**Answering why Wings is in 2 parts ** {{Scroll to °°° for answer }} (I'm putting this here in hopes it doesn't get lost in the sandbox of comments, b/c I didn't see the answer in my scrolling, but it's also a comma worth, so it may have been in there. If not, & you didn't already have this information, then woo hoo, & I would love to see your reaction for it if you can find it or build it. °°°°° 10,000 Days has a 12th track. It's a "Voltron" track that is comprised of: -Viginti Tres -Wings pt1 -Wings pt2 If you stack them, & sync them correctly, they become another song. (You actually pointed out specific similarities AND contrasts between the two parts individually, that are there because they are kind of a single song). :-)
You should do a video on the Deftones, Digital Bath incredible vocals and instrumentals, Maynard and the Deftones also collaborate on a song called Passenger
I was always so moved by the specific choice of "FETCH me the spirit, the son, and the father". It's like he's doing is best to reconcile her belief vs what he sees and believes. He's saying, "You did what you were supposed to, you believed so hard and with such vigor, even after being paralyzed by the God who supposedly loves you. So when you get to heaven, you kick those doors down and demand your reward, because God himself should be in awe of the depths of your devotion." Absolutely what a person outside of a faith, but who loved a person of faith deeply, would say to losing them. Tears me up every time.
I've often told people that the most beautiful part of this song as a tribute was that the entire framework of it stepped outside of his norm, and into hers. The entire song is put into that context that is under the jurisdiction of 'the martyr'...which is what she devoted her life to. The entire tone of the song is him stepping over the line and into her world, to speak the words he wants to say but translated into her language. I've always felt the same as you. "Go with pride, you are worthy of looking the Creator in the eye, and He should be proud to receive you."
I saw -TOOL- perform this song live for their first time. Maynard said “ Do you want to hear a song about my dead mother” everyone cheered LOUDLY, Maynard looked down shaking his head.
I would kill to see this performer live before Maynard stops performing. I know it's painful but no other experience would even come close to matching it
@@carltextor8184I was lucky enough to see the songs performed back to back on the album tour. It was in Toronto, ON and it started raining at one point and was the most spiritual experience I’ve ever had
For all Maynard's criticism of religion and Christianity especially, its really touching here how he brings it in out of love for his mother. Like he's saying "ok, if you're real you better recognize my mom is a true true believer"
I almost wonder if his experience with his mom triggered his feelings towards religion. Kinda like Hetfield and his parents being Christian scientists and losing his mom to cancer.
My theory of why this song is split into two is the first half Is he standing over his mother saying goodbye (you hear the coffin shut at the end of part one) and in the second half he turns to the congregation to address them
nice. didnt hear the coffin shit though. and no, in 10000 days he is still talking to her and not the congregation. the lyrics dont match. he maybe be taking with them present though and talking shit about them
I’m pretty sure she’s missing something when it comes to the vocal and musical changes happening together… as I understand it, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor and Adam Jones make all of the instrumentals, then Maynard comes in to add vocals, and the adjust from there.
@@TheCharismaticVoice I think that's why they don't come out of the back catalogue too often anymore. They're great songs but they sort of ruin the flow of a gig and the timing is complicated.
@@TheCharismaticVoice I was lucky and heard these live when they did the 10,000 days tour, but I read somewhere that they don't play it anymore because Maynard finds it too emotional and difficult. At the concert I was at he kept asking people not to take any flash photography (back when non-phone cameras were still a thing) right before starting these 2 songs. He kept saying over and over "no flash photography please" Everyone on the floor was holding up lighters also, I think the lights were distracting to him and he really didn't want to mess up the song. It probably takes him being in the right emotional headspace to perform it, you can't just bang this one out.
Was going to suggest this. I used to think of Perfect Circle as "Tool Lite" but I've given them more of a fair shake in recent years and like them for how they're different more than focus on how they're similar but not the same.
Well, it's more than that. He's an atheist. A very strong atheist. She's had this faith despite all life has thrown at her and "Judith" is his rebuke of that faith. This song, many years later, after she's died is the catharsis of him accepting her faith as hers and simply wishing her unconditional love and hoping that she finds all she's held on to rather than the oblivion he expects. That full circle makes this song truly touching.
I feel like not only is Maynard saying that his mother deserves her reward in heaven, but that she is such a beacon of light and good that she has the right to DEMAND her reward.
I've heard this song a hundred times, when he screams abt her reaching the gates and asking for her wings, I can honestly barely breathe for a second. Lots of moments like that in Tool records for me. Something special happens when those 4 guys make music. Nothing compares for me.
The line that always gets me is: "Fetch me the Spirit, the Son, and the Father, tell them your pillar of faith has ascended. It's time now, my time now, give me my, give me my wings." The juxtaposition of how arrogant that sentiment seems compared to how faithful and humble Maynard believes his mother to be...you can tell he thought this was the only proper way for her to enter heaven, for her to DEMAND it. and listening to the song you totally believe the Spirit, the Son, and the Father believe it too. Edit: I wrote this before you got to that part but obviously it got to you too. How could it not?
same, man. done right the trope of the man who dares to demand of God what is his right always hits hard. Ever watch The West Wing? there's an episode, I think it's "The Two Cathedrals," that evokes a similar reaction, to both the presumptuousness and the emotional torment underlying a character's temporary loss of perspective. (Job is to some extent the archetype for this, if biblical literature is your thing.) but it's extra poignant when it's not the suffering servant in a moment of bitterness, but her outraged son on her behalf. in this song it's not blasphemy (like in Judith), it's just that his faith in her is absolute
I was at their 1st practice pre concert in Oakland only about 1,000 seats- before album dropped-after he sang this song-he just dropped on stage sobbing-the whole band sat & comforted him. It was heavy & beautiful
His mother had a stroke and was paralyzed when he was 11, the song Jimmy is about him growing up while seeing her deal with her tribulations. she lived 10,000 days or about 27 years before her before passing. Maynard would of been 38 at the time. She did not like the subjects his music approached being a very devout Christian but from my understanding she attended a lot of their early concerts. She remained a steadfast Christian despite her church’s congregation judging her. They believed God was punishing her for some sin, that’s what he was referring to the “Collective Judas” aka hypocritical believers. Maynard didn’t keep to her beliefs growing up but respected them hence the religious imagery he uses. RIP Judith Marie Keenan We thank you for your sacrifice and for all you have done to bring up Maynard. For you have touched all of our lived even through we have never met you.
I’m not sure he respected them (her beliefs). He certainly respected her, but listen to Judith by APC... I think he resented and loathed her religious beliefs. I can understand that frustration.
It was called Lobal Orning (I know terrible name). Justin bought it for his girlfriend Shelly to run and he told me it was basically a tax write off. It was one of the best jobs I’ve ever had because he didn’t care if the store did well or not, it was just all the books and music he loved and we also rented out a small selection of movies. They had some good vinyl too. I have a lot of funny stories of how far and wide Tool fans would show up thinking they would meet him only to see me hahaha
Maynard is by far one of the most iconic musicians and poets of our time. And he has an incredible supporting cast who are masters of their instruments.
My dad died less than a year ago. The last 20+ years of his life he was largely chair bound. Due to a brain injury and a slew of other health issues since then. He then fell and died 2 weeks later last year. I haven’t listened to these 2 songs since then cuz I knew it would rip me apart and it sure did. I just listened to them both on Spotify, and it completely dismantled me. I actually saw them play this live the first time they ever did. The band all left their instruments after the song and huddled around Maynard and they all stood there for a long time. Over a minute. Killin’ me just writing about it. Damn. UPDATE: about 30min straight now that water is coming out of my eyes. I cry about once or twice a decade, this is crazy.
I always thought of it as the exact moment of her death... in other words, Part 1 is as she is dying and then finally dies at that sound, then Part 2 is her journey onward until she reaches the gates, and finally the peace at the end represents both her final lack of pain and suffering, and also Maynard coming to terms with the fact that she is gone but acknowledging the fact that she was an amazing woman and made this world better by being a part of it, and will only make her next existence(wherever it is) better as well.
I was lucky enough to see this song live, at the beginning Maynard said “this is for Judith”. By the end most of the audience was tears. One of the best memories of my life!
I saw this live as well... Atlantic City Convention Hall in 2008 during 10,000 Days tour. I was like, "Really? They're doing THIS?" ...SO glad they did!
I saw the first time they ever played this live. The whole band left their instruments after the song and huddled around Maynard and they all just stood there for a long time. It was moving. I was in high school then, but now as an adult(ish) who lost his dad last year, I finally understand how he felt and this song is wrecking me rn.
