And this is why they call him the octopus, splitting his brain into quadrants, left foot holding the quarter pulse, right foot rolling the bass, right hand with swiss triplets, left hand holding an upbeat quarter. This is also why the latest album seems boring if you don't understand the complexity that went into each song. From a composer standpoint it's an absolute masterpiece
They're all genius, I know a few old school fans have had a bit of an issue since 10,000 Days actually. The reason I generally am given is variation, if you listen to Opiate and then Undertow, it's kind of a logical conclusion point. Then when Aenima came out it was a sudden and extreme shift, it's a perfect middle, it has the riffy rock root of Undertow with just a hint in songs like Third Eye and the like of where the band was heading, point being it's a massive evolution. Then Lateralus came out and they kind of crossed from just a really killer and smart metal band to that near religious experience feel, again, a massive evolution of their sound. So you had four albums, each one a complete asimptote of an evolution in terms of the sound, to the point it's awe inspiring. Now it's not that I agree, but I know some people like me who were there when Opiate came out felt like 10,000 Days, as awesome as it is, sounds like just kind of an extension of Lateralus, and same with Fear Inoculum, they both (to those people) sound kind of like just more of the same... it's undoubtedly awesome, but I've heard some say it feels kind of like they're standing still since Lateralus, it's a great spot to be at but they miss that shock hearing something that sounds completely unlike anything from anything released before. Again, this isn't so much me, I love both those albums but I can see where they're coming from, they're amazing but I can see how some will feel there's a risk in being in a comfortable space musically and they've become so comfortable in the sound they produce that it would be interesting to see them stretch themselves a bit more on their next album and try doing something maybe they're a bit uncomfortable trying, adding some new (or maybe old traditional) instruments or trying something outside their comfort zone.
@@andrewhussey4538 Yeah, for sure, they found themselves with Lateralus, and that's where they stayed. I have a few friends who didn't like them actually since Justin joined, mostly.
@@andrewhussey4538 I think that’s well put. The first question that pops to my mind is, can Maynard’s voice match anything different? Like, he’s legit but there’s a reason you don’t hear Ticks and Leeches live anymore. Their sound is what it is because it’s what they can all play in unison with MJs vocals.
Grandkids "hey pa... what did you do during covid?" "Well my boy, i listened to danny carey drum for most of it, and when i was done with that, i started listening to other people listen to danny carry drum"
I was at this concert with my wife (her 1st Tool show). I told her to keep an eye on Danny and she was locked in pretty much the entire time. She walked away with a new appreciation of what 4 people with instruments can achieve. The music just gets into you.
What I love most about his drumming is that he isn't like, going nuts hair flying everywhere arms spastic sweat drenched. He's just sitting upright, calm, getting it done. Almost effortless looking even though it's extremely technical and expertly done
You have to think as soon as your emotions take over playing a song like that it's over. The only way to get through it is to remain in control mentally and physically.
My first listen to Tool ever. I thought I was just looking for something else, and never clicked. Wowza. Better late than never. This just draws you in and won't let you leave!
Welcome. Have a nice dip in the TOOL pool... the water's fine. Forty Six & 2 Stinkfist The Pot Great place to start. Lateralus is the greatest album of all time. Enjoy!
@Tbone6string1 Welcome to the family!!! If you start to dive in, don't let the so-called die hards chase you away. The Tool fan base is varied, and we have our fair share of people who think they know it all. Just listen, don't overthink too much, and most of all, enjoy it!!! Again, Welcome to the fam!!!
Jesus Christ 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ it's really nothing for him when he's been playing this music for years. He has to come up with the patterns for the song when the music is written.
It's so weird when you listen to a tool song and that driving rythm and expressive symbal work is just a part of the music but when you actually see the talent and the phsicality behind it, it just amazes me
I wish i could articulate how much fun this tour was! In Cincinnati Danny wheeled that giant gong out to the front of the stage after intermission and played around with it for about 10 minutes. In Louisville Maynard led us all in a round of Happy Birthday to the old Octopus. Needless to say it was well worth the wait. I sure do miss concerts, especially when Danny is on the drums. Hearing him play live is certainly an experience you won't soon forget. Thanks for posting kids, Peace!
I was fortunate, my last concert was Tool on March 11th. I believe that was their last show. I had tickets to see them again in May. I was really looking forward to this summer's concert schedule. I hope we can get back to sone normalcy soon.
@Big Homie Steve The Metal Headi predict you will enjoy it thoroughly. Tool is like Rush, better live than in studio. Metallica I haven't seen in a long time but used to be a fun show too. Better days ahead my friend, and possibly new material!
@@richardburch1061 I had 10th row tickets for Miami on April 15th, broke my heart to see it canceled. So fucking glad I traveled to see them twice last year. Yup, Tool Pucifer, and Steven Wilson as soon as possible, fingers crossed. Peace!
There's a few people that can can cover and replicate this song but the difference is writing this insanity. It's a totally different skill set to come up with something this awesome. He's an octopus of a drummer and one of the best!
