'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.
2CD version. 6-panel sleeve-pack with 20-page booklet in O-Card.
Tracklisting:
CD1:
1. Semi-prologue
2. War Beyond Words
3. The Moth
4. Ode To My Eye
5. Enter The City
6. Covered By Causes
7. Lexin
8. Runaways
9. A Proxy For God
10. The Mothers
11. Orion
12. Stay There
13. Home At Night
14. Intermission
15. Lexin Returns
16. The Clergy
17. Prepare For War
18. The Big Snit
19. Silver Princess
20. A Life in Review
21. Metamorphosis
22. Stained Hearts
23. Let Go
24. We Don't Deserve Dogs
CD2: The Moth - The Afterlife
1. Semi-prologue - The Afterlife
2. War Beyond Words - The Afterlife
3. The Moth - The Afterlife
4. Ode To My Eye - The Afterlife
5. Enter The City - The Afterlife
6. Covered By Causes - The Afterlife
7. Lexin - The Afterlife
8. Runaways - The Afterlife
9. A Proxy For God - The Afterlife
10. The Mothers - The Afterlife
11. Orion - The Afterlife
12. Stay There - The Afterlife
13. Home At Night - The Afterlife
14. Intermission - The Afterlife
15. Lexin Returns - The Afterlife
16. The Clergy - The Afterlife
17. Prepare For War - The Afterlife
18. The Big Snit - The Afterlife
19. Silver Princess - The Afterlife
20. A Life in Review - The Afterlife
21. Metamorphosis - The Afterlife
22. Stained Hearts - The Afterlife
23. Let Go - The Afterlife
24. We Don't Deserve Dogs - The Afterlife