For us in Hamilton Ontario July 9th 2007 before they started in to Wings he spent about 30 seconds begging the audience for no flash photography and lights in the audience during the song. Was amazing to see it respected by all. We have such a cool fan base.
My mom died a month ago today. I came across this reaction about a week after. Thank you! I never paid attention to these lyrics. This is one of my favorite Tool songs now and has brought me a lot of comfort over the last few weeks.
Hope you're doing alright so close to the anniversary. My mother passed a few months after this album came out. It gets better, but you never get over it
Coming to this comment almost a year late, but condolences on your mother's passing. Having lost both my parents, I know these "anniversaries" can be tough. Stay strong. The head of my department where I work is also a really good friend from High School. When my mom passed, my co-workers all signed a card for me. My buddy, being a fellow Tool fan, included some lyrics from this song. 8 yrs later, the memory of reading those lyrics still brings tears to my eyes.
He's the unsung hero of this song (and Tool in general). He's the designated driver keeping it on track while the other 3 are pure expression, without him it all falls apart.
@@TheCharismaticVoice That is true - I think what people worry about is given this information people think he is just 'hired help' - in many ways, when the band self destructed with the original lawsuits between Undertow and Aenima, Justin really held the band together in non stage ways. Still, he *really* doesn't seek fame, he has had 30,000 peeps cheering him day after day *live* for years - I doubt a random UA-cam comment will fulfil his expectations of life :)
I can't imagine how physically and emotionally demanding it must have been for Maynard to write and share these two pieces. And though he has since signalled regret in sharing something so personal, I for one am forever grateful to Tool for gifting us with this masterpiece. On a less intense note, you mentioned in 10,000 days a 'bowing' or 'synthesised' sound. This is actually Adam using volume swells as he either hammers on or plucks a note, then brings the sound in with a foot pedal. Volume adjustments are a signature of his playing style as he subtly controls the amount of break up or distortion from his amp. Keep up your great analysis work - it's very engaging and insightful.
In 2007, I saw Tool perform 10,000 Days in its entirety in Wichita. During "give me my, give me my wings..." two lazers shot out from the stage, over the crowd, and towards the back ceiling. The lazers were going back and forth so fast they looked like solid triangles in the smoke filled arena. In other words, wings! They soared from side to side during the instrumental section. Meanwhile, the screens and the stage itself displayed billowing clouds. It was incredible.
These two songs, to my angsty 20 something ears, were a step down in lyrical quality. At my current age, I recognize these as some of the most naked and beautiful lyrics in the catalog. A resentful man dropping his resentments for a grief-stricken moment of beautiful recognition.
I’m happy you’ve come to appreciate it. I remember when 10k days came out, and so many “tool fans” bashed it, because it was too soft for them. Not enough screaming. It was frustrating to hear at the time. But I’m glad at least someone has recognized the brilliance.
@@jcughan popular opinion can be kinda rough but the few that are willing to listen and appreciate music for what it is, those are the fortunates. Peace and love from Mexico
This song always makes me teary without fail. You're the first reactor that I've seen that knows his background with his mother, which is so important to get into the emotions of this song.
This magnificent lady here and THE KEY OF GEEBZ channels are all I need. Both bringing new light to pieces I have loved for many years. Thank you both so much.
New to this channel but have been with Geebz for a while. Loving their individual perspectives that they bring. Would almost like to see them collab once or twice since they both have great musical knowledge!
I believe with "This little light of mine, a gift you passed on to me" he also refers to his voice. If I recall correctly his mother was also a singer.
Fun fact: Adam Jones, Tool's guitarist, is actually a violinist who thought he could be more creative playing the guitar instead. This sheds some light on his unique sounds and the melodic progressions he chooses.
The end of Wings for Marie is the casket slamming shut and then her angel wings fluttering away the pushes into the intro of 10,000 Days. Literally the definition of Masterpiece!
Saw this live in (can’t remember) 2006 or 2007. Absolutely amazing. At the end the band came together to give Maynard a hug. So emotional. Must have been so hard to perform.
I’m ashamed that I didn’t appreciate it when it came out. I mean, I got the album and loved most of it, but I would often skip these two tracks. I blame it on stupidity and also having a ‘92 ranger at the time with shitty stock speakers and no bass lol.
There's not many songs that can bring me to tears but this one does, his love for his mother flows through this song and it's so real and unrestricted.
Exactly, There was definitely a very complicated relationship between Maynard and his mom. The song Judith definitely explores the darker aspect of that relationship.
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"Judith Marie, unconditional one..." Maynard has shown such admiration, such devotion for her throughout the song, that at this point he is no longer speaking to a mother in an intimate way, but speaking loud to the great woman that she was.
His struggle with his Mothers faith being matched by his admiration of it's resolve, such an amazing to and fro. So masterful how he weaves them together.
This is one of the best songs ever written. It's helped me through immense grief and loss. Displaying beauty and pain in a very fluid way. I'm getting a Tool tattoo on my 10,000th day of existence. Can't wait. Great choice for analysis. Rock on!
So many amazing lyrics just in this song. "High is the way but all eyes are upon the ground..." and "Daylight dims leaving cold florescence..." Anyone who has visited a dying relative in hospital can relate to this.
It's a reference to purgatory. One can suffer on earth for the expiration of sins, to shorten the time spent in purgatory. Was wondering if anyone else picked up on that line.
I’ve always felt that the fast distorted riff in Part 1 is the moment of death. I’ve lost a lot of friends, some even right I’m front of me, especially in the military. When that last breath subsides and everything they are, were, and everything they’ll ever be is over, I feel that fast distorted rush of my brain trying to fill that void with all the memories. Like there’s a piece missing and if I just force all the moments into the front of my brain, to see them again, then they aren’t truly gone because their memory is right there in front of me. Ironically I’ve never made it through Part 2, once the casket closes at the end of Part 1 I just put down the headphones and do something else. I’ve been working through therapy to get to that “Part 2” of my grief. One day I’ll finish that song, can’t thank Tool enough for perfectly expressing the way I feel on so many subjects ✌🏼🌀
This album & these 2 songs especially helped get through some serious depression in 2008 after my gf passed away due to leukemia Some serious respect to Maynard right here
Lyrics aside, Danny's percussion aside, Justin's bass is the foundation AND highlight of these songs. The fingerstyle riff he lays out throughout Adam's solo is incredible!!
I was at a Tool concert in Krakow last year, a wonderful concert...live is a miracle... I've been a fan of Tool for 15 years, everyone is fundamental to me...Mayrand, Danny, Adam and Justin. They create something beautiful. One great collective... Greetings from Poland
My mom's name is Marie, and this song has always gotten to me. Being a massive TOOL fan since their inception,this was just another thing to make me love them.
Some technical production stuff The wooshing sound is a Leslie speaker with two hard panned microphones catching the speaker as it goes past, with the white noise of an overdriven guitar not playing anything giving it a "woosh" sound. It could be simulated but knowing Tool and their dedication to being experimental it's probably a real Leslie. It's also how the guitar gets that weird panned sound when it starts playing, it's the same setup. The sound that you commented on (28 minutes I think) is a pick slide on a guitar, a technique often used by punk and metal bands except in this case it's slowed down a lot so you can hear the pick drag over the individual windings on the string. He also at one stage holds the pick just above the vibrating string to give it a buzz, sort of a sitar sound. I can't remember where it is but I know it's in there somewhere. The rattling sound at the end of Pt 1 is a bass string tuned extremely low, too low for the guage string being used, so it rattles against the frets of the bass. I'm going to guess that they tuned it to A0, maybe lower, given that that's the note the song finishes on, and it sounds like they looped it and faded it out. The lower frequencies are EQ'd out so you don't hear the note, just the rattle of the string against the frets. The bowed sound comes from swelling the guitar volume. You play a note with the guitar volume turned all the way down, then you increase the volume, then back down, then the next note, turn the volume back up, etc. With an overdriven guitar it sounds like a bowed instrument. With a clean guitar it sounds like country singers are about to tell you about their latest divorce. The opening parts on Pt 2 are played on a bass. The interplay between bass and guitar in these two songs is amazing, with the two rarely playing the same thing at the same time, except for a couple of times across the two songs, though they sometimes will play the same hook at different times. I think these songs represent some of the best creative abilities of the band out of their entire catalogue, both in musicianship and production.
@@sumo-ninja loved it as a teen, but it hits so much harder as a 30 y/o with the experience to empathize with Maynard. There was a turning point that I sobbed when it clicked how deep these feelings are.
