I'm curious to know if Dan has ever listened to Devin Townsend

batmura · January 27th, 2004, 12:02 PM

... and if yes, what he thinks of his music.

Dan Swanö · January 29th, 2004, 03:53 AM

once, in Arjen's car. It was kinda nice but not "hooky" enough for me to go out and buy it...it sounded like early Slowdive crossbred with Black metal

King Fear · January 29th, 2004, 04:14 AM

Well, I'd really like to know which of Devin's many different projects you listened to there... from your description, it's hard to tell.

You probably won't take recommendations from strangers, but I bet his "Terria" album would fit your tastes much better. Also, "Accelerated Evolution" should be "hooky" enough.

Ivanhoe · January 29th, 2004, 07:53 PM

I personally think Ocean Machine is full of hooks. All his albums are great, but Terria and Ocean Machine just that little bit better than the others.

Protected Witness · February 2nd, 2004, 11:36 PM

Dan > Townsend

Metal88 · February 3rd, 2004, 01:10 AM

Not a single time have I been "hooked" by any of Devin's stuff. With every album I end up saying "sounds like ordinary rock!" but then it gets better. As it ended up, Devin is one of my favorite artists. My favorite album of his, and this one is on my top 5 all time list: Terria. =)

King Fear · February 4th, 2004, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Niel

Dan > Townsend

That is a rather pointless inequation, and would evaluate to "false".
Dan != Devin is more like it.

Nico16 · February 4th, 2004, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Fear

That is a rather pointless inequation, and would evaluate to "false".
Dan != Devin is more like it.

my thoughts exactly.

Blekota · February 4th, 2004, 07:12 AM

Have you ever heard something about the band called Deftones? Im not interesting in popular shit comercial music but I listened 1 song (Minerva) in NHL 2004 menu and it was too similar to the Devin music styl. I things this motherfuckers (Deftones) copy Devin. I hate them!!! What do you thing about this?

Ermz · February 4th, 2004, 07:32 AM

Man I love it when people actually answer on their own forums, it makes things so logical.

My little equation to the circle of life would be Devin! = Dan. So given the word Devin has 5 characters, you'll be multiplying the value of his music a bit before it even touches Swano

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King Fear · February 4th, 2004, 07:39 AM

With inequality being a symmetric relation (if a does not equal b, then b also does not equal a), it does not matter whether you write Devin != Dan or Dan != Devin.

All I wanted to say is that comparing the two is rather pointless.

Episteme · February 5th, 2004, 04:27 AM

Woot!

Devin's music to me is not the most interesting...I've got 2 SYL albums and Physicist...I should probably try Terria and Accelerated Evolution...

Cerebus · February 5th, 2004, 05:51 AM

Awesome avatar, King Fear

Anyway, about Devin.. some guy sent me what he thought was four awesome songs (Are you browsing this board, Cimson?) and I only really enjoyed one of them. I think it was Suicide.

King Fear · February 5th, 2004, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerebus

Awesome avatar, King Fear

Thanks.

Protected Witness · February 7th, 2004, 12:35 AM

Oh that's right, it's wrong for me to have an opinion. Darn, got it wrong again...

Is this better for you?:

I'd go see a show of any Dan Swanö project before Devin Townsend.

HaloX · February 7th, 2004, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Niel

I'd go see a show of any Dan Swanö project before Devin Townsend.

My thoughts exactly...although I strongly agree with your previous equation.

TheFourthHorseman · February 7th, 2004, 01:57 PM

I don't know...Devin puts up much more of a show from what I've read though. This just concerns the whole live thing, I think Dan's music is superior...

His interviews are always a pleasant read too.

The Melancholy Spirit · February 7th, 2004, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerebus

Awesome avatar, King Fear

Anyway, about Devin.. some guy sent me what he thought was four awesome songs (Are you browsing this board, Cimson?) and I only really enjoyed one of them. I think it was Suicide.

Possibly

Cerebus · February 7th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Well there are you.. Is the real name Rory?

mattcira · February 11th, 2004, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Niel

Oh that's right, it's wrong for me to have an opinion. Darn, got it wrong again...

Is this better for you?:

I'd go see a show of any Dan Swanö project before Devin Townsend.

Honestly, I thought SYL was one of the better shows I've seen, but I have never seen a Swano show.. so I guess I am missing something? SYL blew Dark Tranquillity right off the stage.

I especially appreciated Devy's sense of humor. "Hi Everybody!!... oh.. wait this is a death metal show.. GRRRRR!!!!!! eeeeeevil!"