Vin - the EXACT same thing happened to me. I'm a lifelong Tool fan, and I was lukewarm on the latest record. But this video helped me listen to it with new ears. And also helped me accept that Tool is still amazing despite Maynard's reduced vocal range at age 56. I've grown to appreciate the entire record much more on further listens now. Invincible is a highlight (wow), and Pneuma, Descending, and Fear Innoculum have grown into personal favorites.
@Richard Horrocks "There's barely a memorable riff" The flashy sections of 7empest, the catchy one in pneuma, the invicible breakdown or the beautiful outro of Descending are not good Riffs for you? "Vocals are simple" I mean, I don’t agree with the simple term but I know what you’re getting at, Maynard’s voice range is much weaker than in his prime, and I agree with that, but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t work, Flows well with the smooth sound of FI.
The Transcendent He’s in his mid fifties. His lyrics and vox reflect this. He’s not an angry young man anymore and the music reflects this. He’s matured, shame his “fans” can’t do the same. FI is their best album, and I’m OGT.
Very high level drumming performance .. high descipline and a lot of hard work, perfect timing and perfect techniques .. That speed and power in the same time his focus and concentration and absolute controle of everything happening around ! We just seen all drms lessons in one track
At 54 yrs old I've been lucky enough to see a lot of the biggest bands in the world live travelling far & wide to do so. I've been blown away by some of the musicians I've witnessed live. DC is a different animal he's 58yrs old & I never thought it possible he could improve on being the best drummer on the planet. After speaking to my mate goink on the planet zoggo. We both agree DC has become the best drummer in the known universe. In fact goink insists DC is a being from another planet unknown to us both. I tend to agree with goink.
Yes! His modular synth that he has in the background, you see him adjust it in the first of the video, is utterly influenced by cEvin key (Skinny Puppy). This where the sounds on the pads come from.
Many bands are just showcases for the vocalist, with other members occasionally taking center stage for a solo or whatever. Tool tends to be pretty balanced. Maynard's vocals are even mixed low so that his voice is just another instrument in the band. But Danny Carey is just so good that the band is increasingly becoming a showcase for his drums, especially on the new album. If you listen to it that way, you may find that you appreciate it much more.
Honestly you should listen to the whole fear inoculum record again. Not on the channel but in your spare time. Maynards vocals arent the thing on it but the actual musicianship is mind blowing.
I'll also recommend listening to Fear Inoculum in reverse order (last song to first song). Might have a different feel by the end than your first listen.
Tool makes the drums the focal point.. everybody follows the drummers lead.. and because he is the best drummer in the world... it is amazing to watch or experience
The last 3 minutes of "Pneuma" is one of my favorite sections of any song ever!! It's pure bliss. Danny Carey is an absolute beast on Fear Innoculum. "Invincible" is another favorite for the drums. Near the end of the song DC goes nuts.
The rhythm section (drums & bass) in Tool is truly one of the best in rock. You've just seen an example of how drums can drive a song. Justin does a great job as well w/ bass in many other songs. If you start flipping your focus, you'll be blown away for sure. I, like most, grew up listening first to vocals/guitar. I picked up drumming in my late teens and it changed my perspective forever. Now being able to hone in to specific instruments and move around to better understand each of the parts is a blessing. Have fun!
With Tool the music grows on you.You cant just listen to An album once.....you brain cant take in all it in with the first listen....that's why Tool is so great!I believe this album is a masterpiece.
It's not just that he is an octopus but to play a song like an octopus for 12 minutes straight like that is mindblowing considering tool songs have been longer and this is tame compared to other tool songs. Danny carey is bye far the most intelligent drummer on the planet and a beast
Nah, bands are only as good as their lead singer. I can name countless bands in the metal word who have crazy good music, but the vocals make it unable to be listened to.
Nathan Tumulty singer is definitely important. We the kings the only issue I ever had with them was one bass was for show because you wouldn’t even know they had a bass player if you didn’t see him on stage or in pics. I’m sure if no bass was even played at live shows or recorded nobody would notice the difference . 2 Travis writes to many love songs , pop punk /rock band well rock out put some edge on the sound , to much pop love songs fir a band might as well be Travis Clark featuring the backing band the kings
That drum when Danny doing in the beginning is Mandala Drum Pad. It is an electronic drum pad. Remembered before the song, Danny is adjusting some equipment. I believed equipment control the sounds of the Mandala Drum Pad.
Everything Vin talked about is what I love about progressive metal. There’s just so much to listen to, it’s almost like you “unlock” songs as you listen to them more and more. It’s like solving a music puzzle and when you understand how all of the pieces fit together, there’s a feeling of satisfaction that more simplistic rhythms and melodies just don’t provide.
Perspective is a funny thing. It was interesting hearing him talk about listening to lyrics foremost, those are always the hardest to me. I can listen to a song dozens of times and not really know what they're saying, I see them as another instrument to deliver tone and rhythm, and only really get what they're trying to say if I force myself to focus on the words and not the way they're said. It's music first, message second. Makes listening to foreign music easy though lol, since I don't focus on words by default.