@@j.r.huffnstuff3549 very eloguently conveyed friend. I've been accused of having lots of words and giving them out unprompted and I can't find a more concise nor honest set of letters and spaces in the warehouse of expression... Or ya know.... Well said cousin... Lol.... Oh and I don't care what uncle chuckles or aunt "memories can't form in a lake of jim beam" told you.. we ARE cousins... Never said it would feel nice when the info sets in though ... Lmao sorry it's been one of those days....
Your reaction to hearing this is 100% the expected reaction… I’ve been a Tool fan since the early 1990s, and listening to this song since 2006. I still got choked up when I hear it, and my mother is still alive… I can’t even imagine the first time hearing it after she passes. Thank you for this incredible and heartfelt video.
Part one: She was alive. That was the goodbye. Part two: She was gone. That was the reflection. A total break in his life. The before, and the after. That was that bang at the end of Wings, part one. That was the moment he was without her. He is quite the story teller. He invited you into the room, beside her bed with her. "Difficult to see you in this light". Hospital lighting. "What am I to say to these ghouls tonight?" - Her congregation was there. He resented them, but believed in her.
"Difficult to see you in this light" is literally florescent hospital lighting and figuratively seeing her in that state just before death. "Beaten, broken..." I always interpreted "what am I to say to these ghouls tonight" as trying to hold his tongue when he has to tell the rest of the family (who it seems he sees as people just paying lip service or using her tragedy to get attention or possibly just waiting to see what they would inherit from her) that she finally passed. Part II dives deeper. Part II has lyrics that imply he's delivering her eulogy and trying to hold his composure and not call out fake relatives because he didn't want to dishonor her
Saw this live 2 different times (saw them multiple times on the same tour). It is impressive how they pull it off. I remember seeing one of the first times I saw a video of them performing it live and Maynard had to walk off the stage and the band played the rest instrumentally. Glad I was able to see it live at least once because I know they won't ever put this back in the setlist.
I come back to this yearly. Tragic story turned into a beautiful song(s). These songs cripple me, but fulfill me at the same time. I'm super close with my mom, and break down thinking of what Maynard had to go through with his Ma.
My dad passed on valentines day, and I haven't been able to listen to these songs since. This is going to be rough to watch. His birthday was yesterday. And the music just started, already crying lol. Dang it.
lacromolgy or something to that effect we all know nothing feels as good as a great cry bless you and your tamily threw this difficult time may the weight of your lost be lifted from you knowing that energy never ceases to exist it mearly changes form
The religious aspects: His mother's congregation praised her strength to her face, while behind her back whispered that she must have done something wicked for God to punish her like this.
The first time I heard this pair of songs, I cried inexplicably. I didn't know or understand nearly all of the lyrics, but Maynard's pain is so well expressed that I just felt it. Incredible band making timeless, incredible music.
Oh and I'm amazed you got through that listen as composed as you did, considering how personal the song can be for you and your husband. It still gets me from time to time, and this listen was no exception.
Soooo I'm crying at work listening to this breakdown. I knew what the song was about but never really put my thought in to the story, so this really put the whole song(s) to another level. Thank you. And a huge thank you to Maynard for this gift of a song ❤️
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Not sure if anyone else has pointed this out yet, but the very first sounds of a pad that open up the first track are reminiscent of a church bell or funeral March. Setting the mood from the very first sound. Also, not sure if you caught the meaning of some of the lyrics, but to me there are definitely portions which voice Maynard's anger and frustration, but also he seems to be unsure of whether he is worthy of his mom, but also of whether God is worthy of her as well, if he were to exist. The line 'should you see your makers face tonight, look him in the eye, look him in the eye and tell him' to me suggests that Judith was such a wonderful and perfect person that she at least was God's equal. Furthermore, the more you listen, the more the audio tells a wordless story. Wings for Marie, the very fast guitar picking in the into slowly grinding to a halt, as well as the very last noise that rattles and continues after that song has finished (perhaps a sample of one of the bass strings rattling) could be referencing the death rattle that people make when they take their last breath? Right at the very end of the song too. Then the beginning of 10,000 days starts, and you can almost picture it. You can almost see the thoughts swirling round Maynard's head when he heard the news that she had passed. Guilt, confusion, relief, anger, sadness, turmoil. It's all contained within the song. The thunder and lightning, of course suggesting that things are at their darkest point, but also evokes images of standing at the graveside as the casket is lowered during a miserable rainy funeral. Those feelings of loss and Emptiness and hopelessness. Followed by brief glimmers of hope immediately shot down by the familiar overwhelming sense of crushing Despair. Another note - the line 'Daylight beams with cold fluorescence' To me, cold fluorescent light reminds me of hospitals, morgues, and the like. Clinical environments. 'Please forgive this bold suggestion'. It's almost as if he's talking to his mother from beyond the grave. Absolutely haunting and an absolute masterpiece, it gets better and more emotional with every listen. Thanks for the video!
Would you happen to have any interest in Muse. So many of their works are exquisite. Plus it would be a treat to see you pull back the many layers of awesomeness from within
They broke it up because they used the Fibonacci sequence in a lot of their songs/album lengths. And Golden ratios. They don't tend to use base 2 as their timings.
Hi Elizabeth, Thank You for reacting to this video in Honor of the passing of Kirk's late Mother, Linda. This song left me thinking of my late Father who passed away in 2017. There were so many emotions but out of grief came a beautiful song. Thank You, Elizabeth, for everything that you do for Kirk, including this video for Linda, and for everyone who has lost a loved one! ❤ ❤ ❤
I’ve never seen nor heard anyone, ANYONE hit on key components of Maynard’s lyrics like you do, for going in “blind” you “GET IT” %1000!! You are as amazing as they are. Welcome to the collective!! Ty for analyzing TOOL and being pure and genuine with everything.
THANK YOU, MAYNARD, for putting yourself out there. Wings 1 &2 is my favorite work of art in any genre or medium. I hope you watch this video and read these comments some day!! Thank you, Tool. Thank you Charismatic Voice. Love you, Mom.
It’s so awesome seeing professional musicians recognizing and appreciating the brilliance of TOOL. It only took 15 years and a pandemic, but hey at least it’s happening!
@@tgmickey513 I meant 15 years since 10k days was released :) I see how I didn't necessarily make that clear though. I'm well aware they formed in 91, i'm one of those overly obsessed Tool fans. I saw them in Coachella in 2006 at the start of their 10k days tour, then flew up to Seattle and saw both shows up here. First time I saw them was '97 cuz I could finally drive. I forget how many times I've seen them live, but I know it's around 25+ (And thats not counting all the APC & Puscifer shows I've been to.) Anyways, yeah, was referring to 2006.
This album came out a week after my mom died over a two months period slowly turning braindead and then actually dead in hospice and it's exactly how I feel about her. I exploded in tears when hearing this song, naturally.
You're very brave to take this on on a day of memory for you! Thinking of my own mother (RIP) and of Maynard's situation and his pouring his soul into this, I can never help but cry with this! (especially at his line of 10,000 days in the fire is long enough...you're going home) Love these songs dearly, but they hit my emotional button each and every time! RIP to your mother in law.
TOOL shows just how good of a musician they all are on how they master the listeners emotions through these songs... really ... you have no control once they get going. They own it. Thanks Elizabeth for all of the background and anecdotes that you brought.
@The Charismatic Voice, the song is divided in two parts because they represents two different kind of ancient greek's lyrics. In both songs there are a lot of lyrical references to "omero" type lyrics, like Iliad and Odissey. The first song can be compared to Odissey which is a particular epic poem called "nostos"; it's a lyric that talks about the hero coming back home. The second part, is the classical epic poem; "Listen to the tales and romanticize How we follow the path of the hero" is a reference of the typical formula which was used when epic poem were exposed and handed down orally.
The second song is more directed at the anger he holds with the small town baptist congregation at the church that his mother attended. He saw a lot of hypocrisy in their attitudes and actions. There are always multiple meanings per line with Maynard and the “hero’s journey” was Jesus. He felt his mother was the only one who truly heard the story and followed its lessons. The rest of the congregation were just superficially making their own translations in their heads.
@@radbarij Could be all of the above. Tool as a whole is a concept band. They use music as paint to create a picture and they include all sorts of references that inspired such a painting. Maynard's emotional depth was what made the song a tribute to his mother, not necessarily the lyrics. The technical musicality of the piece is reminiscent of change and evolution. The lyrics are like an old heroes tale and their religious nature makes them akin to ascension. We could read a lot into the song, even assigning symbolism that wasn't intended, because Tool have used such symbolism in the past for other songs or albums. Instead, personally I just like to take what they say a song is about at face value.
