The Moth - Devin Townsend [VINYL]

'The Moth' is Devin Townsend's most ambitious work to date, a project that has existed in his mind as his life's work - an immersive orchestral, choral, and theatrical project over a decade in the making. What began as a distant vision became reality when Townsend was invited to collaborate with the North Netherlands Orchestra and Choir. Unlike his previous genre-hopping worlds, 'The Moth' was conceived from the ground up as a fully orchestrated narrative. Townsend spent years relearning musical fundamentals to write the score himself: harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration rebuilt from scratch, expertly assisted by Joseph Stevenson. The result is a meticulously crafted, emotionally driven piece where every instrument and voice has space to speak. Recorded across more than ten countries, the album brings together an extraordinary global cast: the aforementioned North Netherlands Orchestra and Choir, long-time collaborators Darby Todd, Mike Keneally, James Leach, and guests including Steve Vai, Anneke Van Giersbergen & Lynn Wu (Ou). Hundreds of musicians, engineers, mixers and artists contributed to the project's massive creative ecosystem. At its core, 'The Moth' is about transformation. Through its soaring arrangements and intimate moments, the work explores self-acceptance, surrender, and the courage to face discomfort without turning away. 'The Moth' is about the journey - but it is also about arrival.

Disc 1
1. Semi-prologue - Devin Townsend (2.52)
2. War Beyond Words - Devin Townsend (3.57)
3. The Moth - Devin Townsend (1.46)
4. Ode to My Eye - Devin Townsend (0.57)
5. Enter the City - Devin Townsend (2.34)
6. Covered By Causes - Devin Townsend (8.04)
7. Lexin - Devin Townsend (4.14)
8. Runaways - Devin Townsend (0.49)
9. A Proxy for God - Devin Townsend (1.24)
10. The Mothers - Devin Townsend (1.56)
11. Orion - Devin Townsend (5.46)
12. Stay There - Devin Townsend (2.25)
13. Home at Night - Devin Townsend (5.15)
Disc 2
1. Intermission - Devin Townsend (4.55)
2. Lexin Returns - Devin Townsend (0.48)
3. The Clergy - Devin Townsend (1.06)
4. Prepare for War - Devin Townsend (4.44)
5. The Big Snit - Devin Townsend (2.36)
6. Silver Princess - Devin Townsend (2.50)
7. A Life in Review - Devin Townsend (1.29)
8. Metamorphosis - Devin Townsend (2.11)
9. Stained Hearts - Devin Townsend (3.57)
10. Let Go - Devin Townsend (1.38)
11. We Don't Deserve Dogs - Devin Townsend (1.40)