QUARANTINE PROJECT Part 8: Call Of The Void

So this song is a favorite of mine. And theres a bit of a story to it as well:

I had been suggested the album ‘The Slow Light’ on Spotify by an artist I had never heard of called ‘All India Radio’, and it became one of my favorite albums I had heard in ages. I just absolutely fell in love with it, and in particular, a song called ‘Can You Hear The Sound’ which defined a whole piece of the year it came out for me.

When I left DTP, I went to Sweden to just clear my head and spend some time with friends, and during which, I learned the chords and structure to ‘Can You Hear The Sound’ and began jamming it with Morgan. It ended up being a lovely moment in time for me which I then mixed with Mattias at his house while he laid down some cool melodies.

I contacted Martin (All India Radio) on Twitter this week and asked if he would mind if I released this for the Quarantine Project and he agreed, so I made a quick video for it and I hope you like it. the term ‘Call Of The Void’ was one that I heard referring to that sensation when your driving beside a cliff and have a strange fear that at any moment you may just hurl yourself over.

Some days are harder than others, I had a rough one yesterday, but we’re still holding on. Be well my friends, I wish you love and peace.

Dev
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Call Of The Void

Shapeshifter, to the weary eyed…
With nothing left we take it all and run and hide

Take a walk down by the river
Revelations,
Paranoia.

And the thoughts that pull us under…are they calling?

Collide
Into your interior
You doubted for so long it took control

You can call me when you’re frightened
You can call me paranoid
Let the thoughts keep coming hear them now, hear them now, hear the sound

Take a walk down by the river
Revelations or paranoia
All the thoughts that pull you under are the call of the void

You can call me when you’re ready
You can call me paranoia
If the thoughts keep coming
Hear them now, hear them now
Hear the sound
So take a walk down by the river
Revelations or paranoia
Don’t let your thoughts now pull you under

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Drums : Morgan Agren
Melody guitar: Mattias Eklund

Keep the music coming with the Devin Townsend Support Team!

[allindiaradioband]

Wow I love this.... just beautiful. You’ve taken it into the stratosphere. Glad you found inspiration from my little song ❤️

[NicBroInc]

Came back to this version after the Lightwork version. What a totally different feel.

[AllanBaek]

Devin has art leaking out of him like it was a bodily function. It's amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.

[TheMeh]

You have thoroughly convinced me that you are, in fact, timeless. Time, and time again.

[willemkilian]

Really impressed with the amount of creativity that can come out of this man in such a short time.

[eoinbyrne]

All India Radio was the inspiration behind this track.

Devin contacted Martin over Twitter about "The Slow Light", album and said there was a particular track named "Can you hear the sound" that he adored.

Devin asked permission to use the same chord progression and melody upon being given permission. This is the outcome.

Both artists are 2 of my favourites of all time. Fantastic work on this track.

[Mickem]

This is definitely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Thanks so much Dev, for everything you've done and continue to do. Love from Finland!

[AstralBayo]

I love it so much. It help us a lot. Hope for a physical release of the Quarantine Project album. Have a great day everyone ! Stay safe. And thank you so much Dev' ! We love you ! 😍❤️

[AlexT]

PLEASE MAKE GHOST II! Or something that's like this all the way through. You have no idea how many times i have listened to Ghost since it came out and just how much it has helped me. Thank you so much dude!! Love from Scotland! xx

[billwallace]

Did I forget to like this? Omfg. Dude, no. This song is brilliant, and introduced me to All India Radio. Bless you, Dev. This song came along in a trying time, and has brought me so much peace. Dude. Thanks. To everyone involved in b bringing these concepts to fruition, and secretly - to the Dev himself for being such a humble character when I first met ya in Dallas TX - and time was taken to hear my ramblings about Zappa and Vai and all that, while helping the opener load out into the DTB trailer.

Yes, folks. He broke off to help push cases while still talking to me in earnest. What a long road you've taken to become someone I genuinely admire and appreciate. Thanks for the podcasts too. That takes a lot of guts.

[HeliosXII]

This has Gilmour written over it and I mean it in the best possible way.

[TheElviscioso]

Devin Townsend, Morgan Agren and Mattias Eklundh!! What a trio!! I hope we can hear more out of them in the future. And this is one of my favorite songs now. Thank you Dev.

[WayneHanvey]

This was a great way to start my morning!

[xternalized_mind]

“You can call me when you’re ready
You can call me paranoia
If the thoughts keep coming
Hear them now, hear them now
Hear the sound
So take a walk down by the river
Revelations or paranoia
Don’t let your thoughts now pull you under...” This song creates an amazing mental atmosphere IMO. 👍🙏❤️👽🤖

[chrisp]

This dropped me to the floor. Never heard such a beautiful song. Thank you so much Devin and All India Radio. Artists like you keep us going ! Much love.

[Thidavann_Soth]

It is SO very beautiful Devin Townsend...😢 and it totally freed my entire soul and my WHOLE mind of from being quarantined, and feeling absolutely SO trapped at home (Because of it.).
Thank you Devin, God-bless and LOVE you all for all eternities...🙏💖💖💖

[NoNo-kfys]

I listen to this every time I drive to work. And when I come home.

[BawesomeBurf]

Amazing track, my favorite of The Quarantine Project so far.

[smogg]

Truly deeply I mean this from the bottom of my heart when I say this is one of the most wondrously benevolent songs I’ve ever heard.

[mikekelly]

This is one of the most beautiful things you've ever released. Maybe even the most. Thank you.