@@mstorrboy i do not think They intended a 4th hidden track, Is too much. I think people often over analyze tool's music without any reason, even maynard himself told that in an interview
@@frescainsalata6422 I've done it myself and if it's coincidence, then it's one hell of a coincidence. Vignity Tres and Part 1 end to end are the exact same length as Part 2. They match up nearly perfectly and harmonize with each other at multiple points. The odds of that happening by accident must be lower than most lotteries.
Don’t hold your tears, it is beautiful to engage with sensitive artists an teachers and it is a react vid after all. Btw i also tear up on the same moments of the song. It is just so beautifully written and ensambled. Thank you teacher! Love your vids always.
I’ve always thought that part 1 was him in the hospital and that big boom at the end was symbolic of her dying, and part 2 was him coping and dealing with it. with it afterwards.
The beginning of part 2, from the first time I listened to it to this very day I get the exact same visual in my mind. Low, fast racing just above dark water to the horizon and beyond. She's passed our mortal plane and she's ascended. To demand her wings.
I love hearing you explain Why we’re feeling what we’re feeling from the musical arrangement choices they make. Very interesting how music invokes emotion.
I've heard this song probably at least 100 times and have always loved and felt strongly moved by it. But breaking it down this slowly - going through every word, every sound and every emotion... this had me crying like a baby. A beautiful celebration and appreciation of life. Thank you
Thank you for reminding me of this album and exploring such depth in the lyrics. "I never lived a lie, never took a life but surely saved one" reminds me of my mother who passed on Mother's Day a few years ago. May all the mother's we have and have lost be at peace.
My mum was a big fan of this album. I’m 27 so I had barely over 10,000 days with her until an aneurysm earlier this year. On top of all that her name is very similar to Marie. The ending of this song hits hard (“difficult to see you in this light”, “cold fluorescence” etc) and the praise within the lyrics makes me think of her strength. .
I have single sided deafness so all my audio is directed to my 'good' ear. THANK YOU for pointing out the panning, going back and listening to each audio channel was enlightening. I've probably got a million songs to rediscover since I lost my hearing! Thanks again
wow first time I heard (pun intended) someone with the same issue as me. I've been a guitarist for 20+ years and whenever I listen in "stereo" I position my left ear (the good ear) towards the center of the speaker throw (usually in recording situations). My deafness came at an early age due to an ear infection so I don't even remember what music sounds like in true stereo, as I didn't grow an appreciation for music until my teens.
Tool has been my favorite band for almost 30 years now, and I very much enjoy watching reactions/analyses related to their music from time to time. Yours are definitely the best I've encountered so far! On a sidenote I would also like to mention how interesting you are to look at - your eyes and facial expressions are constantly telling stories! :)
My mother died of cancer when I was 15. Tool had been my favorite band since Aenima and this album came out within 6 months of her death. You can probably extrapolate from there.
These are so powerful songs. Took me a year to finally listen your reaction/analyze. I get strange lump in my throat every time I listen to these two songs..
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10,000 Days has a 12th track.
It's a "Voltron" track that is comprised of:
-Viginti Tres
-Wings pt1
-Wings pt2
If you stack them, & sync them correctly, they become another song. (You actually pointed out specific similarities AND contrasts between the two parts individually, that are there because they are kind of a single song). :-)
They make the music first, then he writes the lyrics. *He's the one* who decided the key shift would occur on the word "worthy."
You should do a video on the Deftones, Digital Bath incredible vocals and instrumentals, Maynard and the Deftones also collaborate on a song called Passenger
Sorry about your loss Kirk! Lost my mom in 2015, she died in AZ about 3 days before her 60th birthday
From what I understand, part 2 was written after she passed....
Me, a grown man, in tears, listening to someone listening to this song, after having heard this song at least 10,000 times
You're not the only one
I hear you
Strange isn't it?!
I seriously was just now trying not to cry at work.
Oh boy, here we go...
she has a Danny plushie on her desk!
Hahahahaha!!! You sir, win the comment section!
The Octopus. You, sir, have a keen eye. ;-)
lmao! awesome, goodone!
I was honestly looking for a little Danny on her shelf, then I saw it! Still laughing!
Haha 😆
I was always so moved by the specific choice of "FETCH me the spirit, the son, and the father". It's like he's doing is best to reconcile her belief vs what he sees and believes. He's saying, "You did what you were supposed to, you believed so hard and with such vigor, even after being paralyzed by the God who supposedly loves you. So when you get to heaven, you kick those doors down and demand your reward, because God himself should be in awe of the depths of your devotion." Absolutely what a person outside of a faith, but who loved a person of faith deeply, would say to losing them. Tears me up every time.
This is an amazing explanation of those lines.
I've often told people that the most beautiful part of this song as a tribute was that the entire framework of it stepped outside of his norm, and into hers. The entire song is put into that context that is under the jurisdiction of 'the martyr'...which is what she devoted her life to. The entire tone of the song is him stepping over the line and into her world, to speak the words he wants to say but translated into her language.
I've always felt the same as you. "Go with pride, you are worthy of looking the Creator in the eye, and He should be proud to receive you."
Just reading your comment teared me up yet again. This song is just SO powerful, and I think you captured that moment exactly right.
Thx bro, now I’m gonna cry.
Exactly, "You've done all that's been asked of you, now it's time for *_them_* to step up and follow through with the other side of the agreement."
I saw -TOOL- perform this song live for their first time. Maynard said “ Do you want to hear a song about my dead mother” everyone cheered LOUDLY, Maynard looked down shaking his head.
I would kill to see this performer live before Maynard stops performing. I know it's painful but no other experience would even come close to matching it
@@carltextor8184I was lucky enough to see the songs performed back to back on the album tour. It was in Toronto, ON and it started raining at one point and was the most spiritual experience I’ve ever had
For all Maynard's criticism of religion and Christianity especially, its really touching here how he brings it in out of love for his mother. Like he's saying "ok, if you're real you better recognize my mom is a true true believer"
You're Gawd Damn Right.
I almost wonder if his experience with his mom triggered his feelings towards religion. Kinda like Hetfield and his parents being Christian scientists and losing his mom to cancer.
My theory of why this song is split into two is the first half Is he standing over his mother saying goodbye (you hear the coffin shut at the end of part one) and in the second half he turns to the congregation to address them
I've never thought about it in this context, but very much pieces together well. Nice analogy 👍
nice. didnt hear the coffin shit though. and no, in 10000 days he is still talking to her and not the congregation. the lyrics dont match. he maybe be taking with them present though and talking shit about them
The ending of part 2, it's sounds like the snapping of a tether...as in he let go.
I also feel like Adam’s guitar part as Maynard yells “give me my wings” is crying or sobbing. Literally sounds like the guitar is sobbing.
I’m pretty sure she’s missing something when it comes to the vocal and musical changes happening together… as I understand it, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor and Adam Jones make all of the instrumentals, then Maynard comes in to add vocals, and the adjust from there.
I got the chance to hear these live in 2007 - I've never heard 4000 people being incredibly quiet out of respect before.
It is almost reverential at a Tool show. The only time I experienced that outside of Tool was at a Mogwai gig
I am surprised he performed this live. Much respect to him and the band... it sounds very difficult to pull off.
@@TheCharismaticVoice I think that's why they don't come out of the back catalogue too often anymore. They're great songs but they sort of ruin the flow of a gig and the timing is complicated.
@@TheCharismaticVoice I was lucky and heard these live when they did the 10,000 days tour, but I read somewhere that they don't play it anymore because Maynard finds it too emotional and difficult. At the concert I was at he kept asking people not to take any flash photography (back when non-phone cameras were still a thing) right before starting these 2 songs. He kept saying over and over "no flash photography please" Everyone on the floor was holding up lighters also, I think the lights were distracting to him and he really didn't want to mess up the song. It probably takes him being in the right emotional headspace to perform it, you can't just bang this one out.
Their live performance of this song is incredible.
"Ten thousand days in the fire is long enough, you're going home." This one is the one that always gave me the most chills.
Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended. It's time now, my time now, give me my, give me my wings.
🤯
@@mfrankleblanc3289 I always get chills at this part of the song. What an incredible masterpiece
Yeah me too man
@@mfrankleblanc3289 This part is the absolute best!
I'm been suffering for 15 years . 6500 days . I can't imagine being suffering for 10k. Damn kidneys . That part always gets me
"Judith" by his side project, A Perfect Circle, offers another, more angry view on his mother's unwavering faith. Worth a listen and a reaction.
