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'''''Synchestra''''' is the second album by [[The Devin Townsend Band]]. The release date was [[January 30]], [[2006]], but in some places copies were on store shelves as early as [[January 24]] (see [[2006 in music]]). The album was produced so that all the songs flow right into each other without a gap between tracks, creating the intended effect of it being one long musical production. "Vampira" is the one and only single off the album. A video clip was made and first entered circulation on Yahoo! Music Germany. [http://de.music.yahoo.com/ar-28812442---The-Devin-Townsend-Band]
'''''Synchestra''''' ({{pron-en|sɪŋkˈes.trə}}, {{respelled|sink-EST-rah}}<ref>Turner, Tracy ([[2005-12-22]]). [http://www.hevydevyforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=101272#p101272 Response], "[http://www.hevydevyforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4824 How does one pronounce Synchestra?]" ''[http://www.hevydevyforums.com/ Hevydevy Forums]''. Retrieved [[2008-07-19]].</ref>) is the second album by [[The Devin Townsend Band]]. The release date was [[January 30]], [[2006]], but in some places copies were on store shelves as early as [[January 24]] (see [[2006 in music]]). The album was produced so that all the songs flow right into each other without a gap between tracks, creating the intended effect of it being one long musical production. "Vampira" is the one and only single off the album. A video clip was made and first entered circulation on Yahoo! Music Germany. [http://de.music.yahoo.com/ar-28812442---The-Devin-Townsend-Band]


A two disc special edition was released simultaneously with the standard edition. Disc one is the same in both versions. Disc two is an in-studio live DVD titled "Safe Zone" containing eight tracks played live in the studio and some bonus features put together by the band. The special edition is in [[digipak]] format, and comes with an extended booklet. Another special edition available in a jewel-case format with the DVD is sold exclusively from [[Hevy Devy Records]].
A two disc special edition was released simultaneously with the standard edition. Disc one is the same in both versions. Disc two is an in-studio live DVD titled "Safe Zone" containing eight tracks played live in the studio and some bonus features put together by the band. The special edition is in [[digipak]] format, and comes with an extended booklet. Another special edition available in a jewel-case format with the DVD is sold exclusively from [[Hevy Devy Records]].
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Mike Young (Bassist) and Brian Waddell (guitarist) share vocals on the bonus song 'Sunshine and Happiness'. Dave Young (DTB keyboardist) also plays guitar on this song and the song Sunset.
Mike Young (Bassist) and Brian Waddell (guitarist) share vocals on the bonus song 'Sunshine and Happiness'. Dave Young (DTB keyboardist) also plays guitar on this song and the song Sunset.

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 02:03, 20 July 2008

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Synchestra (Template:Pron-en, sink-EST-rah[1]) is the second album by The Devin Townsend Band. The release date was January 30, 2006, but in some places copies were on store shelves as early as January 24 (see 2006 in music). The album was produced so that all the songs flow right into each other without a gap between tracks, creating the intended effect of it being one long musical production. "Vampira" is the one and only single off the album. A video clip was made and first entered circulation on Yahoo! Music Germany. [1]

A two disc special edition was released simultaneously with the standard edition. Disc one is the same in both versions. Disc two is an in-studio live DVD titled "Safe Zone" containing eight tracks played live in the studio and some bonus features put together by the band. The special edition is in digipak format, and comes with an extended booklet. Another special edition available in a jewel-case format with the DVD is sold exclusively from Hevy Devy Records.

Track listing

  1. "Let It Roll" – 2:52
  2. "Hypergeek" – 2:20
  3. "Triumph" – 7:08
  4. "Babysong" – 5:30
  5. "Vampolka" – 1:36
  6. "Vampira" – 3:27
  7. "Mental Tan" – 2:15
  8. "Gaia" – 6:03
  9. "Pixillate" – 8:17
  10. "Judgement" – 5:55
  11. "A Simple Lullaby" – 7:09
  12. "Sunset" – 2:31
  13. "Notes From Africa" – 7:42
  14. "Sunshine and Happiness" – 2:35

Special edition bonus DVD: Safe Zone

  1. "Truth" (from Infinity)
  2. "Regulator" (from Ocean Machine: Biomech)
  3. "Storm" (from Accelerated Evolution)
  4. "Earth Day" (from Terria)
  5. "Life" (from Ocean Machine: Biomech)
  6. "Deadhead" (from Accelerated Evolution)
  7. "Away/Deep Peace Medley" ("Away" from Accelerated Evolution, "Deep Peace" from Terria)
  8. "Slow Me Down" (from Accelerated Evolution)

Personnel

Guests

  • Steve Vai - Guitar solo on "Triumph".
  • Deborah Tyzio - Vocals on "Pixillate"
  • Heather Robinson, Chris Valagao - Additional vocals

Trivia

The album's cover art was executed by digital artist Carmen Cordelia and can be seen in its unbranded variant here

Mike Young (Bassist) and Brian Waddell (guitarist) share vocals on the bonus song 'Sunshine and Happiness'. Dave Young (DTB keyboardist) also plays guitar on this song and the song Sunset.

References

  1. ^ Turner, Tracy (2005-12-22). Response, "How does one pronounce Synchestra?" Hevydevy Forums. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
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