Total limb independence! Danny is a real life Jedi.. I love your reactions! He's a musician before drummer. Tool is it's own genre for sure.. Enjoy guys👍👍👍
There is no drum kit, there is no Danny Carey. They are a single entity that know the sounds to be made and then it happens. This is one of those vids that shows a human at the top of their game and it is mesmerizing.
Thanks to Tool/Danny Carey, I discovered classical (south) indian music. The origin. Percussionists showing off similar dexterity, but also being able to create this kind of magic in the moment - spontaneity, improvisation - I wish these guys could catch on to that, considering how long it takes for them to piece together each track/album (if not, I´m sure they´ll blow my mind again in 2035).
Like most Tool songs, this song deserves several listens. I try to listen to each song from each instrument. It gives you a new respect for exactly how much artistry they put into their work. I was much like Vin in believing the newest album was not as good as the others. I have changed my mind and just view it as different but in no way lesser than previous albums.
Total limb independence is the biggest challenge for many drummers. Learning to independently control your limbs, such that you can start playing 7/4 with one hand, and keep doing that 'mindlessly' from muscle memory, while you start playing # fundamentally different rhythm with your other hand, your left foot is keeping rhythm with the guitars, and your right foot is there for accenting bass drum beats. You can learn a complex polyrhythm explicitly, and imitate this sort of limb independence, but drummers like danny carey can do it on the fly. Ask him to play 5 on his left hand, 6 on his right hand, and 8 and 9 on his left and right feet, and he'd have it down within a minute or two. The dedication and practice required to forcibly re-wire your brain to pull it off is just incredible. And he practices so much that he makes it look easy. As a drummer, I deeply envy his dedication to the craft.
Yea!!! Thank y'all. The first time I heard Danny Carey back in 91 I knew I needed to learn to play like him. I still can't. ...but neither can most other drummers.
Danny is one of the best drummers I've ever seen i was never much of a Tool fan till recently the talent the 4 of them have is incredible the newest record is great
danny was friend with neil peart and stewart copeland. he has jammed with neil at the sacred grove wich is stewart copeland place in california. he is a big fan of neil like many of us drummers.
He uses custom electronic drums Vin! From the wiki - "The Synesthesia Mandala Drum is a patented electronic drum pad developed by Vince DeFranco and drummer Danny Carey from Tool. It has 128 strike position detection rings from its center to its edge, along with 127 levels of velocity sensitivity. In its current iteration, mk2.9, both values are transmitted via USB MIDIto a computer, where they can be interpreted by any MIDI software. The Mandala also includes its own "Virtual Brain" software." So he can focus his strikes to hit a single spot on a drum head and make alt sounds.
Def go back and listen again and then again. Like all Tool albums for me on first listen, I can't fully absorb what I heard. Once I adjust my mind to the flow and structure I become totally engulfed by what they've done and it's truly amazing. I can't put it down.
Shout out to Sara! People don't realize how great he is. I think it messes with people who see him for the first time. Best drummer to walk the earth IMHO
Please notice that during the breakdown of the song, Danny starts 9:40 out with what they call a hemiola. By 10:30, he's using the WIDEST stay if drums and mandala pads. 10:58, he begins working his way back to the center of the kit as the intensity builds. He starts cycling down the number of drums he's interacting with, even as he's applying more physical power to the center of the kit!! (He misses a step at 13:28, but it's almost impossible to notice!) Amazing control. He's so relaxed that at 9:44 he has time to spare Maynard a smile as he was by him! Inhuman... Or, rather, EXCEPTIONALLY human!! As a guitarist, I will say that your band is only as good as its drummer!
Listen to the album a few more times Vin. When I first heard the album I was a little ‘meh’ too, but after 3 or 4 listens it became incredible. You really feel the vibes in all the riffs and the complex brilliance in the song writing. Especially with the drum work. It needs multiple listens to appreciate it 🤘😎 - Oh and play it LOUD! The louder it is the better!!
As you learn to play time signatures, " pockets" form, and after a while you get accustomed to some things that you don't even have to concentrate on much, and in some cases like Danny, Neil, Bonham,etc. You can do so much at once without realizing it. It's difficult to explain in words sometimes. But that left foot is doing so much that goes unheard unless you listen for it. If you have drummer friends, have them show you step by step. I probably made it worse, I'm sorry, but I'm self taught and it took a long time to do what I've been fortunate enough to do, then... A guy like Danny as well as others, make you realize how special these guys are. And it goes way back to jazz, blues, big band, etc. Over decades.
Fear Inoculum has Danny’s best work in my opinion. Although it’s not very punchy and aggressive like the other records, it’s very creative with his dynamic and rhythm choices.
This is one of the greatest videos on youtube. i wish they would upload the whole set from that show. ive watched this like 100x alreast so whats one more
It was about time you reacted. The whole internet is already done with it. ... I think this live version is even better than the original studio version! So good!
I agree DJ,the sound of the Guitar's is much more forward and impressive on this live track than on the cd,must of watched this live cam vid a thousand times now and never get fed up with it .