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Was going to suggest this. I used to think of Perfect Circle as "Tool Lite" but I've given them more of a fair shake in recent years and like them for how they're different more than focus on how they're similar but not the same.
And the patient
Well, it's more than that. He's an atheist. A very strong atheist. She's had this faith despite all life has thrown at her and "Judith" is his rebuke of that faith.
This song, many years later, after she's died is the catharsis of him accepting her faith as hers and simply wishing her unconditional love and hoping that she finds all she's held on to rather than the oblivion he expects.
That full circle makes this song truly touching.
@@yabo1 Absolutely. Exactly.
I feel like not only is Maynard saying that his mother deserves her reward in heaven, but that she is such a beacon of light and good that she has the right to DEMAND her reward.
"How was your Saturday night?"
"Pretty good, watched tool reactions an cried."
It's like a reward
That is literally what I'm doing now
* While eating pizza, yes sir
Me too
My Wednesday night. Glad it's not just me who tears up to this.
I've heard this song a hundred times, when he screams abt her reaching the gates and asking for her wings, I can honestly barely breathe for a second. Lots of moments like that in Tool records for me. Something special happens when those 4 guys make music. Nothing compares for me.
Same
The line that always gets me is: "Fetch me the Spirit, the Son, and the Father, tell them your pillar of faith has ascended. It's time now, my time now, give me my, give me my wings." The juxtaposition of how arrogant that sentiment seems compared to how faithful and humble Maynard believes his mother to be...you can tell he thought this was the only proper way for her to enter heaven, for her to DEMAND it. and listening to the song you totally believe the Spirit, the Son, and the Father believe it too.
Edit: I wrote this before you got to that part but obviously it got to you too. How could it not?
same, man.
done right the trope of the man who dares to demand of God what is his right always hits hard. Ever watch The West Wing? there's an episode, I think it's "The Two Cathedrals," that evokes a similar reaction, to both the presumptuousness and the emotional torment underlying a character's temporary loss of perspective. (Job is to some extent the archetype for this, if biblical literature is your thing.)
but it's extra poignant when it's not the suffering servant in a moment of bitterness, but her outraged son on her behalf. in this song it's not blasphemy (like in Judith), it's just that his faith in her is absolute
The line that hits me the hardest is you're the only one who can hold your head up high. Shake your fist at the gates saying.
The tear comes out during “give my wings” no matter how much I try to hold back.
always hits me square in the feels.
Bingo. What a line, what a leadup and delivery.
I was at their 1st practice pre concert in Oakland only about 1,000 seats- before album dropped-after he sang this song-he just dropped on stage sobbing-the whole band sat & comforted him. It was heavy & beautiful
His mother had a stroke and was paralyzed when he was 11, the song Jimmy is about him growing up while seeing her deal with her tribulations. she lived 10,000 days or about 27 years before her before passing. Maynard would of been 38 at the time. She did not like the subjects his music approached being a very devout Christian but from my understanding she attended a lot of their early concerts. She remained a steadfast Christian despite her church’s congregation judging her. They believed God was punishing her for some sin, that’s what he was referring to the “Collective Judas” aka hypocritical believers. Maynard didn’t keep to her beliefs growing up but respected them hence the religious imagery he uses.
RIP Judith Marie Keenan
We thank you for your sacrifice and for all you have done to bring up Maynard. For you have touched all of our lived even through we have never met you.
Judith Marie Gridley
That was amazing man. Great way to explain.
I’m not sure he respected them (her beliefs). He certainly respected her, but listen to Judith by APC... I think he resented and loathed her religious beliefs. I can understand that frustration.
@@MisterK-YT I would agree with this. As an atheist, I often say "I always try to respect *people*, but I don't always respect their stupid beliefs"
APC- "Judith".
Also side note, the bassist Justin Chancellor, used to be my boss and owned a awesome book store in Topanga Canyon and is such an awesome person.
What really?? What store haha
It was called Lobal Orning (I know terrible name). Justin bought it for his girlfriend Shelly to run and he told me it was basically a tax write off. It was one of the best jobs I’ve ever had because he didn’t care if the store did well or not, it was just all the books and music he loved and we also rented out a small selection of movies. They had some good vinyl too. I have a lot of funny stories of how far and wide Tool fans would show up thinking they would meet him only to see me hahaha
Awesome Charlie! I have his pick... Love his bass playing. Love tool. Take care.
That is so cool
@@CharleyHale I sped past it many times on the way over to the beach from Simi.
Maynard is by far one of the most iconic musicians and poets of our time. And he has an incredible supporting cast who are masters of their instruments.
Him and Devin Townsend yes
They are this Generations Pink Floyd.
Åkerfeldt also is a great musician and poet
Best lyricist of all time in my eyes, and it ain't close. My opinion of course
Spot on.
My dad died less than a year ago. The last 20+ years of his life he was largely chair bound. Due to a brain injury and a slew of other health issues since then. He then fell and died 2 weeks later last year. I haven’t listened to these 2 songs since then cuz I knew it would rip me apart and it sure did. I just listened to them both on Spotify, and it completely dismantled me. I actually saw them play this live the first time they ever did. The band all left their instruments after the song and huddled around Maynard and they all stood there for a long time. Over a minute. Killin’ me just writing about it. Damn.
UPDATE: about 30min straight now that water is coming out of my eyes. I cry about once or twice a decade, this is crazy.
RIP
The last bang on Wings for Marie is a casket being closed. So powerful.
I did not think about this. changes everything.
Yes. Quite.
I always thought of it as the exact moment of her death... in other words, Part 1 is as she is dying and then finally dies at that sound, then Part 2 is her journey onward until she reaches the gates, and finally the peace at the end represents both her final lack of pain and suffering, and also Maynard coming to terms with the fact that she is gone but acknowledging the fact that she was an amazing woman and made this world better by being a part of it, and will only make her next existence(wherever it is) better as well.
And the last sounds on Part 2 are meant to be the sound of wings.
I was lucky enough to see this song live, at the beginning Maynard said “this is for Judith”. By the end most of the audience was tears. One of the best memories of my life!
I’m beyond jealous man
I saw this live as well... Atlantic City Convention Hall in 2008 during 10,000 Days tour.
I was like, "Really? They're doing THIS?" ...SO glad they did!
No they weren't
I saw the first time they ever played this live. The whole band left their instruments after the song and huddled around Maynard and they all just stood there for a long time. It was moving. I was in high school then, but now as an adult(ish) who lost his dad last year, I finally understand how he felt and this song is wrecking me rn.
For us in Hamilton Ontario July 9th 2007 before they started in to Wings he spent about 30 seconds begging the audience for no flash photography and lights in the audience during the song. Was amazing to see it respected by all. We have such a cool fan base.
15:35 "when you can almost taste the way that the sounds feel" - That is one of the best summations of Tool as a whole.
Tastes like Krispy Kremes mixed with Vanilla Chig Champa.
@@mkmkmk1337 Followed by orange slices and foetal spooning
@@magpieMOB Reminds me of the time E.T revealed to me his singular purpose
@@cameronreyno7175 He said I was the chosen one. He chose me.
My mom died a month ago today. I came across this reaction about a week after. Thank you! I never paid attention to these lyrics. This is one of my favorite Tool songs now and has brought me a lot of comfort over the last few weeks.
Sorry for you loss. This song has helped me for 11 years since the passing of my grandmother. I’m glad it has helped you too.
Big sister hugs for your loss🤗
RIP your mom 😇
How beautiful. I think of my mother every time I hear this song. Cheers, my friend.
Hope you're doing alright so close to the anniversary. My mother passed a few months after this album came out. It gets better, but you never get over it
Coming to this comment almost a year late, but condolences on your mother's passing. Having lost both my parents, I know these "anniversaries" can be tough. Stay strong.
The head of my department where I work is also a really good friend from High School. When my mom passed, my co-workers all signed a card for me. My buddy, being a fellow Tool fan, included some lyrics from this song. 8 yrs later, the memory of reading those lyrics still brings tears to my eyes.
If you think that I'm going to watch 48 minutes reaction for Tool song you are definitely right
Multiple times
The "I've come home now!" Line is so incredible. I always get chills from it.
every time.
Justin Chancellor (Bassist) gets very little love for keeping the rhythm section as good as it is with Danny
He's the unsung hero of this song (and Tool in general). He's the designated driver keeping it on track while the other 3 are pure expression, without him it all falls apart.
Lol every reaction to tool I watch, I’m like “but what about Justin tho guys, GUYS!?”
From what I heard, Justin and Danny come up with the rifts, then bring them to Adam and Maynard before the music starts to take shape.
