'm sure he appreciates it and is more than happy to give time to fans, just there's a fine line between that and invading personal space.

And Josiah, if anything I think Gene probably hasn't thought twice about it, and probably would rather you stopped him there and then let him finish off the conversation than buzzed around waiting for 20 mins. I wouldn't beat yourself up.

I regret not hangin' 'round after a show, had some nice weed, met Gene at the dunny's, we agreed to have a smoke later, but the mosh wrecked us, and my mates just wanted to go home.
Wonder if there's plans for formulating shows with all this new material, and how Ki will fit into it all when all 4 albums have been completed. Sure there will be opportunities for a bit of socializing if a world tour get's under way.
Met Dev pre HDR, talked a bit about adding a positive twist on metal, which is mostly in a negative vein. Have to say I'm more than impressed with his achievements, especially after all the dilemma's it seems to of put him through. I'd like to meet him again just to give him an encouraging pat on the back, and a brotherly handshake.

I regret not hangin' 'round after a show, had some nice weed, met Gene at the dunny's, we agreed to have a smoke later, but the mosh wrecked us, and my mates just wanted to go home.
Wonder if there's plans for formulating shows with all this new material, and how Ki will fit into it all when all 4 albums have been completed. Sure there will be opportunities for a bit of socializing if a world tour get's under way.
Met Dev pre HDR, talked a bit about adding a positive twist on metal, which is mostly in a negative vein. Have to say I'm more than impressed with his achievements, especially after all the dilemma's it seems to of put him through. I'd like to meet him again just to give him an encouraging pat on the back, and a brotherly handshake.

I imagine he'll come up with a set list of stuff from all 4 albums of the DTP, it being a different project to the DTB and all.

I'd love to meet Dev though, if just to thank him for what his music's done for me and to have a random chat about random stuff.

I wanna hear this http://www.i-mockery.com/bad-albums/mac ... 20Back.mp3

errr I meant this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF4XwUu0r18 wooooooo!

Is anyone else getting a tickling sensation in their ear when they listen to Ki? Like during certain "s" syllables, and the sound of the drums and cymbals? What an excellent mix....definitely a production triumph, if I haven't already stated this before.

I remember at Progpower '02 in Atlanta I had an acquaintance from Century Media setup a meeting after his set with DTB....I freaked and grabbed Devin and hugged him, practically crying...trying to tell him how much his music had impacted my life. Gawd it seems so silly in retrospect, but it makes me smile still. That was back when he still seemed so enigmatic....I am a bit ashamed to think about it. Tracy was there. I have a pic of her and Dev....and he is holding a tiny Jager bottle hahaha. Throat coat maybe?

Dan

I've noticed accentuated vocal bits, end of Quiet Riot, for moment I thought there might of even been a backward played track. Noticed them when skipping backward. Some of the sounds on Ki almost bring a flash of 'light' into the room.

errr I meant this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF4XwUu0r18 wooooooo!

I saw Gojira live a few months ago, they played Love Pits were so intense my watch and my necklace both ended up getting ripped off.

EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9XS7ighrCo

That's the gig I was at

Every day is a good day for Ki.

Its hard to say a bad word about Devy in my opinion, and hard to say a bad word about Ki, its hard to criticize, hard to establish real feelings for just one album and hard to keep the state of mind your in when listening to such music. It might be just me, but the emotions I feel, the idea's that circulate, and everything my mind conjure's when I listen to Dev's music, I fail to put into practice in real-life. I think its to do with balance and something about that scares me, but thats what brings me back to Dev's music every time, especially Ki, because of its ability to entangle you in your own emotions and make you think...
No other artist seems to have that impact, and thats why Dev's music is so special.

I've been listening to almost nothing but Ki for about three weeks now, and I must say:

1.) Much like Dev said about Synchestra, it makes you wait, I didn't really "get" Ki as a whole until about 2 weeks and 2 days into it. It is absolutely AMAZING.
2.) Good art should make you think and realize things about yourself introspectively through the artists' own self interpretation, Ki does this very well, especially in contrast with Dev's other work. You really get a glimpse of the human condition through his eyes, and if you work your grey matter hard enough...your own.
3.) The amount of sounds and layers in Ki are remarkable, what at first sounds simple, when listened to repeatedly and on different speaker setups reveals a real wall of sounds that Dev is known for. This is the kind of album that stays in heavy rotation not just because of good songwriting or production but because you hear something new every time you listen. That is a feat worth being proud of alone.

Kudos Dev, really amazing work.

Its hard to say a bad word about Devy in my opinion, and hard to say a bad word about Ki, its hard to criticize, hard to establish real feelings for just one album and hard to keep the state of mind your in when listening to such music. It might be just me, but the emotions I feel, the idea's that circulate, and everything my mind conjure's when I listen to Dev's music, I fail to put into practice in real-life. I think its to do with balance and something about that scares me, but thats what brings me back to Dev's music every time, especially Ki, because of its ability to entangle you in your own emotions and make you think...
No other artist seems to have that impact, and thats why Dev's music is so special.

I completely agree...As with all of Dev's music, Ki just seems to fit right into my personal rhythm, so I can't possibly do anything but praise it. That is why it is so easy for me to get emotionally involved in the entire project, it's just the kind of music I've always been waiting to hear. I've always told my friends, if I had limitless talent and ability, and was able to create the perfect composition to suit only my tastes, it would sound like Dev's music....and the fact that there are three others to follow Ki? Unbelievable. I just showed my friend Ki yesterday and he was blown away, he is new to Devin and is just as inspired by the music and the scope of the project as I am...very special indeed.