Danny is a BEAST. His skill level is mind blowing. I love guitarists but this is why I've always had more of an affinity for drumming, because of the sheer physicality of it along with super precise timing. It's just incredible to me.
Danny is the voice of the band but he plays drums and never sings. Maynard is the soul of the band doesnt like to be in the spotlight. Adam Jones is the leader of the band but lets everyone do their own thing. And Justin is the newest member, but he's been in the band for 20 years. Thats just Tool being Tool.
I live in the town Danny carey grew up in. I know lots of people that went to high school with him. His mom still lives here in town and once in a while he will be here in town.
I saw Tools 26th show in 1992 in Seattle and am close to 20 shows since. I also play drums and cover a little bit of Tool. Fear is by far my favorite Tool yet and can't wait for more.. I don't get the haters but most will eat their words when it sinks in.. IMO
As a Tool fanatic since about 1994 I highly recommend listening to Fear Innoculum again. I am a huge Tool fan and it took me some time to appreciate all the nuances in it. I listened to it every day in my car for about a year now. (Pre Covid) It took me about a month to really get into it. It's not my favorite Tool album but it fits nicely into their catalogue. "Pneuma" , "Descending", "Invincible", and "7empest" are among their greatest songs ever IMHO. I hope you give it another shot.
Dude. I’ve watched this reaction vid and many others expecting folks to comment on his INSANE speed and timing in the 8:35 range. That snap back from the fill to the final symbol!!! Unreal.
This is like my millionth time watching this particular video and it never gets old
agreed.
Mine too :-D Ive seen each and everyone react to it in the inet :-D
Exactly what I was going to say.
How do I stop stupid reactors from showing up on my feed??
Guilty. Not guilty!
The lightbulb goes off. Danny Carey is the best drummer on the planet
Until you see the Clockworks drum cam video.
Gavin Harrison disagrees!
ua-cam.com/video/6suv3mraIhw/v-deo.html
But Danny is not bad at all ;-)
Portnoy and Gavin Harrison > Danny Carey
@@JimBobele He is good. But he is just playing a beat very well. Not 4 beats very well. Big difference.
@@JimBobele Watched it...it was eh, compared to Danny Carey.
And this is why they call him the octopus, splitting his brain into quadrants, left foot holding the quarter pulse, right foot rolling the bass, right hand with swiss triplets, left hand holding an upbeat quarter. This is also why the latest album seems boring if you don't understand the complexity that went into each song. From a composer standpoint it's an absolute masterpiece
They're all genius, I know a few old school fans have had a bit of an issue since 10,000 Days actually. The reason I generally am given is variation, if you listen to Opiate and then Undertow, it's kind of a logical conclusion point. Then when Aenima came out it was a sudden and extreme shift, it's a perfect middle, it has the riffy rock root of Undertow with just a hint in songs like Third Eye and the like of where the band was heading, point being it's a massive evolution. Then Lateralus came out and they kind of crossed from just a really killer and smart metal band to that near religious experience feel, again, a massive evolution of their sound.
So you had four albums, each one a complete asimptote of an evolution in terms of the sound, to the point it's awe inspiring. Now it's not that I agree, but I know some people like me who were there when Opiate came out felt like 10,000 Days, as awesome as it is, sounds like just kind of an extension of Lateralus, and same with Fear Inoculum, they both (to those people) sound kind of like just more of the same... it's undoubtedly awesome, but I've heard some say it feels kind of like they're standing still since Lateralus, it's a great spot to be at but they miss that shock hearing something that sounds completely unlike anything from anything released before.
Again, this isn't so much me, I love both those albums but I can see where they're coming from, they're amazing but I can see how some will feel there's a risk in being in a comfortable space musically and they've become so comfortable in the sound they produce that it would be interesting to see them stretch themselves a bit more on their next album and try doing something maybe they're a bit uncomfortable trying, adding some new (or maybe old traditional) instruments or trying something outside their comfort zone.
"Hey Danny, what's the time signature?"
Danny: "All of them"
@@andrewhussey4538 Yeah, for sure, they found themselves with Lateralus, and that's where they stayed. I have a few friends who didn't like them actually since Justin joined, mostly.
@@andrewhussey4538 I think that’s well put. The first question that pops to my mind is, can Maynard’s voice match anything different? Like, he’s legit but there’s a reason you don’t hear Ticks and Leeches live anymore. Their sound is what it is because it’s what they can all play in unison with MJs vocals.
Aye. Fierce craic out.
Grandkids "hey pa... what did you do during covid?" "Well my boy, i listened to danny carey drum for most of it, and when i was done with that, i started listening to other people listen to danny carry drum"
😂💯😂
Brilliant 😂
100% True. My kids (11 ad 13) are TOTALLY sick of hearing about Danny Carey!
Nailed it!!!
Hahahahahaha
I was at this concert with my wife (her 1st Tool show). I told her to keep an eye on Danny and she was locked in pretty much the entire time. She walked away with a new appreciation of what 4 people with instruments can achieve. The music just gets into you.