Oh c'mon - he lives an enviable lifestyle on the land he loves - he doesn't need our fame worship to feel successful ...
@@TheCharismaticVoice That is true - I think what people worry about is given this information people think he is just 'hired help' - in many ways, when the band self destructed with the original lawsuits between Undertow and Aenima, Justin really held the band together in non stage ways. Still, he *really* doesn't seek fame, he has had 30,000 peeps cheering him day after day *live* for years - I doubt a random UA-cam comment will fulfil his expectations of life :)
I can't imagine how physically and emotionally demanding it must have been for Maynard to write and share these two pieces. And though he has since signalled regret in sharing something so personal, I for one am forever grateful to Tool for gifting us with this masterpiece.
On a less intense note, you mentioned in 10,000 days a 'bowing' or 'synthesised' sound. This is actually Adam using volume swells as he either hammers on or plucks a note, then brings the sound in with a foot pedal. Volume adjustments are a signature of his playing style as he subtly controls the amount of break up or distortion from his amp.
Keep up your great analysis work - it's very engaging and insightful.
In 2007, I saw Tool perform 10,000 Days in its entirety in Wichita. During "give me my, give me my wings..." two lazers shot out from the stage, over the crowd, and towards the back ceiling. The lazers were going back and forth so fast they looked like solid triangles in the smoke filled arena. In other words, wings! They soared from side to side during the instrumental section. Meanwhile, the screens and the stage itself displayed billowing clouds. It was incredible.
Get your tissues ready. These tracks are so emotionally devastating
@@corepuncher don't really need the lyrics to feel this one
@@corepuncher Yeah, this piece of art is beautiful. I thought my English was good. But when hearing this song I'm disappointed. Love to the mothers.
You're not crying, I'm crying. Damn.
Naw
These two songs, to my angsty 20 something ears, were a step down in lyrical quality. At my current age, I recognize these as some of the most naked and beautiful lyrics in the catalog. A resentful man dropping his resentments for a grief-stricken moment of beautiful recognition.
Okay.
I’m happy you’ve come to appreciate it. I remember when 10k days came out, and so many “tool fans” bashed it, because it was too soft for them. Not enough screaming. It was frustrating to hear at the time. But I’m glad at least someone has recognized the brilliance.
@@jcughan popular opinion can be kinda rough but the few that are willing to listen and appreciate music for what it is, those are the fortunates.
Peace and love from Mexico
What irony that she has such a son. What a gift. What a reward.
That's a lot of ears
This song always makes me teary without fail. You're the first reactor that I've seen that knows his background with his mother, which is so important to get into the emotions of this song.
Key of Geebz had a good reaction to this!
This magnificent lady here and THE KEY OF GEEBZ channels are all I need. Both bringing new light to pieces I have loved for many years. Thank you both so much.
New to this channel but have been with Geebz for a while. Loving their individual perspectives that they bring. Would almost like to see them collab once or twice since they both have great musical knowledge!
The Daily Doug also, quality analysis and beautiful reactions
Yes! Love Geebz, been following him since his 3rd video i think lol
Agreed they're both my favourites mainly because they each have strong musical backgrounds and they each articulate themselves beautifully.
I believe with "This little light of mine, a gift you passed on to me" he also refers to his voice. If I recall correctly his mother was also a singer.
Oh man, that made so much sense for me.
Fun fact: Adam Jones, Tool's guitarist, is actually a violinist who thought he could be more creative playing the guitar instead. This sheds some light on his unique sounds and the melodic progressions he chooses.
Another fun fact about Adam jones is he worked on the movie predator 2 and designed the predator and its ship. He is an incredible artist.
I've been listening to these songs for 15 years and they still make me cry every time...
The end of Wings for Marie is the casket slamming shut and then her angel wings fluttering away the pushes into the intro of 10,000 Days. Literally the definition of Masterpiece!
Saw this live in (can’t remember) 2006 or 2007. Absolutely amazing. At the end the band came together to give Maynard a hug. So emotional. Must have been so hard to perform.
The bass really carries this song. Everyone is magnificent . But the bass tone and the way justin plays. Sets the ambiance for this song .
I’m ashamed that I didn’t appreciate it when it came out. I mean, I got the album and loved most of it, but I would often skip these two tracks. I blame it on stupidity and also having a ‘92 ranger at the time with shitty stock speakers and no bass lol.
My excitement levels cannot be accurately measured for this. Possibly the analysis I will look forward to the most even going forward on this channel.
10,000? Excitement level immeasurable. I love this song more than any Tool song. 10,000 days isn't enough time to tell you how much I love this song.
I hope it met your expectations!
There's not many songs that can bring me to tears but this one does, his love for his mother flows through this song and it's so real and unrestricted.
If you have not heard "A Perfect Circle - Judith" I would strongly recommend it. It's Maynards other band and the song is also about his mother.
damned, you stole my comment
Exactly, There was definitely a very complicated relationship between Maynard and his mom. The song Judith definitely explores the darker aspect of that relationship.
Also Orestes
So is Jimmy on Ænima.
Elizabeth reacted to "Judith" but we decided the message might not relate well with her current subs. So it's only available to patrons at a certain tier.
"Judith Marie, unconditional one..."
Maynard has shown such admiration, such devotion for her throughout the song, that at this point he is no longer speaking to a mother in an intimate way, but speaking loud to the great woman that she was.
It's much akin to how Kirk talks about his mother. Unconditional love. No matter his faults, she was there to protect him with her wing.
His struggle with his Mothers faith being matched by his admiration of it's resolve, such an amazing to and fro. So masterful how he weaves them together.
This is one of the best songs ever written. It's helped me through immense grief and loss. Displaying beauty and pain in a very fluid way. I'm getting a Tool tattoo on my 10,000th day of existence. Can't wait.
Great choice for analysis. Rock on!
I can't disagree. This is a masterpiece.
"10 000 days in the fire is long enough youre going home" gets me every time, simply brilliant.
So many amazing lyrics just in this song. "High is the way but all eyes are upon the ground..." and "Daylight dims leaving cold florescence..." Anyone who has visited a dying relative in hospital can relate to this.
It's a reference to purgatory. One can suffer on earth for the expiration of sins, to shorten the time spent in purgatory. Was wondering if anyone else picked up on that line.
I’ve always felt that the fast distorted riff in Part 1 is the moment of death. I’ve lost a lot of friends, some even right I’m front of me, especially in the military. When that last breath subsides and everything they are, were, and everything they’ll ever be is over, I feel that fast distorted rush of my brain trying to fill that void with all the memories. Like there’s a piece missing and if I just force all the moments into the front of my brain, to see them again, then they aren’t truly gone because their memory is right there in front of me.
Ironically I’ve never made it through Part 2, once the casket closes at the end of Part 1 I just put down the headphones and do something else. I’ve been working through therapy to get to that “Part 2” of my grief. One day I’ll finish that song, can’t thank Tool enough for perfectly expressing the way I feel on so many subjects ✌🏼🌀
your first paragraph was the best Tool song I've ever heard
This album & these 2 songs especially helped get through some serious depression in 2008 after my gf passed away due to leukemia
Some serious respect to Maynard right here
really hope youre doing well man
Lyrics aside, Danny's percussion aside, Justin's bass is the foundation AND highlight of these songs. The fingerstyle riff he lays out throughout Adam's solo is incredible!!
I was at a Tool concert in Krakow last year, a wonderful concert...live is a miracle... I've been a fan of Tool for 15 years, everyone is fundamental to me...Mayrand, Danny, Adam and Justin. They create something beautiful. One great collective... Greetings from Poland
My mom's name is Marie, and this song has always gotten to me. Being a massive TOOL fan since their inception,this was just another thing to make me love them.
OH YES OH YES OH YES OH YES!! This is going to be a good one!
I've been waiting for her to get to this one for a long time.
I was waiting for the right day. January 29th.
Some technical production stuff
The wooshing sound is a Leslie speaker with two hard panned microphones catching the speaker as it goes past, with the white noise of an overdriven guitar not playing anything giving it a "woosh" sound. It could be simulated but knowing Tool and their dedication to being experimental it's probably a real Leslie. It's also how the guitar gets that weird panned sound when it starts playing, it's the same setup.
The sound that you commented on (28 minutes I think) is a pick slide on a guitar, a technique often used by punk and metal bands except in this case it's slowed down a lot so you can hear the pick drag over the individual windings on the string. He also at one stage holds the pick just above the vibrating string to give it a buzz, sort of a sitar sound. I can't remember where it is but I know it's in there somewhere.
