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. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: All orders for 'The Moth' receive an exclusive limited edition art print personally signed by Devin Townsend.Track ListingDISC 1THE MOTHSemi-prologueWar Beyond WordsThe MothOde To My EyeEnter The CityCovered By CausesLexinRunawaysA Proxy For GodThe MothersOrionStay ThereHome At NightIntermissionLexin ReturnsThe ClergyPrepare For WarThe Big SnitSilver PrincessA Life In ReviewMetamorphosisStained HeartsLet GoWe Don't Deserve DogsDISC 2THE MOTH (THE AFTERLIFE)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) ALL SALES ARE FINAL - NO RETURNS AVAILABLE