What I love most about his drumming is that he isn't like, going nuts hair flying everywhere arms spastic sweat drenched. He's just sitting upright, calm, getting it done. Almost effortless looking even though it's extremely technical and expertly done
He sits like a King !
You have to think as soon as your emotions take over playing a song like that it's over. The only way to get through it is to remain in control mentally and physically.
Probably goes back to his classical training. Those people spend lots of time just learning shit like posture and techniques.
Danny’s drumming posture is life goals
My first listen to Tool ever. I thought I was just looking for something else, and never clicked. Wowza. Better late than never. This just draws you in and won't let you leave!
Welcome. Have a nice dip in the TOOL pool... the water's fine.
Forty Six & 2
Stinkfist
The Pot
Great place to start.
Lateralus is the greatest album of all time. Enjoy!
Well my man just let yourself go, can never go wrong with Tool.
Welcome to the tribe, mate! There is a lot to explore...
@@heavenstibetsee5716 Vicarius and on and on...
@Tbone6string1 Welcome to the family!!! If you start to dive in, don't let the so-called die hards chase you away. The Tool fan base is varied, and we have our fair share of people who think they know it all. Just listen, don't overthink too much, and most of all, enjoy it!!! Again, Welcome to the fam!!!
there comes a moment in every music fans life when they realise how jaw-droppingly amazing Tool are respect :)
It’s the fact he makes this look so easy, like this was nothing for him.
Anthony Watkins just another day at the office for him 😎
He still makes it look that easy at almost 60 years old. That's what makes it that much more impressive at this point
Jesus Christ 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ it's really nothing for him when he's been playing this music for years. He has to come up with the patterns for the song when the music is written.
It's so weird when you listen to a tool song and that driving rythm and expressive symbal work is just a part of the music but when you actually see the talent and the phsicality behind it, it just amazes me
I have lost count how many times i have seen this video.....an absolute masterclass of drumming by a legend....💪💪👐👐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Danny is one of the kings of polyrhythms (playing two different rhythms at the same time)!
Im probably watching this for the 200th time. What a song and craftsmanship by the band. Danny is like a sage meditating behind the kit
Incredible drummer in a class above the norm
Spatial awareness, muscle memory, octopus DNA
And a brain for every limb.
Saw Tool right before covid took over the world, awesome concert!! His drumming alone was a spectacle to watch.
the more you listen to Tool, the better it gets. It's no surprise you like it better the second time around!
I wish i could articulate how much fun this tour was! In Cincinnati Danny wheeled that giant gong out to the front of the stage after intermission and played around with it for about 10 minutes. In Louisville Maynard led us all in a round of Happy Birthday to the old Octopus. Needless to say it was well worth the wait. I sure do miss concerts, especially when Danny is on the drums. Hearing him play live is certainly an experience you won't soon forget. Thanks for posting kids, Peace!
I was fortunate, my last concert was Tool on March 11th. I believe that was their last show. I had tickets to see them again in May. I was really looking forward to this summer's concert schedule. I hope we can get back to sone normalcy soon.
@Big Homie Steve The Metal Headi predict you will enjoy it thoroughly. Tool is like Rush, better live than in studio. Metallica I haven't seen in a long time but used to be a fun show too. Better days ahead my friend, and possibly new material!
@@richardburch1061 I had 10th row tickets for Miami on April 15th, broke my heart to see it canceled. So fucking glad I traveled to see them twice last year. Yup, Tool Pucifer, and Steven Wilson as soon as possible, fingers crossed. Peace!
@Big Homie Steve The Metal Head Tool was my last concert (actually last 4 concerts) before Covid. What a way to go out!
There's a few people that can can cover and replicate this song but the difference is writing this insanity. It's a totally different skill set to come up with something this awesome. He's an octopus of a drummer and one of the best!
I love the big back hand Danny does on the crash before the last chorus...LOVE. IT.
Vin - the EXACT same thing happened to me. I'm a lifelong Tool fan, and I was lukewarm on the latest record. But this video helped me listen to it with new ears. And also helped me accept that Tool is still amazing despite Maynard's reduced vocal range at age 56. I've grown to appreciate the entire record much more on further listens now. Invincible is a highlight (wow), and Pneuma, Descending, and Fear Innoculum have grown into personal favorites.
FI is a slow burner but it has become a masterpiece in my eyes. Every song is worthy
Yip, personally I love culling voices
@Richard Horrocks "There's barely a memorable riff"
The flashy sections of 7empest, the catchy one in pneuma, the invicible breakdown or the beautiful outro of Descending are not good Riffs for you?
"Vocals are simple"
I mean, I don’t agree with the simple term but I know what you’re getting at, Maynard’s voice range is much weaker than in his prime, and I agree with that, but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t work, Flows well with the smooth sound of FI.
The Transcendent He’s in his mid fifties. His lyrics and vox reflect this. He’s not an angry young man anymore and the music reflects this. He’s matured, shame his “fans” can’t do the same. FI is their best album, and I’m OGT.
@Richard Horrocks ok edge lord, it's not like one of the songs won a Grammy or anything
I never get tired of this song, or watching Danny play.
This was filmed at the Boston show in November '19 that Carmen and I went to!!!