The rattling sound at the end of Pt 1 is a bass string tuned extremely low, too low for the guage string being used, so it rattles against the frets of the bass. I'm going to guess that they tuned it to A0, maybe lower, given that that's the note the song finishes on, and it sounds like they looped it and faded it out. The lower frequencies are EQ'd out so you don't hear the note, just the rattle of the string against the frets.
The bowed sound comes from swelling the guitar volume. You play a note with the guitar volume turned all the way down, then you increase the volume, then back down, then the next note, turn the volume back up, etc. With an overdriven guitar it sounds like a bowed instrument. With a clean guitar it sounds like country singers are about to tell you about their latest divorce.
The opening parts on Pt 2 are played on a bass. The interplay between bass and guitar in these two songs is amazing, with the two rarely playing the same thing at the same time, except for a couple of times across the two songs, though they sometimes will play the same hook at different times.
I think these songs represent some of the best creative abilities of the band out of their entire catalogue, both in musicianship and production.
So glad I'm not alone when I cry every time I listen to this song.
Every. Single. Time.
@@sumo-ninja loved it as a teen, but it hits so much harder as a 30 y/o with the experience to empathize with Maynard. There was a turning point that I sobbed when it clicked how deep these feelings are.
@@j.r.huffnstuff3549 very eloguently conveyed friend. I've been accused of having lots of words and giving them out unprompted and I can't find a more concise nor honest set of letters and spaces in the warehouse of expression... Or ya know.... Well said cousin... Lol.... Oh and I don't care what uncle chuckles or aunt "memories can't form in a lake of jim beam" told you.. we ARE cousins... Never said it would feel nice when the info sets in though ... Lmao sorry it's been one of those days....
Your reaction to hearing this is 100% the expected reaction… I’ve been a Tool fan since the early 1990s, and listening to this song since 2006. I still got choked up when I hear it, and my mother is still alive… I can’t even imagine the first time hearing it after she passes. Thank you for this incredible and heartfelt video.
Part one: She was alive. That was the goodbye. Part two: She was gone. That was the reflection. A total break in his life. The before, and the after. That was that bang at the end of Wings, part one. That was the moment he was without her. He is quite the story teller. He invited you into the room, beside her bed with her. "Difficult to see you in this light". Hospital lighting. "What am I to say to these ghouls tonight?" - Her congregation was there. He resented them, but believed in her.
What about Part 3? The Easter egg on the album..
"Difficult to see you in this light" is literally florescent hospital lighting and figuratively seeing her in that state just before death. "Beaten, broken..."
I always interpreted "what am I to say to these ghouls tonight" as trying to hold his tongue when he has to tell the rest of the family (who it seems he sees as people just paying lip service or using her tragedy to get attention or possibly just waiting to see what they would inherit from her) that she finally passed. Part II dives deeper. Part II has lyrics that imply he's delivering her eulogy and trying to hold his composure and not call out fake relatives because he didn't want to dishonor her
@@danielmcnamar I think you're 100% spot on.
My brother had a stroke, then a few months later he got another one - Stuck in a wheelchair now. He´s my hero. 58 years old
Literally the only song that can always bring me to tears EVERYTIME I listen. Powerful
Same here
Saw this live 2 different times (saw them multiple times on the same tour). It is impressive how they pull it off. I remember seeing one of the first times I saw a video of them performing it live and Maynard had to walk off the stage and the band played the rest instrumentally. Glad I was able to see it live at least once because I know they won't ever put this back in the setlist.
"...You believed in me..." Every son and daughter should be able to say that about their mother. "You believed in me."
You talk a lot about Danny’s drumming and polyrhythms, you 1000% need to react to the Live Drum Cam video of “Pneuma”. You will absolutely love it!
That video is a gift to the world, it can stop anyone in their tracks.
Yes! I'd love a reaction to Pneuma!
I was at that show... 4 rows from the stage. So amazing.
Bruh best drum video ever. I really don't like fear inoculum but damn pneuma is a banger. 7emptest and invincible are good too.
@@Nate-Prouty I was there too! Back against the wall top row next to the guy with no shirt on. Haha 🤘
I come back to this yearly. Tragic story turned into a beautiful song(s). These songs cripple me, but fulfill me at the same time. I'm super close with my mom, and break down thinking of what Maynard had to go through with his Ma.
Sobbing like a f***in baby here in my office. Somebody better not need to borrow a stapler for the next hour.
And I am on my lunch break in Home-Office, feeling just the same.
I thought I was the only one
Can I borrow a stapler? I brought tissue
YESSSSS. I was worried your next tool reaction wouldn't be released for another 13 years.
HAHAHAHA I'll make sure that doesn't happen.
My dad passed on valentines day, and I haven't been able to listen to these songs since. This is going to be rough to watch. His birthday was yesterday. And the music just started, already crying lol. Dang it.
Cry sister! Show that love!
lacromolgy or something to that effect we all know nothing feels as good as a great cry bless you and your tamily threw this difficult time may the weight of your lost be lifted from you knowing that energy never ceases to exist it mearly changes form
🙏💚💚💚💚
The religious aspects: His mother's congregation praised her strength to her face, while behind her back whispered that she must have done something wicked for God to punish her like this.
Classic Job
@@MrJaxonPeterson Classic Xian two-faced hypocrisy.
"The collective Judas"
I think it wasn't just behind her back, they pretty much kicked her out, or not?
Yeah it's more about her congregation, not the religion as a whole
The first time I heard this pair of songs, I cried inexplicably. I didn't know or understand nearly all of the lyrics, but Maynard's pain is so well expressed that I just felt it. Incredible band making timeless, incredible music.
Oh and I'm amazed you got through that listen as composed as you did, considering how personal the song can be for you and your husband. It still gets me from time to time, and this listen was no exception.
Soooo I'm crying at work listening to this breakdown. I knew what the song was about but never really put my thought in to the story, so this really put the whole song(s) to another level. Thank you.
And a huge thank you to Maynard for this gift of a song ❤️
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Not sure if anyone else has pointed this out yet, but the very first sounds of a pad that open up the first track are reminiscent of a church bell or funeral March. Setting the mood from the very first sound.
Also, not sure if you caught the meaning of some of the lyrics, but to me there are definitely portions which voice Maynard's anger and frustration, but also he seems to be unsure of whether he is worthy of his mom, but also of whether God is worthy of her as well, if he were to exist. The line 'should you see your makers face tonight, look him in the eye, look him in the eye and tell him' to me suggests that Judith was such a wonderful and perfect person that she at least was God's equal.
Furthermore, the more you listen, the more the audio tells a wordless story. Wings for Marie, the very fast guitar picking in the into slowly grinding to a halt, as well as the very last noise that rattles and continues after that song has finished (perhaps a sample of one of the bass strings rattling) could be referencing the death rattle that people make when they take their last breath? Right at the very end of the song too.
Then the beginning of 10,000 days starts, and you can almost picture it. You can almost see the thoughts swirling round Maynard's head when he heard the news that she had passed. Guilt, confusion, relief, anger, sadness, turmoil. It's all contained within the song.
The thunder and lightning, of course suggesting that things are at their darkest point, but also evokes images of standing at the graveside as the casket is lowered during a miserable rainy funeral. Those feelings of loss and Emptiness and hopelessness. Followed by brief glimmers of hope immediately shot down by the familiar overwhelming sense of crushing Despair.
Another note - the line 'Daylight beams with cold fluorescence' To me, cold fluorescent light reminds me of hospitals, morgues, and the like. Clinical environments. 'Please forgive this bold suggestion'. It's almost as if he's talking to his mother from beyond the grave. Absolutely haunting and an absolute masterpiece, it gets better and more emotional with every listen. Thanks for the video!
Would you happen to have any interest in Muse. So many of their works are exquisite. Plus it would be a treat to see you pull back the many layers of awesomeness from within
They broke it up because they used the Fibonacci sequence in a lot of their songs/album lengths. And Golden ratios. They don't tend to use base 2 as their timings.
Hey I'm sure you've gotten several dozen comments like this but there's a hidden track that includes wings parts 1+2 and a third track viginte tres
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Hi Elizabeth, Thank You for reacting to this video in Honor of the passing of Kirk's late Mother, Linda. This song left me thinking of my late Father who passed away in 2017. There were so many emotions but out of grief came a beautiful song. Thank You, Elizabeth, for everything that you do for Kirk, including this video for Linda, and for everyone who has lost a loved one! ❤ ❤ ❤
Thank you, Kirby, for being emotionally charged and vulnerable with us. And thank you for sharing on the patreon playlist. It truly helped Kirk.
