From Loudersound.
Devin Townsend has launched the first part of his new Quarantine Project.
He’s set it up to “provide some relief during these coming times” as the world continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic – and the first instalment features a video for Townsend’s new track Quarantine.
The project comes after Townsend was forced to postpone the remaining dates on his Empath Vol. 1 North American tour due to coronavirus, with the Canadian musician recently launching a GoFundMe page to help him financially due to the loss of earnings.
Townsend says: “People have been supportive of me in my time of need with the GoFundMe campaign, as we lost a lot of revenue due to the current and foreseeable touring cycle, and I want to make sure I can provide something that in some way begins to say thank you. In the ways I’m able, I will provide as much content as I can during this period as it’s what I feel I can offer.
“My company has a lot of people involved, and your support has saved us in so many ways. I know we are all affected by this and yes, I could look for another job during this period like so many others will have to, but I figure that the best thing I can do is focus on my work and hopefully provide some sort of relief doing what I’m best at.
“I want to give back as much as I can over the next while, and I hope that some of the work I can manage here will provide a bit of comfort during these troubled times for those who enjoy what I do.”
Townsend adds: “The idea with this is that it may be many different styles, Twitch streams, concerts, perhaps a podcast… I have been kept afloat by the audience and wish to help in any way I can. I am just learning how to do video and I will try to get more proficient at it as the time goes by.
“I will do everything I can to help in the ways that I’m able to. On behalf of myself, Northern Music, HevyDevy Records, and the entire team that makes up my professional world, thanks for supporting – saving – our business during this downturn.
“We realise the number of people that are suffering and don’t take this lightly. I figure the best way I can express this is to simply get to work. I will make sure I provide for the people who donated especially.
“I am working on lots of ideas to provide during this hard period. I truly can’t express my gratitude enough.”
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- Devin Townsend - Synchestra - Brown Vinyl - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £49.99, $59.99, €55.99 (New Item) (arrived 12-Jan-2023 09:38)on February 8, 2023 at 9:48 am
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Synchestra (2010 UK 13-track vinyl double vinyl LP, pressed on brown coloured vinyl and limited to just 1000 copies, with gatefold picture sleeve. Eigth solo album from the metal mastermind, originally released in 2006. It was the second and final album to be recorded with The Devin Townsend Band, and features a guest guitar solo from Steve Vai. Both the sleeve and vinyl on this copy are in spectacular, near 'as new' condition BOBV246LP)
- Devin Townsend - Snuggles (Beautiful Dream) - Orange and Blue Swirl Vinyl - US - vinyl LP - £39.99, $47.99, €44.79 (New Item) (arrived 12-Jan-2023 09:32)on February 8, 2023 at 9:48 am
DEVIN TOWNSEND Snuggles (Beautiful Dream) (2021 US 12-track double LP, with gatefold picture sleeve and pressed on Orange and Blue Swirl Vinyl. Second of a two part release by the Canadian guitar virtuoso, as a more reserved companion to the chaos of The Puzzle. Although not sealed, both the sleeve and vinyl remain in near mint condition)
- Devin Townsend - The Puzzle - Red and Black Splatter Vinyl - US - 2-LP vinyl set - £39.99, $47.99, €44.79 (New Item) (arrived 12-Jan-2023 09:21)on February 8, 2023 at 9:48 am
DEVIN TOWNSEND The Puzzle (Limited edition 2021 US Online Exclusive 20-track double LP, with gatefold picture sleeve and 12-page booklet, pressed on Red with Black Splatter Vinyl. First of a two part release by the Canadian guitar virtuoso, as a chaotic companion to the more reserved Snuggles album. Features guest musicians Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, Plini, and more. Although not sealed, both the sleeve and vinyl remain in near mint condition)
- Devin Townsend - Galactic Quarantine - Light Blue Vinyl + CD - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £34.99, $41.99, €39.19 (New Item) (arrived 12-Jan-2023 09:13)on February 8, 2023 at 9:48 am
DEVIN TOWNSEND Galactic Quarantine (Limited edition 2021 UK/EU 15-track double LP, with gatefold picture sleeve and pressed on Transparent light blue vinyl. Live compilation from the guitar virtuoso, recorded during lockdown in place ofhis cancelled 2020 touring plans. Although not sealed, both the sleeve and vinyl remain in near mint condition. This copy comes with a CD of the entire concert)
- Devin Townsend - Lightwork - Multi Format Box Set - US - vinyl box set - £95.00, $114.00, €106.40 (New Item) (arrived 12-Jan-2023 09:06)on February 8, 2023 at 9:48 am
DEVIN TOWNSEND Lightwork (Limited edition 2022 UK/EU box set edition of the thirteenth studio album from Devin Townsend made up of material assembled during the pandemic. Comprised of an Orange Vinyl Triple LP of Lightwork and Nightwork[exclusive to this set] as well as both albums on CD, the Lightwork Blu-ray featuring 5.1 surround sound mix and album commentary, 36-page perfect bound book, 2 x artcards, and a postcard SIGNED by Devin Townsend, all contained insidea sturdy lift-off lid box. Produced by Garth Richardson [Biffy Clyro, Rage Against The Machine] and includes a guest appearance from Nile Rodgers of Chic on HoneyBunch, as well as a host of other musicians. Although not sealed, this copy remains in near mint condition. Recommended)
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