Very high level drumming performance .. high descipline and a lot of hard work, perfect timing and perfect techniques ..
That speed and power in the same time his focus and concentration and absolute controle of everything happening around !
We just seen all drms lessons in one track
Only listening to Tools lyrics is half an experience. I got into Tool when 10000 days came out. Still blows my mind.
Tool's lead guitarist is Danny Carey. He just happens to play drums.
Finally !!! I was waiting for this reaction !!
Thank you !
Theres one man on the planet that can do this. It's Danny. The best drummer. Ever.
At 54 yrs old I've been lucky enough to see a lot of the biggest bands in the world live travelling far & wide to do so. I've been blown away by some of the musicians I've witnessed live. DC is a different animal he's 58yrs old & I never thought it possible he could improve on being the best drummer on the planet. After speaking to my mate goink on the planet zoggo. We both agree DC has become the best drummer in the known universe. In fact goink insists DC is a being from another planet unknown to us both. I tend to agree with goink.
The drummer is definitely important but the bass player is the glue that brings it all together in a lot of bands.
Mission accomplished. Now re-listen to the rest of the album lol.
100% as a Live Listen!! :0D
also, great job!!! Perfectly executed.
If you are the infamous Sara, I'd like to thank you for your recommendation.
@@MrDuanepalmer you're welcome 👍
Now listen to any Tool song.
Fear Inoculum is the state of the art in progressive metal.
When Danny plays, wings get an angel!!!
Those are Synesthesia Mandala Drums. The design on them is custom made by him.
Is it? For sure?
Electronic pads
Yes! His modular synth that he has in the background, you see him adjust it in the first of the video, is utterly influenced by cEvin key (Skinny Puppy). This where the sounds on the pads come from.
Mandala pads are next level for any drummer
yes. Mandala pads for sure. Custom made for and programmed by Danny Carrey
Many bands are just showcases for the vocalist, with other members occasionally taking center stage for a solo or whatever. Tool tends to be pretty balanced. Maynard's vocals are even mixed low so that his voice is just another instrument in the band. But Danny Carey is just so good that the band is increasingly becoming a showcase for his drums, especially on the new album. If you listen to it that way, you may find that you appreciate it much more.
Honestly you should listen to the whole fear inoculum record again. Not on the channel but in your spare time. Maynards vocals arent the thing on it but the actual musicianship is mind blowing.
maynard tried his hardest to ruin the album and I have thought that since the first time I heard it
Yeah, he puscifer'd the hell out of the vocals, but the other boys played so fuckin' well that I don't really mind.
I'll also recommend listening to Fear Inoculum in reverse order (last song to first song). Might have a different feel by the end than your first listen.
or dont listen to it cause its still shit no matter what you do.
If Maynard would have shown up it could have been one of their finest
This song is a masterpiece.
If you never realized he was this good, you should listen to the whole discography again and just focus on that...he’s incredible
I love that you just watch and appreciate excellence. It’s fun to see you experience a master at work.
Danny Carey is the best couple of drummers on the planet.
That’s the reaction most people get when they listen at a song from the drummer’s ears. Drummers are a different breed for sure
My favorite drummer since Mr Peart passed. Simply awesome
By the way, late Professor Neil Peart also has cam video of him playing a song. Actually he has multiple videos of drum cams on Rush's songs.
Tool just gets me thinking of to many things at once
Tool makes the drums the focal point.. everybody follows the drummers lead.. and because he is the best drummer in the world... it is amazing to watch or experience
The last 3 minutes of "Pneuma" is one of my favorite sections of any song ever!! It's pure bliss. Danny Carey is an absolute beast on Fear Innoculum. "Invincible" is another favorite for the drums. Near the end of the song DC goes nuts.
The rhythm section (drums & bass) in Tool is truly one of the best in rock. You've just seen an example of how drums can drive a song. Justin does a great job as well w/ bass in many other songs. If you start flipping your focus, you'll be blown away for sure. I, like most, grew up listening first to vocals/guitar. I picked up drumming in my late teens and it changed my perspective forever. Now being able to hone in to specific instruments and move around to better understand each of the parts is a blessing. Have fun!
With Tool the music grows on you.You cant just listen to An album once.....you brain cant take in all it in with the first listen....that's why Tool is so great!I believe this album is a masterpiece.
It's not just that he is an octopus but to play a song like an octopus for 12 minutes straight like that is mindblowing considering tool songs have been longer and this is tame compared to other tool songs. Danny carey is bye far the most intelligent drummer on the planet and a beast
At the end when you were talking about drummers, there's many who believe that a band is only as good as their drummer.
That may very well be the case.
Nirvana was aight then they got a great drummer and well the rest is history
Nah, bands are only as good as their lead singer. I can name countless bands in the metal word who have crazy good music, but the vocals make it unable to be listened to.