I’ve never seen nor heard anyone, ANYONE hit on key components of Maynard’s lyrics like you do, for going in “blind” you “GET IT” %1000!! You are as amazing as they are. Welcome to the collective!! Ty for analyzing TOOL and being pure and genuine with everything.
THANK YOU, MAYNARD, for putting yourself out there. Wings 1 &2 is my favorite work of art in any genre or medium. I hope you watch this video and read these comments some day!! Thank you, Tool. Thank you Charismatic Voice. Love you, Mom.
It’s so awesome seeing professional musicians recognizing and appreciating the brilliance of TOOL. It only took 15 years and a pandemic, but hey at least it’s happening!
Actually they've been around for 30 years now, I saw them in 93 first time.
@@tgmickey513 I meant 15 years since 10k days was released :) I see how I didn't necessarily make that clear though. I'm well aware they formed in 91, i'm one of those overly obsessed Tool fans. I saw them in Coachella in 2006 at the start of their 10k days tour, then flew up to Seattle and saw both shows up here. First time I saw them was '97 cuz I could finally drive. I forget how many times I've seen them live, but I know it's around 25+ (And thats not counting all the APC & Puscifer shows I've been to.) Anyways, yeah, was referring to 2006.
This album came out a week after my mom died over a two months period slowly turning braindead and then actually dead in hospice and it's exactly how I feel about her. I exploded in tears when hearing this song, naturally.
You're very brave to take this on on a day of memory for you! Thinking of my own mother (RIP) and of Maynard's situation and his pouring his soul into this, I can never help but cry with this! (especially at his line of 10,000 days in the fire is long enough...you're going home) Love these songs dearly, but they hit my emotional button each and every time! RIP to your mother in law.
"when you can TASTE the way the SOUND. FEELS." could not have picked better words to describe the experience that is TOOL
exactly...
Gives me goosebumps just knowing what she’s about to experience in those first couple minutes. Wings for Marie is so beautiful.
"It's raining." Oh, of course it is!
The sky was crying, it was so loud. And my recording space is super sound proofed.
I got goosebumps when she said that. I thought “You have no idea what you’re about to hear, and I can’t wait”
"it's a terrible day for rain" 😭
@@carltextor8184so it is
TOOL shows just how good of a musician they all are on how they master the listeners emotions through these songs... really ... you have no control once they get going. They own it. Thanks Elizabeth for all of the background and anecdotes that you brought.
And thank you for being with us, Duane.
Even an analysis brings tears to my eyes. The entire build section in part 2 always gets me
Not a crier, but this song makes me tear up every time as soon as Maynard says "Judith Marie"
That's the part that gets me too. Sobbing like a baby.
What a lad
You make it that far?
@The Charismatic Voice, the song is divided in two parts because they represents two different kind of ancient greek's lyrics. In both songs there are a lot of lyrical references to "omero" type lyrics, like
Iliad and Odissey. The first song can be compared to Odissey which is a particular epic poem called "nostos"; it's a lyric that talks about the hero coming back home. The second part, is the classical epic poem; "Listen to the tales and romanticize
How we follow the path of the hero" is a reference of the typical formula which was used when epic poem were exposed and handed down orally.
The second song is more directed at the anger he holds with the small town baptist congregation at the church that his mother attended. He saw a lot of hypocrisy in their attitudes and actions. There are always multiple meanings per line with Maynard and the “hero’s journey” was Jesus. He felt his mother was the only one who truly heard the story and followed its lessons. The rest of the congregation were just superficially making their own translations in their heads.
@@radbarij Could be all of the above. Tool as a whole is a concept band. They use music as paint to create a picture and they include all sorts of references that inspired such a painting. Maynard's emotional depth was what made the song a tribute to his mother, not necessarily the lyrics. The technical musicality of the piece is reminiscent of change and evolution. The lyrics are like an old heroes tale and their religious nature makes them akin to ascension.
We could read a lot into the song, even assigning symbolism that wasn't intended, because Tool have used such symbolism in the past for other songs or albums. Instead, personally I just like to take what they say a song is about at face value.
It's also in multiple parts because both part 1 and another track called Vignity Tres can layered over part 2 to create a fourth "bonus" track.
@@mstorrboy i do not think They intended a 4th hidden track, Is too much. I think people often over analyze tool's music without any reason, even maynard himself told that in an interview
@@frescainsalata6422 I've done it myself and if it's coincidence, then it's one hell of a coincidence. Vignity Tres and Part 1 end to end are the exact same length as Part 2. They match up nearly perfectly and harmonize with each other at multiple points. The odds of that happening by accident must be lower than most lotteries.
10,000 days i feel is like the most transparent maynards been in a song. he's just so honest in this song.
Don’t hold your tears, it is beautiful to engage with sensitive artists an teachers and it is a react vid after all. Btw i also tear up on the same moments of the song. It is just so beautifully written and ensambled.
Thank you teacher! Love your vids always.
Can't count the number of times I teared up to this song throughout the years. A true emotional masterpiece.
I’ve always thought that part 1 was him in the hospital and that big boom at the end was symbolic of her dying, and part 2 was him coping and dealing with it. with it afterwards.
Sounds the same for me
Brilliant.
Same thing but I heard the boom was Marie’s coffin closing shut....
Yes, I always take it as the symbolic door closing on her life. So powerful
The beginning of part 2, from the first time I listened to it to this very day I get the exact same visual in my mind. Low, fast racing just above dark water to the horizon and beyond. She's passed our mortal plane and she's ascended. To demand her wings.
I love hearing you explain Why we’re feeling what we’re feeling from the musical arrangement choices they make. Very interesting how music invokes emotion.
But do we need to analyze it? It's pure emotion. Do we need to stop it and talk about it?
@@aneroidschoolhouse yes. When it is the sole purpose of your UA-cam channels existence.
Tool live is not just a show, it's an experience.
I saw them in 2006 at the Gorge in George, WA and it was literally life changing.
I’m not crying, you’re the one that’s crying.....
No I'm not, I just have onions in my eyes.
Yes I am. Sobbing every damn time!
I cry consistently with this song
that I am... every time
Everytime I say "not this time!"... but I always do.
I've heard this song probably at least 100 times and have always loved and felt strongly moved by it.
But breaking it down this slowly - going through every word, every sound and every emotion... this had me crying like a baby.
A beautiful celebration and appreciation of life. Thank you
Thank you for reminding me of this album and exploring such depth in the lyrics.
"I never lived a lie, never took a life but surely saved one" reminds me of my mother who passed on Mother's Day a few years ago.
May all the mother's we have and have lost be at peace.
My mum was a big fan of this album. I’m 27 so I had barely over 10,000 days with her until an aneurysm earlier this year.
On top of all that her name is very similar to Marie.
The ending of this song hits hard (“difficult to see you in this light”, “cold fluorescence” etc) and the praise within the lyrics makes me think of her strength.
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Fun fact: Tool hired Lustmord to do sound effects for this song. The lightning and storming heard in the background was a Lustmord creation.
PushIt (Live Salival version) - Great recording of one of Maynard's best live vocal performances - this one will blow you away!
This!!!!
That version of Pushit requires a warning label. It's so powerful.
I have single sided deafness so all my audio is directed to my 'good' ear. THANK YOU for pointing out the panning, going back and listening to each audio channel was enlightening. I've probably got a million songs to rediscover since I lost my hearing! Thanks again
wow first time I heard (pun intended) someone with the same issue as me. I've been a guitarist for 20+ years and whenever I listen in "stereo" I position my left ear (the good ear) towards the center of the speaker throw (usually in recording situations). My deafness came at an early age due to an ear infection so I don't even remember what music sounds like in true stereo, as I didn't grow an appreciation for music until my teens.
"The whoosh whoosh whoosh is the sound of wings beating?"
Listening to Tool for almost half my life and never thought of this. Whaaaaa
Tool has been my favorite band for almost 30 years now, and I very much enjoy watching reactions/analyses related to their music from time to time. Yours are definitely the best I've encountered so far! On a sidenote I would also like to mention how interesting you are to look at - your eyes and facial expressions are constantly telling stories! :)
Pucifer is changing the game too. He never ceases 🤘🤙
My mother died of cancer when I was 15. Tool had been my favorite band since Aenima and this album came out within 6 months of her death. You can probably extrapolate from there.
39:45
one of the greatest musical sections ever written. period.
I love how they harmonize "home". Gives me chills every time.
Ok, with TOOL there's no way back... Ready to jump into the rabbit hole!
These are so powerful songs. Took me a year to finally listen your reaction/analyze.
I get strange lump in my throat every time I listen to these two songs..