Frank sits down with visionary Devin Townsend as he gears up for one of the biggest releases of his career, a live rock opera unveiling titled The Moth. They go deep into Devin‘s feelings as the time grows closer, what inspired this project, the challenges and learning curves, his work ethic, working with this specific orchestra, how the team feels, his family’s relationship with his work, and his own insecurities and getting them out of his head.
00:00 – Devin‘s feelings as he grows closer to the unveiling of The Moth
02:48 – The power of delegating and going into something with trust
05:31 – How Devin‘s creative juices brought him to a rock opera
08:12 – Challenges and learning experience in creating The Moth
11:40 – Moments he told himself he’s gone too far
17:30 – Looking for challenges in Devin‘s life and his work ethic
21:00 – What is The Moth about anyway?
22:00 – How he chose to work with the Netherlands orchestra
28:25 – What his family thinks of this massive endeavor
29:27 – How Devin‘s team feels to be working on The Moth
31:10 – Devin on his own insecurities and getting them out in the world
Check it out in full above and make sure you get your tickets here for the live stream of Devin Townsend‘s The Moth performance happening on March 28 right here.
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