Fifth_Horseman · February 14th, 2004, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattcira

I especially appreciated Devy's sense of humor. "Hi Everybody!!... oh.. wait this is a death metal show.. GRRRRR!!!!!! eeeeeevil!"

LMAO, that's a good one...

COnsiderateApathy · February 16th, 2004, 08:58 AM

Dan and Devin's music is nothing alike, and they are both wonderful and spectacular in their own respective ways. Stop comparing apples to oranges... they're both sweet.

Akronaes · February 16th, 2004, 09:10 AM

They are both musical geniuses in their own respects... Devin is a comedic / satirical mastermind, whereas Dan is.. well.. God.

Protected Witness · February 18th, 2004, 12:45 AM

I will rescind my previous statement and say that I dig Strapping Young Lad. I don't like Accelerated Evolution though.

And I'd still rather see Dan and edge of sanity or bloodbath.

January 27th, 2004, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
batmura Sea of Tranquility Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,810	I'm curious to know if Dan has ever listened to Devin Townsend ... and if yes, what he thinks of his music. __________________ Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music!

January 29th, 2004, 04:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
King Fear Straight Outta Blashyrkh Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lhasa, Tibet Posts: 190	Well, I'd really like to know which of Devin's many different projects you listened to there... from your description, it's hard to tell. You probably won't take recommendations from strangers, but I bet his "Terria" album would fit your tastes much better. Also, "Accelerated Evolution" should be "hooky" enough. Last edited by King Fear : January 29th, 2004 at 05:12 AM.

February 3rd, 2004, 01:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Metal88 Final Flash! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fuckville Posts: 1,049	Not a single time have I been "hooked" by any of Devin's stuff. With every album I end up saying "sounds like ordinary rock!" but then it gets better. As it ended up, Devin is one of my favorite artists. My favorite album of his, and this one is on my top 5 all time list: Terria. =) __________________ "Avoid extremes." - Aristotle

February 4th, 2004, 07:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ermz Mix Guideus Authoritus Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 19,939	Man I love it when people actually answer on their own forums, it makes things so logical. My little equation to the circle of life would be Devin! = Dan. So given the word Devin has 5 characters, you'll be multiplying the value of his music a bit before it even touches Swano . __________________

February 5th, 2004, 05:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Cerebus Symfoman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Umeå Posts: 591	Awesome avatar, King Fear Anyway, about Devin.. some guy sent me what he thought was four awesome songs (Are you browsing this board, Cimson?) and I only really enjoyed one of them. I think it was Suicide. __________________ Me? I'm just a lawnmower.

January 29th, 2004, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dan Swanö The Watcher Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 930	once, in Arjen's car. It was kinda nice but not "hooky" enough for me to go out and buy it...it sounded like early Slowdive crossbred with Black metal

January 29th, 2004, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ivanhoe Uttråkad Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sverige Posts: 186	I personally think Ocean Machine is full of hooks. All his albums are great, but Terria and Ocean Machine just that little bit better than the others.

February 4th, 2004, 07:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Blekota Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 68	Have you ever heard something about the band called Deftones? Im not interesting in popular shit comercial music but I listened 1 song (Minerva) in NHL 2004 menu and it was too similar to the Devin music styl. I things this motherfuckers (Deftones) copy Devin. I hate them!!! What do you thing about this?

February 4th, 2004, 07:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
King Fear Straight Outta Blashyrkh Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lhasa, Tibet Posts: 190	With inequality being a symmetric relation (if a does not equal b, then b also does not equal a), it does not matter whether you write Devin != Dan or Dan != Devin. All I wanted to say is that comparing the two is rather pointless.

February 5th, 2004, 04:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Episteme Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 3,724	Woot! Devin's music to me is not the most interesting...I've got 2 SYL albums and Physicist...I should probably try Terria and Accelerated Evolution...

February 7th, 2004, 01:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
TheFourthHorseman In The Twilight World Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 4,901	I don't know...Devin puts up much more of a show from what I've read though. This just concerns the whole live thing, I think Dan's music is superior... His interviews are always a pleasant read too.

February 7th, 2004, 07:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cerebus Symfoman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Umeå Posts: 591	Well there are you.. Is the real name Rory? __________________ Me? I'm just a lawnmower.

February 16th, 2004, 08:58 AM	#22 (permalink)
COnsiderateApathy took the Left Hand Path Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Posts: 218	Dan and Devin's music is nothing alike, and they are both wonderful and spectacular in their own respective ways. Stop comparing apples to oranges... they're both sweet. __________________ As I'm stalked by the shadow of death's hand The fire in my heart is forged across the land