Nathan Tumulty singer is definitely important. We the kings the only issue I ever had with them was one bass was for show because you wouldn’t even know they had a bass player if you didn’t see him on stage or in pics. I’m sure if no bass was even played at live shows or recorded nobody would notice the difference . 2 Travis writes to many love songs , pop punk /rock band well rock out put some edge on the sound , to much pop love songs fir a band might as well be Travis Clark featuring the backing band the kings
@@nathantumulty7172 Lead singers are rather subjective in what is considered "good". On the other hand good drummers are undeniable.
I'm inclined to believe that Danny Carey is an octopus disguised as a human being
Octodad
Aren’t we all bored of this joke already?
Octopus Prime
@@unsalsongun Apparently not "all" after all are bored already of this...joke huh? lol
Microbe T. Yeah jokey lol joketopus see? I’m taking u guys to the next lvl
6:03 these pauses and then sudden drums and guitars kicking in just make me 🤤
Omg! Awesome! So controlled, so much power, it's mesmerizing.
That drum when Danny doing in the beginning is Mandala Drum Pad. It is an electronic drum pad. Remembered before the song, Danny is adjusting some equipment. I believed equipment control the sounds of the Mandala Drum Pad.
Everything Vin talked about is what I love about progressive metal. There’s just so much to listen to, it’s almost like you “unlock” songs as you listen to them more and more. It’s like solving a music puzzle and when you understand how all of the pieces fit together, there’s a feeling of satisfaction that more simplistic rhythms and melodies just don’t provide.
Has Vin become a true Tool fan now? Isn’t it funny how you focus on a different instrument in a song and get a totally different song?
Perspective is a funny thing. It was interesting hearing him talk about listening to lyrics foremost, those are always the hardest to me. I can listen to a song dozens of times and not really know what they're saying, I see them as another instrument to deliver tone and rhythm, and only really get what they're trying to say if I force myself to focus on the words and not the way they're said. It's music first, message second. Makes listening to foreign music easy though lol, since I don't focus on words by default.
Man and almost all the songs are this intense..he goes out and gives his all to the fans..it’s been an honor to see them live!
Total limb independence! Danny is a real life Jedi.. I love your reactions! He's a musician before drummer. Tool is it's own genre for sure.. Enjoy guys👍👍👍
There is no drum kit, there is no Danny Carey. They are a single entity that know the sounds to be made and then it happens.
This is one of those vids that shows a human at the top of their game and it is mesmerizing.
Thanks to Tool/Danny Carey, I discovered classical (south) indian music. The origin. Percussionists showing off similar dexterity, but also being able to create this kind of magic in the moment - spontaneity, improvisation - I wish these guys could catch on to that, considering how long it takes for them to piece together each track/album (if not, I´m sure they´ll blow my mind again in 2035).
10/10. God of thunder.
if not the greatest song drum solo ever. i love how he punches through his cymbals. awesome
Like most Tool songs, this song deserves several listens. I try to listen to each song from each instrument. It gives you a new respect for exactly how much artistry they put into their work.
I was much like Vin in believing the newest album was not as good as the others. I have changed my mind and just view it as different but in no way lesser than previous albums.
Tool has always been like that for me. The more I listen the more I hear and all of the songs grow on me more and more. They evolve.
Total limb independence is the biggest challenge for many drummers.
Learning to independently control your limbs, such that you can start playing 7/4 with one hand, and keep doing that 'mindlessly' from muscle memory, while you start playing # fundamentally different rhythm with your other hand, your left foot is keeping rhythm with the guitars, and your right foot is there for accenting bass drum beats.
You can learn a complex polyrhythm explicitly, and imitate this sort of limb independence, but drummers like danny carey can do it on the fly.
Ask him to play 5 on his left hand, 6 on his right hand, and 8 and 9 on his left and right feet, and he'd have it down within a minute or two.
The dedication and practice required to forcibly re-wire your brain to pull it off is just incredible.
And he practices so much that he makes it look easy. As a drummer, I deeply envy his dedication to the craft.
Yea!!! Thank y'all. The first time I heard Danny Carey back in 91 I knew I needed to learn to play like him. I still can't. ...but neither can most other drummers.
Danny is one of the best drummers I've ever seen i was never much of a Tool fan till recently the talent the 4 of them have is incredible the newest record is great
I was at this show. It was in Boston, hence the Larry Bird Celtics jersey. Danny Carey was a beast at this show. The new songs sounded amazing live.
danny was friend with neil peart and stewart copeland. he has jammed with neil at the sacred grove wich is stewart copeland place in california. he is a big fan of neil like many of us drummers.
My 3 favorite drummers! So sad Neil passed.
As a fellow drummer Copeland and Neil were always huge influences to me as well as Bonham and many others. Danny is a BEAST!!🤘
He uses custom electronic drums Vin! From the wiki -
"The Synesthesia Mandala Drum is a patented electronic drum pad developed by Vince DeFranco and drummer Danny Carey from Tool. It has 128 strike position detection rings from its center to its edge, along with 127 levels of velocity sensitivity. In its current iteration, mk2.9, both values are transmitted via USB MIDIto a computer, where they can be interpreted by any MIDI software. The Mandala also includes its own "Virtual Brain" software." So he can focus his strikes to hit a single spot on a drum head and make alt sounds.
