Devin Townsend - Empath - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Two CDs. Expanded 25th Anniversary of this 1998 from the Canadian Metal guitarist.

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 it's core, The Moth is about transformation. Through it's 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.

Contemporary jazz bassist and composer Mark Egan has released his 8th recording as a leader on Waver tone Records in a dynamic trio setting featuring master drummer Danny Gottlieb and brilliant pianist Mitch Forman. While Mark is best known for his work with the Pat Metheny Group, Sting, Joan Osborne, Larry Coryell, Pat Martino and Gil Evans, this recording continues with the trio featuring Marks powerful yet eloquent solo playing as well as his special ability to support and provide creative interplay for the trio. The nine stellar original instrumental compositions contain that rare combination of master musicians and creative soloing from some of the most influential contemporary improvising musicians.