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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.
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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.
Track Listing

Semi-prologue

War Beyond Words

The Moth

Ode To My Eye

Enter The City

Covered By Causes

Lexin

Runaways

A Proxy For God

The Mothers

Orion

Stay There

Home At Night

Intermission

Lexin Returns

The Clergy

Prepare For War

The Big Snit

Silver Princess

A Life In Review

Metamorphosis

Stained Hearts

Let Go

We Don't Deserve Dogs

Semi-prologue The Afterlife

War Beyond Words The Afterlife

The Moth The Afterlife

Ode To My Eye The Afterlife

Enter The City The Afterlife

Covered By Causes The Afterlife

Lexin The Afterlife

Runaways The Afterlife

A Proxy For God The Afterlife

The Mothers The Afterlife

Orion The Afterlife

Stay There The Afterlife

Home At Night The Afterlife

Intermission The Afterlife

Lexin Returns The Afterlife

The Clergy The Afterlife

Prepare For War The Afterlife

The Big Snit The Afterlife

Silver Princess The Afterlife

A Life In Review The Afterlife

Metamorphosis The Afterlife

Stained Hearts The Afterlife

Let Go The Afterlife

We Don't Deserve Dogs The Afterlife

Semi-prologue The War - Live

War Beyond Words The War - Live

The Moth The War - Live

Ode To My Eye The War - Live

Enter The City The War - Live

Covered By Causes The War - Live

Lexin The War - Live

Runaways The War - Live

A Proxy For God The War - Live

The Mothers The War - Live

Orion The War - Live

Stay There The War - Live

Home At Night The War - Live

Intermission The War - Live

Lexin Returns The War - Live

The Clergy The War - Live

Prepare For War The War - Live

The Big Snit The War - Live

Silver Princess The War - Live

A Life In Review The War - Live

Metamorphosis The War - Live

Stained Hearts The War - Live

Let Go The War - Live

We Don't Deserve Dogs The War - Live

Semi-prologue The War - Live

War Beyond Words The War - Live

The Moth The War - Live

Ode To My Eye The War - Live

Enter The City The War - Live

Covered By Causes The War - Live

Lexin The War - Live

Runaways The War - Live

A Proxy For God The War - Live

The Mothers The War - Live

Orion The War - Live

Stay There The War - Live

Home At Night The War - Live

Intermission The War - Live

Lexin Returns The War - Live

The Clergy The War - Live

Prepare For War The War - Live

The Big Snit The War - Live

Silver Princess The War - Live

A Life In Review The War - Live

Metamorphosis The War - Live

Stained Hearts The War - Live

Let Go The War - Live

We Don't Deserve Dogs The War - Live

Semi-prologue Dolby Atmos

War Beyond Words Dolby Atmos

The Moth Dolby Atmos

Ode To My Eye Dolby Atmos

Enter The City Dolby Atmos

Covered By Causes Dolby Atmos

Lexin Dolby Atmos

Runaways Dolby Atmos

A Proxy For God Dolby Atmos

The Mothers Dolby Atmos

Orion Dolby Atmos

Stay There Dolby Atmos

Home At Night Dolby Atmos

Intermission Dolby Atmos

Lexin Returns Dolby Atmos

The Clergy Dolby Atmos

Prepare For War Dolby Atmos

The Big Snit Dolby Atmos

Silver Princess Dolby Atmos

A Life In Review Dolby Atmos

Metamorphosis Dolby Atmos

Stained Hearts Dolby Atmos

Let Go Dolby Atmos

We Don't Deserve Dogs Dolby Atmos

Semi-prologue The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

War Beyond Words The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

The Moth The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Ode To My Eye The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Enter The City The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Covered By Causes The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Lexin The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Runaways The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

A Proxy For God The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

The Mothers The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Orion The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Stay There The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Home At Night The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Intermission The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Lexin Returns The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

The Clergy The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Prepare For War The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

The Big Snit The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Silver Princess The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

A Life In Review The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Metamorphosis The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Stained Hearts The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Let Go The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

We Don't Deserve Dogs The Afterlife – Dolby Atmos

Details
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 199584193526
  • Release Date: May 29, 2026
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