Pneuma. The vital spirit,soul or creative force of a person.
Love that video!! I never get tired of watching it, and I am amazed every time.
Danny has such a unique unorthodox style definitely my favorite
Def go back and listen again and then again. Like all Tool albums for me on first listen, I can't fully absorb what I heard. Once I adjust my mind to the flow and structure I become totally engulfed by what they've done and it's truly amazing. I can't put it down.
No one ever mentions how he keeps going through the lighteffect. Imagine how the flashes are also on a rhythmic pattern.
I’m the Danny Carey of UA-cam so I’m gonna hit that like button on all of your comments at the same time
Shout out to Sara! People don't realize how great he is. I think it messes with people who see him for the first time. Best drummer to walk the earth IMHO
Please notice that during the breakdown of the song, Danny starts 9:40 out with what they call a hemiola. By 10:30, he's using the WIDEST stay if drums and mandala pads. 10:58, he begins working his way back to the center of the kit as the intensity builds. He starts cycling down the number of drums he's interacting with, even as he's applying more physical power to the center of the kit!! (He misses a step at 13:28, but it's almost impossible to notice!)
Amazing control.
He's so relaxed that at 9:44 he has time to spare Maynard a smile as he was by him! Inhuman... Or, rather, EXCEPTIONALLY human!!
As a guitarist, I will say that your band is only as good as its drummer!
Listen to the album a few more times Vin. When I first heard the album I was a little ‘meh’ too, but after 3 or 4 listens it became incredible. You really feel the vibes in all the riffs and the complex brilliance in the song writing. Especially with the drum work. It needs multiple listens to appreciate it 🤘😎 - Oh and play it LOUD! The louder it is the better!!
As you learn to play time signatures, " pockets" form, and after a while you get accustomed to some things that you don't even have to concentrate on much, and in some cases like Danny, Neil, Bonham,etc. You can do so much at once without realizing it. It's difficult to explain in words sometimes. But that left foot is doing so much that goes unheard unless you listen for it. If you have drummer friends, have them show you step by step. I probably made it worse, I'm sorry, but I'm self taught and it took a long time to do what I've been fortunate enough to do, then... A guy like Danny as well as others, make you realize how special these guys are. And it goes way back to jazz, blues, big band, etc. Over decades.
Fear Inoculum has Danny’s best work in my opinion. Although it’s not very punchy and aggressive like the other records, it’s very creative with his dynamic and rhythm choices.
Danny Carey is my spirit animal.
This is one of the greatest videos on youtube. i wish they would upload the whole set from that show. ive watched this like 100x alreast so whats one more
i was at this show. 4th row. BADASS CONCERT
This is what you get when you see them Live!!!
It was about time you reacted. The whole internet is already done with it. ... I think this live version is even better than the original studio version! So good!
I agree DJ,the sound of the Guitar's is much more forward and impressive on this live track than on the cd,must of watched this live cam vid a thousand times now and never get fed up with it .
Danny is a BEAST. His skill level is mind blowing. I love guitarists but this is why I've always had more of an affinity for drumming, because of the sheer physicality of it along with super precise timing. It's just incredible to me.
Danny Carey is Tool
Some bands have a lead singer and a lead guitarist.
Tool has a lead drummer.
Danny is the voice of the band but he plays drums and never sings.
Maynard is the soul of the band doesnt like to be in the spotlight.
Adam Jones is the leader of the band but lets everyone do their own thing.
And Justin is the newest member, but he's been in the band for 20 years.
Thats just Tool being Tool.
I aguree
You can't put one higher than another. They play their parts to their perfection in each song. That's what a band is.
Amazing feel and timing!
Music feeds the soul
That man is amazing! Long live the Octopus!!
I live in the town Danny carey grew up in. I know lots of people that went to high school with him. His mom still lives here in town and once in a while he will be here in town.
Best drummer on the planet 🙌
i appreciate vin's honesty and sori's
great reaction btw
I saw Tools 26th show in 1992 in Seattle and am close to 20 shows since. I also play drums and cover a little bit of Tool. Fear is by far my favorite Tool yet and can't wait for more.. I don't get the haters but most will eat their words when it sinks in.. IMO
Undeniable proof once again that Danny (the Octopus) is the GOAT.
Legend has it Danny made a deal with the devil. No one really knows what Danny got, but the devil got drum lessons (not mine).
As a Tool fanatic since about 1994 I highly recommend listening to Fear Innoculum again. I am a huge Tool fan and it took me some time to appreciate all the nuances in it. I listened to it every day in my car for about a year now. (Pre Covid) It took me about a month to really get into it. It's not my favorite Tool album but it fits nicely into their catalogue. "Pneuma" , "Descending", "Invincible", and "7empest" are among their greatest songs ever IMHO. I hope you give it another shot.
I whatch this every Day. Its so crazy
Always good to listen to TOOL on repeat anyway 😁
Dude. I’ve watched this reaction vid and many others expecting folks to comment on his INSANE speed and timing in the 8:35 range. That snap back from the fill to the final symbol!!! Unreal.